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| US10427326B2 |
Spectral properties-based system and method for feeding masterbatches into a plastic processing machine
A method and system for optimizing a match between the color of an in-line part manufactured by a plastic product production machine and the color of a reference part by adjusting the concentration of masterbatch in the mixture of raw material fed to the plastic product production machine. The optimization of the color is based on spectra of the in-line part and reference part obtained within a short time interval using the same spectrometer, thereby eliminating the requirement for high accuracy spectrometer calibration and allowing the method, which determines the rates at which the base masterbatches are added to the raw material, to be carried out in real time on the manufacturing floor while the plastic product production machine is being operated to manufacture in-line parts. |
| US10427318B1 |
Method of creating a wood-based false stone
A method of creating a wood-based false stone for producing unique decorative cutouts and jewelry includes collecting a plurality of stems from a plant, cutting each of the plurality of stems to a uniform length, and debarking each of the plurality of stems. The debarked plurality of stems is then dyed, dried completely, and saturated with a resin. The saturated plurality of stems is placed in a mold and compressed. The compressed plurality of stems is removed from the mold and cut into a plurality of slices, each of which is in turn shaped into a plurality of cutouts. |
| US10427316B2 |
Food processor with adjustable blade assembly
A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a blade assembly. A rotating disk is adjustable relative to the blade assembly to vary the thickness of the food items cut by the blade assembly. |
| US10427312B2 |
Shaver's handle with a lock and release mechanism for engaging and disengaging a razor cartridge
A handle for a shaving razor adapted to releasably support a razor cartridge is provided. The handle includes a handle body and an actuation button actuable to release the razor cartridge. At least part of the actuation button has a substantially spherical shape and is positioned to allow a finger of a user to make contact with the substantially spherical shape when actuating the actuation button. |
| US10427306B1 |
Multimodal object identification
Methods, systems, and apparatus for receiving a command for controlling a robot, the command referencing an object, receiving sensor data for a portion of an environment of the robot, identifying, from the sensor data, a gesture of a human that indicates a spatial region located outside of the portion of the environment described by the sensor data, accessing map data indicating locations of objects within a space, searching the map data for the object, wherein the search of the map data is restricted to the spatial region, determining, based at least on searching the map data for the object referenced in the command, that the object referenced in the command is present in the spatial region, and in response to determining that the object referenced in the command is present in the spatial region, controlling the robot to perform an action with respect to the object referenced in the command. |
| US10427299B2 |
Device for robot, robot control device, and robot system
A device for a robot is disclosed. In the device for a robot, a first signal is transmitted from a robot control device to the robot, a second signal is transmitted from the robot control device to the device for a robot, and a third signal is transmitted from the robot control device to the device for a robot, the third signal being transmitted from the robot control device in a case where there is a communication error between the robot control device and the device for a robot so that the device for a robot is restarted via a reset circuit. |
| US10427298B2 |
Robot system displaying information for teaching robot
A robot system includes a robot controller, a teach pendant including an orthogonal jog operation section, and an information display device. The robot controller sets positions on a robot coordinate system through which a hand tip section of a robot can pass as sampling points, and notifies the information display device of the positions of the sampling points and determination result information of whether or not the sampling points are within a range of motion of the hand tip section, and whether or not the sampling points are in the vicinity of a singularity. The information display device generates a graphical image that visually distinguishes the portion of the range of motion of the hand tip section, the portion near the singularities, etc., using the positions of the sampling points and the determination result information, and overlays the graphical image on an image of the robot. |
| US10427290B2 |
Crawler robot for in situ gap inspection
This disclosure provides systems and methods for in situ gap inspection in a machine, such as a generator, an electric motor, or a turbomachine. A robotic crawler includes an expandable body, multidirectional traction modules, and sensor modules. The expandable body is movable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The multidirectional traction modules are removably connected to and positioned by the expandable body and configured to engage opposed surfaces within an annular gap of the machine. The sensor modules are removably connected to and supported by the expandable body and include a plurality of sensor types to inspect the annular gap of the machine. |
| US10427288B2 |
Handsaw
A handsaw contains a blade and a handle, in which a cavity is made for inserting a marking pencil into it for the purpose of operative use thereof while in operation. The said cavity is provided with a bushing of resilient material to fix the pencil inside wherein the outlet opening of the bushing is smaller than its inlet opening. The presence of such a bushing of resilient material, tightly enclosing the body of the pencil allows the pencil to fix in the handle. In addition, it prevents the falling the shortened pencil inside the said cavity in the handle of the handsaw. It allows the pencil to use until it reaches the least possible length. |
| US10427285B2 |
Punching tool equipped with a guide sleeve
A punching tool which comprises a body, a rod oriented in a first direction and comprising a free end configured to cooperate with the element to be punched, a guide sleeve containing a conduit extending from a first end face to a second end face and configured to rest against the part. The conduit comprises a first portion which opens at the first end face and is configured to house the body of the punching tool and to allow a translation movement of the body of the punching tool relative to the guide sleeve. |
| US10427284B2 |
Fastener driving tool
A fastener driving tool is provided with a plunger, an impact spring, a motor, a drive mechanism, a motor drive control unit, a position detection unit, and a timer unit. The drive mechanism moves the plunger from a stop position to top dead center by rotation of the motor. The impact spring moves the plunger in a driving direction. The position detection unit detects that the plunger has reached a predetermined position by the rotation of the motor, and the timer unit measures time therebetween. The motor drive control unit, after power supply to the motor is cut off, performs a stop control for stopping the motor at the predetermined stop position based on the time measured by the timer unit. |
| US10427280B2 |
Adjustable gripping tool
An adjustable gripping tool including an adjustable opening to grip and impart work or a rotational force on work pieces (e.g., nuts and bolts) of various sizes is provided. The gripping tool of the present disclosure includes a ratcheting configuration and an adjusting configuration and can change between each configuration. While in the adjusting configuration, an adjusting bolt may be rotated to cause a plurality of jaws or gripping members to converge toward each other or diverge away from each other to adjust the diameter of the opening of the gripping tool. In this way, the plurality of jaws may converge onto work pieces of various sizes to grip the work pieces securely in the opening. The gripping tool may then be changed to the ratcheting configuration. In the ratcheting configuration, a handle of the gripping tool may be gripped and rotated to impart work on the work piece. |
| US10427279B2 |
Screw installation aid for holding and aligning a screw
A screw installation aid holds and aligns a screw in an inclined screw axis relative to the component to be screwed. At least one screw guide receives the screw in the inclined screw axis, and a screwing tool advances through an opening to the screw head coaxially to the screw axis, to install the screw in the component in its inclined position. The screw installation aid encompasses a telescopic cross-member including at least two support segments adjustable coaxially to one another, the undersides of which facing the component form a level and, before adaptation to the component, continuous support surface, each of the undersides bearing one of the clamping blocks. The clamping blocks can be positioned from a closing to an opening position against the resistance of a spring device between both support segments and a screw guide is enclosed in at least one of the support segments. |
| US10427277B2 |
Impact wrench having dynamically tuned drive components and method thereof
The present invention provides methods and systems an impact wrench having dynamically tuned drive components, such as an anvil/socket combination, and related methodology for dynamically tuning the drive components in view of inertia displacement, as well as stiffness between coupled components, and with regard to impact timing associated with clearance gaps between the component parts. |
| US10427272B2 |
Endpoint detection with compensation for filtering
A method of polishing includes polishing a layer of a substrate, monitoring the layer of the substrate with an in-situ monitoring system to generate signal that depends on a thickness of the layer, filtering the signal to generate a filtered signal, determining an adjusted threshold value from an original threshold value and a time delay value representative of time required for filtering the signal, and triggering a polishing endpoint when the filtered signal crosses the adjusted threshold value. |
| US10427267B2 |
Machine and processes for fitting cable bushings
A method for fitting a cable bushing onto a cable includes: providing a fitting region; providing a mandrel at the fitting region, the mandrel being hollow to receive a cable therethrough; pushing a cable bushing onto the hollow mandrel; directing a camera towards the fitting region; providing at least two stripping jaws to grasp the cable bushing, the providing step including the step of providing at least rotatable one of the stripping jaws in rotatable manner to rotate on respective a stripping jaw rotation axis that is laterally offset from a camera an optical axis of the camera; rotating the at least one of the stripping jaws towards closing to grasp the cable bushing with the stripping jaws; pushing a cable into the hollow mandrel; executing a relative movement between the hollow mandrel and the stripping jaws to push the cable bushing onto the cable; and rotating the at least one of the stripping jaws to open them to an a selected open extent that permits the camera to have an unimpeded view of the fitted cable bushing. |
| US10427263B2 |
Hand-held cutter
The hand-held cutter includes: a cutting blade which is configured to rotate about a rotation shaft to cut a target; a cutter body which rotatably supports the cutting blade; a protection cover which covers a portion of the cutting blade and is rotatable about the rotation shaft; a pressing mechanism which is configured to move toward the protection cover to press a guide plate onto a support plate so as to impose and maintain restrictions on rotation of the protection cover; and a torsion coil spring exerting a biasing force to move the pressing mechanism toward the protection cover. The hand-held cutter is configured such that moving the pressing mechanism, against the biasing force of the torsion coil spring, away from the protection cover removes restrictions on the rotation of the protection cover. |
| US10427258B2 |
Positive feed tool with improved shift from forward to retract
Feed tools and methods of use for initiating a change in a spindle feed direction from an advance direction that moves the spindle towards a workpiece to a retract direction that moves the spindle away from the workpiece. The tool and methods may use a thrust overload force that is generated on one or more of the components to initiate the shift from forward to retract and/or a lift ring that acts on one or more of the components. The tool and methods may also include a two-stage piston to accomplish the shift. The various components may be used independently or in combination within the tool. |
| US10427257B2 |
Wheel milling window fixture
Disclosed is a wheel milling window device, composed of a bottom plate, guide blocks, clamping slide blocks, mounting keys, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pipelines, connecting blocks, pressure claws, first rotating shafts, second rotating shafts, end face blocks, a mandrel, a mandrel seat, a locking jackscrew, a mandrel height adjusting post, a mandrel guide post, a mandrel guide post locking screw, a locking ring, circumferential positioning posts and circumferential slide blocks. The device can reduce the manufacturing cost, shorten the manufacturing period, effectively reduce the time for replacing a fixture and improve the efficiency of milling a wheel window. |
| US10427256B2 |
Printed substrate holding device
A printed substrate holding device includes: a base member including a recess portion including: a bottom portion; and a side wall portion provided in the bottom portion; and a printed substrate held in the recess portion and having a rigidity, wherein the side wall portion includes a holding portion holding a first surface of the printed substrate, the bottom portion includes a supporting portion supporting a second surface of the printed substrate, the printed substrate slides on the bottom portion and is inserted between the supporting portion and the holding portion, and is held in the recess portion, and the printed substrate is held in the recess portion while being bent. |
| US10427252B2 |
Ergonomic welding arm with a plurality of arm links and joints
An ergonomic welding arm (1) includes a plurality of arm links (14, 20, 24) coupled by a plurality of joints (12, 18, 22). Each of the plurality of joints (12, 18, 22) is configured to allow the plurality of arm links (14, 20, 24) to be rotated about an axis with respect to a directly adjacent arm link (14, 20, 24). A first end of the welding arm (1) is configured to engage a support (4) for supporting the welding arm (1). A second end of the welding arm (1) is configured to engage a welding torch (10). |
| US10427251B2 |
Fine silver particle dispersion, fine silver particles, and method for producing same
Provided are a fine silver particle dispersion which exhibits low temperature sinterability and in which fine silver particles are uniformly dispersed in a variety of solvents (and especially highly polar solvents); fine silver particles that exhibit low temperature sinterability and excellent dispersion stability in a variety of solvents (and especially highly polar solvents); a dispersion obtained using the fine silver particles; and a method for producing same. The fine silver particle dispersion is characterized by containing fine silver particles, a short chain amine having 5 or fewer carbon atoms, and a highly polar solvent and in that the partition coefficient (log P) of the short chain amine is −1.0 to 1.4. |
| US10427243B2 |
Method for producing a laser weld seam between components by use of a spherical or sphere-like element, and corresponding component connection
A method is provided for producing a weld seam on or at a first component, or in the region of a first component, from which at least one spherical or sphere-like element projects. The position of the at least one spherical or sphere-like element is detected using an optoelectronic detection device and corresponding position data are generated. The weld seam is produced contact free using an electronically-controlled laser welding device that is arranged at a distance from the first component and said at least one spherical or sphere-like element. The laser welding device is controlled on the basis of, or using, the position data of the spherical or sphere-like element. |
| US10427242B2 |
Devices and methods for monitoring, in particular for regulating, a cutting process
The invention relates to devices and methods for monitoring or regulating a cutting process on a workpiece. A focusing element focuses a high-energy beam onto the workpiece. An image capture apparatus captures a region at the workpiece to be monitored. The region includes an interaction region of the high-energy beam with the workpiece. An evaluation apparatus determines at least one characteristic variable of the cutting process, in particular of a kerf formed during the cutting process, on the basis of the captured interaction region. |
| US10427241B2 |
Joint design for improved strength of plastic and composite joints
A number of variations may include a product that may include a final part that may include a first part that may include a first face and may define at least one through hole and a second part that may include a second face, at least one stake, and at least one energy director that may be disposed between the first face and the second face wherein the first face and the second face may be abutted against one another and the at least one stake may be passed through the at least one through-hole and the first part and the second part have been ultrasonically staked and ultrasonically welded such that an ultrasonically welded interface may be formed between the first part and the second part. |
| US10427231B2 |
Numerical controller
A numerical controller controlling a wire electric discharge machining device of the present invention is configured to perform perpendicular setting of the wire electrode with respect to the workpiece while the wire electrode is inserted into and passed through a machining hole of a workpiece and calculate the inclination of the workpiece; drive an XY axis and detect short-circuit; obtain the diameter of the machining start hole; subsequently drive the upper wire guide and the lower wire guide respectively and detect the short-circuit and calculate the location of the center of the upper portion of the machining start hole and the location of the center of the lower portion of the machining start hole; and, based on these calculated values, calculate the correction amount for the workpiece on the upper wire guide surface of the upper wire guide and the correction amount for the workpiece on the lower wire guide surface of the lower wire guide. |
| US10427229B2 |
Tool
A tool, in particular a plunge-cut saw blade, includes a saw blade that has at least one main body and at least one working part. The working part has at least one working edge with saw teeth and is connected integrally to the main body along a straight connecting edge. The working edge includes a curved and/or polygon-like formation thereon. |
| US10427225B2 |
Tangentially mounted indexable cutting insert with segmented cutting edge and triangular-shaped margin
A cutting insert having two opposing end surfaces, two identical opposing major side surfaces and two identical opposing minor side surfaces. Each end surface has four corners with two lowered corners and two raised corners, the two lowered corners being diagonally opposite each other, the two raised corners being diagonally opposite each other. The cutting insert also includes a major cutting edge formed at an intersection of each major edge and the end surface. A first section of the major cutting edge proximate the raised corner constitutes a leading end of the major cutting edge, and a second section of the major cutting edge proximate the lowered corner constitutes a trailing end of the major cutting edge. An angled margin only partially extends along the leading end of the major cutting edge and segments the major cutting edge. |
| US10427221B1 |
Dual stage rotary workholding chuck
A workholding chuck that allows for a sizable gripping range by utilizing a rotary clamping method with dual stage motion. The dual stage rotary gripping chuck allows small diameter parts to be clamped, as well as parts that are larger than the main chuck body diameter. The dual stage motion allows resistance to be first achieved by lightly clamping on a workpiece, which is then converted to a high force-to-movement ratio. The workholding chuck employs two helical connections that allow for a large gripping diameter variation with a short amount of axial travel. |
| US10427219B2 |
Apparatus for continuously cutoff machining sintered magnet blocks
The continuous cutting apparatus includes a guide rail (5), an extruder (3) for extruding and moving forward a series of sintered magnet blocks (1) on the guide rail (5), a holder plate (6) for holding the magnet blocks in place, and a plurality of OD blades (2) for cutoff machining the magnet blocks into magnet pieces. The cutting apparatus is capable of continuously cutoff machining magnet blocks each into a multiplicity of magnet pieces of desired shape and/or size, achieving a significant increase in productivity and ensuring efficient production of magnet pieces. |
| US10427213B2 |
Turbine blade with sectioned pins and method of making same
A turbine blade includes pressure and suction surfaces connected to define an interior through which coolant is passable. First and second pedestal arrays, each include pedestals respectively coupled to radially outboard portions of respective interior faces of one of the pressure and suction surfaces. The pedestals of the first pedestal array are separated from and directly opposed to pedestals of the second pedestal array by gaps respectively defined therebetween. |
| US10427209B2 |
Steam cushion forming
A method of forming a part from a blank includes positioning the blank within a forming die. Water is introduced between the blank and the forming die. The water is heated to form steam between the blank and the forming die. The blank is reshaped within the forming die to form the part while the steam is disposed between the blank and the forming die. The steam forms a cushion between the blank and the forming die to reduce friction therebetween. A lubricant is not applied to the blank prior to being positioned in the forming die. Therefore, the formed part does not require a washing step after being formed. |
| US10427208B2 |
Wire bender
A wire bending device that includes a housing have a top plate, wherein the top plate includes a curved slot, a first pair of opposing wheels positioned over the top plate for feeding wire, and a bend head. The bend head includes an aperture configured to pass the wire fed from the first pair of opposing wheels, and first and second bend surfaces positioned adjacent to the curved slot and the aperture. A cam member that includes sloping cam surfaces, and a rotating pulley, both positioned under the top plate and configured to cause a first pin to rise up and travel along the curved slot for engaging with and bending wire against the first bend surface, and to cause a second pin to rise up and travel along the curved slot for engaging with and bending wire against the second bend surface. |
| US10427206B1 |
Stamping groove for target wheel
A method of forming a target wheel for a camshaft phaser assembly is disclosed. The method includes providing a sheet metal body, and stamping the sheet metal body to form a sensor tab. The sensor tab includes a medial flange positioned between first and second axially extending edges. The sensor tab includes: at least one inner corner defined between the medial flange and at least one of the first axially extending edge or the second axially extending edge, and at least one outer corner defined between the medial flange and at least one of the first axially extending edge or the second axially extending edge. The method includes forming a groove in the at least one inner corner. |
| US10427205B2 |
Heading machine for forming a head of a lace
A heading machine includes a base unit (1), a delivery unit (2) arranged on the base unit, two holding units (3) arranged on the base unit, a drive unit (4) arranged on the base unit, a cutting unit (5) arranged on the delivery unit, a computer control unit (6) arranged on the base unit, and a power supply (7) electrically coupled to the drive unit, the cutting unit and the computer control unit to provide an electric power. Thus, the computer control unit adjusts the length of the lace (8), so that the tension of the lace is distributed evenly, and the lace that has been cut will have a constant length. In addition, the cut length of the lace is adjusted without needing manual measurement and adjustment. |
| US10427204B2 |
Toolpack for vertical bodymaker
A toolpack for a can bodymaker with a vertically oriented, reciprocating, elongated ram assembly is provided. The toolpack includes a tool pack housing assembly, a number of die spacers, a number of dies, and a compression device. The tool pack housing assembly defines a passage and includes an inner surface, an upper sidewall, a lower sidewall, a first lateral sidewall, a second lateral sidewall, a rear sidewall, and a door. The tool pack housing assembly passage extends generally vertically. Each die spacer structured to support a die and defining a central passage. Each die including a body defining a central passage. The die spacers and dies are disposed in said tool pack housing assembly. The compression device is disposed at said tool pack housing assembly lower sidewall and is structured to axially bias said number of die spacers. |
| US10427202B2 |
Coupling system
The invention relates to a coupling system, in particular for mechanically coupling a positioning mechanism to a gripper rail, comprising a coupling device (1), in particular on a positioning mechanism, a counter coupling device (2), in particular on a gripper rail, wherein the coupling device (1) and the counter coupling device (2) can be selectively coupled together or uncoupled, and a locking device (8-33), which locks the coupling device (1) to the counter coupling device (2) in a locking state and unlocks the coupling device (1) and the counter coupling device (2) in an unlocking state. According to the invention, the locking device (8-33) unlocks and locks solely on the basis of the motion of the coupling device (1) and of the counter coupling device (2) without an external drive. |
| US10427200B2 |
Mold fixing structure
The present invention provides a mold fixing structure capable of easily performing work in which a mold carried into a machine is fixed to a mold mounting surface of the machine, and work in which the mold fixed to the mold mounting surface is carried out to the outside of the machine. |
| US10427198B2 |
Device for bending a thread-like material
Device for bending a thread-like material, for instance a tube, with different angles and orientations, in particular for exhaust pipes and manifolds for cars, provided with at least two pairs of clamping jaws hooked to a rotary device. |
| US10427196B2 |
Journal receptacle for a wobbler connection and roll drive train comprising such a journal receptacle
A journal receptacle for a wobbler connection, in particular for the rotationally secure connection of a drive shaft, such as an articulated shaft, to a roll of a rolling mill. A wobbler hub has a receiving opening that extends in an axial direction of the wobbler hub, for the positive-locking reception of a roll journal. The receiving opening has an inner surface, extending in the axial direction and over the periphery and at least one torque transmission surface. The latter is clad at least partially with at least one wearing plate. The at least one wearing plate is held in a positive-locking manner on the torque transmission surface by at least one clamping piece, which extends in the axial direction on the torque transmission surface and which is connected to the torque transmission surface by a connecting device. |
| US10427195B2 |
Chemical oxidation method and compounds
A method and system for the reduction of contamination in soil and groundwater is provided. Cyclic oligosaccharides can be used, for example, to carry oxidants, carry activators, solubilize organic contaminants and promote biodegradation. |
| US10427194B2 |
Microwave-enabled thermal remediation of organic chemical contaminated soils using dielectric nanomaterials as additives
A soil remediation method for treating contaminated soil includes combining a dielectric carbonaceous nanomaterial with the contaminated soil to yield a composite contaminated soil, and irradiating the composite contaminated soil with microwave radiation to yield a remediated soil. The composite contaminated soil includes at least 1 wt % of the dielectric carbonaceous material, and the microwave radiation provides an energy input of at least 2.5 kWh per kilogram of the composite contaminated soil. |
| US10427192B2 |
Method to recycle plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants using a metal reactant alloy composition
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. |
| US10427187B2 |
Mixer system for producing topcoat compositions and coating compositions used as filler
A mixer system for producing topcoat compositions and filling compounds which has a volumetric or gravimetric metering plant as a mixing apparatus and at least the following components (a) to (d): at least one pigment-free component (a) for producing at least one topcoat composition (A); at least one component (b) different from (a), for producing at least one coating composition (B) used as a filling compound; a plurality of different pigment pastes (c) different from the components (a), (b), and (d), which in each case independently of one another include at least one binder (c1), at least one organic solvent (c2), and at least one pigment (c3); and a plurality of different, binder-free dye solutions (d). A process for producing topcoat compositions and/or filling compounds with the mixer system, and a method of repairing defects on or in wood with the topcoat compositions and/or filling compounds. |
| US10427186B2 |
Friction material and method of forming the same
One exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of forming a friction material. The method includes depositing a plurality of particles on a substrate such that the particles provide a plurality of projections and channels between adjacent projections. This disclosure also relates to the friction material itself, and a system including a mechanical component and the friction material. |
| US10427182B2 |
Atomizing nozzle structure with filtering assembly
An atomizing nozzle structure comprises a first body, a second body and a cover combined in order serially to form a combination, wherein a chamber is formed in an inner axial direction of the combination; and a rotor, an anti-leakage assembly and a filtering assembly mounted in the chamber in order. The filtering assembly is a combination of a core and a filter. The core has an embedding portion and a closing portion on two ends, respectively. A hollow portion connects the embedding portion to the closing portion. An air passage is formed in an axial inner portion of the embedding portion. Grooves are formed on a circumferential side surface of the closing portion. The filter is mounted in the hollow portion. The embedding portion is inserted into one end of the second body. Thus, the filtering assembly is combined with the second body by way of insertion, so that the filtering assembly can be stably positioned to facilitate the disassembly for replacement or cleaning. |
| US10427178B2 |
Pressurised liquid delivery system
A pressurized liquid delivery assembly has at least one liquid delivery module. Each module may include a housing and an associated compartment. The compartment may be located within the housing and may be moveable with respect to the housing to permit access to the compartment by a user. The compartment may define a space adapted to receive a replaceable pressurised receptacle containing liquid to be dispensed by the assembly. A liquid dispenser may be operatively associated with the receptacle and adapted to dispense liquid. The dispenser may include a conduit that may be extendable from a dispensing nozzle to a liquid receiving connector. The liquid receiving connector may be adapted to releasably connect to the liquid receptacle in use. |
| US10427174B2 |
Switchable showerhead
A switchable shower head includes a waterway device providing at least two water flow outlet functions; and a waterway switching device including a water diversion plate rotatable to switch between outlet functions; a fixing seat disposed above the water diversion plate; a ratchet wheel coaxially connected to and synchronously rotatable with the water diversion plate via the fixing seat and including a ratchet; a transmission element that abuts against the ratchet to cause the ratchet wheel to rotate; a transmission rack that has the transmission element slidably assembled thereto to slide in a sliding direction, that is movable with respect to the ratchet wheel in a moving direction, and that is resettable by two or more elastic elements; and a driving device that comprises a press button in communication with the fixing seat and a driver mechanism provided between the press button and the transmission rack. |
| US10427170B2 |
Rotor of a centrifugal separator with axially assembled elements clamped by a spring
A rotor of a centrifugal separator, wherein the rotor comprises a central shaft on which an axially movable plate stack, formed by multiple plates, is arranged. A stack base is arranged on the shaft under the plate stack. A stack cap is arranged in an axially moveable manner on the shaft above the plate stack. The rotor includes a compression spring surrounding the shaft, with a first end supported on the shaft and a second end supported on the stack cap, pressing the plate stack together. The rotor includes a sleeve-like extension arranged on the stack cap, projecting into the plate stack and surrounding the shaft with a separation. The compression spring is located inside the extension, at least over a majority of the axial length thereof. A support surface for the second end of the compression spring, is arranged on a base of the extension. |
| US10427168B2 |
Precipitator unit
Precipitator unit of a two-stage electro filter where air to be cleaned from electrically charged particles is intended to flow through the unit. Said unit comprising at least two cylindrical precipitators (10, 11) that each comprise at least two electrode elements arranged at a gap distance from each other. Each one of the precipitators (10, 11) is also intended to be connected to a high voltage source. The respective electrode elements of a precipitator (10, 11) are connected to different poles of the high voltage source. The main planes of the precipitators (10, 11) are axially spaced in the air flow direction and a cone shaped duct (21) extends between the circumference of the first precipitator (10) and a center opening (13) of the second precipitator (11). A first amount of polluted air flows across the area of the first precipitator (10) and continues afterwards through the inside of the cone shaped duct (21) and out of the unit through the center opening (13) of the second precipitator (11). A second amount of polluted air flows outside the circumference of both the first precipitator (10) and the cone shaped duct (21) in order to be cleaned by the second precipitator (11). |
| US10427166B2 |
Transportable modular system for enhanced mineral recovery, from tailings line and deposits
A transportable modular system for enhanced minerals recovery from tailings lines and deposits, features two transportable mineral recovery modules (TMRM), each TMRM for transporting as a truck mounted module to a remote site as an independently-operable mineral recovery module, each TMRM to couple to another TMRM on-site at the remote site and used together to provide enhanced minerals recovery. One TMRM having a central engineered polymer mineral recovery module that receives tailings fluid having a mineral particle of interest, processes the tailings fluid using an engineered polymer configuration, and provides recovered mineral processing fluids having the mineral particle of interest and a tailings disposal fluid. One other TMRM is selected from a group of TMRMs that includes another central engineered polymer mineral recovery module, a tailings fluid management module, an additive/chemical treatment polymer management module, a tailings disposal module and a recovery mineral processing module. |
| US10427162B2 |
Systems and methods for molecular diagnostics
The present disclosure provides systems, devices and methods associates with processing and analyzing samples for molecular diagnostics. The system may process samples using assay cartridges including sample preparation modules and PCR modules. The system may include thermal cycler modules and optics modules to detect the specific nucleic acid sequences in the samples. |
| US10427160B2 |
Rapid and continuous analyte processing in droplet microfluidic devices
The compositions and methods described herein are designed to introduce functionalized microparticles into droplets that can be manipulated in microfluidic devices by fields, including electric (dielectrophoretic) or magnetic fields, and extracted by splitting a droplet to separate the portion of the droplet that contains the majority of the microparticles from the part that is largely devoid of the microparticles. Within the device, channels are variously configured at Y- or T junctions that facilitate continuous, serial isolation and dilution of analytes in solution. The devices can be limited in the sense that they can be designed to output purified analytes that are then further analyzed in separate machines or they can include additional channels through which purified analytes can be further processed and analyzed. |
| US10427155B2 |
Systems and methods for biochemical analysis including a base instrument and a removable cartridge
Systems and methods for conducting designated reactions utilizing a base instrument and a removable cartridge. The removable cartridge includes a fluidic network that receives and fluidically directs a biological sample to conduct the designated reactions. The removable cartridge also includes a flow-control valve that is operably coupled to the fluidic network and is movable relative to the fluidic network to control flow of the biological sample therethrough. The removable cartridge is configured to separably engage a base instrument. The base instrument includes a valve actuator that engages the flow-control valve of the removable cartridge. A detection assembly held by at least one of the removable cartridge or the base instrument may be used to detect the designated reactions. |
| US10427154B2 |
Chip and application thereof
Disclosed is a chip. The chip comprises a substrate (1) and a base layer (2) in pressing arrangement with the substrate; the substrate comprises a first surface (1a) and a second surface (1b) in opposite arrangement, reaction tank arrays formed by a plurality of flowing channels (11) are arranged on the first surface of the substrate at intervals, two oppositely arranged side walls (111, 112) of each flowing channel (11) stretch along the length direction of the flowing channel (11) and intersect at two ends of the flowing channel to form two tapered tail ends (113) with included angles, and a fluid inlet hole (12) and a fluid outlet hole (13) which are communicated with the second surface of the substrate are respectively provided on the surfaces of the two tapered tail ends (113); and the base layer (2) comprises a transparent base (21) and a spacing layer (22) arranged on the surface of the transparent base, the spacing layer (22) is in contact with the firs surface (1a) of the substrate, and a corrosion groove is provided on the spacing layer (22) corresponding to a position where the flowing channel (11) is located. The flow field distribution of the chip is good, the deformation rate of a base in the chip is low, and the fluid in the chip can be fully flushed or replaced. Also disclosed is an application of the chip. |
| US10427152B2 |
Disposable diagnostic device with vented priming fluid passage for volumetric control of sample and reagents and method of performing a diagnosis therewith
A diagnostic cartridge and method of performing a diagnostic test are provided. The cartridge includes a body having a sample chamber for receipt of a sample, an analysis chamber, and a reagent-containing dispensing member. A valve member is coupled to the body for selective movement between first and second states. The valve member has a fluid passage with a hydroscopic, gas permeable vent. In the first state, the fluid passage is out of fluid communication with the sample chamber and is registered for fluid communication with the reagent-containing dispensing member. The vent prevents fluid from passing therethrough and allows air to vent therefrom as reagent flows into and fills the fluid passage. In the second state, the fluid passage remains in fluid communication with the reagent-containing dispensing member and is brought into fluid communication with the sample chamber to facilitate transporting the sample to the analysis chamber. |
| US10427148B2 |
Detergent alkylation catalyst regeneration effluent recycle
A process for the regeneration of a catalyst is presented. The catalyst is in a reactor for use in benzene alkylation, and periodically needs to be regenerated. The reactor is taken off-line, and a regenerant is passed through the reactor, producing an effluent stream. A portion of the effluent stream is recycled through the reactor without passing through a clean-up process. |
| US10427147B2 |
Small crystal, high surface area EMM-30 zeolites, their synthesis and use
A process is disclosed for producing small crystal, high surface area crystalline materials having the MFI and/or MEL framework-type, designated as EMM-30, using as a structure directing agent tetrabutylammonium cations and/or tetrabutylphosphonium cations, or 1,5-bis(N-tributylammonium)pentane dications, and/or 1,6-bis(N-tributylammonium)hexane dications. The compositions made according to that process, as well as the various dication compositions themselves, are also disclosed. |
| US10427145B2 |
High charge density Metalloaluminophosphosilicate molecular sieves MeAPSO-82
A new family of crystalline microporous metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicates designated MeAPSO-82 has been synthesized. These metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicates are represented by the empirical formula of: Rp+rA+mM2+wExPSiyOz where A is an alkali metal such as potassium, R is an quaternary ammonium cation such as ethyltrimethylammonium, M is a divalent metal such as Zn and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. This family of metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicate materials are stabilized by combinations of alkali and quaternary ammonium cations, enabling unique, high charge density compositions. The MeAPSO-82 family of materials have the CGS topology and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component. |
| US10427144B2 |
High charge density metalloaluminophosphosilicate molecular sieves MeAPSO-83
A new family of crystalline microporous metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicates designated MeAPSO-83 has been synthesized. These metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicates are represented by the empirical formula of: Rp+rA+mM2+wExPSiyOz where A is an alkali metal such as potassium, R is an quaternary ammonium cation such as ethyltrimethylammonium, M is a divalent metal such as Zn and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. This family of metalloalumino(gallo)phosphosilicate materials are stabilized by combinations of alkali and quaternary ammonium cations, enabling unique, high charge density compositions. The MeAPSO-83 family of materials have the BPH topology and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component. |
| US10427143B2 |
ZSM-5, its preparation and use in ethylbenzene dealkylation
A new configuration of ZSM-5 is provided whereby the crystals have a higher average silica to alumina ratio at the edges of each crystallite than in the centre as determined from a narrow slit line scan profile obtained from SEM/EDX or TEM/EDX elemental analysis. Such ZSM-5 crystals are obtained by a preparation process using L-tartaric acid. The new configuration ZSM-5 provides significantly reduced xylene losses in ethylbenzene dealkylation, especially when combined with silica as binder, and one or more hydrogenation metals selected from platinum, tin, lead, silver, copper, and nickel. |
