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US10343509B2 Device for controlling driving force of hybrid vehicle
In a hybrid vehicle that does not have a differential rotation absorbing element in the drive system, a hybrid control module controls a driving force to a drive wheel in accordance with a required driving force within a range of a maximum outputable driving force of a traveling drive source. The hybrid control module limits a driving force transmitted to the drive wheel in the HEV mode in accordance with the maximum outputable driving force in the EV mode at the time of the mode transition, when the mode transitions from an EV mode, in which only a first motor/generator is used as the traveling drive source to an HEV mode in which the first motor/generator and an internal combustion engine are used as traveling drive sources when a change in the vehicle speed is occurring.
US10343508B2 Vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus includes: a transmission shifting control portion configured to implement a shifting action of a step-variable transmission by controlling a releasing coupling device and an engaging coupling device; a hybrid control portion configured to control an output torque of a first motor/generator and an output torque of a second motor/generator, based on an output torque of an engine and a transmitted torque to be transmitted through an initiative coupling device, such that a rotational acceleration value of the second motor/generator and a rotational acceleration value of the engine are changed along respective target trajectories during the shifting action; and a target-trajectory setting portion configured to set the target trajectories, based on a maximum charging amount of an electric power that is chargeable to an electric power storage device and a maximum discharging amount of the electric power that is dischargeable from the electric power storage device.
US10343507B2 Hybrid automotive powertrain system and method of operating same
A hybrid powertrain system for a vehicle includes an electric machine, a gear set mechanically connected with the electric machine, and a clutch mechanically coupled with at least one of a primary and secondary driveline assembly. The electric machine is configured to selectively provide motive power to at least one of the primary and secondary driveline assemblies. The gear set is configured to permit differential rotation between the primary and secondary driveline assemblies. The clutch is configured to selectively transfer torque between the primary and secondary driveline assemblies.
US10343506B2 Vehicle side portion structure
In a vehicle side portion structure, a vehicle body-side wall surface, which is a wall surface at a side of an aperture lower edge portion of a door lower space, is formed so as to include a first upper surface, a first corner surface, and a first vertical surface that extends substantially downwards from the first corner surface. The door lower space is formed so as to include a corner upper space, which is a space located at a vehicle upper side of the first corner surface, and a first space, which is a space between a door weather strip and the corner upper space. A width in a vehicle up-down direction of the corner upper space is less than a width in the vehicle transverse direction of the first space, and is also less than a width in the vehicle up-down direction of the first space.
US10343502B2 Open roof construction for a vehicle
An open roof construction comprises at least one guide rail and front and rear closure panels. An operating mechanism supports the front panel and is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The operating mechanism comprises rear supports connected to the front panel and two parallel guide tracks. A rear guide track portion extends rearwardly beyond the roof opening. The rear panel and the sidewardly adjacent fixed roof include a passage opening to allow the supports to support the front panel when the support is positioned in the rear guide track portion. The rear panel and the adjacent fixed roof are each provided with a seal to close the passage opening and to allow the support member to move between the seals, which, when viewed from above, extend in a non-parallel fashion with respect to each other and to the guide track.
US10343501B2 Door impact beam
A main body (2) has door attaching portions respectively formed on both end sides of a long longitudinal direction thereof and a bending deformation generation portion (3) disposed between the door attaching portions, and the bending deformation generation portion (3) has a groove bottom portion (4), two edge line portions (5a, 5b), two vertical wall portions (6a, 6b), two curved portions (7a, 7b), and two flanges (8a, 8b). There is provided a bead (13) which is formed toward the longitudinal direction of the main body (2) in a part of the groove bottom portion (4) in a manner to project in a shape having a curved surface toward the outside of a cross-sectional shape of the bending deformation generation portion (3) so as to oppose an impact load acting on a door impact beam (1).
US10343498B2 Collapsible sunshade
A vehicular sunshade has a shade panel and an articulating support frame. The panel is made of a flexible opaque material. The frame has extendible arms, a central support, and a yoke. The yoke surrounds the central support and slides relative thereto between distal and proximal ends thereof. The flexible arms are hingedly affixed to the yoke and extend outwardly therefrom. The panel is affixed to the frame. A latch near to the central support's distal end engages the yoke to retain the yoke there-at, to thereby retain the sunshade in an expanded configuration with the flexible arms extended outwardly to cause the panel into a horizontally elongated rectangular planar shape. The latch may be depressed to allow the yoke to slide towards the central support's proximal end to allow the flexible arms to bend at the elbows such that the sunshade is transformed into a compacted storage configuration.
US10343494B2 Air vent for vehicle
An air vent for a vehicle is provided. In particular, a diffusion air vent for a vehicle discharges air in a concentrated and diffused manner by controlling a discharge direction of the air. The air vent concentratedly and diffusedly discharges air by an air discharge mode change mechanism based on a dial rotation operation. Further, a damper is configured to be opened or closed based on the dial rotation operation to permit and interrupt air discharge.
US10343492B2 Air outlet assembly and a method to assemble the same
An air outlet assembly comprises an air housing for air flowing through; a retainer connected to the air housing; a plurality of vanes disposed on the retainer, spaced apart each other and rotatably connected to the retainer; and a sliding link. The sliding link is disposed on an inner surface of the air housing, adjacent to the retainer, coupled with each of the vanes and configured to be slidable on the inner surface so as to orient each of the vanes relative to the air housing.
US10343487B2 Vehicle heating and cooling system and control method
A vehicle having a heating and cooling system includes a refrigerant loop having first and second heat exchangers, and a coolant loop. The coolant loop includes a plurality of valves directing a first flow of coolant through a first refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger, a second flow of coolant through a second refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger, and a third flow of coolant including a first portion of the first flow of coolant exiting the first refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger and a first portion of the second flow of coolant exiting the second refrigerant-to-coolant heat exchanger through an auxiliary coolant loop, and a control module for controlling the plurality of valves to direct the flows of coolant dependent upon a mode of operation. The auxiliary coolant loop is for heating/cooling one or more components, such as a battery, dependent upon the mode of operation.
US10343481B2 Hydraulic suspension system for a vehicle, a vehicle being provided with such a system and a method for damping an anti-roll function of a vehicle
A hydraulic suspension system is provided for a vehicle, the system including at least a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder, each of the hydraulic cylinders including a first chamber and a second chamber, at least four hydraulic accumulators, and at least a first and a second fluid communication path. The first chamber of the first hydraulic cylinder, and the second chamber of the second hydraulic cylinder are in fluid communication with each other by means of the first fluid communication path, and the first chamber of the second hydraulic cylinder and the second chamber of the first hydraulic cylinder are in fluid communication with each other by means of the second fluid communication path, wherein a first hydraulic accumulator is in fluid communication with the first fluid communication path by means of a first accumulator fluid communication path and a second hydraulic accumulator is in fluid communication with the first fluid communication path by means of a second accumulator fluid communication path, wherein a connection point between the first accumulator fluid communication path and the first fluid communication path is distanced from a connection point between the second accumulator fluid communication path and the first fluid communication path, and wherein a third hydraulic accumulator is in fluid communication with the second fluid communication path by means of a third accumulator fluid communication path and a fourth hydraulic accumulator is in fluid communication with the second fluid communication path by means of a fourth accumulator fluid communication path, wherein a connection point between the third accumulator fluid communication path and the second fluid communication path is distanced from a connection point between the fourth accumulator fluid communication path and the second fluid communication path.
US10343480B2 Suspension system
A valve control device is configured to execute a specific valve control when a valve switching condition at high pressure is satisfied. The specific valve control switches the spring constant change valves for front wheel to a blocking state and switches a spring constant change valves for rear wheel to a communication permission state. The valve switching condition at high pressure is satisfied when oil pressure of hydraulic oil of rear wheel side oil hydraulic cylinders, which is detected by rear wheel side oil pressure detection means, is more than or equal to a predetermined oil pressure threshold and the traveling state determination means determines that a vehicle is in a predetermined traveling state.
US10343477B2 Shock absorber-equipped vehicle
A suspension system, which is used together with a vehicle including a vehicle body, a front wheel, and a rear wheel, includes a mechanical damping force variable shock absorber disposed between the vehicle body and the front wheel and configured to mechanically change a damping force, and a damping force adjustable shock absorber disposed between the vehicle body and the rear wheel and configured to adjust a damping force by an actuator.
US10343476B2 Golf cart front suspension lift kit
A front suspension lift kit for a golf cart includes a spindle bracket. The spindle bracket is mountable to a swing arm such that the spindle bracket is rotatable on the swing arm. A flange of a coil-over shock extends outwardly from a cylinder of the coil-over shock, and the flange of the coil-over shock is mountable to the spindle bracket such that the flange of the coil-over shock is positioned over a pair of spindle bearings on the spindle bracket.
US10343475B2 Bearing mechanism for a transverse leaf spring, mountable in the area of a vehicle axle
A bearing mechanism for a transverse leaf spring can be fitted in the area of a vehicle axle and has a holding device for holding the transverse leaf spring and a connecting device via for connecting the holding device to the vehicle. The holding and connecting devices and the transverse spring are designed such that when the transverse spring is in its installed position a cross-sectional plane of the transverse spring, that extends in the vertical and longitudinal directions of the vehicle, can pivot in the area of the mounting fixture during jouncing and rebound of the transverse spring, about a rotational axis that extends in the longitudinal direction. The holding and connecting devices, in the area of the mounting fixture, are designed such that the rotational axis of the cross-sectional plane of the transverse spring is vertically spaced from the neutral fiber of the transverse spring.
US10343474B2 Suspension bearing lubricating system
A Suspension Bearing Lubricating System, lubricating moving parts engaging with pivoting suspension component bearings used in street motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and various other machines. The Suspension Bearing Lubricating System comprises of a bolt hollowed internally and capped with a grease fitting (or form of lubrication receptacle) or a bolt which is hollow at both ends but solid in the center and a specialized bushing allowing for the flow of grease. Lubricant will be inserted via a lubricant receptacle; lubricant will travel into the bolt then out of holes in the shaft of the bolt which will allow passage of lubricant into bushing if applicable. Once lubricant reaches specialized bushing it will travel into integrated grooves to holes in the bushing then out, directly in contact with the suspension component bearings.
US10343467B1 Tire inflation system safety valve
A tire inflation system safety valve includes at least an air line disposed between a rotary union and a tire communicating with an axle supporting a hubcap, the rotary union axially aligned with the axle and mounted to the hubcap. The air line facilitating pressurized air transferred between the rotary union and the tire. The tire inflation system safety valve including at least a valve housing providing a valve activation chamber, a fluid conduit, supported by the valve housing, having a downstream end and an upstream end and in fluid communication with the valve activation chamber, and a diaphragm disposed within the valve activation chamber and communicating with the fluid conduit. The diaphragm, in response to the pressurized air of a predetermined pressure, automatically precludes air transfer between the upstream end of the fluid conduit and the downstream end of the fluid conduit.
US10343465B2 Pneumatic tire
Wear resistance is improved. To that end, a pneumatic tire of the disclosure herein includes, on a tread surface 1, a sipe 4 extending in a direction intersecting a tire circumferential direction. A sipe width of the sipe becomes maximum at a predetermined depth direction position P1 at predetermined extending direction position P2 of the sipe, and gradually increases at the predetermined depth direction position P1 from both ends in the sipe extending direction to the predetermined extending direction position P2, and also gradually increases at the predetermined extending direction position P2 from both ends in the sipe depth direction to the predetermined depth direction position P1.
US10343460B2 Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire includes a plurality of first shoulder blocks arranged in a tire circumference direction cn a main groove side in a shoulder land portion, and a plurality of second shoulder blocks arranged in the tire circumference direction on a tire ground contact end side in the shoulder land portion, in which the first shoulder blocks and the second shoulder blocks are arranged alternately in the tire circumference direction, the first shoulder blocks each include a protruding portion protruding into: a space between two of the second shoulder blocks arranged in the tire circumference direction, at least at the time of being grounded, the protruding portion overlaps in the tire circumference direction with the second shoulder blocks on both sides in the tire circumference direction.
US10343457B2 Multi-chamber tire
A multi-chamber tire, comprising an outer layer portion and an flexible ring body in an annular fashion; the outer layer portion is arranged on the external side of the flexible ring body; the flexible ring portion is provided with chambers arranged around the flexible ring portion; the chambers are provided with a plurality of partitioned gussets; each of the partitioned gussets is arranged around the flexible ring body and extends along the axial and radial directions, and the plurality of partitioned gussets are arranged around the flexible ring body alternately, dividing the chambers into a plurality of isolating chambers isolated from each other.
US10343456B2 Tire for surface vehicle
A wheel assembly for a surface vehicle is presented. The wheel assembly comprises a tire comprising an envelope structure which by its inner surface encloses a cavity. The envelope structure comprises an outer, surface-engaging side having a circumferential surface, and opposite side walls which are integral with and extend from the surface-engaging side. The sides walls by their free ends define an inner, rim-engagement side of the tire by which the tire is connectable to a wheel hub. Each of the opposite side walls comprises a surface pattern defining a suspension assembly within the side wall to thereby prevent stretching of the tire envelope towards its maximal volume when the envelope is compressed with gas, while allowing deformation of the tire envelope when loaded or depressurized such that the surface engaging side of the tire maintains a substantially constant contact with the surface.
US10343453B2 Device and method for fixing a wheel spoke
Devices and methods for fixing a spoke of a running wheel in the context of trueing, an exemplary device having a clamp (1) with a clamping gap (4) of variable width and a longitudinal axis (L) configured to receive a section of the spoke, wherein driving the clamp (1) narrows the clamping gap (4) so that the section of the spoke can be fixed via force-fitting and/or form-locking, further wherein the device rotationally fixes the section but permits movement of the section in the longitudinal direction.
US10343452B2 Quick disconnect tool, quick disconnect male connector and methods of using the quick disconnect and male connector to connect a device to a vehicle wheel
Provided are a quick disconnect tool and a male connector. The tool includes a socket, detents in the socket and a collar to open and close the detents. The male connector fits within the socket and cannot rotate within the socket. The male connector includes a recess into which the detents can lock the male connector inside the socket.
US10343451B2 Anti-roll off assembly and system including same
A system. The system includes a one-piece wheel, a tire mounted to the wheel, and an antiroll off assembly. The wheel defines an axis of rotation and includes a disc portion which defines a central opening, and a rim portion which is connected to the disc portion and defines first and second flange portions, first and second seat portions and a well portion. The anti-roll off assembly is positioned in the well portion and includes a band, a plurality of filler assemblies connected to the band and a coupler assembly configured to adjust a tension force applied to the band. The coupler assembly includes a first trunnion in contact with the band and having a first threaded opening, a second trunnion in contact with the band and having a second threaded opening, and a threaded member threadedly engaged with the first threaded opening and the second threaded opening.
US10343446B2 Writing instrument
A writing instrument according to an embodiment of the invention including, a chuck that chucks a writing lead, wherein the chuck includes a first chuck pawl which comes into point contact or line contact with the writing lead to press the writing lead so as to apply first contact stress to the writing lead; and a second chuck pawl which presses the writing lead so as to apply, to the writing lead, second contact stress that is lower than the first contact stress, and the first contact stress is configured such that, when a prescribed impact is applied to the writing lead, a contact portion of the writing lead subjected to the first contact stress fractures and absorbs the prescribed impact.
US10343441B2 Book binding apparatus
A book binding apparatus includes: a first processing section which is configured to perform a first process on a medium; a second processing section which is configured to perform a second process on the medium on which the first processing section has performed the first process; a first discharging section to which the medium on which the first processing section has performed the first process is discharged; and a second discharging section to which the medium on which the first processing section has performed the first process, and on which the second processing section has performed the second process is discharged.
US10343440B2 Method for printing on absorbent printing material using inks and dampening fluids
A method prints on a printing material using inks and dampening fluids. An ink printing machine uses ink print heads to apply an image to a front side of the printing material and a dampening fluid print head to apply a dampening fluid image, thus reducing or avoiding water-related cockling of the printing material. The method includes: providing the image to be printed, calculating n different color separation matrices, calculating n ink amount matrices An from the color separation matrices, and calculating a total ink amount matrix A. For every element of the total ink amount matrix: calculating a matrix B as B=G*A, with a weighting matrix G and determining the maximum of the matrix B, calculating a dampening fluid matrix C, calculating the dampening fluid image from the dampening fluid image matrix C, and printing the ink image and the dampening fluid image.
US10343438B2 Heat-sensitive recording material
This heat-sensitive recording material is configured to contain, as a color-developing compound, at least one compound represented by one of formulas (1)-(3):
US10343431B2 Printer
A printer comprises a main body cover and an upper cover. The main body cover houses a roll paper, and an upper portion, the upper portion having an opening through which the roll paper can be loaded. The upper cover closes the opening of the main body cover, and has a gap in a direction in which at least one portion thereof intersects with an axial center of the roll paper housed in the main body cover with the main body cover.
US10343430B2 Assembly for moving a carriage
An assembly is provided for moving a carriage, the assembly comprising a carriage beam arranged for supporting the carriage, which is moveably arranged along the carriage beam, a cable carrier for supporting a cable, the cable carrier being attached to the carriage and comprising a plurality of carrier segments distributed along a length of the cable carrier, and a flexible support element arranged along the carriage beam for supporting the cable carrier along a track.
US10343423B2 Identification of paper media using impedance analysis
A microcontroller-based system for identifying a paper type of a sample of paper from a measurement of its electrical impedance. An interdigital dielectric sensor (55) is deployed in the paper path of a printer (PTR), and the electrical impedance at the sensor, as affected by a sheet of paper (P) near the sensor, is measured over a plurality of frequencies of a stimulus signal. The stimulus signal may be sinusoidal or a square wave. The impedance characteristic, in magnitude or phase, or both, is compared against a plurality of reference impedance characteristics, each associated with a paper type, to identify the closest match and thus the type of paper of the sample sheet.
US10343422B2 Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes a belt conveyor unit that can be switched between a first state in which at least a portion of the belt outer surface of a conveyor belt is located at a recording position at which a line head performs recording and a second state in which the belt outer surface is located more distant than the recording position from the line head. The recording apparatus also includes a wiping device that is in contact with the belt outer surface and wipes the belt outer surface. The belt conveyor unit is switched from the second state to the first state after carrying out of a preliminary operation in which the conveyor belt is moved over a predetermined distance in a reverse direction opposite to a normal direction in which the conveyor belt transports a sheet.
US10343421B2 Aqueous ink for ink jet recording, aqueous ink set for ink jet recording, and ink jet recording apparatus
An aqueous ink for ink jet recording includes water, a water-soluble organic solvent, a coloring material, and a near-infrared absorbent, wherein a continuous range of wavelengths in which an absorption amount of the ink is not less than 80% of a maximum absorption amount of the ink in a near-infrared region is 10 nm or more.
US10343418B2 Method and device for printing on hollow bodies
A method for printing on a hollow body which is brought by stretching into a final form during production from a perform includes, before the preform is stretched, printing on preform with at least one ink. The print is applied in a distorted manner such that presentation of a pattern which is required on the hollow body after the stretching of the preform appears upon the preform being stretched.
US10343415B2 Inkjet head and inkjet recording device including ink chamber with separated portions
An object of the present invention is to provide an inkjet head and the like in which an ink chamber can be separated by a simple structure with high accuracy. An inkjet head according to the present invention includes: a head chip including a plurality of nozzles that ejects inks, a plurality of pressure chambers respectively in communication with the plurality of nozzles, and a piezoelectric element that generates pressure change inside each of the plurality of pressure chambers to eject an ink; an ink chamber to store an ink; and a holding portion that is jointed to an ink supply hole forming surface of the head chip and holds the ink chamber. The holding portion is characterized in including: an outer peripheral wall holding portion to hold an outer peripheral wall of the ink chamber; and a separation wall holding portion to hold a separation wall of the ink chamber, and the ink chamber is separated into a plurality of portions by the separation wall and the separation wall holding portion.
US10343411B2 Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting recording apparatus
A liquid ejecting head is mounted on a carriage in which a first positioning hole defined by a first inner surface is provided. The liquid ejecting head includes a first positioning member and a first intermediate member. The first intermediate member includes a first expansion portion being capable of being inserted into a first positioning hole and abutting on the first inner surface by expanding in a radial direction intersecting with an insertion direction of the first expansion portion. The first expansion portion includes a first insertion hole into which the first positioning member is inserted and expands in the radial direction by the first positioning member being inserted into the first insertion hole.
US10343410B2 Liquid cartridge capable of reducing remaining amount of liquid in liquid storage chamber
A liquid cartridge includes: a cartridge casing; and a liquid supply portion. The cartridge casing has a liquid storage chamber configured to store a liquid therein. The cartridge casing has an inner surface defining the liquid storage chamber. The liquid supply portion has a liquid supply hole extending in a frontward direction from the liquid storage chamber to an outside in an operational posture of the liquid cartridge. The frontward direction is perpendicular to a gravitational direction. The inner surface includes a side surface and a bottom surface in the operational posture of the liquid cartridge. The bottom surface has a curved region connected to the side surface.
US10343407B2 Liquid ejection device
The controller obtains temperature data based on a temperature sensor when the controller is in an energized state and stores temperature history information of the obtained temperature data in a storage. The controller determines whether there occurs a non-energized state after a previous purge operation, estimates the temperature data in the non-energized state based on the temperature history information when the non-energized state exists after previous execution of the purge operation, and sets a purge condition of a next purge operation based on an elapsed time from previous execution of the purge operation and the temperature history information stored in the storage, sets the purge condition based on the estimated temperature data in the non-energized state in addition to the elapsed time and the temperature history information when there exists the non-energized state after the previous execution of the purge operation.
US10343404B2 Manufacturing method of fluid control device
A manufacturing method of a fluid control device is provided. Firstly, a housing, a piezoelectric actuator and a deformable substrate are provided. The piezoelectric actuator includes a piezoelectric element and a vibration plate. The deformable substrate includes a flexible plate and a communication plate. A bulge is formed on the vibration plate. The flexible plate includes a movable part. Next, the flexible plate and the communication plate are stacked and coupled, and a preformed synchronous deformation process is implemented by applying at least one external force to outer portion of the deformable substrate to form a preformed synchronously-deformed structure. Then, the housing, the piezoelectric actuator and the deformable substrate are sequentially stacked and coupled. The preformed synchronously-deformed structure is aligned with the bulge of the vibration plate. Consequently, a specified depth is defined between the movable part of the flexible plate and the bulge of the vibration plate.
US10343403B2 Method for forming film and method for manufacturing inkjet print head
A method for forming a film that covers a side wall of a through hole in a substrate having the through hole, the method including, in the following order, the steps of providing a substrate having a through hole that passes therethrough from a first surface to a second surface, which is a surface opposite to the first surface, forming, on the first surface, a lid member that blocks an opening of the through hole open on the first surface, recessing, in a direction away from the first surface, a surface of the lid member that blocks the opening by removing part of the lid member through the opening, and forming a film that covers the side wall of the through hole.
US10343402B2 Inkjet printhead having dynamic response to pressure changes
An inkjet printhead includes: a rigid elongate manifold having one or more ink supply channels extending along its length, each ink supply channel having a base defining a plurality of ink outlets and a roof comprising an elongate flexible film; and a plurality of printhead chips mounted to the manifold, each printhead chip receiving ink from one or more of the ink outlets The flexible film includes a plurality of operatively independent bellows positioned along a length of one or more ink supply channels.
US10343395B2 Device for printing hollow bodies
A device for printing hollow bodies includes a rubber blanket cylinder. A supply device, which guides the hollow bodies to the rubber blanket cylinder, is provided. The supply device comprises a mandrel which is rotated by a drive. One of the hollow bodies to be printed is arranged coaxially on the mandrel. An axial spacing between the mandrel and the rubber blanket cylinder can be changed as a result of an adjusting movement of the supply device. The adjusting movement of the supply device is a linear adjusting movement. The supply device is configured as a linear system which radially supplies the hollow bodies to the rubber blanket cylinder individually and one after the other. The supply device has multiple different positions, each of which places the respective hollow body to be printed, along the adjustment path of the supply device. The positions are arranged at different respective radial distances with respect to the rubber blanket cylinder.
US10343394B2 Shoe customization system having interchangeable platens
Heat press platens for a shoe customization/decoration system and a method of using the same are disclosed. The platens may be quickly interchanged to allow the same equipment to be used to dye shoes of different sizes. The platens individually accommodate a pair of assembled shoes and are shaped to: reduce print sizes, maintain symmetry and flatness of the shoe, and accommodate a range of shoe sizes. The size and shape of the platens enable one shoe to be fitted on one side of a platen and another shoe to be fitted on the opposite side. The platens position the shoes so that they are mirror images of each other. This positioning allows a single print, including mirror images of the same design, to be applied to two shoes at the same time.
US10343393B2 Method of manufacturing pattern and apparatus therefor
A method of manufacturing a pattern on a substrate web includes providing a production tool having a surface relief structure of elevations and depressions. The elevations correspond to a desired pattern. A curable material is applied to the elevations. The material is brought into contact with a substrate web at a first location. The substrate web and surface relief structure are transported together in contact from the first location to a second location spaced from one another along the transport direction of the substrate web. The substrate web is separated from the surface relief structure at the second location whereupon the material forming the pattern is affixed to and carried by the substrate web. The material is cured by exposure to a curing energy source, either between the first and second locations and/or after the substrate web has been separated from the surface relief structure at the second location.
US10343391B2 Three-dimensional printing apparatus and three-dimensional printing method
A 3D printing apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus includes base, forming platform, nozzle module, curing module, first sensor and second sensors and control module. The forming platform is movably disposed on the base along an axial direction. The nozzle module and the curing module are disposed on the base and located above the forming platform. The first and second sensors are movably disposed on the base and located at two opposite sides of the nozzle module and the curing module along the axial direction. A predetermined range of the 3D object on the forming platform has first and second endpoints along the axial direction, and the first and second sensors respectively correspond to the first and second endpoints. The control module determines whether the nozzle module impacts the 3D object according to a sensing time difference of the first and second sensors.
US10343386B2 Apparatus and method for simultaneously performing delamination and adhesion processes
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for simultaneously performing delamination and adhesion processes. The apparatus which simultaneously performs delamination and adhesion processes includes: a lower stage configured to suction and fix a carrier substrate on which a first workpiece is adhered; and an upper stage including a curved main body configured to suction and fix a second workpiece and formed in a shape convex toward the first workpiece, and a driving portion configured to rotate the curved main body such that predetermined portions of the second workpiece sequentially come into contact with corresponding predetermined portions of the first workpiece at a predetermined pressure, adhere the second workpiece to the first workpiece, and delaminate the first workpiece from the carrier substrate during an adhesion process. According to the present invention, the required number of detailed processes and a process time are decreased, a yield is increased, and deformation of a workpiece due to a residual stress generated during the adhesion and delamination processes is minimized by the adhesion and delamination processes being performed simultaneously.
US10343385B2 Bodily implant
In one embodiment, an implant includes a body member, a first arm member and a second arm member. The body member is formed of a first material and has a first side portion and a second side portion. The body member has a first stiffness and includes multiple apertures through the body member. The first arm member is formed of a second material and is coupled to and extends from the body member. The second arm member is formed of the second material and is coupled to and extends from the body member. The first arm member and the second arm member have a second stiffness, the second stiffness being more than the first stiffness.
US10343379B2 Polymeric interlayers and multiple layer panels made therefrom exhibiting enhanced properties and performance
Multiple layer panels including a pair of substrates and an interlayer disposed therebetween are provided. In some cases, the multiple layer panels may utilize substrates having different thicknesses, and such configurations may help reduce glass thickness and overall panel weight. However, panels of the present invention may still exhibit sufficient strength, rigidity, and acoustic performance and can be suitable for use in a wide range of automotive, aeronautical, and/or architectural applications.
US10343378B2 Thin laminated glass for windscreen
A laminated glazing includes at least one outer glass sheet, an inner glass sheet and a polymeric insert located between the two glass sheets, in which the inner sheet has a thickness of not more than 1.5 mm, the outer glass sheet is a glass sheet of different chemical composition from that of the inner sheet, the difference between the temperatures Tp1 and Tp2 being less than 80° C., the temperature Tp1 being defined as the mean between the upper annealing temperature and the softening point of the outer glass sheet and the temperature Tp2 being defined as the mean between the upper annealing temperature and the softening point of the inner glass sheet.
US10343377B2 Cold-bent insulating glazing
The invention relates to a glazed module comprising a metal framework and an insulating glazing comprising a water-tight barrier, said insulating glazing being cold-bent, the metal framework and the insulating glazing being rendered integral by a holding means which forces the insulating glazing to retain the bent shape conferred on it by the framework. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the glazed module comprising a metal framework and an insulating glazing, the insulating glazing being cold-bent, after it has been assembled with a water-tight barrier, by a force which causes it to take the shape of the metal framework and then held in this bent shape by a holding means.
US10343373B2 Coated composite component
A coated composite component includes, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric. A method for producing a coated composite component including, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric.
US10343371B2 Articles made of multilayer composite material and preparation methods thereof
An article may be made of multilayer composite material. The multilayer composite material may include central element (I) between first and second reinforcement layers (B) to form structure (B)-(I)-(B). The central element (I) may include: first and second structural layers (A), each of the first and second structural layers (A) including at least one mat of needle punched thermoplastic fibers selected from polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, polypropylene fibers, or mixtures thereof bonded through thermosetting resin; and third reinforcement layer (B) between the first and second structural layers (A). The first, second, and third reinforcement layers (B) each may include fibrous material, including one or more types of fibers selected from glass fibers, natural fibers, carbon fibers, basalt fibers, aramid fibers, or mixtures thereof.
US10343370B2 Tailored coefficient of thermal expansion of composite laminates using fiber steering
Provided are assemblies, each including a first structure having a uniform coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and a second composite structure having a variable CTE. Also provided are methods of forming such assemblies. The second structure has overlap, transition, and baseline regions. The overlap region directly interfaces the first structure and has a CTE comparable to that of the first structure. The baseline region is away from the first structure and has a different CTE. Each of these CTEs may be uniform in its respective region. The transition region may interconnect the baseline and overlap regions and may have gradual CTE change from one end to the other. The CTE variation with the second composite structure may be achieved by changing fiber angles in at least one ply extending through all three regions. For example, any of the plies may be subjected to fiber steering.
US10343367B2 Stretch-sleeve film
The present invention concerns a film (1), which contains at least one inner layer (3, 4, 5) and two outer layers (2, 6) enclosing at least one inner layer (3, 4, 5) where the, at least one, inner layer (3, 4, 5) contains a polymer A in a quantity from 70 to 100 wt. %, preferably 80 to 99 wt. % and especially preferably from 90 to 99 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the inner layer (3, 4, 5), which is characterized by special interesting properties, where the outer layers (2, 6) contain a mixture of polymer A and a polymer B, where polymer B is selected from the group consisting of low-density polyethylenes, said film (1) having a thickness from 30 to 70 μm, preferably 35 to 60 μm and especially 40 to 55 and an elastic restoring capacity of more than 95% at an elongation of 55%. The present invention also concerns a process for the production of a film, the use of the wealth. As a stretch-sleeve up film and articles provided with the oil of the invention, such as packaging. The present disclosure is directed to a stretch-sleeve film and articles including the stretch-sleeve film. The stretch-sleeve film includes at least three layers including two skin layers and a core layer. The core layer includes at least 75 wt % of an ethylene/a-olefin copolymer (A) characterized by (i) a density from 0.890 g/cc to 0.920 g/cc; (ii) a Mw/Mn from 2.0 to 4.0; (iii) a ZSVR less than 6.0; and (iv) a CDC from 85 to 150. At least one skin layer includes a polymeric material selected from the ethylene/a-olefin copolymer (A), a low density polyethylene, a medium density polyethylene, and combinations thereof. The stretch-sleeve film has an elastic recovery at 55% stretch of at least 95%.
