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| US10139032B2 |
Thread protector
This tubular member thread protector generally comprises an outer member capable of rotation in a first direction about an axis and an inner member coaxially integrated within the first member and capable of rotation in an opposite direction. The inner member comprises a flexible annular sleeve having an outer surface and an interior surface defining an interior annular space capable of receiving the tubular threaded end. One or more camming surfaces are disposed about the inner sleeve outer surface. The outer member comprises a generally annular structure having a closed end, an open end, an outer surface and an inner surface. One or more raised camming members are disposed about the outer member inner surface and are aligned with sleeve camming members during rotation, the outer member camming members press against the inner sleeve camming members to radially compress the sleeve inner surface against the threaded member. |
| US10139029B2 |
Arrangement for adjoining a support structure to a pipe
An arrangement for use in adjoining a support structure to a pipe that passes through the support structure. The arrangement comprises a mount attachable to the support structure. Radial bellows are connected to the mount. The bellows are arranged in use to extend circumferentially around a pipe and be connectable thereto such that a volume is defined by the bellows, mount and pipe. |
| US10139028B2 |
Pipe joint made of synthetic resin
A pipe joint made of synthetic resin comprises a first opposing surface formed in a joint body perpendicular to the axial direction, and a second opposing surface formed in a union nut that opposes the first opposing surface. An engagement projection is provided in the second opposing surface that projects toward the first opposing surface. An engagement recess is provided in the first opposing surface such that the engagement projection engages with the engagement recess when the union nut has been tightened up to an appropriate position. |
| US10139027B1 |
Flange assembly with frangible gate for mounting air cannons to bulk material processing equipment
A flange assembly comprises an annular mounting ring and a gate. The annular mounting ring is configured to be welded to the equipment and to connect an air cannon thereto. The mounting ring comprises threaded bolt holes and a slot and encircles a fluid passageway. The gate comprises a blocking portion that is frangibly connected to a flange portion. The gate is at least partially insertable through the slot such that the blocking portion is able to at least partially prevent fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The flange portion is configured to be securely attached to the annular mounting ring after the blocking portion of the gate has been frangibly disconnected from the flange portion. |
| US10139025B2 |
Fluid connector with locking ring
A female connector (1) configured to receive a male connector (2), having an annular exterior retaining rim (24), the female connector including a body (10), and a transverse slide (4) forming a housing, the housing (4) including two lateral grooves (41,42), the female connector including a separate deformable locking ring (3) capable of being inserted in the housing and of locking the male connector in the coupling position, the locking ring including two first concave arched portions (31), as viewed from the axis, and two second arched portions (32), with inverse curvature, i.e. convex when viewed from the axis, the second arched portions being capable of flexing towards the exterior during insertion of the male connector and capable of abutting on the external annular retaining rim and preventing withdrawal of the male connector, whereby after locking of the male connector in the female connector a definitive locking is obtained. |
| US10139021B2 |
Provision of predetermined fluid
Apparatus for providing a predetermined fluid in a void space (450) of an annulus (320) of a flexible pipe and a method for providing a predetermined fluid in a void space of an annulus are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a predetermined fluid into at least one fluid communication passageway (120), e.g. an elongated conduit, in an annulus (320) of a flexible pipe and, via the passageway (120), communicating the fluid into a void space (450) of the annulus at a plurality of axially spaced apart locations, e.g. via a plurality of spaced apart openings in the wall of the elongated conduit, and at a pressure of less than about around 80 psi. |
| US10139014B2 |
Device for controlling the filling of a pipe as it is being laid in a stretch of water, and associated assembly and method
A device includes an upstream section defining a water introduction inlet; an injector for injecting a process fluid into the water introduced into the upstream section; an intermediate section mounted downstream of the injector for receiving the water containing the process fluid; a downstream section for conveying water to the fluid transport pipe being laid. The device also includes a liquid volume compensation reservoir, having a variable receiving volume of water discharged from the fluid transport pipe, a connector to which are connected the intermediate section, the downstream section and the liquid volume compensation reservoir, wherein the inlet cross-section of the compensation reservoir is greater than 40 times the internal cross-section of the intermediate section taken at the connector. This device operates reliably even when the stretch of water is rough. |
| US10139013B2 |
Marine reel lay method pipeline installation system and methods
An improved system and method for laying on the seabed a pipeline and/or installing a subsea riser including one or more accessories are disclosed. In the system, a trolley rail for an auxiliary trolley is provided which includes a retractable trolley rail part supported by the tower via an associated mobile rail support assembly. Displacement of the retractable trolley rail part together with the auxiliary trolley when arranged on said retractable trolley rail part with respect to the tower is allowed, between an active position, wherein the auxiliary trolley is positioned to engage on an accessory in the firing line, and a retracted and non-operable position wherein a clear envelope about the firing line is created. |
| US10139007B1 |
Material spreader apparatus for a helicopter
A material spreader which is suspended beneath an airborne helicopter and which includes a container for flowable materials such as seeds, fertilizers or chemicals. The container has a discharge opening formed in its lower end which has a vertically movable valve positioned therein. The valve is controlled by the pilot of the helicopter from within the cockpit of the helicopter so that the application rate of the material may be varied without the necessity of landing the helicopter. |
| US10139005B2 |
Pressure relief device integrity sensor
A sensor for sensing the integrity of a pressure relief device, along with associated systems and methods, are disclosed. The sensor may sense a designed area of weakness of a pressure relief device, such as an explosion vent or rupture disk. A monitor may monitor a signal from the sensor, which may be transmitted between the sensor and monitor by way of a sensor loop. In response to a change in the designed area of weakness, the signal from the sensor may be altered or interrupted, indicating that the designed area of weakness has changed. The signal from the sensor may be, for example, an electrical signal, optical signal, or an air flow in a pneumatic loop. |
| US10139001B2 |
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission includes a continuous gear-change mechanism, a gear-change operating section to which a gear-change operation is input, and a gear-change controlling section changing a gear ratio of the mechanism according to the gear-change operation that is input from the operating section. A first gear-change operation and a second gear-change operation, performed subsequently to the first operation, or an input from a second gear-change operating section can be input to the operating section. The e controlling section is provided with the plural gear ratios for plural gears and previously set, causes the mechanism to perform, according to the first operation, a gear-change operation to a gear ratio for a next gear, and to perform, according to the second operation, a gear-change operation to an intermediate gear ratio set between the gear ratio for the next gear and a gear ratio for a second next gear. |
| US10139000B2 |
Hydraulic control system for a belt-driven continuously variable transmission
A hydraulic control system stably controls pressure in a hydraulic chamber of a pulley accommodating a belt by controlling a feeding valve and a discharging valve. The control system reduces a control amount of the feeding valve to be smaller than that calculated based on a pressure difference in a case other than one in which pressure in the hydraulic chamber is increased by delivering oil to another chamber, in case the pressure in the hydraulic chamber is increased by delivering the oil to the other chamber. The control system reduces a control amount of the discharging valve to be smaller than that calculated based on the pressure difference in a case other than one in which pressure in the hydraulic chamber is lowered by discharging the oil from the other chamber, in case the pressure in the hydraulic chamber is lowered by discharging the oil to the other chamber. |
| US10138998B2 |
Vehicle control device
A control device for a vehicle including a variable compression ratio mechanism arranged to vary an engine compression ratio of an internal combustion engine, and a torque converter which includes a lock-up mechanism, and which is disposed between the internal combustion engine and a transmission, has a controller configured to switch the engine compression ratio from a high compression ratio to a low compression ratio, and to switch the lock-up mechanism from a lock-up OFF state to a lock-up ON state. When the controller is switching the engine compression ratio from the high compression ratio to the low compression ratio, the controller starts switching the lock-up mechanism to the lock-up ON state when a current engine compression ratio is equal to or smaller than a permissible compression ratio which is between the high compression ratio and the low compression ratio. |
| US10138997B2 |
Vehicle shift system
A vehicle shift system, including a shift pedal, a sensor configured to generate a first signal when the shift pedal moves in a first direction, and a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to control a transmission to change from a first transmission setting to a second transmission setting in response to the first signal. |
| US10138996B2 |
Gearshift lever and gearshift pedal
A gearshift lever for a single-track or multi-track motor vehicle comprising a lever arm and at least one gearshift pedal. The gearshift pedal is for the gearshift lever of a single-track or multi-track vehicle. To prevent damage to the footwear and to be able to execute the shifting process without a great deal of physical effort, there are provisions for the gearshift pedal of the gearshift lever to be fastened to the lever arm so as to be so as to be rotatable around the axial direction of the gearshift pedal. As a result, a situation is achieved in which the gearshift pedal can roll off the shoe during the shifting process in the case of a motorcycle, for instance. |
| US10138994B2 |
Gearbox of gear motor assembly
A gearbox for a gear motor assembly has a housing defining a chamber and an opening in communication with the chamber. A stationary shaft has one end mounted to a bottom of the chamber and the other end extends toward the opening. A worm wheel is rotatably mounted on the stationary shaft and disposed in the chamber. An output gear connected to the worm wheel protrudes out of the chamber. A cover seals the opening of the chamber. The cover has an annular cover plate with an inner bore and an inner flange extending from an edge of the inner bore towards the bottom of the chamber. The worm wheel has a cylindrical boss that is supported by the inner flange against lateral movement. |
| US10138983B2 |
Transmission
A constant mesh gear transmission has an input shaft (21, 22), two layshafts (31, 35) and an output shaft (23). Gear wheels are selectively connectable to shafts to provide forward and reverse speed ratios. A common central web (39) provides central support bearings for the shafts. The transmission is stiffened, and allows assembly of components from either end to the middle. |
| US10138979B2 |
Balancer device for an internal combustion engine
A balancer device for an internal combustion engine is provided, wherein the drive mechanism 8 and the oil pump 3 are arranged on the side opposite to driven balancer weight 135 in the axial direction of the driven balancer shaft 5. |
| US10138969B2 |
Friction material
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a disc brake pad friction material, which is capable of securing fade resistance and wear resistance while satisfying laws relating to copper component content and for which coating by electrostatic powder coating is favorable. As a means for solving the problem, a friction agent composition, which contains 0.3-5 weight % of flake graphite particles of 1-100 μm mean particle diameter with respect to the total amount of the friction material composition as a lubricant and in which the total amount of copper components contained in the friction material composition is less than 5 weight % of the total amount of the friction material composition, is used. Preferably, the flake graphite particles are aggregates. It is also preferable that the friction material composition contains mica with a mean particle diameter of 100-400 μm. |
| US10138967B2 |
Braking system
The invention concerns a braking system, especially for wedge-actuated drum brakes, comprising a brake shoe and a wedge unit, wherein the brake shoe comprises a first linking element, wherein the wedge unit comprises a screw element, which is arranged able to turn about an axis of rotation on the wedge unit, wherein the brake shoe comprises a force transmitting portion, which transmits a braking force applied by the wedge unit to the brake shoe, wherein the first linking element comprises a securing portion, which secures the screw element against being twisted about the axis of rotation. |
| US10138960B2 |
Electric braking device for vehicle
The present invention is provided with a power transmission member rotatably supported by a caliper, and a ratchet wheel fixed by the member. A first linear direction movement of a pawl member that engages with a mobile member of a solenoid is guided by a guide member fixed by the caliper. The pawl member is continuously pressed in a release direction by an elastic member. The interlocking force in an interlocking direction, imparted by mobile member of the solenoid mobile member to the pawl member, and the release force in the release direction, which is imparted by the elastic member to the pawl member oppose each other, and the interlocking force is larger than the release force. The pawl member and the mobile member move linearly together in one of the interlocking direction and the release direction. |
| US10138959B2 |
Hydraulic damper
Disclosed is a hydraulic damper comprising a rotor (1), a stator (2) and a drive shaft (3) for driving the rotor (1), the rotor (1) and the stator (2) being mutually forming a working chamber (4) in which liquid medium is accommodated, wherein the stator (2) is provided in turn with an outlet (21), a nozzle (22), an exhaust channel (23), an ejector channel (24) and an inlet (25); the outlet (21), the exhaust channel (23) and the inlet (25) are communicated with the working chamber (4) respectively; the ejector channel (24) is in communication with the outlet (21), the exhaust channel (23) and the inlet (25) respectively; the nozzle (22) is arranged at the junction where the outlet (21) is connected with the exhaust channel (23) and the ejector channel (24); the nozzle (22) is extended along the lead-out direction of the outlet (21) to the junction where the exhaust channel (23) is connected with the ejector channel (24), and the channel width of the nozzle (22) at the extension is smaller than that of the outlet (21) and that of the ejector channel (24) respectively. With the Bernoulli's principle, hydraulic damper proposed in the present application can effectively avoid the loss of the liquid medium in the working chamber (4). |
| US10138955B2 |
Depressible pins clutch pack assembly with separator spring
A clutch for an automatic transmission includes a tubular housing surrounding a clutch pack and having an end for engaging with a pressure plate. An annular separator spring on the end provides a biasing force against the pressure plate. A plurality of depressible pins are disposed in the housing and are located radially outward from the annular spring for inhibiting radial movement of the separator spring. |
| US10138953B1 |
Electrostatic clutch and transmissions
Methods and apparatus related to electrolaminate clutches and transmissions are disclosed. A device can include: an input shaft that can be coupled to an electrolaminate sheet; an output shaft that can be coupled rigidly to a spring positioned over the input shaft, where the spring includes a tab that fits a groove of a spring capture ring that can be positioned over the input shaft; and a drum connected to an electrical ground between the electrolaminate sheet and the spring capture ring, where the drum can be coupled rigidly to the spring capture ring. Then, when a voltage is applied to the electrolaminate sheet, the electrolaminate sheet can clamp to the drum and impart rotation of the input shaft to the drum. The imparted rotation can cause the spring capture ring and the spring to rotate and clamp down on the input shaft, imparting rotation to the output shaft. |
| US10138952B2 |
Coupling for an AWD vehicle
A coupling for an AWD vehicle comprises a disc package with alternate discs (6,7; 56, 57; 76, 77), which are connected for rotation with, but are axially movable in relation to an ingoing (1; 52, 71) and an outgoing axle (2; 51; 72), respectively, of the coupling, and a hydraulic piston (9; 59; 79) for pressing the disc package together under the action of hydraulic pressure, hereby establishing a connect mode, in which the ingoing axle is connected to the outgoing axle. A coupling slack adjuster (13-15; 64, 65; 83-85) is provided for mechanically establishing a rest position for the hydraulic piston (9; 59; 79) in a disconnect mode, in which a predetermined slack in the disc package is established, irrespective of the wear of the discs. |
| US10138948B2 |
Disk for a friction clutch
A disc (1, 2) for a friction clutch (3), including an annular plate (4, 5) having friction surfaces on both faces (6, 7) and at least one seat (8, 9) for at least one spring (10, 11), wherein the at least one spring is configured to space adjacent discs in a friction clutch by at least one seat, and wherein the at least one spring is integral with the disc. Using the disc proposed here for a friction clutch, it is possible without additional components, or with an integrated use of existing components, to ensure a reliable spacing of the discs relative to one another. |
| US10138947B2 |
Radially applied dog clutch with bi-directional ratcheting for a vehicle transmission
A dog clutch for a vehicle transmission includes a driving member configured to rotate about an axis and including a cavity extending radially from the axis, a driving tooth slidably movable within the radially extending cavity, a driven member coaxially surrounding the driving member and including a radially inward extending driven tooth axially aligned with the driving tooth, an actuator shaft coaxially positioned within the driving member and movable along the axis, a retainer on the actuator shaft, a bullet actuator coaxially mounted on the actuator shaft, and a biasing member coaxially mounted on the actuator shaft and positioned between the bullet actuator and the retainer. |
| US10138944B2 |
Electric phaser coupling method
A coupling assembly (20, 120, 220) and method can include a first rotatable member (22, 122, 222) and a second rotatable member (26, 126, 226) defining a cylindrical hub portion having a plurality of springs (42, 142, 242) interposed between the cylindrical hub portion of the second rotatable member (26, 126, 226) and the first rotatable member (22, 122, 222) for transferring rotational torque between the first and second rotatable members. A plurality of load-bearing surfaces (32, 132, 232) associated with the first rotatable member (22, 122, 222) are engageable by the plurality of springs (42, 142, 242) to accommodate radial clearances (34, 36, 134, 136, 234) between the first rotatable member (22, 122, 222) and the cylindrical hub portion while providing rotational drive torque from the first rotatable member (22, 122, 222) to the second rotatable member (22, 122, 222) through the plurality of springs (42, 142, 242). |
| US10138940B2 |
Roller bearing cage for use in a gearbox
A roller bearing cage that includes a cylindrical body including a plurality of pocket holes defined within and positioned circumferentially about the cylindrical body. Each pocket hole includes a pair of side portions and a pair of end portions meeting with the pair of side portions at a corner portion. The corner portion is contoured with a compound radius. |
| US10138939B2 |
Taper Roller Bearing
A taper roller bearing includes: an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of taper rollers, and an annular cage which holds the plurality of taper rollers at an interval in the circumferential direction. The cage includes a small-diameter annular portion on one axial side, a large-diameter annular portion on the other axial side, and a plurality of column portions. An inner circumferential surface of the small-diameter annular portion includes a first inner circumferential surface portion and a second inner circumferential surface portion having a small diameter. An outer circumferential surface of the small flange included in the inner ring includes a first outer circumferential surface portion which opposes the first inner circumferential surface portion having a fine clearance, and a second outer circumferential surface portion which has a small diameter and opposes the second inner circumferential surface portion having a fine clearance. |
| US10138937B2 |
Intermediate bearing for a drive shaft train
An intermediate bearing for a drive shaft train of a motor vehicle has an elastic bearing body which has a bore and a supporting ring which is arranged in the bore and has a receiving space for receiving an anti-friction bearing. The receiving space defines a longitudinal axis, and two sealing washers which are spaced apart axially from one another and have in each case one central opening for receiving a drive component. The supporting ring is arranged between the two sealing washers. The sealing washers have in each case one groove which extends concentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis. The supporting ring engages into the two grooves of the sealing washers. |
| US10138936B2 |
Agricultural rolling basket bearing assembly
An agricultural tillage implement includes a frame member and at least one rolling basket assembly coupled to the frame member. The rolling basket assembly has at least one bearing hanger, at least one rolling basket and at least one bearing assembly rotationally coupling the rolling basket to the bearing hanger. The bearing assembly has a bearing with an inner ring and a spindle holding the inner ring. The spindle is coupled to the bearing hanger. The spindle being configured to accommodate dynamic misalignment of the bearing. |
| US10138931B2 |
Synthetic resin-made sliding bearing
A synthetic resin-made sliding bearing 1 include a synthetic resin-made upper casing 2, a synthetic resin-made lower casing 3, and a thrust sliding bearing piece 4 serving as a synthetic resin-made thrust sliding bearing interposed between the lower casing 3 and the upper casing 2 fitted over the lower casing 3. |
| US10138928B2 |
Pivotally supporting structure and cup holder comprising pivotally supporting structure
A turning member includes a pair of projecting shafts projecting coaxially in a shaft wall member formed in both right and left end portions of a shaft member. The turning member further includes a projecting portion projecting on a tip face of the projecting shaft, wherein a diameter is reduced relative to the projecting shaft. Usually, the projecting shaft is received in a bearing hole of a base member, so that the turning member is axially supported on the base member. When an unexpected external force is applied to the turning member, the projecting shaft is disengaged from the bearing hole so as to absorb an impact, thereby preventing damage to members, and the projecting portion engages the bearing hole and is held in a state received in the bearing hole, thereby preventing the turning member from dropping out. |
| US10138925B2 |
FRP drive shaft
An FRP drive shaft includes an end joint joined to at least one end of an FRP cylinder via an outer collar. The end joint includes a serrated portion on an outer periphery thereof. The outer collar includes a small-diameter collar portion and a large-diameter collar portion. The serrated portion is press-fitted into an inner periphery of the FRP cylinder and fixed to an inner periphery of the small-diameter collar portion. A gap between an inner periphery of the large-diameter collar portion and an outer periphery of the FRP cylinder is filled with an adhesive for fixing the inner periphery of the large-diameter collar portion and the outer periphery of the FRP cylinder to each other. An adhesive-accumulating space which partially increases a filling amount of the adhesive is formed between the inner periphery of the large-diameter collar portion and the outer periphery of the FRP cylinder. |
| US10138924B2 |
Fitting member and replacement unit for long member
The present invention relates to a fitting member (1) including an insertion portion (11) that fits a long member (Ia) therein and has a space through which the long member (Ia) is insertable, a movement restriction portion (14) that restricts movement that the long member (Ia) comes out of the insertion portion (11), the movement restriction portion (14) being capable of being scraped with a tool, and a guide portion (16) that guides the tool to the movement restriction portion (14) when the movement restriction portion (14) is scraped with the tool, the fitting member (1) including the movement restriction portion (14) that can be scraped with the tool to release the restriction of the movement that the long member (Ia) comes out of the insertion portion (11). |
| US10138920B2 |
Extendable interlocking structures and methods
Embodiments of the present disclosure include extendable structures and methods of forming an extendable structure. In accordance with an embodiment, an extendable structure includes a first chain of interlocking components including a first interlocking component, a second chain of interlocking components including a second interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surface the first interlocking component, and a third chain of interlocking components including a third interlocking component configured to mate to the bottom surfaces of the first interlocking component and the second interlocking component. The extendable structure may include more than three chains of interlocking components and each chain of interlocking components may comprise three or more interlocking components. |
| US10138918B2 |
Fastening device
In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to fastening device assemblies. Specifically, the present invention provides a fastening device configured to couple a first object with a second object. A first coupling member shaped substantially like a bolt with a bolt head and a shaft. The shaft is inserted into a through hole in the first object and second object. A second coupling member having a head portion and a cylindrical body portion is coupled with the first coupling member. The first coupling member passes through a cylindrical hollow rotating member. An expanding member having a cylindrical hollow shape and arranged between the second coupling member and the rotating member is configured to expand to couple the first object and the second object between the head portion of the second coupling member and the expanding member. |
| US10138916B2 |
Dosing system, dosing method and production method
The invention describes a dosing system (3) for a shear-thinning or thixotropic liquid to viscous dosing material. It comprises a nozzle (1) with a closure channel (55), within which a closure element (21) is controlled during operation by means of an automatic control unit (63) in an ejection direction (E) and/or retraction direction (R). To this end, the closure channel (55) is realized in at least one cross-section perpendicular to the ejection direction (E) and/or retraction direction (R) relative to the cross-section of the closure element (21) in the same plane to give an aperture gap (57) between the outer surface (S1) of the closure element (21) and the inner surface (S2) of the closure channel (55), which aperture gap (57) is shaped and/or dimensioned to form an outlet channel, at least in places, for the dosing material. The control unit (63) is realized to generate control signals (SS1, SS2) for different movements of the closure element (21) in at least two movement modes (M1, M2, M4, M5, M6), whereby it deliberately moves the closure element (21) during operation in order to reduce the viscosity of the dosing material in at least a region of the aperture gap (57). The invention further describes a method of manufacturing such a dosing system (3), and a dosing method that can be carried out with the dosing system (3). |
| US10138914B2 |
Sensor attachment tool
A sensor attachment tool is provided with a rail-shaped sensor holder having a sensor insertion groove for accommodatably holding a position sensor so that the position of the position sensor can be adjusted, a band part linkable at both ends to the sensor holder and configured so as to be fitted over the outer peripheral surface of a cylinder tube along the peripheral direction, and a tightening mechanism for tightening the band part, the tightening mechanism being arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder tube in a different peripheral position than the sensor holder. |
| US10138912B2 |
High output hydraulic cylinder and piston arrangement
Reciprocally moving an output rod mounted to a force transfer member includes applying hydraulic pressure to a first piston and cylinder device to operate the first piston and cylinder device in compression to move the force transfer member in a first direction; applying hydraulic pressure to a second piston and cylinder device to operate the second piston and cylinder device in compression to move the force transfer member in an opposite second direction; refraining from applying tension to the second piston and cylinder device while applying hydraulic pressure to the first piston and cylinder device; and refraining from applying tension to the first piston and cylinder device while applying hydraulic pressure to the second piston and cylinder device. |
| US10138910B1 |
Hydraulic pump assembly
A hydraulic pump assembly having a main pump, a charge pump and an auxiliary pump driven by a single shaft is provided. A pair of hydraulic porting members cooperates to feed and distribute hydraulic fluid between the three pump units, and a single inlet may be used to provide hydraulic fluid to the charge pump and the auxiliary pump. |
| US10138906B2 |
Jet pump, manufacturing method of jet pump, and fuel supply device having jet pump
A common width direction, along which a passage width of a communication passage section and a passage width of a pressurizing passage are defined, is perpendicular to an extending direction of a flow restricting passage section. A first passage wall surface and a second passage wall surface, which define the communication passage section therebetween, are opposed to each other in the common width direction. The flow restricting passage section opens in the first passage wall surface. The second passage wall surface is concavely curved relative to the first passage wall surface toward the flow restricting passage section, so that the passage width of the communication passage section is progressively reduced toward the flow restricting passage section within a predetermined range that is equal to or smaller than the passage width of the pressurizing passage. |
| US10138898B2 |
Centrifugal compressor and turbocharger
An annular diffuser is formed on an outlet side of a wheel in a housing. A spiral scroll is formed on an outlet side of the diffuser in the housing. An annular concave part is formed to be depressed to an inside in a radial direction in a boundary between a shroud-side wall surface of the diffuser and a wall surface of the scroll. |
| US10138893B2 |
Single suction centrifugal blower
A single suction type centrifugal fan includes a casing, an impeller, and a main plate. The casing includes a side plate and a motor fixing side plate, and the side plate and the motor fixing side plate are arranged in parallel. A rectifying plate is provided between the motor fixing side plate and the main plate, and the rectifying plate is formed from an inclined surface in which an area of a cross section orthogonal to a rotation shaft is reduced toward the impeller around the rotation shaft of a motor. A first rectifying plate diameter at another side of the rectifying plate closer to the impeller is smaller than an impeller diameter of the impeller. |
| US10138892B2 |
Rotor and rotor shaft for molten metal
A molten metal rotor receives and retains an end of a molten metal rotor shaft. The rotor shaft has one or more projections at the end received in the rotor. The rotor has an inner cavity, a top surface with an opening leading to the inner cavity, and at least one abutment. The opening includes one or more portions for allowing each projection to pass through the opening and into the inner cavity. The rotor and/or shaft are then rotated so at least one of the outwardly-extending projections is under the top surface of the rotor and is against an abutment. A molten metal pump, rotary degasser scrap melter or other device used in molten metal may utilize a rotor/shaft combination as disclosed herein. |
| US10138890B2 |
Electric compressor and method of forming oil separator of electric compressor
Disclosed herein is an electric compressor. The electric compressor includes: a housing (100) which has a discharge chamber (102) through which refrigerant is discharged; and an oil separator (200) which is disposed in the discharge chamber (102), and includes a refrigerant inlet hole (201) through which refrigerant is drawn into the oil separator (200), and a foreign substance storage part (210) storing therein foreign substances contained in the refrigerant drawn through the refrigerant inlet hole (201). |
| US10138889B2 |
Oil-free screw compressor
An oil-free screw compressor with good assemblability of a shaft seal device that reduces leakage of a compressed gas, where the oil-free screw compressor accommodates male and female screw rotors in a rotor chamber of a casing, supports each screw rotor by a bearing through a rotor shaft, and has shaft seal devices in a shaft seal space. The shaft seal devices include an oil seal on the side of the bearing, a packing case on the side of the rotor chamber, and a gas seal. An end of the packing case on the side of the bearing and an end of the oil seal on the side of the rotor chamber are fitted and fixed by interference fit to form a gas seal accommodation space, the gas seal accommodation space accommodating the seal ring. |
| US10138885B2 |
Equal-walled gerotor pump for wellbore applications
A gerotor pump includes an inner rotor comprising multiple teeth, the inner rotor configured to rotate about a first longitudinal gerotor pump axis. The gerotor pump also includes a hollow outer rotor including an outer surface and an inner surface having substantially identical contours, the inner surface configured to engage with the multiple teeth and to rotate about a second longitudinal gerotor pump axis. The pump includes a pump housing within which the inner rotor and the outer rotor are disposed, wherein the outer surface of the outer rotor defines gaps between the pump housing and the outer rotor. |
| US10138884B2 |
Nickel corrosion barrier under chrome for sucker rod pumps
In one embodiment, a rod pump comprises a barrel and a plunger disposed within the barrel. The plunger comprising a nickel layer disposed thereon, and a chrome layer disposed on the nickel layer. In another embodiment, a rod pump comprises a barrel, and a plunger disposed with the barrel. The barrel comprises a nickel layer disposed thereon, and a chrome layer disposed on the nickel layer. In yet another embodiment, a rod pump comprises a barrel and a plunger disposed within the barrel, wherein each of the barrel and plunger has a nickel layer and a chrome layer disposed thereon. In yet another embodiment, a method of processing a rod pump comprises depositing a nickel layer on a barrel or a plunger of the rod pump, and depositing a chrome layer on the nickel layer. |
| US10138883B2 |
Air pump including air reservoir including outlet port adapted to be opened/closed automatically
An air pump includes an air reservoir, a discharge passage, a valve, and a pusher. The discharge passage includes a first section and a second section wider than the first section. The valve, disposed in a first position, includes first and second seal ends respectively disposed in the first and second sections. The valve, disposed in a second position, includes the first seal end disengaging from the first section and includes the second seal end disposed in the second section. The second seal end has a greater cross-sectional area than the first seal end. The pusher is movably retained in the air reservoir and is movable between a first position spaced from the valve and a second position abutting the valve. The valve is disposed in the second position when the pusher is disposed in the second position. |
| US10138882B1 |
Controlling a pump
An apparatus and associated method for operating a pump. A flow controller executes computer instructions stored in memory that define a selected flow rate of the fluid flowing out of the pump based on a flow profile trajectory stored in memory and related to a parameter of the fluid. A motor controller executes computer instructions stored in memory that map the selected flow rate to a selected motor speed via a transformation function stored in memory, and that operate the motor at the selected motor speed. |
| US10138880B2 |
Peristaltic pump for inductor thermal management
A vehicle inductor assembly includes an inductor, a thermal plate, an emitter, and a controller. The inductor is secured within a housing. The thermal plate supports the inductor and includes a channel having a flexible wall with actionable particles. The emitter is located adjacent the channel. The controller is programmed to activate the emitter to impart a force upon the particles to move the wall such that a cross-sectional area of the channel is adjusted to influence a flow rate of coolant flowing therethrough. The wall may be a membrane partially secured to an interior of the channel and include the actionable particles. The actionable particles may be one of dielectric and magnetic particles and the emitter may selectively output one of a voltage, an electric field, or a magnetic field to move the dielectric or magnetic particles such that the membrane moves to adjust the cross-sectional area of the channel to influence a flow rate of coolant flowing therethrough. |
| US10138876B2 |
Actuator and actuator set
An actuator includes a first actuator fiber and a second actuator fiber that are connected to plate members, a frame member provided at a fixed distance from the plate member; and a controller that controls temperature of the first actuator fiber and temperature of the second actuator fiber. Each of the first actuator fiber and the second actuator fiber is wound spirally and stretches or contracts when temperature thereof is changed. Stretch or contraction of the first actuator fiber or the second actuator fiber based on the control of the temperature causes the plate member to be locked to the frame member or to be unlocked from the frame member. |
| US10138871B2 |
Airflow generation device and wind power generation system
There is provided an airflow generation device and the like capable of suppressing an increase in a number of poles of a slip ring, and effectively preventing a malfunction from occurring due to a generation of noise caused by the slip ring. An airflow generation device of an embodiment has a main body, a rotation speed detecting unit, and a voltage application unit. The main body has a first electrode and a second electrode provided to a base formed of a dielectric, and is disposed on a rotary body. The rotation speed detecting unit detects a rotation speed of the rotary body. The voltage application unit generates an airflow by applying a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode based on the rotation speed detected in the rotation speed detecting unit. Here, the voltage application unit and the rotation speed detecting unit are disposed in the rotary body. |
| US10138867B2 |
Methods for assembling rotor blades
Methods for assembling rotor blades are provided. A method includes receiving a first portion of a rotor blade at an erection site. The method further includes receiving a second portion of the rotor blade at the erection site. The method further includes aligning the first portion and the second portion at the erection site, the first portion and the second portion supported on a fixture system when aligned. The method further includes connecting a blade component of the first portion and a blade component of the second portion together at the erection site. |
| US10138856B2 |
Alignment element for an injector
A method for manufacturing an injector having an extrusion coating, including the following steps: providing an injection module, pushing a disk-shaped alignment element onto a part of the injection module, the alignment element having a slot in order to have sufficient flexibility, welding the alignment element onto the part of the injection module, at least part of the slot also being welded shut at the same time during the welding-on step in order to stiffen the alignment element, and molding the extrusion coating onto the injection module. |
| US10138854B2 |
Fuel rail and method of making a fuel rail
A forged fuel rail for a motor vehicle includes a tubular base body, an inlet formed in one piece on the base body and made of a same material as the base body. Further formed in one piece on the base body and made of a same material as the base body are a plurality of injector mounts and, a support element for securement of the fuel rail to a further motor vehicle component. A reinforcement member extends between a corresponding one of the injector mounts and the support element and is formed in one piece on the base body and made of a same material as the base body. The reinforcement member is hereby formed from a flash created during a forging process. |
| US10138853B2 |
Water discharge system and method
A fuel filtration system configured to separate water from fuel is described. The system includes a housing having an inlet for receiving fuel to be filtered, an outlet for supplying filtered fuel to a device, and an internal compartment having a drain. A filter media is positioned within the internal compartment of the housing, the filter media configured to separate the water from the fuel, the separated water routed out of the internal compartment through the drain. A solenoid valve is configured to provide both the separated water and fuel to an exhaust after-treatment device in fluid communication with the fuel filtration system. |
| US10138852B2 |
Air filter element
