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| US10137489B2 |
Rotary stamper
A rotary stamper includes an upper die plate assembly, a lower die plate assembly, and a support frame having a drive assembly that moves the upper die plate horizontally and vertically along a generally circular pathway while moving the lower die plate along a linear horizontal pathway. The upper die plate is vertically slidably connected to the lower die plate by way of one or more vertical rods that extend from the lower die plate assembly up through the upper die plate. In operation, the lower die plate matches the horizontal movements of the upper die plate as the latter is moved along its circular pathway. Concurrently, the upper die plate moves towards and away from the lower die plate. This maintains a substantially constant alignment between the die plates for carrying out a periodic machining operation on a moving web of material passing there between. |
| US10137485B2 |
Integrated workpiece positioning system with integral fume extraction system
A workpiece positioning system integrated with a fume extraction device, the system including a movable work surface assembly including at least one work surface; at least one divider extending upward from the at least one work surface dividing the at least one work surface into a plurality of work zones in which a welding operation is performed, the divider including a collection assembly comprising a first ventilation port on a first side of the divider opening toward a first work zone of the plurality of work zones and a second ventilation port on a second side of the divider opening toward a second work zone of the plurality of work zones formed by the divider; wherein at least one of the first and second ventilation ports are selectively placed in fluid communication with the fume extraction device to draw fume from at least one of the plurality of work zones. |
| US10137482B2 |
Stripping device and display substrate production line
A stripping device and a display substrate production line are provided. The stripping device comprises a stripping chamber. A stripping liquid with a set temperature is provided within the stripping chamber; the stripping device further comprising a liquid jet component, the liquid jet component includes a liquid supplying pipeline and a liquid jet head, the liquid supplying pipeline is configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the liquid jet head, the liquid jet head is configured to output the cleaning liquid, the liquid supplying pipeline is arranged in the stripping chamber, and the stripping liquid enables the cleaning liquid in the liquid supplying pipeline to reach the set temperature. The stripping device enables the cleaning liquid to reach the set temperature, such that the stripping liquid and the photoresist remaining on the display substrate are effectively removed, the stripping liquid is prevented from being separated out on the display substrate and is further prevented from being crystallized to block an output port of the liquid jet head; and the stripping device further effectively uses the thermal energy in the stripping chamber to save energy consumption. |
| US10137480B2 |
Method for treating a semiconductor device
A method of treating a sensor array including a plurality of sensors and an isolation structure, where a sensor of the plurality of sensors has a sensor pad exposed at a surface of the sensor array and the isolation structure is disposed between the sensor pad and sensor pads of other sensors of the plurality of sensors, comprises exposing the sensor pad and the isolation structure to a non-aqueous organo-silicon solution including an organo-silicon compound and a first non-aqueous carrier; applying an acid solution including an organic acid and a second non-aqueous carrier to the sensor pad; and rinsing the acid solution from the sensor pad and the isolation structure. |
| US10137479B2 |
Temporal multiplexed excitation for miniaturized, planar fluorescence activated cell sorting
A system for fluorescence activated cell sorting includes at least two excitation lasers and an objective that directs light from the at least two excitation lasers to a common point in an interrogation region of a fluidic channel. The fluidic channel directs a flow of a plurality of fluorescently labeled particles through the interrogation region. At least one modulator temporally multiplexes light from the at least two excitation lasers such that pulses of light from different lasers intersect the common point at different times. The system further includes at least one detector and at least one optical element that directs light emitted from the particles and transmitted through the objective to the at least one detector. The system may further include optics for generating and detecting side and forward scattered light. Methods for operating example systems to collect fluorescent, side scattered and forward scattered light are also described herein. |
| US10137477B2 |
Modular assembly for multidimensional transducer arrays
An interconnect is provided for a multidimensional transducer array. An adaptor provides a 90-degrees or other non-zero angle transition of conductors from connection with the elements to connection with a printed circuit board. The adaptor is formed as a component that may surface mount on the printed circuit board and may provide a pitch change from the element pitch to a different pitch, such as a pitch of conductors of an integrated circuit also mounted to the printed circuit board. The adaptor allows stacking of modules where each module uses standardized or regular printed circuit board connections. |
| US10137472B2 |
Dual pattern shim assembly for use in conjunction with hot melt adhesive dispensing systems
A dual pattern shim assembly, for use in conjunction with hot melt adhesive dispensing systems, permits various different overlapping or overlying deposition or application patterns, having different length dimensions, different width dimensions, different coating thicknesses, and different longitudinal positional locations or dispositions with respect to each other, to be achieved during a single pass of the underlying substrate with respect to the hot melt adhesive contact die applicator or head. In this manner, different or multiple adhesive deposition or application procedures are able to effectively be accomplished simultaneously so as to effectively simplify and shorten the overall assembly lines and production times required for the fabrication or manufacture of various different particular products. |
| US10137471B2 |
Systems for reinforcing a multi-panel support mat
Systems useful for reinforcing a support mat over at least one seam formed between upper and lower panels of the mat include at least one extruder configured to apply weld-forming material over the seam(s) to form at least one weld atop the seam(s) and at least one electronic controller associated with the extruder. |
| US10137459B2 |
Ion generator device
An ion generating device can include a housing with at least one conductive surface and an opening, an anode and a cathode disposed within the housing and having a space between them in fluid communication with the opening, a power source having a negative terminal and a positive terminal with a first connection between the negative terminal and the anode and a second connection between the positive terminal and the cathode, and an air mover disposed to move air through the space. |
| US10137453B2 |
Static-defeating apparatus for pipette tips
Provided in part herein are static-defeating apparatus for use in multipipettor systems. Multiple pipette tips can be retained by a static-defeating sheet of material. A multipipettor, having multiple pipettes or nozzles, can engage the pipette tips retained by the sheet. After use, the multipipettor can eject the pipette tips, which sometimes are ejected as a single unit due to the pipette tips being retained by the sheet. In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a snap plate having one or more holes, and a base rack for ease of mounting. |
| US10137452B2 |
Thermal uniformity for thermal cycler instrumentation using dynamic control
A method for performing polymerase chain reactions (PCR) for improving thermal non-uniformity is provided. The method includes measuring a first temperature, by a first sensor, of a first sample block sector of a sample block and measuring a second temperature, by a second sensor, of a second sample block sector of the sample block that is adjacent to the first sample block sector. The method further includes calculating, by a thermoelectric controller, a difference in temperature between the first temperature and the second temperature and adjusting, by the thermoelectric controller, the first temperature of the first sample block sector based on the difference in temperature by using one or more thermoelectric coolers. The one or more thermoelectric coolers is configured to heat or cool the first sample block sector by adjusting power output from the thermoelectric controller. |
| US10137448B2 |
Microfluidic chip with coating to reduce fluid diffusion and method of manufacturing same
A microfluidic chip is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the microfluidic chip includes a body including at least one microfluidic pathway configured to receive a fluid sample, the at least one microfluidic pathway including a coating configured to reduce fluid diffusion and seal a surface of the at least one microfluidic pathway, and a heating device located on the body and forming a heating zone within a portion of the at least one microfluidic pathway. |
| US10137441B2 |
Method for producing aluminosilicate catalyst, aluminosilicate catalyst, and method for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
A method is provided for producing an aluminosilicate catalyst. The method includes a first phosphorus treatment step of treating a crystalline aluminosilicate with a first phosphorus compound, a mixing and firing step of mixing the phosphorus-treated crystalline aluminosilicate obtained in the first phosphorus treatment step with a binder and then performing firing to form an aluminosilicate mixture, and a second phosphorus treatment step of treating the aluminosilicate mixture with a second phosphorus compound. |
| US10137438B2 |
Hydroprocessing catalyst composition and process thereof
The present invention relates to a catalyst precursor composition comprising a first component having active sites, said first component being at least one of the surface modified clay and/or pore modified zeolite; and a second component being metal species comprising of at least one metal selected from Group VI B and at least one metal selected from VIII B and the second component is in intimate contact with the active sites of the first component. The present invention also provides a process for preparing the catalyst precursor composition. The present invention also relates to a catalyst composition and process of preparation thereof by using the catalyst precursor. More particularly, the present invention provides a catalyst composition suitable for converting hydrocarbon feeds to diesel range product. |
| US10137437B2 |
Method for producing a catalyst for the partial oxidation/ammoxidation of olefins
The present invention relates to a method for producing a supported catalyst, a catalyst which is obtainable using the method, and use thereof for the partial oxidation or ammoxidation of olefins, in particular for the oxidation of propene to acrolein, of isobutene to methacrolein, and/or the ammoxidation of propene to acrylonitrile. The method according to the invention includes the following steps: a) providing a solution in which precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are essentially completely dissolved in a suitable solvent; b) bringing the solution obtained in step a) into contact with a (chemically) inert, porous support having a specific surface of 1 to 500 m2/g; c) heat treatment of the material obtained in step b), in which the precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are converted to their oxides. |
| US10137432B2 |
Process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles
The invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles, comprising the steps of: •—processing an aqueous polymer gel from polymerization of a monomer solution or suspension, •—drying the aqueous polymer gel in a conveyer dryer, in particular in a forced air conveyer dryer, wherein •—the conveyer dryer has a circulating conveyer belt and the aqueous polymer gel is conveyed on the circulating conveyer belt, and wherein •—the circulating conveyer belt is formed as a circulating plate conveyer belt, comprising a number of belt plates separated by a hinge line of a hinge assembly and each belt plate having a surface for receiving the aqueous polymer gel, wherein said hinge assembly comprises a knuckle joint (301) with the hinge line in form of a straight hinge line. |
| US10137429B2 |
Molecular encapsulation in metal-organic framework crystals
The present invention provides novel host-guest complexes, wherein the guest molecule has a diameter larger than the aperture size of the host-a metal organic framework (MOF). The novel host-guest complexes of the invention can be used for drug delivery, sensing, electrical conductivity, luminescence, and energy conversion. The invention also provides a method of making the novel host-guest complex, utilizing the linker exchange conditions in which a guest molecule having a diameter larger than the aperture size of the host is encapsulated into the MOF. |
| US10137423B2 |
Devices and methods for measuring analyte concentration
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the detection, quantification and/or monitoring of analytes. The systems and methods can be used, for example, to rapidly monitor gases downhole in a well. |
| US10137421B2 |
Static mixer
A static mixer for mixing exhaust gases to be supplied to a selective catalytic reduction device located at the back of a boiler, includes a gas accommodation part having a first inlet and a plurality of second inlets partitioned from each other to introduce gases having different temperatures thereinto so that the gases introduced through the first inlet and the plurality of second inlets flow to a plurality of divided sections. A discharge part is provided that communicates with the gas accommodation part to collect and discharge the gases and a mixing plate part is provided, which has a plurality of unit plates disposed on the upper and lower portions of a hollow portion of the discharge part in such a manner as to have a given angle with respect to the directions of the gases discharged. |
| US10137416B2 |
Filter assembly including spiral wound membrane module and brine seal
A filter assembly adapted for insertion into an inner chamber of a pressure vessel, wherein the assembly includes: a spiral wound membrane module including at least one membrane envelope and feed spacer sheet concentrically wound about a central permeate tube extending along an axis (X) forming an inlet scroll face and outlet scroll face and a cylindrical outer peripheral surface, and a brine seal disposed concentrically about a portion of the outer peripheral surface; characterized by the brine seal including: i) a radially extending flexible lip defining a maximum outer diameter adapted to engage the inner chamber of the pressure vessel, ii) an end cap surface covering a portion of the first scroll face, and iii) at least one opening in the end cap surface for permitting fluid to flow through the inlet scroll face and into the feed spacer sheet of the module. |
| US10137413B2 |
Diesel oxidation catalyst having a capture region for sulfur containing impurities
An oxidation catalyst is described for treating an exhaust gas produced by a diesel engine. The oxidation catalyst comprises: a substrate; a capture material for capturing at least one sulfur containing impurity in the exhaust gas produced by the diesel engine; wherein the capture material comprises a metal for reacting with an oxide of sulfur in the exhaust gas and particles of a refractory oxide, wherein the particles of the refractory oxide have a mean specific surface area ≤50 m2/g; and a catalytic region disposed on the substrate; wherein the catalytic region comprises a catalytic material comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) selected from the group consisting of platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd) and a combination of platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd). |
| US10137412B2 |
Filter
The present invention provides a filter comprising a base material and a catalytic substance provided within the base material, wherein the base material comprises a plurality of cells forming gas flow paths and having a gas inflow-side end portion and outflow-side end portion, and a plurality of porous partition walls defining said cells, the end portions of at least some of the cells being closed off, and the void occupancy of the catalytic substance within the pores of the partition walls is 10% or less. |
| US10137408B2 |
Equipment and method for circulating fluidized bed semidry simultaneous desulfurization and denitration of sintering flue gas
Equipment and a method for circulating fluidized bed semidry simultaneous desulfurization and denitration of a sintering flue gas, comprising an ozone generator (2), a diluting blower (1), a mixing buffer tank (3), an ozone distributor (4), and a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) reactor tower (9). When evenly mixed by the mixing buffer tank (3), ozone is injected into a flue (4′) via the ozone distributor (4); and, an oxidized flue gas is introduced into the CFB reactor tower (9), where NOx, SO2, and SO3 in the flue gas are reacted with a Ca-based absorbent under the action of atomized water in the reactor tower, thus implementing simultaneous removal of SOx and NOx. This provides the characteristics of a simple system, great performance, small footprint, and inexpensive investments. |
| US10137407B2 |
Complex amine absorbent, and device and method for removing one or both of CO2 and H2S
An absorbent is prepared by dissolving in water 1) monoethanolamine (MEA) and 2) a primary amine represented by the following formula (1) and having high steric hindrance. Releasability of CO2 or H2S during regeneration of the absorbent is thereby improved, and the amount of water vapor used during regeneration of the absorbent in a facility for recovering CO2 or H2S can be reduced. R1 to R3: H or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, at least one of R1 to R3 being a hydrocarbon. |
| US10137406B2 |
Temperature controlled nitrogen generation system
A nitrogen generation system includes a heat exchanger for receiving supply air and cooling air and providing temperature conditioned supply air, a flow control valve for controlling a flow of the cooling air through the heat exchanger, and an air separation module for receiving the temperature conditioned supply air and generating nitrogen-enriched air. The nitrogen generation system also includes a sensor for measuring a parameter of the nitrogen-enriched air selected from the group consisting of a temperature, a flow rate, an oxygen concentration, and combinations thereof, and a controller connected to the sensor and the flow control valve for controlling the flow of the cooling air through the heat exchanger based on the parameter of the nitrogen-enriched air measured by the sensor. |
| US10137404B2 |
Method of absorbing acid compounds contained in a gaseous effluent using an amine-based aqueous solution
The gaseous effluent is contacted with an aqueous solution comprising at least one amine and at least one amine degradation inhibiting compound. A stainless steel withstanding corrosion upon contact with the amine degradation inhibiting compound is first selected. Equipments whose surfaces in contact with the aqueous solution are made from this stainless steel are used. |
| US10137396B2 |
Filter element, dust collector, and methods
A filter element includes a media pack and a gasket member. The gasket member includes first and second gasket regions separated by a channel. The elements are usable in a dust collector having a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, and a tubesheet dividing between an unfiltered and a clean air volume. An element is removably mounted and sealed within the tube sheet. At least one projection angled relative to a plane of the tube sheet extends into the channel of the gasket member. A method of servicing a dust collector includes removing a first filter element from the tube sheet in the housing, and then sealing a second filter element against the tube sheet by orienting at least one projection extending from a plane of the tube sheet into a channel defined by a gasket member secured to the second filter element. An axial force is exerted to form a seal between the gasket member and the tube sheet. |
| US10137389B2 |
High capacity filtering screen
A filtering assembly includes a screen housing having two sidewalls and two end walls, defining a perimeter with a length and a width. The screen housing also includes a top face and a bottom face. A plurality of screen segments are positioned on the top face of the screen housing, such that the plurality of screen segments on the top face provide a screening surface area less than a total surface area of the top face, and a plurality of screen segments are positioned on the bottom face of the screen housing, such that the plurality of screen segments on the bottom face provide a screening surface area less than a total surface area of the bottom face. A total screening surface area of the filtering assembly is greater than the total surface area of the top face. |
| US10137382B2 |
Systems and methods for forming reuleaux shapes
Methods for forming a Reuleaux shape from a material involving placing the material into a container, moving the container along an orbit until the motion of the container along the orbit causes the material to assume a Reuleaux shape, and removing the Reuleaux shape from the container. Devices for transforming material into a Reuleaux shape, including a wheel, a platter mounted on the wheel, and a container mounted on the platter. Kits for forming a Reuleaux pentagon, including material having sand and silicone and a hexagonal container. |
| US10137378B2 |
Mist producing device for playground with sun shade apparatus
A play set with a mist device which includes a mist frame unit supported through a framework of the play set. The mist frame unit has a hollow body allowing water passage and comprises a flexible hose member mounted onto the framework, wherein a portion of the flexible hose member is constructed into a hose ring encircling a slide unit; a water inlet provided at a first end of the mist frame unit for connecting to a water source; and a plurality of mist producing units provided along the mist frame unit arranged for producing mist such that a preset mist surrounding area is defined within which the play set is located, therefore the mist can reach all play units of the play set, including the slide unit through the hose ring at an angle which is greater than 270°, thereby providing a cooling effect to the mist surrounding area. |
| US10137373B2 |
Recording medium, information processing device and information processing method
An example system includes: a display processing unit performing processing of displaying, on a display, an image concerning a processing result of an application and an operation receiving image for receiving an operation related to the application; a first operation reception unit receiving an operation associated with the operation receiving image by detecting contact with the operation receiving image through the touch panel; a second operation reception unit receiving an operation equivalent to operation associated with the operation receiving image through the operation for the hardware key; and an information processing unit performing information processing concerning the application in response to operation received by the first operation reception unit or the second operation reception unit. The display processing unit makes the operation receiving image non-display in the case where the second operation reception unit receives an operation. |
| US10137371B2 |
Method of recording and replaying game video by using object state recording method
Provided are a method of recording and replaying a game video by using an object state recording method, in which recording and replaying of the game video may be performed by remarkably reducing a data capacity of the game video.According to the method of recording and replaying a game video by using an object state recording method, a game play video having a small data capacity may be provided at a high image quality.In addition, according to the method of recording and replaying a game video by using an object state recording method, a calculation load of a game play terminal may be remarkably reduced by recording a game video based on the latest game development environment. |
| US10137369B2 |
Cellular phone games based television archives
Cellular phone games based on television archives allow users to play games on their cellular phones wherein the games are based on archived television programs. The game is able to be played simultaneously between competitors or on demand. Game data and video data are combined into one file and are sent to participating cellular phones so that the required information is received at the same time at each cellular phone. Each cellular phone contains software to manipulate the game and video data so that the user is able to play the game. The game is played by watching video clips from archived television programs and then selecting choices related to the video clips using the inputs on the user's cellular phone. User scores are determined based on the answers to the questions related to the video clips and results are distributed to the participants. |
| US10137366B1 |
Dual joystick controller
A dual joystick system for operating a main electronic controller generally includes first and second joystick devices. Each comprises a casing configured to be gripped by a hand, at least one trigger switch configured to operable by a forefinger, a thumb activated switch on an upper end of the casing, a switch cluster on a side of the casing operable by a thumb, and at least one microprocessor configured to process signals from the switches and to communicate remotely with the main controller. The switch clusters may be located to the side of the respective casings, the orientation of each cluster may be adjustable, and at least one switch cluster may be a digital thumbstick. One or more bases may be configured to allow the first and second joystick devices to operate as analog joysticks. One base may have a separable joint that when separated forms two bases. |
| US10137365B2 |
Game controller and game system
A first control unit includes a first operation data generation section for generating first operation data in accordance with a motion of a first control unit body included in the first control unit. A second control unit includes a second operation data generation section for generating second operation data in accordance with a direction input operation performed by a player or a motion of a second control unit body included in the second control unit. Further, one of the first control unit and the second control unit includes a transmission section for transmitting the first operation data and the second operation data to a computer at a predetermined timing. |
| US10137364B2 |
Game controller with removable magnetic button
A game controller includes an electronic input sensor and a button-retention feature. The button-retention feature is configured to removably affix a selected button accessory to the game controller through a magnetic attraction between the button-retention feature and the selected button accessory. The selected button accessory is one of a plurality of differently configured button accessories removably affixable to the game controller. The selected button accessory is configured to translate a touch applied to the selected button accessory to an actuation of the electronic input sensor when the selected button accessory is affixed to the game controller. |
| US10137356B2 |
Transportation device with pivoting axle
Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning. |
| US10137354B2 |
Golf gloves
A glove for enhancing tactile feedback when utilizing an interlocking grip of a club or sports device. The glove may include multiple digital segments including a digital segment that covers a middle finger. The digital segment may include an aperture that leaves a portion of the middle finger exposed so that the middle finger may have direct contact with a finger of another hand when a user engages the club or sports device. |
| US10137353B2 |
System for timing and scoring aquatic sports in pools
Various embodiments provide a system including connected system nodes, the system configured to provide timing and scoring for aquatic sports in pools. The spatial location of the nodes relative to the pool and pool reference points may be retrieved from the system and representations can be created. The representations may be used to first select the desired nodes for one or several sports events and then execute those sports events with the selected nodes. Electrical connections may be made from materials that withstand aggressive pool chemicals, such as titanium, Hastelloy or Inconel. |
| US10137351B2 |
Enhanced golf simulation system
A green simulation apparatus having a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour may comprise a covering forming the upper surface and a covering support assembly configured to support the covering. The support assembly may comprise a plurality of movable positioning elements having the covering resting thereon and positioned in an array extending in a reference plane and movable along axes extending substantially perpendicular to the reference plane. The support assembly may comprise a movement actuator configured to move at least one of the positioning elements independently of other positioning elements in the array. |
| US10137347B2 |
Golf clubs and golf club heads having a sensor
A golf club having a sensor that is removably connected at one or more positions of the golf club where the sensor comprises an inertial measurement unit including an accelerometer capable of measuring linear accelerations in three orthogonal axes and a gyroscope capable of measuring an angular rate of rotation around the same axes. The sensor may further comprise a processor which may perform instructions to detect the impact of the golf club with a golf ball and determine the start of the golf swing without any additional input from the user. The sensor may further have a power management system to extend the life of the power source. |
| US10137346B1 |
Ball pitching training device
A ball pitching training device including a flexible inner rod with a handle disposed on a bottom end and an adjustable connection head protruding from a top end. Adjustment apertures are vertically aligned on the connection head. A support cushion encircles a portion of the inner rod. A body strap is disposed on the inner rod by a pair of rings. An adjustment clip is disposed on the body strap and adjusts a length of the body strap. An attachable ball comprises a resistance band, a circular attachment clip, and a baseball. The attachment clip attaches the resistance band and baseball to the connection head by engaging one of the adjustment apertures. A user wears the body strap, securing the device, grasps the baseball and simulates a throwing movement. The resistance band and flexible inner rod provide resistance against the movement and promote muscle growth and proper throwing form. |
| US10137345B2 |
Golf clubs with hosel inserts and methods of manufacturing golf clubs with hosel inserts
Embodiments of golf club heads with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed. |
| US10137343B2 |
Golf ball elevator with flagstick and media display
A golf ball elevator facilitates retrieval of a golf ball by a golfer after the golfer strokes the golf ball into a golf hole cup on a putting green of a golf course. |
| US10137342B2 |
Golf club having removeable weight
A golf club head includes a club head body and a weight member that is secured to the body in a weight mount. The weight member is constructed to utilize lateral forces to couple to the head body to minimize the structure required to retain the weight member. The weight member includes a spring feature that is movably coupled to a weight body so that it is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the second configuration a portion of the spring feature extends outward from a side wall of the weight body. The weight mount includes an undercut and the spring feature extends into the undercut and is partially flexed by the abutment of the spring feature and a perimeter wall of weight mount when the weight member is disposed in the weight mount. |
| US10137341B2 |
Variable bounce height club heads and related methods
A golf club head comprising a club head body removably coupled at different times with various attachment members in a recess of the club head body. In some embodiments, the golf club head comprises different characteristics when coupled with different attachment members. In some embodiments, different attachment members alter characteristics, such as bounce height, while maintaining other characteristics, such as loft angle and/or bounce angle. |
| US10137339B1 |
Golf club having removable face
The present invention is directed to a modular golf club. In particular, golf club includes a face component that is removably coupled so that the physical attributes of the golf club head may be altered. |
| US10137332B1 |
Use of high molecular weight polysiloxane for golf balls
A golf ball with a cover layer composed of a blend of (a) 20 to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic resin, and (b) 1 to 80 wt % of a high molecular weight polysiloxane having a molecular weight (Mn) of at least 10,000 and not more than about 1,000,000 (Mn,), is disclosed herein. The high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane has blended with it 3 to 35 weight percent of a silica. The high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane has pendant groups, terminal groups or mixtures of pendant groups and terminal groups selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, trimethyl, dimethyl, methyl, phenyl, fluoro, amino, vinyl, hydroxyl, and methacrylate. |
| US10137330B1 |
Six-webbed glove
A six-webbed glove has a main body, four middle webs, two outer webs, two finger-supporting boards and an arm-supporting board. The main body has a palm segment, five finger segments and an arm segment. The finger segments and the arm segment are mounted on two opposite ends of the main body. The middle webs are respectively mounted between every two adjacent finger segments. The two outer webs are mounted on two opposite sides of the main body and connected to the palm segment and the arm segment along a contour of the main body. The finger-supporting boards and the arm-supporting board are respectively mounted inside the finger segments and the arm segment, and are capable of maintaining the shape of the finger segments and the arm segment. |
| US10137327B2 |
Sensing presence or absence of a projectile on sports equipment
A sports training aid is configured to help improve a player's skills in the game of lacrosse. The sports training aid can embody a lacrosse stick with a head and shaft. In one implementation, the lacrosse stick includes one or more sensors that change state. A controller couples with the sensors to administer one or more training modes. Each training mode can cause the controller to associate the change in state of the sensors in response to movement of the head. |
| US10137317B2 |
Aircraft air supply systems for reducing effective altitude experienced at selected locations
A system for delivering oxygen enriched air to a selected location on an aircraft may include: a gas separation system configured to output a flow of the oxygen enriched air; an environmental control system configured to output a flow of conditioned air; and/or first, second, and third ducts. The first duct may be configured to direct the flow of the oxygen enriched air to the third duct. The second duct may be configured to direct the flow of the conditioned air to the third duct. The conditioned air and the oxygen enriched air may be mixed in the third duct. The third duct may be configured to direct the mixed conditioned and oxygen enriched air to at least one dispensing station at the selected location that is configured to dispense the mixed conditioned and oxygen enriched air to users of the at least one dispensing station. |
| US10137314B2 |
Robust radiotherapy treatment plan generation
A method for generating a robust radiotherapy treatment plan, using scenario-based robust optimization, is provided. Weights which are dependent on the overlap of different scenario-specific mappings of a region of interest is used in the optimization. |
| US10137313B2 |
Display apparatus, portable display terminal apparatus, and method
A mirror function display apparatus includes an imager that captures an image of a user, a display that displays the captured image of the user captured by the imager, a light source that emits light including treatment light toward a front side of the display, the treatment light producing a treatment effect, and a controller that controls the display, the light source, and the imager. The controller controls the light source and the imager to capture a first captured image of the user when the treatment light is emitted, and a second captured image of the user when the treatment light is not emitted. The controller corrects, in terms of a hue, the first captured image based on the second captured image so as to cause the display to display a corrected first captured image obtained by correcting the first captured image. |
| US10137312B2 |
Methods of improving a patients recovery after a neuro-ischemic event
In certain aspects, the present disclosure is directed to a method of improving a patient's recovery after a neuro-ischemic event. The method can include identifying a patient who has suffered a neuro-ischemic event, and stimulating, for a period of time, a parasympathetic structure in the patient's cranium before, during, and/or after the patient undergoes a task-oriented therapy to improve the patient's recovery. |
| US10137303B2 |
Cortical interface for motor signal recording and sensory signal stimulation
The present invention consists of an implantable device with at least one package that houses electronics that sends and receives data or signals, and optionally power, from an external system through at least one coil attached to the at least one package and processes the data, including recordings of neural activity, and delivers electrical pulses to neural tissue through at least one array of multiple electrodes that is/are attached to the at least one package. The device is adapted to electrocorticographic (ECoG) and local field potential (LFP) signals. The output signals provide control for a motor prosthesis and the inputs signals provide sensory feedback for the motor prosthesis. The invention, or components thereof, is/are intended to be installed in the head, or on or in the cranium or on the dura, or on or in the brain. |
| US10137302B2 |
Hearing system
The present disclosure relates to a hearing system. The hearing system comprises an implantable device configured to be implanted under the skin of a wearer and an external device configured to be positioned at an ear of the wearer. The external device comprises a transmit system configured to generate a wireless signal for being transmitted to the implantable device. |
| US10137301B2 |
Multi-carrier processing in auditory prosthetic devices
A method for multi-carrier processing in an auditory prosthetic device comprises receiving an audio signal comprising multiple signals, each produced by an independent source, and identifying at least a first signal and a second signal in the received audio signal. The method also comprises adjusting an amplitude of a first carrier signal based on a first signal or a signal envelope associated with the first signal, and adjusting an amplitude of a second carrier signal based on a second signal or a signal envelope associated with the second signal. The amplitude-adjusted first and second signals are delivered to one or more stimulation devices associated with an auditory prosthetic. |
| US10137297B2 |
Detecting ventricular lead dislodgement during atrial fibrillation
A medical device system and method for detecting dislodgement of a ventricular lead determines one or more characteristics of a cardiac signal received via the ventricular lead that are associated with dislodgement of the ventricular lead during atrial fibrillation, and detects dislodgement of the ventricular lead based on the determined characteristics. The medical device and system provides a lead dislodgment alert in response to detecting dislodgement. In some examples, an implantable medical device withholds delivery of a ventricular defibrillation therapy based on detecting dislodgement of the ventricular lead. |
| US10137295B2 |
Implantable extravascular electrical stimulation lead having improved sensing and pacing capability
Implantable medical electrical leads having electrodes arranged such that a defibrillation coil electrode and a pace/sense electrode(s) are concurrently positioned substantially over the ventricle when implanted as described. The leads include an elongated lead body having a distal portion and a proximal end, a connector at the proximal end of the lead body, a defibrillation electrode located along the distal portion of the lead body, wherein the defibrillation electrode includes a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment proximal to the first electrode segment by a distance. The leads may include at least one pace/sense electrode, which in some instances, is located between the first defibrillation electrode segment and the second defibrillation electrode segment. |
| US10137294B2 |
Flow based pressure isolation and fluid delivery system including flow based pressure isolation and flow initiating mechanism
A method for protecting a pressure transducer from fluid pressure damage using a pressure isolation mechanism is disclosed. The method includes associating the pressure transducer with an isolation port of the pressure isolation mechanism, placing a pressurizing device for delivering fluid under pressure in fluid connection with an inlet port of the pressure isolation mechanism, and actuating the pressurizing device to cause fluid flow in the inlet port such that a free floating, fluid flow responsive valve member positioned in an internal cavity of the pressure isolation mechanism engages a seal seat therein to attain a closed position, preventing fluid flow between the inlet port and the isolation port and thus prevent overpressure in the isolation port. Hemodynamic pressure signals read with the pressure transducer may be transmitted at least in part through a body of the valve member, or a portion thereof, when in the closed position. |
| US10137292B2 |
Water resistant catheter cover
A catheter covering device with at least a sleeve and an adhesive film is provided. The catheter covering device may further include a water indicator attached to the adhesive film and a desiccant paper attached to the water indicator. The adhesive film may include a larger diameter than the water indicator and the desiccant paper. Thereby the adhesive film is exposed around the circumference of the water indicator and desiccant paper. A catheter may be inserted into the sleeve and the adhesive film may be adhered to a user's skin. The catheter covering device may thereby protect the catheter from the elements. If moisture enters the catheter covering device, the desiccant paper may absorb the moisture and activate the water indicator, indicating to the user that the catheter covering device has been contaminated. |
| US10137282B2 |
Stretch valve balloon catheter and methods for producing and using same
A safety balloon catheter includes a catheter having a stretch valve, a connector, a balloon inflated with an inflation fluid, a hollow inflation lumen extending through the catheter to the balloon and conveying inflation fluid thereto and therefrom, a hollow second lumen, and a balloon drainage port fluidically connecting the balloon to the second lumen. The stretch valve has a hollow base fixed in the second lumen at a proximal catheter end and shaped to permit a fluid therethrough and a hollow plug slidably positioned in the second lumen at a given distance from the base to, in a steady state, prevent inflation fluid from passing through the drainage port and, when actuated, slide within the second lumen to permit inflation fluid to pass through the drainage port and into the second lumen. The connector connects the base and the plug and has a length greater than the given distance. |
