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| US10078132B2 |
Scanning optical system and radar
The present invention provides a scanning optical system and radar that can suppress longitudinal distortion and spot rotation of a spot light radiated on an object. A light flux emitted from a light source is reflected on a first mirror surface of a mirror unit, then, proceeds to a second mirror surface, further is reflected on the second mirror surface, and is projected so as to scan on an object correspondingly to rotation of the mirror unit. The light flux emitted from the light projecting system is made longer in a sub scanning angle direction than in a scanning angle direction in a measurement range of the object and satisfies the following conditional expression, |⋅1−90|×|⋅|⋅255 . . . (1); in the expression, ⋅1 is an intersection angle (°) between the first mirror surface and the second mirror surface, and ⋅ is a rotation angle (°). |
| US10078127B2 |
Tracking spatial placement of HF RFID tag objects on a surface using multiple reception antennas
A device configured for tracking spatial placement of one or more HF (High frequency) RFID (Radio-frequency identification) tag objects on a surface is disclosed. The device includes an HF RFID reader, a transmission antenna, and a plurality of reception antennas. The transmission antenna effectively transmits power and data over an area that is defined to be a detection surface. Each one of the plurality of reception antennas is able to effectively receive data from a separate portion of the detection surface, while all of the plurality of reception antennas together are able to effectively receive data from substantially all of the detection surface. In one embodiment, the transmission antenna is constantly transmitting power. |
| US10078123B2 |
System and method for correcting intrinsic heterogeneity in magnetic resonance imaging
A system and method acquiring images of a region of interest (ROI) of a subject using a magnetic resonance imaging system. The system or method are capable of acquiring pathological data from tissue in the ROI believed to be pathological tissue and acquiring baseline data from tissue in the subject believed to not be pathological tissue. The system or method are also capable of determining correlation parameters from baseline data, generating corrected data using the baseline correlation parameters to correct the pathological data at least for intrinsic heterogeneity, and generating a report using the corrected data. |
| US10078119B2 |
Rotating magnetic field hall measurement system
A rotating magnetic field Hall apparatus is provided and includes first and second magnets disposed in a master-slave configuration, a device-under-test (DUT) stage interposable between the first and second magnets on which a DUT is disposable in first or second orientations for Hall measurement or photoelectromagnetic (PEM) testing, respectively, controllers disposed to center the DUT stage between the first and second magnets and orthogonal magnetic field sensors disposed aside lateral sides of the first magnet to facilitate positional initialization of the first and second magnets and to generate in-phase and out-of-phase reference signals for phase-sensitive or lock-in Hall signal detection. The system also includes software system to perform signal processing to yield the final Hall signal. |
| US10078116B2 |
Battery pack and method for calculating electric energy of battery pack
A battery pack (10) includes a plurality of battery cells (100) which are connected in series to each other, a voltage and current measurement unit (voltage and current measurement unit (200)), a temperature measurement unit (temperature measurement unit (300)), and a calculation unit (calculation unit (420)) provided in an arithmetic operation communication unit (400). The calculation unit (420) calculates a “first electric energy balance” of the battery cells (100) on the basis of voltages and currents, determines internal resistances of the battery cells (100) on the basis of the temperatures, and calculates a “second electric energy balance” of the internal resistances on the basis of currents and the internal resistances. Thereby, the calculation unit (420) calculates an “accumulated electric energy balance” (electric energy E(t)) accumulated in the battery cells (100) on the basis of the first electric energy balance of the battery cells (100) and the second electric energy balance of the internal resistances. |
| US10078115B2 |
Control I/O coupling scan test port to test access port
An integrated circuit has controller circuitry having coupled to a test clock and a test mode select inputs, and having state a register clock state output, a register capture state output, and a register update state output. Register circuitry has a test data in lead input, control inputs coupled to the state outputs of the controller circuitry, and a control output. Connection circuitry has a control input connected to the control output of the register circuitry and selectively couples one of a first serial data output of first scan circuitry and a second serial data output of second scan circuitry to a test data out lead. Selection circuitry has an input connected to the serial data input lead, an input connected to a test pattern source lead, a control input coupled to the scan circuitry control output leads, and an output connected to the scan input lead. |
| US10078112B2 |
Security system and methods for integrated devices
A method is provided for implementing a security mechanism in an integrated MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System) device having a MEMS sensor with an output register associated with a sensing operation, the integrated MEMS device being electrically coupled to a computing system programmed to perform the method. The method includes, in normal operation, reading from the output register an output of the sensing operation, and in a test mode, determining, by a processor disposed within the computing system, a random value. Determining the random value can include reading from the output register, which in the test mode or provides a value from an internal pattern generator. The method also includes determining, by the processor, a validation value, reading, by the processor, the random value stored in the output register; and determining, by the processor, whether the integrated device is valid using the validation value and the random value stored in the output register. |
| US10078104B2 |
Load drive circuit
A load drive circuit incorporated into an onboard electronic control device, the load drive circuit housing a diagnosis circuit for diagnosing load abnormalities, wherein diagnosis circuit failures are detected without affecting load drive control. When a failure has occurred in the diagnosis circuit, vehicle operation is not affected because the diagnosis circuit does not have a function for controlling the vehicle, and there may be cases in which occupants riding an the vehicle do not notice the failure. Additionally, when a failure has occurred in the diagnosis circuit, the occurrence of the failure cannot be detected even by a vehicle control system as long as there is no function for detecting occurrences of failure in the diagnosis circuit. Specifically, when a failure has occurred in the diagnosis circuit, there is a possibility that the failure is unrecognizable to occupants and undetectable by a vehicle control system. When there is no need for the diagnosis circuit to diagnose load abnormalities, a determination of whether or not the diagnosis circuit is failing is made by sending a pseudo abnormality signal to the diagnosis circuit and confirming whether the diagnosis circuit can detect the sent pseudo abnormality signal as a failure. |
| US10078103B2 |
Fringing field booster
The described technology includes an apparatus comprising a proximity sensor pad and booster element located between an antenna and the proximity sensor pad, wherein voltage level of the booster element at least ten percent higher than voltage level of the proximity sensor pad. Implementations of the booster element may be made of metal or metal-ink and may have U-shape or L-shape. |
| US10078101B2 |
Wafer level integrated circuit probe array and method of construction
A testing device for wafer level testing of IC circuits is disclosed. An upper and lower pin (22, 62) are configured to slide relatively to each other and are held in electrically biased contact by an elastomer (80). To prevent rotation of the pins in the pin guide, a walled recess in the bottom of the pin guide engages flanges on the pins. In another embodiment, the pin guide maintains rotational alignment by being fitted around the pin profile or having projections abutting the pin. The pin guide (12) is maintained in alignment with the retainer 14 by establishing a registration corner (506) and driving the guide into the corner by elastomers in at least one diagonally opposite corner. |
| US10078098B2 |
Z axis accelerometer design with offset compensation
A teeter-totter type accelerometer includes one or more platforms configured so as to move in proportion to deformation of the substrate and/or anchor(s). The platform(s) may be in a fixed position relative to the substrate, e.g., by being fixedly attached to the anchor(s) or by being fixedly attached to the substrate, or the platform(s) may be movable relative to the substrate, e.g., by being tethered to the anchor(s) so as to allow the platform(s) to pivot relative to the anchor(s). Electrodes are placed on the substrate underlying the platform(s) for sensing position of the platform(s) relative to the underlying substrate. The teeter-totter proof mass is configured such that it can rotate relative to the platform(s), e.g., by being tethered to the platform(s) or by being tethered to one or more anchors separate from the platform(s). The output of the accelerometer is adjusted based on signals from these platform-sensing electrodes in order to reduce or eliminate offset drift. |
| US10078097B2 |
Vibration or acceleration sensor applying squeeze film damping
A vibration sensor having a moveable mass being suspended in a suspension member and being adapted to move in response to vibrations or accelerations. The moveable mass and the suspension member are rigidly connected across one or more gaps formed by respective opposing surfaces of the moveable mass and the suspension member. The vibration sensor includes a damping arrangement having a damping substance. The moveable mass is arranged to interact directly or indirectly with the damping substance in order to reduce a mechanical resonance peak of the vibration sensor. |
| US10078095B2 |
Device for determining the instant a vehicle makes contact with an impact object
A device for determining the instant a vehicle makes contact with an impact object. The device determines the instant of contact by approximating a signal derived from an acceleration signal using a function. |
| US10078094B2 |
Sensor system for rotational speed measurement having a pole wheel with a linearized magnetic field
A sensor system (01) for measuring the rotational speed of a rotatable component having a pole wheel (02) comprising a carrier (04) with at least one path of alternating magnetic north and south poles (05), and at least one magnetic field sensor (03) for sampling the path of the pole wheel (02) is provided. The sensor system (01) provides that the rotational direction in front of and behind the magnetic field sensor (03) a ferromagnetic flux-conducting component (07) is arranged in each case opposite the path, the ferromagnetic flux-conducting components (07) being arranged in the installation space between the magnetic field sensor (03) and the pole wheel (02), the distance between the ferromagnetic flux-conducting components (07) corresponding to the width of one magnetic pole (05) of the pole wheel (02). |
| US10078092B2 |
Assays for measuring binding kinetics and binding capacity of acceptors for lipophilic or amphiphilic molecules
Aspects of the invention relate to methods for measuring the binding constant of a lipophilic or amphiphilic molecule acceptor for a lipophilic or amphiphilic molecule. Methods involve rapid, cell-free competition assays including a labeled lipophilic or amphiphilic molecule and nanoparticle. |
| US10078089B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome and/or steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome
Disclosed are methods of determining whether a patient diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) or steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) by determining the levels of one or more biomarkers in a biofluid from the patient. Also disclosed are methods of treating a patient diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and kits and substrates related to the disclosed methods. |
| US10078088B2 |
Protein binding domains stabilizing functional conformational states of GPCRs and uses thereof
The present invention relates to the field of GPCR structure biology and signaling. In particular, the present invention relates to protein binding domains directed against or capable of specifically binding to a functional conformational state of a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). More specifically, the present invention provides protein binding domains that are capable of increasing the stability of a functional conformational state of a GPCR, in particular, increasing the stability of a GPCR in its active conformational state. The protein binding domains of the present invention can be used as a tool for the structural and functional characterization of G-protein-coupled receptors bound to various natural and synthetic ligands, as well as for screening and drug discovery efforts targeting GPCRs. Moreover, the invention also encompasses the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic usefulness of these protein binding domains for GPCR-related diseases. |
| US10078085B2 |
Screening and engineering method of super-stable immunoglobulin variable domains and their uses
There are provided a method named Tat-associated protein engineering (TAPE), of screening a target protein having higher solubility and excellent thermostability, in particular, an immunoglobulin variable domain (VH or VL) derived from human germ cells, by preparing a gene construct where the target protein and an antibiotic-resistant protein are linked to a Tat signal sequence, and then expressing this within E. coli, and human or engineered VH and VL domain antibodies and human or engineered VH and VL domain antibody scaffolds having solubility and excellent thermostability, which are screened by the TAPE method. There are also provided a library including random CDR sequences in the human or engineered VH or VL domain antibody scaffold screened by the TAPE method, and a preparing method thereof. There are also provided a VH or VL domain antibody having binding ability to the target protein screened by using the library, and a pharmaceutical composition including the domain antibody. |
| US10078080B2 |
Anti-carbamylated protein antibodies and the risk for arthritis
Antibodies against citrullinated protein antigens (ACPA) have shown their relevance for the diagnosis and possibly pathogenesis in arthritis. Described are means and methods for determining antibodies against homocitrulline-containing proteins or carbamylated proteins/peptides (anti-CarP) for the classification of individuals suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, arthritis. |
| US10078078B2 |
Bead incubation and washing on a droplet actuator
The invention relates to bead incubating and washing on a droplet actuator. Methods for incubating magnetically responsive beads that are labeled with primary antibody, a sample (i.e., analyte), and secondary reporter antibodies on a magnet, on and off a magnet, and completely off a magnet are provided. Also provided are methods for washing magnetically responsive beads using shape-assisted merging of droplets. Also provided are methods for shape-mediated splitting, transporting, and dispensing of a sample droplet that contains magnetically responsive beads. The apparatuses and methods of the invention provide for rapid time to result and optimum detection of an analyte in an immunoassay. |
| US10078073B2 |
Multi-compartment package
A package comprising a body comprising a first compartment containing a first substance and a second compartment containing a second substance. The package includes a first state in which the first compartment is isolated from the second compartment such that the first substance is separated from the second substance, and a second state in which the first compartment communicates with the second compartment such that the first substance and the second substance combine. |
| US10078072B2 |
Sample dispenser for an analytical device
A sample dispenser for an analysis device, in particular for an analysis device working according to the principle of liquid chromatography, in particular high pressure liquid chromatography, or gas chromatography, comprising a sample intake for receiving a sample to be analyzed, an inlet through which an eluent can be supplied, an outlet, and an injection valve arrangement, which can be switched at least from an intake position to an injection position, wherein, at least in the intake position and in the injection position, the inlet is in fluid connection with the outlet to deliver the eluent—if applicable, having the sample added thereto—at least partly to the outlet, wherein, in the intake position, the sample intake is separated from the eluent in a fluid-tight manner, and wherein, in the injection position, the sample in the sample intake can combine with the eluent, wherein the sample dispenser is configured as a disposable component. |
| US10078071B2 |
Technique for thermal desorption analyses of thermo labile volatile compounds
Herein is described an apparatus for adaptation to existing GC/MS systems, utilizing a splitless injector as the desorption oven with a liquid CO2 cooled low thermal mass cryo trap that eliminates the need for flash heating of volatile compounds. |
| US10078069B2 |
Device for detecting change in underground medium
The inventive concept relates to a device that detects a leak of a liquid leaked from a sinkhole, water pipe or oil pipeline under the ground. In the detection device of the inventive concept, a plurality of reception devices disposed on the surface of the earth simultaneously receive an ultrasonic signal transmitted from a transmission device under the ground and a radio frequency (RF) signal synchronized with the ultrasonic signal. Also, by measuring an arrival time of the ultrasonic signal by using the wireless signal received by each reception device as a triggering signal, a leak range of a liquid leaked from a sinkhole, water pipe or oil pipeline on a signal path between the transmission device and the reception device is detected. |
| US10078067B2 |
Apparatus and method for detection and quantification of biological and chemical analytes
A sensing device and a sensing method for operating the same are disclosed. An analytical sample is subjected to an electric field within a sample chamber using at least two electrodes. Initially, a holding voltage is provided such that the analyte in the analytical sample polarizes and diffuses towards one of the electrodes forming an electrode-electrolyte interface. Subsequently, a pulsating sweep voltage is provided across the two electrodes. A current-voltage profile and/or a capacitance-voltage profile of the analytical sample are determined. The analyte is identified and quantified based on the current-voltage profile and capacitance-voltage profile respectively. |
| US10078065B2 |
Structure and method of manufacture
A structure for a chemical sensing device includes a plurality of recesses and a plurality of electrically conductive elements located in, and protruding from, the plurality of recesses. |
| US10078064B2 |
Apparatus for measuring pollution level of surface of photovoltaic module
An apparatus to measure the pollution level of the surface of a photovoltaic module. A resistance change on the surface of a photovoltaic module is sensed to effectively measure the pollution level on the surface of the photovoltaic module and secure a proper cleaning cycle of the module during solar light power generation. The apparatus includes a glass substrate attachably mounted on the surface of a photovoltaic module. A reactive coating layer is coated on one side of the glass substrate, has a structure that pollutants are accumulated on one side surface, and causes a resistance change by contact with the pollutants. A signal processor connected to the reactive coating layer to receive a signal of the resistance change, operationally process the signal to measure a change in the resistance value caused by accumulation of the pollutants, and output a discrimination signal on pollution. |
| US10078058B2 |
X-ray talbot capturing apparatus
An X-ray Talbot capturing apparatus is shown. A radiation source irradiates radiation through a plurality of gratings. A radiation detector captures a moire image. A holder which holds the gratings includes a receiving unit including a receiving surface with a curve and a pressing unit including a pressing surface with a curve. Each grating is held between the receiving surface and the pressing surface and bent in an arc shape with a point of the radiation source as a center. An elastic member is positioned between a first surface of the grating and the pressing surface or a second surface of the grating opposite of the first surface and the receiving surface. An opening is provided in the holder and the elastic member so as not to block radiation irradiated on the grating. |
| US10078053B2 |
Gas concentration estimation device
The present invention aims at realizing a gas concentration estimation apparatus with versatility wherein the gas concentration estimation apparatus estimates concentration of a target component in an analyte gas by analyzing a light emitted from plasma of the analyte gas. The present invention is directed to a gas concentration estimation apparatus including: a plasma generation device that turns an analyte gas into a plasma state; and an analysis device that analyzes plasma light emitted from the plasma generated by the plasma generation device and estimates concentration of a target component in the analyte gas wherein the analysis device estimates the concentration of the target component based on luminescence intensity of a wavelength component corresponding to luminescence from a predetermined radical within the plasma light, and the predetermined radical is different in atomic structure from the target component and includes an atom or a molecule separated from the target component. |
| US10078052B2 |
Reflective surface treatments for optical sensors
An electronic device includes one or more light emitters for emitting light toward an object and one or more light detectors for collecting light exiting the object. A reflective coating, surface, or surface finish can be applied adjacent to the area to which light is emitted and/or through which light exits in order to increase the light collected by the light detector. The reflective coating can be oriented so as to reflect light back into the object. |
| US10078051B2 |
Compensating turbidity measuring device
Embodiments of the present invention can be implemented to (i) verify that a liquid within a turbidity measuring device during an assay process is of the same origin of that upon which the assay was performed, (ii) verify a flow through the turbidity measuring device including, but not limited to, a turbidimeter, a nephelometer, a fluorimeter, or the like, and (iii) enact an alteration to measurement step(s) and/or determination step(s) of an assay process in correlation with one or more variables associated with the liquid sample including, but not limited to, flow rate, temperature, and pressure to reduce a standard error of the assay. |
| US10078050B2 |
Submersible N-wavelength interrogation system and method for multiple wavelength interferometers
In an in situ interrogation system for multiple wavelength interferometers a fringe spectrum that includes non-quadrature-spaced radiation-intensity samples is analyzed to obtain a high resolution relative phase measurement of the optical path length difference associated with the fringe spectrum. The fringe spectrum can be analyzed to obtain a fringe number and a quadrant as well, which can be combined with the relative phase measurement to obtain a high precision measurement of the absolute optical path length difference. An environmental condition corresponding to the absolute optical path length difference can be measured using the measurement of the absolute optical path length difference including salinity, pressure, density, and refractive index of a medium. |
| US10078049B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for non-destructive testing of an object using a laser beam directed out of a plurality of apertures
Described herein is an apparatus for non-destructive testing that includes a cavity. The apparatus also includes an input element coupled with the cavity and configured to receive a laser beam and to direct the laser beam into the cavity. The apparatus additionally includes multiple output elements formed in the cavity and spaced apart along the cavity. Each output element of the multiple output elements is configured to direct a portion of the laser beam out of the cavity such that each portion of the laser beam directed out of a respective one of the multiple output elements has a substantially similar intensity. |
| US10078042B2 |
Method for testing non-uniform loads in pipes
The present invention refers to a method wherein a test body is assembled in specific configurations to be submitted to testing in a conventional hydrostatic chamber. The method calls for assembling a test body that simulates cementing failures, the presence of stress anisotropy and a borehole of irregular geometry, by pressurizing said test body in a conventional hydrostatic chamber. The uniform forces are distributed circumferentially around a casing stream in a non-uniform way, simulating operating conditions that are as close as possible to reality, enabling an analysis of how the structure reacts in scenarios similar to actual conditions. |
| US10078041B2 |
Flatwise material coupon
One example of the present disclosure relates to a coupon. The coupon includes a first surface with a first circular channel and a second surface opposite and parallel to the first surface. The second surface is spaced a distance D0 from the first surface and includes a second circular channel concentric with the first circular channel. The coupon also includes a toroidal portion between the first circular channel and the second circular channel. The toroidal portion includes a rectangular sectional portion. |
| US10078040B2 |
Wire flexibility testing apparatus
A flexibility testing apparatus for wire or cable. Two circular, rotatable gears are mounted to a frame, one gear being a drive gear and the other being a driven gear. The driven gear is coplanar with the drive gear and the drive gear teeth are enmeshed with the driven gear teeth. Two rods are connected to the mounting holes of the drive gear and the wire or cable is attached to the rods using barrel end clamps for flexing. The driven gear can be rotated at different speeds by an electric motor or a pneumatic driving device. |
| US10078038B2 |
Controlled coalescence of gas phase segmented droplets
A one-dimensional linear array of liquid plugs separated by a gas phase is coalesced by (1) pumping the array through a conduit having a flow restriction of sufficient resistance or (2) a rapid and sudden increase in applied pressure (such as by increasing the flow rate). In this way, the flow of material through the conduit is restricted sufficiently to compress the gas phase into (partial or full) solubility within one or more components of the liquid phase. |
| US10078036B1 |
System and apparatus for filtering particles
A modular pre-filtration apparatus may be beneficial to extend the life of a filter. The apparatus may include an impactor that can collect a first set of particles in the air, and a scroll filter that can collect a second set of particles in the air. A filter may follow the pre-filtration apparatus, thus causing the life of the filter to be increased. |
| US10078033B2 |
Oxygen sensor element blackening detection
The present description relates generally to methods and systems for detecting thermal aging and blackening in oxygen sensors. Thermal aging and blackening effects may be differentiated based on a monitored change in impedance in each of a pump cell and a Nernst cell of the oxygen sensor following application of an alternating voltage. In response to detection of thermal aging and/or blackening in the oxygen sensor corrective measures may be taken to ensure accurate oxygen estimation using the sensor. |
| US10078028B2 |
Iodine-resistant pressure sensor assemblage
A pressure sensor assemblage includes a housing and a pressure sensor received in an interior space of the housing. The housing has at least one gas inlet that is connected in gas-permeable fashion at least to a sub-region of the interior space of the housing. In addition, a sacrificial element is provided at the gas inlet, which element is disposed and implemented in such a way that gas flowing through the gas inlet comes into contact with a surface of the sacrificial element, which surface of the sacrificial element is provided with a silver layer. The sacrificial element has a carrier element made of an iodine- or iodide-resistant material. |
| US10078027B2 |
Pressure sensing element including electrode having protrusion
A pressure sensing element according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a first electrode including at least one protrusion, a second electrode facing the at least one protrusion, and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The dielectric includes a first dielectric and a second dielectric. The first dielectric is disposed between a top of the at least one protrusion and the second electrode, and is in contact with each of the top of the at least one protrusion and the second electrode. The second dielectric is disposed between a first portion of the first electrode and the first dielectric. The first portion does not include the at least one protrusion. The at least one protrusion has a higher elastic modulus than the first dielectric. |
| US10078025B2 |
Device for determining tension on anchoring lines
It is reported in the present invention a device (A) to monitor the tension on an anchoring line (LA) of a floating platform for oil exploration or production at sea, which is mounted at a point on the anchoring line without it becoming an integral part thereof, which basically comprises: an upper bar (1) and a lower bar (2), which are interconnected at one end by a hydraulic cylinder (CH1) and on the other end by a solid vertical bar (4). |
| US10078024B2 |
Systems and methods for detection and processing of pressure signals
A force responsive transducer is disclosed. The force responsive transducer can include a force conductive cover, a pretensioner, and a force sensitive resistor. The pretensioner can be located between the force conductive cover and the force sensitive resistor. An apparatus can include a plurality of force responsive transducers, wherein a first transducer and a second transducer are configured to control a window. Processing circuitry in communication with the force responsive transducers can be configured to repeatedly zero calibrate the force responsive transducers. |
| US10078022B2 |
Determining mechanical stress
Embodiments relate to circuitry and methods for determining and providing a mechanical stress level signal, including at least one bipolar junction transistor, wherein the circuitry is arranged to determine a first mechanical stress level based on a current gain of the at least one bipolar junction transistor, to determine a second mechanical stress level based on the current gain of the at least one bipolar junction transistor, and to provide the mechanical stress level signal based on the first mechanical stress level and the second mechanical stress level. |
| US10078019B2 |
Configurable chiral fiber tip-positioned sensor
The inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is readily configurable for use in a variety of applications (such as applications involving pressure, temperature, and even axial twist sensing), and is particularly suitable for applications requiring highly precise and accurate sensor readings within corresponding predefined limited sensing ranges. Advantageously, the inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is operable to utilize a wide variety of light sources, photodetectors, and related devices for sensor interrogation. |
| US10078016B2 |
On-die temperature sensor for integrated circuit
An on-die temperature sensor measures temperature during a temperature-measurement session. A PTAT (proportional-to-absolute-temperature) generator generates an analog PTAT voltage that is dependent on temperature. A ramp generator generates a changing, analog ramp voltage whose rate of change is dependent on the PTAT voltage, such that the rate of change of the ramp voltage is dependent on the temperature. A comparator compares the ramp voltage to a reference voltage to detect termination of the temperature-measurement session. A counter generates a count value based on the duration of the temperature-measurement session, where the count value is mapped to the measured temperature using a lookup table. The PTAT generator has (i) two npn-type bipolar devices that generate a base-to-emitter voltage difference that is dependent on temperature and function as an amplifier input stage and (ii) circuitry to generate base currents for the bipolar devices to avoid current loading at the PTAT output. |
| US10078012B2 |
Measurement apparatus with adjustment for spectral shift
A measurement apparatus comprises: a light emitting means for emitting a light; a light receiving means for receiving a reflected light from a measurement target, the light receiving means comprises a plurality of light-receiving elements; a detection means for detecting a temperature of the light emitting means; a determination means for determining a correspondence between each light-receiving element of the light receiving means and a wavelength of the reflected light from the measurement target based on a result of receiving the reflected light from a reference element and the temperature of the light emitting means detected by the detection means; and an output means for outputting spectral reflectance information for the measurement target based on a result of receiving the reflected light from the measurement target and the correspondence determined by the determination means. |
| US10078011B2 |
Light sensitive circuit, light sensing panel having the light sensitive circuit and display apparatus having the light sensing panel
A light sensitive circuit includes a light sensing capacitor and a driving transistor. The light sensing capacitor is configured to sense light of a predetermined one or more wavelengths. The driving transistor includes a gate electrode electrically connected to the light sensing capacitor and is configured to generate a light sensing current according to a voltage of the gate electrode in the driving transistor. A light sensing accuracy and a light sensing signal to noise ratio (SNR) of the display apparatus including a plurality of such light sensing capacitors may be improved relative to ones that do not include such light sensing capacitors. |
| US10078008B2 |
Light assembly with integrated test facility
A light assembly, comprising: a base; at least one electromagnetic radiation source mounted on the base; a cover located over the base, the cover being transparent to the electromagnetic radiation produced by the electromagnetic radiation source; and at least one photo detector, optically Isolated from the at least one electromagnetic radiation source, the at least one photo detector being configured to receive electromagnetic radiation conveyed by the cover. |
| US10078005B2 |
Method for calibration or adjustment of any oscillatable unit
A method for calibration or adjustment of any oscillatable unit with a mathematical model describing the oscillatable unit, wherein the oscillatable unit interacts with a medium located in a container, comprising the steps as follows: exciting the oscillatable unit via a real input signal to execute oscillations; the real output signal of the oscillatable unit is ascertained; the real output signal is digitized and a real output sequence is produced; the real input signal is digitized and a digital input sequence is produced; the digital input sequence is fed to a function block, which provides the mathematical model of the oscillatable unit in interaction with the medium. The mathematical model is defined by at least two sensor-specific variables; a virtual output sequence is produced via the mathematical model. The virtual output sequence is compared with the real output sequence; in the case of a deviation, the sensor-specific variables of the mathematical model are adaptively changed, until the deviation between the virtual output sequence and the real output sequence of the oscillatable unit lies within a predetermined tolerance range. |
| US10078004B2 |
System and method for monitoring weight of material in reservoir
The present invention provides a way to monitor using a weight sensor to a high degree of precision the rate of material consumption from a reservoir while in operation by alleviating perturbations due to extraneous forces exerted on the reservoir by the connecting tubes and conduits that carry the material and transmit electrical signals between the reservoir and the other components of the dispensing system. |
| US10078003B2 |
Sensor device configuration
A sensor device includes a communication transmitter configured to transmit a sensor device identifier. The sensor device includes a communication receiver configured to receive a sensor configuration associated with the sensor device identifier. The sensor device includes an interrogation signal transmitter configured to transmit an interrogation signal based at least in part on the received sensor configuration to determine an identifier associated with an amount of content included in a container engaged by the sensor device. |
| US10078002B2 |
Method for estimating thermodynamic equilibrium of a gas-liquid mixture during filtration experiments
A gas phase and a liquid phase with a specified volumetric ratio of phases in a flow and with specified flow rates are injected into a multiphase separator. During the injection gas and liquid phase volumes in the separator are determined and accumulation rates of each phase in the separator are calculated. A thermodynamic equilibrium is estimated based on a discrepancy between the phase injection rates and the calculated phase accumulation rates. |
| US10077999B2 |
Volume sensing in fluidic cartridge
Methods and apparatuses for measuring parameters based on the presence or absence of fluid at a plurality of fluid sensing zones in a disposable cassette are described herein. In an embodiment, a fluidic device includes a disposable cartridge including a fluid channel, an instrument configured to receive the disposable cartridge, the instrument including at least one sensor having a plurality of fluid sensing zones spaced along the fluid channel when the disposable cartridge is received by the disposable cartridge, each fluid sensing zone configured to determine a presence or absence of fluid at a respective portion of the fluid channel, and a control unit configured to determine at least one of a fluid volume, a volume displacement, a flow rate, a flow velocity or a volume ratio of gas bubbles of the fluid based on the presence or absence of the fluid at each of the fluid sensing zones. |
| US10077997B2 |
Wet gas flow measuring method and apparatus
A wet gas flow measuring method, wherein measuring total flow differential pressure value ΔP of wet gas in a pipeline by a differential pressure flow measuring device (201), measuring section gas contents of the wet gas in the pipeline by at least two phase fraction meters respectively (202), obtaining optimized section gas content value GVFopt by a flow calculating module based on the section gas contents respectively measured by the at least two phase fraction meters (203); and calculating gas volume flow rate Qg and liquid volume flow rate Ql by the flow calculating module based on the total flow differential pressure value ΔP of the wet gas and the optimized section gas content value GVFopt (204). As the section gas content of the wet gas in the pipeline is detected by the redundant phase fraction meters, the gas volume flow rate Qg and the liquid volume flow rate Ql can be measured accurately, which meets the requirements on production measurements of oil and gas field and facilitates management improvement and production optimization of oil-gas reservoir. A wet gas flow measuring apparatus is also provided. |
| US10077996B2 |
Flowmeter housing and related methods
A flowmeter having one or more conduits (103, 103′) and a driver (104) coupled to one or more conduits (103, 103′) being configured to vibrate at least a portion of the conduit at one or more drive frequencies. One or more pickoffs (105, 105′) are coupled to the one or more conduits (103, 103′) and are configured to detect a motion of the conduit. A housing (200) has a first compartment (400) and a second compartment (402). The first compartment (400) is fluid-tight and encloses at least a portion of the one or more conduits (103, 103′), the driver (104), and the one or more pickoffs (105, 105′). A sealable fill port (418) is configured to allow the addition of a ballast material to the second compartment (402). |
| US10077995B1 |
Gas detection flow rate controller
A flow rate control apparatus includes an adjustable valve receiving a flow of a gas. A conduit has a first end coupled to the valve. The conduit includes a translucent or transparent portion thereof whose longitudinal axis is adapted to be aligned with a force of gravity with a visual scale being disposed on the translucent/transparent portion. The visual scale is indicative of gas flow rates moving through the conduit. A ball disposed in the translucent/transparent portion has an outer diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the translucent/transparent portion. A tube support, coupled to the second end of the conduit, is adapted to hold a gas detection tube wherein the gas flow flowing around the ball is introduced into the gas detection tube from the second end of the conduit. |
| US10077993B2 |
Indicating device with see-through configuration and pointer for the same
A pointer for an indicating device includes a conductor. The conductor includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a receiving portion. The rear portion extends from the front portion. The receiving portion extends from the rear portion. The receiving portion is configured to receive light and to conduct the light through the rear portion toward the front portion. The receiving portion has a cutout dented into the receiving portion. |
| US10077989B2 |
Navigation device, navigation method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium
A navigation device navigating a moving body based on position information includes a coordinated operation unit that initiates and ends a coordinated operation among a plurality of navigation devices; a guiding unit that performs navigation in at least one of the navigation devices performing the coordinated operation, while providing a screen display based on a designated position; and a second operating unit that performs a second operation in a navigation device other than a currently navigating navigation device performing the coordinated operation, the second operation including receiving an operation for a function that is not displayed on the screen of the currently navigating navigation device, and reflecting a position acquired as a result of the operation, to the other navigation devices performing the coordinated operation. |
| US10077986B2 |
Storing trajectory
An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for storing trajectory. The method includes: mapping, based on a plurality of positions on a trajectory of an entity, the trajectory to at least one road segment in a road network; identifying an entry point and an exit point of one of the road segments, wherein the entry point is a point where the entity starts traveling along the road segment, and the exit point is a point where the entity ends traveling along the road segment; and storing data related to at least one of the entry point and the exit point, to store the road segment as a part of information of the trajectory. |