US10343366B2 Method for producing a component from a sandwich material and component produced from a sandwich material
A method can be used to produce a component from a sandwich material in sheet or strip form, which sandwich material comprises at least two metallic surface layers and a plastic layer disposed between the metallic surface layers. The method may involve at least partially heating the sandwich material along an edge region to soften the plastic in the edge region. The plastic may then be substantially completely displaced out of the edge region by exerting a force on at least one of the metallic surface layers. In this way a plastic-free edge region is produced in which the metallic surface layers are in contact in sub-regions or at points. Further, a component comprised of a sandwich material may include at least two metallic surface layers and a plastic layer disposed between the metallic surface layers. The sandwich material may have, at least along one edge, a plastic-free region in which the metallic surface layers are in contact in sub-regions or at points.
US10343365B2 Jaw support for pouch filler
A jaw support and a sealing jaw for form, fill and seal machines are provided. In alternative embodiments, the form, fill and seal machines may include a fitment applicator station, a fitment applicator, a fitment heater assembly and a sealing jaw constructed and arranged to form a container and transfer and apply a fitment to the container.
US10343364B1 Box gluing machine
A device supports first and second flaps on a box traveling on a conveyor, the conveyor traveling at a speed in a direction. The device includes a cam track having a selected profile. The device includes a drive mechanism, wherein at least a portion of the drive mechanism travels proximate the cam track in the direction at substantially the speed of the conveyor. First and second mounting blocks are pivotally attached to the drive mechanism, including first and second cam followers for engaging the cam track; first and second fingers; and first and second hooks attached to the first and second fingers and configured to engage and hold the first and second flaps on the box. Relative positions of the first and second fingers with respect to the box change as the drive mechanism travels along the cam track.
US10343360B2 Tire member-forming apparatus
The present invention glues a rubber strip on the surface of a non-right circular cylindrical winding body with good precision. The present invention reduces the space occupied by the apparatus. The tire member-forming apparatus is provided with a transport conveyor with a conveyor belt that is guided by guide rollers so that the conveyor belt is able to circle. The conveyor surface of the conveyor belt is provided with a conveyor surface width center line that extends in a straight line over the entire length thereof. The guide rollers are grouped into guide rollers on the front side of the conveyor direction and guide rollers on the back side of the conveyor direction. The front guide rollers are held so as to be capable of tilting around the conveyor surface width center line. As a result, on the conveyor surface, a twistable twisting conveyor surface section is formed between a front conveyor surface section, which is supported by the front guide rollers, and a back conveyor surface section, which is supported by the back guide rollers.
US10343358B2 Method for producing belt, and two-layer bonding machine
A surface sheet which is to constitute a surface layer and a core sheet which is to constitute a core layer are prepared. A plurality of ridges is formed on the core sheet, and the surface sheet is bonded such that the surface sheet covers the plurality of ridges, thereby forming compression layer-forming portions.
US10343357B2 Insert assembly for manufacturing intraocular lenses
An insert assembly for the purpose of an injection mold for manufacturing a first casting mold half of a casting mold for manufacture of an ophthalmic device, wherein the insert assembly is receivable in an injection mold half of the injection mold and wherein the insert assembly includes an insert assembly end surface which bounds an injection mold cavity of the injection mold for forming a first casting mold half. The insert end surface is provided with at least one notch which forms a bounding structure cavity for forming a bounding structure which is an integral part of the first casting mold half to be formed with the injection mold and which, after placement of a second casting mold half on the first casting mold half, bounds at least one haptics cavity which links up with a lens cavity, wherein the haptics cavity is so configured that in use of the casting mold, after curing of monomeric material deposited in the casting mold, an intraocular lens is formed which comprises a lens and integrally formed-on haptics.
US10343356B2 Method and apparatus for repairing honeycomb core sandwich panel
To reduce a time required for repairing a honeycomb core sandwich panel. A repair method according to the present invention is a repair method, in which a repair patch 20 is disposed on a repair target portion that exists on the side of a repair surface 1A of a honeycomb core sandwich panel 1, the honeycomb core sandwich panel 1 being formed by sandwiching a honeycomb structured core 10 with a plurality of cells between skins 11 and 12, the method including: a heating step of heating the repair patch 20; and a cooling step of cooling the honeycomb core sandwich panel 1 from the side of a second surface 1B opposing the repair surface 1A of the honeycomb core sandwich panel 1.
US10343352B2 Fiber-reinforced resin material, molded article, method and device for manufacturing fiber-reinforced resin material, and fiber bundle group inspection device
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fiber-reinforced resin material having minimal directionality of strength as well as excellent productivity, a method and device for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin material whereby a molded article is obtained, and a device for inspecting a fiber bundle group. A method for manufacturing a sheet-shaped fiber-reinforced resin material in which a paste (P1) is impregnated between cut fiber bundles (CF), the method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin material including a coating step applying a coating of a paste (P1) on a first sheet (S11) conveyed in a predetermined direction, a cutting step for cutting a long fiber bundle (CF) using a cutter (113A), a scattering step for dispersing the cut fiber bundles (CF) and scattering the cut fiber bundles (CF) on the paste (P1), and an impregnation step for pressing a fiber bundle group (F1) and the paste (P1) on the first sheet (S11) and impregnating the paste (P1) between the fiber bundles (CF).
US10343350B2 Systems and methods for forming a nanopore in a lipid bilayer
Techniques for forming a nanopore in a lipid bilayer are described herein. In one example, an agitation stimulus level such as an electrical agitation stimulus is applied to a lipid bilayer wherein the agitation stimulus level tends to facilitate the formation of nanopores in the lipid bilayer. In some embodiments, a change in an electrical property of the lipid bilayer resulting from the formation of the nanopore in the lipid bilayer is detected, and a nanopore has formed in the lipid bilayer is determined based on the detected change in the lipid bilayer electrical property.
US10343348B2 System and method for positioning at least one spacer in a longitudinal pipe
The invention relates to a system for positioning at least one spacer in a longitudinal pipe having an outer duct and an inner duct mounted in said outer duct, the system including a bracing module configured to maintain a pipe longitudinally along an axis while maintaining positioning clearance between the inner duct and the outer duct, and an insertion module having a pusher member, guided longitudinally along said axis, that is configured to move at least one spacer in the positioning clearance of the longitudinal pipe.
US10343337B2 Exchangeable ultrasonic welding module for welding longitudinal reinforcing folds in packaging film inside packaging machine and method of its use
An exchangeable ultrasonic welding module contains an ultrasonic transducer assembly (4) with a horn (5) and an anvil (7). The module contains a member (1) provided with a guideway (8) in a mating guideway (18) on the frame (10) of a filling tube (14). A locking element (11) secures the member (1) and the frame (10) in a fixed position relative to each other. The member (1) is provided with an element (2) for linear motion of a sliding carriage (3) and an adjustable stop (6) for restricting the carriage movement (3). The ultrasonic transducer assembly (4) is firmly affixed to the carriage (3), whereas the anvil (7) is affixed to the member (1). The frame (10) may contain an adjustable stop (9) for locking the member (1) in a defined position as the member is inserted into the mating guideway (18).
US10343336B2 Tool for fusing outlet fittings in a plastic pipe and method of using the tool
A tool for use in fusing an outlet fitting in the side wall of a plastic pipe has a base with three perpendicular guide rods. A movable plate is reciprocated on the guide rods in response to manual operation of a rack-and-pinion. The movable plate has a hole oriented to align a drill adapter and an outlet fitting adapter which are interchangeably inserted into the hole on an axis extending through a predetermined point on the longitudinal axis of the pipe. A retractable ratchet strap tightly girts the pipe to secure the tool against the pipe. The ratchet strap assures that the tool always maintains its original orientation on the pipe and the hole assures that interchanged drill and outlet fitting adapters are always returned to their original orientation in the tool. Therefore, the outlet fitting is always fused in its proper orientation in the pipe.
US10343332B2 Production of 3D free-form waveguide structures
The present invention provides a process for producing an optical waveguide (20) more particularly for integrated photonic systems. This process comprises provision of polymerizable material; local polymerization of the polymerizable material to produce a multiplicity of polymerized structural elements (14); removal of the unpolymerized regions of the polymerizable material; and heating of the polymerized material more particularly above the glass transition temperature thereof in order to fuse the multiplicity of polymerized structural elements (14) together to form the optical waveguide (20).
US10343331B2 Wash liquids for use in additive manufacturing with dual cure resins
A method of forming a three-dimensional object, which method includes a cleaning or washing step, is carried out by: (a) providing a carrier and a fill level, and optionally an optically transparent member having a build surface defining the fill level, the carrier and the fill level having a build region therebetween; (b) filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid, the polymerizable liquid comprising a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from the first component; (c) irradiating the build region with light, to form a solid polymer scaffold from the first component and also advancing the carrier away from the build surface to form a three-dimensional intermediate having the same shape as, or a shape to be imparted to, the three-dimensional object and containing the second solidifiable component carried in the scaffold in unsolidified and/or uncured form; (d) washing the three-dimensional intermediate; and (e) concurrently with or subsequent to the irradiating step, and/or the washing step, solidifying and/or curing the second solidifiable component in the three-dimensional intermediate to form the three-dimensional object.
US10343328B1 Structural composites method and system
The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems for making thermoformed structural elements and composites, including the use of composites, dissimilar or variable processing materials. End products can have the same outward appearance as those products made by more demanding, more expensive extrusion process or injection process, but the end products can be pre-engineered to have significantly, unexpectedly, improved physical and chemical properties.
US10343326B2 Method for transforming plastic preforms
A method for transforming plastic preforms into plastic bottles, in which preforms are introduced into blowing stations, each blowing station having at least one blow mold and a stretching rod for stretching the preform along a longitudinal axis of the preform within the blow mold, and the preforms are expanded to form the plastic bottles by being acted upon by a gaseous medium in the blow mold, wherein a wall thickness of the plastic container is measured by at least one measuring device which outputs the measured values to a closed-loop and/or open-loop control device, wherein at least a stretching speed of the stretching rod is varied by the closed-loop and/or open-loop control device at least at times and/or at least in some locations during the blowing operation, individually for each blowing station, in order to adjust a wall thickness of the plastic bottles.
US10343325B2 Production apparatus of sterile receptacles, a bottling plant comprising the apparatus and a production method of a sterile receptacle
An apparatus (1) for producing sterile receptacles (2), comprising: a molding unit (13) for molding parisons (4) starting from granules of thermoplastic material; a stretch-blowing forming unit (3) which receives the parisons (4) from the molding unit (13), the forming unit (3) having a plurality of forming stations (5) in each of which there is a mold (6) and a sterilization device (12) so as to form and sterilize the corresponding parison (4).
US10343321B2 Extruder die assembly
An extruder assembly for forming a multi-layered composite is described, the extruder assembly includes an extruder head having a first and second flow passage, a first and second extruder in fluid communication with the respective first and second flow passage, and a splice bar having a first and second passageway extending from a rear side to an outlet side, and communicating flow from the first and second passageway to an outlet die. The splice bar further includes a groove located on the rear side of the splice bar and being positioned between the first and second passageway.
US10343319B2 Injection molding machine and method for assisting in manipulation of injection molding machine
An injection molding machine is provided, wherein a display device displays screens requesting an operator to manipulate the injection molding machine in order in accordance with a manipulation procedure for the injection molding machine from automatic setting of initial molding conditions until actual molding of a molded article, and a guidance showing the manipulation procedure.
US10343317B2 Method for producing a connecting part using an injection molding process
A method produces a connecting part (3) using an injection molding method. In a first step, a closure part (11) forming a component of an adhesive closure is produced having adhesive or hooking elements and is introduced as an insert part into an injection mold. In a second step, a back-injection process forms the connecting part (3) in the form of a structural part containing the closure part (11) as an integral component.
US10343314B2 Prefoaming of poly(meth)acrylimide particles for subsequent foam moulding in closed tools
The invention relates to a process for the production of prefoamed poly(meth)acrylimide (P(M)I) particles which can be further processed to give foam mouldings or composites. A feature of this process is that a polymer granulate is first heated and thus prefoamed in an apparatus by means of IR radiation of a wavelength suitable for this purpose. Said granulate can be further processed in subsequent steps, e.g. in a press mould with foaming to give a moulding or a composite workpiece with foam core.
US10343311B2 Method for producing a reinforcement rod
The invention relates to a method for producing a reinforcement rod (2) from a fibrous composite material consisting of continuous mineral fibers (5, 23, 35) and at least one resin (7, 25), at least one portion of the mineral fibers (5, 23) being mixed with a resin-curing agent mixture, the mineral fibers (5, 23) that have been mixed with the resin-curing agent mixture and, optionally, resin-free mineral fibers (35) subsequently being brought together to form a rod, and the resin (7, 25) being cured. A mixture of at least one resin (7, 25) and at least two different curing agents is used as said resin-curing agent mixture, the two curing agents forming reactive species under different conditions for curing the resin (7, 25) such that the reactive species are available for the curing process at different times.
US10343309B2 Method for manufacturing a polymer sheet for use as an immobilization element
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a polymer sheet for use as an immobilization element, wherein the sheet is at least partly made of a polymer material comprising a polymer from the group of polycaprolactone, a copolymer of polyethylene with at least one α-olefin having 3-10 C atoms, or a mixture of two or more of the aforementioned polymers, a photo-initiator, and a photo-cross-linker, wherein the polymer sheet has a thickness of 1.0 to 5 mm and wherein the polymer sheet is at least partially cured by exposing to UV radiation for the at least partially cross-linking of the polymer.
US10343303B2 Materials for powder-based additive manufacturing processes
A multi-component micro-pellet useful as a consumable material for making objects by powder based additive manufacturing is disclosed. A method of making said micro-pellet is also disclosed. An object made by using said micro-pellets is also disclosed.
US10343302B2 High stability saw chain
Embodiments herein provide a high stability saw chain comprising a first drive link including a first mating surface; a second drive link including a second mating surface; a first tie strap coupling the first drive link to the second drive link; wherein the first mating surface of the first drive link is configured to contact the second mating surface of the second drive link when the first and second drive links traverse an elongate portion of a guide bar to prevent reverse articulation of the saw chain less than a minimum radius of 20 inches.
US10343300B2 Method and apparatus for manufacturing porous body
A method for manufacturing a porous body includes a structure forming step that is repeatedly performed a plurality of times and includes: a pore-forming material placing step of placing a pore-forming material 50 for forming pores in the porous body; an aggregate placing step of placing aggregate particles 51 which are part of raw materials of the porous body; a binder placing step of placing binder particles 52 which are part of the raw materials of the porous body; and a binding step of heat-fusing at least part of the placed binder particles 52 to bind aggregate particles 51 together.
US10343298B2 Press cutting die assembly
An assembly and method of forming a press cutting die that includes a cutting blade that is supported by a blade support assembly or blade support. The blade support includes a first base portion and a second base portion that are each contoured to cooperate with one another to capture a portion of the cutting blade along an interface between the first and second base portions. Preferably, one or more keys extend between the first and second base portions and traverse the geometric plane associated with the cutting blade. Such a press cutting die is particularly applicable for cutting biologically compatible materials having a desired shape from a bulk source of the biologically compatible material.
US10343297B2 Die cutter blanket for counter-die of rotary die cutting machine, and method for manufacturing the same
A die cutter blanket for a counter-die of a rotary die cutting machine has a cover that surrounds the counter-die forming a cylindrical sleeve around the counter-die. The cover is made from a first material having a first hardness value. The cover has a key adapted to fit into a slot of the counter-die in order to fix the cover around the counter-die. The die cutter blanket also includes a bar made from a second material having a hardness value greater than the first hardness value, which is disposed entirely inside the key, axially along the length of the key. The bar is peripherally coated by the first material.
US10343290B2 Conformable variable friction manipulator
A system, apparatus, and method is configured to retrieve items and particularly items that are stored in high-density storage solutions. The system can include one or two-piece manipulators with retractable grippers. The manipulators can be relatively low profile and/or low friction to facilitate their placement between a target item and adjacent items on densely packed shelves or trays. In a retracted position, the grippers can be stowed beneath the surface of the manipulators to further facilitate the placement of the manipulators. In a deployed position, the grippers can extend above the surface of the manipulators to increase the contact area, coefficient of friction, and/or surface pressure of the manipulators on the target item. The grippers can enable the manipulators to be thinner than would otherwise be possible to enable retrieval of items from tightly packed storage solutions—e.g., warehouses with higher gross cubic utilization (GCU).
US10343289B2 Verification system for manufacturing processes
Systems, methods, and software products that provide enhanced efficiency in automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes by employing process intelligence to verify that a user-selected manufacturing process to be applied to a workpiece corresponds to the manufacturing process actually designated for that workpiece, thereby avoiding potentially costly manufacturing errors.
US10343286B2 Storage system, use and method with robotic parcel retrieval and loading onto a delivery vehicle
A storage system (100) is adapted to store a plurality of items and to load a delivery robot (2) with an item. The storage system (100) includes a delivery robot level (110), at least one storage level (112, 114, 116, 118) for storing the items, and a loading robot (130) adapted to grip the items and to load the items from a storage level (112, 114, 116, 118) to a delivery robot (2) located on the delivery robot level (110). The storage system (100) is adapted to move the items within a storage level (112, 114, 116, 118). The storage system may be provided with wheels and thus be mobile. It may be loaded onto a vehicle for transport from a loading area where the storage system is loaded with items for delivery, to a delivery area where the items are to be delivered by one or more delivery robots.
US10343285B2 Robot, control device, and robot system
A robot includes a movable section capable of moving a discharging section including a discharge port capable of discharging an object. While the movable section is moving on the basis of a track including a curve, when the object is discharged to a target object from the discharge port, an absolute value of moving speed of the discharge port is larger than 0 mm/s.
US10343284B2 Systems and methods for providing contact detection in an articulated arm
A sensing manipulator of an articulated arm is disclosed. The sensing manipulator includes a compliant section and a movement detection system provided along a first direction of the compliant section such that movement of the compliant section along both the first direction and at least one direction transverse to said first direction, are detectable by the movement detection system.
US10343282B2 Method for causing robot to fit male component in female component
A method able to easily fit a movable shaft part in the corresponding hole. The method includes grasping the base part by the robot and arranging the base part at vertically upward of the top face of the female component so that the plurality of shaft parts are suspended from the base part, moving the base part downward by the robot, and, if a tip end (106c) of at least one shaft part is not inserted into the hole so as to butt against the top face of the female component when moving the base part vertically downward by the robot, moving each of portions of the base part, from which the shaft parts are suspended, in a horizontal direction.
US10343276B2 Compact magnetic crawler vehicle with anti-rocking supports
A robotic vehicle for traversing surfaces is provided. The vehicle is comprised of a chassis supporting a magnetic drive wheel for driving and steering the vehicle and a stabilization mechanism. The magnetic wheel comprises two flux concentrator yokes and an axially magnetized hub extending therebetween. The hub includes a central housing configured to house a sensor probe and enhance the magnetic pull force of the wheel by providing a continuous pathway of high magnetic permeability material for magnetic flux to flow axially through the drive wheel. The stabilization mechanism comprises a front and rear facing support element moveably coupled to the chassis and configured to contact the surface and move symmetrically relative to the chassis thereby maintaining the vehicle and probe normal to the surface and providing stability to the vehicle while traversing surfaces regardless of surface curvature and vehicle orientation.
US10343271B2 Driving tool with internal air compressor
A driving tool having first and second linear motors, a head assembly, a nosepiece and a driver. The first linear motor forms an air compressor and includes a scotch yoke mechanism for translating a first piston in a first cylinder. The scotch yoke mechanism includes a crank arm, a crank arm roller, which is coupled to the crank arm, and a connecting rod having a roller slot into which the crank arm roller is received. At least a portion of the roller slot is configured to vary an output rate at which the connecting rod translates along a translation axis relative to an input rate at which the crank arm roller moves in a direction that is parallel to the translation axis.
US10343268B2 Rotary impact tool
A rotary impact tool according to one aspect of the present invention includes a motor, an impact mechanism, a drive unit, an impact detection unit, and a control unit. The control unit reduces a driving force for the motor caused by the drive unit when a count of impacts detected by the impact detection unit has reached a determination count set in advance, which is a value greater than one.
US10343257B2 Wafer grinding device
The present disclosure provides a wafer grinding device comprising: a chuck table to suction the wafer thereon, a grinding wheel to grind the wafer by a predetermined thickness, wherein the grinding wheel includes a grinding body, and grinding teeth arranged along and on a bottom outer periphery of the grinding body, wherein the grinding teeth are segmented; and a cooling unit at least partially extending along a region between a departure point of the grinding teeth from the wafer during rotation of the teeth, and a re-encounter point of the teeth with the wafer during rotation of the teeth, wherein the region extends along rotation path of the grinding teeth.
US10343256B2 Method of dressing a tool
The present disclosure relates to a method of dressing a tool which can be used for the gear manufacturing machining of a workpiece on a dressing machine, wherein the dressing takes place with line contact between the dresser and the tool; wherein a specific modification of the surface geometry of the tool is produced in that the position of the dresser with respect to the tool during dressing is varied in dependence on the tool width position.
US10343253B2 Methods and systems for chemical mechanical planarization endpoint detection using an alternating current reference signal
Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and systems are provided for detecting an endpoint of a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process on a semiconductor substrate. The method comprises generating a reference signal, generating a first signal with which to control a CMP system, generating a second signal using a combination of the first signal and the reference signal, commanding the CMP system with the second signal, generating a response signal that indicates an operational characteristic of the CMP system that is responsive to the second signal and a friction property of the semiconductor substrate, and filtering the response signal using the reference signal to determine the endpoint of the CMP process.
US10343250B2 Clapper style stop valve spherical washer lapping tool
A device and method to aid in lapping a spherical washer to a steam turbine component are provided. The device includes a drive head, the drive head made up of a drive cap and a hollow cylindrical portion projecting from the drive cap. The drive cap abuts a surface of the spherical washer. The cylindrical portion fits within and is concentric to an inner diameter of the spherical washer. The device also includes an expanding gasket including an outer diameter having a contour configured to fit a contour of an inner diameter of the spherical washer and an inner diameter slides onto the cylindrical portion such that the gasket and cylindrical portion are concentric. The drive head attaches to a drive unit which imparts a torque to lap the spherical washer with respect to a steam turbine component. The expanding gasket expands and holds the spherical washer during the lapping.
US10343249B2 Sheet glass product with increased edge strength and method for producing same
Thin glass elements with improved edge strength are provided—from a sheet glass element that has two opposite parallel faces and an edge connecting the faces. The sheet glass element has a thickness of at most 700 μm. At least a portion of the edge is defined by an edge surface portion that is convexly curved, so that at least one of the faces merges into the edge surface portion, wherein a curved arc of the edge surface portion has a length that is at least 1/30 of the thickness of the sheet glass element. In the region of the convex curvature, the edge surface portion has indentations in the form of furrows.
US10343246B1 Automated machining apparatus having a workpiece holder with a rotatable turret that holds multiple workpieces
An automated machining apparatus has a lathe, a mill, and a workpiece holder that holds a plurality of workpieces to be machined. The workpiece holder includes a rotatable turret that has a plurality of workpiece mounting positions for mounting the plurality of workpieces to be machined to the rotatable turret. A controller in operable communication with the workpiece holder is operable to rotate the rotatable turret sequentially through different workpiece mounting positions according to program instructions that define machining operations to be performed on the plurality of workpieces.
US10343241B2 Robot cell for separating a nailed pallet part from a pallet
A robot cell (1) may include a multi axis robot arm (3), which terminates in a gripper (4) arranged to handle a pallet (2), and a sawing device (10), which is arranged to separate a nailed pallet part from a pallet (2) handled by said gripper (4). The sawing device (10) may include a saw blade immersed in a liquid bath, which is contained in a trough (11) of the sawing device (10). Such that separation of said nailed pallet part is performed in a liquid environment.
US10343239B2 Apparatus and method for manufacturing heat exchanger
A heat exchanger may be manufactured using an apparatus which includes a rotating body configured to be disposed at one side of heat exchange fins having an insertion groove having one side formed to be depressed and placed to be downwardly directed to be rotatable. An inner side of the insertion groove of transferred heat exchange fins are seated on the rotating body. The apparatus also include a rotating blade configured to be connected to the rotating body to be rotatable together with the rotating body. The rotating blade supports the other side of the heat exchange fins to prevent the heat exchange fins from being deviated from the rotating body.
US10343238B2 Lead-free solder alloy
Provided is a lead-free solder alloy that has excellent tensile strength and ductility, does not deform after heat cycles, and does not crack. The In and Bi content are optimized and the Sb and Ni content are adjusted. As a result, this solder alloy has an alloy composition including, by mass, 1.0 to 7.0% of In, 1.5 to 5.5% of Bi, 1.0 to 4.0% of Ag, 0.01 to 0.2% of Ni, and 0.01 to 0.15% of Sb, with the remainder made up by Sn.
US10343225B2 Monolithic ceramic end mill cutter set having a helix angle in the interval of 28° to 43°
The invention is a monolithic end-mill cutter set (A) that can be made of ceramic and/or other materials having high strength and toughness and comprising a shank part (B) along a longitudinal axis (4) and a cutter part (C), comprising: a cutting diameter (1) varying between 2 to 20 mm, at least one web thickness (18) found at a blade (26) part, at least one helix angle (10) having a cutting edge (13) thereon, a core diameter (16) that is at least 0.7 times the cutting diameter (1), at least one corner radius (5) found at the tip part of the blades (26) between the flutes (9) and axial and positive radial rake angles (17) at which cutting operation is made. It has a wide helix angle interval and a positive rake angle. Titanium Aluminum Nitride TiAlN coating can be made on the monolithic end-mill cutter set (A) via PVD coating method in order to extend the service life of the end-mill cutter set (A), increase the abrasion resistance, and minimize the problem of sticking of rake on the cutter set (joining).
US10343223B2 Rotary tool and method for manufacturing a rotary tool
The invention relates to a rotary tool, in particular a drill (2), which extends along a longitudinal axis (4), having an end face (6); a center (12); at least two main cutting edges (8), each of which extends from the center (12) outwards towards a cutting corner (10); a flute (20) associated with each main cutting edge (8), a flank on the end face (18), associated with each main cutting edge (8); a rake angle (γ) between the respective main cutting edge (8) and the flute (20); a ground face (26) which forms a point thinning (30) in the area of the center (12), extends into a radially outer area and defines the rake angle (γ) in the area of the main cutting edge (8). The rotary tool is characterized in that the rake angle (γ) formed by the ground face (26) is constant along the main cutting edge (8), and the flank (18) of the other main cutting edge (8) is formed by the ground face (26). An advantageous, excellent cutting behavior is thereby achieved along the main cutting edge (8). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the rotary tool, which is then especially simple to produce.
US10343221B2 Cutting insert and cutting tool having the same
A cutting insert and a cutting tool having same. The cutting insert includes: an upper surface; a lower surface having a flat surface; a fastening hole penetrating the upper surface and the lower surface; side surfaces each connecting to the upper surface and the lower surface; and cutting edges formed by the upper surface and the side surfaces. A first cutting edge is inclined downward. A major side surface comprises a first major side surface connected to the upper surface so as to constitute the first cutting edge, and a second major side surface connected to the first major side surface and the lower surface. A minor side surface comprises a first minor side surface connected to the upper surface so as to constitute a second cutting edge, and a third minor side surface connected to the upper surface and the lower surface.
US10343220B2 Method for manufacturing machine component, apparatus for manufacturing machine component, method for machining rotation symmetry plane, recording medium, and program
A method includes positioning a linear cutting edge inclined at an angle greater than 0° and smaller than 90° with respect to a Z axis at a cutting start position displaced from a position on an X axis along a direction of a Y axis in a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in which an axial line of rotation of a rotation symmetry plane is defined as the Z axis, an axis in a radial direction of the rotation symmetry plane is defined as the X axis, and an axis orthogonal to both of the Z axis and the X axis is defined as the Y axis and machining the rotation symmetry plane by feeding the cutting edge from the cutting start position along a track having an X axis component, a Y axis component, and a Z axis component while the cutting edge is in contact with a rotating machine component.
US10343217B2 Nanoparticle enhancement for additive manufacturing
A method for manufacturing a component includes providing a metallic first powder having a plurality of first particles with a first mean particle diameter. A second powder added to the first powder has a plurality of second particles with a second mean particle diameter less than the first mean particle diameter. Energy is applied to at least the second powder so as to selectively heat the second particles. The first powder is combined with the heated second powder to form a modified powder including modified powder particles. Modified powder particles have an interior portion containing an interior composition, and an outer surface portion with an outer composition different from the interior composition.
US10343211B2 Thermal camera system for die-cast machine
A die cast machine for producing a manufactured part includes a fixed die maintaining a fixed position in the die cast machine. The fixed die has an internal fixed die surface. A movable die moves from a first position to a second position in the die cast machine. The movable die has an internal movable die surface. A sprayer applies a die release agent to the internal fixed die surface and the internal movable die surface before operation of the die cast machine. A first thermal imaging apparatus takes thermal images of the fixed die, and a second thermal imaging apparatus takes thermal images of the movable die. Application of die release agent is controlled by the temperatures of the fixed and movable dies as determined by the thermal images.
US10343208B2 Operating mechanism for a vertically oriented bodymaker
A can bodymaker is provided. The can bodymaker includes two rams that travel over a generally vertical path. The bodymaker includes a housing assembly and an operating mechanism structured to move a number of ram assemblies over a vertical path of travel. The operating mechanism includes a crankshaft, a motor, a link assembly, and a number of ram assemblies. The crankshaft is rotatably coupled to the housing assembly and includes a number of pairs of crankpin journals. The motor is operatively coupled to said crankshaft. The link assembly includes a number of links. Each ram assembly includes an elongated ram body, each ram body structured to move over a ram path. Links from said link assembly extend between, and movably couple, each crankshaft crankpin journal to a ram body.
US10343198B2 Waste disposal closure system
An impoundment closure system that employs a low permeability membrane on top of a waste materials with ponded water on top of the low permeability membrane.
US10343197B2 Pig segment and pig
A pig segment for actively propelling a pig in elongated hollow bodies, preferably in gas and oil pipelines. The segment includes a drive comprising at least one motor, at least one supporting element by which the pig segment can be supported on an inner surface of the hollow body, and at least one bearing element that is movable along a longitudinal axis of the pig segment by the motor. The supporting element is pivotably arranged on the bearing element such that the supporting element can adopt a supporting position In the supporting position, a supporting force is produced relative to a force exerted on the bearing element in a longitudinal direction. The invention also relates to a pig with a pig segment of this type.
US10343196B2 In-pipeline maintenance, delivery and management of sensors
Methods, systems, and computer program products for in-pipeline maintenance, delivery and management of sensors are provided herein. A multi-component, in-pipeline sensor management system includes a self-propelled sensor explorer component comprising (i) one or more communication sub-components and (ii) one or more navigation assistance sub-components, wherein the self-propelled sensor explorer component is configured to move through a liquid within a pipeline; a sensor coupling unit comprising one or more attachment structures, wherein the one or more attachment structures enable the system to attach to one or more sensors within the pipeline; and a sensor maintenance unit comprising (i) a cleansing unit, wherein the cleansing unit comprises (a) an inlet valve for one or more cleaning liquids and (b) an outlet valve for one or more waste liquids, (ii) a cleaning liquid storage component coupled to the inlet valve, and (iii) a waste liquid collector coupled to the outlet valve.
US10343194B2 Tire cleaning system
With a tire cleaning system, movement of at least a tire or laser head held on an arm is controlled by a control device, a laser beam provided from a laser oscillator is irradiated onto an inner surface of the tire while relatively moving the laser head along the inner surface of the tire, and contamination such as a mold release agent or the like adhered to the inner surface is removed.
US10343193B2 System and method for surface cleaning
A system for cleaning an object may include a cleaning medium dispenser configured to deliver a cleaning medium to a surface of the object, wherein the cleaning medium dislodges and captures debris from the surface, an ultrasonic device configured to deliver ultrasonic waves to the object, wherein the ultrasonic waves generate ultrasonic vibrations in the object to atomize the cleaning medium from the surface and a vacuum configured to provide a vacuum airflow, wherein the vacuum airflow collects atomized cleaning medium and debris from the surface.
