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US10112740B2	Tamper-evident mesh material and methods of manufacture therefor The present invention is directed to tamper-evident mesh material, methods of manufacture therefor, and tamper-evident bags manufactured therefrom. The tamper-evident mesh material of the present invention may be used, for example, in the manufacture of a variety of tamper-evident security bags for use in applications where it is desirable to detect any traces or evidence of tampering with or of unauthorized access to the contents of the bag.
US10112736B2	Winding device and cutoff detection method A winding device includes a first roller that winds label roll paper that is composed with a continues base sheet, a plurality of labels and a marginal portion, a second roller that winds the marginal portion peeled off the label roll paper, a drive part that generates a driving force for the second roller to rotate, a drive transmission control part that is provided between the drive part and the second roller such that the driving force is transmitted to the second roller from the driving part, and stops transmitting the driving force to the second roller if a load placed on the second roller exceeds a prescribed load, a detection part that detects a rotation of the second roller, and a control part that determines a cutoff of the marginal portion based on the rotation of the second roller detected by the detection part.
US10112735B2	Package unbundling system Methods and tools for unbundling polywrapped packages. An automatic unbundling system includes an input unit configured to receive a polywrapped bundle that includes a plurality of items and a conveyor system configured to transport the bundle. The automatic unbundling system includes an automatic unwrapping machine configured to receive the bundle from the conveyor system and unwrap the bundle. The automatic unbundling system can include a loose stack accumulator configured to straighten the unwrapped plurality of items.
US10112734B1	Collapsible material collection apparatus A collapsible material collection apparatus for a container comprises a receiving funnel; a support frame; a left connection frame; a right connection frame; a connection means connecting the left connection frame to the left support frame and the right connection frame to the right support frame; a coupling means coupling the left connection frame with the right connection frame; wherein the left funnel wall is configured to be foldable inwardly with respect to the funnel floor; wherein the right funnel wall is configured to be foldable inwardly with respect to the funnel floor; and wherein the left support frame and the right support frame are configured so that the left support frame and the right support frame are retractable inwardly or expandable outwardly relative to each other.
US10112733B2	Beverage filling method and apparatus Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously travelled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion 1a of the bottle by a spray tube 59 disposed at a predetermined position, and hot air is blown into the bottle from the nozzle while the nozzle 64 following the mouth portion of the bottle. According to such operation, only the bottle properly heated can be sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, Thereafter, beverage fills the bottle, which is then sealed.
US10112732B2	Formatting container A container for use in a scale or combination scale, for example, which is used as formatting container includes two or more side walls, whose position with respect to each other is variable. The outlet of the container is closed by two or more opening flaps that are pivotable or swingable and, therefore, can release the outlet of the container. A common drive moves the side walls and the opening flaps. Therefore, a container can be entirely emptied, as blocked or accumulated product parts can drop downwards via enlargement of the cross section of the container by a movement of the side walls.
US10112730B2	System and methods for remote monitoring drones and aerial vehicles for security and health monitoring purposes One or more methods for remotely estimating a drone's weight during flying are contemplated. It is possible to utilize a long range laser Doppler Vibrometer or a remote optical surveillance system. In addition, it is possible to employ a method disclosed herein using physical signatures for identifying flight characteristics and manufacturers of different drones and for monitoring drones' degradation prior to failures as a condition based maintenance system. The present teachings are applicable to drones, helicopters, and all manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.
US10112728B2	Drone charging stations A charging system for a drone carrying a passenger pod has a base structure connected to a power grid, a row of substantially planar wireless charging pads supported by the base structure, and a computerized controller enabled to communicate with a drone and to initiate, control and stop charging power. As a drone carrying a passenger pod approaches the charging-system, the computerized controller directs the moving drone into a path bringing a charging receiver pad of the passenger pod carried by the drone, and connected to a battery of the passenger pod, into proximity with the row of substantially planar charging pads, and directs the drone to move the carried passenger pod along the row of charging pods, managing speed and direction of the moving drome along the path, as charging of the battery of the passenger pod is accomplished.
US10112723B2	Method and a device for stopping a turboshaft engine in nominal operation A method of stopping a turboshaft engine in flight. During a power reduction step, a current power of the engine for stopping is reduced to reach zero power, and a current speed of rotation of the gas generator of the engine for stopping is reduced to reach a predetermined intermediate speed when the current power becomes zero. During a temperature stabilization step, the current speed of rotation remains equal to the intermediate speed. During a shutdown step, the current speed of rotation is reduced to reach zero speed.
US10112722B2	Power control for propeller-driven aircraft A method of controlling an engine for a propeller-driven aircraft, including setting an initial maximum power limit, wherein the initial maximum power limit is associated with a maximum allowable thrust for an aircraft, receiving an indication that a predetermined aircraft condition is satisfied, and setting an updated maximum power limit.
US10112721B2	Parachute deployment system for an unmanned aerial vehicle Disclosed is a technique for landing a drone using a parachute. The technique includes a parachute deployment system (PDS) that can deploy a parachute installed in a drone and land the drone safely. The parachute may be deployed automatically, e.g., in response to a variety of failures such as a free fall, or manually from a base unit operated by a remote user. For example, the PDS can determine the failure of the drone based on data obtained from an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer and a barometer of the drone and automatically deploy the parachute if any failure is determined. In another example, the remote user can “kill” the drone, that is, cut off the power supply to the drone and deploy the parachute by activating an onboard “kill” switch from the base unit.
US10112720B2	Method and apparatus for a homogeneous thermoplastic leg support A leg support includes a support element. A reinforcing element is disposed on the support element. The support element is chemically compatible with the reinforcing element. A homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the support element and the reinforcing element.
US10112719B2	Deployable clearance panel system, method, and assembly for a monument within an internal cabin of an aircraft A monument is configured to be positioned within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The monument includes a deployable portion. The deployable portion is configured to move from a non-deployed state into a deployed state when a force that meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold is exerted into the monument wall assembly.
US10112716B2	Method, system, and executable program product for controlling lighting A lighting control system includes a sensor to generate a signal representative of at least one of a position of a seat, a presence of passenger in the seat, the position of at least one hand of the passenger, a configuration of the at least one hand of the passenger, and a direction of movement of the at least one hand of the passenger. A first light source, which generates a first light column, is located forward of the seat. A second light source, which generates a second light column, is located rearward of the seat. A controller generates a control signal that controls at least one parameter associated with an intensity, a color, a projected pattern, projected pattern location, or a width formed by a combination of the first and second light columns.
US10112715B2	Signaling print substances An example unmanned aerial vehicle includes an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) sensor. The EMR sensor detects a signal indicative of a substance to print. The unmanned aerial vehicle also includes a nozzle to eject the substance based on a location at which the signal is detected.
US10112714B2	Signaling print locations An example unmanned aerial vehicle includes an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) sensor. The EMR sensor detects a signal indicative of a direction of emission of the signal. The unmanned aerial vehicle also includes a nozzle to eject the substance based on the direction of emission.
US10112712B1	Multi-use UAV docking station systems and methods Systems and methods for providing a series of multiuse UAV docking stations are disclosed. The docking stations can be networked with a central control and a plurality of UAVs. The docking stations can include a number of services to facilitate both UAV guidance and maintenance and community acceptance and benefits. The docking stations can include package handling facilities and can act as a final destination or as a delivery hub. The docking stations can extend the range of UAVs by providing recharging/refueling stations for the UAVs. The docking stations can also include navigational aid to guide the UAVs to the docking stations and to provide routing information from the central control. The docking stations can be incorporated into existing structures such as cell towers, light and power poles, and buildings. The docking stations can also comprise standalone structures to provide additional services to underserved areas.
US10112708B2	Weight efficient servo attachment scheme for rigid coaxial rotor control system A mounting assembly for connecting a first surface to a second surface and for holding a first servo which moves an adjacent first component is provided including a leg. A first end of the leg is attachable to the first surface and a second end of the leg is attachable to the second surface. The leg is generally bent such that the first end of each leg is arranged at an angle to the second end of each leg so as to transmit forces between the first and second surface. A bracket connected to the leg includes a notch configured to receive the first servo. When the first servo is positioned within the first notch, a free end of the first servo is operably coupled to the adjacent first component and the leg reacts forces generated by the first servo into the first and second surfaces.
US10112707B1	Remotely controlled co-axial rotorcraft for heavy-lift aerial-crane operations An unmanned rotorcraft has a lift module having a propulsion system and coaxial rotors driven in rotation by the propulsion system. The rotorcraft includes a payload support system adapted to couple an external payload directly to the lift module. The rotorcraft is devoid of provisions for human passengers.
US10112704B2	Electric braking system with power conservation and method of operating the same A method of operating electric brakes (30, 32, 34) on an aircraft (10) in a low power mode of operation includes determining if the aircraft is in a first configuration, if the aircraft is in the first configuration, disengaging power to the electric brakes (30, 32, 34) the from all power supplies (40, 42), determining if the aircraft (10) is in a second configuration, if the aircraft is in the second configuration, engaging power to the electric brakes (30, 32, 34) from one of the power supplies (40, 42), determining if the aircraft (10) is in a third configuration, and if the aircraft (10) is in the third configuration, engaging power to the electric brakes (30, 32, 34) from at least two of the power supplies (40, 42).
US10112702B2	Hard-landing detection system A hard-landing detection system includes a wheel assembly, a shock strut mechanically coupled to the wheel assembly and to landing gear structure of the landing gear assembly, a controller having a processor, and a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the processor. The tangible, non-transitory memory has instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the hard-landing detection system to perform operations that include detecting, by the processor, a landing event and determining, by the processor, whether the landing event is hard. The hard-landing system may further include a stroke position sensor and detecting the landing event may include using the stroke position sensor to measure a stroke profile of the shock strut. Further, determining whether the landing event is hard may include comparing, by the processor, the stroke profile of the shock strut to a predetermined maximum shock strut stroke.
US10112701B2	Aircraft landing gear door actuation mechanism with integrated emergency actuation assembly Landing gear doors may be opened in an emergency event, e.g., a failure of the normal landing gear actuation system that requires a gravity free-fall deployment. The retractable aircraft landing gear door actuation mechanism will include a landing gear door and a door support bracket attached to the landing gear door. The support bracket is attached to aircraft structure for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between a closed condition whereby the landing gear door covers an aircraft landing gear when retracted relative to the aircraft structure, and an opened condition whereby the landing gear door is moved laterally and upwardly relative to the aircraft landing gear when extended relative to the aircraft structure. A gear door actuation assembly is operatively connected to the door support bracket for moving the door support bracket and the gear door supported thereby between the closed and opened conditions thereof. The gear door actuation assembly will include an over-the-center spring assembly which assists in pivotal movement of the door support bracket and the gear door supported thereby from the closed condition into the opened condition thereof.
US10112700B1	Multi-mode mobility micro air vehicle A multi-mode mobility micro air vehicle (MAV) accomplishes ground locomotion by hopping on a retractable leg. The hopping is translated into forward locomotion when aided by the forward thrust of propellers, and the orientation of locomotion is directed by aerodynamic controls like ailerons, rudders, stabilators, or plasma actuators. The foot of the leg is convexly curved so as to produce hopping that is statically and passively dynamically stable. The MAV is also equipped for vertical takeoff so that it may conduct multiple idling missions in sequence and may return home for recovery and reuse. Structural integration of power storage and photovoltaic generation systems into the aerodynamic surface of the MAV lightens the weight of the MAV while also providing a strong structure and permitting the MAV to harvest its own energy. The MAV may autonomously conduct surveillance missions and/or serve as a flying platform for self-healing sensor or communications networks, especially when multiple MAVs are used in concert.
US10112697B2	Aircraft with thrust vectoring tail An aircraft is provided and includes an airframe having an upper section and a tail section, a main rotor assembly operably disposed at the upper section and one or more tail rotor assemblies operably disposed at the tail section. The one or more tail rotor assemblies respectively include one or more articulated propellers with thrust vectoring capability that are each independently rotatable about a respective variable rotational axis.
US10112692B1	System and method for controlling trim position of propulsion device on a marine vessel A method of controlling trim position for a propulsion device on a marine vessel includes receiving a running trim position for the propulsion device, receiving at least one of a steering input value or a roll angle of the marine vessel, and determining a magnitude of the steering input value or a magnitude of the roll angle of the marine vessel. The method further includes determining an adjusted trim position based on the magnitude of the steering input value or the magnitude of the roll angle of the marine vessel, and operating a trim actuator based on the adjusted trim position to decrease the trim angle of the propulsion device below the running trim position while the marine vessel is turning.
US10112691B1	Releasable forward section of an underwater vehicle An example underwater vehicle includes a first section detachably coupled to a second section that is positioned forward of the first section, and a hinge detachably coupling the first section to the second section, where the hinge creates a pivot between the first section and the second section. The underwater vehicle includes a lock having a locked position and an unlocked position, where, in the locked position, the lock couples the first section and the second section together, and where, in the unlocked position, the second section is capable of decoupling from the first section. The underwater vehicle also includes a drag fin associated with the second section that is movable to an extended position away from the second section to create a drag force which causes the second section to pivot about the hinge, away from the first section, when the underwater vehicle is traveling through a fluid medium.
US10112690B1	Wheel attachment and towing system for a pontoon water bike A system of brackets and rails for attaching wheels, towing, and accessory devices to a pontoon water bike to increase the transportability and utility of the craft by making it towable by pedestrian and bicycle, converting it to amphibious operation, and allowing a variety of other attachments to create a more capable and efficient watercraft.
US10112687B2	System and method for conversion of floating drilling platform to floating production platform The present disclosure provides a system and a method for efficiently converting the structure of a drilling floating platform into a structure for a production floating platform. A riser support module can be coupled to a topsides of the drilling floating platform and suspended below a moonpool or other opening through the topsides to support risers and their respective riser pull tubes, if any. The riser support module can be prebuilt and installed as a unit for example at a quayside.
US10112685B2	Buoyant structure A buoyant structure having a hull, a main deck, an upper cylindrical side section extending downwardly from the main deck, an upper frustoconical side section, a cylindrical neck, a lower ellipsoidal section that extends from the cylindrical neck, an ellipsoidal keel and a fin-shaped appendage secured to a lower and an outer portion of the exterior of the ellipsoid keel. The upper frustoconical side section located below the upper cylindrical side section and maintained to be above a water line for a transport depth and partially below the water line for an operational depth of the buoyant structure.
US10112684B1	Self supporting canopy An inflatable canopy assembly includes an inflatable canopy cover, and a tunnel structural system integrated into the inflatable canopy cover. The tunnel structural system is positioned to provide a frame structure to the inflatable canopy assembly.
US10112681B2	Bicycle sprocket supporting member and bicycle sprocket assembly A bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided with a bicycle sprocket supporting member and at least one sprocket. The bicycle sprocket supporting member includes an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface includes at least one sprocket engaging spline. The inner peripheral surface includes at least one hub engaging spline. The at least one sprocket is configured to be axially movable on the outer peripheral surface of the sprocket supporting member before the bicycle sprocket assembly becomes an assembled state.
US10112680B2	Thermally enhanced hub motor Apparatuses and methods relating to hub motors having enhanced thermal characteristics may include a hub motor having a stator comprising steel and a central axle (e.g., a mandrel and shaft) comprising a material with a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the stator (e.g., aluminum). Heat may be transferred from the stator through the axle of the motor to an outside heat sink. Manufacturing of thermally enhanced hub motors may include extrusion and/or cryogenic fitting methods relating to the central mandrel and shaft.
US10112678B2	Bicycle operating device A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to an input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partly overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis.
US10112672B2	Frame mechanism for a vehicle with at least three wheels A frame mechanism for a vehicle with at least three wheels includes wheel frame assemblies to support a vehicle frame assembly. By a shock absorbing assembly, a swing arm, two synchronizing levers and two linking shafts, when any kind of loading carried and external forces are applied to the vehicle, the wheels can constantly remain on the ground surface with the same traction so as to minimize the risk of yaw, drift and unbalance upon a turn or braking of the vehicle. Also, a variety of uneven movements of the wheels can be balanced and converted into a movement of the vehicle frame assembly in an up-and-down direction. In case of the wheels running off the ground, the wheels can be kept in a proper position for retouching down with safety and comfort.
US10112663B1	Track assembly for traction of an off-road vehicle A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.
US10112662B2	Track roller frame assembly for track type machines A track roller frame assembly for a track type machine is disclosed. The track roller frame assembly includes a first track roller frame and a second track roller frame. The first track roller frame is slidably received in the second track roller frame. The second track roller includes an outer surface and an opening. The track roller frame assembly further includes an assembly for adjusting a gap between the first track roller frame and the second track roller frame. The assembly includes a first plate coupled to the outer surface of the second track roller frame. The assembly further includes a resilient pad extending through the opening of the second track roller frame and abutting the first plate and the first track roller frame.
US10112661B2	Track hitching structure for wheeled crane and wheeled crane A track hitching structure is for a wheeled crane and the wheeled crane, and includes a vehicle frame and a connecting cross beam. The first end of the connecting cross beam is connected with a track. The second end of the connecting cross beam is connected with the vehicle frame. The second end of the connecting cross beam is higher than the first end of the connecting cross beam. The vehicle frame is connected with the track by the connecting cross beam with one high end and one low end, so the long-distance force transfer from the track to the race of the vehicle frame can be handled, then the shortcomings of tedious structure, large size, large weight and the like of the connecting device caused by a horizontal connecting cross beam are avoided, and the reliability and the working performance of the entire crane are improved.
US10112660B2	Vehicle spare tire lift assembly A tire lift assembly may include an upper plate, a rod, and a pair of handles. The rod may connect the upper plate to a trunk support surface spaced from the upper plate to receive a tire therebetween. Each of the pair of handles may be mounted for rotation to the upper plate and each may include a tab. Rotation of each of handles orients the respective tab for engagement and non-engagement with the tire. Each of the handles may be arranged with the upper plate so that the tabs define a dimension greater than a diameter of a rim through-hole of the tire when the tabs are rotated for engagement with the tire.
US10112659B2	Utility vehicle with cargo bed A utility vehicle includes a chassis; and a cargo bed disposed behind a riding space. The cargo bed is located above the chassis and has a bottom wall portion on which a cargo is placed. The bottom wall portion extends so as to be inclined downward toward a rear side.
US10112657B2	Suspension system for a cabin of a mining vehicle A suspension system for a cabin of a mining vehicle. The suspension system comprises a plurality suspension units to support the cabin with respect to the mining vehicle. At least two of the suspension units are pivot suspension units, and each pivot suspension unit is pivotably mountable to the cabin and is fixedly mountable to the mining vehicle. The cabin is pivotable relative to the mining vehicle about a common pivot axis defined by the pivot suspension units. Each pivot suspension unit has an attenuation member to attenuate a pivot movement of the cabin relative to the mining vehicle. An underground mining vehicle and a cabin for a mining vehicle are also disclosed.
US10112655B2	Structural reinforcement for vehicle upper rear corner panel A structural reinforcement assembly for a vehicle body structure is provided. The assembly may include a pillar portion, a roof cross member, and a bead formation. The pillar portion may disposed at a rear upper corner region of the body structure and between a rear quarter window opening and a liftgate opening defined by the body structure. The roof cross member may extend along an upper portion of the liftgate opening. The bead formation may extend from the pillar portion to the roof cross member to reinforce the rear upper corner region. The bead formation may define an arc shape having a first end located adjacent the roof cross member and an access hole.
US10112654B1	C-pillar assembly for vehicle body A vehicle C-pillar assembly including a C-pillar, a rear quarter extension, and a rocker panel is provided. The rear quarter extension mounts to the C-pillar and includes an arc portion. The rocker panel mounts to the rear quarter extension to define a horizontal joint therebetween and includes a notch providing space for the arc portion to extend upward along the C-pillar. The rocker panel may include an end and the rocker panel may be secured to the C-pillar so that the end extends rearward of the C-pillar to contact and reduce rotation of a tire mounted adjacent to the C-pillar when a force directs the tire forward. A profile of the rocker panel may be a C shape. The rocker panel may extend from a vehicle A-pillar rearwardly past the C-pillar. The rocker panel may be roll-formed and of an ultra-high strength steel.
US10112653B2	Vehicle lower structure A vehicle lower structure includes a front side frame coupled to a floor frame, and an outrigger extending outward in the vehicle-width direction from the front side frame to a side sill. A reinforcing member extends obliquely rearward in the vehicle-width direction from the side sill to the front side frame. The reinforcing member has a curved portion curved upward in the middle thereof and is formed substantially in a V shape.
US10112652B2	Three-wheeled vehicle crumple zone A three-wheeled vehicle crumple zone is described. The crumple zone includes a triangular, single-sided swing arm coupling a wheel to a frame of the vehicle at an end-most portion of the vehicle. The swing arm includes a u-shaped frame yoke coupling the swing arm to the frame and an angled wheel yoke coupling the wheel to the swing arm. The wheel yoke extends from the frame yoke at an angle ranging from 40 to 70 degrees, such that the frame yoke, the wheel yoke, and a centerline axis extending perpendicularly from the frame yoke form a right triangle.
US10112650B2	Vehicle frame assembly A vehicle frame assembly includes a main frame part including a side sill extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle frame assembly. The side sill has a C-shaped cross-section with a top and bottom walls, an inboard sidewall interconnecting the top and bottom walls, and an open outboard sidewall. A rear frame part is secured to the main frame part and includes a rear frame member extending in the longitudinal direction. The rear frame member has a U-shaped cross-section with an inboard and outboard sidewalls, a bottom wall interconnecting the inboard and outboard sidewalls, and an open top wall. The inboard sidewall at a rearward end portion of the side sill includes a section bulging away from the open outboard sidewall in a lateral direction of the vehicle frame assembly, and the inboard sidewall of the rear frame member is secured to the bulging section of the side sill.
US10112647B2	Gesture control from a remote position for reversing a vehicle and a vehicle-trailer system A backing system for a vehicle comprises a camera for recording a video image of a user performing a gesture and an electronic control unit for the backing system, wherein the electronic control device includes instructions for: determining that the vehicle is backing up; interpreting a gesture with the electronic control unit to determine the meaning of the gesture; calculating a steering angle based upon the meaning of the gesture; and sending a request to a steering system to provide the steering angle.
US10112640B2	Steering column assembly having a restriction assembly A steering column assembly includes a restriction assembly that is operatively connected to a jacket assembly and a mounting bracket. The restriction assembly includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap has a pivot that extends into the mounting bracket and has a plurality of first locking teeth. The second strap is disposed transverse to the first strap. The second strap has a plurality of second locking teeth that face towards the plurality of first locking teeth and has a plurality of third locking teeth disposed opposite the plurality of second locking teeth.
US10112638B2	Self-adjusting balanced multi-purpose transport carrier Self-adjusting balanced multipurpose transport carriers and methods of using the same are provided. Aspects include a transport carrier for carrying a balanced load comprising a harness belt for attaching to a user, a mono-wheel, a platform, a stop plate, and a frame comprising first and second side rails and a pair of crisscross shoulder straps.
US10112636B2	Shopping aid A shopping aid adapted to be secured to the side of a shopping cart comprises rear and outer panels joined to one another to define a plurality of pockets for receiving goods. Straps fitted with D-rings, hooks, side-squeeze fasteners or the like secure the shopping aid to the shopping cart. The rear panel may have a stiffening member sewn into its upper edge; this may comprise a length of woven webbing, and may be integral with the straps. The upper edge of the outer panel may comprise an elastic member.
US10112627B2	Air spring and railcar An air spring includes: an upper surface plate; a lower surface plate opposing the upper surface plate; an elastic film airtightly coupling a peripheral portion of the upper surface plate and a peripheral portion of the lower surface plate to each other to form an air chamber inside the air spring; the air chamber connected to the lower surface plate; and an exhaust passage forming body at which an exhaust passage is formed. The exhaust passage includes an exhaust passage inlet and an exhaust passage outlet. The exhaust passage inlet is open to an outside of the air chamber when a clearance between the upper surface plate and the lower surface plate in an upward/downward direction falls within a predetermined allowable range and is open to an inside of the air chamber when the clearance exceeds an upper limit of the predetermined allowable range.
US10112626B2	Rail vehicle A rail vehicle includes a plurality of items of equipment provided within a compartment, an air-conditioner that conditions air flowing within the items of equipment or within a housing that accommodates the items of equipment, and a duct that delivers air between the air-conditioner and the items of equipment and having a portion extending within the compartment in a forward/rearward direction of a vehicle, in a position close to a wall of the compartment.
US10112623B2	Sensory stimulation system for an autonomous vehicle A sensory stimulation system for autonomous vehicle (AV) can determine a set of maneuvers of the AV. Based on each respective maneuver, the sensory stimulation system can determine a set of visual stimulation outputs to provide a passenger of the AV with visual indications of the respective maneuver. The sensory stimulation system can then display the set of visual stimulation outputs on a display unit within the interior of the AV prior to executing each respective maneuver.
US10112617B2	Damping control device for electric vehicle A damping control device for an electric vehicle is having a continuously variable transmission between a motor and left and right front wheels. The damping control device drive system includes a feedback control unit, which suppresses a vibration accompanying a disturbance in the rotational speed of the motor, and an operation determination unit, which determines whether or not an absolute value of a second-order differential of the transmission ratio is equal to, or greater than, a predetermined value, wherein when the absolute value of the second-order differential of the transmission ratio is equal to, or greater than, the predetermined value. The feedback control unit performs control of the output torque of the motor whereby a compensation torque component for suppressing a vibration accompanying a gear shift is subtracted from a compensation torque.
US10112614B2	Drive planning device, travel assistance apparatus, and drive planning method A drive planning processor plans a driving operation plan for a subject vehicle traveling on a route. The drive planning processor sets one or more candidate stop positions for the subject vehicle to make a stop, using determination results for relationships between the subject vehicle and a plurality of events which the subject vehicle encounters in a time-series manner when traveling on a first route. The one or more candidate stop positions are set for respective events. The drive planning processor plans a driving operation plan for a scene which the subject vehicle encounters using determination results for relationships between the subject vehicle and the plurality of events which the subject vehicle encounters at the candidate stop positions.
US10112610B2	Regional adjustment for driver assistance functions A vehicle control system and method for operating a host vehicle based on geographic location. The system includes a distance sensor, a location sensor, a user interface, and a controller including an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is communicatively coupled to the distance sensor, the location sensor, the speed control, and the user interface, and is configured to receive a distance signal from the distance sensor indicative of a distance between the host vehicle and another vehicle. The controller receives a location signal from the location sensor indicative of a location of the host vehicle and a control signal from the user interface indicative of a desired mode of operation of the vehicle control system. The controller performs a driver assistance function associated with the desired mode of operation and adjusts a tolerance of the driver assistance function based on the location of the host vehicle.
US10112609B2	Collision avoidance apparatus A collision avoidance apparatus includes a control unit that is configured to perform a collision avoidance process. The control unit determines whether or not an object is present ahead of the own vehicle. When the control unit determines that an object ahead is present, the control unit determines whether or not there is a likelihood of a collision between the object ahead and the own vehicle and whether or not a corner is present ahead of the own vehicle. When the control unit determines that a corner is not present and when a predetermined collision avoidance condition is established, the control unit is capable of changing a travelling direction of the own vehicle to avoid collision between the object ahead and the own vehicle. When the control unit determines that a corner is present, the control unit does not perform a travelling direction change of the own vehicle.
US10112606B2	Scalable sensor fusion and autonomous x-by-wire control An autonomous system for x-by-wire control includes processing nodes distributed and connected to one another. Sensors are connected to the processing nodes. Actuators are configured to directly control the autonomous system driven by and connected to the processing nodes for x-by-wire control. The processing nodes are configured to: partition and map processing tasks between the processing nodes, and merge and reduce results of individual processing tasks into an actionable table that specifies objectives for the autonomous system.
US10112604B2	Method for operating a motor vehicle and corresponding motor vehicle A method for operating a motor vehicle is disclosed. The motor vehicle is provided with a hybrid drive device having an electric machine, an internal combustion engine and a particle filter associated with the internal combustion engine, wherein the internal combustion engine is operated temporarily for regenerating the particle filter. In a first operating mode, the regeneration is only started when it is determined by a navigation device that an electric driving region to be driven through lies ahead, in which region an operation of the internal combustion engine and/or the regeneration of the particle filter is not desired.
US10112598B1	System and method of controlling engine torque of hybrid vehicle A vehicle includes an engine and a motor selectively coupled by a clutch. A controller of the vehicle is programmed to, responsive to driver-demanded torque exceeding a maximum torque of the motor and the clutch being locked, confine rates of output torque increase of the engine to a limit having a first value, and responsive to the driver-demanded torque being satisfied, reduce the limit to a second value.
US10112595B2	Predictive control of powertrain systems based on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications A method includes: receiving, at a host vehicle, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) messages transmitted using V2V communication from one or more remote vehicles; identifying at least one vehicle of the one or more remote vehicles that is ahead of the host vehicle based on information included in the received V2V messages; selecting V2V messages among the received V2V messages that were received from the at least one identified vehicle; and controlling a powertrain system of the host vehicle based on information included in the selected V2V messages.
US10112592B2	Braking device and method for operating a breaking device The invention relates to a brake device and a method for operating a brake device, wherein said brake device comprises an actuation device, also a booster device, in particular having an electro-hydraulic drive, a piston cylinder device (main cylinder) in order to supply hydraulic pressure medium to the brake circuits, a valve device for controlling or regulating the supply of the pressure medium and an electronic control or regulating device (ECU). According to the invention provision is made for additional pressure medium volume to be supplied in a controlled manner to at least one brake circuit by means of a further piston cylinder device, in particular a double stroke piston (10) and at least one valve (AS) controlled by the control or regulating device (ECU).
US10112591B2	Method and apparatus for operating a vehicle An apparatus for operating a vehicle, including a coupling device which is designed to decouple a speed sensor from a primary energy supply of a primary control of a primary brake-control system and to couple it to a secondary energy supply, and a control device which is designed to control the coupling device as a function of an error signal of the primary control, so that in response to an error of the primary control, the speed sensor is able to be decoupled from the primary energy supply and coupled to the secondary energy supply. A method for operating a vehicle, a system for operating a vehicle, as well as a computer program are also described.
US10112589B2	Brake system having a blending capability A brake system for a motor vehicle includes separate first and second brake circuits associated to first and second vehicle axles, respectively, and rigidly connected to each other. Hydraulic brake pressure is supplied by a first brake piston of a master cylinder to the first brake circuit and by a second brake piston to the second brake circuit. Operably connected to the first vehicle axle is an electric motor and operates as a recuperator, with a blending device withdrawing hydraulic fluid from the first brake circuit during a recuperation phase of the electric motor. A partition wall between the first and second brake pistons subdivides the master cylinder into a first pressure chamber associated to the first brake piston, and a separate second pressure associated to the second brake piston. A connectable and disconnectable floating piston enables a hydraulic communication between the first and second brake circuits with one another.
US10112585B1	Vehicle cleanliness detection systems and methods Example vehicle cleanliness detection systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method positions a vehicle proximate an image capture station and receives multiple images from the image capture station. The multiple images include different views of the vehicle's exterior surfaces. A vehicle cleanliness detection system analyzes the multiple images to determine a cleanliness of the vehicle's exterior surfaces. Based on analyzing the cleanliness of the vehicle's exterior surfaces, the method determines whether the vehicle exterior needs to be cleaned.