| US10077985B2 |
Wireless positioning system, wireless positioning terminal, and point information transmitter
A wireless positioning system is provided which includes a point information transmitter and a wireless positioning terminal carried by a user to communicate wirelessly with the point information transmitter. The point information transmitter is installed at a predetermined installation position and transmits point information including at least magnetic correction information to correct a geomagnetic bias at the installation position. The wireless positioning terminal includes an orientation detector to detect an orientation based on geomagnetism and a correction section to correct the orientation detected by the orientation detector based on the magnetic correction information included in the point information received from the point information transmitter. |
| US10077984B2 |
Indoor positioning system training
In an approach for collecting data, a computer identifies a virtual map of an environment. The computer determines a location associated with one or more autonomous devices within the identified virtual map. The computer provides to a first autonomous device of the one or more autonomous devices, navigation instructions from a determined location associated with the first autonomous device to a first training point. The computer collects training data associated with the first training point through the first autonomous device. |
| US10077983B2 |
Information display device and method
An information display device is provided. The information display device includes a memory configured to store information along with its position, a display unit configured to display the information, and a controller configured to control the display unit. The controller controls the display unit to simultaneously display first and horizontal plot sections. In the perspective plot section, part of the information is displayed such that its display position in vertical directions becomes higher as a distance from the information display device or a movable body to which the device is mounted, to the position becomes longer. In the horizontal plot section, other part of the information is displayed such that its display position is changed in lateral directions according to an azimuth of the position with respect to the information display device or the movable body, and the display position is fixed in the vertical directions regardless of the distance. |
| US10077982B2 |
Calibrating inertial navigation data using tire pressure monitoring system signals
A system includes a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) module coupled with a wheel on a vehicle and a vehicle navigation system of the vehicle. A method entails determining a movement signal at the TPMS module and receiving the movement signal at the vehicle navigation system. The vehicle navigation system includes an inertial sensor system configured to supply motion signals indicative of motion of the vehicle and the vehicle navigation system determines output data in response to the motion signals. The vehicle navigation system output data is calibrated at the vehicle navigation system by utilizing movement signals from the TPMS module to remove an error component from the vehicle navigation system output data. Thus, calibration can be performed in lieu of or in addition to utilizing signals from satellites, which may not be available at all times. |
| US10077981B2 |
Level vial
A level vial includes an elongated vial liquid housing extending along an axis of elongation and containing a liquid and a bubble therein, an outer support body supporting the elongated vial liquid housing, the outer support body being integral with the elongated vial liquid housing, and having an inner surface at least partially surrounding the elongated vial liquid housing, and an open space between the inner surface and the elongated vial liquid housing. The elongated vial liquid housing is shaped such that a horizontal orientation of the axis of elongation causes the liquid to flow such that the bubble floats to a center of the elongated vial liquid housing. The elongated vial liquid housing and the open space are in an outwardly exposed and unobstructed configuration relative to a front face of the level vial. |
| US10077978B2 |
Sensor
A sensor comprising a light component in support of a light source operable to direct a beam of light onto an imaging device having an image sensor, such as a CCD or CMOS or N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS or Live MOS) sensor. The sensor can also comprise an imaging device positioned proximate to the light component and operable to receive the beam of light, and to convert this into an electric signal, wherein the light component and the imaging device are movable relative to one another, and wherein relative movement of the light component and the imaging device is determinable in multiple degrees of freedom. The sensor can also comprise a light deflecting module designed to deflect light from a light component onto the imaging device. The light sources and the resulting beams of light therefrom can comprise a number of different types, orientations, configurations to facilitate different measurable and determinable degrees of freedom by the sensor. |
| US10077976B2 |
Illuminating assembly, projectile and projectile tail
The illuminating projectile and projectile tail includes housing, a battery, and a light and lights up upon impact with a target. |
| US10077975B2 |
Broadhead having an adjustable cutting diameter
A broadhead having an adjustable cutting diameter includes a collar and a plurality of adjustable blades having a cutting edge and a plurality of notches on a proximal or trailing edge of each blade. The collar and each notch on the proximal edge of each blade are configured for engagement or coupling with each other. The cutting diameter of the broadhead is adjusted by changing the notch that engages with the collar. |
| US10077974B2 |
Highly mobile vehicle suspension system with blast mitigation features
In one embodiment, there is disclosed a modular, blast resistant suspension module for an armored vehicle. Each suspension module has a first and second axle assembly. The first axle assembly has a Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension system pivotally connected to a blast resistant differential housing and the second axle assembly has a Road Arm (RA) suspension system pivotally connected to the differential housing. The suspension modules may be used to form 4×4 or 8×8 vehicle configurations. |
| US10077971B1 |
Risley prism line-of-sight control for strapdown missile
An optical system and method comprising refracting light with a pair of Risley prisms and employing a line-of-sight control unit to adjust the pair. |
| US10077968B2 |
Fast gun holster
A fast gun holster is disclosed. The fast gun holster comprises a holster body and a connecting base. The holster body comprises a barrel receiver used for containing a gun barrel. An installing plate is hinged to one side of the gun barrel receiver through a reset spring and provided with a trigger limiting mechanism. The trigger limiting mechanism comprises a protrusion and a pressing piece. A clamping groove matched with a trigger is formed in the protrusion. The bottom end of the pressing piece is hinged to the installing plate through a reset spring. An arc part matched with the inner side of a trigger guard is formed on the periphery of the pressing piece. |
| US10077966B2 |
Abrasive entrainment waterjet cutting
The use of abrasive entrainment waterjet technology to cut improvised hazardous devices, such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs), located above or below ground. Abrasive is conducted to an entrainment abrasive waterjet cutting head under the control of an abrasive feed and metering system that monitors the flow rate of abrasive. |
| US10077965B2 |
Cocking system for a crossbow
A cocking system for a crossbow. A string carrier slides along the center rail during movement with the draw string in the released configuration to a retracted position that locates the draw string in the drawn configuration. A trigger is positioned to move the catch from the closed position and the open position to fire the crossbow when the string carrier is in the retracted position. At least one cocking rope is configured to engage with the string carrier to retract the string carrier and the draw string to the drawn configuration. A retaining mechanism retains the string carrier in the retracted position and the draw string in the drawn configuration independent of the cocking ropes. |
| US10077964B2 |
Archery accessory coupler and method
An archery accessory coupler and method for coupling a bow accessory to an archery bow is described. The archery accessory coupler, in one embodiment, includes an accessory support configured to support an accessory, and the coupler includes a body coupled to the accessory support. The archery accessory coupler facilitates vertical adjustment of the bow accessory relative to the bow. |
| US10077963B1 |
Double limb for arrow throwing device and arrow throwing device using the same
The limb for an arrow throwing device, e.g. a bow or a crossbow, includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and an intermediate portion arranged between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion and the lower portion are resilient. The intermediate portion is made non-resilient, capable of moving freely and not being deformed in conditions of load exerted on the limb during use thereof. The limb and the bow or the crossbow, featuring the limbs, can ensure a high speed of the arrow and a large stroke at small dimensions of the limb. |
| US10077960B2 |
Trigger mechanism for a firearm
A trigger mechanism for a firearm provides modified and/or adjustable trigger pull length, reduced sear pressure, reduced reset trigger slap, and/or improved engagement of the trigger safety. |
| US10077959B2 |
Direct acting barrel recoil spring
The present disclosure presents a barrel assembly for a firearm. The barrel assembly includes a barrel having an internal bore and an external surface, and a recoil spring lug affixed to an outside surface of the barrel. The barrel assembly also includes a slide moveably mounted relative to the barrel, and a recoil spring biased on the recoil spring lug and the slide. |
| US10077957B1 |
Breech block for firearms
The present invention relates to a breech block for firearms, particularly for repeating firearms, comprising a cartridge chamber, an external case and a bolt accommodated therein, wherein the bolt features a breech head in the region facing the cartridge chamber and a control piece is arranged within the bolt such that it can be axially displaced relative to the bolt and relative to the breech head, with said breech block furthermore comprising a bolt lever that is connected to the control piece such that the breech head is unlocked during a backward motion and locked during a forward motion of the bolt lever, wherein the bolt lever is pivotably mounted in the rear end region of the case and the bolt lever can be pivoted about an axis that extends eccentric to the longitudinal axis of the bolt, wherein the control piece is according to the invention connected to the bolt lever by means of an intermediate piece, which protrudes radially outward from the bolt, the breech head is mounted in the bolt such that it is rotatable about its axis, and the breech head is rotated by axially displacing the control piece. |
| US10077954B2 |
Heat exchanger assembly
The present disclosure relates to an assembly forming a heat exchanger or part of a heat exchanger. The assembly comprises a core with at least one insert in the form of a side plate, and a header plate attached to the or each insert by at least one snap fit connection. Accordingly, the assembling process of the assembly can be facilitated, and cost of the assembly can be reduced. |
| US10077944B2 |
Combined chamber wall and heat exchanger
An apparatus having a wall configured to serve as at least part of a chamber for containing a charge fluid is provided. The wall includes a heat exchanger portion integrally formed with the wall. The heat exchanger portion includes an array of conduits passing therethrough and providing fluid communication with outside of the heat exchange portion. The heat exchange portion is configured to contribute strength to the wall to provide containment of the charge fluid. |
| US10077943B2 |
Enhancing performance of air source heat pump systems
A booster unit and method increase the performance of an air source heat pump system at low ambient air temperatures, the air source heat pump system including a conduit system for forwarding a refrigerant through an external circuit exposed to ambient air. A tubular system is immersed in a liquid heat exchange medium, such as water or antifreeze, within a booster chamber having chamber walls exposure to ambient air. An internal circuit of the tubular system receives refrigerant from the conduit system for advancement through the tubular system and delivery back to the conduit system so that heat passing from ambient air through the chamber walls and into the liquid heat exchange medium in the booster chamber is transferred from the liquid heat exchange medium to the refrigerant in the tubular system, to increase the temperature of the refrigerant being delivered from the tubular system and forwarded to the external circuit, thereby reducing or eliminating frosting at the external circuit. |
| US10077942B2 |
Device and method for controlling and/or regulating an annealing or heat treatment furnace of a production line processing metal material
The invention relates to a device for controlling and/or regulating an annealing or heat treatment furnace (2) of a production line (1) processing metal material, which comprises the annealing or heat treatment furnace (2) and at least one measuring instrument (7, 8, 17), which detects at least one material property of a strip material (6) located in the production line (1), wherein the annealing or heat treatment furnace (2) and the at least one measuring instrument (7, 8) interact in a regulating and/or control circuit of an automated process control, which regulates and/or controls the annealing or heat treatment furnace (2) in connection with a furnace control, wherein according to the invention, a solution is created wherein an improvement of the process control over the previously known prior art can be achieved. This is achieved in that the at least one measuring instrument (7, 8) is arranged behind the annealing or heat treatment furnace (2) in the strap material processing direction (5) and detects online a measured value reproducing and/or depicting a mechanical material property of the strap material (6) and transmits said measured value to a regulating and/or control unit (18) as a data transfer signal. |
| US10077938B2 |
Methods and configuration of an NGL recovery process for low pressure rich feed gas
Separating propane and heavier hydrocarbons from a feed stream by cooling the feed stream, introducing the chilled feed stream into a feed stream separation unit, pumping the separator bottom stream, introducing the pressurized separator bottom stream into a stripper column, reducing the pressure of the separator overhead stream, introducing the letdown separator overhead stream into an absorber column, collecting a stripper overhead stream from the stripper column, chilling the stripper overhead stream, reducing the pressure of the chilled stripper overhead stream, introducing the letdown stripper overhead stream into the absorber column, collecting an absorber bottom stream, pumping the absorber bottom stream, heating the absorber bottom stream, introducing the heated absorber bottom stream into the stripper column, and collecting the stripper bottom stream from the stripper column. The stripper column bottom stream includes the propane and heavier hydrocarbons and less than about 2.0% of ethane by volume. |
| US10077936B2 |
Storage apparatus, in particular for a refrigerator and/or freezer and method for controlling the refrigerator and/or freezer
A storage apparatus for a refrigerator and/or freezer contains a storage element for storing goods, a detection device for detecting whether the storage element is occupied by goods and an illumination device for illuminating the storage element and goods stored on the storage element and/or a storage region for the goods, which storage region is formed by the storage element. A control device is provided for actuating the illumination device depending on the result of the detection process in respect of whether the storage element is occupied by goods. The storage apparatus allows a user of the refrigerator and/or freezer to be made aware, in a simple manner, of goods possibly being stored for an excessively long time. |
| US10077928B2 |
Air-conditioning system and control method for air-conditioning system
A setting unit acquires the temperature of an air-conditioned space, calculates the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioned space and a suction temperature as a correction amount ΔT, and transmits information of the correction amount ΔT to an air-conditioning apparatus. A controller of the air-conditioning apparatus controls the operation of the air-conditioning apparatus so that a control temperature obtained by adding the correction amount ΔT to the suction temperature becomes equal to a set temperature. |
| US10077926B2 |
Air conditioner and evaporator inlet header distributor therefor
An air conditioner and evaporator inlet header distributor therefor are provided. The air conditioner may include an evaporator inlet header distributor to distribute a refrigerant expanded in an expansion mechanism to a plurality of refrigerant flow paths of an evaporator. The evaporator inlet header distributor may include a distributor body, a refrigerant inlet pipe to guide refrigerant expanded in the expansion mechanism to an inside of the distributor body, a plurality of refrigerant outlet pipes to discharge the refrigerant from the distributor body into the plurality of refrigerant flow paths, and a separating plate to separate the inside of the distributor body into a header flow path connected with the plurality of refrigerant outlet pipes and a refrigerant dispersing flow path connected with the refrigerant inlet pipe to guide an upper portion and a lower portion of the header flow path by dispersing the refrigerant. Accordingly, two-phase refrigerant may be uniformly distributed to the plurality of refrigerant outlet pipes using a simple structure. |
| US10077925B2 |
Refrigeration apparatus
A refrigeration apparatus includes a compressor, first and second heat exchangers, first and second electric valves, a passage-switching valve, a supercooling heat exchanger, and a controller. The first and second valves are disposed in first and second refrigerant passages. The supercooling heat exchanger conducts heat exchange between refrigerant flowing through the first and second refrigerant passages. The controller transitions to a defrosting operation mode upon determining that frost has formed on the second heat exchanger during a heating operation mode. The controller executes a defrosting preparatory control and a defrosting control after the defrosting preparatory control during the defrosting operation mode. The controller switches the passage-switching valve during the defrosting control. The controller narrows the opening degree of the first electric valve and controls the opening degree of the second electric valve to a minimum opening degree during the defrosting preparatory control. |
| US10077924B2 |
Binary refrigeration apparatus
A two-stage refrigeration apparatus includes a high-stage refrigeration cycle including a high-stage-side refrigerant circuit including a high-stage-side compressor, high-stage-side condenser, high-stage-side expansion valve, and high-stage-side evaporator connected by pipes, a low-stage refrigeration cycle including a low-stage-side refrigerant circuit including a low-stage-side compressor, low-stage-side condenser, low-stage-side receiver, low-stage-side expansion valve, and low-stage-side evaporator connected by pipes, a cascade condenser including the high-stage-side evaporator and low-stage-side condenser, a receiver heat exchanging portion configured to cool the low-stage-side receiver, and a high-stage refrigeration cycle controller configured to perform controlling so as to activate the high-stage-side compressor when estimating a low-stage-side refrigerant will reach a supercritical state while the low-stage-side compressor is defrosted on the basis of the pressure of the low-stage-side refrigerant. |
| US10077923B2 |
Ejector
An ejector includes a body part having a depressurizing space in which a refrigerant flowing out of a swirling space is depressurized, a suction passage that draws a refrigerant from an external, and a pressurizing space in which the refrigerant from the depressurizing space is mixed with the refrigerant from the suction passage, a conical passage formation member that is arranged in the body part, and a driving device that displaces a nozzle body of the body part forming the depressurizing space. A nozzle passage is defined on an outer peripheral side of the passage formation member in the depressurizing space, a diffuser passage is formed on an outer peripheral side of the passage formation member in the pressurizing space, and an actuating bar that couples the driving device with the nozzle body is arranged without crossing the diffuser passage. |
| US10077922B2 |
Compressor and refrigeration cycle device using same
A compressor uses a refrigerant containing R1123 (1,1,2-trifluoroethylene) as a working fluid, and uses a polyvinyl ether oil as a compressor lubricating oil. In addition, a fixed scroll (12) and a revolving scroll (13) each having a spiral lap rising from an end plate, and a compression chamber (15) which is formed by meshing the fixed scroll (12) and the revolving scroll (13), are provided. In addition, a discharge hole (18) which is provided at a center position of the end plate of the fixed scroll (12), and is open to a discharge chamber (31), a bypass hole (68) which is provided in the end plate of the fixed scroll (12), and communicates with the compression chamber (15) and the discharge chamber (31) at a timing different from a timing at which the compression chamber (15) communicates with the discharge hole (18), and a check valve which is provided in the bypass hole (68), and allows a flow from the compression chamber (15) side to the discharge chamber (31) side. |
| US10077918B2 |
Securing an air conditioning unit to a building by applying force to an interior and an exterior surface of the building
A system for securing an air conditioning unit to a building without the need for any alteration and/or damage to the building itself. The system includes a cross bar, an air conditioning unit support, and a strut. The arrangement of the components results in the cross bar applying an outward force to an interior surface of the building and strut applying an inward force to an exterior surface of the building in response to the downward force exerted on the air conditioning unit support. The sum of the forces applied on the surfaces of the building is sufficient to secure the air conditioning unit to the building. |
| US10077917B2 |
Drain pan assembly for fan coil unit
A fan coil unit is provided including a cabinet formed from a plurality of panels. A fan assembly is configured to circulate air through the cabinet. A heat exchanger assembly is positioned within the cabinet. The heat exchanger assembly includes at least one heat exchanger coil arranged in a heat transfer relationship with the air circulating through the cabinet. An inner surface of at least one of the plurality of panels is partially lined with an elastomeric foam insulation so that the air circulating through the cabinet does not contact the portion of the at least one panel lined with the elastomeric foam insulation. |
| US10077916B2 |
Pest repelling device
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a pest repelling magnetic field generating device (PRD) having a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of a solenoid coil during operation. The detected temperature to be used to ensure that the PRD operates within an ideal temperature range. Additionally, a fan is oriented within a housing of the PRD to force the flow of air from inside a housing of the PRD to outside a housing the PRD. In an illustrative example, the PRD may shut off if the temperature of the solenoid coil moves outside the ideal temperature range. By operating the PRD within an ideal temperature range, the service life of the PRD may be extended. Further, the fan may mitigate dust collection within the housing of the pest repelling magnetic field generating device. |
| US10077914B2 |
Soil infrastructure systems for sustainable and integrated economic and environmental performance
Environmental enhancement systems and methods are disclosed. The environmental enhancement system may include a ground source heat pump including a subsurface ground loop portion and a liquid supply system to apply liquid (e.g., wastewater) to soil that is proximate to the subsurface ground loop portion. Performance of the ground source heat pump is improved by increasing heat transfer between the ground loop portion and the soil that is proximate to the subsurface ground loop portion. A gas injection system may be used to inject a gas into the soil that is proximate to the subsurface ground loop portion thereby cooling the soil, liquid, and air at a surface of the soil. |
| US10077913B2 |
Energy transfer system (ETS)
Transfer of heat energy from within a building to the outside air by means of fans, heat pipes and circulating water in a closed loop system. |
| US10077911B2 |
Outdoor unit
An outdoor unit includes a casing having a bottom panel formed in a rectangular shape in a planar view. The bottom panel includes a bottom portion constituting a lower face of the casing, and a rising portion rising from an outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion. A first holding part is provided to the rising portion on a side of one side face of the casing, and a second holding part is provided to the rising portion on a side of the other side face of the casing opposite to the side of the one side face. |
| US10077908B2 |
Method for heating and/or cooling of building interior by use of variable speed pump, programmable logic controller, and temperature sensors at heating/cooling inlet and outlet for maintaining precise temperature
A method for heating and cooling building interiors with a boiler and/or chiller of fluid travelling in a closed loop includes temperature transducers located at the inlet and outlet of the boiler and/or chiller. A Variable Frequency Drive pump and closed loop piping for transporting the fluid is necessarily provided. The temperature transducers at the outlet and inlet of the boiler and/or chiller are electrically connected to a PLC or pump logic control device for receiving information from the transducers and altering the speed and/or frequency of operation of the pump or set of circulating pumps to create an ideal temperature differential of about 20 degrees C. between the outlet and the inlet. |
| US10077905B2 |
Method for controlling gas leak
A method for controlling gas leak includes a step of providing gas for a pre-set period of time automatically; a step of cutting off gas supply automatically by cutting off electric power for the electro-magnetic valve so that the piston of the electro-magnetic valve seals an opening of an inlet path; a step of checking gas leak by using a pressure detection device in the safety valve to check gas pressure after the gas is filled in the safety valve and the pipe for a period of time, the pressure detection device transferring detected signals to a circuit board, and the detected signals being used as a basis of judgement of gas leak, and a step of supplying gas again and checking the pressure by the pressure detection device. |
| US10077897B2 |
Toilet with an LED diffuser strip
A two-piece toilet with a seam and a channel at an intersection of the two toilet pieces is disclosed. An LED strip and diffuser strip are used to fill in the channel and hide seam of the intersection of the two toilet pieces. The LED strip transmits light into the channel and the light is refracted off of the channel and through the diffuser strip on the back side of the LED strip. An exterior and interior of a toilet may be lighted by the LED strip. |
| US10077896B2 |
Lighting devices including at least one light-emitting device and systems including at least one lighting device
In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein. |
| US10077892B2 |
Packaging structure for LED lamp having insert rod
A packaging structure for an LED lamp contains: a casing, a substrate, a printed circuit board (PCB), and at least one locking element. The casing, the PCB, and the substrate are stacked and adhered together. The at least one locking element respectively inserts into and retains with two connection gaps between the casing and the substrate so as to fix the casing and the substrate together. The substrate includes a stepped groove defined on a central portion thereof and facing the casing, and the stepped groove of the substrate has a first accommodation part and a second accommodation part. A size, a profile, and a depth of the first accommodation part correspond to a size, a profile, and a thickness of the casing. A size, a profile, and a depth of the second accommodation part correspond to a size, a profile, and a thickness of the PCB. |
| US10077891B2 |
Luminaire connection systems
A system for connecting luminaires is provided. The system includes: a first luminaire having an end face having a first slot; a second luminaire having an end face having a second slot; a first elongated joining member having first prongs. The first slot and second slot are in laterally aligned and joined relationship define a first joining member slot having a first wedged end, and the first wedged end is shaped to provide an interference fit with the first prongs wherein advancing the first prongs against the first wedged end forces the first slot and the second slot toward each other to tighten connection between the first luminaire and the second luminaire. |
| US10077890B2 |
Light-emitting device
A light-emitting device includes a surface-light-emitting unit, a substrate, a holding sheet, and a sealing sheet. The surface-light-emitting unit has a light-emitting surface and a non-light-emitting surface, and emits light from the light-emitting surface. The substrate has a mounting surface and a non-mounting surface provided to be flush with the light-emitting surface, and has a power source mounted on the mounting surface. The holding sheet is provided to face the non-mounting surface and the light-emitting surface provided to be flush with the non-mounting surface. The sealing sheet is disposed on the side opposite to the holding sheet with respect to the surface-light-emitting unit and the substrate, and provided to cover the surface-light-emitting unit and the power source. The light-emitting device is disposed so that the holding sheet comes to the installation surface side. With such a structure, the light-emitting device that can be stably disposed on the installation surface is provided. |
| US10077889B1 |
Projection lamp with rolling lamp effect
A projection lamp with a rolling lamp effect includes an outer housing, which is an inner hollow structure with an opening; a lampshade, which is a light transmitting structure, covering the opening of the outer housing and fixedly connected to the outer housing; a light emitting module, which is fixed in the outer housing through a fixed shaft; and a light condensing ball lens, disposed in the outer housing. A shaft sleeve is disposed on the outer surface of the light condensing ball lens in a protruding way; the light emitting module is positioned in the light condensing ball lens and is fixed in the shaft sleeve; the motor, which is fixedly disposed in the outer housing, is in a transmission connection with the shaft sleeve, and the motor can drive the light condensing ball lens to rotate around the axis of the fixed shaft in the outer housing. |
| US10077882B2 |
Light emitting device, surface light source device and display apparatus
A light emitting device includes a light emitting element emitting light from a top surface and a side surface, and a light flux controlling member controlling distribution of light emitted therefrom. The light flux controlling member includes a rear surface, an incidence surface, and an emission surface. When opening diameter of recess is φ, maximum length of the light emitting element in plan view is L, and thickness of the light emitting element is t, diameter φ is equal to or more than twice a distance from a point where illuminance of light emitted from the side surface thereof to reach the substrate is maximum in illuminance distribution on the substrate to central axis of the light flux controlling member, and is less than “L+12t.” |
| US10077881B2 |
Prism effect system comprising multi-regional color filter and multi-faceted prism
The present invention relates to a light fixture comprising at least one light source generating light; a light collector configured to collect at least a part of the light and to convert the light into a light beam propagating a long an optical axis, where the light beam is concentrated at an optical gate arranged along the optical axis and an optical assembly comprising at least one optical front lens. The optical assembly is configured to project at least a part of said light beam along said optical axis and the light fixture comprises a prism effect system. The prism effect system comprises said prism effect system comprises a multi-faceted prism and a multi-regional color filter comprising a plurality of color filter regions having at least two different color filtering properties, wherein said multi-faceted prism and said multi-regional color filter are arranged adjacent each other. |
| US10077879B2 |
Vehicle headlamp system
A lighting system includes a first projector to project a first beam and a second projector to project a second beam, the first and second beams being combined to create a total beam. Each of the first and second beams comprises at least one light bundle, each of the at least one light bundle comprising a plurality of elementary bundles, each comprising a first and a second cut-off edge, and each extending substantially in a quarter plane delimited by said first and said second cut-off edges. The plurality of elementary bundles of a same light bundle partially overlapping and arranged with respect to one another along a same orientation, so that their first cut-off edges are substantially aligned along a substantially horizontal direction and their second cut-off edges are offset angularly in pairs by a first interval along said substantially horizontal direction. |
| US10077875B2 |
Light-emitting diode lamp
A light-emitting diode lamp includes an optically-transparent lens and an assembly. The lens includes a parabolic section defined about an axis and having a focus. The section includes a surface extending from the axis to a periphery of the section at a first end of the section, and a channel extending along the axis partially inside the section at a second end of the section. The assembly includes a chip and a dome. The chip is disposed in the channel at the focus of the section. The dome is disposed in the channel forming an interior space between the dome and the lens. The space is filled with an optically-transparent material having an index of refraction approximately equal to an index of refraction of the lens that eliminates or reduces effect of an optical interface between the material and the lens on direction of light emitted by the chip. |
| US10077870B2 |
Nuisance marine growth preventing compound and valve system
To prevent nuisance marine growth in a valve, particularly a ball valve, used to regulate a flow of seawater, a compound for lubricating and preventing nuisance marine growth is provided in the valve. The nuisance marine growth preventing compound includes a substantially uniform mixture of marine grease and an antifouling agent. The compound is introduced into the valve such that the compound is provided between and contacts a valve body and a ball that regulates the flow of seawater within the valve, and inhibits nuisance marine growth at a space between the ball and the valve body which is occupied by the compound. |
| US10077869B2 |
Support structure for a shield and weapons system
A support structure for a shield has a frame adapted for connection to a wearer, the frame having an elongated first portion defining a frame axis and adapted for positioning adjacent to the spine of the wearer, the frame having an upper end, a boom connected to the upper end of the frame and having a first boom portion extending away from the frame, and a second boom portion angled with respect to the first boom portion and extending away from the frame axis, the boom having a free end, a cable reel mechanism connected to the frame, a cable having a first end connected to the cable reel mechanism and a free end extending from the free end of the boom and adapted to connect to the shield, and the cable reel mechanism including a biasing facility to exert tension on the cable to provide support for the shield. |
| US10077866B2 |
Stud-to-stud mounting bracket for electrical or communication device
A mounting bracket for a junction box includes a face plate having left and right edge margins and a central opening. The face plate includes a first set of indicia adjacent a top edge of the central opening and a second set of indicia adjacent a bottom edge of the central opening. Each set of indicia includes ruler graduations indicating a distance from the left edge margin of the face plate to the respective ruler graduation. |
| US10077864B2 |
Fire protected cellular polymeric insulation
The present invention relates to an organic composite for thermal and/or acoustic insulation comprising an expanded polymer (A) protected against fire by a high strength polymeric flame retardant layer (B), the process for manufacturing of such composite, and the use of such composite. |
| US10077863B2 |
Variable speed pipeline pig with internal flow cavity
Embodiments provide a method of controlling a flow of pipeline fluid through a pipeline pig that includes a bypass channel and at least one relief channel extending therethrough. The method includes (a) inserting the pipeline pig into a pipeline through which the pipeline fluid is flowing, (b) increasing a differential pressure established in the pipeline fluid between a trailing end and a leading end of the pipeline pig such that the differential pressure sequentially reaches a pre-selected minimum relief pressure, a pre-selected maximum relief pressure and a pre-selected minimum bypass pressure, (c) opening the at least one relief valve to permit the pipeline fluid to flow through the relief channel when the differential pressure reaches the pre-selected minimum relief pressure (d) closing the at least one relief valve to restrict the flow of pipeline fluid through the relief channel when the differential pressure reaches a pre-selected maximum relief pressure, and (e) opening a bypass valve to permit the pipeline fluid to flow through the bypass channel when the differential pressure reaches the pre-selected minimum bypass pressure. |
| US10077862B2 |
Apparatus and method for prepairing culverts and pipes
An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged host pipe, such as a culvert or other conduit. A trough is positioned over the invert of the host pipe and a longitudinally successive series of ribs are positioned and expanded against the interior of the damaged host pipe and against the trough, the rib having one or more segments and a pair of circumferentially successive flaps hinged together. With a hydraulic jack or other appropriate pushing device, a pushing force is applied against the hinged flaps until the hinged flaps are locked in an installation position. Grout, such as a cementitious grout is then installed in spaces between the trough and the host pipe. Alternatively, the ribs extend transversely beneath the trough, but not beyond the longitudinal edges of the trough, and the trough is anchored to the host pipe. |
| US10077861B2 |
Subsea heating assembly and method of heating a subsea component
Subsea heating assembly, comprising a component interface cable (9) in association with a subsea component (7′) to be heated. The component interface cable receives power from an electric power source. The power source comprises an induction coupler (100) with core rings which surround an alternating current carrying source cable (5), and a winding cable (107) wound around the core ring The winding cable connects to the component interface cable. The induction coupler comprises an upper section (100a) with first core parts (101a) and a lower section (100b) with second core parts (101b). The winding cable is arranged in the upper section. The first core parts are aligned with second core parts when the upper section is landed on the lower section. The upper section is removable from the lower section. |
| US10077858B2 |
Anti-rotation key for threaded connectors
A tubular member connection system includes a pin having a central axis, external pin threads, and an annular pin lip at a shoulder surface of the pin. A box has internal box threads and an annular box lip at an end surface of the box. The box threads are shaped to mate with the pin threads to releasably secure the pin to the box. A pin recess is formed in an outer diameter surface of the pin, the pin recess extending in an axial direction from the pin lip. A pin key is selectively fastenable within the pin recess, the pin key having pin teeth on an outer edge of the pin key. The box teeth are located in the box. The box teeth selectively mate with the pin teeth and resist rotation of the pin relative to the box. |
| US10077850B2 |
Reverse taper piston for pneumatic actuators
A product may include a canister and a diaphragm may separate a control chamber within the canister. A piston may be movable in the canister between a first position and a second position in response to a pressure change in the control chamber. The piston may have a body and a skirt may extend from the body. The skirt may taper inward relative to the body as the skirt extends away from the body. |
| US10077849B2 |
Capacity control valve
A capacity control valve includes: a pressure-sensitive body positioned in a third valve chamber; an adapter provided on the free end of the pressure sensitive body having a circular seating surface; a third valve part that moves integrally with a valve element in the third valve chamber and has a circular engagement surface that opens/closes intake-side passages by engaging with and separating from the seating surface of the adapter. The valve element is located between the first valve chamber and the second valve chamber, and has an outer circumferential face part slidably movable relative to an inner circumferential face of the valve body, with plural threads of screw grooves are formed on the outer circumferential face part. |
| US10077848B2 |
Motorized fluid flow control valve
A fluid flow control valve includes a valve body and a motorized unit. The valve body is supported in a fluid system between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and is moved between an opened condition for enabling a flow of fluid to flow from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet and a closed condition for blocking the fluid to flow to the fluid outlet. The motorized unit includes an electric motor and an actuator which is operatively linked to the electric motor and is coupled with the valve body, wherein when the electric motor is activated, the actuator is driven to rotate to actuate the valve body between the opened condition and the closed condition. |
| US10077847B2 |
Water stoppage structure utilized in a water purifier filter core
A water stoppage structure utilized in a water purifier filter core, comprising a filter core main body, provided with a water input port, a first water output port, and a second water output port; a filter core, disposed in the filter core main body; a seat body, disposed at one end of the filter core main body, matching and working in cooperation with the water input port, the first water output port, and the second water output port of the filter core main body; a first check valve, disposed at the water import port, and on a water channel leading to the filter core main body, for allowing water to pass only through the filter core main body; a first water passage switch valve, disposed on the second water output port; and a second water passage switch valve, disposed on the first water output port. |
