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| US10589410B2 |
Hammer drill adaptors and methods of use
A hammer drill adapter for driving a drive cleat to join opposed ends of a duct comprising: a first portion generally aligned in a plane; a shaft portion having an elongate axis generally parallel to said plane; the first portion fixed to the shaft portion; an entry surface at a distal end of the first portion; a capture cavity extending through the entry surface; the capture cavity defined proximally by a rear surface and by an opposed lower and upper capture surfaces; the capture cavity also laterally defined by an opposed first capture surface and a second capture surface; the capture cavity sized to house a trailing end portion of a drive cleat; and wherein the shaft portion comprises a connection portion at a proximal end of said shaft portion for fixation within a hammer drill chuck. Also disclosed are methods for use to advance a drive cleat. |
| US10589396B2 |
Pressure shoe with expansion chamber
A pressure shoe (1) includes a press surface (2) for directly pressing finishing tape onto a radial circumferential surface (3) of a rotating workpiece section (4) during a finishing process. A plurality of expansion elements (5) is formed in the pressure shoe (1). Each of expansion elements (5) are expandable individually and independently of one another radially while deforming the press surface (2) in a direction of the circumferential surface (3) of the workpiece section (4), so that during the finishing process, the shape of the circumferential surface (3) of the workpiece section can be influenced in a targeted manner via different expansion of the expansion elements (5) distributed over the press surface (2). |
| US10589393B2 |
Automatic drilling machine for drilling in one-shot at least two holes in a crosspiece structure
An automatic drilling machine for simultaneously drilling at least two holes through a surface of a crosspiece. The machine comprises an automatic drilling unit having at least two tool holders, each one adapted for receiving a drilling tool. The automatic drilling unit has a cross-shaped channel configured to receive, at least partially, the crosspiece to be drilled inside the automatic drilling unit with. The tool holders are arranged, such as, when the drilling machine is mounted with the crosspiece to be drilled, the tool holders are positioned in accordance with the locations of the crosspiece where a hole is to be drilled. |
| US10589392B2 |
Fixture for holding a complex-shaped part during a machining operation
A fixture for locating a straight edge of a curved surface of a part and holding the part in a fixed position during performance of a machining operation on the straight edge is described. The fixture includes: one or more supports for seating a convex curved surface of the part, one or more detachable end stops arranged to extend in a plane orthogonal to that in which the supports sit and against which, in use, the straight edge can be aligned, and a clamp arranged, in use, to push the convex curved surface against the supports such that the straight edge contacts the supports without obstruction of the straight edge. |
| US10589387B2 |
Au—Sn—Ag-based solder alloy and solder material, electronic component sealed with the same Au—Sn—Ag based solder alloy or solder material, and electronic component mounting device
An Au—Sn—Ag-based solder alloy for high temperature use containing Sn, Ag, Au and elements that are inevitably contained owing to manufacture procedure, wherein the Au—Sn—Ag-based solder alloy has a composition adjusted so that a solidus temperature is within a range of 280 to 400° C. with a gap between the solidus temperature and the liquidus temperature being within 40° C. The Au—Ag—Sn-based solder alloy has low cost, and is excellent in solderability, reflow wettability and reliability. The excellent reflow wettability of the Au—Ag—Sn-based solder alloy allows it to be useful in reflow bonding of crystal quartz devices, SAW filters and MEMS. |
| US10589385B2 |
Method and system for confined laser drilling
A method for drilling a hole in a component is provided. The method includes directing a confined laser beam of the confined laser drill towards a near wall of the component and sensing a characteristic of light directed along a beam axis of the confined laser beam away from the component with a sensor. The method also includes determining one or more operational conditions based on the characteristic of the light sensed with the sensor. The one or more operational conditions includes at least one of a depth of the hole being drilled by the confined laser drill and a material into which the confined laser beam of the confined laser drill is being directed. Such a method may allow for more appropriate control of the confined laser drill. |
| US10589379B2 |
Method for producing a tube from metal
A method for producing a tube from metal is stated, by use of which method a metal strip by means of a drawing-off installation is moved in the longitudinal direction of said metal strip and is guided through a forming station in which said metal strip is formed to a slot tube having a slot running the in the longitudinal direction. The two edges of the metal strip abut to one another at the slot. Said two ends for producing a fully closed tube are welded to one another by use of a welding installation that is equipped with a laser. The slot tube after leaving the forming station is initially moved into the region of the laser and is then stopped. Thereafter, the regions of the edges of the slot tube that are to be welded to one another are pre-treated by the laser. Thereafter, the power of the laser is set to the welding power thereof that corresponds to the welding temperature, and by switching on the drawing-off installation the slot tube is simultaneously moved in the longitudinal direction of the latter. |
| US10589375B2 |
Friction stir weld tool and method
A friction stir welding tool and method for forming a friction stir weld joint includes a rotatable body having a rotatable shoulder for maintaining surface contact and maintaining plunge depth and a rotatable pin extending from the rotatable shoulder. The rotatable pin is integrally formed with the rotatable shoulder. The tool further includes a stationary body annularly disposed around the rotatable body. The stationary body has a stationary shoulder annularly disposed around the rotatable shoulder for further maintaining surface contact and managing plunge depth. |
| US10589373B2 |
Vented plasma cutting electrode and torch using the same
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an air cooled cutting torch having improved performance. The torch comprises an improved electrode, where the electrode has at least one gas flow port to allow air flow to pass through the electrode to improve cooling and performance. |
| US10589372B2 |
Method of and apparatus for controlling a weld penetration profile with application of shielding gas in an inner region of a workpiece
A method of controlling a weld penetration profile on a workpiece (306) having an outer region and an inner region is described. The method comprises the step of applying energy to the outer region of the workpiece with a welder (302) to produce a weld pool (304). The method also comprises the steps of penetrating the workpiece (306) such that the weld pool (304) spans between the outer region and inner region, and also applying a shielding gas to the inner region at a pressure that provides a force that limits weld penetration. A corresponding apparatus is also defined. |
| US10589371B2 |
Rotating welding system and methods
A field system for welding two pipes includes a first pipe engagement structure, a second pipe engagement structure, one or more weld torches, a motor and one or more processors. The one or more weld torches are configured to be positioned within the pipes to create an internal weld at an interface region between the pipes. The motor is operatively associated with the one or more weld torches to rotate the one or more weld torch along the interface region between the pipes. The one or more processors control the motor and the one or more weld torches. The one or more processors operate the motor and the one or more weld torches to generate a complete circumferential weld along the interface region by rotating the one or more weld torches along the interface region in a single rotational direction until the complete circumferential weld is completed. |
| US10589369B2 |
Electrode wire for electrical discharge machining and method of manufacturing electrode wire for electrical discharge machining
To provide an electrode wire for electrical discharge machining including β-brass and γ-brass arranged on an outer peripheral surface of a core and a method of manufacturing the electrode wire, capable of enhancing wire connection performance and cutting down manufacturing cost while trying to increase a processing speed.The electrode wire for electrical discharge machining according to this invention comprises: an external layer including β-brass and γ-brass; and a core having an undulating shape formed at a boundary surface with the external layer. The β-brass and the γ-brass are arranged densely and sparsely at the boundary surface of the undulating shape. The method of manufacturing an electrode wire for electrical discharge machining according to this invention comprises: a thermal processing step of executing thermal process on a base material under a predetermined thermal processing condition, the base material having a core with a zinc-coated surface; and a wire drawing step of drawing a base wire under a predetermined wire drawing condition provided with β-brass and γ-brass formed at the surface of the core by the thermal process to make the γ-brass reach the core, thereby forming a boundary surface of the core with an external layer into an undulating shape. |
| US10589368B2 |
Machine learning device having function of adjusting welding positions of core in wire electric discharge machine
A machine learning device, performing machine learning for adjusting a position and a length of a welding part when a core is welded to a workpiece in a wire electric discharge machine, acquires the position and the length of the welding part as state data; sets reward conditions; calculates a reward based on the state data and the reward conditions; performs the machine learning of the adjustment; determines and outputs an adjustment target and its adjustment amounts based on the state data and a result of the machine learning; performs the machine learning of the adjustment based on the output adjustment action, the state data acquired based on the recalculated position and the recalculated length of the welding part, and the reward based on the state data; and outputs an optimum position of the welding part, the reward conditions being set as a positive or negative reward. |
| US10589367B2 |
Machine tool and control device of the machine tool
A machine forms threads on a workpiece by relatively feeding the workpiece and a cutting tool in a feeding direction while relatively rotating the workpiece and the cutting tool, and by performing a helical cutting work multiple times while carrying out relative reciprocal vibration of the workpiece and the cutting tool in a radial direction of the workpiece. The machine tool or a control device of the machine tool includes a vibration setting unit to set a pattern of vibration during each cutting work accompanied by the reciprocal vibration so that a cut portion of one cutting work partially includes a portion that has been cut in another cutting work. The machine tool and the control device prevent a long, continuous chip from becoming entangled with a workpiece or a cutting tool in the process of forming threads on the workpiece. |
| US10589365B2 |
Apparatus for cutting corrugated pipes to length
An apparatus for cutting corrugated pipes to length includes a clamping device configured to act radially with respect to an axis so as to fix a corrugated pipe in a machining position. The apparatus also includes a cutting tool moveable into an active position against the corrugated pipe in the machining position and configured to bring about a separation by moving the cutting tool and corrugated pipe relative to one another. A stop device is configured to engage in a corrugation trough of the corrugated pipe wherein a spacing between the cutting tool and stop device is variable in the axial direction with respect to the axis. |
| US10589364B2 |
Drill
A drill includes a tip cutting edge provided at a tip end thereof and a main cutting edge continuous to a rearward of the tip cutting edge. A point angle of the tip cutting edge is a predetermined acute angle. A point angle of the main cutting edge decreases from a front end toward a rear end of the main cutting edge. A point angle at the front end of the main cutting edge is an acute angle greater than the point angle of the tip cutting edge. |
| US10589358B2 |
Hydraulic chuck device
A hydraulic chuck device includes a cylinder portion operated by pressure oil, a chuck opened and closed by operation of the cylinder portion, a pressure oil supply controlling pressure of pressure oil supplied to the cylinder portion, and a chuck controller controlling the pressure oil supply. When controlling the pressure oil supply to cause a jaw portion to perform a clamping operation, during movement of the jaw portion from an unclamping position to a preliminary position situated before a clamping position, the chuck controller supplies pressure oil set at a first pressure into a cylinder chamber for clamping to move the jaw portion quickly, and during movement of the jaw portion from the preliminary position to the clamping positon, the chuck controller supplies pressure oil set at a second pressure lower than the first pressure into the cylinder chamber for clamping to move the jaw portion slowly. |
| US10589357B2 |
Cutting insert having a split cutting edge with leading and trailing component cutting edges
A cutting insert includes a split cutting edge, formed at an intersection of the insert forward surface and the insert upper surface, the split cutting edge includes an axially leading cutting edge and an axially trailing cutting edge. An undercut is located in the insert forward surface and interrupts the split cutting edge at an undercut edge portion that extends between the leading and trailing cutting edges. The undercut edge portion transitions into the axially trailing cutting edge at a straight trailing cutting edge portion of the trailing cutting edge. |
| US10589356B2 |
Method for producing water-atomized metal powder
A method for producing a water-atomized metal powder, comprising applying water to a molten metal stream, dividing the molten metal stream into a metal powder, and cooling the metal powder, wherein the metal powder is further subjected to secondary cooling with cooling capacity having a minimum heat flux point (MHF point) higher than the surface temperature of the metal powder in addition to the cooling and the secondary cooling is performed from a temperature range where the temperature of the metal powder after the cooling is not lower than the cooling start temperature necessary for amorphization nor higher than the minimum heat flux point (MHF point). |
| US10589355B2 |
Method for modifying grain boundary of Nd—Fe—B base magnet, and body with modified grain boundary treated by the method
An improvement of coercive force of Nd—Fe—B base sintered magnet can be realized while suppressing a decrease in remanent magnetic flux density to the minimum using a method for modifying grain boundary which comprises heat-treating an Nd—Fe—B base magnet with a specific alloy disposed on its surface, the alloy having the following Formula 1: RxAyBz (1) wherein R represents at least one rare earth element including Sc and Y, A represents Ca or Li, B represents an unavoidable impurity, and 2≤x≤99, 1≤y |
| US10589350B2 |
Rapid-cooling solidification apparatus with independently controllable chamber
Disclosed is a continuous rapid solidification apparatus, which has a cooling roll configured to cool a molten metal supplied to an outer circumference surface thereof; a crucible configured to supply the cooling roll with the molten metal; a molten metal supply configured to melt a raw material metal and supply the crucible with the molten metal; a first chamber configured to form a sealed space where the molten metal supplied from the crucible is cooled by the cooling roll; and a second chamber configured to be formed of a space separated from the first chamber and to form a sealed space where the molten metal is supplied to the crucible by the molten metal supply. |
| US10589348B2 |
Sand moulding machine and method of producing sand mould parts
The moulding machine includes a moulding chamber having at least one chamber end wall provided with a pattern plate adapted to form a pattern in a mould part and associated with a reference pattern block positioned in fixed relationship to a pattern of said pattern plate and adapted to form a reference pattern in an external face of a mould part. The reference pattern block includes a face having a tangent varying in a longitudinal direction of the moulding chamber and being adapted to form a corresponding reference pattern in the sand mould part. A non-contact detection system (87) detects the position of a number of different points (P1, P2) distributed over the pattern face of the reference pattern in the longitudinal direction of the sand mould part, and the tangent (T1, T2) in the longitudinal direction of the sand mould part is different between at least two of said points. |
| US10589347B2 |
Sand moulding machine and method of producing moulds
The sand moulding machine (1) includes a moulding chamber (2) formed by a chamber top wall (3), a chamber bottom wall (4), two opposed chamber side walls and two opposed chamber end walls (7, 8). A chamber wall is provided with a sand filling opening (9) communicating with a sand feed system (10). At least one of the chamber end walls is provided with a pattern plate (12, 13) having a pattern (14, 15). At least one of the chamber end walls is displaceable in order to compact sand fed into the moulding chamber. A number of compressed air inlet openings (18, 43) are located in a lower part of the moulding chamber and are arranged to form an upward airflow in at least a part of the moulding chamber in order to create an at least substantially fluidised bed of sand during a sand filling operation. |
| US10589342B2 |
Method of forming a highly-deformable titanium or titanium-alloy one-piece fastener
A method of forming a fastener includes inserting a blank precursor into a bore of a forming die having an enlarged bore portion, applying a first axial compression force to the blank precursor, and forming a cold-worked head section and an enlarged shank portion on the blank precursor corresponding to the enlarged bore portion. The enlarged shank portion has a nominal shank portion extending therefrom. The method additionally includes inserting the nominal shank portion into a bore of a final reduction die, applying a second axial compression force to the enlarged shank portion, and urging the enlarged shank portion into the bore of the final reduction die. The method includes reducing a cross-sectional area of the enlarged shank portion by approximately 2 to 5 percent to form a cold-worked shank section. |
| US10589337B2 |
High-frequency heating apparatus for progressive die and high-frequency heating method using the same
A high-frequency heating apparatus includes: an open-top shield housing made of a ferrite material; a plurality of main high-frequency oscillation members radially arranged around the center of the shield housing; main extension/reduction transfer members configured to transfer the main high-frequency oscillation members; and a high-frequency oscillation controller configured to cause the main high-frequency oscillation members to generate high-frequency waves; wherein each of the main high-frequency oscillation members includes: a main oscillator housing configured to have a high-frequency wave emission hole; a main high-frequency oscillator configured to generate high-frequency waves; and a main high-frequency wave disperser configured to have a high-frequency wave dispersion hole; and wherein the main extension/reduction transfer members include respective main solenoid plungers configured to selectively move the main oscillator housings forward and backward. |
| US10589332B2 |
Soil auger and method of manufacture
An auger useable for creating an opening in the ground for a soil sensor housing wherein the sensor housing has a predetermined volume and a tapered outer surface, includes an auger made in accordance with the methods described and defined in this specification. The auger having a shaft having an outer surface of circular cross-section having an larger outer diameter at one end than the other end and a strip material having a helical shape with an inner wall having a larger inner diameter at one end than the other end of the helical shape wherein the helically shaped material is fixed over the outer diameter of the shaft to form a tapered auger with helical flighting. The volume of the opening created by an auger in the ground will provide a matching volume for a sensor housing of a predetermined volume such that substantially the full length of the tapered outer surface of the sensor is adjacent the ground along the full length/depth of the created opening. |
| US10589330B2 |
Method and system for producing open or closed annular structural components made of light metal and alloys thereof
A method and to a system for producing open or closed annular structural components made of light metal and alloys thereof, preferably of magnesium or magnesium alloys, having a two-dimensional or three-dimensional structure by means of extrusion, wherein the extruded profile exiting the die of the extrusion press is formed into a helical shape by way of one or more guide tools, and more particularly such that the ends of the helical shape are separated from the extruded strand in the region of the overlap and formed into a two-dimensional or three-dimensional structural component in a shaping device. |
| US10589327B2 |
Apparatus and method for rolling metal
An apparatus and method for rolling aluminum sheet uses a texture roll to roll the sheet while is it hot and has reduced yield strength. The texture rolling may be used to remediate defects in the sheet at a variety of stages in rolling, and may facilitate subsequent rolling stages. |
| US10589322B2 |
Device for laminar flow fluid extraction
The present invention comprises device (10) which maintains a modified atmospheric pressure within, uses evaporation and condensation by means of heated or cooled fluid jackets and radiators to move and clean washing fluid and fans to increase and decrease the pressure of the gaseous washing fluid in a manner which causes liquid washing fluid to flow laminar within the extraction chamber. The present invention comprises a modular extraction chamber (42) which when fitted to the device (10) is in permanent communication with a boiling chamber (27) and a condensation chamber (33). These chambers are intermittently in communication with an evaporation chamber (12) and a corresponding clean solvent holding chamber (20). The evaporation chamber and the clean solvent holding tank may, upon completion of the extraction cycle sequester the pressurized washing fluid while the rest of the system is depressurized allowing for quick changeover of source material. |
| US10589309B2 |
Sprayer adapter
A system includes a spray-component adapter. The spray-component adapter includes a first connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component. The spray-component adapter includes a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component. At least one of the first or second connectors comprises a self-tapping portion. |
| US10589306B1 |
Aerosol generating device, control unit for aerosol generating device, method, and program
A control unit for an aerosol generating device includes: a sensor that outputs a value related to a temperature of a power source capable of being charged and discharged to a load for atomizing an aerosol source; and a controller configured to execute one or more functions of operating the power source when an output value of the sensor is within a first range having at least one of a first upper limit and a first lower limit. The first upper limit or the first lower limit is smaller or larger than a second upper limit or a second lower limit of a second range that is a range of a value related to a temperature at which the one or more functions can be executed, a range of a value related to a temperature at which deterioration of the power source is suppressed, a range of a value related to a temperature at which the power source deteriorates due only to a factor that is the same as normal temperature, or a range corresponding to an operating temperature of the power source. |
| US10589301B2 |
Check valve with nonlinear force load for HVLP spraying
A high-volume low-pressure spray system includes a hose disposed between a compressor and a spray gun. The hose acts as an accumulator when the spray gun is deactivated. A check valve is disposed in a fitting connecting the hose to the compressor. The check valve includes a spring that applies a nonlinear force to a downstream end of a valve member, such that the valve member tips open in response to the pressure differential, providing a variable flowpath opening through the check valve. |
| US10589299B2 |
Method and nozzle for mixing and spraying fluids
The invention relates to a method for mixing at least two fluids using an externally mixing nozzle for medical purposes, which has at least two outlet channels (10, 20) and at least two inlet openings (13, 23) with different or identical cross-sections, wherein two fluids with different volumetric flows and/or different viscosity are sprayed, and wherein the ratio of the cross-sections of the inlet channels (13, 23) and/or the outlet channels (10, 20) corresponds to the ratio of the volumetric flows so that the fluids flow with substantially identical flow speeds through the outlet channels (10, 20) and/or the inlet openings (13, 23). The invention furthermore relates to an externally mixing nozzle, a medical instrument and a medical device for spraying substances, in particular biological material. |
| US10589298B2 |
Electrostatic fluid delivery system
An electrostatic fluid delivery system is configured to deliver fluid, such as a disinfectant fluid, onto a surface by electrically charging the fluid and forming the fluid into a mist, fog, plume, or spray that can be directed onto a surface, such as a surface to be cleaned. The system atomizes the fluid using a high-pressure fluid stream and passes the fluid through an electrode of a nozzle assembly to charge droplets of the atomized fluid. |
| US10589292B2 |
Method to reduce mercury, acid gas, and particulate emissions
A waste gas is contacted with a mercury removal agent to remove mercury and a flue gas conditioning agent to alter a resistivity and/or cohesivity of particulates. The flue gas conditioning agent can be substantially free of SO3 and/or comprise more than about 25 wt. % SO3, and/or the mercury removal agent can be substantially unaffected by the flue gas conditioning agent. An amount of mercury removed from the waste gas in the presence of the flue gas conditioning agent can be the same or more than that removed from the waste gas in the absence of the flue gas conditioning agent. An amount of the acid gas removed, by an acid gas removal agent, from the waste gas in the presence of the flue gas conditioning agent can be the same or more than that removed from the waste gas in the absence of the flue gas conditioning agent. |
| US10589288B2 |
Cradle system for fragmentation machines
A cradle system for a fragmenting machine, where the cradle system holds fragmentation stock against a drum. A frame holds a screen that can be selectively released from the frame without modification, such that the screen can be placed in different positions on the frame and aligned in different orientations on the frame. A wear plate can be selectively released from the frame without modification, such that the wear plate can be placed in different positions on the frame and aligned in different orientations on the frame. |
| US10589285B2 |
Feeder breaker with reduced fines generation
A feeder breaker includes a frame, a first crusher coupled to the frame and configured to receive material, a second crusher coupled to the frame, a conveyor extending between the first crusher and the second crusher configured to convey material exiting the first crusher to the second crusher, and an output conveyor configured to receive the material exiting the second crusher. The feeder breaker is also configured to allow at least a portion of material exiting the first crusher that is below a predetermined size threshold to move to the output conveyor without passing through the second crusher. |
| US10589284B2 |
Loosefill insulation blowing machine with remote control assembly
A machine for distributing loosefill insulation from a package of compressed loosefill insulation material is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end receives the loosefill insulation material. A shredding chamber is configured to receive the loosefill insulation material from the outlet end. The shredding chamber includes a plurality of shredders configured to shred, pick apart and condition the loosefill insulation material. A discharge mechanism is mounted to receive the conditioned material. The discharge mechanism is configured to distribute the conditioned material into an airstream. A blower is configured to provide the airstream flowing through the discharge mechanism. The blower has a rotational speed that defines the volume and the velocity of the airstream. A remote control assembly is configured to communicate with the machine such that the volume and velocity of the airstream can be adjusted in a remote location. |
| US10589282B2 |
Drum for a chopping device, in particular a precision chipper
A drum for a precision chipper, said chipping device comprising: a shaft on which the drum is arranged, wherein cutting tools are provided on the outer circumference of the drum in blade holders, which cutting tools are used to chop the material to be chipped; at least one distancing piece, which has a support surface or contact surface for the material to be chipped on the drum, the height of which distancing piece being used to determine the chip size, wherein the vertical position of the distancing piece on the drum can be set or adjusted. The distancing piece, when viewed in cross-section, has an approximately T-shaped form such that it can be placed on the outer edge of the drum disk by means of a positively locking surface of the distancing piece, said surface being formed on the face pointing towards the drum by the inner radius of the distancing piece. |
| US10589278B2 |
Wear cap for an earth working roll
A wear cap for use on an earth working roil for mining, construction and public works machines such as crushers, surface miners, milling machines and the like includes a working end and a rear mounting end. The rear mounting end including a pair of top and bottom rearwardly extending protrusions, a retainer, and a cavity having side stabilizing surfaces and a top and bottom rail or groove to support the wear cap on a holder mounted to the earth working roll. |
| US10589277B2 |
Breath analyte sensing apparatus that generates gas streams that flow over a nanoparticle-based sensor
An apparatus and associated method are provided for sensing an analyte, such as acetone, in breath. The apparatus includes a sorbent material that extracts the analyte from a dehumidified breath sample, and a nanoparticle-based sensor. The apparatus produces first and second gas streams that flow over the nanoparticle-based sensor. The first gas stream is used to generate a baseline signal, and the second gas stream is used to carry the extracted analyte from the sorbent material to the nanoparticle-based sensor. Various additional designs of analyte sensing devices are also disclosed. |
| US10589275B2 |
Sample collection and processing device
A device for separating and concentrating target particles or molecules from a fibrinogen containing sample of liquid comprises a container (1) for collecting the sample and a closure (2). The container (1) comprises a first end and a second end and at least one interior wall defining a reservoir portion (5) for receiving the sample. The reservoir portion (5) comprises at least one anchor element (4) to locally catch a polymerized fibrin pellet formed upon the addition of the sample into the container. The separation and concentration process is operated by trapping the target particles or molecules into the so-formed polymerized fibrin pellet that are captured on the anchor element (4). |
| US10589273B2 |
Cationic polymers and method of surface application
Embodiments of present application are directed to microfluidic devices and particularly digital micro-plastic fluidic devices that are specifically designed to prevent sample contamination during sample processing, methods of manufacturing the same, and methods to improve sample analysis process by preventing sample contamination. |
| US10589269B2 |
Microfluidic transport
A device for microfluidic transport includes a first fluid reservoir, a second fluid reservoir spaced from the first fluid reservoir, a main fluid channel communicated with the first fluid reservoir and the second fluid reservoir, an auxiliary fluid channel communicated with the main fluid channel, and a fluid actuator within the auxiliary fluid channel asymmetric to the main fluid channel such that operation of the fluidic actuator is to induce fluid flow in the main fluid channel from the first reservoir toward the second reservoir. |
| US10589266B2 |
Anlaysis system for testing a sample
An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample. |
| US10589257B2 |
Catalyst composition and catalytic processes for producing liquid hydrocarbons
The invention relates to potassium-promoted, Fe2+(Fe3+yAl3+i-y)2o4 [0.3 |
| US10589254B2 |
Spheroidal resid hydrodemetallation catalyst
Spheroidal catalyst support, supported catalyst, and method of preparing and using the catalyst for hydrodemetallation of metal-containing heavy oil feedstocks are disclosed. The catalyst supports comprise titania alumina having 5 wt % or less titania and have greater than 30% percent of their pore volume in pores having a diameter of between 200 and 500 Å. Catalysts prepared from the supports contain Group 6, 9 and 10 metals or metal compounds supported on the titania alumina supports. Catalysts in accordance with the invention exhibit improved catalytic activity and stability to remove metals from heavy feedstocks during a hydrotreating process. The catalysts also provide increased sulfur and MCR conversion during a hydrotreating process. |
| US10589247B2 |
Reactor apparatus for loading a carrier medium with hydrogen and/or unloading it therefrom and plant comprising a reactor apparatus of this kind
A reactor apparatus for loading a carrier medium with hydrogen and/or unloading it therefrom includes a reactor housing chargeable with carrier medium and having a carrier medium feed orifice, having a carrier medium removal orifice, having a base and having a hydrogen gas orifice. The reactor apparatus further includes at least one heat transfer element for supplying heat into the reactor housing. Catalyst has been provided in the reactor housing. |
| US10589244B1 |
Hydroprocessing reactor internals having reduced height
The hydroprocessing reactor internals (HRI) have reduced height compared to standard HRI designs. In this design, HRI height reduction is achieved by placing a mixing chamber above the collection tray. A ring quench distributor is located around the fluid collection tray between the mixing chamber and reactor shell to eliminate the vertical space occupied by the distributor. The hydroprocessing reactor quench zone internals comprise a collection tray, a mixing chamber, a ring distributor, a rough liquid distribution tray, and a vapor-liquid distribution tray. Fluid mixing occurs in the mixing chamber and above the rough liquid distribution tray. |
| US10589236B2 |
Mixing unit and device, and fluid mixing method
A mixing unit includes a mixing body having mixing elements that are stacked in a stacking direction and that extend in an extending direction in which the extending direction is perpendicular to the stacking direction. The mixing elements have a plurality of through holes to form a flow path therein, and are arranged such that part or all of the through holes in one of the mixing elements communicate with through holes in the adjacent mixing elements to allow fluid to be passed in the extending direction in which the mixing elements extend. The mixing unit may be employed in an agitation impeller or an adhesive dispensing unit. |
| US10589230B2 |
Dialysis water purification system
The invention comprises a control system for monitoring and operating an existing supply water pre-treatment system for supplying de-chlorinated water to dialysis purification systems. The invention includes a controller and an operator interface for programming and interacting with said control systems. The invention further includes an injection assembly having a flow turbine sensor, a reducing agent injector, and an ORP/pH sensor for monitoring and controlling ORP/pH levels of said supply water. |
| US10589226B2 |
System and method for reducing liquid discharge from one or more devices
The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus for reducing and/or eliminating various liquid discharges from one or more emission control equipment devices (e.g., one or more wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGD) units). In another embodiment, the method and apparatus of the present invention is designed to reduce and/or eliminate the amount of liquid waste that is discharged from a WFGD unit by subjecting the WFGD liquid waste to one or more drying processes, one or more spray dryer (or spray dry) absorber processes, and/or one or more spray dryer (or spray dry) evaporation processes. |
| US10589224B2 |
Gas capture apparatus and method
A capture device for capturing a target gas from a gas flow is disclosed that can be continuously used without requiring consumption of target gas binding salts. To this end, the device is arranged to generate separate acidic and alkaline streams of fluid by electrolyzing water, binding the target gas to the hydroxide ions in the alkaline fluid stream or the hydronium ions in the acidic stream, and recombining the generated streams to release the bound target gas and regenerating part of the electrolyzed water for further electrolysis. Such a capture device may for instance be used in a gas purification system, e.g. an air purification system for controlling target gas levels in a confined space such as a vehicle cabin, domestic dwelling or office space, a target gas generation system or a target gas enrichment system, e.g. for creating target gas-rich air for horticultural purposes. A method for capturing target gas from a gas flow and optionally utilizing the captured target gas is also disclosed. |
| US10589220B1 |
Pressure swing adsorbtion air dryer
A pressure swing adsorption air dryer system and method is described herein. In some embodiments, the air dryer system receives moist air and dries the air using a desiccant in a pressure swing adsorption method. The resulting dry air may be used as a working fluid for an application and a portion of the dry air may be used to aid in regenerating, or removing moisture from a desiccant. Sensors are strategically placed throughout the air drying system to measure the state of the air. The air and airflow may be controlled throughout the system based on the sensor measurements. |
| US10589218B2 |
Installation for drying compressed gas
A device for drying compressed gas with an inlet for compressed gas to be dried originating from a compressor and an outlet for dried compressed gas, whereby this device comprises a number of vessels that are filled with a regeneratable drying agent and a controllable valve system that connects the aforementioned inlet and outlet to the aforementioned vessels, wherein the device comprises at least three vessels, whereby the aforementioned valve system is such that at least one vessel is always being regenerated, while the other vessels dry the compressed gas, whereby due to the control of the valve system the vessels are each successively regenerated in turn. |
| US10589211B2 |
Cylindrical air cleaner for internal combustion engine
A cylindrical air cleaner for an internal combustion engine includes a cylindrical housing including a circumferential wall having an inlet, a top wall having an outlet, and a bottom wall opposed to the top wall. There is a tubular filter element accommodated in the housing. A planar adsorbent filter to adsorb evaporated fuel of the internal combustion engine is located at an inner side of the filter element and extends in an axial direction of the filter element. The adsorbent filter includes a basal end portion fixed to an inner surface of the bottom wall. An inner surface of the filter element is spaced apart from each of opposite planes of the adsorbent filter by a gap that allows air to reach the outlet without passing through the adsorbent filter. |
| US10589208B2 |
Heat exchanger filter assembly
A system includes a filter assembly having a filter material disposed in an air flow, a first pressure transducer disposed upstream of the filter material with respect to the air flow, a second pressure transducer disposed downstream of the filter material with respect to the air flow, and a controller coupled to the first pressure transducer and the second pressure transducer, where the controller receives feedback from the first pressure transducer and the second pressure transducer indicative of a pressure differential of the air flow across the filter material, and where the controller is configured to index the filter when the pressure differential of the air flow across the filter material exceeds a threshold. |
| US10589207B2 |
Dust collector diaphragm valve capable of performing manual emergency operation
A dust collector diaphragm valve capable of performing manual emergency operation according to the present invention is configured to perform control so that the internal equal pressure of the diaphragm valve can be broken due to an internal pressure drop attributable to an instantaneous air discharge occurring whenever an emergency operation switch is manually pressed when a pulse operation signal or solenoid valve used to operate the diaphragm valve fails, and thus a rubber plate installed between the body and cover of the diaphragm valve can be turned (moved forward) after being instantaneously moved backward. Accordingly, dedusting work can be manually performed according to the determination of a manager, and thus the dust collector diaphragm valve can prevent an emergency shutdown during the operation of a dust collector and can also prevent a filter from reaching a limit differential pressure, thereby preventing the lifespan of the filter from being shortened. |
| US10589206B2 |
Filter bag for pocket air filters
A filter bag for pocket air filters has two abutting side parts which are made of an air-permeable filter material that is weldable by ultrasound. The side parts are continuously welded to one another in side edge portions on three sides of the side parts so that a pocket having two opposite side edges, a bottom edge and an opening opposite said bottom edge is formed. Several webs made from a flexible material web are formed in the pocket. The webs connect the side parts to one another and are orientated from an opening side of the filter bag in the direction of the bottom edge. The flexible material web is alternately connected—at least in portions—to one of the side parts in each case in weld portions. The weld portions are delimited by at least one weld across the direction of flow. |
| US10589205B2 |
Filter element with pre-separator and filter system
A filter element for filtering a fluid has one or more filter bellows with a specified raw side and a specified clean side oppositely positioned relative to the specified raw side. The filter bellows has a filter medium that is folded along fold edges in a zigzag shape to folds, wherein the folds extend between oppositely positioned end edges of the at least one filter bellows, wherein the filter bellows has parallel extending end edge faces at oppositely positioned end faces. At least one pre-separator embodied as a flat mat is arranged at the raw side of the filter bellows. A frame is injection-molded from plastic material around the filter bellows and seals the end edge faces. The pre-separator is fastened to the raw side with fastening elements arranged at the frame. A filter system with a filter housing is provided with such a filter element. |
