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| US10625502B2 |
Piezoelectric print head and piezoelectric ink jet printer
A piezoelectric print head includes a piezoelectric element, a nozzle that ejects liquid when a piezoelectric element is driven, a transmission gate that switches between supply and non-supply of a driving signal for driving the piezoelectric element to the piezoelectric element, a micro-vibration controller that changes a waveform select signal supplied from outside and outputs the waveform select signal if a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a decoder circuit that controls ON/OFF of the transmission gate based on the waveform select signal output from the micro-vibration controller. |
| US10625499B2 |
Method for detecting and compensating for defective print heads in an inkjet printing machine by stochastic print head monitoring
A method for detecting and compensating for defective print heads in an inkjet printing machine uses a computer to analyze printing nozzle test charts and/or area coverage elements to obtain characteristic values of individual printing nozzles in a print head, to calculate the failure probabilities of these printing nozzles on the basis of thresholds, and to compensate for a printing nozzle that exceeds a specified failure probability. The computer uses the individual failure probabilities of the individual printing nozzles in a print head to calculate the failure probability of the print head and initiates compensation measures as a function of the calculation. The thresholds correspond to a multi-dimensional characteristic value threshold based on which the computer calculates the failure probability of a printing nozzle by using an algorithm including kernel density estimation through a multidimensional distribution function. |
| US10625496B1 |
Film laminator for cell phones
According to the utility model, there is provided a film laminator for cell phones, useful for film lamination on a surface of a cell phone, including: a cell phone fixing plate, on which a through hole for receiving the cell phone is established, and a top surface of which is a horizontal face; with at least one position limiting plate for abutting the cell phone within the through hole being also fixed on the top surface. The film laminator for cell phones further includes: a film laminating plate for fixing a cell phone film; one end of which is hinged to the cell phone fixing plate, and the other end of which is movable freely so that the film laminating plate is bonded with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate. With respect to the film laminator for cell phones according to the utility model, because the position limiting plate is provided on the cell phone fixing plate, the surface of the cell phone to which a film is to be attached can handily be kept in flush with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate. Upon film lamination, the film laminating plate can contact with the top surface of the cell phone fixing plate and the surface of the cell phone to which a film is to be attached at the same time, so that the stress that is laid on it in the course of film lamination is very even, and a good effect of film lamination is obtained. |
| US10625495B2 |
Scratch repair film
Provided is a scratch self-repairing film including a hardcoat layer that has surface hardness, flexibility, and heat resistance at high levels and offers excellent workability. The scratch self-repairing film according to the present invention includes a substrate layer, a hardcoat layer on or over one side of the substrate layer, and a flexible resin layer on or over the other side of the substrate layer. The hardcoat layer includes a cured product of a curable composition. The curable composition includes a cationically curable silicone resin and a leveling agent. The cationically curable silicone resin includes a silsesquioxane unit. The cationically curable silicone resin includes an epoxy-containing monomeric unit in a proportion of 50 mole percent or more of the totality of all monomeric units and has a number-average molecular weight of 1000 to 3000. |
| US10625494B2 |
Manufacturing of decorative surfaces
A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces includes, in order, the steps of a) inkjet printing an image on a first thermoplastic foil by jetting and UV curing one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks on the first thermoplastic foil; b) applying on the inkjet printed image a second thermoplastic foil carrying a layer containing a vinylchloride-vinylacetate-vinylalcohol copolymer with the layer facing the inkjet printed image on the first thermoplastic foil; and c) heat pressing the first and second thermoplastic foils into a decorative laminate; wherein at least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is transparent, and the one or more pigmented free radical UV curable inkjet inks contain a polymerizable composition having: 30 to 90 wt % of one or more compounds with one ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group; 10 to 70 wt % of one or more compounds with two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups; and 0 to 10 wt % of one or more compounds with three or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups. |
| US10625493B2 |
Sealant film and laminate film
A sealant film used by being laminated on a substrate includes a sealing layer including a first polyolefin resin and an antifogging agent and a first resin layer including 10% to 40% by mass of a cyclic polyolefin resin and 60% to 90% by mass of a second polyolefin resin, wherein the second polyolefin resin is not a cyclic polyolefin resin. The first resin layer is disposed on a surface of the sealing layer, and has a phase-separated structure in which the cyclic polyolefin resin is dispersed in the form of a layer in the second polyolefin resin. |
| US10625491B2 |
Flexible device
The present disclosure provides a flexible device, including a flexible module, a flexible support structure arranged opposite to the flexible module, and an adhesive structure configured to adhere the flexible module to the flexible support structure, and enable the flexible module to be slidable relative to the flexible support structure in the case that the flexible device is being bent. |
| US10625487B2 |
Tubing for brake and fuel systems incorporating graphene impregnated polyamides
A coated metal pipe for use as an automotive fluid transport tube and including any of a single or double walled tubing formed into a circular cross sectional profile. An intermediate primer layer is applied over the tubing. A polyamide incorporating a graphene powder is further applied over the intermediate layer. |
| US10625486B2 |
Methods of producing thermoplastic composites using fabric-based thermoplastic prepregs
A thermoplastic product includes a fabric-based reinforcing sheet and a polymerized thermoplastic material. The fabric-based reinforcing sheet is wound about a mandrel to form a plurality of layers having a cross-sectional shape that corresponds to the mandrel. The fabric-based reinforcing sheet includes a plurality of fiber bundles, which may have a bidirectional orientation or configuration. A polymerized thermoplastic material is disposed within each layer of the fabric-based reinforcing sheet. The polymerized thermoplastic material bonds each layer of the fabric-based reinforcing sheet to an adjacent layer. |
| US10625485B2 |
Polymeric rule die, and formulations therefor
Die and counter-die systems, polymeric rule dies for such systems, and polymeric formulations suitable for producing such rule dies using digital rule writing. There is provided a rule die for pressure-contacting of a cardboard workpiece surface, including: (a) a die body; and (b) at least one elongate polymeric rule, each rule having: (i) a first elongate base surface adhesively attached to a surface of the die body; and (ii) an elongate protrusion, distally protruding from the die body, the elongate protrusion having an elongate die surface, the elongate die surface including a polymeric material, the elongate die surface having a contact surface adapted to contact the workpiece surface; the contact surface having a length of at least 5 mm and a first width (W) within a range of 0.4 to 1.0 mm, the rule having a height (H) within a range of 1.0 to 4.5 mm; wherein, over a total length of the contact surface, the contact surface having at most 5 surface pocks/meter, the pocks having a diameter above 0.1 mm. |
| US10625481B2 |
Vulcanising mould for manufacturing tyres for vehicle wheels
A green tyre has a symmetric profile in radial section having a radially outer tread band, two radially inner beads and two sidewalls each extended from one edge of the tread band to one of the beads. During a moulding and vulcanisation treatment of the green tyre, a movement is imposed to the tread band with respect to the beads along a direction parallel to a rotation axis of the tyre, to obtain a moulded and vulcanised tyre having an asymmetric profile in radial section. A mould for vulcanizing tyres for vehicle wheels is also described, having a tread wall axially asymmetric with respect to a middle line plane of the mould. |
| US10625479B2 |
Feedblock for manufacturing multilayer polymeric films
A feedblock including a first packet creator that forms a first packet including a first plurality of polymeric layers, the first plurality of layers including at least four first individual polymeric layers; and a second packet creator that forms a second packet including a second plurality of polymeric layers, the second plurality of layers including at least four second individual polymeric layers, wherein the first and second packet creators are configured such that, for each packet creator, respective individual polymeric layers of the plurality of polymeric layers are formed at approximately the same time. The feedblock may include a packet combiner that receives and combines the first and second primary packets to form a multilayer stream. In some examples, at least one of the first and second primary packets may be spread in the cross-web direction prior to being combined with one another. |
| US10625478B2 |
Method of manufacturing reinforcement layer
A method of manufacturing a reinforcement layer comprises a preparatory step of preparing to-be-wound fiber, and a formation step of forming an uncured sheet layer including multiple layers of the to-be-wound fiber stacked on an outer circumferential surface. In the formation step, the to-be-wound fiber is wound on the outer circumferential surface in such a manner that, regarding an outer layer of the uncured sheet layer and an inner layer of the uncured sheet layer closer to the outer circumferential surface than the outer layer and adjacent to the outer layer in a stacking direction of the to-be-wound fiber, two end portions of the outer layer are located between two end portions of the inner layer in an axis direction extending along a center axis of a winding target member. |
| US10625477B2 |
Reinforcing fiber sheet manufacturing apparatus
A reinforcing fiber sheet manufacturing apparatus configured to place a reinforcing fiber bundle on a table includes a fiber bundle supply mechanism configured to feed the reinforcing fiber bundle and equipped with a fiber bundle pressing portion that is configured to press the reinforcing fiber bundle against the table; and a cutting blade located independently of the fiber bundle supply mechanism and configured to cut the reinforcing fiber bundle that is pressed by the fiber bundle pressing portion. |
| US10625475B2 |
Ultrasonic bonding tool and ultrasonic bonding method
An ultrasonic bonding tool is used on a horn side or anvil side of an ultrasonic joining device in which two synthetic resin sheets that include a polyethylene layer, a polypropylene layer and a ceramic heat-resistant layer are superposed and joined together so that the heat-resistant layers face each other. The ultrasonic bonding tool includes a plurality of protrusions shaped as quadrangular pyramids having a flat top surface. Each of the protrusions has an apex angle formed by two mutually opposite side surfaces that is within a range of 110-130°. When two separators of a battery cell are joined together using the ultrasonic bonding device with the ultrasonic bonding tool, a force with which the separators adhere to the protrusions is weak. In this way, the separators do not adhere to the horn during ultrasonic bonding of the synthetic resin sheets. |
| US10625473B2 |
Ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric material and preparation method thereof
A ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric nanowire array and a preparation method thereof, in which the ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric material is formed by a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric nanowire array embedded in a porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template. The PVDF-based ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric material is controlled to form a nanowire array embedded in the porous AAO template, and through adopting of a solution infiltration method to prepare the ferroelectric polymer electrocaloric nanowire array in the porous AAO template and improvement of the key morphology, structure, internal microscopic connection construction of the ferroelectric polymer, problems, such as low electrocaloric strength of the ferroelectric polymer, difficult heat conduction in the electrocaloric material and low refrigerating power density of the electrocaloric device in the prior art, can be effectively solved. |
| US10625469B2 |
Generating three-dimensional objects
A controller may be to receive temperature data representing a temperature distribution of at least part of a current layer of build material that is measured by a temperature sensor. The controller may be to determine one or more weighting factors representing a degree of influence of each of one or more previous layers of the build material beneath the current layer on a property of the current layer. The controller may be to identify one or more regions in the current layer based on the one or more weighting factors and based on how the property is exhibited by each of the one or more regions. The controller may be to cause the current layer to achieve a target temperature if the temperature data in a selected region of the identified one or more regions does not match the target temperature. |
| US10625464B2 |
Branding indenter
A heated indenter is provided for indenting a personalized document to create a security impression thereon. The personalized document includes but is not limited to, identification cards, driver's licenses, credit and debit cards, and the like. The security impression can provide a visible or tactile security feature that can be recognized by one with little or no training. The security impression causes a laminate layer of the document to tear or disfigure when attempting to remove the laminate layer from a substrate of the document. |
| US10625462B2 |
Apparatus for thermoforming plastic containers
An apparatus for thermoforming plastic containers comprising a thermoforming device (3) in turn comprising a shaped mould (4) and a closing element (5) movable relative to one another at least between a home position and a forming position, and an extracting device (9) for extracting the thermoformed container (2) from the shaped mould (4), the extracting device comprising at least one gripper element (68) shiftable between a pickup position and a releasing position; in which when the shaped mould (4) and the closing element (5) are in an extracting position, the gripper element (68) in the pickup position can grip a projecting edge (66) of a projecting flange (71) of the container (2) for retaining it, whilst when the gripper element (68) is in the releasing position it can release a thermoformed container (2), retained by it, onto a conveying device (69); and in which the gripper element (68) and the shaped mould (4) are also movable relative to each other, starting from the position in which the gripper element (68) has gripped the edge (66) of the container (2), along an extracting line, for causing the container (2) to come out of the shaped mould (4). |
| US10625461B2 |
Apparatus and method for fabricating containers
An injection head for a container fabricating machine. The fabricating machine includes a first nozzle configured to establish fluid communication between an injection liquid source and a preform cavity in communication with a mouth disposed at an open end of the preform. The first nozzle of the injection head includes a substantially tubular spout configured to be inserted into the open end of said preform and thereby create a seal with the preform. |
| US10625460B2 |
Injection device for a forming and filing a container using a pressurized liquid
An injection device for injecting a pressurized liquid into the preform. The injection device includes a piston device having a piston body with a piston head arranged to reciprocate therein. The piston head cooperates with a sealing portion of the piston body to fluidicly isolate an inner chamber of the piston device. The piston body being in fluidic communication with a liquid source for admitting liquid into the inner chamber. The piston body including at least two outlet ducts for delivering pressurized liquid to the injection head. Each outlet duct opening defining an outlet port in a wall of the inner chamber. Each outlet port being centered on an outlet port center, wherein all the outlet port centers extend in the same radial planes of the inner chamber, are at the same distance from the piston axis and are arranged angularly in a regular manner around the piston axis. |
| US10625458B2 |
Overturning device for overturning molten material and rinsing method
The present invention relates to an overturning device (10) for overturning a molten material (200) in a melt channel (110) comprising a melt inlet (20) and a melt outlet (30), wherein between the melt inlet (20) and the melt outlet (30) at least a melt guidance means (40) is assembled for a rearrangement of molten material (200) from the centre (22) of the melt inlet (20) to the edge (34) of the melt outlet (30) and for a rearrangement of molten material (200) from the edge (24) of the melt inlet (20) into the centre (32) of the melt outlet (30). |
| US10625457B2 |
Printer-compatible, pre-embossed films
Decorative films, useful for making a wide range of decorative laminates, that have a relatively deep texture on one major face and a relatively smoother, print receptive surface on the other major face. Notwithstanding the deep texture, the films have superb tracking characteristics and are compatible with a wide variety of automated printing operations. This allows automated printing equipment to print information directly onto the films. |
| US10625455B2 |
Actuator cooling apparatus and method
An injection molding apparatus comprising a clamp plate, a heated manifold, an actuator, a mold and a cooling device, wherein the cooling device comprises: a heat transmitter comprising a distal arm or member and a proximal base or member, the distal arm or member being mounted by a spring loadable interconnection or engagement to or with the proximal base or member, the clamp plate, the mold, the manifold, the actuator and the heat transmitter being assemblable together in an arrangement wherein the spring loadable interconnection is loaded urging the distal end surface of the distal arm or member into compressed engagement with the clamp plate. |
| US10625450B2 |
Wind turbine blade
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a shell part (101) for a wind turbine blade also comprising an add-on component (301, 302) connected to the shell part (101) along a connection face. The method comprises the steps of providing an insert (102) with a side surface of approximately the same shape as the connection face, positioning the insert in an open mould, and placing one or more layers (105) of material in the mould (103) to form the shell part (101) wherein the layers (105) are placed in abutment to the side surface (104) of the insert (102) thereby forming a side surface (108) of the shell part (101) of approximately the same shape as the connection face. After resin cure, the insert (102) is removed. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade shell member (100) comprising such a shell part (101), and layers (105) of material are placed in the mould (103) in abutment to the side surface (108) of the shell part (101) to form the add-on component (301, 302). |
| US10625448B2 |
Curved heat shrink tubing and methods of making the same
Curved heat shrink tubing and methods of making the same are described herein. An example method includes inserting heat shrink tubing into a tube, curving the tube, and deforming the heat shrink tubing, inside of the tube, to have a curved shape along a length of the heat shrink tubing where a first length of the heat shrink tubing along an outer radius of the curved shape is longer than a second length of the heat shrink tubing along an inner radius of the curved shape. |
| US10625445B2 |
Method of manufacturing substrate integrated gasket
Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a substrate-integrated gasket using screen printing. The method includes: a step for forming, on a surface of a substrate by means of screen printing, a coating layer of a paste for forming a gasket; and a step for hardening the coating layer by pressing, at a predetermined height, a coating layer correction member to the coating layer. The cross-sectional shape of the coating layer formed on the surface of the substrate is corrected by means of the coating layer correction member, and in such state, the coating layer hardens to be a gasket, thereby forming a gasket having a highly accurate cross-sectional shape. |
| US10625444B2 |
Vacuum compression molding
There is provided an apparatus for molding a thermoplastic material into a homogenous sample body having a predetermined shape, the apparatus comprising: (a) a main body (110) comprising a first opening (112), a second opening and a hollow bore (116) connecting the first opening (112) with the second opening, the hollow bore (116) being adapted to receive a separation foil shaped to cover at least a part of the hollow bore surface; (b) a piston (120) adapted to fit moveably into the hollow bore (116) containing the separation foil; (c) a base plate (130) comprising a protrusion, wherein the base plate (130) is adapted to be inserted into the first opening (112) in such a manner that the protrusion extends into a part of the hollow bore (116) containing the separation foil, and wherein the base plate (130) is adapted to transfer heat from a heating unit to a thermoplastic material (150) resting on the protrusion (132); (d) a vacuum connector (142) adapted to be connected to a vacuum source; (e) a lid (140) adapted to fit moveably into the second opening and adapted to apply a force to the piston (120) when the vacuum connector (142) is connected to the vacuum source such that the piston (120) applies a compressing force to the thermoplastic material (150) resting on the protrusion. There are further provided a method and a system for molding a thermoplastic material into a homogenous sample body having a predetermined shape. |
| US10625440B2 |
Chute for cement truck and method of fabricating a chute for a cement truck
A chute assembly for directing cement from a cement truck is disclosed. The chute comprises an elongate chute of generally u-shaped cross section fabricated from UHMWPe and comprising an upper end and a lower end, a plurality of reinforcing rods arranged along a length of and encased within the UHMWPe, one end of each of the rods adjacent the upper end and another end of each of the rods adjacent the lower end, a pair of u-shaped collars, an upper one of the collars adjacent the upper end and a lower one of the collars adjacent the lower end, and a fastener for securing each of the collars to their respective rod ends. A method of fabrication is also disclosed. |
| US10625438B2 |
Metal or wood working equipment with work-piece securing apparatus
A work-piece securing apparatus for metal or wood working equipment, for example a miter saw, involves a support element mounted on the equipment and an elongated work-piece securing element movably supported by the support element. The support element is configured to receive and support the securing element such that the securing element retains mobility while supported on the support element to permit manual manipulation of the securing element to position the work-piece on the equipment and/or to position a work-piece engaging portion of the securing element at a desired contact point on a work-piece when the work-piece is positioned to be worked by a tool of the equipment. |
| US10625435B2 |
Electronic pipe and tube cutting system
An electronic pipe cutting system and methods of use are described herein. A drive cutting assembly contains one or more cutting wheels that rotate around a pipe. A drill is used to connect to a main shaft and one or more gears transfer and transform the energy of the drill into optimal motion of the cutting wheels. The present invention provides a low cost, compact and lightweight pipe cutting system in comparison to other electronic pipe cutting system. |
| US10625431B2 |
Robot and method for mounting balancer to robot
A robot includes a robot arm, a balancer, and a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The balancer is pressurized in advance by a predetermined amount of pressure and contracted to a dimension smaller than a predetermined mounting dimension of the robot arm. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are disposed on the robot arm to respectively accept a first end and a second end of the balancer so that the first end and the second end of the balancer are mounted on the robot arm. At least one mounting portion among the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion accepts the corresponding end, among the first end and the second end, of the balancer in a direction approximately parallel to a direction in which the balancer is expanded and contracted. |
| US10625428B2 |
End effector with selectively deformable interface
Implementations of an end effector and an associated method of grasping an item are disclosed. The end effector comprises an interface system comprising a mounting plate having at least a first portion movable relative to at least a second portion. For example, the first portion and/or second portion are configured to pivot about at least a first pivot axis. The interface system further comprises a pliable body member attached to the mounting plate and at least partially defining an inner recess. The end effector further comprises a pair of actuators operably connected to the plate and each configured to apply a force to the plate so as to pivot a portion of the mounting plate and deform the pliable body member. The end effector further comprises a vacuum port in fluid communication with the inner recess. |
| US10625427B2 |
Method for controlling location of end effector of robot using location alignment feedback
Systems and methods for automating robotic end effector alignment using real-time data from multiple distance sensors to control relative translational and rotational motion. In accordance with one embodiment, the alignment process involves computation of offset distance and rotational angles to guide a robotic end effector to a desired location relative to a target object. The relative alignment process enables the development of robotic motion path planning applications that minimize on-line and off-line motion path script creation, resulting in an easier-to-use robotic application. A relative alignment process with an independent (off-board) method for target object coordinate system registration can be used. One example implementation uses a finite-state machine configuration to control a holonomic motion robotic platform with rotational end effector used for grid-based scan acquisition for non-destructive inspection. |
| US10625424B2 |
Self-assembling assemblers and manipulators built from a set of primitive blocks
A machine that is capable of assembling a copy of itself from a feedstock of parts is described. The machine operates on a lattice or grid on which it is able to move and from which it receives power and control signals. The machine (assembler) is composed of modules that each perform some functionality. In the simplest case, only three module types are needed: a linear step module, a gripper, and an anchor. The linear step module is capable of moving from one lattice location to the next, the gripper module is capable of gripping other modules, and the anchor module is capable of attaching the machine to the grid. With these three primitives it is possible for this simple machine to move on the grid using inchworm-like motions, pick up other modules, and assemble a copy of itself. |
| US10625423B2 |
Method and apparatus for facilitating part verification
A system includes a set of automated arms. Each automated arm includes a holder configured to support a portion of a part, with the set including a quantity of automated arms and holders sufficient for verifying a complex geometry of the part. The automated arms are configured to move the holders into respective verification positions. The system also includes a computing device that includes memory that stores a plurality of predefined automated arm configurations. Each automated arm configuration includes holder verification positions to support portions of a part having a respective complex geometry. The computing device is configured to manipulate the set of automated arms to implement the holder verification positions of a selected one of the automated arm configurations. |
| US10625421B2 |
Controller, control system, and control method
The control system includes a first controller, a second controller, and a third controller. The third controller includes a first communication module, a second communication module, and a control processing module configured to output a first operation command for operating the first controlled object to the first controller via the first communication module, configured to output a second operation command for operating the second controlled object to the second controller via the second communication module, configured to acquire information on a current position of the first controlled object from the first controller via the first communication module, and configured to correct the second operation command on a basis of information on the current position of the first controlled object. |
| US10625420B2 |
Machining system
A machining system has a machine tool, a numerical controller which moves a machining table of the machine tool according to a machining program, a robot which performs a process to a work on the machining table, and a robot control unit, and the numerical controller is configured to send a current position coordinate of the machining table, a prefetched position coordinate of the machining table, which is calculated by prefetching the machining program and carrying out an acceleration and deceleration interpolation, and time information, which corresponds to the current position coordinate and the prefetched position coordinate, to the robot control unit, and the robot control unit controls the robot so that the distal end portion of the robot follows the movement of the machining table by using the current position coordinate, the prefetched position coordinate, and the time information, which are received from the numerical controller. |
| US10625418B2 |
Control system, controller, control method, and recording medium
A control system, a controller, a control method and a recording medium capable of preventing damage to a cable occurring during an operation under control of a scara robot are provided. A control system includes a scara robot 300 and a controller configured to control the scara robot 300. The controller includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a target position of a control object in the scara robot 300 and a decision unit configured to decide a rotational direction of an operation tool 332 so that a cable 333 does not collide with a component of the scara robot 300 when the control object moves to the target position. |
| US10625416B2 |
Robot operation device and program
In order to make learning efficient for a robot, a robot operation device is provided with operation information input units for generating operation information specifying a state of a robot on the basis of an operation by an operator, a control unit for controlling the robot on the basis of the operation information, a non-operation information collecting unit for collecting non-operation information which is information that relates to the operator and does not affect the state of the robot, an action analysis unit for estimating the state of the operator on the basis of the non-operation information, and an action learning unit for learning the operation of the operator on the basis of the operation information and the estimation result of the action analysis unit. |
| US10625415B2 |
Robot system
A robot system provided with: a conveying apparatus; a robot that performs processing on an article being conveyed; a camera that captures images of the article being conveyed; a conveying-velocity calculating portion that calculates at least one of a position of the article on the conveying apparatus and a velocity at which the article is conveyed by the conveying apparatus on the basis of the plurality of images captured by the camera; and a control unit that controls the robot on the basis of at least one of the position and the conveying velocity. The control unit determines whether or not the article is present in the images, and, in the case in which the article is absent, controls the robot on the basis of at least one of the position and the conveying velocity calculated by the conveying-velocity calculating portion immediately therebefore. |
| US10625411B2 |
Apparatus, system and method of retaining hand tools
A magnetic tool holder having: a tool retainer clip, wherein the tool retainer clip includes a base, a first side and a second side operatively connected to the base, a pair of clip flanges extending generally perpendicular from the first side, and a magnet located within a portion of the second side; and a clip insert, wherein the clip insert includes a clip insert frame, a pair of alignment extensions located on the clip insert frame, a pair of retention protrusions located on the clip insert frame and located adjacent to the pair of alignment extensions, and a pair of clip insert flanges operatively connected to the clip insert frame and located adjacent to the pair of alignment extensions. |
| US10625410B2 |
Reciprocating saw
The present disclosure is directed to a cordless reciprocating saw including a mechanical interface for attaching a removable battery pack. The mechanical interface includes a strike plate to reduce the effects of vibrational forces on the battery pack. |
| US10625408B2 |
Special semi-tractor truck and trailer tool called huckleberrys hammer
A device for Semi-truck and trailer applications. It is a tool used by truck operator's release a fifth wheel pins of a tractor/trailer assembly or the wheel adjustments and tandem axle trailer pin extractor apparatus. Also it is used as a tool for allowing uncoupling/decoupling of a trailer from a tractor and for shifting the locking pins in the undercarriage of a tandem axle trailer when it is desired to shift the position of the tandem axles relative to the trailer body. The tool is made of a hammer assembly with a spike head, shaft and wedge; a pipe structure handle with a taper at one end for attaching to assembly and a way for attaching to a cap and a way to attach the hammer assembly to the pipe structure handle. It has an extendable hook assembly with a hook at one end of an adjustable tube. |
| US10625403B2 |
Inertial rotational tightening device
An inertial rotational tightening device includes: a rotationally drivable main body, an annular engagement section being disposed on a circumference of the main body; an inertial member having an engagement hole axially formed through the inertial member, the engagement hole of the inertial member being detachably engaged with the engagement section of the main body, a retaining groove being formed on a circumference of the engagement section or a hole wall of the engagement hole, an insertion groove being formed on the hole wall of the engagement hole or the circumference of the engagement section; and an elastic retainer member inlaid and buckled in the retaining groove and the insertion groove. The inertial member is detachably connected with the main body. Different inertial members with different mass can be selectively mounted on the main body to change the moment of inertia and the rotational torque of the rotational tightening device. |
| US10625401B1 |
Multifunction clamp and jack system with attachments for variously shaped workpieces
A multifunction clamp and jack system having a generally C-shaped main body with an elongate threaded rod with a top end configured to receive an open end wrench, a socket of a socket or ratchet wrench, a male square drive member of a ratchet wrench or a non-ratcheting breaker bar, the drive member of an electric or air impact wrench or a removable handle member, the bottom end of the threaded rod configured to receive selected workpiece engaging rotary attachments, the male square drive member of a ratchet wrench or electric or air impact wrench. The main body may be supported in an upright vertical position by front and rear base support members allowing it to be free standing. A plurality of interchangeable workpiece engaging attachments are provided for clamping, holding, or lifting variously shaped workpieces or objects. |
| US10625400B2 |
Nonwoven abrasive article containing formed abrasive particles
A nonwoven abrasive article having a nonwoven web and a binder adhering formed ceramic abrasive particles to fibers of the nonwoven web. The formed ceramic abrasive particles having a formed ceramic abrasive particle size and the fibers having a fiber diameter, and wherein a ratio of the formed ceramic abrasive particle size to the nonwoven fiber diameter is from 0.4 to 3.5. |
| US10625399B1 |
Method to reclaim metal from insulated and/or shielded and/or jacketed power cables using waterjetting
Methodology for reclaiming metal from insulated and/or shielded and/or jacketed power cables present on supporting conveyor belt and/or troughs, by waterjetting using stationary and/or spinning nozzles. |
| US10625392B2 |
Polishing pad
The present invention is a polishing pad formed by foamed polyurethane, with a content of S phase in the foamed polyurethane, as determined by pulsed NMR measurement at 25° C., exceeding 70%. |
| US10625383B2 |
Mounting device for machine tools and machine tool with a mounting device
A mounting device for mounting a machine tool to a floor area is provided. The mounting device includes mounting units that are attachable to the machine tool. Counter-mounting units are disposed on the floor area. The mounting device may also include electromagnets that are disposed on either the mounting units or the counter-mounting units. The machine tool can be mounted or removed by switching the electromagnets on and off. When one of the mounting units or the counter-mounting units includes the electromagnets, the other may include a ferromagnetic material. |
| US10625381B2 |
Method for repairing the teeth of a ring gear
Method for repairing the teeth of a toothed ring gear, the method using a removable machining device, including a frame and a part moving with respect to the frame, supporting a cutting member, the method including: attaching the machining device to the toothed ring gear by tightening the machining device onto the ring gear in an attachment position on the ring gear with respect to the tooth to be machined; machining the tooth in an automated manner by control of the cutting organ following predetermined machining operations, in which the machining device is moved from an attachment position on the toothed ring gear corresponding to the previously machined tooth, to an attachment position of a neighboring tooth to be machined, while the toothed ring gear is stationary, the machining device being suspended and held by at least one tensioned cable connected to the frame of the rotating machine. |
| US10625378B2 |
Rapidly solidifying Pb-free Sn-Ag-Cu-Al or Sn-Cu-Al solder
A solder alloy includes Sn, optional Ag, Cu, and Al wherein the solder alloy composition together with the solder alloy superheat temperature and rapid cooling rate from the superheat temperature are controlled to provide a dispersion of fine hard Cu—Al intermetallic particles in an as-solidified solder alloy microstructure wherein the particles are retained even after multiple solder reflow cycles often used in modern electronic assembly procedures to provide a particle strengthening to the solder joint microstructure as well as exert a grain refining effect on the solder joint microstructure, providing a strong, impact- and thermal aging-resistant solder joint that has beneficial microstructural features and is substantially devoid of Ag3Sn blades. |
| US10625374B2 |
Method for producing work pieces having a tailored microstructure
An apparatus (10) for producing three-dimensional work pieces comprises a carrier (16), a powder application device (14) for applying a raw material powder onto the carrier (16), an irradiation device (18) selectively irradiating electromagnetic or particle radiation onto the raw material powder applied onto the carrier (16), and a control unit (38) which is adapted to control the operation of the powder application device (14) and the irradiation device (18) in dependence of the crystallization behavior of the raw material powder, in order to tailor the microstructure of a work piece made of said raw material powder by a additive layer construction method. |
| US10625371B2 |
Wafer producing method
A hexagonal single crystal wafer is produced from a hexagonal single crystal ingot. A wafer producing method includes a separation start point forming step of applying a laser beam to the ingot to form a modified layer parallel to the upper surface of the ingot and cracks extending from the modified layer, thus forming a separation start point. The focal point of the laser beam is relatively moved in a first direction perpendicular to a second direction where a c-axis in the ingot is inclined by an off angle with respect to a normal to the upper surface. The off angle is formed between the upper surface and a c-plane perpendicular to the c-axis, thereby linearly forming the modified layer extending in the first direction. The laser beam is applied to the ingot with the direction of the polarization plane of the laser beam set to the first direction. |
| US10625370B2 |
Rotary friction welding
The present disclosure provides a rotary friction welding process including: providing an outer axisymmetric workpiece having a front first annular weld surface at a radially inward extent and a rear first annular weld surface at a radially inward extent; providing a front inner axisymmetric workpiece, the front inner workpiece having a front second annular weld surface at a radially outward extent of the front inner workpiece; providing a rear inner axisymmetric workpiece, the rear inner workpiece having a rear second annular weld surface at a radially outward extent of the rear inner workpiece; and rotary welding the workpieces together. |
| US10625368B2 |
Resistance spot welding method and method for manufacturing resistance spot welded joint
