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| US10449520B2 |
Porous bodies with enhanced crush strength
A porous body with enhanced fluid transport properties and crush strength is provided. The porous body includes the porous body includes at least 80 percent alpha alumina and having a pore volume from 0.3 mL/g to 1.2 mL/g, a surface area from 0.3 m2/g to 3.0 m2/g, and a pore architecture that provides at least one of a tortuosity of 7 or less, a constriction of 4 or less and a permeability of 30 mdarcys or greater, wherein the porous body is a cylinder comprising at least two spaced apart holes that extend through an entire length of the cylinder. The porous body has a flat plate crush strength improved by more than 10% over a porous body cylinder having a same outer diameter and length, but having only a single hole. |
| US10449511B2 |
Zeolite adsorbents with low binder content and large external surface area, method for preparation of same and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a zeolite absorbent comprising at least one FAU zeolite with hierarchical porosity and comprising barium or barium and potassium, and the external surface area of which is greater than 20 m2·g−1, and the non-zeolite phase content being between 6% and 12% by weight with respect to the total weight of the absorbent. The present invention also relates to the use of such a zeolite absorbent as an adsorption agent, as well as the method for separation of para-xylene from aromatic isomer fractions with 8 carbon atoms. |
| US10449507B2 |
Methods and systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene
Methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into graphene are described. The methods include contacting a metal with gaseous carbon dioxide, and irradiating a surface of the metal with at least one laser beam to convert the gaseous carbon dioxide into graphene on the surface of the metal. Systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene are also described. |
| US10449505B2 |
Methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions
Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide. |
| US10449501B2 |
Evaporation-controlling container inserts
An apparatus configured for mixing the contents of one or more fluid containers includes a fluid container support platform configured to hold one or more fluid containers. The fluid container support platform is configured to index the container to one or more specified locations and to be moved in an orbital path about an orbital center independently of the rotation about the central axis of rotation. The apparatus further includes an indexing drive system configured to effect indexing movement of the container support platform and a vortex drive system configured to effect powered orbital movement of the container support platform about the orbital center. An evaporation limiting insert placed within containers reduces exposure of the fluid contents of the container to atmospheric air, thereby reducing susceptibility of the fluid contents to evaporation. |
| US10449500B2 |
Wine decanter and wine decanting device
A wine decanter includes a housing and a variation magnetic field generator, where the variation magnetic field generator is configured to generate a variation magnetic field, and the variation magnetic field generator generates the variation magnetic field, so that a movement component that can sense a magnetic field moves in wine to make the wine move, thereby increasing contact between the wine and air. The decanting device includes a wine container, a movement component, and the decanter according to any one of the foregoing, where the movement component is placed inside the wine container, the decanter is connected to the movement component by using a magnetic field, and the decanter generates a variation magnetic field to drive the movement component to perform decanting. The structure of the decanter is simplified, thereby facilitating miniaturization, and making it convenient to carry the decanter, and also reducing noises. |
| US10449495B2 |
Gas treatment system and gas treatment method
A gas treatment system includes an absorber, a liquid separator, a regenerator, a circulation mechanism and a heat transfer apparatus. The absorber contacts the gas with the treatment liquid. The liquid separator separates the treatment liquid having been in contact with the gas into a first phase portion having a high content of the acidic compound and a second phase portion having a low content of the acidic compound. The regenerator heats the first phase portion to eliminate the acidic compound from the first phase portion. The circulation mechanism recycles the second phase portion and the treatment liquid from which the acidic compound has been eliminated by the regenerator, in the absorber as a treatment liquid with which the gas is to be contacted. The heat transfer apparatus transfers heat from the treatment liquid discharged by the absorber and from the gas having undergone separation of the acidic compound, to the treatment liquid in the regenerator. |
| US10449492B2 |
Catalytically enhanced compositions for efficient removal of contaminants in flue gas streams
A sorbent composition that is useful for injection into a flue gas stream of a coal burning furnace to efficiently remove mercury from the flue gas stream. The sorbent composition may include a sorbent with an associated ancillary catalyst component that is a catalytic metal, a precursor to a catalytic metal, a catalytic metal compound or a precursor to a catalytic metal compound. Alternatively, a catalytic metal or metal compound, or their precursors, may be admixed with the coal feedstock prior to or during combustion in the furnace, or may be independently injected into a flue gas stream. A catalytic promoter may also be used to enhance the performance of the catalytic metal or metal compound. |
| US10449490B2 |
Urea-water injector module
A urea-water injector module is provided. The urea-water injector module includes an injector configured to discharge urea water to purify exhaust gas of a vehicle, a main body having the injector installed therein, and a plurality of heat dissipation plates stacked on an exterior surface of the main body to assist heat dissipation. Further the urea-water injector includes a heat block flange disposed under the heat dissipation plate and configured to obstruct heat from being transferred from an exhaust pipe and a mounting unit disposed under the heat block flange and coupled to the exhaust pipe. |
| US10449488B2 |
Method for controlling aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization
Apparatus and methods for controlling aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization, by removing sulfur dioxide in flue gas with an absorption circulation liquid containing ammonium sulfite, so as to control the aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization. Efficient desulfurization and dust removal may be achieved by staged solution composition control and reaction condition control. At the same time ammonia escape and aerosol production during absorption may be controlled. The flue gas may be subjected to preliminary temperature lowering and purification, and may be allowed to contact with an absorption circulation liquid and a fine particle washing circulation liquid sequentially. Levels of solution compositions and reaction temperatures may be controlled. |
| US10449483B2 |
Gas sweetening solvents containing quaternary ammonium salts
A method of treating oil and gas streams comprising H2S and a carbon oxide, the method including the step of treating the oil and gas stream with an amine solution having an alkanolamine and a quaternary ammonium salt, wherein the amine solution selectively removes the H2S over the carbon oxide. |
| US10449479B2 |
Increasing scales, capacities, and/or efficiencies in swing adsorption processes with hydrocarbon gas feeds
An adsorption module and associated processes for conducting advanced separations processes such as sorption enhanced water-gas shift (SEWGS). The adsorption module contains at least one angled baffle to create at least two tapered adsorbent beds within the adsorption module. The taper is such that the adsorbent beds' cross-sections within the adsorption module decrease in the direction of feed flow, thereby taking advantage of increased product purity and process efficiency provided by tapered adsorption beds. |
| US10449477B2 |
Intelligent mud-gas separation and handling system
A multi-phase fluid solution measurement and gas separation system is described. The system includes a substantially vertical fluid supply pipe that introduces the multi-phase fluid solution in a steady flow having a substantially calm and steady fluid surface to a mud-gas separation unit. The mud-gas separation unit includes measurement tools such as force sensors and level sensors to allow for a rheological model of the fluid to be calculated. The system also includes components for flaring or processing gas which separates from the multi-phase solution. |
| US10449476B2 |
Cleaning system for paint particles
A cleaning module for cleaning an air stream includes a hollow article which has an inlet port for the entry of the air stream to be cleaned and an outlet port for the exit of the cleaned air stream. A cleaning structure is provided for cleaning the air stream by particle separation and/or for filtration of the air stream. The cleaning structure has at least two separate cleaning sub-structures which through an opening element in the hollow article can be removed from the hollow article and/or can be arranged inside the hollow article. |
| US10449475B2 |
Method for manufacturing expandable artificial media for water treatment by recycling waste LCD glass and waste bottle glass generated from waste electric and electronic products
Provided is a method for manufacturing an expandable artificial media for water treatment by recycling waste liquid crystal display (LCD) glass and waste bottle glass generated from waste electric and electronic products. Therefore, the objective of the present invention is to activate the efficiency of resource circulation and energy utilization, which are green technology, and to minimize the discharge of greenhouse gases and pollutants by artificially manufacturing media for water treatment, as a filtering technique for water pollution, wherein in the artificial media manufactured by a series of automation processes, waste LCD glass and waste bottle glass are recycled through foaming. That is, the present invention reproduces artificial media by mixing, with waste bottle glass, waste LCD glass generated during a process of manufacturing or processing glass for an LCD device, or waste LCD glass disposed of after using various electronic products including an LCD monitor, such that energy can be saved by lowering the foaming calcinations temperature of waste glass and waste recycling is attempted, thereby allowing the present invention to have an environmentally friendly property of preserving limited resources. |
| US10449473B2 |
Ultra fast oleophobic-hydrophilic switching surfaces
The invention provides a coating which exhibits fast oleophobic-hydrophilic switching behaviour with, for example, equilibration of high oil contact angle (hexadecane=80°) and low water contact angle (<10°) values which occur within 10 s of droplet impact. These optically transparent surfaces display excellent anti-fogging and self-cleaning properties. The magnitude of oleophobic-hydrophilic switching can be further enhanced by the incorporation of surface roughness and in one embodiment the coating is applied to a surface in the form of a mesh in order to form an effective filter. |
| US10449471B1 |
Underdrain assembly for wastewater treatment
An underdrain assembly in a wastewater filtration unit for providing even distribution of liquid and gas during filter backwashing operations and the uniform collection of filtered water during the normal operation of the filtration unit is provided. The underdrain assembly is provided with a flat, concrete plate with a perimeter matching the shape of the filtration unit. The concrete plate has a plurality of holes with individual PEX tubes in each hole extending from the concrete plate top surface through and protruding below the plate. |
| US10449470B1 |
Systems and processes for recycling waste grease
A process involves heating waste grease in a first separation chamber to separate it into a primary oil, aqueous, and solid phase and decanted the primary oil phase by flowing it upwardly and over a liquid impermeable barrier and into a second separation chamber. Components of the primary oil phase are separated into a secondary oil, aqueous, and solid phase. The secondary oil phase is decanted by flowing it upwardly and over a different liquid impermeable barrier and into a heating chamber. In the heating chamber, the secondary oil phase is heated to a temperature sufficient to separate components of the secondary oil phase into a tertiary oil phase, aqueous phase, and solid phase. The tertiary oil phase comprising brown grease is extracted. The remaining tertiary aqueous and solid phases in the heating chamber may be heated again to produce a tertiary oil phase comprising additional brown grease. |
| US10449465B2 |
Toy having push lock and drive mechanism
A toy comprising a top portion having a releasable locking mechanism having flexible clamps and a bottom portion having a post with a head portion releasably engageable by the flexible clamps upon downward movement of the top portion onto the body portion, and a drive system comprising a pillar attached to the top portion having drive teeth and a gear system in the bottom portion, the drive teeth of the pillar operating the gear system in the bottom portion upon movement of the top portion away from the bottom portion by a spring positioned around the pillar such that the drive system operates after the releasable locking mechanism releases the head portion of the post from the flexible clamps. |
| US10449463B2 |
Interactive robotic toy
The toy includes a body section including flexible limbs and a head section rotatably coupled with the body section having eyes and eye lids. A speaker and a motor to rotate the head section are provided along with an eyes blink actuator which moves the eye lids. A touch sensor and a sound sensor for detecting sound in the vicinity of the toy are included. A rotational motion sensor detects rotational motion of the toy about selected axes. A memory is provided for storing a plurality of physical animations. A processor, coupled with the speaker, motor, eyes blink actuator, touch sensor, sound sensor, rotation motion sensor and the memory, selects at least one physical animation corresponding to signals received from the touch sensor, sound sensor and rotational motion sensor. The processor produces signals corresponding to the selected physical animation for the speaker, the motor and/or the eyes blink actuator. |
| US10449461B1 |
Contextual in-game element recognition, annotation and interaction based on remote user input
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for annotating a video frame generated by a video game. A video game model that associates element tags with elements of the video game may be generated. The video game model may be applied by a video game overlay executing concurrently with the video game. The video game overlay may receive a remote user input from one or more remote devices over a network. The remote user input may be multiplexed and/or normalized, and subsequently parsed by applying the video game model to extract an element tag corresponding to the video game. By applying the video game model, an in-game element of the video game corresponding to the element tag may be identified in the video frame. Based on the identified element in the video frame of the video game, the video frame may be annotated and presented to the video game user. |
| US10449458B2 |
Skill matching for a multiplayer session
The systems and techniques described herein generate a skill rating of a participant with respect to a new title. The system is configured to generate a generic skill rating algorithm based on an aggregate of parameters and parameter weights that already exist in established skill rating algorithms of other titles of a particular game category. Once the generic skill rating algorithm is generated, the system is configured to aggregate, organize, and plug participant performance data into the generic skill rating algorithm so that a representative skill rating for the participant can be calculated. The representative skill rating is provided to the new title thereby enabling the new title to effectively match participants in a multiplayer session of the new title such that a fair and a competitive gaming experience is realized. |
| US10449454B2 |
System and method for determining events of interest in a multi-player online game
Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to a method, a system, and an article for identifying events of interest in a multi-player online game and enabling users to witness the events of interest. An example computer-implemented method can include: obtaining a set of parameters for each of a plurality of events in an online game played by a plurality of users; calculating a score for each event based on the set of parameters, the score providing an indication of a user interest in witnessing the event; identifying one or more events as having a highest user interest, based on the scores; notifying at least one user from the plurality of users about the identified one or more events; receiving an indication that the at least one user has selected one of the identified one or more events; and enabling the at least one user to witness the selected event. |
| US10449452B2 |
Storage medium storing game program, game processing method, and information processing apparatus
A non-transitory computer readable recording medium stores game program code instructions for a game in which users do battle, and the game program code instructions cause a computer to perform a data storage function of storing a first panel data that includes a plurality of panels associated with the first user to a storage unit; a control function of receiving information regarding a selection by the first user, the selection being for one or more panels indicating characters to be disposed in one or more divisions of a game display screen including a display region formed by the divisions; the data storage function further stores the panel associated with information of motion to the storage unit, and the control function transmits information for displaying the panel as a moving character according to the information of motion associated with the panel when the panel is disposed in a target division. |
| US10449449B2 |
Reducing the bandwidth requirements of multiplayer gaming sessions
A computer identifies a group of players that are participating in a gaming session that is hosted by the computer. The computer identifies the location of an avatar of a first player included in the group of players. The computer identifies the location of a second avatar of a second player included in the group of players and determining the proximity between the first avatar and the second avatar. The computer determines if the proximity exceeds a threshold. Responsive to the determination that the proximity does not exceed the threshold, the computer sends data for the gaming session to the first player and the first player passes that data to the second player. |
| US10449446B2 |
Sensation induction device, sensation induction system, and sensation induction method
A sensation induction device includes a plurality of actuators and a plurality of speakers. The sensation induction device includes a plurality of sets of mutually associated actuator and speaker in which at least one actuator among the plurality of actuators and at least one speaker among the plurality of speakers are mutually associated. An output from the actuator and an output from the speaker are controlled to be interlocked for each set of mutually associated actuator and speaker. |
| US10449442B2 |
Entertainment system for performing human intelligence tasks
A game engine is configured to accept human intelligence tasks as in-game content and present the in-game content to the game player. A method performed by the game engine enables performance of human intelligence tasks, such as visual discrimination, in a video game context. The game engine may receive a definition of human intelligence tasks from one or more remote sources. The game engine may present the human intelligence tasks to multiple video game participants as in-game content. The game engine defines and enables game play rules for the in-game content. The game play rules set parameters for the multiple video game participants to perform the human intelligence tasks to achieve desired results. The game engine may award each of the multiple video game participants an improved game score upon successful performance of the human intelligence tasks in accordance with the game play rules. The game engine may measure success by consistency in responses between different participants or trials. |
| US10449439B2 |
System for processing gaming activity
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a gaming device configured to record gaming activity, a method of processing the recorded gaming activity to analyze player behavior, and a system including the gaming device. The gaming device may include a gaming display to display gaming events played on the gaming device by a player during a gaming session, a player interface panel including a plurality of gaming buttons and a game initiating button configured to initiate the gaming events, and a game processor configured to record each activity between the player and the gaming device, wherein each recorded activity is associated with a time stamp. |
| US10449437B1 |
Grasp and tug toy
A toy is used for play between two players who grasp and tug at the toy in an attempt to wrest the toy from the other player's grasp. The toy has a solid body with two identical lobes arranged on a long axis of the body on opposed sides of the body. The lobes each have a truncated ovate shape with a base, and the bases of the lobes proximate to each other. The lobes are rotationally offset with respect to each other about the long axis. |
| US10449436B2 |
Skateboard with lateral wheel position
A skateboard having laterally disposed wheels along a diagonal board is disclosed. The board has a generally hour-glass shape, but may include extra clearance for either left or right foot mounting, and pushing off. The board may be equipped with a center handle for gripping in use and for carrying. The wheel trucks may include multiple trucks mounted at each end and offset one from the other at that location. The board may also include a stability and/or steering handle at one end, and caster type wheel trucks for added versatility. Owing to the lateral disposition of foot pads and wheels, a rapid natural gait dismount is made possible. |
| US10449434B2 |
Water flow control device for swimming training
Disclosed is a water flow control device for swimming training that includes a swimming training device and a main water inlet pipe and a main water outlet pipe. The swimming training device includes at least a swimming pump. The main water inlet pipe and the main water outlet pipe are connected with the swimming pump. The water inlet of the main water inlet pipe is communicated with a swimming pool and a water outlet of the main water outlet pipe is connected with a jet nozzle. A filter device includes at least a filter pump, a filter sterilization device. A filter water inlet pipe and a filter water outlet pipe are connected with the filter pump. The filter water inlet pipe is communicated with the swimming pool through the filter sterilization device and the filter water outlet pipe communicated with the main water inlet pipe. |
| US10449430B2 |
Hockey stick with spine-reinforced paddle
A construct for a hockey stick blade and paddle structure having a spine that protrudes from a back face and provides structural rigidity, as well as recessed areas that reduce the mass of the paddle structure. |
| US10449425B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club head according to the present invention includes: a head main body including a crown part and a sole part, and having an opening surrounded by the crown part and the sole part; and a face member covering the opening in the head main body. The face member is formed in a cup-like shape, including a face part formed in a planar shape and a peripheral edge part extending from a peripheral edge of the face part. An end surface forming the opening in the head main body is formed extending parallel to the face part. The crown part of the head main body includes: a front-side region extending in a toe-heel direction along an edge part on the side where the opening is located; and a rear-side region located further on a back side than the front-side region and being thinner than the front-side region. |
| US10449421B2 |
Basketball electronics support
A game ball supports electronics. In one implementation, the electronics sense motion of the game ball and are encapsulated by potting compound which forms an encapsulating body sized and shaped to fit within a cavity of the game ball. In one implementation, a game ball comprises an inflatable body which supports the electronics, wherein an electrical conductive line is electrically connected to electronics extends along a surface of the inflatable body at least 60 degrees about the inflatable body. |
| US10449420B2 |
Multi-layer core golf ball
Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least three layers, including at least one thermoset layer and at least one thermoplastic layer. The innermost core layer is relatively small, having a diameter of from 0.50 inches to 1.30 inches. |
| US10449416B2 |
Strength exercise mechanisms
A body weight exercise device includes a frame, a first handle attached to the frame, a second handle attached to the frame, and a processor and memory. The memory includes programmed instructions to cause the processor to determine a characteristic associated with a performance of an exercise with the body weight exercise device. |
| US10449415B2 |
Wrist-worn physical activity measurement apparatus
A wrist-worn physical activity measurement apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bracelet comprising a plurality of links, each link being formed at one side to comprise a part and at the opposite side a counterpart interlocking with a part of an adjacent link, and a flexible casing encasing the plurality of the links. The apparatus is attachable around a curvature of a wrist of a user such that the links and the adjacent links are pivotably lockable in relation to each other in order to wrap and lock around the wrist. |
| US10449413B2 |
Exercise devices and methods with retractable cords
An exercise apparatus includes a first cord, a second cord, and an adjustment mechanism. The first cord is pullable from and retractable around a first pulley. The second cord is pullable from and retractable around a second pulley. The adjustment mechanism allows for adjusting a pull-out tension provided by the first cord independently of a retraction tension provided by the first cord. The pull-out tension provided by the first cord is a tension provided by the first cord when the first cord is pulled from the first pulley. The retraction tension provided by the first cord is a tension provided by the first cord when the first cord is retracted around the first pulley. |
| US10449412B2 |
Low noise direct drive treadmill
The invention relates to the treadmill technology, and more particularly to the low noise type direct drive type treadmill. It has solved the technical problems such as large output power loss and large noise. The low noise type direct-drive type treadmill includes a running platform, an endless running belt arranged on the running platform, a rotating roller arranged at one end of the running platform and a tubular motor arranged at the other end. The rotary roller and tubular motor is arranged parallel to each other and provided with a running belt fixed to the running platform between the rotating roller and the tubular motor, the annular running belt is arranged between the rotating roller and the tubular motor and the annular running belt is located on the periphery of the running belt when the tubular motor is operable to drive the endless running belt. |
| US10449410B2 |
Rowing machine
A rowing machine comprising: a main body portion extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end of the rowing machine to a second end of the rowing machine; a seat portion; a handle portion; the seat portion and handle portion configured to enable a user to simulate a rowing motion during use of the rowing machine; wherein the rowing machine comprises at least one mechanism configured for transferring a pitching motion to a user relative to said longitudinal axis, during use of the rowing machine. |
| US10449409B2 |
Stowable rowing machine
A stowable rowing machine is provided. The stowable rowing machine may include a frame, a seat rail selectively movable relative to the frame between storage and use configurations, and an adjustment assembly movably coupling the seat rail to the frame and operable to releasably secure the seat rail to the frame. The adjustment assembly may include a plurality of securing elements configured to selectively engage the seat rail to secure the seat rail in position. The adjustment assembly may include a plurality of guide elements configured to selectively engage the seat rail, the plurality of guide elements including at least one disengagement guide element. When the seat rail is engaged with the disengagement guide element(s), the seat rail may be disengaged from the securing elements. |
| US10449408B2 |
Arm extension exercise apparatus
Apparatus for performing an arm extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (S), an elbow pad having an engaging surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism, the input arm assembly being adapted to reside in a start motionless position (SMP) that disposes the manually graspable mechanism in a start exercise position (SEP) that is disposed vertically above UW) the user's elbows, the input arm assembly being pivotable around a linear axis disposed rearwardly of the user's elbow. |
| US10449402B2 |
Dry sprinkler
A dry sprinkler is provided that includes a conduit with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a valve positioned near the fluid inlet and a fire sprinkler head that is positioned near the fluid outlet. The fire sprinkler head is operably connected to the valve by a tie. When the fire sprinkler head reacts to an elevated temperature condition, the tie is engaged and is operable to open the valve. In a normal state, before the fire sprinkler head reacts, the tie can be unbiased toward the fire sprinkler head. The tie can also be non-rigid and/or in a non-compressed state within the conduit. The conduit of the dry sprinkler can be flexible. |
| US10449401B2 |
Device and method for deploying a temporary sprinkler on a roof top
The present application discloses a ground-deployable, rooftop-situated wildfire defense sprinkler system, which may be safely and quickly installed onto peaks of the roof by one or two people working from the ground, and which may also be safely and quickly removed from the roof once the equipment is no longer required; the sprinkler comprising a clam shell frame having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one front skid pivotally coupled at a pivotal coupling to at least one rear skid so that the front and rear skids rotate relative to one another about an axis of rotation at the pivotal coupling, a translation means mounted to the frame, at least one connection point mounted to the frame and positioned adjacent the axis of rotation, a sprinkler mast mounted to the frame and adapted to extend upwardly therefrom and adapted for mounting a sprinkler head thereon. |
| US10449397B2 |
Medical/surgical personal protection system including a material or insert for providing improved transmission of sound
A personal protection system including a support (100) worn around the head and a hood (400) worn over the head and the support. A ventilation unit (150) attached to the support draws air into the hood. Ultraviolet lights (360) direct light into the air stream drawn into the hood. The light renders microorganisms in the air stream innocuous. |
| US10449394B2 |
Method and device for efficiently irradiating a target from multiple irradiation angles in a particle therapy system
A control system is described which provides a user interface that displays a clear graphical representation of relevant data for a particle radiation therapy system (such as a pencil-beam proton therapy system) for treating multiple beam fields as efficiently as possible. The user interface allows a user to visualize a treatment session, select one or multiple beam fields to include in one or more beam applications, and dissociate beam fields previously grouped if necessary. Further embodiments extend the ability to initiate the application of the generated proton therapy beam and the grouping of beam fields to be performed remotely from the treatment room itself, and even automatically, reducing the need for manual interventions to setup between fields. |
| US10449390B2 |
Feature tracking using ultrasound
Various implementations of the invention provide techniques and supporting systems that facilitate real-time or near-real-time ultrasound tracking for the purpose of calculating changes in anatomical features during a medical procedure. More specifically, anatomical features within a patient undergoing a medical procedure are tracked by obtaining temporally-distinct three dimensional ultrasound images that include the feature of interest and obtaining a targeted subset of ultrasound images focused on the feature. Based on the targeted subset of ultrasound images, a displacement of the feature is determined and image parameters used to obtain the targeted subset of ultrasound images are adjusted based on the displacement. This results in a time-based sequence of three dimensional images and targeted ultrasound images of the feature that identify changes in the position, size, location, and/or shape of the feature. |
| US10449383B2 |
Magnetic stimulation device
A device for magnetic stimulation of body regions, including at least one magnetic coil connected to a stimulator which has a power element for generating electrical impulses to be applied to the at least one magnetic coil, so that the generated magnetic field can be induced in the body region, wherein a detection unit is provided for detecting metal elements within the body region. A measuring device is provided for detecting the electrical power received by the magnetic coil and a comparison device is provided for comparing the power with a predetermined limit value, the detection unit is connected to the stimulator, and the comparison unit is designed to automatically switch off the stimulator or reduce the power of the stimulator or of the power element of the stimulator in the event of the predetermined limit value being exceeded. |
| US10449379B2 |
Encoded status indicator for automated external defibrillators
An automated external defibrillator (“AED”) (10) employing a self-test circuit (11) and an encoded status indicator. The self-test circuit (11) automatically tests AED (10) and dependent upon the tests, generates both a base status signal (110) indicative of an operational readiness of AED (10) and a test status signal (120) indicative of self-test information of AED (10). The encoded status indicator concurrently visually indicates both the base status signal (110) and the test status signal (120) with the visual indication of the base status signal (110) being perceivable to a human eye and the visual indication of the test status signal (120) being unperceivable to the human eye. The encoded status indicator may employ a light source (14) for emitting a status light (20) and an encoder (13) to intensity modulate the status light (20) as emitted by the light source (14) as a function of an encoding of the base status signal (110) and the test status signal (120) by the encoder (13). |
| US10449378B2 |
Using a wearable medical device with multiple patients
A wearable medical device comprising: a plurality of patient interface components each configured to interface with a patient; a first patient interface component of the plurality of patient interface components, the first patient interface component comprising a first sensing electrode for receiving one or more signals from a first patient, and a first therapy electrode for delivering a first treatment to the first patient; a second patient interface component of the plurality of patient interface components, the second patient interface component comprising a second sensing electrode for receiving one or more signals from a second patient; and one or more processors in communication with the plurality of patient interface components, the one or more processors configured to detect a first condition of the first patient based at least in part on the one or more signals from the first patient, cause the first treatment to be delivered to the first patient, wherein the first treatment is based at least in part on the detected first condition of the first patient, and detect a second condition of the second patient based at least in part on the one or more signals from the second patient. |
| US10449376B2 |
Integrated implantable hearing device, microphone and power unit
An implantable hearing unit is provided that includes an implantable microphone, a rechargeable power storage device and a speech signal processor. The hearing unit further includes a signal coupling device that is adapted for electrical interconnection to an implantable auditory stimulation device, which is operative to stimulate an auditory component of a patient. Such a stimulation device may include cochlear implants, brain stem stimulation systems, auditory nerve stimulation systems, and middle or inner ear transducer systems. The signal coupling device is operative to provide processed drive signals from the signal processor to the stimulation device as well provide power from the power storage device to operate the stimulation device. In one arrangement, the signal coupling device is a wireless coupling between first and second coils. In such an arrangement, the hearing unit may be utilized with an existing implanted stimulation device to make that device a fully implanted hearing system. |
| US10449373B2 |
Connector enclosure assemblies of medical devices including an angled lead passageway
Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway. |
| US10449371B2 |
Patient-guided programming algorithms and user interfaces for neurostimulator programming
An example of a system may include a processor and a memory device comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to generate a user interface to receive a therapy efficacy indication from a human subject for an neurostimulation treatment, receive user input in the user interface to select a therapy efficacy indication of the neurostimulation treatment, and identify a modification to a neurostimulation program based on the user input. For example, a therapy efficiency indication received in the user interface may indicate a perceived stimulation intensity, a perceived pain level, and a perceived location characteristic of the neurostimulation treatment. Based on the therapy efficacy indication and other user input in the graphical user interface, an updated setting to modify a parameter setting and implement a change to the neurostimulation treatment with a neurostimulation device can be provided. |
| US10449369B2 |
Brain stimulation programming
A programming system allows a user to program therapy parameter values for therapy delivered by a medical device by specifying a desired therapeutic outcome. In an example, the programming system presents a model of a brain network associated with a patient condition to the user. The model may be a graphical representation of a network of anatomical structures of the brain associated with the patient condition and may indicate the functional relationship between the anatomical structures. Using the model, the user may define a desired therapeutic outcome associated with the condition, and adjust excitatory and/or inhibitory effects of the stimulation on the anatomical structures. The system may determine therapy parameter values for therapy delivered to the patient based on the user input. |
| US10449366B2 |
Atrial tracking in an intracardiac ventricular pacemaker
An intracardiac ventricular pacemaker having a motion sensor is configured to produce a motion signal including an atrial systolic event and a ventricular diastolic event indicating a passive ventricular filling phase, set a detection threshold to a first amplitude during an expected time interval of the ventricular diastolic event and to a second amplitude lower than the first amplitude after an expected time interval of the ventricular diastolic event. The pacemaker is configured to detect the atrial systolic event in response to the motion signal crossing the detection threshold and set an atrioventricular pacing interval in response to detecting the atrial systolic event. |
| US10449363B2 |
Implantable neurostimulator-implemented method for managing tachyarrhythmic risk during sleep through vagus nerve stimulation
A patient suffering from congestive heart failure is at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmogenesis during sleep, particularly if experiencing central sleep apnea as a co-morbidity. Low intensity peripheral neurostimulation therapies that target imbalance of the autonomic nervous system have been shown to improve clinical outcomes. Thus, bi-directional autonomic regulation therapy is delivered to the cervical vagus nerve at an intensity that is insufficient to elicit pathological or acute physiological side effects and without the requirement of an enabling physiological feature or triggering physiological marker. The patient's physiology is monitored to identify periods of sleep. In one embodiment, upon sensing a condition indicative of tachyarrhythmia following a period of bradycardia, as naturally occurs during sleep, an enhanced “boost” dose of bi-directional neural stimulation intended to “break” the tachyarrhythmic condition is delivered. In a further embodiment, the boost dose is delivered upon sensing a physiological pattern indicative of Cheyne-Stokes respiration. |
| US10449353B2 |
Electrode assemblies, methods, and components thereof for implantable medical electrical leads
An implantable medical electrical lead includes an electrode assembly in which an electrical junction between a first conductor and an inner surface of a first electrode of the assembly is wedged within a first channel of at least one core member of the assembly, around which the first electrode extends. The at least one core member is formed from an insulating material, and the first channel may be one of a plurality of longitudinally extending channels arrayed around a circumference of a central lumen of the assembly, which is defined by the at least one core member. The first conductor extends along a length of the assembly, for example, defined between the first electrode and a second electrode thereof, in a helical path that travels around the central lumen. |
| US10449350B2 |
Connector for aseptic connection
Provided is a connector for substantially aseptic connection of tubing, that includes a central tubular stem member with a line connection end and a coupling end having an annular gasket arranged to engage a similar annular gasket on a similar second connector in sealing abutment and a tubular socket member, concentrically arranged outside the stem member, having a flange concentrically arranged outside the coupling end and a cover film releasably bonded to the flange and covering the coupling end of the stem member, the annular gasket and at least a portion of the flange. The socket member is rotatable around the stem member and the connector also has an annular seal member in sealing abutment between an inside of the socket member and an outside of the stem member. |
| US10449349B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods including encapsulated cosmetics
Single layer and multilayer vesicles with actives inside are delivered into living tissue. Then, the vesicles are disrupted using ultrasound. The vesicles are used to create an image in the tissue or for the delivery of certain actives to the skin. |
| US10449347B2 |
Tattoo machine tube with ink reservoir
A tube for a tattoo machine has a tube portion and a grip portion. The tube portion has a first ink storage cavity, and the grip portion extends about the tube portion so that the proximal end, the distal end, and the sidewall of the grip portion cooperate with the tube portion to define a second ink storage cavity. The second ink storage cavity is in fluid communication with a needle receiving passage of the tube portion and at least a portion of the sidewall is flexible so that upon application of a compressive force on the flexible portion of the grip portion, a volume of ink is transferable from the second ink storage cavity, into the needle receiving passage, and into the first ink storage cavity. |
| US10449346B2 |
Tattooing needle assembly