| US10589203B1 |
Filter device
A filter device includes a device housing (2) removably accommodating a filter element (26) with an element material (28) extending between two end members (32, 34). One end member (34) has a wall member (46) of a polygonal shape inserted into an accommodating space (66) of an accommodating member (36) attached to the device housing (2). The accommodating member (36) also has a polygon-shaped wall member (68). The wall members are disposed adjacent and facing each other in an accommodating state. The accommodating space (66) is delimited outwards by its wall member (68) with a polygonal shape. A further wall member (70) with a circular shape delimits the accommodating space (66) to the inside and passes through a circular transfer space (76) in the adjacently disposed end member (34). |
| US10589200B1 |
Gravity fluid filtration system
In a gravity filtration system, upper and lower fluid reservoirs may be mated together. Unfiltered fluid may be supplied to the upper reservoir. One or more filters provide fluid communication between the upper and lower fluid reservoirs. Fluid may pass through the filters into the lower fluid reservoir. The weight of the fluid in the gravity filtration system may be monitored to maximize the fluid flow rate without loss of fluid by supporting the fluid reservoirs on a moveable platform interconnected to a stationary base by a force reactive linkage. Automatic fill components may be provided for automatically actuating a fluid supply valve connected to an unfiltered fluid source. As filtered fluid is withdrawn from the lower reservoir, actuation of the fluid supply valve to an open position may permit unfiltered fluid to be supplied to the upper reservoir. Supply of unfiltered fluid to the upper reservoir may be stopped upon actuation of the fluid supply valve to the closed position. Actuation of the fluid supply valve is a function of the weight of the fluid in the filtration system and/or vertical travel of the moveable platform. |
| US10589198B2 |
High flow, low hold up filters
Filter devices with a flow director surrounded by a filter element providing a large filter surface area and low fluid volumes for efficient filtration and high recovery of sample fluids. The filter device can be configured with dimensions and sealing surfaces to functionally interact as a pre-filter for common usage disposable filter flasks. |
| US10589195B2 |
Flat filter for water treatment, and filter module for water treatment using same
A flat filter for water treatment is provided. The flat filter for water treatment according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: filtration members formed in the shape of a plate having a predetermined area; support frames, which are coupled to the rim sides of the filtration members so as to support the filtration members, and have channels into/in which filtered water produced through the filtration members flows and moves; and gap adjustment members coupled to the support frames so as to adjust the gap between the filtration members adjacent to one another. |
| US10589190B2 |
Rotary solid/fluid counter-current contact apparatus
A rotary counter-current solid/fluid contact apparatus is provided to enhance the efficiency of adsorption, ion exchange and regenerative heat exchange. The counter-current apparatus uses a rotor to direct fluids to multiple stationary columns, or multiple sections of a stationary column. By the action of the rotor, counter-current flows of a fluid phase and a solid phase can be achieved for a combined adsorption and desorption cycle, or a combined heating and cooling cycle. The apparatus allows not only countercurrent solid-fluid flows based on columns in series, but also countercurrent solid-fluid flows in the length of each individual column. The apparatus does not require a turntable to rotate multiple columns. |
| US10589187B2 |
Pyrolysis system for bio-oil component extraction
A system is described that includes a pyrolyzer and a primary condenser. The primary condenser is coupled to the pyrolyzer and includes an input to receive pyrolytic vapors from the pyrolyzer and a solvent. The condenser is further configured to condense the pyrolytic vapors by contacting the pyrolytic vapors with the solvent to form a condensed liquid that exits the primary condenser via an output. A capture vessel receives the condensed liquid from the condenser output. A recirculator couples the capture vessel to the primary condenser input and is configured to receive the condensed liquid from the primary condenser, and to provide at least a portion of the condensed liquid as the solvent in the primary condenser. The solvent from the bio-oil component/solvent mixture is then extracted in a solvent extraction system and returned to the quenching system. |
| US10589184B2 |
Gas inflatable balloons
A tethered balloon assembly the balloon, to be inflated via the tether which is to be subsequently closed by a one way valve to keep the balloon inflated and allow additional inflation as desired, controllable by its tether. |
| US10589179B2 |
Group wagering system
Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined that may affect the outcomes of a fantasy game. In some embodiments, player location may affect available opponents for a game. Groups may play against one another in a fantasy competition. Various examples of fantasy gaming options are given. |
| US10589177B2 |
Glitch feature for user edited video games
An in-game video game editing system and method is provided. An electronic processor executes a game software application to generate, on a display, a graphical gameplay interface including a plurality of sprites and a graphical editing panel listing predetermined modifications. The electronic processor receives a selection of one of the predetermined modifications ad determines a type of the predetermined modification. The type indicates whether the predetermined modification includes adding a new sprite or selecting an existing sprite. Based on the type, an existing sprite is selected from the graphical gameplay interface. The electronic processor then adds a block of code to the selected sprite based on the predetermined modification to generate a modified sprite, and executes the block of code to provide the modified sprite on the graphical gameplay interface. |
| US10589175B2 |
Systems and methods for customized camera views in virtualized environments
Systems and methods for providing customized camera views of virtualized environments are provided herein. In one embodiment a method includes detecting a gameplay event of interest within a virtual gaming environment and displaying a customized camera view of the gameplay event of interest based on user input receiving during traversal of a projectile from a weapon to a target. The customized camera view has a focal point of the projectile. |
| US10589174B2 |
Storage medium having stored therein information processing program, information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method
In an example system according to the present embodiment, on a display, a map image is displayed and superimposed on a game image of a game space as viewed from a virtual camera provided behind a player character. When a user changes the orientation of a controller, the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera is changed, and at the same time, the position of a cursor on the map image is changed. When the user presses down a predetermined button, a bullet is fired toward the center of a screen. When the user presses down another button, the player character moves to a location indicated by the cursor. |
| US10589170B2 |
Method of controlling a server, server, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
An exemplary method of controlling a server that can provide a game can include associating a user with a group; determining, based on information related to activity of the user in at least one of the game and an event within the game, information related to activity of the group with which the user is associated; and providing a bonus to the group based on the information related to activity of the group. |
| US10589167B2 |
Rotating ball-in-a-maze puzzle game
A moving ball-in-a-maze puzzle game includes at least two moving maze rings. Each maze ring includes a respective maze, the maze rings moving relative to one another over a platform, defining dynamic paths therebetween enabling maneuvering a ball on the platform from a start position to an end position through the mazes, while passing between the respective moving maze rings. |
| US10589164B2 |
Retractable sport screen
A retractable sport screen is described. The sport screen includes a head roll mountable to a structure and a screen couplable to the head roll tube being movable between a first position and a second position. The screen is rolled up around the head roll tube when in the first position and extended towards a ground when in the second position. The screen further includes a middle bar received in a first pocket of the screen and spaced from the head roll when the screen is in the second position, a bottom bar received in a second pocket of the screen and spaced from the middle bar in a direction away from the head roll when the screen is in the second position, the bottom bar being weighted to provide tension to the screen to inhibit a launched projectile striking the screen from contacting the structure when the screen is in the second position, and a mounting assembly for mounting the head roll to the structure. |
| US10589160B2 |
Golf swing improvement tool
A golf swing improvement tool is provide that attaches to a golf club, and includes a guide arm contacting the leading forearm of a golfer. An offset arm allows the guide arm to be offset laterally from the longitudinal axis of the golf club. The user adjusts the offset distance to give a specific leading arm-to-club relationship. If the club moves ahead of the desired relationship with the leading arm during the swing, the user will be alerted to this error by the guide arm loosing contact with the forearm. |
| US10589159B2 |
Water-filled punching bag with punch sensor assembly
A fluid-filled punching bag assembly includes an inflatable bag and a sensor assembly cooperable with the inflatable bag. The sensor assembly includes an impact sensor that is configured to detect impact with the inflatable bag. A processor communicating with the sensor assembly is programmed to process sensor data from the impact sensor. |
| US10589157B2 |
Flying object game
A flying object water game by which an object is thrown or tossed at a framework on which water emitting targets reside. A target framework includes one or more detachable water emitting targets. A first team defends the framework while a second team throws or tosses, from a predetermined distance, a flying object at the target framework and associated water emitting targets with the objective to hit and detach one or more targets from the framework. |
| US10589156B1 |
Adjustable grip
Provided is an adjustable putter grip. The adjustable putter grip includes a first grip member coupled adjacent a first end of a putter shaft. A putter head is coupled to a second end of the putter shaft. The adjustable putter grip also includes a second grip member coupled to the putter shaft between the first grip member and the second end of the putter shaft. The first grip member and the second grip member are rotatable with respect to each other to adjust grip position, the second grip member is rotatable with respect to the first grip member to adjust grip position, or the first grip member is rotatable with respect to the second grip member to adjust grip position. A method of forming a custom grip or custom fitting of a golfer is also disclosed. |
| US10589154B2 |
Golf club head having adjustable stress-reducing structures
A golf club head comprising a body and a plurality of adjustable stiffening members is disclosed herein. The body comprises a face section, a sole section, and a crown section or a return section, and also defines a hollow interior. Each of the plurality of stiffening members is at least partially disposed within the hollow interior, and extends from the crown section or return section to the sole section to reduce stresses placed on the face during impact with a golf ball. The stiffening members, each of which comprises a rod and a tube, may be adjusted to be in compression or tension, thereby preloading the body and affecting the stresses experienced by the golf club head upon impact with a golf ball. |
| US10589149B2 |
Exercise device for assisting with certain abdominal exercises
A device to assist an exerciser in performing an abdominal exercise includes two rigid elements, a rigid cross member with a first end that is coupled to a first of the two rigid elements and a second end that is coupled to a second of the two rigid elements, and a soft material that defines a first surface coupled to a lower surface of the rigid cross member. Each rigid element is configured to define: a first portion that extends from a first end of the rigid element to a first bend, a second portion that extends from the first bend to a second bend that bends in a direction that is opposite the first bend, and a third portion that extends from the second bend to a second end of the rigid element. The first, second and third portions of the rigid element are substantially flat. |
| US10589146B2 |
Exercise treadmill with selectable running surface
An exercise treadmill includes a frame, an endless belt, and a motor assembly for guiding the belt between front and rear ends of the frame while a user walks or runs on the belt. An impact absorbing assembly is supported beneath a region of the treadmill belt impacted by the user's feet when the user walks or runs on the belt. The assembly has physical properties that serve to define degrees of damping or springiness of the belt in the region impacted by the user. A control system including a user interface is coupled to the absorbing assembly, and the system is configured and operative to vary the physical properties of the assembly in response to an output from the user interface. The region of treadmill belt impacted by the user's feet then simulates a desired one of a number of different surfaces entered by the user on the interface. |
| US10589145B1 |
Swingable exercise bike
A swingable exercise bike includes a base having a first pivot portion for a bike body to be pivotally connected to the first pivot portion so that the bike body can swing left and right relative to the base. Left and right sides of the first pivot portion are provided with first connecting rods. The first connecting rods each have one end pivoted to the base and another end extending in a height direction and pivoted to a second connecting rod. The second connecting rod is further pivoted to the bike body. When the bike body swings left and right, the first and second connecting rods are pivoted. The two second connecting rods are connected with a cushion device disposed in a horizontal direction, which can generate a damping effect when the two second connecting rods are pivoted by the bike body, thereby cushioning the swing of the bike body. |
| US10589142B2 |
My family gym
A functional triangular apparatus for multi-exercise of lower and upper extremities using resistance bands encircling designated parts. When exercising legs the triangular apparatus is stationary or tilted back at various angles to balance on two feet. Arms exercise with stretch bands under elevated larger base while feet hold it down. |
| US10589141B2 |
Active exercise apparatus for lower limbs
The present invention is intended to provide an active exercise apparatus for lower limbs that allows a user to perform on a floor lower limb active exercise highly effective in preventing thrombosis. An active exercise apparatus for lower limbs 10 includes, for example, a base body 1; a shaft 2 fixed to the base body 1 such that a central axis is vertical to the surface of the base body 1; arms 3a and 3b that are rotatably attached to the shaft 2 and are extended in two directions at an equal angle with respect to the central axis of the shaft 2; sole support plates 4a and 4b that are attached to leading ends of the arms 3a and 3b and rotatable by rotation axes x1 and x2 parallel to the surface of the base body 1 and the rotation axes z1 and z2 vertical to the surface of the base body 1; and reaction force exertion members that are installed on the back surfaces of the sole support plates 4a and 4b to exert a reaction force on backward rotation by rotation axes x1 and x2 parallel to the surface of the base body 1. |
| US10589136B2 |
Disposable protective garment
This invention concerns a disposable protective garment comprising a protective fabric, the garment being provided with at least one continuous line of flexible sealing material extending from the neck opening to at least one other opening in the garment, the continuous line of sealing material forming a liquid-impervious seal between the first and second parts of protective fabric in the garment; wherein the sealing material has a tensile strength less than the tensile strength of the protective fabric and the continuous line of flexible sealing material can be torn open by the wearer for doffing of the garment. This invention also concerns a disposable protective garment wherein the at least one continuous line of flexible sealing material extends from a torso opening to at least one pants sleeve opening. |
| US10589132B2 |
Method of inducing cardiomyocytes proliferation and treating heart diseases
An Agrin peptide which induces proliferation of cardiomyocytes for treating a heart disease is provided. |
| US10589128B2 |
Treatment beam path verification in a cancer therapy apparatus and method of use thereof
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treating a tumor of a patient using positively charged particles, comprising the steps of: (1) providing an approved current version of a radiation treatment plan for treatment of the tumor using the positively charged particles; (2) implementing the current version of the radiation treatment plan using a cancer therapy system comprising a controller linked to a synchrotron; (3) upon identifying an object, using a set of fiducial indicators, in a treatment vector of the radiation treatment plan: generating a modified version of radiation treatment plan and receiving medical doctor approval of the modified version of the radiation treatment plan, the modified version of the radiation plan becoming the current version of the radiation treatment plan; and (4) repeating the steps of implementing and identifying until completion of treatment of the tumor using the positively charged particles. |
| US10589127B2 |
Method and apparatus for using patient-experience outcomes when developing radiation-therapy treatment plans
A control circuit has access to information that correlates a plurality of patient-experience outcomes with corresponding delivered-radiation metrics and uses that plurality of patient-experience outcomes in conjunction with developing a radiation-therapy treatment plan for a particular patient. Those patient-experience outcomes can comprise, for example, information regarding how various patients fared post-radiation treatment as regards such things as post-radiation treatment life expectancy, tumor eradication success, and one or more other quality-of-life metrics. These teachings will accommodate using a particular one of the patient-experience outcomes as an optimization goal when optimizing candidate radiation-therapy treatment plans to develop the radiation-therapy treatment plan. In such a case these teachings will further accommodate, if desired, permitting a user to modify one or more optimization objectives while displaying intermediate optimization results. |
| US10589124B2 |
Integrated high-resolution untethered flexible neural implant
Systems and methods for stimulating neural tissue are disclosed. An array of optically emissive pixels is configured to deliver light to the neural tissue of a subject. Individual pixels within the array can be addressed to selectively illuminate a portion of the neural tissue when a neurological event occurs. The system can also include an array of microelectrodes in electrical communication with the array of pixels and a power source. A biocompatible substrate can be used to support the microelectrodes pixels, and the power source. A microelectrode circuit and a pixel circuit can also be supported by the biocompatible substrate. |
| US10589121B2 |
Therapy device for edema and neuropathy
Disclosed is a therapy device for edema and neuropathy. Colored light within a visible light wavelength range, which is known to be useful for treating edema and neuropathy, is irradiated to a treatment area such as acupuncture points on a foot or a hand, or the surface of the skin, thereby relaxing the smooth muscle tissue of tissue cells with edema or neuropathy, facilitating peripheral vascular circulation and lymphatic circulation, and inducing the secretion of a material for treating edema and neuropathy. |
| US10589118B2 |
Enhanced spatial summation for deep-brain transcranial magnetic stimulation
Methods of stimulating a target deep brain region using multiple Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) electromagnets positioned over a predetermined cortical regions each having a first-order connection to a target deep brain region and applying TMS so that the applied TMS induces spatial summation and thereby modulation of the target deep brain region. |
| US10589117B1 |
Integrated magnetic pulsation device for the treatment of foot pain
An integrated magnetic pulsation device for the treatment of foot pain that utilizes an electrical pulse generator and a magnetic coil situated within the same enclosure. The device having the capability to have a patient's foot placed onto the top of a magnetic coil or under that magnetic coil to expose that patient's foot to a series of high intensity magnetic pulsations. The device also including a control panel that directs a patient as to how to utilize the device for the treatment of that patient's foot pain. |
| US10589114B2 |
Plasma thread
There is provided herein, according to an embodiment, a plasma thread application of dielectric barrier discharge, which incorporates the effectiveness of plasma in sterilization and the flexibility of thread like structure and has the malleability to be formed into any apparel design. The design of one embodiment uses a dielectric coated/insulated wire in the range of 30 to 40 awg based on the application in question. It can be used as sutures or can be woven into a material for countless bandage-like applications. The ready availability of medically approved dielectric materials is conducive to the manufacture of the same. |
| US10589108B2 |
Miniaturized wireless ultrasound energy transfer system for powering a bio-implantable medical device
A system for providing energy to a bio-implantable medical device includes an acoustic energy delivery device and a bio-implantable electroacoustical energy converter. The acoustic energy delivery device generates acoustic energy with a multi-dimensional array of transmitting electroacoustical transducers. The acoustic energy is received by one or more receiving electroacoustical transducers in the bio-implantable electroacoustical energy converter. The receiving electroacoustical transducers convert the acoustic energy to electrical energy to power the bio-implantable medical device directly or indirectly. An external alignment system provides lateral and/or angular positioning of an ultrasound energy transmitter over an ultrasound energy receiver. The acoustic energy transmitter alignment system comprises either or both x-y-z plus angular positioning components, and/or a substantially multi-dimensional array of transmitters plus position sensors in both the transmitter and receiver units. |
| US10589107B2 |
Circuit board mounted filtered feedthrough assembly having a composite conductive lead for an AIMD
A feedthrough separates a body fluid side from a device side. A passageway is disposed through the feedthrough. A body fluid side leadwire extends from a first end disposed inside the passageway to a second end on the body fluid side. A device side leadwire extends from a first end disposed inside the passageway to a second end on the device side. The body fluid side leadwire is hermetically sealed to the feedthrough body and is not of the same material as the device side leadwire. A circuit board has an active via hole with a second end of the second leadwire residing therein. The circuit board has an active circuit trace that is electrically connectable to electronic circuits housed in an AIMD, and a circuit board ground metallization. An active electrical path extends from the first leadwire to the second leadwire to an MLCC chip capacitor mounted on the circuit board and to the circuit board active circuit trace, and a ground electrical path extends from the MLCC chip capacitor to the circuit board ground metallization and then to the ferrule. |
| US10589106B2 |
Electronic module for a system for neural applications
An electronic module for a system for neural applications comprising a housing and a filtering element that form a closed, miniaturized Faraday cage a corresponding lead, active lead can, a controller and systems. |
| US10589105B2 |
Method and system for controlling ear stimulation
Systems and related methods for controlling delivery of a stimulus to a pinna of a subject with a stimulator worn on the pinna are described. A wearable stimulation device includes a mechanical, electrical, or other type of stimulator secured to a pinna of a subject. A personal computing device in communication with the wearable stimulation device controls delivery of stimuli and other aspects of operation of the device. In some aspects recommendations regarding neural stimuli and other stimuli or experiences to be delivered in association with the neural stimuli are provided via a computing system in communication with the personal computing device or the wearable stimulation device. |
| US10589101B2 |
System and method for detecting tamponade
Systems, methods, and devices for determining occurrences of a tamponade condition are disclosed. One exemplary method includes monitoring an accelerometer signal of a leadless cardiac pacemaker attached to a heart wall, determining if a tamponade condition of the patient's heart is indicated based at least in part on the monitored accelerometer signal, and in response to determining that the tamponade condition is indicated, providing a notification of the tamponade condition for use by a physician to take corrective action. |
| US10589099B2 |
Neural stimulation system to deliver different pulse types
A method, electrical tissue stimulation system, and programmer for providing therapy to a patient are provided. Electrodes are placed adjacent tissue (e.g., spinal cord tissue) of the patient, electrical stimulation energy is delivered from the electrodes to the tissue in accordance with a defined waveform, and a pulse shape of the defined waveform is modified, thereby changing the characteristics of the electrical stimulation energy delivered from the electrode(s) to the tissue. The pulse shape may be modified by selecting one of a plurality of different pulse shape types or by adjusting a time constant of the pulse shape. |
| US10589098B2 |
System and method for neuromorphic controlled adaptive pacing of respiratory muscles and nerves
Adaptive systems and methods for automatically determining and continuously updating stimulation parameters for adjusting ventilation to accommodate a patient's specific physiology, metabolic needs, and muscle state are disclosed herein. Having a closed loop implementation, the system may comprise a controller including a neuromorphic controlled adaptive feed-forward Pattern Generator/Pattern Shaper (PG/PS) assembly, which controls respiratory muscle movement using electrical stimulation. This PG/PS assembly comprises a biomimetic design where the pattern generator includes a neural network mimicking the simplified connectivity pattern of respiratory related neurons in the brain stem to produce a rhythmic breathing pattern frequency and the pattern shaper includes a neural network mimicking the simplified connectivity pattern of neurons to produce a stimulus control signal. This biomimetic design for the controller automatically customizes and continually updates stimulation parameters to achieve a desired breathing pattern and, thereby, slow the development of muscle fatigue. |
| US10589097B2 |
Transvascular diaphragm pacing systems and methods of use
Transvascular diaphragm pacing systems (TDPS) and methods are disclosed for providing respiratory therapy to a patient. The TDPS can provide rapid insertion and deployment of endovascular pacing electrodes in critically ill patients who require intubation and invasive PPMV in order to support the physiological requirements of the human ventilatory system. The systems and methods make best use of the contractile properties of the diaphragm muscle and prevent muscle disuse and muscle atrophy. This can be carried out by engaging the phrenic nerves using patterned functional electrical stimulation applied to endovascular electrodes that are temporarily and reversibly inserted in central veins of the patient, such as the left subclavian vein and the superior vena cava. The TDPS can be designed to seamlessly interface with any commercially available positive-pressure ventilatory assistance/support equipment such as is commonly in use in hospital intensive care units (ICU) for treating critically ill patients with breathing insufficiencies, pain, trauma, sepsis or neurological diseases or deficits. |
| US10589090B2 |
Implantable stimulator device with magnetic field sensing circuit
An implantable pulse generator (IPG) for an implantable medical device is disclosed herein. The IPG is capable of sensing the presence of an external magnetic field, such as a magnetic field associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The IPG includes a circuit that contains a magnetic core inductor and that is configured to boost a first voltage to a second voltage and use the second voltage to drive a current through a load. In a strong magnetic field, the magnetic core of the inductor becomes magnetically saturated, causing the inductance of the inductor to sharply drop. The inductance drop can be detected, for example, by detecting an increase in the second voltage. The circuit may be a boost converter circuit used to provide a compliance voltage for operation of the IPG. |
| US10589086B2 |
Deep nerve stimulator
An apparatus for providing deep nerve stimulation to a patient includes a housing for supporting deep nerve stimulation coils. The housing includes a wall with an outer surface for being presented toward the patient to apply the stimulation. A primary coil is supported in a primary chamber of the housing adjacent an inner surface of the wall, opposite the outer surface. Ribs are disposed between the primary coil and the inner surface and upon which the primary coil rests. The ribs define channels through which coolant can be directed to cool a bottom surface of the primary coil during use, the bottom surface of the primary coil being closest to the patient side wall. The primary coil is adapted when energized to produce a broad and deeply penetrating magnetic field capable of hitting a target area of the patient. The secondary coil is configured and arranged to, when energized, focus and shape the field produced by the primary coil so that we can maximize the field strength at the target deep nerve, while minimizing the field at near off-target sensitive areas. |
| US10589083B2 |
Wearable therapeutic device
A wearable therapeutic device includes a first therapy electrode and a second therapy electrode, each configured to be electrically coupled to an external defibrillator; and a garment configured to house the first therapy electrode and the second therapy electrode. The garment is configured to releasably receive a replaceable receptacle configured to store a conductive gel in a location proximate to at least one of the first therapy electrode and the second therapy electrode. The garment is configured to releasably receive a receptacle control unit. The receptacle control unit is separate from the replaceable receptacle. The receptacle control unit is configured to activate deployment of the stored conductive gel from the replaceable receptacle. |
| US10589078B2 |
Metallic microneedles
Methods for fabricating metallic microneedles are disclosed. One method comprises providing a mold pillar; forming an apertured electrically-conductive layer over the mold pillar; and depositing a metal layer over the electrically-conductive layer to provide an apertured microneedle. Another method comprises providing a mold pillar; depositing a first metal layer over the mold pillar to provide a first microneedle; removing the first microneedle from the mold pillar; and depositing a second metal layer over the mold pillar to provide a second microneedle. |
| US10589075B2 |
Delivery systems and method thereof
An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid. |
| US10589073B2 |
Rapid exchange catheters having a sealed guidewire lumen and methods of making the same
Methods and devices for preventing fluid flow through the relatively short guidewire lumen of a rapid exchange catheter. The guidewire lumen for a rapid exchange catheter is provided with a narrowed or sealed section allowing for passage of a guidewire therethrough while preventing fluid flow while a guidewire is disposed therethrough. The narrowed or sealed section extends for a relatively short length of the guidewire lumen to avoid creating excessive friction between the guidewire and the guidewire lumen. In several embodiments the narrowed or sealed section is placed proximal of the distal end of the guidewire lumen. |
| US10589065B2 |
Catheter assembly including sealing member
A catheter assembly includes a catheter, a hub, and a sealing member. The catheter defines one or more lumens. The hub includes one or more hub extensions dimensioned to be received within the one or more lumens of the catheter. The sealing member is positioned adjacent the interface of the catheter and the hub. The sealing member includes an expandable material which increases in volume upon exposure to moisture. |
| US10589064B2 |
Balloon catheter
A balloon catheter having a distal-end tip which, even if caught in a stenosis, will not break apart from a distal end of an inner shaft of the balloon catheter when the balloon catheter is forcibly rotated or pulled by an operator. The distal-end tip of the balloon catheter is fixed to the distal end of the inner shaft, and a connecting tube covers an outer surface of the distal end of the inner shaft and a proximal end of the distal-end tip. An inwardly protruding portion of the connecting tube is embedded into the distal-end tip. This creates an anchoring effect and increases a welding area between an outer surface of the distal-end tip and an inner surface of the connecting tube, thereby reducing a risk that the distal-end tip will break apart from the distal end of the inner shaft. |
| US10589061B2 |
Packaged precision-lubricated ready-to-use intermittent urinary catheter
A method of packaging a ready to use intermittent urinary catheter by (i) placing lubricant within a pocket formed in a base film proximate a first end of the pocket, (ii) placing a catheter within the pocket with the insertion end of the catheter proximate the first end of the pocket, (iii) partially sealing the catheter within the pocket between the base film and a cover film, (iv) pulling a vacuum within the pocket to effect controlled circumferential flow of lubricant around the insertion end portion of the catheter, and then (v) fully sealing the pocket. |
| US10589055B2 |
Phase-locked loop to enhance slow wave sleep
Certain examples provide systems and methods to enhance slow wave sleep. An example method includes identifying a sleep stage for slow wave sleep in a subject being monitored. The example method also includes generating, following identification of slow wave sleep and using a processor including a phase locked loop, an output signal based on a phase of a reference input signal, the output signal phase locked according to the reference input signal. The example method includes delivering, during slow wave sleep for the subject, a stimulus to the subject based on the phase locked output signal. The delivering includes providing the stimulus in a series of signal pulses for a first period of time; and providing a refractory period without pulses in a second period of time. The method further includes measuring feedback from the stimulus. |
| US10589052B1 |
Metering valve for a metered dose inhaler
An improved aerosol dispensing apparatus includes an aerosol container, a discharge piece movably mounted to the aerosol container, a metering valve mounted within the discharge piece, a battery, and an electronically controlled flow control valve. The flow control valve is electronically connected to the battery and is in fluid communication with the metering valve. The metering valve is movable between an open position wherein a volume of an aerosol formulation is directed from the aerosol container through the metering valve to the electronically controlled flow control valve, and a closed position wherein the aerosol formulation is not permitted to flow through the metering valve. The electronically controlled flow control valve is configured to precisely control a flow of the aerosol formulation outward of the discharge piece. |
| US10589050B2 |
Zone heating for respiratory circuits
Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit. |
| US10589045B2 |
Smart oxygenation system employing automatic control using SpO2-to-FiO2 ratio
A system for assessing lung function in a patient is enclosed. The oxygen delivery system in the system (e.g., a ventilator or portable standalone system) preferably includes an oximeter sensor for receiving SpO2 from a patient. The assessing lung function in a patient includes an FiO2 adjust algorithm operable in logic circuitry in the ventilator that can control an oxygen fraction FiO2 provided to the patient in a closed loop fashion. In a preferred example, the algorithm controls FiO2 using the SpO2, but also displays a ratio of SpO2-to FiO2 (S/CLCF) as a function of time. One or more S/CLCF ratio threshold may be used to allow the clinician and/or the algorithm to understand a degree of lung injury, and to allow the algorithm to adjust FiO2 appropriately. Preferably, the algorithm keeps SpO2 to a range of 88-95%. |
| US10589042B2 |
Exchanger assembly for respiratory treatment
An exchanger conduit permits temperature and/or humidity conditioning of a gas for a patient respiratory interface. In an example embodiment, a conduit has a first channel and a second channel where the first channel is configured to conduct an inspiratory gas and the second channel configured to conduct an expiratory gas. An exchanger is positioned along the first channel and the second channel to separate the first channel and the second channel. The exchanger is configured to transfer a component (e.g., temperature or humidity) of the gas of the second channel to the gas of the first channel. In some embodiments, an optional flow resistor may be implemented to permit venting at pressures above atmospheric pressure so as to allow pressure stenting of a patient respiratory system without a substantial direct flow from a flow generator of respiratory treatment apparatus to the patient during patient expiration. |
| US10589040B1 |
Collapsible, disposable MDI spacer and method
A medication inhalation apparatus formed of a single, unitary sheet of stock, includes an outer housing, movable between collapsed and expanded states, encompassing a first volume. An inner barrier within the outer housing delineates a second volume. An inhaler opening to the first volume is within a sidewall of the outer housing at a first location. A mouth opening to the second volume is within a sidewall of the outer housing at a second location. A one-way inhalation valve connecting the first volume and the second volume is formed from a sidewall of the inner barrier. A one-way exhalation valve connecting the second volume and the exterior of the outer housing is formed from a sidewall of the outer housing and inner barrier at a third location. In the expanded state, gas flows from the inhaler to the first volume, the first volume to the second volume, and the second volume to a user's mouth. |
| US10589039B2 |
Methods for producing respirable dry powders
The invention related to dry powders that contain a therapeutic agent. The dry powders have characteristics, e.g., they are processable and/or dense in therapeutic agent that provide advantages for formulating and delivering therapeutic agents to patients. |
| US10589037B1 |
Injection needle for preventing tissue coring
This invention relates to an injection needle with a multi-surface penetration end which stretches soft tissue with minimal cutting upon insertion. This stretching reduces patient discomfort, the force required for urging needle into the soft tissue, and soft tissue coring. The structure of the multi-surface needle decreases the penetration footprint of the needle into the soft tissue around the needle penetration site, reducing tissue inflammation and increasing healing time. The needle also contains dual injection openings on opposing sides, behind the penetration end to discharge injected fluid over a wider area with lower pressure. |
| US10589035B2 |
Injection device
An injection device for injecting medicament in a patient includes a syringe coupled to a housing and radially retained by a retaining rib. A needle guard is slideably coupled to the housing and spring biased in a distal direction by a return spring. A ram is slideably coupled to the housing and spring biased in the distal direction by a main spring. An initial position is defined by a retaining arm being disposed in the longitudinal path of the ram preventing firing. A released position is defined by the retaining arm being clear from the longitudinal path of the ram allowing the ram to extend distally. A locked position is defined by the retaining arm being disposed in the longitudinal path of the ram and a lock arm of the ram being disposed in the longitudinal path of the needle guard preventing the needle guard from being retracted. |
| US10589034B2 |
Safety device for a syringe
The invention relates to a safety device for avoiding stabbing injuries, for a syringe having a syringe body and a piercing means arranged on the distal end of said syringe body. The safety device comprises a sleeve element that extends in an axial direction (X) and encloses at least partly the piercing means and the syringe body, and a collar element that is arranged on a distal end region of the syringe body and locks the safety device in the axial direction (X), said collar element having at least one guide projection which is guided in at least one guide track of the sleeve element during a movement of the syringe body relative to the sleeve element substantially in the axial direction. The safety device is characterised in that the collar element is arranged on the distal end region of the syringe body so as to be rotatable in a circumferential direction (U) and has at least one tolerance compensating element which is in operative contact, mechanically, with the syringe body so that tolerances of the syringe body can be compensated for. |
| US10589033B2 |
Medicament delivery device
A medicament delivery device is presented having a body, an axially biased plunger rod provided with a first external thread, an activation member arranged to activate the plunger rod, a tubular medicament scale member receiving the activation member, which tubular medicament scale member is rotatable relative to the body and provided with a visual medicament dose scale, a stop nut that receives the plunger rod, where the stop nut is provided with an internal thread engaging with the first external thread of the plunger rod, and a gear train arrangement. The gear train arrangement couples the stop nut to the tubular medicament scale member for transferring rotational motion of the stop nut to the tubular medicament scale member to convey a measure of axial movement of the plunger rod to provide an indication, on the visual medicament dose scale, of an amount of expelled medicament. |
| US10589029B2 |
Adjustable needle-free injector
An adjustable needleless injection system for subcutaneous injection of a liquid medication to a patient is disclosed. The adjustable needleless injection system may include: a medication cartridge that holds the liquid medication, where the medication cartridge includes a cartridge piston, a spring-actuated injector that may be coupled with the medication cartridge and configured to selectively apply force to the cartridge piston, and a charging mechanism configured to charge the spring-actuated injector based on a body type of the patient. |
| US10589027B2 |
Autoinjector