| US10427142B1 |
Methods for synthesizing hierarchical zeolites for catalytic cracking
Provided here are zirconium-substituted hierarchical zeolite compositions and methods of preparing such catalytic compositions. One such method involves subjecting the zirconium-substituted zeolite to a framework modification process using a single template to produce a framework-modified zeolite, followed by subjecting the framework-modified zeolite to an ion exchange process to produce a hierarchical zeolite composition. Also provided are methods of catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks using these zirconium-substituted hierarchical zeolite compositions. |
| US10427136B2 |
Catalyst for alkylation of polyalkylene glycol and alkylation method using the same
This invention relates to a catalyst for alkylating polyalkylene glycol and a method of alkylating polyalkylene glycol using the same, wherein the catalyst enables polyalkylene glycol to be alkylated at a high conversion rate without generating harmful materials and the terminal of polyalkylene glycol can be alkylated using the same. Thereby, the terminal of polyalkylene glycol can be alkylated in an environmentally friendly and economical manner through a simple process. |
| US10427133B2 |
Absorbent article comprising cyclodextrin complexes
Disclosed are absorbent articles having a cyclodextrin complex of one or more odor controlling organic compounds wherein the cyclodextrin is a substituted cyclodextrin (wherein the H atom of OH groups in positions 2, 3 and 6 is partially or entirely replaced by a substituent —R) having a substitution degree (DS) of 0.4 or more —R substituents per molecule of cyclodextrin and wherein substitution in position 2 is 20% or above, in position 6 is 20% or above and in position 3 is 50% or below. Cyclodextrin complexes of this type release the odor controlling organic compound much faster and in more complete manner than non-substituted or differently substituted cyclodextrin complexes thus the odor control efficacy is improved. |
| US10427129B2 |
Systems and methods for facilitating reactions in gases using shockwaves produced in a supersonic gaseous vortex
A gas reactor system may be configured for facilitating chemical reactions of gases using shockwaves produced in a supersonic gaseous vortex. The system may include a gas source to provide a gas to a heater and/or a reactor. The reactor may be configured to facilitate chemical reactions of gases using shockwaves created in a supersonic gaseous vortex. The reactor may be arranged with a gas inlet to introduce a high-velocity steam of gas into a chamber of the reactor. The gas inlet may effectuate a vortex of supersonic circulating gas within the chamber. The vortex may rotate at supersonic speed about the longitudinal axis of the chamber. The system may be configured to store an output product of the reactor in a storage tank in fluid communication with the reactor. |
| US10427124B2 |
Methods for controlling assembly of lipids on a solid support
The invention relates to a method of controlling adsorption of lipid molecules onto a solid support by tuning the steric-hydration force of the lipid vesicles and the surface of the solid support, such that the solid support either has a stabilized lipid bilayer adsorbed thereon or is resistant to adsorption of lipid molecules. |
| US10427121B2 |
Non intrusive agitation system
A device for non intrusive agitation of a fluid is provided, including a container adapted to contain the fluid, at least one of the walls thereof includes a membrane and a main movable stirring means inside the container adapted to stir at least the fluid. The first flexible element is adapted to interfere mechanically with an external movable impulsion means, thus creating a deformation which has a mechanical interference with the main movable stirring means. This movement of such impulsion means is transmitted to the main movable stirring means by the interposition of the first flexible element. |
| US10427119B1 |
Beverage blender system
A blender system includes a blender and container. The blender includes a bottle including a blending chamber with a bottle opening and a shoulder about the bottle opening, and a lid configured to couple with the bottle and that includes a container receiver. The container includes a nutrient receptacle to receive contents with a closed end and a receptacle opening opposite the closed end, a lip about the receptacle opening, and at least two flaps coupled to the lip via a lip hinge and positioned to cover a portion of the opening. Coupling the lid to the bottle with the container in the container receiver presses the lip towards the closed end so that the at least two flaps are pushed open to discharge the contents into the blending chamber. |
| US10427117B2 |
Central entry dual rotor cavitation
A method is described of mixing fluid materials, including solids and gases. The materials to be mixed are introduced between two cylindrical rotors mounted in parallel on a motorized shaft. The rotors have arrays of cavities on their cylindrical surfaces and rotate within close proximity to the interior of a cylindrical shell. Passage of the fluid between the rotating rotors and the interior surface of the cylindrical shell causes cavitation, which mixes the materials. The mixture is passed to outlets on the far sides of the rotors from the inlet. Apparatus is described for extending the flow path of the materials and thus increasing exposure to the cavitation process. |
| US10427113B2 |
Horizontal product distribution system using static baffles in a distributor
The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product mechanical and/or pneumatic conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes a static distributor interconnecting the supply lines of the conveying system with the distribution lines connected to the individual nozzles. The static distributor includes internal structures that effectively divert the incoming particulate material evenly across the interior of the static distributor such that the particulate material is evenly distributed into each of the distribution lines. The static distributor accomplishes this without the need for any moving parts or control systems/devices. In addition, damage done to the particulate material flowing through the distributor is not high, and the operation of the distributor creates a lower pressure drop across the distributor than prior art vertical distributors. |
| US10427107B2 |
High-strength hollow fiber zeolite membrane and its preparation method
The invention relates to a high-strength hollow fiber zeolite membrane and its preparation method, characterized in that the support of the high-strength zeolite membrane has a multi-channel hollow fiber configuration. The preparation method comprises first preparing a crystal seed solution, then immersing the dry support with the multi-channel hollow fiber configuration in the crystal seed solution, and extracting and drying the support to obtain a crystal-seeded support; and finally placing the crystal-seeded support in a zeolite membrane synthetic fluid, performing hydrothermal synthesis, and taking out, washing and drying the product to obtain the high-strength hollow fiber zeolite membrane. The multi-channel hollow fiber support can provide high mechanical property, which greatly reduces the depreciation rate of the hollow fiber zeolite membrane equipment during use. Meanwhile, the multi-channel hollow fiber zeolite membrane prepared by the Invention possesses high loading density of permeation flux and membrane module and can reduce the production cost and improve the separation efficiency significantly, and thus lays the foundation for promoting the industrial application of the hollow fiber zeolite membrane. |
| US10427106B2 |
Asymmetric membranes
Disclosed herein are porous asymmetric silicon membranes. The membranes are characterized by high structural stability, and as such are useful as anode components in lithium ion batteries. |
| US10427105B2 |
Filter device
The invention relates to a filter device (10) serving to filter a liquid, in particular for treating water. The filter device comprises: at least two plate-shaped filter elements (12) and at least one holding element (20) for filter elements (12). According to the invention, the holding element (20) comprises a holding frame (22), a grout material (26), and an end unit (24), which is separate from the holding frame (22), wherein the grout material (26) is arranged between the filter elements (12) and the holding frame (22), such that the grout material seals the filter elements (12) against the holding frame (22), that the end unit (24) is fastened on the holding frame (22) in a liquid-tight manner, and that the holding frame (22) and the end unit (24) delimit a liquid collection chamber (40). |
| US10427091B2 |
Apparatus and system for swing adsorption processes
Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing a startup mode process prior to beginning a normal operation mode process to remove contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. The startup mode process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as TSA and/or PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. |
| US10427090B2 |
Control of swing adsorption process cycle time with ambient CO2 monitoring
The present invention relates to a method of controlling prepurifier cycle time by monitoring ambient CO2 level in order to prevent CO2 breakthrough occurrences caused by extreme instantaneous variations in ambient CO2 level. Rather than operating solely by prepurifier design bed capacity, the method of the invention continuously updates bed capacity for the contaminants using the feed temperature, pressure and contaminants composition, calculating the total amount of contaminants that were fed to the prepurifier during the feed step and estimates the perturbation front velocity, i.e., the velocity at which the contaminants front coming from an extreme instantaneous variations of ambient level is going to propagate inside the adsorbents bed. Estimating the perturbation front velocity allows for a more precise estimate of the maximum time remaining for the feed step before starting to experience CO2 breakthrough. This eliminates the need to switch the online bed unnecessarily early and risking shorter regeneration for the offline bed. |
| US10427088B2 |
Apparatus and system for swing adsorption processes related thereto
Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve passing streams through adsorbent bed units to remove contaminants, such as water, from the stream. As part of the process, the adsorbent bed unit may provide access to the adsorbent material within the adsorbent bed unit without having to remove one or more of valves, conduits and manifolds. |
| US10427083B2 |
Air filter arrangement; assembly; and methods
An air filter media construction or arrangement is disclosed. The air filter media construction or arrangement includes facing media secured to fluted media. A preferred projection/receiver arrangement is described. Also, a useful seal arrangement is described. Air cleaner assemblies, methods of assembly and use are also provided. |
| US10427082B2 |
Filter systems, elements and methods with short-range wireless tracking features
Aspects herein include filter systems including short-range wireless tracking features to detect insertion and/or removal of filter elements from filter systems. In an embodiment, a filtration system is included having a housing including a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The housing can define an internal volume. A first filter element can be removably disposed within the housing. A short-range wireless communication tag can be associated with the first filter element. A short-range wireless communication reader can be associated with the housing, the reader configured to wirelessly send data to and receive data from the tag when the reader and the tag are at a distance that is less than or equal to a maximum communication distance. Removal of the first filter element from the housing can cause the distance between the tag and the reader to exceed the maximum communication distance. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
| US10427074B2 |
Electrofiltration apparatus and process
Apparatuses and processes for use in electrostatic filtration are provided. The apparatuses and processes provided herein promote effective and efficient removal of solid matters even in feeds containing a relatively substantial amount of water through the use of a water spreading resistant coating. |
| US10427073B2 |
Rotary pressure filter apparatus with reduced pressure fluctuations
A rotary pressure filter apparatus, a sealing device for use with the rotary pressure filter apparatus, and a process of using the apparatus. The rotary pressure filter apparatus is designed to treat a solid-liquid mixture under pressure in successive work zones. A rotary drum moves compartments containing the solid-liquid mixture through the successive zones. The zones are separated by a sealing member, which is designed to reduce pressure fluctuations as the compartments enter a successive zone. |
| US10427069B2 |
Process for upgrading biomass derived products using liquid-liquid extraction
Disclosed is a process for the alteration of the ratio of the specific gravities of the oil and water phases resulting from the conversion of biomass to liquid products, the reduction of the conductivity and of metals of the product mixture, which each can aid in the removal of solids contained in the oil phase; and a liquid-liquid extraction method for partitioning desirable carbon containing compounds into the oil phase and undesirable carbon containing compounds into the water phase. |
| US10427066B2 |
Multi-stage distillation system, method for the operation thereof
A multi-stage distillation system includes multiple stages, and each stage Si includes an evaporator Ei and a condenser Ci. Each condenser includes a steam chamber in pressure-connection with a steam chamber of each evaporator of the same stage. Each evaporator has a steam chamber outlet connected to a spray inlet of the next evaporator Ei+1, and the outlet of the last evaporator En connects to the spray inlet of the first evaporator E1 with a respective fluid line to form an evaporator circuit. Each outlet of each condenser Ci connects to the one spray inlet of the previous condenser Ci−1, and the outlet of the first condenser C1 connects to the spray inlet of the last condenser Cn with a fluid line to form a condenser circuit. A steam line connects between condensers Ci+1 and Ci or between the evaporators En and E1. |
| US10427065B2 |
Building blocks with lights for guided assembly
Techniques are disclosed for assembling a set of connectable building blocks by using a computing device to access, from wireless communication elements in each block, general information regarding the set of blocks and specific information regarding at least one block of the set that is placed on a conducting mat and each block of the set that is connected to the at least one block on the conducting mat. Structural information regarding structures for assembly using the blocks is accessed based on the general and specific information. A process for assembling a selected structure using the blocks is generated based on all of the accessed information. A lighting element of the at least one block (or a connected block) and a lighting element of at least one block of the set that is not connected to any other block of the set is made to blink based on the process. |
| US10427063B2 |
Method for the manufacture of a plastics product and a product made by the method
A method for the manufacture of a plastics product (1) and a plastics product (1), which plastics product (1) comprises a first (2) and a second (3) component that are both manufactured completely or partially from molding plastics, and which first component (2) is manufactured by molding in a mold, such as by injection molding, and which second component (3) is made by a process in which it is built in a layer-by-layer fashion, such as by 3D-printing, and having a mounting surface (7); and wherein the first component (2) is ready-molded and ejected from the mold prior to it being joined with the second component (3) to form the plastics product (1). By the first layer of material formed in the 3D-printing process of manufacturing the second component (3) being formed on a surface having the same shape as the mounting surface (7) of the first component (2), it is enabled to manufacture a product with a high degree of design individuality, while simultaneously parts of the product can be made with very fine tolerances. |
| US10427057B2 |
Multi-user swing set
A swing seat is presented. The swing seat comprises a first user seat with a first user frame and a first user seating area. The swing seat also comprises a second user seat with a second user frame and a second user seating area. The swing seat also comprises a connection mechanism configured to couple the first user frame to the second user frame. Each of the first and second user seats comprises a connection feature configured to connect to a swing frame. |
| US10427056B2 |
Seating device
A seating device for connection to a movement mechanism includes at least one seat and a fastening flange. The fastening flange has at least one flange clamping receptacle, and the seat has at least two seat clamping receptacles for connection to the fastening flange. At least one clamping device is provided, which extends in the direction of a clamping axis. The flange clamping receptacle is arranged in the direction of the clamping axis between two of the at least two seat clamping receptacles. The clamping device passes through the two seat clamping receptacles arranged on either side of the flange clamping receptacle and clamps them together in the direction of the clamping axis. |
| US10427053B2 |
Fantasy game system and method for player selection and scoring
A first list of available players is provided to each individual user who then selects a first fantasy lineup, where selections by another individual user does not preclude other individual users from also selecting the same player. First fantasy lineups are received from each individual user, the fantasy lineups comprising one or more players selected from the first list of available players. Each individual user may provide a replacement lineup prior to the end of a game. A subsequent list of available players is provided to each user and does not include players from the first fantasy lineup. Subsequent fantasy lineups from each individual user are received comprising only players selected from the subsequent list of available players. None of the players of the first fantasy lineup for an individual user is included in any subsequent fantasy lineup of the individual user. |
| US10427050B2 |
Personal items network, and associated methods
A system employs data taken from monitor devices and applies that data to video games, arcade games, computer games and the like (collectively a “game”) to “personalize” the game to real ability and persons. For example, when a monitor device is used to capture airtime (and e.g., heart rate) of a snowboarder, that data is downloaded to a database for a game and used to “limit” how a game competitor plays the game. In this way, a snowboard game player can compete against world-class athletes, and others, with some level of realism provided by the real data used in the game. |
| US10427049B2 |
Game system and game apparatus
A communication play is performed between a master machine and a slave machine. The slave machine can obtain an item according to the result of the communication play and the item is deposited to the master machine. After the communication play ends, if a cartridge is mounted to the slave machine and the master machine and the slave machine perform communication, the item that has been deposited to the master machine is delivered to the slave machine. |
| US10427046B2 |
System and method for game object and environment generation
A system and method for building and rendering in-game objects. In some embodiments, the system includes a plurality of metadata records describing available assets, wherein each metadata record comprises an asset identifier, which identifies an asset, and a property tag. In some embodiments, the system receives the metadata asset record or the asset identified by the metadata asset record from an asset interface to instruct a rendering engine to load the asset identified by the metadata asset record into a 3D environment. |
| US10427044B2 |
Game machine and game program
A game machine includes an operation acceptor, an output controller, and an evaluator. The operation acceptor is configured to accept an operation. The output controller is configured to display a reference indicator and a movement object, which moves toward the reference indicator, over the display screen. The output controller is configured to change a display position of the reference indicator and a movement direction of the movement object, based on a change condition. The evaluator is configured to evaluate the operation based at least in part on a first timing that the movement object reaches the reference indicator and a second timing that the operation acceptor accepts the operation. |
| US10427043B2 |
Bicycle-type game simulation device
The present invention relates to a bicycle-type game simulation device comprising: a crank pedal unit; a swing footrest horizontally rotatably installed in the crank pedal unit; a swing detection means which detects a left-and-right rotation of the swing footrest and transmits a signal thereof; and a forward-and-backward rotation detection means which detects a forward/reverse rotation of a crank shaft and transmits a signal thereof, wherein a user can easily operate a behavioral motion of a player in a game with his/her foot, using the mechanism of a crank pedal of a bicycle, so that the user can perceive a good sense of reality. |
| US10427033B2 |
Display control apparatus and display control method
A gaming apparatus includes a position control section and a display control section. The position control section controls a position of an object arranged in a virtual 3D space based on a relative position between an input apparatus used by a user wearing a head-mounted display and the head-mounted display. The display control section generates an image in the virtual 3D space including the object and displays the image on the head-mounted display. When a distance between the input apparatus and the head-mounted display is equal to a first distance or more, the position control section linearly changes the object position in response to a change in position of the input apparatus. When the distance between the input apparatus and the head-mounted display is less than the first distance, the position control section determines the object position in accordance with a criterion different from that used when the distance between the input apparatus and the head-mounted display is equal to the first distance or more. |
| US10427031B1 |
Game scoring and tracking system
The present disclosure provides a game scoring and tracking system, including a playing surface, a projectile, a central unit, at least one speaker, a first corner illuminated indicia, a second corner illuminated indicia, a third corner illuminated indicia, a fourth corner illuminated indicia, a first goal, and a second goal. The first goal and the second goal are configured to receive the projectile from the playing surface. The first goal and the second goal each include an at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the central unit. The at least one sensor detects the projectile entering the applicable goal. The at least one speaker outputs various sounds and the first corner illuminated indicia, the second corner illuminated indicia, the third corner illuminated indicia, and the fourth corner illuminated indicia illuminate in numerous sequences to indicate the status of a game event. |
| US10427022B2 |
Striking assembly
A striking assembly for martial arts training is provided. The striking assembly includes a base plate configured to be secured to the ground, a support unit having a support plate and a post extending from the support plate, and a striking unit having a main body configured to receive a portion of the post and a striking pad covering at least a portion of the main body. The support plate and the base plate are connected by three or more resiliently deformable isolators. In response to striking impacts, the isolators resiliently deform to create a deflection angle between a normal to the support plate and a normal to the base plate, and resiliently return to their undeformed dimensions at the conclusion of the striking impact such that the normal to the support plate returns to being substantially parallel to the normal to the base plate. |
| US10427020B2 |
Basketball shot training device
A training device for training a player to shoot a basketball. The device includes a plate member configured to engage at least a portion of a hand and wrist of a non-shooting hand of the player, at least one attachment member connected to the plate member and configured to secure the plate member to the non-shooting hand of the player, and a link strap connected at a first end to the plate member and having an aperture through which a wrist of a shooting hand of the player can be aligned. The non-shooting hand and the shooting hand are linked together such that the non-shooting hand is restricted from rotation relative to the shooting hand when the non-shooting hand and the shooting hand are placed in spaced relation on an associated basketball. |
| US10427019B2 |
Multi-functional throwing game board
A throwing game includes a panel assembly having a support frame and a first panel and a second panel supported by the support frame. The first panel has an aperture through a major surface. The first panel can be configured to be supported by the support frame in two positions, a first position wherein the first panel extends from the support frame forming a platform with a free end, and a second position wherein the first panel is parallel to the second panel. In addition or in the alternative, the second panel can be configured to be supported by the support frame in two positions, wherein in one position the second panel is adjacent the first panel and another position wherein the second panel is further from the first panel than when in said one position. The throwing game further includes a panel assembly support connected to the panel assembly to support at least one end of the panel assembly off a ground surface. |
| US10427015B2 |
Adjustable loft golf club head
A golf putter club head that is adjustable in loft. A face component with a blade adjustably engages a housing component that is attachable to a golf club shaft. At least one of a plurality of adjusting components is engaged to adjust the loft of the blade relative to the housing component. A securing component is engaged to temporarily fix the loft by securing the face component to the housing component. |
| US10427012B2 |
Golf club heads with ribs and related methods
Golf club heads with ribs are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. |
| US10427009B2 |
Multi-piece golf ball
An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball showing a small ratio of a spin rate on driver shots to a spin rate on approach shots. The present invention provides a multi-piece golf ball comprising a spherical center, three or more envelope layers covering the spherical center, and a cover covering the envelope layers, wherein adjacent two envelope layers are formed so as to include a region composed of elements having a hitting deformation ratio of 30% or more, the hitting deformation ratio being obtained by analyzing a specified golf ball model by a finite element method; and the envelope layer which is radially outwardly positioned of the adjacent two envelope layers has a lowest hardness among all the envelope layers. |
| US10427003B2 |
Golf ball having at least one layer consisting of a mixture of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition and a plurality of alkoxylated siloxane-surface treated particles and/or polyether-modified siloxane-surface treated particles
Golf ball having CoR of at least 0.700 and Atti compression of at least about 50 and comprising layer consisting of mixture of thermoset or thermoplastic composition and plurality of particulates, at least a portion surface-treated with alkoxylated siloxanes and/or polyether-modified siloxanes, and may be selected from titanium dioxide particles, barium sulfate particles, zinc sulfide particles, and/or zinc oxide particulates. At least some particulates are contacted with compound having the formula: Compound (I) may be included in amount of 0.01 to 2% by weight based on total weight of portion of plurality being contacted. The plurality may be included in mixture in amount such that layer has specific gravity of from 0.5 to about 10.0, tensile strength of from about 300 psi to about 50,000 psi, and elongation at break of from about 20% to about 1000%, each being greater than that of the thermoset or thermoplastic composition portion of the mixture. |
| US10426999B2 |
Exercise equipment for the performance of hamstring eccentric and concentric exercises
The present invention is an inclined apparatus for undertaking exercises for hamstring eccentric and concentric loading and in particular, but not limited to, exercises such as a Nordic Hamstring Exercise, a Russian Hamstring Exercise, and Russian curls. The inclined apparatus can be utilized for sports training and preparation, injury recovery and rehabilitation, and injury prevention. A main body of the inclined apparatus is so inclined as to ensure that a user does not hyperextend their knee and cause additional injury. A height of the higher end of the inclined apparatus above ground level in conjunction with leg restraints enables avoidance of collateral injuries which may occur when undertaking an exercise regime in a traditional form of dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, and laterally in either direction. |
| US10426998B1 |
Portable device for movement and resistance training of the lower extremities
A device for movement and resistance training of the lower extremities is disclosed which helps prevent muscle de-conditioning and deep vein thrombosis from lack of movement resulting in venous stasis and potential development of blood clot formation. The device includes footpads with spring resistance and sensors that register the number of times the pads are depressed and the amount of force applied by a user to the footpads. Data from use of the device may be stored and provided as feedback to the user so the user can monitor progress in using the device. |
| US10426996B1 |
Rehabilitation machine and apparatus
An apparatus for providing therapeutic rehabilitation exercise to bedridden individuals and patients, including comatose individuals. A vertical support column extends upwards from a base, with one or more arms extend from the vertical support column, each providing a rotary mechanism at the distal end, with pedals or handles attached thereto. The individual's feet or hands are secured to the pedals or handles, respectively. Straps, brackets, or other fastening means may be used to secure the feet and hands. An electric motor causes the rotary mechanism to move the pedals or handles in a rotary fashion, thereby providing movement and exercise for the individual's legs and arms. |
| US10426995B1 |
Arm exercise assemblies
The disclosure herein includes an arm exercise assembly, which arm exercise assembly may include: a frame shaped and sized to receive a human forearm; a piston coupled to the frame; a bracket pivotably coupled to the frame; a wheel coupled to the piston and pivotably coupled to the bracket; two locks extending radially through the wheel toward inner portions of the wheel; and a handle pivotably coupled to the wheel, wherein the handle may be capable of being abutted against one or both of the two locks. |
| US10426994B1 |
Exercise device handle and method of using same
An exercise device handle for an exercise device comprises a handle tube including at least one straight portion, at least one bent portion, and opposite ends; and a stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) grip at one or both of the opposite ends of the handle tube. |
| US10426993B2 |
Track-mounted lever release exercise rack accessory mount
An exercise apparatus includes two or more vertical rack members. Tracks on the rack members include an elongate carrier guide extending substantially along the length of the track and a notched retention bar. An accessory carrier, having an accessory removably mounted thereon, slides vertically along the carrier guide. A carrier lock is mounted to the accessory carrier at a pivot point and has a handle located on one side of the pivot point and a locking tip on the opposite side of the pivot point for selectively engaging a notch of the retention bar for securing the accessory carrier at a selected position. The carrier lock rotates between locked and unlocked positions. When locked, the locking tip is located within a notch and prevents the accessory carrier from sliding along the carrier guide. In the unlocked position, the accessory carrier can freely slide along the carrier guide. |
| US10426991B2 |
Exercise device
An exercise device for performing multiple exercise movements. The device includes a track, a track carriage, and a variable resistance system so that users can exercise multiple muscle groups. The resistance system provides assistance to the user during certain exercise movements and increased difficulty during other exercise movements. |
| US10426990B2 |
Convertible bench and upright stabilizing support
An exercise machine for performing a variety of different exercise routines includes a rotating arm assembly and a swing-away workout station. The workout stations may include a bench seat and a stabilizing support, and may be adjusted to provide for a number of different configurations. For example, the bench seat and the stabilizing support may pivot forward and backward, and the stabilizing support may extend upward and downward for supporting the user's body in different positions, while performing different exercise routines. |
| US10426989B2 |
Cable system incorporated into a treadmill
A treadmill includes an opening formed in a surface of a running deck, a resistance mechanism incorporated into the running deck, and a cable threaded through the opening, where the cable includes a resistance end connected to the resistance mechanism and a pull end accessible through the running deck. |
| US10426986B2 |
Bracket for installation of a fire protection sprinkler
A support bracket for use in installing a sprinkler fitting for a fire protection sprinkler in a building. The support bracket includes a support beam and a center bracket. The center bracket has a body that defines an opening to receive a sprinkler fitting, and a closure assembly, including a closure member having a first end rotatably connected to the body, and a second end having a handle. The closure assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position. When in the closed position, the closure assembly presses the sprinkler fitting against one of the body and the support beam, thereby urging the center bracket against the support beam to maintain the center bracket stationary relative to the support beam. In addition, the closure assembly includes a lock that engages with the closure assembly when the closure member moves from the open position to the closed position, and that prevents the closure member from returning from the closed position to the open position. |
| US10426983B2 |
Fire sprinkler system having combined detection and distribution piping
A fire sprinkler system is described which includes a piping system having at least one dual-use pipe providing both an air conveying inlet and a fire extinguishing fluid conveying outlet. The pipe has at least one air sampling opening allowing ambient air flow into the pipe and at least one fire sprinkler for ejecting a fire extinguishing fluid from the pipe in the event of a fire. An air sampling detector is fluidly connected to the pipe and tests the ambient air within the pipe to detect the presence of the fire. A valve, disposed between the source of the fire extinguishing fluid and the pipe, is in communication with the air sampling detector and operable to open, upon detection of the fire based on the ambient air tested by the air sampling detector, in order to fill the pipe with the fire extinguishing fluid. |
| US10426981B2 |
Deployment unit for an avalanche rescue system, use of an actuating handle, and deployment device
A deployment unit for an avalanche rescue system with an actuating handle has a coupling piece and a coupling element that can be connected to a function unit of the avalanche rescue system. The coupling piece and the coupling element are displaceable in a coupling channel in a handle holder of the deployment unit and are held in coupling connection by the coupling channel. The coupling connection is releasable when the coupling piece, the coupling element or both exit(s) from the coupling channel. |
| US10426977B2 |
Moving floor for radiotherapy system with cantilever gantry assembly
A proton beam therapy system with a cantilever gantry system and a moving floor system. The moving floor system includes a flexible moving floor and a track that is disposed vertically and affixed to an external wall. The track includes a lateral portion providing a linear lateral path for the part of the moving floor and non-lateral portions providing a vertical path for the excess of the floor. The non-lateral portions may be located above or below the lateral portion. During rotation of the cantilever gantry and when the beam nozzle is positioned under the patient table, an opening is maintained in the floor through which the beam nozzle protrudes. The opening follows the changing positions of the beam nozzle and moves in the floor plane in synchronization with the rotation of the gantry. |
| US10426969B2 |
Magnetic field stimulation
A magnetic coil system featuring a multi-layer structure, a spherical shape, or both allows for efficient generation of a gradient magnetic field that induces an electric field in air in a region proximate to the coil. By subjecting at least a portion of a person's brain to the induced electric field various psychiatric disorders can be treated. |
| US10426968B2 |
Neural modulation system
A neural modulation system includes neural encoder in a patient-external device. The neural encoder converts input signals into a neural stimulation pattern and wirelessly transmits the neural stimulation pattern to a patient-internal device. The patient internal device includes a flexible substrate and a two dimensional array of neural probes disposed on the flexible substrate. Each neural probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators and/or an array of neural sensors along with probe addressing circuitry that allow for addressing the magnetic neural stimualtors and/or neural sensors. Control circuitry in the implantable device controls activation of the magnetic neural stimulators and/or neural sensors according to the neural stimulation pattern via the probe addressing circuitry. |
| US10426966B2 |
Wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) system informing patient that it will not shock responsive to just-self-terminated cardiac arrhythmia
In some embodiments, a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (“WCD”) system may output a closing human-perceptible indication, after detecting a shockable cardiac arrhythmia, and after further determining that it will not shock. This may succeed in informing the patient that the WCD system will not deliver a shock responsive to the cardiac arrhythmia, which may have just self-terminated. The information may give comfort to the patient who may be conscious, and may recognize that his or her ventricular tachycardia has self-terminated. Moreover, the patient will know that he or she will not be unnecessarily shocked while conscious, and will not even need to press a cancel switch. |
| US10426964B2 |
Wearable cardiac defibrillator system emitting CPR prompts for bystander
A wearable cardiac defibrillator (“WCD”) system may include a support structure that a patient can wear, an energy storage module that can store an electrical charge, and a discharge circuit that can discharge the electrical charge through the patient so as to shock him or her, while the patient is wearing the support structure. Embodiments may actively take into account bystanders, both to protect them from an inadvertent shock, and also to enlist their help. In some embodiments the WCD system includes a speaker system that transmits a sound designed to assist a bystander to perform CPR. Optionally CPR chest compressions received by the patient can be further detected, and feedback can be given. In embodiments, a WCD system may include a user interface that can be controlled to output CPR prompts tailored to a skill level of the bystander. |
| US10426959B2 |
Systems and methods to place one or more leads in tissue for providing functional and/or therapeutic stimulation
Systems and methods make possible the placement of one or more electrode leads in a tissue region for providing functional and/or therapeutic stimulation to tissue. The systems and methods are adapted to provide the relief of pain. |
| US10426957B2 |
Stimulation management
A method including reducing a stimulation artifact of an implantable stimulator including a plurality of stimulating electrodes by obtaining respective information on respective artifact voltages at a first location resulting from stimulation by one electrode group or respective electrode groups of the implanted stimulator and determining an adjustment regime based on the obtained information that results in a reduction of the stimulation artifact at the first location relative to that which would be the case in the absence of the regime. |
| US10426956B2 |
System and method for monitoring and controlling nervous system behavior using autonomic features
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia, or another bodily function that indicates a patient's parasympathetic tone, is used to control the delivery of vagal nerve stimulation to the patient for treating disorders that can be reflected and influenced by the behavior of the autonomic nervous system. |
| US10426954B2 |
Lead electrode for use in an MRI-safe implantable medical device
A medical lead is configured to be implanted into a patient's body and comprises a lead body, and an electrode coupled to the lead body. The electrode comprises a first section configured to contact the patient's body, and a second section capacitively coupled to the first section and configured to be electrically coupled to the patient's body. |
| US10426952B2 |
Delivery of cardiac stimulation devices
Some embodiments of an electrical stimulation system employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy, defibrillation therapy, or other stimulation therapy. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assemblies may include a guide wire channel so that each electrode assembly can be advanced over a guide wire instrument through the endocardium. For example, a distal tip portion of a guide wire instrument can penetrate through the endocardium and into the myocardial wall of a heart chamber, and the electrode assembly may then be advanced over the guide wire and into the heart chamber wall. In such circumstances, the guide wire instrument (and other portions of the delivery system) can be retracted from the heart chamber wall, thereby leaving the electrode assembly embedded in the heart tissue. |
| US10426947B2 |
Implantable electrode with hollow cylindrical sheath
An implantable electrode and a process to produce an implantable electrode. To make it possible to produce the implantable electrode in a simple and economical manner, a connection cable of the electrode is at least partly embedded in a sheath of the electrode and the sheath is in the shape of a hollow cylinder. |
| US10426945B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for transdermal stimulation of the outer ear
Transdermal electrical stimulation (TES) applicators that are wearable and configured to attached to a subject's pinna (ear) and adapted to apply TES to modulate the subject's cognitive and/or physiological state. These apparatuses may be configured so that they can be worn against the ear (e.g., the cymba of the ear) to deliver TES. Also described herein are methods of using them to modulate a subject's cognitive state. These TES applicators may also be adapted to function as audio headphones for concurrent delivery of TES and audible signals (e.g., music). |
| US10426932B2 |