| US10137278B2 |
Cannula stabilization device
A cannula stabilization device has two tubing holders located on opposite ends of a bearing platform, a rotational joint fixedly attached to the bearing platform, and a helmet releasably attachable to the rotational joint. The helmet and the bearing platform are independently rotatable around a common rotational axis when the helmet is attached to the rotational joint. |
| US10137277B2 |
Circadian-friendly LED light source
Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80. |
| US10137276B2 |
System and method for sleep session management based on slow wave sleep activity in a subject
The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for managing a sleep session of a subject. Managing the sleep session is based on slow wave activity in the subject during the sleep session. Slow wave activity is related to sleep pressure. Sleep pressure dissipates and/or decreases as the subject sleeps. The dissipation dynamics depend on a given subject. The manner in which dissipation occurs regulates the length of the given sleep session and is linked to the temporal dynamics of slow wave activity. The system is configured to determine a metric indicating sleep pressure dissipation and, responsive to the determined sleep pressure dissipation metric indicating that sleep pressure dissipation has reached a dissipation threshold level during the sleep session, wake the subject. |
| US10137275B2 |
Oxygen concentrator for high pressure oxygen delivery with oxygen circulation loop and improved portability
A portable oxygen concentrator is disclosed. An output of a high pressure compressor is fluidly coupled to an adsorbent device that increases the concentration of oxygen gas for storage in a high pressure accumulator. The adsorbent device is purged of the collected nitrogen via a valve fluidly coupled to the outlet of the high pressure compressor and the inlet of the adsorbent device. The outlet of the adsorbent device is fluidly coupled to the high pressure accumulator through a first valve. Additionally, a re-circulation loop fluidly couples the outlet of the adsorbent device to a valved inlet of the high pressure compressor. |
| US10137273B2 |
Patient interfaces
The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents. |
| US10137266B2 |
Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony detection
A method of detecting dyssynchrony between a patient and a pressure support system includes receiving patient flow data relating to a flow of gas provided to the patient by the pressure support system, receiving an I/E state signal representing a respiratory phase of the patient as determined by the pressure support system, and analyzing the patient flow data and the I/E state signal and declaring a dyssynchrony for a breath based on at least one of the patient flow data and the I/E state signal. The method includes determining whether at least one of a number of predetermined criterion is satisfied based on at least one of the patient flow data and the I/E state signal, and declaring the dyssynchrony for the breath if it is determined that at least one of the number of predetermined criterion is satisfied. |
| US10137265B2 |
Systems and methods for wireless feedback during ventilation
Systems and methods regarding ventilation of a patient, such as a victim at the scene of an emergency are described herein. |
| US10137260B2 |
Nebulizer kit and nebulizer
The present nebulizer kit has a case body having a wall surface with a linear portion. The wall surface can serve as a barrier to change positively toward an aerosol discharge port a stream of aerosol flowing out from an external air introduction path in a direction away from the aerosol discharge port. |
| US10137256B2 |
Autoinjector
An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position. |
| US10137254B2 |
Telescopic drive arrangement for drug delivery device
Drug delivery device adapted to receive a cartridge, comprising a drive tube with an inner thread, a motor assembly comprising a drive shaft and being adapted to be received inside the drive tube, a drive member attached to the drive shaft and with an outer thread in engagement with the drive tube inner thread. The drive tube is arranged axially displaceable but non-rotational relative to the motor assembly, whereby rotation of the drive member results in axial, non-rotational displacement of the drive tube. To provide flexibility the drive shaft is connected to the drive member via a first flexible joint, and the motor assembly proximal portion is connected to a support structure via a second flexible joint. |
| US10137252B2 |
Pen-shaped torsion spring driven injection device
The invention relates to a pen-shaped torsion spring driven injection device for apportioning set dose of a liquid drug. A piston rod having an external thread is driven forward by a rotatable piston rod guide engaging the piston rod. The piston rod guide is rotated by a torsion spring encompassed between the housing and the piston rod guide. A scale drum having a thread engaging the external thread of the piston rod is provided, and the scale drum is rotated up and down the piston rod by a proximal located rotatable dose setting member cooperating with the scale drum. The scale drum thus move helically when rotated as the piston rod is held inrotatable during dose setting. |
| US10137245B2 |
Central site photoplethysmography, medication administration, and safety
A monitoring and control system, apparatus and method for safe administration, reduction or cessation of administration of at least on medication, fluid or both, which includes at least one Central Source Site (CSS) Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor coupled to means for control of delivery of the at least one medication, fluid or both. |
| US10137244B2 |
Microfluidic drug delivery devices with venturi effect
The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein generally involve convection-enhanced delivery of drugs to a target region within a patient. Microfluidic catheter devices are disclosed that are particularly suitable for targeted delivery of drugs via convection, including devices capable of multi-directional drug delivery, devices that control fluid pressure and velocity using the venturi effect, and devices that include conformable balloons. Methods of treating various diseases using such devices are also disclosed, including methods of treating cerebral and spinal cavernous malformations, cavernomas, and hemangiomas, methods of treating neurological diseases, methods of treatment using multiple microfluidic delivery devices, methods of treating hearing disorders, methods of spinal drug delivery using microfluidic devices, and methods of delivering stem cells and therapeutics during fetal surgery. Methods of manufacturing such devices are also disclosed. |
| US10137243B2 |
Infusion devices with distributed motor control and related operating methods
Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary infusion device includes a motor operable to deliver fluid to a body of a user, a first control module, and a second control module. The first control module and the second control module are coupled to one another. The first control module enables input power for the motor in accordance with a handshaking sequence of communications between the first control module and the second control module and provides a dosage command to the second control module, with the second control module operating the motor using the input power based on the dosage command in accordance with the handshaking sequence of communications. |
| US10137241B2 |
Automated insertion assembly
An automated insertion assembly includes a first dermal perforation assembly configured to releasably engage a first subdermal device. A first actuation assembly is configured to drive the first dermal perforation assembly into a user's skin to a first depth and drive the first subdermal device into the user's skin to a second depth. The second depth is greater than the first depth. |
| US10137236B2 |
Self-regulating device for modulating inflammation
A bioreactor is provided which contains cells capable of producing cytokine inhibitors in response to cytokines, in a manner regulated by the local or systemic milieu of an individual patient and predicted by mechanistic computational simulations. The bioreactor transfers the cytokine inhibitors to a patient in need of control of the inflammation process as part of a disease or condition in the patient, such as sepsis, trauma, traumatic brain injury, or wound healing. Related methods also are provided. |
| US10137234B2 |
Method for sterilizing blood purifier and blood purifier package
The invention provides a method for sterilizing a blood purifier, as well as a blood purifier package. The method is effective to decrease the amounts of extracts from the blood purifier attributed to the deterioration of the selectively permeable separation membranes with time during and after exposure to a radioactive ray or an electron ray, and is highly reliable in safety when employed for hemocatharsis therapy. The method for sterilizing a blood purifier which comprises substantially dried selectively permeable separation membranes as a main component, by way of the exposure of the same blood purifier to a radioactive ray and/or an electron ray, is characterized in that the blood purifier is sealed in a packaging bag, together with an oxygen scavenger and a humectant or together with an oxygen scavenger capable of releasing a moisture, and is then sterilized in such a sealed state by the above exposure. |
| US10137232B2 |
TET system for implanted medical device
A TET system is operable to vary an amount of power transmitted from an external power supply to an implantable power unit in accordance with a monitored condition of the implantable power unit. The amount of power supplied to the implantable power unit for operating a pump, for example, can be varied in accordance with a cardiac cycle, so as to maintain the monitored condition in the power circuit within a desired range throughout the cardiac cycle. |
| US10137230B2 |
Skin interface device having a skin attachment device and method to implant same
The present invention provides a skin attachment device for use with implantable medical devices which extend through the skin for prolonged durations. |
| US10137227B2 |
Bone marrow aspiration device
An embodiment of the invention is directed to a bone marrow aspiration device comprising a plurality of syringes, each of which operates in a series of sequential steps to obtain bone marrow of high quality and therapeutic value, i.e., having a high mesenchymal stem cell (“MSC”) MSC/ml number. In certain embodiments, a syringe may be used along with a collection vessel or with a second syringe. A further embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for using the bone marrow aspiration device as set forth herein. |
| US10137217B2 |
Method and apparatus for sterilizing preform
A method of sterilizing a preform includes steps of: sterilizing bacteria adhering to a preform (1) made of resin by gasifying a sterilizer, discharging a sterilized gas (G) from a nozzle (6) toward a preform (1), now traveling, so as to adhere to the preform (1); activating the sterilizer adhering to the preform (1) by blasting hot air (P) to the preform; and sterilizing bacteria adhering to the preform, and removing the sterilizer adhering to the preform (1), wherein the above steps are performed sequentially in order. According to the above-mentioned steps, the sterilizer does not enter a blow-molding machine. |
| US10137212B2 |
Tetrahydroxamate chelators of zirconium89 and niobium90 for use in diagnostic applications
Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) or (II) in which R1-R4, R1′-R5′, Z1+-Z4, and Z1′-Z4′ are as described herein. Also disclosed are a 89Zr- or 90Nb-containing complex of a compound of formula (I) or (II) and a method for obtaining a diagnostic image, such as a positron emission tomography (PET) image. |
| US10137208B2 |
Vivo tumor targeting and spectroscopic detection with surface-enhanced raman nanoparticle tags
Nanostructures, methods of preparing nanostructures, methods of detecting targets in subjects, and methods of treating diseases in subjects, are disclosed. An embodiment, among others, of the nanostructure includes a metallic gold surface-enhanced Raman scattering nanoparticle, a Raman reporter and a protection structure. The protection structure may include a thiol-polyethylene glycol to which may be attached a target-specific probe. |
| US10137200B2 |
Surfactant-free water-free foamable compositions, breakable foams and gels and their uses
A substantially surface active agent free composition which includes a hydrophobic solvent, and/or a petrolatum, a paraffin wax and/or a fatty alcohol, a fatty acid and/or a wax and/or shea butter, with and without a propellant. A substantially surface active agent free composition, further comprising, a tetracycline antibiotic, or a vitamin D derivative, or one or more other active agents. A method of treatment using a substantially surface active agent free composition. |
| US10137199B2 |
Thiolated hyaluronan-based hydrogels cross-linked using oxidized glutathione
The invention provides methods, compositions and kits relating to hyaluronan based matrices using oxidized glutathione as a crosslinking agent. |
| US10137197B2 |
Process for preparing an immunoglobulin preparation
The present invention relates to the use of proline for reducing the viscosity of a protein preparation. |
| US10137196B2 |
Dosages of immunoconjugates of antibodies and SN-38 for improved efficacy and decreased toxicity
The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. In preferred embodiments, the antibody may be an hRS7 antibody. The methods and compostions are of use to treat Trop-2 expressing cancers in human patients, preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from at least one prior anti-cancer therapy, more preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from treatment with irinotecan. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of 3 mg/kg to 18 mg/kg, preferably 8 to 12 mg/kg, more preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size and reduce or eliminate metastases. Preferred tumors to treat with the subject immunoconjugates include triple-negative breast cancer, HER+, ER+, progesterone+ breast cancer, metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, a metastatic small-cell lung cancer and metastatic pancreatic cancer. |
| US10137192B2 |
Compositions of vaccines and adjuvants and methods for the treatment of urinary tract infections
This invention describes novel adjuvant compositions and formulations with excellent stability at refrigerated and room temperatures and up to and about 37° C. that can be produced at remarkably low costs. This invention describes novel vaccine compositions and formulations to treat and prevent urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria including Escherichia coli and multi-drug resistant E. coli. This invention also describes methods of administration of said novel vaccine compositions and formulations and methods of treatment to prevent and treat urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria including E. coli and multi-drug resistant E. coli. |
| US10137191B2 |
Methods and compositions for inducing protective immunity against human immunodeficiency virus infection
Compositions, vaccines and methods for inducing protective immunity against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection are described. Heterologous vaccine combinations of one or more viral expression vectors and an isolated antigenic polypeptide induced strong protective immunity against infections by one or multiple clades of HIV. |
| US10137185B2 |
PAP peptide analogues
The application provides a polypeptide comprising the sequence SLMTNLAAL (SEQ ID NO: 8), Ser 13 to Leu 21 of amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 1 or SEQ ID No 1, and having HLA-A2 haplotype binding activity, or a polynucleotide encoding said polypeptide. Vaccines containing the polypeptide or polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide are also provided. |
| US10137182B2 |
Cancer vaccines and vaccination methods
Compositions of multipeptide vaccines comprising at least seven tumor associated antigens, compositions of antigen presenting cell (e.g., dendritic cell) based vaccines presenting epitopes from at least seven tumor associated antigens, and methods of making same, are provided herein. Also, disclosed are methods for treating gynecological and peritoneal cancers using such vaccines. |
| US10137177B2 |
Methods and compositions used in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Methods of treating neuroinflammation by administration of a selective protein C activator, such as recombinant human WE thrombin and optionally one or more of its cofactors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of mammals that exhibit symptoms of neurological inflammation. The pharmaceutical compositions and pharmacological dose comprise a safe and effective amount of WE thrombin. |
| US10137174B2 |
Methods and materials for treating cancers that express reduced levels of wild-type p53 polypeptides
This document relates to methods and materials involved in modulating deubiquitinases (e.g., USP10 polypeptides) and/or ubiquitinated polypeptides (e.g., tumor suppressor polypeptides or mutant versions of tumor suppressor polypeptides). For example, methods and materials for increasing deubiquitinase (e.g., a USP10 polypeptide) expression or activity, methods and materials for decreasing deubiquitinase (e.g., a USP10 polypeptide) expression or activity, methods and materials for stabilizing tumor suppressor polypeptides (e.g., wild-type p53 polypeptides), methods and materials for de-stabilizing mutant versions of tumor suppressor polypeptides (e.g., mutant p53 polypeptides), and methods and materials for reducing cancer cell proliferation, increasing cancer cell apoptosis, and/or treating cancer (e.g., cancers having reduced levels of wild-type p53 polypeptides or cancers having increased levels of mutant p53 polypeptides) are provided. This document also provides methods and materials for identifying agonists or antagonists of USP10 polypeptide mediated stabilization of p53 polypeptides. |
| US10137167B2 |
Methods comprising desmopressin
The present disclosure is directed to reducing nocturnal voids by administering a dose of desmopressin over a minimum treatment period compared to before administration, and maintaining or improving the reduction of nocturnal voids over the minimum treatment period. |
| US10137166B2 |
Compositions and methods for affecting movement of contaminants, bodily fluids or other entities, and/or affecting other physiological conditions
Compositions which self-assemble under physiological conditions are formulated for application to wounds. The formulations include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or are provided as part of a medical device or coating. The formulations may also include other therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agents. The formulation can be administered for treatment of one or more disorders or conditions. For example, the formulation may be applied to repair an injury or during surgery of the lung, eye or dura, or following an epidural or spinal tap, to stop leakage of blood, interstitial fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid. The formulation may be administered to a burn or ulcer. In one embodiment, the formulation is provided as a dry or lyophilized powder. In another embodiment, the material is provided in water. In another embodiment, the material is provided in combination with an oil and forms a laminate. |
| US10137165B2 |
Factor H for the treatment of chronic nephropathies and production thereof
The invention relates to the use of Factor H for the manufacture of a medicament to treat both chronic nephropathies which are not causally associated with proteinuria and chronic nephropathies which are causally associated with proteinuria. The invention also relates to large scale purification methods for Factor H. |
| US10137164B2 |
Dietary supplement compositions
This document provides dietary supplement compositions. For example, dietary supplement compositions having an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (e.g., huperzine A), a Bacopa monnieri extract, acetyl-L-carnitine or acetyl CoA, and a curcuminoid (e.g., curcumin) are provided. |
| US10137162B1 |
Gastroprotective extracts of Sonchus oleraceus L.
The gastroprotective extracts of S. oleraceus L. are ethanol extracts (including the initial ethanol extract and serial extractions of the marc in ethanol), which are concentrated at low temperature to obtain a gummy residue that is dissolved in water. Lipoidal compounds are removed from aqueous extracts by filtration, and serial extracts proceeding from the aqueous extracts using chloroform to obtain low polarity phenolic compounds and n-butanol to obtain high polarity compounds and any remaining compounds. These extracts may be used to treat conditions of the stomach and colon including preventing peptic ulcers and treating ulcerative colitis. |
| US10137161B2 |
Medical cannabis lozenges and compositions thereof
A method for optimizing the therapeutic effects provided by CBD on the one hand, and the psychoactive effects provided by THC on the other hand, in a sublingual medicament, the method includes the steps of obtaining a concentrated extract of cannabis in which the concentration of CBD is known and the concentration of THC is known, formulating a hydrophilic mixture containing ingredients such as sugar, corn syrup, xylitol, purified water, organic flavorings, coconut oil, and concentrated extract of cannabis, wherein the amount of CBD is as high as possible and where the amount of THC is precisely controlled, forming lozenges, and administering the medicament. |
| US10137159B2 |
Boehmeria extract and its use in treating liver diseases
A method for treating liver fibrosis. The method includes administering to a subject suffering from liver fibrosis a pharmaceutically active extract obtained from a Boehmeria species. Also disclosed is a method for regenerating liver tissue and a method for improving a liver function. |
| US10137153B2 |
Methods for treating an infectious or neoplastic disease
A method is provided for treating a subject suffering from an infectious or neoplastic disease with immunotherapy. The method comprises determining the critical concentration of immune cells required to treat or eradicate an infectious or neoplastic disease in the subject using an in vitro assay of the present invention; and administering to the subject the critical concentration of immune cells determined in the assay. |
| US10137144B2 |
Methods and compositions for the activation of gamma-delta T-cells
The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for gene therapy and immunotherapy that activate gamma delta T-cells, and in particular, can be used in the treatment of various cancers and infectious diseases. |
| US10137143B1 |
Preventing tumor development and metastasis
Treatment of tumors, especially breast cancer or glioblastoma tumors, by silencing RAB27A and/or TRAF3IP2, compositions and methods for same. |
| US10137139B2 |
Dosage forms for oral administration of zoledronic acid or related compounds for treating disease
Osteoclast inhibitors, such as zoledronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions. |
| US10137137B2 |
ATP synthase inhibitors and steroid alkaloids and uses thereof as antimicrobial agents and as potentiators for aminoglycosides against pathogenic bacteria
The present invention provides bacterial ATP synthase inhibitors such as a compound of formula (I): (Formula (I)) (A) in combination with an aminoglycoside antibiotic for preventing or treating a bacterial infection in a subject; or (B) (a) for preventing or treating an infection caused by an electron transport-deficient bacteria in a subject; or (b) for the disinfection, sterilization and/or antisepsis of an object contaminated with an electron transport-deficient bacteria. There are provided compositions and kits using such compounds and inhibitors. |
| US10137132B2 |
Parenteral formulations of dopamine agonists
This invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration comprising dopamine agonists and peripheral acting agents useful for treatment of metabolic disorders or key elements thereof. The parenteral dosage forms exhibit long stable shelf life and distinct pharmacokinetics. |
| US10137127B2 |
Liquid formulations of (S)-N-(5-((R)-2-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrazolo[1,5-A]pyrimidin-3-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxamide
A liquid formulation of (S)—N-(5-((R)-2-(2,5-difluorophenyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxamide, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or a combination thereof and the use of the liquid formulation in the treatment of pain, cancer, inflammation, and certain infectious diseases are disclosed. |
| US10137125B2 |
Benzenesulfonamide derivatives of quinoxaline, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in methods for treating cancer
Benzenesulfonamide derivatives of quinoxaline that are kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using these derivatives, e.g., for treatment of cancer are described. |
| US10137123B2 |
Methods and compositions for prevention and treatment of cardiac hypertrophy
Methods are provided of treating cardiac hypertrophy in a mammalian subject comprising administering to the subject an anti-hypertrophic effective amount of an ion channel TR-PV1 inhibitor. The methods include treatment of a symptom of cardiac hypertrophy in the subject comprises cardiac remodeling, cardiac fibrosis, apoptosis, hypertension, or heart failure. |
| US10137121B2 |
Methods of treating cancer with farnesyltransferase inhibitors
The present invention relates to the field of cancer therapy. Specifically, provided are methods of treating cancer, for example, peripheral T-cell lymphoma (“PTCL”), with a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) that include determining whether the subject is likely to be responsive to the FTI treatment based on gene expression characteristics. |
| US10137118B2 |
Crystalline polymorphs of the free base of 2-hydroxy-6-((2-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl)methoxy)benzaldehyde
Disclosed are crystalline free base ansolvate forms of 2-hydroxy-6-((2-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl)methoxy)benzaldehyde (or Compound 1), such as the free base Form I, Form II and Material N. Also disclosed are crystalline free base solvates of 2-hydroxy-6-((2-(1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)pyridin-3-yl)methoxy)benzaldehyde (or Compound 1). |
| US10137117B2 |
Crystalline N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]acetamide mono mesylate monohydrate having a specific particle size distribution range and a specific surface area range for use in pharmaceutical formulations
The present invention relates to the crystalline mono mesylate monohydrate salt of N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]acetamide in a definite particle size range, particle size distribution and a specific surface area range, which has demonstrated increased long term stability and release kinetics from pharmaceutical compositions, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions containing said crystalline N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]acetamide mono mesylate monohydrate having the afore-mentioned particle size range, particle size distribution and specific surface area range. Moreover, the present invention relates to the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo profiles of the resultant free base of N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]-acetamide after administration of the afore-mentioned crystalline N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]-acetamide mono mesylate monohydrate salt to a subject in need thereof. |
| US10137116B2 |
Benzimidazole sulfide derivatives for the treatment or prevention of tuberculosis
The present invention relates to the use of benzimidazole sulfide derivatives and prodrugs thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of tuberculosis. |
| US10137113B2 |
5-HT4 receptor agonist as a prokinetic agent
This invention relates to Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with 5-HT4 agonistic activities, which is useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further this invention relates to a method for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in an animal subject including a mammalian subject, which comprises administering to the animal subject including a mammalian subject Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10137110B2 |
1-cyclohexyl-2-phenylaminobenzimidazoles as mIDH1 inhibitors for the treatment of tumors
The present invention relates to benzimidazol-2-amines of general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 are as defined herein, to methods of preparing said compounds, to intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, in particular of neoplasms, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients. |
| US10137104B2 |
Combination therapy with an anti-hyaluronan agent and therapeutic agent
Provided herein is combination cancer therapy effected by administering a polymer-conjugated hyaluronidase, and a tumor-targeted taxane, and optionally a further chemotherapeutic agent such as a nucleoside analog. The combination therapy can be used in methods of treating cancers, and in particular solid tumor cancers. |
| US10137102B2 |
Oligomeric forms of 3-hydroxybutyrate
The present invention relates to medicaments based on oligomeric forms of 3-hydroxybutyrate, particularly 3-hydroxybutyrate methyl ester dimer (1) and trimer (2), especially for use in treating, preventing and/or inhibiting development of a disorder or condition related to oxidative stress. The present invention relates also to the use of these molecules as antioxidants, and to a method for increasing proliferation and viability of plant cells in the aid of molecules 1 and 2. |
| US10137093B2 |
Milrinone controlled-release formulation
The present invention relates to oral controlled-release formulations of 5-(pyridinyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone compounds and their use in the treatment of a subject with heart failure, a stage, class or manifestation of heart failure, or at risk of developing or exhibiting symptoms of heart failure. The formulations of the invention release the compounds in the range of between 0.1 μg/kg body weight/minute and 20 μg/kg body weight/minute. |
| US10137087B2 |
Lipid-derived neutral nanoparticles
Disclosed herein are novel lipids and liposomal compositions prepared using such compounds and related methods of neutralizing or otherwise modifying such liposomal compositions. The lipids described herein are useful for example, as liposomal vehicles to facilitate the delivery of encapsulated polynucleotides to target cells and the subsequent transfection of such target cells. In certain embodiments, one or more of the compounds that comprise the liposomal delivery vehicle may be neutralized or further modified such that the properties of the liposomal delivery vehicle are modified. |
| US10137085B2 |
Nanoemulsion for transdermal delivery and method of making the same
The present invention relates to a nanoemulsion for transdermal delivery. The presently claimed invention provides chemical formulations for preparing a nanoemulsion, and the methods for preparing the nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion has desirable particle size for efficient transdermal delivery, and doesn't involve any organic solvent which is harmful to human skin. The corresponding fabrication method is simple. |
| US10137078B2 |
Methods for intravesical drug delivery and methods and systems for loading devices with drug tablets
Systems and methods are provided for loading a drug delivery device. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning one or more solid drug units upstream of the drug delivery device; and driving the drug units into the drug delivery device with a flow of pressurized gas. The systems and methods may be used to load a drug delivery device that includes a device body, a number of solid, compressed drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The number of solid, compressed drug tablets is positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and the retention frame is positioned in the retention frame lumen. |
| US10137077B2 |
Cosmetic use of Artemia salina extract to protect skin from thermal stress
Methods of protecting skin from damage due to cold thermal stress are disclosed. The methods include topically applying a composition that includes an Artemia salina extract from rehydrated Artemia salina cysts to skin at risk of damage from thermal stress, particularly from cold thermal stress or repeated temperature variations. The composition includes a physiologically acceptable medium for delivery of the Artemia salina extract. |
| US10137074B2 |
Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetics. More particularly, it concerns compositions that can be used to exfoliate, moisturize, or prepare skin for moisturization. In another aspect, the composition can be used as a cleanser to remove dirt, oil, grease, tars, etc. from surfaces. |
| US10137070B2 |
Composition including ionone or salt thereof as active ingredient and having effect of enhancing skin moisturizing, exfoliating skin, improving skin elasticity, inhibiting erythema, improving skin wrinkles, or alleviating skin photoaging
Provided herein are a cosmetic composition, a health functional food composition, a pharmaceutical composition, and a quasi-drug composition that include ionone or a salt thereof as an active ingredient and have an effect of enhancing skin moisturizing, exfoliating skin, improving skin elasticity, inhibiting erythema, improving skin wrinkles, or alleviating skin photoaging. The ionone or the salt thereof has an activity of enhancing skin moisture content, reducing skin moisture evaporation, increasing procollagen secretion, promoting collagen biosynthesis, suppressing collagen fiber damage, suppressing collagen fiber decomposition, inhibiting erythema, and suppressing the thickening of a skin epidermis layer, and thus may be usefully used as a material of functional cosmetics, health functional foods, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, or the like that provide an effect of enhancing skin moisturizing, exfoliating skin, improving skin elasticity, inhibiting erythema, improving skin wrinkles, and/or alleviating skin photoaging. |
| US10137069B2 |
Skin cosmetic composition, antibacterial agent for skin cosmetic, and method for enhancing antibacterial effect of diol compound
The present invention provides a skin cosmetic composition including a component (A) which is either one or both of hexyl glyceryl ether and cyclohexyl glyceryl ether, a component (B) which is either one or both of 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, and a component (C) such as citric acid, an antibacterial agent including components (A), (B) and (C) and a method for enhancing an antibacterial effect of the component (A). |
| US10137066B2 |
Controlled release active agent carrier
The present invention relates to carriers for the controlled release of active agents, comprising surface reacted natural or synthetic calcium carbonate, one or more active agents, wherein said one or more active agent is associated with said surface-reacted calcium carbonate, and wherein said surface-reacted natural or synthetic calcium carbonate is a reaction product of natural or synthetic calcium carbonate with carbon dioxide and one or more acids, wherein the carbon dioxide is formed in situ by the acid treatment and/or is supplied from an external source. It further relates to the preparation of loaded carriers, as well as their use in different applications. |
| US10137065B2 |
Deodorant composition and deodorant product comprising a deodorant composition
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition which is an antiperspirant and/or deodorant fluid composition to be applied to the human skin, the composition being a non-aluminum based fluid composition free from alcohols and oils, comprising sodium or potassium bicarbonate as the essential deodorizing agent. |
| US10137062B2 |
Dry wipe to decrease frizz, static and increase shine on hair and aid in prevention of reoccurance of static and frizz
The disclosure relates to methods of reducing static on hair or a cloth material, reducing hair frizz and/or increasing shine on hair by wiping the hair or cloth material with a dry wipe product. The dry wipe product comprises a flexible substrate having a first side and a second side; and either an anhydrous composition, or an aqueous composition, disposed over the first and/or second side(s) of the flexible substrate. When hair or cloth material is wiped with a side of the dry wipe product having the anhydrous composition or the aqueous composition disposed thereon, the anhydrous composition or aqueous composition is transferred from the flexible substrate of the dry wipe product to the hair or cloth material. The anhydrous compositions and aqueous compositions of the instant disclosure reduce static on hair and/or cloth, reduce hair frizz and/or increase shine on hair. The dry wipe products of the instant disclosure are particularly beneficial for hair care because they are dry, portable, disposable, may be biodegradable, and comprise compositions that are safe for personal use. |
| US10137061B2 |
Dental fillers and compositions including phosphate salts
The present application provides dental fillers, and methods of making and using dental fillers that include a treated surface that includes a phosphate salt. Dental compositions including such dental fillers can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment. Dental compositions, and methods of using dental compositions that include a phosphate salt and a hardenable resin or a water-dispersible, polymeric film former are also provided. |
| US10137059B2 |
Nursing bottle with integrated collar and nipple flange venting structure
A vent prevents a vacuum from forming within an inverted container of liquid when the liquid is dispensed. The vent is a singular vent, formed of a vent tube, the vent tube removably secures with a nipple, and more particularly its radially extending flange, with the nipple flange having a passage therethrough to allow for venting by way of the vent tube from the interior of the container to the location between the container neck and its collar, to provide for the entrance of atmospheric air into the interior of the container during usage to prevent the generation of any vacuum therein. The container may be a nursing bottle, with its collar and nipple applied to the top, and the vent tube being secured to the bottom of the nipple flange for projecting downwardly within the bottle to perform its venting function. The bottle may be formed of fully or partially transparent material, tinted to one or more coloration, while the vent tube may be tinted to one or more different coloration, and when they are assembled, exhibits three or more colorations for the vent tube when viewed from exteriorly of the tinted nursing bottle during its application. |
| US10137049B2 |
Driving module, motion assistance apparatus including the driving module, and method of controlling the motion assistance apparatus
A driving module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. For example, the driving module including a driving source disposed on one side of a user, and configured to provide power, a first decelerator including a first input terminal coupled to the driving source, and a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to receive power from the first input terminal, a second decelerator including a second input terminal coupled to the first output terminal, and a third output terminal and a fourth output terminal configured to receive power from the second input terminal, and a third decelerator including a third input terminal coupled to the second output terminal, and a fifth output terminal and a sixth output terminal configured to receive power from the third input terminal may be provided. |
| US10137038B2 |
Sterile adhesive bandage containing a pocket
An adhesive bandage comprising a base portion having a gauze portion to contact a wound and an adhesive portion, and the base portion defining a pocket adapted for storing the gauze portion, and allowing inspection and replacement thereof without having to remove the entire bandage. |
| US10137035B1 |
Round posterior capsulotomy for the opacification of a posterior capsule and lens
The present invention is in the field of ophthalmology and relates to methods of performing a generally round posterior capsulotomy, preferably in a continuous manner, without disturbing an intraocular lens, and without inducing any pressure changes inside the eye. The posterior capsulotomy comprises performing a generally round circular posterior capsulotomy using a suitable ophthalmic laser device. |
| US10137029B2 |
Anti-snoring device
An anti-snoring device. The anti-snoring device includes a housing having at least one sidewall. A speaker and a microphone are disposed on the sidewall. A memory is disposed within the housing, wherein the memory can store a plurality of audio files thereon. A microprocessor is disposed within the housing, the microprocessor having a logic that can receive an audio signal detected by the microphone, determine if the audio signal matches the sound of a human snoring within a pre-defined certainty, select one of the plurality of audio files stored on the memory, and play the selected audio file through the speaker between 40-50 dB. A power source is disposed within the housing, the power source in electrical communication with the microprocessor, the memory, the speaker, and the microphone. |
| US10137027B2 |
Nasal applique and related applicator for applying applique to a nose of a wearer
A nasal applique and corresponding applicator for placing the applique on the nose of a user. The applique includes a flexible body including a first surface and an opposing second surface with at least one perforation extending from the first surface to the second surface. The first surface includes an adhesive disposed thereon to enable the first surface to be selectively attachable to the nose of the wearer. A metallic element is coupled to the flexible body and is configured to interact with the magnet when the magnet is positioned adjacent the nose of the wearer and the flexible body is attached to the nose of the wearer. The interaction between the metallic element and the magnet imparts a dilating force on the nose of the wearer, which causes the nose of the wearer to dilate. |
| US10137025B2 |
Device and method for electric stimulation of muscles involved in human physiological gait pattern and brace to support an anatomical joint with such device
A device for electrical stimulation of muscles involved in the physiological gait of a human includes an element for electrical muscle stimulation. A sensor detects information relevant to the muscle stimulation. The sensor includes a gyroscope constructed to detect information including an angular speed ω and a swing direction in an extension direction and flexion direction of an anatomical lower leg of the human. An evaluation unit, including a microprocessor, evaluates the information detected by the gyroscope, determines a defined switching time for the muscle stimulation on the basis of the angular speed ω and the swing direction, and transmits the determined switching time to a control and regulation unit that triggers muscle stimulation by the element in response to receipt of the determined switching time. |
| US10137023B2 |
Colonnade (TM) expandable intragastric food flow lumen device
This invention is an expandable intragastric device for reducing food consumption and/or absorption. In an example, this device can be embodied in a plurality of longitudinal expandable members which are arranged in a colonnade configuration to form a restrictive food lumen within a stomach. Pumping a flowable substance between the interiors of these expandable members changes the rate of food flow through the stomach, the capacity of the stomach to hold food, and/or the amount of food absorbed by the body. This offers some of the beneficial effects of gastric sleeve surgery, while also being adjustable and reversible. |
