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| US10371125B1 |
Solar-concentrating chimney system with inflatable fresnel lens
Solar chimney and method for generating power by the solar chimney are provided. The solar chimney includes a chimney; a heat absorbing surface; a transparent cover located above the surface and forming an air pathway with the surface to the entrance to the chimney; one or more integrated turbine-generators at or before the entrance to the chimney for producing electrical power; and a focusing lens focusing solar radiation on a heat exchanging element to heat air at or just before the entrance to the chimney as it flows to the one or more turbines. |
| US10371123B2 |
Methods and systems for detecting wind turbine rotor blade damage
Methods and systems for detecting rotor blade damage in a wind turbine are provided herein. A monitoring system includes a filter module and a damage determination module. The filter module is configured to determine an amplitude of a 1P frequency component of at least one operating condition of the wind turbine. The damage determination module is configured to compare the determined 1P frequency component amplitude to a threshold 1P frequency component amplitude. |
| US10371117B2 |
Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engine
An ignition apparatus includes a blow-off determining unit. The blow-off determining unit determines, when a secondary electric current drops below a predetermined threshold value Ia during a determination period, that blow-off has occurred; the determination period is a predetermined time period ΔT from the start of a spark discharge by a main ignition circuit. Further, when it is determined that blow-off has occurred during a main ignition (full-transistor ignition), it is controlled to perform a continuing spark discharge after the main ignition in a next cycle. Moreover, a secondary electric current command value I2a in performing the continuing spark discharge is set to an electric current value that is obtained by adding a predetermined electric current value α to the predetermined threshold value Ia used in the blow-off determination. Consequently, in the next cycle, it is possible to reliably prevent blow-off, thereby reliably preventing a misfire. |
| US10371114B2 |
Overrunning clutch for an engine starter adapter
A device for operatively connecting an engine starter to an engine where the engine includes an engine crankshaft and the engine starter has a starter shaft with a length and a worm, or worm screw, of a worm drive spaced radially from the starter adapter shaft and within the length of the shaft is described herein. The device compromises a worm gear assembly as operatively attached to the starter adapter shaft. The a worm gear assembly includes a worm gear, or worm wheel, positioned to engage the worm and an overrunning clutch positioned radially between the worm gear and the starter adapter shaft and operatively engaging the starter adapter shaft. |
| US10371112B1 |
Methods and systems for activating a stop/start engine
Systems and methods for improving operation of a vehicle are presented. In one example, a controller notifies a human vehicle driver before electric power consumers that are electrically coupled to the vehicle are deactivated. The controller may notify the human driver in response to a state of charge of a vehicle battery. |
| US10371111B2 |
Device for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine
A device for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine comprising at least one injector. The injector includes an injector body, a high-pressure accumulator integrated into the injector body, an injection nozzle, a high-pressure bore, and a feed bore. The injection nozzle defines a nozzle chamber and has a nozzle needle configured to be guided in an axially movable manner and that is surrounded by the nozzle chamber. The high-pressure bore is connected to the high-pressure accumulator and the nozzle chamber. The feed bore is configured to feed high-pressure fuel to the high-pressure accumulator. Additionally, the feed bore has a lance connection positioned laterally on the injector body, is formed as a bore separate from the high-pressure bore, and connects the lance connection directly to the high-pressure accumulator. |
| US10371110B2 |
Fuel injector having particulate-blocking perforation array
An engine head assembly includes a plurality of fuel injectors each positioned within a fuel injector bore in an engine head, and fluidly coupled with a fluid conduit. Each fuel injector includes a valve assembly within a fuel injector case such that an interior fluid space is formed between the fuel injector case and the valve assembly. The fuel injector case includes an elongate body having a particulate-blocking perforation array formed therein, and that is structured to block particulates in fuel entering the fuel injector from the fluid conduit. |
| US10371103B2 |
Vaporized fuel introduction apparatus
A vaporized fuel introduction apparatus introduces vaporized fuel to an intake system that includes a compressor housing that houses a compressor impeller and an intake duct that is coupled to an upstream side of the compressor housing. The vaporized fuel introduction apparatus includes a circulation path, a vaporized fuel introduction path, and an ejector mechanism. The circulation path is made up of a housing-side flow path provided as a single body with the compressor housing and a duct-side flow path provided as a single body with the intake duct. The circulation path circulates compressed air flowing in a portion of the compressor housing which is downstream of the compressor impeller to the intake duct. The vaporized fuel introduction path is coupled to the circulation path and guides the vaporized fuel. The ejector mechanism is provided in the circulation path. |
| US10371091B2 |
Electric thrust reverser actuation system with controlled brake assist
A thrust reverser control system includes a plurality of actuators, an electric motor, an electric brake, and a control. Each actuator is responsive to an actuator input torque to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. The electric motor is coupled to each of the actuators and is configured, upon being energized from a voltage source having a supply voltage magnitude, to supply the actuator input torque to the actuators and further configured to selectively generate regenerative current. The electric brake is coupled to be selectively supplied with the regenerative current and is configured, upon being supplied with the regenerative current, to supply a braking torque that slows movement of the actuators. The control is coupled to the electric brake and is configured, upon the supply voltage magnitude exceeding a predetermined value, to cause the regenerative current to be supplied to the electric brake. |
| US10371085B2 |
Cylinder liner and method of forming the same
A high strength cast iron material for application in heavy duty diesel engines with Pa peak cylinder pressure greater than 240 bar is disclosed, the material a ductile material austempered to get a ausferrite matrix structure with higher mechanical properties than conventional cast iron materials available by using a designed low cost alloying cast material with heat treatment. Furthermore, the cylinder liner may be formed using novel heat treatment and/or fine honing processes to improve the properties thereof. |
| US10371084B2 |
Drive device for fuel injection devices
A method for detecting variations between the quantities of fuel injected into cylinders by fuel injection devices and correcting the fuel injection quantity variation while minimizing the computational load on a drive device and the level of performance required of a pressure sensor includes a drive device for fuel injection control, wherein movable valves are driven so that predetermined quantities of fuel are injected by applying, for the duration of a set energization time, a current that will reach an energization current to solenoids of a plurality of fuel injection devices which open/close fuel flow paths. The drive device is characterized in that the set energization time or energization current is corrected on the basis of a pressure detection value from a pressure sensor that is attached to a fuel supply pipe disposed upstream of the plurality of fuel injection devices. |
| US10371083B2 |
Systems and methods for fuel control during cold starts
A cold start control system for a vehicle having a spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine includes a startup control module and a fuel actuator module. The startup control module sets a mode of operation to a cold start mode. In response to setting the mode to the cold start mode, the startup control module determines target combustion parameters and a predetermined amount of fuel, wherein the predetermined amount of fuel is less than an amount of fuel required to initiate a combustion stroke of the SIDI engine. The startup control module controls injection of the predetermined amount of fuel, during cranking of the SIDI engine, based on the target combustion parameters. The fuel actuator module injects the predetermined amount of fuel, during cranking, based on the target combustion parameters. |
| US10371081B2 |
System and methods for adaptively determining turbocharger speed
Turbocharger systems and related methods and devices are provided for determining rotational speed of a turbocharger. A speed sensing device is mounted to a turbocharger and includes an acceleration sensing arrangement and an acoustic sensing arrangement. The speed sensing device outputs an acceleration-based speed value as the current turbo speed when the acceleration-based speed is stable, and otherwise outputs an acoustic-based speed value to as the current turbo speed if the acoustic-based speed value stable or outputs an estimated value as the current turbo speed when both of the acceleration-based and acoustic-based speeds are unstable. In exemplary embodiments, the acceleration sensing arrangement and the acoustic sensing arrangement are provided on a common substrate. |
| US10371080B2 |
Method and device for inspecting an oxygen sensor
A method is disclosed for detecting a malfunction of an oxygen sensor in the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine having several cylinders. The cylinders are operated at the same air-fuel ratio and the resultant first output signal of the oxygen sensor is monitored. The cylinders are operated at varying air-fuel ratios and the resultant second output signal of the oxygen sensor is monitored. The first and second output signals are compared to determine whether the oxygen sensor has malfunctioned. |
| US10371079B2 |
Method and system for knock sensor rationality check
Methods and systems are provided for determining engine knock sensor degradation. In one example, a method may include sending an excitation signal to an actuator to generate vibrations in the absence of engine combustion, and determining engine knock sensor degradation by comparing the knock sensor output with the excitation signal. |
| US10371077B2 |
Systems and methods to regulate dynamic settings for engine speed control management
In some embodiments, a vehicle is provided having improved fuel economy by using gradual engine speed control. Once a governor activation threshold is crossed, a dynamic engine speed limit that gradually increases over time is implemented. In some embodiments, if the engine speed does not continue to rise over time, increases in the dynamic engine speed limit may be paused. In some embodiments, if the engine speed increases at too great of a rate for too long of a time, the dynamic engine speed limit may be reset. In some embodiments, increasing, pausing, and/or resetting the dynamic engine speed limit allows gradual acceleration while also avoiding torque lock. |
| US10371075B2 |
Control apparatus for internal combustion engine
An EGR rate estimation method using an EGR valve opening area involves aggravated EGR rate estimation accuracy as an EGR valve is deteriorated and is unable to satisfy required accuracy when a target EGR rate is high. With a method for correcting a fuel injection amount by a fuel injection valve through estimation of a purge air-fuel ratio on the basis of variations in an air-fuel ratio variable depending on whether purging is performed, the fuel injection correction fails to accommodate the change in the air-fuel ratio when concentration of fuel evaporative emissions adsorbed by an activated carbon of a canister is high, resulting in reduced conversion efficiency of a catalyst. An arrangement includes an introduction port that is disposed in an intake pipe and through which a gas other than fresh air flows in the intake pipe and humidity sensors disposed upstream and downstream, respectively, of the introduction port. The EGR rate or the purge air-fuel ratio in the intake pipe is estimated using detection values of the respective humidity sensors. |
| US10371073B2 |
Vehicle system and method of heating soot filter by using the same
A vehicle system includes: an engine including a combustion chamber in which an air-fuel mixture is burned to generate energy, an intake manifold which supplies air to the combustion chamber, an injector which supplies fuel to the combustion chamber, and an exhaust manifold which discharges exhaust gas generated by combustion of the air-fuel mixture through an exhaust pipe; a hybrid starter and generator (HSG) which generates electricity by starting the engine or by using energy generated in the engine; a soot filter which is mounted to the exhaust pipe and collects particulate matters (soot) included in exhaust gas; and a control unit which controls an operation of the injector and controls an operation of the HSG, in which when the quantity of soot is larger than a predetermined quantity, the control unit increases a size of a load of the HSG by a predetermined load quantity until a temperature of the soot filter reaches a predetermined temperature. |
| US10371072B2 |
Method and device for detecting reverse rotation of an internal combustion engine
A toothed target rotationally fixed to a shaft of the engine includes a series of n real teeth, followed by m dummy teeth forming a reference zone. For each tooth k, the period of time separating the latter from the preceding tooth k−1 is measured. A signal exhibits at least one transition in level in a portion of the signal corresponding to the passage of the reference zone. A first and a second product are calculated for at least some of the values of k; the ratio between these two products is calculated; and the direction of rotation of the engine is detected, in case of correspondence of the ratio with a first noteworthy value and with a second noteworthy value which are representative, respectively, of rotation in a normal direction and rotation in a reverse direction. |
| US10371071B2 |
Systems and methods for non-intrusive closed-loop combustion control of internal combustion engines
Systems and methods for non-intrusive closed-loop control of internal combustion engines are provided. Systems of the non-intrusive closed-loop control of internal combustion engines include a plurality of engine operating condition sensors, an electronic control unit with a Gaussian process model, and a look-up table. The electronic control unit estimates an MFB50 of the internal combustion engine using the Gaussian process model and with engine operating condition data as input. A desired MFB50 is obtained from the look-up table and a command of a control parameter to a fuel injector for the internal combustion engine is executed by the electronic control unit and as a function of the comparison of the estimated MFB50 and the desired MFB50. |
| US10371069B2 |
Control system for a flexible fuel internal combustion engine
In previous control systems for engines that fuelled with a conventional fuel and an alternative fuel, a conventional fuel controller controlled fuelling for both fuels. This required extensive modifications to both the conventional fuel controller and an alternative fuel controller. A control system for an engine comprises a first control unit programmed to generate a first pulse width to actuate a first fuel injector to introduce a first fuel; a second control unit programmed to generate a second pulse width to actuate a second fuel injector to introduce a second fuel; and a communication line between the first and second control units. The first control unit determines a total fuel energy amount to be introduced by the first and second fuel injectors. The second control unit determines a first fraction of the total fuel energy amount to be from the first fuel and a second fraction of the total fuel energy amount to be from the second fuel. |
| US10371066B2 |
Unmanned aircraft and operation method for the same
An unmanned aircraft includes a propulsion system having a diesel or kerosene internal combustion engine and a charger device for engine charging. The propulsion system can be a hybrid propulsion system or a parallel hybrid propulsion system. |
| US10371063B2 |
Turbine engine and method of cooling thereof
A turbine engine including a core engine cowl including a compartment, a cooling airflow source positioned within the compartment, and a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system coupled in communication with the cooling airflow source. The FADEC system is configured to determine a flight status of the turbine engine, and actuate the cooling airflow source when the turbine engine is not in flight, and before the turbine engine has been shut down, such that heat is exhausted from the compartment. |
| US10371061B2 |
Turbine section of high bypass turbofan
A turbofan engine has an engine case and a gaspath through the engine case. A fan has a circumferential array of fan blades. The engine further has a compressor, a combustor, a gas generating turbine, and a low pressure turbine section. A speed reduction mechanism couples the low pressure turbine section to the fan. A bypass area ratio is greater than about 6.0. The low pressure turbine section airfoil count to bypass area ratio is below about 170. |
| US10371059B2 |
Cabin blower system
An aircraft cabin blower system comprising a transmission and a compressor is disclosed. The system has a forward configuration in which the compressor is drivable in use via the transmission. The transmission comprises a toroidal continuously variable transmission giving selectively variable control over the rate at which the compressor is driven. |
| US10371058B2 |
Operation of a gas turbine comprising an interpolated operating curve deviation
An operating method for a gas turbine by partial-load operation, includes setting of a power setpoint value for a predefined temperature value; determining the two operating curves as a function of temperature according to the power of the gas turbine, wherein the power setpoint value is located between said operating curves; determining the difference in power of said two operating curves at the substantially constant predetermined temperature value; determining a power deviation from the predetermined power setpoint value of one of the two operating curves at the substantially constant predetermined temperature value; calculating an interpolated operating curve deviation on the basis of the difference in power and the power deviation, wherein the temperature is a turbine outlet temperature or a computationally determined turbine inlet temperature. |
| US10371057B2 |
Fuel injector device
Disclosed is a fuel injector device having a body with a leading edge and a trailing edge and defining a streamwise direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge, the fuel injector device body having a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall, each wall extending between and including the leading edge and the trailing edge and the walls conjoining each other at the leading edge and the trailing edge, each wall having a streamwise extent and a crosswise extent, the walls further enclosing an internal space, at least one fluid plenum being provided within the internal space, the fluid plenum at least at one of an upstream end and/or a downstream end being delimited by an internal wall structure, wherein at least one surface of the wall structure is an inclined surface which forms an angle with the streamwise direction which is smaller than or equal to a maximum angle, wherein the maximum angle is 60°. |
| US10371054B2 |
Cooling-air supply device for a gas turbine
A cooling-air supply device for a gas turbine, in particular an aircraft gas turbine, including a cooling air chamber, that is disposed about a turbine shaft of the gas turbine, at least one cooling-air inlet opening, and at least one cooling-air outlet orifice; the cooling-air supply device having a first and a second axial bounding wall, and a peripheral wall that joins the two axial bounding walls, which, together, form the cooling air chamber; in at least one of the axial bounding walls, a plurality of cooling-air outlet orifices being provided, which are circumferentially distributed about the turbine shaft and are adapted to allow the cooling air to essentially be discharged from the individual cooling-air outlet orifices in the direction of rotation of the gas turbine. In the axial direction, the respective axial bounding wall having the cooling-air outlet orifices has a layer-type structure; the cooling-air outlet orifices being formed by deformation of at least one first cooling air chamber-side layer and by deformation of at least one second, turbine-side layer. |
| US10371053B2 |
Microchannel heat exchangers for gas turbine intercooling and condensing
A gas turbine engine heat exchange system includes a first microchannel heat exchanger (MCHX) configured to transfer heat between a first air stream and a working fluid. The first MCHX includes a plurality of air-passage layers. Each of the air-passage layers includes a plurality of etched air-passage microchannels that are configured to allow passage of the first air stream therethrough. The first MCHX also includes a plurality of working fluid layers. Each working fluid layer includes a plurality of etched working fluid microchannels that are configured to allow passage of the working fluid therethrough. |
| US10371051B2 |
Gas turbine engine noise reducing nose cone
A fan section for a gas turbine engine includes a fan hub and a nose cone section operatively mounted to the fan hub. The nose cone section includes a noise attenuation feature. |
| US10371048B2 |
Combustor and gas turbine
A combustor having a plurality of nozzles (main nozzles) to supply fuel disposed, includes a water supplier that is connected to all or part of the plurality of nozzles to supply water to each of a plurality of fuel pipes. The water supplier is configured to vary a supply amount of water for each of plurality of nozzles to which the water is supplied. |
| US10371042B2 |
Uniflow scavenging two-cycle engine
A uniflow scavenging two-cycle engine includes an scavenging port having a swirling guide portion that guides scavenging gas into a cylinder in a direction inclined with respect to a radial direction of the cylinder, and a center guide portion that is provided to be closer to a crank side of the cylinder than the swirling guide portion and guides the scavenging gas further toward the center side of the cylinder than the swirling guide portion. At least a part of the center guide portion faces a piston when the piston is positioned at bottom dead center during the high compression ratio mode, and the center guide portion and the piston do not face each other or an area of facing the piston is smaller than that during the high compression ratio mode when the piston is positioned at bottom dead center during the low compression ratio mode. |
| US10371036B2 |
System and method for monitoring particulate filter condition in an aftertreatment system
A system and method for monitoring filtering condition in an aftertreatment system comprises measuring a first pressure upstream of a first particulate filter in the aftertreatment system. A second pressure downstream of the first particulate filter and upstream of a second particulate filter in the aftertreatment system is measured. A third pressure downstream of the second particulate filter is also measured. A difference in pressure between the second pressure and the third pressure is determined which corresponds to a filtering condition of the first particulate filter. The difference in pressure is compared with a predetermined threshold. If the difference in pressure exceeds the predetermined threshold the failure of the first particulate filter is identified. |
| US10371033B2 |
Diesel exhaust fluid tank for an off-road vehicle
A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank for an off-road vehicle including a retaining bar configured to support the DEF tank and a channel molded into a side of the DEF tank. The channel is configured to interface with the retaining rod. The DEF tank further including a cutout formed within the channel, wherein the cutout establishes a gap between the retaining bar and a body of the DEF tank. The DEF tank also includes a drain channel molded into an exterior surface of the DEF tank. The drain channel is configured to provide structural support to the DEF tank, and the gap is configured to enable DEF flow downwardly into the drain channel without contacting the retaining bar. |
| US10371031B2 |
Methods and systems for introducing reductant into an exhaust passage
Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust passage having a plurality of catalysts. In one example, a method may include injecting reductant via one or more injectors of the exhaust passage and monitoring injection conditions by flowing exhaust gas to the engine. |
| US10371030B2 |
Diesel exhaust fluid system
An exhaust gas purification system includes a tank for storing a fluid and a mounting plate coupled to the tank. A baffle is positioned inside the tank below the mounting plate. The baffle has an outer wall defining an interior cavity and an opening. A sensor is positioned in the interior cavity for detecting a condition of the fluid. A supply conduit extends through the mounting plate into the tank. A return conduit extends through the mounting plate into the tank and has an outlet positioned to discharge a return fluid below the opening and exterior to the baffle and the interior cavity. |
| US10371028B2 |
Method and system for a particulate filter having a bypass
Methods and systems are provided for an emission control device that includes a particulate filter with a bypass. In one example, a method includes bypassing the particulate filter when the exhaust gas has a decreased soot load and when the particulate filter has a decreased soot storage. The method further includes reducing the filter bypass flow and terminating or adjusting a deceleration fuel shut-off operation due to an exhaust temperature proximate to the particulate filter being above a threshold. |
| US10371027B2 |
Exhaust gas purification system of working machine
An exhaust gas purification system of a working machine is operable to reduce a loss of a working time caused by a point that it takes a long time to renew an exhaust gas purification device by throttle devices. The exhaust gas purification system of the working machine is provided with a common rail type engine which is mounted to the working machine, an exhaust gas purification device which is arranged in an exhaust system of the engine, and at least one of the intake air throttle device and the exhaust gas throttle device. It is provided with mode selection input means which selects whether an auxiliary renewing mode is executed or a forced renewing mode is executed in the case that a clogged state of the exhaust gas purification device is equal to or more than a prescribed level. |
| US10371022B2 |
Valve apparatus having slowly revolving rotary valves for internal combustion engines
A valve system for internal combustion engines that is controlled by a camshaft is a potential source of engine damage if the timing thereof is disrupted (e.g. when the timing belts rupture). Furthermore, valves in combination with the camshaft and the timing chain contribute to noise and vibrations during operation. The production costs can be high. Thus, the engine is positioned higher and is heavier. Thus, there is proposed a valve mechanism composed of a plurality of gas exchange valves that revolve slowly about the cylinder wall. Each rotary valve is controlled separately and has symmetrical openings. The number of openings in the rotary valve corresponds to the number of working cycles per revolution. Since each rotary valve is driven separately and as a result of the size of the openings in the valve, it is possible to obtain different phase shifts, valve overlaps and opening times. |
| US10371021B2 |
Exhaust valve assembly for a two-stroke internal combustion engine and method for cleaning same
A method for cleaning an exhaust valve of a two-stroke internal combustion engine is provided. The method comprises: requesting an exhaust valve cleaning cycle if at least one of a first condition or a second condition is satisfied; initiating the exhaust valve cleaning cycle if at least one of a third condition or a fourth condition is satisfied; and aborting the exhaust valve cleaning cycle if at least one of the at least one of the third or fourth conditions is no longer satisfied. The first condition is a time elapsed since a previous cleaning cycle has been completed being greater than a predetermined time. The second condition is a rate of opening of the exhaust valve being less than predetermined rate. The third condition is a throttle valve being closed. The fourth condition is an engine speed being less than a predetermined engine speed. |
| US10371018B2 |
Device and method for fast position control of a hydraulic actuator
A method, control system, and variable valve timing system are provided for controlling an actuator that can be switched into an on state and an off state with pulse width modulation. The systems and method include controls configured to determine an actual system parameter on a first time schedule and a desired system parameter on a second time schedule. On a third time schedule, a position error difference between the actual system parameter and the desired system parameter is determined. The third time schedule is configured to begin and to determine the position error difference each time that the actual system parameter is determined and each time that the desired system parameter is determined. A desired duty cycle is determined, and a duty cycle command is sent to a pulse width modulation output unit. |
| US10371010B2 |
Tie rod for a mid-turbine frame
A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner frame case that includes a bolt opening and at least one spoke for connecting an outer frame case to the inner frame case that includes an inlet passage that extends in a radial direction. A central bolt extends through the bolt opening for securing at least one spoke to the inner frame case. |
| US10371009B2 |
Turbomachine casing comprising a cavity-free shroud and yokes reinforced by stiffeners
The invention relates to a turbomachine casing (1) comprising: a hub (2), an outer shroud (3), and yokes (11) projecting from the outer shroud (3), for attaching the housing (1), characterized in that it comprises at least one stiffener (10) extending between pairs of yokes (11) facing each other, and comprising a central part (18) and side arms (19) projecting from the central part (18). |
| US10371008B2 |
Turbine shroud
A turbine shroud for a gas turbine engine includes an annular metallic carrier and a ceramic-containing blade track. A connection is formed between the annular metallic carrier and the ceramic-containing blade track by insert pins extending through metallic carrier into the ceramic-containing blade track. |
| US10371007B2 |
Auxiliary oil pump for gas turbine engine gear reduction
A gas turbine engine has a turbine driving a gear reduction. The gear reduction drives a fan drive shaft assembly to, in turn, drive a fan rotor at a reduced speed relative to the turbine. A generator generates current upon rotation of the fan drive assembly. The generator supplies electric current to an electric motor driven pump. The electric motor driven pump delivers lubricant to components within the gear reduction. |
| US10371005B2 |
Multi-ply heat shield assembly with integral band clamp for a gas turbine engine
A heat shield assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first heat shield ply assembly defined about an axis; a second heat shield ply assembly defined about the axis, the second heat shield ply assembly receivable at least partially over the first heat shield assembly and a band clamp mounted to the second heat shield assembly to circumferentially retain the first heat shield ply assembly and the second heat shield ply assembly. |
| US10371002B2 |
Control system for a gas turbine engine
Systems and methods for shutting down a gas turbine engine in response to a severe mechanical failure include determining a rate of change of one or more process conditions. If the rate of change of the one or more process conditions exceeds a respective predetermined failure threshold, a potential severe mechanical failure of the gas turbine engine may be determined. Steps may be taken to confirm the potential severe mechanical failure of the gas turbine engine. In response, an engine restart is prevented. |
| US10370998B2 |
Flexibly mounted ceramic matrix composite seal segments
A segmented turbine shroud for radially encasing a turbine in a gas turbine engine comprises a carrier comprising a flange; a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) seal segment comprising a portion defining a pin-receiving bore; an elongated pin extending through the pin-receiving bore; a bushing surrounding the elongated pin within the bore; and a flexible mounting member, the flexible mounting member being connected to the bushing and the carrier flange to thereby flexibly mount the CMC seal segment to the carrier. |
| US10370996B2 |
Floating, non-contact seal with offset build clearance for load imbalance
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine comprising: a first structure, a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure, and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure, where the seal includes: a shoe, a first beam coupled to the shoe, and a second beam coupled to the shoe, where during a non-operational state of the engine a reference point of the shoe is substantially centered within a range of radial deflections of the reference point of the shoe over the operating range of the engine. |
| US10370995B2 |
Gas turbine engine vane end devices
A turbomachinery component of a gas turbine engine is disclosed having a number of techniques of reducing the effects of a gap flow between an airfoil member of the gas turbine engine and a wall of the gas turbine engine. The airfoil member can be variable and in one form is a variable turbine vane. In one embodiment a brush seal is included between the vane and the wall. In another form a wear surface is disposed between the vane and the wall. In yet another form a moveable member capable of being actuated to change position can be disposed between the vane and the wall to alter the size of a gap between the two. |
| US10370993B2 |
Sliding seal
The present disclosure relates generally to a sliding seal between two components. The sliding seal includes a first seal section and an uncoupled second seal section which allows the first and second seal sections to move relative to one another during relative movement between the two components. A wave spring disposed between the first and second seal sections biases the first and second seal sections away from one another. A compliant seal is carried by the second seal section. Other combinations of seal sections, wave springs, and compliant seals are also disclosed. |
| US10370992B2 |
Seal with integral assembly clip and method of sealing
A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes first and second split-ring seals. The first split-ring seal includes circumferentially separated first and second ends, laterally separated first and second edges, a first sealing lobe adjacent the first edge, and a first integral clip portion adjacent the second edge. The first sealing lobe has a curved surface extending laterally outward from the first edge. The second split-ring seal is slidably received and nested in the first seal. The second split-ring seal includes circumferentially separated third and fourth ends and laterally separated third and fourth edges. |
| US10370991B2 |
Gas turbine engine and seal assembly therefore
The present disclosure relates generally to a hydrostatic advanced low leakage seal having a shoe supported by at least two beams. An anti-vibration beam spacer is disposed in contact with two adjacent beams and operative to mitigate an externally induced vibratory response of the beams. |
| US10370987B2 |
Blade or vane row and gas turbine
A blade or vane row including a plurality of blade or vane segments (10), each including a blade or vane body (11), being disposed in a rotational direction to form an annular shape and defining a flow path (R) along which working fluid (G) flows. The blade or vane segments (10) each have an end wall portion (12, 13) that faces the flow path (R) and extends in a rotational direction. The blade or vane body extends from the end wall portion, and the blade or vane body is disposed in the flow path (R). Surfaces (15A, 15B) of the end wall portion (12, 13) in the rotational direction each include an inclined portion (16). The inclined portion is inclined so as to extend to a flow path (R) side and downstream in a turn direction of the working fluid (G) that flows along the flow path (R). |
| US10370982B2 |
Double shelf squealer tip with impingement cooling of serpentine cooled turbine blades
A turbine blade comprises a leading edge, a trailing edge, a squealer tip floor, and one or more walls arranged to form a cooling circuit within the turbine blade, the one or more walls forming an impingement shelf having one or more impingement holes through which coolant is expelled to cool the turbine blade. |
| US10370980B2 |
Lost core structural frame
A lost core mold component comprises a first leg and a second leg with a plurality of crossover members connecting the first and second legs. The plurality of crossover members includes outermost crossover members spaced from each other. Adjacent ends of each of the first and second legs, and second crossover members are spaced closer to each other than are the outermost crossover members. Central crossover members extend between the first and second leg and between the second crossover members. The outermost crossover members extend for a first cross-sectional area. The second crossover members extend for a second cross-sectional area and the central crossover members extend for a third cross-sectional area. The first cross-sectional area is greater than the second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area is greater than the third cross-sectional area. A gas turbine engine and component are also disclosed. |
| US10370979B2 |
Baffle for a component of a gas turbine engine
An airfoil according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an airfoil body defining a cavity, and a baffle including a baffle body including sidewalls and defining an internal passage for conveying coolant. The baffle body is situated in the cavity such that a majority of external surfaces of the sidewalls abut the cavity. |
| US10370978B2 |
Turbine blade
An airfoil comprises one or more internal cooling circuits. The cooling circuits can be fed with a flow of cooling fluid from one or more cooling air inlet passages in fluid communication with the cooling circuits. The cooling circuits can further comprise a leading edge cooling circuit defined by a supply passage, a pin bank passage divided into one or more sub-circuits by pin banks disposed within the pin bank passage, and at least first and second cooling passages. The cooling circuits can provide the cooling fluid flow within the airfoil to cool the airfoil, as well as provide a cooling fluid to a plurality of film holes to create a cooling film on the external surface of the airfoil. |
| US10370972B2 |
Method for manufacturing a turbine wheel
A method for manufacturing a turbine wheel comprising casting the turbine wheel from an austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloy, subjecting the cast turbine wheel to hot isostatic pressing and then subjecting a surface of the hot isostatically pressed turbine wheel to plastic deformation, wherein said hot isostatic pressing is effected at a pressure of 98 to 200 MPa and a temperature of 1160 to 1220° C. for a time period of 225 to 300 minutes. There is further described a hot isostatically pressed cast turbine wheel manufactured from an austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloy, the turbine wheel having a plastically deformed surface; and a turbocharger incorporating such a turbine wheel. |
| US10370966B1 |
Rear of base block
An improved base block is disclosed for use mainly in road milling equipment, but also capable of use in trenching equipment and mining equipment. The base mounting portion is shortened in length from such prior art base blocks and has a reduced length device receiving portion extending therefrom that includes a bore therethrough. Rearwardly of the device receiving portion, the base mounting portion includes a reduced diameter semi-bore or curved wall capable of engaging a portion of the shank side wall of a standard length bit/holder shank. Additionally, an angled slot adjacent the rear of the device receiving bore increases access to the rear to aid removal of a bit/holder therefrom. |
| US10370963B2 |
Method for selecting bed boundaries and log squaring using electromagnetic measurements
Techniques for log squaring using both directional and non-directional electromagnetic measurements are disclosed. The techniques described herein can be used for determining bed boundary locations and assigning resistivity values to each layer in a layered earth model, regardless of well deviation. Potential bed boundary locations can be derived from both directional and non-directional electromagnetic measurement data. The bed boundary locations from the directional and non-directional measurements can then be consolidated using a weighted averaging scheme, where weight can be dependent based on apparent formation dip. By combining the results from both directional and non-directional measurements, the log squaring techniques described herein can be used in most wells regardless of the well angle (the angle can be arbitrary). Once bed boundaries are selected, formation properties, such as horizontal resistivity (Rh) and vertical resistivity (Rv) can be assigned to the model layers. |
| US10370961B2 |
Downhole tool and electronics packaging configuration therefor
A tool for use in a borehole in a geological formation may include a chassis, a drill collar surrounding the chassis, a port plug coupled between the drill collar and the chassis, RF antennas carried by the drill collar, and a multi-chip module (MCM) electronics package(s). The electronics package(s) may include a hermetically sealed electronics housing positioned between the chassis and the drill collar, a substrate within the electronics housing, RF transmitter circuitry on the substrate to cooperate with at least one first RF antenna to transmit RF signals into the geological formation, and RF receiver circuitry on the substrate to cooperate with at least one second RF antenna to receive RF signals from the geological formation. Furthermore, an electronics housing mount may couple the electronics housing with the port plug, and the electronics housing mount may have a passageway extending therethrough for receiving the port plug. |
