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| US10399442B2 |
Solar battery system
A solar battery system includes a first electronic control unit disposed in a vehicle cabin of a vehicle, the first electronic control unit including a control unit repeating a charging period and a stop period during a period of time from ignition-off to ignition-on of the vehicle, the charging period being a period of charging the electric storage device with generated electric power of a solar battery, the stop period being a period of stopping the charging of the electric storage device with the generated electric power of the solar battery. The control unit sets a length of each of the charging periods shorter as the temperature in the vehicle cabin is higher at the time of starting each of the charging periods. |
| US10399441B2 |
Digital load management for variable output energy systems
Principles of the present disclosure present a new concept for solar photovoltaic systems wherein the load to the photovoltaic system is digitally managed. This allows for much higher system efficiency along with a much lower system cost as compared to traditional solar photovoltaic systems in specific applications. By eliminating storage and power electronics typically present in traditional solar photovoltaic systems, exemplary systems achieve a cost reduction of over 50%, while the system efficiency is improved to over 95%. |
| US10399440B2 |
Methods and system for regenerative hybrid vehicle braking
Methods and systems are provided for operating a hybrid vehicle during operating conditions where vehicle braking is requested. In one example, regenerative braking is permitted during conditions of wheel slip so that a greater portion of a vehicle's kinetic energy may be recovered and stored as electrical energy. Additionally, in some examples, the amount of regenerative braking is adjusted responsive to a torque of a differential clutch during wheel slip conditions. |
| US10399439B2 |
Vehicle display system
A vehicle display system 1 that displays information in an inner region 11a of a movable body 10, wherein a guide device 30 includes a guide rail 32 that shifts the movable body from an upright position P1 to a tilt position P2 in a direction of a first driving force, and shifts the movable body from the tilt position to the upright position in a direction of a second driving force, and the guide rail includes an arc-shaped guide portion 33 that guides the guided portion at the time of initial application of the first driving force and at the time of final application of the second driving force, and a linear guide portion 34 that guides the guided portion after initial application of the first driving force and until final application of the second driving force. |
| US10399437B2 |
Coupled compound planetary transmission for a wheel unit
A wheel unit includes a suspension housing having a pin defining a steering axis, a transmission housing pivotable about the steering axis, a wheel rim rotatable about a rotational axis and configured to pivot about the steering axis, and a coupled compound planetary transmission drivingly engaged with the wheel rim. The coupled compound planetary transmission includes an input drive shaft, a sun gear rotatable about the rotational axis, a constant velocity joint coupled between the input drive shaft and the sun gear, a first ring gear fixed relative to the transmission housing, a first planet gear enmeshed with the sun gear and the first ring gear, a second ring gear fixed relative to the wheel rim for co-rotation about the rotational axis, a second planet gear enmeshed with the second ring gear, and a shaft coupling the first planet gear and the second planet gear for co-rotation. |
| US10399436B2 |
Opening/closing apparatus for fuel tank
An opening/closing apparatus for a fuel tank of a vehicle includes: a fuel passage forming portion; an insertion-side opening/closing valve mechanism; a fuel tank-side opening/closing valve mechanism; a liquid discharge path; and an opening/closing valve mechanism that opens and closes the liquid discharge port by a valve body disposed in the fuel passage forming portion, and that includes a moving body movable from a first position where a closing force exerts on the valve body to close the liquid discharge port to a second position where the closing force decreases, the moving body positioned at the first position in a state where the vehicle is stopped, and moving from the first position to the second position when receiving an inertial force due to traveling of the vehicle. |
| US10399435B2 |
Side-by-side off-road vehicle having a fuel vapor containment system
A side-by-side off-road vehicle has a frame defining at least in part a cockpit area, and a power pack area being disposed rearward of the cockpit area. The vehicle has driver and passenger seats connected to the frame and disposed in the cockpit area on first and second sides of a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The vehicle further has a power pack connected to the frame and disposed at least in part in the power pack area. A partition is connected to the frame and extends laterally across the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The partition separates the cockpit area from the power pack area. The power pack includes an internal combustion engine and a fuel vapor containment system operatively connected to the engine. The fuel vapor containment system includes a fuel evaporation canister, and the canister is supported at least in part by the partition. |
| US10399434B2 |
Method and computer for controlling the pressure inside a motor vehicle fuel tank
Disclosed is a method for controlling the pressure inside a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle including a fuel vapor vent circuit connecting the tank to a fuel vapor canister, the vent circuit including an isolation valve for isolating the tank and a rollover valve. The pressure control method includes steps of: determining an activation duration required for the isolation valve to transition from a closed state to a fully open state, referred to as the “full opening duration”, when a predefined rollover valve closure risk criterion is satisfied: controlling the isolation valve in repeated activations of respective durations that are shorter than the full opening duration. |
| US10399432B2 |
Deflector attachment
A deflector attachment is adapted to surround an exhaust outlet provided in a dump body of the machine. The deflector attachment includes a plate member having a curved portion. Exhaust gases exiting the exhaust outlet are adapted to first impact the curved portion. The deflector attachment also includes a pair of side plates spaced apart by the plate member. The deflector attachment further includes an inclined deflecting plate extending between the pair of side plates. The plate member, the pair of side plates, and the inclined deflecting plate define a flow passage for smoothly diverting the exhaust gases exiting the exhaust outlet towards a central portion of the dump body. |
| US10399430B2 |
Transmission system for hybrid propulsion vehicles
A transmission system for hybrid propulsion vehicles comprises a torque convertor, an external output shaft of the torque convertor which is rigidly connected to the output of the convertor and an internal output shaft which is rigidly connected to the input of the convertor, a gearbox which can be selectively connected to drive wheels of the vehicle, a main coupling member for selectively transmitting the movement of the external shaft to the gearbox, an electric motor which can be selectively operated as a motor and as an electrical generator. The transmission system further comprises a downstream coupling member and an upstream coupling member which are arranged upstream and downstream of the torque convertor, respectively, and which are capable of selectively connecting the rotor element to the external shaft and the internal shaft, respectively. The electric motor further comprises a rotor element which is arranged at an opposite distal end of the external shaft with respect to the torque convertor, with the main coupling member being arranged in an intermediate position between the torque convertor and the distal end. |
| US10399421B2 |
Tonneau cover and method of attachment
A tonneau cover and a method of attachment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a self-energizing clamp can be used to retain a tonneau cover onto a side wall of a truck bed, or other vehicle bed. In some embodiments, the clamp can be rotated between a usage position and a storage position in order to prevent the clamp from incidental movement or harm while accessing the truck bed. |
| US10399416B2 |
Sliding roof system for a motor vehicle
A sliding roof system including a support frame, a front movable roof part and a rear roof part, wherein the front roof part is shiftable between a closed position, an obliquely erected ventilation position and an open position in which the front roof part is positioned over the rear roof part. The front guide lever has a lower guide joint which is guided in a guide path, which is curved downwards on the front side, of the guide rail arrangement in such a manner that, in the ventilation position of the roof part, the guide slide is held in the guide path in a self-locking manner with respect to shifting of the control slide. |
| US10399414B2 |
Method for operating a dazzle protection system for a vehicle
In a method for operating a dazzle protection system for a vehicle, an image of the head of a vehicle occupant is acquired via a video sensing device and is compared with a reaction pattern typical of dazzling. |
| US10399410B2 |
Reduction of condensation in vehicle HVAC systems
A vehicle heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can be configured to reduce and/or prevent condensation build up on one or more elements of the system. Subsequent to a power state of the vehicle being switched from an active state to an inactive state, a fresh mode air source can be selected as an intake for a blower. It can be determined whether an ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature. It can then be determined whether the compressor was in operation prior to the vehicle having been switched from the active state to the inactive state. It can be determined whether a temperature of an evaporator of the HVAC system is rising. If it is determined that the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the predetermined temperature value, that the compressor was in operation prior to the vehicle having been switched from the active state tot eh inactive state, and that the temperature of the evaporator is rising, a blower can be activated to blow air from the fresh mode air source across the evaporator. |
| US10399407B2 |
Variable evaporator outlet air pressure distribution
A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set. |
| US10399405B2 |
Trailer with height-adjusting axle assembly
A height-adjusting axle assembly separate from and connectable to a trailer frame. A first pair of wheels is connected to a first cross-beam by a first pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the first cross-beam causes rotation of the first pair of torsion axles. A second pair of wheels is connected to a second cross-beam by a second pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the second cross-beam causes rotation of the second pair of torsion axles. A interconnecting bar is pivotally connected to the first cross-beam and the second cross-beam. A first frame rail and A second frame rail are connectable to the trailer frame. The first cross-beam and the second cross-beam are supported by and extend between the first frame rail and the second frame rail. |
| US10399404B2 |
Support rod for a machine
A machine including a frame, a traction assembly and an actuator disposed between the frame and the traction assembly is disclosed. The actuator is configured to raise the frame to a serviceable height relative to the traction assembly. The machine further includes a support rod configured to be disposed between the frame and the traction assembly when the frame is at the serviceable height such that the support rod is magnetically held on one of the frame and the traction assembly and the support rod defines a gap with other of the frame and the traction assembly. The support rod is configured to abut the other of the frame and the traction assembly when a height of the frame relative to the traction assembly decreases to a height less than the serviceable height. |
| US10399403B2 |
Spring aid assembly for a vehicle suspension system
A spring aid assembly for a vehicle suspension system. The spring aid assembly includes: a housing having a generally cylindrical cavity formed therein, a damper including a rod extending through a cap, and a spring aid having a proximal end retained within the cavity of the housing, a distal end extending in an axial direction away from the housing, and an outer circumferential groove formed therein. The cavity in the housing is bounded by a generally cylindrical inner peripheral wall that has a plurality of axially and radially extending projections extending therefrom. A ring is positioned in the outer circumferential groove of the spring aid. The ring provides a positive stop to the spring aid assembly and prevents the cap of the damper from coming into direct contact with the housing during full compression of the damper. |
| US10399400B2 |
Extended duration autonomous craft
Autonomous craft capable of extended duration operations as lighter-than-air craft, having the ability to alight on the surface of a body of water and generate hydrogen gas for lift via electrolysis using power derived from a photovoltaic system, as well as methods of launching an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a deployable envelope from a surface of a body of water. |
| US10399394B2 |
Single axis earth magnetic field sensor for motion detection in TPMS application
A sensor module is provided that includes a magnetic sensor and a microcontroller. The magnetic sensor is configured to measure a magnitude of a magnetic field component of an Earth magnetic field projected on a sensing axis of the magnetic sensor and is configured to generate a measurement signal. The magnetic sensor is configured to rotate about an axis through the Earth magnetic field such that the measurement signal oscillates between a first and second extremas as the magnitude of the magnetic field component projected onto the sensing axis changes due to rotation of the magnetic sensor about the axis. The microcontroller is configured to receive the measurement signal, acquire a predetermined number of measurement samples over a sampling period, calculate a variance value of the acquired measurement samples, and determine whether the magnetic sensor is rotating about the axis based on a threshold test of the variance value. |
| US10399390B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire is provided with an asymmetrical tread pattern. The width of an outboard shoulder main groove is less than the width of an outboard crown main groove. The angle of the axially inner groove-sidewall is less than that of the axially outer groove-sidewall. An outboard shoulder land region is provided with outboard shoulder blind grooves extending from the outboard tread edge and terminating within the outboard shoulder land region, and outboard shoulder lateral grooves extending from the outboard tread edge to the outboard shoulder main groove, which are arranged alternately in the tire circumferential direction. An outboard middle land region is provided with outboard middle blind grooves extending axially inwardly from the outboard shoulder main groove, and outboard middle sipes extending from inner ends of the outboard middle blind grooves to the outboard crown main groove. |
| US10399389B2 |
Pneumatic tire
The present invention provides a pneumatic tire having excellent traction performance and excellent non-uniform wear resistance. In the pneumatic tire, a plurality of blocks are formed by a plurality of main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction and a plurality of transverse grooves extending in a tire width direction. A first block and a second block disposed adjacently to each other in the tire circumferential direction are formed as one set, and a surface area of the second block is set larger than a surface area of the first block. The second block is arranged so as to be displaced a position of the second block from a position of the first block toward the inside in the tire width direction. |
| US10399388B2 |
Aircraft tire with specified zigzag working reinforcement
The working reinforcement (2) of an aircraft tire is made by the zigzag winding of a strip (5) having width W, with a periodic curve (7), corresponding to the mid-line of the strip, forming, with the circumferential direction (XX), a non-zero angle A. The circumferential distance (c) between the extrema (S51, S52, S53) of the respective mid-lines of two consecutive strip portions (51, 52, 53) is equal to the ratio W/sin A. For any set of three consecutive strip portions (51, 52, 53), made up of a first, a second and a third portion, the respective mid-lines of the first and third strip portions (51, 53) intersect at an intersection point (I), axially aligned with the extremum (S52) of the mid-line of the second strip portion (52) and axially on the inside of said extremum (S52) at an axial distance (a) at least equal to the width W. |
| US10399385B2 |
Tire comprising a layer of circumferential reinforcing elements
Tire comprising a crown reinforcement formed of at least two working crown layers each being formed of reinforcing elements inserted between two skim layers of rubber compound, a first layer S of polymer compound being in contact with at least one working crown layer and in contact with the carcass reinforcement and the crown reinforcement comprising at least one layer of circumferential reinforcing elements. The elastic modulus under tension at 10% elongation of at least one skim layer of at least one working crown layer is greater than 9 MPa, the maximum value of tan(δ), denoted tan(δ)max, of the at least one skim layer of at least one working crown layer is less than 0.100 and the complex dynamic shear modulus G*, measured at 10% and 60° C. on the return cycle, of the first layer S of polymer compound is greater than 1.35 MPa. |
| US10399381B2 |
Non-pneumatic tire
The present invention provides a non-pneumatic tire which is provided with an attachment body (11) attached to an axle, a ring-shaped body (13) which surrounds the attachment body (11) from the outside in a tire radial direction, and a coupling member (15) which displaceably couples the attachment body (11) and the ring-shaped body (13), wherein the coupling member (15) is formed of a synthetic resin material and a reinforcing member is embedded in the coupling member (15). |
| US10399380B2 |
Method of coating a cast alloy wheel providing a two-tone appearance
A cast wheel having an alloy substrate includes a primary surface and a secondary surface. A first polymeric coating is applied to the primary surface and to the secondary surface sealing the cast alloy wheel within the first polymeric coating. An intermediate polymeric coating is applied over the first polymeric coating. The intermediate polymeric coating is coated with metal using physical vapor deposition with the metal being aesthetically distinguishable from the first polymeric coating. A third polymeric coating is applied over the metal. The third polymeric coating, the intermediate coating and the metal from the primary surface of the cast alloy wheel are removed aesthetically distinguishing the primary surface from the secondary surface. A fourth polymeric coating is applied over the primary surface and the secondary surface. |
| US10399379B2 |
Paint edger apparatus
A Paint Edger Apparatus comprising mainly a Paint Protector Member and a Hand Engagement Member. The Paint Protector Member is basically composed of rigid structure having a center member with sides members mounted thereon which form a generally hollow rectangular-shaped structure. The side members are slanted downward and away from the center member. The center member also has opening members through which a Hand Engagement Member is coupled so that it may be moved towards and away from the center member. The Hand Engagement Member has a generally horizontal handle member which is positioned above the center member of the Paint Protector Member. Mounted on each end of the handle member are support members which extend downward through the opening members located on the center member of the Paint Protector Member. A spring member is also included as part of the Hand Engagement Member which provides resistance to the movement of the Hand Engagement Member in the downward direction. At the lower end of the support members are attachment members which are used to attach the Hand Engagement Member to a solid surface, such as plastic, glass, mirror, wood, drywall, etc. |
| US10399375B2 |
Primer compositions
The present disclosure is drawn to primer compositions, which can include a polyvinyl alcohol, a cationic salt, and water. The polyvinyl alcohol can have a weight average molecular weight from about 50,000 Mw to about 250,000 Mw. The cationic salt can be present in an amount of at least 15 wt % of all dry components of the primer composition. The polyvinyl alcohol and cationic salt together can make up at least 30 wt % of all dry components of the primer composition. |
| US10399373B2 |
Two-sided hinged repositionable note
A two-sided articulating note comprises a generally flat writing portion having opposing front and back sides and a hinged edge, an anchor portion, and a joint portion between the anchor portion and the hinged edge. A method of using the note configures the note in a first configuration by securing the anchor portion to an object so that the front side of the writing portion is exposed and the back side of the writing portion faces the object while the note lies flat, writes on the front side of the writing portion while the note is in the first configuration, configures the note in a second configuration by folding over the note about the joint portion to cause the back side of the writing portion to be exposed, and writing on the back side of the writing portion while the note is in the second configuration. |
| US10399371B2 |
Carriage
This disclosure is directed to securing, with a simple structure, a head to a position in a carriage without having to fasten screws so as to prevent possible loss of a desired printing quality. A carriage is provided that includes a main housing mounted to a printing unit body, an eccentric cam rotatably disposed in the main housing, a sub housing that holds a head that ejects ink droplets. The sub housing makes contact with a cam face of the eccentric cam and is movable upward and downward relative to the main housing in response to rotation of the eccentric cam. The carriage further includes a rotation regulator that regulates rotation of the sub housing around a rotating shaft of the eccentric cam. |
| US10399370B2 |
Printing Apparatus
The printing apparatus includes a supply section that supports a plurality of rolls into which roll-paper strips are wound and supplies the roll-paper strips, a transport section that applies respective transporting forces to the supplied roll-paper strips and transports the roll-paper strips, a printing section that performs printing onto the transported roll-paper strips, and a tension-imparting section that individually imparts respective tensile forces to a plurality of roll-paper strips against the transporting forces. |
| US10399369B2 |
Smart media hanger with media width detection
The present invention embraces a method and apparatus for providing feedback to a user on the status of media or ribbon of a printer. The feedback may be provided by incorporating a feedback mechanism in a hanger of a printer. The printer may be a thermal printer, but may be another type of printer. The feedback mechanism of the printer may be designed to work with one or more sensors to provide a feedback loop so that without an input from a user, the printer is able to detect the presence/absence of media or ribbon, as well as determine the width of the loaded media or ribbon. In another embodiment, the feedback mechanism is able to determine the weight of the roll of media or ribbon and hence determine the quantity of media or ribbon available on the hanger. |
| US10399367B2 |
Ink-jet recording apparatus
There is provided an ink-jet recording apparatus including: a first transporting portion provided in a first transport path; a support member configured to support the sheet; a recording portion; a plurality of contact portions configured to come into contact with the sheet; a plurality of support ribs; a second transporting portion provided in a second transport path connected with the first transport path; and a third transporting portion configured to sandwich and transport the sheet in the first transporting direction or toward the second transport path. On the upstream side to the second transporting portion in the second transporting direction, a projecting portion is formed with the upper guide member to project toward the lower guide member below a virtual line linking a nip position of the sheet due to the third transporting portion with another nip position of the sheet due to the second transporting portion. |
| US10399359B2 |
Autocorrection for uneven print pressure on print media
A printer may be used to print on print media, such as labels, where the print media, as fed through the print, spans substantially less than the full width of the printhead and platen. This may result in uneven print pressure across the print media during the print process. The uneven print pressure, in turn, may result in an uneven print density on the print media, which causes poor print quality. A system and method is employed with identifies the uneven print pressure, and compensates for the uneven print pressure to ensure consistent print density and good print quality. Along segments of the printhead which apply a below average pressure to the print media, the printhead is configured to apply a proportionately higher density of an appropriate contrast-inducing element, such as ink or heat. Along segments of the printhead which apply an above average pressure to the print media, the printhead is configured to apply a proportionately lower density of an appropriate contrast-inducing element, such as ink or heat. |
| US10399358B2 |
Method and apparatus for protecting a print head in a thermal printer
The method and apparatus for protecting the printhead in a thermal printer includes preparing the printer for label dispensing and then covering the printhead such that the label run or thermal material passing over the same does not contact the printhead. The cover for the printhead can take various forms. In one implementation, the cover is a sleeve configured to fit over the entire printhead assembly of the thermal printer. The printhead cover has a low coefficient of friction. |
| US10399346B2 |
Liquid container unit and recording apparatus
A liquid container unit includes: a liquid container including: a plurality of liquid storage portions; and a plurality of injection ports which are provided to the respective plurality of liquid storage portions, and are configured to enable injection of liquid into the plurality of liquid storage portions; and an injection port cover which is provided to the liquid container so as to be rotatable and is configured to cover the plurality of injection ports so as to be openable and closable, the injection port cover including a plurality of stopper members configured to close the plurality of injection ports when the injection port cover is closed. |
| US10399344B2 |
Liquid container
A liquid container comprises a liquid supply port provided in a bottom wall, a first chamber configured to contain a liquid, a second chamber configured to contain the liquid and to include at least one sub-chamber having a smaller dimension in the X direction than that of the first chamber, a partition wall configured to part the first chamber from the second chamber, and a connecting hole configured to connect the first chamber with the second chamber. The second chamber is connected with the liquid supply port, and the first chamber is connected with the liquid supply port via the connecting hole and the second chamber. The liquid contained in the first chamber is flowed from the connecting hole into the second chamber and is subsequently introduced through the sub-chamber to the liquid supply port. |
| US10399341B2 |
Inkjet printer
A printer includes a carriage including a main plate, which vertically sandwiches a guide rail and is in a fixed relative vertical positional relationship with the guide rail, and a head plate provided with an ink head, the ink head including a nozzle surface, a cap attachable to and detachable from the ink head and defining a sealed space between the cap and the nozzle surface, and a shifter causing the cap to shift between a capping position and a separated spaced position. When the cap is at the capping position, the cap pushes the ink head upward to a maintenance position. |
| US10399337B2 |
Liquid jetting device with projections disposed in a common liquid chamber
A liquid jetting device includes a common liquid chamber having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and including an upstream portion and a downstream portion, a plurality of outflow holes are arranged along a direction, and a plurality of projections disposed between the first surface and the second surface transverse to the direction and disposed between the upstream portion and the downstream portion. The plurality of the projections define a plurality of the fluid flow paths therebetween from the upstream portion to the downstream portion. The fluid flow paths rejoin at the downstream portion. The plurality of projections are arranged along the direction. The plurality of projections are on an opposite side of a plane orthogonal to the second direction and extending through the outflow holes. |
| US10399333B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
An apparatus, for discharging a liquid through a head based on a first discharge instruction, is configured to: update a liquid amount V stored in the memory with a value equivalent to the amount of liquid instructed to be discharged by the first discharge instruction; determine whether the updated liquid amount V is equal to or larger a threshold amount; update the liquid amount V stored in a memory to a predetermined value in response to determining that the updated liquid amount V is equal to or larger than the threshold amount and receiving a second signal from the liquid level sensor; and prohibit the liquid from being discharged through the head in response to determining that the updated liquid amount V is less than the threshold amount and receiving the first signal from the liquid level sensor. |
| US10399327B2 |
Designing customized deformable input devices using simulated piezoelectric sensor responses
Embodiments herein describe deformable controllers that rely on piezoelectric material embedded in the controllers to detect when the input device is being manipulated into a particular deformation or gesture. The computing system may perform different actions depending on which deformation is detected. The embodiments herein describe design techniques for optimizing the placement of the piezoelectric material in the controller to improve the accuracy of a mapping function that maps sensor responses of the material to different controller deformations. In one embodiment, the user specifies the different deformations of the controller she wishes to be recognized by the computing system (e.g., raising a leg, twisting a torso, squeezing a hand, etc.). The design optimizer uses the locations of the desired deformations to move the location of the piezoelectric material such that the sensor response of the material can be uniquely mapped to these locations. |
| US10399320B2 |
Assembling jig for mounting panel structure elements onto a surface of a CFRP panel
Assembling jig for mounting panel structure elements onto a surface of a CFRP-panel, comprising a base frame on which several positioning boards are transversely attached, which are parallel arranged one to another for supporting the CFRP-panel on an upper mounting surface, wherein the base frame comprises at least one metal bar for coupling the positioning boards consisting of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient which corresponds to the thermal expansion coefficient of the CFRP-material of the panel in order to provide a tolerance compensation system in at least longitudinal direction of the base frame. |
| US10399319B2 |
Double-sided adhesive attaching device and method for attachment of the double-sided adhesive
A device for attachment of double-sided adhesive and a method for attachment of the double-sided adhesive are provided. The device includes a driver, a platform and a robot arm provided above the platform. The robot arm is connected with the driver and configured to, under the driving of the driver, place the double-sided adhesive onto a preset position of the platform, strip off the first protective film of the double-sided adhesive at the preset position, press the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) at the preset position against the double-sided adhesive without the first protective film, and unload the PCBA attached with the double-sided adhesive from the preset position. A positioning structure is provided at the preset position and configured to secure the adhesive layer and the second protective film when the robot arm strips off the first protective film, and release the securing of the adhesive layer and the second protective film when the double-sided adhesive is attached to the PCBA. |
| US10399314B2 |
Lamination device
Provided is a lamination device that laminates an electrolyte film and a porous film. The lamination device includes a support portion configured to support a porous film roll, in which the porous film is wound, such that the porous film roll is able to revolve, an unwinding portion configured to support an electrolyte film roll, in which the electrolyte film is wound, and unwind the electrolyte film from the electrolyte film roll, a conveying portion configured to convey the unwound electrolyte film, and a control portion configured to control the support portion, the unwinding portion, and the conveying portion. The control portion is configured to control the support portion such that the conveyed electrolyte film and the porous film roll are brought closer to one another and an outer peripheral surface of the porous film roll is pressed against one of surfaces of the electrolyte film. |
| US10399302B2 |
Packaging film life raft enclosure
A packaged inflatable life raft includes a non-inflated life raft and an enclosure around the non-inflated life raft. The enclosure includes a film with a first layer that is innermost toward the non-inflated life raft, a second layer outer from the first layer, a third layer outer from the second layer, and a fourth layer that is outermost from the non-inflated life raft. Additionally, the first layer includes a heat-sealable polymer selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, or a halogenated polymer. At least one of the second and third layers includes a metal foil or a polymer vapor barrier. At least one of the second, third, and fourth layers includes a polyester or polyamide. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth layers includes a halogenated polymer, or a polymer composition comprising a halogenated or non-halogenated polymer and a fire retardant. |
| US10399297B2 |
Method for improving tear resistance of stretching film
A method for improving tear resistance of stretch films in which two stretch films are bonded together with an adhesive by hot rolling or UV curing such that their primary stretch directions cross each other. Composite films resulting from the invention possess significantly improved slit tear strength and tear resistance over biaxially stretched films with the same thicknesses. The invention can be widely used to improve tear resistance of stretch films fabricated from various existing materials and processes. In addition, it allows simple operations and is readily applicable to mass production. |
| US10399295B2 |
Passive electrical article
A passive electrical article including a dielectric layer having a nonwoven material. |
| US10399294B2 |
Extrusion wrapping deflector
A method for wrapping a stream of material or stream of layers of materials includes feeding a stream of material or stream of layers of materials into a die containing a wrapping deflector which acts to wrap the stream into a tubular or profile shape. |
| US10399287B2 |
Manufacturing arrangement for the manufacture of a rotor blade
A manufacturing arrangement realized for the manufacture of a rotor blade, including a pair of tracks arranged along the longitudinal sides of a blade mold, a first gantry assembly realized to span the track pair and to carry a first tool arrangement, which first tool arrangement includes at least a fiber distributor, a second gantry assembly realized to span the track pair and to carry a second tool arrangement, and a control arrangement realized to effect a coordinated movement of the gantry assemblies along the track pair and to coordinate the operation of the second tool arrangement with the operation of the first tool arrangement, is provided. A manufacturing line, a method of manufacturing a rotor blade, and a wind turbine rotor blade are further provided. |
| US10399286B2 |
Composite material packaged fiber grating sensor and manufacturing method thereof
A composite material packaged fiber grating sensor and a manufacturing method thereof. The sensor includes a fiber grating sensor component, a composite material coverage layer, a resin package layer and a composite material substrate layer. In the sensor, a temperature fiber grating and a strain fiber grating are packaged in a composite material structure, so that the structure is light and simple, its computability with the composite material is good, the measurement accuracy is high, and the survival rate and the service life of the installed sensor can be greatly improved, the sensor component can be externally pasted on to or inter-implanted in a composite material structural part, and can be applied to the distributed online health monitoring on the structural part. The manufacturing method of the composite material packaged fiber grating sensor is simple, efficient and stable, and is suitable for rapid mass production by enterprises. |
| US10399280B1 |
Method and system for rapid and efficient three-dimensional printing
A three dimensional (3D) printing system includes computer-executable instructions for obtaining a volumetric object representation file, parsing the volumetric object representation file into multiple layers, and for each layer, decomposing the layer into a sequence of continuous paths, aggregating non-continuous sets of tool paths with a single outer path and zero or more open or closed inner paths into islands, and generating one or more motion segments according to each island. Once generated, the motion segments may be aggregated to form a toolpath, which is used by the three dimensional printer to print a 3D model. Other embodiments may employ. |
| US10399279B2 |
IMGL of instrument panels with PSIR chutes using pressure bonding
A method for manufacturing an automotive interior component may include providing a cover, a substrate, a chute connected to the substrate, heating the cover, forming the cover via a negative vacuum forming tool, and supporting the substrate and chute via a buck. The method may include moving at least of the negative vacuum forming tool and the buck toward the other of the negative vacuum forming tool and the buck such that the cover and the substrate may be in contact with each other. The method may include bonding the substrate with the cover via providing pressurized fluid to a chamber of the buck to force the substrate toward the cover. The chamber may be defined by the buck and the substrate. |
| US10399277B2 |
Transport system, plastics-processing joining system, method for operating a plastics-processing joining system and product produced thereby
The invention relates to a transport system for a plastics-processing joining system, to the joining system itself and to a method for operating a plastics-processing joining system.It is known to feed plastics components by means of transport systems for processing purposes to a main material transport means, for example moving film path, in order to produce bags for medical purposes.According to the invention, individually controlled movable workpiece carriers for the components are provided, or in addition to a work conveyor path for the workpiece carriers, a path for temporary parking is provided for a separate multitude of workpiece carriers. |
| US10399275B2 |
System and method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade
A system and method for manufacturing at least a portion of a wind turbine blade is described. The invention relates to a method for ensuring a minimum bond line height between wind turbine blade components, through the use of adhesive spacer elements. The adhesive spacer elements are positioned between the blade components prior to bonding, and act to define a buffer or space between the bonding surfaces of the respective blade components, such that the adhesive bond line height between components can be effectively guaranteed without the need for accurate alignment and positioning techniques. |
| US10399273B2 |
Method and apparatus for creating pouches or bags with multiphase sealing
A method and apparatus for forming pouches and/or bags is disclosed. A seal and/or insert is crushed using a multiphase sealer or crusher. |
| US10399272B2 |
Continuous pull three-dimensional printing
Described herein are three-dimensional (3D) printer systems and methods, which may provide for “continuous pull” 3D printing. An illustrative 3D printer includes: a resin container, a base plate, a light source arranged below the resin container and operable to cure resin in the resin container; and a control system operable to: (a) receive model data specifying a 3D structure; (b) determine 2D images corresponding to layers of the 3D object; and (c) generate control signals to operate the light source and the base plate to sequentially form the layers of the 3D object onto the base plate, wherein the base plate moves a formed portion of the 3D object upward after formation of each layer, and wherein at least a surface of a formed portion of the 3D object remains in contact with the resin in the resin container throughout the formation of the layers of the 3D object. |
| US10399268B2 |
Ram-based methods for forming thermoplastic article having smooth edges
The disclosure relates to forming shaped thermoplastic articles having smooth peripheries. Many thermoplastic articles have sharp edges formed upon molding or cutting the article from a feedstock sheet. Such sharp edges can damage thin plastic films or flesh which they contact, and smoothing the edges is desirable. Described herein are methods of forming a smooth periphery for such sharp-edged articles by rolling over the sharp edge. The smoothing operation is performed by forming a deflectable flange including a bend region separated from the potentially sharp peripheral edge by a spacer, deflecting a portion of the deflectable flange, and softening at least one bent portion of the deflectable flange to yield a smooth periphery upon cooling. The deflection can include curling the spacer at or near the peripheral edge. |
| US10399266B1 |
Die having linear bearing array
A die apparatus including a flexible lip integrally connected to a main body, the lip configured to adjust a gap between the flexible lip and a second lip and includes a slide bar equipped with multiple linear bearings where the slide bar and bearings are positioned in a slot of the main body, the multiple bearings further positioned in multiple pockets defined by the slide bar, the slot positioned in a spaced relation from the lip. In one aspect the slide bar includes a threaded hole to receive a fastener configured to fasten a pivot member to the slide bar, the pivot member configured to pivot in order to adjust the lip. The slide bar and bearings may be used on a variety of die apparatus having an integrally connected lip. |
| US10399265B2 |
Method of manufacturing escalator handrail