The invention relates to a filter element (10), comprising a filter body (12) in concentric form having a longitudinal axis (L), a first end disk (16) situated on one end face (15), and a second end disk (18) situated on the opposite end face (17), and a support tube (14) situated concentrically around the longitudinal axis (L) between the first and the second end disks (16, 18). At least one of the end disks (18) may have support knobs arranged in a circular arrangement about the longitudinal axis and extending in axial direction outwardly. The at least one end disk may have a centering element (22) that is situated around the longitudinal axis (L), as a result of which the filter element (10) can be radially centered during installation in the housing (108). A support structure (20) may be provided on the at least one end disk (18) which is concentric with respect the centering element (22) and is provided for at least axially supporting the filter element (10) in the housing (108). The invention further relates to a filter system (100) for exchangeably installing such a filter element (10). |
| US10138850B2 |
Integrated fuel and cooling circuit for an internal combustion engine
A cooling system for an internal combustion engine according to the principles of the present disclosure includes an engine block, a compression device, a cooling circuit, a first pump, and a fuel delivery device. The engine block at least partially defines a combustion chamber and a cooling passage. The cooling passage extends through the engine block. The compression device is received in the engine block to partially define the combustion chamber. The compression device is movable within and relative to the engine block. The cooling circuit is in fluid communication with the cooling passage. The first pump is in fluid communication with the cooling circuit and is configured to circulate a fuel through the cooling circuit and the cooling passage. The fuel delivery device is in fluid communication with the cooling circuit and is configured to deliver the fuel to the combustion chamber. |
| US10138848B2 |
Canister
A canister in one aspect of the present invention comprises an adsorber having a honeycomb shape that adsorbs evaporated fuel and a housing chamber that houses the adsorber. The canister comprises an outer passage, provided in the housing chamber, that passes over an outer surface of the adsorber and a flow passage that passes through the adsorber and the outer passage as a flow passage for the evaporated fuel to pass through the housing chamber. |
| US10138847B2 |
Evaporated fuel processing device
An evaporated fuel processing device includes: an evaporated fuel passage connecting a fuel tank and a canister; a purge passage connecting the canister and an intake passage of an internal combustion engine a first purge control valve arranged to open and close the purge passage; a tank open passage connecting a position on an upstream side of the first purge control valve in the purge passage, and the tank; and a second purge control valve arranged to open and close the tank open passage, when the fuel tank becomes a negative pressure, the second purge control valve being opened to introduce an atmospheric pressure through the canister. |
| US10138844B2 |
Thrust control valve and flying object
A thrust control valve equipped with: a valve element, in which a gas injection passage, through which an operating gas is injected, is formed, with a valve-seating surface being formed in the gas injection passage; and a valve stem, which is provided in the interior of the gas injection passage and has a seated surface that makes contact with the valve-seating surface. A guide surface which makes contact with the inner circumferential surface of the gas injection passage of the valve element is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the valve stem. The guide surface is formed downstream from the seated surface in the direction of flow of the operating gas. A V-groove through which the operating gas flows is formed at the tip of the valve stem, downstream from the seated surface in which the guide surface is formed. |
| US10138841B2 |
Cam cover assembly cap plug for flexible use of cylinder head accessory drive
A cam cover cap plug for use with a cylinder head assembly to fill the opening that remains when an accessory unit such as a READ utility pump is not utilized. The cam cover cap plug is preferably a one-piece, molded component formed from a plastic or a metal. The cam cover cap plug includes a back, a front, an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface is arched and defines a half-round configuration. The lower surface is flat and includes integrated cylinder head fasteners extending from the flat surface. The arched, half-round configuration of the upper surface provides a full and complete sealing area with the half-round opening of the cam cover formed to receive the accessory unit. The fasteners of the lower surface are preferably integrated dowels. The integrated dowels locate the cam cover cap plug base to the cylinder head of the cylinder head assembly. |
| US10138840B2 |
PTWA coating on pistons and/or cylinder heads and/or cylinder bores
A surface of a piston and/or a cylinder head and/or a cylinder bore of an internal combustion cylinder with selectively applied plasma transferred wire arc coating which acts as a thermal barrier improving fuel efficiency and reducing fuel emissions and a method of producing the plasma transferred wire arc coating on a surface of a piston and/or cylinder head and/or a cylinder bore of a compression ignition and/or spark ignition engine. |
| US10138838B2 |
Engine torque estimation system, and engine torque estimation method
An engine torque estimation device includes: a memory; a processor coupled to the memory and the processor configured to, acquire a measured value of a crank angle that is a rotation angle of a crank shaft of an engine, derive, based on the measured value of the crank angle, a calculated value of a crank angle speed, and derive an estimated value of an engine torque, based on a non-linear Kalman filter using a first estimation error that is a difference between the calculated value of the crank angle speed and the estimated value of the crank angle speed. |
| US10138837B2 |
Air fuel ratio control for an internal combustion engine that can be operated with fuels at different properties
The air-fuel ratio feedback control is performed by using a first correction value which is determined depending on a difference between a detected air-fuel ratio (A/F) of an air-fuel mixture and a target A/F and a second correction value which is determined depending on the property of the fuel. Further, fuel property learning control is carried out to correct the first correction value and the second correction value so that an absolute value of the first correction value is not more than a threshold value, when the absolute value of the first correction value is larger than the threshold value after performing the charging with fuel. A combustion continuing correction value range, which is a range of the second correction value to allow the A/F of the mixture to be included in an A/F range in which combustion can be continued, is stored, and the second correction value is set to a value within the combustion continuing correction value range if the A/F feedback control and the fuel property learning control are interrupted. |
| US10138834B2 |
System and method for estimating the quantity of particulate accumulated in the particulate filter of a diesel engine
A diesel engine system comprises a particulate filter interposed in an exhaust line and a plurality of fuel injectors associated with an engine. When a quantity of particulate accumulated within said filter is estimated to be greater than a threshold, a control mode of the injectors is activated causing an automatic regeneration of the filter, by increasing a temperature of exhaust gases fed to the filter sufficient for burning the particulate within the filter. A statistical model is applied which estimates the quantity of particulate accumulated in the filter per time unit The estimation of the particulate accumulated in the filter is corrected after each regeneration of the filter, on a basis of a comparison between the real variation of said temperature during the regeneration as detected by a sensor and a stored reference variation of said temperature previously detected empirically during a regeneration with the filter being empty. |
| US10138833B1 |
Diesel engine cold starting system and methods
Methods and systems for supplying starting a diesel engine that does not include glow plugs are described. In one example, a flow through a cylinder is limited during engine cranking to heat charge in a cylinder. In another example, a compressor is activated and air supplied to engine cylinders is heated via the engine and the compressor and recirculated to improve engine starting. |
| US10138831B2 |
Controller and control method for internal combustion engine
To provide a controller and a control method for an internal combustion engine capable of learning the individual difference and the aging change of the flow characteristic of the EGR valve, by a method which is hardly influenced by the individual difference and the aging change of the internal combustion engine body, and improving the estimation accuracy of the flow rate of recirculation exhaust gas. The controller for an internal combustion engine calculates an oxygen concentration detecting EGR rate Regr based on the inner-manifold oxygen concentration; calculates an oxygen concentration detecting recirculation flow rate based on the oxygen concentration detecting EGR rate and the intake air flow rate, and calculates a learning value of the opening area of EGR valve; and calculates a flow rate of recirculation exhaust gas for control based on the learned opening area. |
| US10138829B2 |
Control apparatus for internal combustion engine
A control apparatus for an internal combustion engine according to the invention is applied to an internal combustion engine in which EGR gas and condensed water generated by an EGR cooler are supplied into a cylinder. The control apparatus calculates an equivalence ratio of the internal combustion engine, and controls an EGR valve and a condensed water supply valve such that, when the equivalence ratio is high, a supply rate of the condensed water increases and a supply rate of the EGR gas decreases relative to when the equivalence ratio is low. |
| US10138824B2 |
Turbocharged engine control device
The turbocharged engine control device comprises a basic target torque-deciding part for deciding a basic target torque based on a driving state of a vehicle including an accelerator pedal operation state; a torque reduction amount-deciding part for deciding a torque reduction amount based on a driving state of the vehicle other than the accelerator pedal operation state; a final target torque-deciding part for deciding a final target torque based on the decided basic target torque and the decided torque reduction amount; and an engine output control part for controlling an intake air amount so as to realize a target air amount required for an engine to output the decided final target torque, wherein the engine output control part is operable, when an operating state of the engine falls within a supercharging region, to restrict a reduction in the intake air amount corresponding to a change in the torque reduction amount. |
| US10138818B2 |
Internal combustion engine control system
Provided is an internal combustion engine control system capable of simultaneously and suitably carrying out the will of a driver to accelerate and modifications to the throttle opening degree characteristics. An internal combustion engine control system is provided with an accelerator pedal operation amount sensor for detecting the accelerator pedal operation amount, a storage unit for storing multiple different throttle opening degree characteristics of an engine relative to the accelerator pedal operation amount, a switch for selecting the throttle opening degree characteristic pertaining to a plus sports mode in response to an operation, and an engine control unit for controlling the throttle opening degree of the engine on the basis of the selected throttle opening degree characteristic and the detected accelerator pedal operation amount. |
| US10138814B2 |
Gas turbine engine heat management system
A heat management system of a gas turbine engine for cooling oil and heating fuel, includes an oil circuit having parallel connected first and second branches. The first branch includes a fuel/oil heat exchanger and a first fixed restrictor in series and the second branch includes an air cooled oil cooler and a second fixed restrictor. The first and second fixed restrictors limit respective oil flows through the first and second branch differently, in response to viscosity changes of the oil caused by temperature changes of the oil during engine operation to modify oil distribution between the first and second branches. |
| US10138813B2 |
Oil bearing with drain system, gas turbine comprising such an oil bearing
An oil bearing to support a rotor of a turbine, especially of a gas turbine, wherein the rotor extends along a rotor axis coinciding with a bearing axis, has at least one oil bearing pad being lubricated by oil, including an oil sump suitable and located to collect the oil from the bearing pads by forces of gravity, including a drain system of the oil sump to conduct the oil away from the oil sump. The drain system includes at least three drain openings of the oil sump, wherein a first drain opening joining a first drain line is located between 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock according to the bearing axis, wherein a second drain opening joining a second drain line is located between 5:30 and 6:30, wherein a third drain opening joining a third drain line is located between 7 o'clock and 8 o'clock. |
| US10138808B2 |
Dual piston engine compression device
A dual piston engine compression device provides opposed pistons in linear alignment for compressing explosive gases within an engine block cylinder. The device includes an engine block having a plurality of cylinders having linearly aligned open ends. Each of a pair of piston crankshafts is positioned on a respective side of the engine block in alignment with the cylinders. Pistons are positioned in pairs within each cylinder and coupled to an associated one of the piston crankshafts such that rotation of the piston crankshafts moves the pistons within the associated cylinder. Each piston crankshaft is rotated by an associated gear. The gears are geared together coordinating the piston crankshafts to alternately urge oppositely positioned pistons together and apart within the associated cylinders as the piston crankshafts rotate. |
| US10138804B2 |
Rotary internal combustion engine
A method of controlling an air intake flow in a rotary engine having primary and secondary inlet ports, including positioning the secondary inlet port rearwardly of the primary inlet port and forwardly of the exhaust port along a direction of a revolution of the rotor, providing independently closable communications between an air source and the primary and secondary inlet ports, and controlling air intake flows between the air source and the primary and secondary inlet ports. Controlling air intake flows includes simultaneously allowing the air intake flow between the primary inlet port and the air source and between the secondary inlet port and the air source. Exhaust gases of the engine are purged with the air intake flow of the secondary inlet port. A rotary engine is also discussed. |
| US10138802B2 |
Position control of flow control valves near endstops
Techniques for learning endstop position(s) of an actuator for a wastegate valve include detecting a learn condition and, in response to detecting the learn condition, performing a learn procedure for the actuator endstop position(s). The learn procedure includes commanding the actuator to a desired position past the endstop position corresponding to a fully-closed wastegate valve while rate-limiting a velocity of the actuator. When the difference reaches its maximum allowed value and the velocity falls below a fraction of its rate limit, the endstop position is learned. When the wastegate valve is requested open, the actuator is then controlled using the learned endstop position. Reference stiffness for a fully-closed wastegate valve could be obtained, and subsequent stiffness checks could then be periodically performed and, if less than the reference stiffness, a duty cycle of the actuator could be increased during open-loop control. |
| US10138800B2 |
System and method for managing condensation in EGR systems
A system and method for condensation management in a low-pressure loop EGR system are provided. The system includes an EGR condensation temperature module configured to determine an EGR condensation temperature of recirculated exhaust gas upstream of an EGR cooler and an EGR coolant temperature controller communicably coupled to the EGR condensation temperature module. The EGR coolant temperature controller provides EGR coolant to the EGR cooler at or above the EGR condensation temperature. The system also includes a charge air condensation temperature module configured to determine a charge air condensation temperature of charge air upstream of a charge air cooler and a charge air coolant temperature controller communicably coupled to the charge air condensation temperature module. The charge air coolant temperature controller provides charge air coolant to the charge air cooler at or above the charge air condensation temperature. |
| US10138798B2 |
Heat accumulator
A heat accumulator for use in a motor vehicle having a heat accumulator container which can be integrated into the motor oil circuit, through which motor oil flows when the motor is running, and which is disconnected from the circuit when the motor is switched off. The oil pan of the motor, in particular the lower part of the oil pan, is provided as the heat accumulator container, and the oil pan is provided with heat-insulating container walls. Also, an element for increasing the heat capacity of the heat accumulator is provided. |
| US10138797B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine includes: a cylinder block in which a cylinder is formed; a cylinder head including an intake port and an exhaust port, the cylinder head being integrally formed with the cylinder block; a water jacket covering circumferences of the cylinder, the intake port, and the exhaust port; a partition wall dividing the water jacket into a cylinder block side and a cylinder head side; and a knock sensor mounting boss provided on a side surface of the internal combustion engine, at a position on an extension line of the partition wall. |
| US10138785B2 |
Arrangement for and method of feeding ammonia containing fluid into the exhaust gas passage of a combustion plant
An arrangement for feeding ammonia containing fluid into an exhaust gas passage of a combustion plant includes a first fluid line connectable in flow connection with a source of an ammonia containing fluid. A second fluid line is in flow connection with a source of a dilution fluid. A control unit controls multiple valve members of a valve unit, each of the valve members having a first inlet in flow connection with the first fluid line, a second inlet in flow connection with the second fluid line and an outlet in flow connection with an outlet channel connected to the exhaust gas passage. The valve members are connected in parallel so that the outlet of each of the valve members is in flow connection with a common outlet channel. |
| US10138783B2 |
Method for thermally regulating an injector for injecting a reducing agent into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine
A computer program, system and method are provided for thermally regulating an injector injecting a reducing agent into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine. A pump is activated to deliver a coolant in a coolant circuit having a portion in heat exchange relation with the injector. A value is determined for a mass flow rate of the coolant delivered by the pump. A value is calculated for a temperature of the injector as a function of the determined value of the mass flow rate. A difference is calculated between the calculated value of the injector temperature and a predetermined set-point value thereof, and the mass flow rate of the coolant delivered by the pump is adjusted on the basis of the calculated difference. |
| US10138781B2 |
Method and system to improve cold-start catalyst light-off
Methods and systems are provided for expediting light-off of a catalyst during engine cold-start conditions by inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft. In one example, a method may include inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft during engine cold-start conditions until the catalyst is operating at a desired efficiency. The rotation of the shaft may be inhibited via either a passive or an active shaft locking mechanism. |
| US10138770B2 |
Vehicle and control method for vehicle
An electronic control unit stores a vehicle load at the time when the vehicle is switched into an ignition off state, stops operation of an electric oil pump when the vehicle load is small, and operates the electric oil pump when the vehicle load is large. Thus, a decrease in service life due to an increase in the number of times of the start of the electric oil pump is suppressed, and, when it is estimated that the vehicle load is large, the response of the start of a vehicle, which makes a driver experience a feeling of strangeness, is improved by starting the electric oil pump together with switching the vehicle into an ignition on state. |
| US10138767B2 |
Continuous variable valve duration apparatus and engine provided with the same
A continuous variable valve duration system may include a camshaft, a first cam portion including a first cam, of which a relative phase angle of the first cam with respect to the camshaft is variable, an inner bracket transmitting rotation of the camshaft to the first cam portion, a slider housing on which a control slot is formed, the slider housing being rotatable around a pivot shaft, a first rocker arm including a first end contacting the first cam and a second end connected to a first valve, a rocker shaft to which the first rocker arm is rotatably connected, and onto which an eccentric shaft inserted into the control slot is formed, a duration controller configured to rotate the rocker shaft for the slider housing to move with respect to the camshaft, and an operation mode controller configured to change a position of the pivot shaft. |
| US10138766B2 |
Iron-based alloys and methods of making and use thereof
An iron-based alloy includes, in weight percent, carbon from about 2 to about 3 percent; manganese from about 0.1 to about 0.4 percent; silicon from about 0.3 to about 0.8 percent; chromium from about 11.5 to about 14.5 percent; nickel from about 0.05 to about 0.6 percent; vanadium from about 0.8 to about 2.2 percent; molybdenum from about 4 to about 7 percent; tungsten from about 3 to about 5 percent; niobium from about 1 to about 3 percent; cobalt from about 3 to about 5 percent; boron from zero to about 0.2 percent; and the balance containing iron and incidental impurities. The alloy is suitable for use in elevated temperature applications such as in valve seat inserts for combustion engines. |
| US10138761B2 |
Heat engine system for power and heat production
A heat engine system comprises a first heat exchanger, an expander, a second heat exchanger and a valve assembly. The first heat exchanger is in fluid communication with a heat source for heating a working fluid therein. The expander is downstream the first heat exchanger and is in fluid communication therewith for receiving the heat working fluid. The second heat exchanger is downstream the expander and in fluid communication therewith for cooling down the working fluid received therefrom. The valve assembly is in fluid communication with the second heat exchanger and the expander for providing for selectively injecting the expander with cooled working fluid from the second heat exchanger. |
| US10138755B2 |
Device for deicing a separator nose of an aviation turbine engine
A device for deicing a separator nose of an aviation turbine engine, and including a separator nose for positioning downstream from a fan of the engine to separate annular channels for passing a primary stream and a secondary stream coming from the engine, and a casing fastened to the separator nose so as to extend it downstream, the casing having an inner shroud defining the outside of the primary stream flow passage, and including at least one air duct incorporated in the inner shroud so as to be formed integrally therewith, the air duct opening out downstream to an air feed and opening out upstream into the inside of the separator nose. |
| US10138750B2 |
Boas segmented heat shield
A seal assembly includes a seal arc segment defining first and second seal supports with a carriage defining first and second support members. The first support member supports the seal arc segment in a first ramped interface, and the second support member supports the seal arc segment in a second ramped interface. A spring is configured to bias the seal arc segment axially. A heat shield is radially inward of the spring. |
| US10138748B2 |
Gas turbine engine components with optimized leading edge geometry
A gas turbine engine component is provided. The gas turbine engine component comprises a main body having a leading edge and a leading edge wall including an elongated transition portion extending between the leading edge and a proximate flowpath surface of the main body. The elongated transition portion has an axial length that is greater than a radial height. A gas turbine engine is also provided. |
| US10138745B2 |
Sealing system with two rows of complementary sealing elements
A sealing system in a cavity under the stator of a turbomachine flow path, the cavity being located between a root of a vane of the stator and a complementary rotor device, the root including two surfaces each provided with an abradable coating, the rotor device being provided with a first and a second sealing element, arranged facing the first and the second surface respectively, the first surface and the first sealing element forming a first sealing pair and delimiting a first leakage section between them, the second surface and the second sealing element forming a second sealing pair and delimiting a second leakage section between them, one of the two pairs tending towards a minimum leakage section when the other tends towards a maximum leakage section, and vice versa. |
| US10138734B2 |
Turbine ring for a turbomachine
A turbine engine turbine ring, in particular for a helicopter, in which vibratory behavior is reduced. The turbine ring includes an essentially cylindrical support, and one or more sectors forming a circle configured to define a segment of an air passage, each sector being fastened to the support by an attachment device, wherein the attachment device includes a hook portion belonging to the support and projecting towards the sector, and a hook portion belonging to the sector and projecting towards the support, the hook portions of the support and of the sector being configured to co-operate in order to fasten the sector to the support, the ring further includes a damper device provided within the attachment device and stressed radially between a portion of the sector and a portion of the support so as to damp relative movements between the sector and the support. |
| US10138733B2 |
Process for producing a turbine rotor
A process for producing a turbine rotor (1), which has, as joining partners, a turbine wheel (2) made of TiAl and a shaft (3) produced from steel, with the following process steps: providing the turbine wheel (2); providing a solder; providing the shaft (3); and connecting the turbine wheel (2) and the shaft (3) by electron beam soldering by means of an electron beam (5). |
| US10138729B2 |
Drive assembly with pressure force aggregating piston arrangement for hydraulic motor speed/torque selector
A drive assembly includes a drive motor at least in part contained in a housing and having a rotor rotating an output shaft. A selector mechanism, at least in part contained in the housing, is movable into one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to one of a plurality of drive motor settings. An actuator, at least in part contained in the housing, is arranged to move the selector mechanism into one of the plurality of orientations. The actuator has first and second pistons each disposed in a piston chamber of the housing for movement by hydraulic pressure. The second piston is arranged in contact with the first piston and configured to aggregate and transfer forces from hydraulic movement of the first piston and the second piston to move the selector mechanism. |
| US10138727B2 |
Acoustic multi-modality inversion for cement integrity analysis
Apparatus and method for characterizing a barrier installed in a borehole traversing a formation including locating an acoustic tool with a receiver and a transmitter at a location in the borehole, activating the acoustic tool to form acoustic waveforms, wherein the receiver records the acoustic waveforms, and processing the waveforms to identify barrier parameters as a function of azimuth and depth along the borehole, wherein the waveforms comprise at least two of sonic signals, ultrasonic pulse-echo signals, and ultrasonic pitch-catch signals. |
| US10138724B2 |
Monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing gas lift operations by presenting one or more actions recommended to achieve a GL system performance
Systems and methods for monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing operation of a gas lift (GL) system, at least some of which include a method that includes collecting measured data representative of the GL system's state, storing the measured data, comparing the measured data to a well model's calculated data for the well and identifying likely conditions of the GL system based on mismatches between the measured data and the calculated data. The method further includes updating the model to reflect the likely conditions and selected corrections of the likely conditions, generating GL system performance curves using the updated model and presenting to a user actions recommended to achieve a GL system performance consistent with a GL system operating point on at least one of the GL system performance curves. |
| US10138721B2 |
Method of and a device and an electronic controller for mitigating stick-slip oscillations in borehole equipment
A method for mitigating stick-slip oscillations in borehole equipment while drilling a borehole in an earth formation is described. The borehole equipment is modelled by a computational model for computer simulation. The model has elements representing a particular mechanical and physical behavior of the borehole equipment. In a simulated stick mode of the borehole equipment, physical quantities are loaded to the elements, which quantities represent an initial state of the borehole equipment prior to a transition from stick mode to slip mode. From a simulation of such transition, a time response of rotational speeds of a drive system and bottom hole assembly of the borehole equipment is recorded and a lower limit of the rotational speed of the drive system is determined for which the rotational driven speed of the bottom hole assembly is zero. |
| US10138718B2 |
Perforation crack designator
At least one crack designator for a perforating gun, wherein the gun includes a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and at least one scallop, wherein each crack designator is capable of redirecting crack growth from the lateral direction to the longitudinal direction of the gun. The designator may be located in one of the scallops, extend from an expected exit hole in the gun to an edge of one of the scallops, and be capable of redirecting crack growth from a lateral direction to a longitudinal direction of the gun. In preferred embodiments, the designator in each scallop is arranged in a spider pattern or concentric circles. The designator is preferably formed by machining, etching, or laser ablation. The designator may have a lower fracture toughness or lesser stiffness than surrounding material of the gun. |
| US10138716B2 |
Modular nozzle inflow control device with autonomy and flow bias
An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid downhole comprises a removable fluid nozzle in fluid communication with a production tubular disposed in a borehole penetrating the earth. The removable fluid nozzle is configured for bi-directional flow, wherein a pressure drop of fluid flow in one direction is greater than the pressure drop of fluid flow in the other direction. |
| US10138708B2 |
Remotely operated production valve
A method of actuating multiple valves in a well can include applying a pressure cycle to the valves without causing actuation of any of the valves, and then simultaneously reducing pressure applied to the valves, thereby actuating the valves. Another method can include releasing a locking device of each valve which prevents actuation, and then reducing pressure applied to the valves, thereby actuating the valves. A valve can include a port which provides for fluid communication between an exterior and an interior of the valve, a closure member which selectively permits and prevents fluid flow through the port, the closure member permits flow through the port in response to a decrease in a pressure differential from the interior to the exterior of the valve, and a locking device which prevents displacement of the closure member, the locking device being released in response to mechanical force applied to the locking device. |
| US10138706B2 |
Completing a multi-stage well
A technique includes running a seat assembly on a conveyance line into a tubing string, which has previously been installed in a well. The seat assembly includes a seat, which is adapted to receive an untethered object. The technique includes attaching the seat assembly to the string at a location downhole in the well; receiving the object to create a fluid barrier; and diverting fluid using the fluid barrier. |
| US10138702B2 |
Mineral extraction well seal
A system includes a seal assembly that includes an annular body, an interior sealing assembly coupled to an interior surface of the body, and an exterior sealing assembly coupled to an exterior surface of the body. The interior sealing assembly is actuated by a first piston and configured to form a seal between the body and a first fixed substantially tubular member disposed radially interior of the body. The exterior sealing assembly is actuated by a second piston, and configured to form a seal between the body and a second fixed substantially tubular member disposed about the seal assembly. The seal assembly is configured to be run through a blowout preventer (BOP) stack and installed between the first and second fixed substantially tubular members to seal a mineral extraction well. |
| US10138701B2 |
Swab-resistant downhole tools comprising sealing elements composed of shape memory polymers
A swab-resistant downhole tool comprising a body and a sealing element, wherein at least a portion of the sealing element is composed of a shape memory polymer, the shape memory polymer having a glass transition temperature (“Tg”), and exhibiting a resilient characteristic above the Tg and a rigid characteristic below the Tg, and wherein the Tg is in the range of about 50° C. to about 150° C. |
| US10138700B1 |
Dual rubber cartridge
A housing of a dual rubber cartridge attaches at least one rubber to an inner barrel for rotation with the inner barrel. A first rubber and a second rubber may attach to the housing for quick installation of the rubbers. The user removes the housing to remove and replace the two rubbers. The user may then replace the original housing with a second housing on which new rubbers are installed. The housing enables the user to quickly replace the rubbers to reduce down time of the drilling operation. |
| US10138698B2 |
External locking mechanism for seal energizing ring
A wellhead housing has a bore with a landing shoulder aid an annular retaining groove spaced above the landing shoulder. A casing hanger connects to a string of easing and lands on the landing shoulder. A seal assembly between the hanger and an interior side wall of the wellhead housing below the retaining groove has an energizing ring that moves axially downward relative to the seal member to a set position that causes the seal member to sealingly engage the hanger and the interior side wall. A lockdown member has an outer lower end portion that bears against an upper end of the energizing ring and an inner lower end portion that hears against an upper end of the hanger. A lockdown ring mounted to the lockdown member engages the retaining groove to prevent upward movement of the lockdown member. |
| US10138694B2 |
Drilling device and unload control program
A drilling device with improved fuel efficiency, reduced impact on the environment, and the like is provided. Specifically, a drilling device performs unload control of a compressor when an engine starts up, and brings the air pressure in an air tank to a first air pressure. Moreover, the air pressure in the air tank is kept at the first air pressure while the engine is driven and a flushing mechanism is not driven. In addition, unload control of the compressor is performed when the flushing mechanism starts up, and the air pressure in the air tank is increased to a second air pressure that is higher than the first air pressure. For example, the first air pressure and the second air pressure are a low pressure (0.5 MPa) and a high pressure (1.03 MPa), respectively. |
| US10138693B2 |
Method of drilling a subterranean borehole
A method of drilling a subterranean wellbore using a drill string comprising the steps of: a. injecting a drilling fluid into the well bore via the drill string and removing said drilling fluid from an annular space around the drill string (the annulus) via an annulus return line, b. oscillating the pressure of the fluid in the annulus, c. determining the wellbore storage volume and wellbore storage coefficient for each fluid pressure oscillation, d. using the wellbore storage volume and wellbore storage coefficient to determine the proportion by volume of gas and proportion by volume of liquid in the annulus during that pressure oscillation. |
| US10138689B2 |
Tool and method for use in supporting a sucker rod string in an oil or gas well
A tool for use in suspending operation of an oil or gas well driven by an artificial lift with a polished rod connected to a sucker rod in a tubing string includes a body having a lower narrow portion dimensioned to fit within the interior cavity of a tubing string inlet or an upper extension thereof; an upper wide diameter portion defining a substantially horizontal landing surface dimensioned to rest upon the top edge of the tubing string inlet or the upper extension thereof; one or more sucker rod-engaging structures; and one or more longitudinal slots extending through the lower narrow portion and the upper wide diameter portion to allow passage of fluid or gas through the tool when the tool is supported on the top edge of the tubing string inlet or the upper extension thereof. |
| US10138685B1 |
Drilling system with teeth driven in opposite directions
A drilling system can include a drill bit defining a longitudinal axis between distal and proximal ends. The drill bit can be configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis and to cut material at the distal end. The drill bit can include a plurality of chain assemblies; each chain assembly can comprise a set of cogs and a chain. The chain can be made up of a plurality of links, each link having teeth positioned in rows extending radially around the link, the teeth configured to rotate axially around the chain as the teeth engage a material for cutting. The plurality of chain assemblies can comprise at least a first chain assembly and a second chain assembly which are driven in opposite directions. |
| US10138680B2 |
Hinged tray for ladder or step stool
A hinged tray for a ladder or step stool disclosed. The hinged tray includes compartments for holding tools or hardware while the tray is open or closed. The footprint of the top of the ladder or step stool top cap is the same as the footprint of the hinged tray so that when the hinged tray is in the folded position the two footprints are aligned and the front and rear surfaces of the top cap and tray are at the same angle as the rails of the ladder or step stool. |
| US10138678B2 |
Spring system for roller blinds
A method of selecting one or more springs for a roller blind is provided. The method may include determining one or more parameters of the blind, determining a torque curve of the blind based on the one or more parameters of the blind, and selecting one or more springs having a wire diameter and a spring diameter. The method may further include determining a length of the one or more springs based on the torque curve, the wire diameter of the one or more springs, and the spring diameter of the one or more springs to ensure the blind operates with a constant operating force. |
| US10138673B1 |
Hinge mounted assembly for existing door constructions
A hinge mounted assembly for existing door constructions for supporting articles between a door and a door jamb in a door construction that has upper and lower hinges; including a first “U” shaped bracket mounted above one of the hinges to prevent downward movement of the hinge mounted assembly, and a second “U” shaped bracket mounted below one of the hinges to prevent upward movement of the hinge mounted assembly, and a vertically running support rod connected to the two brackets, such that it abuts closely against the protruding portion of both hinges on the back side of the door, to prevent lateral movement of the hinge mounted assembly. |
| US10138665B2 |
Enclosure assembly with concealed hinge system
An enclosure assembly with concealed hinge system comprises a quadrilateral cabinet and a cover that is configured to swivel along a sidewall of the quadrilateral cabinet. The swiveling action of the cover with respect to the quadrilateral cabinet is enabled by the use of a first pair of hinges and at least one second hinge. The first pair of hinges is welded onto the corners of the sidewall, and the at least one second hinge is welded onto the sidewall between the first pair of hinges. |
| US10138655B2 |
Key cover
A cover for a key is disclosed. The cover includes: a first wall; a second wall opposite to the first wall; and an outer wall extending between the first wall and the second wall, the outer wall defining a pair of slots extending therethrough, the slots being positioned opposite to each other on the outer wall, wherein the first wall, the second wall, and the outer wall define a closed chamber for receiving a bow of the key and an opening to the chamber. |
| US10138653B1 |
Insulated tent
A collapsible tent with quilted reflective covering fabric is formed from a plurality of hubs that connect outward extending struts. The struts define the shape of the walls and roof by supporting an expanse of at least translucent fabric extending from a hub are disposed in the center of each sidewall of the tent and a polygonal slanted roof. The strut ends from the slanted roof panels are held in stitched elongated pockets at the roof corners which are adjacent the stitched pockets that support sidewall struts. The tent has sealable vents and portal for one or more of power cords, ventilations ducts and water or drains hoses. |
| US10138652B2 |
Foldable tent rack
A foldable tent rack includes a first support stand including a first connecting base, two first stand poles, and two second stand poles; and a second support stand including a third stand pole, a second connecting base, and the second stand pole. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to the first connecting base. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to one second stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. First ends of the second and third stand poles are rotatably connected by the second connecting base. The second and third stand poles are rotatable. The third stand pole is rotatably connected to a fourth stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. In the unfolded position, arch shapes are formed and the poles are separated. |
| US10138649B2 |
Tower segment handling method and apparatus