| US10370958B2 |
Systems and methods for locally performing well testing
A method for locally performing a well test may include receiving, at a processor, data associated with a flow of hydrocarbons directed into an output pipe via a multi-selector valve configured to couple to one or more hydrocarbon wells. The method may also include determining one or more virtual flow rates of the liquid and gas components based on the data. The method may then send a signal to a separator configured to couple to the output pipe, wherein the signal is configured to cause the separator to perform a well test for a respective well when the virtual flow rates of the liquid and gas components do not substantially match well test data associated with the respective well, wherein the well test data comprises one or more flow rates of the liquid and gas components determined during a previous well test for the respective well. |
| US10370955B2 |
Method of calculating pore pressure while drilling
A method for calculating pore pressure of a subsurface includes the steps of obtaining a resistivity value while drilling in a region wherein there is a shallow depth (reference depth) where shale is in a hydrostatic condition, or where shale is not in hydrostatic condition but where the pore pressure at such depth can be estimated and calculating, using a processor, a pore pressure at a drilling location based on the following Formula (I): PP=OvB−(OvB−Hyd)(R/R0)øn wherein PP is pore pressure, OvB is the overburden value associated with the drilling location, Hyd is hydrostatic pore pressure, R is a measured value of resistivity, R0 is the resistivity at a reference depth or is an imposed value of resistivity, and øn is a normalized value of porosity. |
| US10370954B2 |
Method for surveying drill holes, drilling arrangement, and borehole survey assembly
A method is disclosed for surveying drill holes with a drilling arrangement and borehole survey assembly. The method can include providing a drill tool having at least one drill rod and a drill bit assembly, and providing a borehole survey tool having a sensor) for measuring a borehole. In the method a drill tool having a central flushing channel for conducting flushing fluid to the drill bit assembly is used, and the borehole survey tool is arranged in the central flushing channel so that flushing fluid can flow in the central flushing channel past the borehole survey tool. |
| US10370952B2 |
Drilling operations that use compositional properties of fluids derived from measured physical properties
The physical properties of a fluid may be used in deriving the compositional properties of the fluid, which may, in turn, be used to influence an operational parameters of a drilling operation. For example, a method may include drilling a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a drilling fluid as part of a drilling operation; circulating or otherwise containing the drilling fluid in a flow path that comprises the wellbore; measuring at least one physical property of the drilling fluid at a first location and a second location along the flow path; deriving a compositional property of the drilling fluid at the first location and the second location based on the at least one physical property that was measured; comparing the compositional property of the drilling fluid at the first location and the second location; and changing an operational parameter of the drilling operation based on the comparison. |
| US10370941B2 |
Well performance index method for evaluating well performance
A method for ranking performance of each production well in a plurality of production wells includes sensing a production parameter value for each production well using a sensor and receiving the production parameter value for each production well using a processor. The method also includes performing two or more different calculations for each production well using the production parameter value, each calculation providing a calculated performance indicator, multiplying each calculated performance indicator by a weight factor to provide a weighted performance indicator; and summing each of the weighted performance indicators for each production well to provide a unit-less performance index value for each production well. The method further includes inputting into the processor a threshold value of the unit-less performance index and identifying any production well that has a corresponding unit-less performance index value that exceeds the unit-less performance index threshold value as an under-performing well. |
| US10370937B2 |
Fracturing sleeves and methods of use thereof
A system for use in treating a wellbore may include a tubular string deployed in the wellbore; and at least one valve assembly connected to the tubular string, each valve assembly for establishing communication between the tubular string and a formation zone, the at least one valve assembly comprises a sleeve having at least one fluid port therein that expands in an axial direction when the valve assembly opens to form a flowpath between an interior of the tubular string and the formation zone. |
| US10370936B2 |
Chemical injection valve system
A technique facilitates controlled injection of a chemical injection fluid at a desired downhole location. A chemical injection valve is mounted along a well tubing and is disposed externally of an internal flow passage through the well tubing. The chemical injection valve is operated via hydraulic pressure which is applied to actuate the chemical injection valve between closed flow and open flow positions. The chemical injection valve controls flow of the chemical injection fluid to at least one injection port. The at least one injection port may be positioned to inject the chemical injection fluid into the internal flow passage of the well tubing. |
| US10370935B2 |
Packer assembly including a support ring
A packer system includes a gauge ring, an expanding ring arranged adjacent to the gauge ring, a back-up ring, a packer element arranged adjacent to the back-up ring, and a support ring arranged between the back-up ring and the expanding ring. The support ring promotes radial outward expansion of the expanding ring. |
| US10370930B2 |
Downhole tools comprising aqueous-degradable elastomer sealing elements with carbodiimide
Downhole tools comprising a body, wherein at least a portion of the body is degradable when exposed to a wellbore environment; and at least one aqueous-degradable sealing element comprising an aqueous-degradable elastomer comprising in the range of 0.05 to 1 parts by weight per hundred parts of the elastomer (phr) carbodiimide, wherein at least a portion of the aqueous-degradable sealing element hydrolytically degrades when exposed to an aqueous fluid. |
| US10370928B2 |
Structure with feed through
A technique provides protection against unwanted conditions in wellhead structures and other structures. According to the technique, a system provides a feed through in a wellhead structure or other type of structure. The feed through may accommodate a communication line routed therethrough. A closing device is positioned in the structure at a location to enable closing of the feed through via the closing device. Additionally, a condition-sensitive device is operatively engaged with the closing device to initiate actuation of the closing device once the condition-sensitive device is exposed to a predetermined condition. Upon exposure to the predetermined condition, the condition-sensitive device initiates closing of the feed through via the closing device. |
| US10370926B2 |
Apparatus and method to contain flange, pipe and valve leaks
A system and method for sealing around a fluid flow member includes a ram closing assembly. The ram closing assembly has a sealing chamber having a generally cylindrical shape when the ram closing assembly is in a closed position. A ram assembly is located at an end of the sealing chamber. The ram assembly has a pair of rams, each ram having an engaging surface, the engaging surface sized and shaped to seal around the fluid flow member. The ram assembly also has an actuating arm assembly connected to one of the rams and a ram body. The pair of rams is rotationally attached to the ram body. |
| US10370921B2 |
Tubular cutting tool
A method of cutting a tubular includes providing a rotatable cutting tool in the tubular, the cutting tool having a blade with a cutting structure thereon; extending the blade relative to the cutting tool; rotating the cutting tool relative to the tubular; guiding the cutting structure into contact with the tubular; cutting the tubular using the blade; and limiting extension of the blade. A rotatable blade for cutting a tubular includes a blade body extendable from a retracted position; a cutting structure disposed on a leading edge of the blade body, the cutting structure configured to cut the tubular; a stop on a first surface of the blade body; and an initial engagement point on a second surface of the blade body, the initial engagement point configured to guide the cutting structure into contact with the tubular. |
| US10370915B2 |
Gauge hanger
A gauge hanger 10 and a setting tool 12 are disclosed. The setting tool 12 includes an electro-mechanical impact driver 26 and a drive shaft 28 which extends out of an outer casing 12. The gauge hanger 10 comprises a nut 32 which can be engaged by the drive shaft 28. When the nut 32 is rotated it can draw a threaded mandrel 36 upwardly in a wellbore. This causes the grippers 40 in a linkage assembly to be driven radially outwardly so that they can grip the sides of the wellbore. A pin 52 is designed to shear once the grippers have engaged with the sides of the wellbore so that the setting tool 12 can be lifted clear. |
| US10370913B2 |
Gripper with spinning means
A gripping device for gripping and spinning a pipe body of various diameters includes a gripping assembly having a pair of gripping arms for gripping the outer surface of the pipe body, and a spinning device having a pair of rollers for spinning the pipe body as it is engaged by gripping arms. The gripping device also includes a rotatable input shaft and a coupler. The coupler connects the rotatable input shaft to the gripping assembly and to the spinning device and is employed to selectively engage the gripping arms and the spinning device. A brake is provided so as to selectively prevent at least one of the gripping assembly and the spinning device from being operated upon rotating the rotatable input shaft. |
| US10370911B2 |
Methods and systems for drilling boreholes in earth formations
Methods of drilling earth formations may involve removing a portion of an underlying earth formation utilizing cutting elements of an earth-boring drill bit. A rotational speed of the drill string may be sensed utilizing a first sensor. A rate of penetration of the drill string during advancement of the earth-boring drill bit may be sensed utilizing a second sensor. An instantaneous average depth of cut of cutting elements of the earth-boring drill bit may be determined utilizing a control unit to calculate the instantaneous average depth of cut based on a sensed rotational speed of the drill string and a sensed speed of advancement of the drill string. The weight on the earth-boring drill bit may be increased utilizing the drawworks when the instantaneous average depth of cut is less than the predetermined minimum depth of cut. |
| US10370909B2 |
Enhanced slickline
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a slickline for use in well drilling and hydrocarbon recovery operations includes a cable and an intermediate layer disposed around the cable. The slickline also includes a doped polymeric coating layered around the intermediate layer. The doped polymeric coating is a different material from the intermediate layer, and the doped polymeric coating includes a polymeric material doped with an element that is detectable within the doped polymeric coating via a detection machine for purposes of determining wear or other aspects about the conditions of the slickline. |
| US10370907B2 |
Disconnect and other devices for downhole assembly
A downhole tool for incorporation in a drill pipe for selective operation of the tool from surface level when the tool is in a wellbore. The tool comprises a controller electrically powered by a power source separate from surface level, a first sensor of the controller to detect a dynamic variable of the tool in the wellbore and produce an output signal dependent thereon; a second sensor of the controller to detect a mechanical signal transmitted from an operator at surface level; a motor driven by the power source under the control of the controller when said mechanical signal is received; and an actuator driven by the motor to actuate the tool; wherein the controller switches between at least two states in response to changes in said dynamic variable, only in said second state the controller being receptive to said mechanical signal from the operator to drive the motor. The tool may be a disconnect device and/or a circ sub. A disconnect device has axially displaceable die retention sleeve preventing radial movement of dies that lock between the dies and a mandrel. When the retention sleeve is moved so that the dies can move, the disconnect is actuated. A circsub has a body having a throughbore receiving a piston movable between open and closed positions to control ports in the body selectively connecting the throughbore with the wellbore, said motor driving said actuator to enable or disable movement of the piston to said open position. |
| US10370906B2 |
Method and apparatus to position and protect control lines being coupled to a pipe string on a rig
An apparatus to attach a control line to a tubular member, in which the apparatus includes a control line arm having a first control line guide coupled thereto, and a base having a second control line guide coupled thereto, with the control line arm coupled to the base and movable with respect to the base. The control line arm may be movable between a raised position and a collapsed position with respect to the base, and the control line arm may be at least one of slidably coupled and rotatably coupled to the base. |
| US10370900B2 |
Remote control of stroke and frequency of percussion apparatus and methods thereof
This disclosure describes methods and systems for remote control of stroke length and frequency of percussion apparatus, such as a rock hammer drill. At a high level, the hammer drill is allowed to stay at a default low stroke length and high frequency to avoid applying excessive cyclic stress to the housing of the hammer drill and can be controlled to operate at a long stroke length and low frequency when the hammer drill has engaged the target material. The long stroke length and low frequency during operation can be initiated when a sufficient forward feed pressure is provided. While the hammer drill is idling or retracting, the forward fee pressure is not sufficient for the long stroke length operation and thus the drill operates at the default state and at a safe stress level to avoid premature damage. |
| US10370893B2 |
Apparatus and method for assembly of structural profiles and resultant structures
A composite structure has a pair of parallel aluminum extrusions bridged by a polymer cap and defining a U-shape hollow. The hollow is filled with an expandable foam that adheres to and mechanically interdigitates with the extrusions, which have channels for receiving insertion legs of the extrusions and have extensions, which the foam encapsulates. End caps may be used to further delimit the hollow. The caps and the foam have a thermal conductivity less than that of the extrusions, providing a thermal break. An upper cap may be used and may incorporate features to compensate for the foam expansion. Excess foam may be trimmed. A forked tool may be used to hold the extrusions during joining. |
| US10370891B2 |
Adjustable threshold device
An adjustable door threshold device is disclosed. The device has a user-traversable threshold surface, a transverse surface, and a lift mechanism. The user-traversable threshold surface has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The transverse surface is positioned transverse to the first surface portion and between the first surface portion and second surface portions. The lift mechanism is operable to move the first surface portion from a lowered position to a raised position. When the first surface portion is in the lowered position the first surface portion is recessed from the second surface portion and the transverse surface extends above the first surface portion for overlapped mating with a door lip. |
| US10370889B2 |
Vehicle security box
Lockbox systems for securing items in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a hollow rectangular body has an open side which may be closed by a door. One or more L shaped locking members are disposed on the rear of the door adjacent a first longitudinal side. As the door is closed, the members are positioned to reside in locking recesses in a wall of the body, abuttably locking the door at the hinged side. Near a second side of the door, a locking mechanism is disposed that can be actuated to move a locking bolt into a bolt recess to secure the door in the body opening. The rear side surfaces of the door may be beveled to pair against a ridge disposed inside the opening to deter attempts to pry the door open. |
| US10370884B2 |
Hinge
A hinge comprises a hinge part, which can be secured on a door of the shutter and is mounted on a side part such that it can be pivoted via a carrying lever and a guide lever, also comprises at least one spring, by means of which the hinge part, in a self-retracting region of the hinge, is prestressed into a closed position, and further comprises a linear damper with a piston rod, which can be moved relative to a damper housing and is intended for damping a closing and/or opening movement of the hinge part, wherein a deflecting element is provided, said deflecting element being mounted on the side part such that it can be rotated about an axis and being arranged between the damper and the guide lever so that, during a closing movement of the hinge part, it moves the damper in order to generate a damping force, wherein, during an opening movement of the hinge part, the deflecting element moves the damper in order to generate a damping force before the fully open position of the hinge part has been reached. This makes it possible to avoid hard impact of a door in the opening direction. |
| US10370876B2 |
Locally and remotely actuable vehicle door lock
A vehicle door lock having a rotary latch arrangement and a release mechanism. The rotary latch arrangement includes a lock case in which a pivoted rotary latch and a pivoted locking pawl are arranged. The release mechanism includes a first release device with a traverse tube, a cable pull mechanism with a traction element led through the traverse tube and means for actuating the cable pull mechanism, and a pivotable actuation lever that engages in the lock case and which comprises two opposite actuation lever lateral surfaces. The actuation lever is rotatably connected with the first release device to be driven about an actuation lever rotary axis, wherein the locking pawl can be actuated by rotating the actuation lever so that the locking mechanism of the rotary latch can be released. |
| US10370865B2 |
Autonomous pool cleaning robot
A pool cleaning robot that has a water jet electrohydraulic motorized propulsion/pump unit and a waste-collecting body having a battery for powering said unit, the unit and the battery being contained inside a rotary and sealed turret, external to the body of the robot. The robot advantageously has an automatic direction reversing device having a vane secured to the turret with a first end stop and second end stops. |
| US10370862B1 |
Adhesive application apparatus for tiles
An apparatus for applying adhesive to a tile comprises a container for receiving the adhesive to be applied to the tile. The container defines a downwardly-opening orifice through which the adhesive is enabled to pass out of the container. The apparatus further features a substantially horizontally extending track coupled below the container and adapted for supporting the tile in sliding movement underneath the orifice from an inlet side of the orifice and past the orifice to an outlet side thereof so that the adhesive received in the container passes out of the orifice and onto the tile. |
| US10370861B2 |
System and method for a vented and water control siding, vented and water control sheathing and vented and water control trim-board
A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. |
| US10370859B2 |
Patio blocks and block systems with side surface positioning and retaining structures
A landscaping block having a block body with at least a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface and a fourth side surface, and opposed and substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer projection extending outwardly from each of the at least first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer locator positioned along each one of the first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The at least one spacer locator positioned along each side surface has a retaining surface shaped to receive a spacer projection, at least a portion of the retaining surface extending outwardly from the side surface. |
| US10370857B2 |
Adjustable railing
A vertically adjustable railing having first and second elongate balusters each with a first and second ends, the balusters having a first connection elements at their first ends and second connection elements along their length. An elongate handrail is pivotally connected at its first end to the first connection element of the first baluster and pivotally connected at its second end to the first connection element of the second baluster. An elongate lower rail having a first end and a second end is pivotally connected at its first end to the second connection element of the first baluster and pivotally connected at its second end to the second connection element of the second baluster. A distance between the first end and the second connection element of the first baluster is greater than the distance between the first end and the second connection element of the second baluster. |
| US10370851B2 |
Structural systems with improved sidelap and buckling spans
The invention relates to structural panel systems which utilize different configurations to increase the flexibility of the panel systems. The increased flexibility of the panel systems may be achieved through the use of improved connection patterns and/or improved sidelap strength. The improved sidelap strength may be achieved through the use of a reinforcing member between edges of the panels or other sidelap configurations that improve the strength of the system along the sidelaps. The increased flexibility may also be achieved through the use of orienting flutes of the panels in the same direction as the supports members of the panel systems. The different aspects of the invention that improve the flexibility of the systems may be utilized alone or in combination with each other to improve the wall panel systems or roof panel systems, or combinations thereof, to improve the displacement capacity of the panel systems for in-plane shear loading. |
| US10370849B2 |
Foam wall structure
A foam wall structure includes a frame, at least one primary support member, a slab of polyiso board and a foam layer. The frame can include: a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member; and two side members extending between the first and second members. The frame defining a front frame surface and an opposite rear frame surface. The at least one primary support member can be positioned between the two side members and extend between the first and second member. The primary support member defines a front support surface and an opposite rear support surface. The slab of polyiso board may be attached to the front frame surface. The foam layer can be received within at least a portion of the frame and overlies the front surface of the primary support member. A method of making a foam wall structure and a pre-fabricated wall is also disclosed. |
| US10370834B2 |
Automatic draining back flow prevention device
A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art. |
| US10370823B2 |
Work vehicle and method of controlling work vehicle
A power transmission device of a work vehicle includes a mode switching mechanism configured to switch a drive power transmission route to one mode of at least two modes. A second mode is used in a range with the higher transmission speed ratio than a first mode. A controller increases the rotation speed of the engine from a first rotation speed for the engine corresponding to a first vehicle speed when the vehicle speed is within a range greater than the first vehicle speed where the transmission speed ratio reaches a predetermined first value that is less than the maximum value of the transmission speed ratio obtainable by the power transmission device. When the transmission route is in the second mode, the first value is greater than a second value of the transmission speed ratio at which the rotation speeds of the first motor and the second motor are equal. |
| US10370822B2 |
Construction machine
When it is confirmed that a distal end portion of an attachment has reached a predetermined distance detection start position apart from a cab on the basis of a posture of the attachment detected by posture detector, a control apparatus determines whether or not an object to be detected has reached a predetermined stop position closer to the cab than the distance detection start position on the basis of a distance of the object to be detected by a distance detection sensor, and controls the drive unit so as to stop the attachment when determining that the object to be detected has reached the stop position, and the control apparatus controls the drive unit so that the speed of the distal end portion of the attachment becomes a predetermined target speed or lower when the distal end portion of the attachment reaches the distance detection start position. |
| US10370821B2 |
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a console box disposed to a side of an operator's seat, and a support including a rotational axis disposed in a left and right direction below the console box. The console box is configured to be rotatable in a forth and back direction. The support rotatably supports the console box around the rotational axis and between an operating position in which the console box is horizontally disposed and a retracted position in which the console box is inclined at a position in which the console box has been rotated rearward from the operating position. A spacing in a horizontal direction between front and rear ends of the console box disposed in the retracted position is less than a spacing in the horizontal direction between front and rear ends of the console box disposed in the operating position. |
| US10370820B2 |
Laying machine and a blade assembly
The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement for making a trench in the ground, a consolidation and laying means being arranged behind the blade arrangement, for clearing and safe-guarding the trench from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid and air. |
| US10370816B2 |
Integrated safety rail protection system
A safety rail protection system disclosed herein is adaptable to be positioned adjacent to a portal. The system may include a hinged gate having an opening and first and second opposing members, with the hinged gate being operable to open from a closed position to an open position. A first side rail may be present, and may include a first side gate projection extending at least partially into the hinged gate opening, with the first side rail interfacing with at least one of the first and second opposing members when the hinged gate is in the closed position. A second side rail may be present, and may include a second side gate projection extending at least partially into the hinged gate opening when the hinged gate is in the closed position. |
| US10370813B2 |
Water control apparatus
The invention relates to improved water control gates and related inflatable actuators, and associated sealing, manufacture and operation apparatus and methods. Advancements in technologies related to air fitting design, inflated bladder stress relief, inflatable bladder strength enhancement, water gate related slide friction mitigation, abutment and other impounded water seals, gate panel fabrication, traffic accommodating water impoundment structures, and water gate panel system operation efficiency, as well as nappe aeration, hinges, and bladder manufacture technology are disclosed herein. |
| US10370812B1 |
Encapsulated utility float
Embodiments of a modular flotation section include a utility trough molded into an upper end of the modular flotation section that extends an entire end-to-end distance of the modular flotation section. The utility trough has an open top end level with a top surface of the modular flotation section, opposing sidewalls that extend downward from the top surface, a closed bottom end, and two opposing open side ends. A depth and width of the utility trough is less than, respectively, a total height and width of the modular flotation section. Electrical cables, water lines, or a combination of the two may be placed within the trough, thereby isolation the cables and lines from the dock frame. |
| US10370805B2 |
Adjustable bolted steel plate connection
An adjustable structural connection can be used to join steel structural elements at a range of angles and is capable of adjusting in situ to accommodate additional angles or tolerances through cold bending. Pre-bent plate or plates may be loosely fitted around steel structural elements, such that holes in the plates align with holes of the steel structural elements. Placing bolts through the aligned holes and tightening those bolts can be used to cold bend the plate or plates and conform the angle of the pre-bent plates to a different angle defined by an apex joint of two steel structural elements. Specific tightening procedures may be employed. |
| US10370804B2 |
Quick change milling assembly for a cold planer
A milling assembly for a cold planer including a frame and an actuator assembly having a plurality of movable locking rods for mounting the milling assembly to the frame is disclosed. The milling assembly comprises a drum housing, and a plurality of mounting units fixed to the drum housing for mounting the milling assembly to the frame. The mounting units include a plurality of mounting holes configured to receive a respective end portion of one of the plurality of movable locking rods. In another embodiment, a milling assembly including an actuator assembly with movable locking rods is disclosed. |
| US10370802B1 |
Automatic water spray milling for cold planer
A cold planer machine may include a frame, a ground engaging member, a retracting vertical actuator system to raise and lower the frame, and a housing. The housing includes a vertical wall movable relative to the frame and a position detector to determine a relative vertical distance between the vertical wall and the frame. A drum in the housing is connected to the frame and rotates about a drum axis to plane the road surface. A spray bank disposed inside the housing is arranged to spray a fluid at the drum. A controller is configured to actuate fluid spray via the spray bank based at least in part on determining that the relative vertical distance is above a first threshold height value. |
| US10370796B2 |
Paper composite, packaging material, and production method of paper composite
The paper composite contains: a paper substrate having an air permeation resistance of 1,000 sec or less and bulk density of from 0.5 to 1.0 g/cm3; and a greaseproof layer on at least one side thereof, the greaseproof layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol polymer (A) and a cationic fluorine-containing polymer (B) having two specific constitutional units. A content of the copolymer (B) in the greaseproof layer is from 5 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polymer (A), an amount of the greaseproof layer on dry mass basis is from 0.1 to 3.0 g/m2, and a water vapor permeability of the paper composite is 1,000 g/m2·24 h or greater. |
| US10370795B2 |
Monitoring applicator rods and applicator rod nips
A sensor signal is generated from a plurality of sensors located on a sensing roll, wherein each sensor enters a nip between the sensing roll and a rotating component during each rotation of the sensing roll. A rotating applicator rod forms forming a second nip with the sensing roll such that each sensor enters the second nip during each rotation of the sensing roll and each sensor generates a sensor signal upon entering the second nip. A periodically occurring starting reference is generated associated with each rotation of the applicator rod and the signal generated by each sensor is received so that a particular one of the sensors which generated the signal is determined and one of a plurality of tracking segments is identified. The signal is stored to associate the sensor signal with the identified one tracking segment. |
| US10370794B2 |
Method for producing paper, and pitch removal agent
Provided is a method for producing paper and a pitch removal agent that can remove pitch efficiently.A pitch removal agent having an average polymerization degree of 300 to 2500, a saponification index of 70 to 88 mol % and satisfying, when the absorbance at a wavelength of 490 nm is designated as y (Abs) and the saponification index as x (mol %), the Numerical Formula (A) below is added to a pulp slurry during production of paper using waste paper in the step of deinking the waste paper by floatation and/or a step earlier: y=−0.0297x+b (A) (wherein, 70≤x≤88 and 2.80≤b≤3.03). |
| US10370790B2 |
Textiles including carbon nanotubes
A textile article includes a first fabric including a plurality of first carbon nanotubes coupled to the first fabric. The first carbon nanotubes of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes are metallic carbon nanotubes. A second fabric includes a plurality of second carbon nanotubes coupled to the second fabric. The second carbon nanotubes of the plurality of second carbon nanotubes are semiconductive carbon nanotubes. The first fabric is interconnected with the second fabric. |
| US10370786B2 |
Matrix for letters or patterns on fabric
A matrix for fabric includes engaging portions and decorating portions. The engaging portions are disposed over a surface area of the fabric. The decorating portions are installed at the engaging portions. The decorating portions form letters or patterns on the specific surface area of the fabric. The engaging portions may be aligned so as to form a lattice. Eyes of the lattice may be triangular, rectangular, or hexagonal. Each of the engaging portions may have a hole through the fabric. The engaging portions may include eyelets, each of which being fixed to the hole at an external perimeter of the eyelet. |
| US10370785B2 |
Article of footwear with upper having stitched polymer thread pattern and methods of making the same
An upper for an article of footwear, the upper including a base layer defining a least a portion of the upper and polymer threads stitched to the base layer. The polymer threads may include a core composed of a first material and a coating composed of a second material, where the melting point of the first material is higher than the melting point of the second material. The polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer by the coating of the polymer threads. The polymer threads may include one or more polymer thread sets stitched in pattern(s) on area(s) of an outer surface of the base layer to provide targeted characteristics to area(s) on the upper. In some embodiments, the polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer with heat and/or pressure. |
| US10370776B2 |
Antibody like protein
A general method and recombinant nucleic acid sequences, by means which the method selects a recombinant protein containing an FHA domain for binding a target molecule from a library proteins with a high-throughput method of creating protein variations within the FHA domain in non-conserved or non-structural sequences of the FHA scaffold, and the library may also be in the form of a phagemid or phage library wherein the ALP nucleic acid sequence is inserted into a vector capable of allowing the vector and expressed ALP protein from being virally packaged, and the recombinant nucleic acid sequences which are randomly mutated at varying non-conserved or non-structural FHA domain sequences. |
| US10370774B2 |
Chemical vapor deposition growth of graphene
A process of growing graphene includes: (1) providing a metal substrate; (2) annealing the metal substrate up to a growth temperature for an annealing time period and in the presence of a non-reducing gas; and (3) introducing a gas mixture to grow graphene over the metal substrate. The gas mixture includes a first gas and a second gas that is a carbon-containing precursor, a molar ratio of the first gas and the second gas is at least 100, and introducing the gas mixture is carried out at a pressure up to 100 mbar. |
| US10370773B2 |
Process for manufacturing synthetic single crystal diamond material using a pressure driven growth process and a plurality of seed pads with each seed pad comprising a plurality of single crystal diamond seeds
A method for manufacturing a plurality of synthetic single crystal diamonds, the method comprising: forming a plurality of seed pads, each seed pad comprising a plurality of single crystal diamond seeds anchored to, or embedded in, an inert holder; loading a carbon source, a metal catalyst, and the plurality of seed pads into a capsule; loading the capsule into a high pressure high temperature (HPHT) press; and subjecting the capsule to a HPHT growth cycle to grow single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds, the HPHT growth cycle comprising: initiating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds by increasing pressure and temperature; maintaining HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds via a pressure driven growth process by controlling and maintaining pressure and temperature; and terminating HPHT growth of single crystal diamond material on the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds by reducing pressure and temperature, wherein the plurality of single crystal diamond seeds remain anchored to, or embedded in, the inert holders during the HPHT growth cycle. |
| US10370770B2 |
Plating solution for threaded connection for pipe or tube and producing method of threaded connection for pipe or tube
Provided is a plating solution for a threaded connection used for forming a plating film excellent in galling resistance, crevice corrosion resistance, and exposure corrosion resistance. The plating solution contains no cyanide, but contains copper pyrophosphate, tin pyrophosphate, zinc pyrophosphate, pyrophosphate as a metal complexing agent, and a sulfur-containing compound of 40 g/L or less (excluding 0). The sulfur-containing compound includes: a mercapto compound and a sulfide compound defined by Chemical Formula (1); a dimer formed through a disulfide bond of the mercapto compounds; and one or more types of salts thereof: RS—(CHX1)m—(CHX2)n—CHX3X4 (1), where each of m and n is an integer of 1 or 0; each of X1, X2, X3 and X4 is any one of hydrogen, OH, NH2, SO3H, and CO2H, but excluding that X1, X2, X3, and X4 are all hydrogen; and R is any one of hydrogen, a methyl group, and an ethyl group. |
| US10370766B2 |
Hybrid photo-electrochemical and photo-voltaic cells
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to a hybrid photo-electrochemical and photo-voltaic cell. In one aspect, device includes a substrate comprising a semiconductor, a transparent conductor disposed on the second surface of the substrate, a photoanode disposed on the transparent conductor, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the photoanode, and an electrode in contact with the electrolyte. The substrate is doped with a first n-type dopant. A first area of a first surface of the substrate is heavily doped with a first p-type dopant. A second area of the first surface of the substrate is heavily doped with a second n-type dopant. The second surface of the substrate is heavily doped with a second p-type dopant. The electrode is in electrical contact with the second area. The first area is in electrical contact with the second area through an electrical load. |
| US10370755B2 |
Method for producing piston a ring
A piston ring is produced in which a piston ring base body made of cast iron or cast steel is coated with at least one PVD layer having a variable layer thickness, such that an increased layer thickness is present in the region of the ring ends compared to the remaining circumferential region of the piston ring base body, wherein the piston ring base body is configured so that, in the cold operating state with the engine not running, the radial pressure distribution of the piston ring base body is such that the ring ends exhibit substantially no radial pressure across a defined circumferential angle, and the variable layer thickness of the PVD layer is set so that a substantially uniform radial pressure distribution is present along the entire ring circumference of the piston ring at a piston ring temperature above 150° C. |
| US10370754B2 |
Coating system for tubular gripping components
A gripping tool includes a gripping element and at least one gripping surface formed on the gripping element. The at least one gripping surface includes a plurality of teeth extending from the gripping element an outer layer. A method to surface process a gripping surface of a gripping tool includes providing the gripping surface in an environment comprising a source of additive material and heating the gripping surface at a temperature and a time to diffuse the additive material a depth into the gripping surface to form a diffusion layer. |
| US10370749B2 |
Systems and methods for threading a hot coil on a mill
Systems and methods of threading a metal substrate on a rolling mill include receiving a coil of the metal substrate. The method also includes uncoiling the metal substrate from the coil while the coil and guiding the metal substrate to a work stand of the rolling mill with a threading system. |
| US10370745B2 |
Magnesium-zinc-manganese-tin-yttrium alloy and method for making the same
A magnesium alloy including about 2 percent by weight to about 8 percent by weight zinc, about 0.1 percent by weight to about 3 percent by weight manganese, about 1 percent by weight to about 6 percent by weight tin, about 0.1 percent by weight to about 4 percent by weight yttrium, and magnesium. |
| US10370743B2 |
Aluminum alloy wire, aluminum alloy twisted wire, covered wire, and wiring harness
An aluminum alloy wire, an aluminum alloy twisted wire, a covered wire, and a wiring harness, which are excellent in impact strength when a terminal fitting is connected. An aluminum alloy wire contains 0.03% or more and 1.5% or less by mass of Mg, 0.02% or more and 2.0% or less by mass of Si, and 0.1% or more and 0.6% or less by mass of Fe, with the balance consisting of Al and impurities; the wire containing acicular-shaped Mg2Si precipitates of 2.0 to 6.0 in aspect ratio. Further, provided are an aluminum alloy twisted wire containing a plurality of the aluminum alloy wires; a covered wire containing a conductor containing the aluminum alloy wire, and an insulation coating covering the outer circumference of the conductor; and a wiring harness containing a terminal fitting attached to the conductor of the covered wire. |