Method and apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter
An improved catheter insertion assembly having a transparent tubular member open at each end; a plunger assembly slidable within the tubular member having a stem portion at a first end; and at least a partially transparent chamber having a needle base and sealing member on a second end of the plunger assembly; an elongated tubular needle embedded within the needle base and extending there from with the needle in fluid communication with the transparent chamber; a catheter assembly, a transparent cannula and a transparent hub attached to the second end with the tubular needle passing longitudinally through the cannula; a fluid passage formed between the needle and the cannula so that when the plunger is retracted a vacuum is established within the fluid passage and blood is visibly drawn through the fluid passage into the transparent cannula and if volume permits, blood then would be visible in the transparent hub, and then if volume permits blood would be visible in the void of the catheter body (barrel) created by pulling the plunger; and wherein the tubular needle is threaded through a lumen of the cannula; and wherein the sealing member provides a sliding seal between the plunger assembly and the transparent tubular member; and wherein, a fluid communication exists through the needle into the flashback chamber of the plunger apparatus and through a porous vent. The distal end of the catheter device described herein has the addition of an external flange and dual plunger paddles which allow dynamic positioning of the fingers and one handed operation. Furthermore these structures are ergonomically associated to maximize finger surface area operation; and wherein the user can change the orientation of the beveled needle. |
| US10426931B2 |
Catheter placement device and method
An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a body of a patient is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. |
| US10426928B2 |
Stabilizing device having a snap clamp
A retainer includes a first arcuate wall and a second arcuate wall that together define a channel designed to receive a medical article. The retainer has an open configuration wherein a first end of the first arcuate wall is spaced away from a first end of the second arcuate wall, and a closed configuration wherein the first end of the first arcuate wall is adjacent the first end of the second arcuate wall. A second end of the first arcuate wall opposite the first end of the arcuate wall may be spaced away from the base in the open configuration and pressed against the base in the closed configuration. The retainer also may include a first support and a second support fixed to the base, and a first and second flexible coupling connecting the first and second supports to the first and second arcuate walls. |
| US10426926B2 |
Guide wire or working catheter with modified drive surface
An elongated medical device with a modified drive surface for use with a drive mechanism of a robotic system includes an elongate body having a distal portion configured to navigate the lumen of a human body channel and a proximate portion having a surface different from that of the distal portion and adapted to better interact with the driving mechanism than the surface of the distal portion. The surface of the proximate portion may include at least one of an optical or a magnetic marker. |
| US10426925B2 |
Medical devices for the identification and treatment of bodily passages
Medical devices are described. More particularly, medical devices and methods for the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are described herein. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member, a handle, and a wire member. The elongate member is moveable between a first straight, or substantially straight, configuration to a second curved configuration. |
| US10426920B2 |
Integrated catheter system
A guide catheter may include a tubular member having an inner layer defining a lumen extending therethrough, a reinforcing braid disposed about the inner layer, a plurality of steering wires interwoven through the reinforcing braid, and an outer layer disposed about the reinforcing braid. At least a portion of the reinforcing braid may be embedded within the outer layer. An introducer sleeve may be slidably disposed over the tubular member. A flush port element may be operably connected to the introducer sleeve. |
| US10426918B2 |
Flushable catheters
A flushable catheter assembly includes a catheter shaft having proximal and distal end portions. The catheter may include a funnel assembly associated with the distal end portion of the catheter shaft and/or an introducer cap assembly associated with the proximal end portion of the catheter shaft. A groove is defined along at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the funnel assembly or introducer cap assembly, with the groove being configured to receive at least a portion of the catheter shaft for wrapping the catheter shaft around the outer perimeter when disposing of the catheter. Instead of (or in addition to) a groove, one or more channels may pass through the funnel assembly to receive a portion of the catheter shaft for securing the catheter shaft to the funnel assembly for disposal. The catheter assembly and/or its individual components may be formed of a water disintegrable material. |
| US10426909B2 |
Nasal respiratory assembly and methods of use
The present invention is a nasal respiratory assembly and methods of using the same wherein the assembly comprises a mask, a ventilator hose and a strap. The mask has a top surface, a base, an exhaust port having a one-way valve and two rotatable intake ports. The hose has a first end and a second end adapted to be received by the first and second intake ports, and at least a third end to connect to the ventilator. The hose and/or the mask further contain a rotatable medication delivery port to allow treatment delivery in close proximity to the patient. ; The rotatable intake ports are located on either side of the mask so that the pressurized air is not delivered directly into the patient's nasal cavities. |
| US10426907B2 |
Method and system for controlling a drug dosing device
A method and a system control a drug dosing device (1) for administering a drug to a patient (19). The quantity (c0) of the drug administered from the drug dosing device (1) is determined or calculated. The concentration of the drug in the gas exhaled by the patient (19) is measured as a first patient value (c1M). A simulation calculation is carried out, in which a second patient value (cp) is calculated from the administered quantity of the drug (I), taking into account a parameter (k10). A simulated first patient value (c1′) is calculated in the simulation calculation, taking into account the parameter (k10). A comparison of the simulated first patient value (c1′) to the measured first patient value (c1M) is carried out. The parameter (k10) is adapted on the basis of the comparison. The calculated second patient value (cp) is used to generate a control signal (S). |
| US10426906B2 |
Ventilator monitoring and control
A computer-implemented patient information provisioning method is disclosed. The method includes automatically extracting with a computer system, from records maintained for a patient under care in a healthcare facility, information from a electronic medical record; obtaining with the computer system information about a medical ventilator treating the patient; using the information from the electronic medical record and the information about the medical ventilator to determine whether a potentially dangerous condition exists with respect to the ventilator; and electronically alerting a caregiver if it is determined that a potentially dangerous condition exists. |
| US10426905B2 |
Methods and systems for improving airway patency
Apparatuses and methods for improving airway patency are provided. A medial surface of the patient's tongue is constrained with a tongue constraint of an oral device placed in the oral cavity to generate a clear region between the medial surface and the hard palate. The clear region is in fluid communication with the soft palate. The tongue constraint has superior surface and inferior surfaces configured to generate the clear region. Negative pressure is applied within the oral cavity to hold the soft palate in a position in which the airway is at least partially open. The negative pressure is applied through one or more ports of the oral device. The one or more ports remain unobstructed by the tongue when the negative pressure is applied. The applied negative pressure causes the soft palate and tongue form a seal whereby the patient's airway is substantially fluidly isolated from the clear region. |
| US10426901B2 |
Syringe cap having reuse prevention structure
Disclosed is a syringe cap having a reuse prevention structure, including a reuse prevention cover which fixes a fixed body to the front end of a syringe barrel by fusion or welding, combines a separable body with the fixed body by a screw, and entirely covers the separable body and the fixed body, wherein the reuse prevention cover includes an upper body and a lower body. The upper body and the lower body are connected to each other by a connection breakable portion, and the connection breakable portion is broken by rotating the upper body in one direction relative to the lower body such that the upper body and the separable body are separated from the lower body and the fixed body, respectively. In addition, the connection breakable portion is easily broken by the twisting of the reuse prevention cover, and by the pushing-up motion of the separable body. |
| US10426897B2 |
Container holder assembly for a medicament delivery device and medicament delivery device comprising the container holder assembly
Container holder assembly for a medicament delivery device comprising a housing part 22, a container holder 50, and a spring-biased needle guard 82, wherein the needle guard 82 is configured to disconnect from the container holder 50 upon movement from the extended position to the retracted position. |
| US10426895B2 |
Drive mechanism and drug delivery device herewith
The present disclosure relates to a drive mechanism which is suitable for an injection device, especially a pen type drug delivery device and to such a drug delivery device. The mechanism comprises a spring driven rotatable drive member, a rotatable driven member, a clutch rotationally coupling the driven member and the drive member in a coupled state and allowing relative clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation between the driven member and the drive member in a decoupled state, and a spring biasing the clutch into its coupled state and allowing relative axial movement between the drive member and the driven member into the decoupled state of the clutch against the bias of the spring. The clutch comprises a first ring of crown teeth on the drive member and a second ring of corresponding crown teeth on the driven member with each crown tooth having in the clockwise and the anti-clockwise direction different ramped tooth angles such that the teeth are allowed to override each other in the de-coupled state of the clutch with a different resistance in the clockwise and the anti-clockwise direction. |
| US10426892B2 |
Motorized drug delivery device
A motorized drug delivery device configured to administer at least one pre-set dose of a medicament contained within a medicament container. The delivery device comprising a user activation system (13), a motor (22), a gear train (15) operatively coupled to the user activation system and the motor, and a piston plunger system (200) operatively coupled to the gear train. The piston plunger system comprises a piston plunger (50) and at least one plunger extension (42; 44) for extending a length of the piston plunger. The piston plunger system is configured to act on a stopper contained within the medicament container to deliver at least one pre-set dose of medicament. The user activation system comprises a mechanical automatic reset activation system for automatically resetting the drug delivery device after administration of the pre-set dose. |
| US10426889B2 |
Optical displacement sensor for infusion devices
An optical sensor for a delivery device having a piston that displaces a substance, such as a fluid, from a reservoir. The optical sensor has a light source and a detector array for imaging encoding features disposed along a plunger rod coupled to the piston. By virtue of the pattern of encoding features, an absolute position of the plunger rod relative to a fiducial position may be determined uniquely. Thus, the volume of fluid remaining in the reservoir, the rate of fluid delivery, and proper loading of the reservoir may be accurately ascertained. Additionally, the encoding may serve to uniquely identify a version of the reservoir which may be supplied in various versions corresponding, for example, to differing concentrations of a therapeutic agent to be dispensed. |
| US10426885B2 |
Methods and systems for establishing retrograde carotid arterial blood flow
Interventional procedures on the carotid arteries are performed through a transcervical access while retrograde blood flow is established from the internal carotid artery to a venous or external location. A system for use in accessing and treating a carotid artery includes an arterial access device, a shunt fluidly connected to the arterial access device, and a flow control assembly coupled to the shunt and adapted to regulate blood flow through the shunt between at least a first blood flow state and at least a second blood flow state. The flow control assembly includes one or more components that interact with the blood flow through the shunt. |
| US10426883B2 |
Systems and methods for priming hemodialysis using multiple fluid sources
A hemodialysis system configured to purge air from a blood circuit comprising: a dialyzer; a dialysis fluid circuit operable with the dialyzer via dialysis fluid inlet and outlet lines; the blood circuit operable with the dialyzer and including an arterial line, a venous line, a blood pump operable with the arterial line upstream of the dialyzer, and a physiologically acceptable fluid source in fluid communication with the arterial line upstream of the blood pump; and an air purging scheme wherein, with the dialysis fluid inlet and outlet lines connected to the dialyzer, air is purged using dialysis fluid or other physiologically acceptable fluid pumped by at least one of the fresh or used dialysis fluid pumps from the dialysis fluid circuit, through the dialyzer, into the blood circuit, in combination with dialysis fluid or other physiologically acceptable fluid from the source introduced directly into the blood circuit. |
| US10426881B2 |
Enhanced backflow prevention in a hemodialysis device
A hemodialysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a hydrochamber, and a water circuit for water to flow from an external water source into the hydrochamber via a water inlet valve. The hemodialysis system further includes a spent dialysate circuit for a disinfecting agent to flow to the hydrochamber via a recirculation valve during a disinfectant operation, and a drain valve disposed in the spent dialysate circuit. During the disinfectant operation, the hemodialysis system is adapted to replace a volume of the disinfecting agent exiting the spent dialysate circuit via the drain valve with an equal volume of water via the water inlet valve. The recirculation valve is directly connected to the hydrochamber such that in response to a pressure drop at the external water source, the disinfecting agent is prevented from backflowing through the water inlet valve. |
| US10426878B2 |
Centrifugal blood pump systems
A blood pump system for persistently increasing the overall diameter and lumen diameter of peripheral veins and arteries by persistently increasing the speed of blood and the wall shear stress in a peripheral vein or artery for a period of time sufficient to result in a persistent increase in the overall diameter and lumen diameter of the vessel is provided. The blood pump system includes a blood pump, blood conduit(s), a control system with optional sensors, and a power source. The pump system is configured to connect to the vascular system in a patient and pump blood at a desired rate and pulsatility. The pumping of blood is monitored and adjusted, as necessary, to maintain the desired elevated blood speed, wall shear stress, and desired pulsatility in the target vessel to optimize the rate and extent of persistent increase in the overall diameter and lumen diameter of the target vessel. |
| US10426875B2 |
Wound cleansing apparatus in-situ
An apparatus for cleansing wounds, in which wound exudate is removed from a wound bed and selectively cleansed and returned to the wound. The cleansing means removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The associated wound dressing and cleansing means are conformable to the wound, and may have irrigant fluid circulated from a reservoir by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. |
| US10426874B2 |
Wound management assembly and negative pressure wound therapy system
The present disclosure relates to a wound management assembly. The wound management assembly comprises a housing and an exudate collector received in the housing. A gap is defined between the housing and the exudate collector to form a channel for fluid passage, wherein the fluid passes into and through the exudate collector and radially enters the channel. |
| US10426873B2 |
Evacuation system
An evacuation system and method for removing and/or treating gaseous and/or particulate byproducts of surgical procedures includes an end effector such as a side vent trocar, an operating room tower or the equivalent, a disposal vessel, a vacuum source and optionally a filter. The end effector may be coupled to the tower by a conduit, the tower may be coupled to the collection tank by a conduit, and the collection tank may be coupled to the vacuum source. Gaseous and/or particulate byproducts may flow from the surgical site through the trocar, conduits, tower tank and filter, and the flow may be regulated at least in part by the components of the system. |
| US10426869B2 |
Biodegradable magnesium alloys and composites
Biodegradable, magnesium alloys and composites, articles produced therefrom, methods of making the same, and methods of using the same are described. |
| US10426866B2 |
Ternary mixture for a bone cement and method for its realisation
Composition for an acrylic bone cement for surgical or orthopedic use including a solid phase including a ternary mixture, consisting of a polymethyl methacrylate (or PMMA) homopolymer, a methyl methacrylate-styrene (or MMA-styrene) copolymer and a methacrylate-methyl acrylate (or MMA-MA) copolymer, and a liquid phase containing at least an acrylic monomer. |
| US10426864B2 |
Storage apparatus having air purifying module
A storage apparatus according to an embodiment may include a body having a storage space of storage products and an air purifying module coupled to the body. The air purifying module may include a light emitting diode part disposed along a passage of air to provide ultraviolet light, and a filter part disposed adjacent to the light emitting diode part. |
| US10426863B2 |
Liquid spray device with concealed electric conductive structure
A liquid spray device with concealed electric conductive structure is used for atomizing the liquid stored therein and then spraying the atomized liquid. The device comprises a base, a controller on a front side of the base, a liquid storage container that can be separately arranged above or below the controller, a sprayer including a bracket movably pivoted on the controller, a vibrator arranged on the bracket, a liquid sucking outlet that allows the vibrator to abut against the liquid storage container, and a housing covering the base. A conductive pivoting structure is provided between the controller and the bracket, the bracket is provided with a wire recess, and a wire is provided within the wire recess, which allows one end of the wire to be electrically connected to the conductive pivoting structure, while the other end thereof is electrically connected to the vibrator. In this way, the wire is concealed within the bracket, and the electric conductive structure has dual functions of pivoting and conducting. |
| US10426859B2 |
Device for releasing volatile substances
A device for releasing volatile substances comprising a container containing the volatile substances located in a fixed position, and means for generating an air flow in order to release the volatile substances, the means for generating an air flow comprising a movable body, the movement of which generates the air flow; at least one magnet arranged on said movable body; and means for generating magnetic flux, the actuation of which causes the displacement of the movable body by means of the repulsion force between said at least one magnet in the movable body and the magnetic flux. The device enables energy consumption to be improved by using magnetically assisted periodic low-consumption actuation. |
| US10426856B2 |
Decontamination system
[Problem] Provided is a decontamination system which does not require large scale equipment such as large diameter ducts or anti-condensation heaters, while enabling, with respect to a plurality of rooms targeted to be decontaminated, pipelining of which distance is long for each room, the decontamination system being capable of supplying an accurate amount of decontamination gas for each room.[Solving Means] Compressed air-generating means and decontamination solution-supplying means are included, mixed gas-liquid adjusters and gas generators are respectively provided in each room targeted to be decontaminated, and a conveyance distance of gas-liquid supplying pipes which communicate with the mixed gas-liquid adjusters and the gas generators is longer than a conveyance distance of decontamination solution supplying pipes which communicate with decontamination solution-supplying means and the mixed gas-liquid adjusters. |
| US10426854B2 |
Apparatus and method to make high level disinfectant
Apparatuses, devices and methods for creating a high level disinfectant, comprising peracetic acid for disinfecting medical devices are disclosed. The peracetic acid solution is made from a reaction of tetraacetylethylenecUamine powder, sodium percarbonate, and citric acid moHohydrate in water. |
| US10426853B2 |
Apparatus to control reaction of peroxide and alkaline
The present invention relates to an apparatus designed to control the application of the previously uncontrollable reaction of a peroxide composition and an alkaline composition, and accurately maintain the desired composition ratios for removal of and destruction of microbiological and organic contamination on a surface safely and without waste of the materials. The apparatus may also be used to maintain the highest demulsifying and antimicrobial activity of an organic acid composition blended with a peroxide composition by limiting contact time and the level of degradation of the components of the organic acid composition. A method of using the apparatus is provided for removing biofilm, bacteria, fungal cells, spores, fragments, and hyphae, microbiological slime, and organic contaminants from porous and non-porous surfaces, maintaining the integrity and life expectancy of the substrates, and increasing their resistance to new biofilm formation and microbiological deposition. |
| US10426852B2 |
Ultraviolet-based detection and sterilization
A system capable of detecting and/or sterilizing surface(s) of an object using ultraviolet radiation is provided. The system can include a disinfection chamber and/or handheld ultraviolet unit, which includes ultraviolet sources for inducing fluorescence in a contaminant and/or sterilizing a surface of an object. The object can comprise a protective suit, which is worn by a user and also can include ultraviolet sources for disinfecting air prior to the air entering the protective suit. The system can be implemented as a multi-tiered system for protecting the user and others from exposure to the contaminant and sterilizing the protective suit after exposure to an environment including the contaminant. |
| US10426849B2 |
Staining composition
The invention is directed to a staining composition and to the use of the staining composition in staining ocular tissue. In a first aspect, the invention provides a staining composition comprising a vital dye and a density increasing compound chosen from the group consisting of water soluble polymers and small inert molecules. |
| US10426843B2 |
Delta-opioid receptor targeted agent for molecular imaging and immunotherapy of cancer
The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to cancer therapy and to anticancer compounds and imaging agents. More specifically, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to agents that target DOR and their use in the treatment of cancer. |
| US10426835B2 |
Method for treating Peyronie's disease
In a method of treating a patient having diffuse plaque and/or a plaque mass associated with Peyronie's disease in a penile region, a battery of tests is performed to quantify an initial state of parameters associated with Peyronie's disease in the patient. Low intensity shock wave therapy is applied to the plaque mass in the penile region, thereby softening the plaque mass and disrupting any calcification in the plaque mass. Carbon dioxide is injected into the plaque mass. The battery of tests is repeated to quantify a current state of parameters associated with Peyronie's disease in the patient and the current state is compared to the initial state. The aforementioned treatment steps are repeated until the current state differs from the initial state by at least a predetermined amount. |
| US10426832B2 |
Liquid pharmaceutical composition
The present invention relates to novel liquid pharmaceutical compositions of adalimumab, which include adalimumab or a biosimilar thereof, an acetate buffering agent/system such as sodium acetate/acetic acid, and a sugar stabilizer such as trehalose. Such a combination of components furnishes formulations having a stability (e.g. on storage and when exposed to stress) which is comparable to or an improvement upon those known in the art, and with fewer ingredients. Such advances will help adalimumab treatments to become more widely available at lower cost, and prolong the viability of pre-loaded delivery devices (e.g. pre-filled syringes) to reduce unnecessary waste of the drug. |
| US10426831B2 |
Antiviral vaccines with improved cellular immunogenicity
The invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for the treatment or prevention of viral infections. The polyvalent (e.g., 2-valent) vaccines described herein incorporate computationally-optimized viral polypeptides that can increase the diversity or breadth and depth of cellular immune response in vaccinated subjects. |
| US10426827B1 |
Dengue hemorrhagic fever virus vaccine
Provided are methods of selecting domains of the dengue hemorrhagic fever virus E protein for generating a neutralizing antibody immune response to the dengue hemorrhagic fever virus. The method comprises priming an individual by administering a mixture of expression vectors encoding fusion proteins or the fusion proteins themselves which comprises the DHFV E antigen fragment linked to the extracellular domain of the CD40 ligand. The expression vector comprises a transcription unit encoding a secretable fusion protein, the fusion protein containing the DHFV E antigen fragment linked to the CD40 ligand. The methods may be used to immunize an individual against all four strains of dengue hemorrhagic fever virus. |
| US10426820B2 |
Synthetic platelets
A synthetic platelet including a biocompatible flexible nanoparticle, the nanoparticle having an outer surface and a plurality of site targeted peptides conjugated to the surface, the synthetic platelet also including a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is encapsulated by the nanoparticle, wherein the synthetic platelet adheres to the site targeted and promotes delivery of the therapeutic agent onto sites of the synthetic platelet adhesion, and wherein the therapeutic agent is released at the site targeted via a site-relevant enzyme. |
| US10426819B2 |
Treatment of X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with a fusion EDA1 protein
The invention relates to methods for the temporal administration of EDA agonists, in particular EDI200, which correlate to optimal therapeutic response windows required for the formation of any EDA-dependent structures such as ectodermal appendages. Use of the methods described allow for the design of targeted therapeutic dosing and administration regimens in order to correct or alter abnormal phenotypes associated with genetic disorders, in particular, XLHED. |
| US10426815B2 |
Prevention and treatment of itch with an MRGPR antagonist
Embodiments described herein relates to compositions and methods of preventing and/or treating itch in a subject using a therapeutically effective amount of a MRG receptor antagonist. e.g., a tripeptide QWF. In one embodiment, the itch is a non-histamine mediated itch. |
| US10426814B2 |
Chemical reprogramming of human glial cells into neurons for brain and spinal cord repair
Provided are methods and compositions from reprogramming human glial cells into human neurons. The reprogramming is achieved using combinations of compounds that can modify signaling via Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), and γ-secretase/Notch pathways. The reprogramming is demonstrated using groups of three or four compounds that are chosen from the group thiazovivin, LDN193189, SB431542, TTNPB, CHIR99021, DAPT, VPA, SAG purmorphamine. Reprogramming is demonstrated using the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of B431542/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of LDN193189/DAPT/SB431542, the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/SB431542, a three drug combination of SB431542/CHIR99021/DAPT. Reprogramming using functional analogs of the compounds is also provided, as are pharmaceutical formulations that contain the drug combinations. |
| US10426811B2 |
Banana fermentation product and manufacturing method and use of the same
The present invention provides a banana fermentation product, which is obtained by subjecting a banana pulp juice to a pre-fermentation and then a post-fermentation, wherein the pre-fermentation is conducted in the presence of Streptococcus thermophiles and yeast and the post-fermentation is conducted in the presence of Acetobacter. The banana fermentation product of the present invention is effective in anti-oxidation, increasing the amount of probiotics in the intestinal tract, reducing the amount of bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, and relieving constipation symptoms. The banana fermentation product of the present invention can further be used for providing an edible composition or a pharmaceutical composition. |
| US10426810B2 |
Tangerine peel extract and its preparation and application
This invention disclosed a tangerine peel extract, which is obtained from tangerine peels as raw materials through supercritical CO2 extraction. Such tangerine peel extract contains a large amount of flavonoid and terpenoid compositions that can effectively regulate the functions of the spleen and stomach; and has the effect of weight loss. This invention also declares the preparation method of the above mentioned tangerine peel extract, which is simple in technique and highly efficient in extraction. This invention also further declares the application of the above mentioned tangerine peel extract in preparing the healthcare food, which possesses the function of weight loss. |
| US10426809B2 |
Nanobiocomposite formulation for wound healing and a process for the preparation thereof
The present invention involves the isolation of plant based CNCs from the leaves of S. cumini. For the formation of NCs, a novel greener approach using S. cumini LE as reducing agent for in situ impregnation of AgNPs as fillers into CNCs as matrix is reported. The silver nitrate solution in three different concentrations of 1 mM, 5 mM and 10 mM was used to form NCs where AgNPs have been incorporated into CNCs matrix. The CNCs and NCs were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, Zeta potential, FT-IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. NCs developed in the form of film and ointment showed strong antimicrobial activity against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. NCs wound dressing is capable of regulating wound exudates and providing moisture to wound responsible for faster healing of acute wounds. The observations from histopathological and biochemical assays confirmed that NCs enhance healing because of lesser inflammation, rapid angiogenesis, early collagen formation and enhanced rate of reepithelization. |
| US10426808B2 |
Plant extracts having anticoccidial activity
Natural plant parts and extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrolysable tannins have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant parts and natural extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality. |
| US10426807B2 |
Bone and joint protection composition and use thereof
The invention relates to a bone and joint protection composition and use thereof. According to the composition, the four Chinese medicinal herbs Eucommiae Cortex, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, Astragali Radix and Chuanxiong Rhizoma are used, and the effects of enhancing the bone density, preventing and relieving osteoporosis, restraining the activity of osteoclast, promoting the function of bone cells, increasing the formation of calcified bone, promoting cartilage repair, delaying joint recession and repairing joint damage are achieved through multiple approaches and multiple levels. On the basis, by adding glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate and/or collagen, the bone density can be enhanced, the osteoporosis can be prevented and treated; the activity of the osteoclast can be restrained, the function of bone cells can be promoted, the formation of calcified bone can be increased, the cartilage repair can be promoted, joint recession can be delayed, and the joint damage can be repaired. |
| US10426799B2 |
Methods for production of platelets from pluripotent stem cells and compositions thereof
Methods for production of platelets from pluripotent stem cells, such as human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are provided. These methods may be performed without forming embryoid bodies or clusters of pluripotent stem cells, and may be performed without the use of stromal inducer cells. Additionally, the yield and/or purity can be greater than has been reported for prior methods of producing platelets from pluripotent stem cells. Also provided are compositions and pharmaceutical preparations comprising platelets, preferably produced from pluripotent stem cells. |
| US10426798B2 |
Modulatable switch for selection of donor modified cells
The disclosed methods are generally directed to preventing, treating, suppressing, controlling or otherwise mitigating side effects of T-cell therapy, the T-cell therapy designed to accelerate immune reconstitution, induce a GVM effect, and/or target tumor cells. |
| US10426793B2 |
Medication and application for treatment of hypertension based on anion and traditional Chinese medicine
A medicament for treatment of hypertension based on anion and traditional Chinese medicine, containing active ingredients by percentage weight, which are: 9˜30% of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3˜9% of Radix bupleuri, 3˜12% of Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw), 3˜9% of Ginseng, 15˜25% of Cynanchum mooreanum Hemsl., 3˜9% of Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc., 10˜15% of Flastem Milkvetch Seed, 9˜15% of Dermatocarpon miniatum (L.) Mann. [Lichen miniatius L.], 10˜15% of Millettia dielsiana, 10˜15% of stem or root of Dalbergia hancei Benth. (Leguminosae), 1˜4% of anion powder and 1˜4% of far-infrared nano powder. Through the use of far infrared nano powder and anion powder with low cost and easily obtainable traditional Chinese medicine, the traditional Chinese medicine is further strengthened with increased efficacy while the far infrared and anion promotes blood circulation and cell repair, which in turn further increases the efficacy and treatment result. |
| US10426789B2 |
Allele specific modulators of P23H rhodopsin
The present embodiments provide methods, compounds, and compositions for treating, preventing, ameliorating, or slowing progression of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), such as autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (AdRP) by administering a P23H rhodopsin specific inhibitor to a subject. The present embodiments provided herein are directed to compounds and compositions useful for treating, preventing, ameliorating, or slowing progression of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), such as autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (AdRP). In certain embodiments, P23H rhodopsin inhibitors provided herein are allele-specific antisense compounds targeted to a P23H mutant allele that are capable of selectively inhibiting expression of P23H rhodopsin mutant protein to a greater extent than wild-type protein. In certain embodiments, administration of the allele specific antisense compounds in a subject having AdRP results in selective inhibition of P23H rhodopsin and allows the normal protein produced from the wild-type allele to maintain rod survival and function in the subject. |
| US10426787B2 |
Topical compositions and methods for treating psoriasis
Topical pharmaceutical compositions comprise a combination of a corticosteroid and a retinoid; and methods for treating psoriasis with same. In one embodiment, the corticosteroid comprises halobetasol propionate, and the retinoid comprises tazarotene. |
| US10426780B2 |
Antiviral therapy
The present invention relates to combinations of compounds comprising HIV integrase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. Such combinations are useful in the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention and/or treatment of infection by HIV, and in the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC. |
| US10426774B2 |
Methods of treating cancer having an active Wnt/β-catenin pathway
The present invention provides methods of treating a subject having a Wnt/beta-catenin active cancer by administering to said subject a compound that inhibits the expression or activity of YES1, BIRC5 or BCL2L1, a compound that inhibits YAP1-beta-catenin complex formation, a compound that inhibits YAP1-beta-catenin complex binding to DNA, a compound that inhibits YAP1-beta-catenin-TBX5 complex formation, or any combination thereof. The compound can be, for example, a nucleic acid, a peptide, an antibody or a small molecule. Methods of screening for therapeutic targets for treating cancer are included. |
| US10426773B2 |
Systems pharmacology for treating ocular disorders
A method of treating an ocular disorder in a subject includes administering to the subject subtherapeutic amounts of two or more agents that inhibit and/or blocks the activation of Gs- or Gq-protein coupled receptors or Gs- or Gq-signaling cascade in ocular cells of the subject, and/or activates Gi-protein coupled receptors, which is induced or triggered by light induced all-trans-retinal generation. |
| US10426772B2 |
Use of ergot alkaloids as an anthelmintic agent
Methods for preventing, inhibiting or treating parasitic flatworm infection in a vertebrate are provided that include administering an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more ergot alkaloids, one or more lysergic acid amides, or one or more dimethoxyisoquinoline derivatives. |
| US10426769B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating obesity or liver diseases, containg TLR7 agonist
The present invention is based on the fact that imiquimod, which is a substance that enhances Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) related to the innate immunity of a living body, is effective in the prevention and treatment of obesity or liver disease, and the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of obesity or liver disease, wherein the TLR7 agonist used for the immune system disease inhibits fatty acid synthetase (FAS), activates autophagosome or inhibits IGF-1. |
| US10426768B2 |
Subcutaneous delivery of polymer conjugates of therapeutic agents
The present disclosure provides polymer conjugates comprising a polymer and an agent, the agent linked to the polymer via a linking group containing a cleavable moiety. |
| US10426766B2 |
Crystalline forms of an 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compound
The invention provides a crystalline sulfate salt of 3-endo-(8-{2-[cyclohexylmethyl-((S)-2,3-dihydroxy-propionyl)amino]ethyl}-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl)benzamide or a solvate thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline salt forms, methods of using such crystalline salt forms to treat diseases associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes useful for preparing such crystalline salt forms. |
| US10426765B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition containing nicotinic acid and/or nicotinamide and/or tryptophan for positively influencing the intestinal microbiota
The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical composition containing nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, tryptophanor related compounds for positively influencing the intestinal microbiota. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is partially or entirely released into the small intestine or large intestine. |
| US10426763B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising glitazones and NRF2 activators
The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising PPAR agonists and Nrf2 activators and methods of using combinations of PPAR agonists and Nrf2 activators for treating diseases such as psoriasis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis. |
| US10426754B2 |
Crystalline form of ANAVEX2-73 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Composition and method for treatment of Alzheimer's disease that includes ANAVEX2-73. Method of treatment of Alzheimer's disease using pharmaceutical compositions comprising ANAVEX2-73 according to an intermittent dosage regimen. |
| US10426752B2 |
Menthol-derivative compounds and use thereof as oral and systemic active agents
The present invention discloses novel uses of specific menthol-derivative compounds of Formula 1, and compositions thereof, for methods of providing oral and systemic health care benefits, and methods of up-regulating or down-regulating periodontal disease metabolites: Formula 1 wherein, X is an oxygen atom or an NH radical; and R is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or aliphatic radical. In some embodiments, the oral and systemic health care benefits include biofilm anti-attachment, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant, anti-bone loss, and anti-microbial benefits. In some embodiments, the periodontal disease metabolites correspond to healthy and/or diseased oral status and allow differential diagnosis of oral health. |
| US10426749B2 |
Safflower oil emulsion as dietary supplement and preparation thereof
A safflower oil emulsion and method of preparation includes a safflower oil that is natural, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), expeller pressed, solvent free, linoleic fatty acid rich oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid content is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil that is mixed with a purified water and a mixture of at least one of an emulsifier, a flavoring, a natural sweetener, a natural coloring agent, and a gum. The mixture is blended to provide a stable emulsion that has the rich taste of a nutritious fruit smoothie is useful as a dietary supplement, and increases metabolism to support a healthy weight management program. |
| US10426748B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating chronic inflammation and inflammatory diseases
The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US10426746B2 |
Methods of treating developmental disorders with biguanides
Methods of treating developmental disorders such as Angelman syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, a seizure disorder and/or Williams Syndrome with a biguanide such as metformin, buformin, phenformin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided. The methods provide therapeutic compositions that may be used to improve one or more symptoms of the developmental disorder. |
| US10426729B2 |
Formulations and methods for lyophilization and lyophilates provided thereby