US10343187B2 System and method for harmonic modulation of standing wavefields for spatial focusing, manipulation, and patterning
An system, and method are disclosed for harmonic modulation of standing wavefields for spatial focusing, manipulation, and patterning of particles, cells, powders, aerosols, colloids, and solids using a multifrequency wave source, a chamber a control module and an analysis module to generate standard wavefields useful for tissue engineering, micro fabrication, therapeutic treatment, and diagnostic tests.
US10343186B2 Vapor phase deposition of organic films
Methods and apparatus for vapor deposition of an organic film are configured to vaporize an organic reactant at a first temperature, transport the vapor to a reaction chamber housing a substrate, and maintain the substrate at a lower temperature than the vaporization temperature. Alternating contact of the substrate with the organic reactant and a second reactant in a sequential deposition sequence can result in bottom-up filling of voids and trenches with organic film in a manner otherwise difficult to achieve. Deposition reactors conducive to depositing organic films are provided.
US10343184B2 Method of manufacturing polymer-free everolimus-eluting coronary stent fabricated by electrospinning technique
Provided is a drug-eluting coronary stent. In the drug-eluting coronary stent according to the present invention, electrospinning is used, thereby making it possible to precisely control a total content of an everolimus-based drug bound thereto and form a uniform layer in spite of not using a polymer causing late thrombosis, or the like.
US10343182B2 Dispensing units for controlling substance flow and related methods
A dispensing unit (100) for controlling flow of a substance (101) comprises a nozzle (102) and a plug (110). The nozzle comprises an outlet (122) and a channel (104) that comprises a longitudinal symmetry axis (130), a sealing surface (106), and an alcove surface (108), contiguous with the sealing surface (106) and outwardly recessed relative to the sealing surface (106); and a plug (110). The plug (110) comprises a wall (112) that comprises an outer surface (114) and that also comprises a first aperture (116), fully penetrating the wall (112) through the outer surface (114) of the wall (112) of the plug (110). The outer surface (114) of the wall (112), comprising the first aperture (116), is complementary with the sealing surface (106) of the channel (104). The plug (110) is movable in the channel (104).
US10343174B2 Rock mill lifter
Disclosed herein is a rock mill lifter having in one example: a radially outward surface with a radially inward recess having a radially inward surface which is substantially parallel to; a calculated radially outward lift surface of the lifter at a minimum allowed lifter height. The rock mill lifter in one example may further include: a circumferential following surface having; a radially inward recess configured to wear to be; substantially parallel to the radially inward surface of the radially inward recess.
US10343171B2 Wear part, processing apparatus and processing plant for mineral material
A wear part for a mineral material processing apparatus includes an outer wear surface which includes an initial phase wear surface to be put in crushing contact with an opposite wear surface, and an end phase wear surface to be taken vertically into use in the crushing process from under the initial wear surface when the wear is progressing. The wear part includes an end phase wear surface with a protrusion to be put in use when the wear of the outer wear surface is progressing. As a result of the wear part including the protrusion working life of the wear part can be prolonged. A mineral material processing apparatus and a mineral material processing plant.
US10343169B2 Device for use in molecular diagnostics testing
A device for use in molecular diagnostics testing includes at least one reagent storage container, the reagent storage container being sealed; at least one opener for unsealing the reagent storage container; and an actuator. The actuator is coupled to at least one of the reagent storage container and the opener such that moving the actuator brings the reagent storage container and the opener together so that the opener unseals the reagent storage container, but inadvertently opening is prevented.
US10343166B2 Fluidic devices, systems, and methods for encapsulating and partitioning reagents, and applications of same
The disclosure provides devices, systems and methods for the generation of encapsulated reagents and the partitioning of encapsulated reagents for use in subsequent analyses and/or processing, such as in the field of biological analyses and characterization.
US10343164B2 Microfluidic device that separates cells
Devices and methods for separating cells include a membrane that allows cells to pass from a first chamber to a second chamber.
US10343162B2 Reconfigurable microfluidic device and method of manufacturing the same
A microfluidic device, including a matrix array of controllable shape-changing micropillars where a shape of the shape-changing micropillars is changed by a fluid.
US10343153B2 Metathesis catalysts and reactions using the catalysts
A method is provided of forming an olefin from a first olefin and a second olefin in a metathesis reaction, comprising reacting the first olefin with the second olefin in the presence of a compound that catalyzes the metathesis reaction such that the molar ratio of the compound to the first or the second olefin is from 1:500 or less, and the conversion of the first or the second olefin to the olefin is at least 30%.
US10343148B2 Mixed metal oxide catalysts and methods for olefin production in an oxidative dehydrogenation reaction process
A catalyst structure includes a plurality of metal oxides formed on a support, where the support includes zirconia and/or silica. The metal oxides include at least three metals selected from the group consisting of chromium, iron, nickel, and a platinum group metal. The catalyst structure can be used in an oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) reaction process for converting an alkane to an olefin. In some embodiments, carbon dioxide utilized in the ODH reaction process is obtained from a flue gas derived from a fossil fuel burning power plant.
US10343146B2 Composite oxide catalyst, method for producing the same, and method for producing unsaturated nitrile
It is an object of the present invention to provide a composite oxide catalyst which can suppress the generation of CO2 and CO and improve the yield of an unsaturated nitrile in a method for subjecting propane or isobutane to a vapor-phase catalytic ammoxidation reaction to produce a corresponding unsaturated nitrile, and a method for producing the composite oxide catalyst, and a method for producing an unsaturated nitrile using the composite oxide catalyst. A composite oxide catalyst used for a vapor-phase catalytic oxidation reaction or vapor-phase catalytic ammoxidation reaction of propane or isobutane, the composite oxide catalyst comprising a composite oxide represented by the following composition formula (1): Mo1VaSbbNbcWdZeOn  (1), wherein the component Z is one or more element selected from the group consisting of La, Ce, Pr, Yb, Y, Sc, Sr, and Ba; a, b, c, d, e, and n represent atomic ratios of the elements; and 0.1≤a<0.2, 0.15≤b≤0.5, 0.01≤c ≤0.5, 0≤d≤0.4, 0≤e≤0.2, and 0.60
US10343141B1 Compositions, systems and methods using selective porous materials for oxygen separation
MOFs are disclosed that can efficiently adsorb oxygen from a gas stream, such as air. Systems and methods are also disclosed that utilize MOFs to separate oxygen from a gas stream. The separated oxygen may be used in a commercial process such as a combustion process.
US10343135B1 Manufacturing plant for high-pressure ethylene polymerization and method for emergency shutdown
The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing plant for high-pressure polymerization having a layered tubular reactor and a method for an emergency shutdown in said manufacturing plant. The present disclosure also relates to a process for manufacturing LDPE using said layered tubular reactor.
US10343130B2 Method for processing of stable emulsions from whole-cell biotransformations by means of phase inversion
A method processes a stable emulsion having components from whole-cell biotransformations such as cells, soluble cell components, organic solvents and/or water. In this connection, the emulsion, which is stable after the biotransformation, is mixed with further parts of organic phase, and subsequently the mixture is continuously stirred until a catastrophic phase inversion of the emulsion takes place while mixing; subsequently, this phase-inverted mixture is transferred to a settling container, where the phases of the emulsion separate from one another and can be separated from one another.
US10343129B2 Product container for a fluidized bed installation and fluidized bed installation
The present invention relates to a product container for a fluidized bed installation (1) having a product container wall (12), a product container bottom (13), a product container opening (14) opposite the product container bottom (13), a distributor bottom (20) between the product container bottom (13) and the product container opening (14), and at least one volume-reducing element (40) which can be releasably attached to the distributor bottom (20), on that side (20-1) of the distributor bottom (20) oriented toward the product container opening (14), and by means of which the free volume of the product container (10) between the distributor bottom (20) and the product container opening (14) is reduced.
US10343127B2 Evaporation-controlling container inserts
An apparatus configured for mixing the contents of one or more fluid containers includes a fluid container support platform configured to hold one or more fluid containers. The fluid container support platform is configured to index the container to one or more specified locations and to be moved in an orbital path about an orbital center independently of the rotation about the central axis of rotation. The apparatus further includes an indexing drive system configured to effect indexing movement of the container support platform and a vortex drive system configured to effect powered orbital movement of the container support platform about the orbital center. An evaporation limiting insert placed within containers reduces exposure of the fluid contents of the container to atmospheric air, thereby reducing susceptibility of the fluid contents to evaporation.
US10343126B2 Apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing fluids
An apparatus and method for mixing a concentrated product and a liquid. The apparatus includes a body defining an internal volume. A mixing device is positioned at least partially within the internal volume. The mixing device includes one or more vanes that separate the internal volume into a first portion and a second portion when the mixing device is in a first position. The first portion and the second portion are in fluid communication with one another when the mixing device is in a second position.
US10343125B2 Paddle, paddle rail, mixer shaft for a mixer, mixer and method for mixing
A paddle (30), a paddle rail (20), a mixer shaft (10) for a mixer (1), a mixer (1) and a method for mixing a product to be conditioned in a mixer (1). As the mixer (1) starts up, a product to be mixed is retained in a starting region of the mixer shaft (10), for instance, until the desired mixing or conditioning is achieved, so that loss-free start-up is made possible. That is to say disposal or recycling of the product when the mixer starts up becomes unnecessary.
US10343124B2 Coated mixing device for hydrocarbon fluid storage containers to combat mixing abrasion
A storage container for hydrocarbon fluid includes a mixing device having a sacrificial coating to protect against abrasion of the protective coating along the container wall during mixing.
US10343117B2 Ceria-zirconia-zeolite catalyst body
A catalyst body which includes ceria:zirconia and a metal-zeolite, and is substantially free, or free, of tungsten or tungsten compounds, and methods of manufacture. The ceria and zirconia are present with a zirconia/ceria mole ratio of less than or equal to 1.0. The catalyst body is especially useful in NOx reduction applications.
US10343108B2 Air drier
An air drier includes an inlet, an outlet, and a collected liquid discharge port. Compressed air flows in the inlet. Dry compressed air is discharged through the outlet. Purge air containing oil and water is discharged through a collected liquid discharge port. The air drier further includes a drying container that is filled with desiccant, and a case that covers the drying container. The air drier is provided with, downstream of the collected liquid discharge port, a separation portion that separates clean air from oil and water in the purge air, a clean air outlet through which the clean air is discharged, and a collected liquid retaining portion in which collected liquid is retained. The collected liquid is separated oil and water.
US10343102B2 Medical/surgical waste collection portable rover capable of zero setting a float used to measure the volume of liquid in a waste container
A medical/surgical waste collection rover includes a first waste container disposed on a portable cart and receiving waste under the influence of a vacuum. A fluid measuring system includes a float element disposed within the first waste container, and a controller causing liquid in a reservoir disposed on the cart to prefill the first waste container and subject the float element to an initial lifting to a zero point level. The fluid measuring system determines a volume of contents within the first waste container based on a position of the float element relative to the zero point level. The fluid measuring system may include a sensor rod extending through the first waste container and a second waste container disposed on the cart and separated from the first waste container by a transfer valve. Methods of estimating the volume of liquid and/or medical/surgical waste within the waste container are also provided.
US10343100B2 Plugged honeycomb structure
A plugged honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb structure body, and a plurality of plugging portions, the honeycomb structure body further includes pass-through hole portions each of which is formed in at least a part of a partition wall intersection portion in which the partition walls intersect in one end face and each of which interconnects a pair of cells facing each other at a position corresponding to the partition wall intersection portion to enable pass-through of a fluid, and a value obtained by dividing a diameter of a first virtual inscribed circle inscribed at a position of a minimum hole width of the pass-through hole portion by a diameter of a second virtual inscribed circle inscribed at a position of a minimum plugging width between the plugging portions facing each other is in a range of 0.05 to 0.74.
US10343097B2 Ventilation apparatus and method for filter dirt detection
A ventilation apparatus includes a main body, an air entry and an air exit respectively arranged on two sides of the main body, a filter arranged behind the air entry, and a pressure sensor module located between the filter and the air exit, which senses pressure caused by air flowing inside the main body through the air entry and the filter. The pressure sensor module firstly senses pressure related data when the apparatus begins to start for initial data, and senses pressure related data continuously after the apparatus starts for working data, and transmits these data externally. An analysis monitor device computes a reference pressure offset value and a working pressure offset value according to the initial data and the working data, and compares the two pressure offset values for determining whether the filter needs to be replaced.
US10343096B2 Filter elements, coalescing baffles, filtration vessel and methods
Improvements to filtration and vessels such as for filtration and coalescing of gas streams are shown. A filter element with a partial treated region and untreated region such as providing different surface energies or other filtration characteristics are provided. Various keying arrangements for compatibility and/or rotational locking are shown between the filtration vessel, a tubular coalescing baffle, and/or filter element. The tubular coalescing baffle also may include non-louvered pore structure, which provides for more even flow in a two stage type filtration vessel to prevent premature exiting and reduction of flow velocities along the second stage, and/or may additionally or alternatively include drainage apertures such as drain slot formed along a gravitational bottom or otherwise to facilitate additional drainage of coalesced liquid as opposed to letting such liquid be forced through fluid velocity toward the open end of the tubular baffle.
US10343092B2 Filter system and filter element having a sealing device
Disclosed is a filter system having a filter element (10), a filter housing and a sealing device (20) sealing off a housing interior space (120) from a surrounding environment (122). The sealing device (20) has a seal (24) arranged on a seal carrier (22). Also disclosed is a sealing device (20) for the installation in such a filter system (100) and an arrangement comprising a filter element (10) and a sealing device (20).
US10343090B2 Filter element locking mechanism for clean service
A filter element may include a tubular element, first and second end caps, each associated with an opposite end of the tubular element, filter media positioned around the tubular element and between the first and second end caps, a biasing element associated with the tubular element, and a retainer element positioned at a first end of the tubular element. The retainer element may include a retainer aperture including a central circular portion and two opposite lateral slots extending from opposite sides of the central circular portion, and two arcuate shoulder segments extending between opposite sides of the two opposite lateral slots. A full tab may extend a first axial distance from a bottom surface of one of the two arcuate shoulder segments at a circumferential position in between the two opposite lateral slots, and a partial tab may extend a second axial distance less than the first axial distance from a bottom surface of the other of the two arcuate shoulder segments at a circumferential position on an opposite side of the lateral slots from the full tab.
US10343081B2 Grain alcohol distillation plants
Improvements in grain alcohol distillation plants by incorporating a novel internal arrangement in the wort column and the rectifying column with distributors and accumulators inside thereof, achieving a stable and safe process in wide ranges of operation, guaranteeing the productivity of the plant and the quality of the products. The wort column features detachable perforated plates, easy to access and clean through manholes. By having easily detachable plates and, also, a manhole for each plate with “holder” type connections, the access to the interior of the column for cleaning and maintenance purposes is facilitated. The rectifying column is a special filling column with flow distributors, it has an intermediate alcohol accumulator and a condenser which is an integral part of the column that prevents the use of pumps. The arrangement of distributors and accumulators within the rectifying column favors the operational stability of the plant, allowing a low scale equipment to work similarly to an industrial scale column. The improvements include an integrated automation system with Internet communication for self-management of the plant with remote monitoring and autonomous operation.
US10343077B2 Variable sound generator
A process executing on an acceleration sensitive sound producing apparatus, comprising: generating accelerometer output signals comprising magnitude and direction of acceleration sensed by a three axis accelerometer; processing, by a microcontroller, the accelerometer output signals into a pulse width modulation timer input signal; modulating, by an interrupt timer, a pulse width modulation timer according to the pulse width modulation timer input signal; generating, by the pulse width modulation timer, a pulse width modulation timer output signal; regulating, by the pulse width modulation timer, playback speed of stored sound according to the pulse width modulation timer input signal, comprising: increasing playback speed when the magnitude of acceleration increases, decreasing playback speed when the magnitude of acceleration decreases; and/or increasing playback speed when change in the direction of acceleration increases, decreasing playback speed when change in the direction of acceleration decreases; playing back the stored sound according to the regulated playback speed.
US10343076B2 Customizable mannequin form
A customizable mannequin form that may be decorated according to user preference is provided. The mannequin form includes a front side resembling a face, wherein one or more accessory apertures are disposed thereon. The front side is removably secured to a rear side, thereby forming an interior volume. The front side and the rear side are removably attachable to one another via one or more fasteners. A speaker and light source are operatively connected to a power source, wherein the speaker, light source, and power source are disposed within the interior volume of the mannequin form. The mannequin form further includes multiple accessory portions that may be inserted through the one or more accessory apertures disposed on the front side in order to provide a customized appearance.
US10343074B2 Fantasy sports system
Fantasy sports systems and methods comprising receiving a fantasy lineup roster including a plurality of players, each player assigned to a playing position and one or more of the plurality of players further assigned to one or more alternative positions, assigning scores to each of the plurality of players based on statistics derived from one or more real life competitions, receiving a notification of at least one substitution event, each substitution event associated with one of the players and also associated with a substitution segment within the one or more real life competitions, and calculating a fantasy lineup score by aggregating the assigned scores of each of the players assigned to a playing position.
US10343069B2 Systems and methods for executing a training program based on player DNA
A method for executing a training program based on player DNA is described. The method includes executing a video game and determining whether a skill level of a user is below a threshold level of play. The method includes generating a task that relates to a current level of play of the video game in which the skill level is below the threshold level and transitioning the video game to a training video game program having the task to increase the current level of play. The method includes executing the training video game program and monitoring the skill level for the task in the training video game program. The method includes determining whether the skill level for the task exceeds the threshold level. The method includes returning to an execution of the video game upon determining that the skill level for the task exceeds the threshold level.
US10343067B2 Computer system and method for selecting and displaying in-gaming options based on user selection weight criteria
A computer system has at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory stores one or more options. Each option is associated with a gaming application provided to a user device. Each option has a respective identifier and a respective weight. The at least one processor retrieves one or more of the options from the at least one memory. The weight provides a weighting for each option in dependence on previous selections of that option.
US10343066B2 Server device, method for controlling the same, computer-readable recording medium and game system
A social game capable of informing a player of the attractiveness of a group fighting event is disclosed herein. A server device comprises: an information storage unit that stores information on the game; and a control unit that executes an arithmetic operation relating to the game and performs processing to display an image of the game at the terminal devices. The information storage unit stores, as a part of the information on the game, information on a fighting event, and the control unit performs processing to, in accordance with an instruction from a player, display the information on the fighting event at a terminal device operated by the player.
US10343063B2 System and method for playing a game
A host server is configured to receive and process a website address request from a remote client via a global network. A webpage interface module of the host server, is configured to receive and process a game application download request from the remote client via the global network. A first user may load the installed interactive game software on a first remote client to run an interactive game application. The first user may also enter sign-in information in the interactive game application to gain access to features and functionalities of the interactive game application. The first user may send a second user information and an invite request to the host server. The second user, using a second remote client, may accept a game with the first user, using the first remote client, with an interactive game application running on the second remote client.
US10343062B2 Dynamic update of contact information and speed dial settings based on a virtual world interaction
Updating contact information for a first communication device according to metadata associated with a virtual world is provided. In response to an avatar of a first user interacting with an avatar of a second user in the virtual world, information comprising a name of the avatar of the second user and metadata associated with the avatar of the second user is sent to the first user. In response to receiving the information, contact information associated with the name of the avatar of the second user is determined. The contact information is organized based on the metadata. The organized contact information is prioritized according to the metadata. A speed dial setting corresponding to the prioritized contact information is assigned. The assigned speed dial setting is assigned to the first communication device. The assigned speed dial setting is stored in the first communication device.
US10343059B2 Handheld controller with thumbstick guard
Handheld controllers having flexible thumbstick guards are disclosed herein for use with a handheld controller having a thumbstick or other pivotal control member. A representative guard has a tubular neck that sealably connects to a shaft portion of the thumbstick, and a skirt that sealably connects to an interior portion of the handheld controller around the control opening. The guard has a flexible joint portion interconnecting the neck and the skirt to allow the neck to move relative to the skirt upon pivoting the control member relative to the body.
US10343055B2 Card shooter device and method
A card shoe apparatus includes a card guide unit that guides cards that are manually drawn out one by one from a card housing unit onto a game table, a code reading unit that, when a card is drawn out from the card housing unit, reads from that card a code that indicates a rank (number, rank) of that card, a authenticity determination unit that determines the authenticity of the card based on the information of the authenticity of the card, a winning/losing determination unit that determines the winning/losing of a card game based on the ranks of the cards sequentially read by the code reading unit, and an output unit that outputs the results of the determination made by the winning/losing determination unit. The card guide unit includes a card entry/exit restriction unit or that restricts the entry/exit of the card to/from the card housing unit.
US10343053B2 Methods of administering wagering games
Methods of administering wagering games may involve accepting an ante wager. Initial cards may be dealt, at least one card face up. A suit selected from spades, diamonds, clubs, and hearts may be randomly designated to be a power suit for a current round of play. A play wager may be accepted, after presenting the option to place the play wager or make a player election to fold. An additional card available may be dealt for each of the initial cards of the power suit. A payout on the ante and play wagers may be paid when the best poker hand formable is a predetermined winning hand, and the ante and play wagers may be collected when the best poker hand formable is not a predetermined winning hand.
US10343051B2 Suspension systems for one-wheeled vehicles
A self-balancing electric vehicle may include a board having a frame, and a suspension system including at least one four-bar linkage coupling opposing end portions of a hub motor axle to the first end portion of the frame. The four-bar linkage(s) may have a first fixed link connected to the axle, a second fixed link comprising the frame, and two pivotable links joining the first fixed link to the second fixed link, such that the board is configured to be movable up and down relative to the axle. A shock absorber may be coupled to the four-bar linkage(s) and to the first end portion of the frame, such that the shock absorber is configured to damp up and down movement of the board relative to the axle.
US10343050B2 Suspension systems for one-wheeled vehicles
A self-balancing electric vehicle may include a board having a frame, and a suspension system including at least one four-bar linkage coupling opposing end portions of a hub motor axle to the first end portion of the frame. The four-bar linkage(s) may have a first fixed link connected to the axle, a second fixed link comprising the frame, and two pivotable links joining the first fixed link to the second fixed link, such that the board is configured to be movable up and down relative to the axle. A shock absorber may be coupled to the four-bar linkage(s) and to the first end portion of the frame, such that the shock absorber is configured to damp up and down movement of the board relative to the axle.
US10343045B2 Digital video structural support system
A digital video ramp assembly incorporates process-formed structural LED tiles with modular components that join in a system of scalable structural LED tiles forming a complete LED display structure with integrated LED embedded tiles with interlocking and inter-trans-positioning features sometimes requiring additional structural framing.
US10343039B2 Lightweight multicolor compression molded grip
A lightweight compression molded multicolor golf grip having at least a first section and a second section of differing colors and composed of elastomer compounds having a density of less than 0.90 g/cc, and joined by cross-linking across a sharply defined cross-color interface having an interface transition zone beyond which there is no mixing of the colors. The grip has a soft feel and unique compression characteristics achieved in some embodiments through the controlled use of an expanding blowing agent in a rubber compound including an EPDM mixture. Achieving the sharply defined cross-color interface is due in part to the use of complementary geometries at opposing interface edges to increase the stability of the interface and reduce the flow during molding associated with the increased viscosity of low density rubber compounds, promote cross-linking of the sections, and better distribute and control the consolidation pressure.
US10343038B2 Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a rear portion, a front portion with a strike face, a sole portion, and a top portion with a plurality of ports. The body portion may define a periphery of the golf club head. The golf club head may also include a plurality of weight portions with each weight portion disposed in one port of the plurality of ports. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.
US10343037B2 Golf club having striking face with supporting wall
A golf club head has a striking face. A ledge extends from the perimeter contact rim of the golf club head. The striking face is secured to the club head body proximate the rim. There is a gap between the striking face and the ledge. The inner wall's perimeter edge is disposed in the gap and is in contact with the ledge. The rear surface of the striking face is in contact with a portion of the inner wall. The sole of the golf club can be removable and provide a sole groove to allow the inner wall to be inserted behind the striking face.
US10343036B2 Golf club head with polymeric face
A golf club head includes a body and a face plate insert. The body includes an annular face support having a recessed shelf configured to receive the face plate insert, and partially defining a central cavity. The face plate insert includes a hitting surface and a rear surface that is opposite the hitting surface. The face plate insert is disposed within the annular face such that the rear surface of the face plate insert abuts the recessed shelf. The face plate insert includes a polymeric material that is disposed across the cavity and that has a tensile strength of at least about 220 MPa.
US10343032B2 Golf club with flexure
A golf club head including a crown, a sole, a hosel, a face and a flexure. The flexure provides compliance during an impact between the golf club head and a golf ball, and is tuned to vibrate, immediately after impact, at a predetermined frequency.
US10343031B1 Golf club head with openwork rib
The invention provides a golf club head with an openwork (e.g., lattice-like or trellis-like) internal structural element that provides strength and stiffening at key points of the club head and/or attenuates sound while adding little to the overall mass due to the defined or irregular patterns of holes, piercings, gaps, or apertures through surfaces of the material. A golf club head may be given an openwork internal rib that reinforces regions of high strain, thereby minimizing material fatigue and preventing early breakage of the club head.
US10343028B2 Golf equipment cleaner
An apparatus for cleaning golf equipment. The apparatus includes a flexible outer layer shaped to form an exterior surface of a pouch, a flexible inner layer shaped to form an interior surface of the pouch, and a water impermeable layer disposed between the flexible outer layer and the flexible inner layer, with each having edges that are coupled together to form an opening of the pouch. The flexible inner layer is made from a textured fabric for wet-cleaning golf equipment and the flexible outer layer may also be made from a textured fabric for drying and dry-cleaning the golf equipment. The apparatus includes an anti-wicking barrier disposed on the interior surface. The anti-wicking barrier may prevent moisture from inside the pouch from escaping the pouch.
US10343024B2 Polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers containing plasticizers for making golf balls
Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyester composition containing a polyester thermoplastic elastomer and plasticizer are provided. The plasticizers help reduce the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the composition and various plasticizers may be used. For example, the composition may include alkyl oleate plasticizers such as ethyl oleate and octyl oleate. Polyester-ether block copolymers are particularly preferred. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyester composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball.
US10343023B2 Multi-layer golf ball
Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.
US10343022B2 Golf ball
A golf ball 2 includes a core 4, a mid layer 6 positioned outside this core, and a cover 8 positioned outside this mid layer. When a total thickness of the mid layer 6 and the cover 8 is denoted by L (mm), a Shore C hardness at a point A away from a surface of the core 4 toward a central point of the core 4 by 5L (mm) is denoted by Ha, a Shore C hardness at a point B away from the surface of the core 4 toward the central point of the core 4 by 2.5L (mm) is denoted by Hb, and a Shore C hardness at the central point of the core 4 and Shore C hardnesses of the mid layer 6 and the cover 8 are denoted by H0, Hm, and Hc, respectively; the golf ball 2 satisfies Hc−Hb>0, Hm−H0>0, and Ha−Hm>0.
US10343018B2 Golf ball dimple plan shapes and methods of making same
The present invention is directed to golf balls having improved aerodynamic performance due, at least in part, to the selection of the dimple plan shapes. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball that includes at least a portion of its dimples having a plan shape defined by high frequency periodic functions along a simple closed path. In addition, the present invention provides methods for producing dimples having a plan shape defined by a high frequency periodic function along a simple closed path.
US10343008B2 Squat exercise apparatus
A squat exercise apparatus may comprise a support structure, a user adjustable resistance source and lift arms supported by the support structure and operably coupled to the user adjustable resistance source. In one implementation, the lift arms may be pivotable relative to the support structure about three orthogonal axes. In one implementation, shoulder pads carried by the lift arms may automatically pivot in response to pivoting of the lift arms relative to the support structure. In one implementation, at least one weight movement arm may have an adjustable length. In one implementation, a weight movement arm rest may be pivotable between a weight movement arm engaging position and a retracted position, wherein interacting portions of the weight movement arm rest and the weight movement arm are magnetically attracted to one another to magnetically retain the weight movement arm rest in the weight movement arm engaging position.
US10343004B2 Trampoline support handle systems
A trampoline support handle system with which a trampoline, in particular a mini or smaller trampoline version, can be held in place during use by inserting existing legs of the trampoline into hollow tubes mounted on a frame of the system that seats underneath the trampoline on a floor. The system also includes an additional hollow tube into which an extendable and height adjustable long handle bar is inserted for a user to steady themselves during exercise or use. The system provides a more robust and long lasting solution to handle systems for trampolines.
US10343003B2 Aircraft fire suppression system and method
A fire suppression system for an aircraft having a compartment, the fire suppression system including an inert gas source in selective fluid communication with the compartment and a fire suppression agent source in selective fluid communication with the compartment, wherein an inert gas from the inert gas source and a fire suppression agent from the fire suppression agent source are at least partially combined to form a fire suppression mixture.
US10343002B2 Rescue strap assembly
A rescue strap assembly comprising a connector, an adjuster, a mechanical advantage assembly, and a strap having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the connector and the mechanical advantage assembly, the intermediate portion is routed through the adjuster, and the mechanical advantage assembly is configured and arranged to engage at least a portion of the intermediate portion.
US10343000B2 Oxygen concentrating self-rescuer device
A self-rescuer device comprises an intake pump that creates a gas stream. The gas stream enters a first sieve that separates carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxygen from the gas stream to create a mixture. The remaining gas stream flows to a second sieve that separates nitrogen from the remaining gas stream and vents the residual gas to outside of the self-rescuer device through a residual output. The separated mixture is directed to a gas processor separates the oxygen from the mixture. A nitrogen storage canister coupled to the separated output of the second sieve stores the separated nitrogen, and an oxygen storage canister coupled to the separated output of the first sieve stores and concentrates the separated oxygen until a purity threshold is met. Habitable nitrogen and oxygen are metered from their storage canisters and supplied to a user through a breathing mask within an exterior mask shell.
US10342999B2 Particulate filter face mask having fan breathing assist
A respiratory mask assembly (10), adapted to be placed over the nose and mouth of the face of a wearer. The mask assembly includes a base mask (12), defining a set of openings; a filter (30), detachably supported by the base mask and covering the openings; and a source of electricity (60). Also, an air exit valve (34) is positioned over one of the openings of the base mask and releases air from inside the mask to the outside when pressure inside is greater than air pressure outside. Finally, a centrifugal fan (22) is electrically connected to the source of electricity and is positioned in one of the openings of the base mask so as to draw air through the filter to the inside. This fan blows air into the inside in a direction that misses the wearer's face.
US10342998B2 Respiratory protection hood
A hood comprising a flexible envelope and a reservoir of oxygen comprising a calibrated outlet orifice that leads into the internal volume of the envelope, the outlet orifice being closed off by a removable stopper, characterized in that the reservoir of pressurized oxygen comprises two independent storage compartments, a first compartment of which communicates with the outlet orifice and a second compartment of which is isolated from the outlet orifice via a sealed partition provided with a member for opening the partition, the opening member being switchable between a first configuration which prevents fluidic communication between the second compartment and the outlet orifice and a second configuration that allows fluidic communication between the second compartment and the outlet orifice, the opening member being sensitive to the pressure difference between the second compartment and the first compartment and being configured to automatically switch from the first to the second configuration when the pressure difference between the second compartment and the first compartment is less than a given threshold.
US10342997B2 Dynamic beam's eye view of proton therapy irradiation shown in anatomical context
System and method of dynamically presenting visual representations of a target volume in an anatomical context to an operator-user of a charged particle radiation therapy system. The visual representations are integrated as a part of a treatment console graphical user interface (GUI) and presented as a part of a holistic view of treatment information. The visual representations are digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) constructed based on anatomical images captured before the therapy session, or alternatively during a treatment session using an imaging system attached to the radiation treatment system. In an online mode, the on-screen visual representations are rendered in synchronization with the irradiation delivery process.
US10342996B2 Online angle selection in rotational imaging and tracking systems
A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.