A resistance spot welding method of squeezing a predetermined sheet combination by a pair of electrodes and passing a current while applying an electrode force to join the sheet combination includes: performing test welding; and performing actual welding after the test welding, wherein in each of the test welding and the actual welding, a current pattern is divided into two or more steps including a first current passage step and a second current passage step subsequent to the first current passage step, and, in the actual welding, a current that causes no expulsion is selected to perform welding by constant current control in the first current passage step, and adaptive control welding is performed from the subsequent second current passage step onward. |
| US10625366B2 |
Welding gun and unidirectional welding system provided with the same
A welding gun is incorporated into a unidirectional welding system, where the unidirectional welding system includes: the welding gun performing welding when a set pressing force is applied; a power portion configured to generate power to be applied to the welding gun; a power connecting portion having one end portion connected to the power portion through a power wire and an opposite end portion engaged with the welding gun; and a power switch provided at the power connecting portion to selectively apply the power generated from the power portion to the welding gun. |
| US10625364B2 |
Insulation guide for plasma torch, and replacement part unit
A resin insulation guide is used in a plasma torch including an electrode and a nozzle into which the electrode is inserted. The insulation guide is used to couple the electrode and the nozzle, and includes a first internal circumferential surface formed on an inside of the insulation guide, a second internal circumferential surface formed on the inside of the insulation guide, a communication channel, and a heat resistant coating formed on the first internal circumferential surface. The second internal circumferential surface has an inner diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the first internal circumferential surface. The communication channel communicates a space inside the first internal circumferential surface to an outside of the insulation guide, and extends in a direction inclined with respect to an axial direction of the insulation guide. |
| US10625355B2 |
Numerical control device
A numerical control apparatus includes: a drive unit controlling a main shaft rotating a workpiece, a first drive shaft feeding a cutting tool relatively to the workpiece along a perpendicular direction to a lead direction of a thread, and a second drive shaft feeding the cutting tool relatively to the workpiece along the lead direction; and a vibration unit superimposing, on movement of the first drive shaft, vibration having a period having a predetermined ratio with a rotation period of the main shaft, and forms a thread on the workpiece by moving the cutting tool and the workpiece relative to each other and performing cut processes on the workpiece. The numerical control apparatus includes a thread-cutting vibration adjustment unit controlling the drive unit to shift phase of the vibration with respect to phase of the main shaft by a predetermined vibration phase shift amount every time in the cut processes. |
| US10625353B2 |
Wood cutting band saw blade having reduced kerf dust
A wood cutting band saw blade includes a plurality of teeth extending upward from a continuous band portion. Each tooth includes a cutting edge and a back angle edge defining a tip, and a gullet. The gullet includes a forward edge extending from the back angle edge to a lowest point of the gullet, and a rearward edge extending upward from the lowest point to a cutting edge of an adjacent tooth. In some embodiments, the lowest point of the gullet is closer to the tip than to a tip of the adjacent tooth. |
| US10625349B2 |
Cubic boron nitride cutting tool
An object is to prolong the life of a cubic boron nitride cutting tool used for cutting a heat-resistant alloy. A cubic boron nitride cutting tool includes an edge tip made of a sintered cubic boron nitride compact including cubic boron nitride particles; and a base metal that holds the edge tip at a corner portion of the base metal, wherein a cutting edge formed on the edge tip of the tool has a positive rake angle. |
| US10625345B1 |
Method and apparatus for repair drill pipe and other tubular goods, including threaded connections thereof
A re-facing apparatus for pipe threaded connections having independent machining stations for pin-end (male) and box-end (female) threaded connections. Among other benefits, the machining stations can be used to restore torque shoulders by machining a face of each shoulder using custom spindle and cross slides. The pipe connection re-facing apparatus can be set up over existing pipe racks and allows pipe sections to be rolled through for processing. For example, the apparatus of the present invention can be installed and utilized in proximity to a pipe storage and inspection facility, such that out-of-specification pipe connections can be re-faced without incurring significant transportation and/or machine shop expenses. |
| US10625342B2 |
Method of repairing turbine component
Methods of manufacturing or repairing a turbine blade or vane are described. The airfoil portions of these turbine components are typically manufactured by casting in a ceramic mold, and a surface made up of the cast airfoil and at the least the ceramic core serves as a build surface for a subsequent process of additively manufacturing the tip portions. The build surface is created by removing a top portion of the airfoil and the core, or by placing an ultra-thin shim on top of the airfoil and the core. The overhang projected by the shim is subsequently removed. These methods are not limited to turbine engine applications, but can be applied to any metallic object that can benefit from casting and additive manufacturing processes. The present disclosure also relates to finished and intermediate products prepared by these methods. |
| US10625341B2 |
Stamping die adjustment method
A method of adjusting a stamping die is provided. The method includes providing a two-sided stamping die configured to form parts from sheet metal blanks according to a desired geometry upon closing the die, adjusting the desired geometry of the part, and repeatedly depositing layer upon layer of material onto a first side of the die in a stacked configuration to modify the geometry of the first side of the die such that the die forms parts from sheet metal blanks according to the adjusted desired geometry. |
| US10625336B2 |
Manufacture of controlled rate dissolving materials
A castable, moldable, or extrudable structure using a metallic base metal or base metal alloy. One or more insoluble additives are added to the metallic base metal or base metal alloy so that the grain boundaries of the castable, moldable, or extrudable structure includes a composition and morphology to achieve a specific galvanic corrosion rates partially or throughout the structure or along the grain boundaries of the structure. The insoluble additives can be used to enhance the mechanical properties of the structure, such as ductility and/or tensile strength. The insoluble particles generally have a submicron particle size. The final structure can be enhanced by heat treatment, as well as deformation processing such as extrusion, forging, or rolling, to further improve the strength of the final structure as compared to the non-enhanced structure. |
| US10625335B2 |
Melting device
There is provided a melting device including a melting cylinder that is heated to a predetermined temperature, melts a molding material supplied from a material supply port, and generates a molten material; an inert gas supply device configured to supply an inert gas onto a melting surface of the molten material and form an inert gas layer; and a low specific gravity gas supply device configured to supply a low specific gravity gas which is a gas having a different type from the inert gas and form a low specific gravity gas layer on the inert gas layer, wherein the low specific gravity gas layer has a lower specific gravity than the inert gas layer. |
| US10625334B2 |
Method of producing a relief image from a liquid photopolymer resin
A method of producing a relief image or mold from a liquid photopolymer resin, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing an image film onto an exposure glass; b) placing a cover film over the image film and drawing a vacuum c) placing substrate material on a bottom glass d) casting a liquid photopolymer resin layer onto the substrate material; d) laminating a flexible polyester sheet onto a backside of the liquid photopolymer resin layer as the liquid photopolymer resin layer is being cast onto the substrate material; and e) exposing the liquid photopolymer resin layer through the image film to selectively crosslink and cure the photopolymerizable resin layer and form a cured relief image, wherein said depth of the cured relief image is less than the height of the cast liquid photopolymerizable resin. |
| US10625332B2 |
Apparatus and method for handling metal products
A handling apparatus including a support plane configured to support a plurality of metal products with an oblong development, and handling devices configured to pick up a metal product from a pick-up zone of the support plane and to deliver it to a delivery zone. Movement devices are associated with the support plane configured to distribute the metal products on the support plane and to move them toward the pick-up zone. The handling devices comprise a plurality of transfer arms provided with magnetic holding elements in order to magnetically hold one of the metal products. |
| US10625331B2 |
Method of manufacturing bent razor blades
A method of manufacturing a razor blade by providing a razor blank strip having an edge. The razor blank strip is hardened to a hardness greater than 600HV. A pre-bending zone that is spaced apart from an edge of the razor blank is melted with a laser beam. The pre-bending zone is cooled after melting to form a re-solidification portion. The razor blank strip is segmented into individual blades. The individual blades are bent in the pre-bending zone. |
| US10625330B2 |
Machine tools and methods for ejecting workpiece parts
The invention relates to machine tools and methods for processing plate-like workpieces. The machine tool comprises a first movement device for the movement of the workpiece in a first direction, two workpiece supporting surfaces spaced apart by a gap extending in a second direction and configured for supporting the workpiece, and a second movement device for the movement of a pressing tool in the second direction. The pressing tool comprises two tool components that are configured to move in a stroke direction relative to one another in order to process the workpiece in the gap by at least one of stamping and shaping. The machine tool also comprises at least one receiving device configured to move in the second direction one or more of in and along the gap for depositing at least one workpiece part formed when processing the workpiece by at least one of stamping and shaping. |
| US10625324B2 |
Support arm—tool cradle module
A unitary forward mounting assembly for a bodymaker includes a unitary forward mounting body with a cradle portion, a first support arm portion and a second support arm portion. The cradle portion has a forward side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side. The first support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion right side. The second support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion left side. |
| US10625323B2 |
Method for monitoring quality of hot stamped components
A controller alters a cycle time of a die arrangement, configured to hot stamp metal into components and having an active cooling system, based on an amount of heat transferred from the components to the active cooling system such that a grain structure of the components transitions from an austenitic state to a martensitic state. |
| US10625317B2 |
Method for producing metal strips
A method for producing metal strip in a rolling mill, so that as a result of a more accurate manufacturing of metal strips in the future, a more precise forecasting of the profile contour of the metal strip can be obtained over the width of the metal strip, as well as a more precise setting of the profile actuator of the rolling mill. A forecast value is calculated for the profile contour within the context of the simulation of the rolling process before the rolling of the metal strip. In contrast to that, the calculation in the simulation is not conducted prior to the rolling, but instead it is obtained by a post-calculation after the rolling of the metal strip has been carried out. |
| US10625316B2 |
Portable system and method for processing waste to be placed in landfill
A portable system and method for processing waste to be solidified and placed in an active cell of a landfill. A portable base frame for supporting a landfill waste enclosure such as a silo or pressurized vessel may be used. An improved slide gate for use with the silo, as well as an improved feed hopper for conveying landfill waste, are also disclosed. |
| US10625311B2 |
Cache device and LCD screen production line
The present disclosure provides a cache device and a LCD screen production line. The cache device provided by the present disclosure includes an outer frame having an opening for picking and placing cached items on a first side wall thereof and a support bracket for horizontally supporting cached items therein; and first blowing means disposed on the second side wall of the outer frame for blowing air toward the opening; second blowing means disposed on the third side wall or the fourth side wall of the outer frame; an exhaust means disposed on a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall of the frame. |
| US10625310B2 |
Washing device for a portable toilet
A washing device for a portable toilet includes a portable toilet lifting member that pivotally elevates a portable toilet from a substantially vertical position and rotates the portable toilet until disposed in a substantially horizontal position in a portable toilet washing enclosure. An access door of the portable toilet is unlocked and allowed to open when the portable toilet is horizontally positioned in the portable toilet washing enclosure. A portable toilet access aperture is orientated to enable internal washing members for the portable toilet that are disposed inside the portable toilet washing enclosure to discharge a liquid within an internal chamber of the portable toilet to ultimately clean the internal chamber and a toilet tank inside the internal chamber. The portable toilet washing enclosure also includes external washing members for washing external walls and a base portion of the portable toilet. The washing device further includes a conveyor apparatus capable of serially moving a plurality of vertically disposed portable toilets to the portable toilet lifting member, and serially moving a plurality of vertically disposed washed portable toilets from the portable toilet lifting member. |
| US10625309B2 |
Acoustic panel cleaning
Disclosed herein is a method. The method includes applying a fluid to a perforated upper layer. The perforated upper layer forms an exposed surface of a multi-layer structure. The method also includes allowing the fluid to pass through the perforated upper layer and contact a contaminant within a core layer of the multi-layer structure. The core layer is disposed beneath the perforated upper layer, opposite the expose surface, and is coupled to the perforated upper layer. The method also includes applying ultrasonic energy to the exposed surface of the multi-layer structure using an ultrasonic generator to loosen the contaminant into the fluid. The method also includes removing the fluid with the loosened contaminant from the multi-layer structure. |
| US10625307B1 |
System comprising a portable switching device for use with a portable electronic device
A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications. |
| US10625306B1 |
Core wheel processing system and method
A method for processing core wheels is disclosed. Images of known wheels having unique identifying numbers and other wheel information is received from third party providers and are processed to determine the features of the known wheels. These images, features and other wheel information are stored in a database for future reference. A supply of core wheels is then provided and sorted in order to separate at least a first portion of the wheels conforming to a first set of criteria from the supply of wheels and are transported to second location. |
| US10625305B2 |
Systems and methods for dynamic processing of objects
A method of processing objects is disclosed using a programmable motion device. The method includes the steps of acquiring an object from a plurality of mixed objects at an input area, perceiving identifying indicia in connection with the object, assigning an intermediate station to a destination location for the object responsive to the identifying indicia in connection with the object, and moving the acquired object toward the intermediate station. |
| US10625304B2 |
Recycling coins from scrap
A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials have a specified geometric shape. Such a system can sort monetary coins or other valuable metals from other forms of scrap. |
| US10625302B2 |
Dynamic imbalanced force generator and an actuator comprising such a generator
A dynamic imbalanced force generator includes a pair of eccentric masses and a shaft frame. The generator further includes at least one support plate of a motor arranged radially with respect to the shaft frame, and a gear system. A second imbalance is arranged between a first imbalance and the shaft frame, and coaxially with respect to the first imbalance. At least one motor is supported by the plate and engaged with at least one of the first and second imbalances by the gear system. The support plate and the motor are arranged between the imbalances and the shaft frame. |
| US10625301B2 |
Bisphenol A and aromatic glycidyl ether-free coatings
Disclosed are Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol F, Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), and Bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE)-free coating compositions for metal substrates including an under-coat composition containing a polyester (co)polymer, and an under-coat cross-linker; and an over-coat composition containing a poly(vinyl chloride) (co)polymer dispersed in a substantially nonaqueous carrier liquid, an over-coat cross-linker, and a functional (meth)acrylic (co)polymer. Also provided is a method of coating a metal substrate using the BPA, BPF, BADGE and BFDGE-free coating system to produce a hardened protective coating useful in fabricating metal storage containers. The coated substrate is particularly useful in fabricating multi-part foodstuffs storage containers with “easy-open” end closures. |
| US10625300B2 |
Method for thermochemically treating a part while masking a portion and corresponding mask
A method for thermochemically treating a part while masking a portion and corresponding mask are provided. The method includes the steps of providing a mask comprising a body with a seat, at least a deformable sealing washer located in the seat, and a tightening bushing, the body having a cavity, placing a first portion of the part in the cavity, a second portion of the part being located in a passage in the sealing washer, and a third portion of the part being located outside the mask, moving the tightening bushing to its tightened position so that the sealing washer is deformed and applied against the second portion of the part, and applying a thermochemical treatment to the third portion of the part. |
| US10625294B2 |
Container and substance dispensing system
A confinement structure and an actuation member that provides a system that allows for controllable deformation of a variety of containers are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system of the present disclosure provides for controllable deformation of a container such that a portion of the container acts as a wiping means to empty a substance from the container. A container that includes an indentation formed on a first end of the container and a container opening located at a second end of the container is also disclosed. In one embodiment, with the container deformed to a final position, the indentation fits inside the container opening to completely expel a substance from the container. |
| US10625290B2 |
Protective painting shield for circular fixture junctions
A protective collar for temporarily protecting an item from paint on a surface that is being painted. The protective collar is formed as a band having a convex surface and a concave surface. The band has a uniform thickness between the convex surface and the concave surface in the primary areas that are not tapered. The band embodies a spring bias that biases the band into a circular configuration. The first end and the second end of the band are tapered. Additionally, the band is tapered along its length adjacent a first long edge. This causes the first long edge to be thinner than the opposite second long edge. The tapered regions minimize the footprint of the spring collar on a surface. |
| US10625283B2 |
Systems and methods for producing a foamable and/or flowable material for consumption
The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for the production and/or delivery of a foamable and/or flowable material for consumption, such as by direct application to a consumer, such as directly to the mouth of the consumer. A device and/or system for converting a material from a first, unfoamed state to a second, foamed state is provided, and a device and/or system for converting a material from a first, non or semi-flowable state to a second, flowable state is provided. |
| US10625282B2 |
Static spray mixer
A static spray mixer for the mixing and spraying of at least two flowable components is proposed having a tubular mixer housing (2) which extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis (A) up to a distal end (21) which has an outlet opening (22) for the components, having at least one mixing element (3) arranged in the mixer housing (2) for the mixing of the components as well as having an atomization sleeve (4) which has an inner surface which surrounds the mixer housing (2) in its end region, wherein the atomization sleeve (4) has an inlet channel (41) for a pressurized atomization medium, wherein a plurality of grooves (5) are provided in the outer surface of the mixer housing (2) or in the inner surface of the atomization sleeve (4) which respectively extend toward the distal end and which form separate flow channels (51) between the atomization sleeve (4) and the mixer housing (2) through which the atomization medium can flow from the inlet channel (41) of the atomization sleeve (4) to the distal end (21) of the mixer housing (2). Each flow channel has a respective changing inclination toward the longitudinal axis (A) in the direction of flow. |
| US10625280B2 |
Apparatus for spraying cryogenic fluids
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for treating the surface of a microelectronic substrate, and in particular, relate to an apparatus and method for scanning the microelectronic substrate through a cryogenic fluid mixture used to treat an exposed surface of the microelectronic substrate. In particular, an improved nozzle design used to expand the fluid mixture is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the nozzle design incorporates a two nozzle pieces are combined to form a single nozzle design, in which the two pieces are slight misaligned to form a unique orifice design. In another embodiment, two pieces are combined and aligned along a common axis of the fluid conduit. However, an offset piece is inserted between the two pieces and has a hole that misaligned from the flow conduits of the two other pieces. |
| US10625279B2 |
Touch controlled shower head
A shower head includes a fluid inlet configured to connect to a fluid source, a spray face having a plurality of fluid outlets, a fluid flow path from the fluid source to the spray face, and a diverter positioned in the fluid flow path which is configured to adjust the flow of fluid through the fluid flow path, the diverter being switchable between different spray configurations associated with different spray modes of the shower head. A user interface for selecting the shower spray mode is positioned on a peripheral portion of the spray face, the user interface including one or more touch-sensitive devices configured to receive one or more touch inputs from a user during operation of the shower head and configured to cause the diverter to switch from one spray configuration to another spray configuration in response to receiving the one or more touch inputs from the user. |
| US10625277B2 |
Showerhead having a detachable gas distribution plate
Embodiments of showerheads having a detachable gas distribution plate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a showerhead for use in a substrate processing chamber includes a body having a first side and an opposing second side; a gas distribution plate disposed proximate the second side of the body; and a clamp disposed about a peripheral edge of the gas distribution plate to removably couple the gas distribution plate to the body, wherein the body is electrically coupled to the gas distribution plate through the clamp. |
| US10625272B2 |
Magnetic separator
A magnetic separator including a magnetic structure is provided. The magnetic structure includes magnetic structure units. The magnetic structure units form at least one continuous fluid channel. Each of the magnetic structure units has at least one protrusion. The magnetic structure has the protrusions facing towards each other between at least a portion of the adjacent two magnetic structure units. |
| US10625269B1 |
Bi-directional rotation feed roller for tree processing devices
A bi-directional rotation feed roller for tree processing devices preferably includes a drive wheel, a drive disc, a plurality of reinforcement rings and a plurality of reinforcement plates. The drive wheel includes a drive cylinder and a plurality of media engagement thumb nails attached to the drive cylinder. The plurality of media engagement thumb nails are preferably arranged in a plurality of rows. A side wall of the plurality of media engagement thumb nails are preferably angularly offset from a lengthwise axis of the drive plate. The drive disc is attached to the drive wheel in substantially a middle of a with thereof. The plurality of reinforcement rings are attached to an inner perimeter of the drive wheel. The plurality of reinforcement plates are attached to an inside perimeter of the drive wheel between the drive disc and one end of the drive wheel. |
| US10625263B2 |
Apparatus and method for extracting pathogens from biological samples
The disclosed embodiments related to an apparatus and methods for biological sample processing enabling isolation and concentration of microbial or pathogenic constituents from the sample. Sample may be obtained directly from a specimen container, such as a vacutainer, and processed directly without risk of user exposure. The disclosed methods and apparatus provide a convenient and inexpensive solution for rapid sample preparation compatible with downstream analysis techniques. |
| US10625260B2 |
Reagent channel mixing system and method
An analysis system may perform operations on an analyte that may be combined with multiple regents prior to being introduced into a flow cell. The instrument may include a volume into which the reagents to be combined with the analyte are aspirated one-by-one. The volume may be formed as a serpentine channel in a valve manifold associated with sippers for aspirating the reagents. The reagents may then be mixed by cycling a pump to move the reagents within the mixing volume or channel. For this, the reagents may be aspirated from a recipient into the volume or channel, ejected back into the recipient, and this process may be performed repeatedly to enhance mixing. |
| US10625253B2 |
Regenerated catalyst cooling method
The present invention provides a method of cooling a regenerated catalyst and a device thereof, which employs low-line-speed operation, wherein a range of the superficial gas velocity is 0.005-0.7 m/s, wherein at least one fluidization wind distributor is provided, wherein the main fluidization wind enters the dense bed layer of the catalyst cooler from the distributor, and the heat removal load of the catalyst cooler and/or the temperature of the cold catalyst is controlled by adjusting the fluidization wind quantity. The method and a device thereof of the present invention has an extensive application range, and can be extensively used for various fluid catalytic cracking processes, including heavy oil catalytic cracking, wax oil catalytic cracking, light hydrocarbon catalytic conversion and the like, or used for other gas-solid fluidization reaction charring processes, including residual oil pretreating, methanol to olefin, methanol to aromatics, fluid coking, flexicoking and the like. |
| US10625245B2 |
Method for producing alcohol
A method for producing an alcohol having 8 or more and 22 or less carbon atoms includes the following steps: step 1: forming a porous layer on a surface of a porous material having a pore size mode of 30 nm or more and 200 nm or less to obtain a bimodal carrier; step 2: supporting cobalt on the bimodal carrier obtained in step 1 to obtain a catalyst having peaks of pore distribution in a range of 1 nm or more and 25 nm or less and a range of 30 nm or more and 200 nm or less, respectively; and step 3: reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen at a gauge pressure of 2 MPa or more and 100 MPa or less in the presence of the catalyst obtained in step 2. |
| US10625241B2 |
Hemocompatible adsorber for the dialysis of protein-bound uremic toxins
A hemocompatible adsorber for separating protein-bound uremic toxins contained in the blood of a patient and having a molecular mass of <500 g/mol regarding their carrier proteins, to adsorb the uremic toxins during hemodialysis. The hemocompatible adsorber including a polymer based on a cyclic oligosaccharide or a derivative thereof which is disposed on a solid carrier component. A device for hemodiafiltration including an extracorporeal circuit for receiving blood to be purified and a hemodialyzer connected to the blood circulation of a patient, wherein a hemocompatible adsorber is provided for separating protein-bound uremic toxins contained in the blood of a patient and having a molecular mass of <500 g/mol regarding their carrier proteins. The hemocompatible adsorber, which is disposed on a solid carrier component in at least one layer on the blood side within the hemodialyzer, includes a polymer based on a cyclic oligosaccharide or a derivative thereof. |
| US10625240B2 |
MWF-type zeolite
An MWF-type zeolite, wherein, when the heights of peaks around 2θ=11.1 and 13.8° in a peak obtained by X-ray diffraction are defined as A and B, respectively, 0.63≤B/A≤0.80 satisfied. |
| US10625233B2 |
Testing pharmaceuticals and related substances
An active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or related substance (RS) can be tested for stability by placing the API or RS in an instrument containing a pressure-controllable atmosphere, controlling the pressure of the atmosphere in the instrument for a predetermined time, and evaluating the API or RS for stability. Testing can be carried out also at predetermined temperature(s) and/or under the influence of gaseous trigger(s) and so forth. For instance, an API sample can be placed in a bomb test instrument/reactor, oxygen as a gaseous trigger can be introduced to contact the API sample under constant and/or ramped temperature(s) and elevated pressure(s) for predetermined time(s), and the API sample can be evaluated for stability. An insert carousel may hold a sample of API(s) and/or RS(s) and/or aliquot(s) of sample(s) of API(s) and/or RS(s) for insertion into the bomb test instrument/reactor. |
| US10625232B2 |
Treating nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel at elevated temperature
The invention relates to a method for treating nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel; and subjecting the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel to heat treatment, wherein the heat treatment comprises keeping the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel at a temperature of at least 130° C. for at least 0.5 seconds, for reducing the number of viable micro-organisms in the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel. |
| US10625229B2 |
Device for preparing nano-carbon urea
A device for preparing nano-carbon urea comprising: the urea inlet pipe is connected to the conical nozzle above the urea granulation tower, install the spray device under the natural ventilation window of the urea granulation tower, the spray device is connected to the atomizing nozzle through the spray manifold, the spray manifold is connected to the atomizing nozzle, they are all located inner the urea granulation tower above the urea rotary sweep, urea discharge funnel is set on the bottom of urea granulation tower; urea discharge funnel is connected to the drum drying device, an atomizer is arranged between the drum drying device and the urea discharge funnel. This utility model comprises two stages which combines tower internal, external spray absorption and drying, the content of urea nano-carbon is increased. |
| US10625226B1 |
System and device for customization of cosmetics
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a system for customizing a cosmetic product. The system includes: an interface device, in electronic communication with a single batch formulation device. The single batch formulation device is configured to formulate a customized cosmetic product, and a threaded container configured, to be imported into the single batch formulation device containing a base and exported from the single batch formulation device containing the customized cosmetic. |
| US10625224B2 |
Magnet-actuated mixing device, system and method of use
A mixing device, system and method of use for mixing liquids in a container using a separate magnet in a wearable. The mixing device receives a magnet insert that is magnetically coupled with the separate magnet. The separate magnet is placed in a wearable and can be actuated by a finger or a hand, and the actuation causes the mixing device to move and rotate. An insertable stem on the mixing device can have different shapes or functional attachments for enhancing function of the mixing device in different embodiments. In some embodiments, the magnet insert can be stored together with the wearable. |
| US10625223B2 |
Mixer apparatus for mixing a high-viscosity fluid and mixer shaft for such mixer apparatus
A mixer apparatus for mixing high viscosity fluids has a mixer shaft with a plurality of sets of blades affixed thereto. A lowermost set of blades is pivotally mounted so as to be movable between a first position pivoted upwardly and a second position pivoted outwardly. The mixer apparatus has a hydraulic motor drivingly connected to the mixer said shaft so as to rotate the mixer shaft, a hydraulic pump connected by fluid circuit to the hydraulic motor, and electric motor connected to the hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic fluid reservoir connected to the fluid circuit so as to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. The mixer shaft has a base at the lowermost end thereof. |
| US10625221B2 |
Venturi device
A Venturi device for introducing a second fluid into a first fluid includes a T-joint, a converging component, and a diverging component. The T-joint component includes a first elongated tube extending along a first direction and a second elongated tube extending along a second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The converging component is shaped and dimensioned to slip fit within a first through-opening of the first elongated tube through a first inlet port and has a cross-section that decreases along the first direction from the first inlet port to an inner section of the first though-opening. The diverging component is shaped and dimensioned to slip fit within the first through-opening of the first elongated tube through an outlet port and has a cross-section that increases along the first direction from the inner section of the first though-opening to the outlet port. The converging component is coaxially aligned with the diverging component along the first direction. |
| US10625217B2 |
Composite separation membrane
The present invention provides a composite separation membrane having a separation layer formed of SPAE on the surface of a porous support membrane wherein the porous support membrane and a coat of SPAE are firmly adhered with each other so that separation property and water permeation property continue for a long period. The present invention is a composite separation membrane having a separation layer on the surface of a porous support membrane, characterized in that said porous support membrane contains 50% by mass or more of polyphenylene ether, and that said separation layer is formed of a sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer constituted from a repeating structure of a specific hydrophobic segment and a specific hydrophilic segment. The composite separation membrane of the present invention is suitable as a liquid treating membrane such as a nanofiltration membrane and a reverse osmosis membrane. |
| US10625216B2 |
Polyimide mixture and gas separation membrane
A polyimide mixture including a polyimide and an amino-containing silica particle is provided. The polyimide includes a repeating unit represented by formula 1: wherein Ar includes and A includes The amino-containing silica particle is mixed with the polyimide, and is obtained by the hydrolysis condensation reaction of an alkoxysilane shown in formula 2 and an alkoxysilane shown in formula 3 in the presence of a catalyst: Si(OR1)4 formula 2, (NH2—Y)m—Si(OR2)4-m formula 3, wherein in formula 2, R1 is a C1-C10 alkyl group; and in formula 3, Y is a C1-C10 alkyl group or a C2-C10 alkenyl group, R2 is a C1-C10 alkyl group, and m is an integer of 1 to 3. |
| US10625211B2 |
Method and system for water treatment
Water treatment systems including electrically-driven and pressure-driven separation apparatus configured to produce a first treated water suitable for use as irrigation water and a second treated water suitable for use as potable water from brackish or saline water and methods of operation of same. |
| US10625208B2 |
Oxidation catalyst for treating the exhaust gas of a compression ignition engine
An exhaust system for a compression ignition engine comprising an oxidation catalyst for treating carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HCs) in exhaust gas from the compression ignition engine, wherein the oxidation catalyst comprises: a platinum group metal (PGM) component selected from the group consisting of a platinum (Pt) component, a palladium (Pd) component and a combination thereof; an alkaline earth metal component; a support material comprising a modified alumina incorporating a heteroatom component; and a substrate, wherein the platinum group metal (PGM) component, the alkaline earth metal component and the support material are disposed on the substrate. |
| US10625205B2 |
Apparatus for evacuating a corrosive effluent gas stream from a processing chamber
Dry pumps are used to pump a variety of gas mixtures from the semiconductor industry. The present invention provides a liquid ring pump located between the dry pump and an abatement device to remove soluble corrosive materials prior to the exhaust gases entry to the abatement device, the work fluid exhausted from the liquid ring pump being separated from the gas prior to entry to the abatement device. |
| US10625200B2 |
Carbon dioxide absorbent and apparatus of separating and recovering carbon dioxide
A carbon dioxide absorbent of an embodiment includes a chain amine, a cyclic amine, and an acid. The chain amine is a compound expressed by Formula (1) of FIG. 1. R1 in Formula (1) is hydrogen or an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R2 in Formula (1) is an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R3 in Formula (1) is hydrogen, a straight alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkyl chain having 5 to 7 carbon atoms. |
| US10625199B2 |
CO2 recovery system and method of recovering CO2
A CO2 recovery system includes: a CO2 absorber that transports flue gas with CO2 into contact with a CO2 absorbent to remove the CO2 and discharges a rich solution that has absorbed the CO2; an absorbent regenerator that separates the CO2 from the rich solution to regenerate the CO2 absorbent as a lean solution; a gas discharge line where a CO2 entrained gas from the absorbent regenerator is discharged; a reflux water drum that produces reflux water by separating CO2 and water from the CO2 entrained gas; a separation-gas discharge line where the separated CO2 is discharged; a compressor that compresses the separated CO2 gas; a condensate water drum that forms compressor condensate water by separating water from the compressed CO2 gas to form compressor condensate water; and a compressor-condensate water line that supplies the compressor condensate water as in-system or out-of-system supply water. |
| US10625197B2 |
Sieve array and precipitator device and method of treating exhaust
A vibrating wet precipitator is designed to remove particulates from particulate-laden hot gas. The precipitator includes an array of vertical wet cords stretched within a duct. The cords are tuned to vibrate due to the gas flow by controlling key parameters such as gas flow, velocity, cord length and diameter so that particulate collection and heat transfer efficiency are maximized. The cords are part of sieves. A plurality of these sieves are arranged to define a plurality of gaps, through which the exhaust flows. The sieves and thus the cords are space so that a vortex from a first cord affects an adjacent cord and subsequently cord. The particles are then absorbed in liquid, which can be passed through a heat exchanger filtered and subsequently reused. Preferably the cord arrangement is designed to allow the cords to vibrate at high frequencies, typically 10 to 100 Hz, to maximize particulate collection. |
| US10625194B1 |
Filter cartridges with tubular filter members
A filter cartridge for dust collection systems is provided that comprises a plurality of tubular filter members. More particularly, the filter cartridges comprise: (a) a first support structure comprising a plurality of apertures; (b) a second support structure; and (c) a plurality of tubular-shaped filter members disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure. The apertures within the first support structure are designed to enhance the Venturi effect within the tubular-shaped members, thereby forming a filter cartridge that may operate at lower pressure drops and flow velocities. |
| US10625191B2 |
Filter cartridges; features and methods of assembly; filter assemblies; and, filter cartridge combinations
Filter cartridge arrangements, features thereof and assembly for use therewith, are provided. Selected filter cartridge features are disclosed. Methods of assembly and systems for use are described. |
| US10625190B2 |
Steam separation unit for a system for hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass material