| US10137022B2 |
Implantation device with handle and method of use thereof
An instrument for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen is disclosed. The instrument comprises a base member having a base handle and a deployment extension, a first tubular member having a first tubular body and a first handle, and a second tubular member having a second tubular body and a second handle. The first tubular member fits over the deployment extension and is longitudinally slidable over the deployment extension, and the second tubular member fits over the first tubular member and is longitudinally slidable over the first tubular member. The distal ends of the deployment extension, the first tubular body, and the second tubular body are adapted to hold and deploy the implantable medical device. |
| US10137020B2 |
Two pronged handle
Medical device delivery systems and methods of using the same are disclosed. Some of the delivery systems may include a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sheath. A bifurcated gripping member may be disposed on the proximal end of the catheter and the bifurcated gripping member may include a first gripping prong and a second gripping prong. A deployable prosthesis may be disposed on the distal end of the catheter. |
| US10137017B2 |
Crimper device
A crimper device can facilitate sheathing of a stent frame for vascular delivery. The device can include first and second components that rotate relative to each other to drive radial movement of one or more compression members of the device. The one or more compression members can direct and balance a compressive force within an aperture of the device. In use, the stent frame can be positioned within the aperture and be compacted by actuation of the compression members. |
| US10137016B2 |
Hollow drug-filled stent and method of forming hollow drug-filled stent
A stent is formed from a wire having an outer member, a radiopaque core member disposed within a portion of the outer member, and an annular lumen between the radiopaque core member and the outer member. A substance is disposed in the annular lumen to be eluted through at least one opening disposed through the outer member. A plurality of radiopaque core members are disposed within portions of the outer member and are separated by lumens defined by the inner surface of the outer member. The lumens and annular lumens are in fluid communication with each other. In a method for making the stent, a composite wire including an outer member, an intermediate member, and a core member is shaped into a stent pattern and processed to remove the intermediate member and portions of the radiopaque core member, without damaging the outer member. |
| US10137013B2 |
Endoluminal device and method
An endoluminal device can be configured for precise positioning during deployment within a vessel. The endoluminal device can be a tack, stent, vascular implant or other type of implant. The endoluminal device can have circumferential member with an undulating configuration having multiple inward and outward apexes and struts extending therebetween. Two of the struts can be used to establish a foot for the precise positioning of the device during deployment. A method of placing the endoluminal device can include withdrawing an outer sheath such that a portion of the endoluminal device is expanded prior to the rest of the endoluminal device. |
| US10137010B2 |
Coordinating operation of multiple lower limb devices
Systems and methods for operating autonomous lower limb devices, including at least one adjustable joint and configured for at least supporting a body are provided. A method includes collecting real-time sensor information associated with the autonomous lower limb device. The method also includes receiving, over a communications link, remote data for at least one other lower limb device configured for supporting the body. The method further includes generating control data for transitioning the autonomous lower limb device from a current state in a current finite state model for operating the autonomous lower limb device to a different state in the current finite state model, where the different state is selected based on the real-time sensor information and the remote data. |
| US10137004B2 |
Insertion tools and methods for minimally invasive spinal fusion cage
An intervertebral support insertion tool includes a tube having a distal open end for insertion in a patient proximate vertebra and a proximal open end. A shaft is received in the tube proximal open end and has a distal intervertebral support interface for engaging an intervertebral support loaded into the tube. A housing supports the tube and shaft with a first drive mechanism such a linear actuator advances the shaft in the tube. A second drive mechanism such as a rotational drive rotates the shaft. In this way the shaft advances and rotates the intervertebral support to position and deploy it between adjacent vertebrae. |
| US10136997B2 |
Tibial prosthesis for tibia with varus resection
Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed including apparatuses that can be used in a total knee replacement procedure. According to one example, a tibial implant is disclosed. The tibial implant can be configured for attachment to a tibia in a knee arthroplasty and can include a baseplate having a lateral portion and a medial portion oriented relative to an anteroposterior axis and a fixation member. Each of the lateral portion and the medial portion can have a distal surface configured to interface with a resected proximal surface of a tibia. The fixation member can be coupled to and extend both distally and medially from the baseplate such that the fixation member is oriented at an acute angle relative to the distal surface of the medial portion. |
| US10136994B2 |
Composite interbody device and associated manufacturing method
A composite interbody device includes (a) a plastic core having a superior surface and an inferior surface, (b) a superior endplate and (c) an inferior endplate. Each of the superior and inferior endplates includes (i) a bone interface side for interfacing with bone and having a plurality of pores permitting bone growth therein, and (ii) a core interface side, opposite the bone interface side, having a plurality of voids that accommodate material of the plastic core to couple the endplate to a respective one of the superior and inferior surfaces, wherein the voids are isolated from the pores to prevent the material of the plastic core from entering the pores. |
| US10136993B1 |
Native valve repair devices and procedures
A system for implanting a repair device onto a native valve of a natural heart to repair the native valve of a patient during a non-open-heart procedure. The system includes a surgical delivery instrument and a valve repair device. The surgical delivery instrument has at least one lumen. The valve repair device is configured to be delivered through the lumen of the surgical delivery instrument and to be attached to a native valve of a patient. The valve repair device includes a pair of paddles and a pair of gripping members. The paddles are movable between an open position and a closed position, and the paddles are configured to flex upon being attached to the native valve of a patient. The paddles and the gripping members are configured to attach to the native valve of the patient. |
| US10136991B2 |
Replacement heart valve implant
A replacement heart valve implant may include a braided anchor member configured to actuate between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration formed from a plurality of filaments, a circumferential seal member disposed about a distal portion of the anchor member and including a reinforcing band disposed at a distal end thereof, and a plurality of valve leaflets connected to the anchor member. The reinforcing band is secured to the anchor member adjacent a distal end of the anchor member by a plurality of lashings each attached to two individual filaments. The plurality of filaments defines a body section, a proximal crown section, and a distal crown section, wherein the proximal crown section includes a first plurality of end loops and a second plurality of end loops, wherein a proximalmost extent of the first plurality of end loops and the second plurality of end loops varies. |
| US10136990B2 |
Piggyback intraocular lens that improves overall vision where there is a local loss of retinal function
Systems and methods are provided for improving overall vision in patients suffering from a loss of vision in a portion of the retina (e.g., loss of central vision) by providing a piggyback lens which in combination with the cornea and an existing lens in the patient's eye redirects and/or focuses light incident on the eye at oblique angles onto a peripheral retinal location. The piggyback lens can include a redirection element (e.g., a prism, a diffractive element, or an optical component with a decentered GRIN profile) configured to direct incident light along a deflected optical axis and to focus an image at a location on the peripheral retina. Optical properties of the piggyback lens can be configured to improve or reduce peripheral errors at the location on the peripheral retina. One or more surfaces of the piggyback lens can be a toric surface, a higher order aspheric surface, an aspheric Zernike surface or a Biconic Zernike surface to reduce optical errors in an image produced at a peripheral retinal location by light incident at oblique angles. |
| US10136989B2 |
Prosthetic implant devices
The present invention relates to a prosthetic capsular bag and method for inserting the same. The prosthetic capsular bag helps to maintain the volume of the natural capsular bag, thereby stabilizing the effective lens position of an IOL so that refractive outcomes may be improved with cataract surgery. The prosthetic capsular bag further provides an integrated refractive surface, providing a means for experimentally determining an effective lens position prior to inserting an IOL. |
| US10136988B2 |
Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket
A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. |
| US10136984B2 |
Systems and methods for mesh augmentation and prevention of incisional hernia
Techniques for mesh augmentation and prevention of incisional hernia, including systems and methods for affixing mesh to a fascial incision. A mesh strip can be integrated with one or more uni-directional fasteners. Each fastener can include an anchoring mechanism adapted for affixation to anterior abdominal wall fascia and a mating interface. An applicator can include tension arms adapted to interface with the mating interfaces of the fasteners to maintain a vertical tension of the mesh strip and a handle coupled with the tension arms adapted to spread the tension arms and thereby control a horizontal tension of the mesh strip. The mesh strip can be configured to be aligned over a fascial incision using the applicator and affixed under tension to anterior abdominal wall fascia by tissue penetration of the anchoring mechanisms of the one or more fasteners. |
| US10136982B2 |
Polyhydroxyalkanoate medical textiles and fibers
Absorbable polyester fibers, braids, and surgical meshes with prolonged strength retention have been developed. These devices are preferably derived from biocompatible copolymers or homopolymers of 4-hydroxybutyrate. These devices provide a wider range of in vivo strength retention properties than are currently available, and could offer additional benefits such as anti-adhesion properties, reduced risks of infection or other post-operative problems resulting from absorption and eventual elimination of the device, and competitive cost. The devices may also be particularly suitable for use in pediatric populations where their absorption should not hinder growth, and provide in all patient populations wound healing with long-term mechanical stability. The devices may additionally be combined with autologous, allogenic and/or xenogenic tissues to provide implants with improved mechanical, biological and handling properties. |
| US10136967B2 |
Dental implant abutment copings
A dental abutment coping or ring for securing a dental prosthesis to dental abutments. The coping or ring includes a body for insertion into a dental prosthesis, and a cavity or space sized to accept a head of the dental abutment. The interior surface of the cavity includes an interface region sized and shaped to accept the dental abutment in a retentive interface fit or a passive fit, depending on an angle of the interface surface. The exterior surface can have channels configured to contain a cement bonding the exterior surface to the dental prosthesis. A dental prosthesis system including the dental copings provides a retentive interference fit between the prosthesis and the dental abutments, even where the dental abutments are not parallel. A plurality of copings and abutments enables a retentive fit to varying degrees depending on the degree of interference fit in each coping and abutment. |
| US10136966B2 |
Orthodontic appliance
The appliance includes a body that snaps onto the brackets attached to teeth with latching slots and so becomes detachable for daily cleaning by the patient. Inside the body there is an integrated spring function. The fabrication of the polymeric body can be done by 3D printing, which makes it possible to print integrated spring elements connecting the latching slots with the body. |
| US10136965B2 |
Customized orthodontic bracket system
A customized orthodontic bracket system is provided. The system can include a bracket having a customized bracket bonding pad for bonding the bracket to a tooth of a patient and a bracket slot adapted to receive a customized archwire. The customized archwire is adapted to be positioned in the bracket slot to form a precise bracket slot-archwire interface. The bracket slot and the archwire when positioned in the bracket slot can be positioned substantially adjacent the tooth surface to reduce induced vertical error in tooth positioning. The bracket slot can be configured to have a bracket slot width substantially matching a cross-section of the archwire to reduce torque rotation around an axis of the archwire when positioned therein to further enhance end-of-treatment tooth positioning and reduce overall treatment time. |
| US10136959B2 |
Endolumenal object sizing
An object sizing system sizes an object positioned within a patient. The object sizing system identifies a presence of the object. The object sizing system navigates an elongate body of an instrument to a position proximal to the object within the patient. An imaging sensor coupled to the elongate body captures one or more sequential images of the object. The instrument may be further moved around within the patient to capture additional images at different positions/orientations relative to the object. The object sizing system also acquires robot data and/or EM data associated with the positions and orientations of the elongate body. The object sizing system analyzes the captured images based on the acquired robot data to estimate a size of the object. |
| US10136957B2 |
Leak resistant article
Provided, among other things is a leak-resistant elastomeric barrier comprising: an elastomeric barrier comprising elastomeric polymer, having two sides, and coated on at least a portion of a first side with a highly hydrophobic coating such that the initial contact angle with water is about 130° or more, and that contact angle does not decay by more than about 10% over 40 minutes. In embodiments the highly hydrophobic coating comprises hydrophobic silica particles are disposed on a hydrophobic coating disposed on the first side, for example with a hydrophobic coating comprises that a fluorocarbon compound, a polypropylene wax, a polyethylene wax, or a mixture thereof. |
| US10136954B2 |
Surgical tool systems and method
Devices, Systems, and Methods for controlled movement of the robot system. The surgical robot system may include a robot having a robot base, a robot arm coupled to the robot base, and an end-effector coupled to the robot arm. The robot may include a plurality of omni-directional wheels affixed to the robot base allowing multiple-axis movement of the robot. The robot may further include sensors for detecting a desired movement of the robot base and a control system responsive to the plurality of sensors for controlling the multiple-axis movement of the robot by actuating two or more of the plurality of omni-directional wheels. |
| US10136952B2 |
Soft tissue balancing in articular surgery
Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device. |
| US10136942B1 |
Electrosurgical system
An RF electrode can have a straight shaft to generate an RF heat lesion that is asymmetric about the central axis of the cannula through which the RF electrode is introduced into bodily tissue. For example, a system for tissue ablation can include a cannula and an electrode, the cannula including an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the cannula shaft including an electrically conductive active tip distal to an electrically insulated cannula shaft portion, the cannula shaft including a lumen extending from a proximal opening at the proximal end of the shaft to an exit opening within a distal portion of the cannula shaft, the electrode including an electrode shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the electrode shaft including an electrically conductive active tip distal to an electrically insulated electrode shaft portion. |
| US10136935B2 |
Device for the controlled removal of osseointegrated implants and improved osseodisintegratable implants
The present invention relates to a medical device for freeing an implant from the bone of a patient to which the implant adheres to and to an implant for insertion into a bone of a patient, designed such that the implant is more homogenously heatable or coolable in a controlled way. Also provided is a method of removing an implant from a bone of a patient and a computer readable storage medium having recorded thereon a database structure. |
| US10136934B2 |
Bone treatment systems and methods
Systems and methods for treating vertebral compression fractures are discussed. In an embodiment, a method includes mixing bone cement precursors thereby causing a first chemical curing reaction characterized by a first time-viscosity profile, controllably applying energy to the bone cement from an external source to modify the first time-viscosity profile to a second time-viscosity profile, and injecting the cement into bone at a substantially constant viscosity greater than about 1000 Pa·s to greater than about 5000 Pa·s over an extended working time. In another embodiment, a bone cement injector system is provided that includes a first handle component that is detachably coupled to a second sleeve component having a distal end for positioning in bone and a flow channel extending through the first and second components. The system includes first and second thermal energy emitters for delivering energy to bone cement flows in a flow channel portion in the first and second components, respectively. |
| US10136929B2 |
Flexible bone implant
Examples of devices and methods for stabilizing a fracture in a bone include a body having an elongate distal portion having an outer surface defining a screw thread and an elongate proximal portion having a non-threaded outer surface. |
| US10136928B2 |
Rod link reducer
Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp. |
| US10136925B2 |
Spinal cross-connector
A spinal cross-connector comprises an elongated member, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and the second connector are configured to receive spinal rods and adaptable to directly attach with pedicle screws. The first connector includes a first collet head, a first clamp and a first locking means. The second connector includes a second collet head, a second clamp and a second locking mans. The first locking means is configured to tighten over a first collet head and engage with the first connector. Similarly, the second locking means is configured to tighten over a second collet head and engage with the second connector. The engagement of the first locking means with the first connector and the second locking means with the second connector locks the spinal cross-connector. |
| US10136924B2 |
Polyaxial bone screw
The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. |
| US10136919B2 |
External fixator assembly
External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position. |
| US10136918B2 |
Laparoscopic port
A laparoscopic port is disclosed which includes a tubular member comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending there between. At least one seal member provided in the lumen adapted to prevent pressurized gas flow from the distal end to the proximal end of the tubular member. The laparoscopic port further includes a shielding trigger positioned distal to the seal member in the lumen, the shielding trigger is shaped so as at least a proximal portion of the shielding trigger has a narrowing cross-section that extends towards the seal member, the proximal portion is adapted to actuate a reversibly opening and protection of the seal member upon a proximally projected pressure from a distal end of an artifact. |
| US10136905B2 |
Balloon catheter
A balloon catheter prevents detachment of a balloon from an inner shaft without using a conventional sleeve or heat-shrinkable tube. The balloon catheter includes a balloon, an inner shaft, and a tip having a proximal end portion that covers an outer periphery of a distal end of the balloon. The distal end of the balloon is sandwiched between the inner shaft and the proximal end portion of the tip, thereby joining the distal end of the balloon to the inner shaft and the tip. |
| US10136903B2 |
Tourniquet and method thereof having compliance logging and alert features, and a system thereof
A tourniquet, a method, and a system that can secure logging of compliance with an external communication apparatus and marry two segregated steps of infusing and logging. The tourniquet has a controller that monitors compliance based on signals received from various switches/sensors that indicate whether a clasp has been inserted in the buckle and thereafter whether a strap is applying pressure, and the clasp has been released within a predetermined time after the clasp has been inserted. The controller initiates communication with the external communication apparatus. Upon receiving a log successful communication from the external communication apparatus, the controller alerts the user that the logging was successful or compliance has been met. |
| US10136901B2 |
Anatomical concentric spheres THA
Devices and methods for identifying and maintaining the concentric spherical centers of a femur and acetabulum during revision or joint replacement surgery so that post surgery the anatomical spherical centers are maintained. Also disclosed are novel techniques and devices to project images onto an anatomical feature, such as exposed bone, to virtually fit trial prosthetic components, establish bone cut markings, and establishing the anatomical spherical center of a joint. |
| US10136899B2 |
Clamp for use with a cutting device
A clamp for use in a clamping and cutting device comprising a first leg (10), second leg (14) and third leg (22) which together form a cavity capable of receiving an object to be clamped when open, wherein the second leg (14) has a recessed section (20) such that the third leg (22) fits into the recessed section (20) when the clamp is closed, and a clamping and cutting device for clamping and cutting an object. |
| US10136892B2 |
Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue
A system for stapling tissue comprises a flexible endoscope and an operative head including a pair of opposed, curved tissue clamping jaws sized to pass through an esophagus, the jaws being moveable with respect to one another between an open tissue receiving configuration and a closed tissue clamping configuration, a first one of the curved jaws including a stapling mechanism and a second one of the jaws including a staple forming anvil surface, the stapling mechanism including staple slots through which staples are fired arranged in a row extending from a proximal end of the first jaw to a distal end thereof in combination with a control handle which, when the operative head is in an operative position within one of a patient's stomach and esophagus, remains outside the patient, the control handle including a first actuator for moving the jaws relative to one another and a second actuator for operating the stapling mechanism. |
| US10136888B2 |
Circular stapler and staple head assembly thereof
A circular stapler includes a staple body and an anvil assembly. The staple body includes an annular staple cartridge and an annular cutter located at a distal end thereof. The anvil assembly includes an annular anvil, an annular cutting pad and an anvil shaft. When the staple body and the anvil assembly are closed, the annular staple cartridge is associated with the annular anvil and the annular cutting pad to form at least two connected fixing spaces having height difference. The circular stapler facilitates fixing the severed staples for easily cutting. A buffer may be formed between the tissues near the new formed staples and the tissue near the severed staples in order to avoid or reduce lateral slipping, thereby reducing dragging the tissues on the end face of the anvil. |
| US10136887B2 |
Drive system decoupling arrangement for a surgical instrument
A surgical end effector is disclosed. The surgical end effector can comprise a shaft and a pair of jaws. The surgical end effector can further comprise a housing and a drive system, which can be positioned within the housing. The drive system can comprise a proximal assembly and a distal assembly, wherein the proximal assembly can be releasably coupled to the distal assembly by a pin. |
| US10136885B2 |
Three suture large bore closure device and methods
A vascular closure device includes an anchor, a suture carrying portion, and a plurality of needles. The anchor is positionable through a vessel puncture in a vessel wall and operable between expanded and contracted positions. The suture carrying portion is positioned distal of the anchor and configured to carry at least one suture. The plurality of needles are operable between an advanced position extending through the vessel wall adjacent to the vessel puncture to connect to the at least one suture, and a retracted position in which the plurality of needles position the at least one suture through the vessel wall. At least one of the plurality of needles extends through an aperture in the anchor when in the advanced position. |
| US10136883B2 |
Method of anchoring a suture
Suture anchors and associated methods are disclosed having suture locking features able to lock multiple suture ends extending from a body tissue, such as from a bone tunnel, with a single device. |
| US10136880B2 |
Assembly for augmenting hard tissue
An augmentation method is provided, wherein a thermoplastic augmentation element is subject to mechanical energy impact and mechanical pressure by a tool so that augmentation material of the augmentation element is liquefied and pressed into hard tissue to augment the hard tissue, wherein in at least one axial depth, the augmentation element is segmented as a function of the circumferential angle so that at this axial depth the circumferential wall of the initial opening in first regions is in contact with the augmentation element and in second regions is not in contact with the augmentation element. |
| US10136879B2 |
System and method for non-contact electronic articulation sensing
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a handle portion, a body portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a first longitudinal axis and an articulating tool assembly defining a second longitudinal axis and having a proximal end. The articulating tool assembly is disposed at a distal end of the body portion and is movable from a first position in which the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis to at least a second position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis. The instrument also includes an articulation mechanism configured to articulate the articulating tool assembly, the articulation mechanism including an articulation sensor assembly configured to transmit a sensor signal to a microcontroller which is configured to determine an articulation angle of the articulation assembly. |
| US10136877B2 |
Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and image processing apparatus
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes a parameter setting unit, a Fly Thru image generating unit, and a controlling unit. The parameter setting unit sets a value of an image quality adjusting parameter used for generating a PVR image obtained by projecting the inside of a lumen from a predetermined viewpoint, on the basis of information about the lumen rendered in an MPR image generated by using volume data. The Fly Thru image generating unit generates the PVR image by using the value of the image quality adjusting parameter that was set. The controlling unit then causes a monitor to display the PVR image. |
| US10136867B2 |
Radiological imaging system with improved internal movement
A radiological imaging system including a bed and a load-bearing structure supporting the bed. The system also includes a gantry defining a main axis of expansion, and the gantry has a source suitable to emit radiation and a detector with a sensitive surface suitable to detect the radiation. The gantry also has an internal inner guide suitable to rotate the detector around the main axis of expansion defining an inner sliding trajectory, and an internal outer guide suitable to rotate the source around the main axis of expansion defining an outer sliding trajectory. In one embodiment, the distance from the source to the main axis of expansion is greater than the distance from the detector to the main axis of expansion. The gantry also includes a casing housing the source, the detector, the internal inner guide, and the internal outer guide. |
| US10136866B2 |
Radiation irradiation device
A radiation irradiation device includes a radiation generation unit; an arm part; a support member having one end to which the arm part is connected; a body part to which the support member is connected; and a leg part on which the body part is placed. The leg part includes first casters that are provided on a front side of the leg part and second casters that are provided on a rear side of the leg part. The diameter of wheels of the second casters and is greater than the diameter of wheels of the first casters, and the gravity center position of the entire device is closer to the second casters side than a center between the first casters and the second casters in a state where the arm part is rotationally moved until the radiation generation unit is located at a vertically lowermost position. |
| US10136862B2 |
Method of sonifying brain electrical activity
A digital processor system having one or more processors and memory obtains a time-domain signal representing brain activity, the time-domain signal having a time varying signal value. The system concurrently generates a set of acoustic parameters, including a plurality of time-varying acoustic parameters, where one or more of the plurality of time-varying acoustic parameters is modulated in accordance with at least the signal value of the time-domain signal. The system combines the concurrently generated set of acoustic parameters to produce a representation of an acoustic signal corresponding to the time-domain signal, where the acoustic signal, in audible form, manifests one or more audibly discernible variations across a plurality of stages of a brain activity event. |
| US10136861B2 |
System and method for predicting acute cardiopulmonary events and survivability of a patient
A method of producing an artificial neural network capable of predicting the survivability of a patient, including: storing in an electronic database patient health data comprising a plurality of sets of data, each set having at least one of a first parameter relating to heart rate variability data and a second parameter relating to vital sign data, each set further having a third parameter relating to patient survivability; providing a network of nodes interconnected to form an artificial neural network, the nodes comprising a plurality of artificial neurons, each artificial neuron having at least one input with an associated weight; and training the artificial neural network using the patient health data such that the associated weight of the at least one input of each artificial neuron is adjusted in response to respective first, second and third parameters of different sets of data from the patient health data. |
| US10136859B2 |
System and method for outpatient management of chronic disease
An outpatient ambulatory patient worn apparatus for managing chronic lung disease includes a plurality of sensors configured to be worn by a patient and to measure a plurality of physiological data. The plurality of sensors includes at least an oximeter, a respiratory rate sensor, and at least one activity or motion sensor. A central monitoring unit (CMU) is worn by the patient in an outpatient setting during activities of daily living. The CMU categorizes each recorded measurement of each of the plurality of sensors stored in a set of time stamped primary data by a predominate activity type to generate a set of activity type stamped data, the predominate activity types include rest, exertion, and sleep. A generate report process provides at least one or more reports. An outpatient ambulatory patient worn long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) apparatus and a method for managing chronic lung disease are also described. |
| US10136855B2 |
Automatic adjustment of helmet parameters based on a category of play
Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for automatic adjustment of helmet parameters based on a category of play. Aspects include monitoring a plurality of sensors in a helmet and determining the category of play for a user of the helmet based on data received from the plurality of sensors. Aspects further include automatically adjusting one or more parameters of the helmet based on the category of play. |
| US10136854B2 |
Stretchable thermoelectric material and thermoelectric device including the same
A thermoelectric material includes a stretchable polymer, and a thermoelectric structure and an electrically conductive material that are mixed together with the stretchable polymer. The thermoelectric material may be applied to self-power generating wearable electronic apparatuses. |
| US10136851B2 |
Integrated device to measure variations in neuromuscular control when tracing defined target patterns and a system and method of using the integrated device
An integrated device that detects and stores, in digital form, the muscle movements that occur when an operator traces a defined figure or pattern with a pointing device, such as a laser beam. The movement data is stored and analyzed for monitoring and diagnosing a neuromuscular condition or neuromuscular variations. Movement disorders can be determined and progression and change analyzed over time using the stored data. |
| US10136845B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods associated with analyte monitoring devices and devices incorporating the same
Analyte monitoring systems, devices, and methods associated with analyte monitoring devices, and devices incorporating the same are provided. Various graphical user interfaces (GUI) and navigation flows are provided for performing various features, activities, functions, etc., associated with the analyte monitoring device or system. Intuitive navigation is provided to enhance the interpretation of analyte measurements. |
| US10136844B2 |
Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data. |
| US10136842B2 |
Footwear apparatus with technique feedback
A footwear apparatus includes a sensor in the footwear apparatus positioned to monitor an activity technique of the user when the footwear apparatus is joined with a foot of the user and a feedback generator is arranged to produce at least one of a haptic communication or an optical communication to the user in response to detecting a pattern in the activity technique. |
| US10136841B2 |
Multi-functional smart mobility aid devices and methods of use
Embodiments of a smart mobility aid device may have sensors to collect, monitor, analyze and represent data including but not limited to activity tracking, biometrics and safety and emergency features. The activity tracking include number of steps, miles, and activity speed, user pressure on a device, activity types and analysis. The user biometric data includes but is not limited to blood work, blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, oxygen level/rate, ECG, EMG, muscle strain, humidity, UV, body temperature. Additional features include an emergency button, fall detection, warnings, and user pattern analysis changes. The mobility aid device is connected to other smart electronic device and/or the Internet using but not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and or/and SIM card. The device gives the user or/and caregiver live feedback about user health metrics and status using a data representation method. |
| US10136840B2 |
Fitness training system for merging energy expenditure calculations from multiple devices
Systems and methods for prompting a user to perform an exercise and monitoring the exercise are provided. Multiple independent sensors or sensor systems may be used to calculate energy expenditure. Various criteria may be used to manually or automatically select the independent sensor or sensor system or combination that will be used with the energy expenditure calculations. |
| US10136838B2 |
Personal spirometer
A spirometer for correlating test results with other user date to indicate a relationship, said spirometer comprising: (a) a processor; (b) memory operatively connected to said processor and configured with instruction to instruct the processor to perform the following steps: (i) recording spirometer results of a user; (ii) correlating said results with user data, said user data comprising at least one of a medication log, a medical diary, a baseline performance for said user provided by a healthcare provider, or other results from other testing devices; and (iii) indicating a relationship between said results and said user data. |
| US10136836B2 |
Immunity from magnetic disturbance for a magnetic location tracker
Apparatus, including a ferromagnetic sheet and at least one radiator, mounted in proximity to the ferromagnetic sheet and configured to radiate a magnetic field into a region in proximity thereto. The apparatus further includes a solid sheet of thermal insulation, mounted between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator so as to prevent transfer of thermal energy from the at least one radiator to the ferromagnetic sheet. |
| US10136834B2 |
Neuronal resonance magnetic resonance imaging method
The present disclosure provides a neuronal resonance-magnetic resonance imaging (NR-MRI) method and technology for measuring a difference between a resting state and a state of providing external stimuli with respect to various frequency bands by using the NR-MRI scheme through frequency band selection filter characteristic mapping of neurons. In addition, the present disclosure provides technology for revealing a frequency selective communication mechanism between brain regions on the basis of systems biology researches for the frequency selective communication mechanism between the brain regions as well as technology useful for completing proof-of-concept and a frequency selective communication map between the entire brain regions. |
| US10136833B2 |
Implantable radio-frequency sensor
A diagnostic apparatus comprising a sealed case, a first antenna and a second antenna and processing circuitry are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the sealed case includes a biocompatible material and is configured for implantation within a body of a patient. Further, each one of the first antenna and the second antenna are configured to be implanted in the body in proximity to a target tissue, generate and transmit radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves through the target tissue to the other antenna, and output a signal in response to RF waves received from the other antenna. In addition, the processing circuitry can be contained within the case and is configured to receive and process the signal from each antenna so as to derive and output an indication of a characteristic of the target tissue. |
| US10136832B2 |
Real-time stimulation artifact suppression for simultaneous electrophysiological electrical stimulation and recording
A system and method of suppressing stimulation artifacts when performing electrophysiological electrical stimulation and recording. An artifact waveform is captured associated with a stimulus output, and then the artifact waveform calibrated during another stimulus output for accurately representing the actual artifact waveform received within each measured response to a stimulus. During actual stimulus generation and response recording, the calibrated artifact waveform is subtracted in at least one of the amplifier stages so that the artifacts are removed from the amplified response to the stimulus thus providing an accurate output without saturating the amplifiers. |
| US10136831B2 |
Sweat sensing with chronological assurance
Devices that sense sweat and are capable of providing chronological assurance are described. The device uses at least one sensor to measure sweat or its components and to determine a sweat sampling rate. The chronological assurance is determined, at least in part, using the sweat sampling rate. The sweat sampling rate may be determined, at least in part, using a sweat volume and/or a sweat generation rate, both of which may be measured or predetermined. |
| US10136827B2 |
Hand-held vital signs monitor
The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates as interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC. |
| US10136825B2 |
Long-term implantable silicon carbide neural interface device using the electrical field effect
Field effect devices, such as capacitors and field effect transistors, are used to interact with neurons. Cubic silicon carbide is biocompatible with the neuronal environment and has the chemical and physical resilience required to withstand the body environment and does not produce toxic byproducts. It is used as a basis for generating a biocompatible semiconductor field effect device that interacts with the brain for long periods of time. The device signals capacitively and receives signals using field effect transistors. These signals can be used to drive very complicated systems such as multiple degree of freedom limb prosthetics, sensory replacements, and may additionally assist in therapies for diseases like Parkinson's disease. |
| US10136822B1 |
Method and apparatus for non-invasively detecting blood volume imbalances in a mammalian subject
Noninvasive methods and apparatus for detecting blood volume imbalances in a mammalian subject are disclosed. The method includes obtaining baseline measurements of at least three physiological parameters from a subject wherein the parameters are selected from the group consisting of heart rate, electrical body impedance, skin temperature, perfusion index, peripheral blood flow and skin humidity. Measurements of electrical body impedance, skin temperature, perfusion index, peripheral blood flow and skin humidity are taken at one or more extremities of the subject such as the calf, ankle, forearm, thigh, fingers and toes. The physiological parameters for which baseline measurements were obtained are then monitored to detect changes from the baseline measurements that indicate blood volume imbalances. A preferred embodiment comprises computing a baseline blood volume index from the baseline value measurements of each parameter to be monitored and then carrying out the step of monitoring by obtaining real time (current) value measurements of these parameters which are inputted into an algorithm which computes a real time (current) blood volume index based upon the differences between the baseline and real time (current) value measurements. |
| US10136819B2 |