US10342994B2 Methods and systems for generating dose estimation models for radiotherapy treatment planning
One example method for generating a dose estimation model for radiotherapy treatment planning may include obtaining training data that includes multiple treatment plans associated with respective multiple past patients. The method may also include processing the training data to determine, from each of the multiple treatment plans, first data that includes one or more features associated with a particular past patient, second data associated with treatment planning trade-off selected for the particular past patient and third data associated with radiation dose for delivery to the particular past patient. The method may further include generating the dose estimation model by training, based on the first data, second data and third data from the multiple treatment plans, the dose estimation model to estimate a relationship that transforms the first data and second data to the third data.
US10342993B2 Cancer treatment apparatus
A catheter treatment apparatus comprises an elongate tubular member and an expandable support. The expandable support comprises a radioactive substance to treat cancerous tissue and is configured to expand from a narrow profile for insertion to a wide profile to engage and treat tissue remaining after resection. The expandable support can be sized to fit within a volume of removed tissue to place the radioactive substance in proximity to the capsule and remaining tissue, to spare the capsule and proximate nerves and vessels to treat tissue in proximity to the capsule. The elongate tubular member may comprise a channel such as a lumen to pass a bodily fluid such as urine when the expandable support engages the tissue to treat the patient for a plurality of days. The treatment apparatus can be used to resect and diagnose tissue concurrently. Based on the diagnosis, targeted segmental treatment may be given.
US10342991B2 Photonic treatment apparatus
A photonic treatment apparatus and apparatus for patient care, using a film, such as a phosphorous plate and a casing comprising an aperture provided for films that may be positioned therein to allow for desired treatments of a user, a photonic engine, positioned behind the film, to create photonic pressure. The photonic engine directed toward the film energizes the film achieving a desired wavelength emanation, a first zone of wavelengths that originate from the photonic engine, and a second zone of wavelengths emanating from the film that can be directed toward a target area and used in a method for treating patient conditions. A specific phosphor plate can be used for a desired treatment to customize the output to a specific wavelength necessary for treatment of specific conditions or other possible uses.
US10342990B2 Dynamic multi-layer therapeutic magnetic device
A multi-layer magnetic device comprising two or more layers containing magnets or ferromagnetic material to be applied to areas of the body of a mammal in which the first layer has one or more protrusions and the second layer has one or more receiving zones that are positioned to align with the protrusions of the first layer. At least a portion of the first layer has a first magnetic pattern, and at least a portion of the second layer has a second magnetic pattern such that, when the protrusions are aligned with the receiving zones, at least one region of the first magnetic pattern faces at least one region of the second magnetic pattern of like polarity thereby repulsing one another.
US10342989B2 Magnetic flux irradiation devices and components
Magnetic flux irradiation devices having a cylindrical coil and a magnetic core including an optical transmission path are provided. Magnetic cores are also provided. Methods and systems for using such devices are also provided. The optical transmission path is configured to transmit light incident on an irradiation target, or thermal radiation emitted from the irradiation target.
US10342988B2 Magnetic stimulation device
Provided is a magnetic stimulation device, which does not feel hot to the user. The magnetic stimulation device (1) comprises: a contact plate (2) to be disposed near the user's head; an exciting coil (3) to be held above the contact plate (2); a casing (4), which covers at least the upper side of the exciting coil (3), in which openings (17, 18) are provided above the center of the exciting coil (3) winding, and in which a gap that is open on the outside of the exciting coil (3) is formed between the casing and the contact plate (2); and a suction fan (5) for drawing out air between the contact plate (2) and the casing (4) from the openings (17, 18) of the casing (4).
US10342981B2 Far-field P-wave sensing in near real-time for timing delivery of pacing therapy in a cardiac medical device and medical device system
A medical device system for controlling ventricular pacing therapy during cardiac resynchronization therapy that includes a sensing device to sense a cardiac signal and emit a trigger signal in response to the sensed cardiac signal, a therapy delivery device to deliver the ventricular pacing in response to the emitted trigger signal, and a processor configured to identify a fiducial point of the cardiac signal sensed in real-time, set a window comprising a start point positioned a first distance prior to the fiducial point and an endpoint positioned a second distance less than the first distance subsequent to the fiducial point, determine a signal characteristic of the cardiac signal within the window, determine whether a P-wave is detected in response to the signal characteristic, determine whether an atrio-ventricular interval timer has expired, and emit a trigger signal to deliver the ventricular pacing timed off of the local maximum in response to the P-wave being detected and not timed off of the local maximum in response to the timer being expired.
US10342980B2 Neurostimulator and method for regulating the same
The present invention relates to an electrode (30,30′) for implantation in contact with a neural tissue, said electrode extending along an axis, said neural tissue being capable of generating one or more action potentials, and said one or more action potentials propagating with a given speed in said neural tissue. The electrode comprises a carrier (31, 31′) of biocompatible electrically insulating material; stimulation electrode contacts (32a; 32′a; 32b; 32′b) deposited on a surface of said carrier (31, 31′) for applying an electrical stimulation to said neural tissue so as to generate, after a given latency time, a compound action potential when stimulated by said electrical stimulation; one or more sensing electrode contacts (33a; 33b; 33c; 33′a; 33′b; 33′c) deposited on said surface of said carrier and provided at a distance from said stimulation electrode contacts, said sensing electrode contacts being adapted to be connected to measuring means (23) having a given inactive period. The invention includes means to reduce the stimulation artifact. The invention also relates to an apparatus (20) and method for using various signals obtained from the stimulation probe itself and used to control the parameters of the current pulses applied to the electrodes.
US10342978B2 Vagus nerve stimulation responsive to a tachycardia precursor
A vagus nerve neurostimulator may comprise a pulse generator, a lead and a controller. The pulse generator may be configured to generate a pulsed electrical signal comprising an ON time, an OFF time, an amplitude, a frequency, a pulse width, and a duty cycle. The lead may be electrically connected to the pulse generator. The pulse generator may be configured to cooperate with the lead to apply an electrical signal from the pulse generator to the vagus nerve to provide therapeutic effects for a neurostimulation therapy at an intensity that avoids physiological side effects. The controller may be configured to use stored parameters in a memory to deliver neurostimulation to the vagus nerve before detection of a precursor to a tachycardia, detect the precursor, and respond to the detected precursor by temporarily changing an intensity of the delivered neurostimulation.
US10342977B2 Restless leg syndrome or overactive nerve treatment
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) can be treated using high frequency (HF) electrostimulation. This can include selecting or receiving a subject presenting with RLS or PLMD. At least one electrostimulation electrode can be located at a location associated with at least one of, or at least one branch of, a sural nerve, a peroneal nerve, or a femoral nerve. HF electrostimulation can be delivered to the subject, which can include delivering subsensory, subthreshold, AC electrostimulation at a frequency that exceeds 500 Hz and is less than 15,000 Hz to the location to help reduce or alleviate the one or more symptoms associated with RLS or PLMD. A charge-balanced controlled-current HF electrostimulation waveform can be used.
US10342973B2 Therapeutic electron and ion transfer via half-cell
A therapeutic electron transfer device including a half-cell and an ionically conductive path for ion transfer between an organism and the half-cell. The half-cell includes an electrically conductive electrode, an active material in contact with the electrode, and an electrically conductive path for electron transfer between the organism and the electrode. The active material includes an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent, such that electron transfer occurs spontaneously from or to the organism, respectively. A kit includes therapeutic electron transfer device and instructions for use. Two therapeutic electron transfer devices may be used simultaneously or alternately to provide electrons to an organism, withdraw electrons from an organism, or both.
US10342968B2 Electrode pad used for iontophoresis treatment
The present invention verifies a method of reducing skin irritation (particularly, cumulative skin irritation) caused by transdermal administration of a local anesthetic using iontophoresis, and provides an electrode pad for relief from a puncture pain which is safe not only at single administration but also at repeated administrations. The electrode pad comprises a base sheet; an electrode placed on the base sheet; an adhesive sheet placed on the base sheet and having an opening, within which the electrode being exposed; and a medicament reservoir containing a local anesthetic and placed in the opening of the adhesive sheet while being in contact with the electrode. An inner peripheral surface of the opening of the adhesive sheet and an outer peripheral surface of the medicament reservoir are prevented from coming into contact with human skin while contacting with each other, and thereby skin irritation is reduced.
US10342959B2 Balloon catheter
A balloon catheter includes an inner cylinder shaft having a small-diameter inner cylinder section in a tip side and a large-diameter inner cylinder section in a base-end side; an outer cylinder shaft with the inner cylinder shaft in its lumen; a balloon whose tip is fixed at a tip of the inner cylinder shaft, and whose base end is fixed at the tip of the outer cylinder shaft, wherein the outer cylinder shaft and the inner cylinder shaft slide over each other and cause a shape change between a normal balloon shape and an extended balloon shape; and a housing communicating with the lumen of the outer cylinder shaft, and having a small-diameter lumen in the tip side and a large-diameter lumen in the base-end side; wherein the housing has an insertion inlet for insertion of the inner cylinder shaft, and a liquid inlet/outlet.
US10342957B2 Dual passageway safety syringe for injecting a medicament into non-venous tissue
A device for introducing a medicament 5 into a patient comprises a cannula 8 having an inlet end 12 for the medicament and a discharge end 14 for the medicament and a blood flow passageway 20 that provides a visual indication that the discharge end of the cannula is in a blood vein.
US10342951B2 Bonding system for balloon mesh and other structures
A system and method for bonding a porous structure to at least one other structure is provided, including an inner adhesive member adapted to be positioned adjacent the porous structure and having a melting temperature, and an outer shrink wrap member positioned over and at least partially enclosing the inner adhesive member, the outer shrink wrap member having a recovery temperature, wherein the melting temperature is higher than the recovery temperature.
US10342944B2 Airway device with camera
An airway device is provided for opening a patient's airway. In an embodiment, the airway device provides dual tubes which allow the patient to breathe on his/her own, to be ventilated, or to be intubated. The airway device includes a camera which provides constant visualization of the patient's tissues during insertion of the airway device and during the entire medical procedure. In some embodiments, the airway device includes an endotracheal tube. A transmission lumen monitors heart and breath sounds. Information from the camera and the transmission lumen is relayed to a microprocessor to allow for monitoring which may be remote.
US10342943B2 Patient cassette with variable patient circuit volume
A flexible patient cassette that can be optimized for different types of breathing circuits, different drive circuits and different patient categories has a first inlet arranged to be connected to a drive circuit, and at least a second inlet arranged to be connected to a patient connector, the first and second inlets being pneumatically connected with each other through a gas conducting passage constituting a patient circuit having a certain volume. The patient cassette has a volume-varying arrangement for varying the patient circuit volume to allow that volume to be varied in dependence of at least one of the type of breathing circuit in which the patient cassette is used, the type of drive circuit to which the patient cassette is connected, and the tidal volume of a patient connected to the patient connector.
US10342938B2 Dry powder drug delivery system
A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, and a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of endocrine disease, for example, diabetes and/or obesity.
US10342936B2 System and method for monitoring usage of a respiratory medication delivery device
The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for monitoring usage of a respiratory medicament delivery device. Regular use of a respiratory medicament delivery device at intervals prescribed by a doctor may be critical to a subject's health. The system described herein is configured to monitor usage of a respiratory medicament delivery device such that manual tracking of a patient's adherence to a dosage plan by a doctor, for example, is not required. Monitoring usage of the medicament device delivery device may allow the doctor to judge the adherence of the subject to the dosage plan and encourage increased adherence. Improved adherence by the subject may result in improvement in the condition of the subject and economic benefits including reducing costs associated with re-hospitalization after discharge. In some embodiments, the system comprises a medicament delivery device and a usage event monitoring device.
US10342935B2 Internal nebulizer seal and method of use
The invention relates to an internal seal system. The internal seal may be incorporated into a pre-filled, small-volume nebulizer assembly with a T-connector. The small-volume nebulizer may be pre-filled with at least one unit-dose of medicine and hermetically sealed until use by an input port seal and the internal seal. The internal seal may operate as a valve when the assembly is changed into a second configuration.
US10342930B1 Protective cover for a syringe needle
A protective cover for a syringe needle includes a sheath and a needle hub. The sheath preferably includes a cylindrical body terminated with a bullet shaped end. The needle hub includes a needle base and a hypodermic needle retained in the needle base. The needle base includes a bullet shape and a locking projection extending from an outer perimeter of the needle base. A lengthwise slot is formed through the cylindrical body. The lengthwise slot receives a button portion of the locking projection. A retracted locking notch is formed on one end of the extension slot. An extended locking notch is formed on an opposing end of the lengthwise slot. The button portion is retained in the retracted locking notch or the extended locking notch. A second embodiment of the protective cover includes a sheath and a needle hub. The needle hub is slidably retained in the sheath.
US10342929B2 Frontal attachment device for syringe with rotationally activated retractable needle
A medical device attachable to the front of a conventional syringe and having a hub assembly selectively attachable to the syringe, a nose projecting forwardly from the hub assembly, a rearwardly biased needle retraction mechanism seated inside the nose, a retractable needle projecting forwardly of the nose, and a fluid flow path from the fluid chamber through the hub assembly, nose, needle retraction assembly and needle, wherein the needle is retracted into the nose and a retraction tube external to the syringe by rotating the syringe relative to the nose.
US10342926B2 Single dose drug delivery device
A wearable drug delivery device that can deliver a liquid drug stored in a container to a patient is provided. The container can be a prefilled cartridge that can be loaded into the drug delivery device by the patient or that can be preloaded within the drug delivery device when provided to the patient. A sealed end of the container is pierced to couple the stored liquid drug to a needle conduit that is coupled to a needle insertion component that provides access to the patient. A drive system of the drug delivery device can expel the liquid drug from the cartridge to the patient through the needle conduit. The drive system can be controlled to provide the liquid drug to the patient in a single dose or over multiple doses.
US10342915B2 Sensor pad kit for leak detection sensor, leak detection system, and chemical liquid injection system
A sensor pad kit includes a sensor pad (701) which is flexible, and one surface of which is adhesive, having a sensor holding portion (702a) to which a sensor device (550) is to be attached, and at least two extended portions (718) extending toward an outer side from the sensor holding portion (702a) in a plan view, a fixing member (775) which fixes the sensor device to the sensor holding portion, and a peelable film (771) which is stuck to an adhesive surface of the sensor pad.
US10342913B2 Cannula lined with tissue in-growth material
A cannula for moving fluids between a pump and the circulatory system of a patient. The cannula includes a liner having an intermediate portion between a proximal portion and a distal portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal portions. At least the intermediate portion of the liner is constructed from a tissue in-growth material for supporting the growth of endothelial cells. A jacket surrounds at least part of the liner.
US10342911B2 Apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment
An apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment, comprising a treatment unit (2) having a first chamber (3) and a second chamber (4) separated from one another by a semipermeable membrane (5), a blood removal line (6) connected in inlet with the first chamber (3) and a blood return line (7) connected in outlet with the first chamber; an infusion line (9; 9a, 9b) of a replacement fluid and a fluid evacuation line (10) connected in outlet from the second chamber. A regulating device (20) of a transmembrane pressure is active on at least one of the lines and a control unit (15) is configured to: command the regulating device (20) by setting a first increase (δTMP1), determine a value of a control parameter (φ1) corresponding to the first increase, compare the value of the control parameter (φ1) with a reference value (φref) and, if the value of the control parameter is greater than the reference value, command the regulating device (20) by setting a second increase (δTMP2) which is greater than the first increase (δTMP1).
US10342906B2 Blood pump assembly having a sensor and a sensor shield
A blood pump assembly can include various components such as a housing and a sensor configured to detect one or more characteristics of the blood. In some embodiments, the sensor can be coupled to the housing and can include a sensor membrane configured to deflect in response to a change in a blood parameter (e.g., pressure). The blood pump assembly can include a shield that covers at least a portion of the sensor membrane so as to protect the sensor from damage when the blood pump assembly is inserted through an introducer and navigated through the patient's vasculature and/or when the blood pump assembly is inserted into the heart in a surgical procedure. One or more protective layers can be deposited over the sensor membrane to prevent the sensor membrane from being dissolved through interactions with the patient's blood.
US10342904B2 Compressible motor, implantation arrangement, and method for positioning the motor
The invention relates to a motor with a stator (2, 2′) and a rotor (1, 1′), which can be driven about an axial direction (4). The invention is characterized in that at least one of the stator and the rotor, in particular the stator, which has a winding arrangement that can be supplied with a current, can be radially compressed and expanded.
US10342903B2 Irrigation and aspiration device and method
An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant.
US10342901B2 Adaptable wound drainage system
Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.
US10342900B2 Drug delivery system and method of manufacturing thereof
A method of modifying the surface of a medical device to release a drug in a controlled way by providing a barrier layer on the surface of one or more drug coatings. The barrier layer consists of modified drug material converted to a barrier layer by irradiation by an accelerated neutral beam derived from an accelerated gas cluster ion beam. Also medical devices formed thereby.
US10342898B2 Lubricious coatings with surface salt groups
Embodiments herein include coated medical devices and coatings with salt groups. In an embodiment, a coated medical device is included, the coated medical device including a substrate and a polymeric layer disposed over the substrate. The polymeric layer includes a polymer and has an exterior surface. The coated medical device further includes a plurality of salt groups bonded to the polymer of the polymeric layer and disposed on the exterior surface of the polymeric layer. The salt groups can be the reaction product of a reactive group with an acid or base. In an embodiment, a method of making a medical device is included. Other embodiments are also included herein.
US10342896B2 Bioactive nanofiber cyto-scaffold
The invention relates to obtaining nanofibers that contain biocompatible polymers and using the product obtained by making them bioactive through linking covalent proteins to said nanofibers in tissue engineering.
US10342895B2 Pulverulent semisynthetic material obtained by modifying the composition of a natural marine biomaterial, method of manufacture thereof, and applications thereof
A pulverulent semisynthetic material, derived from a natural marine biomaterial, namely the aragonitic inner layer of the shell of bivalve molluscs selected from the group including Pinctadines, notably Pinctada maxima, margaritifera, and Tridacnes, notably Tridacnagigas, maxima, derasa, tevaroa, squamosa, crocea, Hippopushippopus, Hippopusporcelanus, in pulverulent form, with addition of insoluble and soluble biopolymers and calcium carbonate transformed by carbonation; it also relates to the method of preparation thereof and to the uses thereof.
US10342893B2 Injectable, biodegradable bone cements and methods of making and using same
Compositions of, methods of making, and methods of using alkaline earth phosphate bone cements are disclosed. A bone cement composition includes a powder comprising a basic source of calcium, magnesium, or strontium, a setting solution comprising H3PO4 and a buffer, and a biocompatible polymer that is incorporated into the setting solution. The powder is mixed with the setting solution to form a bone cement paste that either (a) sets into a hardened mass, or (b) is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation to form dry powders, the dry powders then being mixed with a second setting solution to form a radiation-assisted bone cement paste that sets into a hardened mass.
US10342891B2 Wound dressing containing saccharide and collagen
A wound dressing makes use of a saccharide, such as Manuka honey, in combination with collagen in order to suppress the efficacy of matrix metalloproteinases enzymes (“MMPs”) present in chronic wounds. The mixture is applied to an absorbent surface that is designed to absorb the mixed saccharide only partially.
US10342889B1 Electrically actuated adhesive physio tape with thermal properties
A flexible adhesive kinesiology or physio tape adapted to provide heating as well as cooling in response to an electrical signal. In a general illustrative embodiment, the inventive tape includes a first layer of flexible high quality porous fabric; a pad of electrocaloric polymeric material mounted on the layer of porous fabric; and a controller, mounted on the tape, for electrically actuating the pad of electrocaloric material. In the best mode, plural pads of polarized electrocaloric polymer film are provided with nanotube electrodes mounted therebetween. The first layer of porous fabric includes plural arrangements for retaining the plural pads and providing male and female electrical connections thereto. A bus is mounted on the first layer for providing electrical connection between the controller and the electrical connections to the pads of film. In the best mode, a second layer of porous fabric is included to sandwich the pads between the first layer of porous fabric and the second layer of porous fabric.
US10342887B1 Theft resistant air scenting device
A washable theft resistant air scenting device is made of a hydrophobic impermeable flexible material which can absorb and desorb reversibly oil-base and/or solvent-base air scenting liquids. The device comprises an elongated member and a one way self-locking head having a through-opening adapted to receive the distal end of the elongated member and permit movement of the elongated member through the through-opening, only in one direction. Thus upon wrapping the elongated member around a stationary member and forming a closed loop around the stationary member, removal of the air scenting device would be difficult without destroying it.
US10342883B2 Disposable membrane
The invention relates mainly to an apparatus comprising a chamber for physically and/or chemically treating one or more samples or products, said apparatus comprising a door for introducing samples inside the apparatus chamber or bringing samples outside the apparatus, said apparatus comprising a membrane or film defining a chamber wall inside said apparatus when the door is closed.
US10342882B2 TCO conjugates and methods for delivery of therapeutic agents
The present invention provides a method for selective delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent to a targeted organ or tissue by implanting a biocompatible solid support in the patient being linked to a first binding agent, and administering a second binding agent to the patient linked to the therapeutic or diagnostic agent, such that the therapeutic or diagnostic agent accumulates at the targeted organ or tissue.
US10342879B2 Carrier nanoparticles and related compositions, methods and systems
Carrier nanoparticles comprising a polymer containing a polyol coupled to a polymer containing a boronic acid and a linkage cleavable under reducing conditions, configured to present the polymer containing a boronic acid to an environment external to the nanoparticle and related compositions, methods and systems.
US10342876B2 Process for reducing subvisible particles in a pharmaceutical formulation
The present disclosure provides a stable protein composition containing a surfactant and having less than 400 subvisible particles of 10 microns or greater diameter per container, or less than 10,000 subvisible particles of 2 microns or greater per container. A method of manufacturing such a stable protein composition is disclosed, which includes a unit of operation that removes or decreases an esterase activity that degrades the surfactant. The unit of operation may be hydrophobic interaction chromatography or filtration, mixed mode chromatography, or the like.
US10342875B2 Stabilized efinaconazole compositions
The present invention provides compositions containing efinaconazole, butylated hydroxytoluene, a salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and optional citric acid. The compositions exhibit stable color profiles and are useful in the treatment of fungal infections.
US10342874B2 Glucosamine peptide compounds for treating liver metabolic disorders
A glucosamine peptide compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are useful for treating liver metabolic disorders, wherein the glucosamine peptide compound may have the structure of Glc-L-Pep, and wherein Glc represents glucosamine moiety, L represents a linker, Pep represents a peptide moiety consisting of two to six amino acid residues, Glc and L are bonded by an ether linkage, and L and Pep are bonded by an amide linkage. The liver metabolic disorders include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic steatohepatitis, hepatic steatosis, liver fibrosis, cirrhosis or a combination thereof.
US10342871B2 Compositions containing nucleosides and manganese and their uses
This invention encompasses methods of preserving protein function by contacting a protein with a composition comprising one or more purine or pyrimidine nucleosides (such as e.g., adenosine or uridine) and an antioxidant (such as e.g., manganese). In addition, the invention encompasses methods of treating and/or preventing a side effect of radiation exposure and methods of preventing a side effect of radiotherapy comprising administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising one or more purine or pyrimidine nucleosides (such as e.g., adenosine or uridine) and an antioxidant (such as e g., manganese) to a subject in need thereof. The compositions may comprise D. radiodurans extracts.
US10342867B2 Adjuvants
The present invention relates to a family of carbohydrate monosulphate fatty acid esters, which contain less than 10 mole % of carbohydrate polysulphate fatty acid esters, and to a method of preparation thereof. The monosulphate carbohydrate esters according to the invention comprise one sulphate ester and at least one fatty acid and are among others useful as adjuvants for immunological products such as vaccines.
US10342864B2 Methods of treating CMV retinitis by T cell therapy
Methods of treating CMV (cytomegalovirus) retinitis in a human patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the human patient a population of allogeneic T cells comprising CMV-specific T cells, wherein the human patient is infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or has been the recipient of a solid organ transplant.
US10342863B2 Engineered and multimerized human immunodeficiency virus envelope glycoproteins and uses thereof
Multimerized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) envelope glycoproteins are described. The envelope glycoproteins are multimerized Engineered and multimerized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) envelope glycoproteins are described. The envelope glycoproteins can be multimerized using a heptamerization domain such as a C4b binding protein multimerization domain or a ferritin fusion. The engineered and multimerized envelope glycoproteins can derived from glycoprotein 120 (gp 120) and can used as an HIV vaccine.
US10342862B2 RSV immunization regimen
The invention relates to an immunization regimen whereby an infant is protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) through administration of a first anti-RSV immune response inducing composition to his or her mother during pregnancy, followed by administration of a second anti-RSV immune response inducing composition to the infant after birth.
US10342858B2 Glycan conjugates and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure is directed to vaccines, antibodies, and/or immunogenic conjugate compositions targeting the SSEA3/SSEA4/GloboH associated epitopes (natural and modified) which elicit antibodies and/or binding fragment production useful for modulating the globo-series glycosphingolipid synthesis. The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions which can modulate the globo-series glycosphingolipid synthesis. Particularly, the present disclosure is directed to glycoenzyme inhibitor compound and compositions and methods of use thereof that can modulate the synthesis of globo-series glycosphingolipid SSEA3/SSEA4/GloboH in the biosynthetic pathway; particularly, the glycoenzyme inhibitors target the alpha-4GalT; beta-4GalNAcT-I; or beta-3GalT-V enzymes in the globo-series synthetic pathway. Moreover, the present disclosure is also directed to the method of using the compositions described herein for the treatment or detection of hyperproliferative diseases and/or conditions.
US10342853B2 Leptin active peptide having D helix region mutations, coding gene thereof, and application thereof
A leptin active peptide having helix D region mutation, a coding gene thereof, and an application thereof are provided in the present invention. An amino acid sequence of the leptin active peptide having helix D region mutation is shown in SEQ ID NO.1.
US10342851B2 Use of engrailed proteins for increasing dopamine synthesis by dopaminergic neurons
The invention relates to the use of an Engrailed protein as a medicament for increasing dopamine synthesis by dopaminergic neurons, in particular in the management of conditions associated with a decrease of dopamine levels without loss of dopaminergic neurons.
US10342850B2 Octreotide injection
The present invention relates to a sterile solution comprising: octreotide in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, present at a concentration equivalent to 2.0 mg/ml to 2.5 mg/ml of octreotide base, and at least one preservative in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, wherein the sterile solution is present in an injection device.
US10342846B2 Nanoparticle drug delivery systems
The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and method of using the compositions, wherein the compositions comprise liposomes or micelles that contain one or more targeting peptides and/or anticancer drugs. In various embodiments, the components of the liposomes can include a) a phospholipid and optionally a lipid that is not a phospholipid; b) a pegylated lipid; c) a peptide-ethylene glycol (EG)-lipid conjugate wherein the peptide is a targeting ligand, and d) one or more drug-conjugated lipid, encapsulated drugs, or a combination thereof. The peptide-EG-lipid conjugate can be, for example, a compound of Formula (I) or Formula (II). The ethylene glycol (EG) segments of the peptide-EG-lipid conjugate can be, for example, EG6 to about EG36; and the EG segment can be conjugated to one or more lysine moieties.
US10342845B1 Diabetic nutritional composition
The present invention provides nutritional compositions as powders, lozenges, tablets or liquids that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the human system, and specifically for those humans predisposed to, or suffering from, the diabetic human condition. It is believed that the key ingredients of the present invention work synergistically together to aid in the slowing, stopping, or reversing the symptoms and metabolic disorder characteristic of the human diabetic condition. These essential components are comprised of uniquely-selected minerals, phytonutrients and vitamin combinations.
US10342844B2 Anti-proliferative effects of palm vegetation liquor and extracts thereof in preventing pancreatic cancer
Present invention relates to a composition to inhibit cancer cell proliferation, wherein said composition comprises oil palm extracts. The composition is useful for prevention of pancreatic cancer by inhibiting clonogenicity, inducing apoptosis, regulating gene expression, inducing anti-invasive effect, and induces cell cycle arrest in S phase. Present invention also discloses a composition that inhibits NF-κB activity and reduces cell invasion, cell migration and metastasis. Present invention further discloses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a composition in inhibiting the growth of pancreatic cancer.
US10342841B2 Use of an organic citrus extract with high antimicrobial capacity and xylitol as a preservative system in liquids, emulsions, suspensions, creams and antacids
Liquid antacid compositions containing citrus extract are disclosed. The liquid antacid compositions possess superior resistance to microbial attack.
US10342840B2 Nanoparticulate titanium dioxide nanomaterial modified with functional groups and with citric extracts adsorbed on the surface, for the removal of a wide range of microorganisms
A conjugate of a titanium dioxide nanomaterial and nanoparticulate herbal and/or fruit extracts is synthesized by impregnation, using titanium dioxide as support, to which are adsorbed organic functional groups, inorganic radicals and plant extracts that confer thereon anti-microbial properties with high disinfectant and antiseptic power, removing bacteria, fungi, mycobacteria, spores, mycobacteria, protozoa and viruses. The conjugate is a solid nanomaterial in liquid suspension and is prepared by impregnation to disperse the functional groups and the extract particles, with temperature control to stabilize the interactions within the network of the support. Virucidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, mycobactericidal, mycoplasmicidal, antiprotozoal and sporicidal activity of the nanoparticulate biomaterial depends on the particle size of the support oxide, the functionalization and the dispersion of extracts adsorbed on the surface. The functional groups may include hydroxyl, carboxyl, amine, sulfate, phosphate, and the supports may be titanium dioxide, silica, zirconia, zinc oxide, alumina and other metal oxides.
US10342836B2 Composition having a function for alleviating premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain
The present disclosure relates to a composition containing ginseng fruit extract. The present disclosure also relates to a composition for relieving premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain, which contains ginseng fruit extract. The composition according to the present disclosure exhibits an effect of relieving or improving the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and thus can be used as a pharmaceutical composition or a food composition.
US10342832B2 Human-derived bacteria that induce proliferation or accumulation of
Species of human-derived bacteria belonging to the Clostridia class have been shown to induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon and suppress immune functions. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these bacteria can be used to prevent and treat immune-mediated diseases such as autoimmune diseases.
US10342831B2 Composition and methods for preventing the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of epithelial cells
Compositions and preparations of fetal support tissue that prevent or reduce the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of epithelial cells, wherein the epithelial cells may be human epithelial cells and the human epithelial cells may be conjunctival, retinal, corneal, limbal, or renal epithelial cells. Methods of preventing or reducing the proliferation, cell migration, and EMT of epithelial cells in an individual in need thereof, wherein the epithelial cells may be human epithelial cells and the human epithelial cells may be conjunctival, retinal, corneal, limbal, or renal epithelial cells. Methods of preventing or treating proliferative vitreoretinopathy in an individual in need thereof.
US10342830B2 Methods and materials for treating lung disorders
This document provides methods and materials for treating lung conditions induced by inhalable insulin therapy. For example, compositions including a dried amnion tissue preparation and/or a dried stem cell preparation as well as methods for using such compositions to treat inhalable insulin induced lung conditions are provided.
US10342828B1 Fecal oxygenation
Provided are a device and method for oxygenating fecal matter in a patient. The device includes an interior material defining a plurality of oxygen packets including oxygen to be introduced into the patient's digestive tract. An outer coating applied to an exterior of the interior material protects the interior material from an environment of the patient's digestive tract when the device is consumed, and is dissolved by a substance within the patient's digestive tract to expose the interior material to the patient's digestive tract after a delay.
US10342827B2 Nutritional supplement for growth enhancement
Provided are nutritional supplements designed for enhancing the growth, particularly the linear growth, of pre-pubertal children with a stature measure short compared to the norm. The nutritional composition includes an energy source, arginine and a combination of micronutrients.
US10342826B2 Use of a combination of D-aspartic and L-aspartic acids or salts thereof for the treatment of male infertility
The present invention concerns the use of a combination consisting of D-aspartic and L-aspartic acids or L-aspartic acid used alone to stimulate the procreative activity in the man by increment of spermatozoon number and motility.