An improved tattooing needle assembly and support assembly for the needle assembly are provided. The needle assembly includes a needle component extending through a main case into an aperture assembly. The needle component is configured to reciprocate between a stowed configuration, in which a tip of the needle component is positioned within the aperture assembly, and a deployed configuration, in which the tip extends beyond the aperture assembly. A tattooing machine causes the needle component to move to the deployed configuration while opposed magnets bias the needle component back towards the stowed configuration. Using a needle protection sleeve, the needle assembly can be removed from and/or installed onto a tattooing machine without requiring a user to come into direct contact with the needle assembly. By securing the needle protection sleeve to a support assembly, the removal and/or installation of the needle assembly becomes a one-hand operation. |
| US10449343B2 |
Device for dispensing and applying a liquid
This invention relates to a device, a system and a method for applying a volume of liquid to a treatment surface. The device includes a container for containing the liquid, a pump for extracting liquid from the container, an actuator for operating the pump, and a collapsible receptacle for accommodating extracted liquid. |
| US10449341B2 |
Face soaking device
Face soaking devices (devices) and methods of use are described and disclosed. In some embodiments the device may comprise a vessel and a vessel neck gasket. The vessel may be configured to hold a liquid to submerge a face of a user or a portion thereof. The vessel neck gasket may be (removably) joined to the vessel. The vessel neck gasket may be configured to comfortably accommodate a portion of the user's neck. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a breathing apparatus that may be in removable contact with: the vessel, with a head rest subassembly, and/or with the user. The breathing apparatus may be configured to permit the user to breathe while the user's face may be submerged within the liquid. When the vessel may be filled with the liquid to at least a sufficient level, the user may soak the face or the portion thereof, such that the skin being soaked receives a benefit. |
| US10449340B2 |
Surgical access assembly and method of using same
A surgical access assembly is described that includes an outer sheath and a selectively removable obturator. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration. The outer sheath further includes a gripping member, wherein the gripping member includes at least one retaining notch formed on an outer surface thereof. |
| US10449339B2 |
Catheter with stepped skived hypotube
Catheter having a hypotube with a skive defined by a first angled cut, an axial cut, and a second angled cut. A midshaft member includes a guidewire lumen and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with an inflation lumen of the hypotube, the inflation lumen of the midshaft member configured to receive at least a portion of the hypotube. A distal tubular shaft member extends distally from the midshaft member. The distal tubular shaft member has a guidewire lumen and an inflation lumen defined therein, the guidewire lumen of the distal tubular shaft member in fluid communication with the guidewire lumen of the midshaft member. The inflation lumen of the distal tubular shaft member is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen of the midshaft member and a balloon is coupled to the distal tubular shaft member and in fluid communication with the inflation lumen. |
| US10449338B2 |
Catheter and method of manufacturing the same
A catheter that includes a balloon. The balloon has an elastic inner layer and an elastic outer layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are inflatable and deflatable in response to a change of internal pressure of the balloon. The catheter includes a tubular reinforcement member positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer of the balloon in the radial direction of the balloon. At least part of the reinforcement member is not directly fixed to the inner and outer layers. The reinforcement member includes a wire-shaped member. The first end portion and the second end portion of the reinforcement member include ring-shaped inflation restrictors fused to the wire-shaped member. The inflation restrictors restrict inflation of the first and second end portions of the reinforcement member in the radial direction when the inner and outer layers inflate. |
| US10449337B2 |
Systems and methods for selective auto-retroperfusion along with regional mild hypothermia
Systems and methods for selective auto-retroperfusion along with regional mild hypothermia. In at least one embodiment of a system for providing a retroperfusion therapy to a venous vessel of the present disclosure, the system comprises a catheter for controlling blood perfusion pressure, the catheter comprising a body having a proximal open end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal open end and the distal end, and a plurality of orifices disposed thereon, each of the orifices in fluid communication with the lumen, and at least one expandable balloon, each of the at least one expandable balloons coupled with the body, having an interior that is in fluid communication with the lumen, and adapted to move between an expanded configuration and a deflated configuration, and a flow unit for regulating the flow and pressure of a bodily fluid, and a regional hypothermia system operably coupled to the catheter, the regional hypothermia system operable to reduce and/or regulate a temperature of the bodily fluid flowing therethrough. |
| US10449336B2 |
Temporary occlusions balloon devices and methods for preventing blood flow through a vascular perforation
A device for occluding a perforation in a blood vessel includes an expandable member. The expandable member includes a central expandable balloon disposed between a proximal and a distal balloon, wherein the proximal and distal balloons each contain first and second compositions, respectively. The proximal, central and distal balloons have respective stiffnesses, and the central balloon has a third stiffness that is less than the first and second stiffnesses. Upon expansion, the central balloon causes the proximal balloon and the distal balloon to substantially simultaneously release the first and second compositions, thereby allowing the first composition and the second composition to combine in-situ and form, therein, a biocompatible foam to occlude a perforation within the vasculature. |
| US10449332B2 |
Guide wire luer hub
A guide wire luer hub has an elongated hub body with a longitudinal lumen having a plurality of transitions between different lumen sections with different diameters and/or taper angles. The guide wire luer hub is adapted for use with a coaxial guide wire tubing extending from a catheter control handle, where the coaxial tubing has an outer cover or tubing coaxially surrounding a guide wire inner body with a lumen adapted to receive a guide wire, including a guide wire having a floppy, U-bend distal end. |
| US10449329B2 |
Intermittent urinary catheter assembly and an adapter assembly for an intermittent urinary catheter
An intermittent urinary catheter assembly (20) comprises a catheter tube (22) having a proximal insertion end (24) and a distal end (26) remote from the proximal insertion end and a lumen (28) which extends from at or near the proximal insertion end to the distal end for draining urine from a human bladder. The intermittent urinary catheter assembly includes a urine discharge sleeve (34) associated with the discharge opening (30) of the catheter tube, and the urine discharge sleeve has a compact stowed configuration and is extendable into a deployed configuration for directing urine flow. Alternatively, an adapter assembly (50″) comprises a fitting or nipple (52″) having a urine passageway for insertion into a funnel (40″) associated with a urine discharge end of an intermittent urinary catheter, and a discharge funnel (42″) associated with the fitting or nipple, and an extendable urine discharge sleeve (34″) within the discharge funnel. |
| US10449325B2 |
Positive airway pressure respiration mask
A nasal respiratory mask system configured to be placed on a user's face to provide respiratory gas under positive pressure to the user, the nasal respiratory mask system includes: a nasal mask shell configured to cover a user's nose and mouth, the nasal mask shell includes a first valve opening and a second valve opening, wherein the first valve opening is configured to receive a respiratory tube connected to a positive gas pressure source, wherein the second valve opening is configured to enable the entrance of fresh air when the pressure within the nasal mask shell cavity falls below a threshold pressure; and a securing system configured to secure the nasal mask shell to the user's face, wherein the securing system includes at least one horizontal securing strap, wherein the horizontal securing strap extends from a first side face of the nasal mask shell to a second side face of the nasal mask. |
| US10449322B2 |
Systems and methods for heating and humidifying inspired gases during mechanical ventilation
Systems and methods for heating and/or humidifying a respiratory gas or gas mixture delivered to a human or animal patient during spontaneous or mechanical ventilation. |
| US10449320B2 |
Sensing and control arrangements for respiratory device
Various characteristics of a gas flow can be sensed at the end of a respiratory conduit near the patient interface using a sensing module. The sensing module can be removable from the patient end of the respiratory conduit for ease of use and ease of cleaning. The sensor module can transmit sensor data over the same wires used to heat the respiratory conduit. |
| US10449315B2 |
Respiratory masks with gusseted cushions
A respiratory mask assembly for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes a frame, a cushion which at least in part defines a cavity adapted to receive at least a patient's nose, and an air delivery connection supported by the frame and adapted to connect an air delivery conduit to supply air to the cavity. The cushion includes a face contacting portion, a non-face contacting portion, and a gusset portion between the face contacting portion and the non-face contacting portion. The gusset portion includes a hanging portion that, when seen in cross-section, hangs over an adjacent exterior surface of the cushion. The gusset portion includes a first point adjacent to the face contacting portion and a second point adjacent to the non-face contacting portion, and the first point is offset radially outwardly from the second point. |
| US10449308B2 |
Laminar evaporator
The disclosure relates to a laminar evaporator including an electrical resistance heating element for pulse heating and evaporation of an inhalationally receivable material distributed or distributable on the heating element surface by an electric heating current flowing or flowable in a laminar manner with at least two electrical contacts or poles for introducing the heating current into the resistance heating element, wherein the resistance heating element has at least one slot-shaped recess constricting lines of flux of an original electric field forming or formable between the at least two electrical contacts or poles and comprises a porous structure having a porosity of 70% or greater holding or capable of holding the material. |
| US10449307B2 |
Nebulizer vibrating aperture plate drive frequency control and monitoring
A nebulizer has an aperture plate, a mounting, an actuator, and an aperture plate drive circuit (2-4). A controller measures an electrical drive parameter at each of a plurality of measuring points, each measuring point having a drive frequency; and based on the values of the parameter at the measuring points makes a determination of optimum drive frequency and also an end-of-dose prediction. The controller performs a short scan at regular sub-second intervals at which drive current is measured at two measuring points with different drive frequencies. According to drive parameter measurements at these points the controller determines if a full scan sweeping across a larger number of measuring points should be performed. The full scan provides the optimum drive frequency for the device and also an end of dose indication. |
| US10449305B2 |
Device for protecting a needle, syringe provided with such a device, and method for producing pre-filled cemented needle syringes
The invention relates to a method for producing pre-filled cemented needle syringes, comprising the following steps: a device (D) for protecting the needle onto syringe bodies (2), the device comprising an external sleeve which can move along a longitudinal axis between a forward position in which it covers the needle, and a retracted position in which it does not cover the needle, means for returning the sleeve to the forward position, and a needle protector; arranging the syringe bodies (2), which are provided with the protective device, in recesses (O204) provided in a holder (200); placing the holder (200) in a container (100) for transport; removing the holder from the container; filling each syringe body with an active principle; inserting a plunger into each syringe; and removing the syringes (1) from their holder for the purpose of inspection and labelling. |
| US10449303B2 |
Injection device
Injection device comprising a tubular elongated main body, a needle shield slidably arranged in said main body, a needle shield link slidably connected to said needle shield, a enclosure containing medicament arranged in said main body, a needle connected to said enclosure, a plunger operatively arranged to said enclosure for ejecting said medicament through said needle and arranged on its upper part with a number of outwardly extending stop members, spring means arranged to said plunger for operating said plunger, a dose activating means, a needle shield spring surrounding the needle shield link. The invention is characterized in that said injection device further comprises a first tubular member rotationally and slidably arranged inside said needle shield link, said tubular member comprises a number or ridges and protrusions on both its outer and inner surfaces, said ridges and protrusions on the outer surface of the tubular member co-operate with guide members arranged on the inner surface of said needle shield link, said ridges and protrusions on the inner surface of the tubular member co-operate with the outwardly extending stop members of the plunger that said injection device further comprises a second tubular member arranged inside said housing, arranged and designed with a number of ridges and protrusions on its inner and outer surfaces capable of setting and delivering a certain preset dose. |
| US10449295B2 |
Syringe assembly
A syringe assembly includes a first syringe having a first syringe outer cylinder filled with a first liquid, and a first gasket; a second syringe having a second syringe outer cylinder filled with a second liquid, and a second gasket; and a pusher assembly which performs a pushing operation of collectively moving the first and second gaskets. The pusher assembly includes a first pusher having a distal portion connected to the first gasket; a second pusher branching from the first pusher, extending distally, having a distal portion connected to the second gasket; and an operation section which is provided on a proximal-side extension line of the first pusher and is operated for the pushing operation. |
| US10449293B2 |
Injection needle, injection apparatus employing same and method of making
A fluid injection needle has a relatively precision fluid flow path. The needle comprises a needle shaft and a sizing shaft axially extending within the needle shaft lumen a selected distance distal of a fluid entry port into the lumen. The sizing shaft has a cross-sectional size smaller than the lumen to define a fluid flow path between the sizing shaft and the needle shaft. An injection device employing such an injection needle and a method of making such a needle are also disclosed. |
| US10449288B2 |
Irrigation and aspiration device
An irrigation and aspiration device includes a drive assembly, an evacuation chamber, and a delivery apparatus. The delivery apparatus includes an evacuation tube configured to hold an irrigation solution and a vacuum tube that is in fluid communication with the evacuation chamber. The drive assembly is configured to store a restoration energy within the evacuation chamber and force the irrigation solution out of the evacuation tube in response to an applied force. The device is configured to use the restoration energy to draw an aspiration fluid into the vacuum tube. |
| US10449285B2 |
Method for controlling a blood treatment apparatus and apparatuses
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a blood treatment apparatus, with the conveying of blood using a blood pump, with the patient venous tubing clamp closed, until a predetermined volume of fluid has passed out of the blood tubing set through the membrane and into the dialysis fluid chamber. It also relates to a control and regulating apparatus and a treatment apparatus. It further relates to a computer program, a computer program product and a digital storage medium. |
| US10449283B2 |
System and method for selecting and culturing cells
A cell processing system includes at least one processor connectable to a source container filled with a biological fluid, the at least one processor including a spinning membrane configured to receive and separate target cells from the biological fluid, the target cells exiting at a first outlet, one or more containers selectively connected to the first outlet; and, and a magnet. The system also includes a controller coupled to the at least one processor and configured to operate the spinning membrane to receive biological fluid from the source container and to direct the target cells to one of the one or more containers, to pause to permit magnetic particles to be associated with the target cells, and to operate the spinning membrane to receive the contents of one of the one or more containers with the magnet applied to the target cells associated with the magnetic particles. |
| US10449282B2 |
Container with a connector for connection to a fluid preparation device
A combination includes a container having a connecting portion, and a fluid preparation device, in particular a dialysis machine. The fluid preparation device is configured for mounting and connecting the connecting portion of the container. The fluid preparation device includes at least one line in fluid communication with an interior of the container in the connected position of the container. The container is filled with a first medium, and includes a reservoir containing a second medium. The fluid preparation device includes a rod-shaped element for opening the reservoir so that the first medium and the second medium are mixed with each other. |
| US10449281B2 |
Method and device for creating turbulence by pulsating flow
A method and a device use pulsed flow profiles in the addition of a solution to an extracorporeal circulation to improve the mixing of the added solution with the blood, in particular in regional anticoagulation with citrate. Extracorporeal blood treatment processes are usually carried out with anticoagulation of the blood. In regional anticoagulation with citrate, sometimes a clot is observed in the extracorporeal blood circulation at the point of addition of the calcium infusion solution. If the extracorporeal circulation becomes occluded, the treatment must be interrupted. To prevent this, the method and device add the calcium infusion solution with a pulsed flow profile, with which better mixing is achieved. |
| US10449279B2 |
Guide features for percutaneous catheter pump
A catheter assembly can include a cannula disposed at a distal portion of the catheter assembly. The cannula can have a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The cannula can be arranged to permit the flow of blood therethrough when in the expanded configuration. The catheter assembly can comprise a tip member coupled with a distal portion of the cannula. A guide feature can be configured to receive a guidewire through a guide lumen formed through the guide feature. The catheter assembly can be configured such that, when the catheter assembly is inserted into a patient with the guidewire, the guidewire passes through the guide lumen and along at least a portion of an outer surface of the catheter assembly. |
| US10449277B2 |
Cardiac support systems and methods for chronic use
A high efficiency cardiac support system is suitable for chronic use in treating heart failure, wherein the system includes an implantable rotary blood pump, an implantable power module, a wireless power transfer subsystem, a patient monitor, and a programmer. In a cardiac support system, the cumulative efficiencies of the components of the system are capable of providing therapeutically effective blood flow for a typical day of awake hours using the energy from a single wireless recharge of an implanted rechargeable energy source. Moreover, the implantable rechargeable energy source may be recharged during a normal sleep period of 8 hours or less. The system may provide full or partial cardiac support without the need for external wearable batteries, controllers, or cables. |
| US10449275B2 |
Anatomic fit of a percutaneous VAD for right heart support
An apparatus is disclosed including: a cannula having a shape closely matched to the anatomy of the right ventricle of the human heart, where the cannula has an outflow port configured to be located proximal the pulmonary artery and an inflow port located proximal the inferior vena cava. In some embodiments, the cannula is a close fit to the anatomy of at least 90%, 95%, or more of the population. |
| US10449272B2 |
Hydrogel composition and method for using the same
The present disclosure provides a hydrogel composition including: a hydrogel having a structure represented by Formula (I) or Formula (II) shown as follows: A-B-BOX-B-A, Formula (I); B-A-B-(BOX-BAB)n-BOX-B-A-B, Formula (II), wherein, A is a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol polymer, B is a hydrophobic polyester polymer, BOX is a bifunctional group monomer of 2,2′-Bis(2-oxazoline) for coupling di-block of A-B or tri-block of B-A-B, and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0; and an anti-adhesion additive, wherein the anti-adhesion additive comprises a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound, a polymer or a combination thereof. |
| US10449271B2 |
Matrix scaffold with antimicrobial activity
The invention provides a scaffold of extracellular matrix polymers with recombinant chimeric peptides tethered thereto. The invention also provides recombinant chimeric peptides of antimicrobial peptides and extracellular matrix binding domains. The invention also provides methods for treating chronic wounds using the scaffold and/or recombinant chimeric peptides. |
| US10449269B2 |
Particle conjugated prosthetic patches and methods of making and using thereof
Composite prosthetic patches with covalently bound particles for controlled drug release, and methods of making and using thereof, have been developed. The particles may encapsulate one or more therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent(s). Generally, the prosthetic patches are decellularized extracellular matrix such as bovine or porcine pericardium or synthetic polymeric materials. The size of the particles ranges from between 1 nm and 1000 μm, preferably from between 10 nm and 500 nm. In some embodiments, the agent is a therapeutic agent for treatment of neointimal hyperplasia. In other embodiments, the agent is a therapeutic agent for suppressing or resolving inflammation. In yet other embodiments, the agent is a therapeutic for mitigating scarring. |
| US10449268B2 |
Stable hydrogel compositions including additives
Dermal filler hydrogel compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them to treat soft tissue conditions, such as wrinkles, are provided. The compositions contain a crosslinked hyaluronic acid-based polymer and one or more additional ingredients, and are stable to sterilization by heat and/or pressure treatment. The additional ingredients include vasoconstrictive agents, antioxidant agents, such as a ascorbic acid agents, and/or anesthetic agents. |
| US10449264B2 |
Device for sterilization of a fluid phase
A device in which exhaust fluid from a facility or equipment for treating biologically active material is heated to a temperature of at least 400° C. to kill or denature hazardous agents, and conveyed through a metal filter with no more than 0.1 μm pore size, which is heated, preferably by the fluid, to essentially the same temperature. The relevant temperature is maintained during operation in both the fluid and the filter. Since the filter is dimensioned to trap microbial agents like bacteria and viruses and the temperature of the filter surfaces is sufficient for sterilization, microbial agents are bound to come into contact with said surfaces and a very high degree of sterilization certainty is reached. The filter is welded to the device body to provide a seamless structure. Heating and filtration are both alone sufficient for removing biohazardous agents, so the device provides double security. |
| US10449260B2 |
Enhanced in vivo targeting of radiolabelled peptides with the means of enzyme inhibitors
The present invention relates to a compound that inhibits the activity of a degrading enzyme for use in combination with a therapeutic or diagnostic compound, preferably a moiety conjugated peptide, in the diagnosis and/or treatment of a disease, in particular cancer, to enhance targeting of the therapeutic or diagnostic compound to the disease site. |
| US10449259B2 |
Enzyme-responsive peptide nanofiber compositions and uses thereof
The disclosure provides compositions comprising peptide-based nanofiber precursors and methods of using the same to inhibit cancerous cell growth and/or to deliver therapeutic or diagnostic agents to cells, e.g., cancerous cells. The compositions of the present technology include peptide-based nanofiber precursors as well as carrier complexes comprising a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and a peptide-based nanofiber precursor. Also provided herein are methods for delivering a therapeutic or diagnostic agent to a cell comprising contacting the cell with a carrier complex including a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and a peptide-based nanofiber precursor. |
| US10449258B2 |
Antibody drug conjugate, intermediate, preparation method, pharmaceutical composition and uses thereof
Disclosed are an antibody drug conjugate IB, which uses ether linkages for connection, and improves the water solubility, stability and cytotoxicity in vivo and in intro, and an intermediate, a pharmaceutical composition, and uses of the antibody drug conjugate. The antibody drug conjugate has simple synthetic steps and a high yield. |
| US10449255B2 |
Hydrogel formulation with mild adhesion
The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders. |
| US10449252B2 |
Inhibition of CD69 for treatment of inflammatory conditions
A method of treating or reducing at least one inflammatory condition or the susceptibility to at least one inflammatory condition is provided involving administering at least one CD69 antagonist to a subject, wherein the subject has been diagnosed with at least one inflammatory condition, or a susceptibility to the same. CD69 antagonists can include one or more of an anti-CD69 antibody, an anti-CD69 aptamer, a CD69 mRNA antagonist, and a small molecule pharmaceutical. |
| US10449250B2 |
Anti-sclerostin antibody, antigen binding fragment and medical use thereof
Provided is a humanized antibody and chimeric antibody that specifically binds human sclerostin. The antibodies can be used for treating human bone metabolism related diseases such as osteoporosis (OP). |
| US10449238B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against prostate cancer and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10449235B2 |
Use of creatine kinase and derived peptides thereof to relieve pain
Some embodiments are directed to the use of creatine kinase or fragments thereof which induce analgesia, and also to the use of pharmaceutical compositions including the same, to relieve pain. |
| US10449230B2 |
Polymyxin derived cell penetrating scaffolds
Provided are transporters based on polymyxin B. Also provided are methods of using the transporters for intracellular delivery of cargo and methods of enhancing intracellular uptake of cargo. |
| US10449221B2 |
Differentiation of stem cells into thyroid tissue
Embodiments herein relate in vitro methods of stem cell differentiation into thyroid hormone producing cells and tissues, and methods of use of these cells. |
| US10449220B2 |
Micronized placental compositions comprising a chelator
Provided herein are micronized placental compositions composed of micronized placental tissue component, such as amnion or chorion and/or filler bound to one or more chelating agents, which in turn are optionally bound, reversibly, to pharmacologically active metal ions. Further provided are methods of making and using the placental compositions. The compositions have numerous therapeutic applications. |
| US10449219B2 |
Disease prevention and alleviation by human myoblast transplantation
Methods and materials are described for human genome prophylaxis and therapy of diseases using myoblast transfer. These methods result in gene transcript changes in multiple pathways. Linking the myoblast transfer technology development from DMD, cardiomyopathy, and Type-II diabetes, the myoblast transfer demonstrably mediates its effect through transfer of the normal myoblast nuclei that supply the complete human genome, in addition to just replenishing the missing gene(s) or the aberrant gene(s). The replacement genes then transcribe to produce the necessary proteins or factors for genetic repair. A variety of uses of this technology are described, including that for disease treatment, disease prevention, drug discovery, and selection of superior cells and clones for therapy. |
| US10449214B2 |
Use of hyaluronic acid
A gel containing hyaluronic acid in a crosslinked form or in a mixture of a crosslinked and non-crosslinked form is injected into the periosteum of a bone in order to heal and/or regenerate bones or tissue surrounding bones in humans or vertebrates. |
| US10449213B2 |
Combinatorial approach to treating Alzheimer's disease
A therapeutically effective composition for treating Alzheimer's disease includes a pharmaceutically acceptable dosage form comprising melatonin, resveratrol, EGCG, and vitamin B12 combined in a therapeutically effective amount. A combinatorial treatment method for Alzheimer's disease includes administering to a human having Alzheimer's disease a therapeutically effective combination of melatonin, resveratrol, EGCG, and vitamin B12. A method of treating Alzheimer's disease includes administering to a human having Alzheimer's disease a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable dosage form comprising melatonin, resveratrol, EGCG, and vitamin B12. |
| US10449211B2 |
Compositions and methods for activating “stimulator of interferon gene”—dependent signalling
The present invention provides highly active cyclic-di-nucleotide (CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via a recently discovered cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes), In particular, the CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic purine dinucleotides induce human STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic purine dinucleotides present in the composition are 2′-fluoro substituted, bis-3′,5′CDNs, and most preferably one or more 2′,2″-diF-Rp,Rp, bis-3′,5′CDNs. |
| US10449207B2 |
Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diesters
The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to compositions and methods for treating viral diseases and cancer. There are disclosed lipophilic antiviral and anticancer acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diesters, preparation thereof, and methods of using the compounds to treat viral diseases and cancer. |
| US10449206B2 |
Indolealkylamino-withasteroid conjugates and method of use
A group of indolealkylamino-withasteroid conjugates, isolated and purified from Withania somnifera, are described. A synthetic method of making an indolealkylamino-withasteroid compound is provided. In vitro acetyl cholinesterase inhibitory activity and methods for treatment of dementia and dementia-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, and anxiety and depressive disorders in mammals are demonstrated with these novel compositions. |
| US10449198B2 |
Method for treating pain
The present invention relates to a method of treating pain in a patient in need of such treatment, said method comprising administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate: wherein Q is as defined herein. |
| US10449197B2 |
Systems and methods for treating cancer
Embodiments of the invention provide a method of treating cancer, the method comprising providing a subject having cancer cells, and contacting the cancer cells with a therapeutically effective amount of a G2/M checkpoint inhibitor. Embodiments of the invention also provide a method of treating cancer in a subject, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a sample of the cancer cells from the subject; (b) determining if at least a portion of the sample of the cancer cells is LKB 1 deficient; and (c) contacting the cancer cells with a therapeutically effective amount of a G2/M checkpoint inhibitor. |
| US10449194B2 |
Formulations of 5-fluorocytosine and uses thereof
The disclosure provides an extended release formulation of 5-fluorocytosine. In another aspect, a method of treating a fungal disease is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a fungus-treating effective amount of a composition comprising 5-fluorocytosine. In yet another aspect, a method of treating a cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a sufficient amount of an expression vector to induce expression of cytosine deaminase which is capable of converting 5-fluorocytosine to 5-fluorouracil in cells of the cancer and a cancer-treating effective amount of a composition comprising 5-fluorocytosine. |
| US10449191B2 |
Treatment of prostate cancer
Methods for treating prostate cancer, including advanced prostate cancer, in a subject in need thereof, include administering once-daily to the subject, at least 80 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4- tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Another method includes: administering once-daily to the subject in need thereof, an oral load dose formulation having from 240 mg to 480 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and thereafter administering once-daily to the subject, an oral maintenance dose formulation having 80 mg to 160 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10449190B2 |
Alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acid and derivatives and other GRAS-based prodrugs of opioids and uses thereof
The invention describes pharmaceutical compounds and compositions comprised of a ligand attached to opioids in a manner that substantially decreases or deters the potential for opioid abuse, addiction, illicit and illegal use, and overdose. When delivered at the proper dosage, the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent. |
| US10449189B2 |
Therapeutic agent for fibrosis
Provided are a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutical composition exerting an excellent prophylactic or therapeutic effect on fibrosis and symptoms associated with fibrosis. The therapeutic agent for fibrosis comprises 4-[2-fluoro-4-[[[(2-phenylacetyl)amino]thioxomethyl]amino]-phenoxy]-7-methoxy-N-methyl-6-quinolinecarboxamide or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. |
| US10449187B2 |
Formulations of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)methyl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide
Provided herein are lyophilized formulations of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)methyl)-2,2-difluoroacetamide or a stereisomer or mixture of stereisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, prodrug, solvate, hydrate, co-crystal, clathrate, or polymorph thereof. Methods of using the formulations and dosage forms for treating, managing, and/or preventing cancer are also provided herein. |
| US10449185B2 |
Formulations of pimavanserin
Provided herein are capsules containing pimavanserin, processes for manufacturing said capsule, and pharmaceutical compositions containing pimavanserin. |
| US10449184B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions of therapeutically active compounds
Provided are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound or pharmaceutical composition described herein. |
| US10449183B2 |
Methods for inhibiting preterm labor and uterine contractility disorders and preventing cervical ripening
The invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting or preventing preterm birth, inhibiting or delaying cervical ripening, inhibiting myometrial contractility and treating or inhibiting uterine contractility disorders. The methods comprise administering an effective amount of a composition comprising steroid hormones such as soluble progesterone. |
| US10449181B2 |
Treatment of autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
It is provided herein a method of treating an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a patient by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition of a compound that is a positive allosteric modulator of the GABAA receptor having a selectivity towards an α1 subunit of the receptor. |
| US10449179B2 |
Stable veterinary anthelmintic formulations
Described herein are stable veterinary formulations and methods of treatment and use, comprising at least one macrocyclic lactone and levamisole as active anthelmintic agents, optionally also with at least one benzimidazole class anthelmintic, wherein the actives are solubilized together in a solvent system comprising dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The veterinary formulations, methods and use thereof include the ability to deliver two or more anthelmintic actives in the one solution (or suspension) while also maintaining formulation stability when stored over a period of time. Delivery of different anthelmintics with different activities allows several classes of parasite to be targeted in one dose. |
| US10449178B2 |
Glucocorticoid receptor modulators to treat pancreatic cancer
Methods and compositions for treating a subject hosting a non-ACTH-secreting pancreatic tumor are disclosed. The methods include administering to the subject a chemotherapeutic agent and a glucocorticoid receptor modulator (GRM), preferably a selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator (SGRM), to reduce the tumor load in the subject. The GRM may be a nonsteroidal GRM, and may be a nonsteroidal SGRM. The non-ACTH-secreting pancreatic tumor may be an exocrine pancreatic tumor.The nonsteroidal SGRM may be a nonsteroidal compound comprising: a fused azadecalin structure; a heteroaryl ketone fused azadecalin structure; or an octahydro fused azadecalin structure. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a chemotherapeutic agent and a GRM are disclosed. The GRM in such pharmaceutical compositions may be a nonsteroidal GRM, and may be a SGRM, such as a nonsteroidal SGRM. The nonsteroidal SGRM may comprise: a fused azadecalin structure; a heteroaryl ketone fused azadecalin structure; or an octahydro fused azadecalin structure. |
| US10449177B2 |
Methods of treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and related disorders
The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and for inhibiting, reducing, delaying and/or preventing the progression of MCI to Alzheimer's disease. The methods entail administering an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of tropisetron, disulfuram, honokiol and nimetazepam. The methods also are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of amyloidogenic diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. |
| US10449175B2 |
Rinse-off chemical mousse containing benzoyl peroxide
A composition is described for a topical application, in the form of a rinse-off mousse, including no or only a small quantity of foaming surfactants. The composition can include a medium that is cosmetically or pharmaceutically compatible with a topical application, and benzoyl peroxide. The composition can also include at least one intermediate composition, at least one gas-generating agent, at least one agent activating the at least one gas-generating agent, and benzoyl peroxide. A kit or a single container with a plurality of compartments including this composition is also described. |
| US10449173B2 |
Method for treating overactive bladders and a device for storage and administration of topical oxybutynin compositions
The invention relates to a method for treating overactive bladders and a device for storing and administering non-occluded oxybutynin topical compositions. |
| US10449164B2 |
Methods of treating ocular disorders using semifluorinated alkanes
The invention provides novel compositions comprising at least two or more semifluorinated alkanes. The compositions can be used as medicines that are topically administered to an eye or ophthalmic tissue, such as for use in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) and/or meibomian gland dysfunction and symptoms associated therewith. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions. |
| US10449159B2 |
Methods and compositions particularly for treatment of attention deficit disorder
There is described, inter alia, a coated bead comprising: (a) a granule; (b) a first layer coated over the granule, the first layer comprising a first amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient comprising a central nervous system stimulant; and (c) a second layer coated over the first layer, the second layer being present in an amount sufficient to substantially delay release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient in the first layer until after the coated bead reaches a distal intestine portion of a subject to whom the coated bead is administered; and (d) the third layer coated over the second layer, the third layer comprising a second amount of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, the third layer being configured to permit substantially immediate release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient comprised therein. Embodiments related to a solid oral pharmaceutical composition are also described. |
| US10449155B2 |
Drug introducing agent for administration into a living body and manufacturing method
The present invention provides carbonate apatites with a suitable particle size (average particle size and maximum particle size) as well as small variance (σ2) of particle sizes.Provided is a method of manufacturing a carbonate apatite, the method comprising the step of incubating a mixture comprising a calcium ion, a phosphate ion, and a hydrocarbon ion, wherein an incubation temperature is 10° C. or lower and an incubation time of 10 minutes or less. Further, a carbonate apatite made by this method (e.g., carbonate apatite with a maximum particle size of 700 nm, average particle size of 30 nm and drug encapsulation rate of 98%, all in nanometer size) is provided. |
| US10449150B2 |
Fluidic system for high throughput preparation of microparticles and nanoparticles
A fiber fluidic system may be used to produce particles (e.g., NPs and/or microparticles). The fiber fluidic system may include a cylinder with a plurality of elongated fibers oriented along a length of the cylinder. The cylinder may have a first opening at or near a first end of the cylinder and a second opening downstream of the first opening. A constrained phase fluid may be provided through the first opening and a free phase fluid may be provided through the second opening to produce particles (e.g., NPs and/or microparticles) through a second end of the cylinder. The fiber fluidic system may be used to continuously produce the particles at high throughput. |
| US10449146B2 |
Methods of treating parkinson's disease by administration of apomorphine to an oral mucosa
Methods and pharmaceutical unit dosage forms for treating Parkinson's disease in a subject (e.g., an “off” episode in a subject having Parkinson's disease) are described. The pharmaceutical unit dosage forms are films having a first portion including particles containing an acid addition salt of apomorphine and a second portion containing a pH neutralizing agent. The pharmaceutical unit dosage forms can be flexible and have toughness greater than 100 g×mm. The methods can involve administering to a subject having Parkinson's disease a therapeutic dose sufficient to produce an apomorphine plasma concentrate of at least 2.64 ng/mL within 45 minutes after the administration. The subject may be identified as having low uptake, medium uptake, or high uptake of apomorphine administered via oral mucosa. |
| US10449144B2 |
WT1 peptide cancer vaccine composition for transdermal administration
The present invention provides a cancer vaccine composition for transdermal administration for inducing cellular immunity, comprising (i) a WT1 peptide and/or a modified WT1 peptide; and (ii) a cellular immunity induction promoter. The composition efficiently induces cellular immunity against a cancer in a subject. |
| US10449140B2 |
Composition based on styling powder and/or sebum-absorbing powder and an aluminium salt
A subject of the present invention is a composition comprising: a) at least one sebum-absorbing powder with a sebum uptake of greater than or equal to 35 ml/100 g, and/or at least one styling powder; b) at least one aluminum salt other than the sebum-absorbing powders with a sebum uptake of greater than or equal to 35 ml/100 g, and/or than the styling powders; c) optionally a propellant. A subject of the present invention is also to a process for the thy-washing and cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, comprising a step of applying the composition to the hair. |