US10112583B2	Wiper blade assembly According to the inventive concept, the distribution of the pressing pressure applied to the elastic member is controlled, and the contact force with which the contact member is pressed against the windshield of a vehicle is controlled by controlling the distribution of the pressing pressure of the elastic member, and, this improves the ability of the contact member to follow the windshield of the vehicle, thereby improving wiping characteristics of the wiper blade assembly.
US10112582B2	Windshield cleaning system and method Disclosed herein is a windshield cleaning system including a computer in electronic communication with a windshield wiper controller, an image device, a fluid applicator, and a fluid heater. The system captures and compares a pre-spray image with a post-spray image, the post spray image acquired after actuating the fluid applicator and before actuating the windshield wiper. The comparison is performed by the computer to determined potential conditions with the windshield cleaning system.
US10112580B2	Vehicle key control apparatus, vehicle having the same and vehicle key control method A vehicle key control apparatus includes a communicator receiving a response signal from a vehicle key receiving a search signal transmitted from a vehicle, wherein the response signal comprises an x-axis reception strength, a y-axis reception strength, and a z-axis reception strength; and a controller determining a position of the vehicle key on the basis of at least one among the x-axis reception strength, the y-axis reception strength, and the z-axis reception strength.
US10112575B2	Public safety smart belt A smart belt system worn by a person comprising an elongated belt configured for removably coupling a plurality of devices, a GPS component coupled to the belt configured to track the geo-location and movement of the belt, a microprocessor coupled to the belt, logic instructions executing by the microprocessor configured to monitor and regulate the activities of the plurality of devices and geo-location and movement data generated by the GPS component, a memory component configured for storing the logic instructions and accessible by the microprocessor, a wireless data communications system coupled to the belt configured to wirelessly communicate with an external data communications system and the microprocessor, a power and data bus disposed within the belt and communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of devices, GPS component, microprocessor, memory, wireless data communications systems, and data storage component; and a data storage component coupled to the belt and accessible by the microprocessor for storing activity data of at least one of the plurality of devices and the geo-location and movement data of the belt generated by the GPS component.
US10112564B2	Crashbox A crash box for a vehicle includes a body-side end face, a bumper-side end face and a plurality of supporting walls, which run in different planes extending in a longitudinal direction of the crash box between the end faces. At least one of the end faces is designed as a vault.
US10112560B2	Devices, systems and methods for controlling permitted settings on a vehicle Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for altering permitted settings of a vehicle according to a driver identified through short range wireless communication. The vehicle captures a unique identifier from a wireless communication device of the driver of the vehicle. This unique identifier is used to reference a database to determine the identity of the driver as well as settings for the driver created by a controlling authority. The controlling authority may be, for instance, a parent or employer of the driver. The settings may limit certain devices within the vehicle and/or the vehicle itself. Speed control settings, radio settings, wireless communication device settings, and various other settings are all possible to limit distractions to the driver. Further, the settings may be influenced by the number or identities of passengers within the vehicle.
US10112554B2	Vehicle trim panel retainer A vehicle trim panel retainer is provided. A vehicle door inner includes a bracket for extending into the interior passage, the bracket including an opening. A trim panel includes a house having an interior passage. The house further includes at least one projection for cooperating with the opening in a deployed position to assist in preventing the trim panel from releasing from the door inner. A second projection may also be provided for engaging the bracket in a deployed position.
US10112552B2	Vehicle vision system with camera viewing through windshield A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle windshield and viewing through the windshield and exterior of the vehicle. A light-absorbing hiding layer is established at the windshield at an area at which the camera is disposed and includes an portion established therethrough, with the portion aligned with the camera such that the camera views through the windshield via the portion. The portion comprises a wider central region and narrower upper and lower regions. The wider central region of the portion provides a wide angle field of view of the camera at a region ahead of the vehicle and the narrower lower region of the portion reduces the field of view at regions near to and sidewards from the front of the vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera for a machine vision function or driver assistance system.
US10112543B1	Load floor latches and latch assemblies, and vehicles having the same Vehicles, load floor latch assemblies, and latches are provided for selectively securing and accessing a compartment in a vehicle. The load floor latch assembly includes a load floor having an upper surface and a lower surface. The load floor is positionable at a lowered position. The load floor latch assembly further includes a latch rotatable about a pivot axis to a closed configuration for securing the load floor at the lowered position. The latch includes a lower support arm and an upper clamp arm. In the closed configuration the lower support arm supports the lower surface of the load floor and at least a portion of the weight of the load floor is exerted on the lower support arm and applies a torque on the latch to impart a downward force from the upper clamp arm.
US10112540B2	Full display rearview device A display mirror assembly having a mount operably coupled to a vehicle interior. The mount includes one of a ball and a socket extending forwardly therefrom. An engagement plate is pivotally coupled with the mount via the other of a ball and a socket extending rearwardly from the engagement plate. The engagement plate includes a first support member and a second support member pivotally coupled to the first support member. A carrier plate is operably coupled with the engagement plate. The carrier plate supports a rear housing on a rear portion thereof. A glass element is operably coupled with the carrier plate. A display module is configured to be turned to an on state and an off state. An actuator device is disposed on a bottom surface of the housing and is operably coupled with the glass element. The actuator device is adjustable to tilt the glass element.
US10112538B2	Rearview mirror assembly for vehicle An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element disposed at an outer end region of a sidewall of the mirror casing. The mirror reflective element includes a first glass substrate having a front surface and a rear surface and a substrate thickness spanning between the front and rear surfaces. The first glass substrate includes a flat region and a rounded perimeter edge circumscribing the flat region. Curvature of a rounded outside surface of the outer end region of the sidewall matches curvature of the rounded perimeter edge of the first glass substrate whereby the rounded outside surface of the outer end region of the sidewall and the rounded perimeter edge of the first glass substrate combine to provide a curved transition between the front surface of the flat region and a principal outside surface of the sidewall of the mirror casing.
US10112528B1	Exterior lighting and warning system A vehicle may have vehicle controls that are used in steering, braking, and accelerating the vehicle. The vehicle may have sensors that gather information on vehicle speed, orientation, and position. The sensors may also gather information on relative speed between the vehicle and a following vehicle, information on risks of a collision between a vehicle and an external object, and other vehicle status information and vehicle operating environment information. Control circuitry may use light-based devices to display braking information, information on vehicle speed, the relative speed between a vehicle and a following vehicle, autonomous driving mode status information, custom brake light information or other user-selected information, or other information on vehicle status and the operating environment of a vehicle.
US10112525B1	Cargo restraint with RF beacon A cargo restraint component such as a cargo restraint panel or a component of a load restraint strip system (e.g., a connecting strip or a load restraint strip) may comprise an attached RF beacon. That beacon can be configured to transmit identifying data. An RF beacon attached to a cargo restraint panel or to a component of a load restraint strip system may include one or more sensors that can measure one or more environmental parameters.
US10112524B2	System for securing a camper to a truck bed A camper mounting assembly includes mounting rails, C-channels, a front bracket, and a rear bracket. The front bracket and rear bracket are attached to the camper, and the mounting rails are attached to the bed of a truck. The C-channels are secured to the mounting rails and facilitate installing and securing the camper to the truck bed. The C-channels can be easily removed to allow access to and use of the truck bed.
US10112522B2	Frozen confection kiosk and liquid-dispensing assembly for use therewith A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
US10112521B2	Snow-cat with increased functionality A snow-cat, comprising a cabin, the cabin being equipped with a galley for preparing and serving food products and/or beverages.
US10112520B2	Temperature measuring device and transport vehicle skip A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor, arranged within a holder, for determining the temperature of a building material located within a skip of a transport vehicle, the skip including an inner wall and an outer wall, and the holder being arranged on that side of the inner skip wall that faces the outer skip wall. The holder is arranged within a recess within the inner skip wall such that it is thermally insulated from the inner skip wall. The holder is arranged within the recess such that a region, which faces the interior of the skip, of the holder is exposed.
US10112519B2	Sliding loading lifting system and method of use The present invention relates to a motorized device that can be operated by one person to load or unload a platform containing cargo or a wheel chock attached to a motorcycle or multi-wheeled vehicle, or bins and containers holding cargo. The device taught herein is employed to lift or move the cargo to the level of the truck bed or storage area and move into the storage or travel to a second position. Also disclosed is a sliding ramp apparatus for moving cargo to a higher level or lower level or movement on the same plane or level using incline, horizontal or vertical movement. When mounted on a platform or motorized vehicle, any cargo: machinery, motorcycle, containers, palettes, drums, supplies, etc. can be loaded or unloaded in or on a vehicle or platform in a lifting or lowering manner. When mounted on any surface, any cargo (worktables, machinery, crates, containers, pallets, drums, supplies, boats, etc.) can be moved horizontally and/or vertically for access or convenient height, human contact or manipulation of cargo or process in manufacture.
US10112518B2	Work vehicle with fold-out tipping edge A skip apparatus for a working vehicle has a skip that is pivotable upward about a carrying axle and that has a pouring edge via which pourable material is able to be poured out of the skip. The skip apparatus additionally has an emptying device which is pivotable relative to the skip about a pivot axle on the skip during a pivoting movement. The emptying device has an inlet side and an outlet side. The inlet side is arranged in a region of the pouring edge such that the pourable material, which is poured out of the skip via the pouring edge, passes into the emptying device via the inlet side. The pivoting movement of the emptying device is guided in a defined manner by a guiding device. A working vehicle having such a skip apparatus also is provided.
US10112516B2	Dual function stowable armrest An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes a displaceable armrest element and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is configured for translating the displaceable armrest element between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration. The linkage assembly includes a spring-actuated pivoting over-center link configured to disengage the linkage assembly to allow the displaceable armrest element to rotate. An actuator is provided which on sensing an impact ruptures a frangible fastener holding the over-center link in a substantially parallel orientation to at least one drive link, thereby allowing the spring-actuated over-center linkage to pivot relative to the at least one drive link.
US10112509B1	Child vehicle capsule The child vehicle capsule is a device that protects infants from impact injuries during unfortunate events. The child vehicle capsule comprises a shell, an impact layer, a comfort layer, and a ventilation system. The shell is an impact resistant enclosure that is absorb the impact energy. The impact layer is a structure that absorbs impact energy by permanently deforming during an unfortunate event. The comfort layer is a viscoelastic structure that: 1) absorbs a portion of the impact energy; 2) that reduces damage caused by the impact force by distributing the impact energy over a time period greater than the initial impact; and 3) that returns to its relaxed shape once the impact forces have been dissipated. The ventilation system manages airflow through the child vehicle capsule to maintain the comfort of the infant.
US10112508B2	Harness booster car seat convertible to multiple separately usable configurations A harness booster car seat that is separable into a separately usable backless booster and a backrest booster that may or may not include a harness thereon.
US10112505B2	Occupant profiling system Various systems and methods for providing an occupant profiling system are described herein. A system for profiling a vehicle occupant includes a vehicle control system, comprising: a sensor fusion circuit coupled to a plurality of sensors installed a vehicle seat, the sensor fusion circuit to: determine that a human occupant is seated in the vehicle seat; sample a backrest sensor arrangement and a base cushion sensor arrangement of the vehicle seat to obtain backrest sensor data and base cushion sensor data, when the human occupant is determined to be seated in the vehicle seat; sample, when the human occupant is determined to be seated in the vehicle seat, a height sensor to obtain a height sensor value; and statistically determine from the backrest sensor data, the base cushion sensor data, and the high sensor data, whether the human occupant matches a reference profile.
US10112504B2	Folding seat Vehicle seat comprising a backrest, a seat part and a seat part substructure, the seat part substructure being mounted such that it can swivel about a first swivel axis arranged in the width direction of the seat in order to move the seat part substructure together with the seat part from a sitting position into an upright position, a lower region of the backrest with respect to a height direction of the seat and a rear region of the seat part and/or of the seat part substructure with respect to a longitudinal direction of the seat being interconnected in the sitting position by at least one releasable connection means and not being interconnected in the upright position.
US10112502B2	Vehicle battery heating system Disclosed herein are battery systems for electric vehicles. An electric vehicle may include a first battery. The first battery may be configured to power various low voltage systems. For example, the first battery may provide the power to start the vehicle. The vehicle may include a second battery. The second battery may be configured to power one or more electric motors for propelling the vehicle. The first battery may supply power necessary to engage and/or access the power stored in the second battery. The first battery may include a heater to ensure that the first battery can supply ample power to initiate a start sequence in low temperatures.
US10112498B2	Overhead charging systems for electric vehicles This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.
US10112494B2	EV connector having visual indicator An electric vehicle, EV, includes a connector configured for charging an electric vehicle, EV, via a EV plug receptacle. The EV connector includes a body having a first plug end configured to be coupled to an EV plug receptacle on an electric vehicle for charging, and a second power cable end configured to be coupled to a power cable. The first end includes a terminal interface having one or more terminal receptacles for receiving one or more terminals positioned within the EV charging receptacle. The first plug end also includes a includes a transparent visual indicator part having one or more light sources.
US10112492B2	Method for controlling a DC/DC voltage step-down converter A method for controlling a voltage step-down converter (20) including an inductive component (21), one terminal of which is connected to an electrical source (50) via a regulating switch (24), while its other terminal is connected to a capacitive component (22), the output of the voltage step-down converter being regulated by alternating connection intervals, during which the regulating switch is in an on state, with disconnection intervals, during which the regulating switch is in an off state, the regulating switch being switched from the on state to the off state when the value of the output voltage reaches a disconnection threshold. The disconnection threshold has a variable value which decreases progressively, during each connection interval, from a maximum value of the disconnection threshold.
US10112491B2	Flywheel/battery hybrid energy storage and power management system A hybrid/electric vehicle power management system in which an Inertial Storage and Recovery System (INSTAR) utilizes an enhanced Flywheel Energy Storage (FES) system to reach higher vehicle efficiencies. INSTAR allows regenerative braking energy surges to be readily stored at high efficiency on the flywheel, whose energy is then converted to power for driving the motors, or charging the batteries at an efficient charging rate.
US10112490B2	High voltage device for a rail vehicle A high voltage device for a vehicle, which at least during driving operation is supplied with electric energy from a power system providing a high voltage, having at least one high voltage component which by a main power switching unit is electrically connectable to the power system and a grounding switching device having at least one switching device. In order to increase personal safety during work on the high voltage device in a constructively simple manner, it is proposed that the high voltage component has at least one receiving region in which the switching device is accommodated—at least in a grounding position that grounds at least one active section of the high voltage component.
US10112486B2	Apparatus for detecting gas leakage of a vehicle equipped with a fuel cell system A device for detecting leakage of gas of a fuel cell vehicle includes a gas sensor configured to determine whether gas leaks based on a change in a temperature by a catalyst reaction and a vehicle control unit including a comparator configured to read a variation in temperature from the gas sensor, and configured to control a fuel cell vehicle. A power application state is maintained in the comparator in a power off state of the fuel cell vehicle. Power of the gas sensor is switched at regular periodic intervals. The comparator determines the variation in temperature measured by the gas sensor, and, when the variation in temperature exceeds a predetermined value, the power of the gas sensor is switched to normal power.
US10112481B2	Power transfer unit (PTU) assembly with cylinder A power takeoff unit for an automotive vehicle being a normally front-wheel drive vehicle that is convertible to all wheel drive. The takeoff unit includes an input shaft supported in a housing, the input shaft is torsionally connected with a transmission of said vehicle. An output shaft concentric with the input shaft is provided, the output shaft is torsionally connected with the rear wheels of the vehicle. A shift collar to selectively connect said input shaft with said output shaft is provided. A shift fork is provided to translate the shift collar, the shift fork having a main body with a bore. A cylinder is connected with the housing. A piston is slidably mounted within said cylinder. A headed fastener is provided with a shank extending through the shift fork main body bore. The fastener head engages the shift fork, the fastener's shank being threadably engaged with the piston to capture the shift fork with the piston.
US10112476B2	Cooling module of a vehicle air conditioning system, and assembly for cooling a motor vehicle engine with a cooling module of this type The invention relates to a cooling module (10) of a vehicle air conditioning system in particular for trucks, having a fan (12) which has an air inlet (14) and an air outlet (16) and generates an air flow in an air flow direction (18) from the air inlet (14) to the air outlet (16), a condenser (20) which can be flowed through bidirectionally for liquefying a refrigerant of the vehicle air conditioning system, which condenser (20) has an air flow cross section (A1) and is arranged so as to be adjacent to the air outlet (16) of the fan (12), wherein the air flow cross section (A1) has a first part cross section (22) and a second part cross section (24) which is different from the first part cross section (22), wherein the air outlet (16) of the fan (12) is assigned exclusively to the first part cross section (22) and loads the latter in the air flow direction (18) with the entire air flow of the fan (12), and wherein the second part cross section (24) can be flowed through during operation of the fan (12) selectively in the air flow direction (18) of the fan (12) and counter to the air flow direction (18) of the fan (12). Furthermore, the invention also relates to an assembly (28) for cooling a motor vehicle engine (30) with a cooling module (10) of this type.
US10112475B2	Utility vehicle A utility vehicle includes: a travel unit having a left-right pair of front travel apparatuses and a left-right pair of rear travel apparatuses; an engine capable of driving first travel apparatuses being one of the pair of front travel apparatuses and the pair of rear travel apparatuses; a motor capable of driving second travel apparatuses being the other of the pair of front travel apparatuses and the pair of rear travel apparatuses; and a control apparatus capable of switching between an engine two-wheel drive mode in which only the engine is driven, a motor two-wheel drive mode in which only the motor is driven, and a hybrid four-wheel drive mode in which the engine and the motor are both driven.
US10112474B2	Driving system A driving system includes: a motor; a power transmission device; a motor controller; an application force controller; and an application force acquiring device. When the motor controller receives a request for generation of power in such a state that the motor generates no power, the motor controller controls to permit and/or prohibit the generation of power of the motor based on the current application force and a necessary application force which is an application force of the power transmission device that is needed to transmit a maximum generation power of the motor in a current rotating state quantity which is a rotating state quantity that the motor is currently having.
US10112473B2	Transmission, hybrid drivetrain and drivetrain for an electric vehicle A transmission includes a main gear set, an auxiliary gear set and an electric motor with a rotor and a stator. A third shaft of the main gear set is connected to the transmission output shaft, and a first shaft of the auxiliary gear set is connected to the rotor. When a second shaft of the main gear set is constantly connected to a second shaft of the auxiliary gear set, the third shaft of the main gear set or a fourth shaft of the main gear set is constantly connected to the third shaft of the auxiliary gear set. When the third shaft of the main gear set is constantly connected to the second shaft of the auxiliary gear set, the fourth shaft of the main gear set is constantly connected to the third shaft of the auxiliary gear set.
US10112471B2	Battery-driven traveling device The present invention provides a battery-driven traveling device including: a framework section disposed on at least a bottom part of a vehicle body for ensuring strength of the vehicle body; two slide rails being composed of a left slide rail and a right slide rail and being supported by the framework section and extending substantially horizontally; a battery supporting member that is mounted to be insertable into the vehicle body and extractable from the vehicle body by using the two slide rails; and a plurality of dampers disposed on a path through which vibration of the vehicle body is transmitted from each of the slide rails to the battery supporting member for relaxing the vibration transmitted from the vehicle body to the battery while the device travels, wherein the left slide rail is disposed on left side of the battery supporting member and the right slide rail is disposed on right side of the battery supporting member, and each of the dampers is disposed above or below the left slide rail or the right slide rail.
US10112468B2	Glass run for automobile door A glass run for an automobile door is provided with an enhanced look of a design portion thereof, allowing the glass run to be deformed easily along the curved shape of a window frame during assembly to the window frame, thereby improving ease of assembly. The glass run includes a glass run body 21 including upper and lower planar portions 23a and 23c, and a design portion 29 forming part of appearance design of an automobile. A material forming the upper and lower planar portions 23a and 23c and a material forming the design portion 29 respectively contain a resin as a main ingredient. The material forming the design portion 29 is less rigid than the material forming the upper and lower planar portions 23a and 23c.
US10112467B2	Sealing arrangement for a vehicle window A sealing arrangement for a vehicle window is described. The sealing arrangement includes at least a retaining rail with a latching channel, wherein the latching channel includes a guide rail and a spring leg, and the retaining rail is fastened to a window; and a covering with a latching rail, wherein the guide rail, together with the spring leg, surrounds the latching rail in the latching channel, and wherein the spring leg and the latching rail are oriented so as to latch parallel to each other. The covering includes a covering edge that makes contact with a glass edge of the window. The guide rail includes a spring element, and the spring element is arranged and tensioned on a contact surface on the lower side of the covering, bears against the latching rail via a centering cam and, together with the covering edge, fixes and centers the covering in the latching channel.
US10112466B2	Pivoting tonneau cover system for truck A tonneau cover system includes a cover and a pivot mechanism. The cover includes a plurality of panels hingedly coupled together, and is foldable between an extended configuration and a folded configuration. The pivot mechanism includes a first link bar and a second link bar. The first link bar has an upper end pivotally connected to a forward panel and the second link bar has an upper end pivotally connected to the forward panel. With the cover in the folded configuration, the pivot mechanism may move the stack from an initial stack configuration in which the forward panel is in the first plane to a storage stack configuration in which the forward panel of the cover extends upright along a second plane, and to simultaneously move the forward edge of the forward panel rearwardly and above the first plane.
US10112464B2	Roll-up tonneau cover system with grooved side rails Side rails can include a longitudinally extending rail track having support surfaces and a plurality of longitudinally extending linear grooves. A storage housing can provide storage tracks in alignment with the forward end of the rail tracks. In addition, a roll-up tonneau cover can include a plurality of slats pivotally connected together. Corresponding first and second sides of the slats can be supported above the grooves on a respective one of the support surfaces of the rail tracks. The slats can be movable along the support surfaces between a storage arrangement wherein the slats are supported by the storage tracks to provide access to the cargo box, and a deployed arrangement wherein the slats are supported by the support surfaces of the rail tracks to cover the cargo box.
US10112460B2	Humidifier A humidifier supplies humidified air, which is humidified by water desorbed from an adsorbing material, to a humidification object space. The humidifier includes: a heating part that heats air, which is supplied to the adsorbing material; an adsorbing material module that includes the adsorbing material and that desorbs water, which is adsorbed in the adsorbing material, to air heated by the heating part; and a cooling part that cools air humidified by the adsorbing material module. At time of desorption to desorb water from the adsorbing material, the adsorbing material module desorbs water from the adsorbing material to air heated by the heating part, and then the cooling part cools the air to be supplied to the humidification object space as the humidified air. At time of adsorption to adsorb water of air into the adsorbing material, the cooling part cools air, and then water is adsorbed into the adsorbing material.
US10112456B2	Systems and methods for damper actuator without microcontroller Methods and systems include an actuator adapted to provide drive power and hold power to an external device. A motor provides for driving the external device to a determined position when the motor is energized. A switching circuit is configured to energize the motor with a high voltage to drive the external device to the determined position and energize the motor with a low voltage to hold the external device in the determined position.
US10112453B2	Shock absorber A hydraulic shock absorber includes: a cylinder that houses a liquid; a piston housing provided in the cylinder so as to be movable in an axial direction and partitions a space in the cylinder into a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber; a valve seat forming a channel for a liquid flowing across the first oil chamber and the second oil chamber in conjunction with movement of the piston housing; a damping valve that opens and closes a channel port of the channel in the valve seat to control a flow of the oil through the channel: a pressure chamber that houses the oil and that enables a pressure of the oil that has been housed to be changed; and a pressing portion that uses a pressure in the pressure chamber to press the damping valve in a direction in which the damping valve closes the channel port.
US10112449B2	Ball hitch with locking swivel and ramp A socket hitch apparatus comprises a socket member defining a socket. A swivel member is attached to the socket member about a horizontal swivel pivot axis located rearward of the socket, such that the swivel member can pivot from an open position to a closed position. The front ball engaging portion of the swivel member defines a ball recess between upper and lower recess ends, the recess configured such that as the hitch ball moves upward into the socket, same pushes the upper recess end upward and when the hitch ball reaches the top of the socket, the swivel member is locked in the closed position and the lower recess end is under a periphery of the hitch ball. A forward end of a lower surface of a ramp member is located below a rear edge of the socket and slopes downward and rearward from the forward end thereof.
US10112445B2	Pneumatic tire Provided is a pneumatic tire which is configured so as to prevent carcass cords from biting into an inner liner, thereby improving the durability performance of the tire. A pneumatic tire (1) is provided with a carcass (6) which comprises, a carcass ply (11) extending from a tread (2) through side walls (3) to the bead cores (5) of bead sections (4), the bead cores (5) each including an inner core (14) and an outer core (15). The carcass, ply (11) is sandwiched between the inner cores (14) and the outer cores (15). Each of an inner core (14) and an outer core (15) includes a bead cord (16) which is wound at least one turn in the circumferential direction of the tire. Each of the bead cords (16) includes an outermost layer (18) formed by twisting filaments (17) together. In at least one bead section, the outermost layer (18) of the bead cord (16) of each of the inner core (14) and the outer core (15) is twisted in the direction which allows the carcass ply (11) to easily move to the outside in the radial direction of the tire from between the inner core (14) and the outer core (15).
US10112442B2	Non-pneumatic tire A tire (1) has a rubber tread portion (2) extending in circumferential direction of the tire (1) and being provided for contacting a ground surface and a truss ring (3), contacting and extending along the tread portion (2) for supporting the vehicle on the tread portion (2), made of truss members (4) forming two circumferential chords (5, 6) concentrically positioned with respect to the tread portion (2) and a truss web (7) interconnecting the chords (5, 6), wherein the truss members (4) are made of a rubber material having an E modulus of between 4-18 MPa.
US10112438B2	Bead lock systems and methods Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a bead lock wheel line in scaled vehicles. The bead lock wheel line may include a wheel center section and a bead lock ring. The bead lock ring may be configured to be overlaid on the wheel center section, wherein screws may be inserted through orifices positioned within the bead lock ring and into orifices positioned on the wheel center section.
US10112436B2	Centre-lock attachment arrangement for composite wheels A center-lock attachment arrangement for use in attaching a composite wheel to a mount. TA front element includes an outer engagement surface engaging a center-lock fastening nut and an inner engagement surface engaging an outer side of a central attachment area of the composite wheel. The front element further includes an attachment aperture through which a center-lock fastener is inserted and a plurality of fastener apertures around the attachment. A backing element includes an outer engagement surface facing the mount and an inner engagement surface engaging with an inner side of the central attachment area. The backing element further includes an attachment aperture through which the center-lock fastener is inserted and a plurality of fastener apertures around the attachment aperture. Elongate fasteners received through the aligned apertures of the front and the backing element clamp the front and the backing element over and around the central attachment area.
US10112435B2	Method of manufacturing folders having under-dimensions, a machine for such a manufacture, and a cassette for such a machine and such a manufacturing method Method of manufacturing a folder (1), which continuously or intermittently is fed through a machine (51) by a conveying means (52, 53) adapted to an ordinary folder of a nominal width dimension (Bnom), wherein said folder (1) features an under-dimension in relation to the width dimension of the ordinary folder, and that said folder (1) is placed in a cassette (40) having a dimension (Bk) corresponding to said under-dimension and having an outer dimension corresponding to said nominal dimension (Bnom), which cassette (40) is moved through the machine (51) by said conveying means (52, 53). As well as a machine (51) and a cassette (40) for the realization of said method.
US10112430B2	Security element and security document The invention relates to a security element (2) with a first area (30) that is transparent in transmitted light. The security element (2) has a substrate (21) which has, in the first area (30), one or more transmissive diffraction structures which display one or more optical security features when observed in transmitted light.
US10112428B2	Shaping tool and device for shaping book covers A shaping tool for a device for rounding a spine region and for shaping a folding region of a lying outstretched book cover, the folding region being adjacent on either side of the spine region, in accordance with a shape of a spine of a book block, which subsequently forms a book together with the book cover, includes a fixed, convex central shaping strip. Two convex outer shaping rails laterally adjoin the central shaping strip and are laterally adjustable according to a required rounding and width of the spine region of the book cover.
US10112426B2	Manufacturing methods of decorative laminates by inkjet A manufacturing method of decorative laminates includes the steps of: a) printing an ink acceptance layer by jetting droplets having a volume of 1 to 200 nL onto a paper substrate; b) forming a decorative layer by jetting ink droplets having a volume of up to 30 pL of one or more aqueous pigmented inkjet inks onto the dried ink acceptance layer; and c) heat pressing the decorative layer into a decorative laminate; wherein the ink acceptance layer contains an inorganic pigment P and a polymeric binder B in a weight ratio P/B larger than 1.5.
US10112418B2	Part detecting device of carrier tape and part feeding device A part detecting device of a carrier tape includes a transporting passage, a part detector, and a biasing mechanism that presses the part detector against the carrier tape inside the transporting passage. The carrier tape is transported to the transporting passage. The part detector detects parts stored in storages which are formed on the carrier tape passing through the transporting passage at regular intervals.
US10112417B2	Tray, printing apparatus, and information processing method A tray includes a holding portion configured to hold a print medium in a predetermined holding area and an ink absorption portion positioned adjacent to the holding area.
US10112412B2	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 back support 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 top and bottom arm are attached to the back support. At least two support braces are attached to the top and bottom arms. At least one restraining bar is slideably attached to the support braces such that the bar can be raised or lowered on to the object seated between the top and bottom arms. The bar physically retains the object while the object is being printed.
US10112411B2	Transfer apparatus To provide a transfer apparatus correcting a curl of a card efficiently while preventing the card from deteriorating, a printing apparatus includes a transfer section transferring a transfer surface of a transfer film to the card, a rotating unit reversing the front side and back side of the card in two-sided transfer, a decurl mechanism correcting a curl of the card with the transfer surface transferred in the transfer section, and a control section controlling the decurl mechanism. The control section controls the decurl mechanism such that a correction amount for the card with the transfer surface transferred to one surface in two-sided transfer is smaller than a correction amount for the card in one-sided transfer, and that the total sum of correction amounts for respective surfaces of the card in two-sided transfer is smaller than the correction amount for the card in one-sided transfer.
US10112410B2	Ink jet printing apparatus and color conversion processing device There are provided an ink jet printing apparatus and a color conversion processing device that can prevent the generation of offset and blocking and can stably jet ink. A first LUT in which a total amount of ink after conversion is large overall and a second LUT in which a total amount of ink after conversion is small overall are prepared as a look-up table (LUT) that is used in color conversion processing. A LUT to be used is selected according to the number of printed mediums. The first LUT is selected in a case in which the number of printed mediums is smaller than a threshold value, and the second LUT is selected in a case in which the number of printed mediums is equal to or larger than a threshold value.
US10112408B2	Fluid ejection device with fluid feed holes A fluid ejection die has a substrate through which an array of fluid feed holes is formed. The fluid feed holes are separated by ribs. Each fluid feed hole is to guide fluid to an array of drop generators.
US10112403B2	Liquid container and liquid ejection apparatus There are provided a liquid container including a plug member which prevents leakage of a liquid from the liquid container and can be opened without scattering the liquid and a liquid ejection apparatus including the liquid container. For that purpose, a projecting portion in the plug member is provided below a center part of the plug member in a gravity direction in an attitude at the time of use of the liquid ejection apparatus.