US10342819B2 Oligonucleotide having non-natural nucleotide at 5′-terminal thereof
An oligonucleotide having a nucleotide residue or a nucleoside residue represented by formula (I) {wherein X1 is an oxygen atom or the like, R1 is formula (IIA) (wherein R5A is halogen or the like, and R6A is a hydrogen atom or the like), formula (IVA) (wherein Y3A is a nitrogen atom or the like, and Y4A is CH or the like), or the like, R2 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxy, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkoxy, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or the like, or formula (VI) (wherein n2 is 1, 2 or 3)} at the 5′ end thereof, wherein the nucleotide residue or the nucleoside residue binds to an adjacent nucleotide residue through the oxygen atom at position 3, is provided.
US10342816B2 Aqueous ophthalmic formulations based on azithromycin
The invention concerns topical ophthalmic preparations in the form of eye-drops in aqueous solution, containing azithromycin (or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof) as active ingredient, wherein the azithromycin is solubilized and stabilized by means of β-cyclodextrins, and in particular by means of the β-cyclodextrin called sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD).The proposed preparations have a remarkably high stability, both physical and chemical, which enables its storage at room temperature for the envisaged period of validity for a commercial pharmaceutical product.
US10342814B2 Methods for treatment of cancer by targeting Sirt5
This disclosure demonstrates that inhibition of Sirt5 can suppress malignant transformation of cells. Therefore, methods of treating cancer based on inhibition of Sirt5 are disclosed.
US10342811B2 Methods of inhibition of protein fucosylation in vivo using fucose analogs
The invention provides methods and compositions for the inhibition of fucosylation of proteins, including antibodies, in vivo by administration of a fucose analog.
US10342809B2 Neuroactive 19-alkoxy-17-substituted steroids, prodrugs thereof, and methods of treatment using same
The present disclosure is generally directed to neuroactive 19-alkoxy-17-substituted steroids as referenced herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use as, for example, an anesthetic, and/or in the treatment of disorders relating to GABA function and activity. The present disclosure is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
US10342808B2 Rocuronium bromide injection solution-filled prefilled syringe
A rocuronium bromide injection solution-prefilled syringe of the present invention includes a syringe comprising an outer cylinder made of synthetic resin, a gasket which is accommodated inside the outer cylinder and liquid-tightly slidable inside the outer cylinder, and a seal member for sealing a distal end opening of the outer cylinder; and a rocuronium bromide injection solution filled inside the syringe. The gasket is formed by vulcanized chlorinated butyl rubber added calcined clay, and said calcined clay is only added as an inorganic filler classified as an inorganic reinforcing agent and an inorganic filling agent.
US10342807B2 Pharmaceutical composition for prevention, treatment or delay of Alzheimer's disease or dementia containing G protein-coupled receptor 19 agent as active ingredient
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing, treating or delaying an Alzheimer's disease (AD) or dementia including a G protein-coupled receptor19 (GPCR19) agonist or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient and a food composition for preventing, treating or delaying an Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The GPCR19 agonist according to the present invention has an effect of improving cognitive and behavioral disorders without harming the health of objects when administrated to the objects and has an effect of preventing the Alzheimer's disease or dementia or delaying or treating the progression of the disease in the objects with the disease by suppressing apoptosis of the brain tissue, enhancing immunity, and reducing formation of an amyloid β (Aβ) plague.
US10342806B2 Hormone treatment for age-related hearing loss-presbycusis
Permanent hearing loss or deafness affects about 15% of people worldwide, about 40 million in the US alone. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs on the market in the US, or anywhere in the world that prevent, treat or reverse permanent hearing loss or deafness. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is one of the most common forms of permanent hearing loss and deafness. ARHL is the #1 neurodegenerative disorder, #1 communication disorder, and 1 of the top 3 chronic medical conditions (along with arthritis & cardiovascular diseases) of our aged population. The incidence of ARHL is increasing due to the “Baby Boomers” reaching old age, and cumulative effects of lifetime noise exposure, and widespread use of chemotherapeutic and antibiotic drugs, which are ototoxic, or have ototoxic side effects. A new drug is disclosed to prevent or slow the progression of ARHL, based upon natural, existing FDA-approved compounds that are on the market to treat other non-ARHL biomedical problems. When given in the proper dosage the compounds have few, if any side effects, and initial evidence supports the effectiveness of the drug from in vitro experiments, and in vivo studies of aging mice, indicating is usefulness in preventing/treating one of the most pervasive forms of permanent hearing loss.
US10342804B2 Steroid compound for use in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy
The present invention provides the steroidal compound 3α-ethynyl-3β-hydroxyandrostan-17-one oxime, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
US10342796B2 Acrylanilide derivative, preparation method, and applications thereof in pharmacy
Disclosed in the present invention are an acrylanilide compound represented by general formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The acrylanilide compound and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are used for treating clinical diseases by mainly acting on EGFR family casein kinases.
US10342785B2 Use of EP4 receptor antagonists for the treatment of NASH-associated liver cancer
This invention is directed to prostaglandin E2 receptor 4 (EP4) antagonists useful in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-associated liver cancer in a human or animal. The method comprises administering one or more of Compound A, Compound B or Compound C, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as the EP4 antagonist(s). The method may include a pharmaceutical composition comprising the EP4 antagonist, and may include one or more other active agents and/or therapies.
US10342782B2 Positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4
Disclosed herein are thieno[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-amine, thieno[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3-amine, and imidazo[1,2-a]thieno[3,2-e]pyridin-3-amine compounds, which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.
US10342778B1 Treatment of brain metastases using organonitro compound combination therapy
The invention provides therapeutic methods and kits for treating brain metastases using a particular dosing regimen of the organonitro compound ABDNAZ, radiation therapy, and optionally an additional anti-cancer agent.
US10342776B2 Compositions and methods for controlling infections
The invention features methods of inhibiting the growth of, or killing, fungal and certain bacterial microorganisms with one or more of a family of glycerol-based compounds.
US10342775B2 Vitamin A for parenteral administration
The present disclosure relates to emulsions for parenteral administration comprising 1000 to 5000, preferably 1500 to 3000 IU, vitamin A per ml, wherein the emulsions are free of polysorbates and polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing the compositions of the disclosure as well as to the use of the compositions of the disclosure.
US10342774B2 Topical pharmaceutical composition of acitretin
The present invention relates to a topical pharmaceutical composition comprising acitretin and a process for its preparation. It also relates to a method of treating skin disorders by administering said topical pharmaceutical composition.
US10342767B2 Therapy for kinase-dependent malignancies
A pharmaceutically acceptable composition and method of therapy for a kinase-dependent malignancy in a patient in need of such therapy is provided. The composition contains, as the only active agents, the combination of (a) an inhibitor of c-Fos, (b) an inhibitor of Dusp-1, and (c) an inhibitor of a tyrosine kinase. The composition is administered to the patient in a dosing regimen for a period sufficient to provide therapy for kinase-dependent malignancy. Also provided is a method to eradicate leukemia initiating cells (LIC) or cancer stem cells (CSC) in a patient being treated with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
US10342765B2 Therapeutic compositions comprising monoterpenes
This invention provides a compositions for transport of a therapeutic agent. The compositions contain a therapeutic agent and a monoterpene or an analog thereof. In one aspect, the monoterpene is perillyl alcohol (POH) or an analog thereof. In one aspect, the therapeutic agent is provided in an amount effective to treat the disease or subject of choice.
US10342763B2 Chewable soft capsules
A matrix formulation for a soft chewable capsule is provided which includes a gel-forming composition, a plasticizer, a polymer modifier, and water. The polymer modifier may be a carboxylic acid or other organic compound that alters the physical and/or chemical properties of the capsule formulation. A chewable soft capsule is also provided, having enhanced organoleptic and processing properties. An active material may be delivered to a user using this dosage form. A method of forming the chewable soft capsule is also provided.
US10342761B2 Method of encapsulating a nucleic acid in a lipid nanoparticle host
Encapsulated nucleic acid nanoparticles of uniformly small particle size are produced by intersecting one or more nucleic acid streams with one or more lipid streams. The encapsulated nucleic acid nanoparticles include a nucleic acid encapsulated within a lipid nanoparticle host. Uniformly small particle sizes are obtained by intersecting an aqueous nucleic acid stream and a stream of lipids in organic solvent at high linear velocities and with total organic solvent concentrations less than 33%.
US10342759B2 Aqueous ophthalmic solution and method for treating dry eye syndrome
The present invention is concerned with a sterile aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising about 0.05% to about 0.5% (w/w) of N—(N-acetylcysteinyl-)chitosan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a carrier solution, wherein the N—(N-acetylcysteinyl-)chitosan has a content of free thiol groups in an amount of from 80 μmol/g polymer to 280 μmol/g polymer. The invention is also concerned with a container containing said ophthalmic solution as well as the use thereof in the prevention or treatment of dry eye syndrome or dry eye signs and/or symptoms.
US10342756B2 Hydrating lip balm composition
The invention is directed to a composition comprising a first low-melt wax, a second low-melt wax, a high-melt wax, one or more oil phases, and optionally a flavoring agent.
US10342755B2 Cosmetic composition comprising specific combination of surfactants
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in which a high-content of oil-soluble components is stabilized using a natural surfactant, and more specifically to a cosmetic composition, in which by using a plant-derived natural surfactant and a high-pressure emulsification method without using PEG-based or ionic surfactants that may cause skin irritation, a transparent gel formulation containing a high-content of oil-soluble components can be realized, thereby effectively combining the advantage of an oil formulation excellent in moisturizing power, and the advantages of a moisture gel formulation, which is easy to use without flowing down, and has a fresh feeling of use.
US10342751B2 Double-chamber pouch for dyeing human hair
The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic product for dyeing keratin fibres which contains two separate powdered preparations (A) and (B), which are each packaged in a water-soluble film, and to a method for dyeing keratin fibres using said product. The cosmetic product of the present disclosure does not require the use of free hydrogen peroxide.
US10342749B2 Antiperspirant compositions comprising alums
An antiperspirant composition having less than 2% free water and comprising a first salt that is M(i)AI(SO4)2 or Al2(SO4)3 and a second salt that is CaX2, wherein X is CI−, Br−, I−, NO3− or mixture thereof, wherein the first salt and the second salt are formulated or contained in a manner that prevents physical interaction between these two components prior to their application and wherein the product also comprises a third salt which is an inorganic base selected from metal hydroxide or carbonate or metal oxide having a water solubility of at least 0.01 g/dm3 at 20° C.
US10342747B2 Apparatus and method for preparing cosmeceutical ingredients containing epi-dermal delivery mechanisms
The skin serves as a barrier that protects the body from the external environment and prevents water loss. This barrier function also prevents most hydrophilic or hydrophobic and large molecular weight ingredients (>500 kDa) from penetrating intact skin. Until recently, methods to increase stratum corneum permeability were generally not effective enough to make the stratum corneum so permeable that the barrier posed by the viable epidermis mattered. However, that has now changed with the development of the present embodiment's physical methods and highly optimized chemical formulations, such that we revisited the permeability of the full epidermis with the example embodiment's constructs and not focus only on the stratum corneum. This example embodiment therefore tests the hypothesis that the viable epidermis offers a significant permeability barrier to both small molecules and macromolecules that becomes the rate limiting step.
US10342737B1 Active monitoring system for thermally-managed transportation and storage of specific perishable products
A shipping and storage system which has an access panel with an optional open/close status sensor, and a payload carrier with an affixed sensor connected to a tracking module that monitors the environment of the payload carrier, such as temperature, against a pre-determined threshold for compliance with pre-determined handling and storage requirements for a specific payload type, such as a specific blood product. When a violation is detected by the tracking module, a user alert or user interface is activated. Advanced features optionally include a plurality of pre-determined threshold sets for a plurality of specific payload types, a tamper detection function based on the access panel status and optional weight changes in the payload carrier, and wireless connectivity to allow mobile device and cloud-based enhanced management functions.
US10342736B2 Vial gripper
A vial gripper and gripper assembly having a base and a clamp extending therefrom made from an elastomeric material. The clamp adapted to retain a vial, ampoule, or other containers therein typically used in the hospital or clinical setting. The gripper assembly includes an elevated body having a guide wherein a gripper is insertable, and wherein the assembly may be further securely stored within a unit tray.
US10342734B2 Bag for storing a therapeutic solution
The invention relates to a bag (10) for storing a therapeutic solution, including at least one compartment (11) for receiving a solution and defined by a diaphragm (12). The bag further includes at least one appendage (13) forming an extension of the diaphragm (12) and comprising a writing area (14). The bag for storing a therapeutic solution according to the invention makes it possible to write on the bag with a reduced risk of contamination.
US10342732B2 Female sexual stimulation device
A sexual stimulation device includes a main body having a generally blunt first end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a dildo that extends outward from the bottom surface of the main body. The dildo including a curved shaft that forms an obtuse angle. A flap is positioned along the bottom surface adjacent to the second dildo. One or more removable and reconfigurable handles are secured to the blunt first end of the main body.
US10342731B2 Lubrication device and system for increased pleasure
A masturbation assembly is disclosed in the present application that provides an improved lubrication mechanism that allows a user to apply and reapply lubricant with minimal time and effort. In one embodiment, the masturbation assembly includes a heating element to heat the lubricant. In another embodiment, the masturbation assembly is motorized.
US10342728B2 Lip enhancement device and method
A lip-enhancement device can include a vacuum pump, a controller configured to control the vacuum pump, a pump housing structured to enclose the vacuum pump and the controller, and a mouthpiece reversibly and rigidly mountable to the pump housing. The mouthpiece can include a pump-housing-engaging side structured to reversibly mount to the pump housing on a mouthpiece-receiving side of the pump housing, and a lips-engaging side having a generally oval rim with a thermoplastic elastomer outer layer. The generally oval rim can bound a bowl, and the bowl can include a suction port providing fluidic communication between an interior of the bowl and an exterior of the bowl on the pump-housing-engaging side. The mouthpiece-receiving side of pump housing can include a suction connector structured to fluidically couple the suction port of the mouthpiece with the vacuum pump when the mouthpiece is mounted to the pump housing.
US10342721B2 Footrest-foldable wheelchair
A wheelchair is provided which includes driving wheels, side frame, footrest arms, and footrest plates. The driving wheels are rotatably coupled to the exterior sides of the side frames. The footrest arms are movable between arm unfolded and folded positions. Each of the footrest arms is pivotably coupled to an arm pivot shaft. The arm pivot shaft is positioned on the exterior side of each of the side frames in front of each of the driving wheels. The footrest plates can support user's feet. Each of the footrest plates is coupled to the fore end of each of the footrest arms. The distance between the fore ends of the footrest arms in the arm unfolded position is smaller than the distance in the arm folded position.
US10342720B2 Walker seat
A walker seat may include a seat bottom and a support structure. The seat bottom may include an anterior region, a posterior region, an upper side, and a lower side. The lower side may include a central segment retention portion. The support structure may include a central segment, a left-side segment, and a right-side segment. The central segment may be retained by the central segment retention portion. The left-side segment may be extendable from a left side of the central segment, whereby the left-side segment extends beyond a left side of the seat bottom. Similarly, the right-side segment may be extendable from a right side of the central segment, whereby the right-side segment extends beyond a right side of the seat bottom.
US10342718B2 Absorbent article
An incontinence pad (1) includes a permeable front-side sheet (3), a back-side sheet (2), an absorber (4) enveloped by an enveloping sheet (5) and disposed between the permeable front-side sheet and the back-side sheet, and an embossment (10) formed in a front surface of the permeable front-side sheet (3). An overlapped portion (9) is formed on a front side of the absorber (4) along a longitudinal direction by overlapping the side portions of the enveloping sheet (5), and at least a part of the embossment (10) overlaps the overlapped portion (9). An adhesive for bonding the side portions of the enveloping sheet (5) is not applied to a longitudinal area of the overlapped portion (9) where the embossment (10) is formed.
US10342717B2 Absorbent article and distribution material
An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material. The absorbent article further comprises a distribution material between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The distribution material is notionally divided in a front region, a back region and a middle region located between the front and the back region. Each of the front, back and middle regions is ⅓ of the length of the distribution material. At least one of the front, back and middle regions of the distribution material comprises one or more layers. The one or more layers of the distribution material comprise a fibrous structure made of wet-laid fibers.
US10342714B2 Anti-microbial balanced weave wearable undergarment and process therefore
In an embodiment, a garment, such as a smart pull-up, includes at least one outer section and a midsection attached to the outer section. The midsection includes a first antimicrobial membrane patch layer configured to contact a wearer's body, a second antimicrobial membrane patch layer disposed adjacent to the first antimicrobial patch layer, and an air gap disposed between the first patch and second antimicrobial patch layers. The first and second antimicrobial patch layers each are formed from respective balanced warp big tows and fill tows in a plain-weave pattern, and each layer include copper filaments disposed in a plurality of the tows, each of the copper filaments including at least Cu+/Cu+++ ions. Such a smart pull-up may be suitable for either adult who cannot use the toilet, or child, or healthy adult and, therefore, may urinate and defecate himself/herself.
US10342713B2 Wetness notification system for detecting and notifying wetness in clothing article
A wetness notification system includes a sampling unit (5) for contacting and sampling liquid within a space surrounded by a clothing article (10), a moisture detector (3) mounted in the clothing article (10) and outputting a notification signal, a processor module (6) for transceiving the notification signal, a camera device (9) and a user device (4) . The camera device (9) includes a camera (90) facing the sampling unit (5) for capturing an image thereof, and a camera transceiver (902) for transceiving the image. The user device (4) includes a display (47) , a device transceiver (41) communicating wirelessly with the processor module (6) and the camera transceiver (902) for receiving the notification signal and the image respectively therefrom, and a device processor (42) electrically connected to the device transceiver (41), and timing a time duration upon receiving the notification signal to output a control signal after the time duration has elapsed to enable the the camera (90) to capture the image, and controlling the display (47) to display the image.
US10342712B1 Disposable feminine-hygiene product
A disposable, feminine-hygiene product includes an elongated, hollow tube formed of a lower section telescopically received within an upper section. The top end of the upper section includes a plurality of frangible leaves that immediately separate upon impact. Received within the tube interior is a telescoping shaft having a lower end attached to a knob that, when rotated, releases a spring-biased cylinder to thrust a plurality of absorbent strips through the frangible leaves.
US10342710B2 Method and device for manufacturing worn article
A method including: a step of carrying first and second continuous webs in a carrying direction; a step of folding the continuous webs in two; a first attachment step, in which portions of first edges, which extend in the carrying direction of the continuous webs and which are to be leg holes of a worn article, are attached together intermittently in the carrying direction; a step of straightening, in a width direction, creases on one of the continuous web after the first attachment step; and a second attachment step, in which the continuous webs are attached together at least at portions along second edges opposite to the first edges, with the creases being straightened.
US10342707B2 Wound dressing
A wound dressing, including: a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer. The volume density of the first outer layer and a volume density of the second outer layer are greater than that of the middle layer; the first outer layer, the second outer layer, and the middle layer are bonded together.
US10342702B2 Apparatus and method for reducing intraocular pressure
An apparatus for reducing/stabilizing intraocular pressure is provided. A tube extends from an inlet end in fluid communication with an anterior chamber of the eye, to direct an aqueous humor flow from the anterior chamber to an outlet end in fluid communication with a cavity, defined by a housing, for receiving the aqueous humor. A flow control device is operably engaged with the housing, and is configured to control the flow of the aqueous humor, via a conduit defined thereby and extending from the cavity, to a location away from the anterior chamber. The conduit is dilatable in response to the intraocular pressure being above a preselected pressure, to increase the flow or to decrease resistance to flow of the aqueous humor through the conduit to the drainage site and to reduce the intraocular pressure to no greater than the preselected pressure. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided.
US10342699B2 Systems and methods for treating eye diseases
A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject via first device. Additionally, the method may include positioning the first device or a second device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
US10342697B2 Systems and methods for delivering drugs to an eye
A drug delivery device includes a drug-eluting element defined by a plurality of outer surfaces including a delivery surface and one or more other non-delivery surfaces. The delivery surface is positioned against tissue of an eye and shaped to define an area of targeted tissue to receive a drug. The drug-eluting element holds the drug when the delivery surface is not positioned against the tissue. Responsive to the delivery surface being positioned against the tissue, the drug-eluting element releases the drug to the area of targeted tissue through the delivery surface. The drug delivery device includes one or more barrier structures disposed along the one or more non-delivery surfaces of the drug-eluting element. The one or more barrier structures substantially inhibit release of the drug from the drug-eluting element through the one or more non-delivery surfaces.
US10342696B2 Portable rapid cooling, hypothermia inducing headgear apparatus for tissue preservation
Hypothermic therapy headgear for patients includes a headpiece for engaging the head of the patient and a cooling member engaged to the headpiece for contacting at least one surface portion of the patient. The cooling member includes at least one cooling surface for contacting the surface portion of the patient, and at least two endothermic reaction components. The endothermic reaction components have an initial state where the endothermic reaction components are separated from contact with each other, and a treatment state in which the endothermic reaction components are placed into contact, wherein an endothermic reaction takes place and cools the cooling surface and the corresponding portion of the patient. An activation device selectively places the endothermic reaction components into the treatment state when a patient is in need of hypothermic therapy. A thermal therapy device and a method for administering thermal therapy are also disclosed.
US10342689B2 Fastening device, implant device, locking method, and operation method
The invention relates to a fastening device for implant device, the fastening device comprising at least two fastening sections, where a first fastening section is arranged with a through hole, a second fastening section is arranged with a protruding part, and where said protruding part is in place in said through hole in a fastening device locking state, where the protruding part on the second fastening section is arranged with a through channel having an inlet and an outlet, said through channel being arranged to receive an implant device feed member, said inlet and outlet being accessible from the exterior of the fastening device in said fastening device locking state, wherein the first fastening section is securely locked to the second fastening section when, in said fastening device locking state, said implant device feed member is in place in the through channel and protrudes from both the inlet and the outlet of said through channel. The invention further relates to an implant device comprising a fastening device, and a method for securely locking a first fastening section of a fastening device for an implant device to a second section of a fastening device for an implant device.
US10342688B2 Methods for improving stent retention on a balloon catheter
A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon.
US10342686B2 Thin film mesh hybrid for treating vascular defects
Devices that can be delivered into a vascular system to divert flow are disclosed herein. According to some embodiments, devices are provided for treating aneurysms b diverting flow. An expandable device can comprise, for example, a plurality of strut regions and a plurality of bridge regions. Each of the strut regions may extend circumferentially about the expandable device and include a plurality of struts. Each of the plurality of bridge regions may be attached to and extend between two of the strut regions and comprise a plurality first bridges and second bridges that intersect one another and are movable relative to one another at their intersections.
US10342682B2 Suspension liner system with seal
A suspension liner is adapted to provide an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The suspension liner defines an interior surface and an exterior surface forming a liner profile between a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The suspension liner defines a liner body portion formed from an elastomeric material and at least one seal protruding circumferentially about and radially outward a distance from the liner profile, which is defined at areas outside the at least one seal. The at least one seal defines a sealing surface arranged to deflect toward the liner profile and take up a higher pressure when donned on a residual limb and engaged with an interior wall of the prosthetic socket.
US10342679B2 Bone infusion apparatus and methods for interbody grafts
A bone infusion apparatus for interbody grafts includes a container; a retainer, the retainer including a recess for receiving therein bone graft material; and a lid including a plunger assembly. A method of preparing bone including cadaver bone for use in cervical fusion includes: placing cadaver bone combined with bone collected from a patient into a recess of the retainer; placing the retainer in the container; filling the container with a liquid; attaching a lid the container; depressing a plunger of the lid such that a press head advances toward the retainer causing a dynamic pressure to act on the cadaver bone combined with the bone collected from the patient; suctioning the liquid from the container; removing the combined bone from the retainer; and placing the combined bone removed from the container into a vertebral interspace of the patient.
US10342678B2 Interbody implant inserter
An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.
US10342677B2 Instrument set and method for inserting a cage into the intervertebral disk space between two vertebral bodies
For inserting a cage in the intervertebral disk space between two vertebrae, an instrument set includes a guide wire with a plurality of dilators that can be pushed over the guide wire and one over another, with a working sleeve and with a cage, in which the working sleeve is designed in its distal area such that it makes possible the fixation of its distal area in the direction of its extension with angular mobility or variable angular orientability of its proximal end.
US10342671B2 Intervertebral prosthetic disc
A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes upper and lower plates, a core disposed between the plates, and at least one projection extending from at least one of the upper and lower curved surfaces of the core into at least one recess of one of the inner surfaces of the plates. The recess is oversize with respect to the projection to allow sliding movement of the plate over the core while retaining the core between the plates during such sliding movement. The projection(s) may include a rod extending through an axial hole in the core, multiple surface features of the core, or the like.
US10342667B2 Arthroplasty systems and methods
Systems for joint arthroplasty include prostheses which are secured to bone with sliding anchors. Examples include unicondylar and bicondylar knee prostheses for hemi-arthroplasty and total arthroplasty. Instruments guide the anchors into proper engagement with the prosthetic components. Methods of using the prostheses and instruments are disclosed.
US10342663B2 Disc and vertebral defect packing tape
Embodiments of the invention include a disc or vertebral defect packing tape for use in disc fusion, disc regeneration or for the creation of artificial disks. The tape comprises a tape body and one or more support members. Each of the support members is contained within the tape body and/or adhered to an external surface of the tape or tape body. The tape body is configured as a packing material and each of the support members is configured to hold the tape body together.
US10342662B2 Aspirating implants and method of bony regeneration
Devices and methods for in situ drawing, filtering and seeding cells from the marrow of surrounding bone into a fusion cage without any of the challenges mentioned above. Various implants and devices with aspiration ports that enable in-situ harvesting and mixing of stem cells. These devices may include spinal fusion cages, long bone spacers, lateral grafts and joint replacement devices. Each device utilizes at least one aspiration port for harvesting of stem cell-containing marrow via aspiration from adjacent bony elements.
US10342657B2 Fixation band for affixing a prosthetic heart valve to tissue
A prosthetic heart comprising a tube having proximal and distal ends, and a central lumen, a tubular frame having proximal and distal ends, and a central lumen, the tubular frame, comprising a plurality of radially-extending members, being disposed on an outside wall of the tube, the distal end of the tube being everted around the distal end of the tubular frame and extending proximally along the tubular frame and over the radially-extending members, and a valve member attached to the tube.
US10342651B2 Ventral hernia defect closure
A tissue defect closure system includes an endoscopic surgical fixation device and an implant. The endoscopic surgical fixation device includes a handle assembly and an elongated outer tube having a distal end and including a plurality of fasteners disposed therein. The implant includes an elongated hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end, and defines an elongated pocket therein. The elongated pocket is dimensioned to engage the elongated outer tube of the endoscopic surgical fixation device.
US10342650B2 Skirted hernia repair device
The present disclosure relates to skirted hernia repair devices which includes at least a first mesh layer having a first side, a second side, and an outer peripheral edge, a skirt mesh layer positioned on the first side of the first mesh layer, the skirt mesh layer having an inner peripheral edge defining an opening in the skirt mesh layer, and, at least one reinforcement member that prevents the skirt mesh layer from inverting.
US10342637B2 Retractable forceps
A forceps having relative pivoting forceps joined by connectors and jaws retractable by action of a helical spring in a chamber inside the connectors of the two forceps. A passage from the spring chamber outward to the exterior periphery of a first connector and opening in a space between the two jaws of the two forceps when the forceps and their jaws are retracted, permitting entry of cleaning materials into the interior of the forceps. The jaws being shaped and the passage into the interior of the forceps being so located and shaped that the passage into the interior of the forceps is blocked by at least one of the jaws when the forceps are gripped and the jaws are toward each other.
US10342633B2 Medical image data processing system and method
A medical image data processing system comprising processing circuitry configured to receive three-dimensional medical imaging data; and process the three-dimensional medical imaging data to generate using a virtual light source an image for display, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to vary at least one parameter relevant to the virtual light source in dependence on at least one of a position of a medical device inserted into a human or animal body, a position of a viewing point for virtual endoscopic imaging, and the progress of a procedure.
US10342632B2 Image-guided therapy of a tissue
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a head fixation apparatus including a number of support posts, and a curved ring portion including a number of connectors configured to adjustably and releasably mount support posts on the lower ring portion, such that the support posts are selectively mounted to a subset of the connectors in a customized arrangement for a patient. The apparatus may include a ring mount configured for fixation to a platform, including a curved channel substantially matching a curvature of the curved ring portion, and a mount locking mechanism for locking the curved ring portion within the channel of the ring mount. The curved ring portion may be configured to rotate within the channel of the ring mount while the ring mount is fixed to the platform, an angular head position of the patient being selectably adjustable while the patient is laying on the platform.
US10342630B2 Medical sterile packaging unit
A medical sterile packaging unit for a sterile-packaged medical product, in particular for a filter module, including a primary packaging with at least one sterile-packaged and hermetically sealed medical product inside it, at least one nestable tray, with a plurality of inserts for each of the medical products packaged in the primary packaging, and at least one sleeve which wraps around the at least one tray with the primary-packaged medical products contained in it.
US10342621B2 Methods for facilitating individualized kinematically aligned knee replacements and devices thereof
Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and individualized kinematic knee replacement analysis computing devices that obtains prosthesis data for a selected prosthesis. Anatomical and pathoanatomical data for a specific patient is generated. The anatomical data comprises at least a coronal mechanical lateral distal femoral angle that is specific to the patient. Bone and cartilage resection data is generated based at least in part on the prosthesis data, the anatomical data, and the pathoanatomical data. A recommended three-dimensional knee replacement surgeon plan for the patient, comprising the bone and cartilage resection data for facilitating implantation of the prosthesis in the patient, is output.
US10342618B2 Self-contained, eye-safe hair-regrowth-inhibition apparatus and method
A dermatologic hair-regrowth-inhibiting apparatus is disclosed which is cordless and sufficiently compact as to be hand-held. A self-contained housing is configured for gripping by a person's hand for cordless manipulation in a hair-regrowth-inhibiting procedure. A light source and electrical circuit are contained within the housing. The circuit includes one or more batteries for energizing the light source to produce output light pulses. A light path within the housing includes an aperture through which eye-safe light pulses are propagated out of the housing having properties sufficient for at least temporary hair-regrowth inhibition. A diffuser is disposed along the light path to reduce the integrated radiance to an eye-safe level.
US10342617B2 Phototherapy device thermal control apparatus and method
A cordless, hand-held dermatologic hair-regrowth-inhibiting apparatus may include: a self-contained housing configured for gripping by a person's hand for cordless manipulation in a hair-regrowth-inhibiting procedure; a light source comprising one or more diode laser bars within the housing; a direct drive electrical circuit within the housing comprising one or more batteries for energizing the light source to produce output light pulses, wherein the electrical circuit does not include any storage capacitors that energize the light source by capacitor discharge; and a light path within the housing including an aperture through which the output light pulses are propagated out of the housing having properties sufficient for at least temporary hair-regrowth inhibition.
US10342613B2 Systems and methods for reduction of atrial fibrillation
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to ablation catheter systems configured, for example, to ablate tissue adjacent an ostium of the pulmonary vein in a left atria of a heart. In one embodiment, an ablation catheter system includes a handle and a catheter coupled to the handle defining a lumen extending through a length of the catheter, the catheter including a distal end thereof. The ablation catheter system may also include an electrode coupled to the handle with lines extending through the lumen of the catheter, the electrode being configured to be constrained adjacent the distal end of the catheter and configured to be deployed from the distal end of the catheter to an expanded configuration.
US10342610B2 Vacuum coagulation probes
A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
US10342609B2 Medical devices for renal nerve ablation
Medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for tissue ablation. The medical device may include an elongated shaft having a distal region. An inflatable balloon may be mounted to the distal region. The inflatable balloon may include a body region, a proximal waist, a distal waist, a proximal cone region, and a distal cone region. A skirt may be attached to the inflatable balloon and may extend proximally from the body region. An electrode assembly may be applied directly to an outer surface of the body region of the inflatable balloon. The electrode assembly may include a first conductive member applied directly to the outer surface of the body region of the inflatable balloon and extending proximally therefrom along an outer surface of the skirt.
