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| US10384531B2 |
Universal wheel
The universal wheel includes a base member, a vertical axle, a lift member, and a wheel member. The lift member adjusts the universal wheel's height. A first driving element, a second driving element, and an engaging element are configured on the base member and the wheel member. The first driving element for turning the base member laterally within 360 degrees. The second driving element is for rolling the wheel member around its lateral axle. The engaging element couples or decouples an external shaft with the lateral axle of the wheel member. As such, through the first and second driving elements, and the engaging element, the universal wheel can control a height from the ground and can be rolled forward, laterally, obliquely, turned 360 degrees when standing in place, or in a combination of these operations. |
| US10384527B2 |
Four wheel drive powertrain configurations for two-motor, two-clutch hybrid electric vehicles
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) powertrain configurations for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are disclosed herein. One powertrain comprises: a prime mover; an electric motor-generator, said electric motor-generator mechanically coupled to said prime mover via a first clutch; an electric motor, said electric motor mechanically coupled to said electric motor-generator via a second clutch; a battery, said battery electrically coupled to said electric motor-generator and said electric motor, said battery capable of supplying electrical energy to said electric motor-generator and said electric motor; and a controller, said controller capable of supplying control signals to said prime mover, said first clutch, said electric motor-generator, said second clutch and said electric motor such that said controller is capable of dynamically affecting a plurality of operating modes; wherein further said plurality of operating modes comprises one of a group, said group comprising: all electric mode, series mode, series-parallel mode and parallel mode. |
| US10384525B2 |
Systems for power integration of turbines, compressors and hybrid energy devices with internal combustion engines
A system for power integration is provided. The system for power integration includes a planetary gear system with a ring gear, a sun gear and a carrier. A supercharger compressor is mechanically coupled to the ring gear, a secondary turbine is mechanically coupled to the sun gear, and a hybrid energy device is mechanically coupled to the carrier. The system is configured for an internal combustion engine (ICE) to be mechanically coupled to the hybrid energy device through the carrier and a first clutch, and a brake may be mechanically coupled to the supercharger compressor via a band brake or second clutch. The system integrates power between the supercharger compressor, secondary turbine, hybrid energy device and ICE such that enhanced fuel economy is provided. |
| US10384522B2 |
Tonneau cover quick release removable continuous hinge
A tonneau cover includes a hinge assembly including a first portion attached to a first panel and a second portion attached to a second panel. Each of the first portion and the second portion include release sections and secure sections and the second portion is detachable when moved to align the release sections with the secure sections. A method is also disclosed. |
| US10384518B2 |
Vehicle sun visor
A vehicle sun visor has a sun visor body including an electrical component, an arm including a cylindrical-end portion on which contact parts of a pair of conductors are arranged and rotatably holding the sun visor body, a mounting bracket for mounting the arm to a vehicle, and a connector attached to the mounting bracket and including a pair of terminals each having a contact portion to contact with a corresponding contact part of the pair of conductors. The mounting bracket includes an arm-supporting portion rotatably supporting a cylindrical-end portion of the arm. The connector is provided with an engaging protrusion. The arm is provided with an annular projection formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical-end portion exposed outside the arm-supporting portion and configured to engage with the engaging protrusion of the connector. The annular projection has a cutout to guide the engaging protrusion. |
| US10384512B2 |
HVAC system of electric vehicle
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for an electric vehicle, may include a heating line on which an electric heater and a heating pump are provided; a first heating line connected to the heating line through a main valve, provided with a heater core for indoor heating, and having cooling water flow therethrough to form a first heating channel along with the heating line; a second heating line having one end portion connected to one end portion of the heating line through the main valve and the other end portion connected to the other end portion of the heating line, and having the cooling water flow therethrough to form a second heating channel along with the heating line; and a controller configured for controlling an opening degree of the main valve to control the flow of cooling water of the first heating channel or the second heating channel. |
| US10384509B2 |
Methods and apparatus for vehicle suspension having multiple gas volumes
A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member. |
| US10384504B2 |
Transport trailer
A trailer system for transporting multiple adult passengers and/or supplies over harsh terrain (e.g., snow, ice, wetland, etc.) when towed behind a vehicle. The trailer system includes a cabin, first and second skis, and first and second suspension assemblies. The suspension assemblies connect the skis, respectively, with the cabin. The suspension assemblies incorporate multiple pivot points that effectively isolate the skis from cabin, and promote true “tracking” of the trailer system relative to the towing vehicle. In some embodiments, the cabin has a highly buoyant construction, allowing the trailer system to float in water. |
| US10384503B2 |
Tow hitch assembly
A tow hitch assembly having a body for mounting the tow hitch assembly relative to an associated vehicle includes a first member rotatably mounted relative to the body and a second member slideably mounted relative to the first member, with the second member including a tow hitch. The tow hitch assembly includes a stowed position at which the first member is in a first rotational position relative to the body and the second member is in a first longitudinal position relative to the first member. Further, the tow hitch assembly includes a deployed position at which the first member is in a second rotational position relative to the body and the second member is in a second longitudinal position relative to the first member. |
| US10384498B2 |
Assembly for a tire inflation system and the tire inflation system made therewith
An assembly for a tire inflation system includes a tire stem. A housing is engaged with a first end of the tire stem. The housing comprises a fluid conduit extending therethrough and a first adapter secured to a second adapter. The second adapter receives the first end of the tire stem and a first end of the first adapter. The first end of the tire stem and the first end of the first adapter abut each other. A valve is disposed in the fluid conduit and positioned within the first adapter. A depressor member is attacked to the first end of the first adapter and provided in the fluid conduit. The depressor member extends away from the valve and toward the tire stem. A seal member is disposed in a groove in the second adapter and provided around an outer surface of the tire stem. |
| US10384497B2 |
Apparatus and method for monitoring tire pressure considering low pressure situation
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for monitoring a tire pressure considering a low pressure situation. Provided is a tire pressure monitoring apparatus considering a low pressure situation including: a radius analyzing unit which calculates a radius analysis value using a relative velocity difference and an average velocity calculated from wheel velocities of the wheels mounted on the vehicle; a critical value setting unit which compares the calculated radius analysis value with a predetermined determination reference value and sets different critical values in accordance with the comparison result; and a low pressure determining unit which determines a low pressure of a tire mounted on a vehicle using the set critical value. |
| US10384491B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire whose position when mounted on a vehicle is specified has a tread portion 2 having an outside tread edge Teo, an inside tread edge Tei, an outside crown land region 6, and an inside crown land region 7. In a meridian cross-section of the tire including the rotational axis of the tire in its regular state mounted on a regular rim, inflated to a regular pressure and loaded with no tire load, the outside crown land region 6 and the inside crown land region 7 each have a tread convexed outwardly in the tire radial direction, and the radius of curvature R1 of the tread of the outside crown land region 6 is greater than the radius of curvature R2 of the tread of the inside crown land region 7. |
| US10384488B2 |
Multiple layer foam insert for tires
A multi-layer or multi-section foam insert replacement for a pneumatic inner tube emulates the effect of air pressure, across a wide range of temperatures and pressures, while maintaining the weight of a conventional air-filled pneumatic tube. Through the use of different density materials and/or the orientation and thickness of such materials, desirable handling properties are achieved. The multi-layer/multi-section foam insert can be produced by steam molding or extrusion of foam materials. |
| US10384487B2 |
Device for handling tires
There is provided a device for handling tires having an anchor for attaching to a prime mover and a clamping device rotatably mounted to the anchor that rotates relative to the anchor about a rotation axis. The clamping device has a plurality of engagement members connected by a mechanical linkage and a carrying body with a plurality of guides. The weight distribution of the clamping device is balanced about the rotation axis. Each guide carries one of the engagement members and is oriented to allow the engagement members to move perpendicular to the rotation axis between clamping and release positions. The mechanical linkage includes a rotating actuator and controls movement of the engagement members along the guides. The movement of each engagement member is rotationally symmetric about the rotation axis relative to the movement of the other engagement members. The device has an actuator that actuates the mechanical linkage. |
| US10384486B2 |
Method for the production of a multi-layer data medium with security inscriptions
Disclosed is a method for the production of a multi-layer data medium by the hot rolling under pressure of a plurality of superimposed layers (12) having security inscriptions. Marking rolling is carried out on at least one layer to be marked (12a) covered with a marking film (20, 21) bearing inscriptions (22) in vitrophany applied in contact with the layer to be marked, then the marking film is separated from the layer to be marked, the latter having the security inscriptions. |
| US10384483B2 |
Contour detecting device, printing device, contour detecting method and storage medium
A contour detecting device, including: a display; and a processor, wherein the processor obtains a detection target image which is obtained by imaging a detection target, detects a contour of the detection target from the detection target image by performing shape recognition a plurality of times, the shape recognition recognizing a shape of the contour of the detection target, and causes the display to display a detection result of contour detection processing, and in the contour detection processing, for feature points forming contours obtained by performing the shape recognition the plurality of times, variance in the shape recognition that is performed the plurality of times is calculated for each corresponding feature points, and a feature point for which a value of the calculated variance is a set value or greater is determined to be a feature point which has a low reliability. |
| US10384476B2 |
Gap equalization for printing with multiple print engines
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a printing system is described. The printing system includes multiple print engines to form printed marks on a substrate. Each print engine prints non-sequential pages of a print job. A sensor of the printing system detects, for each page, a trailing edge gap size and a leading edge gap size. A controller of the printing system, based on a difference between trailing edge gap sizes and leading edge gap sizes for a set of pages of a print job, adjusts a printing operation to equalize subsequent trailing edge gap sizes and leading edge gap sizes. |
| US10384475B2 |
Inkjet printing device for rigid multilayered substrates
An inkjet printing device includes a transport system for transporting a rigid multilayered substrate in a print direction and a support plane; a dryer, attached to a first gantry which is positioned over the transport system and perpendicular to the print direction, for immobilizing a jetted ink layer in a drying zone; and a push down mechanism for the rigid multilayered substrate against the transport system, arranged at least in the drying zone. The push down mechanism includes a bar which is positioned parallel and elongated to the print direction and mounted parallel to the support plane above the transport system. The bar is maintained on a second and third gantry by a maintainer on each gantry and positioned over the transport system at each side of the first gantry and perpendicular to the print direction. The push down mechanism includes a bender for pushing a portion from the bar at the push down side with an angle towards the transport system in a plane, perpendicular to the support plane and parallel to the print direction. |
| US10384472B2 |
Drying device and printing apparatus
A drying device includes a contact heater unit to contact and heat a medium. The contact heater unit includes a plurality of heating members each having a curved contact face to contact the medium among plural heating members of the plurality of heating members to contact a first surface of the medium opposite a second surface of the medium on which liquid is applied. The plurality of heating members includes a first heating member and a plurality of second heating members. The first heating member has a maximum contact distance to contact the medium. The plurality of second heating members is disposed upstream from the first heating member in a direction of conveyance of the medium. Two heating members of the plurality of second heating members immediately upstream from the first heating member in the direction of conveyance of the medium contact the first surface of the medium. |
| US10384463B2 |
Dual particle inkjet printer
A printing apparatus includes a liquid ejector configured to eject liquid droplets towards a medium. A particle delivery device is configured to deliver particles to the medium. The particles are configured to combine with at least some of the liquid droplets and change at least one property of the liquid droplets. The particle delivery device is configured to deliver the particles after or substantially simultaneously as the liquid droplets are ejected. A curing device is configured to cure the combination of the liquid droplets and the particles onto the medium. A controller is configured to independently control the liquid ejector and the particle delivery device. |
| US10384462B2 |
Easy replacement of thermal print head and simple adjustment on print pressure
Embodiments of the present invention describe a thermal print head (TPH) that is easily replaced in a slot on the side of a thermal printing device using a push/eject mechanism. Other embodiments of the present invention describe a thermal printing device where the print pressure is easily adjusted for different types of printing media (labels) by turning a turnknob. In preferred embodiments, the turnknob has three print pressure settings, high, medium, and low. |
| US10384460B2 |
Liquid cartridge provided with deformable member and movable member for detection of remaining amount of liquid
A liquid cartridge includes: a casing including a liquid chamber; a liquid supply portion; a deformable member; a movable member; and a support member. The liquid chamber is configured such that an internal pressure of the liquid chamber is reduced as liquid flows out of the liquid chamber. The liquid supply portion allows liquid in the liquid chamber to flow out of the liquid chamber. The deformable member protrudes further upward relative to an upper surface of the casing. The deformable member has an internal space in communication with the liquid chamber. The deformable member is elastically deformable such that a volume of the internal space is reduced as the internal pressure of the liquid chamber is reduced. The movable member includes a detection portion movable in upward and downward directions in accordance with the elastic deformation of the deformable member. The support member supports the movable member. |
| US10384457B2 |
Liquid ejection head unit and liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejection head unit includes a page-wide type liquid ejection head detachably attached to a liquid ejecting apparatus and a protective member detachably attached to the liquid ejection head. The liquid ejection head includes an ejection port surface on which ejection ports are provided. The liquid ejection head includes a first rail portion, the protective member includes a second rail portion along a longitudinal direction thereof, and the protective member is made to slide in a first direction along the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection head and cover the ejection port surface. The protective member is attached to the liquid ejection head, and then the liquid ejection head and the protective member are moved in a second direction opposite to the first direction and are removed from the liquid ejecting apparatus. |
| US10384453B2 |
Liquid ejecting device
A supporting section is disposed to confront an ejection surface and supports a recording medium. A first tank is mounted on a first-tank mount section. A liquid conveying section conveys liquid to a liquid ejecting head. A receiving section receives liquid ejected from the liquid ejecting head. A waste-liquid conveying section conveys liquid to the waste-liquid tank. A first casing holds the liquid ejecting head, the first-tank mount section, and the liquid conveying section. A second casing holds the supporting section, the receiving section, the waste-liquid tank, and the waste-liquid conveying section. The first casing is connected with the second casing such that the first casing is movable relative to the second casing. The first casing takes a first position at which the ejection surface confronts the supporting section and a second position at which the ejection surface is farther away from the supporting section than at the first position. |
| US10384445B2 |
Controlling nozzles in a print head
In some examples, a printing system comprises a controller to determine, during a print operation, first status information that relates to a condition of a first nozzle set of the print head, and second status information that relates to a condition of a second nozzle set of the print head. In response to determining from the first status information that a number of malfunctioning nozzles in the first nozzle set does not exceed a first threshold value and determining from the second status information that a number of redundant nozzles in the second nozzle set exceeds a second threshold value, the controller is to cause the second nozzle set including the redundant nozzles of the print head to be operated in place of the first nozzle set to continue the print operation. In response to determining from the first status information that that the number of malfunctioning nozzles in the first nozzle set exceeds the first threshold value, the controller is to interrupt the print operation and instructing a maintenance operation on the print head. |
| US10384444B2 |
Recording apparatus and recording method
A recording apparatus includes a recording head including a plurality of ink discharge ports arranged in a predetermined direction, and a complementing unit configured to, according to discharge defect information identifying a defective discharge port at which a discharge defect has occurred among the plurality of ink discharge ports, determine to cause provision of complementary ink to be conducted from a different discharge port configured to discharge the ink at a different position from the identified defective discharge port, wherein the complementing unit determines to use a discharge port configured to provide the ink at a position on one side that is one of positions adjacent in the predetermined direction to a position at which the at least one discharge port provides the ink as the different discharge port for the discharge port identified as the defective discharge port. |
| US10384436B2 |
Method and production line for making tangible products by layerwise manufacturing
The invention relates to a method and a production line (10) for making tangible products by layerwise manufacturing. Layers of a uniform thickness are deposited on top of each other and solidified in a pattern that corresponds to a cross section of the product. The method and production line are in particular suited for making mutually different products out of powders of construction material. The construction material is deposited on the different building platforms (11,12) individually by a deposition head (13). A surplus of material is removed by a remover (14), preferably before the layer is solidified (15). This allows that the quantity of material can be adapted to the specific product on each building platform. The production line further comprises a platform conveyor (16) for conveying the towards and away from the deposition head repeatedly. |
| US10384434B2 |
Separating device and separating method
A separating device includes a separating unit and a crack front line adjusting unit. The separating unit is adapted to separate the flexible film and the substrate. During the process of separating the flexible film from the substrate, a crack front line is formed between a portion of the flexible film not separated from the substrate and a portion of the flexible film separated from the substrate. The crack front line adjusting unit is adapted to sense a relative displacement state of the flexible film and the substrate for determining a distribution of the crack front line, and is adapted to apply a down pressing force to the flexible film or the substrate and increase or decrease the down pressing force according to the relative displacement state, so as to adjust the distribution of the crack front line. |
| US10384433B2 |
Apparatus and method to extract an object from a base surface using vibration
An extractor system for extracting an object secured to another object or a base surface is disclosed, which may include an oscillator, an attachment base, and an oscillation control mechanism to limit the transmission of oscillation forces after the object has become unsecured, and preserve the target object in good condition. The attachment base may be a vacuum suction cup or temporary adhesive. The control system may be a mechanical lifting system or an electronic control adapted to cease or minimize application of vibrational force when the object becomes unsecured. Methods of extracting an object or separating two objects secured to each other are also disclosed, including identification or creation of partial unbonded areas beneath the target object to initiate the de-bonding process prior to application of vibrational forces. |
| US10384424B2 |
Oxygen and water vapour barrier films with low moisture sensitivity fabricated from self-cross-linking fibrillated cellulose
There is provided a package material comprising an oxygen barrier polymer film, wherein the film comprises a polymer obtainable by a process comprising the steps of: a) oxidizing cellulose fibers to ultimately obtain cross-linked cellulose; and b) homogenizing the product of step a) to obtain fibrils in a width range of 1 nm to 150 nm. A corresponding use is also provided. |
| US10384420B2 |
Heat-insulation material and production method thereof
A heat-insulation material, includes: a first substrate layer that includes an aerogel and first fibers; and a second substrate layer that is layered on the first substrate layer and that includes an aerogel and second fibers, wherein a volume density of the aerogel in the first substrate layer is larger than a volume density of the aerogel in the second substrate layer, and an amount of the aerogel that is present around a first surface of the second substrate layer inside the second substrate layer, not adjacent to the first substrate layer, is smaller than an amount of the aerogel that is present around a second surface (inside the second substrate layer adjacent to the first substrate layer. |
| US10384419B2 |
Baffle
A baffle or reinforcement element for sealing and/or reinforcing a cavity, in particular a cavity of a vehicle, comprising: a carrier plate with a first plate surface and a second plate surface, and at least a first and a second expandable element, in particular expandable foam element, supported by the carrier plate, wherein the first expandable element covers, at least substantially, the entire first plate surface and forms a first outer surface of the baffle or reinforcement element and the second expandable element covers, at least substantially, the entire second plate surface thereby forming a second outer surface of the baffle element. |
| US10384416B2 |
Digital flexural materials
Digital flexural materials are discrete parts that can be assembled into a lattice structure to produce functionally useful assemblies. An automated process for constructing a structure from digital flexural materials includes assembling a set of discrete units into the structure by reversibly connecting a majority of the set of discrete units to each other, each of the units being reversibly connected or connectable to at least two other units in the set according to a lattice geometry, and then assembling the reversibly connected discrete units into the structure according to the lattice geometry, wherein the structure has the property that a reversible deformation of at least part of the structure occurs in response to loading of the structure. The units in the set of discrete units may be of at least two types or may together comprise a stretch-bend coupled material when assembled according to the lattice geometry. |
| US10384413B2 |
Sheet processing system, method for controlling sheet processing system, and storage medium
A sheet processing system includes a creasing device, a binding device provided downstream of the creasing device in sheet conveying direction, and a controller. The creasing device performs creasing processing to crease a plurality of sheets. The binding device binds a sheet bundle to be folded. The sheet bundle to be folded includes the plurality of sheets creased by the creasing device. The controller controls the creasing device. In a case where a binding position of the sheet bundle is different from a creasing position of each sheet, the controller controls the creasing device to perform creasing processing such that the creasing position of an inner sheet of the sheet bundle to be folded is shifted toward the binding position with respect to the creasing position of an outer sheet of the sheet bundle to be folded. |
| US10384409B2 |
Method of manufacturing a non-pneumatic support structure
A system manufactures a tire assembly. The system includes a core having a cylindrical hub and radially protruding extensions projecting radially outward from the hub, a plurality of internal arcuate members for positioning a reinforcing layer of the tire assembly about the core, the internal arcuate members being disposed in spaces between the extensions of the core, a first side plate for securing the internal arcuate members in place relative to the core, and a second side plate for securing the core and internal arcuate members to each other. |
| US10384405B2 |
Methods for making prepreg composite sheets including contoured charges
A method of making a prepreg composite sheet comprising contoured charges includes receiving, at a computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) device, a mapping, corresponding to shapes of layers of a laminated precursor article to be formed from the contoured charges. The method also includes forming, by the CNC device using the mapping, precursor outline regions in a resin film layer, wherein the precursor outline regions have the shapes of the layers of the laminated precursor article, and wherein the resin film layer has a viscosity. The method further includes impregnating a fiber reinforcement having fibers with the resin film layer to form non-impregnated outline regions that define the contoured charges in the prepreg composite sheet, wherein the non-impregnated outline regions correspond to the precursor outline regions in the resin film layer. |
| US10384399B2 |
Systems and methods for depositing compounds in a structure
Presently disclosed systems and methods for depositing a compound into a void in a sandwich panel are configured to reduce the air pressure in and around the void as the compound flows into the void, thereby reducing the amount of air trapped between the compound and the sandwich panel skin within the void during the repair. Systems may include a dispenser for holding the compound, a vacuum canister, and a valve operable to allow the compound to flow from the dispenser, through at least a portion of the vacuum canister, and into the void. After the compound flows into the void, the system is configured to apply ambient air pressure to the compound and the void, before the compound is allowed to harden or cure. Some such systems are pre-filled with the compound, and/or configured to be disposable after a single use. |
| US10384397B2 |
Method for producing a thermoplastic fiber composite component
A method for producing a thermoplastic fiber composite component, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, has the following method steps: material-removing processing of a first face of a first plate, wherein the first plate comprises a thermoplastic fiber composite material and a local reduction in thickness of the first plate is made by the material-removing processing of the first face; positioning a second plate relative to the first plate such that the first face of the first plate is brought into alignment with a third face of the second plate; and joining the first plate to the second plate to form a single component, wherein the surface of the first face of the first plate is integrally bonded to the surface of the third face of the second plate. |
| US10384391B2 |
Mold for producing three-dimensional decorative articles and method of use
Three-dimensional decorative articles are produced from blanks of heat-shrinkable plastic sheet material, using a mold base having an outer surface with a recess over which a blank is placed, and a convex mold insert that moves into the recess by gravity as the blank softens and cooperates with the interior wall of the recess to shape the sheet material into a three-dimensional decorative article. A guide peg extends outward from the bottom of the recess past the outer surface of the mold base and extends through a hole formed in the blank, and through a guide hole in the mold insert to support the mold insert before heating and to guide the mold insert as it moves into the recess of the mold base. |
| US10384390B2 |
Melt-guiding connection adapter
The present invention relates to a connection adapter for connecting two melt-guiding components having two adapter halves having connection means for connection to a respective one of the components and having connection means for connecting the two adapter halves to one another and having a melt-guiding piece that is adapted to a first of the melt-guiding components by a first opening cross-section and to the second of the melt-guiding components by a second opening cross-section. The invention furthermore relates to a melt processing plant having two melt-guiding components such as an extruder and a pelletizer that are connected to one another by such a connection adapter. In accordance with the invention, the melt-guiding piece is formed separately from the adapter halves and is tensionable against the melt-guiding components by the mutually connected adapter halves. |
| US10384387B2 |
Method for producing a framework
With a method for producing a two-dimensional or three-dimensional framework (1) with rods (2) of a composite material with fibers and a matrix, which are connected with nodes (3) to at least one other rod (2) and/or another component (29), comprising the steps of: producing the rods (2) out of a composite material, connecting the rods (2) with at least one other rod (2) and/or another component (29) at the nodes (3), the framework (1) should be manufactured inexpensively and reliably by a low technical effort.This object can be solved in a way that the rods (2) are being produced with pultrusion and/or extrusion and a pultrusion unit (6) and/or an extrusion unit (7) is moved in space such that after the pultrusion and/or extrusion the pultruded and/or extruded rods (2) are pultruded and/or extruded in each case at the required position within the framework (1). |
| US10384385B2 |
Reduced velocity control based on sensed system condition
An injection molding system comprised of: an injection machine having a barrel and a screw for injecting an injection fluid, a distribution manifold, a valve associated with a corresponding one of one or more downstream gates, a sensor adapted to sense and generate a signal indicative of pressure of the injection fluid in the barrel or an inlet that delivers injection fluid from the barrel to the manifold, and a controller receiving the signal generated from the sensor and including instructions that use the signal as a control value to adjust, during the course of an injection cycle, positioning or velocity of one or more of the valve pins. |
| US10384384B2 |
Nozzle terminal for injectors of plastic material injection moulding apparatus
A nozzle terminal for injectors of plastic material injection molding apparatus, includes an inner tubular body or tip and a ring nut. The tip includes a radially inner element made of a first material and a radially outer element made of a second material arranged at contact with the radially inner element at an intermediate portion thereof terminating at a distance from the distal end thereof. The ring nut fully covers the radially outer element, insulating it from the environment. |
| US10384383B2 |
Movable platen support apparatus, movable platen, mold opening/closing apparatus and molding apparatus
The present invention provides a movable platen support apparatus which, with a linear guide having a minimum necessary load rating, can secure a sufficient traveling life of the linear guide and, in addition, can secure the rigidity of the linear guide which is necessary and sufficient taking into consideration a moment that acts on a movable platen. A movable platen support apparatus 40 according to the present invention includes a guide mechanism which movably engages a rail 41 extending on a frame 11 in the direction of movement of a movable platen 16, to which a movable mold 19 is to be mounted, and which movably supports the movable platen 16. The guide mechanism includes a linear guide 42 composed of blocks 42a to 42d arranged in a line, in which at least one of the blocks 42a to 42d, e.g. the blocks 42b, 42c, has a load rating which differs from the load rating(s) of the other block(s), e.g. the blocks 42a, 42d. |
| US10384381B2 |
Hot runner nozzle, metal mold equipped with hot runner nozzle, and molding method and molded product provided by metal mold
When a plurality of striped molded products are molded at a time, the molded products having a striped pattern and an outstanding design property are obtained by preventing part of molten resins from being unevenly distributed in an inappropriate manner when being fed into a cavity of a metal mold. A hot runner nozzle is provided with a first resin flow path and a plurality of second resin flow paths. The first flow path has a funnel section which continues with a nozzle gate at a centripetal position and which allows a first molten resin to be gathered at the centripetal position of the funnel section so as to feed the resin into the nozzle gate. The second resin flow paths have a plurality of corresponding discharge ports facing and communicating with the funnel section of the first resin flow path, each of the discharge ports being disposed around the centripetal position, so that the second molten resin different from the first molten resin is fed into the funnel section. |
| US10384378B2 |
Contained foam envelope for insulating and sealing large volumes
A system for sealing large volumes or gaps includes a flexible envelope that can assume the shape of the volume when filled with a foaming composition that expands the envelope to the boundaries of the volume. The foaming composition may be integral with the envelope or delivered in bulk by an external device. The foaming composition may be one or multiple parts, typically two parts such as a poly isocyanate and a polyols, in which case it is necessary to keep the two parts separate until foaming is desired. Separation may be accomplished by providing multiple compartments that deliver components via a mixing device into the interior. The envelope may include ribs for structural strength and shaping, and leak pores around its perimeter to enhance bonding and sealing. It may also include perforations for bulk, modular seals or for separation of portions of the envelope to seal irregular shapes. |
| US10384373B2 |
Mobile plastic recycling system and recycling method using the same
Disclosed herein is a mobile plastic recycling system mounted in a vehicle. The system is configured to process a plastic article and make it into thermoplastic items. The mobile plastic recycling system includes a plastic recycling apparatus and a power supply apparatus that are electrically coupled with each other; the system also includes a vehicle configured to carry and transport the power supply apparatus and plastic recycling apparatus. |
| US10384370B2 |
Level monitoring of bulk material bin with heater control function
An aggregate bin heater assembly having a bin for receiving aggregate therein and a plurality of fluid inlets supported at vertically spaced apart elevations relative to the bin for distributing a heating fluid into the aggregate within the bin, further includes a control system for controlling distribution of the heating fluid. A pressure sensor associated with at least an uppermost one of the fluid inlets so as to be arranged to sense pressure within the bin at the respective elevation. A controller determines a low pressure condition if the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor is lower than a prescribed normal pressure. A valve associated with the uppermost one of the fluid inlets shuts off the flow of heating fluid to the uppermost one of the fluid inlets responsive to determination of the low pressure condition by the controller. |
| US10384367B2 |
Cutting strand segment
A cutting strand segment for a cutting strand of a machine tool separating device includes at least one blade carrier element, at least one blade element arranged on the blade carrier element, and at least one cutting depth limiting element arranged on the blade carrier element which is configured to limit a maximum cutting depth of the blade element to a value that is less than 0.5 mm. |
| US10384364B2 |
Water bearing and food cutting assembly
A food cutter assembly can include a spindle body defining an interior passage for receiving a food product. The food cutter assembly can also include a thrust disc connected to the spindle body. The thrust disc can include opposing surfaces extending radially from the rotational axis of the spindle body and a circumferential surface between the opposing surfaces. A cutting tool can be connected to an end of the spindle body for cutting the food product. The food cutter assembly can also include a housing for rotationally mounting the spindle body, where the housing includes a radial bearing to be positioned proximate to the thrust disc. The spindle body and the housing can define fluid passages extending from a port in the housing through the radial bearing to the spindle body and across the opposing surfaces and the circumferential surface to the spindle body. |
| US10384362B2 |
Tape system with a longitudinal filament for slitting film
A vehicle is wrapped by an adhesive film which is then slit by applying first tape to the vehicle having a longitudinally extending filament carried by the tape at a position spaced from the side edges. A second tape is applied over the film at the first tape body so as to bridge to each side of the filament and pulling the filament so as to tear through the film and the first ad second tapes body with the second tape applying a force to the film acting to reduce tendency of the film to pull away from the object during the cutting by the filament as the filament is pulled. |
| US10384358B2 |
Hair clipping device
The present invention relates to a hair clipping device (10) which comprises a housing (14), a cutting assembly (16) including a stationary cutting blade (32) and a moveable cutting blade (34), a drive arrangement (42) for driving the moveable cutting blade (34) relative to the stationary cutting blade (32) in an oscillatory movement along a first axis (40), a comb support element (45) for removably attaching a comb attachment (12) with a plurality of comb teeth (50), and an adjustment unit (58) for adjusting the position of the comb attachment (12) relative to the cutting assembly (16), when the comb attachment (12) is attached to the comb support element (45), wherein the adjustment unit (58) is configured to increase a distance between the comb attachment (12) and the cutting assembly (16) during an extension movement of the adjustment unit (58), and to decrease the distance between the comb attachment (12) and the cutting assembly (16) during a retraction movement of the adjustment unit (58). The hair clipping device (10) further comprises an end stop element (74) which is configured to prevent a movement of the comb attachment (12) towards the cutting assembly (16) during the retraction movement when a minimal distance between the comb attachment (12) and the cutting assembly (16) is reached by contacting the comb support element (45). The end stop element (74) is further configured to cause a coupling of the adjustment unit (58) with one of the stationary cutting blade (32) and the moveable cutting blade (34) if the retraction movement of the adjustment unit (58) is continued after the minimal distance between the comb attachment (12) and the cutting assembly (16) is reached after a contact of the end stop element (74) with the comb support element (45). Said coupling enables an adjustment of the position of the moveable cutting blade (34) relative to the stationary cutting blade (32) along a second axis (56) transverse to the first axis (40) by means of the adjustment unit (58). |
| US10384353B2 |
System and method for a robotic manipulator system
