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| US10434965B2 |
Vehicular safety seat, controller coupled with vehicular safety seat, and vehicular safety seat system
The present application discloses a vehicular safety seat for a passenger including a detector configured to detect a plurality of physiological parameters and a plurality of environmental parameters associated with the passenger; a first transmitter configured to transmit a first set of physiological and environmental parameters detected by the detector; a first receiver configured to receive a control signal for controlling at least one parameter from among the plurality of physiological and environmental parameters based on a determination that a monitored parameter in the first set of physiological and environmental parameters has a first value that exceeds a corresponding monitored parameter threshold value; and an adjustor configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of environmental parameters based on the control signal. |
| US10434962B2 |
Method for detecting a rollover of a motor vehicle
A method for detecting a rollover on the basis of a signal of an acceleration sensor in the direction of the vertical axis of the vehicle is described, wherein the time period in which acceleration lies within a specified range is assessed. For this purpose, a counter and a clock generator are provided, wherein the counter is incremented each clock pulse if acceleration lies within a specified range, and the counter is decremented maximally to the value of zero if acceleration lies outside of a specified range. An emergency call may be triggered if a specified counter reading is reached. Additionally, a maximum speed may be specified in the travel direction above which the counter or the triggering is not active. |
| US10434961B2 |
Adjustable license plate brackets
Adjustable license plate brackets for vehicles comprising a first bracket element that is secured to a vehicle; a second bracket element having an upper end to be connected to a license plate and a lower end disposed upon the first end of the first bracket element; and a third bracket element having an upper end to be connected to a license plate and a lower end disposed upon the second end of the first bracket element. The second bracket element and the third bracket element are configured to be connected to the first bracket element at a plurality of positions, implemented using an elongated aperture with a plurality of notches into which a bracket element connector can be inserted, respective so that a distance between the upper ends of the second and the third bracket elements varies to accommodate license plates with different sizes. |
| US10434953B2 |
Console
A vehicle passenger is provided with a console for mounting an entertainment apparatus, the console being coupled to the back of a more forwardly located seat by headrest retaining clips of the kind adapted to hold posts of a height adjustable headrest for the seat at a height selected position. In one arrangement, the console is sandwiched between the headrest retaining clips and the top of the seat back. In an alternative arrangement, the console incorporates integral headrest retaining clips that replace the conventional headrest retaining clips. |
| US10434950B2 |
Double opening storage device
A double opening storage device includes two opening and closing mechanisms that open and close a lid leftward and rightward relative to a box body. Each opening and closing mechanism include: a shaft member disposed so as to be coaxial with a rotation shaft; a support member that supports the shaft member so as to rotate the shaft member; an urging member that generates urging force for rotating the shaft member relative to the support member in an opening direction; and a locking device that holds the lid in a closed state against the urging force, and cancels, by an opening operation, holding of the lid. The shaft member and the support member include opposing surfaces, respectively, which are spaced from each other in the lid closed state, and projections, respectively, which interfere with each other while the lid is shifting from the closed state to a predetermined opened state. |
| US10434949B2 |
Step assembly for a fire truck
A stair assembly for a vehicle includes a frame, a first stair, a second stair, and an actuator. The frame includes a plate extending between a first side member and a second side member. The first stair is rotatably coupled to the frame and includes a first step body positioned on a first side of the plate. The second stair is rotatably coupled to the frame and includes a second step body positioned on the first side of the plate. The actuator is configured to move the first stair and the second stair between a deployed position and a storage position, and the actuator is separated from the first step body and the second step body by the plate. |
| US10434946B2 |
Spring secured mounting system
A spring clip for a vehicle for mounting a rearview device is disclosed. The spring clip comprises a base portion comprising a coupling surface, configured to interconnect the rearview device with the windshield, and a plurality of spring biased legs. Each of the spring biased legs forms an engagement profile having a continuous rounded profile and an internal engagement surface. The internal engagement surface forms a triangular assembly profile. The engagement profile is configured to slidably engage an interface profile of a bracket configured to interconnect the rearview device to the windshield. |
| US10434945B2 |
Method and device for displaying an image of the surroundings of a vehicle combination
The invention relates to a method and a device for displaying an image of the surroundings of a combination of two vehicles that are coupled to one another. According to the invention, image data is sensed by sensors on both of the combined vehicles. Taking into account the three-dimensional position of the vehicles relative to one another, the image data is then combined so as to obtain a common image of the surroundings. The obtained common image of the surroundings allows a driver/operator to efficiently and safely perceive the surroundings around the entire vehicle combination. |
| US10434943B2 |
Motor vehicle artificial intelligence expert system dangerous driving warning and control system and method
Specifically programmed, integrated motor vehicle dangerous driving warning and control system and methods comprising at least one specialized communication computer machine including electronic artificial intelligence expert system decision making capability further comprising one or more motor vehicle electronic sensors for monitoring the motor vehicle and for monitoring activities of the driver and/or passengers including activities related to the use of cellular telephones and/or other wireless communication devices and further comprising electronic communications transceiver assemblies for communications with external sensor networks for monitoring dangerous driving situations, weather conditions, roadway conditions, pedestrian congestion and motor vehicle traffic congestion conditions to derive warning and/or control signals for warning the driver of dangerous driving situations and/or for controlling the motor vehicle driver use of a cellular telephone and/or other wireless communication devices. |
| US10434939B2 |
Vehicular illumination mechanism
A vehicular illumination mechanism is mountable on a vehicle having a loading and unloading mechanism for moving a wheelchair between the vehicle and a road surface. The loading and unloading mechanism has an upper face portion and is movable between a stored position and an extended position. The vehicular illumination mechanism includes a position detection portion that is configured to detect a position of the loading and unloading mechanism, an illuminating lamp that is configured to illuminate the upper face portion of the loading and unloading mechanism extended to the extended position, and an illumination control portion that is configured to light the illuminating lamp when the position detection portion detects that the loading and unloading mechanism is in the extended position. |
| US10434933B2 |
Image projection apparatus
An image projection apparatus that can be attached to a vehicle and can be effectively utilized for acquisition of road surface condition information, detection of a hidden vehicle, and the like is provided. The image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; an image projection unit that projects an image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit; and imaging means that acquires an image outside the vehicle, the image projection unit projects light in a wavelength band centered on a wavelength of 1.4 μm, and the imaging means provides the information related to the vehicle by imaging an image projected based on the light in the wavelength band centered on the wavelength of 1.4 μm. |
| US10434926B2 |
Airlift shoring
Shoring blocks used as pedestal shoring under the cargo loading ramps of cargo planes and also used as sleeper shoring to support the weight of rolling stock loaded into cargo aircraft provide stackable foam structures of various and applicable shapes and sizes designed for particular cargo aircraft, each foam structure alternatively provided with a protective coating or fabric, reinforced with a stiffener or having fabric webbing integrated within or connecting more than one foam structure. |
| US10434925B2 |
Electric moving device for vehicles
An electric moving device for vehicles, relating to the trailer area, having a base frame, a travelling mechanism, a steering handle mechanism, a driving mechanism and an electric control assembly. The base frame has a support frame and a connecting frame, and the connecting frame is disposed over the support frame. The travelling mechanism has roller wheels on the support frame, and the driving mechanism has a driver and a clutch system. The driver and clutch system are located on two sides of the support frame separately. The clutch system has an input end connected to the driver in a transmission way and an output end connected to the roller wheels in a transmission way. The steering handle mechanism is rotationally fixed to the base frame so the steering handle mechanism could deflect to the two sides of the travelling direction of the moving device for vehicles. |
| US10434923B2 |
Trailer conveyer system
A conveyor system for loading a trailer is disclosed. The conveyor system includes a support frame adapted to couple to a floor of a trailer, a conveyance mechanism coupled to the support frame and configured to extend from a rear of the trailer toward a front of the trailer, and a conveyor rail arranged to extend between and interconnect the support frame and the conveyance mechanism. |
| US10434920B2 |
Footrest assembly for a motor vehicle
A footrest assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. That footrest assembly includes a footrest, a wiring shield and a foam body sandwiched between the footrest and the wiring shield. |
| US10434919B2 |
Vehicle seat
The seat cushion includes side frames and an ottoman support portion provided at front end portions of the side frames. The ottoman support portion is arranged between the side frames. The ottoman support portion includes an upper member, a lower member, and a mount connected to the lower member and provided with the ottoman. The upper member includes a first side portion connected to the side frame, a second side portion connected to the side frame, and a connection portion provided between the first side portion and the second side portion. The lower member includes a third side portion connected to the side frame, a fourth side portion connected to the side frame, and a connection portion provided between the third side portion and the fourth side portion. The connection portion of the upper member and the connection portion of the lower member are connected to each other. |
| US10434918B2 |
Pneumatically actuated seat bolster
A vehicle seat includes a cushion and a seatback coupled with the cushion and rotatable between collapsed and open positions. The seatback includes a first inflatable bladder within an interior of the seatback, a pneumatic actuator fluidically coupled with the bladder and configurable between a compressed condition and a withdrawn condition, and a control cable coupled between the actuator and the cushion for linking the configuration of the actuator with the position of the seatback. |
| US10434914B2 |
Armrest system for holding monitors in an operator cab
The armrest of an operator's chair in a cab of an agricultural machine is configured to include a support attachment for enabling multiple touchscreens to be supported by and oriented with the chair. The support attachment allows multiple arms supporting the touchscreens to be joined below the armrest. The multiple arms can advantageously rotate around an axis defined by the support attachment, and the touchscreens can advantageously move to face multiple directions and lock in a desired position. As a result, when an operator adjusts the seat in the cab for optimum driving conditions, the touchscreens can better adjust with the operator accordingly. |
| US10434912B2 |
Armrest brake
A brake part for an armrest mount has an elastically deformable edge strip and a hole adjacent the edge strip. The edge strip is made of a predetermined material and forms a slide surface opposite the hole, and an elastically deformable element formed of a material different from that of the edge strip lies between the edge strip and the hole and supports the strip against deformation in a direction toward the hole. The edge strip and the element are depressable elastically in the direction into an expansion space formed by the hole. |
| US10434910B2 |
Seat cushion member
Provided is a seat cushion member for use in a vehicle seat. The seat cushion member includes a cushion pad; a first side frame; a second side frame; at least one coupling member; and a load receiving member arranged in an area lower than the cushion pad and capable of receiving a downward load that acts on the cushion pad. The load receiving member is joined to the at least one coupling member and is spaced apart from the second side frame with a void therebetween. |
| US10434903B2 |
Recliner for vehicle seat
A recliner for a vehicle seat is configured such that a plurality of stop protrusions is provided along an edge of a center hole formed in a control plate, and fore-end corners of the stop protrusions are stopped by the outer circumferential surface of a rod part of an input member when the rod part of the input member passes through the center hole of the control plate, whereby the coupling and assembly of the input member is performed by the stop protrusions of the control plate. |
| US10434902B2 |
Seat track
A seat track includes a stopper. The stopper includes a hole formed in a first rail and a stopper main body that projects in a direction of intersecting with a relative sliding direction of a second rail from an edge portion of the hole and is configured to restrict a move of a retainer. When a distance between centers of two steel balls disposed at both ends in the relative sliding direction of the second rail is L1 among steel balls and a distance between inner walls of the hole in the relative sliding direction of the second rail is L2, L1≥L2. |
| US10434896B2 |
Method and apparatus for charging auxiliary battery of vehicle including driving motor
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for charging an auxiliary battery of a vehicle including a driving motor. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for charging an auxiliary battery of a vehicle including a driving motor, includes: a driving distance detector detecting a driving distance of the vehicle; a timer detecting time lapsing from a specific time; a main battery SOC detector detecting a state of charge (SOC) of a main battery; an auxiliary battery SOC detector detecting an SOC of the auxiliary battery; and a controller operated by a program set to control an operation of a DC converter based on signals of the driving distance detector, the timer, the main battery SOC detector, and the auxiliary battery SOC detector. |
| US10434888B2 |
Vehicle storage and charging station
A vehicle charging station comprising: a container comprising an upper portion having an air duct, and a lower portion comprising a support structure, a smoke detector, a fire-suppressant inlet, and a charging/communications junction, wherein the upper portion is configured to mate with the lower portion to form a weather-tight enclosure around a vehicle, and wherein removal of the upper portion allows for loading/unloading of the vehicle into/out of the lower portion; and a resource control unit (RCU) comprising a processor, an environmental control unit (ECU), a fire-suppressant control manifold, and a charger, wherein the ECU is operatively coupled to the air duct, the fire-suppressant control manifold is operatively coupled to the fire-suppressant inlet, the charger is electrically coupled to the charging/communications junction, and the processor is communicatively coupled to the smoke detector, the charging/communications junction, the ECU, the charger, and the fire-suppressant control manifold. |
| US10434882B2 |
Track-bound vehicle converter
A track-bound vehicle converter comprises a block-wave generator (20) configured to be connected to a direct voltage source (21) and connected to a series resonance link (34), or to an inductive link, for providing the input of a direct converter (41) with semi sinusoidal current pulses. The direct converter has at least one phase leg (42-44) having on one hand one switch (45-47) connected to the link (34) and able to block voltages in both directions thereacross and conduct current in both directions therethrough and on the other a capacitor (48-50) connected in series therewith. The voltage across the capacitor (48-50) of the direct converter is used to provide a converter output with an alternating voltage. |
| US10434877B2 |
Driver-assistance method and a driver-assistance apparatus
A driver-assistance method and a driver-assistance apparatus are provided. In the method, a movement trajectory of wheels in surroundings of a vehicle when the vehicle moves are calculated. Multiple cameras disposed on the vehicle are used to capture images of multiple perspective views surrounding the vehicle, and the images of the perspective views are transformed into images of a top view. A synthetic image surrounding the vehicle is generated according to the images of the perspective views and the top view. Finally, the synthetic image and the movement trajectories are mapped and combined to a 3D model surrounding the vehicle and a movement image including the movement trajectories having a viewing angle from an upper rear side to a lower front side of the vehicle is provided by using the 3D model when backing up the vehicle. |
| US10434874B2 |
Closing device for filler port
A closing device for a filler port comprises an inlet box configured to form the filler port; a lid configured to rotate about a first rotating shaft that is fixed to the inlet box, such as to open and close a surface of the inlet box; and a fuel passage-forming portion configured to form a fuel passage. The lid includes a plate-like lid main body portion configured to rotate about the first rotating shaft, and an open-close mechanism provided on an inner side of the lid main body portion as a separate body from the lid main body portion and configured to be rotatable about the first rotating shaft such as to open and close an opening. When the lid is opened from a closed position, the lid main body portion and the open-close mechanism are opened integrally. This configuration suppresses dirt or the like adhering to a surface of the open-close mechanism for the filler port from entering a fuel tank. |
| US10434873B2 |
Inlet check valve for a filler pipe welded to a liquid tank
An inlet check valve intended to be entirely located within an internal volume delimited by a liquid tank of a vehicle and a filler pipe welded to the tank, the filler pipe defining a downstream direction followed by a liquid filling the tank, and an upstream direction opposite thereto the inlet check valve comprising a tube and, at the upstream end of the tube, resilient means for adapting the form of the tube to the internal wall of the filler pipe. The inlet check valve comprises hook means for securing the tube to an internal wall of the filler pipe and prevent the inlet check valve from moving within the filler pipe. The tube bears a skirt ending with an edge which can merge with the filler pipe wall when the latter is welded to the tank, making the edge a seal part of the inlet check valve. |
| US10434870B2 |
Adsorption storage tank for natural gas
An adsorption storage tank for a natural gas includes a pressurizable tank disposed on a vehicle to contain the natural gas. A natural gas adsorbent is disposed in the tank. The natural gas is a mixture of constituents having a constituent statistical distribution of molecule lengths and kinetic diameters. The adsorbent has a pore size statistical distribution of pore sizes to adsorb and desorb the mixture of constituents. |
| US10434867B1 |
Cooling apparatus of vehicle driving apparatuses
A cooling apparatus of vehicle driving apparatuses of the invention controls flow of cooling water so as to cool engine cooling water by at least two radiators when a requested ability of cooling an internal combustion engine, is equal to or larger than a requested ability of cooling a hybrid device. The number of the radiators used for cooling the engine cooling water is larger than the number of the remaining radiator(s). The cooling apparatus controls the flow of the cooling water so as to cool device cooling water at least two radiators when the requested ability of cooling the hybrid device, is larger than the requested ability of cooling the internal combustion engine. The number of the radiators used for cooling the device cooling water is larger than the number of the remaining radiator(s). |
| US10434866B2 |
Radiator shutter for a motor vehicle
A radiator shutter for a motor vehicle includes a carrier, which has a cross-sectional surface, through which air can flow, at least one lamella, which is arranged on the carrier, and which has a longitudinally extended flexible and elastic bending rod and at least one planar segment, wherein the planar segment is connected to the bending rod along a side edge. |
| US10434865B2 |
Hybrid drive module for a motor vehicle
A hybrid drive module for a motor vehicle includes at least one clutch and at least one electric machine. The clutch has an outer disk carrier and an inner disk carrier. Outer disks are disposed on the outer disk carrier and inner disks are disposed on the inner disk carrier. The outer disk carrier can be connected and/or is connected operatively to a rotor of the electric machine and a transmission input shaft. The inner disk carrier can be connected and/or is connected operatively to an internal combustion engine and a dual-mass flywheel and a centrifugal force pendulum are disposed spatially separated from one another. Torque vibrations are reduced by virtue of the fact that the centrifugal force pendulum is connected operatively to the inner disk carrier. |
| US10434863B2 |
Multimode clutch for through-the-road hybrid vehicle
A multimode clutch may be adapted for selectively connecting and disconnecting front and/or rear axles from respective internal combustion engine and electric motor powertrains connected to such front and rear driving axles in a through-the-road hybrid vehicle. For example, the engine may be part of a front axle driven powertrain connected to the front wheels, while the motor may be part of a separate rear axle driven powertrain connected to the rear wheels, or vice versa. By selective disconnection of an axle not being actively driven, a real time reduction in parasitic losses may be achieved, leading to higher overall operating efficiencies. The multimode clutch offers greater flexibility over the use of standard friction clutches; each multimode clutch may provide four distinct operational modes for accommodating a wide diversity of driving conditions. For example, bi-rotational freewheeling of the rear axle may occur whenever the motor is not in use. |
| US10434859B2 |
Vehicle and engine generator unit for driving vehicle
A vehicle includes a vehicle body, an electromotive driving unit mounted on the vehicle body, an engine operable with a liquid fuel, a generator that generates electric power, and a control device including a power generation control unit and an electric power output unit. The power generation control unit outputs a signal for controlling the engine and the generator, the electric power output unit outputting electric power generated by the generator to the electromotive driving unit. The control device in combination with the engine and the generator constitutes a physically integrated unit that is mountable to and dismountable from the vehicle body. The control device is configured to output a store visit promotion signal to an informing device while the physically integrated unit is mounted on the vehicle body, to prompt a visit to a store where the physically integrated unit is replaceable. |
| US10434852B2 |
Drive assembly for a cover system for open-topped containers
A drive assembly mounted on a pivot arm for a cover system having a cover supported on an axle for the cover to be wound and unwound, the drive assembly including a housing, a drive motor including a hypoid pinion gear in meshed engagement with a hypoid ring gear, a transfer gear engaged to the hypoid ring gear for rotation therewith, an output gear in meshed engagement with the transfer gear, and an output shaft engaged to the output gear for rotation therewith, the output shaft engaged to the axle to transmit rotation from the drive assembly to the axle. The hypoid ring gear, the transfer gear and the output gear are sized and arranged so that the output gear overlaps the hypoid ring gear, and so that the hypoid pinion gear and the output gear are on the same side of the hypoid ring gear and laterally overlap each other. The hypoid ring gear, the transfer gear and the output gear rotate about mutually parallel axes, and the housing has a height in a direction parallel to the parallel axes of three inches or less. |
| US10434851B2 |
Gliding pivot
A cover system includes a cover, two bail arms, and a fluid circuit. Each bail arm is mounted on a gliding assembly. Each gliding assembly includes a gliding body slidably supported on a vehicle frame, and a cylinder connected to the gliding body and defining first and second ends. The fluid circuit is configured to supply fluid to the first end of the first cylinder and the second end of the second cylinder. A fluid line connects the second end of the first cylinder to the first end of the second cylinder and is configured to direct the fluid between the cylinders such that a flow of the fluid to the first cylinder causes movement of the cylinders, gliding bodies, and bail arms in a first direction, and a flow to the second cylinder causes movement of the cylinders, gliding bodies, and bail arms in a second opposite direction. |
| US10434849B1 |
Van door assembly
A van door assembly, including a header panel including a top surface and a door mechanism plate. The door mechanism plate includes a lip secured to the top surface, a plate connected to the lip, and a platform connected to the plate, wherein the platform is arranged substantially perpendicular to the plate. |
| US10434845B2 |
Power slide window
An opening formed in a window glass pane is smoothly opened and closed by a slide panel slidingly driven along a panel surface of the window glass pane and along a direction orthogonal to the panel surface. The guide rail (4) is provided with a pin guide groove (27) including a groove main portion (27a) and a groove extension portion (27b). A slider (20) is provided with a pin drive groove (30) extending in a direction crossing the panel surface. The slide panel is provided with at least one pin (16) projecting into the pin drive groove and the pin guide groove so that the slide panel is positioned in a closed position when the pin is positioned in the groove extension portion, and in an open position when the pin is positioned in the groove main portion. |
| US10434844B2 |
Vehicle window assembly with louvered window
A window assembly for a vehicle includes a plurality of window panels arranged with at least one pair of adjacent window panels, with adjacent edge portions of adjacent ones of the window panels joined by a respective molded joining element. The adjacent edge portions joined by a respective molded joining element are offset or non-coplanar. The molded joining element may comprise an encapsulation that at least partially receives a perimeter edge portion of at least one of the adjacent window panels. The molded joining element may at least partially receive a rear perimeter edge portion of a forward window panel and may not overlap an outer surface of the forward window panel, with the molded joining element at least partially receiving a front perimeter edge portion of a rearward window panel. |
| US10434842B2 |
In-vehicle inverter device and in-vehicle fluid machine
An in-vehicle inverter device includes a noise reduction circuit, which has a common mode choke coil configured to reduce common mode noise and normal mode noise contained in DC power, and an inverter circuit, which receives the DC power in which the noise has been reduced. The noise reduction circuit includes: an input-side capacitor and an input-side resistor provided on the input side of the choke coil; an output-side capacitor and an output-side resistor provided on the output side of the choke coil; a first filter circuit that includes the choke coil, the input-side capacitor, and the input-side resistor; and a second filter circuit that includes the choke coil, the output-side capacitor, and the output-side resistor. The first and the second filter circuits reduce leakage noise generated in the inverter circuit. |
| US10434840B2 |
Control system for radiant heating device
A control system for a radiant heater device includes a radiant heater device, a heater ECU that controls an energization and a deenergization of a heat generation unit, and an integrated ECU that transmits an operation prohibition command for prohibiting the energization of the heat generation unit and an operation permission command for permitting the energization of the heat generation unit to the heater ECU. The integrated ECU transmits the operation prohibition command when receiving a collision signal indicative of a vehicle collision or a prediction of the vehicle collision, and transmits the operation permission command when not receiving the collision signal. The heater ECU performs the deenergization control when a non-reception state in which the operation permission command is not received from the integrated ECU is continued for a predetermined time or more. As a result, the energization can be interrupted before an occupant is adversely affected. |
| US10434829B2 |
Rope shackle attachment thimble
An attachment thimble is disclosed for attaching a rope shackle to a vehicle for towing, pulling, or other tasks. In one embodiment, the attachment thimble has spaced apart flanges and a mid-portion with a diameter less than the dimensions of the flanges. A through-bore is formed through the thimble from one flange to the other flange. The thimble is sized to be slid into a hitch receiver or disposed between mounting dogs of a D-ring mount. In one application, a rope shackle is formed into a loop by pressing the knot on one end of the shackle through the eyelet on the other end. The thimble is then disposed in the loop and the knot, eyelet, and thimble are slid into the hitch receiver of a vehicle until its through-bore aligns with holes in the receiver. A securement pin is then slid through the receiver and through the thimble to secure the rope shackle to the hitch receiver for use. |
| US10434828B2 |
Attachment patch for mounting devices
An apparatus for mounting an object within a tire includes a ply having a first side for mounting against an innerliner of the tire and a pedestal extending upwards from a second side of the ply. The pedestal has a recessed planar top surface, with an elongated front cavity, an elongated rear cavity, and a substantially cylindrical central cavity disposed therein. The substantially cylindrical cavity is defined by an internal sidewall. The internal sidewall includes mating structure selected from the group consisting of threads and a plurality of downwardly extending slots. |
| US10434826B1 |
Vehicle tire monitoring system
A vehicle tire monitoring system has an electronic controller in electronic communication with a rotation sensor, an input device and a signaling device. The electronic controller is configured to do at least the following. In response to the input device receiving a request to orient a valve stem of a tire with low air pressure to a predetermined orientation, the electronic controller determines that the valve stem is not currently in the predetermined orientation. The electronic controller operates the signaling device to provide a first signal to a vehicle passenger and/or the vehicle operator. Further, in response to receiving the request to orient the valve stem to the predetermined orientation and determining that the valve stem is currently in the predetermined orientation, the electronic controller operates the signaling device to provide a second signal indicating the need to rotate the tire to bring the valve stem to the predetermined orientation. |
| US10434823B2 |
Pneumatic radial tire for a passenger vehicle and method of using the same
A pneumatic radial tire for a passenger vehicle according to the present invention has an appropriate relationship between a tire cross-sectional width SW and a tire outer diameter OD. Also, a method of using the pneumatic radial tire for a passenger vehicle according to the present invention is to use the above radial tire with at least specified internal pressure. |
| US10434820B1 |
Caster system for moving furniture
A caster system, including a housing portion, which includes first and second side walls defining an operational space therebetween and an upper wall including a central bore. A rolling assembly is disposed in the operational space, and is rotatable relative to the housing. The rolling assembly includes an exterior rim formed of a resilient material having at least one coloring agent embedded therein. A vertical connection assembly includes a shaft adapted to be fixed to a furniture article and to extend through the central bore in the upper wall. The housing portion is rotatable about the shaft of the vertical connection assembly. The coloring agent is adapted to be luminescent or phosphorescent in a dark environment. |
| US10434819B2 |
Protector shield for a sidewall of a motor vehicle tire, and a wheel assembly for this vehicle incorporating it
A protector shield for a sidewall of a motor vehicle tire, and to a wheel assembly for a motor vehicle incorporating this protector shield is provided. This protector annular shield is configured to be mounted on a wheel rim receiving said tire. The protector shield includes at least two concentric shield rings having a first shield ring and a second shield ring which are axially juxtaposed and which respectively include, substantially arranged end to end in a circumferential direction, a plurality of first arcuate sectors and a plurality of second arcuate sectors which angularly overlap each other, so that every two consecutive second sectors are substantially arranged end to end axially in front of a first sector short of both ends of this first sector. |
| US10434816B2 |
Stylus
A stylus suitable for an electronic device is provided. The stylus comprises a pen barrel and a core. The pen barrel has a sidewall and at least one first protrusion, and the first protrusion is located at an inner side of the sidewall. The core movably passes through the pen barrel. The core has a pen tip and at least one second protrusion. Under a first status, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are dislocated from each other. Under a second status, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are aligned with each other to make a part of pen barrel expand and deform. |
| US10434815B2 |
Slide-type writing instrument having drying-prevention device
A slide-type writing instrument having a drying-prevention device. The slide-type writing instrument includes a pen housing (10); a button clip part (20); an ink holder (30) having a cam protrusion (70); a sealing member (40) including a cover (41) and a fixing cap (45); a spring member (50); and a guide member (60) configured to guide the cover (41). The sealing member (40) includes an inner soft tube (40a) formed of a soft material and in the shape of a hollow tube, and an outer hard tube (40b) formed of a hard material and in the shape of a hollow tube and externally surrounding the soft tube (40a). The soft tube (40a) and the hard tube (40b) are coupled to each other to form a dual cross-section structure, and a lower end of the soft tube (40a) further extends than a lower end of the hard tube (40b). |
| US10434813B2 |
Method for producing a document and a document
A method for producing a security document, with a thermographic substrate wherein the thermographic substrate is caused to undergo a color change depending on temperature effect in at least one first region A film element is arranged in such a way that the film element is arranged between the at least one first region of the thermographic substrate and a thermal print head. At least one first item of information is introduced by means of the thermal print head by activation of the color change in the at least one first region of the thermographic substrate, wherein the thermal print head, during the introduction of the at least one first item of information is in contact with the film element in such a way that the temperature effect causing the activation of the color change is transferred from the thermal print head through the film element to the at least one first region of the thermographic substrate. |
| US10434811B2 |
Medicine information insert and method of making it
A medicine information insert comprises a plurality of sheets made preferably of paper, each of which has at least one graphical representation relating to a medicine; the sheets are fixed together at a respective joining zone and before being inserted into the cartons containing the medicines are folded by multiple parallel folding, with the possibility of combining this with further crosswise (transversal) folding. |
| US10434803B2 |
Sheet cassette and printing apparatus
A sheet cassette includes a housing, multiple cassettes stacked and provided in the housing, and a rotary cam. The cassettes store a recording sheet. The rotary cam includes multiple pins provided at opposite positions across the axis of rotation of the rotary cam. Adjacent cassettes are offset relative to each other in an offset direction. First receiving parts for receiving the pins are provided one in each of the adjacent cassettes at a first end thereof in the offset direction. The rotary cam rotates with at least one of the pins being in at least one of the first receiving parts of the adjacent cassettes to move the cassettes as connected. |
| US10434796B2 |
Dryer, printer, and liquid applicator
A dryer for conveying and drying an object to be dried, the dryer includes a conveyor including a first path and a second path along which the object to be dried is conveyed, a conveyance direction of the second path being different from a conveyance direction of the first path, and a blower to blow air onto the object to be dried. The blower includes a first air outlet that faces the first path and blows the air onto the object to be dried conveyed along the first path, and a second air outlet that faces the second path and blows the air onto the object to be dried conveyed along the second path. |
| US10434793B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus includes: a main body having a space therein, a thermal head arranged on a substrate provided in the space, the thermal head having heating elements arranged along a predetermined arrangement direction; a first conveyor which conveys an ink ribbon along a first conveyance path orthogonal to the arrangement direction, a second conveyor which conveys a printing object along a second conveyance path orthogonal to the arrangement direction and on an opposite side of the thermal head with respect to the first conveyance path, a first temperature sensor provided in a first space on a side of the thermal head with respect to the first conveyance path, a second temperature sensor provided in a second space between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path, and a processor. |
| US10434792B2 |
Sensor for identifying registration marks on a ribbon
A print section sensor for detecting registration marks on a transfer ribbon in a ribbon feed path includes a reflective sensor configured to detect the registration marks and a transmissive sensor configured to detect the registration marks. The reflective sensor is located upstream of the transmissive sensor relative to a feed direction of the transfer ribbon. |
| US10434791B2 |
Used transfer layer detection in a transfer printing device
A transfer printing device includes a transfer ribbon, a print unit, a mark sensor and a controller. The transfer ribbon includes a transfer layer that is attached to a carrier layer. The transfer layer includes a series of transfer sections. The controller is configured to perform a print operation, in which a transfer section that is available for printing is selected by detecting an absence of a used mark in a predetermined position on the transfer ribbon corresponding to the transfer section using the mark sensor. An image is printed to the selected transfer section and a used mark is printed on the transfer ribbon using the print unit. At least a portion of the used mark is in a predetermined position relative to the selected transfer section and is outside the selected transfer section. |
| US10434790B2 |
Droplet detection
Apparatus to detect droplets and methods for detecting droplets are described. The apparatus comprise a light emitter and a light detector. The light emitter is to emit light along an optical axis, the light having a spatial intensity distribution profile with a peak that is non-coincident with the optical axis. The light detector is located relative to the light emitter such that, in use, the peak of the spatial intensity distribution profile is incident on the light detector. |
| US10434776B2 |
Method for manufacturing liquid ejection head
The present invention relates the method of manufacturing a liquid discharge head, in which a plurality of element substrates are adjacently arranged in a predetermined direction on a support plate by using a UV adhesive. The method for manufacturing a liquid ejection head is capable of reducing variations in the positions of element substrates while avoiding an increase of a tact time. |
| US10434774B2 |
Fluid ejection die and glass-based support substrate
Examples include a glass-based support substrate and at least one fluid ejection die coupled thereto. The at least one fluid ejection die comprises nozzles for dispensing printing material. The glass-based support substrate has a fluid communication channel formed therethrough, where the fluid communication channel is in fluid communication with the nozzles of the at least one fluid ejection die. |
| US10434770B2 |
Printing element temperature adjustment
A temperature of one printing element is adjusted based upon a temperature of another of printing element. |