Short-wave infrared super-continuum lasers and similar light sources for imaging applications
An imaging device includes laser diodes (LDs) generating near-infrared wavelength light, lenses configured to deliver the light to tissue, a first receiver having one or more detectors, and a first part with at least one of the LDs capable of being pulsed. The first receiver receives light reflected from the tissue and is synchronized to the pulsed light and configured to perform a time-of-flight measurement. An infrared camera receives light reflected by the tissue from a second part of the imaging device. The camera captures light while the second part is off, and while the second part is on to generate corresponding signals, and differences the signals to generate an image. An array of LDs generates a grid of spots on the tissue, which is reflected to the camera. A coupled phone, tablet, or computer receives and processes the time-of-flight measurement, the image, and the reflected grid of spots. |
| US10136817B2 |
Body area network pairing improvements for clinical workflows
A method for establishing a connection between a first electronic computing device and a second electronic computing device includes moving the second electronic computing device so that it is proximal to the first electronic computing device. When the first electronic computing device detects the proximity of the first electronic computing device relative to the second electronic computing device, a radio on the first electronic device is set to a connectable and discoverable state. A wireless connection is automatically established between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. Data is transmitted between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. |
| US10136816B2 |
Medical devices and methods
Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. |
| US10136813B2 |
Systems and methods for patient cardiovascular and respiratory management
An information display and control system that enables a fast and easy understanding and management of the status of the patient's cardiovascular and ventilation systems is disclosed. The system can control administration and management of a patient's medication and fluids. The display is organized by goals related to management of patient's cardiovascular system, ventilation system, and medications and fluids administration and management. Such goals include hemodynamics, oxygenation, CO2 removal, medication status, and fluids status. |
| US10136796B2 |
Medical device positioning system
Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention may include an outer flexible tube and a positioning mechanism configured for rotating one portion of the flexible tube relative to another portion of the flexible tube. |
| US10136791B2 |
Convertible dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a filtration system that can be configured in a chopping or filtration only arrangement. A check valve cover attached to an accumulator is inserted into a main intake of a sump and divides the main intake into a fluid recirculation chamber in communication with a recirculation intake port, and a separate fluid draining chamber in communication with a drain port. When a drain pump is actuated, fluid is pulled from the accumulator through the drain port until pressure within the fluid draining chamber drops below the pressure of the sump and a check valve in the check valve cover is forced open, allowing fluid to be channeled out of the fluid recirculation chamber into the fluid draining chamber. Optionally, a fine filter system can replace the convertible filtration system, whereby the main intake is in fluid communication with both the recirculation intake port and the drain port. |
| US10136790B2 |
Applicator for sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution
A textile applicator for application of a sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution to a surface. The applicator incorporates a plurality of direct spun polyester microfiber yarns to define a textile surface which does not bind or inactivate quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine-based or peracetic and/or other peroxygen based sanitizing and/or disinfecting agents. Thus, the sanitizing and/or disinfecting agent is readily released to the surface being treated without any requirement of pre-loading surface binding sites or applying a charge-modifying surface treatment. |
| US10136789B2 |
All-in-one squeezable scrubbing tool
An all-in-one cleaning device, e.g., such as may be used in cleaning the inside of a shower. The device may provide the ability to dispense a cleaning composition carried within the device itself, and scrub the cleaning composition onto or into the surfaces to be cleaned (e.g., shower walls, floors, corners, mirrors, etc.). The device may include a squeezable container housing holding the cleaning composition in a reservoir defined therein, with a dispensing valve configured to dispense the cleaning composition from the reservoir, through the valve when a user squeezes the container housing. A sled may be provided, e.g., snap-fit to a bottom wall of the container housing, with a substrate configured as a scrubbing pad attached to the bottom of the sled. |
| US10136788B2 |
Broom
A broom (10) comprising a head (12) and a handle (14). The head (12) comprises a first portion (16) having a plurality of bristles and a second portion (17) extending outwardly from the first portion (16) at an angle thereto. A recess (28) extends from adjacent a first end of the second portion (17) to adjacent a second end of the second portion (17) and a scraper blade (30) is fixed at least partially within the recess (28) such that at least portions of longitudinal ends of the scraper blade (30) are covered. |
| US10136786B2 |
Charging stand for vacuum cleaner
A charging stand (100) for a vacuum cleaner (200) includes: a body (1); and a blade (4) vertically disposed on the body (1), in which the blade (4) extends curvedly along a length direction of the blade (4) and is configured to cut off hairs wound around a brushroll (201) of the vacuum cleaner (200). |
| US10136784B2 |
Autonomous vacuum
An autonomous vacuum cleaner includes an outer housing, a suction nozzle, and a suction motor and a fan assembly operable to generate an airflow through the vacuum cleaner from the suction nozzle through a debris separator to a clean air exhaust. A fan of the fan assembly is rotatable about an axis of rotation of the suction motor and the fan assembly. The debris separator includes a cyclonic separator operable to separate debris from the airflow, the cyclonic separator located within the housing and includes a cylindrical wall along a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end, a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, a debris outlet adjacent the second end of the cylindrical wall, and a dust bin in fluid communication with the debris outlet of the cyclonic separator, where the cyclonic separator is coaxial with the motor and fan assembly. |
| US10136782B2 |
Multi-function combined brush for vacuum cleaner
Multi-function combined brush (1) for vacuum cleaner. A brush (1) for vacuum cleaner of a “combined” type, i.e. a brush (1) capable of changing the operating mode without being obliged to replace the accessory, whose main feature consists of its possibility of alternating its functions, for instance carpets, floors, and liquids, by way of a pedal (7) featuring one static position. Very advantageously, the innovative solution according to the present application makes it possible to embody a combined brush (1) capable of performing different functions in one device. |
| US10136777B2 |
Stool for use with a toilet
A stool is provided that provides a raised heel squat position to a user that engages the stool. The raised heel squatting position promotes a healthy and productive experience on a toilet. The stool may be collapsible for easier storage and transportation. The stool may be adjustable to provide custom fittings to different size users. Additionally, the stool may be intelligent and may provide a customized immersive experience to a person on a toilet. |
| US10136776B2 |
Toilet apparatus
A toilet apparatus according to an embodiment includes a human body detector and a controlled part. The toilet apparatus is mounted to a toilet. The human body detector radiates a radio wave and detects a human body based on the signal that is obtained. The human body detector outputs a control signal based on the detection result. The controlled part is controlled based on the control signal. The human body detector has two or more establishment times from when the signal is obtained until when the detection result based on the signal is established. |
| US10136775B2 |
Toilet bowl apparatus and seal member
A toilet bowl apparatus includes: a toilet bowl main body; a functional part installed at an upper section of the toilet bowl main body; a seal member attached to at least one of the toilet bowl main body and the functional part and disposed in a gap between the toilet bowl main body and the functional part, and the seal member includes a soft seal body and an elastic body covered by the soft seal body. |
| US10136774B2 |
Cozy comfort toilet seat cover: the fleece seat
The seat cover presented herein includes multiple inner and outer flaps that extend around a toilet seat, where each inner flap secures to one of the outer flaps to secure the seat cover to the toilet seat. To provide a tight fit, the solution presented herein further includes two hinge flaps that extend around the outer rim of the toilet seat proximate the hinges of the toilet seat and between two outer flaps. The hinge flaps secure to an adjacent outer flap to more tightly secure the seat cover to the toilet seat. The solution presented herein may be used for any conventional toilet seat, e.g., round and/or oval toilet seats. |
| US10136772B2 |
Toilet seat and method of manufacturing a toilet seat
A toilet seat includes a body, a bottom plate, and a joining member. The body includes a seating part and a side wall part. The side wall part extends from each of an inner end and an outer end of the seating part. The bottom plate includes a bottom plate part and a protrusion part. The bottom plate part and the seating part face each other. The protrusion part protrudes laterally from the bottom plate part and is configured to be pressed by an end of the side wall part. The joining member joins the body and the bottom plate. The joining member is formed of a filling material poured to closely contact a side surface of the bottom plate part and a non-pressing surface other than a surface pressing the protrusion part on the end of the side wall part. |
| US10136766B2 |
Shower bench seat
A shower bench seat configured for use in a shower area is provided. The shower bench seat including an inboard assembly configured for placement within the shower area and an outboard assembly configured for placement adjacent the shower area. An intermediate assembly is configured to connect the inboard assembly to the outboard assembly. The intermediate assembly is further configured to retain a shower curtain within the shower area thereby facilitating use of the shower bench seat by a user in a seated position and simultaneously facilitating retention of water within the shower area. |
| US10136764B2 |
High-speed blending blade for a food processing appliance
A high-speed blending blade for a food-processing appliance includes two opposing upwardly arcuate blades, wherein each of the upwardly arcuate blades defines a continuously-curved downward top surface, two opposing downwardly arcuate blades, wherein each of the downwardly arcuate blades defines a continuously-curved upward top surface, a central blade portion having a central top surface, wherein the top central surface is co-planar with a portion of each downward top surface and each upward top surface and a pair of opposing top blades extending at a predetermined angle from proximate the central top surface. |
| US10136760B2 |
Rotisserie and grill cylindrical tumbler
A cooking device that allows you to BBQ and smoke different foods on a grill is disclosed. The present invention allows for use with or without a rotisserie. It has a locking lid on one end which doubles as a locking mechanism with a handle. Each end has holes to allow for most rotisseries on the market. The holes at both ends of the can are offset. This creates a tumbling effect that helps stir the ingredients when turned. |
| US10136759B2 |
Breastmilk handling apparatus particularly useful for warming of breastmilk containers such as bottles and syringes
The present invention relates to an infant feeding warming system useful to repeatedly and precisely warm breastmilk or formula for use in the NICU. The system in one form comprises a bedside unit that is attachable to an IV pole. The system may also comprise a centralized warming station with multiple chambers, wherein one chamber heats a bottle or syringe, and the remaining chambers are used for storage and/or refrigeration. The system will use a non-liquid heating system to heat feedings. A disposable liner may be used inside the chamber. The system may also contain heating algorithms that are based on a user inputting milk parameters such as volume and initial temperature. |
| US10136758B1 |
Food pan cover with indicia holder and self-closing hinges
Provided is a cover for a food container comprising a self-closing hinged lid and a first and second indicia insert. The cover comprises a cover plate, a lid, and a self-closing hinge. The cover plate secures the cover to a food container and further includes a flange for accepting a first advertising indicia. The hinged lid rests on top of the cover plate and includes a flange for accepting a second advertising indicia, a notch for accessing the container, and support ribs. The self-closing hinges secure the cover plate to the hinged lid and further include a pair of hinge stops that are angled towards the hinges to prevent the hinged lid from remaining in an open position without an external force holding the lid open. |
| US10136755B2 |
Coding insert for use in a food preparation machine
The disclosure is directed to a coding insert for associating to a food ingredient capsule adapted to be functionally inserted in the cavity of a food preparation machine, characterized in that said coding insert is a disc or a ring that comprises at least one deformable portion that is deformed when said insert is inserted into the machine cavity, and/or when said cavity is closed, so that at least one machine operational parameter is set by detection of there action force on the machine cavity by the deformed portion, so as to customize the machine brewing functional parameters to each coding insert inserted therein with the capsule it is associated with. |
| US10136752B2 |
Code translation program for precision sous vide cooker device
A method for translating cooking time and temperatures for prepackaged food products. The sous-vide program allows users to cook to a food manufacturer recommended doneness based on the size, shape and fat content of the food. The program also lets user adjust setting if the users modified the food product like cut it in half. The program can be located on the sous vide cooking device or on person computing device. |
| US10136750B2 |
Plastic container for boiling water
A plastic container for boiling water is provided. The plastic container is lightweight, inexpensive to manufacture, and safe for cooking food by boiling. The plastic container is made of food grade high density polyethylene having a melting point of at least 120 degrees Celsius. The container includes a water heater having a heating element located near the bottom of the container. The water heater is securely attached to the side wall of the container and can be plugged into a standard alternating current electrical outlet. The water heater is capable of heating water to boiling temperature. |
| US10136748B1 |
Holiday tree with central support, rope light and stand
The holiday tree kit is a decorative element suggestive of an illuminated tree which is suitable for use during holidays and special events. The holiday tree kit comprises a rope light that spirals down from the top of a support armature and widens as it descends. The holiday tree kit includes an illuminated tree top ornament that supports the rope light. The holiday tree kit provides stands that are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. |
| US10136746B2 |
Eating utensil assembly including through-opening carried pair of sticks and related methods
An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil including a first handle having a through-opening therein each having a proximal end and enlarged width distal end that is enlarged relative to the proximal end to define a first handle contour and a through-opening contour, respectively. The first handle may also include a first eating utensil head coupled to one of the proximal and distal ends of the first handle. A second eating utensil may be removably carried within the through-opening. The second eating utensil may have a proximal and an enlarged distal end to define a second eating utensil contour. The second eating utensil, first handle, and through-opening contours may match. The second eating utensil may include a pair of sticks each having a tapered shape. Breakaway tabs may removably couple the first and second eating utensils. |
| US10136744B2 |
Electrically heated foot canopy for bed top sheets, blankets, quilts, beds or sleeping bags and the like
A sleeping bag includes a top portion; and a bottom portion, with the bottom portion including a back-folded foot canopy therein configured to allow expansion when feet of a user are extended in an upward direction therewithin and providing room and maneuverability for the feet of the user. The sides of the foot canopy comprise walls formed by back folds each extending substantially across a width of the bottom portion and said walls and back folds are opposite and spaced apart from each other. |
| US10136742B1 |
Food item assembly line
A food assembly line is provided for assembling a food item according to an order. The food assembly line includes multiple work stations at which the food item may be positioned, and a display system including a display device at each of the multiple work stations. The display system is configured to display information associated with the order at the display devices. The display system is further configured to update the display devices during assembly of the food item so that each display device displays at least a portion of the information when the food item is positioned proximate the display device. |
| US10136739B2 |
Ergonomic twin baby carrier
A child carrier for carrying two children of different sizes has a first and second child carrier portions including first and second carrier pouches, respectively, each pouch attached at its bottom to a waist support, and shoulder straps. The first and second child carrier portions are configured to be secured between the shoulder straps and directly opposite one another. At least one of the child carrier pouches is configured to extend behind the shoulder straps, such that a heavy weight in the opposite child carrier pouch that presses the shoulder straps tightly against a wearer does not compress a child therein against the wearer. Each of the child carrier pouches is curved towards a wearer to prevent a child inserted therein from facing away from the wearer and is configured to hold a child in a seated straddle position. |
| US10136738B2 |
Hook-on chair
The present invention discloses a hook-on chair comprising a seat, a lower clamping arm, a height adjustment mechanism and a height fine-adjustment mechanism. The seat comprises a seat body, which is provided with an upper clamping arm and a vertical support tube. The lower clamping arm is arranged on the vertical support tube and vertically moves along the same. A lower clamping unit is arranged on the front portion of the lower clamping arm and below the upper clamping arm. The height adjustment mechanism comprises an adjustment part arranged in the vertical support tube, and a first locking device used for locking the lower clamping arm on the adjustment part. The height fine-adjustment mechanism is arranged on the lower portion of the vertical support tube, and used for driving the adjustment part to vertically move in the vertical support tube and adjust the height of the lower clamping arm. |
| US10136734B2 |
Electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch
An electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch that includes a blanket portion disposed between a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the blanket portion having a front surface and a back surface, wherein a person wearing the electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch is in operational communication with a boustrophedonic heating element disposed within the blanket portion by means of a control pad disposed on a first cord in circuit with the heating element, and a second cord releasably interconnects the heating element alternately among at least three external power sources including a rechargeable battery pack. |
| US10136732B2 |
Seating apparatus and methods of using the same
In one aspect, seating apparatus are described herein. In some embodiments, a seating apparatus comprises a seating surface, two arms projecting upwardly from the seating surface, and a fastening strap. The fastening strap is operable to be adjusted between a tightened position and a loosened position. When the fastening strap is adjusted to the tightened position, it is operable to restrict motion of the seating surface relative to the chair. |
| US10136729B2 |
Folding chair
A folding chair includes a seat, a back, an interlinking device, a front leg, and a rear leg. The seat, the back, the interlinking device, the front leg, and the rear leg are interlinked. The seat includes at least one guiding portion, and the interlinking device includes at least one actuating member, which is movably coupled to the guiding portion. A user can fold or unfold the folding chair by a single-handed operation, such as pushing or pulling on the back or pulling a handle. |
| US10136728B2 |
Adjustable furniture
A chair having an adjustable backrest and control actuator disposed forward of the backrest hinge, for controlling the backrest angle. The chair has a backrest support hinged to the backrest away from the backrest/chair hinge, and coupled directly or indirectly to track runners which run along elongated support tracks. A positioner is controlled by the control actuator and coupled to the backrest support and track runners, limiting the extent to which the track runners may move along the support tracks and thus control the angle of the backrest. |
| US10136726B2 |
Modular cabinet with hidden clamping system
The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a hidden pin joining system. The hidden pin joining system allows panels of the cabinet to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The different joining pin designs allow for different ways of discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The specially designed drill bits allow the system to work seamlessly. Using CAD/CAM machinery, the drill bits can cut stock pieces that can be taken to installation sites, and formed into custom cabinetry for kitchen, closets, or any other desired shelving units. |
| US10136725B2 |
Outdoor convertible table-like furniture with multiple levels
A convertible outdoor patio table is provided. The table includes a metallic frame mounted on wheels, the frame surrounding a generally hollow interior, an outer body member which is coupled to and substantially surrounds side portions of the frame, the outer body member being made of a weather resistant material, a railing coupled to the frame and defining a shoulder positioned adjacent the outer body member at the generally hollow interior, a tabletop lid member which removably engages with at least one of the shoulder or the outer body member to close the generally hollow interior, and a functional/storage device which is revealed for access and use when the tabletop lid member is disengaged from the outer body member. The functional/storage device substantially covers a surface area bounded at the top end of the frame to maximize usage of space within the generally hollow interior. |
| US10136720B2 |
Cosmetic container
A cosmetic container includes a first cap that removably engages with a first end of the container main part and includes an applicator for applying the cosmetic product. The container includes a second cap that removably engages with a second end of the container main part. A finishing tool for finishing makeup is placed at a position of the container main part near the second end, a diameter of the first cap increases from a connection portion with the container main part toward a closed end of the first cap and has a maximum diameter at a position between the connection portion and the closed end. A diameter of the second increases from a connection portion with the container main part toward a closed end of the second cap and has a maximum diameter at a position between the connection portion and the closed end. |
| US10136719B2 |
Fluid applicator systems
Embodiments of the present invention provide fluid applicator systems that allow access to product located at the bottom of the bottle toward the end of the useful lifetime of the product. There is provided a platform that moves with respect to the bottle base and an applicator that moves with respect to the cap. |
| US10136718B2 |
Valve mechanism with applicator tip for cosmetic containers
An assembly having a valve mechanism with applicator tip for cosmetic containers, in particular for compressible tubes, having two separate valves, one in the actuation mechanism and one at the applicator tip, with a lid-like mounting base having an external attaching element for attachment of the base in a liquid-tight manner to the bottleneck of a suitable compressible container, and having an internal attaching element which also defines a passage for a product. The internal attaching element is also an integral part of a first valve capable of sliding upwards and downwards, with the lower end of the first valve oriented to open and close the passage, while the upper end is centered inside a sleeve, wherein the sleeve receives through its top end the base of an applicator tip into its inner portion, and the external portion of the sleeve receives an overcap that surrounds the applicator tip. |
| US10136710B2 |
Crankless cantilevered umbrella
A cantilevered umbrella comprising a mast having an elongated configuration, a cantilevered arm extending from the mast, a canopy extending from the cantilevered arm, a carriage connected to the cantilevered arm, and at least one of a constant force spring or a gas spring connected to the mast. The carriage is vertically moveable along the mast to move the canopy between an open position, wherein the canopy is extended, and a collapsed position, wherein the canopy is collapsed. The at least one of the constant force spring or the gas spring is operable with the carriage to assist with moving the canopy between the open position and the collapsed position and to counterbalance the weight of the cantilevered arm and the canopy. |
| US10136709B2 |
Cantilever umbrella
A cantilever umbrella assembly is provided that includes an upright pole, a runner, a transverse pole, and a canopy. The upright pole includes an upright guide surface. The runner is coupled with the upright pole and has a bearing coupled with the guide surface for guiding the runner along the upright pole. The cantilever umbrella assembly includes a deployable tension member with a first end disposed in the transverse pole and a second end coupled with the canopy. |
| US10136708B2 |
Light precious alloy of gold and titanium and components for timepieces or jewellery made from such a light precious alloy of gold and titanium
Light, precious gold-titanium based alloy containing, by mass, at least 750‰ of gold, characterized in that said alloy has the following composition formula: TiaAubMcTd where a, b, c, d are atomic proportions such that: a+b+c+d=1, 0.45≤a≤0.55; 0.41≤b≤0.495; 0.025≤c≤0.13; 0.001≤d≤0.025, where M represents one or more elements taken from among a first group including Nb, V, Pd, Pt, Fe, and where T represents a maximum of two elements taken from among a second group including Nb, V, Pd, Pt, Fe, Mo, Ta, W, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Ir, Cr, Mn, Cu, Zn, Ag, Al, B, Si, Ge, Sn, Sb, In, with the exception of said metals M comprised in said alloy. Component for timepiece or for jewellery made from such a light, precious gold-titanium based alloy. |
| US10136707B2 |
Fastener element, fastener stringer and slide fastener
A fastener element has a central land portion and first and second bulging portions bulging from the central land portion toward the tape front surface side and the tape rear surface side in the element thickness direction. The first and second bulging portions respectively have a bulging end surface facing to the element thickness direction. The bulging end surface has a quadrilateral base end surface which is long in the element length direction and a tapered protrusion end surface protruding from the base end surface in the element width direction. Thus, it is possible to make the fastener element look like a single-sided metal element and to make a slide fastener which is formed by using the fastener elements lighter than a conventional slide fastener having single-sided metal elements. |
| US10136706B2 |
Touch screen electronic device with at least one fastener member, and the kit and method for placing, holding and mounting such devices using at least one hook and one loop of fastener technology
The present invention discloses a kit for holding and mounting portable electronic devices in different places quickly and easily; comprising at least one electronic devices, at least one adhesive accessory, and at least one case, cover, or protective cover for strap; where each of these parts comprises at least one hook and loop fastening element, positioned, joined, adapted, adhered, coupled, configured, connected and adjusted to its structure; The whole kit provides a greater level of versatility, maneuverability, and practicality to the functions of the electronic device.Any of the parts of the kit, whether the case, cover, or protective cover, the accessory, and the strap; they may be joined and separated when convenient by the user, thanks to the provisions, features, and characteristics of the hook and loop fastener that each of these possess; which generates an adhesive union without the need to use tools or alternative elements and materials.Finally, the kit presentation is provided in one or more colors, shapes or special designs; including transparent designs to provide consumers with options to meet the needs of their devices. In addition, the kit appears in a variety of shapes, designs, sizes and types for any desired utility. |
| US10136704B2 |
Fabric fasteners
A coupling for securing fabric items includes a pin assembly which has a head and a shaft. The shaft passes through the fabric items. A catch is then mated with the shaft such that the fabric items are sandwiched between the head and the catch. A magnetic release member is employed when it becomes necessary to decouple the catch from the shaft. |
| US10136703B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for making custom orthotics, insoles and other footwear inserts
An apparatus to assist in making an orthotic, insole or other footwear insert that is customized to a plantar surface of an individual's foot is provided. The apparatus includes a portable housing; a heater unit to selectively heat the orthotic or a heel cap of the footwear insert to increase its pliability; at least one alignment device to assist in positioning and orientating the individual's foot prior to conforming the orthotic or the heel cap to the plantar surface of the individual's foot; and a vacuum system to selectively apply a vacuum around the individual's foot to bring the orthotic or the heel cap into conformance with the plantar surface of the individual's foot prior to setting of the orthotic or the heel cap. Related methods of making custom orthotics, insoles and other footwear inserts are also provided. |
| US10136700B2 |
Article of footwear with fluid-filled chamber lacking an inflation channel and method for making the same
An article of footwear is provided having a pressurized fluid-filled chamber in the sole structure having a continuous perimeter weld and lacking an inflation channel. The chamber may be formed from opposing polymer sheets, a continuous perimeter weld lacking a weld channel bonding the sheets and forming an interior void between the sheets, and a fluid disposed within the interior void exerting outward pressure on the sheets. A method for making the chamber can include placing a pair of polymer sheets in an opposing arrangement, pressing opposing perimeter weld portions of the sheets against each other to form an airtight seal along a perimeter region of an interior void, supplying a flow of pressurized air between the opposing sheets into the interior void, and, while maintaining a desired fluid pressure, welding the perimeter weld portions of the sheets to each other. A high-frequency welder for forming chamber is also provided. |
| US10136699B1 |
Massaging insole for footwear with mechanic and magnetic energy
An insole for footwear with a built in hydraulic system and magnet that allows for better balance to help avoid falling, better weight distribution, improved massage effect and pain relief. The insole includes a topfoil and bottomfoil which are welded together along their respective edge areas to form a fluid-tight bladder with a fore foot reservoir, flow control means and a rear foot reservoir. |
| US10136693B1 |
Protective face shield assembly
A face shield assembly for use with a hard hat to protect a user from injury caused by an arc-flash event. Ventilation slots are provided at the sides of the assembly below an apparatus used for connecting the face shield assembly to a hard hat. Alternatively, lower front ventilation slots are provided, which also improve voice communication by the user. The face shield assembly can have either side or front ventilation slots, or both. |
| US10136690B2 |
Garment fastener
A fastener for a garment, particularly suited to use in a garment such as a brassiere, comprises a female part and a male part that interlock together. The female part is connected to a first garment piece and the male part is connected to a second garment piece. The fastener is an overlapping fastener of the type in which the male piece is engaged with the female piece by inserting a connector plate of a male part into an aperture of a female part at an angle and thereafter pivoting the male part relative the female part thereby snap-fitting the connector plate in place in the aperture. The male part has a recess formed therein surrounding the connector plate which provides added stability to the male part and significantly increases its tensile strength characteristic. |
| US10136688B2 |
Glove thermal protection system
A construction for a glove or other article of clothing for use in hazardous environments is disclosed, comprising a first layer comprising a laminate that includes an inner layer comprising a woven, nonwoven, or knit material, an intermediate layer comprising a barrier to the passage therethrough of liquids that overlies the inner layer, and a thermal layer affixed to and overlying the intermediate layer in at least a portion of a bridge area. The thermal layer is approximately 0.30 mm thick. The construction also includes a second layer attached to and overlying the first layer to form an outer portion for the glove or other article of clothing. The first layer and the second layer combined provides a thermal protection performance (TPP) of at least approximately 75% greater than a reference combination of the first and the second layer that does not include the thermal layer. |
| US10136683B2 |
Three-wire wearable device
A three-wire wearable device provided by the present disclosure provides numerous functions, a diversity of uses and convenience by a specific design of a first buckle and detachable second buckles. When the second buckles are fastened to the first buckle, the first buckle mutually communicates with the second buckles by using different pulse signals or digital signals through the three-wire transmission, such that the first buckle can be integrated with function modules of all of the second buckles, such as a touch panel, a screen, a heat dissipation pad, and so forth. |
| US10136679B1 |
Electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette includes a housing, an oven positioned within the housing and adapted to heat a substance to generate a vapor from the substance, the oven comprising oven sides and an oven lid seat adjacent a surface of the housing, the oven lid seat comprising oven lid seat sides positioned at angles with respect to each other so that they are not parallel to each other, an external mouthpiece opening, a vapor channel in fluid communication with the external mouthpiece opening and the oven, and an oven lid pivotally attached to the housing and pivotable between a closed position in which sides of the oven lid align with the oven lid seat sides, and an open position. |
| US10136670B2 |
Pressurized steam pitting apparatus and process
In accordance with the teachings of the disclosure, a process is disclosed for pitting drupes. In some embodiments of a pitting process, the pitting machine uses a pitting knife that has a longitudinal passageway that extends axially through the pitting knife. The pitting machine has a steam source that provides pressurized steam to the passageway of the pitting knife. Prior to pitting the drupe, the pressurized steam flows through the passageway and onto a portion of a drupe positioned within a carrier in the pitting machine. The heat and pressure of the steam between the drupe and the cutting end of the pitting knife can soften a localized portion of the drupe so that the pitting knife can cut through the flesh of the drupe and eject the pit out of the opposite side of the drupe. |
| US10136665B2 |
Method for producing quick-cooking rice and quick-cooking rice produced by the method
Raw material rice (brown rice and partially-milled rice) is subjected to a preliminary pressurized steam-boiling process to form an alpharized layer on the surface of the raw material rice, and then a moisture adding process is performed. Since the surface of the raw material rice is alpharized to become stiff with the preliminary pressurized steam-boiling process, even rapid moisture addition does not cause a crack in the raw material rice. Therefore, water absorption can be quickly achieved to a target moisture content, thereby reducing a moisture adding time. Also, with no crack, quick-cooking rice with an excellent outer appearance of rice as a product and without a drain of nutrients in rice grains at the time of rice cooking. |
| US10136664B2 |
Popcorn popping machines and methods for different types of popcorn kernels and different popped popcorn types
A method and popping machine for popping different types of popcorn kernels is provided, where the different types of popcorn kernels include at least mushroom type popcorn and butterfly type popcorn. The method includes determining a selected one of the different types of popcorn kernels to be popped in a first popping cycle based upon a selection made by an operator, and then retrieving and using a first set of predetermined cooking temperature set points associated with cooking the selected one of the different types of popcorn kernels during performance of the first popping cycle. The cooking temperature set points determine several items which may include when to heat a kettle of the popping machine, when to signal an operator to take action such as loading kernels or dumping popped popcorn, and when to add sugar if a sweetened popped popcorn type is desired. |
| US10136663B2 |
Curcuminoid-based compound/stevioside-containing complex for the prevention and treatment of an influenza virus infection
The present invention relates to a complex comprising a compound of formula (I), or a plant extract comprising the compound or a fraction thereof; and stevioside, or a plant extract comprising the stevioside or a fraction thereof, and relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating an influenza virus infection comprising the complex as an active ingredient. Also, the present invention relates to a food composition for preventing or improving an influenza virus infection, a virucidal quasi-drug composition, a virucidal feed additive, and a feed, which comprises the complex as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, the complex comprising a compound of formula (I), or a plant extract comprising the compound or a fraction thereof; and stevioside, or a plant extract comprising the stevioside or a fraction thereof exhibits a virucidal effect and an effect of inhibiting cell degradation against an influenza virus as well as antiviral efficacy in a specific pathogen-free (SPF) chicken, and thus can be usefully used in the prevention and treatment of an influenza virus infection. |
| US10136660B2 |
Method for making ice cream
A method for making ice cream, including preparing a machine for mixing and cooling ice cream equipped: with a processing container defining a processing chamber and provided with a mixer rotating inside the processing chamber; and a thermal treatment plant, configured for being activated, selectively and alternatively, in heating or cooling mode, respectively, for heating and cooling the processing chamber. The method further includes: inserting inside the processing chamber a basic mixture; heating the basic mixture inside the processing chamber, so as to subject the basic mixture to a pasteurization treatment; cooling the basic mixture inside the processing chamber and, at the same time, rotating the rotary mixer, to incorporate air in the basic mixture and make ice cream; extracting the ice cream from the processing chamber. |
| US10136658B2 |
Liquid coffee concentrates and methods of making thereof
Methods for stabilizing liquid coffee concentrates are provided that form a coffee beverage that has a substantially consistent acidity profile. In one aspect, the methods blend a liquid coffee concentrate base with an edible alkali source in an amount effective to artificially increase a pH of the liquid coffee concentrate base. The liquid coffee concentrate base is aseptically processed and thermally treated at elevated temperatures for a time sufficient to artificially drive acid generating reactions in the liquid coffee concentrate to completion to form a stabilized liquid coffee concentrate. |
| US10136649B2 |
Methods for screening bacteria, archaea, algae, and yeast using CRISPR nucleic acids
This invention relates to the use of CRISPR nucleic acids to screen for essential and non-essential genes and expendable genomic islands in bacteria, archaea, algae and/or yeast, to kill bacteria, archaea, algae and/or yeast, to identify the phenotype of a gene or genes, and/or to screen for reduced genome size and/or a gene deletion in bacteria, archaea, algae and/or yeast. |
| US10136648B1 |
Fish attraction composition
A composition is provided that will combine with natural proteins into a creamy, sticky substance that will slowly degrade when submersed in water within a temperature range of 45-85 ⊐F over a period of 15 to 30 minutes or longer or approximately 15-30 casts by the fisherman before replenishment is needed. The sticky aspect is measured by its ability to adhere to soft rubber, hard plastic, or metal lures. The timing of release is measured by release on first cast through the last cast, preferably gradually degrading by being a homogeneous form. The amount of release is measured by the maximum amount by % in weight that the formula will accept within desired results. |
| US10136647B2 |
Synergistic Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and chlorantraniliprole mixtures for diamondback moth, beet armyworm, sugarcane borer, soybean looper and corn earworm control
The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and chlorantraniliprole for the control of Diamondback Moth, Beet Armyworm, Sugarcane Borer, Soybean Looper and Corn Earworm. Specifically, the synergistic ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to chlorantraniliprole is from about 1:0.001 to about 1:3. |
| US10136646B2 |
Agricultural endophyte-plant compositions, and methods of use