A method of manufacturing an escalator handrail of the invention is characterized by including: a metallic steel-wire producing step of placing a center elemental wire and a plurality of strands so that the plurality of strands surrounds the center elemental wire, and applying tension to them so that each distance between the center elemental wire and each of the strands becomes the same, to thereby produce the metallic steel wire; a preheating step of heating the metallic steel wire to a temperature equal to or more than that of a thermoplastic resin in a molten state; a composite-material forming step of integrating the metallic steel wire heated with the thermoplastic resin in a molten state, and extruding them through a die finished into a cross-section shape of the escalator handrail to thereby form the composite material; and a cooling step of forcibly cooling the composite material. |
| US10399261B2 |
Method and device for producing a pipe lining
The invention concerns a device and a method for producing a pipe lining in a pipe by introduction of a hardenable mass, wherein the mass is pumped through an outlet into an annular gap, which is formed by the pipe wall and the device arranged in the pipe. The device has a former, which is guided within the pipe in a predetermined spacing from the pipe wall along the pipe axis, so that the annular gap between the pipe wall and the former has a predetermined cross-section. |
| US10399256B1 |
Sealed circuit card assembly
A method of manufacturing a sealed circuit card assembly includes disposing a circuit card assembly within a volume defined by a housing and at least partially filling the volume with a curable liquid such that the curable liquid encapsulates at least a circuit card. The method may also include curing the curable liquid to form a potted circuit card assembly and, after at least partially filling the volume with the curable liquid and after curing the curable liquid, vacuum impregnating the potted circuit card assembly with a sealant to seal any exposed interfaces or cracks to form the sealed circuit card assembly. Accordingly, the sealed circuit card assembly may include a first cured material encapsulating the circuit card of the circuit card assembly and a second cured material disposed within, for example, a porosity of the first cured material. |
| US10399254B2 |
Seamless mold manufacturing method
A seamless mold manufacturing method of the invention is a seamless mold manufacturing method having the steps of forming a thermal reaction type resist layer on a sleeve-shaped mold, and exposing using a laser and developing the thermal reaction type resist layer and thereby forming a fine mold pattern, and is characterized in that the thermal reaction type resist layer is comprised of a thermal reaction type resist having a property of reacting in predetermined light intensity or more in a light intensity distribution in a spot diameter of the laser. |
| US10399253B2 |
Method for producing non-metal self-heatable molds
A multi-layered composite mold structure (10) is provided. The multi-layered composite mold structure (10) comprises a multi-layered member including (a) at least one metal heating layer (11); (b) at least one metal heat distribution layer (13); (c) at least one laminate composite layer (12); and (d) a surface layer (14). A process for preparing the multi-layered composite mold structure is also provided. |
| US10399249B2 |
Wire saw device and workpiece cutting method
The wire saw device includes at least one wire, which is provided tightly to be capable of travelling in a direction crossing a workpiece to be cut, a workpiece holder, which is configured to hold the workpiece and to move the workpiece relative to the wire, slurry suppliers, which are configured to supply slurry to cut the workpiece from an upstream side in a travelling direction of the wire, and slurry collectors, which are configured to collect the slurry scattered due to contact with the workpiece. The slurry collector is configured to be movable in conjunction with the workpiece in the state where the slurry collector is disposed adjacent to the workpiece and also configured to be retractable with respect to the workpiece to be prevented from contacting the wire. |
| US10399248B2 |
Spacer mould and method for producing hip spacers
A spacer mold and method for producing a hip spacer, the spacer mold comprises a base element (1), in which a hollow mold is provided as negative image of one side of a femoral stem of the spacer to be generated, whereby a recess connected to the hollow mold is arranged on the proximal end of the hollow mold in the base element. The spacer mold further comprises a semi-spherical insert (2) comprising a femoral head mold as negative image of one side of a femoral head of the spacer to be generated, whereby the semi-spherical insert (2) is to be arranged in the recess in the base element (1). Further, the spacer mold comprises an adapter insert (3) that is designed as a hollow body that is open on two sides and that is or can be arranged in the recess of the base element (1) between the semi-spherical insert (2) and the hollow mold such that the recess exerts a pressure onto the adapter insert (3) and the semi-spherical insert (2). Moreover, the spacer mold comprises a punch (4) that comprises a punch hollow mold in the form of the negative image of the remaining femoral stem and that is arranged on or can be pressed onto the top side of the base element (1). |
| US10399246B2 |
Method for producing lignocellulose materials
The present invention relates to a batchwise or continuous process for producing single-layer one multilayer lignocellulosic materials, comprising the process steps of (I) mixing the components of the individual layers, (II) scattering the mixture(s) produced in process step (I) to give a mat, (III) optionally precompacting the scattered mat and (IV) hot-pressing the optionally precompacted mat, by using, in process step (I), for the core of multilayer lignocellulosic materials or for single-layer lignocellulosic materials, a mixture (component A) comprising a1) 50% to 99% by weight, preferably 70% to 97% by weight, more preferably 80% to 95% by weight and especially 85% to 92% by weight of organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups or mixtures thereof and a2) 1% to 50% by weight, preferably 3% to 30% by weight, more preferably 5% to 20% by weight and especially 8% to 15% by weight of organic carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride, carbonyl chloride or mixtures thereof and a3) 0% to 49% by weight, preferably 0% to 10% by weight and more preferably 0% to 5% by weight of auxiliaries or mixtures thereof. |
| US10399245B2 |
Wood material board with reduced emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and method for the production thereof
A method for producing wood material boards with reduced emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including: a) producing woodchips from suitable timbers; b) heat-treating at least one portion of the woodchips at a temperature between 150° C. and 300° C. for a period of 1 to 5 hours; c) crushing the wood chips that are not heat-treated and at least one portion of the heat-treated woodchips by machining in order to obtain wood shavings or by solubilizing in order to obtain wood fibers; d) gluing the wood shavings or wood fibers with at least one binding agent; e) applying the glued wood shavings onto a transport belt while forming a multi-layered shavings cake or applying the glued wood fibers onto a transport belt while forming a single-layer fiber cake; and f) compressing the shavings cake or the fiber cake to form a wood material board. |
| US10399242B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling capture of image of cut surface
Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for controlling the capture of an image of a cut surface. The apparatus for controlling the capture of an image of the cut surface of material that is cut using a cutting device includes a signal generation unit for outputting a signal, a sensor unit for sensing the output signal using multiple sensors and generating a sensing signal, and an image capture control unit for controlling an image-capturing operation of an imaging device, which captures the image of the cut surface, using the sensing signal. |
| US10399239B2 |
Cutting device and film dispenser
The film dispenser includes a folding box (51) having an outer guide wall (55) and an inner guide wall (65) which both have a guide gap (53, 63), and a cutting device (1) which is configured to be displaced in a cutting direction (S) in a manner guided in the two guide gaps (53, 63) at the two guide walls (55, 65). |
| US10399233B2 |
Robot
A robot includes: a base; a robot arm rotatably provided around a rotation axis relative to the base; a mark which rotates in accordance with rotation of the robot arm; a capturing element which captures the mark; a memory which stores a reference image therein; and a determination section which determines a rotation state of the robot arm by template matching by subpixel estimation using the reference image and an image captured by the capturing element, in which a relationship of 2R/B≤L/X≤100R/B is satisfied when a viewing field size per one pixel of the capturing element is B, a distance between the rotation axis and the center of the mark is R, the maximum distance between the rotation axis and a tip of the robot arm is L, and repetition positioning accuracy of the tip of the robot arm is X. |
| US10399230B2 |
Method for automatically generating waypoints for imaging shelves within a store
One variation of a method for automatically generating waypoints for imaging shelves within a store includes: dispatching a robotic system to autonomously generating a map of a floor space within the store; accessing an architectural metaspace defining target locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures within the store; distorting the architectural metaspace into alignment with the map to generate a normalized metaspace representing real locations and addresses of the set of shelving structures in the store; defining a set of waypoints distributed longitudinally along and offset laterally from a first shelving structure represented in the normalized metaspace based on a known position of an optical sensor in the robotic system; and dispatching the robotic system to record optical data while occupying the set of waypoints during an imaging routine. |
| US10399228B2 |
Apparatus for recognizing position of mobile robot using edge based refinement and method thereof
Disclosed are an apparatus of recognizing a position of a mobile robot using edge based refinement and a method thereof. An apparatus of recognizing a position of a mobile robot includes two wide angle cameras which obtain one pair of stereo images on a region of interest including a vertical direction and a horizontal direction in accordance with movement of a mobile robot; and a position recognizing unit which extracts an edge from the obtained stereo images, projects each seed in a key frame selected based on the extracted edge onto the stereo images, updates a status parameter indicating rotation and movement of an optical camera along a direction in which the calculated cost is increased in accordance with the projected seed, and estimates a current position using the updated result. |
| US10399226B2 |
Multiaxial robot of multitasking
A multiaxial robot of multitasking includes a base, a plurality of arms, at least one wrist, a first engaging structure, and a second engaging structure. The arms are sequentially connected from the base, and any adjacent two of the base and the arms are configured to rotate relative to each other. The wrist is connected to the farthest arm arranged relative to the base and configured to rotate relative to the connected arm. The first engaging structure is disposed on the wrist and configured to connect a first tool. The second engaging structure is disposed on one of the arms and configured to connect a second tool. |
| US10399224B2 |
Gripping system which is monitored based on counter electromotive force and a method for controlling the gripping system
A gripping system which is monitored based on CEMF and a method for controlling the same includes: using a controller to instruct a drive unit to rotate a stepper motor; using the controller to compare the control instruction with a control parameter matrix stored in an access unit; obtaining a CEMF threshold by checking the position of the actual CEMF in the control parameter matrix; using the controller to continuously monitor the actual CEMF; and using the controller to compare the actual counter electromotive force with the obtained corresponding counter electromotive force threshold, stopping the stepper motor and letting the gripper maintain the gripping status when the actual counter electromotive force is smaller than or equal to the counter electromotive force threshold, and maintaining driving of the stepper motor when the actual counter electromotive force is larger than the counter electromotive force threshold. |
| US10399210B1 |
Clamp for use in electrical distribution systems
A clamp for securing an electrically insulating blanket to an item of an electrical system and associated methods. The clamp includes a pair of jaws biased toward each other. The jaws include contact surface elements for improving a hold of the jaws in a clamped configuration. The contact surface elements are formed of reducing wear of material for increasing friction of the jaws on a clamped item and cushioning the jaws on the clamped item. The contact surface elements can be overmolded on bodies of the jaws. The clamp includes an actuator pin configured for engagement by a shotgun stick for opening the jaws but also configured for comfortable hand operation of the clamp. The clamp includes a button for securing the insulating blanket to the clamp. The clamp includes a key ring opening. Indicia molded onto a clamp member of the clamp. |
| US10399209B2 |
Vise jaw base plate adapters including soft jaws
Vise jaws are provided with base plates having bolt receiving holes or slots passing therethrough near top edges thereof. Soft jaws formed of a readily machinable material are provided with threaded bores which can receive bolts passing through the holes or slots in the base plates, the bolts also pass into the threaded bores to hold the soft jaws to the base plates. The soft jaws can be provided with a modified contour to match a geometry of a workpiece to be held. A locating pin can cooperate with alignment holes and alignment bores in the base plates and soft jaws for precise alignment of the base plates and soft jaws together. Adapters are also provided which can attach to surfaces of base plates and be rotated to present edges at a variety of different angles for supporting of workpieces in various angled orientations. |
| US10399208B1 |
Protected blade edge knife sharpening apparatus
A sharpening apparatus that may be used by a relatively unskilled person to simultaneously sharpen the two opposed cutting edges of a knife blade by hand and to maintain a sharpened cutting edge along the blade with minimal effort and training is provided by the invention. The apparatus comprises a panel member with a slot partially extending from its top edge, and a pair of sharpening steels that are pivotably mounted to the panel member to swing downwards in a crossed relation across the slot. A pair of counterweights or leaf springs biases the sharpening steels into their standby position. When the knife blade is moved down through the slot, it comes into contact with crossed sharpening steels to bow them outwards under tension applied by the leaf springs. The cutting edges of the knife blade are drawn along and against the sharpening steels to automatically sharpen their cutting edges at the proper angle without any need to match angles between the cutting edges of the knife and the sharpening steels, and without any counterweights applied to the sharpening steels. One or more secondary steeling rods are attached to the edges of the slot in the panel member to guide the knife blade in proper orientation with the sharpening steels as the knife blade travels in the slot of the panel member, and to protect the knife blade contacting the edges of the slot that might otherwise damage and knife blade. Such a sharpening apparatus can be used to maintain an extremely sharp cutting edge for precise cutting of a material without crushing or other damage with significantly reduced physical force and strain upon the user. |
| US10399207B2 |
Polishing brush
A polishing brush (4) includes a grinding element bundle (9) formed with a plurality of wire-shaped grinding elements (28) formed by impregnating and solidifying an assembly of inorganic filaments with resin, and a grinding element holder (7) having a holding hole (20) holding the base end portion of the grinding element bundle 9 on an outer peripheral side surface (7c) serving as a grinding element-holding surface. The grinding element bundle (9) has a front surface (9a) facing forward in a rotational direction (R1) and a back surface (9b) facing backward. The grinding element bundle (9) is held in the grinding element holder (7) such that the front surface (9a) and the back surface (9b) are inclined in the same direction relative to a virtual surface (30) that includes a center point (P) of a cross section (9d) of the grinding element bundle (9) cut across an outer peripheral side surface (7c) and the axis of center of rotation (L) of the grinding element holder (7) and extends in a radial direction. The wire-shaped grinding elements (28) included in the grinding element bundle (9) are easily displaced and can release excessive force applied thereto. |
| US10399206B1 |
Polycrystalline diamond compacts, methods of fabricating the same, and methods of using the same
PDCs, methods of fabricating the PDCs, and methods of using the PDCs are disclosed herein. The PDCs include a PCD table bonded to a substrate. The PCD table includes an upper surface having a plurality of recessed features formed therein. The plurality of recessed features are configured to attract at least some cracks that form in the PCD table. As such, the plurality of recessed features limit or prevent crack propagation into other portions of the PCD table and limit a volume of the PCD table that spalls. Methods of fabricating the PDCs include partially leaching the PCD table and, after leaching the PCD table, forming the plurality of recessed features in the upper surface thereof. Method of using the PDCs include rotating a PDC that has spalled relative to a rotary drill bit such that a portion of the upper surface of the PDC that has not spalled forms a cutting surface thereof. |
| US10399203B2 |
Polishing method and polishing apparatus
The present invention relates to a polishing method and a polishing apparatus for polishing a substrate such as a wafer while measuring a film thickness based on optical information included in reflected light from the substrate. The polishing method includes preparing a plurality of spectrum groups each containing a plurality of reference spectra corresponding to different film thicknesses; directing light to a substrate and receiving reflected light from the substrate; producing, from the reflected light, a sampling spectrum for selecting a spectrum group; selecting a spectrum group containing a reference spectrum which is closest in shape to the sampling spectrum; producing a measurement spectrum for obtaining a film thickness while polishing the substrate; selecting, from the selected spectrum group, a reference spectrum which is closest in shape to the measurement spectrum that has been produced when the substrate is being polished; and obtaining a film thickness corresponding to the selected reference spectrum. |
| US10399199B2 |
Inspection of drilled features in objects
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining a depth of a feature (4) formed in an object (2), the feature (4) having been formed in the object (2) by a cutting tool (38). The apparatus comprises: a camera (42) configured to capture an image of the feature (4) and a portion of the object (2) proximate to the feature (4); and one or more processors operatively coupled to the camera (42) and configured to: detect, in the image, an edge (72) of the feature (4) between the feature (4) and a surface of the object (2); using the detected edge (72), calculate a diameter for a circle (74, 76, 78); acquire a point angle of the cutting tool (38); and, using the calculated diameter and the acquired point angle, calculate a depth value for the feature (4). |
| US10399198B2 |
Drill press laser alignment device
A drill press laser alignment device includes a rigid plate that is attachable to the column of the drill press above the table. A plurality of cylindrical support posts carried by the plate engage the column to fixedly orient the plate relative to the table. A pair of laser modules mounted rotatably to the plate produce respective planar laser beams that are projected perpendicularly against the table such that the beam appears as a laser line on the table. The laser modules are manipulated to produce a laser crosshair alignment marking wherein the projected laser lines intersect at a point operatively aligned with the axis of the drill bit. This forms a target for accurately positioning a workpiece to be drilled on the table below the drill bit. |
| US10399195B2 |
Stationary fixture for machining of aluminum alloy wheel
The present application provides a stationary fixture for machining of an aluminum alloy wheel, includes a machine tool base, first supports, end covers, a first power shaft, bearings, a second end cover, and the like, wherein the first support and a second support are mounted on the machine tool base, the first power shaft is mounted inside a bearing seat, a group of bearings is mounted between the bearing seat and the first power shaft, a nut is mounted at the left end of each bearing to position the inner ring of the bearing, the first end cover is mounted on the left side of the bearing seat at the upper end of the first support by screws, the first sealing ring is mounted between the first end cover and the first power shaft, and the second end cover is fixed to the right side of the bearing seat. |
| US10399194B2 |
Rotary table assembly with cover
A rotary table assembly is provided with a rotary table with a workpiece mounting table on one end of a rotating shaft and a cover covering the rotary table. A seal member is disposed between the cover and the workpiece mounting table, thereby preventing foreign matter, such as chips, from adhering to the rotary table. |
| US10399193B2 |
Methods and apparatus to align threaded fasteners
Example methods and apparatus to align threaded fasteners are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a socket to hold a fastener and a sensor disposed adjacent the socket. The sensor is to measure acoustic waves near the socket while the socket rotates the threaded fastener in a reverse-thread direction against an end of a threaded pin. The example apparatus also includes an electronic control unit to determine whether the fastener and the threaded pin are aligned based on the acoustic waves measured by the sensor. |
| US10399191B2 |
Method for producing a heat exchanger module having at least two fluid flow circuits
A method for producing heat exchangers having at least two fluid circuits each having channels, including the following steps: producing one or a plurality of elements of a first fluid circuit, each element having at least two metal plates, at least one of which has first grooves; stacking the at least two metal plates of each element in such a way that the first grooves form the channels of the first circuit; assembling each element of the first circuit by diffusion welding between the two stacked metal plates; producing one or a plurality of elements of at least one second fluid circuit, each element of the second circuit having at least a portion of the channels of the second circuit; assembling, either by diffusion welding, or by brazing, or by diffusion brazing between the element or elements of the first circuit and the element or elements of the second circuit. |
| US10399190B2 |
Liquid-vapor phase change thermal interface material
An assembly for cooling a heat dissipating device reducing the thermal contact/interface resistance between a heatsink and a heat dissipating device includes: a heat dissipating device having a heat releasing surface; a heatsink having a heat absorbing surface; a gasket extending between the heat releasing surface and the heat absorbing surface to provide a sealed interstitial cavity; and a working fluid provided within the cavity. The working fluid has specific thermal properties that cause the fluid to (i) absorb latent heat and evaporate from a liquid to a vapor at the liquid surface in contact with the heat releasing surface during operation of the heat dissipating device and (ii) condense from the vapor back to the liquid when the vapor contacts the heat absorbing surface of the heatsink, thus releasing the latent heat from the vapor to the heatsink. |
| US10399185B2 |
Determining a focus position of a high-energy beam
An apparatus includes a focusing element arranged to focus a high-energy beam on a workpiece, an image detector for recording at least one image of an area to be monitored on the surface of the workpiece and/or the reference contour; imaging optics arranged to (a) receive process radiation radiation through the focusing element, from an area of the workpiece and/or the reference contour to be monitored, in the form of a first monitoring beam that is non-coaxial with the high-energy beam between the workpiece and the imaging optics and (b) redirect the first monitoring beam to the image detector to provide the at least one image of the area to be monitored and/or the reference contour; and an evaluation device operable to determine the focus position of the high-energy beam based on the at least one recorded image. |
| US10399183B2 |
Multiple beam additive manufacturing
Systems and methods for multiple beam additive manufacturing use multiple beams of light (e.g., laser light) simultaneously to expose layers of powder material in selected regions until the powder material fuses to form voxels, which form build layers of a three-dimensional structure. The light may be generated from selected light sources and coupled into an array of optical fibers having output ends arranged in an optical head such that the multiple beams are directed by the optical head to different locations on each of the powder layers. The multiple beams may provide distributed exposures forming a distributed exposure pattern including beam spots that are spaced sufficiently to separate the fused regions formed by each exposure. The multiple beams may be moved using various techniques (e.g., by moving the optical head) and according to various scan patterns such that a plurality of multiple beam distributed exposures form each build layer. |
| US10399182B2 |
Optical processing apparatus and shaping apparatus
The mobility of an optical processing apparatus is improved. There is provided an optical processing apparatus for scanning a processing region having an at least one-dimensional spread by moving a nozzle head while irradiating the processing region with an optical processing light beam via the nozzle head, including a light source that emits, to air, the optical processing light beam toward the nozzle head, a nozzle head that includes a hollow nozzle in a vertical direction and a light beam direction changing optical system which receives the light beam emitted from the light source and propagated in the air, and changes a propagation direction of the received light beam to a direction of a currently processed processing point in the processing region, and a main scanning direction moving mechanism that moves the nozzle head by causing the nozzle head to scan in a main scanning direction of the processing region. |
| US10399181B2 |
Laser cladding apparatus
A laser cladding apparatus is capable of easily collecting metal powder and improving operational efficiency. The laser cladding apparatus clads valve seats of exhaust ports formed in a cylinder head by irradiating the valve seats with a laser beam while supplying metal powder to the valve seats. The laser cladding apparatus includes: a duct connected to the exhaust ports; and a dust collector that sucks a surplus of the metal powder generated at the valve seats. The duct has a vertical part formed in a straight tube and arranged so that the axis thereof is substantially vertical, and a branched part branched from the vertical part and arranged so that the branched direction is upward relative to the horizontal direction. The dust collector is connected to the tip of the branched part. |
| US10399180B2 |
Method and device for strengthening laser shock of hidden surface
A method and device for strengthening the laser shock of a hidden surface includes establishing a continuous laser shock strengthening track and process after acquiring the information about the whole hidden surface. A control system adjusts the movement and rotation of a total reflection mirror which is arranged in a workpiece according to the signal from signal collecting cards for making a reflected laser beam act on a region to be machined of the hidden surface at an appropriate incidence angle. The method can realize the surface strengthening treatment of the hidden surface of the workpiece, significantly improve the mechanical performance of the workpiece and increase the fatigue life thereof, which is applicable to the surface strengthening of the workpiece with the hidden surface. |
| US10399175B2 |
Systems and methods for improving weld strength
A method includes forming a first pocket in a first sheet of material and a second pocket in a second sheet of material, pressing the first pocket and the second pocket together at a nonlinear interface, and welding material of the first pocket and the second pocket at the interface. |
| US10399171B2 |
Systems and methods for cutting a plow bolt hole with a cutting torch
A method for cutting a plow bolt hole in a work piece using a cutting torch includes receiving a computerized part file including elements representing holes to be cut in the work piece. An element is selected and assigned a plow bolt hole identity. The selected element is associated with an aspect of an inner shape and an aspect of an outer shape of the plow bolt hole. A tool path is developed for the cutting torch that accounts for the aspect of the inner shape and the aspect of the outer shape and is associated with the selected element. Instructions are output to a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to move the cutting torch along the tool path so as to cut both the inner shape and the outer shape of the plow bolt hole in the work piece consecutively without interrupting a flame of the torch. |
| US10399168B2 |
Method for producing cavities for a turbomachine disk
A method for producing cavities in a turbomachine disk, the cavities extending between first and second lateral surfaces of the disk, the method including positioning a ring facing the first surface, the ring including an inner periphery including protrusions complementary in shape to the cavities that are to be produced; circulating an electrolyte close to the protrusions on the ring; activating a first translational movement of the ring towards the second surface; activating a rotation of the disk; generating an electric current pulse in the electrolyte when the ring is substantially at the first surface, the pulse resulting in the ionic dissolution of the disk at the protrusions; reducing the speed of rotation to a first reduced speed, when the ring is substantially at the first surface, for a first period of time; and stopping the first translation of the ring when the ring is beyond the second surface. |
| US10399166B2 |
System and method for machining workpiece of lattice structure and article machined therefrom
A system is configured for machining a workpiece of a lattice structure, the system includes an electrode of a lattice structure, an electrolyte supply, and a power supply. The workpiece and the electrode are intertwined with each other and electrically isolated from each other. The electrolyte supply is configured for circulating an electrolyte around and between the workpiece and the electrode. The power supply is configured for applying a voltage between the workpiece and the electrode to facilitate smoothing surfaces of the workpiece. |
| US10399165B2 |
Electrode and method for manufacturing the same
An electrode applied in electro-machining processes, where the electrode includes a main body portion and at least one built-in internal flushing passage for introducing a flushing liquid to a volume between the electrode and a workpiece to be machined. The electrode is made by an additive fabrication process that enables specialized flushing for enhancing waste material evacuation and incorporate special material properties like zones of high electrical conductivity and thermal resistance. The fabrication process produces materials and geometries that could not otherwise be made using conventional processing. |
| US10399162B2 |
Gear processing machine having a bellows
The invention relates to a toothing processing machine comprising a machine frame and a spindle carrier having a first spindle. The spindle comprises a first spindle housing and a first spindle shaft, which is arranged in the first spindle housing such that it can rotate about a first spindle axis, and a free end for receiving a work piece or a tool. A second spindle is also provided having a second spindle housing and a second spindle shaft for receiving a tool or work piece, wherein the second spindle shaft is mounted in the second spindle housing such that it can rotate about a second spindle axis. In addition, at least one wall of the machine frame forms a part of the casing of a closable working chamber, in which the work piece can be processed and which can be closed in order to prevent the release of a material removal, a processing liquid and/or a processing mist from the working chamber into other machine regions or to the outside. The spindle carrier is also arranged on the machine frame such that it can move in the direction of the first spindle axis. In addition, the closable working chamber includes the free end of the first spindle shaft and at least sections of the second spindle shaft. According to the invention, the toothing processing machine comprises a bellows, securely connected to the spindle carrier on a first side and to the at least one wall of the machine frame on a second side, wherein the bellows borders the closable working chamber at at least one point in such a way that a part of the spindle carrier is permanently positioned outside of the working chamber. In this way, the bellows is able to commence a relative movement in the direction of the first spindle axis between the spindle carrier and the machine frame, via a moving apart and together. |
| US10399161B2 |
Method and device for producing a gearing in workpiece gears by means of skiving
A method and a device for gear cutting a work wheel includes a cutting wheel with cutting teeth, which is rotatably driven on a tool spindle about a tool spindle axis. The cutting teeth engage into the work wheel, which is rotatably driven on a workpiece spindle about a workpiece axis that intersects the tool spindle axis. In rough cuts, tooth spaces between left and right tooth flanks of teeth of the toothing are deepened via a change in axial distance of the tool spindle axis and the workpiece axis. In a first finishing cut, only the left tooth flank is precision machined with a chip removal point moving from top to base of the tooth with gear skiving movement. In a second finishing cut, only the right tooth flank is precision machined with a chip removal point moving from top to base of the tooth with gear skiving movement. |
| US10399159B2 |
Jigsaw
A jigsaw includes a jigsaw main body, a handle, and a battery. The jigsaw main body includes a housing, a motor disposed inside the housing, and a battery mounting portion having a first mounting surface facing downward. The handle is disposed at an upper portion of the jigsaw main body and above the motor. The battery has a second mounting surface and supplies the motor with an electric power. The battery is slidable along the first mounting surface and mountable to the battery mounting portion with the first and second mounting surfaces facing each other. |
| US10399152B2 |
Pocket hole jig
A pocket hole jig in contains: a base, a first fixing assembly, a drilling assembly, and a second fixing assembly. The first fixing assembly and the drilling assembly are arranged on two ends of the base respectively, and an operation space is defined between the first fixing assembly and the drilling assembly of the base so as to accommodate a wooden workpiece. The first fixing assembly includes a push rod, the drilling assembly includes at least one tilted orifice, wherein an inlet segment of the at least one tilted orifice is located on an upper end of the drilling assembly, and an outlet segment of the at least one tilted orifice is located on one side of the drilling assembly. The second fixing assembly is located on one side of the base and includes an abutting seat configured to abut against the wooden workpiece. |
| US10399142B2 |
Method for setting a conicity of a die of a strand casting installation, and device for a strand casting installation
A strand casting installation in which a conicity of a die is set during a casting procedure by measuring temperature values along a centric measuring path running in a casting direction along an adjustably disposed die wall; measuring temperature values along a peripheral measuring path running in a casting direction along the adjustably disposed die wall, wherein the peripheral measuring path runs between the centric measuring path and a lateral periphery of the die wall, and a spacing of the peripheral measuring path from the lateral periphery of the die wall is smaller than a spacing of the centric measuring path from the other lateral periphery of the die wall; determining a centric temperature distribution curve along the centric measuring path from the temperature values measured along the centric measuring path; determining a peripheral temperature distribution curve along the peripheral measuring path from the temperature values measured along the peripheral measuring path; determining a first area under the centric temperature distribution curve, and a second area under the peripheral temperature distribution curve; determining a difference between the second area and the first area; and setting the conicity of the die taking into account the difference. |
| US10399140B2 |
Method for rolling external pipe threads, rolling head and device thereof
This invention provides a method for rolling an external pipe thread, a rolling head and device thereof. A rolling wheel carries out a thread rolling, wherein the thread rolling starts from a thread tail of the external pipe thread and moves towards a thread head of the external pipe thread, thereby completing the thread rolling. The rolling head of the invention comprises at least one rolling wheel arranged along a circumference, a corresponding rolling wheel axle and a corresponding rolling wheel seat; the rolling wheel is rotatably fixed to the rolling wheel seat via the rolling wheel axle; and the rolling wheel is provided with a pipe thread forming part having a thread length less than an effective thread length of the external pipe thread to be rolled. The rolling head of the invention also comprises a radial regulating device that can realize dynamic rolling and real-time whole-process regulation of radial position of the rolling wheel for the purpose of forming the taper as required by rolling process. The invention also provides rolling device including aforesaid rolling head. Solutions as provided by this invention are expected to guard against deformation to the pipe end during rolling, significantly save materials for hollowed cylindrical blank, and improve the rate of finished products. |
| US10399138B2 |
Pressing tool with switchblade bistable tensioning mechanism
A pressing tool for joining a pipe and a fitting, including two swivel elements for pressing the pipe and the fitting, a receiving region, formed between the swivel elements, for receiving the pipe and the fitting, at least one swivel axis for rotatably mounting the swivel elements, and a tensioning mechanism for pretensioning the pressing tool. The swivel elements can be swivelled towards one another about the at least one swivel axis to press the pipe and the fitting. In a first, closed position, the receiving region is narrower than in a second, open position, of the swivel elements, wherein the swivel elements are pretensioned towards the closed position by the tensioning mechanism. At least one holding device is provided for holding the swivel elements in the open position against the pretensioning force generated by the tensioning mechanism. |
| US10399135B2 |
Device and method for hot stamping
A device for hot stamping includes a lower mold having a shape corresponding to a bottom of a product material. An upper mold has a shape corresponding to a top of the product material and presses the product material with the lower mold. A blank holder is disposed inside the upper mold and fixes a blank between the upper mold and the lower mold. A cam has a shape corresponding to a flange of the product material and forms the flange of the product material by moving up or down along an inner side of the blank holder. |
| US10399131B2 |
Compound roll
A compound roll includes a sintered inner core of a first cemented carbide and at least one sintered outer sleeve of a second cemented carbide disposed around the inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core each have a joining surface, wherein when the inner core and outer sleeve are assembled each joining surface contact to form a bonding interface therebetween. When the assembled, sintered inner core and outer sleeve are heated to a predetermined temperature the sintered inner core and outer sleeve are fused together at the bonding interface to form the unitary compound roll. To reduce the overall cost of the compound roll, a lower cost cemented carbide, or a cemented carbide with a lower density can be used for the inner core and fused to an outer sleeve of a virgin cemented carbide, thereby reducing the powder cost and/or reducing the overall mass of the compound roll. |
| US10399129B2 |
Reaction force nozzle
A nozzle for water jet equipment and a method of use thereof. The nozzle has a body including a base with a shaft extending outwardly therefrom. The shaft is inserted through a bore of a sleeve that rotatable about the shaft. The base and shaft define a bore therein. At least one opening is defined in the shaft and one or more grooves are milled into the shaft's exterior surface. Each opening places the body's bore in fluid communication with one of the grooves and the sleeve's bore. Water flowing through the body's bore will flow through each opening, into the associated groove and into a space between the shaft and sleeve. The grooves create turbulence in water in this space and thereby reduce leakage from the nozzle. The shaft terminates in a conical section usable as a battering ram to break up blockages in pipes during cleaning operations. |
| US10399127B2 |
Piezoelectric systems and appliances for removing eye makeup and related methods
Piezoelectric systems and appliances for removing eye makeup and related methods are described. |
| US10399126B2 |
Wheel cleaning device
Disclosed is a wheel cleaning device, comprising a frame, a waste water recovery tank, lifting guide posts, a feeding support plate, a lifting cylinder, a lifting platform, a support plate, an adjusting cylinder, a left slide plate, bolt hole cleaning spray pipes, clamping cylinders, a left clamping slide plate, a central cleaning spray pipe, clamping wheels, left spray pipes, left upper spray pipes, right upper spray pipes, right spray pipes, shafts, a right clamping slide plate, servo motors, clamping guide rails, clamping system support plates, a support, a right slide plate, a gear rack structure and a guide rail. The device can clean aluminum scraps remaining in bolt holes, flange drainage channels and weight reduction pits, meets the requirements of automatic production lines, and has the characteristics of compact structure, flexibility, practicability, stability, high efficiency and the like. |
| US10399124B2 |
Apparatuses, methods, and systems for vibratory screening
Vibratory screening machines that include stacked screening deck assemblies are provided. In some embodiments, at least one of the vibratory screening machines can include an outer frame, an inner frame connected to the outer frame, and a vibratory motor assembly secured to the inner frame for vibrating the inner frame. A plurality of screen deck assemblies can be attached to the inner frame in a stacked arrangement, each configured to receive replaceable screen assemblies. The screen assemblies can be secured to respective ones of the plurality of the screen deck assemblies by tensioning the screen assemblies in a direction that a material to be screened flows across the screen assemblies. An undersized material discharge assembly can be configured to receive materials that pass through the screen assemblies, and an oversized material discharge assembly can be configured to receive materials that pass over the screen assemblies. |