An autoinjector having a body (1, 2), a reservoir (S) including a piston, a piston rod (5) movable between a rest position and an injection position, an actuator spring (6) urging the piston rod (5) towards the injection position, and a force-adjustment system (7, 8) to exert a force (F2) on the piston rod (5), adding to the force exerted by the spring (6) at the beginning of injection. The system has two pivot members (7) co-operating with the piston rod (5), the pivot members (7) connected together by two resilient elements (8). The body (1, 2) includes a sleeve (3), the pivot members (7) pivotally mounted on the sleeve (3) to pivot about stationary pins (79). The autoinjector includes an end-of-injection indicator that includes an indication portion movable and/or deformable relative to the body (1, 2) to co-operate with a viewing window after the end of injection. |
| US10589021B2 |
Infusion pump smart programming
Methods, computer systems and computer readable media provide validation of one or more infusions for a patient without requiring barcode scanning. In embodiments, identification that a clinician has entered a room with one or more infusions is received based on proximity information. The room is associated with a patient that has orders for the one or more infusions. The clinician is automatically logged into an electronic medical record (EMR) associated with the patient, including context based on the clinician entering the room with the one or more infusion. As a result, the one or more infusions are automatically validated for the patient. |
| US10589020B2 |
Holding device for a syringe pump
The invention relates to a holding device for a syringe pump, the holding device being configured for holding the barrel of a syringe and comprising a rotatable holding member (11) which is rotatable from an open into a closed position, wherein the holding member (11) is configured in such a way that in the closed position the syringe barrel will be secured between a portion of the rotatable holding member (11) and a fixed section of the syringe pump. According to the invention, a damping device (2) configured to dampen the movement of the rotatable holding member (11) from the open into the closed position. |
| US10589015B2 |
Gated-concentric artificial lung
An artificial lung including a housing having a circular outer wall being enclosed by a first surface and a second surface to define an interior volume, a blood inlet port to permit inlet flow of blood to the housing, a blood outlet port to permit outlet flow of the blood from the housing, a gas inlet port to permit inlet flow of a gas to the housing, a gas outlet port to permit outlet flow of the gas from the housing, and a plurality of baffles concentrically disposed within the housing. The baffles are positioned to define a flow path between the blood inlet port and the blood outlet port. Each of the baffles includes a gate opening to permit flow of the blood along the flow path. A fiber bundle is disposed between the baffles within the flow create mixing and improve gas exchange efficiency. |
| US10589014B2 |
Medical fluid delivery system including remote machine updating and control
A medical fluid delivery system in one embodiment includes: a first medical fluid delivery machine configured to generate a first message for remote transmission to a first patient or caregiver indicating (i) that the first medical fluid delivery machine is ready to perform a task or (ii) a preprogrammed time for the first medical fluid delivery machine to perform a task; and a second medical fluid delivery machine configured to generate a second message for remote transmission to a second patient or caregiver indicating (i) that the second medical fluid delivery machine is ready to perform a task or (ii) a preprogrammed time for the second medical fluid delivery machine to perform a task. |
| US10589012B2 |
Blood pump for the invasive application within a body of a patient
The invention relates to a blood pump for the invasive application within a body of a patient comprising a rotor (43, 27) which is drivable about an axis of rotation and is radially compressible or expandable and which has a hub (18, 28) and at least one impeller blade (14, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30) fastened thereto, as well as comprising a housing (19, 19′) which is compressible or expandable in the radial direction by an axial stretching or axial compression. The object of making both the rotor and the housing expandable and compressible in as simple a manner as possible is achieved in accordance with the invention in that a control body (21) is provided which passes through the hub (18) in the longitudinal direction, which is freely axially displaceable relative to the hub and which is coupled to the housing on the distal side of the rotor such that it exerts pulling and/or compression forces on the housing by a movement in the longitudinal direction with respect to the housing. |
| US10589009B2 |
Breast pump system and methods
Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. |
| US10589008B2 |
Tubing set for use in a blood processing apparatus
A tubing set for use in a blood processing apparatus comprises a measurement device (8) having at least one chamber element (80, 81) for measuring a haematocrit value of a blood fluid, wherein the at least one chamber element (80, 81) extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and comprises a circumferential wall (804, 814) extending about the longitudinal axis (L) and encompassing a flow chamber (802, 812), the at last one chamber element (80, 81) further comprising an inlet port (800, 810) for allowing a flow of a blood fluid into the flow chamber (802, 812) and an outlet port (801, 811) for allowing a flow of a blood fluid out of the flow chamber (802, 812). The tubing set furthermore comprises an inlet-side tube section (21, 31) connected to the inlet port (800, 810) and an outlet-side tube section (22, 30) connected to the outlet port (801, 811). Herein, the inlet port (800, 810) and the outlet port (801, 811) are arranged on the circumferential wall (804, 814) and are displaced with respect to each other along the longitudinal axis (L). In this way a tubing set comprising a measurement device is provided which in an easy and reliable manner allows for the measuring of a haematocrit value of a blood fluid. |
| US10589006B2 |
Microneedle and method for producing same
Provided are a microneedle with excellent performance and a method for manufacturing the microneedle.A microneedle array in which a polyglycolic acid is used as a material, crystallinity of the polyglycolic acid is 21% or more and axial contraction rate of tips is 99% or more, and a manufacturing method in which a polyglycolic acid are injection-molded at a cylinder temperature of 230-280° C., a metal mold temperature of 60-130° C., and an injection pressure of 1000-1500 KPa so as to manufacture a microneedle array in which crystallinity of the polyglycolic acid is 21% or more and an axial contraction rate of tips is 99% or more. |
| US10589005B2 |
Bioerodible magnesium alloy microstructures for endoprostheses
A bioerodible endoprosthesis includes a bioerodible body including an alloy comprising at least 85 weight percent magnesium and at least one high-melting-temperature element having a melting temperature of greater than 700° C. The alloy has a microstructure including equiaxed magnesium-rich phase grains and optionally high-melting-temperature intermetallic phases. The equiaxed magnesium-rich phase grains have an average grain diameter of less than or equal to 10 microns. High-melting-temperature intermetallic phases, if present, can have an average longest dimension of 3 microns or less. |
| US10589003B2 |
Methods for coating surfaces with antimicrobial agents
Disclosed are methods for coating or impregnating a surface with an antimicrobial agent that involve contacting the surface with a composition that includes an antimicrobial agent and a solvent, and curing the surface by applying heat. Also disclosed are methods for reducing the risk of development or progression of an infection in a subject in need of a medical device, that involve coating or impregnating a surface of the medical device with an antimicrobial agent and then curing the surface by applying heat, wherein the risk of development or progression of an infection is reduced. |
| US10588999B2 |
Mesoporous surface for enhanced bone integration
Techniques for creating a mesoporous surface for enhanced bone integration are provided. An example of a method for generating a mesoporous surface on a substrate includes depositing a layer of titanium on an area of the substrate to generate a nano-textured surface, and anodizing the layer of titanium on the area of the substrate to generate the mesoporous surface. The method may also include incorporating pharmaceutical, biological, or molecular additives into the mesoporous surface intended to further enhance performance of the substrate via enhanced osseoconduction, osseoinduction, or antimicrobial/anti-infective properties. |
| US10588996B2 |
Vent balloon
A vent balloon, including an inflatable body operatively attached to a molded plastic base on a proximal side, wherein the inflatable body is inflated by a mechanism of an air vent or a fan operatively attached to the molded plastic base, and including a scent mechanism operatively attached to the molded plastic base for dispersing scent in a room that relates to a design on the inflatable body. A method of using a vent balloon by flowing air through an inflatable body of a vent balloon through a molded plastic base, wherein the air comes from a source of an air vent or a fan operatively attached to the molded plastic base, inflating the inflatable body, and flowing air over at least one scent mechanism operatively attached to the molded plastic base that relates to a design on the inflatable body and releasing scent into the air. |
| US10588982B2 |
Site-specific covalent chemical ligation to monoclonal and polyclonal immunoglobulin
Methods and compositions are described herein for covalently linking an antibody to a molecular payload. Compositions are described herein containing an antibody covalently linked to a molecular payload. |
| US10588977B2 |
Preserved compositions containing hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof and related methods
The invention provides a composition containing hyaluronic acid (HA) or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof preserved with a cationic preservative and related methods. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutically-acceptable salt is sodium hyaluronate. In another embodiment, the cationic preservative includes benzalkonium chloride (BAK). |
| US10588975B2 |
Tigecycline compositions and methods of preparation
The present invention relates to novel tigecycline compositions with improved stability in both solid and solution states and processes for making these compositions. These compositions comprise tigecycline, a suitable carbohydrate, and an acid or buffer. |
| US10588973B2 |
Percutaneous absorption composition
The embodiments provide a percutaneous absorption composition for a basic medicament having improved transdermal absorbability. The percutaneous absorption composition comprises a sorbic acid and/or a metal sorbate as a percutaneous absorption promotor. The molar ration of the sorbic acid and/or the metal sorbate to the basic medicament is 0.5-2.5. The composition of the present disclosure may further comprise a basic component. |
| US10588972B2 |
Phthalocyanine probes and uses thereof
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for destroying target cells in a patient using photodynamic therapy. In particular, the present invention provides a photosensitizing agent based on a small molecular weight (<50 kDa) protein or peptide or a small molecule that is conjugated to a phthalocyanine dye, such as IRDye® 700DX. |
| US10588971B2 |
Methods and compositions for enhanced immunological therapy and targeting of gram-positive bacteria
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for use in modulating, including inhibiting the growth and/or reducing the virulence of, gram-positive bacteria. The present invention provides methods and compositions for disrupting the cell wall and/or cell membrane in gram-positive bacteria such that cell wall or cell membrane target(s) are rendered exposed or accessible and sensitive to a modulation thereof. Methods for modulation of one or more gram-positive bacterial cell wall or cell membrane targets in a gram-positive bacteria are provided comprising disrupting the cell wall such that the cell wall or cell membrane target, which is particularly a sortase, is rendered exposed or accessible and sensitive to a modifying, modulating or binding agent, which is particularly an antibody or fragment thereof, wherein the cell wall or cell membrane target is inaccessible or relatively insensitive to the modifying, modulating or binding agent in the absence of cell wall disruption. |
| US10588969B2 |
Antibodies specific for IL-21 and uses thereof
This disclosure provides IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain aspects the anti-IL-21 antibodies and fragments thereof can be hybridoma-derived murine monoclonal antibodies, and humanized versions thereof. In certain aspects the binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof provided herein inhibit, suppress, or antagonize IL-21 activity. In addition, this disclosure provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders associated with IL-21-mediated signal transduction. In a particular embodiment, the disclosure provides methods for treating or preventing Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. |
| US10588965B2 |
Fucosyllactose as breast milk identical non-digestible oligosaccharide with new functional benefit
The invention concerns nutritional compositions with fucosyllactose for use in stimulation of NK cells. The composition is suitable for infants. |
| US10588964B2 |
Bacterial RNAs as vaccine adjuvants
The invention features vaccine adjuvants comprising prokaryotic mRNA, and methods of vaccination using the adjuvants. |
| US10588963B2 |
Methods for providing adjuvanted virosomes and adjuvanted virosomes obtainable thereby
The invention relates to the fields of immunology and vaccinology. Provided is a method for preparing adjuvanted virosomes, comprising the steps of: (i) providing an aqueous composition of non-adjuvanted virosomes comprising a membrane fusion protein; (ii) dissolving an amphiphilic adjuvant in a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous solvent which can form a homogeneous mixture with water; and (iii) diluting said adjuvant solution in said aqueous virosome composition to induce insertion of adjuvant in the outer leaflet of the virosomal membrane while preserving membrane fusion activity of the virosomes. Also provided are adjuvanted virosomes obtainable by said method, and vaccines comprising the virosomes. |
| US10588958B2 |
Avian reovirus vaccines
The present invention relates to novel strains of avian reovirus that were isolated from clinical cases of viral arthritis/tenosynovitis in chickens in the southeast United States. The invention is directed to these novel group 1 and group 2 avian reoviruses, diagnostic assays using antibodies and/or nucleotide- or amino acid-specific components of such viruses, such as the S1 gene encoding the sigma C protein, and to vaccines that protect chickens from disease caused by such viruses. |
| US10588956B2 |
Vaccine compositions
The present disclosure provides vaccine compositions for prophylaxis and treatment of Zika virus infections comprising Zika virus antigens in immunogenic compositions, and in combination of Zika antigens with one or more arbovirus antigens such as Chikungunya virus and Japanese encephalitis virus antigens, methods of preparation and production of such compositions for use as vaccines for eliciting immune response in mammals against the above mentioned pathogens. |
| US10588955B2 |
Streptococcus pneumoniae protein antigen, and preparation method and use thereof
Provided are a fusion protein of a pneumococcal surface adhesin A (PsaA) and a pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA), and preparation method and use thereof. Also provide are a nucleic acid for encoding the protein, carrier and cell for expressing the protein, and vaccine composition comprising the protein. |
| US10588954B2 |
Anti-malaria compositions and methods
Described herein are multilayer films that include modified polypeptide epitopes from Plasmodium falciparum, specifically a modified T* epitope. The multilayer films are capable of eliciting an immune response in a host upon administration to the host. The multilayer films can include at least one designed peptide that includes the modified T* polypeptide epitope from a Plasmodium protozoan. |
| US10588953B2 |
Compositions and methods related to xCT peptides
Certain embodiments are directed to composition for inducing an immune response against xCT that is directed to cancer stem cells expressing xCT. |
| US10588951B2 |
Compound comprising an autoantigenic peptide and a carrier with a MHC binding motif
The invention relates a compound comprising (a) a peptide and (b) a carrier, wherein said peptide having at least the motif X-X-X-X-X-X-X, wherein at least one amino acid residue X is glycosylated, said peptide being linked to the peptide binding protein and said carrier comprises at least a MHC binding motif being linked to said peptide as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound and the use of said compound or pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disease, such as an inflammatory joint disease. The subject matter of the application is exemplified with peptides derived from type II collagen such as peptides having at least the sequence AGFKGEA, or IAGFKGEQPKG, or the peptide AAAKAAA. Preferably a hydroxylysine in the peptides are glycosylated. |
| US10588950B2 |
Compositions and methods for counteracting Factor Xa inhibition
The disclosure provides compositions and methods for counteracting the effects of direct activated Factor X (FXa) inhibitors in a subject by administering a variant of FXa. |
| US10588946B2 |
Peptide for promoting bone formation or inhibiting bone resorption and use thereof
The present invention relates to a peptide for promoting bone formation or inhibiting bone resorption and use thereof. The peptide for regulating bone formation or bone resorption of the present invention has the effect of promoting bone formation by enhancing osteoblast differentiation and concurrently inhibiting bone resorption by restricting osteoclast differentiation and resorptive function. Additionally, due to the low molecular weight, the peptide can be economically produced, and is thus useful for preventing and treating bone diseases. |
| US10588944B2 |
Methods and compositions for managing reproduction
The present invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for controlling, managing or manipulating the non-human mammalian female reproductive cycle. The methods include oestrus induction and/or synchronisation, induction of ovulation and/or superovulation and optionally further includes a method of providing an immunopermissive uterine environment prior to insemination or implantation of embryos. |
| US10588940B2 |
Use of angiopoietins in promoting blood coagulation and in the treatment of blood coagulation disorders
The present invention provides methods for promoting blood coagulation and/or treating blood coagulation disorders in a subject in need thereof. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiopoietin protein or a modified angiopoietin protein molecule such as AngF1-Fc-F1 or AngF2-Fc-F2. |
| US10588939B2 |
Method of treating a bladder cancer using a chimeric EGF-targeted bacterial toxin
Provided is a method of treating a bladder cancer in an animal or human comprising: administering to an animal or human patient a therapeutic composition comprising a first fusion protein capable of specifically binding to an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on the surface of a cancer cell and comprising an epidermal growth factor (EGF) polypeptide conjugated to a bacterial toxin polypeptide and a second fusion protein comprising an anthrax Lethal Factor N-terminus (LFN) conjugated to a Diptheria Toxin A (DTA) catalytic domain. |
| US10588935B2 |
FC receptor (FcRn) binding peptides and uses thereof
The invention provided herein includes isolated polypeptides that specifically block the interaction between neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and albumin. Blocking the interaction treats diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties wherein it is deemed desirable to decrease albumin levels. Accordingly, also provided are methods of using these isolated polypeptides to treat various diseases and conditions caused by increased amounts of albumin or modified albumin that possesses pathogenic properties. The invention provided herein also includes isolated polypeptides capable of binding to a non-IgG and non-albumin competitive site on an FcRn alpha 3 domain. These can be useful for tracking FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function. Accordingly, the invention also includes methods and systems to track FcRn without inhibiting IgG or albumin binding or function. |
| US10588927B2 |
Composition containing mixed extract of mulberry and Poria cocos peel
The present invention relates to a composition comprising the mixed extract of mulberry and Poria cocos peel for preventing, improving or treating neurodegenerative disorders. The mixed extract of mulberry and Poria cocos peel which is the active ingredients contained in the composition of the present invention, has a memory improving activity through inhibiting of acetylcholine esterase and a neuroprotective effects and neuron protection by inhibiting the formation of beta amyloid and tau phosphorylation and promoting NGF production. Thus, the present invention may be useful as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating degenerative neurological diseases, or as a health food for the above purpose. |
| US10588925B2 |
Composition for inducing proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells
It was found that bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon. Moreover, the present inventors found that regulatory T cells (Treg cells) induced by from these bacteria suppressed proliferation of effector T-cells. From these findings, the present inventors found that the use of bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium or a physiologically active substance derived therefrom made it possible to induce proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells), and further to suppress immune functions. |
| US10588922B2 |
Method for preparing an injectable cross-linked hydrogel, hydrogel obtained; and use of the obtained hydrogel
The present invention relates to: a novel method for preparing an injectable cross-linked hydrogel containing hyaluronic acid, or one of the salts thereof, a hydrogel obtained according to said preparation method, and use of the hydrogel obtained according to said preparation method in the fields of aesthetics and medicine. |
| US10588919B2 |
Materials and methods for the treatment of vascular disease
The invention provides a method of treating a vascular condition within a subject comprising administering a therapeutic agent to said subject that is capable of modulating the expression levels of a long non-coding RNA (IncRNA) selected from the group consisting of lncRNA2, lncRNA4, lncRNA5, lncRNA6, ncRNA7 and ncRNA8 as defined in FIG. 39. |
| US10588914B2 |
Topical formulations comprising a steroid
The application provides formulations for the topical administration of an active agent comprising at least one steroid, in the form of topical sprays that are propellant-free, and/or substantially non-foaming, and/or alcohol-free. The present application also provides processes for preparing such compositions and methods of using them in management of skin diseases or disorders such as psoriasis, dermatoses, and other associated skin diseases or disorders. |
| US10588906B2 |
Method of preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth by using phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor
Provided herein is a method of preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth, the method including administering an effective amount of a PDE 3 inhibitor. More particularly, when the method of the present disclosure is used, an excellent hair loss prevention or hair growth promotion effect is obtained by inhibiting the activity of PDE 3. |
| US10588901B2 |
Combination therapy
Described herein are compounds and compositions for treating glaucoma and/or reducing intraocular pressure. Compositions may comprise an isoquinoline compound and a prostaglandin or a prostaglandin analog. Compounds described herein include those in which an isoquinoline compound is covalently linked to a prostaglandin or a prostaglandin analog, and those in which an isoquinoline compound and a prostaglandin free acid together form a salt. |
| US10588896B2 |
Agents for the treatment of retroviral infectious diseases
The invention relates to pyridine-3,5-bis-thiocyanates which are new active substances for the treatment and prevention of retroviral infections and secondary diseases thereof, in particular HIV infections and AIDS, from the group of deubiquitinase inhibitors. Administration of the compounds of the invention increases the immunogenicity of viral proteins and thus the antiviral response. |
| US10588891B2 |
TRPV4 antagonists
The present invention relates to pyrrolidine sulfonamide analogs, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as TRPV4 antagonists. |
| US10588890B2 |
Compositions and methods to regulate hormonal cascades in stress disorders
The invention is composition and methods that restore balance to the stress-related steroidal hormone cascade. Upon co-administration, the compounds of the invention restore balance to the cascade and promote or restore normal function in patients suffering from a disorder having a primary psychological stress component. The compositions include a selected combination of isoflavones, alpha lipoic acid, and L dopamine or a precursor thereof, and are preferably obtained from the natural sources disclosed herein. The uses of the invention include administration of the disclosed compositions to patients suffering from PTSD, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other disorders having a common chronic stress component. |
| US10588889B2 |
Methods of treating hyperalgesia
This application describes compounds and methods that can be used to treat, reverse, or avoid hyperalgesia. |
| US10588881B2 |
Treatment of nervous system disorders using combinations of RXR agonists and thyroid hormones
Disclosed herein are methods of treating disease with a combination of a RXR agonist and a thyroid hormone. |
| US10588880B2 |
Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
In one aspect, methods of treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or preventing or delaying the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to NASH are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of ubenimex. |
| US10588876B2 |
Non-racemic beta-hydroxybutyrate compounds and compositions enriched with the R-enantiomer and methods of use
Ketogenic compositions including a non-racemic mixture of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) enriched with the R-enantiomer are formulated to increase ketone body level in a subject. The non-racemic mixture of BHB is enriched with the R-enantiomer to elevate ketone bodies and increase the rate at which ketosis is achieved yet contains an amount of the S-enantiomer sufficient to provide alternative benefits as discussed herein. In some aspects a composition for increasing ketone body level in a subject contains a dietetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a non-racemic mixture of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate and S-beta-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the non-racemic mixture of R-beta-hydroxybutyrate and S-beta-hydroxybutyrate contains from about 55% to 98% by enantiomeric equivalents of the R-beta-hydroxybutyrate and from about 45% to about 2% by enantiomeric equivalents of S-beta-hydroxybutyrate enantiomer. |
| US10588875B2 |
Oral composition
The present invention relates to an oral composition showing increased adsorption performance of an oil-soluble medicinal ingredient such as glycyrrhetinic acid and tocopherol to the gums and oral mucosa. The invention relates to an oral composition comprising the following ingredients (A), (B), (C), and (D): (A) 0.01 mass % or more and 2.5 mass % or less of one or more oil-soluble medicinal ingredients selected from the group consisting of glycyrrhetinic acid, tocopherol, and a tocopherol derivative; (B) 4 mass % or more and 30 mass % or less of a higher alcohol having 12 or more and 22 or less carbon atoms comprising (b1) cetanol and (b2) stearyl alcohol; (C) 0.1 mass % or more and 10 mass % or less of a surfactant including one or more selected from the group comprising of (c1) a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sorbitan fatty acid ester and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, and (c2) an anionic surfactant being a fatty acid having 12 or more and 22 or less carbon atoms or a salt thereof; and (D) water, wherein a mass ratio of the content of (E) an oil agent other than ingredients (A), (B), and (C) and a flavoring agent to the content of ingredient (B), ((E)/(B)), is less than 1; and the content of (F) an abrasive powder comprising a polyvalent metal is 5 mass % or less. |
| US10588874B2 |
Toxic aldehyde related diseases and treatment
The present invention provides for the treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of a risk of a disease, disorder, or condition in which aldehyde toxicity is implicated in the pathogenesis, including ocular disorders, skin disorders, conditions associated with injurious effects from blister agents, and autoimmune, inflammatory, neurological and cardiovascular diseases by the use of a primary amine to scavenge toxic aldehydes, such as MDA and HNE. |
| US10588872B2 |
Anise flavored medication
An anise flavored liquid medication. The liquid medication contains phenylephrine and an anethole analog that is substantially free of aldehyde groups. In one example, the anethole analog can be 1-methoxy-4-n-propylbenzene. |
| US10588867B2 |
Modulating antibacterial immunity via bacterial membrane-coated nanoparticles
Nanoparticles are provided comprising an inner core comprising a non-cellular material, and an outer surface comprising a bacterial membrane, e.g., a bacterial membrane derived from a bacteria outer membrane vesicle. Also provided are compositions, e.g., medicament delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the present nanoparticles. Also provided are uses of the present nanoparticles, pharmaceutical compositions and medicament delivery systems for treating and/or preventing a disease or condition, e.g., bacterial infection, in a subject. |
| US10588863B2 |
Extended release compositions comprising pyridostigmine
Extended release pyridostigmine dosage forms, suitable for maintaining stable plasma concentrations with reduced or minimized initial burst release/dose dumping of pyridostigmine, are provided. The dosage forms include matrix tablets, gastroretentive tablets, and pellets, the latter being suitable for dosing in capsules, tablets, and sachets, as well as for sprinkling on foodstuffs. The disclosure also provides methods for improving patient compliance by administering once-a-day extended release pyridostigmine bromide dosage forms that provide a superior controlled drug release. |
| US10588858B2 |
Foamable vehicles and pharmaceutical compositions comprising aprotic polar solvents and uses thereof
The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising an aprotic polar solvent; foam compositions and uses thereof. |
| US10588857B2 |
Gastrointestinal site-specific oral vaccination formulations active on the ileum and appendix
The invention provides oral vaccine formulations which deliver an antigen in the vicinity of the distal ileum and the area of the ileal Brake and/or the appendix. These vaccines are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of variety of disorders, including viral and bacterial infections and cancers. Related methods of treatment which use the oral vaccine formulations of the invention are also provided. |
| US10588855B2 |
Intraocular drug delivery device and associated methods
Devices, systems, and methods for delivery of an active agent from the lens capsule to a posterior segment of the eye of a subject can include an intraocular active agent delivery device including an active agent dispersed within a biodegradable active agent matrix. The active agent includes dexamethasone and the delivery device is adapted to fit within a lens capsule or ciliary sulcus of an eye. The delivery device can be inserted into the lens capsule or ciliary sulcus of an eye during cataract surgery or for treatment of uveitis. |
| US10588854B2 |
Polymer implants for treatment of metabolic disorders
Implantable devices including a biocompatible matrix configured for long term location in adipose tissue and a biologically active agent that can be carried by the matrix and delivered to the adipose tissue following implant therein. The biologically active agent can include a modulator or a precursor thereof that can directly or indirectly modify the gene expression of adipose cells, e.g., adipocytes, and thereby modify the presence or quantity of one or more expression products of the adipose tissue that may act locally on distant from the implant site in an endocrine fashion. Modulators can include small molecules (e.g., resveratrol), polynucleotides (e.g., RNAi), or polypeptides (e.g., antibodies or functional fragments thereof). |
| US10588853B2 |
Methods for creating a transgenic cell with microbubbles
The invention pertains to a lipid-based microbubble stably binding a plurality of nucleic acids, and a method of delivering the microbubble and nucleic acids to a specific target site using ultrasound. The delivered nucleic acids create transgenic cells (i.e., for example, a transgenic tumor cell), wherein the transgenic cell expresses the proteins encoded by the delivered nucleic acids. This technology provides a significant improvement for microbubble-drug delivery platforms as known microbubble do not efficiently bind nucleic acids. The improvements described herein include but are not limited to identifying proper lipid proportionality ratios and/or cationic surfactant layers that provide an optimum mechanical index compatible with ultrasonics. Microbubble perfusion and/or nucleic acid delivery may be performed by a combination of imaging and ultrasound/microbubble targeted delivery to simultaneously perform low power two-dimensional imaging and high power microbubble destruction. Such systems are useful in therapeutics and/or diagnositics. For example, the data disclosed herein shows proof of principle in conjunction with the delivery of therapeutic siRNA molecules to slow tumor growth. |
| US10588850B2 |
Cosmetic composition comprising hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, a wax, a hydrocarbon oil and a fatty alcohol and/or a fatty acid
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, at least one wax, at least one hydrocarbon oil and at least one fatty alcohol and/or at least one fatty acid, the composition comprising at least 10% by weight of wax(es), with respect to the total weight of the composition. |
| US10588844B2 |
Process for preparing tripeptide containing oleanolic acid and its therapeutic applications thereof
The present disclosure provides oleanoyl tripeptide to prevent skin aging. More specifically the invention discloses the anti-collagenase, anti-elastase, enhancement of TGF-β secretion in fibroblasts, UV protection, oxidative stress protection, and other properties of the oleanoyl-KVK tripeptide which aids in preventing skin aging. |
| US10588843B2 |
Stable silk fibroin based pharmaceutical formulations
A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. |
| US10588836B2 |
Alcohol hand sanitizer with improved dermal compatibility and feel
Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying. |
| US10588835B2 |
Oral care product and methods of use and manufacture thereof
This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol, and a combination thereof, and CPC and a monovalent acid, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions. |
| US10588825B1 |
Pill compliance device and monitoring system
A pill compliance device maintains a patient's pill supply and monitors the patient's access to pills contained in the device to memorialize the patient's compliance with his/her pill-taking regimen. The device has a housing, including an inner pill or capsule storage compartment and an electronics unit, a removable cover, a switch to detect removal of the cover and magnet away from the housing, and to detect a replacement of the cover and magnet to the housing, wherein activating the switch triggers a transition from an active state, to a dormant state, and vice versa. A transition from the dormant state to the active state, by replacing the cover to the housing generates a pill-taken signal. A microcontroller generates a compliance notification signal that is communicated to a Wi-Fi module or router within or attached to the electronics unit, to memorialize the apparent compliance. |
| US10588822B2 |
Apparatus for powder coating of particles
An apparatus for coating pharmaceutical particles such as drug dosage forms or pellets is provided which includes a drum assembly mounted for rotation about a cylindrical axis of the drum and which includes an outer drum section and an inner perforated drum section mounted concentrically on an interior of the outer drum section such that an annular chamber is formed between the perforated inner drum section and the outer drum section. Two or more baffle plates are attached between an outer surface of the inner perforated drum and an inner surface of the outer drum which are configured to act as baffles to restrain or regulate the flow of air which define two or more compartments depending on the number of baffle plates. One end of the drum assembly includes an end plate with a central aperture for use in loading pellets into the drum and provide access to coating constituents that are pumped into the drum interior during the coating process. An air distribution plate is attached at the other end of the drum and has air flow passageways and is interfaced with an air introduction plate having air inlet and outlet passageways. As the drum rotates the air flow passageways in the distribution plate alternately come into flow communication with the air inlet and outlet passageways in the air introduction plate thereby providing a flow path of air into the perforate inner drum and out of the drum assembly. |
| US10588820B2 |
Storage systems and methods for medicines
Some people need to carry their medicines with them wherever they go. However, people can damage their medicines by leaving them outside in hot or cold weather. Specially designed systems can help increase safety by notifying people if their medicine is left behind or is getting too hot or cold. |
| US10588819B2 |
Automatic selection of sauna bathing mode and idle mode of a fan stove
A method, in which a fan equipped stove of a sauna is controlled automatically between an idle mode and a sauna bathing mode of the heating of the stove based on relative air humidity of the sauna; sound measured from the sauna; a measured load on benches of the sauna; a motion sensing signal measured from the sauna and/or the temperature of the stove. A controller, a stove and a sauna using the method are also described. |
| US10588811B2 |
Low friction gearbox for medical assist device
In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a gearbox assembly for a medical assist device having a motor assembly and a leg support is provided. The gearbox assembly includes a worm configured to be operably coupled to the motor assembly, and a worm gear meshingly engaged with the worm. The worm gear is configured to be operably coupled to the leg support, and the worm and the worm gear are configured to transfer rotary motion from the motor assembly to the leg support upon initiation of a force applied to the leg support. |
| US10588808B2 |
Stabilization system
A stabilization system configured to be arranged on a floor comprising a table having generally flat surface having a longitudinal axis for receiving a human body having a first hole, a second hole, and third hole within the flat surface, each hole having a hole shape with a generally vertical inner surface and configured to receive a bolster connector, a bolster comprising a bolster connector ‘having an outer shape corresponding to the hole shape, the bolster connector configured to be reversibly engaged by one of the holes, a generally flat surface generally perpendicular to the table surface when the bolster connector is engaged by one of the holes. |
| US10588805B2 |
Low profile rolling support assembly
Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly. |
| US10588802B2 |
Support surface useful life monitoring
A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a support surface, and a sensor. The frame and the support surface cooperate to support a patient. The sensor is coupled to one of the frame and the support surface and is configured to provide an input signal indicative of usage of the support surface by the patient. |
| US10588799B2 |
Shower stretcher
A shower stretcher assembly (10) includes a frame (22) which supports a platform (20) consisting of three mattress support panels (50-54), and a headboard (16) and foot board (18). The support panels (50-54) define a back rest section (30), a seat section (31) and a foot section (32). The seat section (31) is of flexible material to more closely conform to the shape of a person lying thereon. The stretcher assembly (10) is provided with side barriers (68) at each head and foot end, the side barriers (68) arranged to move between a raised vertical position, a raised position extending outwards from the frame, and a lowered position in which they lie alongside the frame so as to be below the level of the mattress of the stretcher. The side barriers present substantially vertical walls to accommodate a water-resistant mattress with side walls (28). |
| US10588796B2 |
System for coupling an auxiliary element to a wheelchair
The invention relates to a system for coupling an auxiliary element to a wheelchair, said auxiliary element being of the type used to convert a wheelchair into a chair in the form of a tricycle or similar, said system comprising a coupling bar for coupling an auxiliary element and a coupling accessory for coupling an auxiliary element, such that the means for coupling the coupling bar can be fitted into the coupling accessory. |
| US10588794B2 |
Elastic film laminate and method of forming the same
An elastic panel for use in an absorbent article including a first nonwoven web layer, a second nonwoven web layer and an elastomeric film layer disposed between the first and second nonwoven layers. At least one of the first and second nonwoven web layers includes at least one group of folded portions. Each folded portion includes a first fold line and a second fold line so that the folded portion is divided into a proximal section, a distal section and a medial section disposed between the proximal and distal sections. The proximal section is directly attached to the elastomeric film layer and the medial and distal sections are not directly attached to the elastomeric film layer so that the folded portions extend to allow the web panel to stretch elastically. |
| US10588793B2 |
Urine absorbent pad
A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides. |
| US10588789B2 |
Absorbent article with leg cuffs
A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis that includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a leg gasketing system. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff folded edge and an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally inward to form the outer cuff folded edge and folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff folded edge. The leg gasketing system may also include a leg gasketing system pocket with an opening on an inboard longitudinal edge of the pocket. |
| US10588786B2 |
Method and apparatus for microwave product treatment
An apparatus for applying a field of microwave energy for the processing of a material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elongate chamber having a longitudinal axis, a first microwave transmitting device radiatingly coupled to the elongate chamber at a first position, and a second microwave transmitting device radiatingly coupled to the elongate chamber at a second position. The first microwave transmitting device is oriented so that a first portion of the microwave energy is directed toward the longitudinal axis. The second microwave transmitting device is disposed so that a second portion of the microwave energy is directed toward the longitudinal axis. The second microwave transmitting device is coupled to the elongate chamber at a position relative to the longitudinal axis that ranges from about 30 degrees to about 150 degrees relative to the position of the first microwave transmitting device relative to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10588781B2 |