A steam separation unit for separation of steam from lignocellulosic biomass material in a hydrolysis process includes a treatment vessel including a separation section and a biomass collection section. The separation section is arranged with at least one inlet for receiving at least partly hydrolyzed biomass material mixed with steam and at least one control outlet for discharging the steam from the vessel. A biomass collection section arranged to be filled at least partly with liquid during operation and coupled to the separation section to collect the biomass material after separation from steam, wherein the biomass collection section includes a mixing element for mixing the biomass material with liquid and at least one control valve for discharging biomass material mixed with liquid. A system for hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass material including such a separation unit is also presented. |
| US10625188B2 |
Submersible water filtration apparatus with multi-stage filtration
An integrated process and system for the cleaning of any body of water in need of periodic cleaning, including but not limited to a swimming pool or spa. A submersible water filtration apparatus comprises a housing unit, an impeller driven by an electric motor powered by batteries, an inlet where fluid, such as water, is drawn inwards into the submersible water filtration apparatus, an outlet for returning filtered water into the body of water, and at least one filter zone. |
| US10625186B2 |
Identification of filter media within a filtration system
In general, techniques are described for filter media monitoring within a filtration system. The filter media monitoring techniques described herein include, for example, direct contact with the filter media, e.g., a sensor may be located inside a boundary defined by a surface of the filter media, or indirect contact with the filter media, e.g., a sensor may be located outside the boundary defined by the surface of the filter media such that the sensor does not make direct physical contact with the filter media being monitored. |
| US10625185B1 |
Portable filtration apparatus, systems and methods
Methods, apparatuses and systems for filtering dewatered water utilizing primary and secondary containment mechanisms positioned on a portable sled, the primary containment mechanism of the system being a filter bag enclosed by an interior porous fence, the secondary containment mechanism including a filter medium positioned within a channel defined by the interior fence and an exterior porous fence and enclosing the filter bag. Water entering the filter bag exits the bag as filtrate which passes through the secondary containment mechanism and returns to the environment. The system is transported to a different location where filtering may continue utilizing the same filter bag enclosed within the interior fence. |
| US10625180B2 |
Manufacturing method
This application is directed to a method of producing vials containing a composition comprising a recombinant protein. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (a) providing a container containing a composition comprising a recombinant protein optionally where the container has been stored under positive pressure; (b) applying a vacuum to the container containing a composition comprising a recombinant protein; (c) allowing the vacuum to degas the composition; and (d) filling vials with the de gassed composition comprising a recombinant protein. |
| US10625173B2 |
Toy construction system with function construction elements
A toy construction system comprising a plurality of interactive construction elements each comprising coupling members configured for releasably interconnecting the interactive construction elements with each other, the plurality of interactive construction elements comprising a plurality of function construction elements, and one or more input construction elements, each input construction element comprising a wireless transmitter for transmitting a control signal to at least a subset of the function construction elements; each function construction element comprising: a function device adapted to perform a controllable function; a wireless receiver for receiving the wireless control signal; and a control circuit connected to the wireless receiver and to the function device and adapted to control the controllable function responsive to the received control signal; wherein each interactive construction element comprises a user-operable selector allowing a user to select one of a predetermined set of group identifiers; and a group indicator being configured to output, responsive to a selected group identifier, an indication indicative of the selected group identifier, and wherein each function construction element is configured to selectively control the function device of said function construction element responsive to a control signal received from an input construction element having a selected group identifier matching a selected group identifier of the function construction element. |
| US10625168B2 |
Boat capture and launch system for water rides
A water ride adapted for stopping and launching boats. The ride includes a flume containing flowing water and first and second sidewalls define the flume. The ride includes a boat in the flume with an interaction member extending outward from its hull. The ride includes a boat capture and launch assembly provided on the second wall, and this assembly includes: (a) a body; (b) a drive mechanism rotating the body; (c) a capture arm with a first contact surface on the body; and (d) a launch arm with a second contact surface on the body. When the body is rotated into a first position, the capture arm extends outward into the flume to catch the interaction member and stop the boat. When the body is rotated through a range of second positions, the interaction member abuts the second contact surface and a launch force is applied to accelerate the boat. |
| US10625166B2 |
Sliding loop game with move constraints
A sliding loop game with move constraints includes a playing field formed by intersecting strings and loops. Each loop is a self-connected chain of sites. Each string consists of a chain of sites. Both ends of a string are virtually connected in a loop via invisible connecting sites. Each site is occupied by a game object specifically marked by a color, pattern, character or characters, number, image, or any other identifying marks. Game objects in a loop or a string are moveable as a whole group along the respective sites in the loop or string. If the game object at the end-site of a string leaves the string, it reappears in the end-side at the other end of the string. Movement constraints are applied to the game objects by using master game objects. Hints on target positions of game objects and allowed movements directions are indicated on the playing field. |
| US10625165B2 |
Computer-readable storage medium and game device
A game device includes a processor, and a memory having a computer-readable program stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the game device to display a plurality of characters including characters of a plurality of types, determine whether selection of the character(s) is of a first mode or of a second mode based on a signal indicating the selection, and erase the selected character(s) and perform a first process in the case where the selection is determined to be of the first mode, and erase the selected characters and perform a second process in the case where the selection is determined to be of the second mode, the second process including newly displaying a character that has a size in accordance with the size and the number of the erased characters and is of the same type as that of the erased characters. |
| US10625163B1 |
Method and system for supplementing a video stream of a fantasy card videogame
The present invention provides a method and system for supplementing a video stream of a fantasy card videogame including receiving gameplay data from a game log, the gameplay data representing a playing of a plurality of electronic gaming cards within the fantasy card videogame. The method and system analyzes the gameplay data to retrieve supplemental content associated with the electronic gaming cards played within the fantasy card videogame and transmits supplemental content to a viewer application associated with a streaming application. Whereby, the method and system displays the supplemental content in conjunction with the video stream, the viewer application displaying the supplemental content using an overlay function based on a user interaction with the video stream. |
| US10625160B2 |
Multi-character interaction scenario
An example method of multi-character animation comprises: identifying a single scene origin in an animation scene of an interactive video game; aligning, to the single scene origin, each game character of a plurality of game characters associated with the animation scene; generating, with respect to the single scene origin, a respective animation for each game character of the plurality of game characters; and causing each game character of the plurality of game characters to be displayed, using the respective animation, in the interactive video game. |
| US10625156B2 |
Method and system for sharing video game content
A video game sharing method and system enables users to share playable video game segments with users so that the users are able to view the video game segments or interactively play the video game segments. When shared, state information for the video game segments is included such that the users begin in the same position with the same relevant statistics. By enabling video game sharing, user enjoyment and video game popularity are increased. |
| US10625150B2 |
Game system, game apparatus, storage medium having stored therein game program, and game processing method
Based on first data corresponding to at least one of a motion and an orientation of a first game controller and second data corresponding to at least one of a motion and an orientation of a second game controller, it is determined whether or not the first game controller and the second game controller are attached to an attachment, and based on the result of the determination, game processing is performed. |
| US10625149B2 |
Program, method, and system of transmitting or receiving message
A controller receives a message from a first user terminal of user terminals belonging to a chat group. In a case where the type of the message is of a normal message, the controller transmits the message to each of the user terminals. In a case where the type of the message is selection of the game icon, the controller generates a game message according to logic corresponding to the game icon and transmits the game message to each of the user terminals. |
| US10625142B2 |
Ball skate sole structure, skating shoe, sandal structure, and skateboard
Provided is a ball skate sole structure which can be customized for each individual or each sport. This ball skate sole structure includes: a base plate having a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes; at least one ball roller member, the at least one ball roller member being disposed in the first hole selected from among the plurality of first holes; and at least one brake member, the at least one brake member being disposed in the second hole selected from among the plurality of second holes. |
| US10625141B2 |
Self-balancing vehicle
A self-balancing vehicle includes two vehicle bodies, respectively including a carrier assembly, a moving mechanism, a control assembly, and a power supply device coupled to the control assembly. The carrier assembly includes a frame and a foot platform coupled to the frame to form a cavity. The frame recess towards the foot platform defining a groove. The moving mechanism includes a wheel disposed on the groove side of the frame and a driving member. Part of the wheel is accommodated in the groove. The driving member drive the wheel to rotate relative to the frame. The control assembly includes a posture sensor detecting a tilt angle of the frame with respect to the vertical direction and a controller controlling a rotation speed of the driving member. At least one of the power supply device and the controller is accommodated in the cavity. |
| US10625140B1 |
Reduced friction under-side of a skateboard to mitigate wheel bite
This invention provides the novel application of securing a low friction polymer, such as, for example, UHMWPE as the exemplary embodiment, with a coefficient of friction of less than about 0.15, which has adjustable margins for length, height, and width, on the bottom of a skateboard, between the bottom of the skateboard and the wheels with the purpose of mitigating the problem of wheel bite in skateboarding. This piece may have a flat or shaped, concave surface, and can be attached to the skateboard with an adhesive, by embedding the material in the skateboard, or by other known methods. |
| US10625139B2 |
Snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions
There is provided a snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions. The snowboard attachment comprises a nose part, an elongate passage and a body part. The nose part is operable to attach to the standard snowboard for providing lift and float while riding on powder snow. The elongate passage has walls extending between an opening in a top surface of the snowboard attachment and an opening in a bottom surface of the snowboard attachment, and is orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis of the snowboard attachment. The walls of the elongate passage are configured to surround the standard snowboard. The body part is attached in operation to the nose part, and has clamp through openings. The clamp through openings are arranged to receive bolts of a binding clamp of the standard snowboard, such that the clamp through openings lie in operation between the binding clamp and the standard snowboard. |
| US10625138B2 |
Screen baseball system, hole opening and closing apparatus and ball pitching apparatus utilized thereby, and method for controlling pitching of screen baseball system
A screen baseball system includes: a screen portion arranged in front of a batter's box and having a pitching hole allowing a pitched ball to pass therethrough; a ball pitching device arranged behind the screen portion to pitch a ball toward the batter's box through the pitching hole; and a hole opening/closing device configured to operate to close the pitching hole when the ball pitching device does not pitch the ball and to open the pitching hole when the ball pitching device pitches the ball. |
| US10625134B1 |
Golf training device
A golf training device for practicing putting, chipping, or other golf shots includes a target suspended from a support frame. The diameter of the target simulates the diameter of a standard golf cup, and the height of the target above the surface is adjustable via one or more adjustment mechanisms so that the golf training device can be used on actual golf course surfaces. A lower base provides a containment area for golf balls hit into the device, a resilient cover on the lower base absorbs the impact of hit golf balls and directs them into the containment area. The device is easily repositioned via a carrying handle, and folds via hinge mechanisms to provide compact storage. |
| US10625132B2 |
Portable target game system with tripod assembly
A portable system for setting up swinging target games featuring an anchored tossable object, such as a hook or a ring, and a target for receiving the tossable object. The entire assembly is designed to break down and collapse into a compact arrangement for easy transport. It should be storable in a bag or box. The system includes a central bracket which connects three telescoping or collapsible tripod legs for standing the bracket at a location. The bracket includes a connection for a telescoping arm to radiate up and away from the bracket and legs to a terminal point a distance away from the bracket. A target can be mounted to the bracket and a string can be anchored to the terminal point of the telescoping arm. The tossable object is hung from the string and can be tossed towards the target. |
| US10625131B2 |
Game machine and game system
A game machine makes it possible to make an accurate determination of not only success but also failure with regard to a predetermined play action, and can handle various play rules. The game machine includes at least one game machine main body, and at least one game machine sub unit configured to enable a play by being arranged in a predetermined position on the game machine main body, and is characterized in that, to provide an evaluation of successful play when the game machine sub unit is positioned in the predetermined position on the game machine main body, the game machine main unit and/or the game machine sub unit is provided with a position grasping unit for grasping a positional relationship of the main body and the sub unit. The position grasping unit includes a sensing device utilizing an electric change. |
| US10625129B2 |
Golf club heads with apertures and filler materials
Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US10625128B2 |
Adjustable knob assembly for a ball bat
An adjustable knob assembly for a ball bat having a tubular handle portion extending about a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a base and an annular knob. The base includes an end wall and a cylindrical outer wall extending from the end wall. The outer wall is configured to be fixedly coupled to a proximal end of the handle portion of the bat. The outer wall includes a first set of interlocking structure. The annular knob includes an inner radial surface defining a central opening. The inner radial surface includes a second set of interlocking structure. The first and second sets of interlocking structure are positionable between at least a first locked knob position and a second locked knob position. |
| US10625126B2 |
Golf club head
Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a strike plate. The body comprises a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, and a top portion. The strike plate comprises an outer peripheral edge and at least a portion of a strike face. Furthermore, the strike plate is welded to the body via a peripheral weld between the outer peripheral edge of the strike plate and the body. The outer peripheral edge of the strike plate comprises at least one welded portion, welded to the body via the peripheral weld, and at least one non-welded portion, not welded to the body. |
| US10625121B1 |
Use of an impact modifier in a low compression golf ball
A golf ball with improved durability is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core comprising a polybutadiene material and methyl methacrylate, butadiene, styrene (MBS) with a weight percentage of MBS ranging from 0.5 to 5 weight percent of the core. |
| US10625120B2 |
Facilitation of interactive exercise system
A more efficient exercise system can be facilitated by interactive components. The interactive components can communication with mobile devices, users, server devices, weight lifting machines, etc. The interactive components can also generate exercise data and provide prompts to a user to facilitate a more efficient workout. Additionally, third-parties can receive user workout data and manipulate exercise equipment remotely to assist a user in attaining his or her goals. |
| US10625110B2 |
Garment including liquid weight resistance
A garment including a garment body configured to be wearable by a person. The garment also includes a first tube selectively coupled to the garment body. The first tube is configured to receive a first desired amount of liquid through a first opening of the first tube. The garment further includes a second tube selectively coupled to the garment body independently of the first tube. The second tube is configured to receive a second desired amount of liquid through a second opening of the second tube. The second tube is fluidly distinct from the first tube. |
| US10625109B1 |
Isotonic/isometric portable/wearable exerciser with movable/rotatable straps and exercise method
An exerciser that is discreet, portable, wearable, and easy-to-install and remove is presented. It is designed to custom-fit to the body for isometric and isotonic exercises to strengthen and develop the upper torso and leg muscles through resistive movement of opposing muscle groups. One example of the exerciser consists of support and grip straps and 360° swivel. The support strap is a loop that is fastened to either or both wrists, arms, legs, or ankles with a buckle or equivalent closure, and designed to form fit to the appendages with ½-inch spaced holes. The grip strap is a continuous loop used as a grip for the hands. The exerciser can facilitate many range-of-motion exercises in the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes. |
| US10625107B2 |
Device, system, and method for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration
A method for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration includes detecting sensor signals indicative of a temperature associated with a container, determining via a controller that the fire suppressing agent should be supplied to the interior of the container based at least in part on the sensor signals, and initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a chamber containing fire suppressing agent. The method may further include puncturing a surface of the container with a puncture mechanism to provide flow communication between the chamber and the interior of the container to permit supply of fire suppressing agent into the interior of the container at a first time, initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a second chamber containing fire suppressing agent at a second time after the first time, and supplying fire suppressing agent from the second chamber into the interior of the container. |
| US10625106B2 |
Anti-connection device for fall protection apparatus
Fall protection apparatus includes a self-retracting lifeline, a tether line and a link member enabling connection of the self-retracting lifeline to the tether line. An anti-connection device is fitted to the link member permitting connection to the self-retracting lifeline but inhibiting connection to other devices when connected to the self-retracting lifeline. |
| US10625105B2 |
Harness connector
A connector includes a frame having a first end, a second end, and a pass-through opening extending between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal axis of the frame. The connector further has a gate positioned between the first end and the second end of the frame and movable between a closed position to close the pass-through opening and an open position to open the pass-through opening. A locking mechanism selectively locks the gate in the closed position. The locking mechanism has a rotatable knob connected to at least one of the first end and the second end of the frame and rotatable in a direction about the longitudinal axis, and a locking indent on the gate configured for receiving at least a portion of the rotatable knob when the gate is in the closed position. The rotatable knob is rotationally biased by a biasing mechanism. |
| US10625102B1 |
Gauze mask structure capable of separating inhalation and exhalation
An improved gauze structure capable of separating inhalation and exhalation includes: an outer layer member, a top and a bottom portions thereof are formed with at least one first through hole, a center at the bottom portion is formed with a first front hole; an inner layer member, a top and a bottom portions thereof are formed with at least one second through hole, a center at the bottom portion is formed with a second front hole, at least one fastening unit is disposed at two sides; an inner mask member, used for covering a mouth, and formed with at least one third through hole and a connection part; and at least two air valves, disposed corresponding to the first and the second through holes at the top and bottom portions of the outer and the inner layer members and the third through hole of the inner mask member. |
| US10625100B2 |
Real-time margin adaptation
Systems and methods directed to real-time treatment margin adaptation based on in-treatment imaging are provided. The system and method may utilize the potential of motion mitigation techniques such as couch tracking, DMLC, beam tracking, and the like to freeze tumor motion within the treatment aperture. A standard internal target volume (ITV) based margin plan and a minimum margin plan is created for the patient. The minimum margin plan assumes frozen intrafractional tumor motion. Depending on tumor location confidence in the motion mitigation technique, MLC leaf positions can be interpolated between the two plans to adjust margins during treatment delivery. If motion mitigation fails, the plan can be disabled resulting in the delivery of the current clinical standard of care. Dynamic aperture tracking may be employed with an electronic portal imaging device as the in-treatment imaging modality. |
| US10625095B2 |
Pierce and fill device
A pierce and fill connector cap for a vial sealed by an elastomeric septum includes a vial collar and a needle holder. The vial collar body defines a collar aperture to be positioned in overlying registry with the septum of the vial, and the needle holder includes a needle holder body providing a means for holding an elongate needle in registry with the collar aperture. The needle holder body being moveable with respect to said vial collar between a first position spaced from the vial collar and a second position proximate the vial collar, such that a needle held by the needle holder will puncture through the vial septum. |
| US10625094B2 |
Head restraint system
A restraint system for a patient to be exposed to a radiation beam is disclosed. The system includes a patient support panel and a head restraint assembly in the form of a face mask to which plural clips are secured. The patient support panel includes plural connectors, which may include fixed or adjustable connectors. The clips include are configured to engage the plural connectors in a snap-on manner, without the need for tools or separate fastening devices. |
| US10625089B1 |
System for treatment of Alzheimer's disease using magnetic fields
A method and system for treating Alzheimer's disease in a patient is provided. The system includes a magnetometer configured for measuring a directional component of a local magnetic field located in a vicinity of the patient's head, thereby producing a measurement B, a mat such that the patient may rest his head on said mat, the mat comprising coils that produce a uniform magnetic field emanating perpendicularly to a plane of the mat, a current generator for generating and transmitting a current to the coils of the mat, and a computing system for: receiving the measurement B, calculating a frequency f of a current necessary for the coils to produce ion cyclotron resonance of amyloid beta, wherein the following formula is used to calculate said frequency f: f=(½π)(qB/m), where q/m is a charge to mass ratio of amyloid beta, and generating said current. |
| US10625087B2 |
Therapy delivery methods and circuits for an implantable medical device
Techniques are disclosed for modulating the generation of charge current by operational circuitry included in an implantable medical device (IMD) for delivery of an induction stimulation pulse waveform by the IMD. The modulation may include modulating a charging circuit of the operational circuitry to facilitate the regulation of the induction stimulation pulse waveform. The techniques include monitoring an electrical parameter of a charging path during the delivery of the induction stimulation pulse and modulating the charging circuit based on the monitored electrical parameter. |
| US10625085B2 |
Leadless cardiac pacemaker with delivery and/or retrieval features
An implantable leadless cardiac pacing device and associated delivery and retrieval devices. The implantable device includes a docking member extending from the proximal end of the housing of the implantable device configured to engage with the delivery and/or retrieval device to facilitate delivery and/or retrieval of the implantable leadless cardiac pacing device. |
| US10625084B2 |
AIMD RF switch to connect an ICD defibrillation electrode conductor either to a filter capacitor or to an RF source configured to detect a defective lead conductor
An RF switchable filter feedthrough housed inside an AIMD is described. The RF switchable filter feedthrough includes an RF switch having a switching pole that is configured to be controlled by an AIMD control signal to switch between first and second throw position. In the first throw position, a conductive leadwire hermetically sealed to and disposed through an insulator is electrically connected to a two-terminal MLCC chip capacitor which in turn is electrically connected to the ferrule. In the first throw position, EMI energy imparted to a body fluid side implanted lead is diverted to the housing of the AIMD by the chip capacitor. In the second throw position, the conductive leadwire is electrically connected to an RF source disposed inside the AIMD housing. In the second throw position, by measuring a reflective return signal from the RF source it can be determined whether the implanted lead has a defective lead conductor. |
| US10625077B2 |
Portable body slimmer to stimulate core muscle with Russian current
Disclosed herein is a drive device of an electrode channel for strengthening core muscles of an abdominal region, which can improve circulation of body fluid in a body cavity of the abdominal region and activate muscle membrane tissues inside/outside the abdominal cavity. The drive device includes a wearable instrument worn by a user over an abdominal region, a plurality of electrode channels formed by an electrode pair of a positive-terminal strip and a negative-terminal strip provided on the wearable instrument and contacting a body of the user, and a frequency supply unit for generating and selectively applying Russian current having a middle frequency and interference-wave current between the positive-terminal strip and the negative-terminal strip. Control is performed such that Russian current and interference-wave current are selectively applied to a positive-terminal strip of one of the plurality of electrode channels and a negative-terminal strip of another electrode channel. |
| US10625076B2 |
Sinus treatment device with adaptive circuit
A sinus treatment device and methods of operating the sinus treatment device that includes a conductive tip and at least one return electrode are disclosed. |
| US10625075B2 |
Systems and methods related to the treatment of back pain
The present invention reduces pain and improves function long-term in persons with back pain using electrical stimulation in the back. This approach involves an electrical stimulation device including at least one electrode adapted for insertion within an animal body with back pain and at least one pulse generator operatively coupled with the at least one electrode, wherein the pulse generator delivers electrical stimulation activating at least one muscle in a back of the animal body for pain relief. |
| US10625072B2 |
Electrical stimulation methods with optical observation and devices therefor
A method of monitoring electrical stimulation includes electrically stimulating tissue of a patient using at least one electrode of an implanted electrical stimulation lead. A distal portion of the electrical stimulation lead is disposed adjacent to the tissue of the patient to be stimulated. The electrical stimulation lead includes the at least one electrode and at least one light receiver disposed along the distal portion of the electrical stimulation lead. The method also includes receiving light from the tissue at the at least one light receiver of the lead. Other methods include emitting light from the lead to induce the emission of light or electrical signals from the tissue which are then received by the lead. |
| US10625071B2 |
Closure device for a fluid system for medical purposes
A closure device for a fluid system for medical purposes is disclosed. The closure device includes a support housing, which has at least one opening to a fluid reservoir or a fluid line, and also with a connection piece, which includes a Luer connecting portion for connecting to a syringe or some other Luer connection part, and with an elastically deformable closure membrane, which closes a fluid passage of the connection piece and opens it when the syringe or other Luer connection part is connected. A nonreturn valve is configured for opening both in the direction of the connection piece and in the direction of the opening to the fluid reservoir or to the fluid line is arranged in the support housing at a distance from the closure membrane in the direction of the fluid. The closure device has applications in several areas, including in infusion systems for medical purposes. |
| US10625066B2 |
Vacuum assisted percutaneous appliance
A luminal access device is provided that includes a luminal graft attached to a patient lumen. A percutaneous access device (PAD) is coupled to the luminal graft and adapted to stabilize a conduit in fluid communication with the luminal graft and an external medical device. A portion of said PAD adapted to be external to the patient and seal around said conduit. Infectious agent penetration at an insertion site of the PAD is reduced by providing a porous inner sleeve fluidly connected to a conduit. A vacuum or hydrodynamic source is fluidly connected to the conduit to create a fluid draw from the subject tissue through the inner sleeve to the conduit. The conduit is readily formed to have a bore and an outer conduit surface, the outer conduit surface being optionally nanotextured. The conduit bore is adapted to accommodate a medical appliance. |
| US10625065B2 |
Assemblies for identifying a power injectable access port
A method of using a power-injectable port includes obtaining the power-injectable access port, attaching a catheter to an outlet stem of the power-injectable access port, and implanting the power-injectable access port and the catheter into a patient. The method further includes identifying the power-injectable access port following the implanting, inserting a distal end of a needle through the septum and into the reservoir, and injecting contrast media through the needle at a rate of at least one milliliter per second. The power-injectable access port includes a housing, a septum, a reservoir, and an outlet stem in fluid communication with the reservoir. The power-injectable access port is rated for injection of contrast media at a flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second. The power-injectable access port is structured for operation at a pressure in the reservoir of at least 35 psi. |
| US10625058B2 |
Perfusion balloon with external valve
An apparatus for performing a medical procedure and, in particular, an aortic valvuloplasty, in a vessel for transmitting a flow of fluid. The apparatus includes an inflatable perfusion balloon including an internal passage for permitting the fluid flow in the vessel while the perfusion balloon is in an inflated condition, the balloon including a plurality of cells in a single cross section and a covering for at least partially covering the cells. A valve associated with the balloon controls the fluid flow within the passage, the valve being arranged external to the passage. The valve may form a tubular extension of the covering, or may be separate from the covering, and may comprise flaps. A spiral covering may also form the valve. |
| US10625057B2 |
Safety clip for Seldinger cannula
The invention relates to a cannula, having an elongated tube, open on both ends, for receiving an elongated element and a movable safety clip enclosing the tube which encloses the tube end when advancing along the tube beyond one of the two ends. The safety clip and the elongated element are designed to attract or repel each other by magnetic force. |
| US10625055B2 |
Method and apparatus for tracking a position of a medical device
A trackable guidewire apparatus and method for use are described. Longitudinally spaced proximal and distal guidewire ends are separated by a guidewire body. A plurality of longitudinally spaced position sensors are configured to provide signals corresponding to a three-dimensional position of at least one position sensor in a coordinate system of an associated tracking system in response to an electromagnetic field/stimulus. At least one retention mechanism is provided for maintaining the medical device in a predetermined retention position longitudinally along the guidewire body. At least one stop structure is provided in a predetermined stop position longitudinally along the guidewire body. |
| US10625053B2 |
Tracheoscope pull wire control mechanism
A tracheoscope pull wire control mechanism includes a rotating wheel pivotally arranged inside a handle; a holding cavity is formed on an upper portion of the rotating wheel; a spring and a brake block are arranged in the groove, such that a connection rod of the control piece above the handle passes through a long slotted hole at a position opposite to the handle, and is clamped and linked with the brake block; and the near ends of the two pull wires are extended and are combined on the rotating wheel of the control mechanism. The positioning structure can be operated with a single hand, which is different from the conventional two-hand control manner; and the operation efficiency and the convenience are improved. |
| US10625052B2 |
Fistula formation devices and methods therefor
Described here are devices, systems, and methods for forming a fistula between two blood vessels. Generally, the systems may comprise a first catheter and a second catheter, which may comprise one or more fistula-forming elements. The first and second catheters may comprise one or more magnets, which may be used to assist in bringing the first and catheters in closer proximity to facilitate fistula formation. In some variations, the magnet may have a plurality of magnetic domains each characterized by a magnetic flux vector, with the magnetic flux vectors of the magnet passing through a common magnetic origin. |
| US10625050B2 |
Reduced-insertion force microintroducer
An introducer used to provide a route through which a catheter or other medical device is inserted so as to gain access to a subcutaneous vessel of a patient is disclosed. The introducer is configured so as to minimize the amount of force needed to enter and dilate a vessel, thus reducing trauma to the vessel and the patient. In one embodiment, an introducer is disclosed, comprising a sheath and a dilator. The sheath includes a tubular portion that defines a lumen. The dilator includes an elongate body and a tapered distal tip and is configured to be removably disposed within the lumen of the tubular portion of the sheath. The dilator elongate body defines a cylindrical recess proximally extending from the tapered distal tip. The cylindrical recess configured to receive therein the tubular portion of the sheath when the dilator is disposed within the tubular portion of the sheath. |
| US10625040B2 |
Humidifier for continuous positive airway pressure device
A humidifier is combined with a continuous positive airway pressure device. The continuous positive airway pressure is surrounded by a housing; the humidifier comprises a chamber defined by the continuous positive airway pressure device housing and a wall between the chamber and the continuous positive airway pressure device. The chamber includes a removable air-tight lid, wherein the chamber is filled with a mass transfer medium capable of reversibly absorbing water and wherein air can pass through the mass transfer medium and water is dissolved into the passing air. The chamber can be integrally connected within the continuous positive airway pressure device housing further including a first hose adapter to connect the chamber to an air outlet of a continuous positive airway pressure device whereby air passes from the continuous positive airway pressure device through the chamber and mass transfer medium, thereby humidifying the air, and wherein the humidified air passes through the second hose adapter towards a patient. |
| US10625037B2 |
Intubating airway device
An airway device for human or animal use includes an airway tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff configured to fit over the laryngeal inlet of a patient when in situ. The first end of the airway tube is provided with an intubating ramp configured to direct a tube inserted through the airway tube into the laryngeal inlet of the patient when in situ. |
| US10625031B2 |
Orientation independent topical applicator
An ultrasonic topical applicator and method is provided for dispensing a topical including an adjustable head including a mesh nebulizer having a perforated plate with a plurality of pores and a vibrating actuator, a cartridge having a reservoir for holding a topical and a port configured to secure the reservoir to the mesh nebulizer, and a handle including a power source and a controller configured to control energy from the power source to the mesh nebulizer based on an energy profile, where the vibrating actuator is configured to produce ultrasonic vibration based on the energy profile, and where the adjustable head is configured to lock into within the handle and to allow the adjustable head to rotate. |
| US10625029B2 |
Needle system
A needle system for penetrating to or passing thought an object or an organ comprising a semiconductor die, one or more needles, wherein the needles move relative to the die using one or more actuators. The actuators are controlled by a controller wherein the controller instruct the needle to penetrate into or to pass through and/or retract from the object or organ. The needle system is used among other treatments for drug delivery, blood extraction, blood analysis, glucose measurements, blood measurements, nerve system stimulus treatment, hair removal, skin lesions coloring or removal or tattoo painting or removal. |
| US10625026B2 |
Force actuated injection device
An injection device for holding and actuating a pre-filled syringe including a barrel holder having an axial passageway adapted to hold the barrel of the pre-filled syringe, a grip movable relative to the barrel holder to move a plunger of the pre-filled syringe, the grip configured to be locked to the barrel holder to prevent axial movement therebetween and unlocked from the barrel holder to permit axial movement therebetween, and a needle guard arranged to retract into the barrel holder in response to force against an injection site to unlock the grip from the barrel holder. |
| US10625020B2 |
Needle-free injection guide
An injection guide globally aligns an injector to an angle selected for consistent subcutaneous delivery of an injectate, while locally aligning a patient's skin normal to the injection path at the location where the injection pierces the skin. This arrangement advantageously maintains controlled contact between an injector and a subject's skin in order to deliver the full, intended volume of injectate into the patient's subcutaneous layer while avoiding misdelivery into adjacent layers such as the patient's dermis or muscle. |
| US10625019B2 |
Filling aid
A filling aid is provided for filling a cylinder ampule (7) with a medical or pharmaceutical fluid. The filling aid in a common housing (4) includes a first receiver (24) which is configured for receiving the cylinder ampule (7) to be filled, and a second receiver (26) which is configured for receiving a receptacle (18) containing a medical or pharmaceutical substance. A first access opening (28) is formed on the first receiver (24) and is arranged such that the first access opening (28) lies opposite an opening of a cylinder ampule (7) when this cylinder ampule is inserted into the first receiver (24). A second access opening (30) is formed on the second receiver (26) and is arranged such that the second access opening (30) lies opposite an opening of a receptacle (18) when this receptacle (18) is inserted into the second receiver (26). |
| US10625016B2 |
Infusion device