| US10449138B2 |
Cosmetic composition
Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, wax, optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition. |
| US10449132B2 |
Process for treating hair
The present invention relates to a process for reducing the frizziness and improving the manageability of the hair, wherein the hair is treated with a cleansing composition and/or a conditioning composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof. |
| US10449130B2 |
Method and composition for inhibiting aged skin
A method and composition for inhibiting aged skin by topically applying to human skin a topical anti-aging composition. The method involves applying the human skin of afflicted area with an effective amount of the anti-aging composition containing chromium chloride, thiamine mononitrate, magnesium sulfate, and dmae bitartrate for a period of time sufficient to impart the appearance of aged skin. The topical composition is formulated into a pharmaceutically acceptable medium to optimize glucose uptake into the skin cells to properly replace iron production of skin cells, thereby inhibiting the appearance of aged skin. |
| US10449129B2 |
Encapsulates of salicylic acid and polysalicylic acid derivatives
The present technology relates to compositions comprising encapsulates, wherein the encapsulates include salicylic acid derivatives such as polysalicylic acid or its derivatives; as well as cosmetic, topical and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. The present technology provides improved compositions and systems comprising such compounds. |
| US10449125B2 |
Polymer for a glass ionomer cement
A process for producing a water-soluble, hydrolysis-stable, polymerizable polymer, comprising a) a step of copolymerizing a mixture comprising (i) a first copolymerizable monomer comprising at least one optionally protected carboxylic acid group and a first polymerizable organic moiety, and (ii) a second copolymerizable monomer comprising one or more optionally protected primary and/or secondary amino groups and a second polymerizable organic moiety, for obtaining an amino group containing copolymer; b) a step of coupling to the amino group containing copolymer a compound having a polymerizable moiety and a functional group reactive with an amino group of repeating units derived from the second copolymerizable monomer in the amino group containing copolymer obtained in the first step wherein the optionally protected amino group is deprotected, so that polymerizable pendant groups are linked to the backbone by hydrolysis-stable linking groups, and, optionally, a step of deprotecting the protected carboxylic acid group after step (a) or step (b), for obtaining a polymerizable polymer. |
| US10449122B2 |
Tube securement system
The invention relates to systems for securing a tube (e.g. feeding tube) and/or a patient interface or a dermal patch to a user. One embodiment comprises a holder, an interface side of the holder attachable to the patient interface or the dermal patch for securing a feeding tube to the patient interface or the patch, the holder comprising at least a first channel or recess for receiving the feeding tube to couple the feeding tube to the patient interface. Another embodiment comprises a patient interface itself comprising a backing for positioning on a patient's face, a dermal patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the patch attachable to the user, the patch comprising at least a first flap portion attachable to the tube for affixing the tube to the patch, a two-part releasable connection arrangement for releasably securing the patient interface to the patch. |
| US10449120B2 |
System for authorized dispensing of medicines
A portable compact scaled-down programmable system for authorized dispensing of medicines is illustrated. The system includes at least one enclosure, a dispenser unit having an integrated cap and a plurality of dispensing slots, adapted to facilitate dispense of at least one medicine to an authentic user. The system further includes a driving mechanism for the upward and downward movement of the dispenser unit, a control unit to facilitate controlled functioning of functional units of the system, a primary sensor unit to facilitate the identification and authorization, a power supply unit, a micro-USB, a GNSS module, a set of status indicators having a liquid crystal display, a speaker, a vibrator and a LED, a set of knobs, and a communication facilitator. Further, the system can be operated either in stand-alone mode and or in paired mode. The system is configured to include a plurality of internet of things [IoT] modules. |
| US10449119B2 |
Dosing station for a capsule filling machine
A dosing station for a capsule filling machine comprises a dosing unit in which capsule lower parts are filled with a filling material via a filling apparatus and a drive unit with at least one drive that drives at least one component of the dosing unit. The drive unit is arranged beneath a supporting plate, and detachable fastening and coupling means detachably fastens the dosing unit on the supporting plate. Where the dosing unit is detachably fastened on the supporting plate, the at least one drive is coupled to the at least one component. In the detached state of the dosing unit from the supporting plate, the coupling of the at least one drive to the at least one component is canceled. In this way, the dosing unit can be removed as a module from the dosing station. |
| US10449118B2 |
Manufacture of peanut formulations for oral desensitization
The present application relates to a method for managing the development and manufacturing process of a therapeutically effective formulation. Peanut proteins are characterized from peanut flour and encapsulated formulations made using the peanut flour for oral immunotherapy of peanut allergies. |
| US10449117B2 |
Stopper for medicament containers
A stopper is generally provided in which a hollow shell includes at least one outer layer and an inner layer positioned within the outer layer. The outer layer is formed from a substantially solid polymer while the inner layer is formed from a cold-flowable polymer. The cold-flowable polymer is deformable when an object is inserted therein and is scalable when the object is removed. |
| US10449114B2 |
Eye mask-type hydrogen supply device
An eye mask-type hydrogen supply device that is freely portable when carried by a user and with which it is possible to supply hydrogen to the areas around both eyes and the eyeballs while warming the eyelids, wherein the eye mask-type hydrogen supply device can be used continuously by replacing a hydrogen gas supply pack. |
| US10449113B2 |
System for transporting a sauna device
A system for transporting a sauna device is used for storing and transporting an infrared sauna lamp. The system includes an infrared sauna lamp and a sealable carrying bag. The infrared sauna lamp emits heat and light used for therapeutic healing. The sealable carrying bag is used to store, protect, and transport the infrared sauna lamp. The sealable carrying bag includes a flexible receptacle, a lid, a first handle and a second handle. The infrared sauna lamp is placed within the flexible receptacle during transport. The lid is connected to the flexible receptacle and is used to close the sealable carrying bag. The first handle and the second handle connect to the flexible receptacle and are used to carry the sealable carrying bag. A first pouch, a second pouch, and a third pouch are placed within the flexible receptacle to carry various items associated with the infrared sauna lamp. |
| US10449112B2 |
Vibrating massage roller
A vibratory massage roller is provided for therapeutic massage, intimate massage, physical therapy, yoga, physical conditioning, and general well-being. The massage roller and method for balancing the massage roller, increasing the overall utility and therapeutic value so as to more efficiently massage a subject through resort to a vibrational roller having a tubular casing containing a motor housed in the center of the tubular casing, a central axle projecting from the motor, a plurality of eccentric propellers, positioned at different points along the central axle, the tubular casing vibrationally linked to the axle by the plurality of eccentric propellers via a plurality of housing supports and an optional surface casing extending over a length of the vibratory roller. |
| US10449102B2 |
On-site medical gas production plant and associated operating method
The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant (100) comprising a unit (50) for purifying gas, such as air, a first compartment (A) for storing purified gas, and a main gas line (10) fluidically connecting the gas purification unit (50) to the said first storage compartment (A). It furthermore comprises an actuated valve (304) arranged on the main gas line (10) upstream of the first storage compartment (A), and furthermore connected to the secondary purifying device (306), as well as an operating device (4) which controls at least the actuated valve (304), and at least a gas analysis device (D2) in fluid communication with the main line (10), and which is in communication with said operating device (4). |
| US10449101B2 |
Patient support apparatus and methods for supplying feedback to a user
A patient support apparatus comprising a support structure, an input device, an actuator, and a controller. The support surface comprises a patient support surface. The input device generates an input signal. The actuator is coupled to the support structure and is configured to perform an operational function and a feedback function, separate from the operational function, to provide feedback to a user. The controller is in communication with the actuator and the input device and is configured to control the actuator to perform the operational function in response to receiving the input signal from the input device, and to control the actuator to perform the feedback function separate from performing the operational function. |
| US10449099B2 |
Adult disposable absorbent articles and arrays of said articles comprising improved capacity profiles
An array of packages comprising two or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles comprising first and second absorbent cores, the array comprising a Core Bracket Maximum Difference of the absorbent core of the second size is less than the Core Bracket Maximum Difference of the absorbent core of the first size and/or a Maximum Core Bracket of the absorbent core of the second size is equal to or less than the Maximum Core Bracket of the absorbent core of the first size and/or a Minimum Core Bracket of the absorbent core of the second size is equal to or greater than the Minimum Core Bracket of the absorbent core of the first size. |
| US10449098B2 |
Wearable disposable absorbent article
A wearable disposable absorbent article includes a front panel, a back panel, and a crotch panel bridging and at least partially overlapping the front and back panels. A backsheet of the crotch panel has a laminate structure including a liquid barrier sheet and a nonwoven layer arranged on top of each other. The liquid barrier sheet extends over the entire length of the crotch panel and further over at least a portion of each of the front and back panels. The nonwoven layer extends at least over the entire length of the crotch panel but not over a length of more than 40 mm over each of the front and back panels. The width of the nonwoven layer is smaller than the width of the liquid barrier sheet. |
| US10449097B2 |
Absorbent articles with channels and signals
Absorbent articles herein may provide a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core may comprise at least one channel having a shape. The backsheet graphics may substantially match the shape. |
| US10449096B2 |
Absorbent article manufacturing apparatus and method for modifying manufacturing apparatus
An absorbent article manufacturing apparatus includes: a first conveying route that is arranged in a straight line along a first direction in plan view; a plurality of processing devices that process an intermediate product of an absorbent article that is conveyed along the first conveying route; and a heating unit that restores bulk of a non-woven fabric through heating the non-woven fabric by blowing hot air onto the non-woven fabric while conveying the non-woven fabric along a direction in which the non-woven fabric is continuous, the non-woven fabric being a strip shape and serving as a part of the absorbent article. In a case where a direction that intersects the first direction in plan view is set as a second direction, the heating unit is arranged in one of a position that is directly above the first conveying route and a position that is displaced from the first conveying route to the second direction. |
| US10449094B2 |
Wound therapy device and method
A wound therapy device and method includes a skin contacting element, a reactor, and a reactor housing element. The skin contacting element is configured for covering an associated tissue site, the reactor for creating a pressure condition at the associated tissue site upon actuation thereof, and the reactor housing element for accommodating the reactor. The skin contacting element has a skin contacting side and an interface side, which is opposite the skin contacting side. The reactor housing element has a lower affixing side and an upper side, which is opposite the lower affixing side. |
| US10449091B2 |
Method and apparatus for automated placement of scanned laser capsulorhexis incisions
Systems and methods are described for cataract intervention. In one embodiment a system comprises a laser source configured to produce a treatment beam comprising a plurality of laser pulses; an integrated optical system comprising an imaging assembly operatively coupled to a treatment laser delivery assembly such that they share at least one common optical element, the integrated optical system being configured to acquire image information pertinent to one or more targeted tissue structures and direct the treatment beam in a 3-dimensional pattern to cause breakdown in at least one of the targeted tissue structures; and a controller operatively coupled to the laser source and integrated optical system, and configured to adjust the laser beam and treatment pattern based upon the image information, and distinguish two or more anatomical structures of the eye based at least in part upon a robust least squares fit analysis of the image information. |
| US10449089B2 |
Application of blend zones, depth reduction, and transition zones to ablation shapes
Methods, devices, and systems for reprofiling a surface of a cornea of an eye ablate a portion of the cornea to create an ablation zone with an optically correct central optical zone disposed in a central portion of the cornea, and a blend zone disposed peripherally to the central optical zone and at least partially within an optical zone of the eye. The blend zone can have an optical power that gradually diminishes with increasing radius from the central optical zone. |
| US10449086B2 |
Conjunctival cover and methods therefor
A conjunctival cover including an annular generally curved shell having a conjunctival portion structured to conform to and overly at least part of the conjunctiva of an eye. The annular generally partially spherical shell defines a generally central opening. The central opening is sized to leave a cornea of the eye substantially or partially uncovered when the conjunctival cover is applied to the eye. |
| US10449084B2 |
Hydrophilic polymer coatings with durable lubricity and compositions and methods thereof
The invention provides a novel hydrophilic polymer and latex polymer blend coating formulation and compositions thereof, and their use on various devices (e.g., prophylactic and medical devices) to form hydrophilic and flexible coatings with durable lubricity. |
| US10449083B2 |
Incontinence collection device and related methods
An external incontinence collection device that includes a novel one-way valve system for preventing backflow from a collection receptacle. The incontinence collection device also includes novel drainage valve structures that improve the drainage functionality. |
| US10449081B2 |
Ostomy apparatus
The present invention provides an ostomy apparatus which is capable of reversibly closing and opening an outlet of the ostomy apparatus. The outlet of the ostomy apparatus comprises a stretchable elastomeric tubular wall having a double wall tube-in-tube configuration. |
| US10449080B2 |
Facial alignment system
A facial alignment system that includes a first mask portion and a rear portion. The rear portion includes a tightening mechanism mounted thereon that includes first and second tightening members that extend from the rear portion to the mask portion. The first and second tightening members are configured to exert a tightening force on the first mask portion. |
| US10449068B2 |
Method for manufacturing stent
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a stent, the method using a jig in which detachable protruding pins are installed at all respective location points at which circumference division lines and length division lines intersect each other, the method forming cells through intersection of wire by setting any one of the location points as a start point and repeatedly bending and moving the wire from the start point upward and downward to pass over the protruding pins located in diagonal directions, wherein a first stent woven such that intersection portions formed through the intersection of a wire are spaced apart from each other in a diagonal direction and arranged one for each length division line and a second stent woven to maintain the structural stability of the first stent and to prevent the first stent from being twisted can be provided as a single stent. |
| US10449066B2 |
Stent with a bio-resorbable connector
A stent including a plurality of curved sections and a connector. The curved sections surround a longitudinal axis to define a tube portion and are distributed along the longitudinal axis to form a helix. The connector includes a bioresorbable material and is positioned between two adjacent curved sections. The stent has a spring constant that changes to a different spring constant after exposure to biological material. |
| US10449065B2 |
Method of manufacturing a tubular medical implant
A method of manufacturing a tubular medical implant is provided. The method includes forming a hollow first tube with a first diameter and a first plurality of pores formed thereon and a hollow second tube with a second unstretched diameter and a second plurality of pores formed thereon. The second unstretched diameter is greater than the first diameter. At least a portion of the first tube slides within the second tube to create an overlapped area of the first tube and the second tube. The first tube and second tube are then bonded together in the overlapped area. |
| US10449064B2 |
Stent with anti-migration feature
A tubular stent includes a stent body having a distal end and a proximal end, a covering surrounding at least a portion of the stent body and an adjustable annular ring secured to the stent body. The adjustable annular ring is configured to permit radial expansion of the adjustable annular ring while resisting radial compression of the adjustable annular ring. |
| US10449063B2 |
Wrist device for a prosthetic limb
A wrist device for a prosthetic limb is provided. The device (1) comprises a base member (3) connectable to the wearer of the device, and a support member (13) connectable to the limb. The support member (13) is pivotably connected to the base member (3) such that the support member can pivot about a pivot axis (A) relative to the base member. A damping mechanism is located between the base (3) member and the support member (5). The damping mechanism comprises a pinion (47) connected to the support member (5) and rotatable about the pivot axis (A) relative to the base member (3). A rack (35) is engaged with the pinion (47) such that rotational motion of the pinion causes a linear motion of the rack, and at least one biasing member (41) extends between the base member (3) and the rack. The biasing member (41) biases the rack (35) and support member (13) into a neutral position. A prosthetic limb incorporating the wrist device is also provided. |
| US10449062B2 |
Sterile water dispersion system for allograft preparation and processing
There is disclosed a system and method for dispersing sterile water from a circulating high-purity water system to a processing field containing allograft tissue. One embodiment includes a fluid inlet that is fluidly coupled with and configured to receive sterile water from the water system. The dispersion system also includes at least first and second fluid outlets that are selectively operable to deliver respective first and second fluid streams into different areas of the processing field. At least one of the first and second fluid outlets may be associated with a regulator valve configured to provide an adjustable flowrate to conserve water pulled from the circulating water system to meet the needs of the application taking place within the processing field. Other embodiments are also disclosed. |
| US10449059B2 |
Spinal implant system and method
A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed. |
| US10449058B2 |
Expandable intervertebral implant and associated method of manufacturing the same
An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part. |
| US10449056B2 |
Expandable intervertebral implant
An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space. |
| US10449053B2 |
Implantable devices for musculoskeletal repair and regeneration
This application describes an implantable device for tissue repair comprising at least two fabrics with interconnecting spacer elements transversing, connecting, and separating the fabrics, forming the device. Some embodiments have fixation points which can be an extension of at least one of the fabrics. The implantable device allows modification of the two fabrics having varying constructions, chemistries, and physical properties. The spacer elements create a space between the two fabrics, which can be used for the loading of biological materials (peptides, proteins, cells, tissues), offer compression resistance (i.e. stiffness), and compression recovery (i.e., return to original dimensions) following deformation and removal of deforming load. The inclusive fixation points of the fabrics are designed to allow for fine adjustment of the sizing and tension of the device to promote integration with the surrounding tissues as well as maximize the compressive resistance. The fixation points can include either the first fabric, the second fabric, or the combination of both fabrics. This device is suitable for soft and hard tissue regeneration or replacement with a preference for musculoskeletal tissues including but not limited to cartilage (including hyaline (referred to as articular; e.g. cartilage on the ends of long bones), fibrous (e.g. meniscus or intervertebral discs), elastic (e.g. ear, epiglottis)), bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, and fat. |
| US10449052B2 |
Methods and devices for preparing and implanting tissue scaffolds
Methods and devices are provided for preparing and implanting tissue scaffolds. Various embodiments of scribing tools are provided that are configured to mark one or more predetermined shapes around a defect site in tissue. The shape or shapes marked in tissue can be used to cut a tissue scaffold having a shape that matches the shape or shapes marked in tissue. In one embodiment, the scribing tool used to mark a shape in tissue can also be used to cut the tissue scaffold. |
| US10449051B2 |
Implant with curved bone contacting elements
An implant includes a body having a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. The leading edge portion includes a substantially smooth surface forming a substantial majority of a leading edge surface of the leading edge portion. The trailing edge portion includes a monolithic structure including at least one receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool. In addition, the intermediate portion includes a plurality of elongate curved structural members. |
| US10449049B2 |
Prosthesis for preventing valve regurgitation
A prosthesis (100) for preventing a valve regurgitation, comprising a fixation unit (110), a connection piece (120) and a closure assisting piece (130); the fixation unit (110) comprises a fixation piece (111) and an anchor (112); the connection piece (120) is flexible, and a distal section thereof is connected to a proximal section of the fixation piece (111), and a proximal section thereof is connected to a distal section of the closure assisting piece (130); the fixation piece (111) is fixed on the atrial wall or a valve ring of a patient via the anchor (112); the deployed width of the fixation piece (111) is less than two-thirds of the circumference of a valve tissue annulus; the closure assisting piece (130) is located between autologous valve leaflets of the patient when in a free state; the maximum width of the closure assisting piece (130) is less than the maximum deployed width of a single autologous valve leaflet; and the proximal end of the anchor (112) is provided with an anti-disengagement end (1120). The position of the prosthesis (100) can be adjusted, and the prosthesis (100) is accurately positioned and firmly anchored, and does not readily adhere to tissue adjacent to the valve annulus of the patient. |
| US10449046B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for repairing lumenal systems
The disclosure provides systems and related methods for delivering a prosthesis to a target location. Various embodiments of useful valve prostheses are also disclosed. |
| US10449045B2 |
Transcatheter prosthetic heart valve post-dilatation remodeling devices and methods
A system and method for restoring (e.g., replacing) a defective heart valve of a patient. A delivery system is manipulated to percutaneously deliver and implant a stented prosthetic heart valve to a native heart valve. A post-dilatation balloon is percutaneously delivered to the implantation site, and a compliant segment thereof is arranged within a region of the implanted prosthesis. The balloon is inflated such that the compliant segment expands and contacts the prosthesis, expanding a remodeling region of the prosthesis to a remodeled state. With these and related techniques, remodeling of an implanted, stented prosthetic heart valve to better match the native valve shape is possible, providing many benefits such as reducing the risk of paravalvular leaks. |
| US10449035B2 |
Expandable surgical implant device
A surgical implant device may include a first substantially planar portion having a first surface area, a second substantially planar portion having a second surface area, and a coupling device for connecting the first substantially planar portion to the second substantially planar portion. The coupling device facilitates expanding and contracting the first and the second substantially planar portion in order to provide an implant surface area corresponding to the first surface area during insertion of the surgical implant within an incision, and having a third surface area corresponding to both the first surface area and at least a portion of the second surface area following insertion of the surgical implant within the incision. |
| US10449034B2 |
Graft materials for surgical breast procedures
Graft materials and devices for surgical breast procedures, as well as methods of making graft devices, are described. |
| US10449032B2 |
Locking suture anchor delivery device
A suture anchor delivery device includes a handle and first and second knobs coupled to the handle. A shaft is coupled to the handle and the shaft includes an outer member, an inner member disposed within the outer member and a driver disposed within the inner member. |
| US10449031B2 |
Methods and apparatus for delivering and positioning sheet-like materials
An implant delivery system for delivering a sheet-like implant is disclosed. The device includes an implant spreader assembly disposed proximate the distal end of a delivery shaft. The implant spreader assembly includes a first arm and a second arm. The arms are coupled to the delivery shaft such that the first arm and second arm are moveable between a closed position and an open position. When the first and second arms are in the closed position, the arms extend generally in the longitudinal direction. When pivoting to the open position the distal end of each arm travels in a generally transverse direction to spread a sheet-like implant. |
| US10449028B2 |
Vascular filters, deflectors, and methods
Vascular filters and deflectors and methods for filtering bodily fluids. A blood filtering assembly can capture embolic material dislodged or generated during an endovascular procedure to inhibit or prevent the material from entering the cerebral vasculature. A blood deflecting assembly can deflect embolic material dislodged or generated during an endovascular procedure to inhibit or prevent the material from entering the cerebral vasculature. |
| US10449020B2 |
Method and arrangement for forming a dental bridge
Certain embodiments of the invention relate to a method of manufacturing a dental bridge. In certain embodiments of the method, a pre-sintered blank made from a green body of ceramic material is subjected to a machining operation that transforms the blank into an intermediate product with a bridge structure and a support body linked to the bridge structure by one or several retaining sections that extend from the support body to the bridge structure. In certain embodiments, a sintering operation is then performed on the intermediate product while the retaining section(s) still link(s) the support body to the bridge structure. |
| US10449019B2 |
Systems and methods for securing a dental implant
A mouthpiece for inserting and securing a push-in-type dental implant in a jawbone bore hole or a natural extraction socket of a patient, related systems, and methods of designing and manufacturing a mouthpiece are disclosed. The mouthpiece can include a first interface to engage with an occlusal portion of the dental implant and at least a second interface to engage with occlusal surfaces of the opponent crowns so that the mouthpiece is operable to securely insert the dental implant into the jawbone bore hole or extraction socket of the patient when an upper jawbone and lower jawbone of a patient are brought together. |
| US10449016B2 |
Arch adjustment appliance
The present disclosure provides method, systems, and devices for adjusting an arch of teeth. An appliance includes a removable shell formed of a first material having a number of cavities formed therein, wherein the number of cavities are shaped to receive teeth of a patient, and an arch element extending from the removable shell in a lingual direction and across at least a portion of the arch width of the removable shell, wherein the arch element is designed to expand an arch of the teeth of the patient, wherein the arch element has a width specific to a stage of a treatment plan. |
| US10449014B2 |
Motion-assisted dental treatment method and apparatus
Motion-assisted dental treatment method and apparatus. Manual back-and-forth manipulation of a handpiece with respect to a working surface automatically reciprocates a tip with respect to the handpiece in phase with the operator manipulation to amplify the movement of the tip adjacent the working surface and thereby attenuate the extent of hand motion required, which can help to alleviate repetitive motion fatigue. Also disclosed are motion-assisted dental treatment tools and systems for implementing the method. |
| US10449013B2 |
Anti-parallax correction of stereoscopic surgical images
Methods and systems for anti-parallax correction of stereoscopic surgical images may employ a stereoscopic surgical microscope to generate overlay content as left and right digital images that are overlaid on respective left and right analog images from an objective field of view of the surgical microscope. The user may select a location-dependent feature in the overlay content and may select left or right for the anti-parallax correction. |
| US10449008B2 |
System and method for breakaway clutching in an articulated arm
A system and method of breakaway clutching in a computer-assisted medical device includes an articulated arm having one or more first joints and a control unit coupled to the articulated arm and having one or more processors. The control unit operates each of the first joints in multiple states. The multiple states include a locked state, wherein movement of respective first joints is restricted, and a float state, wherein movement of the respective first joints is permitted. The control unit further switches one or more second joints selected from the first joints from the locked state to the float state when a stimulus on the second joints exceeds one or more unlock thresholds and switches the second joints from the float state to the locked state when a velocity of each of the second joints is below one or more lock thresholds. |
| US10449007B2 |
Robotic system for arteriography, robot and rotary drive part for such a robotic system
The robot for arteriography comprises a fixed base and a movable receptacle. The receptacle comprises a recipient receiving an elongate flexible member. A drive system drives the receptacle relative to the base. The receptacle comprises a drive module rigidly connected to the elongate flexible member in translation in operational configuration of the robot. The drive module is actuated in order to generate a rotational movement of the elongate flexible member. |
| US10449003B2 |
Individualized preoperative planning system and method
An individualized preoperative planning system for fracture fixation constructs provides fracture assessment before automatically performing finite element simulations to generate biomechanics associated with a large number of fracture fixation construct design alternatives. Data visualization utilizing multivariate plots or surrogate modeling based on the simulation results are then provided to surgeons enabling surgeons to view, adjust and optimize their fracture fixation construct designs. |
| US10449002B2 |
Method of mapping a nerve
A method of modeling a nerve disposed within an intracorporeal treatment area of a patient includes locating an electrode at a plurality of locations within a virtual workspace and providing an electrical stimulus from the electrode to the intracorporeal treatment area. The response of a muscle to the electrical stimulus is monitored and used to determine a distance to the nerve from each of the plurality of locations. A virtual model of the nerve is then constructed within the virtual workspace using the determined distance to the nerve from each of the different positions, and the plurality of locations within the virtual workspace. |
| US10449001B2 |
Preoperatively planning an arthroplasty procedure and generating a corresponding patient specific arthroplasty resection guide
Methods of manufacturing a custom arthroplasty resection guide or jig are disclosed herein. For example, one method may include: generating MRI knee coil two dimensional images, wherein the knee coil images include a knee region of a patient; generating MRI body coil two dimensional images, wherein the body coil images include a hip region of the patient, the knee region of the patient and an ankle region of the patient; in the knee coil images, identifying first locations of knee landmarks; in the body coil images, identifying second locations of the knee landmarks; run a transformation with the first and second locations, causing the knee coil images and body coil images to generally correspond with each other with respect to location and orientation. |
| US10448998B2 |
Laser treatment apparatus
A laser treatment apparatus comprising a primary handset, the primary handset being connectable to an auxiliary attachment, the primary handset having a laser source having a primary heat exchanger, and a cooling circuit to provide cooling fluid to the primary heat exchanger to cool the laser source, the cooling circuit having an auxiliary circuit connection, for engagement with an auxiliary attachment. |
| US10448997B2 |
Measurement device for skin properties and non-invasive treatment device
The application provides a non-invasive measurement device (30) and method for the measurement of skin properties using laser light, the device comprising a probe module (70) and an imaging module (50). The application also provides a non-invasive treatment device (130, 230, 330, 430) and method comprising the measurement device/method. The probe module (70) provides a probe light beam (82) that enters the skin along the probe axis (71). The probe light beam (82) is separate from any treatment radiation beam (22), so that the probe light beam (82) can be optimized for the measurement. A more reliable skin measurement system is provided because it measures a plurality of positions along the probe axis (71), within a probe region (95). The measurement device and method may also comprise a treatment module (110) or treatment step. The skin parameters measured may then be directly used to control the treatment parameters. This results in a skin treatment device (10) being provided that is both effective and delivers reproducible results. |
| US10448992B2 |
Electrosurgical system with device specific operational parameters
Electrosurgical systems and methods include a generator which is operable to connect to an electrosurgical device and to identify the electrosurgical device. The generator automatically determines at least one device specific operational parameter for carrying out the electrosurgical procedure. In an exemplary embodiment, a generator includes a fluid pump and the generator automatically determines a candidate flowrate at which to operate the pump based on the type of device. The device specific operational parameter may be selected or modified by the operator prior to commencing the procedure. |
| US10448989B2 |
High-frequency electroporation for cancer therapy
The present invention relates to the field of biomedical engineering and medical treatment of diseases and disorders. Methods, devices, and systems for in vivo treatment of cell proliferative disorders are provided. In embodiments, the methods comprise the delivery of high-frequency bursts of bipolar pulses to achieve the desired modality of cell death. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to a device and method for destroying aberrant cells, including tumor tissues, using high-frequency, bipolar electrical pulses having a burst width on the order of microseconds and duration of single polarity on the microsecond to nanosecond scale. In embodiments, the methods rely on conventional electroporation with adjuvant drugs or irreversible electroporation to cause cell death in treated tumors. The invention can be used to treat solid tumors, such as brain tumors. |
| US10448988B2 |
Electrosurgical methods and systems
Electrosurgical methods and systems. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including maintaining plasma proximate to an active electrode in a first energy range, and a second energy range. During periods when plasma is proximate to the active electrode, the illustrative method may include controlling flow of fluid drawn into an aperture of an electrosurgical wand, and in some situations increasing fluid flow drawing into the aperture responsive to the active electrode being in operational relationship with tissue, and in other cases decreasing fluid flow drawing into the aperture responsive to the active electrode being in operational relationship with tissue. Further, during periods when plasma is proximate to the active electrode, the illustrative method may include providing output energy at a default energy setpoint, and then providing output energy at a second energy setpoint. |
| US10448987B2 |
Methods and devices for controlling ablation therapy
Devices and methods for controlling ablation therapy are provided herein. In one embodiment, an ablation device is provided that includes an elongate body having proximal and distal ends, and an inner lumen extending therethrough. The inner lumen can be configured to receive fluid therein and to deliver fluid to the distal end of the elongate body. The device can also include an ablation element positioned at a distal end of the elongate body that is configured to heat surrounding tissue, and a heater element disposed within the inner lumen adjacent to a distal end of thereof, the heater element being configured to heat fluid flowing through the inner lumen. |
| US10448985B2 |
Apparatus and methods for treating rhinitis
Apparatus and methods for treating conditions such as rhinitis are disclosed herein where a distal end of a probe shaft is introduced through the nasal cavity where the distal end has an end effector with a first configuration having a low-profile which is shaped to manipulate tissue within the nasal cavity. The distal end may be positioned into proximity of a tissue region having a post nasal nerve associated with a middle or inferior nasal turbinate. Once suitably positioned, the distal end may be reconfigured from the first configuration to a second configuration which is shaped to contact and follow the tissue region and the post nasal nerve may then be ablated via the distal end. Ablation may be performed using various mechanisms, such as cryotherapy, and optionally under direct visualization. |
| US10448979B2 |
Shape changing bone implant and method of use for enhancing healing
Described is a new bone healing method and class of bone fixation implants that change shape once implanted so as to minimize non-healing and speed the bone healing process. The bone fixation method involves shape changing implants that continuously hold the bones in apposition so that a gap does not form. Gaps in time allow non-bony tissue to infiltrate and stop healing. Furthermore, the implants actively compress bone to increase bone mass and strength. Bone cell pressure due to compression and electrical current flow due to bone deformation act to stimulate healing. The new implant designs also provide a scaffolding to conduct bone through the implant and across the healing bone interface. The methods and designs are applicable to but not limited to use for bone screws, plates, staples, rods, cylinders and external fixation devices. |
| US10448978B2 |
Spinal implant system and method
A surgical instrument comprises an outer sleeve including an inner surface that defines a cavity. An inner shaft is fixed with the outer sleeve and extending within the cavity. The inner shaft includes a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. An inner sleeve is disposed between the inner shaft and the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is rotatable relative to the outer sleeve and includes an element connectable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. Systems, spinal implants and methods are disclosed. |
| US10448977B1 |
Interspinous device and related methods
The present invention involves a device and method for restoring intervertebral height and promoting bone fusion to maintain the proper height. The present invention is an interspinous device comprised of two clamps and an elongated element for use in spinal surgery to separate adjacent vertebrae. Once deposited in the intervertebral space, the device effects spinal fusion over time as the natural healing process fuses the bone through and around the device. |
| US10448967B2 |
Discectomy kits with an obturator, guard cannula
Discectomy kits with obturator, guard cannulas are provided. The kits have a safe and efficient cutting heads for removing a target tissue from a subject during a surgical procedure are provided, the cutting heads composing a part of systems that address several problems, including clogging of state-of-the-art systems during removal of such tissue, for example. The target tissue can include any tissue that is accessible through a small surgical opening, for example, a joint tissue such as a meniscus or an intervertebral tissue, such as a nucleus pulposus. The devices can be referred to as orthopedic tissue removal devices having cutting heads associated with vacuum systems, making the systems useful in several procedures, including X-LIF (lateral approach to an intervertebral fusions) procedures, T-LIF (transforaminal approach to intervertebral fusions) procedures, P-LIF (posterior approach to intervertebral fusions), and a percutaneous, transforaminal approach (Kambin triangle access). |
| US10448965B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for endoscopic nerve release
A system and method for nerve decompression comprise a knife unit having a parallel upper limb and lower limb terminating proximally at the cap of the tubular sheath and a triangular shaped surgical cutting blade disposed vertically in between the upper limb and the lower limb. Upper limb and lower limb extend distally beyond the cutting blade and have open slots to facilitate proper positioning and engaging of the tissue while allowing visualization of less routing structure. The knife receives the probe head of an endoscope just behind cutting blade for proper visualization and illumination. The guiding system comprises a handle unit and a pair of parallel guides with long open slots that act as a cannula of adjustable diameter. The open slots on parallel guides facilitate 360 degree visualization of the surroundings and also prevent derailing of endoscopic knife unit while passing through it. |
| US10448960B2 |
Femoral finishing guide