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a robotic manipulator arm deployment and control system. The system comprises at least a vertical mast, a mast deployment system comprising at least two cams, an elbow, an arm wherein the arm is operable to deploy tools, and one or more sensors including a non-contact sensor and a dynamic measurement unit. The cams cause the vertical mast and the arm to remain vertical during deployment into an operating space. The non-contact sensor may be used for measuring range and bearing to objects in the operating space in polar coordinates. The dynamic measurement unit comprises accelerometers and rate sensors and is configured as a six degree of freedom three axis sensor operating in a Cartesian coordinate system. The system further comprises a controller operable to receive the polar and Cartesian coordinates from the sensors and convert them to a Cartesian coordinate system. |
| US10384343B2 |
Modular robotic finger for grasping and dexterous handling
The invention concerns a device forming a robotic finger comprising a base (100) forming a palm, at least one knuckle (500, 700, 900) articulated on the base (100) about two separate joints (200, 400) non-parallel to each other, at least two actuators (110, 120, 130, 140) and cable-linking means (112, 122) respectively linking the two actuators (110, 120) to drive elements of said two joints (200, 400), characterized in that the device comprises guide means (150, 151, 152) designed to guide the cables involved in the control of each joint (400, 600, 800) located after the first joint (200) on the base (100), in a common plane passing through the axis (202) of said first joint (200). |
| US10384342B2 |
Horizontal articulated robot
A horizontal articulated robot including a base, a first arm provided above the base so as to be capable of rotating about a first axis, a first driving part configured to cause the first arm to rotate with respect to the base, a second arm attached so as to be capable of rotating about a second axis, and a second driving part configured to cause the second arm to rotate with respect to the first arm. The first driving part includes a first motor and a first reduction gear that are arranged in series along the first axis. The second driving part includes a second motor and a second reduction gear which are arranged in series along the second axis. A lower surface of the second reduction gear is disposed at a position lower than an upper surface of the first reduction gear. |
| US10384340B2 |
Portable device for amplifying an axial force
The invention relates to a portable device (1) for amplifying an axial force applied to a tool, which includes: means (100) for linking the device to a user; means (2) for guiding the tool (4) it translation along a longitudinal axis (X); means for actuating the tool, including a drum (5) provided with a motor (6) and a rope (7) rigidly connected to the tool (4) and forming at least one turn (8) around the drum (5); and means for controlling the actuating means in order to apply a force to the tool in response to a force provided by the user via a control member. The means (100) for linking the device to the user and the means (2) for guiding the tool (4) in translation allow the tool (4) to rotate freely about the longitudinal axis (X) and about at least one axis (Z, Y) extending in a plane (P) which is normal to the longitudinal axis (X). |
| US10384337B2 |
Universal handle attachment for C-clamps
A universal handle attachment for C-clamps. The handle attachment includes a rigid body having a first side to engage a C-clamp, and a second side opposite to engage a rotation tool. In the first side, a first channel and a second channel which are perpendicular with one another each are configured to receive a T-bar of the C-clamp. A center space in the first side at the intersection of the first channel and the second channel is configured to receive a top end of the screw. Each channel includes clip spaces on both sides of the center, and clips situated in the clip spaces. The clips each have an opening to secure the T-bar within the channels. |
| US10384336B2 |
Hydraulic hammer assembly
A hydraulic hammer assembly is provided. The hydraulic hammer assembly includes a housing and a piston is arranged for reciprocating movement along a longitudinal axis within the housing. A head disposed along the longitudinal axis on an end of the housing and defines a chamber for holding a pressurized gas. The hydraulic hammer assembly further includes a locking mechanism to lock the head on the housing. The locking mechanism includes at least one first flange extending radially from the end of the housing and at least one second flange extending radially from the head, wherein the head is retained on the housing by blocking axial movement of the second flange against the first flange when in a locked position. |
| US10384335B2 |
Gas fastening tool with re-injected air
A gas fastening tool comprising an internal combustion engine including one combustion chamber, fuel injection means to inject fuel into the chamber and air injection means to inject air into the chamber, firing means for an air-fuel mixture within the chamber, reception means to receive a fastening element, one cylinder communicating with the chamber, forming together a combustion gas propagation pathway and wherein a piston is slidingly mounted so as to drive the fastening element, such tool being characterized in that it comprises a duct provided with a downstream input mouth and an upstream output mouth on the gas pathway, the piston stroke in the cylinder extending between the two duct mouths. |
| US10384333B2 |
Ratchet wrench
A ratchet wrench includes a body, a ratchet wheel rotatably and movably mounted in the body, and a pawl slideably received in the body and engaged with the ratchet wheel. The body is extended along a first longitudinal axis, and the ratchet wheel is extended along a second longitudinal axis. The ratchet wrench is operable between a first position and a second position. When the ratchet wrench is in the first position, the first and second longitudinal axes are collinear. When the ratchet wrench is operated to withstand a torque load and to move from the first position to a second position, the first and second longitudinal axes are parallel to each other. |
| US10384328B2 |
Polishing device and polishing method
A polishing method includes: a step of preparing a polishing device including a processing member and a suction mechanism configured to generate suction force; a step of setting a workpiece in the processing member; and a step of accelerating abrasive grains fed toward the workpiece to a predetermined speed with an air flow generated by operation of the suction mechanism, and polishing the workpiece by causing the abrasive grains to contact with or collide with the workpiece. |
| US10384327B2 |
Blade for centrifugal blast wheel machine and method of maintaining a centrifugal blast wheel machine
A centrifugal blast wheel machine comprises a housing and a wheel assembly coupled to the housing. The wheel assembly has a plurality of blades configured to throw blast media introduced into the wheel assembly against a work piece. According to one embodiment, each blade of the plurality of blades includes a curved portion positioned adjacent a central hub of the wheel assembly, and a straight portion integrally formed with the curved portion extending radially outwardly from the wheel assembly. According to another embodiment, each blade includes a first side rail extending along the blade, the first side rail having a first recess, and a first grommet positioned in the first recess. |
| US10384324B2 |
Methods for strengthening edges of laminated glass articles and laminated glass articles formed therefrom
Methods for strengthening edges of a laminated glass article comprising a glass core layer positioned between a first glass clad layer and a second glass clad layer are disclosed. The methods may comprise polishing the cut edges of the laminated glass article with a slurry of polishing media applied to the edges of the laminated glass article with brushes. An edge strength of the laminated glass article is greater than or equal to about 400 MPa after polishing. |
| US10384322B2 |
Lubricant material for assisting machining process and machining method
The present invention provides a lubricant material for assisting machining process comprising a high molecular weight compound (A) having a weight average molecular weight of 5×104 or higher and 1×106 or lower, a medium molecular weight compound (B) having a weight average molecular weight of 1×103 or higher and lower than 5×104, and a carbon (C) having an average particle size of 100 μm or larger. |
| US10384321B2 |
Coolant application device
The present invention provides a technique in which service life of a coolant application device can be extended. The coolant application device includes a nozzle body which spouts coolant, a hollow shaft which rotates the nozzle body, a motor which controls a rotation angle of the hollow shaft, and an Oldham coupling portion which connects the hollow shaft and an output shaft of the motor, the Oldham coupling portion transmits driving force of the motor to the hollow shaft, allowing a misalignment between an axis of the hollow shaft and an axis of the output shaft. |
| US10384317B2 |
Kit for mounting a valve position indicator to a valve
A valve position indicator mounting kit and method for mounting a valve position indicator to a manually operated valve. The mounting kit includes a mounting bracket and a stop plate assembly. The mounting bracket is connectable to the valve and has a bottom portion with a stem aperture through which a valve stem is extendable and being configured to be matingly engageable with the valve body. The mounting bracket has an upper portion with a shaft aperture. The locking plate assembly has a base portion matingly engaged with the valve stem and a shaft connection portion mounted to the top portion of the mounting bracket assembly and having a shaft matingly engaged with the shaft connecting portion of the locking plate assembly in a way that rotation of the valve stem via the handle causes the shaft to rotate. |
| US10384314B2 |
Metal particle and method for producing the same, covered metal particle, and metal powder
A metal particle having a particle diameter of 10 μm or more and 1000 μm or less and includes Cu and trace elements and a total mass content of P and S, among other trace elements, is 3 ppm or more and 30 ppm or less. A method for producing a metal particle including producing a molten metal material by melting a metal material in a crucible, wherein Cu as determined in GDMS analysis is over 99.995% and a total of P and S is 3 ppm or more and 30 ppm or less; applying a pressure of 0.05 MPa or more and 1.0 MPa or less to drip the molten metal material through an orifice, thereby producing a molten metal droplet; and rapidly solidifying the molten metal droplet using an inert gas whose oxygen concentration is 1000 ppm or less. |
| US10384312B2 |
Brazing sheet having improved corrosion resistance after brazing
The present invention relates to an aluminum alloy brazing sheet with a thickness of 0.30 nm or less, including: a core material; a sacrificial material cladding one surface of the core material; and a brazing material cladding the other surface of the core material, in which the core material is made of A1—Mn—Si-based aluminum alloy containing by mass %, Cu: 0.5 to 1.3%, the sacrificial material is made of aluminum alloy containing, by mass %, Zn: 4.0 to 7.0%, the brazing material is made of aluminum alloy containing, by mass %, Si: 6.0 to 11.0% and Zn: 0.1 to 3.0%, in a pitting potential after brazing beat treatment, a thickness of a region in which a potential difference from the noblest potential in the core material is 100 mV or more is 10% to 50% of the thickness of the brazing sheet. |
| US10384310B2 |
Induction heating coil
An induction heating coil includes a coil section configured to heat a treatment target by induction, a power supply section configured to supply power to the coil section, and a cooling medium passage that is arranged in the power supply section and the coil section, and is configured to supply a cooling medium to the coil section. The coil section, the power supply section, and the cooling medium passage are formed using a metal additive fabrication method. |
| US10384309B2 |
Fabrication method including a modified machining step
The invention relates to a method for fabrication of a part intended to be welded comprising a final machining step capable of reducing the contact surface of the face to be welded. |
| US10384305B2 |
Metal joining method and metal-joined member
A dissimilar metal joining method includes moving a tool on a first metal along a first track on an overlapped part where the first metal is overlapped on a second metal while the tool is rotated around an axis of the tool and is pressed along the axis against the first metal such that the tool penetrates the first metal and is inserted into the second metal by a first insertion depth. The tool is moved from the first track to a second track which is on the overlapped part and which is substantially parallel to the first track after the tool has moved along an entirety of the first track. The tool is moved on the first metal along the second track on the overlapped part while the tool is rotated around the axis and is pressed against the first metal along the axis. |
| US10384302B2 |
Weld stub arrangement and a method of using the arrangement to make an article
A workpiece for use with a flash producing welding process comprises a revolute body, a plurality of first attachment portions, a plurality of second attachment portions. The revolute body has an axis of rotation.Each of the first attachment portions has a first radially outer weld joint surface, and each of the second attachment portions has a second radially outer weld joint surface. The revolute body comprises a plurality of first and second stub portions, with each of the first stub portions having a first radially inner weld joint surface, and each of the second stub portions having a second radially inner weld joint surface. |
| US10384296B2 |
Resistance welding fastener, apparatus and methods for joining similar and dissimilar materials
An apparatus and method for fastening layers of non-ferrous alloys, like aluminum, magnesium and copper utilizes a steel fastener and a spot welding machine. The fastener and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the fastener to penetrate the aluminum. A weld zone between the fastener and the various layers creates an internal weld. The fastener has a rough shaft that is coated by the molten weld zone and is hard to withdraw on solidification. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastics and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using a fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole and welds to or penetrates a conductive layer. The fastener may have projections that initially reduce contact area with the stack. |
| US10384293B2 |
Method and apparatus for heavy plate joining with hybrid laser and submerged-arc welding process
A welding system and method is provided for welding heavy plate, where the method and device include using a laser which directs a beam to a first weld puddle to weld at least a portion of a work piece and a welding torch to direct a first welding electrode to the first weld puddle while the beam is being directed to the weld puddle. The welding torch deposits the first welding electrode to create a first weld bead. A flux nozzle is employed to deposit a welding flux onto the weld bead, and a submerged arc welding torch is used to direct a submerged arc filler metal to the weld bead to create a second weld bead through a submerged arc welding process, where the submerged arc welding process melts a portion of the first weld bead to consume the melted portion into the second weld bead. |
| US10384289B2 |
Welding wire feeder bus control system and method
A welding wire feeder includes a wire feed drive and wire feed control circuitry coupled to the wire feed drive to control the drive of welding wire towards the welding application. The welding wire feeder includes power conversion circuitry configured to receive input power and to convert the input power to welding output suitable for a welding application, output voltage sensors configured to measure output voltage, output current sensors configured to measure output current, and control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry and to the output voltage and current sensors. The power conversion circuitry includes power storage circuitry configured to store energy and to discharge at least a portion of the stored energy during an overdraw event. The control circuitry is configured to control the output current during the overdraw event to maintain a stored energy value of the power storage circuitry greater than a desired minimum energy value. |
| US10384283B2 |
Method for making a high temperature resistant silicon alloy joint for the joining of ceramics and devices using same
A method for the joining of ceramic pieces with a hermetically sealed joint comprising brazing a layer of joining material between the two pieces. The ceramic pieces may be aluminum nitride or other ceramics, and the pieces may be brazed with a silicon and an alloying element under controlled atmosphere. The joint material is adapted to later withstand both the environments within a process chamber during substrate processing, and the oxygenated atmosphere which may be seen within the interior of a heater or electrostatic chuck. |
| US10384282B2 |
Electric discharge machining electrode wire and manufacturing method therefor
An electrical discharge machining electrode wire includes a core including a copper or a copper alloy, and a covering layer that covers a periphery of the core and includes a zinc. The covering layer includes an outermost layer consisting of an ε-phase of a copper-zinc based alloy. The outermost layer has a Vickers hardness of 200 to 300 Hv. |
| US10384277B2 |
Tool body and cutting tool
A tool body having an insert seat and a cutting tool which allow a cutting insert to be stably held are provided. A tool body according to the present invention is a tool body having an insert seat for mounting a cutting insert on the tool body, wherein the insert seat has a base surface and a side wall surface which extends so as to intersect with the base surface. The base surface has a contact surface and a contact projected part which come into contact with the cutting insert. A contact part of the contact surface is comprised of a surface, and a contact part of the contact projected part has a linear shape or a point shape. |
| US10384271B2 |
Tool holder for an indexable cutting insert and cutting tool
A tool holder (12) for an indexable cutting insert (13) is disclosed, comprising a tool holder base body (15), having a receiving pocket (20) for receiving an indexable cutting insert (13) and a fastening pin (17). The fastening pin (17) can assume a mounting position and a clamping position. In the mounting position, the fastening pin (17) can be positioned in a fastening opening (14) of an indexable cutting insert (13). In the clamping position, an indexable cutting insert (13) can be fixed in the receiving pocket (20) by means of the fastening pin (17). The fastening pin (17) is arranged on a fastening slide (16), displaceably arranged in the tool holder base body (15). Furthermore, a cutting tool (10) is disclosed, having a tool holder (12) and an indexable cutting insert (13). |
| US10384267B2 |
Adjustable damping arrangement for a non-rotating tool holder
A damper assembly for use with a non-rotating tool holder includes a hollow ram for supporting a non-rotating tool and a damper assembly mounted in the hollow ram for absorbing vibrations of the ram. The damper assembly includes a front plate and a rear plate, an upper tie rod and a lower tie rod extending between the front plate and the rear plate, and a damper mass mounted between the front plate and the rear plate. Ring dampers are mounted between the damper mass and the front and rear plates, and suspension springs are mounted between the upper tie rod and the lower tie rod. The suspension springs carry the weight of the damper mass so that the ring dampers do not have to carry the weight of the damper mass, and the damper mass is free to respond to vibrations in the ram. |
| US10384259B2 |
Stock ejector assembly
A stock ejector assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a stock ejector with a large spring and a ring-style stripper. The ring-style stripper provides a larger surface area for contacting the stock. The large compression spring is preloaded and when a load is applied, the stripper retracts and the spring pressure increases. When the dies separate, the stock ejector pushes the part off flat surfaces, separating surfaces sealed by adhesion, including but not limited to oil or lubricant adhesion. |
| US10384252B2 |
Warm forming of work-hardened sheet alloys
Methods suitable for forming complex parts from work-hardened sheet materials of limited formability are described. The formability of the work-hardened sheet is enhanced by forming at elevated temperature. The forming temperature is preferably selected to minimally undo the effects of work hardening so that the formed part is of higher strength than a like part formed from an annealed sheet. The method is applicable to age-hardening and non-age-hardening aluminum and magnesium alloys. |
| US10384248B2 |
Aluminum hot strip rolling train and method for hot rolling an aluminum hot strip
An aluminum hot strip rolling mill including a multi-stand tandem finishing rolling train (2), at least one winding reel (8) arranged downstream, in the rolling direction, of the multi-stand tandem finishing rolling train, a cooling section (4) provided in the outlet region of the aluminum hot strip rolling mill, and at least one trimmer (6) paired with the multi-stand tandem finishing rolling train and arranged downstream, in the rolling direction, in the rolling direction, of the multi-stand tandem rolling mill train. |
| US10384242B2 |
Sludge management system for crude oil storage tanks
A crude oil storage tank includes a bottom wall, a peripheral wall and a top wall that collectively define a storage volume. A first nozzle is arranged at the peripheral wall. The first nozzle is configured to selectively rotate between a first position and a second position to direct a first stream of fluid into the storage volume. A second nozzle is arranged at the peripheral wall. The second nozzle is configured to selectively rotate between a first position and a second position to direct a second stream of fluid into the storage volume. |
| US10384240B2 |
Method and apparatus for sterilizing drink supply pipeline
Hot water or heated steam is fed to a drink supply pipe line for simultaneously supplying drink to a plurality of filling nozzles, while exhausting the hot water or heated steam from all the filling nozzles, F-values are calculated by detecting temperatures at a plurality of predetermined portions of the drink supply pipe line and all the filling nozzles at every predetermined time interval, and a sterilizing process is ended at a time when a minimum F-value reaches an aimed value. According to such method, the sterilization to the drink supply pipe line can be smoothly performed. |
| US10384239B2 |
Methods and apparatus for ultrasonic lens cleaner using configurable filter banks
Methods and apparatus for ultrasonic lens cleaner using configurable filter banks are disclosed. In certain described examples, the methods and apparatus can expel fluid from a droplet on an optical surface using an ultrasonic transducer mechanically coupled to the optical surface and having first and second resonant frequency bands. |
| US10384237B2 |
Method and apparatus for decontaminating a medical instrument
A method for decontaminating a medical instrument having parts that are movable relative to one another involves mounting the instrument in a decontaminating apparatus, and automatically manipulating the instrument to provide relative movement between two or more relatively movable parts of the instrument during an automated decontamination cycle of the decontaminating apparatus. The instrument may be a surgical instrument having an operating portion arranged to remotely control operation of a working portion in use. The method may involve engaging a part or parts of the operating portion to transmit motion thereto for creating the relative movement. An instrument carrier insertable in a decontaminating apparatus in use may be modified to incorporate an instrument manipulator. |
| US10384234B2 |
Sorting device and method of operating the sorting device
A sorting device comprises a support member for supporting and transporting an article. The support member is drivable in a conveying direction. The sorting device also comprises a loading station at which at least an article can be loaded to the support member, and an unloading station at which at least an article can be removed from the support member. The unloading station is provided with a plurality of receivers for receiving an article that is removed from the support member. The receivers are arranged transversely with respect to the conveying direction and disposed such that they are below the support member when the support member is at the unloading station. Furthermore, the sorting device comprises a controller for directing an article that is supported and transported by the support member to a selected one of the receivers. |
| US10384232B2 |
Linear vibration motor
A linear vibration motor is disclosed. The linear vibration motor, includes a housing provided with an accommodation space; a vibrator accommodated in the accommodation space; and an electromagnet accommodated in the accommodation space. The vibrator includes a weight having a through-hole and a plurality of permanent magnets engaging with an inner wall of the through-hole. The electromagnet is located in the through-hole and separated from the permanent magnets. The electromagnet includes an iron core and a coil around the iron core for producing magnet fields interacting with the permanent magnets further for producing attracting and repelling force to drive the vibrator to vibrate. |
| US10384231B2 |
System and method for controlling curl in multi-layer webs
A system and method for controlling curl in multi-layer webs. The method can include providing a coated web, curing the coating to form a multi-layer web, and stretching the web during curing of the coating. Some coatings shrink at least partially when cured such that curing the coating induces a strain in the multi-layer web. Stretching the web occurs during curing to induce an opposing strain that at least partially counteracts the strain induced by curing to form a multi-layer web having a desired curvature. The system can include a curing section configured to cure the coating, and can further include a web stretching section, which can be located proximate the curing section and can be substantially coincident with the curing section, such that the web is stretched while the coating is cured. |
| US10384224B1 |
Dual pump dispensing system
A dual pump dispensing system that features a reservoir within a reservoir arrangement. Each reservoir holds a different product, and has a separate pump dispenser. The pump dispensers are housed in a cartridge so that much of those mechanisms are not visible to the consumer. The pumps are sized to dose a specified ratio of each product, and the products are only mixed at the exit orifice of the nozzle or on the skin. |
| US10384222B2 |
Pump actuator head
The pump actuator head includes a base cap adapted for mounting on a container neck portion and provided with a central hole and a nozzle rotatably mounted on the base cap along an X-axis, and being movable between an operable or open position and an inoperable or closed position. The nozzle has a hollow cylinder centered along the X-axis, having a lower part inserted into the central hole of the base cap, and is provided with a guiding protrusion axially extending from the peripheral wall of the cylinder. The nozzle also has a dispensing nose extending from the cylinder and defining a dispensing channel. The base cap includes means provided in the inner face of the base cap for limiting or slowing the rotation of the nozzle. Finally, the guiding protrusion interferes with the means for limiting and for slowing down the rotation of the nozzle when turning the nozzle. |
| US10384221B2 |
Pump head for a metering device, metering device and also possibilities for use
The present invention relates to a pump head for a metering device for a metered dispensing of a fluid. The pump head can thereby be fitted on a storage container, for example a bottle, which is designed for storing the fluid to be dispensed. Pump head and storage vessel together thereby form the metering device according to the invention. The pump head is distinguished by including a passage for air, by means of which air from outside can be transferred into the storage vessel during the pumping process for pressure compensation. The present invention relates in addition to purposes of use for the pump head and the metering device. |
| US10384219B2 |
Low pressure 2-K handheld spray gun
A low pressure limited overspray handheld aerosol spray gun for spraying a two-component adhesive, a method for spraying a two-component adhesive and a two-component adhesive obtainable by that method. In manufacturing of larger objects, such as matrasses and furniture, adhesives are often applied to fix parts of the large object together. Most adhesives are applied using either air-spray equipment or air-assisted spray equipment. |
| US10384214B2 |
Electrostatic collector
An electrostatic collector including: a collection chamber delimited by a tubular wall oriented along a first axis; a collection electrode configured to be disposed inside the collection chamber against the wall; a discharge electrode, of elongate form, that extends along the first axis and includes an end, in a shape of a tip, the end being disposed opposite the collection electrode; a first part of a first diameter, emerging on the tip-shaped end, a second part of a second diameter, the second diameter being greater than or equal to twice the first diameter, the second diameter for example being between 2 and 6 times the first diameter; and a sudden widening, extending between the first part and the second part. |
| US10384212B2 |
Powder making device having spiked hammer and blade arms
An industrial powder making device having spiked hammer and blade arms. The device includes a powder making cylinder body, spiked hammer arms, a front oblique hammer, vertical hammers, a hammer arm, a detachable rack, a detachable rack inner bulge, spiked blade arms, a front oblique blade, high-hardness wear-resistant alloy sheets, a blade arm, a rotating shaft, a rotating shaft groove, a clamping piece, a feeding port, a discharging port, bearings, a rotating power module, a liquid nitrogen storage tank, a pipeline, a valve, nitrogen input holes, a nitrogen output hole, a fine particle collection device and a disc bevel discharging control device. An operating method is: crushing the ore by the spiked hammer arms, grinding the ore by the spiked blade arms, cooling with nitrogen, controlling equivalent input and output of the ore, and crushing and grinding the ore according to an established route, thereby realizing rapid powder making. |
| US10384207B2 |
Assay apparatus and methods
Apparatus and methods for determining whether a test compound induces cell activity, changes cell activity, prevents cell activity, or inhibits cell activity. An embodiment comprises placing a test compound solution in contact with a cell suspension media containing cells, diffusing the test compound solution into the cell suspension from one or more sides, and detecting activity in the cells with respect to their distance from the side from which the test compound is diffusing. Embodiments may provide an apparatus that allows a side source, a point source, or both, from which a test compound solution diffuses into a cell suspension media and contacts cells. Detecting cell activity may involve detecting activity in a first cell group proximate to the side from which the test compound is diffusing, and detecting activity in a second cell group farther than the first cell group from the side from which the test compound is diffusing. |
| US10384206B2 |
Apparatus and method for analyte extraction
Described is a matrix spot processing device comprising a tubular apparatus. An absorbent media is located either separate from, or attached to, the tubular apparatus. A sample is spotted on the absorbent media. A reservoir is in the tubular apparatus. A first region of the reservoir is constructed and arranged to have an extraction solvent. A second region of the reservoir, which may or may not be the same as the first region, is constructed and arranged to receive an extract generated from an interaction between the extraction solvent and the spotted sample at the absorbent media. |
| US10384203B2 |
Kits and devices for detecting analytes
The invention provides devices that improve tests for detecting specific cellular, viral, and molecular targets in clinical, industrial, or environmental samples. The invention permits efficient detection of individual microscopic targets at low magnification for highly sensitive testing. The invention does not require washing steps and thus allows sensitive and specific detection while simplifying manual operation and lowering costs and complexity in automated operation. In short, the invention provides devices that can deliver rapid, accurate, and quantitative, easy-to-use, and cost-effective tests. |
| US10384201B2 |
Direct synthesis method of nanostructured catalyst particles on various supports and catalyst structure produced by the same
Disclosed is a direct synthesis method of nanostructured catalyst particles on surfaces of various supports. In the disclosed synthesis method of a catalyst structure having a plurality of nanostructured catalyst particles dispersed in a support by a one-step process using a high-temperature high-pressure closed reactor, the one-step process includes supplying the support and a catalyst source into the high-temperature high-pressure closed reactor; supplying an atmosphere forming gas of the reactor into the reactor; perfectly sealing the high-temperature high-pressure closed reactor and heating the reactor to produce the catalyst structure in the reactor under self-generated pressure and synthesis temperature conditions, the catalyst structure including the plurality of nanostructured catalyst particles dispersed in the support; removing internal gases of the reactor to allow the reactor to be in a high-temperature, atmospheric pressure state and supplying an inert gas into the reactor to remove unreacted materials and byproducts remaining in the reactor; and cooling the reactor to room temperature while supplying the inert gas to synthesize the catalyst structure. |
| US10384199B2 |
Modified heterogeneous catalyst
A process and system for modifying heterogeneous catalysts by contacting them with chemical compounds to functionalize the surface of the heterogeneous catalyst. A polymetallic catalyst including bimetallic catalyst is functionalized on its surface by employing a precursor of an inorganic compound. The precursor of the inorganic compound is an organometallic compound, and the metal based inorganic compound is aluminum oxide. A process and system for surface modification functionalization of the heterogeneous catalysts at conditions including room temperature and atmospheric pressure. |
| US10384197B2 |
Additives for gas phase oxidative desulfurization catalysts
A composition useful in oxidative desulfurization of gaseous hydrocarbons is described. It comprises a CuZnAl—O mixed oxide, and an H form of a zeolite. The mixed oxide can contain one or more metal oxide promoters. The H form of the zeolite can be desilicated, and can also contain one or more transition metals. |
| US10384190B2 |
Tubular reactor and method for multi-phase polymerisation
The present invention relates to a tubular reactor (14) for multi-phase polymerization, in particular for producing butyl rubber, comprising a pipe piece (16) for radially delimiting a reactor volume between an inlet (18) and an outlet (20), a stirrer (22) for generating a flow (27) in the radial direction of the pipe piece (16), wherein the stirrer (22) is dimensioned and operable such that the flow (27) is impartable with a centrifugal force which generates a concentration distribution in the radial direction inside the pipe piece (16) and an outlet conduit (32) for discharging a concentrated radially inner part (30) of the flow (27, 28). Enrichment of polymer particles in the radially inner part (30) of the flow (27, 28) avoids gumming of the pipe piece (16) by the polymer particles so that the risk of a blockage is reduced. |
| US10384189B2 |
Functionalized surfaces and preparation thereof
Compositions, devices, methods and systems are provided for differential functionalization of a surface of a structure to support biopolymer synthesis. Provided herein are processes which include use of lamps, lasers, and/or microcontact printing to add functional groups to surfaces for the efficient and uniform synthesis of oligonucleic acids. |
| US10384187B2 |
Composite liquid cell (CLC) mediated nucleic acid library preparation device, and methods for using the same
Complete nucleic acid library preparation devices are provided. Aspects of the devices include: a thermal chip module comprising multiple nodes; one or more plate locations; a robotically controlled liquid handler configured to transfer liquid between the one or more plate locations and the thermal chip module; and a bulk reagent dispenser configured to access each node of the thermal chip module. |
| US10384186B2 |
Fired heater apparatus and method of selecting an apparatus arrangement
Radiant fired heaters used with reactors are described. The apparatus includes at least two sets of radiant fired heaters, the first set being at a second height less than the first height. Each set of radiant fired heaters comprises at least one radiant fired heater. Each radiant fired heater has at least one process coil disposed within the heater, burners, and a flue gas outlet. There is at least one inlet manifold having an inlet and multiple outlets, with each outlet of the inlet manifold in fluid communication with one process coil inlet. There is an outlet manifold having multiple inlets and an outlet, with the multiple inlets in fluid communication with the process coil outlets. A method of selecting a reforming apparatus arrangement is also described. |
| US10384185B2 |
Spray drying
A method of preparing dry core-shell microcapsules from an aqueous dispersion of such capsules, comprising spraying the dispersion through a two-fluid air-liquid nozzle into a heated chamber having an upper part and a lower part, the spraying taking place in the upper part and the lower part being provided with a means of continuous capsule removal. The method allows the drying of capsules with considerably reduced losses. |
| US10384183B2 |
Steam methane reformer tube outlet assembly
The present invention relates a steam methane reformer tube outlet assembly and a method of assembling or retrofitting same. More specifically, it relates to an exposed flanged tube outlet of a reformer designed to mitigate metal dusting corrosion, dew point condensation-related metal fatigue and cracking, and over-temperature induced metal failures such as hydrogen attack. |
| US10384180B2 |
Supersonic shock wave reactors, and associated systems and methods
Apparatuses and associated methods for forming olefins from saturated hydrocarbon feedstock are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a carrier gas is introduced at a supersonic velocity to a feedstock injector section. A feedstock gas is introduced to the carrier gas stream using feedstock injectors that are offset in the streamwise direction one from another. The upstream feedstock injectors are positioned to inject feedstock gas to create plumes that improve penetration depth of the feedstock gas and reduce pressure losses at the downstream feedstock injectors. The feedstock gas can be regeneratively preheated by cooling the convergent-divergent nozzle. Water, steam and/or hydrogen gas can be injected into the apparatus for cooling the throat of the convergent-divergent nozzle. |
| US10384173B2 |
Liquid decanting method and apparatus
An apparatus and method for delivering oxygen, oxygen enriched air, or air through a delivery system from one vessel containing a higher pressure concentration of the gas into another vessel containing a liquid at atmospheric pressure introduced through a diffuser or dispersion nozzle including one or more passages in a controlled, regulated manner. This process and apparatus provide the liquid with an oxygenation level for improved flavor in a short amount of time. |
| US10384170B2 |
Method of manufacture of separation membrane structure
A method of manufacturing a separation membrane structure comprising a step of forming a first to nth zeolite membranes on a surface of a porous substrate by “n” repetitions (wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) of formation of a zeolite membrane by a method of hydrothermal synthesis. The following formula (1) is established in relation to the step of forming the first to the nth zeolite membranes. (Formula 1) N1/N0+0.1≤T2˜n/T1≤2N1/N0+2 (Wherein, N1 denotes a permeation rate of a predetermined gas in the substrate after formation of the first zeolite membrane, N0 denotes a permeation rate of a predetermined gas in the substrate before formation of the first zeolite membrane, T1 is a time required for formation of the first zeolite membrane, and T2˜n is a total time required for formation of the second to the nth zeolite membranes.) |
| US10384160B2 |
Configurations and methods of high pressure acid gas removal in the production of ultra-low sulfur gas
Acid gas is removed from a high pressure feed gas that contains significant quantities of CO2 and H2S. In especially preferred configurations and methods, feed gas is contacted in an absorber with a lean and an ultra-lean solvent that are formed by flashing rich solvent and stripping a portion of the lean solvent, respectively. Most preferably, the flash vapors and the stripping overhead vapors are recycled to the feed gas/absorber, and the treated feed gas has a CO2 concentration of less than 2 mol % and a H2S concentration of less than 10 ppmv, and more typically less than 4 ppm. |
| US10384157B2 |
Exhaust air dust filters with telescopic cleaning system applying internal bi-directional air flow principle
Industrial air filtering technology and a new component for their internal cleaning system are disclosed leading to dramatic increase in system cleaning efficiency as well as energy efficiency. A telescopic cleaning mechanism is able to move at the front of filtering cassette bodies via linear guiding rollers and servo motors transfer cleaning air into the cassettes and extends till to the end of surfaces for enabling better cleaning functionality. A suction blockage paddle further enhances cleaning performance via avoiding suction power only at the right time that is needed. |
| US10384154B2 |
High pressure sand trap with screen
There is provided a method of desanding a production flow with at least liquid and solid phases. An inlet is connected to a flow line of a sand trap body having a first filter housing defining a first bore and a plurality of second filter housings defining second bores each connected to the first filter housing at spaced intervals transverse to and in fluid communication with the first bore. The flow path between the stand trap inlet and outlet is defined by the first and second housings. A primary filter is inserted into each of the second bores, the production flow is flowed through the sand trap body such that the production flow is filtered by the primary filters, and then a secondary filter is inserted into the first bore. The mesh size of the primary filters is finer than or equal to the mesh size of the secondary filter. |
| US10384153B2 |
Filter unit for a cartridge