An infusion device (1)comprises a housing (10)having a front side (102)and a back side (103)opposite to the front side (102). A display device (11)is arranged at the front side (102)of the housing (10). A pump mechanism (18)serves to act onto a disposable pump module (17, 4), the pump mechanism (18)being included in the housing (10). Herein, the housing (10)is constituted to receive the disposable pump module (17, 4)at the back side (103). In this way an infusion device is provided which allows placing a disposable pump module on the housing of the infusion device and which may offer space savings over existing infusion devices. |
| US10625008B2 |
Portable hemodialysis machine and disposable cartridge
A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialyzer, and a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposing directions through the dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes pressure and fluid flow sensors for measuring the pressure and fluid flow in the dialysate flow path and blood flow path. In addition, the disposable cartridge possesses pump actuators (but not pump motors) for pumping dialysate and blood through their respective flow paths. Preferably, the disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from dialysate. |
| US10625004B2 |
Lactation system and method
A lactation system is disclosed. Embodiments include at least one extraction mechanism including a compression mechanism and a collection mechanism, and a controller. The compression mechanism can include a plurality of manipulable members, each operably coupled to an actuator and arrangeable circumferentially about a breast of a user such that each member can be actuated to selectively apply pressure to a region of the breast. The collection mechanism can be removably coupleable to the compression mechanism and can comprise a storage compartment to receive and store milk The controller can be operably coupleable to the actuators to cause the members to move according to a movement pattern which can be configured to stimulate the breast to induce the flow of milk from the breast and modulated based on sensor feedback. A wearable garment with an inner structure can be removably coupled to the extraction mechanism. An outer cover can be arrangeable to conceal the extraction mechanism. |
| US10624998B2 |
Hydrophilic medical devices
A medical device including a plasma-treated porous substrate that is functionalized to provide a hydrophilic surface, and a process for preparing such a medical device, are disclosed. The method includes plasma treating at least a portion of a surface of a porous substrate with a gas species selected from oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and combination thereof. The gas species is configured to functionalize the surface of the medical device and form a hydrophilic surface. |
| US10624994B2 |
Borate bioactive glass and methods of use for dentin and enamel restoration
A borate bioactive glass is described, and may be used in the form of particles in an acidic mixture to form a borate bioactive glass paste. The borate bioactive glass paste may be used for the restoration of dentin and enamel on a tooth surface by the precipitation of calcium phosphate. The borate bioactive glass may also be used as a bone grafting material. |
| US10624984B2 |
Aptamer-modified polymeric materials for the binding of factors in a wound environment
Aptamer-modified polymers and materials thereof, used for binding factors in a wound bed. The aptamer-modified materials can be polypeptides conjugated to polymer foam materials and used, for example, as dressings, wound inserts, or pads. |
| US10624983B2 |
Water absorbent resin powder
Provided is a water absorbent resin that is useful to sanitary materials such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, and a blood absorbent for medical use each having a higher liquid permeability and a higher water absorbing speed. Further provided is a water absorbent resin powder that is useful to sanitary materials such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, and a blood absorbent for medical use each having increased in absorbency of a liquid and in heat retaining property. A gel grinding device to be used to produce a water absorbent resin, includes: a screw; a feed opening; an extrusion opening; a porous plate; and a barrel, the barrel including a return preventing member provided on an inner surface thereof, and the return preventing member satisfying at least one of specific parameters. |
| US10624980B2 |
Vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser
Disclosed is a vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser comprising a main unit shell, an integral vehicle charging plug support, a motor, a fan, a main unit circuit board, an atomizer and a water tank. The integral vehicle charging plug support and the main unit shell of the vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser are integrally and rotatably connected, the angle of the aroma diffuser can be adjusted according to actual requirements when the aroma diffuser is in use, the disordered wiring method of traditional split-type vehicle charger supports can be changed, the space in the vehicle is cleaner and tidier, and usage is more convenient through the integral instant-plugging design. |
| US10624976B2 |
Dendronized metallic oxide nanoparticles, a process for preparing the same and their uses
Dendronized metallic oxide nanoparticles, a process for preparing the same and their uses. |
| US10624975B2 |
Anticancer drug-containing plant virus particles
Anticancer virus particles are described. Anticancer virus particles are filamentous or rod-shaped plant virus particle containing an anticancer agent within the interior of the virus particle. The anticancer agent can be attached either covalently or non-covalently within the interior of the virus particle. A therapeutically effective amount of an anticancer virus particle can be administered to a subject identified as having cancer to provide a method of cancer treatment. |
| US10624972B2 |
Conjugates for treating diseases
The present disclosure relates to pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) prodrugs and conjugates thereof. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the conjugates described herein, methods of making and methods of using the same. |
| US10624971B2 |
PSMA binding ligand-linker conjugates and methods for using
Described herein are prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding conjugates that are useful for delivering therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging agents. Also described herein are pharmaceutical composition containing them and methods of using the conjugates and compositions. Also described are processes for manufacture of the conjugates and the compositions containing them. |
| US10624969B2 |
PSMA binding ligand-linker conjugates and methods for using
Described herein are prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding conjugates that are useful for delivering therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging agents. Also described herein are pharmaceutical composition containing them and methods of using the conjugates and compositions. Also described are processes for manufacture of the conjugates and the compositions containing them. |
| US10624968B2 |
Compounds for treating cancer
The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same. |
| US10624966B2 |
Anionic-core composition for delivery of therapeutic agents, and methods of making and using the same
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a polymer backbone with protective chain and anionic groups, and a cationic therapeutic agent. The present invention is directed to compositions for treating infections, inflammatory diseases, excess growth, and damaged cells and organs. |
| US10624965B2 |
Immunotherapy treatments and compositions
The present invention relates to compositions and kits comprising a peptide that activate the immune response and methods of using the composition for immunotherapy and cancer treatments. The peptide comprises an active peptide sequence of VQATQSNQHTPR. In some embodiments, the peptide may be tetravalent. For example, the peptide has the structure [(VQATQSNQHTPRGGGS)2K]2K—NH2. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods are directed to the treatment of cancer and/or infections. |
| US10624964B2 |
Methods and compositions for stimulating immune response using potent immunostimulatory RNA motifs
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions relating to immunostimulatory RNA motifs that act as adjuvants and/or immunostimulatory agents to enhance host immune responses. |
| US10624963B2 |
Multivalent PCV2 immunogenic compositions and methods of producing such compositions
An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. Also provided is recombinant PCV2 ORF2 protein, and immunogenic compositions comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein. Moreover, multivalent combination vaccines are provided which include an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PCV2 infection, preferably PCV2 ORF2 protein, or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein, and at least one immunogenic active component of another disease-causing organism in swine. |
| US10624959B2 |
Chemically modified cystathionine beta-synthase enzyme for treatment of homocystinuria
The invention provides reagents and methods for enzyme replacement therapy using chemically modified species of human cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) to treat homocystinuria and other related diseases and disorders. |
| US10624957B2 |
Cholix toxin-derived fusion molecules for oral delivery of biologically active cargo
The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a non-naturally occurring fusion molecule and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, formulated for oral delivery to a subject, and designed to provide for improved, effective therapies for treatment of, e.g., inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic disorders, and growth deficiency disorders. |
| US10624956B2 |
Cholix toxin-derived fusion molecules for oral delivery of biologically active cargo
The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a non-naturally occurring fusion molecule and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, formulated for oral delivery to a subject, and designed to provide for improved, effective therapies for treatment of, e.g., inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic disorders, and growth deficiency disorders. |
| US10624952B2 |
Systems and methods for angiogenic treatment in wound healing
The invention relates to systems and methods for the diagnosis, amelioration, and treatment of ischemic tissues in patients caused by and/or resulting from diminished microvascular blood flow. Patients suffering from ischemic tissue conditions can be categorized into specific subsets that are deemed to have a potential to respond to therapy. In particular, the invention includes various therapies involving stimulation of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, arteriogenesis and/or neovascularization so as to increase perfusion of various tissues. |
| US10624949B1 |
Methods for treating diseases related to the wnt pathway
The present invention relates to methods for treating a disease, in which the disease arises from dysregulation of the Wnt signaling pathway. In some instances, the disease can be treated by administering a Wnt pathway inhibitory compound. In other instances, the method optionally includes conducting a genome-wide screening to determine one or more genes resulting in a reduced disease state and then identifying the gene(s) as being involved in the Wnt signaling pathway. |
| US10624946B2 |
Treating liver diseases
This document provides methods and materials related to treating liver conditions. For example, the methods and materials relating to the use of cAMP inhibitors to treat liver conditions are provided. |
| US10624945B2 |
Use of an all-D-pentapeptide chemokine antagonist to reduce opioid dose in a person with pain
A method of treatment of pain in a person with a D peptide chemokine receptor antagonist (CRA), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is disclosed. Because chemokines desensitize opiate receptors and enhance the perception of pain said D-peptide CRA, given with a suboptimal dose of an opioid, such as morphine, will restore opioid analgesic efficacy by blocking the cognate chemokine ligand from binding to its receptor and desensitizing the opioid receptor. This strategy of combining a suboptimal dose of morphine with a CRA enhances the potency of morphine, permitting use of lower doses of morphine to obtain equivalent and near maximal analgesia. Lower morphine (opioid) doses have less risk of adverse effects, and potentially also of development of tolerance and dependence. |
| US10624935B2 |
Parvovirus formulation for treating tumors
Described is a parvovirus formulation which comprises (a) at least 1×109 pfu/ml of parvovirus H1 (H-1PV) or a related rodent parvovirus such as LuIII, Mouse minute virus (MMV), Mouse parvovirus (MPV), Rat minute virus (RMV), Rat parvovirus or Rat virus (RV) and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing 40-50% Iodixanol (w/v), 0.7-0.9 mmol CaCl2×2 H2O, 50-60 mmol NaCl, 0.9-1.2 mmol KCl, 0.7-0.95 mg/ml Tromethamine and 0.05-0.15 mg/ml Edetate calcium disodium. A preferred use is the therapy of a brain tumour by intratumoral injection. |
| US10624932B2 |
Microbiota restoration therapy (MRT), compositions and methods of manufacture
Microbiota restoration therapy compositions and methods for manufacturing, processing, and/or delivering microbiota restoration therapy compositions are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a microbiota restoration therapy composition may include collecting a human fecal sample and adding a diluent to the human fecal sample to form a diluted sample. The diluent may include a cryoprotectant. The method may also include mixing the diluted sample with a mixing apparatus and filtering the diluted sample. Filtering may form a filtrate. The method may also include transferring the filtrate to a sample bag and sealing the sample bag. |
| US10624931B2 |
Umbilical tissue compositions and methods of use
Disclosed are compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a previously cryopreserved umbilical tissue, wherein after cryopreservation and subsequent thawing the umbilical tissue comprises: a) viable cells native to the umbilical tissue; b) tissue integrity of native umbilical tissue; c) one or more growth factors that are native to the umbilical tissue; and d) depleted amounts of one or more types of functional immunogenic cells. Disclosed are methods of producing compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels. Also disclosed are methods of treating damaged tissue comprising administering to the site of the damaged tissue compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels. |
| US10624930B2 |
Treatment of immune disorders
The present disclosure relates to stem cells which express high levels of Angeopoetin-1 (Ang1) and uses thereof in inhibiting M1-type macrophage production and treating inflammatory disease such as diabetes. |
| US10624929B2 |
Methods and compositions relating to exosomes
The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosome subpopulations, and methods of their use in subjects having certain disorders including lung disorders, cardiovascular disorders, renal disorders and ischemic neural disorders. The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosomes and methods of use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases or disorders. 25 Accordingly, one aspect of the disclosure provides an isolated exosome. In some embodiments, the isolated exosome comprises one or more markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD5 and CD105, and/or the isolated exosome does not comprise one or more markers selected from the group consisting of FLOT1, CD9, CD81, CAV1, EGFR, AKT1 and AKT2. In some embodiments, 30 the isolated exosome comprises 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3>SMAD5 and CD105. |
| US10624925B2 |
Methods and materials for producing T cells
This document provides methods and materials for producing CD8+ T cells. For example, methods and materials for using low glucose levels (e.g., from about 0.3 mM to about 0.7 mM glucose) to culture cells to produce particular populations of T cells (e.g., CD8+ T cells such as tissue resident memory T cells) are provided. |
| US10624915B2 |
Palatinose for enhancing dietary supplement and pharmaceutical delivery
The present invention is directed to a dietary supplement comprising palatinose or a derivative thereof. The dietary supplement may be a nutritional product, a sports performance product, a weight loss product or a meal replacement product. The present invention is also directed to a method of increasing the absorption of a compound into the bloodstream, cells and tissue comprising administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound. The present invention also relates to a diluent for parenteral compounds. The diluent comprises palatinose or a derivative thereof. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method of decreasing the recovery time to pre-performance levels of total adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in a mammal comprising administering palatinose or a derivative thereof, to the mammal. The present invention is further directed to a method of supplying a compound to a diabetic patient, burn victim patient or trauma victim patient. The method comprises administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound. |
| US10624912B2 |
Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives useful as HIV integrase inhibitors
The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R10 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivative, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject. |
| US10624902B1 |
Dietary supplement
A dietary supplement can consisting of tianeptine and sakae naa. The supplement can optionally additionally consist of stearate and silicate. The supplement can further consist of kava. The supplement can also consist of tianeptine, CDP Choline, and Alpha GPC. A method of forming a dietary supplement can include creating a composition of matter, and filling a capsule with the composition of matter to form the dietary supplement. |
| US10624899B2 |
Combination products for the treatment of bacterial infections and methods of producing or dosing of same
Provided herein are methods of treating a bacterial infection, wherein the methods comprise administering (a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, articles of manufacture, and kits comprising a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and uses thereof. |
| US10624893B2 |
Antituberculosis agent
The present invention relates to the use in therapy of 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione and to pharmaceutical formulations comprising 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10624891B2 |
Method of diagnosing and treating skin necroptosis disease comprising RIP3-MLKL pathway blocker
The present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating skin necroptosis diseases, including administering to subjects receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIP3)-mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) pathway blockers or dabrafenib, and method of diagnosing of skin necroptosis diseases, including detecting phosphorylated MLKL. The RIP3-MLKL pathway blockers according to the present invention directly suppress RIP3 overexpressing in skin necroptosis diseases, or inhibit phosphorylation and translocation to plasma membranes of MLKL, subsequently induced therefrom, thereby effectively preventing skin cell death via necroptosis. Thus, the present invention can prevent or treat a variety of skin diseases caused by necroptosis. |
| US10624889B2 |
Injectable formulation
An object of the present invention is to provide a sustained-release injectable preparation which is in a medication administration form that can provide the effect of 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one for a prolonged period of time, the preparation releasing a therapeutically effective amount of 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one for at least one week. The present invention provides an injectable preparation containing 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, which releases the active ingredient in such a manner that its blood concentration is maintained for at least one week. |
| US10624887B2 |
Compositions of (-)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14,-diol
The present invention is directed to oral, therapeutically effective modified release pharmaceutical compositions of (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-diol and it pharmaceutically acceptable salts and the use thereof, including delayed onset and extended release dosage forms. The present invention is also directed at modified release dosage forms of oral (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-dial which provide robust efficacy and reduced potential for abuse and misuse. |
| US10624880B2 |
Predicting response to alvocidib by mitochondrial profiling
The present disclosure provides diagnostic methods useful for predicting a patient's response to alvocidib and guiding a physician decision to administer alvocidib to the patient. |
| US10624875B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating schizophrenia
The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in particular, mania) by using a combination of a synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) inhibitor and an antipsychotic or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, polymorphs thereof. In some embodiments, the methods and the compositions are for treating one or more positive and/or negative symptoms, as well as cognitive impairment, associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in particular, mania). |
| US10624872B1 |
Apparatuses, methods, and systems for extraction, isolation and conversion of various cannabinoids, and modifications of whole-plant hemp extracts therewith
Apparatuses, methods, and systems for extraction, isolation, purification, and conversion of various cannabinoids, and modifications of whole-plant hemp extracts therewith are presented. A method for preparing a whole-plant hemp extract based product includes extracting cannabinoids from plant materials, such as one or more hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa. The method also includes separating and purifying CBD from the extracted cannabinoids, converting purified CBD to Δ9-THC and Δ8-THC and concurrently converting Δ9-THC to CBN, purifying and separating the CBN, and combining the purified CBN with a whole-plant hemp extract. Products and supplements related to the method are also described. |
| US10624871B2 |
Bismuth(III) compounds and methods thereof
The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) β-lactam antibiotics and (b) a metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) inhibitor. The inhibitor relates to Bi(III) compounds or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present patent also provides methods of making Bi(III) compounds or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided is a method for treating MBLs-producing bacterial infection using a metal replacement mechanism. |
| US10624869B2 |
Methods for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma (RGBM)
Methods for the treatment of cancer, including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (RGBM). The method includes administering to a patient a plurality of extraneous antineoplastons and a plurality of targeted agents. The plurality of extraneous antineoplastons may include two or more antineoplastons selected from phenylacetylglutaminate sodium (PG), phenylacetylisoglutaminate sodium (iso-PG), and phenylacetate (PN). The plurality of targeted agents may include two or more agents selected from bevacizumab, pazopanib, sorafenib, dasatinib, and everolimus. |
| US10624866B2 |
Composition for prevention or treatment of chronic pain comprising Evans blue
The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition or food composition including Evans blue for prevention or treatment of chronic pain diseases. The administration of Evans blue according to the present disclosure can effectively reduce chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain. In particular, Evans blue targets mainly VNUT protein of dorsal root ganglia, which plays an important role in the secretion of ATP from the distal end of the afferent nerve and can relieve the pain using drugs continuously without side effects so that it can be efficiently used as an analgesic for various kinds of pain caused by chronic pain diseases. |
| US10624856B2 |
Non-extractable oral solid dosage forms
This invention relates to abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms and manufacturing processes thereof, the compositions comprising an agonist and antagonist that are difficult to separate visually, physically, or chemically. The compositions comprise a tacky amorphous polymer and a crystalline polymer curing agent for the amorphous polymer such that the agonist is releasable and the antagonist is non-releasable unless the dosage forms are tampered with. The non-extractable dosage forms reduce the potential for prescription drug abuse. |
| US10624853B1 |
Preparation of desiccated liposomes for use in compressible delivery systems
The present document describes a compressible delivery formulation for transmucosal delivery of at least one compound which includes a micronized powder base; and a desiccated liposome formulation comprising at least one liposome containing at least one compound, process of making the same and process for making dosage forms from the formulation. |
| US10624852B2 |
Liposomes comprising a calcium phosphate-containing precipitate
Provided herein are methods and compositions for the delivery of bioactive compounds to a cell, tissue, or physiological site. The compositions comprise delivery system complexes comprising liposomes encapsulating a biodegradable ionic precipitate having incorporated therein a bioactive compound and delivery system complexes comprising a biodegradable ionic precipitate ionically bound to a surrounding lipid bilayer, wherein the biodegradable ionic precipitate comprises a bioactive compound. Also provided herein are methods for the treatment of a disease or an unwanted condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise administering the delivery system complexes comprising bioactive compounds that have therapeutic activity against the disease or unwanted condition to the subject. |
| US10624851B2 |
Liposomes comprising polymer-conjugated lipids and related uses
The present invention provides liposomes comprising a lipid bilayer and a polymer-conjugated lipid, wherein said polymer-conjugated lipid is incorporated into said lipid bilayer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the liposomes as well as a method of delivering a nucleic acid to a subject comprising the step of administering said nucleic acid encapsulated in a mixed liposome, a method for performing diagnostic imaging in a subject, comprising the step of administering a diagnostic agent encapsulated in a mixed liposome, and methods for treating, inhibiting, or suppressing a pathological condition in a subject comprising administering to said subject a mixed liposome. |
| US10624850B2 |
Emulsion formulations of an NK-1 receptor antagonist and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical formulations of a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist suitable for parenteral administration including intravenous administration. Also included are formulations including both the NK-1 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone sodium phosphate. The pharmaceutical formulations are stable oil-in-water emulsions for non-oral treatment of emesis and are particularly useful for treatment of subjects undergoing highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. |
| US10624845B2 |
Quick dissolving diphenhydramine oral dosage form
An oral dosage form to deliver diphenhydramine through the sublingual or buccal mucosa. The oral dosage form can contain diphenhydramine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a permeability enhancer, and a buffering agent. The buffering agent can achieve a pH of about 7.0 to about 8.0. The diphenhydramine can completely dissolve within about 2 minutes. |
| US10624843B2 |
Microstructure array, methods of making, and methods of use
A microprojection array comprising an approximately planar base and a plurality of microprojections, wherein the array comprises a therapeutic agent that is poorly soluble in water or an aqueous solvent. |
| US10624842B2 |
Intravenous administration of tramadol
A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously in a dosing regimen which includes one or more loading doses administered at shortened intervals as compared to dosing at steady-state is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the intravenous dosing regimen provides a Cmax and AUC of tramadol is similar to the Cmax and AUC of an oral dose of 100 mg tramadol HC given every 6 hours. |
| US10624840B2 |
Method for performing cosmetic surgical procedures using tumescent anesthesia and oral sedation
A method for anesthetizing a patient undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure comprising: providing an antibiotic medication at least from about 12 hours to about 24 hours prior to the cosmetic surgical procedure; providing a first dosage of oxycodone and a first dosage of promethazine to be taken by the patient prior to arrival at a surgical facility where the cosmetic surgical procedure is to occur; and providing a dosage of lorazepam, a dosage of zolpidem, and a dosage of hydroxyzine just prior to the cosmetic surgical procedure, wherein the zolpidem comprises a dosage of AMBIEN. In one embodiment, the method further comprises: preparing an anesthetizing solution comprising lidocaine, epinephrine, and sodium bicarbonate; and infiltrating the anesthetizing solution in a targeted area of the patient. In another embodiment, the method further comprises: providing one or more reversing agents to the patient after the cosmetic surgical procedure. |
| US10624833B2 |
Crosslinkable coating compositions formulated with dormant carbamate initiator
A crosslinkable coating composition comprising: ingredient A that has at least two protons that can be activated to form a Michael carbanion donor; ingredient B that functions as a Michael acceptor having at least two ethylenically unsaturated functionalities each activated by an electron-withdrawing group; and a dormant carbamate initiator of Formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 can be independently selected from hydrogen, a linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and An+ is a cationic species or polymer and n is an integer equal or greater than 1 with the proviso that An+ is not an acidic hydrogen; and optionally further comprising ammonium carbamate (H2NR1R2+−OC═ONR1R2). The crosslinkable coating composition can be used for a variety of coating applications including nail coating compositions. |
| US10624832B2 |
Product and method for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers
The disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of hair, containing a combination of two specific copolymers, a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound from the group of the vinylpyrrolidone copolymers and an anionic acrylate copolymer. The cosmetic composition provides an extremely good moisture resistance. |
| US10624829B2 |
VEGFC production promoter
The purpose of this invention is to find a novel fragrance component effective for prevention or control of swelling, lymphedema, skin aging or obesity from the viewpoint of activation of lymph vessel function by promotion of the expression of VEGFC. This invention provides a swelling improving agent, lymph vessel activator and VEGFC production promoter characterized by containing one or a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of rose oxide, citronellyl acetate and niaouli oil. |
| US10624825B2 |
Method for homogenously dyeing keratinous fibers
The object of the present disclosure is a method for dyeing human hair which is adapted to the differing degrees of damage along the length of the hair fiber and achieves more homogenous coloring results. |
| US10624822B2 |
Composite powder in which jade powder particles are impregnated in porous polymer, cosmetic composition containing same and manufacturing method for same
The present invention relates to a composite powder of jade powder and a porous polymer, and more specifically relates to a composite powder (jade sphere) in which jade powder particles are impregnated in a porous polymer, the composite powder being produced by spraying, in one step, a dispersion in which jade powder has been dispersed in a solution that dissolves porous polymers, and to a cosmetic composition containing the composite powder, and to a manufacturing method for the composite powder. |
| US10624817B2 |
Oral administration coupler for back-of-mouth delivery
An improved oral administration coupler for delivery of fluids such as medications and nutritional fluids. Example oral administration couplers have a first end with an applicator for oral delivery to an infant, and a second end with a coupling compatible with an enteral fluid delivery syringe. A fluid delivery conduit extends in fluid communication from the first end to the second end, to deliver fluid from the syringe to the infant. In some example embodiments, the coupler is configured for back-of-mouth delivery, and can comprise a generally elongate and at least partially flexible tube or straw. |
| US10624810B2 |
Hands-free crutch
A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch. |
| US10624809B2 |
Exoskeleton robot and controlling method for exoskeleton robot
The present disclosure provides a method for controlling an exoskeleton robot. The method comprises checking that a first signal is triggered by a first button, checking a tilt angle after the first signal is triggered, setting an action based on the tilt angle, and executing the action to move the exoskeleton robot. The first signal indicates to change the exoskeleton robot from a standing posture to another posture, and the tilt angle is a leaning-forward angle of a waist assembly of the exoskeleton robot relative to a line vertical to ground. The method utilizes the tilt angle to judge the intent of the user, and thus can simplify the controlling buttons to one or two buttons. Further, the controlling method also monitors the tilt angle to choose a suitable action. |
| US10624808B2 |
Method and apparatus for enhanced visualization during endoscopy
A method and apparatus for improving adenoma detection, including applying compression to the abdomen of a patient and maintaining compression of the abdomen of the patient during withdrawal of an endoscope. The compression may be applied by wrapping a band of elastic material around the abdomen of a patient and connecting one end of the band to another portion of the band to maintain tension in the band in order to apply compression to the abdomen of the patient. Aspects may also include tensioning the band prior to connecting the one end of the band to the another portion of the band to apply a desired degree of pressure to the patient's abdomen through contraction of the band across at least a portion of the patient's abdomen. |
| US10624806B2 |
Air-bearing patient transfer system
A transfer system includes an air-bearing support with first and second longitudinal sections. A port is provided in flow communication with the first and second longitudinal sections, and configured for inflation of the air-bearing support for transfer of a patient or other body. A selective coupling extends between the first and second longitudinal sections, adapted to attach the first and second sections together for transfer of the body on the air-bearing support, and to at least partially detach the first and second longitudinal sections for separation and removal, e.g., upon deflation of the patient support, after the transfer is accomplished. |
| US10624805B2 |
Patient transfer system
The embodiments herein provide a patient transfer system for transferring a patient form one surface to another with a single attendant/caretaker. The system comprises a main base with wheels, a column actuator for height adjustment and a patient resting surface. The patient resting surface comprises two surfaces made of a mattress and a sheet. During transfer of patient from one surface to another, the system is attached/locked to a firm surface like floor, wall or ceiling using mechanical attachment devices for providing stability. The sheet when pulled lengthwise is transformed into an almost hard surface. A frame with sheet carrying patient is moved horizontally or vertically for transferring the patient. The sheet is made out of radiolucent material to avoid any effects due to radiations during X-ray, CT scans, MRI etc. The system is also convertible into a wheelchair using actuators when needed. |
| US10624797B2 |
Wearable article having elastic belt
An article with the entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may each be divided into 4 zones extending in the transverse direction and defined by its location from the distal edge to the proximal edge relative to the percentage of the seam length LS where: 0-25% is the waist zone, 25-50% is the distal tummy zone, 50-85% is the proximal tummy zone, and 85-100% is the leg zone. The tensile stress of the front leg zone may be no more than 50% of the tensile stress of the front proximal tummy zone, and the tensile stress of the back leg zone may be no more than 100% of the tensile stress of the back proximal tummy zone. |
| US10624795B2 |
Sensor for absorbent article
A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. |
| US10624794B2 |
Negative pressure wound therapy systems, devices, and methods
A negative pressure wound therapy system includes a wound dressing and a suction device configured to be in fluid communication with the wound dressing via a conduit to channel a fluid between at least the wound dressing and the suction device. The suction device includes a vacuum connection configured to be coupled to the conduit, a vacuum pump, an analog electronic pressure sensor in electrical communication with the vacuum pump, and a passive valve assembly. The passive valve assembly is in fluid communication with (1) the vacuum pump, (2), the analog electronic pressure sensor, and (3) the vacuum connection, and is configured to maintain the vacuum pump in fluid communication with the vacuum connection within a predefined pressure range, and to passively inhibit fluid communication between the vacuum pump and the vacuum connection outside of the predefined pressure range. |
| US10624793B2 |
Targeted drug delivery pad
An article 1 comprises a hydrophilic foam layer 3; a reservoir cover 5 in contact with a first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cover 5 enclosing a reservoir cavity 7 together with the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cavity 7 being for containing a fluid; and a hydrophobic foam layer 9 formed over the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 and the reservoir cover 5. Fluid can be dispensed from the reservoir cavity 7 through a lower surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 by pressing on the hydrophobic foam layer 9 so that the reservoir cover 5 is compressed. |
| US10624787B2 |
Apparatus for cutting a tissue section of an eye by laser radiation
An apparatus for cutting a tissue part of an eye by means of laser radiation includes a suction-ring unit (16) which is capable of being mounted onto the eye, with a ring axis (22), a mechanical interface unit (34) which is separate from the suction-ring unit (16), which is capable of being moved along the ring axis (22) in coupling contact with the latter, and which is capable of being mechanically coupled with optical means (70) which focus the laser radiation onto or into the tissue part (12) of the eye, and sealing means (44, 52) which upon movement of the interface unit (34) in coupling contact with the suction-ring unit (16) form a space (58) which is capable of being evacuated and which is delimited by sealing surfaces (46, 60) of the interface unit (34) and of the suction-ring unit (16) and of the sealing means (44, 52). |
| US10624783B2 |
Multiport vitrectomy cutter
The multiport vitrectomy cutter (10) is an ocular surgical tool allowing a surgeon to select between a single cutting port configuration and a multiple cutting port configuration. The multiport vitrectomy cutter includes an internal tube (36) and a rotating external tube (22). The external tube has a plurality of external ports (28, 30, 32) for receiving vitreous of the eye. The internal tube (36) has a closed distal end (38), defining a cutting blade, and is slidably disposed within the external tube (22) so that the cutting blade oscillates across a first one of the external ports (28) to cut tissue. The internal tube (36) has at least one internal port (40, 42), such that selective rotation of the external tube (22) with respect to the internal tube (36) selectively aligns the at least one internal port (40, 42) with a remainder of the external ports (30, 32). |
| US10624780B2 |
Variable stiffness flexure
An intrauterine device includes a central support member, first and second internal flexures and first and second external flexures. The first and second internal flexures each include a first section having a first stiffness, a second section having a second stiffness, and third section having a third stiffness, wherein the second stiffness is more flexible than the first and third stiffness and wherein the first section of each internal flexure is coupled to the central support member. The first and second external flexures are coupled to the central support member and coupled to the third sections of the first and second internal flexures, the first and second external flexures in combination with the first and second internal flexures being configured to extend from a collapsed position parallel to the central support member to a deployed position flexing away from the central support member. |
| US10624779B2 |
Bruxism treatment device
An intraoral device is disclosed. The device includes a curved portion configured to extend along a user's teeth, and first and second back portions connected to the curved portion. In addition, the device includes a plurality of projections extending from each of the first and second back portions, where the projections are positioned such that, when in the user's mouth, the projections are between upper and lower teeth of the user. |
| US10624777B2 |
Variable back shell having two side shell parts
The invention relates to a variable orthopaedic back shell having two side shell parts, which can be used as a back orthosis or as a holder for other orthoses, for example shoulder orthoses. The invention also relates to an orthosis which includes a back shell according to the invention, and to the orthopedic use of the back shells. |
| US10624770B2 |
Hybrid device for surgical aortic repair configured for adaptability of organs of various anatomical characteristics and method of using the same
An assembly including a deployment device for deploying a stent device into an aorta of a patient is provided. The deployment device includes a rod translatable within an aorta of a patient and a first release wire configured for releasing one or more radially constraining members, wherein the radially constraining members are configured to constrain a diameter of the stent device. The stent device is at least partially permeable and engaged with the deployment device in an initial configuration, wherein a diameter and a length of the stent device in a deployed configuration can be altered by axial translation of the rod and releasing one or more of the radially constraining members by translation of the first release wire. |
