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| US10635323B2 |
Managing storage system
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses and computer program products for managing a storage system. The storage system comprises a plurality of cache devices and a bottom storage device, and the plurality of cache devices comprise a first cache device group and a second cache device group. The method according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises: receiving an input/output (I/O) request for the storage device; in response to determining that the I/O request triggers caching of target data, storing the target data from the storage device into the first cache device group if the I/O request is a read request; and storing the target data into the second cache device group if the I/O request is a write request. |
| US10635314B2 |
Write procedure using estimated best setting in first run
A computer program product for implementing write procedures using an estimated best setting in a first run, the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions executable by a tape drive to cause the tape drive to perform a method comprising: receiving, at the tape drive, a request for a write operation to be performed in the tape drive; determining, by the tape drive, a capacity margin ratio of the tape drive; determining an optimum a write procedure based at least in part on the capacity margin ratio; and invoking the optimum write procedure in response to determining the optimum write procedure. The optimum write procedure is selected from the group consisting of: a backhitch write procedure, a same wrap backhitchless flush (SWBF) write procedure, and a recursively accumulating backhitchless flush (RABF) write procedure. |
| US10635312B2 |
Recovering data in a dispersed storage network
A method for execution by a dispersed storage and task (DST) client module includes issuing a read threshold number of read slice requests are issued to storage units of the set of storage units. One or more encoded slices of a selected read threshold number of encoded slices are received. When a next encoded data slice of a decode threshold number of encoded data slices is received within a response timeframe, outputting of the next encoded data slice is initiated. When the next encoded data slice is not received within the response timeframe, receiving of another decode threshold number of encoded slices of the set of encoded slices is facilitated. The other decode threshold number of encoded slices are decoded to produce recovered encoded data slices, where the recovered encoded data slices includes at least a recovered next encoded data. |
| US10635308B2 |
Memory state indicator
Aspects include a computer-implemented method that includes receiving an instruction at a processor, the instruction associated with a memory block having an address, and accessing a state indicator by the processor. The state indicator indicates whether the memory block is in a pre-defined state, and the state indicator is accessible by the processor independent of the memory block. The method also includes, based on the state indicator indicating that the memory block is in the pre-defined state, inspecting a subset of data values in the memory block, and identifying the pre-defined state of the memory block based on the subset of data values. |
| US10635301B2 |
Touch type operation device, and operation method and operation program thereof
A touch pad includes a flat portion and a convex type three-dimensional portion having a hemispherical shape. An outer circumferential surface of the three-dimensional portion constitutes a spherical operation area. A second recognition unit of the touch-pad controller recognizes a gesture operation of at least two fingers to be the same gesture operation as a pinch-in operation in a planar operation area, in a case where movement trajectories of the at least two fingers in the spherical operation area are arc-shaped movement trajectories which are bulged outwardly in a case where the spherical operation area is viewed in a plan view. |
| US10635300B2 |
Electronic device and control method therefor
An electronic device including a housing having a grip portion for gripping the electronic device to input content; a microphone included in the housing; a memory included in the housing; a sensor located at one side of the housing and configured to sense movement of the electronic device corresponding to the input content; and a controller configured to operate in a first mode in which a sound acquired through the microphone and the content input by the electronic device are stored in the memory, operate in a second mode in which the sound stored in the memory is reproduced, and operate in a third mode in which at least a portion of the stored sound is editable according to a gesture acquired through the sensor. |
| US10635299B2 |
Device, method, and graphical user interface for manipulating windows in split screen mode
An electronic device detects a gesture input while displaying first content including a first hyperlink in a first window and a second window that includes second content. In response to detecting the gesture input, and in accordance with a determination that the gesture input corresponds to a first gesture type on the first hyperlink, the electronic device replaces display of the first content in the first window with display of third content that is associated with the first hyperlink. In response to detecting the gesture input, and in accordance with a determination that the gesture input corresponds to a second gesture type on the first hyperlink, the electronic device replaces display of the second content in the second window with display of the third content that is associated with the first hyperlink. |
| US10635293B2 |
Method and system for enabling the sharing of information between applications on a computing device
A method and system for enabling the sharing of information between a first application and a second application on a computing device are described herein. The method includes the steps of receiving a global search request through the first application and—in response to the reception of the global search request—prompting for a search term from a user. The method further includes the steps of receiving the search term and—based on the received search term—automatically presenting one or more corresponding candidate elements associated with the second application for selection by the user. In addition, the method includes the steps of receiving the selection of at least one of the candidate elements and linking the selected candidate element with the first application such that a user may access the selected candidate element from the first application. |
| US10635291B2 |
Thumb and pen interaction on a mobile device
Thumb+pen inputs are described herein, to improve the functionality of touch enabled devices for accepting bimanual input in situations where the device is gripped or supported by one of the user's hands, leaving only one hand free. The thumb of an engaging hand is identified and controls are placed within its range of motion to enhance the functionality provided by the free hand. The actions of the thumb can be used to determine how pen actions made using the other hand are interpreted. Alternatively, the pen can indicate an object through pointing, while the thumb indirectly manipulates one or more of its parameters through touch controls. Marking menus, spring-loaded modes, indirect input, and conventional multi-touch interfaces are applied with respect to the bimanual input mode in which one hand is positioned to hold or support the device, and the other hand is free to improve device operability and accessibility. |
| US10635290B2 |
Virtual joy stick controls for adjustable components in vehicles
There is provided a vehicle comprising a first adjustable component, a touch sensitive display, a non-transitory memory storing an executable code, and a hardware processor executing the executable code to display, on the touch sensitive display, a user interface including a control element for controlling the first adjustable component using the touch sensitive display, receive a first selection input from a user using the user interface to select the first adjustable component, receive a first control input including a first initial touch input and a first subsequent drag input from a user using the control element of the user interface to control the first adjustable component, and continuously change an angle of the first adjustable component based on the first control input. |
| US10635289B1 |
Discouraging screen capture
Screen capture mitigation is disclosed. It is conveyed to a user that a received content item can be displayed in response to the user placing at least one finger on a display. A first finger in a first screen area of the display is detected. A second finger in a second screen area of the display is detected. The received content item is displayed in response to detecting the first finger in the first screen area and the second finger in the second screen area. A change in location of at least one of the first finger and the second finger is detected. In response to detecting the change, it is determined whether the change in the at least one of the first finger and the second finger is greater than a threshold. When the change is greater than the threshold, displaying the received content item is ceased. |
| US10635286B2 |
Visualizations supporting unlimited rows and columns
A visualization displays a portion of a big data set in a control in a browser-based GUI. The browser may support HTML and the control may include a DOM element. The control includes a canvas for rendering the big data portion. To create the visualization, the smaller of the browser's maximum canvas size and the big data set's candidate canvas size is determined. The canvas is sized accordingly. A page in the canvas is filled with initial data and the visualization is displayed with a scrollbar. Upon receiving a user input, it is determined if the user input denotes a short or long scroll. It is also determined if the scroll reaches an end of the scrollbar. Data is fetched from a relative location in the big data set in proportion with the relative scroll position, and respecting the data set and canvas limits. |
| US10635283B2 |
Image forming apparatus
A multi-function peripheral (100) includes a main controller (400) which executes a function in a normal mode and stops in a power-saving mode, a sub-controller (401) which executes a function in the power-saving mode, an accumulation unit (402) which is operable, in the case where setting information for a prescribed setting item is changed in the function executed in the power-saving mode, to accumulate the setting information before and after the change in a prescribed memory (403), and a notification unit (404) which is operable, in response to switching from the power-saving mode to the normal mode, to make notification to a user by displaying the accumulated setting information before and after the change. |
| US10635280B2 |
Interactive interfaces for generating annotation information
Approaches provide for an interactive interface for determining annotation information that can be used to recommend content, improve user interaction and satisfaction, as well as improve various image recognition approaches. For example, a user can be presented an interactive interface, such as a game. The interactive interface can include colored graphical elements, where each graphical element can be associated with and display a visual feature of an item. A user can be provided a task or goal, such as to select, move, or otherwise arrange graphical elements based on a visual feature of the elements. The user interaction can generate annotation information that can be utilized to determine related content as well as improve various image recognition approaches. |
| US10635279B2 |
Method for screenshot a special-shaped screen and related products
A method for screenshot and related products are provided, which are applicable to an electronic device. The method for screenshot includes the following. A preset interface is displayed in a special-shaped region and a regular-shaped region of a special-shaped screen, and a first screenshot of the preset interface in a first screen status is obtained. A second screenshot is obtained by inversing the preset interface and performing a screenshot on the preset interface inversed. A synthesized screenshot is obtained by synthesizing the first screenshot and the second screenshot, where the synthesized screenshot is a complete screenshot. |
| US10635278B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling display of vehicle, and vehicle system
An apparatus and a method for controlling a display of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes: a detector to detect at least one background element on a head-up display and detect additional information and color information of the at least one detected background element, and a determination device. When the additional information of the detected background element is matched with the head-up display, the determination device compares color information of the a graphic user interface (GUI) corresponding to the additional information with the color information of the detected background element. And an image correcting device of the apparatus corrects a color of an element of the GUI based on a comparison result, and an output controller outputs a corrected GUI corresponding to the additional information and displays the corrected GUI on the head-up display. |
| US10635277B2 |
Dynamically selecting stored content for display based on real-time parameters calculated for operations performed on image data displayed by an electronic device
An information processing system that calculates an estimated display duration for which a content item will be displayed on a page displayed by a display of an electronic device; determines an amount of content to be included in the content item, wherein the determining includes reducing an amount of content included in the content item in a case that the estimated display duration is less than a predetermined threshold value; and causes the content item to be displayed on the page displayed by the display of the electronic device based on the determining. |
| US10635275B2 |
Multi-dimensional zone selection method in a communication device
A multi-dimensional zone selection method in a communication device is provided. The communication device comprises: a radio transceiver; a memory storing a plurality of zones arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, each of the plurality of zones indicative of a respective subset of one or more communication channels; an input interface; and, a controller. The controller is configured to: receive, using the input interface, navigation input to navigate the two-dimensional matrix to indicate a selected zone of the plurality of zones; receive, using the input interface, selection input indicating a selected communication channel of the respective subset of the one or more communication channels indicated within the selected zone; and cause the radio transceiver to communicate over the selected communication channel. In some implementations, the communication device further comprises an electronic display and the controller is further configured to control the electronic display to render the two-dimensional matrix. |
| US10635274B2 |
Horticultural care tracking, validation and verification
A system to collect information about plants on a per plant or near per plant basis and to promulgate remedial courses of action is disclosed. A horticultural operation collects plant information, aggregates the information, and allows an administrative worker such as a master grower to review issues about plants in a grow operations and the associated potential remedial course of action. The administrative worker can then browse data about the affected plants to determine whether to select the potential remedial course of action. Browsing and review of issues may be done collaboratively by remote administrative workers. Remedial courses of action are then dispatched to line workers solely using an iconographic language, who in turn provide notifications when the courses of action are done. Administrative workers may then validate and verify that the courses of action have been properly executed and evaluate the courses of action's efficacy. |
| US10635273B1 |
Rapidly generating help access point user interface flows
The present application discloses an improved help access point configuration system, and corresponding methods and computer-readable media. According to disclosed embodiments, a help access point configuration system receives and digests help access point configuration files. In response to receiving an indication of a detected user interaction in connection with a help access point, the help access point configuration system determines a help access point flow position associated with the user. Furthermore, the help access point configuration system can generate a help access point user interface based on the user's help access point flow position and the detected user interaction. |
| US10635270B2 |
Method and apparatus for configuring home screen of device
Provided is a method of configuring a home screen. The method includes configuring, at a first device, a home screen of a second device, and transmitting, from the first device, information about the home screen to the second device, wherein the home screen includes a graphical user interface (GUI) to be displayed by the second device. |
| US10635269B2 |
Smart tables
Features associated with smart tables are disclosed. In some embodiments, address tabs associated with a table are provided on-demand in response to receiving an indication of interest in the table. In some embodiments, controls for modifying the number of rows and/or columns of a table are provided on-demand when an indication of interest in the table is received. In some embodiments, in response to a passive indication of interest in an address tab associated with a row or column of a table, a set of one or more options associated with the row or column and/or associated table are made available. |
| US10635267B2 |
Displaying a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities
The present disclosure generally relates to managing user interfaces associated with physical activities. The user interface displays a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities. The affordances may contain physical activity and heart rate information. A user can launch a physical activity tracking function or an interface to change a workout metric using an affordance. Users can also control the music that is played in response to selecting a workout. Further, the interface can be used to compose a reply message to a received message that contains workout information. The interfaces can show a graph that includes heart data when the user's heart rate meets a heart rate alert criteria. |
| US10635265B2 |
Mobile terminal and method for controlling same
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and, more particularly to, a mobile terminal which can exchange data simultaneously using wireless networks according to a plurality of different network addresses and a method for controlling the same. A mobile terminal related to an embodiment of the present invention comprises; a wireless communication unit for simultaneously performing data exchange through the plurality of different network addresses; a touch screen; and a control unit for displaying, on the touch screen, a plurality of display objects corresponding to different network addresses, respectively, and controlling the wireless communication unit to exchange data simultaneously using networks according to network addresses corresponding to selected display objects when two or more of the plurality of display objects are selected. |