| US10434769B2 |
Method and printing system for depositing printing fluid on a sheet of corrugated media
A method of depositing printing fluid on a sheet of corrugated media comprises determining a deformation of a sheet of corrugated media, adjusting control parameters for a plurality of nozzles based on the determined deformation, and depositing printing fluid from the plurality of nozzles onto the sheet of corrugated media according to the adjusted control parameters. |
| US10434762B2 |
Metal photographic plate with carrier and method of use
This disclosure provides a solution to the problem of metal printing where the printer leaves an undesired “border” or “margin” around the edge, as the printer sensors detect the edge of the metal plate and stop printing before reaching the edge. The system and method disclosed herein comprises a metal plate removably associated with a carrier, where the carrier is larger than the metal plate such that the metal plate is positioned entirely within the perimeter of the carrier. The metal plate has a special receptive coating that allows ink from an inkjet printer to adhere to the metal plate without running. The carrier has an external coating that mimics the metal plate such that the sensors of the printer do not detect any “edge” of the metal plate and print over, onto the carrier. This creates a borderless final printed picture. |
| US10434761B2 |
Digital printing process
A printing system is disclosed which includes a plurality of rollers configured to support and move a loop-shaped, flexible intermediate transfer member of at least 10 meters in length along a printing system path. The printing system further includes an image forming station configured to form an image on a portion of the intermediate transfer member, and an impression station configured to enable substantial transfer of the deposited image to a substrate. The printing system also includes at least one high-speed motor associated with the plurality of rollers and configured to move the loop-shaped flexible intermediate transfer member at a speed of at least about one meter per second. Moreover, the printing system includes guiding channels configured for exerting a lateral tensioning force on the loop-shaped intermediate transfer member as it is received within the guiding channels and circulates at the speed of at least about one meter per second. |
| US10434759B2 |
Methods for fine feature detail for additive manufacturing
The present disclosure generally relates to methods for additive manufacturing (AM) that utilize a computer aided design (CAD) model of a part to develop a layer representation of the part. The method includes: determining a build layer thickness of an additive manufacturing apparatus; identifying a feature of the part within the model; determining that the feature is not aligned along the z-axis based on the build layer thickness; and moving the feature within the model along the z-axis by a feature offset such that the feature is aligned along the z-axis. |
| US10434758B2 |
Three-dimensional printing method and three-dimensional printing apparatus
A three-dimensional printing apparatus and a three-dimensional printing method are provided. The method includes following step. An extending path associated with a first feeding path is obtained according to a feeding endpoint and at least one feeding point of the first feeding path. A printing head is controlled to move along the first feeding path according to a printing speed and to feed a forming material. The printing head is controlled to move along the extending path to an extending point according to a first speed, and to stop feeding the forming material, wherein the first speed is less than the printing speed. The printing head is controlled to move along a direction away from the extending point according to a second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the printing speed. |
| US10434756B2 |
Photovoltaic modules with polypropylene based backsheet
The present invention relates to photovoltaic modules backsheets (10) on base of preferably high molecular weight, impact resistant, shrinkage and thermal (flow) resistant FPP (Flexible Polypropylene) compositions preferably containing functional particles or being coextruded with a primer adhesive layer (13a) to obtain highly reliable adhesion on EVA adhesive layers (5). In one embodiment, the backsheet (10) has a functional PO adhesive layer (13b) allowing direct adhesion to cells back-contacts, i.e. without the use of an EVA adhesive layer (5). In a further embodiment, the backsheet (10), with functional PO adhesive layer (13b), allows the use of an upper adhesive layer (2) which is a surface functionalized transparent TPO film. |
| US10434753B2 |
Plastic sheet, method for manufacturing plastic sheet, interlayer film for laminated glass, and laminated glass
There are provided a plastic sheet making the inter-layer peeling in laminated glass become difficult to occur, and furthermore, being capable of enhancing the penetration resistance of laminated glass, and an interlayer film for laminated glass prepared therewith. The plastic sheet used for an interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is a plastic sheet used for an interlayer film for laminated glass and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface which are coated with a surface treatment agent or modified by a surface treatment so that the wetting tension of each of the first surface and the second surface is greater than or equal to 40 mN/m. |
| US10434748B2 |
Conductive film
There is provided a conductive film having conductivity in a surface direction, being deformable, having excellent durability, and transmitting visible light.A conductive film includes a film substrate and a conductive material layer. The conductive material layer is provided on a first substrate surface of the film substrate. A plurality of through holes penetrating the film substrate and the conductive material layer in a thickness direction are formed in the conductive film. The conductive material layer has a plurality of conductive portions, and the conductive portions are present between adjacent layer opening portions. The number of the conductive portion is 400 per 1 mm2, and an opening ratio of the conductive material layer is at least 40%. |
| US10434742B2 |
Venting apparatus
A venting apparatus is disclosed herein. The venting apparatus comprises a substrate, such as a metal substrate or a specialty plastic substrate, having an opening therein and a fluoropolymer membrane, such as ePTFE, disposed over said opening and thermally bonded using a thermoplastic material to said substrate. This allows the fluoropolymer membrane to be directly bonded to the said substrate without using an adhesive layer. |
| US10434741B2 |
Composite molded article
A composite molded article contains a metal molded article and a resin molded article, which are bonded to each other, in which the metal molded article has a roughened bonding surface, a surface layer portion of the metal molded article including the roughened bonding surface has: open holes containing: a stem hole that is formed in a thickness direction and has an opening on the side of the bonding surface, and a branch hole that is formed from an inner wall of the stem hole in a different direction from the stem hole, and the composite molded article is bonded in such a state that the resin permeates into the open holes formed on the bonding surface of the metal molded article. |
| US10434739B2 |
Device for cooling adhesive applied to a surface of sack bodies
The device for cooling an adhesive applied to a surface of bag bodies includes a transfer conveyor and a cooling conveyor. The transfer conveyor conveys the bag bodies at a transfer speed to the cooling conveyor, and the cooling conveyor conveys the bag bodies taken over from the transfer conveyor at a cooling conveyor speed. The transfer speed is higher than the cooling conveyor speed, which is why the bag bodies are arranged overlapping each other on the cooling conveyor. Due to this higher packing density, there is achieved a long dwell time of the bag bodies in the cooling conveyor at simultaneously a high flow-rate of bag bodies through the device. |
| US10434735B2 |
Method for manufacturing pneumatic tire
A method for manufacturing a pneumatic tire may include lap-splicing end parts of a laminate sheet in which a sheet obtained from a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic resin composition of a thermoplastic resin blended with an elastomer is laminated with a rubber that undergoes vulcanizing adhesion with the thermoplastic resin or the thermoplastic resin composition. After the sheet obtained from the thermoplastic resin or the thermoplastic resin composition is cut into lengths to be supplied for lap-splicing, and at a stage before tire vulcanization molding, distal end parts of the sheet obtained from the thermoplastic resin or the thermoplastic resin composition are sharpened with a thermal treatment. |
| US10434731B2 |
Composite structures having embedded mechanical features
A complex-shaped, three-dimensional fiber reinforced composite structure may be formed by using counteracting pressures applied to a structural lay-up of wetted fibers with mechanical features embedded or encapsulated therein. The mechanical features may be located on or at least partially between two or more pressurizable members, which may be internally pressurized within a mold. The mechanical features may operate as bearing plates, attachment fittings, or other structural elements. Assemblies of pressurizable members, fiber plies and mechanical features may be arranged to create complex composite structures with predefined load paths, enhanced structural capability or both. |
| US10434724B2 |
Controlled translation method of affixing a termination to a tensile member
A method for creating a termination by attaching some kind of fitting to the end of a tensile member such as a cable. The end fitting is provided with an internal cavity. The cavity has a proximal portion that is adjacent the area where the tensile member exits the fitting and a distal portion on its opposite end. A length of the tensile member's filaments is placed within this expanding cavity and infused with liquid potting compound. The method exploits the characteristic of a liquid potting compound as it transitions to a solid. The potting compound in one portion of the cavity is typically transitioned to a solid at a more rapid rate than other portions. Once the potting compound in one portion of the cavity has transitioned sufficiently to hold the filaments at the desired level, tension is placed on the tensile member and a small linear displacement may be imposed on the tensile member. This linear displacement tends to pull the filaments residing in the potting compound into better alignment and improve load sharing. |
| US10434719B2 |
Magnetically coupled print head for additive manufacturing system
An additive manufacturing system includes a gantry configured to move in a build plane. A platen is configured to support a part being built in a layer by layer process and wherein the platen is configured to move in a direction substantially normal to the build plane. A head carriage is carried by the gantry wherein the head carriage includes ferromagnetic material. The system includes at least one print head where the print head includes a housing and one or more magnets attached to the housing wherein the at least one print head is configured to be coupled to the head carriage through a magnetic coupling between the one or more magnets and the ferromagnetic material such that the print head is configured to move rotationally relative to the head carriage. |
| US10434717B2 |
Fabricating three-dimensional objects with overhang
The claimed subject matter includes a system and method to design 3D objects for fabrication. In embodiments, the method includes sampling coordinates of a two-dimensional object. The method also includes generating fabrication coordinates based on the sampled coordinates and a plane comprising a top layer of a three-dimensional (3D) object. Additionally, the method includes generating a 2D triangular mesh for the top layer of an overhang based on the sampled coordinates, an angle between the top layer and two points in a previous top layer border less than or equal to an overhang threshold angle. |
| US10434713B1 |
Printhead device for 3D bio-printer
A printhead device is provided. The printhead device includes a cell tube, a cell tube rubber plug covering the cell tube, a connector arranged at an end of the cell tube, and a fixing knob fixed to the connector and communicating with a printing nozzle through a bottom liquid tube. A fixing clip is provided on the upper part of the cell tube, and a stepping motor box is provided on the upper end of the fixing clip. An air valve box is arranged on the upper side of the stepping motor box, and a rotary air valve is provided in the air valve box. The rotary air valve communicates with the inner cavity of the cell tube through an internal vent tube, and with an air valve straight tube or an air valve gooseneck tube. |
| US10434711B2 |
Bearing based leveling assembly for three-dimensional object printing
A three-dimensional object printer comprises a conveyor having a surface configured to convey a three-dimensional object in a first direction; and a leveling assembly configured to level a surface of the three-dimensional object as the conveyer conveys the three-dimensional object in the first direction, the leveling assembly comprising (i) a roller having a cylindrical shape, the roller having an outer surface that moves upon the surface of the three-dimensional object to level the surface of the three-dimensional object; and (ii) a guide device arranged between the roller and the planar surface of the conveyer, the device being configured to mechanically interact with the roller to maintain a constant distance between the outer surface of the roller and the planar surface of the conveyer. |
| US10434710B2 |
Method and system for layer-wise generation of three-dimensional models from powdered material
The method and system for layer-wise generation of three-dimensional objects from powdered material includes sequential application of powdered material and suitable binder onto a vertically mobile worktop. Depositing is performed by a powdered material application device and a binder application device. The two application devices work in two mutually perpendicular directions along two horizontal planes parallel to each other and the worktop, performing the application in both directions of movement between their final positions. Application devices move and deposit the respective substance at a different optimal rate depending on the process. The method and the system have a wide range of applications in the casting industry for the layer-wise generation of complete sand molds and/or high precision cores directly from a three-dimensional computer model. They reduce the time required to produce casting shapes and improve the accuracy, and also allow the generation of more complex shapes without the need for a physical model. |
| US10434708B2 |
Three-dimensional (3D) printing method
In a 3D printing method, a sinterable material is applied and heated to a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 400° C. A coalescent agent is selectively applied on a portion of the sinterable material, and a modifying agent is selectively applied on the portion and/or on another portion of the sinterable material. The modifying agent consists of an inorganic salt, a surfactant, a co-solvent, a humectant, a biocide, and water. The sinterable material is exposed to radiation, whereby the coalescent agent at least partially cures the portion of the sinterable material in contact with the coalescent agent, and the modifying agent i) reduces curing of the portion of the sinterable material in contact with both the coalescent agent and the modifying agent ii) prevents curing of the other portion of the sinterable material in contact with the modifying agent, or iii) both i and ii. |
| US10434703B2 |
Additive deposition system and method
An additive deposition system and method, the system including generating an aerosol of additive material that is charged and deposited onto a selectively charged substrate. Selectively charging the substrate includes uniformly charging a surface of the substrate, selectively removing charged from the substrate to create charged and neutral regions of the substrate surface. The charged regions of the substrate having a polarity opposite a polarity of the charged aerosol. The charged aerosol of additive material deposited onto the selectively charged portions of the substrate surface due to the potential difference between the charged substrate and charged aerosol. The system and method further including repeating the additive deposition process to create a multi-layer matrix of additive material. |
| US10434699B2 |
Apparatus and a method for heating plastic preforms with decoupled transport devices
An apparatus for heating plastic preforms includes a first transport device that transports the plastic preforms in a separated manner, wherein said first transport device has a plurality of recesses for receiving the plastic preforms, and a second transport device that takes over the plastic preforms transported by the first transport device and transports said plastic preforms along a predetermined transport path. The second transport device has a plurality of holding elements for holding the plastic preforms. The apparatus also includes at least one heating device that heats the plastic preforms transported by the second transport device, wherein at least the first transport device is a circulating transport device, wherein a relative position of the recesses of the first transport device in the circulation direction of the first transport device relative to a position of the holding elements in respect of the transport path can be changed. |
| US10434691B2 |
Foam molded article and molding method for same
Generation of a balloon-shaped air bubble is suppressed.A foam molded article according to a mode of the present disclosure is characterized in that in a situation of being divided into two equal parts in the thickness direction T of the foam molded article, the average cell diameter α1 in the thickness direction T on the inner surface side A of the foam molded article is 1.2 times ((α1/β1)=1.2) or greater of the average cell diameter β1 in the thickness direction T on the outer surface side B of the foam molded article and that the surface roughness Sm of the inner surface of the foam molded article is 1000 μm or greater. |
| US10434690B2 |
Vacuum bag with integral fluid transfer conduits and seals for resin transfer and other processes
Disclosed are fluid transfer and evacuation structures formed in a vacuum bag operable for use in vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding, debulking, compaction, or similar processes. A reusable vacuum bag can be provided including an elastomeric membrane having a preform-contact surface and at least one textured surface formed in the elastomeric membrane. The textured surface can define a fluid transfer channel. At least one fluid extraction port can be provided in communication with the fluid transfer channel, the fluid extraction port being adapted for engagement to a vacuum pump to remove fluids from the fluid transfer channel. The textured surface defining the fluid transfer channel can be adapted to permit the flow of fluids between the elastomeric membrane and a base mold in communication with the elastomeric membrane when the fluid extraction port is engaged to a vacuum pump. |
| US10434686B2 |
Three-dimensional article and method of making the same
Three-dimensional polymeric article (100) having first (101) and second (102) opposed major surfaces, a first dimension perpendicular to a second dimension, a thickness orthogonal to the first and second dimensions, and a plurality of alternating first (107) and second (109) polymeric regions along the first or second dimensions, wherein the first (107) and second (108) regions extend at least partially across the second dimension, wherein the first regions (107) are in a common plane (115) and wherein some of the second regions (108) project outwardly from the plane (115) in a first direction (generally perpendicular from the plane), and some of the second regions (108) project outwardly from the plane (115) in a second direction that is generally 180 degrees from the first direction, where the first regions (107) have a first crosslink density, wherein the second regions (108) have a second crosslink density, and wherein the second crosslink density of the second regions (108) are less than the first crosslink density of the first regions (107). Embodiments of the articles are useful for example, for providing a dual-sided, textured wrapping film such that greater grip is realized both on an item wrapped by the film and the wrapped item itself. |
| US10434685B2 |
Release agent for tire bladder, tire bladder, and pneumatic tire
A release agent for being coated onto a tire bladder made of a zinc-oxide-incorporated butyl rubber during pneumatic-tire molding, the release agent containing (A) organopolysiloxane, which contains a carboxy group indicated by the general formula (1) below (in the formula, R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C30 monovalent hydrocarbon group excluding R2, R2 is a carboxy-group-substituted C1-C30 monovalent organic group, R3 is R1 or R2, and n is an integer of 3 to 2000.). This release agent produces a longer service life of a tire bladder and leads to reduced tire production cost because the amount of silicone that migrates to the tire side is low when the tire is released, and repeated mold-release performance is enhanced. |
| US10434680B2 |
Method for producing a wood product by means of hot pressing and use of method
A Method of producing a wooden product by means of a molding hot-pressing from a wooden blank which has one or several sections (A, B, C, D). Wherein as a material is selected an optional form of sawn timber or another timber, which is preferably selected from the group consisting of fresh sawn timber, dried timber, saw-surfaced lumber, planed timber, heat-treated timber, sodium silicate water-glass impregnated or salt impregnated or otherwise impregnated timber; wherein molding hot-pressing is performed essentially in a single-stage production process, which includes drying and molding hot-pressing of the wooden blank and essentially concurrent treating of the wooden blank both by binders of the wood itself and by treating chemicals and/or treating materials added in the production process which are selected from the group consisting of surface treatment agents, excipients, primers, impregnating agents, adhesives, adhesive films, adhesive gauzes; wherein the treatment chemicals are attached to the production process by using a hot-pressing pressing plate etc., pressing tool or pressing surface; and wherein the wood material, and binders thereof as well as the treating chemicals are allowed to adapt/move in relation to each other in the cooling phase of the production process until the locking phase, whereby the product is completed. |
| US10434679B2 |
Stationary box lumber shaving mill with a lumber arrestor
A device and method for cutting lumber pieces into shavings. The device includes a hopper sized to hold the lumber pieces that are to be cut into the shavings, and a carriage that is positioned below the hopper. The carriage includes a support platform to support the lumber pieces that are in the hopper, and cutterheads spaced apart along the support platform. The carriage is movable relative to the hopper to move the cutterheads back and forth along the lumber pieces during the cutting. An arrestor maintains the lumber pieces in position relative to the hopper when the carriage is moving in one direction to prevent and/or reduce the lumber pieces from moving and thus not being completely cut by the carriage. |
| US10434672B2 |
Cutting tool
A cutting tool for cutting building materials at a range of angles from vertical and/or horizontal and with an additional adjustment mechanism for adjusting the cutting angle up or down by a small angle. More specifically, this invention relates to a cutting tool including a base, a support surface, and a cutting platform, where the cutting platform can be set at a plurality of angles to the base including, but not limited to, angles of 22.5°, 30°, 45°, and 90°, and the support surface can be angled slightly up or down by a small amount, for example 1° or 2°, to slightly adjust an angle of the cut. |
| US10434666B2 |
Industrial robot system optically indicating motion area of robot
An industrial robot system is provided with a robot installed on a floor. In this robot system, a motion area is displayed visibly on the floor surface. The motion area is an area occupied on the floor surface by the robot when the robot executes a predetermined task. |
| US10434664B2 |
Lamellar covers for use with articulating joints
A lamellar cover for use with an articulating joint is disclosed. The cover includes an annular retainer positionable adjacent a first portion of the articulating joint. A retainer fitting is positionable adjacent a second portion of the articulating joint that is moveable with respect to the first portion. A plurality of overlapping lamellar rings are supported between the annular retainer and the retainer fitting. Each lamellar ring includes a circular support ring, such as an o-ring, and a plurality of lamellas coupled to the circular support ring. One or more connectors extend between adjacent lamellar rings. Each of the plurality of overlapping lamellar rings has a ring diameter. One or more of the ring diameters decrease in size with respect to each other from the annular retainer to the retainer fitting thereby forming a tapered cover around the articulating joint. |
| US10434662B2 |
Gripping device for linear actuation
A gripping device with linear actuation for a robotic arm for seizing and gripping Petri dishes and other light items. The gripping device has a support and first and second gripping arms slidably retained relative to the support by guide rods. A motorized drive mechanism actuates the gripping arms through an operating member that acts only on the first gripping arm. Through an interconnection mechanism, movement of the first gripping arm actuates a simultaneous and dependent opposite movement of the second gripping arm so that the gripping arms are movable between a slack position and a clamping position. The operating member acts on the first gripping arm through a resiliently compressible member, the distortion of which is measured to provide a clamping limitation mechanism. |
| US10434657B2 |
Robot for handling goods in transit and cleaning device therefor and operating method for operating a robot
A robot for handling goods in transit having a movable fork unit with a load-bearing fork and a fork base relative to which the load-bearing fork can be translationally moved. The robot is provided with a cleaning device having a cleaning chamber which can be insulated from the surroundings, completely accommodates the load-bearing fork and at least partly accommodates the fork base. The cleaning device has an inlet opening for at least partial introduction of the fork unit into the cleaning chamber and an inflow opening for a cleaning agent, which opening leads to the cleaning chamber. The robot may be used for handling food items and beverages. |
| US10434655B2 |
Robot apparatus and method for controlling robot apparatus
A robot system includes a fixed camera that obtains first measurement data by detecting a plurality of features positioned within a detection range, the detection range including at least part of a range in which a robot arm is movable, a hand camera movable with the robot arm, and a control apparatus that controls the robot arm. A calibration function that relates a value obtained as part of the first measurement data to a command value provided to the robot arm at each of a plurality of positions and orientations at which the hand camera obtains second measurement data by detecting each mark. |
| US10434654B2 |
Calibration device, calibration method, and computer readable medium for visual sensor
A parameter for detecting a target mark 5 is not required to be set for each camera repeatedly while a stereo camera 2 is calibrated. A calibration device 1 associates position information in an image coordinate system at a first camera 21 of a stereo camera 2, position information in an image coordinate system at a second camera 22 of the stereo camera 2, and position information in a robot coordinate system at a robot 4. The calibration device comprises: first parameter setting unit 102 that sets a first parameter for detecting a target mark 5 attached to the robot 4 from data about an image captured by the first camera 21; and a second parameter setting unit 104 that sets a second parameter for detecting the target mark 5 from data about an image captured by the second camera 22 based on the first parameter. |
| US10434653B2 |
Movement mapping based control of telerobot
Movement of a user in a user space is mapped to a first portion of a command action stream sent to a telerobot in a telerobot space. An immersive feedback stream is provided by the telerobot to the user. Upon movement of user into or proximate to a margin of user space, the first portion of the command action stream may be suspended. The user may re-orient in the user space, and may then continue to move, with movement mapping re-engaged and resumption of transmission of a second portion of command action stream. In this way, user may control a telerobot via movement mapping, even though user space and telerobot space may not be the same size. |
| US10434652B2 |
Workpiece picking system
A workpiece picking system including: a robot; a hand, attached to a hand tip portion of the robot, for picking workpieces; a three-dimensional sensor, attached to the hand tip portion, for acquiring positional information of a three-dimensional point group in a partial region in a container; a workpiece state calculation unit which calculates a position and posture of a workpiece based on positional information of a three-dimensional point group in an acquired first partial region; a data acquisition position calculation unit which calculates a robot corresponding to a second partial region where positional information is to be acquired next, based on the positional information of the three-dimensional point group in the acquired first partial region; and a control unit which controls the robot and the hand based on the calculated position and posture of the workpiece and based on the calculated robot position corresponding to the second partial region. |
| US10434651B1 |
Failure mode
A control system of a robotic device may receive sensor data indicating at least one deviation from a nominal operating parameter of the robotic device, where the robotic device includes articulable legs that include respective actuators, and where one or more strokes of the actuators cause the articulable legs to articulate. Based on the received sensor data, the control system may determine that the at least one deviation exceeds a pre-determined threshold. In response to determining that the at least one deviation exceeds the pre-determined threshold, the control system may provide instructions for centering the one or more strokes at approximately a mid-point of extension of the actuators, and reducing a stroke length of the one or more strokes of the actuators. |
| US10434631B2 |
Universal ratcheting tool
A universal ratcheting tool provides improved handling of tools that are difficult to use on their own, specifically, hexagonal wrenches. The universal ratcheting tool includes a handle and a body with a ratcheting mechanism within the handle. The body includes a first aperture for receiving a tool, and the first aperture includes slots to accept a plurality of sizes of tools. The body also includes a second aperture where the tool extends out of the body. A retaining component is coupled with the body to retain the tool and a retaining tab is able to be used to open and close the retaining component. Once the tool is positioned and retained within the universal ratcheting tool, a user is able to easily install or remove an object such as a screw with the benefit of a comfortable handle and the ease of use of the ratcheting mechanism. |
| US10434629B2 |
Roughened substrate support
The present disclosure generally relates to a substrate support for use in a substrate processing chamber. A roughened substrate support reduces arcing within the chamber and also contributes to uniform deposition on the substrate. A substrate support may have a substrate support body having a surface roughness of between about 707 micro-inches and about 834 micro-inches. The substrate support may have an anodized coating on the substrate support. |
| US10434625B2 |
Latching mechanism using deployable arms
A latching mechanism for a tool spindle or mandrel that latches by pivotally extending a plurality of tensioned arms from a tensioned seated state to a tensioned locked state through rotation of a lock ring pivotally deploying the arms from their nested seated state into a blade engaging position of a larger radius than the radius of the lock ring with the arms in their nested position. |
| US10434624B2 |
Roto peening orbital drilling tool
A machining tool incorporates a shaft having a first end configured to fit into a machining collet. A cutting portion extends from a second end of the shaft. A residual stress inducer is located between the first and second ends and includes a torsion element joined to the shaft at a connection end. A carbide tip is present on a free end opposite the connection end and the torsion element is configured such that a selected rotational speed, altered from a normal cutting speed, causes the carbide tip of the torsion element to contact a workpiece surface. |
| US10434623B2 |
Local area polishing system and polishing pad assemblies for a polishing system
A polishing module including a chuck having a substrate receiving surface and a perimeter, and one or more polishing pad assemblies positioned about the perimeter of the chuck, wherein each of the one or more polishing pad assemblies are coupled to an actuator that provides movement of the respective polishing pad assemblies in one or more of a sweep direction, a radial direction, and a oscillating mode relative to the substrate receiving surface and are limited in radial movement to about less than one-half of the radius of the chuck as measured from the perimeter of the chuck. |
| US10434619B1 |
Sanding tool
The sanding tool comprises a base, a handle, a first clip, and a second clip. A sheet of sandpaper is held in place against the bottom of the block by the clips. A user grasps the sanding tool by the handle and moves the sandpaper against an object to sand the object. The clips each comprise a wire armature that traps an end of the sandpaper between a plate and a handle block. The wire armature passes through and hinges at the handle block. The ends of the wire armature are coupled to the plate. The wire armature extends towards the center of the block on one side and forms a loop. The position of the loop may be changed to release or retain the sandpaper within the clip. The loop may be retained by a knurled screw into a platform on the block. |
| US10434618B2 |
Shape-formable apparatus
An apparatus can comprise a body and a first portion. The first portion can be coupled to the body and moveable therewith. The first portion can comprise a rigidifying material and a layer. The rigidifying material can be positioned in a chamber defined by an envelope formed of a gas-impermeable material. A pressure within the chamber can be variable between at least a lower pressure state and a higher pressure state. In the higher pressure state the material is relatively flexible, and in the lower pressure state the material can be relatively less flexible than in the higher pressure state. The layer can be manipulatable by the rigidifying material. More particularly, the layer can have a first state when the pressure within the chamber is in the higher pressure state. In the first state, the layer can be formable by the target surface to take on a desired shape that can be substantially a match of the target surface. The layer can have a second state when the pressure within the chamber is in the lower pressure state. In the second state, the layer can maintain the desired shape and can be substantially less formable than in the first state. |
| US10434616B2 |
Machining system
Provided is a highly practical machining system. The machining system is configured to include a base, and multiple machining modules which are detachably disposed on the base to be aligned with one another in a left-right direction. Machining is sequentially performed by the multiple machining modules with respect to a workpiece. At least one of the multiple machining modules is a vertical lathe module. It is possible to configure a compact system in which machining can be performed by a vertical lathe. |
| US10434612B2 |
Machine tool
A machine tool includes a bed, a column, a rotary main spindle, a tool magazine, a tool changer, and a controller. The tool changer includes a body provided on the bed so as to be movable in a direction orthogonal to a movement direction of the column, a changing arm rotatably provided on the body, and a door provided on the body to open or close an opening formed in the body, and configured to partition an area on the column side from an area on the tool magazine side by closing the opening. The controller is configured to move the body in parallel with at least one of an operation of opening the door and an operation of closing the door. |
| US10434608B2 |
Lead-free solder, lead-free solder ball, solder joint using the lead-free solder and semiconductor circuit having the solder joint
Lead-free solder is characterized in that the lead-free solder contains Ag of 1.2 mass % through 4.5 mass %, Cu of 0.25 mass % through 0.75 mass %, Bi of 1 mass % through 5.8 mass %, Ni of 0.01 mass % through 0.15 mass % and Sn as the remainder. These addition amounts allow to be further improved the common solder properties such as wettability, shear strength properties and the like, in addition to the thermal fatigue resistance. |
| US10434607B2 |
Method to immobilize an entrapped contaminant within a honeycomb structure
A method of immobilizing a contaminant within a component includes identifying the contaminant. The component is thermally processed via a specific thermal cycle related to the contaminant. The specific thermal cycle is performed within an inert environment relative to a substrate. The specific thermal cycle is configured to effect a controlled evaporation of volatiles of the contaminant and a controlled coking of remaining contaminant. |
| US10434606B2 |
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheet
Provided is a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including a steel sheet having a steel sheet surface in which a groove, which extends in a direction intersecting a rolling direction and of which a groove depth direction matches a sheet thickness direction, is formed. When an average value of a groove depth in a sheet thickness direction at a central portion of the groove in a longitudinal groove direction is set as an average groove depth D, a straight line, which connects a first point at which a groove depth in the sheet thickness direction becomes 0.05×D and a second point at which the groove depth becomes 0.50×D, at an inclined portion of the groove is set as a groove end straight line, an angle made by the steel sheet surface and the groove end straight line is set as a first angle θ, and an average value of a groove-width-direction length, which is a length of a line segment connecting two points at which a groove depth in the sheet thickness direction in a contour of the groove on the groove-width-direction cross-section becomes 0.05×D, is set as an average groove width W, an aspect ratio A obtained by dividing the average groove depth D by the average groove width W, and the first angle θ satisfy the following Expression (1). θ<−21×A+77 (1) |
| US10434605B2 |
Method for producing a body implant, assembly consisting of a guide wire and a body implant, and a medical instrument
The invention relates to a method for producing a body implant comprising the steps of: providing a wire; producing predetermined cuts of the cross section of the wire by means of an ultrashort pulse laser in order to produce a predetermined shape of the body implant. This method can be used to produce, for example, a body implant, an assembly consisting of a guide wire and a body implant, or a medical instrument having a guide wire. |
| US10434604B2 |
Texturizing a surface without bead blasting
A system to provide a texture to a surface of a component for use in a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The system includes an enclosure comprising a processing region, a support disposed in the processing region, a photon light source to generate a stream of photons, an optical module operably coupled to the photon light source, and a lens. The optical module includes a beam modulator to create a beam of photons from the stream of photons generated from the photon light source, and a beam scanner to scan the beam of photons across the surface of the component. The lens is used to receive the beam of photons from the beam scanner and distribute the beam of photons at a wavelength in a range between about 345 nm and about 1100 nm across the surface of the component to form a plurality of features on the component. |
| US10434599B2 |
Optical mask plate and laser lift-off device
The present invention provides an optical mask plate and a laser lift-off device. The optical mask plate comprises at least one totally-transmissive region and a blocking region surrounding the totally-transmissive region. The totally-transmissive region allows lasers having a predetermined wavelength to completely pass therethrough, while the blocking region does not allow the lasers having the predetermined wavelength to pass therethrough. The laser lift-off device comprises the optical mask plate. During the whole process of scanning a rigid substrate with the laser beam, as a laser emitter for emitting the laser beam can be in an on state all the time, the energy of the laser beam is nearly uniform in the process of scanning the rigid substrate with the laser beam, and in this way, edge portions of a flexible device can be prevented from being burned by the laser beam. |
| US10434598B2 |
Method for monitoring the energy density of a laser beam by image analysis and corresponding device
A method for monitoring the energy density of a laser beam using parameters of the laser beam including regularly applying the laser beam to a reference substrate and measuring, with each application, the resulting light intensity; identifying a change in the light intensity on the reference substrate between at least two measurements; and, when the change in the light intensity is higher than a predetermined threshold, determining the unstable parameter or parameters of the energy density of the laser beam. |
| US10434594B2 |
Ignition flux for arc stud welding and arc stud welding method
The invention provides an ignition flux for arc stud welding, including 30-55 wt % SiO2, 30-55 wt % NiO, 10-35 wt % AlF3, and 5-25 wt % NiF2, or including 30-55 wt % TiO2, 30-55 wt % NiO, 10-35 wt % AlF3, and 5-25 wt % NiF2. As such, the electric arc can be easily created and smoothly formed. The invention further provides an arc stud welding method utilizing such ignition flux. As such, the fastener and the metal workpiece can be tightly connected together without the need of inserting an ignition tip into the welding portion of a fastener. |