| US10399121B2 |
Bias application for capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers
In some examples, a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The CMUT may be connectable to a bias voltage supply for supplying a bias voltage, and a transmit and/or receive (TX/RX) circuit. In some cases, a first capacitor having a first electrode may be electrically connected to the first electrode of the CMUT, the first capacitor having a second electrode that may be electrically connected to the TX/RX circuit. Furthermore, a first resistor may include a first electrode electrically connected to the first electrode of the first capacitor and the first electrode of the CMUT. A second electrode of the first resistor may be electrically connected to at least one of: a ground or common return path, or the second electrode of the first capacitor. |
| US10399119B2 |
Films, intermediate structures, and methods for forming hardfacing
A multi-layer film for use in forming a layer of hardfacing on a surface of a tool includes a first layer and a second layer covering at least a portion of a surface of the first layer. The layers each include a polymer material and a plurality of particles dispersed throughout the polymer material. An intermediate structure includes a body of an earth-boring tool, a first material layer disposed over a surface of the body, and a second material layer disposed over the first material layer. A method of applying hardfacing includes providing a first material layer on a surface of a body of an earth-boring tool, providing a second material layer adjacent the first material layer, heating the body and removing the polymer material from the body of the earth-boring tool, and heating the body of the earth-boring tool to a higher temperature to form a layer of hardfacing material. |
| US10399117B2 |
Method of making light weight component with internal metallic foam and polymer reinforcement
A method of making a light weight component including the steps of: forming a metallic foam core into a desired configuration; applying an external metallic shell to an exterior surface of the metallic foam core after it has been formed into the desired configuration; forming an inlet opening and an outlet opening in the external metallic shell in order to provide a fluid path through the metallic foam core; and injecting a thermoplastic material into the metallic foam core via the inlet opening. |
| US10399115B2 |
Method for coating with dispersions of active ingredients coated in a polymer layer
The invention seeks protection for a novel method for the surface functionalization of solid materials with one or more active ingredients intended to confer specific properties thereon, such as anti-UV, fluorescence or coloring properties. |
| US10399114B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing tow prepreg
A tow prepreg manufacturing apparatus applies resin to an original tow of reinforcing fibers. The tow prepreg manufacturing apparatus includes an oiling roller, a scraper, a resin reservoir, a tube pump, and a controller. The oiling roller is supplied with resin while rotating at a predetermined rotation speed. The scraper adjusts the shape of the resin supplied onto the oiling roller. The resin reservoir supplies resin to the oiling roller. The tube pump discharges resin to the resin reservoir. The controller controls the tube pump so that the amount of resin held in the resin reservoir remains constant and controls the rotation speed of the oiling roller so that a resin content of a wound tow prepreg becomes equal to a target resin content. |
| US10399111B2 |
Coating method, coating device, and functional film production method
A film is uniformly coated with a coating solution. The following formula is satisfied: 0 |
| US10399109B2 |
Aerosol generator
An aerosol generator (100) has a vibratable plate (1) with apertures therein and an annular piezo (2) which causes movement of the vibratable plate (1). An annular support member (3) supports the piezo (2) and the vibratable plate (1). A first electrical power conducting pin (10) engages directly with a first, top, surface of the piezo (2). A second electrical power conducting pin (11) indirectly conducts electrical power to a second surface of the piezo (2), by contacting an extension tab (103) of the support member (20), also on its top side. There is a film of cured epoxy adhesive on the tab (103), providing excellent gripping force between the pin (11) and the support (3). The aerosol generator (100) avoids need for soldered joints for electrical contact, and the pins are conveniently mounted parallel to each on the on the same lateral and top side of the piezo and support member. The pins may have multi-point tips (50) for particularly effective electrical contact. |
| US10399108B2 |
Sprinkler with modular components and pop up deflector
A sprinkler includes a pop-up deflector plate that is engageable with a brake assembly in an extended position. A brake module is secured to a sprinkler body and includes a rotatable connector coupled with the brake assembly. The pop-up deflector plate is disposed adjacent the nozzle and engages the rotatable connector in the extended position. |
| US10399105B2 |
Trigger locking device for a liquid applicator
A fluid applicator configured to deliver fluid at a pressure is provided. The fluid applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet. The fluid applicator also comprises a fluid path extending from the inlet to the outlet. The fluid enters the inlet and exits the outlet at the pressure. The fluid applicator also comprises a trigger configured to, when actuated, facilitate the fluid flow through the fluid path. The fluid applicator also comprises a locking mechanism configured to extend through a body of the fluid applicator, and configured to transition between a locked position and an unlocked position. In an unlocked position, the trigger can actuate and, in a locked position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating. |
| US10399102B2 |
Spill-resistant fluid delivery device
An orientation independent delivery device. The delivery device includes a gas chamber, a delivery chamber, a gas cell, and a delivery aperture. The gas chamber includes a gas-side rigid portion and a gas-side flexible barrier. The gas-side flexible barrier is sealed to the gas-side rigid portion. The delivery chamber includes a delivery-side rigid portion and a delivery-side flexible barrier. The delivery-side flexible barrier is sealed to the delivery-side rigid portion and is oriented adjacent to the gas-side flexible barrier. The gas cell is coupled to the gas-side rigid portion of the gas chamber. The gas cell increases a gas pressure within the gas chamber to expand the gas-side flexible barrier. Expansion of the gas-side flexible barrier applies a compressive force to the delivery-side flexible barrier allowing a delivery material to escape from the delivery chamber. |
| US10399098B2 |
Spray dryer
An electrostatic spray drying system includes an electrostatic spray nozzle having a spray tip assembly arranged to discharge a supply of fluid into a drying chamber. The electrostatic spray nozzle is responsive to a duty cycle signal that determines periods at which the electrostatic spray nozzle is open to inject the fluid. A controller is programmed to activate a pulse width modulation (PWM) mode of operation for the electrostatic spray assembly, initiate a first timer, provide a first duty cycle signal to the electrostatic spray nozzle at a first PWM activation frequency while the first timer has not reached a first pulse duration, initiate a second timer when the first timer has reached the first pulse duration, and provide a second duty cycle signal to the electrostatic spray nozzle at a second PWM activation frequency while the second timer has not reached a second pulse duration. |
| US10399097B2 |
Electrostatic coating device and electrostatic coating method
An electrostatic coating method in which a plurality of coating materials is respectively retained in a plurality of coating-material containers in a coating material cartridge, and the coating materials are changed by a valve at the time of sending of each of the coating materials, in an electrostatic coating device, each of the coating materials is sent from the coating material cartridge to a coating machine via a common path according to the change, and multilayer coating is performed by the electrostatic coating device. |
| US10399096B2 |
Rotary atomizing head type coating machine
A rotary atomizing head includes an outer peripheral surface washing passage open onto an atomizing head outer peripheral surface for causing wash fluid supplied from a feed tube to flow out into an annular clearance between the rotary atomizing head and a shaping air ring. An outflow opening of an outflow passage constituting the outer peripheral surface washing passage is provided in a position closer to the backside into the annular clearance by a length dimension than a front end surface of a front ring section constituting the shaping air ring. Further, the outflow opening opens to the annular clearance in an angle that is an acute angle to the atomizing head outer peripheral surface. |
| US10399095B1 |
Vane for a shower head
An atomizing and vortex generating vane for cooperation with a nozzle of a shower head includes a cylindrical body having a central longitudinal axis and a vane blocker centered about the axis. The vane blocker has a cross-sectional profile rotated about the axis in a helical path from top to bottom, forming helical flow boundary walls. Fluid flows through flow paths defined by the flow boundary walls, in a swirling path around the central longitudinal axis. A splash nozzle including the vane generates fluid jets ranging from full cone to the hollow cone fluid jets, for showering purposes. A shower head including a storage tank and a plurality of the splash nozzles is designed to conserve water while providing a warm and comfortable shower experience. |
| US10399094B2 |
Showerhead with scanner nozzles
A showerhead assembly including a plurality of scanner nozzles. Each scanner nozzle includes an oscillation chamber fluidly coupled to an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, and configured to discharge a random sweeping jet from the outlet aperture over a coverage area. |
| US10399090B2 |
Apparatus for a screen pulse system
An apparatus includes a manifold plate-like structure having two end regions and an opening located in the recessed region configured to allow fluid flow therethrough and a clamping device. The clamping device includes a first clamping block and a first mechanical fastener to couple the first clamping block and the manifold. The apparatus also includes a vibratory separator including a basket having support structure therein, the manifold coupled to the support structure with a clamping device. A pan is disposed above the manifold and coupled to the manifold and a screen is disposed on the pan. A pressure differential device is coupled to the manifold and configured to provide a pressure differential across the screen. A method includes coupling the manifold to the support structure, disposing the pan on the support structure, and coupling the pan to the manifold. |
| US10399089B1 |
System to control a charge volume of an autogenous mill or a semi-autogenous mill
A system to control in real time a charge volume of an autogenous mill or a semi-autogenous mill including at least one accelerometer connected to a rotatable mill shell producing acceleration over time signals. The system includes a wireless antenna, a signal receiver module, and a modular magnetic power generator unit communicating with a master control processor connected to a network and to a distributed control system of the mill. The system has computer instructions to receive the acceleration over time signals and compare the acceleration over time signals to preset charge limits and produce commands to the distributed control system to automatically alter at least one of: speed of the rotatable mill shell, a particulate feed rate, a water feed rate, and combinations thereof when compared acceleration over time signals exceed or fall below preset charge limits. |
| US10399088B2 |
Food waste storage and treatment system
A system and method are provided for a food loading station having a disposer that grinds food waste that is located at a facility that processes food waste. A storage tank receives a slurry of food waste and water from the disposer for storage until the slurry is collected for transportation to an anaerobic digestion facility. An agitator is installed in the storage tank for mixing the slurry stored in the storage tank prior to collection for transportation to the anaerobic digestion facility. A discharge outlet is installed on the storage tank for connection to a discharge hose of a collection truck. The discharge outlet has an air admittance valve for admitting ambient air into the discharge hose while the slurry is sucked out of the storage tank through the discharge hose and into the collection truck. |
| US10399082B1 |
Roll adjustment system
A system may comprise a frame, a pair of rolls with each of the rolls comprising a roll body having opposite ends and a circumferential surface, a plurality of teeth being formed on the circumferential surface, and at least a portion of the circumferential surface being electrically conductive. The roll may also have a roll shaft having end portions extending from the roll body, with each of the end portions extending from one of the ends of the roll body. The system may also comprise roll supports configured to support the rolls on the frame in a manner such that at least one of the rolls is movable to adjust a separation gap between the rolls, a detection apparatus configured to detect contact between the rolls, and a signaling apparatus configured to produce a signal indicating a change in electrical potential is detected by the detection apparatus. |
| US10399079B2 |
Diagnostic device
A microfluidic diagnostic device may comprise a fluid inlet to receive a fluid from a fluidic slot, a main microfluidic channel fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet, and a main microfluidic pump interposed between the fluid inlet and the main microfluidic channel to continuously circulate a fluid through the fluidic slot, fluid inlet, and main microfluidic channel wherein the width of the fluid inlet is different from the width of the main microfluidic channel. A diagnostic device, comprising a fluidic slot, a fluid inlet fluidly coupled to the fluidic slot, a main channel fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet, and an inlet pump interposed between the fluid inlet and channel wherein the cross-sectional area of the fluid inlet is relatively larger at least one point than the cross-sectional area of the channel. |
| US10399077B2 |
Dual flask
This document provides a dual flask for laboratory use, methods of using a dual flask, and systems including a dual flask. A dual flask can include a first flask structure and a second flask structure. Each flask structure can include a body and a neck. The first body and the second body in a dual flask provided herein can be connected together and have a filter there between such that fluids can be filtered between said first and second bodies. |
| US10399076B2 |
Methods of producing ferrihydrite nanoparticle slurries, and systems and products employing the same
The present disclosure relates to methods of synthesizing slurries comprising ferrihydrite nanoparticles, and systems and methods employing the same. The method may include the steps of preparing an aqueous solution having ferric iron cations, halide anions, and a two-line iron promoter, and precipitating the ferrihydrite nanoparticles in the aqueous solution, thereby producing a ferrihydrite slurry. The ferrihydrite slurries may be useful in treating a polluted fluid having sulfur contaminants therein. |
| US10399074B2 |
Ceramic honeycomb structure
A ceramic honeycomb structure comprising porous cell walls defining large numbers of flow paths, the cell walls having (a) porosity of 55% or more and less than 65%, and (b) 35,000/mm3 or more of substrate branches, wherein the number of substrate branches is defined by the number of branch points (including connecting points of 3 or more branches and connecting points of different-width branches) per a unit volume, in a network structure obtained by the skeletonization of the three-dimensional structure of cell wall substrates determined by X-ray CT. |
| US10399073B2 |
Hydrocarbon soluble metal composition and a method of making it thereof
This present invention relates to oil-soluble metal compositions of metals and a method for its preparation. The composition finds application in catalysis as catalysts precursors or additives for in situ generation of nano dispersed metal/metal sulfide clusters for heavy oil hydroconversion and in the area of lubrication as friction modifiers. |
| US10399071B2 |
Polymer containing carboxyl group, preparation method and application thereof, supported catalyst and preparation methods thereof and preparation methods of penem antibiotic intermediate
A polymer containing a carboxyl group, a preparation method and an application thereof, a supported catalyst and a preparation method thereof and preparation methods of penem antibiotic intermediate are disclosed. The polymer has high rigidity and hardness, thus the mechanical properties of the polymer is effectively improved. Meanwhile, in the polymer, the carboxyl group is used as a main functional group, and is used as a carrier to prepare, by means of a coordination reaction between the carboxyl group and a heavy metal, a supported metal catalyst which has better connection stability between the metal and the polymer. The above two factors can improve the stability of the supported metal catalyst, such that the catalyst can be recycled without losing the catalytic activity. Meanwhile, loss of a heavy metal active ingredient and production cost can be reduced. |
| US10399068B2 |
SCM-10 molecular sieve, process for producing same and use thereof
The present invention relates to an SCM-10 molecular sieve, a process for producing same and use thereof. The molecular sieve has an empirical chemical composition as illustrated by the formula “the first oxide·the second oxide”, wherein the ratio by molar of the first oxide to the second oxide is less than 40, the first oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of silica and germanium dioxide, the second oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of alumina, boron oxide, iron oxide, gallium oxide, titanium oxide, rare earth oxides, indium oxide and vanadium oxide. The molecular sieve has specific XRD pattern and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst for converting an organic compound. |
| US10399067B2 |
Catalysts based on silicoaluminophosphate SAPO-11 and uses thereof
The invention provides a process for preparing SAPO-11, that comprises combining in an aqueous solution alumina source, P 2 O source and a silica source in the presence of a crystallization template and a surfactant to form a gel, which is then subjected to hydrothermal crystallization and calcination. The so-formed SAPO-11, which possesses unique silicon distribution, high resistance to hydrothermal degradation (desilication) and high surface area, forms another aspect of the invention. Hydroprocessing of a vegetable oil in the presence of a catalyst comprising the Pt and SAPO-11 of the invention is also demonstrated. |
| US10399053B2 |
Nanoporous metal-carbon composite
Described here is a metal-carbon composite, comprising (a) a porous three-dimensional scaffold comprising one or more of carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxide, and (b) metal nanoparticles disposed on said porous scaffold, wherein the metal-carbon composite has a density of 1 g/cm3 or less, and wherein the metal nanoparticles account for 1 wt. % or more of the metal-carbon composite. Also described are methods for making the metal-carbon composite. |
| US10399052B2 |
Methods of controlling polyolefin melt index
The use of induced condensing agent (ICA) in fluidized bed gas phase reactor systems enables higher production rates but can affect the resulting polyolefins melt index. The effect the increased ICA concentration may have on a melt index may be counteracted, if necessary, by altering the concentration of olefin monomer within the reactor system. |
| US10399042B2 |
Filtration filter
A filtration filter comprises a metallic mesh having a circumferential shape and radially inner and outer portions. The metallic mesh is adapted to filter out a filtration target object contained in a fluid passing through the membrane. First and second frame members hold the outer portion there between so as to create first and second bent sections separated by a transition section extending between the first and second bent sections. The transition section includes at least one streaked projection. |
| US10399041B2 |
Two-dimensional metal carbide antimicrobial membrane and antimicrobial agent
The antimicrobial agent includes at least one two-dimensional metal carbide layer. The two-dimensional metal carbide has the formula Tin+1CnTx, where T represents a terminal functional group and x represents the number of terminal functional groups. The two-dimensional metal carbide is preferably Ti3C2Tx. The terminating group may be oxygen, hydroxide (OH), fluorine or combinations thereof. The antimicrobial agent may be used as a two-dimensional metal carbide antimicrobial membrane (10) or filter for removal of harmful bacteria, such as E. coli and B. subtilis. A stack of two-dimensional metal carbide layers (14) may be supported on a polymer filter substrate (12), such as a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) supporting substrate. |
| US10399039B2 |
Compact spiral-wound filter elements, modules and systems
The present invention provides compact spiral-wound filter elements having cassette-like performance. The invention further provides filtration systems (e.g., TFF systems) and processes (e.g., SPTFF processes) employing compact spiral-wound filter elements having cassette-like performance. |
| US10399038B2 |
Tubular membrane with a helical ridge, as well as a method and apparatus for producing such a tubular membrane
A tubular membrane includes a support tube made out of one or more flexible tapes of porous support material which have been helically wound into a tube shape with overlapping tape edges which have been sealed to each other, and a semi-permeable membrane layer made of membrane forming material on an inner wall of the support tube. At least one inwardly projecting helical ridge is provided on the inner wall of the support tube, which helical ridge is covered with or forms part of the membrane layer. |
| US10399037B1 |
Nitrogen oxides storage catalyst and methods of using the same
A nitrogen oxides (NOx) storage catalyst for treating an exhaust gas flow is provided. The NOX storage catalyst includes a flow-through substrate defining channels for receiving the exhaust gas flow and first and second zones present in the channels. The first zone includes a first NOX storage catalyst coating capable of storing NOX at a first adsorption temperature and releasing NOX at a first desorption temperature. The second zone includes a second NOX storage catalyst coating capable of storing NOX at a second adsorption temperature and releasing NOX at a second desorption temperature. The second desorption temperature is greater than the first desorption temperature. Methods of using the NOX storage catalyst for treating an exhaust gas stream flowing from a vehicle engine during a period following a cold-start of the engine are also provided. |
| US10399036B2 |
Method for the cleaning of exhaust gas from a compression ignition engine
A method for the cleaning of exhaust gas from a compression ignition engine, comprising the steps of injecting a first amount of an aqueous urea solution into the gas; in a first mode of operation and at an exhaust gas temperature of between 150 and 220° C. hydrolysing the first amount of urea to ammonia reducing agent in presence of a first catalyst comprising vanadium oxide supported on titania and subsequently removing part of nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas by contacting the gas mixed with the ammonia reducing agent through a second catalyst comprising platinum on titania and/or alumina; and in a second mode of operation and at an exhaust gas temperature above 220° C. removing a part of the nitrogen oxides in presence of the first catalyst and the ammonia reducing agent and subsequently oxidising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and remaining amount of the ammonia reducing agent further contained in the exhaust gas by passing the gas through the second catalyst. |
| US10399034B2 |
Catalyst and method for reducing hexavalent chromium Cr(VI)
The high temperature titanium-catalyst comprises a body, the body having a hot gas inlet and a hot gas outlet. The body comprises an array of titanium containing catalytic elements, wherein the array of titanium containing catalytic elements is arranged such that hot gas containing an amount of hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) may enter the body at the hot gas inlet, may pass through the array of titanium containing catalytic elements and may leave the body at the hot gas outlet. When the titanium-catalyst is in use, Cr(VI) in the hot gas containing an amount of Cr(VI) reacts with titanium oxide in a surface layer of the titanium containing catalytic elements, whereby the Cr(VI) is reduced to trivalent chromium Cr(III) thus reducing the amount of Cr(VI) in the hot gas containing an amount of Cr(VI). |
| US10399030B2 |
Fluidic devices and methods for modulating flow of fluid in chromatography system to provide tree way switching
A Chromatography system that includes a microfluidic device configured to provide three-way switching or switching between three or more inputs or outputs. The microfluidic device fluidically coupled to one or more switching valves to provide for selective control of fluid flow in the chromatography system. |
| US10399027B2 |
Air filter comprising a multilayer filter material
A multi-layer filter material for an interior air filter element of an air conditioning system of a vehicle may include an active layer having a plurality of non-impregnated activated carbon particles, an impregnation layer having a plurality of impregnated activated carbon particles, and an ion exchange layer having a plurality of ion exchanger particles. The active layer may be arranged between the ion exchange layer and the impregnation layer. The active layer may further include a first ash content and the impregnation layer may further include a second ash content. The first ash content in the active layer may be less than the second ash content in the impregnation layer. |
| US10399026B2 |
Long-life air filter for automobiles and method of manufacturing the long-life air filter
An air filter for automobiles includes, a main filter and a prefilter, wherein the prefilter comprises a nonwoven synthetic fiber having an average density of 0.01 to 0.5 g/cm3 and a moisture absorbent is adsorbed to the prefilter. |
| US10399024B2 |
Surface modified filter media
Surface modified filter media, including surface modified filter media having enhanced performance characteristics, are provided. In some embodiments, a filter media may comprise two or more layers designed to enhance fluid separation efficiency. One or more of the layers may have at least a portion of a surface that is modified to alter and/or enhance the wettability of the surface with respect to a particular fluid. In certain embodiments involving a filter media including more than one surface modified layer, at least one surface modified layer may have a greater air permeability and/or mean flow pore size than that of another surface modified layer. Such a configuration of layers may result in the media having enhanced fluid separation properties compared to filter media that do not include such modified layers or configuration of layers, all other factors being equal. The filter media may be well-suited for a variety of applications, including filtering fuel, air, and lube oil. |
| US10399021B2 |
Water purification system
A water purification system (1) includes a composite filter cartridge (100) that includes a pretreatment filter cartridge (110) and a filtration membrane assembly (120), and is provided with a raw water inlet (130), a pretreatment water outlet (140), a pressurizing pretreatment water inlet (150), a pure water outlet (160) and a condensed water outlet (170); a raw water inlet pipe (200) connected with the raw water inlet (130); a pure water outlet pipe (300) connected with the pure water outlet (160); a condensed water outlet pipe (400) connected with the condensed water outlet (170); a pretreatment water outlet pipe (500) connected with the pretreatment water outlet (140); a pressurizing pretreatment water inlet pipe (600) connected with the pressurizing pretreatment water inlet (150) and the pretreatment water outlet pipe (500) respectively; and a booster pump (900) disposed on the pretreatment water outlet pipe (500). |
| US10399019B2 |
Integrated composite filter and water purification system having the same
An integrated composite filter and a water purification system having the same are provided. The integrated composite filter includes: a shell defining a chamber therein, and defining a raw water inlet, a pretreated water outlet, a pretreated water inlet, a pure water outlet and a waste water outlet which are in communication with the chamber respectively; a pretreating filtering element disposed within the chamber; a filtering membrane disposed within the chamber. The pretreating filtering element and the filtering membrane are sequentially positioned between the raw water inlet and the pure water outlet as well as the waste water outlet, and the pretreating filtering element is positioned between the raw water inlet and the pretreated water outlet, and the filtering membrane is positioned between the pretreated water inlet and the pure water outlet as well as the waste water outlet. |
| US10399017B2 |
Drilling fluid reclaimer
The present invention is directed to a drilling fluid reclaimer. The reclaimer has at least one adjustable screen assembly for providing a leveling filter for reclaimed drill fluid. Used drill fluid is placed at the screen assembly at the front the of the screen assembly. The at least one screen is vibrated to separate large particulate matter from liquid drilling fluid. A second screen is provided for additional filtering. Large particulate matter is expelled by a chute at the back of the screen assembly. Drilling fluid passing through the screen is “reclaimed” for use with a drilling system. |
| US10399016B2 |
Skimmer basket for swimming pools
The present disclosure provides a skimmer basket assembly. The skimmer basket assembly may include a basket, the bottom of which may include one or more flaps. A handle may be connected to the basket via one or more connectors configured to selectively expand and contract. The handle may include a trigger mechanism that is mechanically linked to the one or more flaps of the basket. The trigger mechanism may be configured to operate the one of more flaps of the basket upon manipulation of the trigger mechanism. The skimmer basket assembly may include a lid that is slidingly connected to the one or more connectors. The lid may be configured to receive the handle therein and substantially cover a top opening of the basket. |
| US10399011B2 |
Integrated composite filter cartridge and water purifying system having same
Disclosed are an integrated composite filter cartridge (200) and a water purifying system (300) having same. The integrated composite filter cartridge (200) comprises: an outer shell (20), wherein a chamber (21) is defined in the outer shell (20), and the outer shell (20) is provided with a raw water inlet (22), a pre-treated water outlet (23), a pre-treated water inlet (24), a purified water outlet (25) and a waste water outlet (26) which are in communication with the chamber (21); a pre-treatment filter cartridge (100); a central pipe (30); a filter membrane (40); and a control member, which is connected to the pre-treated water outlet (23) and the pre-treated water inlet (24). When the integrated composite filter cartridge (200) is used for the first time, the control member switches on the raw water inlet (22) and the pre-treated water outlet (23) and switches off the pre-treated water inlet (24). |
| US10399007B2 |
Temperature swing adsorption process and apparatus with closed loop regeneration
A temperature swing adsorption apparatuses and process is disclosed comprising passing a feed stream to a first adsorption bed to adsorb one or more contaminants from the feed stream to produce a product stream. A regeneration gas separator overhead stream is passed to a second adsorption bed to provide a second adsorption bed effluent stream. The second adsorption bed effluent stream is passed to a heater to generate a hot regeneration effluent stream. The hot regeneration effluent stream is passed to a third adsorption bed to regenerate the third adsorption bed and provide a regeneration effluent stream. At least a portion of the regeneration effluent stream is passed to a guard bed to remove sulfur and oxygen compounds to provide a treated regeneration effluent stream. The treated regeneration effluent stream is passed to a regeneration gas separator to provide the regeneration gas separator overhead stream. |
| US10398999B2 |
Toy couplers including a plurality of block retaining channels
Building sets including a plurality of blocks and a plurality of clips configured to engage a thickness of one or more of the blocks. Each clip includes a base and first and second substantially parallel extensions extending from the base and defining a channel therebetween into which a thickness of a block is receivable. The width of the channel is substantially equal to and slightly less than the thickness of the block receivable within the channel so that the thickness is frictionally retained therein. The clip may include a magnet enclosed within the base so that the base of a first clip may be magnetically coupled to the base of another clip, and each clip may in turn be frictionally coupled to a block received between the extensions of the respective clip. In one embodiment, the clip includes a plurality of channels. |
| US10398997B2 |
Toy couplers including a plurality of block retaining channels
Building sets including a plurality of blocks and a plurality of clips configured to engage a thickness of one or more of the blocks. Each clip includes a base and first and second substantially parallel extensions extending from the base and defining a channel therebetween into which a thickness of a block is receivable. The width of the channel is substantially equal to and slightly less than the thickness of the block receivable within the channel so that the thickness is frictionally retained therein. The clip may include a magnet enclosed within the base so that the base of a first clip may be magnetically coupled to the base of another clip, and each clip may in turn be frictionally coupled to a block received between the extensions of the respective clip. In one embodiment, the clip includes a plurality of channels. |
| US10398996B2 |
Throttle emulator
A throttle emulator system for a model vehicle includes an emulator module and a DCC interface having a connector to permit connection with a DCC command station. The DCC command station is configured to provide digital signals to control the model vehicle. The emulator module is coupled to the DCC interface and configured to transmit command and control signals to the DCC command station, via the DCC interface. The command and control signals are relayed by the DCC command station to control the model vehicle. The emulator module is further configured for wireless communication with a mobile electronic device such that a user can communicate with the emulator module to control the model vehicle through an interface on the mobile electronic device. |
| US10398993B1 |
Floating phantom illusion
A toy kit and components for a floating illusion is presented in which a manipulator releaseably engages via a coupling element with a composite structure. Preferred composite structures include first and second, sheet-like portions in which at least one portion has a face or head feature in registration with a coupling element. |
| US10398990B2 |
Rotating performance stage
A theater area includes audience seating that faces outwardly in an “inverted-theater-in-the-round” arrangement towards a ring-shaped performance stage. The performance stage is designed to rotate around the audience area so that each section of the audience can see each part of the stage at different times. |
| US10398989B2 |
Ride with rotating lift
A ride system for an amusement park includes a plurality of rooms stacked atop one another and a ride vehicle. A method to transport the ride vehicle from a first room to a second room includes withdrawing the ride vehicle from the first room, changing the vertical height of the ride vehicle, rotating the ride vehicle, and inserting the ride vehicle into the second room. |
| US10398987B2 |
System and method of displaying device information for party formation
A virtual space is provided to users via client computing devices. Device information related to a client computing platform used by a user to interact with the virtual space may be obtained. Different users using different client computing platforms may be provided with different in-game capabilities such as user roles, content items, levels, and/or other content or actions available for the user in the virtual space based on the client computing platform used by the users to access the virtual space. The device information may be used to facilitate enhanced party formation between users of the virtual space. |
| US10398981B1 |
Method and system for facilitating chance-based in-game virtual item distribution
A system and method for facilitating chance-based in-game virtual item distribution in a video game. A mini-game interface presents a mini-game to a user that has committed to a battle. Prior to instigation of the battle the user participates in a chance-based mini-game that determines awards to be distributed to the user from a set of potential awards. Benefits associated with a determined award are applied to a game entity included in a battle which is to follow the mini-game. |
| US10398977B2 |
Information processing method, terminal, and computer storage medium
A method includes: displaying, in a game user interface, a first game scene including at least one game character; displaying a skill selection object in the game user interface, the skill selection object including a plurality skill slots; determining a set of deployable skills corresponding to the first game scene, wherein a total number and types of skills included the set of deployable skills are dynamically determined based on a predefined set of characteristics of the first game scene; and distributing the set of deployable skills into one or more of the plurality of skill slots in the skill selection object, wherein a corresponding skill is deployed in the first game scene when selected by a user from the one or more of the plurality of skill slots in the skill selection object. |
| US10398973B2 |
System and method for processing random events
Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to a method, a system, and an article for managing the use of global position information in a multi-player online game. An example computer-implemented method can include: identifying a number of random events for which each random event has a plurality of possible outcomes and each possible outcome has a respective probability of occurrence for each random event; selecting a first possible outcome from the plurality of possible outcomes; determining a probability distribution for the first possible outcome that defines a relationship between (i) a number of occurrences of the first possible outcome in the number of random events and (ii) a range of probabilities; selecting a first probability from the range of probabilities; and determining the number of occurrences of the first possible outcome based on the probability distribution and the selected first probability. |
| US10398970B2 |
Methods and systems for differentiation of video frames for achieving buffered decoding and bufferless decoding
Systems and methods of managing H.264 compliant video that lacks B Frames include decoding without the use of a significant video frame buffer. This variant of the H.264 standard may include a flag indicating that the video does not include B Frames. The video may be used in applications, such as computer games, in which processing of B Frames introduces undesirable lag. |
| US10398964B2 |
Wheel core assembly
A wheel core assembly for a recreational device such as a skateboard is provided. The orientation of the wheel core assembly can be readily reversed to allow use of both sides of a wheel such as e.g., a side-set wheel. The position of an outer bearing and a spacer can be readily switched to either side of an internal chamber thereby allowing the user to select the orientation of the wheel on an axle. The outer bearing and spacer can be configured for ready removal and installation without the use of special purpose tools. |
| US10398959B2 |
Multi-head, multi-abdomen, multi-armed apparatus for use with a slip and counter fight simulation / workout machine or stand alone device for fight simulation
A free standing fight simulation workout machine with a fight simulation multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed apparatus is adapted to be used in conjunction with a slip and counter fight simulation apparatus or stand alone apparatus. The fight simulation multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed apparatus includes a multi-headed member having at least one head attached to at least one abdomen and at least one arm having a glove appending member. Preferably, multiple heads are attached to multiple abdomens with multiple arm pairs to provide different punch configurations for the user to strike at. The multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed provides various angles adapted for a user to punch, knee, and/or do a flying knee. |
| US10398954B2 |
Golf club head with interior weight adjustable in multiple directions
A golf club head includes a striking face, and a body coupled to the striking face. The body includes a crown, a sole disposed in generally opposed relation to the crown, and a back extending away from the striking face. The striking face and body collectively define a hollow interior chamber. A weight is disposed entirely within the interior chamber. An adjustment mechanism is coupled to the body and the weight to enable external adjustment of the weight along three axes. |
| US10398952B1 |
Golf club having movable weight
A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a weight member that is slidable in an elongate weight mount including a rail. The weight member is rotatable about the rail between an unlocked orientation and a locked orientation. |
| US10398951B2 |
Co-forged golf club head and method of manufacture
A co-forged iron type golf club is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention discloses a co-forged iron type golf club with the body portion made out of a first material and at least one weight adjustment portion monolithically encased within the body portion of the co-forged iron type golf club head without the need for secondary attachment or machining operations. The present invention creates of an iron type golf club head from a pre-form billet that already contains two or more materials before the actual forging process resulting in a multi-material golf club head that doesn't require any post manufacturing operations such as machining, welding, swaging, gluing, and the like. |
| US10398948B2 |
Ball striking device having a covering element
A ball striking device may include a ball striking plate having a front surface configured to strike a ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The ball striking device may include a covering element located behind the rear surface. The covering element may be affixed to the rear surface of the ball striking plate with an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include a double-sided tape. Further, a thickened portion of the ball striking plate may be located behind a desired-contact region of the ball striking plate and the covering element may be affixed thereto. The covering element may be a highly-contoured element. The ball striking device may be a golf club head. |
| US10398947B2 |
Grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads
Embodiments of grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US10398945B2 |
Football sensing
A football sensing system may include an American-style football extending along a longitudinal axis and having a maximum transverse dimension defining a transverse axis and at least one accelerometer. The football has a bladder and a cover about the bladder. The accelerometer is carried by the football between the bladder and the cover to sense acceleration along at least a first axis. The accelerometer is sized to sense a predetermined maximum value of acceleration in the first axis. The accelerometer is positioned within the football in a first position with the first axis of the accelerometer angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the football. The accelerometer in the first position is capable of measuring acceleration values in a direction in line with or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the football that are greater than the predetermined maximum value of acceleration in the first axis. |
| US10398940B2 |
Propulsion device for divers and swimmers
The invention relates to a propulsion device, in particular to an underwater propulsion device for divers (1) and swimmers comprising one or several drives (2) provided with electric motors (4) and means (3) for fixing the drives (2) to the legs or arms of the diver (1) or swimmer, wherein the electric motors (4) are provided with a sump cooling, with the electric motors (4) being arranged in waterproof housings (5) and each waterproof housing (5) only being partially filled with a cooling liquid. By arranging the drives (2) on the extremities of the diver (1) or swimmer, the flexibility and mobility are significantly increased; at the same time, the provision of a sump cooling system improves heat dissipation and thus increases the power density. |
| US10398939B1 |
Load sharing snap-linkable safety rigging plate
A load sharing snap-linkable safety rigging plate preferably includes a rigging body, a first gate, a second gate, two first pivoting locks and two second pivoting locks. The rigging body includes a base portion, a first open gate loop and a second open gate loop. A plurality of openings are formed through the base portion. The first and second gates are pivotally engaged with first and second ends of the base portion. The second gate is pivotally engaged with a second end of the base portion and an opposing end is retained by an end of the second open gate loop. The first two pivoting locks are pivotally retained on a first end of the base portion to prevent the first gate from opening. The second two pivoting locks are pivotally retained on a second end of the base portion to prevent the second gate from opening. |
| US10398937B2 |
Functional training rig kit
A functional training rig kit includes a box and a plurality of components adapted to fit within the box. At least some of the components and the box include elements by which the components are adapted to be attached to the outside of the box to provide at least one functional training rig attached to the outside of the box. |
| US10398936B2 |
Interactive athletic training log
Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. |
| US10398933B2 |
Exercise apparatus
An exercise apparatus includes a resistance system which has a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft and a transmission mechanism mounted between the two rotating shafts, such that the two rotating shafts are rotated with respect to each other at a predetermined transmission ratio. Besides, a first resistance device is controlled to apply a first resistance against rotation of the first rotating shaft, and a second resistance device is controlled to apply a second resistance against rotation of the second rotating shaft. The first resistance device and the second resistance device can be controlled independently. When a user uses the exercise apparatus to perform exercise, a moving member is driven by movement of the user. When the moving member is moved, the two rotating shafts are driven to rotate simultaneously, namely the user has to overcome the rotational resistance of the two rotating shaft during exercise. |
| US10398932B2 |
Treadmill including a lift assistance mechanism
A treadmill may include a lift assistance mechanism operative to assist movement of a deck assembly between one or more positions relative to a base frame. A portion of the lift assistance mechanism may translate along a length dimension of the treadmill when inclining the deck assembly. The lift assistance mechanism may assist a user in moving the deck assembly into a storage position and may also assist a deck assembly lift motor in inclining the deck assembly. |
| US10398929B2 |
Bench with adjustable seat
Improvements in an adjusting bench includes a back frame which includes a back support and a back adjusting arrangement to adjust inclination situation of the back support, a seat frame including a seat support and a seat adjusting arrangement to adjust a height of the seat support and a distance between the seat support and the back support, a supporting frame including a first leg frame and a second leg frame adapted to support the back support and the seat support securely standing on a ground floor. |
| US10398923B2 |
Adjustable resistance band and system including same
A resistance band is provided that includes a flexible band having a first side and a second side, a first handle located at the first side of the flexible band, a second handle located at the second side of the flexible band, and a base member located between the first handle and the second handle, the flexible band passing through the base member, the base member including at least one fastener configured to connect the base member to another exercise device. An exercise system is also provided that includes the resistance band and the exercise device having at least one fastener configured to cooperate with the at least one fastener of the resistance band. |
| US10398918B2 |
Exercise equipment
The exercise equipment includes a base, a resilient element, and a positioning mechanism. The base has two bodies which are selectively movable relatively. The two sides of the resilient element are connected to the two bodies. The positioning mechanism is adapted for operation to control the movement of the two bodies. |
| US10398917B2 |
Drag reducer and fire-extinguishing agent
The invention provides a drag reducer having an excellent frictional drag-reducing effect on an aqueous medium and the like and also provides a fire-extinguishing agent including this drag reducer. The drag reducer according to the present invention includes a polyalkylene oxide aqueous dispersion that includes a polyalkylene oxide, aluminum oxide, an electrolyte, and water, and that has the polyalkylene oxide dispersed therein. The drag reducer has an excellent frictional drag-reducing effect on an aqueous medium and the like. |
| US10398910B2 |
Monochromatic X-ray imaging systems and methods
According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation. |
| US10398900B2 |
Electrode selection for sub-threshold modulation therapy
A neuromodulation system and method of providing sub-threshold therapy to a patient. An anodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy and a cathodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy are determined for a plurality of electrode sets. A ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold is calculated for each of the electrode sets. An effective electrode set is selected based on the ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold. |
| US10398898B2 |
Personalized network searching
Personalized network searching, in which a search query is received from a user, and a request is received to personalize a search result. Responsive to the search query and the request to personalize the search result, a personalized search result is generated by searching a personalized search object. Responsive to the search query, a general search result is generated by searching the general search object. The personalized search result and the general search result are provided to a client device, an advertisement is selected based at least in part upon the personalized search object, and the advertisement, the personalized search result, and the general search result are displayed. |
| US10398897B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for treating vestibular conditions
Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system. |
| US10398896B2 |
Desensitizing device
The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit and at least two electrodes. The control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring the electrodes contacted with the skin, the stimulating signal produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized. |
| US10398895B2 |
Systems and methods for tissue treatment
A method for aesthetic soft tissue treatment includes placing at least one applicator in contact with the patient's body. The applicator has at least one electrode. Electrotherapy and radio frequency therapy are provided to the soft tissue, optionally with overlay or sequentially. A handheld applicator may be used, with the applicator moving during the therapy, which may provide muscle stimulation in the patient, or provide an analgesic effect during the treatment. A spacing object may be positioned between the skin of the patient and the applicator. |
| US10398894B2 |
Oral device with activating element
An oral care implement herein may be embodied as an oral device for placement in the oral cavity. The device may include an insert configured for placement in the oral cavity in contact with a wearer's teeth and an activating member configured for placement in the oral cavity and selectively attachable to the insert. |
| US10398893B2 |
Discontinuous conductive filler polymer-matrix composites for electromagnetic shielding
A medical electrical lead having a conductor assembly covered by an insulating layer, and a shield covering positioned adjacent or proximate to at least a portion of the insulating layer in order to shield the conductor assembly from one or more electromagnetic fields. The shield covering is formed of a polymer-matrix composite. The polymer-matrix composite includes a polymeric resin having discontinuous conductive fillers provided therein. The discontinuous conductive fillers include one or more of nano-sized metal structures and nano-sized non-metallic conductive structures. The nano-sized non-metallic conductive structures can have a coating formed of one or more metals. The nano-sized non-metallic conductive structures can be formed of carbon. In turn, the nano-sized non-metallic conductive structures can include one or more of carbon nanofibers, carbon filaments, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanoflakes. |
| US10398891B2 |
Implantable auditory prosthesis having isolated components
A magnet is completely encased within a body of a biocompatible implant. The body of the biocompatible implant is formed so as to allow for removal of the magnet after implantation in a recipient. The body includes a portion that is at least partially separable from the remainder of the body, either by application of a removing agent or a tool. The magnet can be removed and replaced. Thereafter, the body can be sealed or the magnet can be left exposed. |
| US10398890B2 |
Introduction of medical lead into patient
Leads having distal electrodes may be used in application of test stimulation for purposes of implanting a lead having a fixation element distal to an electrode array. The fixation element is proximal the distal electrode. Accordingly, the distal electrode may be advanced beyond a distal end of an introducer while the fixation element may be retained in a retracted configuration by the introducer. If the test signals applied by the distal electrode indicate that the distal electrode is in the desired location of the patient, a series of markings on the lead may be used to facilitate placement of the electrode array at the location previously occupied by the distal electrode; i.e. the desired location of the patient. The electrodes of the electrode array may then be used to provide therapy to the patient. |
| US10398889B2 |
Writing utensil with active nerve stimulation
A writing utensil for providing active nerve stimulation to the fingertips of a user. The writing utensil has a body portion, a tip portion with a marking tip, and an active stimulator with active stimulation surfaces retained adjacent to the distal end of the body portion to be engaged by the fingertips of the user. The active stimulator has an active state where active stimulation is provided to the fingertips of the user and an inactive state where active stimulation is not provided. The active stimulator can comprise mechanical movement mechanisms where nodules, such as rotatable cam nodules with eccentric portions, periodically extend in relation to the active stimulation surfaces. Additionally or alternatively, the active stimulator can comprise electrical pulse mechanisms for imparting electrical impulses to fingers disposed in contact therewith. Active nerve stimulation can be provided simultaneously, in series, or in some other pattern. |
| US10398888B2 |
Catheter connector insert
The present invention relates to a catheter connector assembly having an insert for use during packaging, shipping, and handling of a catheter connector. The assembly includes a catheter connector having a body with a first half axially aligned with a second half. The first half is rotatable relative to the second half between an open position and a closed position. The first half defines a distal end of the body and the second half defines a proximal end of the body. A proximal end port is configured with the proximal end of the second half for mating communication with a fluid delivery device. The insert is configured with the body when the body is in the open position such that the insert maintains the catheter connector in the open position during packaging, shipping, and handling of the catheter connector. |
| US10398887B2 |
Medical connector
A luer connector including a rigid housing having a first end and a second end. The housing further including a rigid tubular male portion at the first end, a rigid tubular female portion at the second end, and a longitudinal opening therethrough. The male portion is configured to be engageable with a female connector. The female portion is configured to be engageable with a male connector and to prevent the disengagement of the male connector from the female portion. In some embodiments, the female portion is configured to maintain a fixed rotational position when the male connector is being threaded therewith, but to rotate with the male connector once the male connector has become fully engaged with the female portion so as to prevent the male connector from becoming unthreaded from the female portion. |
| US10398886B2 |
Aspiration apparatus and method of using the same
Leak-resistant Kits for releasably retaining a medical suction tube, e.g. a Yankauer Suction Instrument used to collect biological fluids during a medical procedure and method of use is described. The leak-resistant Kit comprises an apparatus that includes a leak proof solid bottom portion, a hollow cavity reservoir, and a top portion with a leak resistant flexible retaining disk. The flexible retaining disk functions to releasably hold, releasably retain or releasably restrict the undesired movement of a Yankauer Suction Instrument after being inserted into the disk. In addition, the flexible retaining disk functions as a splash guard for preventing biological fluids from being ejected from the reservoir. The leak-resistant Kit allows the user the ability to use one hand to manipulate a Yankauer Suction Instrument. Additionally, the apparatus fits onto a movable bracket that can also be used with one hand. |
| US10398882B2 |
Systems and methods for treating a vessel using focused force
A device for introduction into a body vessel includes a main elongated element, a balloon positioned at the main elongated element distal end, a distal connecting element positioned at the distal end of the balloon to receive a guidewire during use, and a longitudinally movable sheath positioned external to the main elongated element, a position of the sheath distal end with respect to the balloon defining an exposed portion of the balloon that expands when fluid is delivered to the balloon through the inflation lumen. |
| US10398876B2 |
System and methods for leadless pacing using negative pressure
Disclosed herein is a system for delivering a leadless pacemaker having a housing with a proximal end. The system includes a guide catheter. The guide catheter includes a catheter shaft and a negative pressure attachment feature. The catheter shaft includes a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end. The negative pressure attachment feature is located at the distal end of the catheter shaft and configured to selectively negative pressure adhere with the housing of the leadless pacemaker. |
| US10398866B1 |
System and method for securing an airway device in a stationary position
An apparatus to secure an airway tube within a mouth of a user and in a fixed position relative to a user's head. The apparatus includes a support structure having a vertical member rigidly attached to and extending perpendicular to a horizontal member; a first strap having a front surface fixedly secured to the vertical member and a back surface configured to removably engage with the airway tube; a second elongated strap having a first section and a second section; a first locking device secured to the front surface of the first strap and configured to secure the first strap in a wrapped position around the airway tube; and a second locking device secured at an end of the first section of the second strap and configured to secure the first section to the second section. |
| US10398856B2 |
Access device
The invention relates to an access device comprising: a base (1) for aligning the access device with the skin of a patient; a needle for puncturing the skin, the needle comprising a hub (2) and a cannula (10), and the needle being movably mounted in the base (1) such that it can move between a first, fully retracted, and a second, maximally extended, position; and a locking mechanism which engages when the needle retracts from the second position and reaches a discrete third position, inhibiting the needle from further retracting to the first position. According to the invention, the access device is actuatable to disengage the locking mechanism. |
| US10398852B2 |
Smart adapter for infusion devices
Smart sensors are employed to determine one or more of drug identification, dose, flow rate, concentration, agglomeration, and degradation and/or other characteristics of drug administration that can be detected via sensing technology. A smart sensor(s) can be coupled to or retrofitted onto injection pen injectors and/or drug delivery cartridges and/or infusion sets or cannulae, enabling infusion sets, pen injector systems or drug delivery cartridges to improve tracking of drug self-administration and stop medication errors that occur primarily through self or automated injection (e.g., due to incorrect or incomplete dosing, excessive dose or rate, incorrect drug, or drug degradation). |
| US10398850B2 |
Needle shield puller
A needle shield puller has a deformable tubular body including a proximal end having a proximal opening and a distal end. An opening extends from the proximal opening toward the distal end. The opening is shaped to accommodate a portion of a needle shield. The body has initial and tension states and the opening diameter is greater in the initial state. A cinch is secured to the body at the proximal opening to secure the needle shield puller to the needle shield. The cinch biases the cinch diameter to a relaxed cinch diameter less than the needle shield diameter. A handle at a distal end of the body allows a user to place the body in the tension state. An installation aid comprises an arm releasably engageable with the cinch and the proximal opening to expand the cinch diameter toward a maximum cinch diameter greater than the needle shield diameter. |
| US10398844B2 |
Controlled injection devices, systems, and methods
Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to controlled injection devices, systems, and methods used for the introduction of treatment material into a cavity. An exemplary controlled injection system comprises an injection device and a jig. The jig is adapted to receive the injection device and has a jig head, jig shaft, and a jig housing. |
| US10398842B2 |
Rectangular syringe
An auto-injection syringe shaped similar to a credit card and having a biased injection mechanism operable to drive a needle into a user's body by a fixed distance to dispense a dose of fluid at a subcutaneous location. A safety may be provided to avoid undesired actuation of the injection mechanism. After the safety is bypassed, a trigger may be actuated by the user to allow operation of the injection mechanism. A reciprocating needle-cover resists casual view of the needle by the user during and after use of the syringe. A locking mechanism automatically holds the needle-cover at an extended position to isolate the needle from further contact and to resist re-use of the syringe. |
| US10398836B2 |
Clamping device with stop points to prevent excess closure of clamp
A clamping device comprising: a one end portion having a locked part at a tip and an other end portion having a locking part capable of locking the locked part, wherein the one end portion or the other end portion has an interfering part, and when the one end portion is further pressed with the locked part being locked by the locking part, the interfering part interferes with an appropriate part and prevents further movement of the locked part. |
| US10398829B2 |
Bag holder for an injection system
A solution for injecting one or more fluids into a patient is proposed. A corresponding injection system (200;700) comprises one or more supply stations (105a; 105b) each one for supplying one of the fluids to be injected, wherein at least one of the supply stations (105a; 105b) comprises a bottle holder (115a; 115b) for holding a bottle (110a; 110b) containing the fluid to be injected, the bottle holder (115a; 115b) comprising a first connector (415;1135), and a cover (120a; 120b) for covering the bottle (110a; 110b) when held on the bottle holder (115a; 115b), the cover (120a; 120b) comprising a second connector (420) for mating with the first connector (415;1135) to mount the cover (120a; 120b) on the bottle holder (115a; 115b); said at least one supply station (105a; 105b) further comprises a bag holder (205a;205b) for holding a bag (605) containing the fluid to be injected, the bag holder (205a;205b) comprising a further second connector (425) for mating with the first connector (415;1135) to mount the bag holder (205a;205b) on the bottle holder (115a; 115b) and a further first connector (430) for mating with the second connector (420) to mount the cover (120a; 120b) on the bag holder (205a;205b). |
| US10398825B2 |
Filter medium for obtaining plasma, and associated filtration device and method
The invention relates to a filter medium (31) comprising two porous zones arranged in the form of a stack: a first porous zone (100), called “prefiltration”, treated with at least one reagent presenting affinity for red blood cells and leading to red blood cells being captured or agglutinated on the prefiltration zone; and a second porous zone (200), called “asymmetric”, presenting pore size that decreases transversaly to its thickness, the portion of higher pore size being positioned towards the prefiltration zone (100). The invention also relates to systems, devices, and methods making use of the medium. |
| US10398824B2 |
Dialysis implant and methods of use
A device and methods for treating renal failure are disclosed. One embodiment of the device is an implantable peritoneal dialysis device. When in use, the device can have a semi-permeable reservoir implanted in the peritoneal cavity. The reservoir can receive blood waste and drain through one or more conduits, via a pump, to the biological bladder. Solids and/or a solution benefiting dialysis can be pumped to the reservoir and/or implanted in the peritoneal cavity. |
| US10398822B2 |
Ventricular assist device and method
A ventricular assist device includes a stent for placement within a cardiac artery and arranged for placement, the stent arranged to have an open configuration defining a flow path, a rotor sized to fit within the stent and arranged for percutaneous placement the flow path, the rotor including a surface disposed about a central portion and angled with respect to the flow path and having a first plurality of magnets. A collar is sized for placement about the cardiac artery and includes a stator. A power source is coupled to the stator, and the stator and the rotor are arranged to rotate the rotor about an axis. A timing control module controls a rotational speed of the rotor. Accordingly, the surface of the rotor is arranged to move blood along the flow path in response to rotation of the rotor. |
| US10398820B2 |
Use and monitoring of inhaled nitric oxide with left ventricular assist devices
Described are systems and methods for administration of nitric oxide (NO) with use of left ventricular assists devices (LVADs), as well as systems and methods for monitoring the NO delivery devices and/or the LVAD. |
| US10398811B1 |
Medical irrigation system
Medical wound irrigation systems are described that may be used in environments such as hospitals and first aid stations, and for military applications, e.g., for medics and along transport routes for the wounded. The irrigation systems can provide continuous variable pressure for irrigating a wound. For example, in some embodiments, a medical irrigation system can be used to provide a steady pressure level while irrigating about one liter of solution in less than about one minute, e.g., to assist during wound irrigation and debridement. The medical irrigation system may include an air-powered irrigation device, which pressurizes an irrigation solution, such as a cleansing fluid, to create an ejection force. In some embodiments, the medical irrigation system can include a replaceable bottle cap with an inlet for connecting to a source of pressurized fluid (e.g., pressurized gas, such as pressurized air) and an outlet for the irrigation solution/cleansing fluid. |
| US10398810B2 |
Nasal suction device
In various embodiments, a nasal aspirator has a suction device having an input port, a nasal aspirator tip having a first body portion and a second body portion that is releasably coupled to the first body portion. The second body portion has an input port that is in fluid communication with an output port that is formed on the first body portion. A hollow tube has a first end that is coupled to the suction device input port and a second end that is coupled to the first body output port. In some embodiments, the suction device is configured to be releasably attached to the body of a user via a strap and the nasal aspirator tip is configured to be grasped between two adjacent fingers on the user's hand while leaving at least two other fingers on the user's hand free to manipulate the head of a child on which the nasal aspirator is being used. |
| US10398809B2 |
Suction device
A suction device (10) includes a nose piece (11) that is mounted by inserting a leading end thereof into a nasal cavity, a suction pump (21) that sucks external fluid using the nose piece (11) with a suction pressure in accordance with a driving voltage, and a driving controller (31) that repeats a state of applying the driving voltage to the suction pump (21) and a state of stopping application of the driving voltage. |
| US10398798B2 |
Air freshener with fan
Technologies are generally described for devices and methods effective to disperse fragrance from a material. A first portion of a housing of an air freshener device may be detached from a second portion of the housing. A ring-shaped scented material may be installed into an enclosure formed between the first portion of the housing and the second portion of the housing. The first portion of the housing may be fastened to the second portion of the housing. A fan may be powered to cause the fan to rotate around an axis. A fragrance of the scented material may be dispersed with air blown from the fan. The first portion and the second portion of the housing may be centered around the axis when the first portion of the housing is fastened to the second portion of the housing. |
| US10398795B2 |
Decontamination device and method using ultrasonic cavitation
A method and apparatus for decontaminating substantially enclosed environments by using ultrasonic cavitation of a cleaning fluid to produce a low pressure, low air flow mist that can be activated by a nonthermal plasma actuator to create a cloud of activated hydroxyl species with the capacity to decontaminate articles, open surfaces or substantially enclosed spaces of pathogens, including bacteria, and other pathogenic microorganisms. An automated system and related non-transitory computer medium are also disclosed. |
| US10398794B2 |
Internal surface electron beam-irradiating device
An internal surface electron beam-irradiating device sterilizes the internal surface of a vial by irradiation with an electron beam. The internal surface electron beam-irradiating device includes an electron beam generator that generates the electron beam, a vacuum chamber containing the electron beam generator, an output window that emits the electron beam to the outside of the vacuum chamber, and an extension nozzle that guides an electron cloud formed by extending the electron beam emitted from the output window. The extension nozzle includes a leaking section that leaks the electron cloud. The leaking section includes empty portions that discharge part of the electron cloud to the outside, and a component portion that guides the electron cloud into the leaking section. |
| US10398791B2 |
Labeled inhibitors of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), their use as imaging agents and pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of prostate cancer
The present invention generally relates to the field of radiopharmaceuticals and their use in nuclear medicine as tracers, imaging agents and for the treatment of various disease states of prostate cancer. Thus, the present invention concerns compounds that are represented by the general Formulae (Ia) or (Ib). |
| US10398787B2 |
Vectors for liver-directed gene therapy of hemophilia and methods and use thereof
The present invention relates to vectors containing liver-specific regulatory sequences and codon-optimized factor IX or factor VIII genes, methods employing these vectors and uses of these vectors. Expression cassettes and vectors containing these liver-specific regulatory elements and codon-optimized factor IX or factor VIII genes are also disclosed. The present invention is particularly useful for applications using gene therapy, in particular for the treatment of hemophilia A and B. |
| US10398782B2 |
MIC-1 compounds and uses thereof
The invention relates to MIC-1 compounds. More specifically it relates to compounds comprising a MIC-1 polypeptide with an N-terminal amino acid extension and a protractor wherein the amino acid extension comprises 3 to 36 amino acid residues and where the MIC-1 polypeptide and the N-terminal amino acid extension together have a calculated pI lower than 6.5. The compounds of the invention have MIC-1 activity. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, as well as the medical use of the compounds. |
| US10398774B2 |
Human monoclonal antibodies against AXL
The present disclosure provides human monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates against AXL and their use for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10398772B2 |
Ras pathways as markers of protection against HIV and methods to improve vaccine efficacy
Compositions including a therapeutically effective amount of an HIV immunogen in combination with an agent that stimulates the Ras pathway, wherein the agent is not an aluminum salt, are disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for inducing an immune response to HIV, and/or to inhibit or treat HIV infection, in a subject, using an HIV immunogen and an agent that stimulates the Ras pathway. Methods also are disclosed for determining if an immunogenic composition will induce a protective response, and/or to determine if an immunogenic composition is of use to prevent or treat an HIV infection. The methods including determining if the immunogenic composition increases the level of one or more components of the Ras signaling pathway. |
| US10398771B2 |
Process for producing influenza vaccine
A process for producing a split influenza virus preparation or subunit influenza preparation comprising the steps of: (i) providing a whole virus preparation; (ii) splitting the whole virus preparation in the presence of a first detergent; (iii) adding t-octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol (TRITON X-100™) to the resulting split virus preparation; and (iv) filtering the split virus preparation. |
| US10398765B2 |
Dickkopf2 (Dkk2) inhibition suppresses tumor formation
The present invention relates to the discovery that inhibition of Dickkopf2 (DKK2) increases CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) activity, attenuates tumor angiogenesis, and hence suppresses tumor formation. Thus, in various embodiments described herein, the methods of the invention relate to methods of treating cancer by administering to a patient an effective amount of DKK2 gene depleting agent, methods for providing anti-tumor immunity and anti-tumor angiogenesis in a subject, methods of stimulating a T cell mediated immune response to a cell population or a tissue and suppressing tumor angiogenesis in a subject. Additionally, the current invention includes methods of diagnosing a cancer or a predisposition of developing a cancer or a metastasis and methods for determining the use of immunotherapy treatment or cancer vaccine for treating cancer. Furthermore, the invention encompasses a pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer as well as a kit for carrying out the aforementioned methods. |
| US10398764B2 |
Annexin A2 as immunological target
AnnexinA2 (ANXA2), a member of the Annexin family of calcium-dependent, phospholipid binding proteins, is one of a panel of identified antigens recognized by the post-vaccination sera of patients who demonstrated prolonged disease-free survival following multiple vaccinations. AnnexinA2 is abundantly expressed in pancreatic adenocarcinomas and cell surface/membrane AnnexinA2 increases with the progression from premalignant lesions to invasive pancreatic adenocarcinomas. The cytoplasmic to cell surface translocation of AnnexinA2 expression is critical for pancreatic cancer cell invasion. In addition, phosphorylation of AnnexinA2 at Tyrosine 23 is important for its localization to the cell surface and for the invasion of pancreatic cancer cells. Finally, loss of AnnexinA2 leads to the loss of the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition. |
| US10398762B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating diabetes
Described herein are methods and compositions for treating diabetes mellitus, concerning oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising insulin in combination with a GLP-1 analog. |
| US10398748B2 |
Additives for animal feed
The present invention relates to the combination of organic acid salts with at least one active ingredient of plant origin, preferably essential oils, partially protected with vegetable fats and/or oils, which prevent these active ingredients from being digested by stomach enzymes during the digestive process. The sodium salts of short-chain acids, preferably salts of butyric, acid are preferred. The preferred essential oils are ginger, piperine, oregano, garlic, thymol, carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde and/or any combinations thereof. The combination of organic acid salts and the essential oils protected with vegetable fats and/or oils, are used as powerful promoters or stimulants for animal growth, as organic bactericides against pathogenic bacteria present in said animals and as modulators of immune response thereof. |
| US10398747B2 |
Composition comprising the extract of herbal combination for preventing or treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for the prevention and treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising an herb extract of a mixture of 3.5:1 Dioscorea Rhizoma:Dioscorea nipponica (w/w). Having the ability to synergistically increase in vivo levels of nerve growth factor, compared to the extracts from the herbs alone or her mixtures of other weight ratios, the mixed herb extract is effective for preventing the apoptosis of nerve cells and promoting nerve regeneration. Thus, it can be applied to pharmaceutical compositions and health function foods preventive and curative of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. |
| US10398744B1 |
Synthesis of mustard seed nanoparticles
The mustard seed nanoparticles may be synthesized by washing mustard seeds, drying and crushing the washed mustard seeds, extracting the crushed mustard seeds to produce a mustard seed extract, spraying the mustard seed extract into boiling water, sonicating the mustard seed extract and boiling water mixture, and centrifuging the mustard seed extract and boiling water mixture to obtain mustard seed nanoparticles. The mustard seed nanoparticles may be used in a pharmaceutical composition. |
| US10398741B2 |
Composition
The present invention provides a composition comprising: honey; bee pollen; royal jelly; and propolis, wherein the content of the honey is 70% by mass or more and less than 100% by mass relative to the whole amount of the composition; the content of the bee pollen is more than 0% by mass and 10% by mass or less in terms of solid content relative to the whole amount of the composition; the content of the royal jelly is more than 0% by mass and 10% by mass or less in terms of solid content relative to the whole amount of the composition; and the content of the propolis is more than 0% by mass and 10% by mass or less in terms of solid content relative to the whole amount of the composition. |
| US10398732B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating striated muscle injury, treating striated muscle atrophy and/or for promoting striated muscle growth
Compositions and methods for treating striated muscle injury, treating striated muscle atrophy, and/or for promoting striated muscle growth are provided and include administering zinc oxide nanoparticles to a subject in need thereof. The zinc oxide nanoparticles can be adminstered before, during, and/or after exposure to an injurious stimuli, such as radiation. Administration of the zinc oxide nanoparticles reduces activation of autophagy regulators, increases striated muscle anabolism, increases DNA repair signaling, and/or increases striated muscle protein synthesis and growth. |
| US10398731B2 |
Treatment for warts
The present invention relates to the treatment of warts using a transition metal, plated transition metal or transition metal alloy and an ointment containing Camphor, Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil. |
| US10398728B2 |
Jelly-like medicinal composition of potassium iodide
A jelly-like potassium iodide pharmaceutical composition exhibits excellent storage stability and excellent dissolution properties, and can be taken easily. The jelly-like potassium iodide pharmaceutical composition includes potassium iodide as an active ingredient, a gelling agent, and a dispersion medium. |
| US10398725B2 |
Ophthalmic compositions and methods of use
Described are stable topical formulations useful in the treatment of viral infection, demodex infection and bacterial infection of the eye, and methods of using the compositions for treating viral infection, demodex infection and bacterial infection of the eye. |
| US10398719B2 |
Methods for treating pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
Provided herein are methods for treating a pulmonary infection in a patient in need thereof, for example, a nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection for at least one treatment cycle. The method comprises administering to the lungs of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a liposomal complexed aminoglycoside comprising a lipid component comprising electrically neutral lipids and an aminoglycoside. Administration comprises aerosolizing the pharmaceutical composition to provide an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of free aminoglycoside and liposomal complexed aminoglycoside, and administering the aerosolized pharmaceutical composition via a nebulizer to the lungs of the patient. The methods provided herein result in a change from baseline on the semi-quantitative scale for mycobacterial culture for a treated patient, and/or NTM culture conversion to negative during or after the administration period. |
| US10398716B2 |
Methods for modulating corticosterone levels in psychologically stressed individuals
Disclosed are methods of modulating and/or decreasing serum corticosterone levels in an individual affected by stress. Further disclosed are methods of modulating the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal response in an individual. The methods include administration of 2-fucosyl-lactose to an individual. |
| US10398714B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibiting arginase activity
The invention relates to methods of treating cancer, with a combination of an arginase inhibitor and a chemotherapeutic agent. The invention further relates to methods of assessing efficacy of a cancer treatment by measuring arginine levels in a tumor. |
| US10398705B2 |
Pharmaceutical tablet formulation for the veterinary medical sector, method of production and use thereof
The invention is directed to a pharmaceutical tablet formulation for the veterinary medical sector containing an instable ACE inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a first pharmaceutically active substance, and pimobendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a second pharmaceutically active substance, comprising granules which contain carrier core particles coated with at least one layer wherein the first pharmaceutically active substance is present, the granules being embedded in a tablet matrix wherein the second pharmaceutically active substance is present. It is provided a “fixed-dose-combination” which allows to ease the treatment and administration of the medication, improves the medication compliance by reducing the pill burden to the animal holder and enables the better observation of and adherence to the therapy by decreasing the number of tablets to be administered. The lower number of tablets leads to a lower treatment failure rate, minimizes dosage mistakes and avoids confusions by false dose intake and slower development of resistance. |
| US10398702B2 |
Dimeric compounds
The present invention provides a compound of formula I which act as inhibitors of SMAC protein binding to Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins (IAPs), and/or inhibitors of activated caspase protein binding to IAPs (I) their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances, alone or in combination with DR5/FAP agonist antibodies. The active compound of the present invention is useful in the amelioration, treatment or control of cancer, especially solid tumors. |
| US10398701B2 |
Theacrine-based supplement and method of use thereof in a synergistic combination with caffeine
A human dietary supplement comprises theacrine and optionally other compounds that modulate the effects of theacrine. Uses for the theacrine-containing supplement include improvement of at least one of mood, energy, focus, concentration or sexual desire or a reduction of at least one of anxiety or fatigue. A synergistic composition comprises co-administration of theacrine and caffeine, wherein the co-administered caffeine reduces theacrine oral clearance (CL/F) and oral volume of distribution (Vd/F). In addition, the co-administered caffeine increases area under the plasma concentration time curve (AUC) of theacrine, and increases theacrine maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) in comparison with the corresponding pharmacokinetic parameters when theacrine is administered alone. |
| US10398699B2 |
Heteroaryl substituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridines and pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrimidines as janus kinase inhibitors
The present invention provides heteroaryl substituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridines and heteroaryl substituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrimidines that modulate the activity of Janus kinases and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to activity of Janus kinases including, for example, immune-related diseases, skin disorders, myeloid proliferative disorders, cancer, and other diseases. |