This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant or a Gycine plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal or soy seeds and/or cereal or soy seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes. |
| US10136643B2 |
Fungicidal composition and method for controlling plant diseases
To provide a fungicidal composition having stable and high fungicidal effects against cultivated crops infected with plant diseases resulting from plant diseases.A fungicidal composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) a benzoylpyridine derivative represented by the formula (I) or its salt: wherein when A is —N═, B is —CX4═; when A is —CH═, B is —N═; each of X1 and X2 which are independent of each other, is a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, a CF3 group or an alkylthio group; X3 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a CF3 group or an alkylthio group; X4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a CF3 group or an alkylthio group; R1 is an alkyl group; R2′ is an alkoxy group; p is 0, 1 or 2; and each of R2″ and R2′″ is an alkoxy group, and (b) at least one additional fungicide. |
| US10136639B2 |
Polycationic amphiphiles as antimicrobial agents
The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition including a polycationic amphiphile compound, and the method of making and the method of using such a compound or composition. The compound having the formula (I) or (II) R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, or R11 is H or a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR′, —NH2, —NHR′, —NR′2, —N—C(O)R′, —N—C(O)CR′═CR′, —SH, —SR′, —O—C(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CF3, —OCF3, halogen, benzyl, o-vinylbenzyl, m-vinylbenzyl, p-vinylbenzyl, phenyl, allyl, and substituted allyl. R7, R8 or R9 is a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR′, —NH2, —NHR′, —NR′2, —SH, —SR′, —O—C(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CF3, and —OCF3. R′ is H or a C1-4 alkyl. X or Y is a halogen, m and n are integers in the range from 1 to 25. |
| US10136636B2 |
Vitrification of biological material
Microfluidic cryopreservation technology is provided and particularly, but not exclusively, devices, systems, and methods for cryopreservation of biological materials such as oocytes, zygotes, and embryos. The present microfluidic devices and related systems and methods are configured to maintain biological material in a housing chamber when subjected to a constant volumetric flow of fluid of changing fluid density. |
| US10136634B2 |
Ladder stand mobility
A kit of parts including a wheel, a bracket, an axel and an axel retainer. The axel having a central diameter, a larger first end and a second end portion adapted to receive an axel retainer. The bracket having a U-shape so that the bracket comprises a pair of spaced apart legs each of which legs comprise an axel aperture therein. The wheel having a hub comprising an axel bore there through. The central diameter of the axel is smaller than the axel aperture in each leg of the U-shaped bracket and smaller than the axel bore of the hub of the wheel. The axel has a first end diameter larger than the axel aperture in each leg of the U-shaped bracket so that the U-shaped bracket can be slipped over the rail of a ladder stand section near one end of the ladder stand section so that the second end of the axel can be inserted through the axel apertures of the U-shaped bracket so that the wheel can be slid onto the axel with the second end of the axel extending from the bracket so that the axel retainer can be attached to the second end portion of the axel to retain the wheel on the axel. |
| US10136632B2 |
Modified field incinerating arrangement
A mobile vehicle having a burner assembly for movement over a ground surface and directing flame onto the ground surface to incinerate the materials on the ground surface and growing therefrom and including a water spray for reducing air pollution associated with the incineration. |
| US10136631B2 |
Bed bug trap and monitor
A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects. |
| US10136630B2 |
Horseshoe
In a horseshoe for the hooves of riding animals, comprising a horseshoe-shaped base body having a running side and a hoof application side, and optionally at least one upstand fixed to the base body, and two rear end parts of the horseshoe, which are movably fixed to the base body via joint connections, the base body forming the running side of the horseshoe and the movably fixed end parts forming parts of the hoof application side, the joint connections are movable relative to each other in the plane of the hoof application side of the horseshoe, and the joint connections are each overlapped on an outer side of the horseshoe by an element exerting a restoring force onto the movable end parts. |
| US10136629B1 |
Inline deep sea fishing teaser apparatus
An inline deep sea fishing teaser apparatus, having a winch assembly with at least one handle assembly and teaser line. Also having a holder assembly, a teaser assembly, and a rod holder assembly. The winch assembly has a gear assembly allowing for a free spool mode for ease in deploying a teaser secured to the teaser line, and a return mode for retrieving the teaser. The teaser assembly has a depth gauge with an indicator and at least one depth guide to approximate a depth the teaser secured to the teaser line is deployed to by measuring an angle of the teaser line. The holder assembly is inserted into a fishing rod holder positioned on a stern or gunwales of a vessel. The fishing line is approximately inline with the teaser line when both the fishing line and the teaser line are deployed while trolling the vessel. |
| US10136628B1 |
Fishing lure containment and storage apparatus
A fishing accessory in the form of a straight and rigid hollow tubular sheath for containing and storing a fully assembled umbrella fishing rig. The majority of the length of the sheath is straight and is provided with a first open tapered end and a second open flared end. A curved slit extends between the two ends and communicates with a hollow interior of the sheath. A user draws the fishing rig into the sheath by pulling the fishing line which is attached to the head of the umbrella rig through the slit from the flared end to the tapered end. Outwardly biased arms of the rig collapse as they are drawn into the sheath, and the hooks of the rig are stored extended over a flared lip at the flared end of the sheath. The outwardly biased arms hold the rig within the sheath. |
| US10136627B1 |
Fishing line deflector
A fishing line deflection pole preferably includes a pole unit and a retention plate. The pole unit includes a clamp member, at least one pole member and a biasing extension. The clamp member includes a transducer guard and a pole receiver. The pole receiver extends upward from the transducer guard. The pole receiver includes a threaded tap. The pole member includes a threaded end and a threaded tap on an opposing end thereof. The threaded end is sized to be threadably received by the thread tap of the pole receiver. Multiple pole members may be threaded into each other to extend a length of the pole unit. The biasing extension includes a resilient pipe, which is retained on the pole receiver. The retention plate includes a pole opening formed through one end and a contact pad extending from an opposing end thereof. |
| US10136626B1 |
Hook clasps for fishing lures
Spring clasps, devices, apparatus, systems and methods for easily attaching and detaching ends of fishing hooks to fishing lures. The opposite end has a hook with a spring catch for closing the hook clasp and allowing the hook clasp to attach to a loop end of a fishing hook. The spring catch can be formed from a rearward bending tip end with two legs each having bent ends attached to a base of the hook. To open the hook clasp, the rearward bent tip of the spring catch can be pushed away from the hook opening. Next, the loop end of a fishing hook can be attached, and the rearward bent tip can snap back in place. Safety clips can also be used to prevent the fishing hooks from being accidentally removed from the clasps. The clasps can be used for attaching jewelry ends of strands such as chains, bracelets, necklaces and anklets together. |
| US10136621B2 |
Method of producing infertile fish and egg-producing aquatic animals and of delivering compounds into eggs and embryos
Methods for the production of reproductively sterile fish and aquatic animals for aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and control of invasive species are described. The methods include disruption of gonadal development through the administration of compounds that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Compounds may be delivered to the eggs prior to fertilization or water activation or post fertilization and water activation by contacting unfertilized or pre-water-activated fertilized eggs or fertilized eggs in an immersion medium including the compound of interest. Compounds may be conjugated with a molecular transporter compound effective for chorionic transport of the conjugate. The compounds may be antisense Morpholino oligomers that are capable of effectively suppressing the expression of the dead end gene or other essential genes for germ cell development in fish and other egg-producing aquatic animals. |
| US10136614B2 |
Cushioning device for large animals
The present invention relates to a cushion device for supporting a large animal such as a cow, a horse, a buffalo, a sheep, a goat, a pig and so forth. The cushioning device includes a top and bottom surface interconnected by a ‘drop stitch’ structure and a chamber. Contained within the chamber of the cushioning device is a filling material. The filling material includes a gaseous compound, a liquid or a mixture of a gaseous compound and a liquid. Additionally, the present invention also relates to the methods of transporting and installing the cushioning device. The device is shipped to the installation site absent the filling material. During installation a controlled mixture of dual phase fluids such as water and inert gas are disposed into the cushioning device, creating a gelatinous and gaseous filling material. |
| US10136607B1 |
Maize inbred PH432T
A novel maize variety designated PH432T and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH432T with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH432T through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH432T or a locus conversion of PH432T with another maize variety. |
| US10136604B1 |
Maize inbred PH42YN
A novel maize variety designated PH42YN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42YN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42YN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH42YN or a locus conversion of PH42YN with another maize variety. |
| US10136603B1 |
Soybean variety 01067535
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067535. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067535. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067535 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067535 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10136602B1 |
Soybean variety 01068087
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068087. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068087. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068087 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068087 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10136601B2 |
Wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated Y9A12-0004. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10136598B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH887497
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH887497. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH887497, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH887497 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH887497. |
| US10136595B2 |
Compositions and methods for modulating immunity in plants
Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance in plants are disclosed. |
| US10136593B2 |
Hydroponic roof gutter system
The present invention is an apparatus that is utilized as a hydroponic growth conduit located around the perimeter of a building roof, where the plant media growth extends over the roof providing shade and a form of insulation for the building. The system serves as a form of green roofing that does not require a soil medium to grow the plants and therefore does not require the related additional structural components or costs. Existing roofs can easily be modified to accommodate this proposed apparatus. Said apparatus retains a designed volume of water to provide a growth medium for the plant's root systems. The apparatus continues to function similarly to a traditional roof gutter, collecting, conveying and discharging accumulated rain water. |
| US10136591B2 |
Automatic levelling of a feller head
The present invention concerns a method for the lateral levelling equipment of a timber working head at a forestry machine with a hydraulic system for the driving and regulation of the functions of the forestry machine, which forestry machine comprises a chassis with a driver's cabin and an arm to which a timber working head is fixed jointed and in a manner that allows rotation, the working head comprising levelling equipment and a regulator for the control and regulation of the lateral angle of the working head relative to the vertical direction, an arrangement for the execution of the method, and a forestry machine for the use of the arrangement during the execution of the method. |
| US10136590B2 |
Tree, stump and post puller
An apparatus for extracting trees, stumps, posts and similar structures from the ground is attached to a 3-point hitch tractor accessory. The apparatus comprises a base frame and a lifting frame. The base frame includes a pair of vertical guides for confining a corresponding pair of vertical rails on the lift frame. A piston/cylinder type of linear motor is connected between the base frame and lifting frame to translate the lifting frame relative to the base frame. A pair of independently controlled gripping cylinders that are connected to respective gripping cams are mounted on the lifting frame. A tree is extracted by engaging the gripping cams against the tree and translating the lifting frame. |
| US10136588B2 |
Plant treatment material
Described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) in which longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material are stronger than a longitudinally extending center section between the side margins of the material. Also described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) having longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material of lower porosity than a longitudinally extending center section between the side margins of the material. |
| US10136585B1 |
In-ground seed starting apparatus and method
A device for promoting plant seedling growth and increasing the germination rate of planted seeds provides for a growing medium, such as potting soil, to be introduced to the device and retained therein. The seeds can then be positioned within the device which is configured to prevent loss of the seeds (due to washout) and promote the germination rate of the seeds. Once the seedlings have achieved a requisite height and root structure, the device can be removed leaving behind a portion of the device forming a labeling tab. |
| US10136582B2 |
Bale loading trailer with automatic bale movement
A bale loading trailer has a bale supporting frame mounted on wheels. A fork assembly is pivotally mounted beside a front end of the frame configured to engage a bale when in a lowered position, and to disengage the bale when in a raised position such that the bale moves onto the front end of the bale supporting frame. A hydraulic cylinder moves the fork assembly between positions. A hydraulic motor driven conveyor chain assembly extends along the bale supporting frame, and loaded bales rest on, and move along the frame in concert with, the conveyor chain. A valve circuit connects the hydraulic cylinder and the hydraulic motor drive such that as the fork assembly moves from the raised position to the lowered position, hydraulic fluid flows from the hydraulic cylinder through the hydraulic motor drive and causes the conveyor chain assembly to move a bale length rearward. |
| US10136579B2 |
Mower for attachment to an agricultural vehicle
A mower for attachment to an agricultural vehicle, the mower incorporating an “E” bracket including a column, a lower arm, an upper arm, and a medial arm, wherein each of the “E” bracket's arms has a proximal end fixedly attached to the column, and wherein each of the “E” bracket's arms is adapted for plant cutting; the mower further incorporating hitch arms for mounting the “E” bracket upon the rear end or front end of the agricultural vehicle; wherein each “E” bracket arm includes a downwardly opening housing within which a plurality of motor driven rotary blades are operatively mounted. |
| US10136577B2 |
Fixed-line trimmer head with improved line channel
Fixed-line trimmer heads for rotary trimmer devices and associated methods are provided. A fixed-line trimmer head for a rotary trimmer device includes a housing operatively attachable to the rotary trimmer device. The housing is rotatable when in use around a central axis of rotation and has a top surface extending outwardly from the central axis and facing upward when in use, a bottom surface extending outwardly from the central axis and facing the ground when in use, and a periphery connecting the top surface to the bottom surface. At least one line channel is defined within the housing of the trimmer head having an entrance recessed within the periphery and an exit disposed on one of the top and bottom surfaces, wherein the entrance and exit are each located an equal distance from the axis of rotation. |
| US10136576B2 |
Navigation for a robotic working tool
A robotic work tool system (200) comprising a charging station (210) and a robotic work tool (100), said robotic work tool (100) comprising a position determining device (190) for determining a current position and at least one deduced reckoning navigation sensor (195), the robotic work tool (100) being configured to determine that a reliable current position is possible to determine and in response thereto calibrate at least one of the at least one deduced reckoning navigation sensor (195). |
| US10136575B2 |
Product row banding assembly for air delivery machines
An agricultural spreader has a hopper containing a granular product and a boom arm supporting a plurality of product delivery conduits supplying a plurality of row banding assemblies configured to disperse the product. The spreader has a pneumatic supply to propel the granular product through the product delivery conduits to the row banding assemblies. Each of the plurality of row banding assemblies includes a cyclone separator having an inlet connected to the product delivery conduit, a product outlet at a bottom end of the cyclone separator, an air outlet at a top end of the cyclone separator. The row banding assembly has a product placement tube connected to the product outlet, and an air exhaust tube connected to the air outlet. The air exhaust tube extends downward and surrounds the product placement tube. |
| US10136574B2 |
Row cleaner suspension for agricultural implement
A suspension system for a row cleaner used with an agricultural row unit. A base is connectable with the agricultural row unit and a support is provided for journaling row cleaner sweeper blades. Links pivotally connect the base and the support for up and down movement of the sweeper blades towards the ground. A pair of coil springs have one end connected to the upper links and the other a free end. A series of holes in the base receive an adjustment pin to provide preselected levels of downward force towards the ground. |
| US10143114B2 |
Liquid cooled rack information handling system having leak management system
A Rack Information Handling System (RIHS) has a liquid cooling subsystem that provides cooling liquid to liquid cooled (LC) nodes received in chassis-receiving bays of a rack. Leak collection structures are positioned to receive cooling liquid that leaks from the liquid cooling subsystem. Liquid sensors detect a presence of leaked cooling liquid in the leak collection structures. A leak detection subsystem responds to a detected presence of liquid by providing a leak indication. In one or more embodiments, the liquid cooling subsystem has a liquid rail formed by more than one rack interconnections vertically aligned in a rear section of the rack that are connected by modular rail conduits for node-to-node fluid transfer. The leak collection structures include a pipe cover received over at least one modular rail conduit. A liquid cavity of each pipe cover spills over into another lower pipe cover at a rate that can be correlated to severity of the leak. |
| US10143113B2 |
Partitioned, rotating condenser units to enable servicing of submerged IT equipment positioned beneath a vapor condenser without interrupting a vaporization-condensation cycling of the remaining immersion cooling system
An immersion cooling tank includes: a tank comprised of a base wall, and perimeter walls, and having a lower tank volume in which a liquid can be maintained and heated to a boiling point to generate a rising plume of vapor; a rack structure within the tank volume that supports insertion of multiple, heat dissipating electronic devices in a side-by-side vertical configuration; and a condenser configured as a plurality of individually rotatable condenser sub-units, with each condenser sub-unit located above a vertical space that extends vertically from the lower tank volume and within which an electronic device can be inserted. Each individual condenser sub-unit can be opened independent of the other sub-units and each other condenser sub-unit can remain in a closed position while a first condenser sub-unit is opened to allow access to a first vertical space and any existing electrical device contained therein below the first condenser sub-unit. |
| US10143111B2 |
Adjustment of a pump speed based on a valve position
Examples herein disclose a coolant distribution unit (CDU) including a valve, a pump, and a controller. The valve controls a coolant through the CDU and the pump maintains a differential pressure of coolant to data center components. The controller exclusively controls the CDU to determine a position of the valve. In the response to the determined position of the valve, the CDU adjusts a speed of the pump. |
| US10143109B2 |
Passive two-phase cooling with forced cooling assist
Techniques that facilitate two-phase liquid cooling electronics are provided. In one example, a system comprises a pump and a valve. The pump circulates a coolant refrigerant through a two-phase refrigerant system associated with an electronic component. The valve controls a flow path of the coolant refrigerant that flows through the two-phase refrigerant system. Furthermore, the valve modifies the flow path of the coolant refrigerant through the two-phase refrigerant system in response to a determination that an operation of the pump satisfies a defined criterion. |
| US10143108B2 |
Heat dissipating device
In a heat dissipating device adapted to a plurality of memory modules, a base surrounds the memory modules and has two long edges parallel to the memory modules, a first short edge and a second short edge. A plurality of heat conducting members of a comb-shaped frame extends from a heat dissipating wall connected to the first short edge to the second short edge. The heat conducting members are arranged side by side to form a plurality of receiving spaces for receiving the memory modules. A cover is pivotally connected to the comb-shaped frame and can rotate with respect to a first axis parallel to the first short edge. A movable portion is fixed with the comb-shaped frame and two resilient wings of the cover push two outmost heat conducting members inwardly, such that the heat conducting members and the memory modules abut against each other tightly. |
| US10143107B1 |
Altitude-based adaptive cooling of a computing device
An apparatus comprises a memory, a processor coupled to the memory, one or more altitude sensors, one or more ambient temperature sensors, and one or more air movers. The processor implements an air mover control module configured to obtain at least one altitude reading from at least one of the one or more altitude sensors, to determine an altitude factor based on the at least one altitude reading, to obtain at least one ambient temperature reading from at least one of the one or more ambient temperature sensors, to determine target speeds for respective ones of the air movers utilizing the altitude factor and the at least one ambient temperature reading, and to control operation of the air movers based on the target speeds. |
| US10143106B2 |
Suspended electronic display and cooling assembly
An electronic display assembly for suspending an electronic display from one or more elongate members is disclosed. A closed loop of circulating fluid, such as air, may be placed within a sealed electronics compartment. An open loop channel may permit fluid, such as ambient air, to pass through the assembly via a channel defined by the space between the back pan and the electronic display. A pair of passageways preferably extend vertically along the assembly and are configured to accommodate the passage of an elongate member. Clamps may be utilized within these passageways to secure the assembly to the elongate members. |
| US10143105B1 |
Re-usable modular skid assembly for shipping electronic modules
A modular skid assembly is configured to transport a modular electrical component on a platform with removable stabilizing means. The modular skid assembly includes a plate having an upper surface configured to support the modular electrical component. A first side beam extends longitudinally along one side of the plate, and is secured to the plate. A second side beam extends longitudinally along an opposite side of the plate, and is secured to the plate. A plurality of joists extend laterally beneath the plate, extending between the first side beam and the second side beam. A first stabilizing means is configured to be releasably secured to the first side beam, and a second stabilizing means is configured to be releasably secured to the second side beam. The first and second stabilizing means are only required during hoisting, positioning, and transporting of the platform. |
| US10143103B2 |
System for controlling industrial and domestic devices
A system for controlling industrial and domestic devices includes a monitor and a cylindrical body. The monitor comprises a multitouch screen of the capacitive type and a panel that has an interface adapted to receive the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body further includes a cavity that is adapted to contain a data receiving device and is further adapted to be fixed to industrial and domestic devices. |
| US10143101B2 |
PV stax—multi-function junction MF/J system
A system to provide a multi-function connection capability to contain and provide for stacking, mounting self-registering Multi-Function Junction (MF/J) boxes that contain a multiplicity of control electronics and can be stacked, removed, replaced, and/or upgraded with a minimal of steps or connection processes in order to simplify methods and conserve on or add value, capabilities to materials and electrical/mechanical equipment. The system can be engaged or utilized by any EMS/First Responder/Service Technician, authorized personnel in any field, Contractor, manufacturer, BOS integrator and any assembler of systems that require a multiplicity of interfacing devices to be in proximity, connection or contact to each other. |
| US10143099B2 |
Semiconductor module with gripping sockets, methods for gripping, for moving and for electrically testing a semiconductor module
One aspect of the invention relates to a semiconductor module with an outer housing having four side walls, and a circuit carrier, which is mounted on the outer housing and has an upper side and a lower side opposite the upper side. A semiconductor chip is arranged on the upper side and in the outer housing. A first gripping socket, which is formed as an indentation, extends from the outer side of the outer housing into a first of the side walls. |
| US10143098B1 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes: a first support member and a second support member; a plurality of joint units connected to the first and second support members and coupled to be rotatable with respect to each other; a display module on the first and second support members; third and fourth support members under the first and second support members, respectively; and a hinge member respectively providing rotation axes to one side of the third support member and one side of the fourth support member facing each other. The joint units are arranged along at least one curved trajectory when the third and fourth support members rotate on the rotation axes, respectively. The at least one curved trajectory is defined as a partial curved line of a reference circle, and a central point of the reference circle is spaced apart from the first and second rotation axes. |
| US10143095B2 |
Rollable display device with separate rollers for display and display window
A rollable display device includes a display module, a window member, a housing in which the display module and the window member are configured to be rolled up and stored, the housing having a slot through which the display module and the window member are configured to move in and out, a first rotary member disposed inside the housing configured to roll up the display module, and a second rotary member disposed inside the housing, spaced from the first rotary member, and configured to roll up the window member. |
| US10143093B2 |
Modular apparatus for high voltage direct-current transmission system
The present invention relates to a modular apparatus for a high-voltage direct-current transmission system. A sub-module (10), which is a modular apparatus, comprises according to the present invention a power unit (12) in the front and a capacitor unit (13) in the rear, and on the lower end of a front surface (14′) of a power unit housing (14) forming the exterior of the power unit (12) is a sloped surface (15). The sloped surface (15) has a hexahederal shape created by removing the edge formed by the front surface (14′) and the bottom surface of the power unit housing (14) and faces the ground at an angle. A display unit (16) is provided on the sloped surface (15) so that the status of the sub-module (10) can be easily checked by a worker from the ground on which a structure stands. A front panel (18) comprising the display unit (16) is provided on the sloped surface (15), wherein the front panel (18) is provided with a panel through-hole (18′) to allow a configuration space (20) in the interior to be visible. A control board (22) is coupled to the front panel (18) by means of a connection block (23). The control board (22) is movably supported on either end thereof by support rails (26) provided on both inner side walls of the configuration space (20) so as to allow easy entry into the interior and exit to the outside of the power unit (12). |
| US10143092B2 |
Circuit substrate and method for manufacturing the same
A circuit substrate includes a core substrate having a cavity penetrating through the substrate, a metal block accommodated in the cavity of the substrate, a first build-up layer laminated on first side of the substrate and including insulating resin layers such that the first build-up layer is covering first surface of the block from the first side, and a second build-up layer laminated on second side of the substrate and including insulating resin layers such that the second build-up layer is covering second surface of the block from the second side. The first build-up layer includes an electronic component mounting structure formed on outermost portion of the first build-up layer, and the block is formed such that the first and second surfaces have roughened surfaces, respectively, and that the roughened surface of the first surface has surface roughness different from surface roughness of the roughened surface of the second surface. |
| US10143091B2 |
Methods of forming oscillator systems having annular resonant circuitry
Systems and apparatus are provided for solid-state oscillators and related resonant circuitry. An exemplary oscillator system includes an amplifier having an amplifier input and an amplifier output and resonant circuitry coupled between the amplifier output and the amplifier input. In exemplary embodiments, the resonant circuitry includes an annular resonance structure that is substantially symmetrical and includes a pair of arcuate inductive elements. In accordance with one or more embodiments, the resonant circuitry includes an additional inductive element that is capacitively coupled to the annular resonance structure via an air gap to improve the quality factor of the resonant circuitry. |
| US10143088B2 |
Method for producing wired circuit board
The method for producing a wired circuit board including an insulating layer and a conductive pattern provided on the insulating layer includes the steps of the following: a step (1), in which the insulating layer is provided; a step (2), in which a metal thin film is provided on an inclined face of the insulating layer; a step (3), in which a photoresist is provided on the metal thin film; a step (4), in which a photomask is disposed so that in the photoresist, a portion where the conductive pattern is to be provided is shielded from light, and the photoresist is exposed to light through the photomask; a step (5), in which the portion of the photoresist shielded from light by the photomask is removed to expose the metal thin film corresponding to the portion; and a step (6), in which the conductive pattern is provided on the metal thin film exposed from the photoresist. When exposing the photoresist, reflection is caused by the metal thin film positioned on the inclined face to reduce light projected to the portion. |
| US10143087B2 |
Capacitor element-mounted structure
A circuit module includes a first and second monolithic ceramic capacitors encapsulated by a mold resin layer on a wiring board. The first and second monolithic ceramic capacitors are lined up along a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the main surface of the wiring board and are electrically connected in series or in parallel through a conductive pattern provided on the wiring board. One of a pair of end surfaces of the first monolithic ceramic capacitor is opposed to one of the width-direction side surfaces as a pair of side surfaces of the second monolithic ceramic capacitor with the mold resin layer interposed. |
| US10143086B2 |
Transient electronic devices comprising inorganic or hybrid inorganic and organic substrates and encapsulates
The invention provides transient devices, including active and passive devices that physically, chemically and/or electrically transform upon application of at least one internal and/or external stimulus. Incorporation of degradable device components, degradable substrates and/or degradable encapsulating materials each having a programmable, controllable and/or selectable degradation rate provides a means of transforming the device. In some embodiments, for example, transient devices of the invention combine degradable high performance single crystalline inorganic materials with selectively removable substrates and/or encapsulants. |
| US10143066B2 |
Sensor with wireless device for controlling a light source
A sensor, such as a motion sensor and/or an occupancy sensor, can include the capability of communicating wirelessly with a user device such that sensor settings can be adjusted via an application running on the user device. The sensor settings may determine when one or more light sources (e.g., a light fixture, a light bulb, a light emitting diode (LED), etc.) turn on and/or the amount of light produced by the one or more light sources. |
| US10143065B2 |
Dimmer switch
A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off. |
| US10143064B2 |
Modular LED lighting system having emergency light function
The invention relates to a modular LED lighting unit, comprising a first module (1) to which an AC supply voltage (9) can be supplied and which comprises: a second sub-module (B), at the output of which a DC supply voltage (5) is provided which is galvanically isolated from the AC supply voltage (9), and a control unit (G), further comprising a second module (2) which comprises a further sub-module (C) supplied with the DC supply voltage (5) of the first module (1), in particular a pulsed constant current source, which is controlled by a control unit (E) of the second module (2), an LED module (F) which has at least one LED range (8) and is supplied by the further sub-module (C), inn particular a constant current source, and an emergency light operating circuit which is connected to a rechargeable energy store (ES); and takes over powering the modular LED lighting unit in the event of failure of the AC supply voltage (9). |
| US10143062B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device, illumination device, and display device
An organic electroluminescence device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a base material having a top surface on which a recess is provided; a reflective layer provided along at least a surface of the recess; a filling layer filled in the recess via the reflective layer, the filling layer having light transmissivity; a first electrode provided at least on an upper layer side of the filling layer, the first electrode having light transmissivity; an organic layer provided on an upper layer side of the first electrode, the organic layer including at least a light emitting layer; and a second electrode provided on an upper layer side of the organic layer, the second electrode having light transmissivity. The second electrode has a reflectance of 70% or less. |
| US10143059B1 |
Circuit of dimming and toning based on a driver on board module
The invention discloses a circuit of dimming and toning based on a driver on board module, relates to LED driving circuit technology field, which includes a silicon controlled dimming circuit module, a rectifier module, an AC constant current power supply module, a plurality of balanced architecture LED modules, and a color feedback comparison module. The AC constant current power supply module includes a plurality of AC constant current power supply sub units supplying power for the balanced architecture LED modules correspondingly. The color feedback comparison module is located between two balanced architecture LED modules to compare voltages generated thereby and no power contrast feedback between two balanced architecture LED modules is generated when the silicon controlled dimming circuit module adjusts current, so that the color feedback comparison module makes an LED bead thereof to choose road between the balanced architecture LED modules to realize color temperature adjusting. |
| US10143058B2 |
Artificial light compensation system and process
Systems and methods for compensating, controlling, mixing and saturating/desaturating colors produced by or emitted from LED artificial light sources through use of multiple channel, LED controllers to control the proportion of constituent colors each to the other, to control the intensity level of the total light output of the mixed, desaturated light during and after color mixing and/or saturation/desaturation by simultaneously increasing and decreasing power to the constituent color LEDs at the same rate, and once a desired color has been produced, changing the intensity/brightness and/or degree of saturation of the produced color without changing the hue of the produced color. |
| US10143057B2 |
Board-mounted parallel circuit structure with efficient power utilization
A board-mounted parallel circuit structure with efficient power utilization includes a first substrate, a first constant voltage layer and a second constant voltage layer. The first and second constant voltage layers are connected to a power supply respectively through two power connection points. The first constant voltage layer has at least one insulating zone. Each insulating zone has a light-emitting unit formed therein. One electrode of the light-emitting unit is connected to the first constant voltage layer, and the other electrode thereof is connected to the second constant voltage layer through a conducting wire. When the power supply outputs a low voltage to the first constant voltage layer, resistance values everywhere on the first constant voltage layer are identical. Accordingly, given any distance between a light-emitting unit and a corresponding power connection point, lighting efficiency of the light-emitting unit is not affected and effective power utilization can be ensured. |
| US10143056B2 |
Outdoor lighting system controlled using motion sensor interface
Aspects are provided for controlling outdoor lighting systems using a photocontrol interface that can be connected to a motion sensor and a luminaire driver or ballast. In some aspects, a dimming control node is electrically and communicatively coupled to a motion sensor via wired connections to a photocontrol interface. The dimming control node is also communicatively coupled to a luminaire ballast or driver. The dimming control node can provide power to the motion sensor. The dimming control node can also receive sensor data from the motion sensor via one of the wired connections. The dimming control node can determine a sensor output state of the motion sensor from the received sensor data, and can select a dim-level configuration corresponding to the determined sensor output state. The dimming control node can cause the luminaire ballast or driver to implement the selected dim-level configuration. |
| US10143055B2 |
Illuminating device for vehicles
An illuminating device for vehicles which has at least one LED branch (Z1, Z2) with at least one LED (DL11 . . . DL1n, DL21 . . . DL2n), and with a controlled LED power supply (1) and a drive (3) which provides dimming signals (SDA1, SDA2; SDD1, SDD2) for the LEDs, wherein an electronic switch (TS1, TS2) is associated to the at least one LED branch (Z1, Z2) and is supplied with a PWM dimming signal (SDD1, SDD2), and the at least one LED branch is bridged for the purpose of branching off a partial current (IN1, IN2) from a controlled auxiliary circuit (N1, N2) having a current controller with an analog controller (21, TN1, 22, TN2) which is supplied with an analog dimming signal (SDA1, SDA2). |
| US10143051B2 |
Bleeder circuit and control method thereof, and LED control circuit
The present disclosure discloses a bleeder circuit and a control method thereof, and an LED control circuit. The present disclosure is applied in an LED control circuit of TRIAC dimming, directly or indirectly detects cross-zero point of input voltage; after cross-zero point of the input voltage is delayed by a second time, the bleeder module works to generate bleeder current, and a time between turn-on time of the TRIAC and a time that a driving circuit input current achieves a predetermined value (maintaining current of TRIAC) is a first time. During the first time, the bleeder circuit generates losses; when the first time is greater than a predetermined value, the second time is prolonged; when the first time is smaller than the predetermined value, the second time is reduced, such that the first time is close to or equal to the predetermined value. By using the present disclosure, the second time, which is used as the delay time, is self-adaptively adjusted according to the first time and the predetermined value, and the bleeder power consumption is reduced and system efficiency is enhanced. |
| US10143049B2 |
Electronic operating device for light sources
In various embodiments, an electronic operating device for light sources is provided. The electronic operating device may include an input part for inputting an input voltage and an output part for outputting an output voltage and an output current for the light sources. The electronic operating device is configured to operate the output part as a voltage source for a period of time after the input voltage has been applied, and subsequently to operate the output part as a current source after this period of time. |
| US10143048B2 |
LED light with control circuit