Methods and apparatuses including an apparatus for guiding a femoral bone cut during knee replacement surgery are disclosed. The apparatus can comprise a cut guide having a first side, a second side, a third side, and one or more slots. The first side can be configured to interface with a resected surface of a femur. The second side can be spaced from the first side. The one or more slots can be defined by the apparatus and extend from the first side to the second side. The third side can be disposed between the first side and the second side and can have at least one projection extending therefrom. The at least one projection can be configured to guide a cutting tool into the one or more slots. |
| US10448952B2 |
End effector for use with a surgical fastening instrument
A staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body is disclosed. The cartridge body comprises staple cavities defined in the cartridge body. The staple cavities are arranged in an inner longitudinal row of staple cavities, a middle longitudinal row of staple cavities, and an outer longitudinal row of staple cavities. The staple cartridge also comprises a proximal staple driver configured to eject a first quantity of staples. The staple cartridge also comprises an intermediate staple driver positioned distally to the proximal staple driver, wherein the intermediate staple driver is configured to eject a second quantity of staples. The staple cartridge further comprises a distal staple driver positioned distally to the intermediate staple driver, wherein the distal staple driver is configured to eject a third quantity of staples. |
| US10448951B2 |
Abdominal wall treatment devices
Devices and methods for treating or repairing openings in an body wall are provided. The devices and methods can include acellular tissue matrices. The tissue matrices can be positioned within the abdominal opening and can be used to close the opening. |
| US10448950B2 |
Surgical staplers with independently actuatable closing and firing systems
A surgical instrument with separate actuatable closure and firing systems for closing a movable jaw and actuating a firing member. In one form, the surgical instrument comprises an elastic spine assembly that includes a proximal spine portion and a distal spine portion that is elastically coupled to the proximal spine portion for axial movement relative thereto between a neutral position and an elongated position such that during actuation of the firing system results in an increased application of closure motions to the movable jaw without actuating the closure system. |
| US10448942B2 |
Flexible deformable suture anchor
A deformable or flexible suture anchor having apertures secures a suture to a skeletal structure via holes drilled through the skeletal structure, and passing the suture therethrough. A deformable structure permits the anchor to resiliently deform or bend for passing through an aperture, and resume a size larger than the passed aperture for securement on an opposed side of the aperture. |
| US10448939B2 |
Fascial closure device
Embodiments include systems and methods for closure of a hole or other defect, for example in context of a laparoscopic surgical procedure. For example, a suturing device and method of use involve inserting the device into a hole, positioning material around the hole into a notch of the device, passing a needle through a cavity in the device and the material positioned in the notch, passing a suture through the eye of the needle, and removing the needle from the material with the suture. The suture can be removed and the process can be repeated with another end of the suture at another location through the material, around the hole. When the suture is passed through the second point of penetration, the suture can now extend both into and out of the material at different points around the hole and can be tied, thereby closing the hole. |
| US10448935B2 |
Surgical instrument for graft harvesting
Instruments and methods for harvesting a tissue structure such that a tendon graft are provided. In general, the surgical instrument includes an elongate shaft and an end effector pivotally coupled to a distal end thereof. The end effector defines a tissue seating passage configured to seat therethrough a portion of the tendon when the end effector is in use. The end effector is configured to be manipulated such that either its first or second end is positioned as a leading end. A method for using the end effector to harvest a tendon includes using the end effector to strip and cut the tendon at one end thereof when the first end of the end effector is a leading end, manipulating the end effector such that its second end becomes the leading end, and using the end effector to strip and cut the tendon at another, opposite end thereof. |
| US10448922B2 |
Rotational catheter with extended catheter body drive shaft support
In a rotational intravascular catheter, a proximal section of the catheter sheath, within which an elongated flexible drive member portion of the catheter is movably disposed, is extended into a telescoping portion of the catheter. The proximal sheath section functions to support the section of the drive member positioned within the telescoping section whether the telescoping section is in an extended position, qa retracted position, or any position therebetween. |
| US10448921B2 |
Ultrasound systems and methods for automated fetal heartbeat identification
Ultrasound systems and methods provide a workflow to automatically identify a fetal heartbeat. A region of interest (ROI) is identified in an ultrasound image and an ROI icon is positioned around or over a fetal pole and/or fetal heart. The ultrasound system produces spatially different M-mode lines associated with the ROI icon. The ultrasound system can identify a fetal heartbeat and estimate the fetal heart rate from echo signals received from echo signals associated with at least one of the spatially different M-mode lines. The echo signals for the M-mode lines can also be ranked according to the likely presence of a fetal heartbeat in the echo data. |
| US10448918B2 |
Thyroid phantom, corresponding production method, overall phantom comprising such a thyroid phantom and corresponding phantom families
The invention concerns a thyroid phantom (1), the phantom comprising a body (2) comprising at least two parts (3, 4) defining between them an imprint (7) of a thyroid and means for attaching the two parts together in order to close the imprint in a sealed manner, the phantom further comprising means for filling the imprint with a solution, said filling means comprising at least one channel (19, 20) extending from the outside of the body into the imprint and means for temporarily symmetrically plugging said channel. The invention also concerns a method for producing such a thyroid phantom, a family comprising a plurality of such thyroid phantoms corresponding to different categories of human beings, an overall phantom comprising one such thyroid phantom as well as a family comprising a plurality of overall phantoms. |
| US10448916B2 |
X-ray CT system
According to an embodiment, an X-ray CT system includes a gantry, a first couch, a second couch, a carrier unit, and control circuitry. The gantry includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, and an operation unit. The first couch is arranged in a first room. The second couch is arranged in a second room. When carrying the gantry to the first room, the carrier unit arranges the gantry in an orientation in which the front side of the gantry faces the first couch. When carrying the gantry to the second room, the carrier unit arranges the gantry in an orientation in which the back side of the gantry faces the second couch. The control circuitry controls the direction of the tilt movement of the gantry in accordance with the room where the gantry is arranged. |
| US10448910B2 |
Portable medical imaging system
A medical imaging system includes a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. |
| US10448908B2 |
Radiographic imaging apparatus and imaging system
Provided is a radiographic imaging apparatus that is high in sharpness of a picked up image and excellent in DQE by improving the amount of light that enters a photoelectric conversion element, despite a scintillator layer being formed thick. The radiographic imaging apparatus includes: the photoelectric conversion element; and a wavelength converting layer which has a bottom surface located above the photoelectric conversion element and a top surface for receiving an incident radiation ray, and which contains a scintillator layer. The wavelength converting layer has light transmitting properties in at least a region positioned to be above the photoelectric conversion element, and contains the scintillator layer at a density that is lower on the bottom surface side than on the top surface side in the thickness direction of the region. |
| US10448907B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus
An X-ray imaging apparatus is capable of cutting the time needed for the long-length image. A candidate point registration element 25 registers an end of a long-length region as a candidate point. A start location determination element 27 determines the candidate point closest to the present location of the imaging system as the imaging start location based on the distance between the present location of the imaging system and each candidate point. A distance that the imaging system shifts at the imaging preparation step of the X-ray images by determining the imaging start location prior to imaging of a series of X-ray images that form a long-length image can be shortened. When the long-length imaging is implemented multiple times, the shift-distance of the imaging system is further shortened by updating the setting of the imaging start location in advance every time when a series of X-ray images is taken, so that the time needed for the entire steps relative to the long-length imaging can be largely cut. |
| US10448900B2 |
Method and apparatus for physiological monitoring
Autoregressive modelling is used to identify periodic physiological signals such as heart rate or breathing rate in an image of a subject. The color channels of a video signal are windowed and normalised by dividing each signal by its mean. The ratios of the normalised channels to each other are found and principal component analyses conducted on the ratio signals. The most periodic of the principal components is selected and autoregressive models of one or more different orders are fitted to the selected component. Poles of the fitted autoregressive models of different orders are taken and pure sinusoids corresponding to the frequency of each pole are generated and their cross-correlation with the original component is found. Whichever pole corresponds to the sinusoid with the maximum cross-correlation is selected as the best estimate of the frequency of periodic physiological information in the original video signal. The method may be used in a patient monitor or in a webcam-enabled device such as a tablet computer or smart phone. |
| US10448896B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing bio-signals using recursive estimation
A method of processing a bio-signal includes: generating a motion pattern from a motion of an object body; estimating a next point in time of a motion occurrence from the motion pattern; and generating a bio-signal pattern by combining an attenuation factor with a bio-signal of the object body at the estimated next point in time of the motion occurrence. |
| US10448894B2 |
Conditional storage
In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method involves obtaining, by a body-mountable device, sensor data, where the body-mountable device includes a data storage. The method further involves making a determination that each condition in a condition set has been satisfied. In addition, the method involves responsive to making the determination that each condition in the condition set has been satisfied, storing the obtained sensor data in the data storage. |
| US10448891B2 |
Wearable fetal monitoring system having textile electrodes
A seamless, smart fetal monitoring garment and methods of using thereof. The system includes a knitted or interwoven garment having a multiplicity of conductive textile electrodes for sensing maternal and fetal electrical vital signals. The maternal and fetal electrical vital signals are selected from a group including maternal heart rate, fetal heart rate and electromyogram (EMG) activities including uterine activities. The method includes wearing the garment, acquiring electrical mixed common, maternal and fetal vital signals from surface region of a pregnant woman, using the plurality of textile electrodes, optimally weighted summing-up the acquired signals, analyzing the summed-up signals to thereby extract the maternal signal and the fetal signal, including determining their heart rates, and including detecting health hazards and in some embodiments, including detecting a uterine contraction sequence suggesting the need to be hospitalized for birth giving. |
| US10448889B2 |
Determining nerve location relative to electrodes
An implantable nerve stimulator is implanted in a patient near a nerve target. The implantable nerve stimulator has a plurality of electrodes through which stimulation is provided to the nerve target. The relative location of the nerve target and the electrodes may be determined by applying stimulation to the nerves via each of the electrodes, determining an effect of the stimulation for each of the electrodes, and mapping a location of the nerve relative to the electrodes based on the effect of the stimulation for each of the electrodes. |
| US10448888B2 |
Systems and methods for neurologic rehabilitation
A method and system for rehabilitation of a patient having a physical impairment by providing music therapy, the method being implemented on a computer system having one or more physical processors configured by machine-readable instructions which, when executed perform the method, includes receiving biomechanical data from the patient regarding repetitive movements of the patient and determining a baseline condition; determining a baseline beat tempo having a constant frequency based on the baseline condition; providing music to the patient, the music having beat signals at the baseline beat tempo; providing a cue to the patient to perform each repetitive movement in time with an associated beat signal; receiving time-stamped biomechanical data of the patient relating to the repetitive movements performed by the patient in time with the baseline beat signals; analyzing the biomechanical data to identify an onset time of one or more cycles of the repetitive movement; determining an entrainment parameter based on the onset time and the associated beat signal; modifying the baseline beat tempo based on the entrainment parameter; and determining whether a goal beat tempo has been reached. |
| US10448887B2 |
Biometric customer service agent analysis systems and methods
Devices, systems, and methods to receive and analyze biometric measurements from a customer service agent are provided. The analysis of the biometric measurements may be used to identify correlations between the biometric measurements, agent health, and agent performance. These correlations may then be used to route communications to the agent and/or modify the performance and/or increase the heath of the agent. The biometric measurements may also be correlated to an empathy level of the agent. |
| US10448886B2 |
Induced atelectasis and pulmonary consolidation systems and methods
A system and method enabling the receipt of image data of a patient, identification of one or more locations within the image data illustrating the effects of COPD, planning a pathway to the one or more locations, navigating an extended working channel to one of the locations, positioning a catheter proximate the location, and temporarily evacuating air from within a portion of a patient's lungs including the identified location illustrating the effects of COPD to temporarily isolate the portion of the lungs including the one or more actual locations. |
| US10448883B2 |
Methods and apparatus for neuromodulation
A neuromodulator accurately measures—in real time and over a range of frequencies—the instantaneous phase and amplitude of a natural signal. For example, the natural signal may be an electrical signal produced by neural tissue, or a motion such as a muscle tremor. The neuromodulator generates signals that are precisely timed relative to the phase of the natural signal. For example, the neuromodulator may generate an exogenous signal that is phase-locked with the natural signal. Or, for example, the neuromodulator may generate an exogenous signal that comprises short bursts which occur only during a narrow phase range of each period of an oscillating natural signal. The neuromodulator corrects distortions due to Gibbs phenomenon. In some cases, the neuromodulator does so by applying a causal filter to a discrete Fourier transform in the frequency domain, prior to taking an inverse discrete Fourier transform. |
| US10448868B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring hand and wrist movement
In one embodiment, a system includes apparatus for monitoring hand or wrist movement, the apparatus including a magnetic ring adapted to be worn on a finger of a patient and a data acquisition unit adapted to be worn on a wrist of the patient, the data acquisition unit including a magnetic sensor that can measure the strength and orientation of magnetic fields generated by the ring. |
| US10448865B1 |
Tooth mobility measuring apparatus
A manually operable apparatus for measuring tooth mobility utilizing an alveolar ridge clamped and a tooth clamp. A positioning rod of the alveolar clamp serves as an anchor. A metering rod of the tooth indicates tooth mobility to a gage when force is applied to the same. |
| US10448862B2 |
System and method for light based lung visualization
A system for light based interrogation of a lung includes a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a light source, a light receptor and a processor. The memory stores a 3D model and a pathway plan of a luminal network and the EM board generates an EM field. The EWC navigates a luminal network of a patient toward a target in accordance with the pathway plan and the EM sensor extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and is configured to sense the EM field. The light source is located at or around the EWC and is configured to emit light, and the light receptor is located at or around the EWC and is configured to sense reflected light from airway of the luminal network. The processor converts the reflected light into light based data and identifies a type of tissue. |
| US10448856B2 |
Method and system to discriminate rhythm patterns in cardiac activity
Methods and systems are provided for discriminating rhythm patterns in cardiac activity. The method and system obtain cardiac activity data for multiple cardiac beats over a predetermined period of time. Multi-beat segments within the cardiac activity data exhibit different rhythm patterns of interest including fast and slow rhythm patterns. The method and system calculate a cardiac beats timing relation representative of intervals between the cardiac beats within a measurement window, wherein the measurement window is configured to overlap the corresponding multi-beat segment. The method and system designate the cardiac beats timing relation to have one of the rhythm patterns of interest based on a rate threshold, identifies when successive multi-beat segments exhibit rhythm patterns that transition between the fast and slow irregular rhythm patterns and records the irregular rhythm pattern transition in connection with the cardiac activity data. |
| US10448855B2 |
Implantable medical device (IMD) sensing modifications responsive to detected pacing pulses
In situations in which an implantable medical device (IMD) (e.g., an extravascular ICD) is co-implanted with a leadless pacing device (LPD), it may be important that the IMD knows when the LPD is delivering pacing, such as anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP). Techniques are described herein for detecting, with the IMD and based on the sensed electrical signal, pacing pulses and adjusting operation to account for the detected pulses, e.g., blanking the sensed electrical signal or modifying a tachyarrhythmia detection algorithm. In one example, the IMD includes a pace pulse detector that detects, based on the processing of sensed electrical signals, delivery of a pacing pulse from a second implantable medical device and blank, based on the detection of the pacing pulse, the sensed electrical signal to remove the pacing pulse from the sensed electrical signal. |
| US10448854B2 |
Apparatus and method for electrocardiographic monitoring
In various examples, an apparatus includes an apparatus configured for implantation within a body of a patient. The apparatus, in some examples, includes a housing. At least one antenna extends from the housing, the antenna being flexible such that the antenna conforms to the body of the patient. In some examples, the apparatus includes at least three electrodes, wherein at least a first electrode is disposed on the antenna and at least a second electrode is disposed on the housing. The at least three electrodes are disposed in a non-linear configuration, allowing for differential processing of signals recorded by the at least three electrodes. |
| US10448853B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatic arrhythmia classification with confidence estimation
An arrhythmia classification system receives cardiac data from an implantable medical device, performs automatic adjudication of each cardiac arrhythmia episode indicated by the cardiac data, and generates episode data representative of information associated with the episode. The episode data include at least an episode classification resulting from the automatic adjudication of the episode and a confidence level in the episode classification. In one embodiment, the episode data further include key features rationalizing the automatic adjudication of the episode. |
| US10448850B2 |
Photoacoustic flowmetry systems and methods
Methods for measuring blood flow speed within blood vessels using a PA imaging system are disclosed. The methods include position a field of view of a PA imaging system along a section of a blood vessel, introducing a PA discontinuity into the blood flow within the blood vessel upstream of the FOV of the PA system, monitoring the movement of the PA discontinuity during movement through the FOV of the PA imaging device, and calculate the blood flow speed using at least two measured positions and corresponding times of the PA discontinuity within the FOV of the PA imaging system. PA discontinuities may include blood surges formed by compressing and releasing the blood vessel and/or boluses of a fluid with high PA contrast relative to the blood, such as saline solution. |
| US10448846B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring and displaying a haemodynamic parameter
Haemodynamic parameters such as the amplitude and phase of a pulse wave passing through a region of interest can be obtained from a video image of the exposed skin of a patient by processing of the reflectance photoplethysmographic signal using signal averaging. The region of interest is defined and a reflectance photoplethysmographic signal obtained by finding the mean pixel intensity across the region of interest for each video frame. Signal averaging is performed on the resulting pulsatile waveform by detecting peaks in the waveform, selecting those parts of the waveform which lie within a window centered on the peaks, and summing the selected parts of the waveform to find an average pulse waveform. The region of interest is then divided into sub-regions and an average pulse waveform for the video sequence is found for each of the sub-regions in the same way. The amplitudes of the average pulse waveforms for the sub-regions can be measured and displayed, for example as a spatial map across the region of interest. The phase of the average pulse waveforms in the sub-regions in the sub-regions relative to the average pulse waveform for the whole region of interest can be measured and displayed, again as a spatial map. The phase and amplitude maps give an indication of the quality of perfusion across the region of interest. |
| US10448844B2 |
Systems and methods for patient fall detection
A patient monitoring system to help manage a patient that is at risk of falling is disclosed. The system includes a patient-worn wireless sensor that senses the patient's motion and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed motion to a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information to determine whether the patient has fallen or is about to fall. Upon such detection, the system can notify the patient's caretakers that the patient has fallen or is about to fall and therefore, is in need of immediate attention. |
| US10448842B2 |
Wearable electronc device for determining user health status
Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one health parameter of a first user associated with the wearable electronic device, and a control module in communication with the plurality of sensors. The control module includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of health parameter measurements from at least a subset of the plurality of sensors, and determine a general health state of the first user based upon the received health parameter measurements. |
| US10448840B2 |
Apparatus for generating data output containing physiological and motion-related information
A method of generating a data string containing physiological and motion-related information includes sensing physical activity of a subject via at least one motion sensor attached to the subject, sensing physiological information from the subject via at least one photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor attached to the subject, and processing signals from the at least one motion sensor and signals from the at least one PPG sensor into a serial data string of physiological information and motion-related information. A plurality of subject physiological parameters can be extracted from the physiological information, and a plurality of subject physical activity parameters can be extracted from the motion-related information. The serial data string is parsed out such that an application-specific interface can utilize the physiological information and motion-related information for an application that generates statistical relationships between subject physiological parameters and subject physical activity parameters in the physiological information and motion-related information. |
| US10448838B2 |
Illustrating error in a temperature distribution map
A method, consisting of acquiring signals, indicative of temperatures at respective locations in a biological tissue, from a plurality of thermal sensors mounted on a probe in contact with the tissue, interpolating between the temperatures so as to produce a temperature distribution map, and displaying the temperature distribution map on a screen. The method also includes determining that at least one of the thermal sensors is a malfunctioning thermal sensor, and that remaining thermal sensors of the plurality are correctly operating. The at least one malfunctioning thermal sensor is assigned a first arbitrary temperature and the correctly operating thermal sensors are assigned second arbitrary temperatures. The method further includes interpolating between the first and second arbitrary temperatures so as to produce an error distribution map indicative of a suspect portion of the temperature distribution map, and superimposing graphically the error distribution map on the displayed temperature distribution map. |
| US10448834B2 |
Smart messages and alerts for an infusion delivery and management system
Method and system for providing diabetes management is provided. |
| US10448832B2 |
Acoustic computing systems for implant and dermal data communication, power supply and energy storage
Embodiments are directed to a computing system that operates at least partially through a medium, which may be a human. The computing system includes a first acoustic computing element implanted in the human. The first acoustic computing element receives input acoustic vibration. The first acoustic computing element converts a first portion of the input acoustic vibration to energy that powers an operation of the first acoustic computing element. The first acoustic computing element converts a second portion of the input acoustic vibration to stored energy of the first acoustic computing element. The first acoustic computing element converts a third portion of the input acoustic vibration to a first input data that is processed by the first acoustic computing element. The first acoustic computing element generates and transmits a first output acoustic vibration based on the first input data. |
| US10448828B2 |
Multiple off-axis channel optical imaging device with rotational montage
An optical imaging device may include a support structure and imaging channels, where each imaging channel may include a discrete optical imaging pathway. The optical imaging device may also include image capturing devices respectively associated with one of the imaging channels to capture a first set of digital photograph images of respective portions of the eye. In some embodiments, the first set of digital photograph images may overlap each other and may be stitched together such that the first set of digital photograph images form a first composite image with a first set of scallops. Additionally, the optical imaging device may be rotated to capture a second set of digital photograph images that overlap each other and may be stitched together such that the second set of digital photograph images form a second composite image with a second set of scallops positioned differently than the first set of scallops. |
| US10448826B2 |
Visual function testing device and visual function testing system
The objects of an embodiment are to improve the reliability of visual function examination and to shorten the time required for the examination. A visual function examination apparatus of an embodiment includes an application optical system, a biological information detector, and an evaluation information generator. The application optical system includes an optical scanner disposed in an optical path of laser light output from a laser light source, and is configured to apply the laser light that has travelled via the optical scanner to a retina of a subject's eye. The biological information detector is configured to detect biological information representing a reaction of a subject to application of the laser light. The evaluation information generator is configured to generate evaluation information on visual function of the subject's eye based on the biological information detected. |
| US10448824B2 |
Focus adjustment method and apparatus
Methods, apparatus, and system for a virtual reality device including a display monitor, an adjustable lens, and a focus sensor. The focus sensor may be used to measure a distance between an eye and the display monitor or whether the eye is able to focus images from the display monitor. The user may provide a diopter correction. The VR device may then adjust an optical power of the adjustable lens, based on at least one of the distance or whether the eye is able to focus images from the display monitor. The focus sensor may emit coded electromagnetic radiation and determine a time-of-flight of the coded electromagnetic radiation to determine the distance or whether the eye is able to focus images from the display monitor. The adjustable lens may comprise a flexible lens; the flexible lens may be adjusted with actuators, such as piezoelectric actuators. |
| US10448822B2 |
Method and system for visual field perimetry testing using a head-mounted display assembly
An improved visual field perimeter testing tool is provided that employs a head mounted display apparatus configured to removably support a hand-held electronic device comprising at least one processor, memory system and integral display screen. The memory system stores a software program executed by the at least one processor, wherein execution of the software program carries out visual field perimeter testing of a subject wearing the head-mounted display apparatus whereby discrete stimuli are presented to the subject on the display screen of the hand-held electronic device. In order to address nonlinearity of the display characteristics of the hand-held electronic device, a calibration routine can be performed to generate calibration data that is stored as part of the software program and used to generate the RGB pixel values for the discrete stimuli and background that surrounds the discrete stimuli in a manner that provides accurate contrast sensitivity measurements during the testing. |
| US10448821B2 |
Method and device for detection and assessment of marijuana impairment
A method of identifying individuals impaired by a psychoactive substance such as cannabis. The method includes presenting monocularly to a subject being tested; to each eye separately, a sinusoidal grating pattern of fixed spatial frequency with achromatic contrast or color contrast between grating stripes being temporally alternately modulated at a temporal frequency that ranges between 10 Hz and 60 Hz with a pattern of the contrast being such that the subject being tested can see a frequency doubling in the grating pattern. |
| US10448820B2 |
Eye imaging apparatus with sequential illumination and a syntactic image analyzing method
Various embodiments of the disclosure comprise an eye imaging system including an eye imaging apparatus and an eye imaging computing apparatus. The eye imaging apparatus can be configured to receive a plurality of images of the eye with a same field of view while each portion of the eye is illuminated time-sequentially. The image computing apparatus can comprise an image processing unit configured to combine the plurality of images into a composite image. Various embodiments of the disclosure comprise a syntactic image analyzing method. The syntactic image analyzing method can comprise aligning a plurality of images of an eye with a same field of view and combining the plurality of images into a composite image. The image analyzing method can further comprise analyzing each image by identifying a boundary line of a clear portion and gradually removing an unclear portion in each image. |
| US10448816B2 |
Light source apparatus, endoscope system and operating method
A light source apparatus for endoscopic imaging includes a light source for emitting at least narrow band blue light and narrow band green light, to illuminate an object in a body cavity. The light source is changeable over between field sequential lighting and simultaneous lighting. The light source, upon setting of the field sequential lighting, emits the narrow band blue light and narrow band green light in a discrete manner, and upon setting of the simultaneous lighting, simultaneously emits the narrow band blue light and narrow band green light. A connector is connectable with an endoscope having a complementary color image sensor of yellow, magenta and cyan, for imaging the object. A controller sets the field sequential lighting assuming that the endoscope is connected to the light source and assuming that the light source is used for emitting the narrow band blue light and narrow band green light. |
| US10448815B2 |
Imaging via blood vessels
A method and system are described for generating a signal indicative of an intravascular image received at least partly via a light transducer and invoking circuitry for passing the generated signal out of a subject's body. |
| US10448814B2 |
Insufflation and irrigation valve, and endoscope with an insufflation and irrigation valve
An insufflation and irrigation valve for an endoscope including a valve housing with a substantially cylindrical bore closed at one end by a bottom into which a gas inlet and outlet, and an irrigation inlet and outlet open, an outer plunger which is movable in the bore between an open position, in which the irrigation outlet is connected to the inlet, and a closed position, and an inner plunger movable in a longitudinal bore of the outer plunger, open toward the bottom, for connecting the gas outlet to the gas inlet in a position near the bottom and for separating the gas outlet from the gas inlet in a position remote from the bottom, wherein the gas inlet opens into the bore of the valve housing at a location nearer the bottom than the gas outlet. |
| US10448813B2 |
Side looking minimally invasive surgery instrument assembly
A surgical instrument is inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instrument exits at an intermediate position of the guide tube and is oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as it exits. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tube's distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The guide tube is jointed to allow the image capture component to be moved. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled. |
| US10448810B2 |
Surgical apparatus for endoscope and outer tube
Provided are a surgical apparatus for an endoscope and an outer tube that ease limitation of the types of available medical instruments to improve convenience and improve operability. An outer tube, which passes through a body wall, is inserted into a body cavity, and guides an endoscope and a treatment tool into the body cavity, includes therein a slider that is an interlocking member that moves the endoscope and the treatment tool forward and backward in an interlocking manner. The slider is provided with a cylindrical pressure-contact member that is brought into pressure-contact with and coupled to an outer peripheral surface of the treatment tool. The pressure-contact member is formed of compressible foamed rubber having pores, and an oil component is held in the pores of the foamed rubber. |
| US10448807B2 |
Treatment tool for endoscope, and method for manufacturing treatment tool for endoscope
A treatment tool includes a second sheath (12) having a slit (12e) through which a guide wire is configured to be taken in and out of a first lumen, and a sheath-retaining part having a guide wire insertion opening (20b) having a slit (20c) and a main opening (20d), wherein a first end portion of the second sheath (12) has a first side cut surface (12g) and a second side cut surface (12h) intersecting in an X-shape, an axially cut surface formed by cutting in parallel to a central axis (O12) from an end surface (12k), an opening surrounded by the first side cut surface (12g), the second side cut surface (12h), and the axially cut surface and communicating with the first lumen at a position overlapping the main opening (20d), and a piece-like part. |
| US10448805B2 |
Endoscopic systems, devices and methods
Example embodiments relate generally to endoscopic systems, devices, and methods. The system may include a main body, actuation control members, navigation section, and anchor assembly. Navigation section includes distal termination points for receiving actuation control members. Navigation section is selectively controllable to bend. Anchor assembly includes first expandable member, second expandable member, and pressure openings. First expandable member transitions between an expanded and non-expanded configuration. Distal side wall of first expandable member includes first protrusions. Second expandable member transitions between an expanded and non-expanded configuration. Proximal side wall of second expandable member includes second protrusions. First and second protrusions are configurable to cooperatively form a sieve portion. Connector assembly includes connector assembly body and connector interface portion. Connector assembly body includes proximal termination points to receive actuation control members. Connector interface portion includes main port, pressure source port, and actuation control port. |
| US10448800B2 |
Steam cleaning appliance
Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam. |
| US10448797B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner including a debris collection container having an outer perimeter and a lid removably coupled to the debris collection container. The lid has a periphery that extends along the outer perimeter of the debris collection container. The vacuum further includes a suction source coupled to the lid and removable from the debris collection container with the lid. The suction source includes a motor and an impeller driven by the motor. The vacuum cleaner further includes an exhaust passageway downstream from the suction source for discharging an airflow from the debris collection container. The exhaust passageway extends radially outward from the impeller and toward the periphery of the lid. The vacuum cleaner further includes an exhaust outlet port in communication with the exhaust passageway. The exhaust outlet port extends along a majority of the periphery of the lid. |
| US10448794B2 |
Robotic vacuum cleaner
A robotic cleaning device including a main body having a front end portion with a front end wall, a rear end portion, a right side wall connecting the front end wall and the rear end portion and a left side wall connecting the front end wall and the rear end portion. At least one driving wheel is arranged to move the robotic cleaning device across a surface to be cleaned. A cleaning member is arranged at a bottom side of the main body for removing debris from the surface to be cleaned, the cleaning member being arranged in the front end portion of the main body. The main body is arranged such that its width is greatest between the right side wall and the left side wall, and the greatest width is located at the front end portion of the main body. |
| US10448793B2 |
Dry wipe with demisting and/or cleaning action
The present invention relates to a dry wipe comprising a woven or knitted microfiber fabric having hydrophilic polymer microfibers and lipophilic polymer microfibers, which is impregnated with at least one surfactant, the hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) of which is greater than or equal to 5. These wipes can be used to clean the surface of substrates and/or to confer demisting properties on hydrophilic surfaces. |
| US10448791B2 |
Toilet apparatus
The toilet apparatus includes a main part and a toilet seat. The main part includes a function part, and a case cover covering the function part. The main part is attached on a toilet bowl. The toilet seat is attached rotatably to the case cover. The toilet seat has a closed state and an open state. The case cover includes an extending portion, a height of the extending portion becoming low toward forward, and a toilet seat pivot support portion provided backward the extending portion, and pivotally supporting the toilet seat. The toilet seat includes a first portion positioned forward the case cover in the closed state, and a second portion rising backward from the first portion in the closed state, overlapping the extending portion, and being pivotally supported to the toilet seat pivot support portion. |
| US10448785B2 |
Apparatus for preparing food and air guide member therefor
An apparatus for preparing food comprises a food preparation chamber with an air-permeable bottom wall and an upper air discharge opening, a fan for moving hot air successively through the bottom wall, the food preparation chamber and the discharge opening, an air channel for returning the air from the discharge opening towards the bottom wall separate from the food preparation chamber, a heat radiator positioned in the upper part of the food preparation chamber and an air guide below the food preparation chamber and on top of a bottom part for directing the air flow essentially upwards into food present in the food preparation chamber. Said air guide comprises at least one air guide rib arranged along a curved line extending substantially towards a central region of said bottom part, wherein said air guide rib is provided with a concave side which, as seen in a vertical section through said air guide rib, along at least part of its extension along said curved line includes an angle with the bottom part smaller than 90°. |
| US10448781B2 |
Pumping and foaming device
Pumping and foaming device (100) comprising a container compartment (20) where a foamable fluid (1) is stored, an air entry (13) through which air is provided into the device (100) and a processing compartment (10) where fluid is pumped and foamed with air, the processing compartment (10) comprising at least one movable part and a static part, movable with respect to each other; said parts being arranged in such a way that their relative movement pumps fluid by suction from the container compartment (20) respectively into the processing compartment (10), and also drives the mixture of air and fluid through a thin gap providing a certain level of shear stress which allows this mixture to foam. |
| US10448779B2 |
Beverage maker
A beverage maker, particularly for coffee or tea, includes an outer receptacle for containing a mixture of a liquid and a solid beverage making material. A filter element mountable within the outer receptacle divides the outer receptacle into a fluid flow space between the filter element and a closed bottom of the outer receptacle, and a holding space between the filter element and a top of the outer receptacle where the liquid and solid material are mixed to form a beverage. An inner housing having a beverage receptacle may slide in the outer receptacle to filter the beverage through the substantially stationary filter element to provide the beverage in the fluid flow space. Under continued pressure, the beverage is forced into at least one fluid flow conduit fluidly connecting the fluid flow space to the beverage receptacle to fill the beverage receptacle. |
| US10448773B2 |
System for mounting a curtain rod