US10112400B2	Fluid cartridge An ink cartridge for an inkjet printer includes a bottom face and a front face; an ink interface on the front face of the ink cartridge for connection to a cartridge receiving structure; a guide interface in the bottom face for guiding the cartridge along a straight line during insertion into the cartridge receiving structure for connecting the ink interface; a latch track disposed in the bottom face of the ink cartridge to guide a latch of the cartridge receiving structure; a latch stop disposed in the latch track for engaging the latch, where the latch track comprises a locking track and an unlocking track to accommodate movement of the latch with respect to the latch stop, the locking track being at least partly separate from the unlocking track; and a latch guide for redirecting the latch towards the locking track, rather than the unlocking track.
US10112397B2	Liquid jetting apparatus There is provided a liquid jetting apparatus including: a liquid jetting head; a carriage; a cap; a cap switching device switching the cap between a capping state and an uncapping state; a carriage blocker movable between a first position not contacting carriage, and a second position blocking movement of the carriage in a first direction; and a contacting portion locatable, in the uncapping state, at a third position at which the contacting portion is not in contact with carriage, and locatable, in the capping state, at a fourth position at which, under a condition that the blocked carriage rotates around an axis perpendicular to a liquid jetting surface with the carriage blocker as a supporting point, the contacting portion is capable of contacting the rotating carriage. The contacting portion is configured to move integrally with the cap in a plane parallel to the liquid jetting surface.
US10112393B2	Noncircular inkjet nozzle An inkjet nozzle includes an aperture with a noncircular opening substantially defined by a polynomial equation. A droplet generator is also described which includes a firing chamber fluidically coupled to a fluid reservoir, a heating resistor and a nozzle. The nozzle includes an aperture forming a passage from the firing chamber to the exterior of the droplet generator through a top hat layer. The nozzle is defined by a closed polynomial and has a mathematically smooth and mathematically continuous shape around aperture's perimeter wall, with two protrusions extending into the center of the aperture.
US10112391B2	Electromechanical transducer element, liquid droplet discharge head, and image forming apparatus An electromechanical transducer element includes a lower electrode, an electromechanical transducer film of a piezoelectric material, and an upper electrode which are laminated. A diffraction intensity peak profile of the film obtained by measurement in which a tilt angle is changed in a position where diffraction intensity of a peak profile corresponding to a {200} plane among peak profiles of the film obtained by measurement according to an X-ray diffraction θ-2θ method is the maximum can be separated into three peak profiles. When peak intensities of the peak profiles are set to peak1, peak2, and peak3 and half-value widths of the peak profiles are set to σ1, σ2, and σ3, a weighted average FWHMstd(χ) of the peak intensities using the half-value widths as weights (=(σ1×peak1+σ2×peak2+σ3×peak3)/(peak1+peak2+peak3)) is equal to or less than 12°.
US10112389B2	Inkjet head and coating apparatus using same In a common chamber (102) for distributing, to respective pressure chambers (211), an ink supplied from the ink inlet (101), resistant walls (111) are provided in areas that are located ahead and behind of the flow of the ink, i.e., areas around inlets of flow channels (221) that lead to respective pressure chambers (211), and any resistance against the flow of the ink is generated according to the heights of the resistant walls (111), thereby capturing a solid ingredient (150) included in the ink. In this case, by adjusting the heights of the resistant walls (111) to control capabilities of introducing the solid ingredient (150), it becomes possible to dispense desired amounts of the solid ingredient (150) to the respective pressure chamber (211).
US10112388B2	Laser printing method and device for implementing said method A method for printing uses at least one ink. The method includes: a step of focusing a laser beam so as to generate a cavity in an ink film; a step of forming at least one ink droplet from a free surface of the ink film; and a step of depositing the droplet onto a depositing surface of a receiving substrate positioned at a given distance from the film. The laser beam is oriented in the direction opposite the gravitational force. The free surface of the film is oriented upwards towards the depositing surface placed above the ink film.
US10112386B2	Non-uniform spitting A printer is disclosed. The printer spits printing fluid from nozzles using a spit pattern. The spit pattern is non-uniform along the spit pattern length.
US10112385B2	Ambient temperature based flow rates Ambient temperature based flow rates can in an example include a setting a flow rate of ink to a printhead mounted in a carriage based on an ambient temperature associated with the printhead, measuring a flow rate of ink to the printhead, and causing a decrease in a velocity of the carriage in response to the flow rate of ink satisfying the threshold flow rate.
US10112383B2	Compensating platen defects based on printhead-to-platen spacing In one example, an apparatus is described, which includes a platen locating the print medium, at least one printhead for marking on the print medium, a carriage holding the at least one printhead, a sensor at least partially mounted to the carriage to measure a printhead-to-platen spacing (PPS) along scanning axis during scanning, and an integrated circuit including a dynamic compensation module and a PPS analysis module to delay firing of printing fluid drops from the at least one printhead to compensate platen defects based on the measured PPS.
US10112375B2	Dry fibrous material for subsequent resin infusion Disclosed herein is a dry, self-supporting fibrous material, the fibers of which have been treated with a binder composition. The fibrous material can be slit into tapes or tows that are suitable for use in an Automated Tape Laying (ATL) or Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) process. This fibrous material is suitable for forming preforms which are configured to receive a matrix resin by resin infusion in the manufacturing of structural composite parts.
US10112373B2	Multi-layer metallic structure and composite-to-metal joint methods A composite structure comprises stacked sets of laminated fiber reinforced resin plies and metal sheets. Edges of the resin plies and metal sheets are interleaved to form a composite-to-metal joint connecting the resin plies with the metal sheets.
US10112372B2	Device and method for producing composite sheets while forming a vacuum bag A device for producing composite sheets, in particular laminated glass plates, is proposed, comprising: an evacuating device (1), a vacuum-tight transporting surface (16) for conveying the sheets (6, 19, 20) to be laminated into the evacuating device and for conveying the sheets out of the evacuating device, and a vacuum-tight release sheet (14) that is transported along with the transporting surface, wherein the sheets to be laminated are placed between the transporting surface and the release sheet, characterized in that a seal (5) that runs around the sheets, is transported along with them and can be released is provided on the transporting surface and/or on the release sheet and allows an evacuation of the space between the transporting surface and the release sheet and thus allows a vacuum bag (18) containing the sheets to be formed in the evacuating device. A corresponding method and a corresponding vacuum bag (18) are likewise disclosed.
US10112370B2	Multilayer shrink film made of polyester with improved processing properties A film is provided that has three layers. The inventive films are made of semicrystalline or amorphous copolyesters and further include two exterior layers and an interior layer. The exterior layers include neopentyl-glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, while the interior layer includes 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol-modified polyethylene terephthalate. The inventive films advantageously provide a shrink film that has a shrink performance similar to that of shrink films made of PVC.
US10112368B2	Flexible metal laminate and preparation method of the same This disclosure relates to a flexible metal laminate including: a porous polyimide resin layer including 30 wt % to 95 wt % of a polyimide resin; and 5 to 70 wt % of a hollow fluorinated resin having a mean outer diameter of 0.1 μm to 10.0 μm.
US10112362B2	Alveolar multilayer structure having a metal coating A multilayer structure is disclosed, comprising: at least one first layer comprising a first polymer film that carries, on a first face, a metal deposit, the first face being a free face of the first layer; and at least one second layer comprising a second polymer film. The second layer is joined, in a plurality of junction zones, to the first layer on the first face carrying the metal deposit, the junction zones defining a region of contact between the first layer and the second layer, the first layer and the second layer forming at least one cell outside the contact region.
US10112361B2	Core material for sandwich panel, method of molding core material for sandwich panel, sandwich panel, and method of molding sandwich panel An object of the present invention is to provide a core member for a sandwich panel and a method of forming the core member for the sandwich panel which are capable of attaining a desired profile, a desired pattern on its surface, and a desired inner structure in accordance with an application of the sandwich panel.According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a thermoplastic resin core member interposed between two resin skin sheets comprising a closed hollow portion located to be inside of a desired position in accordance with an application of the sandwiched panel, and it is formed by clamping parison of a molten thermoplastic resin positioned to be between two split molds so as to exhibit a desired profile and/or a surface shape, two surfaces against each of which the molten parison is pressed to form an adhesive surface on which the corresponding resin skin sheet is formed.
US10112355B2	Sport ball casing with thermoplastic reinforcing material A method of manufacturing a sport ball includes providing a plurality of casing panels including a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first panel includes a first flange area forming a first edge portion of the first panel. The second panel has a third surface and an opposite fourth surface. The second panel includes a second flange area forming a second edge portion of the second panel. The method includes turning the first flange area away from the first surface of the first panel, turning the second flange area away from the third surface of the second panel, abutting the first flange area and the second flange area, and joining the first panel to the second panel.
US10112347B2	Apparatus and method for manufacturing components from a fiber-reinforced composite material An apparatus for manufacturing components from a fiber-reinforced composite material by a generative layer construction process including a control device and a tool head fastened to a carrier arm movable via the carrier arm in three spatial directions. The tool head comprises a feed device configured to feed to the tool head a semi-finished layer comprising reinforcing fibers impregnated with a curable plastic material. A shaping device, via movement of the tool head, applies a force to shape the semi-finished layer. A curing device introduces energy into the semi-finished layer, the energy curing the plastic material in the semi-finished layer. The control device controls the movement of the tool head as well as the operations of the feed device, the shaping device and the curing device wherein semi-finished layers are repeatedly fed, shaped, cured and stacked one on top of another to construct the component layer by layer.
US10112346B2	Printing method for low melting-point material of 3D printer A printing method using a low melting-point material is disclosed. The method first controls a nozzle of a 3D printer to move to a position corresponding to an internal-contour of a 3D model for printing the internal-contour upon a printing platform, then controls the nozzle to move to other position corresponding to an exterior-contour of the 3D model for printing the exterior-contour. After completing the exterior-contour, the method controls the nozzle to move inwardly to leave away from the exterior-contour, and then changes a related position between the nozzle and the printing platform upon z-axis for a next printing-layer. The method prevents a drooling event of the low melting-point material occurs at the exterior-contour and destroys an appearance of the 3D model.
US10112337B2	Volume controlled blowing-air feed A method for controlling a blow-molding machine for producing a thermoplastic container, wherein a blowing gas for blow-molding the container is introduced into a thermally conditioned preform, while the preform is held in a blow mold of the blow-molding machine. The blowing gas is introduced during a preblowing phase into the preform so that the temperature-conditioned material of the preform approaches the walls of the blow mold. The blowing gas is introduced during a following finish-blowing phase into the preform so that the temperature-conditioned material of the preform is pressed into the contours of the blow mold walls. The volumetric flow rate of the blowing gas is determined at least during the preblowing phase by an adjustable flow-control valve that can be controlled by a control unit that generates a control signal for adjusting the flow-control valve. The flow-control valve is adjusted as a function of the control signal.
US10112335B2	Process for manufacturing panels for floor and wall coverings The present invention relates to a process for the production of a panel for floor or wad coverings comprising the steps of mixing and homogenising raw materials, thereby obtaining a dryblend, extruding said dryblend, thereby obtaining one or more thermoplastic layers, laminating the afore-mentioned thermoplastic layers, thereby obtaining a laminate, and profiling said laminate, thereby obtaining a panel for floor or wall coverings, wherein at least one thermoplastic layer is extruded by means of a co-rotating twin-screw extruder with pressure element.
US10112330B2	Mould, particularly injection mould, and injection moulding method using such a mould A mold (10) comprising a plurality of blocks (11, 13) that, in an assembled position, define a mold cavity, the mold being characterized in that it includes at least one pusher (21), said pusher (21) being configured to be housed in a first block (11) of said plurality, in a side facing the mold cavity, and, when the pusher (21) is housed in said first block (11), to present a first surface (S1) flush with the mold cavity, and in that the mold (10) also includes actuator means (23, 25) enabling the pusher (21) to be moved relative to the first block (11), and sealing means (19, 27) configured to isolate the actuator means (23, 25) from the mold cavity. An associated molding method.
US10112329B2	Overmolded disposable cutlery articles A dual shot molded article of cutlery that includes a working end molded from a first material and a molded handle opposite the working end. The article is designed with one or more features that facilitate the efficient and effective manufacture of such products by an overmolding or coreback molding process.
US10112328B2	Fuel tank made of polyketone and method of manufacturing the same Provided are a fuel tank made of polyketone and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes injection-molding an upper cover and a lower cover using an injection-molding machine, placing the upper cover and the lower cover at a relatively high position and a relatively low position, respectively, assembling the upper cover and the lower cover with each other, and bonding contact surfaces between the upper cover and the lower cover to each other using a laser beam. Since the upper cover and the lower cover are formed at the same time and are bonded to each other immediately after being assembled by a machine, it is possible to achieve automated production, mass production and remarkable cost reduction. Further, since the fuel tank has sufficient rigidity due to the rigidity of polyketone without an additional reinforcing member, it is possible to manufacture a lightweight fuel tank.
US10112326B2	Device and method for producing an edging of a flat extended panel A device for producing an edging of a flat extended panel has: a molding tool; a material dispenser which is movable in relation to the molding tool, for dispensing a material for the edging, wherein the molding tool has: a first mold body having a holding region for the panel; a second mold body having a holding region for the panel such that the panel is capable of being held by the first mold body and by the second mold body; a third mold body which with the first mold body shares a common contact region, wherein the first mold body, the second mold body, and the third mold body are configured such that they conjointly with the panel surround a space in which the edging is configurable; an access duct to the space, the former being configured between the second mold body and the third mold body.
US10112325B2	Concrete forming systems and methods Systems and methods for constructing concrete foundations are provided which allow for rapid and high-precision placement and alignment of anchor bolts across large distances. A frame system is constructed outside of an excavation and then suspended, using supports, over an excavation. The frame system can include a frame having one or more templates for anchor bolts, a form suspended from the frame, and a mat and cage assembly tied to the frame. The frame system can be aligned in proper position and the anchor bolts placed in the frame system before the concrete is placed. In this way, the anchor bolts can be cast in place as the footing is placed.
US10112318B2	Pressing assembly and a method for forming a depression within a moving, wet gypsum board A pressing assembly (10) and a method for forming a depression (105) within a moving, wet gypsum board (100) is disclosed. The assembly comprises a pressing head (16) comprising a pressing surface which is arranged to contact the board, and a support member (17), the pressing head (16) being arranged to compress a portion of the board between the pressing surface and the support member (17) to form a depression (105) within the board (10). The pressing surface comprises a first and second surface portion (24, 25) separated by a relief portion (27), which is arranged to press the board (100) toward the support head (17) with less compressive force than the first and second surface portion (24, 25). The assembly further comprises drive means (18, 19, 22) for moving the pressing head and the support member in a first direction which substantially corresponds with the direction of the moving board, and a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the board, while the speed of the pressing assembly in the first direction substantially matches the speed of the board.
US10112317B2	Nanotube particle device and method for using the same A nanotube particle device for two dimensional and three dimensional printing or additive/subtractive manufacturing. The nanotube particle device comprising a nanotube, a particle shooter, a positioning mechanism, and a detection sensor. The particle shooter shoots a particle down the nanotube towards a target, the detection sensor senses the collision of the particle with the target, and the positioning mechanism re-adjusts the positioning of the nanotube based on the results of the collision. A method for aiming the particle shooter and additive/subtractive manufacturing are also disclosed and described.
US10112310B2	Food handling gripper Exemplary embodiments relate to improvements in robotic systems to reduce biological or chemical harborage points on the systems. For example, in exemplary embodiments, robotic actuators, hubs, or entire robotic systems may be configured to allow crevices along joints or near fasteners to be reduced or eliminated, hard corners to be replaced with rounded edges, certain components or harborage points to be eliminated, shapes to be reconfigured to be smoother or flat, and/or or surfaces to be reconfigurable for simpler cleaning.
US10112307B2	Part holding assembly, an assembly system and a method of positioning a first part A part holding assembly, an assembly system and a method of positioning a first part are disclosed. The part holding assembly is coupleable to a support structure. The part holding assembly includes a base adapted to be coupled to the support structure. The part holding assembly also includes a first pin extending outwardly away from the base to a distal end that is spaced from the base. The base is movable to position the first pin relative to a first part and to insert the distal end of the first pin through a first hole of the first part to locate the first part. The part holding assembly further includes a first magnet adjacent to the first pin. The first magnet is selectively magnetized to selectively secure the position of the first part relative to the base.
US10112305B2	Failure diagnosis device and failure diagnosis method A failure diagnosis device for a mechanical device provided with a motor as a source to drive a motion axis, and configured to acquire a moving position of the motion axis and a disturbance torque value applied to the motion axis every predetermined period, and to diagnose that a failure is occurring when the disturbance torque value is larger than a failure determination threshold, includes a maintenance effect determination unit configured to calculate a change in the disturbance torque value before and after conducting of a maintenance task when the maintenance task is conducted on the motion axis, and a failure diagnosis unit configured to re-set the failure determination threshold only when the change in the disturbance torque value is larger than a predetermined threshold.
US10112301B2	Automatic calibration method for robot systems using a vision sensor An automatic calibration method for a robot system is disclosed. The automatic calibration method for a robot system includes the steps of calibrating a sensor and a sensor coordinate system of the sensor with respect to a world coordinate system, controlling a robot under the guidance of the sensor to move a point of a tool mounted on the robot to reach a same target point with a plurality of different poses, the point of the tool in a tool coordinate system, and calculating a transformation matrix tcpTt of the tool coordinate system with respect to a tool center point coordinate system based on pose data of the robot at the same target point.
US10112300B2	Apparatus and method of sensor deployment Described herein is a method of deploying sensors by a robot in a geographical region. The robot receives a first instruction including information corresponding to the geographical region and a second instruction indicating one of a first manner and a second manner of deploying sensors. The robot computes a path to traverse the region in a plurality of steps, each step of the plurality of steps having a predetermined magnitude. The robot traverses until a stopping condition is satisfied. The robot deploys sensors at each traversed step size and further receives from each deployed sensor, information indicating absence of sensors in a neighboring area of the deployed sensor. Additionally, the robot repeats the traversing and deploying of sensors in the neighboring area to provide full coverage.
US10112294B2	System having at least two oscillation insert tools The disclosure relates to a system having at least one first oscillation insert tool that is configured to be effectively coupled to an oscillation hand power tool, and at least one second oscillation insert tool that differs from the first oscillation insert tool and is configured to be effectively coupled to the oscillation hand power tool as an alternative to the first oscillation insert tool. At least one of the at least two oscillation insert tools comprises at least one compensating unit for at least substantially adapting a mass moment of inertia of the at least one oscillation insert tool to a mass moment of inertia of the at least one second oscillation tool.
US10112287B2	Tube clamping hand tool A handheld clamping tool is provided that is adapted to clamp to and secure rounded work pieces, including lengths of tubing without damaging the same. The tool comprises a locking clamp embodiment and a plyer clamp embodiment, whereby the tool includes a pair of jaws with one or more semicircular apertures therealong that align to form rounded openings when the jaws are brought together. In one embodiment, the tool includes a movable jaw and a fixed jaw, along with a handle and grip that are lockable in a static state. Along the upper portion of the locking embodiment is a vice block in which the locking clamp can be held by a bench vice and the tool can support a tube without interaction by the user. In another embodiment, the tool comprises a pair of handles, a pair of jaws, and a fixed pivot point between the handles.
US10112280B2	Method for machining optical workpieces, in particular, plastic spectacle lenses A method of processing a workpiece with a first surface and a second surface facing away therefrom includes the following principal steps: (i) blocking the workpiece with the aid of a blocking material on a blocking member with the blocking material between blocking member and first surface, (ii) processing the workpiece by a geometrically defined cutting edge at the second surface for achieving the desired macrogeometry, (iii) processing the workpiece by a geometrically undefined cutting edge at the second surface for achieving the desired microgeometry and (iv) deblocking the workpiece from the blocking member. The principal step (ii) includes a plunge-cutting sub-step (ii.2) in which by a geometrically defined cutting edge an encircling plunge cut is produced which extends through the first surface as far as into the blocking material so that the workpiece with a predetermined edge profile remains on the blocking member radially within the plunge cut.
US10112279B2	Size-adjustable adaptive online wheel deburring device A size-adjustable adaptive online wheel deburring device, including a synchronous clamping and rotating system for fixing and rotating a wheel, a left brush system, and a right brush system. The left brush system includes a first belt-type brush with a T-shaped synchronous belt at its inner side and bristles at its outer side, and a first automatically adjusting mechanism for changing a shape of the first brush by engaging the T-shaped synchronous belt so that the shape of the first brush is able to match different back cavity shapes of the wheel during burr removal. The right brush system includes a second belt-type brush and a second automatically adjusting mechanism for changing a shape of the second brush so that the second brush is constantly in three-point contact with a position of the wheel to be deburred during the burr removal.
US10112277B2	Combined type angle head milling cutter for machining mounting faces of axial bearing A combined type angle head milling cutter is configured to machine mounting faces of an axial bearing. The combined type angle head milling cutter includes an angle head body, a lock nut, first slotted countersunk head screws, a first hexagon socket head cap screw, a first flat key, semicircle seal covers, first angular contact ball bearings, a cutter handle shaft lower adjusting pad, a cutter handle shaft, a cutter handle shaft upper adjusting pad, a bearing cover plate, a first bevel gear, a first spring washer, a second bevel gear, a bevel gear adjusting pad, an orientation shaft, cutter shaft inner-side seal covers, second hexagon socket head cap screws, a cutter shaft outer-side seal cover, a second slotted countersunk head screw, a small seal ring and the like.
US10112275B2	Mounting for locking a vane by means of the blade thereof during machining of the root of said vane A mounting for locking a turbine engine vane that includes a blade and at least one portion outside the blade is provided. The mounting can machine the outside portion on a machine tool and includes a stationary jaw for receiving the vane, the jaw including at least six points that form abutments and define a positioning reference system for the vane. The mounting also includes a movable jaw to ensure, during machining the outside portion, holding the vane against the stationary jaw by a clamping mechanism onto the vane blade. The movable jaw includes a first clamping mechanism exerting pressure on one of the surfaces of the blade, the pressure being substantially perpendicular to the surface. The stationary jaw includes a second clamping mechanism exerting pressure on the leading or trailing edge of the blade, the pressure being substantially oriented in the direction of the trailing or leading edge of the blade.
US10112274B2	Machine tool A horizontal machining center serving as a machine tool includes: a bed; a front-side guide rail shaped to extend linearly along an upper surface of the bed and attached to the bed; and a column provided on the upper surface of the bed and fixed to the bed. The column has a facing portion arranged to face an end of the front-side guide rail in an X-axis direction in which the front-side guide rail linearly extends. The facing portion is provided with a hole through which the front-side guide rail can be inserted. By such a configuration, a machine tool with excellent workability during removal of an elongate body is provided.
US10112273B2	Apparatus for taking out flattened tube fins When taking out flattened tube fins that have been stacked in a stacker apparatus from the stacker apparatus while maintaining the stacked state, an apparatus is provided for taking out the stacked flattened tube fins from the stacker apparatus that stacks the flattened tube fins having cutaway portions into which flattened tubes are inserted. The apparatus includes a first member including a base plate and an erected portion, a second member that is disposed at a position facing the first member and together with the first member clamps the flattened tube fins, and a moving mechanism that causes the first member and the second member to move toward and away from the flattened tube fins on the stacker apparatus and moves the flattened tube fins and the stacker apparatus apart while the flattened tube fins of the stacker apparatus are clamped by the first member and the second member.
US10112272B2	Manufacturing method of vapor chamber A manufacturing method of vapor chamber includes steps of: providing a first board body and a second board body; using mechanical processing to form a hooked section structure on one face of the first board body; using mechanical processing to form a hook section structure on one face of the second board body; and correspondingly mating the first and second board bodies with each other to make the hook section and the hooked section contact and hook and connect with each other and sealing the periphery of the first and second board bodies and vacuuming the first and second board bodies and filling therein a working fluid. According to the manufacturing method, the vapor chamber is manufactured without any additional support structure, but is still free from the problem of thermal expansion. Also, the vapor chamber can be thinned and lightweight.
US10112271B2	Compact heat exchanger A compact heat exchanger is provided and includes a first manifold defining an inlet for receiving from a component a fluid to be cooled and an outlet for returning the cooled fluid to the component to cool the component. A second manifold is disposed spaced from the first manifold. A core extends between and fluidly communicates with the manifolds and includes hexagonal channels. Each channel is formed by mini-tubes defining respective triangular passages. A cross-section of the core defines an irregular-cross structure. The fluid enters the inlet of the first manifold, makes a first pass through the mini-tubes to the second manifold, makes a second pass through the mini-tubes to the first manifold such that the fluid is cooled across the mini-tubes, exits the first manifold through the outlet, and returns to the component to cool the component. A method of manufacturing the heat exchanger is provided also.
US10112270B2	Heat exchanger fin with crack arrestor A method of extending the lifetime of brazed primary hot inlet wavy fin structures of aircraft heat exchangers includes inserting slots in the fins. The slots increase the mechanical compliance of the fins as well as act as crack arrestors should a thermally induced fracture occur. In an embodiment, the slots are inserted by EDM.
US10112268B2	Systems and methods for corrosion-resistant welding electrodes The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to welding wires for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). A disclosed tubular welding wire has a sheath and a core, and the tubular welding wire includes an organic stabilizer component, a rare earth component, and a corrosion resistant component comprising one or more of: nickel, chromium, and copper.
US10112267B2	Flux-cored wire for Ar—CO2 mixed gas shielded arc welding A wire including, in terms of % by mass with respect to a total mass of the wire, as a total in a steel outer skin and a flux, 0.03 to 0.08% of C, 0.1 to 0.6% of Si, 1.2 to 2.5% of Mn, 0.01 to 0.5% of Cu, 0.5 to 1.5% of Ni, 0.05 to 0.5% of Ti, 0.002 to 0.015% of B, and 0.05% or less of Al, and further including, in the flux, 4 to 8% in terms of TiO2, 0.1 to 0.6% of in terms of SiO2, 0.02 to 0.3% in terms of Al2O3, 0.1 to 0.8% of Mg, 0.05 to 0.3% in terms of F, 0.05 to 0.3% in terms of Na and K in a fluorine compound, 0.05 to 0.2% of Na2O and K2O, and 0.2% or less in terms of ZrO2.
US10112265B2	Decorating device and decorating method for vehicle interior components, and vehicle interior component This invention provides a decorating device for vehicle-interior components, which can accurately provide gradation on the design of the surface of a resin component. The decorating device comprises a laser-irradiating device and a control device. The control device comprises a virtual-decorating surface 5a that is deformed so as to have a different curvature than the surface of the actual decorating surface 5, thus allowing for the drawing of designs thereon. The control device prepares laser-irradiating data based on the drawing-data, and it controls the laser-irradiating device based on the laser-irradiating data. The laser-irradiating device irradiates the laser L1 focused on the virtual-decorating surface 5a and conducts the laser processing on the actual decorating surface 5, with the focal point of the laser L1 having been shifted from the actual decorating surface 5.
US10112264B2	Method for hydrophobicizing a copper-tin alloy A method of treating a metallic surface comprising a copper alloy, such as phosphor bronze, whereby the metallic surface is ablated by directing a laser beam with a diameter of 200-400 μm produced by a CO2 laser with a pulse frequency of 1200-1800 HZ onto the metallic surface, and a N2 assist gas is concurrently applied with a pressure of 550-650 KPa co-axially with the laser beam to form an ablated metallic surface comprising microgrooves with Cu3N present on a surface of the microgrooves, wherein the ablated metallic surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity than the metallic surface prior to the ablating.
US10112262B2	System and methods for real-time enhancement of build parameters of a component A direct metal laser melting (DMLM) system includes a laser device configured to generate a melt pool in a powder bed based on a build parameter. In addition, the DMLM system includes a confocal optical system directed at the melt pool and configured to receive an optical signal emitted by the melt pool. The DMLM system further includes an optical sensor operatively coupled to the confocal optical system that is configured to receive the optical signal and to generate an electrical signal in response to the optical signal. A computing device is configured to receive the electrical signal from the optical sensor and to generate a control signal in response. The control signal is configured to modify the build parameter of the direct metal laser melting system in real-time to adjust at least one of a melt pool size and a melt pool temperature to achieve a desired physical property of the component.
US10112261B2	Processing nozzle, processing head, and optical machining apparatus A powder convergence improves without varying the flow velocity and powder density of a powder flow. A processing nozzle includes an inner cone including a beam path that passes light from a light source, an outer cone arranged outside the inner cone, a fluid ejection channel formed by a gap between the inner cone and the outer cone, and including an ejection port that opens toward a process surface, and a fluid guide channel having a flow inlet for a fluid. The fluid guide channel guides the fluid toward the fluid ejection channel in a direction away from the beam path.
US10112256B2	SiC wafer producing method An SiC wafer is produced from a single crystal SiC ingot by a method that includes forming a plurality of breakable layers constituting a separation surface in the SiC ingot, each breakable layer including a modified layer and cracks extending from the modified layer along a c-plane, and separating part of the SiC ingot along the separation surface as an interface to thereby produce the SiC wafer. In forming the separation surface, the energy density of a pulsed laser beam is set to an energy density not causing the formation of an upper damage layer above the breakable layer previously formed due to the reflection of the pulsed laser beam from the breakable layer and not causing the formation of a lower damage layer below the breakable layer previously formed due to the transmission of the pulsed laser beam through the breakable layer.
US10112255B2	Plate bonding method and plate assembly The present invention relates to a thin plate bonding method or a thin plate assembly, and more particularly, to a thin plate bonding method which includes coating with a coating material after increasing a surface roughness or increasing a surface roughness through coating with a coating material, and then, conducting diffusion bonding, such that excellent bonding strength is achieved even when the diffusion bonding is performed at low temperature and low pressure, thin plate deformation by thermal stress may be prevented, and high air tightness may be obtained since the coating material fills micro-pores.
US10112251B2	Method and apparatus for providing welding type power A welding-type power supply includes a controller, a preregulator, a preregulator bus, and an output converter. The controller has a preregulator control output and an output converter control output. The preregulator receives a range of inputs voltages as a power input, and receives the preregulator control output as a control input, and provides a preregulator power output signal. The preregulator includes a plurality of stacked boost circuits. The preregulator bus receives the preregulator output signal. The output converter receives the preregulator bus as a power signal and receives the output converter control output as a control input. The output converter provides a welding type power output, and includes at least one stacked inverter circuit.
US10112246B2	Method for finishing hardened gears Method for finishing hardened gears comprising: a first dry removal step of a first stock amount by means of a first cutting tool with defined cutting edges; and a second dry removal step of a second stock amount by means of a second cutting tool with non defined cutting edges.
US10112245B2	Band saw blade A bimetal band saw blade has a cutting edge with a plurality of cutting teeth defining repeating, variable pitch patterns and variable set patterns within pitch patterns. Each relatively heavy set tooth defines a first primary clearance angle, and each unset and relatively light set tooth defines a second primary clearance angle. Each first primary clearance angle is less than or equal to about 20°, each second primary clearance angle is less than or equal to about 25°, and each first primary clearance angle is within the range of about 4° to about 6° less than each second primary clearance angle. Each unset or light set tooth defines a greater gullet area than a respective heavy set tooth and/or a finer pitch than the respective heavy set tooth. Each tooth defines a positive rake angle within the range of about 3° to about 10°.