The invention relates to a filter unit (600), a method for manufacturing such a filter unit, and a cartridge (690) comprising such a filter unit. The filter unit (600) is characterized in that it comprises a filter material (601) which is integrated into the aperture of at least one foil (602, 603, 604). In a preferred embodiment, the filter material (601) may be located in the aperture of an intermediate foil (604) which is embedded between a top foil (602) and a bottom foil (603). Such a filter unit (600) can readily be produced in cost-effective processes like roll-to-roll manufacturing technologies. |
| US10384148B2 |
Crystallization column and crystallization method
A crystallization column and a crystallization method. The crystallization column comprises an upper head (1), a tower body (2) and a lower head (3), wherein a crystallization section (11) is provided with a tray (14); and the tray (14) comprises a tray plate (15) and a plurality of lower crystallization members (17). The top end of the lower crystallization member (17) can form a movable connection with the tray plate (15), so that the two adjacent lower crystallizing members (17) are capable of oscillating collisions. The tray (14) may also comprise a plurality of upper crystallization members (21) extending upwardly from the upper surface of the tray plate (15). |
| US10384142B2 |
Selecting infrared transmission modes based on user actions
Embodiments herein use multiple different transmission modes of a line-of-sight (LOS) communication system (e.g., an infrared (IR) or visible light communicate system) to simulate user actions that correspond to different distances—e.g., a melee attack versus a ranged attack. A toy device may include various sensors that detect user motion which is then used to identify a user action. If the user action is a melee attack, then the attack should affect only targets that are close to the toy device. To simulate this difference between user actions, the toy device uses a first LOS transmission mode which may have a limited range to send an instruction to a target device. Conversely, if the user action is a ranged attack, then the toy device uses a second LOS transmission mode which has a greater range than the first LOS transmission mode to send the instruction. |
| US10384140B2 |
Wall-climbing toy
A wall-climbing toy for negotiating an upstanding surface includes a housing with a movable part connected to the housing, wherein the housing has an opening; a wall-climbing wheel assembly located within the housing and partly exposed through the opening to engage an upstanding wall for countering gravitational force; and a transmission system that harvests power in the movement of the housing to bring about movement of the movable part, wherein the transmission system includes a clutch mechanism which engages to move the movable part by or with movement of the housing, and disengages to release the movable part. |
| US10384138B2 |
Amusement ride vehicle and vehicle control system
An amusement ride vehicle has a body and at least one of recesses and protrusions on a perimeter surface of body. The at least one of recesses and protrusions defining fluid impact surfaces. The fluid impact surfaces being at an angle to an intended direction of motion of the vehicle. The fluid impact surfaces are adapted to affect motion of the vehicle when the fluid impact surfaces are impacted by a fluid. |
| US10384137B2 |
Braille chording accessory for a game controller
The present disclosure describes a braille chording accessory for a game controller that includes a housing sized to be removably received by a handheld game controller, a plurality of paddles arranged as a braille cell on the housing, and a control circuit to translate a touch force applied to at least a portion of the plurality of paddles into individual braille characters. |
| US10384135B2 |
Adaptive wizard for gamification site creation
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating, by an adaptive wizard, a customized gamification system to a customer. The gamification system is a system of events and milestones that provides a means by which the customer can recognize and award desired behavior patterns in order to increase engagement with users. The adaptive wizard generates the gamification system based on customer input and/or observed user behavior on a customer website. The adaptive wizard receives the input and determines content of the gamification system. The adaptive wizard processes the inputs and develops the gamification system for implementation by the customer to assist in achieving customer enterprise goals. |
| US10384130B2 |
Fantasy sport platform with augmented reality player acquisition
The present technology provides a system and method for assembling a fantasy sports team using augmented reality. The technology employs a fantasy game server in communication with one or more users' electronic devices. The technology uses environmental data provided by the imaging device of the users' electronic devices to generate a real-world depth map, generates a virtual depth map depicting digital images of sports players and/or promotion and other tokens, and blends the virtual depth map with the real-world depth map to generate an augmented reality depth map. The users of the system access the augmented reality depth map through the user interface on their electronic devices to capture the sports players they wish to add to their fantasy sports teams. |
| US10384129B2 |
System and method for detecting moment of impact and/or strength of a swing based on accelerometer data
An example system and method is provided for detecting a moment of impact and/or strength of a swing based on moving a hand-held device including an accelerometer arrangement. A moment and a magnitude of simulated striking of the object are determined based on one or more accelerometer arrangement outputs resulting from the moving of the hand-held device. Using one or more of aural, visual and tactile outputs, the striking of the object is simulated in accordance with the determined moment of simulated striking and the determined magnitude of the simulated striking. |
| US10384128B2 |
Object placing game with character battles
Provided is a game system including: a first game processing means for placing, based on an operation by a player, an object in a virtual space of the player, and executing a first game that progresses by using the object; a second game processing means for causing an enemy character to appear in the virtual space, and executing a second game that causes the enemy character and a player character, which have satisfied a given condition, to fight a battle; and a game management means for executing processing for permitting the player to perform an operation relating to the second game when it is judged that the given condition has been established in the virtual space during the execution of the first game, and reflecting a result of the battle in the second game in a parameter to be used in the first game. |
| US10384127B1 |
Consideration-based non-player character counseling
An approach to facilitating consideration-based non-player character counseling is provided. A non-player character counsel may be controlled within a game space to provide counsel content to users in exchange for virtual consideration purchased with real world money. For example, responsive to reception of adequate virtual consideration from a first user, the non-player character counsel may be controlled to provide a first set of counsel content to the first user in the game space. The first set of counsel content may be a subset of the counsel content provided by the non-player character counsel to the users in the game space. The counsel content may include instructions for and/or demonstrations of activities to be performed by a first character under control of the first user in the game space. |
| US10384126B2 |
Graphical user interfaces in computer-implemented multiplayer games
This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide graphical user interfaces in computer-implemented multiplayer games. The graphical user interface includes a friends panel that is operable between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The friends panel provides friends information display functionality, social network management functionality, and/or messaging functionality both in the collapsed condition and in the expanded condition. In the collapsed condition, the friends panel may comprise a friends bar that shows a row of friend cards or chiclets associated with respective friends of a host player associated with a displayed game instance, the friends bar being clear of a view of a virtual in-game environment shown in the game display, while the expanded friends panel may comprise a grid of friend cards or chiclets that functionally obscures the in-game environment. |
| US10384125B2 |
Information processing program and information processing method
The object of the present invention is to enable an instruction for timeshifted recording in a short time and with a simple operation. A play-video saving control unit 12 controls saving of log data regarding a game being executed. A display control unit 21 executes control so as to display, on a display medium, a plurality of images representing the proceedings of the game in sequential order of time on the basis of the log data in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied. A touch-operation detecting unit 22 detects an operation of bringing a thing into contact with or in proximity to the display medium as an operation for selecting a certain image from the plurality of images. A recording-period detecting unit 23 determines a timing identified from the certain image selected by the detected operation as a start point for recording of an image representing the proceedings of the game. A play-video recording control unit 15 controls recording of the image representing the proceedings of the game during a duration following the start point on the basis of the saved log data. |
| US10384124B2 |
System for storing display spatial data template created during application program operation
A system includes a visual display ecosystem and a smart device communicating with each other through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link. The system enables user creation of a display spatial data template in the visual display ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the visual display ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during application program operation by manipulating an input device connected to a command processing device on which the application program is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during application program operation at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of the ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate. |
| US10384123B2 |
Motor-driven adjustable-tension trigger
A user-input device includes a user-actuatable trigger configured to pivot about a trigger axis, a rack gear, a return spring operatively intermediate the user-actuatable trigger and the rack gear, a force-feedback motor and a posture sensor configured to determine a posture of the user-actuatable trigger about the trigger axis. The return spring is configured to forward bias the user-actuatable trigger toward an extended posture. The force-feedback motor is configured to drive the rack gear based on a force-feedback signal and thereby adjust a spring force applied by the return spring to the user-actuatable trigger. |
| US10384119B2 |
Three sided die
A die having three sides in the form of a cube wherein the cube is altered to portray only three face values that appear to a user. |
| US10384118B1 |
System and method for monitored raffle contests
A raffle contest system that comprises a database, wherein tickets are sold electronically and information about every ticket is stored in said database. Said container is surveilled at all times by a camera, wherein the video-stream provided by the camera is accessible by users at all times and shows every ticket being printed and dropped into the container immediately after purchase. Purchased tickets comprise identification information to ensure authenticity and integrity of the process. Customers can verify the status of the container, their purchased tickets and interact with other customers at all times during the raffle process. Drawings of the winning tickets are also broadcast through the same video-stream to ensure that the container was not tampered with at any time. |
| US10384116B1 |
Steering apparatus of a skateboard
A steering apparatus includes a frame, a linkage, a pivot, a king pin assembly and two castors. The frame includes an extensive portion extending downward from a base plate. The linkage includes two connecting rods, a front hanger and a back hanger. The front hanger is pivotally connected to the connecting rods and includes a screw hole. The back hanger is pivotally connected to the connecting rods and includes an aperture. The pivot includes a smooth section inserted in a bore of the extensive portion and a threaded section inserted in the screw hole. The king pin assembly includes two bushings inserted in two ends of the aperture, two washers inserted in the ends of the aperture, and a king pin inserted in a cavity of the base plate, the aperture, the bushings and the washers, and then engaged with a nut. The castors are connected to the connecting rods. |
| US10384115B2 |
Swing analysis including wrist cock strength display
Provided is a GUI display device that is able to explain the movement for holding the wrist cock and the movement for releasing the wrist cock during a golf swing visually in easily understandable manner. The GUI display device includes a display control part. The display control part simultaneously displays, on the GUI screen, a first graphic G1(i) representing a strength with which a wrist cock is held at an i-th timing during a swing motion of a golf club, and a second graphic G2(i) representing the strength with which the wrist cock is released at the i-th timing, where i=1, 2, . . . , N (N being an integer of 2 or more). |
| US10384114B2 |
Training apparatus and system with musical feedback
A training apparatus includes adjustable resistance means; means for continuously determining an actual configuration of the training apparatus during exercise; means for generating a control signal for an audio device, the control signal being at least partially based on the actual configuration of the training apparatus; and means for outputting the control signal. |
| US10384113B2 |
Action detection and activity classification
Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like. |
| US10384109B2 |
Martial arts training apparatus
The martial arts training apparatus of the present invention is an easy to use, safe, re-usable and cost effective martial arts target. It includes a first mat having an opening, a second mat having an opening, the second mat being hinged to the first mat for movement between an open position and a closed position, in the closed position, the openings in the first and second mats being aligned, and a target mounted between the first and second mats when in the closed position, blocking the openings in the first and second mats. |
| US10384108B2 |
Vehicle operation analysis system
A vehicle operation analysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first acceleration sensor configured attachable to an animal which is an object-to-be-operated operated by an operator, the first acceleration sensor measuring acceleration of the object-to-be-operated and outputting first acceleration data; a first communication device configured attachable to the object-to-be-operated, the first communication device being inputted with the first acceleration data from the first acceleration sensor and transmitting the first acceleration data; a second communication device configured attachable to the operator, the second communication device receiving the first acceleration data from the first communication device and outputting the first acceleration data; a second acceleration sensor measuring acceleration of the operator and outputting second acceleration data; and a calculation processing device that compares postures of the operator and the object-to-be-operated based on the first acceleration data and the second acceleration data. |
| US10384106B2 |
Ball bat with shock attenuating handle
A ball bat includes a first bat portion (such as a barrel portion) and a second bat portion (such as a handle). The portions may be spaced apart along the bat's longitudinal axis. A joint connects the first and second bat portions. The joint may be positioned at or near, or centered about, a location of maximum vibration, such as an antinode of the bat. The joint may include a filler material (such as an elastomeric material) at least partially surrounding a rod element. The filler material and the rod element may span a gap between the first and second bat portions. The filler material and the rod element may extend into the first bat portion or the second bat portion. A cover material may be positioned around the filler material. The joint may form a structural link between the bat portions and it may be configured to absorb vibration. |
| US10384103B1 |
Golf putter with three ball striking plates
Disclosed is a putter assembly. When fully assembled, the putter allows an individual using said putter (the “player”) to strike a golf ball with either one of the three available striking surfaces. Said choice of striking surfaces allows the player to utilize the front load putting method, and in alternative, the left or the right handed side putting method. The putter assembly comprises of three primary components: 1) U-shaped striking plate, incorporating the left, right and the front striking plate, wherein each of said striking plates further comprises of an impact area; 2) the frame, comprising of the back connecting member, with a disc for stacking weight plates, and the front connecting member, with a hosel for attaching thereto a shaft; 3) and the shaft, allowing the player to manipulate the movement of the putter. The assembly also incorporates putter alignment features, designed to help the player improve his/her shot accuracy. Said features include: 1) lines for visually aligning the impact areas of the striking plates; 2) indicium lines, for identifying the tilt of the shaft, being held by the player. |
| US10384100B2 |
Shoe based bowling apparatus
A shoe based bowling apparatus that includes: a bracket member having a concave shape to receive therein and remain in contact with at least one third of a circumference of a bowling ball; and a tongue member including a first end bent upward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees from a center portion thereof, the first end extending from a center of the bracket member, and a second end bent upward at an angle sufficient to rest along a length of a tongue of a shoe while the first end remains extending away from a surface in which the shoes rests, the second end being connected to a front end of the shoe. |
| US10384099B2 |
Motion analysis method and display method
A motion analysis method includes a normal mode in which first motion information in a swing is measured by using an output from a sensor unit in a state in which a standing still action is detected, and a simple mode in which second motion information in a swing is measured by using an output from the sensor unit in a state in which the standing still action is not detected, and the number of analysis items is smaller than in the normal mode. |
| US10384097B2 |
Exercise device
An exercise device, such as a bicycle or spinning bike, includes a frame, a first set of crank arms connected to a rotary shaft supported by the frame and having an imaginary rotational axis stationary with respect to the frame. A second set of crank arms is mounted eccentrically with respect to the rotational axis of the rotary shaft. A second shaft is coupled to the second set of crank arms such that rotation of the second shaft generates vibrations of the crank arms in the second set of crank arms. |
| US10384096B1 |
Weight assembly and associated use thereof
A weight assembly includes a barbell having a centrally registered longitudinal axis having a center point, a central section aligned with the axis, a first lateral end and a second lateral end spaced apart at opposed ends of the central section, a first collar statically coupled to the first lateral end, and a second collar statically coupled to the second lateral end, wherein the plurality of spools are coaxially aligned with the barbell. A plurality of hand grips are statically disposed at the central section and abutted against the first collar and the second collar, respectively, and a plurality of spools statically disposed at the central section and abutted against the plurality of hand grips, respectively. A plurality of tethers are rotatably wound about the plurality of spools, respectively, and a plurality of weights interchangeably engaged with the barbell and the plurality of spools, respectively. |
| US10384086B2 |
Connecting and anchoring device
A connecting and anchoring device. A cable element terminates at opposite ends in respective gate and spine cable termination structures. A gate housing houses a gating portion of the cable element and includes a locking element. The device has a first configuration in which the termination structures are locked together and a second configuration in which the termination structures can be separated from one another by manipulating the locking element. The device in at least the first configuration defines a closed aperture. A spine housing houses a spinal portion of the cable element. The spine housing is attached to the base and the gate housing is pivotally connected to the base so that the gate housing can pivot relative to the spine housing so as to change the configuration of the connecting and anchoring device between the second configuration and a third configuration in which the aperture is open. The cable element includes a cable that extends uninterrupted from the spine housing, through the base, and into the gate housing. |
| US10384080B2 |
Incremental treatment planning
A method for generating a radiotherapy treatment plan for a patient is provided. The treatment plan is optimized using an optimization objective which is at least partly based on an initially planned dose to the patient. |
| US10384078B2 |
Polymeric radiation-sources
A polymeric radiation-source with customized geometries to maximize receipt of radiation into treatment areas that is formed from either radioisotopes molecularly bonded to a polymer or radioisotopes encased within a polymer. |
| US10384076B2 |
Flexible light therapy device, a plaster and a bandage
A flexible light therapy device, a bandage and a plaster for providing a therapeutic effect to a treatment target area (226) of a living being are provided. The flexible light therapy device comprises a light source (214) for emitting light (220), a light transmitting element (212) and a heat management means (210). The light transmitting element (212) is of a flexible light transmitting material and is optically coupled to the light source (214). The light transmitting element (212) comprises a light exit window (222) to emit the light (220) towards the treatment target area (226). The heat management means (210) is thermally coupled to the treatment target area (226) and distributes heat and controls the distribution of heat across the treatment target area (226). Part of the distributed heat may originate from the light source (214). |
| US10384075B2 |
Light irradiation substrate
A light irradiation substrate (1) includes a flexible substrate (5), first electrical conducting material patterns (15) composed of wirings (2) and a dummy pattern (6) which are provided on a front surface of the flexible substrate (5), and LED chips (4) each of which is mounted on each of the wirings (2), front surfaces of the first electrical conducting material patterns (15) are formed of a reflecting material having total light flux reflectance of 80% or more, and area coverage of the first electrical conducting material patterns (15) at least in a region surrounded by the LED chips (4) is 85% or more. |
| US10384074B2 |
Organic light emitting display device and electronic device having dual operation modes
An organic light emitting display device includes a plurality of pixels. Each pixel includes a first electrode, first, second, and third light emitting layers on the first electrode, a second electrode on the first, second, and third light emitting layers, a fourth light emitting layer on the second electrode, and a third electrode on the fourth light emitting layer. The first, second, and third light emitting layers respectively emit first light, second light, and third light emitted in a first mode, and the fourth light emitting layer emits fourth light in a second mode. |
| US10384072B2 |
Combination of an oxidant and a photoactivator for the healing of wounds
There is provided a wound healing composition which comprises at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In addition, a method of topically treating wounds using at least one oxidant and at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant followed by illumination of said photosensitizer is disclosed. |
| US10384068B2 |
Neural stimulation devices and systems for treatment of chronic inflammation
A system for treating chronic inflammation may include an implantable microstimulator, a wearable charger, and optionally an external controller. The implantable microstimulator may be implemented as a leadless neurostimulator implantable in communication with a cervical region of a vagus nerve. The microstimulator can address several types of stimulation including regular dose delivery. The wearable charger may be worn around the subject's neck to rapidly (<10 minutes per week) charge an implanted microstimulator. The external controller may be configured as a prescription pad that controls the dosing and activity of the microstimulator. |
| US10384062B2 |
Pain management system, method and device using analytics driven random electrical stimuli
Systems, methods, and devices for treating chronic pains effectively are disclosed. The system is based on the use of randomly generated non-pulsed waveform between a frequency of 5 Hz to 2 KHz. The waveforms generated have characteristics which are pre-defined or based on the input and feedback provided by the patient and/or by the clinician, at the same time conforming to certain safety rules and precautions ensuring patient safety. This disclosure also describes a novel approach of implementing a secure memory stick which can be used to exchange data securely between one device and another device where device could be the device mentioned earlier, an off-line server, or a PC. |
| US10384061B2 |
Methods and devices for treating primary headache
Non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation devices and magnetic stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of treating medical disorders using energy that is delivered noninvasively by such devices. The disorders comprise migraine and other primary headaches such as cluster headaches, including sinus symptoms that resemble an immune-mediated response (“sinus” headaches), irrespective of whether those symptoms arise from an allergy that is co-morbid with the headache. The disclosed methods may also be used to treat other disorders that may be co-morbid with migraine headaches, such as anxiety disorders. In preferred embodiments of the disclosed methods, one or both of the patient's vagus nerves are stimulated non-invasively. In other embodiments, parts of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the adrenal glands are stimulated. |
| US10384058B2 |
Methods and devices for securing a sensor at the heart
An apparatus for securing a sensor at the heart is formed based on a modified, branched, pacemaker lead to provide a heart anchor lead where two anchors are coupled to a single main lead rather than there being just a single anchor. Thus, the proposed heart anchor lead comprises a single main lead, a sensor included within the main lead, in which the sensor has a distal end and a proximal end, a first anchor coupled to the distal end of the sensor and extending outward from the distal end of the sensor, and a second anchor coupled to the proximal end of the sensor and extending outward from the proximal end of the sensor in a direction that forms an angle with the first anchor. The heart anchor lead can optionally also have a pacemaking function. |
| US10384057B2 |
Multi-lead multi-electrode management system
A multi-lead multi-electrode system and method of manufacturing the multi-lead multi-electrode system includes a multi-electrode lead that may be used to deploy multiple separable electrodes to different spaced apart contact sites, such as nerve or muscle tissues, for example, that are spatially distributed over a large area. |
| US10384056B2 |
Nerve cuff for implantable electrode
A system for functional electrical stimulation can include a cuff and a stimulation device. The cuff can be attachable to a nerve or a muscle filament. The cuff can include an elastic collar configured to exert a force on the nerve or the muscle filament to reshape the nerve or the muscle filament to the internal configuration of an opening in the elastic collar. The stimulation device can be coupled to the cuff and configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the cuff. |
| US10384054B2 |
Charge pump system, devices and methods for an implantable stimulator
A medical device for providing an electrical stimulation therapy for a patient includes a microcontroller configured to generate a plurality of electrical pulses and a control signal. The medical device includes a stimulation driver coupled to the microcontroller. The stimulation driver is configured to amplify the electrical pulses into amplified electrical pulses to be delivered to the patient as a part of the electrical stimulation therapy. The medical device includes a battery configured to supply a first voltage. The medical device includes a voltage up-converter coupled between the battery and the stimulation driver. The voltage up-converter is configured to convert, in response to the control signal from the microcontroller, the first voltage to a compliance voltage for the stimulation driver. The compliance voltage is a fraction of the first voltage, and the fraction is greater than 1. |
| US10384053B2 |
Inducing neurogenesis within a human brain
Methods and apparatus for inducing neurogenesis within a human. The invention utilizes an implantable signal generator to deliver high frequency stimulation to deep brain tissue elements. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to the brain to thereby induce neurogenesis by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of nervous system discovery. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the stimulation and/or drug therapy delivered to the brain. |
| US10384050B2 |
Implantable medical lead conductor having carbon nanotube wire
An implantable medical leads has a conductor that includes one or more metal wires and one or more carbon nanotube wires extending in substantially the same direction as the one or more metal wires. Such conductors may result in less MRI-induced heating at electrodes of leads than conductors that do not contain carbon nanotubes. |
| US10384048B2 |
Drug delivery device and methods having an occluding member
Drug depot delivery devices and methods for delivering a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient are provided. In various embodiments the device has a housing having a top housing end, and a bottom housing end. The housing defines a housing channel. The device has a drug cartridge defining a depot channel aligned with the housing channel and configured to slidably accept the drug depot. The drug cartridge has at least a first occluding device configured to occlude the depot channel at a first position such that the drug depot cannot pass through the depot channel without force applied to the drug depot sufficient to deflect the first occluding device. The bottom end of the housing has a coupling configuration for engaging a cannula. A plunger has a push rod to expel the drug depot through the occluding device and the cannula. |
| US10384030B2 |
Medical components with microstructures for humidification and condensate management
New medical circuit components and methods for forming such components are disclosed. These components include microstructures for humidification and/or condensate management. The disclosed microstructures can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes (e.g., inspiratory breathing tubes and expiratory breathing tubes and other tubing between various elements of a breathing circuit, such as ventilators, humidifiers, filters, water traps, sample lines, connectors, gas analyzers, and the like), Y-connectors, catheter mounts, humidifiers, and patient interfaces (e.g., masks for covering the nose and face, nasal masks, cannulas, nasal pillows, etc.), floats, probes, and sensors in a variety of medical circuits. |
| US10384029B2 |
Nasal interface
A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose. |
| US10384027B2 |
Nasal mask for use in various positive airway pressure supply systems
A semi-malleable nasal mask system which includes an internal support structure for providing a uniform-like sealing force around the user's nose and nose area. |
| US10384026B2 |
Tracheostoma device holder
A tracheostoma device holder for holding a tracheostoma device superimposed of a tracheostoma of a person is provided. The tracheostoma device holder comprises a rigid plate for attachment over a tracheostoma via a proximal side thereof, the plate being provided with a through hole, and a tubular tracheostoma device fitting, arranged circumferentially of the through hole, the tubular tracheostoma device fitting extending distally from a distal side of the plate. The plate is manufactured in a thermoplastic material, with a melting/softening temperature allowing for molding according to the local anatomic shape of the person through direct contact between the plate and the skin of the person. A method for adaptation of such tracheostoma holding device is also provided. |
| US10384023B2 |
Selective ramping of therapeutic pressure in a patient breathing apparatus
A respiratory assistance device includes a patient interface for coupling to a patient respiratory passageway, and a selectively regulated therapeutic gas flow source in pneumatic communication with the patient over the patient interface. A ramping controller is connected to the therapeutic gas flow source and is receptive to inputs of a prescription pressure level, an initial pressure level, a total ramp duration, and a numeric value corresponding to a ramping duration. Therapeutic gas flow at an initial pressure level is regulated for a ramp delay duration reciprocal to the ramping duration relative to the total ramp duration. The ramping controller incrementally increases therapeutic gas flow to the prescription pressure level from a ramp start time to a ramp end time at a delivery pressure increase rate derived from the numeric value of the ramping duration and the total ramp duration. |
| US10384020B2 |
Infant epinephrine autoinjector
An injection device suitable for use with infants is disclosed. The injection device is formed from a body shield member and a cylindrical handle. The body shield member includes a concave flange at the base, which is pressed against the patient's limb and reduces local compression at the needle insertion site. The injection device also has a softer form and operates through a pressing motion. A catch member is located in the cylindrical handle, and is deployed upon fully depressing the handle. Once the handle returns to its starting position, the catch member prevents the handle from being depressed a second time and permitting the used needle to be exposed. |
| US10384017B2 |
Anti-rotation feature for infusion pump cartridge
Apparatus is described for administering a substance to a subject. A vial contains the substance and a stopper is disposed within the vial and is slidably coupled to the vial. A first threaded element is (a) rotatable with respect to the vial and (b) substantially immobile proximally with respect to the vial during rotation of the first threaded element. A second threaded element is threadedly coupled to the first threaded element. At least a distal end of the second threaded element is substantially non-rotatable with respect to the vial, and the distal end of the second threaded element defines a coupling portion that couples the second threaded element to the stopper. The first threaded element, by rotating, linearly advances the stopper and at least the distal end of the second threaded element toward a distal end of the vial. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US10384016B2 |
Auto-injector
An auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament (M) is presented having an elongate case, a carrier subassembly comprising a tubular carrier slidably arranged inside the case, where the carrier adapted to contain a syringe with a hollow injection needle. The injector also has, a drive spring and a plunger for forwarding load of the drive spring to a stopper of the syringe, wherein the syringe is lockable for joint axial translation with the carrier. A control spring is arranged around the carrier for translating the carrier in a proximal direction (P) for advancing the needle beyond a proximal end of the auto-injector, and a trigger button is used for releasing the control spring on actuation. |
| US10384012B2 |
Devices and methods for delivering particles
Systems, devices, and methods for delivering therapeutic particles are disclosed. In one variation, a device for delivering particles includes a gas supply configured for supplying gas under pressure, a particle cassette comprising the particles, a cassette housing, and a cassette membrane. The cassette housing can comprise an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymer of 18% to 28% by weight of Vinyl Acetate (VA). The device can also include a safety interlock to prevent or minimize the risk that the device will be unintentionally activated. The device can also have a silencer. |
| US10384007B2 |
Auto-injector
Described is an auto-injector for administering a medicament comprising a case arranged to receive a packaged syringe comprising an injection needle, wherein the case comprises a front case rotatably coupled to a rear case, and a drive spring arranged to advance a plunger relative to the packaged syringe, and a reset mechanism for the drive spring arranged to retract the plunger and compress the drive spring when the front case is rotated relative to the rear case. |
| US10384006B2 |
Syringe filling and packaging system for hospital pharmacies
A semi-automated system (100) suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid medication prescriptions from bulk medicine containers (104) into oral/enteral syringes (S) for administration on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions that can be filled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue. |
| US10384005B2 |
Integrated intra-dermal delivery, diagnostic and communication system
In one embodiment, an IDDC system utilizes an intelligent therapeutic agent delivery system comprised of one, but more likely an array of “cells” containing therapeutic agent(s) and/or diagnostic agents(s); an integrated bio-sensing system designed to sample and analyze biological materials using multiple sensors that include both hardware and software components. The software component involves biomedical signal processing to analyze complex liquid mixtures and a microcontroller(s) acts as interface to the biosensors, to the therapeutic delivery elements, and to a communications system(s) for the purpose of controlling the amount of therapeutic agent to deliver and also to provide information in a useful form to interested parties on the progress of therapy and compliance thereto. The synergistic effect of combining the above describe elements is expected to dramatically improve patient compliance with prescribed therapy, quality and timeliness of care provided by physicians, and at the same time reduce the cost of providing effective healthcare to IDDC system users, thereby improving profitability for Managed Care organizations and pharmaceutical companies utilizing the system. |
| US10384000B2 |
Drip chamber
A device for managing fluid is provided. The device includes: a drip chamber including: an inlet; and outlet; a check valve positioned between the inlet and the outlet, the check valve configured for managing fluid flowing between the inlet and the outlet; and an elastic element. The combination of the check valve and the elastic element limits the extent to which the one way valve may be opened by brief transient pressures appearing at the outlet of the drip chamber. This limiting effect improves the accuracy of fluid delivery in setups such as ‘piggyback’ or Secondary Mode infusions of two fluids using a single pump. |
| US10383999B2 |
Fluid delivery systems and methods
A method of dispensing fluid includes three processes. A first one of these processes includes pumping fluid into a resilient variable-volume dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber is in series with a normally present finite fluid impedance and an output. The impedance is sufficient so as to cause expansion of the dispensing chamber as it receives pumped fluid even while some fluid flows through the output. Another one of these processes includes repeatedly measuring a parameter related to volume of the dispensing chamber over time. A third one of these processes includes controlling the pumping of fluid based on repeated measurements of the parameter to produce a desired fluid flow through the output. A corresponding system for dispensing fluid implements these processes. |
| US10383997B2 |
Indwelling assembly
An indwelling assembly includes an inner needle having a sharp needlepoint, an inner needle hub fixed to the inner needle, a hollow elongated outer member in which the inner needle is positioned and movable in a distal direction relative to the inner needle after puncturing the blood vessel to position the elongated outer member at a desired position in the blood vessel, an outer member hub fixed to hollow elongated outer member, a projection removably connected to the outer member hub and configured to be engaged by a finger of the user to apply a force to the projection causing the outer member hub and the hollow elongated outer member to move together with the projection in the distal direction relative to the inner needle and the inner needle hub, and an elongated movable member that is movable relative to the hollow elongated outer member and the outer member hub. |
| US10383992B2 |
Medical device and method for treatment of a sinus opening
A medical device and method for the treatment of a sinus opening includes a handle, a guide catheter, a guide wire, a balloon catheter, a guide wire movement mechanism and a balloon catheter movement mechanism. The handle has proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis along the length of the handle. The guide catheter is attached to the distal end of the handle and has a catheter lumen. The guide wire and balloon catheter are both disposed at least partially in the handle and catheter lumen. The guide wire movement mechanism and the balloon catheter movement mechanism are both operatively disposed on the handle. In addition, the guide wire movement mechanism is configured for advancement and retraction of the guide wire through the handle and catheter lumen by user operation of the guide wire movement mechanism. Moreover, the guide wire movement mechanism includes an integrated guide wire locking and rotation mechanism configured for rotation of the guide wire and for securely locking and unlocking the guide wire to the guide wire movement mechanism. Furthermore, the balloon catheter movement mechanism is configured for advancement and retraction of the balloon catheter through the handle and catheter lumen by user operation of the balloon catheter movement mechanism. |