| US10077846B2 |
Diaphragm valve
A diaphragm valve has a valve body which includes at least one flow passage for fluid flow, a valve drive including a housing, and a diaphragm which can be deflected by the valve drive, in order to selectively open and close the flow passage. The rim of the diaphragm is axially clamped in a fluid-tight way between valve body and valve drive, wherein clamping of the diaphragm is effected by a screw-nut connection and the screw and the nut surround the rim of the diaphragm as seen in actuating direction of the valve drive and one of the two parts formed by screw and nut is non-rotatably provided at the valve body or at the valve drive. The other one of the two parts can be screwed in or on and additionally is rotatorily movable. The movable part is supported on the valve drive or on the valve body by an anti-friction bearing. |
| US10077845B2 |
Double-plate gate valve and shut-off plate for use in a double-plate gate valve
A double-plate gate valve 10 is proposed which is provided for fittings of industrial plants, in particular chemical and petrochemical plants, wherein the double-plate gate valve 10 comprises a housing 11 having two shut-off plates 20a, 20b inside the housing 11 which are displaceable between an open and a closed position, wherein spring elements 25 such as disc spring packs are arranged between the shut-off plates 20a, 20b pressing the shut-off plates 20a, 20b in the closed position against sealing surfaces arranged on the housing 11 such that the entire sealing force required for sealing is provided by the spring elements 25. Furthermore are proposed a shut-off plate 20 for use in an inventive double-plate gate valve 10 as well as a method for sealing the inventive double-plate gate valve using the inventive shut-off plates. |
| US10077839B2 |
Piston ring and process for producing same
Provided are a piston ring which, even when a sleeve constituted of an aluminum alloy is used, can sufficiently show the required low frictional properties, wear resistance, and low counterpart-material attacking properties, and a process for producing the piston ring. The piston ring has a rigid carbon film formed as the outermost layer thereof and serving as a sliding surface with a sleeve constituted of an aluminum alloy, wherein the rigid carbon film gives an X-ray diffraction pattern that has peaks assigned to graphite crystals. The rigid carbon film of the piston ring is formed using a chemical vapor deposition method. The rigid carbon film of the piston ring has a hydrogen content which is at least 20 atm % but lower than 30 atm %, and gives a Raman spectrum in which the ratio of the area (ID) of D-band peaks to the area (IG) of G-band peaks, ID/IG, is 0.5-2.0. |
| US10077834B2 |
Hydraulic control system for a transmission
A dual pressure pump system for a transmission includes a dual pressure pump having a first pump outlet and a second pump outlet, and a pressure regulator valve defining a first chamber in fluid communication with the first pump outlet and a second chamber in fluid communication with the second pump outlet. The pressure regulator valve is configured to selectively connect the first chamber with a first pressure line operating at a first greater-than-zero pressure and to selectively connect the second chamber to a second pressure line operating at a second greater-than-zero pressure. |
| US10077833B2 |
Fluid pressure control circuit for transmission
A fluid pressure control circuit for a transmission, includes plural electromagnetic valves each switching one of engagement elements between an engaged state and a disengaged state, plural passages configured to connect the engagement elements to a fluid pressure source, a first electromagnetic valve corresponding to one of the electromagnetic valves and switching one of the engagement elements between the engaged and disengaged states, a second electromagnetic valve corresponding to another of the electromagnetic valves and switching another of the engagement elements between the engaged and disengaged states, and a shut-off valve, when the first electromagnetic valve and the second electromagnetic valve are open, closing the passages among the first electromagnetic valve, the engagement elements switched by the first electromagnetic valve and the fluid pressure source with the use of the fluid pressure to establish a closed state, and maintaining the closed state with the use of the fluid pressure. |
| US10077832B2 |
Planet gear bearing in a planetary gearset
A planet gear bearing in a planetary gearset including a planet carrier having two side walls which are arranged parallel to one another and accommodate a plurality of planet gear pins in a plurality of axial holes opposite one another on the same axis is disclosed. A plurality of planet gears are rotatably mounted on the planet gear pins by radial rolling-element bearings inserted into central planet gear holes. Stop elements are arranged between the side walls of the planet carrier and the axial sides of the planet gears and act as wear protection of the planet carrier and the planet gears, and as an axial stop for the radial rolling-element bearings of the planet gears. The stop elements are axial needle bearings, which each include an axial bent-up disc and an axial needle ring formed by a plurality of bearing needles and an axial needle cage. |
| US10077830B2 |
Transfer bearing for geared turbofan
A gear reduction for a gas turbine engine comprises a carrier driven to rotate gears. The gears are supported by journal bearings. The carrier extends through a transfer bearing, which provides oil to passages within the carrier to supply oil to the gears and to the journal bearings. A device limits leakage oil from the transfer bearing to axial ends of the transfer bearing to a controlled amount. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. |
| US10077824B2 |
Tensioner
To provide a simple-structured tensioner that can maintain good sliding properties of and hydraulic pressure for the plunger. The tensioner 10 includes a sleeve 30 inserted into a cylindrical body hole 21, a plunger 40 inserted in the sleeve 30 such as to be able to advance and retract along an axial direction of the sleeve 30, and biasing unit 60 for biasing the plunger 40 toward a front side. The sleeve 30 has, at a front end of a sleeve body 31 thereof, a flange part 33 extending radially outward. |
| US10077823B2 |
Multimode electromechanical variable speed transmission apparatus and method of control
The current invention discloses a multi-mode electro-mechanical variable speed transmission. The transmission includes an input shaft, an output system, planetary gear set having at least three braches each represents a co-axial rotating member, two electric machines along with the associated controllers for the electric machines, and a clutch. The first branch couples to the first electric machine with a constant speed ratio; the second branch couples to the output system with a constant speed ratio; and the third branch couples to the input shaft with a constant speed ratio; the second electric machine selectively couples to two different the branches of the planetary gear set with two different constant speed ratios, respectively. The multi-mode electro-mechanical variable speed transmission is capable of providing multiple operation modes including two electric drive modes and two power split operation modes. Different operation modes cover different speed ratio regimes and are suitable for different power requirements. At the mode switching point, the corresponding clutch or clutches is automatically synchronized. This avoids shock loads during operation mode switching. The transmission is capable of providing operations with at least a fixed output to input speed ratio. |
| US10077818B2 |
Scalloped aircraft wheel rotor drive bar attachment boss for reduced thermal conduction
A rotor drive bar for use in a brake system, according to various embodiments, includes a drive bar portion configured to be coupled to at least one rotor of the brake system. The rotor drive bar also includes an attachment boss configured to be coupled to an attachment platform of a wheel. The attachment boss has a boss face that faces the attachment platform and at least partially defines a pocket for reducing thermal transfer from the rotor drive bar to the wheel. |
| US10077815B2 |
Power generation device and one-way clutch structure
A one-way clutch structure includes: a pair of clutch members disposed between an output shaft and a drive shaft so as to oppose each other in an axial direction; and an engagement element interposed between these clutch members. When a rotation speed of the output shaft exceeds a rotation speed of the drive shaft, the engagement element engages with the clutch portion to connect the output shaft and the drive shaft so as to be integrally rotatable. When the rotation speed of the output shaft becomes lower than the rotation speed of the drive shaft, the engagement of the engagement elements is released to cut off connection between the output shaft and the drive shaft. |
| US10077808B2 |
Roller profile for hourglass roller bearings in aircraft
An edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing includes a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the aircraft wing. A linkage arrangement supports the main flap element and includes a drop hinge link arrangement having a fixed strut secured to the aircraft wing and a drop link secured to the main flap element. The fixed strut and the drop link are connected by a hinge point having an hourglass bearing assembly having hourglass shaped rollers with a circular cross section symmetrical about a longitudinal axis, first and second axial ends, and an exterior surface. The exterior surface defines a concave engagement surface having a first radius of curvature R1 and a second radius of curvature which is greater than the first radius of curvature R1. The first radius of curvature is between 50 and 95 percent of the second radius of curvature. |
| US10077806B2 |
Compact bearing system and machine stage system equipping the same
A compact bearing system capable of variable load carrying capability and precision motion on a guideway includes a bearing body, a fluid medium, a sealing bearing member and a pressurizing actuation means installed as an integral part of the bearing body. The bearing body includes an internal pocket with an open side facing a surface of said guideway. The fluid medium is contained inside said internal pocket and is in contact with said surface of said guideway on said open side. The sealing bearing member is in contact with said surface of said guideway and seals a clearance between said bearing body and said surface of said guideway to limit leakage of said fluid medium. The pressurizing actuation means pressurizes the confined fluid medium through a small passage, and the pressurized fluid medium carrying a main portion of a load carried on said compact bearing system. |
| US10077801B2 |
Connecting system for connecting a tensioning member to a free-space shaft
A connecting system for connecting a tensioning member to a free-space shaft may comprise an inner element having an element spherical outer surface truncated at opposite truncated ends and may include an element bore extending through the inner element and coaxial with the element spherical outer surface. The element bore may have a bore axis and a bore cross section sized and configured complementary to a shaft cross section of the free-space shaft. A retaining collar may include a collar spherical inner surface complementary to and configured to receive the element spherical outer surface, and may have opposing collar ends. The collar spherical inner surface may define a collar axis. The retaining collar may allow universal motion of the bore axis relative to the collar axis. The retaining collar may include an arching portion for connecting the tensioning member to the shaft. |
| US10077800B2 |
Radially configured oil-free compressor
An oil-free compressor for a rail vehicle includes a compressor housing, a first low pressure piston cylinder supported in the compressor housing, a second low pressure piston cylinder supported in the compressor housing, a first high pressure piston cylinder supported in the compressor housing, a second high pressure piston cylinder supported in the compressor housing, and a crankshaft assembly supported by the compressor housing and linked to pistons of the piston cylinders by respective connecting rods. The first and second low pressure piston cylinders and the first and second high pressure piston cylinders are positioned in an X-shaped configuration around an outer circumference of the compressor housing. The first and second high pressure piston cylinders are configured as first and second lower legs of the X-shaped configuration, and the first and second low pressure piston cylinders are configured as first and second upper legs of the X-shaped configuration. |
| US10077798B2 |
Tunable torque transmitting shaft
A torque transmitting shaft includes a first member and a second member. The first member has an inner surface that defines a plurality of engagement elements. The second member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion. The first end portion of the second member defines a splined portion. Each member of the splined portion is received within corresponding engagement elements of the plurality of engagement elements. Each member of the splined portion includes a first protrusion that engages the inner surface of the first member. |
| US10077796B2 |
Segment for spacing apparatus used in conjunction with electrical boxes
A section of a folding spacer apparatus for ensuring precise spatial increments when stacking segments of the spacer apparatus having at least two identical segments of equal thickness equal to an incremental measurement frequently utilized in the construction industry joined by a thin and pliable length of material enabling the bottom surface of a first segment to be flush with the top surface of a second segment when the segments are stacked. The segments are made without corners. In addition, the segments feature a system whereby the two segments may be snapped to one another when stacked. Specifically, first segment features at least one protrusion extending perpendicularly from its top surface, and the second segment should feature at least one complimentary cavity in its top surface, the dimensions and volume of the cavity being such that the protrusion of the first segment is snugly fit within the cavity. |
| US10077795B2 |
Nut member
A nut member 10 facilitates an adjustment of the optical axis of a light, has excellent handleability, and includes a flange portion 11 to be supported by an attachment portion 6 disposed on the back side of a vehicle lamp member 1, and a leg portion 15 protruding to the front from the flange portion 11 and to be elastically deformed and fastened to the attachment portion 6, the lamp member 1 having an optical axis 100 to be adjusted by handling a screw 8 inserted into an insertion hole 22 formed over from an inside of the flange portion 11 to the leg portion 15. Before an insertion of the screw 8, a screw thread 14 of a female screw portion 13 has been formed on an inner surface of a flange insertion pass (insertion hole 22) to extend one round in a circumferential direction. |
| US10077794B2 |
Apparatus for mounting enclosures and fixtures and electronics contained therein
A stud for mounting an enclosure having a body with a first diameter, a length, a top, and a bottom. A head is connected to the top of the cylindrical body and extends beyond an outer surface of the cylindrical body. A cylindrical extension is connected to the bottom of the cylindrical body having a second diameter less than the first diameter, and an outer surface of the cylindrical extension is threaded. The cylindrical body includes a threaded cylindrical bore having an opening in the top of the cylindrical body, and the threaded cylindrical bore extends into the cylindrical body. |
| US10077791B2 |
Coupling device
A shaft coupling device includes a first portion, a second portion, a pair of buttons, a biasing member, and at least one button stop. The first portion has a female couple section and a first device mounting section. The second portion has a male couple section and a second device mounting section. The male couple section is configured so as to be receivable within the cavity of the female couple section. The biasing member, the button stop, and at least a portion of the first and second buttons are disposed within the second cavity of the male couple section, with the biasing member disposed between the buttons, biasing the buttons radially outwardly. The button stop limits the radially inward travel of the buttons. |
| US10077790B2 |
Spring clip with three cantilevered bars and integral 4-way locator
A spring clip includes a body having a base, a support post carried on the base, three cantilevered bars carried on the support post and a 4-way locator fixed to the base. |
| US10077785B2 |
Impeller assembly, turbocharger, and method of assembling impeller assembly
An impeller assembly includes: a compressor impeller; a flange member in which a shaft is inserted, the flange member having an abutting portion to abut on an upstream-side end surface, in an axis line direction, of the hub, and an impeller-side flange portion provided on an upstream side, in the axis line direction, of the abutting portion and protruding outward in a radial direction; a nut screwed on a tip portion of the shaft so as to hold the flange member between the nut and the end surface of the hub; a rotor of an electric generator or an electric motor, the rotor having a rotor-side flange portion disposed on an opposite to the hub across the impeller-side flange portion; and a fastening member fastening the impeller-side flange portion and the rotor-side flange portion to each other. |
| US10077783B2 |
Rotation mechanism and internal unit of rotation mechanism
A rotation mechanism includes a casing with an upper half portion and a lower half portion; and an internal unit disposed in the casing with a rotor rotating around an axis thereof. Additionally, a bearing portion rotatably supports the rotor, and an annular seal portion seals a gap surrounding a circumferential surface of the rotor. An axial movement restricting portion includes a fitting concave portion on one of the casing and the internal unit, and a fitting convex portion to be fitted into the fitting concave portion as a pair, which restricts relative movement between the casing and the internal unit in a direction of axis. A tapered surface is formed on the fitting concave portion and the fitting convex portion and a width thereof in the direction of axis increases toward an inner circumferential side in a radial direction. |
| US10077780B2 |
Method for controlling fan speed of electronic apparatus and electronic apparatus using the same
A method for controlling a fan speed of an electronic apparatus and the electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes: detecting an input voltage, an output current, and a working temperature of the electronic apparatus; calculating a target speed of the fan according to the input voltage, the output current, and the working temperature; providing a speed control signal indicating the target speed to drive the fan and obtaining a fan speed signal indicating an actual speed of the fan; and performing a close-loop control based on the fan speed signal, so that the actual speed is adjusted to the target speed. |
| US10077779B2 |
Rotor of a supercharging device
A rotor for a supercharging device may include a compressor wheel and a turbine wheel. A sealing disc may be arranged between the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel. The sealing disc may include a first side interfacing with the compressor wheel and a second side interfacing with the turbine wheel. The compressor wheel and the turbine wheel may each define one of a holding contour and a counter-holding contour, which respectively interact with a corresponding one of a holding contour and a counter-holding contour defined on each of the first side and the second side of the sealing disc. The respective holding contour may correspond to the respective counter-holding contour, which may engage in one another and secure the compressor wheel, the sealing disc and the turbine wheel to one another. |
| US10077776B2 |
Submersible pump apparatus
A submersible pump apparatus providing a motor assembly, a pump assembly, and a plastic pump housing. The motor assembly is either a canned motor assembly or a four inch motor assembly. The canned motor assembly is designed to prevent the immediate destruction of the submersible pump apparatus upon the occurrence of the breaching or leaking of the seals. The pump assembly is designed with either a single stage pump or multiple stage pump that utilizes a unique combination of propellers and intermediate flow straighteners, and driving mechanisms for the same. The plastic pump housing is designed to accommodate attachment of either the canned motor assembly or the four inch motor assembly to the same pump assembly. |
| US10077775B2 |
Magnetic liquid pump assembly with shaft and axle arrangement
A fluid pump assembly is provided. The pump has a pair of units magnetically coupled to each other. The first unit contains a drive motor and a magnetic assembly. The second unit contains a magnetic assembly and a blade of a propeller/impeller for imparting movement to a fluid. As the first unit is activated by the drive motor, a magnetic flux is created which in turn rotates the magnetic assembly in the second unit, driving the blade. |
| US10077774B2 |
Variable speed compressor protection system and method
A system and method for a compressor includes a compressor connected to a condenser, a discharge line temperature sensor that outputs a discharge line temperature signal corresponding to a discharge line temperature of refrigerant leaving the compressor, and a control module connected to the discharge line temperature sensor. The control module determines a saturated condenser temperature, calculates a discharge superheat temperature based on the saturated condenser temperature and the discharge line temperature, and monitors a flood back condition of the compressor by comparing the discharge superheat temperature with a predetermined threshold. The control module increases a speed of the compressor when the discharge superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold. |
| US10077770B2 |
Air compressor
A portable air compressor includes a box and a compressor unit accommodated in the box. The compressor unit includes a main frame, a cylinder fitted with a piston body, a motor, and a transmission mechanism. The motor drives the transmission mechanism to have the piston body conduct reciprocating motion in the cylinder to produce compressed air, which is transferred to an air storage container. The cylinder and the main frame are integrally formed of plastic. The cylinder defines an exit hole communicating with an inner space thereof. A metal seat is integrally formed at the cylinder. The central hole of the metal seat communicates with the exit hole of the cylinder. A plug is urged by a compression spring to seal the central hole of the metal seat. The metal seat can endure high temperature within the cylinder to ensure air-tightness between the plug and the metal seat. |
| US10077769B2 |
Fuel-pump controller
Disclosed herein is a dedicated pump controller apparatus for installation dedicated to and proximate a single fuel pump, comprising: at least one processor; data memory; and at least one fuel pump communications interface for communicating with said fuel pump. Further disclosed is a method for controlling fuel pumps using a dedicated pump controller comprising at least one processor and at least one data memory, comprising the steps of: installing a dedicated pump controller proximate to a single fuel pump; dedicating said dedicated pump controller to said single fuel pump; and communicating between said dedicated pump controller and said at least one fuel pump over at least one communications interface therebetween. |
| US10077763B2 |
Air operated pump
An air-driven pump includes a source of compressed air, a vacuum source including a venturi and two pump units with structurally independent pumping elements dividing pump chambers from air chambers. A directional control valve is in communication with the source of compressed air, the vacuum source, the pump unit air chambers. The directional control valve includes two valve positions alternating communication of the source of compressed air and the vacuum source with the air chambers. A pilot valve system shifts the directional control valve between the two valve positions at end of stroke positions of the pump and includes actuators extending into the air chambers to engage the pumping elements with the air chambers contracted. |
| US10077761B2 |
Improvements relating to wind turbine sensors
Improvements Relating to Wind Turbine Sensors A sensor apparatus for a wind turbine is described. The apparatus comprises a sensor and a heating system. The heating system comprises an optical fibre arranged to transmit electromagnetic radiation from a light source to the sensor. The sensor is irradiated by the electromagnetic radiation thereby heating the sensor and preventing or reducing ice accretion. |
| US10077760B2 |
Wind turbine with tower climatisation system using outside air
A wind turbine includes a tower, the tower having an upper part, a middle part and a lower part. The lower and the middle part of the tower form the base of the tower, waste heat generating equipment located in the middle part of the tower, and a cooling device with at least one cooling device inlet formed in the tower for introducing outside air surrounding the tower into the tower. The cooling device is adapted to guide the outside air from each cooling device inlet into the lower part of the tower such that the outside air can ascend towards the middle part and upper part of the tower while cooling the waste heat generating equipment. each cooling device inlet is located in the upper part of the tower. |
| US10077755B2 |
Method and device for producing a driving force by bringing about differences in a closed gas/liquid system
The invention relates to a method for producing a continuous driving force by providing kinetic energy of a liquid medium by means of bringing about differences in pressure in a closed system that is filled with liquid medium, in particular water, and gaseous medium, in particular air, and relates to a device for implementing the method, wherein the device consists of a vessel (1), which is enclosed on all sides, in which there is inserted an insert (2) that is open on its underside and in which a hollow body (3) with an outlet opening (4) is arranged on the upper side of the insert (2). Within the insert (2), a rotor (8) is arranged on a vertical shaft (7), said rotor (8) being driven by a motor (9). Fitted in the vessel (1) outside the insert (2) are one or more riser pipes (10), which are open at their lower ends and are inserted with their upper ends in the hollow body (3) above the insert (2) in a sealed-off manner. |
| US10077748B2 |
Fuel injector for common rail
A fuel injector, comprising an injector body having a longitudinal axis, an injector cavity, an injector orifice at a distal end of the injector cavity, and an inlet conduit configured to supply fuel into the injector cavity, a nozzle valve in the injector cavity, a drain circuit configured to drain fuel from the injector cavity to a low pressure drain, a pilot valve in flow communication with the drain circuit, a chamber housing having an inlet passage to receive fuel from the injector cavity, a return port in flow communication with the pilot valve to drain fuel to the drain circuit, and an abutting surface surrounding the return port, and a control body slidably disposed in the chamber housing, the control body having, a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis parallel with the injector body longitudinal axis, a first depression at the distal end defining a first control chamber in which one end of the nozzle valve is guided, a second depression at the proximal end defining a second control chamber in flow communication with the return port, and an annular seal disposed radially of the second depression having a first diameter at an inner surface and a second diameter at an outer surface, wherein the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. |
| US10077747B2 |
Fuel control system
A fuel control system includes a high pressure relief valve fluidly connected to a fuel pump outlet. The high pressure relief valve includes a closure and a nozzle. The closure has an opening and a locking notch defined by a circumferential wall. The nozzle has a base portion that is received within the opening and has a rim extending between a first surface and a second surface. The nozzle has a tab extending from the rim that is received within the locking notch. |
| US10077742B2 |
Technical trial method
A technical test method for evaluating at least one operating parameter of a device over a sequence of a plurality of operating stages, each stage corresponding to a stable value of at least one operating setpoint of the device. The method including at least sampling values of the at least one operating parameter over time, filtering the sampled values in order to obtain a filtered signal for each operating parameter, calculating the variance of the sampled values for each operating parameter in a sampling window during the operating stage, calculating the absolute value of the time derivative of the filtered signal for each operating parameter, and changing the value of the at least one operating setpoint when, for each operating parameter, the variance of the sampled values and the absolute value of the time derivative of the filtered signal are less than respective predetermined lower thresholds. |
| US10077740B2 |
Folding door thrust reversers for aircraft engines
Example folding door thrust reversers for aircraft engines are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a nacelle of a turbofan engine, where a fan duct is defined between the nacelle and a core of the turbofan engine. The example apparatus includes an opening in the nacelle between an outside of the nacelle and the fan duct and an inner door and an outer door disposed within the opening and pivotably coupled to the nacelle along aft edges thereof. The example inner and outer doors are pivotable between a first position in which the inner door and the outer door are disposed within the opening and oriented substantially parallel to each other, and a second position in which the inner door is disposed in the fan duct and oriented substantially perpendicular to an outer surface of the core and the outer door extends outward from the nacelle. |
| US10077739B2 |
Dual actuation system for cascade and thrust reverser panel for an integral cascade variable area fan nozzle
A cascade-variable area fan nozzle system (the “CVAFN System”) is provided. The CVAFN system may comprise a cascade portion and a variable area fan nozzle (“VAFN”) portion. The VAFN portion may include a VAFN panel. The cascade and VAFN panel may be integrally formed with one another. The CVAFN system may include an actuation system (e.g., a jack screw) that is configured to translate the cascade and VAFN panel forward and aft. The cascade and VAFN panel may be translated aft in response to activation of the thrust reverser and/or CVAFN system. |
| US10077738B2 |
Method for producing a piston for an internal combustion engine and piston produced by said method
A method for producing a piston for an internal combustion engine may include the steps of: producing a piston main body from a first blank via a deformation process; producing a piston ring part from a second blank via at least one of a deformation process and a casting process; pre-machining the first blank and the second blank, and finish machining a welding surface of the first blank and a welding surface of the second blank; connecting the pre-machined first blank and the pre-machined second blank via a welding process to form a piston body; and performing at least one of a secondary machining and a finish machining of the piston body to produce the piston. |
| US10077733B2 |
Systems and methods for operating a lift pump
Methods and systems are provided for operating a lift pump of an engine fuel system. In one example, a method may comprise predicting when a fuel rail pressure will decrease below a threshold assuming that a lift pump remains off. The method may further comprise powering on the lift pump before the fuel rail pressure decreases below to the threshold to prevent fuel rail pressure from decreasing below the threshold. |
| US10077732B2 |
Fuel injection control device for internal combustion engine
When single-injection control is executed, processing for initiating full injection is executed at a crank angle immediately before initiation of each fuel injection among crank angles at crank angle intervals of 30°. When multi-injection control is executed, processing for initiating the fuel injection is executed at a crank angle immediately before the initiation of the each fuel injection among crank angles at crank angle intervals of 10°. |
| US10077714B2 |
Repairable fuel injector
A fuel injector for a lean direct injection fuel nozzle has a pilot air swirler which sits radially outboard of a pilot fuel swirler radially outer wall. The air swirler is bounded on its radially outer side by joined wall portions. One wall portion extends axially and another wall portion converges radially. On the radially inwardly facing surface, the wall portions meet to provide a continuing wall surface of the air swirler which transitions from axial extension to radial convergence over a smooth radius. The curvature of this surface broadly mirrors the radially outwardly facing profile of the pilot fuel swirler radially outer wall. The axially extending wall portion is extended axially to form a first part of a join interface. The radially converging portion is extended in a radial direction to provide a second part of the join interface. |
| US10077713B2 |
Self-pressurizing film damper
A film damper for a gas turbine engine includes an annular inner member and an annular outer member located radially outboard of the annular inner member, the annular outer member and the annular inner member defining a damper annulus therebetween. A fluid supply passage delivers a flow of fluid into the damper annulus from the annular outer member, and a backflow prevention device is located at the fluid supply passage to prevent backflow of the flow of fluid from the damper annulus into the fluid supply passage. |
| US10077712B2 |
Venting system for a bearing housing thermal dam of a turbocharger
A venting system for a turbocharger may include a bearing housing. The bearing housing may include an inner member. A housing wall may extend from the inner member and may include at least one vent disposed therethrough. A partition may be sealed to the housing wall and the inner member. The partition, the housing wall, and the inner member may collectively form a thermal dam. |
| US10077711B2 |
Pneumatic actuator having a pressure relief window
A pneumatic actuator (1) includes a housing (22) having a first portion (23), a second portion (25), and a fluid inlet (2) formed in the first portion (23). The actuator (1) includes a diaphragm (6) disposed in the housing (22), a piston (7) connected to the diaphragm (6), and a spring (10) that extends between the piston (7) and the housing second portion (25). A pressurized chamber (3) is defined between the diaphragm (6) and the housing first portion (23), and the housing first portion (23) includes a pressure relief device (8). |
| US10077708B2 |
Gas engine and assembling method for gas engine
A gas engine includes a cylinder head, a prechamber cap that projects into a main combustion chamber by being inserted into an insertion hole formed in the cylinder head, that internally has a prechamber, and that supplies a flame generated in the prechamber to the main combustion chamber, and a prechamber holder that is disposed inside the cylinder head so as to hold the prechamber cap. One of the prechamber cap and the prechamber holder has a concave portion which accommodates an end portion of the other of the prechamber cap and the prechamber holder. An outer diameter of the end portion is set to be smaller than an inner diameter of the concave portion, thereby forming a space between the concave portion and the end portion at least in a radial direction orthogonal to a central axis. |
| US10077705B2 |
Flange structure
A flange structure for connecting together two members each having a flow path with different angles which can control an increase in flow resistance and can realize easy and stable manufacture can include a first member and a second member connected to each other through a flange. A central axis of a flow path of the second member can be slanted at a first angle with respect to a central axis of a flow path of the first member. The flow path of the first member and the flow path of the second member are allowed to communicate with each other by an in-flange flow path formed in the flange, and a second angle constituted of an acute angle between a central axis of the in-flange flow path and the central axis of the flow path of the first member is smaller than the first angle. |
| US10077701B2 |
Catalyst unit and exhaust gas catalyst
A catalyst unit includes: a ceramic catalyst body through which exhaust gas flows and having a substantially cuboid contour with a substantially rectangular inflow side and a substantially rectangular outflow side; a housing that at least partially encloses the catalyst body, and at least one bearing mat positioned in a gap formed between the catalyst body and the housing. Borders or edges of the catalyst body, which delimit the inflow side and the outflow side, each have dimensions of between 210 mm and 280 mm. The gap between the catalyst body and the housing, seen perpendicularly to the throughflow direction of the catalyst body, has a dimension determined according to the following relationship: s≤p*5, s being the dimension of the gap in mm and p the dimensionless amount of the density of the or each bearing mat expressed in kg/m2. |
| US10077696B2 |
Exhaust system with reactive heating system
The invention relates to a system component of an exhaust system for a combustion engine, more preferably of a motor vehicle, with at least one component portion having a closed hollow space structure (2), wherein walls of the closed hollow space structure (2) enclose a reaction chamber (5), in which at least one stationary system component (6) of a reactive heating system is arranged. By using a reactive heating system a rapid heating-up of at least one system component of the exhaust system is advantageously possible. |
| US10077695B2 |
Aftertreatment regeneration with variable time and temperature
A system includes an exhaust aftertreatment system operatively coupled to an engine. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes an exhaust aftertreatment component. A flow sensor is structured to provide an exhaust flow rate value of exhaust gas exiting the engine. A temperature sensor is structured to provide an exhaust temperature value of the exhaust gas proximate the exhaust aftertreatment component. A controller includes an exhaust conditions circuit structured to interpret the exhaust flow rate value via operative communication with each of the flow sensor, and to interpret the exhaust temperature value via operative communication with the temperature sensor. A regeneration time circuit is structured to determine a regeneration time value based on each of the exhaust flow rate value and the exhaust temperature value via a regeneration time lookup table. A regeneration control circuit is structured to control regeneration of the exhaust aftertreatment component based on the regeneration time value. |
| US10077693B2 |
Ceramic honeycomb structure and its production method
A ceramic honeycomb structure having pluralities of flow paths partitioned by porous cell walls; (a) the cell walls having porosity of 50-60%; and (b) in a pore diameter distribution in the cell walls measured by mercury porosimetry, (i) pore diameters at cumulative pore volumes corresponding to particular percentages of the total pore volume being within specific ranges and having specific relationships; and (ii) the difference between a logarithm of the pore diameter at a cumulative pore volume corresponding to 20% of the total pore volume and a logarithm of the pore diameter at 80% being 0.39 or less, and its production method. |
| US10077689B2 |
Combustion engine and gas handling system for pneumatic operation of a valve actuator
A combustion engine includes, a first controllable engine valve (8) arranged to selectively open/close a combustion chamber (7) included in the combustion engine (1), and a gas handling system arranged to drive the first engine valve (8), which gas handling system includes a closed pneumatic pressure fluid circuit, wherein the closed pressure fluid circuit includes, coupled in series with each other, a compressor (31) and a valve actuator (10) that are operatively connected to the first engine valve (8). The combustion engine is characterized by the gas handling system further including a gas accumulator (38) that is connected with the closed pressure fluid circuit via at least one gas accumulator conduit (39), which includes a controllable valve (40). A gas handling system for pneumatic control of a valve actuator is also described. |
| US10077688B2 |
Cam shaft phaser with mid-position and retard lock position
A cam shaft phaser, including: a stator including stops; a rotor rotatable with respect to the stator and including a plurality vanes extending radially outward from a body; a plurality of channels, each channel passing through a respective vane included in the plurality of vanes; and a plurality of pairs of advance and retard chambers at least partially formed by the plurality of radially inwardly extending stops and the plurality of vanes. Advance and retard chambers for each pair of advance and retard chambers are separated in a first circumferential direction by a respective vane from the plurality of vanes. Each channel connects the advance and retard chambers for said each pair of advance and retard chambers. The first plurality of channels are arranged to enable fluid flow through the first plurality of channels to displace the rotor from at least one circumferential position to a mid-lock or retard-lock position. |
| US10077684B2 |
Evaporator and rankine cycle system
An evaporator includes an introducing portion that introduces a heat source gas from a heat source gas pipe, a heat source gas passage through which the heat source gas introduced from the introducing portion flows, a heating portion that is disposed in the heat source gas passage and at which a working fluid is heated by the heat source gas, an increasing portion at which a cross-sectional area of the heat source gas passage gradually increases from an upstream side towards a downstream side in the heat source gas passage, and a flow regulating plate that is disposed on an upstream side from the heating portion in the heat source gas passage and that has a plurality of holes which allow the heat source gas to pass through the plurality of holes. |
| US10077683B2 |
Mass management system for a supercritical working fluid circuit
Provided herein is a heat engine system and a method for transforming energy, such as generating mechanical energy and/or electrical energy from thermal energy. The heat engine system may have one of several different configurations of a mass management system (MMS) fluidly coupled to a working fluid circuit. The MMS may be utilized to control the amount of working fluid added to, contained within, or removed from the working fluid circuit. The MMS may contain a mass control tank, an inventory transfer line, and system/tank transfer valves. The MMS may contain a transfer pump fluidly coupled to the inventory transfer line and configured to control the pressure in the inventory transfer line. The MMS may have two or more transfer lines, such as an inventory return line and valve, and an inventory supply line and valve. |