US10112243B2	Method and apparatus for forming a profile groove in a key blank A method and an apparatus for forming a profile groove in an elongated key blank having a key blade with opposite side surfaces. The profile groove is formed in a surface of the key blank by a punching or a broaching tool with at least one tooth. The punching or broaching tool is forced and guided longitudinally in parallel to the key blank so as to cut out the material of the key blank into the desired profile shape, corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the at least one tooth. At the same time, the opposite side surfaces portions of the key blank are clamped or held firmly between opposite holding surfaces of a fixture, causing a firm abutment and retaining action on the longitudinal side surface portions of the key blank located adjacent to and all along the profile groove being formed.
US10112242B1	Ramping insert having non-positive cutting geometry and ramping tool A double-sided, indexable, non-positive ramping insert has a 180-degree rotational symmetry about each of the first, second and third axes of a three-dimensional Euclidean space. The ramping insert includes two first surfaces and an insert peripheral surface which extends therebetween. The ramping insert includes four cutting portions, each includes a major cutting edge, a wiper edge connected transversely thereto via a corner cutting edge and a ramping edge which extends transversely from the wiper edge in a view parallel to the first axis. Each peripheral surface includes four non-positive ramping relief surfaces, each of which extends from a respective ramping edge towards, and not beyond, a first median plane which is defined by the second and third axes.
US10112241B2	Insert, tool holder, and assembly thereof A technical object of the present disclosure is to provide an insert, which can maintain rigidity thereof regardless of a clearance angle of a clearance surface that forms a circular cutting edge. To this end, the insert according to the present disclosure includes a circular upper surface, a circular lower surface, and a clearance surface portion connecting the upper surface and the lower surface. The clearance surface portion is divided into first and second clearance surfaces along a circumference thereof, by a first wave line that forms a waveform of valleys facing the lower surface and mounts facing the upper surface.
US10112238B2	Holding sleeve of a knife holder A holding sleeve has a sleeve body having multiple clamping slits, and an outlet portion. The clamping slits are defined longitudinally and radially in the outer surface, are arranged at even angular intervals and communicate with the rotary cutting tool hole. Each clamping slit has a first end and a lateral branch. The lateral branch extends laterally from the first end of the clamping slit and communicates with the clamping slit. The outlet portion is formed in the outer end of the sleeve body and communicates with the lateral branches of the clamping slits.
US10112237B2	Device for drying and sintering metal-containing ink on a substrate A device for drying and sintering metal-containing ink on a substrate enables homogeneous irradiation of the substrate, has compact construction, and is simple and economical to produce. Optical infrared radiators have a cylindrical radiator tube and a longitudinal axis, and emit radiation having an IR-B radiation component of at least 30% and an IR-C radiation component of at least 5% of total radiator output power. The radiators are arranged in a module with their longitudinal axes running parallel to each other and transverse to the transport direction. They thereby irradiate on the surface of the substrate an irradiation field, which is divided into a drying zone and a sintering zone arranged downstream of the drying zone in the transport direction. The drying zone is exposed to at least 15% less average irradiation density than the sintering zone along a center axis running in the transport direction.
US10112230B2	Method for making joints between sheet formed members and an apparatus for carrying out said method Method and apparatus for joining superimposed sheet formed material with an intermediate layer of adhesive together by means of gluing in combination with clinching, at which a tool comprising a first and a second co-axial tool parts, co-operate for producing said joint, said first tool part comprising a punch (1) with an impact surface, surrounded by a stripper (2) with an impact surface, said second tool part comprising a die with an impact surface surrounding a die cavity at the bottom of which an anvil with an impact surface is arranged. In a step before making the clinch joint positioning and locking said punch (1) and said stripper (2) of said first tool part relative to each other so that said impact surfaces present a first, common, squeezing surface (6) of the first tool part, having essentially the same size and form as a second, squeezing surface of the second tool part. Then squeezing together the work pieces (9, 10) with the intermediate layer of adhesive over a surface corresponding to said squeezing surfaces in order to laterally displace excessive adhesive out from the corresponding area of the work pieces.
US10112228B2	Bottom expansion station A bottom expansion station is provided. The station provides a blank support, a punch having a central recess configured to punch a blank through the blank support forming a cup, and a pressure exertion medium including a material through which pressure is exerted on a portion the end wall of the cup to increase the area of the end wall. The material is configured to be deformed by the end wall when pressure is exerted through it on the portion of the end wall.
US10112226B2	Drawing and straightening apparatus for metal wire, and corresponding drawing and straightening method Apparatus for drawing and straightening at least a metal wire, comprising a drawing unit of the metal wire along a direction of advance which comprises a first motorized main roll, on part of the periphery of which first idle contrast rolls are disposed, with a smaller diameter than the first main roll. The apparatus also comprises a straightening only unit of the metal wire, independent from the drawing unit, disposed along the direction of advance and upstream of the drawing unit, the straightening only unit comprising a second idle main roll, on part of the periphery of which second idle contrast rolls are disposed, with a diameter smaller than the second main roll.
US10112223B2	Method for cleansing glass substrate and device for performing the method A glass substrate cleansing device includes a transport platform, two spaced air blowing devices located above the transport platform, and a suction device including an air drawing device and a magnetic attraction device, which are mounted on a chassis. The air drawing device includes an air drawing opening arranged between the two air blowing devices. The magnetic attraction device is arranged inside the air drawing opening of the air drawing device. Each of the air blowing devices includes an ultrasonic wave generator mounted therein such that ultrasonic waves emitting from the ultrasonic wave generators are inclined with respect to each other and converge on the glass substrate to be cleansed. The air drawing device includes an impurity storage section in communication with the air drawing opening and an air evacuation device arranged at an end of the impurity storage section that is distant from the air drawing opening.
US10112220B2	High-pressure cleaning appliance A high-pressure cleaning appliance is provided, including a housing having a motor and a pump, driven by the motor, arranged therein, and including at least two rotatably mounted running wheels, a push bar movable back and forth between a parking position and an operating position, and a locking device for releasably locking the push bar, the locking device including an actuating member which is coupled by at least one coupling member to at least one locking member which interacts with the push bar and is movable from a locking position to a release position by actuating the actuating member. So that the high-pressure cleaning appliance can be assembled more cost-effectively and more easily, the locking device includes a prefabricated constructional unit which forms the actuating member, the at least one coupling member and the at least one locking member and is movably mounted on or in the housing.
US10112218B2	Chamber cleaning apparatus and control method thereof The present disclosure relates to a chamber cleaning apparatus and a control method thereof. The chamber cleaning apparatus comprises: a controller for providing control signals, a supplying device, and a cleaning rail provided within the chamber. The supplying device has a first working position and a second working position, the first working position corresponding to a conveyance entrance, and the second working position corresponding to a conveyance outlet; the supplying device comprises at least two scrolls, and cleaning cloth partly on the cleaning rail; the scroll at the first working position is connected to one end of the cleaning cloth, for conveying the cleaning cloth from the conveyance entrance to the cleaning rail, and the scroll at the second working position is connected to the other end of the cleaning cloth, for collecting the cleaning cloth passing through the conveyance outlet.
US10112216B2	Systems, devices and methods for sorting items Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a progressive displacement divider with amplified output for a given input is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.
US10112215B1	Tie plate separator and method thereof A tie plate separator is provided and methods thereof which allow for supplying of a batch of scrap material which needs at least some separation. The separation may occur by a rotating receiver structure having a plurality of holes to allow materials of preselected size to be retained within the receiver but allow other materials to fall through the holes so as to effectively separate at least one of the constituents of the batch of materials.
US10112209B2	Glass drawdown coating system A glass drawdown coating system includes a container defining a glass ribbon path having a first side and a second side. At least one nanoparticle coater is located adjacent the first side and/or the second side of the glass ribbon path.
US10112207B2	Mist generating apparatus A mist generating apparatus is provided for suppressing foreign material from becoming airborne prior to an application of a surface coat or treatment to a substrate. The assembly includes a frame assembly that may include a base mount and an intermediate mount movably coupled to the base mount. The apparatus includes an extension assembly movably coupled to the frame assembly and selectively positioned between a retracted position and an extended position. A manifold is coupled to the extension assembly, and the manifold is in fluid communication with a volatile liquid. The apparatus includes a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the manifold. The spray nozzle is configured for directing a mist of the volatile liquid to a portion of the substrate for at least temporarily suppressing foreign material.
US10112199B2	Centrifuge sample container and closure therefore A closure for attachment to a container body of a sample container for use in a centrifuge includes a top wall, an annular skirt wall depending from the top wall and defining a maximum outer diameter, and a handle extending from the top wall and including a central boss and at least two finger grips extending radially outward from the central boss. A respective free terminal end of each of the finger grips is located so as not to extend beyond the maximum outer diameter.
US10112198B2	Collector architecture layout design The disclosure provides for compositions and methods for the collection of rare cells using an interspersed microstructure design.
US10112180B2	Ceria-zirconia composite oxide, method for producing the same, and catalyst for purifying exhaust gas using the ceria-zirconia composite oxide A ceria-zirconia composite oxide includes at least one of lanthanum, yttrium, and praseodymium. A rate of a total content of the at least one rare earth element to a total content of cerium and zirconium is 0.1 at % to 4.0 at %. A content of the rare earth element present in near-surface regions, which are at a distance of less than 50 nm from surfaces of primary particles of the ceria-zirconia composite oxide, accounts for 90 at % or more of the total content of the rare earth element. An average particle size of the primary particles of the ceria-zirconia composite oxide is 2.2 μm to 4.5 μm. After a predetermined durability test, the intensity ratio I(14/29) of a diffraction line at 2θ=14.5° to a diffraction line at 2θ=29° and the intensity ratio I(28/29) of a diffraction line at 2θ=28.5° to the diffraction line at 2θ=29° respectively satisfy the following conditions: I(14/29)≥0.02, and I(28/29)≤0.08.
US10112179B2	Open-cell materials for use in thermochemical fuel production processes The present invention provides for a structure for use in a thermo chemical fuel production process, said structure having a void phase and a solid phase, wherein the structure has an effective total optical thickness for solar radiation or effective total optical thickness for infrared radiation of from 0.1 to 10, wherein the solid phase has a geometrical specific surface area of more than 2*103 m−1 and wherein the solid phase comprises and preferably consists of a reactive material.
US10112172B2	Egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticle-metal oxide support, preparation method thereof, and use thereof The present invention relates to an egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticles-metal oxide support, a preparation method thereof, and a use thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to an egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticles-metal oxide support, providing an excellent platform in a size of nanometers or micrometers which can support nanoparticles selectively in the porous shell portion by employing a metal oxide support with an average diameter of nanometers or micrometers including a core of nonporous metal oxide and a shell of porous metal oxides, a preparation method thereof, and a use thereof.
US10112171B2	Regenerable system for the removal of sulfur compounds from a gas stream The disclosure relates to copper oxide-based sorbents, and processes for preparing and using them. The sorbents are preferably used to remove one or more sulfur species from gas streams. The sorbents comprise a porous silica support material impregnated with CuO nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are uniformly distributed throughout the porous silica support and sulfur compounds are adsorbed on the nanoparticles.
US10112166B2	Method for capturing and recycling iron catalyst used in the production of haloalkane compounds Disclosed is a method for capturing and recycling iron catalyst used in the production of haloalkane compounds and more particularly, to an improved process for the manufacture of the compound 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa), in which an electromagnetic separation unit (EMSU) is used to facilitate the reaction. When energized, the EMSU functions to remove all iron particles from the reactor effluent; when de-energized, the iron particles captured by the EMSU can be flushed back into the reactor for re-use in the continued production of HCC-240fa. The present invention is also useful in the manufacturing processes for other haloalkane compounds such as HCC-250 and HCC-360.
US10112165B1	Apparatus for generating formaldehyde monomer vapor An apparatus for generating a desired gas is provided. The apparatus includes an effusion tube comprising a first zone and a second zone. The first zone includes walls of micro-porous metal tube, and a closed end. The second zone includes non-porous metal tube, and an open end. The two-zone effusion tube is fixtured inside of a larger cylindrical metal jacket with gas entry and exit ports at opposite ends of the jacket, which allows gas to flow over the exterior of the effusion tube. The effusion tube is configured to contain a matrix comprising media containing a parent compound and an inert media. A heating means for heating the effusion tube, thereby producing a desired gas which exits the open end of the metal jacket.
US10112164B2	Tray deck orifice device and methods of repairing a tray deck The invention is directed to a tray deck for use in a vessel and a method of repairing a damaged tray deck. The method includes coupling at least one tray deck orifice repair device to an upper surface of the damaged tray deck such that void of each of the at least one tray deck repair devices is aligned with each of the plurality of orifices on the tray deck. The at least one tray deck orifice repair device has at least one anti-spin tab extending from an edge thereof, and the at least one tray deck orifice repair device is coupled with a valve.
US10112163B2	Support apparatus for use with mixing vessel This disclosure describes embodiments of a support system that stabilizes the mixing vessel to allow a single individual to complete the mixing process. The support system can utilize one or more support apparatuses, which can engage the mixing vessel. These support apparatuses are also configured to allow the individual to secure the support apparatuses to a surface, such as the ground or a platform, during operation of the mixing device.
US10112162B2	Methods of mixing impeller sensing A method is provided for monitoring a flow behavior of mixed components without requiring additional instrumentation or sampling. The method is carried out by determining ratios of the power required to rotate a mixing impeller at different rotational speeds and then comparing the ratios. Characteristics about the mixed components are determined based on differences between the ratios.
US10112159B2	Bi-directional blender Disclosed a bi-directional blender, comprising a cup and a cap holder rotatably connected with the cup by a threaded flange, wherein the interior of the cup is a cavity in which a first blending blade and a second blending blade are fixedly mounted. In the bi-directional blender of the invention, the cup is internally provided with the first blending blade and the second blending blade, the two sets of blending blades may rotate in opposite directions to form a forward and a reverse crushing structure capable of better crushing all kinds of ingredients, and thus the blender can be used in a juicer and a food processor.
US10112152B2	Proton conducting ceramic membrane A proton conducting ceramic membrane comprising a conducting layer, wherein said conducting layer comprises a mixture of a rare-earth tungstate as herein defined and a mixed metal oxide as herein defined. The invention also relates to a reactor comprising said membrane and the use of said membrane in a dehydrogenation process.
US10112150B2	Porous graphene based composite membranes for nanofiltration, desalination, and pervaporation Membranes of the present disclosure possess very thin barrier layers, with high selectivity, high throughput, low fouling, and are long lasting. The membranes include graphene and/or graphene oxide barrier layers on a nanofibrous supporting scaffold. Methods for forming these membranes, as well as uses thereof, are also provided. In embodiments, an article of the present disclosure includes a nanofibrous scaffold; at least a first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof on at least a portion of a surface of the nanofibrous scaffold; an additive such as crosslinking agents and/or particles on an outer surface of the at least first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof.
US10112147B2	Water collection header, membrane module unit, and water treatment method Provided is a water collection header (5) for collecting and extracting filtrate from a plurality of membrane modules (4), comprising: a plurality of cylinder portions (6) each including a cylinder body (61) formed in a cylindrical shape in which at least one end portion is opened and formed such that the end portions are sequentially connected to each other in a water-tight state, wherein at least one cylinder portion (6) of the plurality of cylinder portions (6) includes a connection portion (62) connected to the membrane module (4) so that the filtrate flows from the membrane module (4), and wherein at least one cylinder portion (6) of the plurality of cylinder portions (6) includes a water intake portion (63) capable of discharging the filtrate inside the cylinder body (61) to the outside, which is easily assembled.
US10112146B2	Carbon dioxide capture system A carbon dioxide capture system according to an embodiment includes an absorber, a stripper, and a heater. The absorber includes a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit. The first cleaning unit uses first cleaning liquid to clean combustion exhaust gas discharged from a carbon dioxide capturer and captures amine flowing together with the combustion exhaust gas. The second cleaning unit uses second cleaning liquid to clean the combustion exhaust gas discharged from the first cleaning unit and captures amine flowing together with the combustion exhaust gas. The heater heats the first cleaning liquid to a temperature higher than the temperature of an upper portion of the carbon dioxide capturer and of the second cleaning liquid.
US10112142B2	Method of enhancing removal of gaseous contaminants from a feedstream in a treatment chamber having liquid medium Contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds and hydrogen sulfide, may be removed from a gaseous feedstream by introducing the gaseous feedstream into a treatment chamber containing a liquid medium comprising a hydrogen sulfide or mercaptan scavenger or a blend comprising (i) an absorbent and (ii) a glycol ether and/or C6-C18 alcohol, wherein the glycol ether and/or alcohol enhances the solubility of the contaminant in the absorbent.
US10112140B2	Modular cleaner for airborne dust with detachable bin A modular portable dusty air cleaner comprises a removable bin, a dirty gas distributor, an aperture plate, a plurality of tubular filters, a roof, a clean-gas chamber, a dust collection chamber, and a pulse-jet assembly. The dirty gas distributor is positioned to distribute dirty gas into the dust collection chamber from a periphery of the plurality of filters. The aperture plate forms at least a partial ceiling for the bin. The plurality of tubular filters hangs into the bin from the apertures of the plate, one filter per aperture. The roof is positioned above the aperture plate. The clean-gas chamber is defined between the plate and the roof. The pulse-jet assembly is positioned at least partly in the clean-gas chamber. The pulse-jet assembly includes a plurality of nozzles for pulsing jets of gas down the plurality of filters, one nozzle per filter to dislodge accumulated dust into the bottom of the dust collection chamber.
US10112139B2	Air filter monitoring tab An apparatus and method for monitoring reduced fluid flow through a filter. A filter, more particularly a fluid flow filter or an air filter when contaminated can suffer from a reduced fluid flow, which will often deform to match the fluid flow or more particularly in the case of an air filter—the air flow.
US10112136B2	Fluid lubricant and material shavings recapture system for a cutting operation A system for collecting shaving remnants and excess lubrication fluids emanating from a mechanical cutting machine, comprising a catch basin, drain filter, quick connection couplings, fluid reservoir, and pump system for reticulating captured lubricating fluid. The catch basin securely fastens to a cutting machine, while the removable backsplash is deployed at an upstanding angle relative to the catch basin in order to capture superfluous materials liberated from a pipe threading, reaming or cutting tool work piece. The backsplash doubles as a sealable lid capable of retaining the contents of the catch basin eliminating unwanted spillage and allowing for safe transport. The fluid is filtered and collected within the fluid reservoir, whereafter a pump draws the oil through a second filter element to reuse the lubricating fluid in the tool operation to create a closed loop system. Quick connect fittings compartmentalize the system to prevent leaks during maintenance or service.
US10112132B2	Oil additive and oil filter An oil additive includes a hydrotalcite-like compound, and a radical trapping agent having a melting point of 130° C. or higher.
US10112129B2	Mesh filter A filter unit connecting a gate connection part to an outer cylinder includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs formed at regular intervals orthogonally to an X axis and parallel to a Y axis when a virtual plane orthogonal to a central axis of the gate connection part is assumed to be an X-Y plane. A plurality of transverse ribs is formed at regular intervals orthogonally to the longitudinal ribs and parallel to the X axis, and a plurality of rectangular openings is formed between the longitudinal ribs and the transverse ribs. By injecting molten resin into a cavity from a gate opened toward a cavity portion forming the gate connection part, the gate connection part, the outer cylinder, and the filter unit are formed integrally, the rib widths of the longitudinal ribs and the transverse ribs are made constant, and the shapes of the plurality of openings are made identical.
US10112128B2	Apparatus for securing underdrain filter block An underdrain filter block for use in draining and backwashing a filtering media in a filter bed including a top wall, a pair of side walls extending from the top wall, a bottom wall extending between the pair of side walls, and a transverse wall extending from one of the pair of side walls to the other of the pair of side walls. The top wall, the pair of side walls, and the bottom wall define an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a grout chamber positioned between the bottom wall and the transverse wall and at least one of the bottom wall and said side walls contains an opening.
US10112126B2	Extrusion system and method for separating soil from water An extrusion system for separating soil entrained in wash water, e.g. from harvesting tuberous produce, includes a settling tank configured to receive a flow of soiled water, to allow soil to settle by gravity, and to allow clarified water collection at the top. A diffuser suspended within the tank converts the flow of soiled water into multiple transverse flows to avoid churning the settled soil. A sensor detects the level of settled soil reaching a predetermined setpoint, and in response the system actuates an auger and opens a pinch valve to force concentrated soil from the bottom of the settling tank.
US10112125B2	Treatment method for used ion exchange resin A treatment method for a used ion exchange resin, includes: bringing a used ion exchange resin into contact with a reaction solution, the used ion exchange resin having an ion exchange group with at least a radionuclide or a heavy metal element adsorbed thereon, and the reaction solution containing an iron compound, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone; separating at least a part of the reaction solution in contact with the used ion exchange resin from the used ion exchange resin; and decomposing an organic component contained in the reaction solution separated from the used ion exchange resin.
US10112123B2	Fractionator for separating solubilized rubber from a co-solvent based miscella and related processes Provided herein is a fractionator and related process for separating solubilized rubber from a co-solvent based miscella.
US10112120B2	Modular toy play sets Toy play systems are disclosed. A toy play system may include a first toy play set having a first base. The first base may include opposed upper and lower sides, the upper side may include at least one play feature and the lower side may include a plurality of protrusions. The toy play system may further include a base connector which may have at least two coupling structures. At least a first coupling structure of the at least two coupling structures may frictionally engage a protrusion of the plurality of protrusions. At least a second coupling structure of the at least two coupling structures may frictionally engage a second toy play set.
US10112117B2	Storage medium, information-processing device, information-processing system, and information-processing method for controlling movement of game characters Movement amount identifying unit 111 of exemplary game device 1 identifies, for each of characters, a movement amount, based on which a character is moved on a map, the movement amount being randomly determined. Movement processing unit 112 moves, for each of the characters, a character on the map based on a movement amount determined for the character. Mini-game executing unit 113 executes a mini-game on detecting that a first character included in the characters has reached a predetermined first cell on the map. When doing so, mini-game executing unit 113 starts the mini-game, the first character joining the mini-game from the start of the mini-game, and causes a second character included in the characters to join the mini-game subsequent to the first character with a delay, the second character having failed to reach the first cell as of the start of the mini-game.
US10112115B2	Gamecasting techniques One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for broadcasting composited game content. The technique includes executing an application program to generate a first video frame of game content, and causing the first video frame to be displayed on a primary display device. The technique further includes compositing at least one graphical user interface (GUI) element with the first video frame to generate a composited frame. The technique further includes causing the composited frame to be displayed on an external display device by transmitting the composited frame to the external display device via a local display interface.
US10112111B2	Spectator view perspectives in VR environments A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided for generating views of a virtual reality environment for a spectator. One example method includes enabling a spectator to view into a virtual reality environment, and control what specific content within the environment the spectator wishes to see. By allowing the spectator to move closer or further away from specific content, the spectators movement toward or away will cause an automatic scaling of content within the virtual-reality content being generated by an HMD player, that is sharing the content with the spectator. Other features include allowing a spectator to adjust the viewing angle of the content. The viewing angle of the content can be moved by allowing the spectator to reach into the content or control the content scene, and then position the content in the viewing angle that is most comfortable to the position of the spectator.
US10112108B2	Content-related information display system Systems, methods, and media for displaying content are provided. According to a content-related information display system, a first memory stores content. A first processor outputs a drawing command for displaying the content on a first display, and generates progress status information which is related to a progress status of the content. A second memory stores content-related information which is related to the content. A second processor specifies the content-related information to be displayed on a second display. The content-related information is specified according to the progress status information generated by the first processor. More detailed information is displayed on the second display than on the first display.
US10112107B2	Identification apparatus An identification apparatus includes: a sensor face in which a plurality of sensor electrodes and a ground portion are provided on one and the same plane; wherein: a conductive portion or conductive portions formed in an identification object are configured so that when the identification object is placed on the sensor face, the conductive portion or the conductive portions can electrically connect a corresponding one or corresponding ones of the sensor electrodes with the ground portion; and a change of electrostatic capacitance occurring when the corresponding sensor electrode or electrodes are electrically connected with the ground portion is detected so that an ID of the identification object can be identified. Thus, it is possible to provide an identification apparatus which can be manufactured inexpensively without using expensive devices such as RFIDs and which is improved in terms of the degree of freedom for design.
US10112102B2	System for energy on-site collection and measurement feedback The invention relates to a system for energy on-site collection and measurement feedback, which comprises fitness apparatuses capable of producing mechanical energy, generators, power meters and energy storage accumulators, wherein the fitness apparatuses are provided with moving parts for exercise which are connected with the generators and drive the generators to generate power; the generators are connected with the accumulators through the power meters for measuring the generating capacity; and each power meter comprises a bank card reader which has function of reading and updating data. The power meters can count and display energy produced by the excise of each person each time and a data processing host can summarize energy values produced by different apparatuses on the same site, so that exercisers are promoted to increase interest in exercise and take exercise regularly.
US10112101B2	Information-presentation structure with impact-sensitive color change and sound generation A variable-color region (106) of an information-presentation structure extends to an exposed surface (102) at a surface zone (112) and normally appears along it as a principal color. An impact-dependent portion (138) of the variable-color region responds to an object (104) impacting the zone at an object-contact area (116) by temporarily appearing along a print area (118) of the zone as generic changed color materially different from the principal color. The print area closely matches the object-contact area in size, shape, and location. Sound-generating apparatus (602 or 702) selectively generates a specified audible sound in response to the object impacting the object-contact area so as to meet the threshold impact criteria. The specified sound is separate from any audible sound originating at the object-contact area due physically to the impact.
US10112099B2	Putting training apparatus A putting training apparatus is a putting training aid for teaching the accuracy of aim when putting in the game of golf. A rectangularly shaped elongated planar member, which has a flat top surface with markings that guide the user to hit the ball with a putter along a straight trajectory and into a putting cup in the elongated planar member at the opposite end from the putting end. An attachable guide having a marker attaches to the putter that the user attempts to keep placed above an offset straight line helping the stroke to move along the straight path.
US10112095B2	Sports training device A sports training device has a circular main housing having opposed top and bottom surfaces each having a plurality of bosses formed thereon, a channel formed within an intermediate housing section of the main housing and extending therethrough, and a fastening mechanism seated within the channel and secured to the main housing by a fastener. The fastener mechanism can include a first fastener part and a separate and independent second fastener part that can be coupled together. The training device also includes a cord element having a first end portion mounted between the first fastener part and the second fastener part and being mechanically retained therebetween, wherein the cord element extends outwardly from the channel.
US10112093B2	Batting stance training mat The present invention provides a batting stance training mat for teaching a proper batting stance. The batting stance training mat comprises a center panel, a first lateral panel, a second lateral panel, and an end panel. The center panel includes a home plate indicia that designates home plate. The first lateral panel and the second lateral panel each contain a plurality of indicia that designate foot placement of a user relative to the home plate indicia on the center panel. The end panel includes an indicia that designates foot placement of a second user relative to the home plate indicia. A plurality of fasteners are located on an outer perimeter of the device. In an alternative embodiment, each lateral panel contains three indicia, wherein each indicia on the lateral panels and the indicia on the end panel are pairs of shoe prints.
US10112091B2	Removable, rotatable grip element for a ball bat or other sporting-good implement A sleeve or grip for use on a ball bat or other sporting-good implement includes a low-friction inner surface and a longitudinal slit that facilitates its positioning on, and removal from, a handle of the implement. The grip is rotatable about the handle so that a user's hand may move into an optimal position during a swing. The grip may be readily removable from the implement so that, after a swing, it stays with the user, as opposed to remaining on the implement.
US10112090B2	Hockey blade with wrapped core A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a core edge. A first layer of resin preimpregnated tape is wrapped continuously around the first core face, the core edge and the second core face. A thread is placed along the first layer of preimpregnated tape. A second layer of resin preimpregnated tape wrapped continuously around the first layer of resin preimpregnated tape.
US10112088B1	Golf flag marker A marker for a golf flag having a hub constructed of a flexible, resilient material with a central opening dimensioned to receive and resiliently grip the golf flag. The hub also has an axially extending through slot so that the diameter of the opening can be varied by flexing the hub. A plurality of elongated spokes each have an inner end attached to the hub and an outer end spaced radially outwardly from the hub. A ring is attached to the outer end of the spokes and this ring has a through slot aligned with the hub through slot so that widening of both through slots by flexing the ring simultaneously enlarges the central opening of the hub.
US10112085B2	Golf club head with repositionable weight A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight.
US10112082B2	Ball with increased flexure An object, such as a soccer ball, is provided with perforated, interior panels disposed between an interior inflatable bladder and an outer covering which is stitched together from a plurality of individual panels. The stitching process produces raised portions surrounding the interior sides of the outer covering. These raised portions define recesses into which the perforated interior panels are disposed. The recess-filling panels overlie the ridges which are hard and whose hardness is counteracted by these preferably perforated panels. This provides a smooth surface against which the inflatable bladder rests. Additional flexure is also provided by perforating one or more of the layers in the outer covering.
US10112080B2	Golf balls having foam center and thermoset outer core layer with hardness gradients Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is preferably less than the density of the outer core layer. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.
US10112079B2	Flippers, boots, systems including same, and methods of using same A first flipper has a base, a deformable fin connected to the base, and a first spreader that imposes a first force on the fin that causes the fin to spread in response to relative movement between the first spreader and the fin caused by a first longitudinal deflection of the fin relative to the base. A second flipper has a fin and a foot coupling portion connectable to a foot holding portion of a boot to couple a foot in the foot holding portion to the flipper. A first system includes the flipper and the boot. Methods of using the flippers, the boot, and the system are also disclosed.
US10112078B1	Step assembly with fall arrest capability including removable step Disclosed is a step assembly with fall arrest capability for use in climbing a utility structure, including a removable step unit. The step assembly comprises the step unit including two leg members, a leg holder including two cylinders, and an expansion anchor including multiple fins. The combination of the leg holder and the expansion anchor is configured to be secured with the utility structure based on bending the fins at the shoulder sections to have the fins opened inside the utility structure while the leg holder is in contact with and outside the utility structure. The step unit can be detachably attached to the secured combination by inserting the two leg members through the two cylinders of the leg holder, respectively.
US10112070B2	Balance training device for young children A balance training device for young children is revealed. The balance training device includes a footplate, at least one support disposed on a bottom surface of the footplate and at least one base connected to the support. The footplate, the support and the base are combined in different ways to form various playing modes including a see-saw mode, a ramp mode, a balance beam mode, etc. Thus the balance training device not only attracts young children to play but also improves their balance and trains their leg muscles in the play.
US10112069B2	Core muscle therapy apparatus A core muscle therapy apparatus is presented. The apparatus is designed to work the muscles comprising the core of a user by allowing the user's own body weight to resist the force of gravity in up to a 360 degree environment. The core muscle therapy apparatus has a base, a cage assembly, and a seat assembly.