This application relates to tower segment handling methods and apparatus, and in particular to methods and apparatus for handling segments of steel wind turbine towers. The wind turbine tower comprises a plurality of cylindrical vertical tower sections, which in the finished tower are mounted on top of one another. The vertical section of the tower has a longitudinal axis and comprises a plurality of wind turbine tower segments, the tower segments have vertical and horizontal edges and combine to form a complete vertical tower section by joining along their vertical edges. Adjacent vertical tower sections are joined to each other along the horizontal edges of the wind turbine tower segments. The tower segments are combined into a tower section using a flat roller bed on which the segments can be assembled. A method of assembling a tower section is discussed. |
| US10138648B2 |
Tower and method for assembling tower
The present invention broadly comprises a tower and a method and apparatus for constructing a tower, where one embodiment of apparatus includes a foundation, a plurality of lower staves located on the foundation, and a plurality of upper staves located above the lower staves, the upper staves having a poured in place concrete or grout joint between each adjacent upper stave. |
| US10138646B2 |
Submerged robot with learning capabilities
A suction-powered pool cleaning robot that may include a fluid outlet, adapted for connection to a suction hose; a fluid inlet, with a fluid path between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet; a turbine at least partially disposed within the fluid path so as to extract energy from flow of fluid through the fluid path; an electrical generator for providing power thereto and adapted to be driven by the turbine; a sensor arranged to generate rotation information indicative of a speed of rotation of the turbine; and an electronic controller that is arranged to control an operation of the suction-powered pool cleaning robot in response to at least the rotation information. |
| US10138645B1 |
Methods of installing a pool skimmer assembly
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, pool skimmer adapter plates, and pool skimmer installation kits are provided that provide unique opportunities to overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include an external adapter plate having an internal cavity sized to receive an inlet of a pool skimmer assembly and an internal adapter plate having an internal cavity positioned to at least partially align with an inlet opening of the inlet of the pool skimmer assembly. The use of the adapter plates allows the pool designer and installer broad latitude in selecting a proper skimmer assembly with minimal if any impact upon the design of the pool wall or panel used. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to panel-type pool construction, but may be adaptable for any pool skimmer installation. |
| US10138641B2 |
Method for restoring a structure having a crack by following a curve representing the separation of the edges of the crack
A method for restoring a structure resting on settled soil, deep soil being consolidated, the structure having at least one crack resulting from the settling of the soil, in which a reinforcement substance is injected into the foundation soil of the structure in line with the crack in a primary drilling hole, the method comprising simultaneously with the injection, acquiring a curve revealing edges of the crack being brought together, stopping the injection as soon as an abrupt reduction in slope in absolute value is detected on the curve. |
| US10138636B2 |
Mechanical locking system for floor panels
Floor panels (1, 1′) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible tongue (10) in a displacement groove (11). The flexible tongue (10) may be formed from the core material (5) of the floor panels and inserted during production into the displacement groove (11). The locking system may be locked with vertical folding. |
| US10138635B1 |
System for dry execution of finishing material
A system for dry execution of finishing material comprises a quadrangle bar to fix to an outer wall of a structure, a fixing bracket to install by fixing both ends thereof to the quadrangle bar, and a brick having an engaging groove formed in one surface facing the fixing bracket and being engaged with the fixing bracket in a fitting manner, wherein the fixing bracket comprises an engaging plate for allowing the brick to engage with the fixing bracket by locking engagement operation to the engaging groove, a load supporting plate provided between the engaging plates neighboring in up and down directions to withstand a load, an elastic plate providing an elastic force to push the brick outward after the brick is caught on the fixing bracket, and a connection plate which is respectively provided at upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket and connected to another fixing bracket. |
| US10138625B2 |
Water runoff treatment apparatus
A water treatment apparatus includes a membrane in a contact with a soil structure, a hollow elongated member being passed through membrane and being mounted vertically within a vertical well with the bottom end of the elongated member being configured to expel treated water into the soil structure, a filtration member mounted stationary or for a linear reciprocal movement so as to filter the water prior to entry into a hollow interior of the elongated member, a trash rack positioned on the membrane and surrounding an upper portion of the elongated member and a barrier positioned adjacent and/or on said peripheral side wall of said trash rack, said barrier configured to reduce flow of the water and/or absorb a portion of the contaminant(s) prior to the water entering said filtration member. |
| US10138621B2 |
Handle assembly
A faucet handle assembly includes a faucet handle, a handle adaptor, and a bonnet. The handle adaptor includes a plurality of end stops extending radially outward therefrom, and is configured to rotatably couple the faucet handle to a fluid control valve disposed within a valve body, and rotatably couple to the valve body by the plurality of end stops. The bonnet includes an inner ring having a plurality of locking features, and is configured to be removably coupled to the valve body by the plurality of locking features. |
| US10138619B2 |
Universal embedded system for sanitary faucet components
An universal embedding system (1) for sanitary faucets and fittings comprising three macro groups, a first universal embedding macro group, a second macro group of functional components (1B) such as mixers and switch valves and a third macro group of aesthetic parts (1C), wherein the first macro group comprises six connecting plugs for inlets (3″) and outlets, which can freely be chosen. |
| US10138615B2 |
Base body of electric transmission tower using micropile
Disclosed is a base body of an electric transmission tower using a micropile. The base body of the electric transmission tower using the micropile includes an anchor member coupled to a main pole member of the electric transmission tower, a foundation member coupled to the anchor member and including a plurality of foundations, and the micropile configured to fix the foundation member to the ground and compress the foundation member. |
| US10138612B2 |
Stationary boom support system
A containment boom system for remediating an oil spill in a body of water includes a base support structure and a containment boom. An elongated rod has a proximal end and a spaced apart distal end. The proximal end is hingedly attached to the base support structure and extends laterally therefrom. A buoy is coupled to the distal end of the elongated rod. The buoy has sufficient buoyancy so as to remain floating on the liquid body while supporting the elongated rod. A reclamation loop is disposed in the water, a first portion of which is disposed in the oil spill and a second portion is disposed the water on the opposite side of the containment boom from the oil spill. The reclamation loop is continuously driven through a reclamation station, which removes oil therefrom. |
| US10138610B2 |
Artificial reef and process for forming such an artificial reef
A process for forming an artificial reef includes forming a form having a geometric shape, applying at least one blockout onto a surface of the form such that the blockout extends outwardly of the surface of the form, applying a sprayable concrete over the form and over a portion of the blockout, curing the sprayable concrete on the form for a period of time so that the sprayable concrete adheres to the blockout, and removing the cured sprayable concrete and the adhered blockout together from the surface of the form. The sprayable concrete is applied over the form until the depth of the sprayable concrete is approximately equal to a depth of the blockout. The blockout is a cinder block. |
| US10138603B2 |
Autonomous ballast unloading consist
An autonomous ballast consist for unloading ballast along a railway and methods for unloading ballast thereby. The consist includes a plurality of ballast cars and at least one control car. The control car includes a controller, a navigation system, and electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic generators that power the hopper cars. The controller employs the navigation system to determine the location of the consist relative to a track survey indicating locations and amounts of ballast to be unloaded. The controller instructs the hopper cars to open/close ballast doors to dump appropriate amounts of ballast in desired locations. The controller also monitors the status of the hopper cars and the accuracy of the navigation system to automatically adjust the operational state of the consist relative thereto. The unloading operation is carried out automatically, without need for operator intervention, and without risk of damage to railroad facilities. |
| US10138600B2 |
Fibrous product and method of producing fibrous web
A method of producing a fiber web, and the fiber web. According to the present method, a fiber material layer is formed from fiber pulp, by using foam forming, which layer is then dried. According to the present invention, at least part of the fiber pulp is mechanical or chemi-mechanical pulp, which is ozonized before the foam forming. By using ozonization, the pulp to be foamed is improved, as regards both fiber bonding and the removal of the wood extractives, during pulp preparation. The manufactured products are suitable, for example, for end uses, where the packages are intended to be light and strong, and the properties of which ensure that the taste and smell of the products are not tainted, such as sales and storage packages for food supplies, chocolate and cigarettes. |
| US10138598B2 |
Method of making a highly functional, low viscosity kraft fiber using an acidic bleaching sequence and a fiber made by the process
A pulp fiber with an enhanced carbonyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described. |
| US10138596B2 |
Mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes, their preparation and their use
The present invention relates to dye mixtures comprising one or more dye(s) of: formula (I) and one or more dye(s) of: formula (II) and optionally one or more dye(s) of: formula (IV) to processes for their preparation and to their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and carboxamido-containing materials. |
| US10138592B2 |
Open mesh screen
A screen includes a mesh substrate having an openness of greater than 30% when viewed at 0° incidence, the mesh substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface including a first coating, the first major surface having a first reflectance value, wherein the first reflectance value has an average value of greater than about 10% as measured by an EN410 standard and a diffuse reflection profile at all viewing angles from −89° to 89°, excluding an angle of direct illumination as measured by a scattering distribution function technique using a Goniometer, wherein the diffuse reflection profile provides a reduction in view through the mesh substrate when viewed from −89° to 89°. |
| US10138591B2 |
Apparatus for feeding laundry items to a mangle
An apparatus whereby laundry items are fed automatically to a mangle. This is achieved in that splaying clamps are movable by a linear motor, wherein slides are assigned to a primary part of the linear motor or form the primary parts of the linear motor and a rail is assigned to a secondary part of the linear motor or forms the secondary part. Laundry items are fed in industrial laundry facilities to a mangle in an outspread state. This is performed by machine using apparatuses for feeding laundry items. Each laundry item attached to splaying clamps is deposited with an outspread front edge arranged to the front onto a feeding conveyor, which feeds the laundry item in the outspread state to the mangle. Here, the splaying can mean that the laundry item either is not completely outspread or that the laundry item is tensioned such that it is damaged irreversibly. |
| US10138588B1 |
Clothes dryer ventilation system
The clothes dryer ventilation system is adapted for use with a dryer. The clothes dryer ventilation system is a duct with a damper that routes the exhaust air discharged from a dryer to either 1) an exhaust vent leading out of the building the dryer is located in; or, 2) a recirculation vent that directs the discharged exhaust air into the interior of the building the dryer is located in. The clothes dryer ventilation system further comprises a filter assembly that filters the discharged exhaust air before release. The clothes dryer ventilation system comprises a master duct, a damper, a filter assembly, and a vent. |
| US10138587B2 |
Household cleaning appliance with a dispensing system operable between a single use dispensing system and a bulk dispensing system
A household cleaning appliance having a rotatable drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber for receiving an article for treating and wherein a rotational axis of the drum is vertical and a method for operating the household cleaning appliance. The household cleaning appliance includes a dispensing system that includes and can be operated as a non-bulk dispensing system or as a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance. |
| US10138585B2 |
Laundry treatment apparatus
A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an introduction/discharge opening, a drawer configured so as to be discharged from the cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening, a through-hole formed in an upper surface of the drawer, a tub that is located inside the drawer and that defines a space that is configured to receive water, an introduction aperture formed in an upper surface of the tub, the introduction aperture being located under the through-hole, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub for receiving laundry supplied to the introduction aperture, a door that is configured to open and close the introduction aperture, the door being coupled to one of the drawer or the tub, and a door sensing unit that is configured to determine whether the door is opened during a state in which the drawer is inserted into the cabinet. |
| US10138583B2 |
Cloth clamping device
A cloth clamping device includes a clamping mechanism that comes into contact with a cloth and an up-and-down movement mechanism that moves the clamping mechanism up and down. The clamping mechanism includes a support portion, a leg portion, a foot portion, and a clamping portion. The clamping portion has a leading end portion facing the foot portion in a sideway direction and a base end portion being pivotally supported by the support portion. When the leg portion is lowered with respect to the support portion, the leading end portion pivots downward and is positioned in a sideway direction with respect to the foot portion, and when the leg portion is raised with respect to the support portion, the clamping portion comes into contact with the upper surface of the cloth and the leading end portion is positioned above the foot portion, and the clamping mechanism draw up the cloth. |
| US10138582B2 |
Thermoplastic non-woven textile elements
A non-woven textile may be formed from a plurality of thermoplastic polymer filaments. The non-woven textile may have a first region and a second region, with the filaments of the first region being fused to a greater degree than the filaments of the second region. A variety of products, including apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, footwear), may incorporate the non-woven textile. In some of these products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another textile element to form a seam. More particularly, an edge area of the non-woven textile may be heatbonded with an edge area of the other textile element at the seam. In other products, the non-woven textile may be joined with another component, whether a textile or a non-textile. |
| US10138581B2 |
Woven fabric and method of making same
A woven fabric that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of stretch weft yarns. In one embodiment, all of the weft yarns have the same shrinkage ratio and same size of yarn count, and the repeat intersection points on the weft yarns are either 6×1 or 13×1. The weft yarns in the 6×1 pattern alternate with the weft yarns in the 13×1 pattern, with two 6×1 weft yarns followed by one 13×1 weft yarn. This results in a woven fabric that performs like a knitted fabric but with the look of woven denim when the warp yarns are indigo dyed. |
| US10138578B2 |
Alkali recycle in cellulose spinning process
The present invention concerns a method for the recovery of solvent in a process for preparation of regenerated cellulosic fibers using sodium hydroxide as solvent for cellulose dissolving in the manufacturing of a cellulose spinning dope wherein sodium hydroxide present in the spinning dope is at least partially recovered and recycled as sodium hydroxide from a cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step and wherein said cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step consists of a bath into which cellulose spinning dope is injected. Recovered sodium hydroxide may be directly or indirectly recycled from a cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step to a cellulose dissolving step. |
| US10138575B2 |
Use of a foamable polymer filament, and foamed fabric
A foamed fabric comprising filaments of closed-cell foam of cross-linked polymeric material is formed by integrating the filaments into a precursor textile and subsequently foaming the material at a foaming temperature at which the filaments expand. The foamed fabric can be used for protective garments, pads, mats and the like. |
| US10138574B2 |
Blowing-assisted electrospinning
A method and an apparatus for fabricating nanofibrous articles is disclosed. The method may include providing a double-walled nozzle with an inner tube coaxially disposed within an outer tube. In addition, the double-walled nozzle is secured in front of a collector and an electrical field is applied between a tip of the double-walled nozzle and the collector. The method further includes preparing a spinning solution by dissolving a polymer in a solvent, mixing a vapor stream of the solvent with a stream of a pressurized gas with a predetermined ratio to obtain a pressurized solvent/gas stream feeding the spinning solution through the inner tube of the double-walled nozzle, and concurrently feeding the pressurized solvent/gas stream through the outer tube of the double-walled nozzle. The spinning solution and the pressurized solvent/gas stream may concurrently be discharged from the double-walled nozzle and drawn toward the collector being collected as nanofibrous articles on the collector. |
| US10138572B2 |
Crystalline silicon ingot and method of fabricating the same
A crystalline silicon ingot and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The crystalline silicon ingot of the invention includes multiple silicon crystal grains growing in a vertical direction of the crystalline silicon ingot. The crystalline silicon ingot has a bottom with a silicon crystal grain having a first average crystal grain size of less than about 12 mm. The crystalline silicon ingot has an upper portion, which is about 250 mm away from said bottom, with a silicon crystal grain having a second average crystal grain size of greater than about 14 mm. |
| US10138569B2 |
Weld cleaning fluid
The invention relates to a weld cleaning fluid, and method of cleaning weld or discoloration especially on stainless steel. Stainless steel welds, such as those done by TIG welding, require cleaning to remove the resulting surface discoloration and also to passivate the steel. This is often done using an electro-cleaning apparatus with the assistance of electrolyte cleaning fluids. A new cleaning fluid has been developed that has a generally neutral pH, instead of the highly acidic nature of previously used fluids, which avoids environmental and safety issues. The cleaning fluid composition preferably has potassium or sodium orthophosphate salts as the main active ingredient, or similar such salts, and has a pH of around 7. It may also include a sequestering or chelating agent such as a sodium and/or potassium salt of EDTA, and coloring and fragrance. |
| US10138568B2 |
Separation of alpha emitting species from plating baths
A plating product fabrication method includes forming a first concentrate. The concentrate includes a Tin (Sn) species and a trace amount of Polonium (Po) species. The plating product fabrication method also includes creating a circuit between a filtering anode and a filtering cathode and reducing the Po species from the concentrate by plating Po upon the filtering cathode. In this manner, a purified Sn concentrate is formed. The purified Sn concentrate may be utilized to plate Sn upon a plating cathode. The purified Sn concentrate may be utilized to form purified Sn. |
| US10138566B2 |
Sealing anodized aluminum using a low-temperature nickel-free process
The inventive two-step process operates at low temperature, without any toxic heavy metals, to provide excellent sealing on anodized aluminum substrates, especially those aluminum substrates comprising silicon. The first step of the process seals the anodized surface and the second step passivates the anodized surface. The process allows for corrosion resistance in anodized aluminum and anodized aluminum alloys to be achieved that is comparable to traditional nickel based sealants, without the toxicity of nickel. The process additionally does not require any excessive temperatures, as required by hot water sealing processes. The composition used for the sealing step comprises soluble lithium ions, fluoride ions, and preferably, a complexing agent comprising phosphines, phosphonates and/or polymers of acrylic acid. The composition used for the passivation step comprises metal ions and preferably a complexing agent comprising phosphines, phosphonates and/or polymers of acrylic acid. |
| US10138564B2 |
Production method for rare earth permanent magnet
A production method for a rare earth permanent magnet, wherein: a sintered magnet body comprising an R1—Fe—B composition (R1 represents one or more elements selected from rare earth elements including Y and Sc) is immersed in an electrodeposition liquid obtained by dispersing a powder containing an R2 oxide (R2 represents one or more elements selected from rare earth elements including Y and Sc) in a solvent; an electrodeposition process is used to coat the powder to the surface of the sintered magnet body; and, in the state in which the powder is present on the surface of the magnet body, the magnet body and the powder are subjected to heat treatment in a vacuum or an inert gas at a temperature equal to or less than the sintering temperature of the magnet. |
| US10138563B2 |
Hydrogen energy supply system using ocean current power generation
A hydrogen energy supply system including 10 or more water wheel impeller type power generation devices that are supported to float in water by first floating bodies and generate electric power by using ocean currents; a second floating body on which a seawater electrolysis device, a hydrogen liquefaction device, and a liquid hydrogen tank are arranged; a hydrogen transporting ship that accommodates the liquid hydrogen stored in the liquid hydrogen tank and transports it by sea to land; an overland liquid hydrogen tank that stores the liquid hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen transporting ship; a small cylinder that accommodates the liquid hydrogen supplied from the overland liquid hydrogen tank; and a hydrogen transporting vehicle that transports the small cylinder to a consumer on land. |
| US10138562B2 |
Method for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide and converter
A method and device for conversion of water into hydrogen peroxide, wherein a corona discharge zone is generated between a rotating electrode formed as a hollow rotor of a centrifugal fan and a fixed electrode. The rotating electrode is rotated relative to an insulation layer of the fixed electrode, and high voltage AC power is applied to the fixed electrode while conveying vapor through the corona discharge zone. In one aspect, the novelty resides in using the rotating electrode for conversion of water to vapor. In another aspect, conductivity between the two electrodes induces electrolysis, which is used for high voltage AC transmission to the rotating electrode. |
| US10138557B2 |
Method for metalizing polymer substrate and polymer article prepared thereof
A method for metalizing a polymer substrate and a polymer article prepared thereof. First a polymer substrate having a base polymer and at least one metal compound dispersed in the base polymer is provided. A surface of the polymer substrate is then irradiated with an energy beam such that a water contact angle of the surface of the polymer substrate is at least 120°. And then the surface of the polymer substrate is subjected to chemical plating. |
| US10138554B2 |
Method of plasma treatment of an internal and/or external surface of a hollow electrically non-conductive body and a device for carrying out this method
A method of plasma treatment of an internal and/or external surface of a hollow electrically non-conductive body. The internal surface of the body and/or its external surface acts a layer of electrical plasma of a surface dielectric barrier discharge generated in a volume of gas by alternating or pulse voltage with an amplitude higher than 100 V from a pair of liquid electrodes formed by an internal electrically conductive liquid situated inside the body and by an external electrically conductive liquid situated outside the body. The electrical plasma is generated above the surface of the electrically conductive liquid, where in the volume of the gas forms a layer of electrical plasma forming a ring copying the shape of the surface of the body wherein the electrical resistance between the liquid electrodes is greater than 10 kΩ. The invention also is a device for carrying out the aforementioned method. |
| US10138551B2 |
Substrate processing apparatuses and systems
A system for processing substrates is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a process chamber, at least one electrical resistance heater, and at least one Coanda effect gas injector. |
| US10138545B2 |
Process for the removal of contaminants from sputtering target substrates
The present invention provides a process for the removal of contaminants on a spent sputtering target used in Plasma Vapor Deposition by the steps of grit abrasion, organic solvent cleaning, and being subjected to an electric field in an acidic bath including a surfactant, and followed by subsequent water and air rinse and further grit abrasion. Removal of the contaminants is verified by spectroscopy. |
| US10138542B2 |
Mechanically gated electrical switches by creasing of patterned metal/elastomer bilayer films
Strain-gated logic devices are important for the development of advanced flexible electronics. Using a dual-monolayer-promoted film-transfer technique, a flexible multilayer structure capable of undergoing large compressive deformation was prepared. Formation of a crease in the gap between electrodes at a geometrically tunable strain leads to formation of an electrical connection in a reversible and reproducible fashion. A strain-gated electrical switch includes at least two conductive electrodes disposed on a surface of an elastomer substrate, the at least two conductive electrodes forming a gap between the at least two electrodes in an off-state of the strain-gated electrical switch, the gap diminishing under compressive strain to form a crease, the compressive strain pressing the at least two electrodes into contact with each other in an on-state of the strain-gated electrical switch. |
| US10138541B2 |
Method for producing substrate with transparent electrode, and substrate with transparent electrode
A resin substrate with a transparent electrode having a low resistance, and a manufacturing method thereof including: a deposition step wherein a transparent electrode layer of indium tin oxide is formed on a transparent film substrate by a sputtering method, and a crystallization step wherein the transparent electrode layer is crystallized. In the deposition step, a sputtering deposition is performed using a sputtering target containing indium oxide and tin oxide, while a sputtering gas containing argon and oxygen is introduced into a chamber. It is preferable that an effective exhaust rate S, calculated from a rate Q of the sputtering gas introduced into the chamber and a pressure P in the chamber by a formula S (L/second)=1.688×Q (sccm)/P (Pa), is 1,200-5,000 (L/second). It is also preferable that a resistivity of the transparent electrode layer is less than 3×10−4 Ωcm. |
| US10138538B2 |
ZnAlMg-coated metal sheet produced by optimized wiping
The present invention provides a method for producing a sheet. The method includes providing a substrate, depositing a metal coating over at least one surface by dipping the substrate in a bath in order to obtain the sheet, wiping the metal coating by means of at least one nozzle projecting through at least one outlet a wiping gas onto the metal coating, the sheet being run in front of the nozzle, the wiping gas being ejected from the nozzle along a primary direction of ejection (E), a confinement box delimiting a confined zone at least downstream of the zone of impact (I) of the wiping gas on the sheet and solidifying the metal coating. The method satisfying: Z d ≤ 12 and f O 2 ≤ 10 - 4 W 2 ( 0.63 + 0.4 + 94900 * W 2 ) with W = PdZ V . |
| US10138533B2 |
Method for producing high-purity calcium
A high-purity calcium and method of producing same are provided. The method includes performing first sublimation purification by introducing calcium starting material having a purity, excluding gas components, of 4N or less into a crucible of a sublimation vessel, subjecting the starting material to sublimation by heating at 750° C. to 800° C., and causing the product to deposit or evaporate onto the inside walls of the sublimation vessel; and then, once the calcium that has been subjected to first sublimation purification is recovered, performing second sublimation purification by introducing the recovered calcium again to the crucible to the sublimation vessel, heating the recovered calcium at 750° C. to 800° C., and causing the product to similarly deposit or evaporate on the inside walls of the sublimation vessel thereby recovering calcium having a purity of 4N5 or higher. |
| US10138532B2 |
Nonferrous metal melting furnace and method for melting nonferrous metal
A vortex chamber includes an outer circumference wall, a container, an annular shoal portion provided between the container and the outer circumference wall so as to encircle the outer circumference of the container, and a dam portion protruding upward from the upper surface of the outer circumference of the container so as to partition the container from the shoal portion. An undried nonferrous metal block is fed into the shoal portion, the block having such a size that is not completely submerged into the molten metal in the shoal portion. The fed nonferrous metal block is gradually melted to have a reduced volume of small pieces and particles of nonferrous metal, which are re-circulated in the shoal portion, flown over the dam portion, and dropped into the container, thereby forming a vortex in the container in which remaining small pieces and particles submerged into the molten metal are melted. |
| US10138529B2 |
Method for fabrication of a timepiece balance spring
Method for fabrication of an antiferromagnetic and temperature compensated timepiece balance spring, including the steps of: selecting an amagnetic iron-chromium-nickel-manganese-beryllium compensating alloy, comprising, by mass percent, between and including: from 21.0% to 25.0% of manganese, from 9.0% to 13.0% of nickel, from 6.0% to 15.0% of chromium, from 0.2% to 2.0% of beryllium, the remainder iron, the total of nickel and manganese being higher than or equal to 33.0%, working the alloy to obtain a blank, shaping the blank by casting and/or forging and/or wire drawing and/or rolling and/or drawing, to obtain a blank of spring wire; winding the wire on a winder to obtain a balance spring, subjecting the spiral spring to at least a heat setting treatment, by annealing at a temperature comprised between 540° C. and 650° C., for a duration of 30 to 200 minutes, to obtain a balance spring. |
| US10138528B2 |
Method and system for laser hardening of a surface of a workpiece
Method of laser hardening of a surface area of a workpiece, such as a surface of a journal of a crankshaft, comprising: generating a relative movement between the surface of the workpiece and a laser source to allow a laser spot to subsequently be projected onto different portions of said surface area, and during said relative movement, repetitively scanning the laser beam (2) so as to produce a two-dimensional equivalent effective laser spot (5) on said surface area. The energy distribution of the effective laser spot is adapted so that it is different in a more heat sensitive subarea, such as in an area adjacent to an oil lubrication opening, than in a less heat sensitive subarea, so as to prevent overheating of said more heat sensitive subarea. |
| US10138523B2 |
Cancer biomarker and diagnostic
The application discloses new biomarkers and methods useful in the diagnosis, prognosis and/or monitoring of, or as a therapeutic or research target for, solid tumor cancers, such as colorectal cancer, based on measuring the biomarkers; and related kits and devices. |
| US10138520B2 |
Diagnostic miRNA markers for Alzheimer
The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with miRNA markers. Diagnosis of AD Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of AD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified. |
| US10138519B2 |
Universal sanger sequencing from next-gen sequencing amplicons
Described herein are methods, compositions and kits directed to amplification of nucleic acids suitable for both next generation sequencing (NGS) and a second round of sequencing as validation, such as Sanger sequencing. |
| US10138515B2 |
Illumination of integrated analytical systems
An analytical device including an optically opaque cladding, a sequencing layer including a substrate disposed below the cladding, and a waveguide assembly for receiving optical illumination and introducing illumination into the device. The illumination may be received from a top, a side edge, and a bottom of the device. The waveguide assembly may include a nanoscale aperture disposed in the substrate and extending through the cladding. The aperture defines a reaction cell for receiving a set of reactants. In various aspects, the device includes a sensor element and the illumination pathway is through the sensor element. Waveguides and illumination devices, such as plasmonic illumination devices, are also disclosed. Methods for forming and operating the devices are also disclosed. |
| US10138513B2 |
Method and device for amplifying and detecting gene using graphene heater
Provided is a gene amplifying and detecting device. The gene amplifying and detecting device includes: a gene amplifying chip including a chamber formed therein; a reaction solution filled in the chamber and including a fluorescent material; a light source located at one side of the gene amplifying chip; a light detector located at the other side of the gene amplifying chip; and a graphene heater formed on an inner surface or outer surface of the gene amplifying chip so as to heat the reaction solution. |
| US10138509B2 |
Method for generating a three-dimensional nucleic acid containing matrix
Methods of making a three-dimensional matrix of nucleic acids within a cell is provided. |
| US10138495B2 |
Bio-production of lentiviral vectors
The present disclosure provides a method of generating a stable producer cell line. The generation of stable producer cell lines, such as those provided in accordance with the present invention, increases the reproducibility and ease of creating high titer lentiviral stocks while easing biosafety concerns and the variation in expressed envelope proteins defines the tropism of the generated virus. The present disclosure also provides for a novel lentiviral transfer vector plasmid. |
| US10138490B2 |
Transformed plants tolerant to herbicides due to overexpression of prephenate dehydrogenase and p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase
The present invention relates to transformed plants, in particular transformed plants producing larger amounts of plastoquinones, tocotrienols and tocopherols than non-transformed identical plants. This invention also relates to a method for producing these plants, and to a method for cultivating these plants. The plants according to the invention also have the property of being tolerant to herbicides that are inhibitors of the p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase enzyme. |
| US10138488B2 |
Cancer vaccine for dogs
The present invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising a nucleic acid that comprises a sequence encoding a dog telomerase deprived of telomerase catalytic activity, or a fragment thereof. |
| US10138482B2 |
Compositions for modulating C9ORF72 expression
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing expression of C9ORF72 mRNA and protein in an animal. Such methods are useful to treat, prevent, ameliorate, or slow progression of neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof. |
| US10138481B2 |
miRNAs useful for identifying targets associated with cancer
Several miRNAs are described that are useful in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer, or pancreatic cancer. The miRNAs bind with targets that are associated with prostate cancer or pancreatic cancer. This permits the identification of those targets as well as a treatment methodology for prostate cancer. |
| US10138479B2 |
Targeting the glutamine to pyruvate pathway for treatment of oncogenic Kras-associated cancer
Methods and kits for GPP-targeting, e.g., for the treatment of oncogenic Kras-associated cancers, and methods for determining the efficacy of those methods are provided. |
| US10138475B2 |
Methods and compositions for isolating small RNA molecules
The present invention concerns the use of methods and compositions for the isolation of small RNA molecules (100 nucleotides or fewer), such as microRNA and siRNA molecules. Such molecules are routinely lost in commonly used isolation procedures and therefore the present invention allows for a much higher level of enrichment or isolation of these small RNA molecules. |
| US10138473B2 |
Thermostable protease variants
The present invention relates to proteases having at least 75% identity to a protease derived from Thermoascus aurantiacus and comprises at least one modification in the amino acid sequence thereof. These protease variants have improved thermostability. The invention also relates to DNA encoding these proteases, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof. |
| US10138472B2 |
Engineered nucleic-acid targeting nucleic acids
The present disclosure provides engineered cross-type-nucleic-acid targeting nucleic acids and compositions thereof. Nucleic acid sequences encoding the engineered cross-type-nucleic-acid targeting nucleic acids, as well as expression cassettes, vectors and cells comprising such nucleic acid sequences, are described. Also, methods are disclosed for making and using the engineered cross-type-nucleic-acid targeting nucleic acids and compositions thereof. |
| US10138468B2 |
Method for differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into multi-competent renal precursors
This application relates to a method for differentiating pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) into multi-competent renal precursor cells expressing Six2. These renal precursor cells are able to differentiate into fully functional and fully differentiated podocytes. Moreover this application relates to a method for differentiating human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into defined renal precursor cells expressing Six2 and podocytes based on linked steps of chemically defined medium inductions. |
| US10138465B2 |
Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells into pancreatic endocrine cells using HB9 regulators
The present invention provides methods to promote differentiation of pluripotent stem cells to pancreatic endoderm cells expressing PDX1, NKX6.1, and HB9. In particular, the methods encompass culturing Stage 4 to Stage 6 cells with a thyroid hormone (e.g. T3), an ALK5 inhibitor, or both. |
| US10138464B2 |
Use of apoptotic cells ex vivo to generate regulatory T cells
Many cell types in the body can remove apoptotic and cellular debris from tissues; however, the professional phagocyte, or antigen presenting cell (“APC”), has a high capacity to do so. The recognition of apoptotic cells (“ACs”) occurs via a series of evolutionarily-conserved, AC associated molecular-pattern receptors (“ACAMPRs”) on APCs that recognize and bind corresponding apoptotic-cell-associated molecular patterns (“ACAMPs”). These receptors recognize ligands such as phosphotidyl serine and oxidized lipids found on apoptotic cells. Savill et al. (2002); and Gregory et al. (2004). |
| US10138461B2 |
Animal protein-free media for cultivation of cells
The present invention relates to animal protein-free cell culture media comprising polyamines and a plant- and/or yeast-derived hydrolysate. The invention also relates to animal protein-free culturing processes, wherein cells can be cultivated, propagated and passaged without adding supplementary animal proteins in the culture medium. These processes are useful in cultivating cells, such as recombinant cells or cells infected with a virus, and for producing biological products by cell culture processes. |
| US10138458B2 |
Magnetic lysis method and device
A method for lysing cells is disclosed. The method includes stirring cells with a magnetic stir element in the presence of a plurality of cell lysis beads at a speed sufficient to lyse the cells. Also disclosed is a device for lysing cells. The device includes a container having a magnetic stir element and a plurality of cell lysis beads disposed therein. The container is dimensioned to allow rotation of the magnetic stir element inside the container. |
| US10138451B2 |
Cell culture dish supporting simultaneously juxtaposed and separated cultures
The present invention relates to a novel culturing apparatus (assembly) which can be termed a cell culture dish. More particularly, the present invention is a “combined cell culture dish” or “dish-in-dish” apparatus comprising at least one smaller cell culture dish fixedly positioned within a larger cell culture dish, and the number of such fixated cell culture dishes can include a multiple number of fixated cell culture dishes within one another, either concentric or eccentric, in any number of geometric shapes, and without limitation to the number of petri dishes included. An alternate embodiment of this invention can include a plurality of cell culture dishes juxtaposed side-by-side having common interior well walls, and the well walls may or may not be different in height depending on the application. |
| US10138449B2 |
Reduced calorie beverage or food product and process and apparatus for making same