| US10398696B2 |
Combinations for treatment of cancer
The current disclosure relates to pharmaceutical combinations and compositions useful in the treatment of certain types of cancer. The disclosure also relates to method of treatment these certain types of cancer. In particular, the disclosure relates to the combined use of inhibitors of MEK, EGFR and ERBB2 in the treatment of KRAS-mutant lung cancer, and KRAS-mutant colon cancer. |
| US10398694B2 |
Multi-layered tablet containing drug unstable to light
An oral disintegrating tablet which contains rosuvastatin or a salt thereof and is stable to light is provided. An oral disintegrating tablet stable to light, temperature and humidity can be provided by preparing a multi-layered tablet containing rosuvastatin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, a light stabilizer, and an inorganic salt or a basic oxide. |
| US10398689B2 |
Benzopiperidine derivative, preparation method thereof and medical use thereof
The present invention relates to a benzopiperidine derivative, a preparation method thereof and a medical use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a benzopiperidine derivative as shown by general formula (I), a preparation method thereof and a pharmaceutical composition containing the derivative, as well as a use thereof as an estrogen receptor modulator in the prevention and/or treatment of estrogen receptor-mediated or dependent diseases or conditions. Preferably, the disease is breast cancer. The substituents in the general formula (I) are the same as those defined in the description. |
| US10398687B2 |
Use of cyproheptadine to treat organophosphate exposure
A method of treating exposure to an organophosphate compound by administering a cyproheptadine compound to a subject in need thereof. |
| US10398683B2 |
Preparation of and formulation comprising a MEK inhibitor
The present invention relates to processes for preparing 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, processes for preparing crystallized 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, and intermediates useful therefore. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising this crystallized compound. |
| US10398681B2 |
Compounds and compositions that bind and stabilize transthyretin and their use for inhibiting transthyretin amyloidosis and protein-protein interactions
Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions thereof which find use in increasing stability of proteins particularly proteins that tend to misfold and form aggregates. Also provided herein are methods for using these compounds and compositions for increasing stability of proteins and thereby decreasing aggregate formation by these proteins. Also disclosed herein are heterobifunctional compounds that include a TTR binding compound connected to a targeting moiety via a linker, for use in disrupting PPIs of a target protein. |
| US10398680B2 |
Methods of treating muscular dystrophy
Disclosed herein are α7β1 integrin modulatory agents and methods of using such to treat conditions associated with decreased α7β1 integrin expression or activity, including muscular dystrophy. In one example, methods for treating a subject with muscular dystrophy are disclosed. The methods include administering an effective amount of an α7β1 integrin modulatory agent to the subject with muscular dystrophy, wherein the α7β1 integrin modulatory agent increases α7β1 integrin expression or activity as compared to α7β1 integrin expression or activity prior to treatment, thereby treating the subject with muscular dystrophy. Also disclosed are methods of enhancing muscle regeneration, repair, or maintenance in a subject and methods of enhancing α7β1 integrin expression by use of the disclosed α7β1 integrin modulatory agents. Methods of prospectively preventing or reducing muscle injury or damage in a subject are also disclosed. |
| US10398679B2 |
Treatment method utilizing pyrrolidine-2, 5-dione derivatives as IDO1 inhibitors
Uses of compound of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable enantiomers, salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof are described. The compounds of Formula I are useful as IDO1 inhibitors. These are also useful for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer and endometriosis. |
| US10398676B2 |
Use of alpha-hydroxy carbonyl compounds as reducing agents
There is provided the use as reducing agents of alpha-hydroxycarbonyl compounds capable of forming cyclic dimers. There is also provided corresponding methods of reducing reducible compounds, particularly reduction-activated prodrugs. Examples of the alpha-hydroxycarbonyl compounds used are dihydroxyacetone, glycolaldehyde, glyceraldehyde, erythrose, xylulose, erythrulose or 3-hydroxy-2-butanone. |
| US10398675B2 |
Compositions and methods for preventing and recovery from detrimental effects of alcohol consumption
Disclosed are compositions, devices, and methods to prevent and recover from detrimental effects of alcohol consumption, including significant undesirable symptoms of a hangover consciously felt by the alcohol consumer, as well as those that may not be consciously experienced. The present technology comprehensively targets multiple negative effects of hangovers. In one aspect, a composition includes dihydromyricetin (DHM); and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). The composition may further include Prickly Pear Extract, Milk Thistle, Ginger Root, Vitamins B, C, and E, electrolytes, and/or sugars. |
| US10398669B2 |
Levothyroxine liquid formulations
The present invention is directed to a liquid formulation comprising levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The formulation of the present invention includes tromethamine, sodium iodide, and water and has a pH of about 9.0 to about 11.5. The liquid formulation according to the invention is stable and ready-to-use. |
| US10398668B2 |
Glutamate treatment of cardiovascular disorders
Compositions and methods for treating various cardiovascular disorders include targeted delivery of glutamate for impairing a targeted portion of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Targeted delivery may be via direct injection into the targeted portion of the ANS or via vascular injection of magnetically-targetable nanoparticles. |
| US10398658B2 |
Oxprenolol compositions for treating cancer
The present invention relates to compositions of S-enantiomer enriched oxprenolol and their use in treating cancer and treating or preventing, in cancer patients, cachexia, body weight loss, lean body mass loss and adipose tissue loss, and improving quality of life and prolonging survival of cancer patients. |
| US10398656B1 |
Compositions and methods for the treatment of viral skin disease
A composition comprising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as an effective agent useful for treating skin diseases or conditions caused by, associated with, or are complicated by microbial infection is disclosed. |
| US10398649B2 |
Sustained release particle formulations
Particles for delivery of active ingredients formed from an active ingredient and a hydrophobic matrix, as well as methods for making such particles. |
| US10398645B2 |
Method of inhibiting harmful microorganisms and barrier-forming composition therefor
A method for blocking, neutralizing, or killing microorganisms that cause infectious disease in a mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering a contaminated environment or item includes: identifying a contaminated environment or item, wherein the contaminated environment or item is known or expected to be contaminated with harmful viral, fungal, or bacterial microorganisms; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a barrier-forming composition to a mucosa of the mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering the contaminated environment or item. The barrier-forming composition provides a barrier on the mucosa that inhibits the microorganisms from contacting the mucosa. Other related methods are also included. |
| US10398644B2 |
Method and apparatus for minimizing heat, moisture, and shear damage to medicants and other compositions during incorporation of same with edible films
A medicant composition is provided. The composition includes a film layer and a powder matrix layer. The powder matrix layer includes a medicant. The powder matrix layer is applied to the film layer by admixing particulate to form a powder matrix and by then applying the powder matrix to the film layer by any desired method. The composition of the powder matrix is varied to alter the dissolution rate of the medicant, the adhesion of the medicant composition, and other physical properties of the powder matrix. The powder matrix layer can be cured. |
| US10398640B2 |
Methods for treating scars and aging skin
Beneficial topical compositions for treating scar or aging skin are provided. In one embodiment, the compositions include Bulbine frutescens, Centella asiatica and a phenol derived from olives, such as oleuropein. The composition may be used in the treatment of scars formed during surgery. The composition may also be used cosmeceutically in the treatment of aged skin, and may include phosphatidylserine, vitamins, and other beneficial anti-aging ingredients. |
| US10398636B2 |
Deuterium-enriched hyaluronan
The present invention generally relates to deuterium-enriched hyaluronan, d-HA, compositions containing the same, methods of using the same, and methods for making the same. |
| US10398635B1 |
Compositions and methods for improving color deposit and durability of color in artificially colored hair
The present disclosure relates to hair coloring agents and compositions, and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids, antioxidants, and colorants. Methods are described wherein hair is contacted with the compositions of the present disclosure, resulting in improved artificial color deposition, as well as improved quality and durability of the color in artificially colored hair. |
| US10398633B2 |
Anhydrous antiperspirant compositions
Anhydrous antiperspirant stick or soft solid composition comprising an antiperspirant active system, thickening agent, and non-aqueous carrier oil, characterized in that the particulate antiperspirant active system comprises an aluminium sesequichlorohydrate of formula Al2OH4.4Cl1.6 to Al2OH4.9Cl1.1 activated with a water soluble calcium salt. |
| US10398632B2 |
Capsule composition
An encapsulated perfume composition for use in personal care products adapted to be applied to, and left on, the skin or hair of a human or animal subject, said encapsulated perfume composition comprising one or more polyurea capsules having a volume average diameter of 20 to 90 microns, and a capsule shell weight, which is 5 to 40% based on the total weight of the capsules. |
| US10398631B2 |
Gel-type cosmetic composition
Cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in particular the skin and/or the lips, including: at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one polymeric gelling agent that is natural or of natural origin; and at least one oily phase gelled with at least one lipophilic gelling agent chosen from particulate gelling agents, organopolysiloxane elastomers, semi-crystalline polymers and dextrin esters, and mixtures thereof; the phases forming therein a macroscopically homogeneous mixture. |
| US10398627B2 |
Needle valve and connectors for use in liquid transfer apparatuses
The invention is a needle valve comprising at least one hollow needle and a seat. The hollow needle is comprised of a smooth surfaced hollow shaft and a port adapted to allow fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of said needle located in the side of the shaft at the distal end close to the tip of said needle. The seat comprises at least one bore adapted to accommodate one of the at least one needles through it. The needle and the bore can move one relatively to the other and the bore is provided in, or is fitted with, resilient material such that the outer diameter of the needle is greater than the inner diameter of at least part of the bore. As a result the passage of the shaft of the needle in the bore creates a closely-matched shaft and sheath, which blocks the passage of fluid through the port. |
| US10398614B2 |
Apparatus and system for lifting, moving, turning, and positioning a patient
A patient support device includes a sheet configured to be placed beneath the patient in use and a plurality of straps connected to the sheet and configured for use in moving, lifting, turning, and/or positioning the patient. The straps may include one or more retractable straps that each have a stretchable retraction strap connected thereto and configured for retracting the retractable strap. The straps may also include one or more central support straps connected to the sheet in an area positioned between the legs of the patient. The sheet may also include a head support for supporting the patient's head, which head support may also include one or more straps. The straps may be connected to a hoist, which is then used to lift the patient. |
| US10398612B2 |
Caregiving bed
Provided is a caregiving bed having a variety of usage aspects. A caregiving bed includes a bed main body, and one support platform and another support platform. The bed main body includes a rectangular pad part. Each of the support platforms is provided with an elevator device connected to the pad part to raise and lower the bed main body. Each of the support platforms is provided with a pair of support columns extending upward. A beam member is provided between the support columns of the one support platform and between the support columns of the other support platform. The distance between the pad part and the attachment part decreases when the bed main body is raised by the elevator devices, whereas the distance between the pad part and the attachment part increases when the bed main body is lowered. |
| US10398610B2 |
Absorbent article with dual core
The absorbent article includes a topsheet having a body contacting surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core has a first absorbent core comprising a first area and a second area, wherein the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core are vertically arranged, wherein the second absorbent core at least partially covers the second area of the first absorbent core, and wherein the first absorbent core and the second absorbent core are different from each other at least in composition, density or absorption capacity thereof. |
| US10398609B2 |
Method for manufacturing stretchable elastic member, and disposable diaper using stretchable elastic member
Provided is a method for manufacturing a stretchable elastic member excellent in appearance and reduced in manufacturing cost by applying a first adhesive to an inner surface of a sheet at one side at predetermined intervals, applying a second adhesive to elongated resilient and elastic members at predetermined intervals, forming first application regions in which the first adhesive is applied and first non-application regions between the first application regions and the adjacent first application regions, forming second application regions in which the second adhesive is applied over a large number of the first application regions and second non-application regions between the second application regions and the adjacent second application regions, fixedly installing, on an inner surface of the sheet at the one side, the elongated resilient and elastic members and a sheet at the other side at the outer side of the elongated resilient and elastic members, and cutting the elongated resilient and elastic members in sections in which the first non-application regions and the second application regions oppose each other when seen from the above. |
| US10398608B2 |
Chassis design for absorbent article
A disposable absorbent article may include a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first and the second waist regions, and a chassis having a topsheet, backsheet, absorbent core, and chassis periphery. The chassis periphery has a varying width, Wv. The varying width Wv has a first maximum width, W1, in the first waist region, a minimum width, Wmin, in the crotch region, and a second maximum width, W2, in the second waist region, wherein W1 is greater than W2. |
| US10398590B2 |
Temperature management systems
Systems and methods for managing patient temperature are disclosed. Temperature management systems that are suitable for an out-of-hospital setting are disclosed. Temperature management systems having a low power requirement are disclosed. Temperature management systems that include a disposable, single-use reservoir are disclosed. |
| US10398585B2 |
Shoulder and arm restraint
A therapeutic orthopedic device is described. The orthopedic device serves to restrain and limit movement of a human arm and shoulder. The device comprises a torso pillow, a padded forearm support attached to the pillow and a shoulder strap that traverses the clavicle region of the opposite shoulder. The pillow is positioned to rest against the torso of a user and the strap is positioned over the opposite shoulder. The forearm support acts as a shelf upon which the user's forearm may rest in a natural position. Flexible straps extend from the forearm support, over the user's forearm, and engage with the pillow to secure the forearm. |
| US10398579B2 |
Catheter system with guidewire compartmentalization
A catheter system including a delivery sheath and a wire management device. The wire management device is slidably disposed within a lumen of the sheath, and includes a shaft and at least two vane assemblies. The vane assemblies each project from an exterior surface of the shaft and are circumferentially spaced from one another. Further, the vane assemblies are collapsible to a collapsed stated when disposed within the lumen, and are configured to self-expand from the collapsed state toward a normal, expanded state when released from the lumen. The catheter assembly generates a plurality of compartments that are separated from one another by the vane assemblies and along which individual guidewires can be tracked. The compartments maintain the guidewires separate from one to prevent possible twisting. An advancing endograft delivery device tracked over the guidewires collapses the vane assemblies, coalescing the compartments into a single compartment during endograft deployment. |
| US10398575B2 |
Method and device for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic knee joint
The invention relates to a method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity with a resistance unit to which at least one actuator is associated, via which the bending and/or stretching resistance is changed depending on sensor data. During the use of the joint, status information is provided via sensors. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out such a method. According to the invention, the bending resistance is increased or not lowered in the standing phase, when an inertial angle of a lower leg part decreasing in the direction of the vertical and a front foot under pressure at the same time are identified. |
| US10398574B2 |
Intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion assemblies
In various embodiments, an intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis may be provided with an insertion adapter, such as a head, holder, or other carrier of the prosthesis. The insertion adapter may be configured to retain the prosthesis and to engage an insertion tool body. In various embodiments, the prosthesis and the insertion holder are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion holder sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging. In various other embodiments, the prosthesis and an insertion tool are provided in a sterile pack, with the prosthesis components and the insertion tool sterilized and packaged in one or more types or layers of sterile packaging. |
| US10398573B2 |
Insertion tool for implant and methods of use
A multi-component implant insertion system for insertion of an intervertebral implant cage and methods of use thereof are described herein. Preferably, the proximal end of a hollow jaw is inserted into the distal end of an inserter. Once inside the inserter, a thread on the jaw engages a corresponding thread inside the inserter, allowing axial advancement of the jaw along the inserter. A ram is inserted through the proximal end of the jaw until the distal end of the ram protrudes at the distal end of the inserter assembly. Optionally, an adjustable stop introduced onto the superior portion of the inserter allows for control over the depth of insertion of the implant. An implant of appropriate size is introduced to the jaw of the inserter assembly and the implant/inserter assembly can be impacted into the vertebral body until the adjustable stop contacts the anterior edge of the vertebral body. |
| US10398570B2 |
Instruments for setting acetabular cup
A cup and a temporary insert are respectively configured to be tightly press fitted into each other along their periphery. The temporary insert includes a through hole communicating outside with a free space between the outer surface of the temporary insert and the inner surface of the cup. In the through hole can be engaged the threaded end of an impactor, for manipulating the cup when it is being set. A syringe can be engaged, enabling a liquid under pressure to be injected into the free space, thus separating the temporary insert from the cup without any risk of damaging the inner surface of the cup. Thus, the cup can be securely manipulated when it is being set without any risk of damaging the inner surface of the cup. |
| US10398562B2 |
Talar implant for modifying joint kinematics
A talar implant, comprising: a superior surface, defined by an arc having at least one first radius; an inferior surface, defined by an arc having at least one second radius, a lateral side; a medial side; a posterior portion having a first width; and an anterior portion having a second width; wherein the implant is configured to restore a tibio-talar joint tension, wherein the superior surface is separated from the inferior surface by a thickness, wherein the at least one first radius is smaller than the at least one second radius, wherein the center of the arc having at least one first radius is offset from the center of the arc having at least one second radius in at least one plane of the talar implant, and wherein the anterior portion further comprises an extension configured to provide support. |
| US10398561B2 |
Talar implant system and method
A talar implant system and method in one embodiment includes an articulation component with an articulating surface extending upwardly from a first plane and configured to articulate with a tibial component, and a distal portion for implanting in a bone, the distal portion having a longitudinal axis and configured to be rigidly coupled with respect to the first plane at any angular position selected from a range of angular positions within a second plane perpendicular to the first plane. |
| US10398560B2 |
System and method for side insertion of a bicondylar mini knee implant
A bicondylar knee implants with improved fixation means for resurfacing only the weight-bearing surface of the femoral medial and lateral condyles, while preserving the cruciate ligaments and avoids displacing the patella. The inventive device includes metallic convex articular surfaces for resurfacing the medial and lateral femoral condyles, and concave multifacial non-articular surfaces to be affixed to the resected distal surfaces of the femur. The prosthesis provides claws situated at the anterior and posterior ends of the medial and lateral metallic condyles, which will firmly attach the implant against the resected femoral condyle. The prosthesis is designed to be implanted through a direct lateral approach and does not resurface the femoropatellar joint. Furthermore, a minirobot or electromechanical actuator is used to perform the femoral and tibial bone cuts using electromagnetic bone chipper. |
| US10398559B2 |
Laser-produced porous surface
A method of forming an implant having a porous tissue ingrowth structure and a bearing support structure. The method includes depositing a first layer of a metal powder onto a substrate, scanning a laser beam over the powder so as to sinter the metal powder at predetermined locations, depositing at least one layer of the metal powder onto the first layer and repeating the scanning of the laser beam. |
| US10398558B2 |
Method of surgically providing a trans-male patient with a neopenis
Implantable apparatuses and method of implanting the apparatuses are disclosed that provide a person with a neopenis including a penile prosthetic implanted into a neophallus. The neopenis is situated anatomically in a position of that of a location for a penis of a natal male. The neopenis is suitable for penetrative intercourse. |
| US10398552B2 |
Fixation devices, systems and methods for heart valve leaf repair
Devices, systems and methods for repairing a valve in a patient's heart includes a two or more fixations devices, each fixation device being attachable to the free end of a target tissue, such as a valve leaflet, the fixation devices being coupled together by a coupling device capable of repositioning and coupling the fixation devices in order to re-position the free ends of the valve leaflets. |
| US10398549B2 |
System and method for transcatheter heart valve platform
A method for delivering a platform for reinforcing an annulus of a mitral valve: Passing a catheter having a sheath covering a tube formed from a metal into the left atrium, the tube including: an annular portion defining at least one opening, a plurality of upper elements attached to an upper perimeter of the annular portion and extending axially, and a plurality of lower elements attached to a lower perimeter of the annular portion. Inserting the tube into the annulus of the mitral valve; withdrawing the sheath, but leaving the sheath covering the annular portion and the upper elements; bending the lower elements until the lower elements extend radially so as to be positioned beneath the mitral valve; then withdrawing the sheath from covering the annular portion and the upper elements; bending the upper elements until the upper elements extend radially so as to be positioned above the mitral valve. |
| US10398546B2 |
Mitral prosthesis and methods for implantation
A mitral valve prosthesis and methods for implanting the prosthesis transapically (i.e., through the apex of the heart), transatrially (i.e., through the left atrium of the heart), and transseptally (i.e., through the septum of the heart). The prosthesis generally includes a self-expanding frame and two or more support arms. A valve prosthesis is sutured to the self-expanding frame. Each support arm corresponds to a native mitral valve leaflet. At least one support arm immobilizes the native leaflets, and holds the native leaflets close to the main frame. |
| US10398537B2 |
Attachment structure for a personal care appliance, a personal care appliance and a method
There is provided an attachment structure for a personal care appliance, the attachment structure comprising a body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end has a coupling receptacle that is for coupling to a drive shaft of a handle of the personal care appliance; and wherein the coupling receptacle has one or more portions of shear-thickening material on an interior surface thereof. A corresponding personal care appliance and method of securing an attachment structure to a handle of a personal care device are also provided. |
| US10398536B2 |
Method for processing a dental material, regulating device for a dental furnace, and dental furnace
The invention relates to a method for processing a dental material (28), in particular pressing and curing a dental material, by means of —a molding insert (30) that has a pre-pressing area (22) which adjoins a molding area (14, 16), wherein the pre-pressing area (22) is designed to receive the dental material (28), and —a pressing furnace with a firing chamber (10) for receiving the molding insert (30). The method has the following steps: —introducing the dental material (28) into the pre-pressing chamber (22); —heating the firing chamber (10), in which the molding insert (30) is located, to a first temperature; —pressing the dental material (28) into the molding area (14, 16) using a pressing punch (26) by applying a force onto the pressing punch (26) during a first processing phase, wherein the pressing punch (26) is moved, and the pressing punch speed is detected as a speed profile dependent on the time; and —adjusting the firing chamber (10), in particular cooling the firing chamber to a second temperature, during a second processing phase starting at a point in time at which the detected speed profile matches a first speed profile without reducing the force applied to the pressing punch (26). |
| US10398533B2 |
Implants for enhanced anchoring within bone
Implants for anchoring within bone are provided herein. An implant may include at least one thread extending around a core in a plurality of turns from the coronal region to the apical region. The thread(s) has a thread outer diameter that may define a cylindrical portion, wherein the thread outer diameter remains constant for more than one turn around the core, and define a conical portion, wherein the thread outer diameter decreases at a thread diameter decrease rate in the apical direction. The thread(s) may have a plurality of notches spaced radially and longitudinally from one another. The notches may be partially notched to reflect a portion of a semi-spherical surface and partially notched to reflect a portion of a semi-cylindrical surface. |
| US10398530B2 |
Bone foundation guide system and method
A bone foundation guide system and method, the system could includes a bone foundation guide including a body forming an open surgical space, the body further having a bottom contoured to reversibly affix to exposed bone of a dental surgical site and a top contoured to match a bottom side of a dental implant surgical guide; at least one anchoring strut that removably attaches to the body with an apex of the anchoring strut further denoting one or more indentations for matching up with and receiving one or more portions of one alveolar ridge that opposes another alveolar ridge supporting the dental surgical site; alternatively to the anchoring struts and a tissue spacing gasket, the dental implant surgical guide that removably connects to the body; and alternatively to the anchoring struts or the dental implant surgical guide, the tissue spacing gasket that removably connects to the body. |
| US10398527B2 |
Surgical tissue marking device with dryer
A marking/drying tool applies ink to biological tissue using a single handheld device. A cylindrical body retains a felt tip movable between a retracted position within the body and an extended position outside the body for marking the tissue. A gas source has a manual valve to selectably dispensing a drying gas onto the tissue. In a preferred embodiment, an interlock prevents dispensing of drying gas when the tip is in the extended position and prevents the tip moving to the extended position when the manual valve is dispensing the drying gas. |
| US10398524B2 |
Medicament storage, dispensing, and administration system and method
Various exemplary embodiments relate to an electronic device for dispensing a medicament. The electronic device may include a medicament storage case or an electronic medicament device. The medicament storage case includes: a door moveable between an open position and a closed position; a lock moveable between a locked position where the lock maintains the door in the closed position and an unlocked position where the lock allows the door to move to the open position; a medicament dispensing device containing medication; an input device located on an external surface of the storage case activatable by a user; a communication unit configured to initiate a two-way communication between the user and a remote access control center upon activation of the input device and configured to receive an access signal from the remote access control center; and an actuator responsive to the access signal to move the lock to the open position upon receipt of the communication from the remote access control center. The electronic medicament device includes a reservoir configured to store an amount of medication, an administration component for administering the medication to a patient, and a processor communicatively connected to a memory. |
| US10398523B2 |
Packaging sleeve for medical purposes
Packaging sleeve for medical purposes for storing sterile objects (25, 45), consisting of at least one outer sleeve (2) that is open at one end and can be sealed with a sealing closure (10) and has an inner sleeve (12) accommodated in it with a clamping effect, wherein the inner sleeve (12) is accommodated in a clamping seating in a receiving opening (15) in the sealing closure (10) on the bottom side of the outer sleeve (2) and the clamping seat thereby formed presses the sealing ribs (7, 55, 56, 59) arranged on the outside circumference of the sealing closure (10) against the inside of the outer sleeve (2) under increased contact pressure (FIG. 1). |
| US10398522B2 |
Method and apparatus pertaining to a medical drape having a suction port
A medical drape has at least one suction port disposed. By one approach the medical drape includes a fenestration and the suction port is disposed within the fenestration. By one approach the fenestrated area includes an incise film (which may itself be fenestrated if desired) and the suction port is disposed through that incise film. Suction applied to this suction port facilitates maintaining the incise film in place on the patient. This suction port can have a first end configured to attach to suction tubing. The medical drape can include a patient-side spacer and this spacer can comprise a compressible, resilient material that is substantially permeable to liquids. If desired, such a spacer can be disposed over a patient-side suction opening of the suction port. |
| US10398518B2 |
Articulating flexible endoscopic tool with roll capabilities
Instrument device with an elongated, flexible shaft that is configured to both roll and articulate in a controllable manner. The claimed system and apparatus provides endoscopic rolling and articulating capabilities with minimal tradeoffs in control, allowing for greater ease of use and clinical efficacy. |
| US10398517B2 |
Surgical tool positioning based on sensed parameters
Devices, systems, and methods are provided in which movement of a tool is controlled based on sensed parameters. In one embodiment, an electromechanical tool is provided having an instrument shaft and an end effector formed thereon. The electromechanical tool is configured to be mounted on an electromechanical arm, and the electromechanical tool is configured to move with or relative to the electromechanical arm and perform surgical functions. A controller is operatively coupled to the electromechanical arm and the electromechanical tool and is configured to retard advancement of the electromechanical tool toward a tissue surface based on a sensed amount of displacement of a tissue surface, a strain on the tissue of the patient, the temperature of the electromechanical tool, or the like. |
| US10398512B2 |
Method for generating position data of an instrument
A method for detecting deformations and errors and/or for generating position data of an instrument (1) with at least one first section (2) with at least one first sensor (4) and at least one second section (3) with at least one second sensor (5), wherein the method encompasses metrologically determining the position of the first and second sensor (4, 5). The method encompasses mathematically determining the position of the second sensor (5) with regard to the first section (2), preferably in at least two ways. Further, an apparatus for executing the method is specified. |
| US10398510B2 |
Manufacturing method of bone cutting assist device, non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having program for manufacturing bone cutting assist device recorded thereon, and bone cutting assist device
A manufacturing method of a bone cutting assist device includes generating a bone cutting assist device model representing the bone cutting assist device including a fitting surface that fits a surface of a bone model, a cutting slit that guides a cutting jig, a first guide hole for inserting a first rod model, and second guide holes for inserting second rod models. The manufacturing method also includes outputting three-dimensional manufacturing data representing the generated bone cutting assist device model, and manufacturing the bone cutting assist device according to the outputted three-dimensional manufacturing data. |
| US10398495B2 |
Adjustable clamp systems and methods
Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot. |
| US10398493B2 |
Heating system
A heating system includes a power supply module, a regulatory module, electrically connected to the power supply module, for modulating the power supply module, and a heating module. The heating module includes a positioning device and a conductive device. The heating module is electrically connected to the power supply module and the regulatory module, and the conductive device is tightly wound around the positioning device. |
| US10398489B2 |
Methods of treating nasal airways with radiofrequency energy
A device is described for treating a nasal airway by modifying a property of a nasal tissue of or near a nasal valve of the airway, without using a surgical incision or an implant, to decrease airflow resistance or perceived airflow resistance in the nasal airway. Various embodiments include an elongate shaft, a bipolar radiofrequency delivery member extending from one end of the shaft, and a handle attached to the elongate shaft at an opposite end from the radiofrequency delivery member. The radiofrequency delivery member is sized to be inserted into a nose and configured to at least temporarily deform the nasal tissue and deliver radiofrequency energy. The radiofrequency delivery member includes two rows of protruding electrodes disposed on a tissue contact surface, and the device is configured to deliver radiofrequency energy from one row of electrodes to the other row of electrodes. |
| US10398483B2 |
Multichannel cannula and methods for using same
A method for delivering a substance to bone includes placing a stabilizing wire in a bone, creating a hole in the bone around the stabilizing wire, and providing a multichannel cannula. The multichannel cannula includes a first channel having an open proximal end and distal end, the first channel being configured to receive the stabilizing wire, and a second channel having an inlet portal and an exit portal that are in fluid communication. The cannula further includes a cap having a delivery port in fluid communication with the inlet portal and a channel for receiving the cannula therein, and a distal tip. The method further includes inserting the multichannel cannula into the hole in the bone such that the first channel receives the stabilizing wire, and delivering the substance into the bone by introducing the substance into the second channel such that the substance exits through the exit portal. |
| US10398481B2 |
Spinal fixation system
This application describes surgical instruments and implants, including a rod reduction instrument, for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. The rod reducer may be passed through the interior of the guide assemblies with a distal end arranged in a first position allowing the distal end to pass through the guide. Once through the guide the distal end may be expanded to provide dual contact on the rod at each end of the bone anchor rod channel. |
| US10398480B2 |
Instrument and method for restoring motion to a polyaxial screw
A polyaxial screw head remobilizer system for remobilizing a screw body member relative to a head of a polyaxial bone screw includes a barrel body, a handle assembly, an inner shaft, a slide assembly, and a lever. The barrel body includes proximal and distal ends. The distal end includes a plurality of prongs for releasably engaging a plurality of yokes of the polyaxial screw body member to center the inner shaft over the head of the screw. The handle assembly couples to the proximal end of the barrel body. The inner shaft, disposed within the barrel body, includes proximal and distal ends. An engagement feature of the inner shaft mates with pockets of a bushing of the screw body member. The slide assembly is operably coupled to the barrel body and effect translations of the inner shaft. The lever extends from the slide assembly and rotates to actuate the slide assembly. |
| US10398476B2 |
Implant adapters and related methods
Implant adapters and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary adapters can allow a single connector to be used interchangeably for rod-to-rod, rod-to-anchor, or anchor-to-anchor attachment. In some embodiments, the adapter can fit within tight spaces, can be adjustable in one or more degrees of freedom, or can be configured to “snap” onto a rod and/or to “drag” against the rod, e.g., for provisional retention and positioning of the connector prior to locking. |
| US10398475B2 |
Uniplanar bone anchor assembly with pop-on shank and insert with tool deployment
A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable compression insert has a lower friction fit collet and an outer receiver press fit surface. A down-loadable retaining ring has at least one inner edge and outer tiered surfaces. The ring cooperates with the shank to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled. A uni-planar assembly is included. |
| US10398474B2 |
Pivotal bone anchor assembly with pre-loaded multi-part shank retainer and pressure insert
A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper portion, a receiver, a compression insert and an articulation structure made from at least two discrete pieces. The shank upper portion cooperates with the compression insert to place the retainer in frictional engagement with the receiver. The geometry of the retainer structure pieces corresponds and cooperates with the external geometry of the shank upper portion to frictionally envelope the retainer structure between the capture structure and an internal surface defining a cavity of the receiver. |
| US10398471B2 |
Implant tools with attachment feature and multi-positional sheath and implant techniques utilizing such tools
Implant tools and techniques for implantation of a medical lead, catheter or other implantable component are provided. The implant tools and techniques are particularly useful in implanting medical electrical leads in extravascular locations, including subcutaneous locations. An example implant tool for implanting a medical lead includes a rod and a sheath configured to be placed on the rod. The rod includes a handle, a shaft having a proximal end adjacent to the handle and a distal end, and an attachment feature toward the distal end of the shaft, the attachment feature configured to couple to the medical lead. The sheath is configured to be placed in multiple positions along the rod including a first position in which the sheath does not interact with the attachment feature and second position in which the sheath does interact with the attachment feature. |
| US10398466B2 |
Ultrasonic end effectors with increased active length
An end effector includes a first portion having a first specific acoustic impedance value, and a second portion having a second specific acoustic impedance value less than the first specific acoustic impedance value. The first portion may include a proximal end segment and a distal end segment. The proximal end segment and the distal end segment are composed of a first material. The second portion may include an insert segment composed of a second material. The insert segment is located between the proximal end segment and the distal end segment along the longitudinal axis of the end effector. The insert segment functions to bridge or fill a nodal energy gap defined by the end effector. |
| US10398464B2 |
System for nerve modulation and innocuous thermal gradient nerve block
Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one nerve modulation element disposed adjacent the distal end. The nerve modulation element may be positioned or moveable to target a particular target region. The nerve modulation element may be an ultrasound transducer. The nerve modulation element may be configured to be operated at a low intensity to provide a thermal nerve block or a high intensity to effect tissue modulation. |
| US10398463B2 |
Ultrasonic instrument and method for manufacturing same