| US10434593B2 |
Setting assistance device and setting assistance method
In a setting assistance device for assisting setting of a welding condition, an input receiving unit receives a new welding condition that is specified, and a reliability output unit outputs a degree of appropriateness of the new welding condition relative to a plurality of well-tested welding conditions, which are welding conditions that have been used in the past and well-tested, in response to reception of the new welding condition by the input receiving unit. |
| US10434592B2 |
Flux applying apparatus
There is provided a flux applying apparatus configured to jet and apply a flux to a target, whereby the flux applying apparatus is capable of rapidly collecting a surplus flux in a sub-tank and returning the same to the main tank for further jetting and applying. In particular, the flux applying apparatus is coupled to a control unit capable of estimating a flux amount trapped in the sub-tank on the basis of a time period for which the flux is to be jetted from the nozzle. |
| US10434591B2 |
Wire electric discharge machine including unit for adjusting attachment position of workpiece
Provided is a wire electric discharge machine in which workpiece attaching and detaching unit attaches and detaches a workpiece to and from workpiece fixing unit, machining-reference-part detecting unit detects the position of a machining reference part of the workpiece, workpiece-positioning executing unit positions the workpiece in a position where the workpiece does not collide with machining-reference-part measuring unit, measurement-positioning executing unit positions the machining-reference-part measuring unit in a predetermined measurement start position, the machining-reference-part measuring unit measures the position of the machining reference part of the workpiece, and machining-reference-part-measurement executing unit executes a position measuring operation for the machining reference part of the workpiece using the machining-reference-part measuring unit. |
| US10434589B2 |
Cutting apparatus including a wire cutting member
A cutting apparatus and the method of operating same is provided. The apparatus includes a feed tower assembly configured to be attached to an object and a frame assembly movably attached thereto. The frame assembly has arm assemblies thereon which accept a cutting member. At least one arm assembly can be pivoted relative to the other arm assembly and relative to the feed tower assembly. One arm assembly can further be moved relative to the other arm assembly and relative to the feed tower assembly in a vertical direction. |
| US10434583B2 |
Milling cutter
A milling cutting insert has a substantially triangular shape. The cutting insert contains a top side, an underside, and circumferential side surfaces extending between the top side and the underside. Cutting edges are formed at the transition of the circumferential side surfaces to the top side and/or the underside. On the circumferential side surfaces at least two discrete planar abutment surfaces are formed for positioning the cutting insert in a tool holder. The at least two discrete planar abutment surfaces are inclined with respect to each other at an outer angle of between 190° and 220° and the abutment surfaces are spaced from each other with respect to the circumferential direction of the cutting insert. |
| US10434579B2 |
Peeling machine for oblong products
A peeling machine includes a rotating head installed rotating around an axis of rotation and provided with a central cavity. During use, an oblong product to be worked is disposed and a plurality of support sliders are installed thereon to support respective tools and a plurality of adjustment units configured to move the support sliders in a radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation. The peeling machine also includes a transmission unit configured to transmit motion from a first motor to the rotating head and to make the latter rotate, and also to transmit motion from a second motor to the adjustment units to simultaneously adjust the radial position of the tools. |
| US10434576B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing metallic iron from iron oxide fines
Method and apparatus for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) powder or molten iron from iron ore fines by mixing said iron ore fines with hydrogen and oxygen and igniting the mixture in a flame reactor with flame temperatures controlled to produce solid iron powder or molten iron. |
| US10434574B2 |
Laminating and shaping apparatus
A gas collecting mechanism installed in the laminating and shaping apparatus has a partition section extending from a ceiling section of the chamber along a second wall surface with a predetermined interval therebetween, a first gas collecting port formed in the partition section, a suction apparatus installed in the first gas collecting port, a first gas guide space section formed between the partition section and the second wall surface, a first duct communicating with the first gas guide space section and installed on the ceiling section, a second gas collecting port formed on the ceiling section adjacent to the second wall surface, and a second duct communicating with the second gas collecting port. |
| US10434573B2 |
Accurate three-dimensional printing
The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing methods, apparatuses, and systems using, inter alia, a controller that regulates formation of at least one 3D object (e.g., in real time during the 3D printing); and a non-transitory computer-readable medium facilitating the same. For example, a controller that regulates a deformation of at least a portion of the 3D object. The control may be in situ control. The control may be real-time control during the 3D printing process. For example, the control may be during a physical-attribute pulse. The present disclosure provides various methods, apparatuses, systems and software for estimating the fundamental length scale of a melt pool, and for various tools that increase the accuracy of the 3D printing. |
| US10434571B2 |
Powder injection molding feedstock and method for manufacturing the same
A method for manufacturing a powder injection molding feedstock includes providing a plurality of powder particles and a secondary binder and applying primary kneading in an internal mixer. The primary mixture is cooled and crushed. A main binder is provided and put into the internal mixer to mix with the mixture that being crushed for secondary kneading to obtain the powder injection molding feedstock. Glass-transition temperature of the secondary binder is greater than glass-transition temperature of the main binder. The secondary binder coats the powder particles. The main binder coats the secondary binder and the powder particles. |
| US10434569B2 |
Filtration device for the filtration of a liquid metal or an alloy thereof, and a filtration method using said filtration device
Filtration devices are provided with original structural features to allow a better stiffness of the same and prevent the possibility of being distorted and/or driven under the pressure of a flux of liquid metal or an alloy thereof which is passing there through. Said features may consist of a ridge portion extending the periphery of a filtration device, a rim portion provided in double-basket filtration devices, or a particular «M» shape filtration device. |
| US10434565B2 |
Swaging tool
A swaging tool for fastening a pair of plate members sewages a collar fitted to a pintail side of a fastening pin, where a pinhead of the fastening pin is positioned on one of the plate members and the pintail of the fastening pin is positioned on the other plate member, to the fastening pin with the collar being in contact with the other plate member and to apply a tensile load to the pintail to break off and remove the pintail. The swaging tool includes a holding member that holds the pintail of the fastening pin, a swaging member having a swaging die that comes into contact with and sewages the collar, and a stroke mechanism configured to expand and contract a space between the swaging member and the holding member. The stroke mechanism includes a rotatable rotary member that converts a rotation of the rotary member to the expansion and contraction of the space between the holding member and the swaging member and restricts a rotation of the swaging member and a rotation of the holding member. |
| US10434561B2 |
Method for connecting a pipe, for liquid or gaseous media, with a plug connector
The invention relates to a method for connecting a pipe (3) for liquid or gaseous media with a plug connector (4), wherein a first casing section (12) of the plug connector (4) is deformed by means of a pressing tool in such a way that a pipe (3) positioned between the first casing section (12) and a second casing section (15) of the plug connector (4) is clamped. During the pressing process, the pressing force applied to the pressing tool is detected and a pressing force increase per unit of path length is calculated from the travel of the pressing tool and the pressing force. The detected pressing force increase per unit of path length is compared to a minimum required pressing force increase per unit of path length, and in the event, that the determined minimum required pressing force increase per unit of path length is not met, the plug connector (4) is identified as faulty. |
| US10434559B2 |
Press apparatus and spray nozzle
A spray nozzle (10) of a press apparatus includes a nozzle main body (11) having a through-hole (12), and a diffusion member (13) provided inside the through-hole (12). The diffusion member (13) includes a protruding portion (22) that diffuses coolant that flows through the through-hole (12), by interfering with the coolant. |
| US10434558B2 |
Toolpack for manufacturing containers
A precision high cyclic rate metal forming toolpack is disclosed for ironing processes used to produce can or other bodies and preforms of ultra-high precision. An example of the toolpack provides improved centering, dampening and force attenuation response. In an example, the toolpack may be implemented with integrated feedback communication and sensoring. An example of the toolpack also provides unified coolant distribution, including enhanced locational intelligence of infinitely variable tooling positions. An example of the toolpack also provides improved axial and longitudinal articulation for improved tool tracking and floatation. The toolpack may enable improved product quality, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, reduced costs, and reduced labor. |
| US10434549B1 |
Temporary transfer stations
Temporary transfer stations for facilitating distribution of debris from at least one damaged area to at least one landfill may include at least one excavatable transfer station slab. The at least one transfer station slab may include at least one waterproof layer. At least one layer support frame may be provided on the at least one waterproof layer. At least one debris support layer may be provided on the at least one layer support frame. The at least one debris support layer may have at least one controlled low strength material. |
| US10434544B2 |
Method for producing a coating consisting of surfacer and topcoat
Provided is a method for producing a coating that includes a surfacer coat and topcoat on a substrate and including applying a first coating material to an untreated substrate or a substrate coated with a cured electrodeposition coat, and applying a second coating material to the surfacer coat. The produced coating system is cured to form the coating. The first and second coating materials are compatible according to DIN EN ISO 12944-5:2008-01, and the second application takes place before the first coating material has reached drying stage 1 according to DIN 53150:2002-09, and the drying stage is determined according to EN ISO 9117-3:2010. The method is suitable for producing coatings on automobiles and commercial vehicles, such as trucks, vans, and buses. |
| US10434543B2 |
Pressure-sensitive adhesive layers with surface-enriched stripes and methods of making
Herein are disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, the adhesive layer containing stripes of first and second pressure-sensitive adhesives. The surface of the adhesive layer that faces the substrate is surface-enriched with the first pressure-sensitive adhesive. Methods of making are disclosed. |
| US10434540B2 |
Nonconductive films for lighter than air balloons
Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat. |
| US10434538B2 |
Adhesive dispensing system and method
A dispenser system for applying multi-component adhesives or like substances to work surfaces in carpeting, roofing and like applications as well as a method of dispensing and applying multi-component adhesives to work surfaces. |
| US10434529B2 |
Dispensing head for a trigger dispensing device provided with a return spring
A dispensing head (1) for a trigger dispensing device includes a return spring (50) provided with a pair of main arms (52, 54), secondary arms (62, 64) which extend from the main arms (52, 54) and an abutment portion (70) that connects the secondary arms (62, 64). The abutment portion (70) and/or the secondary arms (62, 64) are applied to the frame (2) to create a constraint and give rise said return action. |
| US10434525B1 |
Electrostatic liquid sprayer usage tracking and certification status control system
An electrostatic sprayer system for spraying a liquid includes a control system that provides user certification status control and usage reporting for the electrostatic sprayer system, including authorizing the user in conformity with the user's certification status and tracking the user, material(s), locations, duration of operation and amount of material being sprayed. The sprayer system includes a sprayer head having an outlet for dispensing a liquid that has been atomized and electrically charged via an electrode of the sprayer system, a vessel containing the liquid prior to dispensing, a power supply for providing a voltage and current to the electrode, a flow controller for controlling flow of liquid emitted from an outlet of the sprayer head, and a control system for controlling the flow controller in conformity with a certification status of a user of the sprayer system and reporting usage of the sprayer system to a database. |
| US10434523B2 |
Multistage separator assembly
A separator assembly is provided for, among other things, separating debris particles from a fluid in a fluid system. In an embodiment, the separator assembly may include a housing forming an internal chamber. An inlet port may be in communication with the internal chamber of the housing, and the inlet port can be oriented in a tangential relationship relative to the internal chamber. A first debris separation ring may be disposed in the housing and can extend around an inner surface of the internal chamber. A second debris separation ring can be disposed in the housing and can extend around the inner surface of the internal chamber, wherein the second debris separation ring may be spaced from the first debris separation ring. |
| US10434522B2 |
Fixed angle centrifuge rotor having torque transfer members and annular containment groove
A fixed angle centrifuge rotor includes a rotor body having a circumferential sidewall and a plurality of circumferentially spaced tubular cavities. Each tubular cavity has an open end and a closed end, and is configured to receive a sample container therein. The rotor further includes a pressure plate operatively coupled to the rotor body so that the pressure plate, in combination with the plurality of tubular cavities and the circumferential sidewall of the rotor body, define a hollow chamber within the rotor. The rotor further includes a plurality of elongated torque transfer members supported by the rotor body and an annular containment groove. |
| US10434519B2 |
Systems and methods for separating refuse
Systems and methods for separating metallically augmented non-magnetic objects are provided herein. Systems may include a conveyor for translating refuse along a path, the refuse comprising non-magnetic objects and metallically augmented non-magnetic objects, and a magnetic force generator extending along at least a portion of the conveyor and generating a magnetic force that causes the metallically augmented non-magnetic objects to remain in contact with the conveyor as the metallically augmented non-magnetic objects traverse along the path and as the non-magnetic objects are removed from conveyor. |
| US10434510B2 |
Microfluidic probe with bypass and control channels
A microfluidic probe includes a probe head with a processing surface that includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The probe further includes a liquid injection channel, which leads to the first aperture, and a liquid aspiration channel, which extends from the second aperture. The probe also includes a bypass channel, arranged so as to fluidly connect the liquid injection channel to the liquid aspiration channel, as well as a control channel. The latter fluidly connects to the bypass channel, hence forming a junction therewith, so as to define two portions of the bypass channel. These portions includes: a first portion that extends from the junction to the liquid injection channel; and a second portion that extends from that same junction to the liquid aspiration channel. The invention is further directed to methods of operation of a probe as described above, to process a surface. |
| US10434508B2 |
Capsule for rapid molecular quantification of a fluid sample such as whole blood
A capsule (100) comprising a housing (110) in which are disposed nanofluidic biosensors (120), a fluid connecting element (140), a filter (150) and a cover (160) is described. The capsule (100) allows the analysis of a fluid sample (300) that would be deposited in the capsule system (100) by a pipette (400). The fluid sample (300) is filtered when passing through a filter (150), then transferred by a fluid connecting element (140) to the inlets of one or several nanofluidic biosensors (120). The capsule system (100) is disposed on an external support (200), and finally an optical or an electrical measurement unit (500) is used to measure the molecular interactions in the nanofluidic biosensors. |
| US10434505B1 |
Photocatalyst
A photocatalyst includes a composite fiber having at least two crystalline semi-conductors that provide a heterojunction structure in the composite fiber. |
| US10434503B2 |
Molding for a hydrophobic zeolitic material and process for its production
The present invention relates to A process for the production of a molding, comprising (I) providing a zeolitic material; (II) mixing the zeolitic material provided in step (I) with one or more binders; (III) kneading of the mixture obtained in step (II); (IV) molding of the kneaded mixture obtained in step (III) to obtain one or more moldings; (V) drying of the one or more moldings obtained in step (IV); and (VI) calcining of the dried molding obtained in step (V); wherein the zeolitic material provided in step (I) displays a water adsorption ranging from 1 to 15 wt.-% when exposed to a relative humidity of 85%, as well as to a molding obtainable or obtained according to the inventive process in addition to a molding per se and to their respective use. |
| US10434501B2 |
Supported solid phase catalyst, and preparation method and use thereof
The present invention belongs to the flue gas desulfuration field. Specifically, the present invention relates to a supported solid-phase catalyst for oxidizing the by-product magnesium sulfite in a magnesium desulfuration process, and to preparation method and use thereof. The catalyst uses an activated carbon particle as a support, and cobalt nitrate, manganese nitrate, copper nitrate and ferrous nitrate as catalytically active components. The preparation method is as follows: mixing the pre-treated activated carbon support with the catalytically active components, followed by oscillating, standing under microwave irradiation, filtrating, drying, baking, so as to obtain the supported solid-phase catalyst. Raw materials of the present invention are inexpensive and easily available; the preparation process is simple; the catalyst has prominent catalytic effect and can be widely used in the magnesium desulfuration process in medium-sized and small-sized boilers of 75t or more to improve the recovery rate of the desulfuration by-product and reduce energy consumption of the oxidation system; the catalyst has a low amount of catalytically active components and causes low residue in the solution and hence no secondary pollution problem, and has a high generalization value. |
| US10434500B2 |
Hydrogenation catalyst and process for production thereof by the use of uncalcined starting material
The invention relates to a process for preparing a shaped Cu—Al catalyst body for the hydrogenation of organic compounds containing a carbonyl function. More particularly, the shaped catalyst body is suitable for the hydrogenation of aldehydes, ketones and of carboxylic acids or esters thereof, specifically of fatty acids or esters thereof, such as fatty acid methyl esters, to the corresponding alcohols such as butanediol. The present invention further relates to Cu—Al catalysts obtainable by the preparation process. |
| US10434497B2 |
Method of producing inorganic sorbents for extracting lithium from lithium-containing natural and technological brines
Disclosed is a method of producing inorganic sorbents for extracting lithium from lithium-containing natural and technological brines. The method is carried by contacting a soluble niobate (V) with an acid in the presence of at least one zirconium (IV) salt to obtain a precipitate of a mixed hydrated niobium and zirconium oxide. Subsequent steps include granulating the precipitate by freezing, converting the product of granulation into a Li-form, calcining the Li-form, and converting the obtained granulated mixed lithium, niobium, and zirconium oxide into an ion-exchanger in an H-form. In the obtained H-form the inorganic sorbent is ready for use in lithium extraction processes. |
| US10434494B2 |
Filtration material for filtered venting, and filtered venting device
Provided are a filtration material for filtered venting and a filtered venting device that are more effective in adsorbing radioactive iodine than in the conventional art and are useful for addressing severe accidents. The filtration material for filtered venting comprises granulated zeolite L, wherein at least a portion of the ion exchange sites of the zeolite L are substituted with silver. Of the ion exchange sites, a constitution ratio (a/b) of ion exchange sites (a) substituted with silver to ion exchange sites (b) not substituted with silver is 25/75-55/45. The zeolite L has a silver content of 7-12 wt % on a dry weight basis. |
| US10434492B2 |
Compositions and methods for solid phase extraction of lipids
A composition, method and device for the preparation of biological samples for subsequent instrumental analyses, such as GC, GC-MS, LC and LC-MS analysis, using a solid phase extraction (SPE) process is described. Through SPE process alone or an integrated combination of protein precipitation, filtration, and SPE using a hydrophobic zirconia-coated chromatographic media, interfering compounds, such as proteins, glycerides and phosphate-containing compounds, are eliminated from the biological, food, environmental and biotechnology samples, affording an enhanced analyte response during the instrumental analysis. |
| US10434491B2 |
Release resistant moisture absorbent for automobile lamp, and moisture absorbent product comprising the same
Provided are a release resistant moisture absorbent being environment-friendly and having excellent moisture absorbency and release resistance, and a moisture absorbent product comprising the same. The release resistant moisture absorbent of the present invention has an excellent moisture absorption rate, and also excellent release resistance in a high temperature and low humidity condition which is a driving environment of an automobile lamp, and thus, may be usefully used for an automobile lamp. |
| US10434488B2 |
Systems and methods for facilitating dissociation of methane utilizing a reactor designed to generate shockwaves in a supersonic gaseous vortex
Methane may be dissociated at low temperatures and/or pressures utilizing a reactor designed to generate shockwaves in a supersonic gaseous vortex. Within a preprocessing chamber, the methane may be pressurized to a pressure of 700 kPa or more, and heated to a temperature below a dissociation temperature of methane. The methane may be introduced as a gas stream substantially tangentially to an inner surface of a chamber of the reactor to effectuate a gaseous vortex rotating about a longitudinal axis within the chamber. The gas stream may be introduced using a nozzle that accelerates the gas stream to a supersonic velocity. A frequency of shockwaves emitted from the nozzle into the gaseous vortex may be controlled. Product gas and carbon byproduct may be emitted from the chamber of the reactor. The carbon byproduct may be separated out from the product gas using a gas/solid separator. |
| US10434484B1 |
Stacked zone vertical tubular reactor
A stacked zone vertical tubular reactor for conducting an exothermic reaction. The reactor may comprise two or more stacked catalyst zones in each reactor tube. Each reactor tube may contain internal feed and discharge tubes, transition zones comprising a catalyst support plate and a zone separator plate, and a heat transfer element located in each catalyst zone. |
| US10434481B2 |
Mixing vessel with locking assembly for locking a mixing assembly in storage position and mixing impeller with central disc-like member
A mixing vessel for accommodating components to be mixed has a container with at least one mounting depression in a side wall of the container. The mounting depression is adapted so that a mixing impeller housing of a mixing impeller is at least partly insertable, in which at least one magnet is housed for being magnetically connectable to a drive device to be driven. A locking assembly is attachable to the mounting depression from outside for locking the mixing impeller in a storage position, in which the mixing impeller is not rotatable. The locking assembly has a magnetically active element that is adapted to interact with the magnet of the mixing impeller. |
| US10434480B2 |
Water extraction system containing a membrane including an active layer having a cross-linked aromatic polyamide thin film
The present invention relates to a water extraction system comprising a flow cell comprising a membrane; said membrane comprising an active layer comprising immobilized aquaporin water channels and a support layer, and said membrane having a feed side and a non-feed side; and an aqueous source solution in fluid communication with the feed side of the membrane. |
| US10434476B2 |
Carbon-containing membrane for water and gas separation
The invention relates to a multilayer metallic or ceramic membrane device, comprising a macroporous carrier layer including pores having a pore diameter of more than 50 nm, and at least one mesoporous intermediate layer disposed thereon, including pores having a pore diameter of 2 nm to 50 nm. The membrane device according to the invention furthermore comprises at least one microporous cover layer disposed on the mesoporous intermediate layer, including pores having an average pore diameter of 0.3 nm to 1.5 nm, comprising graphite oxide or few-layer graphene oxide or graphite or few-layer graphene. In an advantageous embodiment, the cover layer comprises between 5 and 1000 layers of graphene oxide. In an advantageous embodiment, the cover layer can comprise between 5 and 1000 layers of partially reduced graphene oxide or graphene as a result of the at least partial reduction of the graphene oxide. The multilayer, chemically and mechanically stable and temperature-resistant membrane device according to the invention, comprising the functional cover layer thereof including microporous graphene oxide or graphene, is advantageously suitable for use in water separation or purification, or for gas separation. |
| US10434475B2 |
Comprehensive evaluation method for performance of contaminated flat membranes
The present invention relates to a comprehensive evaluation method for the performance of contaminated flat membranes, which relates to the field of sewage and waste resource technology. The present invention firstly analyzed the composition of the surface elements of the contaminated membrane by EDX to determine the type of membrane contamination, and then designed different cleaning schemes for organic or inorganic pollution to obtain a sample membrane. When the tensile strength of the contaminated membrane decreased more than 50% than that of the control membrane, it is a waste membrane; when the tensile strength decreased less than 50% and the membrane flux reduced more than 30%, it is a waste membrane; when tensile strength decreased less than 50%, membrane flux reduced less than 30% and the carbon footprint was more than 188 g, it is a waste membrane; otherwise was a old membrane. The comprehensive evaluation method of the present invention can quantitatively, quickly and comprehensively define the difference between the old membrane and the waste membrane, and provides the basis for the selection of the contaminated membrane and the process of the regeneration and reuse. |
| US10434473B2 |
Filtration device
Provided is a filtration device exhibiting a high water treatment capacity and capable of increasing the longevity of a hollow-fiber filter, in a water purification device not requiring a purification material and requiring a high water treatment capacity. The filtration device (3) has: a housing case (15) having a water inlet unit and a water outlet unit arranged on one end side thereof; and a membrane module (17) provided inside this housing case (15). A first flow path (31) for causing raw water that has flowed in from the water inlet unit (21) to flow further to the other end side of the housing case (15) than the membrane module (17), and a second flow path (33) for causing the raw water that has flowed further to the other end side of the housing case (15) along this first flow path (31) to pass through the membrane module (17) and flow to the water outlet unit (23) are provided inside the housing case (15). A spacer (19) is provided on the upstream side of the membrane module (17) in the second flow path (33). |
| US10434469B2 |
Method for capturing carbon dioxide
A method for integrating a carbon capture process with a process for cement production. |
| US10434460B2 |
Capture and release of acid gasses using tunable organic solvents with aminopyridine
A class of water lean, organic solvents that can bind with various acid gasses to form acid gas bound molecules having a high degree of intramolecular hydrogen bonding which enables their use as regenerable solvents for acid gas capture. Unlike the other devices described in the prior art, the present invention takes advantage of shortened distances between the portions of the molecule that form hydrogen bonds within the structures when loaded with an acid gas so as to create a molecule with a higher internal bonding affinity and a reduced proclivity for agglomeration with other molecules. |
| US10434458B2 |
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 an input feed stream through two swing adsorption systems as a purge stream to remove contaminants, such as water, from the respective adsorbent bed units. The wet purge product stream is passed to a solvent based gas treating system, which forms a wet hydrocarbon rich stream and a wet acid gas stream. Then, the wet hydrocarbon rich stream and the wet acid gas stream are passed through one of the respective swing adsorption systems to remove some of the moisture from the respective wet streams. |
| US10434451B2 |
Apparatus and method of harvesting airborne moisture
An apparatus for use in harvesting airborne moisture includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a woven mesh, supported by the UAV, for collecting liquid droplets upon contact with a fog bank, a camera, a processor, a non-transitory, tangible computer readable memory storing software instructions executable by the processor, a fog identification engine, and a flight controller on board the UAV. The fog identification engine is executable on the processor according to the software instructions and is configurable to capture a digital image via the camera, detect an absence of features in the digital image, and identify a fog bank as a function of the absence of features in the digital image. The flight controller directs the UAV to enter a fog bank identified by the fog identification engine. |
| US10434449B1 |
Filter retaining mechanism with filter/pre-filter clip
A filter retaining mechanism for retaining a filter and a pre-filter in relation to a filter aperture of a filter frame. A base clip retained by a proximal portion of a shank engages a flange of the frame, and a filter/pre-filter clip is retained by a distal portion of the shank. The filter/pre-filter clip has a proximal retaining formation that forms a distal retaining surface of a first reception area for retaining a filter and a proximal retaining surface of a second reception area for retaining a pre-filter and a distal retaining formation that forms a distal retaining surface of the second reception area. The filter/pre-filter clip is pivotable about a longitudinal axis between a first condition wherein the proximal and distal retaining formations retain the filter and the pre-filter and a second condition wherein the proximal and distal retaining formations face away from the filter aperture to release the filter and the pre-filter. |
| US10434447B2 |
Door and door closure system for an air filter cabinet
A door and door closure system for an air filter cabinet are described herein. One device includes a magnet recess, a magnet coupled to the magnet recess and configured to engage with a magnet recess of a frame of an air filter cabinet and automatically align the door with the frame of the air filter cabinet when engaged with the magnet recess of the frame, and a handle adjacent the magnet recess of the door. |
| US10434446B2 |
Synthetic compressible medium filter backwash processes
The invention is directed to methods of providing backwash processes for a synthetic compressible medium filter system. More specifically, the system may include a backwash pump and air blower, and the processes may include at least three sequences of: air and water wash; air purge; and medium compression. The backwash process may be triggered by one or more of a pressure, time point, and/or turbidity set point. The air and water wash sequence may include breaking and washing the medium. The air purge sequence may include removing substantially all of the air entrapped in the medium by providing a backwash water flow for a period of time; and a medium compression sequence compressing the medium while avoiding exposing the medium to air, including introducing raw water and where the backwash and raw water provide enough energy to compress the medium without introduction of air into the medium. |
| US10434440B2 |
Mobile phase controller for supercritical fluid chromatography systems
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for regulating the average mobile phase density or pressure in a carbon dioxide based separation system. The apparatus includes a controller, a set of pressure or density sensors and a set of instructions capable of determining the pressure drop across a column and adjusting at least one system component or parameter to achieve a pre-determined average mobile phase density or pressure in the system. |
| US10434438B2 |
Fluid contact tray particularly for the use in an offshore fractionation column
A fluid contact tray (10) for a fractionation column (1), in particular a vapor-liquid contact tray suitable for the use in an offshore fractionation column, comprises: ⋅a tray deck (12) comprising an active mass transfer surface (20) suitable for contacting two fluids (l, g) of different densities, wherein the active mass transfer surface (20) comprises one or more orifices (18) for the passage of a fluid/gas (g), and wherein at least two at least partially radially extending separation walls (22-1, 22-2, 22-3, 22-4) and/or at least one separation weir (42) are arranged on the active mass transfer surface (20), which divides the active mass transfer surface (20) into at least two sections (24-1, 24-2, 24-3, 24-4), ⋅an annular channel (26) suitable for collecting fluids/liquids (l), which is arranged at the peripheral area of the active mass transfer surface (20) and at least partially embraces the mass transfer surface (20), ⋅a central downcomer (34) for collecting and discharging a fluid/liquid (l) from the annular channel (26), wherein the central downcomer (34) has the form of a hollow body with an opening (36) in the bottom section thereof being suitable for the distribution of liquid vertically downwardly, and wherein the central downcomer (34) is non-rotatably fixed at the fluid contact tray (10), and ⋅at least one conducting means (40) for transferring fluid collected in the annular channel (26) from the annular channel (26) to the central downcomer (34). This fluid contact tray (10) is in particular useable for offshore applications, such as for a fractionation column located on a FLNG or FPSO vessel. |
| US10434435B2 |
System and process for preheating evaporator feedwater
An evaporation system employs a thermocompressor to recover heat associated with a distillate produced by an evaporator and to use the recovered heat to preheat evaporator feedwater. In one example, the thermocompressor produces a thermocompressor discharge that is directed into the deaerator, contacting and preheating the evaporator feedwater passing therethrough. In another example, the thermocompressor discharge is directed through a barometric condenser which contacts evaporator feedwater therein and condenses and in the process preheats the evaporator feedwater. |
| US10434434B1 |
Bubble generating assembly
A bubble generating device has a bubble generating assembly positioned adjacent a front opening. The bubble generating assembly has a support frame having a stationary wiping element, and a plurality of bubble wands coupled to the support frame for rotation in a manner where each of the plurality of bubble wands individually wipes across the wiping element at the location of the opening. A motor is positioned inside the housing and has a fan that is directed to blow air towards the front opening. Bubble solution is delivered from a container to the wiping element. A link assembly couples the motor and the support ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger causes the support ring to be rotated so that each of the plurality of bubble wands is wiped across the wiping element and then positioned in front of the fan to receive air blown by the fan. |
| US10434425B2 |
System for streaming databases serving real-time applications used through streaming interactive video
An apparatus includes one or more servers of a hosting service center operable to execute a twitch video game or real-time application for one or more users remotely located from the hosting service center. The execution of the twitch video game or real-time application on the one or more servers produces uncompressed video of 3D animation. The one or more servers are operable to integrate live video with the twitch video game or real-time application such that the live video appears within the uncompressed video of 3D animation. The live video is received at a hosting service center from one or more client devices correspondingly associated with the one or more users. The uncompressed video 3D animation is generated, at least partially, using data streamed from a high-speed storage unit of the hosting service center coupled to the one or more servers. The high-speed storage unit is configured to load geometry for efficient loading and rendering of objects of the 3D animations. A compression unit compresses the uncompressed video 3D animation integrated with the live video, and compressed streaming interactive video being produced therefrom. An outbound routing network device coupled to the compression unit that transmits the compressed streaming interactive video over a packetized network to the one or more users. |
| US10434416B2 |
Computer system
A player can select a chest serving as a material and a chest serving as a target from possessed chests, and consume the chest serving as the material to perform power-up fusion for powering up the chest serving as the target. An activation condition of the chest after the power-up fusion is determined based on activation conditions of both the chest serving as the material and the chest serving as the target. A content object (content of the chest) provided when the activation condition of the chest after the fusion is satisfied is determined based on a content object associated with both the chest serving as the material and the chest serving as the target. |
| US10434415B1 |
Method of modifying locations
The subject matter discloses a method performed by a computerized server communicating with multiple computerized devices, at least some devices are wearable devices associated with users, for planning a real world location. The method comprises receiving information concerning a real world location, modeling the real world location into a virtual location, receiving a plurality of requests for modifying said virtual location from the users via wearable devices, the requests comprise operations, selecting an operation for modifying the virtual location, processing said selected operation for modifying said virtual location and transmitting the selected operation to a computerized device of a person, thereby instructing the person to modify said real world location according to the selected operation. |
| US10434408B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information displaying method and information processing system
In an information processing apparatus of a guest user, an image data acquisition unit acquires content image data from a host user, and a reproduction processing unit reproduces the content image data and outputs the content image data from an outputting apparatus. An information acquisition unit acquires information for specifying a sharing mode of a content image, and a notification unit notifies the user of the information indicative of the mode of the sharing process in an associated relationship with the reproduced content image. Further, if the information acquisition unit acquires information indicating that the content is within a sharing restriction period, then the notification unit notifies the user of the information indicating that the content is within the sharing restriction period. |
| US10434406B2 |
Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program product
A video game processing apparatus selectably displays a plurality of panels within a predetermined area on a display screen with a predetermined array (for example, Step S101); receives, from a user, a selecting operation against any of the plurality of displayed panels (for example, Step S201); specifies continuously selectable panels in accordance with the panel for which the selecting operation is received from the user (for example, Step S202); and changes a display mode of each of the specified panels so as to become the display mode other than a display mode of each of the other panels (for example, Step S204). |
| US10434405B2 |
Control stick sensitivity adjustment