The invention relates to a process for preparing a reduced calorie beverage or food product employing fermentation of a plant-derived juice or liquid and removing the ethanol therefrom. The process involves first converting at least some of the sugar in a plant-derived juice or liquid by fermenting it with yeast to produce a fermentation product containing ethanol and subsequently removing at least some of the ethanol from the fermentation product, while maintaining the fermentation product at a temperature of less than fifty-five degrees Celsius to produce the reduced calorie beverage or food product. The alcohol removal step is performed at temperatures of less than seventy-five degrees in order to reduce the impact upon flavor and nutritional properties, relative to conventional alcohol removal at or near boiling temperatures. This invention also relates to an apparatus for performing the process for preparing a reduced calorie beverage or food product and to the reduced calorie juices and juice products created using this process and apparatus. |
| US10138445B2 |
Cleaning product
A cleaning product having a spray dispenser and a cleaning composition suitable for spraying, the composition housed in the spray dispenser wherein the composition includes: i. 5% to 15% by weight of the composition of a specific surfactant system; and ii. a specific glycol ether solvent. |
| US10138439B2 |
Lubrication material using self-dispersed crumpled graphene balls as additives in oil for friction and wear reduction
A method for forming a lubrication material using self-dispersed crumpled graphene balls as additives in a lubricant base fluid for friction and wear reduction. The lubricant base fluid may be, for example, a polyalphaolefin type-4 (PAO4) oil. After the crumpled graphene balls are added as additives in the lubricant base fluid, the lubricant base fluid with the additives are sonicated for a sonicating time period, so that the crumpled graphene balls are self-dispersed in the lubricant base fluid to improve friction and wear properties of the lubricant base fluid. In some cases, a dispersing agent, such as Triethoxysilane, may be added in the lubricant base fluid to enhance stability of dispersion of the crumpled graphene balls in the lubricant base fluid. The crumpled graphene balls may stay stably dispersed in the lubricant base fluid between a lower temperature (such as −15° C.) to a higher temperature (such as 90° C.). |
| US10138436B2 |
System and method for converting food waste into fuel
A system for converting food waste into fuel includes at least one thermal decomposition reactor. The at least one thermal decomposition reactor is configured to transfer an organic waste, that is, food waste, through a region on which a sunlight is concentrated by at least one solar concentrator. A fermenter is disposed at a front end of the at least one thermal decomposition reactor, and any thermal energy remaining after being used in the at least one thermal decomposition reactor is additionally used in fermentation of the food waste. A method of converting food waste into fuel is also provided. |
| US10138433B2 |
Method and apparatus for purifying a mixture comprising oil and wax
The present invention relates to a method for fractionating a crude mixture comprising at least one oil and at least one wax, which comprises the following steps: (a) mixing the crude mixture with a solvent to obtain a crude solvent-mixture, (b) carrying out at least one crystallization stage with the solvent-mixture obtained in step (a) to prepare a first fraction containing dewaxed oil and a second fraction containing slack wax, (c) carrying out at least one crystallization stage with the second fraction obtained in step (b) in a layer crystallizer, wherein to the second fraction prior to the crystallization in step (c) no solvent or at most 100% by weight of solvent relative to the weight of the second fraction are added, to prepare a third fraction containing hard wax having an oil content of at most 1.5% by weight and a fourth fraction containing soft wax having an oil content of more than 1.5% by weight and (d) circulating at least a part of the fourth fraction into at least one of the at least one crystallization stage of step (b). |
| US10138429B2 |
Method for starting up a Fischer Tropsch process
The invention relates to a method to start up a Fischer-Tropsch process. A catalyst with a latent activity is used. The catalyst comprises titania, cobalt, promoter, and chlorine. The catalyst comprises more than 0.7 and less than 4 weight percent of the element chlorine, calculated on the total weight of the catalyst. |
| US10138425B2 |
Delayed coke drum quench systems and methods having reduced atmospheric emissions
Systems and methods for reducing atmospheric emission of hydrocarbon vapors by flashing off hydrocarbon vapors in an overflow drum where the pressure is ultimately reduced to 0 psig and then flashing off any remaining hydrocarbon vapors in an overflow tank wherein the pressure in the overflow tank is reduced to 0 psig by an overflow ejector. |
| US10138423B1 |
Resveratrol-based flame retardant materials
A process of forming a resveratrol-based flame retardant small molecule with a phosphonate/phosphinate molecule that includes a chloride group and a terminal functional group. |
| US10138419B2 |
Near-IR emitting cationic silver chalcogenide quantum dots
A novel near-IR emitting cationic silver chalcogenide quantum dot with a mixed coating wherein the coating comprises of at least 2 different types of materials and is capable of luminescence at the desired near IR bandwidth at wavelengths of 800-850 nm. The quantum dot is fabricated via an advantageous single-step, homogeneous, aqueous method at a low temperature resulting a near IR emitting semiconductor quantum dot with high Quantum Yield, high transfection with low toxicity. The quantum dots may be used in medical imaging, tumor detection, drug delivery and labeling as well as in quantum dot sensitized solar cells. |
| US10138412B2 |
Hydraulic fracturing compositions including novel viscosifying systems and methods for making and using same
Novel fracturing fluid compositions including a polymers system including a major portion of one synthetic hydratable polymer or a plurality of synthetic hydratable polymers, and a minor portion of one natural hydratable polymer or a plurality natural hydratable polymers, and an effective amount of a viscosifying system including one guanidine salt or a plurality of guanidine salts, where the effective amount is sufficient to increase the viscosity of the synthetic polymer system by 20% or more compared to fracturing fluids including only the synthetic polymer system and methods for making and using the compositions. |
| US10138408B2 |
Amide branched aromatic celling agents
A downhole fluid comprises a base fluid, for example a hydrocarbon base fluid, and a gelling agent. The gelling agent has an aromatic core of one or more aromatic rings, the gelling agent having two or more amide branches distributed about the aromatic core, each of the two or more amide branches having one or more organic groups. An example gelling agent is a pyromellitamide gelling agent. The pyromellitamide gelling agent may have the general formula of: with R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 each being a hydrogen or an organic group. Methods of use and composition are discussed. |
| US10138407B2 |
Modified deformed reinforcement fibers, methods of making, and uses
The invention relates to modified reinforcement fibers for use in a variety of applications. The modification includes crimping linear or straight reinforcement fibers to create a deformed or different shaped reinforcement fiber. Examples of the shaped fibers resulting from crimping include w-shaped, s-shaped, z-shaped and wedge-shaped. |
| US10138403B2 |
Composition for heat cycle system and heat cycle system
There are provided a composition for a heat cycle system containing a working medium for heat cycle that has a low global warming potential and high stability, which can be used as a substitute for HFC-134a and HFC-245fa, and a heat cycle system using this composition. The composition for a heat cycle system contains: a working medium for heat cycle containing 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene; and a stabilizer suppressing deterioration of the working medium for heat cycle such as an oxidation resistance improver, a heat resistance improver, or a metal deactivator, and the heat cycle system uses this composition for a heat cycle system. |
| US10138400B2 |
Hot melt adhesive
Problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which is capable of applying at low temperature, has an excellent adhesiveness at low temperature, and a disposable product obtained by employing the hot-melt adhesive agent. Means for solving the problem is a hot-melt adhesive agent comprised of a thermoplastic block copolymer (A) which is a copolymer of vinyl class aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises a radial type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 45% by weight and a diblock content of 50 to 90% by weight, and having a viscosity at 25° C. as a 25% (by weight) toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s (A1). |
| US10138399B2 |
Sealant composition and method of preparing the same
Disclosed are a sealant composition and a method of preparing the same wherein the sealant composition comprises: 70-80 wt % of a low-viscosity epoxy acrylate conforming to the structure of Formula I, 0.5-1 wt % of a photoinitiator, 5-15 wt % of silica microspheres, 5-15 wt % of resinous elastic microspheres, and 1-2 wt % of silane coupling agent, based on the total weight of the sealant composition wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The sealant has improved coating linearity. |
| US10138395B2 |
Abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite and polishing slurry composition including the same
An abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite and a polishing slurry composition including the abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite are provided. The abrasive particle-dispersion layer composite includes abrasive particles, a first dispersant that is at least one anionic compound among a copolymer with a functional group of a resonance structure, a carboxyl group-containing polymer and a carboxyl group-containing organic acid, a second dispersant that is at least one cationic compound among an amino acid, an organic acid, polyalkylene glycol and a high-molecular polysaccharide coupled to a glucosamine compound, and a third dispersant that is a cationic polymer including at least two ionized cations in a molecular formula. |
| US10138385B2 |
Conductive film forming composition, conductive film, organic thin film transistor, electronic paper, display device, and wiring board
The present invention provides a conductive film forming composition which makes it possible to prepare an organic thin film transistor having excellent insulation reliability while inhibiting the deterioration of mobility and has excellent coating properties and provides a conductive film and an organic thin film transistor which are prepared using the composition. The present invention also provides electronic paper and a display device which contain the organic thin film transistor and wiring board which has wiring formed using the conductive film forming composition. The conductive film forming composition according to the present invention contains water, conductive particles, and a migration inhibitor containing a compound having a group represented by Formula (1). In Formula (1), W1 represents any one of a hydrogen atom, Formula (A), Formula (B), and Formula (C). In Formula (1), R1, R2, R3, and R4 each independently represent any one of a hydrogen atom, a substituent, and W2. W2 represents Formula (D), Formula (E), or Formula (F). Here, in a case where W1 is a hydrogen atom, at least one of R1, R2, R3, or R4 is W2. In Formula (1), * represents a binding position. |
| US10138384B2 |
Ophthalmic and contact lens solutions using bicine
The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are —H or low molecular weight radicals, and R5 is a low molecular weight radical, or salt thereof; an effective amount of a tonicity agent; and the balance water. |
| US10138383B2 |
Anti-fogging coating composition, and anti-fogging film and transparent article using the same
An anti-fogging coating composition comprises a dopamine, a hydrophilic polymer, a plurality of inorganic oxide particles, and a solvent. The dopamine reduces film forming time of an anti-fogging coating. An anti-fogging film using the anti-fogging coating composition, and a transparent article using the anti-fogging film are also provided. |
| US10138382B2 |
Formulations comprising metal nanowires and PEDOT
The present invention relates to a composition comprising i) particles comprising a conductive polymer, ii) metal nanowires, and iii) at least one solvent, wherein at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: α1) the particles comprising the conductive polymer are characterized by a weight average particle diameter of less than 100 nm; α2) the content of cations of the metal on which the metal nanowires ii) are based is below 500 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition; α3) the composition comprises, in addition to component iii), at least one high-boiling solvent that is miscible with the at least one solvent iii) and that has a boiling point (determined at 1013 mbar) of more than 100° C. |
| US10138380B2 |
Water/oil repellant coating film and manufacturing method thereof
In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a water/oil repellent coating film, the water/oil repellent coating film being formed on a surface of a solid object, wherein the water/oil repellent coating film is terminated with a group expressed by chemical formula (A) and a three-dimensional crosslinking structure of siloxane bond is formed. |
| US10138379B2 |
N-halamines compounds as multifunctional additives
The present invention is a composition and method for making and using a rechargeable multifunctional additive that reduce the formation of biofilms on a surface, the additive can also remain photo and thermally stable by synthesizing one or more N-halamine compounds and adding one or more N-halamine biocidal compounds to a target material prior, during or after the target material is made. The resultant material can be used directly to provide antimicrobial functions and control biofilm formation, or the material can be further processed into an article. |
| US10138372B2 |
Polycarbonate resin composition and article molded therefrom
Provided is a resin composition that, according to one embodiment, contains a (meth)acrylic copolymer (A), a polycarbonate-based resin (B), an ultraviolet absorber (C), and an antioxidant (D), the (meth)acrylic copolymer (A) containing 5-85% by mass of (meth)acrylate units (a) represented by general formula (1) and 15-95% by mass of methyl (meth)acrylate units (b), wherein the resin composition contains 0.1-1.5 parts by mass of (C) and 0.05-1.0 part by mass of (D) per 100 parts by mass of the resin component containing (A) and (B). |
| US10138369B2 |
Polymer compositions and methods
The present invention encompasses polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing functional groups that increase the polymer's ability to wet or adhere to inorganic materials. In certain embodiments, chain ends of the aliphatic polycarbonates are modified to introduce silicon-containing functional groups, boron-containing functional groups, phosphorous-containing functional groups, sulfonic acid groups or carboxylic acid groups. |
| US10138368B2 |
Block copolymer composition and adhesive composition
A block copolymer composition including: 10% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less of a component (a), and 10% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less of a component (b), wherein the component (a) is a block copolymer containing a polymer block (A) primarily including a vinyl aromatic monomer unit and a polymer block (B) primarily including a conjugated diene monomer unit, wherein the block copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 30,000 or higher and 150,000 or lower; and the component (b) is a block copolymer containing a polymer block (A) primarily including a vinyl aromatic monomer unit and a polymer block (B) primarily including a conjugated diene monomer unit. |
| US10138367B2 |
Copolymers of poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid) and polydiorganosiloxanes
Copolymers of poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid) and polydiorganosiloxanes, compositions comprising the same, and articles comprising the copolymers, compositions, or both. |
| US10138362B2 |
Ethylene-based polymer composition for films with improved toughness
The invention provides a composition comprising a first composition, comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the first composition comprises a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio I10/I2 that meets the following equation: I10/I2≥7.0−1.2×log (I2). The invention also provides a process to form a composition comprising at least two ethylene-based polymers, said process comprising the following: polymerizing ethylene, and optionally at least one comonomer, in solution, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a metal-ligand complex of Structure I, as described herein, to form a first ethylene-based polymer; and polymerizing ethylene, and optionally at least one comonomer, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Ziegler/Natta catalyst, to form a second ethylene-based polymer. |
| US10138360B2 |
Rubber composition for vibration damping rubbers, and vibration damping rubber
A rubber composition for vibration damping rubbers, comprising, a rubber component which comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubbers and polyisoprene rubbers in an amount of 60 to 95 parts by weight, and which comprises a styrene butadiene rubber in an amount of 5 to 30 parts by weight and a complex zinc flower in an amount of 2 to 10 parts by weight for 100 parts by weight of the rubber component. The complex zinc flower has a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 15 to 110 m2/g, a DBP oil absorption amount of 50 to 100 mL/100 g, and a zinc flower concentration of 38 to 64% by weight. |
| US10138358B2 |
Moldable compositions and methods of using the same
The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of drying and hardening if left in open air at room temperature for a period of time. Embodiments of the moldable compositions comprise water, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., boric acid, borate salt, or hydrate of a borate salt), at least one humectant (e.g., glycerin, propylene glycol, etc.), at least one filler (e.g., corn starch, tapioca, or arrowroot), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil) and optionally at least one additive. |
| US10138357B2 |
Resin composition and resin shaped product
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a resin composition containing a cellulose ester resin, a compound containing an adipic acid ester, and a maleic anhydride-modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a resin composition containing a cellulose ester resin, a compound containing an adipic acid ester, and a polyhydroxyalkanoate resin. |
| US10138356B2 |
Liquid composition comprising polymer chains and particles of an inorganic material in a liquid
The invention relates to a liquid composition comprising polymer chains and particles of an inorganic material in a liquid, an article comprising said liquid composition, a gel obtained from said liquid composition, an article comprising said gel, and the use of said liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises polymer chains and particles of an inorganic material in a liquid, wherein the polymer chains are linked to particles of the inorganic material by means of a functional group that is present in the polymer chains, wherein the polymer used has a lower critical solution temperature in the liquid used, and wherein the liquid composition exhibits thermo-induced gelation. |
| US10138355B2 |
Flame-retardant resin composition and molded article produced from same
A flame retardant resin composition containing 1 to 100 parts by weight of (B) an organophosphorus compound (component B) represented by the following formula (1) per 100 parts by weight of (A) a resin component (component A) containing at least 60 wt % of an acrylic resin has high flame retardancy, high transparency and satisfactory physical properties: wherein X1 and X2 are the same or different, and represent alkyl groups substituted with aromatic groups represented by the following formula (2): ALAr)n (2) wherein AL represents a branched or linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Ar represents a phenyl group, a naphthyl group, or an anthryl group each optionally substituted, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, and Ar can be bonded to any carbon atom in AL. |
| US10138353B2 |
Crosslinkable polymeric compositions with N,N,N′,N′,N″,N″-hexaallyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine crosslinking coagent, methods for making the same, and articles made therefrom
Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising a thermoplastic, non-elastomer ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a crosslinking coagent comprising N,N,N′,N′,N″,N″-hexaallyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables. |
| US10138352B2 |
Fluoroelastomer composition and molded article
The invention provides a fluoroelastomer composition excellent in heat resistance. The fluoroelastomer composition of the present invention contains a fluoroelastomer and a specific compound. |
| US10138351B2 |
Rubber compositions and uses thereof
The present disclosure is directed to rubber compositions containing a chemical additive capable of generating or enhancing strain-induced crystallization into the compositions, and tires containing the rubber compositions in one or more components such as sidewalls or treads. The chemical additive is at least one nucleating agent of formula (I) or formula (II). As well, certain embodiments relate to methods for achieving reduced wear or improved durability in a tire tread or tire sidewall by using the chemical additives. |
| US10138350B2 |
Aqueous emulsion of dialkyl peroxide
An aqueous emulsion of dialkyl peroxide has at least one dialkyl peroxide in liquid form at room temperature, representing between 10% and 75% by weight of the emulsion, at least one emulsifier representing from 0.01% to 10% by weight of the emulsion, optionally, at least one antifreeze, optionally at least one functional additive, water, the amount of which is determined so as to form the rest of said emulsion (100%), characterized in that the emulsifier is a polyethoxylated nonionic surfactant. Also, a process for preparing this aqueous emulsion. |
| US10138349B2 |
Master mixture composition including a peroxide
Provided is a transparent thermoplastic composition including 70 to 95% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and of an ethylenic monomer carrying a polar functional group and 5 to 30% by weight of a peroxide, where the copolymer includes from 20 to 45% by weight of the ethylenic monomer carrying a polar functional group. The composition may be used for crosslinking polymers. |
| US10138348B2 |
Resin composition and cured product thereof
The present invention provides a resin composition which can be cured in a short time without a heat load on an adherend and with which a cured product having stable quality can be obtained. The resin composition in accordance with the present invention contains (i) a bisphenol A epoxy resin, (ii) an encapsulated curing agent including a core that contains a curing agent and a shell that covers the core, (iii) a filler, and (iv) a color material. |
| US10138346B2 |
Polysaccharide aerogel
A polysaccharide based aerogel comprising a network of polysaccharide fibers with pores therebetween, wherein the sizes of the pores are in the micrometer range. |
| US10138345B2 |
Process for the production of expanded polyester foam beads
A process for the production of expanded foam beads that are prepared from pellets comprising polyester mixture comprising a) from 50 to 99% by weight, based on components a and b, of a biodegradable polyester based on aliphatic, or a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic, dicarboxylic acids and an aliphatic diol, and b) from 1 to 50% by weight, based on components a and b, of polylactic acid, the process comprising the following steps: (i) providing an aqueous suspension of the polyester pellets, (ii) impregnating the pellets in the suspension of step (i) with at least one physical or chemical blowing agent to provide blowing-agent-loaded pellets in suspension, wherein the impregnation of the at least one blowing agent includes heating the mixture to a depressurization temperature IMT with stirring, and (iii) depressurizing the suspension obtained in step (ii) to provide the expanded foam beads. The at least one blowing agent is added to the suspension in step (i), or in step (ii) during the heating phase, or immediately after the heating phase, and following the heating of step (ii), the suspension is maintained at a temperature in the range from IMT minus 5° C. to IMT plus 2° C. for a period of 3 to 100 minutes. The invention further relates to expanded foam beads obtained by the process, and to the production of moldings from the expanded foam beads. |
| US10138344B2 |
Particulate polyamide, and method for preparing the particulate polyamide
A particulate polyamide is provided. The particulate polyamide is porous and includes at least one of polyamide 4 and polyamide 3. In addition, the particulate polyamide has a particle diameter (d50) of from 10 μm to 1,000 μm and a particle diameter dispersion degree (Dv/Dn) of not greater than 3.0, wherein Dv represents the volume average particle diameter of the particulate polyamide, and Dn represents the number average particle diameter of the particulate polyamide. |
| US10138342B2 |
Formable and foamed aqueous compositions
Foamable aqueous compositions can be foamed and applied to porous substrates to make light-blocking dry opacifying elements. Such compositions have 0.05-15 weight % of porous particles; at least 20 weight % of a binder; at least 0.0001 weight % of additives (including a surfactant); water; and at least 0.001 weight % of an opacifying colorant. Each porous particle includes a continuous polymeric phase and discrete pores; a mode particle size of 2-50 μm; and a porosity of 20-70 volume %. The continuous polymeric phase Tg is >80° C. and has a polymer viscosity of 80-500 centipoises at an ethyl acetate shear rate of 100 sec−1 at a concentration of 20 weight % at 25° C. The dry opacifying element light blocking value is at least 4 and has a luminous reflectance >40% as measured by the Y tristimulus value. The foamed aqueous composition has a foam density of 0.1-0.5 g/cm3. |
| US10138333B2 |
Process for preparing a bio-resorbable polyester in particulate form
The invention refers to process for preparing a bio-resorbable polyester in particulate form, comprising the steps: a) providing a bio-resorbable polyester with in the form of a dry polymer mass or in the form of a wet polymer mass; b) feeding the polymer mass from step a) into an extruder extruder with at least one degassing zone where the polymer mass is molten, extruded and degassed; c) discharging the degassed polymer mass out of the extruder; d) comminuting the discharged polymer mass to particles with —a bulk density of 0.3 g/ml or more, —a tapped density of 0.4 g/ml or more and —a specific surface area of 2.0 m2/g or less. |
| US10138331B2 |
Matrix-free polymer nanocomposites and related products and methods thereof
The present disclosure relates to a matrix-free polymer nanocomposite. The matrix-free polymer nanocomposite includes a plurality of polymer brush grafted nanoparticles, which form the nanocomposite in the absence of a polymeric matrix. The polymer brush grafted to the nanoparticles comprises a multimodal brush configuration having at least two different populations of polymer ligands of different lengths. The present disclosure also relates to an optic or optoelectronic component comprising a matrix-free polymer nanocomposite as described herein. The present disclosure further relates to a method of making a matrix-free polymer nanocomposite. |
| US10138328B2 |
Method for producing polyether carbonate polyols
The invention relates to a method for producing polyether carbonate polyols, comprising the step of reacting alkylene oxide with carbon dioxide in the presence of an h-functional starter compound and double metal cyanide catalyst. The invention is characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: (α) optionally, pre-treating the double metal cyanide catalyst (DMC catalyst) at a temperature of 50 to 200° C. and/or reduced pressure (absolute) of 10 mbar to 800 mbar; (β) bringing the double metal cyanide catalyst in contact with suspension means, and furthermore, with alkylene oxide in the first reactor thus obtaining a first reaction mixture, and (γ) continuous added dosing of the first reaction mixture, alkaline oxide, and carbon oxide, and optionally, h-functional starter compound in a second reactor, wherein in at least one of the steps (β) or (γ), at least one h-functional starter compound is used, and wherein reaction products formed in step (γ) are continuously removed from the second reactor. |
| US10138325B2 |
Polyphenolic condensates and epoxy resins thereof
Polyphenolic condensates and epoxidized products prepared from said condensates are prepared by a reaction utilizing multi catalysts to control the weight average molecular weight (Mw) and the number average molecular weight (Mn). Improved color and ultraviolet absorbance are possessed by the condensates described herein. |
| US10138324B2 |
Process for the preparation of silylated polymers having low color and color stability
A batch or continuous process for preparing silylated polymers having low color and color stability comprising silylating a prepolymer having reactive functional groups with a silylating agent and optionally quenching the silylated polymer, where a stabilizer package containing at least one phosphite stabilizing agent is used. |
| US10138323B2 |
Highly branched polymer and dispersant for carbon nanotubes
A highly branched polymer comprising repeating units which each have an acid group such as sulfo group, said repeating units being represented by formula [1] or the like, and a dispersant for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which comprises the highly branched polymer can disperse CNTs in a medium such as an organic solvent to the individual sizes and can yield thin films having improved conductivity. In formula [1], any one of A1 to A5 is a sulfo group, and the others are each a hydrogen atom. |
| US10138312B2 |
Protein adhesion inhibitor
To provide an inhibitor for inhibiting protein adhesion capable of easily forming a coating layer which is excellent in water resistance, from which coating components are less likely to be eluted, on which protein is less likely to be adsorbed and which is excellent in biocompatibility; a coating solution; a medical device having a coating layer employing this inhibitor for inhibiting protein adhesion; a method for producing the same; and a fluoropolymer to be used in this inhibitor for inhibiting protein adhesion. A compound for inhibiting protein adhesion comprising a fluoropolymer that has units having a biocompatible group, a fluorine atom content of from 5 to 60 mass % and a proportion P represented by the following formula of from 0.1 to 4.5%. (Proportion P)=((proportion (mass %) of units having a biocompatible group to all units of the fluoropolymer))/(fluorine atom content (mass %) of the fluoropolymer))×100. |
| US10138311B2 |
Vinyl-based polymer and method of preparing the same
Provided are a vinyl chloride-based copolymer, as a secondary particle in which primary particles are assembled, which may exhibit excellent mechanical properties and transparency as well as excellent plasticity by having an average pore diameter of 100 nm or less and a porosity of 40 vol % or less, including 65 wt % to 97 wt % of a vinyl chloride-based monomer-derived repeating unit; and 3 wt % to 35 wt % of cis and trans isomers of an unsaturated fatty acid ester-derived repeating units, and including the repeating units respectively derived from the cis and trans isomers of the unsaturated fatty acid ester in a weight ratio of 60:40 to 99:1, and a method of preparing the same. |
| US10138309B2 |
Method for producing particulate polymer
A method for producing a particulate polymer includes polymerizing a monomer having a vinyl group in an aqueous solvent in the presence of a surfactin salt and a polymerization initiator, wherein a concentration of the surfactin salt in a polymerization reaction liquid is adjusted depending on a target particle diameter of the particulate polymer. |
| US10138308B2 |
Catalyst component for the preparation of nucleated polyolefins
Catalyst composition comprising a phthalate-free electron donor, which is highly effective during polymerization in the presence of a polymeric nucleating agent, and its use and a process for its preparation. |
| US10138305B2 |
Atmospheric pressure plasma processing of polymeric materials utilizing close proximity indirect exposure
A plasma treatment method that includes providing treatment chamber including an intermediate heating volume and an interior treatment volume. The interior treatment volume contains an electrode assembly for generating a plasma and the intermediate heating volume heats the interior treatment volume. A work piece is traversed through the treatment chamber. A process gas is introduced to the interior treatment volume of the treatment chamber. A plasma is formed with the electrode assembly from the process gas, wherein a reactive species of the plasma is accelerated towards the fiber tow by flow vortices produced in the interior treatment volume by the electrode assembly. |
| US10138304B2 |
Methods for increasing the extractable rubber content of non-Hevea plant matter
Methods for increasing the extractable rubber content of non-Hevea plant matter that entail the use of particular forms of hammer milling and/or roller milling in an increase in the amount of rubber that can be extracted from the resulting plant matter such as by organic solvent extraction or aqueous extraction are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods are for increasing the extractable rubber content of guayule plant matter, and entail the use of particular forms of hammer milling in combination with roller milling and flaking to increase the amount of rubber that can be extracted from the guayule plant matter such as by organic solvent extraction or aqueous extraction. |
| US10138302B2 |
Methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis by administering interleukin-6 receptor antibodies
Polypeptides are provided directed against IL-6R at specific dose ranges and dosing schedules that result in a prolonged effect on IL-6 mediated signaling. In particular, the invention provides pharmacologically active agents, compositions, methods and/or dosing schedules that have certain advantages compared to the agents, compositions, methods and/or dosing schedules that are currently used and/or known in the art, including the ability to dose less frequently or to administer lower doses to obtain equivalent effects in inhibiting IL-6 mediated signaling. |
| US10138299B2 |
Cancer immunotherapy by disrupting PD-1/PD-L1 signaling
The disclosure provides a method for immunotherapy of a subject afflicted with cancer, comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that inhibits signaling from the PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway. This disclosure also provides a method for immunotherapy of a subject afflicted with cancer comprising selecting a subject that is a suitable candidate for immunotherapy based on an assessment that the proportion of cells in a test tissue sample from the subject that express PD-L1 on the cell surface exceeds a predetermined threshold level, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-PD-1 antibody to the selected subject. The invention additionally provides rabbit mAbs that bind specifically to a cell surface-expressed PD-L1 antigen in a FFPE tissue sample, and an automated IHC method for assessing cell surface expression in FFPE tissues using the provided anti-PD-L1 Abs. |
| US10138294B2 |
Temperature shift for high yield expression of polypeptides in yeast and other transformed cells
Methods for producing heterologous proteins are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure provides improved methods of producing desired proteins, including multi-subunit proteins such as antibodies, with a higher yield and improved purity. In exemplary embodiments, the transformed cells are a yeast, e.g., methylotrophic yeast such as Pichia pastoris. |
| US10138291B2 |
Factor VIII complex with XTEN and von Willebrand Factor protein, and uses thereof
The present invention provides a chimeric protein comprising a VWF protein comprising the D′ domain and D3 domain of VWF, one or more XTEN sequence, and a FVIII protein, wherein the VWF fragment, the XTEN sequence, or the FVIII protein are linked to or associated with each other. The chimeric protein can further comprise one or more Ig constant region or a portion thereof (e.g., an Fc region). A polypeptide chain comprising a VWF fragment of the invention binds to or is associated with a polypeptide chain comprising a FVIII protein linked to an XTEN sequence and the polypeptide chain comprising the VWF fragment can prevent or inhibit binding of endogenous VWF to the FVIII protein linked to the XTEN sequence. By preventing or inhibiting binding of endogenous VWF to the FVIII protein, which is a half-life limiting factor for FVIII, the VWF fragment can induce extension of half-life of the chimeric protein comprising a FVIII protein. The invention also includes nucleotides, vectors, host cells, methods of using the VWF fragment, or the chimeric proteins. |
| US10138289B2 |
Method for producing antibody using “naked” expression vector expressing type II transmembrane fusion protein
Methods are disclosed for generating antibodies and an expression vector used to express protein(s) which provoke the antibody response. The expression vector may be useful in generating an antibody directed to an antigen, comprising a gene in operable linkage with a promoter, which gene encodes upon expressing a fusion protein comprising (i) CD134L, a fragment, homologous or orthologues protein thereof as N-terminal moiety of the fusion protein; and (ii) all or part of an antigenic protein as C-terminal moiety of the fusion protein. To generate the antibodies, the vector is injected into a subject animal, which produces a fusion protein, against which antibodies are generated. |
| US10138288B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various tumors
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10138279B2 |
Compositions and methods for Bacillus anthracis vaccination
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for stimulating an immune response. Specifically, the present invention provides methods of inducing an immune response to bacteria of the genus Bacillus (e.g., Bacillus anthracis) in a subject (e.g., a human subject) and compositions useful in such methods (e.g., a nanoemulsion comprising Bacillus anthracis or an immunogenic portion thereof). Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine (e.g., vaccination) and research applications. |
| US10138277B2 |
Virus-like particles and methods of use
The invention features modified alphavirus or flavivirus virus-like particles (VLPs). The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits featuring the modified VLPs. The invention also features methods for enhancing production of modified VLPs for use in the prevention or treatment of alphavirus and flavivirus-mediated diseases. The invention also provides methods for delivering agents to a cell using the modified VLPs. |
| US10138271B2 |
Native and agonist CTL epitopes of the MUC1 tumor antigen
The invention provides peptides comprising a human cytolytic T lymphocyte (CTL) epitope from the human tumor-associated antigen (TAA) mucin 1 (MUC1) and analogs thereof, which can be used in vaccine prevention or therapy of cancer, as well as a nucleic acid encoding the peptide, a vector comprising the nucleic acid, a cell comprising the peptide, nucleic acid, or vector, and compositions thereof. |
| US10138270B2 |
Synthetic peptide amides
The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure of formula I: Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Such treatable pain includes visceral pain, neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia. Inflammation associated with conditions such as IBD and IBS, ocular and otic inflammation, other disorders and conditions such as pruritis, edema, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, ileus, tussis and glaucoma are treatable or preventable with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention. |
| US10138266B2 |
Method of cutting out RNA oligonucleotide
The invention provides a cut-out method capable of suppressing production of a byproduct, wherein the object RNA oligonucleotide is not cleaved from a universal linker, which is produced in cutting out the object RNA oligonucleotide from the universal support, and capable of increasing the yield of the object RNA oligonucleotide. The RNA oligonucleotide cut-out method includes a step of bringing a universal support supporting an RNA oligonucleotide in contact with an aqueous solution containing alkylamine and a monovalent inorganic salt. |
| US10138264B2 |
Recombined molecules and preparation thereof
The invention relates to novel molecules and libraries thereof as well as methods for their production. Methods of producing the novel molecules include the cleaving of starting molecules into molecular subunits and the assembly of the subunits into novel recombined molecules. |
| US10138262B2 |
Reactive multi-functional additives for coatings compositions
A composition comprising: (a) from 20 to 60 wt % of a saccharide component comprising from two to five sugar ring units having polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide bonded to oxygen atoms on said sugar rings and at least three acetoacetyl groups bonded to terminal oxygen atoms of said polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide; and (b) from 40 to 80 wt % of a non-saccharide component comprising a polyol unit not containing a sugar ring and having a hydroxyl functionality from two to five; said polyol unit having polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide bonded to hydroxyl oxygen atoms of the polyol and at least two acetoacetyl groups bonded to terminal oxygen atoms of said polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide; wherein total polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide comprise from 20 to 80 wt % of said multi-functional additive. |
| US10138261B2 |
Ferrocenyl compounds
A ferrocenyl compound having the general formula (I): (I) Het is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic moiety. L1, L2 and L3 are each a linker independently selected from alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkyleneoxyalkylene, alkylenecarbonyl, alkyleneoxycarbonyl, alkyleneamido, alkyleneoxyamido, alkenylene, alkenyleneoxy, alkenylenecarbonyl, alkenyleneamido, alkynylene, alkynyleneoxy, alkynylenecarbonyl and alkynyleneamido, all of which may be straight chain or branched, substituted or unsubstituted. R1 and R2 are each independently selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl carbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phosphate, substituted or unsubstituted phosphonate and substituted or unsubstituted phosphoramidate. M and n are each 0 or 1 and m+n≠0.1. |
| US10138260B2 |
Compounds of phosphinanes and azaphosphinanes, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Compounds of formula (I) wherein: Ak1 represents an alkyl chain, X represents —(CH2)m—, —CH(R)—, —N(R)—, —CH2—N(R)—, —N(R)—CH2— or —CH2—N(R)—CH2—, m and R are as defined in the description, R1 and R2 each represent H when X represents —(CH2)m—, —CH(R)—, —N(R)—, —CH2—N(R)— or —N(R)—CH2—, or together form a bond when X represents —CH2—N(R)—CH2—, R3 represents NH2, Cy-NH2, Cy-Ak3-NH2 or piperidin-4-yl, Cy and Ak3 are as defined in the description, R4 and R5, which may be identical or different, each represent H or F, their optical isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating conditions requiring a TAFIa inhibitor. |
| US10138256B2 |
MK2 inhibitors and uses thereof
The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same. |
| US10138248B2 |