US10112062B2	Auto brake hand descent control device A descent control device to facilitate rapid descent and abseil (rappelling) maneuvers, including a body, a handle integrally affixed to the body to define a longitudinal axis for the device, an attachment lug disposed on the body, and a combination of through holes through the body through which a safety line is threadably inserted in a specific pattern, and shallow channels between the through holes, thereby giving rise to configurations that allow the safety line to payout freely through the descent device, to be locked in relation to the descent device, or to payout in a controlled pace, all configurations depending on the orientation of the longitudinal axis of the device to the anchored upper portion of the safety line.
US10112056B2	Optimising current direction and intensity of transcranial magnetic stimulation A method of optimizing transcranial magnetic stimulation is described. An electrical signal is applied to a coil to generate one or more magnetic field pulses for transcranial magnetic stimulation of a target cortical region of a patient. The transcranial magnetic stimulation has stimulation parameters including orientation of the coil relative to the patient and intensity of the magnetic stimulation. At least the orientation of the coil relative to the patient is varied. At different orientations of the coil relative to the patient, neuron activation at the target cortical region is determined by monitoring changes in blood flow and/or blood oxygenation, e.g. using near infra-red spectroscopy. Based on information obtained during the monitoring, one or more optimal coil orientations for the transcranial magnetic stimulation are determined. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
US10112054B2	Defibrillator Several defibrillators, defibrillator architectures, defibrillator components and methods of operating defibrillators are described. In one aspect, a defibrillator (as for example an automated external defibrillator) that can be powered by a mobile communication device such as a smart cellular phone or a tablet computer is described. Utilizing a phone (or other mobile communication device) as the power supply for an external defibrillator allows the external defibrillator to be smaller and, in some circumstance, removes the need for a battery that stores sufficient energy for shock delivery—which would need to be checked and/or replaced on a regular basis. Additionally, when desired, certain control functionality, computation, data processing, and user instructions can be handled/presented by the mobile communications device thereby further simplifying the defibrillator design and improving the user experience. This architecture takes advantage of the nearly ubiquitous availability of smart phones, tablet computers and other mobile communication devices.
US10112053B2	Implantable medical devices with header structures including conductive paths that facilitate the interconnection of feedthrough conductors to electrical connectors Implantable medical devices include header structures with conductive paths from the feedthrough conductors that may be located on one side of the device to electrical connectors that may be located on an opposite side of the device. The conductive paths may include conductive interconnect pins and lead frame conductors. The conductive interconnect pins may be located in holes present in a header body where the conductive interconnect pins are attached to the feedthrough conductors on one end and are attached to the lead frame conductors on the opposite end. The lead frame conductors then extend to the corresponding electrical connectors. The header body may provide cavities on each side to allow for the insertion of stack assemblies that include the electrical connectors and lead frame conductors.
US10112050B2	Electrode selection for sub-threshold modulation therapy A neuromodulation system and method of providing sub-threshold therapy to a patient. An anodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy and a cathodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy are determined for a plurality of electrode sets. A ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold is calculated for each of the electrode sets. An effective electrode set is selected based on the ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold.
US10112046B1	Bionic cochlea having piezoelectric nanowires of an internal membrane A bionic cochlea includes a fluid filled vessel having a flexible window disposed in one or its walls. The flexible window flexes when exposed to an acoustic pulse to produce an acoustic pressure pulse in the fluid inside the vessel. A plurality of piezoelectric nanowires is disposed on a flexible membrane disposed within the fluid filled vessel. The nanowires vibrate in response to at least one predetermined wavelength in the acoustic pressure pulse and produce electrical signals. Electrical wires in communication with the nanowires receive the electrical signals and pass these signals through the walls of the vessel to the mammalian auditory nerve.
US10112045B2	Implantable medical device fixation An assembly includes an implantable medical device (IMD) including a conductive housing, and a fixation element assembly attached to the IMD. The fixation element assembly includes a set of active fixation tines and an insulator to electrically isolate the set of active fixation tines from the conductive housing of the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the implantable medical device to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the implantable medical device to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
US10112042B2	Apparatus and methods for tissue anchoring of medical devices An apparatus for tissue anchoring of a medical device includes a retention member and an elastic member secured between ends of the retention member. The retention member, being transformable along a longitudinal axis of the apparatus, is held by a spring bias of the elastic member in a first, gripping state; and, when opposing forces compress the elastic member, the retention member is transformed to a second, open state. In the first state, a lumen defined by a sidewall of the retention member has a diameter to forms a interference fit around a body of the device, and the ends of the retention member are spaced apart by a first distance; in the second state, the ends are spaced closer together than in the first state, and the diameter of the lumen is enlarged to allow movement of the apparatus along a length of the device body.
US10112041B2	Implantable connector cleaning system A system for cleaning mating parts of an implantable connector includes an implantable connector and a cleaning structure. The implantable connector includes first and second detachable mating parts configured: to be implantable in living tissue; to terminate at least a first segment of a cable; and to have with first and second interfacing surfaces, respectively. The clean structure includes: a cleaning structure configured to clean the first and second interfacing surfaces as the first and second mating parts are being engaged.
US10112039B2	Closed male luer connector A fluid flow connector including a housing assembly, having a first end and a second end arranged along a common longitudinal axis, and a resilient fluid flow conduit member having a forward end, disposed alongside the first end of the housing assembly, formed with a selectably closable slit and with at least one side opening. The resilient fluid flow conduit member is positioned in a closed position wherein the slit is closed but the at least one side opening is open and in an open position, allowing the slit to open and leaving the at least one side opening open, whereby when the resilient fluid flow conduit member is in the open position, the selectably closable slit and the at least one side opening each provide a fluid flow pathway between an interior of the resilient fluid flow conduit member and the first end of the housing assembly.
US10112034B2	Adjustable-length drug delivery balloon A drug or agent coated balloon having a length which is adjustable in vivo is described herein. The balloon is configured to be coated or coatable with one or more drugs where the coating may be applied prior to advancement into a patient body or prior to balloon expansion within the patient body. The length of the expandable portion of the balloon is adjustable to approximate a length of the tissue region to be treated. Moreover, the drug-coated balloon may be used alone or it may be utilized to deploy luminal prostheses having one or more linked or otherwise coupled segments.
US10112032B2	Medical timing device and method having single action triggering for activation and lock conditions A medical timing device and method have, in an embodiment, a timer configured to be activated so as to indicate the in-use time of a medical article. The medical timing device is configured to have a lock condition and a timer activation condition. In an embodiment, the medical timing device is operable to cause both the lock condition and the activation condition to occur in response to a single action.
US10112029B2	Bone conduction apparatus and multi-sensory brain integration method The present disclosure provides a therapeutic method applicable to learning, attention, cognitive and developmental disorders. This method combines auditory, visual and vestibular stimuli into a systematic method which can be customized to address individual learning, attention and processing disorders. This method may be wirelessly implemented in a group setting. A device for providing vestibular and somatosensory stimulation through bone conduction of sound waves to skeletal bones is provided in the form of a pad that is applied to or wrapped around the individual in treatment, which is comfortable in use and may contain particulate filler material capable of providing bone conduction stimulation adjacent to the location of a bone conduction transducer and expand the sound conduction site over a larger area.
US10112027B2	Apparatus for supplying respiratory gas and a method for controlling the apparatus An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas includes a conveyor device for conveying the respiratory gas, a conduit for feeding the respiratory gas to a person, and a humidification device for humidifying the respiratory gas. A sensor device is configured to generate a signal indicative of the respiratory gas humidity and a control device is configured to control the humidification device with regard to the signal A method of supplying a respiratory gas to a patient, in which the respiratory gas is introduced by means of a conveyor device into the conduit leading to the patient and is humidified, includes operating the conveyor device so that a respiratory gas pressure which is above ambient pressure is provided in the conduit, and adjusting the humidity on the basis of signals indicative of the relative and/or absolute humidity of the respiratory gas generated by the sensor device.
US10112026B2	Respiratory mask Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
US10112021B2	Intranasal administration Intranasal administration of proteins, such as insulin and insulin analogues, in particular immunogenic proteins to the upper posterior region of a nasal cavity of a subject, and in particular the olfactory bulb region.
US10112020B2	Airflow adaptor for a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler An airflow adaptor for a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler. The airflow adaptor includes a conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end allows fluid communication from a deagglomerator outlet port to the distal end of the conduit, and wherein the airflow adaptor further includes provisions for allowing air to flow from a proximal end of the adaptor to a distal end of the adaptor independently of the airflow in the conduit when a breath induced low pressure is applied to the distal end of the airflow adaptor.
US10112017B2	Pen type drug injection device with low friction dose encoder mechanism on thread A drug delivery device comprises a body component located concentrically within a sleeve, wherein the body component comprises body component thread features and the sleeve comprises sleeve thread features that engage with the body component thread features such that the body component is caused to rotate within the sleeve as the body component and the sleeve component move axially with respect to one another by force of an engaging face of the sleeve thread features against an engaging face of the body component thread features causing sliding of the engaging face of the sleeve thread features over the engaging face of the body component thread features. One of the body component and the sleeve constitutes a first part and the other of the body component and the sleeve constitutes a second part. A conductive track pattern is formed on the thread features of the first part and plural contacts are formed on the second part such as to contact the conductive track pattern as the body component rotates within the sleeve.
US10112014B2	Syringe assembly having a flexible or a slidable flange A syringe assembly having a flexible and/or slidable flange is provided, wherein in a pre-use or packaged state, the flange is positioned substantially parallel to a barrel of the syringe assembly resulting in the syringe assembly having a smaller packaging footprint. The smaller packaging footprint allows for a reduced storage space of the syringe assembly. Upon removal from a packaging and/or the storage space, the flange can be slid and locked into place such that the flange extends in a perpendicular direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the barrel of the syringe assembly to allow for a traditional operation of the syringe assembly.
US10112011B2	Time averaged basal rate optimizer Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, a controller module, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Integration may be manual, semi-automated and/or fully automated.
US10112010B2	Infusion injection system An infusion injection system wherein, when injecting a drug solution into a patient using an infusion set and an automatic infusion device, the automatic infusion device confirms various pieces of information regarding the infusion set in order to provide safe infusion for the patient, and to allow the user to assess the infusion information and manage a proper disposal procedure, whereinwhether an infusion set is properly mounted is judged and if the judgment is positive, information stored in an IC tag attached to a drip tube 15 is read out by an IC tag reader unit 59 in an automatic infusion device 7, and information matching is verified between the read-out information and the information set beforehand for the automatic infusion device 7, and wherein control operations are performed only when the verification is a match.
US10112006B2	Needle shielding assemblies and infusion devices for use therewith A needle assembly includes a needle and a needle shield device. The needle shield device includes an inner shield connectable to at least one a base and a fluid connector connectable to the base, and an outer shield fixedly connected to the opposing end the needle and displaceable relative to the inner shield between a first position, in which the sharpened end of the needle is exposed outside the inner shield, and a second position, in which the sharpened end of the needle is shielded by the inner shield. Interaction between portions of the inner and outer shields during or after proximal displacement of the outer shield from the first position to the second position automatically releases or permits release of the inner shield from connection to the at least one of the base and the fluid connector.
US10112002B2	System for blood separation with replacement fluid apparatus and method A method is provided in a centrifugal blood processing system for adding replacement fluid without a dedicated peristaltic pump to blood components being returned to the donor. A disposable blood processing set for use in the method comprises a hermetically sealed set of blood bags, connecting tubes, needles or connectors, and supporting structures with a replacement fluid line coupled directly to a return reservoir without contact with an intervening pump.
US10112001B2	Method and composition for removing uremic toxins in dialysis processes A dialysis system comprising: a sorbent cartridge including a zirconium phosphate layer followed by at least one of a urease layer, a zirconium oxide layer, or a carbon layer; a pump in fluid communication sorbent cartridge; and a control unit in operable communication with the pump, wherein the control unit is programmed to cause the pump to pump a dialysis fluid to flow (i) in a first direction through the sorbent cartridge, wherein the zirconium phosphate layer is contacted by the dialysis fluid before the at least one of the urease layer, zirconium oxide layer or carbon layer and (ii) in a second direction through the sorbent cartridge wherein the at least one of the urease layer, zirconium oxide layer or carbon layer is contacted by the dialysis fluid before the zirconium phosphate layer.
US10111992B2	Apparatus and method for determining the liquid level of salvaged blood in a blood collection reservoir of an autologous blood transfusion system Disclosed is an apparatus and method for determining the liquid level of salvaged blood in a blood collection reservoir (11) of an autologous blood transfusion system (20), comprising sensing means (10, 12) for periodically sensing the liquid level of the salvaged blood in said blood collection reservoir (11) and outputting corresponding signals, and determining means (2) for determining the liquid level of the salvaged blood in said blood collection reservoir (11) based on said output signal of said sensing means. The sensing means comprises a plurality of light emitters (12) disposed on a first side of said blood collection reservoir (11) at different height levels (L1-L9) for emitting light and a plurality of light receivers (10) disposed at said different height levels (L1-L9) on a second side of said blood collection reservoir (11) opposite to said first side for sensing light emitted by said light emitters (12) and transmitted through said blood collection reservoir (11). Parameters of the optical set-up used for detection and signal analysis may be adjusted individually and dynamically so that disturbing effects caused e.g. by absorptive films on the inner surface of the blood collection reservoir (11) may be identified and prevented to thereby enhance the reliability of signal detection and analysis.
US10111991B2	Negative pressure wound therapy device A wound therapy device and a kit for same with a housing material, a gasket disposed around at least a portion of the housing material, a non-woven absorption material, and a port. The gasket is sized and configured such that at least a first portion of the gasket will be adhered to a second portion of the gasket upon a folding of the housing material. A method of using a wound therapy device.
US10111983B2	Collagen matrix Methods for making a biodegradable collagen matrix having increased osteoinductivity and a biodegradable collagen matrix prepared by these methods are provided. In various embodiments, the methods include providing an acidic collagen slurry and mixing it with at least one water soluble and/or hydrophilic bioactive agent under conditions sufficient to cause the collagen slurry to self-assemble into macroscopic collagen fibers and cause the at least one bioactive agent to form a collagen matrix containing the bioactive agent. Conditions sufficient to cause the collagen slurry to self-assembly include raising the pH of the slurry to from about 5 to about a pH of 9 and/or adding bone powder, calcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, DBM or a mixture thereof to the acidic collagen slurry in order to raise the pH from about 5 to about 9.
US10111980B2	Dry composition comprising an extrusion enhancer Disclosed is a dry composition comprising one or more polyols, which upon addition of an aqueous medium forms a substantially homogenous paste suitable for use in haemostasis procedures. The paste reconstitutes spontaneously upon addition of the liquid; hence no mechanical mixing is required for said paste to form. The composition may further comprise an extrusion enhancer, such as albumin. Also disclosed are methods of preparing said dry composition, a paste obtained from said dry composition and uses of said dry composition or paste for medical and surgical purposes.
US10111979B2	Wound dressings, methods and apparatus for making same and storage and use thereof Provided is a wound dressing prepared from whole blood that is clotted ex vivo to form a sheet of clotted blood that is applied onto the skin over a sight of skin injury.
US10111974B1	Method and apparatus for on-site microbial remediation and sanitization of household items A system and method for on-site remediation and sanitization of household items preferably uses a HEPA vacuum to remove surface microbials from the item being remediated. The item is then placed into a sealable plastic vacuum bag having a connection port that allows a vacuum to remove air from the bag, collapsing the bag over the item (which has first been braced to the extent necessary to prevent damage to the item). Once the air has been extracted from the vacuum bag air is introduced into the bag, preferably by using a blower, whereby a fogger can be used to introduce a remediating fog into the bag with the remediating fog surrounding the item. Next, the vacuum is used to again collapse the bag around the item, thereby infusing the remediating fog into the item. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the steps of inflating, fogging, and collapsing may be repeated one or more times to thoroughly infuse the remediating solution into the item, after which the item is removed from the vacuum bag.
US10111971B2	Magnetic nanoparticles A magnetic nanoparticle includes a magnetic core and a superparamagnetic outer shell, in which the outer shell enhances magnetic properties of the nanoparticle. The enhanced magnetic properties of the magnetic nanoparticle allow for highly sensitive detection as well as diminished non-specific aggregation of nanoparticles.
US10111969B2	uPAR targeting peptide for use in peroperative optical imaging of invasive cancer There is provided a novel conjugate that binds to the cell surface receptor uPA (uPAR). The conjugate is based on a fluorescence-labeled peptide useful as a diagnostic probe to the surfaces of cells expressing uPAR. The conjugate is capable of carrying a suitable detectable and imageable label that will allow qualitative detection and also quantitation of uPAR levels in vitro and in vivo. This renders the surgical resection of tumors more optimal.
US10111966B2	Methods for the depletion of CD117+ cells The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the depletion of CD117+ cells and for the treatment of various hematopoietic diseases, metabolic disorders, cancers, and autoimmune diseases, among others. Described herein are antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, ligands, and conjugates thereof that can be applied to effect the treatment of these conditions, for instance, by depleting a population of CD117+ cells in a patient, such as a human. The compositions and methods described herein can be used to treat a disorder directly, for instance, by depleting a population of CD117+ cancer cells or autoimmune cells. The compositions and methods described herein can also be used to prepare a patient for hematopoietic stem cell transplant therapy and to improve the engraftment of hematopoietic stem cell transplants by selectively depleting endogenous hematopoietic stem cells prior to the transplant procedure.
US10111964B2	Compounds and compositions for the treatment of ocular disorders The disclosure describes prodrugs and derivatives of prostaglandins, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists and other drugs, as well as controlled delivery formulations containing such prodrugs and derivatives, for the treatment of ocular disorders.
US10111963B2	Nanoparticle drug conjugates Described herein are nanoparticle drug conjugates (NDCs), which, in certain embodiments, comprise a non-toxic, multi-modality, clinically proven silica-based nanoparticle platform with covalently attached drug molecules/moieties. The nanoparticle drug conjugates (NDCs) demonstrate imaging capability and targeting ligands which efficiently clear through the kidneys. Furthermore, the conjugates incorporate therapeutic agents for cancer detection, prevention, and/or treatment.
US10111961B2	Self-associating microparticles and nanoparticles consisting of proteins Microparticles and nanoparticles of hydrophobized proteins and an alpha-cyclodextrin, obtained by auto-association in an aqueous medium, the hydrophobized protein being obtained by grafting of alkyl chains coming from fatty acids, by an acylation reaction. These microparticles and nanoparticles constitute systems used for encapsulation of active substances of interest, in particular in the pharmaceutical field, and the vectorization thereof for therapeutic purposes.
US10111955B2	PEG derivative Provided is a new therapeutic agent for a malignant tumor, which is highly safe, sustains an antitumor effect, and can improve the means for administration and the number of times of administration. Disclosed is a compound of Formula (1), or a salt thereof: C[CH2O(CH2CH2O)mCH2CO—R1—R2]4 (1) wherein R1 represents a single bond, —N(R3)(CH2)n1CO—, or —N(R4)(CH2)n2N (R5)CO(CH2)n3CO—; R2 represents a group of Formula (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f): m represents a number of from 10 to 1,000; and an arrow represents a bonding site.
US10111954B2	Combination therapy for inducing immune response to disease The present invention concerns combinations of two or more agents for inducing an immune response to cancer or infectious disease. Agents may include leukocyte redirecting complexes, antibody-drug conjugates, interferons (preferably interferon-α), and/or checkpoint inhibitor antibodies. The leukocyte redirecting complexes have at least one binding site for a leukocyte antigen and at least one binding site for an antigen on a diseased cell or pathogen. Preferably, the complex is a DNL™ complex. More preferably, the complex comprises a bispecific antibody (bsAb). Most preferably, the bsAb is an anti-CD3× anti-CD19 bispecific antibody, although antibodies against other leukocyte antigens and/or disease-associated antigens may be used. The complex is capable of targeting effector T cells, NK cells, monocytes or neutrophils to induce leukocyte-mediated cytotoxicity of cells associated with cancer or infectious disease. The cytotoxic immune response is enhanced by co-administration of interferon, checkpoint inhibitor antibody and/or ADC.
US10111953B2	Methods for reducing remnant cholesterol and other lipoprotein fractions by administering an inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin-9 (PCSK9) The present invention provides methods for reducing various lipoprotein fractions in the serum of patients. The methods of the invention include reducing serum remnant cholesterol, and/or the serum concentration of one or more LDL-C subfractions in a patient. The methods of the present invention comprise selecting a patient who exhibits elevated serum lipoproteins, and administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PCSK9 inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody such as the exemplary antibody referred to herein as mAb316P.
US10111950B2	Modified glycolipids and methods of making and using the same The invention is directed to compositions and methods related to proteins that are physically associated with ceramide-like glycolipids for use as activators of NKT cells. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases.
US10111948B2	Synthetic hapten carrier compositions and methods The present disclosure relates to peptide monomers comprising an amphipathic ?-helical peptide, and optionally, at least one T cell epitope peptide; and to dimers and trimers comprising the peptide monomers. The monomeric, dimeric, and trimeric peptides may be conjugated to at least one hapten, wherein the hapten is linked to a lysine or aspartic acid residue of the peptide monomer. These peptide conjugates are useful as vaccine delivery vehicles.
US10111945B2	CMV vaccines Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviral vectors suitable as vaccines for prevention and treatment of cytomegalovirus infections and reactivation. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections and reactivation. Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of treating cytomegalovirus infections and reactivation.
US10111943B2	Alphavirus replicon particles matched to protein antigens as immunological adjuvants The immune response to an antigen of interest, especially one in purified form, can be significantly enhanced by the simultaneous administration of an alphavirus replicon particle which expresses the same antigen. This allows for the use of significantly smaller quantities of the protein antigen than in conventional immunization strategies, and this new immunization strategy can also eliminate the need for boosting administration of the antigen or it can reduce the number of boosts required for an effective immune response to the antigen.
US10111938B2	Injection paradigm for administration of botulinum toxins Disorders such as headaches can be treated by administration of a botulinum toxin to a patient suffering therefrom, such as a migraine headache. A combined a fixed site/fixed dose and an optional follow the pain variable dosage and injection site paradigm is disclosed for optimizing clinical effectiveness of botulinum toxin administration for patients suffering headache, particularly chronic migraine.
US10111937B2	Method of reducing accumulation of intracellular tingible body macrophages The present invention is directed to methods for diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus. More specifically, the specification describes methods using a lysosomal phospholipase A2 in methods for the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus and drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus.
US10111935B2	Agent for capturing tumor cells and methods of use thereof The present invention relates to a composition for modulating tumor cell dissemination, in particular metastatic cancer cells. In particular, the invention relates to an agent for modulating metastatic tumor cell dissemination for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a metastatic cancer wherein the agent comprises an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein carried on a polycarbonate polyurethane matrix, and wherein the agent binds to tumor cells when implanted in a body. The invention also relates to a product, comprising an agent for modulating metastatic tumor cell dissemination, and to a method of treatment or prevention of cancer.
US10111926B2	Selectively targeted antimicrobial peptides and the use thereof The present invention relates to targeting peptides capable of specifically binding to microbial organisms (e.g., P. aeruginosa or S. mutans), antimicrobial peptides having antimicrobial activities, and specifically/selectively targeted antimicrobial peptides (STAMPs). In addition, the present invention provides methods of selectively killing or inhibiting microbial organisms by using the peptides or compositions provided by the present invention.
US10111923B2	Compositions comprising Cyclocarya paliurus extract and preparation method and uses thereof Compositions and preparation method thereof, said compositions comprise herb extract from a mixture comprising Cyclocarya paliurus leaf and one or two herbs selected from the group consisting of Puerariae lobatae Radix and Polygonati odorati Rhizoma, said compositions can treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, hypertension and/or hyperlipidemia.
US10111914B2	Compositions and methods comprising bacteria for improving behavior in neurodevelopmental disorders Some embodiments include bacterial species for use in treatment of one or more autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or schizophrenia symptoms in a subject in need thereof. The subject in need thereof can have a gut microbiota signature characteristic of an adult. The bacterial species can include Bacteroides (e.g., B. fragilis, B. thetaiomtaomicron, and/or B. vulgatus), and/or Enterococcus (e.g., E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. hirae, E. avium, E. durans, E. gallinarum, or E. casseliflavus). Upon treatment, one or more ASD-related behaviors can be improved in the subject.
US10111906B2	Serum fraction of platelet-rich fibrin The invention provides for a method of preparing an isolated serum fraction of platelet rich fibrin (PRF), comprising the steps of a. providing platelet rich plasma (PRP) without the addition of an anticoagulant; b. clotting the PRP to obtain a coagel of PRF; and c. separating the coagel to isolate the serum fraction which comprises an activated platelet releasate; and further provides for the isolated serum fraction obtained by such method, and its medical use.
US10111905B2	Antibacterial pharmaceutical preparation The present invention refers to a pharmaceutical preparation for use as an antibacterial agent, where the pharmaceutical preparation is prepared by a method comprising the steps of bringing a full blood sample taken from a patient in contact with a vessel or container and incubating the sample.
US10111899B2	Intrapulmonary administration of polynucleotide toll-like receptor 9 agonists for treating cancer of the lung The present disclosure relates to methods for treating cancer by intrapulmonary administration of a polynucleotide Toll-like receptor 9 agonist. The methods of the present disclosure are suitable for treating primary cancer of the lung, as well as metastatic cancer to the lung and extra pulmonary cancers thereof. Additionally, the present disclosure provides polynucleotide Toll-like receptor 9 agonists with immune stimulatory and toxicity profiles suitable for intrapulmonary administration.
US10111891B2	Compositions for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating disease Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as zoledronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions.
US10111887B2	Multiphasic contraceptive regimen for oral combination drug formulation of progestin and estrogen A method for contraception includes administering to a female daily, during a time period of 21 successive days, an oral combination drug formulation of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (EE), wherein the drug formulation is administered in a biphasic dosing regimen comprising a 14 day phase and a 7 day phase, wherein doses of each of the norethindrone acetate and EE in the second phase of the regimen increase by a predefined dose increment as compared to the corresponding doses of the norethindrone acetate and EE administered during the first phase of the regimen, wherein the norethindrone acetate dose in the first phase is 1000 mcg and in the second phase is 1500 mcg, wherein the EE dose in the first phase is 20 mcg and in the second phase is 30 mcg, and wherein the biphasic dosing regimen is followed by 7 days without norethindrone acetate and EE administration.
US10111880B2	Compounds for the treatment of diabetes and disease complications arising from same The present invention is directed to use of a series of tri-aryl compounds and compositions comprising the same for the treatment of diabetes and disease conditions arising as a consequence of the same.
US10111877B2	Modulators of androgen synthesis The present specification discloses compositions comprising at least one therapeutic compound capable of modulating androgen production and methods and uses for treating a disorder associated with androgen production using such compositions and/or compounds.
US10111873B1	Dihydropyrimidinone derivatives A dihydropyrimidinone derivative having a chemical structure according to Formula 1: wherein Z is selected from N and O; X is selected from O and S; and R represents aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl, wherein the substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl have one or more substituents selected from halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, nitro, hydroxyl, alkylthio, alkylamino, heteroaryl, aryloxy, haloaryloxy, arylthio, arylamino, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US10111869B2	Reduction of opioid blood fluctuations The present invention relates to the use of a sustained release matrix containing at least one opioid for producing a solid oral formulation in table form suitable for reducing blood concentration fluctuations of said opioid.
US10111866B2	Compounds as rearranged during transfection (RET) inhibitors This invention relates to novel compounds which are inhibitors of the Rearranged during Transfection (RET) kinase, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in therapy, alone or in combination, for the normalization of gastrointestinal sensitivity, motility and/or secretion and/or abdominal disorders or diseases and/or treatment related to diseases related to RET dysfunction or where modulation of RET activity may have therapeutic benefit including but not limited to all classifications of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including diarrhea-predominant, constipation-predominant or alternating stool pattern, functional bloating, functional constipation, functional diarrhea, unspecified functional bowel disorder, functional abdominal pain syndrome, chronic idiopathic constipation, functional esophageal disorders, functional gastroduodenal disorders, functional anorectal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, proliferative diseases such as non-small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, brain tumors, peritoneal cavity cancer, solid tumors, other lung cancer, head and neck cancer, gliomas, neuroblastomas, Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome and kidney tumors, breast cancer, fallopian tube cancer, ovarian cancer, transitional cell cancer, prostate cancer, cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction, biliary cancer, adenocarcinoma, and any malignancy with increased RET kinase activity.
US10111865B2	Methods of sedation during critical care treatment Methods of sedating a patient undergoing critical care treatment using intravenous gaboxadol are provided.
US10111864B2	Phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor with a zinc binding moiety The invention provides a compound of Formula I, Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in the treatment of phosphoinositide 3-kinase related diseases and disorders such as cancer. The instant application further relates to the treatment of histone deacetylase related disorders and diseases related to both histone deacetylase and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.
US10111862B2	Traps in the treatment of macular degeneration The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (A): pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use for treating, reducing a symptom of or reducing the risk of macular degeneration.
US10111861B2	Treatment of breast cancer This disclosure describes the use of one or more compounds that fall within the scope of one or more structural formula I, II, III, IV, V, or VI for treating triple negative breast cancer. Compounds useful for treating breast cancer include those compounds of formulae I, II, III, IV, V, or VI that inhibit proliferation of breast cancer cells and/or lead to the death of breast cancer cells, especially triple negative breast cancer.
US10111859B2	Methods and compositions associated with the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor Some embodiments include compositions and methods of using or identifying compounds that modulate the activity of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR). Some embodiments include use of compounds to treat certain disorders, such as hematopoietic or neurological disorders.
US10111856B2	Composition for preventing or treating climacteric symptoms comprising soybean extract comprising coumestrol as an active ingredient The present invention relates to a composition for, inter alia, preventing or treating a climacteric disease, or preventing or improving a climacteric skin symptom comprising a soybean extract comprising coumestrol as an active ingredient, and more specifically relates to a composition for, inter alia, preventing or treating a climacteric disease, or preventing or improving a climacteric skin symptom comprising a germinated and fermented soybean extract comprising coumestrol as an active ingredient.
US10111846B2	S isomers of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid for the treatment of blood disorders The present intervention generally relates to compositions comprising S-isomer of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid for the treatment and/or prevention of blood disorders and blood deficiencies, as well as methods for treating blood disorders and/or blood deficiency in a subject by administering a composition comprising S-isomer of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid to the subject to ameliorate at least one symptom associated with the blood disorder. Another aspect relates to administration of an S-isomer of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid stimulate multi-lineage hematopoietic cell production in a subject, for example, increasing the numbers of circulating neutrophils, erythrocytes and platelets. Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention relates to administration of S-isomer of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid, e.g., by oral administration to a subject for the treatment of blood disorders, for example but not limited to, hemaglobinapathy, thalassemia and aplastic anemia. In some embodiments, the oral pharmaceutical formulation comprising an S-isomer of α-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid can be used to increase red blood cell proliferation, or increase the proliferation of hemoglobin-expressing cells in a subject in need thereof, e.g., a subject having a blood deficiency such as a subject undergone chemotherapy or radiation exposure or radiation therapy. In some embodiments, a formulation comprising an S-isomer of alpha-methyl-hydrocinnamic acid (ST7S) can be used to simulate myelopiesis or erythropoiesis in a subject in need thereof.