| US10383991B2 |
Dialyzer
The present invention relates to a dialyzer, in particular to a peritoneal dialyzer, comprising at least one compressor and comprising at least one pneumatic consumer which is in communication with the compressor such that it can be acted on by compressed air from the compressor, wherein the dialyzer communicates or can communicate with at least one blood pressure cuff such that the blood pressure cuff can be supplied with compressed air by the compressor of the dialyzer. |
| US10383985B2 |
Methods and apparatus for charging and evacuating a diffusion dressing
A system for introducing a therapeutic agent into a diffusion device and for enabling evacuation of contents contained therein the diffusion device characterized as having at least one interior reservoir accessible through a penetrable external device layer comprising one or more ports installed or installable to the external device layer, and an agent delivery mechanism coupled to at least one of the ports. |
| US10383982B2 |
Coating formulations for scoring or cutting balloon catheters
The present invention is related to scoring or cutting balloon catheters carrying at least on a portion of their surface at least one oxidation-insensitive drug or oxidation-insensitive polymer-free drug preparation and at least one lipophilic antioxidant at a ratio of 3-100% by weight of the at least one lipophilic antioxidant in relation to 100% by weight of the drug, wherein the at least one oxidation-insensitive drug is selected of taxanes, thalidomide, statins, corticoids and lipophilic derivatives of corticoids, and the at least one lipophilic antioxidant is selected of nordihydroguaiaretic acid, resveratrol and propyl gallate. |
| US10383977B2 |
Cardiovascular prostheses
Polymeric grafts for treating damaged biological tissue that are formed from poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS). The PGS grafts preferably comprise a bioactive agent comprising anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, anti-oxidants, anti-thrombotic agents and anti-platelet agents. The PGS grafts can also comprise a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. |
| US10383976B1 |
Method of fabricating nanostructures from fish waste
The fabrication of nanostructures from fish waste is a method of co-fabricating C-dots and hydroxyapatite from fish scales. The method includes hydrothermal treatment of fish scales to simultaneously produce hydroxyapatite nanostructures and C-dot nanostructures. The C-dots may be used as probes for fluorescent imaging. The hydroxyapatite nanostructures may be used for tissue engineering applications. |
| US10383970B2 |
Ion generator mounting device
The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to airflow within a conduit, the device includes a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the enclosure, and an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening. At least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit. |
| US10383967B2 |
Substance sensing with tracers
Emission of a scented substance, which is mixed with a tracer substance, is controlled based on an amount of the tracer substance sensed during the emission of the scented substance. The scented substance can be mixed with the tracer substance in a known defined ratio. When the mixture of the scented substance and tracer substance is being emitted by a device, a substance sensor component can sense the amount of the tracer substance being emitted. An emission management component can control the emission of the mixture of substances based on the amount of the tracer substance detected to facilitate controlling the amount of the scented substance being emitted. The emission management component also can control emission of the scented substance in a defined area based on the tracer substance and environmental conditions in the defined area. The tracer substance can be safe, colorless, and/or odorless with respect to people. |
| US10383966B2 |
Sterilization method and apparatus
Disclosed is a method of sterilizing an article by sequentially exposing the article under vacuum first to a gaseous conditioning agent for forming radicals and then to a sterilant. The preferred conditioning agent is hydrogen peroxide and the preferred sterilant is ozone. The chamber is initially evacuated to a first vacuum pressure and then sealed for the remainder of the sterilization process and during all sterilant injection cycles, without removal of any component of the sterilization atmosphere, which means without any measures to reduce the water vapor content. Keeping the chamber sealed and maintaining the conditioning agent and the radicals generated thereby in the chamber for the sterilization with sterilant results in a synergistic increase in the sterilization efficiency and allows for the use of much lower sterilant amounts and sterilization cycle times than would be expected from using the conditioning agent and the sterilant in combination. |
| US10383959B2 |
Dual-mode contrast agent and uses thereof in real-time monitoring and harvesting of neural stem cells
A real-time method to monitor and harvest stem cells is provided in the present invention. In particular, the present invention provides a real-time method to monitor and harvest neural stem cells. The present invention has applications in providing an individualized cell replacement therapy for patient in need thereof. More specifically, the present invention has applications in performing real-time monitoring and harvesting of neural stem cells using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). |
| US10383958B2 |
Polymalic acid based nanoconjugates for imaging
Nanoconjugates that include a polymalic-based molecular scaffold with one or more imaging moiety and one or more targeting modules attached to the scaffold are provided. Methods of targeting a diseased cell or a diseased tissue in a subject by administering the nanoconjugate are described. Methods of synthesizing the nanoconjugate are also provided. |
| US10383957B2 |
Near-infrared fluorescent surgical dye markers
The potential use of a PMMA encapsulated near-infrared fluorescent dye includes endoscopic tattooing of intestinal neoplasms, location visualization of non-palpable breast lesions, and, but not limited to, location/visualization of soft tissue lesions in difficult anatomic regions. Commercially available fluorescent imaging systems, both open and laparoscopic, would be used in conjunction to fluoresce these marked tissues, augmenting the surgeon's ability to intraoperatively locate the correct lesion to resect. |
| US10383955B2 |
Human mast cell lines, preparation and uses
The present invention relates to a human mast cell line corresponding to deposit number CNCM I-4551 and also to the lines derived therefrom, in particular the derived lines corresponding respectively to deposit numbers CNCM I-4552 and CNCM I-4553, and to the uses thereof, in particular for screening for compounds of therapeutic interest. |
| US10383946B2 |
Conjugates of biologically active molecules to functionalized polymers
This document relates to conjugates of a biologically active molecule or a derivative thereof and functionalized (e.g., mono- or bi-functional) polymers (e.g., polyethylene glycol and related polymers) as well as methods and materials for making and using such conjugates. |
| US10383945B2 |
Methods for DNA-dependent targeting of a cell permeant antibody
The invention provides methods for selective targeting of live cells, which have undergone or are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, at a site of interest with a cell-penetrating polypeptide. In one embodiment of the invention, the method comprises contacting the live cells with a cell-penetrating polypeptide comprising cell-penetrating determinants so that the cell-penetrating polypeptide binds extracellular DNA near or around the live cells so as to form a complex or association therewith such that the complex or associated polypeptide-DNA so bound bind the live cells and penetrates the live cells thereby selectively targeting live cells at a site of interest with a cell-penetrating polypeptide. |
| US10383942B2 |
Retinoid topical compositions and methods for treating skin conditions
A topical pharmaceutical composition comprising tazarotene and one or more of an anti-inflammatory or anti-bacterial agent. Also provided is a method for treating skin conditions, such as acne utilizing the above topical pharmaceutical composition. |
| US10383938B2 |
Lipidated immune response modifier compound compositions, formulations, and methods
The compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxy}butyl)octadecanamide is a useful drug compound for enhancing immune response and can be used, for example, as a vaccine adjuvant and a cancer treatment. |
| US10383936B2 |
Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) vaccine using recombinant newcastle disease virus vector
In this study, for the first time, protective efficacy of gD against ILTV challenge was evaluated. Immunization with recombinant Newcastle disease virus expressing ILTV gD induced a higher level of neutralizing antibodies and offered complete protection to chickens against lethal ILTV challenge. Uses of recombinant NDV as a vaccine vector are also described. |
| US10383934B2 |
Effective vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus prior to weaning
The invention provides isolated polynucleotide molecules that comprise a DNA sequence encoding an infectious RNA sequence encoding a genetically-modified North American PRRS virus, methods to make it and related polypeptides, polynucleotides, and various components. Vaccines comprising the genetically modified virus and polynucleotides and a diagnostic kit to distinguish between naturally infected and vaccinated animals are also provided. |
| US10383933B2 |
Cholera toxin chimera and its use as a staph vaccine
The present invention relates to chimeric protein vaccines and methods of use thereof in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of generating an immune response in a mammal, that includes administering to the mammal, a composition having a chimeric protein having at least one of: a portion of a cholera toxin, a portion of a heat-labile toxin, and a portion of a shiga toxin; and an antigen having at least one of: an antigenic material from S. aureus and an antigenic material from a S. aureus-specific polypeptide. |
| US10383928B2 |
Telomerase polypeptide vaccine for treating cancer
A polypeptide comprising the sequence of SEQ. ID NO. 2, 3, 4, 7 or 8. The polypeptide may have the sequence of an immunogenic fragment thereof comprising at least eight amino acids, wherein the immunogenic fragment is not one of SEQ. ID NOS. 6 or 11 to 16. The polypeptide may have a sequence having at least 80% sequence identity to the aforementioned polypeptide or immunogenic fragment. The polypeptide is less than 100 amino acids in length and does not comprise the sequence of any of SEQ. ID NOS. 10, 46, 56, 57 or 59 to 62 and does not consist of the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 58. The polypeptide is useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancer. |
| US10383926B2 |
Biological markers useful in cancer immunotherapy
Methods are disclosed that are based on the finding that serum and plasma levels of eotaxin, MIP1α, and CRP act as important biomarkers that are useful for determining the feasibility in instigating immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer when immunizing with the GV1001 peptide (EARPALLTSRLRFIPK; derived from human telomerase protein), optionally when combined with state of the art combination treatment with Gemcitabine and Capecitabine. In particular, the present invention provides methods for determining whether patients should be treated GV1001 and for determining whether instigated treatment should be continued. |
| US10383923B2 |
Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing debridement mechanisms
Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods are disclosed that employ debridement mechanisms to remove unwanted tissue. In one instance, a reduced-pressure treatment system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a manifold member for distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site, a support member for disposing proximate the tissue site and the manifold, and a debridement mechanism coupled to the support member. The debridement mechanism is for debriding the tissue site. The system further includes a sealing drape for placing over the tissue site and manifold member. The sealing drape is operable to form a fluid seal over the tissue site and manifold member. The system also includes a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing drape. The system may further include a chemical-debridement subsystem. Other systems, manifolds, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10383919B1 |
Fragments of growth hormone binding protein
The present invention features compositions and methods for delivery of growth hormone. We describe compositions comprising fragments of growth hormone-binding protein and, optionally, growth hormone. The compositions can be administered to a patient having a growth disorder or other disorder responsive to growth hormone. |
| US10383917B2 |
Method for the treatment of an autoimmune disease with an agent comprising CTRP3
Provided is an agent for the treatment of an autoimmune disease, the agent comprising C1q/TNF-related protein 3 (CTRP3), and a method for the treatment of an autoimmune disease, the method comprising: administering an agent, which comprises CTRPb3 for the treatment of an autoimmune disease, to a subject in need of a treatment of an autoimmune disease. |
| US10383916B2 |
Angiogenic conditioning to enhance cardiac cellular reprogramming of fibroblasts of the infarcted myocardium
Provided is a method of treating coronary artery disease in a mammal, comprising administering to a region of the heart of the mammal (a) a first vector encoding one or more angiogenic proteins which induce vascularization in the heart of the mammal, and (b) a second vector encoding one or more cardio-differentiating transcription factors which induce the production of induced cardiomyocytes (iCM) in the heart of the mammal, whereby the coronary artery disease in the mammal is treated. In a preferred embodiment, the first vector is an adenoviral vector encoding VEGF and the second vector is a lentiviral vector encoding Gata4, Mef2c, and Tbx5 (GMT). |
| US10383912B2 |
Tunable pH-sensitive linker for controlled drug release
A novel acid labile linker for targeted delivery and/or controlled release of agents is introduced herein. There is further disclosed a method of developing a therapeutic or diagnostic conjugate for targeted cell-specific delivery. More specifically, the invention is focused on linkers used to deliver anticancer agents to specific tumor cells. |
| US10383905B2 |
Extract of Cynara ssp. and uses thereof
The present invention relates to an extract of Cynara spp. and also to compositions and kits that comprise said extract for the prevention and/or the treatment of a pathological condition characterized by a constitutive activation of the STAT3 transcription factor. |
| US10383903B2 |
Medicinal composition of amaranth extract origin having enriched nitrate content and a method of preparing the same
An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stem of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings. |
| US10383900B2 |
Systems and methods for storage and delivery of ammonia oxidizing bacteria
This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for storage and delivery of ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The ammonia oxidizing bacteria may be provided in a container or a kit, with one or more other components that may enhance delivery. The systems and methods herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria. |
| US10383892B2 |
Decarboxylated cannabis resins, uses thereof and methods of making same
The disclosure relates to decarboxylated cannabis resins and methods of making the decarboxylated cannabis resins by extraction and decarboxylation of cannabinoids from Cannabis species using microwaves and solvents. The disclosure also relates to use of the decarboxylated cannabis resins for making pharmaceutical products comprising same. |
| US10383889B2 |
High elasticity hyaluronan compositions and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides methods for alleviating pain and discomfort associated with a dry eye condition; methods for alleviating pain and discomfort while minimizing at least one skin imperfection; and methods for alleviating pain and discomfort while facilitating wound healing. The methods involve administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising hyaluronan with high elasticity. |
| US10383888B2 |
Exopolysaccharide for inflammatory disease
The invention relates to an exopolysaccharide (EPS), compositions comprising EPS and methods of use, including for treating and preventing disorders, such as inflammatory disorders. |
| US10383885B2 |
Method for treating or preventing dry eyes
A method for treating or preventing dry eyes is disclosed. The method comprising administering a compound to a subject in need thereof, wherein the compound is a 2,3,5,4′-tetrahydroxystilbene 2-O-β-D-glucopyranoside represented by the general formula (I) below, wherein R is a glucose. |
| US10383884B2 |
9-aminomethyl minocycline compounds and use thereof in treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP)
The invention disclosed herein provides a method for treating Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) using 9-[(2,2-dimethyl-propyl amino)-methyl]-minocycline or a salt thereof, in either oral or IV doses or a combination of both. |
| US10383881B2 |
1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one compounds and methods of using same
The present invention relates to 1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one compounds and methods of using them to induce self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into tissue cells. |
| US10383880B2 |
Carbazole-containing sulfonamides as cryptochrome modulators
The subject matter herein is directed to carbazole-containing sulfonamide derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof of structural formula I wherein the variable R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, B, C′, D, E, F, G, H′, a, and b are accordingly described. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I to treat a Cry-mediated disease or disorder, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, and glaucoma. |
| US10383877B2 |
Use of substituted 2, 3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazolines for the treatment of myeloma
The present invention relates to the use of 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline compounds, and of pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, for the treatment or prophylaxis of multiple myeloma, as a sole agent or in combination with other one or more other active ingredients. |
| US10383876B2 |
Substituted 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline salts
The present invention relates:—to 2-amino-N-[7-methoxy-8-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)-2,3-dihydroimidazo-[1,2-c]quinazolin-5-yl]pyrimidine-5-carboxamide dihydrochloride salt of formula (II): or a tautomer, solvate or hydrate thereof;—to methods of preparing said dihydrochloride salt;—to said dihydrochloride salt for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease;—to the use of said dihydrochloride salt for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease, in particular of a hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorder, more particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of a cancer, particularly lung cancer, in particular non-small cell lung carcinoma, colorectal cancer, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, hepatocyte carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, hepatocyte carcinoma or breast cancer;—to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said dihydrochloride salt; and—to a pharmaceutical combination comprising said dihydrochloride salt in combination with one or more further pharmaceutical agents. |
| US10383875B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulations of xanthine or xanthine derivatives, and their use
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising xanthine or xanthine derivatives, kits thereof, and methods for treating fibrotic diseases by local administration. |
| US10383873B2 |
Method and kits for identifying of CDK9 inhibitors for the treatment of cancer
A method of determining sensitivity to cancer treatment includes the step of determining the presence of overexpression of MYC in a biological sample from a patient suffering from cancer, wherein the presence of overexpression of MYC indicates a sensitivity to a treatment by a CDK9 inhibitor and wherein the cancer is selected from the group consisting of carcinoma, leukemia, and lymphoma. |
| US10383872B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenylaminopyrimidine derivative
An oral pharmaceutical formulation containing an effective amount of NRC-AN-019 including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and polymorphs thereof, by dispersing in a polymer system in a final state of subdivision to enhance oral bioavailability. It also relates to processes for the preparation of such compositions and using those compositions for the treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and other tumors such as head and neck cancer, prostate cancer and the like. |
| US10383868B2 |
Quinoline containing compounds and their use for treating endoplasmic reticulum stress-related diseases
Provided herein are quinoline, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of an endoplasmic reticulum stress-caused disease. Also provided herein are methods of their use for reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress and modulating the activity of a sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase. |
| US10383862B2 |
Methods of using a pharmaceutical composition containing pirfenidone in sustained-release tablet form
The instant invention relates to a process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition in sustained-release tablet form comprising from 600 milligrams to 2400 milligrams of Pirfenidone (PFD), in such a way that the drug is bioavailable during an extended period of time of 12 hours from its administration. In this way, the anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory action of the drug Pirfenidone is optimized. Moreover, the instant invention offers advantages and a higher therapeutic efficacy compared to other pharmaceutical forms of Pirfenidone for oral administration and its therapeutic application in the regression of chronic renal failure secondary to primary glomerulosclerosis; it shows a better activity with regard to the reduction and/or regression of deleterious effects in breast capsular contracture observed after the surgical implantation of breast implants in humans and has an important anti-TNF-α and anti-TGF-β1 action for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis. |
| US10383856B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating conditions related to increased eosinophils
Disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases associated with increased numbers of eosinophils basophils, and/or neutrophils with R(+) pramipexole. |
| US10383855B2 |
Controlled release pharmaceutical formulations of nitozoxanide
Solid dosage formulations of nitazoxanide or a nitazoxanide analog are provided that comprise a controlled release portion and an immediate release portion. The pharmaceutical composition is typically in the form of a bilayer solid oral dosage form comprising (a) a first layer comprising a first quantity of nitazoxanide or analog thereof in a controlled release formulation; and (b) a second layer comprising a second quantity of nitazoxanide or analog thereof in an immediate release formulation. Method of using the formulations in the treatment of hepatitis C are also provided. |
| US10383854B2 |
Parasiticidal compositions comprising an isoxazoline active agent, methods and uses thereof
This invention relates to topical compositions for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, optionally in combination with one or more additional active agents. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof. |
| US10383846B2 |
Method of dosing and use of soft anticholinergic esters
The subject application is directed to a method of treating hyperhidrosis in a mammalian subject comprising topically administering a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and from about 1.0% to about 25% of a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) 3-(2-cyclopentyl-2-phenyl-2-hydroxyacetoxy)-1-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium bromide; and (ii) 3-(2-cyclopentyl-2-phenyl-2-hydroxyacetoxy)-1-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium bromide; to skin of an area of a mammalian subject suffering from hyperhidosis, before bedtime, such that, compared to untreated, baseline conditions, sweat production is reduced by at least about 25% for at least about six (6) hours; and such that sweat production is reduced by an amount substantially equivalent to an amount that sweat production is reduced as compared to untreated, baseline conditions, following administration of a composition comprising the same concentration of glycopyrrolate. |
| US10383839B2 |
Esters for treatment of ocular inflammatory conditions
The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions and methods for the treatment of dry eye and other inflammatory ocular conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition comprising an esterified anti-inflammatory lipid mediator, which is an ester of an anti-inflammatory lipid mediator that is a reaction product of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediator and a monohydric alcohol or an amide wherein the majority of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediator is present in an ester form. In this way, the compositions are substantially free of an acid form of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediators. This composition can be topically delivered to the ocular surface via a preparation, solution, gel, ointment, and/or strip and/or a contact lens. |
| US10383835B2 |
Treatment of inflammatory disorders in non-human mammals
The present invention relates to the prevention, reduction, inhibition and reversal of pain and inflammation in a non-human mammal by administration of an inhibitor of soluble epoxide hydrolase, as sole active agent or co-administered with other active agents. |
| US10383833B2 |
Topical formulations and treatments
The present invention provides topical dosages and formulations of lidocaine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are efficacious, chemically stable and physiologically balanced for safety and efficacy, particularly for debridement pain, and increase the duration of pain relief, and thereby provide more effective treatment to chronic open wounds, particularly those in non-mucosal tissue. |
| US10383831B2 |
2,4,6-trialkoxystryl aryl sulfones, sulfonamides and carboxamides, and methods of preparation and use
Compounds according to Formula I are provided: and salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R13, A, X and Y are as defined herein. Methods for preparing compounds of Formula I are also provided, as well as methods of treating cellular proliferative disorders, such as cancer, using compounds of Formula I. |
| US10383829B2 |
Process for forming Janus particles and application thereof
The present invention provides a process for forming Janus particles. The novel application of the Janus particles is also disclosed in the present invention. In particular, the Janus particles have an average diameter less than 10 nm and a peak between 2850 and 2921 cm−1 in Fourier transform infrared spectrum. |
| US10383827B2 |
Bacterially-derived, intact minicells that encompass plasmid-free functional nucleic acid for in vivo delivery to mammalian cells
Intact, bacterially-derived minicells can safely introduce therapeutically effective amounts of plasmid-free functional nucleic acid to target mammalian cells. To this end, functional nucleic acid can be packaged into intact minicells directly, without resort to expression constructs, the expression machinery of the host cell, harsh chemicals or electroporation. |
| US10383822B2 |
Stable oxaliplatin-encapsulating liposome aqueous dispersion and method for stabilizing same
An object of the present invention is to provide an oxaliplatin-encapsulating liposome aqueous dispersion that has excellent long-term storage stability. The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion of liposomes encapsulating oxaliplatin, the oxaliplatin-encapsulating liposome aqueous dispersion containing 2-morpholinoethanesulfonic acid in an external aqueous phase. |
| US10383821B2 |
Colchicine drug-to-drug interactions
The use of oral colchicine solutions in combination with other therapeutics, while minimizing toxic drug to drug interactions are described herein. Related compositions are also provided. |
| US10383817B2 |
Nasolacrimal drainage system implants for drug therapy
An implant for insertion through a punctum and into a canalicular lumen of a patient. The implant includes a matrix of material, a therapeutic agent dispersed in the matrix of material, a sheath disposed over a portion of the matrix of material and configured to inhibit the therapeutic agent from being released from the matrix of material into the canalicular lumen and to allow the therapeutic agent to be released from a surface of the matrix of material to a tear film, and a retention structure configured to retain the implant within the canalicular lumen. |
| US10383816B2 |
Topical regional neuro-affective therapy with cannabinoid combination products
A method of treating a disease state or condition in humans via topical brainstem afferent stimulation therapy via the administration of a cannabinoid drug(s) and a second therapeutically active agent(s) to the back of the neck of a human patient to provide regional neuro-affective therapy is disclosed. In certain preferred embodiments, the cannabinoid drug(s) are not psychoactive or substantially not psychoactive. In certain embodiments, the drugs are incorporated into a pharmaceutically acceptable topical carrier, e.g., a cream. In certain preferred embodiments, the cannabinoid drug(s) comprises cannabidiol. |
| US10383810B2 |
Inhibiting color fading with layer-by-layer films
The present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting color fading in hair and for improving the color durability and stability of artificial color of hair. The methods entail forming a layer-by-layer (LbL) film on hair, and optionally forming a cationic surface layer on the LbL film. The LbL film is formed by applying a cationic polymer layer on the hair and subsequently applying an anionic polymer layer on the cationic polymer layer. Multiple cationic polymer layers and anionic polymer layers can sequentially be added as desired. Finally, the LbL film may comprise a cationic surface layer. |
| US10383807B2 |
Regimen for providing smooth tooth feel
The present invention provides a method of treating a tooth surface to provide smooth tooth feel benefits, comprising the steps: (a) contacting the tooth surface with a first composition comprising a water-insoluble calcium phosphate; and thereafter (b) contacting the tooth surface with a second composition comprising an organophosphate. |
| US10383804B1 |
Method of using cleansing composition that improves touch between caregiver and child
Compositions and methods for improving the experience of bath time that promotes good skin-to-skin contact between caregiver and child are disclosed. |
| US10383802B2 |
Curable resin composition
Using a curable resin composition including the following (A) to (E) configurations, which is excellent in adhesiveness to nails and curing reactivity, and a cured product of which has a certain flexibility, makes it possible to form a coating aiming for protection, decoration, and the like of nails with favorable followability to the nails: (A) 100 parts by mass of a polymer having a urethane structure in molecule and containing acrylic functional groups at both terminals of a molecular chain, (B) 1 to 35 parts by mass of a trifunctional acrylic functional compound of a specific structure, (C) 15 to 75 parts by mass of a compound containing an acrylic functional group having an aliphatic ring structure, (D) 1 to 35 parts by mass of a compound containing an acrylic functional group having an aliphatic chain structure, and (E) 0.5 to 13.5 parts by mass of a photopolymerization initiator. |
| US10383797B2 |
Goniochromatic/light reflective cosmetic makeup compositions
Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent suited for creating a goniochromatic colored background and (b) an amount of light reflective particles suited for creating highlight points that are visible to the naked eye, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor. |
| US10383791B2 |
Flexible and conformable medical reservoir temperature monitoring, regulation, and security devices and methods
This document provides devices and methods for monitoring and maintenance of the temperature of medical reservoirs and boxes in a secure fashion that enables for documentation of a chain of custody and history of temperature while in storage or transit. For example, this document provides devices and methods for monitoring the temperature of blood in phlebotomy tubes or boxes of biological products. In some embodiments of the devices and methods, the temperature of the contents of the medical reservoirs are regulated, modulated, and/or maintained by the devices provided herein. |
| US10383788B2 |
Mutual stimulation device
A mutual sexual stimulation device includes a body including two offset channels originating as two separate orifices, each channel sized to accept male genitalia, wherein the channels are aligned such that, when male genitalia is located within each channel, at least a portion of each of the male genitalia is in contact with the other. |
| US10383776B2 |
Tampon assembly having a shaped pledget
A tampon assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The plunger is slidably received in the barrel. The pledget is in the barrel between the insertion tip and the plunger so that a force applied on the plunger can expel the pledget from the barrel. The barrel has a plurality of petals defining an insertion tip, which has a first taper ratio of more than about 0.3 to less than 1.0. The pledget has a shaped tip that is disposed in the insertion tip. |
| US10383774B2 |
Device for producing disposable wearable article and method for producing disposable wearable article
Provided are a device for producing a disposable wearable article and a method for producing a disposable wearable article capable of suppressing the occurrence of a sealing failure by making it difficult for a doubled sheet to open against an elastic force of an absorber. A device for producing a disposable wearable article includes a jointing/cutting unit (60) provided in a line (L1) for continuously conveying a sheet (W) and configured to join parts of the doubled sheet (W) at opposite sides of an absorber (C) and then cut the joined parts and a pressing unit (70) arranged upstream of the jointing/cutting unit (60) in a conveying direction (a). The pressing unit (70) includes a pressing mechanism (71, 72) configured to press the sheet (W) together with the absorber (C) in a thickness direction. |
| US10383770B2 |
Auditory sensitivity adjustment device
Provided is an auditory sensitivity adjustment device suitable to enhance concentration and attentiveness in any direction. An auditory sensitivity adjustment device 100 includes grab parts 32a and 32b for holding a pinna 50, springs 22 for applying to the grab parts 32a and 32b a force for pulling, in an extending direction, the pinna 50 held by the grab parts 32a and 32b, and a base 38 for rotating the pinna 50 held by the grab parts 32a and 32b so as to twist the pinna 50. |
| US10383769B1 |
Eye cover with audio transmitter
An eye cover includes ear plugs integrated into the head strap to transmit audio signals. The audio portion of the device is battery-operated and preprogrammed with a variety of sounds traditionally considered emotionally soothing. |
| US10383767B2 |
Ophthalmic relaxing incisions and associated devices, systems, and methods
A surgical laser system can include a laser source configured to generate a laser beam. The system can also include a scanning delivery system that can be configured to direct the laser beam to an ocular target region and scan the laser beam along a scan pattern in the ocular target region of an eye. The system can further include a system controller in communication with the scanning delivery system. The system controller can be configured to control the scanning delivery system to scan the laser beam along the scan pattern to create a pattern of cuts for relaxing ophthalmic tissue in the ocular target region. Each cut of the pattern of cuts can extend only partially through the ophthalmic tissue. |
| US10383763B1 |
Cool finger system
A thermal digit wrap system includes a thermal digit wrap assembly having a first edge having at least one loop mated fastener strip, a second edge, a third edge having at least one hook mated fastener strap, a fourth edge; a top side; a bottom side; and an interior volume having at least one cooling gel located between the top side and the bottom side. The thermal digit wrap assembly is structured and arranged to enable it to act in a capacity of a splint and immobilizes an injured digit. The thermal digit wrap system provides an isolated cold-pack via cooling gel to reduce swelling and pain following an injury to the digit. |
| US10383762B2 |
Passive thermo-regulated neonatal transport incubator
A passive neonatal transport incubator (PNTI), useful for thermo-regulating a neonate, comprising an inner volume configured by means of size and shape to accommodate the neonate, the inner volume is defined by an envelope having a main longitudinal axis with a proximal end and an opposite distal end, the envelope is at least partially perforated. Further, the PNTI is configured to be ventilated by an independently ventilated medical device, and is configured by means of size, shape and material to allow the neonate to be examined by the medical device. |
| US10383757B2 |
Ingrown nail correcting device
Provide a correcting device capable of being placed onto a nail without applying an excessive force to the nail or of being properly applicable for correcting nails having different sizes.The correcting device includes a left arm and a right arm, each having an engageable part disposed on a free end so as to be engageable with a side edge of a nail; and a fulcrum member disposed between the left and right arms and having a lower end serving as an abutting part for contact with the nail. The fulcrum member includes a shaft part combined with the base member so as to be vertically movable with respect to the base member by screw movement, a movable member combined with the shaft part so as to be vertically movable with respect to the shaft part and having the abutting part under the shaft part, and an urging member interposed between the shaft part and the movable member so as to urge the movable member. The abutting part extends in left and right directions and has projections disposed on left and right edges such that the projections are adapted to be abutted against the nail while the abutting part is not abutted against the nail between the left and right projections. |
| US10383756B2 |
Intragastric balloon delivery systems and methods
According to aspects of the present disclosure, a system may include a loading device including an exterior surface. The system may also include an expandable member mounted on the exterior surface of the loading device. The expandable member may be configured to selectively transition between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The system may also include a covering mounted on the expandable member. The covering may extend around the expandable member and the loading device. The loading device may be configured to position the expandable member and the covering for mounting on an exterior surface of an elongate introduction sheath. |
| US10383755B2 |
Device and method for endoluminal therapy
A device and method for selectively engaging or penetrating a layer of a luminal organ wall where the luminal organ wall has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer and an innermost layer adjacent to the lumen of the organ. The device and method select one of the plurality of layers of the organ wall other than the innermost layer and deploy from within the lumen of the organ a tissue device through the innermost layer to a specific depth to engage or penetrate the selected one of the plurality of layers. The device and method may be employed to create luminal pouches or restrictive outlets. In a stomach organ, the device and methods may be employed to treat obesity by forming a gastric pouch with or without a restrictive outlet. |
| US10383754B2 |
Intestinal brake inducing intraluminal therapeutic substance eluting devices and methods
Methods and devices create an intestinal braking effect, are non-invasive or minimally invasive, and may be reversible. These methods and devices are accomplished via stabilized implantable systems, and ingestible pills. In one embodiment, the implantable system comprises a device delivering a therapeutic substance to a target location within the gastrointestinal tract of a patient in order to initiate an intestinal braking effect which would promote sensations of satiety and stimulate excess weight loss for the patient. |
| US10383751B2 |
Method and apparatus for occlusion removal
A system for removing a thrombus. The system includes an expandable device that maintains axially fixed engagement with the thrombus. The expandable device applies a first force to the thrombus according to surrounding vessel size. The expandable device applies a second force to the thrombus according to an increased vessel size to maintain axially fixed engagement. |
| US10383749B2 |
Stent and method of inserting a stent into a delivery catheter
Stents and method of inserting a stent into a delivery catheter are disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, a stent for redirecting blood flow away from an aneurysmal sac is provided. The stent comprises an elongate frame that is radially contractable from a fully radially expanded state to a radially contracted state in a process involving elongation of the frame, wherein: the fully radially expanded state represents the state of the frame at body temperature when no external force is applied to the frame; in the radially contracted state the frame has a maximum lateral dimension that is at least 30% smaller than the maximum lateral dimension of the frame in the fully radially expanded state; and the frame comprises a low porosity region for positioning at the opening to the aneurysmal sac, the low porosity region having a porosity of less than 50% when the frame is in the fully radially expanded state. |
| US10383747B2 |
Liner for orthopedic or prosthetic device
A liner for an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes a core formed from a porous and compressible material, a first layer secured to the first side of the core and forming a first surface to the liner, and a second layer secured to the second side of the core and forming a second surface to the liner. The first and second layers may comprise different properties from one another and be formed from different materials including fabrics and polymeric materials. A polymeric film may be secured to the core or to one of the layers to define at least part of a surface of the liner. |
| US10383745B2 |
Acetabular cup assembly for multiple bearing materials