A control circuit for a voltage converter has a switch which has a multiplicity of parallel-connected current-conducting branches with resistors with different resistance values, and a contact maker. The contact maker is configured to connect selectively in each case one of the multiplicity of parallel-connected current-conducting branches to an input contact of the switch. The control circuit also includes a detector circuit which is configured to determine a voltage drop across the resistors and to output, as a function of the determined voltage drop, an actuation signal for setting a setpoint output current of the voltage converter to the voltage converter. |
| US10143047B2 |
Lighting control system and method for generating supply currents for LED channels
A lighting control system (LCS) for generating supply currents for at least two LED channels (CH1, CH2, CHn) comprises at least two controlled current sources for generating a supply current for a corresponding LED channel based on a corresponding control signal. The system further comprises at least two signal combiners for generating the corresponding control signals based on a synchronization signal (VSYNC) that comprises periodic starting pulses and on a combination of a magnitude dimming signal and a pulse dimming signal corresponding to one of the LED channels. The signal combiners are designed such that changes of the respective control signals come into effect only with a respective time offset with respect to one of the starting pulses of the synchronization signal. |
| US10143039B2 |
Processing-path-dependent filtering of data packets received in the car2X network
A method for receiving a data packet containing at least position data in a transmission signal via a vehicular ad hoc network, including: filtering the received data packet on the basis of a first filter condition and outputting the filtered data packet to a processing device for processing the filtered data packet; and filtering the received data packet on the basis of a second filter condition and outputting the filtered data packet to a forwarding device for forwarding the filtered data packet to another subscriber of the vehicular ad hoc network. |
| US10143038B1 |
System, method and apparatus for enabling environment tracking at a monitored location
A system, method and apparatus for enabling environment tracking at a monitored location. A wireless sensor network can support a beacon that can be configured to broadcast information to devices at the monitored location. The broadcasted information can be recorded by devices to generate an environment log that can enable identification of conditions of an environment as reflected by sensor measurements at the monitored location. |
| US10143037B2 |
Millimeter wave wireless systems using licensed and unlicensed frequency spectrum
A method of wireless communication includes transmitting in a downlink direction on a licensed millimeter wave band, by a radio base station, a first millimeter wave band signal at high transmit equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) using a multiple input multiple output transmit antenna array. The method includes receiving by a communications device the first millimeter wave band signal. The method includes transmitting in an uplink direction on an unlicensed millimeter wave band, by the communications device, a second millimeter wave band signal at low transmit equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) using a multiple input multiple output transmit antenna array. The method includes receiving on the unlicensed millimeter wave band, by the radio base station, the second millimeter wave band signal at a high receive gain using a multiple input multiple output receive antenna array. |
| US10143035B2 |
Device and method of handling communication with communication device
Abase station (BS) of handling communication with a communication device comprises a storage device for storing instructions and a processing circuit coupled to the storage device. The processing circuit is configured to execute the instructions stored in the storage device. The instructions comprise configuring a radio resource control (RRC) connection to the communication device; transmitting an RRCConnectionRelease message via the RRC connection to the communication device; determining that the communication device leaves a connected mode after a first duration from transmitting the RRCConnectionRelease message, when the communication device is in a coverage enhancement (CE) mode; and determining that the communication device leaves the connected mode after a second duration from transmitting the RRCConnectionRelease message, when the communication device is not in the CE mode. |
| US10143034B2 |
Method and apparatus of managing stored system information using validly timer when applying discontinuous reception mode in mobile communication system
A method for managing system information using a valid period timer includes receiving system information from a base station, checking whether information related to the management of a valid timer time regarding system information is included in the system information, and determining the valid timer time regarding the system information according to the checking result, and starting a timer by employing the determined valid timer time and managing the system in formation. A terminal a controller configured to control the transceiver to receive system information from a base station, check whether information related to management of a valid timer time regarding system information is included in the system information, determine the valid timer time regarding the system information according to the checking result, start a timer set for the determined valid timer time, and manage the system information. |
| US10143031B2 |
Detection and reporting of keepalive messages for optimization of keepalive traffic in a mobile network
Detection of network transactions or keepalives for maintaining long lived connections are disclosed. A keepalive detector can detect keepalive traffic based on keepalive parameters determined from an analysis of socket level network communication log data that record data transfer events including data sent from mobile applications or clients on a mobile device and data received by the mobile applications or clients on the mobile device, timing characteristics, protocol types, etc. Various statistical analyses can be performed on the network communication data to detect keepalives, taking into account variability in intervals of the data transfer events and sizes of data sent and received on each event. The keepalive detector can also detect keepalives from stream data on a mobile device by analyzing socket level communication messages including timing characteristics and amount of data transferred to detect keepalives and report keepalives using a data structure. |
| US10143028B1 |
Wireless communication system to implement independent wireless connections
A wireless communication system implements independent wireless connections for a data communication service. Multiple wireless communication devices establish the independent wireless connections with multiple wireless access points, and responsively monitor the independent wireless connections. The wireless communication devices receive a request for the data communication service for a User Equipment (UE), and responsively assign the UE to one or more of the independent wireless connections. The wireless communication devices detect a data communication loss on the assigned independent wireless connection(s), and responsively select one or more of the unassigned independent wireless connections and assign the UE to the selected unassigned independent wireless connections. |
| US10143021B2 |
Processing state information
A method of operating a user equipment in a communications system including at least one cell that is controlled by a radio access node. The method includes maintaining current state information relating to the user equipment, the state information including at least one state information part associated with features for which state information reporting is configured in at least one cell, at least one state information part being associable with a plurality of different values, receiving an indication from the radio access node regarding state information held by the radio access node relating to the user equipment, determining whether to report current state information relating to the radio access node on the basis of the received indication, and reporting a current value associated with at least a given state information part to the radio access node. |
| US10143017B2 |
Method and apparatus for operating buffer state report in wireless communication system supporting device to device communication
A method of supporting a buffer status report (BSR) associated with a device-to-device (D2D) communication includes: establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection with an evolved NodeB (eNB) and receiving configuration information associated with a D2D communication from the eNB, the configuration information including information of a resource allocation mode for a D2D data transmission and information of a timer associated with a BSR for a D2D data transmission; determining, by a user equipment (UE), a radio link failure (RLF), the RLF being associated with a connection problem of the RRC connection; initializing a re-establishment process for the RRC connection; canceling all BSRs for a D2D data transmission in response to the determined RLF, the canceled BSRs for a D2D data transmission being associated with a D2D data transmission scheduled by the eNB; and initializing the timer associated with a BSR for a D2D data transmission. |
| US10143015B2 |
Contention-based random access in unlicensed spectrum
The disclosure provides a method and system for requesting access to resources for uplink communications in unlicensed spectrum. In particular, a user equipment (UE) may detect one or more of a first type of data or a second type of data to be transmitted to a base station (BS). The UE may then determine if a first type of physical random access channel (PRACH) resource is available for transmitting one or more of the first type of data or the second type of data to the BS. If the first type of PRACH resource is available, then the UE may transmit one or more of the first type of data or the second type of data using the first type of PRACH resource. If the first type of PRACH resource is not available, then the UE may transmit the second type of data using a second type of PRACH resource. |
| US10143012B2 |
Random access procedure in wireless device, radio base station and methods therein
Embodiments herein relate to a wireless device (10) for handling access to a radio base station (12) in a wireless communication network (1), the wireless device (10) being configured to: initiate a random access procedure in the wireless communication network (1); determine that a problem with the random access procedure has occurred when a certain condition is fulfilled; and perform at least one of the following, when determined that a problem with the random access procedure has occurred: delay a next random access preamble transmission attempt; abort from a higher layer the random access procedure immediately; and stop the random access procedure at a lower layer. |
| US10143007B2 |
Method and apparatus for signaling the release of a persistent resource
A method and apparatus for signaling the release of a persistent resource in long term evolution (LTE) are disclosed. An indication of the release of a downlink (DL) persistent resource is received by a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) from an evolved Node-B (eNB) via a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH). A positive acknowledgement (ACK) is transmitted by the WTRU which denotes that the indication has been received. The PDCCH or a medium access control (MAC) CE may be used by the eNB to signal the indication. At least one bit may be added to contents of the PDCCH to signal whether the PDCCH is for DL persistent or dynamic resource allocation. The DL persistent resource is then released and an indication that the DL persistent resource has been released is transmitted. |
| US10143002B2 |
System and method to facilitate centralized radio resource management in a split radio access network environment
A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes generating feedback information at a first remote access point (AP), wherein the feedback information is associated with one or more user equipment served by the first remote AP; determining constraints for the first remote AP at a central controller based on the feedback information received from the first remote AP and feedback information received from one or more other remote APs that neighbor the first remote AP, wherein the constraints are determined for a plurality of transmission time intervals (TTIs); and scheduling resource blocks (RBs) for the one or more user equipment served by the first remote AP for one or more of the plurality of TTIs based, at least in part, on constraints received from the central controller. |
| US10142993B2 |
Methods for exchanging operation changes between WLAN stations
A receiving station in a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) implements a method to initiate a change in a receive operating mode during a current transmission opportunity (TXOP) of a transmitting station. The method sends a receive operating mode change to the transmitting station, where the receive operating mode change requests changes to at least one receive operating mode parameter associated with at least one transmission from the transmitting station to the receiving station. The method further changes the at least one receive operating mode parameter based on the receive operating mode change, where the at least one receive operating mode parameter changes from higher receiver resource usage to lower receiver resource usage. Changing the at least one receive operating mode parameter occurs only after completion of the current TXOP when the at least one receive operating mode parameter changes from higher receiver resource usage to lower receiver resource usage. |
| US10142992B2 |
Method, base station, and user terminal for using location information of user terminal
eNB 200 sets discovery resources that are radio resources used for transmission or reception of a discovery signal for performing the D2D communication. The eNB 200 controls a quantity (time length) of the discovery resources based on information on UE 100 existing in a target area that is a setting target area of the discovery resources. |
| US10142988B2 |
Base station configured for persistent resource allocation
Methods and apparatus for communicating and utilizing persistent allocation of resources are described herein. A base station may allocate persistent resources to a client station, and may associate the client station or persistent resource allocation with a particular shared NACK channel. The base station may monitor the NACK channel for a NACK indicating a map error. The base station may monitor the resource allocation to implicitly determine a map error. The base station may resend one or more persistent resource allocation information elements in response to the NACK or implicit error determination. A client station having a persistent resource allocation may monitor persistent resource allocation information elements in map messages and/or may indicate failure to receive a persistent resource allocation information element in a NACK message on a shared NACK channel. |
| US10142986B2 |
Uplink resource sharing method, base station and terminal
The present invention discloses an uplink resource sharing method, base station and terminal, wherein, the uplink resource sharing method comprises: performing the LBT on a granted subframe, allocated to a terminal by a base station, by the terminal; transmitting data if the LBT is finished on the granted subframe; and performing the LBT on another subframe if the LBT is not finished on the granted subframe. The present invention solves the problem of resource waste caused by the fact that the terminal cannot finish LBT in a frame allocated to the frame by a base station, and reduces a probability of increase of an uplink grant number caused by failing of uplink scheduling. |
| US10142980B2 |
Discovery reference signal transmission window detection and discovery reference signal measurement configuration
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may monitor a neighbor cell and report the result to a serving base station. Based on the report, the serving base station may identify an estimated discovery reference signal (DRS) transmission window of the neighbor cell. In some cases, the UE may estimate and report parameters of the neighbor DRS transmission window, and in other cases, the UE may make a measurement report and the base station may infer DRS transmission window parameters. The base station may then provide the UE with a DRS measurement timing configuration (DMTC) based on the estimated parameters of the neighbor cell so that the UE may monitor the neighbor cell and the serving cell in an efficient manner. For example, the UE may conserve battery life by refraining from monitoring DRS during periods when a DRS transmission is not likely. |
| US10142975B2 |
Mobile station apparatus, base station apparatus, communication method, integrated circuit, and communication system
The present invention enables efficient transmission/reception of a signal including control information between a base station apparatus and a mobile station apparatus. To realize this, second elements are formed using resources that are obtained by dividing one physical resource block pair, each of first elements is constituted by one or more of the second elements, a control channel is constituted by an aggregation of one or more of the first elements, and there is provided a controller that associates any one of the first elements with one or a plurality of the second elements. |
| US10142974B2 |
Multi-carrier operation for wireless systems
The present disclosure generally relates to an uplink control signal design for wireless system. One example method of a subscriber station (SS) includes performing network entry in a multi-carrier wireless environment using a primary carrier, receiving timing information corresponding to the primary carrier, receiving a first control signaling via the primary carrier, the first control signaling assigning at least one secondary carrier, transmitting uplink data via the secondary carrier using an uplink transmission timing of the secondary carrier, the uplink transmission timing of the secondary carrier being assigned the same as an uplink transmission timing of the primary carrier, and determining an adjustment of the uplink transmission timing or frequency of the secondary carrier. |
| US10142973B2 |
Method and device for transmitting an uplink control signal in a wireless communication system
A method is provided for transmitting an uplink (UL) control signal in a carrier aggregation (CA) system including a plurality of UL component carriers (CCs). A user equipment (UE) determines whether a simultaneous transmission of a physical UL control channel (PUCCH) and a physical UL shared channel (PUSCH) is configured. If the simultaneous transmission of the PUCCH and the PUSCH is not configured, the UE determines whether the PUSCH is scheduled in a primary CC (PCC) or in any secondary CCs (SCCs) of the CA system. If the PUSCH is not scheduled in the PCC, but is scheduled in the any SCCs, the UE selects one SCC from the any SCCs in which the PUSCH is scheduled according to a priority which is set by higher layer signaling. The UE piggybacks and transmits a UL control information (UCI) of the PCC on the PUSCH of the selected SCC. |
| US10142970B2 |
RLC reconfiguration during cell reselection
It is provided a method, including detecting whether or not a terminal has completed a reconfiguration of a radio bearer based on a first reconfiguration message, wherein the first reconfiguration message provides a first configuration of a first radio bearer in a first cell; detecting whether or not a cell update message is received from the terminal, wherein the cell update message indicates that the terminal has performed a cell update from the first cell to a second cell different from the first cell; triggering, if the terminal has not completed the reconfiguration and the cell update message is received, providing a second reconfiguration message to the terminal, wherein the second reconfiguration message provides a second configuration of a second radio bearer in the second cell. |
| US10142965B2 |
Methods and devices for providing application services to users in communications network
In a method for providing application services to a user in a communications network, a first multi-path transport control protocol (MPTCP) flow is mapped to a first evolved packet system (EPS) bearer associated with a first serving base station for the user, and a second MPTCP flow is mapped to a second EPS bearer associated with a second serving base station for the user. The first MPTCP flow is output on the first EPS bearer for delivery to the user through the first serving base station, and the second MPTCP flow is output on the second EPS bearer for delivery to the user through the second serving base station. Each of the first and second MPTCP flows correspond to a same multipath transport control protocol MPTCP connection for an application. |
| US10142964B2 |
Method and system for signalling resource allocation information in an asymmetric multicarrier communication network
A method and system signal resource allocation information in an asymmetric multicarrier communication network. A MS communicates with a BS using asymmetric carriers consisting of at least one low frequency carrier (e.g., primary carriers) in a cellular band and at least one high frequency carrier (e.g., secondary carriers) in a millimeter Wave band. In one embodiment, the BS allocates resources for one or more transmit time intervals in at least one of DL allocation interval of a secondary DL carrier and UL allocation interval of a secondary UL carrier for the MS, where the DL allocation interval spans one or more subframes of the secondary DL carrier and the UL allocation interval spans one or more subframes of the secondary UL carrier. The BS then transmits information regarding the allocated resources to the MS in a Packet Data Control Channel region of a subframe of the primary DL carrier. |
| US10142956B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for providing assistance information for calls under isolated E-UTRAN operation for public safety (IOPS)
A mobile communication device including a wireless transceiver and a controller is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a service network. The controller determines whether the service network is an Isolated E-UTRAN Operation for Public Safety (IOPS) network, and transmits a first ATTACH REQUEST message including an IOPS indicator to the service network via the wireless transceiver in response to the service network being an IOPS network. Also, the controller receives a first ATTACH ACCEPT message including encrypted mapping information from the service network via the wireless transceiver, and transmits a first ATTACH COMPLETE message to the service network via the wireless transceiver. |
| US10142953B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing synchronous HARQ operation according to variable TTI allocation
Provided are a method and an apparatus for performing a synchronous hybrid automatic repeat reQuest (HARQ). When a variable transmission time allocation is allocated per HARQ process, resource allocation information including a duration field corresponding to a length of a transmission time interval (TTI) allocated to each of the HARQ processes is transmitted. After the resource allocation information is transmitted, it is determined whether an HARQ error occurs at a predetermined timing and if it is determined whether the HARQ error occurs, the HARQ error is handled. |
| US10142950B2 |
Method and device for transreceiving signals through NAN terminal in wireless communication system
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for transreceiving signals through a neighbor awareness networking (NAN) terminal in a wireless communication system, comprising the steps of: receiving a NAN synchronization beacon frame and/or a NAN discovery beacon frame; and accessing a NAN cluster which has transmitted the NAN discovery beacon frame, wherein when the NAN cluster is a coordinated NAN cluster, the NAN terminal maintains the state at the time of accessing the NAN cluster. |
| US10142948B2 |
Adjusting transmit power across a network
Systems and methods are disclosed for adjusting transmit power in a wireless network. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes identifying a selected base station with a first coverage area for adjustment of transmit power; identifying a plurality of neighboring base stations with coverage areas nearby the first coverage area; retrieving a plurality of signal strength measurements from a plurality of mobile devices within the coverage areas of the plurality of neighboring base stations; determining, based on the plurality of measurements, an effect on the plurality of mobile devices within the coverage areas of the plurality of neighboring base stations; and sending an instruction for adjustment of transmit power to the selected base station. |
| US10142946B2 |
Method and device for transmitting D2D discovery signal by terminal in wireless communication system
A method for determining a device-to-device (D2D) symbol having orthogonality maintained (hereinafter, a position of the D2D symbol having orthogonality maintained) between single carrier-frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) sub-carriers among physical uplink control channel (PUCCH)/D2D signals, a method for determining the power of the symbol having orthogonality maintained, and a method for transmitting additional information in accordance with selective power control is provided. |
| US10142945B2 |
Power control for transmission of uplink control information on two cells in carrier aggregation
Methods and apparatus are provided for a network to control a power of transmissions from a User Equipment (UE) on a first Cell Group (CG) or on a second CG depending on a communication delay between the two CGs. Methods and apparatus are also provided for a UE configured with a first CG and a second CG in Carrier Aggregation (CA) operation to determine whether or not to transmit a channel conveying control information when the UE needs to reduce a respective nominal transmission power. Methods and apparatus are additionally provided for a network to transmit and for a UE to receive a Transmission Power Control (TPC) command for transmission on a cell of a first CG or on a cell of a second CG. |
| US10142942B2 |
Apparatus, computer readable medium, and method for spatial reuse in a high efficiency wireless local-area network
Apparatus, computer readable medium, and method for generating and receiving signal fields in a high efficiency wireless local-area network (WLAN) are disclosed. A high-efficiency wireless local-area network (HEW) device including circuitry is disclosed. The circuitry may be configured to: receive a physical (PHY) header or media access control (MAC) header from a second HEW station, wherein the PHY header or MAC header comprises an indication of a spatial reuse opportunity and a defer duration; adjust one or more parameters to determine whether or not the wireless medium is in use; and determine whether to transmit within the spatial reuse opportunity based on the adjusted one or more parameters. The circuitry may be configured to adjust one or more parameters to determine whether or not the wireless medium is in use in where the parameters are signal detect (SD) threshold, a mid-packet detection (MPD) threshold, and an energy detection (ED) threshold. |
| US10142941B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink signals in wireless communication system
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for a terminal controlling uplink power in a carrier aggregation-based wireless communication system, comprising the steps of: configuring a first cell and a second cell; transmitting a first PUCCH signal from subframe #n in the first cell; and transmitting a second PUCCH signal from subframe #n in the second cell, wherein when the sum of transmit power of the first PUCCH signal and transmit power of the second PUCCHJ signal exceeds a predetermined maximum transmit power configured to the terminal, the transmit power of the PUCCH signal having a lower priority from among the first UCCH signal and the second PUCCH signal is reduced or the transmission is dropped. |
| US10142937B2 |
Information handling system mesh network power management
A portable information handling system includes a wireless network interface device that establishes communication with a network destination through a mesh network having plural network paths of one or more ad hoc network interfaces. A mesh network manager running on the portable information handling system retrieves network context information from nodes of the plural network paths and applies the network context information to determine energy consumption of the plural network paths. The mesh network manager selects a network path to communicate with the network destination based at least in part on the energy consumption associated with the plural network paths. |
| US10142935B2 |
Autonomous receive (RX) detector for a radio module
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatus for autonomous receive (RX) detection. One example method for wireless communications generally includes powering down a portion of a receive path in a first module; detecting, in a second module comprising another portion of the receive path, that a radio frequency (RF) signal has been received by the second module while the portion of the receive path in the first module is powered down; and sending a control signal to power up the portion of the receive path in the first module, based on the detection. |
| US10142934B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus and communication system
A wireless terminal apparatus in a communication system shares a reference cycle with a data center. The reference cycle includes an incoming-call acceptance ready time that ranges from an incoming-call acceptance start time point to an incoming-call acceptance end time point. The incoming-call acceptance start time point corresponds to an outgoing-call generation time point of generating an outgoing-call by the data center. The outgoing-call generation end time point is set in consideration of a delay in the outgoing-call. The wireless terminal apparatus is set in an intermittent standby state that is contained in the incoming-call acceptance ready time. In the remaining time excluding the incoming-call acceptance ready time within the reference cycle, the wireless terminal apparatus is set in a sleep state in which no incoming-call is accepted. |
| US10142932B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving frame performed by station operating in power save mode in wireless local area network system and apparatus for the same
A method for a wireless local area network, the method performed by a station includes receiving a beacon frame from an access point (AP), the beacon frame including a Traffic Indication Map (TIM) element indicating that the AP has a buffered frame for the station; transmitting a power save (PS)-poll frame and at least one duplicated PS-poll frame to the AP on a first 20 MHz channel and at least one second 20 MHz channel, the PS poll frame being transmitted on the first 20 MHz channel, the at least one duplicated PS poll frame being transmitted on the at least one second 20 MHz channel; and receiving the buffered frame from the AP as a response of at least one of the PS poll frame and the at least one duplicated PS poll frame. |
| US10142931B2 |
Prioritized access in awake window
Devices and methods of for wireless communication in a directional multi-gigabit (DMG) band are generally described. A device can detect a starting point of an awake window (AW). The device can encode a first announcement traffic indication message (ATIM) for directional transmission, after no more than a point coordination function (PCF) interframe space (PIFS) subsequent to the starting point, over a first beamformed link to a first station (STA). The device can encode a second ATIM for directional transmission subsequent to directional transmission of the first ATIM, within the AW and in a different direction than the directional transmission of the first ATIM, over a second beamformed link to a second STA. Other devices, systems and methods are also described. |
| US10142929B2 |
Apparatus and method for a wireless device to receive data in an eco state
An apparatus and method for a wireless device to receive data in an eco state is provided. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, upon determining that data is to be transmitted to the wireless device in the eco state, a network node operates to transmit a unicast notification message to the wireless device in order to inform the wireless device of the impending data transmission. According to another embodiment of the disclosure, in response to receiving the unicast notification message, the wireless device operates to receive the data in accordance with the unicast notification message. To this end, the wireless device might for example try to receive data for a time period following the unicast notification message. Meanwhile, the wireless device may remain in the eco state. |
| US10142927B2 |
Selection of a mesh access point in a wireless mesh network
An example method of transmitting data to a destination node in a wireless communications network includes detecting, at a wireless device, a plurality of mesh nodes connected to a common communications medium used to access a wireless communications network. The method also includes calculating a score for the mesh nodes of the plurality of mesh nodes, where the score is based on a hop distance between the respective mesh node and a root access point connected to the wireless communications network, the quality of signal between the wireless device and the respective mesh node, the data bandwidth between the wireless device and the respective mesh node, and/or the current number of mesh nodes using the respective mesh node as a wireless access point to connect to the wireless communications network. The wireless device selects a mesh node to connect to as a mesh access point based on the calculated scores. |
| US10142923B2 |
Using a single packet data network for data transfers to manage network resources
Examples of the disclosure enable packet data access to be managed. In some examples, a device is coupled to a wireless network using a first access point name (APN). The wireless network includes a first packet data network (PDN) corresponding to the first APN and a second PDN. A request to couple the device to the wireless network using a second APN corresponding to the second PDN is received. When the device is configured to use a single PDN, a first instruction associated with decoupling the device from the wireless network is transmitted to the first PDN, and a second instruction associated with coupling the device to the wireless network using the second APN is transmitted to the second PDN. Aspects of the disclosure enable controlling or restricting packet data access to manage network resources. |
| US10142922B2 |
D2D peer discovery and data transmission
A communications device and method of communicating using a communications device via a wireless access interface. The method includes transmitting signals representing data in accordance with a device-to-device communication protocol via a shared communication channel of the wireless access interface. The transmitting the signals includes: selecting an identifier which identifies a party and identifies a discovery communication type; transmitting a scheduling assignment message in an scheduling assignment portion of the shared communications channel, wherein the scheduling assignment message includes the selected identifier for discovery by one or more other communications devices; and transmitting the signals representing the data in a data portion of the shared communications channel in accordance with the scheduling assignment message. The method can facilitate use of discovery in device-to-device environments. |
| US10142921B2 |
Wireless network service transaction protocol
A mobile device may retrieve service information about a network prior to associating with the network. Utilizing an advertisement protocol to transmit service query messages, a mobile device may receive service query responses from a network that identify the services available prior to establishing network capability. In other words, the messaging is prior to the exchange of any authentication parameters between the device and the network as well prior to the establishment of a recognized session between the device and the network. |
| US10142920B2 |
Method and apparatus for communication in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The method includes receiving a first message including configuration information from a base station, setting an establishment cause based on whether the first message includes a first indicator indicating that a use of a value indicating a voice service as the establishment cause is requested, and transmitting a second message including the establishment cause for a radio resource control (RRC) connection request. |
| US10142918B2 |
Data communication network to provide hop count data for user equipment selection of a wireless relay
A data communication network to provide hop count data for User Equipment (UE) selection of a wireless relay. The data communication network comprises a macro base station and a plurality of wireless relays that serve UEs. The wireless relays receive a hop count, and in response, increment their individual hop count and wirelessly broadcast individual relay Long Term Evolution (LTE) System Information Blocks (SIBs) indicating their individual hop counts. The wireless relays receive wireless UE attachments responsive to the relay LTE SIB broadcasts of their individual hop counts. |
| US10142917B2 |
Electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) assignment for carrier channel devices
A pool of devices is initially associated under a single product type identifier, for example, a single stock keeping unit (SKU) identifier. Each device is associated with a secure element (SE), for example, an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC). A wireless telecommunications carrier purchases a subset of the devices from the owner of the pool of devices. A policy management server receives a shipment record and associates the subset of devices with a product identifier and with a carrier-specific activation policy. The policy management server sends an electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) reservation request to a policy evaluation server, which contacts an eSIM delivery server associated with the purchasing carrier. The eSIM delivery server reserves eSIMs for the purchased devices. When an end user buys one of the devices from the subset, the purchased device is provisioned by the eSIM delivery server with the eSIM reserved for that device. |
| US10142916B2 |
Methods, network node and wireless device for handling system information
A network node (600), a wireless device (602) and methods therein, for enabling access to a radio network. System signatures are associated with corresponding system information configurations that can be used for accessing the radio network in a first area. The system signatures are reused in a second area as associated with system information configurations which are different than in the first area. The network node (600) indicates (6:3) that at least one system information configuration stored in the wireless device (602) is invalid and should not be used. The wireless device (602) then makes (6:4) the at least one invalid system information configuration unusable in the wireless device, e.g. by deleting it from the wireless device (602). Thereby, the risk of using an incorrect system information configuration based on a reused system signature can be reduced or eliminated. |
| US10142915B2 |
Method and system for providing multiple service discovery in a wireless environment
A method and apparatus are provided for performing multiple service discovery in a wireless environment. The method includes generating a probe request containing a class information and a sub class information of a plurality of advertiser devices by a seeker device, transmitting the probe request for service discovery to at least one advertiser device of the plurality of advertiser devices and receiving a probe response from the at least one advertiser device. The probe response comprises at least one of the class information and the sub-class information associated with the at least one advertiser device. |
| US10142909B2 |
Artificial intelligence-augmented, ripple-diamond-chain shaped rateless routing in wireless mesh networks with multi-beam directional antennas
Disclosed herein are systems and methods directed to routing in the wireless mesh network (WMN) with multi-beam directional antennas (MBDAs). The disclosed systems and methods describe Ripple-Diamond-Chain (RDC) shaped routing, systematic link quality modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) augmented path link selection. In simulations, real-time video as well as other types of traffic types are used to validate the high-throughput, quality of service (QoS)-differentiated, multi-beam routing efficiency of the disclosed systems and methods, as well as the intelligent path determination in dynamic WMN environments. |
| US10142908B2 |
Dynamic communication routing based on consistency weighting and routing rules
Systems and methods for dynamic communication routing based on consistency weighting and routing rules are disclosed. A computing device can receive a communication including content data. The communication can be stored in a queue position of a primary queue. For example, the primary queue can include a plurality of queue positions for storing communications. The communication can be retrieved from the queue position of the primary queue and analyzed. In some instances, analyzing can include parsing the content data for a keyword. A keyword can correspond to a secondary queue. When the keyword is identified in the communication, the communication can be stored in the secondary queue that corresponds to the keyword. A terminal device associated with the secondary queue can be identified. A retrieval request to access the communication from the secondary queue can be received, and the communication can be routed to the terminal device. |
| US10142906B2 |
Cellular communication system with moving base stations and methods and apparatus useful in conjunction therewith
A mobile communication network system operative in conjunction with a core network including a core device and at least one static base station includes a plurality of base stations. The system further includes a population of mobile stations communicating via antennae with the base stations. The base stations include at least one moving base station which communicates via antennae with the mobile stations and includes base station functionality and a first radio manager and mobile station functionality all co-located with the base station functionality. The base station functionality has a physical back-connection to the first radio manager. The first radio manager has a physical connection with the mobile station functionality. The mobile station functionality communicates via antennae with at least one selectable static base station. The information used to determine whether to reject includes the location of the moving base station and statistics regarding measurements of link quality. |
| US10142901B2 |
Method and system for realizing function by causing elements of hardware to perform linkage operation
A system that stores functional information indicating a capability of each of a plurality of elements located remotely from the system; identifies a function capable of being performed by linking a plurality of the elements based on the stored functional information; and transmits information corresponding to the identified function capable of being performed by linking the plurality of elements to a first device remote from the system. |
| US10142899B2 |