US10111845B2	Valproic acid for the treatment or prevention of pathological conditions associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation There is herein provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, thereof, for use in treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation, wherein said treatment comprises treating a patient with valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a specific manner, and formulations for use or designed for use in such treatments.
US10111841B2	Stabilization of alcohol intoxication-induced cardiovascular instability The present invention concerns use of an agent that increases sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor activity, such as S1P, or an S1P receptor agonist, for treatment of alcohol-intoxicated subjects will help stabilize blood pressure and improve resuscitation efforts in alcohol-intoxicated subjects, including alcohol-intoxicated trauma patients. Another aspect concerns a kit for stabilization of alcohol-intoxicated subjects, comprising an agent that increases S1P receptor activity.
US10111836B2	High surface-area lyophilized compositions comprising arsenic for oral administration in patients The present invention relates to treating malignancies such as tumors or cancers by orally administering lyophilized compositions comprising arsenic to a subject in such need. Malignancies include various hematological malignancies, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) including acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), multiple myeloma (MM) and lymphomas and solid tumors including glioblastoma multiforme and breast cancer. Arsenic treatment has shown great promise in the treatment of several cancers but requires daily intravenous (IV) administration. This invention relates to a novel formulation comprising a lyophilized compositions comprising arsenic. As a result, the formulation facilitates a systemic bioavailability comparable to that of intravenous (IV) administration of arsenic trioxide currently practiced. The present invention also relates to a method for lyophilizing the arsenic trioxide, preparing the oral formulation comprising lyophilized compositions comprising arsenic, and a method for treating a subject with malignancies using the oral formulation.
US10111835B2	Microparticles for encapsulating probiotics, production and uses thereof The invention relates to microparticles comprising a matrix formed by casein and chitosan, and probiotic bacteria; said matrix protects said probiotic bacteria during (i) processing, (ii) storage and (iii) transit through the gastrointestinal tract, prolonging their lifetime. The present invention also relates to the method for obtaining the microparticles and to the products and compositions incorporating them.
US10111832B2	Orodispersible tablets obtained by compression molding Embodiments of the present invention provide an orodispersible tablet having a hardness of 30 to 80 N, and preferably 40 to 75 N, a brittleness less than 1% and preferably less than 0.5%, disintegrating in the mouth within 60 seconds and preferably within 40 seconds, comprising an active ingredient in the form of coated microcrystals or microgranules and a mixture of excipients chosen from a group comprising a diluent, a disintegrant, a sweetener, a binder, a levelling agent, a humectant or wetting agent, a lubricant, a flavoring agent, a dye, and mixtures thereof, said mixture of excipients preferably coming in the form of grains.
US10111827B2	Hair loss prevention and restoration solution The embodied invention generally pertains to compositions, and the methods of making and using said compositions for promoting hair growth, slowing hair loss, and for preventing or minimizing hair loss that are effective and able to treat multiple aspects of the problem in one product and additionally is comprised of natural oils and minerals which greatly reduce the toxicities and side effect issues associated with present products. The compositions or formulations of the present invention relate to a hair loss solution that solves the problems associated with the loss, and damage of hair by working from the root to the surface of the scalp and to the hair shaft by treating a plurality of the causes and/or triggers associated with hair loss, or the prevention of hair re-growth.
US10111826B2	Solid cosmetic composition having dispersed therein gas bubbles, and a process for making a solid cosmetic composition A solid cosmetic composition includes a vegetable butter. Gas bubbles are dispersed in the solid cosmetic composition. The gas bubbles form from 5 to 19% of the volume of the solid cosmetic composition.
US10111818B2	Use of charged surfactants for reducing textile staining by antiperspirants Disclosed is cosmetic or dermatological preparation which comprises one or more antiperspirant substances and one or more cationic surfactants.
US10111817B2	Antiperspirant compositions containing ethylenediamine disuccinate Antiperspirant compositions that incorporate ethylene diamine disuccinate salts as replacements for ethylenediaminetraacetic acid salts.
US10111814B2	Desensitizing toothpaste The present invention discloses a desensitizing toothpaste. Based on the total weight of the desensitizing toothpaste, the desensitizing toothpaste includes: from 5% to 40% by weight of DP-bioglass; from 1% to 5% by weight of thickening agents; from 25% to 35% by weight of humectant; and from 1% to 5% by weight of surfactant, wherein the DP-bioglass includes: 8.4% of Na2O, 40.6% of CaO, 39% of SiO2, and 12% of P2O5 based on the total weight of the DP-bioglass. With the implementation of the present invention, the indication of dentin hypersensitivity can be greatly relieved.
US10111792B2	Multifunctional nursing bed for excretion A multifunctional nursing bed for excretion includes a bed frame, a board, two elevation devices, an excretion device, a washing device, an anti-splash device, a cover device, and a control device electrically connected to the mentioned devices for operation. When a user has a need for excretion, the control device turns on the elevation devices to elevate the board and the cover device is elevated and opened. Then descending the board and pressing the cover device for descending as well, for the anti-splash device to be elevated and ready for use, whereby the user is able to perform excretion directly on the nursing bed without any help from others.
US10111791B2	Bed device A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device.
US10111790B2	Long term care bed An adjustable bed includes a fixed frame, an articulating frame supported on the fixed frame, first and second leg assemblies, and first and second actuators. The leg assemblies are configured to raise and lower the fixed frame between a lowered position and a raised position. The actuators are disposed and fully maintained within an interior volume of the fixed frame. The first actuator is fixedly secured at a first end to the head end of the fixed frame and operably coupled to the first leg assembly at a second end. The second actuator is fixedly secured at a first end to the foot end of the fixed frame and operably coupled to the second leg assembly at a second end. The first and second actuators are configured to exert a pulling force to raise the fixed frame and to exert a pushing force to lower the fixed frame.
US10111789B2	Wheelchair wheel winder A manual wheelchair propulsion device (FIGS. 5, 6 & 7), attached to wheelchairs through the axles of the rear wheels (FIGS. 14, 15, 16 & 17), attached through the wheel winder unit with a quick release head with ball Joint to lock in position (FIGS. 1, 2) to an adaptable socket either manufactured into the axle of the wheelchair wheel or attached rigidly with supports later (FIGS. 14, 15 & 17) with a retractable arm (FIGS. 5 & 6) with eight gears and one neutral (FIGS. 3, 12 & 13) used in a circular motion to manually propel ones self.
US10111787B2	Apparatus for a diaper, a system, a diaper and a method of manufacturing an electrode Various embodiments provide an apparatus for a diaper. The apparatus has two electrodes and an electronic device. The electronic device is coupled to the two electrodes. The two electrodes are operable to generate a potential difference when they are electrically connected together by ionized liquid. The electronic device is operable to generate an alarm signal when the potential difference is generated. Various other embodiments relate to a corresponding system, diaper and method of manufacturing an electrode.
US10111782B2	Resorbable laparoscopically deployable hemostat The present invention is directed to a resorbable hemostatic nonwoven felt suitable for use in laparoscopic procedures and to methods for manufacturing said felt.
US10111780B2	Goggle lens and face gasket engagement system Goggle lens and face gasket engagement system having a lens member with first and second ends, a plurality of latch members pivotably attached to the lens member, one latch member attached adjacent each end of the lens member, each latch member having at least one recessed detent area, a flexible face gasket member further comprising a plurality of supple nub protrusions, each supple nub protrusion for residing in a corresponding one of the recessed detent areas of the latch members, a plurality of other alignment protrusions and receptacles interfacing between the lens member and face gasket, and a strap member interconnecting the latch members for securing the goggle lens and face gasket engagement system to a user's head. Preferably, the goggle lens and face gasket engagement system further comprises a multi-point contact electrical system for heating the lens to prevent fogging.
US10111779B2	Device and method for laser assisted deep sclerectomy An ophthalmic laser ablation system is described with various optional features, some especially suitable for non-penetrating filtration on an eye. In one example, focusing of an ablation laser uses a movable lens coupled to a pair of converging light sources, which converge at the focal distance of the lens. In another example, laser ablation settings are selected for optimal ablation and minimal amount of thermal damage of a layer of percolating scleral tissue.
US10111778B2	BSS-only multi-sport laser probe An optical surgical probe includes a cylindrical cannula; a light guide partially within the cannula to receive a light beam from a light source through a proximal end, to guide the light beam to a distal end of the light guide, and to emit the light beam through the distal end of the light guide; a multi-spot generator at a distal end of the cannula that includes an optical element with a proximal surface to receive the emitted light beam, and a focusing lens, positioned inside the optical element to focus the received light beam into a focused beam, wherein the optical element has a faceted distal surface to split the focused beam into multiple distally emitted beam-components when the optical surgical probe is operated in a fluid with an index of refraction of 1.30-1.40, and to confine the focused beam in the optical surgical probe when the optical surgical probe is operated in air.
US10111768B1	System, method and apparatus for placing therapeutic devices in a heart A system and method for positioning sheaths into the Coronary Sinus using a guiderail catheter.
US10111765B2	Alignment system for multiple branch endografts A nonmodular endograft system for treating aortic aneurysms involving bilateral renal arteries can include a main fabric cover that is sealedly coupled, or integral, with first and second branch fabric covers. The system can be configured so that after the main cover is expanded in the aorta, and after the two branch covers are respectively expanded in the renal arteries such that (i) the first cover ostium is substantially aligned with the first renal ostium, and (ii) the second cover ostium is not substantially aligned with the second renal ostium, then aortic blood flows from the main cover into each of the branch covers.
US10111764B2	Prosthesis including retractable anchoring members A prosthesis may include a tubular frame comprising rings which are concentric along an axis of the tubular frame. The rings may have a serpentine shape with apexes in a longitudinal direction such that the rings are configured to move between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration. A first ring of the rings can include a first apex that includes a first anchoring member extending radially outward and a first crossbar extending radially inward. The first ring can further include a second apex that neighbors the first apex. The first crossbar can extend toward the second apex and extend radially inward further than the second apex. When in the compressed configuration, the first crossbar can engage the second apex such that the first anchoring member is moved radially inward.
US10111762B2	Parallelogram load cell A device includes a first member and a second member disposed in series along a longitudinal axis. The device also includes links coupling first joints of the first member to second joints of the second member. The first and second members and the links arranged to define a planar parallelogram linkage. The devices also include a resilient element disposed between the first member and the second member, the first member and the second member preloaded against the resilient element. The first member and the second member are preloaded to provide an arrangement of the first and the second joints in which a motion of the first joints with respect to the second joints is constrained to a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The devices further include a sensor for generating a signal indicating a separation between the first member and the second member.
US10111755B2	Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and methods of use A device includes an upper endplate having an engagement surface, an inner surface and first projections extending from the inner surface. The first projections each include a first inclined surface. A lower endplate includes an engagement surface, an inner surface and second projections extending from the inner surface. The second projections each include a second inclined surface. A wedge is positioned between the endplates. The wedge includes first mating parts that engage the first inclined surfaces and second mating parts that engage the second inclined surfaces. The wedge is movable relative to the endplates to move the device between a first configuration having a first height between the engagement surfaces and a second configuration having an increased second height between the engagement surfaces. Methods of use are disclosed.
US10111754B2	Acetabular shell and liner system A trial liner system for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner system includes a first trial liner having a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface, the generally concave inner surface having a first locking mechanism. The liner also includes a second trial liner having a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface The generally convex outer surface includes a second locking mechanism adapted to lock with the first locking mechanism of the first trial liner when the second trial liner is inserted into the first trial liner.
US10111751B1	Native valve repair devices and procedures A system for implanting a repair device onto a native valve of a natural heart to repairing the native valve of a patient during a non-open-heart procedure. The system includes a pair of paddles and a pair of gripping members. The paddles are movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the gripping members has a barbed portion for securing the gripping members to the native valve of a patient. Each gripping member is slidably attached to a corresponding paddle. Each gripping member can be moved in a first direction along the paddle before the barbed portion of the gripping member pierces the native valve of the patient. Each gripping member can be moved in a direction substantially opposite the first direction after the barbed portion pierces the native valve of the patient such that the gripping members create a tensioning force on the native valve of the patient.
US10111748B2	Prosthetic valve for replacing mitral valve A prosthetic apparatus for implantation in a native mitral valve includes a main body for placement within the native mitral annulus. The main body is compressible to a radially compressed state for delivery into the heart and is self-expandable from the compressed state to a radially expanded state for implantation. A valve structure is mounted within a lumen of the main body and preferably forms three leaflets made of pericardium. An atrial sealing member is disposed along an atrial portion of the main body and ventricular anchors are coupled to a ventricular portion of the main body. The atrial sealing member impedes the flow of blood between the main body and the native annulus. The ventricular anchors are positioned outside the main body for capturing native mitral valve leaflets between the main body and the ventricular anchors.
US10111747B2	Implantable heart valve devices, mitral valve repair devices and associated systems and methods Systems, devices and methods for repairing a native heart valve. In one embodiment, a repair device (100) for repairing a native mitral valve having an anterior leaflet and a posterior leaflet between a left atrium and a left ventricle comprises a support (110) having a contracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the contracted configuration, the support is sized to be inserted under the posterior leaflet between a wall of the left ventricle and chordae tendineae. In the extended configuration, the support is configured to project anteriorly with respect to a posterior wall of the left ventricle by a distance sufficient to position at least a portion of the posterior leaflet toward the anterior leaflet.
US10111740B2	Decellularized biologically-engineered tubular grafts This disclosure describes decellularized, biologically-engineered tubular grafts and methods of making and using such decellularized, biologically-engineered tubular grafts.
US10111737B2	Intravaginal insert for incontinence management An intravaginal insert device for the management of stress urinary incontinence is disclosed. The insert device can provide an insert body shaped for comfortable and secure placement in the vagina at a depth for support of the urethra. The insert body can be formed by a mold overlay on a plastic core that is provides with interstitial gaps to enhance the integration of the overlay with the core. The core can further provide a hitch for attachment of a tether, such as string, to facilitate removal of the insert after use.
US10111736B2	Hermetic tooth cleaning device The present disclosure relates to a hermetic tooth cleaning device, and more particularly, to a hermetic tooth cleaning device including: a main body which includes an outer case; a cleaning body which is coupled to the main body, and has an internal fluid conduit formed therein such that at least one nozzle is formed to be opened at one end of the internal fluid conduit, and an accommodating portion is formed at the other end of the internal fluid conduit; a connecting unit which couples the main body and the cleaning body, and has a connecting flow path formed therein, one side fixedly coupled to the main body, and the other side inserted into the accommodating portion; and a first sealing unit which is provided between the cleaning body and the connecting unit, and has a hollow space formed therein, thereby preventing a loss of positive pressure or negative pressure and a leak of gargling water or a cleaning solution by improving sealing performance of a flow path that connects a drive unit and the nozzle.
US10111733B2	Device, system and method for prosthodontic restoration This disclosed subject matter relates to dental implants in general, and in particular to dental implants having an abutment for mounting a prosthodontic restoration thereon, wherein the abutment is customizable and/or adjustable that may be configured according an individual's morphology, clinical situation and related prosthodontic requirements.
US10111732B2	Self-ligating bracket A self-ligating bracket includes a bracket body with a mesial and a distal channel. A spring clip includes a distal arm with a distal arm body and a distal finger and a mesial arm with a mesial arm body and a mesial finger. The spring clip is slidably secured within the bracket body by a sliding engagement of the distal arm with the distal channel and the mesial arm with the mesial channel. The spring clip is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein in the open position, the arch wire slot is unobstructed and in the closed position the mesial finger and distal finger extend into and across the arch wire slot to occlude the arch wire slot.
US10111726B2	Risk indication for surgical procedures The invention relates to a system (100) for computing a risk, the risk relating to injuring an anatomical structure by a medical device during a medical procedure, the system comprising: a structure unit (110) for obtaining a position of the anatomical structure; a device unit (120) for obtaining a position of the medical device; and a risk unit (130) for computing the risk relating to injuring the anatomical structure, based on the position of the medical device and the position of the anatomical structure. The system (100) may be used for planning a path of a medical device, which path minimizes said risk, or for monitoring said risk during the medical procedure.
US10111723B2	System and method for detection and avoidance of collision of robotically-controlled medical devices A robotic catheter control system includes a collision detection logic configured to determine a collision metric indicative of a collision between a medical device that is manipulated by the robotic control system and an object. The object may be an anatomical feature or can be another medical device, including another device being manipulated by the robotic control system. The collision detection logic produces virtual representations of the medical device and the object and uses these representation to determine collision. Geometrical solids, such as spheres, are used to represent the outer surfaces of the devices and the logic determines whether the respective surfaces intersect, thereby indicating collision. Collision avoidance involves estimating future device poses and then computing an alternate path computation so as avoid predicted collision(s).
US10111718B2	Microwave ablation system with user-controlled ablation size and method of use Disclosed is a system and method for enabling user preview and control of the size and shape of an electromagnetic energy field used in a surgical procedure. The disclosed system includes a selectively activatable source of microwave surgical energy in the range of about 900 mHz to about 5 gHz in operable communication with a graphical user interface and a database. The database is populated with data corresponding to the various surgical probes, such as microwave ablation antenna probes, that may include a probe identifier, the probe diameter, operational frequency of the probe, ablation length of the probe, ablation diameter of the probe, a temporal coefficient, a shape metric, and the like. The probe data is graphically presented on the graphical user interface where the surgeon may interactively view and select an appropriate surgical probe. Three-dimensional views of the probe(s) may be presented allowing the surgeon to interactively rotate the displayed image.
US10111716B2	System for and method of performing sonasurgery An apparatus for and a method of performing sonasurgery may include a room coordinate system and at least one probe with localization technology. A position of the probe may be tracked continuously during the course of a procedure so that its position is known and updated relative to a preoperative MRI/CT.
US10111713B2	Surgery assistance apparatus, surgery assistance method and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having stored therein surgery assistance program A medical image obtainment unit that obtains a three-dimensional medical image of a subject to be examined, a target tissue region extraction unit that extracts a region of target tissue from the three-dimensional medical image obtained by the medical image obtainment unit, an abnormal region extraction unit that extracts an abnormal region from the region of target tissue extracted by the target tissue region extraction unit, an excision method obtainment unit that obtains, based on plural excision region determination conditions, plural excision methods in which excision regions satisfying the respective excision region determination conditions are set for the abnormal region, and an excision method presentation unit that presents the plural excision methods obtained by the excision method obtainment unit are provided.
US10111712B2	Proximal-end securement of a minimally invasive working channel The present invention is directed at minimally invasive systems in which the proximal end portion of the working channel has either zero or a limited range of movement in the lateral direction. A first embodiment has a slidable collar attached to a pair of flanges, wherein movement of the collar is bounded by an annular frame. A second embodiment has a substantially spherical element attached to the tube. A third embodiment has a plurality of caps. A fourth embodiment is adapted for a larger working channel.
US10111711B2	Robotic surgical devices, systems, and related methods The embodiments relate to various medical device components, including components that are incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.
US10111707B2	Renal neuromodulation for treatment of human patients Methods and apparatus are provided for monopolar neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field. Such monopolar neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, monopolar neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such monopolar neuromodulation is performed bilaterally.
US10111704B2	Intraosseous nerve treatment Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain. The modulation may be performed by a neuromodulation device (e.g., an energy delivery device).
US10111703B2	Electrosurgical generator This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.
US10111701B2	Micro-bipolar endoscopic endonasal cautery device A bipolar electrosurgical forceps device having a handle at the proximal end and forceps jaws at the distal end is described. These two ends are connected via an elongated tubular section that houses the actuating member for controlling the motion of the forceps at the distal end relative to the motion of the proximal handle. A dovetail member connects the forceps to a shaft that is slidably disposed in the tubular section at the distal end of the device, where the tubular section constrains the motion of the two jaws perpendicular relative to the axial direction. A coupling member is attached to the actuating member where drive slots interact with the drive pins on the forceps, whereby squeezing the handle causes the desired relative parallel opening or closing motion of the forceps jaws.
US10111700B2	Surgical instruments including 3D injection molded electrical circuits and connections An end effector assembly includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member. The first and second jaw members are operably movable relative to one another between an open position and a clamped position. The first and second jaw members each include an electrically conductive plate. The electrically conductive plates of the first and second jaw members oppose each other and are configured to conduct energy through tissue clamped therebetween. The first jaw member further includes an insulative spacer having a rib and a conductive strip. The rip extends from a surface of the insulative spacer towards the electrically conductive plate. The conductive strip is integrally formed on a surface of the rib to contact the electrically conductive plate. The conductive strip is configured to transmit an electrical potential to the electrically conductive plate.
US10111698B2	Surgical instrument with rotatable shaft having plurality of locking positions An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an end effector, a rotation input feature, and a locking feature. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The end effector is positioned at the distal end of the shaft. The rotation input feature comprises a proximal end and a distal end. The rotation input feature is configured to rotate one or both of the shaft assembly or the end effector about the longitudinal axis. The locking feature is configured to transition between a locked state and an unlocked state. The locking feature is configured to prevent rotation of the one or both of the shaft assembly when the locking feature is in the locked state. The locking feature is configured to permit rotation of the one or both of the shaft assembly when the locking feature is in the unlocked state.
US10111697B2	Device for delivering viscous material Methods and devices are described for delivering a viscous material to a surgical site in a patient while keeping the clinician outside the fluoroscopy field.
US10111696B2	Implant An implant includes a section made of polymer, wherein at least a portion of the section has a layer of a polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material. A method for fixation of a bone plate having several plate holes using the implant includes removing a cover sheet protecting the layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material, activating the layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material with electromagnetic energy or with moisture, introducing the implant into one of the plate holes of the bone plate when the bone plate is positioned on a bone, pressing on an end of the implant in order to contact the activated layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material with the bone underneath the bone plate, and allowing the activated and pressurized layer of polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material to polymerize and/or cross-link and to adhere to the bone.
US10111691B2	Expandable intramedullary systems and methods of using the same Intramedullary systems, expandable intramedullary nails, expandable anchors, and methods of using the same. The intramedullary system may include an expandable intramedullary nail configured to extend into an intramedullary canal of a long bone and/or one or more expandable anchors configured to extend at an angle transverse to the intramedullary nail. The intramedullary nails and/or anchors may include one or more integrated expansion mechanisms that allow for insertion in a contracted configuration and expansion into a deployed configuration to lock the relative position and prevent axial rotation and translation of the system.
US10111686B2	Device for the transcutaneous implantation of epicardial pacemaker electrodes It is provided a device for the transcutaneous implantation of an epicardial pacemaker electrode, which is arranged in a tubular, flexible implantation catheter insertable into the pericardial space. The distal end area of the electrode is connected to a shape-variable element for aligning the electrode, in particular for adjusting the implantation angle thereof, and for stabilizing, in particular laterally stabilizing, the electrode.
US10111683B2	Positioning and tissue sensing devices and methods A positioning device with sensing capacities is provided, which facilitates needle or catheter introduction into a body tissue or cavity and is configured to sense the types of encountered tissue. Using the epidural access procedure as an example, device and method designs are presented, which enable the sensing of needle entrance to the epidural space and anchoring of the cannula within the ligamentum flavum tissue to prevent puncturing of the dura mater. In case of tissue sensing by an expandable balloon, balloon fluid pressure and volume are used to indicate tissue and cavity characteristics encountered during the procedure. Device embodiments, device construction methods and treatment methods are provided.
US10111682B2	Connection of a manipulation member, including a bend without substantial surface cracks, to an endovascular intervention device A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element, an elongate manipulation member, and a joining element. The elongate element can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The hooked portion can comprise a bend. The hooked portion can have (i) no substantial surface crack at an interior region of the bend and (ii) a maximum lateral dimension that is less than 0.027 inch. The joining element can substantially permanently attach the hooked portion to the intervention element.
US10111680B2	Therapeutic ultrasound system An ultrasound system has a catheter including an elongate flexible catheter body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The catheter further includes an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the lumen of the catheter body, the ultrasound transmission member having a proximal end connectable to a separate ultrasound generating device and a distal end coupled to the distal end of the catheter body. The distal end of the catheter body is deflectable. The ultrasound system also includes a sonic connector that connects the ultrasound transmission member to an ultrasound transducer. The ultrasound system also provides a method for reverse irrigation and removal of particles.
US10111677B2	Retrieval devices and related methods of use A retrieval device may have a contracted state and an expanded state and may include a sheath defining a longitudinal axis; a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm; a first member extending between a distal end of the first arm and a distal end of the third arm; and a second member extending between a distal end of the second arm and the distal end of the third arm. In the expanded state and from a distal-end view, the first and second members and the distal ends of the first arm, second arm, and third arm may form a V-shape with an open mouth.
US10111675B2	Device for forming an opening adapted to receive a cranial plug Device adapted to perform appropriate forming of openings (3) made in the skull (2) during craniotomy with an opening (4) of enlarged diameter that may thereafter be filled with a standardized cranial plug, the device comprising a cylindrical body member (6) with a rear end extending into a shaft (8) coupled in a rotary power supply source and a frontal end provided with a cutting head (8a) with cutting teeth of triangular section and a guide head (10) comprising a first cylindrical portion (10a) having a diameter equivalent to the corresponding diameter of opening (3) that extends forwardly of the cutting head (8a) and is inserted into opening (3) stabilizing the device and allowing subsequent drilling of opening (3) with the cutting head (8a) to form the abovementioned opening (4) of enlarged diameter, the drilling operation being terminated with the contact of a circumferential ring (7) provided at the frontal end of the cylindrical body member (6) onto the skull (2).
US10111674B2	Devices and methods for vertebrostenting The invention relates to a method of creating a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to create the curvilinear cavity. One such device is a curved drill including a lever and cam sub assembly. The curved drill can include a spring assembly that controls the curvature of the drill. The lever and cam sub assembly can be provided to allow tension to be reduced in the spring assembly.
US10111673B2	Polymer 4-in-1 femoral cutting block including metallic protective bushings An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a polymer 4-in-1 cutting block having a number of metallic cutting guides secured thereto. A pair of metallic bushings function as saw stops at the medial and lateral ends of the chamfer cutting slot.
US10111671B2	Implant delivery system A delivery system (50) for a detachable medical device (10) comprises a first helical wire (12) attached to the medical device, a second helical wire (18) attached to a deployment member (16) and a wire coil (30) which is arranged to interconnect the helical wires (12, 18). A pull on a release wire (32) at one end of the coil (30) detaches the coil from at least one of the helical wires whereby to detach the medical device (10) from the deployment member (16). In a modification a release coil (130) is arranged between concentric helical wires (112, 118).
US10111670B2	Expandable vascular occlusion device with lead framing coil An occlusion device for treating an aneurysm can have an inner embolic device with a proximal section and a distal section. The distal section has a first stiffness and the proximal section has a second stiffness. Further, the device has an expandable mesh capable of a collapsed position and an expanded position. The mesh can be disposed over, and attached to, a portion of the proximal section of the inner embolic device. The first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness and the inner embolic device has a preselected shape which assists in transforming the expandable mesh from the collapsed position to the expanded position.
US10111667B2	Sutureless vascular anastomosis connection A system is described for performing vascular anastomosis without the use of sutures. The system includes a connector comprised of memory material and an incision seal. The connector has one end configured to securely engage a graft vessel and another end with wings and barbs. The wings are configured to securely engage an inner wall of a main vessel and the barbs are configured to lock with the incision seal. Once locked, the incision seal and the connector apply a clamping force that secures the graft vessel with the main vessel.
US10111666B2	Dissolvable sleeve configurations to aid graft deployment A prosthesis including a self-expanding stent, a graft body, and one or more sleeves is disclosed, in addition to methods of treatment using the prosthesis. The proximal and distal ends of the prosthesis may include one or more sleeves and one or more barbs. The sleeves may be removable or dissolvable, for example, upon exposure to an activating agent. The prosthesis may be used to treat lacerated vessels and transected vessels.
US10111665B2	Electromechanical surgical systems An electromechanical surgical system includes an electromechanical surgical device, an adapter assembly, and a surgical loading unit. The adapter assembly includes a rotatable drive sleeve configured to receive a rotatable drive connector of the surgical device, a single rotatable drive shaft rotatably connected to the drive sleeve, and a gear disposed around a distal end of the drive shaft. The loading unit includes a cartridge jaw including a mounting portion defining a receiving channel, a power screw disposed within the receiving channel, a gear member mounted on a proximal portion of the power screw and operably engagable with the gear of the adapter assembly, and a locking mechanism disposed within the mounting portion for locking the loading unit to the adapter assembly that is movable between an unlocked position when the cartridge jaw is free of a cartridge and a locked position when a cartridge is loaded therein.
US10111662B2	Surgical stapling apparatus A surgical stapling apparatus is provided and includes a housing having an actuator; an elongated member extending from the housing; an end effector disposed on an end of the elongated member, the end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw having a staple cartridge and the second jaw having a plurality of staple forming recesses; the staple cartridge having at least a first segment and a second segment, the first segment and the second segment each having a tissue contacting surface and staple receiving slots defined in the tissue contacting surface, the first segment and the second segment being biased toward the second jaw and movable; a biasing members for each of the first segment and the second segment; and a pressure sensor for each of the first segment and the second segment.
US10111659B2	Surgical stapling apparatus A surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a cartridge assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; an anvil assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly by at least one anchor. A loading unit is provided including a surgical buttress releasably secured to an anvil assembly and/or a staple cartridge secured thereto by at least one anchor, and a drive assembly including a knife blade, wherein movement of the drive assembly from a proximal position to a distal position results in the knife blade cutting the at least one anchor and freeing each surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or cartridge assembly.
US10111657B2	Method and apparatus for determining parameters of linear motion in a surgical instrument A surgical instrument and method of controlling the surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft that extends distally from the housing and defines a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes a firing rod disposed in the elongated shaft and a drive mechanism disposed at least partially within the housing. The drive mechanism mechanically cooperates with the firing rod to move the firing rod. A motion sensor senses a change in the electric field (e.g., capacitance, impedance, or admittance) between the firing rod and the elongated shaft. The measurement unit determines a parameter of the motion of the firing rod, such as the position, speed, and direction of the firing rod, based on the sensed change in the electric field. A controller uses the measured parameter of the motion of the firing rod to control the drive mechanism.
US10111652B2	Two-piece knotless suture anchor A suture anchor assembly includes a suture anchor and a suture anchor inserter. The anchor includes a flexible distal tip and a rigid proximal anchor body. The distal tip includes a transverse suture eyelet and a cavity formed in a proximal end of the tip. The anchor body includes a lumen extending between proximal and distal ends of the body. The anchor inserter includes a tubular outer shaft and an inner inserter slidably received therein. The anchor assembly is actuatable to move the anchor tip and inner shaft proximally while the outer shaft and anchor body remain in place, urging the proximal end of the anchor tip against the distal end of the anchor body. The proximal end of the tip is deformable to accommodate at least a portion of the distal end of the anchor body within the anchor tip cavity.
US10111646B2	Surgical instrument to assess tissue characteristics A surgical instrument for assessing tissue characteristics such as tissue density and volume is disclosed. The surgical instrument is hand-held and includes transducers adapted for emitting and/or receiving acoustic signals. The surgical instrument utilizes pulse-echo to determine tissue characteristics. The surgical instrument may be utilized to determine such things as the size of a lesion and whether the lesion has been completely removed or filled with graft material.