A modular acetabular cup assembly for use with multiple bearing liners is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell having a tapered inner wall and two circumferential grooves. The shell may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners. |
| US10383743B2 |
Laterovertically-expanding fusion cage systems
An intervertebral scaffolding system is provided having a laterovertically-expanding frame operable for a reversible collapse from an expanded state into a collapsed state, the laterovertically-expanding frame having a stabilizer, one or more tensioners, or a combination of the stabilizer with one or more tensioners. The stabilizer slidably engages with the distal region of the laterovertically-expanding frame and both the stabilizer and the one or more tensioners are configured for retaining the laterovertically-expanding frame from a lateral movement that exceeds the expanded state. The expanded state, for example, can be configured to have an open graft distribution window that at least substantially closes upon the reversible collapse. |
| US10383741B2 |
Expandable spinal interbody assembly
An expandable implant includes a top support assembly defining an upper surface configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone; a bottom support assembly defining a lower surface configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone; and a control assembly coupled to the top support assembly and the bottom support assembly and configured to control relative movement between the top support assembly and the bottom support assembly between a collapsed position and an expanded position. In the collapsed position, the upper surface is generally parallel to the lower surface, and in the expanded position, a portion of the upper surface extends at an acute angle relative to a portion of the lower surface. |
| US10383740B2 |
Bone growth enhancing implant
An implant device having a non-conductive base structure with at least two exposed or exterior surfaces wherein at least one of the exposed or exterior surfaces has attained electrical conductivity on at least portions of the surface by an energy exposure wherein portions of the exposed or exterior surfaces are transformed by the energy exposure to attain the electrical conductivity. |
| US10383738B2 |
Tibial component
A tibial knee joint prosthesis for attachment to a suitably prepared tibial bone, providing bearing portions in the lateral and medial compartments. The lateral and medial bearing surfaces of the component are inclined at different angles in the anterior to posterior direction of the knee, so that when mounted to the tibia, the lateral bearing surface of the prosthesis is higher than the medial bearing surface to the posterior side of the knee. In this way the lateral ligament is tightened progressively more than the medial ligament as the knee moves from extension to flexion, resulting in increased stability in the lateral compartment. |
| US10383737B2 |
Anatomical wedge implant
An osteotomy implant includes a first surface extending generally in a first plane and a second surface extending generally in a second plane, oblique to the first plane. The first surface has a perimeter having a first linear edge, a first curve edge connected to the first linear edge, a second linear edge connected to the first curved edge, and a second curved edge connected to the second liner edge. |
| US10383733B2 |
Method and apparatus for bone fixation
An orthopedic implant can be used for fixation of a joint or fracture and can include a tapered member and at least one fixation member. The tapered member can be configured for placement in association with one or more bone segments. The tapered member can have a longitudinally extending body that defines an upper surface portion, an opposed lower surface portion and first and second sides, where at least the first and second sides can be formed of porous metal and can have a porous metal outer surface. The at least one fixation member can be integrally formed with the tapered member and can extend laterally outwardly from the tapered member body. The at least one fixation member can be configured to secure the implant to the one or more bone segments to provide fixation of the one or more bone segments relative to the tapered member. |
| US10383732B2 |
Cranial implant
An implant, such as a cranial implant, for attachment to a defect in a bone structure having an edge is described. The implant comprises a direction of extension and a rim extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of extension of the implant. The rim is configured to be attached to the edge of the bone structure and comprises at least one mounting portion configured to accommodate a fastener such that at least a portion of the fastener is extendible in a direction extending away from the rim at an angle which is at most acute with respect to the direction of extension of the implant. The implant is configured such that upon placing the implant in the defect, the fastener is extendible into the edge of the bone defect in a controllable manner. |
| US10383730B2 |
Method of implanting a penile prosthetic having a proximal base with an inflatable bladder
A method of implanting a penile prosthetic in a patient includes opening a proximal space inside of a crus penis and a distal space inside of an external portion of a penis of the patient. An implantable penile prosthetic is provided having a cylinder and a base, with the base adapted to be coupled to a reservoir and a pump and including an inflatable bladder. Inflation of the inflatable bladder of the base with liquid from the reservoir expands an outer diameter of the base to stabilize the implantable penile prosthetic within the penis of the patient. |
| US10383724B2 |
Cardiac valve repair system and methods of use
Systems and methods for mitral valve repair having a docking station and a valve implant. The docking station is an anchoring device having a helix structure. The valve implant is made of an expandable frame and a valve, and is radially expandable to a diameter that is at least the same as an expanded diameter of the anchoring device. The method of delivering the docking station and valve implant is performed by inserting the components through device delivery catheters. |
| US10383720B2 |
Graft preparation system
Systems and methods for preparing a ligament graft for a ligament reconstruction procedure are provided. In general, the described techniques utilize a graft holder construct having a graft preparation holder and a suture assembly removably coupled thereto. The graft preparation holder includes an elongate support rail having a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of leaf segments positioned along the longitudinal axis in a spaced relationship and extending laterally from the support rail. The leaf segments can bend to a graft holding configuration so as to define a graft receiving channel configured to receive a graft therethrough. The holder also has at least one support structure configured to mate with the leaf segments to provide stability and rigidity to the segments. The suture assembly has at least one suture tail that can be pulled to affix the suture assembly to a graft without penetrating the graft. |
| US10383715B2 |
Transdermally powered electric pump in reservoir inflator for inflatable medical implants
A wirelessly controlled inflatable medical implant system includes an external control module and an implantable module. The external control module may transmit wireless power and control signals, which are received by circuitry on a flexible printed circuit board in the implantable module. In response to the received signals, circuitry in the flexible printed circuit board may cause a motor and pump combination to transfer fluid from a reservoir in the implantable device, through tubing, and into inflatable medical implant located in the penis. The flexible printed circuit board, motor, and pump may be placed within the fluid reservoir, which provides a heat sink that prevents overheating of the implant. |
| US10383714B2 |
Device to prevent urinary leakage
The invention concerns a device to prevent urinary leakage intended to be implanted in a patient, comprising: compression means (1, 3, 4, 5) to compress the patient's urethra, electronic control means (2) to actuate the compression means (1, 3, 4, 5), characterized in that it further comprises measurement means (7) to measure the patient's activity, coupled with the control means (2), the control means (2) functioning according to a predictive model of urinary leakage based on patient activity, so as to anticipate a possible urinary leak in relation to the measured activity of the patient. |
| US10383713B2 |
Method of manufacturing an article
A method of manufacturing an article including taking an article in an initial state formed using an additive manufacturing process, the article including at least one set of mounting features; performing a second manufacturing process to transform the article into a second state, which includes mounting, via the at least one set of mounting features, the article in a holding device of a machine for operating on the article, wherein the position and orientation of the article in three linear and three rotational degrees of freedom within the machine operating volume is known and defined by virtue of the interaction of the mounting features with the holding device, and processing at least one feature on the article. The at least one mounting feature includes kinematic mount features which engage with corresponding kinematic mount features on the holding device of the machine. |
| US10383711B2 |
Focus scanning apparatus recording color
Disclosed are a scanner system and a method for recording surface geometry and surface color of an object where both surface geometry information and surface color information for a block of the image sensor pixels at least partly from one 2D image recorded by the color image sensor. A particular application is within dentistry, particularly for intraoral scanning. |
| US10383710B2 |
Configurations for the connection of dental restorations with abutments
Dental prostheses are disclosed including a dental prosthesis that can comprise an abutment and a component stabilized with vitamin E. The abutment can be adapted to be secured in a patient's jaw. The component can be adapted to couple the abutment to a dental appliance. |
| US10383706B2 |
Method and apparatus for orthodontic attachment fabrication and placement
The invention is a method and apparatus for placing prefabricated orthodontic attachments (i.e. purchase and retention points) with precision and reliability. The invention incorporates the use of one or more prefabricated attachment shapes, each employed in conjunction with a corresponding retention register, etching stencil having an etchant limiting dam, and attachment delivery tray having a soft inner shell and rigid outer shell to ensure accurate attachment delivery. The disclosed invention will result in more accurate tooth movement and less excess bonding plastic (i.e., flash) on patent teeth after attachment placement, which will result in more desirable patient outcomes. |
| US10383701B2 |
Guiding assembly for dental restoration procedures
A dental guidance assembly that includes: (a) a rigid body comprising at least one tooth-shaped recess and a coupling structure; and (b) at least two dental bur guides that are each: structured to securely and removably couple to said coupling structure, and comprising an elongated slot having the following measurements: a length of 4 to 40 millimeters, a width of 1 to 4 millimeters, and a depth of 2 to 10 millimeters. The elongated slot extends along a portion of a circumference of a treated tooth, wherein the elongated slots of said at least two dental bur guides have complementary structures, such that, together, the elongated slots are configured to facilitate a limitation of the motion of a dental bur to: an entirety of the circumference of a treated tooth, and a depth suitable to form a shoulder on the treated tooth, for receiving a dental restoration. |
| US10383699B2 |
Hyperdexterous surgical system
A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena. |
| US10383692B1 |
Surgical instrument guidance system
Using the surgical instrument guidance system of the present invention, a doctor can instantly obtain a real field of view of a surgical site of a patient, a three-dimensional medical image that coincides with a surgical site of the patient, and a real-time positional relationship between the surgical instrument and the surgical site of the patient. The surgical instrument guidance system provides an entrance guiding interface, an angle guiding interface and a depth guiding interface to help the surgeon monitor whether the position relationship between the surgical instrument and the patient's surgical site conforms to the preoperative planning and specifically increases the accuracy of position, angle and depth of the surgical instrument on the surgical site of the patient. |
| US10383688B2 |
Step-down coaxial microwave ablation applicators and methods for manufacturing same
Microwave ablation applicators and methods for manufacturing the microwave ablation applicators are disclosed. A microwave ablation applicator includes a feed-line segment, a step-down segment, and a radiator base segment. The feed-line segment includes a first inner conductor, a first dielectric disposed on the first inner conductor, and a first outer conductor disposed on the first dielectric. The step-down segment includes a second inner conductor, a second dielectric disposed on the second inner conductor, and a second outer conductor disposed on the second dielectric. The radiator base segment includes a third inner conductor disposed on the third inner conductor, a third outer conductor disposed on the proximal end of the third dielectric so as to form a feed gap at a distal end of the radiator base segment, a balun dielectric disposed on the third outer conductor, and a balun outer conductor disposed on the balun dielectric. |
| US10383687B2 |
Combined ablation and ultrasound imaging
The present invention relates to a system (100) for combined ablation and ultrasound imaging of associated tissue (40), which is particularly useful for use in an ablation process. The system comprises an interventional device (20) with an ultrasound transducer and an ablation unit. During an ablation process, the interventional device (20) can be applied for both ablation and imaging of the tissue (40) subject to the ablation. A controlling unit (CTRL) is further comprised within the system, and arranged to calculate a predictor value based on one or more signals from the ultrasound transducer, where the predictor value relates to a risk of impending tissue damage due to a rapid release of bubble energy. According to a specific embodiment, a primary signal is sent if the predictor value exceeds a threshold value, so that proper measures can be taken. |
| US10383685B2 |
Techniques for use with nerve tissue
A method is provided, comprising: (1) applying an excitatory current to renal nerve fibers of a subject; (2) determining a change in a parameter of the subject in response to the excitatory current, the parameter being a fastest rate of increase in arterial pressure during a systolic upstroke of an arterial pressure wave of the subject; (3) in response to the change, deciding whether to ablate the renal nerve fibers; and (4) in response to the deciding, applying ablation energy to the renal nerve fibers. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US10383684B2 |
Pericardial access catheters and methods for use
Apparatus and methods are provided for accessing a region within a patient's body and performing a procedure therein that includes a catheter including a tubular member comprising a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a patient's body, an imaging assembly on the distal end, and a substantially transparent expandable member attached to the tubular member distal end such the imaging assembly is disposed within an interior of the expandable member, the imaging assembly imaging through a surface of the expandable member. The tubular member includes a drainage lumen communicating one or more drainage ports on the tubular member distal end proximal to the balloon for aspirating fluid from the patient's body. The catheter may be used to access a pericardial space and an ablation probe may be introduced through the catheter to treat heart tissue while fluid is infused and/or aspirated via the drainage ports. |
| US10383681B2 |
Probe applicator
A probe applicator (1) is provided for positioning a bipolar electrosurgical probe (2) that has a bendable distal end (5) with a tip that forms a bipolar electrode head (9) connected to two electrical conductors (7, 8). The probe (2) is arranged in a casing (6), and both the probe (2) and the casing (6) are longitudinally displaceable in a rigid shaft tube (3). The distal probe end (5) is pre-tensioned into a curved shape when the shaft tube end (17) is retracted. However, the probe end (5) is tensioned into an extended position by the surrounding end (17) of the shaft tube (3) when the shaft tube (3) is advanced. The second electrical conductor (8) is a flexible wire cable. |
| US10383680B2 |
Bi-polar surgical instrument
A surgical device is disclosed that comprises a shaft member and a pair of electrodes. The shaft member has a pair of electrode channels that open at the distal end of the shaft member, wherein the electrode channels are positioned adjacent to one another. The pair of electrodes are configured to deliver energy, and one of the pair of electrodes are configured to be disposed in each electrode channel such that distal ends of each of the electrodes are arranged to protrude from the distal end of the shaft member. The shaft member further includes at least one lumen opening at the distal end of the shaft member. |
| US10383679B2 |
Coil for electrosurgical instrument
An electrosurgical instrument includes a needle configured as a first electrode and a coil extending through the needle and configured as a second electrode. The coil is movable relative to the needle, and as the coil is deployed it attains a coiled configuration and a twisted configuration. After the needle and the coil are inserted into tissue and energized with an electrical energy source, the needle and the coil apply current to the tissue to coagulate the tissue. |
| US10383677B2 |
Balloon catheter with deformable fluid delivery conduit
A medical device, including an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion; a shaft at least partially disposed within the elongate body; an expandable element at the distal portion of the elongate body; and a fluid delivery conduit defining a deflectable segment movably coupled to the shaft, the deflectable segment being transitionable from a substantially linear configuration to a substantially curvilinear configuration. |
| US10383675B1 |
Screw retention sleeve
A surgical screw driving device for driving a screw into a surgical fixture. The device has a screwdriver having a proximal end, a distal end having a driver for engaging the screw, and an elongated shaft extending therebetween. The device has a screw retainer surrounding and extending along the elongated shaft. The screw retainer is configured to engage and hold a periphery of a screw head prior to the screw being driven into the surgical fixture. The screw retainer is configured to disengage from the periphery of the screw head as an axial end of the screw retainer contacts the surgical fixture and is further configured, upon disengagement and without necessity of outside assistance, to translate along the elongated shaft of the screwdriver away from the distal end and toward the proximal end. |
| US10383674B2 |
Torque-limiting screwdriver devices, systems, and methods
Various torque-limiting screwdriver devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. The screwdriver can include a body, a motor that is configured to rotate a screw engaged with the screwdriver, and a processor configured to control operation of the screwdriver. The screwdriver can have torque-limiting functionality, such as by monitoring the amount of torque applied to the screw and reducing or stopping rotation of the screw when certain torque-limiting criteria are met. In some embodiments, the screwdriver can be switched between manual operation by a user, and automated operation by a motor within the screwdriver. In some embodiments, the screwdriver can be attached to a robotic arm. |
| US10383672B2 |
Universal anchor for bone fixation
The present invention relates to a bone-fixation anchor comprising a rigid expandable part and a soft part. The rigid expandable part secures the anchor with respect to the bone and the soft part enables the anchor to fit any bone screw on the market. |
| US10383667B2 |
Bone plate system with inserts for contacting an adjacent bone surface
The disclosure relates to a bone plate systems and method. A system comprises a bone plate having a bone facing side, a front side being arranged substantially opposite to and facing away from the bone facing side, and at least one insert receiving portion, the system further comprising at least one insert defining a contacting region for contacting an adjacent bone surface and being releasably receivable in said insert receiving portion, wherein the insert is insertable into the insert receiving portion from the bone facing side. |
| US10383666B2 |
Percutaneous fixator and method of insertion
The present invention provides a technique for percutaneous intramedullary fixation. A protective outer sheath is provided for internal fixation of the proximal tibia. Additionally, a unique intramedullary plate is provided that is adapted for percutaneous insertion into the intramedullary canal of a long bone. A plate holder is also provided that may be utilized through the outer sheath to drive and position a fixation plate within the intramedullary canal. |
| US10383665B2 |
Revisable anterior cervical plating system
An improved anterior cervical plating system and methods of cervical fusion using such a system are provided. The cervical plating system includes an interlocking mechanism that integrated into each of the plates such that any two plates may cooperatively engage through the interlocking mechanism such that a new cervical plate can be interconnected with a pre-existing plate during revision surgery without removal of the pre-existing plate. |
| US10383660B2 |
Soft stabilization assemblies with pretensioned cords
A soft dynamic stabilization assembly includes a core, typically in the form of a tensioned cord, at least one pair of bone anchors, a spacer surrounding the core located between the bone anchors, typically, at least one elastic bumper and at least one fixing or blocking member. The core is slidable with respect to at least one of the bone anchors and cooperating spacer. |
| US10383659B2 |
Uniplanar screw
A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element. |
| US10383654B2 |
Methods and systems for performing navigation-assisted medical procedures
Systems and methods are described for performing navigation-assisted medical procedures such as biopsies, surgeries and pathology procedures by obtaining location information of an item of interest located within at least a portion of a subject; sensing position information of a moveable device; determining a relative position of the moveable device to the item of interest using the location information of the item of interest and the position information of the moveable device; and providing feedback based on the relative position of the moveable device to the item of interest that can be used to change the relative position of the moveable device to the item of interest. |
| US10383652B2 |
Tissue manipulation tool
A medical device for manipulating a portion of tissue. The device may have one or more opposing jaws. One of the jaws may be configured to be placed between the portion of tissue and an underlying portion of tissue, and have an orifice configured to direct a fluid towards a surface of the other jaw so as to move the portion of tissue towards the said other jaw. A fluid delivery channel may extend between the orifice and a fluid source. A switch may be operable to flow the fluid from the source, through the channel, and out of the orifice. Related methods are also disclosed. |
| US10383647B2 |
Medical manipulator
This medical manipulator is provided with: an opening/closing drive transmission unit that transmits driving force for an opening/closing operation to a tip operation section from a handle side; and a rotary driving transmission unit that transmits rotary force for a rolling operation to the tip operation section from the handle. The rotary driving transmission unit has: a rolling drive transmission tube disposed rotatably within a shaft; a bevel gear provided to the joint between the shaft and the tip operation section; and a rotating sleeve that meshes with the bevel gear. A pull-wire having flexibility and configuring a portion of the opening/closing drive transmission unit extends through the inside of the joint to the inside of the tip operation section. |
| US10383646B2 |
Methods and systems for delivery of acoustic energy to tissue surfaces, cavities and obstructed passages such as intranasal ostia
Methods and systems for delivering fluids, aerosols, and/or acoustic energy to target sites on tissue surfaces and within body cavities or lumens, obstructions or undesired materials associated with body cavities and tissue surfaces and, particularly, target sites on tissue surfaces or at obstructions within natural orifices, such as ear, nose and throat passages and, particularly, nasal passages and cavities, are provided. Delivery of acoustic energy may be accomplished using a flexible, expandable member adapted to be expanded at a target site using an acoustically transmissive material for delivery of acoustic energy to tissue surfaces in irregularly configured tissue cavities and passageways. |
| US10383645B2 |
Catheter
A catheter includes a protective film covering an inner periphery of a proximal end side of a tubular mesh member, the tubular mesh member being expandable and contractible in a radial direction. The tubular mesh member including a first wire that is interwoven with a second wire. The protective film being joined only to any one of either the first wire or the second wire. The catheter has improved efficiency for removing a blockage in a blood vessel, and the catheter can prevent breakage of a retrograde guide wire. Additionally, the mesh member having the protective film is able to smoothly expand and contract. |
| US10383644B2 |
Mechanical thrombectomy with proximal occlusion
The medical device can comprise a manipulation member, a mechanical thrombectomy apparatus attached to a distal end of the manipulation member, and flow-restricting apparatus attached to the manipulation member to a location proximal to the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus. A method, for retrieving thrombus from a blood vessel, can comprise advancing a single elongate delivery member carrying a mechanical thrombectomy apparatus and a flow-restricting apparatus through a catheter to the blood vessel, expanding the thrombectomy apparatus and capturing the thrombus with the thrombectomy device, expanding the flow-restricting apparatus to at least partially occlude blood flow toward the thrombus, retracting at least a portion of the thrombectomy apparatus into the flow-restricting apparatus, and retracting the flow-restricting apparatus and the thrombectomy apparatus into the retrieval catheter. |
| US10383642B2 |
Surgical procedure of knee joint
A surgical procedure of preparing bone holes to fix an implanted tendon to a femur when performing reconstruction of a ligament in a knee joint, includes: bringing a treatment portion of an ultrasonic treatment instrument into contact with the femur in the knee joint, and applying ultrasonic vibration from the treatment portion to the femur, thereby cutting and forming a first bone hole from the inside of the knee joint to the femur in a predetermined depth. |
| US10383641B2 |
Flexible and fluted cutting device
The flexible and fluted cutting device for drilling and/or milling a space in bone tissue or connective tissue includes, on the one hand, a cutting element (2) made up of a rigid tube (20) secured at one of its ends to a supple and flexible connection (21) extended by a fluted cutter (22) and at the opposite end to drive element provided with a safety connector (23) for uncoupling the cutting device and, on the other hand, a guide element (3) providing the positioning and angular deformation of the cutting element (2) within the bone tissue or connective tissue. |
| US10383640B2 |
Surgical drill
This invention is directed to devices and methods for surgical access to the body, and particularly to surgical drills for accessing a body cavity and methods therefor. In general, a surgical drill is utilized to gain access to a body cavity or part, such as where bone and/or other hard tissues need to be pierced. For example, the skull and other bones with internal cavities may require surgical access to treat body portions contained within the bone. Further in general, it may be generally desirable to create access holes or openings which may be as small as possible and at a particular direction and/or trajectory. In this manner the access hole or opening may be utilized to guide another device, such as a treatment device, to a particular target along the established trajectory of the access hole or opening. |
| US10383638B2 |
System and method for bone preparation for an implant
A computer assisted surgical system for guiding bone cutting operations of an arthroplasty surgery is provided. The computer assisted surgical system includes a cutting guide having a guiding surface for mounting to a bone and a computer. The computer is in communication with the cutting guide and configured to generate a bone model of the first bone without the use of pre-operative bone images, determine a position of an implant model having a bone interface surface on the bone model, determine a position of the cutting guide on the first bone based on the determined position of the implant model on the bone model, and position the guiding surface of the cutting guide to one of a plurality of predetermined cut configurations relative to the bone interface surface. |
| US10383637B2 |
Snap-on surgical clip cartridge
A surgical clip cartridge, assembly, and method are provided for the storage, delivery, and loading of clips, such as those used in a surgical ligating process. The surgical clip cartridge includes a base portion extending in a longitudinal direction, the base portion having a bottom surface and defining a mounting groove for attaching the base portion onto a surgical instrument shaft. The base portion further includes a plurality of dividers extending from the base portion in a direction opposite of the bottom surface, and the plurality of dividers may be used to retain individual surgical clips therebetween for subsequent retrieval and loading onto a clip applier. The attachment of the surgical clip cartridge to the surgical instrument shaft enables the surgical clip cartridge to be deployed intracorporeally for use in surgical operations requiring applications of multiple surgical clips. |
| US10383632B2 |
Bending control mechanism and surgical instrument with same
A bending control mechanism includes a turning power input mechanism A, a turning transmission mechanism B, a locking mechanism C and a linear power output mechanism D; further, the turning power input mechanism A and the turning transmission mechanism B which are coaxially arranged have a relative rotating angle range in the circumferential direction; the turning power input mechanism A sequentially rotates in an angle I, an angle range II and an angle III while rotating relative to the turning transmission mechanism B from one end angle to the other end angle within a relative rotating angle range, wherein the angle I or the angle III corresponds to turning; the angle range II corresponds to a locking state. With the adoption of the mechanism, the problem of turning and fixing of the surgical instrument in a human body during surgery is solved, and the risk of surgery is reduced. |
| US10383631B2 |
Variable speed control of powered surgical device
A surgical device includes a housing, a drive shaft, a motor, a control button, and a motor speed controller. The motor is configured to rotate the drive shaft that is disposed within housing. The control button is disposed on the housing and the motor speed controller is operably associated with the control button. The motor speed controller varies an angular velocity of the motor as a function of a percent of actuation of the control button between an unactuated position and a fully actuated position. |
| US10383630B2 |
Surgical stapling device with rotary driven firing member
A rotary drive arrangement for a surgical instrument that includes a surgical end effector. In one form, the rotary drive arrangement includes a drive shaft assembly that is selectively axially movable between a first position and a second position. A rotary transmission operably interfaces with the drive shaft assembly such that when the drive shaft assembly is in the first axial position, application of one of the rotary drive motions to the drive shaft assembly causes the rotary transmission to apply a first rotary control motion to the surgical end effector and when the drive shaft assembly is in the second axial position, application of the rotary drive motion to the drive shaft assembly causes the rotary transmission to apply a second rotary control motion to the surgical end effector. |
| US10383629B2 |
System and method for preventing reprocessing of a powered surgical instrument
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a microcontroller coupled to a memory, the microcontroller is configured to control the surgical instrument and a usage counter stored in the memory that is incremented when the surgical instrument is activated, wherein the microcontroller is further configured to prevent actuation of the surgical instrument when the usage counter is above a predetermined threshold. |
| US10383628B2 |
Surgical linear stapler
Disclosed is a surgical linear stapler comprising: a staple cartridge which is internally loaded with staples for stapling a surgical site; a cartridge accommodating channel which is formed with a cartridge accommodating groove to accommodate the staple cartridge therein; an anvil which corresponds to the staple cartridge and shapes the staple discharged from the staple cartridge; and a cutter which moves along a lengthwise direction of the staple cartridge by external force and cuts a surgical site arranged in between the staple cartridge and the anvil, in which distances from the cutting section of the surgical site to opposite stapling lines are different from each other, thereby stably and conveniently obtaining tissue for pathological examination, which is not damaged by a staple. |
| US10383619B2 |
Modified adjustable, locking all-suture anchor assembly and method for repair
An adjustable, locking all-suture anchor assembly includes at least one suture strand and an all-suture anchoring element. The suture strand has a suture first end and a suture second end, wherein the suture first end includes an enlarged capturable structure and the suture second end is free and accessible for manipulation by a medical practitioner. In use, the suture first end is held in or by the all-suture anchoring element through inclusion of the enlarged capturable structure and the enlarged capturable structure functions to anchor the suture first end in relation to the all-suture anchoring element and retain the suture first end in position relative to the all-suture anchoring element when the suture second end is pulled. |
| US10383618B2 |
Methods and devices for knotless suture anchoring
Methods and systems are provided for securing tissue to bone. A surgical system can include a driver device, an elongate shaft receivable within the driver device and having a dilator feature at its distal end, and a capture suture extending through the shaft such that the capture suture's terminal end portions extend to a more proximal position on the driver and the capture suture forms a loop that extends through an opening formed through a side of the shaft. The loop is configured to receive at least one retention suture therethrough and can be tightened by pulling the capture suture's terminal ends, thereby coupling the retention suture with the suture anchor. Once the shaft is inserted into bone and the loop with the retention suture is closed, the suture anchor is driven distally towards the dilator features and into the bone to secure the retaining suture in the bone. |
| US10383617B2 |
Graft suspension device
A graft suspension device for suspending a ligament in a bone hole having a first loop and a second loop suspending from an 8-hole anchor, and a cradle at the opposite end of the loops to the anchor. The loose ends of the suture are routed through holes in the anchor separate from the loops and are joined together to form a single tail. A finger loop allows a surgeon to adjust the distance of the cradle from the anchor with the cradle staying centered with respect to the anchor as the distance is adjusted. |
| US10383615B2 |
Anchor inserter
An anchor inserter provides for inserting an anchor into a hole in body tissue. The anchor inserter has an elongated shaft with a first axis and a distal end and an insertion tip. The insertion tip has a driving tip extending distally from the distal end of the shaft to terminate in an anchor engaging interface. A resiliency between the anchor engaging interface and the shaft allows bending away from the first axis. An abutment member extends distally from the shaft and has a distally facing abutment surface adjacent the driving tip which abuts the anchor and allows an axial force to be transmitted thereto. Preferably, the abutment member comprises a collar extending from the shaft and coaxially receiving the driving tip. |
| US10383611B2 |
Instrument and methods for surgically closing percutaneous punctures
A closure device for sealing a percutaneous puncture in a wall of a body passageway, the closure device including at least one of a toggle configured to engage an interior surface of the body passageway or a plug configured to engage an exterior surface of the body passageway and a guide wire configured to extend from an outside of the body to inside the body passageway, wherein at least one of the toggle and the plug is associated with the guide wire. |
| US10383610B2 |
Tactile sensing and needle guidance device
Tactile sensing devices, systems, and methods to image a target tissue location are disclosed. When force is applied to the tactile sensing device, voltage data is detected and visualized on a screen, indicating the target tissue location. |
| US10383609B2 |
Surgical instrument for making incisions
To provide a surgical instrument for performing incision that enables surgery to be performed safely and easily, with minimal invasiveness and a reduced risk of damaging a tissue, such as a tendon, nerve, or blood vessel. This surgical instrument enables a tendon sheath and an aponeurotic membrane to be incised safely without significantly incising the skin or subcutaneous tissue, and makes it possible to conduct surgery percutaneously at an extremely low level of invasion. |
| US10383607B2 |
Device and method for handling biological tissues
A tissue handling device is disclosed. A tissue collecting device is disclosed. A cassette for handling biological tissues is disclosed. A tissue dyeing device is disclosed. A method for handling biological tissues is disclosed. A method for dyeing biological tissues is disclosed. |
| US10383602B2 |
Apparatus and method for visualizing anatomical elements in a medical image
A method of visualizing anatomical elements in a medical includes receiving a medical image; detecting a plurality of anatomical elements from the medical image; verifying a location of each of the plurality of anatomical elements based on anatomical context information including location relationships between the plurality of anatomical elements; adjusting the location relationships between the plurality of anatomical elements; and combining the verified and adjusted information of the plurality of anatomical elements with the medical image. |
| US10383601B2 |
Acoustic wave processing apparatus, signal processing method, and program for acoustic wave processing apparatus
There are included a data-processing-unit that selects two or more pieces of data from among a plurality of pieces of first element data or from among a plurality of pieces of first reception data generated by subjecting the pieces of first element data to phasing addition processing and that performs superimposition processing on the two or more pieces of data to generate processed data, an image-generation-unit that generates an acoustic wave image on the basis of the processed data, a setting-information-holding-unit that holds setting information on at least one of a transmitting-unit, a receiving-unit, the data-processing-unit, the-image-generation-unit, and a display-control-unit, and a setting-changing-unit that, in a case where a measurement condition is changed, changes setting of at least one of the transmitting-unit, the receiving-unit, the data-processing-unit, the image-generation-unit, and the display-control-unit on the basis of the held setting information, the setting being related to the acoustic wave image generated on the basis of the processed data. |
| US10383600B2 |
Method for analysis and display of blood flow information
A method and a device for analysis and display of blood flow information in the human or animal body are described. The method includes the following steps: a) providing a digital input data set including a time series of two or three dimensional velocity vector fields, wherein each velocity vector field represents the velocity of the blood flow within a blood vessel, especially of a heart chamber or part thereof, of a certain human or animal body within a certain time frame within one heart cycle, b) calculating a gradient vector field for each time frames from the time series of velocity vector fields; c) summing the gradients over the gradient vector field or a part thereof for each time frame to a summed gradient; and d) displaying and/or analyzing the summed gradients with reference to their space directions within the blood vessel. |
| US10383597B2 |
Yukov tissue characterization method and apparatus
An apparatus for improving the quality of the existing ultrasound diagnostic examination by non-invasively determining a type of tissue matter within a living entity consisting of application of two different ultrasound diagnostic methods simultaneously, in a sequence or alternate through the same transducer is disclosed. The apparatus uses a B-scan tissue image visualization as a guiding image to apply a tissue characterization method to determine an attenuation data for tissue matter and includes the steps of applying arbitrary waveform generator to produce a B-scan image of the tissue matter to be analyzed, selecting a region of interest on said image, detecting reflected signals from said region of interest, analyzing the reflected signals to determine attenuation data for the tissue matter. The same advanced combined diagnostic examination can be achieved by using any existing on the market ultrasound diagnostic apparatus with a B-scan transducer by using interface adapter-switch consisting of switching of some piezo-elements of said B-scan transducer to the tissue characterization method for the period of application of said tissue characterization apparatus to determine a type of the tissue matter being under examination within a living entity. |
| US10383596B2 |
Rotational intravascular ultrasound probe with an active spinning element