| US10635264B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, method for processing information, and information processing program
An information processing apparatus including a first control unit laying out displaying a first operation screen for selecting a use target program from among at least one program upon an operation of a first display element, and a second control unit selecting an operation screen related to a first program related to the at least one second display element upon an operation of a second display element, wherein the first control unit selects, in a case where a specific program is installed or started up and the first display element is operated, an operation screen related to the specific program instead of the first operation screen, wherein the second control unit selects, in a case where the specific program is installed or started up and the second display element corresponding to the first program before the specific program is installed or started up is operated, another operation screen. |
| US10635261B2 |
Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof
A mobile terminal including a wireless communication processor configured to receive at least one of first information on a viewing history of a content and second information on at least one application saved in a memory of a preset external display device; a memory configured to store at least one of a preset application, the first information and the second information; a display configured to display an execution screen of the preset application; and a controller configured to display an icon of the at least one application on the execution screen based on the second information, display at least one of a recent content list run on a specific application corresponding to a specific icon and a recommended content list on a prescribed region of the execution screen based on at least one of the first information and the second information, in response to a first touch input to the specific icon among icons of the at least one or more applications. |
| US10635259B2 |
Location globe in virtual reality
In one general aspect, a method can include triggering display of a virtual environment in a head mounted display (HMD) device operating in a physical environment, triggering display of a first virtual object representing a second virtual object, the first virtual object having a size smaller than a size of the second virtual object, receiving an indication of an interaction of a user with the first virtual object, the user having a first size larger than the size of the first virtual object, and triggering an interaction with the second virtual object in response to an interaction with the first virtual object, the user having a second size larger than the first size when interacting with the second virtual object. |
| US10635257B2 |
Display control apparatus, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and display control method
A display control apparatus including a memory that stores color arrangement information defining a first combination of a background color and a text color, and a processor coupled to the memory and the processor configured to obtain first display information including a second combination of the background color and the text color from the first device, the display information indicating a content of a user interface related to the first device, and cause a display to display a user interface related to the first device based on second display information, the second display information being generated by substituting the first combination for the second combination. |
| US10635249B2 |
Sensor and manufacturing method thereof
A sensor and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. An inspection structure is first provided, wherein the inspection structure includes multiple electrode groups, multiple first connecting line segments and multiple second connecting line segments. Each electrode group includes two electrode sets, each of which includes a plurality of electrode strips. The electrode strips of one electrode set in each electrode group are connected in series by at least one second connecting line segment to electrically connect into a first electrode string, and the electrodes of the other electrode set in each electrode group are connected in series by at least one first connecting line segment to electrically connect into a second electrode string. A inspection step is then performed to determine whether an open circuit exists in the first and second electrode strings or whether a short circuit exist between the first and second electrode strings. |
| US10635248B2 |
Force sensor mount and related housings and systems that incorporate the same
Assemblies include a chassis having a first side configured to receive a force-sensitive surface, a support structure including first electrode portions, and resilient mounting elements attached to the chassis and to the support structure. The mounting elements include second electrode portions positioned adjacent to the first electrode portions. Force-sensitive systems include force sensors including portions of a support structure and portions of a mounting element that are adapted to relatively move responsive to one or more applied forces, and a controller configured to identify the one or more applied forces by determining movement between the support structure and the mounting element. Methods include detecting changes in capacitances of respective capacitors formed by first electrode portions on a support structure and second electrode portions defined by mounting elements coupling a chassis to the support structure. Force values and force locations are determined from the detected changes in capacitances. |
| US10635247B2 |
Touch sensor
A touch sensor includes a sensing pattern which include a first mesh pattern formed in a first direction and a second mesh pattern formed in a second direction, the second mesh pattern including isolated unit patterns, a bridge electrode connecting the neighboring unit patterns of the second mesh pattern, an insulation layer disposed between the sensing pattern and the bridge electrode, and an auxiliary electrode layer on an at least one of the first mesh pattern and the second mesh pattern, the auxiliary electrode layer being connected to at least one of the first mesh pattern and the second mesh pattern. |
| US10635244B2 |
Head mounted display device and fabricating method thereof
A head mounted display device includes: display part disposed to correspond to two eyes of a user, and including wires and one or more pixels connected to the wires; and a sensor disposed around the display part and configured to sense a touch of the user. The sensor includes sensing electrodes, and at least one of the sensing electrodes is provided on the same layer as a portion of the display part. |
| US10635240B2 |
Optical touch panel and automatic vending machine
An optical touch panel includes: a pair of retroreflective plates that are arranged inside at least a left and right pair of frame portions facing each other in a rectangular frame; a plurality of detectors that are arranged at four corners of the rectangular frame, the detectors being configured to irradiate infrared rays to, at least, the retroreflective plates, and to generate detection images based on reflection light from the retroreflective plates; and an operation determining unit configured to detect a touch position based on the detection images generated by the detectors. |
| US10635237B2 |
Control circuit and control method for touch panel, and touch-type input device and electronic device using the same
There is provided a control circuit configured for a touch panel. The touch panel includes: a first resistive film and a second resistive film installed with a gap between the first resistive film and the second resistive film; and a first terminal and a second terminal that extend from two opposing sides of the first resistive film. The control circuit includes: a driving circuit configured to apply a driving voltage between the first terminal and the second terminal; and a current detection circuit configured to generate a digital current detection value that indicates a current amount obtained by subtracting a predetermined current from a panel current flowing between the first terminal and the second terminal. |
| US10635236B2 |
Calibration of multiple analog front-ends
Methods and associated processing systems are disclosed for acquiring gain mismatch values and offset mismatch values corresponding to a plurality of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). One method comprises coupling receiver circuitry of a processing system with a capacitive sensor comprising a plurality of sensor electrodes, the receiver circuitry comprising a plurality of ADCs, each ADC of the plurality of ADCs coupled with one or more respective sensor electrodes of the plurality of sensor electrodes. The method further comprises, while at least a portion of transmitter circuitry of the processing system is disabled, acquiring measurements using each ADC of the plurality of ADCs; and storing, using the acquired measurements, a plurality of offset mismatch values in a memory of the processing system. The processing system is operable to apply the plurality of offset mismatch values to capacitive measurements acquired using the plurality of ADCs. |
| US10635235B2 |
Photoelectric sensor and driving method thereof, array substrate and display device
The present disclosure provides a photoelectric sensor and driving method thereof, as well as an array substrate and a display device. The photoelectric sensor comprises a photoelectric element having an output terminal and a reference level input terminal, an amplifying transistor, a readout transistor, a reset transistor, a capacitor and a plurality of control input terminals. The output terminal of the photoelectric element, the gate of the amplifying transistor and the source of the reset transistor are connected to a first terminal of the capacitor. The reference level input terminal, the sources of the readout transistor and amplifying transistor are connected to a first reference voltage input terminal. The drains of the reset transistor and amplifying transistor are connected to a second reference voltage input terminal. The gates of the read-out transistor and reset transistor are respectively connected to a control input terminal. |
| US10635233B2 |
Display apparatus with input function
An information display device displays a sub-screen in a main screen and stores display information including the display position of the sub-screen and information on a near-field region. A position input device acquires information on a touched position, stores touch history information including information on a plurality of touched positions acquired, and includes a touched position determination section that determines whether a newly-acquired touched position is present in the near-field region and a display position determination section that, in a case where it has been determined that the newly-acquired touched position is present in the near-field region, utilizes the touch history information to determine a position to which the sub-screen is reduced or moved. In a case where the sub-screen has not been reduced, the sub-screen is reduced to the determined position. In a case where the sub-screen has been reduced, the sub-screen is moved to the determined position. |
| US10635226B2 |
Image forming apparatus that adjusts an angle of an operation panel
An image forming apparatus includes a touch panel, an adjuster, a detection section, and an adjustment instruction section. The adjuster adjusts a condition of disposition of the touch panel. The detection section detects a state in which a user makes contact with the touch panel. The adjustment instruction section instructs the adjuster to adjust the condition of the touch panel based on a detection result of the detection section. The condition includes at least one of a position and an attitude. |
| US10635224B2 |
Information input method and apparatus for touch screen
An information input method and apparatus for a touch screen are provided. The method includes acquiring a contact parameter and a contact position between an object and a touch screen. The contact parameter at least includes a pressure value exerted on the touch screen by the object and a contact area between the object and the touch screen, generating, according to the contact parameter and the contact position, a corresponding operation instruction, and executing, according to the operation instruction, a corresponding operation. |
| US10635223B2 |
Electronic apparatus and operating method thereof
An apparatus and method are provided for controlling an operation of an electronic device by using a fingerprint image in the electronic device. The electronic device includes a display and a processor configured to detect a fingerprint image corresponding to a user input; determine an input direction of the user input based on the fingerprint image; determine a motion direction of the user input based on the input direction of the user input in response to a motion of the user input; and execute a first function corresponding to the motion direction of the user input. |
| US10635221B2 |
Array substrate, in-cell touch panel and display device
An array substrate includes: a plurality of sub-pixel units arranged in an array, in which every two adjacent rows of the sub-pixel units form one sub-pixel-unit group, and two gate lines that are configured to respectively provide gate signals for the two rows of the sub-pixel units are disposed between the two rows of the sub-pixel units; a plurality of touch driving electrodes, disposed between the sub-pixel-unit groups that are provided on the array substrate, and arranged in a row direction of the sub-pixel units; and a plurality of touch sensing electrodes, disposed on the array substrate, arranged in a column direction of the sub-pixel units, and insulated from the touch driving electrodes and the gate lines. |
| US10635220B2 |
Signal processing circuit for electrostatic capacity type touch sensor
There is offered a signal processing circuit for an electrostatic capacity type touch sensor which can improve the noise tolerance and adjust an offset in the output voltage. The signal processing circuit for the touch sensor is structured to include an alternating current power supply providing an excitation pad with an alternating voltage, an electric charge amplifier generating an output voltage Vout corresponding to a difference between a capacitance of a first capacitor formed between a first touch pad and the excitation pad and a capacitance of a second capacitor formed between a second touch pad and the excitation pad, and an offset adjustment circuit to adjust an offset in the output voltage Vout of the electric charge amplifier. |
| US10635218B2 |
Pressure detection circuit, pressure detection circuit array, touch panel and detection method
The present disclosure discloses a pressure detection circuit, a pressure detection circuit array, a touch panel, and a detection method. The pressure detection circuit comprises: a collection sub-circuit configured to receive an external pressure signal and convert the external pressure signal into a voltage signal under the control of a gating signal; and a reading sub-circuit configured to receive the voltage signal, and output a detection output signal related to the voltage signal, wherein the collection sub-circuit and the reading sub-circuit are powered by a constant current source respectively. |
| US10635217B2 |
Ultrasound-based force sensing of inputs
An electronic device that senses home button inputs through ultrasonic force sensing. The electronic device may correlate that amount of force that a user applies to the home button with a specific home button command. In certain embodiments, the system may combine the force of touch information with other information that is sensed for a particular touch to correlate the touch input with a greater number of home button commands. A home button embodiment discussed herein may include a home button image that is displayed on a touch sensitive panel. In other embodiments, a home button may be located outside of the boundaries of a touch sensitive panel. |
| US10635215B2 |
Touch panel display device
According to one embodiment, a touch panel display device includes sensor electrodes, an electrode driver, and lines for connection between the electrode driver and the sensor electrodes. The sensor electrodes include first and second electrodes. The lines include first and second lines connected to the first and second electrodes. The second line includes first portions drawn in a direction opposite to terminals of the electrode driver, and a second portion drawn in a direction to the terminals. The first portions are connected to one another via a coupling line. |
| US10635213B2 |
On-touch self-powered e-display
An on-touch e-paper display includes an e-ink substrate having a plurality of cells each having a fluid, positively charged particles of a first color, and negatively charged particles of a second color. The on-touch e-paper display further includes a transparent triboelectric generator. The transparent triboelectric generator includes a main portion including a transparent conductor located on the e-ink substrate, and a transparent electron negative dielectric material located on the transparent conductor such that the transparent conductor is located between the e-ink substrate and the transparent electron negative dielectric material at the main portion. The transparent triboelectric generator further includes a hand electrode including the transparent electron negative dielectric material located on the e-ink substrate, and the transparent conductor located on the transparent electron negative dielectric material such that the transparent electron negative dielectric material is located between the e-ink substrate and the transparent conductor at the hand electrode. |
| US10635207B2 |
Touch panel and touch panel system
In an exemplary embodiment, a touch panel 1 includes: a touch panel body 10 formed in a bag shape whose touch face 11 is made of a material that is flexible and transmits visible light and infrared light, while an opposite face 12 to the touch face is made of a material that transmits visible light and infrared light, with a fluid 14 filled in the space between the touch face and the opposite face; and an infrared thermographic camera 20 that captures the opposite face; wherein, by recognizing a position touched by the user on the touch face as a heat source, the infrared thermographic camera captures, through the touch face and the opposite face, the infrared light emitted from the heat source. The above touch panel features a simple device constitution, low manufacturing cost, and resistance to failure. |
| US10635205B1 |
Flexible microstructured and textured metamaterials
This invention disclosure addresses the fabrication of deformable microstructured and textured sheets of transparent materials such as glass. The flexible structures have islands of arbitrary geometrical shapes interconnected by springs. Structuring is performed using ultrafast laser pulses and specially designed post-processing. The fabrication process does not create any cracks perpendicular to the cut lines, and therefore, resulting deformable structures are capable of sustaining static and cyclic in-plane tensile and compressive forces, bending moments and twisting torques. Flexible structures of this invention, fabricated using thin sheets of glass, can deform to complex surfaces through stretching, compression and folding in all directions. |
| US10635204B2 |
Device for displaying user interface based on grip sensor and stop displaying user interface absent gripping
Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a sensor that senses at least one of whether the electronic device is gripped by a user or whether a hand of the user is close to a specific area of the electronic device, a display, and a processor that is electrically connected with the sensor and the display. If that the electronic device is gripped by the user is sensed and that the user's hand is close to the specific area is sensed, the processor displays a preset user interface in the display. |
| US10635200B1 |
Touch knob device mountable to a curved surface
A touch knob device that is mountable to a curved surface of a touch panel is provided. The touch knob device is removably disposed on a curved touch panel for controlling the touch panel. The touch knob device comprises a flexible base and a sense measuring knob. The base comprises a soft base body, a base pad and a base platform. The bottom surface of the base body contacts the base platform which connects the touch knob device to the touch panel. The sensing knob is rotatably disposed along an axis on the base top surface. A conductive line is connected between the sensing knob and the base pad for transferring the rotational direction or position of the sensing knob to a sensor on the touch panel via the base pad. Rotating the sensing knob allows the touch knob device to control aspects of the touch panel. |
| US10635196B1 |
Information handling system power management with active stylus input device
A portable information handling system accepts inputs at a touchscreen display with a stylus having an active tip powered by a battery. The stylus garages in a stylus dock having a magnet that generates a magnetic field detected by a sensor in the stylus that cuts off the battery from powering the active tip. The portable information handling system detects that battery power is cut off at the stylus and adjusts processing to disable stylus detection and/or tracing functions to save power and memory resources. |
| US10635195B2 |
Controlling displayed content using stylus rotation
Systems and methods for controlling displayed content utilizing stylus rotation are disclosed. In embodiments, a method comprises: displaying, by a computing device, a first portion of user selected content; detecting, by the computing device, rotation of a stylus; and displaying, by the computing device, a second portion of the user selected content based on the rotation of the stylus and user access rules, wherein the second portion comprises more or less content than the first portion. |
| US10635192B2 |
Electronic device having multi-functional human interface
A multi-functional human interface device includes a control unit and a first multi-functional input button. The first multi-functional input button includes a cover unit configured to receive a touch input of a user's finger, an electrode unit including a transmitter and a receiver to form an electric field, an elastic unit configured to move from a first height to a second height when a first pressure is applied from the cover unit and configured to move back to the first height when the first pressure from the cover unit is released, and a switch unit configured to generate an electric signal representing an input of a predetermined letter. |
| US10635190B2 |
High resolution and high sensitivity three-dimensional (3D) cursor maneuvering reference plane, and methods of its manufacture
A three dimensional (3D) cursor maneuvering system for use by a computer or electro-mechanical system requiring 3D control, includes a tinted 2D planar or locally planar reference surface and a color sensitive mobile device that moves along the tinted reference surface and generates high sensitivity and high resolution absolute positional and motional data by accurately determining variations in the tint. Color index data (e.g. CIE 1931 RGB, etc.) on the tinted reference plane varies from place to place and methods are disclosed for imprinting the reference plane with that data in the form of dyes and pigments that may be reflective, refractive or emissive. When the mobile device moves on or over the reference surface, it captures a series of images whose data (e.g. CIE 1931 RGB) varies in correspondence with the movement of the device. The color index data measured by the mobile device can be mathematically converted into 3D positional and motional data. Hence, the color index data provides an ideal method for generating 3D positional and motional data as compared with the 2D data provided by the conventional optical mouse and mouse pad system. |
| US10635186B1 |
Devices having keyboards with fabric layers
Electrical equipment such as a tablet computer cover, a laptop computer, or other equipment may include a keyboard. The keyboard may have an array of key members. The key members may have key symbols that are illuminated with light from light-emitting diodes. Each key member may be supported by a corresponding key member support structure. A fabric layer such as a woven fabric layer having warp and weft strands formed from polymer or other materials may be sandwiched between each key member and corresponding key member support structure. Opaque masking material may be formed on peripheral portions of each key member support structure. Each key member may have a symbol formed from coating layers such as a white ink coating for light diffusing, a patterned black ink coating with a symbol-shaped opening, and a clear overcoat. |
| US10635184B2 |
Information processing device, information processing method, and program
There is provided an information processing device including a determination unit configured to perform determination of execution or non-execution of a manipulation based on a pause of a manipulation position specified through a manipulation of pointing to a display plane using a manipulating body at a position apart from the display plane, and a control unit configured to issue a command corresponding to the manipulation when the determination unit determines execution of the manipulation. |
| US10635183B2 |
Method of identifying gesture event types on a textile touch pad sensor
A method of identifying gesture event types on a textile touch pad sensor (10) with the steps of: memorizing raw touch data generated by the conductive grid (17) during a predefined interval of time in which a gesture event is performed on the pad sensor; estimating the type of a gesture event performed on the pad sensor by analyzing the raw touch data generated by the conductive grid; measuring the total time (eventLength) of the gesture event performed on the pad sensor; memorizing the longest time (longestX, longestY) during which a conductive yarn of the conductive grid has been touched during the gesture event; correcting the estimation of the gesture type, if the longest time during which a conductive yarn of the conductive grid has been touched is greater than a quantity that is a function of the total time of the gesture event. |
| US10635182B2 |
Head mounted display device and control method for head mounted display device
An HMD includes an image display unit that is mounted on a head of a user and includes a display region configured to display an image while an outside scene is visible, a first camera, a detecting unit configured to detect a movement of the user's fingers based on a captured image captured by the first camera and to receive an operation based on the detected movement of the fingers, and a display control unit configured to determine whether the detecting unit is ready to detect the operation based on the movement of the fingers, and to display a determination result in the display region. |
| US10635180B2 |
Remote control of a desktop application via a mobile device
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for using a mobile device to remotely control a desktop application that was configured for use with a pointing device. During operation, the system receives at a mobile device, from a user, a connection request to connect to a desktop application executing on a remote device. In response to the connection request, the system establishes a remote control session between the mobile device and the remote device. Next, the system receives, at the mobile device, a video stream from a first camera coupled to the mobile device. The system then analyzes the video stream, at the mobile device, to identify a gesture made by the user. Next, the system identifies, at the mobile device, a pointing device command corresponding to the gesture. Finally, the system sends the pointing device command to the desktop application executing on the remote device. |
| US10635177B2 |
Operating unit for a vehicle
An infotainment system having an operating element for a vehicle is disclosed. The operating element is mounted in a spring-elastic manner with springs on and/or in a housing along a vertical axis of movement. One or more sensors for detecting an actuating movement of the operating element can also be included. The operating unit can further have an actuator arranged in and/or on the housing for feedback movement of the operator control element. Torques acting at a center of mass of the operating element as a result of the return spring elements can cancel one another out, with the result that during the feedback movement of the operating element along the axis of effective movement of the drive element of the actuator said operating element does not additionally rotate or tilt. |
| US10635176B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device includes a touch panel, a housing, a moving element and an elastic plate. The moving element is connected to the touch panel. The elastic plate includes a first portion connected to the touch panel, a second portion connected to the moving element, and a third portion connected to the housing. |
| US10635170B2 |
Operating device with eye tracker unit and method for calibrating an eye tracker unit of an operating device
The invention relates to a method for calibrating an eye tracker unit of an operating device, wherein at least one apparatus is controlled by means of the operating device depending on at least one user input and wherein, in the case of the method, at least one graphical element is displayed respectively by a control unit of the operating device in at least one predetermined usage step of the operating device and at least one piece of viewing direction information is determined by means of the eye tracker unit for the user viewing a screen. The invention provides that, from the at least one displayed element, an optically salient element, on which the user must focus with their eyes in order to successfully perform the usage step, is established, and calibration data for the calibration of the eye tracker unit is generated depending on a display position of the optically salient element on the screen and depending on the at least one piece of viewing direction information. |
| US10635165B2 |
Portable electronic apparatus, display method, display system, program, and storage medium
A wrist apparatus as a portable electronic apparatus calculates an evaluation value based on data outputted from acceleration sensors, each of which serves as an inertia sensor, and assuming that when the evaluation value becomes greater than a first threshold, it is determined that a first state has been achieved, and when the evaluation value becomes smaller than a second threshold, it is determined that a second state has been achieved, performs a predetermined display when a result of the determination shows that the first state has transitioned to the second state. |
| US10635164B2 |
System and method for dynamic in-vehicle virtual reality
A method for rendering views to an output device in a vehicle, including receiving vehicle data from one or more vehicle systems of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle data includes predictive vehicle data. The method including generating a view based on the vehicle data and a model, the model including one or more components that define the view, wherein generating the view includes augmenting one or more components of the model according to the vehicle data. The method including rendering the view to the output device by controlling the output device to update display of the view according to the augmented one or more components of the model. |
| US10635160B2 |
Stepback mechanism to develop and diagnose process applications
One or more inputs associated with a selected step of a process flow are modified. The process flow is executed from the selected step based on the modified one or more inputs. A data record associated with selected step is updated to reflect the modified one or more inputs. A process application that includes the process flow is compiled into an executable and deployed to a device. |
| US10635156B2 |
Self-powered sensor device
A sensor device includes an image sensing array, a frame buffer, a first read line, a second read line and an energy accumulator. The image sensing array is configured to sense reflected light from a working surface and includes a plurality of sensing pixels and a plurality of self-powered pixels. The sensing pixels respectively output image data according to the sensed reflected light. The self-powered pixels respectively output photocurrent according to the sensed reflected light. The first read line is coupled between the sensing pixels and the frame buffer. The second read line is coupled between the self-powered pixels and the frame buffer. The energy accumulator stores electrical energy of the photocurrent via a charge path between the self-powered pixels and the energy accumulator. |
| US10635155B2 |
Independent power control of processing cores
Independent power control of two or more processing cores. More particularly, at least one embodiment of the invention pertains to a technique to place at least one processing core in a power state without coordinating with the power state of one or more other processing cores. |
| US10635152B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method
There is provided an information processing apparatus including: a process execution unit configured to execute processes relating to voice operations recognized by a voice operation recognition unit configured to recognize the voice operations on a basis of information from a voice receiving unit and gesture operations recognized by a gesture recognition unit configured to recognize user's gestures recognized on a basis of information from a sensor. The voice operation recognition unit enters a voice operation waiting state in parallel with a gesture waiting state of the gesture recognition unit. |
| US10635150B2 |
Electrical power supply device and method of operating same
An electrical power supply device includes a DC-DC power convertor receiving an input voltage and producing a first output voltage or a second output voltage that is less than the first output voltage, the first and second output voltage each less than the input voltage and a device controller in communication with the DC-DC power convertor. The device controller has one or more processors and memory. The memory includes instructions which causes the device controller to command the DC-DC power convertor to output the first output voltage when the input voltage is equal to or greater than a threshold voltage and which causes the device controller to command the DC-DC power convertor to output the second output voltage when the input voltage is less than the threshold voltage. A method of operating the electrical power supply device is also presented. |
| US10635149B2 |
Power sequencing circuitry and methods for systems using contactless communication units
Embodiments discussed herein refer to systems, methods, and circuits for conforming to power up sequencing rules of a conventional hard-wired data connection even though the hard-wired data connection that would ordinarily exist between two data controllers has been replaced with one or more contactless connectors. A consequence of replacing the hard-wired connection with a contactless connector is that the data controllers no longer directly control the power sequencing between the controllers because they are not able to directly communicate with each other over the hard-wired data connections. Power sequence assist circuitry may be used to assists the data controllers in establishing a link in accordance with the power sequencing rules of a particular wired interface despite the intentionally broken hard-wired data connection between the two controllers by instructing the contactless connectors to communicate with their respective data controllers in compliance with the power sequencing rules. |
| US10635147B2 |
Detecting system and detection circuit for detecting health status of backup power supply module
The invention provides a detection system and detection circuit for detecting health status of backup power supply module. The detection circuit comprises a boost converter, a controller, and at least one backup power supply module. The boost converter receives an input voltage to generate a first high voltage. When the detection circuit is operated in a detection state, the boost converter is inhibited to output the first high voltage, the backup power supply module can execute a discharging process to provide a discharged energy to a load device, the controller detects a time at which a discharged potential of the backup power supply module is dropped from a first voltage to a second voltage to obtain a discharged time detection value. The controller can know a health status of the backup power supply module by a comparison between the discharged time detection value and a discharged time threshold value. |
| US10635146B2 |
Power monitoring calibration to a target performance level
Systems and methods for performing power monitoring calibration to a target performance level are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a plurality of Central Processing Units (CPUs) and a logic circuit coupled to the plurality of CPUs, the logic circuit configured to: measure an operating performance level for each of the plurality of CPUs under a controlled workload and, in response to a determination that the operating performance level of any given one of the CPUs does not match a target performance level for all of the CPUs, apply an offset to a voltage regulator measurement associated with the given CPU that causes the operating performance level of the given CPU to match the target performance level for all of the CPUs. |
| US10635145B2 |
Information handling system housing heat spreader
Thermal energy exposed at the outer surface of an information handling system housing is managed by spreading the thermal energy across the housing X and Y axes while restricting heat transfer from the housing at the Z axis. For example, a graphene outer surface couples to an aerogel substrate strengthened by a carbon fiber laminate. The graphene spreads thermal energy that escapes through the housing across the housing outer surface to limit the impact of thermal energy at any particular location, such as proximate to the location of a processor. |
| US10635140B1 |
Information handling system asynchronous retractable hinge fulcrum
A portable information handling system rotationally couples first and second housing portions with a dual axle sequential hinge. Over a predetermined rotational orientation of one axle, a cam integrated with the axle engages a fulcrum biased into the hinge so that the fulcrum extends out of the hinge to support the information handling system at a support surface. For instance, before rotation of a lid housing portion relative to a main housing portion brings the lid housing portion into contact with the support surface, the fulcrum extends towards the support surface to raise the main housing portion and lid housing portion away from the support surface. |
| US10635139B2 |
Connecting apparatus, rotating shaft and electronic device