US10111644B2	Method of coherent flow imaging using synthetic transmit focusing and acoustic reciprocity Acoustic imaging based on angular coherence is provided. The target is insonified with collimated acoustic beams at several different incidence angles. The resulting images are processed to determine angular coherence averaged over angle, and then integration of the angular coherence for relatively small angular differences is used to provide the output angular coherence image. In cases where flow imaging is done, the images are first filtered to suppress signals from stationary features of the target, multiple acquisitions are acquired, and the final flow image is computed by summing the squares of the angular coherence images (on a pixel by pixel basis).
US10111643B2	Cardiac monitor system and method for home and telemedicine application A system for detecting valvular malfunction includes a monitoring device and a processor. The monitoring device includes a heart sound sensor configured to detect heart sounds of the patient, and a signal processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal representative of the detected heart sounds from the signal processor, wherein the processor is configured to compare the signal to a baseline signal stored in memory. The processor may be part of the monitoring device or may be part of an external device, or both.
US10111642B2	Positioning of a mobile x-ray detector A positioning device for a mobile x-ray detector, an x-ray device containing such a mobile positioning device, and a method mutually align a mobile x-ray detector and an x-ray emitter in relation to one another. In order to enable exact mutual alignment or positioning of the mobile x-ray detector in relation to the x-ray emitter, a positioning device is used for a mobile x-ray detector. The positioning device contains at least one marker and/or at least one sensor for determining the position and/or the orientation of the positioning device and contains a number of connection elements for establishing a mechanical connection between the positioning device and the mobile x-ray detector.
US10111641B2	Radiographic imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same There are provided a radiographic imaging apparatus that is movable in response to a relatively small application of force and a method for controlling the same. A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a radiographic image generator; a motor configured to move the radiographic image generator; and a controller configured to calculate a disturbance applied to the radiographic image generator and to drive the motor based on the disturbance.
US10111640B2	Radiation imaging system, radiation imaging apparatus, radiation imaging method, and storage medium A radiation imaging system includes: an imaging unit configured to transfer a radiation image generated based on received radiation; and a control unit configured to determine, based on a transfer status of the radiation image, whether to continue or interrupt to transfer the radiation image.
US10111638B2	Apparatus and method for registration and reprojection-based material decomposition for spectrally resolved computed tomography A method and apparatus is provided to perform material decomposition based on spectral computed tomography (CT) projection data generated using registered reconstructed images. Registration is performed in the image domain, whereas material decomposition is performed in the sinogram domain. In the sinogram domain, material decomposition can include beam-hardening corrections. For at least two energy components, CT images are reconstructed, and registration is performed among the CT images. In certain implementations, the registered images are forward projected, and material decomposition is based on the resultant forward projections. In other implementations, motion images are generated from differences between the reconstructed CT images pre- and post-registration. The projection data is then corrected using forward projections of the motion images, and material decomposition is performed using the motion-corrected projection data.
US10111636B2	Synthetic data-driven hemodynamic determination in medical imaging In hemodynamic determination in medical imaging, the classifier is trained from synthetic data rather than relying on training data from other patients. A computer model (in silico) may be perturbed in many different ways to generate many different examples. The flow is calculated for each resulting example. A bench model (in vitro) may similarly be altered in many different ways. The flow is measured for each resulting example. The machine-learnt classifier uses features from medical scan data for a particular patient to estimate the blood flow based on mapping of features to flow learned from the synthetic data. Perturbations or alterations may account for therapy so that the machine-trained classifier may estimate the results of therapeutically altering a patient-specific input feature. Uncertainty may be handled by training the classifier to predict a distribution of possibilities given uncertain input distribution. Combinations of one or more of uncertainty, use of synthetic training data, and therapy prediction may be provided.
US10111633B2	Local FFR estimation and visualisation for improved functional stenosis analysis A system (IPS) and related method for fractional flow reserve, FFR, simulation. The simulation for a range of FFR values for a vasculature portion is based on a composite transfer function which is combined from a weighted sum of global effect transfer functions he, each representing a distinct physical effect that causes a pressure drop. The weights we are gotten from a previous training phase against pressure pi versus flow rate fi 5 sample measurements associated with respective vasculature geometries. The simulated range of FFR values is visualized in a graphics display (GD) as a function of pressure and flow rate values within respective intervals.
US10111631B2	System and method for generating and displaying tomosynthesis image slabs A system for processing breast tissue images includes an image processing computer and a user interface operatively coupled to the image processing computer, wherein the image processing computer is configured to obtain image data of breast tissue, processing the image data to generate a set of reconstructed image slices, the reconstructed image slices collectively depicting the breast tissue, process respective subsets of the reconstructed image slices to generate a set of image slabs, each image slab comprising a synthesized 2D image of a portion of the breast tissue obtained from a respective subset of the set of reconstructed image slices.
US10111627B2	Medical image processing apparatus According to one embodiment, a radiation diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray tube, radiation detecting elements, signal processing substrates, and processing circuitry. The signal processing substrates performs processing including at least A/D conversion processing on outputted signals of the radiation detecting elements and outputs processed signals as the outputted signals subjected to the processing. The processing circuitry identifies a non-observing element or a non-observing substrate based on information on an imaging region included in imaging conditions of an object, the non-observing element being a radiation detecting element of the radiation detecting elements which corresponds to a region other than the imaging region, and the non-observing substrate being a signal processing substrate of the signal processing substrates which corresponds to the non-observing element. The processing circuitry further controls an operation of the non-observing element or an operation of the non-observing substrate in imaging under the imaging conditions.
US10111626B2	X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray computed tomography (CT) apparatus according to an embodiments includes collection circuitry, control circuitry and image generation circuitry. The collection circuitry collects a signal derived from X-rays emitted from an X-ray tube and transmitted through a subject. The control circuitry calculates a value of tube current to be supplied to the X-ray tube in a main scan, based on a first image acquired through a reconstruction process using the signal and a first filter, the signal being collected by the collection circuitry in a localizer scan. The image generation circuitry generates a second image as a localizer image through a reconstruction process using the signal and a second filter, the signal being collected by the collection circuitry in the localizer scan.
US10111623B2	Multi-electrode mapping catheter A multi-electrode mapping catheter for endocardial contact mapping of a heart chamber includes an expandable basket movable between a contracted configuration and a pre-shaped deployed configuration, the expandable basket including a plurality of flexible splines. Each spline includes a flex circuit and an electrode for mapping. A catheter shaft extending from the basket includes a lumen formed therethrough for receiving an ablation catheter for placement within the expandable basket. Each flex circuit includes a conductor that directly connects the proximal end of the catheter shaft to an electrode as a single continuous piece. In another embodiment, a shaft flex circuit extends along the length of the shaft and is electrically connected to a basket flex circuit. The expandable basket maintains the electrodes in direct contact with the wall of the heart while accommodating wall motion of the beating heart during mapping and can continually map while ablating.
US10111621B2	Disposable printed conductive lead elements for medical applications A conductive lead that connects a medical sensor or probe to a monitoring or analytical machine. The conductive lead is flexible, lightweight and can be manufactured at a very low cost. The conductive lead has a dielectric flexible substrate. Conductive ink is printed upon the flexible substrate. The conductive ink forms contact pads and connection lines on the flexible substrate. The connection lines electrically interconnect the various conductive pads. An insulation layer covers the connection lines The insulation layer can be dialectic ink that is printed atop the conductive ink. Peel-away protective covers are used to cover the contact pads. Any one of the contact pads can be exposed for use by removing the protective cover that covers it. The contact pads are used to electrically interconnect with both the sensor and the machine.
US10111618B2	Dual purpose wearable patch for measurement and treatment A dual purpose wearable patch includes a stretchable and permeable substrate, a sensing unit mounted in the stretchable and permeable substrate, wherein the sensing unit can conduct a measurement of a user to produce a measurement signal, one or more electrodes respectively attached to the stretchable and permeable substrate, a circuit substrate on the stretchable and permeable substrate, wherein the circuit substrate includes a circuit electrically connected with the one or more electrodes and the sensing unit, and a semiconductor chip mounted on the circuit substrate and in connection with the circuit. The semiconductor chip can receive the measurement signal from the sensing unit and can produce a treatment control signal to control the one or more electrodes to apply a voltage across the user's body.
US10111613B2	Methods for data retention in an implantable medical device Methods for storing data records associated with a medical monitoring event in a data structure. An implanted device obtains data and stores the data in the data record in a first data structure that is age-based. Before an oldest data record is lost, the oldest data record may be stored in a second data structure that is priority index-based. The priority index may be determined by a severity level and may be further determined by associated factors. The implanted device may organize, off-load, report, and/or display a plurality of data records based on an associated priority index. Additionally, the implanted device may select a subset or composite of physiologic channels from the available physiologic channels based on a selection criterion.
US10111611B2	Personal emotional profile generation The mental state of an individual is obtained in order to generate an emotional profile for the individual. The individual's mental state is derived from an analysis of the individual's facial and physiological information. The emotional profile of other individuals is correlated to the first individual for comparison. Various categories of emotional profiles are defined based upon the correlation. The emotional profile of the individual or group of individuals is rendered for display, used to provide feedback and to recommend activities for the individual, or provide information about the individual.
US10111607B2	Method and apparatus for controlling lesion size in catheter-based ablation treatment A method and apparatus that utilizes a force-time integral for real time estimation of lesion size in catheter-based ablation systems. The apparatus measures the force exerted by a contact ablation probe on a target tissue and integrates the force over an energization time of the ablation probe. The force-time integral can be calculated and utilized to provide an estimated lesion size (depth, volume and/or area) in real time. The force-time integral may also account for variations in the power delivered to the target tissue in real time to provide an improved estimation of the lesion size. In one embodiment, the force metric can be used as feedback to establish a desired power level delivered to the probe to prevent steam popping.
US10111599B2	Shielded twisted pair of conductors using conductive ink An apparatus for transmitting electrical signals is disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate and a twisted pair of conductors located on the substrate. The twisted pair of conductors has a first layer comprising conductive material, a second layer comprising nonconductive material, and a third player comprising conductive material. The first layer has a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of gaps. The second layer is positioned in said gaps and electrically insulates a portion of the segments positioned within the gaps. The third layer is positioned over the second layer. The third layer is configured to electrically connects an end of one segment to an end of another segment. The twisted pair of conductors formed by the three dimensional structure comprises two electrically isolated conductors twisted about each other.
US10111598B2	System and method for focal source identification Various embodiments are described herein for a system, method, and device for identifying focal source locations of electrophysiological activity in an organ. The system, method and device may also be used to guide catheter ablation of the organ. An electrogram signal can be obtained from a location in the organ, and it can be determined if the electrogram is periodic and, if so, the corresponding periodicity cycle length. A plurality of peaks associated with the cycle length can be identified. The location can be identified as a focal source location when the periodicity cycle length and the plurality of peaks have focal source characteristics. Methods are also described for identifying a direction of wave propagation and identifying multiple periodicities within an electrogram signal.
US10111595B2	Method for checking tooth positions The invention relates to a method for checking tooth positions, wherein an initial three-dimensional volume exposure (1) of teeth (2, 3, 4) to be checked is implemented, wherein the position and orientation of the teeth (2, 3, 4) to be checked are determined based on the initial volume exposure (1); wherein the teeth to be checked are natural teeth (2, 3, 4) comprised of tooth stumps (6, 7, 8) and tooth roots (9, 10, 11) and/or are artificial teeth comprised of artificial tooth stumps and implants; wherein the positional relationship and orientation of the tooth stumps (6, 7, 8) relative to the tooth roots (9, 10, 11) and/or to the implants are determined in particular. For checking, a first optical surface monitoring exposure (25) of the teeth (2, 3, 4) is implemented, wherein using the positional relationship thus determined the position and orientation of the tooth roots (9, 10, 11) and/or of the implants relative to one another and/or relative to a jawbone (5) are determined based on the position of the surfaces (13, 14, 15) of the tooth stumps (6, 7, 8) from the optical surface monitoring exposure (25).
US10111594B2	Compact optical imaging devices, systems, and methods An optical imaging device and system can be used to visualize and/or provide a quantitative measure of changes in patient vasculature, for example, to monitor responsiveness of a tumor to a particular chemotherapy treatment. A plurality of detectors (e.g., two) are spaced from a plurality of substantially monochromatic light sources (e.g., four) on an interrogation face of the handheld device. Wavelengths of light in the near-infrared range are used to measure the content of hemoglobin, water, and lipid of the tissue that the interrogation face comes in contact with. The light can be modulated so that the effect of ambient light is not minimized or at least reduced. The detected signal is amplified, filtered, and digitized within the device by appropriate electronics. In embodiments, handheld device can include a wireless communication module, such as a Bluetooth device, for wireless transmission of data to/from the remote processor or computer.
US10111590B2	Health monitoring device One example discloses a health monitoring device, including: a communications circuit configured to receive a set of health sensor data based on a body surface; and a near-field antenna, coupled to the circuit, and conformally coupled to the body surface.
US10111588B2	Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback A transceiver for interfacing with an analyte sensor. The transceiver may include an interface device and a notification device. The interface device may be configured to convey a power signal to the analyte sensor and to receive data signals from the analyte sensor. The notification device may be configured to generate one or more of a vibrational, aural, and visual signal based on one or more data signals received from the analyte sensor. The interface device of the transceiver may receive analyte data from the analyte sensor, and the transceiver may comprise a processor configured to calculate an analyte concentration value based on the received analyte data. The notification device may be configured to generate one or more of aural, visual, or vibrational alarm when the calculated analyte concentration value exceeds or falls below a threshold value.
US10111585B2	Vision testing device and head mount type display device When displaying visual targets on a planar display element and performing vision examinations, the size of the visual target visible to the subject changes according to the position at which the visual target is displayed. This vision examination device includes: a planar display element that displays visual targets to a subject of a vision examination; and a display optical system provided upon an optical axis between an eyeball position at which an eyeball of the subject is arranged and a display screen of the planar display element. The display optical system includes an f-θ optical system having a proportional relationship between an image height on the display screen of the planar display element and the angle of incidence θ for the main light rays when the subject views the visual target through the display optical system from the eyeball position.
US10111584B2	Apparatus and method for fixation measurement with refraction error measurement using image sensing devices A method and apparatus for fixation measurement includes projecting, by a projection apparatus, a target image onto one or more eyes of a patient and capturing, by one or more image sensing devices disposed conjugate to the one or more eyes, a reflected image reflected from the one or more eyes in response to the target image, wherein the reflected image includes information indicating the fixation of the one or more eyes.
US10111578B2	Hybrid apparatus for fluid supply for endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning A hybrid apparatus for delivery of fluid in connection with endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning including a connector which is adaptable to a flexible or rigid container, a connector arranged at the end thereof and connected via a tubing supply to a fluid, air and or gas source and to an endoscope during a procedure.
US10111577B2	Endoscopic instrument with an LED illumination module An endoscopic instrument is provided with an LED illumination module having at least one LED arranged at the distal end of the instrument and having an electrical connection lead attached to this LED. The connection lead is a coaxial cable, which extends from the distal end to the proximal end of the instrument, and is designed for leading away the waste heat produced by the LED. At least one electrical conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to the LED in a heat-conducting manner.
US10111576B2	Bottle washer assembly for dishwasher appliance Bottle washer assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. A bottle washer assembly includes a main conduit defining a main passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough, and a tine base connected to the main conduit, the tine base defining a base passage in fluid communication with the main passage for flowing wash fluid from the main passage therethrough. The bottle washer assembly further includes a check valve disposed within the base passage, the check valve movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the check valve permits wash fluid flow therepast and in the closed position the check valve prevents wash fluid flow therepast. The bottle washer assembly further includes a spray tine, the spray tine comprising a conduit defining a passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough, the spray tine removably connectable to the tine base.
US10111575B2	Dishwashing appliance having a door linkage assembly An appliance, such as a dishwashing appliance having a door linkage assembly is generally provided herein. The dishwashing appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a door, a spring linkage, and a linkage latch. The tub may be disposed inside the cabinet and define a front opening. The door may be rotatably positioned at the front opening. The spring linkage may bias the door toward a closed position. The spring linkage may extend from a first end to a second end. The first end may be mounted to the cabinet. The second end may include a fastener that is selectively attached to the door. The linkage latch may extend laterally from one of a pair of opposing sidewalls below the door. The linkage latch may define a latch channel to selectively receive the spring linkage when the fastener is detached from the door.
US10111573B2	Adapter and spray assembly for a dishwasher appliance Adapters and spray arm assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. An adapter defines an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The adapter includes a base unit. The base unit includes an inlet housing defining an inlet annulus. The base unit further includes a first conduit extending from the inlet housing and comprising a passage defined between an inlet and an outlet. The base unit further includes a second conduit extending from the inlet housing and comprising a passage defined between an inlet and an outlet. The entire passage of the first conduit and the entire passage of the second conduit each extend at an angle to the axial direction of less than or equal to 60 degrees.
US10111565B2	Backpack blower vac collection bag The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device, that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris.
US10111550B2	Stick-on hangers for barrier assembly A barrier assembly for blocking a potentially debris-carrying airflow includes an elongated, flexible barrier sheet extending from a ceiling to a floor and a plurality of hanger structures engaging an upper edge of the sheet in longitudinally spaced relation therealong. Each hanger structure includes a connector tab adapted for engagement with a suspension member and a pair of diverging adhesive panels for adhesive engagement with the sheet. The suspension members engage ceiling members to support the sheet from the ceiling.
US10111549B2	Stand A stand may be provided. The stand may include a base portion. The base portion may be a hollow cylinder with an open top, capable of retaining liquid. The base portion may also have support legs extending therefrom. There may be brace members situated within the base portion that may form a socket for receiving a securing portion. The securing portion may be able to rotate and tilt within the socket formed by the brace members. The securing portion may be a hollow sphere with receiving aperture defined by an open ended cylinder extending therefrom. There may be locking members for locking the securing portion in a desired orientation and there may be fastening members for securing an object within the securing portion.
US10111542B2	Simple holder The present invention relates to a simple holder which includes an elastic first sheet structure. The first sheet structure has a first side and a second side which are opposite to each other, a hole located between the first side and the second side, a first cutting slit formed by cutting from the edge of the first side inwards, and a second cutting slit formed by cutting from the edge of the second side inwards. The center of the hole is located between the first cutting slit and the second cutting slit. The first sheet structure can be bent to make the first cutting slit slotting into the second cutting slit for locking. The simple holder provided by the present invention is formed by sheets and is thus convenient to be manufactured, transported and stored.
US10111539B2	Shelf partition for displaying bagged food items and method of using the same A shelf partition for containing and displaying bagged bulk food on point-of-sale shelving has a front panel and an adjustable length side panel. The front panel has at least a translucent front portion. The translucent front portion has a convex outer face adapted to magnify a flat image when the flat image is positioned behind the front portion of the front panel. The adjustable length side panel is connected to the front panel. The front face portion of the front panel and at least a first portion of the side panel are integrally formed as a monolithic and homogenous injection molded piece.
US10111535B2	Edge structure for body support surface An edge structure for a body support surface configured to provide generally rigid support for a suspension component, such as a load bearing fabric, while being flexible in response to a direct load, such as an occupant sitting directly on the edge structure. The edge structure is configured to have a substantially greater moment of inertia in the direction of loads applied by the suspension component than in the direction of direct loads. In one embodiment, the edge structure includes an arrangement of main beams and segmented beams. In another embodiment, the edge structure may include a beam with flex grooves. The flex grooves may be filled with a resilient material. In another aspect, the edge structure may include separate sections molded directly to the suspension component. The sections may be rotated and joined to form a peripheral edge structure. Rotation may place the suspension component under tension.
US10111532B2	Heat and flame-resistance materials and upholstered articles incorporating same A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.
US10111527B2	Bendable panel for furniture and sofa having same Disclosed are bendable panels for furniture, and sofa frames and sofas composed of bendable panels. A bendable panel for furniture includes a panel formed with one or more bending lines. The one or more bending lines divide the panel into a panel body and one or more panel extensions. A respective panel extension in the one or more panel extensions is bendable with respect to the panel body along a corresponding bending line in the one or more bending lines between a first angle and a second angle.
US10111520B2	Storage system and article retrieving method An apparatus is disclosed that provides a storage system designed to allow pickers to easily and efficiently pull products from all portions of the storage system from a single side of the storage system. The storage system includes a first storage rack that has a first plurality of columns and a first platform extending from one of the first plurality of columns. An outer edge of the first platform forms an end of the first storage rack. Positioned adjacent to the first storage rack is a second storage rack with a second plurality of columns and a second platform that extends from one of the second plurality of columns, where an outer edge of the second platform forms an end of the second storage rack. An aisle is formed by a predetermined distance between the outer edges of the first and second platforms.
US10111515B2	Number of bristle for any shape's disc by mano injection molding A method for manufacturing a cosmetic applicator brush, where the cosmetic applicator brush comprises a plurality of discs assembled relative to one another, each disc having a body with a plurality of bristles extending radially therefrom, comprises the step of forming the cosmetic applicator brush by a mono-injection molding, wherein adjacent discs are maintained at an angular relationship with respect to one another independent of a disc specific keying element.
US10111514B2	Rigging bag A storage and carrying bag for climbing, rigging, and rescue gear that provides a user with quick and efficient access to stored gear. The bag includes a dual-compartment body, a first fastening mechanism, an at least one second fastening mechanism, a first strap, and a second strap. The dual-compartment body includes a first panel section, a middle panel section, and a second panel section. The first panel section and the second panel section are connected to the middle panel section on either side to delineate a zig-zag storage body. The first fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the first panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a first compartment. The second fastening mechanism is perimetrically integrated in between the second panel section and the middle panel section to delineate a second compartment. The first strap and the second strap are externally mounted to the dual-compartment body.
US10111511B1	Fragrance testing station A fragrance testing station at which shoppers in a store can experience, by applying directly to their skin, a sampling mixture having the scent of a liquid fragrance product and contained in a reservoir mountable on a store fixture and having a roller on the bottom of the reservoir for being coated by the mixture under force of gravity. A high viscosity additive in the sampling mixture prevents leakage from a space between the reservoir and roller. The roller can be rotated for transferring a coating of the sampling mixture to the skin of a shopper for experiencing the scent of the liquid fragrance product in the sampling mixture. Multiple reservoirs may be mounted side by side for comparing different fragrance products.
US10111502B2	Circumference or length decreasing device A small device, substantially flat, used to shorten the length or circumference of a fabric, or other type of materials, while at the same time making the item being altered look appealing by forming a pleat-like appearance. The device is simple and is made of metal, plastic or other rigid material suitable for its purpose. Configured of one body, this device disappears into the folds of the material and disappears as if it was not even there. It is easy to use and virtually undetected by the wearer.
US10111501B2	Self-binding strap device and method for using same A bi-stable spring band device that is covered substantially along its entire length with Velcro® or similar fastening material, where one side of the device is covered substantially along its length with Velcro® “hook” material and the opposing side of the device is covered substantially along its length with corresponding Velcro® “loop” material. When the device is curled into a rolled-up configuration by application of the bi-stable band, its opposing Velcro® “hook” and “loop” surfaces can fasten together to form a secure strap that is strong enough to hold weighted articles in the air or to securely connect one article to another.
US10111500B2	Self-aligning, quick connect and disconnect magnetic end connectors Self-aligning, durable quick connect strap end connector system that includes a pair of identical end connectors configured to slide together and interconnect. Each end connector includes a body with a strap bar and strap slot formed on the body's proximal end. The body includes a narrow section and a lip section that extends downward and rearward. The lip section includes an abutment surface transversely aligned with the body's longitudinal axis. Located adjacent to the abutment surface is a void area configured to receive the lip section on a second end connector longitudinally aligned with said first end connector. At least one projecting element extends from the abutment surface on said first end connector and fits into a hole formed on the abutment surface of the second end connector. Mounted on each abutment surface is at least one magnet that generate a magnetically attractive force between the two end connectors.
US10111498B1	Tapered belt buckle An apparatus for securing a pair of trousers about a torso includes a belt buckle for attaching opposite ends of a belt thereto and a compartment. The compartment includes a pair of opposing angled vertical sidewalls for progressively curving a portion of a credit card or a driver's license or a personal identification card or a similarly sized card as the card is urged into the compartment. Friction between edges of the card, in particular where the card is curved or bowed, and a the pair of opposing angled vertical sidewalls that are in contact with the card edges secure the card in position in the compartment until a user urges the card out of the compartment. The compartment is sized to house as many cards as desired.
US10111497B2	Button back and button A button back which makes it possible to form the front surface of a button to be a circular shape; a shell cap hard to be rotated; and an umbrella part hard to be deformed. The button back is made of metal, including a cylindrical part and an umbrella part extending radially outward from one axial end of the cylindrical part. The umbrella part includes a first bending part which extends radially outward from the one axial end of the cylindrical part and then bends on the opposite side of the cylindrical part. An outer periphery, including a radially outer end, of the first bending part has a polygonal shape including at least three corners and sides which extend between two circumferentially adjacent corners. The umbrella part includes flat plates extending radially outward from the radially outer end, corresponding to the sides, of the first bending part.
US10111496B2	Drive mechanism for automated footwear platform Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a lacing engine drive apparatus are discussed. In an example, a drive apparatus to rotate a lace spool of a motorized lacing engine within a footwear platform can include a gear motor, a gear box, a worm drive, and a worm gear. The gear box can be mechanically coupled to the gear motor, and the gear box can include a drive shaft extending opposite the gear motor. The worm drive can be slidably keyed to the drive shaft to control rotation of the worm drive in response to gear motor activation. The worm gear can rotate the lace spool upon rotation of the worm drive to tighten or loosen a lace cable on the footwear platform.
US10111485B2	Device for reducing head and neck injury for helmet wearer A motion restrictor device is operable to be worn with a protective helmet to reduce the risk of head or spine injury caused by injurious movement of the helmet. The device includes a helmet-engaging component supported on a harness. The component presents helmet-engagement surfaces positioned on opposite sides of the neck of the user. The component is operable to yieldably bias each of the helmet-engagement surfaces toward the helmet when the device is worn, such that contact with the helmet is maintained as the helmet-engagement surface shifts through a range of motion. The device also includes a brake assembly that restricts shifting of at least one of the helmet-engagement surfaces in response to injurious movement of the helmet.
US10111483B2	Sun protective headware system A sun protective headwear system is provided. The sun protective headwear system may include a headwear having a body and brim portion with a novel sun protective inner lining. The inner lining may incorporate recycled water bottles to achieve advantageous sun protective properties. A closure mechanism may be provided along a rear body portion, near a tensive brim seam joining the brim portion to the body portion, so that in a closed condition the closure mechanism maintains the shape of the headwear while adjusting its fitting so as to be suitable across a wide range of head sizes. The sun protective headwear system may also include a packable pouch dimensioned and adapted to be crushably folded when the packable pouch houses the headwear.
US10111482B2	Cooling assembly A cooling headgear is disclosed. Absorbent material within the headgear retains cold water. When worn by a user, the headgear holds the cold water to the head of the user, cooling the user.
US10111472B2	Wrap back bra A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast covering structures, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the front underband segment and terminating in a first free end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the front underband segment and terminating in a second free end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment unaffixed to the front underband segment in an un-worn configuration.
US10111468B2	Vaporization device A vaporization device is provided having a plurality of pens each having a battery, a mouthpiece, and a ventilated end. A vaporization device is also provided which is disposable having a plurality of pens, each having a vaporization chamber containing a coil, a battery, a PCB, a sensor, and a tank containing e-liquid for vaporization in the pen vaporization chamber through the coil of the pen to create a vaporization product which is mixed in a vapor port of the device through which a plurality of vaporization products are delivered to a user through the mouthpiece of the device in a single vaporization event.
US10111460B2	Method and apparatus for custom rolling a smokable product A product and method of making thereof for the consumption of smokable substances such as tobacco or herbs. The product is comprised of smokable materials such as tobacco, homogenized tobacco, natural leaf materials, vegetable materials, herbal materials, paper, cellulose, and other smokable materials and has a connected form mandrel which is used during the rolling process and disconnected after substantial completion of the rolling process.
US10111459B2	Assembly machine for producing cigarettes, and relative assembly method A method and assembly machine for producing multicomponent cigarettes, each having a number of portions. The assembly machine has a combining unit for forming groups of portions, each having at least two different first portions which are fed perpendicularly to their central axis; a first wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the combining unit, feeds them perpendicularly to their central axis, and winds a first sheet of wrapping material around each group of portions; and a second wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the first wrapping unit, feeds them perpendicularly to their central axis, and winds a second sheet of wrapping material around each group of portions.
US10111457B2	Tobacco material and treatment thereof A tobacco material and a process for the treatment of tobacco are provided. The process comprises securing the tobacco material within a moisture-retaining material and exposing the tobacco material to an ambient processing temperature of at least about 45° C., with the tobacco having a packing density of at least 200 kg/m3 on a dry matter weight base at the start of the process and a moisture content of between about 10% and 15.5%. The treated tobacco material has an aerobic plate count of up to about 1000 CFU/g.
US10111456B2	Methods and compositions for identifying NBB1 mutations Two genes, A622 and NBB1, can be influenced to achieve a decrease of nicotinic alkaloid levels in plants. In particular, suppression of one or both of A622 and NBB1 may be used to decrease nicotine in tobacco plants.
US10111449B2	Production procedure for a functional feed based in ellagic acid, cimenol and alliin from vegetable extracts to be used as pronutrient in animal feed Obtention of aromatic compounds extracted from Punica granatum, Thymus vulgaris and Allium sativum and which have genome interaction capacity for regeneration of the enterocyte, and their use in the manufacture of functional additives for use in animal feed.
US10111448B2	Feed compositions comprising Ricinodendron heudelotii and methods of processing and using thereof The compositions, methods, and system of the invention provide increased nutrients and kidney size and reduced fat and risks of cardiovascular disease in animals by utilizing njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii) as a feed and oral supplement for the animals.
US10111446B2	Fatty acid vinyl ester copolymers with wax qualities Subject-matter of the invention are processes for preparing fatty acid vinyl ester copolymers by radically initiated polymerization of a) one or more vinyl esters of carboxylic acids having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and b) one or more vinyl esters of carboxylic acids having 2 to 15 carbon atoms, with one or more vinyl esters a) and one or more vinyl esters b) being metered in during the polymerization, characterized in that during the polymerization either the metering rate of vinyl ester a) or the metering rate of vinyl ester b) is reduced and the metering rate of the other of the two vinyl esters, a) or b), is increased.
US10111442B2	Dough mixer A dough mixer includes a main unit with a motor arranged therein and a dough mixing assembly mounted thereon. The dough mixing assembly includes a dough mixing bowl, a top cover, a transmission shaft connected to the motor and is arranged in the dough mixing bowl, a dough mixing unit connected to the transmission shaft and including an upper end, and a scraper unit detachably connected to the upper end of the dough mixing unit. The scraper unit includes a first bowl wall scraper including a first blade fitted to an inner wall of the dough mixing bowl, a second bowl wall scraper including a second blade fitted to the inner wall of the dough mixing bowl, wherein the second bowl wall scraper is arranged opposite to the first bowl wall scraper, and a central scraper including a third blade matched with an outer wall of the transmission shaft.