| US10624767B2 |
Prosthetic system for sweat management
A prosthetic system includes a liner adapted to receive a residual limb and including an outer surface defining an outlet, and a socket including an interior surface and including an aperture extending from the interior surface to an external atmosphere. A first sealed volume is defined between a first portion of the outer surface of the liner and a first portion of the interior surface of the socket. A second sealed volume is defined between a second portion of the outer surface of the liner and a second portion of the interior surface of the socket. The first sealed volume is fluidly connected to the outer of the liner, fluidly separated from the second sealed volume by a seal element, and is independent from the second sealed volume throughout use of the system. |
| US10624766B2 |
Prosthetic or exoskeleton component, prosthesis or exoskeleton, and method
A prosthetic or exoskeleton component for a prosthesis or exoskeleton includes a shock-absorbing unit. The shock-absorbing unit contains a damping device that can be controlled by way of a control device. A detection device has a sensor unit for receiving a signal. The detection device is configured to detect uneven ground depending on the acquired signal and to control the damping device in response to the detected uneven ground such that a damping property of the damping device can be adjusted on the basis of a signal of the detection device. |
| US10624764B2 |
System and method for the registration of an anatomical feature
A computer-assisted surgery (CAS) system for navigating a surface of an anatomical feature in a coordinate system comprises an apparatus for obtaining points of a surface of an anatomical feature including a base adapted to be secured to the anatomical feature, a spherical joint supported by the base, the spherical joint having a ball member rotatable in at least two rotational degrees of freedom relative to the base and having a center of rotation fixed relative to the base, a distance-measurement device connected to the ball member such that a distance-measurement axis of the distance-measurement device passes through said center of rotation of the ball member. An inertial sensor unit produces signals representative of the orientation of the distance-measurement device. A CAS processor receives the signal from the at least one inertial sensor unit and outputs orientation data relating at least an object relative to the surface of the anatomical feature using the model of the surface in the coordinate system and the signals from the at least one inertial sensor unit. |
| US10624761B2 |
Expandable intervertebral implant
An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. |
| US10624760B2 |
Spinal implant system and method
An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed. |
| US10624756B2 |
Expansible intersomatic cage
Various embodiments comprise an expansible intervertebral implant intended to be implanted in a space between two adjacent vertebrae to at least partly supplant an intervertebral disc, said implant being able to expand along three substantially mutually orthogonal axes so as to comply with the lordosis of the patient while still having increased stability and reliability. |
| US10624755B2 |
Prosthetic glenoid component
A prosthetic glenoid component (10) comprising a concave external bearing surface (12), a glenoid-contacting surface (14) opposite to the bearing surface, and a plurality of fixation elements (16) protruding from said glenoid-contacting surface (14) oppositely to said bearing surface (12) for location into a peripheral portion (104b) of a glenoid cavity (104) to secure the component to the scapula (102), wherein a central portion (15) of the glenoid-contacting surface (14) is free of fixation elements so as to preserve the integrity of the glenoid vault. |
| US10624754B2 |
System and method for repairing articular surfaces
A total joint replacement system comprising a first and a second implant system. The first implant system includes a first implant having a first load bearing surface based on a first removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's first bone, and a first anchor having a first threaded region configured to be secured into the first bone, wherein the first anchor is configured to be secured to the first implant. The second implant system includes a second implant having a second load bearing surface based on a second removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's second bone, and a second anchor having a second threaded region configured to be secured into the second bone, wherein the second anchor is configured to be secured to the second implant. |
| US10624753B2 |
Locking system
The orthopedic implant locking system may include an eccentric tibial stem having an engagement rod selectively threadingly engageable with a tibial baseplate, a lock housing securable in rotatable and substantial vertical constrained relation relative to the tibial stem, and an extension lock selectively threadingly engageable with the lock housing and including an inner passage keyed to selectively slidably engage the engagement rod in flush engagement therewith. The extension lock may extend or contract in response to rotational movement of the lock housing simultaneously while the extension lock remains in substantial non-rotatable relation relative to the tibial stem. Engagement of the extension lock with the tibial baseplate may generally vertically and rotationally selectively lock the tibial baseplate with the tibial stem and, based on the threaded spaced relation of the tibial baseplate relative to the tibial stem, linearly and eccentrically axially misalign the tibial stem relative to the tibial baseplate. |
| US10624744B2 |
Treating dysfunctional cardiac tissue
Medical devices, systems, and methods reduce the distance between two points in tissue, often for treatment of congestive heart failure and often in a minimally invasive manner. An anchor is inserted along an insertion path through a first wall of the heart. An arm of the anchor is deployed and rotationally positioned according to a desired alignment. Application of tension to the anchor may draw the first and second walls of the heart into contact along a desired contour so as to effect a desired change in the geometry of the heart. Additional anchors may be inserted and aligned with the first anchor to close off a portion of a ventricle such that the ventricle is geometrically remodeled and disease progression is reversed, halted, and/or slowed. |
| US10624742B2 |
System and method for cardiac valve repair and replacement
A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween. |
| US10624735B2 |
Progressive power intraocular lens, and methods of use and manufacture
Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile. |
| US10624734B2 |
Surgical assembly for tissue repair
A method of tissue repair using a surgical assembly that includes the steps of assembling an implant and a driver, capturing tissue with the implant, installing the implant with the captured tissue in a socket or tunnel, advancing a tapered section of a set screw in the implant, thereby expanding the implant and fixing the implant with the captured tissue in the socket or tunnel, and releasing the driver from engagement with the set screw as the distal end of the set screw reaches the implant's closed end. A surgical assembly that includes an expandable implant having a hole with an entrance at a rear end of the implant and a closed end; a set screw, an implant insertion section, a driver engagement section, and a tapered section, where the implant insertion section is received in the hole of the implant, and a driver that is engaged with the set screw. |
| US10624729B2 |
Repair prosthetic curl mitigation
A repair prosthetic for repairing a hernia is disclosed. In some embodiments, the repair prosthetic includes a patch body, a frame that assists in spreading the patch body from a reduced configuration to an expanded configuration, and a plurality of tethers attached to the patch body at locations between the frame and a periphery of the patch body. In various embodiments, the tethers can be tensioned to mitigate curling or creasing in the patch body to flatten the patch to facilitate attachment to tissue. |
| US10624725B2 |
Oral rinsing apparatus
An oral rinsing apparatus that washes away plaque, bacteria, and food debris that might reside on the teeth and along the gumline includes a handle, a nozzle, and a water supply line. The handle is adjacently attached to the nozzle. The water supply line that is connected to the handle and positioned opposite to the nozzle. The water supply line is in fluid communication with an existing water source diverter and provides a stream of water into the handle and the nozzle. The stream of water then flows through a first channel of the handle and a second channel of the nozzle before discharges through a head of the nozzle. A flow-activation button of the handle turns on and off the stream of water that exits through the head as a plurality of flow control settings are integrated into the head. |
| US10624724B2 |
Bristled dental floss
A bristled dental floss is provided for effectively removing plaque, tartar, food particles and the like from between a user's teeth. The bristled dental floss includes an elongated, flexible floss core. A plurality of floss bristles extends from the floss core. At least one elongated bristle group is formed by the plurality of floss bristles. An undulating pattern is formed by the plurality of floss bristles in each bristle group. In typical use, the bristled dental floss may be inserted between the teeth of a user and moved in a back-and-forth motion. The bristle groups effectively remove plaque, tartar, food particles and the like from between the user's teeth, particularly in hard-to-reach recessed areas between the teeth. |
| US10624723B2 |
Kit for preparing a dental prosthesis
A kit (1) for preparing a dental prosthesis, having a master model (2) manufactured by means of an additive technology using an arrangement of material in successive layers (3), such as 3D printing, and having a fixing screw (4) with an outer thread (4a) intended to removably fix a dental prosthesis element on the master model (2). The master model (2) has at least one reference surface intended to receive the dental prosthesis element bearing thereon, said reference surface being produced during the manufacture of the master model (2) by additive technology. The master model (2) has at least one threaded, cavity (6), of which the inner thread (6a), intended to receive said fixing screw (4) by screwing, is produced during the manufacture of the master model (2) by additive technology. The outer thread (4a) of the fixing screw (A) has a pitch (P) greater than or equal to 10 times the thickness (E) of the layers (3), and it has a thread height (H) greater than or equal to 5 times the thickness (E) of the layers (3). |
| US10624721B2 |
Single- or multi-unit dental restoration, and method of producing the same
The invention relates to a single- or multi-unit dental restoration, which consists of a support structure and a veneer, which support structure is in particular made from oxide ceramics by means of additive manufacturing, particularly preferably by means of rapid prototyping, wherein the veneer is produced by pressing a ceramic material, such as a glass ceramic or composite material, which is more translucent than the support structure, characterized in that the veneer fills and/or penetrates recesses of the support structure (12) configured as a net or frame structure or as a reinforcement, wherein it is particularly provided that the recesses penetrate through the support structure (12). |
| US10624719B2 |
Cover for bracket of orthodontic appliance
A cover device formed of a plastic or similar composition is structured for removable attachment over a bracket of an orthodontic appliance and includes a main plate with an outer front face, and top and bottom claws integrally formed with the main plate, curling behind the main plate, and each terminating at distal ends in spaced, opposing relation to each other behind the main plate. The main plate is bowed outwardly from top to bottom to allow the claws to flex away from each other and snap over the bracket upon application of inward pressure on the front face while the claws are pressed against the bracket, to thereby attach the cover to the bracket, with the bracket concealed from view behind the cover device. The front face may include an ornamental design. In another embodiment, the cover device includes a bottom tab for cooperating engagement with a removal tool. |
| US10624716B2 |
System and method for detecting deviations during the course of an orthodontic treatment to gradually reposition teeth
Method and system for detecting and correcting deviation during an orthodontic treatment plan is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an un-segmented current teeth image representing a patient's teeth after an orthodontic treatment plan has begun and before the plan ends for the patient; matching a previously segmented teeth model with the current teeth image; and generating at least one corrective stage to define an intermediate tooth arrangement, wherein the at least one corrective stage repositions a digital teeth image so that a prescribed tooth arrangement of the previously segmented teeth model can be used. |
| US10624715B2 |
Dental laser system and treatment method
An improved dental laser system has been developed to cut enamel quickly and precisely, without detrimental residual energy, to provide a replacement for conventional high speed rotary burrs and commercially available dental laser systems. |
| US10624714B2 |
Radiopaque procedure site marker and method for intraoperative medical imaging
An apparatus and method that provide an improved method of marking a patient requiring an endourologic procedure such as an ureteroscopy are disclosed. The apparatus is an adhesively-backed sheet with a radiopaque marking symbol designed to eliminate risk of a wrong site surgery by creating a visible, unambiguous marking symbol on an intraoperative medical image. The marker sheet is removably applied to the correct side of the patient's body on the groin or abdomen area before the patient is draped for surgery. The marker is visible to the naked eye before it is covered by drapes and visible on an X-ray or other intra operative imaging device whether covered by drapes or not. The visible marking symbol indicia on the X-ray will be unambiguous and will communicate whether the procedure should or should not be performed on that location. |
| US10624713B2 |
Surgical light having a variable light field geometry
The invention relates to a surgical light comprising a plurality of lights associated with a light group, which lights each produce a light beam extending along a longitudinal axis and are oriented and are arranged in relation to each other in such a way that the longitudinal axes of the light beams of the lights intersect in a common focal plane, wherein the lights of the light group can be supplied with current independently of each other such that a light field geometry produced by the lights in an illumination plane arranged at a distance from the focal plane can be adjusted. |
| US10624711B2 |
Device for measuring femur displacement and method of making orthopedic measurements during a surgical procedure to correct a damaged hip
A device for measuring femur bone displacement during total hip arthroplasty includes a base element immovably mounted to the pelvis and a measurement arm, detachably mounted to the base element via a support, and the measurement arm is fitted with a microprocessor computing system with a display screen. The measurement arm includes at least two movable links, serially connected with each other and with support by rotary joints with at least one (and preferably three) degrees of freedom, whereby both movable links are fitted with an accelerometer (preferably a three-axis accelerometer) and/or a magnetic field sensor and/or a gyroscope, preferably forming together an integrated acceleration, magnetic field and gyroscopic sensor unit. |
| US10624706B2 |
Methods and systems for assigning input devices to teleoperated surgical instrument functions
A system for controlling a surgical instrument comprises an input device operably coupled to remotely control movement of a surgical instrument operably coupled to a computer-assisted surgical system; a first auxiliary input device configured to transmit an auxiliary function control signal to activate an auxiliary function of a surgical instrument in an operably coupled state of the first auxiliary input device and the surgical instrument. The system further comprises a control system configured to detect at least one of an initial position or a configuration of an input device operably coupled to remotely control movement of the surgical instrument; and operably couple the first auxiliary input device to control the auxiliary function of the surgical instrument based on a position of the first auxiliary input device relative to a second auxiliary input device and the detecting of the at least one of the initial position or configuration of the input device operably coupled to remotely control the movement of the surgical instrument. |
| US10624704B2 |
Robotic devices with on board control and related systems and devices
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures. |
| US10624702B2 |
Automatic identification of instruments
A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made. |
| US10624701B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for registering a real-time image feed from an imaging device to a steerable catheter
A method of registering a real-time image feed from an imaging device inserted into a steerable catheter using a navigation system is provided. The method includes inserting the imaging device into a working channel of the steerable catheter and generating a real-time image feed of one or more reference points, wherein the orientation of the reference points is known. The method further includes orienting a handle of the steerable catheter to a neutral position, displaying the real-time image feed on a display of the navigation system, and registering the real-time image feed to the steerable catheter by rotating the displayed image so that the reference points in the real-time image feed are matched to the known orientation of the reference points. |
| US10624699B2 |
Reduction of pain through lower fluence rates and longer treatment
An apparatus for treatment of a subcutaneous fat region includes a source of electromagnetic radiation generating electromagnetic radiation having a non-fat selective wavelength. A delivery system is coupled to the source of electromagnetic radiation and is configured to deliver the electromagnetic radiation to the subcutaneous fat region for at least 300 seconds. A controller is configured to adjust an average power density based on a thickness of skin overlying the subcutaneous fat region, and to cause necrosis of at least one fat cell in the subcutaneous fat region. The non-fat selective wavelength is 950 nm to 1090 nm, 1100 nm to 1160 nm, 1,300 nm to 1625 nm, or 1,800 nm to 2,200 nm. |
| US10624690B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling use and operation of a family of different treatment devices
A system for controlling a treatment device generates a graphical interface that visually prompts a user in a step-wise fashion to use the treatment device to perform a process of forming a pattern of lesions that extends both circumferentially and axially in different levels in a body region. The graphical interface displays for the user a visual record of the progress of the process from start to finish and guides the user so that so that individual lesions desired within a given level are all formed, and that a given level of lesions is not skipped. |
| US10624689B2 |
Ablation device for large-area mucosal ablation
The ablation device (11) according to the invention is distinguished by a head (20) having a noncircular cross-section and by electrodes (32, 33) being positioned at an acute angle relative to each other. Due to the angular arrangement of the electrodes and the appropriate configuration of the channels (28, 29), there results an approximately fan-shaped plasma beam with which—in particular with the alternating activation of the two electrodes—a wide strip-shaped ablation region can be achieved on hollow organs of living beings. Handling is reliable and simplified, and, compared to existing measures, the treatment time is reduced. |
| US10624686B2 |
Variable angel bone plate
A bone plate having at least one variable angle locking hole is described. The variable angle locking hole allows a bone anchor having a threaded head to be driven into underlying bone while oriented at an angle with respect to a central hole axis of the hole that is within a range of angles at which the head is configured to threadedly mate with the at least one thread of the bone plate. Accordingly, the bone anchor can be driven into the underlying bone until the threaded head threadedly purchases with the bone plate inside the variable angle locking hole. |
| US10624683B2 |
Segmented alignment rod assembly
A segmented rod assembly for aligning a spine having a plurality of vertebrae, including a rod, including a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments having at least a first segment arranged to be slidingly secured to a first vertebra of the spine, a second segment arranged to be fixedly secured to a second vertebra of the spine, and a third segment arranged between the first and second segments to be connected to a third vertebra of the spine, a tensioning member arranged within the plurality of segments, the tensioning member having a first end secured to the first segment and a second end. |
| US10624681B2 |
Interspinous process bracing system
An interspinous process bracing system comprises an interspinous process brace and a delivery device. The interspinous process brace includes a flexible and foldable bag, and a filler. An injection opening is provided at a proximal end of the bag. The delivery device comprises a delivery tube. A distal end of the delivery tube is detachably connected to the injection opening. The filler can be injected, through the delivery tube and the injection opening, into the bag to expand the bag, forming the interspinous process brace. The system achieves interspinous process bracing through a minimally invasive surgery and thereby reduces injuries. |
| US10624668B2 |
Surgical guidance devices, systems, and methods
A guidance device is disclosed. The device may comprise a tracking pad with a guiding opening and a plurality of sensors operable with at least one beacon on a needle to track the disposition of the needle at least when a distal end of the needle is inserted into the guiding opening. Related systems and methods are also disclosed. |
| US10624667B2 |
System and method to track usage of surgical instrument
Systems, devices, and methods are operable to track usage of a surgical instrument and modify the performance of the surgical instrument based on the prior usage of the surgical instrument. Some surgical instruments are designed to have a limited service life beginning at their first use, or a limit to their overall usage in order to ensure safe use of the sensitive instruments. However, a lack of ability to track usage characteristics when the instrument is separated from an external power supply allows for user abuse and avoidance of such safety mechanisms. Adding a battery or capacitor to the instrument may allow for an ability to track usage when the instrument is separated from an external power supply. Implementing special user prompts, device use ratios, and device use half-life upon powering down of an instrument may additionally be used to prevent circumvention of safety features. |
| US10624666B2 |
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. |
| US10624665B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument
An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a proximal portion forming a socket attached to an ultrasonic vibration generating device and a distal portion. The instrument extends from the proximal portion to the distal portion along a main longitudinal axis and also includes a fluid channel. The distal portion includes a cutting portion, a fluid port and one or two radial bumps extending radially outwardly. The radial projections have a longitudinal position corresponding substantially to the longitudinal position of the cutting portion, whereby the radial bump provides a mark and/or a tactile location point beneath the skin for the surgeon for use in rhinoplasty or jaw surgery. |
| US10624658B2 |
Impactor and stabilizer for fracturing calcifications in heart valves
A device for fracturing calcifications in heart valves includes a stabilizer and an impactor movable towards each other. The impactor includes one or more impactor arms, each of which extends distally from a proximal cap. The impactor further includes one or more lever arms each of which is distally coupled to a lever cap and proximally coupled to a corresponding one of the one or more impactor arms. The lever cap slides on a shaft which extends towards the proximal cap. Proximal movement of the lever cap towards the proximal cap causes the one or more lever arms to deform and to push against the one or more impactor arms and to cause the one or more impactor arms to deform. |
| US10624657B2 |
Everting balloon for medical devices
A device for removing an obstruction from a lumen in a human or animal subject may include an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon may include a proximal tapered portion having a proximal taper angle, a central portion, and a distal tapered portion having a distal taper angle that is greater than the proximal taper angle. The balloon may also include at least one eversion feature on the proximal tapered portion and/or the distal tapered portion. The eversion feature may facilitate preferential eversion of the distal tapered portion into an inside of the balloon without the proximal tapered portion collapsing. Preferential eversion of the distal tapered portion may be provided by the differences in the distal and proximal taper angles and by one or more of a number of different types of eversion features. |
| US10624656B2 |
Apparatus and methods for treating obstructions within body lumens
Apparatus and methods are provided for delivering fluid into a body lumen during a medical procedure. A distal end of an apparatus may be introduced into a body lumen, and a valve on the distal end may be opened to deliver fluid through a first lumen into the body lumen, e.g., contrast and/or other diagnostic or therapeutic agents. The valve may be closed, and a procedure may be performed within the body lumen, e.g., using a treatment element carried on the distal end. For example, the treatment element may include a balloon that may be inflated when fluid is delivered through the first lumen with the valve closed. Optionally, a prosthesis, energy source, drug platform, and the like may be carried by the balloon for treating the body lumen. In various embodiments, the valve may be located proximal or distal to the treatment element. |
| US10624655B2 |
System and method for association of a guiding aid with a patient tissue
A guide for placing a landmark(s) in a patient tissue comprises a central portion defining at least one guiding bore configured to receive and guide a tool for placing the at least one landmark in the patient tissue. Extended portions project away from the central portion, each of the extended portions having respective lower base surfaces contoured to mate with the patient tissue, at least the respective lower base surfaces being customized as a function of preoperative imaging of the patient tissue, whereby the guide is specific to the patient. |
| US10624649B2 |
Multi-mode inflatable limb occlusion devices and methods
Methods for adaptive cuff inflation for the purposes of occluding a limb of a subject include inflating a cuff to a pressure at or above limb occlusion pressure and periodically deflating the cuff to detect amplitude of oscillometric oscillations reaching or exceeding a predetermined threshold, whereby indicating that the cuff pressure has reached an updated systolic blood pressure. Selecting the cuff to be wide enough to define limb occlusion pressure at or below the systolic blood pressure assures that this maneuver does not compromise cessation of blood flow to the limb. Devices are disclosed configured to operate in at least two of the following three operating modes: a tourniquet mode, a remote conditioning mode and a blood pressure monitoring mode. |
| US10624648B2 |
Left atrial appendage Occluder
A left atrial appendage occluder (200) comprises a sealing part (220), a fixing part (210) disposed at one side of the sealing part (220), and a connection part (230) for connecting the sealing part (220) and the fixing part (210). The radial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is greater than the radial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210), and/or, the axial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is greater than the axial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210). In the left atrial appendage occluder (200), the radial or axial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is configured to be greater than the radial or axial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210), thereby avoiding the situation in which the sealing part (220) is not optimally fitted with the opening of the left atrial appendage (10) when the fixing part (210) is placed inside of the left atrial appendage (10), which in turn enhances the occlusion effect. Additionally, the sealing part (220) has great deformation capacity which reduces the risks of the sealing part (220) causing abrasion to the opening of the left atrial appendage, or even damaging the opening of the left atrial appendage. The fixing part (210) not only avoids the risks but also fixes the occluder in the left atrial appendage (10) more effectively, and prevents the occluder (200) from being disengaged from the left atrial appendage. |
| US10624647B2 |
Aneurysm devices with additional anchoring mechanisms and associated systems and methods
The present technology relates to aneurysm devices with additional anchoring mechanisms, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, the aneurysm devices are endovascularly deliverable to a site proximate an aneurysm near a parent artery with bifurcating branches. The aneurysm devices can include a closure structure (102) comprising a distal-facing aspect configured to at least partially occlude the aneurysm and a proximal-facing aspect configured to arch over lumina of the bifurcating branches. The devices further include a supplemental stabilizer (103) connected to the closure structure. The supplemental stabilizer is configured to reside in the parent artery. The closure structure includes a hinge point (175) where the closure structure folds to form a loop element configured for anchoring within at least one of the bifurcating branches. |
| US10624635B2 |
Firing members with non-parallel jaw engagement features for surgical end effectors
A surgical instrument that includes a shaft axis and first and second jaws that are configured to move relative to each other about a fixed jaw axis between a fully open position and a fully closed position. A firing member is configured to move between a starting position and an ending position. A first jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each first jaw engagement member is oriented along a first jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis. A second jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each second jaw engagement member is oriented along a second jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis and the first jaw engagement axis. |
| US10624634B2 |
Firing trigger lockout arrangements for surgical instruments
A surgical instrument system can comprise, one, a surgical instrument including a handle, a shaft comprising a distal end, and a trigger and, two, an end effector attachable to the shaft. The instrument can further include a firing member and a motor configured to move the firing member toward the distal end, wherein the trigger is configured to operate the motor. The surgical instrument system can further include a plurality of sensors configured to detect one or more error conditions, a plurality of indicators, and a controller in communication with the plurality of sensors and the indicators, wherein the controller is configured to selectively activate the indicators to indicate the error conditions detected. A surgical instrument can comprise a plurality of actuators and a plurality of actuator locks, wherein the controller can actuate one or more of the actuator locks to indicate the error condition detected. |
| US10624633B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrument
A motorized surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes a displacement member. A motor is coupled to the displacement member. A control circuit is coupled to the motor. A position sensor is coupled to the control circuit. A timer circuit is coupled to the control circuit to measure elapsed time. The control circuit is configured to receive the position of the displacement member from the position sensor, receive elapsed time from the timer circuit, and control velocity of the motor based on the position of the displacement member and the elapsed time. A method of controlling motor velocity of the surgical instrument also is disclosed. |
| US10624632B2 |
High strength suture with absorbable core and suture anchor combination
A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. |
| US10624630B2 |
Multiple-firing securing device and methods for using and manufacturing same
A multiple-fire securing device includes a hollow outer shaft, a reloader, a reloader movement assembly, a rail, and securing structures each defining an inner securing orifice. The reloader longitudinally moves within the outer shaft and has a distal end shaped to temporarily contact one of the securing structures. The rail is disposed within the reloader and has an installing location. The securing structures are disposed on the rail. The reloader movement assembly moves the reloader longitudinally in a distal direction to deliver a first securing structure to the installing location from a first proximal position and moves the reloader proximally away from the installing location without the first securing structure to a position in which the distal end of the reloader temporarily contacts a second one of the securing structures. The second and successive securing structures are moved one at a time to the installing location. |
| US10624628B2 |
Systems and methods for percutaneous suture delivery
Systems and methods are provided for percutaneously suturing tissue. An elongated deployment member having a guide member coaxially disposed over a shaft member may be used to carry a needle deployment member. The needle deployment member may be carried at a distal end of the elongated deployment member and include a plurality of needles releasably secured to the needle deployment member, wherein each needle is routed coaxially within the distal end of the needle deployment member. The needle deployment member may further include a needle pusher driven by a link coaxially disposed within the shaft member, wherein the needle pusher is configured to advance each needle through the distal end of the needle deployment member and coaxially over the proximal end of the needle deployment member to position the plurality of needles at a piercing angle in a proximal direction. |
| US10624627B2 |
Implantable fascial approximator
Any of a number of implantable or partially implantable approximators, including, but not limited to, manual and ratchet approximators using a tensioning component that can be at least partially provided within a wound for closing the fascia of a wound (such as around the approximatoor) using continuously tensioned sutures. Also provided are approximators with automatic tensioning features, including electrically driven devices. |
| US10624626B2 |
Fixation device
A fixation device. At least one example embodiment is a bone anchor comprising: a proximal head; a bollard coupled to the proximal head; a first barb coupled to the bollard, the first barb extends outward a first distance measured perpendicularly from an anchor central axis, the first distance greater than half the transverse dimension of the bollard, and the first barb extends outward at a first radial from the anchor central axis; and a second barb coupled to the first barb, the second barb extends outward a second distance measured perpendicularly from the anchor central axis, the second distance greater than half the transverse dimension of the bollard, and the second barb extends outward at a second radial from the anchor central axis, the second radial at a second rotational orientation at least 36 angular degrees from the first radial. |
| US10624621B2 |
Devices and methods for the treatment of heart failure
A device (10) for treating heart failure in a patient. The device (10) comprising a body (12), at least one passage (18) through the body (12), at least one one way valve (20) in the passage (18) and a mounting means (14) adapted for mounting the body (12) in an opening provided in the patient's atrial septum. In use, the device (10) is oriented such that, when the patient's left atrial pressure exceeds the patient's right atrial pressure by a predetermined amount, the one way valve(s) (20) opens to allow blood flow through the passage(s) from the left atrium to the right atrium to thereby reduce the left atrial pressure. |
| US10624616B2 |
Surgical instruments including sensors
A surgical instrument includes a handle portion, first and second jaw members operably coupled to the handle portion, and first and second sensors associated with the first or second jaw members. The first sensor is configured to measure local perfusion in tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members, and the second sensor is configured to measure a pressure applied to the tissue by the first and second jaw members. |
| US10624610B2 |
Ultrasonic imaging system
An existing ultrasonic diagnostic device is used to obtain a color flow image of a target object whose stiffness is to be measured. At this time, a vibration exciter applies a micro vibration with a frequency of n/4 (n represents an odd number equal to or larger than 1) to the target object with respect to a burst frequency of an ultrasonic pulse to generate a shear elastic wave. As a result, a striped pattern corresponding to the stiffness of the target object caused by the shear elastic wave appears on a display of the ultrasonic diagnostic device as a shear elastic wave detection image. |
| US10624608B2 |
Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus
According to embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes transmission/reception circuitry transmitting/receiving an ultrasonic wave to/from an object via a piezoelectric transducer, ultrasonic image generation circuitry generating a series of ultrasonic images along a time series based on an output from the transmission/reception circuitry, specifying information generation circuitry generating predetermined specifying information concerning each of the series of ultrasonic images, selection circuitry selecting a color Doppler image from the series of ultrasonic images based on the specifying information in response to a predetermined operation during display of the series of ultrasonic images, and storage circuitry storing the selected color Doppler image. |
| US10624606B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to a present embodiment includes driving pulse generating circuitries and a transmission control circuitry. The transmission control circuitry turns on a switching element of respective driving pulse generating circuitries of the driving pulse generating circuitries to be grounded, and thereby controls so as to make an output impedance of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries become a low impedance. The transmission control circuitry turns off the switching element of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries, and thereby controls so as to make the output impedance become a high impedance by means of a resistance value of the resistance. The transmission control circuitry controls so as to make the output impedance of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries become a lower impedance during a transmission period in which the ultrasound is transmitted than during a reception period in which a reflected wave of the ultrasound is received. |
| US10624605B2 |
Radiation imaging control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
A radiation imaging control apparatus comprises an obtainment unit configured to obtain a radiation image captured by an image capturing unit; an extraction unit configured to extract, as a diagnostic image for comparison, a radiation image re-captured by the image capturing unit in a case in which the radiation image is a rejected image; and an output unit configured to output the rejected image and the diagnostic image for comparison to an external apparatus. |
| US10624604B2 |
Medical diagnostic high-frequency X-ray machines and power supply devices thereof
This disclosure relates to medical diagnostic high-frequency X-ray machines and power supply devices thereof. One power supply device can convert an alternating current into a direct current, which is further raised by a boost circuit and stored by a capacitor module, so that the power supply device can provide high voltage and sufficient power to an inverter. Another power supply device can use a lithium iron phosphate battery to power the X-ray machine. Accordingly, the X-ray machine can be lighter, smaller, resistant to high temperature, fast in electrical charging and discharging, and safer, and the usage life of the X-ray machine can be prolonged due to the long cycle life of the lithium iron phosphate battery. |
| US10624602B2 |
Medical imaging device and method controlling one or more parameters of a medical imaging device
Embodiments include a medical imaging device and a method controlling one or more parameters of a medical imaging device. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving image data representing a first image of an object to be imaged using the radiation source and detecting a plurality of positions of respective predetermined features in the first image. Based upon the detected positions, a boundary of an imaging area of the object to be imaged is determined. Based on the determined boundary, one or more parameters of the radiation source unit are controlled. |
| US10624594B2 |
Radiological imaging system occupying a reduced space
A radiological imaging system including a bed extending along a main direction, and a load-bearing structure supporting the bed in a raised position. The system includes a collapsible gantry having a circular trajectory of expansion lying on a positioning plane, and the collapsible gantry includes a source to emit radiation and a detector to receive the radiation. The gantry also includes a casing housing the source and the detector. The casing includes a fixed arched module and a mobile arched module. There is a rotation mechanism suitable to rotate the collapsible gantry in relation to the bed and the load-bearing structure to vary the inclination of the positioning plane in relation to the main direction. There is also a kinematic expansion mechanism connected to the casing to translate the mobile arched module with respect to the fixed arched module. |