Ophthalmic treatment device
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic treatment device and a method of operating same, and provides an ophthalmic treatment device and a method of operating same, the device comprising: a treatment beam generating unit for generating a treatment beam; a beam delivery unit for forming a path through which the treatment beam generated by the treatment beam generating unit travels to a treatment region disposed in a fundus; a monitoring unit for irradiating a detecting beam along the path through which the treatment beam travels, and detecting information of the state of the treatment region based on interference information on the detecting beam reflected from the treatment region; and a controller for controlling the operation of the treatment beam generating unit based on information on the state of the treatment region detected by the monitoring unit. |
| US10588778B2 |
Mobile thermal system
A thermal control unit for controlling the temperature of a patient includes a fluid circulation channel with an inlet and outlet, a first heat exchanger, a controller, and a cartridge receptacle. The controller controls the first heat exchanger to adjust the temperature of the circulating fluid toward a desired temperature. The cartridge receptacle is adapted to receive a cartridge having a second heat exchanger and to allow fluid to flow from the cartridge into the fluid circulation channel of the thermal control unit. The cartridge may include a vacuum chamber and a coolant whereby the expansion of the coolant into the vacuum chamber cools the fluid in the cartridge. Flow of the coolant in the vacuum chamber may be automatically initiated upon insertion of the cartridge into the cartridge receptacle, or by other means. |
| US10588772B1 |
Therapeutic bandage/dressing/covering for human penis fitted with catheter
A therapeutic bandage/dressing/covering for use with a human penis fitted with a catheter that extends from a human's bladder through, and beyond the opening from the penis glans, is placed over the distal end of the penis, including the glans, and onto the surface of the catheter where the catheter protrudes from the glans. The covering surface that lies against the skin of the penis, penis glans, and the distal opening in the penis, may be padded, flexible or, rigid, and, optionally, medicated and/or lubricated, to minimize skin abrasion and promote cleanliness/sterility of the glans, the contiguous penis shaft, and other delicate penile tissues. |
| US10588771B2 |
Wearable support structure for at least partly relieving a human body during leaning or bending over
Wearable support structure assists in at least partly relieving a human body during leaning or bending over includes a frame. The frame has a chest support for bearing upon a chest of the human body, pivoting arrangements for pivoting the support structure in correspondence with the leaning or bending or the human body, and two elongated stays connected to the chest support. The stays extend substantially alongside opposite sides of the human body and connect to the pivoting arrangements. stays are resilient stays arranged such that they are in a stretched state corresponding with an upright position of the human body when being unloaded, and arranged to be biased back to the stretched state when being bent into a bent state corresponding with a leaning or bending position of the human body. The structure further includes a lumbar support and a thigh support. |
| US10588770B2 |
Versatile orthopedic device
A versatile orthopedic device is arranged to convert between ligament and osteoarthritis treatment, and to accommodate a variety of leg anatomies. The orthopedic device is preferably configured as a double-upright brace indicating struts, frame component sections and associated hinges preferably intended to be along both medial and lateral sides of a wearer's leg. A strap kit with an unloading strap system may be added to the orthopedic device for conversion into an orthopedic device for osteoarthritis relief. |
| US10588769B2 |
Caloric bypass device
A novel caloric bypass device that is inserted through the oral cavity and into the digestive tract of a human is disclosed. The device is deliverable as either a unitary or modular structure that preferentially directs a significant volume of the high calorie fluidic components of the chyme through the digestive tract, preventing exposure to the absorptive tissues of the digestive tract and, in some forms, stimulates negative feedback to the patient when simple sugars and carbohydrates are consumed. Also disclosed is a novel method of reducing or restricting caloric intake using this device to prevent or minimize contact with the absorptive tissues of the digestive tract. |
| US10588768B2 |
Automatic-sealing balloon-filling catheter system
Valve assemblies for use with expandable devices that are positioned within remote cavities and more particularly relates to the catheters/conduits used to inflate these devices with fluid. |
| US10588763B2 |
Linked deflection devices, systems and methods for the prevention of stroke
Devices, systems, and methods for the prevention of stroke. Devices and systems hereof comprise stents configured to fit within at least part of an artery extending from an aortic arch, and at least one component comprising struts for diverting emboli from entering an artery when the component is positioned at or near its ostium. The stents and the deflection component(s) are coupled in a linked configuration. Additionally, a retrieval system and methods of using the same are provided, the retrieval system comprising a sleeve catheter and a retrieval device slidably disposed therein. The distal end of the retrieval device comprises an attachment portion configured to engage a device positioned within an artery extending from the aortic arch. |
| US10588755B2 |
Kit for building a cage for spondylodesis and method therefor
A modular kit and/or method buildings a cage for spondylodesis, wherein the kit and/or method comprises at least two plates, wherein the plates comprise a biocompatible material and each comprise a planar structure and a plurality of pins projecting from the planar structure of the plates, wherein the pins each comprise at least one latching element, wherein the pins are elastically deformable and are arranged sufficiently close to each other on the planar structure such that pressing planar structures studded with pins of several plates onto each other causes the latching elements of different plates to snap into each other, wherein at least two of the at least two plates comprise a recess with a diameter of at least 5 mm. |
| US10588752B2 |
Modular bone model
A modular bone model can include a bone component and an implant component that can be positioned on the bone component. The implant component can be shaped and sized to correspond to a head component of a medical implant to simulate an articulating surface of the head component. Similarly, the bone component can be shaped to simulate a natural bone to which the medical implant can be mounted. Alternatively, the head component of the medical implant can be mounted directly to the bone component to simulate the mounting on the natural bone. |
| US10588750B2 |
Implants and techniques for tissue fixation and fusion
A tissue fixation implant that includes leading fixation and trailing fixation members, each fixation member having a proximal head and an elongate shank with a distal tip, and each fixation member adapted to at least partially contact the other fixation member at one or more points along their respective lengths. The tissue fixation implant includes a proximal inter-engagement feature for fixedly engaging each of the two fixation members relative to one another when engaged within tissue, including bone tissue, soft tissue, and combinations of these, and has an interior chamber suitable for receiving osteogenic material to enhance new bone growth and fusion of the fixation implant within bone. |
| US10588748B2 |
Device to fill a bone void whilst minimising pressurisation
Disclosed is a device for implantation into a bone void while minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void. |
| US10588747B2 |
Neophallus implant and a method of implanting a penile prosthetic in a neopenis
Implantable apparatuses and method of implanting the apparatuses are disclosed that provide a person with a neopenis including a penile prosthetic implanted into a neophallus. The neopenis is situated anatomically in a position of that of a location for a penis of a natal male. The neopenis is suitable for penetrative intercourse. |
| US10588744B2 |
Delivery system for prosthetic heart valve
A delivery apparatus for implanting a radially compressible and expandable prosthetic heart valve in a native heart valve of the heart includes a handle portion and an elongated shaft extending from and movable relative to the handle portion. The shaft includes a proximal end portion coupled to the handle portion and a distal end portion configured to mount a prosthetic heart valve in a radially compressed state. The handle portion includes a control member movable longitudinally with respect to the handle portion, the control member engaging a gear assembly operable to convert longitudinal motion of the control member to rotational motion of the gear assembly. The gear assembly engages the elongated shaft such that rotational motion of the gear assembly causes corresponding longitudinal motion of the elongated shaft relative to the handle portion. |
| US10588742B2 |
Coiled anchor for supporting prosthetic heart valve, prosthetic heart valve, and deployment device
A system including an anchor for docking a prosthetic valve at a native valve of a heart can have a first end, a second end, and a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and defines an inner space coaxial with the central axis. The valve prosthesis can include a protective layer or annular ring that surrounds a bottom edge of the second frame end. The protective layer or annular ring can include two layers, and the two layers can be different materials. |
| US10588741B2 |
Mitral valve prosthesis
A mitral valve prosthesis can be delivered within the native mitral annulus. The valve prosthesis has a valve component on which prosthetic valve leaflets are attached, and a lower support which anatomically and dynamically conforms to a native mitral valve annulus and which is flexibly attached to the valve component. The valve prosthesis can be delivered to the native mitral valve annulus in a collapsed configuration in which the valve component and anchoring element are serially rather than concentrically positioned to one another, thereby minimizing the diameter of the valve prosthesis during delivery. The devices and methods described are useful for treatment of various mitral valve disorders which result in, for example, mitral regurgitation. |
| US10588739B2 |
Ophthalmic devices, system and methods that improve peripheral vision
The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for improving or optimizing peripheral vision. In particular, methods are disclosed which include utilizing particular characteristics of the retina in improving or optimizing peripheral vision. Additionally, various IOL designs, as well as IOL implantation locations, are disclosed which improve or optimize peripheral vision. |
| US10588730B2 |
Mesh assembly and manufacturing method thereof
Provided is a mesh assembly inserted to a soft tissue or a human tissue for lifting the soft tissue, the mesh assembly including: a mesh member inserted into the soft tissue or human tissue and supporting the tissue; a fixed member provided at the mesh member and adopted to increase a coupling force in the soft tissue or the body; and a hook member formed on an upper surface or a lower surface or both of the fixed member to protrude in a diagonal direction, so that fixation of the soft tissue or human tissue can be firmly conducted, thereby allowing the soft tissue and the like to be fixed at a normal position without undergoing an influence by shaking or an external shock. |
| US10588729B2 |
Apparatus for injecting a liquid into live animals
An apparatus for injecting a liquid into live animals, comprising a cradle plate (18) having a cradle (24) for accommodating at least a part of an animal, sensors (20-1, 20-2, 20-3) for detecting a force acting upon the cradle plate, an injection mechanism (16) for injecting liquid into the animal, and a control unit (38) for triggering the injection mechanism (16) in response to signals received from the sensors, wherein at least three sensors (20-1-, 20-2, 20-3) are arranged for measuring forces with which the cradle plate (18) is pressed against a base (12) in at least three non-aligned positions, and the control unit (38) is adapted to trigger the injection mechanism (16) when the forces measured by the sensors are distributed according to a predetermined pattern. |
| US10588728B2 |
Intraoral device holder
An intraoral device holder is provided. In some embodiments, the intraoral device holder may comprise a cavity and an occupancy configured to detect an intraoral device at least partially located within the cavity, and may further be configured to detect the absence of at least a portion of the intraoral device from the cavity. The intraoral device holder may further comprise a communication array that may be configured to transmit data corresponding to the intraoral device. In some embodiments, the occupancy sensor may be located at least partially above the floor. |
| US10588727B2 |
Device for producing dental ceramic
A device for producing dental ceramic, with a CAD/CAM device for preparing a compression molding cavity for producing the dental ceramic, wherein a CAD device thereof, on the basis of scan data, determines the shape of the dental ceramic to be produced, and wherein a CAM device thereof produces a positive model, on the basis of which the mold cavity is produced via a sacrificial mold (muffle). The CAM device also determines the distribution and the transfer between different ceramic types, i.e. types of ceramics that differ at least in respect of one parameter in terms of material, appearance, strength or the like, wherein the CAM device for adjusting the distribution and the transfer determines the position and the dimensions of a feed channel between a muffle rod and the compression molding cavity for producing the dental ceramic according to at least one of these parameters. |
| US10588725B2 |
Stereolithographic method and composition
The invention concerns a method for producing a three-dimensional object, in particular an artificial tooth, by stereolithography wherein a liquid photocurable resin composition is cured by light. Said photocurable resin composition contains, based on the total weight of the photocurable resin composition, (i) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of a radical polymerizable organic compound (A) selected from radical polymerizable monomers, oligomers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a photosensitive radical polymerization initiator (B). Said radical polymerizable organic compound (A) comprises, based on the weight of the radical polymerizable organic compound (A), from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a polyrotaxane compound comprising a polymer chain selected from polyethylene glycol (PEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG), polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol (PEG-PPG) block copolymer or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), onto which the cyclodextrin ring(s) is/are slipped and wherein the cyclodextrin is derivatized with at least a radical polymerizable group. The invention also concerns a relative liquid photocurable resin composition and articles produced thereby. |
| US10588722B2 |
Multi-chemistry dispenser
A dispenser for dispensing a liquid such as a tooth whitening gel can include a plunger and a housing having a first chamber that receives a first arm of the plunger and a second chamber that receives a second arm of the plunger. The housing can further include a first channel in fluid communication with the first chamber, a second channel in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a third channel formed at an intersection of the first and second channels. The housing can further include a static mixer than mixes a first liquid from the first chamber with a second liquid from the second chamber. The plunger may be disposed along a first axis and the third channel may be disposed along a second axis that intersects the first axis at an angle of between 10° and 170°. |
| US10588721B2 |
Attachment system for removable dental prosthesis and dental implant abutment
A dental prosthesis attachment system is for an endosseous dental implant. The dental prosthesis attachment system includes: a removable dental prosthesis; a dental prosthesis portion secured to the removable dental prosthesis; and a dental implant portion securable to the dental implant and removably engageable with the dental prosthesis portion. The dental prosthesis portion includes an open-ended dental prosthesis sleeve having an outer surface and an inner cavity. The outer surface is secured to the dental prosthesis and the inner cavity is lined with a retention material defining an inner peripheral wall having at least one of a protrusion and a recess. The dental implant portion includes an attachment pillar removably insertable within the inner cavity of the dental prosthesis portion. The attachment pillar has a peripheral wall provided with at least one of a protrusion and a recess removably interlocked with the at least one of the recess and the protrusion on the inner peripheral wall of the inner cavity. |
| US10588719B2 |
Fixture and implant
A fixture (10) to be embedded in a bone (H), comprising: a fixture body (11) through which a central hole (13) penetrates over the entire length thereof; and a cap body (21) which closes an opening on a root end side of the central hole (13). The cap body (21) has a first shaft section (24) to be fitted into the central hole (13). The central hole (13) has a first tapered hole section (14) which decreases in diameter from the root end side toward a top end side, and the cap body (21) has a first tapered shaft section (25) to be fitted into the first tapered hole section (14). |
| US10588718B2 |
Orthodontic bracket
Disclosed is an orthodontic bracket. An orthodontic bracket according to an aspect of the present invention comprises a body attached to teeth, a cover linear-movably and rotatably coupled to the body, and an elastic member which applies pressure to the cover so as to keep the cover locked, wherein the cover is locked to the body while pressing a wire such that the wire is seated in the body. |
| US10588717B2 |
Detachable orthodontic bracket and wire system
A detachable orthodontic bracket and wire system includes bracket bases, brackets, and an arch wire for guiding alignment of teeth. The bracket bases are positioned on a lingual surface and/or a facial surface of the teeth. Each bracket base includes a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first interlocking element. The first surface is rigidly attached to the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The second surface opposes the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The first interlocking element is attached to and positioned in a direction substantially perpendicular to or parallel to the second surface of each bracket base. The brackets include at least second interlocking element that interlocks with the first interlocking element. The arch wire is inserted through a slot channel of each bracket. The bracket and the arch wire are infused and rigidly anchored within enclosing layers. |
| US10588706B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for surgical instrument reprocessing
An accessory drive device includes a housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a drive mechanism, and an output drive member. The output drive member may be driven by the drive mechanism and engage with an input drive member on a transmission mechanism of a surgical instrument. The drive mechanism may be configured to be driven by a motive force produced by fluid flowing through the housing from the inlet to the outlet, with the fluid being delivered by a fluid source of a reprocessing device. A portable, accessory drive device for a surgical instrument includes a portable housing to be removably coupled to a transmission mechanism of an instrument and a drive mechanism to drive an input drive member of the transmission mechanism. A method of reprocessing a surgical instrument includes converting a force associated with a flow of fluid for reprocessing to drive an instrument input drive member. |
| US10588705B2 |
Augmented surgical reality environment for a robotic surgical system
The present disclosure is directed to robotic surgical system that includes an operating console configured to operate at least one robotic arm and at least one drive motor configured to receive an input from the operating console and control the at least one robotic arm based on the input from the operating console. A surgical instrument is coupled to the at least one robotic arm. The surgical instrument is inserted into a patient and captures an image of a region of interest inside the patient during a surgical procedure. A controller receives the image and applies at least one image processing filter to identify at least one non-visible property of an object in the region of interest. A display displays the image to a user. |
| US10588704B2 |
Surgical tool and robotic surgical system interfaces
Various exemplary surgical tool and robotic surgical system interfaces are provided. In general, a sterile barrier can be positioned between a robotic surgical system and a surgical tool releasably coupled to the robotic surgical system. The surgical tool can be in a sterile environment on one side of the sterile barrier, and the robotic surgical system can be in a non-sterile environment on the other, opposite side of the sterile barrier. The robotic surgical system can be configured to control movement of the surgical tool releasably coupled thereto using a magnetic field that extends across the sterile barrier between the surgical tool and the robotic surgical system. |
| US10588702B2 |
System and methods for updating patient registration during surface trace acquisition
A surgical navigation system and method for identifying positions on a patient, including a processor, and a tracking system for tracking a pointer tool. The processor is programmed to initialize a surface trace acquisition, continuously record the positions of the pointer tool during the surface, conduct trace acquisition, combine the positions recorded during the surface trace acquisition into a surface trace, receive a patient image of the patient, extract a surface from the patient image, compute a registration transform between the surface traces and the surface for patient registration, segment the patient image into a regions where each region contains an anatomical landmark, determine a spatial distribution of surface traces among the regions; determine whether the spatial distribution in relation to each region minimizes deviance below a threshold, and if the determination is exceeding the threshold, provide information relating to such region. |
| US10588695B2 |
Catheter device for transmitting and reflecting light
An insertable light-dispensing catheter device, comprising a shaft including a proximal and distal end, a light guide extending through the shaft, and a mirror displaceably extendable from the catheter into a position where the mirror receives and reflects light emitted from the light guide. The mirror can be in the form of a coating on an inflatable balloon; and the balloon, when inflated, can press a patch against a defect (e.g., a ventricular septical defect), while the light cures an adhesive that binds the patch to the structure with the defect, thereby remedying the defect. |
| US10588694B1 |
Devices and methods for generation of subsurface micro-disruptions for biomedical applications
A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundred Mega-Hertzs so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin. A method and a device for treating targeted material and targeted tissue are described. |
| US10588693B2 |
Modified wet tip antenna design
A microwave antenna including a feedline, a radiating section, an inflow hypotube, a puck, a transition collar and a sleeve. The feedline includes a coaxial cable including an inner and outer conductor, and a dielectric disposed therebetween. The radiating section includes a dipole antenna coupled to the feedline and a trocar coupled to the distal end of the dipole antenna. The inflow hypotube is disposed around the outer conductor and configured to supply fluid to the radiating portion. The puck includes at least two ribs with inflow slots defined between two adjacent ribs. The transition collar is coupled to the distal end of the inflow hypotube and the first end of the puck. The transition collar includes at least two outflow slots configured to receive fluid from a distal end of the inflow hypotube and to transition the fluid from the outflow slots to a distal end of the radiating section. The sleeve overlays the two outflow slots of the transition collar, the puck and at least the distal portion of the radiating section. The sleeve forms a fluid-tight seal with the transition collar proximal the outflow slots and defines a first gap for transitioning the fluid to exit the outflow slots of the transition collar to the distal end of the radiating section. |
| US10588690B2 |
Electrosurgical device
An electrosurgical device includes a distal end region, a proximal end region and a malleable or curved shaft extending between the distal and proximal end regions. A hand-piece is disposed at the proximal end region and a surgical tip with a rounded and tapered front area is positioned at the distal end region. The device includes a microdebrider. Radio frequency electrodes and bipolar electrodes are positioned at a bottom part of the distal end region spaced from the rounded and tapered front area. A heat-resistant upper surface is disposed at a top area of said surgical tip for separating the radio frequency electrodes and bipolar electrodes from overlying surface tissue. |
| US10588686B2 |
Surgical instruments with structures to provide access for cleaning
A surgical instrument configured to facilitate access to interior components thereof for cleaning and refurbishment purposes includes a housing assembly, an elongated shaft assembly and an end effector. The housing assembly includes an actuator, and the elongated shaft assembly includes an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator. The elongated shaft assembly also includes outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed. The end effector is supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, and is operatively associated with the interior control member. |
| US10588685B2 |
Electrosurgical generator
An electrosurgical generator, which has a high-voltage DC power supply unit and a resonant circuit connected thereto. The resonant circuit has an output transformer, the primary winding of which is part of the resonant circuit and the secondary winding of which is connected to connections for an electrosurgical instrument. The resonant circuit is furthermore connected to an actuation circuit, which is configured to periodically emit actuation pulses for the purpose of exciting the resonant circuit using the resonant frequency thereof. The actuation circuit includes a synchronization unit, which is connected to the resonant circuit, and includes at least one gradient detector and is configured to synchronize actuation pulses with a reversal point of the voltage profile of the voltage in the resonant circuit. |
| US10588679B2 |
Compression fixation system
The invention is directed in various aspects to a compression fixation system that includes coupling components and locking assemblies for connecting two or more separate elements in a fixed arrangement. For example, the system is useful for connecting and compressing two or more elements selected from bones and bone fragments. The system includes a substantially linear coupling component, such as, for example, a Kirschner Wire (“K-Wire”) and locking assembly elements that engage with the coupling component in a coaxial orientation. The coupling component includes at least a linear portion and an anchor portion, the anchor portion configured to be fixed within or adjacent to a first one of the elements to be connected and the linear portion configured to be fixed adjacent to a second one of the elements to be connected, where the locking assembly is attached coaxially with and locked against the second element to achieve compression and fixation. |
| US10588677B2 |
Woven retention devices, systems and methods
A woven retention device for interfacing with a bone surface is provided that includes a sleeve body that can surround a fastener, a proximal end for receiving the fastener, and a distal end. The sleeve body includes interwoven monofilaments of different diameters forming a substantially tubular lattice with protuberances distributed on interior and exterior surfaces of the lattice at a predetermined spatial relationship. In a first state, the sleeve body has a plurality of combinations of filament cross-section geometries at the intersection points, forming a plurality of protuberance thicknesses as measured in a radial direction of the sleeve body. In a second state when a fastener is inserted into the tubular lattice, pressure from the fastener is transmitted to the tubular lattice such that the spatial relationship of the protuberances changes according to a function of bone density and an interfacing surface shape of the fastener. |
| US10588673B2 |
Medical instrument and medical instrumentarium
The invention relates to a medical instrument for temporarily coupling to at least two instruments, comprising a first coupling device for temporarily coupling to a first shank- or sleeve-shaped instrument and a second coupling device for coupling to a second shank- or sleeve-shaped instrument, wherein the first coupling device and the second coupling device are arranged or formed so as to be pivotable relative to each other, which medical instrument comprises a main body on which the first coupling device is guided and held so as to be pivotable about a point of rotation that in particular is spatially remote from the main body, which medical instrument comprises a first guide device for guiding a movement of the first coupling device along a circular path, wherein the first guide device is arranged or formed at least partially on the main body. |
| US10588670B2 |
Anterior spinal implants for reducing spinal malalignment and associated systems and methods
Anterior spinal implant devices for reducing spinal malalignment and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A spinal implant system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a first vertebral support implanted at an anterior region of a first vertebra of a patient, a second vertebral support implanted at an anterior region of a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, and an alignment system configured to be releasably coupled to the first and second vertebral supports. The first and second vertebral supports can extend into and interlock with each other within an interbody space between the first and second vertebrae when the first and second vertebral supports are aligned. The alignment system is configured to reduce angular, vertical, and linear malalignment of the first and second vertebrae relative to each other. |
| US10588667B2 |
Top and bottom loadable bone screw assembly with direct pivotal engagement between shank head and receiver
A spinal screw assembly providing an adjustable securement of a fixation rod across at least two vertebrae. The assembly includes a pedicle screw having a spherical head portion, a threaded shaft portion and a tool engagement surface in the head portion for use in driving the screw into a vertebrae. The head portion of the screw is positioned in a body member adjacent a curvilinear surface disposed about an aperture in the end of the body member such that the shaft portion of the screw extends therethrough and the curvilinear inner surface abuts and mates with the head portion of the screw so as to define a ball joint therewith. The body member additionally defines a pair of opposed parallel slots therein adapted to receive a portion of the fixation rod and a locking cap bears against the fixation rod to releasably secure the rod within the assembly. |
| US10588666B2 |
Modular bone screw
A modular polyaxial bone screw includes a poly-axial bone screw, a polyaxial tulip head, and a collet disposed within the tulip head, the collet interacting with the bone screw and tulip head providing an interference fit with the bone screw head to lock orientation of the tulip head on and relative to the bone screw. Inner configurations of the tulip head interact with outer configurations of the collet to lock axial and/or rotational position of the collet within and relative to the tulip head, and thus about the bone screw head. The collet also has a resilient, tapered base with a plurality of slots in and about its end that allow the end to splay outwardly over and upon the head of the bone screw to create a snap or frictional interference fit between the splayed collet and the bone screw head when a spine rod is fixed in the tulip head. |
| US10588665B2 |
Intermaxillary fixation device and method of using same
A medical apparatus having a bar, the bar having a slot extending laterally along the bar; and a plurality of hooks, wherein the bar is an arch bar that is configured to be attached to a mandible or a maxilla. Such medical apparatuses may also have a plurality of arch bar fasteners, wherein each arch bar fastener is a bone screw having a threaded shaft and a compound head, the compound head having a threaded bore configured to receive a set screw. The medical apparatus may be used in methods to fixate a maxillary or mandibulary arch, or to aid in reducing a fracture of the mandible or maxilla. |
| US10588663B2 |
Dilator
A dilator that facilitates implantation of an interspinous spacer is provided. The dilator includes a proximal portion and a tapered distal portion interconnected by an elongated body portion. The tapered distal portion is ideally suited for splitting ligamentous tissue for creating a posterior midline pathway through the supraspinous ligament as well as for distracting the adjacent spinous processes. Two oppositely located and longitudinally extending channels or grooves are formed in the outer surface of the dilator for stabilizing the dilator with respect to the spinous processes. An accompanying cannula together with the dilator form a system for the distraction of the adjacent spinous processes, stabilization of the spinous processes with respect to the system and creation of a working channel for the implantation of an interspinous spacer. |
| US10588661B2 |
Surgical access device
Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices. |
| US10588658B2 |
Device and method for access to interior body regions
A device and method is provided to gain access to interior body regions. The system includes a safety needle assembly, a stylet assembly, a blade assembly, an obturator assembly, and a dilator assembly. The safety needle assembly or stylet assembly accesses an interior body region, after which the blade assembly expands the pathway created by the safety needle assembly or stylet assembly. The obturator then further expands the pathway and delivers the dilator assembly to the desired location. The safety needle assembly, obturator assembly, and blade assembly are removed, leaving the dilator assembly in place for future procedures. |
| US10588654B2 |
Ultrasonic transmission components of ultrasonic surgical instruments and methods of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transmission component of an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes forming, via additive manufacturing, a waveguide, including a body portion, a curved blade extending distally from the body portion, and a lumen extending through a portion of the body portion and a portion of the curved blade. Another method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transmission component of an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes forming, via additive manufacturing, a waveguide, including a body portion and a blade extending distally from the body portion. At least one of the body portion or the blade defines a varied density. |
| US10588652B2 |
Atraumatic microsurgical forceps
An atraumatic microsurgical forceps may include a handle having a handle distal end and a handle proximal end, an outer hypodermic tube having an outer hypodermic tube distal end and an outer hypodermic tube proximal end, a surgical blank having a surgical blank distal end and a surgical blank proximal end, and a plurality of atraumatic forceps jaws of the surgical blank each atraumatic forceps jaw of the plurality of atraumatic forceps jaws having an atraumatic forceps jaw distal end and an atraumatic forceps jaw proximal end. A compression of the handle may be configured to gradually close the plurality of atraumatic forceps jaws wherein the plurality of atraumatic forceps jaws initially contact at the atraumatic forceps jaws distal ends. |
| US10588649B2 |
Clot retrieval device for removing clot from a blood vessel
A clot retrieval device (9501) for removing clot from a blood vessel comprises an inner elongate body (9503) and an outer elongate body (9504) at least partially overlying the inner elongate body (9503). The device also comprises an elongate member or shaft (9502) having a proximal end which extends exterior of a patient so that a user can retrieve the stent-basket device and captured clot by retracting the shaft (9502). The outer elongate body (9504) and the inner elongate body (9503) are connected to the distal end of the shaft (9502) and are expandable relative to the shaft (9502) from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration. The outer elongate body (9504) is expandable relative to the inner elongate body (9503) to a radial extent which is greater than the radial extent of the inner body (9503) in the deployed configuration. |
| US10588648B2 |
Clot retrieval device for removing clot from a blood vessel
A clot retrieval device 1 for removing occlusive clot from a blood vessel, the device comprises an inner elongate body 3 having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration and an outer elongate body 2 at least partially overlying the inner elongate body 2. The outer elongate body 2 is expandable to a radial extent which is greater than the radial extent of the inner body 3 in the deployed configuration to define a clot reception space 11. The outer elongate body 2 comprises a distal end portion 24,49 and the inner elongate body 3 comprises a main body portion 10 and a distal portion which extends in the deployed configuration towards the outer elongate body 2 to a greater extent than the main body portion. The distal portion 10 of the inner elongate member 3 and the distal end portion 24,49 of the outer elongate body 2 together define a three dimensional protective structure to substantially prevent distal egress of clot or clot fragments from the device. |
| US10588644B2 |
Guide attachment for power tools
A distal targeting device for a surgical instrument includes a field generator having a coupling element configured to receive a shaft that is elongate along an axis and a bridge connectable to the field generator so as to be spaced from the field generator in a proximal direction with respect to the axis. The bridge includes an attachment device that is connectable to a tool that is configured to manipulate the shaft. The bridge also includes a pair of arms configured to clasp a body of the tool in a manner substantially rigidly coupling the bridge to the tool. At least one of the arms is positionable with respect to the attachment member at a distance that is adjustable so as to enable the arms to substantially rigidly clasp tool bodies having one or more of various shapes and sizes. |
| US10588640B2 |
Space-saving ratchet unit with freewheel
A medical device, and a ratchet for a medical device, include a torque-guiding element and a torque discharging element, between which a switchable toothed unit is arranged so that, in accordance with a switching position of the toothed unit, torque from the torque-guiding element is transferred to the torque discharging element, said toothed unit includes two torque transfer sleeves arranged in a nested manner and which are arranged and produced such that both can be brought into torque-transmitting contact with an intermediate sleeve. |
| US10588633B2 |
Surgical instruments with open and closable jaws and axially movable firing member that is initially parked in close proximity to the jaws prior to firing
A surgical instrument, comprising an articulatable end effector that is selectively articulatable about an articulation axis. The end effector comprises first and second jaws wherein the second jaw is pivotable relative to the first jaw about a jaw pivot axis. The instrument includes an axially movably firing member that includes at least one jaw engagement feature that is configured to apply a closure motion to the second end effector jaw as the axially movable firing member is moved from a starting position to an end position within the first end effector jaw. Each jaw engagement feature is configured such that a portion thereof is positioned between the jaw pivot axis and the articulation axis when the axially movable firing member is in the starting position. |
| US10588629B2 |
Surgical console and hand-held surgical device
A surgical system and method includes a surgical instrument configured to wirelessly transmit identifying data specific to the surgical instrument and a console configured to receive the identifying data. The console is configured to register the surgical instrument based on the identifying data, establish a wireless two-way communication link between the surgical instrument and the console, receive at least one of operational data and commands from the surgical instrument, and provide operational feedback data to a user of the surgical instrument during an operation of the surgical instrument based on the at least one of operational data and commands. |
| US10588625B2 |
Articulatable surgical instruments with off-axis firing beam arrangements
A surgical instrument that comprises an elongate shaft assembly that defines a shaft axis. A surgical end effector is pivotally coupled to the elongate shaft assembly such that the surgical end effector is selectively movable between an unarticulated position and a fully articulated position relative to the shaft axis. A firing beam is movably supported within a pathway in the elongate shaft assembly for selective longitudinal travel therein. The pathway is configured to position a portion of the firing beam exiting the distal end of the elongate shaft member to an off axis position relative to the shaft axis. |
| US10588624B2 |
Surgical staples, staple cartridges and surgical end effectors
A surgical instrument assembly is disclosed. The surgical instrument assembly can include an instrument attachment interface, a shaft, a firing member, an articulation joint, and an end effector including a first jaw, a second jaw, an anvil, and a replaceable staple cartridge comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a slot, at least two rows of staple cavities, and a plurality of staples stored within the staple cavities. The staples can be deployed by the firing member. Each staple can include, one, a staple leg comprising planar surfaces and, two, a staple base, wherein the staple leg extends from the staple base, wherein the staple base comprises planar surfaces and a camming surface distally offset from the staple leg and configured to be directly engaged by the firing member, and wherein the staple leg is configured to be formed over the camming surface. |
| US10588623B2 |
Adhesive film laminate