| US10370742B2 |
Hypereutectic aluminum-silicon cast alloys having unique microstructure
A hypereutectic aluminum silicon high pressure die cast alloys is disclosed herein having 16% to 23% by weight silicon, 0.01% to 1.5% by weight iron, 0.01% to 0.6% by weight manganese, 0.01% to 1.3% by weight magnesium, 0.05% to 0.20% by weight strontium and the balance aluminum. The iron constituency may me modified to 0.01% to 0.7% by weight iron, or 0.01% to 0.2% by weight iron. The manganese constituency may be modified to 0.01% to 0.5% by weight manganese. The strontium constituency may be modified to 0.05% to 0.1% by weight strontium. The exhibits an elongation of at least 2%, an average ultimate tensile strength of greater than 250 MPa, and yield strength of greater than 200 MPa. The microstructure has a volume fraction of primary silicon at greater than 10% and a volume fraction of modified aluminum-silicon eutectic at 45% to 90%. |
| US10370740B2 |
Nickel-based alloy
A nickel-based alloy composition consisting, in weight percent, of: between 12.3 and 15.2% chromium, between 4.8 and 12.0% cobalt, between 2.5 and 8.3% tungsten, between 0.0 and 0.5% molybdenum, between 0.0 and 0.5% rhenium, between 3.5 and 6.7% aluminium, between 6.1 and 10.7% tantalum, between 0.0 and up to 0.5% hafnium, between 0.0 and 0.5% niobium, between 0.0 and 0.5% titanium, between 0.0 and 0.5% vanadium, between 0.0 and 0.1% silicon, between 0.0 and 0.1% yttrium, between 0.0 and 0.1% lanthanum, between 0.0 and 0.1% cerium, between 0.0 and 0.003% sulphur, between 0.0 and 0.05% manganese, between 0.0 and 0.05% zirconium, between 0.0 and 0.005% boron, between 0.0 and 0.01% carbon, the balance being nickel and incidental impurities. |
| US10370738B2 |
Methods and systems for leaching a metal-bearing ore
A system and method for recovering a metal value from a metal-bearing ore material are provided. A metal-bearing ore can be mixed with certain substances and to form an agglomerated ore. In an intermediate state, between agglomeration and heap formation, bacteria can be added to the metal-bearing ore material to produce an augmented ore. The augmented ore can then be formed into a heap. Bacteria from the heap may be fortified to assist in bacterial growth. |
| US10370732B2 |
Methods for mitigating the buildup of direct reduced iron clusters on the walls of a direct reduction furnace
A method for mitigating the buildup of direct reduced iron (DRI) clusters on the walls of a direct reduction (DR) furnace, including: injecting one or more of lime, dolomite, and another anti-sticking agent into a charge disposed within a reduction zone of the DR furnace by: (1) injecting the one or more of lime, dolomite, and another anti-sticking agent into a bustle gas stream upstream of or in a bustle of the DR furnace; (2) injecting the one or more of lime, dolomite, and another anti-sticking agent into the bustle gas stream through a pipe collocated with a bustle gas port through which the bustle gas stream is introduced into the DR furnace; and (3) injecting the one or more of lime, dolomite, and another anti-sticking agent directly into the reduction zone of the DR furnace separate from the bustle gas stream. |
| US10370720B2 |
Kit and method for detecting bladder cancer
Methods and kits are provided for screening a patient for bladder cancer. Embodiments include those involving centromeric probes to chromosomes 3, 7, and 10 and a locus-specific probe to 5p15. |
| US10370719B2 |
Method and device for diagnosing organ injury
The present disclosure relates to methods of collecting exosomes and microvesicles (EMV) from urine and isolating corresponding mRNA in order to diagnose and treat acute kidney injury (AKI). In particular, certain embodiments relate to the method of capturing EMV from urine applied to a filter device that is capable of capturing EMV. Nucleic acids such as mRNA can be isolated from the EMV using an oligo(dT)-coated plate designed to accommodate the filter device and then used for further molecular analysis. Quantification of the collected nucleic acids may then be used in the diagnosis and/or treatment of IBD. |
| US10370718B2 |
Use of HLA genetic status to assess or select treatment of celiac disease
Provided herein are methods of adjusting or selecting a gluten peptide therapy based on the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotype, in particular HLA-DQ2.5 homozygosity, of a subject having or suspected of having Celiac disease. Also provided herein are methods of identifying (e.g., diagnosing) a subject, such as a subject having or suspected of having Celiac disease and/or assessing the efficacy of treatment of Celiac disease, e.g. by determining responsiveness to a therapeutic gluten peptide composition or cytokine response, and kits relating thereto. |
| US10370717B2 |
Methods for the measurement of post-traumatic stress disorder microRNA markers
The present invention provides for methods of measuring levels of micro RNAs for the diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring the progression of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a subject having or suspected of having PTSD and/or TBI. The methods, in general comprise measuring levels of at least one of miR-142-5p, miR-19b, miR-1928, miR-223-3p, miR-322*, miR-324, miR-421-3p, miR-463* and miR-674* is a sample from a subject suffering from or suspected of having PTSD and/or TBI. |
| US10370715B2 |
Methods for identifying, diagnosing, and predicting survival of lymphomas
The invention provides methods for identifying, diagnosing, and predicting survival in a lymphoma or lymphoproliferative disorder on the basis of gene expression patterns. The invention provides a microarray for obtaining gene expression data from a lymphoma sample. The invention also provides a variety of methods for utilizing lymphoma gene expression data to determine the identity of a particular lymphoma and to predict survival in a subject diagnosed with a particular lymphoma, which is useful in developing an appropriate therapeutic approach. |
| US10370709B2 |
Compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for sequencing nucleic acids. |
| US10370706B1 |
Molecular recognition systems with pyrimidine analog pairing
This invention covers a new molecular recognition system, where duplexes of DNA-like molecules comprise segments built from nucleotides that carry only a small pyrimidine-like analog, and where the segments pair by pyrimidine analog:pyrimidine analog “skinny” pairing. This pairing retains hydrogen bonding complementarity. Further, this invention relates to processes for preparing those duplexes, and processes that use such duplexes as primer:template complexes for reactions catalyzed by DNA polymerases. |
| US10370702B2 |
Methods of making oligonucleotide probes
The present invention relates to methods of making linear nucleic acid probes using rolling circle amplification methods. |
| US10370696B2 |
Method for cell recovery
The present invention provides a method of isolating cells or tissues from a culture preparation of the cells or tissues in a medium composition which enables culture of the cells or tissues in suspension, which comprises at least one step selected from the group consisting of the following (A), (B) and (C): (A) passing the culture preparation through a filter having fine pores having a pore diameter of 5-500 μm, (B) adding a chelator to the culture preparation, and (C) diluting the culture preparation with a physiological aqueous solution. |
| US10370693B2 |
Transaminases
The invention relates to transaminases that are particularly useful for catalyzing the conversion of amine substrates to ketone products and/or vice versa. |
| US10370692B2 |
Recombinant polypeptide production methods
Herein is reported a method for producing a fusion-polypeptide comprising the steps of a) cultivating a mammalian cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding a variant fusion-polypeptide wherein the amino acid sequence of the fusion-polypeptide has been modified by replacing in a pro-fusion-polypeptide the endogenous protease cleavage site between the pro-peptide and the fusion-polypeptide with an exogenous (with respect to the origins of the parts of the fusion-polypeptide) or artificial protease cleavage site, and b) recovering the fusion-polypeptide or fusion-pro-polypeptide from the cell or the cultivation medium and thereby producing the (recombinant) fusion-polypeptide. |
| US10370691B2 |
Process for the enzymatic regeneration of redox cofactors
A process for the enzymatic regeneration of the redox cofactors NAD+/NADH and NADP+/NADPH in a one-pot reaction, wherein, as a result of at least two further enzymatically catalyzed redox reactions proceeding in the same reaction batch (product-forming reactions), one of the two redox cofactors accumulates in its reduced form and, respectively, the other one in its oxidized form, characterized in that a) in the regeneration reaction which reconverts the reduced cofactor into its original oxidized form, oxygen or a compound of general formula R1C(O)COOH is reduced, and b) in the regeneration reaction which reconverts the oxidized cofactor into its original reduced form, a compound of general formula R2CH(OH)R3 is oxidized and wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the compounds have different meanings. |
| US10370690B2 |
Microorganisms for producing glycogen and methods of using same
Recombinant microorganisms configured for increased glycogen production. The recombinant microorganisms comprise a recombinant nucleic acid configured to express or overexpress a glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase. The recombinant microorganisms produce an increased amount of glycogen compared to a corresponding microorganism not comprising the recombinant nucleic acid. |
| US10370688B2 |
Methods for hydroxylyation of chemical compounds
The present disclosure provides engineered proline hydroxylase polypeptides for the production of hydroxylated compounds, polynucleotides encoding the engineered proline hydroxylases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered proline hydroxylases, and methods of using the engineered proline hydroxylases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. |
| US10370686B2 |
Yeast cell modified to overproduce fatty acid and fatty acid-derived compounds
The present invention provides for a genetically modified yeast host cell capable of producing one or more fatty acids, or fatty acid-derived compounds, or a mixture thereof, comprising: (a) increased expression of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (such as ACC1), (b) increased expression of one or more fatty acid synthases (such as FAS1 and FAS2), and (c) optionally reduced expression of one or more enzymes involved in or in the β-oxidation pathway (such as peroxisomal transporters PXA1 and PXA2, and β-oxidation enzymes POX1, POX2, and POX3). |
| US10370685B2 |
Processes for controlling the concentration of co-produced oxygenated organics in anaerobic fermentation broths for the bioconversion of syngas to product oxygenated organic compound
Processes are disclosed for economically and effectively removing co-produced oxygenated organic compound from an anaerobic, aqueous fermentation broth used for the bioconversion of syngas to product oxygenated organic compound. The processes involve subjecting a portion of the aqueous fermentation broth after recovery of the product oxygenated organic compound to anaerobic organic bioconversion, and recycling the broth for use in the bioconversion of syngas. |
| US10370684B2 |
Treatment method of saccharide solution
The invention relates to a method for treating a solution containing a saccharide comprising a heat treatment step of heating the saccharide solution at a temperature of 100° C. or higher and 180° C. or lower and a reduction step of reacting a reducing agent with the saccharide solution heated in the heat treatment step, a method for producing a treated saccharide solution using the treatment method, a treated saccharide solution obtained through treatment by the treatment method, a method for producing an organic compound comprising an organic-matter production step of obtaining an organic compound by causing a microorganism capable of producing organic matter to act on an organic raw material containing the treated saccharide solution and a method for culturing a microorganism using the treated saccharide solution as a carbon source. |
| US10370683B2 |
Methods of using O-methyltransferase for biosynthetic production of pterostilbene
A biosynthetic method of making pterostilbene including expressing a 4-coumaratexoenzyme A ligase (4CL) in a cellular system, expressing a stilbene synthase (STS) in the cellular system, expressing a resveratrol O-methyltransferase (ROMT) in the cellular system, feeding p-coumaric acid to the cellular system, growing the cellular system in a medium, and producing pterostilbene. |
| US10370681B2 |
Methods of anaerobic digestion of biomass to produce biogas
Improved methods for anaerobic digestion of organic matter to produce biogas. Among the improvements given are including ferric iron in a hydrolysis reactor to increase the rate and efficiency of anaerobic hydrolysis to provide substrates for methanogenesis. A solids separation step is added after hydrolysis and before methanogenesis to improve the efficiency of the methanogenesis step. Other improvements involve using separate tanks for the hydrolysis and methanogenesis stages and using two (or more) methanogenesis tanks in sequence, and switching the order of the two (or more) methanogenesis tanks periodically. |
| US10370679B2 |
Modified immunization vectors
The disclosure relates to recombinant vectors and methods for using the same. In certain embodiments, the recombinant vectors are immunogenic. |
| US10370678B2 |
Acetyl co-enzyme A carboxylase herbicide resistant plants
The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants that are resistant to herbicides. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins that are resistant to inhibition by herbicides that normally inhibit the activity of the ACCase protein. |
| US10370677B2 |
Methods and compositions for herbicide tolerance in plants
The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel recombinant DNA molecules and engineered proteins for conferring tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase-inhibitor herbicides. The invention also provides herbicide tolerant transgenic plants, seeds, cells, and plant parts containing the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as methods of using the same. |
| US10370676B2 |
Genes related to salt or drought stress resistances and transformed plants with the same
The present invention relates to a composition for improving a tolerance to a salt stress or a drought stress of a plant, and a method for preparing transformed plant exhibiting improved tolerance to salt stress or drought stress. The nucleotide sequences of the present invention are involved in salt or drought stress-tolerance, therefore may be effectively used for cultivating the plants with novel functional features which are less affected by climates and environments of the cultivated areas. |
| US10370675B2 |
Transgenic plants exhibiting enhanced phytochelatin-based heavy metal tolerance and methods of use thereof
Transgenic plants exhibiting phytochelatin-based heavy metal tolerance and methods of use thereof for bioremediation are disclosed. |
| US10370672B2 |
Means and methods for regulating secondary metabolite production in plants
This disclosure relates to the field of secondary metabolite production in plants. More specifically, the disclosure relates to chimeric genes and their use in the regulation of biosynthesis and/or production of secondary metabolites in plants and plant-derived cell cultures. |
| US10370668B2 |
Manufacture of antisense oligomers and conjugates targeting PCSK9
The present invention relates to oligomeric compounds and conjugates thereof that target Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) PCSK9 mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of PCSK9. Reduction of PCSK9 expression is beneficial for a range of medical disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia and related disorders. |
| US10370665B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating cancer, inhibiting cell proliferation, and inducing cell death
Quadruplex-forming guanine-rich nucleic acid sequences are useful in compositions and methods for inhibiting cellular growth and proliferation and inducing cell death. Compositions for treating a patient are provided, including (i) a safe and effective amount of a sequence having at least 80% nucleic acid identity with a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12 and combinations thereof, and (ii) a carrier, wherein the isolated oligonucleotide forms at least one quadruplex. |
| US10370662B2 |
Replication capable rAAV vectors encoding inhibitory siRNA and methods of their use
In some embodiments, an antiviral vector is provided. The antiviral vector includes a replication competent adeno-associated virus (AAV) and an inhibitory expression cassette that includes a nucleotide sequence that encodes an RNAi molecule that inhibits expression of a targeted helper virus (THV) gene. The THV gene may be part of an Adenovirus (Ad) genome, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genome, a Human Herpes Virus (HHV) genome, or a Vaccinia virus (VV) genome. |
| US10370658B2 |
Composition and method of using miR-302 precursors as anti-cancer drugs for treating human lung cancer
This invention generally relates to a composition and method of using mam-made small RNAs, such as small interfering RNAs (siRNA), microRNAs (miRNA) and their hairpin-like precursors (pre-miRNA), as tumor suppressing anti-cancer drugs for treating human tumors and cancers, in particular, but not limited, for treating skin (melanoma), blood (leukemia), prostate, breast, liver and lung cancers as well as various neoplastic tumors, such as brain tumors and teratocarcinomas that contain a variety of tumorous and cancerous cells derived from all three germ layers of tissues, including ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of miR-302-like siRNA (siR-302) and/or miR-302 precursors (pre-miR-302) for developing novel medicines and therapies against a variety of human cancers, in particular lung cancers. |
| US10370657B2 |
Treatment of Collagen gene related diseases by inhibition of natural antisense transcript to a collagen gene
The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of a Collagen gene, in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of a Collagen gene. The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of Collagen genes. |
| US10370653B2 |
Micro-screening apparatus, process, and products
Microcavity arrays and methods for quantitative biochemical and biophysical analysis of populations of biological variants. Examples include high-throughput analysis of cells and protein products use a range of fluorescent assays, including binding-affinity measurement and time-resolved enzyme assays. Laser-based extraction of microcavity contents. |
| US10370649B2 |
Device and method for cell nuclei preparation
The present invention relates to the field of nucleic acid collection and storage, and in particular to the collection and long-term storage of nuclei. The invention provides a device and method which can be used to capture and store nuclei at ambient temperatures allowing the subsequent isolation of nucleic acids by passive washing with a wash buffer. The present invention also provides a kit including the device of the invention suitable for carrying out the method of the invention. |
| US10370648B2 |
Engineered imine reductases and methods for the reductive amination of ketone and amine compounds
The present application provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds. |
| US10370646B2 |
Generation of human iPS cells by a synthetic self-replicative RNA
The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for obtaining induced stem cells, methods of making and use thereof. |
| US10370636B2 |
Starter culture compositions
The present invention relates to frozen and freeze dried starter culture compositions comprising microorganisms. The invention also relates to methods of producing the frozen and freeze dried starter culture compositions and methods of using them. |
| US10370635B2 |
Acoustic separation of T cells
Acoustophoretic devices and methods for separating biological cells (particularly T-cells) from other fluids/materials using multi-dimensional acoustic standing waves are disclosed. The devices include an inlet, at least two outlets, and a flow chamber having an ultrasonic transducer-reflector pair. Specifically, T cells, B cells, or NK cells can be separated from other blood components. A dual-pass acoustophoretic system including two acoustophoretic devices arranged in series and fluidly connected to one another is also illustrated. Means for pre-chilling the mixture prior to separation in the devices or system can be used to improve retention, concentration, and clarification and to prevent outgassing. |
| US10370634B2 |
Incubation and detection device
The incubation and detection device includes a heater, a detection surface with at least one receptacle including a growth medium, and a detection system. There is also a system for preventing the formation of condensation in the receptacle, which includes a temperature-control formed by temperature sensors, heaters, coolers, and management device capable of collecting and analyzing the information collected by the sensor and controlling the heater and cooler so as to generate the desired incubation temperature and permanently apply a temperature gradient to the surface of the receptacle. |
| US10370632B2 |
Facility for culturing pluripotent stem cells
In order to culture the pluripotent stem cell which can be variously differentiated, while preventing the cross contamination between the different cells and securing the safety of the products; extending a main transport path 31 outwardly from a stem cell conditioning area 20, the stem cell conditioning area 20 including a treatment room 21 for inducing pluripotent stem cell from a somatic cell or an egg cell, or a treatment room 21 for receiving and conditioning pluripotent stem cell induced in other facilities; branching at least one branched transport path 32 from the main transport path 31; and arranging along each branched transport path 32, a cell culture area 40 including culture rooms 41 to 44 for culturing the stem cell and an analysis room 45 for analyzing the cultured cell, respectively. Preferably, the stem cell conditioning area 20, the cell culture area 40 and a transport area 30 including the main transport path 31 and the branched transport path 32 are provided with respective operator gates 22, (47+48), 33 individually, so as to prohibit coming and going of operator among the areas 20, 40, 30. |
| US10370630B2 |
Method and apparatus for cell isolation, growth, replication, manipulation, and analysis
According to an aspect of some embodiments, an apparatus for isolation and cytometric analysis of cells from a liquid medium is provided. The apparatus comprises a cell reservoir, for receiving a liquid medium containing a suspension of cells. The apparatus further comprises a cell cage array between the cell reservoir and an enclosed reservoir, each cell cage comprising a large opening adjacent to the first cell reservoir, a cell cage, and one or more small opening adjacent to the enclosed reservoir. A connected liquid medium pump may move the suspended cells into cell cages by flowing the liquid medium from the cell reservoir to the enclosed reservoir. The apparatus further comprises a mechanical element which when actuated, pushes the cell cage array against a gel layer, forming a contiguous barrier to isolate each cell in a cell cage, and allowing cytometric analysis of isolated cells. |
| US10370629B2 |
Variable diameter bioreactors
A variable diameter bioreactor vessel is provided that includes a first vessel section having a first diameter configured to hold a liquid media and biologic material, and a second vessel section having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter such that the liquid media can be increased from a first volume to a second volume within the vessel. |
| US10370622B2 |
Soap bar having enhanced antibacterial activity
A soap bar comprising: (a) 25 to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of fatty acid soap; (b) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of at least one silver (I) compound having a selected silver ion solubility, wherein at 25° C., a 1 wt % solution of the bar in water has a pH of from 9 to 11. |
| US10370621B2 |
Bleaching formulations comprising particles and transition metal ion-containing bleaching catalysts
The present invention relates to bleaching formulations comprising transition metal ion-containing bleaching catalysts, which formulations additionally comprise coated particles having meltable cores that comprise an inorganic solid support material and/or a catalase enzyme; and to the coated particles per se. The invention also relates to uses of the bleaching formulations and the coated particles described herein in methods of bleaching. |
| US10370613B2 |
Grey cast iron-doped diamond-like carbon coatings and methods for depositing same
The disclosure provides grey cast iron-doped diamond-like carbon coating compositions useful for reducing friction and wear in mechanical contact surfaces and methods for deposition of such compositions. |
| US10370612B2 |
Method and composition for contemporaneously dimerizing and hydrating a feed having butene to produce a gasoline composition
Methods for producing alcohols and oligomers contemporaneously from a hydrocarbon feed containing mixed butenes using an acid based catalyst are provided. Additionally, methods for producing fuel compositions having alcohols and oligomers prepared from mixed olefins are also provided as embodiments of the present invention. In certain embodiments, the catalyst can include a dual phase catalyst system that includes a water soluble acid catalyst and a solid acid catalyst. |
| US10370607B2 |
Compositions based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and their use as anti-gelling additives of paraffinic crude oils
A polymeric composition suitable for lowering the Pour Point of paraffinic crude oils comprising a synergic mixture including at least two ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers respectively having an average molecular weight Mw lower than 130,000 Dalton (measured via GPC), a content of vinyl acetate monomer ranging from 15 to 50% by weight, with the proviso that the content of vinyl acetate monomer in the respective copolymers differs from one copolymer to another, by over 5%, on a weight basis. |
| US10370604B2 |
Process for simultaneous removal of arsenic and sulphur from hydrocarbon streams
The present invention describes a process for the simultaneous removal of arsenic and sulphur compounds from hydrocarbon streams of fossil origin, wherein hydrocarbon streams of fossil origin resulting from the retorting process of schist are purified by direct contact with hydrated iron oxide, such as goethite (α-FeOOH) in its raw natural form (limonite ore particles). |
| US10370602B2 |
Apparatus and method for producing diesel fuel and jet fuel using Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil
An apparatus for producing diesel fuel and jet fuel using Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil, the apparatus including a hydrofining reactor, a hot separator, a first rectifying column, a hydrocracking reactor, a hydroisomerization reactor, a second rectifying column, a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber. The hydrofining reactor includes a raw material inlet and a hydrofining product outlet. The hot separator includes a separated oil outlet and a hydrofining product inlet which is connected to the hydrofining product outlet. The first rectifying column includes a tail oil fraction outlet, a diesel fraction outlet and a separated oil inlet which is connected to the separated oil outlet. The first mixing chamber includes a circulating hydrogen inlet, a first mixture outlet and a tail oil fraction inlet which is connected to the tail oil fraction outlet. |
| US10370601B2 |
Processes for converting biomass to BTX with low sulfur, nitrogen and olefin content via a catalytic fast pyrolysis process
Methods of separating and purifying products from the catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass are described. In a preferred method, a portion of the products from a pyrolysis reactor are recovered and purified using a hydrotreating step that reduces the content of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen components, and hydrogenates olefins to produce aromatic products that meet commercial quality specifications. |
| US10370598B2 |
Hydrocarbon condensate stabilizer and a method for producing a stabilized hydrocarbon condenstate stream
A mixed phase unstabilized hydrocarbon stream is created by partially evaporating an unstabilized hydrocarbon condensate stream, including indirectly heat exchanging the unstabilized hydrocarbon condensate stream against an effluent stream in a feed-effluent heat exchanger. The mixed phase unstabilized hydrocarbon stream is fed into a stabilizer column. A liquid phase of stabilized hydrocarbon condensate is discharged from a bottom end, while an overhead vapor stream consisting of a vapor phase comprising volatile components from the unstabilized hydrocarbon condensate stream is discharged from a top end of the stabilizer column. The overhead vapor stream is passed through an overhead condenser. The resulting partially condensed overhead stream is separated in an overhead separator into a vapor effluent stream and an overhead liquid stream. The effluent stream against which the unstabilized hydrocarbon condensate stream is heat exchanged in the feed-effluent heat exchanger comprises the vapor effluent stream. |
| US10370597B2 |
Method of obtaining liquid biohydrocarbons from oils of natural origin
In the method of obtaining liquid biohydrocarbons from oils of natural origin, in the first step, the oil and/or waste oil is/are heated in the presence of a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst in the form of a metal oxide selected from a group comprising CoO, NiO, MoO3, ZrO2, or a mixture of such metal oxides, on an oxide support selected from a group comprising SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, whereupon the product of the first step is contacted with hydrogen gas or with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a metallic catalyst selected from a group comprising Pd, Pt, Co/Mo, Ni/Mo, Zr on an oxide support selected from a group comprising SiO2, Al2O3, TiO2, P2O5, ZrO2 or on a mixture of such oxides. |
| US10370596B2 |
Production of alternative gasoline fuels
A method for producing an alternative gasoline fuel which contains 60% v/v or more of a combination of (a) a biologically-derived alcohol and (b) a mixture of C4 to C12 hydrocarbon fuel components, all of which hydrocarbon fuel components have been derived, whether directly or indirectly, from the catalytic conversion of a non-petroleum or biologically-derived oxygenate component, wherein the concentration of the alcohol (a) in the formulation is from 0.1 to 30% v/v. |
| US10370585B2 |
Weak gel system for chemical enhanced oil recovery
Method are provided for treating a wellbore or subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation to increase hydrocarbon recovery from the formation by in-depth mobility control and/or fluid diversion conformance by introducing a water soluble acrylamide polymer and a non-metallic organic crosslinking agent, or a crosslinkable acrylamide polymer, into an injection fluid entering the wellbore or the formation. |
| US10370583B2 |
Aminosulphonate foam stabilizers
The present invention relates to the use of an aminosulphonate compound corresponding to the following formula (I): R1R2N—CHR3—CHR4—CHR5—SO3− (I) where: •R1 is a preferably C2 to C24 alkyl or alkylamido radical; •R2 is an optionally hydroxylated alkyl radical; •R3, R4 and R5 are, independently of one another, H or OH; it being understood that at least one of the R3, R4 and/or R5 groups is OH, for stabilizing a foam, in particular a foam used to extract hydrocarbons in an underground formation. |
| US10370582B2 |
Compounds and method for enhanced oil recovery using sulfur surfactants
A method of enhanced oil recovery wherein: (a) a flooding composition is delivered into a subterranean reservoir; (b) the flooding composition includes a sulfur surfactant; and (c) the fluid produced from the subterranean reservoir can also be analyzed to determine if the surfactant is present in the fluid. The surfactant preferably includes a sulfonate moiety or other sulfur-containing moiety. The presence of the surfactant in the fluid produced from the subterranean reservoir is preferably determined by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, HPLC-AES, or HPLC-ICP. |
| US10370581B2 |
Gas hydrate inhibitor, method and use of hyperbranched polyester polyols as gas hydrate inhibitors
The present invention relates to a non-toxic and biodegradable low dosage gas hydrate inhibitor comprising hyper-branched polyester polyols having hydroxyl end groups which are chemically modified. Further, the invention relates to a method for controlling gas hydrate formation and plugging of gas hydrate forming fluids and the use of the gas hydrate inhibitors for this purpose. |
| US10370577B2 |
Self-repairing cement polymer composites and processes of making and using same
New cement-polymer composites and processes of making and using are detailed. One exemplary cement-polymer composite include a Portland cement, an epoxide polymer, a thiol-containing crosslinking agent, and an optional phase separation inhibitor. These composites are dynamically self-healing, mechanically robust, and thermally stable in high temperature environments and can be expected to increase service lifetimes in various applications including energy producing wellbores. |
| US10370575B2 |
Thermally conductive sheet
A thermally conductive sheet including a glass cloth filled with a thermally conductive resin composition, one or both surfaces of the glass cloth being layered with a cured, thermally conductive silicone composition, wherein the thermally conductive silicone composition comprises a silicone component and thermally conductive filler (C) of an amount of 1,200 to 2,000 parts by mass, relative to 100 parts by mass of the silicone component, the thermally conductive filler (C) has an average particle size smaller than 15 μm, and an amount of particles having a particle size of 45 μm or larger is 0 to 3 mass % and an amount of particles having a particle size of 75 μm or larger is 0 to 0.01 mass %, based on an amount of the thermally conductive filler (C). |
| US10370567B2 |
Hot melt adhesive
The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive for high-speed coating and spiral coating at low temperature. The hot melt adhesive has excellent adhesion to polyethylene and nonwoven fabric, and is suitable for disposable products. The hot melt adhesive comprises: (A) a propylene homopolymer having a melting point of 100° C. or lower which is obtainable by polymerizing propylene using a metallocene catalyst; and (B) an ethylene-based copolymer. |
| US10370558B2 |
Hard coating composition and hard coating film using the same
The present invention provides a hard coating composition comprising a dendrimer compound having a terminal (meth)acrylate group, a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane compound, a photoinitiator and a solvent; a hard coating film formed using the same; and an image display device having the hard coating film. The hard coating film according to the present invention can minimize the occurrence of curling while having excellent hardness, scratch resistance and bending resistance. |
| US10370557B2 |
D1563 radiation curable secondary coating for optical fibers
A radiation curable secondary coating composition for optical fiber is described and claimed. This radiation curable secondary coating composition includes component (A) which is a urethane (meth)acrylate and component (B) which is a (meth)acrylate compound with two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups and one or more bisphenol structures; wherein the content of component (B) in the composition is 60-300 mass parts per 100 mass parts of component (A). The liquid secondary coating has a viscosity at 25° C. of from about 0.1 Pa·s to about 15 Pa·s. Films obtained by curing the liquid radiation curable secondary coating composition of the present invention have a Young's modulus of from about 600 MPa to about 500 MPa and the breaking elongation of the cured film is from about to 5% to about 50%. |
| US10370555B2 |
Curable film-forming compositions containing hydroxyl functional acrylic polymers and bisurea compounds and multilayer composite coatings
A curable film-forming composition is provided, comprising: (a) an acrylic polyol prepared from a monomer mixture comprising a hydroxyl functional monomer, wherein the hydroxyl functional monomer comprises a hydroxyalkyl group with an alkyl chain of at least four carbon atoms; (b) a rheology modifier comprising: (1) a non-aqueous dispersion of an internally crosslinked organic polymer; and (2) a reaction product of an amine and an isocyanate; and (c) a curing agent comprising functional groups that are reactive with hydroxyl functional groups. Also provided are a multi-component composite coating that includes the curable film-forming composition described above and methods for forming a composite coating on a substrate. |
| US10370553B2 |
Partially soluble dextrins of high molecular weight
A modified starch, exhibits: a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 250 000 to 2 000 000 Da; a solubility, measured according to a test A, ranging from 50 to 85%. A process for the manufacture of the starch and a process to the use thereof in the manufacture of an aqueous binder are also described. |
| US10370552B2 |
Near-infrared absorbing fine particle dispersion liquid and method for producing the same
Provided is a near infrared absorbing fine particle dispersion liquid, which can be applied to a base material such as an acrylic resin base material having a low solvent resistance, including: a solvent of one or more kinds selected from petroleum-based solvents; near infrared absorbing fine particles of one or more kinds selected from 10 mass % more and 25 mass % or less of a composite tungsten oxide expressed by MxWyOz, and/or a magneli phase expressed by the general formula WyOz; and a dispersant having a fatty acid in its structure and soluble in the solvent, wherein a viscosity is 180 mPa/S or less. |
| US10370551B2 |
Ink composition and recording method
Provided is an ink composition that includes a color material, water, an organic solvent, and polymer particles, the organic solvent including an organic solvent with a standard boiling point of equal to or greater than 150° C. and equal to or less than 250° C., the content of the organic solvent that is an alkyl polyol with a standard boiling point of equal to or greater than 280° C. being equal to or less than 2.0% by mass with respect to a total amount of the ink composition, the polymer particles having a core-shell structure including core polymer and shell polymer, and a glass transition temperature of the shell polymer being higher than that of the core polymer, and that is used for a recording method using the ink composition and an aggregating liquid containing an aggregating agent capable of aggregating components of the ink composition and increasing viscosity of the components. |
| US10370547B2 |
Opacifying additive
A powdery opacifying additive, comprising a polymer of one or more monomers from the group comprising vinyl esters, (meth)acrylic esters, vinylaromatics, olefins, 1,3 dienes and vinyl halides and, if appropriate, further monomers which are copolymerizable therewith, in the form of agglomerated polymer particles with included air-voids, having a volume mean particle size dv of 20 to 80 μm. |
| US10370545B2 |
Low VOC anionic electrodepositable coating composition
The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a main vehicle comprising a phosphatized epoxy resin, a plasticizer, and a curing agent, wherein the main vehicle comprises a low-VOC main vehicle. The present invention is also directed to coatings and coated substrates. |
| US10370543B2 |
High quality antimicrobial paint composition
A high quality paint formulation comprises water, latex polymer, pigment, and a quaternary ammonium compound. The high quality paint is capable of killing gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria at a rate of greater than 3 logs within 2 hours of application of bacteria to a painted surface. The high quality paint is also capable of inactivating viruses. |
| US10370542B2 |
Thermosetting powder coating material and coated product
A thermosetting powder coating material includes powder particles containing a thermosetting resin, a thermosetting agent, and a surfactant. The amount of the surfactant is about 0.1 ppm or more and about 8.0 ppm or less on a mass basis. |
| US10370541B2 |
Emulsion-based latex aerosol paint
An emulsion-based latex aerosol paint comprises 5-50 weight percent of one or more hydrocarbon solvents, 0.05-10 weight percent of a surfactants with a Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance value of 4-10, 10-70 weight percent of a water-based coating emulsified into a mixture of the one or more solvents and the one or more surfactants. The emulsion-based latex aerosol paint may be additionally charged with a hydrocarbon propellant at a level of 5 to 50 weight percent. The hydrocarbon propellant may be selected from propane, butane, isobutene and mixtures thereof. A method of making an emulsion-based latex aerosol paint comprises providing one or more aliphatic solvents, adding one or more surfactants to the one or more aliphatic solvents to provide a solvent/surfactant mixture, adding a water-based coating to the solvent/surfactant mixture and emulsifying the water based coating in the solvent surfactant mixture to provide a water-based coating emulsion, and placing the water-based coating emulsion in a delivery system utilizing a hydrocarbon propellant. |
| US10370539B2 |
System for high temperature chemical processing
A method and apparatus for making carbon black. A plasma gas is flowed into a plasma forming region containing at least one, magnetically isolated, plasma torch containing at least one electrode, and forming a plasma. Collecting the plasma formed in a cooled header and flowing the plasma through at least one reaction region to heat the reaction region, and injecting carbon black forming feedstock into the reaction region, resulting in the formation of at least one grade of carbon black. An apparatus for making carbon black is also described including a plasma forming section containing at least one, magnetically isolated plasma torch containing at least one electrode, in fluid flow communication with at least one carbon black forming reactor section, the plasma section and reactor section separated by a plasma formed collection header. |
| US10370533B2 |