| US10624585B2 |
Method and device for improving prediction and detection of adverse events in elderly or disabled people
Embodiments relates to a method and apparatus for risk stratification, monitoring, detection and prediction of adverse events in bedridden people. The method and apparatus can be used to prevent heath related conditions in people. |
| US10624582B2 |
Electronic skin and manufacturing method therefor
An electronic skin is manufactured by disposing an oxide thin film transistor (TFT), a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor on a flexible substrate. The pressure sensor and the temperature sensor are respectively located on two sides of the flexible substrate. The oxide TFT includes a first TFT and a second TFT. The pressure sensor is configured to drive the first TFT, and the temperature sensor is configured to drive the second TFT. The method for preparing the electronic skin is to form an oxide TFT, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor by means of etching and deposition on a flexible substrate whose double sides are covered with conductive materials. The electronic skin provided in the present invention may simultaneously measure pressure and temperatures, and has a simple structure, a low working voltage, small power consumption, high sensitivity, and small interference between sensor signals. |
| US10624581B2 |
Biological information acquisition terminal, information management method, and information display method
A bio-information acquiring terminal for acquiring bio-information includes a bath device. The bath device is provided with a bio-information measuring unit configured to measure bio-information of a user taking a bath, and a fingerprint authentication unit configured to specify the user. According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily manage daily changes of the health condition of the user in his or her daily life. |
| US10624579B2 |
Biofeedback system with body mapping clothing for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
A biofeedback system for monitoring patient-related signals of a patient having adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is disclosed. The present invention provides a personalized biofeedback to the patient based on the patient-related signals for restoring balance in muscle activities and reducing displacement of both sides of the patient's spine as a treatment for AIS. The biofeedback system comprises clothing integrated with posture monitoring sensors, and one or more computational systems comprising a sensor-based sEMG posture training subsystem for providing posture training and a posture monitoring subsystem for providing progressive training through daily activities. The sensor-based sEMG posture training subsystem comprises a posture training device coupled to a plurality of sEMG sensors, a feedback device and a calibration system. The posture monitoring subsystem monitors the posture of the patient and determines the properness of the posture by comparing the real-time data with the calibrated signals from the sEMG posture training subsystem. |
| US10624578B2 |
Fundamental code unit of the brain: towards a new model for cognitive geometry
In embodiments, devices, methods and systems to analyze the different mediums of brain function in a mathematically uniform manner may be provided. These devices, methods and systems may manifest at several levels and ways relating to brain physiology, including neuronal activity, molecular chirality and frequency oscillations. For example, in an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for determining structure of living neural tissue may comprise receiving at least one signal from at least one read modality, the signal representing at least one physical condition of the living neural tissue, determining action potentials based on the signals received from the read modalities, determining frequency oscillations based on the signals received from the read modalities and the action potentials, and determining neuron network structures based on the signals received from the read modalities, the action potentials, and the frequency oscillations. |
| US10624576B2 |
Device for diagnosis and induced regeneration in tissues by means of therapeutic percutaneous electrolysis and electro-stimulation targeted via bipolar needle
A device for use in the medical and hospital sector for the diagnosis, induced regeneration of tissue by means of therapeutic percutaneous electrolysis and targeted electro-stimulation based on the use of at least one bipolar needle that includes within a very small area of two electrodes located at the exterior and interior conductor of said bipolar needle, limiting the tissue to be treated within the bevel area of the needle without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue in which said bipolar needle is applied the necessary electrical signals for diagnosing the degree of degeneration and to calculate the necessary electrical charge for treating the damaged tissue while controlling said current in a manner that eliminates the contraindications that currently exist. |
| US10624566B2 |
3D isotropic microscale metamaterials and methods of manufacture
3D microscale metamaterial structures and methods of making. The metamaterial structure includes a polygonal structure having a plurality of panels connected to one another at structure corners. A metal resonator pattern is provided on each of the panels. The resonator patterns of neighboring panels are electromagnetically coupled to one another across a gap between the resonator patterns at the corresponding structure corner. The panels can be a polymer material, layers of graphene oxide, etc. The metamaterial structure can be a 3D octagram split-ring resonator, and is completely isotropic. The 3D metamaterial structure can be made by a self-folding process. |
| US10624564B1 |
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. |
| US10624563B2 |
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. |
| US10624557B2 |
Methods and systems for generating integrated substrate maps for cardiac arrhythmias
An electrophysiology map, for example a map of arrhythmic substrate, can be generated by acquiring both geometry information and electrophysiology information pertaining to an anatomical region, and associating the acquired geometry and electrophysiology information as a plurality of electrophysiology data points. A user can select two (or more) electrophysiological characteristics for display, and can further elect to apply various filters to the selected electrophysiological characteristics. The user can also define various relationships (e.g., Boolean ANDS, ORs, and the like) between the selected and/or filtered characteristics. The user-selected filtering criteria can be applied to the electrophysiology data points to output various subsets thereof. These subsets can then be graphically rendered using various combinations of colorscale, monochrome scale, and iconography, for example as a three-dimensional cardiac electrophysiology model. |
| US10624555B2 |
Myocardial analysis apparatus and myocardial excitation detection apparatus
A myocardial excitation complementation/visualization apparatus includes an acquiring section that acquires intracardiac electrocardiograms of a subject, the intracardiac electrocardiograms being recorded by a recording unit having a plurality of electrodes, a processing section that performs a computation for completing and visualizing a state of excitation in a myocardium of the subject based on the intracardiac electrocardiograms, and a displaying section that displays the state of excitation in the myocardium of the subject based on an output of the processing section. The processing section includes a first generating section, a correcting section, a second generating section, and a third generating section. The displaying section displays a change of the state of excitation in the myocardium of the subject based on the visualized data. |
| US10624552B2 |
Method for constructing physiological electrode assembly with integrated flexile wire components
A method for constructing physiological electrode assembly with integrated flexile wire components is provided. A flexible backing is formed from a stretchable woven textile material, the flexible backing having a proximal flexible backing end and a distal flexible backing end. A set of flexile wires is integrated into the proximal flexible backing end to form a set of electrical contact surfaces shaped to interface with a monitor recorder on a side of proximal electrical backing end opposite the contact side of the proximal flexible backing end. An electrocardiographic electrode is positioned on the contact side of the distal flexible backing end. A further electrocardiographic electrode is positioned on the contact side of the proximal flexible backing end. One of the electrical contact surface of the set of electrical surfaces is connected to the electrocardiographic electrode. Another one of the electrical contact surface of the set of electrical contact surfaces is connected to the further electrocardiographic electrode. |
| US10624547B2 |
Sensing device with array of microelectrodes
Devices and systems described herein relate to a sensing device that includes an output area and an electrode area. The output area includes an output circuit comprising an integrator adapted to integrate a received current so as to generate an output voltage corresponding to the received current. The electrode area includes an electrode comprising an exposed, electrically conductive, surface area and electrode circuitry connected to the exposed surface area. The electrode circuitry comprises a voltage-to-current transducer adapted to produce a wire current corresponding to a voltage present at the exposed surface area. The sensing device also includes a connecting wire electrically connecting the electrode circuitry to the output circuit, wherein the current received by the output circuit is the wire current. |
| US10624545B2 |
Biological information monitor
A biological information monitor includes: a measuring section which is configured to measure biological information having a periodically changing value; a sound outputting section which is configured to output a sound including a first sound and a second sound, in synchronization with a period of the biological information; and a sound controlling section which is configured to cause the second sound to be output in succession to the first sound, and which is configured to change the second sound in accordance with a value of the biological information. |
| US10624544B2 |
Apparatus and method of assessing a narrowing in a fluid filled tube
An apparatus and method of assessing a narrowing in a fluid filled tube having a fluid flow pressure wave having a backward-originating pressure component and a forward-originating pressure component without taking a flow velocity measurement, comprising: taking pressure measurements in the tube; separating the pressure components into the backward-originating pressure component and the forward-originating pressure component; identifying a time window when the differential of flow velocity (dU) is minimal or absent; and deriving the backward and forward pressure components for pressure measurements taken in at least the time window. |
| US10624543B2 |
Photo-acoustic sensing apparatus and methods of operation thereof
A photo-acoustic sensing apparatus (100) for non-invasive measurement of blood parameters of a subject (102) comprises a photo-acoustic sensor (104) for sensing photo-acoustic signals (106) induced when a region of the subject is illuminated by a light source (108). A first sensor processing module (112) may derive blood oxygen saturation using sensed photo-acoustic signals (114). A second sensor processing module (116) may derive blood core temperature using sensed photo-acoustic signals. A third sensor processing module (118) may derive blood glucose using sensed photo-acoustic signals. The sensing apparatus is configured to derive at least one of: a de-correlated value (120) of blood oxygen saturation of the subject; a de-correlated value (122) of blood core temperature of the subject; and a de-correlated value (124) of blood glucose of the subject. |
| US10624541B2 |
Optical measuring device and electronic device including the same
An optical measuring device including a light source, a light beam path adjuster, a light detector and a controller is provided. The light source may emit light toward an object in a predetermined progress direction. The light beam path adjuster may be disposed between the light source and the object and may change a progress path of the light emitted from the light source. The light detector may receive the light that is reflected from the object after passing through the light beam path adjuster. The controller may compare a first effective beam path length of the reflected light that the light detector receives with a predetermined target beam path length and control a refractive angle of the light beam path adjuster based on a beam path length difference between the first effective beam path length and the predetermined target beam path length. |
| US10624539B2 |
Transcutaneous analyte sensor
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. |
| US10624538B2 |
Eyelid detection device, drowsiness determination device, and eyelid detection method
An eyelid detection device includes a face feature point detecting unit for detecting outer and inner eye corners as face feature points from a captured image, an eye region detecting unit for detecting an eye region including both an upper eyelid area and an eye area from the captured image on the basis of the face feature points, and an upper eyelid detecting unit for, for each of a plurality of divided areas into which the eye region is divided, detecting the boundary between the upper eyelid area and the eye area on the basis of the pattern of arrangement of the intensity values of pixels aligned in the divided region, and for connecting the boundary detected for each of the divided regions, to determine an upper eyelid. |
| US10624536B2 |
Virtual reality-based ophthalmic inspection system and inspection method thereof
A virtual reality-based ophthalmic inspection system includes a wearable unit, an electronic unit, and at least one detector; the wearable unit is available for an inspected object to wear the wearable unit on head; the electronic unit is assembled with the wearable unit and has a left-eye display zone and a right-eye display zone, wherein the left-eye display zone is used for displaying at least one left-eye sight-targets, and the right-eye display zone is used for displaying at least one right-eye sight-targets; the detector is disposed on the electronic unit. A sight-target with at least one distinguishing feature are shown on one of the left-eye display zone and the right-eye display zone, the left-eye display zone displays the sight-target while the right-eye display zone is filled with black, and the right-eye display zone displays the sight-target while the left-eye display zone is filled with black. |
| US10624534B2 |
Light source device
A light source device includes a primary light source that emits primary light, a light guide that guides the primary light, an optical conversion unit that converts the primary light emitted from the light guide and having a first light distribution angle into secondary light having a second light distribution angle and emits the secondary light, and a light distribution adjustment unit that adjusts the secondary light to illumination light having a third light distribution angle and emits the illumination light. The light distribution adjustment unit and the optical conversion unit slide each other. The light distribution adjustment unit allows a light distribution adjustment amount for adjusting the second light distribution angle of the secondary light to adjust to the third light distribution angle of the illumination light. |
| US10624533B2 |
Endoscope with images optimized based on depth map derived from structured light images
A method and apparatus for processing gastrointestinal (GI) images are disclosed. According to this method, a regular image is received, where the regular image is captured using an imaging apparatus by projecting non-structured light onto a body lumen when the imaging apparatus is in the body lumen. One or more structured-light images captured using the imaging apparatus by projecting the body lumen with structured light are received. A target distance for a target region in the regular image is derived based on said one or more structured-light images. A filter is determined based on the target distance and camera parameters associated with the imaging apparatus. A first processed target region is generated by applying the filter to the target region to improve sharpness of the target region. A first processed regular image comprising the first processed target region is provided. |
| US10624531B2 |
Endoscope
An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part at the distal end of the endoscope (1). A tool (55) arranged at said tip part at the distal end of the endoscope, said tool is movable between a retracted position, an extended position and a task position and a tool operating member (22) located at the operating handle (2), said tool operating member (22) is operable between a rest position and a working position, said working position of the tool operating member comprises an intermediate position and depressed position, wherein the intermediate position is located between the rest position and the depressed position, and in the intermediate position the tool is in the extended position and in the depressed position the tool is in the task position. |
| US10624530B2 |
Flexible structures
Flexible frameworks are described including a plurality of at least one structural component having a waveform axially stacked and configured to form at least one internal conduit. |
| US10624526B2 |
Endoscope-pipe
An endoscope pipe with a central, elongated observation window on the distal end, whereby several light outlet openings for fiberoptic end surfaces are positioned close to the observation window for illuminating the angle area observed through the observation window and the light outlet openings are positioned asymmetrically in relation to the longitudinal extension of the observation window and/or the fiberoptic end surfaces are held in the light outlet openings in such a way that light is beamed from the fiberoptic end surfaces into the angle area in various directions. |
| US10624520B2 |
Pan cleaner system and method
The present invention relates to a pan cleaner system. The pan cleaner system comprises a main frame adapted to house a supply system, an inverting system and a cleaning system. The supply system, the inverting system and the cleaning system are configured to form a synchronized continuous functional line beginning by the supply system receiving a pan to be cleaned and ending by the cleaning system releasing a clean pan. The supply system comprises a first conveyor adapted to guide the pans towards the inverting and the cleaning systems. In one embodiment, the inverting system comprises a second conveyor adapted to magnetically hold the pans during the transport and the cleaning process. The pan cleaner system further comprises a releasing system adapted to release the pans from the magnetic conveyor once the cleaning process has been completed. |
| US10624514B2 |
Cleaner and controlling method thereof
A cleaner which performs an autonomous driving, includes: a cleaner body; a driving unit for moving the cleaner body; a camera for detecting 3D coordinate information; a memory for storing pattern information related to a charging station; and a controller for comparing the 3D coordinates information detected by the camera with the pattern information related to the charging station stored in the memory, and for determining whether the charging station is positioned near the cleaner body based on a result of the comparison. |
| US10624513B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone bin assembly having a sidewall surrounding a contiguous interior volume and comprising multiple segments of different profile and width. |
| US10624512B2 |
Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus
A handle removably connectable to an appliance includes a battery pack. A vacuum cleaner which uses the handle and an air cooled battery charger is also provided. |
| US10624509B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner includes a hand-held device and the hand-held device has a housing defining an air inlet and an air blowing port at a front end thereof, the air blowing port being disposed adjacent to the air inlet; a dust cup disposed in the housing and connected to the air inlet; and an electric motor defining a motor chamber in communication with the dust cup, in which an airflow entering through the air inlet flows out of the air blowing port after flowing through the dust cup and the electric motor. |
| US10624505B2 |
Foam soap dispenser
The present invention relates to the technical field of soap dispenser, particularly to a foam soap dispenser including a housing, a raw material chamber, and a liquid soap outlet, and further includes a water chamber, a drive device, and a foaming device; the liquid soap outlet is arranged on the housing; the raw material chamber, the water chamber, the drive device, and the foaming device are arranged inside the housing; a raw material chamber outlet and a water chamber outlet are connected to a foaming device inlet; a foaming device outlet is connected to the soap liquid outlet. The present invention can produce plentiful foam, and the piston assembly thereof is not easy to be stuck, and is provided with a longer service life. Moreover, the produced foam has a uniform size while the discharge speed of foam is faster and more stable than ever. |
| US10624502B2 |
Cover arrangement for fluid dispenser
A fluid dispenser having a housing and a cover removably coupled to the housing with the cover having a right cover side wall and a left cover side wall secured together spaced laterally from each other and in which the cover side walls are resilient and deflectable laterally away from each other for disengagement of the cover from the housing. |
| US10624497B1 |
Toaster
A toaster includes a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, a top wall and two opposing sidewalls. On the top wall are a plurality of bread-dispensing openings, each in communication with a designated cooking chamber. Vertically positioned within each cooking chamber is a heating element and a deployable grill. A lift mechanism includes a plurality of rotatable catch members that release the grill whenever the housing is upright so that the device functions as a conventional toaster. However, when the housing is rotated to lie on its rear wall, the catch members automatically grip the grill so that the lift mechanism ejects it through the bread-dispensing opening. |
| US10624496B1 |
Grill with interchangeable grill cover
A portable grill with an interchangeable grill lid to allow for different decorative lids to be screwed onto a universal base grill. The lid base sits on the grill body and screws into the body. The grill body includes a grill grate that fits all the different interchangeable grill lids. The interchangeable grill lids include various mascot and sports related designs. |
| US10624495B2 |
Ignition device using pellet fuel
The present invention relates to an ignition device using pellet fuel capable of quickly igniting and burning the pellet fuel, which is supplied into an inner container, and including a container part having the inner container in which the pellet fuel is accommodated while being dropped therein and an outer container of which an upper part is integrally provided with an outer side of the inner container, a heater bar provided at a lower part of the container part and configured to ignite the pellet fuel while being heated by electrical energy, and a cover provided at an inner bottom of the inner container and configured to cover the heater bar. |
| US10624493B2 |
Grill device
A grill device includes upper and lower grill units. The upper grill unit has a feed opening. The lower grill unit includes a lower grill plate having a plate body and a flow-diverging stage. The plate body has a central portion that is adapted to be positioned under and aligned with the feed opening, and a surrounding portion that surrounds the central portion. The flow-diverging stage protrudes upwardly from the central portion of the plate body, and has a flow-diverging convex surface that faces the feed opening and that is for diverging flow of a fluid material which flows from the feed opening onto the plate body. The flow-diverging convex surface has a top end positioned higher than the plate body. |
| US10624492B2 |
Cleaning system
Method of cleaning of a milk system with dispensing device, which system is associated with a beverage maker, including a control unit and a cleaning module. The method includes the following steps: replacing a milk container of the milk system with the cleaning module, including at least two zones, cleaning fluid being filled in a first zone and in a second zone, and a cleaning agent being filled in a chamber; connecting the first zone and the second zone with docking units of the milk system for suctioning cleaning fluid, conveying the cleaning fluid through the milk system and at least partial recirculation of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning module; rinsing of the milk system with cleaning fluid, cleaning fluid being conveyed through the milk system out of the first zone and/or out of the second zone of the cleaning module and being led out; rinsing of the circuit of the milk system, cleaning fluid being extracted from the second zone, being heated by a heating device and being led back into the chamber, whereby it reaches the second zone via a fluid-conductive connection; terminating the circuit rinsing, cleaning fluid being led out and a valve device of the second zone being closed when the filling level of cleaning fluid in the second zone drops below a predetermined level; and final rinsing of the milk system with cleaning fluid from the first zone. Furthermore a device for carrying out the method is described. |
| US10624491B1 |
Vacuum brewed beverage apparatus
A vacuum brewed beverage apparatus for effectively cooling or heating the beverage after it has been vacuumed brewed. The vacuum brewed beverage apparatus includes a control assembly; a container assembly including a container removably supported by the control assembly and capable of holding liquid and a brewed product; and a brew assembly including a brewing chamber removably supported by the control assembly and being in operable communication with the container. |
| US10624490B2 |
Consumable for a dispenser and processing unit for a dispenser
The present disclosure relates to a consumable for use in a dispenser for preparation of foodstuff products, the consumable comprising a sealed housing comprising at least one rigid wall portion that is impermeable to liquid, a primary inlet portion arranged to enable pressurized water flow into the housing, a secondary inlet portion arranged to enable an auxiliary fluid flow, particularly an air flow, into the housing, at least one outlet portion arranged to enable the processed foodstuff product to flow out of the housing, at least one containing chamber arranged in the housing, the chamber containing a food substance, particularly a ground substance, at least one flow processing chamber arranged to process a liquid solution that flows through the flow processing chamber, a flow transfer wall arranged between the containing chamber and the flow processing chamber. |
| US10624486B2 |
Device and method for peeling
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a device for peeling, including a peeling means, a fixing means, a first motor, a second motor, a control device for controlling the peeling means, a three-dimensional (3D) modeling apparatus configured to acquire three-dimensional coordinates of the surface of the item to be peeled, and a processing and controlling unit, wherein the processing and controlling unit is connected to the three-dimensional modeling apparatus and configured to determine an operating parameter of the peeling means, an operating parameter of the first motor and an operating parameter of the second motor, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the first motor and controls the first motor to drive the movement of the fixing means, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the second motor and control the second motor to drive the movement of the peeling means. |
| US10624484B1 |
Automated delivery locker and assemblies
A locker configured to store a package is disclosed. The locker includes a plurality of adjustable storage compartments. The locker also includes a door coupled to the locker. The door is configured to actuate between an open position and a closed position to provide access to at least one of the plurality of adjustable storage compartments. |
| US10624481B1 |
Mounting device for an object such as a towel, a dish cloth, a potholder, an oven mitt, and the like, and combination of the mounting device and the object
A mounting device for securing an object, such as a towel, a dish cloth, a potholder, or an oven mitt, to a handle, such as a refrigerator handle, an oven door handle, a drawer handle, or a cabinet handle, comprises a body, a hooking component formed on the body for removably hooking the device onto the handle when desired, and a connecting component formed on the body for connecting the object to the body. The object may be removably affixed to the connecting component or permanently affixed to the connecting component. |
| US10624480B2 |
Brassiere hanger
Devices and systems for hanging brassieres are provided. In one embodiment, a brassiere hanging system comprises a support device and at least one brassiere hanger element. Each brassiere hanger element is configured to support a brassiere. The support device is configured to be connected with and support the at least one brassiere hanger element. According to one embodiment, a brassiere hanger element may comprise a body component and at least one spiral connector extending from a top portion of the body component. |
| US10624469B2 |
Reversible Mattress with varying firmness
A reversible mattress includes a first outer region and a core region placed beneath the first outer region. The core region includes at least one core portion. The reversible mattress further includes a second outer region placed beneath the core region. The first outer region, the core region, and the second outer region are each made of latex foam and form the reversible mattress. The first outer region has a first outer ILD (ILDT1) and the second outer region has a second outer ILD (ILDT2) such that the first outer ILD (ILDT1) is lower than the second outer ILD (ILDT2). |
| US10624467B2 |
Pocketed spring comfort layer
A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil. |
| US10624461B2 |
Baby on board infant float
The invention disclosed in this application is a floatation device for infants and small children combined with an exercise device for their parent. The device is designed to allow the child to be in the swimming pool with their parent with only a small part or none of the child to actually be in contact with the water. The invention consists of a seat for the child integrated into a floatation device. The child's seat will swivel to allow for the child to be facing in various directions while on the floatation device. Sections of the seat are removable so that the child may dangle their legs into the water while affixed in the seat. The floatation part of the invention is similar in size and shape to an adult swimming kickboard and can be utilized as such with a child either in the seat or not. |
| US10624460B2 |
Lighted chair base and lighted chair back
The lighted chair base comprises a base plate, a base case, a power source, a controller and at least one light emitter. The base case is coupled to the base plate, and comprises an accommodation space. The power source is disposed on the base plate and located within the accommodation space. The controller is located within the accommodation space and electrically coupled to the power source. The at least one light emitter is located within the accommodation space and electrically coupled to the controller. The lighted chair back is also disclosed, comprising a main body, a power source, a controller and at least one light emitter. The power source is coupled to the main body. The controller is electrically coupled to the power source. The at least one light emitter is disposed on the main body and electrically coupled to the controller. |
| US10624459B1 |
Combination portable chair and equipment caddy
A lightweight, portable, and compact combination chair and equipment caddy. The combination chair and caddy is accomplished by using a standard five or six gallon bucket together with an integral seat and back rest. The back rest is movable between an extended position for supporting a user's back when seated on the bucket, and a retracted storage position. When the back rest is in its storage position, it is retracted almost completely within the interior of the bucket to enable easy carrying of the bucket via its handle. The back rest also uses the handle of the bucket to hold it in its extended position thereby keeping costs and materials to a minimum. |
| US10624458B2 |
Height-adjustable footrest
A lock is provided for locking a footrest at two chair legs of a chair is provided. The lock has a first blocking rod, a second blocking rod, and an adjustment means cooperating with the two blocking rods. The adjustment means is supported rotatably about a rotation axis, the two blocking rods are arranged coaxially and spaced apart from each other and are respectively perpendicular with respect to the rotation axis (DA), the two blocking rods are respectively coupled to the adjustment means, and a rotation of the adjustment means about the rotation axis (DA) causes the two blocking rods to move synchronously in opposite directions. Also provided are a footrest having a lock according to this disclosure and a chair having one or both of a lock according to this disclosure and a footrest according to this disclosure. |
| US10624457B2 |
Chair
The invention relates to a chair (1) which comprises a support (6), a seat element (5), a back element (4), a leg element (3), a spring mechanism and a weight-controlled working adjusting element for the spring mechanism. |
| US10624456B2 |
Portable seat cushion
A portable seat cushion for placement on a seat for added comfort and support is provided that includes an elongated rectangular base comprising a front portion, seat portion, and back portion. The base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The seat cushion also includes a generally wedge-shaped main cushion, and a generally rectangular-shaped back cushion, wherein the main and back cushions engage the base. The seat cushion is moveable between a deployed configuration and a rolled configuration. |
| US10624454B1 |
Mobile articulating rod holder
A plurality of fishing rods are placed in this device, and through the device, will allow compact storage of the plurality of fishing rods, easy transport in and out of vehicles, and over many different surfaces, saving time and reducing the chance of damage to the fishing rods and reels. A slider bar that extends from one end of the frame to the other secures a plurality of rod holders. If the user wishes to tilt the rods, the user pulls backward on the slider bar lever and the rods will tilt simultaneously in the same direction. |
| US10624453B2 |
Bathroom management apparatus
A bathroom management apparatus is provided which can minimize the likelihood of door-sliding components being seen from the outside. The bathroom management apparatus may include a cabinet forming an interior space whose front is open; a first dividing plate provided within the cabinet and dividing the interior space; a second dividing plate provided within the cabinet in parallel with the first dividing plate and dividing the interior space, and forming a storage chamber in the space between the first and second dividing plates; and a door slidably installed on the first dividing plate and second dividing plate and opening and closing the storage chamber. |
| US10624452B2 |
Racking system
A catering shelving system is disclosed with a series of shelves in order to assist caters in transporting food from one location to another. The shelving system racks may be detachable or pivotally attached through the use of rotation mechanisms for easy break down and storage. The shelving system may accommodate a series of different types of pans of all shapes, sizes, and weights. |
| US10624450B2 |
Ultimate rinse cup brush cleaning system
A set of molded silicone rubber devices is used for cleaning a variety of paint brushes in a variety of containers. A circular basic paint “puck” is molded silicone rubber with paint-cleaning teeth and a diameter matching the bottom of a standard coffee cup or else a standard disposable paint mixing cup of 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz or 64 oz. A bucket puck has a diameter fitting a 1-gallon or 5-gallon paint bucket and is suitable for large, heavy brushes. An expansible paint puck doubles in size when submerged in turpenoid paint solvent and has a silicone rubber purity and hardness ensuring uniform expansion and contraction. A paint puck set includes solvent container, stable footing and ultimate rinse cup topper with brush holders, flexible cup grip, brush scraping surfaces and drip tray. |
| US10624448B2 |
Computerized cosmetics brushes
A computer-implemented method of training a user to effectively apply makeup using a computerized makeup brush, the method comprising the steps of receiving, from a computerized makeup brush that comprises one or more sensors for sensing the movement of the makeup brush relative to a particular portion of a user's body, data representing a movement of the makeup brush relative to the particular portion of the user's body over a particular period of time as the makeup brush is used to apply makeup brush to the particular portion of the user's body, and using the data to generate and display, to a user, a visual representation of the movement of the makeup brush over the particular period of time on a display that is operatively coupled to the computerized makeup brush. |
| US10624445B2 |
Multiplex brush
This invention is in regards to a multiplex brush. The brush is composed of three types of visible bristles, allowing the users to feel more aware of its effectiveness and difference compared to when using single-type bristle brushes. The straight bristles, 1stwavy bristles and 2ndwavy bristles are planted together so the brush would have more grip. This is in regards to a multiplex brush with 1stwavy bristles and 2ndwavy bristles that are different in the degree and number of curves they have so the brush would allow hairs with different thickness and texture can all be styled easily, while maintaining its optimal condition. |
| US10624444B2 |
Hair care device
A hair care device for use in untangling hair includes a body portion and a plurality of substantially parallel flexible bristles made of soft plastics material and projecting from the body portion. The bristles are arranged such that over at least a part of the area of bristles, some of the bristles are of shorter length. The bristles and the shorter length bristles are interspersed over the at least part of the area of bristles. |
| US10624443B2 |
Gripping apparatus for handheld devices
An apparatus for assisting a user in gripping a portable electronic device has a base element adapted to be attached to the portable electronic device, wherein the base element has a top surface with an attachment region and a bottom surface configured to mount the base element onto the portable electronic device; a gripping element, wherein the gripping element has a bottom surface with an attachment region; and a stretchable cord connecting the base element and the gripping element and attached thereto at the respective attachment regions thereof; wherein the stretchable cord is sufficiently elastic to allow the gripping element to be extended away from the base element a sufficient distance for a user to insert one or more fingers between the gripping element and the base element, to grip the user's fingers when they are inserted between the gripping element and the base element, and to snap back against the base element when the user's fingers are removed, and to allow the gripping element to automatically adjust a tightness of its grip to a thickness of the user's fingers when they are inserted between the gripping element and the base element. |
| US10624442B2 |
Adjustable holder
The present invention describes an adjustable holder used primarily to secure substantially cylindrical objects to the person, clothing, or gear of a user. For the preferred embodiment, the holder is a substantially cylindrical casing comprising: a substantially curved front wall, the substantially curved front wall further comprising two portions and a helical opening, where the helical opening separates the two portions of the substantially curved front wall; an opposing back wall; a closed bottom end; an open top end; and an interior compartment wherein the substantially curved front wall is connected to the opposing back wall, the closed bottom is connected to both the substantially curved front wall and the opposing back wall, and the substantially curved front wall, the opposing back wall, and the closed bottom collectively form the interior compartment; and wherein the two portions of the substantially curved front wall are connected by the fastener. |
| US10624441B1 |
Magnetic pencil holder for a writing implement
A holder for securing a writing implement to a magnetic surface. The holder includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end of the housing. The body includes a plurality of lateral interior surfaces. A first and second ends of the body defining an opening that has a channel extending between the lateral interior surfaces from the first end to the second end. A protrusion is disposed within the housing and extends from one lateral interior surface toward the channel. A stopper is disposed proximate to the second end of the body and partially extends from a lateral interior surface toward the second opening. A magnet is located within the housing and rests against one of the lateral interior surfaces and the stopper preventing movement of the magnet. The housing receives the writing implement and a protrusion contacts the writing implement securing it in place. |
| US10624435B2 |
Curling iron
A curling iron contains: a body, a fitting sleeve, a plug, and multiple clampers. The body includes multiple rolling ribs arranged in a stepped shape and includes two stop portions. Two opposing rolling ribs on two peripheral sides of the body respectively do not flush with each other and are separated. The body also includes an orifice and a hollow portion, wherein the hollow portion has two retaining slots. The fitting sleeve includes two locking portions corresponding to the two retaining slots of the body. A diameter of the plug is equal to that of the orifice of the body, each of the multiple clampers includes a fixing portion and a clamping portion, and the fitting sleeve is fitted into the hollow portion of the body. The plug is accommodated in the orifice of the body, and each clamper clamps the body. |
| US10624430B1 |
Storage and carrying case
A storage and carrying case comprises an upper housing and a lower housing connected by a locking hinge mechanism. |
| US10624424B2 |