A surgical stapler, or fastening instrument, may generally comprise a layer, such as a tissue thickness compensator, for example, releasably attached to a fastener cartridge and/or anvil by a flowable attachment portion. The flowable attachment portion may be indefinitely flowable. The flowable attachment portion may be flowable from the time that layer is installed to the fastener cartridge to the time in which the layer is implanted to patient tissue. The flowable attachment portion may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The flowable attachment portion may comprise an adhesive laminate comprising a base layer comprising the tissue thickness compensator and an adhesive layer on at least a portion of a surface of the base layer comprising the pressure sensitive adhesive. Articles of manufacture comprising flowable attachment portion and methods of making and using the flowable attachment portion are also described. |
| US10588621B2 |
Medical needle
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a medical needle with which, compared to a conventionally known suture thread guide needle, puncture, handling, and perforation are easy when guiding a suture thread along a hernia orifice beneath the skin, and therefore, the medical needle enables the execution of an LPEC method using simpler procedures. The purpose is accomplished by a medical needle comprising: a loop member provided with a loop needle the distal end of which has a loop-shaped structure, and a grip part the outer diameter of which is larger than the outer diameter of the loop needle; a threading member that is provided with a tubular threading needle and a tubular grip part the outer diameter of which is larger than the outer diameter of the threading needle, and that is configured so that the loop member can pass through the threading member from the distal end thereof; and a puncturing member that is provided with a tubular puncture needle the distal end of which has a sharp-angled structure and a tubular grip part the outer diameter of which is larger than the outer diameter of the puncture needle, and that is configured so that the threading member can pass through the puncturing member from the distal end thereof. |
| US10588620B2 |
Device for suture attachment for minimally invasive heart valve repair
In one embodiment, a suture attachment catheter configured to repair a heart valve by inserting a suture in a valve leaflet of a beating heart of a patient includes a handle control, a flexible catheter body, and a suture attachment assembly at a distal end of the catheter body. The suture attachment assembly can include a rail between a distal clamping jaw hingedly attached to the rail, and a proximal clamping jaw. One of the proximal clamping jaw or distal clamping jaw can be selectively slideable with respect to the other on the rail using a jaw actuator of the control handle to adjust a distance between the proximal clamping jaw and the distal clamping jaw. A needle can be selectively slideable within the catheter body by using a needle actuator of the proximal handle control to penetrate a valve leaflet and insert a suture through the valve leaflet when the valve leaflet is captured between the proximal clamping jaw and the distal clamping jaw. |
| US10588617B2 |
Tissue repair
An apparatus includes a flexible fixation member having a body with a longitudinal extent and a width, the body defining a plurality of openings through the body, each of the plurality of openings formed substantially cross wise through the width of the body, and a suture having two terminal ends, the suture being interwoven through each of the plurality of openings in the body of the fixation member such that multiple portions of the fixation member are slidably coupled to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. |
| US10588608B2 |
Sampling systems and related materials and methods
Sampling systems that include an absorbent material a preservative, such as an analyte preservative, as well as related materials and methods, are disclosed. |
| US10588605B2 |
Methods and systems for segmenting a structure in medical images
Methods and systems for segmenting structures in medical images are provided. The methods and systems drive a plurality of transducer element, and collect receive signals from the transducer array at a receive beamformer to form beam summed signals. The methods and systems generate a first ultrasound image of a region of interest (ROI) having tissue elements and blood elements, and generate a second ultrasound image of the ROI having tissue elements and blood elements. The tissue elements of the first ultrasound image having a higher intensity than the blood elements. The blood elements of the second ultrasound image having a higher intensity than the tissue elements. The methods and systems further perform segmentation by simultaneously applying edge detection on the first and second ultrasound images for the ROI. |
| US10588600B2 |
Acoustic matching member, acoustic matching member group, and medical imaging apparatus
An acoustic matching member configured to be disposed between a breast placed on an imaging table and a compression plate disposed opposite to the imaging table is proposed. The acoustic matching member includes a protruding portion that protrudes toward the imaging table and that is provided in an end portion on a deepest side when viewed from a chest wall side of a subject in a case of compressing a breast of the subject in contact with the compression plate. |
| US10588599B2 |
Methods and systems for determining fluid content of tissue
Diagnostic apparatus includes a plurality of antennas, which are configured to be disposed at different, respective locations on a thorax of a living body so as to direct radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves from different, respective directions toward a heart in the body and to output RF signals responsively to the waves that are scattered from the heart. Processing circuitry is configured to process the RF signals over time so as to provide a multi-dimensional measurement of a movement of the heart. |
| US10588598B2 |
Ultrasonic inspection apparatus
An ultrasonic inspection apparatus includes: a probe; a transmission unit configured to cause the probe to transmit a ultrasonic beam; a reception unit configured to receive analog element signals output by the probe; an A/D conversion unit configured to perform A/D conversion on the analog element signal to obtain first element data; and a data processing unit configured to generate second element data from a plurality of the pieces of first element data, wherein the data processing unit changes conditions of acquisition of two or more of the pieces of first element data for generating the second element data depending on a depth of a position in which the second element data is obtained. |
| US10588595B2 |
Object-pose-based initialization of an ultrasound beamformer
A device and method for initializing an ultrasound beamformer to image an object based on a tool-pose-estimation of the object include an ultrasound imaging array and an object. The ultrasound imaging array operates with the beamformer. The object has a sensor external to the ultrasound imaging array. The tool-pose-estimation includes an estimation of the location and/or the orientation of the object. The tool-pose-estimation of the object is derived by a processor that receives an output of the sensor disposed on the object external to the imaging array that operates with the beamformer. The processor supplies the tool-pose-estimation to the beamformer to initialize the beamformer using the tool-pose-estimation for operating the imaging array. |
| US10588592B2 |
Scatter in x-ray apparatus and methods of their use
An x-ray apparatus comprises an x-ray source and an x-ray detector and there between a member that is configured to perturb x-ray photons incident thereon. The apparatus further comprises a first database of values representative of material type and material thicknesses, a second database of scatter radiation values indicative of material type and/or material thicknesses, a processor configured to perform an algorithm which compares the output signal of the x-ray detector with values in the first database and to output a most likely material and/or thickness from the first database; selects from the second database the scatter radiation associated with the material type and/or material thickness; and removes the scatter radiation from an output signal of the x-ray detector. |
| US10588591B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus and method of composing x-ray imaging images
The X-ray imaging apparatus is equipped with an image processing unit for performing a position adjustment of a first dark field image and a second dark field image based on a positional difference amount between a first absorption image of an object and a second absorption image of the object. |
| US10588590B2 |
Detection and characterization of aortic pathologies
According to one or more embodiments, a method, a computer program product, and a computer system for detecting and characterizing aortic pathologies are provided. The method may include receiving, by a computer, one or more tomograph scan images corresponding to a patient's aorta. The one or more received tomograph scan images may be analyzed by the computer for one or more image features associated with one or more aortic pathologies, such as aortic dissection or an aortic aneurysm. One or more image features associated with the one or more aortic pathologies may be identified in the one or more analyzed tomograph scan images, which may allow the determination of an aortic pathology associated with the patient's aorta based on the identification of the image features. A portion of the aorta and one or more branch arteries corresponding to the determined aortic pathology may then be identified. |
| US10588585B2 |
Systems and methods that use multi-modal imaging for enhanced resolution images
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can employ multi-modal imaging to provide an image with an enhanced resolution. In some instances, the multi-modal imaging can allow an operator to determine and control a tissue margin without the need for intra-operative tissue pathology. The system can include an imaging system that includes a gamma camera to detect a gamma image and an optical imaging modality to detect an optical image. The system can also include a display device to display an enhanced gamma image created based on a function of the optical image. The enhanced gamma image illustrates a characteristic of a disease in the field of view (e.g., a lymphatic pathway, a sentinel lymph node target, or a satellite disease state). |
| US10588582B2 |
Cross-calibration for quantitative functional imaging
Cross-calibration is provided for functional imaging. In PET or SPECT, the inaccuracies from the dose and detector sensitivity may be reduced or removed in both activity concentration and uptake. By using measures from both the radiotracer for the patient and factory calibrated sources, the variability due to dose may be removed. In SPECT, a measurement of system specific sensitivity to a factory calibrated point source is used to improve the accuracy of uptake values, not just activity concentration. |
| US10588580B2 |
Touch-controlled assembly
A touch-controlled assembly adapted to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a front casing, a rear casing and a display surface, where the display surface is located on the front casing. The touch-controlled assembly includes a circuit board and at least one touch key. The circuit board is disposed between the front casing and the rear casing. The circuit board has at least one pad, which contacts one surface of the rear casing. The at least one touch key is disposed on another surface of the rear casing for corresponding to the at least one pad, where an orthogonal projection of the at least one touch key on the at least on pad is partially overlapped with the at least one pad. |
| US10588575B2 |
Determination and application of glucose sensor reliability indicator and/or metric
Disclosed are a system and method for determining a metric and/or indicator of a reliability of a blood glucose sensor in providing glucose measurements. In one aspect, the metric and/or indicator may be computed based, at least in part, on an observed trend associated with signals generated by the blood glucose sensor. |
| US10588570B2 |
System for providing insightful lifestyle notifications
A lifestyle service with data and routines storable in a memory of a wearable electronic device is discussed. The lifestyle service has at least a Sleep data routine and an Activity data routine. The lifestyle service can cooperate with an insight engine. The lifestyle service is aware of different types of information contained in one or more time synchronous applications. The system can compare tracked physical activity data with historical data in set increments in light of the information in the time synchronous applications and then communicate notifications to the user. |
| US10588562B2 |
Detecting allergic reaction and alerting a guardian device
A method for detecting allergic reaction and alerting a guardian device includes registering a wearable device to associate the wearable device with the guardian device. The wearable device then monitors vital signs to determine whether the vital signs are within an acceptable range. Based on the vital signs being outside the acceptable range, the wearable device sends an alert to the guardian device and determines whether a confirmation signal is received from the guardian device. |
| US10588558B2 |
Safety blood collection assembly with indicator
A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position. |
| US10588557B2 |
Systems and methods for processing analyte sensor data
Systems and methods for applying time-dependent algorithmic compensation functions to data output from a continuous analyte sensor. Some embodiments determine a time since sensor implantation and/or whether a newly initialized sensor has been used previously, for example, by initializing a sensor, acquiring sensor data, using the sensor, to measure an analyte level in the host's body over a first interval based on a first elapsed time since the sensor was implanted, determining whether the sensor has been previously used in a previous sensor session or the sensor is a new sensor, and upon determining the sensor is a new sensor, adjusting the acquired sensor data to compensate for sensor drift of the new sensor by applying a first set of time-dependent algorithmic functions to the sensor data associated with the first interval. |
| US10588556B2 |
Non-invasive physiological sensor cover
A sensor cover according to embodiments of the disclosure is capable of being used with a non-invasive physiological sensor, such as a pulse oximetry sensor. Certain embodiments of the sensor cover reduce or eliminate false readings from the sensor when the sensor is not in use, for example, by blocking a light detecting component of a pulse oximeter sensor when the pulse oximeter sensor is active but not in use. Further, embodiments of the sensor cover can prevent damage to the sensor. Additionally, embodiments of the sensor cover prevent contamination of the sensor. |
| US10588554B2 |
Multi-stream data collection system for noninvasive measurement of blood constituents
The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry. |
| US10588552B2 |
Substance concentration analysis methods and apparatuses
A substance concentration analysis method includes calculating a difference for the particular time between a first measured amount of mid-infrared (MIR) radiation absorbed by or emitted from a body in a first wavelength and a second measured amount of MIR radiation absorbed by or emitted from the body in a second wavelength, calculating a quotient including a dividend based on the difference divided by a divisor based on a dT/dt value, and calculating the concentration of the substance in the body based on a correlation with the quotient. |
| US10588550B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system for measuring respiratory effort
A method, apparatus, and system for measuring respiratory effort of a subject are provided. A thorax effort signal and an abdomen effort signal are obtained. The thorax effort signal and the abdomen effort signal are each divided into a volume-contributing component of the respiratory effort and a paradox component. The paradox component represents a non-volume-contributing component of the respiratory effort. The abdomen paradox component is negatively proportional to the thoracic paradox component. The thorax effort signal or the abdomen effort signal or both are weighted by a weight factor to obtain a volume-proportional signal. The volume-proportional signal is proportional to the actual respiratory volume of the respiratory effort. A calibration factor for calibrating the thorax effort signal and the abdomen effort signal is obtained by optimizing the weight factor by minimizing thoracic paradox component and the abdomen paradox component. |
| US10588548B2 |
Chewing detecting device
A chewing detecting device includes: earphone-type external auditory meatus sensors which have a pair of a light emitting element and a light receiving element and in which the light receiving element receives reflective light of light emitted by the light emitting element into an external auditory meatus to output a voltage signal corresponding to a light receiving amount; association processing means associating an output signal of the external auditory meatus sensors with a motion of a jaw, and outputting a chewing signal showing that the jaw performs chewing; and chewing section sensing means which determines whether or not an output of the external auditory meatus sensors is based on the motion of the jaw (within a chewing section), and which invalidates the output of the association processing means when the output of the external auditory meatus sensors is not based on the motion of the jaw (without the chewing section). |
| US10588541B2 |
Magnetic tracker system and method for use for surgical navigation
A method and system for magnetically tracking a device of interest generating a plurality of pre-determined multi-frequency signals. The method and system transmits a plurality of magnetic fields from a transmitter circuit based on the corresponding pre-determined multi-frequency signals. The magnetic fields propagating through an area of examination encompassing the device of interest and a magnetic sensor coupled to the device of interest. The method and system generate a sensor signal at the magnetic sensor indicative of field strength of the magnetic fields transmitted by the transmitter circuit. Further, the method and system determine a position of the magnetic sensor relative to the transmitter circuit based on the multi-frequency signals and the sensor signal. |
| US10588536B2 |
Methods and systems for identifying non-penetrating brain injuries
The present disclosure provides methods for identifying non-penetrating brain injury in a subject, as well as methods for classifying a subject that received a hit to the body that transmitted an impulsive force to the brain as either having a non-penetrating brain injury or not, by analyzing one or more components of frequency-following response (FFR) following administration of an acoustic stimulus to the subject. In addition, the present disclosure provides methods for assessing a subject's recovery from a non-penetrating brain injury. Also disclosed herein are processes and systems for automatically generating acoustic stimuli and processing brain response data to identify non-penetrating brain injuries in subjects. |
| US10588529B2 |
ECG monitoring system and method
An ECG monitoring system includes two or more active electrodes, each active electrode having an electrode pad fixable to a patient to sense physiological potentials from the patient, a common connection port, and a wireless transmitter. The system further includes a common connector electrically connected to the common connector port of each of the two or more active electrodes to provide a comparator signal to each of the active electrodes. Each of the active electrodes compares the physiological potentials sensed at the electrode pad against the comparator signal to generate a cardiac signal, and then wirelessly transmits the cardiac signal with the wireless transmitter. |
| US10588528B2 |
Handheld physiological sensor
A handheld device measures all vital signs and some hemodynamic parameters from the human body and transmits measured information wirelessly to a web-based system, where the information can be analyzed by a clinician to help diagnose a patient. The system utilizes our discovery that bio-impedance signals used to determine vital signs and hemodynamic parameters can be measured over a conduction pathway extending from the patient's wrist to a location on their thoracic cavity, e.g. their chest or navel. The device's form factor can include re-usable electrode materials to reduce costs. Measurements made by the handheld device, which use the belly button as a ‘fiducial’ marker, facilitate consistent, daily measurements, thereby reducing positioning errors that reduce accuracy of standard impedance measurements. In this and other ways, the handheld device provides an effective tool for characterizing patients with chronic diseases, such as heart failure, renal disease, and hypertension. |
| US10588517B2 |
Method for generating a personalized classifier for human motion activities of a mobile or wearable device user with unsupervised learning
Described herein is a method of operating an electronic device that includes collecting initial motion activity data from at least one sensor of the electronic device, and generating a initial probabilistic context of the electronic device relative to its surroundings from the initial collected motion activity data using a motion activity classifier function. The collected motion activity data is stored in a training data set, and the motion activity classifier function is updated using the training data set. The method also includes collecting subsequent motion activity data from the at least one sensor of the electronic device, and generating a subsequent probabilistic context of the electronic device relative to its surroundings from the subsequently collected motion activity data using the updated motion activity classifier function. |
| US10588516B2 |
Device and method for multispectral optoacoustic imaging
A device and an according method for multispectral optoacoustic imaging of an object is provided comprising: an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the object with electromagnetic radiation at two or more different irradiation wavelengths the electromagnetic radiation having a time-varying intensity; a detection unit configured to detect acoustic waves generated in the object upon irradiating the object with the electromagnetic radiation at the different irradiation wavelengths; and a processing unit configured to reconstruct images of the object based on the detected acoustic waves generated in the object at each of the irradiation wavelengths and to determine a spatial distribution of at least one first concentration value, which relates to a concentration of at least one electromagnetic radiation absorber in the object. |
| US10588515B2 |
Apparatus for dental confocal imaging
An apparatus for dental confocal imaging comprises an illumination module for generating an array of light beams, an optics system for confocal focusing of the array of light beams and a probe head with a light-guiding part having an entrance face and an exit face. The illumination module, the optics system and the probe head are arranged such that the array of light beams from the illumination module passes through the optics system, enters the light-guiding part via the entrance face and exits the light-guiding part via the exit face. The optics system is configured such that, after having passed through the optics system, the outermost marginal rays of the outermost light beams with respect to the optical axis of the optics system are parallel or divergent to the optical axis. |
| US10588514B1 |
Vivo photon analysis system and method
The present invention provides an in vivo photon analysis system and method, wherein the system comprises: an in vivo device and an in vitro device; the in vivo device comprises: an intervention function module which enters into a human body, outputs a laser output by the in vitro device to a preset position, and acquires a feedback fluorescence of the preset position; the in vitro device comprises: a laser light source module which outputs a first group of laser and a second group of laser; a coupling and switching module which couples the first group of laser to obtain a first to-be-output laser, couples the second group of laser to obtain a second to-be-output laser, acquires the feedback fluorescence, and sends the feedback fluorescence to an analyzing and testing module; an analyzing and testing module which receives the feedback fluorescence, and analyzes the feedback fluorescence, so as to obtain analysis results of the feedback fluorescence, and send the analysis results of the feedback fluorescence to a core processing module; and a core processing module which controls the laser light source module to output the first group of laser, and controls the laser light source module to output the second group of laser according to the analysis results of the feedback fluorescence. |
| US10588513B2 |
Optical apparatus for use with a medical imager
An optical apparatus comprising a disposable non-magnetic optical fibre probe for coupling light into a sample and receiving light from the sample for performing Raman spectroscopy, and a non-magnetic optical extension releasably connected to the disposable non-magnetic optical probe for transmitting light into the disposable non-magnetic optical probe and receiving light from the disposable non-magnetic optical probe. |
| US10588512B2 |
Optical coherence tomography system with dual optical coherence tomography probes
An optical coherence tomography (OCT) system with dual optical coherence tomography probes is provided comprising: an optical scope comprising a distal end; a first OCT probe; and, a second OCT probe, each of the first OCT probe and the second OCT probe mechanically attached to the optical scope, the first OCT probe and the second OCT probe being substantially paraxial and configured to focus on a same scanning area, the optical scope configured to optically image the same scanning area using the distal end, the first OCT probe having a higher resolution than the second OCT probe. |
| US10588508B2 |
Ophthalmic apparatus
An ophthalmic apparatus includes a control unit configured to control a scanning unit so that scanning lines of a first field and scanning lines of a second field are alternately arranged in a direction crossing the scanning lines, and a detection unit configured to, in a case where one of first front images of the first field is selected as a reference image, detect movement of the subject's eye using information indicating a position gap between the reference image and the first front images, and detect the movement of the subject's eye using information indicating a position gap between the reference image and second front images of the second field and information indicating a difference in position between the first field and the second field. |
| US10588507B2 |
Optical method to assess the refractive properties of an optical system
Disclosed embodiments may include a device, system and method for providing a low cost device that can measure refractive errors very accurately via attachment to a smart phone. A disclosed device may use ambient light or a light source in simulating the cross cylinder procedure that optometrists use by utilizing the inverse Shack-Hartman technique. The optical device may include an array of lenslets and pinholes that will force the user to effectively focus at different depths. Using an optical device, in conjunction with a smart phone, the user first changes the angle of the axis until he/she sees a cross pattern (the vertical and horizontal lines are equally spaced). The user adjusts the display, typically using the controls on the smartphone, to make the lines come together and overlap, which corresponds to bringing the view into sharp focus, thus determining the appropriate optical prescription for the user. |
| US10588505B2 |
Diagnosis support apparatus and method
A diagnosis support apparatus comprises an acquiring unit that acquires a plurality of examination data items having different examination dates, a setting unit that sets an extraction condition for examination data items, an extracting unit that extracts, from the plurality of acquired examination data items, examination data items corresponding to the set extraction condition, and a displaying unit that arranges and displays the extracted examination data items, wherein the setting unit sets the extraction condition based on an interval between examination dates of examination data items. |
| US10588500B2 |
Endoscope reprocessing tool
An endoscope reprocessing tool includes: a connection portion configured to be connected with a fluid outlet provided on a bottom face of a reprocessing basin of an endoscope reprocessor; a direction changing portion configured to change a flow direction of fluid discharged from the fluid outlet from a direction against a gravity direction to a direction crossing the gravity direction; a discharge portion configured to discharge the fluid direction-changed by the direction changing portion in the direction crossing the gravity direction; and a positioning portion configured to position a distal end portion of an endoscope so that the discharge portion and a recess portion provided on the distal end portion face each other. |
| US10588497B2 |
Compact endoscope tip and method for constructing same
This application presents to an endoscope having a compact distal tip, and to a method for constructing same. In some embodiments one or more optical and sensing elements are mounted directly on an internal surface of a lumen within an external housing, which housing comprises an outer wall of the endoscope tip. Space saved by eliminating intervening containing elements can be used to enhance endoscope performance and/or reduce endoscope size. |
| US10588496B2 |
Image detecting capsule device and manufacturing thereof
Autonomous/self-powering image detecting systems and their manufacturing technologies are disclosed. An antenna is used to communicate signals. A first energy harvester is used to harvest energy from blackbody radiation, RF signals, movement/vibration, or combination thereof. A power management system is used which controls the energy flow to and from the energy-storage. An image sensor to take the image, a lens, and a transmitter to transmit the images to an outside device are also used in this invention. According to this preferred embodiment, an energy harvester harnessing energy from blackbody radiation from and within the body, is used to extract enough energy to increase the operation time and also to make precision of the image detecting system. |
| US10588490B2 |
Hand-operated endoscope for medical purposes
A hand operated endoscope for medical purposes, the endoscope including a separate, modular unit consisting of a camera system with an associate lens system, light source and a transmission system. This unsterilized modular unit can be used in a sterilized housing. |
| US10588485B2 |
Medical-system control method
A medical-system control method including a switching-instruction step in which an instruction for switching between two different control states of the bendable section provided at a distal end of the insertion section is received; an angle-difference calculation step in which the difference between the current angle of the bendable section at the time when the instruction is received and the final target angle of the bendable section in the control state after being switched is calculated; a target calculation step in which, when the calculated difference exceeds a predetermined threshold, a minute angle, smaller than the threshold, is added to the current angle to calculate the target angle, and, when the difference is less than or equal to the threshold, the difference is added to the current angle to calculate the target angle; and a driving step in which the bendable section is driven to the calculated target angle. |
| US10588484B2 |
Drying rack
A drying rack assembly having a first drying rack, a utensil bin, a support that connects the utensil bin to the first drying rack, and an elevated foundation which promotes air ventilation throughout the drying rack. The first drying rack includes an integrated clamp and a collapsible peg that secures objects in place. The utensil bin is a cylindrical sleeve having guided projections that connects to the support located on the first drying rack. At least one aperture is located on the support to provide proper drainage for items placed inside the utensil bin. |
| US10588482B2 |
Dishwasher
Disclosed is a dishwasher comprising a cabinet, a tub defining a washing space, a door rotatably coupled to a front portion of the tub, an outlet duct provided in the door and exhausting internal air of the tub outside, an inlet duct connected to the outlet duct and sucking and blowing the internal air of the tub toward the outlet duct, a hole cover selectively opening and closing an air inlet hole provided in an entrance of the inlet duct, and a foreign substance intake preventing chamber provided under the air inlet hole and inclined downwards toward a rear surface of the door, the foreign substance intake preventing chamber preventing foreign substances from becoming drawn into the air inlet hole. |
| US10588480B2 |
Dishwasher and control method therefor
A dishwasher includes: a tub; a sump configured to collect wash water sprayed into the tub; a spraying arm including: first and second channels configured to independently guide the wash water; and a plurality of spraying holes configured to spray the wash water supplied to each of the channels in preset directions; a supply pump configured to supply the wash water collected in the sump to the spraying arm, the supply pump including: an impeller; and a motor configured to drive the impeller; a flow path conversion unit configured to selectively supply the wash water to the first channel or the second channel; and a controller configured to cause the flow path conversion unit to selectively supply the wash water to the first channel or the second channel by controlling the operation of the motor based on a value of an electrical current flowing through the motor. |
| US10588475B2 |
Self-propelled dust-collecting robot and reflection member, and method for controlling running of self-propelled dust-collecting robot
A self-propelled dust-collecting robot includes a main body having wheels, a dust-collecting unit collecting dust on a floor surface, infrared sensors each including an infrared transmission element that emits infrared light toward the floor surface and an infrared reception element that receives the infrared light reflected at the floor surface, and a controller controlling the wheels on the basis of a reflectance of the infrared light obtained from each infrared sensor. The controller, during running, determines whether the reflectance is higher than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. Upon determining that the reflectance is higher than or equal to the threshold value, the controller controls the wheels to perform an avoidance action with the position where the reflectance is detected being a virtual wall, thereby to control the self-propelled dust-collecting robot to perform cleaning within a cleaning range defined by a reflection member. |
| US10588473B2 |
Rod handheld two-in-one split-type vacuum cleaner having independent dust-air separation and dust storage device
A rod handheld two-in-one split-type vacuum cleaner having an independent dust-air separation and dust storage device is provided. A main device thereof is a handheld vacuum cleaner, and a push rod is a hollow rod. The rod handheld two-in-one split-type vacuum cleaner is provided with an independent dust-air separation and dust storage device on the push rod located above a floor brush and below the handheld vacuum cleaner. The dust-air separation and dust storage device can be independently removed to dump the dust. The main device, the push rod and the floor brush of the rod handheld two-in-one split-type vacuum cleaner can by split or assembled as different usage modes. The rod handheld two-in-one split-type vacuum cleaner can operate as a floor mopping vacuum cleaner, a handheld vacuum cleaner and a handheld vacuum cleaner with a long connecting tube. |
| US10588467B2 |
Foaming soap dispensers
Various dispensing devices, such as foaming soap pumps, are disclosed. The soap pump can include a fluid storage unit and a fluid handling unit. The fluid storage unit can include a reservoir that is configured to hold a quantity of product, such as liquid soap. The fluid handling unit can include a pumping assembly and dispensing assembly. The soap pump can be configured to withdraw liquid soap from the reservoir, convert the liquid soap to foamed soap, and dispense the foamed soap from the discharge assembly. |
| US10588466B2 |
Two-piece foam piston pump
A piston pump for dispensing fluid from a reservoir, an improved vacuum relief arrangement in which a passageway for flow of air from the atmosphere into the reservoir is provided at least in part through a piston-forming element of the piston pump. |
| US10588464B2 |
Cutting board
The invention relates to cutting board employable on two sides comprising a board body with two mutually opposing main sides and feet for supporting the board body, wherein a first cutting surface is located on one main side of the board body and a second cutting surface on the other main side of the board body. The feet are variably adjustable such that they alternatively support the board body in upwardly direction either with the first cutting surface or with the second cutting surface. |
| US10588463B2 |
Mixing container
The invention relates to a mixing container, which includes an internally cylindrical container (1) with a lid element (2) that is closeable at the top, and an internally axially movably arranged mixing element (3). In that regard, the invention is characterized in that the mixing element (3) includes at least two snail-shaped spiral parts (4, 5) with at least one screw-shaped spiral part (6) arranged axially therebetween, which consists of at least one one-piece wire coil (20), and, by its snail-shaped (4, 5) and/or screw-shaped spiral parts (6), is adapted externally to the inner diameter of the container (1) while maintaining a small sliding gap (7), wherein the mixing element (3) comprises an axial length of at least ¼ to at most ⅔ of the container interior space (8). |
| US10588461B2 |
Portable outdoor cooking device, system, and accessory thereof
A side shelf system configured to couple to a portable cooking station. The side shelf system includes a side shelf and a cutting board. The side shelf includes an upper surface that defines a rectangular opening therein. The side shelf includes at least two extensions that extend from the opening, each extension having a ledge. The cutting board is sized to be positioned in the rectangular opening, the cutting board having an upward facing surface with a through hole defined therein. The cutting board includes a depth such that, upon positioning the cutting board over the ledge, the upward facing surface of the cutting board is substantially flush with the upper surface of the side shelf. |
| US10588460B1 |
Ceramic grill shield
A grill shield is provided for use with grills, some may be Kamado style grills. The shield can be provided in upper and lower shield portions which respectively connect to the top and the bottom of the grill. The shield portion(s) can connect with brackets to provide an air gap about the exterior surface of the grill and the shield thereby permitting the shield to be at a lower temperature than an exterior surface of the grill. |
| US10588457B2 |
Portable wood smoker
Disclosed is a portable wood smoker for smoking a food item. The smoker includes a receptacle and at least one heating element. The receptacle includes an inner space and at least one opening member for providing access to the inner space. The inner space of the receptacle is configured to accommodate wood material. The wood material is heated using the at least one heating element to realise smoke to the food item or is used for generating smoky aroma in rooms or in closed spaces. Each heating element includes a heating portion and the heating portion is configured to be removably positioned in the inner space of the receptacle. The heating portion is configured to heat the wood material when the heating element is electrically powered. The smoker also includes a control instrument which is electrically coupled with the heating element for controlling a temperature of the heating element. |
| US10588453B2 |
Continuous flow food defroster
Presented herein is a system and a method (i.e., utility) for use in defrosting frozen food items. The utility is directed generally to a device and its use that directs a flow of a defrosting fluid (e.g., water) into a lower portion of a basin where the water passes upwards to the rim of the basin to defrost frozen items placed in the basin. |
| US10588445B2 |
Method and oven for vacuum cooking
A method of cooking food arranged in a sealed package including a one-way valve that opens at an overpressure of 20-200 mbar, including: heating the sealed package in an oven at approximately atmospheric pressure for a first time period; and after the first time period, subjecting the package to a sub-atmospheric pressure such that gas leaves the sealed package through the valve. |
| US10588440B1 |
Delivery box built in garage door
To prevent the theft of packages and increase the reliability and security of delivered packages from consignor to a consignee, it is necessary to create a secured delivery box built into a garage door. The delivery box built in garage door includes an opening in garage door, built in housing with sliding lid, or pivoting lid, on input opening. The housing has one or two output openings on a sides or bottom. Also, the housing of the delivery box has an optionally sloped floor on either a single side or both sides, or flat floors, or rolling conveyor floor or a ball rolling conveyor floor. |
| US10588439B2 |
Parcel receiving apparatus, collapsible bin and associated methods
Embodiments of the present invention are related to a parcel bin for a parcel receiving apparatus that includes a receiving plate, a rotatable delivery plate, and a pair of parcel bin sides. The parcel bin sides include a pair of receiving plate sides and a pair of delivery plate sides. The pair of delivery plate sides are structured to be collapsible toward the delivery plate. The pair of receiving plate sides are fixedly attached to the receiving plate and structured to be non-rotatable. The rotatable delivery plate is structured to be collapsible toward the receiving plate. |
| US10588438B2 |
Fluid dispenser with reflux mechanism
A fluid dispenser is provided. The fluid dispenser (1) having a dispensing mechanism (9) for pumping fluid, such as cooking oil, from a storing compartment (2) into a metering compartment (3), and a reflux mechanism (10) for allowing the fluid pumped into the metering compartment (3) to flow back into the storing compartment (2), such that accurate metering of fluid can be achieved. |
| US10588437B2 |
Breathable modal blanket
A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight modal fabric and padding. Breathable padded mesh may also be used with the modal fabric. The padding may include a thin polyfill formed of adjacent, parallel rows. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuffed polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape. |
| US10588435B2 |
Portable adjustable easel method and apparatus
An adjustable easel support apparatus and method for forming. The easel support apparatus has selected adjustment features facilitating options of supporting an object. As a table easel, the support posts of the apparatus standing in an upright position and connected to a rigid material, can be adjusted up or down to a desired slant. Users of the table easel could be calligraphers, artists, illustrators, painters, not excluding others. Removable legs of the apparatus further reduce the angle of an attached rigid material providing another alternative slope. The removable legs could have protective non-skid product applied to enhance immovability in either position stabilizing against sliding and pivotal movement. The apparatus is small, portable and light weight. |
| US10588432B2 |
Checkout device
A checkout device includes: a first checkout machine that includes a first coin checkout machine and a first banknote checkout machine; and a second checkout machine that includes a second coin checkout machine and a second banknote checkout machine. The first checkout machine and the second checkout machine at least partially overlap each other when viewed from a direction perpendicular to an installation surface of the first checkout machine and the second checkout machine. |
| US10588427B2 |
Low product indicator for self facing merchandiser and related methods