US10111440B2	Non-aqueous, non-oil live microbial compositions The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control.
US10111439B2	Non-aqueous, non-oil Bacillus amyloliquefaciens compositions The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling nematodes comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier to an area in need of nematode control.
US10111437B2	Substituted guanidines as fungicides A novel guanidine compound having excellent fungicidal activity is represented by formula [I]. (In the formula, Y represents a divalent group represented by formula [II] (wherein each of R7-R9 independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like) or the like; each of X and Z independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkylene group or the like; each of Q1 and Q2 independently represents a single bond or the like; each of A1 and A2 independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted divalent heterocyclic compound residue or the like; and each of R1-R6 independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like.)
US10111436B2	Control of aquatic weeds with endothall and ALS-inhibiting agent Described are preferred methods and compositions for controlling aquatic weeds that involve the use of an ALS-inhibiting herbicidal agent such as penoxsulam in combination with endothall. Preferred herbicidal combinations allow for enhanced control when treating a body of water to control a target weed population, such as hydrilla.
US10111433B2	Fungicidal compositions A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and R2 is methyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl or cyclopropyl; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially leaf spot diseases on cereals.
US10111432B2	Picolinamide N-oxide compounds with fungicidal activity This disclosure relates to picolinamide N-oxides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.
US10111430B2	Insecticidal polymer matrix comprising PBO and DM An insecticidal polymer matrix containing Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) and deltamethrin (DM), wherein the ratio between the content of PBO and the content of DM in terms of weight is higher than 3.
US10111428B2	Nematocide containing lactonic ring and preparation method and application thereof A nematocide containing lactonic ring and a preparation method and application thereof. The nematocide containing lactonic ring includes hydrogen, cyan, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, alkyl containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxyphenyl, alkoxy containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and one or more chlorine atoms in place of hydrogen atoms on the carbon atoms, alkoxy containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and one or more fluorine atoms in place of hydrogen atoms on the carbon atoms, nitryl, and amido; R6 is selected from hydrogen, fluorine and chlorine. A result is good control effects on the eggs and second-stage juveniles of root-knot nematodes, and especially inhibition of the hatch of root-knot nematode eggs on cucumbers, tomatoes, tobaccos and soybeans, etc. The nematocide has high insecticidal efficacy and can prevent the production of antibodies in pests even after a long time of use.
US10111420B2	Wetting composition The invention relates to a wetting composition comprising greater than or equal to about 50 wt % of a C5 to C12 alcohol; and a surfactant, methods for using the wetting composition and products containing the wetting composition.
US10111412B1	Fish culling clip A self-tightening culling clip used to secure a marker to a fish for quick identification of the fish in a livewell, for example. The self-tightening culling clip has handles coupled together about a handle pivot and a marker attached to a lift-pivot. A spring forces the jaw end of the handles together and a user may squeeze the handle end of the handles to open the jaws for attaching to a fish. When the marker is lifted, the handles pivot about the handle-pivot to apply force to close the jaws, thereby creating a self-tightening culling clip. A pair of links extend from the lift pivot to the handles and these links for the handle end of the handles outward when the marker is lifted. The marker may have a distinctive identifier color and/or character.
US10111409B2	Remote-controlled animal release device A remotely-controlled animal release device for releasing a dog from a chain to chase off intruders. The remotely-controlled animal release device includes a support assembly including a support member; a catch assembly in communication with the support member for releaseably retaining an animal with up to 300 pounds of tension; and an actuating assembly in communication with the catch assembly for releasing the animal from a restraint.
US10111406B2	Stimulant infused cat scratcher products A cat scratcher is either in the form of a rigid support and cat scratcher surface or in the form of a body of corrugated cardboard. The corrugated cardboard body typically has a plurality of corrugated subparts, each corrugated subpart being a corrugated sheet having top and bottom surfaces and planar sheets of kraft paper adhered thereto through the use of an aqueous-based adhesive, the aqueous-based adhesive including a catnip or silver vine hydrosol. This same adhesive can be used to adhere a cat scratcher surface to its rigid support.
US10111403B2	Disposable kitty litter box A disposable kitty litter box is provided. The disposable kitty litter box includes a base portion and a plurality of layer portions each including a plurality of apertures. In an assembled configuration, the plurality of apertures of each layer portion of the plurality of layer portions are offset from each other to keep kitty litter from passing between a plurality of apertures of a top layer portion.
US10111401B2	System and method for determining whether to operate a robot in conjunction with a rotary parlor In certain embodiments, a system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first hind location of a first hind leg of a dairy livestock based at least in part on visual data captured by the three-dimensional camera and determine a second hind location of a second hind leg of the dairy livestock based at least in part on the visual data. The processor is further operable to determine a measurement, wherein the measurement is the distance between the first hind location and the second hind location. Additionally, the processor is operable to determine whether the measurement exceeds a minimum threshold.
US10111398B1	Soybean cultivar S170015 A soybean cultivar designated S170015 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170015, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170015, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170015, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170015. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170015. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170015, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170015 with another soybean cultivar.
US10111396B1	Soybean variety 5PZCY11 A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZCY11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZCY11, cells from soybean variety 5PZCY11, plants of soybean 5PZCY11, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZCY11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZCY11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZCY11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZCY11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZCY11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZCY11 are further provided.
US10111395B2	Melon plants with enhanced fruit yields A Cucumis melo plant or a part thereof, the plant bearing more than 12 fruit, the fruit being seedless. Methods of generating same and breeding same are also disclosed.
US10111394B2	Plant growing system Systems and associated apparatus and methods are described for growing plants in a dense and efficient manner in an indoor environment using artificial light. The systems are configured to hold a high density of plants at a relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture that provides artificial light for growth of the plants. As the plants grow, the plants are transferred to one or more following stations or stages, each of which is configured to hold the now larger plants at the same relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture. By providing multiple stages to accommodate plant growth, and maintaining the close positioning of the plants to the light fixtures, the impact of the artificial light on the growth of the plants is maximized and the efficiency of the electrical energy use is increased.
US10111393B1	Plant pots with stabilizing stakes and related methods A plant pot assembly includes a plant pot defining an inner volume, having an upper pot edge and including a mounting flange. A plurality of peripheral stakes attached to the mounting flange extend upwardly therefrom around the upper pot edge. The mounting flange defines a plurality of stake mounting holes, and each of the plurality of peripheral stakes includes a lower stake portion received in a respective one of the plurality of stake mounting holes. The plant pot assembly further includes a drainage system and a feeding system.
US10111392B2	Lighting system for promoting the rapid maturation of commercial plants A system and method for providing light to a plant with a life cycle that includes a seedling growth period, a vegetative growth period, and a flowering growth period. Illumination to the plant is provided with an array of LEDs that contains red LEDs, blue LEDs and white LEDs. During the seedling growth period, no red LEDs are illuminated. Blue and white LEDs are lit, wherein the blue light is more intense than the white. During the vegetative growth period, white and blue LEDs are lit, wherein the white light is more intense than the white. During the flowering growth period, red and white LEDs are lit, wherein the red light is more intense than the white light. The change in coloring and intensity has beneficial effects during each growth period and at the same time inhibits insects.
US10111391B2	Agricultural baler with auxiliary power system for powering various functional components onboard the baler An agricultural baler includes a chassis, a flywheel carried by the chassis, and a driveline associated with the flywheel and couplable with a PTO of a traction unit. The baler is characterized by an auxiliary power system coupled with the driveline. The auxiliary power system is configured for receiving power from the driveline, storing the power, and utilizing the stored power to power at least one functional component onboard the baler.
US10111390B2	Auxiliary power system for an agricultural baler with flywheel start up An agricultural baler is characterized by an APS coupled with a driveline and configured for receiving power from the driveline, storing the power, and transmitting the stored power back to the driveline. An electrical processing circuit which is coupled with the APS is operable to control operation of the APS to rotate the flywheel upon start up of the baler.
US10111384B2	Agricultural chopper with linked counter knives and shear bar An agricultural harvester includes a chassis; a threshing and separating assembly carried by the chassis; and a chopper assembly carried by the chassis that receives crop material from the threshing and separating assembly. The chopper assembly includes at least one movable chopping knife; a plurality of counter knives movable between a first knife position and a second knife position, the plurality of counter knives configured to cooperate with the at least one chopping knife to cut crop material when in the first knife position; a shear bar movable between a first bar position and a second bar position; and a linkage assembly connected to the plurality of counter knives and the shear bar such that the linkage assembly is selectively actuable to simultaneously move the plurality of counter knives and the shear bar between their respective first and second positions.
US10111382B2	Mid-mount riding grass mower with a mower unit cover A mid-mount riding grass mower includes a belt transmission device attached to an upper portion of a mower unit, and a cover unit that covers the belt transmission device. The cover unit includes a lower cover extending upward from the mower deck so as to surround three sides of the belt transmission device, and right and left side covers detachably attached to right and left end portions of the traveling vehicle body. The lower cover has an upper end disposed higher than an upper end of the belt transmission device and has a vertical length for forming a maintenance space relative to a front/rear intermediate lower portion of the traveling vehicle body when the mower unit is located at its lower limit position.
US10111381B2	Walk power mower with transmission providing both forward and reverse propulsion A walk power mower having a cutting deck supported upon the ground by a front and rear wheel(s). The mower includes a traction drive system incorporating a bidirectional transmission adapted to propel the mower alternatively in both forward and reverse directions. In some embodiments, the mower may include a single bidirectional transmission (e.g., powering only rear wheel(s) or only front wheel(s) of the mower), while in other embodiments, two bidirectional transmissions may be provided to power both the front and the rear wheel(s). In other embodiments, the mower may include a bidirectional transmission powering the rear wheel(s), while the front wheel(s) may be attached to the deck via a caster assembly.
US10111379B2	Control system for controlling header speed of an agricultural vehicle A control system and method for adjusting a rotational speed of a header on an agricultural vehicle based on ground speed of the agricultural vehicle. The header may include a plurality of cutters rotatably actuated with a header actuator. The control system may have a processor that compares a ground speed of the agricultural vehicle with a threshold ground speed. If the ground speed of the agricultural vehicle is below the threshold ground speed, the processor may command the header actuator to rotate the cutters at a constant predetermined rotational speed. If the ground speed of the agricultural vehicle is above the threshold ground speed, the processor may command the header actuator to increase rotational speed of the cutters in proportion to the ground speed of the agricultural vehicle.
US10111375B2	Seed meter for planting multiple types of seed in a single planting pass A seed meter allows for planting multiple types of seed and rapidly switching between the types being planted in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting. The seed meter has a split seed meter reservoir with a pair of seed meter chambers flanked by or next to a pair of seed disks. Activation and deactivation of the seed disks within the seed meter are synchronized to selectively deliver one type of seed from one of the seed meter chambers for delivery out of a single seed tube of the seed meter, which may provide absolute and instantaneous on-the-go seed switching within a single row from each seed meter.
US10111374B2	Rotatable two-point hitch system A two-point hitch system includes an attachment assembly configured to attach the two-point hitch system to a towable implement. The two-point hitch system further includes a mount member mechanically coupled to the attachment assembly. The two-point hitch system additionally includes two rotatable ends rotatably coupled to the mount member; wherein each of the two rotatable ends comprise a removable fastener configured to attach the two-point hitch system to a towing vehicle via the two rotatable ends.
US10111371B2	Wearing part arrangement for plough share A wearing-part arrangement for a leading edge provided on a ploughshare of a plough body includes a plough point that is releasably attached to the plough body and provided with a pointed front portion. At least the front portion is mirror-symmetrical around a longitudinal axis of the plough point.
US10117366B2	Spring energized seals and related methods Seal assemblies with a seal body having an inside flange and an outside flange that are biased outwardly away from one another by a spring energizer, such as a canted coil spring or a V-spring. The seal assemblies further include EMI shielding by incorporating at least one spring energizer that provides at least part of a conductive path between a housing and a pin. The conductive path can alternatively be provided by two different spring energizers and optionally with a conductive strip or trace or via a conductive contact ring element. The present seal assemblies are usable in applications having the needle for both sealing and EMI shielding.
US10117364B2	Display device with optically clear fluid disposed between display panel and display cover Display devices, methods for fabricating display devices, and display systems are provided. For example, a display device comprises a display panel, a display cover bonded to a perimeter of the display panel with a perimeter seal, and an optically clear fluid disposed in a gap between the display panel and the display cover. The optically clear fluid has an index of refraction that is substantially matched to an index of refraction of the display cover. The optically clear fluid may comprise oil, alcohol, water, or a liquid gel, for example.
US10117361B2	Computer storage array A computer storage array and ventilation system comprising a vertical air passageway adjacent to a plurality of ventilation apertures defined in a plurality of computer chassis.
US10117358B2	Cooling architecture for a chassis with orthogonal connector system An electronic equipment chassis assembly includes a housing, and a plurality of openings defined in the housing that allow airflow there-through. The openings include at least one intake opening defined in the front surface of the housing and at least one exit opening defined in the rear surface of the housing. The chassis also includes an air filter, and one or more rails disposed within the housing defining receiving slots that releasably secure a first plurality of circuit boards, and a second plurality of circuit boards, which second plurality of circuit boards are orthogonally oriented relative to the first plurality of circuit boards. The chassis includes an airflow assembly proximate the top surface of the housing, and one or more output fans proximate the rear surface of the housing. The airflow assembly and the output fans balance airflow throughout the chassis.
US10117354B2	Motor drive unit provided with housing formed with opening A motor drive unit which improves the cooling ability. The motor drive unit comprises electronic components and a housing which surrounds the electronic components. The housing has a back plate to which the electronic components are fixed, a front plate which faces the back plate, and a first side plate and second side plate which face each other and extend from the back plate to the front plate. The first side plate has openings which pass through the first side plate and slants with respect to the back plate so as to approach the second side plate or separate from the second side plate the further from the back plate toward the front plate.
US10117352B2	Slide rail assembly A slide rail assembly for mounting a chassis to a rack is provided. The chassis has multiple mounting members on a lateral side. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack by two brackets and includes first and second rails, a first auxiliary supporting member, and multiple reinforcing segments. The first rail has first and second sides, wherein the first side has a concave space. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail and has an inner side and an outer side. The first auxiliary supporting member is mounted in the concave space of the first side of the first rail. The reinforcing segments are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the second rail.
US10117351B2	Cable management arm A cable management arm includes: a support arm having a connecting portion at both ends separately and at least one chute extended along the support arm; and at least one cable management box having a retaining portion on a side, and movably installed in the chute, and the cable management box including a main body and a cover, and a the main body has a cross-section being a U-shaped structure, and a first pivoting portion and a latching portion disposed at two end portions of an opening of the main body respectively, and the cover having a second pivoting portion corresponsive to the first pivoting portion for pivotally coupling the cover to the main body to cover the opening of the main body, and a locking means for adjusting the position of the cable management box with respect to the support arm all the time.
US10117344B2	Mounting systems for media players Shelf systems can be configured to couple an electronic device to a wall. In some embodiments, shelf systems include a base having a backside configured to face inward towards the wall and a frontside configured to face outward away from the wall. Shelf systems can also include a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are coupled to the base, protrude away from the wall, and help secure the electronic device to the base. In several embodiments, a level is configured to indicate a horizontal condition of the shelf.
US10117343B2	Three-dimensional structures and related methods of forming three-dimensional structures The present disclosure provides three-dimensional structures and related methods. The three-dimensional structures may define patterns of positive and negative spaces on opposing surfaces that combine to form the three-dimensional structures. The negative spaces of the patterns may intersect to form apertures through the three-dimensional structures, which may define linear or non-linear paths therethrough. The apertures may be configured to provide desirable characteristics with respect to light, sound, and fluid travel therethrough. Further, the three-dimensional structures may be configured to define desired stiffness, weight, and/or flexibility. The three-dimensional structures may be employed in embodiments including heat sinks, housings, speaker or vent covers, springs, etc.
US10117341B2	Controller and manufacturing method thereof A controller (1) includes a primary molded portion (11) in which a resin molded body (10) is integrated with a bus bar (100) using a resin, causing one end of the bus bar (100) to function as a connector terminal which protrudes into connector portions (13) to (15), and configured to form electronic component disposition portions (16a) to (16d) in which an electronic component (40) is disposed and a power device disposition portion (17) in which a power device (50) is disposed, and a secondary molded portion (21) integrated with the electronic component (40), the power device (50), and the primary molded portion (11) in a state in which the electronic component (40) is disposed at the electronic component disposition portions (16a) to (16d) and the power device (50) is disposed at the power device disposition portion (17).
US10117336B2	Method of manufacturing a wiring substrate A wiring substrate includes an insulating layer, a connection pad buried in the insulating layer in a state that an upper surface of the connection pad is exposed from an upper surface of the insulating layer and a lower surface and at least a part of a side surface of the connection pad contact the insulating layer, and a concave level difference portion formed in the insulating layer around an outer periphery part of the connection pad, wherein an upper surface of the connection pad and an upper surface of the insulating layer are arranged at a same height.
US10117334B2	Magnetic assembly A magnetic assembly is disclosed. The magnetic assembly includes a first magnetic core, a second magnetic core and a first series winding. The first magnetic core has a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, at least one first sidewall through-hole and at least one second sidewall through-hole. The second magnetic core is connected to the first top surface of the first magnetic core. The first series winding has a first upper winding set, a first sidewall winding set, and a second sidewall winding set disposed on the first top surface, the first sidewall and the second sidewall respectively. The upper winding set is connected to the lower winding set via the first sidewall winding set and the second sidewall winding set is further connected to the lower winding set, so as to form the first series winding around the first magnetic core.
US10117331B2	Display device Provided is a display device or an input/output device in which reflection of outside light is reduced. The display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first surface. A transistor is over the first surface. The second substrate includes a second surface. A first structure having a projection, a second structure having a projection, a black matrix covering the first structure and the second structure, and a color filter are over the second surface. The first surface faces the second surface. The black matrix has a plurality of projections reflecting the projection of the first structure and the projection of the second structure. A planar shape of the first structure is different from a planar shape of the second structure.
US10117330B2	Touch panel A conductive component includes: a first electrode pattern which is made of metal thin wires, the first electrode pattern including a plurality of first conductive patterns that extend in a first direction. Each first conductive pattern includes, at least, inside thereof, a sub-nonconduction pattern that is electrically separated from the first conductive pattern. An area A of each first conductive pattern and an area B of each sub-nonconduction patterns satisfy a relation of 5%
US10117328B1	Flexible circuit board and method for manufacturing same The present disclosure relates to a flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a first conductive trace substrate and a third conductive layer, a second conductive post and a third conductive post. The first conductive trace substrate includes a first insulating layer, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer formed two opposite surfaces of the first insulating layer. The first conductive layer includes a first signal line, the second conductive layer includes a second signal line, and the first signal line is parallel connected with the second signal line.
US10117327B2	Radio-frequency module A radio-frequency module includes: boards; interconnect parts that are conductor layers on the individual boards, at least one of the conductor layers being connected to an RF chip; a land that is a conductor layer connected to one of the interconnect parts; a transmission unit disposed between the boards, connected to the boards through the land to transmit a signal; a ground conductor disposed around the land and the interconnect part connected to the land; an isolation part disposed between the interconnect layer connected to the land and the ground conductor to isolate the interconnect layer connected to the land from the ground conductor; and a coupling part disposed between the land and the ground conductor to short-circuit the land and the ground conductor.
US10117324B2	Shielding case, PCB and terminal device Described are a shielding case, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and a terminal device. The shielding case includes a first shielding case body (1) and a second shielding case body (2) which are interconnected with each other, wherein the second shielding case body (2) at least partially covers an outside of the first shielding case body (1), and a heat storage material (3) is accommodated between the first shielding case body (1) and the second shielding case body (2).
US10117320B2	Accelerator and particle beam irradiation system The accelerator includes a circular vacuum container which contains a circular return yoke. With respect to the central axis of the vacuum container, an incidence electrode is arranged towards the entrance of a beam emission path inside of the return yoke. Inside of the return yoke, electrodes are arranged radially from the incidence electrode in the periphery of the incidence electrode. Recesses are arranged alternately with the electrodes in the circumferential direction of the return yoke. In the vacuum container, an orbit-concentric region is formed in which multiple beam orbits centered on the incidence electrode are present, and, in the periphery of said region, an orbit-eccentric area is formed in which multiple beam orbits eccentric to the incidence electrode are present. In the orbit-eccentric region, the beam orbits between the incidence electrode and the entrance to the beam emission path are denser.
US10117319B2	Method and system for generating plasma in an atmosphere A method is provided for generating a region of plasma in a gaseous atmosphere that includes argon. A laser beam from a Ti:sapphire laser is directed into the gaseous atmosphere such that a portion of the argon along the laser beam is ionized. Microwave energy is directed into the ionized region of the laser beam to generate a plasma.
US10117316B1	Rotating identifications in light-based positioning systems Various embodiments disclosed herein include a light-based communication system. The system includes a plurality of luminaires, in which each of the plurality of luminaires is configured to transmit light-based communication (LCom) signals, and a server communicatively coupled to the plurality of luminaires. The server is configured to assign an identifier to each of the plurality of luminaires, transmit the assigned identifier to each of the plurality of luminaires, in which each of the plurality of luminaires transmits the assigned identifier via LCom signals, rotate, in response to receiving a trigger signal, the assigned identifier for each of the plurality of luminaires, and transmit the rotated identifier to each of the plurality of luminaires, in which each of the plurality of luminaires transmits the rotated identifier via LCom signals.
US10117315B2	Network of motion sensor lights with synchronized operation The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate remotely controlling a wireless lighting module. The wireless lighting module can include a power source such as a battery, a solar cell, and the like as well as an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs can be controlled based upon a received input (e.g., communicated by way of a radio frequency signal, an infrared signal, . . . ). For example, the input can be obtained from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless lighting module, an radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and so forth. The input can be utilized to switch one or more LEDs on or off, change the intensity or color of illumination, modulate illumination, alter the direction of illumination, etc.
US10117314B2	Automatic and decentralized commissioning of replacement lighting units Lighting units, lighting systems, and methods are described herein for automatic and decentralized commissioning of a replacement lighting unit (140, 150, 250). In various embodiments, a replacement lighting unit may receive, from one or more remote lighting units over one or more communication networks, one or more identifiers associated with the one or more remote lighting units. The replacement lighting unit may also receive, from at least one of the one or more remote lighting units over the one or more communication networks, the lighting operation parameters associated with an inoperative lighting unit. The replacement lighting unit may then selectively energize one or more light sources (258) associated with the replacement lighting unit to emit light having one or more properties indicated in the lighting operation parameters associated with the inoperative lighting unit.
US10117312B2	Light source device, projection display device, and light source control method A light source device includes: an excitation light source unit that emits excitation light; a phosphor wheel unit that includes a wheel that produces fluorescence by the excitation light and that, by causing the wheel to rotate, changes the position on the wheel that is irradiated by the excitation light; a detection unit that detects rotation of the wheel; and a control unit that changes intensity of the excitation light on the basis of the detection result of the detection unit and the fluorescence characteristic of the wheel.
US10117311B2	Automatic power controller for a plurality of lighting arrays Systems and methods for operating one or more light emitting devices in a lighting array are disclosed. In one example, two or more negative temperature coefficient devices are electrically coupled in parallel so that a plurality of independently controlled lighting arrays may be controlled via a single amplifier. The two or more negative temperature coefficient devices are positioned in a negative feedback loop of the single amplifier.
US10117306B2	Flexible display substrate, manufacturing method thereof, and flexible display device having the same A flexible display device includes: a display substrate including a plurality of protrusion portions and a plurality of recess portions at one surface thereof and curved surfaces respectively extending between ones of the plurality of protrusion portions towards a center of an adjacent one of the plurality of recess portions; a pixel unit configured to emit light on the display substrate; a first wiring coupled to the pixel unit and elongated in a first direction; and a second wiring elongated in a second direction crossing the first direction.
US10117303B1	Method and system for controlling functionality of lighting devices from a portable electronic device A system controls lighting devices at one or more light-enabled facilities, each of which includes gateway controller at each facility. A facility's gateway controller pairs with a portable electronic device when the portable electronic device arrives at the facility. The gateway controller portable electronic device receives light operation requests from the portable electronic device upon arrival, or from the remote server before arrival. Each light operation request adjusts various hardware settings of the lighting devices to alter the optical characteristics of emitted light at various times. The system also may use geolocation data to identify and schedule lighting services at various light-enabled facilities in a geographic area.
US10117302B1	Electronic driver with electric-leakage protection for LED lighting In a LED driver with electric-leakage protection, a series cascade of a current sensor and a solid-state switch connects a converter circuit to a unipolar voltage source powered by an external voltage source connected to the driver through two electrical contacts. The current sensor measures a return current returned from the converter circuit to the unipolar voltage source. The switch isolates the unipolar voltage source from the converter circuit for electric-shock prevention when the external source is determined not connected to both contacts. To determine it, the switch is switched on for a test duration to drive the converter circuit. This duration is not greater than a maximum test duration predetermined to avoid a person absorbing an energy greater than a pre-defined human-tolerable shock energy when the person accidentally touches one of the contacts. Whether the external source is connected to both contacts is determined according to the return current.
US10117299B1	Light set circuit, light strip and control apparatus therefor A light set circuit having first, second, and third control signal lines arranged in parallel, with pairs of LEDs connected with reverse polarity between pairs of the signal lines. In operation, control apparatus applies a control signal level between one and either of the other signal lines, the remaining control signal line being kept in a floating state for activating a selected one of the four LEDs. A light strip includes plural light set circuits spaced along the control signal lines. In another variation, first and second light points are spaced along the three control signal lines, each including three different color LEDs respectively, there being three pairs of LEDs connected with reverse polarity between pairs of the signal lines for activating a selected one of the six LEDs by applying a control signal level between two of the signal lines, keeping the remaining signal line in a floating state.
US10117296B1	LED straight tube lamps The invention involves a kind of LED straight tube lamp and it falls into the field of lighting technology. The LED straight tube lamp includes a tube, lamp caps that come with contact pins and are located on both ends of the tube, a first rectifying unit and a second rectifying unit that are coupled with the pins on the two ends respectively, a filter unit, and a switch unit that's located between the rectifying unit and the filter unit. The switch unit has sampling end that is coupled with either or both pins. When the pin on either end of LED straight tube lamp is connected to a power supply, if the external impedance of the pin on the other end is equal to or higher than its set value, the switch unit will be disconnected; if it is lower than the set value, the switch unit will be closed. One may effectively increase the safety of LED straight tube lamp in use by measuring the external impedance of the pin on the other end to see if the pin is correctly plugged in the lamp base so as to prevent any risk of electric shock resulted from contact between human body and the pin.
US10117292B2	Medium voltage heater elements moisture detection circuit In various embodiments, an electrical heating assembly is disclosed. The electrical heating assembly comprises one or more electrical heating elements. A current leakage sensor is operatively coupled to the one or more heating elements. The current leakage generates a signal indicative of current leakage from the electrical heating elements. The current leakage is proportional to an amount of moisture in contact with the electrical heating elements. A thyristor is coupled to the electrical heating elements. The thyristor is configured to control a power level of the one or more heating elements. A control logic is coupled to the thyristor and the leakage circuit. The control logic is configured to activate the one or more heating elements in a dry-out mode and a control mode. The control logic switches from the dry-out mode to the control mode when the signal indicative of the current leakage is below a predetermined threshold.
US10117291B2	Wireless messaging address system and method Service Access Codes (SACs) are special codes that are part of the standard North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Presented herein is a solution for which these special SACs can be used as addresses to wireless data and messaging applications without precluding their traditional use for voice calls. Accordingly, provided herein is an exemplary messaging address system and method for facilitating interaction between mobile subscribers and message-based applications. The system comprises: a communications network; and a message center system coupled to said communications network. The message center system comprises a processor configured to: associate destination addresses with corresponding data network addresses; said destination addresses formatted in accordance with a standard non-geographic numbering and administration plan, receive a mobile-originated message generated by a subscriber wireless device; said mobile-originated message including a destination address, translate said mobile-originated message's destination address into its corresponding data network address, and send said mobile-originated message to said corresponding data network address for receipt by a message-based application. In one embodiment of the invention, the destination address is formatted in accordance with the Numbering Plan (NANP) service access code (SAC) format.
US10117290B1	Method and system for using a situational network A network system for accessing situation related information is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a network connection for receiving an indication of an occurrence of a situation; a situational network formed based on the occurrence of the situation, the situational network including a plurality of participant devices determined to be geographically proximate to the situation, each of the participant devices corresponding to a participant in the situational network; a second network connection for presenting a roll call query to each of the plurality of participant devices soliciting a reply related to a status of the participant; a plurality of network connections established for receiving a status response from the participant devices; and a database for aggregating the status responses from responsive participants into a roll call list.
US10117285B2	Cloud WAN overlay network A network device obtains credentials of a customer associated with multiple different cloud providers of which the customer is a subscriber, and establishes, using the credentials of the customer, a cloud wide area network (WAN) overlay network across multiple different cloud computing networks associated with the multiple different cloud providers. The network device, when establishing the cloud WAN overlay network, spins up multiple virtual routers in the cloud resources of the customer at each of the multiple different cloud computing networks, with a different one of the multiple virtual routers being spun up in each of the multiple different cloud computing networks, where each of the multiple different cloud computing networks is associated with a different one of the multiple different cloud providers, and where the multiple virtual routers route data traffic between the different cloud computing networks via the cloud WAN overlay network.
US10117281B2	Wireless provisioning a device for a network using a soft access point A computing device for provisioning a wireless device for connection to a wireless network via a legacy access point. The wireless device supports a wireless protected setup protocol for obtaining the network profile of the network. A user requests the computing device discover wireless devices for provisioning. In response to the user input, the computing device is configured as a soft access point and broadcasts a beacon signal indicating that the access point supports a wireless protected setup protocol, such as Wi-Fi Protected Setup. A request for provisioning is then received by the computing device from the wireless device. A network profile is transmitted from the computing device to the wireless device in accordance with the wireless protected setup protocol. The wireless device may use the profile to connect to the network via the legacy access point using the network profile.
US10117277B2	Terminal and method for transmitting device to device (D2D) signal for D2D communication in wireless access system supporting D2D communication Disclosed is a method for transmitting a device to device (D2D) signal for D2D communication by a D2D terminal in a wireless communication system. The method for transmitting the D2D signal may comprise the steps of: selecting a specific resource set on a D2D resource area configured for the D2D communication; and transmitting the D2D signal using at least one wireless resource corresponding to the particular resource set, wherein the D2D resource area includes a plurality of resource sets, and the plurality of resource sets are individually associated with different cells and correspond to different resource regions on a time domain.
US10117276B2	IMSI acquisition by base station controller Methods and apparatus are disclosed for enabling a wireless device engaging in a circuit-switched connection with a base station controller in a GSM network to access a Wi-Fi radio access network. The location information of the wireless device in the GSM network is provided to the Wi-Fi access controller using a location function. The base station controller serving the wireless device updates a location function with the current location of the wireless device, and the Wi-Fi access controller obtains the current location of the wireless device from the location function.

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