Examples are disclosed that relate to adjusting sensitivity of a control stick. In one example, a method comprises: receiving a dead zone inflection point defining a boundary of a dead zone region and a playspace region within a normalized two-dimensional movement space, receiving a sensitivity inflection point within the playspace region of the normalized two-dimensional movement space, transforming the sensitivity inflection point to a transformed sensitivity inflection point using a sensitivity scaling function that comprises the dead zone inflection point, receiving position data representing a current position of the control stick, and transforming the current position to a transformed position using a mapping function comprising the dead zone inflection point and the transformed sensitivity inflection point. |
| US10434404B2 |
Computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having stored therein game program, game processing method, game system, and information processing apparatus
Current position information of an information processing apparatus is acquired by using a positional information acquiring section, and a distance, in a real space, between a current position and a target position that is a position corresponding to a predetermined position in the real space is calculated. Then, a predetermined process based on the calculated distance is executed when a parameter value indicating a virtual movement range of a player satisfies a first condition according to the calculated distance. |
| US10434403B2 |
Information processing method, terminal, and computer storage medium
The present disclosure discloses an information processing method performed at a terminal including: rendering a graphical user interface of an online game system, the graphical user interface including one or more virtual characters and at least one virtual resource object; detecting a touch operation on a specific virtual resource object; identifying a configuration parameter corresponding to the specific virtual resource object, the configuration parameter including multiple preconfigured operation objects, each preconfigured operation object having an associated message; rendering, within the graphical user interface, an information interface with the preconfigured operation objects located near the specific virtual resource object; detecting a release operation on the specific virtual resource object when one operation object is rendered visually distinguishable over other operation objects in the graphical user interface; and transmitting a message associated with the visually distinguishable operation object to terminals corresponding to one or more virtual characters of the online game system. |
| US10434399B2 |
Rotation powered vehicle
Device and method embodiments for a rotation powered vehicle are described, the rotation powered vehicle being capable of converting a rotational motion of a platform pivotally secured to the rotation powered vehicle in either of two angular directions into a linear motion of the rotation powered vehicle in a single linear direction for the purposes of conveyance. In some cases, the angular motion of the platform may be slight when compared to the resultant linear powered stroke of the rotation powered vehicle. |
| US10434397B2 |
Infrared hockey puck and goal detection system
An illuminating hockey puck and hockey goal monitoring system is provided. The hockey puck comprises a standard size hockey puck with an imbedded RF receiver, electrical circuit, and a power source therein. The receiver functions in coordination with the hockey goal monitoring system, which registers when the receiver passes over its threshold to energize a light source either in the puck or along the goal itself. The monitoring system comprises a transmitter connected to an energized wire disposed within the goal posts and over the threshold of the goal, whereby the proximity of the receiver to the wire can be measured and the system registers when the puck has entered the goal. |
| US10434396B2 |
Protective headgear with display and methods for use therewith
Protective headgear includes, for example, a headgear body that is wearable on a head of a baseball umpire. At least one sensor is configured to generate imaging data that includes a batter in proximity to home plate. A processor analyzes the imaging data to determine a strike zone of the batter and to generate augmented reality data in response thereto. A display device generates a heads up display of the strike zone that is viewable to the baseball umpire during a pitch to the batter, based on the augmented reality data. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10434395B1 |
Systems and methods of anchoring a support structure for a batting ball on a cable
A method of anchoring a support structure for a batting ball on a cable includes the steps of providing at least one batting ball on a batting ball cable having a first end located opposite a second end. A cord is provided having a first end located opposite a second end. An auger is provided and has a driven end connected to a threaded portion. The auger has a removable washer and a nut. An anchoring surface is provided. A first support structure having a plate and connected to an adjustable rod is provided. An anchoring member is provided. At least one portion of the anchoring member is connected to an anchoring surface. The anchoring member has at least one opening configured to receive the auger. The batting ball on a cable is suspended when said second end of the cable is connected to a second support structure. |
| US10434389B2 |
Golf club weight attachment mechanisms and related methods
Embodiments of golf club weight attachment mechanisms are described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a head body with an interior cavity, a shell portion, and a bracket with a weight member coupled to the bracket. In one embodiment, the bracket and the weight member can be configured to be fully contained within the interior cavity. Other examples and related methods are also described herein. |
| US10434388B2 |
Lacrosse head pocket and related method of manufacture
A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. |
| US10434386B2 |
Putter with replaceable face insert
A golf club head, preferably a putter head, comprising a replaceable face insert is disclosed herein. The golf club head comprises a body with face cavity and a secondary cavity in communication with, and disposed behind, the face cavity, and at least one opening extending through a top or sole portion into the secondary cavity. The replaceable face insert comprises a striking portion and a support structure extending from a rear surface of the striking portion. The support structure is received within the secondary cavity and the striking portion is received within the face cavity, and then a rod or bolt is inserted through the opening and through the support structure to reversibly secure the face insert to the body. A linear bearing may be disposed within the support structure to receive the rod or bolt. |
| US10434384B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club head having a flexible channel to improve the performance of the club head, and a channel tuning system to reduce undesirable club head characteristics introduced, or heightened, via the flexible channel. The channel tuning system includes a sole engaging channel tuning element in contact with the sole and the channel. The club head may include an aerodynamic configuration, as well as a body tuning system. |
| US10434383B2 |
Golf club head and manufacturing method for same
A golf club head includes a heel portion, a toe portion, a hosel, and a striking face. The striking face includes a plurality of scorelines each having an average depth no less than about 0.10 mm, a plurality of micro-grooves each having an average depth no greater than about 0.010 mm, and a plurality of textured surface treatment regions superimposed on the micro-grooves so as to at least partially intersect the micro-grooves. |
| US10434379B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club head according to one or more aspects of the present invention may include a face portion or strike-face wall comprising a top inner boundary, an intermediate inner boundary, and a bottom inner boundary having a bottom-inner-boundary toe portion and a bottom-inner-boundary heel portion. The strike-face wall may further include a first uniform-thickness region, adjoining the top inner boundary, and a variable-thickness region adjoining the uniform-thickness region and a majority of the bottom inner boundary. In another example, the variable-thickness may adjoin a majority of the top inner boundary and the uniform-thickness region may adjoin a majority of the bottom inner boundary. |
| US10434371B2 |
Adjustable proprioceptive neuromuscular trainer
Proprioceptive neuromuscular training device for exercisers that improves balance and coordination throughout the kinetic chain. Comprised of a center assembly containing two pivots connecting a top surface to a bottom surface. A top pivot is set within the top surface, a lower pivot is set medial the top surface and the base surface. Both pivots combined eliminate multiaxial deviation creating appropriate musculoskeletal responses. There are slide and lock assemblies with multiple locking points mounted to the base surface. The slide and lock assembly is comprised of an adjustable angle stop containing a protrusion that locks into a groove to either restrict or increase the multiaxial motion of the top surface based on positioning relative to the center assembly. |
| US10434366B2 |
Collapsible exercise assembly
A collapsible exercise assembly for performing dip exercises includes a pair of uprights that may each be vertically oriented on a support surface. Each of the uprights may be gripped thereby facilitating dip exercises to be performed. A folding unit is coupled between the pair of uprights. The folding unit is selectively positioned in a deployed position having the uprights being spaced a selected distance apart from each other. The folding unit is selectively positioned in a folded position having each of the uprights being spaced a minimum distance apart from each other. |
| US10434364B2 |
Support frame for a gymnastic apparatus, particularly for a cycling simulation device
The present invention concerns a support frame for a gymnastic apparatus, particularly for a cycling simulation device, comprising a base, and a first arm hinged with said base and a second arm hinged with said base, so that said first and second arm can assume a closed position and an open position, rotating with respect to said base, characterized in that said support frame comprises an articulation member articulated with said base and said first and second arm such that the rotation of one of said first or second arm relatively to said base causes a rotational translation of said articulation member and the rotation of the other arm with respect to said base, causing the passage from said closed position to said open position or vice versa. |
| US10434363B2 |
Retractable cord system
This invention is directed toward a portable and easy to set up retractable cord system with means to allow athletes to move along specified routes and to form space indicators that show zone areas. |
| US10434357B2 |
Dorsiflex and plantarflex exercise machine
A therapeutic rehabilitation device utilizing two parallel independent foot pedals on one side of the device, for isolated ankle exercises, and a larger flat board on the other side of the device, large enough for two feet to rest on, for use in active assistance exercises. To use the device for active assistance rehabilitation, the user places the device on the ground with the two pedals resting on the ground. To use the device for active isolated exercise, the user flips the device over, with the flat board facing the ground, and the two pedals facing upward. |
| US10434354B2 |
Power generating manually operated treadmill
A manually operated treadmill includes a running belt defining a non-planar running surface, and an electrical power generator coupled to the running belt and adapted to convert rotational motion of the running belt into electrical power. A rotational speed of the running belt is controllable by a user's relative position longitudinally forward or rearward on the non-planar running surface. |
| US10434349B2 |
Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene and uses thereof
Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of HFO-E-1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl-1-butene with a second compound selected from the group consisting of methyl formate and HFO-E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also disclosed are processes of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents; of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of producing cooling; of producing heating; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents; of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media; of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions; and of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics. |
| US10434347B2 |
Fire extinguishing compositions, systems and methods
Disclosed are fire extinguishants comprising from about 20% to about 80% by weight of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1233zd) and from about 20% to about 80% by weight of 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone (FK5-1-12), and to methods, systems and containers which use the fire extinguishants. |
| US10434346B1 |
Firefighting training apparatus and method
A firefighting training apparatus includes a tank having a tank outlet and a tank inlet, and a cuboid-shaped receptacle mounted on top of the tank. The receptacle has an open rear side, a closed front side, a planar top side, and a bottom side with a sump connected to the tank inlet. The closed front side has a vertical lower portion and an angled upper portion connected to the top side. A plane containing the angled upper portion forms an acute angle with the top side to help disperse training fluid within the receptacle. A plurality of flow dividers are provided on the closed front side to further disperse training fluid being sprayed through the open rear side into the receptacle. The tank with the open-sided receptacle mounted on top is supported by a mobile trailer to facilitate transporting the training apparatus to a training site. |
| US10434343B1 |
Quick-release attachment point for fall protection
A quick-release attachment point for fall protection. It includes a body portion, a retaining member, a capturing and releasing mechanism, a remote control module, and an energy source. The body portion, and the retaining member in a normal position thereof, together form a closed aperture for capturing a D-ring attachment point or other article of attachment hardware. The capturing and release mechanism is operated through the remote control module to free the retaining member so that it can move, in response to energy provided by the energy source, in a direction away from the normal operating position and in an amount such that it no longer closes the aperture, so that the article can escape from the apparatus. |
| US10434338B2 |
Dosimetry techniques for radiotherapy
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved techniques for dosimetry in radiotherapy treatment. In a fractionated radiotherapy treatment, the expected dose buildup is computed in advance of a fraction delivery based on the instructions in the treatment plan. The progress of the fraction is then monitored using an electronic portal image detector (EPID), and fluence data from the EPID used to calculate an estimate of the actual dose build-up in real time. This estimate can be compared to the expected dose buildup in order to validate the fraction. |
| US10434334B2 |
Methods and systems for irradiation based on a fluence map
A method for irradiation based on a fluence map includes determining a shield type of each of a plurality of rows of a fluence map. The method also includes determining, for each of the plurality of rows, a movement curve indicating a relationship between an irradiation dose in the each of the plurality of rows and a moving position of a leaf pair corresponding to the each of the plurality of rows. The method further includes determining an initial irradiation dose for each of the movement curves and synchronizing one of the movement curves based on the shield types of the plurality of rows. The method also includes selecting at least one irradiation dose of at least one point on an irradiation dose axis and generating a control point according to the selected irradiation dose. |
| US10434332B2 |
Breathing phase-based transformation of a static computed tomography
A medical data processing method of determining a transformation for determining a breathing state-dependent geometry of an anatomical body part of a patient's body, the method comprising: a) acquiring planning image data describing a set of tomographic medical planning images describing each a different part of the anatomical body part in the same respiratory state called reference planning respiratory state, wherein the anatomical body part is subject to respiratory movement and wherein the planning images comprise a planning image called reference planning image describing a part of the anatomical body part which is called reference planning body part; b) acquiring breathing image data describing a set of tomographic medical breathing images of the anatomical body part, wherein the breathing images comprise a reference breathing image describing the reference planning body part in a respiratory state called reference breathing respiratory state, which is different from the reference planning respiratory state, and a target breathing image describing at least another part of the anatomical body part, wherein the other part of the anatomical body part is called target body part, in a respiratory state called target respiratory state which is different from the reference planning respiratory state; c) determining, based on the planning image data and the breathing image data, reference transformation data describing a transformation, called reference transformation, between the geometry of the reference planning body part in the reference planning respiratory state and the geometry of the reference planning body part in the reference breathing respiratory state; d) acquiring scaling factor data describing a scaling factor which describes a relationship between the geometry of the reference planning body part in the reference breathing respiratory state and the geometry of the target body part in the target respiratory state; e) determining, based on the reference transformation and the scaling factor data, derived transformation data describing a transformation called derived transformation between the geometry of the target body part in the reference planning respiratory state, and the geometry of the target body part in the reference breathing respiratory state. |
| US10434328B2 |
Non-invasive in vivo deep nerve cell stimulation system and method
In one embodiment, a system for stimulating neurons of a patient in vivo is provided herein. The system includes a first energy emitting component positioned external to the patient configured to generate a first energy stimulus, and a second energy emitting component positioned external to the patient configured to generate a second energy stimulus, wherein the first energy stimulus comprises an intensity level below a predetermined threshold required to stimulate the neurons, and wherein the second energy stimulus comprises an intensity level below a predetermined threshold required to stimulate the neurons; wherein a combination of the first and second energy stimuli at a target location in a target tissue of a patient comprises an intensity level at or above a predetermined threshold required to stimulate the neurons in the target tissue and prevent the stimulation of neurons outside the target location. |
| US10434324B2 |
Methods and systems for laser treatment using non-uniform output beam
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for treatment, such as skin rejuvenation treatment, use non-uniform laser radiation. A high-intensity portion of the laser radiation causes collagen destruction and shrinkage within select portions of the treatment area, while a lower-intensity portion of the radiation causes fibroblast stimulation leading to collagen production across other portions of the treatment area. An output beam from a laser source, such as an Nd:YAG laser, is coupled into an optical system that modifies the beam to provide a large-diameter beam having a nonuniform energy profile, comprised of a plurality of high-intensity zones surrounded by lower-intensity zones within the treatment beam. The higher-intensity zones heat select portions of the target tissue to temperatures sufficient for a first treatment (e.g. collagen shrinkage), while the lower-intensity zones provide sufficient energy for a second treatment (e.g. stimulated collagen production). |
| US10434323B2 |
Devices and methods for magnetic stimulation for the treatment of neurological disorders
Described herein are magnetic neural stimulation systems for the treatment of neurological disorders. One variation of a magnetic neural stimulation system includes magnetic stimulators shaped as helical or ramped coils, where each turn of the coil has an acute turning angle of less than 90 degrees. Also described herein are magnetic neural stimulation systems that include an array of stimulators and one or more shielding components. The shielding components modulate the density profile of the induced eddy currents to increase stimulation to targeted neural tissue regions while decreasing stimulation to non-targeted neural regions. Other variations of magnetic stimulation systems include one or more stimulators and a shield in which some of the induced eddy currents in the shield may act to attenuate the magnetic field in certain regions of the shield. |
| US10434315B2 |
Systems and methods for automatically determining pace and sense configurations for an implantable device
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automatically determining pace and sense configurations for an implantable cardiac device. A method of operating an implantable cardiac device includes automatically determining, during a detection phase, a pace and sense configuration for the implantable cardiac device based on a plurality of first impedance measurements. The method further includes confirming, during a confirmation phase, the pace and sense configuration based on a plurality of second impedance measurements, and operating the implantable cardiac device in accordance with the pace and sense configuration. |
| US10434306B2 |
Enhanced outer sheath for extraction device
A device for extracting an elongated implanted structure from an obstruction within a vessel of a patient includes an inner sheath assembly and an outer sheath assembly. The inner sheath assembly includes an inner sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the implanted structure. The tip is configured for cutting and/or disrupting the implanted structure from the obstruction. The outer sheath assembly includes an outer sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the inner sheath assembly. The outer surface of this tip includes a plurality of raised elements circumferentially disposed therealong. The raised elements are configured for stabilizing the tissue of the vessel as the device is advanced through the vessel. |
| US10434300B2 |
Implantable medical device with stacked circuit components
Devices and circuits for reducing sizes of medical devices are disclosed. In one example, an implantable medical device (IMD) may include a housing, multiple electrodes outside of the housing, an energy storage device within the housing, and a circuit within the housing and connected to the energy storage device and the two or more electrodes. In some cases, the circuit may include two or more island sections, with each island section connected to at least one other island section by a ribbon section. Each island section may have two opposing major surfaces. A first island section and a second island section may be stacked within the housing such that one of the two major surfaces of the first island section faces one of the two opposing major surfaces of the second island section. |
| US10434299B2 |
Non-vented vial drug delivery
This disclosure relates to fluid line sets and related methods. In certain aspects, the fluid line sets include a vial adapter connected to a first end of a fluid line, and a cap removably attached to a second end of the fluid line such that the cap seals the second end of the fluid line. The vial adapter includes a base, a spike extending from a central region of the base, and a sidewall extending from the base and substantially surrounding the spike. The base and the side wall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive a portion of a vial. The cap includes a deformable portion at least partially defining a gas chamber, and the cap is configured so that deformation of the deformable portion causes gas to be forced from the gas chamber to the vial adapter via the fluid line. |
| US10434297B2 |
Connector
A connector having a housing with a longitudinal axis normal to a base, and a wall projecting from the base, the wall having a plurality of cut-outs formed through the wall, the plurality of cut-outs extending in a partial helix configuration about the longitudinal axis of the housing. A first solid section extends from the base parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and a second solid section extends from the base parallel with the first solid section, the first and second solid sections separating at least one of the plurality of cut-outs. |
| US10434296B2 |
Intraosseous infusion ports and methods of use
Example embodiments are related to intraosseous infusion port (IOP) devices to provide access to bone marrow cavities. The IOP device according to example embodiments may comprise a proximal portion with a hollow chamber extending through the proximal portion, the hollow chamber having a proximal inlet for receiving an insertion device. The IOP device may also include an anchor portion positioned distally to the proximal portion, the anchor portion may be configured for anchoring the infusion port device in a bone, and an open-ended channel extending through the anchor portion, the channel being in fluid communication with the hollow chamber, such that, when the infusion port is implanted into a bone, the channel and the hollow chamber create a substantially straight pathway terminating at an opening at its distal end for insertion of the insertion device towards the bone marrow. |
| US10434294B2 |
Sterile applicator assembly with microneedle array
A soft tip applicator with flexible tendrils attaches to a syringe for spreading expressed liquid from the syringe onto a surface, such as skin. A detachable microneedle assembly supports microneedling treatment of the skin as the liquid is expressed. |
| US10434289B2 |
Guide wire
A guide wire capable of exhibiting improved penetrability for penetrating a stenosis without degradation of passing performance of the guide wire. A guide wire includes a wire main body formed into a linear shape, a distal end portion of the wire main body is formed into a curved shape by a top portion that forms an extreme distal portion and a surrounding portion that makes the top portion continuous with a peripheral surface of the wire main body, a plurality of recesses are formed in the distal end portion, and the recesses are formed in the top portion and the surrounding portion, respectively. |
| US10434281B2 |
Cleaning device for medical instrument and method of use
A cleaning device includes a flushing chamber having opposite proximal and distal ends, and a length extending between the proximal and distal ends. An inlet port of the cleaning device is in fluid communication with the flushing chamber and configured for fluid connection to a source of fluid. The flushing chamber is selectively openable along its length to an open position, in which the distal end portion of the medical instrument is insertable into the flushing chamber, and selectively closable along its length to a closed position, in which the distal end portion of the medical instrument is enclosed and fluidly sealed within the flushing chamber. |
| US10434280B2 |
Bio hue lamp
The invention provides a three-channel lighting apparatus with the option to support the human circadian rhythm. By choosing especially the blue LED and green phosphor, the range of biological activity that can be changed is optimized. By adjustment of the LED spectra a bigger range in melanopsin effectiveness factor, at the same CCT range (from daylight like CCT down to dimmed halogen), can be obtained. |
| US10434275B2 |
Body core temperature cooling device
A portable body-cooling device, comprises: a mask suitable to be positioned on the face of the patient and to cover its mouth and nose; a connector, suitable to connect said mask to a breathable gas container; and a gas container, containing a breathable gas in compressed state, which, when expanded, undergoes cooling. Also described is a method for reducing the body temperature of the patient in need thereof. |
| US10434271B2 |
Multiple stage blowers and volutes therefor
A blower assembly is configured to deliver a flow of breathable gas at a continuously positive pressure with respect to ambient air pressure to a patient interface in communication with an entrance to a patient's airways including at least an entrance of the patient's nares, while the patient is sleeping, to ameliorate sleep disordered breathing. The blower assembly includes a motor having a shaft that extends from opposite sides of the motor. The blower assembly also includes an impeller and a circuit board. The impeller is attached to the shaft on a first side of the motor and is structured to rotate in close proximity to a volute wall. The circuit board is configured to control power supplied to the motor and is configured to disable the motor when the impeller is closer than a predetermined distance from the volute wall. |
| US10434270B2 |
Compensation of breath delivery
The present invention relates to a method of delivering gas during ventilation of a patient using a system for breath delivery. The method of gas delivery includes real-time compensation of gas compression losses, in the current breath delivery phase, and gas leakage losses. The present invention further relates to a system for breath delivery. Still further, the present invention relates to a computer implemented method adapted of delivering gas during ventilation of a patient using a system for breath delivery. |
| US10434267B2 |
Inhalation device and method
The present disclosure provides a method and device for delivering a pharmaceutical to the airway of a human or animal patient. In one aspect, the device includes a dose drum formed into a cylinder and including a plurality of dose compartments for containing individual doses. In another aspect, the device may include a reservoir containing a pharmaceutical material in bulk form and a metering recess for metering the pharmaceutical material to form a pharmaceutical dose. Another aspect provides an inhaler with a combined reservoir and dosing chamber configured to contain multiple doses of a pharmaceutical material. |
| US10434263B2 |
Pierce ear hole protector
The Pierce Ear Hole Protector is an Earrings that is a hypodermic tube with holes on it and goes in the hole of a pierce ear to inject a healing substance to keep a pierce ear from closing or getting infected or sore by a administering a injection to the center of the tube treating area around pierce ear hole with a medicine of choice for healing and pain relief. |
| US10434262B2 |
Device and method for delivering a medicament
A device for delivery of medicament is presented that has an elongated housing, a container mounted within the housing and adapted to contain liquid medicament, a stopper slidably arranged within said container, and a delivery mechanism comprising a resilient member, a plunger assembly having one end connected to the stopper and a second end being operably connected to the resilient member, a rotatable latch for releasably retaining the plunger assembly in a first position where the resilient member has an accumulated energy, where rotation of the latch releases the plunger assembly such that the accumulated energy is transferred to the plunger assembly for driving the stopper within the container whereby the medicament within said container is delivered to an injection site. After delivery of the medicament a rotator having a hard stop feature aligns with a rib on the protective shield to prevent retraction of the protective shield. |
| US10434256B2 |
Syringe
A syringe includes a hollow body, a piston and a seal. The hollow body has a surrounding hollow body surface and forms a passage therein. An axis is formed in an axial longitudinal direction of the hollow body and the passage has a rear body opening and a front body opening arranged opposite to one another in the longitudinal direction. A first needle seat is formed at the front body opening, in which a needle cannula is arranged and relative to which the needle cannula is movable along the axis. The piston is arranged in the hollow body and is movable in the passage along the axis. The seal is able to be cancelled such that a receiving chamber and a supply space of the syringe are in flow communication in a release position. |
| US10434255B2 |
System and method for closed-loop patient-adaptive hemodynamic management
A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. |
| US10434253B2 |
Infusion pump system with disposable cartridge having pressure venting and pressure feedback
Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. |
| US10434250B2 |
Infusion device with automatic insertion and introducer needle retraction
An infusion device (10) includes one or more of automatic insertion and retraction of an introducer needle (40) and catheter (28), introducer needle safety and extension set. The device (10) can further comprise a top-push button (16) activation feature, a side-push button (402) activation feature or a rotary-button (412) activation feature, and one or more of a manual interlock of an outer barrel and base, and a manual interlock for an extension set top and base. Packaging (500) for an integrated and/or removable inserter with activation button protection is also disclosed. |
| US10434249B2 |
Medical injector system
A syringe includes a body and a plunger movably disposed within the body. The syringe may be used with an injector including a drive member. The drive member preferably includes at least one pin adapted to form a retractable abutting connection with an interior of a plunger to enable the drive member to retract the plunger with the body of the syringe. |
| US10434246B2 |
Medication management system
A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads a medication order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, and dynamically adjust) medication order performance. The medical device wirelessly receives a patient ID to automatically associate with the patient. During delivery, the medical device caches an updated drug library to replace an existing one. The medical device displays a patient picture for validation. The MMU evaluates the performance of medical devices and caregivers based medical device feedback. The MMU adjusts the output of medical device information conveyed to a caregiver. |
| US10434243B2 |
Living hinge needle assembly for medicament delivery device
A multi-pack assembly for containing and dispensing one or more new pen needles, and receiving and containing used pen needles after use, is provided, wherein a plurality of both new and used pen needles can be contained in a series of storage vessels, each secured to an adjacent storage vessel thereby forming an easily managed multi-pack assembly shape, and providing caps for each individual pen needle storage vessel to provide a sterility barrier and which can be opened independently of one another, and which can be closed in the same manner after use to prevent unwanted interaction with the used pen needles contained therein. |
| US10434241B2 |
System for anal or stomal irrigation, and a method for predicting a temperature of an irrigation liquid in a reservoir of such system
A system for anal or stomal irrigation comprises a reservoir (102) for an irrigating liquid; a catheter (100) comprising a catheter tip for insertion into the rectum or stoma, a thermo sensor (128) connected to the reservoir for obtaining a measure of a temperature within the reservoir, a tubing system and/or the catheter. A control system (103) operatively connected with the thermo sensor is configured to determine a temperature within the reservoir. A method for predicting a temperature in a reservoir for irrigation liquid is also provided. |
| US10434240B2 |
Methods and systems for processing and washing a photopheresis mononuclear cell product
Methods and systems for the treatment and post-treatment processing of a mononuclear cell product are disclosed. The methods and systems include and provide for the separation of excess conditioning fluid and unbound treating agent prior to return of said treated mononuclear cell product to a patient. |
| US10434237B2 |
Hybrid blood and peritoneal dialysis treatment systems and methods
A dialysis system includes a fluid line fluidly communicating with a fluid source, a peritoneal dialysis configured to be placed in fluid communication with the fluid line, the peritoneal dialysis including a first user interface and a first control unit, the first user interface configured to receive first user inputs related to a peritoneal dialysis treatment, the first control configured to operate the peritoneal dialysis in accordance with the first user inputs to perform the peritoneal dialysis treatment, and a blood treatment configured to be placed in fluid communication with the fluid line, the blood treatment including a second user interface and a second control unit, the second user interface configured to receive second user inputs related to a blood treatment, the second control configured to operate the blood treatment in accordance with the second user inputs to perform the blood treatment. |
| US10434235B2 |
Thermal management for implantable wireless power transfer systems
Thermal management solutions for wireless power transfer systems are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, an implantable wireless power receiver includes at least one thermal layer disposed on an interior surface of the receiver configured to conduct heat from a central portion of the receiver towards edges of the receiver. The thermal layer can comprise, for example, a copper layer or a ceramic layer embedded in an acrylic polymer matrix. In some embodiments, a plurality of thermal channels can be formed within the receiver to transport heat from central regions of the receiver towards edges of the receiver via free convection. In yet another embodiment, a fluid pipe can be connected to the receiver and be configured to carry heat from the receiver to a location remote from the receiver. Methods of use are also provided. |
| US10434232B2 |
Blood pump with separate mixed-flow and axial-flow impeller stages and multi-stage stators
A pump for a fluid which can be blood has a stator housing and a rotor hub with leading and trailing portions and an intermediate portion disposed therebetween. At least one impeller blade at the leading portion drives circumferential and axial components of a flow into a pump annulus or intermediate pathway portion. At least one stator blade extends radially inward from the stator housing within the intermediate pathway portion and is configured to reduce a circumferential component of the flow. |
| US10434230B2 |
Adapter with media separating diaphragm for a breast shield
An adapter for a breast shield of a breast pump for pumping human breast milk has a chamber having a first opening leading to the breast shield and a second opening remote from the breast shield. The adapter also has a flexible media separation diaphragm, which is accommodated in the chamber and separates the chamber into a pump-side and a breast-shield-side area. The chamber tapers toward the breast-shield-side opening. The chamber has the shape of a spherical dome which is cut off in the tapering area thereof. The media separation diaphragm likewise has substantially the shape of a flattened spherical dome having a flat top side, wherein the flat top side of the media separation diaphragm faces the breast-shield-side opening of the chamber. The adapter permits a minimum pressure drop over the media separation diaphragm and ensures a reliable return to the original shape of the media separation diaphragm. |
| US10434226B2 |
Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing a fluidly isolated pump control unit
Systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure are presented. In one instance, a reduced-pressure treatment device to treat a tissue site with reduced pressure may include a pump control unit fluidly separate from a collection unit. Pump energy may be provided by the pump control unit to deflect one or more diaphragms within the collection unit to create reduced pressure. Other systems, devices, and methods are presented. |
| US10434225B2 |
Para-xylene films and therapeutic uses thereof
The present invention provides single sheet and compound para-xylene films for therapeutic uses. For example, the present invention provides single sheet para-xylene films useful as tissue separators and/or adhesion barriers in a subject, where the top and/or bottom surfaces of such films have a water contact angle between 75 and 95 degrees (e.g., to prevent adhesion formation). The present invention also provides compound films composed of at least two para-xylene polymer films with a therapeutic molecule layer in between. Such compound films, when used in vivo (e.g., as a tissue separator and to treat inflammation or atrial fibrillation) allow either therapeutic molecule elution through one of the para-xylene layers, or therapeutic molecule release when the compound film is pierced, such as when it is sutured in place. |
| US10434220B2 |
Bone morphogenetic protein pathway activation, compositions for ossification, and methods related thereto
The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for bone formation, fracture treatment, bone grafting, bone fusion, cartilage maintenance and repair, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising one or more compound(s) disclosed herein derivatives, or salt thereof, for use in bone growth processes. In a typical embodiment, a bone graft composition is implanted in a subject at a site of desired bone growth or enhancement. In certain embodiments, compounds disclosed herein are useful for managing obesity and diabetes or other metabolic syndromes by modulation of brown fat. |
| US10434219B2 |
Method of treatment using corneal epithelium forming cell sheets
A diseased site where an anterior segment tissue is partly or entirely damaged or deficient can be treated using a corneal epithelium forming cell sheet that will adhere well to the anterior segment tissue. To attain this objective, a corneal epithelium forming cell sheet is produced by a process comprising the steps of cultivating under specified conditions corneal epithelium forming cells on a cell culture support comprising a substrate having its surface covered with a temperature responsive polymer of which the hydrating force varies in a temperature range of 0° C.-80° C., optionally stratifying the layer of cultured cells, and thereafter, (1) adjusting the temperature of the culture solution to either above an upper critical dissolution temperature or below a lower critical dissolution temperature, (2) bringing the cultured corneal epithelium forming cells into close contact with a carrier, and (3) detaching the sheet together with the carrier under specified conditions. |