| US10077682B2 |
System and method for managing heat duty for a heat recovery system
A system includes an HRSG that includes a plurality of heat exchanger section fluidly coupled to each other. The plurality of heat exchanger sections comprises at least one economizer, at least one evaporator, at least one reheater, and at least one superheater. In addition, the HRSG includes an additional heat exchanger section coupled to two different heat exchanger sections of the plurality of heat exchanger sections. Further, the HRSG includes a controller programmed to selectively fluidly couple the additional heat exchanger section to one of the two different heat exchanger sections to alter a heat duty for the selected heat exchanger section fluidly coupled to the additional heat exchanger. |
| US10077681B2 |
Compliant heat shield liner hanger assembly for gas turbine engines
Hanger assemblies for coupling heat shield liners to cases of gas turbine engines are disclosed. The disclosed hanger assemblies include a pivoting joint coupled between a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to the liner by a liner attachment assembly and the second segment is coupled to the case by a case attachment assembly. At least one of the liner attachment assembly or the case attachment assembly permits translational movement of the first or second segments respectively with respect to the liner or case to accommodate for thermal expansion in the axial direction. |
| US10077674B2 |
Trunnion retention for a turbine engine
A fan for a gas turbine engine is provided. The fan includes a plurality of fan blades, a disk, and a trunnion mechanism for attaching the fan blades to the disk. The disk can be formed of a plurality of individual disk segments, with the trunnion mechanism attaching one of the plurality of fan blades to a respective disk segment. A retention member is also provided. The retention member includes a means for catching a portion of the trunnion mechanism should a primary attachment system of the trunnion mechanism fail. |
| US10077673B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring the operation of a power generating installation
A method for monitoring operation of a power generating installation that has at least one generator that is driven by a rotating machine, in which values of an operating parameter of the generator and/or rotating machine are captured and stored, it is ascertained whether the value of the operating parameter at prescribed checking times lies outside an admissible range, wherein a possible fault is inferred if the value of the operating parameter lies outside the admissible range at two directly successive checking times, an additional check is performed to determine whether the value of the operating parameter is approaching the admissible range in a prescribed checking interval that lies between two directly successive checking times and particularly extends as far as the later of the two checking times, and it is inferred that there is a fault if the value of the operating parameter is not approaching the admissible range. |
| US10077672B2 |
Ring-shaped compliant support
A ring-shaped compliant support for a gas turbine engine includes, among other things, an annular case, and an adjustment member that will turn relative to the annular case if exposed to thermal energy. |
| US10077658B2 |
Roller bracket for tunnel forms
A roller bracket having a base, a raising and lowering mechanism, a platform, and horizontal and vertical rollers. The base is attached to the vertical face of a starter wall at a level to provide a desired height for a concrete ceiling. With the platform in the raised position, the bottom edge of a tunnel form is lowered between the vertical roller and the starter wall onto the horizontal rollers. A wedge is driven between the vertical roller and the tunnel form to seal the tunnel form against the starter wall. After concrete has been poured, retained by the seal, and cured to form the concrete walls and ceiling, the mechanism can lower the platform to strip the tunnel form from the tunnel. The tunnel form can then be rolled away on the horizontal rollers while being retained on the horizontal rollers by the vertical roller and the starter wall. |
| US10077650B2 |
Continuous downlinking while drilling
A method for continuous downlinking from a surface location to a bottom hole assembly includes using a bottom hole assembly to drill a subterranean wellbore. A drilling value is acquired at a surface location while drilling. The acquired drilling value is downlinked from the surface location to the bottom hole assembly. This process is continuously repeated while drilling. |
| US10077649B2 |
Optical fiber feedthrough incorporating fiber bragg grating
Methods and systems for effectively sealing a fiber optic line to a pressure gauge device are disclosed. A pressure gauge device has an outer body, a reference volume within the outer body and a pressure sensor having a first side and a second side. The first side of the pressure sensor is exposed to a pressure inlet and the second side of the pressure sensor is exposed to the reference volume. A fiber optic line is coupled to the pressure gauge device using a feedthrough device. The fiber optic line comprises a first fiber optic line portion located within the feedthrough device, a second fiber optic line portion located within the reference volume and a third fiber optic line portion located within a cable located outside the pressure gauge device and coupled to the feed through device. The first fiber optic line portion comprises a first Fiber Bragg Grating (“FBG”). |
| US10077645B2 |
Compositions and methods for use of proppant surface chemistry to improve proppant consolidation and flowback control
Methods of hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation to improve the production rates and ultimate recovery by contacting unconsolidated resin-coated proppant particulates residing in a propped fracture with a reactive crosslinker in order to form a consolidated proppant pack. Methods for using proppant surface chemistry in water injection wells to consolidate the resin-coated proppant particulates in a gravel packed or frac packed region of a wellbore. |
| US10077644B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating high-pressure pulses in a subterranean dielectric medium
An apparatus and method for generating high-pressure pulses in a subterranean dielectric medium are provided. The method includes providing an electrode assembly in the medium, the electrode assembly having first and second electrodes that define a gap therebetween. A shaped electric current pulse is delivered to the electrode assembly. The electric current pulse has a duration greater than 100 μs so that an electric arc is formed between the first and second electrodes, thereby producing a pressure pulse in the medium. |
| US10077638B2 |
Downhole tools having hydrophobic coatings, and methods of manufacturing such tools
A downhole tool for use in wellbores comprises a layer of hydrophobic material over a body, wherein the layer of hydrophobic material comprises a transition metal boride having a higher hydrophobicity than the body. The downhole tool may comprise a body having a composition and the layer of hydrophobic material comprising a discontinuous phase of the transition metal binder dispersed within a first continuous phase comprising a metal binder. The layer of material may be chemically bonded to the body. An interface between the body and the layer of material may comprise the transition metal boride dispersed within a second continuous phase comprising the metal binder and the composition of the body. Methods of forming downhole tools include forming such a layer of material at a surface of a body of a downhole tool. |
| US10077629B2 |
Dump valve assembly and method therefor
A dump valve assembly is disclosed. The dump valve assembly has a seat plug that couples to a southern end of a traveling valve, a standing valve, and a ball. The seat plug has two prongs that engage two corresponding slots within the standing valve and that lift the ball off of the standing valve in order to open the standing valve for pump drainage. |
| US10077627B2 |
Downhole apparatus and method
An activation apparatus (10) for activating a downhole tool comprising a top sub (12), a bottom sub (14), an outer sleeve (16) having a port (18) and an inner sleeve (20) having a port (22). The apparatus (10) is configurable between a run-in configuration in which the ports (18, 22) are not aligned and an activated configuration in which the ports (18, 22) are aligned and permit lateral passage of fluid through the apparatus (10), the activation apparatus (10) being configured such that application of at least two forces to the activation apparatus (10) transitions the activation apparatus (10) from the run-in configuration to the activated configuration. |
| US10077626B2 |
Fracturing plug and method of fracturing a formation
A fracturing system including a plug having a solid mandrel preventing fluid flow therepast when set. A setting tool in operable communication with the plug; and a perforating gun disposed adjacent to the setting tool. A method for fracturing a formation. |
| US10077623B2 |
Valve with balanced blind seal ring
Directional control valves with blind shear rings are provided. In one embodiment, a valve includes a piston within an inner chamber of a hollow body having inlet and outlet ports in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The valve includes a shear seal ring positioned in the piston and seated against an interior surface within the hollow body. The shear seal ring includes an interior cavity for allowing fluid communication between the inlet port and the outlet port via the interior cavity depending on the position of the piston. Further, the valve includes a blind ring positioned in the piston. At least a portion of the blind ring is exposed to fluid via the interior cavity of the shear seal ring, and the blind ring prevents flow of fluid from the interior cavity of the shear seal ring through the blind ring. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. |
| US10077621B2 |
Diverter flow line insert packer seal
A diverter for redirecting drilling fluid in oilfield applications includes a support housing and a diverter body disposed therein. A lateral opening defined in the diverter body permits fluid communication between an interior passage of the diverter body and a lateral now outlet defined by the support housing. A pair of flow-line seals disposed radially between the support housing and the diverter body includes a flow-line seal disposed on axially upper and lower sides of the lateral flow outlet. The flow-line seals include a pair of substantially rigid support rings and first and second sealing bodies adhered thereto. The first sealing body is affixed to an inner diameter wall of the first and second support rings and extends to axially upper and lower walls of the support rings. The second sealing body is bonded axially between the support rings. |
| US10077620B2 |
Load shoulder system
A system including a load shoulder system, including a shoulder setting tool, including a shoulder coupling system configured to couple to a load shoulder, and a shoulder energizing system configured to couple the load shoulder to a tubular of a mineral extraction system. |
| US10077618B2 |
Surface controlled reversible coiled tubing valve assembly
A valve assembly for reversibly governing fluid flow through coiled tubing equipment. Valves of the assembly may be directed by a telemetric line running from an oilfield surface. In this manner, valve adjustment and/or reversibility need not require removal of the assembly from the well in order to attain manual accessibility. Similarly, operation of the valves is not reliant on any particular flow rate or other application limiting means. As such, multiple fluid treatments at a variety of different downhole locations may take place with a reduced number of trips into the well and without compromise to flow rate parameters of the treatments. |
| US10077614B2 |
Drilling assembly
A tool assembly is described. In embodiments, the tool assembly has an elongated body having uphole and downhole ends adapted for forming a tool joint, where the body has an axial through bore and at least one aperture in a side wall of the elongated body for receiving a keying element, and an inner de-coupling sleeve movable within the through bore of the elongated body. |
| US10077609B2 |
Drill bits having flushing
A drill bit for cutting a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a crown. The crown has a plurality of crown portions that are spaced about an operative circumference of the drill bit. The shank and crown cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. Each crown portion has two longitudinal edges, an outer surface, at least one inner surface and a cutting face. The crown has a base surface that is spaced from the cutting faces of the crown portions and cooperates with the inner surface of each of the two crown portions to define a slot. |
| US10077606B2 |
Methods of mitigating bituminous material adhesion using nano-particles
Embodiments relate to solid nano-particles applied to the surface of well equipment to treat bituminous material adhesion. An embodiment provides a method of treating the surface of well equipment. The method may comprise applying a solid nanoparticle film to the surface of the well equipment with a treatment fluid comprising solid nanoparticles. The method may further comprise allowing the solid nanoparticles to interact with the surface of the well equipment and/or bituminous materials adhered to the surface of the well equipment to remove at least a portion of the bituminous materials from the surface of the well equipment. |
| US10077604B2 |
Sealing element mounting
A sealing assembly for sealing against a piece of oilfield equipment in a wellbore. The sealing assembly has a support housing and the support housing defines an inner wall and a port configured for fluid communication with the wellbore. Such inner wall defines a stop shoulder, and the support housing has a limit structure proximate one or both end(s). A sealing element is contained within the support housing. A ring is connected to the sealing element at one or both end(s). Each ring is configured for slidable movement along the inner wall of the support housing and further configured to float between the stop shoulder and the limit structure. |
| US10077602B2 |
Security and escape apparatus for use with a window
A security and escape apparatus for use with a window mounted in a wall at a position spaced above a support surface is disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention track members of a first bar section are S-shaped in cross-section so as to carry a second bar section thereon and thereby allowing the bar members of the bar sections to be uniform in length. According to another aspect a release mechanism comprises an abutting portion which is positioned beneath the bar sections to retain the sections across a window opening. The abutting portion is positioned horizontally outwardly of the bar sections such that the bar sections can extend to form a ladder beneath the window opening. According to another aspect the apparatus includes a window frame mounting arrangement cooperative with the obstructing position for resisting dismantling of the apparatus. |
| US10077601B2 |
Overturn structure of a footstep of a folding ladder
An overturn structure of a footstep of a folding ladder, includes a footstep is disposed between two legs, wherein further comprising two pivot elements and a reinforcing bar connecting between the two legs, the pivot elements are respectively connected to both ends of the reinforcing bar, the pivot elements are pivoted joint to the footstep to make the footstep overturn about the reinforcing bar to fold and unfold, when the footstep is unfolded, the reinforcing bar is supported on the bottom portion of the footstep. The pivot elements are connected to the reinforcing bar, the pivot elements are pivoted joint to the footstep, the footstep can rotate about the reinforcing bar to fold and unfold, so that the structure is stable, when the footstep is unfolded, the reinforcing bar is supported on the bottom portion of the footstep, it thus significantly improves the bearing performance of the footstep. |
| US10077597B2 |
Fire rated door
A fire rated door includes a core, a first decorative panel and a second decorative panel. The core includes: (a) a fire resistant center panel having a bottom, a top, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, wherein the fire resistant center panel is made of a first fire resistant material, and (b) an extruded fire resistant border attached to the first side, the second side, the first end and the second end of the fire resistant center panel, wherein the extruded fire resistant border is made of a second fire resistant material having a higher density than the first fire resistant material. The first decorative panel is attached to the top of the fire resistant center panel and the extruded fire resistant border. The second decorative panel is attached to the bottom of the fire resistant center panel and the extruded fire resistant border. |
| US10077595B2 |
Stackable molded articles, and related assemblies and methods
Molded articles are provided. An exemplary molded article includes an inner panel portion, a main body portion, and a contoured portion extending between and interconnecting the inner panel portion and the main body portion so as to surround the inner panel portion and be surrounded by the main body portion. The contoured portion includes an outer angular region extending from the main body portion, an inner angular region extending from the inner panel portion, and a vertex region interconnecting the outer angular region and the inner angular region. The outer angular region includes contoured corner segments and contoured intermediate segments extending lengthwise between respective pairs of the contoured corner segments. The contoured intermediate segments have a first maximum thickness. The contoured corner segments have a second maximum thickness. The first maximum thickness is greater than the second maximum thickness. Related methods, assemblies, and apparatus are also provided. |
| US10077591B2 |
Door operator assembly
A combination door operator assembly and door, wherein the door operator assembly includes an operator unit mounted to the door on the pushing side thereof, an arm linkage having a driving arm and a driven arm, a mounting bracket on the frame of the door, a rechargeable power storage pack having at least one of a rechargeable battery and one or more capacitors, and a controller for monitoring a speed and a position of the door, wherein when the door moves faster than a predetermined speed, the motor is used as a generator to charge the rechargeable power storage pack and the speed of the door is reduced. |
| US10077590B2 |
Garage door venting system and method
A ventilation system for sectional-type garage doors, utilizing rollers and axle pins with device bodies of adjustable geometry to hold the upper section of the sectional door at an inwardly-rotated angle to facilitate venting of the space. Component installation and operation does not impact normal operation and is completely reversible, requiring no modifications to the door itself. |
| US10077588B1 |
Path guide for movable partition assemblies
A movable partition system that can include branched overhead rails where movable panels, such as glass doors, wall panels, are guided along the branched overhead rails by path guides positioned with the overhead rails. The guide paths are shaped and aligned within the overhead rails to provide a smooth transition at the junction between overhead rails. The combination is suitable for use with both right-angle and oblique angle branched overhead rails. |
| US10077582B2 |
Automatic child safety lock release
An automated child safety unlocking system which disengages the child safety locks and may unlock the vehicle door in appropriate circumstances such as when the vehicle ignition has been turned to the off position or when engine is stopped. The automated child safety unlocking system enables operability of the interior vehicle doors by an occupant to allow unencumbered egress from the vehicle to prevent a child or other individual from being trapped in the vehicle. The result is reduced risk that children or other vehicle occupants become dangerously entrapped within an overly hot, cold, or dangerous vehicle. |
| US10077580B2 |
Actuated locking system
An actuated locking system for locking a pressurized door assembly is provided. The locking system provides an actuator to position a claw arm having a hook latch in a locked and unlocked configuration. The claw arm may include a base element connected to the door assembly so that the hook latch is adjacent to a cooperating latching notch. The actuator may be connected to the base element on one end and on an opposing end pivotally connected to a pair of boomerang arms, which in turn is pivotally connected to a pair of fork arms, which in turn is operably connected to position the claw arm in the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. |
| US10077573B1 |
Portable hunting blind
A hunting blind is formed from rectangular panels hinged for accordion folding. A roof structure is provided that stabilizes the blind with end pins interlocking with the panels. A window covering structure is provided that is silently openable. |
| US10077572B1 |
Systems and methods for lifting and positioning a roof for installation on a storage tank
A system includes a plurality of lifts configured to couple to a storage tank about the storage tank, a reservoir to store compressed air, and a manifold. Each lift includes a hoist, a coupling to extend between the hoist and a roof of the storage tank, an inlet conduit to be coupled to an inlet of the hoist, and an outlet conduit to be coupled to an outlet of the hoist. A pressure difference between the inlet of the hoist and the outlet of the hoist spools the hoist. The manifold fluidly couples the reservoir to each inlet conduit and fluidly couples each outlet conduit to an exhaust. The manifold includes a plurality of outlet valves, each coupled to one outlet conduit of the plurality of outlet conduits and configured to regulate flow between the outlets of the plurality of hoists and the exhaust. |
| US10077571B2 |
Illuminated water sprayer
The present disclosure relates to a water sprayer and various features thereof. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a water sprayer for use in a pool, and to a method for using the same. In various embodiments, the water sprayer may include a water output mechanism and a light source that is powered by flowing water to provide illumination functionality. |
| US10077570B2 |
Lane line tensioning apparatus
A line tensioning device for adjusting and maintaining consistent tension in an anchored line has a ratchet assembly and a tension indicator assembly. The tension indicator assembly secures the device to an anchoring point and permits linear movement of the ratchet assembly between the line and the anchoring point. The tension indicator assembly includes a compressed spring and a plunger with a tension indicator mark visible externally from a plunger housing above a predetermined tension force threshold. |
| US10077569B2 |
Swimming pool deck jet system and associated methods
Exemplary embodiments are directed to deck jet systems including an adjustable cover and flexible finishing cap. The deck jet systems include a housing with threads formed on an inner surface of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustment ring with threads formed on an outer surface of the adjustment ring complementary to the threads of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustable cover, the bottom surface of the adjustable cover being inserted into the proximal end of the housing and supported by a top surface of the adjustment ring. Engagement of the threads of the housing and the adjustment ring and rotation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing can vary an elevation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing which, in turn, varies an elevation of the adjustable cover relative to the housing. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods of adjusting a deck jet system. |
| US10077568B2 |
Combination folding spa cover and receptacle
A spa cover and receptacle in combination, the spa cover being a retractable, folding, insulating spa cover with interconnected, plural, elongated, generally rectangular, panel members, the panel members being connected to each other along their longitudinal edges or sides by hinge members that act as seals to close the entire gap between adjoining panel members, wherein the hinge members alternate between the upper and lower surfaces of adjacent panel members, such that the panel members are easily foldable into a vertical stack. The open-topped receptacle is provided with roller members to reduce friction when the panel members are delivered into the panel members in a vertical stack adjacent the spa, the receptacle being a free-standing member, a member mounted to the spa wall, or a member manufactured as an integral component of the spa housing. |
| US10077566B2 |
Safety railing mount for roof
Apparatus for mounting safety railing to a roof comprising a face plate extending along the length of the roof. A mounting plate arranged to be mounted to the face plate of the roof. A receiving hole on the mounting plate arranged to receive a vertical support post thereby supporting the post in a vertical position preventing horizontal movement of the post. A safety rail arrangement supported by the vertical post. A first end of the post is arranged to be supported in a vertical manner to a suitable support below the mounting plate. |
| US10077564B1 |
Method for erecting a concrete structure and climbing formwork
A method for erecting a concrete structure by successively casting at least a first casting segment with a first floor slab, a second casting segment with a second floor slab and a third casting segment with a third floor slab includes providing a support column carrying a frame for suspending a formwork therefrom, the support column having a jack for transferring the support column from a retracted position to an extended position and vice versa, supporting the support column, by means of a first support bracket, arranging a second support bracket, at a vertical position between the second and third floor slab, on the support column, activating the jack for transferring the support column from the retracted position to the extended position, supporting the support column, by means of the second support bracket, and activating the jack for transferring the support column from the extended position to the retracted position. |
| US10077563B2 |
Front adjustable wall panel mounting device
A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The tilt, depth and vertical height of the wall panel can all be adjusted while the wall panel remains mounted to the wall frame. |
| US10077560B2 |
Stair assistance device
A stair assistance device for assisting a person to climb up and down stairs. The device may include a handle, a saddle for engagement with a guide rail mounted alongside the stairs, the saddle being connected to the handle and being arranged for sliding motion along the guide rail, a braking rail for mounting alongside the stairs parallel to the guide rail, and a bracket connected to the saddle, the bracket being for selectively engaging with the braking rail to prevent motion of the handle and saddle along the guide rail. The bracket and the braking rail together form a releasable ratchet that, when engaged, prevents movement of the handle in a downstairs direction and allows movement of the handle in an upstairs direction. The handle may be coupled to the pawl of the ratchet such that a predetermined movement of the handle will disengage the pawl from the ratchet. |
| US10077551B2 |
Joint edge assembly and method for forming joint in offset position
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a joint edge assembly and method of positioning and installing joint edge assembly for adjacent concrete slabs. The method includes positioning the joint edge assembly in an offset position from the joint. The method of various embodiments also includes using a plurality of height adjusters or plates fixed to the slab engagement surface of the one of the joint edge members to adjust or assist in adjusting the height of the joint edge assembly relative to the formwork and relative to the plane of the top surfaces of the concrete slabs. |
| US10077550B2 |
Fire-rated joint system
A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece. |
| US10077549B2 |
Kits, assemblies and methods for no-tools toilet installation
Kits and methods for installing a toilet bowl or toilet assembly without tools, and an installed toilet assembly, are described. The methods and assembly work with an existing flange or can include a standard closet flange configured to receive a flange bolt. The kits and assemblies include a flange bolt having a bolt head and a bolt stem extending from the bolt head and having an end portion opposite the bolt head, wherein the stem has an outer surface and the bolt head is configured so as to fit through an opening in a flange so that the bolt head contacts the lower surface of the flange and the end portion of the stem extends upwardly from the upper surface of the flange; and a bolt locking knob having an interior surface defining an opening extending therethrough, wherein the interior surface is configured so that when the end of the bolt stem is placed within the opening the interior surface of the knob contacts the exterior surface of the bolt stem in locking engagement and the knob is able to be hand tightened on the bolt stem when a toilet bowl base is positioned in place over the flange and the bolts have a size that is coordinated with the size of the locking knobs to eliminate the use of tools on installation of the bowl. Handle fasteners for manual tightening may also be included for installation of a tank on the bowl also without the use of tools. Mounting blocks are also described which enable installation while minimizing potential for injury due to suspending a toilet bowl or assembly while aligning the bowl so as to sit on a flange bolt(s). |
| US10077547B2 |
Flush toilet
A flush toilet wherein the rim inside wall portion comprises a rim inside wall upper sloped surface, and an improvement in user visibility and user rim portion cleanability is sought, flush water can be constrained from splashing outside the bowl portion by traveling by centrifugal force along the rim inside wall upper sloped surface from the inside surface formed at a relatively low height. The rim portion of the flush toilet of the invention includes a rim inside wall portion; the rim inside wall portion comprises a rim inside wall upper sloped surface, and an inside surface vertically extending straight up to the rim inside wall upper sloped surface; and the water supply apparatus comprises a constant flow rate valve for spouting a predetermined constant flow rate of flush water from the water spouting portion. |
| US10077546B2 |
Cartridge for a urinal outlet
A removable cartridge for a low or zero water urinal outlet comprises a body comprising a side wall including one or more locking projections projecting out from the wall. One or more resilient elements are provided in the wall and each resilient element includes one of the locking projections. |
| US10077538B2 |
Axial reinforcement system for restorative shell
An axial reinforcement system is disclosed that provides a shell (i.e., a form or jacket) that protects a weight-bearing member (e.g., a cement column) from a corrosive environment and which also substantially increases the structural capacity of the weight-bearing member. The shell is integrated with “positioners” and reinforcing elements, the combination of which offers several advantages over conventional shells. The positioner is attached directly to the shell and the positioner is, in turn, secured to a reinforcing element, which can be a reinforced steel, such as rebar, or a carbon fiber reinforced polymer material. The axial reinforcement system has been found to substantially increase the structural rigidity of the weight-bearing member, while at the same time protecting the weight-bearing member from corrosion and is also simple to install. |
| US10077537B2 |
Inflatable pollution containment rim system
Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant inflatable segmented rim encircling a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the buoyant inflatable rim segments with an inflation/deflation valve, ballast attachment, a hose and pump to remove liquid. |
| US10077528B2 |
Clothes dryer
A clothes dryer having a lint collecting device for collecting lint is disclosed. The clothes dryer includes: a drum; a duct through which drying air discharged from the drum flows; and a lint removing device disposed in a path of the duct to filter lint contained in the air, wherein the lint removing device includes a cylindrical lint filter of which a part of an outer surface is open, a screw having a spiral blade rotatably provided in an axial direction of the lint filter, a contact rib formed at an opening of the lint filter, and an elastic member configured to protrude to an outside of the blade to be in contact with an inner surface of the lint filter and the contact rib. |
| US10077522B2 |
Method for controlling washing apparatus
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a washing apparatus, and more particularly, to method for controlling a washing apparatus provided with an independently rotatable drum and a pulsator, comprising a step of draining further comprising a plurality of steps of draining a predetermined amount of rinsing water at a time; a middle step of dehydrating; and a step of supplying water, further comprising a plurality of steps of providing a predetermined amount of rinsing water at a time. |
| US10077516B2 |
Polymer compositions and nonwoven materials prepared therefrom
The invention relates to a fiber comprising a blend of 10-50 wt % of a polymer blend modifier and 50-90 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer; 5-50 wt % of a propylene-modifier and 50-95 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer; and 5-35 wt % of a polymer blend modifier and 65-95 wt % of a propylene-modifier. The polymer blend modifier has a first propylene-based polymer and a different second propylene-based polymer that is a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene and a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin. The propylene-modifier is a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of propylene with 0.5-4 wt % ethylene or C4 to C10 alpha-olefins. The propylene-based elastomer is propylene and 5-25 wt % of one or more C2 to C4-C12 alpha-olefins and has a triad tacticity greater than 90% and a heat of fusion less than 75 J/g. |
| US10077515B2 |
Wrapping net, and manufacturing method for same
This is to provide a wrapping net which maintains the merits by wrapping with a wrapping net effective for conveying and storage, and, in which a removal operation of the wrapping net is easy, even when a residue of the wrapping net is migrated into a feed or a fermentation raw material, an effect on the livestock is a little or no trouble is caused in a fermentation apparatus. It comprises warp yarn groups aligned in parallel in a lengthwise direction of a knitted fabric form a plural number of independent chain stitches by continuous loops in the lengthwise direction thereof, respectively, and each loop of the independent chain stitches is connected to other loops of other independent chain stitches by weft to form a knitted fabric. In the knitted fabric, characteristic feature resides in that at least the weft comprises a cellulose-based fiber, and yarn strength of the warp is greater than yarn strength of the weft. |
| US10077513B1 |
Stitch marker
A stitch marker is provided. The stitch marker includes a first ring including a first identifier and a second ring including a second identifier different from the first identifier. The first ring and the second ring may be connected together by a looped wire. The looped wire allows the first ring and the second ring to pivot relative to one another. |
| US10077511B2 |
Modular adjustable hand loom
A plurality of elongate loom sections are interconnected via male and female connectors to form a modular hand loom having a size that is adjustable. A first loom section has a male connector extending from an end portion of the first loom section. A second loom section has a female connector configured to connect to the male connector in a snap fit arrangement. The second loom section includes a release member to facilitate disconnection of the male connector from the female connector. |
| US10077510B2 |
Gauze fabric
A gauze fabric includes a surface layer composed of twisted yarns, a back layer composed of twisted yarns, and a middle layer composed of twisted yarns. The middle layer is provided between the surface layer and the back layer. The surface layer and the back layer are directly and/or indirectly joined with each other. The twisted yarns in the surface layer are twisted yarns having twisting coefficient of 3.3 or less. The twisted yarns in the back layer are twisted yarns having twisting coefficient of 3.3 or less. The twisted yarns in the middle layer are twisted yarns having twisting coefficient of 3.5 or more. The gauze fabric has good touch feeling and is capable of being sewn. |
| US10077509B2 |
Production of micro- and nano-fibers by continuous microlayer coextrusion
A multilayered polymer composite film includes a first polymer material forming a polymer matrix and a second polymer material coextruded with the first polymer material. The second polymer material forms a plurality of fibers embedded within the polymer matrix. The fibers have a rectangular cross-section. |
| US10077508B2 |
Multizone control of lamps in a conical lamphead using pyrometers
A method and apparatus for processing a semiconductor substrate is described. The apparatus is a process chamber having an optically transparent upper dome and lower dome. Vacuum is maintained in the process chamber during processing. The upper dome is thermally controlled by flowing a thermal control fluid along the upper dome outside the processing region. Thermal lamps are positioned proximate the lower dome, and thermal sensors are disposed among the lamps. The lamps are powered in zones, and a controller adjusts power to the lamp zones based on data received from the thermal sensors. |
| US10077507B2 |
Solution growth of single-crystal perovskite structures
A method for growing single-crystal perovskite structures comprises immersing a film of a metal precursor compound on a surface of a substrate, the metal precursor compound comprising a metal ion B, in a solution comprising a cation precursor compound, the cation precursor compound comprising a cation ion A and an anion X, at a concentration of the cation precursor compound, a growth time, and a growth temperature sufficient to dissolve the film to release the metal ion B to form a complex with the anion X and sufficient to induce recrystallization of the complex with the cation ion A to form a plurality of single-crystal perovskite structures composed of A, B and X. The single-crystal perovskite structures, devices incorporating the same, and methods of using the devices are also provided. |
| US10077506B2 |
Structured particles
A powder comprising pillared particles for use as an active component of a metal ion battery, the pillared particles comprising a particle core and a plurality of pillars extending from the particle core, wherein the pillared particles are formed from a starting material powder wherein at least 10% of the total volume of the starting material powder is made up of starting material particles having a particle size of no more than 10 microns. |
| US10077505B2 |
Metal-film forming apparatus and metal-film forming method
A metal-film forming apparatus includes: an anode; a resin substrate having a surface on which a conductor pattern layer that serves as a cathode is formed; a solid electrolyte membrane that contains metal ions and is between the anode and the resin substrate, the solid electrolyte membrane contacting a surface of the conductor pattern layer when a metal film is formed; a power supply; and a conductive member that is arranged contacting the conductor pattern layer when the metal film is formed, such that a negative electrode of the power supply is electrically connected to the conductor pattern layer, the conductive member being detachable from the conductor pattern layer, wherein the metal ions are reduced to deposit metal that forms the metal film on the surface of the conductor pattern layer when the voltage is applied. |
| US10077499B2 |
Corrosion mitigation for gearbox
A magnesium component of a rotary wing aircraft is provided including a groove including a first sidewall and a second sidewall arranged on opposing sides of a recessed opening. The first sidewall includes a deposit positioned adjacent the recessed opening. The deposit is formed by cold spraying one or more layers or powdered material within an area of the first sidewall from which material was removed. |
| US10077497B2 |
Hollow cathode discharge (HCD) suppressing capacitively coupled plasma electrode and gas distribution faceplate
A faceplate for a gas distribution system of a plasma processing chamber includes a faceplate body having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a side surface. A first plurality of holes in the faceplate body extends from the first surface to the second surface. At least some of the first plurality of holes has a first size dimension and a second size dimension in a plane parallel to the first surface. The first size dimension is transverse to the second size dimension. The first size dimension is less than 3 plasma sheath thicknesses of plasma generated by the plasma processing chamber. The second size dimension is greater than 2 times the first size dimension. |
| US10077495B2 |
Method for manufacturing catalyst for carbon nanotube synthesis
Single walled carbon nanotubes can be synthesized and production efficiency of carbon nanotubes can be enhanced by a method including a supplying step (S11) in which particulate carriers are supplied into a drum, a sputtering step (S12) for supporting a catalyst, in which sputtering is performed while this drum 10 is rotated around the axis and is swung so that one end portion and the other end portion in the axial direction of the drum 10 are relatively vertically switched, and a recovering step (S13) in which the particulate carriers are recovered by inclining the drum to discharge the particulate carriers from the drum. |
| US10077493B2 |
Methods for applying aluminum coating layer to a core of copper wire
Methods of applying aluminum coating layers over copper wires are disclosed. A first method may include applying aluminum powder to the surface of a rod, passing the rod through a first set of compression rolls thereby forcing the aluminum powder into a compacted preform around the rod, and heating the rod covered by the preform at 550° C. to 620° C. Further, the heated preform coated rod is passed through a second set of compression rolls thereby obtaining an aluminum coated copper rod. A second method includes disposing a copper rod inside an aluminum tube having an inner layer formed of brazing aluminum alloy, reducing the diameter of the tube's inner surface to match the copper rod, and heating the composite tube-rod such that the inner layer of the brazing alloy fuses to the rod. Another method includes passing the copper rod through a spray of metallic aluminum. |
| US10077491B2 |
High carbon hot rolled steel sheet and method for manufacturing the same
A high carbon hot rolled steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, wherein excellent cold workability and excellent hardenability are obtained stably. The high carbon hot rolled steel sheet has a composition containing C: 0.20% to 0.48%, Si: 0.1% or less, Mn: 0.5% or less, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.01% or less, sol. Al: more than 0.10% and 1.0% or less, N: 0.005% or less, B: 0.0005% to 0.0050%, and the remainder composed of Fe and incidental impurities, on a percent by mass basis, and a microstructure composed of ferrite and cementite, wherein the average grain size of the above-described ferrite is 10 to 20 μm and the spheroidization ratio of the above-described cementite is 90% or more. |
| US10077490B2 |