US10342607B1 Electro-surgical pencil with an adjustable vacuum nozzle
An electro-surgical pencil with a vacuum for removing surgical plume. On the proximal end of the elongated housing are electrical wires and a vacuum tube. These are connected into a control and a source of vacuum. The distal end has a blade for cutting and coagulation. A vacuum nozzle is positioned about the blade and is translatable in the housing. A push bar control or slider on the housing moves the vacuum nozzle from an on-position where it is connected to the external source of vacuum and leaves the blade substantially exposed. In an off-position, the vacuum tube has a disconnectable joint that has a fitting that is removed from the vacuum tube. The external nozzle in this off-position substantially covers the blade. The push bar control may act as a control of the electrical and vacuum sources. The pencil is sterilized and disposable.
US10342606B2 Electrosurgical generator
This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.
US10342605B2 Method of forming a member of an end effector
A method of forming a jaw member of an end effector includes providing a metal support base; engaging a plurality of ceramic stops to the metal support base; and coupling an insulative plate and a sealing plate to the metal support base by aligning the plurality of ceramic stops through a plurality of openings defined in the insulative plate and a plurality of openings defined in the sealing plate.
US10342600B2 System and method for increasing a target zone for electrical ablation
System for increasing a target zone for electrical ablation includes a treatment control module executable by a processor. The control module directs a pulse generator to apply pre-conditioning pulses to subject tissue cells in a pre-conditioning zone to electroporation, the pre-conditioning zone being smaller than a target ablation zone. After the pre-conditioning pulses have been applied, the control module directs the pulse generator to apply treatment pulses to electrically ablate the tissue cells in the target ablation zone. The pre-conditioning pulses cause the pre-conditioning zone to have a much higher conductivity so that the zone acts as a larger electrode area when the treatment pulses are applied, which result in a much larger target ablation zone than otherwise possible.
US10342599B2 RF generator system for surgical vessel sealing
Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing power to an electrosurgical instrument. A method of providing power to an electrosurgical instrument includes generating a non-sinusoidal driving voltage having a substantially constant driving frequency; providing the non-sinusoidal driving voltage to a series LC circuit having a resonant frequency of substantially twice the substantially constant driving frequency and configured to present an impedance that limits current spikes and voltage transient spikes during load fluctuations; generating a quasi-sinusoidal current in the series LC circuit from the non-sinusoidal driving voltage; and providing the quasi-sinusoidal current to an electrical output, wherein the electrical output is configured for coupling to an electrical input of a bipolar tissue-sealing surgical instrument.
US10342595B2 Dual-function plasma and non-ionising microwave coagulating electrosurgical instrument and electrosurgical apparatus incorporating the same
An electrosurgical device that is capable of both generating a plasma to perform surface coagulation and emitting a non-ionizing microwave field (in the absence of plasma) to perform coagulation at a deeper level. The device comprises a probe tip that is connected to receive radiofrequency (RF) and/or microwave frequency energy from a generator, and also defines a flow path for a gas. The probe tip is adjustable between a first configuration, in which it defines a bipolar (e.g. coaxial) structure to produce a high electric field from the received RF and/or microwave frequency energy across the flow path for the gas to strike and sustain plasma and a second configuration, in which it defines an antenna structure to emit non-ionizing microwave energy into tissue.
US10342593B2 Vapor ablation systems and methods
A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a generator unit and an inductive heating system to produce a high quality vapor for delivery to tissue. Methods of use are also provided.
US10342590B2 Tarsal-metatarsal joint procedure utilizing fulcrum
A technique for correcting a bone deformity, such as a bunion, may be performed using a fulcrum. In some examples, the technique involves inserting a fulcrum between a first metatarsal that is anatomically misaligned with respect to a second metatarsal. The technique further includes preparing an end of the first metatarsal and preparing an end of a medial cuneiform opposing the end of the first metatarsal. In addition, a distal portion of the first metatarsal is moved toward the second metatarsal in a transverse plane, thereby pivoting a proximal portion of the first metatarsal about the fulcrum and reducing an intermetatarsal angle between the first metatarsal and the second metatarsal.
US10342587B2 Medical device, apparatus, and surgical method
A pedicle anchor device is equipped for being used like a pedicle screw, i.e. for being implanted in the vertebra from dorsal direction (but generally at an angle to the sagittal plane, slightly inward towards the sagittal plane) through the pedicle so that a distal portion of the device protrudes into the vertebral body. The pedicle anchor device includes a pedicle anchor device body with a head portion, a shaft portion and a longitudinal bore that extends from a proximal end of the pedicle anchor device body and has a hole or a plurality of holes from the longitudinal bore outward, for example radially outward.
US10342585B2 Apparatus for reinforcing bone and tools for mounting the same
An apparatus, for reinforcing bone and tools for mounting the same, has an implant including a barrel and a device. The implant can be expanded by an expanding apparatus including an outer tube, a base, a hollow body and a handle. The expanding apparatus can be bound to the implant to place the implant into a bone to be treated and adjust the expansion degree. The expanding apparatus can be replaced by an injector apparatus including a container for bone cement and an injecting handle. The injector apparatus can inject a mixture for reinforcing bone (e.g., bone cement) into the bone through an exit, the device, the aperture, the barrel and the window of the barrel, and into the to-be treated area.
US10342582B2 Bone anchor assemblies and methods with improved locking
Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for fixing bone anchors to bone. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a bone anchor to be fixed to a bone at a desired angle to a receiver member. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor assembly is provided that includes a bone anchor configured to engage bone, a receiver member that seats a spherical head of the bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, a compression member seated within the receiver member, proximally of the head of the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism seated within the receiver member, proximally of the compression member. One or more of the receiver member, the compression member, and the closure mechanism can have gripping features thereon configured to secure the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element within the receiver member, thereby reducing a risk of slippage of the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member.
US10342579B2 Fully integrated, disposable tissue visualization device
The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site.
US10342576B2 Integrated needle-catheter systems and methods of use
In some embodiments, disclosed herein are systems and methods of treating a patient that can include the steps of accessing the sphenopalatine fossa, and cannulating the inferior orbital fissure from the sphenopalatine fossa to access the retro-orbital space. The sphenopalatine fossa can be accessed via various routes, including percutaneously. Accessing the sphenopalatine fossa can include the step of inserting a needle-catheter system into the sphenopalatine fossa. Integrated needle-catheter systems as described herein can also be configured to access the trigeminal ganglion, epidural space, intrathecal space, and other desired anatomical locations.
US10342572B2 Gear mechanism to drive oscillating shaft
A cutting operation is performed with an apparatus having an elongated sleeve with a port in its distal section. The sleeve is connected to a vacuum source and a rotating shaft is disposed in the lumen of the sleeve. The shaft has a cutting blade at its distal end opposite the port. The blade has two cutting edges, a gear assembly operative to alternately rotate the shaft in a first direction and a second direction about the axis of symmetry of the shaft, and a motor for powering the gear assembly.
US10342570B2 Device for traversing vessel occlusions and method of use
An apparatus, system and method for re-canalization or opening a passage through an occlusion in a blood vessel is provided. The apparatus and method, which are appropriate for cardiovascular and peripheral vessels, use a pulling member and a spring member, for example a compression spring, to oscillate a drilling component. The drilling component at the distal end of the catheter tip has combined longitudinal stiffness for penetrating a total or partial occlusion and high axial (lateral) flexibility to improve deliverability and crossability of a catheter through a partially occluded vessel or a tortuous vessel, and may taper distally. The system of the invention includes the apparatus and a control unit to permit adjustment of the frequency or amplitude of oscillation of the drilling component. Also provided is a method for oscillating a drilling component using a pulling member and a spring member and a method of traversing an occlusion.
US10342569B2 Endovascular devices and methods
Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen.
US10342568B2 Ultrasonic surgical device and method for detection of attachment of ultrasonic probe
The ultrasonic surgical device includes a power source configured to generate power, an ultrasonic transducer having a first resonant frequency, the ultrasonic transducer electrically coupled to the power source and configured to generate ultrasonic motion in response to the generated power, an ultrasonic probe configured to be mechanically couplable to the ultrasonic transducer, the ultrasonic transducer and the ultrasonic probe having a second resonant frequency when the ultrasonic probe is coupled to the ultrasonic transducer, and a controller configured to determine whether the ultrasonic probe is properly coupled to the ultrasonic transducer based on the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency.
US10342559B2 Articulating surgical tools and tool sheaths, and methods of deploying the same
A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable.
US10342556B2 Balloon with different compression portions
A balloon including an outer circumferential portion which dilates to form a hollow circular cross-section and deflates when the internal pressure is reduced, an inner circumferential portion positioned inside the outer circumferential portion, and support portions positioned between the outer circumferential portion and the inner circumferential portion to support deflating the outer circumferential portion while compressing the outer circumferential portion. The support portions form first compression portions, which have a high compressive strain, and second compression portions, which have a compressive strain lower than the first compression portions. When the outer circumferential portion deflates, the distance between the center of the circular cross-section and the maximum outer diameter portion becomes shorter than the radius of the circular cross-section formed when a minimum pressure, which is necessary for dilating the outer circumferential portion to have a circular cross-section, is applied to the outer circumferential portion.
US10342553B2 Surgical sagittal saw and complementary blade with features that fixedly hold the blade static to the saw
A surgical sagittal saw with a complementary blade. The blade is formed with a void to receive a pin associated with the saw that releasably holds the blade to the saw. The blade and the pin have complementary tapered surfaces. When the tapered surface of the pin moves against the tapered surface of the blade, the blade is urged against a static surface of the saw.
US10342550B2 Device to reduce SLOSH energy absorption and its damaging effects through the reduction of the flow of one or more outflow vessels of the cranium
A first embodiment can be a device comprising a means to reduce SLOSH energy absorption in a fluid containing organism by reducing the flow of one or more outflow vessels of the cranium by compressing said vessels.
US10342549B2 Lung volume-reducing elastic implant and instrument
A lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) and a lung volume-reducing instrument; the lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) is tubular and comprises a proximal implant end (201), an elastic deformation part (205) and a distal implant end (202); the elastic deformation part (205) is located between the proximal implant end (201) and the distal implant end (202), and the elastic deformation part (205) has a shape memory characteristic; the lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) is opened at the proximal implant end (201); the elastic deformation part (205) is provided with a plurality of grooves (204) at intervals along the longitudinal direction thereof; each groove (204) communicates with the tube cavity of the elastic deformation part (205); the lung volume-reducing instrument comprises the lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) and a delivery device (1) matching same; the delivery device (1) comprises a guidewire (101) and a hollow push piece (110); the lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) is detachably connected to the distal end of the hollow push piece (110) via the proximal implant end (201); and the guidewire (101) passes through the tube cavity of the lung volume-reducing elastic implant (2) and the tube cavity of the hollow push piece (110). The lung volume-reducing instrument is more convenient for an operation and takes shorter time, and avoids damage to the inner wall of the bronchia, reducing the occurrence of pneumothorax.
US10342538B2 Tool assembly for a surgical stapling device
A surgical device comprising a first jaw member, a second jaw member, a clamping member and a clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamping member is slidably positioned to translate at least partially through the first jaw member. The clamping member engages the first jaw member and the second jaw member, and has a knife blade for cutting tissue. A flange of the clamping member is configured to engage a cam surface to pivot the second jaw member with respect to the first jaw member from an open position toward an approximated position. The clamp apparatus is movable from a retracted position to an advanced position for preventing a gap between proximal portions of the first jaw member and the second jaw member from exceeding a predetermined distance. The clamping member and the clamp apparatus are separately movable.
US10342537B2 Surgical instrument and its bending control mechanism
A bending control mechanism includes a turning power input mechanism, a turning transmission mechanism, a locking mechanism and a linear power output mechanism. The turning power input mechanism and the turning transmission mechanism which are coaxially arranged have a relative rotating angle range in the circumferential direction; the turning power input mechanism sequentially rotates in an angle I, an angle range II and an angle III while rotating relative to the turning transmission mechanism from one end angle to the other end angle of a relative rotating angle range, wherein the angle I or the angle III corresponds to turning; the angle range II corresponds to a locking state. With the adoption of the mechanism, the problem of turning and fixing of the surgical instrument in a human body during surgery is solved, and the risk of surgery is reduced.
US10342529B2 Osteotomy guide and method
Improved surgical instruments are provided including improved suture passers, improved drill guides for forming holes in bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy, and improved osteotomy guides.
US10342524B2 Vascular hole closure device
A device for closing an aperture in a vessel wall comprising a covering member having a longitudinal axis and positionable inside the vessel against the internal opening of the aperture and having a dimension to prevent egress of fluid through the aperture and having a first opening. A first retainer is positionable external of the vessel. A flexible connecting member operatively connects the covering member and the first retainer, wherein the first opening of the covering member is configured to restrict movement of the connecting member.
US10342520B2 Articulating surgical devices and loaders having stabilizing features
Surgical devices and methods are described. The loading devices can include an elongate shaft extending distally from a housing and a hinge can be disposed between the elongate shaft and an articulating distal portion. The articulating distal portion can hold an end effector to be loaded onto a surgical device. The loading device can have features for stabilizing and holding the distal portion at a particular angular position relative to the elongate shaft, such as washers having protrusions that seat in corresponding recesses formed in the hinge. During articulation of the distal portion, an articulation rack can be advanced which can deform the protrusions on the washers. The washers can rotate and seat in the recesses at the next angular position and change the degree of articulation. The deformable washer and corresponding recesses can apply a biasing force that holds the articulating distal portion in a desired angled position.
US10342519B2 Trocar arrangement for tissue sampling device
An arrangement for taking a biopsy in a human or animal tissue, comprising an elongated hollow member, comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the elongated hollow member has a circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said hollow member, and said distal end is provided with a cutting edge. The arrangement further comprising an elongated rod configured to fit inside said elongated hollow member, a longitudinal movement generating unit configured to generate an oscillating longitudinal movement of said elongated hollow member, or of an assembly of said elongated hollow member and said elongated rod via a connection assembly. The connection assembly is provided configured to assemble the elongated hollow member and the elongated rod by detachably fixating said elongated rod inside said elongated hollow member in a longitudinal position relative to said elongated hollow member.
US10342517B2 Wireless intelligent ultrasound fetal imaging system
A wireless intelligent ultrasound fetal imaging system includes an ultrasound transducer, an ultrasound AFE module, a ZYNQ module, a machine vision module and a mobile terminal. The ultrasound transducer transmits ultrasound wave toward a pregnant mother's fetal, and receives echo wave from the fetal. Through the ultrasound transducer, the ultrasound AFE module actuates transmission and reception of the ultrasound signal, and digitizes the received signals. The ZYNQ module performs image processing on the digital signals, and sends the processed image to the machine vision module for image recognition. The machine vision module conducts tracking and recognition of 3D and 4D images. The ZYNQ module also integrates the recognized image with the corresponding deflection angle of ultrasound transducer. The integrated image data is then sent to and displayed on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal further accesses cloud computing resource for sharing and analyzing fetal images.
US10342514B2 Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and method of ultrasonic imaging
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes a setting unit, a transmitter, a signal processing unit, and an image generating unit. The setting unit sets a plurality of ROIs within a scanning region. The transmitter transmits an ultrasonic wave for displacement generation on a plurality of transmission conditions corresponding to the respective ROIs from an ultrasonic probe and transmits an ultrasonic wave for observation that observes a displacement generated by each transmission of the ultrasonic wave for displacement generation, from the ultrasonic probe a plurality of times. The signal processing unit analyzes a plurality of pieces of reflected wave data, acquires a plurality of pieces of displacement information, and calculates distribution information on the respective transmission conditions. The image generating unit generates a plurality of pieces of image data based on the pieces of distribution information and composite image data by composing the pieces of image data.
US10342513B2 Medical diagnostic apparatus capable to operate between stored operating states and operating method thereof
Provided is a method of operating a medical diagnostic apparatus that displays a medical image, including: modifying an operating state of the medical diagnostic apparatus from a first state to a second state based on sequential first user inputs; storing a history of a plurality of operating states respectively corresponding to the first user inputs; receiving a recovery input; selecting a third state from among the plurality of operating state included in the history, based on the recovery input; and modifying the operating state of the medical diagnostic apparatus from the second state to the third state.
US10342512B2 Ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus
Disclosed is an ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus which displays an ultrasound image on a display screen of a display unit based on ultrasound image data. The ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus includes a touch panel and a control unit. The control unit is able to execute a vertical display mode to display two ultrasound images aligned vertically on the display screen and a horizontal display mode to display two ultrasound images aligned horizontally on the display screen. In each display mode, the control unit sets operation reception regions aligned vertically or horizontally on the touch panel. When the control unit detects an operation of touching one of the operation reception regions, the control unit sets an ultrasound image displayed in the touched side to a selected state.
US10342507B2 Control apparatus, X-ray imaging system, control system, control method, and computer-readable memory
An imaging control apparatus that controls X-ray imaging includes a controller and a wireless communication circuit that receives an X-ray image and transmits medical information including the X-ray image to a medical imaging archiving system. The controller limits communication of the medical information between the wireless communication circuit and the medical imaging archiving system while the wireless communication circuit is receiving an X-ray image.
US10342505B2 System and method for adjusting a radiation dose during imaging of an object within a subject
A method for adjusting a radiation dose during imaging of an object within a subject is provided. The method includes identifying a task in a first frame that contains the object, the first frame generated via exposing the subject to a radiation beam; and adjusting the radiation beam based at least in part on the task prior to generating a second frame that contains the object, the second frame generated via exposing the subject to the radiation beam.
US10342504B2 Methods and systems for estimating scatter
One example method for estimating scatter associated with a target object may include acquiring a set of original projection data that includes primary radiation and scattered radiation at one or more selected projection angles associated with the target object, generating a first set of estimated scatter data from the set of original projection data, generating reconstructed image data by performing a first pass reconstruction using the first set of estimated scatter data, and generating a set of reference scatter data associated with the target based on the reconstructed image data. The example method may also include generating a set of reference primary plus scatter data associated with the target object based on the reconstructed image data, generating a second set of estimated scatter data associated with the target object based on the set of reference primary plus scatter data, and generating perturbation data associated with the target object.
US10342503B2 Medical image processing apparatus, X-ray diagnostic apparatus, and X-ray computed tomography apparatus
An X-ray image processing apparatus includes a storage unit, a transformed image generation unit, a scattered ray image generation unit, and a scattered ray reduced image generation unit. The storage unit stores a medical image. The transformed image generation unit generates a transformed image by transforming pixel values, of a plurality of pixel values constituting the medical image, which are higher than a reference value obtained based on a representative value of the plurality of pixel values into pixel values lower than the reference value. The scattered ray image generation unit generates a scattered ray image based on the transformed image and a scattering function. The scattered ray reduced image generation unit generates a scattered ray reduced image with reduced scattered rays by using the medical image and the scattered ray image.
US10342501B2 X-ray imaging apparatus, medical image processing apparatus, X-ray imaging method and medical image processing method
According to one embodiment, an X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray image acquisition unit, a control system and a display processing part. The X-ray image acquisition unit acquires X-ray image data of an object by using at least one imaging system. The control system controls the imaging system to acquire X-ray image data corresponding to different directions by reciprocating the imaging system repeatedly. The display processing part acquires X-ray image data for stereoscopic viewing out of the X-ray image data corresponding to the different directions to generate and display stereoscopically visible image data on a display unit based on the X-ray image data for the stereoscopic viewing. The X-ray image data for the stereoscopic viewing are acquired in a period without a motion or a possibility of the motion in an imaging part of the object.
US10342497B2 Physiological acoustic monitoring system
An acoustic monitoring system has an acoustic front-end, a first signal path from the acoustic front-end directly to an audio transducer and a second signal path from the acoustic front-end to an acoustic data processor via an analog-to-digital converter. The acoustic front-end receives an acoustic sensor signal responsive to body sounds in a person. The audio transducer provides continuous audio of the body sounds. The acoustic data processor provides audio of the body sounds upon user demand.
US10342495B2 Method and system for providing an early risk recognition monitoring
A system for providing an early risk recognition monitoring by measurement of a peripheral tissue perfusion of a patient instead of clinically significant changes in systemic blood pressure and/or blood flow comprises a wristband device for gathering measurement data of the patient. The device measures a first temperature (t1) of the patient at the first wrist (or distal antebrachium) point and a second temperature (t2) of the patient at the second finger point, whereupon the system determines altered peripheral tissue perfusion by determining temperature gradient (Δt) between said first and second points. If the gradient (Δt) exceeds or deceeds a predetermined range, the system construes the exceeding as a peripheral vasoconstriction and the deceeding as a peripheral vasodilatation, and thereby provides a first early risk recognition phase (p1) and transmits it as a warning indication to end devices of health care personnel.
US10342494B2 Touch panel apparatus for sensing a biosignal and method of acquiring information about respiration of user using the same
A touch panel apparatus for sensing a biosignal and a method of acquiring information about respiration of a user by the touch panel apparatus are provided. The touch panel apparatus includes a touch panel configured to sense a biosignal of a user based on a touch input through the touch panel; a detector configured to detect a respiratory signal from the biosignal; and a processor configured to acquire information about respiration of the user based on characteristics of the detected respiratory signal.
US10342493B2 Personal health data collection
The present invention provides a personal hand-held monitor comprising a signal acquisition device for acquiring signals which can be used to derive a measurement of a parameter related to the health of the user, the signal acquisition device being integrated with a personal hand-held computing device. The present invention also provides a signal acquisition device adapted to be integrated with a personal hand-held computing device to produce a personal hand-held monitor as defined above.
US10342492B2 Floormat physiological sensor
A stand-on physiological sensor (e.g. floormat) measures vital signs and various hemodynamic parameters, including blood pressure and ECG waveforms. The sensor is similar in configuration to a common bathroom scale and includes electrodes that take electrical measurements from a patient's feet to generate bioimpedance waveforms, which are analyzed digitally to extract various other parameters, as well as a cuff-type blood pressure system that takes physical blood pressure measurements at one of the patient's feet. Blood pressure can also be calculated/derived from the bioimpedance waveforms. Measured parameters are transmitted wirelessly to facilitate remote monitoring of the patient for heart failure, chronic heart failure, end-stage renal disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and other degenerative diseases.
US10342489B2 Integrated introducer and transmitter assembly and methods of use
Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided.
US10342482B1 Head-mounted physiological signal monitoring system, devices and methods
Hat, helmet, and other headgear apparatus includes dry electrophysiological electrodes and, optionally, other physiological and/or environmental sensors to measure signals such as ECG from the head of a subject. Methods of use of such apparatus to provide fitness, health, or other measured or derived, estimated, or predicted metrics are also disclosed.
US10342478B2 Method and system for determining whether a caretaker takes appropriate measures to prevent patient bedsores
Systems and methods for reducing the chance that a patient will develop a bedsore may determine whether a caregiver physically approaches a patient and remains in close physical proximity to a patient for a time sufficient to perform a bedsore prevention action. If a planned bedsore prevention action does not appear to be performed, the systems and methods may alert the patient, the caregiver, or others. A determination may be made as to whether the patient's position has changed in a manner consistent with a bedsore prevention action.
US10342476B2 Localization of the parathyroid
Systems and methods are disclosed for locating the parathyroid. In one aspect, temporal variation among a plurality of images is evaluated and at least one image is enhanced according to the temporal variation. The image may be enhanced to one or both of reduce conspicuity of the thyroid gland and enhance conspicuity of the parathyroid gland. Some of the plurality of images may be adjusted in order to align representations of a target portions. Adjustments may be based locations of one or more organs or one or more artificial markers affixed to a living body in the plurality of images. A local positioning system (LPS), GPS, or other locating system may be used to position a living body, align the plurality of images, or to guide the positioning of objects relative to the living body. An elastomeric gel marker for imaging applications is also disclosed.
US10342474B2 System for the analysis of the daily heart rhythm autonomic nervous system balance
The present invention collects data on circadian intervals between two cardiac contractions (RR intervals) and, on the basis of the collected data on circadian RR intervals, provides a system for analysis of the human circadian heart rhythm autonomic nervous system balance, and analysis of heart rate (HR). The invention focuses on HR fluctuations that are divided into three groups: slow fluctuations of the circadian period, higher frequencies compared with circadian, and chaotic. The division into parts is executed by applying adequate empiric and mathematical methods to determine a series of envelope curves, closely and individually related to the principal circadian series, followed by their separation from the input HR series, and then applying HR variability (HRV) methods to increase accuracy of the analysis of HRV results and add new HR regulation criteria to the analysis outcomes.
US10342469B2 Method and system for dynamically updating calibration parameters for an analyte sensor
Methods and apparatuses for determining an analyte value are disclosed.
US10342468B2 Application of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in sensor systems, devices, and related methods
A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.
US10342467B2 Segmented sensor
A device includes a first portion, an information element, a second portion, and an encoder element. The first portion includes a planar substrate and at least one optical element coupled to the substrate. The optical element has an axis and the axis is substantially normal to the substrate. The information element sensor is coupled to the substrate. The information element sensor is configured to provide an information signal. The second portion includes a membrane configured to couple to the planar substrate. The membrane has a contact surface configured to couple with tissue. The encoder element is coupled to the membrane. The information signal corresponds to proximity of the encoder element.
US10342462B2 Application of gait characteristics for mobile
Methods and apparatus for controlling any aspect of a virtual environment in a mobile or wearable device are described, where the user is performing a gait activity such as walking, jogging or running, and the controlling is performed leveraging the gait characteristics of the user. For example, the gait characteristics may include velocity and stride length, and the sensors utilized to obtain any contextual information may be accelerometers.
US10342460B2 Postural feedback device
A postural feedback device for assisting user awareness of joint, muscle, or body part alignment is disclosed. Embodiments include at least one linear or rotary sensing unit comfortably and discretely adhered to the user's skin, a hardwire connection cable or wireless transmission sending unit, and an electronic console for interpretation of information from the sensing unit and biofeedback of said information via stimulus to the user. The postural feedback device may comprise multiple sensing units of various sizes simultaneously allowing for variations in application, user size, and size of body part being monitored. The electronic console may provide biofeedback to the user in the form of tactile, auditory, visual, or other stimuli, aiding the user in awareness of postural alignment or instruction of a desired anatomical movement. The sensing unit may be constructed allowing a low-profile, comfortable fit, allowing the device to be worn discreetly underneath clothing.
US10342455B2 Method and device for detecting physiological information
A method for detecting physiological information, adapted to a wearable multi-axis accelerometer for detecting the physiological information, the method comprises obtaining a detecting signal in a sampling time via the multi-axis accelerometer; detecting peaks of the detecting signal in a first searching time interval to obtain a plurality of first peaks; calculating first time intervals between every two adjacent first peaks, and taking maximum of the first time intervals as a second searching time interval; detecting peaks of the detecting signal in the second searching time intervals to obtain a plurality of the second peaks; and obtaining the physiological information from the detecting signal based on the second peaks.
US10342454B2 Real-time medical device visualization using nanomaterials
A medical device and methods for locating the device include a structure having a length dimension and a surface (102). A volume (106) is associated with the surface and extends along a portion of the length dimension. Nanomaterials (108) are incorporated in the volume and configured to be responsive to an excitation signal such that the excitation signal generates a response from the nanomaterials to enable location of the structure within a subject.
US10342452B2 Stimulator handpiece for an evoked potential monitoring system
An evoked potential monitoring system including a control unit having stimulator circuitry and a probe assembly coupled to the control unit. The probe assembly includes a stimulus probe and a stimulator handpiece selectively coupled to the stimulus probe. The handpiece includes a handle, control circuitry, and a switch. The control circuitry is electrically coupled to the stimulator circuitry. The switch is electrically coupled to the control circuitry and extends to an exterior portion of the handle. In this regard, movement of the switch remotely controls the stimulator circuitry to continuously increment or decrement a stimulation energy level delivered to the stimulus probe over a series of discrete, incremental steps.
US10342450B2 Apparatus and method for electroencephalographic measurement
An apparatus comprises a data processing unit and a stimulator. The data processing unit receives first electroencephalographic data based on a measurement of a brain of a person exposed to one or more estimated or measured non-zero amounts of anesthetic drug substance. The data processing unit performs a first comparison between the first electroencephalographic data and corresponding data of a reference brain function, and outputs information about the first comparison. The stimulator provides the brain of the person exposed to the anesthetic drug substance with brain stimulation on the basis of a direct or indirect reception of the information about the first comparison.
US10342447B2 Systems and methods for model-based non-contact physiological data acquisition
System and method for non-contact acquisition of current physiological data representing a subject. A first electromagnetic wave representing current physiological status of a first subject is modified by a second electromagnetic wave representing current physiological status of a second subject in proximity to the first subject. A parameter of the first electromagnetic wave representing a first physiological status of a first subject is measured with electronic circuitry to extract a parameter of the second electromagnetic wave. Historical physiological data associated with the second subject is acquired. The current physiological data representing current physiological status of the second subject is then derived based on historical physiological data of the second subject and a comparison between the first and second parameters.
US10342442B2 Devices, systems, and methods for assessing a vessel
Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries utilizing external imaging.
US10342439B2 Strain sensor element and blood pressure sensor
A strain sensor element comprises a laminated film which has a magnetic free layer, a spacer layer, and a magnetic reference layer. The free layer has a variable magnetization direction and a out-of-plane magnetization direction. The reference layer has a variable magnetization direction which is pinned more strongly than the magnetization of the free layer. The spacer layer provided between the free layer and the reference layer. A pair of electrodes is provided with a plane of the laminated film. A substrate is provided with either of the pair electrodes and can be strained. The rotation angle of the magnetization of the free layer is different from the rotation angle of the magnetization of the reference layer when the substrate is distorted. Electrical resistance is changed depending on the magnetization angle between the free layer and the reference layer, which allows the element to operate as a strain sensor.
US10342437B2 Detection of progressive central hypovolemia
A system for detecting dehydration, hemorrhaging, and increases in blood volume comprising monitors the time difference between the arrival of the primary left ventricular ejection pulse (pulse T1) and the arrival of the iliac reflection (pulse T3) to determine an arterial pulse parameter which is the time difference between T1 T3. Changes in T3 minus T1 are indicative of something happening to blood volume. If the T1-3 value goes up and the patient is on an infusion system, it can be an indication of having too much fluid pumped and if T1-3 is lower than it should be for an individual, they are either dehydrated (which can result in decreases in blood volume), they are hemorrhaging, or they have hemorrhaged. A downtrend in T13 can tell whether someone is continuing to hemorrhage.
US10342428B2 Monitoring pulse transmissions using radar
A method for improving biometric data by using a plurality of wearable devices on a network includes making a first measurement at a first wearable sensor at a first location on a body, making a second measurement at a second wearable sensor positioned at a second location on the body, and detecting an arterial pulse wave transmit time using the first measurement and the second measurement.
US10342427B2 Electronic apparatus and the control method thereof
An electronic apparatus which is capable of being worn on a user's body is provided. The electronic apparatus includes first and second wearing units configured to connect to each other, the first wearing device including a first measurer configured to measure the user's body, and a first communicator configured to communicate with the second wearing device, and the second wearing device including a second measurer configured to measure a user's body, and a second communicator configured to communicate with the first wearing device, and a at least one main processor configured to process a first measurement signal generated by using the first measurer while the first and second wearing devices are connected to each other, and to process a second measurement signal measured and generated by the second measurer while the first and second wearing devices are either connected to each other or disconnected from each other.
US10342425B1 Method and system for controlling illuminators
A method for controlling illuminators in an eye tracking system and a corresponding system are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of illuminators arranged such that each illuminator of the illuminators is located at a respective fixed position in relation to an eye of a user when using the system. The method comprises illuminating the eye of the user by means of the plurality of illuminators, and receiving an image of the eye of the user from an image sensor, the image resulting from the image sensor detecting light from the plurality of illuminators reflected from the eye of the user and reflected from an optic arrangement located between the plurality of illuminators and the eye of the user. The method further comprises determining a pupil position of a representation in the image of a pupil of the eye, and identifying one or more blobs in the image, wherein a blob is a representation in the image of a reflection from the optic arrangement of light from an illuminator of the plurality of illuminators. On a condition that there is at least one blob of the one or more blobs for which one or more predefined criteria are met, the method comprises identifying an illuminator of the plurality of illuminators associated with the at least one blob of the one or more blobs, and switching off the identified illuminator of the plurality illuminators.