An ultrasonic tool or instrument has a probe shaft with a linear proximal end portion and a linear distal end portion disposed at an angle relative to one another and joined at a bend in the shaft. A coupling is provided at a proximal end of the shaft for connecting the probe to a source of ultrasonic vibrational energy. A head provided at a distal end of the shaft extends eccentrically in a transverse direction to one side of the shaft. The head has an operative tip spaced laterally from the axis and is formed with at least one cutout for reducing mass of the head and concomitantly eccentric mass of the probe. The tool or instrument has at least one interior antinode along the shaft and the bend is located substantially distally of the antinode. |
| US10398462B2 |
Tissue removal device with adjustable sleeve for neurosurgical and spinal surgery applications
A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A fluid supply sleeve is disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. |
| US10398461B2 |
Excising endocap
An endoscopic endocap for excising a target portion of a native tissue from a remaining portion of the native tissue during a surgical procedure includes an annular main body. The main body has a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end. The distal end includes an extension that protrudes longitudinally beyond a remaining portion of the distal end. An outer surface of the distal end, and an inner surface of the main body, extend longitudinally between the proximal and distal ends. The inner surface defines at least one lumen with an opening terminating at the terminal portion of the distal end. At least one excisor is disposed on the extension with the excisor laterally spaced from the outer surface of the annular main body. The excisor remains stationary with respect to the lumen during use of the excisor to excize the target portion of the native tissue. |
| US10398460B2 |
Robotic endocutter drivetrain with bailout and manual opening
Various embodiments of tool assemblies are provided having at least one rotary input coupling and at least one linear input coupling for allowing either a rotary output or a linear output (e.g., from a tool driver on a surgical robot) to activate at least one mechanism of the tool assembly. For example, mechanisms of the tool assembly can include a clamping assembly, a firing assembly, an articulation assembly, and a roll assembly. The clamping assembly can open and close jaws of an end effector, the firing assembly can translate a knife assembly through the end effector to fire staples and cut tissue, the articulation assembly can articulate the end effector, and the roll assembly can rotate the elongate shaft and/or the end effector. |
| US10398458B2 |
Microsurgical instruments
A surgical instrument is disclosed herein. The surgical instrument comprises a housing, a first actuation member, a second actuation member, and a first cannula. The first actuation member is configured for imparting a reciprocating action to a portion of the instrument. The second actuation member configured for imparting a rotational action to a portion of the instrument. The first cannula is operatively connected to the second actuation member, such that the first cannula is configured for rotational movement with respect to the housing. In one arrangement, a wire member is disposed within the first cannula and is configured to rotate with the first cannula. |
| US10398457B2 |
Laparoscopic gallbladder extraction device
A surgical instrument for removing a gallbladder is provided. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a capture portion operably mounted on a distal end of the elongated body portion. The capture portion defines a tissue receiving opening when in an open configuration and is configured for receipt through an incision when in the capture portion is in a closed configuration. The capture portion includes at least one sharpened member for cutting tissue received within the tissue receiving opening as the capture portion moves from the open configuration to the closed configuration. Also provided is a method of removing a gallbladder using a surgical instrument. |
| US10398456B2 |
Orthopedic surgical pliers-like tool for holding and gripping a patella bone
The present invention relates to an orthopedic surgical pliers-like tool (1) for performing surgery on the patella bone, comprising: —at least a couple of jaws (2, 3) coupled to corresponding handle members (12, 13) pivotally mounted with a hinge bolt (5) in relation with one another; —a distal clamp portions (8, 9) on each jaw (2, 3) for gripping and holding at least the periphery of a patella bone; —an intermediate force transmission mechanism (4) between the tool handle members (12, 13) and the jaws (2, 3); —a couple of arms (20, 30) in said intermediate force transmission mechanism (4) structurally independent from the handle members (12, 13) and interposed between the handle members (12, 13) and the jaws (2, 3); —an elastic member (25, 35) in each arm (20, 30) for coupling each arm to a corresponding handle member (12, 13) in a first linking point (38, 39); —a second more distal linking point (31, 33) in each arm (20, 30) engaging a corresponding distal end (43, 42) of a handle member (12,13); —the first linking point (38, 39) of one arm (20, 30) and the second linking point (31, 33) of the other arm being cross linked to the same handle member (12, 13). |
| US10398455B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning
An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a tripod having an angularly adjustable guide rod on it. The tips of the legs define a plane, and the guide rod is set by the surgeon to a defined orientation with respect to this plane on the basis of preoperative studies. In use, two of the legs of the instrument are positioned by the surgeon at defined anatomical locations on the pelvis (e.g., a point in the region of the posterior/inferior acetabulum and a point on the anterior superior iliac spine). The third leg then lands on the pelvis at a point determined by the position of the first two points, as well as by the separations between the third leg and the other two legs. The position of the guide rod then defines with respect to the actual pelvis the direction for insertion of a prosthesis. |
| US10398450B2 |
Systems and methods for providing a bone milling device
Methods for resecting a portion of a knee joint are described herein. While the described methods can comprise any suitable step, in some implementations, the methods include cutting a cylindrically-shaped hole in a portion of the knee joint selected from at least one of a distal portion of a femur and a proximal portion of a tibia in the knee joint; and using a depth of the cylindrically-shaped hole as a reference point to resect bone around the cylindrically-shaped hole to a depth substantially matching the depth of the cylindrically-shaped hole. Other implementations are described. |
| US10398448B2 |
Arteriovenous fistula maturation
A compression device controller controls operation of a compression device to inflate at least one inflatable bladder to control forces applied to an arteriovenous fistula of a subject for maturing the arteriovenous fistula. |
| US10398445B2 |
Method and apparatus for clamping tissue layers and occluding tubular body structures
Apparatus and methods for occluding hollow body structures, such as blood vessels, and for attaching tissue layers together by providing implantable elements on opposite sides of the structure or tissue layers and drawing the implants together to occlude the body structure and/or bring the tissue layers together. The implants are deliverable in a low profile configuration and self-expand to an enlarged configuration. The implantable elements are delivered by transfixing the body structure, then releasing the implants on opposite sides of the body structure and drawing the implants together to effect an occlusion or attachment. The implants are configured to apply oppositely directed forces to opposite surfaces of the tissue layers at alternate, circumferentially spaced locations and may constrain the tissue in a serpentine pattern or in a direct clamping pattern. The implants grip the tissue in a manner that defines a pressure zone about the transfixion aperture that prevents leakage from the aperture. |
| US10398437B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus, including the use of magnetic tools
Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools. |
| US10398435B1 |
Releasable tissue anchoring device and method for using
Embodiments of invention are directed to tissue approximation instruments that may be delivered to the body of a patient during minimally invasive or other surgical procedures. In one group of embodiments, the instrument has an elongated configuration with two sets of expandable wings that each have spreadable wings that can be made to expand when located on opposite sides of a distal tissue region and a proximal tissue region and can then be made to move toward one another to bring the two tissue regions into a more proximate position. The instrument is delivered through a needle or catheter and is controlled by relative movement of a push tube and control wire wherein the control wire can be released from the instrument via rotation in a first direction and can cause release of the approximation device from tissue that it is holding by rotation in the opposite direction. |
| US10398432B2 |
Laparoscopic suture device with autoloading and suture capture
A suturing device provided. The suturing device may include at least a firing aperture, a drive mechanism and an autoloading mechanism. The firing aperture may include at least one needle rotatably disposed therein configured to engage a suture for deployment. The drive mechanism may be operatively coupled to the needle and configured to advance the needle from a retracted position to an extended position during engagement, and retract the needle from the extended position to the retracted position during disengagement. The autoloading mechanism may be operatively coupled to the drive mechanism and configured to slidably retrieve and position a suture to be deployed over the firing aperture during disengagement of the drive mechanism. |
| US10398429B2 |
Tissue anchor
A tissue anchor has a body and an eyelet adapted to receive a length of suture, where the eyelet is formed through the tissue anchor off of a longitudinal axis and off of a vertical axis of the body. |
| US10398428B2 |
Method and apparatus for coupling anatomical features
A method of coupling a first portion of an anatomy to a second portion of the anatomy includes coupling first and second bones of the anatomy with a bone-tendon-bone implant. The bone-tendon-bone implant has a first bone end, a second bone end and a replacement tendon between the first and second bone ends. The first and second bone ends are positioned in corresponding first and second bores of the first and second bones. The first bone end is secured to the first bone with a first bone anchor. A second anchor coupled to the bone-tendon-bone implant is passed through and outside the second bore. The second anchor is coupled to an adjustable suture construct having two adjustable suture loops. Tensioning at least one of first and second ends of the adjustable suture construct tensions the replacement tendon and positions the first bone relative to the second bone. |
| US10398426B2 |
Point-loading knotless fixation devices
Surgical constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs, without knot tying. The soft tissue repair constructs include a fixation device, a flexible strand, and a shuttle/pull device attached to the flexible strand and provided within the body of the fixation device. A splice is formed by pulling on the shuttle/pull device to allow desired tensioning of soft tissue to be fixated or repaired relative to the bone. |
| US10398425B2 |
Systems and methods for spinal surgery
Disclosed herein are methods and devices for distracting adjacent vertebrae during surgical procedures for implanting spinal prostheses. In an exemplary embodiment, a distractor is disclosed that maintains the empty space between adjacent vertebrae following a discectomy, and that can removably mate with other surgical instruments, such as, for example, a filler bar, an implanting tool, or a funnel. In other embodiments of the present invention a distractor is disclosed having various features to assist in implanting a spinal prosthesis, such as, for example, an angled distal end and/or an expandable paddle. In another embodiment of the present invention, an articulating inserter is disclosed. Moreover, various implants and funnels are also disclosed herein. |
| US10398422B2 |
Surgical instruments, systems and methods of use
A surgical instrument includes a mount body, a joint member, an arm, and a working end. The mount body has a top portion, a distal end, a proximal end and a bottom portion. The joint member is pivotally mounted at a distal end portion of the mount body, to allow positioning of a proximal portion of an arm extending distally from the joint member. The joint member is also configured to at least partially constrain movement of the proximal portion of the arm to a plane. The working end is mounted to a distal end portion of the arm. The surgical instrument can be configured as a heart stabilizer or a heart positioner. The joint member may further be configured as a slotted ball, a disk member, or a combination thereof. |
| US10398421B2 |
Devices and methods for the treatment of heart failure
A device for treating a heart condition in a patient. The device has a body adapted and configured to self-expand from a radially collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. In its expanded configuration, the device has a first section at a first end, a second section at a second end and a central portion extending between the first and second sections, the first and second sections each having diameters that increase with distance from the central portion toward the first and second ends, respectively. The body is configured to be delivered percutaneously to a patient's heart and allowed to self-expand in an opening in a septum of the heart to dispose the first end in the left atrium, the second end in the right atrium and the central portion in the opening to permit blood to flow through the body from the left atrium to the right atrium. |
| US10398416B2 |
Bone marrow lesion drill
Devices, systems, methods, and kits are provided for accessing and treating bone marrow lesions in intraosseous spaces of bones by reversibly coupling a drill, including a surgical power drill, to a stylet reversibly inserted within and coupled with a cannula to provide for concurrent or synchronized rotation of the stylet and the cannula when drilling into a bone. Also provided are devices, systems, methods, and kits for their use for uncoupling a stylet from a cannula once the cannula is in a desired position in a bone, removal of the stylet to provide an open lumen to the desired location in the bone, and reversible attachment of an access device to the proximal end of the cannula to deliver and/or withdraw a substance (such as bone graft substitute) from the accessed lesion. Still further are provided devices, systems, methods, and kits for subsequently removing the lumen from the bone, including by reinserting the stylet into the lumen, recoupling the stylet with the lumen, and back drilling, including by power drill, the two components out of the bone. |
| US10398408B2 |
Examination portion information obtaining apparatus
An examination portion information obtaining apparatus includes an opening to which a portion to be examined of the examinee is inserted, a cup-shaped maintaining member which accommodates at least part of the portion to be examined inserted through the opening, an acoustic wave detector which receives acoustic waves from the portion to be examined, and a movement mechanism which moves the maintaining member relative to the portion to be examined inserted through the opening. |
| US10398406B2 |
One piece stethoscope diaphragm
The present invention is a diaphragm including a disc formed from a first material and a rim formed from a second material. The disc and the rim are a unitary piece. The rim has a Shore A durometer hardness of between about 40 and 110. |
| US10398403B2 |
High voltage generation apparatus, X-ray CT apparatus, and power supply apparatus
A high voltage generation apparatus according to an embodiment includes power factor improvement circuitry and gain adjustment circuitry. The power factor improvement circuitry improves a power factor of alternating current (AC) power output from an AC power source in order to supply an X-ray tube with power that is controlled based on a reference voltage. The gain adjustment circuitry is included in the power factor improvement circuitry, and adjusts a gain of an output voltage relative to the reference voltage so that the gain differs between a first period including a start of irradiation of X-rays by the X-ray tube or an end of irradiation of X-rays by the X-ray tube, and a second period different from the first period. |
| US10398399B2 |
Decision support for disease characterization and treatment response with disease and peri-disease radiomics
Methods, apparatus, and other embodiments associated with classifying a region of tissue using textural analysis are described. One example apparatus includes an image acquisition logic that acquires an image of a region of tissue demonstrating cancerous pathology, a delineation logic that distinguishes nodule tissue within the image from the background of the image, a perinodular zone logic that defines a perinodular zone based on the nodule, a feature extraction logic that extracts a set of features from the image, a probability logic that computes a probability that the nodule is benign or that the nodule will respond to a treatment, and a classification logic that classifies the nodule tissue based, at least in part, on the set of features or the probability. A prognosis or treatment plan may be provided based on the classification of the image. |
| US10398396B2 |
X-ray device and method for controlling X-ray irradiation area using the same
An X-ray device includes a camera to image an object and output the image of the object, a display member using a touch screen to display the image of the object output from the camera, and an X-ray irradiation region of the object, an X-ray irradiation region controller to control a region of the object to which an X-ray is irradiated, and a control member to enable the irradiation region controller to control the region of the object to which an X-ray is irradiated according to the X-ray irradiation region, when the X-ray irradiation region is determined, based on the image of the object displayed in the display member. |
| US10398389B1 |
System and method for physiological health simulation
Systems and methods for health and body simulations in order to predict numerous physiological parameters in a subject or a population of subjects based on the input of limited physiological data. |
| US10398388B2 |
Detection and compensation method for monitoring the place of activity on the body
A measuring system (1) comprises a sensor (6) arranged to be attached to a subject for obtaining a measured value representing a physical or a physiological quantity of the subject. The measuring system further comprises means for deriving a subject-related value from the measured value. The sensor is arranged to be attached at one of a plurality of positions on the subject. The measuring system further comprises means for establishing the position of the sensor on the subject. The means for deriving the subject-related value is arranged for deriving the subject-related value also in dependence on the position of the sensor on the subject. |
| US10398385B2 |
Brain wave processing for diagnosis of a subject
Embodiments relate to digital image processing for diagnosis of a subject. More specifically, the embodiments relate to automation of diagnoses through data interpretation. An image is acquired from the subject. Elements are recognized within the image based on morphological features. The image is compared to learned data. Based on the comparison, a probability of a potential diagnosis(es) is calculated. A diagnosis of the subject is determined based on the potential diagnosis(es) and the calculated probability. The diagnosis may be changed based on a new image acquired from the subject. |
| US10398382B2 |
Respiratory motion estimation in projection domain in nuclear medical imaging
In nuclear medical imaging, respiratory motion is corrected. Rather than pairwise estimation of motion from projection views, a sequence-based technique is used to jointly estimate parameters for a motion model across many projection views. In one approach, this sequence-based method is iteratively solved with a maximum likelihood objective function incorporating the motion model. A surrogate respiration signal is used to gate for the joint estimation and used to convert gated motion parameters to temporal motion parameters. |
| US10398381B1 |
System and method for characterizing cardiac arrhythmia
In an embodiment, a data processing method comprises obtaining one or more photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from one or more PPG sensors of a monitoring apparatus, the PPG signals being generated based upon optically detecting pulsed variations in blood flow; obtaining a motion sensor signal from a motion sensor in the monitoring apparatus; identifying, based upon the motion sensor signal, one or more periods of motion (e.g., low motion) of the monitoring apparatus; and selectively obtaining and storing segments of the PPG signals based on a temporal relationship between the segments of the PPG signals and the identified periods of motion. |
| US10398379B2 |
System for improved interpretation of physiological data and presentation of physiological condition management information
Systems, devices and methods for managing a physiological condition are configured to store predetermined output segments of content, analyze physiological data and other user information, and generate user-friendly information that provides an interpretation of the data (e.g., identifies selected data points, or determines pattern of physiological data over selected period(s)). An output segment management system with rules engine and method combines selected output segments to generate a presentation or message (e.g., with text, graphical, multimedia, video and/or audio information). The resulting presentation or message provides user information such as an explanation of selected data with selected user information incorporated therein, and optional recommendations (e.g., suggested user actions based on a designated protocol such as a clinical protocol). |
| US10398378B2 |
Sleep monitoring system
Sleep systems having embedded sensors are described. In one aspect, a sleep system includes a mattress and one or more force sensors embedded within the mattress. The force sensors are positioned within the mattress to sense movement of an occupant of the mattress. The sleep system also includes one or more processors coupled with the one or more force sensors. At least one of the processors is configured to determine sleep state information for the occupant based on data obtained from one or more of the force sensors. |
| US10398373B2 |
Biofeedback system
Apparatus for providing muscular biofeedback, comprising: facewear supporting biosensors arranged such that, in use, the biosensors are situated for detecting activity of a predetermined set of facial muscles; a feedback unit for providing biofeedback to a wearer of the facewear; and a control unit coupled to the biosensors and the feedback unit and arranged to identify patterns in the signals from the biosensors characteristic of one or more predefined imbalances in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face; wherein the control unit is configured to, on identifying a pattern in the signals from biosensors characteristic of a first predefined imbalance in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face, cause the feedback unit to provide biofeedback in correspondence with the imbalance. |
| US10398372B2 |
Pain assessment method and system
The present disclosure provides a method for determining an effect of a drug on pain experienced by a patient. The method comprises providing reference information concerning at least one visible and/or audible feature that is indicative of a level of the pain. The method further comprises capturing information indicative of the at least one visible and/or audible feature, respectively, from the patient comprising observing the patient directly or indirectly after administering the drug to the patient. In addition, the method comprises determining pain indicating information associated with a level of pain experienced by the patient using the captured information. The method also comprises comparing the pain indicating information with the provided reference information to determine the effect of the drug on the pain experienced by the patient. |
| US10398370B2 |
Wearable electronic device including wrist biometric sensor for acquiring skin texture pattern images and related methods
A wearable electronic device may include a device body and a device band coupled to the device body for securing the device to a wrist of a user. The wearable electronic device may also include a wrist biometric sensor carried by one of the device body and the device band. The wrist biometric sensor may include biometric sensing pixels. The wearable electronic device may also include a processor coupled to the wrist biometric sensor and configured to cooperate with the biometric sensing pixels to acquire skin texture pattern images from adjacent portions of the user's wrist, and perform at least one authentication function based upon the skin texture pattern images. |
| US10398365B2 |
Fluorescence sensor
A light guide unit of a fluorescence sensor is disclosed, which includes at least an optical-waveguide film in which one or more optical waveguides are formed. Each of these films includes a plurality of optical channels that output excitation light (E) or input fluorescence (F). All the optical channels are covered with a fluorescence unit. |
| US10398362B2 |
Measurement device, management device, measurement skill management system, and measurement skill management method
A measurement device that measures a specific substance contained in a sample comprises a detector configured to detect a signal based on the specific substance contained in the sample, and a first controller configured to control an operation of the detector. The first controller executes a measurement operation that drives the detector to detect the signal based on the specific substance contained in the sample, and calculates concentration of the specific substance contained in the sample on the basis of the detected signal, and executes a test mode for the measurement operation. The first controller further executes a specific mode that prohibits execution of the measurement operation and only permits the measurement operation when the test mode is executed. |
| US10398360B1 |
Method to enhance audio signal from an audio output device
A method of enhancing an audio signal from an audio output device is provided. For a frequency band, a user masking contour curve covering at least a part of said frequency band is obtained, a target masking contour curve is derived from the user masking contour curve, and a multi-band digital compression system is parameterized based on the sound level of the target masking contour curve at a given frequency and the sound level of the user masking contour curve at the same given frequency. The obtained parameters are outputted to provide an enhanced audio signal. |
| US10398356B2 |
Sleepiness detecting device
There is provided a device which detects sleepiness of a human being based on the opening and closing motion of an eyelid, in which an occurrence of sleepiness of a subject is detectable with accuracy more sufficient than before even for a subject who keeps from blinking intentionally when sleepiness increases. The inventive sleepiness detecting device comprises an eyelid state detector, detecting an opened/closed state of an eyelid of a subject; a transition time interval detector, detecting sequentially a time interval between transitions between an opened state and a closed state of the eyelid; an eyelid characteristic amount computer, computing an eyelid opening/closing characteristic amount from time series data of the time intervals; a sleepiness judging device, judging that the subject feels sleepiness when the eyelid opening/closing characteristic value falls below a first threshold value or exceeds beyond a second threshold value higher than the first threshold value. |
| US10398353B2 |
Systems and methods for video-based monitoring of vital signs
The present invention relates to the field of medical monitoring, and in particular non-contact, video-based monitoring of pulse rate, respiration rate, motion, and oxygen saturation. Systems and methods are described for capturing images of a patient, producing intensity signals from the images, filtering those signals to focus on a physiologic component, and measuring a vital sign from the filtered signals. |
| US10398350B2 |
Methods and systems for providing a breathing rate calibrated to a resonance breathing frequency
A target respiration rate is determined for a user where, when the user breathes at the target rate, the user's vagal tone is improved, which provides a physiological benefit to the user, e.g., stress reduction without drug intervention. The user is directed to breathe at different rates while heart rate and breathing rate are measured. A value representative of vagal tone is generated from the measured heart and breathing rates for each directed breathing rate. The breathing rate that produced the lowest generated vagal tone value is determined to be the user's target respiration rate. |
| US10398349B2 |
Endoscope apparatus, endoscope system, and method of displaying endoscope image
An endoscope apparatus includes an image sensor configured to pick up an image of an inspection target, a display configured to display an endoscope image of the inspection target acquired by the image sensor, and a controller configured to perform notification processing to call attention of a user to the endoscope image according to an inspection history that is a history of past inspections of the inspection target and is memorized in a memory. |
| US10398347B2 |
Sheath visualization method by means of impedance localization and magnetic information
Catheterization is carried out by inserting a sheath into a human patient and moving a catheter having an electrode through the sheath lumen. A variation between a first threshold value and a second threshold value in electrical current through the electrode is identified. Responsively to the variation, it is reported that a portion of the catheter has transitioned between an in-sheath condition and an out-of-sheath condition. The sheath is defined and identified by the historical data of the readings of the magnetic sensor during its movements. |
| US10398345B2 |
Method and system to reposition an imager based on the orientation of a medical intervention device
System for registering a first image with a second image, the system including a first medical positioning system for detecting a first position and orientation of the body of a patient, a second medical positioning system for detecting a second position and orientation of the body, and a registering module coupled with a second imager and with the second medical positioning system, the first medical positioning system being associated with and coupled with a first imager, the first imager acquiring the first image from the body, the first imager producing the first image by associating the first image with the first position and orientation, the second medical positioning system being associated with and coupled with the second imager, the second imager acquiring the second image and associating the second image with the second position and orientation, the registering module registering the first image with the second image, according to the first position and orientation and the second position and orientation. |
| US10398340B2 |
Device and method for non-invasive recording of the ERG and VEP response of an eye
The present invention refers to the field of ophthalmology, and in particular to that of devices and methods for supporting the diagnosis of important eye pathologies such as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), anomalies and dysfunctions of the retina and of sight in general such as degeneration of the retinal structure of the optical nerve and of the visual cortex. More specifically, the invention concerns a new device and method for recording the electroretinogram (so-called ERG) of an eye, i.e. the bioelectric response of the retina induced by a light stimulus, through the eyelid. |
| US10398339B2 |
Device for assessment, prevention and treatment of low back pain based on postural re-education
Device (1) for assessing, preventing and treating LBP, which comprises: six units (100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e, 100f), each unit comprising: an EMG acquisition subsystem (30a); connecting means (10a-20a, 10b-20b, 10c-20c, 10d-20d, 10e-20e, 10f-200 for connecting the EMG acquisition subsystem (30a) to a pair of electrodes attached to a patient's skin, such that each unit receives the surface EMG signals of a specific muscle group of the patient; and, a actuator (60a) for providing haptic stimulus to said muscle group; a muscular activity pattern recognition and feedback subsystem (200, 500); the device further comprising: a wearable garment (300, 301, 302) with a central portion (300e) to which the second and fifth units (100b, 100e) are attached parallel to each other; and a set of four straps (300a, 300b, 300c, 300d) to which ends are attached the first, third, fourth and sixth units (100a, 100c, 100d, 100f) at 45°, 135°, −135° and −45°, respectively, with respect to the second and fifth units (100b, 100e). |
| US10398338B2 |
Systems and methods for guiding a multi-pole sensor catheter to locate cardiac arrhythmia sources
Systems and methods for guiding a sensor to a location of a propagating wave source. The methods comprise: receiving, by the computing device, a plurality of signals generated by a plurality of electrodes of the sensor while the sensor resides at the first location in the object; processing, by the computing device, the plurality of signals to determine coordinates of an estimated location of the propagating wave source relative to the first location at which the sensor resides; and providing a visual aid facilitating sensor movement by plotting a dot on a grid overlaid on top of an object image displayed by the computing device. |
| US10398332B2 |
Methods, systems, and apparatus for neural signal detection
Methods, systems, and apparatus for signal detection are described. In one example, a detection assembly includes a signal detector. The signal detector is configured to receive a sensor signal having a peak magnitude and a first frequency and generate an output signal having a magnitude proportional to the peak magnitude of the sensor signal and having a second frequency less than the first frequency of the sensor signal. |
| US10398329B2 |
Biological state analyzer and computer program
A novel technique for analyzing a biological state is provided. A body trunk biological signal (aortic pulse wave) extracted from the back of a body trunk is differentiated twice. By using a resultant second derivative waveform, a waveform component of a maximum amplitude of a low frequency appearing as a result of switch of an amplitude from attenuation to amplification in transition from a contracting phase to a diastolic phase of a ventricle is specified in each period of the second derivative waveform. Inflection points are specified that appear before and after the maximum amplitude waveform component. A biological state is analyzed using information about each of the inflection points. The two inflection points obtained from a reference form of the second derivative waveform of the aortic pulse wave substantially agree in time phase with first heart sound and second heart sound (or an R wave and a T wave in an electrocardiogram) indicating the dynamic state of a cardiovascular system. This enables analysis of a biological state. |
| US10398328B2 |
Device and system for monitoring of pulse-related information of a subject
Various embodiments relate to a wearable device for obtaining signals from a subject for use in the monitoring of pulse-related information of the subject. To enable the use of such a device in the monitoring of pulse-related information, which provides for unobtrusive, reproducible, easy to use, and simple measurements, the device comprises a body, a PPG signal sensing unit for acquiring a first PPG signal from a first body location of the subject, and an imaging unit for acquiring a sequence of images from a second body location of the subject's body different from the first body location, said sequence of images being configured for deriving a second PPG signal for the second body location of the subject. Said PPG signal sensing unit and said imaging unit are mounted in or at the device body and are configured to simultaneously acquire the first PPG signal and the sequence of images. |
| US10398327B2 |
Non-contact assessment of cardiovascular function using a multi-camera array
A method is provided for non-contact cardiac assessment of a subject. Images of the subject are captured from at least two synchronized independent imaging devices spaced equidistant from the subject and positioned such that each imaging device captures an image of the subject different from other imaging devices. Spectral components of the captured images are extracted. The extracted spectral components are analyzed. A signal corresponding to cardiac information is identified in the extracted spectral components. The identified signal corresponding to the cardiac information is extracted from the extracted spectral components. |
| US10398325B2 |
Blood pressure cuff
A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders. |
| US10398317B2 |
Livestock health monitoring system and method of use
An animal wellness notification system includes an attachment body configured to securely engage with an ear of the animal; an elongated temperature probe secured to the attachment body and configured to extend within the ear of the animal; a housing secured to the attachment body; a computer disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature probe; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, the notification device being configured to provide notice if a temperature of the animal goes beyond a determined threshold. |
| US10398316B1 |
Method and apparatus for determining physiological characteristics of experimental animals based upon infrared and visible light images
A method for determining at least one physiological characteristic of at least one experimental animal in a cage is disclosed. The method may include capturing at least one infrared image of the at least one experimental animal in a band of infrared radiation that is within the range of from about 3 μm to about 14 μm in wavelength and capturing at least one visible image of the at least one experimental animal. The method may further include correlating the at least one image and the at least one visible light image and determining the at least one physiological characteristic of the at least one experimental animal based at least in part on the correlation. An apparatus to determine at least one physiological characteristic of at least one experimental animal is also disclosed. |
| US10398315B2 |
Method of imaging living tissue
A method of imaging living tissue is provided. The method includes introducing a photoacoustic contrast agent comprising or consisting of a photosensitizer into living tissue; and obtaining an image of the living tissue by photoacoustic imaging. Use of a photoacoustic contrast agent comprising or consisting of a photosensitizer in photoacoustic imaging is also provided. |
| US10398314B2 |
Method and system for non-invasively monitoring biological or biochemical parameters of individual
A system and method monitoring conditions of a subject's body including a control unit receiving image data and data indicative of an external stimulation applied to the body during collection of the image data therefrom, a memory utility, and a processor utility. The image data is indicative of a sequence of speckle patterns generated by the body according to a certain sampling time pattern. The processor utility performs processing the image data utilizing the data indicative of the applied external field(s), including determining a spatial correlation function between successive speckle patterns in the sequence, and determining a time varying spatial correlation function in the form of a time-varying function of a feature of the correlation function indicative of a change of the speckle pattern over time; selecting a parameter of the time-varying spatial correlation function, and applying a model to the parameter to determine a corresponding body condition; and generating output data indicative of the corresponding body condition. |
| US10398313B2 |
Slit lamp structure for an ophthalmoscope
A slit lamp device for use in an ophthalmoscope includes one or more light sources for providing a light path comprised of one or more beams of: visible light and infrared (IR) light; a slit lamp control mechanism along the light path for receiving the one or more light beams and forming the one or more light beams into a slit light beam; the slit lamp control mechanism further controlling the width of the formed slit light beam; a first, narrow slit passes visible light through the slit control mechanism and a second, wider slit passes IR light though the slit control mechanism. |
| US10398312B2 |
Frequency-based mode mixing for surgical laser illumination
Frequency-based mode mixing may be used to homogenize different modes in an optical fiber used for surgical illumination. A laser modulator may introduce frequency modulation to laser light to generate a homogeneous illumination field due to increased mode mixing in the optical fiber. |
| US10398308B2 |
Apparatus for determining ametropia of an eye
An apparatus for determining ametropia of an eye includes an optical assembly with a light source, a detector, a plurality of optical elements and at least one stray light stop and a controller. An illumination beam path is provided between the light source and an optical interface in order to allow illumination light generated by the light source to emerge from the optical interface. A measurement beam path is provided between the optical interface and the detector in order to supply measurement light entering through the optical interface to the detector. The measurement beam path passes through an aperture of the at least one stray light stop. A diameter of this aperture is variable or a position of this aperture along the measurement beam path is variable in order to reduce stray light at the detector. |
| US10398307B2 |
Curvature of field transformation of OCT images during vitreoretinal surgery
Curvature of field transformation of OCT images during ophthalmic surgery may be performed with an OCT scanning controller that interfaces to an OCT scanner used with a surgical microscope. Real-time OCT images may be acquired by the OCT scanner, while an anamorphic transformation is applied to the OCT images to match the curvature of field for optical images viewed using the surgical microscope. The transformed OCT images may be displayed during surgery. |
| US10398306B2 |
Optical imaging device and method for imaging a sample
According to embodiments of the present invention, an optical imaging device is provided. The optical imaging device includes an optics arrangement configured to generate an extended-source illumination pattern including a plurality of separate spectral bands, and to illuminate a respective section of a sample to be imaged with a respective spectral band of the plurality of separate spectral bands, wherein the optics arrangement is further configured to form an interference signal from a sample light comprising respective return lights from respective sections of the sample illuminated by respective spectral bands of the extended-source illumination pattern, and a reference light, and a detector configured to receive the interference signal for generating an image corresponding to the sections of the sample. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for imaging a sample and a method for generating an image are also provided. |
| US10398305B2 |
Retinal Thickness