Low temperature hardenable steels with excellent machinability
The present invention relates to the application of at least partially bainitic or interstitial martensitic heat treatments on steels, often tool steels or steels that can be used for tools. The first tranche of the heat treatment implying austenitization is applied so that the steel presents a low enough hardness to allow for advantageous shape modification, often trough machining. Thus a steel product is obtained which can be shaped with ease and whose hardness can be raised to a higher working hardness with a simple heat treatment at low temperature (below austenitization temperature). |
| US10077486B2 |
High-strength cold-rolled steel sheet and method of manufacturing the same
A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet has a composition and a microstructure. The microstructure comprises: ferrite having an average grain size of 5 μm or less and a volume fraction of 3% to 20%, retained austenite having a volume fraction of 5% to 20%, and martensite having a volume fraction of 5% to 20%, the remainder being bainite and/or tempered martensite. The total number of retained austenite with a grain size of 2 μm or less, martensite with a grain size of 2 μm or less, or a mixed phase thereof is 150 or more per 2,000 μm2 of a thickness cross section parallel to the rolling direction of the steel sheet. |
| US10077482B2 |
Molten iron refining method and device thereof
Provided are a molten metal refining device and method. The molten metal refining method includes: preparing molten metal; dipping an impeller into the molten metal; supplying a liquid dephosphorization agent on top of the molten metal; and stirring the molten metal by rotating the impeller, wherein a solid dephosphorization agent in a powder state is supplied through the lower portion of the impeller in the stirring of the molten metal, thereby improving the stirring efficiency of the molten metal and efficiently controlling the phosphorus concentration in the molten metal. |
| US10077473B2 |
Method for genotyping clonotype profiles using sequence tags
The invention is directed to sequence-based profiling of populations of nucleic acids by multiplex amplification and attachment of one or more sequence tags to target nucleic acids and/or copies thereof followed by high-throughput sequencing of the amplification product. In some embodiments, the invention includes successive steps of primer extension, removal of unextended primers and addition of new primers either for amplification (for example by PCR) or for additional primer extensions. Some embodiments of the invention are directed to minimal residual disease (MRD) analysis of patients being treated for cancer. Sequence tags incorporated into sequence reads provide an efficient means for determining clonotypes and at the same time provide a convenient means for detecting carry-over contamination from other samples of the same patient or from samples of a different patient which were tested in the same laboratory. |
| US10077472B2 |
High data rate integrated circuit with power management
A sensor device includes a sensor array and a flow cell in fluid communication with the sensor array. Bias circuitry apply bias arrangements to the sensor array to produce sensor data. Peripheral circuitry coupled to the bias circuitry produces streams of data from the sensor array, the peripheral circuitry having an active mode and an idle mode. Logic to switch the peripheral circuitry between the active mode and the idle mode to control power consumption is provided. A temperature sensor may be included, and the logic can operate with feedback to switch between the active mode and the idle mode to maintain the temperature within an operating range. |
| US10077469B2 |
Pre-amplification assay
Provided herein are methods and compositions to determine the efficacy of a nucleic acid pre-amplification reaction. |
| US10077468B2 |
PCR primer capable of reducing non-specific amplification and PCR method using the PCR primer
The present invention relates to a PCR primer facilitating hot-start PCR by suppressing non-specific amplification at room temperature and at the same time capable of reducing significantly non-specific amplification by dominating the amplification of the PCR product rather than the amplification of the original template from the third PCR cycle, more precisely a PCR primer prepared by additionally inserting the reverse-complementary sequence to a certain region starting from the 5′-start site of the 5′-terminus of the original primer which is composed of priming sequence to anneal to a PCR template into the 5′-terminus of the original primer and a PCR method using the same. The primer of the present invention has a original primer sequence composed of priming sequence to anneal to a PCR template and an additional reverse-complementary sequence, which inserted into the 5′-terminus of the original primer, to a certain region starting from the 5′-start site of the 5′-terminus of the original primer sequence, suggesting that a template-specific sequence and its reverse-complementary sequence are included in the same primer. The present invention can improve PCR specificity by reducing non-specific amplification. |
| US10077465B2 |
Sorbents for extraction and stabilization of nucleic acids
Mesoporous sorbents are effective for storing and transporting nucleic acids. In particular, two ethane-bridged silica sorbents with amine functionalities are particularly effective and capable of binding nucleic acids for storage. |
| US10077464B2 |
Micro-organism detection medium comprising at least one alkyl(thio)glycoside
A microorganism detection medium, said detection being based on showing the presence of a microbial enzyme activity chosen from esterase and/or osidase and/or peptidase and/or sulfatase and/or phosphatase activities of microorganisms, preferably said microbial enzyme activity being an esterase activity, said medium comprising: at least one chromogenic and/or fluorogenic substrate specific to the enzyme activity sought, preferably specific to an esterase activity, at least one alkyl(thio)glycoside, at least one solvent (S). |
| US10077456B2 |
Method for producing polymer, method for producing organic acid, and organic acid-producing microorganism
The present invention provides a method of producing a polymer, which comprises the step of performing a polymerization reaction using, as a starting material, an organic acid obtained by allowing a microorganism or a treated cell thereof to act on an organic raw material, wherein said microorganism has an ability to produce an organic acid and has been modified so as to produce less aromatic carboxylic acid as compared to an unmodified strain. |
| US10077455B2 |
3HP tolerance
Cells and cell cultures are provided that have improved tolerance to 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3HP). Genetic modifications to provide a mutated or overexpressed SFA1 gene or other enhancement of 3HP detoxification via a glutathione-dependent dehydrogenase reaction, including medium supplementation with glutathione, may be combined with a 3HP producing metabolic pathway. |
| US10077447B2 |
Coryneform bacterium and method for producing heterologous fusion proteins
The present invention provides a coryneform bacterium having an ability to produce a heterologous fusion protein by secretory production, which has been modified to express a genetic construct for secretory production of the heterologous fusion protein encoding at least a heterologous fusion protein comprising an extein and an intein having an activity of acyl rearrangement. The method for producing proteins modified at the C-terminus is also provided. |
| US10077436B2 |
Beta-glucosidase enzymes for increased biomass saccharification
Described herein are beta-glucosidase enzymes that have improved beta-glucosidase activity compared to a control beta-glucosidase enzyme. The improved beta-glucosidase enzymes are useful for converting a cellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars such as glucose. Also described are isolated polynucleotides that encode polypeptides having improved beta-glucosidase activity, expression cassettes for expressing the improved beta-glucosidase polypeptides, and cells, such as yeast cells, transformed with the expression cassettes. |
| US10077435B2 |
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 chosen 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 filamentous 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 used in a process for the saccharification of cellulosic material. |
| US10077431B2 |
Phage therapy of pseudomonas infections
The present invention relates to bacteriophage therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel bacteriophages having a high specificity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, their manufacture, components thereof, compositions comprising the same and the uses thereof in phage therapy. |
| US10077430B2 |
Recombinant adenovirus with increased safety and anticancer activities, and use thereof
The present invention relates to a recombinant adenovirus with increased in-vivo safety, tissue specificity, and anticancer activities, and a use thereof. Specifically, the recombinant adenovirus comprising: a promoter of the liver tissue-specific phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) gene; a trans-splicing ribozyme which is operably linked to the promoter and acts on a cancer-specific gene; a therapeutic gene or a reporter gene which is linked to the 3′ exon of the ribozyme; and a serotype 35 fiber knob and a serotype 5 shaft, in which the orf4 gene is deleted from adenovirus E1, E3 and E4 orf1, shows remarkable in-vivo safety, high specificity for a target tissue, and remarkable anticancer effects, and thus can be useful for an anticancer drug or a cancer diagnostic agent as a gene delivery vector. |
| US10077429B2 |
Method of efficiently establishing induced pluripotent stem cells
The present invention provides a method of improving iPS cell establishment efficiency, comprising contacting a protein involved in primitive streak (PrS) formation, preferably Foxh1, or a nucleic acid that encodes the same with a somatic cell in a nuclear reprogramming step. Also provided is a method of producing an iPS cell, comprising contacting the protein involved in PrS formation or a nucleic acid that encodes the same, and nuclear reprogramming substance(s) with a somatic cell. |
| US10077427B2 |
Means and methods for influencing the stability of cells
The invention provides a method for influencing the stability of an antibody producing cell, comprising directly or indirectly influencing the amount of BCL6 and/or Blimp 1 expression product within said antibody producing cell. Stable antibody producing cells and cell lines are also provided, as well as methods for producing antibodies using such cells and/or cell lines. |
| US10077426B2 |
Therapeutic apoptotic cell preparations, method for producing same and uses thereof
The present application provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of mononuclear-enriched cells in an early-apoptotic state, methods for the production of said compositions and uses thereof in the treatment of diseases characterized by pathological immune responses. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used in treatment of conditions such as, but not limited to, graft versus host disease (GVHD) and autoimmune diseases including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease, gout and arthritis. |
| US10077425B2 |
Method for producing ciliary marginal zone-like structure
The invention provides a method for producing a cell aggregate containing a ciliary marginal zone-like structure by culturing a cell aggregate containing a retinal tissue in which Chx10 positive cells are present in a proportion of 20% or more of the tissue in a serum-free medium or serum-containing medium, each containing a substance acting on the Wnt signal pathway for only a period before the appearance of a RPE65 gene expressing cell, followed by culturing the “cell aggregate in which a RPE65 gene expressing cell does not appear” thus obtained in a serum-free medium or serum-containing medium, each not containing a substance acting on the Wnt signal pathway and so on. |
| US10077424B2 |
Methods of producing RPE cells and compositions of RPE cells
The present invention provides improved methods for producing RPE cells from human embryonic stem cells or from other human pluripotent stem cells. The invention also relates to human retinal pigmented epithelial cells derived from human embryonic stem cells or other human multipotent or pluripotent stem cells. hRPE cells derived from embryonic stem cells are molecularly distinct from adult and fetal-derived RPE cells, and are also distinct from embryonic stem cells. The hRPE cells described herein are useful for treating retinal degenerative diseases. |
| US10077421B2 |
Measuring flow rate
Embodiments are described that relate to flow rate measuring systems that may be used in cell expansion systems (CES) and in methods for controlling fluid input into systems such as a CES. |
| US10077419B2 |
Method for mass producing alcohol-containing spherical beads
A method for making an alcohol-containing food product comprises combining: (a) a first aqueous solution that includes a multivalent salt, one or more liquid alcohol additives and a thickening agent; with (b) a second aqueous solution that includes an alginate bath. The combination uses extrusion machinery to mass produce spherical beads, less than about 20 mm in typical diameter, with a liquid alcohol center encapsulated in a gelled outer shell. The resulting end product should be collected and stored in a third aqueous solution that maintains similar properties to the first aqueous solution and one or more liquid alcohol additives. |
| US10077416B2 |
Disinfection composition, disinfection method, disinfection protocol for tooth brushes, and disinfection product
The present invention relates to a disinfection composition, particularly for lasting disinfection of synthetic fibers, synthetic surfaces, metallic surfaces and composite surfaces, and similar surfaces, said disinfection composition comprising at least one disinfectant, at least one fat- and residue-removing component, at least one additional protection component and additional components which are compatible with the above components and have low or no toxicity. The invention further relates to a disinfection method, to a specific tooth brush disinfection protocol and finally, to a corresponding disinfection product. |
| US10077415B2 |
Detergents capable of cleaning, bleaching, sanitizing and/or disinfecting textiles including sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids
The present invention relates to novel combined laundry detergent, bleach, and antimicrobial composition incorporating novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds used in compositions of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Compositions of the invention may be in the form of a liquid, a solid, or a gel. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds useful in preparing compositions of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. |
| US10077413B2 |
Lubricating composition containing a detergent
The invention provides a process to prepare a detergent in the presence of a polyether compound. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing the detergent. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine. |
| US10077411B2 |
Grease composition
The invention provides a grease composition containing a base oil, a thickener, and an anti-flaking additive such as a compound represented by, for example, formula (1-1), which grease composition can prevent the white layer flaking of the rolling bearings. (In the formula, R1 and R4 are each independently a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.) |
| US10077409B2 |
Low viscosity low volatility lubricating oil base stocks and methods of use thereof
A lubricating oil base stock including one or more monoesters represented by the formula (I), (II), (III) and (IV) as defined herein. The lubricating oil base stock has a high temperature high shear (HTHS) viscosity of less than about 1.7 cP as determined by ASTM D4683, and a Noack volatility from about 15 to about 90 percent as determined by ASTM D5800. A lubricating oil containing the lubricating oil base stock including one or more monoesters represented by the formula (I), (II), (III) and (IV) as defined herein. A method for improving one or more of thermal and oxidative stability, solubility and dispersancy of polar additives, deposit control and traction control in a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil containing the lubricating oil base stock including one or more monoesters represented by the formula (I), (II), (III) and (IV) as defined herein. |
| US10077406B2 |
Catalyst for the hydrotreatment of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock
Disclosed is a method of hydrotreating a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock using a hydrotreating catalyst having specific properties that make it effective in converting nitrogen, sulfur and micro-carbon residue of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst comprises a calcined support particle impregnated with a Group 6 metal component (e.g., molybdenum), a nickel component, and a phosphorus component present at concentrations in the catalyst such that the atomic ratio of the Group 6 metal-to nickel metal are within a specified range. The nickel metal acid extractability property of the catalyst is at least 50 percent. |
| US10077403B2 |
Nozzles for a fluid jet decoking tool
A fluid jet nozzle for a decoking tool, a decoking tool and method of operating same. The nozzle includes a nozzle assembly for use in a fluid jet decoking tool. The assembly includes a housing to hold one or more nozzles that are used to spray or otherwise distribute decoking fluid. An internal flowpath that extends from an inlet of the nozzle to an outlet of the nozzle defines a tapered shape such that when the decoking fluid passes through the nozzle, the flowpath produces a predominantly coherent flow pattern in the fluid. |
| US10077398B2 |
Methods of making proppant particles from slurry droplets and methods of use
A method for making proppant particles is provided. The method can include providing a slurry of ceramic raw material, the slurry containing a reactant including a polycarboxylic acid, and flowing the slurry through a nozzle in a gas while vibrating the slurry to form droplets. The method can also include receiving the droplets in a vessel containing a liquid having an upper surface in direct contact with the gas, the liquid containing a coagulation agent. The method can further include reacting the reactant with the coagulation agent to cause coagulation of the reactant in the droplets. The droplets can then be transferred from the liquid and dried to form green pellets. The method can include sintering the green pellets in a selected temperature range to form the proppant particles. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the reactant can be or include a PMA:PAA copolymer. |
| US10077396B2 |
Reticulated materials for the formation of proppant-free channels
Compositions and methods for use for hydraulic fracturing and creating high porosity propped fractures in portions of subterranean formations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods include introducing a fracturing fluid into the well bore at or above a pressure to create or enhance at least one fracture in the subterranean formation; providing a carrier fluid including reticulated materials, wherein the carrier fluid is substantially proppant free; providing a proppant slurry; and introducing the carrier fluid and the proppant slurry into the at least one fracture to form a plurality of proppant aggregates. |
| US10077381B2 |
Polishing slurry composition
A polishing slurry composition is provided. The polishing slurry composition includes at least two types of abrasive particles among first abrasive particles, second abrasive particles, and third abrasive particles, and an oxidizer. A peak-to-valley roughness Rpv decreases when a contact area between the abrasive particles and a tungsten-containing film increases. |
| US10077379B2 |
Silane copolymers and uses thereof
The invention relates to a method to reduce the electroosmotic flow in a capillary or in a channel and to a method to reduce the attachment of biological species to a surface comprising the step of coating said capillary, channel or surface with a copolymer comprising a surface interacting monomer, a monomer bearing a chemically active group and an ethylenically unsaturated silane monomer. |
| US10077376B2 |
Paramagnetic supports for use as assay reagents
A composition for use as an assay reagent includes a paramagnetic solid support comprising a coating of a synthetic copolymer. The synthetic copolymer comprises two or three of a first copolymerized monomer, a second copolymerized monomer and a third copolymerized monomer and further comprises a polyethylenic backbone. |
| US10077373B2 |
Polyvinyl fluoride paint and bi-layered coating and method for manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing a bi-layered coating is provided, which includes applying a primer paint on a substrate, wherein the primer paint includes 100 parts by weight of a first polyvinyl fluoride, 20 to 50 parts by weight of an assistance resin, and 150 to 170 parts by weight of a first latent solvent, and wherein the assistance resin is polyester modified epoxy resin, polyester type polyurethane resin, phenoxy resin, or a combination thereof. The primer paint is baked and dried to form a primer coating. A finish paint is then applied onto the primer coating, wherein the finish paint includes 100 parts by weight of a second polyvinyl fluoride and 120 to 150 parts by weight of a second latent solvent. The finish paint is baked and dried to form a finish coating on the primer coating. |
| US10077370B2 |
Non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition
A non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition that comprises a structured network forming agent in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % by total weight of the ink composition; a salt in an amount ranging from about 0.05 wt % to about 20 wt % by total weight of the ink composition; an organic solvent; a photo-initiator; and a polymerizable material; wherein the ink composition has a first dynamic viscosity ranging from 25 cps to 10,000 cps at a first state and a second dynamic viscosity ranging from 1 cps to 50 cps at a second state. Also described herein is a method for making such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition and a method for producing printed images using such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition. |
| US10077368B2 |
Non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition
A non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition that comprises a combination of metal oxide particles in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % based on the total weight of the ink; an organic solvent; a photo-initiator; and a polymerizable material wherein the ink composition has a first dynamic viscosity ranging from 25 cps to 10,000 cps at a first state and a second dynamic viscosity ranging from 1 cps to 50 cps at a second state. Also described herein is a method for making such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition and a method for producing printed images using such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition. |
| US10077365B2 |
Liquid chemical for forming water repellent protecting film, and process for cleaning wafers using the same
A liquid chemical for forming a water repellent protecting film on a wafer having at its surface an uneven pattern and containing at least one kind of element selected from the group consisting of titanium, tungsten, aluminum, copper, tin, tantalum and ruthenium at surfaces of recessed portions of the uneven pattern, the water repellent protecting film being formed at least on the surfaces of the recessed portions. The liquid chemical is characterized by including: a water repellent protecting film forming agent; and water, and characterized in that the water repellent protecting film forming agent is at least one selected from compounds represented by the following general formula [1] and salt compounds thereof and that the concentration of the water relative to the total quantity of a solvent contained in the liquid chemical is not smaller than 50 mass %. |
| US10077364B2 |
Organoaminodisilane precursors and methods for depositing films comprising same
Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films. In one aspect, there is provided a precursor of Formula I: wherein R1 is selected from linear or branched C3 to C10 alkyl group, linear or branched C3 to C10 alkenyl group, linear or branched C3 to C10 alkynyl group, C1 to C6 dialkylamino group, electron withdrawing group, and C6 to C10 aryl group; R2 is selected from hydrogen, linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl group, linear or branched C3 to C6 alkenyl group, linear or branched C3 to C6 alkynyl group, C1 to C6 dialkylamino group, C6 to C10 aryl group, linear or branched C1 to C6 fluorinated alkyl group, electron withdrawing group, and C4 to C10 aryl group; optionally wherein R1 and R2 are linked together to form ring selected from substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring or substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic ring; and n=1 or 2. |
| US10077359B2 |
Flame-retardant, high temperature resistant thermosets on the basis of naphthalene-based epoxy resins and cyanate esters
The embodiments relate to a polymerizable thermoset composition having improved flame retardant properties, a polymerized thermoset having improved flame retardant properties, a process for manufacturing the polymerized thermoset, and use of the polymerizable thermoset composition to produce lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fiber composites (CFRP), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fiber composite (CFRP), containing the polymerized thermoset. |
| US10077357B2 |
Production method for readily dispersible cellulose composition, readily dispersible cellulose composition, cellulose dispersion resin composition, and production method for water-based dispersant for cellulose
An object of the present invention is to provide a technology of dispersing cellulose readily in a hydrophobic substance such as a resin by treating cellulose being a hydrophilic substance in a system that contains water as a main medium with a polymer dispersant, which has been developed for dispersing a fine and hydrophobic substance such as a pigment, in a simple and efficient manner without conducting surface modification of nanocellulose or other treatments. The object is solved by a process for producing a readily dispersible cellulose composition, the process including dissolving a polymer dispersant having a block copolymer structure having a resin-affinitive segment A and a cellulose-adsorptive segment B in a hydrophilic organic solvent solution, adding a surface active agent to the resultant solution, thereafter adding water to the resultant mixture to prepare an aqueous dispersion treatment agent containing the polymer dispersant, and adding the obtained aqueous dispersion treatment agent to cellulose in a water-containing state or in a dry state, thereby obtaining a readily dispersible cellulose composition. The object is also solved by a process for producing an aqueous dispersion treatment agent for use in the process for producing a readily dispersible cellulose composition, the readily dispersible cellulose composition, and a cellulose-dispersed resin composition using the readily dispersible cellulose composition. |
| US10077356B2 |
Preparation and uses of bio-adhesives
The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives. |
| US10077354B2 |
Epoxy compositions
Epoxy resin compositions that include oligomeric phosphonates, carbodiimides, carbodiimides and phenolic antioxidants or phosphite antioxidants, oligomeric phosphonates and carbodiimides, or oligomeric phosphonates, carbodiimides, and phenolic antioxidants or phosphite antioxidants and exhibit improved glass transition temperature, improved heat resistance, and improved flame retardancy are described herein. |
| US10077349B2 |
Apparatus for recycling waste rubber
An apparatus for recycling waste rubber including a feeding device, a recycling agent feeder, a mixing device, a recycling device, and a controller. The recycling device includes a feed hopper and a recycling reactor. The feeding device and the recycling agent feeder are connected to the mixing device. The recycling device is located at one side of the mixing device. The feed hopper is provided with a second screw feeder, and is connected to the mixing device via the second screw feeder. The feed hopper includes an outlet connected to the recycling reactor. The recycling reactor includes a temperature controller and a cooling device. One end of the cooling device is provided with a discharge outlet. The feeding device, the recycling agent feeder, the mixing device, and the recycling device are electrically connected to the controller. |
| US10077345B2 |
Capacitor films, methods of manufacture, and articles manufactured therefrom
A polyetherimide film comprising a fluoropolymer and an extruded polyetherimide comprising units derived from polymerization of an aromatic dianhydride with a diamine selected from a meta-phenylene diamine, a para-phenylene diamine, and a combination thereof, wherein the polyetherimide is endcapped with an a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic primary monoamine; and wherein the polyetherimide film comprises at least 90 weight % of the polyetherimide before extrusion. |
| US10077339B2 |
Curable organopolysiloxane composition, and protective-agent or adhesive-agent composition for electrical/electronic components
A curable organopolysiloxane composition that can achieve excellent initial adhesion improvement effects towards various types of substrates, and a protective agent or adhesive composition for electric and electronic components, are provided. The curable organopolysiloxane composition comprises (A) either i) (a1) an organopolysiloxane having a specific alkoxysilyl-containing group and at least an average of 0.5 alkenyl groups, or ii) a mixture of (a1) and (a2) an organopolysiloxane that has at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule, and that does not have the aforementioned group having an alkoxysilyl group. In the mixture, the amount of component (a1) is 10 to less than 100 mass %. The curable organopolysiloxane composition further comprises (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (C) a catalyst for a hydrosilylation reaction, and (D) a catalyst for a condensation reaction. |
| US10077338B2 |
Curable silicone resin composition
A curable silicone resin composition including: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, each bonded to a silicone atom and showing a viscosity of 10 to 1,000,000 mPa·s at 25 degrees C., and (B) an organopolysiloxane having a resin structure composed of 10 to 80 mol % of SiO4/2 unit, 0.1 to 80 mol % of (R1)2SiO2/2 unit and 1 to 60 mol % of (R2)3SiO1/2 unit and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000. R1 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent hydrocarbon group having no aliphatic unsaturated group, and R2 represents, independently of each other, an alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent hydrocarbon group having no aliphatic unsaturated group, provided that at least one among all of R2 is an alkenyl group. |
| US10077334B2 |
Use of polymers as heterogeneous hydrogen donors in the upgrading of heavy and extra-heavy crudes
The present invention is related to the application of solid polymers or copolymers prepared from monomers having in their structure a polycyclic aromatic ring, an aromatic ring of the type of naphthalene, or polyesters, polyethers, polyamides or polyvynil derivatives having naphthalene units in their structure, in the hydrotreatment or hydrocracking of heavy hydrocarbons, such as heavy or extra-heavy crude oils or residues from the distillation of petroleum; these polymers or copolymers may be supported, anchored or in a physical mixture with metallic oxides such as alumina, silica, titania or kaolin, and they have an application as heterogeneous hydrogen donors in reactions of hydrotreatment or hydrocracking of heavy or extra-heavy crude oils, residues from the distillation of petroleum and cuts and streams deived from this distillation. These solid polymers or copolymers operate in the presence of hydrogen or methane-rich gas. These hydrogen donor polymers, being solid, may be recovered from the reaction mixture to be reused and have a thermal stability that allows for their use in reactions at temperatures above 450° C. These heterogeneous hydrogen donors improve the physical properties of crude oils, such as API gravity, viscosity, and distillates yield, inhibiting the formation of coke. |
| US10077331B2 |
Polyurethane filter foam
A polyurethane filter foam is provided herein. The polyurethane filter foam may have improved permeability by having both a small cell and a large cell in a range for maximizing the opening property of the foam. In some instance, this is achieved by specifically configuring and foaming a composition of polyether polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) to manufacture the polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam of the present invention can be manufactured without performing a reticulation process. |
| US10077328B2 |
Binder compositions and methods for making and using same
Binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated compound having two or more unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and at least one free radical precursor. At least one of the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds can be a pi-bond that is not conjugated with an aromatic moiety and can be capable of free radical addition. The free radical precursor can be present in an amount of about 7 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the weight of the one or more unsaturated compounds. |
| US10077322B2 |
Process for the polymerization of ethylene
The present disclosure provides a gas-phase polymerization process for preparing polyethylene, wherein halogenated alcohols in combination with a Ti based catalyst component and aluminum alkyls as co-catalyst suppress ethane formation or increase polymerization activity. |
| US10077319B2 |
Anti-PCSK9-GLP-1 fusions and methods for use
This application provides anti-PCSK9˜GLP-1 fusions and methods for use. |
| US10077318B2 |
Cysteine engineered antibodies and conjugates
Cysteine engineered antibodies comprising a free cysteine amino acid in the heavy chain or light chain are prepared by mutagenizing a nucleic acid sequence of a parent antibody and replacing one or more amino acid residues by cysteine to encode the cysteine engineered antibody; expressing the cysteine engineered antibody; and isolating the cysteine engineered antibody. |
| US10077314B1 |
Antibodies against human CSF-1R and uses thereof
The present invention relates to antibodies against human CSF-1R (anti-CSF-1R antibody), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof. |
| US10077309B2 |
Compositions and methods for targeting of the surfactant protein A receptor
Provided are compositions and methods for use in prophylaxis, therapy and diagnosis of conditions which involve surfactant protein receptors (SPR) including the SPR for surfactant proteins A (SPA). Specific binding partners, including mono-clonal antibodies, for the SP-R210L and SP-R210S isoforms, and methods of using such binding partners are included. Fragments of the monoclonal antibodies, and fusion proteins that contain them are also included. Also provided are methods for prophylaxis and/or therapy for an individual in need thereof by administering to the individual an effective amount of monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof. The monoclonal antibodies are bind with specificity to epitopes in one or both of the SP-R2100L and SP-R210S isoforms. |
| US10077308B2 |
PD-L1 specific monoclonal antibodies for disease treatment and diagnosis
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for immunotherapy of a subject afflicted with diseases such as cancer, an infectious disease, or a neurodegenerative disease, which methods comprise administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-PD-L1 antibody or portion thereof that potentiates an endogenous immune response, either stimulating the activation of the endogenous response or inhibiting the suppression of the endogenous response. |
| US10077303B2 |
Anti-neurotensin antibodies and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a neutralizing antibody which is capable of binding to neurotensin with high affinity. The antibody of the present invention neutralizes the activity of neurotensin, in particular the oncogenic activities of neurotensin. In particular, the present invention relates to a neutralizing antibody which binds to the human neurotensin long fragment, and having a heavy chain variable region which comprises a H-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:2 in the, a H-CDR2 region having at least 90% of identify with SEQ ID NO:3 and a H-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:4; and a light chain variable region comprising a L-CDR1 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:6, a L-CDR2 having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:7 and a L-CDR3 region having at least 90% of identity with SEQ ID NO:8. The present invention also provides the use of such antibodies in the treatment of cancer. |
| US10077301B2 |
IL-21 binding proteins
The present disclosure provides proteins comprising antigen binding sites of antibodies that bind to interleukin-21 (IL-21) and uses thereof, e.g., in therapy. |
| US10077299B2 |
Method for refining protein including self-cutting cassette and use thereof
The present invention relates to a self-cleaving fusion protein including a target protein, a peptide consisting of amino acid sequence represented by LPXTG, a domain of Sortase A having cleaving function, and a tag, which are sequentially positioned from the amino terminal; a nucleic acid encoding the same; an expression vector including the nucleic acid of the present invention; and a cell transformed with the expression vector of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for refining a target protein including culturing, dissolving, and purifying the transformed cell, and a method for preparing a therapeutic antibody-drug conjugate by using the purifying method. |
| US10077294B2 |
Peptide inhibitors of TEAD/YAP-TAZ interaction
The invention relates to an isolated peptide inhibitor of the interaction between the TEAD and YAP or TAZ proteins and a derived chimeric peptide linked to a cell-penetrating peptide. These peptides which have a cytotoxic activity are useful, in particular for the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders such as cancer. |
| US10077272B2 |
Heteroaromatic compounds and their use as dopamine D1 ligands
The present invention provides, in part, compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; processes for the preparation of; intermediates used in the preparation of; and compositions containing such compounds or salts, and their uses for treating D1-mediated (or D1-associated) disorders including, e.g., schizophrenia (e.g., its cognitive and negative symptoms), schizotypal personality disorder, cognitive impairment (e.g., cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, AD, PD, or pharmacotherapy therapy), ADHD, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, and depression. |
| US10077270B2 |
HIV inhibiting bicyclic pyrimidine derivatives
HIV replication inhibitors of formula wherein -a1=a2-a3=a4- is —CH═CH—CH═CH—, —N═CH—CH═CH—, —N═CH—N═CH—, —N═CH—CH═N—, —N═N—CH═CH—; -b1=b2-b3=b4- is —CH═CH—CH═CH—, —N═CH—CH═CH—, —N═CH—N═CH—, —N═CH—CH═N—, —N═N—CH═CH—; n and m is 0-4, R1 is hydrogen; aryl; formyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; R2 is OH; halo; C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl or C2-6alkynyl; substituted carbonyl; carboxyl; CN; nitro; amino; polyhalomethyl; polyhalomethylthio; —S(═O)pR6; C(═NH)R6; R2a is CN; amino; substituted amino; C1-6alkyl; halo; C1-6alkyloxy; carbonyl; —CH═N—NH—C(═O)—R16; C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl; C2-6alkenyl or C2-6alkynyl; —C(═N—O—R8)—C1-4alkyl; R7 or —X—R7; R3 is CN; amino; C1-6alkyl; halo; C1-6alkyloxy; substituted carbonyl; —CH═N—NH—C(═O)—R16; substituted C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl; substituted C2-6alkenyl or C2-6alkynyl; —C(═N—O—R8)—C1-4alkyl; R7; —X—R7; R4 is halo; OH; C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl or C2-6alkynyl; C3-7cycloalkyl; C1-6alkyloxy; CN; nitro; polyhaloC1-6alkyl; polyhaloC1-6alkyloxy; substituted carbonyl; formyl; amino; mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino or R7; -A-B— is —CR5═N—, —N═N—, —CH2—CH2—, —CS—NH—, —CO—NH—, —CH═CH—; and the use of these compounds for the prevention or the treatment of HIV infection. |
| US10077269B2 |
Imidazopyridazine compounds
The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the substituents R1, R3, R6, R7, and b are as defined herein. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of treatment using the compounds, and methods of preparing the compounds. |
| US10077267B2 |
Organic compounds
The invention relates to particular substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, their prodrugs, in free, solid, pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or substantially pure form as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use in the treatment of diseases involving 5-HT2A receptor, serotonin transporter (SERT) and/or pathways involving dopamine D1/D2 receptor signaling systems, and/or the treatment of residual symptoms. |
| US10077266B2 |
Substituted pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazines as GPR6 modulators
The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof. |
| US10077265B2 |
Substituted oxopyridine derivatives
The invention relates to substituted oxopyridine derivatives and to processes for preparation thereof, and also to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially of cardiovascular disorders, preferably thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders, and oedemas, and also ophthalmic disorders. |
| US10077264B2 |
Derivatives and methods of treating hepatitis B infections
Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment of HBV infection in a subject in need thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of inhibiting, suppressing, or preventing HBV infection in the subject. |
| US10077263B2 |
Process for the preparation of Apixaban
The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of Apixaban and its intermediates. |
| US10077262B2 |
Thienothiadiazole compounds and related semiconductor devices
The present invention relates to new semiconducting compounds having at least one optionally substituted thienothiadiazole moiety. The compounds disclosed herein can exhibit high carrier mobility and/or efficient light absorption/emission characteristics, and can possess certain processing advantages such as solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions. |
| US10077260B2 |
Read-through compound prodrugs suppressing premature nonsense mutations
Premature termination codon readthrough prodrug compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of making and using the same are provided. In certain embodiments, the compounds are of Formula Ia or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph, hydrate, ester, isomer, stereoisomer, or tautomer thereof, wherein R, A and W are as described herein. |
| US10077258B2 |
Substituted pyrimidine compounds as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta inhibitor and use thereof
The present invention belongs to the field of medicinal chemistry, and relates to substituted pyrimidine compounds as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) δ inhibitor and a use thereof. In particular, the present invention provides a compound as shown by formula I or an isomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, the preparation methods of same and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and a use of these compounds or compositions for treating cancer, hyperblastosis diseases or inflammatory diseases. The compounds of the present invention have a good inhibiting activity on PI3Kδ and have a high selectivity. It is hoped that these will be therapeutic agents for cancer, hyperblastosis diseases or inflammatory diseases. |