| US10434204B2 |
Technologies for sanitizing mist humidifiers
Technologies (e.g., devices, systems and methods) for sanitizing mist humidifiers are described. In some embodiments, the technologies include a sanitization gas system and a connector unit. The connector unit is configured to install into an opening in the mist humidifier that is used in operation to release mist for humidification purposes. The connector unit includes an inlet passageway for supplying sanitizing gas (e.g., ozone) into the humidifier, and an exhaust system for removing sanitizing gas from the reservoir. |
| US10434201B2 |
Method for continuous virus inactivation
The invention provides a method for continuous virus inactivation. The product stream is segmented by introducing a separating medium which is immiscible with the product stream and the segmented product stream is transported into a reactor 1 as detention segment under virus-inactivating conditions for the required detention time. |
| US10434200B2 |
Compositions and associated methods for radioisotope-binding microparticles
The present disclosure relates to polymeric materials that may be labeled with a radioisotope, to processes for producing the labeled polymeric material, and to methods of using the materials in analytical and therapeutic applications. Specifically, the disclosure relates to injectable and implantable microparticles, such as microspheres, which are associated with radioisotopes such that the microparticles are both therapeutic and detectable. The radioisotope-containing microparticles are useful for embolization and other therapeutic medical applications. |
| US10434198B2 |
Radiopharmaceutical solutions with advantageous properties
The present invention relates to radiopharmaceutical compositions comprising the mother nuclide 224Ra, its daughter nuclide 212Pb, and a complexing agent that complexes with the daughter nuclide. The use of targeted chelate scavengers for 224Ra daughter nuclide opens up the possibility for using 224Ra based solutions for medial treatments. |
| US10434195B2 |
Methylsulfonamide derivatives and uses related thereto
This disclosure relates to methylsulfonamide derivatives and uses as imaging agents and other uses related to CXCR4 inhibition. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein, derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for imaging to study CXCR4 related conditions. |
| US10434187B2 |
Use of microRNAs to control virus helper nucleic acids
Provided herein are helper nucleic acids comprising at least one microRNA target sequence of an endogenous, cellular microRNA and a nucleic acid encoding a viral protein, wherein the microRNA target sequence is located in the untranslated or translated region of the nucleic acid encoding the viral protein. Also provided are vector systems, compositions and cells comprising the provided helper nucleic acids and a vector of replicon. Methods of making virus-like replicon particles and populations of virus-like replicon particles (VRP) are also provided. |
| US10434184B2 |
Anti-TPBG antibodies and methods of use
The invention provides anti-TPBG antibodies and methods of using the same. |
| US10434173B2 |
Use of IL-31 monoclonal antibodies for treating pruritus
Novel compositions derived from antigen-binding sites of immunoglobulins having affinity for IL-31 are provided. The compositions exhibit immunological binding properties of antibody molecules capable of binding specifically to a human IL-31. CDR regions derived from same or different immunoglobulin moieties are provided. Also provided are single chain polypeptides wherein VH and VL domains are attached. The sFv molecules can include ancillary polypeptide moieties which can be bioactive, or which provide a site of attachment for other useful moieties. The compositions are useful in specific binding assays, affinity purification schemes, drug or toxin targeting, imaging, and genetic or immunological therapeutics for inflammatory diseases. The invention thus provides novel polypeptides, the DNAs encoding those polypeptides, expression cassettes comprising those DNAs, and methods of inducing the production of the polypeptides. The invention further provides the amino acid sequences of the variable regions of the monoclonal antibodies and use of these monoclonal antibody or antibody fragment in conjunction with an human IgG4 Fc molecule. |
| US10434170B2 |
Immunoregulatory vaccine
An immune-regulatory vaccine comprising—a directed adjuvant comprising at least an anti-CD32 moiety linked to a TLR9 ligand and a first peptidic alpha-helix, and—an immunogen with at least one epitope and a second peptidic alpha-helix coiled to the first alpha-helix, a kit for preparing the vaccine, and a sensibilizing vaccine comprising at least an anti-CD32 moiety linked to a TLR9 ligand and a peptidic alpha-helix in a pharmaceutical formulation. |
| US10434169B2 |
Generation of antibodies to tumor antigens and generation of tumor specific complement dependent cytotoxicity by administration of oncolytic vaccinia virus
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in inducing tumor-specific antibody mediated complement-dependent cytotoxic response in an animal having a tumor comprising administering to said animal a composition comprising a replication competent oncolytic virus wherein administration of the composition induces in the animal production of antibodies that mediate a CDC response specific to said tumor. |
| US10434168B2 |
Attenuated bovine coronavirus and related vaccines
The present invention discloses novel attenuated bovine coronavirus isolates, compositions comprising these isolate, and methods of using such compositions in vaccines, including in live vaccines. The present invention further discloses the administration of such vaccines, including the intranasal administration of such vaccines, to aid in the prevention of respiratory disease caused by bovine coronavirus. |
| US10434165B2 |
FCV recombinant vaccines and uses thereof
The present invention encompasses FCV vaccines or compositions. The vaccine or composition may be a vaccine or composition containing FCV antigens. The invention also encompasses recombinant vectors encoding and expressing FCV antigens, epitopes or immunogens which can be used to protect animals against FCV infection. |
| US10434163B2 |
Remedy for bovine leukemia prophylaxis and use thereof
The invention generally relates to the field of veterinary medicine and can be used for bovine leukemia prevention. The invention expands the range of means of the claimed application and provides lifelong resistance of animals to the leukemia virus.The invention is aimed at solving the problem of expanding the range of preventive medications and forming new approaches to the problem of preventing bovine leukemia, which allow ensuring lifelong resistance of the animals to leukemia infection.The technical result consists in the design of a remedy and use thereof for bovine leukemia prevention, which would allow providing a targeted immune response, efficiently and with minimal costs, by activating cellular immunity against bovine leukemia virus by increasing the number of killer cells.The remedy for bovine leukemia prevention contains a water-soluble protein fraction with a molecular weight of 18-20 kDa, isolated from the tuberculosis mycobacterium destruction products, characterized by the presence of peaks at a wavelength of 214 nm in the UV region, a phosphate-buffered saline, an aqueous formaldehyde solution, and an isotonic sodium chloride solution.The use consists in administering the said remedy to 1 to 9 days old calves with a single intramuscular injection at a dose of 4.0-6.0 ml per capita. |
| US10434162B2 |
Proteins and nucleic acids useful in vaccines targeting Klebsiella pneumoniae
The present invention relates to proteins and nucleic acids derived from Klebsiella pneumonia as well as therapeutic and diagnostic uses of the proteins and nucleic acids. |
| US10434160B2 |
Cyclophosphamide analogs for use as immunogens and assay conjugates for an immunoassay of cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide
The present application relates to antibodies that bind to small molecules such as cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, and analogs thereof, and immunological assays for determining the presence and/or quantifying the amount of cyclophosphamide and/or ifosfamide in a sample. By way of example, such immunological assays can be used for environmental testing. |
| US10434157B2 |
Therapeutic multi-peptides T specific immune therapy for treatment of brain metastasis
The present invention relates to a peptide vaccine composition OSE-2101 for treatment of brain metastasis in HLA-A2 positive patients. |
| US10434153B1 |
Use of car and bite technology coupled with an scFv from an antibody against human thymidine kinase 1 to specifically target tumors
Modified T-cells have paratopes against human TK1 epitopes, are made by producing monoclonal antibodies that are specific to TK1, creating chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) by fusion of the single-chain variable fragments (scFv) of the monoclonal antibodies to T-cell signalling domains, and transducing the CARs to the T-cells. |
| US10434151B1 |
Method for treating and maintaining skin
A method of topically using a combination of Arnica montana extract, bromelain, Calendula extract, daisy flower extract, grape seed extract, copper, and zinc contained in a carrier to promote skin health and healing. |
| US10434142B2 |
Compositions and methods of improved wound healing
Compositions and methods are contemplated for treatment of a wound, and especially a sterile or TLR/NOD ligand-poor wound in which contemporaneous administration of a Ca2+-flux agonist (CFA) and a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) ligand improves wound healing. |
| US10434141B2 |
Methods for treating systemic lupus erythematosus with an anti-apolipoprotein B antibody
Described herein are peptides and antibodies for prevention and/or therapeutic treatment of mammals, including humans, against systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as diagnosing the presence or absence of antibodies related to increased or decreased risk of developing SLE and/or to disease grading, staging, and/or prognosis. |
| US10434135B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating arthritis
A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating arthritis, which comprises synthetic polypeptides; injections for preventing or treating arthritis; and a pharmaceutical composition for inducing differentiation of cartilage cells are described herein. Synthetic polypeptides of the present invention consisting of a polypeptide represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 and a polypeptide represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 have activity for recruiting stem cells to an arthritis region, inhibit apoptosis of cartilage cells, and exhibit anti-inflammatory activity and activity for promoting regeneration of cartilage cells. Thus, unlike a conventional arthritis treatment agent, the synthetic polypeptides can improve cartilage damage, can inhibit degenerative changes per se and can, at the same time, exhibit an effect as a stem cell treatment agent, and thereby can be usefully utilized as an arthritis prevention or treatment agent. |
| US10434131B2 |
Phytocomplexes exhibiting multiple, synergistic antioxidant activities useful in foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations
Compositions comprising apple, grape, green tea, and olive extracts are presented herein. This synergistic formulations apple, grape, green tea, and olive extract are in amounts that provide a greater antioxidant activity or protein kinase modulating activity than provided by an equivalent amount of any one extract or a sum of the extracts. Further presented are methods of regulating oxidative stress, disease-associated protein kinase activity, and enhancing the therapeutic effect of a primary therapeutic agent. Also presented are methods of making an activity enhancing composition for regulating oxidative stress, disease-associated protein kinase activity, and enhancing the therapeutic effect of a primary therapeutic agent. |
| US10434122B2 |
Cellular transplant site
A method of preparing a transplant site for cellular transplantation in a mammal includes the steps of inserting a foreign body comprising a biomaterial into an internal tissue; and removing the foreign body after the tissue surrounding the foreign body has undergone an inflammatory response but before significant fibrous encapsulation has occurred, leaving a neovascularized lumen suitable to receive transplanted cells or islets. |
| US10434120B2 |
Immunotherapy against neuronal and brain tumors
The present invention relates to peptides, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated cytotoxic T cell (CTL) peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses. The present invention relates to 11 novel peptide sequences and their variants derived from HLA class I and class II molecules of human tumor cells that can be used in vaccine compositions for eliciting anti-tumor immune responses. |
| US10434119B2 |
Pharyngeal or buccal cavity rinse and process of use thereof
A storage stable package is provided that includes a polymeric bottle having a volume filled with an aqueous saline composition acidified with an acid to a pH of 2 to 9 and having a hypertonic saline concentration relative to saliva and blood, or an aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition acidified with an acid to a pH of 2.7 to 5.3 and having a hydrogen peroxide concentration 0.5 to 3 total weight percent, either to achieve a storage stability at 20 degrees Celsius of the composition of at least 10 weeks. The aqueous composition is independent of a synthetic antimicrobial. A cap is provided that is complementary a package opening for selectively sealing the aqueous saline composition within the volume. A process for treating an infection of a pharyngeal or buccal cavity is provided that includes rinsing with one of the aqueous saline composition. The aqueous saline composition is then expectorated. |
| US10434117B2 |
MicroRNA (miRNA) and downstream targets for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
In some embodiments, the invention is directed to a method for diagnosing fibrosis and/or fibrosis related diseases and to a method for screening a pharmaceutically active compound for the treatment of fibrosis and/or fibrosis related diseases. The present invention further relates to compositions for use in the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of fibrosis. In certain embodiments, the compositions modulate the activity of a miRNA for the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of fibrosis. In certain embodiments, the compositions inhibit the activity of miR-21 for the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of fibrosis. |
| US10434116B2 |
Methods of treating coronavirus infection
The present invention provides methods for treating a coronavirus infection. For example, treatment may be effected by administering a neurotransmitter inhibitor, a signaling kinase inhibitor, an estrogen receptor inhibitor, a DNA metabolism inhibitor or an anti-parasitic agent. Also provided are methods for treating a coronavirus infection in which an anti-viral drug also is administered during any of the described methods. |
| US10434112B2 |
Use of agonists of formyl peptide receptor 2 for treating dermatological diseases
The present invention relates to a method for treating dermal inflammation and dermal diseases by local or systemic delivery, in a subject in need of such treatment, which comprises administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agonist of Formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2). |
| US10434109B2 |
Compositions for treating neurological disorders
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders related to glutamate excitotoxicity and Amyloid β toxicity. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel combinatorial therapies of Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease related disorders, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, neuropathic pain, alcoholic neuropathy, alcoholism or alcohol withdrawal, or spinal cord injury. |
| US10434106B2 |
Oxysterol-statin compounds for bone growth
Oxysterol-statin compounds and methods of synthesizing the same are provided for use in promoting osteogenesis, osteoinduction andior osteoconduction. Methods of synthesizing in a single container OXY133-statin compounds having high yields and improved process safety are also provided. Methods for synthesizing OXY133-statin compounds that are stereoselective are also provided. Methods of synthesizing OXY133-statin conjugates that have low production costs are provided. |
| US10434105B2 |
Therapeutically active compounds and their methods of use
Provided are compounds useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described herein. |
| US10434104B2 |
HSPC-sparing treatments for Rb-positive abnormal cellular proliferation
This invention is in the area of improved compounds for and methods of treating selected RB-positive cancers and other Rb-positive abnormal cellular proliferative disorders while minimizing the deleterious effects on healthy cells, for example healthy Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Progenitor Cells (HSPCs), associated with current treatment modalities. In one aspect, improved treatment of select RB-positive cancers is disclosed using specific compounds disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the compounds described herein act as highly selective and, in certain embodiments, short, transiently-acting cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors when administered to subjects. |
| US10434103B2 |
Crystal of 3,5-disubstituted benzene alkynyl compound
An object of the present invention is to provide a crystal of (S)-1-(3-(4-amino-3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2-propen-1-one, which is useful as an antitumor agent, the crystal being stable, excellent in oral absorbability, highly chemically pure, and suitable for mass production. The present invention provides a crystal of (S)-1-(3-(4-amino-3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2-propen-1-one that exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction spectrum containing at least three characteristic peaks at diffraction angles (2θ±0.2°) selected from 9.5°, 14.3°, 16.7°, 19.1°, 20.8°, 21.9°, and 25.2°. The present invention also provides a crystal of (S)-1-(3-(4-amino-3-((3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-2-propen-1-one that exhibits an X-ray powder diffraction spectrum containing at least seven characteristic peaks at diffraction angles (2θ±0.2°) selected from 13.5°, 17.9°, 19.5°, 20.6°, 22.0°, 22.6°, 23.3°, 23.7°, and 24.2°. |
| US10434102B2 |
Organic light emitting device
An OLED comprising a hole-transporting layer and light-emitting layer wherein the hole-transporting layer comprises a hole-transporting polymer wherein no more than 5% of the polystyrene equivalent polymer weight measured by gel permeation chromatography consists of chains with weight of less than 50,000. |
| US10434100B2 |
Protein phosphatase 2A inhibitors for treating myelodysplastic syndromes
Disclosed are methods for treating a meylodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in a subject that involves administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) inhibitor. |
| US10434096B2 |
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Disclosed are imidazole compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. One embodiment is a compound having the structure and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and N-oxides thereof (and solvates and hydrates thereof), wherein X, Y and Z are as described herein. In certain embodiments, a compound disclosed herein inhibits a cellular TAM receptor, and can be used to treat disease mediated by or involving the TAM receptor family. |
| US10434088B2 |
Methods related to administering immunosuppressants and therapeutic macromolecules at a reduced pharmacodynamically effective dose
Disclosed are compositions and methods that provide pharmacodynamic effects specific to therapeutic macromolecules. The effects may result from reduced doses of therapeutic macromolecules in combination with immunosuppressant doses. The effects may also be enhanced with such compositions. |
| US10434080B2 |
Methods for increasing oral osteogenesis using lipoxin A4 (LXA4) and its analogs
The invention provides methods for increasing oral osteogenesis using LXA4 and its analogs. Methods are also provided for treating or preventing oral disorders that would benefit from increased oral osteogenesis using LXA4 and its analogs. |
| US10434079B2 |
Compositions and methods for the treatment of fatty acid metabolism disorders
Compositions and methods for inhibiting, treating, and/or preventing fatty acid metabolism disorders, particularly fatty acid oxidation disorders, in a subject are provided. |
| US10434078B2 |
GABA agonists in the treatment of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome and GABA combinations in treatment or prophylaxis of type I diabetes
In certain embodiments methods are provided for the therapeutic or prophylactic amelioration of one or more symptoms or disorders associated with metabolic syndrome. In various embodiments the methods involve administering to a subject in need thereof, a GABA receptor agonist, in an amount sufficient to ameliorate said one or more symptoms. In certain embodiments methods are provided for the prophylaxis or treatment of type I diabetes and related pathologies that involve the use of GABA or GABA agonists in combination with certain other compounds (e.g., one more antigens (e.g., GAD) that have a therapeutic effect in type I diabetes and/or an anti-CD3 antibody, an anti-CD20 antibody, exendin-4, and/or or a pro-insulin therapeutic). |
| US10434076B2 |
Use of 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivatives for treating dermatitis
The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of, inter alia, dermatitis. |
| US10434075B2 |
FKBP52 specific androgen receptor inhibitor, MJC13, for use in treating breast cancer
Embodiments of the current invention include methods and compositions for treating breast cancer by administering an effective amount of MJC13 to a subject in need thereof. |
| US10434074B2 |
Peptide and small molecule agonists of EPHA and uses thereof
Methods and compositions for activating an EphA receptor can be used for identifying therapeutic agents for cancer. |
| US10434073B2 |
Bakuchiol compositions for treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed. |
| US10434057B2 |
Cosmetic composition comprising osmanthus asiaticus extract and clematis apiifolia extract
A cosmetic composition including an Osmanthus asiaticus extract and a Clematis apiifolia extract as active ingredients is provided. |
| US10434055B1 |
Modeling composition containing coconut oil
Disclosed is a modeling composition containing coconut oil having a moisturizing effect on the skin and exhibiting efficacy on atopic skin, the modeling composition further containing squalane, starch, an emulsifier, and ozokerite, in addition to coconut oil. |
| US10434053B2 |
Keratin-based hair straightening formulations, methods and systems
The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. |
| US10434050B2 |
Methods of preparing non-alcohol bioactive essential oil mouth rinses
The invention relates generally to liquids such as mouth rinses for the prevention and elimination of bad breath as well as for the reduction of oral microorganisms responsible for the development of dental plaque and tooth decay. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing non-alcohol or reduced alcohol mouth rinses effective at preventing the above-mentioned problems. |
| US10434048B2 |
Topical sunscreen composition, method of preparation, and use thereof
A topical sunscreen composition includes metal oxide sunscreen particles, polylactic acid, and a cosmetic carrier in which the metal oxide sunscreen particles and polylactic acid are dispersed. A method of preparing a topical sunscreen composition includes dispersing metal oxide sunscreen particles and polylactic acid in a cosmetic carrier. A method of protecting human skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation includes applying to human skin a topical sunscreen composition including metal oxide sunscreen particles and polylactic acid dispersed in a cosmetic carrier. |
| US10434047B2 |
Buffered microencapsulated compositions and methods
A microcapsule composition comprising at least one polymer substantially disposed as a semi-permeable shell around an aqueous buffered solution and at least one agent, wherein the agent permeates the shell, and wherein the composition is suitable for delivery to a mammal. |
| US10434046B2 |
Buffered microencapsulated compositions and methods
A microcapsule composition comprising at least one polymer substantially disposed as a semi-permeable shell around a buffered solution and at least one therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent permeates the shell, and wherein the composition is suitable for topical epithelial cells of mammal. |
| US10434042B2 |
Composition in the form of O/W emulsion
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of an O/W emulsion, and comprises: (a) at least one fatty alcohol; (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 15 or more; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 5 or less; (e) at least one diol having a straight chain of four or more consecutive carbon atoms; (f) at least one alkaline agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof; and (g) water. The composition according to the present invention is easy to handle and can provide keratin fibers such as hair with superior cosmetic effects such as good coloring or bleaching effects as well as a good feeling to the touch of the keratin fibers, while controlling malodor due to an ammonia ingredient in the composition. |
| US10434039B2 |
Hygiene tissue
A hygiene tissue includes a composition including one or more lactic acid producing bacterial strains and a lipid phase including at least one lipid, wherein the lipid is selected from the group having olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, peanut oil, soy bean oil, Dimethicone, paraffin oil, and petrolatum; and a matrix impregnated by the composition. |
| US10434038B2 |
Solid phosphonate salts as an add-on in endodontics
A phosphonate salt for use in a dental treatment, in particular in a root canal treatment, for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation, in particular as decalcifying agent and a pharmaceutical preparation for use in the dental treatment comprising a phosphonate salt and/or a phosphonate salt and a hydroxide compound in solid form are provided. A method of producing a pharmaceutical preparation and a kit of parts for manufacturing a pharmaceutical preparation for use in the dental treatment are provided. |
| US10434037B2 |
Kit and method for detecting porous dental hydroxyapatite
The present invention relates to a kit and a probe for detecting porous dental hydroxyapatite that includes a protein capable of binding porous dental hydroxyapatite or a detector thereof. The invention also relates to a method for detecting a condition involving porous dental hydroxyapatite that includes detecting in or on a tooth or a sample of the tooth of a subject a protein bound to porous dental hydroxyapatite. The invention also relates to methods for detecting a hypomineralization developmental dental defect or detecting intact and/or broken MIH enamel, and to a kit and method for removing a protein bound to porous dental hydroxyapatite. |
| US10434035B2 |
Automatic pacing system for a baby bottle
A baby bottle, an insert for a baby bottle, a baby bottle including an insert, and a method of feeding an infant that serves to pace the infant's feeding rhythm. Generally, these devices and methods will be of use for a preterm infant who lacks coordination of the suck-swallow-breathe synchrony, but can also be used with full term infants who can benefit from rigid control of the flow of milk from a bottle, this includes, but is not limited to, infants with gastroesophageal reflux who can require pacing of feeds to allow for gastric emptying. The device generally cues the infant to swallow and breathe after each 1-4 sucks by stopping the flow of the fluid from the bottle after the infant has sucked sufficiently or a predetermined period of time has passed. Once the baby breathes or a period of time passes, the bottle resets for the next repetition. The device also serves to consistently slow the flow of milk during oral feeding. |
| US10434034B2 |
Medical vial access device with pressure equalization and closed drug transfer system and method utilizing same
A vial access device includes a housing having first and second connectors, with the first connector configured to be secured to a first container and the second connector configured to be secured to a second container. The device also includes a spike member extending from the housing and having a proximal end and a distal end. The spike member defines a vent lumen and a fluid lumen spaced from the vent lumen, with each of the vent lumen and the fluid lumen having a distal opening. The distal openings of the vent lumen and the fluid lumen are each defined by a top edge and a bottom edge spaced axially from the top edge. The bottom edge of the fluid lumen is positioned above the distal opening of the vent lumen in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the spike member. |
| US10434027B2 |
Recognition method of human walking speed intention from surface electromyogram signals of plantar flexor and walking speed control method of a lower-limb exoskeleton robot
A walk assist robot for lower body walking of a walking trainee, including a joint angle signal measurement unit disposed on a joint of the walking trainee, an electromyogram (EMG) signal measurement unit disposed on a muscle related to ankle joint extension of the walking trainee, a plantar pressure signal measurement unit disposed on a sole of the walking trainee, and a control unit to recognize signals measured from the joint angle signal measurement unit, the EMG signal measurement unit and the plantar pressure signal measurement unit and process the signals to recognize a walking speed intention of the walking trainee, wherein the control unit controls a walking speed of the walk assist robot from the walking speed intention of the walking trainee. |
| US10434019B2 |
Wheelchair suspension
A wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a drive assembly pivot arm, a drive assembly, a front caster pivot arm, a front caster, and a spring and shock absorbing assembly. The drive assembly pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The drive assembly includes a drive wheel and is mounted to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame and coupled to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster is coupled to the at least one front caster pivot arm. The spring and shock absorbing assembly is pivotally connected to the drive assembly pivot arm at a first pivotal connection and pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm at a second pivotal connection. The first and second pivotal connections are positioned such that a majority of the force applied by the spring and shock absorbing assembly is applied to the drive wheel when the suspension is on a flat, horizontal support surface. |
| US10434016B2 |
Manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method of sheet-like member of absorbent article
A manufacturing apparatus is provided to manufacture a sheet-like member by joining a non-woven fabric to another member of an absorbent article. This apparatus includes a bulk restoring device that restores bulk of the non-woven fabric through heating the non-woven fabric by blowing hot wind onto the non-woven fabric while conveying the non-woven fabric along a conveying direction, the non-woven fabric being continuous in the conveying direction, and a joining device that joins the non-woven fabric whose bulk has been restored with the hot wind to the other member using an adhesive, the non-woven fabric being at a higher temperature than a temperature before being heated with the hot wind. |
| US10434014B2 |
Treatment system
A treatment system including one or more of a wound dressing having one or more of a substrate element, a dressing member disposed on the substrate element, an adhesive element disposed on the substrate element, and a tether connecting the wound dressing to a treatment device. |
| US10434010B2 |
Intraocular gas injector
A gas mixture apparatus includes a measurement control system, an activation system, a pressurized chamber with one or more gases, and a mixing chamber. The apparatus can also include additional pressure regulation control systems. The gas mixture apparatus can be used to introduce and automatically perform the steps to achieve a desired concentration of the one or more gases contained in the pressurized chamber. The gas mixture apparatus can include the pressurized chamber within the apparatus itself such that no external devices are necessary for introducing the one or more gases into the mixing chamber. |
| US10434007B2 |
Fabrication of maxillofacial splints
A technique for fabricating a surgical splint for use in correcting a dental condition of a patient. The technique involves obtaining a three-dimensional digital model of lower and upper arch dentitions of the patient having the dental condition. Relative positions of the lower and upper arch dentitions are adjusted with respect to each other in the three-dimensional digital model using a computing device. An electronic model of a splint is generated based on the adjusted relative positions of the lower and upper arch dentitions. A splint is then generated in a physical form from the electronic model of the splint. |
| US10434002B2 |
Orthotic strapping system
An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them. |
| US10434000B2 |
Joint-support device
Disclosed herein is an adjustable joint-support apparatus and device for use in treating pain, inflammation, and or other injury to a joint and joint area of a body, and configured for physical and functional flexibility, in that the joint support is flexible and can be worn over clothing. The device is generally suited for support of an ankle joint, a knee joint, a wrist joint, although could also support an elbow, shoulder or hip joint with minimal modifications. In one embodiment, a joint support device/apparatus comprises: one or more of a support member; and at least one securement means configured for providing compression to the joint area of a wearer. |
| US10433999B2 |
Closure system for braces, protective wear and similar articles
A closure system for braces, protective wear and similar articles is disclosed. The closure system includes a plurality of opposing lace guide members and a tightening mechanism. The closure system further includes a lace extending through the guide members and coupled to the tightening mechanism. In some embodiments, a quick release apparatus is included to facilitate opening of the closure system. The tightening mechanism in some embodiments includes a control for winding the lace into a housing to place tension on the lace thereby tightening the closure system. |
| US10433993B2 |
Valve prosthesis having a radially-expandable sleeve integrated thereon for delivery and prevention of paravalvular leakage
A delivery system includes an elongated shaft component, a self-expanding valve prosthesis, at least one cinching suture, and a radially-expandable sleeve. The valve prosthesis is disposed over a distal portion of the elongated shaft component and includes a compressed configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration for deployment. The at least one cinching suture removably couples the valve prosthesis to the elongated shaft component and radially compresses the valve prosthesis into the compressed configuration for delivery. The sleeve is secured to and encircles an outer surface of the valve prosthesis. The sleeve has a delivery state with a first diameter extending over a full length of the valve prosthesis in the compressed configuration and a deployed state with a greater second diameter extending over the full length of the valve prosthesis in the expanded configuration. The sleeve is configured to prevent paravalvular leakage in situ in the deployed state. |
| US10433990B2 |
Introducer with side opening
An introducer for an endoluminal prosthesis and a methods for delivering a prosthesis within a body vessel are described. The introducer comprises pusher catheter having a lumen extending therethrough, the lumen being in communication with an opening formed in the sidewall of the pusher. A sheath is disposed over the pusher catheter and also has an opening formed in its sidewall. The sheath is longitudinally movable relative to the pusher catheter between a prosthesis delivery position and a prosthesis deployment position. When the sheath is in the deployment position, the opening formed in the sidewall of the pusher catheter is at least partially longitudinally aligned with the opening formed in the sidewall of the sheath. A wire may extend though the opening in the sheath, the opening in the pusher, through the lumen of the pusher and through a fenestration in a prosthesis to cannulate a branch vessel. |
| US10433986B2 |
Prosthetic foot with modular construction
A prosthetic foot includes a heel member and a forefoot member. An ankle member receives the heel member and forefoot member shaft so as to allow the heel member and forefoot member to translate independently of one another. |
| US10433985B2 |
Limb prosthesis
A limb prosthesis including a palm, a forearm, an upper arm, an elbow joint and a wrist joint is provided. The palm has a first pivot and a first lock set. The upper arm has a socket. The elbow joint connects the forearm to the upper arm. The wrist joint includes a first connecting rod connected to the forearm. The first pivot rotatably penetrates through the first connecting rod. The first lock set is locked to the first pivot. A first wedge surface of the first lock set contacts a second wedge surface of the first connecting rod. By adjusting a distance between the first lock set and the first pivot, a magnitude of a forward force between the first wedge surface and the second wedge surface is adjusted, such that the palm is fixed relative to the first connecting rod or rotatable around an axial direction perpendicular to an extending direction of the forearm. |
| US10433982B2 |
Implant insertion tool
A tool for inserting a spinal implant is disclosed. The tool includes a tube with a handle end, an inserter end having an opening, and a curved portion located between the handle end and the inserter end. A driveshaft with an actuator extends within the tube so that the actuator is proximate to the opening. A knob is attached to the handle end and the driveshaft, wherein turning the knob rotates the actuator. Methods of utilizing the tool, as well as variations of the tool are also disclosed. |
| US10433975B2 |
Device and method for deployment of an anchoring device for intervertebral spinal fusion
Devices and methods for intervertebral spinal fusion of adjacent intervertebral bodies are provided. An intervertebral spacer is positioned within a narrow disc space between adjacent intervertebral bodies of a patient. The spacer is arranged with upper and lower guides. The guides are adapted to simultaneously guide the deployment of upper and lower anchors of an anchoring device into their respective intervertebral bodies. The spacer is also adapted to lock the upper and lower anchors to the spacer in the deployed position. |
| US10433973B2 |
Vertebral implants and methods for installation thereof
Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures. |
| US10433970B2 |
Prosthetic ankle
A prosthetic ankle including a talar component and a tibial component. At least a portion of top surface of the talar component has a convex curvature, relative to a location above the top surface, in the anterior to posterior direction as viewed in a sagittal plane cross-section, and a concave curvature relative to a location above the top surface, in the medial to lateral direction. An axis of cone projected based on medial and lateral circles located in medial and lateral sagittal plane cross-sections which approximate the average radius of curvature of the top surface of the talar component as viewed in medial and lateral sagittal plane cross-sections, has a total offset angle from the lateral direction in the range of 0° to 45°. In another aspect, the present invention further comprises a bearing component adapted for location between the tibial component and the talar component. |
| US10433968B2 |
Prosthesis for joint shoulder reconstruction
Prosthesis for joint shoulder reconstruction comprising a joint head shaped to provide a spherical type coupling with a concave joint element of a glenoid component. The joint head includes a metallic core and a joint cap made of a plastic material provided with a cavity insertable on an insertion element of the core along a longitudinal direction. The insertion element and the cavity are configured to define shape-coupling means operating by elastic deformation such as to secure the joint cap to the core along the longitudinal direction. A plurality of penetration elements are arranged between a plate of the core and a coupling surface of the joint cap to define an anti-rotation mechanism of the joint cap on the core. |
| US10433967B2 |
Convertible stem / fracture stem
A modular shoulder prosthesis is provided. The modular prosthesis includes a stem, an anatomic insert, and a reverse insert. The stem is a unitary body that includes a distal shaft portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion includes a stem face configured to directly couple to both the anatomic insert and reverse insert. The stem face includes a first engagement feature configured to couple directly to the reverse insert and a second engagement feature configured to couple directly to the anatomic insert. The stem can also include a metaphyseal portion between the shaft portion and proximal portion designed for use in humeral fracture repair procedures. The metaphyseal portion can include a medial arm and two lateral arms extending between the shaft portion and proximal portion, A window can be defined between the medial arm and the lateral arms, and a gap can be formed between the lateral arms. |
| US10433965B2 |
Total joint replacement infection control devices and methods
An orthopedic system for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a bone includes an elongate stem adapted to be inserted into an intramedullary canal, an inlet configured to receive the therapeutic agent, and one or more outlets configured to deliver the therapeutic agent to the bone. The elongate stem may comprise one or more protrusions to engage the bone, and one or more channels extending longitudinally therein, fluidly coupled to the inlet. The therapeutic agent flows from the inlet through the one or more channels and exits into the intramedullary canal through the one or more outlets. The system may be configured to allow one or more dimensions of the system to be adjusted to accommodate the anatomy of a patient. |
| US10433961B2 |
Delivery systems with tethers for prosthetic heart valve devices and associated methods