Substituted imidazo[2,1-f][1,2,4]triazines, substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, substituted imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazines and substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines as PI3K-γ inhibitors
This application relates to compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof, which are inhibitors of PI3K-γ which are useful for the treatment of disorders such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US10138246B2 |
Deuterated triazolopyridazine as a kinase modulator
The invention is directed to a triazolopyridazine compound of formula (I), N-oxides, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein D represents deuterium, the use of such compounds as protein tyrosine kinase modulators, particularly inhibitors of c-Met, and the use of such compounds to reduce or inhibit kinase activity of c-Met in a cell or a subject, and modulate c-Met expression in a cell or subject, and the use of such compounds for preventing or treating in a subject a cell proliferative disorder and/or disorders related to c-Met. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and to methods for treating conditions such as cancers and other cell proliferative disorders. |
| US10138243B2 |
Substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds as RET kinase inhibitors
Provided herein are compounds of the General Formula I: and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, in which A, B, D, E, X1, X2, X3 and X4 have the meanings given in the specification, which are inhibitors of RET kinase and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases which can be treated with a RET kinase inhibitor, including diseases or disorders mediated by a RET kinase. |
| US10138242B2 |
Pyrazolopyridine derivatives and their use in therapy
The present invention relates to pyrazolopyridine derivatives, which are useful as medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the pyrazolopyridine derivatives, and the use of one or more of the pyrazolopyridine derivatives in methods for treating and/or preventing a disease caused or mediated by a parasite of the family Trypanosomatidae. |
| US10138237B2 |
1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine compounds and their use as positive allosteric modulators of mGluR2 receptors
The present invention relates to novel 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine compounds as positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 2 (“mGluR2”). The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to processes for preparing such compounds and compositions, and to the use of such compounds and compositions for the prevention or treatment of disorders in which mGluR2 subtype of metabotropic receptors is involved. |
| US10138235B2 |
Pyrazolopyridine derivatives, preparation process therefor and therapeutic use thereof
The invention relates to FGF-inhibiting pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives of general formula (I) to a process for preparing them and to the therapeutic use thereof. |
| US10138231B2 |
Tricyclic and tetracyclic systems acting upon the vascular and central nervous systems
Tricyclic and tetracyclic derivatives of benzodiazepine, pyridodiazepine, and pyrimidodiazepine fused with 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives are disclosed. The present derivatives can be obtained from derivatives containing a dihydropyridine ring reacting with compounds of the ortho-phenyldiamine, ortho-diaminopyridine, and ortho-diaminopyrimidine type, as well as some subsequent transformations and, tricyclic and tetracyclic derivatives can be obtained with a diazepine or diazepinone nucleus fused to a 1,4-dihydropyridine nucleus, having a substituted or unsubstituted ring of benzene, pyridine or pyrimidine. The present derivatives exhibit vascular and central nervous system therapeutic activity. |
| US10138229B2 |
Heteroaromatic compounds as BTK inhibitors
The present invention encompasses compounds of the formula (I) wherein the groups A, Cy, X1 and Y are defined herein, which are suitable for the treatment of diseases related to BTK, process of making, pharmaceutical preparations which contain compounds and their methods of use. |
| US10138224B2 |
Preparation method of rociletinib
Disclosed is a method for preparing Rociletinib. 2-[[4-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)-2-methoxyphenyl]amino]-5 -(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-4-one is obtained by means of a condensation reaction of easily obtainable raw materials 5-(trifluoromethyl)uracil and 4-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-methoxyaniline, an intermediate is subjected to a halogenation reaction and an amination reaction to produce Rociletinib (I). The preparation method has easily obtainable raw materials, a simple process, is economic and environmentally friendly, and is suitable for industrial production. |
| US10138223B2 |
Stable crystal form of tipiracil hydrochloride and crystallization method for the same
An objective of the present invention is to obtain a stable crystal form of 5-chloro-6-(2-iminopyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl-2,4 (1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione hydrochloride. The present invention provides a crystal of 5-chloro-6-(2-iminopyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl-2,4 (1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione hydrochloride exhibiting characteristic peaks at angles of 11.6°, 17.2°, 17.8°, 23.3°, 27.1°, and 29.3° as a diffraction angle (2θ±0.1°) in powder X-ray diffraction. |
| US10138217B2 |
Methods for extracting and converting hemicellulose sugars
The present disclosure relates to methods of producing hemicellulose and conversion products thereof from a biomass. Also provided are hemicellulose products and other conversion products thereof. |
| US10138214B2 |
Substituted triazoles and methods relating thereto
Substituted 1,2,3-triazole compounds are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of neurological disorders. The compounds provided herein have the general structure: wherein R1, R2, R3 and n are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound provided herein in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for treating neurological disorders in a subject in need thereof. |
| US10138209B2 |
Process for purifying an ionic liquid
The invention relates to a process for purifying an ionic liquid comprising dialkylimidazolium ions by means of stripping, wherein water vapor is used at a particular temperature. The process according to the invention is characterized in that the decomposition of the ionic liquid is minimized during the procedure of the process. |
| US10138208B2 |
Pyrazole derivatives as inhibitors of STAT3
Compositions that modulate the activity of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT3) activity as well as their methods of use, such as treatment and imaging are provided. Compositions contain small molecules such as substituted pyrazoles and are useful in treatment of diseases related to the activity of STAT3 including, for example, cancer and other diseases. |
| US10138207B2 |
Benzomorphan analogs and the use thereof
The present invention is directed to Benzomorphan Analog compounds of the Formula I″, Formula IA″, Formula IB″, Formula IC″, or Formula ID″ as shown below; and related Formula I′, Formula IA′, Formula IB′, Formula IC′, or Formula ID′; Formula I, Formula IA, Formula IB, Formula IC, or Formula ID; wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Compounds of the Invention are useful for treating pain, constipation, and other conditions modulated by activity of opioid and ORL-1 receptors. |
| US10138206B2 |
Amorphous form of lomitapide mesylate
Provided is novel amorphous form of lomitapide mesylate salt and process for preparation thereof. |
| US10138205B2 |
Artificial self-sufficient cytochrome P450s
The disclosure relates to the field of fusion proteins. In some aspects, the invention relates to artificial fusion proteins comprising cytochrome P450 enzymes linked to reductase enzymes and uses thereof. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compounds produced by artificial cytochrome P450 enzymes. |
| US10138200B2 |
Process for preparing polyols
The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyols. In particular, the present invention relates to the preparation, in a single step, of polyols by a process involving a hydrohydroxymethylation reaction starting from a composition A comprising one or more compounds of formula (I). |
| US10138197B2 |
Direct catalytic partial oxidation of allyl ether
This disclosure describes a new route to acrylate esters via direct catalytic partial oxidation of allyl ether using heterogeneous manganese oxide catalysts. The method involves forming allyl acrylate by contacting allyl ether, where the allyl ether is in solution with a solvent, with one or more oxidants in the presence of a mesoporous manganese oxide (MnOx) catalyst. Oxygen or peroxide can be used as the oxidant. The yield of and selectivity for acrylate ester can be very high, and process efficiency is improved over current processes. |
| US10138196B2 |
Process for preparing an unsaturated carboxylic acid salt
A catalytic process for preparing an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid salt from an alkene, carbon dioxide and an alkoxide having a secondary or tertiary carbon atom directly bound to a [O−] group is described. The alcohol byproduct is distilled off after an intermediate phase separation. This provides pure β,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid salt at minimum effort. |
| US10138193B2 |
Methods for producing fuels, gasoline additives, and lubricants using amine catalysts
Provided herein are methods for producing α,β-unsaturated ketones from the condensation of methyl ketones in the presence of an amine catalyst. Such amine catalysts may be supported, for example, on a silica-alumina support. Such amine catalysts may be used in the presence of an additional acid. The α,β-unsaturated ketones may be produced by dimerization and/or timerization of the methyl ketones. Such α,β-unsaturated ketones may be suitable for use in producing fuels, gasoline additives, and/or lubricants, or precursors thereof. The methyl ketones may be obtained from renewable sources, such as by the fermentation of biomass. |
| US10138192B2 |
Cyclobenzoins
One-step cyanide-catalyzed benzoin condensations for synthesizing shape persistent cyclobenzoin macrocycles. Selected dialdehydes, and cyanide salts are reacted in aqueous solvents to form such cyclobenzoin macrocycles. |
| US10138184B2 |
Continuous process for preparing ethylene glycol from a carbohydrate source
Ethylene glycol is prepared from a carbohydrate source by reaction of the carbohydrate source with hydrogen in a continuous process, wherein hydrogen, the carbohydrate source and a liquid diluent are continuously fed into a continuous stirred tank reactor wherein a catalyst system is present, which catalyst system comprises a tungsten compound and at least one hydrogenolysis metal selected from the groups 8, 9 or 10 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, to achieve the reaction between the carbohydrate source and hydrogen to ethylene glycol; wherein continuously a product mixture comprising ethylene glycol and diluent is removed from the continuous stirred tank reactor; and wherein continuously or periodically further at least a tungsten compound is added to the continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR). |
| US10138183B2 |
Process and composition for inhibiting the polymerization of cyclopentadiene compounds
A process for inhibiting the polymerization of cyclopentadiene compounds (B) by contacting the cyclopentadiene compound with a quinone methide compound (A) of structure (I), Compositions (AB) comprising (A) and (B) are also provided. |
| US10138175B2 |
Particles including zeolite catalysts and their use in oligomerization processes
Embodiments of an invention disclosed herein relate to particles made from zeolite catalysts and their use in oligomerization processes. In particular, shaped particles (for example, spheroid particles) are made from compositions including the contact product of at least one zeolite catalyst and at least one binder. |
| US10138174B2 |
Manufacture of ethylene from ethanol
Ethylene is produced from ethanol in a one-step process by reacting ethanol with hydrogen chloride over a catalyst composed of silica alumina catalyst in intimate admixture with activated charcoal. |
| US10138169B2 |
Highly porous ceramic material and method of using and forming same
The present invention generally relates to porous ceramic material and to methods of making and using the material. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of forming ceramic materials by depositing material, using atomic layer deposition, onto a sacrificial substrate and to ceramic materials having controlled wall thickness, relatively large pores, and high surface area by weight. |
| US10138168B2 |
Method of melt infiltration utilizing a non-wetting coating for producing a ceramic matrix composite
A method of melt infiltration for producing a ceramic matrix composite comprises applying a non-wetting coating onto one or more outer surfaces of a porous fiber preform. The non-wetting coating comprises a non-wetting material with which molten silicon has a contact angle of at least about 45°. After applying the non-wetting coating, an uncoated portion of the porous fiber preform is immersed into a molten material comprising silicon, and the molten material is infiltrated into the porous fiber preform through the uncoated portion. The non-wetting coating serves as a barrier to inhibit or prevent the molten material from penetrating the one or more outer surfaces. After infiltration of the molten material into the porous fiber preform, the molten material is cooled to form a ceramic matrix composite, and the non-wetting coating is removed. |
| US10138166B2 |
Alumina sintered body and base substrate for optical device
An alumina sintered body according to the present invention has a degree of c-plane orientation of 90% or more as determined by Lotgering's method from an X-ray diffraction profile obtained by irradiating a plate surface with X-rays in a range of 2θ=20° to 70°. The alumina sintered body has no pores when a cross-sectional surface formed in a direction perpendicular to the plate surface is polished using an Ar+ ion beam and a mask and is examined under a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 5,000 times. The alumina sintered body has a total mass fraction of impurity elements other than Mg and C of 100 ppm or less. This alumina sintered body has a high degree of orientation, high density, and high purity and thus has a higher optical translucency than those known in the art. |
| US10138164B2 |
Supplementary cementitious materials comprising dredged sediments
A supplementary cementitious material used in combination with an activator such as Portland cement to produce a hydraulic binder. The supplementary cementitious material is based on physico-chemically treated filter cake product extracted from dredged sediments and can partially replace Portland cement clinker in conventional concrete applications with positive effects on sustainability (reduction of CO2 emissions, upcycling of residues). |
| US10138160B2 |
Coated article including low-emissivity coating insulating glass unit including coated article, and/or methods of making the same
Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NixTiyOz). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased. |
| US10138159B2 |
Coated article having low-E coating with IR reflecting layer(s) and high index nitrided dielectric film having multiple layers
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index dielectric multilayer film. The high index dielectric multilayer film may be of or include a first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAlN, and a second high index layer of or including titanium oxide (e.g., TiO2). The first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAlN may be amorphous or substantially amorphous, and the second high index layer of or including titanium oxide may be substantially crystalline in certain example embodiments. The low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like. |
| US10138157B2 |
Lead-through or connecting element with improved thermal loading capability
A lead-through or connecting element is provided that includes an assembly having a carrier body of a high-temperature alloy, a functional element, and an at least partially crystallized glass. The crystallized glass is between a portion of the functional element and a portion of the carrier body. The carrier body subjects the crystallized glass to a compressive stress of greater than or equal to zero, at a temperature from at least 20° C. to more than 450° C. Also provided are a method for producing a lead-through or connecting element, the use of such a lead-through or connecting element, and to a measuring device including such a lead-through or connecting element. |
| US10138156B2 |
Mineral fiber forming device
A mineral fiber forming device including: a centrifuge configured to rotate about a rotation axis, the centrifuge including an annular wall pierced by a plurality of orifices, the axis of symmetry of the annular wall being the rotation axis; a first annular inductor configured to heat a top part of the annular wall; a second annular inductor configured to heat a bottom part of the annular wall. The device makes it possible to increase its energy efficiency and very greatly reduce, even cancel altogether, its carbon dioxide emission level. |
| US10138153B2 |
Glass substrate molding method
A glass substrate molding method includes: preparing a rotatable or wheelable molding die having a die surface and contacting the die surface with one of a pair of principal surfaces of a glass substrate made of a glass material containing an alkali metal oxide, the die having conductivity; keeping the one of principal surfaces contacted with the die surface at a temperature over 100° C. and equal to or lower than Tg+50° C.; applying direct-current voltage to the substrate to be higher voltage on the contacted one of principal surfaces than voltage on an opposite surface of the contacted one of principal surfaces; and rotating or wheeling the die and simultaneously moving the die or the substrate in a direction parallel to the contacted one of principal surfaces in conformity with rotation or wheeling speed of the die, to mold the contacted one of principal surfaces of the substrate. |
| US10138152B2 |
Lock ring mounting arrangement for blow heads
A blow head mounting arrangement for use to facilitate installation and removal of a blow head from a blow head mounting member. The blow head has a first engagement member for removable engagement with a second engagement member to removably attach the blow head to the blow head mounting member. Once engaged, the blow head is retained on the blow head mounting member by rotating the blow head into a locked position in which it is retained until it is rotated in the opposite direction by a locking mechanism. |
| US10138149B2 |
Ultrapure water production system, ultrapure water production feed system, and method for cleaning thereof
Contaminants present inside an ultrapure water production system are prevented from being fed into a feed pipe connected to a water use point and, after sterilization cleaning, the system is prevented from being contaminated by contaminants captured on a microparticle removal membrane during sterilization cleaning. Ultrapure water having high quality is thereby fed to a water use point within a short period of time. An ultrapure water production system is provided with a tank, a pump, a heat exchanger, an ultraviolet device, an ion-exchange device, a first microparticle removal membrane device, and a second microparticle removal membrane device. Parts of sterilization water and flush water are fed into the first microparticle removal membrane device and discharged from a feedwater-side potion to a concentrated-water-side portion without permeating through a microparticle removal membrane thereof, and the remaining part of the water is passed through the second microparticle removal membrane device. |
| US10138146B2 |
Brine filtration device
A brine filtration device disposable at a bottom portion of a brine storage tank has inner and outer tubes having a plurality of fine slits in order to mechanically trap any large undissolved salt crystals that may be entrained within a sodium chloride solution. A plurality of beads are disposed between the inner and outer tubes to cause the sodium chloride solution to change direction (i.e., cause turbulence) which further promotes or facilitates dissolution of any undissolved salt crystals entrained within the sodium chloride solution. The sodium chloride solution continues to flow through the slits of the inner tube which further traps or catches any undissolved salt crystals. Additional changes in flow direction of the sodium chloride solution are also contemplated to further increase or facilitate dissolution of undissolved salt crystals entrained in the sodium chloride solution. |
| US10138139B2 |
Wastewater treatment systems and methods
A wastewater treatment system includes a circulating fluidized bed evaporator defining a longitudinal axis vertical with respect to gravity. The evaporator has a wastewater inlet to provide wastewater to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator. A heat inlet is axially below the wastewater inlet to provide heat to the circulating fluidized bed evaporator for evaporating the wastewater. An outlet is axially above the wastewater inlet and the heat inlet. |
| US10138138B2 |
System and method of greywater recovery and reuse
A greywater recovery and reuse system is shown, including a body for collecting, conditioning and discharging greywater. The body has an inlet connection to a source of greywater; a filter for filtering the greywater; a tank for receiving the filtered greywater; a disinfector for disinfecting the filtered greywater; a pump for discharging the conditioned greywater from said tank to a toilet that needs flushing water; a discharge connection to a sanitary sewer system; a fresh water connection and a control system for controlling the operation of the greywater recovery and reuse system. The system includes a controller for operating the system and dealing with certain alarm and status conditions. Methods of operating the system are also comprehended. |
| US10138134B1 |
Method for fabrication of superlattices and aperiodic layered structures using solution deposition
A method for forming inorganic structures includes (a) transferring nanocrystals to a polar protic solvent using at least one chalcogenide precursor to produce a negatively-charged chalcogen-rich nanocrystal surface, (b) removing excess anions of the chalcogenide precursor, (c) introducing a metal salt to bind a divalent metal cation to the negatively-charged chalcogen-rich nanocrystal surface to regenerate a positively-charged metal-rich nanocrystal surface, and (d) removing excess divalent metal cations of the metal acetate salt. |
| US10138126B2 |
Simple production method for graphene by microorganisms
Systems and methods are provided for producing graphene from graphene oxide in an environmentally friendly, cost effective and simple process, which uses microorganisms as a reducing agent to achieve the desired result. The systems and methods avoid the use of toxic or environmentally harmful reducing agents commonly used as reducing agents in the chemical reduction of GO to obtain graphene. |
| US10138121B2 |
Hydrogen dosage in LED lighting bulbs
Method for the irreversible dosage of hydrogen in LED light bulbs by means of heating an irreversible hydrogen dispenser containing at least an active material for hydrogen release. |
| US10138114B2 |
Powder dispensing apparatus
A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, dispenser, and tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable or slidable carriage. The carriage includes at least one compartment horizontally disposed above an optional funnel. The carriage is rotatable about a central axis or translatable parallel to and below the hopper. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults. |
| US10138113B2 |
Electronic vaporiser system
An electronic cigarette vaporiser that is the same approximate size as a cigarette and has a square or rectangular cross-section with rounded corners and includes a long PCB inserted lengthwise into the vaporiser. The PBC is not mounted at the mid-point of the cross-section, but at a different position closer to a major face of the vaporiser to permit more room for a rechargeable battery. The cross-section is a ‘squircle’. |
| US10138109B2 |
System for wirelessly charging an illuminated tap handle
A system for wirelessly charging an illuminated tap handle includes a tap handle and a wireless power unit. The tap handle includes a receiver coupling device, at least one light-emitting diode (LED) light, a transparent body, handle attachment, a handle chipset, and a personal-area network module. The handle attachment attaches the tap handle to existing beer tower opposite of the transparent body so that the existing beer tower can be operated through the tap handle. The transparent body is illuminated by the LED light that is communicably coupled to the handle chipset along with the personal-area network module. A transmitter coupling device of the wireless power unit communicably coupled with the receiver coupling device so that the handle chipset, the LED light, and the personal-area network module can be electrically powered as the transmitter coupling device is electrically connected to an external electrical outlet. |
| US10138108B2 |
Gas-liquid mixing device of beverage
A gas-liquid mixing device of a beverage is provided. The gas-liquid mixing device has a container, a liquid inlet pipe, a gas inlet pipe and a liquid discharging pipe configured to discharge liquid, wherein the container is provided with a refrigeration evaporator; the container is further internally provided with a liquid precooling pipe; the liquid entering at the earliest enters the container through the liquid precooling pipe and is stored in the container and cooled by the refrigeration evaporator; the cooled liquid precools the liquid entering the liquid precooling pipe subsequently; the precooled liquid in the container is mixed and dissolved with entering gas; the container is further internally provided with a liquid molecule expander comprising a precooling liquid container inlet and a collision wall; the precooled liquid is ejected to the collision wall through the precooling liquid container inlet. |
| US10138107B2 |
Frozen beverage dispensing machines with multi-flavor valves
A beverage machine includes a valve that receives a base fluid and dispenses a mixed beverage comprising the base fluid and an additive fluid. The valve has a bore through which the base fluid flows, and the bore has a perimetral surface that defines a plurality of ports through which the additive fluid is injected to thereby mix with the base fluid. An injector is coupled to the valve and configured to radially inject the additive fluid into the base fluid through the plurality of ports as the base fluid flows through the bore such that the additive fluid mixes into the base fluid to form the mixed beverage. |
| US10138102B2 |
Warning and message delivery and logging system utilizable in a fall arresting and prevention device and method of same
A fall arresting/prevention safety protection device for aerial lifts that delivers notifications and warnings to individuals who are subject to accidental falls or other safety hazards when performing construction or the like or when operating elevating construction machinery such as aerial lift work platforms, bucket trucks and similar type elevating work platforms. The invention further provides a load sensor that when activated transmits an emergency signal to operators, supervisors and emergency personnel. The present invention further provides a remote control to access and control movement of the aerial lift through a wireless transmission in the event the lift operator falls out of or is ejected from the bucket or work platform. |
| US10138101B2 |
Method in forklift truck for determining a load position in a load rack
The present disclosure relates to a method performed in a forklift truck, for determining a load position in a load rack. The forklift truck includes optical detection means movable with a load carrier. The method includes the steps of determining a reference position related to the optical detection means of a first land mark located on a first height of the load rack based on the position of the first landmark in a first image captured by the optical detection means; determining a second position related to the optical detection means of a second land mark located on a second height of the load rack based on the position of the second landmark in a second image captured by the optical detection means at a predetermined height; and determining a load position on the second height based on a comparison between the reference position and the second position. |
| US10138097B2 |
Hoist assembly and method of lifting
A removable hoist assembly for lifting a load up and into a confined space in the form of a kit has a support structure releasably coupled to overhead structural beams in the confined space, a motor releasably coupled to the support structure above the support structure between the overhead structural beams, a hoist arm releasably coupled to the support structure to be rotatable and extendable with respect to the support structure, and a cable supported by the hoist arm. The cable has a free end positioned proximate a distal end of the hoist arm and configured to couple to the load and a terminal end coupled to the motor such that the cable extends and retracts with respect to the motor. The hoist arm support structure spreads the weight of the motor, hoist arm and the load across a plurality of the overhead structural beams. |
| US10138096B2 |
Automatic erection of a crane
The present invention relates to a process for the automatic movement of the boom system of a crane, in particular a mobile crane, with at least two boom elements. The process includes the following steps: measuring of at least one control parameter and in particular automatic actuation of at least one drive of the boom system depending on the measured control parameter. |
| US10138094B2 |
Crane and method for crane control
The present disclosure relates to a method for the control and/or the data acquisition of a crane, wherein at least one measuring device at the crane supplies one or more measured values for determining the position of at least one load lifting device, in particular a crane hook, wherein a calculation of the position of the load lifting device is effected on the basis of the one or more measured values of at least one measuring device and one or more data characterizing the stiffness of the crane. The present disclosure also relates to a crane controller and a crane for carrying out the method according to the present disclosure. |
| US10138092B2 |
Transportation element for a people conveyor
A transportation element (7; 8; 9) for a people conveyor (70), which is configured to be moved in a conveying direction, comprises a lower flange (24); an upper flange (22); and an intermediate element (26) connecting the upper the flange (22) with the lower flange (24). |
| US10138087B2 |
Device for controlling the web tension in a running material web
Device and method for controlling axial forces acting upon a moving web comprises first, second and third rotatable rollers. The third roller is between the first and second rollers and is movable in a circular path in the vertical plane between lower and upper positions in response to axial forces acting at any moment upon the web. To enable a simple manual installation of the web, the upper position of the third roller is at a sufficient vertical distance above the first and second rollers to form an open horizontal passage through which the web can pass freely between the first and second rollers and the above-situated third roller. Axial forces are controlled by biasing the third roller with a force which counters the motion of the third roller in the direction of the upper working position and which is less than the ultimate tensile strength of the web. |
| US10138084B2 |
Image forming apparatus and guidance method for paper feeding work
An image forming apparatus of embodiments includes an accommodation unit and a notification unit. The accommodation unit accommodates both of a paper bundle and a packaging member therein in a state in which at least one of the paper bundle and the packaging member used to package the paper bundle satisfies predetermined conditions. The notification unit performs a notification of guidance on the predetermined conditions. |
| US10138082B2 |
Apparatus and method for mechanically gripping and transporting webs of material
Individual fibers of a material layer are pinched within adjacent coils of a spring in the present invention by a spring-like surface carried by a moving object such as a conveyor belt, rotating drum or rotating puck. The spring coils are slightly opened to accept the individual fibers. Next the spring coils are closed to carry and transport the web of fibers. At a deposition point, the coil springs, carried by a moving object such as a conveyor belt, rotating drum or rotating puck, are opened slightly, releasing fibers and depositing the web at a desired location. |
| US10138078B2 |
De-stacking device for de-stacking layers of transport pallets with or without intermediary layers
A de-stacking device for layer de-stacking stacking layers from standard transport pallets which include a multi-layer stack of stacking layers arranged on top of each other, wherein an optional bending stiff spacer is arranged under each of the stacking layers, wherein the stacking layers are formed by a plurality of stable standing transport goods that are stackable and arranged adjacent to each other, the de-stacking device including a placement and separation table for a respective stacking layer that is removed from the stack of the transport pallet and includes or does not include the optional spacer; a transfer device for transferring the respective stacking layer that includes or does not include the optional spacer from the stack of the transport pallet onto the placement and separation table, wherein the placement and separation table includes a fixation device for the optional spacer. |
| US10138074B2 |
Grouping of goods
Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses and methods for chronological grouping of individual goods, the groups which are formed being displaced one after another out of a first into a second collecting zone in such a way that an oldest group is always displaced as far as a target position which is defined in the second collecting zone. |
| US10138073B2 |
Feed unit
A feed unit, for example for feeding components to smoking article assembly apparatus, has a guide member (14) and a plurality of pushers (21) arranged to push components (2) along a path defined by the guide member (14) for output from the feed unit. The guide member (14) is arranged to separate the components (2) into separate streams (63, 64) according to their orientation. The stream (63) of non-correctly oriented components (2) comprises a channel that is helically rotated to orientate correctly said components (2). Both streams (63, 64) converge downstream said helical section to achieve a single flow of components (2) of similar orientation. |
| US10138069B2 |
Take-up mechanism for conveyor system
A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a first end including a drive unit, an anchor structure, a continuous belt extending at least partially between the drive unit and the anchor structure, a first carriage, and a second carriage. The first carriage is coupled to the drive unit and supports a portion of the belt. The first carriage is supported for movement relative to the drive unit to adjust a tension in the belt, and the first carriage is movable between the drive unit and an intermediate position. The second carriage is releasably secured to the anchor structure and supports another portion of the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the anchor structure between a first position and a second position. A distance between the first end and the second carriage defining a take-up length, and movement of the second carriage changes the take-up length. |
| US10138067B2 |
Jackladder flight member with replaceable or rotatable wear component
The present invention is a jackladder flight member with replaceable or rotatable wear surfaces. Additional embodiments of the invention include a jackladder conveyer chain comprising flight members with replaceable and rotatable wear surfaces as well as a jackladder conveyer system comprising a jackladder chain comprising flight members with replaceable or rotatable wear surfaces and a method to replace or rotate or replace the replaceable or rotatable wear surfaces. |
| US10138065B2 |
Magnetic conveyor belt module
A magnetic conveyor belt module integrates a magnetic element into the body of the module to attract conveyed articles to the body. The magnetic conveyor belt module includes a recess for seating a magnetic element and a retention element for retaining the magnetic element within the recess. A cover encapsulates the magnetic element within the body of the module. A non-magnetic conveyor belt module is connected to the magnetic conveyor belt module to form a conveyor belt. The non-magnetic conveyor belt module has an upper surface that is flush with or above the upper surface of the magnetic conveyor belt module. |
| US10138063B2 |
Tapered roll feed
The present disclosure provides workpiece feed systems, methods and assemblies comprising one or more tapered feed rolls positioned at an angle to incoming workpieces. The tapered feed rolls may pull individual workpieces toward a guide while gradually accelerating the workpieces and altering their direction of travel. The angle and speed of rotation of the tapered feed rolls may be automatically adjusted to control workpiece speed/acceleration, providing improved gap control and minimizing collisions between successive workpieces. Tapered feed rolls may therefore reduce or eliminate the need for a conventional bridge to decelerate the workpieces after the directional change, reducing the operational space required by a workpiece feed system. |
| US10138059B2 |
Integrated supply chain building
The application provides a multi-storey warehouse. The warehouse includes a warehouse building, a plurality of floor levels, an inclined ramp arrangement, one or more automated storage and retrieval systems, and a handling device. The floor levels and the automated storage and retrieval system are located within the warehouse building. The inclined ramp arrangement connects the floor levels with a ground level. The automated storage and retrieval system comprises two adjacent rows of multi-storey pallet racks which are separated by an aisle. A first end of the automated storage and retrieval system is provided adjacent to a lateral side of the floor levels. The handling device is located in the area of the aisle, wherein the handling device serves a plurality of pick/place locations which are provided at the floor levels as well as a plurality of storage locations which are provided in the multi-storey pallet racks. |
| US10138058B2 |
Waste container transport device
An apparatus, kit, and method for transporting a waste container. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base member; a latch housing connected to the base member; a cantilever arm hingedly connected to the base member and adapted to be coupled to the waste container, wherein, when the cantilever arm is coupled to the waste container, the cantilever arm is adapted to pivot about the base member between a loading configuration and a transporting configuration; and a latch hingedly connected to the cantilever arm and adapted to slidingly engage the latch housing when the cantilever arm is pivoted about the base member, the latch being actuatable between a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. |
| US10138056B2 |
Device and method for securing bags within a container
A securing device for securing trash bags within a trash receptacle includes a belt member for securing a trash bag within a trash receptacle; and at least one resilient member coupled to the belt member at a first end of the at least one resilient member and operably configured to couple to an inner wall of the trash receptacle at a second end of the at least one resilient member, the at least one resilient member further operably configured to apply a biasing force against the inner wall of the trash receptacle to clamp the trash bag, without any other external forces, against the inner wall between the belt member and the inner wall. |
| US10138054B2 |
Polymeric bags
The present invention relates to improvements for the manufacturing of a wave-cut bag, more specifically a wave-cut bag with improved tie-flaps. Disclosed is a process for intermittently incrementally stretching and imparting a rib-like pattern to a collapsed tube of a blown film extrusion process. The incrementally stretched collapsed tube is particularly well suited for constructing wave-cut trash bags with a rib pattern on the tie-flaps of the trash bags. Further disclosed is a wave-cut trash bag with a rib pattern on its tie-flaps and surrounding area. The process is further well suited for constructing wave-cut trash bags with a rib pattern on a central body of the trash bags. |
| US10138052B2 |
Floating roof tank having support structures for protecting the peripheral seal
Floating roof tank for a volatile liquid have an outer roof and an internal floating roof with a primary seal with a support such that when the tank is empty, the floating roof will rest on the support whether the tank is in a vertical or horizontal position. The support enables the tank to be transported in a horizontal position without damage to the seal. The floating roof tank with support can be configured as a conical tank, flat bottom tank or slant bottom tank. The floating roof tank can also include a cleaning system and a flush mounted manway cover. |
| US10138050B2 |
Dispensing valve incorporating a metering valve
A dispensing valve comprising a metering valve for a pressurized aerosol application. The dispensing valve comprises a mounting cup, a gasket, a valve body and a valve housing defining a cavity. The valve housing is captively retained by the mounting cup and a spring biasing the valve body against the gasket into a normally closed position. A lower portion of the valve housing communicating with the product to be dispensed. A valve stem is coupled to the valve body and an actuator is supported by the valve stem. The metering valve is delimited by a metering valve seat and a stop. A metering member is movable, within the metering chamber, to dispense a predetermined quantity of product. The metering valve seat comprising at least one micro vent which facilitates supplying air to the metering valve seat to break a seal formed by surface tension of the product to be dispensed. |
| US10138045B2 |
Encasement protective apparatus
A protective apparatus for an article, the apparatus including a surrounding sidewall having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the sidewall also having a perpendicularly oriented first margin portion and an opposing second margin portion, also with a primary interior. In addition, included is a plurality of particulate items loosely disposed within the primary interior and a structure for removable engagement positioned adjacent to the first and second margins. The removable engagement structure facilitates the first and second margins to be removably engaged allowing the surrounding sidewall to envelope the article. The primary interior can be evacuated, thus removing the air spaces between the particulate items and in the interior resulting in rigidifying the surrounding sidewall partially encompassing the article to protect the article. |
| US10138043B2 |
Fitment for a flexible container