Thermoplastic composition and laser-welded article
A composition includes specific amounts of an amorphous polycarbonate, a partially crystalline polyester, and an ultraviolet absorbing agent comprising a hydroxyaryl group and a hydrogen-bond accepting group. The ultraviolet absorbing agent has a lambda-max less than 400 nanometers. The composition excludes white pigments, and colorants having a lambda-max of 400 to 700 nanometers. The composition is useful for forming a near infrared laser-transmissive part in a laser welded article that further includes a near infrared laser-absorbing part. |
| US10370532B2 |
Resin composition, backing material for ultrasonic vibrator, ultrasonic vibrator, and ultrasonic endoscope
A resin composition of the present invention contains: an epoxy resin (A); a hardener (B); and an ion exchanger (C). At least one of the epoxy resin (A) and the hardener (B) contains a modified silicone (S), and the epoxy resin (A) is at least one type selected from the group consisting of a bisphenol A type epoxy resin, a bisphenol F type epoxy resin, a phenol novolac type epoxy resin, and an epoxy-modified silicone. |
| US10370529B2 |
Method of manufacturing patterned substrate
Provided is a method of manufacturing a patterned substrate. The method may be applied to a process of manufacturing a device such as an electronic device or integrated circuit, or another use, for example, to manufacture an integrated optical system, a guidance and detection pattern of a magnetic domain memory, a flat panel display, a LCD, a thin film magnetic head or an organic light emitting diode, and used to construct a pattern on a surface to be used to manufacture a discrete tract medium such as an integrated circuit, a bit-patterned medium and/or a magnetic storage device such as a hard drive. |
| US10370523B2 |
Insulating glass sealants based on polyurethanes and organically-modified nanoclays
Curable compositions are prepared using polyisocyanates, hydrophobic hydroxyl-terminated polymers (such as hydroxyl-terminated polyfarnesenes and hydroxyl-terminated polydienes) and organically-modified nanoclays, optionally in combination with chain extenders and/or urethane catalysts. When cured, the compositions yield polyurethane-based sealants useful in insulating glass units which have improved (lowered) moisture vapor transmission rate values as a consequence of the inclusion of the organically-modified nanoclays. |
| US10370520B2 |
Composition for the manufacture of an ophthalmic lens comprising an UV-absorber and an anti-yellowing additive
The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition for the manufacture of an ophthalmic lens which efficiently absorbs ultraviolet (UV) rays without exhibiting undesirable yellowing, said composition comprising an allyl monomer or oligomer, a catalyst, a UV-absorber and a specific anti-yellowing additive. The present invention also relates to the use of said composition and to the ophthalmic lens obtained from said composition. |
| US10370516B2 |
Bio based plasticizer with improved properties and processing characteristics of polymer
A bio based plasticizer with improved properties and processing characteristics of polymer comprising at least 95% by weight compound of formula 1, [Formula should be inserted here] wherein R1 R2 and R3 represent each an acyl group or a hydrogen atom, said acyl group comprises at least one with 2 carbon atoms and one with 12 carbon atoms, the acyl group having 2 carbon atoms is present in an amount, on an average, of up to 2 mole per mole of glycerine. |
| US10370515B2 |
Silver-containing non-aqueous composition containing cellulosic polymers
A non-aqueous silver precursor composition is composed of (a) one or more cellulosic polymers; (b) reducible silver ions that are present at a weight ratio to the one or more cellulosic polymers of 5:1 to 50:1; (c) an organic solvent that has a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of at least 100° C. and up to but less than 500° C.; and (d) a nitrogenous base having a pKa in acetonitrile of at least 15 and up to and including 25 at 25° C. The Hansen parameter (δTPolymer) of each cellulosic polymer is less than or equal to the Hansen parameter (δTSolvent) each organic solvent. In addition, the (d) nitrogenous base is present in an equimolar amount or molar excess in relation to the amount of (b) reducible silver ions. |
| US10370514B2 |
UV-resistant superhydrophobic coating compositions
A coating composition for a substrate includes a polymer binder, one or more hydrophobic silicon dioxide compositions, and one or more UV protection agents. The polymer binder can include a fluoropolymer or an epoxy polymer resin. The coating composition can also include molybdenum disulfide. |
| US10370511B2 |
Cation exchange membrane and method for producing potassium hydroxide aqueous solution
To provide a cation exchange membrane which is less susceptible to swelling or elongation during electrolysis of a potassium chloride aqueous solution even without permitting water absorption or swelling immediately prior to mounting it in an electrolyzer, and a method whereby it possible to stably produce a potassium hydroxide aqueous solution without necessity to conduct an operation for water absorption or swelling immediately prior to mounting the membrane in the electrolyzer. A cation exchange membrane comprising a polymer having cation exchange groups, wherein in cations (100 mol %) contained in the cation exchange membrane, the total of potassium ions and sodium ions is at least 99 mol %, and in the total (100 mol %) of potassium ions and sodium ions contained in the cation exchange membrane, the potassium ions are 80-98 mol % and the sodium ions are 20-2 mol %. |
| US10370508B1 |
High temperature chemical compositions and composites produced therefrom
Chemical compositions are provided that include at least one of Formula I or Formula II: where n and m are integers, at least one of R1 or R2 comprises an aromatic moiety, and X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, NH, O, S, SO2, and combinations thereof. Composites formed from the chemical composition and at least one reinforcement material are also provided. |
| US10370507B2 |
Carbon fiber thermoplastic resin prepreg, carbon fiber composite material and producing method
Provided are a carbon fiber thermoplastic resin prepreg which is a carbon fiber prepreg obtained by impregnating a PAN-based carbon fiber in which the average fiber fineness of a single fiber is 1.0 dtex to 2.4 dtex with a thermoplastic resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin satisfies 20≤(FM/FS)≤40 (where FM: flexural modulus (MPa) of a resin sheet comprising only the thermoplastic resin, and FS: flexural strength (MPa) of the resin sheet), a method for manufacturing the same, and a carbon fiber composite material employing the carbon fiber prepreg. |
| US10370505B2 |
Method for making biofabricated composite
The invention is directed to a composite material comprising a biofabricated material and a secondary component. The secondary component may be a porous material, such as a sheet of paper, cellulose, or fabric that has been coated or otherwise contacted with the biofabricated material. The biofabricated material comprises a uniform network of crosslinked collagen fibrils and provides strength, elasticity and an aesthetic appearance to the composite material. |
| US10370503B2 |
Modified poly(alkylene carbonate) composition
A process for the manufacture of a modified poly(alkylene carbonate) comprising compounding i) at least one poly(alkylene carbonate) and at least one modifying agent having at least three carboxylic acid groups, or ii) at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one anhydride group, or iii) at least two anhydride groups, at a temperature of 120 to 240° C. |
| US10370501B2 |
Treatment of lignocellulosic biomass with aromatic chemicals as scavengers
A method for using at least one compound as a scavenger, in particular as a scavenger in the hydrolytic treatment of lignocellulosic biomass is provided. The compound includes at least one aromatic ring substituted with at least two moieties each having a free electron pair, wherein the at least two moieties are arranged in meta-position to each other, and at least two alkyl or alkenyl moieties. |
| US10370500B2 |
Thermal interface material assemblies and systems and methods for controllably changing surface tack of thermal interface materials
Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for controllably changing (e.g., weaken, strengthen, eliminate, add, customize, alter, etc.) surface tack of thermal interface materials. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of thermal interface material assemblies, which include coatings configured to change surface tack of the thermal interface materials. |
| US10370499B2 |
Curable organosiloxane oligomer compositions
A curable composition including (a) at least one organosiloxane compound, fluorinated organosiloxane compound, or combination thereof having reactive silane functionality including at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one organosiloxane oligomer, fluorinated organosiloxane oligomer, or combination thereof having reactive silane functionality including at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) a catalyst composition including (1) at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof, and (2) at least one Lewis acid. At least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three, and the composition is substantially free of organic solvent(s). An alkoxysilane compound may be optionally included in the curable composition. A process for coating the composition to prepare articles having the cross-linked composition on at least a portion of at least one major substrate surface is also disclosed. |
| US10370497B2 |
Method for producing a cross-linked siloxane network
A method for producing a cross-linked siloxane network comprises the steps of: (a) providing a first part comprising (i) a first siloxane compound comprising at least one cyclic siloxane moiety, (ii) an inorganic particulate material, and (iii) an aminosilane compound, (b) providing a second part, the second part comprising a hydroxide salt, (c) combining the first part and the second part to produce a reaction mixture, (d) heating the reaction mixture to a temperature sufficient for the hydroxide salt to open the ring of the cyclic siloxane moiety, and (e) maintaining the reaction mixture at an elevated temperature so that at least a portion of the opened cyclic siloxane moieties react to produce a cross-linked siloxane network. |
| US10370494B2 |
Ethleneimine polymer and method for producing same
Provided is an ethyleneimine polymer which exhibits excellent close adhesion properties and adhesive properties and is unlikely to form a gel-like film, and a method for producing the same. An ethyleneimine polymer, wherein a number average molecular weight (Mn) of the ethyleneimine polymer measured by gel permeation chromatography in terms of pullulan is 13,000 or more, a degree of dispersion of the ethyleneimine polymer is greater than 3.0 and 5.0 or less, and a water content in the ethyleneimine polymer is from 3 to 35% by weight. |
| US10370491B2 |
Preparation of highly heat-resistant (co)polycarbonates by the transesterification method
The present invention relates to a melt transesterification process for the production of (co)polycarbonates from diaryl carbonates and cycloalkylidene diphenols, which process comprises the addition of a monohydroxyaryl compound in an amount of 5.0 to 20.0 wt.-%, based on the total mass of the reaction mixture. The invention further relates to a (co)polycarbonate obtained by the process. |
| US10370485B2 |
Method for producing conductive polymer and method for producing solid electrolyte capacitor
A solid electrolytic capacitor is obtained by a method which includes dissolving a polymerizable material for being converted into a conductive polymer in a water-soluble organic solvent to obtain a solution, adding the solution to water while homogenizing the solution to obtain a sol, immersing an anode body having a dielectric layer in the surface of the anode body in the sol, and applying voltage using the anode body as a positive electrode and a counter electrode as a negative electrode placed in the sol to electropolymerize the polymerizable material. An electropolymerizable liquid for producing a conductive polymer, the liquid composed of a sol comprising water, a water-soluble organic solvent, and a polymerizable material for being converted into the conductive polymer. |
| US10370484B2 |
Polymer compound and light emitting device using the same
Provided is a polymer compound which is useful for production of a light emitting device excellent in light emission efficiency is provided. The polymer compound contains a constitutional unit represented by the formula (1) and a constitutional unit represented by the formula (Y) as follows: wherein R1 to R8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or the like, and RA and RB represent an aryl group or a monovalent heterocyclic group, and ArY1 (Y) wherein ArY1 represents an arylene group or the like. |
| US10370480B2 |
Aging-resistant polyurethane seal
The invention relates to a method for producing seals made of polyurethane, in which (a) aliphatic polyisocyanate, (b) compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, (c) catalysts, (d) antioxidants and/or light stabilizers, and, optionally, (e) blowing agents, and (f) auxiliary agents and/or additives are mixed to form a reaction mixture, and the reaction mixture is allowed to complete the reaction to form polyurethane. The seal made of polyurethane has a Shore A hardness of less than 90 and a density of at least 850 g/L. The polymeric compounds having groups reactive toward isocyanate include b1) polyetherols having a functionality of 2 to 4 and a hydroxyl number of 20 to 100 mg KOH/g, b2) hydrophobic polyols having an OH number of less than 180 mg KOH/g and a functionality of greater than 2 to 3, and b3) chain extenders. |
| US10370478B2 |
Method for producing alkenyl ether polymer
To provide a method for producing a polymer that is capable of providing an alkenyl ether polymer having a molecular weight, a molecular weight distribution, and a composition that are controlled, with a vinyl ether having a hydroxyl group, and a block copolymer thereof. To provide a polymer obtained by the method as a macro chain transfer agent capable of performing reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. Livingness can be imparted to radical polymerization of a hydroxyl group-containing vinyl ether by performing the radical polymerization in the presence of a particular RAFT agent and a radical polymerization initiator, and a block copolymer with another radically polymerizable vinyl monomer can be obtained by using the resulting living polymer as a macro chain transfer agent capable of performing reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. |
| US10370477B2 |
Broad wavelength range chemically tunable photonic materials
The present invention provides polymeric materials arranged as photonic crystals, or portions of photonic crystals, having properties which can be easily tuned over a large range of wavelengths upon exposure to an external stimulus. In some embodiments, the photonic crystals comprise at least one portion which can undergo a change in a physical, chemical, dielectric, or other property upon exposure to an altering stimulus, resulting in a change in a diffracted wavelength of electromagnetic radiation (e.g, light) by the photonic crystal. Embodiments of the invention may advantageously exhibit large stop band tunability and rapid response times. Photonic crystals of the invention may be useful in a wide variety of applications, such as colorimetric sensors, active components of simple display devices, electrically controlled tunable optically pumped laser, photonic switches, multiband filters, and the like. |
| US10370474B2 |
Optical composition, cured product, and optical element
Provided is a cured product having the following characteristics: the dispersion characteristic and secondary dispersion characteristic of refractive indices are high, the cured product hardy crystallizes, and a chromatic aberration-correcting function is high. The cured product contains at least a structure represented by the general formula (4) and a structure represented by the general formula (5), in which a content of the structure represented by the general formula (5) in the cured product is 0.01 or more and 0.10 or less in terms of a substance amount ratio with respect to the structure represented by the general formula (4). |
| US10370472B2 |
Ethylene copolymerisates having improved low-temperature properties and good oil resistance, vulcanizable mixtures made therefrom and vulcanizates
The present invention relates to copolymers of ethylene, vinyl esters of an alkyl carboxylic acid and other specific unsaturated carboxylic esters which have lower glass transition temperature than copolymers of ethylene and vinyl esters of an alkyl carboxylic acid, and also to production and use of these, to vulcanizable mixtures comprising the copolymers of the invention, to crosslinking of these and to vulcanizates and moldings obtainable therefrom. |
| US10370471B2 |
Process to form oil containing ethylene-based polymers
The invention provides a process to form a composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer and at least one oil, said process comprising the following: polymerizing a mixture comprising ethylene, and optionally one or more comonomers, in a reactor system, comprising at least one reactor and at least one mixer, located downstream from the reactor, to form the ethylene-based polymer; and wherein the oil is added to the ethylene-based polymer upstream of the mixer. The invention also provides a reactor system for a process to form a composition comprising at least one ethylene-based polymer and at least one oil, said reactor system comprising at least one reactor, at least one mixer, and an oil feed into the ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the oil feed is located after the reactor and before the mixer. |
| US10370469B2 |
Ethylene/1-butene copolymers with enhanced resin processability
Ethylene/1-butene copolymers made with a single site catalyst system have high melt strength and good processability. |
| US10370466B2 |
Processing aid and blend employing the processing aid for achieving effective orientation of an extruded film layer and a biaxially oriented film including such film layer
Processing aid for aiding in orienting an extruded film layer including a preponderance, by weight, of a high crystalline polypropylene is a crystalline polypropylene wax. An oriented film layer including a blend of crystalline polypropylene wax and high crystallinity polypropylene homopolymer is part of the invention. The invention includes a method of forming an oriented film layer including a preponderance by weight of a high crystallinity polypropylene and includes the steps of blending a high crystallinity polypropylene with a crystalline polypropylene wax, directing the blend through an extruder to form a film layer and then orienting the film layer. The invention includes a biaxially oriented, multi-layer film including a base layer and at least one skin layer. The base layer includes a blend of crystalline metallocene catalyzed polypropylene wax and a high crystallinity polypropylene. |
| US10370465B2 |
Propylene homopolymer for stress-resistant molded article, composition containing the polymer, and stress-resistant molded articles obtained therefrom
Propylene polymers and propylene resin compositions containing the polymers are used as molded articles used under stress for a long period such as automotive parts, housing parts, home appliance parts and electric power tool parts. Stress-resistant molded articles of the invention are obtained from these materials. A propylene homopolymer (A) satisfies the following requirements (1) to (3), and a polypropylene resin composition contains the propylene homopolymer (A). (1) The ratio (Mw/Mn) of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) according to GPC is in the range of 1.2 to 3.5. (2) Mn is in the range of 35,000 to 400,000. (3) The content of components soluble in o-dichlorobenzene at 90° C. is not more than 4 wt %. |
| US10370462B2 |
Melt-processable perfluoropolymers having improved thermal and mechanical properties after heating treatment
The invention mainly pertains to a method for heat treating a composition [composition (C)] which contains at least one melt-processible perfluoropolymer [polymer (F)] formed of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer with one or more perfluorinated comonomers [comonomer (F)] containing at least one unsaturation of ethylene type in amounts from 0.5% to 13% by weight, preferably from 0.6% to 11% by weight, and more preferably from 0.8% to 9% by weight; said polymer (F) possessing reactive end groups comprising at least one of the group consisting of hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms and ethylenically unsaturated double bonds in an amount of at least 4.5 mmol/kg, the process comprising at least the step of heat-treating the composition (C) at a temperature of at least 260° C. |
| US10370457B2 |
Antibodies to paliperidone haptens and use thereof
Disclosed is an antibody which binds to paliperidone, which can be used to detect paliperidone in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of paliperidone, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone and paliperidone in a single lateral flow assay device. |
| US10370455B2 |
Identification of VSIG8 as the putative VISTA receptor (V-R) and use thereof to produce VISTA/VSIG8 agonists and antagonists
The receptor for VISTA is identified (VSIG8) as well as the use of this receptor in the identification or synthesis of agonist or antagonist compounds, preferably antibodies, polypeptides and fusion proteins which agonize or antagonize the effects of VSIG8 and/or VISTA and/or the VSIG8/VISTA binding interaction. These antagonists may be used to suppress VISTA's suppressive effects on T cell immunity, and more particularly used in the treatment of cancer, or infectious disease. These agonist compounds may be used to potentiate or enhance VISTA's suppressive effects on T cell immunity and thereby suppress T cell immunity, such as in the treatment of autoimmunity, allergy or inflammatory conditions. Screening assays for identifying these agonists and antagonist compounds are also provided. |
| US10370446B2 |
Methods and compositions for the treatment of persistent infections and cancer by inhibiting the programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) pathway
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment, prevention, or reduction of persistent infections, such as chronic infections, latent infections, and slow infections and cancer. The methods and compositions of the invention are also useful for the alleviation of one or more symptoms associated with such infections and cancer. |
| US10370440B2 |
Reconstituted polypeptides
The present invention provides modified fibronectin type III (Fn3) molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the modified Fn3 molecules. Also provided are methods of preparing these molecules, and kits to perform the methods. |
| US10370439B2 |
Prevention of tissue ischemia and related methods
Provided herein are compositions for preventing, ameliorating, and/or reducing tissue ischemia and/or tissue damage due to ischemia, increasing blood vessel diameter, blood flow and tissue perfusion in the presence of vascular disease including peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerotic vascular disease, coronary artery disease, stroke and influencing other conditions, by suppressing CD47 and/or blocking TSP1 and/or CD47 activity or interaction. Influencing the interaction of CD47-TSP1 in blood vessels allows for control of blood vessel diameter and blood flow, and permits modification of blood pressure and cardiac function. Under conditions of decreased blood flow, for instance through injury or atherosclerosis, blocking TSP1-CD47 interaction allows blood vessels to dilate and increases blood flow, tissue perfusion and tissue survival. |
| US10370435B2 |
Binding molecules directed against influenza hemagglutinin and uses thereof
Monomeric and multimeric binding molecules that are capable of specifically binding to hemagglutinin (HA) of at least two influenza A virus strains, said strains including HA of two different HA subtypes from phylogenetic group 2; or capable of specifically binding to hemagglutinin (HA) of at least one influenza A virus strain from phylogenetic group 1 and at least one influenza A virus strain from phylogenetic group 2; or capable of specifically binding to hemagglutinin (HA) of at least one influenza B virus strain are provided. The binding molecules preferably are also capable of neutralizing at least two influenza A virus strains from phylogenetic group 2; or capable of neutralizing at least one influenza A virus strain from phylogenetic group 1 and at least one influenza A virus strain from phylogenetic group 2; or capable of specifically neutralizing at least one influenza B virus strain. |
| US10370432B2 |
Heterologous targeting peptide grafted AAVS
The disclosure in some aspects relates to recombinant adeno-associated viruses having distinct tissue targeting capabilities. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to gene transfer methods using the recombinant adeno-associated viruses. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to isolated AAV capsid proteins and isolated nucleic acids encoding the same. |
| US10370429B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various tumors
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10370426B2 |
Triple glucagon/GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
The present invention relates to a triple agonist having activities to all of glucagon, GLP-1, and GIP receptors and uses thereof. |
| US10370424B2 |
Designer osteogenic proteins
The invention relates to novel designer osteogenic proteins having altered affinity for a cognate receptor, nucleic acids encoding the same, and methods of use therefor. More preferably, the novel designer osteogenic proteins are designer BMPs and have altered affinity for a cognate BMP receptor. The designer BMPs demonstrate altered biological characteristics and provide potential useful novel therapeutics. |
| US10370421B2 |
Recombinant polypeptides and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides recombinant polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the recombinant polypeptides and methods for using these polypeptides and/or nucleic acids in enhancing or inducing an immune response in a subject in need thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as cancer, by administering the disclosed polypeptides and/or nucleic acids to a subject in need thereof. |
| US10370419B2 |
Tuberculosis vaccine compositions and related methods
Compositions and methods directed to ESAT-6 variants which serve as vaccines for the prevention and prophylactic treatment of TB. |
| US10370418B2 |
Engineered microorganisms having resistance to ionic liquids
The present invention provides for a method of genetically modifying microorganisms to enhance resistance to ionic liquids using a yeast Major Facilitator Superfamily (MFS), or a Salmonella MFS SmvA Pump or SmvR Regulator, a Small Multidrug Resistance Family (SMR), or Saccharomyces cerevisiae YDR090C, polypeptide, host cells genetically modified in accordance with the methods, and methods of using the host cells in a reaction comprising biomass that has been pretreated with ionic liquids. |
| US10370414B2 |
Binding proteins comprising at least two repeat domains against HER2
The present invention relates to a recombinant binding protein comprising at least a first and a second repeat domain, wherein each of said two repeat domains binds the extracellular region of HER2 and wherein said repeat domains are covalently linked. |
| US10370412B2 |
Beta-hairpin peptidomimetics
Beta-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula (I), cyclo[P1—P2—P3—P4—P5—P6—P7—P8—P9—P10—P11—P12-T1-T2], and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, with P1 to P12, T1 and T2 being elements as defined in the description and the claims, have broad spectrum Gram-negative antimicrobial activity to e.g. inhibit the growth or to kill microorganisms such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and/or Acinetobacter baumannii and/or Escherichia coli. They can be used as medicaments to treat or prevent infections or as disinfectants for foodstuffs, cosmetics, medicaments or other nutrient-containing materials.These peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid- and solution phase synthetic strategy. |
| US10370411B2 |
Beta-hairpin peptidomimetics
Beta-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula (I), cyclo[P1-P2-P3-P4-P5-P6-P7-P8-P9-P10-P11-P12-T1-T2], and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, with P1 to P12, T1 and T2 being elements as defined in the description and the claims, have Gram-negative antimicrobial activity to e.g. inhibit the growth or to kill microorganisms such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and/or Acinetobacter baumannii and/or Escherichia coli. They can be used as medicaments to treat or prevent infections or as disinfectants for foodstuffs, cosmetics, medicaments or other nutrient-containing materials.These peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid- and solution phase synthetic strategy. |
| US10370400B2 |
4-methylumbelliferone derivatives for treatment for immune modulation
This disclosure presents 4-MUG derivatives (e.g., 4-MUG ester prodrugs) that reduce or prevent HA synthesis. In some embodiments, the 4-MUG derivatives of the present disclosure can be used to suppress HA synthesis and curtail inflammation. |
| US10370396B2 |
Metal complexes, comprising carbene ligands having an O-substituted non-cyclometallated aryl group and their use in organic light emitting diodes
Cyclometallated Ir complex comprising three N,N diaryl substituted carbene ligands, bearing substituents in the 2 position of the non-cyclometallated aryl ring; an organic electronic device, preferably an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), comprising at least one cyclometallated Ir complex as described above, a light-emitting layer comprising said cyclometallated Ir complex preferably as emitter material, preferably in combination with at least one host material, use of said cyclometallated Ir complex in an OLED and an apparatus selected from the group consisting of stationary visual display units, mobile visual display units, illumination units, units in items of clothing, units in handbags, units in accessories, units in furniture and units in wallpaper comprising said organic electronic device, preferably said OLED, or said light-emitting layer. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said cyclometallated Ir complex. |
| US10370394B2 |
Carbamate, ester, and ketone compounds for treatment of complement mediated disorders
Compounds, methods of use, and processes for making inhibitors of complement factor D comprising Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or composition thereof, wherein R12 or R13 on the A group is a carbamate, ester, or ketone substituent (R32) are provided. The inhibitors described herein target factor D and inhibit or regulate the complement cascade at an early and essential point in the alternative complement pathway, and reduce factor D's ability to modulate the classical and lectin complement pathways. The inhibitors of factor D described herein are capable of reducing the excessive activation of complement, which has been linked to certain autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as ischemia-reperfusion injury and cancer. |
| US10370387B2 |
Tricyclic fused thiophene derivatives as JAK inhibitors
The present invention provides tricyclic fused thiophene derivatives, as well as their compositions and methods of use, that modulate the activity of Janus kinase (JAK) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of JAK including, for example, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other diseases. |
| US10370382B2 |
Process for preparing hydromorphone and derivatives thereof
There is provided a novel process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is as described in the description, by demethylation of a corresponding O-methyl derivative. |
| US10370380B2 |
Octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole derivatives and uses thereof
The invention relates to octahydropyrrolo [3, 4-c] pyrrole derivatives and uses thereof. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds provided herein are used for antagonizing orexin receptors. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof in treating or preventing a disease related to orexin receptors. |
| US10370370B2 |
Aminobenzisoxazole compounds as agonists of α7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
The present invention relates to novel aminobenzisoxazole compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, that are suitable as agonists or partial agonists of Alpha7-nAChR, and methods of preparing these compounds and compositions, and the use of these compounds and compositions in methods of maintaining, treating and/or improving cognitive function. In particular, methods of administering the compound or composition to a patient in need thereof, for example a patient with a cognitive deficiency and/or a desire to enhance cognitive function, that may derive a benefit therefrom. |
| US10370369B2 |
Acid addition salt of 3-aminoquinuclidine which does not exhibit deliquescence
A novel acid addition salt of 3-aminoquinuclidine, which is an industrially useful compound as an intermediate of medicines and does not exhibit deliquescence, is provided.In particular, an acid addition salt of 3-aminoquinuclidine selected from the group consisting of racemic 3-aminoquinuclidine, (R)-3-aminoquinuclidine, and (S)-3-aminoquinuclidine, and acid selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, fumaric acid, terephthalic acid, oxalic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, (±)-10-camphorsulfonic acid, and (−)-10-camphorsulfonic acid, is provided. |
| US10370368B2 |
Aryl acylsulfonamides as BLT1 antagonists
Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are antagonists of leukotriene B4 receptor 1 (BLT1) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the leukotriene B4 receptor 1 (BLT1). The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, lipid disorders, obesity, hypertension, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cancer. |
| US10370363B2 |
Inhibitors of CXCR2
Compounds are provided as inhibitors of CXCR2, having the structure: |
| US10370362B2 |
Pyrazine derivatives with extended conjugation and methods of using the same in optical applications
The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives capable of absorbing and emanating spectral energy in the visible and/or near infrared spectrum. Pyrazine derivatives of the invention may be administered to a patient in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition and utilized in medical (e.g., diagnostic imaging) procedures. |
| US10370361B2 |
Polymorphs and solid forms of a pyrimidinylamino-pyrazole compound, and methods of production
The present disclosure relates to crystalline polymorph and amorphous forms of 2-methyl-2-(3-methyl-4-(4-(methylamino)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)propanenitrile or solvates, tautomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or cocrystals thereof, and processes for their preparation. |
| US10370360B2 |
Small-molecule inhibitors targeting discoidin domain receptor 1 and uses thereof
Compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, as well as application in effectively inhibiting the enzymatic activity of discoidin domain receptor 1 and can be used as new therapeutic agents for preventing and treating e.g. inflammation, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, skin scar, atherosclerosis, and cancer. The compound of formula I is: wherein the variables are as defined herein. |
| US10370356B2 |
Pyridinone dicarboxamide for use as bromodomain inhibitors
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to their use in therapy |
| US10370342B2 |
Toll like receptor modulator compounds
This application relates generally to toll like receptor modulator compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which, among other things, modulate toll-like receptors (e.g. TLR8), and methods of making and using them. |
| US10370340B2 |
HIV replication inhibiting pyrimidines
This invention concerns HIV replication inhibitors of formula the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts, the quaternary amines and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein the ring containing -a1=a2-a3=a4- and -b1=b2-b3=b4- represents phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pirazinyl, pyridazinyl; n is 0 to 5; m is 1 to 4; R1 is hydrogen; aryl; formyl; C1-6alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyl; C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl; substituted C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyloxy; substituted C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkylcarbonyl; R2 is hydroxy, halo, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C2-6alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-6alkynyl, C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, carboxyl, cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, polyhalomethyl, polyhalomethyloxy, polyhalomethylthio, —S(═O)pR6, —NH—S(═O)pR6, —C(═O)R6, —NHC(═O)H, —C(═O)NHNH2, —NHC(═O)R6, —C(═NH)R6 or a 5-membered heterocycle; X1 is —NR5—, —NH—NH—, —N═N—, —O—, —C(═O)—, C1-4alkanediyl, —CHOH—, —S—, —S(═O)p—, —X2—C1-4alkanediyl- or —C1-4alkanediyl-X2—; R3 is NHR13; NR13R14; —C(═O)—NHR13; —C(═O)—NR13R14; —C(═O)—R15; —CH═N—NH—C(═O)—R16; substituted C1-6alkyl; optionally substituted C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl; substituted C2-6alkenyl; substituted C2-6alkynyl; C1-6alkyl substituted with hydroxy and a second substituent; —C(═N—O—R8)—C1-4alkyl; R7; or —X3—R7; R4 is halo, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, cyano, nitro, polyhaloC1-6alkyl, polyhaloC1-6alkyloxy, aminocarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, formyl, amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino; their use as a medicine, their processes for preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. |
| US10370338B2 |
Benzazepine dicarboxamide compounds with tertiary amide function
This invention relates to new benzazepine dicarboxamide compounds of the formula wherein R1 to R3 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are TLR agonists and may therefore be useful as medicaments for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, sepsis, allergy, asthma, graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, immunodeficiencies, and infectious diseases. |
| US10370334B2 |
Inositol nicotinate crystalline form A and preparation method therefor
Provided are an inositol nicotinate crystalline form A and a preparation method therefor. The X-ray powder diffraction analysis, obtained by using Cu-Kα ray measurement, of the inositol nicotinate crystalline form A has obvious characteristic diffraction peaks at least at 2θ values, expressed in degrees, of 7.05, 7.41, 9.74, 17.80, 19.86, 23.57, 25.48 and 26.20 with an error range of +/−0.2°. The preparation method is one of or a mixed crystallization method of two or more of an evaporation crystallization method, a cooling crystallization method or an anti-solvent crystallization method. The process thereof is simple and easy to operate, and has more selectivity; the inositol nicotinate crystalline form A can be prepared by various methods, and the prepared product has a good crystallization degree and high chemical stability; and the inositol nicotinate crystalline form A prepared by the present method does not have the problem that a residual solvent is out-of-limit. |
| US10370331B2 |
Polymerization inhibitor compositions
Disclosed herein are compositions including between 20 wt % and 50 wt % of a nitroxyl compound such as 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxyl. The compositions are stable under field conditions of transportation and storage. The compositions remain homogeneous and pumpable or pourable at temperatures between −20° C. and 60° C., even when temperatures fluctuate in this range over a period of 10 days to 5 years, and even where the container used to transport and store the composition is made from metal or includes a metal surface contacting the composition. |
| US10370330B2 |
Method for producing 5-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid
A method for producing (2S,5S)/(2R,5R)-5-hydroxypiperidine-2-carboxylic acid represented by the formula (10) below: the method comprising the step of removing the protecting group from the hydroxyl group in a compound represented by the formula (7) below: (wherein P represents a protecting group, R3 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group containing 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkyloxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an aralkyloxy group containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms) to synthesize a compound represented by the formula (8) below: (wherein R3 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group containing 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkyloxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an aralkyloxy group containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms). |
| US10370323B2 |
Method for preparing chiral gamma-secondary amino alcohol
A method for preparing chiral γ-secondary amino alcohol includes: adding into a solvent an acid addition salt of β-secondary amino ketone represented by general formula (1), an alkali, a metal salt additive and a diphosphine-rhodium complex, so as to carry out a reaction in a hydrogen atmosphere and obtain a chiral γ-secondary amino alcohol compound represented by general formula (2). In general formula (2), Ar represents an aryl group with or without substituent group(s), R represents an alkyl group or an aralkyl group, and HY represents an acid. The synthesis scheme has a simple process, the metal salt additive remarkably improves the effect of a rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation technology, and accordingly, the reaction yield and the optical purity of a product are improved, the production process is simplified, production costs are reduced, and the synthesis scheme is highly suitable for mass industrial production. |
| US10370322B2 |
Addition-fragmentation agents
Addition-fragmentation agents of the formula are disclosed: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Z-Q-, a (hetero)alkyl group or a (hetero)aryl group with the proviso that at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is Zm-Q-, Q is a linking group have a valence of m+1; Z is an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group, m is 1 to 6; each X1 is independently —O— or —NR4—, where R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, and n is 0 or 1. |
| US10370321B2 |
Acetic acid recovery from wood acetylation
Disclosed is the integration of the production of acetic anhydride from ketene, and the acetylation of wood using acetylation fluid comprising acetic acid and acetic anhydride. The invention involves combining acetic acid obtained from distillation of acetylation fluid with a residual aqueous acetic acid stream as obtained from ketene production. |