A product display merchandiser comprising a tray, a spring biased pusher slidable within the tray, and a visual indicator comprising at least one light activated by a switch, the switch configured to be actuated when the pusher is within a predetermined portion of the tray. |
| US10588423B1 |
Folding booster chair
A folding chair for children includes a padded chair secured above a pair of folding angular tubular legs. Each folding angular tubular leg has a centrally located folding cross-brace. A pair of armrests are disposed on either side of the chair. A teething bar is secured at teething bar end to a distal end of each armrest. A handle is perpendicularly secured to the back of the chair. The folding mechanism is actuated by a switch located within the base of the chair. |
| US10588419B2 |
Bedding climate control apparatus and method to operate thereof that incudes a retention unit to retain in position both a flexible air conduit and bedding
A bedding climate control apparatus that delivers, in a quiet manner, forced airflow from a fan/blower within a housing to selectively deliver tempered (heated via a thermal element) forced airflow and non-tempered (room temperature) forced airflow through a flexible air conduit to bedding. A retention unit holds the flexible air conduit in position against movement and simultaneously retains the bedding in place. |
| US10588418B2 |
Bichambered convertible headrest cover with padded insert
A removable headrest cover includes a flexible shroud having an inner chamber and an outer chamber. The inner chamber contains padding and is separated from the outer chamber by an inner panel and the outer chamber is accessible through an outer opening defined through an outer surface of the shroud. The shroud is configured to enclose a chair headrest within the outer chamber, and when removed from the chair, to be rolled or folded into multiple stacked portions the outermost portion of which includes an end segment of the outer opening that can enclose the other rolled or stacked portions within the outer chamber to form a pillow. |
| US10588417B2 |
Head support and method of using the same
A head support is described. The head support has a foldable longitudinal middle section, configured to be folded between different user positions, and a first supporting section connected to a first distal extremity of the middle section. The first supporting section has a foldable flat surface palm section, at least 2 foldable longitudinal finger sections extending from a distal extremity of the flat surface palm section and a foldable longitudinal thumb section extending from a lateral side of the foldable flat palm surface. A method for supporting a head of a user is also described. |
| US10588416B2 |
Adjustable chair
An adjustable chair with adjustable features to relieve the pressure on occupant's spine, tailbone, and pelvic bone when in sitting position. The adjustable chair includes a seat assembly and an adjustable support frame underlying the seat assembly with a plurality of legs and support casters. The seat assembly includes a backrest and a seat articulated together adjacent the lower edge of the backrest and rear edge of the seat. The automatic adjustable chair includes plurality of electrically motorized drive system to automate the various adjustable features. These drive systems are controlled by a single controller unit operable by the occupant from the sitting position. |
| US10588412B2 |
Floating shelf bracket with height adjustment system
A shelf system includes a bracket, a fastener configured to extend into a wall through the bracket, a lag bolt configured to extend into the wall and rotate within a notch defined by the bracket, and a support arm configured to extend from the bracket. The bracket and the lag bolt are configured to move the bracket relative to the wall when the lag bolt rotates within the notch. A method for setting a shelf surface angle includes movably attaching a bracket to a wall, positioning a component within a notch defined by the bracket, extending the component into the wall, and, by adjusting the extension of the component, causing the bracket to move relative to the wall until the angle is achieved. A system for setting a shelf surface angle includes a support arm and a means, attached to the support arm, for setting the angle. |
| US10588411B2 |
Anti-walking assembly for vibrating and sliding structures
An assembly configured to limit movement of an apparatus having a base that rests on a surface includes a body member and a gate. The body member is configured to be secured to the surface and has an opening configured to receive the base of the apparatus. The gate is configured to be removably coupled with the body member to open and close the opening. When the gate is coupled with the body member, the gate is configured to cooperate with the body member to limit movement of the base of the apparatus relative to the surface in directions that are parallel to the surface. |
| US10588410B2 |
Drawers and components for drawers
A drawer system including: a drawer cabinet and a drawer mounted in said cabinet for forward and backward travel relative thereto; said cabinet having two opposed spaced apart side walls and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side wall and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; said drawer having two opposed spaced apart side panels and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side panel and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; and a runner mounted on said lower cabinet wheels of each side wall for forward and backward travel relative to said cabinet via a first track and each runner including a second track engaged by said spaced apart lower drawer wheels for forward and backward travel for said drawer relative to said runner. |
| US10588408B1 |
Convertible bench/picnic table
A seating assembly having a bench configuration and a table configuration. The seating assembly comprises a bench having a seat with two rear legs that extend above the seat and a backrest mounted onto a spaced-apart pair of bases that are mounted on respective ones of the rear legs. Each rear leg includes a recess configured to receive a portion of one of the bases to support the backrest in the bench configuration. A pair of mounting posts are installed adjacent to the rear legs to hold respective ones of the bases and further include pivot pins extending through holes on each mounting post and extending through holes on one of each of the pair of bases. The backrest and bases can rotate about the pivot pin to switch between the bench configuration and the table configuration. Two seating assemblies may be combined to form a full-sized table. |
| US10588406B2 |
Securing assemblies for systems and methods for securing and displaying products
A product holder system is configured to be removably secured to a surface of a component. The system may include a bracket including a main beam and at least one securing mount, and at least one product holder removably and adjustably secured to the main beam. The product holder is configured to removably retain a product. At least one securing assembly is connected to the securing mount(s). The securing assembly is configured to removably secure the product holder system to the surface of the component. |
| US10588404B2 |
Multi-tier interlinked folding frame
Foldable storage compartment having front and rear panels that are traversable closer to or further away from each other is disclosed. Left and right side collapsible panels may be attached to the front and rear panels. The shelves of the foldable storage compartment may be interlinked with each other by way of a vertical linkage rod and connected to the front panel with a front panel linkage so that traversal of the front and rear panels closer to or further away from each other will also collapse and erect the shelves simultaneously. |
| US10588400B2 |
System to promote optimum performance of handheld cosmetic device
A system to promote optimum performance of a personal care appliance is provided including: a personal care appliance having an appliance status; and a client device, in communication with the appliance, including circuitry configured to compare the appliance status with the protocol for using the appliance, control display of an indicator based on the comparison. |
| US10588399B2 |
Cleaning appliance
A fluid delivery system of a dental cleaning appliance includes a pump for drawing a working fluid through a fluid inlet, a hydraulic actuator for receiving working fluid from the pump, a drive for actuating the pump, and a nozzle having a fluid outlet for ejecting working fluid from the appliance. The drive includes a motor and a control circuit for operating the motor. The control circuit is configured to detect stalling of the motor in response to the load applied to the pump by the pressurized working fluid stored in the accumulator, and to deactivate the motor when stalling of the motor has been detected. |
| US10588398B2 |
Oral care implement with adjustable cleaning elements
In some embodiments an oral care implement herein may be embodied as a toothbrush having a head disposed at a distal end of a handle. The head may include a fixed bristle support and at least two movable bristle supports, movable relative to the fixed bristle support and relative to each other. An actuator is disposed to actuate the movable bristle supports between a brushing position in which bristles on the fixed bristle support and the movable bristle supports are substantially parallel and an interdental cleaning position in which the movable bristle supports are moved relative to each other such that the bristles on the movable bristle supports are angled toward each other. In the interdental cleaning position, the bristles may form a point or similar bristle tip, which may be useful for interdental cleaning. |
| US10588393B2 |
Cosmetic container incorporating rod-shaped cosmetic container
The present invention relates to a compact container incorporating a rod-shaped cosmetic container and, more particularly, to a compact container incorporating a rod-shaped cosmetic container, the compact container having a rod-shaped cosmetic container incorporated in a hinge portion thereof to be stored/used such that the compact container and the rod-shaped cosmetic container can be carried and used together. In addition, the present invention relates to a compact container incorporating a rod-shaped cosmetic container, the compact container having a rod-shaped cosmetic container operating member formed therein such that, when the compact container cap is opened, the rod-shaped cosmetic container moves out of the hinge portion of the compact container and, when the compact container cap is closed, the rod-shaped cosmetic container moves into the hinge portion of the compact container, thereby ensuring that the rod-shaped cosmetic container automatically protracts from the compact container or retracts thereto as the compact container is opened/closed. |
| US10588388B2 |
Soft-sided container wheel assembly
A soft sided container with a wheel assembly securable to the sidewalls of the container. The wheel assembly is formed from a cage bearing rotatably coupled to a hub. The hub, formed integral with a base plate, engages an internally positioned mounting plate, eliminating the need for a cross axle. The use of a large hub limits rotation to an outer circumference of the wheel assembly. |
| US10588387B1 |
Walking cane with enhanced security features and video recording capability
A walking cane with enhanced security features designed for use by a user to facilitate walking on a ground surface is provided. The walking cane includes a housing having a tubular member with a front face, a rear face and a pair of side faces, a handle coupled to the rear face of the housing, and a camera disposed within the internal cavity of the housing and having a lens that protrudes out the front face of the tubular member. The handle is grasped by the user to facilitate walking on the ground surface while the camera activates to simultaneously generate video of the surrounding area of the cane for a later retrieval. |
| US10588386B2 |
Decorative piece with invisible setting
The invention relates to a decorative piece comprising a plurality of stones and a device for fixing the stones relative to each other, the fixing device comprises a single base made of a first material which makes it possible to attach all the stones relative to each other by one of their faces, the kites of stones are mounted edge to edge relative to each other so that said single base is masked, characterised in that the first material is an at least partially amorphous alloy.The invention likewise relates to the method for manufacturing such a piece.The invention relates to the field of jewellery, gemstone articles or timepieces. |
| US10588377B2 |
Insert for vapor-permeable and waterproof soles
An insert for vapor-permeable and waterproof soles, which has a stratified and cohesive monolithic sheet-like structure, which includes a plurality of functional layers made of a polymeric material that is impermeable to water in the liquid state and permeable to water vapor. At least one functional portion of the insert for soles has such a thickness as to give it a penetration resistance of more than approximately 10 N, assessed according to the method presented in chapter 5.8.2 of the ISO 20344-2004 standard. |
| US10588376B1 |
Sandal strap reinforcement
A sandal strap reinforcement apparatus which is incorporated into a sandal having a multi-hardness midsole to reinforce the opening around the straps. The apparatus may be made of a molded material, fabric, tape, an o-ring, cord, or the same material as the harder layer. The apparatus is molded into the midsole and serves to protect the hole or slot from damage from a strap inserted through the hole or slot. |
| US10588375B2 |
Ultra-resilient pad
A structure for use in a compressible resilient pad. The structure contains both axially elastomeric yarns and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load. |
| US10588372B2 |
Multilayered floatable universal shock absorption system of safety helmet
A multilayered floatable universal shock absorption system of safety helmet includes a main shell body, a subsidiary shell body, an elastic structure body floatably enclosed between the main shell body and the subsidiary shell body and a filling body. The upper and lower sections of the elastic structure body are respectively formed with multiple assembling sections and the main and subsidiary shell bodies are formed with multiple pivotal connection sections floatably correspondingly assembled with the assembling sections. An anchor unit is at least locally positioned between the assembling sections (or the main shell body and subsidiary shell body) in adjacency to each other. The filling body is bonded with the subsidiary shell body to form an integrated form. The structural strength of the entire assembly is enhanced to achieve multiple floatable universal cushioning, rotational torque absorption and external impact force transmission effects. |
| US10588364B2 |
Glove
A glove device configured for one-handed engagement of a plurality of fingers of a user. The glove has a body having a plurality of covering sections extending from a first end to distal ends of the covering sections. Each covering section is configured for insertion of a finger of a user therein. The plurality of covering sections define members which elevate the first end of the glove above a support surface for distal ends of the covering sections. The glove device can be formed in stacks of adjacent glove device bodies where each has covering sections engaged within the axial cavities of another of the stack. |
| US10588359B2 |
Formed brassiere and associated method of manufacture
A formed brassiere and associated method of manufacture is presented that obviates the need of any underwire. A graticulate support member is producible by additive printing customized to the anatomy of a particular user. The graticulate support member is positional between each of a first cup cover and a second cup cover and thence domically formed at temperature to fuse each of the first and second cup covers into a cup shaped appropriate for a particular user. The graticulate support member includes a thickness gradient devised to maintain rigidity of the formed cup from a maximum thickness medially centered at a first edge of the graticulate support member towards a minimum thickness realized at the extremity of a second edge. Support is thereby provided throughout a considerably larger area of the cup relative such provided by use of an underwire only, whereby use of an underwire is entirely obviated. |
| US10588357B2 |
Pod assembly, dispensing body, and e-vapor apparatus including the same
An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly and a dispensing body configured to receive the pod assembly. A vaporizer may be disposed in the pod assembly and/or the dispensing body. The pod assembly may include a vapor precursor compartment, a device compartment, and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and traversing the vapor precursor compartment. The pod assembly is a smart pod configured to receive, store, and transmit information that can be communicated with the dispensing body and/or another electronic device. The proximal portion of the dispensing body includes a vapor passage and a through-hole. The vapor passage may extend from an end surface of the proximal portion to a side wall of the through-hole. The through-hole is configured to receive the pod assembly such that the vapor channel of the pod assembly is aligned with the vapor passage of the dispensing body. |
| US10588355B2 |
Smoking articles and use thereof for yielding inhalation materials
The present invention describes articles, such as smoking articles, that can provide an inhalable substance in a form suitable for inhalation by a consumer. The article comprises a cartridge with an inhalable substance medium therein, control housing that includes an electrical energy source and an electrical power source, and a heating member that may be located in either the cartridge or the control housing. The control housing further may include puff-actuated current actuation components and current regulation components. |
| US10588354B2 |
Electronic vapor provision device
An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell, a vaporizer and a liquid store, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heater and a heater support, wherein the liquid store comprises a porous material. |
| US10588351B2 |
Cartridge and device for an aerosol-generating system
There is provided a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including: a liquid storage container containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate including at least one flavor object; an outlet; a filter disposed between the outlet and a portion of the liquid storage container including the at least one flavor object; and a liquid transport element, having a first part and a second part, movable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the first part of the liquid transport element is external to the cartridge and adjacent the outlet, and in the second position the first part of the liquid transport element is internal to the cartridge and remote from the outlet. |
| US10588350B2 |
Liquid guiding structure, coil-less heating element and power management unit for electronic cigarettes
An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer having a coil-less heating element having a heating section, two leads electrically connected to the heating section, and a liquid guiding structure. The liquid guiding structure includes two pads, a first pad and a second pad sandwiching at least a portion of the heating section. A gasket may be placed between a liquid supply and the first pad such that liquid is conducted from the liquid supply to the first pad. |
| US10588348B2 |
Aerosol-generating system with multiple heating elements
An aerosol-generating system includes a reservoir containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The system also includes first and second heating elements and first and second liquid transfer elements. The first and second heating elements are spaced apart from the reservoir. The first and second liquid transfer elements are configured to deliver aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the heating elements. The first liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the first heating element. The second liquid transfer element has first and second end portions and a portion between the first and second end portions at the second heating element. The portion of the first liquid transfer element at the first heating element may extend in a first direction. The portion of the second liquid transfer element at the second heating element may extend in a second direction. |
| US10588334B2 |
System and methods for supercooling perishable products
A system for supercooling a product is provided, the system comprising: a chamber containing a supercooling medium; and disruptors that emit sound waves, ultrasound waves, and/or electromagnetic waves in the chamber; wherein during a cooling cycle the chamber reaches a cooling temperature below 0° C. and during a warming cycle the chamber reaches a warming temperature greater than the cooling temperature. The supercooling system may be used to supercool perishable products below freezing to extend shelf life and freshness of the products. Other embodiments of the supercooling system, and methods for its use, are described herein. |
| US10588333B2 |
High fat poured feed block
Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods. |
| US10588329B2 |
Ice cream production apparatus and method of controlling an ice cream production apparatus
An ice cream production apparatus comprises a control unit, a freezer, a freezer outlet pump and a piping system provided from the freezer to one or more ice cream outlet nozzles downstream the freezer, can assume at least two operational modes. The first operational mode is a production mode. The second operational mode is a pre-production mode comprising the steps of freezing the ice cream in the freezer such that the ice cream obtains a pre-production viscosity value being equal to or higher than a production viscosity value, and pumping the frozen ice cream into the piping system at a pre-production outlet flow being smaller than a production outlet flow. The pre-production mode is used for cooling the piping system and the ice cream outlet nozzles before operating the ice cream production apparatus in the production mode. |
| US10588328B2 |
Helical movement device
A frozen confection dispenser including a reservoir for receiving and holding a product to be dispensed, an evaporator with cylindrical cooling element, a movement device including a helical element arranged to rotate concentrically externally of a cooling element in such a way as to advance the product along the longitudinal axis of the cooling element, a driver engaged with the movement device for the rotation thereof, and a dispenser for dispensing of the product, wherein the helical element has an angle of attack of less than 60° relative to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. A helical element and a method for dispensing frozen confection with a dispenser are also disclosed. |
| US10588327B2 |
Method for production of aerated water-in-oil emulsions and aerated emulsions
The present invention relates to a method for the production of aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters. The invention further relates to aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters, and to use of the composition for shallow flying and baking of food products. The method comprises a step wherein an oil is mixed with sucrose fatty acid ester, followed by aeration of this mixture. The obtained foamed oil is mixed with a water-in-oil emulsion. |
| US10588326B2 |
Use of electromagnetic energy for making pasta filata cheese
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for the production of cheese. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for making pasta filata cheese. In one embodiment, electromagnetic energy is used for the production of pasta filata cheese. |
| US10588325B2 |
Milk and milk-related products
The invention relates to methods for reducing off-flavour in milk-related products, said methods comprising the step of oxidizing lactose in a milk-related product to lactobionic acid. The invention further relates to methods of producing packaged, milk-related products, as well as milk-related products produced by the said methods. |
| US10588321B2 |
Method for using mustard meal or an extract thereof
Disclosed are embodiments of a method of using mustard meal or mustard meal extract. Certain embodiments concern controlling vegetable sprouting, such as potato sprouting. Vegetables, such as potatoes, may be exposed to products resulting from mustard meal, or an extract thereof, contacting water. Other embodiments concern a process for controlling plant pests, such as insects, nematodes, fungi, weeds, and combinations thereof, with specific embodiments being particularly useful for weed suppression. Certain embodiments comprise extracting glucosinolates from plant material, or processed plant material, selected from the family Brassicaceae, particularly from the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Extracted glucosinolates can be hydrolyzed to form active compounds, or alternatively, they can be hydrolyzed in situ, by simultaneously or sequentially applying myrosinase. The extract can be applied to plants, to the soil adjacent to the plant. |
| US10588318B2 |
Picolinamide compounds with fungicidal activity
This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides. |
| US10588317B2 |
Isoxazoline-substituted benzamides and analogues as insecticides
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined in claim 1; or a tautomer, isomer, enantiomer, salt or N-oxide thereof; to intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests. |
| US10588315B2 |
Fungicidal compositions
A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising a mixture of a compound of formula I with two compounds selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants. |
| US10588314B2 |
Surfaces which stay microbiologically clean
An antimicrobial composition which comprises an active agent that reduces the spread of pathogens. The active agent is mixed with a water-soluble polymer in order to form a mixture, in which the polymer forms a continuous phase, from which the active agent is capable of being released. The composition can be used to produce objects, for example elongated extrudates, which can be used to cover and coat different objects. Thus, the surface is constantly covered with the active agent until the object is mechanically worn away. |
| US10588313B1 |
Compounds of fatty acids and ammonium fatty acid salts
A compound containing one mole of a free fatty acid and one mole of the ammonium salt of the fatty acid and represented by the structural formula (I): CH3(CH2)xCOOH.CH3(CH2)xCOO−NH4+ (I) wherein x is 6, 7 or 8. Bacterial contaminated surfaces may be disinfected or bacteria removed from a bacterial contaminated surface by applying onto the surface a bactericidally effective amount of the compound. |
| US10588302B2 |
Dual-bearing reel
A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool shaft, an operating member, and a cam mechanism. The reel body includes a frame, a cover member disposed on one side of the frame, and a shaft support part fixed inside the cover member and supported by the frame. One end of the spool shaft is supported by the shaft support part. The operating member is integrally movable with the shaft support part in the axial direction and rotatably mounted on the shaft support part to rotate between a first position where the shaft support part is attached to the frame and a second position where the shaft support part is detached from the frame. The cam mechanism moves the shaft support part in the axial direction in accordance with the rotation of the operating member such that the shaft support part is attached to and detached from the frame. |
| US10588301B2 |
Spinning reel for fishing
A meshed state between a drive gear and a pinion gear can be maintained with high accuracy, and rigidity of a reel body is increased. Entry of dust and water between a side opening portion and a lid member is prevented and tangling of a fishing line is avoided. A fishing spinning reel includes a lid member closing a side opening portion provided in a body and a handle shaft is rotatably supported by at least the lid member. A female screw portion is provided on the side opening portion, and a male screw portion is provided on the lid member. There are provided a drive gear, a pinion gear meshed with the drive gear, a front bearing rotatably supporting a front portion of the pinion gear, and a rear bearing rotatably supporting a rear portion thereof. |
| US10588300B2 |
Fishing lures and fishing lure production methods and uses
Artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided that can include a body about a frame, the body defining fish attributes and the frame supporting the body and defining a recess configured to receive an end of a weighted rod. Other lures can include at least two frame components articulated in relation to one another. Methods for manufacturing an artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided. Methods for using an artificial fish lure are provided. Artificial fish for use as fishing lure kits are provided. |
| US10588298B2 |
Humanized IL-4 and IL-4Rα animals
Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-4 and/or IL-4Rα nucleic acid sequence are provided. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous IL-4 gene and/or IL-4Rα gene with a human IL-4 gene and/or IL-4Rα gene in whole or in part, and methods for making and using the non-human animals, are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-4 gene under control of non-human IL-4 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human IL-4-encoding sequence with human IL-4-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human IL-4 locus. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-4Rα, gene under control of non-human IL-4Rα regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human IL-4Rα-encoding sequence with human or humanized IL-4Rα-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human CIL-4Rα locus. Non-human animals comprising human or humanized IL-4 gene and/or IL-4Rα, sequences, wherein the non-human animals are rodents, e.g., mice or rats, are provided. |
| US10588297B2 |
Filter having back-flushing cleaning device
A filter with a backwashing unit including a two-position three-way valve, and second third valves. The three-way valve has ports P1, A1 and B1, the second valve has ports P2 and A2, and the third valve has port P3 and port A3; port P1 is connected with the water inlet, port A2 is connected with the outlet, port A3 is connected with the drain outlet, port A1 and port P3 are connected with the inlet of a filter, and port B1 and port P2 are connected with the outlet; the filter is located on a filtering station when port P1 communicates with port A1, port P2 communicates with port A2, and port P3 does not communicate with port A3, and the filter is on a backwashing station when port P1 communicates with port B1, port P2 does not communicate with port A2, and port P3 communicates with port A3. |
| US10588286B1 |
Soybean variety 5PTCW39
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PTCW39 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PTCW39, cells from soybean variety 5PTCW39, plants of soybean 5PTCW39, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PTCW39. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PTCW39 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PTCW39, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PTCW39, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PTCW39. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PTCW39 are further provided. |
| US10588285B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH545507
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH545507. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH545507, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH545507 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 CH545507. |
| US10588281B2 |
Canola hybrid cultivar G5428584H
The present invention relates to a new and distinctive canola, designated G5428584H. Also included are seeds of canola G5428584H, to the plants, or plant parts, of canola G5428584H and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the canola G5428584H with itself or another canola genotype, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of canola G5428584H. |
| US10588280B2 |
Aided delivery of plant treatment agents
Provided herein are delivery methods of a plant treatment agent to a tissue of a plant, wherein the tissue is contacted with a plant treatment agent and delivery is aided by a centrifugal force applied to the plant. Disclosed herein is the discovery that drastic improvements in treatment delivery occur when plants are centrifuged after being contacted, submerged, unsubmerged, soaked, etc. in a solution containing a plant treatment agent. In one embodiment, haploid plants contacted with a colchicine solution are centrifuged to reveal improved chromosomal doubling rates as compared to control plants. |
| US10588276B2 |
Hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control device and system
The specification discloses a hydroponic nutrient aeration and flow control (NAFC) device and system, which both aerates and controls the flow of the hydroponic nutrient solution. The NAFC device has no moving parts. Each NAFC device mixes and aerates the nutrient from the nutrient reservoir with air and/or nutrient from one of the grow tanks. Each NAFC device additionally controls the flow of the aerated nutrient solution to the grow tank and the nutrient reservoir. The vertical position of the end of the nutrient return line in each grow tank may be adjusted to adjust the level of the nutrient solution within the grow tank. |
| US10588275B2 |
Irrigation system
A drip irrigation system includes a distribution pipe and drip irrigation pipes that branch off in communication with the distribution pipe. Each drip pipe has a flushing valve coupled to a downstream end and at least some of the drip pipes each have an inlet valve coupled to an upstream end for communication with the distribution pipe. The system further has at least one command valve in communication with the distributing pipe and also with at least some of the inlet vales, wherein opening of the command valve is configured to close the at least some inlet valves. |
| US10588274B2 |
Emitter and drip irrigation tube
This emitter (120) comprises, downstream of a first pressure reducing flow path, a discharge amount adjustment part and a discharge part. The discharge amount adjustment part communicates with the discharge part via two flow paths: a first hole (173); and a communication flow path including a second hole (174) and a second pressure reducing flow path. An irrigation liquid is supplied directly to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the first hole (173) when the external liquid pressure is low, and supplied to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the second hole (174) and the second pressure reducing flow path when the external liquid pressure is high. |
| US10588272B2 |
Agricultural baler
An agricultural baler including a bale chamber; a feeder duct communicating with the bale chamber; and a feeder operable within the feeder duct to accumulate a charge of crop material therein and then stuff that accumulated charge into the bale chamber. The baler further includes a conveying channel and a conveyor operable in the conveying channel to convey the crop material along a bottom wall of the conveying channel toward the feeder duct. The bottom wall of the conveying channel is adapted to be moved away from the conveyor; and the lower end part of the bottom wall of the feeder duct is attached to the movable bottom wall of the conveying channel. |
| US10588271B2 |
Dual auger baler
A baler including a frame, a feed assembly coupled to the frame, an auger housing defining a volume therein, where the volume of the auger housing is configured to receive crop material from the feed assembly during operation, and one or more augers at least partially positioned within the volume and rotatable with respect to the auger housing, where the one or more augers define an auger inlet plane. The baler also including a plurality of strippers coupled to the auger housing and configured to engage crop material, where each stripper includes a leading edge, and where the leading edge of at least one stripper is positioned upstream of the auger inlet plane. |
| US10588270B2 |
Baler feed system
A baler including a frame, a compression system coupled to the frame, the compression system at least partially defining a compression chamber, a feed pan at least partially defining a pre-compression chamber, where the pre-compression chamber is in operable communication with the compression chamber, a first driven output shaft rotatable about a first axis of rotation, a second driven output shaft rotatable about a second axis of rotation, a lifting fork movable with respect to the pre-compression chamber and at least partially positionable therein, where rotation of the first driven output shaft, the second driven output shaft, or any combination thereof causes the lifting fork to move with respect to the pre-compression chamber, and where the first driven output shaft is operable independently of the second driven output shaft. |
| US10588268B2 |
Baler with wear reducing controller
A baler having a compression system for forming a bale includes a plunger that reciprocates within a baling chamber between an extended position and a retracted position. The baler also includes a controller configured to detect and calculate the amount of work exerted by the plunger as it reciprocates within the baling chamber. The controller generally calculates the work exerted by the plunger by determining the force applied to the plunger and the distance the plunger has traveled with respect to the baling chamber. |
| US10588267B2 |
Large square baler, combination of an agricultural towing vehicle with such, and a method for operating such
A large square baler for performing a baling operation to form square bales includes a pickup unit for picking up crop lying on the ground, a cutter unit for cutting picked up crop into at least one predetermined cut length, a pre-compression chamber, a stuffer device, a bale chamber for forming a square bale from flakes of crop pre-compressed in the pre-compression chamber, and a tying system for binding the square bale. The stuffer device is configured to pre-compress the crop into the flakes in the pre-compression chamber and transport the flakes into the bale chamber. The cutter unit is controlled in dependence on a tying operation conducted by the tying system and on at least one parameter representing the square bale size. |
| US10595449B2 |
Electromagnetic shielding device and wire harness
An electromagnetic shielding device, where the electromagnetic shielding device includes a metal sheet; and a pair of brackets that are formed of a conductive material, and that annularly retain a first outer edge out of four outer edges of the metal sheet, and a second outer edge located opposite to the first outer edge. |
| US10595448B2 |
Display apparatus and manufacturing method thereof
The present aspects provide a display apparatus including a chip-on-film (COF), which may include: a plastic substrate configured to have at least one through-hole formed in one area thereof and a conductor inserted into the through-hole; a display part configured to be disposed in another area on an upper surface of the plastic substrate; a first pad part configured to have a plurality of pads, at least one of which is disposed in the one area on the upper surface of the plastic substrate to overlap the through-hole, and configured to be connected to one end of the conductor; and a second pad part configured to be disposed on a back surface of the plastic substrate, and configured to have a plurality of pads, at least one of which is in contact with the other end of the conductor, and further provide a method for manufacturing the same. |
| US10595447B2 |
Effectiveness-weighted control of cooling system components
Energy efficient control of cooling system cooling of an electronic system is provided based, in part, on weighted cooling effectiveness of the components. The control includes automatically determining speed control settings for multiple adjustable cooling components of the cooling system. The automatically determining is based, at least in part, on weighted cooling effectiveness of the components of the cooling system, and the determining operates to limit power consumption of at least the cooling system, while ensuring that a target temperature associated with at least one of the cooling system or the electronic system is within a desired range by provisioning, based on the weighted cooling effectiveness, a desired target temperature change among the multiple adjustable cooling components of the cooling system. The provisioning includes provisioning applied power to the multiple adjustable cooling components via, at least in part, the determined control settings. |
| US10595442B2 |
Data processing equipment structure
A data processing equipment structure includes a plurality of vertical and horizontal frame components, which, together, define an equipment structure frame, and a plurality of panels disposed relative to the equipment structure frame to define a periphery. At least one of the plurality of vertical and horizontal frame components is an extruded strut having a generally uniform cross-section. The extruded strut includes an outwardly-facing channel extending along each of a pair of opposing sides of the extruded strut, at least one of which includes a set of evenly-spaced ridges, extending along each of two sides of the channel, for accommodating a threaded fastener. The extruded strut further includes one or more ledges, each having a depth sufficient to accommodate a thickness of one of the plurality of panels. |
| US10595438B1 |
Rugged digital mass storage device
An apparatus has a mother board with external connectors on a first side and flash memory connectors on a second side. Flash memory cards are connected to the flash memory connectors. Each flash memory card has flash memory and a flash memory controller. A thermal dissipation assembly is provided for each flash memory card. The thermal dissipation assembly includes a heat plate with a first end adjacent to the flash memory controller and a second end adjacent to the flash memory. A heat sink is attached to the flash memory cards at the second end. A polymer surrounds the external connectors and fully encloses remaining portions of the first side of the mother board, and fully encloses the flash memory cards, the thermal dissipation assembly and the heat sink. |
| US10595436B2 |
Power converter for railroad vehicle
A power converter for a railroad vehicle includes a first fin and a second fin having outer shapes different from each other as viewed in an alignment direction. On both ends of the first fin and the second fin in a running direction, non-overlapping regions in which the first fin and the second fin do not face each other in the alignment direction are located so as to sandwich an overlapping region, in which the first fin and the second fin face each other in the alignment direction, therebetween. |
| US10595432B2 |
Apparatus for mounting processors for cluster computing
A bracket for mounting a processor and a support structure for receiving bracket-supported processors for cluster computing are provided. In some embodiments, a bracket may be configured to receive a processor and fasten the processor to the bracket. The bracket may be configured to mount the processor to a support structure. The support structure may be configured to receive an array of brackets. The support structure may be configured to be stacked in combination with additional support structures. |
| US10595430B2 |
Regulator unit for distributed sensor systems
A power conditioning system includes a power source, at least one node, a host unit and a voltage regulator unit. The host unit includes a host mechanical housing and is configured to communicate with the at least one node. The voltage regulator unit includes a first regulator mechanical housing and a first voltage regulator circuit. The first regulator mechanical housing is mechanically mated with the host mechanical housing. The first voltage regulator circuit is configured to condition the power from the power source and provide first conditioned power to the at least one node. |
| US10595427B2 |
Additional function device of external power supply module