A fitment (20, 20 A) is provided for a flexible, collapsible container (22) with an opening. The fitment (20, 20A) has a body (24, 24A) with an inner end (31) and an outer end (32) and an access passage (30) for communicating with an interior of the container (22). The body (24, 24A) has a height defined between the inner end (31) and outer end (32). The body (24, 24A) has a sealing portion (36, 36A) for being attached to the interior of the container (22). The sealing portion (36) has a major dimension (MD) oriented generally transverse of the height of the body (24, 24A). The fitment (20, 20A) further has a pour lip (46, 46A) that extends from the body outer end (32) and projects laterally relative to the access passage (30). The pour lip (46, 46A) defines a pour path (PP). |
| US10138042B2 |
Contact lens dispensing container
A contact lens dispensing container includes an upwardly opening receptacle, peelable cover sheet, and applicator. The receptacle is to receive a contact lens and storage solution, and the container having a peripheral flange providing a planar engagement surface surrounding the receptacle. The cover sheet is securable to the engagement surface to seal the container and peelable from the engagement surface to allow lens removal. The applicator includes a handle having first end and second end. The handle is pivotably mounted on the flange and having a carrier at the first end and a hand grip at the second end. The applicator is moveable between stowed position and deployed position, wherein in stowed position the carrier is received in the receptacle with the handle not extending above the engagement surface, and in deployed position the applicator is rotated from the stowed position so that the carrier is above the engagement surface. |
| US10138027B2 |
Plug for beverage container lid
A device and system for temporarily sealing an orifice in a beverage container lid comprising a plug (10, 110, 210, 310) having an upper surface (14, 114, 214), a body portion (12, 112), and a lower surface (16, 116, 216), said body portion adapted to be inserted and releasably retained in the orifice to provide a temporary seal thereof, and an external member (20, 120, 220) located on the upper surface of the plug configured to allow a user to grip the plug for ease of removal from the orifice. |
| US10138026B2 |
Resealable flexible package and method of using the same
A flexible package that includes a flexible material in the form of a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes a first perimeter that is attached to a second perimeter, associated with the second panel, to form an interior cavity, between the first panel and second panel, in which content is stored. The package also includes an adhesive that is attached to a first exterior surface of the first panel or a second exterior surface of the second panel. The adhesive has a first state that prevents the adhesive from bonding with the flexible material that does not permit the package, once opened, to be reclosed. The adhesive may have a second state that can be activated to enable the adhesive to bond with the flexible material that permits the package, once opened, to be reclosed or resealed. |
| US10138025B2 |
Medical bag handling system and medical bag holding cassette
A medical bag handling system (10) includes a plurality of cassettes (16) capable of holding bags for blood (14), and connecting means (32) capable of connecting one cassette (16) and another cassette (16). Accordingly, the cassettes (16) can be easily connected, and the plurality of bags for blood (14) supported by the respective cassettes (16) can be collectively handled. |
| US10138020B2 |
Storage container systems
A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses. |
| US10138019B2 |
Bakery tray assembly
A top cap for a tray includes an upper surface for supporting goods and a lower surface including an attachment portion for locating the top cap relative to an upper portion of the tray. |
| US10138018B2 |
Cargo pallet having a pallet extension
A cargo pallet is disclosed. The cargo pallet may have a pallet base. The cargo pallet may also have a pallet liner. The pallet liner may have a pallet liner base. The pallet liner base may be positioned on the pallet base. The pallet liner may also have a pallet extension, which may be fixedly attached to the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may project outwardly from the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may also have a support surface that may at least in part extend outwardly beyond a footprint of the pallet base. |
| US10138006B2 |
High speed poucher
An apparatus and methods for producing at extremely high production speeds small pouches filled with tobacco or other granular, powdered or solid content. An endless web substrate, with or without flavor film thereon, is formed into a tubular shape with a longitudinal seam. The tube is cut to individual lengths, and a procession of tubes is crimp-closed at one end, filled and crimp-closed at the other end to complete pouch production. During production, the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch are parallel to one another and the longitudinal seam of the pouch is midway between the sides of the pouch and orthogonal to the seams formed at the crimped ends of the pouch. |
| US10138005B2 |
Multi-dimensional damage detection
Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat. |
| US10137997B2 |
Electronic throttle system for an aircraft
A throttle system for providing throttle control for an engine on an aircraft includes a throttle quadrant assembly (TQA) module (92, 94) in electrical communication with a throttle lever (86) for receiving a position signal (88, 90) indicative of a magnitude for a throttle of the engine, the TQA module (92, 94) being operative to convert the position signal (88, 90) into a throttle signal, an engine electronic control (EEC) module (100, 102) connected to the TQA module (92, 94) to translate the throttle signal (88, 90) into a throttle control signal for the engine, and at least one signal/power line connecting the TQA module (92, 94) to the EEC module (100, 102). The signal/power line at least carries the throttle signal from the TQA module to the EEC module. |
| US10137994B2 |
Hybrid acoustic and induction-heating systems and methods for impeding formation of ice
An airfoil comprises a skin, comprising an external surface and an internal surface. The skin has a controlled region. The airfoil also comprises an interior space, formed by the skin. The airfoil additionally comprises a hybrid acoustic induction-heating system, configured to impede formation of ice on the external surface. The hybrid acoustic induction-heating system comprises induction coils and a control system. Each one of the induction coils has a portion, arranged sufficiently close to the internal surface to produce an eddy current within the controlled region. The control system is configured to generate inductive heat and traveling-wave acoustic pressure in the controlled region by supplying different phases of the alternating electrical current to the induction coils based, at least in part, on an ambient temperature of a layer of fluid flowing over the external surface. |
| US10137986B1 |
Airlift package protection airbag container
An airbag container may be inflated and used to protect an item placed within the airbag container. The airbag container may include an inflatable portion that includes sidewalls that extend between a cover to a base. The airbag container may include an orifice to receive gas to inflate the sidewalls, the cover, and the base to an inflation pressure. The airbag container may include an inner cavity defined within the sidewalls, the cover, and the base. The inner cavity may be unpressurized when the inflatable body is at the inflation pressure. The cover may be at least partially separable from the sidewalls to enable insertion of an item in the inner cavity. The cover may then be securable to the sidewalls to securely contain the item in the inner cavity. |
| US10137984B1 |
Systems and methods for operating drones in response to an incident
A response drone for detecting incidents within a coverage area including multiple zones is provided. With customer permission or affirmative consent, the drone may be programmed to (1) detect (or receive an indication of) triggering activity associated with one of the zones; (2) determine or receive a navigation path to that zone; (3) travel to that zone based upon the determined navigation path; (4) collect sensor data using drone-mounted sensors; and (5) transmit the collected sensor data to a user computing device associated with the coverage area for review. The response drone may be an autonomous drone in wireless communication with a smart home controller that detects triggering activity associated with an insurance-related event (e.g., fire). The autonomous drone may automatically deploy to mitigate damage to insured assets (e.g., a home or personal belongings). The autonomous drone data may be used for subsequent insurance claim handling and/or damage estimation. |
| US10137982B1 |
Propeller units
An aerial vehicle includes one or more propeller units operable to provide thrust for takeoff or hover flight and one or more propulsion units operable to provide thrust for forward flight. At least one propeller unit includes a shaft coupled to a motor, and a first propeller blade and a second propeller blade that are both connected to the shaft. The second propeller blade is located substantially opposite the first propeller blade, and the second propeller blade has a surface area substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation that is greater than a corresponding surface area of the first propeller blade. While the aerial vehicle is in forward flight in a first direction and the motor is turned off, the first propeller blade and the second propeller blade are each configured to orient in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction, such that the first propeller blade is oriented substantially upwind of the second propeller blade. |
| US10137978B2 |
Folding wing tip device with rotatable lock
The invention relates to a locking mechanism for a folding wing tip. The locking mechanism has a locked configuration, in which a first part is received in a second part such that the first part may not be withdrawn from the second part along the longitudinal axis of the locking mechanism, and an unlocked configuration, in which the first part is received in the second part such that the first part may be withdrawn from the second part along the longitudinal axis of the locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is moved between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration by rotation of at least one of the first part or second part around the longitudinal axis of the locking mechanism. |
| US10137972B2 |
Vessel characteristic estimation device and automatic steering device
To easily grasp a relationship of parameter values which influence a log velocity of a ship, with the log velocity of the ship caused by the parameters, a ship characteristic estimating device is provided, which includes a data outputter configured to output a plurality of parameter data respectively including rotational speed data of a propeller of a ship, and wind velocity vector data of wind force that may act on the ship, and an estimator configured to receive the plurality of parameter data outputted from the data outputter, estimate values corresponding to the respective parameter data to be log velocity vectors of the ship, and output them as first output values. The rotational speed data are same as each other and the wind velocity vector data are different from each other. |
| US10137971B2 |
Systems and methods for automatically controlling attitude of a marine vessel with trim devices
A trim control system automatically controls trim angle of a marine propulsion device with respect to a vessel. A memory stores trim base profiles, each defining a unique relationship between vessel speed and trim angle. An input device allows selection of a base profile to specify an aggressiveness of trim angle versus vessel speed, and then optionally to further refine the aggressiveness. A controller then determines a setpoint trim angle based on a measured vessel speed. If the user has not chosen to refine the aggressiveness, the controller determines the setpoint trim angle from the selected base profile. However, if the user has chosen to refine the aggressiveness, the controller determines the setpoint trim angle from a trim sub-profile, which defines a variant of the relationship between vessel speed and trim angle defined by the selected base profile. The control system positions the propulsion device at the setpoint trim angle. |
| US10137969B2 |
Face mask with mount for imaging device
An assembly includes a mask, a support piece, a filler piece and a mount piece. The mask has a frame that includes a right lens frame attached to a left lens frame by a bridge that supports a nosepiece, the frame further including a top surface and a connection region that is cut out from the top surface of the frame at the location of the bridge. The support piece is seated inside the connection region. The filler piece is seated inside the connection region and secured inside the connection region by the support piece. The mount piece has a bottom section, and a mount support extending vertically from the bottom section to receive a camera mount. The bottom section is seated inside the connection region and secured inside the connection region by the support piece when the mount piece is secured to the connection region. |
| US10137966B1 |
System and method for providing recirculation-based alternating blowdown sea chest
Embodiments described herein provide recirculation-based alternating blowdown sea chest. The sea chest has a cover assembly with a plurality of grates thereon. Each grate is connected with a pipe in fluid communication with a pump. The pump provides suction while a plurality of valves modulate the flow of water through the system. A recirculation pipe promotes the blowdown of fluids within the system and permits tandem function of water intake and expulsion resulting in maximum efficiency of the sea chest with continuous functionality while in use. |
| US10137965B2 |
Snowmobile with leaning capability and improvements therefor
A snowmobile has a suspension with a spring. The spring has a central loop portion and an elastomeric bushing disposed in the central loop portion. A limiting cable is disposed adjacent to the spring. The snowmobile also has a rear snowmobile suspension with a torsion link structure. A control arm is pivotally connected to a first end of the torsion link structure. A wheel assembly is pivotally connected to a second end of the torsion link structure. A first slide rail is attached to the wheel assembly with a sliding mechanism. A track around the rear snowmobile suspension has a paddle oriented substantially perpendicular to the track. A first gripping element is disposed on the face of the paddle. |
| US10137964B2 |
Electrical bicycle operating system, electrical derailleur, and electrical seatpost assembly
An electrical bicycle operating system comprises a first switch to generate a first transmission control signal, a second switch to generate a second transmission control signal, and a control unit to electrically operate at least one of an electrical bicycle seatpost assembly, an electrical suspension, and a driving unit configured to output an assist force when both the first switch and the second switch are operated concurrently. |
| US10137960B2 |
Electric bicycle
A electric motor system for supplying assistive propelling power to a bicycle, comprising: one or more drivetrains, each comprising a motor-drive shaft having a pinion with fixed drive system driving a crown and bearing assembly connected to a spindle; and a controller for executing a motor control sequence comprising: an initial state activated by a rider's start command where the motor speed is being detected for an initial period, and if the motor speed is higher than a first speed threshold continuously for a first period, then the motor is turned on to output a rider-selected torque level; a continuous motor speed detection state where the motor speed is being continuously detected, and if the motor speed falls below a second speed threshold continuously for a second period, then the motor is turned off; and the motor is turned off if a stop command from the rider is received. |
| US10137959B2 |
Electric bicycle drive assembly with torque detection
Disclosed is an electric bicycle drive assembly with torque detection, including a torque detection mechanism, a clutch mechanism, a sleeve member, a pedal axle, and an electric machine assembly. The electric machine assembly is coupled to a seat, and the seat is mounted a vehicle frame. The torque detection mechanism, the clutch mechanism, and the sleeve member are assembled in sequence with the pedal axle extending therethrough and are arranged inside the seat. In case that the pedal axle is operable to drive the torque detection mechanism to rotate, when the torque detection mechanism detects a torque, a signal is generated and fed to a controller module to activate the electric machine assembly, such that the electric machine assembly drives the sleeve member and the clutch mechanism to rotate and the clutch mechanism in turn drives a toothed wheel of a bicycle to rotate. |
| US10137955B1 |
Kick scooter with a steering angle adjustment mechanism
A kick scooter includes an interconnecting member at a bottom of a deck; two links pivotably attached to two ends of the interconnecting member respectively; two biasing members in the interconnecting member and each having one end urging against one link; and a steering angle adjustment mechanism including a positioning member secured to the interconnecting member, an internally threaded member secured to the deck, an adjustment screw secured to the internally threaded member, a first bifurcation member disposed through a compression spring, the first bifurcation member having one end secured to the positioning member and the other two hooked ends secured to one end of the compression spring, and a second bifurcation member disposed through the compression spring, the second bifurcation member having one end secured to an end of the adjustment screw and the other two hooked ends secured to the other end of the compression spring. |
| US10137953B2 |
Securing device
A securing device for securing a component to an object comprises a fastening element having an engagement section and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the fastening element is selectively connectable to a counter element by actuating the engagement section; and a cover sleeve which is movably supported at the fastening element between a closed position in which the cover sleeve prevents an actuation of the engagement section and an open position in which the cover sleeve allows an actuation of the engagement section. At least one blocking element is provided between the fastening element and the cover sleeve, said blocking element being freely movable in the closed position of the cover sleeve between a latched position in which it blocks the cover sleeve in the closed position and an unlatched position in which it allows a movement of the cover sleeve into the open position. The blocking element is further supported between the fastening element and the cover sleeve such that, when the cover sleeve is in the closed position, it adopts the latched position due to gravity in a normal alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element and it adopts the unlatched position due to gravity in an installation alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element perpendicular to the normal alignment. |
| US10137952B2 |
Method of manufacturing support structure for a pickup truck bed
A vehicle includes a pair of longitudinal frame rails and a bed above the frame rails. A plurality of roll-formed aluminum cross-members contact the bed and are disposed between the bed and the frame rails for additional support of the bed. Extruded aluminum spacers are disposed between and in contact with the one of the cross members and one of the frame rails. A crush tube is spin-welded to the spacer and contacts the underside of the bed for additional support to inhibit downward relative movement of the bed. The crush tube is formed with a longitudinal hole extending therethough to receive a fastener that extends from above the truck bed, through the crush tube hole, through the cross-member and spacer, and into the frame rail. |
| US10137949B2 |
Endless track assembly for supporting an implement or vehicle
A track assembly includes an elongated main frame supported for pivotal movement on a transverse axis and having opposite end portions supporting a set of end wheels. An endless flexible belt extends around the end wheels and has an upper run and a lower run for engaging the ground. A plurality of longitudinally spaced bogie wheels are positioned below the main frame and engage the lower run of the belt. The bogie wheels are carried by bogie frames supported for vertical movement and also for tilting movement relative to a plane defined by the axes of the end wheels. The bogie frames are urged or biased downwardly against the lower run of the belt by compression members extending from the main frame and preferably in the form of annular rubber spring members. |
| US10137945B2 |
Deployable fairing for use with vehicles
Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a deployable fairing system to a tractor trailer. The deployable fairing system includes an actuator used to extend the deployable fairing from an unextended configuration to an extended configuration to occupy a portion of a gap area that exists between a tractor and an attached trailer. The deployable fairing includes deployable upper and/or lower horizontal assemblies that are pivotally coupled to a frame attached to the tractor/cab, and two side panels that are pivotally coupled to one or both of the upper and lower horizontal assemblies. The deployable upper and lower horizontal assemblies and the two side panels fold in on one another along multiple hinged axes in the unextended configuration, and extend rearward from the top and sides of the tractor in the extended configuration to cover a portion of the gap. The fairing may advantageously flair from front to the rear. |
| US10137943B2 |
Vehicle body assembly
A vehicle body assembly includes a frame having a forward frame part defining a passenger cabin and a rear frame part defining a load carrying bed. A separate rear fender is removably fastened to the rear frame part, wherein a gap is provided between the forward frame part and the rear fender. A separate rear fender fairing is mounted to an inside surface of the rear fender. The rear fender fairing includes a seal located in the gap and sealingly engaging both the forward frame part and the rear fender. |
| US10137940B2 |
Vehicle member joining structure and vehicle member joining method
A vehicle member joining structure has: a metal member that is part of a vehicle; a resin member that is adjacent to the metal member; and an adhesive that is provided between the metal member and the resin member and joins the metal member to the resin member, the adhesive having an elastic modulus that is lower than elastic moduli of the metal member and the resin member, wherein, given that (i) ΔL is a difference in linear expansions of the metal member and the resin member at a time of heating in a drying process after application of the adhesive, (ii) T0 is a thickness of the adhesive and (iii) T1 is a length of an end surface of the adhesive, the following predetermined relational expression is satisfied T12=T02+ΔL2. |
| US10137931B2 |
Redundant steering controls for automated driving
A steering system which is capable of being controlled by a redundant brake system, which includes a primary brake control module, a secondary brake control module, and a plurality of brake units controlled by the primary brake control module or the secondary brake control module. There is at least one hydraulic motor connected to a component of the steering system, and the fluid pressure in the hydraulic motor is controlled by the secondary brake control module. The wheels of the steering system are configured to make a right-hand turn when the secondary brake control module operates the hydraulic motor during a first mode of operation, and the wheels of the steering system are configured to make a left-hand turn when the secondary brake control module operates the hydraulic motor during a second mode of operation. |
| US10137928B2 |
Steering assist device
In a steering assist device, a lane keep assist current value calculation unit calculates, based on a lateral deviation and a lateral deviation change rate, a lane keep assist current value that makes the lateral deviation and the lateral deviation change rate closer to zero. When the steering direction represented by the sign of control steering torque is the same as the steered direction represented by the sign of the fourth lane keep assist current value, a switch unit selects zero received at its second input terminal and outputs zero as a final lane keep assist current value. |
| US10137927B2 |
Rack guide for rack and pinion steering device, rack and pinion steering device and manufacturing method of rack guide for rack and pinion steering device
A rack guide for a rack and pinion steering device, a rack and pinion steering device and a manufacturing method for a rack guide for a rack and pinion steering device, has a simple configuration with a close contact property being kept between a rack guide and a rack guide base member to ensure quietness. A rack guide for a rack and pinion steering device includes: a casing; a pinion to be slidably supported by said casing; a rack bar having a rack tooth meshed with said pinion; a rack guide including an abutment portion to which said rack bar is to be slidably abutted and a recessed portion, which is continued to said abutment portion, to be spaced from said rack bar; a rack guide base member for receiving said rack guide; and urging means for urging said rack guide against said rack bar through said rack guide base member. |
| US10137925B2 |
Improvements to steering column assemblies
A telescopic steering column assembly includes at least one support bearing assembly that comprises an inner bearing race which is located on the steering shaft, an outer bearing race that is located on an inner face of a shroud, and a set of ball bearings that are located between the inner bearing race and the outer bearing race and are free to roll along bearing surfaces defined by the bearing races. Each of the bearing races comprises a pair of annular bearing race parts, defining a circumferentially extending bearing surface arranged coaxially and spaced apart from each other axially such that varying the spacing between the two parts varies the effective radius of the bearing race. The support bearing assembly further comprising an inner annular support sleeve that is located between the inner bearing race and the inner shaft, an outer annular support sleeve that is located between the outer bearing race and the shroud, and a biasing means that in use applies an axially directed thrust between a first one of the annular support sleeves and one of the respective bearing race parts, and the bearing assembly is arranged such that the axial thrust applied by the biasing means is converted into a radial thrust that is applied to the inner bearing race and outer bearing race to force them into engagement with the inner and outer sleeves respectively. |
| US10137918B2 |
Conveyance cart for secure storage and transport of containers with lids
Apparatuses for securing and transporting containers with lids is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a moveable can retaining arm for securing cans and a moveable lid retaining arm for securing the tops of cans. The apparatus further comprises wheels attached to the apparatus to make it mobile. The apparatus further may be extended to increase the number of containers it may carry. |
| US10137916B1 |
Modular fishing equipment cart
A modular fishing equipment cart includes a frame having a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side extending parallel to the first longitudinal side. A front lateral side connects the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side and a rear lateral side also connects the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side. A plurality of wheels supports the frame for rolling the frame on the wheels. A rod holder assembly extends along the left longitudinal side. A plurality of hooks is co-linearly attached to the front lateral side. A magnetic holder is attached to the rear lateral side. Additional components are removably attachable to the frame. |
| US10137915B2 |
System and method for detecting operational anomalies in train consists and railcars
A system for monitoring railcar and tram consist operational parameters and detecting anomalies in the operation and condition thereof using sensors to feed data to a distributive complex event processing engine. |
| US10137912B2 |
System for controlling or monitoring a vehicle system along a route
System having one or more processors that are configured to (a) generate, as a vehicle system moves along a route, a plurality of different trial plans for an upcoming segment of the route. The trial plans include potential operational settings of the vehicle system along the route. The one or more processors that are configured to (b) select one of the trial plans as a selected plan or generate the selected plan based on one or more of the trial plans. The selected plan is configured to improve one or more system-handling metrics as the vehicle system moves along the upcoming segment of the route. The one or more processors are configured to (c) communicate instructions to change or not change at least one of the operational settings of the vehicle system based on the selected plan. |
| US10137910B2 |
Rail vehicle bogie draw-gear
A rail vehicle bogie traction device is provided, which includes a center pin and two traction rubber bag assemblies. Each of the traction rubber bag assemblies includes a traction rubber stack and a rubber bag, the rubber bag is filled with fluid, and a pressure of the rubber bag is settable. The traction rubber stack is connected to the rubber bag. The center pin is fixed on a lower surface of a vehicle body chassis bolster. Each of the two traction rubber bag assemblies has one end connected to the center pin, and another end connected to a cross beam of a rail vehicle frame. The rail vehicle bogie traction device has nonlinear characteristics, which may effectively transmit a longitudinal load, and may also prevent high-frequency vibration of the frame from transmitting to the vehicle chassis bolster and the vehicle body via the traction device. |
| US10137907B2 |
Startup suggestion device and startup suggestion method
A startup suggestion device that is mounted on a vehicle together with a driving support device for assisting a driving operation of a driver or taking a wheel, and suggests a startup of the driving support device to the driver, includes: a state value acquisition unit that acquires a state value indicative of a traveling state of the vehicle; a preference value acquisition unit that acquires a preference value reflecting the traveling state preferred by the driver; and a startup suggestion unit that suggests the startup of the driving support device according to a comparison between the state value and the preference value. |
| US10137906B2 |
Method and apparatus for persistent transferrable customizable vehicle settings
A system includes a processor configured to receive a user request to edit vehicle feature settings from a computer remote from a vehicle. The processor is also configured to retrieve saved vehicle feature setting configurations associated with a vehicle associated with an identified user account. The processor is further configured to build a current feature setting configuration display. Also, the processor is configured to present a user-configurable version of the display on a user interface. The processor is additionally configured to receive changes to current features setting configurations. The processor is also configured to save the changes and upload the changes to the vehicle. |
| US10137904B2 |
Driver assistance system with sensor offset correction
A driver assistance system of a vehicle includes a camera and a non-imaging sensor sensing forward of the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive to processing of captured image data and to processing of sensed sensor data, is operable to provide a driver assistance function. The control, responsive to processing of captured image data, detects the presence of a vehicle and determines a vision-based angle of the detected vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive to processing of captured sensor data, detects the presence of the detected vehicle and determines a sensor-based angle of the determined vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle. The control determines an angle difference between the vision-based angle and the sensor-based angle. The control disables the driver assistance function at least in part responsive to the determined angle difference being greater than a disable threshold level. |
| US10137901B2 |
Intoxicated vehicle driver accident reduction system
A sobriety ignition interlock system including an engine control device and a method for managing available vehicle engine power using the sobriety ignition interlock system. The engine control device includes an engine control processor (ECP) that is electronically connected in between an engine control unit (ECU), an engine sensor assembly, and a sobriety processor. The sobriety processor determines a sobriety level of a vehicle driver and sends a corresponding sobriety signal to the ECP. The ECP intercepts an engine signal transmitted from the engine sensor assembly to the ECU and manipulates the engine signal according to the sobriety signal, in order to manage the available power of the vehicle engine. |
| US10137900B2 |
Methods for vehicle speed accuracy compensation
A method and system for calibrating a speed displayed in a vehicle is provided. In one example, a method includes adjusting a determination of vehicle speed responsive to character recognition of an image from an on-board camera of the vehicle, the image including an external speed measurement source (such as a radar speed sign) displaying a speed measurement. The speed displayed in the vehicle may be corrected if the determined vehicle speed is outside of a threshold range generated from the speed measurement displayed on the external speed measurement source. |
| US10137898B2 |
Vehicle operator notification system
A vehicle includes an ignition, selector, and controller. The ignition is configured to start and shutdown the vehicle. The selector is configured to transition the vehicle between a standard driving mode and an economy driving mode. The controller is programmed to, in response starting the vehicle after a prior shutdown with the economy mode selected, generate a notification that the vehicle was operating in the economy mode upon the prior shutdown. |
| US10137897B2 |
Systems and methodologies for modifying a vehicle operating profile
A system and method that detects, using processing circuitry, a predetermined energy condition. The processing circuitry determines a geographic location of a vehicle, identifies at least one energy station as a function of a plurality of factors, determines a vehicle range based on an energy level of the vehicle and a first mode of vehicle operation, determines whether an energy saving condition is satisfied based on the vehicle range, a location of the at least one energy station, and the geographical location of the vehicle, and enters an economy mode when the energy saving condition is satisfied. |
| US10137894B2 |
Driving assistance system
A driving assistance system includes an electronic control unit and a notifying unit. The electronic control unit detects an inter-vehicle distance and relative velocity, controls the subject vehicle, performs a first notification operation when the inter-vehicle distance becomes equal to or larger than a first distance and the relative velocity becomes equal to or higher than a first velocity, or equal to or larger than a second distance, sets an inter-vehicle distance when the forward vehicle and the subject vehicle are stopped as a reference inter-vehicle distance and performs a second notification operation when a difference between the reference inter-vehicle distance and the inter-vehicle distance becomes equal to or larger than a third distance. The electronic control unit does not perform the second notification operation at least until after the first notification operation is performed. |
| US10137893B2 |
Combining driver alertness with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for operating or controlling an ADAS mechanism. A first sensor of an ADAS mechanism can determine a potential obstacle to a vehicle, and a position of the potential obstacle relative to the first sensor. A second sensor can determine a gaze angle of a user of the vehicle. An activation engine in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor can determine a proximity of the gaze angle of the user to the determined position of the potential obstacle. The activation engine can control, in response to the determined proximity, an operation of the ADAS mechanism for responding to the potential obstacle. |
| US10137892B2 |
Vehicle monitoring system
A vehicle monitoring system includes a central processor operable to receive data from multiple vehicles, with each of the multiple vehicles being equipped with a plurality of vision sensors, a plurality of non-vision sensors, and an ECU. The central processor is operable to wirelessly receive, from each of the multiple vehicles, vehicle data and environment data. Responsive to vehicle data and environment data received from the multiple vehicles, the central processor determines if one or more of the vehicles is at or approaching a hazardous condition. Responsive to the determination that one or more of the vehicles is a threatened vehicle at a potentially hazardous condition, the central monitoring system at least one of (i) actuates an alert of the threatened vehicle to alert a driver of that vehicle of the determined hazardous condition and (ii) controls a vehicle system of the threatened vehicle to mitigate the determined hazardous condition. |
| US10137889B2 |
Method for smartphone-based accident detection
A method and system for detecting an accident of a vehicle, the method including: receiving a movement dataset collected at least at one of a location sensor and a motion sensor arranged within the vehicle, during a time period of movement of the vehicle, extracting a set of movement features associated with at least one of a position, a velocity, and an acceleration characterizing the movement of the vehicle during the time period, detecting a vehicular accident event from processing the set of movement features with an accident detection model, and in response to detecting the vehicular accident event, automatically initiating an accident response action. |
| US10137882B2 |
Hybrid electric vehicle and method of controlling the same
Disclosed are a hybrid electric vehicle, which may be effectively launched when an engine clutch to connect an engine and an electric motor for driving is fixed in a lock-up state, and a method of controlling the same. A method of controlling launch of a the hybrid electric vehicle provided with an engine clutch disposed between a first motor and an engine includes determining whether or not the engine clutch is in a lock-up state, securing running of the engine, upon determining that the engine clutch is in the lock-up state, executing slip launch of the hybrid electric vehicle using power of the engine, and launching the hybrid electric vehicle using power of the first motor, if first conditions by stall of the engine are satisfied. Execution of slip launch of the hybrid electric vehicle includes charging a main battery using a second motor connected to the engine. |
| US10137874B2 |
Brake pedal emulator of a brake-by-wire system and method of operation
A brake pedal emulator for a brake-by-wire system of a vehicle extends and connects between a support structure and a brake pedal operatively engaged to the support structure. The brake pedal emulator includes a hydraulic cylinder having a magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and an electrical element configured to carry an electrical current for controlling a viscosity of the magneto-rheological hydraulic fluid and thereby controlling a first force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder when actuated by the brake pedal. |
| US10137867B2 |
Vehicle low pressure brake arrangement
A vehicle braking arrangement includes a braking plate connected to a vehicle by a link arm. The braking plate is movable from a rest position to a braking position where contact is made with the ground, and includes a sealing rim arranged to at least partially contact the ground such that an at least partly enclosed volume is formed. The vehicle braking arrangement includes an expandable chamber formed between a lower plate, at least one connecting side wall and an upper plate, which chamber is connectable to the volume. Upon activation, the chamber's volume is expanded by movement of the lower plate away from the upper plate. Then the pressure is lowered in the volume which results in that the braking plate is pressed against the ground. In this way, a retaining force is obtained. |
| US10137862B2 |
Method for handling transmission of fraudulent frames within in-vehicle network
An anti-fraud method for use in an in-vehicle network system including a plurality of electronic control units that exchange, in an in-vehicle network, data frames, each having added thereto a message authentication code (MAC). The method includes generating a first MAC by using a MAC key and a value of a counter that counts a number of times a data frame having added thereto a MAC is transmitted to the in-vehicle network. The method also includes performing verification that the data frame received has added thereto the generated first MAC and incrementing a number of error occurrences when the verification has failed for the data frame, the data frame including a predetermined ID. When the number of error occurrences exceeds a predetermined threshold, a process associated in advance with the predetermined ID is executed. |
| US10137861B2 |
Slim-type smart card key of vehicle and control method therefor
The present disclosure relates to a slim smart card key for a vehicle and a control method thereof, and improves assembly convenience and product durability by including including the following: a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to which a plurality of electronic components are soldered, which has a predetermined thickness, and in which a spare key receiving part and a battery receiving part are formed, wherein the spare key receiving part is formed by vertically cutting one side of the PCB and thus is vertically hollow, and the battery receiving part is formed by vertically cutting the other side of the PCB and thus is vertically hollow; a body part which has a spare key entrance hole for inserting a spare key through the spare key receiving part, and a battery entrance hole for inserting a battery through the battery receiving part, and which is injection molded to embrace the PCB while the PCB is inserted into a mold; a spare key settling part which is moved toward the spare key receiving part from above or below the PCB before the body part is injection molded, and then sits on and fixed onto a circumference of the spare key receiving part; and a terminal assembly which is moved in the same direction as that of the spare key settling part before the body part is injection molded, and then sits on and fixed onto a circumference of the battery receiving part. |
| US10137860B2 |
Remote keyless entry message authentication
Method and apparatus are disclosed for remote keyless entry authentication. An example remote keyless entry system includes a key fob and a vehicle. The key fob generates a secured message with a plaintext space and a ciphertext space. The vehicle (i) determines whether the key fob may be authorized based on first information in the plaintext space, (ii) decrypts an encrypted value in the ciphertext space based on a predicted full counter value, and (iii) determines whether the key fob is authorized based on second information in the encrypted value. |
| US10137856B1 |