Foot measuring machine with user interface and corresponding method
While purchasing shoes via an online shopping store, a user may use a foot measuring machine according to the invention to automatically download and print an insole which is adapted to the particular user's foot dimensions as well as the particular shoe which is being bought. Hence, a different insole is printed for every different user foot and shoe combination. This enables the user to try out the insole (or insoles for both feet) and make out an idea of the adaptability of the particular shoe to their feet. The foot measuring machine with a user interface facilitates the user the virtual purchase of shoes, generating an insole of the shoe it wants to purchase, so that the user can print the insole of the selected shoe and try it out by super-posing the foot on the insole outline. |
| US10624421B2 |
Method for unified inflation and sealing
A method for inflating a chamber in an article composed at least partially of polymer layers, such as thermoplastic layers, is provided. The methods can allow for forming an aperture in a polymer layer, inflating a chamber or volume in fluid communication with the aperture, and then sealing the chamber so that the inflation fluid is substantially retained in the chamber and/or does not escape via the aperture. The formation of the aperture, inflation of the chamber, and sealing of the chamber or aperture may be performed by a single tool and/or based on a single registration of the thermoplastic article with a tool. In some aspects, formation of the aperture is enabled in part by using a punch with a cupped surface that allows the top layer of a thermoplastic article to be breached without forming a hole in at least one lower layer. |
| US10624419B2 |
Differing void cell matrices
A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter. |
| US10624417B2 |
Article of footwear with outsole bonded to cushioning component and method of manufacturing an article of footwear
An article of footwear comprises a sole structure having a cushioning component defining an enclosed, fluid-filled chamber. The cushioning component has a top wall, a bottom wall, a medial side wall at a medial side of the article of footwear, and a lateral side wall at a lateral side of the article of footwear. The cushioning component includes a unitary outsole having a bottom portion, a medial side portion, and a lateral side portion. The bottom portion is bonded to the bottom wall, the medial side portion is bonded to the medial side wall, and the lateral side portion is bonded to the lateral side wall. A method of manufacturing includes disposing the first and second polymer sheets and the outsole in a mold assembly and thermally bonding the outsole to the second polymer sheet, and the first and second polymer sheets to one another to form a chamber. |
| US10624414B2 |
Athletic skate body
An athletic skate body has an integrated leather vamp main body, a heel accessory piece, multiple strengthening pieces, a tongue, a shoe lining, an inner board, and a sole. The integrated leather vamp main body has a seamless toe box surface portion and a first lateral surface portion and a second lateral surface portion extending rearward from two sides of the toe box surface portion. The first and the second lateral surface portions are sewed with a heel accessory piece and thus a heel portion is formed. With the seamless toe box surface portion, strength of a head portion of the athletic skate body is enhanced, and a vamp base can be cut into shape by automation equipment. Thus, with the plane and integral vamp base attached with multiple strengthening pieces precisely, the manpower is saved and the quality of the athletic skate body is improved. |
| US10624411B2 |
Writing to apparel by flexing piezoelectric generator
A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the wearable article to the worn on a body, a piezoelectric generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to output a voltage, a data translator, coupled to the piezoelectric generator, configured to output electronic data based on the voltage, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the data translator, configured to store the electronic data from the data translator. |
| US10624407B2 |
Pad assemblies for a protective sports helmet
A pad assembly is provided for use with a protective sports helmet in a contact sport, the helmet having an opening. The pad assembly includes a pad member within a pad housing, and a retainer having a projection that fits within the helmet opening. The pad assembly also includes a cap detachably coupled to the retainer, the cap including a base portion that fits within the helmet opening and a flange portion that fits within a countersunk recess disposed around the helmet opening, the cap detachably receiving the projection of the retainer. A protective sports helmet having a pad assembly is also provided. |
| US10624406B2 |
Protective sports helmet
The present helmet invention combines lightweight, impact absorption materials, force distribution structures, and means for affixing a facemask and straps to the helmet for reducing the risk of head injury. The internal construction of the helmet uses the combination of three or more elliptically shaped rings, each referred to as a “halo ring.” The halo rings are rigidly affixed to u-shaped torsion bars, and together form a cage. The cage covers areas of the head and skull vulnerable to injury, operating to disperse and thereby dissipate external impacts at any point where forces on the helmet's external surface are transferred to the ovoid-like cage. |
| US10624405B2 |
Aerodynamic control device and helmet including the same
An aerodynamic control device includes a void opening. The void opening decreases a resistance of a turbulence generated by a component part located behind a center of a longitudinal width of a helmet and is formed so that one end is connected to the helmet and the other end protrudes backward from the helmet. |
| US10624392B2 |
Aerosol-generating system with motor
An aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to hold aerosol-forming substrate, a vaporizer, and a pump. The liquid storage portion includes a movable wall and an outlet. The vaporizer includes a heating element having a structure that at least partially defines an internal passage. The pump may deliver liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the outlet of the liquid storage portion to the internal passage of the heating element. The pump may include a micro stepper motor with a drive shaft that is configured to rotate a particular amount based on performing an individual step, a piston connected to the movable wall, and a lead screw connecting the drive shaft to the piston and configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into axial movement of the piston and the movable wall. The vaporizer may at least partially vaporize the delivered liquid aerosol-forming substrate. |
| US10624390B2 |
Method for preparing fuel element for smoking article
The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article comprising forming a combustible carbonaceous material into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article; incorporating a metal-containing catalyst precursor into the fuel element or onto the surface thereof to form a treated fuel element, the incorporating step occurring before, during, or after said forming step; and optionally heating or irradiating the treated fuel element at a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided. |
| US10624388B2 |
Single dose smoking device with predefined bowl volumes
Disclosed is a novel single dose smoking device that provides advancement to the traditional pipe bowl design, and these advancements translate exceedingly well to the unique applications of an expanding smokers market, where discerning smokers are increasingly refining their preferences. More specifically, the single dose smoking device includes a stem with a first end and a second end, and a bowl with a draw end and pack end. The stem and bowl are formed from an organic or inorganic material with a draw end and pack end. The draw end includes a hole or series of holes therethrough for allowing gases to pass therebetween. |
| US10624382B2 |
High specific mechanical energy extrusion screw assembly
High Specific Mechanical Energy extruder screw assemblies (14, 88, 98) and complete extruders (10, 86, 96) are provided, which include wide-flight intermediate screw sections (104) having axial flight widths greater than the flight widths of the inlet and outlet screw sections (102, 106) on opposite sides of the intermediate sections (104). The intermediate sections (104) provide increased friction and shear serving to enhance the SMEs imparted to comestible food materials during processing thereof. |
| US10624380B1 |
Oral/enteral nutritious foods and method of manufacturing the same
Oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein meat group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a high-protein vegetable group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate having a third predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; water having a fifth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a sixth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a seventh percentage (%) weight, all enzymatically hydrolyzed to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins. |
| US10624377B2 |
Edible web comprising microorganisms
The present invention relates to edible webs comprising microorganisms, such as probiotics. In particular, the present invention relates to an edible web having microorganisms, such as bacteria, probiotic bacteria, bacteriophages or viruses printed thereon, e.g. by the use of inkjet printing. In addition the invention relates to methods of producing such edible webs, to various products comprising the edible webs as well as to use of the edible webs comprising microorganisms. |
| US10624372B2 |
Reduced-sweetener products, flavoring mixtures for said reduced-sweetener products and process for the production of products of this type
A flavoring mixture, comprising (i) one or more sweet-tasting substances, selected from the group of naturally occurring sweet-tasting substances and the physiologically compatible salts thereof without phyllodulcin and the physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (ii) phyllodulcin and/or one or more of the physiologically compatible salts thereof, wherein the ratio of the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) to the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) is ≥2. |
| US10624370B2 |
Compositions and methods that modulate digestibility in a companion animal
A specific type of digestibility in a companion animal can be improved by adjusting the diet of the animal to increase the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility. |
| US10624368B1 |
Control of pathogenic bacteria in foods
Methods of making coated pet food kibble and the kibble product by coating kibble with a composition that include at least one of: (i) lecithin and chicken fat; (ii) lecithin, a glycerol monoester of a fatty acid, a sugar monoester of a fatty acid, and chicken fat; (iii) lecithin, Nα—(C8-C18) acyl arginine alkyl (C1-C8) ester, and chicken fat; or (iv) Nα—(C8-C18) acyl arginine alkyl (C1-C8) ester-thymol and chicken fat. When the pet food kibble coated with a composition as described above, exhibits amounts of Salmonella sp. that are reduced by about 99%. This reduction is effective for at least 60 days post coating when compared to pet food kibble coated with a composition lacking one of (i)-(iv). The compositions are also used in a method for treating raw beef or poultry prior to grinding where the ground meat exhibits amounts of Salmonella sp. that are reduced by about 99%. |
| US10624366B2 |
Methods of decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl
The disclosure relates to methods for decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administering isolated microorganisms to the fowl. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administration of a Bacillus sp. to the fowl. The disclosure further relates to isolated microorganisms and compositions comprising the same. |
| US10624360B2 |
Methods for reducing glycemic value of dairy compositions
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a dairy composition from a starting material containing lactose. The present invention also relates to the compositions produced by the process of the invention as well as the foods and drinks containing the compositions. |
| US10624359B2 |
Highly functional cellulose composite
A method for producing a cellulose composite containing cellulose and a polysaccharide, wherein a median size of colloidal cellulose composites contained in the cellulose composite as measured by a dynamic light scattering method is 0.85 μm or more, the method including treating a mixture containing cellulose, a polysaccharide and an aqueous medium together in a wet process, wherein a solid content is controlled to be 35 mass % or more, and temperature is set at 80° C. or less. |
| US10624357B2 |
Delivery apparatus to deliver a hidden item inside a food
Delivery apparatus and assemblies are shown and described. In one embodiment, a delivery apparatus includes a base, a container removable about a central tube, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism may engage an extension plunger to release the container from an isolated position substantially parallel with a food item to an adjacent display position. The result is an improved hidden display and assembly for enhancing efficient, effective delivery of a hidden item inside a food item(s) or the like. |
| US10624356B2 |
Refrigerated dough with extended shelf life made from white wheat flour
A white wheat flour is made from a combination of a first flour stream including at least a non-heat treated low ash and low bran flour stream, and a second flour stream including a heat-treated high ash and high bran flour stream. The white wheat flour preferably exhibits an extensibility in the range of 160-180 for use in making raw dough used in sheeted dough manufacturing systems. Importantly, the specified processing of the invention only results in a change in extensibility of less than 20%. The raw dough composition can be packaged and stored in a refrigerated condition for subsequent use in making biscuits, rolls, croissants or the like. By heating the second flour stream, enzymes in the second flour stream are deactivated, thereby increasing the stability and refrigerated shelf life of the packaged raw dough composition to at least 120 days. In certain embodiments, one or more enzymes are reintroduced into the second flour stream. |
| US10624351B2 |
Modulated nutritional quality traits in seeds
This invention relates to methods and materials for modulating seed nutritional quality traits of seeds produced by a wheat, cotton, soybean, or maize plant, said plant having been heterologously disposed to, or grown from, a plant element treated with an endophyte. |
| US10624349B2 |
Altering microbial populations and modifying microbiota
The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system. |
| US10624346B2 |
Herbicidal composition and method for controlling weeds
Provided is a herbicidal composition containing ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate and one or more dicamba salts selected from the group consisting of dicamba diglycolamine salt and dicamba N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)methylamine salt. The herbicidal composition can exert an excellent control efficacy on weeds. |
| US10624345B2 |
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor mixtures
The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I), (I and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I) with the mixtures of the present invention. |
| US10624344B1 |
Composition and method for protecting plant against disease and pest
The present invention can provide a composition and a method excellent in plant protection effect against diseases and pests. The composition comprises fluopyram and fluxapyroxad, and the method comprises a step of applying fluopyram and fluxapyroxad to a plant or soil for cultivating the plant. |
| US10624339B2 |
Method of controlling filbertworm
There is provided a method of controlling filbertworm capable of reducing the number of release positions without changing a dosage amount per unit area. More specifically, there is provided a method of controlling filbertworm comprising the step of: providing E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate or a composition comprising 80% by weight or more of E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at 1 to 100 release positions/ha to release the E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at a release rate of from 0.01 to 5 g/day/ha for mating disruption. |
| US10624338B2 |
Nitrite microencapsulation, and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of pest baits
The present invention relates to microencapsulation technology and specifically, nitrite salt microencapsulation and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of animal pest baits, especially baits to be used in humane methods for controlling feral pig and possum populations. |
| US10624335B2 |
Tool for cryopreservation of cell or tissue and cryopreservation method
The present invention relates to a device for cryopreservation of a cell or tissue, including a deposition part on which a cell or tissue is to be deposited, the deposition part having a layer containing a water-soluble polymeric compound on an outermost surface of the deposition part; and a method of cryopreservation using the device. |
| US10624334B1 |
Self-stabilizing decoy system
A fowl decoy is detailed having a buoyant upper shaped and decorated to approximate a fowl. The upper is attached to a funnel shaped stabilizer that extends downward from the bottom surface of the buoyant upper. The funnel improves the movement of the decoy by lowering the center of mass and allowing water to move the decoy about by force applied to the lower portion of the stabilizer. The decoy is also equipped with an anchor to facilitated removal from the water. |
| US10624328B1 |
Marine containment device
A marine containment device is disclosed for containing a marine species. The marine containment device comprises a container defining an interior chamber. An aperture is in the container for inputting and outputting the marine species relative to the interior chamber. A closure door closes the aperture. A hinge pivotably couples the closure door with the container. A first flotation body is coupled to the first side wall and a second flotation body is coupled to the second side wall for providing a positive buoyancy while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber when the container defines a horizontal position within the body of water. The rear end defines a linear plane for positioning on the surface and maintaining the container in a vertical position while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber. |
| US10624326B1 |
Gear shifting device of drum fishing reel
A gear shifting device of a drum fishing reel includes first and second gears having first and second through holes respectively, and a gear shaft extending through the first and second through holes and having two through grooves. A shifting rod is provided with two elongated holes and axially moveably inserted into a shaft hole of the gear shaft. A key is inserted through the through grooves and the elongated holes and abutted with a spring disposed inside the shifting rod. When the key is inserted into the first through hole or the second through hole, the first gear or the second gear is rotatably driven by the gear shaft. As such, the key can be positioned positively, the speed changing motion acts smoothly, and the gear shifting device can be easily assembled with stable quality. |
| US10624324B2 |
Fishing device
Fishing device, such as a lure (1), in which there is a body (2), to the front end of which are attached means (3) for attaching a line (4) and at the rear end of which are winglets (11, 12) that rotate due to the force of the water flow. The winglets (11, 12) are mounted eccentrically on bearings on an essentially wire-like axle (9) to rotate in opposite directions and/or at different speeds. The winglets (11, 12) are essentially triangular, the bearing point being essentially at, or in the immediate vicinity of one point of the triangle. |
| US10624323B2 |
Illuminated fishing lure
The disclosed fish luring device includes a transparent container having an opening at a top and a bottom section, an illumination assembly, a plurality of screened caps for covering at least one opening of transparent container and a bait adapted to attract towards the illumination assembly. Further, the illumination assembly is configured to provide a green spectrum for the screening of the bait inside the transparent container. |
| US10624317B2 |
Edible pet chew made from an edible malleable sheet
An edible pet chew has an initially malleable sheet of a hardened chewable material dimensioned large enough and thin enough to be initially malleable for flexing, folding or rolling into a final shape. The sheet is shaped into a final shape by flexing, folding or rolling and then hardened. |
| US10624315B2 |
Functional garments to collect loose hair and skin of domestic pets
A multi-layered animal garment is configured to aid shedding of fur from an animal. The garment includes a fur agitation layer comprising a plurality of fur agitation features to facilitate the shedding as the fur agitation layer moves relative to the fur and a mesh layer configured to retain fur pieces shed from the fur. Each layer includes at least one leg band configured to be attached to a leg of the animal. The fur agitation layer and the mesh layer are elastically connected to each other. The leg band of the fur agitation layer and the leg band of the mesh layer cause the fur agitation layer and the mesh layer to move in relation to each other. |
| US10624311B2 |
Water dispenser
A water dispenser including a body and a water outlet mechanism, the body includes a base and a supply pipe inside of the body, multiple mounting grooves set on the side of the base; the water outlet mechanism arranged on the base, including a diversion component including a diversion pipe and a diversion valve installed in a pipeline of the diversion pipe; an end of the diversion pipe is connected to the supply pipes, the other end of the diversion pipe extending into the mounting groove; a linkage component, an inner end of that connected to the valve, an outer end of that extending into the mounting groove; when the outer end of the linkage component suffers an inward force, making the valve move to conduct the water inlet chamber and the diversion chamber; and a resetting component that connects the base and the linkage component. |
| US10624310B1 |
Tipping livestock handling chute apparatus
A tipping livestock handling apparatus is provided which includes a support frame positioned on the ground. A squeeze chute or other type of animal handling chute is positioned on the chute frame. The chute is pivotally secured to the support frame and is pivoted between an upright position and a horizontally disposed position by way of hydraulic cylinders so that the legs and feet of the animal in the chute are accessible for treatment. |
| US10624309B2 |
Cat litter box
A cat litter box has an open top enclosure provided with a bottom and sidewalls extending upward to form the enclosure. A lid with a central aperture configured to permit ingress and egress of a cat is provided to rest on the open top enclosure. The surface of the lid from the central aperture toward the perimeter is provided with a plurality of apertures to form a grated surface on the lid. |
| US10624305B1 |
Soybean cultivar 85161422
A soybean cultivar designated 85161422 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85161422, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85161422. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161422. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161422, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 85161422 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10624304B2 |
Soybean variety 01068381
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068381. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068381. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068381 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068381 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10624298B1 |
Maize inbred PH2DWW
A novel maize variety designated PH2DWW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DWW with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DWW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2DWW or a locus conversion of PH2DWW with another maize variety. |
| US10624296B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 70750312
The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 70750312. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 70750312, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 70750312 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 70750312. |
| US10624294B2 |
Wheat variety W070303B1
A wheat variety designated W070303B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W070303B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W070303B1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W070303B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided. |
| US10624285B2 |
Soybean variety 01068376
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068376. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068376. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068376 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068376 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10624282B2 |
Hydroponic tray and hydroponic system
The tray (10) of the present invention is for use in hydroponics. The tray has a first end and a second end having a longitudinal axis defined therebetween. An inlet (20) is provided at the first end for receiving nutrient and an outlet (30) is provided at the second end for draining nutrient solution. A levee system comprising paddle assemblies (40) extending orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tray is disposed between the first end and second end of the tray. The paddle assemblies are adapted to partition the tray to define compartments and to impede the downstream flow of nutrient solution from the first end to the second end. The paddle assemblies are adjustable so as regulate depth of nutrient solution in each compartment to enable optimal irrigation of the plants cultivated in each compartment. To complete a hydroponic system, the tray of the present invention connects to at least one reservoir for holding nutrient solution. The reservoir comprises conduits in flow communication with the inlet of the tray or outlet of the tray. Nutrient solution held in the reservoir is supplied to the tray via the inlet, and nutrient solution in the tray is drained into the reservoir via the outlet. |
| US10624279B1 |
Grapple control system
A system and method for controlling a grapple is described in embodiments herein. A variable pressure control may be implemented that controls the pressure applied to a load held by the grapple. An interlock mechanism may be employed on the felling grapple that disables the operation of components of the felling grapple such as a feller. A grapple release mechanism may be activated to release the pressure applied to the load in the event of a malfunction in the felling grapple. |
| US10624275B1 |
Semi-automated crop production system
A semi-automated crop production system featuring a growing module with grids of cells for growing plants and a lighting and airflow fixture positioned above each cell. The lighting and airflow fixtures feature a fan disposed in a housing, a light emitting diode (LED) assembly board comprising LEDs disposed below the fan; a light diffuser disposed below the LED assembly board, and an adjustable airflow nozzle extending downwardly from the fan and protruding through the LED assembly board and the light diffuser. The adjustable airflow nozzle provides directed airflow downwardly toward a bottom area of the housing. The growing module and lighting and airflow fixtures are housed in a shell. The growing module may be slidably attached to the interior wall of the shell via mounting components. |
| US10624273B2 |
Control system for a canopy
A method includes receiving a treatment temperature from a user device; positioning a tree within a treatment region of a canopy; flowing a fluid from a hot fluid generating system to the canopy; spraying the fluid from the hot fluid generating system into the treatment region of the canopy; and selectively enabling and disabling a fluid flow from the hot fluid generating system to the canopy to maintain the treatment temperature within the treatment region of the canopy. |
| US10624268B2 |
Mounting clip for hay rake tooth
A mounting clip includes an elongated channel having a first end, a central portion, and an elongated second section. Along the elongated section are at least two laterally widened sections that provide greater surface area for receiving an elastomeric block of a tooth. At least one of the ends of the channel extend beyond one of the laterally widened sections. |
| US10624260B2 |
Multi-section header with flexible crop cutting knife
A crop harvesting header having a frame mounted on a propulsion vehicle has a cutter bar carrying a sickle knife and a draper transport. The draper is guided at its front edge by a longitudinally extending rail mounted on the frame for movement therewith. The cutter bar is mounted on the frame at spaced positions by spring blades attached to a fixed beam at the rear which allow up and down flexing movement of the cutter bar relative to the draper engagement member. At the center discharge the cutter bar is carried on shorter blades which are carried on a beam in front of the front draper roller. The small amount of flexing of the cutter bar combines with a balanced three piece header frame to provide effective ground following. |
| US10631443B2 |
Splitting of combined delivery power, data, and cooling in a communications network
In one embodiment, a method includes delivering power, data, and cooling on a cable from a central network device to a splitter device for splitting and transmitting the power, data, and cooling to a plurality of remote communications devices over a plurality of cables, each of the cables carrying the power, data, and cooling, receiving at the central network device, monitoring information from the remote communications devices on the cable, processing the monitoring information, and allocating the power, data, and cooling to each of the remote communications devices based on the monitoring information. A system is also disclosed herein. |
| US10631424B2 |
Method and apparatus for maintaining cooling of modular electronic system during module removal
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an indication at a modular electronic system of initiation of online removal for a module removably inserted into a slot of the modular electronic system, increasing a fan speed at the modular electronic system before the module is removed, monitoring an internal temperature at the modular electronic system, and providing an indication that the module is ready for removal upon reaching a specified cooling state at the modular electronic system based on the temperature monitoring. A panel on an adjacent module is opened and extends into the slot upon removal of the module to substantially block airflow bypass from the slot and maintain cooling within the modular electronic system. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein. |
| US10631423B2 |
Authentication system for reusable surgical instruments
An authentication system for use in a surgical stapling device includes an authentication board assembly disposed at a proximal end of a loading unit and having a contact assembly, and an adapter board assembly disposed at a distal end of an adapter assembly. When the loading unit is engaged with the adapter assembly, the authentication board engages the adapter board assembly. |
| US10631422B2 |
Automatic testable breather valve
A breather valve and a portable communication device including a breather valve are provided. The breather valve includes a housing having a bottom portion having an opening and side portions, a rigid substrate located within the housing and a breathable membrane mounted to the rigid substrate. The breather valve further includes a gasket having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a preloaded compression element across the gasket and the rigid substrate. The gasket has an upper energy director located at the top surface and a lower energy director located at the bottom surface. The preloaded compression element provides at least a first compressive position providing a contact between the lower energy director and the bottom portion of the housing and a second compressive position in which air passes around the lower energy director and the upper energy director. |
| US10631419B1 |
Mounting bracket for encrypted touch module
A mounting bracket comprising a first (top) surface with a slot, second (bottom) surface, and a shield (front) surface extending between the top and bottom surfaces, and two side (right and left) surfaces coupled with the top, bottom, and front surfaces. A cavity is formed by the top, bottom, front, left, and right surfaces. Mounts on the top surface enable a housing to be mounted on the top surface. Mounts coupled with the left and right edge surfaces enable the bracket to mounted on an external surface. Optionally, the top surface may further comprise a hidden mount on the distal edge of the top surface, the hidden mount is hidden when a housing is mounted on the top surface and/or a security pin. When the bracket is mounted to an external surface, the slot in the top surface allows a connector to extend from the cavity to the housing. |
| US10631415B2 |
Electronic device and manufacturing method thereof
This electronic device is provided with: a resin molding; and a conductive cable including an electric wire. One end portion of the conductive cable is embedded in the resin molding. The surface of the resin molding exposes an end surface on the side of the one end portion of the conductive cable and includes a surface which is continuous to the end surface. The electronic device is further provided with wirings formed on the end surface and the surface so as to be connected to the electric wire in the end surface. |
| US10631412B2 |
Prepregs and laminates having a UV curable resin layer
Prepregs having a UV curable resin layer located adjacent to a first thermally curable resin layer or sandwiched between first and second thermally curable resin layers wherein the UV curable resin layer is uncured or partially cured as well as methods for preparing laminates using the prepregs wherein the laminate includes at least one UV curable resin encapsulated electrical component. |
| US10631404B2 |
Method for producing an ultra-high conductivity electrical conductor
Elongated, ultra-high conductivity electrical conductors for use in advanced electronic components and vehicles, and methods for producing the same, are disclosed herein. The elongated electrical conductors include a conductor body that defines a longitudinal axis. The conductor body includes an isotropically conductive matrix material and a plurality of anisotropically conductive particles interspersed within the isotropically conductive matrix material. Each anisotropically conductive particle defines a respective axis of enhanced electrical conductivity that is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the conductor body. The methods include providing a bulk matrix-particle composite that includes the isotropically conductive matrix material and the plurality of anisotropically conductive particles. The methods further include forming the bulk matrix-particle composite into an elongated electrical conductor and aligning the plurality of anisotropically conductive particles such that the respective axis of enhanced electrical conductivity thereof is at least substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the elongated electrical conductor. |
| US10631402B2 |
Flexible display device and mobile terminal
A flexible display device and a mobile terminal including the same are provided, whose portability is improved, and which enable diverse choices of the screen sizes. The flexible display device includes a receptacle mechanism and a flexible display screen, wherein the receptacle mechanism includes a first end cap and a second end cap opposed to each other, a spool pivotally mounted on the first end cap and the second end cap, a ratchet fixedly connected to the spool, a pawl hinged to the first end cap, a pretension spring abutting the first end cap and the pawl respectively, and a reset spring fixedly connected to the spool and the second end cap respectively. The flexible display screen includes a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge opposed to each other, and the first lateral edge is fixedly connected to the spool. |
| US10631401B2 |
Modular deformable platform
A modular deformable electronics platform is attachable to a deformable surface, such as skin. The platform is tolerant to surface deformation and motion, can flex in and out of a plane of the platform without hindering operability of electrical components included on the platform, and is formed via arrangement of discrete flexible tiles, with corners of adjacent tiles connected by a flexible connection material so that individual tiles can translate and rotate relative to each other. Interconnects disposed on bases of separate tiles electrically connect adjacent tiles via their connected corners, and electrically connect components disposed on different tiles. Each pair of adjacent corner connections defines an axis about which at least a portion of the platform can flex without deformation and without hindering connections between tiles. The flexible material and/or bases of the tiles can include Parylene. |
| US10631399B2 |
Electronic module
An electronic module with reduced electromagnetic interference radiation includes a multilayer printed circuit board having an electrically conductive outer layer and at least one electrically conductive inner layer, an electronic component, a heat sink and a plurality of thermal plated-through holes. The electronic component is disposed on and electrically connected to the outer layer. The heat sink is thermally connected to the multilayer printed circuit board by an electrical insulation layer. Heat generated during operation of the electronic component can be dissipated to the heat sink through the plurality of thermal plated-through holes. The plurality of thermal plated-through holes do not have an electrical connection to the outer layer. |
| US10631391B2 |
X-ray generation device, X-ray fluoroscopic image photographing device and CT image photographing device
Provides is an X-ray generation device, an X-ray fluoroscopic image photographing device and a CT image photographing device; the X-ray generation device is capable of facilitating the electrical connection of terminals of an X-ray tube to terminals of a high voltage generation part, capable of preventing wiring bodies which connect these terminals from contacting with each other, and capable of preventing the wiring bodies from separating from the terminals of the X-ray tube or the terminals of the high voltage generation part. A wiring body includes a conductive bar-shaped member having stiffness and contact sockets arranged at two ends of the bar-shaped member. The sockets are fixed to the bar-shaped member using riveting parts. Each socket is electrically connected to a terminal of the high voltage generation part and a terminal of the X-ray tube which function as contact plugs. |
| US10631390B2 |
X-ray generating device and X-ray photography system
An X-ray generating device includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube drive circuit, an electron acceleration voltage generation circuit, and a control unit communicating with the drive circuit and the voltage generation circuit, the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil, a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit includes an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, the optical fiber cable has a coating that suppresses fluctuation due to a convective flow of the insulating oil, the coating is cured by, from a resin material containing a plasticizer, a part of the plasticizer being leaching out, and the control unit is configured to facilitate leaching of the plasticizer by driving the voltage generation circuit to apply a voltage to the optical fiber cable in a state of no X-ray being generated. |
| US10631389B2 |
Wireless sensor having a laser-responsive element
A wireless battery-powered daylight sensor for measuring a total light intensity in a space is operable to transmit wireless signals using a variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The sensor comprises a photosensitive circuit, a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless signals, a controller coupled to the photosensitive circuit and the wireless transmitter, and a battery for powering the photosensitive circuit, the wireless transmitter, and the controller. The photosensitive circuit is operable to generate a light intensity control signal in response to the total light intensity in the space. The controller transmits the wireless signals in response to the light intensity control signal using the variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The variable transmission rate may be dependent upon an amount of change of the total light intensity in the space. In addition, the variable transmission rate may be further dependent upon a rate of change of the total light intensity in the space. |
| US10631387B2 |
Systems and methods for providing wave-based lighting efficiencies
Embodiments of wave-based lighting efficiencies are provided. As an example, a method includes determining a characteristic of a voltage from an alternating current (AC) waveform, where the AC waveform is configured to power a load, and wherein the AC waveform includes positive voltage portions, negative voltage portions, and zero axis points. Some embodiments include determining a first position in the AC waveform to create a first step with a first step voltage and applying the AC waveform at the first step to a first predetermined portion of the load, where the first predetermined portion of the load has a first voltage rating that corresponds to the first step voltage. |
| US10631384B2 |
Lighting devices and methods for use
An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum. |
| US10631379B2 |
Controlling a lighting system
A method of controlling a plurality of luminaires of a lighting system. The method comprising: capturing with an imaging device, by a user adopting a stationary position, at least one image of the luminaires in a predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position; processing the at least one image to determine the predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position and a location of each of the luminaires relative to the determined predominant field of view of the user; and controlling the luminaires of the lighting system to emit illumination, based on their determined locations relative to the predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position. |
| US10631378B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a display part and a housing that accommodates the display part. The display part includes a display panel configured to display an image on a front surface thereof, a flat portion, and an edge portion extended from a side of the flat portion and curved in a direction toward which the image is displayed. |