| US10077256B2 |
Synthetic route to anti-viral agents
The invention provides methods of synthesizing a viral protease inhibitor in high yield, without using expensive catalysts or challenging reaction conditions. |
| US10077254B2 |
Tetrazolinone compound and use thereof
A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1) wherein E represents the following group E16; Y represents —O—CH2—; Q represents the following group Q46; R8 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group; R3, R30 and R31 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom; A represents a C6-C16 aryl group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P1; R5 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group; and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, has excellent control activity against pests. |
| US10077246B2 |
Tricyclic prodrugs
Prodrugs (I) and (Ia) of galiellactone, and derivatives thereof, are provided by reacting the parent compound, e.g. galiellactone, with a thiol. Such drugs may be administered orally to treat cancer and other proliferative diseases. |
| US10077245B2 |
KCNQ potassium channel agonists, method of preparation and method of use thereof
The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula I or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, the preparation method therefor and the use thereof in preparing a medicine for treating a neurological disease, such as epilepsy, convulsion, neuropathic pain, acute ischemic stroke, and a neurodegenerative disease. The compound according to present invention has a better absorption in brain tissue when compared with RTG. In addition, the compound provided by present invention has not only a greatly enhanced efficacy, but also a neurotoxicity greatly lower than that of RTG, and thus possesses a wider safety window. |
| US10077243B2 |
Compounds for treating disorders mediated by metabotropic glutamate receptor 5, and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful for the treatment of disorders mediated by metabotropic glutamate receptor 5. |
| US10077241B2 |
Tetrahydro-benzoimidazolyl modulators of TGR5
The present invention comprises compounds of Formula (I). wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, X, Z1 and Z2 are defined in the specification. |
| US10077240B2 |
Compositions and methods for modulating farnesoid X receptors
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, a stereoisomer, enantiomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or an amino acid conjugate thereof; wherein variables are as defined herein; and their pharmaceutical compositions, which are useful as modulators of the activity of Farnesoid X receptors (FXR). |
| US10077227B2 |
Method for synthesizing an alkenoic acid
There is provided a method for synthesizing an alkenoic acid, in particular acrylic acid comprising the step of oxidizing an alkenyl alcohol in the presence of a metal oxide catalyst to form the alkenoic acid. The invention further provides a step of deoxydehydrating a polyol, including glycerol to obtain said alkenyl alcohol including an allyl alcohol. |
| US10077222B2 |
Process for the preparation of ethylene glycol from sugars
A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol comprising the steps of pyrolyzing a monosaccharide and hydrogenating the product composition in the presence of a catalyst and a solvent, wherein the pressure of the hydrogenation reaction is 40 bar or greater. |
| US10077214B2 |
Sintered porous material and filter element using same
A sintered porous material with stronger corrosion resistance comprising three elements Ti, Si and C which constitute at least 90% of the weight of the porous material, wherein the porous material has 30-60% porosity, 0.5-50 μm average pore size, and at least 23 MPa tensile strength, wherein the porous material of 5 mm thickness under 0.05 MPa pressure has a pure water filtration flux of at least 1 t/m2·h, and a weight loss rate of no more than 1.5% after having been immersed in a 5 wt % hydrochloric acid solution at room temperature for 48 days. |
| US10077212B2 |
Cement compatible water-based drilling mud compositions
A water-based drilling mud for use in cementing operations includes water, LASSENITE® pozzolan-based additive, a heavy-weight additive, a viscosifier, a dispersant and at least one of a set activator, a fluid loss control additive and a shale stabilizer. A method of using the same includes allowing a cement composition to mix with the water-based drilling mud and allowing the mixture of the cement composition and the water-based drilling mud to set. |
| US10077209B2 |
Glazing unit comprising a hydrophilic layer having an improved scratch resistance
A glazing unit includes a hydrophilic layer including a polyurethane network incorporating bis-urea functions. Furthermore, a process for manufacturing this glazing unit, includes depositing a solution containing at least one isocyanate, one polyol and one bis-urea including a polyol function, polyvinylpyrrolidone, a film-forming agent and a solvent on a glass substrate, drying the glazing unit containing the substrate and the deposited solution, and subjecting the glazing unit to a temperature of between 100 and 150° C. |
| US10077208B2 |
Glass article and method for forming the same
A method includes forming a glass article. The glass article includes a core and a clad adjacent to the core. The core includes a first glass composition. The clad includes a second glass composition different than the first glass composition. A degradation rate of the second glass composition in a reagent is greater than a degradation rate of the first glass composition in the reagent. |
| US10077206B2 |
Methods of etching glass substrates and glass substrates
A method of forming a glass substrate includes providing a glass substrate having alumina, translating a pulsed laser beam on the glass substrate to form one or more pilot holes, contacting the glass substrate with an etching solution, and providing agitation. The etching solution has a pH from about 0 to about 2.0, and an etch rate is less than about 3 μm/min. A glass substrate is disclosed having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface in a thickness direction, and at least one hole penetrating the first surface, wherein the at least one hole has been etched by an etching solution. A greatest distance d1 between (1) a first plane that contacts the first surface in regions that do not have the at least one hole or a deviation in a thickness of the substrate surrounding the at least one hole and (2) a surface of the deviation recessed from the first plane is less than or equal to about 0.2 μm. |
| US10077204B2 |
Thin safety glass having improved mechanical characteristics
A strengthened glass sheet product along with a process and an apparatus for strengthening a glass sheet are provided. The process comprises cooling the glass sheet by non-contact thermal conduction for sufficiently long to fix a surface compression and central tension of the sheet. The process results in thermally strengthened glass sheets having improved breakage properties. |
| US10077202B2 |
Method for manufacturing optical element
A method for manufacturing an optical element includes heating an optical material up to a first temperature that is higher than a transition point, pressurizing the optical material using a first mold and a second mold that are situated opposite to each other across the optical material, first cooling the optical material down to a second temperature that is higher than a strain point and lower than the first temperature while pressurizing the optical material with a predetermined load using the first mold and the second mold, releasing the predetermined load at a set speed that is higher than or equal to a speed obtained in advance, at which an elastic deformation occurs preferentially over a viscous deformation in the optical material upon releasing a load, and second cooling the optical material down to a third temperature that is lower than the second temperature. |
| US10077200B2 |
Cutting device for forming gobs of glass
A column of molten glass is cut transversely to make a plurality of glass gobs by means of a cutting device having an elongated piece orthogonal to a conveying direction of the column and carried by a moveable frame operated by a motor controlled by a unit to rotate the piece at either constant or variable speed in one or both directions of rotation about a fixed hinged axis orthogonal to the conveying direction of the glass column. |
| US10077198B2 |
Electrosorption system for removing foreign materials from water
The water treatment system (S) according to the present invention includes an electrosorption unit (E) comprising a body (G); a polluted water inlet (1) for supplying water received from the water source into the body (G); a clean water outlet (2) for discharging water received from the polluted water inlet (1) out of the body (G), after it is purified from foreign materials contained therein; at least two perforated plates (4) positioned in the body (G) such that at least one of them is close to the polluted water inlet (1) and at least the other one is close to the clean water outlet (2); and at least two electrodes (3) which are located in the body (G), with an insulating layer (6) in between, and which collect, through electrosorption method, foreign materials contained in the water received from the polluted water inlet (1) thereon, when electrical potential is applied, and which include activated carbon, and at least one power source (8) supplying to at least one of the electrodes (3) of the electrosorption unit (E) an electrical potential in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 V and to at least the other one, an electrical potential in the range of −0.5 to −1.5V. |
| US10077195B2 |
Spout with reversed flow
A spout that dispenses water from a water dispenser has a disinfection portion that provides two passes of the water therethrough. The disinfection portion has two flow tubes, the second arranged inside the first, so that an annular cross-section flow path is defined by an inside wall of first tube and an outside wall of the second tube. A second flow path having a circular cross-section is defined by an inside wall of the second tube. The water flow is transferred between the flow at a second end of the disinfection portion by a second end portion. At a first end portion, located at a first end of the disinfection portion, a first end portion body provides connections to the disinfection section for both an inlet and an outlet. The order of flow through the disinfection portion flow paths may depend upon the orientation of the spout. |
| US10077192B2 |
Method for producing polycrystalline silicon
Production of highly pure comminuted polycrystalline silicon from polycrystalline silicon rods produced by the Siemens process is facilitated by removal of graphite residues from the electrode ends of the rods by removing the contaminated end portions by means of mechanical impulses. |
| US10077191B2 |
Devices for carbon nanotube length control
A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube (CNT) of a predetermined length is disclosed. The method includes generating an electric field to align one or more CNTs and severing the one or more aligned CNTs at a predetermined location. The severing each of the aligned CNTs may include etching the predetermined location of the one or more aligned CNTs and applying a voltage across the one or more etched CNTs. |
| US10077189B2 |
Method of modifying electrical properties of carbon nanotubes using nanoparticles
Various embodiments relate to a method of modifying the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes. The method may include providing a substrate having carbon nanotubes deposited on a surface of the substrate, and depositing on the carbon nanotubes a coating layer comprising a mixture of nanoparticles, a matrix in which the nanoparticles are dissolved or stabilized, and an ionic liquid. A field-effect transistor including the modified carbon nanotubes is also provided. |
| US10077188B2 |
Manufacturing method of MEMS chip
A method of manufacturing a MEMS chip includes: providing a silicon substrate layer, the silicon substrate layer comprising a front surface configured to perform a MEMS process and a rear surface opposite to the front surface; growing a first oxidation layer mainly made of SiO2 on the rear surface of the silicon substrate layer by performing a thermal oxidation process; and depositing a first thin film layer mainly made of silicon nitride on the first oxidation layer by performing a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process. |
| US10077186B2 |
Integrated circuit package with sensor and method of making
An integrated circuit (“IC”) package comprising an IC die having a top surface and a bottom surface, an elongate member having opposite first and second end portions and a mid portion. The mid portion is positioned proximate the top surface of the IC die. The IC package also includes an encapsulant block having a top surface, a bottom surface and opposite first and second lateral side surfaces. The encapsulant block encapsulates the IC die and the elongate member. Either or both of the first and second end portions of the elongate member are exposed. |
| US10077184B2 |
MEMS automatic alignment high-and-low comb tooth and manufacturing method thereof
A MEMS self-aligned high-and-low comb tooth and manufacturing method thereof, the comb tooth having a lifting structure, the lifting structure generating a displacement in the vertical direction to drive the movement of a movable comb tooth or a fixed comb tooth attached thereto. The manufacturing method thereof adopts a silicon wafer, the lifting structure and the comb tooth are sequentially formed on a mechanical structure layer, the fixed comb tooth and the movable comb tooth are formed with the same etching process, and the stress in the lifting structure displaces the fixed comb tooth and the movable comb tooth in the vertical direction, thus forming the self-aligned high-and-low comb tooth. |
| US10077183B2 |
Refrigerator with automatic liquid dispenser
A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A shelf unit is disposed adjacent the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported by the shelf unit. A fill mechanism is positioned vertically above the container and the container is configured to receive liquid from the fill mechanism. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container or liquid received in the container. A control is in communication with the sensor and regulates a dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property. The sensor utilizes a capacitive sensor located adjacent to the container. |
| US10077181B2 |
Specialty corks for use with bottle spouts
Embodiments of the present invention provide corks and cork systems that find particular use in connection with wireless spouts used for monitoring the amount of liquid poured from liquid containers. It is desirable to be able to use a wireless spout with various differently-sized bottle. Accordingly, the cork features provided can ease removal and replacement of the wireless spouts onto and off of variously sized bottles, and allow the same spout to be re-used with a differently sized bottle. |
| US10077179B2 |
Rotor of a device for forming and/or filling containers made from preforms
The present invention relates to a rotor of an apparatus for forming and/or filling containers made from preforms. The object of the invention is to propose a rotor of such an apparatus, that allows the preforms or the filled containers to be transferred with reduced forces to a processing station downstream. This object is achieved by a rotor 100 of such an apparatus having a rotational axis A and having processing stations that rotate about the rotational axis for receiving preforms or containers, wherein the processing stations move along a closed path 1 about the rotational axis A, which is characterized in that the distance of path 1 from the rotational axis A varies depending upon the position on path 1, and the radius of curvature of path 1 in at least one section 12 is greater than the greatest distance of path 1 from the rotational axis A. |
| US10077177B2 |
Integrated touch screen display with multi-mode functionality
Systems and methods include an integrated display having a graphical user interface that combines aspects of a telematic system with a vehicle control system. The integrated display combines a touch screen and a manual input keypad. Using both the touch screen's graphical user interface and the keypad, the integrated display can operate in multiple operation modes, including a touch mode where the operator controls the graphical user interface functions by touching predefined areas or tiles on the screen, and a keypad mode, where the operator controls the graphical user interface functions by touching keys on the manual input keypad. The integrated display can be controlled in a mixed mode operation, where the operator can control the graphical user interface functions using both the touch screen (touch mode) and the manual input keypad (keypad mode) to complete data entry processes, for example, and the integrated display can automatically transition between modes. |
| US10077176B2 |
Driver-free transport vehicle for the transportation of heavy loads on carriages and method for operating the transport vehicle
The invention relates to a device and method for operating a driver-free transport vehicle for transporting heavy loads which are in the form of loaded carriages which can be moved on four castors, comprising the following characteristics: a) a vehicle housing having a central lifting mandrel, a left lifting mandrel and a right lifting mandrel are used for receiving and transporting a carriage by means of a docking traverse integrated into the carriage, said vehicle housing being provided with two drive wheels mounted on both sides of the vehicle housing in the center thereof, and are driven individually by a drive system respectively on a separate rotational axis, b) the lowering of the vehicle housing to below a carriage, the determination of the openings of the docking traverse and the driving of the lifting mandrel, the left lifting mandrel and the right lifting mandrel, the orientation being determined by means of at least one laser scanner, c) the transport of the carriage, the release of the connection of the vehicle housing from the carriage. |
| US10077174B1 |
Automatic de-rate operating system and method for a truck mounted crane
A crane control system and method which automatically de-rates the maximum capacity of the crane when the boom is located in a first zone located on one side of the truck or in a second zone located on the opposite side of the truck. The control system de-rates the crane without input from the crane operator. The control system uses an inductive proximity sensor located on the base of the boom to locate stationary steel targets located around the base of the boom. The targets approximate the outer ranges of the first and second zones. |
| US10077168B2 |
Automatic leveling device with adjustable orientation setting
An automatic leveling device includes a motor mounted onto a frame, a linear actuator coupled to the motor, and a slideable bail assembly coupled to the linear actuator. The bail assembly is attached to the frame. The frame is configured to attach to a lifting beam, which is attached to a load surface. A controller assembly has a sensor configured to determine an orientation of the load surface when the load is suspended. The controller assembly is configured to automatically control the motor in order to position the slideable bail assembly such that the load is suspended in a predetermined orientation. |
| US10077161B2 |
Medium feeding control method and medium feeding apparatus
A medium feeding apparatus includes a detection tension acquiring unit that acquires a detection tension which is a tension applied during an (n−1)-th feeding operation in a plurality of feeding operations in which the medium is fed, a corrected tension calculating unit that calculates a corrected tension obtained by correcting a target tension which is a target value of a tension to be applied during a n-th feeding operation based on the detection tension, and a driving controlling unit that controls a roll motor during the n-th feeding operation based on the corrected tension. |
| US10077155B1 |
Inter-facility transport in inventory management and fulfillment systems
In an infrastructure that uses a mobile order fulfillment system, robotic drive units may be dispatched and instructed to bring inventory holders to a workstation where at least one of the inventory holders is packed and prepared for shipment. The robotic drive units are then instructed to move the prepared inventory holder to a transport vehicle such as a truck. Fiducial marks may be removably placed within the transport vehicle to aid navigation of the robotic drive units. At a destination facility, additional robotic drive units may be instructed to move the inventory holders from the truck and place the inventory holders at appropriate storage locations. |
| US10077152B2 |
Crate with retractable wall
A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls including a front wall. The front wall is movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the front wall includes a frame, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingeably connected to the frame and the second portion is hingeably connected to the first portion. |
| US10077150B2 |
Dispenser with a reservoir comprising a divider or a porous material
A pressurized dispenser includes a base and a peripheral wall having an open end sealed by a dispensing element comprising a dip-tube, a fluid reservoir in contact with the dip-tube for reducing the compressed gas lost from the pressurized dispenser, a compressed gas and a dispensing liquid. In embodiments, a majority of the fluid reservoir may be located outside of the dip-tube, and the fluid reservoir may include a porous material, arranged in use to hold a volume of the dispensing liquid. Such porous material may be configured so that, in use, at least a portion of any compressed gas in the reservoir can be displaced by the liquid, ejecting such portion of the compressed gas into the dispenser. In embodiments, the dispensing element may be configured to dispense dispensing liquid continuously for at least 0.5 seconds, upon actuation of the dispensing element. |
| US10077147B2 |
Cupped comestible package
A package for holding one or more cup-contained comestible units in a vertical column, whereby the package is thermoformed of plastic in two mating flanged thin-walled clam-shell halves. The clam-shell halves together form one or more comestible compartments, each with an intermediate cup retainer ring for overlying the upper edge of a cup(s) to restrain the cup-wrapped comestible unit(s) from movement, and enabling clean insertion and removal of the comestible units without hand contact with toppings. Each compartment has a lower section for containing the cup, an upper section for containing topping above the cup, and an intermediate retainer ring. |
| US10077146B2 |
Packaging tie
A tie well-suited for use in retail packaging applications includes a plastic head insert molded around one end of a paper-based cord, such as a length of twine, string or other similar environmentally-friendly material. In one embodiment, the plastic head includes a generally rectangular buckle shaped to define an elongated channel dimensioned to receive the free end of the paper-based cord. A deflectable pawl is coupled to the buckle and is naturally biased to project into the channel and selectively engage the cord in order to retain the tie in a closed loop configuration. The buckle includes a substantially open side wall through which the paper-based cord can be extracted after the tie is formed in its closed loop configuration. A clip is preferably provided on the head for selectively retaining a section of the paper-cord that has been inserted through the elongated channel. |
| US10077144B2 |
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. |
| US10077142B1 |
Containers with pull-off, snap-fit caps
A combined bottle and cap assembly has a cap assembly secured to a bottle by snap-fit engagement. The cap assembly has downwardly directed ramps on an underside and bottle has upwardly directed ramps on a top wall. When the cap assembly is rotated relative to the bottle, the downwardly directed ramps cooperatively engage the upwardly directed ramps to lift the cap assembly from the bottle sufficiently to disengage the snap-fit engagement and allow cap assembly to be easily lifted from the bottle. |
| US10077141B2 |
Cap assembly having integrated inner liner and shell
A cap assembly for a container that includes an outer-shell and an inner-element that is received within the outer shell. The outer shell includes a recess on the interior surface of a top portion and the recess includes a top flange section that restricts the opening. The recess receives a complementary end wall that extends from the inner-element and which has a lip that mechanically locks within the recess thereby keeping the shell and liner together. In embodiments a clutch plate is positioned between the shell and liner. |
| US10077129B2 |
Labeler with sealing label press-on device
The present invention relates to a labeler for applying labels to packages. The labeler can include a transport unit for transporting the packages, a label dispenser for applying a sealing label to a web-shaped rim of each of the packages, and a press-on device having a circularly movable pusher plate. The present invention also relates to a method of operating such a labeler, where the press-on device is provided for folding the sealing label around the web-shaped rim laterally to each package and for pressing the label onto the package. |
| US10077128B2 |
Compact, low cost shrink labeler
One embodiment is a shrink labeler for use to shrink a shrink label onto a bottle including: a containment wall having a gas/steam inlet; and a showerhead container capable of holding the bottle in close proximity to orifices disposed therein and having an aperture through which the bottle may be introduced thereinto; wherein the gas/steam inlet is coupled to a plenum disposed between the containment wall and the showerhead container. |
| US10077126B2 |
Packaging system and method
A packaging system and method forms a bundled group of articles in an oriented arrangement, by applying a wrapping material to the articles via the bottoms of the articles while the oriented arrangement of articles is inverted and retained by a pallet. The wrapping material may be a sleeve of shrinkable material applied to the inverted end of the articles and shrunk to conform to the articles and form a base enclosing the bottoms of the articles. The articles are retained by the pallet in the oriented arrangement during the inverting, sleeving and bundling of the group of articles, to provide a bundled group including the articles securely contained by the shrunk wrapping in the oriented arrangement. The bundled group may include more than one type of article. The pallet may be configured to retain a top portion of the article, which may have an irregular or asymmetrical shape. |
| US10077124B2 |
Bubble removal method and bubble removal device
A method for removing bubbles from an observation area includes pressing, with a pressing member, a part of an upper surface of the container that is positioned above the observation area, and moving the pressing member so as to push the bubbles outside the observation area. |
| US10077114B2 |
Aerial delivery platforms
An aerial delivery platform comprises first and second modules (10a, 10b) each having a respective load-bearing surface (14). The modules (10a, 10b) are hinged together for relative flexing movement about an axis (24) between the modules (10a, 10b). A superstructure of interconnected struts (25, 26, 27, 28, 29) is connected to, and is upstanding from, the modules (10a, 10b) to hold the modules (10a, 10b) with the load bearing surfaces (14) co-planar when loaded and during descent but being elastically deformable to permit limited relative flexing movement between the modules (10a, 10b) under the loads applied by parachute opening and on landing to assist in the absorption the energy transferred to the platform. |
| US10077109B2 |
First-person viewer for unmanned vehicles
A remote control unit of an unmanned vehicle comprises a first communications subsystem, a processor, and a graphics processor. The first communications subsystem may be operable to receive sensor data via a first communication link between the remote control unit and the unmanned vehicle. The processor may be operable to determine a position and orientation of the unmanned vehicle based on the sensor data. The first communication subsystem may be operable to receive, via a second communication link between the remote control unit and the unmanned vehicle, a live first-person view from a camera of the unmanned vehicle. The graphics processor may be operable to generate a virtual first-person view from apriori data based on the sensor data. The processor may be operable to determine whether to present said live first-person view or said virtual first-person view based on signal quality of said second communication link. |
| US10077107B1 |
Bimodal propeller aircraft
A bimodal propeller aircraft is disclosed. In various embodiments, the aircraft is flown using a cruise propeller and a hover propeller. The hover propeller has one or more folding blades optimized to provide lift to the aircraft in a first flight mode. The cruise propeller is optimized to provide thrust in a second flight mode. In the second flight mode, the one or more folding blades of the hover propeller may remain in a stowed position. |
| US10077105B2 |
Autorotative enhancement system
Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for providing autorotative enhancement for helicopters using an autorotative assist unit coupled to the transmission of the helicopter. Methods of utilizing an autorotative assist unit as well as retrofitting an autorotative assist unit to an existing helicopter are also disclosed. By employing an autorotative assist unit, improved autorotation can be achieved without the need to increase the weight of the rotor. |
| US10077103B2 |
Propeller pitch change actuation system
A yoke plate arrangement may comprise a yoke plate, a wear plate comprising a wear surface and a contact surface, wherein a post extends from the contact surface, and a yoke plate ear extending from the yoke plate in a radial direction, wherein a first aperture is disposed in the yoke plate ear, the post located at least partially within the first aperture, the contact surface being in contact with the yoke plate ear. The yoke plate arrangement may further comprise a retaining feature for coupling the wear plate to the yoke plate. The wear surface may be for engaging a trunnion bearing. |
| US10077102B1 |
Electrically driven blade control for rotorcraft
Multiple redundant harmonic drive motors on a rotor head actuate the angle of attack of rotor blades at the rotor blade roots, providing collective control that, in combination with a system for providing cyclic control on the rotor blades, eliminates the need for a swashplate, thereby advantageously reducing the weight and maintenance cost of a helicopter, increasing its reliability, and reducing its vulnerability to ballistic attack. |
| US10077098B2 |
Control method for anti-roll stabilization of watercraft, and corresponding stabilization system and computer program product
A method for controlling a stabilizing fin for anti-roll stabilization of watercraft standing at anchor, comprising the steps of: detecting at least one value identifying roll of the watercraft; estimating the expected oscillation of roll of the watercraft as a function of the value detected; determining a path for the movement of the stabilizing fin as a function of the expected roll; and controlling the movement of the stabilizing fin as a function of the path. |
| US10077097B1 |
Surfboard having a fin
It includes a surfboard body, a fin box, a fin seat, and multiple screw members. The fin box is embedded with the surfboard body and has a box recess and box holes. Each box hole has several circular slots. The fin seat has a fin and securing portions. Each securing portion has several curved plates for enclosing a receiving space. Each screw member has a tapered portion with an outer threaded portion. When the screw member is rotated in, these curved plates will gradually expand outwards and force the outward protruded portions engaging into the corresponding circular slots. So, the fin seat and the fin box are engaged together. When the screw member is rotated out, the fin seat and the fin box can be separated. About this invention, the fin seat and the fin box can be firmly secured together. Plus, its fin seat can be replaced easily. |
| US10077094B2 |
System and method for mooring a boat
A system for a mooring device is herein disclosed. The mooring device comprises a disc and a collar. The disc comprises a central orifice and one or more holes. The central orifice is mountable to a boat seat post. The holes large enough to accommodate a mooring line to pass through. The collar positionable on an end of the disc. A method for mooring a boat is further disclosed. Specifically, the method comprises mounting a mooring device onto a boat seat post. The mooring device comprises a disc and a collar. The disc comprises a central orifice and one or more holes. The central orifice is mountable to the boat seat post. The holes attachable to a mooring line. Further, the method comprises fastening the collar onto the boat seat post. |
| US10077084B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for an automobile door or window
Systems, methods, and devices for a vehicle door or window are disclosed herein. A vehicle includes a vehicle body and a cabin located within the body of the vehicle, wherein the cabin includes an interior that is configured to accommodate at least one person. The vehicle includes at least one seat located in the interior of the cabin that is configured for seating a user. The vehicle includes at least one door that provides ingress and egress to the interior of the cabin of the vehicle, and the at least one door is located with respect to the body such that the door opens to provide ingress and egress into the cabin from a backside of the seat. |
| US10077083B1 |
Tailgate with movable support plate
The present invention relates to a tailgate, and in particular to an improved tailgate having a support plate that is movable to a raised position. The tailgate has a body that mounts to a truck bed in a conventional manner. The body has a cavity. When in a storage position, an extension plate, a first side plate, a second side plate and a support plate are contained within in the cavity. When in a deployed or extended position, the extension plate is rotated relative to the body, the side plates are pivoted up and the support plate is raised within the cavity. The support plate can be raised and lowered automatically as the side plates are swung open and closed. |
| US10077082B2 |
Aluminium die-cast part
An aluminum diecast part is provided, in particular in the form of a load-bearing motor vehicle part. In order to protect against sudden breaking loads, at least one tension element, made of a material that can be deformed in a ductile manner and having a different thermal expansion coefficient to the die-cast part, is bonded, in a load-resistant manner to the side of the die-cast part that is external to the load. The die-cast part remains highly deformable, even under the effects of greater temperature fluctuations, by way of the punctiform, shear-resistant interconnection of the die-cast part and the tension element at multiple sites distributed over the bond. |
| US10077079B2 |
Flooring for vehicle decks and manufacturing housing
A flooring product has multiple planar single piece substrate components, each with opposing straight longitudinal and lateral edges. A first lateral edge of a second of the substrate components abuts a first lateral edge of a first of the substrate components to form a common seam. The first and second of the substrate components are adjacent relative to a sequential array of multiple substrate components running parallel to the pair of longitudinal edges. The product has a pair of laminate component affixed to each side of each of the substrate components continuously over the sequential array thereof. The laminate components strengthen the product in relation to bearing a load applied to the second surface thereof and each of the common seams. The flooring product may be cut to lengths for accommodating overall lengths of recreational vehicles, trailers or manufactured housing units and thus reduces manufacturing costs associated therewith. |
| US10077073B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling a parking process of a vehicle
A method and apparatus for controlling a parking process of a vehicle. The method including setting an upper speed limit; using a speed-limiting device to limit the speed of the vehicle at a parking speed that is less than or equal to the upper speed limit speed; suppressing an accelerator pedal speed increase request that increases the vehicle speed over the upper speed limit; and performing the assisted parking operation while limiting the vehicle speed and terminating the suppression of the increase in speed when the accelerator pedal is depressed by more than a predetermined value. Wherein the predetermined value is selected as a function of a slope on which the vehicle is located. The invention also relates to a steering system for an assisted parking procedure of a vehicle and a vehicle with such a steering system. |
| US10077072B2 |
Vehicle steering device and vehicle steering control method with reduced lateral speed
Provided are a vehicle steering device and the like, which are capable of converging a lateral displacement at a forward gazing-point distance to a target travel line with simple control. A target travel line for a vehicle to travel by following a travel path recognized from an image taken by a camera or the like is set. A lateral speed, which is a change amount of the lateral displacement that is a difference between a position of the target travel line at the forward gazing-point distance and a position of the vehicle, is controlled so that the lateral displacement is reduced. A target steering angle is calculated based on the lateral speed, and a steering angle of the vehicle is controlled based on the calculated target steering angle. |
| US10077071B2 |
Electric vehicle power steering pump control system
An electrical system controller that sends an electrical current disable signal to an electrical switch for an electric vehicle's power steering pump motor upon a speed sensor providing input to the controller when the electric vehicle becomes stationary. A vehicle door position sensor senses when a door of the electric vehicle changes from open to closed and provides a door-open-to-closed input signal to the controller. The controller sends a signal to the electrical switch to reactivate a supply of electrical current supply to the power steering pump motor when a vehicle door position sensor senses that a door of the electric vehicle has changed from open to closed. |
| US10077070B2 |
Power-source voltage diagnostic device of electric power steering apparatus
A power-source voltage diagnostic device of an electric power steering apparatus that improves the performance for the anomalous detection of the motor power-source voltage VR-detecting circuit and is capable of continuing the assist control even if the extraordinary state is detected. When the failure (extraordinary state) detection of the VR-detecting circuit is performed by using the correlation between Vbat1-voltage obtained by the detecting section (Vbat1-detecting circuit) to detect the control voltage from the control power-source circuit and VR-voltage obtained by the detecting circuit (VR-detecting circuit) to detect the motor power-source voltage from the power source circuit, multiplexing is performed by providing VR-detecting circuits (VR-detecting circuit 1, VR-detecting circuit 2) of two systems and mutually comparing them so as to accurately perform the failure diagnosis of the VR-detecting circuits. |
| US10077066B2 |
Steering system of saddle-ride type vehicle
A steering system of a saddle-ride type vehicle includes a front fork that includes a steering shaft at the upper end and supports a front wheel at the lower end. A steering arm is attached to the steering shaft, a steering force transmit member is turnably supported by a steering stem that is arranged in a body frame, and a steering system link that joins the steering arm and the steering force transmit member. Engage sections are arranged between the steering force transmit member and the steering assist force transmit member. The engage sections allow the steering force transmit member and a steering assist force transmit member to be engaged with each other so that the steering assist force transmit member is turned around the steering stem accompanying turning of the steering force transmit member. |
| US10077064B2 |
Grip detection device
A grip detection device comprises an electrostatic capacity sensor mounted on a rim of a steering wheel; and a determination unit that detects gripping of the steering wheel based on a detection result of the electrostatic capacity sensor, a plurality of electrode units of elongated shape configuring the electrostatic capacity sensor extending along a direction in which the rim extends and being provided in parallel along a circumferential direction of the rim, of the plurality of electrode units, at least two electrode units are commonly connected, and at least one electrode unit not commonly connected to the commonly connected two electrode units is disposed between the commonly connected two electrode units, the determination unit determining that a driver has gripped the steering wheel when proximity of a human body has been detected by each of at least two electrode units not commonly connected to each other. |
| US10077063B2 |
Child stroller apparatus having an expandable frame
A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and a control mechanism operable to adjust a position of the second frame portion relative to the first frame portion, the control mechanism including an actuator assembled with one of the first and second frame portions, the actuator being operable to drive the second frame portion in sliding movement relative to the first frame portion for modifying a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies. |
| US10077060B2 |
Railroad interlocking system with distributed control
A system includes a transceiver for receiving one or more communications from a communication device in a railway vehicle; a microcontroller that is configured for communication with the transceiver and that is configured to control a position of a switch in the railway; and an electronic subsystem for interfacing with the microcontroller and with the switch; wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit to the microcontroller at least one of the one or more communications received from the railway vehicle; wherein the microcontroller is further configured to extract a command from the parsed contents; wherein the microcontroller is further configured to transmit the command to the electronic subsystem to cause the electronic subsystem to transition the switch to a position specified by the command; and wherein transitioning of the switch to the specified position enables the railway vehicle to cross the switch. |
| US10077059B2 |
System for containing derailment of a railway vehicle
A system for containing derailment of a railway vehicle from rails over which the railway vehicle moves. The derailment system includes a derailment apparatus provided on each side frame of the railway vehicle. In one instance, each derailment apparatus has inner and outer laterally spaced and free ended depending arms disposed above a head section of the rails as long as the railway vehicle wheels ride on the rails. In the event either wheel becomes derailed, one the rails is received and accommodated within a pocket defined by the respective derailment apparatus. When a derailment occurs, the depending arms of the derailment apparatus extend below and to opposed sides of the head section of a rail received and accommodated in the pocket of the respective derailment apparatus whereby inhibiting total derailment of the railway vehicle from the rails over which the railway vehicle is traveling. |