Aspects provide connecting apparatuses, rotating shafts and electronic devices. One connecting apparatus includes at least one pair of connecting strips connecting first and second shafts wherein the first shaft and the second shaft achieve synchronous rotation. In another assembly aspect a first rotating shaft is connected to a first body of an electronic device, a second rotating shaft is connected to a second body of the electronic device, and at least one transmission belt sheathed between the first and second rotating shafts synchronizes the torques of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. Embodiments solve technical problems of slim design for electronic devices that cannot be realized in the prior art, and achieve the technical effect of slim design for electronic devices. |
| US10635134B2 |
Systems and methods for customizing display modes for a touch-sensitive secondary display
Disclosed herein are systems and methods that enable users to customize operation of a touch-sensitive secondary display. An example method includes: displaying, on primary display, a first UI for a first application; while secondary display is operating in an adaptive display mode: (i) displaying, on a respective portion of the touch-sensitive secondary display, application-specific user interface elements selected based on current state of the first UI; and (ii) receiving a request to operate the secondary display in a persistent mode; in response to receiving the request, operating the touch-sensitive secondary display in the persistent display mode; and after changing focus to a second UI for a second application: displaying, on the primary display, the second UI; and maintaining display, on the respective portion of the secondary display, of UI elements associated with the persistent display mode. |
| US10635132B1 |
Portable information handling system management of transformation between clamshell and all-in-one positions
A portable information handling system transformation between clamshell and all-in-one configurations is managed by a position manager that senses main and display housing positions to restrict configuration actions if predetermined conditions are detected. For example, transformation to an all-in-one configuration may be restricted if display housing location and rotational orientation are not set before extension of a stand that raises the main housing rear surface. |
| US10635131B2 |
Interface adjustment processes for a data storage device
A data storage device includes a controller and a memory die. The controller includes a host interface and a memory interface. A method includes receiving a message from a host device via the host interface. The message indicates that the host device is to perform a first adjustment process associated with the host interface. The method further includes performing a second adjustment process associated with the memory interface in response to receiving the message indicating that the host device is to perform the first adjustment process. |
| US10635130B2 |
Process, voltage and temperature tolerant clock generator
Devices, methods, and systems are described that generate process, voltage and temperature tolerant clock generators, which can be used in low power and low cost applications. The clock generators eliminate the need for a crystal oscillator, are simple to implement, and can use a single frequency calibration step to initially tune the frequency to a reference frequency value, and to allow the clock generator to operate in the presence of process, voltage or temperature variations. One example clock circuit includes a voltage-controlled oscillator that provides a clock output, a gain circuit to receive a reference voltage as one input and a changeable voltage on another input. The clock circuit also includes a frequency-to-voltage convertor circuit that receives a reference current and produces the changeable voltage provided to gain circuit, while a ratio of the reference voltage to the reference current is constant. |
| US10635128B1 |
Storing backup data using snapshots
The present disclosure describes storing backup images in backup storage using snapshots. In response to receipt of a backup image that includes a complete copy of client data, a storage unit is generated and the backup image is stored in the storage unit. In response to receipt of a streamlined backup image that includes changed client data and metadata identifying unchanged client data in a base backup image, a base storage unit that includes the base backup image is identified, a snapshot is taken of the base storage unit (which generates a snapshot), and the streamlined backup image is stored on the snapshot. The metadata of the streamlined backup image is analyzed to identify portions of the base backup image that are not referenced by the streamlined backup image, which are removed from the snapshot. |
| US10635127B2 |
Reference voltage generator circuit generating reference voltage based on band gap by controlling currents flowing in first and second voltage generator circuits
A reference voltage generator circuit is provided with a first voltage generator circuit that generates a first direct-current voltage; a second voltage generator circuit that generates a second direct-current voltage; and an operational amplifier that generates a voltage difference between the first and second direct-current voltages. The reference voltage generator circuit generates a reference voltage based on a band gap by controlling currents flowing in the first and second voltage generator circuits based on the voltage difference, and includes a third voltage generator circuit including a PNP bipolar transistor, which is connected in parallel with the first voltage generator circuit. The third voltage generator circuit generates a third direct-current voltage corresponding to a base current flowing in the PNP bipolar transistor, and applies it to the operational amplifier with the first direct-current voltage. |
| US10635126B2 |
Constant current circuit, semiconductor device, electronic apparatus, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device
In an N-channel depletion type first transistor, a gate is connected to a reference node and a drain is connected to a current output node. In a P-channel enhancement type second transistor, a gate and a drain are connected to the reference node and a source is connected to a source of the N-channel depletion type first transistor. |
| US10635125B2 |
Power measurement in a two-wire load control device
A two-wire load control device may be configured to compute an accurate estimate of real-time power consumption by a load that is electrically connected to, and controlled by, the two-wire load control device. The load control device may be adapted to measure a voltage drop across the device during a first portion of a half-cycle of an AC waveform provided to the device. The device may be further configured to estimate a voltage drop across the load during the second portion of the half-cycle. The estimated voltage drop may be based on the measured voltage drop. The device may be further configured to measure a current supplied to the load during a second portion of the half-cycle. The device may be configured to estimate power consumed by the load based on the measured current and the estimated voltage drop. |
| US10635122B2 |
Voltage regulated AC power supply systems and methods
A power supply system comprises a primary regulation system, a secondary regulation system, and a controller. The primary regulation system comprises a primary transformer and a primary tap switch array. The secondary regulation system comprising a secondary transformer and an adjustment power signal generator. The controller is configured to control the adjustment power signal generator to apply an adjustment power signal to the secondary transformer. The secondary transformer is configured to combine the adjustment power signal with a base power supply signal from the primary transformer. |
| US10635119B2 |
Method and system for configuring wireless sensors in an HVAC system
An HVAC controller for controlling an HVAC system may be configured to enroll one or more wireless devices, and once one or more wireless devices are enrolled, to prompt the user to enter an identifier, a location, a device type and/or a function for one or more of the enrolled wireless devices. The HVAC controller may use the identifier, location and/or device type to identify each of the enrolled devices. This may facilitate a user in selecting various sensors to participate in sensor averaging, identifying where certain sensor data is originating, identifying devices having a low battery condition, as well as performing other tasks as desired. |
| US10635115B2 |
Recharging alignment method of robot, and the robot thereof
The present disclosure relates to a recharging alignment method of a robot and a robot thereof. The recharging alignment method includes adjusting a signal receiver of the robot to a first critical point to obtain position information of the first critical point, adjusting the signal receiver from the first critical point to a second critical point to obtain position information of the second critical point, determining a mid-point of the first critical point arid the second critical point according to the position information of the first critical point and the second critical point, and adjusting the signal receiver to the mid-point to align with the recharging dock, so as to accurately align with the recharging dock. |
| US10635104B2 |
Intelligent transitioning between autonomous and manual driving modes of a vehicle
Embodiments for implementing intelligent transition between autonomous and manual driving modes by a processor. A customized transition plan for one or more entities may be generated for transitioning between an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode according to one or more identified contextual factors and driver performance requirements. The customized transition plan may be applied for transitioning between the autonomous driving mode and the manual driving mode. |
| US10635101B2 |
Methods and systems for preventing an autonomous vehicle from transitioning from an autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode based on a risk model
Systems and methods for preventing an autonomous vehicle from transitioning from an autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode based on a risk model. The system includes a memory that stores instructions for executing processes for preventing the autonomous vehicle from transitioning the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode from based on a risk model. The system also includes a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions cause the processor to receive physiological data from a sensor, generate a risk assessment profile based on the physiological data, control an operating mode of the autonomous vehicle based on the risk assessment profile. |
| US10635100B2 |
Autonomous travelling work vehicle, and method for controlling autonomous travelling work vehicle
An autonomous travelling work vehicle includes at least one obstruction sensor and circuitry. The at least one obstruction sensor is to detect an obstruction in a travel route along which the autonomous travelling work vehicle is configured to travel. The circuitry is configured to determine whether the at least one obstruction sensor operates under a proper operation environment and to determine whether a malfunction occurs in the at least one obstruction sensor if the at least one obstruction sensor is determined to operate under the proper operation environment. |
| US10635096B2 |
Methods for analytics-driven alarm rationalization, assessment of operator response, and incident diagnosis and related systems
A method includes identifying changes in an alarm count for at least one alarm to be generated in an industrial process control and automation system. The changes in the alarm count are based on a plurality of different sets of alarm settings. The method also includes presenting the changes in the alarm count to a user and receiving a selection of one of the sets of alarm settings. The method further includes configuring the industrial process control and automation system with the selected set of alarm settings to enable the industrial process control and automation system to generate alarms using the selected set of alarm settings. |
| US10635093B2 |
Persistent authentication in dynamic automation visualization content delivery
A human interface technique is disclosed for industrial automation systems. The technique allows for visualizations to be distributed to interfaces, such as thin client interfaces, from automation components. For access to the content, a user may be initially authenticated in a first manner, such as by multi-factor authentication. Thereafter, or for a certain time or location, the user may be authenticated by a reduced number of factors, such as single-factor authentication. The authentication may be used to deliver the visualizations based on policies of a visualization manager, such as the user identification, the user role, the user location, and so forth. The reduced factor authentication allow for users to freely move and view visualizations on any available device, or at different locations, and so forth, but still based on the policies. |
| US10635092B2 |
Dynamically establishing communication between mobile equipment and a process controller
A method of dynamically establishing a communication connection for mobile equipment (ME) to a process controller of an industrial processing facility (IPF) configured to run an industrial process. The process controller has a computing device includes a processor with a memory storing a different ME classes including a first ME class that the ME is in. The computing device is configured to implement dynamic establishment of a communication connection for ME to the process controller, including reading a representation of a first industrial protocol for the ME while docked at the process controller, translating the representation into a first industrial protocol address, and setting the first industrial protocol address as a first configuration instance in its industrial protocol infrastructure block to render the ME an attached ME. After undocking the ME, the process controller communicates with the ME while controlling the industrial process. |
| US10635089B2 |
Servo control device
A servo control device controls a combined position of a first servo system and a second servo system having higher response than response of the first servo system. The servo control device includes a first axis target value creation unit and a correction unit. The first axis target value creation unit creates a first axis target value based on a combined command value which is a position command value of the combined position. The correction unit converts the first axis target value into a first axis command value by using a first transfer function. In addition, the correction unit converts the first axis target value by using a second transfer function, and calculates a second axis command value by subtracting the converted first axis target value from the combined command value. The product of the first transfer function and a first model transfer function which models characteristics of the first servo system is equal to the product of the second transfer function and a second model transfer function which models characteristics of the second servo system. |
| US10635088B1 |
Hollow topology generation with lattices for computer aided design and manufacturing
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design of physical structures using generative design processes, where three dimensional (3D) models of the physical structures are produced to include lattices and hollows, include: obtaining design criteria for an object; iteratively modifying 3D topology and shape(s) for the object using a generative design process that represents the 3D topology as one or more boundaries between solid(s) and void(s), in combination with physical simulation(s) with a hollow structure and a lattice representation; adjusting a thickness of the hollow structure; adjusting lattice thickness or density; and providing a 3D model of the generative design for the object for use in manufacturing a physical structure corresponding to the object using one or more computer-controlled manufacturing systems. The providing can include generating instructions for manufacturing machine(s), which can employ various manufacturing systems and techniques, including additive, subtractive and casting manufacturing methods. |
| US10635083B2 |
Apparatus and method for generating smart visualizations for effective monitoring and control in industrial process control and automation systems
A method includes obtaining parameter values for multiple process variables associated with at least one industrial process, where the parameter values for each process variable include low and high limits and a current value. The method also includes presenting a graphical display that includes radial lines each associated with a different one of the process variables, a first graphical indicator passing through the radial lines and identifying the low limits of the process variables, a second graphical indicator passing through the radial lines and identifying the high limits of the process variables, and third graphical indicators identifying the current values of the process variables along the radial lines. |
| US10635080B2 |
Work region estimation device, control device, control system, work region estimation method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
This work region estimation device, which estimates a region in which a worker performs work, is provided with an orientation acquisition unit that acquires worker orientation information, and a work region calculation unit that, on the basis of the orientation information and a worker body model, calculates a region in which a worker operation is forecast. |
| US10635078B2 |
Simulation system, simulation method, and simulation program
Reception means 81 receives an estimator learned using measured data up to a point of time in the past, verification data that is measured data from the point of time onward, and an update rule prescribing whether or not the estimator needs to be updated based on an evaluation index. Simulation means 82 simulates at least one of the evaluation index of the estimator and an update result of the estimator in a predetermined period, based on the update rule and an estimation result calculated by applying the verification data of the predetermined period to the estimator in chronological order. |
| US10635076B1 |
Methods for generating numerical control programs for automated manufacturing systems with multiple independent toolheads
An automated manufacturing system includes two simultaneous and independently operating toolheads accessing any location within the same work volume, with the exception of locations in proximity to each other. The system includes a bed platform connected with X and Y linear axes. A θ rotational axis rotates the bed and its linear axes as a unit. A first toolhead has a fixed position relative to the θ axis, and a second toolhead is coupled with a linear R axis parallel to the bed. The bed X and Y axes move the bed relative to the first toolhead, enabling the first toolhead to reach any portion of the bed. The R linear axis and θ rotational axis allow the second toolhead to move almost anywhere in a circular area that is always centered near the first toolhead. The system's kinematics ensure that it is impossible for the toolheads to collide. |
| US10635071B2 |
Simulation device and simulation method
A simulation device includes a storage unit to store a PLC program for operating PLC systems, and a simulation unit to construct a virtual network system simulating a configuration of a network system that includes the PLC systems, and simulate an operation of the network system using the virtual network system and the PLC program. The network system includes the PLC systems, the virtual network system includes a plurality of virtual PLC systems to simulate an operation of the PLC systems, and the simulation unit causes the virtual PLC systems to execute the PLC program while synchronizing time in the virtual network system. |
| US10635067B2 |