A method is provided for determining the thickness of a retina. A single beam is used to illuminate the retina of a patient. Interference between reflections off different layers within the retina cause autocorrelation in the returned signal. An FFT applied to the autocorrelation signal reveals the strongest autocorrelation, which indicates the distance between the nerve fiber layer (NFL) and the layers between the inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), the dominant scatterers. By analyzing autocorrelation, a single beam can be used. This avoids the problem of movement of the patient, arising in the use of a standard OCT interferometer, resulting in a simpler and less expensive technique of measuring retinal thickness. |
| US10398290B2 |
Device for maintaining visualization with surgical scopes
A view optimizing assembly for use with a laparoscope includes an elongate cylindrical body configured to hold a laparoscope therein and a deflector assembly attached to the elongate cylindrical body. The elongate cylindrical body includes a plurality of channels in a wall thereof, and the plurality of channels are configured to allow a flow of fluid or gas therethrough. The deflector assembly is configured to circumferentially enclose a distal end of the laparoscope and extend beyond the distal end of the laparoscope. The deflector assembly includes a plurality of passageways within a wall thereof, and each passageway is aligned with a different channel of the elongate cylindrical body so as to direct the flow of gas or fluid exiting the channels across a lens of the laparoscope in a plurality of different flow paths. |
| US10398289B2 |
Image pickup unit and endoscope
An image pickup unit includes a fixed frame configured to hold an objective lens, a moving frame movable in a first direction along a photographing optical axis and a second direction, and provided with a moving lens, an urging member configured to urge the moving frame in the second direction, an actuator including a contact member provided to be separable from the moving frame and advanced and retracted by pushing and pulling of a driving wire, the actuator moving the moving frame in the first direction when the contact member moves in the first direction; and a guide member through which the contact member is inserted to be linearly guided and a cover member configuring the actuator, a distal end portion of the cover member being connected to a proximal end portion of the guide member, and the cover member covering the driving wire. |
| US10398288B2 |
Hood for ultrasonic endoscope and ultrasonic endoscope
The present invention provides a hood for an ultrasonic endoscope and an ultrasonic endoscope that prevent a body wall from getting into close contact with an observation window at a time such as when an ultrasonic transducer is brought into close contact with the body wall. In a hood for an ultrasonic endoscope to be attached to the ultrasonic endoscope, a notch is formed at a front edge of the hood, and a front edge corner at an observation window side along the notch is provided as an eaves-shaped part. The eaves-shaped part protrudes in front of the observation window, and when an ultrasonic transducer is brought into close contact with the body wall, the eaves-shaped part lies between the body wall and the observation window, thereby preventing the body wall from getting into close contact with the observation window. |
| US10398286B2 |
Medical image display control apparatus, method, and program
Providing an inner wall image generation unit that generates, based on a three-dimensional image of a subject, an inner wall image representing the inner wall of a hollow organ of the subject, a specific region projection image generation unit that obtains a representative value based on a plurality of voxels on a light ray vector extending outside the hollow organ by a preset distance from each pixel of the inner wall image and generates a specific region projection image by projecting the representative value on the inner wall image, and a display control unit that superimposingly displays the specific region projection image on the inner wall image, wherein the specific region projection image generation unit sets some visualization target voxels from the voxels of the three-dimensional image, and obtains a representative value of a visualization target voxel in the plurality of voxels on the light ray vector. |
| US10398283B2 |
Dishwasher with sprayer
A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a sprayer for spraying liquid to the treating chamber. The sprayer may include a liquid passage provided in the interior of the body, at least one upper outlet extending through the upper surface of the body and in fluid communication with the liquid passage, at least one lower outlet extending through the lower surface of the body and in fluid communication with the liquid passage, and a valve body moveable relative to the body to fluidly couple the at least one upper outlet and the at least one lower outlet to the liquid passage. |
| US10398279B2 |
Dispensing enclosure for a container
Dispensing enclosure system for a container includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, where the interior surface is configured to be coupled to the container. The system includes a valve on the exterior surface of the body, where the valve is capable of allowing fluid to exit from the container. The system also includes a seal disposed within the interior surface of the body, the seal having an inner circumference and an outer circumference such that in a relaxed configuration each of the inner circumference and the outer circumference is located on a separate plane, and in an engaged configuration a first portion of the inner circumference and the outer circumference are located substantially on the same plane, and a second portion of the inner circumference forms a curvature, where the second portion is between the first portion and the outer circumference. |
| US10398278B2 |
Electronic device and operation method therefor
The disclosure relates generally to an electronic device and an operation method therefor. The operation method for an electronic device may include: determining whether a cleaning function is activated; searching for at least one external device; and performing a cleaning function according to a result of the searching. |
| US10398275B2 |
Robot cleaner
A robot cleaner configured to elastically deform a brush part using contact force between bristles and a floor and then restoring the brush part to vibrate the bristles, thereby improving cleaning performance. The robot cleaner includes a case that moves on a floor, a brush shaft mounted to the case such that the brush shaft rotates by driving force from a drive unit, an elastic member fixed to the brush shaft, the elastic member made of an elastic material, and a brush part fixed to the elastic member, the brush part having bristles, wherein the brush part generates generate vibration during deformation and restoration of the elastic member when external force is applied. The elastic member deforms due to contact force between the bristles and the floor and is then restored, and the brush part vibrates during deformation and restoration of the elastic member. |
| US10398274B2 |
Bare floor cleaner
A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a brush assembly provided on the base assembly. A steam distribution manifold is provided within an interior of the brush assembly and fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam through the brush assembly. |
| US10398273B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner capable of more efficiently cleaning narrow spots while effectively avoiding an object. An object sensor provided in a main casing detects the presence or absence of an object within a specified distance in a plurality of directions on a forward side of the main casing. A control unit controls operation of driving wheels, based on detection of an object by the object sensor to thereby make the main casing autonomously travel. When an object is detected by the object sensor, the control unit controls the operation of the driving wheels, so that the main casing is swung to an angle corresponding to a direction of the detected object to thereby make a side portion of the main casing face the object. |
| US10398266B2 |
Efficient vacuum cleaner fan inlet
A vacuum comprising a canister and a removable lid assembly that is configured to couple to the canister. The lid assembly includes a motor, an impeller coupled to the motor, a filter mounting structure configured to receive a filter element, and an impeller inlet with curved inner walls. These curved inner walls help to minimize air flow path disruptions. |
| US10398265B2 |
Dispenser for a stack of web material
A dispenser for dispensing sheets of web material is provided. The dispenser includes a dispenser housing and storage compartment for receiving a stack of sheets of web material. The housing has a front side, a rear side, upper and lower end portions, and two vertical sides connecting the front and rear sides, the lower end portion forming a dispensing end portion of the dispenser. The storage compartment includes a support arrangement for supporting the stack of sheets of web material at the dispensing end portion of the dispenser. The support arrangement a dispensing opening is arranged in a portion between the front, rear and side portions and an abutment surface to which the stack of sheets of web material can abut. |
| US10398254B2 |
Apparatus for beverage production
Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments. |
| US10398251B2 |
Beverage preparation system and method for preparing a beverage
Disclosed is a beverage preparation system (1) with a preparation unit for preparing a beverage, with a display panel defining a screen space, and having integrated therewith a touch sensitive panel and with a control unit for controlling the preparation unit with user guidance obtained from the touch sensitive panel and for providing visual feedback to the display panel, the touch sensitive panel being arranged for generating a position signal indicative for a position pointed to. The control unit is operable in a tuning mode wherein the user is enabled to tune a beverage recipe. In the tuning mode a beverage holder (322) is displayed with a filling (3220) corresponding to a beverage recipe as well as a movable soft-button in its interior. The user is enabled to control a composition of the beverage to be prepared by moving the soft-button. |
| US10398247B2 |
Wirelessly powered locker
A wirelessly-powered locker comprises a transmitting antenna mounted to or embedded within a locker wall and a receiving antenna coupled to the lock. A power source connected to a transmitter transmits power to a wireless receiver in the lock via radiated wireless power. The wireless power operating frequency may be in the ISM band. The lock may further include wireless communication means to allow wireless transmission of an unlock code to the lock or wireless monitoring of the lock. |
| US10398244B2 |
Container holder apparatus and system and method for attaching a holder and a lid to a container
A device for holding a container having a bead around an opening is provided. The device includes a handle and at least two curved elements extending from the handle, with each curved element including an upper section sized to be positionable adjacent to the container bead. A clamping apparatus is located on a portion of the handle, with the clamping apparatus having a moveable clamping element structured to contact the container bead. |
| US10398243B2 |
Stackable food holder
A stackable food holder is disclosed. The food holder includes a first and second inclined sidewall separated by a mostly flat base portion. The inclined sidewalls include a plurality of channels configured to dissipate heat and humidity from the food item. |
| US10398242B2 |
Overwrap container, method of and apparatus for producing same
An overwrap container includes a base container having a first side seam on a side wall that extends along a longitudinal axis to define an internal volume, and a bottom connected to the side wall. An overwrap is positioned over the side wall of the base container and has a second side seam aligned longitudinally with the first side seam. Connecting elements are positioned between the side wall of the base container and the overwrap, and join the side wall of the base container and the overwrap together except in an area along the aligned first and second seams to define an uniform spacing extending continuously between the side wall and the overwrap forming an air gap there between. |
| US10398241B2 |
Valve assembly
According to a first embodiment, the valve assembly comprises a first arm having a first valve portion and a second arm having a second valve portion. The valve assembly is foldable from an unfolded state to a folded state, such that the first valve portion engages with the second valve portion. According to a second embodiment, the valve assembly comprises a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a conduit, a blocking member, and a flexible member arranged to seal against the blocking member. The conduit comprises at least one bend and is arranged such that fluid may flow from the liquid inlet, past the bend and through the liquid outlet to at least indirectly impinge the flexible member. |
| US10398239B1 |
Displaying articles of merchandise at a point-of-purchase
Apparatus and method display articles of merchandise r aligned in a desired stable orientation for viewing and selection at a point-of-purchase. Each article includes a member of predetermined cross-sectional configuration extending between a working head and a terminal end of the article. The member is inserted between a pair of bowed, confronting resiliently deflectable stabilizing fingers coupled to a platform, with the member received within an aperture in each finger. At the same time, the terminal end of the article is inserted into a socket in the platform. The apertures are configured to retain the article between the fingers for displaying the article, thereby maintaining the article aligned in the stable desired orientation for viewing and selective release at the point-of-purchase. |
| US10398238B2 |
Electromechanical pusher assembly
A product dispenser defines a product dispensing path and includes a housing, a pusher, a driver, and a controller. The housing extends along the product dispensing path. The pusher is configured to translate along the product dispensing path. The driver is operably coupled to the pusher and configured to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path. The controller is in communication with the driver and operable to activate the driver to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path after a threshold period of time. |
| US10398236B2 |
Porous body, additive manufacturing method for the body and apparatus for supporting and/or bearing a person
It is a feature of a porous body comprising a three-dimensional network of node points joined to one another by struts, and a void volume present between the struts, that the struts have an average length of ≥200 μm to ≤50 mm, the struts have an average thickness of ≥100 μm to ≤5 mm, and that the porous body has a compression hardness (40% compression, DIN EN ISO 3386-1: 2010-09) in at least one spatial direction of ≥10 to ≤100 kPa. The porous body according to the invention combines the advantages of a conventional mattress or cushion with ventilatability which results from its porous structure and is not achievable in conventional foams. The invention further relates to a method of producing such a porous body and to an apparatus comprising said body for supporting and/or bearing a person. |
| US10398235B2 |
Multi-chamber inflatable device
A multi-chamber inflatable mattress includes a main air chamber, upper and lower peripheral air chambers, and an upper air chamber. The main air chamber includes internal tensioning structures which cooperate with a bottom mattress panel and a lower intermediate panel to provide a generally box-shaped, mattress-sized inflatable structure upon pressurization. A second, upper intermediate panel cooperates with a top mattress panel to define an upper air chamber which defines the sleeping surface. The main air chamber receives pressurized fluid directly from a valve, while the lower and upper peripheral air chambers are in direct fluid communication with the main air chamber but not the valve. The upper air chamber is in direct fluid communication with the upper peripheral air chamber, but not the main chamber or valve. |
| US10398231B1 |
Lounge chair
The improved lounge chair is an item of furniture that is adapted for use by a person. Specifically, the improved lounge chair has a vertical height adjustment that allows the vertical height of the improved lounge chair to be adjusted by a person. The improved lounge chair further comprises other improvements that improve the stability of the improved lounge chair for the person of limited mobility. The improved lounge chair comprises a plurality of panels and a support system. |
| US10398223B2 |
Hanger and storage unit
A storage system for holding garments and other items is provided. The storage system can include a storage unit and at least one hanger. The hanger can be inserted into a hanger pocket provided on the sidewall of the storage unit and used to hang the storage system from a hanging rod. The storage unit includes one or more compartments defined by sidewall panels and an overlapping panel connected to and overlapping part of one of the sidewall panels. The sidewall panel and the overlapping panel can form the hanger pocket with a lower opening and an upper opening. The lower opening is sized to allow the hanger to be inserted into the pocket. The upper opening is sized to allow the hook of the hanger to extend from the pocket. When the hanger is inserted into the pocket, the storage system can be hung from a storage rod. |
| US10398222B2 |
Height-adjustable workstation
An intelligent height-adjustable workstation includes a desktop and a seat cushion. The bottom of the desktop is supported by legs. Each of the legs is mounted with an electrical putter therein. The electrical putter is screw-fixed with the four corners of the bottom surface of the desktop. The underside of the desktop is mounted with an electrical putter control box. The electrical putter control box is mounted with a signal receiver therein. The bottom edge of the desktop is mounted with an electrical putter control panel connected to an external power supply. The seat cushion is mounted with a gravity sensor, a fiber optic sensor, a control box and a vibrator therein. The control box is mounted with a wireless signal generator and a lithium battery therein. The side of the seat cushion is mounted with a control panel. This improves work efficiency, reduces occurrence of occupational disease, alleviates sufferings. |
| US10398221B2 |
Multi-position table
A multi-position table includes a substructure for resting on a base, a superstructure pivotable between a first table position for use while sitting and a second table position for use while standing. The superstructure includes a first support associated with the first table position, the first support having a first top surface spaced a first distance from the base when the superstructure is in the first table position; a second support associated with the second table position, the second support having a second top surface spaced a second distance from the base when the superstructure is in the second table position, the second distance being different that the first distance. The table includes a locking member for locking a first and a second adjusting element together to prevent unintended movement from the first table position to the second table position or from the second table position to the first table position. |
| US10398219B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing individual brush unit of rotary toothbrush
An apparatus for manufacturing an individual brush unit constituting a rotary brush by being stacked in multiple layers, includes an anvil having an insertion hole through which a filament group passes, a filament feeding unit which feeds the filament group from a feeder including a ring cutter on a tip and holds the filament group while a predetermined amount of the filament group protrudes outward from the insertion hole of the anvil, and an ultrasonic welder including a horn having a horn tip portion which pushes and radially expands a protruding tip of the filament group and welds a central part of the expanded filament group, to form the individual brush unit. A core of the welded central part is sandwiched between the ring cutter and the horn tip portion and is cut out, to simultaneously form a shaft hole and separate the individual brush unit from the filament group. |
| US10398211B2 |
Bottle cap with cosmetic kit
A cap for a reusable bottle and a compound-containing container is provided. The container is a separate, replaceable structure with a base (well/bowl) section containing the compound and a hinged or otherwise removable cap. The container is secured in a cavity in the top of the cap using appropriate detents that flex based upon the materials inherent resilient (e.g. a polymer material) to selectively engage with and disengage from the cap cavity. The cap can include a (unitary or integral) hook or ring that extends from the edges of the cap and can provide a stop that the lid of the secured container hinges against when placed in an open position. The hinge includes a detent adjacent to its front edge (opposite the side containing the hinge). This detent retains the lid in a closed position, but can be overcome by pressure applied by the user to open the lid. |
| US10398210B2 |
Dispenser with spaced thermal member
A dispenser includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product. An applicator tip is coupled to the housing and has an applicator and a product delivery passageway extending through the applicator tip and terminating at an opening in the applicator. A thermal storage mechanism is disposed on the applicator spaced from the opening in the applicator and provides an application surface for contacting a user. |
| US10398207B2 |
Crash-ready, portable, compartmentalization device
A crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100) includes a shell (300) which includes a first half shell (105) and a second half shell (205). The first half shell (105) and the second half shell (205) have substantially similar dimensions and define an interior space (710) and an exterior space (715). One or more pouches (900) are removably coupled to the shell (300) in the interior space (710). The crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100) may be relocated throughout the interior of an emergency vehicle when used with an equipment mounting system or taken to the field for use away from the emergency vehicle. The individual pouches (900) may also be removed and replaced with stocked pouches to replenish the crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100). |
| US10398203B2 |
Crash-ready, portable, compartmentalization device
A crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device may include a shell which includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell and the second half shell may have substantially similar dimensions and define an interior space and an exterior space. One or more pouches may be removably coupled to the shell in the interior space. The crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device may be relocated throughout the interior of an emergency vehicle when used with an equipment mounting system or taken to the field for use away from the emergency vehicle. The individual pouches may also be removed and replaced with stocked pouches to replenish the crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device. |
| US10398201B2 |
Collet and jewelry
A collet capable of increasing a degree of exposure of an ornament and providing high productivity is provided. The collet includes two plate members 3 and 5 that hold an ornament 7. The respective plate members 3 and 5 include support portions 9 and 23 that each include a region with which a back surface side of the ornament 7 is in contact. The respective plate members 3 and 5 include pairs of claw portions 11a and 11b, and 25a and 25b which extend from distal ends of the support portions 9 and 23, and are formed to be able to be locked on the front surface side of the ornament 7. Furthermore, the respective plate members 3 and 5 include notched portions 21 and 37 where the support portions 9 and 23 are caused to cross each other and engage with each other. |
| US10398196B2 |
Knitted component with adjustable inlaid strand for an article of footwear
An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component. The knitted component includes a knit element and an inlaid strand formed of unitary knit construction with the knit element. The inlaid strand extends through the knit element. A portion of the inlaid strand may extend into the heel region and may be external to the heel region. Pulling on the external portion may tension the inlaid strand. |
| US10398195B1 |
Shoe sole covering
The shoe sole covering is configured for use with a shoe. The shoe sole covering is configured to attach to the sole of the shoe. The sole of the shoe is further defined with an insole and an outsole. The shoe sole covering attaches to the outsole of the shoe to form a barrier between the shoe and a supporting surface. The barrier prevents cross-contamination between the supporting surface and the shoe. The shoe sole covering is a disposable product that is biodegradable. The shoe sole covering is also degradable primarily through hydrolysis reactions. The shoe sole covering comprises a vamp guard, a heel guard, an arch union, and a tab. The arch union attaches the vamp guard to the heel guard. The tab attaches to the heel guard. |
| US10398192B2 |
Bicycle pedal system
Implementations of the present invention comprise devices, systems, components, and methods for use with bicycle pedals. For example, implementations of the invention provide a bicycle pedal system that efficiently and easily allows a cyclist to securely engage an engagement assembly located on the spindle with a cleat. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide an engagement assembly with a first and a second grabber. The first grabber and second grabber are easily guided to come into contact with protrusions located on the cleat such that the engagement assembly securely engages the cleat, thus allowing a cyclist to take advantage of both down-strokes and up-strokes, while at the same time providing an easy and efficient way for the cyclist to engage the pedals. |
| US10398189B2 |
Footwear having sensor system
An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may include an airflow system that includes one or more air chambers in communication with one or more air reservoirs through air passages extending therebetween. The insert may also have a multi-layered structure, with the airflow system provided between the layers. |
| US10398186B2 |
Protective helmet with coupling elements
A protective helmet, in particular a firefighting helmet, has a helmet shell and coupling arrangements which are arranged on either side in a temple region in each case and have first coupling elements for coupling in a releasable manner in each case to an accessory. The first coupling elements are retained on the helmet shell via a retainer of a connecting device in different positions one behind the other along a longitudinal axis of an adjustment path. Each of the first coupling elements has arranged thereon a first coupling member which is arranged in a first laterally offset position in relation to the retainer, which is arranged along the longitudinal axis of the adjustment path. Also, safety equipment includes such a protective helmet and at least one accessory coupled thereto. |
| US10398185B2 |
Hair restoration system and method
The invention could comprise a hair augmentation system comprising a binding comb comprising a handle supporting both a prong section and a clamp, the clamp is capable of removably securing to the binding comb one or more hair strands held by the prong section; an adhesive tray for applying extension adhesive to an adhesive applicator; the adhesive applicator moving in the adhesive tray to transfer extension adhesive to the one or more hair extensions held by an extension applicator; and the extension applicator that removably mates to the binding comb so that the one or more of hair extensions with extension adhesive simultaneously binds with one or more of hair stands as held by the binding comb. |
| US10398184B1 |
Belt with receptacle and removable decorative front portion
A belt with hidden receptacle is disclosed. The receptacle or pouch opens on only one side, such as a top side, and is within a belt. Items can be placed there-in which lie flat (money, credit cards, phone) along a longest length thereof and the belt can be covered with a removable front cover. This removable front cover can match the dress or have the same pattern, fabric, or material as a portion of the dress so as to appear to be a unitary portion of the dress itself. The front cover can be attached by magnets on either end thereof, while the belt attaches to itself at ends thereof, which are at an opposite side of the length of the belt from the front cover. |
| US10398181B2 |
Illuminated glove
An illuminated glove assembly includes a glove and an illumination data controller. The glove has a body portion, a longitudinal glove axis, a pointer extension, a pinky extension, a wrist strap and a pocket portion. The wrist strap is positioned at a proximal end of the body portion. A securing mechanism is connected to the wrist strap and the pointer extension and pinky extension extend from a distal end of the body portion. The pointer extension is positioned on a first side of the longitudinal axis and the pinky extension is positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis. The pocket portion is secured to and defines a pocket with the body portion. An opening of the pocket is defined proximate the distal end of the body. The illumination data controller is configured for selective mounting in the pocket and includes a housing with a front face. |
| US10398173B2 |
Dual-voltage electronic cigarette control assembly
A dual-voltage electronic cigarette control assembly, comprising a casing (4) of the control assembly, a control circuit board (2), and a key switch (3), wherein the control circuit board (2) is fixed into the casing by a fixing unit, and the key switch is electrically connected to the control circuit board. The control circuit board (2) is provided with a power managing module configured for outputting a high preset voltage or a low preset voltage and the power managing module comprises a boost (step-up) unit, a buck (step-down) unit or a buck-boost unit. The dual-voltage electronic cigarette control assembly of the present invention can help users to enjoy different vapor amounts according to their personal preference and enhances the power efficiency. |
| US10398172B2 |
Container having a heater for an aerosol-generating device, and aerosol-generating device
There is provided a container for an aerosol-generating substrate for use in an electrically heated aerosol-generating device, including a casing having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet; a tubular liquid retention element configured to sorb an aerosol-generating substrate; and an air permeable capillary wick membrane including at least one electrical heater and being provided on an end face of the retention element, such that an airflow pathway is provided from the at least one air inlet through a portion of the membrane to the at least one air outlet. There is also provided an electrically heated aerosol-generating device including a power supply; a cavity configured to receive a container; electrical contacts connected to the power supply and configured to couple the power supply to a heater; and an air inlet configured to be coupled to the at least one air inlet. |
| US10398168B2 |
Method for manufacturing a first subunit of an HNB smoking article, comprising a rod member and a cavity thereon, subunit, and HNB smoking article
The present invention relates to a method for producing a first subunit of an HNB smoking article that comprises a rod-shaped body and a cavity arranged thereon, wherein a tubular body is arranged on and attached to one of the end faces of the rod-shaped body, such as via a cover strip attaching the tubular body to the rod-shaped body. |
| US10398167B2 |
Burning type heat source, flavor inhaler, and manufacturing method of burning type heat source
A burning type heat source (50) has a single longitudinal hollow (51) extending along the first direction (D1). The longitudinal hollow (51) includes: a first hollow (51A) having a first cross section area; and a second hollow (51B) having a second cross section area smaller than the first cross section area. The first cross section area of the first hollow (51A) is 1.77 mm2 or more. |
| US10398161B2 |
Masticable ingestible product and communication system therefor
An apparatus includes a food product, at least one ingestible device associated with the food product to communicate information and at least one coating material surrounding the at least one ingestible device is disclosed. The ingestible device is associated with an ingestible medication to be ingested in conjunction with the food product. The coating is configured to release the at least one ingestible device upon the occurrence of an event. |
| US10398155B2 |
Animal feed comprising a combination of mono glycerides
The invention relates to a composition for admixture to animal feed or to the drinking water for animals, comprising monolaurate and monobutyrate glycerides, not comprising monoglycerides derived from a carboxylic acid having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms. The invention also relates to the use of this composition 1 as growth promoter in animal feed, preferably in poultry feed, still more preferably in broiler feed. |
| US10398154B2 |
Microbial compositions and methods of use for improving milk production
The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome. |
| US10398152B2 |
Method for preparing deep-frozen vegetables pieces
Method for preparing deep-frozen vegetable pieces, preferably potato pieces such as french fries, comprising of bringing the vegetable pieces into brief contact with an inert substance which has a temperature which is sufficiently low and for a period of time which is sufficiently long to impart to the outer layer of the vegetable pieces a temperature which is <0° C. while an inner part of the vegetable piece has a temperature which is >0° C.; slowly freezing the vegetable pieces until the pieces are fully deep-frozen by bringing the vegetable pieces into contact with air. |
| US10398145B2 |
Kits comprising biopesticide compositions comprising myrosinase, glucosinolates and water soluble polyols
Provided are pesticide application kits comprising a liquid formulation comprising a glucosinolate concentrate, an active myrsoinase enzyme complex, and a water soluble polyol. Further included in the kits are instructions for the addition of water to form a diluted formulation, and application of the diluted formulation to a pest. |
| US10398144B2 |
N-,C-disubstituted azoles and compositions and methods for controlling nematode pests
Provided herein are new N-,C-disubstituted azoles and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes. |
| US10398142B2 |
Polycationic amphiphiles as antimicrobial agents
The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition including a polycationic amphiphile compound, and the method of making and the method of using such a compound or composition. The compound having the formula R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, or R11 is H or a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR′, —NH2, —NHR′, —NR′2, —N—C(O)R′, —N—C(O)CR′═CR′, —SH, —SR′, —O—C(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CF3, —OCF3, halogen, benzyl, o-vinylbenzyl, m-vinylbenzyl, p-vinylbenzyl, phenyl, allyl, and substituted allyl. R7, R8 or R9 is a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR′, —NH2, —NHR′, —SH, —SR′, —O—C(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CF3, and —OCF3. R′ is H or a C1-4 alkyl. X or Y is a halogen. m and n are integers in the range from 1 to 25. |
| US10398131B2 |
No jump harness
A dog harness to deter jumping comprising a neck collar, a brisket cinch, and at least one fabric panel overlying the forechest of the dog and interconnecting the neck collar and the brisket cinch at a harness anchor point below the dog's chest and a pair of hind leg loops with free ends that respectively encircle each hind leg of a dog above the stifle, a connection to merge the free ends to form a single abdominal connecting link that underlies the belly and abdomen of a dog, and a selective connection between the abdominal connecting link and the harness anchor point. |
| US10398130B2 |
Animal control around restricted zones
Various systems and methods for implementing animal control systems are provided herein. A monitoring system for influencing animal behavior includes a processor subsystem to: receive, at the monitoring system, an indication of an animal proximate to a restricted area; determine whether to activate a repellent device and an attractant device to maneuver the animal away from the restricted area; and activate the repellent device and the attractant device when the determination is positive. |
| US10398129B2 |
Infinitely adjustable collar with multiple securements
A collar has an infinitely adjustable effective length with a securement mechanism that prevents the collar from being loosened or removed by rubbing against a fence or other fixed object. |
| US10398126B2 |
Animal feeding assembly
An animal feeding assembly inhibits animal food and water from spilling onto a floor when an animal feeds. The assembly includes a pan that may be positioned on a support surface. A rack is selectively positioned in the pan. A pair of bowls is provided. Each of the bowls contains animal food and water. Each of the bowls is selectively positioned on the rack. Thus, the pan captures the animal food and water when the animal eats and drinks thereby inhibiting the animal food and water from spilling onto the support surface. A lid is selectively positioned on the pan. The lid inhibits the animal food and water from spilling onto the support surface. |
| US10398118B1 |
Soybean variety 5PVSR94
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVSR94 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVSR94, cells from soybean variety 5PVSR94, plants of soybean 5PVSR94, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVSR94. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVSR94 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVSR94, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVSR94, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVSR94. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVSR94 are further provided. |
| US10398112B1 |
Maize inbred PH41ZZ
A novel maize variety designated PH41ZZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41ZZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41ZZ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH41ZZ or a locus conversion of PH41ZZ with another maize variety. |
| US10398111B1 |
Maize inbred PH41YP
A novel maize variety designated PH41YP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41YP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41YP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH41YP or a locus conversion of PH41YP with another maize variety. |
| US10398110B1 |
Maize inbred PH40V9
A novel maize variety designated PH40V9 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40V9 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40V9 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH40V9 or a locus conversion of PH40V9 with another maize variety. |
| US10398106B1 |
Disease resistance alleles in soybean
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a soybean plants having increased resistance to bacterial pustule disease. A soybean plant or germplasm that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided. Disease resistant soybean seeds, plants and germplasms are also provided. |
| US10398105B2 |
Soybean variety 01064198
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064198. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064198. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064198 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064198 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10398102B2 |
Tomato line CHI-XF15-9032
The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line CHI-XF15-9032. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of tomato line CHI-XF15-9032 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. |
| US10398101B2 |
Tomato rootstock variety ‘RTS-188’
Tomato rootstock variety designated ‘RTS-188’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato rootstock ‘RTS-188’, to the plants of tomato rootstock ‘RTS-188’, and to methods for producing plants, and to methods for producing other tomato rootstock lines, cultivars, transgenic plants or hybrids derived from the tomato rootstock variety ‘RTS-188’. |
| US10398098B2 |
Potted plant system
The potted plant system of the present invention uses the space between the inner and outer pots as a reservoir for water. The water reservoir acts passively to transport water into the spoil of the inner pot which is subsequently used by the potted house plant. The reservoir is filled by over watering the inner pot and allowing the excess water to pass through the apertures within the inner pot. Passive transport of water from the reservoir to the soil occurs as the water saturation of the soil decreases. As a result, the soil and the potted plant remain hydrated for longer period of time as the reservoir continuously replenishes the water. The water within the reservoir can be drained through a quick connect sliding valve located on the outer pot. The quick connect sliding valve is either placed above another water receptacle or is fitted with a hose that transports the water to a drain. |
| US10398096B2 |
Identifying management zones in agricultural fields and generating planting plans for the zones
In an embodiment, yield data representing yields of crops that have been harvested from an agricultural field and field characteristics data representing characteristics of the agricultural field is received and used to determine a plurality of management zone delineation options. Each option, of the plurality of management zone delineation options, comprises zone layout data for an option. The plurality of management zone delineation options is determined by: determining a plurality of count values for a management class count; generating, for each count value, a management delineation option by clustering the yield data from and the field characteristics data, assigning zones to clusters, and including the zones in a management zone delineation option. One or more options from the plurality of management zone delineation options are selected and used to determine one or more planting plans. A graphical representation of the options and the planting plans is displayed for a user. |
| US10398094B2 |
Impermeable sectional apparatus for soil moisture retention
An impermeable sectional apparatus for soil moisture retention has a frustoconical member separable along a medial longitudinal axis into a first section and a second section for connection around a plant to inhibit evaporation from the soil matrix. Securement of the first and second sections together is effective by mating engagement between each of a first male edge with a second female edge and a first female edge with a second male edge. A plurality of rectilinear insert sections is fittable in between each of the first and second sections engaged by edgewise interconnection therebetween, whereby the frustoconical member may be elongated to cover more ground surface. Additionally, a polychromic material is included devised to signal a color change to a user in response to an environmental stimulus. |
| US10398091B2 |
Methods and materials for prolonging plant viability in refrigeration-free storage environments
This disclosure relates to compositions, containers, systems, assemblies, and related methods for cultivation and shipping of live and growing plants. The compositions, containers, systems, assemblies, and related methods disclosed herein provide additional stability for a plant's growing environment and enable prolonged storage and shipping shelf life while also reducing or eliminating the need for refrigeration. |
| US10398090B2 |
Method and apparatus for horticultural lighting to better simulate the sun