US10342422B2 Retinal thickness
A method is provided for determining the thickness of a retina. A single beam is used to illuminate the retina of a patient. Interference between reflections off different layers within the retina cause autocorrelation in the returned signal. A spectrometer produces a frequency spectrum of the beam reflected by the retina, and an FFT applied to the frequency spectrum produces a spatial domain signal (SDS). Autocorrelation within the reflected beam results in edges within the spatial domain signal, and the spatial coordinate of the SDS at which the power of the SDS drops precipitously indicates the distance between the nerve fiber layer (NFL) and the layers between the inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), the dominant scatterers. By analyzing autocorrelation, a single beam can be used. This avoids the problem of movement of the patient, arising in the use of a standard OCT interferometer, resulting in a simpler and less expensive technique of measuring retinal thickness.
US10342419B2 Endoscope lighting device
An endoscope lighting device to be used for an endoscope is provided. The endoscope lighting device includes a housing. A laser light source is in the housing. A fiber cable receives laser light emitted by the laser light source. A phosphor of a fluorescent light emitter emits fluorescent light using the laser light exiting from the fiber cable. A blower generates airflow in the housing. A shakable body contacts the fiber cable and shakes in reaction to the airflow generated by the blower.
US10342418B2 Image processing device and image processing method
There is provided an image processing device including a detection unit configured to detect a mask from an acquired image, a determination unit configured to determine whether there is a change in the mask detected by the detection unit, and an output unit configured to output a parameter when the determination unit determines that there is a change in the mask, the parameter being related to the mask detected by the detection unit before it is determined that there is a change in the mask.
US10342416B2 Medical probe with multi-fiber lumen
The present invention relates to a medical probe which consists of a cannula with a multilumen stylet inside. The multilumen contains at least two lumen. Both the multilumen as well as the cannula may have beveled ends. In the lumen straight optical fibers (i.e. no angle end face) are present that can be connected at the proximal end to a console. The cannula, multilumen, fiber system forming the medical probe comprises at least in one of the lumen of the multilumen more than one optical fiber. Preferably the source and detector fibers for the fluorescence detection are contained in one single lumen of the multilumen.
US10342415B2 Insertion apparatus
An insertion apparatus includes an insertion section, a motor that rotates a rotational housing, a drive control unit that supplies a driving current to the motor to control driving of the motor, a temperature detector provided in the rotational housing, that detects a temperature of the rotational housing, a temperature measurement unit that measures a temperature in a vicinity of the rotational housing based on a detection result obtained from the temperature detector, a heating element used for heating, and a heating control unit that controls the heating element to perform heating when a measurement result of the temperature measurement unit is lower than a predetermined temperature.
US10342412B2 Medical device for providing port-like access to a mammalian urinary system and methods of inserting and utilizing the same
A medical device for providing direct port-like endoscopic access to the urinary bladder, or other orifice, of a patient and a method of utilizing and inserting the medical device. The medical device can include a hollow tube with a main channel and a separate channel, a cap with an inflation port and a hollow flexible stem fluidly connecting the inflation port and the separate channel. A method can include inserting a needle above the pubic symphysis of a mammal, threading a guide wire through the needle, removing the needle and inserting the medical device. The method can optionally include determining measuring the depth between the skin surface of the patient's suprapubic region and urinary bladder.
US10342411B2 Handle remote control for use with bronchoscopy navigation system
A surgical system includes an extended working channel, a magnetic field generator, a sensor, a workstation, a computer readable recording medium, and a remote control handle. The extended working channel is sized for insertion into the working channel of a bronchoscope and to receive one or more instruments therethrough. The sensor is associated with a distal end of the extended working channel for detecting a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator. The workstation includes a display and is operably connected to the sensor. The computer readable recording medium is associated with the workstation for storing a software program that enables association of the sensed magnetic field with a location of the sensor and that generates one or more images including one or more fields for presentation on the display. The remote control handle enables manipulation of the one or more fields generated by the software.
US10342409B2 Dishwasher with drinkware spray container
A dishwasher includes a drinkware spray container capable of directing a spray of fluid against one or more drinkware articles retained by the spray container. The drinkware spray container may be configured as a cup tree including a vertical member or trunk and a plurality of branches that extend from the trunk and support a drinkware article, with nozzles disposed on the branches to direct a spray of fluid into the supported drinkware articles. The drinkware spray container may also be configured as a drinkware basket including a container body defining one or more compartments along with one or more spray members capable of directing a spray of fluid onto interior surfaces of drinkware article retained within the container body.
US10342408B2 Height adjuster mechanism for a dishwasher dish rack
A dish rack is supported for both selective movement into and out of a washing chamber of a dishwasher tub and vertically relative to the tub, with the vertical adjustment being made by manually grasping and shifting at least one frontal cross bar extending above a front wall of the dish rack to cause pivoting of first and second lever members extending along sides of the dish rack. The side lever members cooperate with latching mechanisms to lift and retain the dish rack in a select raised position.
US10342407B2 Door assembly for a dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, and a window assembly comprising first and second window panes supported within the door assembly by a peripheral frame.
US10342403B2 Electricity producing flexible and slim nozzle for being releasably connected to a suction source of a vacuum cleaner
The present invention relates to a nozzle suitable for being releasably connected to a suction source of a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises a nozzle tube, a slim nozzle head, a flexible joint configured to provide a freedom of movement, a flexible conduit, a light source, and a power generation device.
US10342402B2 Extraction cleaner
An extraction cleaner includes a portable extractor and a base adapted to be moved to perform a cleaning operation on a floor surface when the portable extractor is operably mounted to the base. The portable extractor includes a recovery tank assembly and a supply tank assembly provided on the housing adjacent to the recovery tank assembly.
US10342401B2 Battery pack
A battery pack for selective attachment to a receptacle includes a housing enclosing a battery, a handle extending from the housing and defining an aperture between the housing and the handle, and a latching arrangement coupled to the housing and engageable with the receptacle for inhibiting the battery pack from being removed from the receptacle. The latching arrangement includes a latch member and an actuator movable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position to move the latch member from a latched position to and an unlatched position. The actuator is at least partially located within the aperture when the actuator is in the first position.
US10342394B2 Towel dispensers
A towel dispenser includes a housing mounted to a wall and defining an interior space for receiving toweling comprising a roll of towels, the interior space comprising a curved surface configured to receive the roll of towels in floating engagement therewith such that the roll of towels rolls and slides on the curved surface during unwinding of the roll of towels. The towel dispenser further includes a loading door configured to rotate relative to the main body, when the main body is mounted to a wall, between a closed position in which the loading door extends over a top of and closes off the interior space of the main body in which toweling is received, and an open position, in which the housing is configured to receive toweling therein without obstruction by the loading door, with the loading door extending upwardly above and over a top of the housing.
US10342393B1 Towel holding device and towel holding system that includes the towel holding device
A towel holding device configured to support a towel from an object is disclosed herein. The towel holding device includes an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism configured to attach the towel holding device to the object; a towel holding member, the towel holding member configured to removably hold the towel in the towel holding device; and a housing portion, the towel holding member being disposed inside of the housing portion, the housing portion configured to be displaceable relative to the attachment mechanism and the towel holding member so that the towel is capable of being inserted into the towel holding device. A towel holding system using the towel holding device is also disclosed herein.
US10342392B2 Washing device
In a washing element holder (2), which on one side is closed off relative to the outside(s) with a sponge material (5) having pores (4), a washing device (1) has a washing element (3) which has at least one synthetic surfactant as a foaming substance and the principal constituent.
US10342388B2 Container construction for powdered material
A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.
US10342386B2 Method and apparatus for replicating coffee flavor
A computer-implemented method for controlling brewing of a coffee drink and a computer-readable medium storing instructions to execute such a method are presented. The method entails receiving an identifier for the coffee drink, the identifier associated with a set of brew parameters used to make the coffee drink, and retrieving the set of brew parameters from a database storing the set of brew parameters using the identifier.
US10342381B2 Energy saving coffee machine
Automatic coffee machines have very low thermal efficiency because they have to heat a considerable thermal mass, constituted by the heater 3) appearing in FIG. 1, which has a weight generally ranging between 0.5 and 1 Kg of metal, typically consisting of aluminum. Said mass is used to stabilize the temperature of the water to be injected in the blend of coffee. In this configuration, 90% or more of the thermal energy is wasted. The energy saving coffee machine, the subject matter of the present invention, is instead constructed with a heater 3), appearing in FIG. 4, that has a thermal mass much lower than the mass of the liquid to be heated, and is typically constructed with metal tube 30), as shown in FIG. 4, weighing a few grams. The heating current 41) in FIG. 4 flows directly on said tube, heating it together with the water contained therein, while a very rapid temperature control circuit makes it possible to maintain a constant temperature of the water flowing through the heater 3) shown in FIG. 4. Temperature measurement is carried out by monitoring the resistance of the tube 30) shown in FIG. 4, at the times in which the heating current 41) is not passing through the latter. In this manner, high energy efficiency is obtained, in that the dispensing of the coffee begins immediately upon pressing the start push button 48) and the machine is kept completely switched off between the dispensing of one cup of coffee and the next.
US10342377B2 Beverage preparation systems with adaptable brew chambers
Various beverage preparation systems, components, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a brewer machine and a beverage pod. The brewer machine can include a brew chamber unit, which can receive the beverage pod. The brew chamber unit can be adapted to receive multiple beverage pod types. Some embodiments include a drawer that includes the brew chamber and that moves to present the brew chamber unit to a user. Certain embodiments include locking mechanisms.
US10342376B2 Beverage mixing device
A beverage production apparatus includes a mixing chamber for producing a beverage from a soluble ingredient and a liquid, and a chamber receiving area for receiving the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber is removable from the chamber receiving area. The chamber receiving area includes an upper part, and the upper part is removable from the beverage production apparatus.
US10342375B2 Mobile-phone controlled intelligent steam cooker
A mobile-phone controlled intelligent steam cooker is provided, including a steam cooker, a remote control server and a mobile terminal. The steam cooker includes a steam pot and a steam oven. The steam oven includes a water tank, a water pump, a steam generator, a check valve connector, and a leakproof check valve. The steam oven includes a power panel and a control panel. The control panel includes a remote Wi-Fi module and a microprocessor. The remote Wi-Fi module receives an instruction from the mobile terminal forwarded by the remote server, and also sends state information of the steam cooker and the latest cloud recipes provided by a developer from the remote server to the mobile terminal. The steam oven includes an operation panel. Local and remote control of the steam cooker through an intelligent terminal is achieved by connecting a communication module to the intelligent terminal.
US10342372B2 Combination bracket and garment hanger system and assembly mountable to an overhead trim piece associated with a doorway such as for rotatably supporting a garment during steam cleaning
A hanger system including at least an upper assembly affixed to a vertically suspending location and which, in combination with a lower assembly, supports and tensions a garment therebetween to assist in either or both of de-wrinkling or steam assisted cleaning of the garment. The upper assembly includes vertically respositionable upper and lower support surface (e.g. door jamb) engaging portions. A stem extends downwardly from the upper assembly and is linearly repositionable in order to adjust a height of a garment. The stem can be integrated into a triangular shaped support member having clips defined upon a lower width extending member of a triangular frame supported by the stem. The lower assembly includes an inverted triangular design with additional clips for securing lower edge extending locations of the garment and which is also weighted to facilitate the steam cleaning and de-wrinkling process.
US10342367B2 Baby sleep comfort system
An infant comfort cloth system includes a substrate having a length between a first edge and a second edge, and a width and configured to be worn over a shoulder of an adult caregiver. The system also includes one or more storage pockets formed adjacent the first edge and a pillow portion spaced away from the second edge a first predetermined distance and spaced away from the one or more storage pockets a second predetermined distance.
US10342366B2 Adjustable magnetic surface mount
A surface mount includes a base plate, set of magnets, and magnet retaining plate. Magnetic coupling between the magnets and the metallic base plate that has an area larger than the magnet area allows for accurate positioning of the object after installation via adjustments in horizontal, vertical, and angular position of the object. Marking pegs allow for trouble-free and easy marking of the mounting surface for installing the magnet retaining plate. Optional spacers provide flexibility for use with various mounted objects. Lighting and lighting control allow for visual effects associated with the surface mount.
US10342365B2 Hutch shelf
A corrugated hutch display with a main section including left and right side panels opposing a back panel and a bottom panel extending from the back panel. The display includes shelf members secured to the back panel. The shelf members include bottom tabs on either side of the shelf members that are capable of being secured to the left and right side panels to secure the shelf members to the main section. The hutch display is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the side panels until they are not coplanar with the back panel; folding the bottom panel until a portion of the back panel is aligned with the left and right side panels; folding the shelf members such that they are not coplanar with the back panel; and mating the bottom tabs of the shelf members with the left and right side panels of the main section.
US10342363B2 Refrigerator having panel assembly covering opening of outer plate of door
Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.
US10342362B2 Play yard with removable liner
A play yard for children, including a rigid support frame and a removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more fasteners configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By securing the liner to the frame via the fasteners, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing or replacement.
US10342360B2 Antimicrobial disposable seat cover
The present invention is directed to an Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Cover that is made of a material that is light, disposable and biodegradable, but resistant to dust mites, bed bugs, lice, mold, fungi, feces, viruses and bacteria, and a whole host of various microorganisms. Moreover, the provided Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Cover product is waterproof, breathable and as easy to use as a conventional disposable toilet seat cover. It will be AstM f1670 tested, and include an indicator of heat or moisture to indicate prior use. Any available pre-manufactured antimicrobial fabric or textile may be used in construction of the provided Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Cover product. Additionally, any fabric or textile that has been finished to exhibit antimicrobial characteristics may be used to configure and construct the present Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Covers provided herein.
US10342359B2 Bed system for trapping crawling insects
A bed system for the inspection and treatment of crawling insects, for example bed bugs, includes a main support panel and at least one movable mattress panel upon the main support panel to define a crevice between the panels for harboring crawling insects for subsequent inspection and treatment. A sleeping mattress is then supported on the mattress panel. The support panel is supported above a supporting surface, for example the floor or a boxspring mattress, by a spacer frame. The support panel further includes a skirt member extending down from the perimeter edge of the support panel by a height of the spacer frame so that the bottom free edge of the skirt member is in close, non-contacting proximity to the supporting surface. Treatment chemicals may optionally be provided in the space below the main support panel which is defined by the spacer frame mounted between the supporting surface and the main support panel.
US10342354B2 Modifiable seat
An adjustable height, covered, foldable, configurable modifiable seat with a seat frame (comprising a bottom frame, a back frame, and an upper frame) and at least one frame opening defined by the contours of at least a portion of the seat frame. A bleacher hook is disposed on the seat frame. Lower hinges connect the bottom frame to the back frame and upper hinges connect the back frame to the upper frame. The lower and upper hinges can be locked to provide the frame with stability. A first support member is connected to the lower hinges and a second support member is connected to the upper hinges. A fabric is disposed over at least a portion of said seat frame and at least one frame opening. The modifiable seat is used by a user in a first, second, third, or fourth configuration.
US10342350B2 Anchor for rocking furniture
An anchor for rocking furniture including left and right flat-bottomed elements longer than wider, with width less than half the spacing between rockers of rocking furniture to be anchored. A forward element releaseably impedes the flat-bottomed elements from separating by more than the rocker width at a first point forward of a back leg of the furniture plus a gap substantially less that the width of the wider flat-bottomed element at the first point. The forward element is vertically positioned between flat-bottomed elements above the height of the rocker at the first point. A rearward element impedes flat-bottom elements from separating by more than the rocker width at a second point rearward of the back leg plus a gap substantially less that the width of the wider flat-bottomed element at the second point. The rearward element is vertically positioned between the flat-bottomed elements below the rocker at the second point.
US10342346B2 Universal connector bracket for a storage system
A universal connector bracket including a bracket body, a first mounting feature defined by the bracket body, and a second mounting feature defined by the bracket body and distinct from the first mounting feature. The first mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a horizontal support of a storage system. The second mounting feature is structured and arranged to engage a vertical support of a storage system. As such, the universal connector bracket can be coupled to one of the vertical or horizontal support, or can be coupled to both the vertical and horizontal support at the same time.
US10342342B2 Furniture assembly including a safety device
A furniture assembly includes a first furniture piece, a second furniture piece, and a safety device. The second furniture piece is movable with respect to the first furniture piece. The safety device includes a first fitting and a second fitting. One of the first fitting and the second fitting is detachably coupled to one of the first furniture piece and the second furniture piece, and the other one of the first fitting and the second fitting is located in the other one of the first furniture piece and the second furniture piece. When the second fitting is at the stop position, the second fitting blocks the first fitting, thereby stopping the second furniture piece from moving in a direction with respect to the first furniture piece.
US10342338B2 Stowage module mounted tray table with multi-bar linkage driven movement
A tray table assembly including a tray table movable horizontally along a predetermined path between a stowed position within a stowage module and a deployed position outside of the stowage, a linear translation member adapted to adjust a position of the tray table relative to a passenger seat, and a multi-bar linkage assembly affixed at one end to the tray table and at an opposing end to the linear translation member, the multi-bar linkage assembly comprising a plurality of links arranged to deploy the tray table along the predetermined path between the stowed and deployed positions.
US10342337B2 Communicating bins with electrically conductive members
The invention is an apparatus comprising a suspendable box, especially a storage bin or appliance, with electrically conductive members mounted thereon that both suspend and supply electrical power to the box. The electrically conductive members comprise insulative housings with openings that attach to wall hooks. Both the members and the wall hooks comprise electrical conductors. When the wall hooks are fitted inside the members, the electrical conductors engage to provide electrical power to the box, simultaneously suspending the box from the wall to which the wall hooks are mounted. The power supplied to the box may power electrical features like outlets, lights, or, especially, a microcontroller with a data transceiver, which allows the box to communicate with other like boxes, robots, or central controllers. The box is ideally suited to function within an automated storage and retrieval system, and preferably has specific dimensions that allow it to do so.
US10342332B2 Modular shelving systems and methods
A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture.
US10342330B2 Collapsible and shippable base assembly such as incorporated into a popcorn cart including a lower wheeled support frame and an upper popcorn kernal popper assembly and cabinet and including a kit incorporating such a collapsible and shippable base assembly
A base assembly integrated into an appliance including a lower frame and an upper operating component. A plurality of inter-assembleable and planar shaped members include each of a bottom and upwardly supported and interconnected front, back and sides, these collectively defining an enclosure having an upper surface adapted to support the operating component and a lower surface adapted to secure upon the lower frame. Mounting hardware including at least a plurality of threaded fasteners secures the bottom to locations along the front and back. Pluralities of vertically spaced tabs and opposing vertically spaced slots are configured along each of opposite edges of the sides and along each of first and second pairs of opposite edge extending brackets secured to each of the front and back and which overlap the side edges. The planar shaped members and mounting hardware are adapted to being shipped in a first flat-packed arrangement and subsequently assembled on site in a second use arrangement.
US10342329B2 Multimedia operation system with control panel
A multimedia operation system includes a display, a display driver, a desk, a display control panel, an input/output interface driver, and an application processor. The display driver drives the display to display images. The display control panel is disposed in the desk, and outputs an initiation signal according to a user's operation. The input/output interface driver receives the initiation signal and outputs a menu activation signal according to the initiation signal. The application processor executes an application to generate multimedia data, controls the display driver to drive the display for displaying application images of the multimedia data, and controls the display driver to drive the display for displaying a menu image when receiving the menu activation signal.
US10342325B2 Oral care system and method
An oral care system includes a toothbrush and a dispenser detachably coupled to the toothbrush. The dispenser includes a chamber containing an oral care material. A compression device assembly includes an actuator operably coupled to a compression device movably mounted inside the dispenser. In one embodiment, the actuator may be a ratcheting rocker switch that alternatingly engages gear racks formed on the dispenser housing. Actuating the rocker switch imparts pivotable and indexed linear motion to the switch. This in turn axially translates the compression device in a first longitudinal direction thereby compressing and extruding the oral care material from the dispenser. The corresponding indexed movement of the compression device dispenses predetermined doses of the oral care material providing precise control over the amount of oral care material dispensed.
US10342324B2 Brush and method for producing same
The invention relates to a brush including a brush head body which includes a recess through which a bundle of bristles passes, the securing-side end of which is provided by means of a melt process with a thickened portion for securing the bundle of bristles to the brush head body, wherein the brush head body forms a collar which extends up to the thickened portion and circumferentially surrounds the bundle of bristles and which is provided at a distance from a brush head body surface projected over by the bundle of bristles at the use side, and is bonded to the thickened portion by means of a melting process.
US10342322B2 Multipurpose bag and method of use thereof
A waterproof dry bag with water potable material that utilizes a sealable connection to enable the user the option of collecting water and dispersing it through a bottom of the bag and which can be filtered with a water filter device. The bag can also be used to pump an air mattress.
US10342321B1 Segmented portable bed apparatus and method of use
This inventive subject matter includes: a segmented portable bed apparatus made of: a first container connected to a segmented sleeping pad and a second container configured to accommodate a sleeping bag, an inflatable pillow, and a dome insect net. In one embodiment, the segmented portable bed apparatus is made of a first container having a segmented pad connected to the first container. The segmented pad is made of a bottom layer and a top layer, wherein the bottom layer is formed of alternating flat and raised pads, and wherein the top layer is formed of alternating flat and raised pads. The segmented portable bed apparatus has a folded configuration and unfolded configuration. The segmented portable bed apparatus, when in the unfolded configuration, the bottom layer and the top layer can be joined together to form a linear segmented pad.
US10342319B1 Wearable load carrier
The wearable load carrier is a body-mounted carrier for carrying and transporting loads, such as boxes, packages, containers and the like. The wearable load carrier is supported by the back or torso and shoulders of the user, and is adjustable to receive and carry loads of varying sizes and configurations. The wearable load carrier includes a pair of rails, each having an upper end and a lower end, which partially define a carrier frame. A support platform is provided for supporting the load. The support platform includes front and rear edges, the front edge being selectively secured to and extending between the pair of rails at an adjustable height and tilt. A pair of shoulder straps, a waist strap and a chest strap are provided for releasably securing the carrier to the user's back or torso.
US10342318B2 Backpack with adjustable shoulder straps
This invention is directed to a driving screw based adjusting mechanism for adjusting the shoulder straps length of a backpack for fitting the position of the backpack to the torso length of a wearer, said adjusting mechanism comprises: (a) a shell like element configured to be attached to the back wall of the backpack for holding a driving screw and a slider; (b) a driving screw connected to a key, said key is configured to allow rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise; and (c) a slider configured to be attached to a shoulder straps belt of the backpack and further to be latched onto the shell like element, with the driving screw threaded within it; wherein, rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise functionally slides the slider upward and downward along the shell like component together with the shoulder straps belt of the backpack that are attached to the slider, thereby enabling elongation/shortening of the backpack shoulder straps length. This invention is further directed to a backpack having this shoulder straps adjusting mechanism.
US10342310B1 Handbag organizer insert
A handbag organizer insert is a functional, organized way to transform an existing purse or handbag into a kid-friendly, take anywhere, fully functional diaper bag. The user has the option to turn an everyday purse into a diaper bag. Just insert the organizer into the bag or purse for instant compartments for everything that is needed on-the-go for the user and the baby. The depth of the organizer can be adjusted to fit different size bags.
US10342304B1 Apparatus, method, and kit for aesthetic ear piercing placement
A method with apparatus and kit for practicing the method that provides a reliable determination of desired earlobe piercing position by giving the user a preview of an earring in the location. The user tests a variety of sized discs that mimic stud earrings on the area to be pierced to determine the most visually pleasing size relative to the area. Once the desired size is chosen, the user then positions and repositions the disc on the site until the disc is in the optimal position visually. A mark is then made on the ear through one or more holes or perforations in the disc. The disc is then removed and the ear is pierced at or where indicated by the mark.
US10342302B2 Charm and link bracelets, necklaces, and back-packs with medical identification features
The prime objective of the invention is a medical identification charm bracelet, necklace or equal jewelry adornments that incorporates link connections with charms, sport team symbols, information attachments attached, and wherein a cartoon or equal well recognized symbol or character in high gloss paint or equal preparation is displayed in the center of the bracelet, necklace with the user's personal medical information printed, engraved on the back. The character or sports symbol can be changed to suit the child's/user's/wearer's development stage and with every such purchase the symbol media corporation will issue an authentication certificate.The invention provides for children with medical issues and allergies an easily identifiable medical information capability for public or emergency medical first responders, and in addition provides for wide range of high technology features in the form of GPS, audible/visual alarms, and two dimensional Quick Response bar-code.
US10342301B1 All occasions celebration money pin
A novelty money-holding device that replaceably attaches to a garment of a user and releasably holds paper money so as to allow the paper money to be releasably attached to the garment of the user. The novelty money-holding device includes a safety pin, a plurality of binder clips, and an apparatus that attaches the plurality of binder clips to the safety pin. The safety pin replaceably attaches to the garment of the user. The plurality of binder clips are attached to the safety pin and releasably hold the paper money so as to allow the paper money to be releasably attached to the garment of the user.
US10342300B2 Closure members
A closure comprising: a first surface having a plurality of first projections extending outwardly from said first surface and terminating at a distal end to present a plurality of first heads respectively; a second surface having a plurality of second projections extending outwardly from said second surface and terminating at a distal end to present a plurality of second heads respectively; said plurality of first heads different from said plurality of second heads; whereby the space between adjacent first upstanding projections define a first cavity to capture said second heads of said second surface; and wherein the space between adjacent second upstanding projections to define a second cavity to capture said first heads of said first surface.
US10342299B2 Sew-on magnetic fasteners
A magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material. The fastener includes a first fastening assembly affixable to the first material, the first fastening assembly including a first ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a first toroidal-shaped magnet, the first fastening assembly disposed in a first water-resistant enclosure, and a second fastening assembly affixable to the second material, the second fastening assembly including a second ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a second toroidal-shaped magnet having an oppositely poled orientation relative to the first magnet, the second fastening assembly disposed in a second water-resistant enclosure. The first and second fastening assemblies providing magnetic coupling to releasably couple the first and second materials.
US10342295B2 Replaceable traction cleat for footwear
Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.
US10342294B2 Methods and devices for retrofitting footwear to include a reel based closure system
According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.
US10342291B2 Article with sole structure having multiple components
An article of footwear has a sole structure with multiple components. The sole structure includes a midsole member, an outsole member and an exterior support member. The midsole member and the outsole member have corresponding grooves. The exterior support member provides reinforcement for the midsole member. The outsole member includes a plurality of bristle members.
US10342290B2 Modified shoe permitting forefoot extension for natural supination and pronation
A modified shoe that allows the forefoot to extend, creating an everted forefoot in relation to an inverted heel. This action of the foot creates a higher and contracted medial arch. The force of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and first phalange pushing against the ground tilts the rest of the foot at a slight angle to the lateral side, creating supination. The modified shoe also incorporates a unique process of pre-stretching forefoot flex grooves that will allow for a more efficient hinge at the metatarsophalangeal joints. This allows for the several biomechanical changes to a person's gait pattern. This shoe will allow for people to walk with a more natural gait pattern, and not the gait pattern that many people have adopted due to restrictive footwear. This shoe will be ideal for people with forefoot varus, and will have benefits for people with a neutral foot as well.
US10342288B2 Shoe upper structure and shoe
An upper structure for a shoe improves foot fit and hold of an upper at the time of turn motion. In an upper 2 that covers a foot of a shoe wearer, an expandable part 20 is provided at a midfoot region M that corresponds to a midfoot portion of the foot, and a non-expandable part 21 is provided at a lateral side region and a medial side region except for the midfoot region M. A boundary portion 22 between the expandable part 20 and the non-expandable part 21 has a substantially flat or flush surface. At the boundary portion 22, respective end portions 20E, 21E of the expandable part 20 and the non-expandable part 21 are sewn together such that a seam does not appear on the boundary surface. The shoe may further include an outsole having at least one groove in a particular triangular region on a bottom surface of the outsole.
US10342287B1 Corrective footwear for leg length discrepancy
Methods for providing footwear configured to treat leg length discrepancy include manufacturing a plurality of footwear members. Each footwear member has a sole thickness, with sole thicknesses of the plurality of footwear members spanning a predetermined range of thicknesses. A corrective pair of footwear may be formed by selecting a left member having a first sole thickness and a right member having a second sole thickness, wherein the difference between the first and second sole thicknesses corresponds to an amount of leg length discrepancy to be corrected.
US10342286B2 Shoe, in particular a sports shoe, and method for tightening such a shoe
A shoe, and a method for tightening such a shoe, in particular to a sports shoe, having a sole and a shoe upper, wherein the shoe upper has a first material section, which at least partially extends around the foot of the wearer of the shoe. To enable the tightening of the shoe on the foot of the wearer in a comfortable manner, a second material section is arranged on the outside of the first material section, in which the second material section at least partially covers the first material section, wherein the second material section is a plastic material having a shape memory effect.
US10342285B2 Bicycle shoe
A bicycle shoe includes a sole. The sole includes a recess, which is recessed from a bottom surface of the sole. The recess is defined by a bottom portion and lateral surfaces. The bottom portion has a lateral dimension, which is greater than or equal to 20 millimeters and less than or equal to 45 millimeters.
US10342283B2 Manufacturing impact absorbing structures for an athletic helmet
A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with various impact absorbing material between the exterior shell and the interior shell. The impact absorbing material includes multiple structures, such as rods or filaments, capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. In various embodiments, the impact absorbing material is manufactured using injection molding to allow positioning of various structures in the impact absorbing material relative to each other during manufacture. During manufacturing, one or more living hinges are included in portions of the impact absorbing material to allow certain portions of the impact absorbing material to be accurately positioned relative to each other. Other manufacturing methods may be used, such as three-dimensional printing may be used to include structures in the impact absorbing material.
US10342281B2 Modular liner system for protective helmets
Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.).
US10342279B2 Concertinaed structures in protective gear
Protective gear such as a helmet includes multiple shell layers connected using one or more concertinaed structures. The concertinaed structures allow the shell layers greater flexibility to move relative to each other when mechanical forces are imparted onto the outer shell layer. When energy and impact transformer layers are disposed between the shell layers, the concertinaed structures may also allow improvement function of the energy and impact transformer layers.
US10342278B1 Apparatus for securing and positioning the end of a hydration tube near a mouth
An apparatus for positioning an output end of a hydration tube near a region of a user's mouth includes an arm and a mounting mechanism. The arm is formable to extend in a generally vertical direction along a side of the user's head or neck and in a generally horizontal direction toward the user's mouth. The arm includes a side region and a front region coupled to the side region. The front region is configured to have a portion of the hydration tube including the output end attached thereto and subsequently detached therefrom without affecting the structural integrity of the front region or the hydration tube. The mounting mechanism is associated with the arm and is configured to attach the arm to a body gear configured to be worn near the user's head or neck, and subsequently detach the arm from the body gear without affecting the structural integrity of the arm and the body gear.
US10342275B2 Releasable, secure clothing connectors
A clothing system includes a clothing component having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion. The first coupling portion includes a first clothing coupling element and the second coupling portion includes a second clothing coupling element. A linking element includes first and second linking coupling elements at opposite ends. Each of the first clothing coupling element, the second clothing coupling element, the first linking coupling element, and the second linking coupling element is selected from the group consisting of: (A) a clasp, comprising a loop receiving projection extending from a first longitudinally-extending edge, and a primary securing clip that is closed along a second longitudinally-extending edge; and (B) a loop adapted for sliding over said loop receiving projection. The first and second clothing coupling elements are adapted to be removably coupled to the first and second linking coupling elements, respectively.