| US10370318B2 |
Method for preparing acetic acid by carbonylation of methanol
The present invention provides a method for preparing acetic acid by carbonylation of methanol, which comprises: passing a raw material containing methanol, carbon monoxide and water through a reaction region loaded with a catalyst containing an acidic molecular sieve with an adsorbed organic amine, and carrying out a reaction under the following conditions to prepare acetic acid. The method in the present invention offers high acetic acid selectivity and good catalyst stability. The catalyst in the present invention does not contain noble metals such as rhodium or iridium, and does not need additional agent containing iodine, and thus does not generate a strong corrosive hydroiodic acid and the like. |
| US10370316B2 |
Narrow range alcohol alkoxylates and derivatives thereof
The present invention relates generally to narrow range alcohol alkoxylates and derivatives thereof, such as alkyl ether sulfates. |
| US10370313B2 |
Manufacturing method of purified 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene and purified 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (Z)
There is provided a method of efficiently manufacturing purified 1224yd containing 1224yd at a high concentration from a mixture containing 1224yd and a compound that forms an azeotropic composition or an azeotropic-like composition with 1224yd. A manufacturing method of purified 1224yd, includes making a first mixture of 1224yd and a compound (X1) forming an azeotropic composition or an azeotropic-like composition with 1224yd to be brought into contact with a first extraction solvent to obtain purified 1224yd not substantially containing the compound (X1). |
| US10370307B2 |
Process for the oligomerization of olefins employing a cleaning device
The invention concerns a process for the oligomerization of ethylene into alpha-olefins, comprising a step for the oligomerization of ethylene, a step for deactivation of the catalyst, a and step for separation of the products, the reactor being provided with a cooling loop (100, 101, 102) by means of which at least a portion of the reaction effluent is moved through at least two switchable heat exchangers, said heat exchangers being cleaned alternately by means of an integrated cleaning device. |
| US10370306B2 |
Polymer composite having dispersed transition metal oxide particles
A method of forming polymer composites having transition metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed therein includes mixing a transition metal oxide precursor including at least one transition metal, a polymer as a binder, a solvent for the polymer, and water to form a first solution including polymer-transition metal complexes. The polymer-transition metal complexes are hydrolyzed to produce a plurality of transition metal oxide nanoparticles, wherein water is added in the mixing in a stoichiometric excess for the hydrolyzing. The solvent and residual of the water remaining after the hydrolyzing are removed. A polymer composite including a plurality of transition metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer results after the removing, where some of the polymer is chemically conjugated to a surface of the transition metal oxide nanoparticles. |
| US10370305B1 |
Encapsulated polymer nanocomposite for efficient crack repair and monitoring of cement, rock, and other brittle materials
The present invention concerns compositions and methods of using the same that provide encapsulated polymer nanocomposites for efficient crack repair and monitoring of a cement-substrate interface. |
| US10370304B2 |
Fused silica based cellular structures
A porous cellular body comprising primarily a porous sintered glass material is disclosed. The porous sintered glass material primarily includes a first phase and a second phase, the first phase primarily comprising amorphous fused silica and the second phase comprising amorphous fused silica and a sintering aid. |
| US10370294B2 |
Single blended cement system for use at wide ranges of density and temperatures
A method of cementing a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises blending a base cement slurry with one or more liquid additives to provide a cementing composition, the base cement slurry comprising a liquid carrier, a class G cement or a blend of class G and class C cements as defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 10A standards (R2015), and silica fume, or fumed silica, or a combination of silica fume and fumed silica, the base cement slurry having a density of about 14 to about 16 ppg; and injecting the cementing composition into the wellbore. The single base cement slurry can be used globally to make cementing compositions having wide ranges of density and temperature stability. |
| US10370289B2 |
Optical glass, preform, and optical element
An optical glass having a small partial dispersion ratio (θg,F), while having a refractive index (nd) and Abbe number (νd) within desired ranges, is obtained. The optical glass, in mass %, comprises 10.0 to 70.0% of an SiO2 component, 1.0 to 50.0% of an Nb2O5 component, and 1.0 to 30.0% of an Na2O component, and has a refractive index (nd) of 1.62 to 1.75, an Abbe number (νd) of 30 to 42, and a partial dispersion ratio (θg,F) of no greater than 0.594. |
| US10370284B2 |
Monolithic support for full-surface support of a workpiece
An assembly is provided that includes a mineral-based monolithic support for full-surface supporting of a workpiece during processing and transportation and a workpiece supported thereon, wherein the surface of the support is designed so that adherence of the supported workpiece is prevented, and wherein the support has provisions with means inserted therein, which permit to lift the workpiece from the support from below and/or to shift the workpiece laterally, and furthermore relates to a mineral-based monolithic support suitable for this purpose. |
| US10370281B2 |
Low scattering silica glass and method for heat-treating silica glass
Provides is low scattering silica glass suitable as a material of an optical communication fiber. Silica glass has a fictive temperature of at least 1,000° C. and a void radius of at most 0.240 nm, as measured by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy. A method for heat-treating silica glass is also provided, which comprises holding silica glass to be heat-treated in an atmosphere at a temperature of at least 1,200° C. and at most 2,000° C. under a pressure of at least 30 MPa, and cooling the silica glass at an average temperature-decreasing rate of at least 40° C./min during cooling within a temperature range of from 1,200° C. to 900° C. A method for heat-treating silica glass also comprises holding silica glass to be heat-treated in an atmosphere at a temperature of at least 1,200° C. and at most 2,000° C. under a pressure of at least 140 MPa, and cooling the silica glass in an atmosphere under a pressure of at least 140 MPa during cooling within a temperature range of from 1,200° C. to 900° C. |
| US10370278B2 |
Submerged combustion melter with vibration damping
A submerged combustion melting system (90) includes a submerged combustion melter (100) having a housing (102) that defines a melting chamber (104) and one or more vibration damping devices (340) operatively coupled to the housing (102). |
| US10370275B2 |
System for removing minerals from a brine
A system includes an ion exchange softener fluidly coupled to a wastewater treatment system. The first ion exchange softener may receive a first brine stream from the wastewater treatment system and to remove a plurality of minerals from the first brine stream to generate a second brine stream including the plurality of minerals and a third brine stream. The system also includes a mineral removal system disposed downstream from the ion exchange softener and that may receive the second brine stream and to generate a sodium chloride (NaCl) brine stream and an acid and caustic production system disposed downstream from and fluidly coupled to the mineral removal system. The acid and caustic production system includes a first electrodialysis (ED) system that may receive the NaCl brine stream from the mineral removal system and to generate hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) from the NaCl brine stream. The system also includes a second ED system disposed downstream from the ion exchange softener and upstream of the acid and caustic production system. The second ED system is fluidly coupled to the ion exchange softener and to the acid and caustic production system, and the second ED may generate desalinated water from the third brine stream and an ED concentrate stream. The second ED system may direct the ED concentrate stream to the acid and caustic production system. |
| US10370274B2 |
Hybrid reactor and process for removing selenium
A system for treating wastewater containing selenium has a sequencing batch reactor upstream of a fixed film reactor. The sequencing batch reactor may be operated under anoxic conditions while influent is mixed with residual sludge. The SBR reduces total nitrogen, suspended solids, or both. Selenium is removed in the fixed film reactor by biological reduction to elemental selenium. |
| US10370267B2 |
Systems and methods for fluid treatment with homogeneous distribution of ultraviolet light
In various embodiments, a fluid is treated by flowing the fluid through a flow cell having (i) a fluid entry, (ii) a fluid exit, (iii) a treatment region disposed between the fluid entry and exit, and (iv) an interior surface reflective to ultraviolet (UV) light, and diffusively reflecting UV light emitted from one or more UV light sources to illuminate the treatment region substantially uniformly, thereby treating the fluid. |
| US10370266B2 |
Cross-linked polymeric resin and methods for wastewater treatment
A cross-linked polymeric resin which contains reacted monomer units of an aniline, a diaminoalkane, and an aldehyde, and which is functionalized with at least one dithiocarbamate moiety. A process for producing the cross-linked polymeric resin whereby an aniline and a diaminoalkane are linked together by Mannich-type polycondensation reactions with an aldehyde. The resulting Mannich-type polycondensation product is converted into the cross-linked polymeric resin through functionalization of one or more amine functional groups with dithiocarbamate moieties. A method for removing heavy metals, such as Hg(II), from an aqueous solution, whereby the cross-linked polymeric resin is contacted with the aqueous solution, and the heavy metal is thus adsorbed onto the cross-linked polymeric resin. |
| US10370262B2 |
Water reclamation system and method
A system may include a catch tray coupled with a flow distributor. A mesh screen and carriage may be positioned within the catch tray. A drive bar may be coupled with the carriage and a pitman arm. A gear box may be coupled with a motor and the pitman arm. A process may include distributing contaminated fluid onto the mesh screen. A screen plane of the mesh screen may be at a screen angle that is oblique relative to the direction of the force of gravity. The screen plane is defined by a top surface of the mesh screen. The process may include moving the carriage in a reciprocating linear motion by rotating the pitman arm, and spraying a liquid onto the mesh screen. Liquid may flow through the mesh screen forming clarified liquid, and contaminate may move along the top of the mesh screen to a contaminate outlet. |
| US10370260B2 |
Filters for appliances
A filter for a non-plumbed appliance is provided. The filter includes a filter housing defining a filter chamber. A filter medium is positioned within the filter chamber, each end of the filter medium being enclosed by an endcap formed from a resilient material, such as molded silicone or a thermoplastic elastomer. The endcaps slide on the ends of the filter media with no need for adhesive and form a fluid seal with both the filter media and the filter housing once installed. One or more fluid bypass channels may be defined by the filter housing or in the endcaps to allow water to flow as desired within the filter chamber. The resulting filter requires fewer components and less assembly time while improving filtration performance and reliability. |
| US10370259B2 |
Barrier with superhydrophobic coating
A barrier of open pore mesh provided with a superhydrophobic coating to prevent wetting when exposed to an aqueous liquid. The disclosed barrier could be a mesh screen or a liquid pervious membrane. The barrier is useful in a filter media containment to permit egress of gas, usually air, from the containment even when subjected to an aqueous liquid containing environment. |
| US10370257B2 |
High charge density metalloaluminophosphosilicate molecular sieves
A new family of crystalline microporous metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicate molecular sieves has been synthesized and are designated high charge density (HCD) MeAPSOs. These metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicate are represented by the empirical formula of: Rp+rA+mM2+wExPSiyOz where A is an alkali metal such as potassium, R is at least one quaternary ammonium cation such as ethyltrimethylammonium, M is a divalent metal such as Zn and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. This family of metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicate materials are stabilized by combinations of alkali and quaternary ammonium cations, enabling unique, high charge density compositions. The HCD MeAPSO family of materials have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component. |
| US10370256B2 |
Method for preparing a nanometric zeolite Y
Preparation of a FAU-structural-type nanometric zeolite Y having a crystal size of less than 100 nm and an Si/Al ratio that is greater than 2: mixing, in aqueous medium, of at least one AO2 source of at least one tetravalent element A that is silicon, germanium, and/or titanium, at least one BOb source of at least one trivalent element B that is aluminum, boron, iron, indium, and/or gallium, at least one C2/mO source of an alkaline metal or alkaline-earth metal C that is lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and/or magnesium the C2/mO source also having at least one hydroxide ion source obtaining a gel, curing of the gel after at least 3 days of curing, with addition of at least one source of at least one tetravalent element A and the hydrothermal treatment of the gel obtained at a to achieve crystallization of the FAU-structural-type nanometric zeolite Y. |
| US10370255B2 |
Method and apparatus for preparing boron nitride nanotubes by heat treating boron precursor prepared by using air-jet
A method and apparatus for preparing boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) according to an embodiment may ensure mass-production, may increase yield by reducing a production time, and may prepare BNNTs with high purity. The method includes steps of providing a first powder including boron, forming a second powder including a boron precursor by nano-sizing the first powder, forming a precursor disk by mixing the second powder with a binder; and growing BNNTs on the precursor disk. |
| US10370253B2 |
Silicon refining device
Provided is a silicon refining device that is used when industrially producing silicon of high purity by vacuum melting, has a high P removal rate and thus high productivity, and is a practical device cost-wise with a simple and cheap device configuration. This silicon refining device comprises, in a decompression vessel provided with a vacuum pump, a crucible that contains a metal silicon material, a heating device that heats the crucible, and a molten metal surface thermal insulation member that covers the upper portion of silicon molten metal and has an exhaust opening with an opening area that is smaller than the silicon molten metal surface area. The molten metal surface thermal insulation member comprises a laminated insulation material with a multilayer structure in which three or more laminates are laminated at predetermined intervals from each other, and which exhibits a radiant heat insulating function based on the multilayer structure. |
| US10370252B1 |
Methods of altering the color of a diamond by irradiation and high-pressure/high-temperature processing
Embodiments of methods of altering the color of diamonds are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for altering the color of diamonds includes identifying and selecting a diamond having a suitable nitrogen content, HPHT processing the selected diamond under diamond-stable conditions to alter the color of the selected diamond from a first color to a second color, irradiating the HPHT-processed diamond with an electron source having an energy between about 1 MeV and about 20 MeV so as to alter the color of the selected diamond from the second color to a third color, and annealing the irradiated diamond either under partial vacuum conditions, or under HPHT diamond-stable conditions so as to alter the color from the third color to a fourth color (e.g., pink, red, or purple, depending on the nitrogen content of the selected diamond). |
| US10370250B2 |
Layered double hydroxide film and composite material containing layered double hydroxide
Provided is a layered double hydroxide membrane containing a layered double hydroxide represented by the formula: M2+1-xM3+x(OH)2An−x/n.mH2O (where M2+ represents a divalent cation, M3+ represents a trivalent cation, An− represents an n-valent anion, n is an integer of 1 or more, and x is 0.1 to 0.4), the layered double hydroxide membrane having water impermeability. The layered double hydroxide membrane includes a dense layer having water impermeability, and a non-flat surface structure that is rich in voids and/or protrusions and disposed on at least one side of the dense layer. The present invention provides an LDH membrane suitable for use as a solid electrolyte separator for a battery, the LDH membrane including a dense layer having water impermeability, and a specific structure disposed on at least one side of the dense layer and suitable for reducing the interfacial resistance between the LDH membrane and an electrolytic solution. |
| US10370244B2 |
Deposition of protective material at wafer level in front end for early stage particle and moisture protection
A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided such that a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) element is protected at an early manufacturing stage. A method for protecting a MEMS element includes: providing at least one MEMS element, having a sensitive area, on a substrate; and depositing, prior to a package assembly process, a protective material over the sensitive area of the at least one MEMS element such that the sensitive area of at least one MEMS element is sealed from an external environment, where the protective material permits a sensor functionality of the at least one MEMS element. |
| US10370242B2 |
Microelectromechanical device, a microelectromechanical system, and a method of manufacturing a microelectromechanical device
A microelectromechanical device, a microelectromechanical system, and a method of manufacturing a microelectromechanical device, wherein the microelectromechanical device may include: a substrate; a diaphragm mounted to the substrate; a first electrode mounted to the diaphragm; a second electrode mounted to the substrate; wherein the first electrode is laterally adjacent to the second electrode; and wherein the diaphragm is arranged over a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode. |
| US10370238B2 |
Refueling systems and methods for mixed liquid and gaseous fuel
A fuel tank system, comprising: a fuel tank configured to store a liquid fuel and a pressurized gaseous fuel capable of partially dissolving in the liquid fuel; a refueling conduit coupled to the fuel tank via a tank access valve; a first high pressure refueling port coupled to the refueling conduit; a low pressure refueling port coupled to the refueling conduit via a check valve. In this way, pressurized gaseous fuel or a pre-pressurized mix of fuels may be added to the fuel tank without active control any time the fuel pressure in the fuel tank is below a maximum allowable pressure, and liquid fuel may be added to the fuel tank with active control whenever the fuel pressure and liquid fuel level in the fuel tank are below threshold levels. |
| US10370234B2 |
Filling device for filling machine
A filling device for a filling machine configured to fill receptacles with a pourable product, comprising: a tubular body having a longitudinal axis, defining a central flowing channel for the pourable product, and terminating at a lower end with an axial outlet opening adapted to deliver the pourable product to a receptacle to be filled, wherein the channel includes a tapered-section portion located at a given axial distance from, and above, the outlet opening and tapering towards the outlet opening up to a narrowed-section zone; a shutter movable within the channel; and at least one exhaust conduit arranged on an outer circumference than the channel with reference to the longitudinal axis; wherein the channel includes an enlarged-section portion located immediately below the tapered-section portion, having a larger diameter than the narrowed-section zone, and defining an expansion chamber receiving a bottom end opening of the exhaust conduit. |
| US10370226B2 |
Fast acting compressible stop
A compressible stop for use in a crane has a housing, a rod slidably mounted within the housing, a floating piston, and a valve assembly. The floating piston divides the housing into a gas portion biasing the floating piston towards an end of the housing and a liquid portion containing a hydraulic fluid. The valve assembly divides the liquid portion into a support portion and a reserve portion. The valve assembly includes a check valve allowing a liquid to flow from the reserve portion into the support portion, a pressure sensitive valve inhibiting the liquid from flowing from the support portion into the reserve portion unless the pressure is above a threshold pressure, and a frangible divider configured to rupture when the liquid pressure exceeds a rupture pressure. |
| US10370225B2 |
Load line guide
A load line guide is configured to direct a load line of an crane along a boom assembly, the load line guide comprising a guide housing and a first guide cam. The guide housing presents a gap oriented in a lateral direction and a channel oriented in a longitudinal direction. The first guide cam is pivotably secured to the guide housing and disposed in the gap. The first guide cam is configured to be selectively placed into an open position and a closed position. While the first guide cam is in the open position, the load line guide is configured to receive the load line into the channel of the guide housing; and while the first guide cam is in the closed position, the guide housing is configured to retain the load line guide within the channel of the guide housing. |
| US10370224B2 |
Method for controlling storage/retrieval device in flat storage facility
A flat storage facility includes a storage/retrieval device having a Y-direction moving member with a length corresponding to the width of a storage item placement plane in an X direction and that is movable in a forward/backward Y direction of the storage item placement plane. A carriage is supported on the Y-direction moving member and is movable in the X direction. A storage item gripping mechanism is supported on the carriage so as to be freely raised and lowered. Lowering of the storage item gripping mechanism is controlled such that downward flexural deformation distances between end portions of the Y-direction moving member in the X direction are determined. Lowering distance adjustment values of the storage item gripping mechanism for the storage item placement points are set based on the downward flexural deformation distances, and lowering distances of the storage item gripping mechanism are reduced by the lowering distance adjustment values. |
| US10370222B2 |
Ropeless elevator system and a transfer system for a ropeless elevator system
A ropeless elevator system includes a first lane, a second lane disposed adjacent to the first lane, and an elevator car moveable within each of the first lane and the second lane. A transfer system is configured to facilitate movement of the elevator car from one of the first lane and the second lane to the other of the first lane and the second lane. The transfer system includes a first transfer assembly arranged in at least one of the first and second lanes. The first transfer assembly is configured to guide the elevator car out of the one of the first and second lanes. A transfer station includes a second transfer assembly configured to receive the elevator car from the first transfer assembly. The second transfer assembly extends between the first and second lanes. |
| US10370221B2 |
Elevator system
An elevator system may include at least two elevator shafts and at least one elevator car. A vertically extending rail may be disposed in each elevator shaft, and the elevator car may travel along the vertically extending rail. Each rail may be formed with a rotatable segment such that the rotatable segments can be aligned relative to one another in a transfer plane. Thereafter, the elevator car may travel between the elevator shafts along the segments. In some cases, the vertically extending rail may form part of a linear drive that causes the elevator car to move without the use of cables. |
| US10370219B2 |
Dock mountable floatation mat storage assembly
A dock mountable floatation mat storage assembly includes a first mount and a second mount each attached to dock. Each of the first and second mounts includes a base that has an inward portion, an outward portion and a central portion positioned between the inward and outward portions. The inward portion has an aperture extending therethrough. A riser has a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is attached to the outward portion of the base and extends upwardly away therefrom. A fastener extends through the aperture and through the dock such that the fastener releasably secures the base to the dock. A spindle is positioned on and extends between the top ends of the first and second mounts. The spindle is rotatable relative to the first and second mounts and engages a floating mat such that the floating mat is rolled upon and storable on the spindle. |
| US10370218B2 |
Reel with manually actuated retraction system
A reel has a spool member on which the linear material is spooled, an electric motor that rotates the spool member, and a controller that controls the operation of the motor. The controller monitors an unwound length of the linear material based on sensed rotation of the spool member by one or more sensors. The controller causes the electric motor to wind the linear material around the spool member, for example, upon detection of a pulling force on the linear material over a pull distance within a predetermined range, but, for example, does not trigger the winding of the linear material if the pull distance is greater than the predetermined range. The controller can cause the electric motor to stop winding of the linear material upon detection of a force on the linear material that holds the linear material in place. |
| US10370217B2 |
Automatic watercraft cover and receiving system
The cover delivery device (e.g., for use in selectably covering a watercraft) can include a first mobile support assembly, a second mobile support assembly, a drive shaft, and a cover carrier mechanism. The first mobile support assembly is mounted to and configured for movement along a first rail. The second mobile support assembly is mounted to and configured for movement along a second rail, which is generally parallel to the first rail. The drive shaft extends between and is rotatably mounted to the first mobile support assembly and the second mobile support assembly. The cover carrier mechanism extends between and is rotatably mounted to the first mobile support assembly and the second mobile support assembly. The cover carrier mechanism is configured for selectably deploying a cover carried thereby, with the cover carrier mechanism being configured to respectively roll and unroll the cover relative thereto. |
| US10370213B2 |
Device for winding strip-shaped material
A device for winding strip-shaped material onto at least one reel (10) comprises a support arm (11) that is movable relative to the machine frame (12) and has at least one horizontal reel shaft (13) for holding the reel (10). The reel shaft (13) holding the reel is made to rotate by at least one rotary drive (14). A release mechanism is provided for releasing the reel (10) when the support arm (11) moves relative to the machine frame (12). In order to design a device that is better adapted to the specificities of rigid materials and to greater weights of the strip-shaped material, the support arm (11) supporting the reel when the strip-shaped material is wound onto the reel simultaneously forms the release mechanism, and a linear movement mechanism (15) is provided for moving the support arm (11) parallel to the reel shaft (13) and transversely to a strip feeding mechanism (16) in order for the reel to be released. |
| US10370212B1 |
Center registration system
A registration system includes nip rollers for conveying a sheet in a process direction when the nip rollers are in an engaged position, and first and second sets of omnidirectional rollers arranged perpendicularly to each other, for conveying the sheet in the process and cross-process directions, respectively. The omnidirectional rollers each allow the sheet to slide, relative to the omnidirectional roller, in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the omnidirectional roller. The nip-rollers are movable from the engaged position to a disengaged position, in which the first pair of omnidirectional rollers convey the sheet in the process direction. A feedback system includes sensors for determining registration errors of the sheet and a control system controls the omnidirectional rollers to reduce the registration errors in the sheet while the nip-rollers are in the disengaged position. |
| US10370204B2 |
Transportation system
An off-shore port system includes a land-based port infrastructure area, an off-shore cargo ship docking area located in a body of water, and a transportation system having at least one tube connecting the land-based port infrastructure area and the off-shore cargo ship docking area. |
| US10370197B2 |
Plants for immersion of bodyworks
A plant for immersion treatment of vehicle bodies may include at least one skid configured to support a body; at least one process liquid tank; a line configured to convey the at least one skid above the at least one tank; and/or a device configured to overturn and immerse, inside the at least one tank, the body on the at least one skid positioned over the at least one tank using the conveyor line. The at least one skid may include a base part and a support part. The support part may be supported rotatably on the base part using a rotatable shaft with axis arranged transverse to a direction of movement of the at least one skid on the conveyor line, so that the support part is rotatable between a first upper position and a second position for immersing the body in the at least one tank. |
| US10370196B2 |
Food product separating and aligning apparatus
A food patty aligning and separating apparatus with a conveyor belt having horizontal cleats extending through a hopper beneath patties. Dividers extend longitudinally through the hopper to form lanes. The conveyor belt's cleats urge patties along lanes up a vertical span of the conveyor, thereby aligning the patties horizontally in a line. The patties pass over a peak and slide down a curved plate to distance the aligned group of patties from a next upstream group of patties. Guide members are spaced from the conveyor belt on hopper side to shear combined patties or pivot outward and cause combined patties to roll back into the hopper. |
| US10370195B2 |
Method for operating a long stator linear motor
To make it possible to operate a conveyor installation (1) in the form of a long stator linear motor in a simple manner, a first trigger point (Tx) is defined in at least one first position (Px) on the conveying track (2) and a first program code (Fx) which can be executed in the system controller (6) and with which a transport unit (TEn) is moved along a track section of the conveying track (2) in accordance with a defined movement profile is assigned to the first trigger point (Tx), and this program code (Fx) is executed for each transport unit (TEn) that reaches the first trigger point (Tx). |
| US10370190B2 |
Systems and methods for capping
Method and systems for capping are described. In one embodiment, an order processing device, a cap device, a plurality of feeders and a capping implement are provided. The order processing device processes orders with containers. The cap device is adapted to cap the container and is communicatively connected to the order processing device. The cap device is adapted to receive dispensation preferences from the order processing device. The cap device includes a plurality of feeders and a capping implement. Each feeder has a unique type of crown portion of a cap for capping. The capping implement is adapted to grasp the crown portion from the feeder. The cap device is adapted to select a feeder from which to grasp the crown portion based on the dispensation preferences. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. |
| US10370189B2 |
Trash collector
A trash collector, including a bucket 1 and a lid 4, which covers the bucket and is fastened pivotally in the area of an upper brim of the bucket, in order to pivot it upwards to open the trash collector. A pedal arrangement 3, 20 is arranged in the area of a base of the bucket, and a lever arrangement 8, 12 connects the pedal arrangement to the lid in order to pivot open the lid by a motion of the pedal arrangement. The lid is embodied in several parts and has at least two lid sections 5, which are each pivotable about as separate axis 30, 30′, and a frame element 6, which is provided detachably and/or pivotally in the area of the upper brim of the bucket and to which the lid sections 5 are fastened in a pivotal fashion. |
| US10370184B2 |
Tilt-less liner apparatus and system for unloading bulk cargo
A tilt-less liner apparatus and system for unloading bulk cargo from a container liner using a first layer on the container liner floor having a friction reducing top layer and a friction enhancing bottom layer to secure first layer against movement. A second layer of flexible high strength material folded in over lapping multiple pre-folded sections from at least two to eight folded stacked layers are used to cover the friction reducing top first layer. The second layer is connected to a coiling means and motor for coiling up and removing the second layer from the container over the friction reducing top layer of the first layer and the bulk cargo comes out with the second layer into a hopper provided with means for bulk product distribution. Vibrators, depth measuring devices and speed controls are provided to control bulk cargo unloading and prevent blockage build up. |
| US10370183B2 |
Powder feeding apparatus
Powder feeding apparatuses (100; 200) and methods. The powder feeding apparatus (100; 200) can include first and second cylindrical rollers (106, 107; 206, 207) adjacent to each other and spaced apart by a gap (108; 208). The first roller (106; 206) can rotate intermittently and independently of the second roller (107; 207). The second roller can rotate intermittently and independently of the first roller. Powder from a hopper (102; 202) is fed through the gap as one or both rollers rotate. The powder feeding method may include a method of feeding powder by intermittently and alternately advancing a first and second roller to dispense powder from the hopper. |
| US10370180B2 |
Packaging for chewing gum
A chewing gum package includes a dispenser, a dispenser holder, and a gum holder. The dispenser is configured to dispense a flavored liquid. The dispenser holder is configured to detachably receive and hold the dispenser. The gum holder is configured to hold a chewing gum product. The gum holder includes a first panel connected relative to and extending outward from a first side of the dispenser holder, and a second panel connected relative to and extending outward from a first side of the dispenser holder. The first panel and the second panel are configured to be movable between a closed position and an open position. The first panel and the second panel are substantially parallel to one another in the closed position to inhibit access to the chewing gum product and are not parallel to one another in the open position to increase access to the gum product. |
| US10370177B2 |
Dual component insert with uniform discharge orifice for fine mist spray
A dual component insert for use with a spray actuator for dispensing a pressurized product. The dual component insert comprises a support insert and an insert disk. The support insert includes a base wall which has a support discharge orifice formed therein and a cylindrical wall is formed integral with and extends from the base wall so as to define an insert cavity. The insert disk has a disk discharge orifice, a diameter of the disk discharge orifice is smaller than a diameter of the support discharge orifice, and the insert disk is received and captively retained within the insert cavity so that the disk discharge orifice is axially aligned with the support discharge orifice. The insert disk is manufactured from a relatively thin durable material which facilitates fabrication of a consistent, accurate, uniform and well defined small diameter discharge orifice which results in dispensing a fine mist spray. |
| US10370176B2 |
Child resistant aerosol actuator
The actuator includes a shroud adapted to be situated on an aerosol container over the stem and an actuation member mounted on and moveable within the shroud to depress the stem by the application of an external force applied to the top surface of the actuation member. The actuation member includes a nozzle and a conduit for connecting the stem and the nozzle. A hood is normally positioned to block the actuation member from being moved to depress the stem. A locking member normally intersects the path of movement of the hood to lock the hood in its blocking position. The locking member has two sections both of which must be simultaneously moved to a position remote from the path of hood movement such that the hood may be moved from its blocking position, allowing the actuation member to be moved to depress the stem. |
| US10370175B2 |
Receptacle for containing and dispensing solid medicinal pills
A receptacle (100) for containing and dispensing a solid medicinal pill (108), directly into the mouth of the user, comprising a container with a storage chamber (104) leading to a spout outlet (106) sized to be comfortably inserted between the lips of a user, said spout outlet being further provided with a displaceable sealing closure (112) having a normally closed position, and wherein displacement of said closure from said closed position, to enable the dispensing of at least one pill from said chamber, is actuated by the mouth of the user interacting with said spout outlet. |
| US10370170B1 |
Clean storage packaging article and method for making and using
A packing article for the storage and/or transport of items and materials requiring high levels of cleanliness is described. Methods of making and using the packaging article are also described. The packaging article may be used to store or transport, for example, advanced optical components, or materials and components used in the manufacturing of microelectronic devices or optical components. A method of making the packaging article includes contacting the packaging article with organic solvent(s) and acidic solution(s) and rinsing with ultrapure water. Interior cleanliness levels for various contaminants, such as, metals, anionic materials, organic compounds, and particles may be verified and the packaging articles may be labeled and sorted according to cleanliness level. |
| US10370169B2 |
Packing device
Damage to a packing device and a packed object caused by a load is prevented, and a box and the packed object are protected stably. A box of the packing device includes side surface portions, upper flaps, lower flaps, a protrusion, a fixing portion, and interior cushions. The protrusion is formed by folding part of an upper flap. The fixing portion fixes the protrusion such that the protrusion projects from the upper flap. In a state where an object is accommodated in the box, the protrusion is interposed between the upper flap and the packed object, and disperses the load applied to the box. |
| US10370167B2 |
Cleaning liquid dispensing system
A cleaning liquid dispensing system comprising the combination of a re-usable container (3) and a replaceable spouted pouch (5) wherein (i) the spouted pouch (5) comprises a flexible pouch body (7) containing a cleaning liquid which dispenses from a rigid pouch spout (9), (ii) the container (3) is rigid and comprises a pouch chamber (11) for holding said spouted pouch, and a pour spout (17) in fluid communication with said rigid pouch spout (9), (iii) the container comprises a handle aperture (19), and (iv) a dosing device (50) is nested in the handle aperture (19). |
| US10370166B2 |
Fluid substance container
A fluid substance container including a collar featuring a passage and a pair of laminated film sheets heat-welded along perimetral welding lines so as to form a bag, the pair of sheets also being heat-welded to the collar so that the passage in the collar provides access to interior of the bag; the collar features a cup-shaped part in which the passage is formed, there being a sealing lip extending from a bottom of the cup-shaped part, the sealing lip being formed integrally with the collar and intended to cooperate in an air-tight manner with an outer surface of the body of a hermetic pump which may be housed, at least partially, in the collar. |
| US10370164B2 |
Composite film
A composite film for closing a container by sealing the composite film against a circumferential sealing surface of the container or of a cap ring to be connected to the container has a support layer made of a metal film and a sealing layer connected to the metal film. The sealing layer comprises a coextruded layer with a cohesively breaking intermediate layer and adhesion promoter layers arranged on both sides of the intermediate layer. The composite film is suitable for tight sealing against sealing surfaces made of polished tinplate. |
| US10370160B2 |
Safety nozzle and safety valve
Exemplary embodiments of a safety nozzle and safety valve for portable gasoline containers are provided. A safety nozzle for a container can be provided, including a proximal end configured for placement in a safety valve, a distal end having a spout, a housing having an elongated portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a sliding bezel extending from an exterior of the housing to a sliding piston in an interior of the housing, a piston head having a first end at the proximal end and a second end for abutment with the sliding piston in the interior of the housing, and a retaining spring configured to maintain a holding pressure on the sliding piston to maintain the piston head in a closed position preventing liquid flow from the proximal end into the housing. |
| US10370151B2 |