An additional function device of an external power supply module includes a converter and a connecting line. With an input port configured at the converter in the additional function device, detachable assembly and connection to a power core unit can be achieved, and a plurality of power core units can be further assembled and connected to achieve a composite or redundant power output. Thus, the additional function device of an external power supply module is provided with diversified matching capabilities, enabling the additional function device of the external power supply module to be effectively utilized and reducing resource waste. |
| US10595426B2 |
Display device
There is disclosed a display device comprising a display unit comprising a display panel; an AV box configured to form an electric control unit; and a first cable configured to electrically connect the display unit with the AV box, wherein the display unit comprises a source PCB provided in an upper end of a rear surface of the display panel; a second cable configured to connect the upper end of the rear surface of the display panel with an upper end of the source PCB; an interface board provided in a lower end of the source PCB and electrically connected with the source PCB; a third cable configured to connect one side of the interface board with the source PCB; and a module cover configured to cover the rear surface of the display panel, and the first cable is configured to connect the other side of the interface board with the AV box. |
| US10595417B2 |
Method of manufacturing flexible electronic circuits having conformal material coatings
A method of manufacturing a flexible electronic circuit is provided. The method may include forming a positive photoresist mold on a flexible polymer substrate having a plurality of metal traces. The method may also include applying a conformal material coating over the positive photoresist mold, the flexible polymer substrate, and the metal traces. The method may further include removing an excess of the conformal material coating by running a blade over the positive photoresist mold. The method may also include removing the positive photoresist mold to reveal a cavity defined by the conformal material coating. The method may further include dispensing an anisotropic conductive paste into the cavity and inserting a chip into the cavity and bonding the chip to the metal traces. |
| US10595415B2 |
Electronic device manufacturing system
An electronic device manufacturing system may include a mainframe to which one or more process chambers of different size may be coupled. A different number of process chambers may be coupled to each facet (i.e., side wall) of the mainframe. The process chambers coupled to one facet may be of a different size than process chambers coupled to other facets. For example, one process chamber of a first size may be coupled to a first facet, two process chambers each of a second size different than the first size may be coupled to a second facet, and three process chambers each of a third size different than the first and second sizes may be coupled to a third facet. Other configurations are possible. The mainframe may have a square or rectangular shape. Methods of assembling an electronic device manufacturing system are also provided, as are other aspects. |
| US10595413B2 |
Board having electronic element, method for manufacturing the same, and electronic element module including the same
A printed circuit board includes a board portion and an electronic element. The board portion includes a first substrate having an element accommodating portion and second substrates laminated on outer surfaces of the first substrate. The electronic element is disposed in the element accommodating part. The electronic element includes a heat generating element and a heat radiating member coupled to an inactive surface of the heat generating element. |
| US10595411B2 |
Method for manufacturing chip signal elements
A method for manufacturing chip signal elements includes steps as follows. A substrate is provided. A plurality of through holes is drilled, and a plurality of side holes is formed along the through holes. A first cooper-plating process is performed to form a plurality of conductive layers electrically connected to the upper and the lower metal layer. A second cooper-plating process is performed to increase thickness of the conductive layers. A first and a second pattern layers are formed on the substrate by an etching. The first pattern layer is electrically connected to the second pattern layer to form a spiral radiator. An ink is printed on the substrate to cover the spiral radiator and form a solder mask layer. An organic metal process and a plating process are performed to form terminal electrodes. Finally, a single chip signal element having a spiral radiator is formed. |
| US10595410B2 |
Non-planar on-package via capacitor
Embodiments are generally directed to non-planar on-package via capacitor. An embodiment of an embedded capacitor includes a first plate that is formed in a package via; a dielectric layer that is applied on the first plate; and a second plate that is formed in a cavity in the dielectric layer, wherein the first plate and the second plate are non-planar plates. |
| US10595403B2 |
Ceramic circuit board and semiconductor module
A ceramic circuit board comprises: a ceramic substrate with a 1.0 mm thickness or less including a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a first area and a second area; a first metal plate joined to the first area; and a second metal plate joined to the second surface. The second area has a first waviness profile along a first side of the first surface, the first waviness profile having one extreme value or less. The second area has a second waviness profile along a second side of the first surface, the second waviness profile has not less than two nor more than three extreme values. |
| US10595397B2 |
Structure to dampen barrel resonance of unused portion of printed circuit board via
A printed circuit board includes a first trace, a second trace, and a first via. The first trace is in a first conductive layer. The second trace is in a second conductive layer. The first via interconnects the first trace and the second trace, and communicates a first signal from the first trace to the second trace through a third conductive layer. The third conductive layer has a higher impedance than the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. |
| US10595396B2 |
System and method of utilizing serpentine regions
In one or more embodiments, a circuit board may include a trace pair and a serpentine region of the trace pair, which may include: a first subregion in which the first trace includes a first portion that has a third width and a first length and in which the second trace includes a second portion, at least substantially parallel to the first portion, that has a fourth width, greater than the second width, and a second length; and a second subregion, adjacent to the first subregion, in which the first trace includes a third portion that has the third width and a third length and in which the second trace includes a third portion that has the fourth width and a third length, different from the second length. |
| US10595391B2 |
Plasma generation
A plasma torch having an open end from which a plasma plume is emitted in use is disclosed. The plasma torch includes a central cathode rod, a grounded conductive tube having an open end and being arranged around the cathode and spaced therefrom to form a first cylindrical cavity open at one end; and a high voltage electrode having a dielectric barrier material at a radially inward-facing surface thereof and being arranged around the grounded conductive tube and spaced apart therefrom to form a second annular cylindrical cavity open at one end. A constant direct current (DC) electrical power plus a high voltage pulsed electrical power is provided to the cathode producing an arc discharge in the first cavity between the cathode and grounded tube to generate a central thermal plasma emitted at an open end of the first cylindrical cavity. A high voltage alternating current electrical power or pulsed electrical power is provided to the high voltage electrode producing a dielectric barrier discharge in the second annular cylindrical cavity to generate a non-thermal plasma emitted from an open end of the second cavity as a halo around the central thermal plasma. |
| US10595389B2 |
X-ray high voltage generator, X-ray imaging apparatus, assessing circuit, and medical power supply device
An X-ray high voltage generator according to an embodiment includes an inverter circuit, a power device, a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuit, and processing circuitry. The inverter circuit is configured to control output voltage to be output to an X-ray tube configured to generate an X-ray. The power device is provided for the inverter circuit and is configured to perform a switching process to control the output voltage. The PWM circuit is configured to control the switching process performed by the power device on the basis of an ON time period, in accordance with the output voltage. The processing circuitry is configured to output information about a product life of the power device on the basis of the ON time period. |
| US10595388B2 |
Cloud-based systems and methods for X-ray tube and generator configuration management
Methods and apparatus to prevent tampering with an x-ray tube are disclosed. An example circuit board device positioned with respect to the x-ray tube includes a processor and a memory. The example processor is to at least determine configuration information for the circuit board device. The example processor is to at least compare the determined configuration information to stored configuration information in the memory. The example processor is to at least, when the determined configuration information is verified with the stored configuration information, enable the circuit board device. The example processor is to at least, when the determined configuration information is not verified with the stored configuration information, i) disable the circuit board device and ii) process board reactivation before enabling the circuit board device. |
| US10595386B2 |
Lighting control console having a dual encoder
A lighting control console for controlling a lighting system includes at least one digital processor, at least one digital memory, and at least one display device configured to graphically depict graphic elements for users. At least one dual encoder is provided in the control panel, which allows users to enter input values. The dual encoder presents a first shaft rotatably mounted in a housing with a first rotation signal generator and a second shaft mounted in the housing so as to be coaxially rotatable at the dual encoder. Both shafts include actuating elements transmitting adjusting movements onto the shafts. The actuating elements are embodied in a rotary disk and/or of a rotary swivel disposed in the control panel of the lighting control console and configured to be coaxially turned in opposite directions. |
| US10595378B2 |
Light device driving system
A light device driving system includes a voltage source managing module, a duty cycle adjusting module, a control integrated circuit, a power outputting module, a passive lighting device and a voltage/current output control module. The voltage source managing module generates an input voltage. The duty cycle adjusting module adjusts a duty cycle of a phase-width modulation signal of the light device driving system according to a voltage feedback signal. The control integrated circuit generates the phase-width modulation signal based on the adjusted duty cycle. The voltage/current output control module generates the voltage feedback signal according to the output voltage and a voltage dimming signal and configured to forward the voltage feedback signal to the duty cycle adjusting module. |
| US10595367B2 |
Light-emitting module and integrated light-emitting module
A light-emitting module includes: a base body including electrical conductor wirings; a light-emitting element disposed on the base body and electrically connected to the electrical conductor wirings; a light reflection film disposed on an upper surface of the light-emitting element; and a half mirror disposed on a light extraction surface side of the light-emitting element and spaced apart from the light-emitting element. A spectral reflectance of the half mirror under perpendicular incidence at a wavelength longer than a peak emission wavelength of a light emitted from the light-emitting element is greater than a spectral reflectance of the half mirror under perpendicular incidence at the peak emission wavelength. |
| US10595358B2 |
Semi-persistent scheduling in a wireless network
A wireless device receives, one or more radio resource control messages comprising first periodic resource allocation configuration parameters comprising a first periodicity parameter of a first periodic resource allocation. Downlink control information indicating activation of the first periodic resource allocation is received. The downlink control information comprises one or more first fields. A plurality of transport blocks are transmitted via radio resources associated with the first periodic resource allocation. A time interval between two subsequent transmission occasions of the first periodic resource allocation is based on the one or more first fields and the first periodicity parameter. |
| US10595357B2 |
Device and method of handling packet routing
A communication device receiving a first radio resource control (RRC) Reconfiguration message from a base station (BS) on a signaling radio bearer (SRB), wherein the first RRC Reconfiguration message configures a first data radio bearer (DRB) and configures a local cache routing configuration; receiving a second RRC Reconfiguration message from the BS on the SRB, wherein the second RRC Reconfiguration message configures a second DRB; transmitting a first protocol data unit (PDU) to the BS on the first DRB, wherein the communication device indicates a local cache routing in a PDU header of the first PDU when the local cache routing configuration is configured by the BS; transmitting a second PDU to the BS on the second DRB, wherein the communication device does not indicate the local cache routing in the second PDU. |
| US10595355B2 |
Method and apparatus for establishing a connection in a wireless communication system
Disclosed herein is a method for establishing a connection between a terminal and a network entity in a wireless communication system including a Non-3GPP RAT. The method performed by a network entity comprises receiving, from the terminal, a first message including cell identification information indicating a last cell accessed by the terminal; running a first timer related to a paging when the network entity receives the first message; and transmitting a paging message to a cell corresponding to the cell identification information when the paging to the terminal is required before the running first timer expires. |
| US10595352B2 |
Establishing a secure short-range wireless communications connection at a vehicle
A method and system of establishing a short-range wireless communications connection between a host device and a client device, wherein the host device includes a host certificate and a host key, the method including the steps of: transmitting an advertisement using a short-range wireless communications (SRWC) protocol from the host device to the client device; receiving a connection request message from the client device; receiving a client device verification message, wherein the client device verification message includes an encrypted client certificate, wherein the encrypted client certificate is a certificate that is encrypted using a client key; decrypting the encrypted certificate using the host key to obtain the client certificate; verifying the client certificate using the host certificate; generating a shared secret; encrypting the shared secret using the host key; and sending the encrypted shared secret to the client device. |
| US10595351B2 |
Technique for supporting initial setup between connection request device and connection acceptance device
The present disclosure provides a method for performing initial setup with a connection acceptance device by a connection request device, the method comprising the operations of: performing an association procedure with a configurator; transmitting a first probe request message to the configurator; receiving a first probe response message including information required for a connection to the connection acceptance device from the configurator; driving a timer and transmitting a second probe request message to the connection acceptance device; receiving a second probe response message from the connection acceptance device; and starting a secure connection to the connection acceptance device when the second probe request message is received before the timer has expired, and information included in the second probe response message coincides with the information required for the connection, which is included in the first probe response message. |
| US10595348B2 |
Method for using PS data off function and user equipment
One disclosure of the present specification provides a method for using packet switching (PS) data off function in user equipment (UE). The method can comprise the steps of: determining whether a session management (SM) delay time timer or a mobility management (MM) delay time timer is being operated, in a state in which the transmission of a non-access stratum (NAS) request message for an SM is required according to a request for the activation or the inactivation of the PS data off function; and, according to the result of the determination, allowing an NAS layer of the UE to include activation or inactivation state information of the PS data off function in the NAS request message for an SM and transmit the same. |
| US10595345B2 |
Method for allocating random access resources, base station, readable storage medium and electronic device
A method for allocating random access resources, a base station, a readable storage medium and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: obtaining the number of all the random access preambles, the predetermined number of random access channel resources, and a predetermined maximum value of SSB indexes; calculating the number of SSB groups according to the predetermined maximum value of the SSB indexes and the predetermined number of random access channel resources; and determining combinations of one random access preamble and one random access channel resource for each of SSBs according to the number of all the random access preambles and the number of the SSB groups. The method may reduce cost of MSI when the random access preambles and the random access channel resources are allocated for the SSBs. |
| US10595343B2 |
Communications system, infrastructure equipment and method
A communications system communicating data to/from a user device including: infrastructure equipment forming a mobile communications network configured to transmit/receive data to/from the user device via a wireless access interface. The user device can receive an indication from the infrastructure equipment of a location and duration of a temporal response window for receiving response messages, received in response to access requests messages, transmit to the infrastructure equipment an access request message for requesting access to the wireless access interface, and receive a response message from the infrastructure equipment in response to the access request message. The infrastructure equipment can process an access request message and generate the response message, transmit the response message to the user device, and transmit the response message within the temporal response window, and the user device is configured to receive the response message within the temporal response window. |
| US10595333B2 |
Method and apparatus for uplink hybrid automatic repeat request transmission
A method and wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) for uplink transmission are disclosed. A WTRU receives configuration information. The configuration information includes logical channel priority information and a maximum number of hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) transmissions. For a transmission time interval (TTI), the WTRU identifies a HARQ process to use for uplink transmission for the TTI on a condition that an uplink grant is for the TTI. The WTRU selects data for uplink transmission for the TTI. For a new uplink transmission, data is allocated in decreasing order of priority based on the logical channel priority information. The WTRU initializes a transmission counter. The transmission counter indicates a number of transmissions associated with the selected data. The WTRU transmits the selected data over an uplink channel based on the uplink grant using the identified HARQ process. |
| US10595332B2 |
Aligning slots allocated to extended cyclic prefix symbols with slots allocated to normal cyclic prefix symbols
In an embodiment, to avoid a misalignment between NCP and ECP symbols caused by an SCS, at least a portion of a CP of at least one ECP symbol is punctured, and at least one startpoint of at least one ECP slot carrying the at least one punctured ECP symbol is aligned with at least one startpoint of at least one NCP slot carrying at least one NCP symbol. In another embodiment, a symbol control channel is scheduled within an initial control part of a slot before any other symbols are scheduled, and NCP symbols and ECP symbols are scheduled in a remaining data part of the slot that is after the initial control part. In another embodiment, either endpoints or startpoints of NCP and ECP uplink symbols are aligned by extending the ECP uplink symbol or an ECP guard period. |
| US10595327B2 |
Inter-access terminal unblocking and enhanced contention for co-existence on a shared communication medium
Techniques for managing access to a shared communication medium are disclosed. Scheduling grants may be sent to different access terminals for different sets of resources for uplink transmission on the communication medium. A series of re-contention gaps may be scheduled for access terminal contention within or between the different sets of resources. Uplink and downlink transmission on the communication medium may be silenced during each of the series of re-contention gaps. Moreover, an access terminal may receive a scheduling grant that allocates a set of resources to the access terminal for uplink transmission on a communication medium and contend for access to the communication medium based on the scheduling grant. The access terminal may then selectively transmit uplink traffic over the allocated set of resources based on the contending. |
| US10595323B2 |
Method for data storage, terminal device and base station
There is provided a method for data storage, comprising: a terminal device receives configuration signaling transmitted by a base station; the terminal device determines a first parameter according to the configuration signaling, wherein when the number of unsuccessfully decoded transport blocks (TBs) received by the terminal device is not less than the first parameter, the number of TBs stored by the terminal device in a buffer is not less than the first parameter. In this way, the terminal device can determine unsuccessfully decoded TBs to be stored according to the first parameter indicated by the configuration signaling transmitted by the base station when the number of the received unsuccessfully decoded TBs is not less than the first parameter, so that the utilization efficiency of a storage space can be improved. |
| US10595321B2 |
System and method for interference coordination in wireless communications systems
A method for reducing interference at a first transmission point (TP) includes receiving a blanking bitmap from a second TP, the blanking bitmap includes an indicator of an interval of time when transmissions occurring on a transmission beam originating from the second TP are adjusted to reduce interference to the first TP, and scheduling communications for a user equipment (UE) served by the first TP in accordance with the blanking bitmap. |
| US10595319B2 |
Asymmetric bandwidth support and dynamic bandwidth adjustment
This disclosure relates to techniques for supporting asymmetric uplink and downlink bandwidth allocations for a wireless device, and for dynamically modifying the bandwidth allocations for a wireless device, in a wireless communication system. A cellular communication link may be established between a base station and a wireless device. The base station may determine an uplink bandwidth allocation and a downlink bandwidth allocation for the wireless device. The uplink bandwidth allocation and the downlink bandwidth allocation may be selected based on different criteria and may include different amounts of bandwidth. Indications of the uplink bandwidth allocation and the downlink bandwidth allocation may be provided to the wireless device. The base station and wireless device may communicate according to the uplink bandwidth allocation and the downlink bandwidth allocation. |
| US10595317B2 |
Frequency band adaptive wireless communication
A system, apparatus and method is disclosed for multiband wireless communication. Frequency bands and/or transmission formats are identified as available within a range for wireless communication. The system evaluates signal quality metrics for each frequency band and selects a communication method based on the evaluation. Multiple frequency bands and communication methods can be utilized by the system such that a combination of licensed, unlicensed, semilicensed, and overlapped frequency bands can be simultaneously used for communication. The system monitors communications and can report link performance for adaptive control of the selected communication methods. |
| US10595312B2 |
Transmission and reception method and apparatus for reducing transmission time interval in wireless cellular communication system
The present disclosure relates to 5G or pre-5G communication systems supporting higher data rates after 4G communication systems like the LTE system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a wireless communication system and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for carrying out downlink and uplink control channel transmissions in a system supporting transmission and reception with a transmission time interval of less than 1 ms. Specifically, the present invention provides definitions for physical channels needed for transmission and reception with a transmission time interval of less than 1 ms, and a method for resource allocation and resource block mapping. |
| US10595303B2 |
System and method for common control channels in a communications system
A method for operating a communications controller includes selecting a search space configuration out of a set of candidate search space configurations for a user equipment served by the communications controller, wherein the search space configuration specifies one or more search spaces to be monitored out of a set of search spaces, and signaling the selected search space configuration to the user equipment. The method provided in this embodiment can be applied to communication systems, such as V2X, LTE-V, V2V, Internet of Vehicles, MTC, IoT, LTE-M, M2M, Internet of Things, etc. |
| US10595296B2 |
Telecommunications apparatus and methods for determining location of terminal device using beam sweeping
Infrastructure equipment for use with a wireless telecommunications system, the infrastructure equipment operable to transmit a first radio signal to a terminal device located within one of a plurality of predetermined geographical regions, wherein the value of one or more predetermined parameters indicative of the one of the plurality of predetermined geographical regions within which the terminal device is located is determinable by the terminal device on the basis of the first radio signal, each of the plurality of predetermined geographical regions being associated with a different respective value of the one or more predetermined parameters which is indicative of that predetermined geographical region. |
| US10595285B2 |
Apparatus and method for transmitting a power headroom report in a wireless communication system supporting multi-carriers
An apparatus and method for transmitting a power headroom report in a communication system supporting multi-carriers are disclosed, by which a user equipment is enabled to transmit the power headroom report. According to the present invention, a user equipment calculates a power headroom for each of at least one activated serving cell using a maximum transmission power of the user equipment for each of at least one activated serving cell and transmits the power headroom report including the power headroom for each of the at least one activated serving cell and the maximum transmission power of the user equipment for each of the at least one activated serving cell to a base station. In this case, the power headroom includes an information on power status of the user equipment for each of the at least one activated serving cell. |
| US10595282B2 |
Apparatus and method for adjustment of transmitter power in a system
Certain aspects of the present disclosure propose methods for determining power level of one or more transmitters based on a power level of a primary transmitter when the transmitters are located in close proximity of each other. The power levels may be determined such that a combined power of all the transmitters is compliant with regulatory radio frequency (RF) safety requirements. For certain aspects, power level of the lower priority transmitters may be determined utilizing one or more look-up tables. For another aspect, power level of the lower priority transmitters may be calculated using an algorithm based on the power level of the priority transmitter. In aspects, the power level of lower priority transmitters and the time duration for which the transmitters are active may be selected dynamically so that the time averaged power of the transmitters for a defined period of time falls below the RF exposure limit. |
| US10595275B2 |
Wireless quiet enrolment
In a wireless media network a source device provides entertainment content to a sink device over a radio frequency (RF) wireless channel. The source device can go into a receive only quiet enrolment mode until activated by a sink device transmitting enrolment trigger packets or having a signal strength above a certain threshold, thereby improving coexistence with other wireless devices. The source device changes from the quiet enrolment mode to an active enrolment mode when activated by the sink device. |
| US10595272B2 |
Activation system information transmission method, apparatus, and device
The present invention provides an activation system information transmission method, apparatus, and device. The method includes: receiving, by UE, a first system message sent by a base station, where the first system message includes activation indication information and a change indication tag, the activation indication information is used to indicate whether a function indicated in an activation system message is activated, and the change indication tag is used to indicate whether scheduling information of the activation system message changes; obtaining, by the UE, first scheduling information of the activation system message according to the activation indication information and the change indication tag; and reading the activation system message according to the first scheduling information, and selecting, according to the activation indication information and the change indication tag, different manners to obtain the first scheduling information of the activation system message. |
| US10595271B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system for terminal identification and paging signal transmission for terminal in power saving state
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. The present disclosure relates to an operating method of a terminal in a power saving state, a method for identifying a terminal and transmitting a paging signal to the terminal at a base station, and a system including such a terminal and such a base station. |
| US10595268B2 |
Network slice-available area information acquisition method
The present disclosure relates to a communication scheme and system for converging a 5th generation (5G) communication system for supporting a data rate higher than that of a 4th generation (4G) system with an internet of things (IoT) technology. The present disclosure is applicable to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars, connected cars, health care, digital education, retails, and security and safety-related services) based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology. The present disclosure discloses operation methods of a terminal and a network for facilitating a 5G terminal registration procedure in a wireless communication system. |
| US10595265B2 |
Communication system, control terminal, and method for managing communication system
A communication system includes one or more first communication devices mutually communicating via a network, and a first control terminal that controls the one or more first communication devices via the network. First system identification information indicating that the one or more first communication devices belong to a first communication system is attached to the one or more first communication devices. The one or more first communication devices and the first control terminal have a first system management table including the first system identification information and information on the one or more first communication devices. The first control terminal transmits a command via the network to the one or more first communication devices to which the first system identification information is attached. |
| US10595263B2 |
Communication apparatus switching communication route, control method for communication apparatus and storage medium
A communication apparatus aims to maintain directional communication even when a surrounding environment changes. The communication apparatus has a communication unit having a plurality of antenna elements and performs wireless communication with another communication apparatus by directional communication; an image pickup unit configured to shoot a surrounding environment; and a control unit. The communication unit controls directivity of the wireless communication being by changing phases or strengths of signals from the plurality of antenna elements. Before a communication route through which the communication unit is performing the wireless communication with the another communication apparatus is blocked, a switching candidate communication route is set based on a shot image of the surrounding environment shot, whereas if the communication route with the another communication apparatus is blocked, the directivity of the wireless communication by the communication unit is controlled to switch to the switching candidate communication route. |
| US10595262B2 |
Telecommunications apparatus and methods
A wireless telecommunications system includes a base station and a plurality of terminal devices. A first one of the terminal device is configured to communicate with the base station via a second one of the terminal devices, wherein the second one of the terminal device is selected from among a plurality of potential second terminal devices based on a measured characteristic of beacon signaling exchanged between the first terminal device and respective ones of the potential second terminal devices, wherein the beacon signaling is exchanged between the first terminal device and respective ones of the potential second terminal devices for a predetermined period of time. |
| US10595252B2 |
Method and system to support seamless wi-fi to cellular handoff on power constrained device
Methods and systems are disclosed for performing seamless voice call handover and data handoff between a cellular network and a non-cellular (e.g., Wi-Fi) network, by a link budget limited user equipment device (UE) in standalone mode. The cellular radio may be maintained in a non-communication mode when not in use, to prevent power and peak power issues that may be unique to link budget limited devices. In response to poor non-cellular performance in support of a voice call, the UE may transition the cellular radio from the non-communication state to an online state. If the cellular network indicates that packet-switched calls are supported, then the UE may initiate handover of the voice call to the cellular network. Various methods for seamless handoff of data communications are also disclosed, in both the presence and the absence of a voice call. Various metrics are disclosed to enhance handoff determinations. |
| US10595251B2 |
Shared use of cellular networks to provide wireless services
A base station in a first wireless network provides first wireless connectivity to user equipment operated by a subscriber. The first wireless network supports first wireless communications such as non-voice communications. A network management resource receives configuration information assigned to the subscriber operating the user equipment. The configuration information indicates that the subscriber is assigned use of a second wireless network that provides support of second wireless communications (such as voice communications). In response to detecting a trigger event (such as a voice call) indicating a need to switch to use of the second wireless network, the network management resource initiates termination of the first wireless connectivity and establishment of second wireless connectivity between the user equipment and a base station in the second wireless network. |
| US10595245B2 |
Method and apparatus for managing wireless connection switching
A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided to manage wireless connection switching. In the context of a method, an Access Point (AP) may determine whether to direct at least one User Equipment (UE) connected to a local area AP to be connected to a macro AP and may cause, in an instance in which it is determined to direct the at least one UE to be connected to the macro AP, at least one signal to be transmitted to the at least one UE, the at least one signal being configured to direct the at least one UE to connect to the macro AP. The signal may take many different forms and may encode further information such as the portion of the traffic that should be served by the macro AP, a particular Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) resource to be used by the UE, and/or other types of information and/or parameters. |
| US10595244B2 |
Radio base station and method for ascertaining a signal quality of a radio link between the radio base station and at least one radio subscriber station
A radio base station periodically sends first datagrams about an availability of signal parameters measured on the radio base station to ascertain a signal quality of a radio link between a radio base station and at least one radio subscriber station, wherein the radio subscriber station, following initiation of an ascertainment of the signal quality of the radio link between the radio base station and the radio subscriber station and on reception of a first datagram, transmits a second datagram with a request for measurement of signal parameters to the radio base station, and upon reception of a second datagram, the radio base station and the radio subscriber station simultaneously perform captures of respective locally measured signal parameters of the radio link between the radio base station and the radio subscriber station. |
| US10595242B2 |
Federated X2 gateway
A gateway for X2 interface communication is provided, including: an X2 internal interface for communicating with, and coupled to, a plurality of radio access networks (RANs); and an X2 external interface for communicating with, and coupled to, a destination outside of the plurality of RANs, the X2 external interface further including a single X2 endpoint for the plurality of radio access networks, such that the X2 external interface provides a single interface for an external macro cell or core network to interact with the plurality of radio access networks. The gateway may further include a handover module for maintaining X2 signaling associations and transactions for incoming and outbound handovers, including X2 to S1 and S1 to X2 translation. |
| US10595240B2 |
Seamless roaming for clients between access points with WPA-2 encryption
A wireless network system that provides for seamless roaming of client devices is described. The wireless network system includes a plurality of access points. One access point is designated as the primary access point that is responsible for handling encrypted communication with the client device. The primary access point has access to the necessary encryption key(s) for encrypted communication. The primary access point receives broadcast updates from the other access points that includes connection scores. When a connection score for a second access point exceeds the connection score of the current primary access point, the current primary access point designates the second access point as the new primary access point and sends the new primary access point the encryption key(s) for encrypted communication. The handoff is seamless and does not require a new handshake between the new primary access point and the client device. |
| US10595239B2 |
Data transmission method and device
Provided in the present invention are a data transmission method and device. In an embodiment of the present invention, in a condition in which a first node acquires whether an X2 interface is present between the first node and a second node, the first node directly transmits a forwarding address thereof to the second node, to address a problem in the related art regarding how to optimize data forwarding in a scenario of double connection switching, thereby improving flexibility and applicability of the data forwarding. |
| US10595238B2 |
Systems and methods to improve mobility for a mobile device in ecall-only mode
Disclosed are techniques for supporting inter-RAT mobility of a UE in an eCall-only mode. In an aspect, the UE establishes a communication session for an eCall or a test/reconfiguration call, releases the communication session for the eCall or test/reconfiguration call, starts a timer based on at least one of (i) release, by the UE, of a PS signaling connection for a UMTS access for the communication session, (ii) expiration at the UE of a READY timer for GPRS, wherein the READY timer was started by the UE following a PS handover of the communication session from an LTE access to a GSM-GPRS access, (iii) intersystem change by the UE from an LTE access to a GSM-GPRS access or a UMTS access, or (iv) intersystem change by the UE from a GSM access or a UMTS access to an LTE access, and performs an eCall inactivity procedure when the timer expires. |
| US10595236B2 |
Communication method, network side device, and user terminal
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a network side device, and a user terminal. The method includes: establishing, by a user terminal, a connection to a first base station by using a first component carrier; sending, by the first base station, a preprocessing indication message to the user terminal, to indicate that the user terminal is to perform uplink synchronization with a second base station on a second component carrier; and obtaining, by the first base station, a target second base station, and sending a first indication message to the target second base station, to indicate that the user terminal is to perform data transmission with the target second base station. |
| US10595231B2 |
Electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device for joint transmission thereof
A control method of an electronic device for performing joint transmission is provided. The control method includes searching for access points (APs) to retrieve a plurality of APs, determining a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for data transmission based on a signal strength of at least two APs among the plurality of APs, determining the at least two APs as candidate APs for joint transmission by comparing a joint transmission gain time according to the determined MCS and a synchronization time for the at least two APs to perform joint transmission, transmitting information about the candidate APs to an AP control device, and performing data communication with joint APs, which are determined to perform joint transmission by the AP control device, among the candidate APs. |
| US10595227B2 |
Apparatus for simultaneously multiplexing and transmitting broadband traffic and machine-to-machine communication traffic or ultra-low-delay communication traffic using same resource and method therefor