The present invention provides compositions, methods for lyophilizing compounds and making pharmaceutical compositions, and kits providing solutions and lyophilized formulations of compounds. The compositions, methods, and kits are particularly useful in pharmaceutical applications involving therapeutic agents that have low solubility at low pH and medium pH values. Certain embodiments provide methods for lyophilizing compounds in liquid solutions, which include the steps of: a) preparing aqueous solutions of a compound of interest in the absence of buffer; b) adjusting the pH to high values of pH in order to increase the solubility of the compound of interest; and c) freeze-drying the solution to provide a lyophilized solid composition. Aqueous solutions including buffer are also disclosed. Lyophilized formulations, including micronized and non-micronized powders, are provided. |
| US10426726B2 |
Medical chewing gum
The invention relates to a medical chewing gum comprising gum base polymers and an active pharmaceutical ingredient, the gum base polymers comprising polyvinyl acetate and vinyl laurate-vinyl acetate copolymer in an amount of more than 90% by weight, wherein the gum base polymers include 20-95% by weight of polyvinyl acetate and -80% by weight of vinyl laurate-vinyl acetate copolymer, and wherein the chewing gum contains no polyterpene resins and no resins based on gum rosin, wood rosin or tall oil resin. |
| US10426725B2 |
Self-supporting films for pharmaceutical and food use
Rapidly dissolving self-supporting films for food or pharmaceutical use comprising: a) a filmogenic substance consisting of a maltodextrin; b) a plasticizer; c) an active principle for food or pharmaceutical use, characterized in that said films are free of hydrocolloids. |
| US10426723B2 |
Cosmetic compositions
Disclosed are compositions and methods that can be used to improve the skin's visual appearance. In certain aspects, the compositions disclosed herein can include, for example, a combination of ingredients to exfoliate, reduce or eliminate irritation from exfoliation, renew the skin, increase skin radiance, sooth the skin, or increase skin smoothness. This combination of ingredients can be included in a wide-range of product formulations (e.g., serums, eye creams, toners, gels, masks, peels, etc.). |
| US10426719B2 |
Oral care compositions and methods for whitening teeth
An oral care composition including an enzyme and an anhydrous matrix that at least partially stabilizes the enzyme. The anhydrous matrix includes a source of hydrogen peroxide, an acyl donor, a non-aqueous anhydrous liquid, and a thickener. |
| US10426717B2 |
Glycol esters of dicaffeoylquinic acid and uses thereof
Disclosed are glycol esters of dicaffeoylquinic acids, in particular dipropylene glycol esters of dicaffeoylquinic acids (DPG esters of DCQ) and propane-1.3-diol esters of dicaffeoylquinic acids of general formula: wherein R1 is a dipropylene glycol radical or a propane 1,3 diol radical, and any two of the radicals R2, R3, R4 and R5 are a caffeoyl group, the other two being a hydrogen atom. Also disclosed is a plant extract including same, the method for preparing same and a cosmetic composition including the compounds or extracts, intended for preventing or delaying the appearance of skin ageing effects. |
| US10426716B2 |
Compositions and methods for improving color deposit and durability of color in artificially colored hair
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions are hair coloring compositions that employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids 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. |
| US10426714B2 |
Sprayable sunscreen cosmetic
A sprayable sunscreen cosmetic contains substantially no ultraviolet ray scattering agents which cause whiteness, and which is transparent immediately after being applied/sprayed, and that has excellent ultraviolet ray protection effect and a good sensation in use. The ultraviolet ray protection effect is not reduced, and the effects improve when in contact with water. A water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic comprises: (A) 6 to 40 mass % of an ultraviolet ray absorbing agent; (B) an organically modified clay mineral; (C) an oil phase thickener other than the aforementioned (B); (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8; (E) a spherical resin powder; and (F) a volatile silicone oil; wherein a ratio defined as [total amount of ingredient (B) and ingredient (C)]/[total amount of (G) non-volatile liquid oils other than silicone oils] is at least 0.04 and less than 0.68. |
| US10426711B2 |
Dental implant framework
An improved method of a dental framework design and manufacturing, incorporating a dental framework design volume to eliminate framework or denture teeth modification post framework manufacturing. |
| US10426709B2 |
Feeding set and enteral feeding pump
A feeding set for use with a peristaltic enteral feeding pump to deliver nutritional liquid fluid to a patient includes a container having nutritional liquid. A conduit assembly includes tubing placeable in fluid communication with the container and adapted for mounting on the enteral feeding pump. The tubing provides a fluid pathway for delivering the nutritional liquid from the container to a patient when the tubing is mounted on the enteral feeding pump. An identification member is mounted on the conduit assembly and has at least one characteristic of a nutritional liquid associated with the feeding set represented by the identification member. The identification member is positioned on the conduit assembly so as to permit automatic identification by the enteral feeding pump of the at least one characteristic of the nutritional liquid upon mounting the conduit assembly on the enteral feeding pump. |
| US10426708B2 |
Devices and methods for percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy and other ostomy procedures
In some embodiments a PEG feeding device includes a tube sized to bridge a channel between a stomach and an outer abdominal surface; an internal bolster, and an external bolster. Optionally the bolsters are connected to the tube. The internal bolster may be sized to resist movement out of the stomach through the stoma. The external bolster may be sized to resist movement into the stoma from the outer abdominal surface. The external bolster may include an underside which extends from the tube in a radial direction between the external bolster and the outer abdominal surface. The underside of the outer bolster may contact the outer abdominal surface at a distance from an external opening of the stoma. Optionally the distance between the internal bolster and the external bolster is adjustable. Optionally an angle between one or both of the bolsters and the tube is adjustable. |
| US10426707B2 |
Tamper-proof pill dispensing system and methods of use
A pill dispensing system and associated methods are configured for managing the distribution of pills to a patient. In at least one embodiment, an at least one tamper-proof pill storage container provides an at least one pill magazine positioned within a housing of the pill storage container and configured for storing and selectively dispensing a plurality of pills through a pill outlet provided by the housing. A patient application, residing in memory on an at least one patient device under the control of the patient, is in selective communication with the at least one pill storage container. An at least one monitoring device is in selective communication with the patient application, the at least one monitoring device configured for assisting the patient application with monitoring an at least one vital of the patient. |
| US10426706B2 |
Medicine dispensing device
A medicine dispensing device includes: a plurality of medicine cassettes; a manual distribution medicine supply device; a printing means for printing a dosing information of included in a prescription data on a packing paper; a packing means for packing the medicine dispensed from the medicine cassette or the manual distribution medicine supply device one pack at a time based on the prescription data; a rotation means for rotating the medicine before the medicine is packed into the packing paper; an imaging means for imaging the medicine rotated by the rotation means together with an identification portion; and a control means for performing an inspection process by reading the identification portion from the medicine imaged by the imaging means, extracting a medicine information based on the read identification portion, and comparing the extracted medicine information with a medicine information included in the prescription data. |
| US10426705B2 |
Colostrum collection system
An adapter system for facilitating collection of colostrum from a breast may include an adapter, a removable reservoir and a hand-expression funnel. The adapter may include a first open end for connecting to a breast shield of a breast pump system, a second open end for connecting to a breast pump connector of the breast pump system, and a third open end, disposed between the first and second open ends. The removable reservoir may include a wide end for removably attaching to the third open end and a narrow end for attaching to a colostrum delivery device. The hand-expression funnel may include a wide end for receiving colostrum and a narrow end for attaching to the colostrum delivery device. In some embodiments, the colostrum delivery device is a syringe. |
| US10426703B2 |
Vial adapters
A vial adapter is provided for interconnecting a vial having a closure and a fluid delivery device such as a safety syringe. The vial adapter comprises an adapter housing having a base, a shroud extending or projecting from the base and a cannula extending or projecting from the base for penetrating a rubber seal on the vial closure to thereby establish fluid communication between the vial and the vial adapter. The shroud may comprise a plurality of latitudinal slits or windows within each of which resides a flexion arm connected to the shroud, each flexion arm capable of engaging and/or retaining vial closures of any of a variety of different sizes. The vial adapter may comprise a conduit tip in fluid communication with the cannula to allow transfer of fluid to or from the safety syringe while also preventing inadvertent activation of a safety syringe needle retraction mechanism. |
| US10426702B2 |
Mixing and/or transferring device
A device for mixing a first substance and a second substance, or for transferring at least one of the substances, which are present in a first or second receptacle, the device including a first adapter with a circumferential wall, along which extends a cannula body, and a hollow-cylindrical section that is connected to the cannula body; a second adapter with a circumferential wall, along which extends a cannula body; and a hollow-cylindrical section that is connected to the cannula body; when the first and the second adapter are assembled, the hollow-cylindrical sections inter-engage in a liquid-tight manner, and the first and the second adapter are connected to each other in a detachably screwed manner. |
| US10426700B2 |
Syringe accessory for transfer of air sensitive materials
An apparatus, method, and article of manufacture for transferring fluid contained in a syringe. The apparatus includes an airlock component having a cylindrical body with a first end, a second end, and a hollow tube disposed between the first end and the second end. An annular opening is located at the first end of the cylindrical body. The hollow tube includes a gas inlet aperture and a gas outlet aperture. The hollow tube also includes an inwardly-facing airtight material coupled to the interior surface of the hollow tube, and a septum coupled to the second end of the cylindrical body. The method includes transferring fluid from one container to a second container using the apparatus. The article of manufacture includes the apparatus, a syringe, and a needle. |
| US10426698B2 |
Pill container with cap
A pill container and cap for storing and dispensing medication is described. In various embodiments, the pill container comprises an outer shell having an angled corner section, a constriction within the outer shell configured to limit flow of the medication out of the container a cap to seal the container. Various additional features and component are also described. |
| US10426694B2 |
Methods and apparatus for adjusting blood circulation
Embodiments of the invention include a method and a device for increasing blood flow and controlling the temperature of a mammal by applying a desired pressure to extremities of a mammal. The device generally includes a pliant body element that is adapted to receive a portion of an extremity of the mammal therein, and then apply a pressure to a portion of the extremity when a pressure is provided to a region in which the extremity is positioned within the pliant body element. By evacuating the region in which the extremity is enclosed, a contact surface area between the extremity of a mammal and the pliant body element is increased, due to the external atmospheric pressure acting on the pliant body element against the skin of the extremity of the mammal. The application of pressure assures that sufficient contact and thermal heat transfer (heating or cooling) is provided to the extremity of the mammal. |
| US10426693B2 |
Massage machine
Provided is a massage machine enabling an effective massage treatment by a pair of left and right massage members even for users having various sizes or thicknesses of treatment regions. A massage machine according to the present invention includes: a pair of left and right massage members provided so as to hold a treatment region; a rotating shaft provided so as to laterally penetrate the left and right massage members; a drive unit for rotationally driving the rotating shaft; and a conversion part for converting a rotating force of the rotating shaft to a massage operation by the massage members, and in this massage machine, there is provided a horizontal movement mechanism for causing at least one of the pair of left and right massage members to move in a horizontal direction along the rotating shaft by rotating the rotating shaft to thereby make an interval between the pair of left and right massage members variable. |
| US10426692B2 |
Skin treatment apparatus and method for the same
A skin treatment apparatus (1) for treating a skin surface, comprising: a hand held base body (10); a rotor head (20), movably connected to the base body (10), and including at least one skin contacting element (22); a motor (30), operably connected to both the base body (10) and the rotor head (20) to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) relative to the base body (10) around a rotation axis (L); at least one motion sensor (40) to generate a movement signal reflecting a path of relative movement between the motion sensor and the skin surface; and a control unit (50), operably connected to the at least one motion sensor (40) and the motor (30) to control the motor (30) to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) in dependence of the movement signal of the at least one motion sensor (40). |
| US10426685B2 |
Mobile patient bed
A mobile patient bed may be used for moving a patient between at least two locations during a medical procedure. The mobile patient bed may comprise an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command via the interface and process the medical system command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system, receive and process a user command when the mobile patient bed is not coupled to the at least one medical system, and refrain from processing the user command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system. The mobile patient bed may also comprise a seat and a plurality of motors configured to independently position the seat along a plurality of axes. |
| US10426681B2 |
Topper for a patient surface with flexible fabric sleeves
A topper for a patient support surface includes an actively-cooled region that is positioned to deliver air flow under a specific area to provide localized treatment and/or moisture removal to a patient supported on the topper. |
| US10426680B2 |
Air bladder control of mattress/frame width expansion
According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes a patient support device having extension chambers and a deck including extendable side deck portions. Upon caregiver selection, the side deck portions extended and retract by inflation and deflation of the extension chambers to provide an extended patient support surface. |
| US10426679B2 |
Systems for patient support surface orientation and displacement
There is provided a backrest pivoting system having a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest is configured to pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. There is also provided a backrest pivoting system including an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position. |
| US10426675B1 |
Anti-collision system for personal mobility scooters
An anti-collision system for use by a mobility scooter to reduce collisions between the mobility scooter and objects or ledges is disclosed. The system comprising an input/output communication interface and an anti-collision circuitry configured to: receive a movement signal from the mobility scooter, the movement signal signaling a movement variable and a direction, receive proximity data from one or more proximity sensors through the input/output communication interface, perform a determination as to whether the received proximity data indicates the mobility scooter is within a proximity threshold, wherein the proximity threshold corresponds to the movement variable, and in response to determining the received proximity data indicates the mobility scooter is within the proximity threshold, provide one or more control signals to a controller, the controller in communication with at least a motor or a brake of the mobility scooter. |
| US10426674B2 |
Securing system for wheelchairs in a vehicles and a method for unlocking and locking a securing system for wheelchairs in vehicles
Securing system for wheelchairs in vehicles, comprising a rigid bottom frame provided with; —a number of fixation elements which are connected to the if bottom frame and suitable for fixing a wheelchair relative to the bottom frame, wherein each fixation elements comprises a coupling element configured for coupling to a wheelchair, which coupling element is connected with a cable to a retractor, which retractor in unlocked mode exerts a retracting pulling force on the coupling element while the cable can be pulled out, and in locked mode locks the cable so that it cannot be pulled out, wherein the retractors are fixedly connected to the bottom frame and are preferably placed adjacently of each other, and a central securing control for simultaneous operation of the retractors. |
| US10426673B2 |
Platform entrance gate safety barrier for a mobility vehicle lift
A lift platform assembly coupled to a floor and capable of transitioning a lift platform between a stow position and a ground level position. The lift platform assembly has one or more arms coupling the lift platform to the floor, a gate mount coupled to the lift platform at an outboard end, a retention gate coupled to the gate mount at a first terminus, and a mount pivot axis defined through the gate mount and parallel to a lift platform plane. The retention gate pivots about the mount pivot axis as the lift platform assembly transitions from the ground level position to the stow position. |
| US10426669B2 |
Wound dressing and a method for manufacturing a wound dressing
A wound dressing includes an absorbent core including a top surface and a bottom surface containing a superabsorbent substance, a facing layer including folded sections folded towards the top surface of the absorbent core, the facing layer entirely covering the bottom surface of the absorbent core, a backing layer, and a contact layer including folded sections covering parts of the folded sections of the facing layer, the contact layer folded to cover an entire area of the facing layer covering the bottom surface of the absorbent core and the contact layer is configured to be brought into contact with a wound. The facing layer and the backing layer form a pouch in which the absorbent core is located. The folded sections of the facing layer and the backing layer are joined together. The folded sections of the contact layer and the facing layer or the backing layer are joined together. |
| US10426668B2 |
Binocular display apparatus
A binocular display system comprises: a binocular image pickup system that includes a right eye-use image pickup optical system and a left eye-use image pickup optical system; a binocular display system that includes a right eye-use display unit which displays image information picked up by the right eye-use image pickup optical system, and a left eye-use display unit which displays image information picked up by the left eye-use image pickup optical system; and a correlating means that correlates the binocular image pickup system and the binocular image display system. In addition, a binocular display device comprises an image processing unit that processes the image information obtained by the binocular image pickup system. The image processing unit can enlarge an image and display the same on the binocular display system, and correct the movement of the displayed image when at least a prescribed amount of enlargement is carried out. |
| US10426665B1 |
Self-cleaning system for vision protective lens
A self-cleaning system for a vision protective lens comprises a chassis configured to be worn on a user's head, the chassis having a main body portion defining a field of view. At least one lens is coupled in angularly displaceable manner to the chassis and disposed to extend at least partially across the field of view. At least one wiper blade unit is supported on the chassis to extend across an outer surface of the lens about the field of view. The wiper blade unit includes a blade portion engaging the outer surface of the lens. A drive portion is coupled to selectively drive angular displacement of the lens. The lens is angularly displaced in selectively driven manner relative to the wiper blade unit; and, the lens is at least partially wiped by the blade portion to be cleared prior to advancement angularly into the field of view. |
| US10426664B2 |
Eyewear with ventilation openings
Eyewear is provided that has one or more lenses and a shield, the shield comprising a material that resists the passage of solids and liquids there through, and the shield is formed with one or more adjustable sections that allow one or more vents to be formed in said shield. |
| US10426663B2 |
Device for a medical treatment of a sclera
The invention provides a device for a medical treatment of a sclera, the device comprising a single applicator connected to a shaft, wherein the applicator is configured to be placed into the Tenon's space; the applicator has a first surface, wherein the first surface of the applicator is superficially contactable to the surface of an area of the sclera so as to superficially cover said area; and the applicator comprises a single optical outlet connected to a single optical guiding element extending from a proximal end of the shaft to the single distal optical outlet at the first surface of the applicator, the optical guiding element being configured for guiding electromagnetic waves towards the optical outlet, wherein the optical guiding element is configured to guide electromagnetic waves of a wavelength adapted for thermal treatment of the sclera by protein coagulation. |
| US10426654B2 |
Catheter collection and drainage device and system
A urine collection and drainage device and system adapted to facilitate drainage for patients to that prefer to stay standing during drainage and avoid removal of clothing near the collection bag. A collection vessel is designed to be secured to a user's waist and leg and allows for quick drainage with low initial compression. Drainage can also be accomplished for handicapped patients that have challenges getting out of bed or a wheelchair. |
| US10426651B2 |
Nasal inserts
Devices for nasal insertion may include an open-ended tubular element which extends along a central tube axis between a first end and a second end, the first end being larger than the second end, and in which the tubular element includes at least one spiral strut extending from the first end to the second end, and/or a nodule having an internal face, a rounded external face, and a stalk extending from the internal face and terminating in an anchor sufficiently larger than a receptacle in the tubular element and sufficiently deformable as to be pressed through the receptacle to affix the nodule to the tubular element. |
| US10426649B2 |
Posture improvement shapewear garment and systems
Shapewear garments and garment systems are provided for comfortable yet effective postural and body shape improvement. The shapewear garment as described herein includes a plurality of support bands on a rear portion of a torso body of the shapewear garment to provide effective support for different areas of the back and spine to achieve more balanced posture as well as a psychological boost from a slimmer, smoother body shape. |
| US10426648B2 |
Heel float therapeutic footwear
A heel float therapeutic footwear for people that spend a large amount of time in bed. The heel float therapeutic footwear includes a lower leg support portion, a foot support portion, and a wing support structure. The foot support portion extends from the lower leg support portion and includes a foot support platform. The wing support structure is permanently or removably attached to the foot support platform. The wing support structure is adjustably fastenable to a side of the lower leg support portion to adjustably support a position and an angle of the foot support platform with respect to the lower leg support portion. A method of making a heel float therapeutic footwear is also disclosed. |
| US10426647B2 |
Orthopedic device
An orthopedic device includes a footplate defining opposing first and second sides and an upright support having a distal portion connected to the first side of the footplate. A motion control system controls movement of the second side of the footplate by anchoring at least one tensioning element to the second side of the footplate at a first guide while guiding the at least one tensioning element above the footplate through a second guide on an upper anchor element. The at least one tensioning element is arranged to allow movement of the second side of the footplate in a direction away from the upper anchor element until the at least one tensioning element becomes taut and to slide through the first and second guides when a proximal portion of the upright support moves toward and away from an anterior end of the footplate. |
| US10426645B2 |
Polymeric stent and methods of manufacturing the same
Methods of manufacturing polymeric stents by forming a pattern on a polylactic acid tube using a second harmonic generator laser and polylactic acid polymeric stents having a pattern formed using a second harmonic generator laser. |
| US10426642B2 |
Membrane for covering a peripheral surface of a stent
A membrane for covering a peripheral surface of a stent is provided, the membrane including a plurality of line openings formed therein. Each line opening may be a straight line opening, for example in the form of a slit, a curved line opening, or any line opening of a suitable shape or curvature, e.g. U-shaped or V-shaped. Blood pressure opens the slits to allow blood to flow through the membrane, while curved line openings create a flap in the membrane that can open to allow blood to pass through. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method of forming a membrane on a stent and a device for use in a blood vessel are provided. |
| US10426639B2 |
Multi-chamber vacuum pump
A vacuum pump may be used to attach a prosthetic and/or orthotic device to a residual limb. The vacuum pump may be in line below a socket of a residual limb. The socket may be a portion of the prosthesis that accepts the residual limb. The vacuum pump may generate a vacuum condition between the prosthesis and the residual limb. Generally, a vacuum condition may be generated between a socket and the residual limb. The residual limb may be covered with a sock, elastomeric liner, or sheath covering the limb. The vacuum condition may positively attach the prosthesis to the residual limb without the need for straps, retaining pins, or suction type vacuum which do not use a vacuum pump. |
| US10426637B2 |
Exoskeleton ankle robot
A portable electrical motor-driven exoskeleton ankle joint robot with gear transmission and control system which is intended to provide walking assistance in different speed and walking conditions to persons with disability in walking or muscle weakness or joint problem. |
| US10426636B2 |
Artificial finger
An artificial finger for prosthetics and gripping technology, with a base, a first finger member mounted on the base in articulated manner, at least one secondary member mounted on the first finger member in articulated manner, and a drive for adjusting the secondary member relative to the first finger member and the first finger member relative to the base. At least one reset element is provided for resetting the first finger member and the secondary member, and the first finger member is acted upon with a resetting force which differs from the secondary member. |
| US10426632B2 |
Expandable spinal interbody assembly
An expandable implant includes a top support configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone, a bottom support configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone, and a control assembly coupled to the top support and the bottom support and configured to control relative movement between the top support and the bottom support. The control assembly includes a control member including a head and a body portion. The head includes a recess and the body portion includes at least one access port in fluid communication with the recess to enable delivery of fluid to an interior of the implant via the recess and at least one access port. |
| US10426629B2 |
Devices for treating the spine
Method and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue and particularly spinal tissue. The device and method may include insertion of at least one elongated member and an augmenting member to form a structure between the tissues to be distraction, such that a dimensional aspect of the structure is augmented upon movement of the augmenting structure. |
| US10426622B2 |
Customized acetabular cup positioning guide and method of generating and employing such a guide
Implementations described and claimed herein provide an arthroplasty system and methods for positioning an acetabular cup implant. In one implementation, the system includes a shape-match hip guide having a patient specific mating region that is a negative of the surface contour of the inside surface of the patient's acetabular cup, and a directional rod that extends generally along the axis of the patient's femoral head and femoral neck. They system can additionally include an outrigger or silo device to aid in the alignment of surgical tools for preparing and implanting of the prosthetic acetabular cup in the patient's acetabular cup. Related methods are also disclosed herein for generating a shape-match guide and implanting an acetabular cup with the guide. |
| US10426620B2 |
Apparatus and method to reshape geometry of diseased heart valve
Devices and methods are disclosed for treating mitral valve regurgitation that include members that assist the valve in closing during the cardiac cycle. Such devices may include members configured to alter the shape of mitral valve annulus. In certain embodiments, one or more wires may be anchored on one extremity to an element positioned along the posterior part of the mitral annulus, in the coronary sinus, and on another extremity to an element along the anterior part of the mitral annulus, fibrous trigon. The reshaping of the mitral annulus may be accomplished by pulling the wire or wires. Reducing the length of the wire or wires may provide the displacement of the posterior leaflets towards the anterior, thereby increasing the coaptation surface for the valve leaflets and reducing the regurgitation. |
| US10426616B2 |
Cardiac implant delivery system
The present disclosure relates to delivery systems for delivering and deploying interventional devices to a targeted area within a body, such as delivering a replacement heart valve to a targeted heart valve. A delivery device includes a steerable catheter and a replacement valve delivery system positioned within the steerable catheter and configured to be translatable within the steerable catheter. The steerable catheter includes one or more control wires running from a distal end of the catheter to a handle at the proximal end of the catheter. Each control wire is coupled to a control of the handle such that manipulation of the control provides deflection and control of the steerable catheter. |
| US10426610B2 |
Prosthetic valve with radially-deflectable tissue anchors
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to prosthetic valves and methods of use thereof. In one implementation, an expandable annular valve body may include a plurality of atrial anchoring arms and ventricular anchoring legs extending therefrom. The anchoring arms and anchoring legs may be configured to assume a delivery configuration in which they are radially constrained, such as within a delivery device, and a deployed configuration, in which they may deflect radially outward. The anchoring legs may deflect radially outward by less than 90° when transitioning from the delivery configuration to the deployed configuration. Portions of the anchoring arms may deflect radially outward by at least 90° when transitioning from the delivery configuration to the deployed configuration. |
| US10426604B2 |
Collapsible-expandable prosthetic heart valves with structures for clamping native tissue
A prosthetic heart valve is designed to be circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into the patient. At the implant site the valve re-expands to a larger circumferential size, i.e., the size that it has for operation as a replacement for one of the patient's native heart valves. The valve includes structures that, at the implant site, extend radially outwardly to engage tissue structures above and below the native heart valve annulus. These radially outwardly extending structures clamp the native tissue between them and thereby help to anchor the prosthetic valve at the desired location in the patient. |
| US10426603B2 |
Methods and apparatus for treating glottic insufficiency
An example implant system to treat glottic insufficiency is disclosed. The implant system includes a fixation frame including a first set of flanges at a first edge of the fixation frame and a second flange at a second edge of the fixation frame, wherein the fixation frame is configured to secure the implant system at an opening of the patient's thyroid cartilage, a port system disposed in the fixation frame and configured to receive, deliver, maintain, or remove a filler, and a flexible member, coupled to the fixation frame and in fluid or air communication with the port system, wherein based on an amount of the filler in the flexible member, the flexible member is configured to inflate in a direction to push against the patient's arytenoid cartilage so the arytenoid cartilage is rocked, adducted and/or rotated inferomedially. |
| US10426599B2 |
Multifocal lens having reduced chromatic aberrations
A method and system provide a multifocal ophthalmic device. The ophthalmic lens has an anterior surface, a posterior surface and at least one diffractive structure including a plurality of echelettes. The echelettes have at least one step height of at least one wavelength and not more than two wavelengths in optical path length. The diffractive structure(s) reside on at least one of the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The diffractive structure(s) provide a plurality of focal lengths for the ophthalmic lens. |
| US10426590B2 |
Filters with echogenic characteristics
There are described a variety of intravascular filters have wherein at least a portion of the filter has been modified to provide an enhanced echogenic characteristic of the filter. |
| US10426588B2 |
Container, apparatus and method for handling an implant
A portable container is provided for handling an implant. The portable container comprises a sealed compartment enclosing a fluid of a pre-defined composition and at least one implant configured to be installed in a live subject. The portable container may further comprise at least one electrode made of an electrical conductive material, electrically associated with an electric conductor outside the sealed compartment and configured for applying a plasma generating electric field inside the sealed compartment. An apparatus for plasma treatment of an implant and having an activation device is further provided. The activation device comprises a slot configured to receive a portable container, and an electrical circuit configured to be electrically associated with at least one electrode. The electrical circuit is configured to provide to the at least one electrode electric power suitable for applying a plasma generating electric field in the sealed compartment, when the portable container is disposed in the slot. |
| US10426587B2 |
Compliance control stitching in substrate materials
Compliance control stitch patterns sewn or embroidered into biotextile or medical textile substrates impart reinforcing strength, and stretch resistance and control into such substrates. Compliance control stitch patterns may be customizable to particular patients, substrate implantation sites, particular degenerative or diseased conditions, or desired time frames. Substrates having compliance control stitch patterns sewn or embroidered into them may be used in tissue repair or tissue reconstruction applications. |
| US10426584B2 |
Method of treating urinary incontinence by implanting a reservoir around a urethra of the user
A method of treating urinary incontinence includes implanting an artificial urinary sphincter in a body of a user, where the artificial urinary sphincter has one and only one reservoir and a pump. The method includes implanting the pump in a body of the user and implanting the reservoir around a urethra of the user. |
| US10426577B2 |
Surface treatment for an implant surface
An implant system and a method of forming the implant system including an implant to be implanted into living bone. The implant includes titanium. The implant includes a first surface geometry on a first portion of a surface of the implant and a second surface geometry on a second portion of the surface of the implant. The first surface geometry includes at least a submicron topography including tube-like structures and the second surface geometry includes a first micro-scale topography, a second micro-scale topography superimposed on the first topography, and a submicron topography superimposed on the first and second micro-scale topographies, the submicron topography including the tube-like structures. |
| US10426576B2 |
Method for debonding of orthodontic metal brackets with eugenol emulgel
The invention is directed to a composition that safely removes a cured dental cement or resin from metal brackets, metal braces, and enamel surfaces of teeth. It contains eugenol, isoeugenol, methyl-eugenol or an isomer thereof. A method for removing orthodontic fixtures adhered with a dental cement or resin to the enamel surfaces of teeth from these surfaces by contacting the dental cement or resin with a composition containing eugenol. |
| US10426574B2 |
Computer system-aided design of dental appliances
A method includes receiving, with a computer system, a digital representation of a 3D tooth structure providing initial positions of one or more teeth of a patient, determining dimensions and shapes of a removable dental appliance, the dimensions and shapes being configured to reposition the one or more teeth from their initial positions to adjusted positions when the dental appliance is worn, and transmitting a representation of the dental appliance to a computer-aided manufacturing system. The dental appliance includes an appliance body configured to surround two or more teeth of the patient with a facial portion configured to register with facial sides of the surrounded teeth, and a lingual portion configured to register with lingual sides of the surrounded teeth. The appliance body is configured such that occlusal surfaces of the surrounded teeth of the patient are exposed when the removable dental appliance is worn by the patient. |
| US10426571B2 |
Intelligent holding arm for head surgery, with touch-sensitive operation
A holding arm for medical purposes, in particular for holding surgical mechatronic assistance systems and/or surgical instruments, includes a proximal end for attaching the holding arm to a base and a distal end for receiving a surgical mechatronic assistance system and/or surgical instrument; at least one first and one second arm segment, wherein the first arm segment is connected to a first joint and the second arm segment is connected to a second joint, wherein each joint is releasable and lockable. An operating unit is provided for bringing the holding arm into a desired pose, wherein the operating unit is adapted to release the associated joint upon contact between an operator and one of the first and second arm segments. A corresponding method is also provided. |
| US10426567B2 |
Retractor with improved light source, and light source for an improved retractor
The invention provides a retractor having a lighting module which is removeably attached to a paddle of the retractor. The retractor is able to provide improved illumination of a workspace within the body by attaching the light source directly to the paddle. As the light source is removeable from the paddle, it enables the light source to be removed after use and discarded while the retractor can be re-used. Furthermore, as the light source is removeably attached at a distal end of the paddle, the illumination is provided closest to the workspace, regardless of the length of the paddle. |
| US10426560B2 |
Robotic system and method for reorienting a surgical instrument moving along a tool path
Robotic system and method for positioning an energy applicator extending from a surgical instrument. The robotic system includes a surgical manipulator operable in a manual mode or a semi-autonomous mode. The surgical manipulator moves the energy applicator along a tool path in the semi-autonomous mode and reorients the surgical instrument. |
| US10426557B2 |
System and method of automatic detection of obstructions for a robotic catheter system
An obstruction detection system for a robotic catheter system including a robotic catheter manipulator assembly including one or more catheter manipulation bases and one or more sheath manipulation bases. Each manipulation base may be generally linearly movable on one or more tracks relative to the robotic catheter manipulator assembly. The obstruction detection system may include one or more obstruction detection sensors disposed on the track or on the manipulation bases to detect an obstruction along a path of motion of one or more manipulation bases. A software system may be provided for monitoring movement of the catheter and sheath manipulation bases, and/or a status of the obstruction detection sensors. |
| US10426553B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for designing and manufacturing a spinal rod
According to the invention, the process includes the steps of: a) taking a sagittal preoperative x-ray of the vertebral column of the patient to be treated, extending from the cervical vertebrae to the femoral heads; b) on that x-ray, identifying points on S1, S2, T12 et C7; c) depicting, on the said x-ray, curved segments beginning at the center of the plate of S1 et going to the center of the plate of C7; e) identifying, on that x-ray, the correction(s) to be made to the vertebral column, including the identification of posterior osteotomies to make; f) pivoting portions of said x-ray relative to other portions of that x-ray, according to osteotomies to be made; g) performing, on said x-ray, a displacement of the sagittal curvature segment extending over the vertebral segment to be corrected; h) from a straight vertebral rod (TV), producing the curvature of that rod according to the shape of said sagittal curvature segment in said displacement position. |
| US10426548B2 |
Methods and systems for providing electromagnetic radiation to at least one portion of a sample using conformal laser therapy procedures
According one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, method and system can be provided for applying a laser radiation to at least one portion of a biological structure. For example, a beam of the laser radiation can be provided to the portion, whereas a cross-sectional area of the beam is at most about 1/10th of an entire area of the at least one portion. The beam can be applied to the portion (a) based on a predetermined pattern, (b) while modulating a wavelength of the laser radiation, and/or (c) while monitoring a depth of the application of the laser radiation. |