Seatbelt system including occupant detector
A seatbelt system may include a seatbelt configured to constrain a waist and a torso of an occupant. The seatbelt may also include a coupling configured to selectively couple a portion of a vehicle and the seatbelt to one another. The system may also include a reel configured to receive at least a portion of the seatbelt, and a tension sensor associated with the coupling and/or the seatbelt and configured to generate a signal indicative of tension in the seatbelt. The system may also include a deployment sensor associated with the seatbelt and configured to generate a signal indicative of a length of the seatbelt deployed from the reel. The system may also include an occupant detector configured to determine, based at least in part on the signals indicative of tension and the length, whether an occupant is properly wearing the seatbelt, such that the seatbelt constrains the occupant. |
| US10137852B2 |
Method and device for monitoring a passenger compartment of a vehicle
A method for monitoring a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The passenger compartment has at least one RFID transponder. A readout signal for reading out the RFID transponder is emitted in the method. In response to the emitting, a response signal of the RFID transponder is measured in order to obtain a measured value. Using the measured value, a degree of obscuration that represents an obscuration of the RFID transponder is ascertained in order to monitor the passenger compartment. |
| US10137849B2 |
Arrangement for facilitating selection and activation of a voice control system by a vehicle operator
An arrangement is provided for facilitating selection and activation of a voice control system by a vehicle operator. The arrangement may include a switch selectively switchable between a first switch position (P1) and a second switch position (P2) and arranged to emit a signal when switched between the switch positions (P1, P2). The arrangement may further include a processing unit arranged to select, based on an interpretation of the signal, one of the vehicle voice control system or a voice control system of an external communication device and to communicate an activation signal to the selected one of the vehicle voice control system and the external communication device voice control system. |
| US10137838B2 |
Cart apparatuses with operable steps
A cart apparatus for moving objects includes a frame that defines a cavity and steps operably coupled to the frame. The steps are movable into and between an inoperable position in which the steps are nested in the cavity and an operable position in which the steps are at least partially outside the cavity. One of the steps and the frame has a guide pin, and the other of the steps and the frame defines a slot in which the guide pin is slideably received. The slot is configured to guide the steps into and between the inoperable position and the operable position as the guide pin slides in the slot. |
| US10137836B2 |
Vehicle vision system
Vehicle visual systems are disclosed to produce seamless and uniform surround-view images of the vehicle using a number of Ultra Wide-Angle (UWA) lens cameras and optionally HUD systems. A distributive system architecture wherein individual cameras are capable of performing various image transformations allows a flexible and resource efficient image processing scheme. |
| US10137835B2 |
Rear imaging device
A rear imaging device is provided. The rear imaging device is attached to a mobile object such as a vehicle, and is provided with an imaging device for imaging an area rearward of the mobile object, and a housing for housing the imaging device. At a rear end portion of the housing, drainer pieces are formed extending rearward. A plurality of the drainer pieces are formed in a circumferential direction of the housing. Tip end portions of the drainer pieces are formed narrower toward tip points thereof, with base portions of the adjacent drainer pieces being adjacent to each other. |
| US10137833B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus, vehicle driving assistance apparatus, mobile terminal and control method thereof
A mobile terminal including an output unit; a wireless communication unit configured to receive at least one of object information associated with an object located adjacent to a vehicle and driving information associated with the driving of the vehicle from one or more external devices; and a controller configured to detect a collision possibility between the object and the vehicle based on the driving information and the object information, and control the output unit to output notification information for notifying the collision possibility in response to the collision possibility being detected between the vehicle and the object. |
| US10137829B2 |
Smart drop off lighting system
A lighting system is provided herein. The lighting system includes a number of lights and a portable electronic device carried by a vehicle occupant. A controller is in communication with a sensing system and configured to detect a cabin location of the electronic device, assign a seating area to the electronic device, and operate only the lights associated with the seating area based on information indicative of an impending departure of the vehicle occupant from the vehicle. |
| US10137825B1 |
Vehicle lamp assembly
A vehicle mirror assembly is provided herein. The mirror assembly includes a first light source disposed within a housing and is operably coupled with a first light output window disposed on an outboard portion of the housing. A door ajar sensor is disposed within a vehicle. Emitted light is emanated from the first light output window through a window of the vehicle when the door ajar sensor detects a vehicle door is in an open position. |
| US10137824B2 |
Adaptive LED multi-module headlamp with integrated dipped beam and high beam
An adaptive LED multi-module headlamp with integrated dipped beam and high beam includes a dipped beam and high beam following-up adaptive beam pattern control system, a light compensation system, and a color temperature control system; the dipped beam and high beam following-up adaptive beam pattern control system comprising a LED light source module array, the LED light source module array comprising a number of LED light source modules including more than two LED light source modules parallel to each other which forming a direct light source, axes of the more than two LED light source modules paralleling with the center of vehicle body, and including more than one LED light source module arranged outside the direct light source which forming a steering light source, angle between axes of the more than one LED light source module and the center of vehicle body being acute angle, the angle between axes of the LED light module of the steering light source and vehicle body increasing in turn from inside out. A dipped beam and high beam spot during driving straight and following-up beam pattern while turning can be achieved to get a better illumination angle by arranging multiple independent LED light source modules as a headlamp and by controlling different LED light source modules to be lighted during driving straight or turning. |
| US10137823B2 |
Exterior rearview device with illumination functions
An adaptive cornering light system for a motor vehicle includes an exterior mirror head, housing at least one lighting module that having a plurality of LEDs arranged in sectors to provide different lighting functionalities. One LED or light sector is provided for adaptively illuminating a cornering area that extends along the side of the vehicle toward the front of the exterior mirror head. This “cornering LED” is adaptively activated if the speed of the vehicle is below a threshold speed, or in response to additional optional parameters such as steering angle, turn-signal blinker activation, and running lights activation. Another LED or light sector may be used as a security light to illuminate or display a message on the ground in the door area adjacent the side of the vehicle. Interior lights are also disclosed. User input may also control options for illumination. |
| US10137822B2 |
Headlamp fastening system for motor vehicles and method
A headlamp fastening system for a vehicle is provided herein. The headlamp fastening system includes a support structure, a headlamp structure, and an alignment element. The alignment element is configured to align and fix the headlamp structure with the support structure with respect to the z-direction of the vehicle. The alignment element holds the sup port structure and the headlamp in an alignment position. In the alignment position the support structure and the headlamp structure are relatively displaceable in the x-, y-, and z-direction relative to one another. The alignment element fixes the support structure and the headlamp in the fixed position, wherein, upon the alignment element fixing the support structure and the headlamp structure relative to one another with respect to the z-direction, the support structure and the headlamp structure simultaneously become fixed relative to one another in the x- and y-direction. |
| US10137820B2 |
Expandable habitation unit
An expandable habitation unit which includes a main frame and a main floor with an exposed habitation area. A rear module with a floor is located over a rear portion of the main floor. The rear module floor is connected to the main frame to allow limited movement over the rear portion of the main floor. A side module with a floor is located over a first side portion of the main floor. The first side module floor is connected to the main frame to allow limited movement over the first side portion of the main floor. Another side module has a floor located over a second side portion of the main floor. The second side module floor is connected to the main frame to allow limited movement over the second side portion of the main floor. The modules are moveable along their limited paths of travel to vary the size of the exposed habitation area. |
| US10137817B1 |
Seed dispensing device and system
The dispensing device and system pivotally attach to a hopper bottom trailer to deliver seed from the trailer to planters located throughout the farm. A main conduit inserts into a housing installed at the hopper of the trailer. A gate opens that allows seed to flow through the hopper into the housing. A main conduit inserts into the housing to collect seed and lift the seed both vertically and horizontally. An auger directs the seed upwards through the main conduit towards the dispensing conduit. The seed then gravitationally feeds downward from the dispensing conduit. A flexible conduit enables the user to direct the seed to different planters without moving the trailer. |
| US10137813B2 |
Controlling a device dependent on the seat inclination
A motor vehicle includes a seat having a backrest with an adjustable backrest inclination, an interior device, and a controllable device. A touch-sensitive screen for controlling the controllable device is arranged in or on the interior device. The inclination, curvature and/or position of the touch-sensitive screen is adjustable relative to the interior device. A control device in the motor vehicle can control the inclination, curvature and/or the position of the touch-sensitive screen depending on the backrest inclination of the backrest. Therefore, a device in a motor vehicle can be controlled in a more comfortable manner by controlling the inclination, curvature, and/or the position of the device depending on the backrest inclination of the backrest of the seat in the motor vehicle. |
| US10137812B2 |
Backrest frame for a vehicle seat
The invention relates to a seat-back frame for a vehicle seat, which seat-back frame has a frame region extending transversely and two frame regions extending vertically and is of a U-shaped form. The object to provide a seat-back frame of the generic kind which has a minimum of components and at the same time allows a seat-back frame for belt-integrated vehicle seats to be provided easily is met in that there is provided a first half-shell made of a metal, which first half-shell forms a sub-region of each of the vertically extending frame regions of the seat-back frame and forms a sub-region of the transversely extending frame region of the seat-back frame, and there is provided a second sheet-metal half-shell which is connected to the first half-shell by bonding and which reinforces at least the transversely extending frame region of the seat-back frame. |
| US10137808B2 |
Recessed seam structure for cover
A recessed seam structure for a cover (3) that improves workability when forming a recessed seam (A) and allows frequent attachment and detachment at the recessed seam (A) is provided. In a seat (1) having the recessed seam (A) formed by pulling part of the cover (3) toward a side of a cushion material (2), the recessed seam (A) is provided with an opening and closing fastener (30) configured to couple the cover (3) and the cushion material (2), and the opening and closing fastener (30) includes a first fastener half (31) fixed to a back face of the cover (3) and a second fastener half (32) fixed to the cushion material (2). In such a seat (1), the recessed seam (A) can be formed easily and reliably on the seat (1) by aligning an end of the first fastener half (31) in a longitudinal direction and an end of the second fastener half (32) in the longitudinal direction of the opening and closing fastener (30) and simply sliding a slider (33). |
| US10137806B2 |
Vehicle load floor access panel system
A vehicle including a storage compartment associated with the load floor, a stowable seat having a seat structure and configured to move between a deployed position and a stowed position where the stowable seat is stowed within the storage compartment, and a load floor access panel assembly. The load floor access panel assembly is movable between an open position providing access to the storage compartment, and a closed position where the load floor access panel assembly is in a substantially flat load floor configuration covering the storage compartment. The rearward panel includes a channel formed therein configured to receive the seat structure, and a seat structure access panel pivotally coupled to the rearward panel and configured to move between a load floor position where the seat structure access panel covers the channel, and an access position where the seat structure access panel is pivoted away from the channel. |
| US10137801B2 |
Conductor line, current collector, and conductor line system
A conductor line for supplying at least one electric load which can be moved on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and which has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of the load, and at least one signal transmission device which runs in the longitudinal direction. A current collector for the load has at least one sliding contact for contacting the profiled conductor section of the conductor strand of the conductor line and at least one antenna for transmitting data to a conductor line signal transmission device, which moves in the longitudinal direction. A conductor line system includes such a conductor line and current collector. An aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design as well as a good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the signal transmission device and the profiled conductor section are designed as one component, by a current collector in which the sliding contact and the antenna are designed as one component, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and such a current collector. |
| US10137800B2 |
Power feeding device and contact power feeding system
A power feeding device which constitutes a contact power feeding system is provided with a pair of insulator parts which support respective suspended wires, and a bracket which includes a pair of holding plates to which the respective insulator parts are secured. The bracket is formed such that a contact surface of one suspended wire with respect to a charging arm is directed obliquely upward to a traveling road side and a contact surface of the other suspended wire with respect to the charging arm is directed obliquely downward to the traveling road side. |
| US10137797B2 |
Battery state of charge estimation based on current pulse duration
A vehicle includes a traction battery and a controller programmed to, in response to a duration of current flow through the traction battery exceeding a predetermined duration, output a state of charge based on a first resistance value that is greater than a second resistance value used when the duration is less than the predetermined duration to compensate for a change in voltage drop caused by diffusion processes within the traction battery. |
| US10137794B2 |
Method and apparatus for a wireless charging system
An embodiment is a system including a first wireless charging pad coupled to a wireless charging system and an energy source, the first wireless charging pad being configured to transmit an energy by a magnetic field. The system further includes a second wireless charging pad coupled to a second system, the second wireless charging pad configured to receive at least a portion of the energy from the first wireless charging system for operating the second system. Further embodiments include a least one of an electronic compass configured to provide alignment data of the first and second wireless charging pads, and an interface configured to receive the alignment data and affect an alignment of the first and second wireless charging pads. |
| US10137793B2 |
Wiper ring and charging pile using same
A wiper ring provided includes a ring body and a number of brushes. The ring body has an outer side surface and an inner side surface opposite to the outer side surface. The wiper ring includes a mounting portion located on the outer side surface. The ring body is mounted to a cable through-hole of a charging pile via the mounting portion. The number of brushes are arranged on the inner side surface. Each of the number of brushes has an end fixed to the inner side surface of the ring body and the other end, opposite to the end, faces a center of the ring body or a defined point of the ring body. The number of brushes cooperatively form a through-hole having a diameter less than that of the cable for allowing a cable to pass through. A charging pile using same is also provided. |
| US10137790B2 |
System and method for noise reduction in electrified vehicle powertrain with multi-three-phase electric drive
An electric machine is configured with at least two sets of phase windings. A plurality of power switches is configured to selectively couple voltage terminals to each of the phase windings. A controller is programmed to operate the power switches according to a switching pattern, for each of the sets, updated at intervals defined by a switching frequency such that the switching patterns are different during each one of the intervals. |
| US10137788B2 |
Power electronic device and method
A power electronic device includes at least one inductor configured to couple to a first capacitor and a second capacitor. The power electronic device includes a controller configured to control a first current conducting through the inductor and a second current conducting through the inductor. The first and second currents conduct in opposite directions with respect to each other, and the first and second currents interact with each other through the inductor such that a net direct current (DC) component through the inductor is approximately zero. |
| US10137783B2 |
High-voltage vehicle network of a motor vehicle, quick-break switch and method of operating the high-voltage vehicle network
A high-voltage motor vehicle electric system contains a high-voltage battery and a consumer network which are interconnected by an electric cable, and a quick-break switch for disconnecting the high-voltage battery from the consumer network. The quick-break switch receives an airbag signal. The airbag signal is used for actuating the quick-break switch to sever the electric cable supplying power to the consumer network. |
| US10137781B2 |
Input device
An input device includes: an operation surface, on which an operation body performs an input; a distance acquisition unit acquiring a distance between the operation surface and the operation body; an operation region setting unit setting a first operation region, in which the distance is less than a threshold value, and a second operation region, in which the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold value; a display screen switching unit detecting a moving operation of the operation body, and switching the display screen; a prohibition state setting unit setting a prohibition state that the display screen is not switched by the moving operation in the second operation region; a signal determination unit determining whether a signal from a switching operation unit is a prohibition state cancellation signal; and a prohibition state cancellation unit cancelling the prohibition state in case of the prohibition state cancellation signal. |
| US10137780B2 |
LED indicating device, in particular for a vehicle instrument cluster
An LED indicating device, in particular for a vehicle instrument cluster, has a plate provided with at least one light permeable portion adapted to be illuminated by a plurality of LED sources arranged in a position spaced apart from such a rear surface of such a light permeable portion; the device has a body which is arranged between the LED sources and the rear surface of the light permeable portion and has a first surface facing the LED sources and a second surface facing the rear surface; the body consists of a matrix made of a light impermeable material and of a plurality of light permeable elements, which are embedded in the matrix in positions spaced apart from one another and continuously extend from the first surface to the second surface. |
| US10137778B2 |
Content startup control device, content startup method, and content startup system
A content startup control device includes: a reception unit that receives an instruction from a user to select a content; a vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires information from a vehicle and/or information on traveling as vehicle information; a startup recording unit that stores the vehicle information, which is acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit when the content is selected or started up in response to the instruction received by the reception unit, as a startup record of the content; a condition creation unit that creates a startup condition under which the content is to be started up based on the startup record; and a content startup control unit that, if the vehicle information acquired from the vehicle information acquisition unit corresponds to the startup condition, proposes startup of a content related to the startup condition or starts up the content related to the startup condition. |
| US10137771B2 |
Canister
A canister includes a canister case. The canister case includes a tank port, a purge port, and an atmospheric port. An adsorbent (14) is disposed in the canister case. The canister case also includes a case body having a peripheral wall portion and an end wall portion, and a cover having an end wall portion closing the open end of the case body. The tank port and the purge port are formed to be arranged side-by-side on the end wall portion of the case body. The atmospheric port, a holding tube portion configured to receive an OBD module for communicating with the atmospheric port, and a mount piece configured to mount to a vehicle are formed on the end wall portion of the cover. |
| US10137770B2 |
Exhaust device of motorcycle
An exhaust device for a saddle-type vehicle having a pipe section with respect to a vehicle body and housing a catalyzer therein, and a muffler connected to a rear end of the pipe section includes an upstream oxygen sensor positioned upstream of the catalyzer and a downstream oxygen sensor positioned downstream of the catalyzer. The downstream oxygen sensor is disposed in either a position overlapping a main stand for supporting a motorcycle as viewed from below the vehicle body when the main stand is stored, or a position overlapping a stand receiver for abutting against the main stand as viewed from below the vehicle body when the main stand is stored. The pipe section includes a larger-diameter portion having an increased diameter for housing the catalyzer therein. |
| US10137768B2 |
Air delivery system for a farm machine
An air delivery system for a farm machine according to the present disclosure can include a first rotary blower and a first aftertreatment enclosure. The first rotary blower can include a housing and have a first rotor and a second rotor rotatably disposed in the housing. The first and second rotors can have meshed lobes for transporting air from an inlet port to an outlet port. A first aftertreatment enclosure can be configured on the farm machine and include a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet. The first inlet can receive engine exhaust from an engine of the farm machine. The second inlet can receive air from the rotary blower. A temperature of the engine exhaust can be reduced upon exiting the first aftertreatment enclosure through the outlet. |
| US10137765B2 |
Front-and-rear split doors and electric vehicle having the same
Disclosed is a front-and-rear split door (9) and an electric vehicle having the split door (9), the front-and-rear split door (9) comprises a front compartment door (901) and a rear compartment door (902) configured to open or close a passenger compartment (101), wherein the front compartment door (901) and the rear compartment door (902) are provided above the passenger compartment (101); a front end of the front compartment door (901) is connected to a vehicle body (1) via a first hinge assembly (903), a rear end of the rear compartment door (902) is connected to the vehicle body (1) via a second hinge assembly (904); and the electric vehicle further comprises a first turning mechanism (905) configured to control the front compartment door (901) to turn outwardly about the first hinge assembly (903) and a second turning mechanism (906) configured to control the rear compartment door (902) to turn outwardly about the second hinge assembly (904). For the vehicle door with front part and rear part opening in opposite directions and the electric vehicle having the vehicle door, there is no need to design an A pillar and a C pillar on the vehicle body, such that the driver can have a broader view, thereby improving the driving comfort, and the weight of the vehicle body will also be reduced, so that the vehicle performance is improved. |
| US10137764B2 |
Electro-optic window control system
A window control system is provided that includes a plurality of electro-optic windows each having a variable transmittance level, a portable control unit for generating wireless control signals for controlling the transmittance level of the electro-optic windows, and a plurality of window control circuits each coupled to a respective one of the electro-optic windows and each having a transceiver for receiving the wireless control signals from the portable control unit. Each window control circuit is configured to adjust the transmittance level of the respective one of the electro-optic windows in response to a wireless control signal received by the transceiver from the portable control unit. |
| US10137758B2 |
Vehicle air conditioner
A vehicle air conditioner includes a heat pump cycle and a refrigerant-circuit controller. The heat pump cycle includes an inside heat exchanger and a refrigerant-circuit switching device. The inside heat exchanger performs heat exchange between a refrigerant and a blown air that is to be blown into a vehicle compartment. The refrigerant-circuit switching device switches between a refrigerant circuit of a cooling mode and a refrigerant circuit of a non-cooling mode. The refrigerant-circuit controller selects the cooling mode or the non-cooling mode based on an air-conditioning load, the refrigerant-circuit controller controlling an operation of the refrigerant-circuit switching device. Upon selecting the non-cooling mode, the refrigerant-circuit controller starts performing a cooling-mode unallowable control in which the refrigerant circuit of the cooling mode is prohibited from being selected regardless of the air-conditioning load. |
| US10137753B2 |
Air guide housing and ventilation, heating or air conditioning system with such an air guide housing
An air guide housing, in particular for a ventilation, heating or air conditioning system of a vehicle, with at least one first air inlet opening, wherein the at least one first air inlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged substantially vertical to a first axis, and with at least one second air inlet opening, wherein the at least one second air inlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged substantially vertical to a second axis, and having at least one air outlet opening, wherein the at least one air outlet opening has a cross sectional area which is arranged essentially vertical to a third axis, and with a fan impeller for suctioning air into the air guide housing. The second axis and the third axis are arranged substantially parallel to one another. |
| US10137747B2 |
Weight distribution carrier
A weight distribution carrier is provided. The weight distribution carrier includes a cart that has a base and a plurality of wheels, such as a first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels. Connected to a base of the cart is a jack that can be raised and lowered. In some embodiments, the jack is automated. Mounted to the jack is a coupler that is configured to receive and lock in place a ball of a hitch. The base can include one or more retention units to store sway bars. The weight distribution carrier can be collapsed or folded to allow for easy storage when not in use. |
| US10137744B2 |
Measurement and monitoring device for tire-related variables of a vehicle
A device for measuring and/or monitoring tire-related variables of a vehicle, having a sensor unit for transmitting, receiving and processing signals, wherein a transmission signal is emitted by an antenna unit of the sensor unit in the direction of an object being measured and wherein a reflection signal reflected by the object being measured is received and analyzed, the sensor unit having a transceiver device, via which a reflection factor, formed as the quotient from the reflection signal reflected by the object being measured and the transmission signal, is measured and via which a resonance frequency and/or a phase difference between the transmission signal and the reflection signal is determined, wherein the transceiver unit comprises a vector network analyzer and an analysis unit, so that a distance to the object being measured is established by detecting the phase difference between the transmission signal and the reflection signal. |
| US10137742B2 |
Tire having a device for generating rotation-dependent signals
A tire, in particular cycle tire, with a device for generating rotation-dependent signals, in which the device is arranged in the tire or is connected to the tire and has a signal-generating element, which is held in a retaining element connected positively or non-positively to the tire body. The receiving element is arranged substantially on the outside of strengthening elements or reinforcing elements of the tire and the signal-generating element is held in the retaining element in such a way that the signal-generating element forms part of the outer surface of the tire or protrudes beyond the outer surface of the tire. |
| US10137740B2 |
Motorcycle tire for running on rough terrain
A motorcycle tire for running on rough terrain includes a tread portion being provided with a first block pair including a shoulder block and a middle block arranged adjacently in an axial direction of the tire through a first groove bottom having a first thinnest rubber portion. The shoulder block includes a ground contact surface with an axially inner edge and a tread edge. The middle block includes a ground contact surface with an axially outer edge. In a first tire cross-section passing the first block pair, a distance from the first thinnest rubber portion to the axially inner edge of the shoulder block is set greater than a distance from the first thinnest rubber portion to the axially outer edge of the middle block. |
| US10137737B2 |
Portable electronic device and operating method therefor
Disclosed is a portable electronic device comprising: a sensor; and a control unit controlling the sensor so as to obtain movement information of the portable electronic device in order to detect a movement of at least a part of a user's arm, determining whether the user is in a driving state on the basis of the movement information, automatically switching into a driving mode on the basis of the determination, and activating at least one function relating to driving among the functions of the portable electronic device on the basis of the switching into the driving mode. |
| US10137733B2 |
Pneumatic tire
Provided is a pneumatic tire including a tread formed from a predetermined rubber composition to achieve greatly improved abrasion resistance while maintaining good wet-grip performance and good durability. The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire including a tread formed from a rubber composition, the rubber composition containing predetermined amounts of a specific oil-extended polybutadiene rubber, of an isoprene-based diene rubber and/or a styrene-butadiene rubber, of a specific carbon black, and of stearic acid, the oil-extended polybutadiene rubber being synthesized using a rare earth catalyst, the rubber composition having an amount of process oil of a predetermined value or less. |
| US10137730B2 |
Tool for handling of a wheel
The invention is directed to a tool for handling of a wheel, which tool includes a supporting part having a first end and a second end; at least one holder arranged on the supporting part, which holder is arranged to be used in connection with a pushing means; a first compression part having a compression end and a tension end, arranged at the first end of the supporting part pivotally in a plane; a second compression part having a compression end and a tension end, arranged at the second end of the supporting part pivotally in a plane and moving means for moving the first compression part and the second compression part in relation to the supporting part, which means are arranged between the first compression part and the second compression part and into direct connection with the first compression part and the second compression part. |
| US10137727B1 |
Wheel fastening system for mobile robot with wheels
A wheel fastening system for a wheeled mobile robot includes a chassis, a motor, a wheel, and a thrust bearing. The motor is disposed in the chassis, and the motor turns a shaft connected to the wheel. The thrust bearing is an interference fit between the wheel and the chassis and provides axial support for the wheel to hold the position of the wheel. The wheeled mobile robot does not deviate from a chosen path during movement. |
| US10137726B2 |
Upright multi-position fabric painting rack
A painting rack assembly, including a frame portion having a first pair of spaced, parallel elongated members, a second pair of spaced, parallel semi-elongated members connected to the first pair of spaced, parallel elongated members to define a parallelogram further defining a working plane, a respective centered pivotable connector operationally connected to each respective semi-elongated member, and a plurality of fabric connection assemblies operationally connected to and distributed around the parallelogram, and a support assembly operationally connected to the frame portion having a pair of elongated support members, each respective elongated support member connected to a respective pivotable connector at one end and having a connection socket at the other, oppositely disposed end, and a pair of spaced elongated stabilizing members extending orthogonally from each respective elongated support member and oriented parallel to the working plane. |
| US10137721B2 |
Illuminated assembly
An illuminated assembly, and methods of making and using such an illuminated assembly, whereby the illuminated assembly includes a panel and at least one sheet coupled to the panel, the sheet capable of overlaying engagement with the panel. The sheet can include a sheet front surface opposite a sheet back surface, and at least one light transmission portion disposed therein, whereby the light transmission portion can communicate between the sheet front and back surfaces. Further, the illuminated assembly can include a light source operatively coupled to the panel, whereby in an activated condition, the light source can provide light to the panel. Following, the light can be transmitted from the panel through the light transmission portion of the sheet such that the light can be viewable by a viewer of the sheet front surface. |
| US10137720B2 |
Illuminated assembly
Generally, an illuminated assembly and methods for making and using illuminated assemblies. Specifically, an illuminated assembly including a plurality of pages, whereby each of the plurality of pages can be coupled to a light source which provides light to one or more page surfaces such that the light can be viewed by a viewer of the one or more page surfaces. |
| US10137719B2 |
Book binding apparatus
A book binding apparatus is provided with a conveyor belt 5 having a book block conveyance surface 13 extending obliquely downward toward a pair of clamp plates 3 and 4 of a clamper 2 at a book block supply position A. A guide plate 21 is attached to the clamp plate 4 on the conveyor belt side and can swing between a standing position and a tilted position. When the pair of clamp plates is placed in a closed position, the guide plate is held in the standing position. When the pair of clamp plates is placed in an open position at the book block supply position, the guide plate swings from the standing position to the tilted position and connects to the book block conveyance surface. |
| US10137715B2 |
Printing system and method for defect detection in a printing system
A printing system comprising an apparatus for defect detection in a printing system. The printing system comprises, an image forming device, a sensing unit for sensing a surface geometry of a sheet to be printed and for generating data representative of that surface geometry, a processor device for processing the data; and a controller for controlling further progress of the sheet along a transport path of the printing system in dependence upon the deformations in the surface geometry of the sheet detected and classified by the processor device. The operating conditions the sheet is exposed to at the sensing unit are similar to the operating conditions the sheet is exposed at the image forming. |
| US10137714B2 |
Printer and printing program
A printer includes a printing head that includes a plurality of heating elements arranged in a first direction and a processor, wherein printing data representing an image to be printed on a printing medium are divided into a plurality of line data, each of the plurality of line data representing a corresponding line segment of the image, extending in the first direction, by a series of dots constituted of printing dots to be printed on the printing medium and non-printing dots that are not printed on the printing medium, and wherein, for each of the line data, the processor obtains distribution information of the printing dots in the line data, and sets an energizing time, during which the selected heating elements are energized continuously, or intermittently by pulses, to print the corresponding printing dots, in accordance with the distribution information of the printing dots in the line data. |
| US10137713B2 |
Thermal printer and portable terminal
A thermal printer includes a head block having a head support plate and a thermal head fixed to the head support plate, a platen roller brought into abutment against the thermal head through intermediation of recording paper, a wiring board drawn from the thermal head, a frame supporting the platen roller and the head support plate, and a recording paper sensor mounted to the wiring board and detecting the recording paper. The frame includes a guide wall arranged on upstream of the thermal head in a conveyance direction of the recording paper, the guide wall guiding the recording paper to the thermal head. The head block including a sensor holder mounted thereto, the sensor holder holding the recording paper sensor at a portion which is located between the thermal head and the guide wall in the conveyance direction. |
| US10137708B2 |
Printing device and control method of a printing device
A printer that partially cuts roll paper to leave an uncut portion prevents paper jams from reversing the roll paper. A printer 1 has a print unit 41 for printing images on roll paper R; a cutter unit 46 disposed downstream in the conveyance direction from the print unit for cutting the roll paper and leaving an uncut portion; a conveyance unit 42 for conveying the roll paper in the conveyance direction or a reverse direction that is the opposite of the conveyance direction; and a controller 40 that executes a reversing process conveying the roll paper in reverse by the conveyance unit 42 when the roll paper is separated from the paper roll at the uncut portion after the cutter unit 46 cuts the roll paper, and not executing the reversing process in specific circumstances in which the roll paper remains connected through the uncut portion. |
| US10137707B2 |
Inkjet printing apparatus with pairs of conveyance rollers
A second inkjet head, a second platen, and a second pair of conveyance rollers configured to convey a sheet toward the second platen downward with respect to a horizontal direction are arranged at lower positions than a first inkjet head arranged upstream of the second inkjet head, a first platen arranged upstream of the second platen, a first pair of conveyance rollers arranged upstream of the second pair of conveyance rollers and configured to convey the sheet toward the first plates downward with respect to the horizontal direction, respectively. |
| US10137705B2 |
Transport device and printing apparatus
A transport device includes a transport section configured to transport a medium, a medium guide section including a guide face for guiding, in a transport direction, the medium in a state of being transported by the transport section, a cover configured to be attached on the guide face, and a storage section configured to store in itself the cover in a state of being detached, and one edge side of the cover is secured to the storage section. |
| US10137698B2 |
Mixer apparatus and system
A mixer system for use with a non-contact liquid printer comprises: a printing liquid reservoir (103) and an expansion volume (105); and an aspirator element (111; 311; 411), configured to reduce the pressure in the expansion volume (105), thereby to displace printing liquid (L) from the reservoir (103) to the expansion volume (105), and restore the pressure in the expansion volume (105), thereby to return the printing liquid (L) to the reservoir (103) so as to mix the printing liquid (L) therein. |
| US10137694B2 |
Liquid supply unit and liquid consumption system
There is provided a liquid supply unit provided with a liquid container that is configured to supply a liquid to a liquid consuming apparatus. The liquid supply unit includes a unit housing located below the liquid consuming apparatus and configured to be detachably mounted to the liquid consuming apparatus; the liquid container configured to be placed inside of the unit housing and provided with a liquid supply portion that is arranged to flow out the liquid; and a liquid introduction portion configured to be connected with the liquid supply portion and to flow the liquid from the liquid supply portion to the liquid consuming apparatus, the liquid introduction portion. |
| US10137692B2 |
Water-based cleaning liquid for inkjet recording apparatus use and cleaning method
A water-based cleaning liquid for inkjet recording apparatus use contains at least 0.10% by mass and no greater than 10.00% by mass of a nonionic surfactant, at least 0.50% by mass and no greater than 30.00% by mass of a deliquescent agent, and a pH adjuster. The nonionic surfactant contains polyoxyalkylene alkylamine. The deliquescent agent includes at least one of sorbitol, trimethylolpropane, and 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin. The pH adjuster includes an alkali metal salt. The water-based cleaning liquid for inkjet recording apparatus use has a pH of at least 7.5 and no greater than 8.5. |