Intelligent building automation apparatus of autonomous control and control method thereof
A self-regulating intelligent building automation system includes: a smart sensing unit including a first sensing unit disposed in a first specific space and a second sensing unit disposed in a second specific space separated from the first specific space; a self-regulating terminal unit including a first self-regulating terminal disposed in the first specific space and a second self-regulating terminal disposed in the second specific space; a network management unit managing a network without a direct digital control unit and wirelessly communicating with the smart sensing unit and the self-regulating terminal unit; and a central monitoring unit connected to the network management unit via the Internet. |
| US10635066B2 |
Generator system architecture
A generator system for operation of at least one generator and at least one breaker includes an interface, a database, and a generator controller. The interface is configured to receive an architecture for the generator system. The database includes at least one generator parameter and at least one breaker parameter. The generator controller is configured to determine generator layouts from the architecture for the generator system. The generator controller determines a generator system command based on a comparison of the generator layouts, the at least one generator parameter, and the at least one breaker parameter. |
| US10635061B2 |
Method for controlling a process
A method for controlling a treatment process of a medium that includes a system input and output, wherein a change in a first parameter of the medium at the system input causes a change in a second parameter at the system output only after an elapse of a dead time, and a control system, the method including determining first values of the first parameter; determining set values for an output variable influencing the second parameter at the system output using the determined first values and a first proportionality factor recorded in the control system; applying the determined set values to adjust the output variable; determining second values of the second parameters; determining deviation values representative of a deviation of the second parameter from the first parameter; and using at least one of the deviation values and at least one of the set values to determine a second proportionality factor. |
| US10635060B2 |
Systems and methods for variable control and operation of HVAC components
A method of controlling operations of an HVAC system includes measuring temperature within an enclosed space, receiving a setpoint temperature within the enclosed space, calculating a temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature, and determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a first predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature differential value, determining whether the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is greater than or equal to a second predetermined temperature differential value. If the temperature difference between the measured temperature and the received setpoint temperature is less than the second predetermined temperature differential value, selecting a first operating mode of a plurality of operating modes of the HVAC system. |
| US10635058B2 |
Microgrid controller for distributed energy systems
A microgrid controller for controlling one or more edge units in a distributed energy system is presented. In some embodiments, the microgrid controller communicates with one or more network adjacent edge units, each of the one or more network adjacent edge units being coupled to a power grid, determines an instruction set to execute with the one or more network adjacent edge units, provides operating parameters for the one or more network adjacent edge units to execute the instruction set, and monitors the one or more edge units over a network that is not associated with the internet. In situations where the internet fails, microgrid controller determines a set of instructions to execute and provides instructions to the network adjacent edge units. |
| US10635051B2 |
Portable electronic device
A portable electronic device (wrist device) includes: a case (top case and bottom case); a display unit accommodated in the case; a cover plate closing an opening of the case; and a moisture absorbing member disposed along an outer edge of the display unit between the cover plate and the display unit. |
| US10635049B2 |
Ellipsometry device and ellipsometry method
The present invention provides an ellipsometry device and an ellipsometry method whereby measurement efficiency can be enhanced. In this method, an object is illuminated by spherical-wave-like illumination light Q linearly polarized at 45° (S1), and an object light O, being a reflected light, is acquired in a hologram IOR using a spherical-wave-like reference light R having a condensing point near the condensing point of the illumination light Q, and a hologram ILR of the reference light R is furthermore acquired using a spherical-wave reference light L having the same condensing point as that of the illumination light Q (S2). The holograms are separated into p- and s-polarized light holograms IKOR, IKLR, κ=p, s and processed to extract object light waves, and object light spatial frequency spectra GK(u, v), κ=p, s are generated (S3) (S4). Ellipsometric angles ψ(θ), Δ(θ) are obtained for each incident angle θ from the amplitude reflection coefficient ratio ρ=Gp/Gs=tan ψ·exp(iΔ). Through use of numerous lights having different incident angles θ included in the illumination light Q, data of numerous reflection lights can be acquired collectively in a hologram and can be processed. |
| US10635046B2 |
Cartridge, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
A cartridge that can be inserted in an apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus by moving along an axial direction of an image bearing member includes the image bearing member, a frame configured to support the image bearing member, a storage member configured to store therein information on the cartridge, and include an electrical contact, and a first pressed section and a second pressed portion configured to be pressed by the apparatus main body. The electrical contact is disposed between the first pressed section and the second pressed section, and is configured to be in contact with the main body contact on a lower side in a state where the cartridge is attached to the apparatus main body. |
| US10635035B2 |
Fixing device and image forming apparatus
A fixing device includes a pressure roller and a pressure pad that form a nip portion, and a nip member disposed opposite to the pressure roller as viewed from the pressure pad. The pressure pad is formed of an elongated flat-plate member and includes a first main surface located on a pressure roller side and a second main surface located on a nip member side. The nip member includes a receiving portion abutting against the pressure pad in a pressed state. A portion of the second main surface which corresponds to a passage region of the recording material provided at the nip portion is provided with a plurality of recesses, and the entire perimeter of each of the plurality of recesses is surrounded by projections. Top surfaces of the projections are in close contact with the receiving portion in the pressed state. |
| US10635032B2 |
Image forming apparatus
Image data of an image formed on a recording material includes a plurality of picture elements. A predetermined number of picture elements which is a portion of the image data are converted as one region to thereby convert the image data to conversion data including a plurality of regions. A value related to a print ratio in each of the regions of the conversion data is analyzed to acquire a value related to connection indicating how continuously regions in which the value related to the print ratio exceeds a threshold are adjacent to each other. Energization of the heat generating element is controlled on the basis of the temperature detected by the temperature detection portion and a control target temperature calculated from the value related to the connection. |
| US10635029B2 |
Image forming apparatus with intermediate transfer method
A position of a stretch roller, where the stretch roller stretches an intermediate transfer belt upstream of and adjacently to a most upstream primary transfer roller in a rotational direction of the intermediate transfer belt, is apart from a photosensitive drum with respect to a primary transfer surface. Further, the most upstream primary transfer roller is larger in outside diameter than other primary transfer rollers, and the most upstream primary transfer roller has a transfer pressure larger than the transfer pressure of the other primary transfer rollers. This arrangement inhibits the most upstream primary transfer roller from deforming and a defective transfer due to waving of the intermediate transfer belt, while inhibiting an increase in size of an apparatus. |
| US10635026B2 |
Developer unit drying
In one example, a method for drying a developer unit of a liquid electrophotographic printer. After printing is complete, development voltage biases are applied to the developer unit while a liquid marking agent flows to the developer unit. The liquid marking agent flow to the developer unit is stopped. Drying voltage biases, lower than the development voltage biases, are applied to the developer unit. Idle voltage biases are applied to the developer unit when dry. |
| US10635024B2 |
Developing device and image forming apparatus, wherein the developing roller includes a magnetic pole forming part to be formed with a plurality of magnetic poles along a circumference direction of the developing roller
There is provided a developing device for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on a photoreceptor with a developer to form an image, including: a developing container that contains the developer; and a developing roller that faces the photoreceptor, is arranged adjacent to the developing container, and conveys the developer contained in the developing container to the photoreceptor, wherein the developing roller includes a magnetic pole forming part to be formed with a plurality of magnetic poles along a circumferential direction of the developing roller, at least a catch pole is formed as one of the plurality of magnetic poles, and in the catch pole, an amount of a total magnetic charge in an axial direction of the developing roller is kept constant, and a part of magnetic flux density distribution is different from another part of magnetic flux density distribution along the axial direction of the developing roller. |
| US10635022B2 |
Toner container
A toner container includes a container body, a first projecting member, a second projecting member, and a plurality of rotational members. The first projecting member and the second projecting member are provided on a bottom surface of the container body, configured to divide an inner space of the container body into a plurality of storage chambers that are juxtaposed in a width direction of the container body, and formed parallel to one another. The plurality of rotational members are rotatably provided, respectively, in the plurality of storage chambers, and juxtaposed in the width direction. Each rotational member includes a rotational shaft body, and a film-like stirring member that is attached to the rotational shaft body and extends in a direction perpendicular to that of the rotational shaft body. A height of the first projecting member from the bottom surface is different from that of the second projecting member. |
| US10635020B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes a developing portion, a driving-side shaft coupling, a movement supporting mechanism, a movement member, a separating member, and a displacement member. The developing portion includes a developing roller that develops an electrostatic latent image formed on an image-carrying member, and a driven-side shaft coupling that is provided on the developing roller. The driving-side shaft coupling transmits driving force, via the driven-side shaft coupling, to the developing roller. The movement supporting mechanism movably supports the developing roller between a developing position and a separated position. The displacement member applies a force to the movement supporting mechanism, and positions the developing roller at the developing position. When the movement member moves further after the driven-side shaft coupling has separated from the driving-side shaft coupling, the displacement member moves the developing roller from the developing position to the separated position. |
| US10635017B2 |
Image forming apparatus for performing exposure using laser light
A control unit performs first control for outputting a second signal based on a first signal in a case where a cycle of the first signal is within a predetermined cycle, and performs second control for outputting a second signal based on a predicted cycle of the first signal in a case where the cycle of the first signal is out of the predetermined cycle. |
| US10635010B2 |
Toner
A toner having a toner particle having a plurality of fine particles on the surface of a toner base particle, the toner base particle contains a binder resin, wherein a fine particle layer A constituted of a plurality of the fine particles is observed in an EDX mapping image of the constituent elements in a cross section of the toner particle as provided by EDX of the toner particle cross section observed using TEM; a fine particle B, containing a metal compound containing at least one metal element M selected from all the metal elements belonging to Groups 3 to 13, is observed in the fine particle layer A; and the number-average particle diameter D of the fine particle B, the average value H of the thickness of the fine particle layer A, and the standard deviation S on the thickness of the fine particle layer A satisfy prescribed relationships. |
| US10635003B2 |
Lithography system and method
A lithography system has a projection lens that includes a first optical element and a first sensor subframe. The projection lens also includes first sensor which is configured to detect a position of the first optical element with respect to the first sensor subframe. The projection lens further includes a second sensor which is configured to detect a position of a wafer with respect to the first sensor subframe. |
| US10635002B2 |
Faceted EUV optical element
A reflective EUV optic such as a collector mirror configured as an array of facets that are spaced apart to form respective gaps between adjacent facets. The gaps are used as inlets for gas flow across one of the facets such that flow is introduced parallel to the optic surface. The facets can be made with offsets such that loss of reflective area of the EUV optic can be minimized. The gas facilitates removal of target material from the surface of the facets. |
| US10635000B2 |
Semiconductor method of protecting wafer from bevel contamination
The present disclosure provides a method that includes coating an edge portion of a wafer by a first chemical solution including a chemical mixture of an acid-labile group, a solubility control unit and a thermal acid generator; curing the first chemical solution to form a first protecting layer on the edge portion of the wafer; coating a resist layer on a front surface of the wafer; removing the first protecting layer by a first removing solution; and performing an exposing process to the resist layer. |
| US10634997B2 |
Coloring composition, color filter, pattern forming method, solid-state imaging device, and image display device
Provided is a coloring composition capable of producing a cured film having suppressed color unevenness even in a case where the coloring composition is used after being stored for a long period of time. In addition, provided are a color filter, a pattern forming method, a solid-state imaging device, and an image display device. The coloring composition includes a halogenated zinc phthalocyanine pigment, a maleimide compound, a curable compound other than the maleimide compound, and a solvent, in which the molecular weight of the maleimide compound is 100 to 400, and the content of the maleimide compound is 0.08 to 0.8 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the halogenated zinc phthalocyanine pigment. |
| US10634996B2 |
Composite member and method of manufacturing the same, and aliphatic polycarbonate-containing layer
[Problem] Provided is a composite member which can contribute to simple formation and/or increased quality of fine wiring. [Solution] A composite member 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a base material, an aliphatic polycarbonate-containing layer with multiple island-shaped portions arranged on the base material, and a metal ink, wherein at least a surface of the aliphatic polycarbonate-containing layer with multiple island-shaped portions has a contact angle of 50° or more between pure water and the surface when exposed to ultraviolet light including a wavelength of 180 nm or more and 370 nm or less for 15 minutes, and the metal ink is arranged on the base material at at least a portion of a region sandwiched by the precursor layers. |
| US10634994B2 |
Imprint apparatus, imprint method, method of manufacturing article
An imprint apparatus forms a pattern on an imprint region of a substrate by bringing a mold into contact with an imprint material on the imprint region and curing the imprint material. The apparatus includes a controller for controlling an alignment operation of adjusting relative position between the mold and the imprint region in a state that the mold is in contact with the imprint material. The alignment operation includes a translation operation of performing relative translation between the imprint region and the mold, and a rotation operation of performing relative rotation between the imprint region and the mold. The rotation operation includes a first operation and a second operation, and a relative rotation direction between the imprint region and the mold in the second operation is opposite to a relative rotation direction between the imprint region and the mold in the first operation. |
| US10634990B2 |
Photomask and methods for manufacturing and correcting photomask
The present invention provides a halftone mask comprising an assist pattern and a manufacturing method of the halftone mask, which uses an ArF excimer laser as an exposing source, is used for a projection exposure by an off axis illumination, does not resolve the as pattern while keeping the focal depth magnification effect as the assist pattern, and may form a transferred image having high contrast of a main pattern. A photomask is a photomask comprising the main pattern which is transferred to a transfer-target surface by the projection exposure and the assist pattern which is formed nearby the main pattern and not transferred, characterized in that the main pattern and the assist pattern are each constituted from a semi-transparent film made of the same material, a retardation of 180° is generated between the light transmitting through the main pattern and the light transmitting through a transparent region of a transparent substrate, and a predetermined retardation within the scope of 70° to 115° is generated between the light transmitting through the assist pattern and the light transmitting through the transparent region of the transparent substrate. |
| US10634985B2 |
Projection system and projection screen supporting device
This disclosure relates to the field of projection display technologies, and discloses a projection system and a projection screen supporting device, the projection system including a projection screen and a projection device, and further a projection screen supporting device, the projection screen being installed on a bracket body of the projection screen supporting device, where the projection screen supporting device includes the bracket body, a supporting assembly, and a projection screen hanging assembly; the bracket body includes a first standing pole and a second standing pole, both of which are arranged substantially parallel to each other; the supporting assembly is fixed on the bracket body to support the bracket body; and the projection screen hanging assembly is arranged on the bracket body, at an adjustable position in the direction in which the first standing pole and the second standing pole extend, to hang a projection screen on the bracket body. |