A system for mounting a curtain rod is used to mount a rod holder to a wall without damaging the wall if the rod holder is removed or changed. The system includes a holder mounting bracket which includes a base and a bridge. The holder mounting bracket may be mounted to a wall by the base. An anchor-receiving hole runs between the base and the bridge. The system includes a rod holder which is mounted into the anchor-receiving hole and to the bridge. The rod holder is used to support a curtain rod. The system includes a bracket adapter which mounts into the anchor-receiving hole if the rod holder is not compatible with the holder mounting bracket. The rod holder may then be mounted to the bracket adapter. The system includes a holder cover and a bracket cover, used to cover the rod holder and the holder mounting bracket respectively. |
| US10448771B1 |
Bag clamp
A bag clamp having retention arms, capable of rotating about a pivoting axis between an open and closed position. The retention arms are connected to a locking mechanism configured to prevent the retention arms from pivoting to an open configuration when the locking mechanism is in an engaged setting. The arms are shaped to create an open receiving space. The open receiving space allows the bag clamp to receive a rigid structure to clamp onto while also receiving a bag's straps. |
| US10448770B1 |
Bag clamp
A bag clamp having retention arms, capable of rotating about a pivoting axis between an open and closed position. The retention arms are connected to a locking mechanism configured to prevent the retention arms from pivoting to an open configuration when the locking mechanism is in an engaged setting. The arms are shaped to create an open receiving space. The open receiving space allows the bag clamp to receive a rigid structure to clamp onto while also receiving a bag's straps. |
| US10448767B1 |
Sports-themed, modular table covering
The sports-themed, modular table covering is a modular textile that is configured for use with a table. The sports-themed, modular table covering is used as a table cloth. The sports-themed, modular table covering displays a carpet image with a sporting motif. The carpet image is formed as a loop surface that is compatible with hook and loop fastening technology. The loop surface receives an individual interchangeable image selected from a plurality of interchangeable images. Each selected individual interchangeable image is removably attached to the loop surface using a hook and loop fastening technology. Each selected individual interchangeable image is a logo associated with the selected sports motif of the carpet image. The sports-themed, modular table covering comprises an artificial turf carpet and a plurality of interchangeable images. In a second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the sports-themed, modular table covering further comprises a drape. |
| US10448765B2 |
Inflatable pillow, method and device for inflating and deflating the same
An inflatable pillow, a method and a device for inflating and deflating the same are disclosed. The inflatable pillow includes a pillow envelope and N airbags in the pillow envelop; an interior of the pillow envelope is partitioned into M chambers and there is provided at least one of the airbags in each of the chambers; each of the airbags has a hole which is configured for inflating and deflating the airbag; M and N are positive integers and M is not larger than N. |
| US10448764B2 |
Pillow adjusting device and method of use
A method of promoting comfort when sleeping or resting by placing a pillow adjusting device (D) underneath a subjects conventional pillow (3). The device (D) creates multi-level head support to assist rest or sleep and reduce next strain when sleeping or resting. The device (D) preferably comprises two pads (1) at a higher level, connected by a central section (2) of a lower level. The user's pillow (3) is placed on top of the device, thus raising the sides of the pillow (3) to a higher level which is more suitable to the user when the user is lying on their side. The central portion (2) is at a more suitable height for when the user is lying on their back. The central portion (2) may contain an additional section (4) to provide neck support when lying on ones back. |
| US10448756B2 |
Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism
A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. A plurality of thin dividers separate the product into rows. The dividers may be formed separately and attached and secured by being inserted into a plurality of grooves arranged along the lower surface and the forward and rear support posts of the product dispensing tray. The dividers are configured to self-adjust by laterally shifting within the grooves when the product is moved forward by the pusher to being loaded by an operator to allow the product to be positioned in a tight fitting manner to maximize the amount of product that can be accommodated horizontally across the tray. In addition, the dividers may have a bottom wall spaced from the surface with a support column that is inserted into an elongated pocket to provide the structural support for the divider. |
| US10448755B1 |
Inline display focal
A display fixture includes a gondola display unit having a plurality of adjacent gondola sections. Each gondola section has a base deck, a back wall supported by a pair of uprights and a toe kick located on a front of the base deck. An inline display focal is coupled to the gondola display unit to highlight one of the plurality of adjacent gondola sections and includes an upper frame, an outrigger and a kick plate assembly. A portion of the upper frame extends forward from the base deck and the toe kick of the gondola section. The outrigger is positioned forward of the base deck and the toe kick of the gondola section and includes at least two vertical members that depend downwardly from the upper frame to couple to the kick plate assembly that is attached to a front of the toe kick of the gondola section. |
| US10448754B1 |
Clamp
A clamp includes two clamping units spaced apart from each other, each of which includes a supporting mount, a tightening block and a tightening bolt. The supporting mount has an inclined guide face which faces an object to be clamped, and two through holes through which two fasteners respectively extend to engage an installation plane. The tightening block has a sliding face abutting against the inclined guide face, and is fastened on the supporting mount by the tightening bolt. A threaded portion of the tightening bolt passes through a passage hole of the tightening block to engage an engagement hole of the supporting mount, so that the tightening block is compelled by the tightening bolt to move along the inclined guide face. |
| US10448752B1 |
Playyard
The present playyard includes an endless frame, an endless sidewall within the frame, and a floor within the sidewall. The sidewall and floor form the shape of a receptacle having an open top and a closed bottom defined by the floor. Each of the frame, sidewall and floor takes the shape of a hexagon. The frame is a scissoring frame. The frame includes upper and lower junctions. The upper junction engages the sidewall. A strap engages the lower junction to a periphery of the floor, an inner portion of the floor, and the sidewall. |
| US10448750B1 |
Baby tram
Presented here is an apparatus that includes a dual rail structure, an attachment mechanism, a child seat and upright supports. The apparatus can be 5 feet tall, 5 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. The upright supports lift the dual rail structure above the ground. The adjustable elastic cords can be connected to and suspended from the dual rail structure using wheels, which can traverse the dual rail structure. The child can be placed so that the child can walk, swing, and/or jump. The seat can rotate 360° with respect to the dual rail structure, enabling the child to change direction of motion within the dual rail structure. The entire apparatus can be collapsed using joints, which enable the bars of the apparatus to fold and/or disconnect for compact packing and easy transport. |
| US10448748B2 |
Folding mattress-retention mechanism
A mechanism for securing a mattress on a bed foundation is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to a folding mattress-retention mechanism that may compactly fold or be easily removed during shipping or storage. The folding mattress-retention mechanism includes a mattress-support structure, a first hinged attachment, and a second hinged attachment. The mattress-support structure includes a first and second end and may abut a side of a mattress atop a bed foundation. The first and second hinged attachments are coupled to the mattress-support structure at the respective first and second ends and may either affix or removably attach the folding mattress-retention mechanism to the foot, head, or sides of a bed foundation. Further, the hinged attachments may allow for movement, and the folding mattress-retention mechanism may move into and between an operable first position and a stowed second position. |
| US10448747B2 |
Articulating bed structure with narrow frame for dissasembly
An articulating bed incorporates a frame having side frame members with a first fixed channel extending laterally between the frame side members and a second fixed channel extending laterally between the frame side members. A first rotatable channel open toward a head of the bed is engaged to the first fixed channel with first hinges. An upper body support panel is removably engaged in the first rotatable channel and an upper body panel support frame extends from the first rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange to support the upper body panel. A second rotatable channel open toward the foot of the bed is engaged to the second fixed channel with second hinges. A thigh support panel is removably engaged in the second rotatable channel and a thigh panel support frame extends from the second rotatable channel coplanar with a lower flange of the second rotatable channel to support the thigh panel. A seat panel is removably engaged between the first fixed channel and second fixed channel. |
| US10448741B2 |
Collapsible support structure
A collapsible support structure includes a plurality of platform assemblies, a handle assembly, and an axle assembly. In use, the collapsible support structure may folded from a deployed position in which it rolls along a surface to transport items, to a stowed position, in which it is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The collapsible support structure includes at least one support member removably coupled to one of the platform assemblies. |
| US10448739B2 |
Panels comprising a mechanical locking device and an assembled product comprising the panels
A set of panels including a panel with a first main plane and an adjacent panel with a second main plane, wherein the panel and the adjacent panel are provided with an angleable locking device for locking a first edge of the panel to a second edge of the adjacent panel. The first main plane is essentially perpendicular to the second main plane. The angleable locking device includes an edge groove at the first edge and a tongue groove at the second edge. The edge groove includes a flexible tongue arranged in an insertion groove at a first side of the edge groove. The angleable locking device is configured to be unlocked by an angling motion of the panel relative the adjacent panel, such that an angle between the first and the second main plane increases. |
| US10448732B2 |
Desk and proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly
A proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly having a cross bar that connects to the leg structure of a desk. The assembly includes a bottom channel that pivotably attaches to the cross bar, and a foot stimulating member that attaches to the bottom channel, so that it can pivot in relation to the crossbar. Mounting flanges are located at the longitudinal ends of the cross bar. A pivot assembly, generating the pivotable attachment between the bottom channel and the cross bar, includes two threaded fasteners and a bushing, secured by lock nuts; the bushing connecting the first threaded fastener to the second threaded fastener, such that the second threaded fastener can pivot in relation to the first threaded fastener. In another embodiment, the proprioceptive foot stimulator assembly has at least one slider track capable of being attached to a desk and a foot stimulating member that slidably connects to the slider track. |
| US10448731B2 |
Vertically adjustable desk with stability feature
A desk includes a desktop at a top end; a leg including an attachment portion and a foot portion, the attachment portion of the leg secured to the desktop and extending away from the desktop, the foot portion of the leg defining a bottom end of the desk; and a gas spring connecting the leg to the desktop. |
| US10448726B2 |
Cosmetic container
A cosmetic container includes an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell includes a sidewall, and the sidewall includes a plurality of perforated holes. The inner shell is inserted into the outer shell, wherein the inner shell includes a body and a plurality of protruding patterns extending outwardly and exposed through the perforated holes. |
| US10448725B2 |
Cosmetic wiper with wiper arms
A wiper for wiping an associated cosmetic applicator, wherein the wiper has a retaining portion for securing the wiper on a cosmetic supply container, and also has at least two wiper arms, which are arranged on the container and subject the associated cosmetic applicator to wiping action. Each of the at least two wiper arms is arranged in an elastically movable manner on the retaining portion and has a shaft portion and a ring portion, which forms a wiper lip or a part thereof, wherein the extent of the ring portion in the circumferential direction is greater than the extent of the shaft portion in the circumferential direction. |
| US10448722B2 |
Support for a hair care appliance
A support for a hair care appliance, the support comprising a first storage position and at least one further storage position, wherein the first storage position is configured to connect the hair care appliance to the support and the at least one further storage position is configured to connect at least one attachment for changing a property of fluid exiting from the appliance to the support. The support may include a stand portion and a base portion wherein the base portion is designed to sit atop a surface and the stand portion extends from the base portion and includes the first storage position and the at least one further storage position. |
| US10448716B2 |
Umbrella
An improved umbrella (10) comprising: a shaft (11); a plurality of ribs(13) spaced around the shaft (11) arranged to be capable of extending outwardly of the shaft (11) in a deployed condition; a canopy (12) supportable by the ribs (13); and a tensioner (19) comprising a filamentary material which extends around the perimeter of the umbrella (10), wherein the filamentary material (19) is arranged to tension the perimeter of the umbrella (10) and resist inversion of the umbrella (10) by pulling a distal end of each rib (13) towards the shaft (11) when in the deployed condition. |
| US10448714B1 |
Personal fogging umbrella
A personal fogging umbrella having a handle, a head, and a pressurizer is disclosed. The handle includes a hollow cavity that is watertight. The head is coupled to the top end of the handle and comprises a plurality of two-stage fogging nozzles feed pressurized air and water from the hollow cavity of the handle through conduits. The head is pivotally coupled to a plurality of ribs connected to a flexible canopy. The pressurizer is releasably coupled to the bottom end of the handle and has a one-way valve connected to a pump to pressurize the air inside the hollow cavity. The handle has a shoulder rest, the handle extending upward from the shoulder rest toward the top end and extending outward to curve downward toward the bottom end. The handle above the shoulder rest is substantially linear, and the handle below the shoulder rest is at least partially curved. |
| US10448713B1 |
Emerald-cut diamond
Emerald-cut diamond with length/width of 1.35 to 1.40; table of 55 to 60 percent; corner ratio of 13.5 to 14.5 percent; girdle thickness up to 3 percent; crown main angle of 28 to 45 degrees; first crown break angle of 2 to 6 degrees; second crown break angle of 2 to 6 degrees; pavilion main angle of 43 to 48 degrees; first pavilion break angle of 2 to 5 degrees; and second pavilion break angle of 2 to 5 degrees. Diamonds cut in accordance with these parameters may have light performance 0-grade domains on a grade map with wide crown and pavilion mains ranges. A method cuts the diamond according to the parameters, and may include selecting crown and pavilion main angles from the map, and cutting the diamond sufficiently close to the selected cutting parameters to obtain the light performance grade of 0. |
| US10448707B2 |
Capacitive foot presence sensing for footwear
A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor. |
| US10448700B2 |
Shoe having multiple sole members
A shoe comprises a sole and an upper. The sole comprises a lower sole member and an upper sole member. The lower sole member includes a plurality of sipes and a longitudinal cavity. The longitudinal cavity is at least in a sole midfoot region and extends downwardly from a top surface of the lower sole member. The plurality of sipes extend upwardly from the bottom surface of the lower sole member and intersect the longitudinal cavity such that the plurality of sipes and the longitudinal cavity combine to define a plurality of through openings. The upper sole member is within the cavity and covers the plurality of through openings. |
| US10448698B2 |
Protective shoe cover
A protective shoe cover includes a shoe-shaped main body that is constructed from two complementary shaped sides that form a toe section, a heel section, and an ankle section which define a hollow interior space. Each of the two sides are removably secured together along the back end of the main body via a fastener which extends between the heel section and the ankle opening. A bottom opening is positioned along the bottom end of the main body for receiving the outsole of an inserted shoe, and a plurality of ledges extend along the bottom opening to engage the outsole and secure the same within the protective cover. |
| US10448697B2 |
Shoe upper and shoe including the shoe upper
A shoe upper of a shoe includes first and second shoe upper sections together surrounding a foot, while covering a tiptoe and a heel of the foot, and a protector provided on part of an outer surface of the second shoe upper section and made of a single type of abrasion resistant resin material. The protector includes a tiptoe protector arranged to correspond to a tiptoe portion of the second shoe upper section, and a medial region protector provided on a medial region, of the second shoe upper section, extending from a backend of the tiptoe protector to a portion of the midfoot. The medial region protector has a deformable portion which has a mesh structure and is more deformable than the tiptoe protector, and a plurality of reinforcement ribs which divide the deformable portion into a plurality of regions. |
| US10448695B2 |
Ballistic helmets and method of manufacture thereof
A method for manufacturing a high performance thermoplastic matrix composite ballistic helmet includes forming/shaping highly consolidated helmet preforms free of wrinkles and with no cuts or seams from a flat stack of 0/90 uni-directional prepreg layers, both with and without carbon epoxy skins or layers, using a pressure forming process. The wrinkle free and no cuts pre-formed helmet shell is pre-heated and placed between match-metal dies in a compression molding press to be molded under constant pressure during heating at high temperature and cooling down to below 160° F. in less than 45 minutes. |
| US10448694B2 |
Breakaway clasp for headwear
Embodiments are disclosed for headwear including a crown including a cap, a strap extending from the crown, the strap including two strap portions extending from different locations of the crown, and a clasp coupled to the strap at terminal ends of the two strap portions, the clasp having a top loop and a bottom loop, wherein the top loop is joined to the bottom loop via a hinge, a top surface of the bottom loop extending from the hinge having a substantially linear declination along at least a portion of the top surface. |
| US10448689B2 |
Lighted translucent hat
A hat is provided, comprising a brim, a crown, electroluminescent (EL) wire forming an outline at least around the brim and the crown, a battery pack secured to the underside of the crown, and a controller, secured to the underside of the crown and electrically coupled to the battery pack and the EL wire, configured to control the current applied to the EL wire. The brim and crown are formed from a translucent material. A method of manufacturing a hat is also provided, comprising: providing a translucent material, forming a brim and crown of the translucent material, securing an electroluminescent (EL) wire around at least the brim and crown, providing a battery pack, providing a controller, electrically coupling the EL wire to the battery pack and controller, and securing the battery pack and controller to the underside of the crown. |
| US10448687B2 |
Adaptive clothing using magnetic closures
In adaptive clothing, magnetic members engage to magnetically fasten a lower front layer and an upper front layer. A first magnetic member is provided in a housing having a base extending beyond the boundaries of the magnet. The base is sewn to fabric. The housing is secured in a placket to be affixed to a garment upper layer. A second magnetic member is placed in an interior enclosure of a lower front layer. A button or other component is secured to the exterior side of the upper front layer to provide the appearance of a buttoned placket. To close the garment, the first magnetic member is brought in proximity to the second magnetic member. The placket may be constructed as a separate unit and attached to the garment in a separate operation, allowing construction of the placket without manipulating the entire garment. Cuffs are prepared in a manner similar to the placket. |
| US10448686B2 |
Glide-on coating for polymeric gloves
Polymeric gloves include a donning-facilitating coating. The donning-facilitating coating facilitates a hand of a user to glide into and out of the glove while either leaving a visible residue on the hand of the user, or not leaving a visible residue on the hand of the user, when the donning-facilitating coating is contacted by the hand of the user. |
| US10448683B2 |
Athletic garment for cycling
A garment that includes a bottom portion having first and second leg openings, a front part and a back part, first and second shoulder straps that each have a front portion extending upwardly from the front part and a back portion extending upwardly from the back part. The first and second shoulder straps each include a shoulder portion that connects the front portion to the back portion. The back portion of the first shoulder strap includes an upper section and a lower section and the lower section is wider than the upper section. The back portion of the second shoulder strap includes an upper section and a lower section and the lower section is wider than the upper section. At least a portion of the lower section of the first shoulder strap overlaps at least a portion of the lower section of the second shoulder strap. |
| US10448680B2 |
Method for forming interconnections between electronic devices embedded in textile fibers
A method for forming interconnections between electronic devices embedded in a textile includes weaving a textile panel including at least one smart fiber having an electronic device embedded in a central portion thereof and at least one electrically conducting filament proximal to an outer boundary thereof. While the panel is in the weaving machine, fiducials not visible to the eye are created in the panel that are correlated in location with the smart fiber(s). After removing the textile panel from the weaving machine, machine detection is used to locate the fiducials, thereby mapping distortions of the fiber pattern. An interconnect pattern is transformed to match the distorted fiber pattern of the conducting fibers, and is applied to the textile panel to form an electrical connection with the electronic device(s). The fiducials can include infra-red phosphors. Vias can be formed to provide electrical access to the conducting filament(s). |
| US10448678B2 |
Bra incorporating shape memory polymers and method of manufacture thereof
A front panel for a sports bra has an interior liner layer having a back face contacting a wearer's skin, and an exterior shell layer having a back face facing a front face of the interior liner layer and coupled to the interior liner layer. A film layer is located between the front face of the interior liner layer and the back face of the exterior shell layer. The film layer becomes stiffer as a frequency of movement of a wearer's breasts increases, thereby absorbing forces caused by the movement of the wearer's breasts. A method for constructing a sports bra front panel with a thermally-induced shape memory polymer that exhibits viscoelastic properties when at body temperature and stiffens to absorb between about 0.015 N and about 0.03 N of force at frequencies of breast movement of between about 6 Hz and about 15 Hz is also disclosed. |
| US10448676B2 |
Exercise garment configured to be worn by an infant
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for an exercise garment configured to be worn by an infant. Specifically, embodiments are related to a fitness routine incorporating a safety harness to be worn by an infant. |
| US10448675B2 |
Construction of a gripping fabric
A gripping fabric and method for construction thereof is provided. A fabric structure that defines an inner surface and an outer surface is created. The fabric structure or the gripping fabric is configured to conform to a user's body part for constructing a garment, for example, a sock. The inner surface is proximal to a user contact surface and distal to an external contact surface. The outer surface is proximal to the external contact surface and distal to the user contact surface. A gripping material is selectively applied on the inner surface and/or the outer surface of the fabric structure. The gripping material on the inner surface and the outer surface of the fabric structure adheres to the user contact surface and the external contact surface respectively, thereby providing grip between the user contact surface and the fabric structure, and grip between the fabric structure and the external contact surface. |
| US10448674B1 |
Portable electronic vaporizing device
The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the inhalation of vaporizable substances. |
| US10448673B2 |
Electronic vapour inhalers
A capsule 26 for an electronic vapour inhaler comprises a shell 28 containing a flavour-release medium 40 and one or more induction heatable elements 42 disposed inside the shell 28 and arranged to heat the flavour-release medium 40 to produce a vapour for inhalation by a user. At least part of the shell 28 is formed of an air permeable material. |
| US10448672B2 |
Vaporizer having induction heating and methods of using same
A vaporizer, including a removable panel; and a main body assembly such that the removable panel is removably attached to the main body assembly, wherein the main body assembly is further comprised of; a crucible/pan assembly such that a material to be vaporized is located within the crucible/pan assembly, an induction heater such that the induction heater is located adjacent to the crucible/pan assembly for induction heating of the crucible/pan assembly which in turn vaporizes the material to be vaporized located within the crucible/pan assembly, a removable battery assembly located adjacent to the induction heater, an electronics assembly operatively connected to the battery and the induction heater, and an interchangeable mouthpiece assembly operatively attached to the crucible/pan assembly for allowing vapors from the material to be vaporized to be inhaled by an end user. |
| US10448671B2 |
Heating system and method of heating for an inhaler device
A heating system for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a substance to be heated includes at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated, especially a liquid solution or a gel, from a supply reservoir by or under capillary action or surface tension forces, and a heater configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel. |
| US10448670B2 |
Aerosol generating system with consumption monitoring and feedback
An aerosol-generating system for oral or nasal delivery of a generated aerosol to a user is provided, including a heater element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol; a power source; a controller configured to control operation of the heater element, the controller being configured to detect a change in air flow past the heater element: a first data storage recording detected changes in airflow past the heater element and data relating to the operation of the heater element; a second data storage including a database relating changes in airflow and data relating to the operation of the heater element to the properties of the aerosol delivered to the user; and an indicator coupled to the second data storage configured to indicate to the user a property of the aerosol delivered to the user. |
| US10448666B1 |
Personal tobacco containment and auto loading smoking apparatus
A smoking device that provides a convenient way to store, carry, load, and smoke tobacco and/or herbal products. Components are enclosed in a unit that provides a quick delivery of product from a storage chamber to an ignition chamber, where the product can be ignited with a flame source or heating element. The device has a body that defines an opening that provides access to one or more storage chambers, an ignition chamber, and a mover passageway. A mover, such as an auger, is located in the mover passageway for moving product from a storage chamber to the ignition chamber. The mover may be activated from outside the body. The body includes air passageway that connects the ignition chamber to an outside of the body for venting smoke. A cover is received in the opening for selectively covering the storage chamber and ignition chamber. |
| US10448662B2 |
Composition for preventing or treating fatty liver or insulin resistance syndrome including extracellular domain of delta-like 1 homolog
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating fatty liver, steatohepatitis, or liver cirrhosis as well as insulin resistance and aging by administration of a DLK1-Fc fusion protein constructed by conjugation of an extracellular domain of DLK1 or a fragment thereof with a human antibody Fc region. Also provided are health functional foods containing a DLK1-Fc fusion protein constructed by conjugation of an extracellular domain of DLK1 (delta-like 1 homolog) or a fragment thereof with a human antibody Fc region as an active ingredient. |
| US10448660B2 |
Metering the disposition of a food product into cavities forming a pellet
A process for metering the disposition of a food product into cavities forming a pellet. The cavities are defined in a conveyor as individual cavities. Each cavity defines a specific volume. The process includes supplying a quantity of food product in a supply chamber which includes a plurality of nozzles aligned above the conveyor. The nozzles are aligned with a predetermined portion of the cavities. A predefined supply of food product is dispensed and metered through each nozzle. The food product is dispensed through the nozzles into the cavities without exceeding the specific volume of the cavity. The food product is frozen into an individual quick frozen pellet starting immediately upon disposition in one of the cavities. The step of metering the predefined amount of food product includes metering a predetermined weight of the food product. |
| US10448654B2 |
Packaged ambient dairy beverage
A packaged product consisting essentially of an aseptic dairy beverage in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant foamy texture. |
| US10448653B2 |
Multi-layered food product and method for forming
A multi-layered food product comprises a filling encapsulated by a substantially baked yeast-leavened dough. The encapsulated filling is further encapsulated by a substantially baked chemically-leavened batter layer. |
| US10448652B2 |
Food product with filling with high amount of live lactic cultures
A food product and method for producing is provided. The food product comprising a biscuit part and a filling part, the filling part including a water-based filling and an anhydrous filling with live lactic cultures. The water-based filling and the anhydrous filling are distinct. The anhydrous filling has a lactic ferment cell count per gram of the anhydrous filling of at least 105 cfu/g, preferably 106 cfu/g, more preferably 107 cfu/g, the food product presenting a decay rate of the lactic cultures of at most 0.25 log10 per month. |
| US10448651B2 |
Baked confectionery
Baked confectionery containing fat and oil having a melting point of 20° C. or lower and fat and oil having a melting point of from 25 to 50° C. in a total amount of 20 to 65 parts by mass, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a total amount of wheat flour and insoluble dietary fiber-containing powder, and satisfying the following (a) to (c): (a) a ratio of a content B of the wheat flour to a content A of the insoluble dietary fiber-containing powder satisfies B/A=50/50 to 80/20 in terms of a mass ratio; (b) a ratio of a content D of the fat and oil having the melting point of 20° C. or lower to a content C of the fat and oil having the melting point of from 25 to 50° C. satisfies D/C=1/7 to 7/1 in terms of a mass ratio; and (c) a gliadin content is 2.4 mass % or more. |
| US10448649B2 |
Non-aqueous, non-oil live microbial compositions
The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control. |
| US10448645B2 |
Methods and compositions for controlling Root Lesion Nematodes
The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp., as well as cell-free culture supernatants, fractions, and concentrates obtained from the Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp. Also provided are related methods for controlling RLN infections of plants, and methods of making the compositions. |
| US10448643B2 |
Low pH disinfectant composition
The invention provides for a low pH disinfectant composition that includes a relatively low amount of alcohol. Also provided is an article of manufacture that includes a textile and the composition, as well as methods of using the composition and article of manufacture (e.g., for reducing the number of microbes located upon a substrate, for killing or inhibiting a broad spectrum of microorganisms, for killing or inhibiting spore forming bacteria, and/or for disinfecting a substrate). The composition can optionally include a stable residual antimicrobial compound, thereby providing a combination of high-level disinfection and long-lasting residual effect. |
| US10448641B2 |
Mixtures of sabadilla alkaloids and phenylpyrazoles and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one phenylpyrazole and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one phenylpyrazole. |
| US10448634B2 |
Composition with high antimicrobial activity and low toxicity
Improved synthetic copolypeptide antimicrobials contain cationic amino acid residues and may be based on a blocky sequence. These antimicrobials show low mammalian toxicity and may undergo directed self-assembly. The inventive synthetic copolypeptides are useful in treatment of wounds and other infections. |
| US10448631B2 |
Cryopreservation using sucralose
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of preparing a cell, tissue, organ or plant for cryopreservation, wherein the method includes contacting the cell, tissue, organ or plant with a composition including sucrose and/or sucralose. |
| US10448627B2 |
Pest monitoring system with conductive electrodes
A pest monitoring system generally includes a circuit, wherein the circuit is initially in a first impedance state that is configured to change to a second impedance state due to pest activity, wherein the second impedance state is lower than the first impedance state. |
| US10448619B2 |
Egg grasp device having interlaced members, and associated systems and methods
An egg grasp device is provided. Such a device includes a body and a plurality of elongated members extending from the body. The elongated members are interlaced to form a sheath capable of retaining an egg. The sheath has a distal end and a proximal end at which the elongated members are operably engaged with the body. The elongated members cooperate to define an opening at the distal end through which an egg is received when the elongated members engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is seated within the sheath. Associated systems and methods are also provided. |
| US10448616B2 |
Balance beam apparatus for pet training and fitness
Disclosed are various embodiments for a balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets that may include, for example, a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a portion raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base, where the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form steps leading up to the balance beam, and where the second beam base includes a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form steps leading down from the balance beam. The first beam base and the second beam base may have a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam. The balance beam apparatus may be free-standing and portable. |
| US10448615B1 |
Pet toys with defensive deflection curves
A hollow bone-type pet toy having defensive curves includes a body having a narrow mid-section and at least two hollow lobes extending therefrom. Each lobe tapers outward from the narrow mid-section to a wide end and has walls defining an inner cavity. In cross-section, each lobe wall is thinnest adjacent the narrow mid-section and tapers outward in thickness such that the wall is thickest at a distal end; at a distal end of an outer surface, the outer surface terminates in a defensive deflection curve that extends around a distal end of the wall; and at a distal end of an inner surface of each lobe wall, the inner surface terminates in the defensive curve. The defensive deflection curve is defined in two-dimensional space using a set of cubic Bézier curves. A pet's teeth are thus deflected by the distal ends of the walls when the pet bites the pet-toy. |
| US10448613B2 |
Securing assembly for supporting and selectively concealing an animal crate
A securing assembly for supporting an animal crate within an architectural structure and the animal crate may be selectively concealed. A platform supports the bottom surface of the crate and may be extended or retracted within the architectural structure. The securing assembly includes a track which is selectively secured to the architectural structure and the platform includes a mating flange for cooperating with the track. The platform includes a mount for the animal crate which permits the crate to be manipulated to extend and retract the platform. |
| US10448606B1 |
Soybean cultivar S170158
A soybean cultivar designated S170158 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170158, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170158, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170158, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170158. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170158. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170158, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170158 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10448604B1 |
Soybean cultivar 60111110
A soybean cultivar designated 60111110 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 60111110, to the plants of soybean cultivar 60111110, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 60111110, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 60111110. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 60111110. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 60111110, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 60111110 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10448601B1 |
Inbred corn line 6ABSM1577
An inbred corn line, designated 6ABSM1577, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 6ABSM1577, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 6ABSM1577 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 6ABSM1577 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 6ABSM1577, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 6ABSM1577 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods. |
| US10448598B2 |
Variety corn line JIC4218
The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated JIC4218, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line JIC4218 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line JIC4218, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line JIC4218, and plants produced according to these methods. |
| US10448597B2 |
Canola variety 45CM36
Provided is a canola variety designated 45CM36 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 45CM36 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 45CM36 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 45CM36, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 45CM36 are disclosed. |
| US10448594B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH807727
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH807727. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH807727, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH807727 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 CH807727. |
| US10448589B2 |
Tomato variety NUN 09168 TOF
The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 09168 TOF. |
| US10448584B2 |
Medium for plant cultivation, and apparatus and method for plant cultivation including the same
The present invention provides a medium for plant cultivation including a thermoplastic resin containing at least one of an ethylene unit and a propylene unit, wherein an extract obtained by treating 10 g of the thermoplastic resin with 50 mL of ion-exchange water at 95° C. for 4 hours has a pH at 25° C. not less than 4 and not more than 9; a medium for plant cultivation allowing a plant to be efficiently grown regardless of the type of the plant with an apparatus and a method for plant cultivation including the medium for plant cultivation; and an apparatus and a method for plant cultivation including the medium for plant cultivation. |
| US10448583B2 |
Disc saw felling head for a feller buncher
A disc saw felling head and a method of assembly for the disc saw felling head including a saw mandrel and bearing arrangement. The saw mandrel and bearing arrangement includes a housing, a mandrel, and first and second preset roller bearing packs. One of the roller bearing packs is a tapered roller double-row preset bearing pack and the other of the roller bearing packs is a cylindrical roller single row preset bearing pack. The housing includes a bore and a first and second shelf, wherein each of the shelves defines a depth of the bearings with respect to the housing to accurately locate the mandrel within the housing. The use of preset bearing packs and a housing having predetermined locations for placement of the present bearing packs provides an assembly which requires fewer adjustments. |
| US10448576B2 |
Adjustable fan based on grain throughput
A combine including a cutting wheel for harvesting crop, a separating system for threshing the harvested crop to separate grain from residue, at least one of a yield monitor or a loss monitor, a crop cleaning system including a cleaning fan, and a controller coupled to the at least one of the yield monitor or the loss monitor. The controller controls the crop cleaning system, and is configured to determine at least one of a throughput from the yield monitor, or a loss from the loss monitor, compare the determined throughput or loss to a respective throughput threshold or loss threshold, and control a speed of the cleaning fan based on the throughput or loss comparison. |
| US10448575B1 |
Auger flight extension for a farm implement
A farm implement having an auger assembly that includes a first auger section with a first auger shaft and a first helical flight array, a second auger section with a second auger shaft and a second helical flight array, and a joint that releasably connects the first auger shaft to the second auger shaft when the auger assembly is in an operating position. When the auger assembly is set in the operating position, a leading edge of the first helical flight array opposes a trailing edge of the second flight array, and the leading edge is spatially separated from the trailing edge by a gap. The auger assembly further includes a first flight extension detachably mounted to the leading edge of the first helical flight array and/or a second flight extension detachably mounted to the trailing edge of the second helical flight array. |
| US10448573B1 |
Basket rake
A basket rake includes a main frame configured to be coupled to a tractor, a left basket coupled to the main frame via a left extension frame, a right basket coupled to the main frame via a right extension frame, a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a plurality of control lines, and a multi-function valve. Each of the plurality of control lines is hydraulically coupled to one of the plurality of actuators. The multi-function valve is hydraulically coupled to each of the plurality of control lines and is configured to receive hydraulic fluid from the tractor and control flow of hydraulic fluid independently to each of the plurality of hydraulic actuators via the plurality of control lines to extend or retract the extension frames, rotate the left or right baskets, raise or lower the left or right baskets, and operate drive motors of the left and right baskets. |