Containers coated with compositions having enhanced heat-aging properties
Food or beverage containers coated with polyester coating compositions containing capped polyesters are disclosed. |
| US10370143B2 |
Container of thermoplastic material
An article enclosing at least one built-in fitment component in the form of a hollow body of thermoplastic material. The hollow body is preferably in the form of a fuel tank. The built-in fitment component is pressed against the inside wall of the article while still plastic so that the plastic material of the hollow body penetrates through at least one recess or opening of the built-in fitment component and flows therebehind. |
| US10370141B2 |
Packing box
A packing box includes opposing first/second and opposing third/fourth side panels, each having opposing first/second flank sides and opposing first/second end sides. A flank side connects to a flank side of an adjacent side panel, defining the circumference. The first end sides at a first end of the box have first flaps closing the first end, and the second end sides at a second end of the packing box have second flaps closing the second end. The first flap of the third side panel has opposing sides associated with the first and second side panels, which can be attached to the first and second side panels such that the first flap of the third side panel partly closes the first end. Tear lines in the first and second side panels allow removing at least part of the first, second and fourth side panels so as to leave a display case. |
| US10370138B2 |
Container with removable insert
A container (140) having a mouth (142), a bottom (144) and a self-supporting display foil (100). The foil may include a protrusion (162) at a first end (160) and a second end (180). The first end is positioned within the mouth of the container, and the second end is positioned at the bottom of the container. The foil being sufficiently flexible so as to be reversibly deformed, wherein the deformed foil may be placed into or removed from the container through the mouth. |
| US10370136B1 |
On-demand protective structures for packaging items in a container
Example methods and systems are disclosed for on-demand packaging of one or more items. According to one example, a method can include receiving an order for the item(s) and determining characteristic-information for the item(s) using a computer system. The characteristic-information includes an indication of at least a size and a shape of the item(s). The method also includes processing the characteristic-information based on design criteria to determine an arrangement of the item(s) within at least one container volume, and a configuration for a protective structure to hold the item(s) in the arrangement within the container volume(s). The method can further include, in response to the processing the characteristic-information, forming the protective structure according to the configuration, placing the item(s) into the protective structure according to the arrangement, and placing the protective structure and the item(s) in the container volume(s). |
| US10370135B2 |
Belt sorting system
The object counter is provided which includes a conveyor belt having regularly spaced object retaining posts for retaining single objects on the belt in a lane for transport in single file manner from a lower feed end to an upper discharge end. Each lane has lateral guide members for helping objects to settle in the lane between retaining posts during transport on the conveyor belt between the lower feed end and the upper discharge end. A hopper is arranged at the lower feed end of the conveyor belt for providing a quantity of objects to the conveyor belt. A deflector is arranged over the lane before the upper discharge end for removing objects from the lane that settle on top of objects settled in the lane between said retaining posts. An item detector is arranged at the upper discharge end for detecting the passage or discharge of individual objects. |
| US10370132B2 |
Strapping device having a pivotable rocker
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel. |
| US10370129B2 |
Assemblies including plug devices, and related plug devices and methods
An assembly comprises a vessel comprising a shell exhibiting at least one opening extending therethrough, a structure covering an internal surface of the shell, and at least one plug device contacting the shell and the structure. The at least one plug device comprises a rigid body comprising a male connection structure longitudinally extending into the least one opening, and a base structure extending outwardly beyond a lateral periphery of the male connection structure and positioned longitudinally between the structure and the shell. A plug device for a milling application, and a method of plugging a component of an assembly are also described. |
| US10370127B1 |
Apparatus for aligning and connecting signal connectors on two different bodies
An apparatus to align and connect complementary signal connectors on two different bodies comprises a housing having a housing support structure, a front side and a rear side. A first drive system on one body is used to operate a threaded shaft to join the two bodies. A second drive system that includes a rotatable shaft that is used to drive a cam to advance a signal connector panel on the one body to connect to a signal connector on the other body. |
| US10370126B1 |
Solar panel array assembly
A solar panel array assembly is provided that is adapted to transition between a stowed condition in which at least two solar panels are stacked and a deployed condition in which the solar panels are unstacked relative to the stowed condition and that exhibits a low-profile when in the stowed condition. In one embodiment, the assembly includes at least two solar panels, a flexible hinge connecting and extending between the panels that allows relative rotation of the panels to one another, a torsion bar for providing the force for causing the rotation of the panels for the transition between the stowed and deployed conditions, and a truss structure that transitions from a relatively flat, inoperative state when the panels are stowed to an operative state for use with deployed panels. |
| US10370119B2 |
Self-stabilizing spherical unmanned aerial vehicle camera assembly
A self-stabilizing spherical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) camera assembly, including: a stabilizer assembly; a plurality of motors coupled to the stabilizer assembly; a spherical camera mounting cage assembly disposed about and coupled to the stabilizer assembly; and a plurality of cameras coupled to the spherical camera mounting cage assembly. Preferably, the plurality of cameras include a plurality of stereoscopic cameras coupled to an exterior of the spherical camera mounting cage assembly. The self-stabilizing spherical UAV camera assembly is capable of taking/recording 360 degree×180 degree stereoscopic photo/video content. The self-stabilizing spherical UAV camera assembly can also be used with various real-time visualization and control technologies. |
| US10370115B2 |
Release mechanism
A toggle release mechanism includes a base element, a toggle element and an actuating rod. The toggle element is rotatably mounted at a first end to the base element about a first axis for rotation between a locking position and a release position. The actuating rod has a central portion extending through the toggle element and first and second end portions projecting on opposed sides thereof for engagement with actuators arranged on opposed sides of the release mechanism. The actuating rod also includes a mounting flange projecting therefrom at a boundary between the central portion and a first end portion. The mounting flange has a first hole therein for receiving a first fastener. A surface of the toggle element facing the mounting flange has a bore formed therein for receiving the first fastener. The mechanism also includes a mounting element slidably received on the second end of the rod. |
| US10370111B2 |
Hidden thrust reverser blocker door link arm fitting
A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a pivot configured to extend through a second aperture disposed in a link arm, a base member, and a retaining member at least partially defining a first aperture and a cavity. The pivot is configured to extend at least partially into the first aperture. The cavity is configured to accommodate a portion of the link arm. |
| US10370110B2 |
Aircraft having an aft engine
An aircraft is provided including a fuselage that extends along a longitudinal direction between a forward end and an aft end. A boundary layer ingestion fan is mounted to the fuselage at the aft end and is configured for ingesting boundary layer airflow off the surface of the fuselage. The fuselage defines a profile proximate the boundary layer ingestion fan that is optimized for ingesting a maximum amount of boundary layer air and improving propulsive efficiency of the aircraft. More specifically, the fuselage defines a cross sectional profile upstream of the boundary layer ingestion fan that has more cross sectional area in a top half relative to a bottom half as defined relative to a centerline of the boundary layer ingestion fan. |
| US10370108B1 |
Passenger seating arrangement having a screen between seat units
A passenger seating arrangement for use in an aircraft cabin, wherein the seat units are arranged in an inwardly facing herringbone layout. A screen is arranged to separate a passenger in each aft seat unit from a passenger in a fore seat unit in front of it in the column. The screen comprises an upper part and a lower part below the upper part, the upper and lower parts of the screen being offset relative to each other, for example to create an overhang on the side of the screen facing the aft seat unit, such that, the upper part provides shoulder space for a passenger seated in the fore seat unit, and the lower part provides arm space, in which there is an arm rest, for a passenger seated in the aft seat unit. |
| US10370102B2 |
Systems, apparatuses and methods for unmanned aerial vehicle
A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may include a camera device configured to capture at least video data; a receiver configured to receive wireless communications; a transmitter configured to transmit wireless communications; storage linked with the camera device, the receiver, and the transmitter and configured to store data captured by the camera device and wireless communications received by the receiver; and a processor linked with and configured to exercise control over the camera device, the receiver, the transmitter, and the storage. The UAV is configured to dock with a docking station mounted on a vehicle. The UAV may have other components such as a microphone and sensors, and may perform various functions such as surveillance, tracking, warning, and data storage, transmission and relay. Associated methods and docking stations are also disclosed. |
| US10370101B2 |
Drone, method and systems for airborne visualization
This invention relates to a drone, method and systems for displaying messages and/or images by using a group of one or more remotely controlled airborne drones provided with display means and controlled so the messages and/or images are created and are visual by the display means of the group of airborne drones. The display means are controlled such that the messages and/or images are 2D or 3D respectively. The display means may include LED's, OLED's or LCD based on means or DLP and/or laser projection means. The display of messages and/or images can be remotely controlled using a social gateway for airborne visualization, enabling the integration of content from end-user and marketing clients based on the drone's geographic position and social media audience profile. |
| US10370099B2 |
Online optimization-based flight control system
Techniques to control flight of an aircraft are disclosed. In various embodiments, a set of inputs associated with a requested set of forces and moments to be applied to the aircraft is received. An optimal mix of actuators and associated actuator parameters to achieve to an extent practical the requested forces and moments is determined, including by minimizing a weighted set of costs that includes costs associated with one or more errors each corresponding to a difference between a requested force or moment and a corresponding force or moment achieved by the computed solution. |
| US10370096B2 |
Rotor phase control
Embodiments are directed to obtaining data from at least one sensor, processing, by a processor, the data to determine an independent rotor phase lag for each of a plurality of axes associated with a rotorcraft, and issuing, by the processor, at least one command to provide for on-axis moments in accordance with the independent rotor phase lag for each of the axes. |
| US10370093B1 |
On-demand drone noise measurements
Techniques for calculating a sound received at a plurality of distances from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be provided. For example, during delivery, the UAV may be associated with a sensor to obtain first sound information that corresponds to the sound generated by the UAV. A sensor associated with a landing marker may obtain second sound information about the sound generated by the UAV during flight and delivery of a payload to a location associated with the landing marker. In embodiments, the first sound information and the second sound information may be utilized to calculate sound metrics for the sound generated by the UAV and determine the sound received at a plurality of distances from the UAV during flight. |
| US10370091B2 |
Aircraft assembly with load and position indicator
An aircraft assembly (10) having an indicator (20) configured to provide an indication of when an element of the aircraft assembly has received a predetermined load or traveled to a predetermined position. |
| US10370090B2 |
Laminar flow panel
An aerodynamic body operable to both promote laminar flow and satisfy structural requirements is disclosed. A perforated panel skin comprises an inner surface and an outer surface of the aerodynamic body. At least one hollow member is coupled to the inner surface and is operable to suction air from the outer surface and through the perforated panel skin. The at least one hollow member is oriented in a substantially chord-wise direction relative to an airflow over the aerodynamic body. |
| US10370089B2 |
Weight-shifting coaxial helicopter
A helicopter includes a propulsion system, gimbal assembly, and a controller. The propulsion system includes a first rotor assembly and a second rotor assembly. The first rotor assembly comprises a first motor coupled to a first rotor and the second rotor assembly comprises a second motor coupled to a second rotor. The second rotor is coaxial to the first rotor and is configured to be counter-rotating to the first rotor. The gimbal assembly couples a fuselage of the helicopter to the propulsion system. The controller is communicably coupled to the gimbal assembly and is configured to provide instructions to the gimbal assembly in order to weight-shift the fuselage of the helicopter, thereby controlling movements of the helicopter. |
| US10370087B2 |
Propeller device for aircraft, spacecraft or watercraft
A propeller device for aircraft, spacecraft or watercraft comprising two or more blades and a spinner. The blades are arranged on a hub so that they can be in a deployed or a retracted position. The spinner comprises first, second and third movable portions configured for allowing deploying or retracting the blades and for keeping the blades deployed or retracted. |
| US10370083B2 |
Wing fold system rotating latch
An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position. |
| US10370082B2 |
Aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing, vertical and horizontal flight and on-air energy generation
An aircraft includes: a fuselage having opposing leading and trailing extremities along a vertical axis; a fixed wing airframe having opposed at least two main wings connected to the fuselage and extending on a horizontal axis; at least two electric coplanar main wing motors respectively attached to the main wings; a duct frame attach to the trailing extremity of the fuselage; at least two horizontal stabilizers connected to the duct frame and extending on the horizontal axis; an electric tail motor fitted an inner side of the duct frame; multiple battery packs installed inside the fuselage and suitable for supply power to the main wing motors and the tail motor; and support beams suitable for connecting the duct frame to the fuselage. |
| US10370081B2 |
UAV mounting system
A payload system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), including a plurality of payload modules configured to attach to an underside of the UAV, wherein each payload module defines a curved surface having a plurality of mounting holes therethrough, and wherein the plurality of payload modules is interconnected to form a substantially continuous mounting surface. |
| US10370075B2 |
Spring-assisted jack plate for outboard motor
A jack plate includes a mounting assembly having first and second spacing brackets connected by a transom plate adapted for mounting to the transom of a boat, each of the spacing brackets having inwardly facing channels at rearward sides of the spacing brackets. The jack plate further includes a motor lift including a lift plate extending between a first bearing and a second bearing, the channels adapted to conformingly receive the first and second bearings. An actuator is provided to raise and lower the lift plate relative to the transom plate. At least one spring is operably coupled between the mounting assembly and the motor lift, the spring unloading the lift plate to reduce load on the actuator. The spring is optionally a compression gas spring. |
| US10370067B2 |
Dive platform system
An aft-mounted dive platform system includes at least one hull portion rigidly affixed to a hull of a boat. A dive platform is coupled to the at least one hull portion and is positioned, at least partially, behind at least one propeller drive system affixed to the stern of the boat. The at least one hull portion includes a first hull portion and a second hull portion. The first hull portion includes: a first inner portion surface positioned proximate a first side of the at least one propeller drive system and a first outer portion surface positioned proximate a first outer surface of the hull of the boat; wherein the first outer portion surface of the first hull portion is recessed with respect to the first outer surface of the hull of the boat. |
| US10370060B2 |
Bicycle electrical component assembly
A bicycle electrical component assembly is basically provided with a bicycle electrical component, a power supply unit and a power supply bracket. The bicycle electrical component includes a movable member and an electrical actuation unit. The electrical actuation unit includes an electrical actuator that is operatively coupled to the movable member to actuate the movable member. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electrical actuation unit to supply an electrical power to the electrical actuation unit. The power supply bracket is configured to mount the power supply unit to the bicycle electrical component. At least one of the power supply unit and the power supply bracket includes at least one of an electrical cable and an electrical port that is configured to be connected to an electrical cable. |
| US10370058B2 |
Removable insert system
The present invention relates to a removable insert system (R) for a telescopic fork leg (1) of a bicycle, said telescopic fork leg (1) comprising outer and inner legs (1b, a), wherein said removable insert system comprises a piston and piston rod arrangement (6, 8) comprising a piston rod (8) arranged at least partly within a first tube (7), said removable insert system (R)being removably arranged within at least one of said inner legs (1a) such that, when being mounted in said inner leg, the removable insert system is adapted to form a damping system (D) with said inner leg, and wherein said inner leg and said first tube are both acted upon by a flow of medium created by compression and expansion movements of the fork legs, said damping system further comprising medium flow passages (C1, C2) that are parallel in relation to each other, and that run between the upper and lower sides of said piston (6)The invention also relates to a damping cartridge kit (DC) for upgrading a telescopic fork leg of a bicycle, said cartridge kit comprising a removable insert system (R). |
| US10370054B2 |
Cable arranging system for bicycle
A cable arranging system is provided for being arranged on a frame of a bicycle, the frame has an axial tube portion and a handle portion, the axial tube portion includes a head tube and a front standing tube disposed through the head tube and rotatable relative to the head tube, the handle portion and the front standing tube are connected with each other and rotatably comovable, the handle portion is rotatable about the head tube and has an operating portion positionably arranged thereto; and the cable arranging system includes a first steering portion positionably assembled to the axial tube portion, and at least one controlling cable. The at least one controlling cable is for being connected with the operating portion and connected to an actuating mechanism of the bicycle, and each said controlling cable is controllably driven by the operating portion. |
| US10370053B2 |
Powered personal mobility vehicle with rotating wheels
An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. |
| US10370050B2 |
Assembly for giving self-service access to at least one wheelchair for a person of reduced mobility
Assembly for giving access to at least one wheelchair (1) comprising a frame (2) supported by wheels (5, 7) and provided with a seat (3), the assembly comprising a docking station (100) having a structure (201) delimiting at least one docking point designed to receive the chair such that, when the chair is in the docking point, the chair rests on its wheels and the seat of the chair is disposed so as to be usable by a user who wishes to sit down. |
| US10370049B2 |
Molding structure for automotive glass
Rear quarter glass has a glass plate, a plastic molding, and a metal molding. A retainer is arranged between the plastic molding and the metal molding. The retainer has a first through-hole and a pin portion. The metal molding has a projecting portion that is inserted through the first through-hole. The projecting portion has an end section that projects from the first through-hole in a state inserted through the first through-hole. The plastic molding has a second through-hole through which the pin portion is inserted. The pin portion has an end section that projects from the second through-hole in a state inserted through the second through-hole. The end section of the projecting portion is swaged to the retainer by swaging through thermal deformation. The end section of the pin portion is swaged to the plastic molding by swaging through thermal deformation. |
| US10370042B2 |
Adjustable aerodynamic assembly and a method
An adjustable aerodynamic assembly includes a support structure and a blocking member supported by the support structure. The blocking member is movable between an extended position in which the blocking member is disposed transverse to the support structure to interact with an airflow and a retracted position in which the blocking member retracts to minimize interaction with the airflow. The adjustable aerodynamic assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the blocking member and configured to move the blocking member to the extended and retracted positions, and a detection member coupled to the blocking member and configured to determine whether a surface of the blocking member is detected. A method of monitoring the adjustable aerodynamic assembly includes determining whether the surface of the blocking member is detected via the detection member. The method also includes selectively activating the actuator to move the blocking member to the extended and retracted positions. |
| US10370041B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for an automobile door or window
Systems, methods, and devices for a vehicle door or window are disclosed herein. A vehicle includes a vehicle body and a cabin located within the body of the vehicle, wherein the cabin includes an interior that is configured to accommodate at least one person. The vehicle includes at least one seat located in the interior of the cabin that is configured for seating a user. The vehicle includes at least one door that provides ingress and egress to the interior of the cabin of the vehicle, and the at least one door is located with respect to the body such that the door opens to provide ingress and egress into the cabin from a backside of the seat. |
| US10370038B2 |
Work vehicle
Contemplated are cost reduction and enhanced readiness of parts management related to right and left fenders. A work vehicle includes right and left fenders (16) each having a vertical plate member (18) covering an inner face of a traveling device from an inner side of a vehicle body and a top plate member (19) covering an upper portion of the traveling device (5) from above, wherein the top plate member (19) is configured to be front-rear symmetric, and each of the vertical plate member (18) and the top plate member (19) is configured to act as a right-left interchangeable member. |
| US10370032B2 |
Dual rubber body mount
Provided herein are embodiments of a mount for joining a substructure to a vehicle frame. The mount allows the substructure to float on the frame by permitting vertical movement of the substructure relative to the frame. Further, the mount restricts lateral and fore/aft movement of the substructure on the frame, helping to reduce any further contributions to frame torque. The mount is joined to the frame at a lower end and has a crook-shaped or C-shaped profile that wraps around an alignment tab of the substructure. Further, a rubber pad is provided on the alignment tab, and the mount has a structure, such as one or more stops, bolts, or pins, that extends downwardly around or through the rubber tab. It is the downwardly extending structure allows for the vertical movement of the substructure while also preventing substantial lateral and fore/aft movement of the substructure relative to the frame. |
| US10370023B2 |
Production method for a modular steering column having extruded profiled elements
A method may be used to produce a steering column for a motor vehicle that includes an inner steering column tube that receives a steering shaft such that the steering shaft is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, an outer steering column tube that receives the inner steering column tube and has a longitudinal slot that extends in a direction of the longitudinal axis, and a clamping apparatus that can be switched over between a release position in which the inner steering column tube is adjustable relative to the outer steering column tube and a fixing position in which the inner steering column tube is fixed relative to the outer steering column tube. The longitudinal slot may have a greater width in the release position than in the fixing position. The method may involve, amongst other steps, manufacturing at least one single blank of the outer steering column tube and/or of the inner steering column tube using an extrusion process. |
| US10370022B2 |
Steering column assembly for autonomous vehicle
A steering column assembly for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle includes a steering wheel. Also included is a steering shaft selectively coupleable to the steering wheel with a plurality of balls, the steering wheel and the steering shaft transitioning between a rotationally coupled condition and a rotationally decoupled condition, the steering wheel in a rotationally stationary position during the decoupled condition. |
| US10370021B2 |
Steering wheel
A steering wheel comprising a steering wheel rim (1) provided with an extended extremity (11), an operating part (2) provided on the radial inner side of the steering wheel rim (1), and an actuating rod (4) fixedly connected to the extended extremity (11). A central shaft (3) is extended from the bottom end of the operating part (2). The central shaft (3) runs through the extended extremity (11) and is inserted into a cavity provided by the actuating rod (4). A bearing component (5) is provided between the inner wall of the extended extremity (11) and the outer wall of the central shaft (3). By fitting the central shaft (3) with the bearing component (5), and by fitting the bearing component (5) with the extended extremity (11), separation of the operating part (2) and the steering wheel rim (1) is implemented, and the steering wheel rim (1) is allowed to be rotated around the central shaft (3). The steering wheel has the operating part (2) and the steering wheel rim (1) arranged separately, when the steering wheel rim (1) is rotated, the operating part (2) does not rotate with the rotation of the steering wheel rim (1), thus ensuring that a driver can easily observe and control the operating part so as to improve the stability and safety of driving. |
| US10370019B2 |
Steering wheel cover
A steering wheel cover, having a circumferential length and a transverse width, comprises a plurality of layers that cover each other at least partially in projection. The layers include a lower electrically conductive shielding layer and an upper cover layer, between which are arranged, starting from the shielding layer, an insulation layer and at least one electrically conductive sensor layer. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer has/have a conductor structure with conductors extending in the length and width directions of the steering wheel cover. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer is/are electrically connected to connecting conductors of a connecting cable. The electrical connection is formed by a metal foil. The steering wheel cover serves to detect whether a driver's hand is on the steering wheel. |
| US10370017B1 |
Frame adjustable all-terrain stroller apparatus
A frame adjustable all-terrain stroller apparatus for use along hiking and wilderness trails includes rear wheels attachable at lowermost ends of independently positionable swing arms. Each swing arm is securable independently and each rear wheel is thereby positionable at a different elevation enabling stable operation of the stroller apparatus along sloped surfaces. Each rear wheel includes a stub axle devised to engage interior to an aperture disposed at the lowermost end of each of the pair of swing arms. The rear wheels are securable in each of a first position, exteriorly mounted to the swing arms, and a second position, interiorly mounted to the swing arms, whereby the rear wheel track of the stroller apparatus is variable. No rear axle connecting between the rear wheels is required, so clearance of the stroller apparatus is maintained. |
| US10370016B2 |
Method and device for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle
A method for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle achieves a fast-working, flexible, and in the event of a misdetection, precise monitoring environment, in particular without complex system or architectural adjustments to the rail vehicle. A stationary control unit and a simulation unit are provided on the land side. A data connection is established between the stationary control unit and the rail vehicle. A data connection is established between the stationary control unit and the simulation unit. The test process includes providing data traffic between the stationary control unit and the rail vehicle and the simulation unit. A device for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle is also provided. |
| US10370009B2 |
Wheel set for a rail vehicle
A wheel set for a rail vehicle, in particular for a locomotive, includes two track wheels which are connected by a wheel axle mounted in two wheel set bearings. Each wheel set bearing includes a cast bearing housing, which is closed by an outer housing cover and an inner pressure ring. In addition, the bearing housing has a clamping position for engaging a tensioning device of a machine tool for machining the wheel set. Since the clamping position is integrated in the pressure ring, the clamping position can be easily cut to size and the bearing housing can be produced in a weight-optimized and cost-effective way in comparison to known bearing housings. |
| US10370006B2 |
Counterbalancing system for mitigating one or more vehicle-related moments relative to a column in a transportation system
A transportation system is disclosed that includes a monorail (or other vehicle) along a column-supported rail and a movable weight system that repositions and/or accelerates a movable weight with respect to the movable weight's rail to counterbalance a moment associated with the weight and/or a centrifugal force of the monorail relative to the column, where some embodiments also mitigate resonance. Also disclosed is a linear induction motor (LIM) system that enables the LIM to tilt and thereby remain close to the rail, which mitigates potential thrust losses and/or air losses. Further disclosed is an air bearing system where the air bearing has a compliance and a resilience that minimizes air loss between the rail and the bearing. Additionally disclosed is a rotatable wedge system that essentially expands and/or contracts automatically to maintain an adjacency between two rail portions, where some embodiments also mitigate resonance. |
| US10370004B2 |
System and method for determining state of stiffness of tires of vehicle
A method jointly estimates a state of a vehicle including a velocity and a heading rate of the vehicle and a state of stiffness of tires of the vehicle including at least one parameter defining an interaction of at least one tire of the vehicle with a road on which the vehicle is traveling. The method uses the motion and measurement models that include a combination of deterministic component independent from the state of stiffness and probabilistic components dependent on the state of stiffness. The method represents the state of stiffness with a set of particles. Each particle includes a mean and a variance of the state of stiffness defining a feasible space of the parameters of the state of stiffness. The method updates iteratively the mean and the variance of at least some particles using a difference between an estimated state of stiffness estimated using the motion model of the vehicle including the state of stiffness with parameters sampled on the feasible space of the particle and the measured state of stiffness determined according to the measurement model using measurements of the state of the vehicle. The method outputs a mean and a variance of the state of stiffness determined as a function of the updated mean and the updated variance in at least one particle. |
| US10370003B2 |
Systems and methods for response vehicle pump control
A response vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a pumping system operatively engaged with the transmission and thereby configured to at least selectively receive mechanical energy generated by the engine via the transmission, and a central controller communicably coupled to the engine, transmission, and pumping system. The pumping system has an input configured to interface with a water source and receive an inlet flow of water. The central controller is configured to receive an indication regarding the pressure of the water at the input of the pumping system, and transmit a control signal to the transmission to change an effective gear ratio of the transmission while the transmission is operably coupled to the pumping system based on the received indication regarding the pressure of the water at the input of the pumping system. |
| US10370001B2 |
Coast-stop control device
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a coast-stop control device that makes it possible to change gears to an appropriate gear change while traveling, before the engine is stopped. The present invention is a coast-stop control device for performing coast-stop control that automatically stops an engine while the vehicle is traveling, the coast-stop control device being characterized: in being provided with an engine stop condition-assessing means for assessing whether it is possible to stop the engine and a gear change control means for controlling the gear change ratio of a gear change mechanism; and in controlling the gear change mechanism to a prescribed gear change ratio when the engine stop condition-assessing means determines that an engine stop condition has been met. |
| US10370000B2 |
Method for creep cancellation in hybrid drivelines
According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a vehicle having an electric machine and at least one controller is described. The electric machine may be configured to generate creep torque to move the vehicle. The controller may be programmed to decrease a target speed of a torque converter impeller to create a desired brake torque and partially cancel the creep torque without application of friction brakes in response to a brake pedal being pressed while an accelerator pedal is not being pressed. |
| US10369998B2 |
Dynamic gap control for automated driving
A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for controlling a vehicle to closely follow one another safely using automatic or partially automatic control. The described control schemes are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying applications, including truck platooning and convoying controllers. In one aspect, a power plant (such as an engine) is controlled using a control scheme arranged to attain and maintain a first target gap between the vehicles. Brakes (such as wheel brakes) are controlled in a manner configured to attain and maintain a second (shorter) target gap. Such control allows a certain degree of encroachment on the targeted gap (sometimes referred to as a gap tolerance) before the brakes are actuated. The described approaches facilitate a safe and comfortable rider experience and reduce the likelihood of the brakes being actuated unnecessarily. |
| US10369997B2 |
Vehicle traveling control apparatus
A vehicle traveling control apparatus for controlling following travel in which a host vehicle travels to follow a preceding vehicle traveling ahead, includes: a preceding vehicle biased travel determination unit calculating a lateral position inside a lane of the preceding vehicle, and determining whether the preceding vehicle biasedly travels while deviating from a setting range at a lane center; and a control target point setting unit setting, as a control target point of the following travel, a setting position in a vehicle width direction of the preceding vehicle in a case where it is determined that the preceding vehicle does not biasedly travel, and a position shifted as much as a predetermined shift amount from the setting position in a direction opposite to a direction in which the preceding vehicle deviates from the setting range in a case where it is determined that the preceding vehicle biasedly travels. |
| US10369996B2 |
Travel control device and travel control method
Provided is a travel control device by which it is possible to further improve fuel economy in a vehicle. A travel control device has the following: a weather information acquisition unit that acquires weather information indicating a weather state of a road on which a vehicle travels; an estimation value switching unit that sets in a modifiable manner an estimation value for travel resistance on the vehicle traveling on the road, according to the acquired weather information; a coasting travel estimation unit that estimates a change in speed of the vehicle on the road on the basis of the estimation value for the set travel resistance; and an automatic travel control unit that generates a travel schedule for the vehicle including driving travel and coasting travel on the basis of the estimated change in the vehicular speed, and causes the vehicle to travel according to the generated travel schedule. |
| US10369995B2 |
Information processing device, information processing method, control device for vehicle, and control method for vehicle
An information processing device includes circuitry configured to acquire, from vehicles each of which has a lane keeping function of allowing each of the vehicles to travel along a lane, a use information of the lane keeping function during a travel, extract a region in which a use rate of the lane keeping function is low, on the basis of the use information, and transmit a notification information based on the use rate to a given vehicle having the lane keeping function. |
| US10369993B2 |
Method and device for monitoring a setpoint trajectory to be traveled by a vehicle for being collision free
A method for monitoring a setpoint trajectory to be traveled by a vehicle for being collision free, including carrying out a clearance measurement of vehicle surroundings with the aid of a surroundings sensor system to determine a clearance in the vehicle surroundings, carrying out an object measurement of the vehicle surroundings with the aid of the surroundings sensor system to determine objects in the vehicle surroundings, checking the setpoint trajectory for being collision free based on the determined clearance and the determined objects, and comparing particular results of the checks for being collision free to one another, an item of collision information being provided based on the comparison. |
| US10369989B2 |
Parking assistance system and method for controlling the same
Disclosed herein are a parking assistance system (PAS) and a method for controlling the same. The PAS according to the present disclosure includes a state sensing unit that senses a state of a vehicle including speed information and gear information of the vehicle, an obstacle sensing unit that photographs a forward, backward, or lateral side image of the vehicle and senses an obstacle present on a front, rear, or lateral side of the vehicle, and a control unit that calculates a parking trajectory based on information about the sensed state and obstacle of the vehicle, and displays the photographed forward or backward image including the calculated parking trajectory based on the sensed gear information of the vehicle, when a speed of the vehicle is less than a preset threshold value. |
| US10369983B2 |
Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle
A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle provided with an engine, a differential mechanism having a first rotary element to which the engine is operatively connected, a second rotary element to which a first motor/generator is operatively connected, and a third rotary element to which an intermediate power transmitting member is connected, a second motor/generator operatively connected to the intermediate power transmitting member, and an automatic transmission which constitutes a part of a power transmitting path between the intermediate power transmitting member and drive wheels and in which a shifting action is performed by selective engagement of a plurality of coupling devices, the control apparatus comprising: a hybrid control portion for controlling an output torque of the first motor/generator and an output torque of the second motor/generator during the shifting action of the automatic transmission on the basis of an output torque of the engine and a transmitted torque of the coupling devices, such that an angular acceleration value of the second motor/generator and an angular acceleration value of the engine coincide with respective target values; a limited state determining portion for determining whether the output torque of the first motor/generator is in a limited state of being limited lower than a predetermined load capable of ensuring a shift-progressing torque necessary for progress of a power-on shift-down action of the automatic transmission; and an output limiting portion for limiting the output torque of the engine to a predetermined torque or less if the output torque of the first motor/generator is in the limited state during the power-on shift-down action of the automatic transmission. |