| US10137691B2 |
Printhead maintenance station and method of operating same
A printhead maintenance station to cleaning a nozzle plate of a printhead and a method of operating the printhead maintenance station are disclosed. The printhead maintenance station includes a wiper bar, a wiper secured to the wiper bar, a wiper cleaning assembly, and an actuator. The wiper is stored in the wiper cleaning assembly when not in use. The controller operates the actuator to rotate the wiper bar to move the wiper from the wiper cleaning assembly to a wiping position, and causes relative movement of the printhead maintenance station and the print unit to wipe the nozzle plate with the wiper. |
| US10137690B2 |
Ink jet recording apparatus and ink jet recording method
An ink jet recording apparatus includes a liquid collecting device including a compression member configured to compress a first porous body from a second surface opposite to a first surface that comes into contact with a first image, to extrude and collect a liquid component containing a first liquid from the first surface of the first porous body, and the liquid collecting device includes a second porous body configured to absorb the liquid component extruded from the first surface of the first porous body. |
| US10137689B2 |
Liquid ejecting device
A supporting section is disposed to confront an ejection surface and supports a recording medium. A first tank is mounted on a first-tank mount section. A liquid conveying section conveys liquid to a liquid ejecting head. A receiving section receives liquid ejected from the liquid ejecting head. A waste-liquid conveying section conveys liquid to the waste-liquid tank. A first casing holds the liquid ejecting head, the first-tank mount section, and the liquid conveying section. A second casing holds the supporting section, the receiving section, the waste-liquid tank, and the waste-liquid conveying section. The first casing is connected with the second casing such that the first casing is movable relative to the second casing. The first casing takes a first position at which the ejection surface confronts the supporting section and a second position at which the ejection surface is farther away from the supporting section than at the first position. |
| US10137682B2 |
Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting head includes a pressure chamber; a nozzle communicating with the pressure chamber; a piezoelectric element which generates pressure fluctuations in a liquid in the pressure chamber; and a driving IC which is connected to the piezoelectric element through wiring and which carries out driving control of the piezoelectric element, in which the driving control has a first preliminary heating step of heating the liquid in the pressure chamber, a preliminary ejection step of ejecting a liquid in the pressure chamber from the nozzle after the first preliminary heating step, a second preliminary heating step of heating the liquid in the pressure chamber more weakly than in the first preliminary heating step after the preliminary ejection step, and a main ejection step of starting an operation of ejecting the liquid from the nozzle after the second preliminary heating step. |
| US10137678B2 |
Electrical power source for a 3D printed object
A process and apparatus integrate a first 3D object model with a second 3D object model to generate an integrated 3D printable model. The first 3D object model models a first object that is passive. The second 3D object model models an electrical power source receptacle that operably connects to an electrical power source that provides electrical power for operation of the first object. The process and apparatus print a 3D object based upon the 3D model. |
| US10137677B1 |
Cellulose film pressure sensitive adhesive substrates for high temperature printing
A method of printing a single ply transparent or pigmented cellulose film having a top surface and a bottom surface in a high temperature printer:said method including: (a) coating the bottom surface of the single ply transparent or pigmented cellulose film with a layer pressure sensitive adhesive and coating said top surface of said cellulose adhesive with a functional top coating while controlling the moisture content of the cellulose film at between 4.5 and 6.5 wt % water, based on the weight of the cellulose layer; (b) laminating a lay flat liner onto the layer of pressure sensitive adhesive to form a laminated single ply transparent or pigmented cellulose film; and (c) passing the laminated single ply transparent or pigmented cellulose film through a laser printer to affix printed indicia to the laminated single ply transparent or pigmented cellulose film. |
| US10137673B2 |
Methods and systems for continuous flow cell lysis in a microfluidic device
The present invention relates to methods and systems for cell lysis in a microfluidic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for rapid continuous flow mechanical cell lysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device includes one or more microfluidic channels, each channel comprising constricted regions and non-constricted regions separating the constricted regions, wherein the constricted regions are configured to disrupt the cellular membranes of cells in fluid flowing through the one or more microfluidic channels. |
| US10137672B2 |
Lamination device and method
A lamination device includes a jig configured to accommodate a window having a curved surface; a transfer member configured to allow a film member attached to the window to be spaced from the window; a roller unit configured to press a surface of the transfer member to which the film member is not attached and attaching the film member to the window; a driving unit connected to the roller unit and configured to move the roller unit along the curved surface of the window by rotating with respect to a single rotational center; and a pressing unit connected to the driving unit and the roller unit and configured to press the roller unit. |
| US10137670B2 |
Acoustic material and musical instrument
An acoustic material is provided which includes a plurality of wood veneers laminated via an adhesive, in which the veneer is impregnated with the adhesive, and the adjacent veneers are substantially in contact with one another. The adjacent veneers are impregnated with the adhesive in an amount of preferably no less than 1 g/m2 and no greater than 50 g/m2 per unit area in and around a boundary region of the adjacent veneers. The adhesive may be a water-soluble adhesive or a water-based emulsion adhesive. The veneer may be a rotary veneer, a sawn veneer or a sliced veneer. A musical instrument is further provided which includes a sound board, in which the acoustic material is used as the sound board. |
| US10137666B2 |
Noise absorbent fabric having improved heat and sound insulation property and method for manufacturing the same
Disclosed is a noise-absorbent fabric having a superior heat-insulation property and sound-insulating property and a method for manufacturing the same. The noise-absorbent fabric includes a noise-absorbing layer comprising a nonwoven fabric formed of a heat-resistant fiber and impregnated with a binder; and a metal film stacked thereon. As such, the noise-absorbent fabric having superior sound-absorbing property, heat-insulating property and sound-insulating property can be obtained and be applicable to parts maintained at high temperatures of 300° C. or greater. In addition, the noise-absorbent fabric can be moldable using the binder in a desired three-dimensional shape. |
| US10137662B2 |
Flexible lightweight arc flash and flash fire resistant polyvinylchloride fabric and garments and methods therefor
A light weight flexible flame, arc flash and flash fire resistant fabric for protective garments is made from a flexible polyvinylchloride sheet having phthalate or phthalate free plasticizers coated with well defined parallel lines or grids of adhesive layer. The adhesive coated polyvinylchloride sheet contacts a non-woven meta-aramid fiber liner and is heated to produce a bond between the polyvinylchloride sheet and the liner. Both polyvinylchloride sheet and meta-aramid non-woven liner resist heat. When heat from arc flash or flash fire is applied, the heat is conducted away at local contacting regions of the adhesive with the polyvinylchloride sheet to the liner whereby the temperature of the polyvinylchloride is locally reduced preventing sagging, charring or burning of the space between adhesive contacting regions. This structure produces mechanically strong lightweight arc flash and flash fire resistant fabric suited for producing garments that meet all ASTM specifications for fireproof garments. |
| US10137652B2 |
Method of hose construction
A method of hose construction comprises: providing a sacrificial layer on the surface of a hose former; constructing a hose on the sacrificial layer; forcing pressurized fluid between the sacrificial layer and the hose former to separate the hose former from the sacrificial layer; and separating the sacrificial layer from the hose. |
| US10137650B2 |
Filament winding apparatus
A filament winding apparatus includes a controller that controls the action of the filament winding apparatus. The controller includes a tension controller that controls a tension adjuster in such a way that an adjusted tension waveform that relates the rotation phase of a liner to the tension of a fiber adjusted by the tension adjuster has a phase opposite to the phase of a temporary tension waveform. |
| US10137648B2 |
Material placement system
A method for placing material for a composite part. A roller may be positioned relative to a material delivery structure in which the roller is associated with an end of the material delivery structure. A material delivery structure may be moved relative to a mold. A plurality of lengths of material may be moved towards a roller associated with an end of the material delivery structure. The plurality of lengths of material may be placed on the mold with the roller. |
| US10137646B2 |
Preparing a polygon mesh for printing
A computer-implemented method of preparing a polygon mesh for printing by a process of additive manufacturing includes the steps of receiving a model of an object to be printed in the form of a polygon mesh, converting the polygon mesh into a signed distance field which comprises voxels identified as interior or exterior to the object, the conversion including a process for resolving degeneracies in the model so that the signed distance field defines an outer surface that is an orientable manifold, and thus may exist in reality and an output step which converts the signed distance field to a format that facilitates additive manufacturing of the object. |
| US10137643B2 |
Model-based process simulation systems and methods
Systems and methods for process simulation are described. The methods may use a reference model identifying sensitivity of a reference scanner to a set of tunable parameters. Chip fabrication from a chip design may be simulated using the reference model, wherein the chip design is expressed as one or more masks. An iterative retuning and simulation process may be used to optimize critical dimension in the simulated chip and to obtain convergence of the simulated chip with an expected chip. Additionally, a designer may be provided with a set of results from which an updated chip design is created. |
| US10137642B1 |
Methods to form 3D objects using cross-linkable or sinterable materials
Methods to form cross-linked or sintered objects include forming walls for reservoir layers, with cross-linkable or sinterable materials deposited in the reservoir layers. The cross-linkable or sinterable materials can then be cross-linked, e.g., changing the structure of the deposited cross linkable materials, or sintered, e.g., heat treated to fused the sinterable materials together. The walls for the reservoir layers can be removed after the objects are formed. |
| US10137634B2 |
Hybrid electrostatic 3-D printer using laser fusing
A 3-D printer includes a development station positioned to electrostatically transfer layers of material to an intermediate transfer surface, and a transfer station adjacent the intermediate transfer surface. The transfer station is positioned to receive the layers as the intermediate transfer surface moves past the transfer station. Also, a platen is included that moves relative to the intermediate transfer surface. The intermediate transfer surface transfers a layer of the material to the platen each time the platen contacts one of the layers on the intermediate transfer surface at the transfer station to successively form a freestanding stack of the layers on the platen. A fusing station is positioned to apply light to each layer, after each layer is transferred from the transfer station to the platen. The fusing station selectively applies the light to sinter a portion of the material within the layer. |
| US10137631B2 |
Device, system, and method for fused deposition modeling
A system and method for fused deposition modelling that deposits using a nozzle a material on a substrate at a first predetermined temperature, moves, using processing circuitry, the nozzle and an ultrasonic hammer at a predetermined speed in a predetermined pattern to create an object, and hammers the deposited material using the ultrasonic hammer to compress the deposited material, wherein the deposited material is at a second predetermined temperature. |
| US10137630B2 |
Control method of embossing apparatus
A blade of a cutting tool is stuck into a medium adhered on a support member and is stopped in a state in which a blade edge is positioned between upper and lower surfaces of the medium. A cut line is formed in the medium by the support member and the cutting tool being moved. The blade is pulled out from the medium. An embossing tool is pressed against a position along the cut line of the medium. A continuous recess extending along the cut line is formed in the medium by the support member and the embossing tool being moved. |
| US10137628B2 |
Dual tenter clip and table assembly and transverse sheet stretching plant comprising same
Disclosed is a dual tenter clip and table assembly for moving, by means of an endless chain consisting of alternating pairs of first chain links and pairs of second chain links rotatably connected by pins arranged in parallel to the plane of a rail and perpendicular to the direction of the endless chain's movement, a polymer material web on a stretching plant or stretching device for stretching said polymer material web at least in a transverse direction. |
| US10137627B2 |
Unit for processing blanks provided with an optical confinement section having convergent walls
The unit (1) for processing hollow-body plastic blanks (2) includes a chamber (6) wherein the blanks (2) move along a predetermined path. The chamber (6) is defined, on both sides of the path, by two side walls (3, 4) having inner surfaces (5) that face each other. The chamber (6) includes a main section (9) wherein at least one of the walls (3, 4) is provided with a plurality of electromagnetic radiation sources (10). The side walls (3, 4) define therebetween, on at least one end of the chamber, an opening (8) for the preforms to pass therethrough. The chamber (6) includes at least one optical confinement section (12) that extends between the main section (9) and the opening (8) and wherein the inner surfaces (5) of the side walls (3, 4) are optically reflective and converge toward the opening (8). |
| US10137618B2 |
Device for producing plastics parts having inserts
A device for producing plastics parts having at least one rod-shaped metal insert, and comprising first and second mold half elements. At least one of the mold half elements is movable along a closure direction (Z). The mold half elements together can form a closed cavity for molding a plastics part, the insert projecting at least in portions into the cavity in order to be overmolded with plastics material, and being substantially arranged between the two mold half elements in a dividing plane which comprises a longitudinal direction (X) and a width direction (Y). At least one of the mold half elements has at least one fixing means wherein the insert can be fixed in the width direction. A positioning means can be arranged at a proximal end of the insert, allowing the insert to be moved along the longitudinal direction (X) into an injection position. |
| US10137617B2 |
Low shear process for producing polymer composite fibers
A method for producing a polymer composite fiber comprised of a polymer matrix with filaments incorporated therein whose lengthwise dimensions are substantially oriented with the axial dimension of the composite fiber, the method comprising subjecting a melt comprised of a polymer matrix and filaments to an extrusion process in which the melt is extruded into a fibrous form in the absence of screw extruders and in the substantial absence of shear forces that result in breakage of the filaments, followed by cooling and solidification of the extruded melt to provide the polymer composite fiber. Integration of these polymer composite fibers with additive manufacturing technologies, particularly rapid prototyping methods, such as FFF and 3D printing, are also described. The resulting polymer composite fibers and articles made thereof are also described. |
| US10137601B2 |
Extruded expanded thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer bead and preparation method therefor
The present invention relates to an extruded expanded thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer bead and a preparation method therefor. The bead consists of components of the following parts by weight: 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, 0.01-0.5 parts of a foaming nucleating agent, and 0.01-0.2 parts by weight of an antioxidant. The preparation method comprises: mixing materials, then putting the mixture into an extruder for granulation to produce a particle raw material suitable for foaming, finally, putting the particle into a foam extruder, and die foaming then underwater pelletizing, thus obtaining a product bead. The present invention utilizes an extrusion method to prepare expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads. Control of the working conditions of the foaming process could lead to acquiring an expanded=bead of a controllable density, the cell density evenly distribute. The overall production process is easy to operate. Without any special limit or requirement placed on the equipment, this method is suitable for industrial continuous production. |
| US10137600B2 |
Twin-screw extruding kneader and method for producing electrode mixture using the same
Provided is a technology capable of producing a paste with desired viscosity. A twin-screw extruding kneader includes: a housing; two rotational shafts arranged inside the housing; and paddles arranged around each rotational shaft. A paddle length L1 and a clearance C1, and a paddle length L2 and a clearance C2 are set to satisfy a conditional expression shown in the following Math. 1, the paddle length L1 being the sum of thicknesses of all the paddles arranged around the rotational shaft in a stiffly kneading zone, the clearance C1 being the smallest gap width between the paddle arranged in the stiffly kneading zone and the housing, the paddle length L2 being the sum of thicknesses of all the paddles arranged around the rotational shaft in a diluting zone, the clearance C2 being the smallest gap width between the paddle arranged in the diluting zone and the housing. (L1 /C1)/(L2/C2)≥1.4 [Math. 1] L1: Paddle length in stiffly kneading zone C1: Clearance in stiffly kneading zone L2: Paddle length in diluting zone C2: Clearance in diluting zone |
| US10137599B2 |
Extrudate transport apparatus having a free floating roller assembly
An extrudate transport apparatus comprises a free floating roller assembly, wherein the roller assembly controls a rotational pitch of a cylindrical green ceramic extrudate as the green ceramic extrudate moves longitudinally from a first location to a second location within the extrudate transport apparatus. The free floating roller assembly has a predetermined effective weight and comprises a contact roller having a deformable outer surface for frictionally contacting an outer surface of the green ceramic extrudate in motion adjacent thereto, while maintaining a constant contact force upon said green ceramic extrudate. |
| US10137596B2 |
Flexible high-density fiberboard and method for manufacturing the same
The present invention provides a flexible high-density fiberboard which is essentially free of formaldehyde and isocyanates and comprises 70 to 90% by weight of straw fibers, and 30 to 10% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer and one or more optional additive(s). Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing such a flexible high-density fiberboard comprising the steps of providing straw fibers, providing a thermoplastic elastomer in powder form, optionally providing one or more additive(s), dry mixing the straw fibers, the thermoplastic elastomer powder and optionally the one or more additive(s), such that a mixture comprising 70 to 90% by weight of the straw fibers, and 30 to 10% by weight of the thermoplastic elastomer and one or more of the optional additive(s) is obtained, extruding the obtained mixture at a temperature such that the thermoplastic elastomer powder is in a molten state, and pressing the extruded mixture. |
| US10137593B2 |
Miter box
A miter box includes, in a first direction, a through opening having a shape adapted to the cross-section of an element to be cut. |
| US10137588B1 |
Utility cutter
A knife includes a handle that includes a gripping surface; one or more blades positioned in one or more recesses of the handle that extend from an opening of the handle; a guide coupled to the blade near a distal end of the blade opposite the proximal end, the guide including a contoured surface configured to engage a workpiece wherein a portion of the guide is pointed and configured to puncture the workpiece and another portion of the guide is configured to smoothly abut an underside of the workpiece once the guide has been inserted into the workpiece, and the handle further includes cut-away regions just ahead of the leading edge of cutting edges of the one or more blades, the cut-away portions configured to provide relief for bunching sections of a workpiece being cut by the knife. |
| US10137587B2 |
Axe and axe head
An axe includes an axe head and a handle. The axe head having a first handle attaching structure, which extends from a first side edge of a frame section and which is located on a first axe head side of the axe head and having a second handle attaching structure, which extends from a second side edge of the frame section and which is located on the first axe head side of the axe head. The frame section of the axe head, the first handle attaching structure of the axe head, the second handle attaching structure of the axe head are parts of a one-piece structure formed by plastically deforming and cutting a flat blade stock of generally uniform thickness. |
| US10137586B1 |
Dual stroke razor system
A base has a top, a bottom, a left side, a right side, an upper section, a lower section, a left lateral section extending outwardly and upwardly from the lower section, a right lateral section extending outwardly and upwardly from the lower section, a left surface along the left side section and the left lateral section, and a right surface along the right side section and the right lateral section. The left surface and the right surfaces are each in a generally semi-cylindrical configuration and together form a primary gripping assembly. A head with an operational face faces away from the base. The operational face includes at least one left blade and at least one right blade and an arcuate sliding surface there between. |
| US10137581B2 |
Drive for a hair cutting apparatus
A drive assembly for a hair grooming device includes a yoke assembly and a support assembly. The yoke assembly includes a slot that is configured to receive an eccentric drive, and a biased tension arm having a finger at one end, the tension arm configured to engage a blade assembly. The support assembly is coupled to the yoke assembly, the support assembly includes a first arm spaced apart from a second arm, the first and second arms being respectively coupled to the yoke assembly, the yoke assembly being positioned between the first and second arms. |
| US10137580B1 |
Systems and methods for robotic arm guard assemblies
A robotic system includes a robotic arm assembly and a guard assembly. The robotic arm assembly includes a robotic arm and an end effector that is coupled to the robotic arm and selectively couples to a moveable object. The guard assembly is selectively moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and includes a plurality of guard petals that selectively move between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Each guard petal includes a flexible support structure and a fluid bladder coupled to the flexible support structure. The fluid bladder is selectively filled with a fluid to change the fluid bladder between a relaxed configuration and an expanded configuration. The fluid bladder is configured to wrap the flexible support structure around at least a portion of the moveable object when the guard petal is in the extended configuration and the fluid bladder is in the expanded configuration. |
| US10137578B2 |
Joint structure, hand device, robot arm and robot
A second finger 40c of a hand part 40 includes a first link member 40c1 and a second link member 40c2 that are integrally rotatable with respect to a hand base 40a, a spring 40c3, and a second finger side engagement part 40c4. The spring 40c3 biases the second link member 40c2 so that a position of the second link member 40c2 with respect to the first link member 40c1 is maintained. A second finger side engagement part 40c4 is engaged with a hand base side engagement part 40a1 when the second link member 40c2 is moved by a load applied from an object O against a biasing force of the spring 40c3. |
| US10137575B2 |
Synthetic representation of a surgical robot
A synthetic representation of a robot tool for display on a user interface of a robotic system. The synthetic representation may be used to show the position of a view volume of an image capture device with respect to the robot. The synthetic representation may also be used to find a tool that is outside of the field of view, to display range of motion limits for a tool, to remotely communicate information about the robot, and to detect collisions. |
| US10137574B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing system, image processing method, and computer program
A movement command to move an end effector to a plurality of predetermined positions is transmitted to a robot controller so as to change a relative position of a target, which becomes an imaging target, with respect to an imaging device. First coordinate values are acquired, the values being each of position coordinates of the end effector having moved in accordance with the movement command, and an image of the target is captured at each movement destination, to which the end effector has moved. Second coordinate values being position coordinates of the target are detected based on the image of the target captured at each movement destination, and a conversion rule between both of the coordinates is calculated based on the first coordinate values and the second coordinate values. |
| US10137572B2 |
Glass cleaning robot outage emergency processing method
A glass cleaning robot outage emergency processing method comprises the following steps: Step 100 in which a glass cleaning robot (1) operates in an external power supply power-on mode, and is automatically switched to a built-in battery power-on mode when the external power supply suddenly suffers outage; Step 200 in which a control unit controls the glass cleaning robot (1) to walk downward; Step 300 in which when a collision board of the glass cleaning robot (1) collides with a barrier or when the glass cleaning robot (1) walks and reaches an edge of a glass, a sensing unit transfers a signal to the control unit; and Step 400 in which the control unit controls the glass cleaning robot (1) to give an alarm. According to the glass cleaning robot outage emergency processing method, when the external power supply suddenly suffers outage, the power-on mode is switched in time, and the glass cleaning robot is controlled to walk downward and to give an alarm according to different situations, hereby effectively preventing the glass cleaning robot from falling due to the outage. |
| US10137571B2 |
Operation control system and operation control method
Provided are an operation control system and an operation control method for a movable member, which allow the movable range of the movable member to be utilized to the maximum while deformation of a mechanical element is prevented or reduced. An operation control system 1 includes: a movable member 26 having first mechanical elements 261, 262; an actuator 25 which moves the movable member 26 at a variable velocity; and a second mechanical element 27 which is fixed at a position so as to be capable of making contact with the first mechanical elements 261, 262. When the position and the velocity of the first mechanical element 261 or 262 depart from a predetermined allowable range in a two-dimensional coordinate system expressed by a position and a velocity, a stop instruction is outputted to the actuator 25. |
| US10137568B2 |
Robot system
A robot system includes: a cell; and a robot which is provided to move in the cell, in which the robot includes an n-th (n is an integer which is equal to or greater than 1) arm which rotates around an n-th rotating axis, and an (n+1)th arm which is provided to rotate around an (n+1)th rotating axis which is an axial direction different from an axial direction of the n-th rotating axis, in the n-th arm, in which the length of the n-th arm is longer than the length of the (n+1)th arm, and in which, when viewed from the (n+1)th rotating axis, the n-th arm and the (n+1)th arm overlap each other. |
| US10137566B2 |
Automated guided vehicle (AGV) with batch picking robotic arm
A system includes an automated guided vehicle (AGV). A loading table is positioned on the AGV. The loading table is configured and sized to hold more than one storage container. A frame extends from the AGV. A robotic arm is mounted to the frame. In one form, the frame includes a gantry that moves relative to the rest of the AGV. Alternatively or additionally, the robotic arm is able to move relative to the gantry. By holding more than one storage container, the AGV facilitates automatic batch picking or placing of items. The gantry increases the degrees of freedom of movement of the robotic arm. |
| US10137565B2 |
Ergonomic handle and structures operable in conjunction therewith
An ergonomic handle configuration has a larger diameter than known conventional handles. The handle is configured with a predetermined combination of convex and concave curvatures that combine in such a way as to mimic a curvature of a user's palm along an area of contact of the palm with the handle, as well as to mimic a curvature of a user's fingers when curled to grip the handle along an area of contact of the fingers with the handle, when a user grips the handle. In addition, implementations of the handle in combination with a container or implement can include a thumb rest that is specifically configured to engage a thumb of a user in a neutral posture thumb position when gripping the handle. |
| US10137564B2 |
Handle for a tool or like implement
An embodiment relates to a tool, including: a handle having an interior cavity therein; a grip on the handle; a rod that is movable with respect to the interior cavity of the handle such that movements of grip are translated into movements of the rod to deploy and retract an end of the rod with respect to an end of the handle; and a tool element attached to the handle. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10137563B1 |
Jewelers' interchangeable tool head set
The jeweler's interchangeable tool head set is a tool adapted for use in making jewelry. Specifically, the jeweler's interchangeable tool head set comprises a handle and a plurality of interchangeable tool heads. Each of the interchangeable tool heads can be mounted on the handle. The handle has a spring loaded connector that is used to securely attach a first interchangeable tool head selected from the plurality of interchangeable tool heads to the handle. When a new tool is required, the first selected interchangeable tool head is removed from the handle and replaced with a second interchangeable tool head selected from the plurality of interchangeable tool heads. |
| US10137562B2 |
Rear handle
A power tool comprising: a housing; a handle having two ends, the first being moveably mounted to the housing via a first mounting assembly, the second being moveably mounted to the housing via a second mounting assembly; a biasing mechanism connected between the housing and handle; wherein at least one of the mounting assemblies comprises first and second parts, one being mounted on the housing and the other mounted on the one end of the handle, the first part comprising a passageway, the second comprising a mount and a rod, the rod having a first end and a shaft with a longitudinal axis, the first end being attached to the mount using a bayonet connection, the shaft being located in and capable of axially sliding within the passageway to enable the end of the handle to move towards or away from the housing. |
| US10137559B2 |
Pliers
A pliers includes a first member and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The first member and the second member each include a head and a handle having a recessed area with a non-circular cross-sectional shape and an exposed end portion adjacent the recessed area. The recessed area is bounded by a forward lip and a rear lip. The forward lip has a cross-sectional area not greater than a cross-sectional area of a portion of the handle adjacent the forward lip and opposite the recessed area. The pliers also includes a first grip positioned on the recessed area of the handle of the first member and a second grip positioned on the recessed area of the handle of the second member. The end portions of the handles are made of metal. |
| US10137556B2 |
Shaped abrasive particles with low roundness factor
Shaped abrasive particles comprising alpha alumina and having a cross-sectional shape along a longitudinal axis of the shaped abrasive particles, the cross-sectional shape comprising a non-circular cross-sectional plane, and the shaped abrasive particles comprise an Average Roundness Factor of between about 15% to 0%. |
| US10137553B2 |
Abrasive belt grinding center applicable to grinding and polishing of whole profile of blisk
An abrasive belt grinding center applicable to grinding and polishing of a whole profile of a blisk is provided, an X-axis feed mechanism, a Y-axis feed mechanism, a Z-axis feed mechanism, a B-axis rotation mechanism and a C-axis rotation mechanism constitute a grinding head feed mechanism, and a housing, a drum, a synchronous driven pulley, a synchronous belt, a synchronous driving pulley, and a grinding head rotation driving motor constitute a grinding head rotation mechanism. In the present application, two grinding heads are utilized to reasonably assign the machining angle and the feeding, and rough machining and fine machining can be both realized by one time of clamping, and the combination of six degrees of freedom in space is achieved by a short drive chain, and further the rigidities of a grinding head mechanism and a workpiece clamping mechanism are ensured. |
| US10137552B2 |
Polishing apparatus
A polishing apparatus polishes a periphery of a substrate by bringing a polishing tool into sliding contact with the substrate. The polishing apparatus includes a substrate-holding mechanism configured to hold a substrate and rotate the substrate, a polishing mechanism configured to press a polishing tool against a periphery of the substrate so as to polish the periphery, and a periphery-supporting mechanism configured to support the periphery of the substrate by a fluid. The periphery-supporting mechanism is configured to support a surface of the substrate from an opposite side or the same side of the periphery of the substrate. |
| US10137550B2 |
Device for striking a tool shank and method of reducing machine tool run-out therewith
A device for striking a tool shank with a controlled force includes a tip configured to contact the shank, a plunger configured to be retracted a pullback distance from the tip and to exert a force on the tip proportional to the pullback distance when released, and a control mechanism configured to control the pullback distance. A method of reducing run-out in a machine tool comprises placing the tool in a tool holder, measuring the run-out using an indicator, identifying a high spot, manipulating the control mechanism of the striking device to select the force based on the shank diameter, and striking the shank on the high spot using the striking device. |
| US10137548B2 |
Foot attachment for pneumatic rotary tools
A foot attachment for a pneumatic rotary tool is configured to be attached to a nose portion of the housing of the tool. The rotary tool includes a housing that defines an air flow channel. A nose portion of the housing defines an air flow inlet for the air flow channel. The foot attachment includes a shroud portion that extends from the nose portion of the housing and surrounds a working space in front of the nose portion of the housing. The shroud portion defines at least one tangential opening that directs air flow into the shroud portion along a tangent such that a vortex is generated within the working space. |
| US10137545B2 |
Tool changing system and method
A method, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and tool changing system for changing tools on a machine. The tool changing system includes a tool magazine, a tool transporter, and an automatic tool changer (ATC). The ATC includes a tool holder and a tool changer. The tool magazine is configured to store at least one tool received at the tool loading station. The tool transporter is configured to transport a tool from the tool loading station or the tool magazine to a tool transfer position of the ATC, and to hold the tool at the tool transfer position during an automatic tool change process. The tool holder is configured to hold the tool at the tool transfer position during the automatic tool change process when the tool transporter is not positioned at the tool transfer position. The tool changer is configured to provide the tool at the tool transfer position to a tool change position of a machine during the automatic tool change process. |
| US10137544B2 |
Method of assembling components
A method of assembling a detail to a flexible member includes positioning the detail against a plurality of reader pogos, and axially displacing the plurality of reader pogos to substantially conform to a detail contour. The method additionally includes recording reader pogo position data representing the detail contour, clamping a flexible member against a plurality of positioning pogos, and axially displacing the plurality of positioning pogos complementary to the reader pogo position data. In addition, the method includes deflecting, using the positioning pogos, the flexible member into a contour corresponding to the reader pogo position data, and assembling the detail to the flexible member. |
| US10137543B2 |
Method of minimizing stacking element distortions in optical assemblies
A compound optical assembly is constructed from a plurality of stacking elements for spacing, aligning, and retaining optical elements within the assembly. Stacking faces of the stacking elements are measured and low-order surface errors are extracted, represented by mathematical approximations having a primary angular frequency. The stacking elements including the optic holders are relatively oriented to promote complementarity between the low-order surface errors of mating stacking faces. |
| US10137542B2 |
Wind turbine rotor blade components and machine for making same
An apparatus is disclosed for storing, tapering, cutting and dispensing preform layers of material includes a device for storing coiled lengths of the preform layers of material and a device for receiving coiled lengths of the preform layers of material. The device includes a grinding device to grind portions of the preform layers of material and a cutter to cut the grinded portions of material. A programmable controller is configured to control the operations of at least one of the device and mechanism. |
| US10137541B2 |
Method for manufacturing bearing ring member
Provided is a method for manufacturing a bearing ring member, whereby processing cost can be reduced and a high degree of freedom in design is obtained, by disposing a metal material of a raw material (13a), the metal material having excellent metal characteristics such as fatigue strength and wear resistance and excellent processing characteristics such as hardenability, in a portion that flows to a portion (raceway surface, etc.) where the characteristics of the metal material are required during use or forging of a bearing ring member. The present invention is configured from a first metal part (23) in which the raw material (13a) is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a second metal part (24) formed in a columnar shape by a metal material having more excellent metal characteristics or processing characteristics than the first metal part (23). For example, the second metal part (24) is disposed in a portion on an inside diameter side of the first metal part (23), which is a portion of the raw material (13a) that flows to an outer raceway (5a, 5b) of an outer ring (2) during forging. |
| US10137531B2 |
Methods and systems for separating an edge portion of a workpiece using a laser
A method for cutting off an edge portion of a workpiece includes applying a laser to the workpiece to form multiple individual severing cuts in the edge portion such that the edge portion is cut off from the workpiece, the multiple individual severing cuts being arranged together along the edge portion. Applying the laser to the workpiece to form the multiple individual severing cuts includes, for each individual severing cut, translating a laser cutting head and/or the workpiece relative to one another, and detecting, at an end of each severing cut, an edge of the workpiece, in which the translation of the laser cutting head or the workpiece continues at least until the edge is detected. |
| US10137525B2 |
Friction welding system
A method and friction welding system for friction welding. Metallic components are positioned such that welding surfaces of the metallic components contact each other. A metallic component in the metallic components has a relief feature adjacent to a welding surface for the metallic component. The welding surfaces are moved relative to each other while the welding surfaces are in contact such that solid-state joining of the metallic components at the welding surfaces occurs to form a structure. The relief feature causes a material from at least one of the metallic components to form with respect to the relief feature in a manner that enables performing an additional solid-state joining operation with the structure at a subsequent welding surface on the structure without removing flash. |
| US10137518B2 |
Semiconductor package, electronic device, and solder mounting method
A semiconductor package includes: a first substrate, disposed so as to be opposed to a second substrate, on which a semiconductor chip is mounted; and a solder ball formed on the first substrate, wherein the solder ball is joined to a pin that penetrates through the second substrate. |
| US10137517B2 |
Nickel-based brazing foil and process for brazing
An amorphous, ductile brazing foil is provided. According to one example embodiment, the composition consists essentially of NirestCraBbPcSid with 2 atomic percent≤a≤30 atomic percent; 0.5 atomic percent≤b≤14 atomic percent; 2 atomic percent≤c≤20 atomic percent; 0 atomic percent≤d≤14 atomic percent; incidental impurities≤0.5 atomic percent; rest Ni, where c>b>c/15 and 10 atomic percent≤b+c+d≤25 atomic percent. |