An intravascular ultrasound probe is disclosed, incorporating features for utilizing an advanced transducer technology on a rotating transducer shaft. In particular, the probe accommodates the transmission of the multitude of signals across the boundary between the rotary and stationary components of the probe required to support an advanced transducer technology. These advanced transducer technologies offer the potential for increased bandwidth, improved beam profiles, better signal to noise ratio, reduced manufacturing costs, advanced tissue characterization algorithms, and other desirable features. Furthermore, the inclusion of electronic components on the spinning side of the probe can be highly advantageous in terms of preserving maximum signal to noise ratio and signal fidelity, along with other performance benefits. |
| US10383594B2 |
Image brightness adjustment
An image brightness adjustment method and an image brightness adjustment device are provided in the present disclosure. A brightness of a fluoroscopic image obtained by irradiating an object with an initial fluoroscopic dose of X-rays is acquired as an initial brightness. A current load corresponding to the initial brightness is determined according to a relationship between image brightness and loads for the initial fluoroscopic dose, where the current load indicates an X-ray blocking ability of the object. Then, a stable fluoroscopic dose corresponding to the current load is determined according to a relationship between load and stable fluoroscopic dose, where the stable fluoroscopic dose is used to obtain a fluoroscopic image of a predetermined brightness for the object. |
| US10383591B2 |
Automatic determination of joint load information
A method is provided for the automatic determination of at least one joint load information item concerning a joint of a patient, wherein at least one image data set of the loaded joint is recorded by an imaging apparatus. Several image data sets of the joint, of which at least one is three-dimensional, are recorded in each case for different loading states by the imaging apparatus. By combined evaluation of the image data sets, the at least one joint load information item is determined. |
| US10383590B2 |
Methods and systems for adaptive scan control
Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method comprises: while performing a scan of a scan subject, processing acquired projection data to measure a contrast level; responsive to the contrast level increasing above a first threshold, automatically switching the scan from a first scan protocol to a second scan protocol; responsive to the contrast level decreasing below a second threshold, automatically switching the scan from the second scan protocol to the first scan protocol; and responsive to the contrast level decreasing below a third threshold, automatically ending the scan. In this way, multiple scan protocols, such as angiography and perfusion scan protocols, can be interleaved within a single scan without the use of a separate timing bolus scan. |
| US10383589B2 |
Direct monochromatic image generation for spectral computed tomography
Methods and systems are provided for direct monochromatic image generation for spectral computed tomography. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring projection data during a scan of a subject, reconstructing a low energy image and a high energy image from the projection data, and generating a monochromatic image from the low energy image and the high energy image. In this way, a monochromatic image may be generated directly from low and high energy images with a substantial reduction in image noise, especially when compared to a monochromatic image generated indirectly from material density images. |
| US10383585B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus
In an X-ray scanning apparatus including a photon counting type X-ray detection element, in order to perform counted number correction specialized for pile-up with high accuracy, the X-ray scanning apparatus includes an X-ray detector in which a plurality of photon counting type X-ray detection elements are disposed, each of the X-ray detection elements detecting an incident X-ray photon, classifying energy of the X-ray photon into two or more energy ranges, and counting the X-ray photon, and a correction unit that corrects the counted number in the X-ray detection element, in which the correction unit includes a counting error amount determination part that determines a counting error amount in a counted number due to pile-up according to a pile-up occurrence probability in two or more X-ray photons. |
| US10383580B2 |
Analysis of glucose median, variability, and hypoglycemia risk for therapy guidance
A system and method to provide guidance for diabetes therapy includes determining glycemic risks based on an analysis of glucose data. The analysis includes visualization of a glucose median, the variability of glucose in a patient, and the risk of hypoglycemia. An Advanced Daily Patterns report includes a visualization of an ambulatory glucose profile and a glucose control measure. The glucose control measure provides a highly visible and understandable display of the glucose condition of a patient visually expressed in the categories of low glucose, median glucose, and glucose variability. |
| US10383577B2 |
Portable sensing and operational device
The present invention provides a portable sensing and operational device, which uses a sensing module to receive the sensing signal transmitted by the sensor and produce a sensing datum correspondingly. Then an operational circuit operates a first matrix and a second matrix according to the sensing datum. The first matrix corresponds to a plurality of maximum values; the second matrix corresponds to a plurality of minimum values. The operational circuit operates to generate at least a component by decomposing the first matrix and the second matrix. The component is provided to an output circuit for outputting the component to an electronic device. |
| US10383573B2 |
Apparatus configured to support a device on a head
The described apparatuses can include support by at least a portion of a forehead in combination with at least one of a nose, an ear, and a head, or present an adjustable apparatus to provide improved fit of a head-positioned apparatus. |
| US10383572B2 |
Via and trench filling using injection molded soldering
A method includes forming one or more vias in a substrate, forming a first photoresist layer on a top surface of the substrate and a second photoresist layer on a bottom surface of the substrate, patterning the first photoresist layer and the second photoresist layer to remove at least a first portion of the first photoresist layer and at least a second portion of the second photoresist layer, filling the one or more vias, the first portion and the second portion with solder material using injection molded soldering, and removing remaining portions of the first photoresist layer and the second photoresist layer. |
| US10383569B2 |
Mechanical ventilation in the presence of sleep disordered breathing
A method for controlling operation of a CPAP apparatus. The apparatus has a blower, a patient interface, an air delivery conduit for delivering air from the blower to the patient interface, a sensor for determining the pressure in the patient interface, and a control mechanism that causes air to be delivered at a desired pressure to the patient interface and that detects transitions between inhalation and exhalation of a respiratory cycle of a patient in order to synchronize the blower output with the patient's efforts. In one form the CPAP apparatus provides pressure in accordance with a bi-level waveform with at least one characterizing parameter of the waveform being automatically adjusted in accordance with indications of sleep disordered breathing. The indications of sleep disordered breathing can be one or more of snoring, apnea, hypopnea, and flow limitation. |
| US10383567B2 |
Skin evaluation method and skin evaluation device
A profile of optical reflectance relative to a depth within a depth range from an epidermis to an upper layer of a dermis is created based on a coherence signal obtained by optical coherence tomography, an evaluation index is determined by calculating a difference between reflectance at a local minimum point and reflectance at a second local maximum point from the created profile, and skin conditions are evaluated based on the evaluation index. |
| US10383564B2 |
Indicator panels for incontinence products
Indicating panels adapted to provide a qualitative or quantitative indication of a characteristic of a liquid absorbed by the indicator panel. The indicating panels include a porous inner sheet that is impregnated with a first indicator selected to respond to a target analyte by creating a detectable response, and a porous outer sheet impregnated with a polymeric mordant selected to stabilize indicators. |
| US10383563B2 |
System and method to detect alertness of machine operator
A system and method relate to receiving, by a processing device, at least one stream of data captured by at least one sensor monitoring a human subject, wherein the at least one stream of data comprises sensor measurements, comparing the sensor measurements to at least one model of a mental state to estimate the mental state of the human subject, determining whether to trigger an alarm based on the estimated mental state, and in response to determining to trigger the alarm, generating an instruction to trigger the alarm. |
| US10383562B2 |
Measuring psychological stress from cardiovascular and activity signals
A method and system for measuring psychological stress disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises determining R-R intervals from an electrocardiogram (ECG) to calculate a standard deviation of the R-R intervals (SDNN) and determining a stress feature (SF) using the SDNN. In response to reaching a threshold, the method includes performing adaptation to update a probability mass function (PMF). The method includes determining a stress level (SL) using the SF and the updated PMF to continuously measure the psychological stress. In a second aspect, the system comprises a wireless sensor device coupled to a user via at least one electrode, wherein the wireless sensor device includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device stores an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to carry out the steps of the method. |
| US10383556B2 |
Medical diagnostic devices and methods
A medical diagnostic device includes a wirelessly transmitted time data receiver and processor. Associated devices, methods and functionality are also described. |
| US10383547B2 |
Antioxidant stabiliser for polymers
A stabilizer for an organic polymer comprising a) poly (dicyclopentadiene-co-p-cresol) (Formula 1); b) a sterically hindered phenol of Formula II; and c) an alkyl thio methyl phenol of Formula III; and d) and optionally a phosphate antioxidant. |
| US10383537B2 |
Physiological signal measuring method and physiological signal measuring device
A physiological signal measuring method and a physiological signal measuring device are provided. The physiological signal measuring method includes the following steps: A first inputting signal having a first frequency, a second inputting signal having a second frequency and a third inputting signal having a third frequency are respectively inputted to at least two electrode sheets attached on a skin. A first impedance value corresponding to the first inputting signal, a second impedance value corresponding to the second inputting signal and a third impedance value corresponding to the third inputting signal are respectively measured. An interference impedance between the electrode sheets and the skin is obtained according to the first frequency, the second frequency, the third frequency, the first impedance value, the second impedance value and the third impedance value. A measured physiological signal is corrected according to the interference impedance to obtain a corrected physiological signal. |
| US10383531B2 |
Physiological signals measurement systems and methods thereof
A method for measuring a physiological signal is provided, including the steps of: receiving a video and performing face detection for each image frame thereof; performing photo-plethysmography (PPG) calculation and analysis on first face image for first image frame to obtain first PPG information of first regions and second PPG information of corresponding second regions; determining at least one region-of-interest (ROI) and one noise reference region according to the first PPG information and the second PPG information; generating ROI information and noise reference region information based on the ROI and the noise reference region; and performing the PPG calculation and analysis on the ROI and the noise reference region of the second face image of each subsequent second image frame and generating corresponding third PPG information; and counting the PPG information of all the image frames to calculate a measured value of a physiological signal. |
| US10383528B2 |
Wearable apparatus and photoplenthysmography sensor unit thereof
A wearable apparatus and a photoplethysmograph (PPG) sensor unit are provided. The wearable apparatus includes a wearable holder and a physiological information measurement module configured to the wearable holder. The physiological information measurement module includes a circuit board, an electrocardiograph (ECG) sensor unit and a PPG sensor unit. The PPG sensor unit is disposed on the circuit board and adapted to be used in conjunction with the ECG sensor unit electrically connected to a first pad and a second pad on the circuit board. The PPG sensor unit includes a grid having a plurality of accommodating spaces, a lighting element arranged in one of the accommodating spaces, and a photo sensor arranged in another accommodating space. The grid includes an inner conductive contact portion exposed from the wearable holder, facing an inner side of the wearable holder and electrically connected to the second pad. |
| US10383520B2 |
Enhanced visible near-infrared photodiode and non-invasive physiological sensor
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a photodiode that can detect optical radiation at a broad range of wavelengths. The photodiode can be used as a detector of a non-invasive sensor, which can be used for measuring physiological parameters of a monitored patient. The photodiode can be part of an integrated semiconductor structure that generates a detector signal responsive to optical radiation at both visible and infrared wavelengths incident on the photodiode. The photodiode can include a layer that forms part of an external surface of the photodiode, which is disposed to receive the optical radiation incident on the photodiode and pass the optical radiation to one or more other layers of the photodiode. |
| US10383515B2 |
Method of detecting pupil center
The method includes receiving an image of a user's eye region, selecting pixels included in a central region of the image, calculating an average value of brightness values of a plurality of adjacent pixels among the pixels included in the central region, converting the plurality of adjacent pixels into one pixel having the average value as a brightness value, comparing the brightness values of the converted pixels with a critical value to binarize the converted pixels, so as to create a binarized image, detecting a row including a pixel located at an uppermost end of pixels corresponding to a pupil, from the binarized image and correcting the position of the central region such that the pupil is located at the center of the image, based on position information of the row including the pixel located at the uppermost end of the pixels corresponding to the pupil. |
| US10383513B2 |
Objective phoropter
An objective phoropter utilizing an illuminated keratometric object projecting its illumination onto the subject's cornea, and imaging the reflection therefrom in an imaging camera. Image processing of these images is used to improve the focusing and centering of the cornea subject's eyes. Once the correctly focused position of the eyes is obtained relative to the keratometer object, an accurate longitudinal position of the eyes relative to the lens wheel assemblies can also be achieved. This results in more accurate prescription generation than in prior art systems where the eyes may not be accurately positioned relative to the lens wheels. Additionally, the lens combinations of the entire phoropter wheel can be calibrated using an artificial eye having adjustable levels of aberration. Each lens combination is adjusted to supposedly correct a selected aberration level, and any residual aberration measured represents the correction to be applied to that lens combination. |
| US10383510B2 |
Implant with high vapor pressure medium
An implant delivery system can be configured to deliver an inflatable implant into a bladder via a urethra. The delivery system can comprise an elongate tubular body, an inflation tube and an implant decoupler. The tubular body can comprise a central lumen configured to hold an inflatable implant in an initial un-inflated state for delivery of the implant into the bladder. A method of use can include passing a distal tip of the elongate tubular body into the bladder. The implant can be inflated and released into the bladder. |
| US10383506B2 |
Height-adjusting device for shelves of appliances, in particular for dishwasher racks
A height adjusting device for shelves of appliances, in particular for dishwasher racks, has a pivoting stop element that can swing on its own weight between an engaged and disengaged position about a pivot point attached to a support. The stop element, when in the engaged position, interacts with a bracket on a shelf as it is raised with respect to the support to engage stop seats on that bracket to set the rack to a given height. When the rack is fully raised, a feature of the bracket tips the pivoting stop element to the disengaged position so that the rack may be lowered. |
| US10383504B2 |
Dishwasher with controlled rotation of lower spray arm
An automatic dishwasher having a wash tub defining at least a portion of a wash chamber, a first sprayer mounted within the wash chamber for rotatable movement therein, a liquid flow path fluidly coupling the wash chamber to the first sprayer, a valve assembly located within the liquid flow path and having a valve element rotatable about a first axis of rotation and between at least first and second positions to selectively divert liquid in the liquid flow path to the first sprayer and a drive system. |
| US10383501B2 |
Broom apparatus with removable auxiliary tool
This invention relates to a broom including an elongate handle attached at one end to a head, a plurality of bristles attached to the head on a different side from the handle, and an auxiliary tool portion configured for use in any one or more of the group selected from scraping, cutting and scooping. The auxiliary tool portion is removably attached to the head and/or handle by means of a quick-release mechanism. The quick release mechanism may include a lever, skewer and stop, and the lever having a cam. The auxiliary tool portion may project forwardly from the broom and/or downwardly having a substantially rigid lower edge. |
| US10383500B2 |
Dual-bladed scraper with a rotatable blade-retaining head
A dual-bladed scraper includes a handle extending between a proximal end including a grip portion and a distal end extending forwardly of the proximal end. A blade-retaining head is rotatably mounted to the distal end for pivotal movement about a head-rotation axis. The head has opposed first and second ends configured for retaining, respectively, first and second scraping blades on mutually opposite sides of the head-rotation axis about which the head is pivotable between first and second angular positions. The first angular position is such that the first blade is in a deployed attitude and the second blade is shrouded in a non-deployed attitude beneath the handle. Conversely, the second angular position is such that the second blade is in a deployed attitude and the first blade is shrouded in a non-deployed attitude beneath the handle. |
| US10383499B2 |
Wet robot docking station
The present disclosure provides a base station for receiving a mobile cleaning robot including a docking structure. The docking structure includes a horizontal surface and at least two electrical charging contacts, each of the electrical charging contacts having a contact surface positioned above the horizontal surface. The base station also includes a platform that is connectable to the docking structure. The platform includes a raised rear surface having a front portion and a rear portion, two wheel wells located in the front portion of the raised rear surface of the platform, and a plurality of raised surface features forward of the raised rear surface configured to support an underside portion of the mobile cleaning robot. |
| US10383496B2 |
Floor cleaning machine
A floor cleaning machine including a base including a suction nozzle and a distribution nozzle, a handle pivotably coupled to the base about a pivot axis, a supply tank assembly coupled to the handle, and a suction motor assembly in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. The floor cleaning machine further includes a recovery tank coupled to the handle in fluid communication with the suction motor assembly to receive and store fluid and dirt drawn through the suction nozzle and an expandable hose fluidly communicating the recovery tank and the suction nozzle. The hose is in an expanded configuration when the handle is pivoted to a substantially upright position and the hose is in a retracted configuration when the handle is pivoted about the pivot axis to a reclined position and the hose at least partially wraps around the pivot axis in the expanded and the retracted configurations. |
| US10383495B2 |
Cleaning tool for a floor cleaning machine and a floor cleaning machine
A cleaning tool for a floor cleaning machine is proposed which includes a cleaning-action device and a supporting part on which the cleaning-action device is arranged and by means of which the cleaning tool is fixable to the floor cleaning machine, wherein the supporting part includes a seating having a wall and a seating space for a tool holding head of the floor cleaning machine which is bounded by the wall, and the wall includes a holding region for the tool holding head, wherein the wall includes an insertion region for the tool holding head to which the holding region is adjoined, wherein the seating space is widened in the insertion region in comparison with the holding region and tapers towards the holding region. |
| US10383494B2 |
Clutch device for upright vacuum cleaner and upright vacuum cleaner having same
A clutch device for an upright vacuum cleaner and an upright vacuum cleaner having the same are provided. The clutch device is disposed between an electric motor assembly and a machine body assembly of the upright vacuum cleaner, the electric motor assembly includes an electric motor housing and an electric motor, the machine body assembly includes a machine body and a bridging member rotatably connected to the electric motor housing. The clutch device includes a slide chute; and a triggering member having a first end provided with a sliding column slidably fitted in the slide chute and a second end provided with a toggling rod configured to stir the electric motor to move. When the bridging member drives the slide chute to move, the sliding column slides along the slide chute to rotate the triggering member. When the triggering member rotates, the toggling rod stirs the electric motor to rotate. |
| US10383489B2 |
Automatic napkin dispenser
The present application provides a tucker fold dispenser for folding and dispensing a sheet of material. The tucker fold dispenser may include an outer shell, a removable roller cassette positioned within the outer shell, a paper path therethrough, a number of loading rollers positioned about the paper path, a number of folding rollers positioned about the paper path, and a tucker bar mechanism positioned about the folding rollers. |
| US10383486B2 |
Handheld motorized facial brush having three floating heads
A Handheld Motorized Facial Brush Having Three Floating Heads. The motorized device can generate rotational, oscillating or vibrating motion at a plurality of micro-treatment heads. The microheads are interchangeable and selectable from a group including bristle brushes, sponge applicator, silicone massage finger/element, among others. The device has a detachable three-headed treatment head assembly that interlocks to the main handle housing by twist-lock or other mechanism. The treatment head assembly may have the option of being pivotally attached to the handle housing in order to allow it to closely follow the contours of the user's face. Finally, the device has internal batteries that are rechargable. |
| US10383485B2 |
Systems for mimicking arm and hand movement
An example system includes a manipulation device configured to be mounted to a sanitation apparatus for storing or disposing human waste. The manipulation device includes a first arm mechanism, a second arm mechanism, a first articulating joint mechanically coupling the first arm mechanism to the second arm mechanism, a grasping mechanism, and a second articulating joint mechanically coupling the second arm mechanism to the grasping mechanism. The system also includes a control module communicatively coupled to the manipulation device and configured to control the manipulation device. |
| US10383484B2 |
Sloped shower tiling frame
A frame having a slope for supporting tiles of a shower floor, having: a plurality of slats in a grid formation; a higher portion and a lower portion creating the slope; a plurality of guide rails configured to hold the tiles in place at a uniform level with each other and following the slope when placed onto the frame; a drain hole at the lower portion, the drain hole aligning with a drain of the shower floor; the slope of the frame and the tiles allowing water to flow from the higher portion to the lower portion towards the drain and quickly drain the water into the drain, thus preventing accumulation of the water on the shower floor. |
| US10383483B2 |
Mixing vessel for an electric motor-operated food processor
A mixing vessel for an electric motor-operated food processor, with a vessel floor, an agitator extending through the vessel floor into the mixing vessel, and a foot part that can be externally connected with the vessel floor, which is designed for fixing the agitator to the vessel floor. In order to prevent a user from filling the mixing vessel without the agitator properly assembled in the food processor, it is proposed that the vessel floor or foot part have a blocking element that can be exposed to the spring force of a spring element, and can be shifted against the spring force by means of a corresponding contact element of the foot part or vessel floor from a blocking position that prevents a fixation of the agitator into a release position that enables a fixation. |
| US10383481B2 |
Blender including noise blocking device
Disclosed is a blender including a noise blocking device. The blender includes: a container receiving food therein and having a processing member in which a processing member for processing food accommodated in the container is rotatably mounted thereon; a handle connected to the container; a body configured to allow the container to be mounted on an upper side thereof and receiving a drive device for supplying drive force for rotation of the processing member; and a noise blocking device connected to the body to define a closed space for receiving the container, wherein the handle is disposed outside the noise blocking device. The blender has a compact and simple structure, and provides user convenience. The noise blocking device of the blender can have an improved noise blocking effect. |
| US10383480B2 |
Mill, milling machine, and beverage preparation apparatus
A mill includes a first mill having a first grinding region, a second mill having a second grinding region opposed to the first grinding region and provided to be rotatable relatively to the first mill, and a heat radiation mechanism which is provided in at least one of the first mill and the second mill and radiates friction heat generated as a result of rotation of the first mill and the second mill relative to each other, and the heat radiation mechanism is provided in a portion except for the first grinding region and the second grinding region. |
| US10383478B2 |
Industrial food fryer
A cooking tank 112 for a food fryer 100 includes a lower heating zone 154 for receiving a heating element of heat exchanger 120, and an upper product zone 152 in which a product transporting conveying system 122 is positioned. The lower heating zone of the tank 112 is narrower in width than the upper product zone 154 of the tank. Conveyor side bars 140 extend upwardly from shoulders 170 extending laterally from the narrower side walls at the heating zone of the tank to the wider side walls 168 at the product zone of the tank. Conveyor side bars 140 extend upwardly from the shoulders 170, inwardly of the side walls 168, to support the conveying system 122. |
| US10383471B1 |
Package protecting delivery receptacle with expandable attachment bracket
A package-protecting delivery receptacle is attached to a front of the door by a sheet metal belt structure that slidably extends laterally on two sides of the receptacle and around two sides of the door, and in which a clamping mechanism that includes a rotatable clamping knob with a rubber or soft plastic contact surface secures the belt structure to a rear surface of two horizontally-opposed sides of the door. The clamping mechanism is removably attached to the belt structure by a slot and tab, or by a tongue and slider securing arrangement. The belt structure may be made up of two bracket sections that are independently extendable from the two lateral sides of the receptacle. |
| US10383470B2 |
Anti-fatigue mat/shock pad
An anti-fatigue mat/shock pad has a mat body with a top surface, a bottom surface, a left side edge, a right side edge and a top and bottom edges. The top and bottom surface of the mat have raised regions thereon which are made up of longitudinally extending raised ribs arranged in parallel fashion with respect to one another and spaced apart a selected distance by longitudinal channels. The longitudinal ribs on the top surface are offset from the longitudinal ribs on the bottom surface in an alternating fashion so that they present a staggered array when viewed in cross section. This particular pattern of raised ribs on the top and bottom surfaces of the mat produces a non-linear deformation pattern under impact forces in use, such as would be caused by athletes running or jumping on an athletic field. |
| US10383468B2 |
Adjustable cutlery implement restraining system
A cutlery implement restraining system is provided. The cutlery implement restraining system includes a housing having a base, an upper wall, a front wall, a back wall and a sidewall, the sidewall extending substantially between the front wall and the back wall, and the sidewall extending substantially between the base and the upper wall, a cavity formed in the housing, the cavity at least partially bounded by the base, the front wall and the back wall, an implement carrier disposed within the cavity, the implement carrier being selectively positionable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing, and a securement system for releasably securing the implement carrier in the first position relative to the housing, the securement system being disposed on at least one of either the implement carrier and the housing. |
| US10383467B2 |
Food substance heating and dispensing system
A dispensing system for heating and dispensing a food substance in a liquid state includes a portable dispensing unit including housing including a reservoir for holding a food substance, a heater operable to heat the substance to an operating temperature for producing a liquid, and a pump for dispensing the liquid via a dispensing tube and spray nozzle. A manually activated actuator operates to initiate the dispensing cycle. Control circuitry associated with the dispensing unit monitors the liquid temperature and controls operation of pump and unit. The dispensing unit may be powered by a rechargeable battery. A charging base provides a dock for recharging the battery of the dispensing unit. The pump may include an auto-reverse feature to draw the liquid back into reservoir when not dispensing the liquid for preventing clogs in the dispensing system. |
| US10383464B2 |
Flower pots support modular system
A flower pot support assembly includes a rectangular panel defining a few windows. The support is engaged and retained into a corresponding panel window via lateral flange grooves. An arcuate seat is made integral to the panel window periphery and abuttingly cooperates with a corresponding flower pot support and associated window edge sloping ramps for flower pot support sliding and tilting engagement within the panel window, all in such a way as to releasably lock the flower pot support in nesting condition inside the panel window with the support member mouth facing upwardly. |
| US10383463B2 |
Methods for improving straightness in the vertical plane of retractable screen partitions
Improvements in the straightness in the vertical plane of a screen panel attached within a rectangular frame structure employing split tubes as its top and bottom edges/struts are described. Areas permitting the straightness of the screen panel to be improved include zip attachment of the screen panel to the split tubes, dependence of teeth orientation, reinforcement of the frame structure using struts, clamping of the split tubes to the frame, and modification of the screen panel, individually or in any combination thereof. |
| US10383459B2 |
Deflector for display cases
Display cases may include deflectors and fans. The deflectors may alter air currents generated by fans to provide an air current to display portions of the display case. In some implementations, the altered air current may have a first portion with a velocity that is greater than a velocity of a second portion, where the first portion is closer to a display portion of the display case. |
| US10383458B1 |
Infant support seat cushion
An infant support and stabilization cushion seat to provide a safe and secure containment and retainment of an infant in a sitting position. The support cushion seat is formed of a resilient shape retaining foam core with a yielding encapsulating surface cover material defining a contoured child receiving area therewithin. An insertable access retainment tray portion overlies a portion of the child receiving area with deflectable under child placement and retrieval returning to the original orientation, once released. |
| US10383456B1 |
Baby walker training device
A walker to assist an infant in walking system including an infant walker assembly having, a triangular-shaped base unit including a horizontal support portion and, a perpendicular support portion; a first vertical support bar; an angled support portion; a T-shaped handle; and at least three wheels coupled to the triangular-shaped base unit. The infant walker assembly is made of non-toxic coated metal material for safety of the infant. The horizontal support portion and the perpendicular support portion together form the triangular-shaped base unit. The three wheels are positionally coupled to the T-shaped base-unit making said infant walker assembly movable so that said infant-user can push said infant walker assembly when learning how to walk. |
| US10383455B2 |
Depth-adjustable bassinet
A frame is configured to rest on a support surface and an infant-receiving receptacle is supported above the support surface by the frame. The infant-receiving receptacle includes a bottom/floor panel forming a bed for the child to sleep upon and a peripheral sidewall surrounding the bottom panel and extending between the bottom panel and the frame. The bassinet includes a depth-adjustment mechanism that enables a caregiver to selectively adjust the depth of the infant-receiving receptacle by raising or lowering the bottom panel of the infant-receiving receptacle. Various embodiments can also include wheels, rollers, or other mechanisms for rolling, sliding, or gliding the bassinet across the support surface. Some embodiments include a height-adjustment mechanism, downward-recessed front wall, longitudinal-axis folding canopy, inverted-eggcrate bed pad, and/or base-positioned foot rest. |
| US10383452B2 |
Bottom for bed apparatus
To provide a bottom for a bed apparatus that can relieve the sensation of being pressed and that at the same time is lightweight, easy to transport and can be cleaned easily. A bottom for a bed apparatus having a back-raising mechanism, includes a flexing bottom that is arranged between a back bottom and a hip bottom and can be flexed. In a back-raising operation, the flexing bottom flexes between the back bottom and the hip bottom while sliding downward over the surface of the uprising back bottom. |
| US10383451B2 |
Portable head support
The invention is directed to a portable head support designed to fit in the interior of a carry-on article carried by a passenger. The device provides head support for those who prefer sleeping in a face-down position and comprises a base and a head support connected along at least one of their abutting edges by a mechanism which permits the angle between the base and head support to be adjusted by the user. |
| US10383450B2 |
Buoyant pool lounge chair
A buoyant pool lounge chair is disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair, frame members collectively form an open chair frame with buoyant cushions forming a chair seat and a backrest as well as a left arm rest and a right arm rest. The left arm rest and the right arm rest are each intersected by a cup holder. A recess in the cup holder has a forward tilt relative to a horizontal axis having an angle between approximately 20 degrees and approximately 40 degrees toward the front end of the buoyant pool lounge chair. In operation, when the buoyant pool lounge chair is supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, the forward tilt of the cup holder provides a compensating-leveling mechanism that mitigates spilling of liquid in the cup when the cup is placed within the cup holder. |
| US10383446B2 |
Chair
A chair includes a base, a support element and a torsion element. The support element is coupled to the base and includes a seat region, a backrest region and a transition region connecting the seat region and the backrest region. The backrest region is reclinable relative to the seat region by way of elastic deformation of the support element. The torsion element is coupled to the base and to the backrest region. The torsion element controls the reclining of the backrest region relative to the seat region. The support element is exclusively connected to the torsion element above a lumbar region, wherein the backrest region can be inclined and/or twisted in relation to the seat region. |
| US10383445B2 |
Dynamically balanced seat assembly having independently and arcuately movable backrest and method
A seat assembly including a seat, a backrest and a mounting assembly mounting the seat in a near horizontal orientation for movement along an upwardly concaved arcuate seat path having a center of curvature proximate the center of mass of a person seated on the seat, and mounting assembly further mounting the backrest in a near vertical orientation for movement independently of the seat along a forwardly concaved arcuate path having a center curvature proximate the center of mass of the person. An adjustment assembly is provided for adjusting the radius of curvature of the path of motion of the backrest. Also provided are a backrest tilt adjustment assembly, an armrest adjustment assembly, a seat biasing assembly and a seat motion latching assembly. A method of self-adjusting support and alignment of a backrest also is disclosed. |
| US10383444B1 |
Chin and arm supporting device
An arm and chin support device for a user that is to be seated for an extended time period. The arm and chin support includes a lap support having a base for resting on the lap of a user. The base includes a first leg pad, a second leg pad, and an intermediate curved pad that joins the first and second leg pads together. A length adjustable central mast is pivotally attached to the intermediate curved pad. Also included is an arm support that is movably adjustable. The arm support includes a tubular member and an arm carrier for supporting an arm of a user. In addition, a chin support is pivotally attached to an upper end of the central mast. |
| US10383443B2 |
Modular assembly for high leg row seating
A modular base system is provided that allows easy installation and maintenance in a row of motion seating units. Arms are easily removable from a base assembly. The base assembly also provides structure allowing easy installation and removal of the motion mechanism. The base assembly also allows easy installation and removal of a back panel. The motion mechanism includes a pivotal seat frame attachment allowing the seat to be pivoted upwardly, from the front of the mechanism. |
| US10383441B1 |
Server rack
A server rack includes two opposing fixing frames, a side plate fixed to each fixing frame and a supporting rail extending from each side plate, the supporting rails extending toward each other. The two side plates are opposite and parallel to each other. The server rack further includes two rotatable guiding members, each is fixed to a free end of the side plate away from the fixing frame. The guiding member includes a base plate positioned on a side of the side plate and a guiding portion inwardly depressed from the base plate. For ease of installation, wedge portions of the guiding portions receive the edges of a server being installed and guide the edges accurately towards the supporting rails. |
| US10383437B1 |
Locker system modification kit
A kit, including first and second structural members, each having an elongated, generally flat intermediate member with a proximal end and a distal end and a first face and an oppositely disposed second face, an elongated, generally flat notched distal member connected to and extending from the distal end of the elongated, generally flat intermediate member, and an elongated proximal member connected to and extending from the proximal end of the elongated, generally flat intermediate member. Respective elongated slots for receiving a dowel rod formed in the first face of the first elongated proximal member and the second face of the second elongated proximal member. A plurality of fastener apertures are formed through the elongated proximal member. The kit also includes a pair of dowel rods for engaging the elongated slots and a plurality of fasteners for securing the first and second structural members to a locker wall. |
| US10383436B1 |
Bar table with a visual image display apparatus
A bar table with a visual image display apparatus including a table and a pair of side countertop extensions. A door is hingedly disposed within a rear side of the table. A transparent projection screen is diagonally disposed within a front side of the table. An activation control is disposed on the front side of the table, a speaker having wireless capabilities is disposed on a bottom side of the table, a plurality of light emitting diodes is disposed on an underside of the speaker, and a projector is disposed within the table. The activation control is configured to activate the projector to project one of a plurality of holograms off the transparent projection screen so that a user can view one of the plurality of holograms when facing the front side of the table. |
| US10383434B2 |
Folding table