| US10634983B2 |
Light source apparatus and projector
A light source apparatus includes a plurality of semiconductor lasers arranged on a substrate along a first direction, a rod integrator on which the plurality of light beams from the plurality of semiconductor lasers are incident, and a cylindrical lens so provided between the plurality of semiconductor lasers and the light incident end surface of the rod integrator as to cover the optical paths of the plurality of light beams. The plurality of semiconductor lasers include a first, second and third semiconductor laser. The center axis of each of the plurality of light beams intersects the first direction. A light emitting region of each of the semiconductor lasers has a lengthwise direction. The generatrix of the cylindrical lens is parallel to the lengthwise direction. First to third color light beams are combined with one another by the rod integrator, and the combined light exits out of the rod integrator. |
| US10634981B2 |
Light source device and projection type display apparatus
A light source device for a projection display apparatus includes a phosphor, an excitation light source, a surface-curved dichroic mirror having a curved surface in which a side on which excitation light is incident is convexly curved, and a converging lens between the surface-curved dichroic mirror and the phosphor. The excitation light source is configured to output the excitation light for exciting the phosphor. The surface-curved dichroic mirror is configured to cause the excitation light from the excitation light source to be reflected on the curved surface and fluorescence from the phosphor to pass through the curved surface. The surface-curved dichroic mirror neither substantially converges nor substantially diverges the light that passes through, but performs a diverging operation on the excitation light that is reflected on the curved surface so as to form a virtual image. |
| US10634973B2 |
Two-dimensional optical phased array
An optical device includes an array of unit optical elements. Each of the unit optical elements includes a plurality of amplitude adjustment (AA) elements, each of the plurality of AA elements configured for processing one of different phases of an optical signal; an optical antenna, and a combining mechanism for optically coupling the plurality of AA elements to the optical antenna. The optical device also includes a controller coupled to the plurality of AA elements, the controller configured for generating control signals for the plurality of AA elements according to a target optical beam pattern. |
| US10634972B2 |
Configurable heating device and method of using the same
A device includes a comparator configured to compare a transmission phase of light in a photonic component with a reference phase. The device further includes a heater configured to control a temperature of the photonic component. The heater includes a plurality of heater segments, and a plurality of switches, wherein each switch of the plurality of switches is between a pair of heater segments of the plurality of heater segments. The device further includes a controller configured to control operation of each switch of the plurality of switches based on results from the comparator for selectively connecting heater segments of the plurality of heater segments in series. |
| US10634969B2 |
Liquid crystal display apparatus and control circuit
In a liquid crystal display apparatus in which a first substrate and a second substrate are disposed in parallel to each other through a liquid crystal layer, a liquid crystal molecule in the liquid crystal layer is rotated in a plane parallel to the first substrate and the second substrate by driving voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer. A voltage value corresponding to a maximum gradation value of the driving voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer is a driving voltage value at which transmittance peaks based on V-T characteristics in an inclination direction inclined from a normal direction of a display surface of the liquid crystal display apparatus to a direction in which a refractive index of the liquid crystal layer is maximum. |
| US10634965B2 |
Display device
To address static electricity on a flat panel display device and to implement a narrow frame of the flat panel display device. A liquid crystal display device (20) includes a counter substrate (22), a TFT substrate (21), and an upper polarizer (23). The TFT substrate (21) includes a terminal portion (30) projecting more outward than the edge of a counter substrate (22), and a ground pad (32) disposed on a surface of the terminal portion (30), the surface being on the side closer to the counter substrate (22). The upper polarizer (23) includes a pad facing portion (33) that overlaps the ground pad (32) at a position more outward than the edge of the counter substrate (22). The liquid crystal display device (20) further includes an electrically conductive member (34) filled in the gap between the ground pad (32) and the pad facing portion (33). |
| US10634964B2 |
Circuit board, circuit board assembly and liquid crystal display device
A circuit board is provided and the circuit board is used for being attached to a matching board. The circuit board includes a first circuit pattern and an attaching state inspection area, and the attaching state inspection area further includes a third circuit pattern. A liquid crystal display device is further provided, including the circuit board and the matching board, the matching board includes a second circuit pattern matching the circuit board. It is more accurate to judge the attaching state between the circuit board and the matching board by detecting the deformation state of the conductive particles in vacant areas at different locations after the circuit board is attached to the matching board. |
| US10634957B2 |
Post spacer, liquid crystal display panel including the same, and method for manufacturing liquid crystal display panel
The present disclosure discloses a post spacer, which is applied to a liquid crystal display panel. The post spacer has a material having a structure as represented by Formula 1, wherein X includes at least one of groups represented by Formulae 2-1 to 2-5; Y includes at least one of groups represented by Formulae 3-1 and 3-2; at least one of the X and the Y has a molecular chain end having a group capable to chemically cross-link with materials of alignment layers; and at least one of the X and the Y has a side chains having a group capable to generate a hydrogen bond or intermolecular force with a material of liquid crystal molecules. The present disclosure also discloses a liquid crystal display panel having the post spacers described above and a method of manufacturing the same. |
| US10634955B2 |
Display panel and method of fabricating the same
A display panel includes a first display substrate, a second display substrate facing and spaced apart from the first display substrate, a non-conductive sealing member disposed between the first display substrate and the second display substrate and formed around an outer perimeter of the display panel, a conductive sealing member disposed inside the non-conductive sealing member when viewed in a plan view, and a connection pad coupled to a side surface of the first display substrate and a side surface of the non-conductive sealing member. A signal line includes an end portion overlapping with the non-conductive sealing member and connected to the connection pad. |
| US10634954B2 |
Liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal display device which is a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal alignment film to which an alignment regulating force is imparted by a photo-alignment treatment, including: a film forming step of forming a film containing a polymer whose main chain is cleaved by irradiation with light; a photo-alignment step of imparting an alignment regulating force to the film formed in the film forming step by irradiation of the film with light in an atmosphere of a temperature lower than 100° C.; and a removing step of removing a low-molecular weight component generated by cleaving the main chain of the polymer through the light irradiation after the light irradiation. Also disclosed is a liquid crystal display device manufactured by the manufacturing method. |
| US10634947B2 |
Edge backlight module with stacked light guide plates, display apparatus and backlight control method thereof
An edge backlight module, a display apparatus and a backlight controlling method thereof are provided. Each light guide plate (LGP) is divided into longitudinal region(s) in the same direction. The LGPs are arranged in a stacked manner. Each two adjacent LGPs are arranged as upper LGP being completely overlapped with the longitudinal region(s) of lower LGP. The longitudinal region overlapped with adjacent upper LGP is defined as a reflecting region. The longitudinal region not overlapped with adjacent upper LGP is defined as an emitting region. Each LGP has one emitting region. Each reflecting film is sandwiched between two adjacent LGPs. Light from a light emitting device is emitted from the emitting region. Combing with lighting control at lateral region(s) separately, an array region is formed. The light emitting device further includes a high saturation light emitter to render an effect with a high dynamic range and high saturation. |
| US10634946B2 |
Reflective liquid crystal panel and display device
A reflective liquid crystal panel including a first substrate and a second substrate disposed opposite to each other and a liquid crystal layer. A reflection layer is provided on the first substrate, and a polarizing plate is provided the second substrate. A unidirectional wavelength converting layer and a quantum dot thin film layer are sequentially laminated between the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer. The unidirectional wavelength conversion layer made of an up conversion material is used to convert the incident ambient light into a blue light or an ultraviolet light. The quantum dot thin film layer includes a plurality of light emitting areas which are arranged in array and can be excited to emit light with different colors. A display device including the reflective liquid crystal panel as mentioned above is also disclosed. |
| US10634941B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a first flexible substrate on which a display region and a peripheral region located along a periphery of the display region are arranged; a connection terminal provided in the peripheral region, the connection terminal being connected with an integrated circuit; and a first insulating film in contact with the first flexible substrate. The first insulating film is present in the display region, and the first insulating film is not present between the connection terminal and the first flexible substrate. |
| US10634933B2 |
Glasses frame comprising at least one functional member
The invention relates to a glasses frame having a main frame provided with two openings for respectively receiving two lenses, at least one opening having an inner peripheral edge for cooperating with an outer peripheral edge of a lens, the glasses frame having at least one functional member. According to the invention, the peripheral inner edge of said opening of said frame has at least one recess in which said functional member is mounted, said functional member being designed so as to be locked in position by said lens when it is mounted in said opening. |
| US10634931B1 |
Eyeglasses and storage system
Provided is eyeglasses comprising: a) a front body for holding lenses and optionally one or more of the lenses; b) two temples, each temple having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the front body, each of the second ends of the temples configured to rest on behind an ear, the second end of the temple having a cavity; c) a magnet placed in the cavity of the temple; wherein the eyeglasses are configured to form a magnetic connection with a metal that is attracted to a magnet. Provided are eyeglasses holding system comprising: a) a metal plate attracted to a magnet for wearing on outside of an article of clothing; b) one or more magnets for placing inside of the article of clothing; and c) eyeglasses with a front body for holding lenses and two temples, with at least one magnet in one of the two temples; wherein a user places the one or more magnets inside of the article of clothing and forms a first magnetic connection between the one or more magnets and the metal plate placed on the outside of the article of clothing, the first magnetic connection stabilizing the metal plate on the outside of the article of clothing, the stabilized metal plate configured for placing the eyeglasses though a second magnetic connection as needed by the user. |
| US10634927B2 |
Micro light emitting diode display panel
Provided is a micro light emitting diode display panel, comprising a flexible substrate, light emitting diodes aligned in an array, a diffraction grating and a light scattering film arranged on the light emitting diodes and light valves arranged above the light scattering film; wherein the flexible substrate comprises a driving circuit, the light emitting diodes are fixed on the flexible substrate; the driving circuit is connected to the light emitting diodes to respectively drive the light emitting diodes to emit white light; the diffraction grating splits the white light emitted by the light emitting diodes to form exiting lights with various wavelengths; the light scattering film gathers an exiting light of a same wavelength in the exiting lights and disperses the exiting lights of different wavelengths to form a primary color light of at least one color; the light valves adjusts an intensity of the primary color light. |
| US10634924B2 |
Display projector operation
A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine a vehicle ride height, determine an angle of a display projector in a vehicle instrument panel based on the ride height, and actuate a motor to move the display projector to the projector angle. |
| US10634922B2 |
Speaker assembly for headworn computer
Aspects of the present invention relate to speaker assemblies for head worn computers, including speaker assemblies in a temple portion of a head-worn computer. |
| US10634921B2 |
See-through near eye optical display
According to embodiments of the invention, the invention is an augmented reality system that utilizes a near eye see-through optical module that comprises a transparent or semi-transparent see-through near eye display that is in optical alignment with a micro-lens array. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the augmented reality system comprises generating a virtual image as perceived by an eye of a wearer of the augmented reality system when looking at an object in space having a location in the real world that forms a real image. When utilizing a certain embodiment of the invention the virtual image changes, by way of example only, one or more of its shape, form, depth, 3D effect, location due to the eye or eyes shifting its (their) fixation position due to changing the location of different lighted pixels of the see-through near eye display(s). The invention further discloses various mechanisms to improve the quality of the virtual image and that of the augmented reality image while utilizing a near eye see-through optical module that comprises a see-through near eye display and distance separated and aligned micro-lens array. |
| US10634916B2 |
Wearable display device
A wearable display device according to an embodiment may comprise: a first prism, positioned in front of a user's eye, for controlling the path of an incident light and enabling the arrival of a virtual image to be displayed on the eye; a second prism, coupled to the first prism, for reducing distortion of a real image arriving at the user's eye; and a coating layer which is interposed between the first prism and the second prism and of which the brightness is controlled in inverse proportion to the ambient brightness, such that the visibility of the virtual image increases. |
| US10634915B2 |
Image display device
An image display device of the embodiment includes an image generation portion that emits image light, a prism optical element into which the image light enters, and a light guide optical system that guides the image light to the prism optical element. The prism optical element includes a prism member having a light refractive surface formed of a flat surface provided on a light incident side of the image light, and a concave mirror provided opposite the light refractive surface of the prism member and having a shape that is concave away from the light refractive surface. |
| US10634911B2 |
Mirror unit and display device
A mirror unit includes a concave mirror having a mirror surface reflecting light, and a holder holding the concave mirror. The concave mirror includes first to third positioning protruding portions. The holder includes: a first holder-side positioning portion defining, through contact with the first positioning protruding portion, the position of the concave mirror with respect to the holder at least in the X direction of XY-plane coordinates along the mirror surface; a second holder-side positioning portion defining, through contact with the second positioning protruding portion, the position of the concave mirror with respect to the holder at least in the Y direction of the XY-plane coordinates; and a third holder-side positioning portion defining, through contact with the third positioning protruding portion, the position of the concave mirror with respect to the holder at least in the Z direction orthogonal to the XY lane. |
| US10634909B2 |
Display device and head-up display
The present invention displays multiple images at different locations in the depth direction, while suppressing a decline in display quality, using projected light emitted from a single projector. A projector 20 emits first projection light L1 and second projection light L2 that have a first projection distance P1. A projection distance lengthening unit 251 having a negative refractive power is positioned along the path of the first projection light L1 between the projector 20 and a first screen 23, and causes an image to be formed on the first screen 23 by lengthening the projection distance P of the first projection light L1. A projection distance shortening unit 252 having a positive refractive power is positioned along the path of the second projection light L2 between the projector 20 and a second screen 24, and causes an image to be formed on the second screen 24 by lengthening the projection distance P of the second projection light L2. |
| US10634908B2 |
Display device and display device main body including first and second emitting portions
A display device includes a display device main body, a first display surface, and a second display surface, and the display device main body includes a first emitting portion, a second emitting portion, and a housing accommodating them. The first emitting portion emits first display light. The first display surface is provided on a transmission member transmitting light and reflects, to a viewing position side, the first display light being emitted from the first emitting portion. The second emitting portion emits second display light that is different from the first display light. The second display surface is provided on a non-transmission member shielding light and forming at least a part of a light path of the first display light to the first display surface from the first emitting portion and reflects, to the viewing position side, the second display light being emitted from the second emitting portion. |