| US10631376B2 |
High brightness LED matrix driving system
A LED driving system for a LED matrix having a plurality of LEDs connected in parallel. The LED driving system includes a plurality of driving modules. Each one of the plurality of driving modules drives a corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs. The plurality of LEDs are divided into a plurality of groups. The plurality of driving modules drive the plurality of LEDs ON successively group by group. In each one of the plurality of groups, the LESs are driven ON successively row by row, and for each row in each one of the plurality of groups, the LEDs are driven ON successively column by column with a programmed delay time between the LEDs in every two successive columns. Each one of the plurality of driving modules can include a grayscale control module for adjusting a brightness of the corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs. |
| US10631372B2 |
Low-power electro-thermal film devices and methods for making the same
A low-power transparent electro-thermal film device is provided. The device includes a transparent substrate, a transparent conductor layer disposed at least one side of the transparent substrate, and a plurality of inner electrodes disposed on the transparent conductor layer and including a first plurality of inner electrodes extending in a comb shape from a first electrode bus bar and a second plurality of inner electrodes extending in the comb shape from a second electrode bus bar. The first plurality of inner electrodes inter-lock with the second plurality of inner electrodes. |
| US10631369B2 |
Infra-red device for focused heating
A heating system comprises at least one IR heating device 3 and at least one optical element arranged to focus or direct IR radiation emitted by the IR heating device 3 onto an object to be heated 1. |
| US10631368B2 |
Micro-electromechanical temperature control system with thermal reservoir
A micro-electromechanical temperature control system including a micro-electromechanical apparatus is provided. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a heater and a thermal reservoir. A specific heat capacity of the thermal reservoir is greater than a specific heat capacity of the heater, so that a heating time and a heating frequency of the heater are reduced to save electrical power consumption. The micro-electromechanical temperature control system is adapted for a micro-electromechanical sensor that is required to be controlled at an operating temperature, such as a gas sensor. |
| US10631363B1 |
Two stage role switch for fully wireless earbuds
The present disclosure provides for role switch with perceptible continuity of audio streaming during the role switch. The role switch occurs in two stages, with a first stage including a host link role switch and a second stage including a relay link role switch. For example, the host link role switch concerns the relationship of each audio receiver device to the host device, where the master device receives audio directly from the host for relay to the slave. The relay link role switch concerns a relationship between the audio receiver devices. For example, the communication master controls timing, such as when to send packets between the master and slave devices. Each stage of the two stage procedure may take approximately 100 ms or less. Between each stage, the audio buffers of the master and slave devices have an opportunity to refill. |
| US10631359B2 |
Discontinuous reception (DRX) in a device ready state
Technology for a mobile station (MS) configured for cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) is disclosed. The MS can receive a ready state discontinuous reception (RS-DRX) configuration message from a base station, wherein the RS-DRX configuration message includes one or more RS-DRX parameters. The MS can initiate RS-DRX based on the one or more RS-DRX parameters included in the RS-DRX configuration message. The RS-DRX can enable the MS to be in a packet idle state of a ready state in between data communications by the MS with the base station. The MS can be configured to periodically switch from a defined sleep duration to a defined ON duration during the packet idle state of the ready state and check for downlink or uplink packet arrivals. |
| US10631358B1 |
Physical layer split in a multi-radio access technology (RAT) central unit (CU)
A multi-Radio Access Technology (RAT) Central Unit (CU) receives N1/N2 signaling and N3 data from a Fifth Generation Core (5GC) network. The CU processes the N3 data with a 5G Service Data Adaption Protocol (SDAP) and processes the N2 signaling with a 5G New Radio (NR) Radio Resource Control (RRC) to generate 5G RRC signaling and 5G RRC instructions. The multi-RAT CU processes the 5G RRC instructions with a multi-RAT Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), and in response, converts the 5G RRC signaling and the N1 signaling into LTE RRC signaling having Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling. An LTE Physical Layer High (PHY-H) generates and transfers LTE PHY-H instructions to an LTE Physical Layer Low (PHY-L) in Distributed Unit (DU) circuitry. |
| US10631356B2 |
Communication apparatus, core network node, system, computer program and methods for rerouting NAS-messages
A system is described in which a default MME (9A) receives a NAS message (S501, S505) from a mobile device (3D); sends a rerouting request (S509) to a base station (5) serving the mobile device (3D) and includes information identifying a group of dedicated MMEs (9D) to which the NAS message should be rerouted. If none of the dedicated MMEs (9D) is available, then the default MME (9A) receives a message from the base station (5), the message rerouting the NAS message to the default MME (9A), instead of a dedicated MME (9D). The default MME (9A) either proceeds (S515a) to serving the mobile device (3D) or the default MME (9A) rejects (S515b) the NAS message. |
| US10631351B2 |
Wireless communication device and wireless communication method for adjusting device coverage according to reception feedback of D2D communication
A wireless communication device and a wireless communication method. The wireless communication device which is used for a user equipment side includes a signal transceiving apparatus and a control apparatus. The signal transceiving apparatus is configured to transmit a device-to-device communication signal, and receive a feedback signal of other wireless communication devices for the communication signal. The control apparatus is configured to determine receiving quality of other wireless communication devices for the communication signal based on the feedback signal, and adjust the signal coverage range of a user equipment based on the distribution of the receiving quality of other wireless communication devices. |
| US10631346B2 |
Communicating remote and local data in a wireless fronthaul
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for communicating remote and local data in a wireless fronthaul of a wireless communication system. The method includes terminating a lower portion of a radio bearer for the UE, wherein the radio bearer comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The method further includes forwarding the upper portion of the radio bearer for the UE to a network node over a wireless link. The method further includes carrying a lower portion of a second radio bearer with the BS and a multiplexing layer indicating whether the lower portion of the second radio bearer includes an upper portion of the second radio bearer corresponding to local data or a tunnel with the upper portion of the radio bearer for the UE corresponding to remote data. |
| US10631344B2 |
Method and apparatus for acquiring resources
The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for acquiring a resource. Herein, the method includes the following steps: acquiring a resource request index and a contention opportunity set (100); acquiring a number of maximum contention times (101); determining a contention opportunity that UE participates in contention according to the acquired resource request index, the contention opportunity set and the number of the maximum contention times; and acquiring a resource for sending data by using the contention opportunity (102). By means of the present disclosure, since UE can participate in contention for the contention opportunity set only after acquiring information about the number of the maximum contention times, the problem of collision, i.e., contention conflict caused by a reason that a plurality of UEs contend for the same contention opportunity can be easily reduced. |
| US10631335B2 |
Wireless communication method and wireless communication terminal using basic service set identification information determination of received frame
The present invention relates to a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal using a determination of basic service set identification information of a received frame, and more particularly, to a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal for performing an operation according to a determination result whether the received frame is an intra-BSS frame or an inter-BSS frame. To this end, provided are a wireless communication terminal including a processor and a communication unit, wherein the processor receives a wireless frame through the communication unit, when the received frame is a VHT PPDU, extracts partial association ID (AID) information and group ID information from a preamble of the VHT PPDU, when the extracted group ID information is equal to a predetermined value, checks whether at least some information of the extracted partial AID matches a partial basic service set (BSS) color announced to the terminal, and determines whether the received frame is an intra-BSS frame or an inter-BSS frame according to whether at least some information of the partial AID matches the partial BSS color and a wireless communication method using the same. |
| US10631329B2 |
Non-coherent joint transmission techniques
Techniques for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE) are described. One method includes receiving a non-coherent joint transmission including at least a first transmission from a first transmit point and a second transmission from a second transmit point. The first transmission and the second transmission are received on overlapping sets of frequency resources. The method further includes processing the first transmission and the second transmission according to a set of receive parameters defined for separate component carriers (CCs) in a carrier aggregation (CA) mode. |
| US10631327B2 |
Downlink control information detection method, downlink control information sending method, and apparatus
A downlink control information (DCI) detection method is provided, including: determining, by a terminal device, at least one of a first search space and a second search space, where the first search space is in a first time unit of a first time unit set, the second search space is in a second time unit of a second time unit set, the first time unit set and the second time unit set are subsets of the NT time units included in a time window T, NT is an integer and NT≥2, the first time unit set and the second time unit set overlap; and detecting, by the terminal device, at least one piece of DCI in the at least one search space. According to the foregoing method, a search space can be flexibly configured and DCI can be flexibly transmitted. |
| US10631326B2 |
Scheduling method, data transmission method, and apparatus
Embodiments of the present invention provide a scheduling method, a data transmission method, and an apparatus, and relate to the field of communications technologies, so as to resolve a problem that an existing LTE system does not support a new type of terminal. The scheduling method includes: sending, by a base station, downlink control information DCI to a first-type terminal, where the DCI includes scheduling information used to instruct the first-type terminal to send uplink data by using a first-mode frame format; the first-mode frame format includes at least one uplink subframe, and each uplink subframe includes at least one first-mode frame format symbol; and duration of the first-mode frame format symbol is at least four times of duration of a second-mode frame format symbol, and the second-mode frame format symbol is a single carrier frequency division multiple access SC-FDMA symbol in an LTE system. |
| US10631325B2 |
Network nodes and methods thereof
The present disclosure relates to a first network node. The first network node comprises a transceiver configured to receive a network information message from a second network node configured to use a shared communication channel for wireless communication, the network information message indicating a set of third network nodes configurable (or contending) to use the shared communication channel for wireless communication; a processor configured to determine, for the second network node, at least one first channel access time interval for accessing the shared communication channel based on the network information message; wherein the transceiver further is configured to transmit a first network control message to the second network node, the first network control message indicating the first channel access time interval for accessing the shared communication channel. Furthermore, the present disclosure also relates to corresponding method, a wireless communication system, a computer program, and a computer program product. |
| US10631319B2 |
Grant-less uplink transmission for new radio
Current approaches to transmitting uplink data in a network often require resources to be granted. In an example, a node or apparatus may configure a plurality of devices to operate in a grant-less mode in accordance with a respective grant-less access allocation, such that, when the plurality of devices transmit messages uplink in the network, the messages are transmitted using frequency resources defined by the respective grant-less access allocation, and the plurality of devices transmit the messages without being granted access to transmit the messages, so as to operate in the grant-less mode. |
| US10631316B1 |
Systems and methods for adjusting a scheduling algorithm based on wireless device priority
Systems and methods are described for adjusting a scheduling algorithm based on wireless device priority. A plurality of resource blocks may be transmitted from an access node to a set of wireless devices using a scheduling algorithm, wherein the set comprises a first priority subset of wireless devices and a second priority subset of wireless devices. It may be detected that a number of resources blocks received by the second priority subset of wireless devices is greater than a number of resource blocks received by the first priority subset of wireless devices. And, based on the detecting, the scheduling algorithm may be adjusted such that the resource blocks received by the first priority subset of wireless devices are increased after the adjustment. |
| US10631314B2 |
Transmission method, transmission control method, and communication apparatus
A transmission method is provided for a communication system in which communications using a plurality of communication methods having different transmission parameters are performed at the same frequency (in frequency bands that at least partially overlap with each other). The transmission method includes: generating a first symbol group that includes a control symbol for causing a communication partner apparatus to recognize that communication using a first communication method is to be performed and a second symbol group that includes a data symbol for the first communication method; transmitting the first symbol group at a first transmit power; and transmitting the second symbol group at a second transmit power that is smaller than the first transmit power. |
| US10631311B2 |
Transmitter, wireless communication system, and method for processing in transmitter
A transmitter includes: a plurality of transmission antennas; a channel estimator configured to estimate channels between the plurality of transmission antennas and a plurality of receivers; a scheduler configured to schedule a combination of target receivers of transmitting downlink signals on same radio resource among the plurality of receivers; and a transmitter configured to transmit downlink signals intended for the combination scheduled by the scheduler by beam forming from the plurality of transmission antennas on the same radio resource. The scheduler modifies a selecting rule related to the combination of target receivers in accordance with a delay time of an opportunity of transmitting the downlink signal from a timing of estimating the channels. |
| US10631306B2 |
Wireless spectrum management system
A spectrum management system to allocate frequencies in a plurality of wireless communication systems in geographical proximity includes a spectrum manager to allocate a pool of frequencies among the wireless communication systems. Each system is allocated a set of frequencies for selecting on which frequency to operate with at least one of the sets of frequencies including more than one frequency, and at least two of the allocated sets different from each other. The system additionally includes a database to store and organize information used by the spectrum manager to perform the allocation. |
| US10631305B2 |
Automatic multi-cell enablement for coexistence with unlicensed interferer waveforms
In a wireless local area network (WLAN) that includes one or more wireless access points capable of serving one or more wireless clients, presence of one or more instances of interference from a particular type of interferer is detected on at least one channel in an unlicensed frequency band. In response to detecting the interference, a radio resource management process is biased to continue operation of at least one of the one or more access points, or individual radios of a multi-radio access point, on the channel to make at least some use of the channel for one or more wireless clients. |
| US10631304B2 |
Interference mitigation through carrier aggregation
A system for interference mitigation through carrier aggregation may include one or more processors and a memory. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: provide data transmissions and control transmissions to a wireless device over a primary component carrier, determine that interference exists on the primary component carrier, and switch at least a portion of the data or control transmissions to a secondary component carrier in response to determining that the interference exists on the primary component carrier, while maintaining connectivity on the primary component carrier. |
| US10631303B2 |
Cumulative interference allocation
A controlling node and a method in a controlling node for distribution of an interference quota (IQ) among a plurality of network nodes are provided. The method includes identifying a number of network node clusters, a network node cluster defined as a group out of the plurality of network nodes being located within a predetermined distance of each other; dividing the IQ by the number of network node clusters to provide a cluster quota; and distributing the cluster quota among each network node within each identified network node cluster. |
| US10631299B2 |
Transmission scheme management for common channels in NR
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to transmission scheme management for common channels in new radio (NR). A method for wireless communications that may be performed by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method generally includes receiving an indication from a base station (BS) of a type of beam management scheme used by the BS for at least one of: a current transmission or one or more subsequent transmissions; and decoding the at least one of: the current transmission or the one or more subsequent transmissions from the BS in accordance with the indication. |
| US10631294B2 |
User terminal, radio base station, radio communication system and radio communication method
A user terminal that is capable of transmitting and receiving device-to-device signals, and has a receiving section that receives system information, which is transmitted from the connecting or serving radio base station and contains at least information about the resources for transmitting and receiving the device-to-device signals, and a control section that, based on the information about the device-to-device signal transmitting/receiving resources, executes control so that the device-to-device signals are transmitted and received in a second frequency carrier, which is different from a first frequency carrier, in which the information about the device-to-device signal transmitting/receiving resources is transmitted. Thus, the increase of power consumption in D2D terminals is prevented even when a frequency carrier that does not have an expanded coverage is used as a D2D signal transmitting/receiving resource where D2D operations are executed in a network in which multiple frequencies are in use. |
| US10631291B2 |
Reference signal generation method in wireless communication system supporting massive MIMO
Disclosed is a reference signal generation method in which generated are reference signal sequences applied, if the number of antenna ports used in data transmission is 9 or more, the reference signal sequences are mapped to resource regions allocated to the plurality of antenna ports, respectively, and a subframe to which the reference signal sequences are mapped is transmitted to a terminal. In the reference signal generation method, a resource region to which mapped is a reference signal sequence with respect to the ninth antenna port among the plurality of antenna ports is identical to a resource region to which mapped is a reference signal sequence with respect to the tenth antenna port, and the reference signal sequence with respect to the ninth antenna port and the reference signal sequence with respect to the tenth antenna port are multiplexed by means of CDM. |
| US10631287B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting multi-radio access technology
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A communication method and an apparatus for efficiently supporting a multi-radio access network (multi-RAN) within a wireless communication system are provided. The communication method of a second base station in a network using first wireless communication and second wireless communication includes receiving first information from a first base station via a first wireless communication link, receiving second information in a communication link which differs from the first wireless communication link, identifying control information to be transmitted via a second wireless communication link based on the first information, and identifying data to be transmitted via the second wireless communication link based on the second information, and transmitting the control information and the data via the second wireless communication. |
| US10631286B2 |
Apparatus and method for transmitting/receiving downlink data channel signal transmission information in cellular radio communication system using cooperative multi-point scheme
An apparatus and a method for transmitting/receiving downlink data channel signal transmission information in a cellular radio communication system using a Cooperative Multi-Point (CoMP) scheme are provided. In the downlink data channel signal transmission information transmission method, a Base Station (BS) transmits downlink data channel signal transmission information including information related to Resource Elements (REs) scheduled for a downlink data channel signal transmission to a User Equipment (UE), and transmits downlink data channel signal non-transmission information including information related to REs through which a downlink data channel signal is not transmitted among the REs scheduled for the downlink data channel signal transmission to the UE. |
| US10631285B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving physical downlink shared channel in wireless communication system and device supporting the same
A method of receiving, by a user equipment, a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) in a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving, from a base station (BS), a higher layer signal including first information for an uplink (UL)-downlink (DL) configuration; repeatedly receiving, from the BS, a first transport block (TB) via the PDSCH based on the first information for the UL-DL configuration; receiving, from the BS, a first control channel including second information for the UL-DL configuration; and discarding a second control channel based on: (i) the second control channel scheduling a PDSCH repetition of a second TB in a transmission time unit, (ii) the first information for the UL-DL configuration indicating the transmission time unit as an uplink, and (iii) the second information for the UL-DL configuration indicating the transmission time unit as a downlink. |
| US10631282B2 |
Base station apparatus, communication method, terminal apparatus and integrated circuit
Provided are a radio terminal device, a radio base station device, and a channel signal forming method which can prevent quality degradation of the downlink resource allocation information by reducing the frequency of the zero information addition process to the downlink resource allocation information when executing communication using an uplink unit band and multiple downlink unit bands correlated to the uplink unit band. A base station includes: a PDCCH generation unit which includes the uplink allocation information relating to the uplink unit band only in some of the channel signals formed for each of the downlink unit bands; and a padding unit which adds zero information to the downlink allocation information only in the selected some channel signals having the bandwidth of the corresponding downlink unit band smaller than that of the uplink unit band until the downlink allocation information size becomes equal to the uplink allocation information size. |
| US10631281B2 |
Transmission designs for radio access technologies
Technology described herein addresses symmetric uplink (UL)/downlink (DL) designs that can be applied to both uplink and downlink transmissions. A symmetric UL/DL design can define a Transmission Time Interval (TTI) format with control channels and data channels multiplexed using Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) or Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) to partition the control channels and the data channels within a Transmission Time Interval (TTI). A unified waveform can be applied to both UL and DL transmissions. Several Demodulation Reference Signal (DM-RS) designs are also described. A hybrid mode for UL transmissions is also described. |
| US10631277B2 |
Scheduling systems and methods for wireless networks
In one embodiment, a method is performed by a base station in a wireless network. The method includes receiving from a user device a request to reconfigure already-active uplink semi-persistent scheduling (SPS). The already-active uplink SPS grants the user device a resource block allocation (RBA) and a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for periodic uplink transmissions. The already-active uplink SPS includes a time-interval parameter, the time-interval parameter specifying a time interval between the periodic uplink transmissions. The request includes information related to a proposed adjustment of the time-interval parameter. The method further includes reconfiguring the already-active uplink SPS. The reconfiguring includes modifying the time-interval parameter based, at least in part, on the information. |
| US10631275B2 |
Method and device for performing communication with virtual terminal in wireless communication system
Provided is a method and device for performing communication with a virtual terminal in a wireless communication system. A base station determines a second plurality of virtual terminals, to which downlink data is to be transmitted, among a first plurality of virtual terminals constituting an actual terminal, transmits control information for transmitting the downlink data to at least one virtual terminal of the second plurality of virtual terminals, and transmits the downlink data to the second plurality of terminals. The actual terminal may be a vehicle terminal, and each of the first plurality of virtual terminals may comprise at least one of a plurality of distributed antenna arrays installed in the vehicle terminal. |
| US10631274B2 |
Apparatus and method for managing wireless transmission resources
A spectrum management system includes circuitry that obtains information of a primary communication system, where the information includes an interference tolerance of the primary communication system. The circuitry also obtains a desired communication quality for a secondary communication system, and determines available resources for the secondary communication system that result in an interference level below the interference tolerance of the primary communication system. The circuitry then allocates resources to the secondary communication system based on a comparison of an estimated communication quality of the secondary communication system if the available resources are used and the desired communication quality. |
| US10631273B2 |
Orthogonal frequency division multiple access uplink resource allocation
This disclosure describes methods, apparatus, and systems related to an OFDMA uplink resource allocation framework. An access point may determine a first trigger frame including one or more resource block identifications (RBIDs) associated with one or more resource units on a communication channel. The access point may assign at least one of the one or more RBIDs to at least one device of one or more devices. The access point may cause to send the first trigger frame to the least one device. The access point may identify a resource request frame including at least in part a resource request indication associated with the at least one of the one or more RBIDs. The access point may assign one of the one or more resource units based at least in part on the resource request indication. |
| US10631268B2 |
User equipment, base station, and method for paging
The present invention discloses a method for paging performed at user equipment (UE). The method comprises: receiving, from a base station via a system information block (SIB), paging control channel (PCCH) configuration information for one or a plurality of non-anchor carriers available for receiving a paging message (S101); applying the received PCCH configuration information to the one or plurality of the non-anchor carriers (S102); and receiving a paging message on at least one non-anchor carrier according to PCCH configuration information for the at least one of the one or plurality of the non-anchor carriers (S103). The present invention also discloses a corresponding method for paging performed at a base station, as well as corresponding UE and base station. |
| US10631265B2 |
Method and system for determining the position of a node
In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for determining the position of a node in a communication network is conceived, wherein said network comprises said node and a plurality of anchors, the method comprising: the node transmits a poll message to the plurality of anchors; a first anchor of said plurality transmits a response message to the node and to one or more other anchors of said plurality of anchors; a processing unit calculates the position of the node using timing information of the poll message transmission by the node, of the poll message reception by the plurality of anchors, of the response message transmission by the first anchor, and of the response message reception by the node and the other anchor or anchors. In accordance with other aspects of the present disclosure, a corresponding computer program and a corresponding system for determining the position of a node in a communication network is provided. |
| US10631264B2 |
Method and access network for estimating the movement of a terminal of interest with respect to said access network
A method for estimating the movement of a terminal of interest with respect to an access network. An incoming frequency of a message of interest transmitted by the terminal of interest and received by a pair of base stations of the access network are measured. The incoming frequencies of calibration messages transmitted by calibration terminals and received by the pair of base stations are measured. A differential measurement error according to the incoming frequencies of the calibration messages is estimated. A difference in incoming frequency of the message of interest according to the incoming frequencies of the message of interest and according to the differential measurement error is estimated. The movement of the terminal of interest according to the difference in incoming frequency of the message of interest is estimated. |
| US10631262B2 |
Determining device location
Certain cellular communication systems may use beamforming to create distinct signal beams in different radial directions relative to a base station. Upon receiving a request for the location of a mobile device, a position calculation function is used to calculate the location of the mobile device based on multiple types of location-related data. The location-related data may indicate the direction of the directional signal beam that is currently being used for communications between the mobile device and a base station. The direction may be used in conjunction with other location-related data, such as distance information, to estimate the location of the mobile device. |
| US10631259B2 |
Method and terminal for applying on/off power time mask for V2X communication
One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication terminal applying an on/off power time mask. The method may comprise the step of applying an on/off power time mask in a case where a primary sidelink synchronization signal (PSSS), a secondary sidelink synchronization signal (SSSS) and a physical broadcast channel (PSBCH) are transmitted from one subframe. Here, the on/off time mask may designate an observation period between an SSSS symbol and an adjacent PSSS symbol in the subframe. Power for the PSSS may be turned off at 20 microseconds (μs) before the start of a first SSSS symbol in the subframe. Further, power for the SSSS may be turned on at 20 μs after before the start of the first SSSS symbol in the subframe. |
| US10631257B1 |
System and method for providing enhanced routing in a contact center
A first request to establish a communication session with a contact center is received from a user communication device. For example, a request to establish a voice communication session is received at the contact center. A machine learning model uses prior communication sessions with the contact center to identify a first set of one or more sensors that are external to the user communication device. External sensor information is received (e.g., during the request to establish the communication session) by the contact center. The external sensor information is from the first set of one or more sensors that are external to the user communication device. The communication session in the contact center is routed based on the received external sensor information. For example, instead of the communication session being routed to an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, the communication session is routed to a high priority contact center queue. |
| US10631252B2 |
Clear channel assessment (CCA) threshold adaptation method
Methods and apparatuses are described herein for determining a transmit power based on clear channel assessment (CCA) thresholds. A station (STA) associated with a first Basic Service Set (BSS) may receive, from an access point (AP) associated with the first BSS, a clear channel assessment (CCA) value for a group of STAs associated with a second BSS. The CCA value may indicate a minimum CCA threshold for a packet received from the second BSS. The STA may then determine, based on the CCA value, a STA specific CCA parameter and a target CCA parameter. The target CCA parameter may be greater than or equal to the STA specific CCA parameter. Based on the STA specific CCA parameter and the target CCA parameter, the STA may determine a target transmit power control (TPC) parameter of the STA, wherein the sum of target TPC parameter and target CCA parameter is constant. |
| US10631250B2 |
Method and user equipment for allocating uplink power in a mobile communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides a power allocating method. A User Equipment (UE) receives power control indication information from a control node, obtains a power control mode, and/or, uplink transmission power configuration information. The UE allocates power for each uplink carrier, based on the power control mode, and/or, the uplink transmission power configuration information. By applying the present disclosure, power waste generated in the following scene may be reduced. A scheduled uplink signal cannot be transmitted in a corresponding carrier due to a busy channel. Subsequently, uplink scheduling efficiency of the UE may be improved, and the whole network efficiency may also be enhanced. |
| US10631248B2 |
Mid-cycle adjustment of internal clock signal timing
Changes in operating conditions, like voltage or temperature, can cause the frequency of an internal clock signal to change and negatively affect device operation. In one embodiment, a method for controlling internal clock frequency of a device includes counting a number of clock cycles of the internal clock signal relative to a current period of a system clock signal to determine a current mid-cycle count of clock cycles, wherein the internal clock signal is based on a first clock signal of a plurality of clock signals produced in the device, each having a different frequency. When the current mid-cycle count is differs from a calibrated mid-cycle count by more than a tolerable amount, a second clock signal of the plurality of clock signals is selected as the internal clock signal. |
| US10631241B2 |
Evaluating the quality of communication in a wireless network
A system for evaluating the quality of communication in a wireless network, comprising at least one management center and at least one mobile terminal, is disclosed. The management center can be responsible for managing a given server station and a set of server stations which are adjacent to that server station. The management center can be configured to obtain the loads of said adjacent server stations, and to calculate, on the basis of said loads, the signal-to-noise ratio which would be characteristic of a communication between that server station and a mobile terminal positioned at a given point of the geographic area served by this server station. |
| US10631239B2 |
Heterogeneous network optimization utilizing modal antenna techniques
A communication system is described where multiple communication networks are simultaneously accessible from a plurality of fixed and/or mobile communication devices. A Master and Slave hierarchy is implemented among the communication devices to improve communication properties on one or multiple networks. A network system controller is implemented to select the network with optimal communication characteristics for subsets of communication devices as well as assigning Master status to a communication device within these subsets. |
| US10631234B2 |
Devices and methods for normal and enhanced coverage compatibility
Methods and devices for providing normal and enhanced coverage cell selection and reselection capabilities, including the acquisition and monitoring of enhanced coverage information while camped on a cell in normal coverage, implementation of a threshold for a cell selection criteria prior to transitioning between normal and enhanced coverage while camped on a cell, and introduction of priority lists for cell reselection. |
| US10631227B2 |
Network entity for geographically routing a data packet towards a mobile device over a communication network
The invention relates to a network entity for geographically routing a data packet towards a mobile device over a communication network. |
| US10631220B1 |
Systems, methods, and devices for communicating with a wireless network using multiple transceivers
Systems, methods, and processing nodes for communicating with a wireless network using multiple transceivers by instructing a serving access node to initiate a handover of a wireless device to a target access node, wherein the wireless device is simultaneously communicatively coupled to each of the serving access node and the target access node, and wherein the wireless device is engaged in a first communication session with the serving access node, instructing the serving access node to transmit data associated with the first communication session to the target access node, and instructing the wireless device to establish a second communication session with the target access node, wherein the second communication session is established seamlessly at the wireless device. |
| US10631215B2 |
Method and apparatus for communicating with a wireless local area network in a mobile communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). a method for operating a mobile terminal in a mobile communications network comprising a core network and a mobile base station, wherein the mobile terminal can transmit data to and receive data from the core network via the mobile base station or via a wireless local area network, WLAN, and the method comprises determining an activity indicator indicative of data transmitted via or intended to be transmitted via the WLAN to the core network, and transmitting the activity indicator to the mobile base station. |
| US10631211B1 |
User equipment (UE) hand-over of a media session based on wireless relay characteristics
User Equipment (UE) wirelessly attaches to a data communication network and receives a network address. The UE establishes a media session over the data communication network using the network address. The UE detects source radio signal strength of a source base station and target radio signal strength of a target wireless relay. The UE wirelessly transfers corresponding signal strength data the source base station. The UE wirelessly receives a handover command from the source base station, and in response, the UE wirelessly attaches to the target wireless relay. The UE wirelessly receives a new network address from the target wireless relay. The UE determines if the target wireless relay supports media session mobility, and if not, then the UE re-establishes the media session over the target wireless relay using the new network address. |
| US10631208B2 |
Method and system for managing utilization of slices in a virtual network function environment
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining a first group of virtual network functions of a first network slice instantiated within a software defined network and adapted to perform a first activity that facilitates delivery of a service to wireless equipment of a first user. An occurrence of a condition is determined and in response, access is facilitated to a second group of virtual network functions of a second network slice. The second group of virtual network functions, when instantiated within the software defined, network are configured to deliver the service to the wireless equipment of the first user during the occurrence of the condition within the first network slice. The second network slice is further adapted to perform another activity that facilitates delivery of another service during an occurrence of another condition within another network slice. Other embodiments are disclosed. |