A folding table for an aircraft comprising a supporting device for a tabletop, a pull-out device for moving the supporting device from a vertical stowing position to a horizontal usage position via a pull-out position, wherein the pull-out device has a guiding device for guiding the supporting device between the stowing position and the pull-out position, wherein the guiding device has a linear first guide track for a first guide element on the supporting device and a second guide track for a second guide element on the supporting device, which second guide track has linear and arcuate segments, wherein the supporting device is slid along the linear segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the stowing position into the pull-out position, and is pivoted along the arcuate segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the pull-out position into the usage position. |
| US10383433B1 |
Expansible table
A Jupe-style radial expansion table has a centerpiece with radial slots in its top. The expansion leaves of the table have pins on centermost parts of the leaves that extend into the slots in the top of a table centerpiece to center the leaves as they deploy. Wedges on the bottoms of the inner leaf segments of the expansion leaves help guide the inner leaf segments on a trajectory toward the centerpiece. |
| US10383426B2 |
Load distribution system
An exemplary embodiment includes a load distribution system including an outer shell configured to attach to a belt on a user's waist. The outer shell at least partially supports a load adjacent to the user's back. The outer shell also includes a height adjustment system operable by the user to select a desired height and a buffer system protecting the user from shocks associated with the load moving a distance in congruence with a cadence of the user's movement. |
| US10383423B2 |
Twisted tooth comb apparatus
Examples relating to twisted teeth combs are described herein. An example apparatus may include a base with one or more twisted teeth attached. Particularly, each twisted tooth may have a twisted structure, such as a structure similar to a twist drill bit used by a power drill. As such, the arrangement of the teeth on the apparatus can vary within examples. For instance, the apparatus can include straight teeth and twisted teeth arranged in an alternating order. Additionally, in some implementations, an example apparatus relating to twisted teeth combs can include one or more components, such as a handle connected to the base and/or a storage compartment configured to receive and hold liquids (e.g., hair gel) or substances. |
| US10383419B2 |
Buoyancy dry bag
A buoyancy dry bag includes an air valve unit, and first and second body parts that are connected to each other and that cooperatively define a receiving space. The first body part has a lining layer made of thermoplastic polyurethane, and an external layer structure having an inner layer disposed at an outer side of the lining layer and made of thermoplastic polyurethane, an outer layer contacting an outer surface of the inner layer and made of polyester, and a pattern layer contacting the outer layer. The first body part defines a first air chamber between the lining layer and the inner layer. The air valve unit includes a first air valve mounted to the external layer structure for injection of air into the first air chamber therethrough. |
| US10383417B2 |
Contact lens case and related methods and kits
A case is provided for holding one or more contact lenses. The case is configured to receive an inner pod, and the case includes an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is structured to move relative to the lower part from an open configuration wherein the upper and lower parts are at least partially separated to a closed configuration wherein the upper and lower parts are together. The upper part is also structured to move relative to the lower part from a disengaged position to an engaged position wherein, in the disengaged position, the case is movable between the open and closed configurations and in the engaged position, the case is locked in the closed configuration. |
| US10383413B1 |
Ring support
A ring support and method of supporting a ring on a finger of a wearer having an enlarged knuckle, includes a soft, pliable ring-shaped body sized and dimensioned to slide over the wearer's enlarged knuckle and rest securely on a finger segment of the wearer. The body has a thickness sized and dimensioned to a ring size substantially as large as the wearer's enlarged knuckle and an outer surface on an outer circumference configured to receive a ring. The ring support may further include a channel to receive the ring on the outer circumference of the body, which may include a first flange and a second flange. The ring support may be made from silicone rubber. |
| US10383411B2 |
Vented ring and method
A vented or decorative finger ring and its method of manufacture that employs a co-injection mold casting of the vented or decorative finger ring that is formed with joined outer and inner rings where the inner ring includes a plurality of interconnected lateral and longitudinal slots or grooves, where the lateral slots or grooves are space apart and extend from the inner ring edges that each connect to a series of linked longitudinal slots or grooves formed around the inner ring that extend to the inner surface of the outer ring, forming air flow paths across the inner ring, between the inner ring edges. |
| US10383407B2 |
Retaining device having hooks
A hooked retaining device (100) for defining at least a portion of a reception groove formed at the periphery of an article comprises a retaining element (10) made by injection molding. The retaining element has a first side wall (11) and a second side wall (12) that are spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction, and a base (20) connecting together said side walls (11, 12). The side walls (11, 12) and the base (20) define a retaining groove (14) that is open in a main direction (z) in order to receive a counterpart having hooks or loops. According to the invention, at least one of the side walls (11, 12) presents a plurality of hooks (30) adapted to co-operate with the counterpart, each hook (30) having at least one hooking portion oriented towards the base (20) of the retaining element (10). |
| US10383406B2 |
Illuminated safety belt buckle for a safety belt device of a motor vehicle
An illuminated belt buckle for a seat belt device of a motor vehicle including a housing (1), a push button (2) displaceable in the housing (1), an insertion slot (12) delimited by an edge section (23) of the housing (1) and the push button (2) for insertion of a belt tongue that can be locked in the belt buckle, and at least one light-emitting surface (13,14). The light-emitting surface (13,14) having a linear contour, the shape of which matches the shaping of a laterally positioned edge side (24) of the push button (2) when viewed toward the insertion slot (12). |
| US10383404B2 |
Lace-tongue attachment for ankle stabilizing device
An ankle stabilizing device having a lace-tongue attachment includes a body member, a plurality of eyelets extending along the front edges of the body member, and a centering lace. The centering lace is secured to the ankle stabilizing device between the pair of eyelets at the toe-end of the device such that the central portion of the centering lace is precluded from passing through either of the toe-end pair of eyelets. |
| US10383402B2 |
Double sided adhesive tape with release tab for enhanced shoe adherence to skin and removal
A tape is provided for adhering skin to a shoe having: a substrate; an insole side of the substrate having an insole adhesive; an insole adhesive liner covering the insole adhesive; a skin side of the substrate having a skin adhesive, wherein the skin adhesive has a characteristic different from the insole adhesive; a skin adhesive liner covering the skin adhesive; and a release tab formed by a portion of the insole side of the substrate devoid of insole adhesive. The tape can have the following options: the release tab is at the arch end of the substrate; insole side of the substrate has less stick potential compared to the skin side, which results in the insole side being less sticky than the skin side; or insole adhesive has less stick potential compared to the skin adhesive, which results in the insole adhesive being less sticky than the skin adhesive. |
| US10383401B2 |
Footwear manufacturing with a collar liner
An article of footwear flat pattern with an integrated collar liner is provided. The flat pattern has a flat upper with a top surface forming an exterior of a dimensionally formed article of footwear and a bottom surface facing an internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article of footwear. The flat pattern also includes a collar liner that is coupled with the flat upper at an ankle opening. The collar liner has an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface. The exterior surface forms an exposed surface of the internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article and the interior surface faces the flat upper bottom surface within the internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article. However, the collar liner external surface faces the flat upper top surface at an ankle opening coupling location. |
| US10383400B2 |
Visco-elastic insert
The present invention relates to visco-elastic inserts, in particular to shoe inserts, and in particular to heel supports having a main body with regions of dissimilar hardness. |
| US10383397B2 |
Fluid-filled chamber with a stacked tensile member
A fluid-filled chamber may have a barrier, a stacked tensile member, and a fluid. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that is sealed to define an interior void. The stacked tensile member may be located within the interior void and includes a first tensile element and a second tensile element that are joined to each other. Additionally, opposite sides of the stacked tensile member are joined to the barrier. The fluid is located within the interior void and may be pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier and induce tension in the stacked tensile member. In some configurations, each of the tensile elements may be a spacer textile. |
| US10383394B2 |
Sole structure with bottom-loaded compression
A running shoe includes an upper coupled to a sole structure. The sole structure includes a compressible midsole and an outsole. The midsole possesses a first compression value. A compression plate or insert possessing a second compression value is positioned between the midsole and the outsole. Specifically, the insert is softer, or has a smaller compression value, than the midsole. The outsole wraps around a sole structure such that it contacts the midsole and the insert. The outer surface of the outsole includes a series of treads or traction elements extending along the bottom and sides of the outsole. With this configuration, when the sole structure contacts an uneven topography, the outsole conforms around the topography, stabilizing the footwear during use. |
| US10383393B2 |
Method of manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber with a reinforcing element
Several sole components and a method of manufacturing those sole components are disclosed. In general, each sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing element extending around a portion of the bladder. The reinforcing element is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some configurations, the reinforcing element is die-cut from a sheet of polymer material, and the reinforcing element may exhibit a layered configuration. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing element may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing element during the molding process. |
| US10383392B2 |
Footwear having auxetic structures with controlled properties
An article of footwear includes a sole incorporating an auxetic structure. The article of footwear further includes a strobel that may be placed along the auxetic structure of the sole. The strobel may restrict the motion of the auxetic structure in particular locations. The strobel may be used to provide rigidity and support in the area of the strobel. |
| US10383390B2 |
Sole cushioning module
A sole cushioning module includes a contacting plate, a base plate, a connecting portion and a first spring leaf. The contacting plate abuts against a sole. The base plate and the contacting plate form a space. The connecting portion connects with the contacting plate and the base plate. The first spring leaf is located within the space. The first spring leaf connects with the base plate. The first spring leaf is curved and forms a first outer curved surface. A first region of the first outer curved surface abuts against the contacting plate. When the contacting plate moves towards the base plate, the contacting plate presses on the first outer curved surface. The first spring leaf deforms, and the first outer curved surface slides relative to the contacting plate. The first region shifts towards an end of the first spring leaf connecting with the base plate. |
| US10383381B2 |
Glove
The present disclosure generally relates to a glove and, more particularly, to a conformal glove which retains tactile sensitivity and increases overall handgrip of the user, in addition to maintaining manual dexterity and maximizing air ventilation. |
| US10383380B2 |
Yoga apparatus
An athletic strap includes a glove portion including a plantar aspect, a dorsal aspect, and a cavity defined between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The cavity is configured to receive at least part of a hand or a foot of a user. The glove portion further includes a first opening at one end of the glove portion and a second opening at another end of the glove portion. The first and second openings provide ingress to or egress from the cavity. The glove portion further includes a strip extending between the plantar and dorsal aspects. The strip is adjacent to the second opening. The glove portion further includes a first indicium disposed on the plantar aspect. The first indicium extends along a first axis. The first axis is coincident with a portion of the strip. |
| US10383378B1 |
Therapeutic massage gloves
The therapeutic massage gloves is a therapeutic device. The therapeutic massage gloves is adapted to be worn on a hand of a therapist. The therapeutic massage gloves is adapted for use with a patient or client. The therapeutic massage gloves is adapted for use in massage activities. The therapeutic massage gloves comprises a glove that further comprises a trank, a plurality of finger stalls, and a plurality of therapeutic devices. The plurality of finger stalls are attached to the trank. The plurality of therapeutic devices are attached to a location selected from the group consisting of the trank and the plurality of finger stalls. Each therapeutic device selected from the plurality of therapeutic devices is a tool that is used to knead a muscle during massage activities. |
| US10383376B1 |
Safety vest
A protective body vest is disclosed applicable to industrial and contractor related work for carrying heavy and irregular shaped objects on the user's shoulder. The vest is in the shape of a typical armless vest, but can be adapted to have long sleeves to protect the wearers' arms as well as his torso, neck and shoulder. The vest has thick variable type padding for the vest garment and has a combination hard and soft support for the shoulder pads. Reflective bands on the vest offer protection by giving notice to all around of the wearer's presence. |
| US10383375B2 |
Environmentally responsive fibers and garments
The present invention relates to a dynamic fiber/yarn capable of changing in response to external stimuli. The fiber/yarn in accordance with the present invention undergoes a radial symmetric change. The fiber/yarn in accordance with the present invention may be heat sensitive, moisture sensitive, magnetic field sensitive, electromagnetic field sensitive, etc. |
| US10383371B2 |
Electronic smoking article and improved heater element
An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater. The heater is formed of a mesh material. |
| US10383370B2 |
Electronic cigarette having reusable base with heating element
An electronic cigarette comprising a base part and a cartridge configured to be assembled thereto, said base part comprising a battery and at least one heating element connected to the battery, and said cartridge comprising: a substance chamber configured for containing therein a substance to be smoked, said substance chamber comprising a substance outlet; a vaporization chamber in communication with the substance outlet for receiving said substance therein; and at least one heat transfer unit configured, at least when the cartridge is assembled to the base part, for being heated by the heating element of the base part and for heating the substance being provided via said substance outlet for its vaporization in the vaporization chamber. |
| US10383366B2 |
Electronic cigarette
An atomizing electronic cigarette has an atomizing core component and a liquid storage component. including an electric heater. The electric heater may have a through hole aligned with a channel passing through the liquid storage component. The cigarette can heat and uniformly vaporize liquid from the liquid storage component, with the user inhaling the vaporized liquid. The vapor generated by the atomizing process may be cooled as it flows through the channel. |
| US10383365B2 |
Craving suppression method and non-electric nicotine delivery systems and method of use thereof
A nicotine delivery system including: a first reservoir configured to contain a nicotine solution; a second reservoir configured to contain another edible liquid; and a cap attached to the first reservoir and the second reservoir, the cap including: a nozzle; and a spray mechanism that, when activated, controls an amount of the nicotine solution from the first reservoir and an amount of the edible liquid from the second reservoir to be emitted through the nozzle as a spray. |
| US10383360B2 |
Wax encapsulated flavour delivery system for tobacco
A smoking composition includes tobacco material and a flavor delivery system. The flavor delivery system includes a flavor material and first wax material forming a core and a second wax material encapsulating the core. The second wax material being a different wax material than the first wax material. |
| US10383359B2 |
Apparatus for inserting objects into a filter component of a smoking article and associated method
Apparatuses are provided for manufacturing a rod member for a cigarette filter element. Each rod member defines a longitudinal axis and includes a generally longitudinally-extending filter material and a plurality of objects disposed therein along the longitudinal axis. Such an apparatus comprises a rod-forming unit configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An object insertion unit is configured to introduce a plurality of objects into engagement with the rod member. A rod-dividing unit is configured to divide the rod member into a plurality of rod portions such that each rod portion includes a plurality of the objects. Associated methods are also provided. |
| US10383358B2 |
Cannabinoid containing cannabis extract infused into rolling paper
A rolling paper is formed according to a modified conventional paper-making process. The end product is infused with cannabinoids from an oil extract from the cannabis plant. Since paper-making is highly water intensive and the cannabinoid containing cannabis extract is an oil that is ordinarily immiscible in the water, an emulsifier is used to allow the cannabinoids to evenly disperse in the making of the paper. The addition of the cannabinoids and the emulsifier is done prior to the drying of the paper. Preferably, the emulsifier and cannabinoids are added during the sizing step of the paper-making. Preferably the emulsifier is a starch-like carbohydrate, a modified starch, more preferably hydroxy-propyl-methyl-cellulose. The cannabinoid containing cannabis extract can be added at the pulping, web-forming step and/or preferably at the sizing step of paper-making. |
| US10383357B2 |
Selective reduction of tobacco-specific nitrosamines and related methods
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to electrochemical reduction of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). According to certain methods described herein, a tobacco composition containing one or more TSNAs and nicotine is contacted with a solvent to form a tobacco mixture. In some embodiments, the tobacco mixture is introduced into an electrochemical device comprising an anode and a cathode. The tobacco mixture may, in some cases, form at least part of an initial electrolyte mixture that is in physical contact with at least a portion of the anode and at least a portion of the cathode. In some instances, an electrical potential is applied between the anode and the cathode, thereby reducing one or more TSNAs in the initial electrolyte mixture and producing a reduced electrolyte mixture. In certain cases, application of the electrical potential between the anode and the cathode does not cause non-TSNA components of the tobacco mixture (e.g., nicotine) to undergo electrochemical reduction or any other chemical reaction. |
| US10383352B2 |
Food composition comprising gas bubbles
The present invention relates in general to field of food and drinks. In particular, it relates to a food composition comprising a lipid-in-water emulsion wherein gas is dispersed in the lipid in the form of a foam. Triglyceride crystals are present at the gas-lipid interface. The invention also provides a process for forming such a food composition. |
| US10383351B2 |
Granules comprising an active substance
The present invention relates to granules comprising an active substance, obtained by spray-drying an emulsion comprising said active substance, solid particles, water and a water-soluble biopolymer having a molecular weight below 100 KDa. The invention further relates to a process for obtaining such granules and to products containing them. |
| US10383345B2 |
Method for obtaining napin and cruciferin or a mixture thereof from rapeseed
Described is a method for obtaining a mixture of the rapeseed proteins napin and cruciferin, or the individual proteins, in pure form from rapeseed meal, wherein once a raw extract has been obtained using a suitable extraction medium the desired proteins are purified from the raw extract by several purification steps at defined pH levels. |
| US10383343B2 |
Installation for producing and/or processing confectionery masses and method for producing and/or processing confectionery masses
An installation and method for producing and/or processing confectionery masses which are made from at least one liquid raw material and granular and/or powdery raw materials. The installation includes at least a first mixing container and at least one further product-processing device. The first mixing container has at least one raw-material inlet and a product outlet and a mixing device for mixing the raw materials at least largely homogeneously. At least the mixing container includes at least one spraying device in an upper container region, which at least one spraying device serves to feed the at least one liquid raw material, wherein at least one outlet cone of the spraying device is directed, at least in some regions, toward an inner wall surface of the first mixing container. |
| US10383340B2 |
Rounder bar with blade having zonal adjustment to control dough leakage
A rounder bar including a blade in continuous contact with a conveyor for forming dough into various shapes. An adjustable footer on the rounder bar includes a plurality of adjustment tools that can be adjusted in selectable zones to minimize dough leakage in any selected zone across the length of the rounder bar. Each adjustment tool is connected to a corresponding locking plate that is disposed in a recess in the blade. The pressure of the blade against the conveyor in a particular zone is responsive to rotation of the adjustment tool in that particular zone, enabling adjustment of dough leakage in that zone. |
| US10383337B2 |
In situ silver salt reduction and methacrylate polymerization
A method of making an antimicrobial poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/silver nanocomposite comprising PMMA and silver nanoparticles. The method includes reacting at least one silver salt with a methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer in at least one organic solvent free of water and in the presence of at least one organic free radical initiator to polymerize the MMA monomer to form the PMMA by free radical polymerization while reducing in-situ the silver salt to form the silver nanoparticles, wherein the silver nanoparticles have an average particle size of 35-60 nm, and wherein the PMMA forms a matrix that encloses the silver nanoparticles. |
| US10383336B2 |
Solutions employing herbicides and buffered amine oxides to kill weeds and related methods
Solutions for killing weeds include a herbicide admixed with a buffered amine oxide. The synergism between the two components reduces the amount of herbicide which must be employed to achieve an effective weed kill. Related methods involve application of the solution to the weeds to be killed. |
| US10383329B2 |
Preservatives
There is described a composition comprising a microparticle component; optionally an encapsulated active agent; and a preservative amount of one or more terpenes. |
| US10383328B2 |
Agricultural adjuvant compositions of oil/surfactant/salt emulsions and methods for use
An adjuvant composition that contains (a) one or more anionic surfactant compounds, (b) one or more one or more fatty acid alkyl ester compounds, and (c) one or more salts is useful as a component of pesticide compositions. |
| US10383327B2 |
Emulsifiable granule obtainable by mixing an pesticidal emulsion with solid dispersant and extruding the resulting paste
The present invention relates to a method for preparing an emulsifiable granule comprising the steps of a) emulsifying water with a solution of a pesticide in a water-insoluble solvent, b) contacting the emulsion resulting from step a) and a solid dispersant containing a water-soluble polycarboxylate and a water-soluble anionic surfactant, and c) extruding the paste resulting from step b). The invention further relates to emulsifiable granules containing a water-insoluble solvent, a pesticide, which is dissolved in the water-insoluble solvent, a water-soluble polycarboxylate, and a water-soluble anionic surfactant. |
| US10383316B2 |
Aquarium filter
An aquarium water filtering system includes a first filtering section, a second filtering section, and a third filtering section. The first filtering section has a first housing configured to receive water, perform a first filtering action on the received water, and produce a first filtered water. The second filtering section has a second housing placed horizontally adjacent to the first housing and configured to receive first filtered water, perform a second filtering action on the first filtered water, and produce a second filtered water. The third filtering section has a third housing placed horizontally adjacent to the second housing and configured to receive the second filtered water, perform a third filtering action on the second filtered water, and produce a third filtered water for return to the aquarium. |
| US10383310B2 |
Heated livestock waterer
There is provided a heated livestock waterer having a heater chamber, a heater disposed in the heater chamber that, in operation, generates at least heated gas, and a water reservoir having at least one sidewall that is in thermal communication with the heater chamber, the water reservoir having an animal watering section and a covered section covered by a lid, the lid and the covered section defining an air space that is in fluid communication with the heater chamber via an air passage, the air space having a vent to atmosphere. |
| US10383309B2 |
Excrement hiding absorbent sheet for pets
An absorbent sheet for pets that is highly effective in concealing pet excrement. The absorbent sheet includes: a liquid-permeable front-surface sheet; a liquid-impermeable back-surface sheet; an absorbent body that is provided between the front-surface sheet and the back-surface sheet, and that absorbs liquid that has permeated through the front-surface sheet; an intermediate sheet that is arranged between the front-surface sheet and the absorbent body; and a color arrangement region that forms a color arrangement pattern together with at least one of the front-surface sheet, the back-surface sheet, and the absorbent body. The front-surface sheet is formed so as to have a lower total light transmittance than the intermediate sheet. |
| US10383306B1 |
Disposable animal litter box with an attached lid
A disposable animal litter box with an attached lid is disclosed. In both a primary and secondary embodiment, the need to purchase litter, fill the box and change the litter is eliminated by this design. In the first embodiment, a foldable and moisture-resistant cardboard, paper, or composite structure is shown. The box is pre-filled with litter. The box has reinforced sides for durability during use. Once used, an integral lid is folded back and sealed in the closed position by threading the integral handle through a slit on the lid closure flap. In a second embodiment, wherein the box and lid are constructed of sturdy plastic material, the box is pre-filled with litter. The box has a lid that will snap into in a closed position to seal for transport and disposal and fold back during use. |
| US10383302B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH525683
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH525683. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH525683, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH525683 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH525683. |
| US10383300B2 |
Spinach variety NUN 05048 SPS
The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of spinach, NUN 05048 SPS as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. |
| US10383291B2 |
Method and apparatus for planting in arid environments
An apparatus for planting a seedling (3) in an arid area comprises a vertical, downwardly tapering shroud (20) and a seedling plug (1) comprising a body of growing medium covered by a moisture resistant cap (14) which preferably is sealingly received in a lower region (22) of the shroud. The lower region of the shroud surrounding the upper portion of the seedling is buried beneath ground level (51) with at least one water reservoir (40, 200) and supplied with water via capillary wicks (43), the reservoir being buried beneath ground level and covered by a moisture resistant cover (60) which sealingly surrounds the shroud. The shroud extends above ground level to protect and shade the seedling and together with the cap (14) and cover (60) serves to retain moisture in the planting region for the first year of growth. |
| US10383288B2 |
Height-adjustable plant support structure
A height-adjustable plant support structure is a device used for providing structural support for a growing plant. The device includes a primary stabilizing tubular member and a plurality of primary extendable tubular members that is able to telescopically extend from and retract into the primary stabilizing tubular member. A plurality of accessory-mounting holes laterally traverses into the plurality of primary extendable tubular members and may accommodate hooks, ties, strings, and other accessories for supporting the growth of a plant. A flexible water-distribution conduit is positioned within the plurality of primary extendable tubular members, allowing water to be delivered directly to a plant's roots. The device height may be adjusted manually or automatically via a pneumatic telescopic cylinder. At least one flexible trellis member is utilized to support growing plants such as shrubs, grapevine, ivy, and climbing roses. |
| US10383286B2 |
Clamping apparatus
A clamping apparatus for clamping a sheet to a supporting structure of an agricultural storage apparatus. The clamping apparatus includes a first clamping section and at least one second clamping section and is attached to a wall of the supporting structure. The, or each, second clamping section includes a lever section and a catch section pivotably attached to the lever section. In use, a section of the sheet is clamped between the first clamping section and the catch section of the, or each, second clamping section thereby securing the sheet to the supporting structure. |
| US10383280B2 |
Mower deck discharge chute with drive belt tunnel
A mower deck discharge chute includes a flexible member attached with a hinge to a multi-blade mower deck, and a drive belt tunnel through the flexible member that an attachment drive belt passes through when the flexible member is pivoted up to a generally vertical position. The attachment drive belt may be on a single plane to engage a drive sheave on the multi-blade mower deck, a driven sheave on the belt driven attachment, and an idler. |
| US10383279B2 |
Electronics for an articulated harvesting combine
Disclosed is an articulated harvesting combine of a forward powered processing unit (PPU), a rear grain cart, and an articulation joint connecting the PPU and rear grain cart. Loss sensor pads in the straw discharge stream are graphically displaying to the operator. Articulation joint sensors rear teeth on an articulation joint arcuate beam and are used to display the degree of articulation to the operator. A jog motor permits the operator to move the feed house forwards/backwards to clear blockages. A right hand joystick and a left hand joystick provided control of all combine functions. |
| US10383278B2 |
Airflow for an agricultural harvesting combine
An engine cooling system for an engine carried by a grain harvesting combine having an internal combustion engine and hot exhaust components, and having a front operator cab includes a generally horizontal fan assembly located atop the harvesting combine for drawing in air, a radiator associated with the engine and over which air flows for engine cooling, and charge air coolers for combustion air cooling, and air conditioning and hydraulic coolers, a centrifugal scroll that takes the drawn in air and removes entrained particles to produce a clean exhaust air and dirty exhaust air; and a filter assembly through which the pre-cleaned exhaust air flows for producing filtered air for admittance into the engine for combustion. |
| US10383272B2 |
Tillage and fertilizer knife attachment method
A tillage implement includes at least one row unit having at least one shank assembly. The shank assembly includes a shank engaged at one end to the at least one row unit and at an opposing end to a tool. Planar members are positioned on a portion of each lateral side of the shank and the tool. The shank includes at least two mounting features and the tool includes one mounting feature. Each planar member has at least two matching mounting features for the shank and at least one matching mounting feature for the tool. A first connecting member engages at least one of the at least two matching mounting features, and a second connecting member also engages one of the at least two matching mounting features. One additional connecting member engages one mounting feature of the tool and one matching mounting feature of each planar member. |
| US10390468B2 |
Wireless power-transmission shield
The present disclosure describes aspects of a wireless power-transmission shield for a wireless charger. The wireless charger includes a wireless power transmitter configured to generate an alternating magnetic field at a charging frequency. As a result of the alternating magnetic field, a spurious electromagnetic field is further generated at a spurious frequency different than the charging frequency. The wireless charger includes a shield having an associated conductivity or an associated impedance. The shield is configured to be substantially transparent to the alternating magnetic field based on the charging frequency and the associated conductivity of the shield or the associated impedance of the shield. The shield is further configured to be lossy to the spurious electromagnetic field based on the spurious frequency and the associated conductivity of the shield or the associated impedance of the shield. |
| US10390467B2 |
Housing, circuit arrangement, drive arrangement and method for producing the circuit arrangement
A housing for a circuit assembly includes a housing interior chamber, an electromagnetic radiation-impermeable partition wall that divides the housing interior chamber into (a) a first housing interior chamber partial region configured to receive a first electrical component designed as a filter component and (b) a second housing interior chamber partial region configured to receive a second electrical component, an electromagnetic radiation-impermeable cover plate, and an electromagnetic radiation-impermeable housing section directly adjacent to the first housing interior chamber region. The partition wall, the cover plate, and the housing section enclose the first housing interior chamber partial region in three dimensions, creating a complete electromagnetic shielding of the first housing interior chamber partial region from the second housing interior chamber partial region. A circuit assembly having such a housing can be cost-effectively produced and has a reduced scope. |
| US10390464B1 |
Server heat dissipation channel structure
A server heat dissipation channel structure, used in a server having a plurality of heat generating sources installed therein, includes an upper guiding shield, a lower guiding shield and a fan. The upper guiding shield includes an upper entrance section and a flow guiding channel extended therefrom. The lower guiding shield includes a lower entrance section and a first heat dissipation channel extended therefrom. The fan includes an air output plane facing toward the upper entrance section and the lower entrance section correspondingly at the same time. In addition, the upper guiding shield includes a downward slanted channel at a rear end of the flow guiding channel opposite from a rear end of the first heat dissipation channel and a second heat dissipation channel extended from the first heat dissipation channel. The first and second heat dissipating channels respectively pass through different heat generating sources installed inside the server. |
| US10390461B2 |
Heat sink for head up display
A heat sink is for a heat source including an electronic component. The heat sink includes a base having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface has a middle portion engaging the heat source. A plurality of elongate fins project from the second surface of the base and extend in directions perpendicular to the second surface. Middle ones of the fins are disposed opposite the middle portion of the first surface and have a greater height than other ones of the fins. |
| US10390459B2 |
Arrangement for cooling components of a subsea electric system
An arrangement for cooling components of a subsea electric system including a tank filled with a dielectric fluid. The tank includes first and second sections. The arrangement includes one first electric component within the first section, and one second electric component within the second section. The arrangement includes a first heat exchanger located outside the tank and in fluid contact with the tank, and arranged during operation to be in thermal contact with sea water. The arrangement includes a pump arranged to force a flow of dielectric fluid through the first heat exchanger. Flow of dielectric fluid in the tank is by both natural and forced convection generated by the pump. The first electric component generates more heat than the second electric component. Within the first section the share of the flow by natural convection is greater than within the second section. |
| US10390458B2 |
Liquid submersion cooled electronic systems and devices
Liquid submersion cooling systems are described that use a cooling liquid, for example a dielectric cooling liquid, to submersion cool an array of electronic devices. In some embodiments described herein, rather than using pump pressure to return the cooling liquid back to a cooling liquid reservoir, gravity can be used to return the cooling liquid to a reservoir via a cooling liquid gravity return manifold, and a pump can only be used on the liquid supply side to deliver the cooling liquid to each electronic device. |
| US10390454B2 |
Vertical adjustable cable management arm
An equipment rack with a compact adjustable cable management arm is disclosed. The equipment rack includes a plurality of chassis slots arranged vertically. Each chassis slot is operable to hold at least one removable electronic device. A pair of side rails supports the plurality of chassis slots. An adjustable cable management arm is located on one end of the side rails. The adjustable cable management arm has at least a first vertical position allowing access to one of the chassis slots. The adjustable cable management arm has a second vertical position allowing access to another of the chassis slots blocked by the cable management arm when the cable management arm is in the first vertical position. |
| US10390453B2 |
Cable connection system
A cable connection system and a method of using the cable connection system. The cable connection system includes a base and a tube enveloping electrical cabling. The cabling is electrically connected to base connectors of the base. The base is configured to be physically and electrically connected to a rack. The base is at a fixed distance from the tube and is rotated around a center axis of the tube by a first angle within an angular range encompassing from more than zero degrees to less than 360 degrees. |
| US10390452B2 |
Chip card securing assembly and electronic device applying the same
A chip card securing assembly detachably received in a body of an electronic device, the chip card securing assembly includes a tray and a connector. The tray includes a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes a first end and a second end, the second end defines a receive slot. The holding portion extends from the first end and configured to hold a chip card. The connector is received in the receiving portion and exposed from the receive slot. An electronic device applying the chip card securing assembly is also provided. |
| US10390451B2 |
Display device
A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a display panel, a module cover positioned at a rear of the display panel and coupled to the display panel, a plate positioned at a rear of the module cover, an adhesive member attached to at least a part of a front surface of the plate, a bracket positioned between the module cover and the plate and attached to the adhesive member, and a coupling unit positioned between the module cover and the bracket and fixing the module cover to the bracket. |
| US10390450B2 |
Lift handles having safety interlocks for a rack-mounted enclosure
According to one embodiment, an enclosure includes at least one bay for insertion of a component therein, a horizontally-oriented upper wall, a horizontally-oriented lower wall, two vertically-oriented sidewalls coupled to the upper and lower walls, four integrated handles, one or more catches, and one or more interlocks, each interlock being physically configured to prevent transition of one or more handles associated therewith from the recessed position to the extended position when a component is installed in at least one bay of the enclosure, wherein two of the handles are positioned within or on an exterior of each of the vertically-oriented sidewalls of the enclosure when in the recessed position, wherein each handle is configured to extend higher than the upper wall of the enclosure when in the extended position, and wherein each handle is configured to retract to within an outer profile of the enclosure when in the recessed position. |
| US10390447B1 |
Multi part plastic assembly that snaps into or is captured into existing plastic or metal junction boxes, switch boxes and receptacle boxes to simplify connection wiring to individual switches, receptacles, USB ports, GFCIS