| US10426545B2 |
Method and apparatus for percutaneous epicardial ablation of cardiac ganglionated plexi without myocardial injury
A method and device for modulating the autonomic nervous system adjacent a pericardial space to treat cardiac arrhythmia includes a treatment source arranged to supply a treatment medium, a catheter having an end sized for insertion into the pericardial space, a medium delivery assembly having a distal end arranged to be positioned by the catheter into the pericardium, with the distal end of the delivery assembly comprising a delivery tip arranged to extend away from the distal end of the catheter into the pericardial space. A connector operatively couples the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly to the treatment source, and the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly including a plurality of delivery points for delivering the treatment medium at a plurality of treatment areas within the pericardial space. The device performs modulation or ablation of the autonomic nervous system at selected treatment areas within the pericardium. |
| US10426544B2 |
Apparatus for performing an electrosurgical procedure
A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly is operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members that are movable relative to one another. A drive assembly operably couples to a handle assembly associated with the housing and is configured to impart movement of a respective jaw member when the handle assembly is actuated. A spring component operably associated with each of the jaw members is configured to provide a sealing force at the jaw members. |
| US10426542B2 |
Electrosurgical apparatus having RF pulse profile controller
A pulsed RF cut waveform profile for electrosurgery, in which each pulse is formed of a composite of different pulse portions. The pulse includes a controllable treatment portion whose duration can be truncated as necessary to ensure that the average power delivered by the pulse as a whole does not exceed a predetermined value. A limit for the average power delivered by the composite pulse (i.e. total energy delivered over the duration of the ON and OFF portions divided by the pulse duration) may be selectable by the operator. The ON portion may have multiple sub-portions, which have different purposes. Each pulse may be automatically controlled for pulse width in this manner, so that the RF signal effectively responds intelligently to conditions at the probe tip during treatment. |
| US10426539B2 |
Method and implant system for sacroiliac joint fixation and fusion
An improved method of fusing the sacroiliac joint and tools for accomplishing the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method that uses an intra-articular joint fusion device for connecting the sacrum and ilium that includes creating a first incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's sacroiliac joint, inserting a surgical channel tool into the incision from the patient's posterior, creating a void in the sacroiliac joint, inserting a fusion implant into the void, the fusion implant having at least one fixation element for engagement with bone tissue in the articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium, and driving the fusion implant into the void such that the at least one fixation element engages with bone tissue in an articular surface of at least one of the sacrum and ilium, and the fusion implant fixes relative positions of the sacrum and ilium. |
| US10426533B2 |
Fenestrated implant
The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion. |
| US10426529B2 |
Surgical systems, kits and methods for setting bone segments
An intramedullary nail system is provided with at least one resilient, elongate nail body configured to extend axially along a medullary bone cavity, and at least one bone anchor. The bone anchor includes a distal bone engagement portion configured to secure the anchor to a bone, a proximal nail engagement portion configured to receive a portion of the nail body therethrough, and a tightening mechanism configured to move from a movable state in which the nail body may slide axially and rotate through the engagement portion and a fixed state in which the nail body is prevented from moving relative to the engagement portion. Methods of use and surgical kits are also provided. |
| US10426528B2 |
Percutaneous transverse connector system
A system and method for stabilizing a spine of an animal subject involving a transverse rod installation instrument assembly for inserting a transverse rod on the spine of a subject percutaneously comprising: a first rod clamp extender mounted on a ipsilateral rod clamp and a second rod clamp extender mounted on a contralateral rod clamp wherein the ipsilateral rod clamp and the contralateral rod clamp are secured to a vertebra at the ipsilateral and contralateral pedicle; and a pivoting installation instrument pivotably mounted to the first rod clamp extender and the second rod clamp extender to pass a transverse rod percutaneously through a head portion of the ipsilateral side rod clamp and to the head portion of the contralateral rod clamp after passing through a spinous process of the vertebra through pivot axis “A” such that the transverse rod is secured at the head portion of the ipsilateral rod clamp and the head portion of the contralateral rod clamp. |
| US10426522B2 |
Receiving part for receiving a rod for coupling the rod to a bone anchoring element
A receiving part for receiving a rod for coupling the rod to a bone anchoring element includes a receiving part body including a first end and a second end, and having a substantially U-shaped recess at the first end forming a channel for receiving the rod, and an accommodation space for accommodating a head of the bone anchoring element, the accommodation space having an opening at the second end for introducing the head; and a pressure element arranged at least partially in the accommodation space, the pressure element including a first section having a second recess for receiving the rod, and a second section having a flexible portion to clamp the head, the first section and the second section being fixed relative to each other, wherein said pressure element is insertable from the opening. |
| US10426521B2 |
Vertebral osteosynthesis equipment
The equipment (1) includes at least one connecting bar and at least one anchor member (1) of the “tulip” type and of the so-called “polyaxial” type. According to the invention, the head (3) forms an articulation portion (15). The body (2) forms an articulation cavity (8) for receiving the articulation portion (15), defined by a bearing wall (9). The anchor member (1) includes a ring (20) bearing against said bearing wall (9). The ring (20) and a distal bearing surface of the head (3) includes inter-engagement means (16, 21) having, in a first angular position of the ring (20), a first inter-engagement position of the ring (20) in which play exists between the ring (20) and the bearing wall (9), and having, in a second angular position of the ring (20), a second inter-engagement position in which said play is eliminated such that the head (3) is made immobile, or substantially immobile, relative to the body (2). |
| US10426520B2 |
Coupling device for coupling a bone anchor to a rod and bone anchoring device with such a coupling device
A coupling device for coupling a bone anchor to a rod includes a receiving part having a longitudinal axis, a channel for receiving a rod, and an accommodation space for holding a head of a bone anchor, a pressure member having a first portion for holding and clamping the head and a deformable portion with a free end, and a locking member. The pressure member is expandable for inserting the head and adjustable to lock the head. When the deformable portion is at a first configuration, the free end of the deformable portion is supported by the receiving part, and at least part of the locking member is movable to exert a force on the deformable portion for adjusting the deformable portion to a second configuration where at least part of the deformable portion is farther away from the longitudinal axis compared to the first configuration. |
| US10426518B2 |
Revisable orthopedic anchor and methods of use
A revisable orthopedic anchor and method of use for removably securing an anchor in bone, such as compromised or degenerated bone, is described herein. In one embodiment, the anchor makes use of dual probes and vector divergence of the distal tips of the probes to achieve superior bone purchase and pull-out resistance. In such an embodiment, the probes can be inserted one at a time into a hole formed in, for example, the pedicle bone. After the probes are inserted and joined at the proximal end, they have a greater pull-out resistance than a threaded anchor. Removing the anchor involves separating the proximal heads and reversing the implantation process. As a result of the unique bone anchor design disclosed herein, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for less complicated implantation and removal of orthopedic anchors, all while providing enhanced bone purchase when implanted in a patient. |
| US10426517B2 |
Craniofacial external distraction apparatus
An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion. |
| US10426516B2 |
Trocar seal system
A seal assembly is provided for reception of an elongated surgical instrument, which comprises a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner, the seal member further including a peripheral flange element which contacts a surface of the body to form a contact seal therewith; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. The seal assembly may further include a coating applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process. |
| US10426514B2 |
Self-dilating cannula
A self-dilating cannula for introduction into a patient's vasculature includes an elongate body and an atraumatic tip. The elongate body has a proximal end, a distal end, and a fluid-flow lumen extending therebetween. The atraumatic tip is positioned at the elongate body's distal end and has a blunted end and a conical shape. The atraumatic tip includes a plurality of fluid-flow openings proximal to the blunted nose that are configured to disperse fluid from the fluid-flow lumen in a plurality of directions with respect to the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip also includes an opening in the blunted nose that is sized to a guidewire. |
| US10426512B2 |
Devices and methods for minimally invasive tissue removal
A medical device for minimally invasive removal of tissue from a body lumen, can include: a sheath having a proximal and a distal end; and a tool configured to pass through the sheath and configured to transition from a crimped state to a deployed state and to a closed state, wherein the tool forms an aperture at a distal end, the distal end of the tool having at least one tube loop and at least one wire loop, wherein the tool is configured to dissect tissue in the deployed state. |
| US10426511B2 |
Device for detaching parietal thrombi from a blood vessel
A device for detaching parietal thrombi from a bodily vessel is described having a catheter including at least one catheter section with a catheter wall with at least one wall opening which passes completely through the catheter wall. The catheter wall along the least one catheter section is made of a resiliently deformable material in which the at least one wall opening includes a separating helical gap wound around the catheter wall at least in parts along the catheter section. A fixing device permits releasable fixing of the catheter on a bodily vessel so that the catheter can be converted, exclusively by an external mechanical constraint in the form of a torque acting torsionally on the catheter, from a state of smaller catheter outer diameter to a state of larger catheter outer diameter. |
| US10426509B2 |
Median lobe destruction apparatus and method
A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate. |
| US10426506B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with multi-grip activation and power selection
An ultrasonic instrument for use during a surgical procedure includes a body, a shaft assembly, an ultrasonic blade, and an actuation assembly. The body is configured to receive an ultrasonic transducer for selectively generating an oscillation at a first or a second predetermined power level. The shaft assembly projects from the body and includes an acoustic waveguide connected to the ultrasonic blade. The actuation assembly includes a selector collar generally surrounding the body and a plurality of activation buttons disposed radially about the body proximate to the selector collar. The selector collar is selectively movable along the body between a first position and a second position for selecting between the first and second predetermined power levels. The plurality of activation buttons are configured to direct the ultrasonic blade to oscillate with the selected first or second predetermined power levels. |
| US10426505B2 |
Hollow stranded wire line for manipulation
[Object] A hollow stranded wire line, for manipulation, having an excellent torque transmittability is provided.[Solution] A hollow stranded wire line 2 for manipulation is a hollow stranded wire line 2 that is advantageously used as a stranded wire line for manipulation in a medical instrument, and a side wire 4 or a side strand which is an outermost layer has a forming rate that is greater than 100% and not greater than 110%. The side wire 4 or the side strand having been formed has a spiral shape in which a flatness that is an aspect ratio obtained by a major axis being divided by a minor axis is preferably not less than 1.01 and preferably not greater than 1.10. |
| US10426503B2 |
System and method for performing surgical procedures with a reusable instrument module
A surgical instrument includes an outer housing shell defining a cavity, the outer housing shell defining an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half, wherein the upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis and an instrument module selectively insertable into the cavity of the outer housing shell. The instrument module includes an inner housing shell, at least one motor disposed within the inner housing shell, a control board being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and an energy source being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the control board. The instrument module is inserted into the cavity of the outer housing shell in such a manner that the operative axis of the at least one motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the upper outer housing half. |
| US10426500B2 |
Radially-firing electrohydraulic lithotripsy probe
An invasive electrohydraulic lithotripter probe may comprise a lithotripter tip that comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The lithotripter tip has a length in excess of 250 cm and is dimensioned to be inserted into a long channel having a length in excess of 250 cm. The lithotripter probe may include a material that reinforces a linear strength of at least a portion of the lithotripter probe. |
| US10426497B2 |
Anchoring delivery system and methods
An anchoring delivery system for use in an intracranial artery is provided including a tethering device having an elongated tether and an anchor coupled to a distal end of the tether. The anchor is deployable from a low profile configuration to a higher profile configuration to fix the distal end of the tether at an anchoring site in an anchoring vessel. The tethering device is configured to be used with a guide-sheath having a lumen configured to receive the tether. Related devices, systems, and methods are also described. |
| US10426495B2 |
Methods and devices for installing standard and reverse shoulder implants
Surgical procedures, tools and implants are disclosed for both conventional and reverse shoulder implant surgeries. The improved procedures, tools and implants relate to humeral head resurfacing, humeral head resection for standard implants, humeral head resection for reverse shoulder implants, glenoid resurfacing for standard shoulder implants and glenoid resurfacing for reverse shoulder implants. 3D scans and x-rays are used to develop virtual models of the patient anatomy, identify patient specific landmarks for anchoring guide wire installation blocks, templates and drill guides. 3D scans are also used to design patient specific tools and implants for the shoulder implant procedures and to pre-operatively determine the appropriate inclination and retroversion angles. |
| US10426494B2 |
Ankle arthroplasty systems and methods
An ankle arthroplasty system may have a talar prosthesis and a tibial prosthesis, each of which has an articular surface and a bone engagement surface. Each bone engagement surface may have an anterior-posterior curvature and a medial-lateral curvature with a convex shape. A burr with a rotatable cutting element may be used to form a prepared surface on the talus or the tibia to receive the corresponding prosthesis. A cutting guide may be used to guide motion of the burr; the cutting guide may include a base and an arm movably coupled to the base. One of the base and the arm may have a guide surface, and the other may have a follower that slides along the guide surface to constrain motion of the burr such that the prepared surface has at least one concave curvature and one convex curvature. |
| US10426490B2 |
Transparent pressure dressing device and methods for enabling hemostasis of blood
A transparent pressure dressing device enables hemostasis of blood in a perforation of a blood vessel. The transparent pressure dressing device includes a rectangular plate shaped artificial hand component and one or more adhesive fins. The artificial hand component includes a protuberance section positioned proximal to a distal edge of the artificial hand component, and the adhesive fins extend from an upper surface of the artificial hand component. The protuberance section of the artificial hand component is gradually pressed against the perforation on the blood vessel to enable hemostasis of the blood, and the adhesive fins are configured to adhere to a body surface of a user proximal to the perforation on the blood vessel. |
| US10426488B2 |
Exclusion of the left atrial appendage
A device for excluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) includes first and second members, each with first and second ends. The second ends are connected by a hinge. The first ends interlock to close the device about the LAA. The members are shaped such that they can exclude the LAA without causing the development of necrotic tissue. If desired, a flexible cover can be provided and the first and second members can be disposed within the cover. If such a cover is used, it will contact the LAA in order to cushion the contact between the members and the LAA and minimize the tendency of the LAA to bleed. The invention also includes methods for using the device to exclude the LAA. |
| US10426487B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for enclosing an anatomical opening
The present technology is directed generally to devices, systems, and methods for enclosing anatomical openings. In several embodiments, an aneurysm device is endovascularly deliverable to a site proximate to an arterial aneurysm. The aneurysm device includes a closure structure having a distal-facing aspect configured to at least partially occlude the aneurysm and a proximal-facing aspect configured to arch over lumina of an artery. The device further includes a supplemental stabilizer connected to the closure structure and configured to reside in the artery and press outward against a luminal wall thereof. In some embodiments, the device can also include a barrier spanning at least a portion of the distal-facing aspect of the closure structure and configured to further occlude a neck of the aneurysm. In further embodiments, the closure structure can be configured to restrict and/or divert flow to or from the aneurysm. |
| US10426485B2 |
Embolic coil detachment mechanism with heating element and kicker
Provided herein are a system, method, and apparatus for delivering a therapeutic device, e.g. an embolic coil, from a delivery tube at a target site in a patient's body. A heating element is disposed in the delivery tube that can be actuated remotely, and a layer of low temperature adhesive is applied at the heating element to retain the therapeutic device. The kicker in the form of, for example, a compressed spring is mounted within the delivery tube so as to be in contact with the therapeutic device for applying a constant ejector force that is countered by the adhesive force of the low temperature adhesive. When the heating element is actuated, the spring's ejector force overcomes the softened adhesive's adhesive force to force the therapeutic device out of the delivery tube. |
| US10426480B2 |
Cutting ring assembly with rigid cutting member
The present disclosure relates to a cut ring assembly including a backup member, an intermediate member and a cutting ring body. The intermediate member is formed of a thin, rigid material that is sandwiched between the backup member and the cutting ring body. The thin, rigid material is formed of a material having a hardness less than the hardness of the backup member and greater than the hardness of the cutting ring body. The present disclosure also relates to an anvil assembly including such a cut ring assembly. |
| US10426473B2 |
System and method for plicating a heart valve
A device for connecting together two opposing leaflets of a valve in a patient's heart, comprising: a first clip having a generally U-shape, comprising a first prong and a second prong, and a first bridge connecting the first prong to the second prong; a second clip having a generally U-shape, comprising a third prong and a fourth prong, and a second bridge connecting the third prong to the fourth prong; a third clip having a generally U-shape, comprising a fifth prong and a sixth prong, and a third bridge connecting the fifth prong to the sixth prong, wherein the third prong has a first elongate axis and the fifth prong has a second elongate axis and the third prong and the fifth prong are positioned to extend adjacent to and parallel with the first prong, and are configured to rotate about the first elongate axis and the fifth elongate axis respectively. |
| US10426471B2 |
Surgical instrument with multiple failure response modes
A surgical instrument includes a failure response system with a first circuit configured to detect a first operational error of the powered surgical stapling and cutting instrument, and a control circuit configured to activate a first failure response mode if the first operational error is detected. |
| US10426470B2 |
Stapling device with releasable knife carrier
A circular surgical stapling device includes a reload assembly that is supported on a distal end of an elongate shaft of the stapling device. The reload assembly includes a housing, a pusher assembly movably supported within the housing, a knife carrier movably supported within the pusher assembly, and an annular knife supported on the knife carrier. The elongate body includes a pusher drive member and a knife carrier pusher. The knife carrier includes first engagement structure that is configured to releasably engage second engagement structure formed on the knife carrier pusher to releasably couple the knife carrier pusher to the knife carrier. A reload insert or member is supported on or integrally formed with the housing of the reload assembly. The reload member includes a first portion configured to prevent separation of the first and second engagement structures and a second portion configured to accommodate separation of the first and second engagement structures. The reload member minimizes the likelihood of premature disengagement of the knife carrier from the knife carrier pusher while minimizing the force required to effect separation after the knife has been fully retracted into the housing. |
| US10426469B2 |
Surgical instrument comprising a primary firing lockout and a secondary firing lockout
A surgical stapling system is disclosed. The system comprises a distal end, an unspent staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples removably stored therein, a channel configured to receive the unspent staple cartridge, and an anvil configured to deform said staples. The system further comprises a firing drive movable through a firing stroke and a primary lockout configured to prevent the firing member from being moved through the firing stroke if the unspent staple cartridge is not positioned in the channel. The system further comprises a secondary lockout actuatable to prevent the firing member from being moved through the firing stroke, wherein the secondary lockout is actuated in response to the firing stroke being prevented by the primary lockout. |
| US10426468B2 |
Handheld electromechanical surgical system
A handheld electromechanical surgical device includes a non-sterile power-pack having a drive component(s) including a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom, a main processor configured to control each drive component, a battery configured to power each drive component, an electrical receptacle, and a control interface(s) configured to control a functionality of the drive component. A sterile outer shell housing is configured to removably encase the power-pack to define a sterile barrier thus enabling use in a surgical environment without breaking sterility. The outer shell housing includes a coupler configured to transmit a rotation from the rotatable drive shaft through the outer shell housing, a control button(s) operatively positioned such that actuation of the control button actuates the control interface, and a pass-through connector configured to transmit electrical communications from the electrical receptacle through the outer shell housing. |
| US10426459B2 |
Extra joint stabilization construct
The disclosure provides devices and methods of use pertaining to extra joint stabilization. Embodiments include a number of suture returning and locking anchors that feature both a suture return element and a suture locking feature that employs an interference fit between a flexible synthetic strand, a receiver of the anchor, and a set screw, where the receiver and the set screw each have a number of gradual, opposing tapers to facilitate gradual proximal-to-distal gripping and releasing of the flexible strand to achieve an optimal locking force while preventing severing of the flexible strand. Embodiments also include a counter-torque anchor driver configured to resist torsional forces generated during and translated to the anchor during set-screw insertion. Further embodiments include extra joint reinforcement, stabilization, and attachment constructs formed using the disclosed devices. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10426455B2 |
Surgical anchor and method of use
A surgical anchor and methods of use are disclosed. A variety of surgical techniques may be practiced to repair torn connections between soft tissue, such as tendons and ligaments, and bone. The surgical anchor simplifies the surgical techniques by channeling repair sutures from the soft tissue through a bore in the surgical anchor and then immobilizing the repair sutures between the surgical anchor and the bone. |
| US10426450B2 |
Retractor
A retractor for use in surgical operations comprises a pair of blade assemblies. In operation, the blade assemblies are initially in a closed position to assume a low profile, inserted into a relatively small incision, and stretched apart from each other, thereby stretching the skin about the incision to form an aperture longer than the incision. The retractor is adapted to rotate a first blade about a first axis and a second blade about a second axis. The retractor is adapted to move the pair of blade assemblies apart along a third axis. The retractor is adapted to pivot the first blade about a fourth axis and the second blade about a fifth axis. In some embodiments, a method of performing an operation, e.g. a spinal operation, on a patient using the disclosed retractor is provided. |
| US10426447B2 |
Biopsy device
Disclosed herein is a biopsy device for efficiently sampling a specimen from a biological tissue, particularly if the biological tissue is a soft tissue. The biopsy device includes: an elongate shaft; a piercing spike for piercing a biological tissue, the piercing spike being disposed on a longitudinally distal end of the elongate shaft; a screw disposed on the elongate shaft, for guiding a specimen sampled from a living body from the longitudinally distal end of the elongate shaft toward a longitudinally proximal end thereof; and a screw cutter disposed on the screw, for peeling the specimen off the living body. The screw cutter peels the specimen off the biological tissue while the piercing spike is piercing the biological tissue. |
| US10426441B2 |
Ultrasonic imaging system and method for extracting a nonlinear signal component
Method and device for performing ultrasonic imaging on a region of interest are disclosed. The method comprises: emitting a first ultrasonic pulse and receiving a first ultrasonic echo signal; emitting a second ultrasonic pulse and receiving a second ultrasonic echo signal; emitting a third ultrasonic pulse and receiving a third ultrasonic echo signal; extracting echo signal components from the first ultrasonic echo signal, the second ultrasonic echo signal and the third ultrasonic echo signal; and producing an ultrasonic image of the region of interest according to the echo signal component; wherein, amplitude weighting of the third ultrasonic pulse is equal to the sum of amplitude weightings of the first ultrasonic pulse and the second ultrasonic pulse in magnitude. The method processes and modulates the plurality of ultrasonic echo signals, so as to separate nonlinear components and linear components in the ultrasonic echo signals. |
| US10426436B2 |
Ultrasonic imaging apparatus and control method thereof
An ultrasonic probe includes a multi-dimensionally arrayed transducer, a matching layer, and a backing layer. The transducer includes element groups having different focal distances and simultaneously transmitting ultrasonic signals toward an object. According to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus using the multi-dimensionally arrayed transducer, a multi-focus transmission is performed. Thus, the multi-focus ultrasonic image may be acquired within a short period of time, thereby increasing frame rates, and a high-quality image in which all areas are focused may be quickly acquired. |
| US10426434B2 |
Method and device for detecting elasticity of viscous elastic medium
A method and a device for nondestructively detecting an elasticity of a viscoelastic medium are provided. The method includes: acquiring with an ultrasonic imaging probe an ultrasonic image of the viscoelastic medium; determining an area to detect the elasticity of the viscoelastic medium according to the ultrasonic image; driving the ultrasonic transducer probe with a low-frequency vibration by a vibrator so as to produce an elastic wave in the viscoelastic medium; producing an ultrasonic wave by the ultrasonic transducer probe, and transmitting the ultrasonic wave to the viscoelastic medium; collecting an ultrasonic echo; calculating an elastic parameter of the viscoelastic medium according to the collected ultrasonic echo. |
| US10426433B2 |
Method and device for detecting elasticity of viscous elastic medium
A method and a device for nondestructively detecting an elasticity of a viscoelastic medium are provided. The method includes: detecting a pressure applied to the viscoelastic medium by an ultrasonic transducer probe; in response to the pressure satisfying a predetermined condition, triggering detecting the elasticity of the viscoelastic medium; driving the ultrasonic transducer probe with a low-frequency vibration by a vibrator so as to produce an elastic wave in the viscoelastic medium; producing an ultrasonic wave by the ultrasonic transducer probe, and transmitting the ultrasonic wave to the viscoelastic medium; collecting an ultrasonic echo; calculating an elastic parameter of the viscoelastic medium according to the collected ultrasonic echo. |
| US10426432B2 |
Method and device for detecting elasticity of viscous elastic medium
A method and a device for nondestructively detecting an elasticity of a viscoelastic medium are provided. The method includes: driving an ultrasonic transducer probe with a low-frequency vibration by a vibrator so as to produce an elastic wave in the viscoelastic medium; producing an ultrasonic wave by the ultrasonic transducer probe, and transmitting the ultrasonic wave to the viscoelastic medium; collecting an ultrasonic echo when the elastic wave is propagated in the viscoelastic medium and the ultrasonic transducer probe stops or almost stops vibrating; calculating an elastic parameter of the viscoelastic medium according to the collected ultrasonic echo. |
| US10426429B2 |
Acoustic orthopedic tracking system and methods
Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for acquiring and providing information about orthopedic features of a body using acoustic energy. In some aspects, an acoustic orthopedic tracking system includes portable acoustic transducers to obtain orthopedic position information for feeding the information to an orthopedic surgical system for surgical operations. |
| US10426428B2 |
Method for data analysis and processing of an elasticity detection device, and elasticity detection device
Provided is a method for data analysis and processing of an elasticity detection device, and an elasticity detection device. The method includes: transmitting, by each elasticity detection device, a detection result to a cloud server if a communication connection between the elasticity detection device and the cloud server is determined to be normal so that the cloud server can store the detection result in a database. The elasticity detection device transmits a data analysis request to the cloud server, and the cloud server obtains from the database data to be analyzed corresponding to an analysis keyword, analyzes the data to be analyzed to obtain an analysis result, and transmits the analysis result to the elasticity detection device. Thus, the elasticity detection device can obtain a comprehensive and accurate analysis result for different analysis requirements by means of storage and analysis capability of the cloud server on massive detection results. |
| US10426426B2 |
Methods and apparatus for performing dynamic respiratory classification and tracking
A method for detecting thresholds in a breathing session is disclosed. The method comprises recording breathing sounds of a subject using a microphone. The method further comprises processing the breathing sounds to generate an audio respiratory signal and recognizing a plurality of breath cycles from the audio respiratory signal. Additionally, the method comprises extracting metrics related to a breath intensity and a breath rate from the plurality of breath cycles and producing a plurality of vectors using the metrics related to the breath intensity and the breath rate. Further, the method comprises calculating a master vector by summing the plurality of vectors and assigning each value in the master vector with a weighting coefficient and determining the thresholds using peak values in said master vector. |
| US10426423B2 |
Radiographing system and radiographing method for reducing scattered radiation component from radiographic image and generating long-sized image
A radiographing system and a radiographing method capable of improving the image quality of a long-sized image by appropriately correcting scattered radiation are disclosed. The radiographing system includes a plurality of radiation detecting apparatuses that can detect radiation and output radiographic images, a composition processing unit configured to generate a long-sized image by composing a plurality of radiographic images acquired from the plurality of radiation detecting apparatuses, and a scattered radiation correction unit configured to perform processing for correcting scattered radiation for a radiographic image output from at least one of the plurality of radiation detecting apparatuses. |
| US10426422B2 |
Radiographic apparatus, radiographic system, radiographic method, and storage medium
To quickly detect body movement during radiography and provide a radiographic image less affected by the body movement, a radiographic apparatus includes a detection unit including a first pixel that detects radiation and a second pixel that detects the radiation at a frame rate higher than a frame rate of the first pixel, and a body movement detection unit that, while a subject is irradiated with the radiation, detect body movement of the subject by comparing a plurality of pieces of radiographic data detected by the second pixel with each other. |
| US10426420B2 |
Mammography apparatus, control device, mammography apparatus control method, and mammography apparatus control program
A mammography apparatus includes: a moving unit that moves a compression plate in a compression direction in which the breast is compressed and a decompression direction in which the breast is decompressed; a radiation source; a pressure sensor that is used to measure a compression pressure which is a compression force of the compression plate per unit area; and a control unit that controls the moving unit such that the compression plate is moved to a first position where the compression pressure measured by the pressure sensor is a first compression pressure in the compression direction and is moved to a second position where the compression pressure measured by the pressure sensor is a second compression pressure in the decompression direction and performs control such that radiation is emitted from the radiation source in a state in which the compression plate is located at the second position. |
| US10426419B2 |
Method and magnetic resonance apparatus for setting acquisition parameters of a scan protocol
In a method and magnetic resonance (MR) apparatus for setting acquisition parameters of a scan protocol, in an operator control console, for a planned MR acquisition procedure of slice groups rotated with respect to one another through an angle relative to an axis of rotation, each containing at least one slice, a graphical representation of the slice groups is used for operator specification of the angle and/or the number of slice groups. After a graphical selection of a starting slice group by a user and selection of a radial slice group operating mode when a first operator action of the user is performed via an input device, the slice group number is increased while the angle is reduced. When a second operator action is performed via the input device, the slice group number is reduced while the angle is increased. The graphical representation is simultaneously updated in each case. |
| US10426414B2 |
System for tracking an ultrasonic probe in a body part
The present invention relates to a system for tracking the position of an ultrasonic probe in a body part. It is described to acquire (110) an X-ray image of a portion of a body part within which an ultrasonic probe (20) is positioned. First geometrical positional information of the ultrasonic probe in the portion of the body part is determined (120), utilizing the X-ray image. At least one ultrasonic image comprising a part of a body feature with the ultrasonic probe is acquired (130), the acquiring (130) comprising acquiring (140) an ultrasonic image of the at least one ultrasonic image at a later time than a time of acquisition of the X-ray image. Second geometrical positional information of the ultrasonic probe in the body part at the later time is determined (150), comprising utilizing the first geometrical positional information and the at least one ultrasonic image comprising the part of the body feature. |
| US10426413B2 |
Patient alarm data application
A patient alarm application provides a way for allowing clinical personnel to monitor and control patient-specific alarm settings. A user interface allows clinical personnel to compare graphical representations of unit population vital signs data with patient-specific vital signs data as well timelines of alarms for the patient. Analysis of the alarm data allows the user interface to show clinical personnel the estimated effects of changes to alarm threshold settings. |
| US10426412B2 |
Methods and apparatus for displaying three-dimensional orientation of a steerable distal tip of an endoscope
The present invention relates, generally, to reporting the approximate three-dimensional orientation of the steerable distal portion of an endoscope to the user of the endoscope. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for providing the endoscope-user a display from which to more easily determine the approximate three-dimensional orientation of the steerable distal portion of the endoscope, thereby facilitating navigation of the endoscope. The present invention also relates to a system and method for limiting the amount the steerable distal portion can bend overall to reduce or eliminate the user's ability to over-retroflex the steerable distal portion of the endoscope. |
| US10426409B2 |
Method and device for detecting a neural response in a neural measurement
A method for processing a neural measurement obtained in the presence of artifact, in order to detect whether a neural response is present in the neural measurement. A neural measurement is obtained from one or more sense electrodes. The neural measurement is correlated against a filter template, the filter template comprising at least three half cycles of an alternating waveform, amplitude modulated by a window. From an output of the correlating, it is determined whether a neural response is present in the neural measurement. |
| US10426408B2 |
Signal detection device and signal detection method
A signal detection device includes a measurer, an arithmetic operation unit, and signal period detector, and detects information such as a cardiac cycle with high accuracy by causing resonance of only a signal such as a heartbeat, the signal having strong pulse characteristics. The measurer measures a signal. The arithmetic operation unit performs nonlinear arithmetic operation processing for amplifying a pulse-like component of the signal measured by the measurer and suppressing a component other than the pulse-like component of the signal measured by the measurer. The signal period detector detects a periodic signal from an output of the arithmetic operation unit. |
| US10426406B2 |
Detecting and suppressing noise signals of a differential voltage measuring system
Methods, noise detection devices, and differential voltage measuring systems are provided for detecting noise signals for the purpose of measuring cardiac movements in a patient. In the method, contact is made with the patient by at least two measuring electrodes having at least one associated measuring channel. Furthermore, a heartbeat measurement is performed. During the heartbeat measurement, signals from the patient are detected over the at least one measuring channel. Then, a check is made of whether the detected signals have been caused by noise by comparing the detected signals with at least one heartbeat type that was identified in the course of the learning procedure. |
| US10426404B2 |
Sensor jacket
A sensor guide wire includes a sensor element arranged in a jacket in a sensor region of the sensor guide wire; a core wire extending at least partly along a length of the sensor guide wire; and at least one electrical lead connected to the sensor element. The jacket is tubular and includes proximal and distal end openings, a jacket wall, a first opening arranged in the jacket wall, and a second opening arranged in the jacket wall, the first and second openings being proximate to the sensor element. The core wire is adapted to extend through the jacket via the proximal and distal end openings. At least a portion of the first opening and at least a portion of the second opening are both located in the same cross-section of the sensor guide wire, the cross-section being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sensor guide wire. |
| US10426403B2 |
Methods of testing for allergen sensitivity
A method of testing for specificity and strength of an allergic reaction is performed by penetrating the skin of an individual with the microneedle array comprising a plurality of epitopes and determining the response of the skin to the allergens. The response can be measured with a thermal imaging device. Analysis, and optionally treatment, can be provided to the individual. |
| US10426398B2 |
Methods for optically measuring muscle sarcomere length