| US10634904B2 |
Image projection device
An image projection device includes: a projection unit that irradiates a pupil 40 of an eyeball 36 of a user with an image light beam 34a forming an image to project the image onto a retina 38 of the eyeball; a detection unit that detects a direction 52 in which the pupil has moved relative to a face of the user; and a control unit that controls the projection unit based on a detected direction in which the pupil has moved so that the pupil is irradiated with the image light beam and the image is moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which the pupil has moved with respect to a position on which the image has been projected before a move of the pupil in a coordinate system visually recognized by the user. |
| US10634902B2 |
Device for variably influencing the wavefront of a beam, said device comprising a planar optical element deformable via its rear surface
The invention relates to a device with a planar mirror (1), comprising a first axis of symmetry (A), and an actuating and holding means (10) with a frame (2), said frame (2) being firmly connected to the peripheral surface (1.3) of the planar mirror (1) and centrally contacting the rear surface (1.2) of the planar mirror (1). There is a socket (3), which is linearly adjustable along the axis of symmetry (A) in the frame (2) and is firmly connected, via a membrane spring (8), to the frame (2), on the one hand, and to a crown-like adjusting element (5), on the other hand. The crown-like adjusting element (5) has crown spikes which act on retaining lugs (6) connected to the planar mirror (1) and deform them, thereby applying forces corresponding to said deformation into the planar mirror (1) in order to deform the latter. |
| US10634901B2 |
Color wheel for projector
A color wheel used in a projector includes X color blocks and Y filter blocks; therein, X is an integer equal to or larger than 3. The X color blocks are defined to be arranged in an annular direction by repeating (N-1) times; therein, N is an integer equal to or larger than 2. The light permeability characteristics of the X color blocks are distinct from one another. The X color blocks correspond to X light colors respectively. The X color blocks are substantially equal in area. The Y filter blocks are formed of the X color blocks. The Y filter blocks correspond to the X light colors. One of the Y filter blocks is formed by two color blocks of one of the X color blocks. |
| US10634897B2 |
Microscope system and control method thereof
A microscope system comprises a microscope body, an image sensor mounted on the microscope body, and a stage that moves in an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction, and places a slide as an observation object. The stage includes a mark used to indicate a stage reference position. The microscope system obtains positions of the stage in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and detects the stage reference position indicated by a mark provided on the stage and a slide reference position indicated by a mark provided on a slide placed on the stage. The microscope system manages the position of the stage by coordinates based on the slide reference position if the slide reference position is detected, and manages the position of the stage by coordinates based on the stage reference position if the slide reference position is not detected. |
| US10634896B2 |
Medical observation apparatus and medical observation system that convert an imaging signal to an optical signal
A medical observation apparatus includes a columnar microscope unit configured to image a minute part of an object to be observed with magnification and thereby output an imaging signal. A support unit includes a first joint unit holding the microscope unit in a rotationally movable manner around a first axis parallel to a height direction of the microscope unit, a first arm unit holding the first joint unit and extending in a direction different from the height direction of the microscope unit, a second joint unit holding the first arm unit in a rotationally movable manner around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis, and a second arm unit holding the second joint unit. In a plane passing through the first and second axes, a cross section of the microscope unit, the first and second joint units, and the first and second arm units is included in a circle that has a center at a focus position of the microscope unit and passes through an end point of the first joint unit that is at the maximum distance from the focus position. |
| US10634894B2 |
Real-time focusing in line scan imaging
System for acquiring a digital image of a sample on a microscope slide. In an embodiment, the system comprises a stage configured to support a sample, an objective lens having a single optical axis that is orthogonal to the stage, an imaging sensor, and a focusing sensor. The system further comprises at least one beam splitter optically coupled to the objective lens and configured to receive a field of view corresponding to the optical axis of the objective lens, and simultaneously provide at least a first portion of the field of view to the imaging sensor and at least a second portion of the field of view to the focusing sensor. The focusing sensor may simultaneously acquire image(s) at a plurality of different focal distances and/or simultaneously acquire a pair of mirrored images, each comprising pixels acquired at a plurality of different focal distances. |
| US10634891B2 |
Medical observation device, lens driving control device, lens driving control method, and video microscope device
A medical observation device that includes an evaluation value calculation unit configured to calculate a focus evaluation value indicating a focus state of a lens for each of two or more lenses, and a movement control unit configured to specify a lens movement parameter that is common to the two or more lenses on the basis of the focus evaluation value. |
| US10634884B2 |
Image pickup apparatus and optical apparatus using the same
An image pickup apparatus includes an optical system which includes a plurality of lenses, and an image sensor which is disposed at an image position of the optical system, wherein the optical system includes in order from an object side, a first lens having a negative refractive power, a second lens having a positive refractive power, an aperture stop, and a third lens, and each of the first lens, the second lens, and the third lens is formed of a material having a refractive index not higher than 1.70, and the following conditional expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied: 2.0<Σd/FL<5.5 (1), and 0.5<Φ1L/IH<3.0 (2). |
| US10634879B2 |
Image capturing optical lens assembly, image capturing device and electronic device
This disclosure provides an image capturing optical lens assembly including, in order from an object side to an image side: a first lens element with refractive power having an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof; a second lens element having positive refractive power; a third lens element with refractive power having an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof; a fourth lens element with refractive power having an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof, wherein both surfaces thereof being aspheric; a fifth lens element with refractive power having an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof; and a sixth lens element with refractive power having an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof, wherein both surfaces thereof being aspheric, and the image-side surface having at least one convex shape in an off-axis region thereof. |
| US10634877B2 |
Compact optical lens system
A compact optical lens system includes, in order from the object side to the image side: a flat panel assembly made of glass, a first lens element with a negative refractive power, at least one of an object-side surface and an image-side surface of the first lens element being aspheric, a stop; and a second lens element with a positive refractive power having an object-side surface being convex near an optical axis and an image-side surface being convex near the optical axis, at least one of the object-side surface and the image-side surface of the second lens element being aspheric. Such a system can not only effectively collect light at a large angle, receive a wider range of images and achieve identification effects within very short distances, but also can reduce the distance between an object and the compact optical lens system, reduce the volume effectively and maintain its miniaturization. |
| US10634872B2 |
Optical system and image pickup apparatus including the same
Provided is an optical system including, in order from an object side to an image side: a first lens having a positive refractive power and having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing the object side; and a second lens having a positive refractive power and having a meniscus shape with a convex surface facing the object side, wherein the first lens is made of a silicon material, wherein the second lens is made of one of a silicon material and a germanium material, and wherein a focal length of the entire optical system and a distance on an optical axis between the first lens and the second lens are each appropriately set. |
| US10634865B2 |
Sight glass apparatus
A sight glass apparatus for viewing the interior of a pressurised vessel, chamber or a pipe conveying fluid under pressure is described. The sight glass apparatus comprises a sight glass assembly mounted over an opening into the vessel, chamber or pipe, the sight glass assembly comprising a sight glass adjacent the opening which provides a window to the inside of the vessel, chamber or pipe, and a containment vessel mounted behind and/or around the sight glass assembly for containing fluid exiting the opening in the pipe in the event that the sight glass assembly fails. In this way, even if the sight glass assembly fails, the pressurised fluid within the pressurised vessel, chamber or pipe is safely contained. In addition, a secondary sight glass can be provided behind the first, with a liquid or gel, or minimal gap, between the primary and secondary glasses to reduce the likelihood of a failure in the first sight glass triggering failure of the second sight glass, and/or a valve can be provided to automatically isolate the pressure system upon a sight glass failure. |
| US10634863B2 |
Optical fiber unit and optical fiber cable
An optical fiber unit includes a plurality of optical fibers; and two binding materials that bind the optical fibers. The two binding materials are wound around the optical fibers in an SZ shape, and are adhered to each other at respective reversed portions that form an adhesive part. The adhesive part has a plurality of intersection points of center lines of the two binding materials. |
| US10634862B2 |
Optical communication device, reception apparatus, transmission apparatus, and transmission and reception system
An optical communication device, reception apparatus, transmission apparatus and transmission and reception system are disclosed. The optical communication device includes a drive circuit substrate. A first through via extends through the drive circuit substrate and is configured to electrically connect an optical element disposed on a first surface side of the drive circuit substrate to a drive circuit disposed on a second surface side of the drive circuit substrate. A positioning element is attached to an interposer substrate and is configured to align optical axes of a first lens that is attached to a lens substrate and that faces a second lens that is disposed on the first surface side of the drive circuit substrate. A second through via extends through the interposer substrate and electrically connects the drive circuit to a signal processing circuit disposed on a signal processing substrate positioned above the interposer substrate. |
| US10634856B2 |
Dual inner diameter ferrule device and method
A fiber optic ferrule includes a body extending from a first end to a second opposite end, with the body including an axial passage extending between the first and second ends. The axial passage includes a first diameter portion having a diameter of at least 125 microns, and a second diameter portion having a diameter of at least 250 microns and less than a diameter of the buffer, the second diameter portion positioned between the first diameter and the second end. The axial passage further defines a tapered shape at the second end extending inward from the second end to the second diameter portion. A hub holds the ferrule. A method of assembling a terminated fiber optic cable is also provided. |
| US10634851B2 |
Apparatus, systems, and methods for nonblocking optical switching
A method of nonblocking optical switching includes guiding a first optical beam from a first input to a first output via a first path through an optical switching fabric. The first path traverses a phase shifter disposed between a pair of cascaded Mach-Zehnder interferometers. The method also includes receiving a second optical beam for a second path intersecting with the first path through the optical switching fabric. The method also includes moving the first optical beam from the first path to a third path connecting the first input to the first output without intersecting the second path. The method also includes shifting a phase of the first optical beam, with the phase shifter, while moving the first optical beam from the first path to the third path to prevent the first optical beam from interfering with the second optical beam. |
| US10634838B2 |
Liquid crystal display and backlight module thereof
The present disclosure provides a liquid crystal display and a backlight module which includes a reflective sheet, a light guide plate disposed on the reflective sheet, an optical assembly and a light source assembly, the light guide plate including a light guide portion and a support portion disposed to surround the light guide portion, and the optical assembly being located on a top of the light guide portion; and the light source assembly including a plurality of LEDs which are disposed between the support portion and the light guide portion and disposed to be opposite to an incident surface of the light guide portion. The light guide plate according to the present disclosure includes a light guide portion and a support portion disposed to surround the light guide portion, wherein the support portion is used to support the display module and fix the backlight module, thereby omitting a rubber frame. |
| US10634837B2 |
Lightguide with various shapes and extracting structures
Lightguides that include a plurality of discrete spaced apart light extracting structures are described. Each light extracting structure includes opposing inclined first and second sidewalls extending from a first side of the lightguide toward an optical axis of the light guide and meeting at an elongated peak extending along a first direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, and may include opposing first and second endwalls extending between the first and second sidewalls from the first side of the lightguide to the elongated peak to form a notch extending into a core of the lightguide. The first and second sidewalls are adapted to extract light propagating along the lightguide from an opposite second side of the lightguide by reflecting the propagating light toward the second side. The notch may have raised edges along at least a portion of a perimeter of the notch. |
| US10634836B2 |
Circular polarizer for organic EL display device having laminated half wavelength plate and quarter wavelength plate, and organic EL display device
There is provided a circularly polarizing plate for an organic EL display apparatus that is excellent in productivity, is prevented from warping, and can achieve an excellent tint. An elongated circularly polarizing plate for an organic EL display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes in the following order: an elongated polarizer having an absorption axis in a longitudinal direction thereof; an elongated first retardation layer functioning as a λ/2 plate; and an elongated second retardation layer functioning as a λ/4 plate. An angle formed between the absorption axis of the elongated polarizer and a slow axis of the elongated first retardation layer is front 15° to 30°; and the absorption axis of the elongated polarizer and a slow axis of the elongated second retardation layer are substantially perpendicular to each other. |
| US10634831B2 |
Photochromic glass
Provided is photochromic glass. The photochromic glass includes a photochromic layer having visible-light transmittance decreased at short-wavelength light and having visible-light transmittance increased at long-wavelength light, a short-wavelength transmission layer provided on a surface of the photochromic layer to transmit only the short-wavelength light among lights entering the photochromic layer, and a wavelength conversion layer provided on another surface of the photochromic layer opposite to the surface to convert a wavelength of light entering the photochromic layer into a long wavelength, or a long-wavelength transmission layer transmitting only the long-wavelength among lights entering the photochromic layer. The visible-light transmittance of the photochromic layer may adjust on both surfaces of the photochromic layer through the incident direction of light. It is possible to implement various colors according to the photochromic layer and further provide a heat insulation function due to the blocking of an infrared ray of the short-wavelength transmission layer. |
| US10634827B2 |
Electronic viewfinder, image capturing apparatus, and display module
An electronic viewfinder is provided. The electronic viewfinder includes a display device including a display portion and a peripheral portion positioned around the display portion, an eyepiece optical system facing the display device, and a light absorbing resin member facing a space between the display device and the eyepiece optical system. In a normal direction with respect to a first surface, of the display device, on a side of the eyepiece optical system, the light absorbing resin member includes an overlap portion that overlaps at least a part of the peripheral portion. A distance from a second surface, facing the eyepiece optical system, of the overlap portion to the first surface in the normal direction is not less than 1/11 of a focal length of the eyepiece optical system. |
| US10634826B2 |
Image capturing device
An image capturing device includes a main body, at least one light source, a lens, and at least one first light shielding structure. The light source disposed at the main body is suitable for providing a light beam to an outside of the main body. The lens disposed at the main body is suitable for capturing a light entering the lens from the outside of the main body. The first light shielding structure is disposed at the main body. The light beam turns into an actual output light beam after being shielded by the first light shielding structure. The first light shielding structure shields the light beam in a vertical direction more than it shields the light beam in a horizontal direction, so an actual vertical light emitting angle of the actual output light beam is smaller than an actual horizontal light emitting angle of the actual output light beam. |
| US10634823B2 |
Lens for extended light source and design methods thereof