A method and apparatus for a horticultural light system for use in a greenhouse where aspects of ambient light in the greenhouse are measured and compared against a prescribed light recipe. A light controller commands a light fixture contained within the greenhouse to augment the ambient light in response to the comparison. Photosynthetic photon flux, light intensity, color temperature and color spectrum among other aspects of light generated by the light fixture are altered by the controller to fill in deficiencies of the ambient light as compared to the prescribed light recipe. |
| US10398089B2 |
Floral packaging method and apparatus
An apparatus and method for the protection and transportation of floral arrangements are shown. The apparatus includes a container defining a central volume. A tray is included for the suspending of a floral arrangement within the central volume. A decorative base is configured to surround a portion of the flowers. An insert is in communication with the container and configured to cradle a portion of the decorative base so as to restrict movement. The floral arrangement is tied or coupled to a portion of the tray. An optional temperature regulating device may be inserted to assist in maintaining the freshness of the floral arrangement. |
| US10398088B2 |
Pruning shears with frusto-conical wheel
Pruning shears include a cutting head with a spring-biased blade; a driving line connected at a first end to the blade; an elongated body; a handle; and a frusto-conical shaped wheel connected rotatably to the handle. The diameter of the wheel at a first end being smaller than the diameter at a second end. The line is wound into a spiral groove around the wheel at the first end; a second end of the line is attached to a second end of the elongated body; and the line wound around the wheel moves toward the second end of the wheel when unwinding a part of the line from around the wheel and winding another part of the line around the wheel for decreasing the distance between the first and second ends of the line, resulting in movement of the blade in relation to the jaw, when the handle is moved. |
| US10398084B2 |
System and method for speed-based coordinated control of agricultural vehicles
A control system for a haul vehicle, includes a first transceiver configured to receive a first signal from a second transceiver, wherein the first signal is indicative of a first determined position and a first determined velocity of the target vehicle. The control system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first transceiver, wherein the controller automatically controls the speed of the haul vehicle by determining a desired position and a desired speed of the haul vehicle based at least in part on the first determined position and the first determined velocity of the target vehicle, instructing an automated speed control system to establish the ground speed of the haul vehicle to reach the target position, and instructing the automated speed control system to control the ground speed of the haul vehicle to maintain the target position, including during turning of the target and haul vehicles. |
| US10398083B2 |
Multi head windrower
A windrower with a frame at a front end of the windrower and a cab coupled to the frame. The cab has a plurality of controls disposed in the cab for controlling the windrower. The windrower also has a lift arm with a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally coupled to the frame, wherein the lift arm includes a transverse bend defined at a location between the first and second ends. A first coupler is coupled to the second end of the lift arm and a second coupler coupled to the lift arm between the first and second ends. The first coupler is configured to couple the frame to a rotary-style head and the second coupler is configure to couple the frame to a draper-style head. |
| US10398082B2 |
Combine harvester with a straw chute and a straw conveyor
A combine harvester has a straw chute with a straw conveyor which comprises a conveyor rotor which can be set into rotation and has dogs distributed helically around the conveyor rotor. |
| US10398080B2 |
Mulching device for processing plant stubble on a field
A mulching device is equipped with a tool that can be set into rotation about an axis of rotation tilted upwards and to the rear in order to process plant stubble. The rotational direction of the tool can be selected such that the tool is pressed back out of the ground by the driving torque in the event of an overload. |
| US10398078B2 |
Pivot posts and trimmer heads utilizing the same
A trimmer head having at least two pivoting line holders for holding multiple folded strips of trimming line is presented wherein said pivoting line holders are retained within said housing between said housing and said cover and extend upward through apertures in said cover, said line holders being capable of movement around a vertical axis of rotation, at least three embodiments are disclosed which provide a rounded landing for supporting the inner radius of a folded strip of trimming line, the rounded geometry of the landing prevents line stress and breakage, the various embodiments include a pivot post having two parallel straight through holes with a rounded vertical wall between the through holes, a single open passageway having a center metal post, and a single open passageway having a series of at least two metal pins through the center of the passageway. |
| US10398076B1 |
Method and system for preventing plugging of an agricultural particulate material
In one aspect, a system for distributing an agricultural particulate material as part of a crop production process is disclosed. The system may include a distribution line configured to receive an air entrained flow of particles. A controller may be configured to monitor a flow parameter associated with the air entrained flow of particles through the distribution line based on signals received from a flow sensor. The controller may be configured to determine that a change in the monitored flow parameter over time is associated with a plugging flow pattern that is indicative of potential plugging of the distribution line and automatically initiate a corrective action associated with reducing a likelihood of the distribution line plugging. |
| US10398075B2 |
Seeding boot with dry and liquid fertilizer distributors
A seeding boot, for a seeding apparatus mountable on a tyne, or adjacent a soil-opening disc, of a tillage implement, has a hollow boot body mountable adjacent the lower end of the tyne or lower portion of the soil-opening disc. A seed distributor in the boot body has a seed inlet connectable to a source of seeds; at least one seed outlet spaced laterally from the tyne or soil-opening disc; and at least one fertilizer or chemical distributor located rearwardly of the tyne or the soil-opening disc. The seed outlet(s) are provided at, or adjacent, the distal ends of laterally-extending hollow wings, which extend from the seed distributor. When two fertilizer or chemical distributors are provided, the first distributor is connected to “dry” or “granular” fertilizer; while the second distributor is connected to “liquid” fertilizer or chemical(s); the outlet from the second distributor is located intermediate the tyne or soil-opening disc and the outlet from the first distributor; and the outlets of the first and second distributors are at a reduced depth in the soil relative to the seed outlet(s). |
| US10398074B2 |
Integrated jack stand for aerator
A vehicle includes a chassis, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the chassis, and a jack stand having an extended portion and a support portion. The extended portion has a longitudinal axis. The support portion is located at a longitudinal end of the extend portion. The jack stand is arranged on the chassis to be slidable with respect to the chassis in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis for movement between a deployed position, wherein the support portion is located vertically below a bottom surface of each wheel, and a stowed position, wherein the support portion of the jack stand is located vertically above the bottom surface of each wheel. |
| US10398072B2 |
Cutter unit for a rotary tilling machine
A cutter unit for a rotating tilling machine comprises a coupling flange connected to a rotor, a first blade and a second blade that comprises a respective operating portion and a respective coupling portion. The cutter unit further comprises a housing seat for the bladed. The coupling portion of the first blade comprises an opening suitable for housing a locking element for locking said first blade in a direction of extraction of the blades from the housing seat and the blades comprise a respective shaped portion arranged one after the other along the direction of extraction of the blades. |
| US10405470B2 |
Part feeding device and part mounting apparatus
A part feeding device of the present disclosure includes a main body; a conveyor; and a part detector. At a position further upstream than the part detector, the transporting passage includes a guide surface for guiding the lower surface of the part feeding tape, and a ceiling surface which faces the guide surface and is positioned at a position upwardly apart from the guide surface by the dimension larger than the thickness of the part feeding tape having the maximum thickness to be used in the part feeding device. The transporting passage includes a partial guide surface which supports the lower surface of the part feeding tape, and the partial guide surface includes an approaching portion approaching a ceiling surface in a downstream direction. |
| US10405469B2 |
Component supplying device and component supplying method
A tape feeder (a component supplying device) which transports a carrier tape covered with a cover tape and storing components to a component pick-up position, peels off the cover tape before the component pick-up position, and supplies the stored components to a component mounter, the tape feeder including photo-switch (a detector) which detects presence or absence of tension acting on the cover tape, the cover tape is peeled off from the carrier tape, a feeder storage unit (a storage unit) which stores the presence or absence of tension which is detected by the photo-switch, and an operation determination unit (a determination unit) which determines a processing operation performed when power which is supplied to the tape feeder is reintroduced based on the presence or absence of tension which is detected. |
| US10405457B2 |
Appliance immersion cooling system
A appliance immersion tank system comprising: a generally rectangular tank adapted to immerse in a dielectric fluid a plurality of appliances, each in a respective appliance slot distributed vertically along, and extending transverse to, the long axis of the tank; a primary circulation facility adapted to circulate the dielectric fluid through the tank; a secondary fluid circulation facility adapted to extract heat from the dielectric fluid circulating in the primary circulation facility, and to dissipate to the environment the heat so extracted; and a control facility adapted to coordinate the operation of the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities as a function of the temperature of the dielectric fluid in the tank. A plenum, positioned adjacent the bottom of the tank, is adapted to dispense the dielectric fluid substantially uniformly upwardly through each appliance slot. A weir, integrated horizontally into a long wall of the tank, is adapted to facilitate substantially uniform recovery of the dielectric fluid flowing through each appliance slot. All active and most passive components of both the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities, and the control facility are fully redundant, and are adapted automatically to operate in a fail-soft mode. |
| US10405451B2 |
Zero-U rack keyboard and monitor
In one general embodiment, a server rack is provided. The server rack includes a sidewall having at least one fixed rail, and an aperture in the sidewall. Further, the server rack includes a retractable terminal configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall on sliding rails configured to slide along the at least one fixed rail in a direction parallel to the sidewall. In another general embodiment, a server rack is provided. The server rack includes a sidewall and an aperture in the sidewall. The server rack also includes a first fixed rail within the sidewall, a second fixed rail within the sidewall, a retractable terminal configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall on sliding rails configured to slide along the first and second fixed rails, and an immovable cable bracket mounted on one of the fixed rails for holding a cable extending from the retractable terminal. |
| US10405446B2 |
Electronic device including waterproof structure
An electronic device including a waterproof structure is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that includes a first face, a second face that faces in a direction substantially opposite to the first face, and a side surface that at least partially encloses a space between the first face and the second face, a middle plate arranged between the first face and the second face inside the housing to be substantially parallel to the first face, extending from the side surface, and including at least one opening, a printed circuit board arranged between the middle plate and the second face, a display arranged between the middle plate and the first face, and including a face directed toward the second face, and a seal member configured to hermetically seal the at least one opening of the middle plate, and arranged between the face of the display and the middle plate. |
| US10405444B2 |
Bicycle component
A bicycle component can be attached to a bicycle body. The bicycle component basically includes a receiving part, a lid part and an electrical operating unit. The receiving part includes an opening that can receive an electrical connector. The lid part is configured to be capable of covering at least a portion of the opening. The electrical operating unit is provided to the lid part. |
| US10405442B2 |
Cabinet with lock and information processing equipment
A cabinet with a lock includes a cabinet in which a server is accommodated, a first locking mechanism which does not allow the server to be taken out of the cabinet with a locking manipulation, and a second locking mechanism which locks a position of the cabinet or a position of the server in coordination with a locking operation by the first locking mechanism. |
| US10405438B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a substrate having a display area and a non-display area surrounding the display area, a driving unit connected to the substrate, at least one first crack prevention pattern at the non-display area, the at least one first crack prevention pattern including facing end portions, and an alignment key at the non-display area, at least a portion of the alignment key being between the facing end portions of the at least one first crack prevention pattern. |
| US10405432B2 |
Stretchable electronics for dentistry applications and method of making the same
The present invention relates to a method for producing a stretchable conductor and/or electrical connection including providing a stretchable substrate, a liquid metal, a conductive metal and an adhesion material in a same evaporator chamber; depositing the liquid metal; depositing the adhesion material; depositing the conductive metal; wherein the liquid metal, the conductive metal and the adhesion material are deposited by evaporation; and the deposition by evaporation is made in vacuum. |
| US10405427B2 |
Method of bonding flexible printed circuits
A method for forming electrical connections between electrical conductors is provided. The method includes depositing an anisotropic conductive bonding material (AC bonding material) on a first plurality of electrical conductors, sandwiching the AC bonding material between the first plurality of electrical conductors and a second plurality of electrical conductors, providing first and second cushions formed of a thermally resistive and elastic material, and applying heat and pressure to the second cushion to form the AC bond between the first and second plurality of conductors. |
| US10405424B2 |
Driver circuit for optical transmitter
A driver circuit includes: a multilayer board; a differential amplifier; inductor elements; power supply electrodes; and transmission lines, one of which includes a first connection portion electrically connected to one of the power supply electrodes through one of the inductor elements, and another of which includes a second connection portion electrically connected to another of the power supply electrodes through another of the inductor elements, one end of the one transmission line being electrically connected to one output terminal, one end of the other transmission line being electrically connected to another output terminal. The multilayer board includes a first recessed portion between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, a second recessed portion between the first connection portion and the one of the power supply electrodes, and a third recessed portion between the second connection portion and the another of the power supply electrodes. |
| US10405423B2 |
Multi-layer circuit board
A multi-layer circuit board includes a first circuit board, conducting blocks, a second circuit board, and conducting recesses. The first circuit board has a first conductor layer mounted on the first circuit board. The conducting blocks are mounted on the first circuit board and electrically connected to the first conductor layer. The second circuit board has a second conductor layer mounted thereon and facing the first circuit board. The conducting recesses are formed in the second circuit board, electrically connected to the second conductor layer, and corresponding to the respective conducting blocks. The insulating layer is mounted between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer. The second circuit board is on the first circuit board, the conducting blocks are respectively mounted in the conducting recesses to electrically connect the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer. |
| US10405422B2 |
Copper film-forming agent and method for forming copper film
The present invention is a copper film-forming agent containing a copper complex composed of a copper formate and a 5-membered or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound having from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, in which the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound has one or two ring structures, the total number of carbon atoms contained in a substituent is from 1 to 5, and an element other than a carbon atom in the compound is not bonded to a hydrogen atom. |
| US10405418B2 |
Differential signal transmitting circuit board
A differential signal transmitting circuit board includes a substrate, at least two differential conductive elements, and at least one insulating element. The differential conductive elements are disposed in the substrate. The insulating element is disposed in the substrate. The insulating element is close to or contacted to the differential conductive elements. A material of the substrate has a first equivalent dielectric constant. A material of the insulating element has a second equivalent dielectric constant. The first equivalent dielectric constant is different from the second equivalent dielectric constant. |
| US10405416B2 |
High-voltage tank for high-voltage generation, including a strain gauge for tank pressure measurement
A housing for a high voltage tank has a boiler which is open on one side and a circuit board cover which closes the boiler. At least one strain gauge is arranged on or in the circuit board cover such that it is expanded or compressed with a pressure-induced deformation of the circuit board cover. A housing of this type is particularly suited as a high voltage tank for an x-ray emitter. An impermissible pressure in the housing for a high voltage tank can be determined easily and reliably. |
| US10405411B2 |
Location-based configuration of a load control device
A method of automatically configuring a load control device takes advantage of a remote identification tag (e.g., an RFID tag) located in the vicinity of the device. The remote identification tag stores an identifier that is representative of a location in which the tag is installed. The method includes the steps of: associating a configuration setting with the identifier of the device in memory; the device receiving a first digital message including the identifier from the remote identification tag; the device transmitting a second digital message including the identifier after receiving the first digital message; and the device receiving a third digital message including the configuration setting associated with the identifier after transmitting the second digital message. |
| US10405409B2 |
Lighting apparatus, communication method performed by lighting apparatus, and lighting system
A lighting apparatus among a plurality of lighting apparatuses in a wireless mesh network in a lighting system including the plurality of lighting apparatuses and a terminal which performs wireless communication with the lighting apparatus includes: a communication circuit which performs wireless communication; and a controller which controls the communication circuit. The controller establishes a connection with the terminal. When another lighting apparatus included in the plurality of lighting apparatuses transmits a signal (second signal) to the terminal using wireless communication, the controller receives the second signal via the communication circuit, and transmits the second signal to the terminal via the communication circuit. |
| US10405408B2 |
Lighting communications gateway
An LED based illumination device includes an and a LED based light engine and a light control and communications gateway (LCCG). An LED driver in the LCCG receives receives a light control command via a lighting control network interface and in response provides an an electrical current that controls the amount of light produced by the LED based light engine. The lighting control network interface of the LCCG is communicatively coupled to a lighting control network. The LCCG additionally includes a building management network interface that is communicatively coupled to a building management network. Identification and operational data for a plurality of LED based illumination devices communicatively coupled to the lighting control network is stored in memory, and operational data is communicated from the LCCG over the building management network interface to a building management system communicately coupled to the LCCG over the building management network. |
| US10405406B2 |
LED lighting device with communications module and antenna
A LED lighting device includes LEDs operable to emit light when powered through an electrical path. The LED lighting device includes a housing and a communications module for wireless communication to and from the LED lighting device. An antenna for receives and transmits a wireless signal where the antenna comprises a slot in the housing. A power supply in the electrical path for providing power to the LEDs may be retained in the housing. The communications module may be retained in the housing with the power supply. The housing may form part of the LED lighting device structure such as a reflector surface. |
| US10405405B2 |
Apparatus, method and system for controlling a load device via a power line by using a power negotiation protocol
The present invention proposes to use a power negotiation connection (e.g. the VBUS channel) of a power delivery interface for transmitting or receiving control commands or, respectively, status information to/from a lighting device. The power negotiation connection can be used as a communication channel that is fully independent of the data connection. It uses, for example, different protocols and different wires than the data connection. Control commands, such as dim level or color, can be encoded in a vendor defined message of a related power negotiation protocol. |
| US10405403B2 |
Apparatus, methods and systems for providing lighting and communication
Provided are apparatus, methods and systems for providing lighting and communication. An apparatus may include a solid-state lighting panel including multiple solid-state light emitters and an input module that is configured to receive an input signal from a lighting panel group controller that is configured to collaboratively control multiple solid-state lighting panels. |
| US10405399B1 |
Street light device and operation method thereof
A street light device includes a light emitting module, a driving circuit, a sensing module, and a microcontroller. The light emitting module includes a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit. The sensing module obtains a temperature, a relative humidity, and a dust concentration. The microcontroller calculates a light attenuation rate according to the temperature, the relative humidity, and the dust concentration. The microcontroller controls the driving circuit according to the light attenuation rate to drive the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit, so that a color temperature ratio between the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit is determined according to the light attenuation rate. |
| US10405394B2 |
Illumination system
An illumination system includes a light source capable of emitting biorhythm control light, a controller that controls a lighting state of the light source, and a manipulation apparatus. The controller executes an introduction mode in which the illuminance of the biorhythm control light is set by gradually increasing or decreasing illuminance of the light source over time, and a stationary mode in which the illuminance of the light source is constantly maintained at the illuminance of the biorhythm control light. |
| US10405392B1 |
Dimmer multi-fire to increase direct AC LED device efficiency
A direct AC LED lighting device is provided with a controller that switches off a bleeder circuit following an initial rising edge for a post diode bridge voltage. The controller measures a first delay between a zero crossing for the post diode bridge voltage and the initial rising edge to estimate a triggering voltage for a leading edge dimmer switch. The controller determines a second delay following the initial rising edge responsive to the estimate of the triggering voltage. The controller may thus switch on the bleeder circuit at an expiration of the second delay so that bleeder circuit is only on for a duration sufficient to develop a voltage difference across the leading edge dimmer switch to equal the triggering voltage just as the post diode bridge voltage satisfies an LED threshold voltage. |
| US10405391B2 |
Boost enabled LED backlight for enhancing sunlight visibility of a liquid crystal display
An improved LCD backlighting unit (“BLU”), preferably having white light emitting diode (“LED”) light sources, enhances a liquid crystal display's (“LCD's”) readability in sunlight. The improved BLU briefly increases a display screen's brightness, typically 2-6× greater than the BLU's maximum continuous operating brightness. The BLU brightness substantially increases brightness for a predefined and relatively short interval, typically 2 to 60 seconds, without damage. The LED driver control prevents boosting the display brightness too frequently or for too long thereby avoiding damaging the LEDs by adequately dissipating increased heat. The BLU may include a thermal sensor on or near the LEDs to provide real time temperature feedback to the LED driver control. The BLU preferably includes a thermal ballast that absorbs excess heat generated by the LEDs during intervals of increased brightness. |
| US10405386B2 |
Light emitting element driving apparatus and driving method thereof
A light emitting element driving apparatus includes the following: current source; error amplifier generating error signal based on comparison of a first reference voltage with the highest voltage among total forward drop voltages of element arrays or feedback voltage corresponding to a drive voltage; first and second switches for ON/OFF control to apply the feedback voltage to first and second input terminals of the error amplifier respectively; slope voltage generating circuit; PWM comparator generating a pulse modulation signal; drive amplifier controlled by the pulse modulation signal and drives a switching element supplying the drive voltage to the element arrays; PWM width detector that outputs a pulse width detection signal having different levels between when the pulse width is less than predetermined threshold value and when equal to or greater than the threshold value, and switches ON/OFF of the first and second switches based on the pulse width detection signal. |
| US10405385B2 |
Eliminating flicker at light load for driver compatible with NAFTA dim ECG
An electronic driver for transforming an input voltage provided by an electrical ballast into an operating voltage for an LED lighting module is provided, comprising an input for connecting the electrical ballast to the electronic driver, an output for connecting the LED lighting module to the electronic driver, and an bypass circuit, wherein the bypass circuit is adapted for being connected in parallel to the output if a low input voltage is provided at the input and for being disconnected from the output if a high input voltage is provided at the input. |
| US10405377B2 |
Cooking vessel for an induction cooktop
The present disclosure relates to a cooking vessel for induction cooktops. The cooking vessel comprises at least one movable magnetic material base plate provided at heat conducting zone of the cooking vessel, wherein the movable magnetic material base plate transfers heat from the induction cooktop to contents in the cooking vessel. The cooking vessel further comprises at least one non-magnetic material base plate, placed adjacent to the at least one movable magnetic material base plate, wherein the non-magnetic material base plate blocks transfer of heat from induction cooktop to the contents. Further, an insulation pocket, placed adjacent to the at least one movable magnetic material base plate, is configured to house the at least one movable magnetic material base plate. Furthermore, an actuator is configured to displace the at least one movable magnetic material base plate from the heat conducting zone to the insulation pocket based on a control signal. |
| US10405376B2 |
Apparatus and method for treating substrate
The inventive concepts relate to an apparatus for treating a substrate. The apparatus includes a container having a treatment space of which a top end is opened, a rotatable support unit supporting a substrate disposed within the treatment space, a heating unit heating the substrate supported by the support unit, and a fluid supply unit supplying a fluid to the substrate disposed on the support unit. The heating unit includes a plurality of heaters installed in a plurality of zones of the support unit, respectively, and a controller controlling the plurality of heaters. The controller controls the plurality of heaters by a first mode until the plurality of zones reach a target temperature, and the controller controls the plurality of heaters by a second mode different from the first mode after the plurality of zones reach the target temperature. |
| US10405373B2 |
Distributed core architecture for implementing wireless communication networks
A system for implementing a distributed core architecture of a wireless communication network is provided. The system includes a plurality of devices configured to communicate with one or more UE devices to implement the wireless communication network. A given one of the plurality of devices includes at least one processor operatively coupled to a memory and a core agent implemented by the at least one processor. The core agent includes a controller for controlling functionality of the device, a switch operatively coupled to the controller, a precomputed policy data store for storing precomputed policies associated with at least security and service, mobility and policy applications, and a set of core applications including an inter-agent communication application for communicating with other core agents associated with other devices of the wireless communication network, and a control application for controlling the device. |
| US10405369B2 |
Slave bluetooth device switching between active bluetooth connections with different master bluetooth devices
A slave Bluetooth device establishes first and second connections with first and second master Bluetooth devices, respectively, that each operate in a master mode. The slave Bluetooth device operates in a slave mode when communicating through any of the first and second connections. The slave Bluetooth device communicates connection parameter update request packets containing timeout values to the first and second master Bluetooth devices. The slave Bluetooth device alternates during non-overlapping time slots between at least: 1) monitoring the first connection for traffic transmitted by the first master Bluetooth device while not monitoring the second connection; and 2) monitoring the second connection for traffic transmitted by the second master Bluetooth device while not monitoring the first connection; and controls a rate at which the alternating is performed based on the first timeout value and the second timeout value. |
| US10405361B2 |
Switching-on method, base station, base station controller, switching-on system and storage medium
A switching-on method for implementing automatic switching-on of base station, which is applied on a base station, includes: establishing, by the base station, an interactive link with a base station controller; transmitting, by the base station, an identifier uniquely identifying the base station; and receiving, by the base station, switching-on parameters corresponding to the identifier and executing the switching-on parameters. |
| US10405359B2 |
Terminal device, base station device, and usable architecture determination method
A terminal device is configured to establish a communication link with communication equipment through a base station device such that, upon establishing the communication link, part of the communication link is left for a certain base station while another part of the communication link is established with the terminal device through the other base station device according to a plurality of architectures, wherein the terminal device includes a wireless communication part configured to transmit support architecture information representing an architecture supported by the terminal device among a plurality of architectures to the base station device. |
| US10405358B1 |
Data communication usage tracking in a wireless relay
A wireless relay establishes a first link to the Internet over a wireless base station and a network gateway system. The wireless relay establishes a second communication link to the Internet over a Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) and the network gateway system. The wireless relay also establishes a third communication link to the Internet over the LAN/WAN that does not traverse the network gateway system. The wireless relay tracks data usage over each of the first, second, and third communication links. The wireless relay transfers corresponding first usage data, second usage data, and third usage data for delivery to a network usage server. In some examples, the wireless relay establishes signaling links to the network gateway system and tracks data usage over each of the signaling links. |
| US10405350B2 |
Unlicensed carrier contention method and apparatus
An unlicensed carrier contention method and apparatus are provided. The method comprises that: a Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) device implements a Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) or an Evolution Clear Channel Assessment (eCCA) on a channel; if the result of the assessment is ‘idle’, the LAA device decrement N and determines whether or not the decremented N is greater than 0, wherein N is a natural number; and if the result of the determination indicates that the decremented N is not greater than 0, the LAA device uses an unlicensed carrier for data transmission. The disclosure addresses the problem that no contention withdrawal mechanism or procedure suitable for an LAA system is provided in the conventional art. |
| US10405348B2 |
Slotted transmission and directional reception of RTS
A receiving device may remain in omni-directional mode while receiving RTS messages from transmitting devices. Multiple devices may transmit RTS messages at the same time, causing interference and preventing intended recipients of the RTS messages from transmitting a CTS message. To increase medium reuse, RTS may be transmitted and received in a slotted and directional manner. A receiving device may select a sweeping pattern for receiving transmission from neighboring devices. The receiving device may also determine one or more time slots allocated to each of the neighboring devices for receiving transmissions from the neighboring devices. The receiving device may transmit an indication of the sweeping pattern and the time slots to one or more of the neighboring devices. Subsequently, during one of the indicated time slots, the receiving device may perform a beam sweep to receive one or more RTS messages from one of the neighboring devices. |
| US10405347B2 |
Method and apparatus for listening based transmission
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for listening-based transmission. The method is performed at a communications device of a first type with a plurality of beams and operable on an unlicensed spectrum. The method comprises identifying a beam direction for a communications device of a second type when there is data directed to the communications device of the second type and obtaining a backoff counter for the identified beam direction. The method also comprises selecting at least one beam direction for listening during. The beam in each of the at least one beam direction covers at least one communications device of the second type having data directed thereto. The method further comprises scheduling transmission to a communications device of the second type in the identified beam direction when the backoff counter corresponding to that beam direction reaches a certain threshold. Embodiments also relate to corresponding apparatus. |
| US10405344B2 |
Zone-based homing and scheduling for centralized radio access network (C-RAN) system with a cluster of baseband units
One embodiment is directed to zone-based homing and scheduling techniques for a centralized radio access network (C-RAN) system with a cluster of baseband units. |
| US10405341B2 |
Method for transmitting a contention-based PUSCH in a wireless communication system and a device therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for transmitting a contention-based PUSCH in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: configuring a CB grant; configuring a prohibit condition indicating that a data cannot be transmitted using the CB grant; receiving uplink data from an upper layer; checking whether the prohibit condition is met for the uplink data; and transmitting the uplink data using the CB grant if the prohibit condition is not met. |
| US10405337B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for uplink rank adaptation
A method, an apparatus and a system for uplink rank adaptation are provided in the present invention, wherein the method comprises: estimating the maximum supportable data rate and channel information of a user equipment in uplink transmission; comparing the maximum supportable data rate with one or more predetermined thresholds, wherein the predetermined thresholds are associated with corresponding ranks; and determining a rank used by the user equipment in the uplink transmission based on a result of the comparison and the estimated channel information. With the present invention, a base station can quickly determine a rank for uplink MIMO transmission, decrease the rank estimating error, and lower the computation complexity for estimating the rank and the subsequent pre-coding vector. |
| US10405335B2 |
Soft channel reservation
Soft channel reservation in shared spectrum networks is discussed. In network areas where multiple wireless nodes, whether from the same or different network operators, share spectrum using a channel reservation signaling form of contention resolution, an aggressor transmitter listens for a neighbor receiver's receiver channel reservation signal to the neighbor transmitter the neighbor receiver is in communication with. The receiver channel reservation signal includes channel condition information that the aggressor transmitter can use to estimate an interference impact at the neighbor receiver should the aggressor transmitter performs its transmissions to its own receivers. Based on whether this estimated interference impact exceeds or remains within a particular threshold, the aggressor transmitter may decide whether or not to back off of its transmissions until a later time. |
| US10405334B2 |
Techniques for switching between downlink and uplink communications
Various aspects described herein relate to scheduling resources in wireless communications. In one aspect, communications can be established with a plurality of user equipment (UE). A set of the plurality of UEs as having an interference impact on one another that is less than a threshold can be determined. A first UE of the set of the plurality of UEs can be scheduled for downlink communications in a first transmission time interval (TTI), and a second UE of the set of the plurality of UEs can be scheduled for uplink communications in a second TTI that is adjacent in time to the first TTI. In another aspect, uplink communications for the first UE can be scheduled in a portion of the guard period TTI based at least in part on determining a timing advance of the first UE is less than a threshold. |
| US10405332B2 |
Coexistence of different radio access technologies or services on a same carrier
A method of a user equipment (UE) operating with a new radio (NR) radio access technology (RAT). The method comprises receiving synchronization signals and a master information block (MIB) in a first bandwidth (BW) and receiving a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in a second BW, wherein the second BW is indicated by an offset in the MIB relative to the first BW and the PDCCH conveys a downlink control information (DCI) format that configures a reception of a first system information block (SIB). |
| US10405331B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for radio access technology coordination
User equipment and base stations can enable access to secondary radio access technology (S-RAT), a cross radio access technology (RAT) scheduling between a primary RAT (P-RAT) and a secondary RAT (S-RAT) and/or cross-scheduling in a same RAT with different optimizations and use/partition for different applications (e.g., a regular partition with a carrier resource (referred to as P-RAT) and an additional resource partition/region for device-to-device (D2D) or machine-type-communication (MTC) application (referred to as S-RAT)). Cross-RAT/partition-scheduling can include when S-RAT is scheduled by P-RAT or when P-RAT is scheduled by S-RAT. |
| US10405329B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving D2D signal in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for transmitting an acknowledgment/negative-acknowledgement (ACK/NACK) of a terminal in a wireless communication system. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: receiving a wide area network (WAN)-based downlink signal; and transmitting the ACK/NACK in accordance with first hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) processes, based on third wireless resources except for at least one second wireless resource for device-to-device (D2D) among first wireless resources for WAN communication, wherein the HARQ processes are characterized in that WAN uplink transmission timing on the second wireless resource is set up to be shifted to the third wireless resource. |
| US10405328B2 |
Predicting resource scheduling
The invention relates to methods and nodes for scheduling resource blocks in a wireless communications network. The invention further relates to computer programs performing the methods according to the invention, and computer program products comprising computer readable medium having the computer programs embodied therein. In a first aspect of the invention, a method of a Radio Resource Management (RRM) node (11) in a first cell (12) is provided for facilitating scheduling of resource blocks for at least one mobile terminal (UE4, UE5, UE6) in a neighboring second cell (15) of a wireless communications network (10). The method comprises predicting allocation of one or more resource blocks in a subsequent scheduling time interval to at least one mobile terminal (UE1, UE2, UE3) in the first cell, and sending information pertaining to the predicted allocation to an RRM node (14) of the neighboring second cell. |