Methods and systems for measuring muscle sarcomere length are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method comprises illuminating a set of muscle fibers with electromagnetic radiation, measuring an intensity of the electromagnetic radiation as reflected from the muscle fibers, the measuring occurring as a function of wavelength, determining wavelengths corresponding to maximums of reflected intensity, and correlating the determined wavelengths with respective muscle sarcomere lengths. In an embodiment, a system comprises an illumination source system for illuminating the set of muscle fibers with electromagnetic radiation, and an analyzer for measuring the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation as reflected from the muscle fibers. |
| US10426395B2 |
Method for screening a patient for alzheimer's disease
The present system is directed in various embodiments to devices, systems and methods for detection, evaluation and/or monitoring olfactory dysfunction by measuring and determining the patient's olfactory detection threshold for the left and the right nostril. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for detecting an asymmetric differential in a patient's olfactory detection threshold (left vs right nostril) which, when present, may be used as a tool to screen, detect, diagnose and/or monitor relative olfactory deterioration resulting from Alzheimer's disease. A preferred embodiment comprises cascading aromas by serially administering more than one pure odorant to the patient's nostrils, left vs right, with measurement of the time, or numbers of breaths, required to cognitively notice the pure odorants' presence. |
| US10426392B2 |
Systems and methods for determination of cannabis impairment using a triaxial gyroscope assembly
The invention provides systems and methods to determine cannabis impairment using gyroscopes to sense impaired movement of a suspect. The system includes a triaxial gyroscope assembly that transmits wireless signals indicative of the movement to a computing device configured to receive and store the signals and compute and display cannabis impairment of the suspect based on the signals. The method identifies cannabis impairment, including attaching a triaxial gyroscope assembly to a suspect, computing signals indicative of the movement, transmitting the signals to a computing device, and displaying an indicator of cannabis impairment on the computing device. |
| US10426389B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for electrode capacitance calculation and application
The double layer capacitance of a working electrode of a sensor may be measured with minimal disruption to the sensor equilibrium by open circuiting the working electrode and measuring the voltage drift on a periodic, or as-needed, basis. The values of the double layer capacitance may be monitored over time to determine, e.g., sensor age and condition. |
| US10426386B2 |
Non-invasive blood glucose level measurement method and non-invasive blood glucose level measurement device
A non-invasive blood glucose level measurement device (1) is provided with a pulse waveform measurement unit (2) having FBG sensors (4) for measuring an acceleration pulse wave of a test subject; and a data-processing unit (3) for calculating the blood glucose level of the test subject at the point in time of measurement of the acceleration pulse wave, from waveform information of the measured acceleration pulse wave, on the basis of a predetermined correlation. The correlation is a calibration curve constructed by carrying out a PLS regression analysis, using the blood glucose level measured by a non-invasive blood glucose method as the objective variable, and a simultaneously-measured acceleration pulse wave as the explanatory variable. A non-invasive blood glucose level measurement device capable of measuring a blood glucose level at about the same measurement accuracy as an invasive blood glucose measurement device can be achieved thereby. |
| US10426381B2 |
Connectors with switchable terminal loads
Switchable grounded terminal loads are built into, or otherwise coupled to, connectors on motherboards and control devices. The terminal loads are coupled to the bus termination at the connector when the connector is “stuffed” (connected to a mating connector). The switchable grounded terminal loads replace dummy connectors in preventing empty “unstuffed” connectors from increasing error risks on active channels. |
| US10426379B2 |
Vestibular testing apparatus
A system for detecting and recording head orientations of a person includes: a first sensor device capable of providing sensor data regarding a head orientation of a person in a three-dimensional space; a medical data acquisition system configured for storing and outputting the sensor data from the first sensor device; and a processor configured for processing the sensor data from the medical data acquisition system, outputting a first signal representing the head orientation, and generating an image for presentation by a graphical display; wherein the image comprises: a first reference indicator; an orientation indicator, wherein a position of the orientation indicator in the image is determined based on the first signal from the processor, and a feedback indicator when a first condition is met. |
| US10426373B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and method of reconstructing MR image by using neural network
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus includes a processor, and a memory storing a program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to acquire first data of a subsampled magnetic resonance (MR) image, acquire, based on a learning model using a neural network, first reconstructed data with respect to rows of pixels in a first phase encoding direction of the first data of the subsampled MR image, and obtain a reconstructed image corresponding to the subsampled MR image, using the first reconstructed data. |
| US10426371B2 |
Muscle condition measurement sheet
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a muscle condition measurement sheet that can quantitatively detect the amplitude and latency of an evoked electromyogram EMG or an evoked mechanomyogram MMG and correctly evaluate the state of activity of a muscle. A pair of stimulating electrodes and all myoelectric detection electrodes come into intimate contact with a body surface of a muscle, appearing on a back surface of an insulating sheet spaced at predetermined intervals; accordingly, the relative position between an electrical stimulation position and the myoelectric detection electrode is fixed and the amplitude and latency of the evoked electromyogram EMG can be quantitatively detected without depending on the stimulation position of an electrical stimulation signal. |
| US10426367B2 |
Hand-held vital signs monitor
The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC. |
| US10426359B2 |
Methods and systems for arrhythmia tracking and scoring
A dashboard centered around arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation tracking is provided. The dashboard includes a heart or cardiac health score that can be calculated in response to data from the user such as their ECG and other personal information and cardiac health influencing factors. The dashboard also provides to the user recommendations or goals, such as daily goals, for the user to meet and thereby improve their heart or cardiac health score. These goals and recommendations may be set by the user or a medical professional and routinely updated as his or her heart or cardiac health score improves or otherwise changes. The dashboard is generally displayed from an application provided on a smartphone or tablet computer of the user. |
| US10426358B2 |
Internet of things (IoT) personal tracking apparatus, system, and method
Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality. In some embodiments, an IoT-capable personal tracking device might receive sensor data from each of a plurality of sensors, and might analyze the sensor data to identify one or more external IoT-capable devices with which to interact and to determine one or more tasks to be performed by the identified IoT-capable devices, each based at least in part on the sensor data. In some cases, the plurality of first sensors might comprise at least one of one or more sensors that monitor physical conditions of a user's body and/or one or more sensors that monitor environmental conditions external to the user's body. The personal tracking device might subsequently autonomously send, via machine-to-machine communication, control instructions to each of the identified external IoT-capable devices, based on the determined tasks. Multiple personal tracking devices may also be used. |
| US10426349B2 |
Resonance Raman spectroscopy analyzer instrument for biomolecules in tissues and cells
A method to detect vibrations associated with biomolecules in tissues and cellsuses Resonance Raman (RR) spectroscopy to measure specific biomolecules in tissue and cells signals. The changes of RR lines of key molecules present to the chemical conformations and change due to disease such as cancer and heart disease. Biomolecules are collagen, flavins, tryptophan, NADH, NAD, etc. The laser beams excite RR of vibration associated with absorption of the key native molecules in tissue (Tryptophan, NADH, Flavins, Collagen, carotenoids, porphyrins and others. The margin assessment and RR images in 2D and 3D regions are found by RR signals using position scanners. The intensity and the numbers of molecule fingerprints indicate the presence of and the degree of the changes of chemical conformations. |
| US10426346B2 |
Optical tomography digital impression imaging system and method for use thereof
Provided are an optical tomography digital-impression imaging system and a method for use thereof, said system including: an optical coherence tomography scanner, used for obtaining tomographic slice thicknesses of a plurality of tissue areas of each optical tomography digital image; an information analysis and processing component electrically connected to the optical coherence tomography scanner. The information analysis and processing component has a refractive index compensation and optical path correction functions; by way of analysis and processing, tomographic slice thickness correction values corresponding to the tissue areas are obtained, thus establishing a digital model of the tissue areas. |
| US10426343B2 |
Physiology detecting garment, physiology detecting monitoring system and manufacturing method of textile antenna
A physiology detecting garment, a physiology detecting monitoring system, and a manufacturing method of a textile antenna are provided. The physiology detecting garment detects and collects physiology information of a wearer. The physiology detecting garment includes a garment, a textile antenna and a detecting device. The textile antenna is made of a conductive composition including a conductive nanowire and a polyurethane polymer. The textile antenna is thermal-compression bonded to the garment. The detecting device is electrically connected to the textile antenna and emits a detecting signal via the textile antenna. |
| US10426338B2 |
Scleral coil eye tracking system
A wearable eye tracking system includes a pair of looping coils in a Helmholtz configuration and an additional looping coil. In one configuration, areas enclosed by the pair of looping coils in the Helmholtz configuration are in parallel with each other, while an area enclosed by the additional looping coil is offset from (i.e., not parallel with) the areas enclosed by the pair of looping coils. In this configuration, the pair of looping coils generates uniform magnetic fields between the two areas of the pair of looping coils in a first direction orthogonal to the areas of the pair of looping coils, and the additional looping coil generates additional non-uniform (or divergent) magnetic fields in a second direction transversal to the first direction. |
| US10426335B2 |
Ophthalmic image display device and ophthalmic imaging device
An ophthalmic image display device having, a display controller that displays a B mode image, a blood vessel enhanced image representing a same cross section as the B mode image, and one or more front images individually formed based on a three dimensional data set acquired by performing optical coherence tomography on a subject's eye in a predetermined layout. Further, the display controller displays a cross section position indicator that indicates a position of a cross section of the B mode image over at least one of the one or more front images. In addition, the display controller synchronously performs changing of a display position of the cross section position indicator and updating of a display of each of the B mode image and the blood vessel enhanced image in accordance with an operation for moving the cross section position indicator performed using an operation unit. |
| US10426333B2 |
Directional illusions based on motion pixels and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a means for creating a visual illusion of directional movement based on stationary motion elements referred to as “motion pixels.” In various embodiments, methods for using the directional illusion are provided, such as 1) the measurement and/or assessment of visual performance in active and virtual reality environments, 2) the measurement and/or assessment of acuity, in conjunction with eye trackers so as to measure visual performance in nonverbal or potentially malingering observers, 3) the enhancement of advertising and marketing by drawing attention to a desired symbol, and 4) the enhancement of images so as to produce the appearance of motion in otherwise stationary images. |
| US10426331B2 |
Automated quantification of nonperfusion in the retina using optical coherence tomography angiography
Disclosed are methods and systems for measuring areas of nonperfusion in the retina using OCT imaging. The disclosed methods and systems allow for the automated segmentation and quantification of avascular areas of the retina utilizing information obtained from both structural OCT and OCT angiography (OCTA) data. The disclosed methods include filtering approaches which enhance vessel structure while suppressing noise, dynamic thresholding approaches to mitigate the detrimental effects of within-scan variability and low scan quality, and distance transform-based approaches to improve detection of ischemic regions. When combined with methods such as projection-resolved OCTA, the sensitivity to detect nonperfusion within different plexuses of the inner retina is demonstrated. In the clinical setting of diabetic retinopathy, the disclosed methods and systems show high sensitivity and specificity to detect the mild non-proliferative form of the disease with high reproducibility. |
| US10426330B2 |
Self-illuminated handheld lens for retinal examination and photography and related method thereof
System and method directed towards providing full and even illumination of a patient's retina through lighting integrated into a handheld fundus lens. By integrating the lighting, the method and system reduces and even eliminate many lens artifacts and reflections. By increasing the accuracy, quality, and field of view afforded during clinical examination of the retina, the method and system will allow practitioners to make more accurate diagnoses and will increase safety during retinal surgical procedures. |
| US10426329B2 |
Multipurpose self-illuminating dental mirror
A multipurpose self-illuminating dental mirror is made up of three detachable assemblies. A first assembly includes a head and shank. The head has a mirrored forward surface and a rear transparent surface that includes one or more rear-facing light sources. The shank is connected to the head at an angle and has one or more forward-facing light sources extending from the shank at the connection of the shank with the head. The light sources of the first assembly are used to provide illumination for the mirrored forward surface of the first assembly. The second assembly includes a handle that encloses one or more batteries used to power the light sources of the first assembly. The third assembly includes a laser pointer and a housing for a pen or stylus. The one or more batteries of the second assembly are also used to power the laser pointer. |
| US10426326B2 |
Fiber optic correction of astigmatism
An optical probe for use in medical instrumentation where a sheath is covering the optical probe, wherein the optical probe is configured to correct astigmatism by incorporating asymmetric optical powers. |
| US10426321B2 |
Two-part endoscope surgical device
The present invention provides a two-part robotic device for positioning of a hand tool, comprising: a. a fixed base unit constantly fix to its position; b. a detachable body unit reversibly coupled to said fixed base unit, coupled to said current medical instrument; wherein said fixed base unit is adapted to provide independent movement to said hand tool, said independent movement selected from the group consisting of rotation and translation, and further wherein said detachable body unit is removable and replaceable from said fixed base unit such that upon exchange of said hand tool for a second hand tool, said second hand tool is placed in substantially the same location as the location of said hand tool prior to said exchange. |
| US10426320B2 |
Single use medical devices
A single use medical device can include a single use medical device module configured for use in a medical procedure. The single use medical device can also include an electronic component having a one-time programmable (“OTP”) component that is configured to render the single use medical device module unusable after being used in the medical procedure in the subject. The single use medical device can also include a self-sacrificing module (SSM) that is configured to self-destruct and render the single use medical device unusable upon being cleaned or sterilized after being used in the medical procedure in the subject. The SSM can be operably coupled with a system controller module (SCM), which can read the state of the SSM and determine whether or not the medical device has undergone cleaning or sterilization. |
| US10426318B2 |
Image processing apparatus, endoscope system, and image processing method
There are provided an image processing apparatus, an endoscope system, and an image processing method for assisting diagnosis more effectively by calculating more intuitive and useful information than blood vessel information for a specific submucosal depth. An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to function as an image acquisition unit that acquires an endoscope image, a blood vessel extraction unit that extracts a blood vessel at a specific depth of the observation target from the endoscope image, a blood vessel information calculation unit that calculates blood vessel information regarding the blood vessel extracted by the blood vessel extraction unit, and a blood vessel parameter calculation unit that calculates a blood vessel parameter, which is relevant to the blood vessel at the specific depth, by calculation using the blood vessel information. |
| US10426317B2 |
Medical signal processing device and medical observation system
A medical signal processing device receives an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processes the image signal. The medical signal processing device includes a signal processing unit configured to generate a plurality of transmission image signals from the image signal. The transmission image signals each include a plurality of distributed image signals obtained by distributing the image signal, at least any of the transmission image signals includes, as auxiliary data, data of at least part of distributed image signals different from the distributed image signals included in the transmission image signal, and the transmission image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through a plurality of respective signal transmission paths. |
| US10426315B2 |
Dishwasher
A dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a wash chamber wherein the wash chamber has an access opening, having a first dishrack movably mounted to the tub, a second dishrack, and at least a first and second removable dishrack supported and having corresponding first and second sets of support elements. |
| US10426313B2 |
Dishwasher
A dishwasher that includes: a tub configured to accommodate an object; a main arm that is configured to (i) rotate about a first axis inside the tub, (ii) guide first water of the incoming water through a first flow path and second water of the incoming water through a second flow path, and (iii) spray the first water to the object; an auxiliary arm that is configured to (i) rotate about a second axis inside the tub and (ii) spray the second water to the object; and an auxiliary arm connector that couples the main arm to the auxiliary arm and that is rotatable with the auxiliary arm, the auxiliary arm connector including: an auxiliary flow path guide that is configured to (i) guide the second water from the main arm to the auxiliary arm and (ii) control water pressure of the second water is disclosed. |
| US10426310B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
Provided is a vacuum cleaner including a cleaner body; a moving wheel installed at both side surfaces of the cleaner body to be rotatable for travel of the cleaner body and configured to rotatably support the cleaner body; and a wheel motor assembly provided between an outer surface of the cleaner body and the moving wheel and configured to rotate the moving wheel for the travel of the cleaner body, wherein the wheel motor assembly is rotatably coupled to the moving wheel at a rear of a vertical extension line of a rotating center of the moving wheel. |
| US10426309B2 |
Electric blower and vacuum cleaner
An electric blower comprising: an electric motor; and a fan rotated by the electric motor, wherein the electric motor includes a stator, a rotor connected to the fan, and a frame accommodating the stator and the rotor, the stator includes a plurality of stator cores respectively having a core tooth portion facing the rotor, a coil portion attached to the stator core to form a magnetic pole at the core tooth portion, and a spacer inserted between the stator cores to press the stator cores against the frame, and the frame includes a regulation portion regulating position of the stator core pressed by the spacer. |
| US10426299B2 |
Exfoliation and body cream application mitt
An exfoliation and body cream application mitt is configured to apply a thickened liquid to a human user. The exfoliation and body cream application mitt has a back side and a front side joined to one another forming a pocket therebetween. The front side is adapted to accomplish exfoliation and the back side is adapted to accomplish lotion application. A soft fabric arranged within the back side and configured to gently spread body creams, foams and lotions to a skin surface. A wrist section is arranged between the back side and the front side, defining an opening for receiving a hand of a user. |
| US10426290B2 |
Water distribution system for a beverage dispenser
The present application provides a water distribution system with a flow of water therethrough. The water distribution system may include one or more water lines, a number of flow control passages in communication with the one or more water lines, a number of flow controllers with a number of preset flow rates positioned about the flow control passages, and a number of flow control valves positioned about the flow control passages such that opening one of the flow control valves allows the flow of water to flow through one of the flow control passages with the preset flow rate. |
| US10426289B2 |
Brewing material holder with a top water spray
A brewing material holder includes a closed bottom water dispersing member including ports providing streams of water from just under a holder lid bottom, for uniformly dispersing water into the brewing material in the holder. When water is injected into the holder, the flow of water is captured in the water dispersion member and directed up to the ports and sprayed horizontally or vertically into the brewing material, and sinks into brewing material contained in the brewing chamber. The water dispersion member may be attached to the holder lid or be part of the holder lid. A single centered port may be provided in the bottom of the dispensing member provides an additional spray and also helps drain the dispensing member after use. |
| US10426285B2 |
Belt hanger, and belt hanging structure using the same
A belt hanger includes a support member capable of supporting at least a locking pin of a pin-type belt that includes a single-pin buckle, and the belt hanger suspends and holds the pin-type belt by supporting the locking pin with use of the support member. The support member includes a first support portion that can simultaneously support a plurality of portions of the locking pin that are separated in the length direction of the locking pin. |
| US10426278B2 |
Product display belt and assembly
A product display belt for a product display assembly may comprise a flexible strip having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end and a back end; a plurality of hinges mounted to the bottom surface of the flexible strip to form a linear array of separated hinges extending from the front end towards the back end of the flexible strip; and a plurality of flaps, each flap having a front facing surface, a back facing surface, and a top surface, each flap mounted to an associated hinge of the plurality of hinges at the back facing surface below the top surface of the flap such that the flap has a free top end and extends downwardly away from the bottom surface of the flexible strip. Other product display belts and product display assemblies comprising the belts are provided. |
| US10426277B2 |
Inflatable under the bed filler
A filler formed to fit underneath a bed frame is provided. The filler includes a membrane. The membrane may include a top layer, bottom layer, and a sidewall connecting the top layer and the bottom layer together. An internal pocket is formed within the membrane. The internal pocket is capable of receiving and retaining a gas, thereby making the membrane an inflatable membrane. A valve is secured to the membrane and forms a fluid connection from the internal pocket to an outside, allowing users to inflate and deflate the membrane. |
| US10426276B2 |
Control system for baby swing and control method for baby swing
The invention discloses a control system for a baby swing. The control system comprises a driving motor for applying a force and a control device for controlling the driving motor. The control device comprises a gyroscope disposed on a swing arm for detecting an angular velocity of the swing arm when the swing arm passes the lowest point and outputting an angular velocity detection signal; and a control module coupled to an output end of the gyroscope for receiving and responding to the angular velocity detection signal, so as to adjust a duty ratio of the driving motor in energization and change the action time of the driving motor. The control system for the baby swing according to the invention achieves the same swing angle for babies of different weights. |
| US10426275B2 |
Adjustable child carrier
An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. |
| US10426268B1 |
Furniture cushion
A furniture cushion comprises a matrix of pocketed springs, each spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric. Foam at least partially surrounds the matrix and is secured to a cushion frame. The foam is bowed upwardly over the matrix of pocketed springs to create a crown. A webbing sheet underneath an opening in the cushion frame creates a cavity inside which the matrix of pocketed springs resides. The flexibility of the webbing sheet and crown of the foam create an active suspension system which provides support and comfort. |
| US10426265B2 |
Convertible vehicle having a transportation mode and a fixation mode
A convertible vehicle having a transportation mode and a fixation mode is disclosed. The convertible vehicle includes a framework assembly, a plurality of wheels connected to the framework assembly, and a carrier member pivotally connected to the framework assembly. The framework assembly includes a first framework unit and a second framework unit pivotally connected to each other. In the fixation mode of the convertible vehicle, the first framework unit and the second framework unit are folded to form a horizontal platform, each of the wheels is located at a lower surface of the first framework unit or the second framework unit and located at a horizontal plane for transportation, and the carrier member is placed on the horizontal platform for carrying objects. In the fixation mode of the convertible vehicle, the first framework unit and the second framework unit are unfolded to be inclined and to form an X-shape structure, each of the wheels is located at the lower surface of the inclined first framework unit or the inclined second framework unit, and the carrier member is placed on the framework for carrying objects. |
| US10426264B2 |
Portable organizer system
A portable organizer system, including a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element. |
| US10426254B2 |
Systems and methods for providing angle guidance for a user operating an oral hygiene device
An oral hygiene device (100) including at least one sensor (104) to improve a user's operation of the oral hygiene device is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the oral hygiene device includes a longitudinal shaft (102), an attachment assembly (112), a handle portion (110), a suspension system (106), at least two sensors (104a, 104b), and at least one processor (132). The at least one processor is operable to receive an amount of force applied to the attachment assembly, which is detected by the at least two sensors. An angle that the attachment assembly is applied is also determined, the angle being based on the detected amount of force. In one embodiment, the angle and the amount of force are displayed within a user interface to the user to help the user improve their oral hygiene technique. |
| US10426244B2 |
System and method for a nail manipulation
A system for a nail manipulation, such as producing an object onto the nail, comprises a shape information providing means, object or design providing means, manipulation means and controlling means. The shape information providing means typically scans the shape and/or position of the nail for providing first controlling data. The object providing means typically provides object data related to the object to be produced for providing second controlling data. The manipulation means is e.g. a 3D printer or dispensing means, which produces the object onto the nail. The controlling means is used for controlling the operation of the manipulation means based on the first and second controlling data in order to produce said desired object onto the nail to be manipulated. |
| US10426239B2 |
Receiving device
A receiving device includes a casing, a guiding member, a rotation member, a key, and a pushrod. The casing includes a baseboard, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a receiving member. The guiding member is received in the receiving member and defines a receiving groove. The rotation member rotatably covers the receiving groove and defines a bump element. The bump element is mounted on the first side plate through a first spring. The key is movably arranged in the casing. The pushrod includes a first end, a second end, and a spindle. The key is driven by an external force to drive the pushrod to rotate about the spindle, and the pushrod drives the rotation member to rotate until the receiving groove is no longer covered, thus the receiving groove is opened. |
| US10426238B2 |
Case having double thermoplastic polyurethane layers for electronic devices
A case for an electronic device includes: a protective cover having a side wall wherein the side wall significantly covers a side portion of the electronic device and the side wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the inner surface faces the electronic device and a longitudinal recess is formed on the inner surface; and a longitudinal insert member removably received in the longitudinal recess. The longitudinal insert member includes an inner wall and an outer wall and the inner wall faces the electronic device. The longitudinal insert member is provided with a plurality of holes and the holes are separated by a plurality of partitions. The structure by the holes is effective in protecting the electronic device from impact or shock. |
| US10426235B2 |
Portable shade provider
One embodiment of a portable shade maker includes a collapsible cart and a telescoping and tiltable umbrella for the protection and comfort of individuals conducting activities that is lightweight and easy to relocate according to the chosen activity. The load platform can have a flange base that can accept and secure an umbrella. In addition, it can be used to carry supplies, tools, and activity equipment on its load platform to the destination location. |
| US10426234B1 |
Multi-angle multi-function umbrella
A multi-angle multi-function umbrella comprises: a first foot, a second foot, a mounting plate bolted to the first and second feet, a lower post attached to the mounting plate, an upper post, a middle post, a first inner core inserted into the lower and middle posts, a second inner core inserted into the middle and upper posts, a central tube, a spool, a crank rotatably attached to the spool, a rope threaded through the central tube, central ribs, central arms pivotably attached to the central ribs, an adjustable central canopy attached to the central ribs to adjust to different heights, an intersector slidably attached to the central tube, first ribs pivotably connected to the intersector and central arms, second ribs, third ribs, first coil caps pivotably connected to the first and second ribs, second coil caps pivotably connected to the second and third ribs, raising arms foldably attached to the intersector, an adjustable ring canopy attached to the first and second ribs, and adjusting flaps sewn to the adjustable ring canopy to adjust it to multiple different sizes. |
| US10426233B2 |
Method for manufacturing waterproof fastener tape
A method for manufacturing a waterproof fastener tape includes the steps of: forming a viscous waterproof layer on a releasable substrate; attaching the viscous waterproof layer formed on the releasable substrate to a fastener tape base fabric, and peeling the releasable substrate off the viscous waterproof layer that has been attached to the fastener tape base fabric; promoting curing of the viscous waterproof layer formed on the fastener tape base fabric to form a reduced-viscosity waterproof layer; and after the promoting of curing of the viscous waterproof layer, covering an exposed surface of the reduced-viscosity waterproof layer formed on the fastener tape base fabric with a releasable cover. |
| US10426230B2 |
Three-dimensional shoe manufacturing
Described are methods for the manufacture of a shoe, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as a shoe manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a shoe includes providing a three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component and processing the three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component, wherein the processing includes an individually controllable succession of processing steps. |
| US10426228B2 |
Shoelace with magnets
A shoelace includes a cord having two ends, two aglets, one at each end of the cord, and two or more magnets integrated within the shoelace. |
| US10426225B2 |
Shoe with a high heel to low heel conversion
A convertible shoe may include a sole and a plurality of interchangeable heel portions, each selectively attachable to the sole. The heel portions may each include a mounting surface configured to interface with a heel receiver of the sole. The heel receiver may include a fixed hook and a movable hook, with the movable hook being operable by an actuator coupled to a bottom surface of the sole. |
| US10426224B2 |
Three layer shoe construction with improved cushioning, breathability, flexibility and water displacement
A shoe construction including an outsole having a first section which includes portions of the forefoot and midfoot areas, a second section which includes portions of the forefoot, midfoot and hind foot areas, and a third section which includes portions of the midfoot and hind foot areas, the first and third sections including a plurality of curved and straight grooves and the second section including a plurality of diagonal grooves, the outsole further including a cavity, raised projections and a pair of protrusions for mating with a projected area and corresponding grooves and recesses on the midsole when the outsole and midsole are mated together, the midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the proximal face of the midsole including a second cavity for receiving the insole, the insole having a top face including a plurality of raised projections. |
| US10426222B2 |
Sole structure for an article of footwear
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an upper element, a lower element positioned below the upper element and a flexure element. The flexure element may be joined to one of the upper element and the lower element. The flexure element may be configured for slidingly contacting the other of the upper element and the lower element when a vertical compressive load is applied to the upper element. A second flexure element may be provided that extends from the upper element toward the lower element (or vice versa). An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. |
| US10426218B2 |
Retractable high heel shoe
A retractable high heel shoe. The retractable high heel shoe includes a shoe having an upper portion extending perpendicularly upwards from a sole defining an interior volume that can receive a foot therein. A heel having a lower side is affixed to the sole at a rear side of the shoe. The heel includes a plurality of sections that can telescopically move between an extended position and a retracted position. |
| US10426215B2 |
Helmet with facemask adjustment mechanism
A protective helmet including a helmet body, a facemask extending from the front portion to cover at least a portion of a face of a wearer, and one or more adjustment mechanisms securing the facemask to the helmet body. The adjustment mechanism(s) is/are connected to the helmet, include(s) an engagement member engaged with the facemask, is/are selectively engageable with the facemask in at least two vertically spaced apart positions of the facemask relative to the helmet body, and allow(s) toolless adjustment between the vertically spaced apart positions. Adjustment mechanisms and methods of positioning a facemask are also discussed. |
| US10426214B2 |
Protective head gear with moveable members
Disclosed are devices, systems, methods, products, and implementations, including a head gear device that includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, at least one sensor to measure one or more of, for example, force and/or motion, and one or more moveable members, the one or more moveable members configured to be displaced to apply a counterforce to a head of the user based, at least in part, on detection of one or more of, for example, a force component applied to the user and/or motion undergone by the user. |
| US10426208B2 |
Modular lighted tree
A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion. |
| US10426201B2 |
Garment waistband
An improved waistband for lower body garments, such as pantyhose, tights, leggings, or underwear. The waistband is knitted as a tube on a circular knitting machine with horizontal courses with respect to the length of the tube. The tube is configured into a continuous loop and seamed. The tube is perpendicularly sewn to the top of the panty portion of the garment to create the waistband such that the knit courses in the waistband align vertically with respect to the length of the garment. The vertical alignment of the courses in the waistband provide comfort and support while resisting the roll down effect that occurs in knitted waistbands having horizontally aligned courses. |
| US10426200B2 |
Aerosol delivery device
The present disclosure relates to a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The cartridge may include a base, a reservoir substrate, and an atomizer. The reservoir substrate may define a cavity therethrough. The atomizer may comprise a liquid transport element and a heating element extending at least partially about the liquid transport element. The atomizer may extend through the cavity through the reservoir substrate such that the heating element is positioned proximate an end of the reservoir substrate. Ends of the liquid transport element may extend to an opposing end of the reservoir substrate. A related method for assembling a cartridge for a smoking article is also provided. |
| US10426199B2 |
Cartridge, components and methods for generating an inhalable medium
A cartridge is provided for use with an apparatus for generating an inhalable medium. The cartridge has a container for holding a liquid and a receptacle for receiving a solid material. A shell is provided around the outside of the liquid container. A channel is defined between the liquid container and the shell. Liquid exiting the container can flow, in the form of at least one of a vapor and an aerosol, through the channel to the receptacle and through solid material received by the receptacle in use. |
| US10426198B2 |
Electrical connector for an electronic vaping device
At least one example embodiment relates to an e-vaping device. Some example embodiments include a vaporizer assembly, a power supply for supplying power to the vaporizer assembly, a male connector connected to the vaporizer assembly or the power supply and a female connector connected to the vaporizer assembly or the power supply. The male connector may include a first male electrode and a second male electrode encompassed by the first male electrode. The female connector may include a first female electrode and a second female electrode encompassed by the first female electrode. |
| US10426197B2 |
Aerosol-generating system with enhanced airflow management
An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid storage portion having a housing holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a capillary medium. The housing has an opening. A fluid permeable heater assembly includes an arrangement of electrically conductive filaments arranged to define a substantially non-planar air impingement surface. The fluid permeable heater assembly extends across the opening of the housing. The capillary medium is provided in contact with the heater assembly. The capillary medium draws the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the electrically conductive filament arrangement. The capillary medium includes a capillary medium opening allowing airflow to pass through the capillary medium. |
| US10426193B2 |
Container
Embodiments relate to a container for an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavored vapor delivery system. The container has a rigid elongate body which defines a chamber including an end and an insert received in the end having first and ancillary openings that lead into the chamber. The insert includes a dividing wall to separate the first and ancillary openings in the insert so that an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system inserted into the chamber through the first opening protrudes therefrom and is supported in an upright position within the chamber by the insert. A lid is pivotally attached to the body so that it covers the first and ancillary openings in the insert in a closed position. |
| US10426185B2 |
Taste substance-supplying article
A taste substance-supplying article is provided with: a taste substance-supplying body having a taste substance that is brought into contact with taste receptors to produce a sense of taste, and a taste-releasing part that retains the taste substance and gradually releases the taste substance; and a fixing part that fixes the taste substance-supplying body to an oral cavity so that the taste-releasing part can be brought into contact with a portion of an area being a part of the oral cavity and having taste receptors. The taste-releasing part is brought into contact with taste receptors, and supplies and causes the taste substance to come into contact with the taste receptors. |
| US10426179B2 |
Non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating
Provided is a non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating that has the drying time, gloss, difficulty in peeling from a coated item, and sweating resistance required for chocolate coating use. Moreover, the non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating enables a novel composite food having a soft texture that has not been obtainable by a conventional fat composition for chocolate coating to be obtained. The non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating contains a fat having a specific fatty acid composition and having a rising melting point of 35° C. or higher, and has a specific triglyceride composition. |