Apparatus and method for relocating anchor gateway in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). An apparatus and method for managing a connection point with a data network in a wireless communication system is provided. A method of a terminal in a wireless communication system includes: receiving, from a network entity, a request for a relocation of an anchor gateway for connecting with a data network; and transmitting a message requesting the relocation of the anchor gateway to the network entity at a time which is determined based on a rule instructed by the request. |
| US10142892B2 |
Base station and user terminal performing connection reestablishment processing
A base station includes a controller configured to perform connection reestablishment processing on a specific mobile station in response to reception of a connection reestablishment request signal from the specific mobile station from which a radio link failure with another base station has been detected. The controller performs processing of changing a value of a predetermined timer configured to a subordinate mobile station of the base station or the another base station based on information related to a situation of the connection reestablishment processing. The predetermined timer is a timer configured to define a maximum waiting time from transmission of the connection reestablishment request signal to reception of a connection reestablishment response signal in the mobile station. |
| US10142888B2 |
Method and apparatus for enabling near real time data analysis
A method and apparatus for enabling near real time analysis of data for a wireless communication network using dynamic allocation backend processing resources. The method comprises, at each of a plurality of distributed components of a data processing system, receiving data from at least one network element of the cellular communication network, parsing the received data to extract a subset of the received data, and forwarding the extracted subset of data to the dynamic allocation backend processing resources for analytical processing of the extracted subset of data for the wireless communication network. |
| US10142886B2 |
System and method to facilitate group reporting of user equipment congestion information in a network environment
A method is provided in one example embodiment and may include receiving load information for a plurality of cells of a Radio Access Network (RAN); determining, for each of a plurality of user equipment (UE) in each cell, identification information for each UE and an Access Point Name (APN) to which each UE is connected; identifying, from a plurality of policy servers, each policy server that serves each APN to which each UE in each cell of the plurality of cells is connected; and sending, to each of a particular policy server, congestion information comprising: an identity for each cell having UE that are connected to each APN served by the particular policy server; the corresponding congestion level for each of the cells; and a per-cell UE list identifying each of a plurality of UE connected to each of APNs served by the particular policy server. |
| US10142885B2 |
Method for operating terminal in wireless communication system and terminal using same
A method for operating a terminal in a wireless communication system and a terminal using the method are provided. The method is characterized by: receiving RAN auxiliary information related to steering traffic between a first network and a second network; receiving target information used for determining a target to which the RAN auxiliary information can be applied; and determining whether to apply the RAN auxiliary information based on the target information. |
| US10142883B2 |
Network troubleshooting method and device
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the communications field, and provide a network troubleshooting method and device, which can determine a service recovery policy according to a power saving state of user equipment after a mobility management entity is faulty, and can reduce unnecessary consumption of network resources. A specific solution is: obtaining a power saving state of user equipment; and if it is detected that a mobility management entity MME managing the user equipment is faulty, selecting a service recovery policy for the user equipment according to the power saving state, where the service recovery policy includes: not initiating service recovery or initiating service recovery. The present invention is used to process a fault of an MME. |
| US10142882B2 |
Network gateway and a method for transmitting packets of a data stream
A network gateway comprises a buffer and a transmission module that is configured to transmit packets of a data stream from a source device to a user device via a network medium. The packets of the data stream are received from the source device by an uplink connection between the source device and the gateway, the packets are temporarily stored in the buffer and the packets are transmitted from the buffer to the user device by a downlink connection between the user device and the gateway, such that the downlink connection depends on the uplink connection. Furthermore, the network gateway comprises a protection module that is configured to provide a protection of the uplink connection, wherein access to the network medium is reserved for the packets of the data stream of the uplink connection. Finally the network gateway comprises a control module that is configured to monitor the buffer and to send an instruction to the protection module to reduce the protection of the uplink connection if a buffer overflow is detected. |
| US10142878B1 |
Systems and methods for handover of a high power wireless device operating in a wireless network
Systems and methods are described for extending coverage of a wireless device. A plurality of wireless devices located in a coverage area of a first access node can be monitored for a first condition. At least one wireless device of the plurality of wireless devices that meets the first condition can be classified as a high power wireless device. Two or more indicators reported by the at least one wireless device are compared to a criteria. When the two or more indicators meet the criteria, a handoff of the at least one wireless device from the first access node to a second access node can be performed. |
| US10142875B2 |
Compressed mode for UMTS enhanced dedicated channel for circuit switched voice services
The present invention addresses methods, apparatuses and computer program products for improved compressed mode operation for enhanced dedicated channel DCH in circuit switched CS voice services/transmissions. A compressed mode of a user equipment is configured during performing a circuit switched voice service over a dedicated channel according to Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access operation upon demand for network specific measurement, whereby measurement gaps are created in the data transmission. In uplink, transmission of a voice frame to be compressed is performed using a 10 ms transmission, whereas in downlink, transmission of a voice frame to be compressed is stopped after a fixed number of slots have been transmitted, wherein the fixed number of slots is set such as to ensure a measurement gap with at least 14 slots. |
| US10142871B1 |
Device, system, and method for optimizations to camp only mode
A device, system, and method uses a camp only mode based on a connectivity status. The method is performed at a device that is configured to establish a first connection to a first network and configured to establish a second connection to a second network. The method includes determining the connectivity status of the device. When the connectivity status indicates that the device has established the first connection, the method includes utilizing a camp-only mode to monitor the second network, the camp-only mode reducing a frequency of at least one type of operation associated with the second network, the camp-only mode configured to retain a capability of determining whether an emergency message is being broadcast over the second network. |
| US10142865B2 |
Methods, systems and computer readable media for simulating per user equipment (UE) slow and fast signal fading for testing air interface devices
A network equipment test device includes per-UE uplink signal generation processing chains for generating per-UE time domain uplink signals. Per-UE signal faders simulate per-UE signal fading for the per-UE time domain uplink signals. Different phases and amplitudes are used over time to simulate different signal fading. Fourier transformation units perform Fourier transformation of each of the time domain uplink signals to produce per-UE frequency domain uplink signals with simulated per-UE signal fading. A subcarrier mapping unit performs subcarrier mapping of the per-UE frequency domain uplink signals to produce a frequency domain multi-UE uplink signal with simulated per-UE signal fading. An inverse Fourier transformation unit performs inverse Fourier transformation of the frequency domain multi-UE uplink signal to produce a multi-UE time domain uplink signal with simulated per-UE signal fading. A network interface transmits the time domain multi-UE uplink signal with simulated per-UE signal fading to the DUT. |
| US10142863B2 |
Optimization of mobile traffic directed to private networks and operator configurability thereof
Systems and methods for optimization of mobile traffic directed to private networks and operator configurability thereof are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method, which may be implemented on a system, for identifying a network accessed by mobile traffic at a mobile device, identifying an operator of the network, and/or determining whether the mobile traffic is directed towards a private or public network. In response to determining that the mobile traffic is directed towards a private network, determining whether the private network is owned by or operated by the operator. Optimization of the mobile traffic is performed based on policies set by the operator. In general, the system maintains and/or enforces different sets of policies regarding mobile traffic optimization set by different and multiple operators. |
| US10142858B2 |
Radio access networks
Among other things, a communication system comprising remote units and a controller is described. The remote units exchange radio frequency (RF) signals with mobile devices. At least some of the RF signals comprise information destined for, or originating from, a mobile device. The controller comprises one or more modems and is connected to an external network. At least one of the modems is a baseband modem and is configured to pass first data corresponding to the information. The controller is separated from the remote units by an intermediate network over which second data corresponding to the information is carried in frames between the controller and the remote units. The second data comprises baseband data and at least some of the baseband data is compressed in a frequency domain. The remote units and the controller are configured to compress the baseband data for transmission over the intermediate network. |
| US10142856B2 |
Technique for triggering mobility management specific procedure to avoid registration state mismatch between user equipment and network
A method in a mobile station (MS) and an MS in a wireless communication network are provided. The method includes detecting an intersystem change from an S1mode to one of an A/Gb mode and an Iu mode, detecting that a routing area update (RAU) has failed detecting that a successful generic location updating procedure has not been performed since the detected intersystem change, and triggering an MM specific procedure based on detecting that the RAU has failed and the successful generic location updating procedure has not been performed. The MM specific procedure corresponds to a location area update (LAU). |
| US10142855B2 |
Channel bonding using K-muxing and multiple-beam antenna
A user terminal for transmitting data to a plurality of access points comprises a pre-processor to pre-process at least one source data stream and a multi-beam antenna. The pre-processor comprises a segmenting device to segment the at least one source data stream into a set of N data sub streams, N being an integer greater than 1; a K-muxing unit to perform a N-to-N K-muxing transform on the N data substreams to generate N K-muxed data streams, each of the N K-muxed data streams being a linear combination of the N data substreams; and a bank of modulators to modulate the N K-muxed data streams to generate N K-muxed signal streams. The multi-beam antenna comprises beam forming networks to transform the N K-muxed signal streams into transmit beams, and an array of antenna elements to transmit the transmit beams to the access points. |
| US10142851B2 |
Spectrum processing method, base station, user equipment, and system
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of communications technologies and disclose a spectrum processing method, a base station, user equipment, and a system. The method includes: receiving, by a base station corresponding to a first cell, at least one subband channel quality parameter that is sent by user equipment (UE) in the first cell, where each subband channel quality parameter indicates quality of one subband channel; and determining, according to the at least one subband channel quality parameter, whether the first cell uses an overlapped spectrum, where the overlapped spectrum is a part at which a frequency band of the first cell overlaps a frequency band of a second cell, the second cell and the first cell are inter-system cells, and the second cell is neighboring to the first cell. Embodiments of the present invention are mainly applied to a process of using a network spectrum. |
| US10142850B2 |
Method and device for using unlicensed spectrum
Embodiments provide a method and a device for using an unlicensed spectrum. In the method, a first access device receives first indication information sent by a second access device, where the first indication information is used to indicate idle time, in which the second access device does not perform data transmission, in a time segment that is reserved for the second access device to perform, by using an unlicensed spectrum, data transmission, and the first access device performs data transmission in the idle time by using the unlicensed spectrum. In a device provided, a first access device includes a receiving unit and a transmission unit. |
| US10142844B2 |
Method and apparatus for authorizing pedestrian user equipment in wireless communication system
For vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, an eNodeB (eNB) receives authorization information for a pedestrian UE which indicates whether a user equipment (UE) is authorized as the pedestrian UE. Upon receiving the authorization information for the pedestrian UE, the eNB may authorize the UE as the pedestrian UE or not according to the received authorization information, and decide a resource allocation mode for the authorized pedestrian UE. |
| US10142841B2 |
Configuration for multi-factor event authorization
An authorization device receives a message from a content server through a network based upon a first factor of authorization being completed by a playback device requesting playback of content associated with a user account. The authorization device may be a mobile device that is associated with the user. The authorization device may receive a user input indicating an approval of the requested playback. The authorization device may send a playback authorization message through the network to the content server. The content server may use at least a first factor of authorization such a login credential from a smart playback device or a registration credential from another type of playback device in addition to a second factor of authorization such as the playback authorization message to generate a user authentication that is provided to allow the playback device to playback the content. |
| US10142834B2 |
Method and apparatus for operating a user client wireless communication device on a wireless wide area network
A method and apparatus operate a user client wireless communication device on a wireless wide area network. A communication link can be established at the user client wireless communication device with a user wireless wide area network communication device. A random challenge and an authentication token can be received from a wireless wide area network. The random challenge and the authentication token can be sent to the user wireless wide area network communication device. The at least one temporary wireless wide area network communication security key can be received from the user wireless wide area network communication device, where the at least one temporary wireless wide area network communication security key is for the wireless wide area network. The user client wireless communication device can operate on the wireless wide area network using the at least one temporary wireless wide area network communication security key from the user wireless wide area network communication device independent from the user wireless wide area network communication device. |
| US10142833B2 |
Methods, systems and apparatus for recognizing genuine products
Methods, apparatus and systems are described for identifying potentially counterfeited products or goods. |
| US10142829B2 |
Method for providing network service and electronic device
An electronic device and method of providing network service are provided. The electronic device includes at least one processor configured to select a subscriber profile to be used by an external electronic device functionally connected to the electronic device from among a plurality of subscriber profiles available in the electronic device, and a communication interface configured to provide, to the external electronic device, a network service based on the subscriber profile selected. The method includes receiving a network connection request from an external electronic device functionally connected to an electronic device; selecting a subscriber profile to be used by the external electronic device from among a plurality of subscriber profiles available in the electronic device in response to the network connection request received by the electronic device; and providing, by the electronic device, a network service based on the selected subscriber profile to be used by the external electronic device. |
| US10142827B2 |
Apparatus and method for delivering short message service efficiently in wireless communication system
A method and an apparatus for controlling Short Message Service (SMS) delivery to a User Equipment (UE) over a Packet-Switched (PS) network without involvement of any Circuit Switched (CS) network node are provided. The method includes receiving subscriber information of a terminal from a Home Subscriber Server (HSS), determining whether the MME supports short message delivery over a Packet-Switched (PS) network, and transmitting, when the MME supports the short message delivery over the PS network, a registration request message including information for routing the short message to the MME to the HSS. The SMS delivery method and apparatus is capable of delivering the SMS message to the UE over the PS network without involvement of the CS network nodes, thereby negating the necessity of CS network nodes for supporting SMS service, resulting in reduction of maintenance and management costs. |
| US10142823B2 |
Device pairing taking into account at least one condition
Some embodiments of the present invention include pairing two wireless devices by placing at least one of two devices in a pairing mode; performing at least one pairing motion event with at least one of the wireless devices to satisfy at least one pairing condition; detecting satisfaction of the at least one pairing condition; and pairing the two wireless devices in response to detecting satisfaction of the at least one pairing condition. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10142819B2 |
Establishing machine type communications
A method for establishing a machine type communication includes receiving a connection request for a machine type communication from a device. The connection request includes an authentication credential for the device. A shared subscriber identity module (SIM) parameter for the machine type communication is obtained based on the authentication credential. |
| US10142818B2 |
Methods and apparatus to reuse wireless circuitry for multiple subscriber identities in a wireless communication device
Apparatus and methods to reuse wireless circuitry to communicate with multiple wireless networks to support multiple subscriber identities in a wireless communication device are disclosed. A representative method includes receiving signaling messages for a second subscriber identity from a second wireless network while connected to a first wireless network for a first subscriber identity. A portion of radio frequency wireless circuitry is reconfigured to communicate with the second wireless network to establish a signaling channel and respond to signaling messages received from the second wireless network. The portion of radio frequency wireless circuitry is reconfigured between the first and second wireless networks to maintain a connection with the first wireless network while also receiving from the second wireless network limited information that can be provided to a user. Representative information includes an indication of an originator of a mobile terminated connection request and short message service data. |
| US10142813B2 |
Architecture for signal and power distribution in wireless data network
A system comprising: a local area network (LAN) device configured to produce a local area network (LAN) signal; and a modem unit configured to produce, based on the local area network (LAN) signal produced by the local area network (LAN) device, a transport modulated format signal suitable for transmission over transport cabling. The modem unit further configured to provide power to the local area network (LAN) device. |
| US10142812B2 |
Incoming call responding method and device for multi-channel terminal
Incoming call responding method and device for a multi-channel terminal are provided. The method includes receiving a service request associated with a current subscriber identity card, and the service request comprises a called service request to a current subscriber which is identified by the current subscriber identity card, and in response to the service request, setting up a first service channel for making a call and playing a predetermined multimedia file based on an instruction of the current subscriber, and the first service channel is set up based on the current subscriber identity card. Further, the terminal may play the predetermined multimedia file to a remote terminal of the service request directly based on the first service channel, so as to make a personalized response to the service request, which may greatly improve operation experience of two subscribers of the call. |
| US10142810B2 |
Method and apparatus to manage different options of communication using one user identifier based on internet protocol
Computer-implemented systems and methods to manage electronic communications are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus, using at least a network-based portal based on Internet protocol, receives a message with a user identifier from a person's wireless device; receives a communication option from the person based on options provided to the person, with all the options using the user identifier, in view of the portal being based on the Internet protocol; permits the user to block the person from accessing the user; enables the message to be received by the user if the person is not blocked by the user; and determines user availability to receive the message. In the embodiment, the apparatus requires user contact information for the user to receive messages, with the user contact information not provided to the person, and with the user contact information being distinct from the user identifier. |
| US10142808B2 |
Floor control method and apparatus
A floor control apparatus and method, the method including receiving, by a media resource function entity, a first floor application message sent by UE, generating, by the media resource function entity, a second floor application message according to the first floor application message, sending, by the media resource function entity, the second floor application message to a mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) server, receiving, by the media resource function entity, a first floor grant message that is in response to the second floor application message and that is sent by the MCPTT server, generating, by the media resource function entity, a second floor grant message according to the first floor grant message, and sending, by the media resource function entity, the second floor grant message to the UE. |
| US10142804B2 |
All-group calling method, system, related device and computer storage medium
An all-group calling method, system, related device and computer storage medium, the method comprising: setting an all-group calling number at a terminal; and in an emergency, the terminal jointly establishes, according to the all-group calling number, an all-group call between terminals via a base station or the base station and a core network. |
| US10142802B2 |
Systems and methods for establishing a group communication based on motion of a mobile device
Methods and systems of communication using a mobile device include communicating with other mobile devices over an initial communication channel, detecting a first motion of the mobile device moving from a first position to a second position, establishing a second communication channel with the other mobile devices in response to the detected first motion, and communicating with the other mobile devices over the second communication channel. In an example, the initial communication may be a half-duplex communication channel, and the second communication channel may be a full-duplex communication channel. In another example, the initial communication may be a full-duplex communication channel, and the second communication channel may be a half-duplex communication channel. |
| US10142796B2 |
Management device, management system, management method, and management program
In a management system which allows measurement results obtained by sensors to be collected and a management target to be managed on the basis of the collected measurement results, a management device and the like that can provide more useful information for managing the management target are provided. The management device includes: an obtainment unit configured to obtain, from each of a plurality of sensors each configured to perform measurement regarding a management target, sensor information indicating a result of the measurement and identification information of the sensor; and a group management unit configured to perform a grouping process of dividing a plurality of the sensors into a plurality of groups by using the pieces of the identification information obtained by the obtainment unit, and to perform a process of storing group information indicating a result of the grouping process. |
| US10142795B2 |
Providing digital content for multiple venues
Disclosed herein are, among other things, systems and methods for providing digital content for multiple venues to mobile devices. In some embodiments, venue location data defining a geographic boundary of each of a plurality of venues and venue content data for a plurality of different attractions associated with the venue is stored. A processing device system may be configured to determine a current location of the mobile device, and provide at least some of the venue content data based at least on an analysis of the venue location data, or attraction location data, and the current location. |
| US10142791B2 |
Method and system for context awareness of a mobile device
A method for detecting a context of a mobile device (100) equipped with sensors (111, 121, 122, 131) and a context detection module (109) in which the sensors (111, 121, 122, 131) are assigned to at least two groups (110, 120, 30), each of which comprises at least one sensor (111, 121, 122, 131), and each group (110, 120, 130) is allocated a group classifier (116, 126, 136) 10 adapted to detect, in a form of a classification result, currently identified, by means of a given classifier, context of the device (100) based on indications of the sensors (111, 121, 122, 131) belonging to the given group, characterized in that with a use of the context detection module, whereas the groups (110, 102, 130) of sensors are ordered hierarchically, and the device context is detected 1 by reading a classification result indicated by the classifier (116, 126, 136) of the currently active group, wherein in case of detection of an identified context in the active group, switching on power supply of the sensors and activating classification in a group (110, 120, 130) with a level higher by one level and reading the context indicated by said group's classifier, wherein based on the 20 results of the classification indicated by the higher groups' classifiers (116, 26, 136), executing adaptation of the configuration of lower groups' classifiers (116, 126, 136). |
| US10142787B1 |
Tracking large numbers of wireless terminals based on predicting when to issue location requests
An apparatus and method for tracking a large number of wireless terminals being used by wireless subscribers and for estimating the location of the terminals at each instant. Some embodiments of the present invention use a combination of cluster analysis, interpolation of information between identified clusters, and averaging of the interpolated information, in order to predict when it might be beneficial to issue a location request to a location engine, for each subscriber. |
| US10142786B2 |
System and method for multi-beacon interaction and management
A system and method for multi-beacon management including: determining occurrence of a trigger event; determining a beacon to be acted upon; determining the settings to be assigned; assigning the settings to the beacon; and operating the beacon according to the settings. |
| US10142782B2 |
Internal location address and automatic routing of intra-facility movement
Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for facilitating movement within a facility by providing internal navigation instructions to a user, and/or for automatically operating various transportation mechanisms within the facility to move the user therein. Various embodiments thus comprise a computing entity configured to receive location information/data indicative of a current location of a user and destination information/data indicative of a desired destination for the user, generate a recommended route for the user, and transmit one or more signals to location devices along the recommended route to provide navigations cues to the user, or to one or more transportation mechanisms to enable the user to board the transportation mechanism at a first location, and disembark the transportation mechanism closer to the desired destination. |
| US10142777B1 |
Systems and methods for locating devices in venues
In an embodiment, the present invention is a device locationing system operable to dynamically determine the presence of keep-out zones within a venue, and thereafter adjust positional data obtained through the device based on the presence of the previously detected keep-out zones. |
| US10142775B2 |
Identifying mobile device location and corresponding support center locations to provide support services over a network
A mobile device may receive updates, support and other data from a current data center agent platform. When the mobile device travels to another location the nearest data center agent may be different from the previous agent. A changeover determination must be performed prior to determining whether the new agent should be assigned to the mobile device. One example method of operation may include receiving current location information of the mobile device and identifying a present location of the mobile device and a current service center assigned to the mobile device. The method may also provide determining whether a new service center location at a remote location from the current service center location should be assigned to the mobile device based on predefined assignment criteria. |
| US10142774B2 |
Content geofencing
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for invitational content geofencing. A system first sends, to a server location data associated with the system, the location data being calculated at the system. The system then receives a listing of places of interest within a geofence including a geographical perimeter for identifying places of interest in the listing, the geofence being based on the location data associated with the system. Next, the system selects a place of interest from the listing based on a location of the system. The system then presents a content item associated with the place of interest. |
| US10142773B2 |
System and method for automatically detecting and initiating a walk
A system, method, and apparatus for detecting the start of a walk event. The method comprises identifying the location of a wearable device; determining if the wearable device has exited a geo-fence zone; confirming that a wearable device is in a walk mode if it is determined that the wearable device has exited a geo-fence zone and that the wearable device is not connected to a wireless network; enabling a GPS receiver; continuously recording the location of the wearable device received from the GPS receiver while the wearable device is in a walk mode; and transmitting the recorded location of the wearable device while the wearable device is in a walk mode. |
| US10142772B2 |
Systems and methods for emergency data communication
Disclosed are methods, systems, devices, servers, apparatus, computer-/processor-readable media, and other implementations, including a method that includes receiving by an emergency call server an indication of an emergency condition at a device, determining whether the device is to be tracked based, at least in part, on the indication of the emergency condition, and transmitting a triggering message from the emergency call server, in response to a determination that the device is to be tracked, to trigger at the device a tracking session to cause the device to periodically collect and send tracking session data to one or more servers. The tracking session, established between the device and the one or more servers, is separate from an emergency call session established between the device and the emergency call server. |
| US10142769B2 |
Method and system for establishing a secure communication between remote UE and relay UE in a device to device communication network
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5G communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4G system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). A method for establishing a secure communication between a UE and a relay UE is provided. The method includes deriving a ProSe traffic key (PTK) of the relay UE by using a key derivation function (KDF) of at least one of a ProSe group key (PGK) of the UE, a PTK identification (ID) and a ID of the relay UE, and transmitting a security key response message comprising at least the PTK of the relay UE, the PTK ID and PGK ID, to the relay UE. The at least the PTK of relay UE. PTK ID and PGK is used to derive a security key for the D2D group communication between the UE and relay UE. |
| US10142766B2 |
Method and system for selecting an access point for performing services corresponding to a client device
A method includes selecting a particular access point for performing service corresponding to a client device that is associating or associated with a different access point. The particular access point is selected based on historical usage pattern and/or a future scheduled event corresponding to the client device. |
| US10142764B2 |
Method and system for overlay display control
A method of providing an overlay display control performed on an electronic device, the method including: displaying a progress screen of a main service associated with an application through a first virtual layer under control of the application executed on the electronic device; displaying a user interface on a preset area of the first virtual layer, the user interface configured to receive a selection signal on a control function associated with the main service; displaying a second virtual layer for providing an additional service associated with the main service overlapping the first virtual layer in response to a progress of the main service meeting a preset condition; and processing a progress of the additional service, including: hooking a selection signal input on a partial area of the second virtual layer; and calling a control function corresponding to the partial area of the second virtual layer. |
| US10142761B2 |
Structural modeling of the head related impulse response
A method for creating a head-related impulse response (HRIR) for use in rendering audio for playback through headphones comprises receiving location parameters for a sound including azimuth, elevation, and range relative to a head of a listener, applying a spherical head model to the azimuth, elevation, and range input parameters to generate binaural HRIR values, computing a pinna model using the azimuth and elevation parameters to apply to the binaural HRIR values to pinna modeled HRIR values, computing a torso model using the azimuth and elevation parameters to apply to the pinna modeled HRIR values to generate pinna and torso modeled HRIR values, and computing a near-field model using the azimuth and range parameters to apply to the pinna and torso modeled HRIR values to generate pinna, torso and near-field modeled HRIR values. |
| US10142760B1 |
Audio processing mechanism with personalized frequency response filter and personalized head-related transfer function (HRTF)
Left and right ear channels are determined for an end user. Each channel includes a head related transfer function (HRTF) filter to localize sound tailored to the geometry of the user's head and a frequency response filter tailored to the user's measured frequency response (hearing capability). |
| US10142759B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing audio with determined trajectory
An apparatus comprising: a spatial audio analyzer configured to determine, using at least one audio signal, at least one acoustic source; a location determiner configured to determining at least one point of interest location associated with the at least one acoustic source; a trajectory determiner configured to determine a trajectory of the at least one point of interest location associated with the at least one acoustic source; and a processor configured to reproduce the at least one audio signal from at least one sound playback transducer based on the determined trajectory. |
| US10142758B2 |
System for and a method of generating sound
A system for and a method of outputting sound having a variable apparent source distance and/or width is provided. The system may be used in a vehicle and the apparent source distance may be varied depending on parameters of a driving style or a driver's behavior. |
| US10142756B2 |
Signal processing device and signal processing method
A first level converter performs level conversion for a first digital signal into a second digital signal. A second level converter performs level conversion for a third digital signal into a fourth digital signal. An arithmetic unit generates a fifth digital signal obtained by subtracting the fourth digital signal from the second digital signal, and a sixth digital signal obtained by adding the first digital signal and the fourth digital signal to each other. A first DA converter performs DA conversion for the fifth digital signal into a first analog signal. A second DA converter performs DA conversion for the sixth digital signal into a second analog signal. An adder adds the first analog signal and the second analog signal to each other to generate a third analog signal. |
| US10142755B2 |
Signal processing methods and systems for rendering audio on virtual loudspeaker arrays
Techniques of rendering audio involve applying a balanced-realization state space model to each head-related transfer function (HRTF) to reduce the order of an effective FIR or even an infinite impulse response (IIR) filter. Along these lines, each HRTF G(z) is derived from a head-related impulse response filter (HRIR) via, e.g., a z-transform. The data of the HRIR may be used to construct a first state space representation [A, B, C, D] of the HRTF via the relation G(z)=C(zI−A)−1B+D This first state space representation is not unique and so for an FIR filter, A and B may be set to simple, binary-valued arrays, while C and D contain the HRIR data. This representation leads to a simple form of a Gramian Q whose eigenvectors provide system states that maximize the system gain as measured by a Hankel norm. |
| US10142753B2 |
Electroacoustic conversion chain with selectively powered coil
This electroacoustic conversion chain comprising at least one loudspeaker, this loudspeaker comprising means for generating a magnetic field in a magnetic circuit having an air gap and a membrane secured to turns of a conducting material which may move in this air gap, is characterized in that it comprises at least one control module comprising at least one input for conveying a signal to be broadcast and at least one output connected to a turn, the control module being able to apply to said or each output an excitation signal depending on the position of at least one turn relatively to the air gap. |
| US10142752B2 |
Interaction with devices
An interaction apparatus comprises: a loudspeaker array, comprising speaker units, where each speaker unit is configured to make sound according to an input signal; an obstacle detection module, configured to detect an obstacle parameter corresponding to an obstacle inside space on a side of a sound-making surface of the loudspeaker array; and a compensation module, configured to adjust, according to the obstacle parameter, the input signal corresponding to a speaker unit of the speaker units, and compensate for a sound-making effect of the loudspeaker array influenced by the obstacle. A loudspeaker array comprising the speaker units can be disposed, an obstacle that influences a sound-making effect of the loudspeaker array can be detected, and an input signal of a corresponding speaker unit can be adjusted when the obstacle exists, thereby alleviating influence from the obstacle on the sound-making effect during use, and improving user experience. |
| US10142749B2 |
Dynamic sound adjustment
Among other things, one or more non-transitory machine-readable media storing instructions are described. The stored instructions are executable by one or more processing devices to perform operations comprising analyzing an effect of noise in a spatial unit on sound in the spatial unit, at least part of the sound being produced by audio signals; selecting an adjustment curve among a group of adjustment curves based on one or more characteristics of the noise; and determining an amount of adjustment to be made to the audio signals based on the analyzed effect and the selected adjustment curve. |
| US10142745B2 |
Hearing device comprising an own voice detector
A hearing device, e.g. a hearing aid, adapted for being arranged at least partly on a user's head or at least partly implanted in a user's head is provided. The hearing device comprises an own voice detector comprising first and second signal strength detectors for providing signal strength estimates of first and second electric input signals. The own voice detector comprises a comparison unit operationally coupled to the first and second signal strength detectors and configured to compare the signal strength estimates of the first and second electric input signals and to provide an indication of the difference between said signal strength estimates; and a control unit for providing an own voice detection signal indicative of a user's own voice being present or not present in the current sound in the environment of the user, the own voice detection signal being dependent on said signal strength comparison measure. |
| US10142739B2 |
Panel vibration type display device for generating sound
The present embodiments relates to a display panel configured to display images, a plurality of sound generating actuators in a plurality of sound output areas, the sound generating actuators configured to vibrate the display panel to generate sound, and a partition that is between each of the plurality of sound output areas and surrounds at least one of the plurality of sound output areas. |
| US10142735B2 |
Dual mode headphone and method therefor