| US10077056B1 |
Managing self-driving behavior of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle based upon actual driving behavior of driver
A system and method for measuring a driver's actual driving behaviors (e.g., acceleration, deceleration) in a manual driving mode to determine their preferred driving style, and then causing an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle to operate itself, within limits, in accordance with the drivers' driving style when operating in a self-driving mode, thereby providing a more familiar and comfortable driving experience for the driver. Data is collected on the actual driving behavior, any pre-existing data is accessed on the actual driving behavior, and the collected data and the pre-existing data are combined. A custom control is then created based upon the combined data, and the custom control is applied to manage the self-driving behavior of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle in a self-driving mode. Additional data continues to be collected on the actual driving behavior, and the custom control is adjusted based upon the collected additional data. |
| US10077051B2 |
Drifting training assistance system for a motor vehicle
A drifting training assistance system is provided for a motor vehicle for learning drifting techniques required in high-performance driving training. The steering and the gas pedal movement, or the combined action thereof, is taken on and/or supported by a drifting assistance system. |
| US10077050B2 |
Automated driving system for evaluating lane cut-out and method of using the same
The methods and system described herein may be used to assist an automated driving system of a host vehicle. The methods and system may, in an exemplary embodiment, be used to determine whether a host vehicle or a target vehicle is cutting out and, accordingly, control the acceleration and/or other driving features of the host vehicle. Generally, the methods described herein contain the steps of determining that a vehicle is cutting out, determining which vehicle is cutting out, and then controlling the acceleration of the host vehicle based on the previous determinations. The determination of which vehicle is cutting out is made based on readings gathered by the host vehicle from one or more automated driving sensors. By using target vehicle sensor data in conjunction with lane marking sensor data, the host vehicle can determine, not only that a vehicle is cutting out, but which vehicle(s) are cutting out. |
| US10077049B2 |
Method and arrangement for adapting the starting gear of a vehicle
A method is provided for adapting the starting gear of an automated manual transmission in a heavy vehicle, where a pre-selected starting gear is selected by a transmission control unit depending on vehicle parameters of the heavy vehicle, where the starting gear is lowered from the pre-selected starting gear depending on a movement behavior of a vehicle in front of the heavy vehicle. The pre-selected starting gear can be adapted to the traffic in front of the vehicle, which makes it possible to avoid unnecessary gear changes and which allows for a smooth starting cycle of the vehicle. |
| US10077042B2 |
System and method for controlling backlash in a vehicle powertrain
A system and method for controlling backlash in a vehicle powertrain includes the step of controlling a torque request of the powertrain with a first control strategy after an occurrence of a backlash predictor and before an occurrence of a backlash. Another step may be employed whereby the torque request is controlled with a second control strategy after the first control strategy and before the occurrence of the backlash such that a torque request level is below a highest torque request level obtained during the first control-strategy. |
| US10077040B2 |
Hybrid electrical vehicle and method for controlling same
A control system of a hybrid electrical vehicle and a control method for a hybrid electrical vehicle are provided. The control system of the hybrid electric vehicle includes: a transmission device connected with wheels of the hybrid electrical vehicle; an engine power subsystem connected with the transmission device; a motor power subsystem connected with the transmission device; and a control module configured to control the hybrid electrical vehicle to operate in a hybrid electrical-economical mode by controlling the engine power subsystem and the motor power subsystem. |
| US10077037B2 |
Hydraulic control unit for at least one hydraulic unit of a brake system and brake booster control unit for an electromechanical brake booster of a brake system
A hydraulic control device for at least one hydraulic aggregate of a brake system, and a brake booster control device, interacting therewith, for an electromechanical brake booster of the brake system. The hydraulic control device includes a first control electronics by which at least one motor target quantity that is to be realized by a motor of the electromechanical brake booster can be determined, taking into account a provided brake actuating strength quantity relating to a current actuation of a brake actuating element, and by which a specification signal corresponding to the at least one determined motor target quantity can be outputted to the brake booster control device. The brake booster control device has a second control electronics that, at least in a normal mode, outputs the control signal to the motor of the electromechanical brake booster, taking into account the specification signal outputted by the hydraulic control device. |
| US10077033B2 |
Braking systems and methods for determining dynamic braking data for a braking model for a train
Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining dynamic braking data for use in a braking model of at least one train, the method including: (a) determining at least one initial safety factor; (b) determining at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor based at least partially on (i) the expected dynamic braking force, and (ii) specified retarding forces of the train; and (c) determining at least one new safety factor based at least partially on the at least one initial safety factor and the at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor. Also disclosed are braking systems including dynamic braking for a train having at least one locomotive. |
| US10077032B2 |
Method and system for reducing brake drag
Systems and methods are described for reducing brake drag in a brake system of a vehicle. It may be determined that the vehicle is stationary. A brake pressure of the brake system may be monitored. The monitored brake pressure may then be compared to a brake pressure criteria. A brake pressure to be applied may be regulated when the monitored brake pressure does not meet the brake pressure criteria, wherein the applied brake pressure meets the pressure criteria. |
| US10077030B2 |
Combination cleaning tool with flexible head
A new combination cleaning tool construction wherein the same can be utilized for cleaning surfaces, in particular, glass surfaces such as windshields. In particular the invention described herein provides a new combination cleaning tool construction wherein the same can be utilized for cleaning surfaces, in particular, glass surfaces such as windshields or the like, with corner portions. |
| US10077029B2 |
Assembly of an end fitting and a device for spraying a liquid, wiper comprising such an assembly, method for mounting a device for spraying a liquid on an end fitting
The invention relates to an assembly (80) comprising an end fitting (11) that is able to be attached to a longitudinal end of a wiper (70), and also a device (12) for spraying a liquid, said end fitting (11) and said spraying device (12) being two separate pieces that are mechanically connected. According to the invention, said end fitting (11) comprises a cavity (18) which receives a means (41) for securing the spraying device (12) to the end fitting (11).The invention also relates to a wiper (70) comprising an assembly (80) according to the invention and to a method for mounting such an assembly (80). |
| US10077028B2 |
Wiper arm arrangement
The invention is based on a wiper arm arrangement comprising at least one wiper fluid channeling unit (12) that has at least one wiper fluid duct (14) and at least one coupling unit (16) which is designed to be connected to a wiper stem (18) of a wiper arm (20). (14) cha It is proposed that the at least one wiper fluid duct (14) be made integral with the at least one coupling unit (16). |
| US10077021B2 |
Two step smart key start system
A keyless ignition start system in which authentication of a coded key fob is carried out twice, first to activate the ignition switch to allow starting the engine and second at the time when the brake pedal is depressed to put the car in a drive gear. The two step authentication prevents driving off a car which has been started without having the key fob for security purposes and also to avoid inconvenient situations that can otherwise occur. |
| US10077013B2 |
Electric wire protecting pipe and wire harness
A wire harness and an electric wire protecting pipe that can protect electric wires without including a separate component for shielding a drain hole. The electric wire protecting pipe is a resin pipe into which electric wires are insertable, and a lower wall portion is provided integrally with a projecting portion that projects outward, and a circumferential wall portion of the projecting portion is provided with a drain hole. According to such a configuration, the electric wires are protected from flying gravel, splashing water, or the like, by the projecting portion that is formed integrally with the electric wire protecting pipe, and thus the electric wires can be protected without including a separate component for shielding the drain hole. |
| US10077011B1 |
Vehicle underbody acoustic panels
An acoustic panel for a vehicle includes a floor panel, an underbody acoustic shield, and a perimeter seal positioned between the floor panel and the underbody acoustic shield to form a pocket of trapped air. The pocket of trapped air can further reduce a transmission of noise through the floor panel into the vehicle interior. |
| US10077008B2 |
Windshield-mounted camera apparatus and adjuster
A camera apparatus is provided. A bracket is fixed to a windshield of a vehicle. A camera case is fixed to the bracket. A camera module is fixed to the camera case and includes a lens. The camera apparatus detects a position of an object present ahead of the vehicle. The object includes a lane and another vehicle. Information on the object acquired by the camera apparatus is used for at least one of lane departure alarm control, light control, and collision avoidance control. The camera apparatus further includes an adjustment structure for completing adjustment of an inclination angle in a vertical direction of an optical axis of the lens with respect to the windshield by the time when the camera case is completely fixed to the bracket. |
| US10077007B2 |
Sidepod stereo camera system for an autonomous vehicle
A sidepod stereo camera system for an autonomous vehicle (AV) includes a sidepod housing mounted to the AV, a view pane coupled to the sidepod housing, and a stereo camera mounted within the sidepod housing. The stereo camera has a field of view extending outward from the sidepod housing through the view pane. A control system of the sidepod stereo camera system or the AV can conditionally activate and deactivate the sidepod stereo camera system when needed. |
| US10077005B2 |
Modular motor vehicle integrated carrier rack and storage system with universal connections
A unified carrier cargo rack and storage system for a vehicle including a receiver unit installed in the rear of the vehicle and a modular carrier rack, including a transitional carrier bar, a secondary bar and a cargo carrier bar, wherein the cargo carrier bar is further operable to engage and immobilize cargo; are disclosed as are male and female securing mechanisms. |
| US10077004B2 |
Multi-link knob type armrest and armrest console and vehicle using the same
An armrest may include an armrest module, a sliding knob to be rotated by a manipulating force provided thereon, a hook knob facilitating rotation of the sliding knob to be converted into rotation for releasing console locking force for binding the armrest module, and a multi-link at which sloping angle rotation is generated by the rotation of the sliding knob and then converted into rotation for releasing slide locking force for binding sliding movement of the armrest module. |
| US10077003B2 |
Vehicle interior component
A vehicle interior component providing a support structure such as an adjustable vehicle armrest may be configured to allow for sliding movement between a retracted position and an extended position to adjust armrest length as desired by the vehicle occupant. A cover such as a tambour door may be provided over at least part of the support structure/armrest and may be opened and closed to allow access to storage within the armrest/support structure. The armrest may be supported by structure such as rails (e.g. sliding/translating rails); a set of tracks may be provided to facilitate movement and provide support for the cover (e.g. tambour door) as the armrest is moved between the retracted position and extended position. |
| US10077001B2 |
Fold rear-view mirror assembly for motor vehicles
A foldable rear-view mirror assembly comprises a base member to be mounted on a motor vehicle, a mirror housing, a motor component, drive means comprising a ring gear assembly engaging the motor component with the base member for rotation of the mirror housing thereto between mirror operative and folded conditions, and a spring element positioned substantially tangential to the ring gear assembly to cooperate therewith such that in a first direction of rotation the mirror housing is allowed to rotate to the base member and in a second reverse direction of rotation the mirror housing is prevented from being rotated relative to the base member, where the spring element resiliently abuts a stop surface formed in the ring gear assembly. |
| US10076991B2 |
Bed extender incorporating one or more retractable lines
A bed extender is provided for a bed of a truck. That bed extender includes a reel mounted to a first sidewall of the bed, a line received on that reel, and a fastener carried on a distal end of the line. An anchor is carried on a second sidewall of the bed. In addition, the bed extender includes a support arm including a receiver that engages the line when the line is extended from the reel and fastened to the anchor. The support arm is mounted to the tailgate of the truck. |
| US10076983B2 |
Cover material for vehicle seat sheet
A cover material for a vehicle seat sheet is provided. The cover material for a vehicle seat sheet includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and a decorative piping member. The decorative piping member includes an approximately rectangular seam margin part, a tubular part connected to a widthwise end part of the seam margin part, and a core part arranged in the tubular part in an inserted state. The decorative piping member includes a warp and a weft that both form the tubular part and the seam margin part, and an insertion thread that forms the core part. These are integrally woven with a loom. The seam margin part of the decorative piping member is sandwiched by and between an end part of the first fabric and an end part of the second fabric, and these parts are sewed together in a mutually overlapped state. |
| US10076975B2 |
Brake release for aircraft seat
A brake release may comprise a pulley frame including a fixed portion and a pivoting arm. A first pulley may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. A second pulley may be coupled to the fixed portion of the pulley frame. A cable may be disposed around the first pulley and the second pulley and may be coupled to a first brake and a second brake. A main lever arm may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. The main lever arm may be configured to move the first pulley away from the second pulley and to pull the cable to release the first brake and the second brake. |
| US10076969B2 |
Battery systems and methods for bi-directional current control
A battery system may include an energy storage component the couples to an electrical system. The battery system may also include a first semiconductor switching device and a second semiconductor switching device. The first semiconductor switching device and the second semiconductor switching device each selectively couple the energy storage component to the electrical system. Additionally, the battery system may include a first diode coupled in parallel with the first semiconductor switching device and a second diode coupled in parallel with the second semiconductor switching device. Further, the battery system may include a battery management system that controls operation of the first semiconductor switching device and the second semiconductor switching device to selectively couple the energy storage component to the electrical system. The battery management system may selectively couple the energy storage component to the electrical system based on an output current measurement of the energy storage component. |
| US10076963B2 |
Current mode control type switching power supply device
A switching power supply device includes a first switch, a second switch, a current sensing portion configured to sense current flowing in the second switch, and a controller configured to control the first and second switches in accordance with the current sensed by the current sensing portion. The controller includes an accumulating portion configured to accumulate information of the current sensed by the current sensing portion during a predetermined period of time while the first switch is in the off state, and reflecting portion configured to start the transmission of the current information accumulated by the accumulating portion before the first switch is changed from the off state to the on state so as to reflect the current information accumulated by the accumulating portion on the slope voltage, and controls the first and second switches in accordance with the slope voltage. |
| US10076962B2 |
Braking control method and system for a vehicle
A braking control method and system are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the method may include determining a target deceleration. The method may also include decelerating the vehicle by regenerative braking. The method may further include, when determining that an actual deceleration by the regenerative braking is below the target deceleration, applying friction braking in addition to the regenerative braking to achieve the target deceleration. |
| US10076959B2 |
Vehicle regenerative braking control device
A vehicle regenerative braking control device is provided for a vehicle, which comprises wheels and a motor that brakes and drives the wheels. In this way, the vehicle travels by the motor driving the wheels, and brakes by applying a braking force to the wheels with a regenerative braking force of the motor. The vehicle regenerative braking control device comprises a vehicle controller configured to control the motor such that the regenerative braking force is to be decreased at a steady rate during a predetermined time before a state-of-charge of a battery used as a power source of the motor decreases to a level at which the regenerative braking force can no longer be generated as predetermined. |
| US10076958B1 |
Collapsible panel duct for a vehicle HVAC system
A vehicle dashboard includes an air duct proximate an access aperture. The air duct selectively defines sealed and collapsed positions. A display module is positioned proximate the air duct. The display module is selectively accessible via the access aperture when the air duct is in the collapsed position. The collapsed position characterized by a nested portion of the air duct being removed from a duct receptacle. |
| US10076954B2 |
Self-powered planetary orbital wheel assemblies
Powered wheel assemblies and methods of manufacturing and operating such assemblies are provided. |
| US10076949B1 |
Vehicle sun shield
A vehicle sun shield includes an elongated shaft having a collar slidably mounted thereon that expands a plurality of support ribs and an overlaying, reflective canopy. Accordingly, a user adjusts a handle mechanism at a lower end of the shaft to a desired length and fully expands the canopy. The canopy is positioned immediately adjacent to the windshield interior with the handle resting on the vehicle console or on the upper surface of the dashboard. |
| US10076948B2 |
Damper opening and closing device
A damper opening and closing device includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder that is disposed inside the outer cylinder, is supported movably relative to the outer cylinder and has a fluid passage therein, and a damper group that includes a plurality of dampers disposed in the fluid passage so that the fluid passage is openable and closable. The plurality of dampers are arranged in a circumferential direction of the fluid passage and disposed in the fluid passage in such a way that inner peripheral edges of the dampers are opposed to each other. The damper opening and closing device further includes an angle control unit configured to control the tilt angle of the damper in conjunction with movement of the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. |
| US10076947B2 |
Dual damper device of vehicle air vent
A dual damper device of a vehicle air vent includes a duct housing having a partition wall for dividing an air path, an introduction part and a discharge part, which are bent to be inclined; a pair of dampers rotationally mounted on the air path in the introduction part; a dial knob rotationally provided to the discharge part; a dial bush having a knob fitting part and an elongated guide groove; a pair of damper bushes vertically coupled to the dampers; and a bush link. The duct housing further includes a dial support member rotationally coupled to the dial knob and damper holding stepped protrusions provided to the partition wall and the introduction part. |
| US10076945B2 |
Air conditioner having tunnel
An evaporator and a heater may be accommodated in a case. A tunnel in a tubular shape forms a tunnel passage. The case may form an evaporator passage and a heater passage. The evaporator passage may be located on a downstream side of the evaporator and extended without passing through the heater. The heater passage may be located on a downstream side of the heater. The tunnel may extend from the heater passage through the evaporator passage toward an inner wall of the case. |
| US10076944B2 |
Vehicle cabin air conditioning and battery cooling system
A vehicle includes a cooling arrangement that includes an air conditioning loop and a battery cooling loop connected together by a common chiller and arranged to cool each of cabin air and a battery. A coolant three-way proportional control valve is connected to the chiller and the battery. The control valve is configured to operatively control a capacity of the chiller for the battery. |
| US10076943B2 |
Suspension device
A suspension device includes: a damper that has an extension-side chamber and a contraction-side chamber; an extension-side passage connected to the extension-side chamber; a contraction-side passage connected to the contraction-side chamber; a switching device that connects one of the extension-side passage and the contraction-side passage to the supply passage and connecting the other of the extension-side passage and the contraction-side passage to the discharge passage selectively; an extension-side damping element provided in the extension-side passage; a contraction-side damping element provided in the contraction-side passage; a control valve capable of adjusting a pressure in the supply passage; an intake check valve provided midway in the intake passage; and a supply-side check valve provided in the supply passage between the control valve and the pump. |
| US10076942B2 |
Suspension device
A suspension device includes: a spring provided between an upper member and a lower member; a motor provided in juxtaposition with the spring to generate power in accordance with a speed at which a movable shaft is operated, the movable shaft being movable in accordance with operations of the upper member and the lower member in an expansion-contraction direction of the spring; a power consumption circuit including a variable load circuit, the variable load circuit being configured to generate a damping force in the motor by consuming the power generated in the motor and to change the damping force; and an electronic control unit configured to control the variable load circuit such that consumed power by the variable load circuit is increased along with an increase in a speed of the movable shaft. |
| US10076941B2 |
Hydraulic shock absorber and cover member
The hydraulic shock absorber includes a cylinder containing a fluid, a damper case positioned outside the cylinder to form a reserving chamber, a piston housed inside the cylinder, a piston rod supporting the piston, a rod guide covering one end of the cylinder, and a guide bushing provided with a through hole through which the piston rod penetrates. The rod guide has an outer circumferential groove formed by spacing apart at least a part of the rod guide from the cylinder in a circumferential direction of the cylinder for allowing the fluid to flow from inside of the cylinder to the reserving chamber, and has an inner circumferential groove for supplying the fluid into an inner circumferential gap between an inner circumferential surface of the guide bushing and an outer circumferential surface of the piston rod as the fluid flows through the outer circumferential groove. |
| US10076940B2 |
Trailer suspension including tubes and wires support system
A trailer slider suspension including a tubes and wires support system. The slider includes a frame slideably coupled to and supporting a trailer. Axles are pivotally secured to the frame. Air springs are provided between the axles and stop plates on the frame. The air springs include bearing plates abutting the stop plates. The bearing plates include fasteners which extend through corresponding holes in the stop plates. Supporting brackets are secured to the frame with the bearing plates fasteners extending through corresponding securement holes in the brackets and nuts threadingly received thereon, thereby clamping the brackets between the nuts and stop plates. The brackets include support holes wherethrough the tubes and wires are received and supported. A main brace is secured between the stop plates and the frame and side braces are secured between the stop plates and the main brace. The brackets include walls or slots engaging the braces. |
| US10076937B2 |
Vehicle tow capacity estimator
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a vehicle tow capacity estimator. An example disclosed vehicle includes memory and a processor. The example memory stores first and second acceleration profiles and a degradation factor table. The example processor, when a load is connected to the vehicle, determines a third acceleration profile and calculates a tow capacity ratio based on the first, second, and third acceleration profile, and a degradation factor. Additionally, the example processor, in response to the tow capacity ratio not satisfying a tow threshold, provides a warning. |
| US10076936B2 |
Pressure relief signal-button for tire repair kit
A pressure indicator device for a flat tire repair kit for motor vehicles, in which the flat tire repair kit includes a compressor and a pressure outlet and the pressure indicator device (1.1-1.3) is an indicator for a pressure that the compressor of the flat tire repair kit produces in a tire that is being filled and includes a base body, a conduit (4.1-4.3), an optical element, an acoustic element, and a throttle (5.1-5.3); and the throttle (5.1-5.3) includes an adjustable throttle valve, wherein the conduit (4.1-4.3) is operationally connected to the optical element and the acoustic element; an air flow (L) through the conduit that the air pressure produces in the base body is deflected into a horizontal and/or an inclined horizontal direction, and an indicator element of the optical element can be moved in the horizontal and/or inclined horizontal direction. |
| US10076930B2 |
Bicycle hub for a bicycle transmission system
A bicycle hub 1 includes a hollow cylindrical body 3 which is provided with external splines having teeth 5 extending in axial direction. Each tooth has a first axial side 7 which is loaded during use by a sprocket wheel slid onto the body and an opposite, second axial side 9. Three of the teeth are composed of two portions, that is to say a first portion 11 which forms a whole with the body and a second portion which forms an insert 13. The insert partly forms the first side 7 of the tooth. The body is provided with three axial grooves 15 which accommodate the inserts 13. The inserts 13 partly protrude above the grooves and the height 17 of the inserts is approximately equal to the width 19 of the inserts. |
| US10076928B2 |
Interior film having transverse hairlines formed therein and a method for manufacturing the interior film
The present invention provides an interior film having a transverse hairline implemented therein and, more specifically, provides an interior film (F) having a transverse hairline implemented therein, comprising: a transparent plastic film layer (30); an UV imprinting layer (50) which has a transverse hairline implemented therein and is formed below the transparent plastic film layer (30); and a metal deposition layer (70) formed below the UV imprinting layer. |
| US10076927B2 |
Moveable paint tray
The moveable paint tray preferably includes a base ring, a peripheral wall, a sloped ramp, an engagement platform, a handle and a hood. The peripheral wall extends upward from an outer perimeter of the base ring. A liquid support surface is formed in a portion of an inner perimeter of the base ring. The sloped ramp extends upward from an end of the liquid support surface. The engagement platform extends from an end of the sloped ramp. A ramp wall extends inward and upward from an inner perimeter of the base ring to the sloped ramp and the engagement platform. The handle extends from an outer perimeter of the peripheral wall, adjacent the engagement platform. A drain spout is formed through the peripheral wall on an end opposite the handle. A second embodiment of the moveable paint tray does not include a hood for nesting multiple units together. |
| US10076926B2 |
Electrostatic wall sticker, use thereof, process for manufacturing the same, and method for storing and transporting the same
An electrostatic wall sticker, use thereof, process for manufacturing the same, and method for storing and transporting the same are disclosed. The electrostatic wall sticker comprises the sticker body comprising a using layer made of plastic film which comprises a first side and a second side, and an adhesive layer made of plastic film which comprises a first side and a second side. It can effectively replace traditional wall stickers. This invention has the advantages of securely mounting on any dry surface without the need of adhesive agents, leaving no mark upon removal and being highly environmentally friendly. Also, this electrostatic wall sticker possesses the properties of face-to-face and rolling storage of static electricity, which makes transportation convenient. |
| US10076917B2 |
Printer having L-shaped maintenance modules for plurality of printheads
A printer including: a print module having a printhead for printing onto media fed along a media feed path and a maintenance module for maintaining the printhead. The maintenance module includes an L-shaped frame having a longer arm extending parallel with a longitudinal axis of the printhead and a shorter arm. The longer arm includes a capper for capping the printhead and the shorter arm includes a wiper for longitudinally wiping the printhead. |
| US10076915B2 |
Continuous motion printing on cylindrical objects
A method for printing a digitally-stored image on the surface of a cylindrical object comprises the steps of axially moving the object along a line of travel that is aligned with the object's long axis until it is underneath one or more printheads, each of which have a plurality of ink nozzles that may be arranged in one or more columns while simultaneously rotating the object with respect to the printheads and simultaneously causing a pre-determined number of nozzles to eject ink onto the surface of the object. |
| US10076913B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus and liquid filling method and control method for the same
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting unit that ejects a liquid supplied to an internal flow path; a pump that feeds the liquid to the liquid ejecting unit; a discharge route that communicates with the internal flow path; and a closing valve disposed in the discharge route. The closing valve has an object that is biased to close the discharge route, and the object open the discharge route, due to an external force, during feeding of the liquid by the pump. |
| US10076909B2 |
Printing ink
The present invention provides an inkjet ink comprising: an aqueous polyurethane (meth)acrylate dispersion, which is redispersible in water after thermal drying and before curing; a water-dispersible or water-soluble photoinitiator; a surfactant; and a coloring agent. The ink of the present invention is particularly suitable for printing onto a food packaging. |
| US10076902B2 |
Print element substrate, liquid ejection head, and printing device
Provided are a printing device and a print element substrate having a detection element row provided in correspondence to an ejection port row and capable of suppressing an increase in a length in an ejection port row direction. For that purpose, a row selection circuit 117 is provided in a detection element circuit 108, and a row of the detection element circuit is selected by row selection signals A0 and A1 transmitted through a common wiring. |
| US10076901B1 |
Object holder for a direct-to-object printer
What is disclosed is an object holder for securely retaining an object while it is being printed in a direct-to-object print system and a direct-to-object print system configured to use various embodiments of the object holder of the present invention. In one embodiment, the object holder comprises a shuttle mount configured to slideably traverse a support member positioned parallel to a plane formed by at least one printhead configured to eject marking material on to a surface of an object. A memory foam is attached to the shuttle mount. A vacuum pump is used to withdraw a volume of air through a hole in the memory foam such that, a difference in air pressure causes an object to be pressed against the face of the memory foam causing the foam to partially deform to the object's shape. |
| US10076896B2 |
Pressurized heated rolling press for manufacture and method of use
A method and system for connecting a plurality of materials using pressure and curing is disclosed. The method provides for: a) receiving the plurality of materials on the vacuum conveyor; b) conveying the received plurality of materials from the first location to a second location along the vacuum conveyor; c) applying a predetermined vacuum pressure; and d) curing the compressed plurality of materials. The system comprises a vacuum conveyor for receiving the plurality of materials at a first location, a moving belt adaptively positioned above the vacuum conveyor at a second location and the vacuum conveyor and the moving belt are arranged to be driven in a predetermined relation to one another, a vacuum pressure source for applying a predetermined vacuum pressure creating a force compressing the plurality of materials; and a curing source at a second location for curing the compressed plurality of materials. |
| US10076891B2 |
Barrier film and method for manufacturing same
The present application relates to a barrier film and a method of preparing the same, and provides a barrier film that can be applied to devices such as organic or inorganic light-emitting devices, display devices, and photovoltaic devices and thereby effectively insulate the internal electric components from chemical materials such as moisture and oxygen while maintaining excellent optical characteristics at the same time. |
| US10076889B2 |
Wrapped three-dimensional shaped article and process for its production
A wrapped shaped article capable of imparting a three-dimensional decoration onto a surface of a base, without producing a molding die for each three-dimensional irregular pattern. An irregular pattern or three-dimensional shape is imparted, without producing a molding die, by placing three-dimensional members on a surface of a base, and attaching a decorative film thereon by vacuum contact bonding. |
| US10076887B2 |
Methods and apparatus for forming and sealing a container having centering tabs
A machine for forming and sealing a top of a container is provided. The machine includes a conveyor configured to transport the container through the machine, a forming section including at least one bullet arm configured to fold a trailing centering tab of the container, and a compression section downstream from the forming section and including a compression device configured to fold a leading centering tab of the container. |
| US10076883B2 |
System and method for manufacturing off-axis prepreg material
An off-axis prepreg material manufacturing machine may include a robot configured to position a prepreg piece adjacent to an end of a prepreg layer. The machine may additionally include an alignment system configured to sense a position of the prepreg piece relative to the prepreg layer and generate a position signal representative thereof. The machine may also include a controller configured to receive the position signal and cause the robot to adjust the position of the prepreg piece such that an end edge of the prepreg piece and an end edge of the prepreg layer are in substantially abutting contact. |
| US10076876B2 |
Three dimensional printing
Various embodiments related to three dimensional printers, and reinforced filaments, and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a void free reinforced filament is fed into an extrusion nozzle. The reinforced filament includes a core, which may be continuous or semi-continuous, and a matrix material surrounding the core. The reinforced filament is heated to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of the matrix material and less than a melting temperature of the core prior to extruding the filament from the extrusion nozzle. |
| US10076873B2 |
Post-moulding station and an associated method of manufacture of a wind turbine blade
A post-molding station is described which is used in the manufacturing of a wind turbine blade. A blade shell forming part of a wind turbine blade is initially molded in a blade mold, the blade shell subsequently transferred to a post-molding station which allows for various post-molding operations to be carried out on the blade shell away from the mold, thereby increasing the productivity of the blade mold in the manufacturing process. The post-molding station may be operable to perform the closing of first and second blade shells to form a wind turbine blade, and may be formed from an adjustable structure which can provide relatively easy access to the contained blade shell for working thereon. Accordingly, the manufacturing equipment may be of reduced cost, combined with an increase in the overall productivity of the manufacturing system. |
| US10076871B2 |
Systems and methods for improved ultrasonic welding using energy-director-locating algorithm
A process, for locating a welding energy director, for effective welding together of multiple workpieces at an area of the director. The director includes positioning a workpiece arrangement in preparation to make approaches, for locating the director, wherein the workpiece arrangement includes a proximate workpiece of the multiple workpieces, a distal workpiece, and the welding director positioned therebetween. The process also includes performing a sub-routine comprising moving a locating implement toward the proximate workpiece. The routine also includes determining whether a push-back force, being received at the locating implement from the workpiece, indicates that the locating implement has been lowered to a local terminal point. The routine includes relocating, in response to a negative result, the implement for repeating until a positive result, and determining, in response to the positive results in the location determination, that the director is located directly beneath an area corresponding to the positive result. |
| US10076870B1 |
Filament guide
A filament guide that guides thermoplastic filament to an object being manufactured. A deposition head comprising the disclosed filament guide provides a filament to the intended deposition point. The filament guide comprises a guide member having a filament groove configured to guide the filament along a path of travel. The groove has an upstream end that is configured to receive the filament from a source and a downstream end that is configured to direct the filament toward the deposition point in the intended direction. A notch at the downstream end of the guide member enables the filament to travel toward the deposition point. The portions of the guide member on either side of the notch act to keep the filament centered laterally. A plate that is transparent to electromagnetic radiation from a heat source covers the groove and permits the electromagnetic radiation to reach the filament while providing added support. |
| US10076868B1 |
Rapid prototyping method of producing tooling for an injection mold
A method of producing an injection molding tool for molding an article includes producing a replica of the article using at least one of an additive manufacturing process, a solid freeform fabrication process, or a computer numerically controlled (CNC) process. A support block is configured to receive at least a portion of the replica and support the replica with at least one of an outer peripheral surface of the replica or an inner peripheral surface of the replica positioned at a spaced distance from a peripheral surface of the support block. The replica is supported inside the support block at the spaced distance, a ceramic resin material is introduced into the spaced distance and cured to form a ceramic shell insert, the insert is removed from the cavity, and the insert is positioned within the support block to form a part of a mold tool adapted for installation in a standard plastic injection molding machine. |
| US10076867B2 |
Method and device for the production of an optimized bottom contour on preforms
A device and a method for producing a preform having a shoulder and base geometry optimized for subsequent stretch blow molding, since the preform cannot be produced according to the conventional injection-molding method. For this purpose, the preform produced in the injection-molding tool is transferred into a conditioning station and is conditioned and cooled in the shaft while no contact is made with the top of the preform and the preform shoulder on account of a special contour of the conditioning receptacle. Due to the reheating of these preform regions they can be mechanically deformed into a new geometry which is advantageous for the blow molding process and thus their wall thickness can also be influenced. In the subsequent blow molding process the deformed preform has the advantage that the plastic material which is distributed better in the bottle results in considerable material savings and higher quality bottles. |
| US10076866B2 |
Method of forming a photonic crystal material
A method of forming a film of photonic crystal material. A first process is performed upon a material capable of having a photonic crystal structure, this process causing deformation of the material so as to form a film in which incident light received by the material is selectively reflected or transmitted to generate a first optical effect in the film. A second process is performed upon substantially all of the film which applies a shear stress to the film. This causes a change in the material structure so as to generate a second optical effect in the film, different from the first optical effect, in response to incident light. Security films, devices, articles and documents formed using the method are also discussed. |
| US10076865B2 |
Ram-based methods for forming thermoplastic article having smooth edges