| US10426166B2 |
Synergistic fungicidal mixtures and compositions comprising 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one for fungal control
A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor. |
| US10426162B2 |
Interaction between antimicrobial quaternary compounds and anionic surfactants
The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids. The invention further provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic chelants or polymers. Activated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C20 chain length, and an anionic carboxylate surfactant having C6-C10 chain length are disclosed. Activated compositions of the invention have a pH of between about 1 and 7 and are substantially free of silanes, sulfates and oxidants. Inactivated antimicrobial compositions comprised of a quaternary ammonium compound having less than a C-20 chain length, and an anionic sulfate or sulfonate surfactant are disclosed. Compositions of the invention have a 10 mole to 1 moles ratio of quaternary ammonium compound to anionic surfactant or about 1 mole to 10 moles ratio. Methods of making and employing the compositions are disclosed. |
| US10426154B2 |
Unit for intercepting and capturing crawling insects and alike and for monitoring their presence
The unit comprises an engageable-releasable combination of a receptacle-basis on which a closing-carrying lid is superimposed. Once engaged, a circular opening between a top extending from an upper end of outer wall of receptacle-basis support and a bottom, horizontal flat surface of closing-carrying lid is formed. An entrapment cavity in an interior of receptacle-basis support for captured crawling insects is established. |
| US10426151B2 |
Drag adjustment assembly for a star drag reel
A drag adjustment assembly includes a lever arm unit, a nut, a first keyed structure, a second keyed structure and a spring. The lever arm unit forms a housing and includes at least one keyway. The nut, first keyed structure and second keyed structure are positioned in the housing. The first keyed structure and second keyed structure each include at least one key which engages the at least one keyway. The inner surface of the nut is threaded, and an outer surface of the first keyed structure has a corresponding thread. The spring is positioned between the first and second keyed structures. |
| US10426137B2 |
Animal trough
An improved animal trough includes an outer wall, an inner wall, a receptacle configured to receive a first fluid, and a housing separated from the receptacle. The receptacle is substantially smooth in order to prevent or discourage the growth of algae or the buildup or dirt and grime. The housing may include a ballast compartment configured to receive a second fluid and the trough may include a heating element configured to heat both the first and second fluid. The trough may also include a sieve configured to remove debris from the receptacle. |
| US10426134B2 |
S-shaped folding pet dining table
The disclosure provides an S-shaped folding pet dining table, which includes a tabletop made from a plastic material and two pairs of table legs mounted at bottoms of left and right ends of the tabletop respectively, wherein top of the tabletop is lying on a horizontal plane, the tabletop is bent in an S shape in plan view, and at least two feeding bowl placement holes are formed in a staggering manner according to bending of the S shape of the tabletop; and the two pairs of table legs are both positioned outside front and rear side edges of the tabletop after being oppositely folded, and the two pairs of table legs are staggered according to the bending of the S shape of the tabletop. The dining table reaches a height comfortable for a large/medium dog, the height may be maximized by virtue of a finite space, the structure is simple, and convenience for operation is achieved. |
| US10426131B2 |
Fragrance composition
A solid, free-flowing composition adapted to deliver fragrance or malodor counteractant in a consumer product that is subjected to actual or potential malodorous influences. The composition comprises a delivery system consisting of a core material surrounded by a fragranced material comprising microdroplets of a dispersed fragrance in a fragrance-encapsulating material, optionally surrounded by a protective coating, and, an external absorbent material in which the fragrance delivery vehicle is dispersed. The composition is effective with respect to animal litters. |
| US10426128B2 |
Safety valve device
A safety valve device for a milking installation for milking milk-producing animals having a first valve with a first port and with a first port connector, a second valve with a second port and with a second port connector, a third valve with a third port and a third port connector, a drive, a common actuator, and at least one valve spring, and arranged so that the first port connector of the first valve is in fluid communication with the second port connector of the second valve, and the safety valve device can be moved between a first switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed in order to block the first port and the second port and the third valve, is open a transition position, in which the first valve, the second valve and the third valve are closed, and a second switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are open to connect the first port to the second port and the third valve is closed to block the third port. |
| US10426126B2 |
Garden bean named HMX5107
A novel garden bean cultivars, designated HMX5107 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivars HMX5107, to the plants of garden bean line HMX5107, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivar HMX5107 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the cultivar HMX5107. |
| US10426123B2 |
Soybean cultivar 216259450112
A soybean cultivar designated 216259450112 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 216259450112, the plants of soybean 216259450112, to plant parts of soybean 216259450112, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 216259450112 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 216259450112, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 216259450112, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 216259450112 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10426122B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH406580
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH406580. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH406580, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH406580 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH406580. |
| US10426120B1 |
Maize hybrid X80M877
A novel maize variety designated X80M877 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80M877 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80M877 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80M877, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80M877 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80M877 and methods of using maize variety X80M877 are disclosed. |
| US10426119B1 |
Maize inbred PH2SYN
A novel maize variety designated PH2SYN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2SYN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into «Product» 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 PH2SYN or a locus conversion of PH2SYN with another maize variety. |
| US10426114B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH871134
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH871134. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH871134, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH871134 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH871134. |
| US10426113B2 |
Tomato line FIR-9R14-6153
The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FIR-9R14-6153. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-9R14-6153 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. |
| US10426112B2 |
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers for Phaseolus vulgaris L. and methods of use thereof in selection efficiency with breeding strategies
The invention provides processes for marker assisted selection of common beans expressing volatile compounds that provide flavor traits associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and/or sequences flanking SNPs, as well as allele-specific oligo sequence primers configured to anneal to related SNPs and to report the presence or absence of SNPs with fluorescent signals using a PCR assay, a KASP assay (i.e., modified PCR assay), or other molecular marker assay, e.g., SSR, capable of identifying the presence or absence of SNPs and/or portions of flanking sequences of the SNPs, all of which enhances selection efficiency in common bean breeding strategies. |
| US10426108B2 |
Assembly well irrigation system for environmentally friendly water conservation
An assembly well irrigation system for environmentally friendly water conservation includes: at least one well, having a ventilation tube inserted into the top of the well, an absorbent element covered onto the bottom and outer wall of the ventilation tube and filled up in an opening between the top of the well and the ventilation tube, and a float contained in the ventilation tube; and at least one water supply bottle, having a cover installed to the opening of the water supply bottle, and the cover having a fixed tube passing to the cover and a penetrating hole formed on the cover, and the penetrating hole having a movable tube capable of moving up and down for adjustment, and the water supply bottle being inverted, such that the cover is installed to the well, and the fixed tube, the movable tube and the ventilation tube are situated in the well. |
| US10426104B2 |
Pressure compensating emitter having very low activation pressure and large operating range
Pressure-compensating emitter. The emitter includes an inlet connected to a source of pressurized water and an orifice in fluid communication with the inlet and extending into a channel including a raised land surrounding an outlet. A compliant membrane is positioned above the land in the chamber wherein pressurized water will cause the membrane to deform into contact with the land to alter flow through the outlet so as to provide a constant flow rate. Parameters of the emitter are selected so that the emitter has a large operating range and an activation pressure of 0.15 bar or below. |
| US10426103B2 |
Multilevel closed ecosystem greenhouse
A greenhouse is disclosed having a light-transmitting barrier and a floor surface. The barrier and floor surface are connected to define an enclosure within the greenhouse for plant cultivation. The barrier includes an inner layer delimiting the enclosure and an outer layer. The inner and outer layers are impermeable to air to substantially prevent air from entering the enclosure through the inner layer. The outer layer is spaced apart above the inner layer to define an air passage therebetween. The air passage is in fluid communication with at least one air inlet in a bottom portion of the outer layer and with an air outlet in a top portion of the outer layer. Air within the air passage flows passively from the at least one air inlet to the air outlet upon being heated. |
| US10426101B2 |
Plant pot with irregular bottom edge
A pot for containing a plant having a bottom peripheral edge adapted for insertion or installation into a garden bed. In one embodiment, the pot is a normal truncated conical shape and the lower peripheral edge is irregular so as to use that bottom edge to more securely position the pot within a hole in the ground. The irregularity of the lower peripheral edge can be a plurality of teeth that bite into the ground and position the pot in the hole when the user rotates the pot while forcing it downwardly toward the ground. The bottom edge is thus used to cause the pot to settle firmly within the hole dug in the ground. In another embodiment, the pot is empty and is installed in the garden to provide decoration, by positioning the pot against the garden bed, and then pushing the pot into place. The upper rim of the pot may be decorative and may be located above the level of the ground. |
| US10426098B2 |
Remote-controlled robotic equipment for tree pruning near energized power lines
A remote-controlled robotic equipment for tree pruning near energized power lines, which, provides a remote-controlled robotic equipment in its own, specific electromechanical structure coupled to a truck and based on a robotic arm with a stand, a positioner, a handler and an end effector-pruning tool, a collection bin and a tree branch shredder, which are all integrated, for robotized tree pruning near energized power lines, which can conveniently, safely and precisely streamline the procedures adopted in the maintenance of aerial electric power distribution networks, more specifically, tree pruning near urban electric power distribution networks, combined with full ergonomics and no exposure of operators. |
| US10426092B2 |
Dual auger grain cart with adjustable forward reach
A cart for transporting and conveying agricultural materials is provided. The cart includes a frame; a set of wheels or tracks coupled with said frame; and a hitch assembly coupled with said frame to allow the cart to be towed on the wheels or tracks behind a tow vehicle. The cart further includes a hopper defined by a plurality of walls supported by the frame and having a hopper opening to receive agricultural material and a discharge opening for discharging agricultural material. The cart further includes a conveyor assembly coupled to the hopper, the conveyor assembly including an inlet in communication with the discharge opening to receive agricultural material therefrom and an outlet to discharge agricultural material. The conveyor assembly includes a lower conveyor section and an upper conveyor section. The lower conveyor section includes a lower conveyor housing and a lower conveyor extending within the lower conveyor housing and the upper conveyor section including an upper conveyor housing and an upper conveyor extending within the upper conveyor housing. The upper conveyor section is pivotable about a second tilt axis located between said lower and upper conveyor sections and positioned at an acute angle from vertical. |
| US10426091B2 |
Pickup reel for a crop harvesting header
A crop harvesting header including a pickup reel mounted for rotation about a reel axis includes a plurality of reel bats peripherally disposed and having outwardly extending fingers rotatable about a bat axis. A cam track surrounding the reel axis includes a cam surface and a guide surface. A linkage associated with each reel bat has first and second cam followers that engage the cam surface at first and second contact points displacing the linkage while traversing the cam track, the linkage being coupled to cause rotation of the reel bat about the bat axis for changing an angle of attack of the fingers. A guide follower engages the guide surface at a third contact point between the first and second contact points and is offset to cause the first and second cam followers and the guide follower to maintain contact with the guide surface while traversing the cam track. |
| US10426089B2 |
Feeder having lateral tilt for an agricultural harvesting combine
An improved feeder house assembly has a front end header adapter assembly formed from a front hook assembly for carrying a grainhead and a front header cradle assembly supporting the front hook assembly and including a pair of frame assemblies, each frame assembly having mated top domed surfaces. One of the frame assemblies is stationary and the other frame assembly has laterally tilting along the mated top domed surfaces along an arc of rotation by a pair of linear actuators located at either top side of the front end header adaptor and tangential to the arc of rotation. |
| US10426088B2 |
Center feed assembly for a draper
A draper head for a combine includes a center section adapted for attachment to the combine. The center section is provided with a center feed assembly that includes first and second belt frames. Each of the first and second belt frames supports a drive roller, an idler roller, and a belt extending between the drive roller and the idler roller. The draper head also includes first and second wings extending in opposite lateral directions from the center section. Each of the first and second wings includes a draper belt operable to feed crop material toward the center section. The second belt frame is movable relative to the first belt frame. |
| US10426083B2 |
Blade assembly for a grass cutting mobile robot
A grass cutting mobile robot includes a body and a blade assembly connected to the body and rotatable about a drive axis. The blade assembly includes blades, a housing to hold the blades, and a spring that connects the blade to the housing. The housing includes a slot in which to mount a blade so that a portion of the blade is movable through the slot towards another blade in response to an impact. The slot slopes upwards in the housing towards the body, thereby enabling the blade to move upwards relative to a ground surface toward the body in response to the impact. The spring is for constraining movement of the blade relative to the housing. |
| US10426082B1 |
Rotary cutter systems and methods
A cutter assembly has a crossbar, at least one cutter blade, and at least one blade pin. The crossbar defines at least one pin protector recess, at least one bar opening, and at least one bar key surface. The at least one cutter blade defines at least one blade ring, at least one blade edge, a blade bolt opening, and at least one blade recess. The at least one blade pin defines a head portion and at least one bolt key surface. The at least one pin protector recess receives the at least one blade ring. The at least one blade pin is inserted through the blade bolt opening and the at least one bar opening such that the head portion is within the at least one blade recess and the bolt key surface engages the at least one bar key surface. |
| US10426081B2 |
Attachable storage device for a landscape machine
Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine including a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes a storage device attached to the protective rollover bar, the storage device extending between and attached to the left bar portion and the right bar portion. The storage device includes a receptacle that is configured to hold objects during operation of the landscaping machine. Further disclosed herein is a storage device attachable to a landscape machine and a storage device kit. |
| US10426078B2 |
Map based seed vacuum control
A method including adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine. |
| US10426076B1 |
Depth wheels
A row implement has a disk and depth wheel assembly attached to the frame. The assembly includes: (i) a bracket; (ii) a horizontal freely rotating shaft; (iii) a disk attached to the shaft; and (iv) a depth wheel attached to the shaft on either side of the disk, so the shaft, disk, and the depth wheel rotate together. |
| US10426074B2 |
Agricultural machine having a folding assistance device
An agricultural machine that has two sections hinged relative to each other is disclosed. An oblong hole is made in one of the two sections. The machine includes a connecting device that has an actuator configured to cause one section to pivot relative to the other, and a travel stop. The actuator supports a movable pivot rod with a longitudinal axis transverse to the oblong hole. The movable pivot rod is positioned to slide in the length of the oblong hole. The travel stop has a blocking state in which it obstructs the oblong hole, thereby limiting the sliding of the pivot rod in the oblong hole. The travel stop is able to achieve the blocking state from a free state in which it is mounted in a movable rotating manner relative to the oblong hole. |
| US10433470B2 |
Carrier tape, method for manufacturing same, and method for manufacturing RFID tag
A method for manufacturing a carrier tape housing a plurality of electronic components with seal materials includes forming housing holes in tape-shaped main body with first and second principal surfaces along a longitudinal direction of the tape-shaped main body, the housing holes penetrating from the first principal surface to the second principal surface, affixing an adhesive layer of a tape-shaped seal material to the second principal surface of the tape-shaped main body to cover the housing holes, forming cuts in the tape-shaped seal material to separate portions defining and functioning as the seal materials including portions at least partially overlapping with the respective housing holes in a planar view from the other portions, and providing chip-shaped electronic component into each of the housing holes of the tape-shaped main body and fixing the electronic component to the adhesive layer of the seal material exposed in each of the housing holes. |
| US10433467B2 |
Thermal dissipation system for wearable electronic devices
A thermal dissipation system for wearable electronic devices transfers heat away from a housing enclosing a heat source and dissipates the heat through a region of the support assembly that is noncontiguous with the housing. The support assembly may be coupled to the housing to enable the housing to be worn by a user. Various regions of the support assembly have different thermal resistances between a thermal conduit and an ambient environment. The thermal resistances may decrease as the thermal conduit becomes farther away from the heat source. The variations in thermal resistances enable modulation of relative heat flux between the various regions. For example, heat may be internally routed through the wearable electronic device to be dissipated through a surface that a user does not typically touch during operation. |
| US10433466B2 |
Mixing chamber for air handling in an information handling system
A mixing module may be used in a modular data center to provide cooling of air by mixing exterior environment air with warm air exhausted from information handling systems in other modules of the modular data center. The mixing module may include a mixing aisle that provides a low-impedance path for warm and cool air to mix and for a homogenous air mass for cooling IT equipment. The mixing aisle may be divided into two portions separated by dampers to allow for control over the mixing of air in the mixing aisle. The dampers in the mixing aisle, as well as dampers on an intake and exhaust from the mix module, may be controlled to obtain a desired temperature and/or humidity level. |
| US10433464B1 |
Air duct for cooling a rear-mounted switch in a rack
A ducting apparatus, switch, and rack of electronic devices are disclosed in which the ducting apparatus is configured to convey air from a cold aisle at a first face of the rack to a side air inlet of the switch. The ducting apparatus also hinders or prevents exhaust air from the switch from reaching the cold aisle. |
| US10433462B2 |
Digital signage
There is disclosed a digital signage including a display panel, a housing having the display panel arranged in one surface, the housing comprising a closed inner space, a cooling unit provided in a predetermined portion of the housing, the cooling unit comprising a hole configured to suck and exhaust external air, a heat pipe comprising one end positioned in the inner space of the housing to be coupled to a back surface of the display and the other end positioned in the cooling unit, with a liquid flowing therein to move heat, and a driving circuit board coupled to a back surface of the heat pipe to control driving of the display panel, such that the digital signage having a slim design can exhaust the heat generated from a display panel and a driving circuit board effectively. |
| US10433460B2 |
Data centre cabinet and pressure spray system thereof
A data center cabinet includes a cabinet body, an oil distribution device and a plurality of liquid distributors. The cabinet body includes a number of mounting racks. The cabinet body is sequentially mounted with a number of server housings from high to low. A server is placed in the server housing. A liquid distributor is provided above each of the server housings. The oil distribution device is connected to the liquid distributor via an oil intake device. Cooling liquid oil is pumped into the oil distribution device by a pump, the oil distribution device distributes oil flow to the liquid distributor under the pressure of the pump, and the liquid distributor sprays the cooling liquid oil to the server for cooling. The present invention also relates to a pressure spray system. |
| US10433457B2 |
Cooler and flow path unit
A cooler includes: a narrow flow path that has a narrow cross-sectional area; a wide flow path that is connected to a downstream side of the narrow flow path, is in thermal contact with a heating body, and has a wide cross-sectional area; and at least one rectifying piece that is provided in an upstream portion of the wide flow path that is an upstream side from a position being in thermal contact with the heating body. A fluid refrigerant flows through the narrow flow path and the wide flow path, and heat generated by the heating body is radiated. The rectifying piece includes: a single first angle portion that protrudes toward the upstream side; and a first surface and a second surface that join at an acute angle to form the first angle portion. |
| US10433455B2 |
Wiring device with heat removal system
A wiring device includes a housing that encloses a line voltage port and/or a low voltage port for providing power to at least one removable load. The housing has an intake opening and an exhaust opening for drawing cooling air into the housing and for exhausting heated air. A fan is disposed within the housing and operates to move the air through the housing. A thermal load such as a heat sink or a transformer is positioned within the housing and receives cooling air to reduce the temperature of the load. The fan is energized when a sensed temperature in the housing exceeds a first predetermined threshold. Power to the line and/or low voltage port is reduced or shut off if the sensed temperature in the housing exceeds a predetermined value that is greater than the first predetermined threshold. |
| US10433453B2 |
System for sealingly coupling groups of server cabinets
A computer server rack has a platform, configured to support at least one server, with a front end and an opposed back end. The server rack also has a height adjuster coupled to the platform, and a control positioned a first distance from the front end and a second distance from the back end. The first distance is smaller than the second distance, and the control is configured to control the height adjuster to change a height of the back end of the platform. |
| US10433451B1 |
Mounting device
A mounting device includes a mounting box, a tray, and a sliding mechanism. The mounting box includes a bottom plate. The sliding mechanism includes a handle and at least one driving member. The driving member is movably coupled to the handle. In a pull configuration of the sliding mechanism, when the handle is rotated toward the bottom plate, the driving member is driven to drive the tray to move along a first direction, and when the handle is rotated away from the bottom plate, the tray is not driven to move. In a push configuration of the sliding mechanism, when the handle is rotated toward the bottom plate, the tray is not driven to move, and when the handle is rotated away from the bottom plate, the driving member is driven to drive the tray to move toward a second direction opposite to the first direction. |
| US10433450B2 |
Mounting and fastening mechanism
A mounting mechanism for securing a panel to an equipment rail includes a bezel assembly and a mounting plate assembly, where the bezel assembly includes a bezel frame, a bezel internal metal plate and a pair of latch handles connected to the bezel frame by latch handle fasteners at a set of pivot points and where the mounting plate assembly includes a mounting plate, a set of spring sheets that are secured to the mounting plate by a plurality of screws and a plurality of custom quarter-turn fasteners adapted to secure the mounting plate assembly to a pair of equipment rails. |
| US10433443B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus is supplied with electrical power through an electrode panel that includes electrodes and a plate that has at least one transparency. The display apparatus is supplied with an external power through an electrode unit configured to be combined with a rear cover of the display apparatus and have a transparency. |
| US10433437B2 |
Electronic device including thin housing, and manufacturing method therefor
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing comprising a first surface opened while facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and one or more side parts disposed in different directions between the first surface and the second surface, a nonconductive structure disposed along at least a portion of the at least one side wall within the housing, and one or more stop recesses including at least one recess formed on one surface of the one or more side parts and a portion of the nonconductive structure surrounding a peripheral portion of the at least one recess. |
| US10433436B2 |
Flexible display device
A flexible display device may include a display module including a first non-bending area and a first bending area adjacent to the first non-bending area, and a cushion layer disposed on a rear surface of the display module, wherein the cushion layer has a first density in the first non-bending area and a second density in the first bending area, and the first density is lower than the second density. |
| US10433434B2 |
Guided transport path correction
A printer deposits material onto a substrate as part of a manufacturing process for an electronic product; at least one transported component experiences error, which affects the deposition. This error is mitigated using transducers that equalize position of the component, e.g., to provide an “ideal” conveyance path, thereby permitting precise droplet placement notwithstanding the error. In one embodiment, an optical guide (e.g., using a laser) is used to define a desired path; sensors mounted to the component dynamically detect deviation from this path, with this deviation then being used to drive the transducers to immediately counteract the deviation. This error correction scheme can be applied to correct for more than type of transport error, for example, to correct for error in a substrate transport path, a printhead transport path and/or split-axis transport non-orthogonality. |
| US10433428B2 |
Application specific electronics packaging systems, methods and devices
Depicted embodiments are directed to an Application Specific Electronics Packaging (“ASEP”) system, which enables the manufacture of additional products using reel to reel (68a, 68b) manufacturing processes as opposed to the “batch” processes used to currently manufacture electronic products and MIDs. Through certain ASEP embodiments, it is possible to integrate connectors, sensors, LEDs, thermal management, antennas, RFID devices, microprocessors, memory, impedance control, and multi-layer functionality directly into a product. |
| US10433427B2 |
Method for firing copper paste
To provide a method for firing a copper paste, which improves sinterability of copper particles for the purpose of forming a copper wiring line that is decreased in the electrical conductivity. A method for firing a copper paste, which comprises: an application step wherein a copper paste is applied over a substrate; a first heating step wherein the substrate is heated in a nitrogen gas atmosphere containing from 500 ppm to 2,000 ppm (inclusive) of an oxidizing gas in terms of volume ratio after the application step, thereby oxidizing and sintering copper particles in the copper paste; and a second heating step wherein the substrate is heated in a nitrogen gas atmosphere containing 1% or more of a reducing gas in terms of volume ratio after the first heating step, thereby reducing the oxidized and sintered copper oxide. |
| US10433421B2 |
Reduced capacitance land pad
A land grid array (LGA) land pad having reduced capacitance is disclosed. The conductive portion of a land pad that overlaps a parallel ground plane within the substrate is reduced by one or more non-conductive voids though the thickness of the conductive portion of the land pad. The voids may allow the contact area of the land pad, as defined by the perimeter of the land pad, to remain the same while reducing the conductive portion that overlaps the parallel ground plane. Capacitance between the land pad and the parallel ground plane is reduced by an amount proportional to the reduction in overlapping conductive area. |
| US10433408B2 |
Methods for affecting spinning atmospheric phenomena
A system and method for misbalancing or suppressing spinning atmospheric phenomena such as tornadoes, landspouts, waterspouts, gustnadoes and whirlwinds. The systems and methods misbalance or suppress such phenomena utilizing electromagnetic fields; irradiation; neutralizing charges; or chemical reactions, thus destabilizing or disrupting the phenomenon. |
| US10433406B2 |
Programmable light timer and a method of implementing a programmable light timer
A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pattern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a display, wherein a time selected on a user interface is provided on the display; a first programmable button of the plurality of programmable buttons on the user interface; and up and down keys on the user interface, wherein the up and down keys enable selecting an on time of the timing pattern to be implemented when the first programmable button is selected to be used during operation of the programmable light timer. A method of implementing a timing pattern on a programmable light timer is also described. |
| US10433399B2 |
Crowd management system
A crowd management system for influencing a crowd of people to distribute itself between a first region and a second region, comprising: at least one presence sensor configured to sense occupancy information from the first region and the second region; and a controller configured to receive said occupancy information from the at least one presence sensor; and at least one environmental control element configured to control an environmental effect in both the first region and second region; wherein said controller is configured to compare the occupancy information relating to the first region and the second region and based thereon to control the environmental effect in both the first region and the second region via the at least one environmental control element, such that the environmental effect in one of the first region or the second region is relatively more attractive or repellent than the other, in order to thereby influence at least a portion of the crowd to distribute or redistribute itself between the first region and the second region. |
| US10433398B2 |
Display and a light sensor operable as an infrared emitter and infrared receiver
Presented here is a system to record high-resolution infrared images without the need to include additional stand-alone sensors into the mobile device. According to one embodiment, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is modified to emit IR and near-IR light in a large field. The modified display allows for depth sensing and infrared imaging without a stand-alone emitter. Additionally, an IR shutter filter can be applied to the existing front facing red, green, blue (RGB) camera that would only be in place when the display is in IR emission mode. The combination of these two technologies allows a facial recognition system using existing hardware, and not require additional sensors or emitters to achieve face recognition. |
| US10433395B2 |
Device for driving the electrical power supply of light sources of an automotive vehicle
The invention provides a device for driving the electrical power supply of at least one electronic circuit branch comprising at least one light source of an automotive vehicle. A converter circuit converts an input voltage VIN into a load voltage (or current) that is applied to said circuit branch, and control means are configured to control the converter circuit by means of a periodic PWM signal having a predetermined frequency f. The frequency f is adapted in real time and according to a disruption that is detected in the input voltage signal VIN in order to avoid any occurrence of flickering in the intensity of the luminous flux emitted by the light sources. |
| US10433393B2 |
Flexible LED lighting element
A flexible LED lighting module includes a flexible housing and flexible PCB to which LED units are mounted. An encapsulant fills a channel of the flexible housing and has a same or similar optical refractive index value as is used in the LED unit to hold phosphorous particles used for coloring of the LED. Use of the encapsulant changes the color of the light ultimately emitted from the flexible LED lighting module, and this factor is corrected for in calibration processes associated with the flexible LED lighting module. |
| US10433389B2 |
Lighting devices and methods for use
An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum. |
| US10433385B2 |
Dimming system for LED lamps
A dimming system for LED lamps, comprising a DC/DC converter, a dimming signal input module, a brightness value conversion module electrically connected to the dimming signal input module, and a dimming signal switching threshold setting module, a first signal output module, and a second signal output module. The dimming signal input module is configured to input a dimming signal. And when the brightness value is greater than or equal to the dimming signal switching threshold, the value of the amplitude dimming voltage output by the first signal output module is equal to the dimming signal switching threshold and the second signal output module outputs one PWM signal. The PWM signal modulates the amplitude dimming voltage having a magnitude equal to the dimming signal switching threshold to adjust the output of the DC/DC converter. |
| US10433384B2 |
LED driver with silicon controlled dimmer, apparatus and control method thereof
An apparatus can include: a bleeder circuit coupled to a DC bus of an LED driver having a silicon-controlled dimmer; the bleeder circuit being configured to control a voltage of the DC bus to vary in a predetermined manner by drawing a bleed current through a bleed path when in a first mode, and to cut off the bleed path when in a second mode; and a controller configured to control the bleeder circuit to be in the first mode before the silicon-controlled dimmer is turned on. |
| US10433381B2 |
LED drive circuit
An LED drive circuit in which a bright change of an LED is suppressed even if the voltage of a full-wave rectified waveform fluctuates is provided. The LED drive circuit includes a bridge rectifier circuit, an LED string made up by a plurality of LEDs being connected in series and supplied with a current from the bridge rectifier circuit, and a current limiting circuit that has a current input terminal and a current output terminal connected onto a path that starts from the bridge rectifier circuit and returns to the bridge rectifier circuit via the LED string, which limits a current that flows through the LED string to an upper limit current value or smaller, and further, which decreases the upper limit current value in accordance with the amount of rise in the voltage when the voltage at the current input terminal viewed from the current output terminal rises. |
| US10433374B2 |
Electric induction melting assembly
A dry-break electrical disconnect is provided between an induction melting furnace and a component of the electric induction melting assembly in which the furnace is removably installed for melting in a vacuum or otherwise controlled environmental chamber. Electric power connections are made to the induction melting furnace in a sealed interior volume of the assembly component that can be pressurized and of a different environment than that in the controlled environmental chamber. The assembly component may be a tilting cradle installed in the controlled environment chamber. |
| US10433373B2 |
Cooking apparatus
A cooking apparatus is disclosed, which comprises a first housing provided with an inverter for induction heating; and a second housing including a working coil to which a current supplied from the inverter is transferred, heated as a container for receiving cooking food is arranged thereon, wherein the first housing and the second housing constitute spaces detached from each other. |
| US10433369B2 |
Power supply control method based on mobile power sources
The invention provides a power supply control method based on mobile power sources, comprising a single-chip microcomputer capable of inputting a pulse voltage to a heating circuit and two different control methods: in one method the pulse voltage is controlled to be turned on or off by detecting the current A of the heating circuit; in other method the pulse voltage is turned off when the temperature is detected to reach the preset temperature so as to keep the heating circuit to be activated continuously; even though universal-used mobile power sources are employed by the heating circuit, the mobile power sources doesn't enter a hibernation state; a pulse voltage signal is added to the heating circuit, thus the mobile power sources are continuously activated, ensuring normal operation of the heating circuit and providing significant convenience to the user's use. |
| US10433367B2 |
Disengaging movement assistance
A device, non-transitory computer-readable medium, and method for disengaging a corrective action via a wearable unit are disclosed. In one example, a processor may receive a movement model for a type of motion of a user, collect sensor data associated with the type of motion of the user from a plurality of sensors of a wearable unit, and determine that the sensor data is not in accordance with the movement model. The processor may further provide a corrective action via the wearable unit in accordance with the movement model when it is determined that the sensor data is not in accordance with the movement model, detect a triggering condition for disengaging the corrective action, and disengage the corrective action when the triggering condition is detected. |
| US10433366B2 |
Measurement device and measurement method
A measurement device 10 includes a reception unit 13b that receives a frame transmitted from a DUT 1, an MCS determination unit 17a that determines whether or not a received MCS index of a frame received by the reception unit 13b matches a predetermined MCS index for comparison, a transmission unit 13a that transmits a notification signal to the DUT when the MCS determination unit 17a determines that the received MCS index matches the MCS index for comparison, and does not transmit the notification signal to the DUT when the MCS determination unit 17a determines that the received MCS index does not match the MCS index for comparison, and a measurement unit 14 that measures data under measurement included in the frame in which it is determined that the received MCS index matches the MCS index for comparison. |
| US10433358B2 |
System and method for establishing a D2D communication group
Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a device-to-device (D2D) group amongst a plurality of user equipments (UEs). In one embodiment a target UE transmits, using D2D communication, a request message inviting at least one other UE to be part of a D2D group with the target UE. A neighbor UE receives the request message and transmits a report message indicating that the neighbor UE will be part of the D2D group with the target UE. A base station receives the report message and transmits to the target UE and to the neighbor UE a confirmation message indicating that the neighbor UE is in the D2D group with the target UE. |
| US10433355B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing relay device function by NAN proxy server in wireless communication system
In the present specification, provided is a method for relaying, by a NAN proxy server, data communication in a wireless communication system. Here, the method for relaying data communication by an NAN proxy server may comprise the steps of: transmitting server capability attribute information of the NAN proxy server to a first NAN proxy client; receiving connection capability attribute information from the first NAN proxy client; transmitting proxy relay request attribute information to the first NAN proxy client; receiving proxy relay response attribute information from the first NAN proxy client; and performing scheduling for the first NAN proxy client and relaying data communication to the first NAN client. Here, the proxy relay request attribute information may be transmitted if information on a direct connection failure is included in the connection capability attribute information. |