A dual mode headphone has a band positioning the dual mode headphone on one of a head or neck of a user. A pair of first housings is provided wherein one of the first housings is formed on each end of the band. A dual mode headphone circuit is provided and has a dual-output acoustic transducer module positioned in each of the pair of first housings. The dual-output acoustic transducer module allowing for both air conduction and bone conduction of sound waves. |
| US10142734B2 |
Ring network of bluetooth speakers
A method for re-forming a complete ring network of a plurality of Bluetooth® speakers, after a speaker has left an original ring of speakers, the method including detecting that the speaker has left the ring, and reestablishing the ring without the departed speaker. The detection may include a timeout detection if the speaker left without notice, or include receiving notice that the speaker intends to leave. |
| US10142731B2 |
Dynamic suppression of non-linear distortion
Systems and methods are described for dynamically suppressing non-linear distortion for a device, such as a speakerphone. A device may receive a signal, where the device has non-linear distortion at a predetermined frequency. The received signal may be analyzed to compute a tone strength parameter and a band level. The received signal may be filtered such that a spectrum of the input signal is dynamically limited by reducing suppression of the non-linear distortion when the tone strength parameter is in a lower portion of a predetermined range and increasing suppression of the non-linear distortion when the tone strength parameter is in an upper portion of the predetermined range, the predetermined range of the tone strength parameter corresponding to a loudness range of the device. |
| US10142725B2 |
Device for transmitting sounds for intra-auricular earpiece and intra-auricular earpiece
A device for transmitting sounds for intra-auricular earpiece, comprising an entrance opening extending along an entrance axis, said entrance opening being able to receive a sound emission source, an exit opening able to be presented in an ear and a diffusion enclosure able to conduct the sound from upstream to downstream from said entrance opening to said exit opening, said diffusion enclosure comprising, opposite said entrance opening, a first vibration wall extending orthogonally to the entrance axis able to resonate following a sound emission along said entrance axis. |
| US10142724B2 |
Sound output devices
A sound output device has a sound output unit outputting sound to an exterior, a battery attachment unit to which an electric tool battery is attached, and a case supporting the sound output unit and the battery attachment unit. The case includes a first inner wall structure defining a first inner space accommodating the sound output unit, and a second inner wall structure defining a second inner space different from the first inner space. The second inner wall structure is configured to resonate the sound output of the sound output unit. |
| US10142720B1 |
Headphones with external pressure equalization path
An earphone includes a housing enclosing an acoustic transducer and having a front volume. The housing includes a nozzle that extends the front volume to at least an entrance of a wearer's ear canal, and a groove in an outer surface of the housing, extending at least along a length of the nozzle. A flexible ear tip is configured to attach to the housing. When the flexible ear tip attaches to the housing, the groove and a portion of an inner surface of the ear tip together form a port that acoustically couples the front volume with an environment external to the earphone. |
| US10142709B2 |
System, method, and computer-readable medium for implementing intelligent network service functionality in a network
A system, method and computer-readable medium for simulating intelligent network triggers in a network system are provided. A mobile terminal is configured with an intelligent network Simulator adapted to detect call events and originate simulated intelligent network triggers in response to the call events. Call progressions implemented according to the simulated intelligent network triggers may be managed or coordinated by at least one of a carrier-gateway server and an Enterprise-gateway server. Call progressions implemented by simulated intelligent network triggers may be specified according to Enterprise member policies or general Enterprise behaviors. Advantageously, if a carrier network does not support a trigger infrastructure that has capabilities of originating triggers and terminating triggers, or if a roaming agreement is not in place that allows transfer of triggers between carriers, the use of an intelligent network Simulator provides an alternative mechanism for providing IN service functionality without network support for intelligent network triggers. |
| US10142699B2 |
Systems and methods for providing interactive content
Interactive content may be provided by a smart television or other media device using a wireless communication protocol to detect the presence or proximity of a mobile device. When a mobile device is detected, the media device can establish a communication link with the mobile device via the wireless communication protocol. When content is displayed by the media device, additional data can be sent to the mobile device to enhance the user experience via the communication link. The user can interact with the data sent to the mobile device or with the content itself by providing feedback on the mobile device. The feedback may be provided to a content server via a second communication link, such as a cellular link or wireless link to the Internet. In some implementations, content server may modify content for display on the media device based on feedback on the mobile device. |
| US10142695B2 |
Systems and methods for enabling a user to generate a plan to access content using multiple content services
A system for facilitating access to items of content presents recommendations to a user. Items of content may include movies and television shows. Recommendations may include access plans specifying a plurality of digital media services, where each specified digital media service provides availability to items of content included in a user defined set. Further, recommendations may be based on one or more use defined constraints. User defined constraints may include a user budget for accessing items of content during a specific time period. |
| US10142694B2 |
Method and apparatus for sharing media content
A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving a plurality of operating commands for controlling a first presentation of media content by a first media processor device at a first display device to generate a first viewing experience and transmitting the playback file to a second media processor device via a first network, where a second presentation of the media content by the second media processor device at a second display device according to the plurality of operating commands of the playback file recreates the first viewing experience at the second display device and where the first and second media processor devices are members of the first network based upon common membership in a social media network by a first subscriber associated with the first media processor device and a second subscriber associated with the second media processor device. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10142693B2 |
Video distribution control
A biststream of encoded video data captured by a camera of a user device is received and decoded into a stream of decoded video frames. A light pattern representing a VLC signal captured by the camera is identified in at least one decoded video frame and decoded into a DRM identifier. Distribution of the bitstream is controlled based on a comparison of the DRM identifier and a defined DRM identifier. Hence, VCL is used to add watermarks to recorded video data and where such watermarks can be used to control distribution of copyright or digital rights protected video content. |
| US10142689B2 |
Server, terminal, information processing method, information processing program, and computer-readable recording medium storing information processing programs
A delay is suppressed that occurs in a period of time from the actual inputting of operation information into a terminal by a user to the forming of image information corresponding to this operation information in a server and the displaying of this image information on the terminal. Provided is a server having: operation information acquisition means configured to sequentially acquire each piece of operation information sequentially transmitted from a terminal through a network; execution means configured to execute an application by executing processing corresponding to the each piece of operation information in accordance with a timing with which the operation information acquisition means acquired the each piece of operation information; execution control means configured, if a first predetermined interval has passed from a moment when the execution means started processing corresponding to first operation information of the each piece of operation information without acquiring second operation information acquired after the first input information, to make the execution means execute processing in accordance with the first input information again; and transmission means configured to transmit image information based on the execution of the application by the execution block to the terminal. |
| US10142683B2 |
Method of access to multimedia content protected by a terminal
A method for accessing protected multimedia includes receiving an encrypted fragment of the multimedia content and receiving a key for decrypting it, using the key to decrypt the fragment, thereby obtaining an unscrambled fragment, replacing original bits of the unscrambled fragment with different substituted bits to obtain a modified fragment, and reconstructing the modified fragment is reconstructed by replacing substituted bits of the extracted modified fragment with the original bits. The resulting reconstructed fragment is then decoded and the resulting decoded fragment is sent to a multimedia appliance to be enjoyed by a human viewer. |
| US10142680B2 |
Dynamic video overlays
A client device accesses a video input stream from an intermediate device for display. The client device analyzes the video input stream to determine that the video input stream matches a template indicating a change of speed. In some example embodiments, the analysis is performed while the client device is generating a video output stream that replaces video content received from a content source via the intermediate device. Based on the video input stream matching the template, the client device modifies the video output stream to show the change of speed. For example, commercials transmitted from a national content provider to a smart TV via a set-top box may be replaced with targeted commercials. During the replacement, fast-forwarding of the commercial may be detected by matching a template with the video input stream. While the video input stream is being fast-forwarded, the smart TV fast-forwards the targeted commercial. |
| US10142677B2 |
Entry device for a CATV network
An entry device for a cable television (CATV) network includes an input port configured to receive CATV signals from the CATV network, a first splitter electrically connected to the input port, an active signal path electrically connected to the first splitter, a passive signal path electrically connected to the first splitter, a second splitter electrically connected to the active signal path, and active ports electrically connected to the second splitter. The active ports are configured to communicate with one another via the second splitter. The entry device also includes a passive port electrically connected to the passive signal path and configured to communicate with the input port via the passive signal path, a filter configured to block multimedia over coaxial alliance (MoCA) signals from proceeding to the input port, and a signal bypass path configured to transmit the MoCA signals between the active ports and the passive port. |
| US10142676B2 |
Residential gateway making at least one private memory space available
A residential gateway (110) has a memory space (132), with at least one private memory space (130), made available to at least one device (111; 112) connected to a local area network (120). The residential gateway has a table (140) managing rights of access to the private memory space or spaces; a device for receiving commands for access to the memory space and administrator commands for updating the access rights management table; a device for updating the table, on receipt of an administrator command coming from a predetermined device implementing an administrator module, and for ignoring any administrator command coming from another device; and a device (150) for ignoring any command for access to the private memory space or spaces, when the command is received coming from a device not identified in the table. |
| US10142672B2 |
Receiver device
There is provided a receiver device including a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a first distribution circuit, a second distribution circuit, a first high-frequency processing unit, and a second high-frequency processing unit. |
| US10142671B2 |
User interface apparatus for vehicles and vehicle having the same
Disclosed herein is a user interface apparatus for vehicles including light sources, a touch sensor to sense touch, light guides to transfer light generated by the light sources, and a top cover to cover the light sources, the touch sensor and the light guides and to transmit light emitted from the light guides to the interior of a vehicle. The light sources includes a first light source and at least one second light sources, the light guides includes first and second light guides to receive light generated by the first light source and to transfer the light to first and second regions and at least one third light guide configured to receive light generated by the at least one second light source and to transfer the light to a third region, and light generated by the first light source is dispersed and provided to the first and second light guides. |
| US10142668B1 |
Pairing wireless set-top box with a wired set-top box
A system and method for pairing a wireless set-top box with a wired set-top box is provided. The system and method provide a user with the ability to move the wireless set-top box to different locations, within the same authorized subscriber's household or use location, while allowing the service provider to monitor and prohibit unauthorized use of the wireless set-top box from outside of the authorized subscriber's household or use location. |
| US10142665B2 |
System, device and method for transrating file based assets
A video transrater, and a transrater system and method. The transrater system and method may select an optimal bit rate from among a plurality of available bit rates in order to obtain a particular video quality and/or format. |
| US10142664B2 |
Method and device for determining properties of a graphical overlay for a video stream
The present invention relates generally to video communication systems, and more specifically to a method and device for adjusting properties of a graphical overlay for a video stream, the adjusted properties being at least one of a position, a degree of animation and a color composition of the graphical overlay and the adjustment is based on a scene depicted by the time period of the video stream. The adjustment is performed if an estimated bitrate for transmitting an encoded bitstream comprising the time period of the video stream and the graphical overlay exceeds a predetermined upper threshold bitrate for transmitting an encoded single bitstream comprising the time period of the video stream and the graphical overlay. |
| US10142659B2 |
Deblocking filtering
Blocking artifacts at a block boundary between a block and a neighboring block in a video frame are reduced by calculating an offset based on pixel values of pixels in a line of pixels in the block and based on pixel values of pixels in a corresponding line of pixels in the neighboring block. The offset is added to the pixel value of the pixel closest to the block boundary in the line of pixels and is subtracted from the pixel value of the pixel closest to the block boundary in the corresponding line of pixels. The resulting deblocking filter has good low-pass characteristics and is efficient for reducing blocking artifact. |
| US10142654B2 |
Method for encoding/decoding video by oblong intra prediction
A video encoding method is provided in the invention. In such method, after a current encoding frame among a sequence of input frames is received, each coding unit in the current encoding frame may be optionally split into two oblong prediction units, and each of the prediction units may be optionally split into a plurality of sub-blocks so as to thereby improve the matching accuracy for a matching reference block from a reference frame. A video decoding method corresponding to the aforesaid video encoding method is also provided. |
| US10142653B2 |
Image decoding apparatus, image coding apparatus, and coded data transformation apparatus
A hierarchical image decoding apparatus, a hierarchical image coding apparatus, and a hierarchical coded data transformation apparatus where the hierarchical image decoding apparatus includes a parameter set decoder that decodes scale adjustment information, and a predictive image generator that generates a predictive image on the basis of the scale adjustment information, and the hierarchical image coding apparatus includes a parameter set encoder that encodes scale adjustment information, and the hierarchical coded data transformation apparatus includes a parameter set adjustor that transforms input hierarchically coded data based on inputted information of interest region, and adjusts scale adjustment information such that inter-layer scales derived from the hierarchically coded data before and after transformation coincide with each other. |
| US10142645B2 |
System and method for improved video operations
A method of video operations includes generating derivative byproducts related to encoded video captured of a scene, initializing a first operation based on the encoded video, and initializing a second operation different from the first operation based on the derivative byproducts. |
| US10142643B2 |
Marker generating method, marker decoding method, and marker reading device
According to one embodiment, a marker generating method is provided. In the marker generating method, a value in a bit string is replaced with a signal pattern to generate a first signal pattern arrangement. The first signal pattern arrangement is divided into a first partial signal and a second partial signal. The first partial signal having a pattern cycle extended to a pattern cycle of the second partial signal is added to the second partial signal to generate a second signal pattern arrangement. A gradation of shading which indicates a signal of the second signal pattern arrangement is set. |
| US10142641B2 |
System and method for parallel image processing and routing
Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for simultaneously switching input image streams to output devices, while providing optional image processing functions on the image streams. Certain embodiments may enable multiple users/viewers to collaboratively control such systems and methods. Additionally, some embodiments may enable control by a set of computer input devices (e.g., keyboard and mouse) to switch between multiple computer systems, possibly by following the movement of a computer input device cursor, between virtual displays, as the cursor is controlled by the set of computer input devices. |
| US10142638B2 |
Method for encoding/decoding image and device using same
A method of decoding a bitstream comprising a plurality of layers according to the present invention includes setting parameters for decoding the bitstream from a random access point when random access occurs, and decoding a decoding target picture, wherein the setting of the parameters includes setting an initialization flag indicating whether the decoding target picture, that is an intra random access point (IRAP) picture, is output by correctly decoding all reference layers of a target layer including the decoding target picture when the random access occurs; setting a flag variable (NoRaslOutputFlag) indicating whether the decoding target picture is used as a random access point; and resetting the initialization flag when the decoding target picture is an IRAP picture and the flag variable is 1. |
| US10142637B2 |
Method and apparatus for parallelizing context selection in video processing
A method and apparatus for parallel processing of at least two bins relating to at least one of a video and an image. The method includes determining scan type of at least a portion of the at least one of video and an image, analyzing neighboring position of a bin, removing dependencies of context selection based on the scan type and position of location being encoded in a transform, and performing parallel processing of that least two bins. |
| US10142635B2 |
Adaptive binarizer selection for image and video coding
Methods and devices for image and video coding using arithmetic coding. The binarization of symbols in an encoder and decoder is adaptive based on changes to the probability distribution as symbols are encoded/decoded. A binarizer may be generated based upon a probability distribution, used to binarize a symbol, and then the probability distribution is updated based on the symbol. Updates to the binarizer may be made after each symbol, after a threshold number of symbols, or once the updated probability distribution differs by more than a threshold amount from the probability distribution used in generating the current binarizer. The probability distributions may be context-specific. |
| US10142628B1 |
Hybrid transform in video codecs
Decoding an encoded video stream may include identifying an encoded block identifying an intra prediction mode for decoding the encoded block from the encoded video stream, identifying a transform mode from a plurality of transform modes for decoding the encoded block based on the intra prediction mode, identifying a probability model from a plurality of probability models for decoding the encoded block based on the transform mode, identifying a scan mode for decoding the encoded block based on the transform mode, generating a decoded block by decoding the encoded block using the scan mode, the probability model, the transform mode, and the intra prediction mode, and outputting or storing the decoded block. |
| US10142625B2 |
Neighbor management for use in entropy encoding and methods for use therewith
An entropy coding module is provided for use in a video encoder that encodes a video input signal based on a plurality of macroblocks derived from the video input signal. The entropy coding module includes an entropy coder that generates entropy encoded data from discrete transformed coefficients for the plurality of macroblocks. A neighbor management module stores neighbor data for at least one macroblock of the plurality of macroblocks for retrieval by the entropy encoder, when operating on at least one neighboring macroblock of the plurality of macroblocks. |
| US10142624B2 |
Image coding method, image coding apparatus, image decoding method, image decoding apparatus, and image coding and decoding apparatus
The image coding method for coding an input image includes: converting, into a bin string, an offset value used in an offset process to be applied to a pixel value of a reconstructed image corresponding to the input image; and performing bypass arithmetic coding on the bin string using a fixed probability. |
| US10142623B2 |
Image encoding method using a skip mode, and a device using the method
Disclosed are an image encoding method using a skip mode and a device using the method. The image encoding method may comprise the steps of: judging whether there is residual block data of a prediction target block on the basis of predetermined data indicating whether residual block data has been encoded; and, if there is residual block data, restoring the prediction target block on the basis of the residual block data and an intra-screen predictive value of the prediction target block. Consequently, encoding and decoding efficiency can be increased by carrying out the encoding and decoding of screen residual data only for prediction target blocks where there is a need for a residual data block in accordance with screen similarity. |
| US10142622B2 |
Apparatus and methods thereof for video processing
A method to be performed by a receiving apparatus for decoding an encoded bitstream representing a sequence of pictures of a video stream is provided. In the method, capabilities relating to level of decoding parallelism for the decoder are identified, a parameter indicative of the decoder's capabilities relating to level of decoding parallelism is kept, and for a set of levels of decoding parallelism, information relating to HEVC profile and HEVC level that the decoder is capable of decoding is kept.A method for encoding a bitstream representing a sequence of pictures of a video stream is also provided. In the method, a parameter is received from a transmitting apparatus that should decode the encoded bitstream. |
| US10142618B2 |
Imaging apparatus and imaging method
Provided is an imaging apparatus including: an imaging unit; a display unit, through which at least a part of an imaging region of the imaging unit can be seen in a see-through manner and which is configured to display a stereoscopic image formed of a left eye image and a right eye image; a focal distance adjustment unit configured to adjust a focal distance of the imaging unit; and a display controller configured to generate the left eye image and the right eye image such that a display object indicating the focal distance is seen at a depth position corresponding to the focal distance and cause the display unit to display the left eye image and the right eye image. |
| US10142614B2 |
Omnidirectional three-dimensional scanner
An omnidirectional three-dimensional scanner includes a first image capturing module, a second image capturing module, a third image capturing module, a fourth image capturing module, and a fifth image capturing module. The first image capturing module, the second image capturing module, the third image capturing module, the fourth image capturing module, and the fifth image capturing module capture three-dimensional images of an object. The first image capturing module has a first image capturing surface. The second image capturing module has a second image capturing surface. The third image capturing module has a third image capturing surface. The fourth image capturing module has a fourth image capturing surface. The fifth image capturing module has a fifth image capturing surface. The first image capturing surface, the second image capturing surface, the third image capturing surface, the fourth image capturing surface, and the fifth image capturing surface form a virtual triangle column. |
| US10142613B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing system, and image processing method
An image processing apparatus includes: a first cost calculating section configured to calculate similarity degrees between a first pixel in a first image and plural second pixels located in a horizontal-direction first range in a second image, and extract a second pixel with a highest similarity degree; a second cost calculating section configured to calculate a similarity degree between plural third pixels in a vertical-direction second range including the extracted second pixel and the first pixel and extract a third pixel with a highest similarity degree; an amount-of-difference buffer recording difference between a vertical-position of the extracted third pixel and the first pixel as an amount of difference; and a second position setting section configured to determine positions of the second pixels for which a similarity degree to the first pixel for which a disparity is calculated next is calculated. |
| US10142610B2 |
Method for sub-range based coding a depth lookup table
The invention relates to a method (200) for sub-range based coding a depth lookup table (300), the depth lookup table comprising depth values of a 3D video sequence, the depth values being constrained within a range (301), the method comprising: partitioning (201) the range (301) into a plurality of sub-ranges, a first sub-range (303) comprising a first set of the depth values and a second sub-range (305) comprising a second set of the depth values; and coding (203) the depth values of each of the sub-ranges of the depth lookup table (300) separately according to a predetermined coding rule. |
| US10142609B2 |
Dynamically adjustable situational awareness interface for control of unmanned vehicles
An apparatus includes an image collection module that monitors at least one parameter to dynamically regulate an amount of data and resolution to be allocated to at least one object in a scene collected from an image data set. A situational awareness interface (SAI) renders a 3-D video of the scene to an operator based on the amount of data and resolution allocated from the image data set by the image collection module and receives operator commands for an unmanned vehicle (UV) that interacts with the scene. |
| US10142602B2 |
Fabrication method of a polarizing grating
A fabrication method of a polarization grating is provided. The method includes providing a polarization-sensitive material; and causing two orthogonally polarized lights to scan the polarization-sensitive material and to meet on the polarization-sensitive material. |
| US10142593B2 |
Information processing device, information processing method, client device, server device, and information processing system
There is provided an information processing device including a video quality control unit configured to control, on the basis of a degree of importance of a user based on whether or not the user of a client device makes utterance, a quality of a video of the user transmitted from the client device to a server device. |
| US10142591B1 |
Location based device grouping with voice control
This disclosure is directed to facilitating voice and video communication between users independent of a location or a device. A communication request can specify users, who may be identified and located in their respective environments. For example, users can be identified and located using facial recognition imaging techniques and/or by monitoring a radio frequency (RF) signal associated with a device that is carried or worn by a user. After determining a location of a user, individual devices can be configured as a functionally grouped device to allow the users to communicate. For example, capabilities of a television, microphone, speaker, and imaging device can be combined to allow a video communication between users. Further, as a user moves around his or her environment, the location of the user can be tracked and additional functionally grouped devices can be provided for seamless communication. |
| US10142588B2 |
Information-processing device, communication system, storage medium, and communication method
An example information-processing device includes: an acquiring unit that acquires a captured image of a first user captured by an image capture unit; a determining unit that determines a character image corresponding to the acquired captured image; and a display control unit that controls display of an image locally and remotely at a corresponding communicating information-processing device used by a second user, either as a captured image or a as a character image. |
| US10142585B2 |
Methods and systems for synching supplemental audio content to video content
System and methods for synchronizing supplemental media content to media content being provided by a different content source. The systems and methods may identify media content from user input, and determine a plurality of associated supplementary media. By monitoring and interpreting a data stream containing information about the primary media content, the systems and methods may interpret indicia of content ceasing and resuming and similarly cease and resume playback of the supplemental media in response, preserving the synchronicity of the multiple content sources. |
| US10142584B2 |
Use of location lulls to facilitate identifying and recording video capture location
A method and system to facilitate identifying and recording capture location of recorded video. A computing system determines multiple locations where a video camera has been substantially stationary over time, such as by tracking location of the video camera itself or by evaluating where supplemental device carried with the video camera has been substantially stationary over time. The computing system then outputs, for presentation to the videographer or another user, a location-selection prompt that specifies the multiple determined locations as candidate capture-locations for a video that was captured by the video camera. Further, the computing system receives, in response to the location-selection prompt, data that represents a user selection of one of the specified locations. The computing system then records the selected location as capture-location metadata for the video, such as capture-location data integrated with the video or in a database relationship with the video. |
| US10142581B2 |
Display device and control method thereof
The present invention relates to a display device in which, when a pointer reaches an area change detection zone in which a screen is divided into a first area and a second area, a first device receives a control command from a second device so that a first device and a second device having different Oss installed therein can be controlled by one input device such as a display device, a keyboard, and a mouse, and data can be transmitted or received between the first device and the second device. |
| US10142580B2 |
Capturing device, capturing system and capturing method
A capturing device includes an image sensor that generates an image signal by performing photoelectric conversion for light from a subject, a control unit that generates a setting value for setting a range where an image resulting from the image signal is cut, based on a first instruction input from a user, a setting value storage unit that stores the setting value generated by the control unit, an image conversion unit that reads the setting value from the setting value storage unit, and cuts a specific region specified by the setting value from the image and enlarges the cut region, when there is a second instruction input from the user, and an output unit that converts a signal of the image cut and enlarged by the image conversion unit into an image signal of a predetermined format and outputs the converted image signal. |
| US10142578B2 |
Method and system for communication
Providing communication includes receiving, via a set-top box of a first communication device, a call request message via a network from a second communication device, sending, via the set-top box, a notification message to a remote control device of the first communication device while a television set is turned off, providing, via the remote control device, a user prompt in response to the sending of the notification message, and establishing, via the remote control device, a communication connection through the set-top box with the second communication device after receiving a call response, the remote control device being wirelessly connected to the set-top box. |
| US10142577B1 |
Combination remote control and telephone
A handheld combination television remote control and wireless telephone apparatus, comprising: a microprocessor; an infrared remote control transceiver; a wireless telephone transceiver; a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transceiver; microphone, loud speaker, power source, and housing; a combination television remote control and telephone alphanumeric keypad and/or touch screen display communicating with the microprocessor to direct the handheld combination television remote control and wireless telephone apparatus to communicate with a remote television, remote set top box, wireless telephone system provider, wireless network, Bluetooth device, and base station combination television remote control and wireless telephone apparatus and: switch the handheld combination television remote control and wireless telephone apparatus from television mode to telephone mode and vice versa; control the remote television and/or remote set top box; control remote television and/or remote set top box settings and retrieve information therefrom; originate and/or receive telephone calls; transmit and/or receive internet information via the wireless network. |
| US10142574B2 |
Imaging device, imaging system, and moving object
An image device. While holding electric charges generated at a photoelectric conversion portion in a first period, a first charge holding portion holds electric charges generated at the photoelectric conversion portion in a second period which is a period that does not succeed the first period and which is different in length from the first period, and a second charge holding portion holds electric charges generated at the photoelectric conversion portion in a third period which is a period that does not overlap the first period and the second period. |
| US10142572B2 |
Imaging apparatus and imaging method for capturing imaging data via a pixel array
The present disclosure relates to an imaging apparatus. The imaging apparatus comprises a pixel array. The pixel array comprises a first pixel comprising a first radiation-sensitive region and at least one associated charge storage region for collecting electrical charges from the first radiation-sensitive region. The pixel array also comprises a second pixel comprising a second radiation-sensitive region and at least one associated charge storage region for collecting electrical charges from the second radiation-sensitive region. Furthermore, the imaging apparatus comprises control circuitry configured to generate a common compensation signal being common to the first and second pixels. The common compensation signal mitigates a saturation of the respective charge storage regions of the first and second pixels. |
| US10142571B2 |
Image capturing apparatus, method for controlling the same, image processing apparatus, and image processing method
An image capturing apparatus comprises an image sensor including a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions for each of a plurality of microlenses, performs readout control using one of a first readout method of reading out a plurality of image signals from the plurality of photoelectric conversion portions corresponding to each of the microlenses, and a second readout method of reading out an added image signal from the plurality of photoelectric conversion portions corresponding to each of the microlenses, determines whether an image signal is read out using the first readout method or the second readout method, adds the plurality of image signals read out using the first readout method, and adjusts the added image signal obtained through the addition by an increased amount of the black level that has increased due to the addition as an adjustment value. |
| US10142568B2 |
Methods and apparatus for vignette and out-of-focus correction
Various embodiments of the present technology may comprise a method and apparatus for vignette and out-of-focus correction. The method and apparatus may be configured to reposition an adjustable lens during a series of image captures to direct light to the center and the outer edges and/or corners of the image sensor to focus various areas of an object and/or scene. The method and apparatus may further substitute image data from a first image capture with image data from subsequent image captures. |
| US10142567B2 |
Methods and apparatus for true high dynamic range (THDR) time-delay-and-integrate (TDI) imaging
In time-delay-and-integrate (TDI) imaging, a charge-couple device (CCD) integrates and transfers charge across its columns. Unfortunately, the limited well depth of the CCD limits the dynamic range of the resulting image. Fortunately, TDI imaging can be implemented with a digital focal plane array (DFPA) that includes a detector, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and counter in each pixel and transfer circuitry connected adjacent pixels. During each integration period in the TDI scan, each detector in the DFPA generates a photocurrent that the corresponding ADC turns into digital pulses, which the corresponding counter counts. Between integration periods, the DFPA transfers the counts from one column to the next, just like in a TDI CCD. The DFPA also non-destructively transfers some or all of the counts to a separate memory. A processor uses these counts to estimate photon flux and correct any rollovers caused by “saturation” of the counters. |
| US10142565B2 |
Flash thermography borescope
A flash thermography device for generating an infrared image of each of a plurality of rotating turbine components located inside a turbine. The device includes an infrared sensor for detecting thermal energy radiated by each component. The device also includes a borescope having a viewing end located on a longitudinal axis of the borescope. The borescope is positioned in an inspection port to locate the viewing end inside the turbine such that at least one component is within a field of view of the viewing end. In addition, the device includes a flash source that generates a plurality of light pulses corresponding to the number of components that rotate during a single rotation of the rotor, wherein the light pulses are oriented substantially transverse to the longitudinal. Thermal energy radiated from each component is transmitted through the borescope to the infrared sensor to enable generation infrared images. |
| US10142564B2 |
Capturing an image of a scene using a sequence of portions of the scene captured by a sensor
An imaging device for capturing an image of a scene, comprising: an image sensor; an optical arrangement operable to focus light from a portion of the scene onto the image sensor while preventing light from other portions of the scene from being focused onto the sensor; a controller configured to cause the optical arrangement to focus light from a sequence of portions of the scene onto the sensor so that the sensor captures the said sequence of portions of the scene; and a processor configured to use the captured portions of the scene to construct an image of the scene. |
| US10142555B2 |
Camera flash light direction management
Systems and method for controlling camera flash direction are provided. A system includes: a computing device including a processor; an image sensor operatively connected to the processor; a flash lighting system including at least one light emitting element; and a flash direction system including a fluidics system that is controllable to selectively adjust a position of the at least one light emitting element. |
| US10142553B2 |
Camera and light source synchronization for object tracking
Technologies for camera and light source synchronization include an imaging device to detect a current location of an object in a captured image generated by the imaging device. The imaging device predicts a next location of the object in a next captured image, generated by the imaging device, based on the current location of the object. The imaging device determines an illumination interval defining a period of time during which a camera of the imaging device is to expose a set of sensor lines during the capturing of the next captured image and activates a light source of the imaging device to illuminate the object during the determined illumination interval. The set of sensor lines corresponds with the predicted next location of the object. |
| US10142551B2 |
Method and apparatus for recognizing information in an image
A method and apparatus for recognizing information included in an image, e.g., a license plate number of a vehicle image. The method includes: detecting an ambient illuminance and determining a speed of a moving object; capturing, by an image capturer, image frames of the moving object according to at least one of a shutter opening time of the image capturer and an illuminance of an illuminator to illuminate the moving object which are set based on the detected ambient illuminance and the determined speed of the moving object; and extracting information of the moving object from the captured image frames. |