Delivery systems with tethers for prosthetic heart valve devices and associated methods are disclosed herein. A delivery system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, an elongated catheter body, a capsule carried by the elongated catheter body and carrying a prosthetic heart valve device, and a cinching member slidably disposed within the capsule. The delivery system can further include a plurality of tether elements coupled to the prosthetic device and extending through the cinching member and the catheter body. Retraction of the tether elements can urge at least a portion of the prosthetic device into a distal end portion of the cinching member to resheathe at least a portion of the prosthetic device and allow repositioning of the prosthetic device relative to the native valve after a portion of the prosthetic device has contacted tissue of a native valve. |
| US10433959B2 |
Prosthetic heart valve
Embodiments of a radially collapsible and expandable prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. A valve frame can have a tapered profile when mounted on a delivery shaft, with an inflow end portion having a smaller diameter than an outflow end portion. The valve can comprise generally V-shaped leaflets, reducing material within the inflow end of the frame. An outer skirt can be secured to the outside of the inflow end portion of the frame, the outer skirt having longitudinal slack when the valve is expanded and lying flat against the frame when the valve is collapsed. A diagonally woven inner skirt can elongate axially with the frame. Side tabs of adjacent leaflets can extend through and be secured to window frame portions of the frame to form commissures. The window frame portions can be depressed radially inward relative to surrounding frame portions when the valve is crimped onto a delivery shaft. |
| US10433954B2 |
Radially collapsible frame for a prosthetic valve and method for manufacturing such a frame
The present invention relates to a radially collapsible frame (1) for a prosthetic valve, the frame (1) comprising an outflow end region (3) at a proximal end of the frame (1) and an inflow end region (2) at a distal end of the frame (1), opposite to the outflow end region (3). The frame (1) further includes at least two radially spaced commissure attachment regions (10, 10′, 10″) and a cell structure (30), composed of a plurality of lattice cells being arranged radially around a flow axis of the frame (1) and connecting the at least two commissure attachment regions (10, 10′, 10″). Finally, at least one anchoring/positioning arch (20, 20′, 20″) is provided, wherein said at least one anchoring/positioning arch (20, 20′, 20″) radially overlaps the cell structure (30) at least partially. In order to form the inventive frame from as a single piece, the invention further relates to a method comprising bending the at least one anchoring/positioning arch (20, 20′, 20″) towards the cell structure (30) of the frame (1). |
| US10433951B2 |
Depth of focus and visual acuity using colorized apodization of intra-ocular lenses
A color-apodized intraocular lens includes a lens center, with a center-transmittance to transmit an incident light; a lens annul us, surrounding the lens center, configured to selectively attenuate the incident light according to a radius- and wavelength-dependent annulus-transmittance, wherein the annulus-transmittance is less than the center-transmittance, in a short wavelength spectral range; and haptics, extending from the lens annulus. A method of making a color-apodized intraocular lens includes creating an intraocular lens mold using a base-polymer, the intraocular lens having a lens center, with a center-transmittance to transmit an incident light; a lens annulus, surrounding the lens center, configured to selectively attenuate the incident light according to a radius and wavelength-dependent annulus-transmittance, wherein the annulus-transmittance is less than the center-transmittance in a short wavelength spectral range; forming haptics, extending from the lens annulus; and applying a stimulus to the intraocular lens mold to form the color-apodized intraocular lens. |
| US10433950B2 |
Accommodating intraocular lenses
An intraocular lens adapted to be implanted inside a capsular bag, comprising a peripheral portion comprising an anterior annular portion adapted to engage an anterior capsule portion, the anterior annular portion defining an anterior opening through which an optical axis passes, a posterior annular portion adapted to engage a posterior capsule portion, the anterior and posterior annular portions being adapted to keep the capsular bag open after implantation, and an optic portion disposed within the anterior opening and secured to and radially inward relative to the peripheral portion. |
| US10433949B2 |
Accommodating intraocular lenses
Accommodating intraocular lenses including an optic having an anterior element and a posterior element defining an optic fluid chamber, wherein the optic is aspheric across all powers throughout accommodation or disaccommodation. Intraocular lenses, optionally accommodating, where an optic portion is centered with a midline of a height of the peripheral portion, the height measured in the anterior to posterior direction. |
| US10433948B2 |
Breast implant
A more versatile and anatomically correct breast implant is described. The breast implant comprises a container filled with a liquid or gel filling material and a support member coupled to the container, wherein the support member is an integral part of the container. |
| US10433947B2 |
Method and devices for tissue expansion
A device for maintaining or achieving soft tissue expansion applicable to any body region already temporarily expanded including: an adhesive element deformable and capable of adapting to the shape of this body region, and which can then itself become mechanically rigid enough to resist tendency of the expanded tissue to recoil or to which a second material can be applied to form a stent adapted to the shape of the body area to provide the necessary structural rigidity to prevent recoil of the expansion and thereby induce its retention of its expanded shape after the stent is removed. |
| US10433945B2 |
Retrieval snare device and method
The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy. |
| US10433944B2 |
Package for a surgical mesh
The package (1) for a surgical mesh (100) comprises: a receiving member (2) configured and dimensioned to receive at least one surgical mesh (100), and a covering member (3) configured and dimensioned to cover the said at least one surgical mesh (100) maintaining with the receiving member (2) the surgical mesh (100) in a substantially flat position, and a gas channelling network interposed between the said receiving member (2) and the said covering member (3) configured to channel a sterilization gas within the at least one surgical mesh (100). |
| US10433940B2 |
Electric toothbrush
The present invention relates to a toothbrush and provides an electric toothbrush comprising a hollow hand-held casing; the hand-held casing is disposed therein with a rechargeable lithium battery via a battery mount, and a brushless motor via a motor mount. The battery mount accommodates a PCT connected with the rechargeable lithium battery. The PCB is disposed with a control switch via a waterproof mount and a waterproof switch case. The press portion of the control switch is exposed from the switch hole of the hand-held casing. The vibration shaft of the brushless motor passes through the motor mount to an exterior of the hand-held casing. The vibration shaft is connected to a toothbrush head. The hand-held casing is threadedly connected to the rear cap at a bottom end thereof. The hand-held casing has a cross section in shape of a circle. |
| US10433939B2 |
Multiple layered denture block and/or disk
This invention designs and builds multiple layers (two layers or more) of millable dental blocks or disks for milling of various dental devices, specifically denture base blocks or disks of denture base material, where milled teeth cavities to receive artificial denture tooth materials to form final dental devices, such as partial and full dentures. This invention also designs and builds multiple layers (two layers or more) of millable denture base or denture blocks or disks comprised of denture base or/and denture tooth materials to form final dental devices, such as partial and full dentures. A method for manufacturing a layered denture is provided. The invention provides a multiple layered denture base block (or disk) for milling a denture base. The invention also provides a multiple layered denture block (or disk) for milling a denture. Highly shape adjustable or shape memory polymer layer(s) may be used in these multiple layered forms. Different layer of material has different mechanical and physical properties to meet different need, which provide added benefits to the patients, dental professional and dental laboratory. |
| US10433937B2 |
Magic pin threader for dental implant, taking into account strength of titanium and bone
A magic threader for a dental implant is disclosed, particularly, a dental implant capable of increasing coupling strength under a stable structure by specifying thickness of a thread portion, and pitch between thread portions in consideration of a difference in strength between titanium and bone to decrease stress of an alveolar bone by the thread portion and prevent damage to the alveolar bone and is capable of conducting compression of the thread portion for the alveolar bone in only one direction (direction A), minimizing compression of the thread portion for the alveolar bone in a direction B or a direction C inclined with respect to direction A, and maximizing stress dispersion by configuring the thread portion in a rectangular plate shape and specifying an angle of the screw thread in a specific numerical range. |
| US10433931B2 |
Dental handpiece nozzle
A nozzle for a dental handpiece having a connector portion to be connected to a handpiece body, and a nozzle body, which is provided near its end with a notch of a substantially rectangular section cut out from the front face into the lateral faces, the notch forming upstream and downstream faces. The nozzle has a channel and an injection port thereof for transferring the mixture and a channel and an injection port thereof for transferring water, separate from each other. The channel for the mixture extends through the nozzle body along the front face from the connector portion to near the end, with the injection port for the mixture opened in the upstream face. With this nozzle, the mixture is properly injected onto a treatment site in subgingival treatment, while the mixture injected subgingivally is efficiently discharged supragingivally, to improve work efficiency in dental treatment. |
| US10433926B2 |
Cable, wire and tube organizer for laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
An organizing device for use during medical procedures is disclosed which, when used during laparoscopic or hysteroscopic surgery, enables the surgeon to keep multiple tubes, wires and cables organized. In a first embodiment, this device may have a rectangular shaped body, a top section with an integral ring at its center and a bottom section having a plurality of slots optimized for the insertion and retention of cables and tubes. The end sections contain, on one end a second integral ring, and on another a pivot point allowing a friction-closure latch mechanism to secure the slots. In a second embodiment, the device may have a donut shaped body, an integral ring at the center and a plurality of slots radially arranged at the periphery and secured through a cylindrical latching mechanism. |
| US10433925B2 |
Sterile barrier for robotic surgical system
A sterile barrier is provided for use with a surgical robotic system. The sterile barrier can include a housing configured to mate with a tool driver mated to a robotic arm and to removably receive a surgical tool. The housing of the sterile barrier has a sterile flexible fabric extending therefrom such that the housing and the flexible fabric are formed in more than one plane and define a sterile side on which the surgical tool is disposed and a non-sterile side on which the tool driver and the robotic arm are disposed. The housing has an opening for receiving the surgical tool. The housing can have at least one electrical contact configured to operably mate with at least one complementary electrical contact on at least one of the tool driver and the robotic arm. |
| US10433920B2 |
Surgical tool and robotic surgical system interfaces
Various exemplary surgical tool and robotic surgical system interfaces are provided. In general, a sterile barrier can be positioned between a robotic surgical system and a surgical tool releasably coupled to the robotic surgical system. The surgical tool can be in a sterile environment on one side of the sterile barrier, and the robotic surgical system can be in a non-sterile environment on the other, opposite side of the sterile barrier. The robotic surgical system can be configured to control movement of the surgical tool releasably coupled thereto using a magnetic field that extends across the sterile barrier between the surgical tool and the robotic surgical system. |
| US10433912B1 |
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 Si 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. |
| US10433909B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal therapy
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for thermal therapy, especially to detection-guided, -controlled, and temperature-modulated interstitial thermal therapy. Thermal therapy may be used to treat the tissues of a patient. In the case of interstitial thermal therapy, energy is applied to generate heating of the tissue to affect treatment, such as, for example, thermally inducing tissue damage (e.g. thermally-induced tissue necrosis), which may be useful in treating tumors and/or other diseased tissues. Since targets for thermal therapy are internal to the patient, the use of detection guidance may be useful in locating and monitoring treatment of a target tissue. |
| US10433907B2 |
Low profile catheter assemblies and associated systems and methods
Catheters including elements configured to deliver energy to nerves at or near a treatment location within a body lumen. A treatment assembly is transformable between a low-profile delivery configuration wherein a pair of electrodes are in a staggered arrangement relative to each other along the longitudinal axis, and an expanded deployed configuration wherein the pair of electrodes is aligned along an electrode axis that is orthogonal relative to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10433903B2 |
Irrigated catheter
A fluid delivery catheter configured to allow optimal fluid distribution through each electrode by varying the diameter of a catheter lumen is disclosed. Uniform or different fluid flow rates through longitudinally spaced apart elution holes may be achieved. Exemplary fluids for use with the catheter include a cooling fluid, a therapeutic fluid, and a medication. |
| US10433896B2 |
Electrosurgical generator as well as a control device and a method
An electrosurgical generator, a control device, a method for operating the electrosurgical generator and a computer program product. The electrosurgical generator includes an ultrasonic generator for providing an excitation signal by which an ultrasonic converter can generate an ultrasonic vibration, a radiofrequency generator for providing a radiofrequency energy at two output contacts, and a control unit adapted to independently activate the radiofrequency generator and the ultrasonic generator. The control unit is further adapted to determine a DC-offset voltage between the two output contacts of the radiofrequency generator, check if the DC-offset voltage exceeds a DC-offset threshold value, and deactivate the ultrasonic generator if the DC-offset voltage does not exceed the DC-offset threshold. |
| US10433892B2 |
Three-dimensional structure produced from a material containing polyhydroxyalkanoate, kit for preparation of bone filler, and intramedullary rod
Provided is a material for preventing bone cement from leaking out from bone during packing of the bone cement into a bone fracture site. The bone cement can be prevented from leaking out from the bone by employing a three-dimensional structure produced from a material containing a polyhydroxyalkanoate, when packing the bone cement into the bone fracture site. |
| US10433888B2 |
Bone plates with dynamic elements
Bone fixation systems include various combinations of stabilizing members, dynamic elements, fasteners, and locking mechanisms. Bone plates receive dynamic bone staples and bone screws. Other dynamic elements include elbow pegs, straight pegs, and wire pegs. |
| US10433884B2 |
Reduction instrument, surgical assembly including a reduction instrument and related method
A surgical instrument for reducing a rod into a saddle of a fixation member includes a distal end for engaging the saddle and a proximal end. A reducing device is disposed between the distal end and the proximal end. The reducing device is operative to reduce the rod into the saddle. The reducing device defines a throughbore. The throughbore provides access there through by a first drive member to secure a plug to the saddle. |
| US10433882B2 |
Implant driver
An apparatus for inserting implants in a bone comprising a frame having a cartridge receiving chamber and a barrel. A cartridge defining a plurality of chambers is positioned in the cartridge receiving chamber so the chambers are selectively alignable with a longitudinal passage of the barrel. At least one instrument is positioned in one of the chambers, and a plurality of implants is positioned in the other chambers. A drive assembly is engageable with the instrument and the implants. The drive assembly is slidably and rotatably disposed in the frame and is moveable between a retracted position, an engaging position wherein the distal end of the drive assembly is positioned to engage the selected one of the instrument and the implants, and an extended position wherein the drive assembly extends through the chamber to transport the selected one of the instrument or the implant from the chamber to the distal end of the barrel. |
| US10433881B2 |
Dynamized interspinal implant
An interspinous process having a narrowed distal portion. |
| US10433878B2 |
Implantable device, in particular for correcting at least one vertebral level
The present invention relates to an implantable device (40), in particular to correct at least one vertebral level, comprising a rod having an outer radius (Rt) and a circumference determined at an area on a length (Lt); an elongate flat ligament; and a securing devices (50) of said elongate element in a partial encasing position of said area comprising first (51) and second (52) forks first general partly annular shape of inner radius, respectively, and comprising partly annular lower bearing surfaces respectively delimiting first (51b) and second (52b) circumference portions greater than half the circumference. Said securing devices (50) further comprises a shoulder part arranged relative to said lower bearing surfaces (51a, 52a) of the first and second forks (51, 52) so as to form a passage for said elongate element in said encasing position between said forks (51, 52) and said shoulder part (60). |
| US10433872B2 |
System, kit and apparatus for attachment of external fixators for bone realignment
The present invention includes a system, kit and apparatus to aid in the realignment of one or more bones of a patient. The present invention provides a substantially rigid orthopedic stabilization scaffold for attachment of one or more external fixators for the realignment of one or more bones of a patient. The orthopedic stabilization scaffold includes a first anchorable frame and a second anchorable frame that are removably attachable to an operating table and connected adjustably by one or more crossbars. |
| US10433868B2 |
Artherectomy device
An atherectomy device for removing deposits such as plaque from an interior of a vessel including an outer member and a rotatable shaft positioned for rotational movement within the outer member. The outer member is fixed axially. A rotatable tip is mounted to the distal region of the rotatable shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis upon rotation of the shaft. The rotatable shaft includes a guidewire lumen for receiving a guidewire to enable over the wire insertion of the device. |
| US10433866B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical blades
An ultrasonic surgical instrument including a waveguide extending along a longitudinal axis and an ultrasonic blade is disclosed. The ultrasonic blade includes a proximal end coupled to the waveguide, a distal end movable relative to the longitudinal axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the waveguide, an outer surface, a first layer adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface, and a second layer overlapping at least a portion of the first layer. At least a portion of the second layer contacts the outer surface. |
| US10433865B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical blades
An ultrasonic surgical instrument including a wavequide extending along a longitudinal axis and an ultrasonic blade is disclosed. The ultrasonic blade includes a proximal end coupled to the waveguide, a distal end movable relative to the longitudinal axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the wavequide, and a tissue treatment region including a coated portion and an uncoated portion. The coated portion includes a distal-facing surface. |
| US10433864B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with sliding blade sheath
A surgical instrument includes a gripping assembly, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a pivoting member. The gripping assembly defines a first opening for receiving a finger or a thumb of a user. The gripping assembly includes a first deformable feature that is configured to be moved in order to increase or decrease a cross-sectional area of the first opening. The shaft assembly extends distally from the gripping assembly. The end effector is positioned at a distal end of the shaft assembly and includes a first member. The pivoting member is pivotably coupled with the shaft assembly. The pivoting member is pivotable with respect to the first member of the end effector between an open position and a closed position to thereby clamp tissue between the first member and the pivoting member. |
| US10433862B2 |
Slotted clear cannula
A slotted cannula for endoscopic surgical procedures is disclosed. The slotted cannula has a tubular body having a distal end, a proximate end, an open slot extending longitudinally from the beginning of the proximate end to the proximity of the distal end, and a pair of wings integrally formed on the proximate end. The tubular body is made from a transparent material and has an inner diameter large enough to accommodate an endoscope. |
| US10433861B2 |
System and method for cutting trabeculae carneae of the left ventricle to increase LV compliance
In some embodiments, a method of ameliorating diastolic dysfunction may include positioning at least a distal end of a system for cutting a trabeculae carneae in a left ventricle of a human heart. The system may include an elongated member, a grip, an engaging portion, and a cutting device. A second end of the engaging portion may turn in upon the engaging portion towards a first end of the engaging portion while still allowing trabeculae carneae to enter through an opening between the first and second ends. The cutting device may be positioned within an inner diameter of the engaging portion. The method may include positioning at least one trabeculae carneae in the inner diameter of the engaging portion. The method may include severing the at least one trabeculae carneae. The method may include increasing left ventricular compliance of the human heart. |
| US10433860B2 |
Medical instrument
A transmission adapter for a medical instrument with a shaft, a transmission device movable in the shaft, and a manipulating device with a first part, which can be coupled mechanically rigidly to a proximal end of the shaft, and a second part, which is movable relative to the first part, includes a first coupling element for releasable mechanical coupling to the second part of the manipulating device, and a second coupling element for releasable mechanical coupling to a proximal end of the transmission device. |
| US10433859B2 |
Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs. |
| US10433853B2 |
Embolic medical devices
An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other. |
| US10433852B2 |
Aortic occlusion balloon apparatus, system and method of making
The disclosure sets forth various exemplary embodiments of systems, methods, and/or medical apparatuses including but not limited to: a sheath; and a balloon disposed at a working distal end of the sheath. According to one example embodiment the medical device can include where the sheath can include woven wire reinforcing axial and longitudinal strength, side holes, a one direction distal valve, and can include an inflator. According to one example embodiment the medical device can include where the sheath can include a narrow cross-section of, e.g., 7-8 Fr and balloon of length of, e.g., 12 cm. |
| US10433851B2 |
Braided vascular devices having no end clamps
In some embodiments, a medical device may include one or more of the following features: (a) a metal fabric formed of braided metal strands, (b) the medical device having a collapsed configuration for delivery through a channel in a patient's body and having a generally dumbbell-shaped expanded configuration with two expanded diameter portions, separated by a reduced diameter portion formed between opposed ends of the device and unsecured metal strand ends at the opposed ends, and (d) a thrombogenic agent located on the metal fabric. |
| US10433850B2 |
Endoscopic ligation
A ligature delivery device includes a control member, an elongated shaft, and an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongated shaft. An activation mechanism provides an user-operable connection between the control member and the end effector. In several embodiments, the end effector includes a reverse grasping mechanism. Several embodiments of ligature devices are adapted to be deployed endoscopically and/or translumenally using the reverse-grasping delivery device. |
| US10433846B2 |
Compressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers
A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. |
| US10433845B2 |
Surgical staple strips for permitting varying staple properties and enabling easy cartridge loading
A surgical staple cartridge is disclosed comprising a strip of staples removably stored within the surgical staple cartridge. The strip of staples comprises a plurality of staples, a base strip, and a plurality of connector portions joining the staples to the base strip. |
| US10433844B2 |
Surgical instrument with selectively disengageable threaded drive systems
A surgical instrument including a surgical end effector and a threaded rotary input shaft. An actuator member is in operable engagement with the surgical end effector and is in selective threaded engagement with the threaded rotary input shaft such that when the actuator member is in an engaged configuration, rotation of said threaded rotary input shaft causes the actuator member to move axially to impart an actuation motion to the surgical end effector and when the actuator member is in a disengaged configuration, rotation of the threaded rotary input shaft will not be imparted to the actuator member. A switch may be employed for selectively moving the actuator between the engaged and disengaged configurations. A locking system may be employed for preventing axial movement of the actuator member when the actuator member is in the disengaged configuration. |
| US10433832B2 |
Laparoscopic suture device with impulse deployment
A suturing device is provided. The suturing device may include at least one suturing needle, a drive mechanism and an impulse mechanism. The drive mechanism may be operatively coupled to the suturing needle and configured to advance the suturing needle from a retracted position to an extended position during engagement, and retract the suturing needle from the extended position to the retracted position during disengagement. The impulse mechanism may be operatively coupled to the drive mechanism and configured to accumulate energy during engagement of the suturing needle, and instantaneously release the accumulated energy through the drive mechanism during disengagement. |
| US10433830B2 |
Methods and devices for repairing meniscal tissue
Methods and devices are provided for repairing a tear in a meniscus. A pair of fixation member each entailing a preformed knot configuration coupled together by a suture length. The fixation members are placed on the meniscal tissue with the suture length spanning the tear, the knot configurations are expanded to form anchoring knots and the suture length is shortened to close the tear. |
| US10433829B2 |
Stabilization of cervical spine utilizing stabilization of uncinate joints and across disc space
A system for stabilizing a cervical spine segment utilizing uncinate joint stabilization, includes a stabilizing bridge for bridging across intervertebral disc space of the cervical spine segment to mechanically couple between a pair of uncinate joint stabilizers positioned in a respective pair of uncinate joints of the cervical spine segment. A method for stabilizing a cervical spine segment utilizing uncinate joint stabilization includes (a) positioning a pair of uncinate joint stabilizers in respective uncinate joints of the cervical spine segment to stabilize the uncinate joints and thereby stabilize the cervical spine segment (b) and implanting, in intervertebral disc space of the cervical spine segment, a stabilizing bridge that mechanically couples between the uncinate joint stabilizers across intervertebral disc space of the cervical spine segment. |
| US10433827B2 |
Monorail system for vascular closure device and methods
A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and first and second devices. The wire assembly includes a first wire member and a second wire member that each include a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. At least portions of the second wire member are arranged side-by-side with the first wire member. The distal end portion of the first wire member is connected to the distal end portion of the second wire member, and a proximal end portion of the first wire member is disconnected from the proximal end portion of the second wire member. The first device is operable to advance over the first wire member. The second device is operable to advance over the second wire member. |
| US10433825B2 |
Device and method for preparing and administering one-component fibrin sealant
Provided herein are systems for preparing and delivering fibrin sealant to a surface and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the system comprises: a. a quantity of a liquid mixture disposed within a container, the mixture comprising: I. fibrin or II. fibrinogen and Factor II; and b. a resin bed disposed within a vessel, the vessel capable of being in fluid communication with the container, wherein when in fluid communication, passage of the mixture through the vessel results in modification of the concentration of small molecules inhibitor(s) and/or inducer(s) within the mixture, favoring fibrin clot formation. |
| US10433824B2 |
Introducer sheath with braided filament securement mechanism
A tubular body for a medical device for insertion within a body passageway of a patient. The tubular body includes a tubular inner liner. A braided member is disposed along an outer surface of the liner. The braided member includes intersecting filaments and cells defined by the filaments. A securement mechanism, such as radiopaque solder, is disposed along a circumferential region of the braided member. The securement mechanism is attached to portions of the filaments and spans the cells that correspond to the circumferential region to inhibit relative movement of filament ends. An outer surface of the securement mechanism is sized to extend radially outward to a position up to an outer surface of the braided member to not add to the overall wall thickness of the tubular body. An outer jacket is positioned longitudinally around the braided member and connected to the inner liner. |
| US10433820B2 |
Biopsy transport device and method
A device and method for preserving organisms (e.g. causative organisms in a case of osteomyelitis) in a biopsy sample during transport or storage in a manner which obviates or mitigates deleterious effects of lengthy periods of transport or storage on the success rate of determining the identity of the organism and subsequent testing. The device includes a reservoir which contains a transport medium, an outlet for releasable connection with a biopsy sample housing (e.g. a syringe with a luer connector element) containing a biopsy sample, and a closure member to seal the outlet before use. The transport medium can be delivered from the reservoir to the syringe, when the two are connected, and the reservoir-syringe unit can be transported as a sealed unit. |
| US10433819B2 |
Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method for generating image from volume data and displaying the same
Provided is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus including: a data acquisition unit configured to acquire volume data for a head of an object; an image processor configured to detect a mid-sagittal plane (MSP) from the volume data, generate an MSP image corresponding to the MSP, detect at least one measurement plane based on the MSP, and generate at least one measurement plane image corresponding to the at least one measurement plane; and a display configured to display the MSP image and the at least one measurement plane image on a single screen. |
| US10433814B2 |
Loupe display
A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space. |
| US10433811B2 |
Self-calibrating CT detectors, systems and methods for self-calibration
The present approach relates to self-calibration of CT detectors based on detected misalignment of the detector and X-ray source. The present approach make the detector more robust to changes against temperature and focal spot movements. The diagnostic image generated by energy resolving calibrated response signals is able to present enhanced features compared to conventional CT based diagnostic images. |
| US10433810B2 |
Imaging system calibration
A system includes determination of a first sub-matrix of a projection matrix which describes a geometrical relationship between points of a three-dimensional coordinate system of the imaging system and points of a two-dimensional coordinate system of an image detector, determination of a second sub-matrix of the projection matrix, where the first and second sub-matrixes comprise a decomposition of the projection matrix, conversion of a first point of the two-dimensional coordinate system to a first point of the three-dimensional coordinate system based on the first and second sub-matrixes, determination of an updated first sub-matrix of an updated projection matrix, where the updated projection matrix describes a second geometrical relationship between points of the three-dimensional coordinate system and points of the two-dimensional coordinate system, and conversion of a second point of the two-dimensional coordinate system to a second point of the three-dimensional coordinate system based on the updated first and second sub-matrixes. |
| US10433808B2 |
Rotary joint having a capacitive data link with modular support
A set of rotary joint components containing stationary part(s) and rotatable part(s) repositionable with respect to each other. The stationary part has a stationary base with means for holding a stationary carrier into a circular-shaped form. The stationary carrier holds at least a stationary transmitter coupler of a contactless data link, such as a strip line. The stationary carrier is made of sheet metal or plastic material, and therefore can easily be prepared on a plane work bench before it is bent to a ring shape. |
| US10433804B2 |
Device for dynamic controlling of the radiation level for radiation-based, real-time, medical-imaging systems
The invention is a device for controlling the amount of radiation emitted during the process of imaging, particularly by instruments capable of radiation-based real-time imaging, such as fluoroscopy and cine acquisition. The related device comprises a pressure-sensitive foot controller (1), a pressure sensor (2), a signal transmitter (3), a signal converter (4), and signal processing software (5). The invention enables real-time controlling of the image quality and the image frame rate by means of a foot-switcher with the new function of being driven by a pressure-sensitive controller. |
| US10433802B2 |
Amyloid PET brain scan quantification based on cortical profiles
A medical system (10) and method detects amyloid brain plaque. A positron emission tomography (PET) image of a brain is received. The PET image is generated from a radiotracer binding to amyloid brain plaque. A cortical profile is generated from the PET image. The cortical profile describes cortical tracer uptake to varying projection depths inside the cortex of the brain. The PET image is quantitatively assessed using the cortical profile and/or at least a portion of the cortical profile is displayed. |
| US10433797B2 |
Systems and methods for ultra low dose CT fluoroscopy
According to at least one aspect, a method for computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy can include acquiring a plurality of pairs of projections of an interventional device using CT fluoroscopy. Each pair of the projections can be obtained at a predetermined first angular separation greater than a second angular separation used for a full dose CT scan of a target object, by rotating a gantry of a CT scanner. The method can include identifying a position of the interventional device in real time for each pair of the projections, using back-projection of images of the interventional device from the respective pair of projections. The method can include superimposing an image of the interventional device on a 3-D image of an anatomical region at an identified position of the interventional device. |
| US10433796B2 |
Selecting transfer functions for displaying medical images
System and related method to visualize image data. The system comprises an input port (IN) for receiving i) image data comprising a range of intensity values converted from signals acquired by an imaging apparatus in respect of an imaged object, and ii) a definition of a first transfer function configured to map a data interval within said range of said intensity values to an image interval of image values. A transition region identifier (TRI) identifies from among intensity values outside said data interval, one or more transition intensity values representative of a transition in composition and/or configuration of said object or of a transition in respect of a physical property in relation to said object. A transfer function generator (TFG) generates for said intensity values outside said data interval a second transfer function. The second transfer function is non-linear and has a respective gradient that is locally maximal around said transition intensity values. A renderer (RD) then renders, on a display unit (MT), a visualization of at least a part of said image data based on the two transfer functions. |
| US10433792B2 |
Underbody warming systems
Apparatus and methods related to an underbody support for supporting a body of a being, such as during surgery to prevent contact pressure injuries. In certain embodiments, the underbody support may include one or more inflatable chambers enclosing a volume. At least one of the inflatable chambers may include one or more compression sensitive switches for monitoring the volume of the inflatable chamber, and the one or more compression sensitive switches may be located within the inflatable chamber. In some embodiments the one or more compression sensitive switches are sized to close when the said inflatable chamber is deflated to a desired residual volume. |
| US10433790B2 |
Catheter assembly including monitoring capabilities
A catheter assembly or other elongate tubular device for use in establishing vascular or other access within the body of a patient is disclosed. The catheter assembly is equipped with one or more sensors that enable monitoring of one or more physiological aspects of the patient or physical aspect of the catheter assembly itself when the catheter assembly is disposed within the patient. Such aspects include central venous pressure, body temperature, ECG heart signals, oxygen levels, ultrasound data, glucose, etc. The catheter assembly includes the ability to wirelessly transmit or otherwise forward data relating to the detected physiological parameters to another location, such as a patient electronic medical record, smartphone or other mobile device, nurse station, etc. Catheter assemblies configured to detect the frequency of catheter flushing, flushing quality, etc., are also disclosed. |
| US10433787B2 |
Self-administered tamper-evident drug detection
A self-administered tamper-evident drug detection system. The system includes a biometric detection surface for each of a user's right and left hands, configured to identify the user and prevent tamper by continuously capturing biometric information from each of the user's right and left hands while the system is administering a drug detection test. The system further includes a collection device to administer the drug detection test by exposing a sample collection device to a user's mouth to collect a saliva sample. |
| US10433777B2 |
Detection device for vital signs
The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting vital signs comprising a sensor (2) and a power supply module (3), which sensor (2) has at least one detection means (5, 6, 7, 8) configured to detect a vital sign from the group comprising oxygen content of the blood, body temperature, skin moisture, conductivity of the skin, pulse, and a first (10) communication module, and the power supply module (3) has a second communication module (20) and a power source (21), and a wireless communication link (4) exists between the first (10) and second communication module (20), and the sensor (2) is provided in the form of an elastically deformable, rebounding thin-film sensor, and the communication link (4) is configured for transmitting power and measured values or measurement data. |
| US10433776B2 |
Low power pulse oximeter
A pulse oximeter may reduce power consumption in the absence of overriding conditions. Various sampling mechanisms may be used individually or in combination. Various parameters may be monitored to trigger or override a reduced power consumption state. In this manner, a pulse oximeter can lower power consumption without sacrificing performance during, for example, high noise conditions or oxygen desaturations. |
| US10433773B1 |
Noise rejection methods and apparatus for sparsely sampled analyte sensor data
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for rejecting noise from sparsely sampled analyte sensor data. Embodiments of the present disclosure include receiving a raw set of sensor data from an on-body device including an in vivo analyte sensor, determining an interpolation-based estimate of an analyte level over time based on the raw set of sensor data, determining an extrapolation-based estimate of the analyte level over time based on the raw set of sensor data, determining a combined estimate of the analyte level over time based on the interpolation-based estimate and the extrapolation-based estimate, and displaying a representation of the combined estimate of the analyte level over time on an output device. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. |