| US10433353B2 |
Neighbor awareness networking service discovery proxy
In some embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to aspects of NAN communication, including service discovery proxy registration, publishing, and subscription of services via the proxy, maintenance of the proxy, and de-registration of the proxy. |
| US10433351B2 |
Motor vehicle controller, method for monitoring a mobile internet connection, and motor vehicle
The disclosure relates to a method for monitoring an internet connection, which is provided in a motor vehicle by means of a mobile wireless connection established between the motor vehicle and a mobile wireless network, wherein the mobile wireless connection has switched into roaming operation is detected by way of a roaming signal. A predetermined connectivity test is performed by means of a control apparatus in the motor vehicle after receipt of the roaming signal in order to detect an interruption of the internet connection and, if an interrupted internet connection is detected, an indication signal is sent to a user of the motor vehicle. |
| US10433346B1 |
Notice of absence support for coexistence
A method includes receiving an absence schedule and storing the absence schedule in a memory. The absence schedule indicates a plurality of absence periods during which a group owner device in a wireless network will be unavailable for receiving transmissions in a frequency band. The method further includes controlling a primary radio transceiver of a wireless device based on the absence schedule, receiving a first request from a secondary radio transceiver of the wireless device to transmit a first wireless message in the frequency band, and granting the first request in response to determining based on the stored absence schedule that a transmission time of the first wireless message is within one of the plurality of absence periods. |
| US10433345B2 |
NAV setting method considering BSS color inactivation in wireless LAN system and apparatus therefor
When an AP detects a collision between a neighbor BSS and a BSS color in a wireless LAN system, the AP can inform an STA of the same through information indicating whether the BSS color is disabled, and set and transmit a TXOP_duration field of a transmitted frame to a specific value differentiated from a normal duration value in order to prevent an erroneous NAV setting of the STA. |
| US10433337B2 |
Method for transmitting data in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
A method for performing, by a station (STA) apparatus, uplink (UL) multi-user (MU) transmission in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes performing carrier sensing on a channel, receiving a trigger frame including information for UL MU transmission and a carrier sense indicator indicating whether a result of the carrier sensing is to be reflected from an access point (AP), and transmitting an UL MU frame through the channel based on the information for UL MU transmission. The UL MU frame is transmitted through the channel based on a result of the carrier sensing if the carrier sense indicator indicates the reflection of a result of the carrier sensing. The UL MU frame is transmitted through the channel regardless of a result of the carries sensing if the carrier sense indicator does not indicate the reflection of a result of the carrier sensing. |
| US10433333B2 |
Method for configuring uplink grants over multiple subframes 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 configuring uplink grants over multiple subframes in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving an uplink grant from an eNodeB (eNB), wherein the uplink grant is valid during a specific time duration; transmitting data using the uplink grant when the data is generated during the specific time duration; and discarding the uplink grant when the specific time duration is passed. |
| US10433330B2 |
Enhanced carrier aggregation activation and scheduling request procedures
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) configured with several component carriers (CCs) may select one or more CCs for fast activation. The UE may, in various examples, autonomously select the CCs for fast activation or may receive signaling indicating such CCs. In some cases, the UE may place the selected CCs in a semi-active state by detecting and synchronizing the CCs while refraining from control channel monitoring. In other examples, the UE may identify a set of CCs that may be activated quickly based on channel conditions or that have activation interdependency, such as CCs in a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) group. The UE may then trigger an activation for one of the selected CCs, determine it is capable of fast activation, and begin monitoring, e.g., for control information, after a reduced delay period based on the fast activation. |
| US10433328B2 |
Method for receiving a signal in 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 receiving a signal in wireless communication system, the method comprising: configuring a plurality of cells; receiving information indicating a mapping relation between types of data and a plurality of cells; and transmitting a data only on at least one cell which is mapped to a first type of data according to the information, if the data belongs to the first type of data. |
| US10433327B2 |
Presence service using IMS based DASH service
Technology for distributing presence information by a presence server in an Internet protocol (IP) multimedia subsystem (IMS) based dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) (DASH) service is disclosed. In an example, a user equipment (UE) can be operable to act as a presentity and include computer circuitry configured to: Generate a trigger event during a DASH session; and publish presence information including content being consumed to a presence server. The published content can include DASH content. |
| US10433326B2 |
Techniques for communicating in a discontinuous receive mode
Aspects described herein relate to configuring a discontinuous receive (DRX) mode in wireless communications. A transmission burst can be received over a communication frame, wherein the transmission burst includes a scheduling indication. A DRX OFF mode can be entered to suspend communication resources during at least an off period corresponding to a portion of a time period for the transmission burst based at least in part on the scheduling indication. A DRX ON mode can be entered to activate the communication resources during an on period corresponding to another portion of the time period subsequent to the off period defined for the transmission burst or a different time period subsequent to the time period defined for the transmission burst based at least in part on the scheduling indication. |
| US10433323B2 |
Communication control station device, communication terminal device, and communication control method
A communication control station device controls whether or not spatial sharing is applied between a first communication period and a second communication period. An operation determining section determines whether a first communication operation or a second communication operation out of communication operations is executed in each of the first communication period and the second communication period. The first communication operation requires lower transmission power than the second communication operation. A message generator generates messages requesting a first group of communication terminal devices communicating in the first communication period and a second group of communication terminal devices communicating in the second communication period to perform predetermined measurement in accordance with the determined communication operations. A scheduler allocates a schedule of the spatial sharing on the basis of results of measurement by the first group of communication terminal devices or the second group of communication terminal devices. |
| US10433322B2 |
Base station and wireless device used in wireless communication system
A wireless device is used in a wireless communication system that includes a base station for controlling communication in which a time division duplex frame including at least one uplink subframe and at least one downlink subframe is transmitted. The wireless device includes: a request transmitter that transmits a request for performing D2D (device-to-device) communication to the base station; a receiver that receives position information to indicate a position at which a blank subframe is allocated in the time division duplex frame from the base station; and a scheduler that determines a schedule for D2D communication based on the position information and reports the schedule to a corresponding wireless device. The blank subframe is configured to include a symbol for control signal and a plurality of blank symbols in which no signal is transmitted from the base station. |
| US10433321B2 |
Method and arrangement in a telecommunication system
The present invention relates to a method in a cellular communication system, for avoiding errors in a HARQ process, wherein an NDI flag is used both for indicating either semi-persistent scheduling, SPS activation or SPS retransmissions, and also for indicating, by toggling of the flag, a new transmission in dynamic scheduling mode. The method comprises the steps of receiving, in a scheduling message, an indication that dynamically scheduled transmission will take place; if a semi persistent resource has occurred for the same HARQ process since a previously received indication for dynamically scheduled transmission, then considering the NDI flag to be toggled regardless of the value of the NDI flag. Thus, if the condition is fulfilled, a UE will always regard the NDI flag as indicating or requesting a new data transmission. |
| US10433318B2 |
Method for operating user equipment in wireless communication system, and device therefor
Provided are a method for operating user equipment (UE) having multiple serving cells set therefor in a wireless communication system and UE using the method. The method comprises: receiving a higher-level signal indicating a mapping between the values of the serving cell index (ServingCellID) of a serving cell and a carrier index field (CIF); and identifying the serving cell on the basis of the higher-level signal. |
| US10433317B2 |
Method for assisting device-to-device communication in wireless communication system supporting device-to-device communication and device therefor
Disclosed are a method for assisting device-to-device (D2D) communication in a wireless communication system supporting D2D communication and a device therefor. Specifically, the method for a D2D assisting device to assist D2D communication in a wireless communication system supporting D2D communication may comprise the steps of: receiving resource pool information for D2D communication from a base station; performing D2D activity monitoring on a D2D user equipment by listening to one or more D2D communication links in the resource pool; and reporting the results of the D2D activity monitoring to the base station, or allocating a resource to the D2D user equipment on the basis of the results of the D2D activity monitoring. |
| US10433315B2 |
Channel rank updates in multiple-input multiple-output communication system
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system and method for providing channel feedback information (CFI) from a user equipment device to a base station. CFI is transmitted from the user equipment device on first and second communication channels. The user equipment device is operable to measure the channel rank of a downlink channel and to select a preferred channel rank that is used to configure the CFI that is transmitted to the base station. The base station is operable to use the preferred channel rank to interpret the CFI transmitted by the user end device. |
| US10433314B2 |
Resource scheduling method, apparatus, and system
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a resource scheduling method, apparatus, and system. The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of communications technologies and are used to resolve a problem of resource scheduling in Device-to-Device (D2D) communication. The method includes: sending, by a first node, first control signaling to a second node, where the first control signaling includes information about a resource for second control signaling transmission and information about a resource for data transmission; and receiving, by the second node, the first control signaling sent by the first node, and sending second control signaling to a third node by using the resource for the second control signaling transmission, and sending data to the third node by using the resource for the data transmission. The resource scheduling method, apparatus, and system can be applied to a data transmission device requiring relatively high delay performance. |
| US10433310B2 |
Vehicle, communication method thereof, and wireless communication device therein
A vehicle includes a wireless communication unit configured to form a beam pattern for performing wireless communication with a target vehicle, a camera module configured to obtain an image of at least one peripheral vehicle, and a display unit configured to display the image. When the target vehicle is selected based on the displayed image, the beam pattern is formed toward the selected target vehicle. |
| US10433309B2 |
Orthogonal frequency division multiple access for wireless local area network
A communication device assigns i) a first orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) tone block for a communication channel to a first communication device, and ii) a second OFDM tone block to a second communication device. The first OFDM tone block and the second OFDM block each span less than or equal to 10 MHz, and are both within a subchannel that spans a 20 MHz. The communication device generates an orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) physical layer (PHY) data unit for transmission in the communication channel. The OFDMA PHY data unit is generated to include: a legacy preamble portion having legacy signal field that spans the subchannel; and a data portion that includes i) first data for the first communication device modulated to the first OFDM tone block, and second data for the second communication device modulated to the second OFDM tone block. |
| US10433308B1 |
Intelligent data transfer for multiple sensor networks over a broad temperature range
A sensor network may be configured to operate in extreme temperature environments. A sensor may be configured to generate a frequency carrier, and transmit the frequency carrier to a node. The node may be configured to amplitude modulate the frequency carrier, and transmit the amplitude modulated frequency carrier to a receiver. |
| US10433307B2 |
Diversity based relay for wireless communications between a head-mounted display and a console
A head-mounted display (HMD) is wirelessly coupled to a console or a relay depending on the relative positions of the HMD, the console, and the relay. The HMD communicates wirelessly with the console using a beam that is oriented in a particular direction. As the position of the HMD changes, the quality of the communication link between the HMD and the console may degrade. In response to the degradation, the HMD forms a communication link with a relay, which operates as an intermediary between the HMD and the console. The relay communicates with the HMD over a dedicated communication channel that is isolated from the communication channel over which the relay communicates with the console. |
| US10433306B2 |
Method for configuring frame including signal field including control information for data field in wireless local area network system and apparatus therefor
It is proposed an example for mapping between a signal field and a data field used in a wireless local area network (LAN) system supporting a plurality of resource units (RUs). If a second channel (e.g., a 20 MHz band) is nullified and thus a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) is not transmitted, a signal field transmitted through a first channel may include allocation information regarding all data channels, and a signal field transmitted through the first channel is preferably duplicated on a third channel. In this case, a signal field transmitted through a fourth channel may include only allocation information for a data field corresponding to the fourth channel. |
| US10433302B2 |
Apparatus, computer readable medium, and method for multi-user request-to-send and clear-to-send in a high efficiency wireless local-area network
Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media for MU-RTS and CTS in WLANs are disclosed. An apparatus is disclosed that comprises circuitry that is configured to generate a packet to indicate a multi-user request-to-send (MU-RTS), wherein the packet indicates one or more HEW station information fields, wherein the one or more HEW station information fields comprise an address of a HEW station and an indication of a bandwidth for the HEW station to transmit one or more clear-to-send (CTS) packets; and transmit the packet to the one or more HEW stations. A HEW device is disclosed that includes circuitry configured to receive a multi-user request-to-send (MU-RTS); copy a scramble seed from the MU-RTS to a clear-to-send (CTS) packet; and transmit the CTS packet. |
| US10433301B2 |
Method and apparatus for handling timing advance for uplink transmission in a wireless communication system
A method and apparatus are disclosed, from the perspective of the UE (User Equipment). In one embodiment, the method includes maintaining a first timing advance value for uplink transmissions. In addition, the method includes receiving a signaling, via a downlink control channel, to schedule a first uplink transmission in a cell, wherein the signaling includes a first information to assist the UE to determine a specific timing advance value for the first uplink transmission, and the first information indicates an index value used to control an amount of timing adjustment to be applied. The method also includes performing the first uplink transmission in the cell at transmission timing determined at least based on the specific timing advance value. |
| US10433300B2 |
Resource allocation method and apparatus
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a resource allocation method and apparatus. In an embodiment, the method may include receiving, by a base station, a downlink signal interference value that is sent by at least one UE associated with the base station and capability information of the at least one UE. The method may also include determining, by the base station, a belonging type of the at least one UE according to the downlink signal interference value and the capability information, and determining a duplex mode of the at least one UE according to the belonging type. Furthermore, the method may include allocating, based on the duplex mode, a resource to the at least one UE, and then sending the resource to the UE. |
| US10433293B2 |
Method and apparatus for receiving or transmitting downlink signal in a wireless communication system
A method for receiving a downlink signal according to a Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS)-based transmission scheme, performed by a mobile terminal, in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method includes receiving indication information indicating whether rate matching or timewise Resource Element (RE) pairing is allowed for REs that do not constitute frequency-wise RE pairs for Space Frequency Block Coding (SFBC) on symbols to which DMRSs are mapped in a Resource Block (RB) for a DL data channel, and decoding the downlink data channel, on assumption that the REs that do not constitute frequency-wise RE pairs for SFBC are rate-matched, or constitute time-wise RE pairs to which transmission data is mapped, according to the indication information. |
| US10433287B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving uplink control information in carrier aggregation environment
A method for transmitting uplink control information in a carrier aggregation environment, the method includes: calculating n pieces of response data, each having 1 bit or 2 bits, for n subframes received from an enhanced Node B (eNB) through n downlink component carriers and decoded by a User Equipment (UE); calculating k bits of integrated response data by applying a mapping rule reflecting a weight given to a downlink component carrier of each of the n pieces of response data; and performing a block coding of the integrated response data to produce encoded integrated response data, and transmitting the encoded integrated response data to the eNB. |
| US10433286B2 |
Layer 2 relay to support coverage and resource-constrained devices in wireless networks
Embodiments provide a mobile communications device that includes a processor configured to communicate with a transceiver and a memory. The transceiver is configured to exchange control signals with a network node. The memory contains instructions that when executed by the processor configure the processor to operate the transceiver to exchange the control signals. The instructions further configure the processor to pass a first proper subset of the control signals to a remote device without operating according to the control signals, and to operate according to control signals in a second proper subset of the control signals. The processor is thereby configured to operate on behalf of a remote communication device to support communication between the remote communication device and the network node. |
| US10433285B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling a electronic device in a communication system
A method and apparatus is provided that controls other electronic devices through one electronic device in a communication system. The electronic device for executing control commands includes a communication unit configured to communicate with at least one of other electronic devices, a memory configured to store identification information about other electronic devices to execute a group control command, and a controller configured to execute, when receiving the control command, the received control command, determine whether the received control command is a group control command that other electronic devices need to execute in the same way as the electronic device, read, when the received control command is a group control command, identification information about at least one of other electronic devices as group control objects from the memory, and transmit the identification information to other electronic devices. |
| US10433279B2 |
Method of receiving single-cell multicast data and apparatus for same
Disclosed are a detailed method and apparatus for receiving multicast data by an IoT UE required to operate with low power and at low cost. Further disclosed are a method and an apparatus for processing multicast data by a Bandwidth-reduced Low-complexity (BL) UE, a Coverage-Enhancement (CE) UE, or a NarrowBand-IoT (NB-IoT) UE. A method of receiving single-cell multicast data by a UE includes receiving carrier information for Single Cell-Multicast Control Channel (SC-MCCH) reception through system information, monitoring SC-MCCH scheduling information on a PDCCH based on the carrier information, and receiving an SC-MCCH on a PDSCH based on the SC-MCCH scheduling information. The UE is configured to be allowed to access a network service having a channel bandwidth limited to 200 kHz or lower or to operate in a bandwidth limited to 6 PRBs. |
| US10433278B2 |
Methods and device for allocating and processing sub-frame resource
Provided are methods and devices for allocating and processing sub-frame resources. In the methods, under the condition that a Multicast Channel (MCH) Scheduling Period (MSP) exceeds a Common Sub-frame allocation Period (CSP), an allocation manner for allocating Multicast Broadcast over Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) sub-frame resources to each MCH and a Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) in the MCH is determined; and the allocation manner is notified to User Equipment (UE). According to the technical solutions provided above, under the condition that the MSP exceeds the CSP, MBMS resource scheduling may be implemented, the UE may be ensured to correctly receive a required MBMS, and user experiences may be improved. |
| US10433274B2 |
Apparatus and method for calibrating a wireless access point comprising an array of multiple antennas
A method and apparatus are provided for calibrating a wireless access point comprising an array of multiple (m) antennas denoted Ai (i=1 . . . m), each antenna having a respective internal phase offset φi. The method comprises receiving a signal from at least one transmitter located at a substantially known bearing from the wireless access point. The method further comprises determining an estimated value for each internal phase offseti such that an angle of arrival (AoA) spectrum calculated for the received signal on the basis of said estimated values matches the known bearing, wherein said AoA spectrum is calculated by treating said multiple antennas as a phased array. A method and an apparatus are also provided for calibrating a wireless access point comprising first and second arrays of multiple antennas, each antenna array having a respective radio unit, and each antenna in an array having a respective internal phase offseti. The method comprises using an antenna in the first antenna array to act as a transmitter located at a known distance from each antenna in the second antenna array, such that a signal from said transmitter is received at each antenna in the second antenna array. A phase for the received signal at each antenna in the second antenna array is measured in the radio unit, while an expected phase for the received signal is calculated, for each antenna in the second antenna array, based on the known distance of that antenna from the transmitter. The internal phase offseti, for each antenna in the second antenna array can then be determined from the difference between the measured phase and the calculated phase for that antenna. |
| US10433269B2 |
Method and system for integrated backhaul and wireless access network
The present disclosure includes systems and methods for an integrated wireless backhaul and access network. A relay node (RN) comprises a transceiver configured to receive, from a second node, which may be an anchor base station (ABS) or a second RN, a synchronization signal burst comprising a plurality of synchronization signal blocks, each of the plurality of synchronization signal blocks transmitted using a set of channel resources. The RN further comprises a processor operably connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to measure the received plurality of synchronization signal blocks and to identify, based at least in part on the measurement of the plurality of synchronization signal blocks, at least one of the plurality of synchronization signal blocks to monitor as a synchronization reference for the second node. |
| US10433263B1 |
Wireless transmission system capable of automatically adjusting transmission power
A wireless transmission system capable of automatically adjusting transmission power includes a main wireless apparatus and plural secondary wireless apparatuses, and the main wireless apparatus is capable of detecting the data rate between the secondary wireless apparatuses, and increasing or decreasing the transmission power of any one of the secondary wireless apparatuses by a master controller, or increasing or decreasing the transmission power of the main wireless apparatus, so that the data rate and/or transmitting distance between the main wireless apparatus and the secondary wireless apparatuses can be optimized. |
| US10433258B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting control information in a wireless communication system
A wireless communication system is disclosed. Disclosed herein are methods for transmitting a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) signal in a wireless communication system, which includes setting transmit power for the PUCCH signal, and an apparatus thereof. If the PUCCH signal is transmitted on a subframe configured for a scheduling request (SR), the PUCCH signal includes one or more hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) bits and an SR bit. When determining the transmit power for the PUCCH, the SR bit is selectively considered depending on whether or not a transport block for an uplink shared channel (UL-SCH) is present in the subframe. |
| US10433256B2 |
Application control method and application control device
An application control method includes acquiring M running applications on a mobile terminal, wherein M is a positive integer; acquiring user habit data related to closing at least one application within the M running applications; and closing the at least one application within the M running applications according to the user habit data. With embodiments of the present disclosure, an intelligent closing of the applications can be achieved, and power consumption of a mobile terminal can be reduced. |
| US10433254B2 |
Method, system and apparatus of time-division-duplex (TDD) uplink-downlink (UL-DL) configuration management
Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of Time-Division Duplexing (TDD) Uplink-Downlink (UL-DL) configuration management. For example, a node may communicate a message including a cell identifier identifying a first cell controlled by the node, and a TDD configuration update to update at least one other node, which controls at least one second cell, with a TDD UL-DL configuration allocated by the node for communication within the first cell. |
| US10433250B2 |
Time division multiple access (TDMA) media access control (MAC) adapted for single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications
Time division multiple access (TDMA) media access control (MAC) adapted for single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. Various com systems may include smart meter stations (SMSTAs) and/or wireless stations (STAs). Appropriate coordination is made with respect to such communication devices to ensure appropriate uplink (and/or downlink) communications between a network manager or coordinator (e.g., an access point (AP)) and the SMSTAs and/or STAs. With respect to SMSTAs, the relative duration of time that such communication devices are awake and operative versus asleep (or in a reduced power and/or functionality state) can be significant. Certain implementations may include a relatively large number of such communication devices (e.g., 10s, 100s, 1000s, or more), and appropriate coordination and scheduling of such communications to/from them is made using one or more variations of TDMA signaling (e.g., including different respective service periods (SPs), communication medium access operational modes, adaptation thereof, etc.). |
| US10433245B2 |
Cell site power generation
A system, apparatus, method, and manufacture for generating backup power in a wireless communications system such as a wireless communications service base station. The system includes a communications interface, a primary power interface, a generator, rectifiers, and a battery circuit. During normal operation, the communications interface is powered from the primary power interface. During a power outage, the communications interface is powered from either the generator or the battery circuit. The generator is cycled on and off during power outages to charge the battery circuit while conserving fuel. To decrease rectification loss, rectifiers are run near full load while rectifying the generator output. |
| US10433244B2 |
Inter-frequency cell reselection
A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium having instructions to store cell reselection parameters; select a first set of at least one of candidate frequency bands or candidate frequencies based on a first parameter of the cell reselection parameters that indicates candidate frequency bands or candidate frequencies from which can be selected for cell reselection; perform inter-frequency measurement; count a number of inter-frequency measurements performed; determine whether a cell reselection criteria has been satisfied based on one or more signal threshold values; select a new cell in response to a determination that the cell reselection criteria has been met; and determine whether to select a second set of at least one of one or more candidate frequency bands or one or more candidate frequencies indicated by the first parameter in response to a determination that the cell reselection criteria has not been met. |
| US10433239B2 |
Cross-layer optimized adaptive HTTP streaming
Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an application function module interacts with an application on a remote device that utilizes dynamic policy and charging control to receive an adaptive multimedia stream. A policy and charging rules function (PCRF) module implements policy and charging control decisions, and a policy and charging enforcement function (PCEF) module enforces policy decisions received from the PCRF. The remote device provides session information including a media presentation description to the application function module to provide the multimedia stream to the remote device at a specified quality of service. |
| US10433237B1 |
Methods and systems for beacon-based management of shared resources
Embodiments of the present disclosure can be used to monitor, access, and utilize resources available at workspaces effectively using location-aware devices. Methods and systems disclosed herein integrate location signals received from beacons and other indoor positioning systems for better management of shared resources, such as conference rooms, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment, and address dynamic changes to the availability or non-availability of these resources based on data from location-aware devices and beacons. |
| US10433234B2 |
SDN controlled overlay network
A SDN controlled Overlay Network. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) wireless communication network and more particularly to a SDN (Software Defined Networking) controlled network overlaid on a multi-RAT wireless communication network. Embodiments herein enhance relay functionality in wireless communication networks using overlay networks, wherein the overlay network is controlled and managed by a SDN (Software Defined Networking) controller. |
| US10433232B2 |
Internet protocol address preservation in mobile operator networks
A method of operating a mobile communications network arranged to communicate data packets between a mobile terminal and a packet data network via one or more routers, wherein the one or more routers include routing information for routing data packets, the method comprising establishing a data packet pathway for communicating data packets between a first Internet Protocol, IP, address associated with the mobile terminal and a second IP address associated with the packet data network, the data packet pathway including a first local gateway, wherein a local gateway is a first point within the mobile communications network through which all data packets communicated over the data packet pathway from the second IP address to the first IP address must pass; communicating one or more data packets between the first and second IP addresses via the data packet pathway; selecting a second local gateway; updating the routing information of at least one of the routers such that the second local gateway replaces the first local gateway in the data packet pathway; and communicating one or more data packets between the first and second IP addresses via the data packet pathway. |
| US10433228B2 |
Method, equipment and system for handing over cell in communication system supporting carrier aggregation
A method, an equipment and a system for handing over a cell in a communication system supporting carrier aggregation. The method includes: when a terminal in the communication system moves to the edge of the currently serving cell, the terminal selects one or more neighbor cells from one or more neighbor cells as measurement objects according to the carrier aggregation manner of the one or more neighbor cells; the terminal measures the capabilities of the measurement objects, and obtains one or more measurement results; and the terminal sends a source base station which currently serving the terminal one or more measurement results as capability measurement reports of the one or more neighbor cells. Also provided are an equipment for handing over a cell in a communication system supporting carrier aggregation, a terminal including the said equipment and a communication system including the said terminal. |
| US10433227B2 |
Base station and wireless LAN termination apparatus
A base station according to an embodiment comprises: a receiver configured to receive resource information indicating a usage status of radio resources of a node to which an energy saving mode in which consumed power is reduced by stopping a use of at least a part of radio resources is applied. The resource information includes identification information for identifying whether or not the usage status indicated by the resource information is a usage status of radio resources available when the energy saving mode is applied. |
| US10433221B2 |
Base station and radio terminal
A base station according to one embodiment is configured to perform communication with a radio terminal and a wireless wide area network (WWAN) system. The base station comprises a controller configured to transmit first configuration information with which the radio terminal configures a measurement report in the radio terminal. The measurement report is a report of a measurement result about a signal transmitted by a wireless local area network (WLAN) system from an access point. The first configuration information includes a predetermined identifier associated with a group of access points to be measured by the radio terminal. The predetermined identifier is associated with an identifier of each of the access points in the group. The group is a group in which the radio terminal is capable of steering among access points without being dependent on a command from the base station. |
| US10433220B2 |
Dynamic handover threshold adjustment for load balancing
Access nodes in a network are configured to periodically measure cell loads and exchange cell load measurements with neighbors. At each access node, cell loads are compared with load thresholds, and with neighboring loads, to determine whether or not load balancing operations should be triggered. Load balancing operations include reducing or increasing an effective coverage area of one or both of the congested cell and the neighbor cell by adjusting a handover threshold parameter, such as a threshold signal level. Adjusting thresholds at a congested cell triggers more handovers from the congested cell to the non-congested cell. Similarly, adjusting thresholds at a non-congested cell prevents handovers from the non-congested cell to the congested cell. |
| US10433217B2 |
Network elements, wireless communication system and methods therefor
A method and apparatus for redirecting a wireless communication unit (113) from a LTE cell to a neighboring 3G or 2G cell for the purposes of performing a procedure which is available in the 2G or 3G cell but not available in the LTE cell includes the provision of an additional LTE access point (109) within the coverage area of an LTE macrocell. The additional LTE access point (109) is arranged to capture a wireless communication unit (113) which is camped onto the LTE macrocell and redirect it to a 3G/2G cell irrespective of whether or not a better service may be provided in the 2G/3G cell. The invention has application to presence detection where collection of wireless communication units' and subscribers' IDs for such a purpose is possible in 3G and 2G cells but not in LTE cells. |
| US10433214B2 |
Synchronization method, apparatus, and system for call supplementary service configuration
A synchronization method for call supplementary service configuration includes: receiving an entered supplementary service configuration instruction, and obtaining a configuration parameter corresponding to the supplementary service configuration instruction; uploading the configuration parameter to a mobile switching center by using a circuit switched domain, so that the mobile switching center stores the configuration parameter as call supplementary service configuration of the circuit switched domain into a home location register; receiving returned configuration feedback information; and determining, according to the configuration feedback information, whether configuration succeeds, and storing the configuration parameter as on-terminal call supplementary service configuration if the configuration succeeds. |
| US10433213B2 |
Apparatus, systems and methods for an adaptive segment size for data transmissions
Described herein are apparatus, systems and methods for adaptive segment size for data transmissions. A method may comprise, at a user equipment (“UE”), identifying a current size setting of a data segment (e.g., a transmission control protocol (“TCP”) maximum segment size (“MSS”)) for communication over a network, receiving current physical layer conditions, receiving historical data, and adjusting the current size setting based on at least one of the current physical layer conditions and the historical data. |
| US10433210B2 |
Data gathering to enable the optimization of distributed Wi-Fi networks
Systems and methods for gathering data by an access point in a Wi-Fi system for optimization include periodically or based on command from a cloud-based system performing one or more of i) obtaining on-channel scanning data while operating on a home channel and ii) switching off the home channel and obtaining off-channel scanning data for one or more off-channels; and providing measurement data based on one or more of the on-channel scanning data and the off-channel scanning data to the cloud-based system for use in the optimization of the Wi-Fi system, wherein the measurement data comprises one or more of raw data and processed data. |
| US10433208B2 |
Multi-modem user terminal and policy-based management for satellite transport resiliency
A method comprises monitoring, by a control module of a wireless communications terminal, factors related to a first data path for transmission/reception of data communications by the wireless communications terminal over a wireless data communications network. The control module then determines that the first data path is affected by condition(s), by determining that at least one of the factors satisfies a predetermined state reflecting the condition(s) affecting the first data path. The control module then determines a second data path, wherein the second data path is not affected by the conditions affecting the first data path. The control module then switches from the first data path to the second data path for the transmission/reception of the data communications by the wireless communications terminal over the wireless data communications network. |
| US10433204B2 |
Multi-user communication in wireless networks
A first wireless device operating in a wireless network generates a frame and transmits the frame to a second wireless device operating in the wireless network. Generating the frame includes inserting, into a Quality of Service (QoS) field of the frame or into a High Throughput (HT) Control field of the frame, buffer status information for one or more traffic identifiers (TIDs). Generating the frame may also include inserting, into the QoS or HT Control field, an indication whether the buffer status information represents all TIDs active between the first and second wireless device. A first wireless device operating in a wireless network receives a frame from a second wireless device operating in the wireless network, and decodes the frame. Decoding the frame includes determining, using a QoS field of the frame or using a HT Control field of the frame, buffer status information for multiple TIDs. |
| US10433202B2 |
Wireless communication method of configuring measurement resource, and wireless communication terminal therefor
There are provided a wireless communication method of configuring a measurement resource and a wireless communication device therefor. The method comprises determining a measurement resource to be disregarded when the number of measurement resources configured in one subframe exceeds the maximum number of measurement resources that a user equipment is able to measure in one subframe, wherein the measurement resource with lower priority is determined to be disregarded, and the measurement resource is not disregarded A times within the duration of N subframes, where A is an integer larger than 1, N corresponds to one plus B*periodicity of the measurement resource, and B is an integer equal to or larger than 1. |