| US10448572B2 |
Cam actuated finger assembly for rotary auger
A crop gathering system for an agricultural harvester includes a tube having a tube wall. The tube wall defines an aperture extending through the tube wall. The crop gathering system also includes a rotary cam having an elongated shaft with a cam surface. The shaft extends inside the tube along an axis radially offset from the axis of the tube. The crop gathering system further includes a cam follower having a proximal end engaging the cam surface of the elongated shaft, and a distal end aligned with the aperture. The cam follower can be in the form of an auger finger that moves in and out of the tube wall as the tube is rotated to gather crop material and convey the crop material to a threshing system. A cam actuated finger assembly can be manufactured for installation in an auger of an agricultural harvester. |
| US10448568B2 |
Automatically securing unloading auger support
An unloading auger locking mechanism for use by an agricultural harvester, allowing the secure retainment of an unloading auger while it is in its stored position, accomplished by the passive locking between a latch assembly mounted on the unloading auger and an actuated hook assembly on the chassis, further allowing the unlocking of the mechanism by remote actuation. Locking and unlocking of the unloading auger can therefore be accomplished without the operator leaving the cab. |
| US10448566B2 |
Convertible cap and head system
A trimmer can be converted from an existing cutting medium to an alternative tool without requiring removal of the trimmer head. A common upper receiver head, as sold by an original equipment trimmer manufacturer, incorporates design provisions to snugly allow an easy/comfortable fit for a series of uniquely adaptable and convertible cap attachments such as, monofilament systems, unique molded or shaped flexible line blades with optional cutting swath diameters, as well as other helpful devices that perform different functions beyond just cutting grass. |
| US10448565B2 |
Garden visualization and mapping via robotic vehicle
A method for creating a visualization of a parcel or garden may include receiving information indicative of position data of a robotic vehicle transiting a parcel and corresponding image data captured by the robotic vehicle at one or more locations on the parcel. The method may further include generating a model of the parcel based on the information received, providing a graphical representation of the parcel based on the model, and enabling an operator to interact with the graphical representation to view one or more content items associated with respective ones of the one or more locations. |
| US10448564B2 |
Motor exchange system for a machine
A machine includes a first device, a second device and at least one controller. The first device includes a first motor located at a first address and associated with first operating characteristic data. The second device includes a second motor located at a second address and associated with second operating characteristic data that is substantially the same as the first operating characteristic data. The at least one controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium, and is configured to communicate with the first and second devices, and store the first and second operating characteristic data while associating the first and second operating characteristic data with the first and second addresses. The exchange of at least one of the first and second motors causes an exchange of the associated one of the first and second operating characteristic data. |
| US10448557B2 |
Seed tab and seed boot assembly with seed tab
A seed tab for a seed boot having a seed passage extending from an inlet to an outlet includes a tab body and a tab tail. The tab body has a mounting arrangement at a first end and a laterally outer edge. The tab tail extends from the tab body to a second end and has a laterally outer edge that extends laterally outward of the laterally outer edge of the tab body. A laterally extending edge extends between the laterally outer edge of the tab body and the laterally outer edge of the tab tail. The seed tab is configured so that, when the tab body is connected to the seed boot at the mounting arrangement, the tab tail extends downwardly behind the outlet of the seed boot. |
| US10455749B2 |
Parts supply device and parts supply robot having the same
A parts supply device includes a robot attachment member to be attached to a distal end portion of a robot arm, a parts holding tool supported by the robot attachment member, a stick mounting unit supported by the robot attachment member and on which a stick containing parts is mounted, a parts discharging mechanism which discharges, one by one, the parts contained in the stick mounted on the stick mounting unit, a guide member that guides the parts discharged by the parts discharging mechanism to a holding position by a holding member of the parts holding tool, and a relative movement device that moves the guide member in a state where one of the parts is held by the holding member to allow the one of the parts held by the holding member to be mounted on a predetermined position. |
| US10455746B2 |
Hybrid cooling system having a Freon heat exchanger
A hybrid cooling system is disclosed including but not limited to an array of solar cells electrically connected to inverters for producing electricity from the sun; a chiller controller processor in data communication with the inverters and a non-transitory computer readable medium; a chiller in data communication with the chiller controller processor and in thermal communication with inverters in a sealed enclosure, wherein the inverters are cooled by an inverter coolant fluid; an array of solar cells attached to the inverters for producing power from the sun; a free cooler in data communication with the chiller controller processor and in thermal communication with the inverter cooling fluid; a Freon loop positioned a water pipe carrying the inverter cooling fluid from the invert to the chiller; and a temperature sensor apparatus in thermal communication with the inverter cooling fluid; a switch for controlling an on off state for the chiller and the cooler, where in the processor for turns the chiller on and the cooler off when the inverter cooling fluid is above a predetermined temperature. A method is disclosed for using the system. |
| US10455744B2 |
Extendible barrier
Provided are blanking panels and methods of use for preventing the exchange of cold and hot air in an electronics rack having at least one module. The blanking panels comprise a face having a top edge and an oppositely positioned bottom edge; a first planar member extending transversely from the top or bottom edge; and a second planar member that is slidably engaged with the first planar member. The second planar member is configured for parallel movement relative to the first planar member. Further, the first and second planar members are configured to prevent airflow from a superior side of the blanking panel to an inferior side of the blanking panel. Methods of making and use are further provided. |
| US10455743B2 |
Computing equipment racks with varying fluid flow resistance
Provided is a datacenter chamber having racks configured to hold arrays of rack-mounted computing devices. The datacenter chamber comprises three or more racks, each rack having a plurality of receptacles configured to hold a computing device; a chassis configured to secure each of the racks in spaced relation relative to one another, wherein the chassis is configured to secure the racks facing outward from an interior chamber defined by a back-side of the racks, and wherein the chassis is configured to position the racks facing at least three different directions; and an integrated cooling system configured to drive a cooling fluid along computing devices mounted in the racks and through the interior chamber. |
| US10455742B2 |
Architecture for cryptocurrency mining operation
The present invention is a modular, energy efficient structure for housing racks of computers specifically designed for mining Bitcoin assets. The fundamental principal towards an optimized mining facility design is to decrease electricity consumption as well as effective construction budget management, ensuring only appropriate business expenditures. The side benefits including improved stability of the facility computer network and electricity supply. The design concept is carried out through a cool/hot air segregation process, which results in controllable internal facilities temperatures, dust filtration and energy savings. |
| US10455738B2 |
Stacked circuit board architecture in an electronic device
A circuit board assembly in an electronic is disclosed. To conserve space in the electronic device, the circuit board assembly includes stacked circuit boards in electrical communication with each other, such as a first circuit board stacked over a second circuit board. Each circuit board may include multiple surfaces that carry operational components. Moreover, the first circuit board may include a first surface and the second circuit board may include a second surface facing the first surface. The first and second surfaces may include operational components in corresponding locations. Also, the operational components may include corresponding shapes such that one component is positioned in another component. The components may electrically connect to each other. Also, the circuit board assembly may include EMI shields around an outer perimeter in order to shield the operational components form EMI and to components in the electronic device from EMI emanating from the operational components. |
| US10455736B2 |
Reduced cost and schedule manufacturing of graphene paper based thermal straps/harnesses
A graphene strip includes a plurality of graphene strips, a metal additive and a binding material is provided. The plurality of graphene strips include strips of graphene nanoplatelets. The metal additive is applied to each of the plurality of graphene strips. The binding material couples the plurality of graphene strips together. |
| US10455733B2 |
Liquid cooling system and method
A liquid cooling system for cooling an electrical component, the liquid cooling system including a cooling circuit having at least one supply branch for supplying liquid coolant to an electrical component; and a de-aeration line to provide a connection between a high point and a junction point of the cooling circuit to bypass a part of the cooling circuit; wherein the pressure of the liquid coolant is lower in the junction point than in the high point during circulation of the liquid coolant in the liquid cooling system. |
| US10455729B2 |
Enclosure cooling system
In one embodiment, the invention can be a system for cooling an enclosure enclosing electrical components and configured to prevent air and exhaust from escaping the enclosure. The system can include a heat sink comprising a heat exchanger, and a tube extending into and out of the heat exchanger, the tube configured to transport liquid through the heat exchanger. The system can further include a fan configured to push air heated by electrical components onto the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can be configured to receive heat from air pushed by the fan, and transfer the received heat to the liquid being transported by the tube through the heat exchanger. |
| US10455717B2 |
Implementation method for stacked connection between isolated circuit components and the circuit thereof
The present invention discloses a modularized circuit for isolated circuit, wherein the isolated circuit includes at least two circuit components connecting in parallel and/or series, the circuit components, according to a circuit connection configuration, weld corresponding pins of the components directly, forming an integrated module in accordance with a desired connection method of the circuit, and saving circuit boards and wires; the circuit components are designed as a parallelepiped, and a plurality of bonding pads are arranged on part of an area on a surface of the parallelepiped. Due to constructing a circuit unit by welding connections in a way of building blocks, welding directly between components in a 3D space, comparing to the circuits limited in a circuit board plane as a PCB, it owns a wider design space. |
| US10455714B2 |
Display device
A display device is disclosed. The display device may include a display panel and cover. A first cover may be configured to be connected to the display panel and a second cover may be connected to the first cover to cover the display panel. The first cover and the second cover may cover a back side of the display panel. A plurality of first holders may be disposed on the first cover and a plurality of second holders may be disposed on the second cover corresponding to the plurality of first holders to couple the second cover to the first cover. The first cover may include a first frame and a second frame connected to each other. Distal ends of the first and second frames may have prescribed shapes configured to couple to each other to form a low profile cover for the display device. |
| US10455712B1 |
Sealed electronic control module housing with integral terminal carrier design
An apparatus includes a terminal carrier and a housing shell. The terminal carrier generally comprises a plurality of terminals and a plurality of fastening tabs. The terminals have a first end with a shoulder on a first side of the terminal carrier and a second end on a second side of the terminal carrier with a bend formed a predetermined distance from the second side of the terminal carrier. The housing shell generally has an integral support. The integral support generally comprises a plurality of ports through which the second ends of the terminals extend, with the shoulders on the first end of the terminals providing support to the terminals for a press fit force applied to the first end of the terminals during assembly to a printed circuit board. |
| US10455708B2 |
Multilayered substrate and method for manufacturing the same
A multilayered substrate in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure may include an insulating layer, a conductive pattern embedded, at least partially, in the insulating layer, and a bump being electrically connected to the conductive pattern and penetrating the insulating layer. The bump may include a low melting point metal layer having a melting point lower than a melting point of the conductive pattern and a high melting point metal layer having a melting point higher than the melting point of the low melting point metal layer and having a latitudinal cross-sectional area smaller than a latitudinal cross-sectional area of the low melting point metal layer. |
| US10455706B2 |
Resin substrate, component mounted resin substrate, and method of manufacturing component mounted resin substrate
A resin substrate includes a thermoplastic resin base body, a mounting land conductor on a surface of the resin base body to be connected to a component, first and second reinforcement conductor patterns, and first interlayer connection conductors. The first and second reinforcement conductor patterns are each embedded in the resin base body and have a planar shape that includes a position overlapping the mounting land conductor when viewing the resin base body in plan view. The first interlayer connection conductors connect the first and second reinforcement conductor patterns in a thickness direction of the resin base body. The first interlayer connection conductors are arranged at positions different from the mounting land conductor when viewing the resin base body in plan view. |
| US10455701B2 |
Resin board structure and method for fabricating the same
A resin board structure includes a first member including a first metal film and one thermoplastic resin layer or a stack which includes two or more thermoplastic resin layers, and a second member including a second metal film. The first and second metal films are bonded together, and at least a portion the first metal film and at least a portion of the second metal film overlap each other. The first and second metal films are metallurgically bonded at an interface between the first metal film and the second metal film. The first member includes a first junction resin covering portion defined by a portion of a thermoplastic resin layer and overlapping a portion at which the first metal film and the second metal film overlap each other, and the first junction resin covering portion includes an uneven surface to reduce or prevent slippage due to ultrasonic vibration. |
| US10455697B2 |
PCB module having multi-sided heat sink structure and multilayer PCB assembly for use in same
An embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB module comprising: a multilayer PCB assembly including a heat dissipation plate layer, and an upper PCB and a lower PCB which are attached to the upper surface and the lower surface of the heat dissipation plate layer, respectively; and an upper case and a lower case for covering the upper side and the lower side of the multilayer PCB assembly, respectively, wherein the heat dissipation plate layer includes a plurality of electrically insulating heat dissipation plates arranged on the same plane, and at least one of the plurality of heat dissipation plates comprises: a first heat pole in thermal contact with an electronic circuit element mounted on the upper PCB or the lower PCB; and a second heat pole in thermal contact with the inner surface of at least one of the upper and lower cases. |
| US10455696B2 |
Electrically conducting assemblies
The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a multilayer assembly comprising applying at least one patterned substrate onto at least one surface of at least one non-patterned substrate. The present invention also pertains to the multilayer assembly obtainable by said process and to uses of said multilayer assembly in various applications. |
| US10455695B2 |
Stretchable circuit board and strain sensor
A stretchable circuit board includes a stretchable substrate, a stretchable conducting film placed on one surface of the stretchable substrate and elongated in a first direction, an electric element placed on the one surface of the stretchable substrate, and a covering portion that covers a part of the stretchable conducting film and at least a part of the electric element, wherein, when an area of a first section as a section along an outer circumference of the covering portion in the stretchable conducting film is referred to as a first area and an area of a second section as a section of the stretchable conducting film orthogonal to the first direction in a location apart from the outer circumference of the covering portion toward outside is referred to as a second area, the first area is larger than the second area. |
| US10455694B2 |
Method for manufacturing a multi-layer circuit board capable of being applied with electrical testing
A manufacturing method for a multi-layer circuit board is provided. The multi-layer circuit structure is disposed on the delivery loading plate through the bottom dielectric layer, the delivery loading plate and the patterned metal interface layer expose the conductive corrosion-barrier layer, and the top-layer circuit of the multi-layer circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive corrosion-barrier layer through the bottom-layer circuit and the electrical connection layer. Therefore, before the multi-layer circuit board is delivered to the assembly company or before the multi-layer circuit board is packaged with chips, an electrical testing can be applied to the multi-layer circuit board to check if the multi-layer circuit board can be operated normally or not. |
| US10455693B2 |
Display device comprising remaining portion of inspection line with cut edge
A display device includes: a substrate including a display area in which a plurality of pixels are disposed and a non-display area adjacent to the display area; a plurality of pads disposed in the non-display area; an inspection line disposed in the non-display area of the substrate and being spaced apart from the pad; a conductive member connecting the pad and the inspection line; and a tape-automated bonding integrated circuit (TAB-IC) disposed on the conductive member. |
| US10455691B1 |
Grid array pattern for crosstalk reduction
An apparatus may include via pads and grid array pads associated with facilitating a connection through a package and to a component, and vias that are electrically connected to the via pads, wherein the vias are used to support high-speed differential signal pairs that are capable of causing crosstalk onto other high-speed differential signal pairs while propagating through the package. The apparatus may include interconnects that electrically connect the vias to the grid array pads, and that are capable of routing the high-speed differential signal pairs in a way that offsets the crosstalk that the high-speed differential signal pairs are capable of causing while propagating through the package. The apparatus may include additional interconnects that electrically connect the vias to additional vias that are to be used to facilitate routing the high-speed differential signal pairs to the component, without the high-speed differential signal pairs propagating through a printed circuit board. |
| US10455687B2 |
Circuit board for power supply, electronic apparatus including the same, and inductor device
A circuit board for a power supply, an electronic apparatus including the same, and an inductor device are provided. The circuit board includes a first pattern arranged on a first layer of the circuit board and including a first terminal coupled to a coil, a first layer region arranged on the first layer, the coil being disposed on the first layer region, and a second pattern arranged on a second layer of the circuit board, below the first layer. The second pattern includes a first blank region located below the first layer region, and has no conductive material arranged thereon. |
| US10455685B1 |
Electronic device, socket, and spacer to alter socket profile
An electronic device may include a circuit board, and the circuit board may include a dielectric material. A socket may be coupled to a first side of the circuit board, and the socket may be configured to receive a semiconductor package. A backing plate may be positioned on a second side of the circuit board. A spacer may be positioned between the backing plate and the circuit board. The spacer may alter the profile of the socket to provide a curved profile to the socket. The spacer may displace a portion of the socket in a first direction, for instance when the spacer is coupled between the backing plate and the circuit board. |
| US10455683B2 |
Ion throughput pump and method
An ion throughput pump (ITP) includes a pump inlet configured to communicate with a vacuum chamber; an ionization source fluidly communicating with the vacuum chamber via the pump inlet and configured for ionizing gas species received from the vacuum chamber; a pump outlet; ion optics configured for accelerating ions produced by the ionization source toward the pump outlet; and a roughing pump stage configured for receiving the ions from the ionization source, producing neutral species from the ions, and pumping the neutral species through the pump outlet. |
| US10455668B2 |
Method of controlling lighting devices
A method of controlling lighting devices (4) via input from a mobile device (1), involving the operations of: upon movement of the mobile device, while being wirelessly connected with an influencing lighting device, obtaining movement direction data generated by the mobile device (1); and providing the movement direction data for determining a next lighting device to be controlled. |
| US10455664B2 |
Analyte-information acquisition apparatus
To improve the safety of a photoacoustic apparatus by preventing illumination light from being freely emitted. A photoacoustic apparatus includes a position sensor that measures the orientation and/or position of an illumination-light emission end and a control unit that controls light emission from a light source depending on the output of the position sensor. |
| US10455662B2 |
Lighting system including a protection circuit, and corresponding method for protecting light sources from electrostatic discharges
Various embodiments may relate to a lighting system including a string of light sources connected in series between a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein at least one electrical contact of the string of light sources is accessible. The system further includes a protection circuit that protects the light sources from an electrostatic discharge applied to the electrical contact that is accessible. In particular, the protection circuit includes at least one TVS diode or set of antiparallel diodes connected to the second terminal, and for each electrical contact a respective capacitor connected between the respective electrical contact and a TVS diode or set of antiparallel diodes, in such a way that an electrostatic event applied to an electrical contact is discharged through the respective capacitor and the respective TVS diode or set of antiparallel diodes towards the second terminal. |
| US10455660B2 |
Control device having buttons with multiple-level backlighting
A control device may have a plurality of buttons that may be backlit to multiple levels, such as first, second, and third adjacent buttons positioned in order, and first, second, and third LEDs positioned to illuminate a respective button. The control device may be configured to illuminate the first LED to a first LED illumination intensity to illuminate the respective button to a first surface illumination intensity; illuminate the third LED to a second LED illumination intensity to illuminate the respective button to a second surface illumination intensity; and illuminate the second LED to a third LED illumination intensity to illuminate the respective button to the second surface illumination intensity. The third LED illumination intensity may be less than the second LED illumination intensity, which may be less than the first LED illumination intensity, and the second surface illumination intensity may be less than the first surface illumination intensity. |
| US10455656B2 |
Light outpost positioning
A method (200, 300) of controlling a luminaire (50) adapted to generate a light output (60) in a controllable direction with a user interface device (10) is disclosed. The method comprises determining (207) a relative orientation of the user interface device to the luminaire; receiving (219) a light output positioning instruction on a user interface (20) of the user interface device, said light output positioning instruction including directional information for the positioning of the light output in a specified location; converting (221) the light output positioning instruction by transforming the directional information based on the determined relative orientation; and transmitting (223) the converted light output positioning instruction to the luminaire. A computer program product, user interface device and lighting system employing this method are also disclosed. |
| US10455655B2 |
Emergency lighting system
Battery charge function may be in an LED driver which eliminates the duplication of line interface circuitry. A single line interface circuit provides the input power conversion for both the battery charge function and normal operation of the LED driver. During a loss of power, the LEDs may be controlled using power from the battery backup module. |
| US10455654B1 |
Distributed low voltage power systems
A distributed low voltage power system is disclosed herein. The system can include a power source generating line voltage power, and a line voltage cable having a first end and a second end, where the line voltage end is coupled to the power source. The system can also include a power distribution module (PDM) having a power transfer device and an output channel. The system can further include a communication link coupled to the output channel of the PDM. The system can also include a point-of-load (POL) control device coupled to the output channel of the PDM using the communication link, where the POL control device generates a distributed LV signal using a LV signal received from the PDM. The system can further include at least one LV device coupled to the point-of-load control device, where the distributed LV signal provides power regulation to the at least one LV device. |
| US10455651B2 |
Terminal apparatus and control method for assistive cooking
A information processor of a terminal apparatus reads from a memory identification information of a food handling apparatus and a table, identifies a function associated with the identification information of the food handling apparatus received by a information receiver in accordance with the table, and starts up the function. |
| US10455648B2 |
Method and apparatus for heating steel sheet
The invention proposes a method for heating a steel sheet wherein the generation of buckling can be prevented regardless of presence or absence of rolls restraining the steel sheet by antecedently heating the widthwise central portion of the steel sheet with a solenoid type induction heating coil having a convex form projected onto the surface of the steel sheet toward an upstream side in rapidly heating the continuously traveling steel sheet, whereby an isotherm of the steel sheet in the heating is a convex form toward the upstream side, so that a large wrinkle is generated on the steel sheet, and also proposes a heating apparatus used in this method. |
| US10455645B2 |
Heated glass panel
The invention relates to a laminated motor vehicle glass panel which consists of two glass sheets joined by means of an intermediate sheet, the glass panel comprising a system of heated layers which is applied to one of the sheets and, to the edge of the same sheet, a substantially opaque masking strip, in contact with the glass sheet, the system of heated conductive layers at least partially covering the masking strip. The glass panel further comprises power supply busbars in contact with the system of layers in the portion covering the masking strip, characterized in that the masking strip has a roughness no greater than 0.5μ and preferably no greater than 0.1μ. |
| US10455644B2 |
Fixing device and heater used in fixing device
A heater used in a fixing device includes a substrate, a first heat generation resistor, a second heat generation resistor with a gap to the first heat generation resistor in the longitudinal direction, a first conductive pattern, a second conductive pattern, and the third conductive pattern, wherein a width of at least one of the first and second heat generation resistors in the transverse direction in a first area adjacent to the gap is smaller than the width in a second area, arranged adjacent to the first area, farther from the gap in the longitudinal direction than the first area. |
| US10455643B2 |
Thick film element having covering layer with high heat conductivity
The present invention provides a thick film element having a covering layer with high heat conductivity, which comprises a carrier, a thick film coating deposited on the carrier and a covering layer overlaid on the coating. The thick film coating is a heating materials, and the mode of heating is electrical heating. The covering layer, the thick film coating and the carrier are selected from a material that fulfills every of the following equations: λ 1 A T 1 - T 0 d 1 = a × λ 3 A T 3 - T 0 d 3 , λ 2 A T 2 - T 0 d 2 = b × λ 1 A T 1 - T 0 d 1 , λ 2 A T 2 - T 0 d 2 = c × λ 3 A T 3 - T 0 d 3 ; wherein 200≤a≤104, 0 |
| US10455642B2 |
Rapid thermal processing chamber with linear control lamps
A lamphead for thermal processing of a substrate is provided. The lamphead includes a housing having a first edge surrounding a first plane. The lamphead further includes a plurality of segmented lamps disposed within the housing, each segmented lamp aligned substantially parallel to the first plane. Each segmented lamp includes a first end connected to a location on the housing; a first wire segment connected to the first end; a first filament connected to the first wire segment; an intermediate wire segment connected to the first filament; a second filament connected to intermediate wire segment; a second wire segment connected to the second filament; and a second end connected to the second wire segment; where the second end is connected to an opposing location on the housing. |
| US10455639B2 |
Protocol translation device
A protocol translation device for use with a first apparatus having a battery compartment and communicating over a first wireless protocol, and for use with a second apparatus communicating over a second wireless protocol. The protocol translation device can include a battery casing sized to fit within the battery compartment, the battery casing defining an interior volume; a translator having a first antenna operable to communicate with the first apparatus, a second antenna operable to communicate with the second apparatus, and a translator circuit operably connected between the first antenna and the second antenna; and a battery operably connected to power the translator. The translator circuit is operable to translate between the first wireless protocol and the second wireless protocol. The translator and the battery are disposed within the interior volume. |
| US10455636B2 |
Link packing in mmWave networks
A computer-implemented method for establishing communication links in a millimeter wave (mmWave) network by solving a linear integer packing problem is presented. The computer-implemented method includes determining active communication links between a plurality of transmitters and a plurality of receivers, setting each active communication link to have any arbitrary chosen weight or priority, and setting a minimum link quality threshold for each active communication link and subjecting each active communication link to constraints. Detected phantom constraints are mitigated by introducing new constraints with binary coefficients and by modifying one or more existing constraints by setting a number of coefficients within the existing constraints to zero. |
| US10455634B2 |
Communication device and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A communication device is described as including: a first wireless interface configured to communicate over a first distance; a second wireless interface configured to communicate over a second distance, the second distance being greater than the first distance; a display; a processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions therein, the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the processor, causing the communication device to: receive, via the second wireless interface, a connection request from a first external device; wait for user confirmation of second wireless interface connection between the first external device and communication device; while waiting, establish, via the first wireless interface, a connection with a second external device; where no user confirmation has been received and the connection with the second external device has been established, terminate the waiting; and establish, via the second wireless interface, a connection with the second external device. |
| US10455632B2 |
Dynamic identification of network connection preferences
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for device discovery, pairing, and transmission of audio and video media, using preference data shared between a media sender/source node and a media receiver/sink node. In some examples of the disclosed technology, a sink node sends, via a peer-to-peer wireless communication path, a discovery message to a source node comprising a preference indication including an indication of a first one of two communication paths to use for the establishing a connection. The sink node receives a request to establish a connection between the sink node and the source node based on the indicated preference. Based on the received request, the sink node establishes a connection between the sink node and the source node. A selected communication path (e.g., peer-to-peer wireless or wireless infrastructure) can be indicated as preferred, along with additional parameters for the media connection. |
| US10455628B2 |
Terminal device, MME, and PGW
Provided is communication control accompanied with establishment of a multi-access PDN connection or with rejection of establishment of a multi-access PDN connection, based on a response to a PDN connection establishment request from a terminal device. This makes it possible to provide a communication control method and the like accompanied with a multi-access PDN connection establishment request from the terminal device. |
| US10455627B2 |
Data transmission link establishment apparatus and method, and communications system
This application provides a data transmission link establishment apparatus. The apparatus includes: a selection unit, configured to select a target node; a determining unit, configured to determine a backhaul node that needs to establish a data transmission link with the target node selected by the selection unit; a setting unit, configured to set protocol stack roles, in the data transmission link, of the target node and the backhaul node that is determined by the determining unit; and a configuration unit, configured to perform configuration on the target node and the backhaul node according to the protocol stack roles that are set by the setting unit, to establish the data transmission link between the target node and the backhaul node. |
| US10455623B2 |
Backoff window adjustment method, and apparatus
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a backoff window adjustment method, and an apparatus. In downlink transmission, a base station obtains a trigger condition for adjusting a length of a backoff window on a first channel, and adjusts the length of the backoff window of the base station on the first channel according to the obtained trigger condition for adjusting the length of the backoff window on the first channel. In uplink transmission, a user equipment (UE) obtains a trigger condition for adjusting a length of a backoff window on a first channel, and adjusts the length of the backoff window of the UE on the first channel according to the obtained trigger condition for adjusting the length of the backoff window on the first channel. |
| US10455622B2 |
Performing a random access procedure in a carrier aggregation with at least one SCell operating in an unlicensed spectrum
A method and a device for performing a random access procedure in a carrier aggregation with at least one SCell operating in an unlicensed spectrum are disclosed. The method includes: configuring a timer; starting the timer when the UE initiates a Random Access Preamble (RAP) transmission procedure on a first cell; and stopping the RAP transmission procedure on the first cell if a Random Access Response (RAR) for the RAP transmission procedure on the first cell is not received until the timer expires. |
| US10455620B2 |
Random access method and apparatus
Embodiments of the present invention provide a random access method and an apparatus. PRACH configuration information of a base station is acquired, and a preamble is sent from a corresponding start PRACH resource, so that access of another terminal device is not affected when the base station identifies an access request of a terminal device that requires coverage enhancement. The solution includes: acquiring at least one group of physical random access channel PRACH configuration information that has been stored, where the at least one group of PRACH configuration information is carried in system information sent by the base station; parsing the at least one group of PRACH configuration information to obtain a corresponding start PRACH resource; and sending a preamble to the base station starting from the start PRACH resource, so that the base station establishes a connection to the terminal device according to the preamble. |
| US10455617B2 |
Terminal apparatus and base station apparatus
A CCA level is made to be variable efficiently while maintaining the fairness relating to acquisition of a transmission opportunity by wireless terminal apparatuses, and thus efficiency of a radio resource is improved. Provided is a terminal apparatus that performs wireless communication with a base station apparatus, and includes; a MAC frame categorization unit categorizing MAC frames, in each of which media access control header is attached to transmission data, based on a type of MAC frame; and a QoS control unit performing a carrier sense using a first CCA level, in a case where the MAC frame is included in a first category that results from the categorization by the MAC frame categorization unit, and performing the carrier sense using a second CCA level different from the first CCA level, in a case where the MAC frame is included in a second category different from the first category. |
| US10455616B2 |
Interference management techniques for full-duplex wireless communications
Interference management techniques for full-duplex wireless communications are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise logic, at least a portion of which is in hardware, the logic to initiate a downlink (DL) transmission procedure for sending a DL data transmission, and during the DL transmission procedure, send an interference-contingent uplink (UL) transmission invitation identifying a destination of the DL data transmission and begin receiving a UL data transmission in response to the interference-contingent UL transmission invitation. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10455614B2 |
Techniques for configuring preamble and overhead signals for transmissions in an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band
Techniques are described for wireless communication. A first method includes transmitting a first signal to indicate accessing a first channel in a radio frequency spectrum band, and transmitting information with the first signal in the radio frequency spectrum band. A second method includes winning contention to access a radio frequency spectrum band, and after the winning contention to access the radio frequency spectrum band, transmitting a first signal to align a starting point of a second signal with a reference boundary associated with the radio frequency spectrum band. A third method includes winning contention to access a radio frequency spectrum band during a first frame period, the first frame selected from a plurality of different frame periods, and transmitting a signal at a periodicity during one or more subframes of the first frame period for each of the plurality of different frame periods. |
| US10455611B2 |
Method for transceiving data in wireless communication system and apparatus for same
The present specification relates to a method for transceiving uplink data (UL data) in a wireless communication system, the method performed by a user equipment (UE) comprising: receiving a first uplink grant (UL grant) from a base station; transmitting a first item of uplink data (UL data) to the base station on the basis of the first uplink grant; receiving, from the base station, a HARQ response to the first item of uplink data; and transmitting a second item of uplink data (UL data) to the base station, wherein the method further comprises a step of transceiving, with the base station, indication information indicating whether the second item of uplink data is HARQ data or non-HARQ data. |
| US10455609B2 |
Grant validation in a wireless device and wireless network
A wireless device receives one or more messages. The one or more messages may comprise a first RNTI for a first SPS and a second for a second SPS. A downlink control information (DCI) corresponding to one of the first RNTI or the second RNTI may be received. The DCI may be validated, at least based on a cyclic shift value associated with the DCI, if the DCI corresponds to the first RNTI. Otherwise, the DCI may be validated without considering the cyclic shift value. One of the first SPS or the second SPS, corresponding to the DCI, may be activated in response to the validating being successful. |
| US10455603B2 |
Wireless transmission timing based on timing advance values in shortened transmission time interval transmissions
Wireless transmission timing based on timing advance (TA) values in shortened transmission time interval (sTTI) transmissions are provided. A TA value associated with one or more component carriers (CCs) for a wireless transmission may be identified, a TA threshold value may be identified, and one or more parameters associated with the wireless transmission may be set at a first value when the TA value is below the TA threshold value and set at a second value with the TA value is above the TA threshold value. The one or more parameters may include a timing for feedback transmission according to a hybrid acknowledgement repeat request (HARQ) process associated with the wireless transmission, and the timing for the feedback transmission may be increased in the event that the TA value is above the TA threshold value. |
| US10455598B2 |
Scheduling algorithm and method for time slotted channel hopping (TSCH) MAC