| US10433763B2 |
Systems and methods for navigation and simulation of minimally invasive therapy
Disclosed herein is navigation and simulation systems and methods for minimally invasive therapy in which the navigation system imports a planning method using patient specific pre-operative images. The navigation system uses intraoperative imaging during the medical procedure to update the preoperative images and provides images of tracked surgical tools along the surgical path prepared from the preoperative images. |
| US10433761B2 |
Methods for localizing medical instruments during cardiovascular medical procedures
A system and method for localizing medical instruments during cardiovascular medical procedures is described. One embodiment comprises an electromagnetic field generator; an antenna reference instrument adapted to be introduced into the heart of a subject and including at least one electromagnetic sensor and at least one electrode; at least one roving instrument adapted to be introduced into the thorax cavity of the subject and including at least one electrode; and a control unit configured to determine position coordinates of the antenna reference instrument based on an electromagnetic signal from the electromagnetic field generator sensed by the electromagnetic sensor, measure an electrical-potential difference between the electrode of the antenna reference instrument and the electrode of the roving instrument, and calibrate the measured electrical-potential difference using the determined position coordinates of the antenna reference instrument to determine position coordinates of the roving instrument. |
| US10433754B2 |
Implantable wireless neural device
Systems and methods for providing an electrical interface to a body are provided. In one embodiment, an implantable module is disclosed, comprising: an implantable electrode array, implantable within a body and capable of providing a plurality of communication channels for communicating electrical signals detected in a body; an amplifier circuit for processing electrical signals received from the electrode array; a wireless transceiver for sending and receiving telemetry data between the amplifier circuit and a wireless receiver located outside of the body; and a sealed enclosure that houses the amplifier circuit and the wireless transmitter and is biocompatible with surrounding tissue, the enclosure having a window that is transparent to a wireless medium used by the wireless transceiver. In another embodiment, a wireless transceiver and amplifier is detachably coupled to a transcutaneous attachment device, and the implantable electrode array is electrically coupled to the interface board via the transcutaneous attachment device. |
| US10433753B2 |
Stochastic oscillator analysis in neuro diagnostics
A system and method for modeling bio-signals in the form of non-linear stochastic oscillators by extracting time series data from a subject into a series of summary fit parameters and comparing the unknown fit parameters to a set of normative fit parameters to determine whether the subject should be included in a group or not. The method includes data collection, feature extraction and then comparison of fit parameters from a non-linear stochastic oscillator model to a normative standard to make the in or out determination for a particular group. The system includes a processor programmed to perform the steps of the method. |
| US10433751B2 |
System and method for facilitating a cardiac rhythm disorder diagnosis based on subcutaneous cardiac monitoring data
A system and method for facilitating a cardiac rhythm disorder diagnosis based on subcutaneous cardiac monitoring data with the aid of a digital computer are provided. Cutaneous action potentials of a patient are recorded as electrocardiogram (EGC) data over a set time period using a subcutaneous insertable cardiac monitor. A set of R-wave peaks is identified within the ECG data and an R-R interval plot is constructed. A difference between recording times of successive pairs of the R-wave peaks in the set is determined. A heart rate associated with each difference is also determined. The pairs of the R-wave peaks and associated heart rate are plotted as the R-R interval plot. A diagnosis of cardiac disorder is facilitated based on patterns of the plotted pairs of the R-wave peaks and the associated heart rates in the R-R interval plot. |
| US10433747B2 |
Shielded twisted pair of conductors using conductive ink
An apparatus for transmitting electrical signals is disclosed. The apparatus includes a substrate and a twisted pair of conductors located on the substrate. The twisted pair of conductors has a first layer comprising conductive material, a second layer comprising nonconductive material, and a third player comprising conductive material. The first layer has a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of gaps. The second layer is positioned in said gaps and electrically insulates a portion of the segments positioned within the gaps. The third layer is positioned over the second layer. The third layer is configured to electrically connects an end of one segment to an end of another segment. The twisted pair of conductors formed by the three dimensional structure comprises two electrically isolated conductors twisted about each other. |
| US10433743B1 |
Method for secure physiological data acquisition and storage
A method for secure physiological data acquisition and storage is provided. An identifier of a physiological monitoring device that is configured to store the identifier within a cryptographic circuit is obtained by a programming wand. A password for accessing physiological monitoring data collected using that device is generated based on at least a portion of the identifier. The password is encrypted using a secret key, and password is loaded into the cryptographic circuit. The secret key is loaded into a monitor recorder, wherein the monitor recorder retrieves the identifier and the password from the device, decodes the password, and offloads the physiological monitoring data together with the identifier and the decoded password. The identifier and the password are reported to at least one server. The offloaded physiological monitoring data is stored using the identifier. Access to the data is granted upon receipt of the decoded password from a user. |
| US10433742B2 |
Magnetoencephalography source imaging for neurological functionality characterizations
Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing magnetoencephalography (MEG) source imaging. In one aspect, a method includes determining a covariance matrix based on sensor signal data in the time domain or frequency domain, the sensor signal data representing magnetic-field signals emitted by a brain of a subject and detected by MEG sensors in a sensor array surrounding the brain, defining a source grid containing source locations within the brain that generate magnetic signals, the source locations having a particular resolution, in which a number of source locations is greater than a number of sensors in the sensor array, and generating a source value of signal power for each location in the source grid by fitting the selected sensor covariance matrix, in which the covariance matrix is time-independent based on time or frequency information of the sensor signal data. |
| US10433740B2 |
Systems and methods for estimating ischemia and blood flow characteristics from vessel geometry and physiology
Systems and methods are disclosed for determining individual-specific blood flow characteristics. One method includes acquiring, for each of a plurality of individuals, individual-specific anatomic data and blood flow characteristics of at least part of the individual's vascular system; executing a machine learning algorithm on the individual-specific anatomic data and blood flow characteristics for each of the plurality of individuals; relating, based on the executed machine learning algorithm, each individual's individual-specific anatomic data to functional estimates of blood flow characteristics; acquiring, for an individual and individual-specific anatomic data of at least part of the individual's vascular system; and for at least one point in the individual's individual-specific anatomic data, determining a blood flow characteristic of the individual, using relations from the step of relating individual-specific anatomic data to functional estimates of blood flow characteristics. |
| US10433736B2 |
Implantable vessel fluid sensor
An implantable vessel fluid sensor is configured to sense at least one vessel fluid parameter of a vessel. The implantable vessel fluid sensor includes a tubular body having a first end portion. The first end portion is configured to be inserted into and to form a sealed junction with an open vessel end of the vessel. The implantable vessel fluid sensor further includes a sensor unit connected to the tubular body. The sensor unit includes a sensor region configured to be in direct contact with the vessel fluid in a sealed junction state. A minimum distance between the sensor region and the first end portion is at most 10 times an outer diameter of the first end portion of the tubular body. |
| US10433730B2 |
Optical coherence tomographic image generation apparatus
An optical coherence tomographic image generation apparatus includes: a probe including a two-dimensional scanning mechanism therein reflecting a beam incident from one of sides of the probe while a position of the beam is shifted by time-division drive; an optical unit that detects an optical coherent light created by interference between the reference beam and scattered light returned by reflection from the measuring object irradiated through the probe with the measurement beam to generate an optical coherent tomographic image from the detection signal of the coherent light acquired in a time base in one of first or second operation modes. In the first operation mode, scanning is performed parallel on an optical irradiation plane at the measuring object in a first direction. In the second operation mode, scanning is performed parallel on the optical irradiation plane at the measuring object in a second direction orthogonal with the first direction. |
| US10433722B2 |
Diagnosis system and diagnosis method
A diagnosis system and a diagnosis method are provided. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a diagnosis system for detection of corneal degeneration impacting the biomechanical stability of the human cornea and a diagnosis method for detection of corneal degeneration impacting the biomechanical stability of the human cornea. Still more specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a diagnosis system for early detection of corneal degeneration impacting the biomechanical stability of the human cornea and a diagnosis method for early detection of corneal degeneration impacting the biomechanical stability of the human cornea. |
| US10433721B2 |
Ophthalmic apparatus and control method for the same
Provided is an ophthalmic apparatus, including: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a confocal image and a nonconfocal image of an eye to be inspected (E); a first detection unit configured to detect a photoreceptor cell of the eye to be inspected (E) from the confocal image; a second detection unit configured to detect a photoreceptor cell of the eye to be inspected (E) from the nonconfocal image; and a display unit configured to compare the photoreceptor cell detected by the first detection unit and the photoreceptor cell detected by the second detection unit with each other to display a result of the comparison on a screen. |
| US10433720B2 |
Intubation accessory
An intubation tube accessory for use in combination with an intubation tool. The accessory includes an illumination member; an imaging device; a communication mechanism configured to convey images from the imaging device to a display screen; and an intubation fixing mechanism configured for removable fixing of the intubation accessory to the intubation tool. |
| US10433719B1 |
Medical device warmer
The medical device warmer is adapted for use with endoscopes. Specifically, the medical device warmer is a mechanical apparatus that is adapted to store and warm an endoscope during an endoscopic procedure. The medical device warmer is provisioned as a support kit. The support kit contains the medical device warmer as well as associated equipment and materials required for an endoscopic procedure. During an endoscopic procedure the support kit is clipped with a plurality of clips to the surgical draping used in the procedure to allow medical personnel ready access to the equipment. The medical device warmer comprises a warming cylinder, a cap and a support kit. |
| US10433712B2 |
Sheathing tube and endoscopic surgical device
An outer port sheathing an overtube, includes: a first cylindrical member having a distal end opening from which the overtube is delivered; a second cylindrical member that is rotatably connected to the first cylindrical member and has a base end opening into which the overtube is introduced; rotation restriction means that restricts rotation of the overtube with respect to the second cylindrical member; a spring member that is deformable between a rotation locked state where rotation of the second cylindrical member with respect to the first cylindrical member is restricted by engagement of the spring member with the first cylindrical member, and a rotation unlocked state where the engagement is released and the rotation is allowed; and a rotation operating member that is rotatable in an axial direction of the second cylindrical member and deforms the spring member between the rotation locked state and the rotation unlocked state. |
| US10433709B2 |
Image display device, image display method, and program
An image display device includes: a storage unit that stores imaging information including an endoscopic image of an imaging target organ; a connection relationship setting unit that sets a connection relationship between a plurality of endoscopic images stored in the storage unit based on the imaging information; a landmark image detection unit that detects a landmark image including a predetermined anatomical landmark as defined herein; a mapping unit that assigns the landmark image detected by the landmark image detection unit to a landmark portion of a virtual model corresponding to the imaging target organ and that assigns the plurality of endoscopic images stored in the storage unit to corresponding portions of the virtual model using the connection relationship set by the connection relationship setting unit with the landmark image as a base point; a map image generation unit as defined herein; and a display control unit as defined herein. |
| US10433707B2 |
Lint roller cover
A lint remover cover is provided. The cover is a substantially flat and bendable sheet having a first end, a second end, an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge about the perimeter. A strap is attached to the upper surface and protrudes past the edge on the first end. A connector is attached to the upper surface near the second end and releasably attaches to the strap. The cover is wrapped around a lint roller covering the adhesive tape. The strap connects to the connector to further secure the cover to the lint roller. |
| US10433700B2 |
Multi-purpose tough stain removal articles
A nonwoven material includes a backing substrate and a functional layer affixed to the backing substrate, the functional layer including thermal-setting fibers. The functional layer can be a nonwoven web including thermal-setting fibers, where the nonwoven web is affixed to the backing substrate. The functional layer can also include thermal-setting fibers and a thermal-setting polymer disposed on the backing substrate. The thermal-setting fibers can be melamine. Thermal-setting fibers can be rigidly fixed within the functional layer. The functional layer can further include a polymer resin. |
| US10433695B2 |
Robot cleaner
A robot cleaner enables a wet cleaning, has a replaceable cleaning unit, and ensures a sufficient friction force for doing a wet cleaning of a floor. The robot cleaner includes a frame including a wheel for driving, a replaceable cleaning unit formed at a lower part of the frame to clean a bottom surface and disposed in front of the wheel, a tank disposed at an upper part of the wheel and configured to supply fluid to the cleaning unit, a pump configured to pump the fluid contained in the tank such that the fluid contained in the tank is supplied to the cleaning unit, a hose configured to extend to the pump and the upper part of the cleaning unit and through which the fluid pumped by the pump flows, and a bumper formed on a side of the frame. |
| US10433694B2 |
Floor cleaning machines having intelligent systems, associated sub-assemblies incorporating intelligent systems, and associated methods of use
A floor cleaning machine having an intelligent system including a recovery tank sub-assembly, a vacuum fan sub-assembly, a solution tank sub-assembly, wherein the solution tank sub-assembly preferably includes a secondary electrochemical cell, a solution flow sub-assembly, a control console sub-assembly, a frame and wheel sub-assembly and/or a frame and transaxle sub-assembly, a scrub head sub-assembly, a scrub head lift sub-assembly, a squeegee sub-assembly, a solution flow sub-assembly, and an intelligent system associated with at least one of the above-identified sub-assemblies, wherein the intelligent system at least one of selectively gathers, obtains, monitors, stores, records, and analyzes data associated with components of the floor cleaning machine assembly, and at least one of controllably communicates and disseminates such data with at least one of another system and user. |
| US10433692B2 |
Autonomous floor-cleaning robot
An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a power subsystem for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, and a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot also includes a side brush assembly powered by the motive subsystem to entrain particulates outside the periphery of the housing infrastructure and to direct such particulates towards the self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem. |
| US10433690B2 |
Central vacuum system and inlet valves therefor
A central vacuum cleaning system includes an inlet valve mounted at various locations in a structure connected to the inlet end of a vacuum conduit. A section of hose is slidably mounted within the conduit and extends from the inlet valve for cleaning an adjacent area. A pair of seals within the inlet valve retains a nozzle handle mounted on the end of the hose in a stored position when the hose is in a retracted position and provides an air seal between the handle and vacuum supply conduit. A locking mechanism mounted on one embodiment of the inlet valves automatically locks the hose in a selected extended position when manually pulled from the inlet valve. A mounting bracket enables the inlet valve to be mounted at various locations in the structure and a pair of seals enables the inlet valve to be open to the ambient atmosphere. |
| US10433685B2 |
Air powered vacuum system
A pressurized air vacuum cleaning device that is useful for the purpose of cleaning the inside cabin of a motorized vehicle is exhibited. The power source for the suction of the vacuum is derived from the onboard pressurized air that is commonly available on motorized vehicles such as trucks and work vehicles. A vacuum chamber is disposed in communication with the pressurized air system of the vehicle, which channels pressurized air by a venturi to create useful vacuum suction from the existing flow of air. The suction is channeled to the cabin of the vehicle, within a front pipe disposed under the floor of the cabin, which houses a vacuum hose for use by a user to clean debris from the cabin. The hose is concealed beneath a cover plate on the floor, which is lifted up by the user, simultaneously activating the suction to the vacuum hose upon lifting. |
| US10433684B1 |
Seat cushion paper device, toilet cover, and toilet
A seat cushion paper device (230) includes an receiving box (233), multiple pieces of folded seat cushion paper (231), and multiple mounting members (232). Each piece of seat cushion paper (231) includes a first end (2311), a second end (2312), and a fixing portion (2314). The first ends (2311) of the pieces of seat cushion paper (231) are sequentially accommodated at a bottom end (2332) of the receiving box (233), the fixing portion (2314) of the pieces of seat cushion paper (231) are sequentially fixed to a top end (2331) of the receiving box (233), and each of the second ends (2312) of the pieces of seat cushion paper (231) is provided with a mounting portion (332). In addition, also provided is a toilet. The toilet comprises a toilet body (100) and a toilet cover (200). The toilet cover (200) is movably mounted on the toilet body (100). The toilet cover (200) comprises a cover plate (210), a seat cushion ring (220), the seat cushion paper device (230), and the accommodating room (240). The accommodating room (240) is mounted on the cover plate (210). The seat cushion paper device (230) is accommodated in the accommodating room (240). By means of the design of the receiving box (233) and the fixing portions (2314) of the seat cushion paper (231), the pieces of the seat cushion paper (231) do not topple over due to the gravity effect of the pieces of the seat cushion paper (231) when the toilet cover plate (210) is erected, and accordingly all the pieces of the seat cushion paper (231) in the seat cushion paper device (230) are prevented from being mixed together, thereby allowing the toilet to be conveniently used. |
| US10433678B1 |
Bathtub wall panel extension
The bathtub wall panel extension comprises a panel, a panel seal, and a door. The panel installs on top of a front wall of a bathtub in place of a sliding shower door. The panel may use the side tracks of the shower door to stabilize it in an upright position. The panel extends the height of the bathtub. The door may provide access to the bathtub though a door aperture when the door is in an open position. The door may comprise a door seal to provide a watertight seal with the panel when the door is in a closed position. The bathtub wall panel extension may comprise handholds, a magazine holder, a soap holder, a cup holder, and one or more shelves. |
| US10433675B2 |
Adjustable slicing mechanism for a food processor
A food processor includes a base, a motor disposed within the base, a drive shaft operatively connected to the motor and extending outwardly from the base, the output shaft being rotatable upon actuation of the motor, a bowl removably coupled to the base, a lid removably coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, a slicing assembly positioned within the processing chamber and driven by the motor, the slicing assembly being positionable in a plurality of slicing positions to produce sliced food items of varying thicknesses, and a slice thickness adjustment mechanism operable to move the slicing assembly between the plurality of slicing positions. The slice thickness adjustment mechanism includes a cartridge mounted to the bowl, the cartridge including an actuator drivingly coupled to a drive screw. Rotation of the drive screw causes the slicing assembly to move between the plurality of slicing positions. |
| US10433665B2 |
Valve assembly for leak resistant straw cup
A valve assembly for a leak resistance drinking cup is selectively configurable between a sealed position and an unsealed position. The valve assembly includes a plug having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an opening extending through the plug from the outer surface to the inner surface. An amount of vacuum acting on the outer surface of the plug needed to move the valve assembly from the sealed position to the unsealed position is less than the amount of internal pressure acting on the inner surface of the plug needed to move the valve assembly from the sealed position to the unsealed position. |
| US10433663B2 |
Interior-focused sloped-sided apparatus and method
This invention relates to an apparatus that facilitates self-feeding by, for example, a person having limited fine motor skills and methods related thereto. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus enables food to collect in a specific area and guides a utensil to this area. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US10433662B2 |
Blanket-based structures
Systems and kits for assembling and/or modifying a blanket-based structure are disclosed. An exemplary system includes an enclosure element having one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element and configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures. The exemplary system additionally includes a plurality of connection features, a plurality of complementary connection, and a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element. The exemplary system additionally includes one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof. |
| US10433660B2 |
Display tool and fixture
To provide a display tool and fixture having above-average strength. A fixture (10) having: a member (12) to be fixed; a support member (14) mounted to the member (12) to be fixed; and a holding member (16) which extends in a direction intersecting with the member (12) to be fixed, which is positioned so that one end thereof is supported by the support member (14) and so as to make contact with the undersurface of the member (12) to be fixed or so as to be below the member (12) to be fixed, and from which an article is hung and held. |
| US10433654B2 |
Mattress with adjustable hardness
A mattress with adjustable hardness comprises at least one resilience supplying module, at least one air bag module and a lining provided for the resilience supplying module and the air bag module to be placed therein. The lining is provided with a plurality of lattice-like units, each lattice-like unit defining a mounting space therein. The resilience supplying module is provided with a plurality of elastic bodies respectively provided in one of the mounting spaces. The air bag module is provided with a plurality of air bag units respectively provided in one of the mounting spaces. In this case, the air bag units may be inflated consistently, and the expanded volume of each of the air bag units after inflation may be limited to be uniform by the corresponding lattice-like unit. Thus, the problem of incapability of being kept evenness after inflation in the conventional practice is solved. |
| US10433647B2 |
Vehicle seat
A plurality of first spring members is each disposed to bridge between a back frame and a first support member, and a blower unit is disposed on an opposite side to a cushion member side on the first support member. Second spring members and third spring members are each disposed to bridge between a cushion frame and a second support member, and a blower unit is disposed on an opposite side to a cushion member side on the second support member. Then, the blower units ensure being supported to the spring members without overlapping of the support members and the blower units on the spring members in a thickness direction of a seat back or a seat cushion. This ensures a space in the thickness direction of the seat back or the seat cushion to be efficiently used. |
| US10433644B2 |
Tiltable stool and tiltable lounge chair
A tiltable stool includes a seat support, a seat, and a tilt mechanism. The seat is mounted to an upper end of the seat support. The tilt mechanism allows the seat to tilt in a desired direction. The tilt mechanism includes a coiled wave spring, an upper spring retainer and a lower spring retainer, a fastener bolt, and a tilt limiter. The upper spring retainer and the lower spring retainer are disposed opposite each other to sandwich the coiled wave spring therebetween. The fastener bolt pivotably holds the upper spring retainer in position. The tilt limiter is disposed inside the coiled wave spring and is secured to either one of the spring retainers. The tilt limiter includes a conical surface thereon which contacts a contact surface when the seat tilts to a predetermined tilt angle. The upper spring retainer is secured to a lower end of the seat support. |
| US10433641B2 |
Stock level indication apparatus and method
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a visual indication of a weight of products stocked on a display assembly, such as a shelf of a shelving unit. The visual indication is provided by virtue of the display assembly having a product support member that sequentially flattens as additional weight is added thereto. A laser device can be mounted proximate to the assembly and oriented to determine a distance to the product support member and a control circuit can be configured to receive the distance and analyze the distance to determine a deflection of the product support member to determine a current stock level. |
| US10433639B2 |
Connection adapter for music stand
An assembly includes a threaded male connector, a threaded female connector, and an adapter configured to be threadably connected to each of the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector. The adapter is configured such that at least one of the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector can be disconnected from the adapter by rotating a portion of the adapter relative to the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector while holding the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector positionally fixed relative to one another. |
| US10433638B2 |
Height adjustable device with concealed lift mechanism
A height adjustable device including a counterbalance mechanism configured to be affixed adjacent to a rear portion of a vertical support member, a worksurface configured to be affixed adjacent to a front portion of the vertical support member, and a mounting member configured to slidably couple the worksurface to the counterbalance mechanism; wherein a portion of the mounting member extends through an opening defined in the vertical support member. |
| US10433636B2 |
Personal hygiene device having treatment-force-measurement unit
A personal hygiene device has a handle, a treatment head mounted for relative movement of at least a portion thereof with respect to the handle against a restoring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head, a treatment-force-measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising a light-emitting element, a light-sensitive element, and a light-changing element arranged at least partly in the light path between the light-emitting element and the light-sensitive element, wherein the light-changing element and at least one of the light-emitting element and light-sensitive element are arranged to be moved relatively to each other when at least the portion of the treatment head is moved. |
| US10433634B2 |
Mount for wearable devices
A mount assembly for a wearable device including a flexible disc containing a rare-earth magnet for positioning on the outside of the user's clothing, a flexible disc containing a ferromagnetic material (either magnetized or non-magnetized) for positioning on the inside of the user's clothing in magnetic engagement with the first disc, and (attached to, or configured to be affixed to, a wearable device) a curved connector made of a non-magnetized ferromagnetic material for magnetic engagement with the first disc at a desired angle and rotation so as to provide user-selected directional control and ready mounting and demounting of the wearable device. |
| US10433630B2 |
Cosmetic applicator system including trackable cosmetic device, and client device to assist users in makeup application
A system is provided that includes a cosmetic apparatus configured to sense at least a motion of a cosmetic implement during application of a cosmetic substance to the skin surface of a user; and a client device having processing circuitry configured to receive sensory information transmitted wirelessly from the cosmetic apparatus regarding the sensed motion of the cosmetic apparatus, and control display of information about the sensed motion of the cosmetic apparatus to the user. |
| US10433628B2 |
Hair addition drying system and method
A hair addition drying system and method is disclosed and includes a dryer defining an elongated internal drying chamber. An internal support assembly is provided to suspend elongated hair additions such that applied drying air flows over the hair additions in a manner that avoids tangling. |
| US10433626B2 |
Projector optimized for modulator diffraction effects
An optical system that includes a micro-mirror array optical modulator that can selectively modulate an incident light beam having a defined narrow spectral bandwidth to encode data thereon based on commands to an ON-state or an OFF-state of a micro-mirror. The micro-mirror array optical modulator can redirect light by diffraction and reflection to provide an output modulated light beam that exhibits a diffraction handedness dependent described by an arrangement of diffraction orders that depend in part on the narrow spectral bandwidth of light incident thereupon. An optical element has an optimized limiting aperture for defining portions of a modulated light beam that are blocked and remaining portions that are transmitted. An ON-state efficiency and an OFF-state contrast of an optically transmitted modulated light beam can depend on the diffraction handedness of the output modulated light beam relative to a size and a shape of the optimized limiting aperture. |
| US10433625B1 |
Fitted cap case
A fitted cap case that has a cap cover assembly having a front cover and a rear cover, a cap base assembly having a front base and a rear base, and a bottom base assembly having a front bottom base and a rear bottom base. The front cover closes onto the front base. The rear base and the rear bottom base slide within a cavity defined between the front base and the front bottom base to elongate or reduce a predetermined distance between a cap mount protrusion and a notched edge. The front cover closes onto the front base, and the rear cover closes, whereby rear cover lateral edges are partially positioned onto first and second channels, and lateral edges relatively align with a base edge. |
| US10433616B2 |
Sole structure for shoes
A sole structure for shoes includes a midsole and a plate member made of a hard resin harder than the midsole, which is joined to a lower surface of the midsole. The plate member includes a first reinforcement portion extending rearwardly from a position corresponding to a portion in the rear of a thenar of a user along a medial side arch region and a second reinforcement portion extending rearwardly on a lateral side from the position corresponding to the portion in the rear of the thenar of the user so as to avoid a position corresponding to a portion more frontward than a center of a fifth metatarsal bone. |
| US10433614B1 |
Static dissipation modifications for shoes
Disclosed are improved designs for incorporating static dissipative qualities into footwear. A novel static dissipative shoe may be made by incorporating a conductive layer or element that spans the exposed side surface of the sole on the outside of the finished shoe, in at least one location along the perimeter of the sole. A unique advantage is that static dissipative qualities may be incorporated into many existing shoe designs with no tooling changes, by adding a step to the manufacturing process, such as a pad printing step, for instance. Another advantage is that static dissipative qualities may be included at a lower cost, because fewer conductive parts and less conductive material are required, as compared to prior art. Yet another advantage is that, unlike for prior art, most embodiments have a negligible effect upon basic shoe performance characteristics, such as shock absorption, support, or wear resistance. |
| US10433612B2 |
Pressure sensor to quantify work
A monitoring system includes a shoe and a sole integrated into the shoe. The monitoring system also includes a connection mechanism attached to an underside of the sole and is shaped to connect the sole to a pedal. A pressure sensor is incorporated into the shoe that senses a force exerted on the pedal when the shoe is connected to the pedal through the connection mechanism. |
| US10433610B2 |
Mechanical-waves attenuating protective headgear
The present invention provides a protective headgear having a multi-layered shell to attenuate amplitude of incident mechanical waves of a blunt trauma to a human head by inducing destructive interference with the incident mechanical waves through phase reversal of reflected mechanical waves reflecting off a boundary between two adjacent layers of the protective headgear, and by coaxially converging the phase-reversed reflected mechanical waves with the incident mechanical waves. The multi-layered shell is configured to equally protect people having a similar size of head but with a range of body weight. |
| US10433608B2 |
Mounting system for eyeglasses and hats
A pair of mounting pins are each inserted through the bill of a baseball hat. Each pin is releasably engaged with a base to connect to the bill at various locations. Each of the bases is connected to a flexible tether that is adjustable in length and preferably forms an elastic loop. Each temple arm of an eyeglass is inserted through a different loop, with the slide lock tightened to securely connect the loop to the temple arm of the eyeglasses and connects each temple arm the bill of the hat, at a location below the bill. The elastic loops encircling the temple arms to maintain the eyeglasses at a desired location on the cap and accommodate differing eyeglasses. |
| US10433605B2 |
Acrylic fiber for artificial hair, manufacturing method therefor and head accessory containing same
An acrylic fiber for artificial hair includes an acrylic polymer, wherein the acrylic polymer includes 29.5 to 79.5% by mass of acrylonitrile, 20 to 70% by mass of vinyl chloride and/or vinylidene chloride, and 0.5 to 5% by mass of a vinyl monomer comprising a sulfonic acid group. The acrylic fiber for artificial hair includes 0.3 to 2% by mass of a good solvent for the acrylic polymer and 0.1 to 5% by mass of a compound comprising an epoxy group. |
| US10433600B2 |
Garment for persons with physical disabilities
A garment includes a front and a back. The garment also includes an openable seam separating the front and the back and a releasable closure to secure the openable seam together. The garment also includes a closing feature to draw the front and the back together and engage the releasable closure to enclose the openable seam. |
| US10433598B2 |
Liner with access means
A garment or accessory includes an outer layer coupled to a liner that is partially removable via fasteners. The outer layer includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The liner includes an edge. A portion of the edge is coupled to the inner surface of the outer layer. The fastener includes a first member coupled to the inner surface of the outer layer and a second member coupled to the liner at an uncoupled portion of the edge of the liner. A space is formed between the liner and the inner surface of the outer layer. The space is accessible through the uncoupled portion. |
| US10433597B2 |
Evaporative neck cooling device
An evaporative neck cooling device made from a plurality of separate circular fabric bands that are stacked one on top of another and are held together by a pair of fabric clasps that are each tied together in a nail knot at opposite sides of the stacked plurality of circular fabric bands, thereby providing a smooth wearable evaporative cooling device, and wherein the separate circular fabric bands provide increased surface area to enhance evaporation yet also cover one another to slow evaporation such that when the separate fabric bands jostle around one another on the user's neck, they permit different bands be exposed to the ambient air and different bands be covered by other bands at different times. |
| US10433596B2 |
Combination hand muff and purse
A combination hand muff and purse is rendered in the form of an animal passant in profile. The present combination and muff and purse is exteriorly fitted with flocculence reminiscent of the animal's coat. An open central cavity is surrounded by a first side, a rear side, a top side, and a bottom side, wherein a user may place their hands through each of a first end and a second end to warm interior to the central cavity. At least a first pocket is disposed longitudinally upon the top side wherein a shoulder strap is concealable for storage, and deployable for attachment at each of a pair of attachment loops whereby the present combination hand muff and purse is portable hands-free. |
| US10433589B2 |
Electronic smoking device with heater power control
An electronic smoking device comprises a housing accommodating a battery as an electric power source powering an electrically heatable atomizer comprising an electric heater and adapted to atomize a liquid supplied from a reservoir to provide an aerosol exiting from the atomizer. The heater of the atomizer is controlled by means of control electronics. A puff detector indicates an aerosol inhaling puff to the control electronics. The control electronics operates, for a puff, the heater of the atomizer with a predetermined level of electric power. Preferably, the electronic smoking device comprises a voltage sensor measuring the battery voltage, wherein the control electronics distributes the predetermined level of electric power, for a puff, by pulse width modulation, based on the battery voltage measured by the voltage sensor. |
| US10433588B2 |
Personal vaporizer system
The present application discloses a personal vaporizer system with an e-liquid reservoir isolated from the atomizer. The isolation of the e-liquid reservoir from the atomizer eliminates particles contamination of the e-liquid held in the reservoir and chemical reactions between the atomizer and the e-liquid. Since the residence time of “fresh” e-liquid in the atomizer is only the necessary to vaporize a very small amount of e-liquid, particles contamination of the produced vapor and chemical reactions between the e-liquid and atomizer components are dramatically reduced. This represents a huge health benefit for the consumer, compared to all others personal vaporizers with an e-liquid reservoir. The disclosed system can be used in any type of personal vaporizer, for example in the electronic cigarette market. |
| US10433581B2 |
Electronic vaping device and cartridge for electronic vaping device
A cartridge for an electronic vaping device may include at least one inner tube along a length of the cartridge. The inner tube defines a passageway. A heating element is within the inner tube and has a longitudinal axis. A jacket at least partially surrounds the heating element. The tube segment is positioned between the heating element and the inner tube along the longitudinal axis of the heating element. |
| US10433577B2 |
High performance adjustable juicer with pulp chute
A juicing system with a drive mechanism and a juicer assembly, where the juicer assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity. An auger having a top portion and a bottom portion is within the cavity. The auger is operably connected at one of the top portion or the bottom portion to the drive mechanism to rotate the auger. A rotatable cutting blade is disposed at the top portion of the auger to cut food inserted into the cavity. A juicing basket is disposed within the cavity, radially outwardly from the auger. The juicing basket has at least one screen with apertures therethrough of varying sizes. Food is pressed by the auger against the juicing basket to squeeze juice and pulp through the apertures. The pulp exits through a pulp chute, having a upper portion, lower portion, and check valve therebetween which is easily removable for cleaning and clog removal. |