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for simultaneously multiplexing and transmitting a broadband traffic and a machine-to-machine traffic or an ultra-reliable low latency communication traffic using the same resource. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance efficiency of resources when an eMBB traffic and an mMTC traffic or an uRLLC traffic are multiplexed, by spreading and transmitting intermittent data generated in an MTC terminal with superimposition on a subcarrier resource allocated to an eMBB terminal without reservation on a time axis while sharing a high-speed data resource in an OFDMA system and transmitting an uRLCC terminal requiring a short transmission latency time with superimposition on one symbol on a frequency axis. |
| US10595225B2 |
Phase-noise compensation reference signal configuration reporting and signaling
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may report a phase-noise compensation reference signal (PCRS) configuration to a base station to enable per-UE PCRS signaling. For example, a UE may operate in a wireless communications system using carrier frequencies greater than 6 GHz, which may be affected by phase noise. The UE may accordingly determine a PCRS configuration based on a capability to receive signals. The PCRS configuration may include a resource mapping for one or more PCRS, a number of PCRS ports used for PCRS, a multiplexing scheme for one or more PCRS ports, or the UE's phase noise estimation capability. The UE may then transmit a reporting message including the PCRS configuration to a base station. The base station may use the PCRS configuration for PCRS transmissions to the UE. |
| US10595224B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving status report comprising received status of packet data in a mobile communication system
A method for transmitting packet data units Packet Data Units (PDUs) at a PDU transmitter in a communication system is provided. The method includes transmitting a first PDU comprising a PDU header and a data portion, receiving Negative Acknowledgement NACK information for the first PDU, segmenting the first PDU to form one or more PDU segments if a size of a second PDU for retransmission is smaller than a size of the first PDU, wherein each of the one or more PDU segment comprises a PDU segment header and a data portion, and transmitting the one or more PDU segment to a PDU receiver. |
| US10595222B2 |
Enabling cross-layer receiver oriented dynamic multicast in cellular access
A method performed by a user equipment (UE) for enabling cross-layer receiver oriented dynamic multicast in cellular access. The method includes receiving an information-centric networking content-identifier (ICN-CID) from an application. The method generates a content medium access control identifier (CMAC-ID) using the ICN-CID. The CMAC-ID maps the ICN-CID to a medium access control (MAC) layer. |
| US10595221B2 |
Method of MDT information logging and reporting
A method of MDT information logging and problem event reporting is provided. The method supports provisioning of reference events to enable correlation of system time and the problem occurrence. In one embodiment, a problem event report includes time information directly or indirectly related to a reference event. A method of handling battery condition is also provided. The method supports autonomously suspending or resuming OAM activities in MDT based on predefined battery condition. In one embodiment, a testable battery condition handling is designed for MDT logging. |
| US10595219B2 |
First network node, a second network node and methods therein
A method in a first network node for determining a latency of a transmission link between the first network node and a second network node in a communications network. The first network node transmits an electromagnetic signal to the second network node over the transmission link as a first Frequency-Division Multiplexed (FDM) signal comprised in a first electromagnetic carrier also comprising payload data. The first network node receives the electromagnetic signal from the second network node over the transmission link, wherein the electromagnetic signal has been transmitted from the second network node as a second FDM signal comprised in a second electromagnetic carrier also comprising payload data. The first network node determines the latency of the transmission link based on a phase difference between the transmitted electromagnetic signal and the received electromagnetic signal. |
| US10595216B2 |
Monitoring of channel stability and interference in wireless networks
The stability of a channel in a wireless network is evaluated at a node. Upon transmitting a packet from the node on a network channel, a first counter associated with the channel is incremented. Upon receiving an acknowledgment packet responsive to the transmitted packet, a second counter associated with the channel is incremented. A stability metric for the channel is computed based on values stored in the first and second counters. Additionally, interference on a channel of the network is measured at a node. Upon determining that no packet is received during a predetermined time-period on the channel, a received signal strength (RSS) is measured on the channel at an end of the predetermined time-period. Alternatively, upon determining that a packet is received during the predetermined time-period on the channel, the RSS is measured on the channel following completion of the transmission of the packet on the channel. |
| US10595214B2 |
Identifying, avoiding, and/or allowing limited access to sub-optimal cells
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and devices are described for managing wireless communication at a user equipment (UE). An exemplary method includes adding an identifier of a cell to a sub-optimal cell list based at least in part on a cell classification determination made by the UE, and avoiding a cell access procedure for the cell based at least in part on inclusion of the identifier in the sub-optimal cell list. Another exemplary method includes maintaining a sub-optimal cell list and an associated priority service exception list, initiating a service on the priority service exception list, identifying inclusion of a cell on the sub-optimal cell list, where the cell is associated with a cell access procedure initiated for the service, and accessing the cell included in the sub-optimal cell list based at least in part on inclusion of the service in the priority service exception list. |
| US10595213B2 |
Method and apparatus for configuring secondary cell, and host
The present application relates to the field of communications technologies, and embodiments of the present application disclose a method and an apparatus for configuring a secondary cell, and a host, where the method includes: receiving a secondary cell configuration message sent by a first base station, where the secondary cell configuration message includes a secondary cell index configured by the first base station for a secondary cell. |
| US10595207B2 |
Methods for verifying data integrity
A method for verifying the integrity of data in a message by a data processing device, the message comprising a plurality of packets, the method comprising: receiving, at the device from a first resource, a manifest associated with the message, the manifest comprising a plurality of group check values for the plurality of packets; receiving, at the device, from the first or a different resource, the message; generating a first progression of rolling hashes for the plurality of packets; deriving group check values from the first progression of rolling hashes for groups of the plurality of packets along one or more paths; verifying the integrity of the data in the message based on or in response to a determination that the derived group check values correspond to the plurality of group check values in the manifest. |
| US10595206B1 |
Systems and methods for independent multi-challenge multi-level authentication
Embodiments disclosed herein describe multi-challenge, multi-level authentication systems, methods and products. Each authentication challenge may be independent of other challenges and may be associated with a particular network resource or functionality. Counters may track the number of attempts for each authentication challenge and each type of network resource and functionality. Each authentication challenge, network resource, or network functionality may be independently locked and unlocked based on the attempts tracked by the counters. Furthermore, the authentication system may configure the authentication challenges hierarchically, and a higher level challenge may unlock a locked lower level challenge. Therefore, embodiments disclosed herein significantly improve upon the conventional all-in/all-out binary authentication systems and methods. |
| US10595204B2 |
Flexible remote server validation
In some database systems, multiple servers may be deployed with different configurations based on stacks, applications, or services associated with the servers. Such systems may perform server validations to determine whether the servers are deployed with the correct configurations. A testing server may validate one or more target servers using metadata and parameters of the target servers. The testing server may receive parameters corresponding to a configuration file, and the testing server may select a subset of validation routines to perform for each target server based on metadata in the configuration file. In this way, the testing server may perform the same validation process for each target server, but may perform a different subset of validation routines. The testing server may execute code containing the selected subset of validation routines remotely against the target server, and may determine whether the server was configured correctly. |
| US10595202B2 |
Dynamic access to hosted applications
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for providing an enrolled device with smart access to hosted applications are presented. In some embodiments, a computing platform having at least one processor, a memory, and a communication interface may receive, via the communication interface, end point analysis information associated with an enrolled device. Subsequently, the computing platform may analyze the end point analysis information associated with the enrolled device to determine whether to selectively enable or disable hosted application functionality based on one or more smart access policies. Then, the computing platform may provide, via the communication interface, to the enrolled device, a hosted application experience based on analyzing the end point analysis information associated with the enrolled device and determining whether to selectively enable or disable the hosted application functionality based on the one or more smart access policies. |
| US10595198B2 |
Communication method and device
A communication method includes receiving by a SGSN a context request message from a mobility management entity (MME), obtaining by the SGSN an authentication vector-related key, and calculating by the SGSN a root key according to the authentication vector-related key. In addition, the method further includes sending by the SGSN a context response message including the root key to the MME, wherein the MME derives a NAS protection key according to the root key. |
| US10595197B2 |
Apparatus for secure hearing device communication and related method
The disclosure provides a client device for hearing device communication and related method. The client device comprises a processing unit, a memory unit, and an interface. The processing unit is configured to send a session request for a session to the hearing device via the interface. The processing unit is configured to receive a session response from the hearing device via the interface. The processing unit is configured to obtain a session key based on e.g. the session response. The processing unit is configured to determine hearing device data and/or to generate session data e.g. based on the session key and the hearing device data. The processing unit is configured to send the session data to the hearing device via the interface. |
| US10595195B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting UE ID in wireless communication system
Provided are a method for receiving, by a base station, a user equipment identity (UE ID) in a wireless communication system, and a device for supporting the same. The base station transmits, to a mobility management entity (MME), uplink data and release assistance information transmitted by the UE and receives the UE ID from the MME, wherein the release assistance information can indicate whether transmission of downlink data according to transmission of uplink data is expected. |
| US10595190B2 |
Virtual mobile management entity management
The present disclosure provides systems for instantiating and terminating a MME VNF. The MME VNF is instantiated and/or terminated using an EM, a NM, a VNFM, a VIM, a NFVO and/or a catalog. Instantiating an MME VNF includes on-boarding the VNF package, creating a managed element, executing the enabled VNF package, instantiating the MME VNF instance, creating the MME function and modifying the MME pool to add the MME VNF instance. Terminating the MME VNF includes decommissioning the MME VNF services, modifying the MME pool to remove the MME VNF from the MME pool, and terminating the MME VNF instance. |
| US10595189B2 |
Communication method, mobile network system and device
A serving gateway includes a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor configured to process the instructions to, if a mobility management node performs restarting thereof, maintain at least one specific S5/S8 bearer between the serving gateway and a packet data network gateway eligible for restoration of network initiated communication services and release all other S5/S8 bearers. |
| US10595188B2 |
Method for group message transmission in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
A method for transmitting, by a first mobility management entity (MME), a group message in group units, to which a plurality of terminals belong, in a wireless communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: receiving a group message request message requesting for transmission of the group message, wherein the group message request message includes a group identifier (ID) of a group to receive the group message, delivery contents to be transmitted to the group, and validity time which buffers the delivery contents; detecting a first terminal connected to the first MME within the validity time; confirming whether the group ID of the detected first terminal is identical to the group ID of the group message request message; and, if the two group IDs are identical, transmitting the delivery contents to the first terminal. |
| US10595184B2 |
D2D discovery
There is disclosed a method for operating a network node (100) in a wireless communication network, the method comprising configuring at least one D2D discovery transmitting pool and/or at least one D2D discovery receiving pool. There are also disclosed related methods and devices. |
| US10595178B2 |
Listing service registrations through a mobile number
An approach is provided in which an information handling system identifies registration-based messages sent from multiple application services over a computer network to a mobile device. The registration-based messages correspond to registering a first mobile number assigned to the mobile device to the multiple application services. The information handling system combines registration information extracted from each of the registration-based messages into a set of registration results and provides the set of registration results to a user assigned to the mobile number. Next, the information handling system receives a request from the user to migrate a selected set of the services to a second mobile number and automatically registers the second mobile number to the selected set of the services. In turn, the information handling system provides a set of migration results to the user that indicate the second mobile number is registered to the selected set of services. |
| US10595172B2 |
Decentralized systems and methods for facilitating social discovery
A method includes: obtaining, by a first device associated with a first user, descriptive information from a second device associated with a second user; determining whether the first device has received a user photograph of the second user of the second device; in response to determining that the first device has not received a user photograph: establishing a connection with the second device; receiving a user photograph; determining whether a request for a user photograph of the first user is received from the second device; in response to determining that a request for a user photograph of the first user is received from the second device, transmitting a user photograph to the second device; and terminating the connection with the second device; and displaying, to the first user of the first device, at least one of the user photograph and the descriptive information. |
| US10595171B2 |
Dedicated uplink channel for multimedia multicast services in a wireless communication network
A wireless communication network includes a plurality of cells, where at least one of the cells periodically transmits content to a plurality of user devices in a predetermined geographic area over one or more dedicated downlink channels as a multimedia broadcast multicast service. The at least one cell receive messages from one or more of the plurality of user devices over one or more dedicated uplink channels, where the messages relate to feedback in the form of messages and/or content pertaining to the content received by the one or more of the plurality of user devices. |
| US10595170B2 |
Enhancement of MT SM delivery for eDRX enabled mobile terminals
The invention relates to mobility management nodes and methods of the mobility management nodes of enabling delivery of a Mobile Terminating (MT) Short Message (SM) to a mobile terminal. In a first aspect of the invention, a method of a mobility management node is provided for enabling delivery of a MT SM to a mobile terminal which currently is in extended idle mode Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) mode. The method comprises receiving an indication from a Short Message Service Gateway Mobile Switching Centre (SMS-GMSC) that the SM is to be delivered, receiving a notification that the mobile terminal has exited an eDRX mode before a paging occasion has occurred, and submitting, in response to the notification, a message indicating to the SMS-GMSC that the mobile terminal is available for delivery of the SM. |
| US10595169B2 |
Message extension app store
A service for providing messaging extension apps can be an online store that can be browsed and searched for the apps. The store uses extension app identifiers which are related to app identifiers that are sent between devices in a conversation of messages so that a receiving device can, when it does not have the extension app installed to interact with received content, use the extension app identifier to download and install the required extension app. In one embodiment, the download and install can occur while the messaging app remains the foreground app, and the messaging app adds an icon of the newly installed extension app into a browsable tray in the UI of the messaging app. |
| US10595165B2 |
Device location tracking with tag antenna switching
In one embodiment, a method is performed. A device may receive an antenna state configuration and a sequence from a wireless access point (AP) device. A plurality of antenna states configured on the device may be selected based on the antenna state configuration and the sequence. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) measurement may be determined. A beacon signal may be transmitted for each selected antenna state. Each transmitted beacon signal may indicate a corresponding selected antenna state. |
| US10595164B2 |
Inferring user equipment location data based on sector transition
Determining a location of a user equipment (UE) based on historical location data and historical sector transition data is disclosed. A correlation between historic location information and a historic sector transition can be determined. The correlation can be stored in a searchable data set. A location of a current UE can be inferred based on a sector transition of the current UE. The sector transition of the current UE can be searched against the data set to indicate a likely location of the current UE based on historical information. The searchable data set can be based on sparse location data enabling location determinations for a current UE that can otherwise lack location services. Moreover, an order of a sector transition can imbue a directionality to stored location information such that a likely location in a sector can be correlated to a transition from a prior sector of a network session of the UE. |
| US10595163B2 |
Apparatus and method for updating directions to a container
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for updating directions to a container. In one embodiment an apparatus for updating directions to a container comprises a container housing, a movement sensor attached to the container housing, a wireless transceiver; and a control circuit coupled to the movement sensor and the wireless transceiver. The control circuit being configured to: detect a relocation of the container housing via the movement sensor, determine an estimated new location of the container, and send, via the wireless transceiver, the estimated new location to a computing device to initiate an update of a direction to the container. |
| US10595160B2 |
Recreational vehicle group management system
Systems and methods are provided to permit groups of recreational vehicle riders and others the ability to quickly create and join groups without prior knowledge of the contact information of everyone in the group. In one embodiment, groups are joinable based on the proximity information of the prospective member and the current group members. |
| US10595155B2 |
Vehicle occupant position determination
A method and system for determining a driver is provided. The method includes receiving and analyzing GPS data identifying locations of GPS enabled devices of a plurality of users. A group of users are determined to be located within a specified proximity to each other based on the analysis. The group of users are determined, based on an altitude, velocity, and a vector of the group of users, to be located within a vehicle. A position and role for each user with respect to the vehicle is determined. Selected functions of each GPS enabled device are controlled based on each role. |
| US10595153B2 |
Apparatus and method for generating a plurality of audio channels
An apparatus for generating a plurality of audio channels for a first speaker setup is characterized by an imaginary speaker determiner, an energy distribution calculator, a processor and a renderer. The imaginary speaker determiner is configured to determine a position of an imaginary speaker not contained in the first speaker setup to obtain a second speaker setup containing the imaginary speaker. The energy distribution calculator is configured to calculate an energy distribution from the imaginary speaker to the other speakers in the second speaker setup. The processor is configured to repeat the energy distribution to obtain a downmix information for a downmix from the second speaker setup to the first speaker setup. The renderer is configured to generate the plurality of audio channels using the downmix information. |
| US10595151B1 |
Compensation of own voice occlusion
A method of equalising sound in a headset comprising an internal microphone configured to generate a first audio signal, an external microphone configured to generate a second audio signal, a speaker, and one or more processors coupled between the speaker the external microphone, and the internal microphone, the method comprising: while the headset is worn by a user: determining a first audio transfer function between the first audio signal and the second audio signal in the presence of sound at the external microphone; and determining a second audio transfer function between a speaker input signal and the first audio signal with the speaker being driven by the speaker input signal; determining an electrical transfer function of the one or more processors; determining a closed-ear transfer function based on the first audio transfer function, the second audio transfer function and the electrical transfer function; and equalising the first audio signal based on a comparison between the closed-ear transfer function and an open-ear transfer function to generate an equalised first audio signal. |
| US10595147B2 |
Method of providing to user 3D sound in virtual environment
The invention provides the following items: A method of interactive providing a music composition to user; A method of using 3D sound for orientation of a user on the remote target; A method of providing a computer game to play blindfold; The method of providing to a user the interactive applications with unlimited locomotion. The inventions are based on ability of human binaural hearing and possibility to provide 3D sound to headphones to user from objects in virtual space. User is immersing into virtual space represented by sound objects. Using the user position and orientation in virtual space and position of every sound objects in virtual space, it is possible calculate and provide to a left and a right user's ears 3D sound using Head-Related Transfer Function. With such 3D sound user is able to localize the sound source position and interact with the sound object even blindfold. |
| US10595146B2 |
Methods and systems for extracting location-diffused ambient sound from a real-world scene
An exemplary ambient sound extraction system accesses a location-confined A-format signal that includes a first set of audio signals captured by different capsules of a multi-capsule microphone disposed at a first location with respect to a capture zone of a real-world scene. The ambient sound extraction system also accesses a second set of audio signals captured by a plurality of microphones disposed at a plurality of other locations with respect to the capture zone. The ambient sound extraction system generates a location-diffused A-format signal. The location-diffused A-format signal includes a third set of audio signals that is based on the first and second sets of audio signals. Based on the location-diffused A-format signal, the ambient sound extraction system generates a location-diffused B-format signal representative of ambient sound in the capture zone. Corresponding methods are also disclosed. |
| US10595144B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating audio content
In method the following is performed: receiving input audio content representing mixed audio sources; separating the mixed audio sources, thereby obtaining separated audio source signals and a residual signal; and generating output audio content by mixing the separated audio source signals and the residual signal. |
| US10595141B2 |
DACS actuator
A compensation system for an implantable actuator is disclosed where the implantable actuator includes a sealed housing containing a driving arrangement for the actuator. The compensation system includes an external pressure sensor for measuring an external pressure outside of the sealed housing and a compensation module for determining a compensation factor for the implantable actuator based on the external pressure. In one embodiment, the compensation is directed to a direct acoustic cochlear stimulation (DACS) implantable actuator. |
| US10595139B2 |
Cochlear hearing device with cable antenna
A hearing aid device comprising a behind-the-ear part, an at-the-head part, a coupling element, a second antenna, and a wireless interface is disclosed. The behind-the-ear part is adapted for being arranged at an ear of a user and for providing a low frequency signal comprising audio. The at-the-head part is adapted for being arranged at the head of the user. The at-the-head part includes a first antenna adapted to communicate with an implant part comprising at least one cochlear electrode adapted for being arranged in the cochlea in proximity of an auditory nerve of the user. The coupling element couples the behind-the-ear part and the at-the-head part and is adapted for transmitting the low frequency signal comprising audio to the at-the-head part. The second antenna is adapted for communicating at high frequency with an external unit. The wireless interface is adapted for receiving and/or sending data via the second antenna. The at-the-head part is adapted for providing the low frequency signal comprising audio to the at least one cochlear electrode. The at least one cochlear electrode is adapted for converting the low frequency signal comprising audio to an output signal perceivable by a user as sound. The coupling element comprises an electrically conducting element coupled to the wireless interface. The electrically conducting element is at least a part of the second antenna and adapted for transferring the signal comprising audio at a low frequency from the behind-the-ear part to the at-the-head part and for transmitting and/or receiving high frequency signals via the second antenna. |
| US10595136B2 |
Method for operating a hearing device and hearing device system
A method operates a hearing device. A first input signal is generated by a first input transducer of the hearing device from an ambient sound signal. An external input transducer outside of the hearing device generates an external input signal from the ambient sound signal. A relative transfer function from the external input transducer to the hearing device with respect to a target signal source is ascertained based on the first input signal and/or external input signal. The external input signal is filtered by the relative transfer function, thereby generating an estimated target signal. Noise suppression takes place in the hearing device based on the estimated target signal. |
| US10595133B2 |
Microphone module
A microphone module includes a first MEMS microphone and a second MEMS microphone, wherein the first MEMS microphone includes a first modulator, and wherein the second MEMS microphone includes a second modulator. For the purpose of noise reduction, a defined offset can be applied to an input of the first modulator or of the second modulator. Alternatively, for the purpose of noise reduction, the first modulator and the second modulator can be operated with different modulation frequencies. |
| US10595128B2 |
Passive and active virtual height filter systems for upward firing drivers
Embodiments are directed to a virtual height filter for use with or in an upward-firing speaker system that reflects sound off a ceiling to a listening location at a distance from a speaker, and that provides height cues to reproduce audio objects that have overhead audio components. A virtual height filter based on a directional hearing model is applied to the upward-firing driver signal to improve the perception of height for audio signals transmitted by the virtual height speaker to provide optimum reproduction of the overhead reflected sound. The virtual height filter is provided by any one or combination of analog or digital filter circuits, or mechanical structures including speaker grill, enclosure, or driver design or configuration. |
| US10595124B2 |
Full duplex contactless communication systems and methods for the use thereof
A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement for cabled Standards-based interfaces (such as USB, I2S) which handles data transfer requirements associated with the Standard, and capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing enclosing the devices. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips. Conductive paths or an inductive link providing power between devices. An audio adapter communicates over a contactless link with a source device, and via a physical link with a destination device such as a conventional headset. Power may be provided to the adapter from the source device, and by the adapter to the destination device. |
| US10595123B2 |
Systems and methods for tracking a cleaning device in a shopping space
Systems, apparatuses and methods are provided for tracking cleaning devices in a shopping space. A system for tracking cleaning devices comprises: a sound sensor array, a cleaning device database storing location information and sound profiles associated with a plurality of cleaning device identifiers, and a control circuit configured to: identify a cleaning device sound made by a movement of a cleaning device, determine a current location of the cleaning device based on the cleaning device sound, match the cleaning device to a cleaning device identifier in the cleaning device database, update the location information associated the cleaning device identifier in the cleaning device database based on the current location of the cleaning device, update the sound profile of the cleaning device identifier based on the cleaning device sound captured by the sound sensor array, and determine that a component of the cleaning device needs to be replaced. |
| US10595122B2 |
Audio processing device, audio processing method, and computer program product
The disclosure provides an audio processing device, an audio processing method for controlling a plurality of speakers, and a computer program product. The audio processing device includes a memory, a transceiver, and a processor. The memory stores a plurality of modules. The transceiver is wirelessly paired with a plurality of speakers. The processor executes the modules to perform following steps: requesting each of the speakers to output an audio positioning signal; collecting the audio positioning signal from each of the speakers; retrieving a location of each of the speakers relative to the audio processing device according to the audio positioning signal from each of the speakers; adjusting a plurality of audio contents based on the location of each of the speakers relative to the audio processing device; and sending the audio contents to the speakers to control the speakers outputting the audio contents. |
| US10595121B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a display panel displaying an image, a rear cover supporting the display panel, and a vibration generating device vibrating the display panel. The vibration generating device includes a sound generating module spaced apart from a rear surface of the display panel. Accordingly, shaking of the display panel is prevented, and heat is prevented from being transferred to the display panel. |
| US10595119B2 |
Apparatus for managing distortion in a signal path and method
Apparatus for managing and/or reducing harmonic distortion arising with an audio signal including a phase generator for generating at least one phase-difference signal or a reference audio signal generated by the phase generator, wherein the or each constant phase difference is adapted to provide cancellation of the harmonic distortion components arising along the signal path. Respective amplifier channels for receiving and separately amplifying the audio signal acting as a reference audio signal are also provided as are respective loudspeaker channels for receiving and separately producing sound corresponding to the amplified audio wherein each loudspeaker channel has substantially equal performance parameters and is adapted to radiate the sound relative to other loudspeaker channels to produce a combined sound that corresponds to the audio signal with harmonic distortion components that are reduced compared to the harmonic distortion components arising along the signal path. |
| US10595118B2 |
System, method and apparatus for translating, converting and/or transforming audio energy into haptic and/or visual representation
A device can be worn by a user and can include a microphone to analyze music and other sound in the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the device can translate audio into a haptic and/or light of the sound's or music's bassline, in real-time. In one embodiment, no music is recorded by the device. The haptic or vibrational representation of the music can be generated by a motor. In some examples, the light representation of the music can be generated via a red/green/blue light emitting diode. |
| US10595114B2 |
Adaptive headphone system
Various implementations include headphone systems configured to adapt to changes in user environment. In some particular cases, a headphone system includes at least one headphone including an acoustic transducer having a sound-radiating surface for providing an audio output; a sensor system configured to detect an environmental condition proximate the at least one headphone; and a control system coupled with the at least one headphone and the sensor system, the control system configured to: receive data about the environmental condition from the sensor system; and modify the audio output at the at least one headphone in response to a change in the environmental condition, wherein the audio output includes a continuous audio output provided across a transition between environmental conditions and is configured to vary with the change in the environmental condition. |
| US10595113B2 |
Headphone eartips with internal support components for outer eartip bodies
Headphone eartips with internal support components and methods for making the same are provided. Different support components may provide specific amounts and types of additional rigidity at specific portions of an exterior surface of an outer eartip body that may be expected to interface with specific portions of an ear canal geometry when an eartip subassembly is positioned within the ear canal, such that the eartip subassembly may conform to the various shapes of the ear canal while maintaining an acoustic seal. |
| US10595111B2 |
Earbud frame for acoustic driver and complimentary ear tip
An earbud may include an acoustic driver. The acoustic driver may include a diaphragm and a magnetic circuit. A frame of the acoustic driver may be integrated with the earbud. |
| US10595110B2 |
Microphone device
There is provided a microphone device for transmitting a collected audio signal to a receiving device wirelessly. The microphone device includes a battery, a current suppresser that is connected in series with the battery and suppresses a current from the battery and a plurality of transformers each of which is connected in series between the current suppresser and each of a plurality of loads and outputs a voltage in response to a corresponding load of the plurality of loads connected thereto based on an output of the current suppresser. |
| US10595098B2 |
Derivative media content systems and methods
A system for generating video clips includes a video processing system configured to receive computer vision (CV) output data, which includes optical character recognition (OCR) text of graphics from a video, time codes for the OCR text of the graphics, and ontology classifiers for the OCR text. The video processing system includes a file storage and database system configured to store the video, and to store the CV output data according to an ontology associated with the ontology classifiers. A CV moments module of the video processing system is configured to identify themes contained in the CV output data using the ontology classifiers, the ontology, and natural language processing (NLP), and to identify time codes associated with the identified themes. A video clip generator of the video processing system is configured to generate video clips of the video based on the identified time codes. |
| US10595094B2 |
Systems and methods of displaying content
A device for enabling content selection is configured to display a program guide that presents a plurality of icon groupings. Each icon grouping corresponds to one of a plurality of sub-categories within a category of media content. An icon in an icon grouping representing a media content item within a sub-category of the plurality of sub-categories. The device is further configured to receive a first input indicative of a selection of the icon grouping and based on the received first input, update the programming guide to present the icon grouping for selection. The updating of the program guide includes changing a manner in which the icons of the icon grouping are organized within the icon grouping. The device is further configured to perform an operation associated with the icon from the icon grouping based on a second input indicative of a selection of the icon. |
| US10595091B2 |
Presentation of an avatar in association with a merchant system
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an avatar engine having a controller to retrieve a user profile, cause a presentation device to present a user an avatar having characteristics that correlate to the user profile, detect one or more responses of the user, identify from the one or more responses a need to communicate with a merchant system, establish a communication session with the merchant system, receive a notification from the merchant system of a merchant avatar engine, establish communication with the merchant avatar engine, adapt the characteristics of the avatar at least in part according to instructions supplied by the merchant avatar engine, and cause the presentation device to present the user the adapted avatar. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10595085B2 |
Display apparatus, server, system and information-providing methods thereof
Disclosed are a display apparatus, a server, a system and information providing methods thereof, in which the display apparatus can provide personalization or grouping information optimized to a changed individual or group without substantive authentication and login procedures for a user even though the individual or group using the corresponding apparatus is changed, The display apparatus includes: a display configured to display an image; a communicator configured to communicate with a server; a user recognizer configured to acquire recognition information about a user; a storage configured to store reference recognition information for determining whether the user is a server user having relation with the display apparatus; and a controller configured to determine the server user corresponding to the user by comparing the recognition information about the user acquired by the user recognizer with the reference recognition information stored in the storage, request and receive server information including personalization information of the determined server user from the server, and display requested information on the display based on the received server information when the user makes a request for the information. |
| US10595084B2 |
Television channel display device and method thereof
An Internet Protocol television system includes a set-top box that receives requests to display video streams being transmitted to a household. In response to the request, the set-top box provides a list of the video streams to a display device. The list includes options to terminate transmission of one or more of the streams. This allows a user to determine which video streams should be transmitted when bandwidth limitations are reached. |
| US10595082B2 |
Delivering content
In one embodiment there is disclosed a content delivery system comprising: a communications network; a media component connected to the communications network, the media component configured to deliver media content for playout at a user device; an auxiliary content component connected to the communications network for providing auxiliary content for playout at a user device; an engagement monitoring component configured to monitor user engagement with auxiliary content played out at the user device; a storage component which holds engagement monitoring data in association with user identifiers; a content control module configured to receive, from a user device, a request for auxiliary content to be inserted in a playout session for playout at the user device, and selectively control delivery of the auxiliary content based on the engagement monitoring data associated with a user identifier for the user device. |
| US10595081B2 |
Encoding device and method, decoding device and method, editing device and method, recording medium, and program
The present invention relates to an encoding device and a method, a decoding device and a method, an editing device and a method, a storage medium, and a program which can perform encoding and decoding so that buffer failure does not occur. Information, such as a minimum bit rate, a minimum buffer size, and a minimum initial delay time, is contained in a random access point header contained in an accessible point in a bitstream. A bitsteam analyzing unit 72 analyzes an input bitstream, sets the above-mentioned information, and outputs the resulting information to a buffer-information adding unit 73. The buffer-information adding unit 73 adds the input information to the input bitstream and outputs the resulting bitstream. The present invention is applicable to an encoding device and a decoding device which process bitstreams. |