A network device for a wireless local area network, specifically a TSCH MAC and IEEE 802.15.4e wireless network. The network device can wirelessly communicate with a plurality of wireless network nodes over at least one frequency channel according to a schedule which allocates cells to links. A cell is a timeslot on a frequency channel; and a link represents communication between two network nodes or a network node and the network device. The network device has a radio and a processor. The radio is operable to receive traffic information, comprising the number of packets each of the network nodes is planning to transmit during a scheduling period and the processor is configured to define a schedule. The schedule has at least one cell allocated to a link as a redundancy cell for communicating a packet when communication of a packet by the link during an earlier allocated cell fails. |
| US10455597B2 |
Radio access networks
Among other things, a communication system comprising remote units and a controller is described. Each of the remote units comprises one or more radio frequency (RF) units to exchange RF signals with mobile devices. At least some of the RF signals comprise information destined for, or originating from, a mobile device. The controller comprises one or more modems and is connected to an external network. At least one of the modems is a baseband modem and is configured to pass first data corresponding to the information. The at least one of the modems is configured to perform real-time scheduling of the first data corresponding to the information. The controller is separated from the remote units by an intermediate network. The intermediate network comprises a switched Ethernet network over which second data corresponding to the information is carried in frames between the controller and the remote units. |
| US10455596B2 |
Communication apparatus, communication system and communication method
A communication apparatus, communication system and communication method. The related communication apparatus is used for aggregating, at a base station side, communication resources at different frequencies and/or different transmission time, wherein a scheduling resource among the aggregated communication resources is used for transmitting control information about the scheduling resource and scheduled resources. The communication apparatus includes: a grouping unit configured to divide the communication resources into groups based on characteristics of the communication resources, wherein the same group of the communication resource is indicated by the same piece of control information; and a sending unit configured to send the control information to a corresponding communication terminal side by the scheduling resource. The communication apparatus, communication system and communication method improve communication performance. |
| US10455593B2 |
Method and apparatus for allocating access and backhaul resources
A method for allocating access and backhaul resources is provided, including: obtaining multiple coordinating sets in a network and a transmission mode corresponding to each coordinating set; determining, according to the multiple coordinating sets and the transmission mode corresponding to each coordinating set, an access and backhaul resource allocation manner corresponding to an optimal network access and backhaul joint utility; and instructing wireless access points in the network to use the access and backhaul resource allocation manner to transmit data to user terminals in the network. This ensures proper and flexible allocation of access and backhaul resources and improves system resource utilization. |
| US10455591B2 |
Apparatuses, methods, computer programs, and computer program products for interference avoidance
A scheduling function node (SF) uses the beams available for each WCD to avoid scheduling a transmission that would imply that interference between WCDs is created. In the simplest form such a scheme could be described as follows: (1) avoid scheduling transmission in directions that coincide between WCDs (here, a direction would typically be represented by both azimuth and elevation angles) and (2) when the available beam directions do not allow interference avoidance, accounting for this fact and exploiting other types of orthogonality in the scheduling of time-frequency resources. |
| US10455583B1 |
Resource allocation in wireless networks
Allocating resources in a wireless network includes monitoring usage of each of a control channel and a data channel, determining that at least the usage of the data channel exceeds a capacity of the data channel, determining a usage of each of the control channel and the data channel operating in MU-MIMO mode, determining that the usage of the control channel in the MU-MIMO mode exceeds a first capacity of the control channel, determining a usage of each of the control channel and the data channel operating in both the MU-MIMO mode and an enhanced control mode, and adjusting a size of the portion of resources of the data channel allocated for control information upon determining that the second usage of one of the control channel or the data channel exceeds a second capacity of one of the control channel or the data channel. |
| US10455579B2 |
User terminal, radio base station, and radio communication method
According to the present invention, in an LTE system, communication can appropriately carried out even in the case where a bandwidth utilized in the transmission/receiving of data signals and control signals is configured narrower than the system bandwidth. According to an embodiment, a user terminal is configured to carry out communication with a radio base station using a narrow bandwidth that is limited to a narrower bandwidth than a system bandwidth. The user terminal includes a decision section configured to decide a frequency position for the narrow bandwidth to be arranged, based on given information; and a receiving section configured to receive a control signal and a data signal that are allocated on the narrow bandwidth based on the frequency position. The narrow bandwidth is arranged at different frequency positions per a predetermined period of time. |
| US10455576B2 |
Radio base station apparatus, radio resource management method, radio resource management program, wireless communication apparatus, and wireless communication system
A radio base station apparatus allocates a white space frequency to a wireless communication apparatus, and includes a radio resource allocating unit that allocates to the wireless communication apparatus a first white space frequency that the radio station apparatus allocates to another wireless communication apparatus, among a plurality of white space frequencies, according to an allocation request for a communication frequency from the wireless communication apparatus. |
| US10455575B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for uplink radio resource allocation in an LTE communication system
The present technology provides a method, apparatus and system for facilitating uplink communication from a user equipment (UE) to a base station in an LTE communication system. One or more frequency subcarriers within a predetermined LTE resource block are selected, covering less than the entire frequency range of the LTE resource block. The selected one or more frequency subcarriers are then used for communication from the UE to the base station. |
| US10455574B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing adaptable media content in a communication network
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for determining an emotional characteristic associated with a user according to biologic information received from a mobile communication device, receiving, from the mobile communication device, availability information associated with the user, modifying a first version of a media selection according to the emotional characteristic of the user to generate a second version of the media selection, and transmitting the second version of the media selection to the mobile communication device associated with the user for presentation at the mobile communication device. The modifying can include selecting, for inclusion in the second version of the media selection, a first portion of the first version of the media selection corresponding to the emotional characteristic. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10455572B2 |
Mobile communication system, base station apparatus, mobile station apparatus and communication method
A mobile station (MS) communicates with a base station (BS) by a carrier aggregation using a plurality of downlink component carriers (DCCs). The MS receives on one or more activated DCCs. The MS receives using a PDCCH on one of activated DCCs, from the BS, first information including an information field for requesting a transmission of channel state information (CSI), the first information being used for scheduling of a PUSCH. The MS transmits using the PUSCH in a first subframe on an uplink component carrier, to the BS, first CSI for more than one activated DCCs. The MS transmits using the PUSCH in a second subframe on the uplink component carrier, to the BS, second CSI for only one activated downlink component carrier. The transmission of the second CSI is scheduled by the first information received using the PDCCH on the only one activated downlink component carrier. |
| US10455570B2 |
Selection of DCI based upon TTI
A wireless device receives message(s) comprising configuration parameters for a cell. A first DCI is received in a first TTI and comprises: a first field indicating a first resource block assignment; and a first trigger field indicating whether the first DCI is a first triggered DCI. A second DCI is received in a second TTI and comprises: a second field indicating a second resource block assignment; and a second trigger field indicating whether the second DCI is a second triggered DCI. A third DCI is received in a third TTI via a common control channel of the cell and comprises a third trigger field indicating a trigger. The first DCI or the second DCI may be selected as a selected DCI at least based on a relative start time of the first TTI and the second TTI. Transport block(s) are transmitted employing the selected DCI in response to the trigger. |
| US10455569B2 |
DCI design for multi-user superposition transmission
Wireless networks support MU-MIMO transmission in which a base station transmits multiple spatial layers or spatial streams over a shared downlink resource to multiple UEs. However, UEs participating in the MU-MIMO transmission may need to manage interference associated with spatial streams intended for other users. In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be configured to provide an MU-MIMO transmission to a plurality of user UEs over a same set of resource blocks. The apparatus may be configured to generate a DCI message for each UE. The DCI message may indicate a DL grant to each UE and include an MU-MIMO assistance information field that provides each UE with interference information to better decode the spatial layers. |
| US10455559B2 |
License assisted listen-before-talk
Systems and methods are disclosed herein that relate to the use of signals in a licensed spectrum to assist with determining a status of an unlicensed channel(s) in an unlicensed spectrum. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a wireless device in a wireless system in which the wireless device transmits and/or receives in both a licensed spectrum and an unlicensed spectrum comprises attempting to detect a busy indication transmitted in the licensed spectrum. The busy indication is an indication that another wireless device is transmitting in the unlicensed spectrum. The method further comprises determining whether to transmit in the unlicensed spectrum based on whether the wireless device has detected a busy indication transmitted in the licensed spectrum. By using signals in the licensed spectrum, the hidden node problem and/or the exposed node problem in the unlicensed spectrum can be mitigated. |
| US10455554B2 |
Signalling arrangement for inter-site carrier aggregation having only single component carrier available in uplink direction
An apparatus is described which is connectable to a first network node by a first downlink component carrier and to at least a second network node by a at least second downlink component carrier, wherein the apparatus provides a single uplink connection. The uplink connection is shared among a first uplink component carrier to the first network node and at least a second up link component carrier to the at least second network node. Sharing of the uplink connection may be performed in a time divisional multiplexed manner. Furthermore, a corresponding method is described. |
| US10455553B2 |
Control channel element indexing scheme
The present invention provides a method, a apparatus and computer program product relating to a control channel element indexing scheme. The present invention includes obtaining information regarding first partition elements related to a first partitioning of channel resource elements carrying in downlink a configurable first control channel associated with a data channel, determining a number of second partition elements related to a second partitioning of channel resource elements per first partition element, determining for at least one second partition element a second-partition element index based on information regarding the first partition elements and the determined number, determining for at least one third partition element related to a third partitioning of channel resource elements, a third-partition element index, wherein the second partitioning is related to the allocation of channel resources of the first control channel, and wherein the third partitioning is related to allocating channel resources of a second control channel. |
| US10455550B2 |
Terminal device operating with a special subframe including three regions, base station device operating with a special subframe including three regions, and communication method operating with a special subframe including three regions
A first UL-DL configuration configured by using a common RRC message is set; it is determined whether or not the number of enhanced control channel elements in one enhanced physical downlink control channel set in a subframe is set to 0 in a case where an index of an uplink control channel resource is determined, based on whether or not the subframe is a predetermined special subframe in the first UL-DL configuration; a second UL-DL configuration indicated by downlink control information which is transmitted on a physical downlink control channel is set; and in a case where the second UL-DL configuration is set, determination is performed based on whether or not the subframe is the predetermined special subframe in the second UL-DL configuration. |
| US10455549B2 |
Control of resources
A method including receiving information at an apparatus; and using said information for configuration of a radio resource control connection of said apparatus with a first node controlling a first cell and a second node controlling a second cell; and wherein said configuration of a radio resource control connection is made in dependence on a capability of said apparatus. |
| US10455547B2 |
Provision of a paging response between transmissions of a paging indication and paging information
A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE) includes receiving, from a base station, an indication of uplink transmission resources allocated for a paging response to a paging indication, receiving the paging indication from the base station, and transmitting, to the base station, the paging response to the received paging indication. The paging response is transmitted on at least one of the uplink transmission resources allocated for the paging response. A method for wireless communication at a base station includes identifying uplink transmission resources for paging responses, transmitting an indication of the uplink transmission resources allocated for paging responses, transmitting a paging indication to at least one UE, and receiving a paging response from one or more UEs using a receive beam sweep. The paging response is received on an associated beam on at least one of the uplink transmission resources allocated for paging responses. |
| US10455542B2 |
Method of synchronizing notification messages for electronic devices and electronic devices
A method of synchronizing notification messages for electronic devices and electronic devices which may include monitoring if an electronic device has a notification message, and if it has a notification message, determining if the electronic device is on standby, if the electronic device is determined to be on standby, then if the active electronic device associated with the electronic device and having a valid communication address is determined to be present, sending the notification message to the active electronic device. At least one embodiment facilitates the gathering of notification messages where a user can promptly receive notification messages. |
| US10455541B2 |
Communication method between core network device and terminal in communication system
Embodiments of the present application provide a communication method, comprising: receiving, by a first access network device from a core network device, signaling destined for a terminal, wherein the terminal is in a radio resource control (RRC) inactive mode; sending a first paging message to a second access network device for paging the terminal, wherein the first access network device and the second access network device are in same paging area; and receiving, from the second access network device, first indication information indicating that the terminal has connected to the second access network device. In the embodiments of the present application, after receiving the signaling destined for the terminal from the core network device, the first access network device can learn the terminal has connected to the second access network device, and therefore performs proper subsequent processing. |
| US10455538B2 |
Positioning method, positioning server, and terminal
A positioning method, which includes: receiving, by the positioning server, a positioning request message sent by a to-be-positioned terminal, where the positioning request message is used to trigger the positioning server to position the to-be-positioned terminal; obtaining position information and reliability verification information that are of a neighboring terminal of the to-be-positioned terminal; determining reliability of the position information of the neighboring terminal according to the reliability verification information, where the reliability indicates precision of the position information of the neighboring terminal; determining position information of the to-be-positioned terminal according to the position information of the neighboring terminal and the reliability; and sending the position information of the to-be-positioned terminal to the to-be-positioned terminal. A positioning server and a terminal are also included in the present invention. |
| US10455537B2 |
Method for calculating a position of a transponder within an area of interest
The invention relates to method for calculating a position of a transponder within an area of interest, by means of a local positioning system comprising a set of directive antennae located in the vicinity of the area of interest, each antenna having a coverage area, the method comprising the following steps: assessing an approximate position of the transponder selecting at least one antenna of the set of antennae that is such that the transponder is within range but not in the effective coverage area of said antenna, according to the approximated position of the transponder and the positions and orientations of the antennae redirecting the focus of the selected antenna so that the transponder is in the effective coverage area of said antenna, according to the approximated position of the transponder performing time-of-arrival or time-difference-of-arrival measurements with respect to the transponder, by the set of antennae calculating the effective position of the transponder by using said timing measurements. |
| US10455529B2 |
Multi-standard transmitter architecture with digital upconvert stage and gallium nitride (GAN) amplifier circuit
A multi-standard transmitter architecture with digitally upconverted intermediate frequency (IF) outphased signals is disclosed. The transmitter architecture includes a Gallium Nitride (GaN) power amplifier (PA) circuit having a Current Mode Class-D (CMCD) configuration. The GaN PA circuit includes a lower switching device electrically coupled to an input to receive an input RF signal and an upper switching device to switchably electrically couple the first switching device to a power supply to drive an antenna circuit based on the input RF signal. Thus, a reconfigurable transmitter architecture is disclosed that utilizes a high-speed Gallium Nitride (GaN) driver to achieve a peak drain efficiency of at least 85% while delivering output power of 10 W at 1 GHz frequency, for example. |
| US10455526B2 |
Power headroom report method and apparatus of UE
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.An improved method and an apparatus for reporting Power Headroom (PH) of a UE are provided. The Power Headroom Report (PHR) method of the present invention includes determining whether to trigger PHR based on a change of Power Management Maximum Power Reduction (P-MPR) between two time points, generating, if PHR is determined to be triggered, Power Headroom, and reporting the Power Headroom information to a base station. |
| US10455523B2 |
Wireless communication terminal device and method for controlling transmission power
The present invention prevents an increased error rate, degradation of reception-quality estimation precision, and complication of control in an operation for independently controlling, for individual component carriers (CC), transmission timing of an uplink subframe. When a radio communication terminal device independently controls the subframe transmission timing for individual CCs, and a portion of the total transmission power where overlap exists between the trailing-end portion of a subframe of a CC and a leading-end portion of a subframe of another CC exceeds a tolerance, the terminal device controls the timing such that the transmission power of a symbol including the overlapping portion is reduced. |
| US10455522B2 |
SON accounting for max supported geographical distance
A method is disclosed for determining an appropriate transmit power of a cell based on a desired coverage distance, comprising: initializing, at a cell, a cell reference signal transmit power at a high power level; broadcasting a cell signal power measure to require a high signal power level for user devices attempting to connect to the cell; progressively lowering the cell signal power measure at the cell; broadcasting the lowered cell signal power measure; deriving a plurality of user equipment (UE) attach request distances based on a plurality of propagation delay statistics derived from UE attach requests received at the cell; comparing the plurality of UE attach request distances against a maximum distance to obtain a number of UE attach requests received from UEs physically located beyond the maximum distance; and setting the cell reference signal transmit power based on the number of UE attach requests received from beyond the maximum distance, thereby iteratively determining an appropriate cell reference signal transmit power based on the maximum distance and on UE attach requests received at the cell. |
| US10455521B2 |
Apparatus and method for communications management
An emissions management module for a mission management system of a moving platform, said emissions management module being configured to: —obtain attribute data representative of (i) prevailing emissions control parameters in the form of an emissions control region defined by the relative locations of said platform and another node; and (ii) a direction of said emissions control region with respect to said platform; —generate, using said attribute data, an emissions plan that complies with restrictions defined by said emissions control parameters, and includes at least an emissions limit defining: a) a maximum transmission power permitted to be utilised by an on-board antenna or portion of aperture antenna in a specified direction relative to said moving platform; and/or b) permissible antenna waveforms and/or a specified maximum emissions duration in said specified direction relative to said moving platform; and/or c) permitted or restricted usage of on-board sensors in a specified direction relative to said moving platform. |
| US10455520B2 |
Altitude based device management in a wireless communications system
Altitude based device management is provided herein. A method can comprise transmitting, by a mobile device comprising a processor, a signaling message to a network device of a wireless network. The signaling message can comprise first data indicating a device type of the mobile device and second data indicating a distance measurement of the mobile device with respect to a reference point. The method can also comprise implementing, by the mobile device, a first instruction related to a power setting and a second instruction related to an operating parameter. The first instruction and the second instruction can be received from the network device and can be based on the device type of the mobile device and the distance measurement of the mobile device. |
| US10455519B1 |
Broadcast message transmission
A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by one or more processors on a first device, a first broadcast message from a second device including a wireless-enabled device operating on a Low Energy (LE) advertising channel, the first broadcast message includes transmission power information associated with the second device, transmission data, and a destination address, determining, by the one or more processors, a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of the first device, and based on the determined RSSI of the first device and the transmission power information associated with the second device, sending, by the one or more processors, the transmission data to the destination address. |
| US10455518B2 |
Device and method for the power adjustment of a WLAN network
A device for the power adjustment of a WLAN network in a bounded space including a first WLAN module in the space, which serves to communicate with at least one second WLAN module located in the space, and at least one reference WLAN module, wherein the reference WLAN module is designed so that WLAN signals from the first WLAN module are received and a signal intensity is determined and transferred to the first WLAN module, wherein the first WLAN module is designed so the transmission power of the first WLAN module is adjusted according to the transferred signal intensity from the reference WLAN module so the received signal intensity at the reference WLAN module is less than a specified threshold value. Also disclosed is a method for the power adjustment of a WLAN network in a bounded space. |
| US10455509B2 |
Energy efficient data handling for mobile devices
The techniques described herein reduce a rate at which a mobile device consumes energy when receiving, processing and storing data events (e.g., emails, instant messages, social networking messages and notifications, etc.). In various embodiments, the techniques may be implemented in accordance with a connected standby mode of operation for the mobile device. Therefore, the techniques may decouple data reception from data processing when exchanging data events in the connected standby mode. In various embodiments, the techniques may store persistent memory operations for multiple data events in a temporary cache and process the stored persistent memory operations as a batch (e.g., perform the persistent memory operations together). In various embodiments, the techniques may partition data storage space allocated for data communications applications on the mobile device. |
| US10455507B2 |
Triggered target wake time operation
A method, an apparatus, and a computer-readable medium for wireless communication are provided. In an aspect, an apparatus may be configured to determine whether to switch to an active mode, a power save mode, or a TWT power save mode. During the TWT power save mode, the apparatus may enter an awake state during TWT service periods and may enter a doze state outside of the TWT service periods. The apparatus may transmit a message to a second wireless device based on the determination. |
| US10455506B2 |
Method and apparatus for discontinuous reception
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an efficient discontinuous reception solution applicable in a Licensed-Assisted Access scenario. Particularly, there is provided a method for discontinuous reception at a tenninal device that is operable in both a licensed spectrum and an unlicensed spectrum. The method comprises receiving a subframe on an unlicensed carrier of the unlicensed spectrum during running of a first predetermined timer for which the terminal device is active and then determining whether the subframe is received from a base station that is operable in both the licensed spectrum and the unlicensed spectrum. Further, the method may also comprise extending the first predetermined timer in response to determining that the subframe is not received from the base station and during running of the extended first predetermined timer, keeping receiving a subframe on the unlicensed carrier of the unlicensed spectrum and determining whether the subframe is received from the base station. The extended first predetermined timer may be stopped in response that a subframe is received from the base station. Correspondingly, there is also provided an apparatus for discontinuous reception of a terminal device operable in both a licensed spectrum and an unlicensed spectrum. |
| US10455500B2 |
User terminal, communication control apparatus, and processor
In a mobile communication system, UE 100-1 that transmits a radio signal to a transmission target receives a plurality of TPC parameters from eNB 200 and control a transmission power of the radio signal, on the basis of the plurality of TPC parameters. The plurality of TPC parameters include: a first TPC parameter (TPC parameter A, B) applied to a single transmission in which one radio signal is singly transmitted; and a second TPC parameter (TPC parameter C) applied to a simultaneous transmission in which a plurality of radio signals (radio signal SG1, SG2) different in frequency are simultaneously transmitted to a plurality of transmission targets. |
| US10455492B2 |
Mobile terminal and method of operating the same
A mobile terminal and a method operating the same are provided. The method includes generating a list of a service that may be provided to an external via a Local Area Network (LAN), transmitting the generated service list to the external terminal, receiving a request for providing a service that is included in the service list from the external terminal, and connecting the mobile terminal to the external terminal via the LAN and providing the requested service to the external terminal. |
| US10455489B2 |
Method for supporting PDN GW selection
A method for supporting packet data network (PDN) gateway (GW) selection, comprising the following steps of: receiving by a mobility management entity (MME) a local route optimization service request information; searching by the MME the internet protocol (IP) address of a PDN GW which supports local route optimization according to the IP address of a PDN GW on home evolved node B (HeNB) (PDN GWh); sending by the MME a bearer request establishment message to the PDN GWh. The method of the present invention can ensure core network equipment to find PDN GW correctly while HeNB system supports local route optimization. |
| US10455487B2 |
Repetitive transmission for NB-IoT
A terminal device for use with a wireless telecommunications network, the terminal device comprising: a receiver; and a controller operable to control the receiver to receive data from the wireless telecommunications network, wherein the data is transmitted using a candidate of a radio search space, the radio search space being defined by a plurality of candidates and each candidate of the radio search space being defined by a set of time and/or frequency radio resources for use in repeatedly transmitting the data a number of times associated with that candidate, and wherein the controller is operable to control the receiver to attempt to receive the data from each candidate of the radio search space; wherein the controller is operable to determine the radio search space on the basis of a predetermined radio search space and one or more multiplier values, wherein the number of times that data is repeatedly transmittable using each candidate of the radio search space is determined using multiplication of a predetermined number of times that data is repeatedly transmittable using a corresponding candidate of the predetermined radio search space with a respective one of the multiplier values, wherein each of the one or more multiplier values is variable based on a value of each of one or more predetermined parameters. |
| US10455485B2 |
Method and apparatus for frequency scan in Narrow Band—Internet of Things (NB-IoT) systems
Techniques for efficient and accurate frequency scans in Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) systems are provided. In an example, a user equipment (UE) searches for a cell on at least one of a plurality of frequency rasters based on a multi-stage search technique, wherein each stage of the multi-stage search searches the at least one frequency raster based on a different set of search parameters. The UE detects a cell on at least one of the frequency rasters based on the searching. |
| US10455481B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving discovery signal of device-to-device communication terminal in wireless communication system
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method by which a terminal transmits a discovery signal in a wireless communication system, comprising the steps of: determining a subframe pool for data transmission; determining a subframe set for transmitting a D2D signal by applying a time resource pattern (TRP) bitmap to the subframe pool for the data transmission; and transmitting a discovery message in a subframe corresponding to the n number of bits of the TRP bitmap. |
| US10455479B2 |
Method for relaying discovery signal for terminal-to-terminal direct communication in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
Disclosed in the present application is a method, by a terminal, for relaying a discovery signal for terminal-to-terminal direct communication in a wireless communication system. Particularly, the method comprises the steps of: detecting a plurality of discovery signals transmitted from the same source terminal; determining whether to relay one of the plurality of discovery signals on the basis of a first hop count included in the plurality of discovery signals; and when it is determined to relay the one discovery signal, relaying the one discovery signal to another terminal, wherein a second hop count included in the one discovery signal to be relayed increase or decreases on the basis of the first hop count. |
| US10455477B2 |
Cellular communication system utilizing upgraded moving relays and methods useful in conjunction therewith
A moving cellular communication system comprising at least one upgraded moving relay including at least two base station functionalities and at least one mobile station functionality and a relay resource manager, all co-located, wherein each base station functionality from among the at least two base station functionalities of the upgraded moving relay is operative to communicate via antennae with at least one mobile station thereby to define a first radio link therebetween, and wherein each base station functionality has a connection to its co-located relay resource manager, wherein each mobile station functionality of the upgraded moving relay communicates via antennae with a unit which has base station functionality thereby to define at least one second radio link, respectively, wherein the relay resource manager in each individual moving relay comprises a radio resource manager; and functionality for exchanging information with relay resource managers is included in moving relays other than the individual moving relay. |
| US10455474B2 |
Apparatus and method for supporting mobility of mobile station in wireless communication system
A Mobile Station (MS) in a wireless communication system is provided. The MS includes, generating a message for requesting to generate a service flow, the message including mobility management information of the service flow, and transmitting the message including the mobility management information. The mobility management information is used to determine whether the service flow requires an anchor. |
| US10455466B2 |
Handover method and device in ultra-dense network
Example handover methods and devices in an ultra-dense network are disclosed. One example method includes the following operations. A source base station sends a first message to a target base station, where the first message carries an arrival time indication of a terminal, and the arrival time indication is used to indicate a time at which or a time range in which the terminal is to access the target base station. The source base station receives a second message fed back by the target base station, where the second message carries a granted resource that is allocated for the arrival time indication of the terminal. The source base station adds the granted resource to a command message, and sends the command message to the terminal. |
| US10455455B2 |
Techniques for reservation preamble for prioritized medium contention in a new radio shared spectrum communication system
Methods and apparatuses for wireless communications are described. The aspects relate to a frame structure for new radio shared spectrum. For instance, the frame structure may provide shared medium access by multiple operators in a new radio shared spectrum system. Specifically, the present aspects provide for utilizing reservation preambles associated with a distinct operator for announcing to other operators a reservation of at least one transmission opportunity of a given frame in the new radio shared spectrum. |
| US10455451B2 |
Idle mode load balancing
A method for performing an idle mode redistribution evaluation by a mobile device in a mobile communication network. The method comprises: determining a plurality of redistribution targets, each redistribution target corresponding to a different frequency and comprising at least one cell within which the mobile device can camp on in idle mode in the wireless communication network; identifying, using information received from within a particular cell of the wireless communication network, at least one redistribution factor, each redistribution factor corresponding to a redistribution target; determining whether to move to one of the redistribution targets based on the at least one redistribution factor; wherein a redistribution factor for a redistribution target indicates a proportion of mobile devices currently distributed to the particular cell which are intended to camp on a cell corresponding to that redistribution target; and wherein identifying at least one redistribution factor comprises determining, for each redistribution target, whether a redistribution factor is specified for a first cell corresponding to that redistribution target, and if so setting the redistribution factor for the first cell as the only redistribution factor associated with that redistribution target. Also described is a mobile device arranged to implement the method. |
| US10455450B2 |
Methods and apparatus for optimizing load re-balancing for dedicated core network in wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for performing load re-balancing for the dedicated core network in a wireless communication system is provided. An evolved NodeB (eNB) which supports a dedicated core network receives a mobility management entity group identity (MMEGI) of an MME pool, corresponding to the dedicated core network, from a UE which is attached to a first MME of the MME pool. The eNB redirects the UE to a second MME of the MME pool by using the MMEGI of the MME pool. |
| US10455444B2 |
Method and device for controlling traffic of electronic device in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for controlling traffic of an electronic device in a wireless communication system, and the method can comprise the steps of: detecting a plurality of parts of traffic flows corresponding to at least one application; and preferentially processing the plurality of parts of traffic flows on the basis of application related information on each of the detected plurality of parts of traffic flows. |
| US10455443B2 |
Method for transmitting a priority list reporting in a D2D communication system and device therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for transmitting a priority list reporting in a D2D communication system, the method comprising: configuring a plurality of sidelink logical channels with a respective priority; checking whether one or more priorities of sidelink logical channels configured to the UE change or not when a new sidelink logical channel is configured, or when a configured sidelink logical channel is released; triggering a priority list reporting including information of priority of sidelink logical channels configured for the UE currently if the UE considers that the one or more priorities of sidelink logical channels configured to the UE change; and transmitting the priority list reporting to an eNode-B. |
| US10455442B1 |
Systems, methods, and devices for implementing antenna diversity with wireless communications devices
Systems, methods, and devices enable the implementation of antenna diversity techniques. Devices include a first wireless communications device that includes a plurality of antennas, and a transceiver coupled to the plurality of antennas and configured to send and receive data in accordance with a wireless transmission protocol, while the peer wireless communication device may have a single antenna or multiple antennas. Devices also include a processor configured to, in a first mode, calculate an angle of arrival (AoA) with the plurality of antennas or an angle of departure (AoD) associated with single antenna, and, in a second mode, send data to and receive data from a second wireless communications device via at least a first antenna of the plurality of antennas, where the first antenna is selected by the processor based on one of a first plurality of signal measurements between the first and second wireless communications devices. |
| US10455440B2 |
Visual privacy systems for enterprise mobility management
Systems herein allow a user to use their personal user device to perform functions in an enterprise environment in exchange for enrolling at a management server. The management server can provide a privacy component that allows the user to view a privacy profile summarizing data collection activities of the management server. The management server can dynamically build the privacy profile based on device profile and privacy settings stored on the management server. The privacy profile can be dynamically updated based on changes to privacy settings, and can also provide links for a user to see actual data that has been collected at the management server. |
| US10455427B2 |
Frequency allocation method and device for unauthorized frequency band
A frequency allocation method and device for an unauthorized frequency band. The method includes: a controller acquires a business load status of plural macro base stations having similar coverage ranges and operated by different operators, and generates, based on the business load status, allocation information about an unauthorized frequency band, to mutually exclusively allocate the unauthorized frequency band to plural macro base stations; the macro base stations receive the allocation information about the unauthorized frequency band, to determine the unauthorized frequency band monopolized by the macro base stations from an unauthorized frequency band resource, and generate indicative information about the monopolized unauthorized frequency band; and a small base station receives the indicative information, detects state of the unauthorized frequency band monopolized by the macro base stations, and dynamically accesses, according to a detecting result, a specific unauthorized frequency baud in the unauthorized frequency band monopolized by the macro base stations. |
| US10455425B2 |
Evolved node-B, shared spectrum controller and method for communication in shared spectrum
Embodiments of an Evolved Node-B (eNB), shared spectrum controller and methods for communication in shared spectrum are generally described herein. A mobile network shared spectrum controller may operate as part of a domain of a mobile network. A public shared spectrum controller may operate externally to the mobile network domain. The mobile network shared spectrum controller and the public shared spectrum controller may operate cooperatively to perform operations of a shared spectrum controller, such as management of secondary usage of shared spectrum by a group of eNBs. The mobile network shared spectrum controller may obfuscate at least a portion of network configuration information from the public shared spectrum controller to enable maintenance of confidential information within the mobile network domain. |
| US10455418B2 |
Securely providing a password using an internet of things (IOT) system