| US10433575B2 |
Nutritional composition for tonifying kidney and method for preparing the same
The present application discloses a nutritional composition for tonifying kidney. The nutritional composition comprises the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 50-90, yellow millet 7-25, gordon euryale seed 3-14, Chinese yam 2-11, lycium barbarum 0.4-1.6, and poria 0.3-1.5. The present invention, in view of the kidney's main function of reserving and storing the essence of internal organs of the body, complies with the functional characteristics that it is appropriate to reserve rather than consume the kidney, and provides the prescription for more nourishment and less loss and suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption, and it is easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of tonifying the kidney and disinhibiting the body. |
| US10433571B2 |
Preparation of soy protein products (“S810”)
The present invention is directed to soy protein products, very low in, or free of, beany flavor notes and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The soy protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting soy protein source with water to form an aqueous soy protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous soy protein solution from residual soy protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous soy protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.6 to solubilize at least a portion of the protein and form an acidified soy protein solution then separating the acidified soy protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. The acidified soy protein solution may be dried following optional concentration and diafiltration to form a soy protein product, which may be an isolate. The acid insoluble solid material may be washed with acidified water and then dried to form another soy protein product. These products may be dried at the acidic pH at which they were prepared or may be adjusted in pH before drying. |
| US10433568B2 |
Method of making glazed baked snack food products and glaze for same
A glaze with a viscosity ranging between 170 and 650 cP, less than 20% sugar, and less than 4% salt, is applied onto an uncooked dough product during a continuous process in the production of baked snack foods. The glaze maintains its form as a liquid free of solids at room temperatures despite the presence of over 15% sugar. The glaze is applied onto a dough the glazed product is then baked, forming a glazed baked snack food product having at least 5% of a smooth, shiny glaze on a surface of the snack food product. |
| US10433565B2 |
Meat tenderness by collagen degradation using HIFU
Disclosed herein are systems for tenderizing meat samples using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) comprising one or more transducer arrays. Further disclosed are methods and uses of the systems to tenderize meat samples. |
| US10433555B2 |
Picolinamide compounds with fungicidal activity
This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides. |
| US10433554B2 |
Deodorizing compounds, compositions, and methods for repelling insects
The present disclosure relates to deodorizing compounds and compositions for use in methods of repelling insects and methods of reducing or preventing the transmission of mosquito-borne pathogens. |
| US10433552B2 |
Process for the preparation of isoxazoline compounds
This invention relates to processes for the preparation of antiparasitic isoxazoline compounds enriched in an enantiomer using quinine-based chiral phase transfer catalyst. The invention also relates to novel quinine-based phase transfer catalysts and to a toluene solvent form of the isoxazoline compound of the invention. |
| US10433551B2 |
3-pyridyloxyphenyldihydrouracil compound and use thereof
Provided is a compound represented by formula (1): The compound represented by formula (1) has an excellent efficacy for controlling plant diseases, and is thus useful as an active ingredient for an agent for controlling plant diseases. |
| US10433549B2 |
Non-nematicidal composition and use thereof
A non-nematicidal composition comprises at least one glucan and/or at least one fucan which act individually or synergistically with mannitol to reduce losses in crop yield and marketable grade caused by the infestation of growth media with plant pathogenic nematodes, to levels equivalent to those achieved with commercial nematicides, but without posing a risk to the ecosystem or user. In some cases the composition comprises at least one glucan, at least one fucan and at least one mannitol which may be in a weight/weight ratio of approximately 1:2:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol or between approximately 1:1:1 to 1:1:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol. |
| US10433545B2 |
Non-streaking durable composition for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces
The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a CMC greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus. |
| US10433543B2 |
Bioactive biopolymer films and coatings
A multi-layer bioactive and biodegradable film. The multi-layer film includes one or more bioactive compounds or microorganisms for promoting growth and health of a plant, the bioactive compounds or microorganisms contained between layers of the film, wherein each one of the layers comprises about 60% to about 75% (m/m) polyhydroxyalkanoate. The bioactive compounds or microorganisms may include any one of or a combination of: a metabolite, an anti-microbial compound, an enzyme, a live microorganism, a fertilizer, a plant growth hormone, a preservative, a pesticide or an herbicide. Release of one or more bioactive compounds may be achieved in a timed and controlled manner. |
| US10433542B2 |
Antimicrobial substrate surface
Embodiments described herein include an antimicrobial substrate surface. An example embodiment includes a structure that includes an antimicrobial surface on a substrate. The antimicrobial surface includes a plurality of nanostructures. Each nanostructure includes a nanopillar on the substrate. The nanopillar has a height. Each nanostructure also includes a head covering a distal end and at least part of the height of the nanopillar. |
| US10433540B2 |
Capillary assisted vitrification processes and devices
Disclosed are devices and methods for non-cryogenic vitrification of biological materials that include the steps of providing one or more capillary channels of which a first opening is operably in contact with a moisture containing vitrification mixture made of a biological material and a vitrification agent. The capillary absorbs and transports the moisture to the second opening through capillary action, and the moisture is subsequently evaporated into a surrounding low humidity atmosphere until the vitrification mixture enters into a vitrified state. |
| US10433538B2 |
Compositions and methods for organ preservation
Disclosed herein are solutions for use with machine perfusion of one or more organs. In some embodiments, the solutions comprise acellular cross-linked hemoglobin in a physiologically acceptable medium. Also disclosed herein are methods for machine perfusion of one or more organs, for example utilizing the disclosed perfusion solutions. In some embodiments, the methods include perfusing an organ with an oxygenated solution (such as the disclosed solutions) which is at a temperature between about 12-37° C., for example at a temperature of about 21° C. |
| US10433530B2 |
Weighted holographic plastic spinner blade and method of manufacture
A weighted and holographic plastic spinner blade comprises a plastic elliptical-shaped spinner blade having a body formed in plastic injection molding and, integral to the body, a printed label on a first side of body and a weight at an aft end of body. An ink or foil is hot stamped at a second side of the body to create a holographic image that is visible through the body and printed label, forming visual fish attractant properties. Method of manufacture includes: providing an elliptical-shaped mold; positioning a partially transparent printed label on a first side of mold; positioning a weight member in an aft end of the mold; injecting a polymer composition into the mold to form body; hot stamping foil on second side of the body, the ink or foil forming a holographic image; the holographic image visible through the at least partially transparent printed label and body. |
| US10433525B1 |
Illuminated dog belt
An illuminated dog belt specifically adapted to be secured to or worn around a back and chest, rearward of the front legs, is presented herein. The belt includes an elongated LED or light strip positioned in a manner to shine light through a translucent or at least partially transparent main body portion. A strap may be disposed through one or more strap retention openings and secured around the animal. The strap includes an amount of lengthwise or longitudinal elasticity for disposing at least a portion of the strap substantially pressed against the chest of an animal in a position rearward of the animal's front legs. In this manner, the main body portion and the LEDs or light strip may be disposed proximate to a portion of the animal's back, also in a position rearward of the animal's neck or collar. |
| US10433524B2 |
Therapeutic toy device for an animal
A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predator instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device will be surrounded by a covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as one or more straps, limb simulators, internal stuffing, and other features. The toy device may be configured in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight and play-drive of an animal user. |
| US10433515B1 |
Maize hybrid X95M192
A novel maize variety designated X95M192 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 X95M192 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M192 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M192, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M192 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M192 and methods of using maize variety X95M192 are disclosed. |
| US10433512B2 |
Triploid watermelon plants with a bush growth habit
The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are bush type, triploid watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown) and seedless watermelon fruits produced by these plants. Also provided are bush type pollenizer plants and bush type tetraploid plants and methods for producing triploid hybrids having a bush growth type, as well as methods for producing seedless watermelon fruits of high quality. |
| US10433509B2 |
Lettuce variety 79-76 RZ
The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-76 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-76 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-76 RZ. |
| US10433507B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH541065
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH541065. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH541065, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH541065 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 CH541065. |
| US10433506B1 |
Maize hybrid X13M606
A novel maize variety designated X13M606 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 X13M606 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M606 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M606, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M606 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M606 and methods of using maize variety X13M606 are disclosed. |
| US10433502B2 |
Sprinkler control system
The invention relates to a sprinkler control system (10) for controlling at least one sprinkler (12). A program system (14) which determines a sprinkler area (16) of the sprinkler (12) using an area chart (18) is provided. |
| US10433499B2 |
Fixed spray application system
A fixed spray application system generally includes tubing, one or more spray heads, one or more brackets, one or more connectors and one or more fluid reservoirs. One or more of the spray heads may be suspended from a tube below one of the connectors and below one of the reservoirs. A tube may extend from below one of the reservoirs to another spray head supported by one of the brackets. In use, the system may be suspended from trellis wires in an agricultural field. Water, pesticides or other liquids are supplied to the system through the tubing. The size of the reservoirs and the volume of tubing can be selected to hold the desired amount of liquid for a given application. After the system is primed with liquid, the tubing is connected to a source of pressurized air. The air is supplied to the system at a sufficient pressure so as to force the liquid from the system through the spray heads. |
| US10433498B1 |
System for improving plant yield
An apparatus for improving plant yield. The apparatus includes a plant container adapted to be movable between a first plant growing direction and a second plant growing direction. In one embodiment, the plant container includes a first rigid outer container and a second flexible inner container adapted to be received by the outer container and for containing growing media for one or more plants. The apparatus may further include a rigid trellis attached to the plant container. The present inventions also include a method for improving the growth efficiency and yields of a plant. |
| US10433497B2 |
Portable leaf blower
A portable leaf blower comprises a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet port and defines an air outlet port axis. A handle is attached to the housing. A motor is mounted within the housing, with the motor mount having a rotatable drive shaft. A rotatable impeller is mounted on the drive shaft for rotation therewith, and to draw air into the air inlet and to blow the air out of the air outlet port in generally parallel relation to the air outlet port axis. A blower tube has a tube ingress port and a tube egress port, and defines a tube ingress port axis. The blower tube is connectable in supported relation to one of the housing and the handle, such that the tube ingress port is positioned in spaced relation to the air outlet port, with the air outlet port axis being coincident with the tube ingress port axis. |
| US10433496B2 |
Blower comprising an eyelet
A blower (100) may include a housing (110), a blower tube (150), a fan assembly (160) and an eyelet (190). The housing (110) may include a handle portion (144) defining a handle aperture (145). The blower tube (150) may extend forward from the housing (110) and define a tube axis (152). The fan assembly (160) may be operably coupled to the blower tube (150) to force air through the blower tube (150) responsive to operation of a motor (120). The eyelet (190) may be disposed on a side portion of the housing (110) proximate to the handle aperture (145). |
| US10433494B1 |
Steam treatment of soil
A soil treatment system, including heat treatment apparatus configured to travel in a forward direction along a plot of ground having a soil surface and configured for disturbing the soil surface and treating associated soil with steam as the heat treatment apparatus travels to provide steam treated soil and a source of steam in flow communication with the heat treatment apparatus for supplying steam to the heat treatment apparatus. The heat treatment apparatus includes a blade configured to contact the soil surface and lift and circulate the soil and return the soil to the ground and a plurality of steam outlets configured to introduce steam to the soil as it is lifted and circulated. The system also includes an insulative sheet material and a cooperating dispenser configured to dispense the sheet material to overlie the treated soil with the sheet material after the passage of the heat treatment apparatus. |
| US10433493B2 |
Controlling ultraviolet intensity over a surface of a light sensitive object
An approach for controlling ultraviolet intensity over a surface of a light sensitive object is described. Aspects involve using ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength range that includes ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B radiation to irradiate the surface. Light sensors measure light intensity at the surface, wherein each sensor measures light intensity in a wavelength range that corresponds to a wavelength range emitted from at least one of the sources. A controller controls the light intensity over the surface by adjusting the power of the sources as a function of the light intensity measurements. The controller uses the light intensity measurements to determine whether each source is illuminating the surface with an intensity that is within an acceptable variation with a predetermined intensity value targeted for the surface. The controller adjusts the power of the sources as a function of the variation to ensure an optimal distribution of light intensity over the surface. |
| US10433492B2 |
Method for increasing the yield of a flowering plant
A method for increasing the yield of a flowering plant includes positioning a lighting device with respect to a lower minor height of the flowering plant, i.e., at a height of less than half of the plant's total height. The method includes irradiating the lower minor height of the plant with light in a predetermined range of the electromagnetic spectrum for a duration of a flowering stage of a life cycle of the flowering plant. The lighting device may be an annular clamshell design that circumscribes a stalk of the flowering plant. Such a design may be clamped to the stalk via a spring force of a pair of spring-loaded clamps. The lighting device may include a plurality of ref LEDs arranged in an arcuate manner. At least 80 percent of the light from the lighting device is in the predetermined range of 580 nm to 780 nm, and may be in the range of 600 nm to 700 nm. |
| US10433484B2 |
Independent frequency control of the shaker head of a harvester
A harvester using shaking to dislodge product from trees in which the shaking in each of at least two inertial force generators is controlled independently of the others. Embodiments provide the flexibility to adapt a harvesting procedure to different product and to adapt the harvesting procedure to different individuals within a particular type of plant, and in real-time. |
| US10433481B2 |
Rotary cutter deck protection system
A protection system for a rotary cutter, with the rotary cutter including a deck and one or more blade assemblies extending below the deck for cutting vegetation. The protection system comprises a protection annulus associated with one of the blade assemblies, with the protection annulus secured to a bottom surface of the deck and positioned between the deck and the blade assembly. The protection annulus has a width extending from an inner radius of the protection annulus to an outer radius of the protection annulus. The protection annulus has a height extending vertically downward from the bottom surface of the deck. The width of the protection annulus is greater than the height of the protection annulus. |
| US10433480B2 |
Low-energy blade system having a quick-attach mechanism
A low-energy blade system having a quick-change attachment for a lawn maintenance tool. The low-energy blade system requires a reduced amount of energy to rotate the blade system. The blade system includes a shell, a mounting plate attached to the shell, a plurality of quick-attach mechanisms, and a separate cutting blade attachable to each of the quick-attach mechanisms. Each quick-attach mechanism allows a cutting blade to be attached to the mounting plate without the need for external tools, such as screwdriver, wrench, ratchet, or the like. |
| US10433475B2 |
Dual seed metering device
A dual seed metering device for seeds, grain or other granulate materials, powered by direct drive. More specifically, a dual seed metering device for sowing machines, driven by a single electric motor of the annular type, with a hollow shaft, which comprises two chambers or seed reservoirs, each being loaded with seeds of different types, the device being capable of selectively sowing seeds from one reservoir or the other, wherein selection of the type of seed is instantaneous and does not require stopping the equipment nor require manual mechanical adjustments. |
| US10433474B2 |
Apparatus and method for safe unfold/fold of agricultural implements
An agricultural implement having ground engaging components and inboard and outboard frame members are safely unfolded by using a radar or laser sensor to detect the presence of an obstacle in the unfolded position. A warning signal or disabling the unfolding process occurs when an obstacle is detected. |
| US10440870B1 |
Locking gripper head
A gripper head and method for use to pick up and securely hold an electrical component. Gripper arms move between a gripper jaw first position in which the gripper arms are spaced from the electrical component and a gripper jaw second position in which the gripper arms engage the electrical component to prevent the electrical component from moving in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the gripper head. A securing plate moves between a securing plate first position in which the securing plate is spaced from the electrical component and a securing plate second position in which the securing plate and the securing projection engage the electrical component to prevent the electrical component from moving in a direction in line with the longitudinal axis of the gripper head and rotationally about the longitudinal axis. |
| US10440868B2 |
Rotary head for component mounting device
A rotary head includes a rotating body on which a plurality of suction nozzles that suck a component at a tip end are disposed in a circumferential direction, and revolves the plurality of suction nozzles by rotation of the rotating body, in which a wall portion with a wall surface along an axial direction of a rotary axis of the rotating body, is provided on a lower surface of the rotating body, and the wall portion is provided in the vicinity of an inner circumferential side of the plurality of suction nozzles such that a reduction in pressure on the inner circumferential side of the plurality of suction nozzles caused by the revolving of the suction nozzles is suppressed. |
| US10440866B2 |
System for manufacturing assembly board and method for installing undersupporting device of the system
System for manufacturing an assembly board includes an undersupporting device, a transporter, an undersupporting-device installer attachable to and detachable from the undersupporting device, a board processor, a carry-in side delivering unit having different first and second receiving positions, a board supplier configured to supply the board to the first receiving position, and an undersupporting-device supplier configured to supply the undersupporting device to the second receiving position. The carry-in side delivering unit delivers the undersupporting device to the transporter, which transports the undersupporting device to a working position. The undersupporting-device is fixed to the undersupporting-device installer. The carry-in side delivering unit delivers the board to the transporter, which transports the board to the working position. |
| US10440861B2 |
Evaporative induction cooling system for a data center
A data center cooling system includes an evaporative cooling system. The evaporative cooling system includes fans configured to circulate outside air at ambient conditions through an entry zone of a data center, and atomizers positioned upstream of the entry zone configured to spray atomized water into the circulating outside air. The atomized water evaporates in an evaporation zone and cools the outside air to produce cooled air, which is directed through racks of computers positioned downstream of the evaporation zone. |
| US10440853B2 |
System for moving and/or rotating monitor
A vehicle display system presents a display device in a motor vehicle provided with multiple seating positions and an interior headliner. The vehicle display system comprises a display device, a display device mounting bracket attached to the display device, the mounting bracket having a pair of pivots, each of the pivots being orthogonal to the other, and a plurality of mounting positions provided on the motor vehicle interior headliner. The display device is viewable by any one or any combination of a rearward facing second seating row occupant, a forward facing second seating row occupant, and a forward facing third seating row occupant. |
| US10440851B2 |
Reverse mount apparatus for a rack-mounted systems
An apparatus for reverse mounting an electronic device in a server housing is provided. The apparatus includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a coupling. The first bracket couples to the device body and extends outward from the device body toward a front rail of the server housing. The first bracket includes a first end configured to releasably couple to front rail of the server housing. The second bracket includes a protrusion that extends outward from the device body in an opposite direction relative to the first bracket. The coupling includes a first portion that couples to a rear rail of the server housing and a second portion defining a channel that receives the protrusion of the second bracket. |
| US10440850B2 |
Backplane and communications device
A backplane and a communications device are disclosed. In one example, the backplane includes at least one fixing plate, multiple connectors, and multiple flexible cables, where signal connection is implemented between corresponding connectors by the flexible cables. Each of the connectors is provided with a housing, and multiple signal pins are installed on the housing. The housing is installed on the fixing plate and is provided with a jack for insertion of a connector of a subcard in the communications device. One end of each signal pin is inserted into the jack, and the other end is connected to each flexible cable. |
| US10440849B2 |
First socket nested in a second socket
Examples herein disclose an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first socket nested in a second socket. The first socket includes a cavity, disposed in the first socket, to accept a chipset. The first socket includes an electrical contact, disposed in the cavity, to couple the chipset to a board. The chipset detects when a modular infrastructure is coupled to the second socket. |
| US10440839B2 |
Display screen assembly, assembling method thereof and electronic device
The present disclosure relates to a display screen assembly, an electronic device and an assembling method of the display screen assembly. The display screen assembly includes a cover plate, a display screen, a bracket and a decoration enclosure. A top surface of the display screen is joined with a lower surface of the cover plate, a width of the display screen is larger than that of the cover plate, and a side edge of the cover plate is indented inwards relative to the display screen. The bracket includes a top portion joined with a bottom surface of the display screen and a side wall. The decoration enclosure includes a first joining part joined with the side wall and a second joining part. The second joining part is joined with the side edge of the cover plate and configured to cover a non-display area of the display screen. |
| US10440838B2 |
Display device having a bendable display panel and a support for supporting the bendable display panel
A display device is disclosed, in which a plurality of displays are arranged to output an image, and a gap is not generated between the displays even if the displays are bent. The display device comprises a display panel configured to bend; a support coupled to the display panel to support the display panel; a connecting rod having a first end rotatably coupled to the display panel and a second end slidably coupled to the support; wherein, when the display panel is controlled to bend, the connecting rod rotates relative to the first display panel and simultaneously slides relative to the support. |
| US10440835B1 |
Forming through holes through exposed dielectric material of component carrier
A method of manufacturing a component carrier is disclosed. The method includes forming a through hole between a first main surface and a second main surface of an electrically insulating layer structure by removing material from at least one of the main surfaces of the electrically insulating layer structure, in particular by irradiating at least one of the main surfaces of the electrically insulating layer structure with at least one laser shot. The at least one main surface from which material is removed, is not covered by an electrically conductive layer structure at least in a surface region in which the through hole is to be formed. Subsequent to formation of the through hole, at least partially filling the through hole and at least partially covering the main surfaces of the electrically insulating layer structure by an electrically conductive filling medium. |
| US10440828B2 |
Integrated electrical component within laminate
A laminate having an integrated electrical component disposed within the laminate is disclosed. The laminate includes a first paper layer having at least first and second vias through the first paper layer; a first electrically-conductive layer, comprising an electrically-conductive material, disposed over a portion of the first paper layer; a second electrically-conductive layer, comprising the electrically-conductive material, disposed over another portion of the first paper layer; an electrical component disposed over the first and second electrically-conductive layers; and an insulating layer disposed over the electrical component. The first paper layer and the insulating layer encapsulate the first electrically-conductive layer, the second electrically-conductive layer, and the electrical component. The first and second vias are in electrical contact with the first electrically-conductive layer and a first terminal of the electrical component, and with the second electrically-conductive layer and a second terminal of the electrical component, respectively. |
| US10440822B2 |
Interposers with electrically conductive features having different porosities
Interposer circuitry (130) is formed on a possibly sacrificial substrate (210) from a porous core (130′) covered by a conductive coating (130″) which increases electrical conductance. The core is printed from nanoparticle ink. Then a support (120S) is formed, e.g. by molding, to mechanically stabilize the circuitry. A magnetic field can be used to stabilize the circuitry while the circuitry or the support are being formed. Other features are also provided. |
| US10440818B1 |
Flexible circuit board substrate and method of manufacturing the same
This present invention provides a flexible circuit board substrate including: a conductive material layer with a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and at least one via hole throughout the first surface and the second surface; a first surface-treated layer with a plurality of first particles and a plurality of second particles formed on the first surface and/or the second surface, wherein each first particle has a diameter greater than that of each second particle; and an insulating structure formed on the first surface-treated layer and filled up with the via hole, and a method of manufacturing the same. |
| US10440816B2 |
Flexible circuit board with improved bonding position accuracy
In one example, a flexible circuit board includes a signal line disposed between a first ground and a second ground; a dielectric disposed between the first ground and the signal line and between the second ground and the signal line; a cover layer disposed below the first ground and having openings formed therein such that the first ground is exposed at certain intervals; and a position alignment portion formed across the opening and configured to bisect an area of the opening. |
| US10440815B2 |
Flexible circuit board with improved bonding position accuracy
In one example, a flexible circuit board includes a signal line disposed between a first ground and a second ground; a dielectric disposed between the first ground and the signal line and between the second ground and the signal line; a cover layer disposed below the first ground and having openings formed therein such that the first ground is exposed at certain intervals; and a position alignment portion formed across the opening and configured to bisect an area of the opening. |
| US10440811B2 |
Active heatsink lid
An active device lid for a device base. The device lid includes a heatsink proximate to a circuit assembly and configured to remove heat generated by the device base, the circuit assembly configured to generate an operating signal voltage for the device base, and a connector configured to connect the circuit assembly to the device base, where the device base is configured to connect to a device mounting substrate on a substrate side of the device base, and where the circuit assembly is configured to be at least partially located on an opposing side of the device base, the opposing side opposing the substrate side. |
| US10440808B2 |
High power impulse plasma source
A method and system for generating a surface treating plasma. Gas is provided to a power conducting electrode and flows through the power conducting electrode. Power pulses are applied to the power conducting electrode in the range of 40 kW to 100 kW with a DC generator, at a frequency in the range of 1 Hz to 62.5 kHz, and with a pulse duration in the range of 0.1 microseconds to 3,000 microseconds. Peak currents in the range of 100 Amps to 400 Amps are produced and plasma is formed from the gas. A substrate surface may then be treated with the plasma. |
| US10440807B1 |
Torch assembly
A demountable plasma torch assembly suitable for use in ICP spectrometry comprises a first tube having an inner diameter and a second tube disposed concentrically within the first tube, wherein the second tube has an outer diameter that is less than the inner diameter of the first tube. The first and second tubes are supported by a torch body. The torch body includes a first bore configured to receive an end of the first tube, a second bore configured to receive an end of the second tube, and a manifold disposed between the first bore and the second bore to receive a gas for injection between the first tube and the second tube. The manifold has an outer diameter at least substantially equal to the inner diameter of the first tube and an inner diameter at least substantially equal to the outer diameter of the second tube. |
| US10440804B2 |
Occupancy messaging in wireless networked lighting system
Devices (10) comprise target detectors (11) for detecting presences of targets in first areas (1) and transmitters (12) for in response to detected presences transmitting multicast messages to controllers (20) and lamps (21-24) in wireless networked lighting systems. Such multicast messages increase reliabilities of the systems. The multicast messages switch on the lamps (21-24). Preferably, the multicast messages are only transmitted in case relatively small amounts of light are detected in second areas (2). In case relatively large amounts of light are detected in the second areas (2), unicast messages are in response to detected presences transmitted from the devices (10) to the controllers (20) that in response control the lamps (21-24) to be switched on. The first and second areas (1, 2) may be at least partly overlapping areas. The devices (10) may comprise internal light detectors (13) for detecting the amounts of light in the second areas (2) or receivers for receiving light detection information from external light detectors. |
| US10440798B2 |
LED lamp and temperature control circuit applied thereto
The present invention provides an LED lamp and a temperature control circuit applied to the LED lamp. The LED lamp includes at least one LED unit, a magnetic ballast, and an LED drive circuit. The magnetic ballast is coupled to a power and configured to limit and stabilize a received alternating current. The LED drive circuit includes a temperature control circuit. The temperature control circuit is coupled to the magnetic ballast and connected in parallel with the LED unit, is configured to detect an internal temperature of the LED lamp and adjust an output power of the LED unit, and includes a thermal sensitive module having a negative temperature coefficient thermistor and a phase cut circuit. The phase cut circuit is coupled to the thermal sensitive module, and adjusts the output power of the LED unit by decreasing a resistance of the negative temperature coefficient thermistor when the negative temperature coefficient thermistor detects that the internal temperature of the LED lamp is higher than a specified temperature threshold. |
| US10440793B1 |
Universal wireless luminaire controller and method of use
An apparatus and method for controlling a universal wireless luminaire. The method includes controlling a separate memory device, a radio, a relay for switching power to a luminaire, two zero to ten volt luminaire control outputs, a tunable white temperature luminaire control output, a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter, and a hardware switch with a single microcontroller. |
| US10440790B2 |
Electronic display system with illumination control
An electronic display system having an electronic display with illumination control, wherein illumination control may be based on one or both of the system operating temperature and a light ratio defined as the ratio of ambient light to light emitted by an illumination means of the electronic display. When adjusting the emitted light level of the illumination means, some exemplary system embodiments may consider temperature only, some embodiments may consider light ratio only, and some embodiments may consider both temperature and light ratio. Sensors may be provided to measure system operating temperature, as well as ambient light level and illumination means light output. Illumination control is provided by using a controller to adjust the output of a power source that supplies electrical energy to the illumination means if the temperature and/or light ratio falls outside of an acceptable range. |
| US10440785B2 |
Current holding circuit for bidirectional triode thyristor dimmer and linear dimming driving circuit using the same
A current holding circuit for a bidirectional triode thyristor (TRIAC) dimmer and a linear dimming driving circuit are provided. The current holding circuit for a TRIAC dimmer is a resistance and capacitance (RC) circuit including a first resistor and a first capacitor connected in series. The RC circuit is connected in parallel with any one of rectifying diodes of a rectifying bridge in the linear dimming driving circuit. The linear dimming driving circuit includes an overcurrent protecting circuit, a rectifying bridge including four rectifying diodes connected, the RC circuit, a surge suppressing circuit configured to absorb a high surge voltage of an input voltage, a filtering circuit, a linear constant-current circuit, and a flicker eliminating circuit configured to eliminate flicker caused by an asymmetrical current of a light emitting diode (LED) load due to the RC circuit. |
| US10440782B2 |
Window assembly for an appliance panel incorporating a glazing member having a conductive/resistive coating
A panel member for an appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner that define a panel opening therethrough, a panel window disposed in the opening and having at least one glazing member that is disposed within a glazing frame, a conductive coating applied to at least one surface of the at least one glazing member and at least one electrical conductor disposed proximate a portion of the glazing frame, the electrical conductor in communication with the conductive coating. |
| US10440781B2 |
Thick layer heating element and kitchen appliance comprising such a heating element
A thick layer heating element (10), in particular for heating a kitchen appliance (100), comprising a planar substrate (24) coated on one of its faces (28) with at least one electrically resistive track (26) which is linked to at least one area of electrical contact, characterized in that it comprises at least one thermal expansion slot (38), said at least one slot (38) defining deformable portions of the heating element, which each comprise a part of the resistive track (26) and which are distributed around said at least one area of electrical contact. |
| US10440777B2 |
Azimuthally tunable multi-zone electrostatic chuck
Implementations described herein provide a method for processing a substrate on a substrate support assembly which enables both lateral and azimuthal tuning of the heat transfer between an electrostatic chuck and a substrate. The method includes processing a first substrate using a first temperature profile on the ESC having primary heaters and spatially tunable heaters. A deviation profile is determined from a result of processing the first substrate from a target result profile. The first temperature profile is adjusted to a second temperature profile on the ESC based on the deviation profile. Adjusting to the second temperature profile includes incrementing the power to one or more spatially tunable heaters in one or more discrete locations corresponding to the deviations profile. A second substrate is then processed on the ESC using the second temperature profile. |
| US10440772B2 |
Fast user equipment reconfiguration signaling in wireless communication
Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses that use various connection reconfiguration signaling schemes to enable fast user equipment reconfiguration in wireless networks. A network can reduce reconfiguration signaling traffic or overhead by reducing the amount of configuration data sent to each user equipment (UE) in a reconfiguration message. In some examples, when a UE first enters a network area, the network may provide the UE with a list of commonly used baseline configurations. Each baseline configuration may be identified by an index and a value tag. Subsequently, the network may transmit a reconfiguration message including, for example, only the index and value tag to indicate the desired configuration. |
| US10440770B2 |
Network node and method for avoiding drop of a connection due to RTP timeout
A method performed by a network node for preventing a release of a connection from a User Equipment (UE) to the network node, which connection uses a Real Time Protocol (RTP) for media transfer. The network node operates in a wireless communication network and serves the UE. The network node detects a gap in a packet flow of the connection. When the network node has detected the gap in the packet flow, the network node prevents the UE from initiating a release of the connection caused by the gap in the packet flow, by sending a message to the UE, which message forces the UE into a failure. The failure triggers the UE to initiate a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Connection Reestablishment procedure. |
| US10440767B2 |
User terminal and radio communication apparatus
A user terminal performs dual connectivity communication with a first base station and a second base station. The user terminal has a controller that performs a process of transmitting data belonging to a split bearer to the first base station via a first transmission path that passes through the first base station and via a second transmission path that passes through the second base station. When performing the process of transmitting the data to the first base station, the controller autonomously distributes the data to the first transmission path and the second transmission path without relying on an instruction from the first base station. |