| US10369981B2 |
Method for selecting a gear
A method is provided for balancing clutch wear in a dual clutch transmission. The method involves performing the steps of determining which clutch unit of first and second clutch units is subjected to the most accumulated wear and selecting a gear actuated by the other clutch unit during launch of the vehicle. |
| US10369978B2 |
Electric brake system
An electric brake system is disclosed. The electric brake system includes a hydraulic pressure supply device configured to generate hydraulic pressure using a piston that is activated by means of an electrical signal output corresponding to a displacement of a brake pedal, and including a first pressure chamber provided at one side of the piston, which is movably accommodated inside a cylinder block, and connected to one or more wheel cylinders, and a second pressure chamber provided at the other side of the piston and connected to one or more wheel cylinders, a first hydraulic circuit including a first hydraulic flow path communicating with the first pressure chamber, and first and second branching flow paths that branch from the first hydraulic flow path to be connected to two wheel cylinders, respectively, a second hydraulic circuit including a second hydraulic flow path communicating with the second pressure chamber, and third and fourth branching flow paths that branch from the second hydraulic flow path to be connected to two wheel cylinders, respectively, and first to fourth inlet valves configured to control an opening and closing of the first to fourth branching flow paths, respectively. |
| US10369976B1 |
Systems and methods for rapidly decelerating a vehicle
A system for decelerating a vehicle includes a mount and a powered driver configured to propel an anchor toward a road surface to selectively secure the vehicle to the road surface. The mount is configured to couple the powered driver to a chassis of the vehicle. |
| US10369972B2 |
Gravity based vehicle camera cleaning systems and methods
Methods and systems are disclosed for cleaning a rear view vehicle camera. An example vehicle camera cleaning system includes a camera, a blade for cleaning a lens of the camera, a fluid reservoir for dispensing fluid using gravity via a one-directional gateway valve, and an actuator for moving the blade vertically across the lens, wherein the fluid reservoir dispenses fluid responsive to actuation of the blade. |
| US10369969B2 |
Windscreen wiper device
A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said wiper blade comprises a spoiler at a side thereof facing away from the windscreen to be wiped, characterized in that a free end of said spoiler, facing towards an A-pillar of the windscreen to be wiped, is provided with a beveled surface, seen from the windscreen to be wiped. |
| US10369967B2 |
Vehicle and program for vehicle
A vehicle that even a person whose information for authentication is not registered can use includes: a first storing means for storing information for authentication of a passenger; a first authenticating means for carrying out authentication for a user who tries to use own vehicle using the information for authentication stored in the first storing means; a communicating means for carrying out communication with a destination; a second storing means for storing information for communication with a registered destination through the communicating means; a second authenticating means for carrying out authentication for the user by connecting to the registered destination using the information stored in the second storing means by means of the communicating means; and a determining means for determining whether the user is allowed to use the own vehicle in accordance with an authentication result of the first authenticating means and/or the second authenticating means. |
| US10369958B2 |
Deformation element for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle comprising a deformation element of said type
To improve the safety of passengers of a motor vehicle and road users in the case of a head-on collision, a deformation element is provided and includes a crossmember holder for mounting to a crossmember and a bumper plate that can be positioned next to a bumper of a motor vehicle. The deformation element is characterized in that a centrifugal force-operated release element for adjusting and locking the distance of the crossmember holder from the bumper plate is provided between the bumper plate and the crossmember holder. A first distance of the bumper plate from the crossmember holder, starting from a normal position, is greater in a first position than a distance in a second position. |
| US10369956B2 |
Side airbag with necking chamber
A side airbag for a vehicle includes a main chamber and a necking chamber. The main chamber has an opening for connecting to an inflator and a first thickness in an inflated condition. The necking chamber is peripherally surrounded by the main chamber and is connected to the main chamber by a restrictive vent. The necking chamber has a second thickness in the inflated condition less than the first thickness and is aligned with a targeted body area. |
| US10369955B2 |
Airbag device
Provided is an airbag device in which an inflator can be fixedly mounted easily. The airbag device includes an inflator which generates a gas; an airbag which is inflated by the gas generated by the inflator; a retainer which is provided with an insertion port into which the inflator is inserted; a bag ring which mounts the airbag in the retainer; and a spring which fixes the inflator inserted into the insertion port. |
| US10369951B2 |
Air bag device
An airbag apparatus which is capable of restraining an occupant in a stable position even during an oblique collision, and which is capable of suppressing an injury value of the occupant. An airbag apparatus 100 restrains an occupant 132 of a vehicle. The airbag apparatus 100 is provided with: a main bag 112 which is bag-shaped and inflates and deploys in front of a front passenger seat 104 of the vehicle; and a center bag 114 which is bag-shaped and inflates and deploys on an inner side of the main bag 112 in a vehicle width direction. The center bag 114 has a rear region 160 which extends further towards a rear of the vehicle than the main bag 112, and a curved surface 164, which projects towards a main bag 112 side in the vehicle width direction, is formed on the rear region 160. |
| US10369950B2 |
Monitoring device for at least one ignition circuit for a personal protection means for a vehicle, and method for operating a monitoring device
A monitoring device for an ignition circuit for a personal protection device for a vehicle. The ignition circuit activates the personal protection device when an ignition voltage is present that exceeds a voltage threshold value and/or an ignition current is present that exceeds a current threshold value. The monitoring device has a control device and a voltage source connected via a voltage source terminal of the control device. The control device is connected via a high-side ignition circuit terminal to a first supply terminal of the ignition circuit and via a low-side ignition circuit terminal to a second supply terminal of the ignition circuit. The monitoring device is fashioned such that a no-load voltage of a high-side current source of the control device situated between the voltage source terminal and the high-side ignition circuit terminal corresponds at least to the voltage threshold value. |
| US10369945B2 |
Releasable fastening assembly for fastening a bumper to a side panel and/or a fender of a motor vehicle
A fastening arrangement is provided in order to reduce damage to a bumper and a side panel and/or a fender of a motor vehicle connected by way of a supporting element in a low speed range. The supporting element has a first supporting strip that can be fastened to the side panel and/or the fender and a second supporting strip that can be fastened to the bumper. At least one holder is provided, which releasably connects the first supporting strip and the second supporting strip to each other. |
| US10369939B2 |
End cap clip lock
An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle. |
| US10369937B2 |
Multilayer load bearing panel
A panel assembly includes a multilayer panel including first and second layers made of loftable material characterized by a molded orientation resultant from lofting and subsequently compressing the loftable material during molding of the multilayer panel. The panel assembly may be light-weight with a low profile to minimize protrusion into an opening or compartment enclosed by the panel. The multilayer panel may be configured to as a floor panel enclosing an opening defined by a floor structure, which may be a vehicle floor. The multilayer panel may include at least one recess portion configured to strengthen the multilayer panel. A method of making the multilayer panel includes tethering the loftable material in a tethering frame prior to lofting and transferring the tethering frame including the lofted material into a mold to form into the multilayer panel. The tethering frame retains offal for removal from the mold after forming the panel. |
| US10369936B2 |
Camera arrangements for motor vehicles
A camera arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The camera arrangement includes a front housing for at least partially enclosing a camera system. The front housing has a housing opening formed therethrough for allowing light to pass through to the camera system. A window is at least partially transparent to the light and covers the housing opening. A retainer is disposed adjacent to the window and includes a snapfit arrangement that engages the front housing to help hold the window in place relative to the front housing. |
| US10369927B2 |
Sol: a system for child safety alert
The present invention is a method and system of determining and collecting data such as, location, weather, temperature, and time to users of a mobile devices. Mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets, internet computers, and other hand held mobile devices may be ideal for tracking harmful environmental conditions. The affiliations are determined based upon location of mobile devices as tracked by Internet services and activation of the system by the user. The system may even be enhanced by use of features tailored by the user. |
| US10369926B2 |
Driver state sensing system, driver state sensing method, and vehicle including the same
Disclosed are a driver state sensing system, a driver state sensing method, and a vehicle including the same. The driver state sensing system includes an image photographing unit composed of a single channel to photograph images, a controller that extracts at least one shape point from a driver image sensed in the images and compares a motion vector calculated based on the amount of change of the shape point with at least one drowsiness vector stored in advance to determine whether a driver is in a drowsiness state, and a warning unit to warn when it is determined that the driver is in a drowsiness state. |
| US10369923B1 |
Operation method of adaptive driving beam headlamp system
An operation method of an adaptive driving beam headlamp system includes: in response to receipt of a sequence of images, when it is determined that a nearby vehicle is in the sequence of images, determining whether the nearby vehicle is in a first condition moving in a direction opposite to a moving direction of a driving vehicle and approaching the driving vehicle, or is in a second condition moving ahead of the driving vehicle in the moving direction of the driving vehicle; calculating a area into which the nearby vehicle is projected to move based on whether the nearby vehicle is in the first or the second condition; and controlling a headlamp to dim a part of a high beam pattern that corresponds with the area. |
| US10369922B2 |
Vehicle headlight device
A vehicle headlight device includes: a sensor acquiring information on an object in front of a host vehicle; a first lighting; a second lighting including a laser light, a movable mirror element reflecting the laser light, and an actuator driving the movable mirror element; and at least one processor that controls a light distribution pattern formed by the first lighting such that an irradiation suppressed site where the irradiation by the first lighting is reduced is included in a dark region where the irradiation by the first lighting is reduced, the irradiation suppressed site including at least a part of an irradiation suppression target object, set a laser light distribution pattern in a region not including the irradiation suppressed site and included in the dark region, and control the actuator such that the laser light is reflected in the laser light distribution pattern. |
| US10369919B2 |
Vehicle with an integrated electric motorcycle
The disclosure relates to a multimodal transportation apparatus for passenger transportation. The multimodal transportation apparatus comprises a passenger car. According to the disclosure, the multimodal transportation apparatus contains a motorcycle that is equipped with, and can be driven by an electric motor, and a securing apparatus to releasably fixedly secure the motorcycle to the passenger car. The motorcycle is arranged between a driver seat and a passenger seat, as seen in a direction of travel, in a secured operating state. At least a portion of a center console serves to support at least one body part of a rider of the motorcycle in an operating state, wherein the motorcycle is detached from the passenger car. |
| US10369916B2 |
Vehicular article-accommodating structure, arm rest, and vehicular seat
A vehicular article-accommodating structure, includes a lid front part provided with an opening of such size as to be larger than the cross-sectional diameter of a cup but also capable of preventing tipping and falling of the cup, a link mechanism for causing the lid front part to perform a translational movement between a first position and a second position, and a lower part of a bottom part and an upper part of a bottom part for receiving the bottom surface of the cup at the first position and the second position. The second position is a high position having a height greater than that of the first position, and is a position rearward from the first position. The height of the lid front part can be changed by a prescribed distance, and the distance from the lid front part to a passenger can be reduced by a prescribed distance. |
| US10369915B1 |
Portable beverage holder
A portable beverage holder includes a receptacle, an elongated attachment clip, and first and second fastening tabs. The receptacle includes a body having an open end and a closed end and is configured for receipt of a beverage container. The receptacle further includes a rim surrounding the open end of the body. The elongated attachment clip includes a head defining an opening and first and second legs extending from the head. The head pivotably retains the rim of the receptacle within the opening of the head. The first and second legs extend from the head and are spaced-apart from one another. The free ends of the first and second legs define an opening therebetween enabling insertion of a structure therethrough and into the elongated volume. The fastening tabs extend from the free ends of the respective legs and are configured to releasably engage one another. |
| US10369913B2 |
Seat assemblies with adjustable side bolster cushions
A seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom and a seat back extending upright from the seat bottom. At least two side bolster seating surfaces are spaced apart laterally on at least one of the seat bottom and the seat back. A bolster support assembly is provided adjacent each of the two side bolster seating surfaces. Each bolster support assembly has an air bladder and a rigid support mounted to the air bladder and positioned between the side bolster seating surface and the air bladder. When the air bladder is in an inflated position, a contact width of the rigid support along the bolster seating surface is greater than a bladder width. |
| US10369909B2 |
Surface fastener, cushioning structure, and seat structure
A surface fastener formed of a synthetic resin and in which a base with a 0.1 to 0.9 mm thickness and engagement element groups including engagement elements with a 0.2 to 0.8 mm protrusion height are integrally molded, and engagement element rows are composed of the plural engagement elements arranged in a row direction and each protruding independently. A cushioning member is covered with a covering member via the surface fastener. A resistance value of the surface fastener by itself as measured by a handle-o-meter method conforming to the JIS L 1096 E method is 80 to 150 g, whereas a load-deflection characteristic when a pressure is applied to an overlapping portion of the stacked surface fastener and cushioning member by a pressure plate with a 30 mm diameter approximates a similarly measured load-deflection characteristic of the cushioning member by itself. |
| US10369908B2 |
Vehicle seat active suspension control based on vehicle position
A system and method that establishes a confidence in a vehicle position determined by a vehicle position determination system and uses the established confidence to change a behavior of an active suspension system of a plant in the vehicle. |
| US10369904B2 |
Reclining rear seat assembly
A vehicle seat assembly for a vehicle includes a bulkhead mountable to a vehicle body structure at a first location. The seat assembly also includes a seat bottom having a seat pan mountable to the vehicle body structure at a second location that is different than the first location. A seat back of the seat assembly includes a frame. A lower end of the frame is pivotably attached to the bulkhead at a pivot point so that the seat back is pivotable relative to the bulkhead and is supported above the seat bottom by the bulkhead when the vehicle seat assembly is mounted to the vehicle body. A recline mechanism has a driving arrangement mounted to one of the bulkhead and the frame and a driven arrangement mounted to the other of the bulkhead and the frame. The recline mechanism is operable to pivot the seat back relative to the bulkhead. |
| US10369903B2 |
Seat height adjustment actuator
An actuator includes a pinion engaging a seat height adjustment mechanism. A brake drum fixed to the seat defines an outer brake race. A brake hub integrated with the pinion, rotatable in the brake drum, defines an inner brake race. Rolling brake elements between the brake races lock the brake hub to the brake drum in the absence of actuator input. A clutch drum covers the brake races, defines an outer clutch race, and includes clutch tabs to displace the rolling brake elements, unlocking the brake hub, responsive to actuator input. A driver cam rotatable within the clutch drum defines an inner clutch race. Rolling clutch elements in the clutch races transmit actuator input to the clutch drum and permit rotation of the driver cam relative to the clutch drum in the absence of actuator input. An exterior cup fixed to the brake drum defines a housing for the actuator. |
| US10369902B2 |
Seat sliding device
Provided is a seat sliding device. The seat sliding device comprises a fixed-side rail, a movable-side rail, a lock portion, an elastically deforming portion, a releasing member, and a restricting portion. The movable-side rail comprises an open-sectional portion including two side walls and a lid wall. The lock portion is displaceable between a restraint position and a release position. The releasing member is provided between the elastically deforming portion and the lid wall. The restricting portion is configured to provide a space through which an insertion-side end of the releasing member is insertable between the elastically deforming portion and the lid wall. |
| US10369900B1 |
Onboard DC charging circuit using traction drive components
A DC charging circuit has a pair of switches and a battery pack with a maximum voltage capacity, and a power inverter module (PIM). The pair of switches connects/disconnects the battery pack to/from the PIM. An electric machine has phase windings sharing a motor neutral terminal. The phase windings are electrically connected to respective switching pair of the PIM. A switching module has one or two additional switches selectively connecting the PIM to the station, and a center switch selectively connecting the station to the motor neutral terminal. A controller executes a method that establishes a boost mode of the PIM when the maximum voltage capacity exceeds the maximum charging voltage. The boost mode is established by closing the pair of switches of the RESS, closing the center switch of the switching module and one of the additional switches, and opening the other additional switch if present. |
| US10369895B2 |
Power supply controller
A charger of a vehicle serving as a power supply controller includes, a power amount controller performing, (a) when a determiner determines that a high level device is available, a first control that determines a supply power amount to a storage battery according to an instruction value from the high level device, and, (b) when the determiner determines that the high level device is not available, a second control that determines the supply power amount according to information about a past power supply from an in-house power system (i.e., a power restriction value of the in-house power system), for an uninterrupted power supply between an outside-of-vehicle power system and the charger in the vehicle. |
| US10369893B2 |
Intelligent vehicle control for wireless power transfer (WPT)
In some embodiments, a device in a network receives vehicle characteristic data regarding one or more autonomous vehicles. Each autonomous vehicle of the one or more autonomous vehicles is equipped with a vehicle-based charging coil configured to receive electrical power from a ground-based charging coil of a wireless power transfer (WPT) system. The device, based on the received vehicle characteristic data, identifies one or more ground-based charging coils of the WPT system available to provide power to the one or more autonomous vehicles. The device determines driving parameters for the one or more autonomous vehicles to optimize power transfer from the one or more ground-based charging coils to the one or more autonomous vehicles. The device sends the driving parameters to the one or more autonomous vehicles to control movement of the one or more autonomous vehicles. |
| US10369889B2 |
System and method for processing electric vehicle and insurance data
Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided in which electric vehicle information, including electric vehicle charging information, may be received over a communications network. The electric vehicle charging information may be automatically associated with automobile insurance premium information. An integrated presentation of the electric vehicle charging information and the automobile insurance premium information may then be transmitted, over the communications network, for presentation to an owner of the electric vehicle. |
| US10369885B2 |
Axle assembly having a gear reduction unit and an interaxle differential unit
An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit and an interaxle differential unit. The gear reduction unit may be operatively connected to an input shaft and may selectively provide gear reduction to a differential assembly and the interaxle differential unit. The interaxle differential unit may operatively connect the gear reduction unit to the output shaft. |
| US10369882B2 |
Valve case mounting structure
A valve case mounting structure includes a mount base and a valve case. The mount base includes a valve case support portion and a retainer piece having a first engagement opening and a second engagement opening. The valve case includes an engaging projection portion, and a holder portion. When the engaging projection portion is positioned at a front end side of the first engagement opening, the retainer piece does not reach the holder portion. When the engaging projection portion is moved from the front end side of the first engagement opening toward the second engagement opening, a front end portion of the retainer piece is inserted into the holding space before becoming unable to be inserted into the holder portion. |
| US10369875B2 |
Torque rod
There is provided a torque rod (1) in which any one of a partition wall (27) between an interior of a first accommodation portion (15) for accommodating a first elastic bush (11) and an interior of a third accommodation portion (17) for accommodating an actuator (14) and a partition wall (28) between an interior of a second accommodation portion (16) for accommodating a second elastic bush (12) and the interior of the third accommodation portion (17) has a communication hole (29) for allowing the interiors of both the accommodation portions to communicate with each other, and a whole area of the other partition wall is closed. In the communication hole (29), a counterbore (29a) is formed in an end portion on a side opposite to the third accommodation portion (17). The torque rod includes a bolt (30) that is inserted into the communication hole (29), and that has a head portion (30a) accommodated in the counterbore (29a). The bolt (30) is screwed into a support shaft (24) or the communication hole (29) so that the head portion (30a) is pressed against an annular flat surface (29c) which faces a side opposite to the third accommodation portion (17) on an inner surface of the counterbore (29a), and the support shaft (24) is pressed against the partition wall (28). |
| US10369874B2 |
Articulated bus
Provided is an articulated bus including a front vehicle including a steering wheel and a rear wheel positioned on a rear side of the steering wheel in a front-rear direction of a vehicle, a rear vehicle disposed on a rear side of the front vehicle in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and mounted with an engine, an articulating portion that swingably connects the front vehicle and the rear vehicle to each other, and a hybrid system including an electric generator that functions as an electric motor and a generator, and an HV battery that stores electric energy generated by the electric generator and supplies electric energy to the electric generator, in which the HV battery is disposed on a roof of the front vehicle. |
| US10369870B2 |
Operating mechanism for rear hinged fully sealed independent side operating doors
A vehicle door includes a door panel slidably operable between a secured position within a door aperture and a staging position partially distal from the door aperture. A latch is engaged with a striker path during operation of the door panel between the secured and staging positions, and is selectively disengaged from the striker path to define open and closed positions of the door panel when the door panel is in the staging position. |
| US10369867B2 |
Apparatus and method for driving a switching element, and a vehicle air-conditioning apparatus
A drive apparatus providing a heat source and driving a switching element, along with a corresponding method of using the drive apparatus. The switching element includes a transistor having a high-heat resistant semiconductor including silicon carbide. The drive apparatus is provided with a voltage adjusting unit that varies a drive voltage to be applied to a conduction control terminal of the switching element in order to put the switching element in an ON state, and the voltage adjusting unit applies, as the drive voltage, a voltage in an active region of the transistor to the conduction control terminal. |
| US10369863B2 |
Refrigerant liquid-gas separator with electronics cooling
The refrigerant liquid-gas separator is thermally coupled to electronics to transfer heat away from the electronics, and assist in vaporizing the liquid refrigerant. The liquid-gas separator device includes a refrigeration section configured to couple to a refrigeration loop, and an electronics board thermally coupled to the refrigeration section. The refrigeration section includes: (a) a refrigerant inlet configured to receive refrigerant from the refrigeration loop; (b) a refrigerant outlet configured to release vapor refrigerant to the refrigeration loop; and (c) a cavity coupled to the refrigerant inlet and the refrigerant outlet, the cavity configured to separate liquid refrigerant from vapor refrigerant. In use, heat from the electronics board is transferred to the refrigerant. |
| US10369862B2 |
Air conditioning device
An air conditioning device includes a casing that provides multiple air passages, a blower fan that suctions an air from the multiple air passages and blows out the air in the casing, a suction side partitioning member that is disposed on a suction side of the blower fan in the casing and separates air flows from the multiple air passages from each other, and a blowing side partitioning member that is disposed on a blowing side of the blower fan in the casing and separates the air flows from the multiple air passages from each other. The suction side partitioning member and the blowing side partitioning member are disposed so that a relative position of the blowing side partitioning member to the suction side partitioning member is deviated in a rotation direction of the blower fan. |
| US10369860B2 |
Position dependent damper for a vehicle suspension system
A damper assembly for a vehicle suspension system includes a primary damper and a secondary damper. The secondary damper includes a housing having a wall that at least partially surrounds at least a portion of the primary damper, the volume between the wall and the primary damper defining a chamber, and the wall defines an aperture. The secondary damper also includes a piston positioned within the chamber, a conduit defining a flow path that includes the aperture, and a valve disposed along the flow path. The secondary damper is configured to provide a damping force that varies based on the position of the piston within the chamber. |
| US10369859B2 |
Motor vehicle chassis
In a motor vehicle chassis, at least one wheel suspension, which comprises a spring in the form of a coil spring, has associated therewith a hydraulic height adjustment device having a cylinder-piston arrangement which acts on a base point of the coil spring. The cylinder-piston arrangement can be supplied by a decentral hydraulic aggregate which is associated with the relevant wheel and comprises a storage container for hydraulic fluid and a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor. At least the electric motor of the hydraulic aggregate is situated within the coil spring. |
| US10369858B2 |
Suspension controller and suspension apparatus
A suspension controller includes a target current setting unit, a current limitation setting unit, a current outputting unit, a current detector, and an estimated temperature calculator. The target current setting unit sets a target current value. The current limitation setting unit sets a current limitation value. The current outputting unit supplies a solenoid with a current that is based on the target current value, the current limitation value, and a power supply voltage. The solenoid controls a damping force of a suspension. The current detector detects a current value of the current supplied to the solenoid. The estimated temperature calculator calculates an estimated temperature of the solenoid based on the current value detected by the current detector so that the current limitation setting unit changes the current limitation value based on the estimated temperature. |
| US10369857B2 |
Methods and apparatus to control vehicle tilt
Methods and apparatus to control vehicle tilt are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a plurality of actuators of a vehicle, where each actuator is to be length adjustable, and a controller communicatively coupled to the actuators, where the controller to vary a height of at least one of the actuators to adjust a tilt of the vehicle to facilitate loading or removal of an object relative to the vehicle. |
| US10369856B2 |
Suspension damper temperature compensation systems and methods
A damper control system includes a controller configured to estimate a temperature of a damper fluid based on data relating to heat added to and heat removed from the fluid. At least one damper is operatively coupled to the controller, and the controller is configured to control a size of a damper flow path of the at least one damper based on the estimated temperature. Methods relate to controlling at least one damper based on an estimated temperature of a damper fluid. |
| US10369855B2 |
Gas spring and gas damper assemblies, suspension systems and methods
A gas spring and gas damper assembly (AS1) includes a first end member (300) and a second end member (400) that is spaced from the first end member (300). A flexible spring member (200) is secured between the first (300) and second (400) end members and at least partially defines a spring chamber (202) therebetween. A first damper reservoir (322) has a substantially-fixed volume. An elongated gas damping passage (306) is connected in fluid communication between the spring chamber (202) and the first damper reservoir (322). A suspension system including such a gas spring and gas damper assembly as well as a method of assembly are also included. |
| US10369854B2 |
Device for adjusting a camber and/or toe of a vehicle wheel
A device for adjusting camber and/or toe of a vehicle wheel includes a multi-part wheel carrier having a wheel-side carrier part, an axle-side guide part, and an adjusting member, in particular two rotary parts, arranged there between, by which the carrier part is swingable about a wobble point for toe and/or camber adjustment of the vehicle wheel. A bearing point is formed radially outside of the adjusting member, on which the carrier part and the guide part are articulated to one another. The bearing point is designed in a firm manner in the wheel-axle circumferential direction for support of the carrier part which is subjected to a brake torque, and is designed in a soft manner to realize a trouble-free adjustment and, compared with the wheel-axle circumferential direction, a particularly smooth adjustment of the carrier part about the toe and/or camber angle in the vehicle transverse direction. |
| US10369849B2 |
Adapter for rolling assembly and rolling assembly comprising same
An adapter for a rolling assembly comprising a tire having two beads (B), a rim (J) with two rim seats (7), said adapter connecting one of the beads and the rim. The adapter has an axially inner end (10) comprising inner reinforcer element (16), and an axially outer end (15) comprising outer reinforcer element (15), respectively mounted on a rim seat (7). Body (11) connects said outer end (9) to said inner end (10). Main reinforcement connects said outer reinforcer (15), and said inner reinforcer (16), a substantially cylindrical adapter seat (18) receiving one of said beads (B), an adapter bearing face (21) substantially contained in a plane perpendicular to the rion otataxis. The reinforcer element (15) of the axially outer end (9) is entirely situated axially outside the bearing face (21), and in that the body (11) comprises, opposite the adapter seat (7), an annular seat reinforcer (19). |
| US10369847B2 |
Heavy duty tire
A heavy duty tire comprises a tread portion provided with annular land zones divided by circumferentially extending main grooves. At least one of the land zones is provided with first recesses disposed at one edge of the first land zone, second recesses disposed at the other edge of the first land zone, sipes extending from the first recesses to the second recesses, and shallow grooves extending from non-recessed portions of one edge of the first land zone to non-recessed portions of the other edge. The depth of the shallow grooves is less than the depth of the sipes. |
| US10369844B2 |
Bielastic polyester tire cord as cap ply
The present invention relates to a novel polyester tire cord reinforcement which has bi-elastic tensile properties. The tire cord includes at least two cord plies, and there is a spacing between the cord plies. Such a novel bi-elastic polyester tire cord improves high speed durability and significantly eliminates flatspotting when used as a cap ply in pneumatic radial tires. |
| US10369843B2 |
Production method of rubber composition for tire and tire
According to a production method of a rubber composition for tire of the present invention comprising a rubber component (A) comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of a natural rubber and a synthetic diene rubber, a filler, a coupling agent (D) of (CpH2p+1O)3—Si—(CH2)q—S—CO—CkH2k+1, and a vulcanizing agent (E) comprising a vulcanizer and a vulcanization accelerator, the method comprising: a step X1 of kneading all amount of A, a part of the filler and a part of D, a step X2 of kneading the kneaded product of step X1, the remaining amount of the filler and D, and a step F of kneading the kneaded product of step X2 and E, it is possible to produce a rubber composition for tire in which fuel efficiency and abrasion resistance are improved in a good balance. |
| US10369841B2 |
Wheel hub system including a retainer for positioning components during assembly
A wheel hub system is disclosed. The wheel hub system has a hub assembly, a joint component, and a threaded bolt. The hub assembly has a hub having a though-hole, a circumferential groove formed in the through-hole, and a first support surface having a first plurality of teeth. The hub assembly also has a bearing unit positioned on the hub. The joint component is secured to the hub assembly and has a projection positioned in the through-hole and having a threaded bore and a retainer positioned in the circumferential groove. The joint component also has a second support surface having a second plurality of teeth operatively engaging the first plurality of teeth. The retainer positions the hub assembly and the joint component relative to each other during assembly. The threaded bolt is positioned in the threaded bore and secures the hub assembly in the position. |
| US10369837B2 |
Method for forming a decorative design on an element of a wood-based material
A method for forming a decorative design (2) on an element (1) of a wood-based material, including providing an element (1) of a wood-based material having a surface (3), the surface (3) being solid and being formed of the wood-based material, and printing a decorative design (2) with an aqueous ink on at least a portion of the surface (3) by means of a digital printing device. Also, a building element including such an element. |
| US10369830B2 |
Method for binding a bundle of leaves, a bundle of leaves, method and device for forming such a bundle of leaves
Method for binding a bundle (5) of leaves (1) in a binding back (7), whereby the bundle (5) is placed in the binding back (7) with an edge (2) of the leaves (1) and fastened therein, characterized in that for the binding use is made of a bundle (5) of leaves (1) of which a strip (4) of each of the leaves (1) has been separately double folded beforehand along the same line to form a fold line (3) that extends parallel to and at a distance (A) from the aforementioned edge (2). |
| US10369828B2 |
Glossy media sheet
A media sheet has an image-receiving layer that includes about 30 to about 70 percent calcined clay. |
| US10369827B2 |
Transfer film
A transfer film including a substrate, a protection layer, a metal coating layer, and an ink layer is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface has a first stereoscopic pattern. The protection layer is disposed on the substrate, and has a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface contacts the first surface, and has a second stereoscopic pattern complementing the first stereoscopic pattern. The fourth surface has a third stereoscopic pattern. The metal coating layer is disposed on the protection layer, and has a fifth surface contacting the fourth surface and a sixth surface. The ink layer is disposed on the metal coating layer. The protection layer and the substrate are separated after transfer to expose the second stereoscopic pattern and reflect out the third stereoscopic pattern. A manufacturing method of the transfer film is also provided. |
| US10369826B2 |
Security document and method of manufacturing
Disclosed is a security document including an image area, a repeating image pattern in the image area of mutually spaced image elements at a mutual distance D and a layer of a plastics material overlying the image area and an array of lenses in the plastics material. The lenses are spaced at a mutual distance L which may be equal to D or which may differ from D, the array of lenses overlying only a part of the image area surface and are formed in the plastics material within an image contour. Within the contour an image may be observed such as a Moiré magnification or a Moiré effect of light and dark stripes. The lenses may be formed for instance by laser ablation or by imprinting. |
| US10369822B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a motor power supply line connecting a carriage motor with a power source, a sensor power supply line connecting a rotary encoder with the power source, a circuit breaker provided on the motor power supply line and interrupting electrical power if a cover sensor detects that a front cover is open and permit connection if the cover sensor detects that the front cover is closed, and a controller controlling the carriage motor and a recording head based on a position of a carriage detected by the rotary encoder. |
| US10369815B2 |
Inkjet printing device with removable flat substrate support device
An inkjet printing device includes a vacuum flatbed table configured to support large and flat substrates with applied vacuum power and while printing, in a hold down area, against the vacuum flatbed table; a removable flat substrate support device configured to support large and flat substrates while printing; and a vacuum belt connected to a plurality of pulleys and wrapped around the vacuum flatbed table; wherein the vacuum flatbed table is configured for coupling the removable flat substrate support device stationary to the vacuum flatbed table by applied vacuum power; and the vacuum belt is sandwiched between the removable flat substrate support device and the vacuum flatbed table. |
| US10369814B2 |
Digital embossing
A method of forming a digital embossing on a surface by bonding hard press particles to a carrier. A liquid binder pattern is applied on the carrier by a digital drop application head. Hard press particles are applied on the carrier and the binder pattern such that some hard press particles are bonded to the carrier by the liquid pattern and non-bonded press particles are removed. The carrier with the bonded hard press particles is pressed to the surface and an embossing is formed when the carrier with the hard press particles is removed. |
| US10369813B2 |
Conveyor, dryer, and printer