The present invention is an assembly and system that is captured into a standard plastic or metal junction box, switch box or receptacle box to simplify wiring electrical power to current day switches, receptacles, smoke detectors and other configurations of custom switch, receptacle, receptacle/USB ports, GFCIs, etc. The invention is used to eliminate excessive amounts of wire stuffed into the back of the junction box and reducing the time required to wire standard and custom electrical receptacles. The invention consists of a two part fire resistant plastic box and printed circuit board where the PCB is captured inside the two part box having openings on the top for electrical terminals and wire pins that exactly, and fully align with the bottom of standard electrical receptacles or the wire pins may terminate in spade connectors that are captured by screw terminals on the receptacles. Also, there is an added safety feature of this present invention, in that all wiring that exists in current wiring practice today, 85% of it is done away with because of the printed circuit board (PCB) that is encapsulated. |
| US10390438B2 |
Integrated circuit package substrate
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards techniques and configurations for dual surface finish package substrate assemblies. In one embodiment a method includes depositing a first surface finish on one or more electrical routing features located on a first side of a package substrate and on one or more lands located on a second side of the package substrate, the second side being opposite the first side of the substrate. The method may further include removing the first surface finish on the first side of the package substrate; and depositing a second surface finish on the one or more electrical routing features of the first side. The depositing of the second surface finish may be accomplished by one of a Direct Immersion Gold (DIG) process or an Organic Solderability Preservative (OSP) process. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10390436B2 |
Camera module and flexible printed board
An image surface-side group lens (18) is mounted on a flexible printed board (FPC) (2) by appropriately adjusting a height from the FPC (2) to the image surface-side group lens (18). A camera module (1) includes a sensor mounted on the FPC (2) and the image surface-side group lens (18) arranged on the sensor (14), in which the image surface-side group lens (18) is mounted on the FPC (2) with an adhesive (22) being interposed between the FPC (2) and an edge portion of the image surface-side group lens (18) on a side opposing the sensor (14). |
| US10390434B2 |
Laminate-based package with internal overmold
The present disclosure relates to a microelectronic package, which includes a base substrate, a perimeter wall, an electronic component, and a mold compound. The perimeter wall extends from a periphery of the base substrate to form a cavity that is over the base substrate and within the perimeter wall. The electronic component is mounted on the base substrate and exposed to the cavity. The electronic component is thermally coupled to a thermal management component, which extends through the base substrate and conducts heat generated from the electronic component. The electronic component is also electrically coupled to a wall signal via, which extends through the perimeter wall and transmits signals. The mold compound resides over the base substrate and within the cavity, so as to encapsulate the electronic component. |
| US10390429B2 |
Printed circuit board for receiving a switch chip and transceiver modules
One example of a system includes a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a switch chip footprint to receive a higher lane count switch chip or a lower lane count switch chip. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of transceiver module footprints. Each transceiver module footprint is electrically coupled to the switch chip footprint. Each transceiver module footprint may receive a higher lane count transceiver module or a lower lane count transceiver module. |
| US10390428B2 |
Electrical connection structure
An electrical connection structure is provided in the present invention, which includes a substrate, a plurality of conductive textile layers disposed apart on the substrate, an electrical connection layer disposed on the conductive textile layers, a plurality conductive parts disposed on the electrical connection layer corresponding to the conductive textile layers respectively, an adhesive layer, and a protective layer, wherein the electrical connection layer provides the electrical connection between the conductive textile layers and the conductive parts corresponding to the conductive textile layers, and the conductive textile layers disposed apart from each other are not electrically connected. |
| US10390422B2 |
Printed circuit board and electronic apparatus
A printed circuit board includes a plurality of metal layers, a plurality of insulating layers provided between the respective metal layers of the plurality of metal layers, and an electronic device provided on one metal layer of the plurality of metal layers. The plurality of metal layers include a first outer metal layer and a second outer metal layer located on the outermost side of the plurality of metal layers and a plurality of intermediate metal layers located between the first outer metal layer and the second outer metal layer. At least one of the plurality of intermediate metal layers is a thick metal layer thicker than the first outer metal layer and the second outer metal layer. The thick metal layer is connected to one of a ground terminal of the electronic device and a power supply terminal of the electronic device. |
| US10390420B2 |
Method of dynamic thermal management
A method of dynamic thermal management includes measuring a current temperature of a first device, calculating an allowable power using the current temperature, deriving an allowable frequency corresponding to the current temperature and the allowable power using first data, and modifying an operating frequency of the first device with the allowable frequency. The first data is a data related to a first group to which the first device belongs, and the first data includes power values corresponding to temperature and frequency. |
| US10390417B2 |
Plasma torch
Disclosed is a demountable tube for a plasma torch assembly, such as an ICP torch assembly. The tube includes an open tubular body for radially surrounding a plasma within the tubular body. The tubular body may comprise a wall; and a mounting feature projecting from the tubular body for at least one of: (i) controlling alignment of the tubular body with respect to a mounting portion of the torch assembly, and (ii) releasably securing the tubular body to a portion of the torch assembly. The tubular body may also have a transmission zone that is partially devoid of said wall and includes at least one hole through said wall. The tube may be opaque. A plasma torch and ICP spectroscopy system are also disclosed. |
| US10390416B2 |
DC distribution connection device
The respective proportionality constants of magnetic force by magnetic field producing portion for biasing the plug in the direction of insertion and resilient force by a spring mechanism for biasing the plug in the direction of extraction are adjusted in such a manner that the resilient force is greater than the magnetic force until the plug pin reaches an intermediate insertion position at which the plug pin comes into proximity to or separates from the socket contact, whereas the magnetic force is greater than the resilient force at a position at which the plug pin is inserted into a complete insertion position for a hot-line connection to the socket contact. The plug pin in the vicinity of the intermediate insertion position, at which there is a possibility of occurrence of an arc discharge, is ejected by the resilient force. |
| US10390411B2 |
Controlling lighting using spatial distribution of users
A method of automatically commissioning a lighting system comprising a plurality of luminaires for illuminating one or more regions within a space. The method comprises: receiving signals from a positioning system, indicating a respective location within the space at which each of a plurality of physical entities is detected by the positioning system, each of the entities being a person or a movable nonhuman object. The method further comprises determining a spatial distribution of at least some of the entities based on the locations indicated by the signals from the positioning system, and determining a region within the space corresponding to this spatial distribution. The method then comprises identifying a group of the luminaires that are arranged to illuminate the determined region and storing identifiers of those luminaires together as a group in a commissioning database. |
| US10390407B2 |
Therapeutic illumination system
A therapy system includes a controller; LEDs; LED supply circuitry operatively coupled to the LEDs, where the controller is operatively coupled to the LED supply circuitry for control of the LED supply circuitry; and a sensor that senses information of an object, where the sensor is operatively coupled to the controller and where the controller controls the LED supply circuitry based at least in part on the information to therapeutically illuminate the object via one or more of the LEDs. |
| US10390406B2 |
N-color scalable LED driver
Light-emitting diode (LED) driver systems that are scalable and can be used for N-color LED systems are provided. An LED system having N LED strings of different color can be efficiently driven with independently controllable constant current sources for each string from a single power source. The driver system can include a power converter having an inductor. |
| US10390394B2 |
Solid-state lighting with an interface between an internal control voltage and an external voltage
An LED luminaire comprises a power converter, a power switching driver, LED array(s) powered by the power switching driver, and a voltage detection circuit. The voltage detection circuit comprises a first voltage detection circuit, a second voltage detection circuit, a voltage regulator circuit, an optocoupler circuit, and a pair of low-voltage input ports receiving an external voltage. The voltage detection circuit is configured to extract a flyback signal from an output voltage and the external voltage and to couple the flyback signal to the power switching driver. The external voltage comprises a voltage sent from a Zigbee luminaire controller, which comprises a Zigbee module and a meter and control unit. The Zigbee luminaire controller is configured to receive commands from the Zigbee module, to control the LED luminaire, and to measure in response to the commands. |
| US10390385B2 |
Method and apparatus for handling secondary cell deactivation timer in wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for handling a secondary cell (SCell) deactivation timer in a wireless communication system is provided. When a user equipment (UE) is receiving a specific channel or service on a SCell from a network, the UE may start or restart a SCell deactivation timer whenever the SCell deactivation timer expires. Alternatively, the UE may delay expiry of a SCell deactivation timer whenever the SCell deactivation timer expires. |
| US10390381B2 |
Methods and systems for improving device-to-device communications in a wireless network
Embodiments for managing a wireless communication network by one or more processors are described. The presence of a plurality of mobile electronic devices within a wireless communication network is detected. A device-to-device (D2D) connectability score for each of the plurality of mobile electronic devices is calculated. A signal representative of the calculated D2D connectability score for each of the plurality of mobile electronic devices is generated. |
| US10390379B2 |
System and method for network-assisted distributed user equipment cooperation in unlicensed spectrum
Methods and devices are provided to enable a cooperating group of user equipments (UEs) to receive a group-specific common-parameters configuration (CPC) message over a first spectrum band and access a second spectrum band synchronously for device-to-device (D2D) sidelink transmission within the group. In an embodiment, a UE operating in a cooperation mode in a cooperating group of UEs receives a group-specific common-parameters configuration (CPC) message from a transmit point (TP) over a first spectrum band, the group-specific CPC message comprising information to configure cooperating UEs in the group for synchronous clear channel assessment (CCA) and aligned sidelink transmission starting times in a second spectrum band. The UE performs a synchronous CCA in the second spectrum band in accordance with a common contention window generated based on the information in the group-specific CPC message. |
| US10390371B2 |
Methods and devices for transmitting/receiving data based on the allocation of random access resources to uplink subframes
The invention relates to methods and communication devices in a network comprising the steps of mapping and allocating a first random access resource to a first frequency in an uplink subframe of a radio frame, and transmitting an expression on the radio channel expressing mapping of the first random access resource to use in relation to at least one uplink subframe. |
| US10390365B2 |
Expanded protocol frames for data transmission
Transmitting a data frame from a source device to a target device, wherein the source device and the target device use a protocol defining a request command frame for polling for pending data, involving obtaining data to be transmitted to the target device in the source device, generating a request command frame for polling data pending for the source device at the target device, allocating the data to be transmitted in the request command frame, and transmitting the request command frame with the allocated data to be transmitted to the target device. |
| US10390357B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting or receiving data in wireless communication system
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting or receiving data with a base station by a device in a wireless communication system supporting a vehicle to everything (V2X) service. The present invention provides a method and apparatus for establishing a V2X link for transmitting or receiving a message with the base station, entering into an idle state, and transmitting, on the basis of a specific condition in the idle state, a message through a first resource allocated by the base station or a second resource for contention-based transmission to the base station. |
| US10390355B2 |
Method for sending uplink multi-user transmission trigger frame, access point, and station
An access point generates a beacon frame that carries a trigger frame information element comprising sending information of a trigger frame for indicating a sending period of the trigger frame; and sends the beacon frame. In this case, the station switches to an active state, and receives the trigger frame by listening to the channel, and the station performs uplink transmission according to indication of the trigger frame after receiving the trigger frame. In this way, when signaling overheads are not increased and reliability is ensured, a station can learn of a sending time of a trigger frame, and the station remains in a receiving state in an appropriate period of time. |
| US10390354B2 |
Evolved node-B (eNB), user equipment (UE) and methods for flexible duplex communication
Embodiments of an Evolved Node-B (eNB), User Equipment (UE), and methods for flexible duplex communication are generally described herein. The eNB may transmit a downlink control information (DCI) block to the UE during a group of time-division duplex (TDD) sub-frames. The eNB may further receive an uplink control information (UCI) block from the UE during the group of TDD sub-frames. A first candidate flexible duplex format for the TDD sub-frames may include a downlink control portion and an uplink control portion. A second candidate flexible duplex format for the TDD sub-frames may include a downlink control portion and may exclude uplink control portions. |
| US10390351B2 |
Method for allocating radio resources in a communication system using non-GSO satellites with interference level constraint to a geostationary system
A method for allocating radio resources for setting up satellite communications in a first communication system comprising a constellation of non-GSO satellites and a first set of terminals, the method comprises the following steps, for each terminal of the first set: determining a distinct separation angle threshold to be observed with respect to a constellation of geostationary satellites, a separation angle being defined as the smallest topocentric angle by which a given non-GSO satellite and any geostationary satellite of the geostationary arc are seen from a given terminal of the first set, authorizing the terminal to set up a communication link with a non-GSO satellite if the separation angle associated with the link is greater than or equal to the separation angle threshold. |
| US10390350B2 |
Signaling of IDC problems
The present disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for signaling of In-Device Coexistence (IDC) problems in uplink (UL) Carrier Aggregation (CA). Embodiments of a method in a User Equipment (UE) in communication with an Evolved Node B (eNB) are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method in the UE comprises sending an IDC indication to the eNB including information of problematic UL CA combinations. In this manner, the eNB is provided an indication from which the eNB can deduce which frequencies need to be avoided for UL CA. |
| US10390349B2 |
256 QAM-based resource allocation method and base station thereof
One embodiment of the present specification provides a method for allocating resources to user equipment (UE) supporting 256 quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) demodulation. The resource allocation method can comprise the steps of: receiving a channel quality information (CQI) report from the UE; determining, by the UE, whether a backoff of transmission power has been applied to a downlink subframe from which CQI is measured; determining whether the backoff of the transmission power is to be applied to the downlink subframe which is supposed to allocate the resources; and determining a modulation coding scheme (MCS) level on the basis of the CQI and the results of the determination. |
| US10390347B2 |
Communication resource allocation in wireless networks
A wireless communication network that supports low complexity devices is disclosed. In this network the plurality of preamble resources are allocated by a network node. The preambles are divided into sets, a first set of the preambles being for use by user equipment that is not low complexity user equipment; and a second set of the preambles being for use by low complexity user equipment and on occasion indicated by the network node, for use by user equipment that is not low complexity user equipment. Information on the allocation of preamble resources being broadcast to user equipment; and in response to receipt of one of the second set of preambles, signals are transmitted from the network node that are limited to transport blocks of less than a predetermined size. |
| US10390346B2 |
Method, device, access point, and storage medium for carrier selecting
The disclosure discloses a carrier selecting method and device, an access point and a storage medium. The method includes that: an access point selects unlicensed carriers satisfying a first condition from unlicensed carriers as a first carrier set; sends a discovery signal on all unlicensed carriers in the first carrier set; and the access point receives a measurement result performed by a user equipment on all the unlicensed carriers in the first carrier set, and selects unlicensed carriers satisfying a second condition from the first carrier set based on the measurement result as carrier resources of the access point. |
| US10390342B2 |
Sidelink communication techniques in radiocommunication systems
A method for sidelink communication between a first wireless node and a second wireless node is described, the sidelink communication using sub-frames of a first type and a second type. The first wireless node determines whether the first wireless node is an initiator or responder of the sidelink communication. If the first wireless node determines that the first wireless node is an initiator of the sidelink communication, then it transmits data directly toward the second wireless node using the first sub-frame type. Alternatively, if the first wireless node determines that the first wireless node is a responder of the sidelink communication, then it transmits data directly toward the second wireless node using the second sub-frame type, the first sub-frame type being different than the second sub-frame. |
| US10390341B2 |
Wireless communication system and associated wireless communication method
A wireless communication system includes an access point and at least one station, wherein when the access point operates in a setup mode, both the access point and station confirm a specific time slot for transmitting a packet from the station to the access point; and when the access point operates in a data mode following the setup mode, the station directly uses the specific time slot determined in the setup mode to transmit the packet to the access point. |
| US10390339B2 |
User apparatus, and control channel reception method
A user apparatus configured to perform communication with a base station in a mobile communication system, wherein a common search space and a user specific search space are multiplexed in a predetermined physical downlink control channel transmitted from the base station, the user apparatus including: a monitoring control unit configured to monitor, for each predetermined time frame, any one of the common search space and the user specific search space in the predetermined physical downlink control channel in order to obtain downlink control information. |
| US10390338B2 |
Generic physical layer downlink control information design
A base station device can adaptively assemble the downlink control information using a plurality of information segments and then transmit the assembled downlink control information to a mobile device. The information segments can each represent different control functions and the base station device can select relevant and appropriate information segments to include in the downlink control information based on the features represented in the downlink data transmission and the mobile device. If the downlink data transmission does not have a certain feature, the base station device can leave the information segment relevant to the feature out of the downlink control information. Additionally, when new features are introduced, new information segments can be added without defining a new downlink control information format. |
| US10390335B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink control information in carrier aggregation system
A communication method and a system for supporting a high data transmission rate are provided. The method and system fuses 5G communication systems with IoT technology to transmit data at a high rate after 4G systems. The communication method and system are applied to intelligent services, based on 5G communication technology and IoT related technology, for example, smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail business, security, safety-related services, etc. The method for transmitting control information by a user equipment (UE) includes generating uplink control information (UCI), identifying whether a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) is not configured to transmit on a primary cell (PCell), identifying whether the PUSCH is configured to transmit on at least one secondary cell (SCell) for licensed band, and transmitting, to a base station, the UCI according to the identification. |
| US10390327B2 |
Methods and apparatus for optimizing paging mechanisms and publication of dynamic paging mechanisms
Methods and apparatus enabling a wireless network to dynamically change or implement paging mode operation, such as optimization based on one or more network parameters. In one embodiment, the wireless network is a cellular network (e.g., 3G UMTS or LTE), and both base stations and cellular user devices dynamically configure the paging mode operation based on various desired operational attributes relating to the network parameters. Such flexible paging mechanisms may be published to the network users via several methods, and users with appropriately enabled user devices may improve their power and applications performance. Base stations may also advantageously reclaim freed-up cellular resources to support other services. Legacy subscribers are also not affected. |
| US10390322B2 |
Enhanced registration messages in internet protocol multimedia subsystems
An enhanced Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) registration message having extended header information that is used by an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (“IMS”) core to determine the registration status of a mobile device and the physical location of the mobile device. The extended header information includes hardware and subscriber identifiers, such as an International Mobile Equipment Identity (“IMEI”) and International Mobile Subscriber Identity (“IMSI”). The IMS core queries an equipment identity register to validate IMEI/IMSI identifiers in the header to determine whether to deny registration to a mobile device. The IMS core also queries a capability database using an IMEI to determine which location determination techniques are supported by or suitable for the associated mobile device. |
| US10390320B2 |
Enhanced node B (eNB) and method for MTC coexistence
Embodiments of a machine-type communication (MTC) User Equipment (UE) and methods for configuring a MTC UE using an evolved Node B (eNB) are generally described herein. A method for configuring a UE for communication performed by circuitry of an evolved Node B (eNB) may include broadcasting, from the eNB, a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) transmission on a licensed band, transmitting, from the eNB to the UE, a physical broadcast channel (PBCH) transmission multiplexed with a machine-type communication (MTC) PBCH (M-PBCH) transmission, the M-PBCH transmission including a MTC master information block (M-MIB) in a MTC region of the licensed band, wherein the MTC region includes a subset of frequencies of the licensed band, and transmitting, from the eNB to the UE, a first data transmission on the MTC region in a downlink. |
| US10390315B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting a power headroom report of a UE in a wireless communication system
A method and an apparatus are provided for transmitting a Power Headroom Report (PHR) to base station by a User Equipment (UE), wherein the UE determines whether a received an uplink resource is a first uplink resource allocated for a new transmission after a Medium Access Control (MAC) reset, and starts a timer for reporting the PHR, if the allocated uplink resource is the first uplink resource allocated for the new transmission after the MAC reset. |
| US10390311B2 |
Maintaining a maintenance channel in a reverse link of a wireless communications system
In a reverse link of a wireless CDMA communication system, a method of maintaining an idling mode connection between a field unit and a base transceiver station is provided using various techniques to maintain the idle mode connection at a reduced power level. A preferred embodiment computes a time slot or frame offset based on modulo function using a field unit identifier in order to distribute field unit maintenance transmissions among available slots or offsets. An alternate embodiment detects explicit signaling states changes at the physical layer and causes power target changes. A further embodiment transmits maintenance data during predetermined time intervals, coordinated between the field units and BTS, allowing power levels to be adjusted accordingly. |
| US10390309B1 |
System and method for optimizing power consumption in mobile devices
The present invention provides a system and method for optimizing power consumption in mobile devices. The system comprises a speech codec encoder module and a speech codec decoder module. The number of CPU/DSP/VLIW processor cycles taken to encode and decode the speech signals are significantly reduced to draw lower current by the mobile device. The significant reduction of processor cycles in the speech codec modules enables reduction of power consumption in the talk time. Thus, the invention provides a simple method of optimizing power consumption by reducing number of processor cycles to compress/decompress speech signal of the speech codec modules in mobile devices. |
| US10390308B2 |
Messaging control in mobile devices based on signal conditions
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for messaging improvements in link budget limited devices. A link budget limited device may be configured to suppress or delay tracking area update messages in various situations. Additionally, or alternatively, the link budget limited device may be configured to transition to idle mode instead of performing handover or recovery from radio link failure when the target base station has a signal quality less than a threshold. Additionally, or alternatively, the link budget limited device may be configured to suppress or delay measurement reports in poor signal quality conditions. |
| US10390307B2 |
Process for controlling electrical energy fluxes in a system for radio access to a communication network, and associated control device
The radio access system (1) for the communication network includes a radio transceiver (2), a device for connecting to an electrical grid (6), an electrical energy production device (4) and a battery (5) for storing electrical energy produced by said production device (4) and for electrically powering the radio transceiver (2). According to the invention, a control device (100) determines an operating strategy for the battery (5) by optimizing an objective function (O) that associates a cost with a possible operating strategy for the battery (5) during a period of determined duration T and while respecting at least one constraint for protecting the battery (5) against accelerated ageing, and manages the incoming and outgoing flows of electrical energy of the battery (5) depending on the determined operating strategy. |
| US10390305B1 |
Timing calibration control in extended discontinuous reception
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication in a user equipment (UE) are described in which a cycle duration of an extended discontinuous reception (eDRX) cycle is determined. The UE enters a sleep state of the eDRX cycle and, based on the determination of the cycle duration, uses a first clock as a timer during the sleep state and uses a second clock as a timing calibrator during the sleep state. The first clock may have a lower power consumption and a higher frequency error, and the second clock may have a higher power consumption and a lower frequency error. |
| US10390304B2 |
Sleep during NAV/RID backoff
The present disclosure relates to a technique of supporting access to a wireless medium of a wireless communication network. A method embodiment comprises: when access of a station (100) to the wireless medium is delayed, determining (S202; S308), by the station, a back-off period indicating the period of time the access of the station to the wireless medium is delayed, and entering (S204; S312), by the station (100), into a sleep mode for a sleep period based on the determined back-off period. |
| US10390299B2 |
Access method and device in heterogeneous network
Disclosed are an access method and device in a heterogeneous network for solving the problem that, in network selection of a heterogeneous wireless network, a user can only enjoy at any one time the service of one network and cannot simultaneously enjoy the services of different networks, the method comprising: dividing access points capable of providing a service for a user equipment (UE) into at least one competition group; and determining the access overhead of the competition group, and selecting for the UE, according to the determined access overhead of the competition group, a target competition group from the competition groups for accessing. A network multi-path routing and traffic distribution model is established, such that the UE can select different access methods, thus providing a new traffic operation mode for network development. |
| US10390296B2 |
Device and method of handling a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure
A communication device for handling a cell selection procedure or a cell reselection procedure comprises a storage device and a processing circuit, coupled to the storage device. The storage device stores, and the processing circuit is configured to execute instructions of: measuring a plurality of power values corresponding to a plurality of beams of a cell; determining a first cell quality value according to an average of the plurality of power values; determining an offset value according to a number of the plurality of beams corresponding to the plurality of power values; determining a second cell quality value according to the first cell quality value and the offset value; and performing the cell selection procedure or the cell reselection procedure according to the second cell quality value. |
| US10390295B2 |
Method and device for controlling cell connection from wireless LAN in wireless communication system and providing valid information on peripheral wireless LAN access points
The present invention provides a method for controlling access of a terminal if the terminal accesses from a wireless LAN network to a mobile communication network, when the mobile communication network (for example, UMTS, LTE and the like) and the wireless LAN network are linked in a wireless communication system. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for transmitting information on connectable peripheral wireless LAN networks. Thus, the present invention can reduce a load of a network since the network can control the access of a terminal, and can reduce unnecessary power consumption and solve a connection delay problem by providing a valid wireless LAN network list to the terminal. |
| US10390292B2 |
Device, system and method of quasi-orthogonal multiple access
An eNodeB (eNB), user equipment (UE) and method of providing a quasi-orthogonal multiple access (QOMA) resources are generally described. The UE receives allocation of orthogonal multiple access (OMA) and non-OMA (NOMA) resources. The UE transmits data up to a maximum NOMA rate and NOMA Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) using the NOMA resources without receiving an explicit transmission grant from the eNB. The eNB may allocate multiple NOMA regions associated with different maximum rates, MCSs, number of UEs, UE types, applications and sizes. If the data exceeds the NOMA conditions or the UE is unable to transmit data using the allocated NOMA resources or does not receive an acknowledgement from the eNB regarding reception of the transmitted data, the UE may request an explicit grant of the OMA resources from the eNB and, upon receiving an allocation of the OMA resources, subsequently transmit the data using the allocated OMA resources. |
| US10390290B1 |
Flow processing migration
A first processing device may receive, from a first network device, a tunneling protocol message associated with a tunnel to be established between the first network device and a second network device. The first processing device may determine, based on the tunneling protocol message, a device identifier of the second network device. The first processing device may determine that a second processing device is to process a flow associated with the first network device and the second network device based on the device identifier of the second network device. The first processing device may provide information that identifies that the second processing device is to process the flow to permit the second processing device to process the flow associated with the first network device and the second network device. |
| US10390284B2 |
Systems and methods for wireless communication of HVAC devices
A wireless monitoring system for a Building Management System (BMS). The system includes a sensing device. The sensing device is configured to sense a value of an attribute associated with the BMS. The system further includes a wireless communication module in communication with the sensing device. The wireless communication module is configured to receive one or more sensed values transmitted from the sensing device to one or more inputs of the wireless communication module. The wireless communication module is further configured to wirelessly transmit the received sensed values at predetermined intervals via a wireless protocol. The system further includes a wireless transceiver in communication with a BMS controller. The wireless transceiver is configured to receive the transmitted values from the wireless communication module, and to communicate the received values from the wireless communication module to the BMS controller. |
| US10390280B2 |
Method for initiating handover, wireless device and base station
The present disclosure provides a method in a wireless device for initiating a handover from a source base station to a target base station. The method includes calculating a power offset indicative of a difference between a receiving power from the target base station and a receiving power from the source base station. A Time Division Duplex (TDD) configuration difference is obtained between a TDD configuration of the target base station and a TDD configuration of the source base station. A TDD offset is calculated based on the TDD configuration difference and an uplink-downlink traffic model of the wireless device. The handover is initiated based on a combination of the power offset and the TDD offset exceeding a threshold. The present disclosure also provides a wireless device, a method in a base station and a base station. |
| US10390277B2 |
MOBIKE aware LTE to Wi-Fi handoff optimization
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a user equipment (UE) for managing handovers between different networks. The UE includes a memory and at least one processor operably connected to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to establish security associations with an evolved data packet gateway (ePDG) over a Wi-Fi network. The at least one processor is also configured to indicate MOBIKE support and a specific timer value corresponding to a specific period of time for maintaining the security associations. The at least one processor is also configured to, after establishing the security associations, perform a handover from the Wi-Fi network to a long term evolution (LTE) network. The at least one processor is also configured to maintain the security associations for the specific period of time corresponding to the specific timer value after performing the Wi-Fi to LTE handover and disconnecting from the Wi-Fi network. |
| US10390274B2 |
Method for resource allocation in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
Disclosed are a method for allocating resources in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor. In particular, a method for allocating radio resources to a UE in a wireless communication system, comprising: a step of receiving, from a first base station, first semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration information including semi-persistent resource allocation information of a first cluster; a step of being allocated a first SPS resource on the basis of the first SPS configuration information by receiving an SPS assignment from the first base station; and a step of, when the UE performs handover to a second cluster belonging to the same cluster group as the first cluster, being allocated a second SPS resource on the basis of the first SPS configuration information by receiving an SPS assignment from a second base station. |
| US10390271B2 |
Indication of TDM extension pattern for dual connectivity
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for dual connectivity. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include switching, by a user equipment, between a first carrier associated with a first base station and a second carrier associated with a second base station, wherein the switching is performed based on at least a configuration defining when to perform the switching; and indicate an extension of a time allocated by the configuration at the first base station. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described. |
| US10390262B2 |
Terminal device, base station device, radio communication method, and integrated circuit
A terminal device derives the number of repetitive transmissions and/or repetitive receptions required on the basis of the downlink reference signal received power, compares that number with the number of repetitive transmissions and/or repetitive receptions configured in the terminal device, performs a random access procedure upon the numbers being different from each other, and determines a configuration for the number of some or all repetitive transmissions and/or repetitive receptions during the random access procedure on the basis of the former number of repetitions. |
| US10390258B2 |
Base station device, terminal device, and wireless transmission method
A base station device includes: a processor that executes a process including determining which group of a first group and a second group each of a plurality of terminal devices belongs to, generating a transmission weight to form a transmission beam having a shape considering only a terminal device that belongs to the first group out of the terminal devices, and multiplying a signal addressed to the terminal devices by the generated transmission weight; and a transmitter that transmits the signal multiplied by the transmission weight from a plurality of antennas simultaneously. |
| US10390257B2 |
Traffic priority for long term evolution networks
A network processor may receive a request from an endpoint device to increase a priority of traffic associated with a first quality of service class indicator, which is associated with a first packet data session quality of service label, and may increase the priority of the traffic in response to the request by sending an instruction to a network element to adjust a mapping of the first quality of service class indicator to a second packet data session quality of service label for the traffic. The network element may label packets in the traffic with the second packet data session quality of service label instead of the first packet data session quality of service label, and components of the network may process the packets labeled with the second packet data session quality of service label with a greater priority than packets labeled with the first packet data session quality of service label. |
| US10390251B2 |
Terminal device, base station device, measurement method, and integrated circuit
Provided is a technology related to a terminal device, a base station device, a communication system, a measurement method and an integrated circuit that efficiently perform cell measurement. The base station device configures a primary cell and one or more secondary cells to the terminal device, and indicates a measurement object, a reporting configuration including information indicating a threshold associated with an RSSI report and a report interval, and a measurement identity for linking the reporting configuration and the measurement object, to the terminal device. When, in each configured measurement identity, an associated reporting configuration includes information indicating the threshold associated with the RSSI report and the report interval, the terminal device periodically reports an average value of RSSIs measured in a duration of the report interval, and a percentage of the RSSIs being beyond the threshold as a measurement result. |