US10342270B2 Urination relief hatch for waterproof waders and foul weather gear
A rigid frame is sealed in a waterproof manner to a pair of pants and/or waders, where the frame forms a frame aperture separating an outside from an inside of the pair of pants and/or waders. A rigid lid is pivotably connected to the frame and configured to engage the frame aperture. The rigid lid in an open position allows access through the frame aperture and the rigid lid in a closed position does not allow access through the frame aperture. A seal is disposed between the frame and the lid forming a waterproof closure of the frame aperture when the lid is in the closed position. A latch is pivotably connected to the frame and configured to retain the lid in the closed position. A spring is disposed between the latch and the frame, the spring biasing the latch to retain the lid in the closed position.
US10342265B2 Cartridge and e-vaping device
A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.
US10342259B2 Flavor delivery system
A flavor delivery system includes an oral tobacco product and a flavor inhalation article. The oral tobacco product includes tobacco and a first flavorant. The flavor inhalation article includes a body having an air flow channel therethrough, and a second flavorant.
US10342256B2 Cigarette cutter
The invention relates to a cigarette cutter for cutting cigarettes. The cigarette cutter includes a housing assembly with a base portion and sidewall portion surrounding the base portion that together form a cavity wherein the base portion is coupled to a spring assembly and the spring assembly is coupled to a plunger assembly through a guide rail. The plunger assembly includes a base plate coupled to a cutter assembly that includes a blade that extends a distance from the base of the plunger assembly. In addition, formed along the sidewall portion is an aperture and coupled with the aperture is a cigarette receiving plate for receiving a cigarette and the receiving plate includes a groove or slot that runs vertical to the cigarette. The plunger when compressed extends the blade through the aperture and through the cigarette and to the bottom of the groove or through the slot so as to provide a clean cigarette cut. Once the plunger is released, the recoil of the spring assembly causes the plunge assembly to return to its normal position.
US10342253B2 Apparatus comprising a tipping paper suction drum
Apparatus comprising a tipping paper suction drum (10) adapted to receive a web (13) of tipping paper which is cut on the tipping paper suction drum to form successive patches (8) of tipping paper for wrapping smoking articles. The tipping paper suction drum is adapted to rotate at a speed greater than the speed at which the web of tipping paper is fed onto the tipping paper suction drum such that spaces are formed between the cut patches of tipping paper. A peripheral surface (14) of the tipping paper suction drum has suction holes (16) arranged to pull the leading portion of the web of tipping paper towards the surface of the tipping paper suction drum in the time between successive cuts.
US10342251B2 Smokeless tobacco composition comprising tobacco-derived material and non-tobacco plant material
A smokeless tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user and incorporates materials from Nicotiana species (e.g., tobacco-derived materials) and plant materials from non-Nicotiana species (e.g., non-tobacco plant materials). The tobacco material can have the form of processed tobacco material (e.g., granulated, reconstituted, heat treated, or otherwise processed tobacco laminae and/or stem), tobacco extract (e.g., an extract of water soluble tobacco components obtained by extracting tobacco with water), or a combination thereof. The non-tobacco material can have the form of vegetable pulp (e.g., sugar beet pulp), pulp obtained after removal of water soluble components as a result of water extraction treatment, or a combination thereof. The tobacco product is composed of a mixture of the tobacco material and non-tobacco material components; such as a mixture of tobacco material, tobacco extract and processed non-tobacco material, or a mixture of aqueous tobacco extract and water-extracted vegetable pulp.
US10342249B2 Starch compositions useful for thickening aqueous liquids
The present invention relates specifically to starch products and starch compositions useful for thickening aqueous liquids, for example, for use by people suffering from dysphagia. In one aspect, the invention provides a pregelatinized, hydroxypropylated starch, having a level of hydroxypropylation in the range of about 1% to about 10%; an RVA viscosity in the range of about 400 cP to about 3500 cP; wherein the pregelatinized, hydroxypropylated starch is readily dispersible in milk. Another aspect provides a provides a pregelatinized, hydroxypropylated starch, having a level of hydroxypropylation in the range of about 1% to about 10%; and an RVA viscosity in the range of about 400 cP to about 3500 cP; and less than about 80%> of the surface protein of the corresponding native starch.
US10342246B2 Ozone generator, system, and methods for retrofit of enclosed and air-conditioned environments
An ozone generator includes at least four independent ozone generation control channels that energize at least four independent ozone generation plates. The at least four independent ozone generation control channels allow for multiple modes of operation, including sterilization, disinfecting, and managing, in addition to interleaved operation, which significantly extends the useful life of the individual ozone generation plates. The ozone generator is placed in a preexisting conditioned airflow that enters a conditioned airspace enclosed by a container. Being placed in the preexisting conditioned airflow, the ozone generator does not require a fan or other air movement device to actively transport ozone-enriched air or oxygen through the ozone generator.
US10342241B2 Temperature control system and method TDSF plus
A temperature control system is disclosed where thermal energy generated by pressurization of a gaseous medium is stored at a selected temperature level so that it is later readily accessible. Temperature control of a two-phase medium is exercised across selectable dynamic ranges and with different resolutions and the control can be exerted by varying the input flow rate of a mixture applied to a thermal load, or by controlling the back pressure of the flow through the thermal load.
US10342240B2 Frying technology
A method for preserving cooking oil comprises contacting the oil with oil-permeable cementitious material in the form of either stand-alone blocks, pellets, granules, or balls and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (a) >50 wt % of (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, and (b) optionally further ingredients selected from silica, titania, lime, calcium sulphate, hydrated alumina, natural feldspars, diatomaceous earth, Na and Ca forms of natural and synthetic zeolites, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, silicate minerals selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, agalmatolite, amphiboles, attapulgite, granite porphyry, kaolinite, porphyry, rhyolite, talc and wollastonite, wherein the porosity of the cementious material is 30-55%. The treatment of the cooking oil takes place in a location separate from the frying chamber.
US10342233B2 Control of aquatic weeds using combinations of 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acids and other aquatic herbicides
Methods for controlling aquatic weeds using halauxifen or florpyrauxifen or agriculturally acceptable esters or salts thereof in combination with one or more of diquat dibromide, copper salts, endothal, or fluridone, or agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, are described. The herbicidal compositions described allow for effective control and/or selectivity when treating a body of water, to control target aquatic weed populations, such as alligatorweed, yellow nutsedge, barnyardgrass, early watergrass, Echinochloa species, saramollagrass, Chinese sprangletop, hydrilla, Eurasian watermilfoil and/or curlyleaf pondweed.
US10342229B2 Aqueous coating compositions
A pesticidal coating composition is provided which comprises an aqueous dispersion of at least one film-forming binder and at least one microencapsulated pesticide; wherein a coating prepared from such composition is substantially water-impermeable upon curing. The present invention further provides methods of coating substrates with the pesticidal coating composition, as well as substrates coated with the composition. The pesticidal coating compositions of the invention can be applied to substrates by professionals or non-professionals by spraying, painting, rolling, or brushing, before, during, or after construction.
US10342228B2 Polyelectrolyte complexes for biocide enhancement
The invention relates to a composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation, and comprising at least one biocide. A preferred composition comprises lignosulfonate and chitosan, preferably in relative a amount of from 1:2 to 60:1 (w/w). The invention further relates to methods for generating a composition according to the invention, and to uses of a mixture according to the invention for protecting an agricultural plant or plant part against a pathogen.
US10342224B2 Dual-bearing reel
A dual-bearing reel being capable of regulating relative rotation between a drive gear that interlocks with a spool and a drive shaft includes a braking device, a ring, a drag adjustment part and a sound unit. The ring is configured to be integrally rotatable with the drive shaft, configured to be pressed toward the drive gear, and has a sound generating part disposed at an outer periphery thereof. The drag adjustment part is configured to adjust a pressing force of the braking device. The sound unit is mounted to the drive gear and extends toward the sound generating part, so as to contact the sound generating part in an axial direction of the drive gear, and is configured to generate sound by interfering with the sound generating part by relative rotation between the drive gear and the drive shaft.
US10342217B2 Multipurpose canine camera (MPCC)
The system and method of real-time, two-way communication between a handler and a canine using RF frequencies. A multipurpose canine camera system with audio, visual, and thermal capabilities that transmits securely between a handler and a canine through hard structures and over long distances. The canine portion having one or more sensors. The sensors may include location, monitors for canine vital signs, heat signatures, chemical signature detection, and many others. The handler portion having a display configured to control the camera on the canine portion.
US10342214B2 Device and method to tag an animal
A device (1) to tag an animal is disclosed. The device comprises a female (20) including a case (21) with a thorough hole (22), a male (40) to be coupled to the female (20) and including a stem (41) with a tip portion (60); the female (20) includes tamperproof fastening means (23) adapted to block the tip portion (60) in the thorough hole (22) and wherein, after coupling the male (40) with the female (20), the hole (22) is closed by the tip (60), the tip becomes part of the female (20) and the stem (41) moves in the case (21).
US10342212B2 Collapsible feeder
A deer feeder includes an upper enclosure, a collapsible middle sleeve, a bottom enclosure, and a feed distribution mechanism. At least three support members may be attached to the upper enclosure for holding the deer feeder in a vertical position. The upper enclosure, collapsible middle sleeve, and bottom enclosure may form a feed storage area that is rainproof. The feed storage area may be made rainproof by attaching a top opening of the collapsible middle sleeve to an inner wall of the upper enclosure and a bottom opening of the collapsible middle sleeve to an outer wall of the bottom enclosure. The feed distribution mechanism may include an auger for removing feed from the feed storage area and/or a centrifugal force mechanism for dispersing feed around the deer feeder.
US10342211B2 Feline litter box sieve system
A feline litter box sieve system includes a screened lid connected by a hinge to a support frame that suspends an empty litter box in the top opening of a trash receptacle. L-shaped hooks suspend the support frame in the trash receptacle. Used litter is poured from a full litter box onto the screen. Clumps and feces are retained by the screen. Pivoting the lid to an open position dumps retained clumps and feces from the screen into the trash receptacle. While the lid is open, the held litter box containing unclumped sifted litter may be removed for use.
US10342209B1 Alfalfa variety RRL43M119
The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43M119. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43M119. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43M119 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43M119 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10342207B1 Soybean cultivar 68381333
A soybean cultivar designated 68381333 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 68381333, to the plants of soybean cultivar 68381333, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 68381333, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 68381333. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 68381333. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 68381333, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 68381333 with another soybean cultivar.
US10342206B1 Soybean cultivar 60390131
A soybean cultivar designated 60390131 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 60390131, to the plants of soybean cultivar 60390131, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 60390131, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 60390131. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 60390131. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 60390131, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 60390131 with another soybean cultivar.
US10342205B1 Soybean cultivar 66050405
A soybean cultivar designated 66050405 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 66050405, to the plants of soybean cultivar 66050405, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 66050405, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 66050405. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 66050405. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 66050405, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 66050405 with another soybean cultivar.
US10342204B1 Soybean cultivar 65382631
A soybean cultivar designated 65382631 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 65382631, to the plants of soybean cultivar 65382631, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 65382631, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 65382631. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65382631. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65382631, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 65382631 with another soybean cultivar.
US10342202B2 Soybean variety 01064775
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064775. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064775. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064775 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064775 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10342194B2 Sweet corn hybrid SVSK4048 and parents thereof
The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSK4048 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSK4048 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
US10342190B2 Hydroponic cultivation system, hydroponic cultivation method, plant cultivation system, and plant cultivation apparatus
A plant cultivation apparatus includes a lighting device configured to apply artificial light to plants, the lighting device being supported movably in a vertical direction and a height of the lighting device from the plants being adjustable, a projection part projecting from a lateral side of the lighting device, and a light reflector disposed outside the lateral side of the lighting device to reflect light from the lighting device back to the plants, the light reflector including a vertically extending slit that defines a movable range of the lighting device in the vertical direction in which the height of the lighting device from the plants is adjustable.
US10342187B2 On and off tube weight for drip irrigation
The present invention proposes a device for controlling discharge by a conduit. The device comprises a body, a mouth or a first portion attached to the body and a needle or a second portion attached to the body. The mouth and the needle are coaxial. The mouth receives an end portion of the conduit, such that when Areceived, an internal surface of the mouth is in contact with an external portion of the end portion of the conduit. The needle is arranged to be inserted into the received end portion of the conduit, such that an external surface of the needle is in contact with an internal surface of the end portion of the conduit.
US10342186B2 Mechanism for aligning irrigation systems used for farm crops
The present invention is a wind adjustment device that takes into account the wind pushing against the surface of the water pipe mainline segments and elongated truss spans located between the mobile support towers. Although there are currently mechanisms to take into account alignment issues with the mobile support towers there are currently no mechanisms to take into account the curvature of the water pipe mainline segments and elongated truss spans located between the mobile support towers as a result of the wind pushing on the surface.
US10342185B2 Sun tracking growing system for photosynthetic organisms
A sun tracking plant growing system includes a body having a first face, a second face opposed to the first face and a peripheral connecting edge which is relatively small, as compared to the size of the first face and the second face. A mounting enables the body to pivot about a pivot axis. Plant supports, which receive plants, are supported by the body. A sun tracking mechanism is provided which senses or calculates the position of the sun and adjusts the orientation of the body about the pivot axis to maintain a selected portion of the peripheral connecting edge of the body facing the sun so as to provide desirable and naturally attenuated sunlight exposure according to plants' needs on both faces throughout a day. This system allows that multiple rows or single row of the plural bodies are arrayed closely together without creating shadows to each other.
US10342182B2 Plant growth system
A plant growth system is provided, which includes: one or more plant growth substrates comprising an MMVF slab and a single MMVF block; one or more detectors arranged to monitor at least one of the water and nutrient levels of at least one of the plant growth substrates; at least one irrigation device arranged to supply water and nutrients to the plant growth substrates; and control mechanism connected to said detectors and said at least one irrigation device. The supply of water and nutrients by the at least one irrigation device is controlled by the control mechanism in dependence on the monitored water and/or nutrient levels. In this manner, the water and nutrient levels of the substrates can be accurately controlled.
US10342181B2 Tree treatment capsule
A capsule (1) for insertion into a bore of a porous element to apply treatment substance to the interior of the element and having a container (2), with at least one internal cavity (3) for receiving treatment substance and an outer stop flange (8), and a plug (4) received in and fixed to the container through a common interconnecting land (5). A first container shank portion (6) that extends from a first insertion end (1A) of the capsule and up to the area of the interconnecting land has a uniform, generally cylindrical shape, a second container shank portion (7) extending away from said container first shank portion, from the area of the inter-connecting land towards the outer stop flange, at least at an inner surface (7B) thereof has an outwardly slightly diverging, conical shape and at an outer surface (7A) thereof, separated a short distance from the outer stop flange has a first circumferential beveled edge (9) serving as a transition to an outer increased diameter section (7C). A method for applying treatment substance by means of such a capsule is also provided.
US10342178B2 Concave segment for harvest separation
A concave segment (6) for combine harvesters (1), which is provided for separating harvest (2), extends in a circumferential direction (65) in a curve about a concave axis (53), and includes numerous finger strips (62). The finger strips (62) each have a transverse strip (67), wherein the transverse strips (67) each extend in a direction of extension parallel to the concave axis (53), and wherein numerous fingers (63) are disposed on each of the transverse strips (67). The fingers (63) have a curved cross section thereby, and/or the transverse strips (67) have a wave shape (74) in the direction of extension (70).
US10342177B2 Crop engaging element for a combine harvester separating rotor
A separating rotor with a rotor tube for use on a combine harvester has a plurality of crop engaging finger elements. Each finger element is mounted to a respective finger support which is secured to the rotor tube. Each finger element has a planar body with a flared base portion which presents a leading edge to the crop material with a relatively shallow angle with respect to the tube.
US10342176B2 Angled sensor bar for detecting plants
A detasseler system mountable to a mobile platform, wherein the system comprises a lift assembly and a detasseling assembly connected to the lift assembly. The detasseling assembly structured and operable to detassel the plants in a single row of plants in a test plot as the detasseler system is moved through the test plot. The detasseling assembly comprises a head assembly comprising a carrier bar connected to the lift assembly, a cutter head disposed at a first distal end of the carrier bar, and a puller head disposed at an opposing second distal end of the carrier bar. The detasseling assembly additionally comprises a sensor boom fixedly connected at a proximal end to the lift assembly, and an angled sensor bar assembly connected to sensor boom. The angled sensor bar assembly comprises an sensor bar connected to the sensor boom at an angle such that a non-orthogonal angle is defined between the sensor bar and the sensor boom; and a sensor system connected to the angle sensor bar, the sensor system structured and operable to detect the presence of a plant with a sensing field of the sensor system.
US10342173B2 Automated farming systems
An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
US10349568B2 Overmolded electronic module with an integrated electromagnetic shield using SMT shield wall components
According to certain aspects, a circuit board panel includes a first module circuit board and a second module circuit board arranged to define a space that runs between a first portion of the periphery of the first module circuit board and a portion of the periphery of the second module circuit board; and a plurality of shield components each extending across the space and including a first conductive portion mounted along the first portion of the periphery of the first module circuit board, a second conductive portion mounted along the portion of the periphery of the second module circuit board, and a non-conductive portion extending between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, the first and second conductive portions of each of the plurality of shield components configured to provide electromagnetic shielding for at least one electronic component mounted on the first and second module circuit boards, respectively.
US10349567B2 EMI shielding device
The invention relates to an EMI gasket for mounting on a wall of a housing of an electrical appliance. The gasket includes a plurality of elements arranged in a row wherein two adjacent elements are interconnected by connection pieces. At least one of the elements includes a clamping section for clamping the device onto the housing and a shielding section to perform the shielding function. According to the invention, at least one element further includes a snapping member which serves as a barb for latching into a recess within the wall of the housing where the gasket is to be installed such that the gasket is locked on the wall thereby preventing unintentional movement of the gasket or even that the gasket is slipping off of the housing.
US10349566B1 Shielding structure
A shielding structure is provided. The shielding structure is adapted to be disposed on a circuit board. The shielding structure includes a main beam, a branch beam and a shielding cover. The main beam is affixed to the circuit board, wherein the main beam includes a main beam body and a main beam connection unit, the main beam connection unit is disposed on the main beam body. The branch beam includes a branch beam body and a branch beam connection unit, wherein the branch beam connection unit is disposed on the branch beam body, the branch beam connection unit is connected to the main beam connection unit, and the main beam connection unit is partially located between the branch beam connection unit and the circuit board. The shielding cover includes a cover portion and a surrounding wall which is bent from the cover portion.
US10349563B2 System for cooling hybrid vehicle electronics, method for cooling hybrid vehicle electronics
The invention provides a single radiator cooling system for use in hybrid electric vehicles, the system comprising a surface in thermal communication with electronics, and subcooled boiling fluid contacting the surface. The invention also provides a single radiator method for simultaneously cooling electronics and an internal combustion engine in a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising separating a coolant fluid into a first portion and a second portion; directing the first portion to the electronics and the second portion to the internal combustion engine for a time sufficient to maintain the temperature of the electronics at or below 175° C.; combining the first and second portion to reestablish the coolant fluid; and treating the reestablished coolant fluid to the single radiator for a time sufficient to decrease the temperature of the reestablished coolant fluid to the temperature it had before separation.
US10349556B2 Cooling device and electronic device using same
A cooling device includes: a heat receiver configured to transfer heat from a heat generation body to a refrigerant, a heat radiator that is connected to the heat receiver via a heat radiation path, and a return path that connects the heat radiator and the heat receiver with each other, in which the refrigerant is to circulate in order of the heat receiver, the heat radiation path, the heat radiator, and the return path and cause a gas-liquid two-phase change and cool the heat generation body, and in which the heat receiver includes a heat receiving plate which is in contact with the heat generation body and is configured to absorb the heat, and a heat receiving cover which covers a surface of the heat receiving plate and defines a heat receiving space.
US10349552B2 Supporting input/output (I/O) connectivity for a printed circuit assembly (PCA) in a hot aisle cabling or a cold aisle cabling arrangement
Supporting input/output (I/O) connectivity for a printed circuit assembly (PCA) in a hot aisle cabling or a cold aisle cabling arrangement includes a chassis, the chassis being connected to a rack in a data center, and a PCA slidably connected to the chassis via a tray, in which the PCA comprises a number of bill of material (BOM) options to customize the PCA and a single basic input/output system (BIOS) image, and in which the PCA is physically shifted on the chassis to accommodate a cold aisle cabling or a hot aisle cabling arrangement of the data center.
US10349550B2 Guiderail for a cabinet, chassis and cabinet
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a guiderail for a cabinet, a chassis and a cabinet. Specifically, the present disclosure discloses a guiderail (1) used in a cabinet (100) and the corresponding chassis (2) and the cabinet (100). The guiderail (1) is mounted in the cabinet (100) and used to fix the chassis (2) which can accommodate storage processing units (3) with different dimensions. According to the present disclosure, the guiderail (1) comprises a main body part (10) and an extended part (30), wherein the main body part (10) is used to support the chassis (2) when it is inserted into the cabinet (100) along the guiderail (1); and the extended part (20) is used to fix the storage processing unit (3) extending from the chassis (2) so that storage processing units (3) of different dimensions can share the chassis (2) with the same specification.
US10349549B2 Electrically shielded direct current link busbar
A shielded direct current link (“DC link”) busbar includes a central planar element that includes a first surface and a second surface axially opposed to the first surface. The shielded DC link busbar further includes a first conductive lamina disposed over the first surface and a second conductive lamina disposed over the second surface. Further, the first conductive lamina and the second conductive lamina are electrically coupled.
US10349545B2 Circuit unit
A circuit unit (10) includes a circuit body (11) having a resin portion (12) covering a circuit, first terminals (15) projecting from one edge of the resin portion (12) and second terminals (16) projecting from another edge part of the resin portion (12). A fixing member (20) made of metal is configured to fix the circuit body (11) to a base member (BM) by being mounted on the base member (BM) while being held in contact with the resin portion (12). A cover (30) having receptacles (35, 36) is fit to mating connectors (50A, 50B) while covering the first and second terminals (15, 16). The cover (30) is configured to cover the circuit body (11) and the fixing member (20). The cover (30) is formed with an opening (33) for exposing the fixing member (20) to outside.
US10349541B2 Device for the tool-free mounting of modules on a top-hat rail and for the destruction-free, tool-free unmounting of the same
A device for the tool-free mounting of modules on a top-hat rail and for the damage-free, tool-free unmounting of the same. The device has a double leg spring, with a first leg coil spring and a second leg coil spring, which are arranged coaxially about a common spring axis. First and second spring legs of the double leg spring are dimensioned identically and in each case form a hook bent in the direction of an opposite end of the double leg spring. The double leg spring also has a common intermediate leg at another end, which leg forms a hook bent in the direction of a first end.
US10349538B1 Fixing structure and neck strap having the same
A neck strap including at least one flexible circuit board, at least two fixing structures, a positioning element, a protecting layer, and a supporting element is provided. The at least two fixing structures are disposed on two opposite ends of the at least one flexible circuit board and has a housing. The positioning element is disposed in the housing and a through groove is formed between the housing and the positioning element. The protecting layer is at least partially sleeved around the positioning element, the at least one flexible circuit board, and the at least two fixing structures. The supporting element is disposed through the positioning element.
US10349537B1 Electrical unit
An electrical unit includes a housing member, a cover configured to at least partially cover the housing member, a primary circuit board disposed in the housing, and one or more secondary circuit boards connected to the primary circuit board. A primary circuit board may include a plurality of connection sections. A secondary circuit board may be connected to a respective pair of connection sections of the plurality of connection sections, such as via a respective pair of interconnection headers. A secondary circuit board may include a connector that may extend into a corresponding connector portion of the cover. Each of the one or more secondary circuit boards may include at least one of circuitry and electrical components for a respective vehicle function of a plurality of vehicle functions.
US10349534B2 Display apparatus
Disclosed herein is a display apparatus capable of implementing to be slim and lightweight. The display apparatus includes a display panel for displaying an image; a bottom chassis disposed in a rear of the display panel; and wherein the bottom chassis is formed with a panel including a plastic core and a planar material stacked on a side of the plastic core.
US10349532B2 Method for implementing stub-less printed circuit board vias
A method and structure are provided for implementing stub-less printed circuit board (PCB) vias and custom interconnect through laser-excitation conductive track structures. Stub-less printed PCB vias are formed which terminate at desired signal layers by controlled laser excitation without stubs or the need to back-drill to remove such stubs.
US10349520B2 Multi-layer circuit board using interposer layer and conductive paste
A multi-layer circuit board is formed by positioning a top sub having traces on at least one side to one or more pairs of composite layers, each composite layer comprising an interposer layer and a sub layer. Each sub layer which is adjacent to an interposer layer having an interconnection aperture, the interconnection aperture positioned adjacent to interconnections having a plated through via or pad on each corresponding sub layer. Each interposer aperture is filled with a conductive paste, and the stack of top sub and one or more pairs of composite layers are placed into a lamination press, the enclosure evacuated, and an elevated temperature and laminated pressure is applied until the conductive paste has melted, connecting the adjacent interconnections, and the boards are laminated together into completed laminated multi-layer circuit board.
US10349517B2 Pad patterns
In one implementation, a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a plurality of pads that form a pad pattern on the PCB. In that implementation, the plurality of pads include a group of load pads, a dummy pad, and a false pad. The group of load pads act as contact points to establish an electrical path between a first circuitry and a second circuitry. The dummy pad is coupled to a via that floats electrically and the false pad is coupled to a third circuitry.
US10349516B2 Substrate with conductor micropattern
The present disclosure provides an article having a conductor micropattern disposed on a major surface of a substrate. The conductor micropattern includes a plurality of curved traces defining a plurality of cells not lying on a repeating array. The conductor micropattern may have a uniform distribution of trace orientation. The conductor micropattern may be a tri-layer material including in sequence a semi-reflective metal, a transparent layer, and a reflective layer disposed on the transparent layer. The articles are useful in devices such as displays, in particular, touch screen displays useful for mobile hand held devices, tablets and computers. They also find use in antennas and for EMI shields.
US10349514B2 Compensating for intra-pair skew in differential signaling
A circuit may be configured to reduce electrical signal degradation. The circuit may include a first trace and a second trace that may be broadside coupled between a first ground plane and a second ground plane. The first and second traces may be configured to carry first and second signals, respectively, of a differential signal. The circuit may also include a first dielectric material disposed between the first trace and the second trace. Further, the circuit may include a second dielectric material disposed between the first trace and the first ground plane and disposed between the second trace and the second ground plane. A difference between a first dielectric constant of the first dielectric material and a second dielectric constant of the second dielectric material may suppress a mode conversion of the differential signal from a differential mode to a common mode.
US10349511B2 Conductive structure and manufacturing method thereof
The present application relates to a conductive structure body and a manufacturing method thereof. The method for manufacturing the conductive structure body according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application includes forming a metal layer on a substrate and forming a darkening layer on the metal layer, in which the forming of the darkening layer is performed by reactive sputtering using CO2.
US10349509B2 Reducing the effect of plasma on an object in an extreme ultraviolet light source
A first target is provided to an interior of a vacuum chamber, a first light beam is directed toward the first target to form a first plasma from target material of the first target, the first plasma being associated with a directional flux of particles and radiation emitted from the first target along a first emission direction, the first emission direction being determined by a position of the first target; a second target is provided to the interior of the vacuum chamber; and a second light beam is directed toward the second target to form a second plasma from target material of the second target, the second plasma being associated with a directional flux of particles and radiation emitted from the second target along a second emission direction, the second emission direction being determined by a position of the second target, the first and second emission directions being different.
US10349508B2 Target storage device
A target storage device may include a tank configured to store a target that generates extreme ultraviolet light when being irradiated with laser light, a heater connected with the tank and configured to heat the tank, and a radiation member disposed to cover at least a part of the tank connected with the heater and configured to reflect heat radiation from the tank and the heater toward the tank.
US10349505B2 High-voltage supply and an x-ray emitter having the high-voltage supply
A high-voltage supply for an x-ray emitter, in particular to provide a cathode current and a cathode voltage, has at least two electrical conductors, which are incorporated in a common insulating body. Each electrical conductor is assigned a connector element, which is configured for electrically conducting contact with a corresponding connector of the x-ray emitter. Such a high-voltage supply for supplying the cathode voltage and the cathode current is provided in an x-ray emitter. The high-voltage supply extends at least in part over an inner region of a radiation protection housing of the x-ray emitter.
US10349504B2 Flash generator for a flash tube
The present disclosure relates to a flash generator for providing power supply to a flash tube so that the flash tube rapidly provides a light output adapted to FP-sync, Flat Peak. The flash generator comprises a capacitor bank, an output and a switch configured to switch a current flow from the capacitor bank via the output to provide a variable power via the output. The flash generator further comprises a controller for controlling the switch, whereby by controlling the on time of the switch, the generator is operative to provide, during a time period of 100 to 2000 μs during a peak time period within the time period, an average power at least 4 times higher than the average power provided during the other time period within the time period, whereby the flash tube during the peak time period becomes fully ignited.
US10349503B2 Lamp driver card to control lighting of a lamp load or a LED on a wayside of a railway system
A lamp driver card to control lighting of a lamp load located on a wayside of a railway system is provided. The lamp driver card comprises a light source controller module including at least one channel having a semiconductor switch or a relay to receive power on a copper cable sized at a selected gauge size from a power source to turn ON or OFF the lamp load. The light source controller module is configured to support a multi-voltage rating range operation extended from a limited voltage to an extended operating voltage and a current rating to light the lamp load such that the light source controller module is compatible with relatively higher DC/AC voltages. The copper cable is sized at the selected gauge size of a first size to a second size based on a selected voltage rating of a first voltage system or a second multi-voltage ranges system.
US10349500B2 Connected lighting system
Techniques are described for a lighting system in which light sources are controllable using signals sent over a wireless mesh network. During a commissioning process, a user interface (UI) may present a representation of nodes (e.g., light sources, sensors, controllers, etc.) that are broadcasting a wireless advertising signal. In response to a selection of a particular node, a wireless message may be sent to instruct the selected node to provide a visual indication of its presence, such as a flashing light. The visual indication may enable a user to discern the physical location of the node, such that each node may be added to the mesh network and, in some instances, to a group of nodes. The UI may also enable the definition of scenes, where each scene describes the brightness level or other operating characteristics of particular light source(s) and/or group(s) of light sources when the scene is active.
US10349498B2 Remote light control, configuration, and monitoring
A system of light devices including a first light device and a second light device. The first light device having a first housing, a first light, a first transceiver, a first electronic processor. The second light having a second housing, a second light, a second transceiver, a second electronic processor. The first electronic processor is coupled to the first light and the first transceiver, and configured to control operation of the first light, and transmit, via the first transceiver a command to the second light device. The second electronic processor coupled to the second light and the second transceiver, and configured to receive, via the second transceiver, the command from the first light device, and change an operational parameter of the second light in response to the command from the first light device.
US10349497B2 Relating to luminaires
A method of providing power for non-lighting related loads in which operate during daylight hours when a lighting dedicated switched mains network (220) is switched off is described. The method comprises charging a battery (240) at night from the mains network when the luminaire is switched on so that the energy/power stored in the battery can be used during the day. A luminaire (200) comprises a luminaire light engine (210) connected the mains network (220), an AC/DC down converter (230) also connected to the mains supply so that the battery (240) is charged during the hours of darkness. The battery (240) is connected to provide power to a DC non-lighting related load (250) which is operable both during daylight hours and hours of darkness.
US10349493B2 Artificial intelligence (AI) computing device with one or more lighting elements
A lighting system including a lighting support frame and lighting fabric and a lighting support assembly connected to the lighting support frame and lighting fabric, the lighting support frame or the lighting support assembly including one or more lighting elements. The lighting system further includes an artificial intelligence (AI) device housing coupled to the lighting support assembly, the AI device housing including one or more microphones, one or more processors, one or more memory devices, and computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices and executable by the one or more processors to receive audible commands and convert the received audible commands to one or more sound files.