An apparatus and method are described for securely providing a User ID and/or password to an IoT device. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: establishing a first communication channel between a user's mobile device and an Internet of Things (IoT) service; establishing a second communication channel between the IoT service and an IoT device, the IoT device having been previously registered with the IoT service; establishing a third communication channel between the IoT device and a computer on which the user is connecting to the online service; receiving at the IoT service a request from the mobile device to transmit a User ID and/or password for a particular online service to the IoT device; responsively encrypting the User ID and/or password to generate an encrypted User ID and/or password and transmitting the encrypted User ID and/or password to the IoT device; decrypting the encrypted User ID and/or password at the IoT device; and providing the User ID and/or password by the IoT device to the computer over the third communication channel, the computer causing the User ID and/or password to be provided to the online service to authenticate the user. |
| US10455417B2 |
Method and arrangement in a telecommunication system
A method in a User Equipment (UE) of an Evolved Packet System (EPS) establishes a security key (K_eNB) for protecting Radio Resource Control/User Plane (RRC/UP) traffic exchanged with a serving eNodeB. The method comprises sending a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) Service Request to a Mobility Management Entity (MME), the request indicating a NAS uplink sequence number (NAS_U_SEQ). The method further comprises receiving an indication of the NAS_U_SEQ of the NAS Service Request sent to the MME, back from the MME via the eNodeB. The method further comprises deriving the K_eNB from at least the received indication of the NAS_U_SEQ and from a stored Access Security Management Entity-key (K_ASME) shared with said MME. |
| US10455412B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system for migrating virtual network function instance
A method, an apparatus, and a system for migrating a virtual network function instance, where the method includes starting a signaling message migration operation before or when running status information replication is started such that signaling message migration can also be performed synchronously with running status information replication during migration of a virtual network function instance. Because signaling message migration and running status information replication occur simultaneously, new running status information created after migration and changed running status information can be synchronized by signaling message migration. Therefore, an amount of replicated running status information is reduced, migration efficiency of a virtual network function instance is improved, a backup virtual network function can take over a faulty virtual network function as quickly as possible, and fault recovery efficiency is improved. |
| US10455411B2 |
Communication method and mobile terminal
The embodiments of the disclosure disclose a communication method and a mobile terminal. The method is applied to a mobile terminal including an Application Processor (AP) and at least one communication processor, each of the at least one communication processor is connected to the AP, each of the at least one communication processor can be connected to at least two peripheral devices of the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal has installed thereon a target application. The method includes: determining at least two peripheral devices needed for a data processing task of the target application; allocating a customized communication processor to the at least two peripheral devices; and when the data processing task of the target application is detected, calling the customized communication processor to perform the data processing task of the target application. |
| US10455410B2 |
Sensor-triggered software defined device
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting sensor data obtained from a sensor of a device, such as a mobile communication device. An operational capability is determined based on the sensor data, and a determination is made that the operational capability is not available at the device. In response to determining that the operational capability is not available at the device, an application program is identified based on the operational capability and a transfer is facilitated of the application program to the device. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10455409B2 |
Policy and charging control for groups
Policy and charging control for groups It is provided a method, comprising checking whether a first data connection to be established belongs to a predefined group of data connections; supervising whether a group session to a steering device is established, wherein the group session is dedicated to the group; prohibiting, if the first data connection belongs to the group and the group session is established, an apparatus performing the method from establishing a connection session to the steering device, wherein the connection session is dedicated to the first data connection only. |
| US10455404B2 |
Quality of experience aware multimedia adaptive streaming
Technology to provide quality of experience aware multimedia streaming is disclosed. In an example, a server operable to provide hyper-text transfer protocol (HTTP) adaptive streaming, can include computer circuitry configured to: determine a bandwidth available to the server for transmitting HTTP adaptive streaming content to a plurality of clients; receive HTTP requests from the plurality of clients for representations offered by the server in a manifest file for the HTTP adaptive streaming; and calculate an availability of each representation that is offered in the manifest file for the server. The availability can be calculated, at least in part, based on the determined bandwidth. The availability of each representation can be communicated from the server to the plurality of clients. |
| US10455402B2 |
Identity module with interchangeable unique identifiers
A telecommunications system is provided, comprising a plurality of different cellular telecommunications networks, an identity module registrable on the plurality of different networks and containing multiple unique identifiers, each unique identifier being associated with a respective network; and, a device, operative in accordance with the identity module, to communicate with the networks when the identity module is registered on that network. The identity module comprises a common security key associated with at least two of the unique identifiers such that the identity module is registrable on each one of the plurality of networks when a unique identifier of the identity module and its associated security key are authenticated for that network. |
| US10455400B2 |
Peer discovery in neighbor awareness networking (NAN) aided data link networks
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. In one aspect, a first station discovers a second station capable of providing a service of interest to the first station. The second station is one of a plurality of stations participating in a NAN data link network that provides the service of interest and supports communication over a NAN data link channel without beaconing. The second station is discovered through communication over a NAN channel supported by a plurality of neighborhood stations forming a NAN network. The NAN channel has a beaconing operation that provides synchronization. After discovery of the second station, the first station communicates with the second station over the NAN data link channel, to obtain data corresponding to the service of interest. |
| US10455393B2 |
Using wireless data transmission to maintain intrisnic safety of a gas meter
A gas meter is outfit with near field communication (NFC) devices for in-situ exchange of data. The NFC devices reside in separate compartments. A first compartment houses electronics necessary to generate values for volumetric flow of material in a pipe. The gas meter includes a second compartment with an access point that allows data, including telemetry data, to transmit from the gas meter to a remote device. In operation, the NFC devices exchange data between the first compartment and the second compartment, often through a wall or barrier that prevents flow of fluid between the compartments. |
| US10455389B2 |
Mobile terminal and control method therefor
A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with another terminal; a display unit configured to display information; and a controller configured to in response to the other terminal being a first distance to the mobile terminal, display first information associated with the other terminal via the display unit, and in response to the other terminal being a second distance closer than the first distance to the mobile terminal, display second information associated with the other terminal via the display unit. |
| US10455384B2 |
Vehicle system and method for indicating available communication channels
An aircraft system including an aircraft and an electronic instrument on the aircraft, the electronic instrument including a wireless connectivity interface providing wireless communication over at least one communication channel and a display, wherein the display provides a visual indication of an availability of the communication channel. |
| US10455381B2 |
Apparatus and method for providing function of electronic device corresponding to location
Provided is a method and apparatus for providing a function corresponding to a location in an electronic device. The electronic device includes: at least one sensor; a communication module comprising communication circuitry; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: obtain location information of the electronic device; obtain, using the at least one sensor, context information associated with a user of the electronic device based on a location corresponding to the location information; determine whether a designated activity occurs with respect to a product or a service corresponding to the location based on the context information; and provide a function associated with the product or the service based on the occurrence of the designated activity. |
| US10455380B2 |
Redirection method and apparatus
This application relates to the field of communications technologies, and discloses example redirection methods and apparatuses to ensure that a call drop does not occur after UE is redirected. One example method includes determining, by a base station, that a redirection operation needs to be performed on user equipment UE, and then instructing a core network to reserve a guaranteed bit rate (GBR) bearer or a voice service bearer that is corresponding to the UE. The UE is then instructed to reserve the GBR bearer or the voice service bearer that is corresponding to the UE. After the UE is redirected to a new base station, the voice service bearer of the UE is reserved on a UE side. |
| US10455376B2 |
Mobile device communication system
Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a system for communicating with a plurality of mobile devices from a single mobile device. Source information may be stored from an incoming message to one or more groups. An outgoing message may be associated to each of the groups, and may be automatically sent to one or more of the groups based on user-defined rules. |
| US10455375B2 |
Controlling access to a hardware resource of an electronic device by a magnetically attachable electronic device
In an embodiment, a mobile electronic device comprises: a transceiver; at least one magnetic connector; connectedness detection circuitry operable to dynamically detect a connection event at each of the at least one magnetic connector; and a processor, coupled to the connectedness detection circuitry, operable to: automatically establish a communications link, via the transceiver, with an other electronic device upon detection, by the connectedness detection circuitry, of the connection event at a predetermined set of the at least one magnetic connector; send, from the mobile electronic device to a remote server, a request for access to a hardware resource of the other electronic device; and based on a positive response from the remote server, access, via the wireless communications link, a hardware resource of the other electronic device. |
| US10455373B2 |
Priority talkgroups
In one implementation, a communication device comprising one or more processors is configured to participate in a plurality of talkgroups. The one or more processors are configured to receive a communication transmitted from a satellite constellation indicating that a first priority talkgroup has been assigned for the communication device and to receive one or more signal transmitted from the satellite constellation via a control channel indicating that the first priority talkgroup is active, in response to which the one or more processors may determine that the first priority talkgroup has been assigned for the communication device and that the first priority talkgroup is active. Consequently, the one or more processors may set the communication device to the first priority talkgroup such that the communication device starts receiving communications via the first priority talkgroup. |
| US10455360B2 |
Real-time path suggestion for a location-enabled mobile device
The disclosure is directed to navigating based on directionality. An embodiment determines a position and a direction of a mobile device, determines one or more paths from the mobile device to one or more destinations associated with a current location of the mobile device, and displays one or more direction indicators corresponding to the one or more paths to the one or more destinations. |
| US10455355B2 |
Dynamic boundary setting
A method, a system, and a computer program product provide for changing a boundary between zones. This includes setting a location of a boundary which defines a part of a zone; detecting that an object moves into the zone across the boundary; and in response to the detection, changing the location of the boundary in a direction away from the object, compared to the location of the boundary before the change. |
| US10455354B2 |
Systems and methods for real-time user engagement and interactions
Systems and methods for real-time user engagement, interactions, and management for various events. A beacon device, either a standalone beacon tag or a part of a user device, is able to interact with a gateway and/or a server. The systems and methods are used for enhancing and optimizing user experience in terms of, for example, obtaining location information of the beacon/user devices, providing location-based services, notifying users of event activities, simplifying distribution and viewing of promotional or services data, and facilitating the interactions and communication between users in different roles (such as visitors/attendees, patrons, sponsors, exhibitors, organizers, event service providers, property management users, and business users) in a venue for an event; facilitating the collection and processing of business or user information and follow-up communications after the event; and managing the data regarding locations, maps, events, users, leads, security, configurations, devices, user applications, and promotion data. |
| US10455352B2 |
System and method for determining location of resources in a predefined region
A system, computer-implemented method and computer program product for determining location of resources in a predefined region is provided. The system comprises a receiver, installed on one or more resources, to receive one or more signals, from one or more transmitters placed on predetermined locations in the predefined region and determine and forward a reference point ID corresponding to the one or more transmitters. The system further comprises a microcontroller, residing on the one or more resources, to receive the forwarded reference point ID, retrieve location coordinates corresponding to the determined reference point ID from a central server, fetch values of distance traveled by the one or more resources from an on-board diagnostic device installed on the one or more resources and detect direction in which the one or more resources are moving to determine location of the one or more resources in the predefined region in real-time. |
| US10455341B2 |
Remote checking of microphone condition in a noise monitoring system
A noise monitoring system has at least two microphones and a microphones sensitivity register. The microphones are arranged physically with respect to each other such that when the microphones are placed within an acoustic field to be monitored, the RMS signal level of that acoustic field at each of the microphones is substantially the same for a monitoring frequency range. The microphones sensitivity register has reference data indicative of an initial sensitivity difference (Δ0) between output RMS signal levels measured by the microphones in a reference acoustic field. A current difference (Δ1, Δ2) between the RMS signal levels concurrently output by the microphones for the currently monitored acoustic field is compared. A fault signal is generated if the current difference (Δ1, Δ2) differs from the initial sensitivity difference (Δ0) more than an acceptable limit. |
| US10455339B2 |
Always-on detection systems
The present disclosure relates to a system for providing an acknowledgement output at an output transducer of a device in response to detection of a trigger signal. The system includes an input transducer, a signal processor, a main processor separate from the signal processor and an output driver. The signal processor monitors an input signal received at the signal processor from the input transducer and outputs an acknowledgement signal to the output driver if the received input signal corresponds to the trigger signal. The signal processor also outputs an interrupt signal to the main processor to cause the main processor to enter an active state. In this way an acknowledge output can rapidly be provided to a user of the system, as there is no need to wait until the main processor has entered its active state and processed the trigger signal. |
| US10455336B2 |
Devices for enhancing transmissions of stimuli in auditory prostheses
An actuator provides vibrational stimulation to a recipient of a bone conduction device. To ensure proper operation of the actuator, a known signal is delivered to a coil associated therewith. An output signal from the coil is analyzed for distortion, the presence of which indicates that the actuator is out of balance. If distortion is present, adjustments are made to the position of certain embodiments within the actuator to obtain a properly balanced device. Methods also include testing for distortion, after manufacture of the device. |
| US10455333B2 |
Wireless body worn personal device with loss detection functionality
There is provided a personal device to be worn at the body of a user (15), comprising an interface (20) for wireless data exchange with an external device (11, 39, 50); at least one sensor (28, 42, 44, 46) for sensing a parameter indicative of the proximity of the personal device (10) to the user; a loss detection unit (40) for determining, by regularly analyzing signals received from the sensor, whether the personal device is presently worn by the user or not; a control unit (38) for controlling operation of the personal device in a regular mode as long as the loss detection unit determines that the personal device is worn by the user and in a loss mode as long as the loss detection unit determines that the personal device is no longer worn by the user, wherein the wireless interface is directed to transmit in the regular mode a non-traceable device address and to transmit in the loss mode a traceable public device address. |
| US10455323B2 |
Microphone probe, method, system and computer program product for audio signals processing
The invention concerns a microphone probe having a body being substantially a first solid of revolution with a number of audio sensors distributed thereon and located in the recesses. The recesses have substantially a shape of a second body of revolution with an axis of symmetry perpendicular to the surface of the body. The sensors are connected to an acquisition unit, that delivers audio signals to the output. The audio sensors are digital audio sensors comprising printed circuit board with MEMS microphone element mounted thereon, wherein MEMS microphone element is mounted on the side of the printed circuit board facing the inner side of the body, so that the sound reaches MEMS microphone element via recess and opening. The depth of recesses is in a range between 3 and 20 mm. The acquisition unit has a clocking device determining common time base for audio sensors. |
| US10455315B2 |
Inverted balloon system and inflation management system
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an earpiece having a balloon and a stent where the balloon is mounted on the stent and the stent incorporates two or more channels including at least an inflation channel and an acoustic channel. In some embodiments the stent is configured to pass audio signals through the acoustic channel where the acoustic channel is independent of the inflation channel of the balloon. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10455310B2 |
Microphone unit
A microphone unit including a substrate, a microphone, a fixing member, and a film. The substrate includes a first face, a second face opposite to the first face, and a through-hole extending from the first face to the second face through the substrate. The microphone is mounted on or fixed onto the second face of the substrate and has a sound hole in communication with the through-hole of the substrate. The fixing member is fixed onto the first face of the substrate such as to be located around the through-hole. The film provides at least one of dustproofness and waterproofness and is fixed onto the fixing member such as to cover the through-hole. |
| US10455308B2 |
Die with integrated microphone device using through-silicon vias (TSVs)
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a die with integrated microphone device using through-silicon vias (TSVs) and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an apparatus comprising a semiconductor substrate having a first side and a second side disposed opposite to the first side, an interconnect layer formed on the first side of the semiconductor substrate, a through-silicon via (TSV) formed through the semiconductor substrate and configured to route electrical signals between the first side of the semiconductor substrate and the second side of the semiconductor substrate, and a microphone device formed on the second side of the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled with the TSV. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10455305B2 |
Electroacoustic transducer
Provided is an electroacoustic transducer capable of reducing the thickness and weight of the entire pillow when a speaker is embedded in the pillow or a headrest, enabling miniaturization of a device by causing the position of the speaker to be close to a position at which the head is placed, and improving the accuracy of signal processing by reducing a load of the signal processing in a case where active noise control is performed, thereby improving a noise reduction effect. The electroacoustic transducer includes: an electroacoustic transduction unit having an electroacoustic transduction film including a polymer composite piezoelectric body in which piezoelectric body particles are dispersed in a viscoelastic matrix formed of a polymer material having viscoelasticity at a normal temperature and thin film electrodes respectively laminated on both surfaces of the polymer composite piezoelectric body, and an elastic support disposed in close contact with one principal surface to bend the shape of the electroacoustic transduction film; and a first cushion layer that is in contact with the electroacoustic transduction film on an electroacoustic transduction film side of the electroacoustic transduction unit to cover the electroacoustic transduction unit and is formed of a three-dimensional solid knitted fabric. |
| US10455301B2 |
Method to re-provision bandwidth in P-OTN network based on current traffic demand
A method, comprises measuring, by circuitry of a computer system, a first bandwidth of data traffic of a transport path over a time period, the transport path passing through a plurality of nodes and conforming to a protocol using a number of time slots to allocate a second bandwidth to the transport path. The method further includes passing a signal, from the computer system to at least one of the nodes of the transport path, the signal including at least one instruction that when executed by circuitry of the at least one node causes a change to the number of time slots allocated to the transport path. |
| US10455294B2 |
Video distribution method and device
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the communications field, and provide a video distribution method and a device. The method includes: receiving, by an SCEF, a first request message sent by a third-party server, where the first request message includes an MBMS capability negotiation parameter for video distribution, the MBMS capability negotiation parameter being requested by the third-party server; sending, by the SCEF, a second request message to an HSS according to the first request message, to request the HSS to expose an MBMS capability; sending, by the SCEF, a third request message to a broadcast multicast service center BM-SC after the SCEF receives a second response message returned by the HSS when the HSS determines to allow the exposure of the MBMS capability, to request to obtain MBMS capability information exposed by the BM-SC; and sending the MBMS capability information obtained from the BM-SC to the third-party server. |
| US10455292B2 |
Dynamic channel list generation for content delivery over DLNA
Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate the generation and/or update of a channel directory on a per channel basis for output to a device. In embodiments, a multimedia device may generate and update a channel directory using one or more channel attributes that are retrieved while tuned to each individual one channel of a group of channels. The multimedia device may generate and update the channel directory as one or more background operations by using a free tuner to tune to each channel. The multimedia device may position each channel within the channel directory according to one or more attributes associated with the channel. In embodiments, the multimedia device may update the channel directory when a tuner is actively tuned to a channel and the determination is made that one or more attributes of the channel have changed. |
| US10455290B2 |
Method and system for distance based video advertisement reward system with instant dynamic price generation for digital media propagation
Asynchronous data exchange between an enhance digital signage unit and user guided digital content management system which charges external advertisers with appropriate pricing and payment system based of duration of length of digital data media, distance of digital information content being exposed from a center point of a business entity, time of day, frequency of the digital information content is being repeated in a period of time and number of business agents within a selected distance chosen by the external advertiser. A fraction of the charges are rewarded to business agents that participated in the advertising network. Each digital information content is linked to the internal database of the digital content management system with a unique marketing phrase or short recognizable word combination to assist prospective consumers in referencing to the origin of the product or services ultimately back to the external advertisers. |
| US10455289B2 |
Apparatus, systems, and methods for selecting and presenting information about program content
Information may be presented on a display device about program content substantially concurrently, substantially contemporaneously, or otherwise in conjunction with the presented program, or with portions of the presented program. This presentation of information about program content may occur dynamically in response to a voice query or other query from a user while the presented program is playing or paused on the same or different presentation device on which the information about the program content is being presented. |
| US10455287B2 |
Content delivery system, method, and recording medium
A content delivery method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a media playback device configured to play media content, a determination device configured to determine a cognitive state of a user in response to viewing of the media content, and an action device configured to perform an action regarding a progression of the media content played by the playback device based on the cognitive state determined by the determination device. |
| US10455286B2 |
Protected media decoding system supporting metadata
Video content is protected using a digital rights management (DRM) mechanism, the video content having been previously encrypted and compressed for distribution, and also including metadata such as closed captioning data, which might be encrypted or clear. The video content is obtained by a system of a computing device, the metadata is extracted from the video content and provided to a video decoder, and the video content is provided to a secure DRM component. The secure DRM component decrypts the video content and provides the decrypted video content to a secure decoder component of a video decoder. As part of the decryption, the secure DRM component drops the metadata that was included in the obtained video content. However, the video decoder receives the extracted metadata in a non-protected environment and thus is able to provide the extracted metadata and the decoded video content to a content playback application. |
| US10455285B2 |
System for managing media content
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a device having a controller to create metadata corresponding to an identity of an entity, incorporate in a media file the metadata that identifies the entity with metadata that describes media content in the media file, and present a graphical user interface depicting a media file directory structure generated according to the metadata that identifies the entity and the metadata that describes media content in the media file. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10455283B2 |
External video mixing control
Techniques for allowing a gaming machine to exercise control over a picture-in-picture device (PIP mixer). A gaming machine includes a display device, a master game controller, the PIP mixer, and a PIP control interface. The master gaming controller is configured to execute a wager game, send a first video signal for the wager game to the PIP mixer, and send control instructions for controlling a display of one or more PIP windows to the PIP mixer via the PIP control interface. The PIP mixer receives the first video signal and a second video signal from an external source. The PIP mixer is configured to create a composite video image that includes display data of first video signal and the second video signal in PIP windows based on the control instructions. The composite video image is displayed on the display device. |
| US10455282B2 |
Sensed content delivery
In some embodiments a content delivery system for controlling media content provided by at least one media device for media consumption by at least one consumer is described. In an embodiment the system comprises at least one sensor for sensing body data of the at least one consumer, a receiver for receiving sensed body data from the sensor, a data store storing media content for selection, at least one media device for outputting said selected content to said at least one consumer, and at least one processor configured to query said data store and control the selection of said media content based at least in part on the sensed body data, and control the output of said selected media content to said at least one media device. The sensed body data may indicate the mood or emotional state of the consumer. |
| US10455281B2 |
Adapting search query processing according to locally detected video content consumption
A process adapts user-initiated search queries. The process executes at a client device with a microphone. The process downloads audio fingerprints from a remote server for a plurality of video programs, and downloads information that correlates the audio fingerprint to the video programs. The audio fingerprints are preselected according to relevancy criteria, including stored user preferences and prior search queries by the user. The audio fingerprints and correlating information are stored locally. The process detects ambient sound using the microphone and computes one or more sample audio fingerprints from the detected ambient sound. The process matches a sample audio fingerprint to a locally stored audio fingerprint and uses the correlating information to identify a first video program corresponding to the matched sample audio fingerprint. The process then receives user input to initiate a search query. The process provides auto-complete suggestions for the search query based on the first video program. |
| US10455275B2 |
Disposition of video alerts and integration of a mobile device into a local service domain
A handset or other end device in a local service domain receives video service notifications. The video service notifications can provide information to a user of the end device about a video service (e.g., a television program or a movie) available within a local network. The video service notification can include a request for a response to the notification, with the request having a corresponding URI or other type of link to cause a desired action (e.g., to commence recording or playing content associated with a particular video service). A mobile device configurable for direct communication in a wide area wireless network can join a local service domain and receive services through a gateway of that local service domain. |
| US10455272B2 |
System and method for reconfiguration of an entertainment system controlling device
An entertainment device initiates a configuration process of a controlling device in response to a change in an audio visual entertainment system configuration in which at least one of a plurality devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual source and at least one of the plurality of devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual output destination for the entertainment device. |
| US10455270B2 |
Content surfing, preview and selection by sequentially connecting tiled content channels
A multi-window user interface (UI) is presented in various configurations and operational uses to leverage the relatively large display canvas afforded by large screen display devices such as 4K or 8K displays. Along with the various “Multiview” aspects, content delivery techniques, content selection techniques, and level of service techniques also are presented. |
| US10455266B2 |
Personalized smart-list video channels
Disclosed are various embodiments for providing one or more streams of digital content to a user. A request for content may be received by a video content provider from a client device. Digital content may be determined by the video content provider, encoded in a stream, and transmitted to the client device. The digital content may be determined based at least in part on a user and/or the client device requesting the digital content. |
| US10455265B2 |
Program and device class entitlements in a media platform
A method and apparatus for managing entitlements in a broadcast stream are disclosed. The method includes receiving a manifest containing program information for a program in the broadcast stream, with the program information providing a program entitlement block. The method uses entitlements specified in the program entitlement block to enforce entitlements for the program. |
| US10455262B2 |
Apparatus and methods for monitoring and optimizing delivery of content in a network
Methods and apparatus for delivering content to a user so as to optimize and enhance the “experience” of the content. In one embodiment, an optimization and monitoring entity (OME) is used which determines, evaluates, and provides notification and/or recommendation of alternative content delivery platforms which are available to a user. The OME receives requests for content forwarded from a content server containing information identifying requesting devices and/or subscriber accounts. The OME examines the capabilities of the registered devices, and identifies/recommends alternative devices based on e.g., video/audio quality, picture size, bandwidth availability, and/or any other additional capabilities of the client devices. A notification is then sent to the client devices indicating which of the user's devices may receive the content alternatively, or in addition to, the requesting device. The notifications may be interactive, allowing the user to select one or more of the devices for delivery. |
| US10455261B2 |
Signaling scheme for improved video streaming
In one embodiment, a mobile communications system has a plurality of radio access network (RAN) nodes communicating wirelessly with a plurality of wireless user devices, a video server transmitting one or more packetized video streams to one or more of the wireless user devices, and a packet core routing packets of video data from the video server to the one or more wireless user devices via the RAN nodes. For each packetized video stream, the video server transmits in-band information related to the packetized video stream, such as relative screen size, relative video activity level, and minimum and maximum video quality levels, and each RAN node extracts and uses the in-band information to schedule transmission of the packets of video data to its one or more corresponding wireless user devices. The system can provide higher-quality video experience without wasting bandwidth on user devices that don't require much communication resources. |
| US10455259B2 |
Enhanced text rendering and readability in images
One embodiment provides a text metadata encoding logic. The text metadata encoding logic includes a metadata generation logic configured to generate a first text metadata including metadata for each identified text field included in a first image frame. The metadata generation logic maybe further configured to associate the first text metadata with the first image frame. The first text metadata may be transmitted at a text metadata bit rate. The text metadata bit rate may be less than an image data transmit bit rate.Another embodiment provides a text metadata decoding logic. The text metadata decoding logic includes a metadata reader logic configured to decode a text metadata received with an image frame data. The text metadata may have been transmitted at a text metadata bit rate and the image frame data may have been transmitted at a first image transmit bit rate. The text metadata bit rate is less than the first image transmit bit rate. The text metadata may include metadata for each identified text field included in an image frame corresponding to the image frame data. The text metadata decoding logic may further include a metadata rendering logic configured to render each text field based, at least in part, on the received text metadata. |
| US10455258B2 |
Video-broadcast system with DVE-related alert feature
In one aspect, a method includes: receiving an instruction to apply a particular digital video-effect (DVE) of a particular DVE type to a temporal portion of a video segment based, at least in part, on the temporal portion of the video segment being suitable for having a DVE of the particular DVE type applied thereto, wherein the particular DVE corresponds to a duration; making a determination that no particular temporal portion of the video segment satisfies each condition in a set, the set comprising (i) a first condition that the particular temporal portion of the video segment has been identified as being suitable for having a DVE of the particular DVE type applied thereto, and (ii) a second condition that the particular temporal portion of the video segment is of at least the duration; and based, at least in part, on the received instruction and the determination, outputting an alert. |
| US10455256B2 |
System and method for providing image-based video service
The present invention provides a system for providing image-based video service, including a cache system configured to store video information that matches image-related data; a fingerprint extraction unit configured to extract the fingerprint of an image corresponding to input image-related data; and a matching unit configured to determine video information that matches the fingerprint of the image extracted by the fingerprint extraction unit; wherein the system for providing image-based video service determines video information, matching image-related data received from a client terminal, via the cache system or the matching unit, and transmits video result information corresponding to the determined video information to the client terminal, and a method using the same. |
| US10455254B2 |
Method and apparatus of video coding
Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of video coding includes receiving input data associated with a first block and a second block of an image frame. The method further includes identifying a reference size and performing a deblocking process if it is determined that the deblocking process is to be performed. The preforming the deblocking process may include processing pixels adjacent to the block boundary using a first set of deblocking filter settings if a first block size of the first block and a second block size of the second block are greater than the reference size, and processing the pixels using a second set of deblocking filter settings if the first block size or the second block size is not greater than the reference size. |
| US10455253B1 |
Single direction long interpolation filter
A first interpolation filter is selected for a first direction of the prediction block, and a second interpolation filter is selected for a second direction of the prediction block. The first interpolation filter has a first number of taps and the second interpolation filter has a second number of taps. The second interpolation filter is set to an interpolation filter having a third number of taps in response to determining that the first number of taps is greater than a threshold number of taps and the second number of taps is greater than a threshold number of taps. The third number of taps is smaller than or equal to the threshold number of taps. The prediction block is generated using the first interpolation filter and the second interpolation filter. |
| US10455251B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for coding and decoding depth map
Methods and apparatuses for coding and decoding a depth map are provided. The coding method includes: obtaining prediction data corresponding to a current image block of the depth map, obtaining a predicted pixel value from the prediction data according to a preset step, and calculating a first average value of the prediction data according to the predicted pixel value, where the preset step is a positive integer except 1; obtaining a residual of the current image block according to the first average value of the prediction data and a pixel value of a pixel of the current image block; and coding the residual of the current image block. In this way, coding and decoding efficiency can be improved. |
| US10455248B2 |
Method and an apparatus for processing a video signal
The present invention relates to a video signal decoding method for adding an intra prediction mode as a sub-macroblock type to prediction of a macroblock in coding a video signal. The present invention includes obtaining a macroblock type, obtaining a sub-macroblock type when a macroblock includes a plurality of coded sub-macroblocks according the macroblock type, obtaining flag information indicating a DC (discrete cosine) transform size, determining the DC transform size of the coded sub-macroblock based on the flag information, when the sub-macroblock is intra prediction coded based on the sub-macroblock type, determining a prediction size of the intra prediction coded sub-macroblock based on the determined DC transform size, obtaining prediction direction information from a block adjacent to the sub-macroblock based on the prediction size of the sub-macroblock, and obtaining a prediction value of the sub-macroblock based on the prediction direction information. Accordingly, the present invention is able to raise coding efficiency of video signal by adding an intra prediction mode as a sub-macroblock type in predicting a macroblock. |
| US10455245B2 |
Method and device for decoding a color picture
The present disclosure generally relates to a device and a method of decoding a color picture from a bitstream. It comprises: —obtaining an expanded range luminance as a first component by applying a nonlinear dynamic expansion function to a luminance component obtained from the bitstream, wherein said nonlinear dynamic expansion function is determined depending on an inverse of a dynamic reduction function that has been applied to an original luminance component obtained when encoding the color picture; —obtaining a second component by calculating a square root of a difference between a value determined by the first component and another value computed as a linear combination of a multiplication product of two chrominance components and square values of the two chrominance components obtained from the bitstream; and —obtaining at least one color component of the color picture to be decoded at least from said second component and said two chrominance components by determining said at least one color component as a linear combination of the second component and the two chrominance components. |