The disclosure relates to forming shaped thermoplastic articles having smooth peripheries. Many thermoplastic articles have sharp edges formed upon molding or cutting the article from a feedstock sheet. Such sharp edges can damage thin plastic films or flesh which they contact, and smoothing the edges is desirable. Described herein are methods of forming a smooth periphery for such sharp-edged articles by rolling over the sharp edge. The smoothing operation is performed by forming a deflectable flange including a bend region separated from the potentially sharp peripheral edge by a spacer, deflecting a portion of the deflectable flange, and softening at least one bent portion of the deflectable flange to yield a smooth periphery upon cooling. |
| US10076863B1 |
Quick release sleeve chill roll
The present invention is a method and apparatus for quick and easy rubber sleeve exchanges on chill rolls, such as are used in film extrusion processes. The apparatus includes chill roll or mandrel, a rubber sleeve covering the exterior face of the mandrel, an automated cantilever system, and an air booster. The rubber sleeve is easily removed by tilting the mandrel and inserting a layer of air between the rubber sleeve and the mandrel, thereby allowing the sleeve to slip off the mandrel and allowing for a new rubber sleeve to be placed onto the mandrel. |
| US10076862B1 |
Molding system
A molding system includes a molding machine, a mold disposed on the molding machine and having a mold cavity to be filled with a molding resin from the molding machine, and a computing apparatus connected to the molding machine. The computing apparatus is configured to perform operations for setting the molding machine to prepare a molding product, wherein the operations comprise: generating a first and a second state waveforms using a setting packing pressure profile; obtaining an updated packing pressure profile based on the first and the second state waveforms; and setting the molding machine based on the updated packing pressure profile to perform an actual molding process to prepare the molding product. The first and the second state waveforms express a relationship between an in-mold pressure and an in-mold temperature at different sensing sites of the molding resin. |
| US10076856B2 |
Manufacture of an article having a decorative cover sheet overlying a substrate
A method of forming a decorative article comprising placing a decorative cover sheet comprising an untextured skin layer, a cushion foam layer and an adhesive layer in a mold space between a front mold half and a rear mold half, placing a substrate on the rear mold half, heating a textured front mold surface and the skin layer with a first heater arrangement between the front mold half and the cover sheet, heating the cover sheet and the substrate with a second heater arrangement between the cover sheet and the rear mold half, forming the skin layer of the decorative cover sheet into contact with the textured front mold surface, forming into the skin layer a textured surface from the textured front mold surface, pressing the substrate against the adhesive layer of the decorative cover sheet, and bonding the cover sheet to the substrate with the adhesive layer. |
| US10076855B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing an electricity storage material
An apparatus and a method for manufacturing an electricity storage material are provided which can avoid defective coating of the electricity storage material. An apparatus for manufacturing an electricity storage material includes: a dissolving device that dissolves a thickener in a solvent; a viscosity adjusting device that adjusts viscosity of a solution produced by the dissolving device; a first filtering device that filters the solution having the viscosity adjusted by the viscosity adjusting device; and a kneading device that kneads the solution filtered by the first filtering device and an active material. Since the apparatus can remove almost all microgels of the thickener by the first filtering device, defective coating can be prevented in the coating of the electricity storage material, and satisfactory electrodes can be manufactured. |
| US10076853B2 |
Slurry distributor, system, and method for using same
A slurry distributor includes a feed conduit and a distribution conduit in fluid communication therewith. The feed conduit includes an entry segment with a feed inlet and a feed entry outlet in fluid communication therewith and extending along a first feed flow axis. The feed conduit includes a shaped duct having a bulb portion in fluid communication with the feed entry outlet. The feed conduit includes a transition segment in fluid communication with the bulb portion and extending along a second feed flow axis in non-parallel relationship with the first feed flow axis. The bulb portion has an area of expansion with a cross-sectional flow area that is greater than a cross-sectional flow area of an adjacent area upstream from the area of expansion. The shaped duct has a convex interior surface in confronting relationship with the feed entry outlet of the entry segment. |
| US10076850B2 |
Log splitter apparatus and method
A log splitter apparatus and method for splitting logs includes an upward facing wedge and a shroud secured to the upward facing wedge. The shroud can have a positioning aperture defined therein that is positioned over the upward facing wedge to position an associated log on the upward facing wedge for splitting of the associated log by the upward facing wedge when a downward force is applied to the associated log at an upper end of the associated log that is opposite a downward end positioned at or adjacent the upward facing wedge. |
| US10076841B2 |
Method and device for controlling a manipulator
A method for controlling a manipulator includes determining by a control device one or more contact force values between the manipulator and a first workpiece. Each of the contact force values is based on an actual driving force of the manipulator and a drive force according to a dynamic model of the manipulator. The method also includes at least one of a) measuring in multiple stages an orientation and location of the first workpiece based on at least one of the one or more determined contact force values or b) joining a second workpiece and the first workpiece under a compliant regulation, where a joining state of the first and second workpieces is monitored based on at least one of an end pose of the manipulator obtained under the compliant regulation, a speed of a temporal change of the manipulator, or at least one of the one or more determined contact force values. |
| US10076840B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program
To reduce the possibility that a robot will collide with an obstacle during an interference check work and improve the efficiency of the check work at a portion where the interference may occur, an information processing apparatus includes a control unit that controls an operation of a first robot, an acquisition unit that acquires position and orientation of a display apparatus which is attached with a body of an observer, a generation unit that identifies a visual field of the observer including the first robot based on the position and orientation of the display apparatus and an internal parameter of the display apparatus and generate an operation image of a second robot to be displayed in the identified visual field, as an object that may interfere with the first robot, based on operation data of the second robot, and an output unit that outputs the operation image to the display apparatus. |
| US10076839B2 |
Robot operation apparatus, robot system, and robot operation program
A robot operation apparatus includes touch panel, touch operation detecting unit, action command generating unit, and selection operation detecting unit. The action command generating unit is capable of performing an operation determining process and an action command generating process. The operation determining process is a process for determining a drive axis or an action mode of a robot to be operated based on the selection operation detected by the selection operation detecting unit, and when a touch operation detected by the touch operation detecting unit is a drag operation, determining a movement amount of the drag operation. The action command generating process is a process for determining a movement amount of the robot based on the movement amount determined by in the operation determining process, and generating an action command for moving the robot at the drive axis or in the action mode to be operated by the movement amount. |
| US10076833B2 |
Electric tools
An electric tool may include a battery mount portion having a guide groove structure that can be slidably fitted with a guide projection structure of a rechargeable battery. A reinforcing member may be attached to the guide groove structure of the battery mount portion and may include a connecting structure for detachably connecting the reinforcing member to the guide groove structure. |
| US10076831B2 |
Buffer system for hydraulic hammer
A buffer system for a hydraulic hammer is disclosed. The buffer system includes a wear member disposed between a first component and a second component. The wear member includes a first surface. The first surface is adapted to abut an inner surface of the first component. The wear member also includes a second surface distal to the first surface. The second surface is adapted to abut an outer surface of the second component. The buffer system also includes an insert member disposed in the wear member between the first surface and the second surface thereof. The insert member provides a visual indication when a predefined thickness of the wear member between the first surface and the second surface is worn. |
| US10076827B2 |
Hand tool and method of using same
A work tool includes a tool handle assembly that is moveable between an open default position and a closed working position. The tool handle assembly is constructed with an upper tool handle assembly and a lower tool handle assembly where the upper tool handle assembly and the lower tool handle assembly are configured to be snap-fit together to enable pivotal movement between the upper tool handle assembly and the lower tool handle assembly. The tool handle assembly further includes an attack angle orientation assembly carried partially by the upper tool handle assembly and carried partially by the lower tool handle assembly to facilitate pivotally closing a pair of cutting blades to operate on a work piece; the cutting blades are carried into alignment with a cutting blade plane defined by an imaginary cutting plane line extending between proximal end portions of the upper tool handle assembly and the lower tool handle assembly to prevent the pair of cutting blades from over-cutting a work piece beyond the cutting blade plane. The tool handle assembly further includes a biasing member which is secured between the upper tool handle assembly and the lower tool handle assembly in order to bias the tool handle assembly to an open default position and in order to bias the pair of cutting blades into an object receiving open position. |
| US10076824B2 |
Polycrystalline diamond construction with controlled gradient metal content
Polycrystalline diamond constructions comprises a diamond body attached to a metallic substrate, and having an engineered metal content. The body comprises bonded together diamond crystals with a metal material disposed interstitially between the crystals. A body working surface has metal content of 2 to 8 percent that increases moving away therefrom. A transition region between the body and substrate includes metal rich and metal depleted regions having controlled metal content that provides improved thermal expansion matching/reduced residual stress. A point in the body adjacent the metal rich zone has a metal content that is at least about 3 percent by weight greater than that at a body/substrate interface. The metal depleted zone metal content increases gradually moving from the body, and has a thickness greater than 1.25 mm. Metal depleted zone metal content changes less about 4 percent per millimeter moving along the substrate. |
| US10076823B2 |
Wet abrasive blasting system and method
Wet abrasive blasting systems are described that have a slurry piping system and a gas piping system that have pipes and other piping components, such as valves and regulators, that have a more consistent internal cross-sectional area than conventional wet abrasive blasting systems. The more consistent flow area provides astonishing improvements in blasting efficiency and consistent and predictable slurry flow rates. |
| US10076822B2 |
Part processing and cleaning apparatus and method of same
A part processing apparatus and method is disclosed that includes a media-blasting apparatus and a cleaning apparatus. The media-blasting apparatus is configured to blast a stream of media against a surface of a part, and the cleaning apparatus is configured to clean debris or particles from the surface of the part. The cleaning apparatus includes a first spray-and-wash unit, a first ultrasonic wash unit, a second ultrasonic wash unit, and a second spray-and-wash unit, which may be arranged in the listed order. Each of the units may be configured to utilize hot liquid or water to clean the part being processed. The first ultrasonic wash unit is configured to ultrasonically vibrate a liquid in the first ultrasonic wash unit at a first frequency, and the second ultrasonic wash unit is configured to ultrasonically vibrate a liquid in the second ultrasonic wash unit at a second frequency. The first and second frequencies may be different from each other, such that vibration at the second frequency causes additional debris or particles to be removed from the surface of the part that were not, or could not be, removed from exposure to vibration at the first frequency. The apparatus and method may further include a drying and/or inspection unit for the part after being processed in the cleaning apparatus. |
| US10076820B2 |
Abrasive article having a non-uniform distribution of openings
An abrasive article having a plurality of apertures arranged in a non-uniform distribution pattern, wherein the pattern is spiral or phyllotactic, and in particular those patterns described by the Vogel equation. Also, provided is a back-up pad having a spiral or phyllotactic patterns of air flow paths, such as in the form of open channels. The back-up pad can be specifically adapted to correspond with an abrasive article having a non-uniform distribution pattern. Alternatively, the back-up pad can be used in conjunction with conventional perforated coated abrasives. The abrasive articles having a non-uniform distribution pattern of apertures and the back-up pads can be used together as an abrasive system. |
| US10076819B2 |
Sandpaper sheet for use with tools configured for dust extraction
A sander for use with a vacuum extraction system is provided. The sander comprises a body, a releasable retention mechanism on an upper surface adjacent each end of the body, a platen, the platen adjacent to and attached to a lower surface of the body and having a pattern of grooves, an at least one vacuum port extending through the body and platen and positioned such that the grooves in the platen are substantially directed to the at least one vacuum port, wherein the improvement comprises a perforated sandpaper sheet, the perforated sandpaper sheet comprising: an upper sandpaper layer; a lower plastic polymer foam layer; and a plurality of apertures in a plurality of series; the plurality of series of apertures in a pattern configured to align with the pattern of grooves in the platen of the sander, the plurality of apertures occupying about 5 percent of an upper surface area of the sandpaper sheet. |
| US10076816B2 |
Method and device for machining the blade tips of a compressor rotor of a gas turbine
A method and a device for processing blade tips of a mounted compressor rotor of a gas turbine. The compressor rotor includes a blade row with blades to be processed, and a blade row with blades that are not to be processed. The blade row not to be processed is accommodated in a stationary protective housing, which encloses the blade row. The blade row to be processed is processed by a processing machine during a rotation of the compressor rotor. |
| US10076812B2 |
Multi-plate-stack-type heat exchanger, and core plate therefor
By stacking a plurality of core plates (15) each of which has, around a peripheral edge of a base portion (30), an outer peripheral tapered portion (31) that expands outward, and joining the outer peripheral tapered portions (31) of adjacent core plates by brazing, a heat exchanging fluid passage (17, 18) is defined between the base portions (30) of the adjacent core plates. Outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the outer peripheral tapered portion are shaped to extend straightly in cross section. A leading end part of the outer peripheral tapered portion (31) is formed at the inner peripheral surface thereof with a recess (33) that is depressed toward the outer peripheral surface. |
| US10076808B2 |
Lead-free solder alloy
A lead-free solder alloy capable of forming solder joints in which electromigration and an increase in resistance during electric conduction at a high current density are suppressed has an alloy composition consisting essentially of 1.0-13.0 mass % of In, 0.1-4.0 mass % of Ag, 0.3-1.0 mass % of Cu, a remainder of Sn. The solder alloy has excellent tensile properties even at a high temperature exceeding 100° C. and can be used not only for CPUs but also for power semiconductors. |
| US10076806B2 |
Laser nozzle comprising an element movable in a gas layer
Laser nozzle usable for laser cutting, especially with a fiber or disk laser, comprising: a nozzle body comprising an axial housing passing axially through the nozzle body and comprising a first output orifice located in the front side of the nozzle body; a movable element able to move in translation in the axial housing in the direction of the first output orifice under the effect of a gas pressure acting on the movable element; and an elastic element arranged in the axial housing, between the nozzle body and the movable element, the elastic element exercising an elastic return force on the movable element tending to oppose the translation movement in the axial housing in the direction of the first output orifice. |
| US10076804B2 |
Wafer producing method
A crystal wafer is produced from a hexagonal crystal ingot. A separation start point is formed by setting the focal point of a laser beam inside the ingot at a predetermined depth, which depth corresponds to the thickness of the wafer to be produced. The laser beam is applied to the upper surface of the ingot while relatively moving the focal point and the ingot to form a modified layer parallel to the upper surface of the ingot and cracks extending from the modified layer along a c-plane in the ingot, thus forming the separation start point. First the laser beam is scanned from a scanning start point to a scanning end point on the ingot. Then the laser beam is scanned from the scanning end point to the scanning start point. The first and second steps are alternately repeated to separate the cracks from the modified layer. |
| US10076802B2 |
Electric arc start systems and methods
A system and methods for electrically starting an arc in a welding process are disclosed. The system and methods may reduce an electromagnetic interference (EMI) footprint during the arc start by reducing the average power spectral density output and broadening the frequency spectrum of the arc EMI footprint. In one embodiment, a welding system may include a welding torch and a welding power source electrically coupled to the welding torch via a weld cable configured to supply electrical energy to the welding torch. The welding power source may include pseudo-random noise (PRN) generator control logic circuitry configured to generate a dithered pulse waveform with a pseudo-randomly selected data sequence of binary values based on one or more baselines, and to apply the dithered pulse waveform to an oscillator during arc starting in a tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process performed by the welding torch. |
| US10076796B2 |
Table saw with dust shield
A table saw in one embodiment includes a motor, a blade operably connected to the motor, at least a portion of the blade positioned within an enclosure, and a dust plate extending within the enclosure and positioned between the at least a portion of the blade and the motor. |
| US10076792B2 |
Portable boring machine
A feed assembly, a boring head and an alignment device. The feed assembly may include a feed mechanism; an adjustment mechanism to adjust a feed rate of the feed mechanism; and a gage to indicate the feed rate. The boring head may include a body supportable on and for rotation with the bar; and a tool holder to support a tool to work on a workpiece and supported for radial movement on the body to adjust a radial position of the tool. An alignment device may include a clamp lockable in an axial position on the bar; an alignment member engageable with a bore of a workpiece; and an adjustment member between the locking clamp and the alignment member, the adjustment member and the alignment member include complementary threads, the adjustment member being rotatable about the axis to move the alignment member relative to the clamp along the axis. |
| US10076791B2 |
Precision clamping system
A precision clamping system having a collet having a tool receptacle and which includes a chuck body formed from a single part, on whose first end a connecting piece is formed, which is directly connectable to a machine spindle of a drilling machine, and on whose second end facing away from the first end a collet receptacle is formed for receiving the collet. The connecting piece is designed in such a way that a form-fitting connection to the machine spindle is established for positive rotary entrainment of the chuck body, the collet receptacle has a conical design, and the collet is assigned a collet thread which may be screwed to a thread formed on the second end of the chuck body. A combination of a drilling machine having a precision clamping system and a system including a precision clamping system having multiple collets is also provided. |
| US10076788B2 |
Cutting insert with chip-control arrangement
A cutting insert has a cutting corner, having a bisector, located on a top surface of the cutting insert. A chip-control arrangement is located at the cutting corner. The chip-control arrangement includes a projection protruding from the top end face and that extends longitudinally in a direction transverse to, and to opposites sides of, the bisector. The chip-control arrangement also includes a protrusion protruding from the top end face and comprising a protrusion ridge that extends from the projection towards a corner cutting edge at the cutting corner. |
| US10076787B2 |
Method for the production of a metal bearing layer on a cylinder barrel of a hydrostatic displacement machine
A method for the production of a metal bearing layer (L) on a cylinder barrel (3) of a hydrostatic displacement machine (1), in particular of an axial piston machine, in which the metal bearing layer (L) is produced from a sintering powder in a sintering process. In a first production step, a dimensionally stable green compact (31) is produced from a sintering powder by a cold pressing process. In a second subsequent production step, the green compact (31) produced by the cold pressing process is sintered onto the cylinder barrel (3) in a sintering process. |
| US10076786B2 |
Method for processing a part with an energy beam
A method of processing a component (10) with an energy beam (13) comprises simultaneously scanning and heating a first portion (12) and second adjacent portion (14) of the component with an energy beam (13) At a point or area of divergence of the portions of the component, the energy beam is controlled to repeatedly move back and forth between the portions of the component. This simultaneous heating of adjacent portions (12, 14) of the component is configured to keep a thermally-induced distortion of the component within a predefined tolerance. This dual-path processing may be performed on a bed of fluidized powdered material including a powdered metal material and a powdered flux material. |
| US10076785B2 |
Method of producing metallic nano particle colloidal dispersions
The present process provides a method for synthesizing difficult to make oxide-free nanometals and such as Zn, Sn and Ti and alloys of the period 4 and 5 transition metal elements in a free and reduced state using a solution phase synthesis process. Also provided is a method for stabilizing their associated colloidal metal and alloy dispersions under kinetic control at modest temperatures (<80 degrees Celsius). A solution of an organic reducing agent containing at least two proximal nitrogen atoms is reacted with a separate solution containing one or more metal-organic salts dissolved in the same or different low molecular weight solvent as the reducing agent. The reaction products are stabilized with Lewis bases and Lewis acids and optionally can be concentrated by removing a portion of the volatile low molecular weight solvent by either the use of a partial vacuum or by chemical extraction into another phase. |
| US10076779B2 |
Device for bending profile sections such as tubes
The invention relates to a device for bending profile sections, comprising at least one bending form (36) centered on a bending axis, provided with a peripheral groove that is interrupted by a cutout, a stack of clamping jaw counterparts (42-45) each comprising a cavity for clamping the profile section and having a shape designed to fit into the cutout of each bending form (36) with the cavity extending in the continuity of the peripheral groove of said bending form, means (51-53) for the so-called vertical movement of the stack of clamping jaw counterparts (42-45) which means are designed to move said stack along an axis parallel to the bending axis, a stack of clamping jaws (55-58), comprising cavities that complement the cavities of the clamping jaw counterparts (42-45), and means (70, 72-74, 76, 80, 81) for the relative movement of the assembly made up of the bending form(s) (36), the stack of clamping jaw counterparts (42-45) and the stack of clamping jaws (55-58). |
| US10076774B1 |
Colormetric cleaner for hummingbird feeders
A colorimetric birdfeeder cleaner may comprise a cleansing/disinfecting agent, a pH buffering agent, and a colorant. A hummingbird feeder may be immersed in a colorimetric cleaning solution produced with the colorimetric birdfeeder cleaner, and a change in color of the colorimetric cleaning solution indicates a cleaning process is complete. |
| US10076773B2 |
Method for washing reactor
The method for cleaning a reactor of the present invention comprises passing a solvent through a wax-fraction hydrocracking apparatus which is charged with a catalyst and to which supply of a wax fraction is stopped, wherein the solvent comprising at least one oil selected from a group consisting of hydrocarbon and vegetable oils, and having a sulfur content of less than 5 ppm and being in a liquid state at 15° C. |
| US10076772B2 |
Transducer and method for forming the same
A transducer is provided, which includes a substrate, wherein a cavity is defined at least partially through the substrate, at least one stopper structure arranged within the cavity, a support layer arranged over the at least one stopper structure and the cavity to seal the cavity, and a piezoelectric functional arrangement arranged on the support layer. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming a transducer is also provided. |
| US10076770B2 |
Processes for coating the interior surfaces of nonmetal materials
Methods and systems for cleaning, coating and sealing leaks in existing nonmetal pipes, in a single operation. A nonmetal piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Nonmetal pipes with nonmetal fittings or nonmetal pipes with metal fittings or nonmetal pipes with a combination of metal and nonmetal fittings can be protected from wear by water erosion and rupturing, extending the life of pipes made of a nonmetal material selected from at least one of plastics, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), composite materials, or polybutylene. Coatings can be applied to nonmetal pipes having diameters up to approximately 6″. Leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of nonmetal pipes, and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials, and viscosity levels. A positive pressure can be maintained within the nonmetal pipes during applications. Piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours. |
| US10076768B2 |
Composition for producing fillers and method for producing and processing the fillers
A method of using a putty in a mechanical processing method includes dosing a binder component comprising at least one epoxy resin, dosing a hardener component comprising at least one NH-group-containing compound, mixing the binder component and the hardener component into a putty mass, and applying the putty mass on an undercoat. At least one of the binder component and the hardener component comprises synthetic hollow bodies so that the putty mass comprises 0.1 to 15 wt.-% of the synthetic hollow bodies relative to a total weight of the putty mass. |
| US10076767B2 |
Metering device for metering a light-curing material in a manually controlled manner
An apparatus for metering a light-curing material, comprising a housing section; wherein the housing section comprises at least a first end section and a second end section arranged opposite to said first section a receiving device for receiving, in a detachable manner, a metering device, in which the light-curing material is contained; wherein the metering device comprises an outlet opening out of which the light-curing material may exit, a light-emitting device for curing the light-curing material, in particular an LED lamp and/or a flashlight device; wherein the receiving device is designed such that the outlet opening of the metering device faces the first end section after being connected to the receiving device; wherein the light-emitting device is arranged in or on the first end section of the housing section in order to be able to provide light towards or in the direction of the first end section of the housing. |
| US10076766B2 |
Application system and corresponding application method
The disclosure relates to an application system and to an application method for applying a fluid (e.g., polyvinyl chloride, adhesive, paint, lubricant, preservation wax, sealant, or PUR foam) to a component (e.g., motor vehicle body component), comprising a flow measuring cell for measuring a quantity flow of the fluid and for producing a measurement signal corresponding to the measured quantity flow, and an evaluating unit for determining the quantity flow from the measurement signal of the flow measuring cellin accordance with a measuring specification. The disclosure further provides a calibrating device for automatically calibrating the measuring specification of the evaluating unit. |
| US10076764B2 |
Apparatus for producing reconfigurable walls of water
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for producing a water maze from walls of falling water that can be reconfigured to change the maze. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of a plurality of spray bars that are each capable of producing a separate wall of falling water droplets and a plurality of water valves that are each associated with only one spray bar. The water valves can be used to define at least two different paths between the entrance and exit of the maze. The apparatus is also capable of being used to create interesting visual effects by projecting light/images on to multiple screens created by walls of falling water droplets. |
| US10076763B2 |
Propeller lift suspension boom truss spray combination module system
The new invention uses a ground-based heavy payload ground vehicle, trailer, or fixed ground station to deliver agriculture chemical, power and control signals to a hinged, ground-mounted, lightweight propeller lift, boom truss module using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technology to unload and suspend multiple boom truss modules, extending out to cover a large spray area. This is the newest, most practical invention that is low cost and easy to use. The total weight of each suspension boom truss modules is less than 10 kilograms and can be completely unloaded by motor-driven propellers. The suspended boom truss module is hinged on the ground vehicle, trailer or ground station. It is not necessary to apply for a flight permit from the FAA. In the field, the propeller and toxic pesticides are fixed on the suspension boom truss module and hazards can be controlled to a minimum for personnel safety. |
| US10076759B1 |
Modular spray assembly for a working machine
A modular spray assembly for a working machine includes a base assembly that is attached to the frame of the working machine. The base assembly includes a working fluid conduit having an open end and a closed end, and a plurality of nozzle assemblies that are attached to and are in fluid communication with the working fluid conduit. A modular component includes a nozzle assembly, a first end, and a second end. The second end of the modular component is adapted to be removably attached to the open end of the working fluid conduit so as to be in fluid communication with the working fluid conduit. The modular spray assembly also includes an open end component that is adapted to be removably and alternatively attached to the open end of the working fluid conduit or to the first end of the modular component. The open end component includes a working fluid supply pipe that is in fluid communication with the working fluid storage tank of the working machine. |
| US10076756B2 |
Ion exchange foams to remove ions from samples
A method of making an ion exchange foam is described. The method includes forming an aqueous phase by suspending an ion exchange resin in an aqueous solvent. An organic phase is formed by mixing at least a divinylbenzene, a monomer, and a surfactant. The formed aqueous phase is mixed with the formed organic phase to form an emulsion. The emulsion is polymerized to form the ion exchange foam. The ion exchange foam can be used with a plurality of sample vials in an autosampler. |
| US10076749B2 |
Microparticles for cell disruption and/or biomolecule recovery
The present invention provides novel methods of cell disruption and release of biomolecules from a cell. The invention comprises the use of positively and/or negatively charged microparticles comprising ground resin. It is particularly useful for purification of biomolecules from cell culture. |
| US10076748B2 |
Exhaust gas purification catalyst
Provided is an exhaust gas purification catalyst that purifies nitrogen oxides, comprising a catalyst support and cerium oxide loaded thereon, wherein the catalyst support contains: at least one of zeolite selected from the group consisting of chabazite, SAPO-34 and SSZ-13, and 1 wt % to 10 wt % wt % of copper, iron or a mixture thereof based on the weight of the catalyst; and the amount of the cerium oxide is 1 wt % to 30 wt % based on the weight of the catalyst, and the cerium oxide has a crystallite diameter of 0.1 nm to 2.5 nm. |
| US10076745B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing core-shell type metal nanoparticles
A method and apparatus for producing core-shell type metal nanoparticles which are excellent in productivity are provided, in particular, the present invention provides a method of production of core-shell type metal nanoparticles including (a) a step of introducing a solution of a salt of a first metal to a first flow path of a flow type reaction apparatus and applying plasma to the solution of the salt of the first metal in the first flow path to obtain a solution which contains metal nanoparticles of the first metal and (b) a step of introducing a solution of a salt of a second metal to a second flow path of the flow type reaction apparatus, making it merge with the solution which contains metal nanoparticles of the first metal to obtain a mixed solution, and applying plasma to the mixed solution to cover the metal nanoparticles of the first metal by the second metal. |
| US10076744B1 |
Catalyst preparation method
A method is described for preparing a catalyst comprising the steps of (i) preparing a calcined shaped calcium aluminate catalyst support, (ii) treating the calcined shaped calcium aluminate support with water, and then drying the support, (iii) impregnating the dried support with a solution containing one or more metal compounds and drying the impregnated support, (iv) calcining the dried impregnated support, to form metal oxide on the surface of the support and (v) optionally repeating steps (ii), (iii) and (iv) on the metal oxide coated support. The method provides an eggshell catalyst in which the metal oxide is concentrated in an outer layer on the support. |
| US10076743B2 |
Catalyzed ceramic candle filter and method of cleaning process off- or exhaust gases
Ceramic candle filter and use of the filter in the removal of particulate matter in form of soot, ash, metals and met-al compounds, together with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides being present in process off-gas or engine exhaust gas, the filter includes a combined SCR and oxidation catalyst being arranged on the dispersion side and within wall of the filter; and a palladium including catalyst arranged on the permeation side and within wall of the filter facing the permeation side. |
| US10076736B2 |
Multiple-bed downflow reactor comprising a mixing device, use of said reactor, as well as mixing method
The present invention relates to a multiple-bed downflow reactor comprising vertically spaced beds of solid contact material and a mixing device positioned in an inter bed space between adjacent beds. The mixing device comprises a loop of first nozzles distributed around a vertical axis and arranged for ejecting a fluid in a first ejection direction into said inter bed space, on the one hand, and a loop of second nozzles distributed around the vertical axis and arranged for ejecting a fluid in a second ejection direction into said inter bed space, on the other hand. The first ejection direction is directed inwardly with respect to the loop of first nozzles. The second ejection direction is directed outwardly with respect to the loop of second nozzles. |
| US10076734B2 |
Method and apparatus for capturing mixing bar
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for capturing a stir bar in a container. A stir bar may be placed in a container and subjected to a changing magnetic field that causes the stir bar to rotate inside the container. A retaining band or sleeve having metallic or magnetic inserts or materials is placed around a portion of the container so that it is positioned near where the stir bar may be located or might slide past as the contents of the container are poured out of the container. Magnetic attraction between the retaining band or sleeve and the stir bar helps prevent the stir bar from inadvertently being poured out of the container. |
| US10076732B2 |
Lab rack rotator and methods thereof
A lab rack rotator includes a motor coupled to a shaft arranged to rotate in at least one direction in response to the motor. One or more mounts are located along the surface of the shaft and are configured to receive a lab sample rack which holds a plurality of lab samples contained in lab sample containers such as test tubes. Rotation of the shaft permits inversion of the plurality of lab samples, for instance whole blood samples. The lab rack rotator increases the number of lab samples that may be agitated in an automated process while decreasing the amount of time required for necessary pre-testing agitation of samples. |
| US10076726B2 |
Method for producing a membrane and such membrane
The invention relates to a method for producing a membrane and such membrane. The method comprises the steps of: —providing a container with electrolyte; —placing a structure in the container; and —providing at least two electrodes with a potential difference to achieve a plasma electrolytic oxidation on the structure. Preferably, the structure comprises a metallic structure, with the metallic structure chosen from the group of Titanium, Aluminum, Magnesium, Zirconium, Zinc and Niobium, and/or an alloy. |
| US10076725B2 |
Exhaust gas purification catalyst
A wall-flow-type exhaust gas purification catalyst with an oxygen storage material that has an increased OSC and exhibits its OSC without a compromise provides an exhaust gas purification catalyst having a wall-flow-type substrate, a first catalytic layer and a second catalytic layer. The first catalytic layer is provided to an internal portion of a partition wall in contact with an entrance cell. The second catalytic layer is provided to an internal portion of a partition wall in contact with an exit cell. Each of the first and second catalytic layers has an oxygen storage material. The ratio (D1/D2) of the coating density D1 of the first catalytic layer to the coating density D2 of the second catalytic layer is 1.1 to 1.8. |
| US10076722B2 |
Gas-liquid contact device, distillation device, and heat exchange device
Provided is an NMP recovery system 1 for causing NMP-containing gas to contact NMP-absorbing water, including: fillers (10A) to (10D) that are permeable to the water and hold the water, wherein the permeated water moves according to gravity to flow out from the fillers; an NMP-containing gas distribution unit (30) for distributing the NMP-containing gas so as to cause the NMP-containing gas to contact the water held by the fillers (10A) to (10D); and a water distribution unit (40) for distributing the water so as to make the water permeate through the fillers (10A) to (10D). In the fillers (10A) to (10D), the NMP-containing gas is made to contact the NMP-absorbing water. Accordingly, NMP in the NMP-containing gas is absorbed in the water, so that the NMP is separated from the NMP-containing gas. |
| US10076720B2 |
Cap with adsorption media
A fuel cap configured to be coupled with the opening of a fuel tank defining an interior for containing a volume of fuel. An inlet opening is configured to establish fluid communication with the fuel tank interior. An exit is in communication with a surrounding atmosphere, exterior to the fuel cap. A flow path is defined from the inlet opening to the exit. Adsorption media substantially fills the flow path and is configured to reduce the emission of VOC vapors through the exit to the surrounding atmosphere. The flow path extends spirally about an axis of the fuel cap from the inlet opening to the exit. |
| US10076718B2 |
Filtering medium for deodorizing filter
It is provided that a filtering medium for deodorizing filter which can sufficiently exhibit deodorizing capability and are excellent in pressure loss and dust-holding capacity while improving adhesion and rigidity. A filtering medium for deodorizing filter having a laminated structure formed by sandwiching an adsorbing layer containing an adsorbent and an adhesive between base material layers, wherein at least one layer of the base material layers is a laminate sheet obtained by integrally laminating a nonwoven fabric made of thermal-bonding-based long fibers and a needle-punched electret nonwoven fabric by needle punching; and the adsorbing layer and the nonwoven fabric made of thermal-bonding-based long fibers of the laminate sheet are laminated so as to be adjacent to each other and thermally bonded to each other. |
| US10076713B2 |
Method and apparatus for the separation by distillation of a three- or multi-component mixture
A method and apparatus for distillative separation of a mixture comprising three or more components including at least one low boiler, at least one medium boiler, and at least one high boiler, the method comprising feeding the mixture of three or more components to a first distillation column, removing the at least one high boiler as a bottom fraction from the first distillation column, feeding a top fraction of the first distillation column to a second distillation column, removing the at least one medium boiler via a sidestream takeoff from the second distillation column, removing the at least one low boiler as a top fraction from the second distillation column, and feeding a bottom takeoff stream from the second distillation column to the first distillation column as a reflux, wherein the first and the second distillation columns have vertical dividing walls. |