A conveyor for printer includes, a first guide, a second guide disposed separately from the first guide, a third guide disposed between the first guide and the second guide, the first guide, the second guide, and the third guide defining a conveyance path along which a medium is conveyed, and a loading guide movable to guide the medium between the first guide and the second guide. The third guide is movable between a first position and a second position. The third guide presses the medium to the first guide and the second guide at the first position and is separated from the medium at the second position. The loading guide is disposed at a guiding position to guide the medium and is disposed at a retracted position retracted from the guiding position in response to the third guide disposed at the first position. |
| US10369808B2 |
Inkjet printer
Inkjet printer (1) operable to print a print substrate made of textile, paper or plastic material, or the like, and provided with a sliding transfer surface (10) to feed the print substrate (2) in a feed direction (9); a printing device (17) arranged above the transfer surface (10) to define, on the transfer surface (10), a printing station (19); suction means (20) arranged below the transfer surface (10) to maintain the print substrate adhering to and stationary with respect to the transfer surface (10) during sliding; and an adjustment assembly to adjust planarity of the transfer surface (10). |
| US10369807B2 |
Label module for printing custom customer engagement labels
A label printer mechanism that is configured to produce and affix custom printed customer engagement labels to personalized plastic cards and other substrates. The custom printed customer engagement labels can be used for a number of purposes including, but not limited to, instructions to the intended recipients of personalized plastic cards for activation of the personalized plastic cards, marketing of products and/or services to the recipients, and combinations of activation and marketing. |
| US10369805B2 |
Method for carrying out printing on inner and outer surfaces of building
Provided is a method for carrying out printing on the inner and outer surfaces of a building. The method includes printing print text on the inner and outer surfaces of the building by using a printing apparatus in which a printing ink to be used for a piezo method or a printing ink made of a UV curable material can be placed in a spray means according to a user's selection, the piezo method or a UV curing method can be selected according to the type of printing ink placed in the spray means, and spraying of the printing ink of the piezo method or the UV curing method, curing and spraying of a coating agent are sequentially carried out during driving since the spray means, a curing means and a coating agent application means are sequentially arranged. |
| US10369804B2 |
Secure thermal print head
Methods and apparatus to detect if an authorized thermal print head (TPH) has been installed in a specific model or manufacturer printer are provided. The method provides a system to check the resistivity or impedance value at the TPH side, either upon printer boot-up or during printing operation. During printing operation, the impedance measurement may be executed for a time period at a fixed periodicity and/or one or more events. Based on the impedance measurement, the printer may determine that the impedance value matches the authorized TPH range value. In a case of non-matching impedance values or change of impedance values, the printer may prevent printing operation until an authorized TPH is installed. |
| US10369801B2 |
Liquid propelling component
A liquid propelling component includes a liquid channel, a circuit block. The circuit block includes a first conductor disposed in the liquid channel to be in contact with liquid in the channel and a second conductor insulated from liquid in the channel. The liquid propelling component further includes a memory storing a digital code that corresponds to an analog value of the second conductor under a predefined charge. |
| US10369800B2 |
Printing fluid container
A printing fluid container for a printing fluid source for a printer system, wherein the printing fluid container comprises a sealing material layer being arranged in a closure device printing fluid outlet opening, the sealing material layer having a fluid outlet condition, in which the sealing material layer is pierced by engagement of a fluidic interconnect device of the printing fluid source and the closure device printing fluid outlet opening, as well as a printing fluid source, a printer system, a printer system arrangement and a method of filling a printing fluid source. |
| US10369796B2 |
Printing apparatus and performance maintaining method
A printing apparatus includes: a printhead configured to discharge ink; a carriage, on which the printhead is mounted, configured to move in a first direction such that the printhead moves across a printing region where a printing operation by the printhead is performed and a standby region adjacent to the printing region; a cap arranged in the standby region and configured to suck the ink from the printhead; and a wiper configured to perform wiping for the printhead. The cap can be displaced to a first position and a second position farther from the printing region in the first direction than the first position. At the second position, the cap can be displaced to an upper position to cap the printhead and a lower position to be separated from the printhead allowing the wiper to wipe the printhead. |
| US10369791B2 |
Ink-jet head
There is provided an ink-jet head including: first and second head chips each formed with two first nozzle arrays extending in a first direction, each of the first nozzle arrays including first nozzles corresponding to a first ink, second nozzles corresponding to a second ink, and third nozzles corresponding to a third ink; third and fourth head chips each formed with two third nozzle arrays extending in the first direction, each of the third nozzle arrays including fourth nozzles corresponding to the fourth ink. The first head chip to the fourth head chip are arranged in parallel in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. |
| US10369790B2 |
Fluid dispenser
A fluid dispenser may include an array of fluid delivery assemblies. Each fluid delivery assembly may include orifices through which fluid is to be ejected and slots. Each slot extends to a respective one of the orifices. The slots have different geometric shapes. |
| US10369785B2 |
Inkjet printhead device, fluid ejection device, and method thereof
An inkjet printhead device, fluid ejection device and method thereof are disclosed. The fluid ejection device includes a fluid supply chamber to store fluid, an ejection chamber including a nozzle and a corresponding ejection member to selectively eject the fluid through the nozzle, and a channel to establish fluid communication between the fluid supply chamber and the ejection chamber. The fluid ejection device also includes a pressure sensor unit having a sensor plate to output a voltage value corresponding to a cross-sectional area of an amount of fluid in the at least ejection chamber. |
| US10369784B2 |
Printing apparatus and printing method
There is provided a printing apparatus including a print head that has a color nozzle row for applying ink to a roll paper and a working liquid nozzle row, a main scanning unit that relatively moves the print head with respect to the roll paper in the main scanning direction (X-axis direction), a sub-scanning unit that relatively moves the roll paper in the sub-scanning direction (Y-axis direction) intersecting the main scanning direction (X-axis direction) with respect to the print head, and a control device that controls a relative position between a use area of the nozzle included in the color nozzle row in the sub-scanning direction (Y-axis direction) and a use area of the nozzle included in a working liquid nozzle row, based on the attribute information of the roll paper. |
| US10369782B2 |
Adjustment method of recording head and recording apparatus
There is provided an adjustment method of a recording head which adjusts a landing position of an ink droplet in a printer including the print head, in which a plurality of nozzles are arranged and which performs printing by using the ink droplet to be ejected while relatively moving in a scanning direction (relative movement direction) with respect to a roll paper. The adjustment method of the recording head includes reading a pattern image by dots formed by the ejected ink droplets and calculating a tendency of a spatial positional relationship between each nozzle and a dot corresponding to each nozzle based on the read pattern image, and in which the landing position of the liquid droplet ejected from each nozzle 131 is adjusted based on the tendency calculated in the calculating the tendency of the spatial positional relationship. |
| US10369781B2 |
Mobile printers
A mobile printer includes an ultrasound sensor to sense a set of ultrasonically-sensed positional data points of a print nozzle of the printer, at least one optical sensor to sense a set of optically-sensed positional data points of the print nozzle, and a processor. The processor is to apply a correction function on the set of ultrasonically-sensed positional data points and on the set of optically-sensed positional data points to provide a set of corrected positional data points of the print nozzle and is to cause the print nozzle to deposit according to a print request and according to the set of corrected positional data points. |
| US10369775B2 |
Method of releasing graphene from substrate
The disclosed technology generally relates to preparing two-dimensional material layers, and more particularly to releasing a graphene layer from a template substrate. According to an aspect, a method of releasing a graphene layer includes providing a template substrate on which the graphene layer is provided, the method comprising: subjecting the graphene layer and the template substrate to a water treatment by soaking the graphene layer and the template substrate in water such that water is intercalated between the template substrate and the graphene layer; and subjecting the graphene layer and the template substrate to a delamination process, thereby releasing the graphene layer from the template substrate. |
| US10369773B2 |
Dry fibrous material for subsequent resin infusion
Disclosed herein is a dry, self-supporting fibrous material, the fibers of which have been treated with a binder composition. The fibrous material can be slit into tapes or tows that are suitable for use in an Automated Tape Laying (ATL) or Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) process. This fibrous material is suitable for forming preforms which are configured to receive a matrix resin by resin infusion in the manufacturing of structural composite parts. |
| US10369772B2 |
Method of making core-stiffened structure
A method of making a core-stiffened structure includes the steps of providing a honeycomb core having an adhesive disposed on first and second surfaces thereof, providing a first skin and a second skin, and assembling the first skin, the second skin, and the honeycomb core to form the core-stiffened structure. The method further includes the steps of curing the core-stiffened structure and inhibiting at least one of the first skin and the second skin from protruding into at least one cell of the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure. |
| US10369766B2 |
Composite molded article, laminate, and method for producing composite molded article
The present invention provides a composite molded article in which aliphatic polyester-based resin expanded beads and a thermosetting resin cured product containing a reinforcing fiber, which is formed between the expanded beads, are integrally fixed, wherein the aliphatic polyester-based resin is a polylactic acid-based resin, and a flexural modulus E (MPa) of the composite molded article and a density ρ (kg/m3) of the composite molded article satisfy Expression (1): E1/3/ρ≥0.02 [(MPa)1/3(kg/m3)−1], and a composite molded article and a laminate having more improved strength. |
| US10369764B2 |
Laminate structure with access openings
A laminate structure is provided for forming a package, where the laminate structure allows for access openings to be provided upon peeling of the layers. The access openings may allow air to be introduced to the contents, such as to cause an exothermic reaction for heating items, or may allow product to be dispensed from the package. The laminate structure includes a first layer laminated to a second layer via an adhesive, and score lines are formed in the second layer to define plug areas and non-plug areas. The plug areas are configured to result in a peel interface line that occurs across a constant ratio of plug areas to non-plug areas along a predefined distance of a peel area of the laminate structure. Thus, when the first layer is peeled away from the second layer, the peel force needed remains relatively uniform across the predefined distance. |
| US10369759B2 |
Plastic bag making apparatus
In order to successively make plastic bags each of which includes panel portions, side gusset portions and a zipper portion, a web of panel material 9 is folded and folded back along longitudinal folded lines 14, 15 and 16 and longitudinal folded back lines 17 and 18 into superposed two layers having opposite side edges at each of which a folded portion is formed. The web of panel material 9 is slit along the longitudinal folded line 16 into two divided parts after being folded and folded back. The divided parts are separated and spaced from each other. In addition, the folded portions are split at positions into sprit portions and removed at the positions partially, a body of zipper material being disposed between the sprit portions. |
| US10369748B2 |
Friction stirring interlocking of dissimilar materials
A method for solid state joining of dissimilar materials using a friction stir welding device wherein a pin is inserted through an aperture defined in a first material and a second material to hold the materials together and then held in place by friction stir welding a portion of the pin to a material adjacent said pin, or by friction stir welding a cap or plug that holds the pin in place to the adjacent material. The result is a connection or join wherein the central portion of the pin is not friction stir welded but the portions holding the pin in place (the ends or caps) generally are. |
| US10369744B2 |
Electrostatic 3-D development apparatus using cold fusing
Layers of build and support material on an intermediate transfer surface are exposed to a solvent using a solvent application station to make the build material tacky, without affecting the support material. Then, the intermediate transfer surface moves past a transfuse station (the transfuse station is positioned to receive the layers after exposure to the solvent) and a platen moves relative to the intermediate transfer surface to contact the platen to one of the layers on the intermediate transfer surface. The intermediate transfer surface transfers a layer of the build material and the support material to the platen each time the platen contacts the layers on the intermediate transfer surface at the transfuse station to successively form a freestanding stack of the layers of build and support material on the platen. |
| US10369741B2 |
Method for manufacturing hollow molded article and apparatus for molding hollow molded article
While naturally suctioning air between a first thermoplastic resin sheet (20) and a second thermoplastic resin sheet (21) from a fluid passage (23) formed in a first thermoplastic resin sheet (20), the first thermoplastic resin sheet (20) is subjected to vacuum-molding by a first vacuum molding die (2), a first shaping section is formed in the first thermoplastic resin sheet (20) by a molded section (5) of the first vacuum molding die (2), the second thermoplastic resin sheet (21) is subjected to vacuum-molding by a second vacuum molding die (3), a second shaping section is formed in the second thermoplastic resin sheet (21) by the molded section (11) of the second vacuum molding die (3), and a hollow section (300) is defined between the first thermoplastic resin sheet (20) and the second thermoplastic resin sheet (21) by the first shaping section and the second shaping section. |
| US10369736B2 |
Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank with improved creep strength
A method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank including: a) inserting a plastic parison including two distinct parts into an open two-cavity mold; b) inserting a core, bearing at least part of a reinforcing element configured to create a link between the two parison parts, inside the parison; c) pressing the parison firmly against the mold cavities, for example by blowing through the core and/or creating suction behind the cavities; d) fixing the part of the reinforcing element to at least one of the parison parts using the core; e) withdrawing the core; f) closing the mold, bringing its two cavities together to grip the two parison parts around their periphery to weld them together; g) injecting a pressurized fluid into the mold and/or creating a vacuum behind the mold cavities to press the parison firmly against the mold cavities; and h) opening the mold and extracting the tank. |
| US10369729B2 |
Stopper for closing neck of container
A method for manufacturing a stopper for closing a neck of a container comprises a first step of molding the stopper in one piece. The stopper includes a sealing membrane provided with a central opening, a tubular stem centered on an axis and extending from the sealing membrane around the central opening, and a capsule connected, by a tear wall, to a free end of the stem. The capsule is configured to be wedged in the stem to seal the neck of the container. The method comprises a second step in which, while the tear wall is intact, a force, in line with the axis, is applied to the stopper so as to break the tear wall and move the capsule inside the stem until the capsule is wedged in the stem. |
| US10369721B2 |
Wooden material panel, in particular in the form of a wood-plastic composite material, and a method for producing the same
The present invention relates to a wooden material panel, in particular a wood-plastic composite material, including particles of wood and at least one plastic that is functionalized with at least one organic compound. At least one decorative layer is provided on at least one side of the wooden material panel. |
| US10369716B2 |
Laser machining apparatus including guide laser
A laser machining apparatus capable of extending the life time of a guide laser is provided. A laser machining apparatus 1 includes a cutting head 2 that irradiates a machining laser light to a machining target W, a guide laser 5 that irradiates a visible guide light to the machining target W, and a power supply 6 that supplies electric power to the guide laser 5. The laser machining apparatus 1 further includes a controller 7 that performs control so that, before the machining laser light is irradiated from the cutting head 2 to the machining target W and laser cutting starts, electric power is supplied from the power supply 6 to the guide laser 5, and the guide light is irradiated from the guide laser 5 to the machining target W according to an output position of the machining laser light output from the cutting head 2 so that the output position of the machining laser light is ascertained. The controller 7 has a laser output setting unit 4 capable of adjusting an output of the guide light of the guide laser 5 within a range where the visibility of the guide light is secured when the guide light is output from the guide laser 5. |
| US10369713B1 |
Spacer for razor blade for creating and maintaining a 5 o'clock shadow shave
A razor blade assembly has a handle, a head having a cutting blade assembly of one or more cutting blades connected to the handle; and a spacer which is mounted to or is formed as part of the head to space the cutting edges of the blades from the skin of a user to create and maintain a 5 o'clock shadow appearance beard in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm in thickness. |
| US10369709B1 |
Flexible suction device, robot system and method using the same
A flexible suction device and a robot system using the same are provided. The flexible suction device includes a flexible tube portion, and a suction cup connected to one end of the flexible tube portion, such that the suction cup may grasp an object by a suction force. The flexible tube portion is controllable to switch between a straight state and at least one bending state, such that the flexible tube portion is configured to bend from the straight state to the at least one bending state in order to swing and flip the object being grasped by the suction cup. In operation, the flexible suction device is controlled to grasp and lift the object in the straight state, and then switch to the bending state in order to swing the object being grasped. Thus, the flexible suction device may release the object, such that the object is flipped. |
| US10369705B2 |
Reusable buoyancy modules for buoyancy control of underwater vehicles
A water environment robotic system and method has a buoyancy configuration which can be selectively altered. The system includes an underwater robotic vehicle and a buoyancy module that is configured to be repeatedly, selectively buoyantly engaged and buoyantly disengaged with the underwater robotic vehicle. A tether is connected to the buoyancy module and a motor is operatively connected to the tether and is configured to extend and retract the tether and buoyancy module. The tether can be extended and retracted to extend and retract the buoyancy module. Extending and retracting the buoyancy module can buoyantly engage or buoyantly disengage the buoyancy module with the underwater robotic vehicle according to the arrangement of the system. By engaging and disengaging the buoyancy module, the buoyancy of the underwater robot can be selectively altered. |
| US10369699B2 |
Executing software applications on a robot
A method of handling a software application on a robot comprising a plurality of installed software application, a software application being associated with a predefined semantic description, the method comprises the steps of extracting one or more patterns from an audio dialog with a human user; an audio dialog comprising sentences and a pattern comprising predefined sentences; comparing one or more patterns with the semantic descriptions of the software applications; selecting a software application based on the performed comparisons; and executing the selected software application. Described developments comprise software application execution rules, predefined or dynamically defined execution rules, the audio listing of the installed applications depending on environmental parameters, the optional use of complimentary display means and the installation of a missing application. Associated systems are described. |
| US10369697B2 |
Collision detection
A computer-implemented method of determining a collision between an object and a robot, comprises monitoring one or more articular parts of the robot by measuring the parameters associated with the real displacements of the one or more articular parts; comparing the measured parameters with the expected parameters associated with the corresponding commanded displacements; and determining the probability of a collision with an object. Described developments comprise the exclusion of system failures, the identification of the collided object by computer vision or by communicating with the object, the execution of one or more actions such as a safety mode, the identification of systematic discrepancies in performed comparisons, the grouping of articular parts belonging to a same articular chain, and the mutual surveillance of robots. The use of capacitive sensors, bumper sensors and magnetic rotary encoders is disclosed. |
| US10369692B2 |
Robot apparatus and parallel robot
A robot apparatus includes: a base plate; a rotation-driving motor provided on the base plate; a transmission mechanism that is provided on a bottom surface side of the base plate and to which a rotational force of the rotation-driving motor is transmitted; and a rotation-driving mechanism that is provided on the bottom surface side of the base plate and to which the rotational force of the rotation-driving motor is input via the transmission mechanism. A workpiece is rotated by the rotation-driving mechanism at an end of the rotation-driving mechanism opposite to the base plate. |
| US10369691B2 |
Robot
A robot includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm have different mechanisms from each other. |
| US10369680B2 |
Abrasive disc with universal hole pattern
An abrasive disc for use with a sanding tool having a plurality of dust collection holes includes a hole pattern consisting of six openings arranged for substantial alignment with the dust collection holes provided in the sanding tool. |
| US10369677B2 |
Screw thread roller burnishing apparatus
Internal and external screw thread burnishing assemblies are provided. In the internal screw thread burnishing assembly, diametrically opposed removable cartridges carrying burnishing wheels are received in cavities of a support structure axially movable into the space circumscribed by the internal screw thread. Fluid pressure is utilized to forcibly translate the cartridges radially outwardly to place their burnishing wheels into burnishing engagement with the internal screw thread, with a spring structure resiliently biasing the cartridges toward retracted orientations thereof within the support structure. In the external screw thread burnishing assembly, burnishing wheels are carried on the outer ends of pivotally supported arms which may be pivoted by fluid pressure to drive the burnishing wheels into burnishing engagement with diametrically opposite portions of the external screw thread, with a spring structure resiliently biasing the arms pivotally away from one another. |
| US10369676B2 |
Chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
Disclosed is a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus. The chemical mechanical polishing apparatus comprises a lower base, a platen configured to rotate and provided on a top surface of the lower base, a polishing pad on the platen; and at least one slurry supply device that is disposed adjacent to the polishing pad and supplies a slurry to the polishing pad. The slurry supply device comprises a capillary nozzle that is disposed over the polishing pad and includes a pin-type conductive tip therein, a slurry supply unit that supplies the slurry into the capillary nozzle, and a voltage supply unit that applies a voltage to the pin-type conductive tip. |
| US10369672B2 |
Outdoor power device internal cooling system
An electric power device may include a casing, a motor disposed within the casing, a control unit, and an air channel. The motor may be configured to operate a working implement of the device and may include a motor housing having at least one outlet through which air cooling the motor exits the motor housing. The air channel may be configured to enclose the at least one outlet of the motor housing. The air channel may provide a passage for the air drawn from outside the casing and through the motor housing out of the casing via an exhaust outlet disposed in the casing at an end of the air channel. |
| US10369667B2 |
Sintered body made from silver fine particles
A sintered body of silver fine particles for a bonding member to bond components of a semiconductor device, wherein an activation energy for creep of the sintered body of the silver fine particles is from 0.4 to 0.75 times that of an activation energy for a lattice diffusion of bulk silver. |
| US10369657B2 |
Joining resonator or joining support jig
A distal end portion for pressing an object to be joined of one of a resonator and a reception jig is constituted as a protrusion having an outer face not including an angular sharp edge, such as a hog-backed shape or a semispherical shape, and during joining, while metal foils stacked are being laterally thinly stretched with lateral vibration from the resonator and atoms of the metal foils are being moved laterally without the protrusions forcibly holding down the metal foils, a metal amount corresponding to a volume stretched is smoothly discharged along a curved face without breaking the metal foils, and even when the stacked metal foils are used as the object to be joined, breaking of the metal foils is not generated during joining, so that a step of protecting the metal foils with a protection member is unnecessary. |
| US10369655B2 |
Electric resistance welded steel pipe having identifiable seam portion and method for manufacturing the same
An electric resistance welded steel pipe having an identifiable seam portion and a method for manufacturing the same. The electric resistance welded steel pipe includes a steel pipe portion with a seam portion, which is formed by electric resistance welding, and a coating portion of zinc phosphate. The coating portion covers at least an outer surface side of the steel pipe portion. A part of the coating portion that is immediately above the seam portion forms a color difference portion that has a width W along a pipe circumferential direction of greater than or equal to 0.1 times a wall thickness of the pipe and less than or equal to the wall thickness of the pipe. The color difference portion has a visually identifiable color difference from the other parts of the coating portion. |
| US10369647B2 |
Wire electrical discharge machine and wire electrical discharge machining method
A wire electrical discharge machine and a wire electrical discharge machining method are provided. The wire electrical discharge machine is equipped with a core position recognizing unit configured to recognize the position of a core which is fixed by a core fixing function, a core removal unit configured to remove the core, which is in the recognized position, from a workpiece on which machining has been performed, and a core removal determining unit configured to determine whether or not the core in the recognized position has actually been removed. |
| US10369642B2 |
Power tool with protected circuit board orientation
A power tool assembly includes a drop arm assembly movable along a drop plane, an actuating device configured to transfer a force to the drop arm assembly to force the drop arm assembly along the drop plane, and a tool control unit assembly configured to control the power tool assembly, the tool control unit assembly including a printed circuit board (PCB) generally defining a PCB plane which is not perpendicular to the drop plane. |
| US10369641B2 |
Combined blade clamp and tensioner for scroll saw
A blade clamp with first and second gripping members configured to hold a cutting blade, a lever connected to the clamp by a connection member, and a head that receives the connection member that extends through an aperture of the head. The connection member can move along a first axis through the aperture of the head and move the clamp along the first axis based on a position of the lever. The first and the second gripping members of the clamp can clamp the cutting blade along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis based on a position of the clamp along the first axis. The lever can include an eccentric cam surface that engages a cam follower. The eccentric cam surface can cause the clamp to provide a clamping force and tension to the cutting blade. |
| US10369640B2 |
Miter saw including a chain drive
A powered saw including a saw blade configured to cut a workpiece and driven by a drive train having a narrow profile. The powered saw includes a miter saw having a chain drive disposed in a housing having a narrow profile. The powered saw includes a blade support assembly configured to reduce or eliminate interference between a workpiece and the powered saw. The miter saw enables a user to make right angle cuts, left angle cuts, and zero cuts of tall and atypically sized workpieces. |
| US10369634B2 |
Clamp device
To provide a clamp device which is designed to shorten a spindle than before, thus enabling the downsizing of a spindle device.In a clamp device for removably mounting a tool holder to a spindle of a rotary spindle device, a clamp mechanism is placed in a clamp state by a reciprocation drive mechanism producing a rearward movement in which a draw-in sleeve (9) engaged therewith via steel balls (13) is moved rearward to bring through-holes (12) thereof to rearward large diameter portion (4d) in a bore region of a spindle body (4) and further rearward to a position where the steel balls (13) are retained between the rearward large diameter portion (4d) and a jig large diameter portion (14a), while the retreated draw-in sleeve (9) moves rearward a draw-in bolt (8) and a clamp sleeve (5) by means of a biasing force of an elastic member (10). |
| US10369629B2 |
Three-dimensional printing of three-dimensional objects
The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing methods, apparatuses, systems and/or software to form one or more three-dimensional objects, some of which may be complex. The three-dimensional objects may be formed by three-dimensional printing using one or more methodologies. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional object may comprise an overhang portion, such as a cavity ceiling, with diminished deformation and/or auxiliary support structures. |
| US10369627B2 |
Three-dimensional deposition device
Provided is a three-dimensional deposition device, including: a powder supply unit which supplies a powder material; a light irradiation unit which irradiates the powder material with a light beam so that the powder material irradiated with the light beam is sintered or melted and solidified to form a formed layer; a three-dimensional deposition chamber which is sealed from an outside and accommodates the powder supply unit, the light irradiation unit, and a base unit; a gas discharge unit which discharges a gas inside the three-dimensional deposition chamber; and a gas introduction unit which introduces a predetermined gas into the three-dimensional deposition chamber. When the gas discharge unit discharges a gas inside the three-dimensional deposition chamber and the gas introduction unit introduces a predetermined gas thereinto, a predetermined gas atmosphere is formed inside the three-dimensional deposition chamber. |
| US10369626B2 |
Process for the preparation of bio-organic coated gold and silver nanoparticles using blue light
The present invention relates to a process which uses blue light to form bio-organic coated silver and gold nanoparticles for various applications. The present invention particularly relates to increasing the rates of reaction and widening the scope of tethering a range of biomolecules on the metal nanoparticles. The examples demonstrate that the biomolecules immobilized on the nanoparticles still retain many aspects of their structural elements which allow them to bind to their native binding partners and/or retain structural epitopes which allow them to be identified by antibodies specific to them, thus opening up scope of using such coated nanoparticles for functionalized and specific applications. |
| US10369625B2 |
Arcuate directionally solidified components and manufacture methods
A method for casting comprising: providing a seed, the seed characterized by: an arcuate form and a crystalline orientation progressively varying along an arc of the form; providing molten material; and cooling and solidifying the molten material so that a crystalline structure of the seed propagates into the solidifying material. |
| US10369624B2 |
Control method and apparatus for continuous casting steel pouring
A control method and apparatus for continuous casting steel pouring are provided, wherein the amount of the molten steel flow of the ladle is controlled, thereby improving the yield of the molten steel and decreasing the production cost. |
| US10369620B2 |
Bearing pin upset method to retain high hardness pins
A method of upsetting an axle with a peen tool according to one example of the present disclosure includes contacting a distal end surface of the peen tool with a first terminal end of the axle. The distal end surface of the peen tool has a relief portion formed on the distal end surface that includes a concave profile. An area of the axle is displaced based on the contacting. |
| US10369619B2 |
Method of dressing a forge die in the implementation of parts obtained by two successive operations of foundry casting followed by forging
A method includes creating, in a foundry, a preform to the desired shape and size, in transferring this preform from the foundry to a tunnel oven, then preheating it to a temperature of around 500° C., transferring the preheated foundry preform into a die forge with a substantially smaller size and shape, and performing the die punching operation at a pressure of between 600 and 700 MPA, before the transfer of the preheated foundry preform to the forge die, the forge die and pins for positioning the preform are put through a powder-spraying operation on the entire inner surface of the forge die which is liable to receive the preheated foundry preform and the pins. |
| US10369618B2 |
Method and apparatus for cold forming thread rolling dies
A method is disclosed for roll forming the face pattern onto a pattern forming die having a pattern receiving face, using an initial, and subsequent, pattern forming tool, each with a generally cylindrical pattern defining surface, by relatively and sequentially reciprocating and rotating the pattern defining surfaces and the pattern receiving face while engaging them and urging them to impress the pattern of the pattern defining surfaces into the pattern receiving face of the forming die blank. An apparatus for performing the process is disclosed which includes a platen for the pattern forming die, initial and subsequent pattern forming tools each having a generally cylindrical pattern defining surface, a drive mechanism for relatively and sequentially reciprocating and rotating the pattern defining surfaces and the pattern receiving face of the forming die blank, and relative movement mechanism for engaging the surfaces to impress the pattern of the pattern defining surfaces of the pattern forming tools into the pattern receiving face of the forming die blank. |
| US10369617B2 |
Automated spacer frame fabrication
Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in a repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station. |
| US10369616B2 |
Ring manufacturing method, ring manufacturing apparatus, and ring manufactured by the ring manufacturing method
In a case of a “mark left” type, a slit is formed on a line side (slit side) of a joint portion. The slit is formed, for example, with a scroll saw. By the formation of the slit, a length of the joint portion in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of a single ring is set to approximately 0.7 mm. In a case of a “mark removed” type, a slit and a slit are formed respectively on the line side (slit side) and a side opposite thereto of the joint portion. Those slits are formed, for example, with the scroll saw. By the formation of those slits, the length of the joint portion in the direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the single ring is set to approximately 0.8 mm. |
| US10369611B2 |
Metal processing apparatus and method for forming off-set dimples in metal sheets
A metal processing apparatus comprising: (i) a first tool portion including a first carrier, a cutting surface, a first plurality of dimple forming elements; (ii) a second tool portion including a second carrier, in opposing relation to the first tool portion, the second tool portion having a blade or adapted to receive the blade which is adapted to contact the cutting surface for cutting an edge of a metal sheet to form a cut edge in the metal sheet, a second plurality of dimple forming elements; and (iii) a dimpler indexer to index the first plurality of dimple forming from a first pre-determined location to a second pre-determined location. The metal processing apparatus may find particular use in creating dimples along one or more cut edges of a metal sheet to allow for stacking of the metal sheets with an airgap therebetween. |
| US10369608B2 |
Tool mounting stocker, tool storing device and tool/hand storing device, and tool replacing method by robot and control device thereof
In a tool storing device handling a tool mounting stocker in which a punch and a die of a press brake are mounted in one stocker with rear surfaces facing each other, each of the stockers is supported on both sides by endless belts having one driving shaft, and the endless belts are circulated so that each of the supported stockers does not protrude to a worker side, whereby a position of a path line of the appropriate one of the stockers can be freely positioned at a position of the path line PL of a tool holder on the press brake side. This enables rapid and easy tool replacement by a bending robot by storing not only the tool made of the punch and the die but also the hand for the robot together. |
| US10369607B2 |
Safety device of press brake and controlling method of press brake
A projector emits laser light, and an optical receiver includes a photodetector. When an upper table is lowered, a safety controller controls lowering of the upper table to stop, when it is determined that the optical receiver is in a light obstructing state in a period in which a condition is satisfied that a first distance between a tip of a punch and an upper end of a material is equal to or greater than a second distance between the tip of the punch and the photodetector, and controls the lowering to continue without stopping the lowering of the upper table even when it is determined that the optical receiver is in the light obstructing state in a period in which a condition is satisfied that the first distance is less than the second distance. |
| US10369602B2 |
System and method for ejecting liquid into a container for mixing and cleaning purposes
A system comprising a mixer with a rotary head fitted with a nozzle for ejecting liquid into a container. At least one drive member rotates the rotary head such that liquid is ejected into the container in a predetermined pattern. A processing unit is configured to receive first and second operation parameters that are representative of mixing of a liquid content of the container respectively cleaning of an inner surface of the container. The processing unit then controls the drive member in response to the operation parameters such that mixing respectively cleaning is effected. A related method and a computer-readable medium are also described. |
| US10369600B2 |
Method and apparatus to control sample carryover in analytical instruments
A method and apparatus are disclosed which enable the reduction of sample carryover in the measurement cell of an analytical instrument. A sample cell is defined as a region sealed within a first o-ring. Located outside of said sample region is another o-ring which seals and defines a seal wash region as the region between the first and second o-ring. After the fluid sample is injected into the measurement cell a pressure is applied to the seal wash region, forcing the first o-ring to the innermost extent of the groove in which it sits, expelling any trapped solvent and removing from the measurement cell a significant dead volume while the cell is flushed and prepared for a new sample and corresponding measurement. |