The present invention relates to the technical area of lens, particularly discloses a lens for focusing or collimating light emitted from an extended light source, which comprises a front surface facing towards the extended light source and a back surface facing away from the extended light source, wherein at least one of the surfaces comprises a central section and a plurality of annular sections concentrically surrounding the central section; and wherein each of the annular section corresponds to a small portion of the extended light source. A method of designing the above lens is also disclosed. Additionally, the present invention provides a cost-effective lens design with high precision and more particularly, a lens design which meets the transmittance requirement for extended light source. |
| US10634821B2 |
Method of manufacturing an anti-glare cover
This invention is related to a method of manufacturing an anti-glare cover. The method includes preparing a crosslinking precursor solution, wherein the precursor solution is an organic solution with crosslinkable polymer monomer and crosslinking initiator; applying the crosslinking precursor solution on a cover to form a crosslinking precursor layer; pre-crosslinking and crosslinking the crosslinking precursor layer to form a mesh crosslinked layer; etching the cover with acid solution and the mesh crosslinked layer acting as a hard mask to form an anti-glare microstructure on the cover; and removing the mesh crosslinked layer. |
| US10634814B2 |
Advanced parallel “many-core” framework for reservoir simulation
The disclosure relates generally to a parallel computing framework designed to accelerate intensive kernel operations and address the complex physics in numerical reservoir simulations by effectively using the ‘many-core’ computing platform. Specifically, this Many-core Advanced Parallel Simulation (MAPS) uses heuristics to decide the optimal hardware configurations and optimal software components for a given problem's characteristics to efficiently design a model. |
| US10634813B2 |
Multi-layered safety system
Embodiments are directed towards a safety system that can be used with a high-flux power beam, such as in wireless power transmission. The system includes a transmitter that generates and transmits a power beam and a receiver that receives the power beam. A plurality of sensors is configured to independently detect if an object is near, impeding, or about to impede (i.e., impinging) the power beam. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect the object at different distances between the transmitter and the receiver. A controller triggers the transmitter to stop generating the power beam when any one or more of the plurality of sensors detects the object or a combination of the plurality of sensors detects the object. The controller triggers the transmitter to re-generate and transmit the power beam when each of the plurality of sensors fails to detect the object. |
| US10634811B2 |
Downhole neutron generators and methods to generate neutrons in a downhole environment
The disclosed embodiments include downhole neutron generators and methods to utilize downhole neutron generators in a downhole environment. In one embodiment, a downhole neutron generator includes a heating element to dissipate heat to a first transition metal, which heats up the first transition metal and facilitates the first transition metal to absorb deuterium and tritium gases flowing proximate said transition metal. The downhole neutron generator also includes a second transition metal separated from the target foil, where the second transition metal is doped with of deuterium and the tritium ions, and a laser to direct optical pulses onto a surface of the first transition metal to produce deuterium and the tritium ions from the absorbed deuterium and tritium, where said ions traverse through a back surface of the first transition metal to the second transition metal to interact with the doped deuterium and the tritium ions to initiate fusion reaction. |
| US10634808B2 |
Switchable multi-antenna fluid sensing
Switchable multi-antenna fluid sensing systems and methods, including a tubular-mounted switchable multi-antenna fluid sensing system that includes two antenna arrays that each senses fluid characteristics not sensed by other antenna arrays, each array including multiple antenna sub-arrays and each sub-array including a receive and transmit antenna with a radial transmission direction different from that of other sub-arrays. The system also includes two RF multiplexers, each coupled to the antennas within the arrays and to corresponding RF transceivers within a sensor tube. A CPU within the sensor tube couples to the RF transceivers, controls signal transmission by, and processes received signals from, the antennas. RF cables coupling the RF transceivers and RF multiplexers are grouped and routed through one end of the sensor tube. The CPU further causes the RF multiplexers to periodically couple to the antennas and stores and/or transmits data representing the received signals. |
| US10634801B2 |
Detector in an imaging system
The disclosure relates to a system and method for evaluating and calibrating detector in a scanner, further evaluating and calibrating time information detected by at least one time-to-digital convertor. |
| US10634797B2 |
Real time X-ray dosimeter using diodes with variable thickness degrader
A radiation exposure system having a beam source is provided. The system further includes a variable thickness degrader, positioned between the beam source and an object to be exposed, for providing varying degrees of degradation to a radiation beam emitted from the beam source onto the object. The system also includes a set of detectors, positioned between the variable thickness degrader and the object, for receiving and measuring only a portion of the radiation beam remaining after the degradation of the radiation beam by the variable thickness degrader. |
| US10634796B2 |
High-precision real-time satellite positioning apparatus and method thereof
The present invention relates to a high-precision real-time satellite positioning apparatus and a method thereof. The present invention has technical features as follows: the apparatus includes a polygonal receiver array formed by a plurality of single-point satellite positioning receivers; an antenna phase center of each single point satellite positioning receiver is disposed at each vertex and center point of the polygonal receiver array; each single-point satellite positioning receiver includes an MCU and a receiver connected with the MCU; and all MCUs are connected in parallel and jointly connected to a processor module. |
| US10634795B2 |
Rover and rover measuring system
The invention provides a rover, which comprises a pole of which lower end indicates a point to be measured, a measurement auxiliary apparatus provided at a predetermined position of the pole, a direction detecting device integrally provided with the measurement auxiliary apparatus and for detecting a direction of the measurement auxiliary apparatus, and an object to be measured provided at a known distance from the lower end of the pole,wherein the measurement auxiliary apparatus comprises a horizontal detecting unit which is supported so as to be rotatable around two shafts orthogonal to each other and detects the tilts in two axial directions, motors provided so as to rotate the shafts, encoders provided respectively on the shafts, and an arithmetic processing component for controlling the motors in such a manner that the horizontal detecting unit becomes horizontal based on a detection result from the horizontal detecting unit, wherein the encoders are configured to detect a rotation amount of each shaft in a case where the horizontal detecting unit becomes horizontal, and the arithmetic processing component is configured to calculate the tilts in the two axial directions based on the detection results from the encoders and to calculate a deviation of the object to be measured in two horizontal directions with respect to the point to be measured and a deviation in a vertical direction with respect to the known distance based on a calculation result, the known distance, and a tilting direction obtained from a direction detecting device. |
| US10634789B2 |
Crosswind speed measurement by optical measurement of scintillation
The present disclosure describes methods and systems for measuring crosswind speed by optical measurement of laser scintillation. One method includes projecting radiation into a medium, receiving, over time, with a photodetector receiver, a plurality of scintillation patterns of scattered radiation, comparing cumulative a radiation intensity for each received scintillation pattern of the received plurality of scintillation patterns, and measuring a cumulative weighted average cross-movement within the medium using the compared cumulative radiation intensities. |
| US10634788B2 |
Dual-beam FMCW distance measuring method having compensation of a velocity-dependent distance measurement error
A distance measuring method and a distance meter for a distance measurement according to the principle of a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar, wherein at least a part of a first laser radiation, which comprises a first frequency modulation defining a first modulation band, and at least a part of a second laser radiation, which comprises a second frequency modulation defining a second modulation band, are emitted as the first or as the second emission radiation, respectively, to a target. A parameter is determined, which is indicative of a frequency offset between the first and the second modulation band, and the parameter is taken into consideration during the determination of the at least one distance to the target to derive a frequency difference between the first frequency modulation and the second frequency modulation. |
| US10634785B2 |
Optoelectronic sensor and method of detecting object information
An optoelectronic sensor (10) is provided for detecting object information from a monitored zone (12) having a light receiver (24); a reception optics (22) associated with the light receiver (24) for generating a light spot on the light receiver (24); and an evaluation unit (26) for generating the object information from a received signal of the light receiver (24). In this respect, a manipulation unit (30) is provided to vary the reception optics (22), the light receiver (24) and/or elements of the reception optics (22) such that the portion of the light spot that is incident on the light receiver (24) varies. |
| US10634771B2 |
Laser scanner
A laser scanner device adapted to be mounted to a vehicle, the device comprising a LIDAR module, the LIDAR module comprising at least one laser source, characterized by a horizontal field of view of at least 60°, an instantaneous vertical field of view of at least ±2°, a scan resolution of at least one point per 0.8° in horizontal and vertical direction, and a frame rate of at least 10 Hz for scanning at least the entire horizontal and instantaneous vertical field of view with said scan resolution. |
| US10634765B1 |
Internal wave ambient noise tomography for antisubmarine warfare
A system and method thereof identifies and locates a submarine or other similar object located in the ocean. The thermocline in the water column is utilized to identify objects based on signals carried by the internal wave (IW) in a mixed layer (ML) of water established between a less-dense and/or warmer upper layer of water and a more-dense and/or cooler lower layer of water. The system can detect objects moving in the ML. Additionally, the system detects non-moving objects in the ML based on shadowing and/or scattering effects established by naturally occurring waves contacting the object. |
| US10634764B2 |
Beacon and associated components for a ranging system
A beacon (110) for a ranging system includes an electronic scanned array (ESA) antenna and a transceiver. The ESA antenna is configured to emit a separate radio frequency (RF) phased-array narrow beam (140) for each of a plurality of segments of an arc, and receive from an end user node (130) a response signal based on at least one of the RF phased-array narrow beam (140). Each segment of the arc is scanned at a specified time interval. The transceiver is configured to transmit a pulsed signal via the RF phased-array narrow beam (140), and receive the response signal. |
| US10634763B2 |
Apparatus, system and method of estimating a location of a station using orthogonal response signals
A method of determining a location of a requesting station includes: transmitting a configuration message to a plurality of responding stations to configure the responding stations to transmit, in response to a first spread spectrum signal, a plurality of second spread spectrum signals; wirelessly transmitting the first spread-spectrum signal; wirelessly receiving the second spread spectrum signals; determining time of flight (TOF)s based on the second spread spectrum signals; and determining, the location using the determined TOFs, wherein the second spread spectrum signals are orthogonal to each other. |
| US10634761B2 |
Tracking system with mobile reader
A tracking system uses a mobile reader or scanner that scans, for example through a barcode reader, a passive tag reader, a probe, input, camera, or an active RF tag communication reader, and records item (asset or inventory) data. After being recorded, this item data and other relevant data is sent by radio transmission to a receiver network in the tracking system. The receiver network has at least two receivers (or at least two receiver antennae). The scanner location data, calculated by comparing the signal information at each receiver antenna receiving the radio transmission, is then used to register and record the location data of the scanned item. |
| US10634757B1 |
Nonlinear transmission line-based harmonic phase standard
A harmonic phase standard includes an input connectable with a radio frequency (RF) signal source for receiving an RF signal, an output, a signal path extending between the input and the output for propagating the RF signal from the input to the output, and a logic gate, an amplifier and a nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) arranged along the signal path. The logic gate receives the RF signal and outputs a waveform having sharpened edges relative to the RF signal. The amplifier amplifies the waveform output by the logic gate. The NLTL receives the amplified waveform from the amplifier and is biased to shape the amplified waveform so as to add harmonic content to the amplified waveform. |
| US10634754B2 |
Correction device, correction method, and magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
According to one embodiment, a correction device is used for an apparatus including a coil and a conductor in a vicinity of the coil. The correction device corrects an influence of a magnetic field generated by the conductor when a current flows through the coil. The correction device includes a first measuring device, a second measuring device, and a control device. The first measuring device measures a first signal of the coil. The second measuring device measures a second signal of the coil, which is different from the first signal. The control device estimates the influence acting on the coil, based on a difference between the first signal filtered by a first filter and the second signal filtered by a second filter. Furthermore, the control device controls a command signal for flowing the current to the coil, based on an estimation result of the influence. |
| US10634751B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing artifacts in MRI images
A method for modifying RF pulse infidelity is provided. The method may include obtaining a designed time-domain waveform. The method may also include directing a radio frequency power amplifier (RFPA) of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to generate an output RF pulse based on the designed time-domain waveform. The method may also include measuring an output time-domain waveform of the output RF pulse. The method may also include determining, based on the designed time-domain waveform and the output time-domain waveform, a modified time-domain waveform corresponding to an excitation RF pulse. The method may also include directing the MRI scanner to generate, using a waveform generator and the RFPA and based on the modified time-domain waveform, the excitation RF pulse to excite one or more slices of an object in an MRI scan. |
| US10634750B2 |
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) fingerprinting with parallel transmission
Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with NMR fingerprinting with parallel transmission are described. One example apparatus includes individually controllable radio frequency (RF) transmission (TX) coils configured to apply varying NMR fingerprinting RF excitations to a sample. The NMR apparatus may apply excitations in parallel. An individual excitation causes different resonant species to produce different signal evolutions. The apparatus includes a parallel transmission logic that causes one of the coils to apply a first excitation to the sample and that causes a different coil to apply a second, different excitation to the sample. The excitations are configured to produce a spatial inhomogeneity between a first region in the sample and a second region in the sample that allows a resonant species to produce a first signal evolution in the first region and to produce a second signal evolution in the second region to facilitate de-correlating the signal evolutions. |
| US10634749B2 |
System and method for amplitude reduction in RF pulse design
A system and method for modifying RF pulse generated by an MRI system are provided. The method may include: obtaining an excitation variable-rate selective excitation (VERSE) factor and a refocusing VERSE factor; determining a first slice-selection gradient waveform based on an excitation factor and a reference excitation slice-selection gradient waveform; determining a second slice-selection gradient waveform based on a refocusing factor and a reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveformslice-selection gradient waveformslice-selection gradient waveform; determining an excitation pulse based on the first slice-selection gradient waveform; determining a refocusing pulse based on the second slice-selection gradient waveform, wherein a ratio of the decimal part of the excitation factor to the decimal part of the refocusing factor is equal to a ratio of the amplitude of the first reference waveform to the amplitude of the reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveform. |
| US10634748B2 |
Graphical processing unit (GPU) implementation of magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF)
A method including writing of kernel modules to process Magnetic Resonance (MR) data acquired from MRI Scanner using a parallel implementation of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) algorithm on a parallel architecture; and launching multiple threads simultaneously. |
| US10634741B2 |
Magnetic probe apparatus
A system and method for locating magnetic material. In one embodiment the system includes a magnetic probe; a power module in electrical communication with the magnetic probe to supply current to the magnetic probe; a sense module in electrical communication with the magnetic probe to receive signals from the magnetic probe; and a computer in electrical communication with the power module and the sense module. The computer generates a waveform that controls the supply of current from the power module and receives a signal from the sense module that indicates the presence of magnetic material. The magnetic probe is constructed from a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion of substantially 10−6/° C. or less and a Young's modulus of substantially 50 GPa or greater. In one embodiment magnetic nanoparticles are injected into a breast and the lymph nodes collecting the particles are detected with the probe and deemed sentinel nodes. |
| US10634740B2 |
Magnetic sensor and method of manufacturing the same
A magnetic sensor having a yoke that can achieve large magnetic flux density and that can be accurately formed is provided. The magnetic sensor includes magnetic field detection element 21 that detects a magnetic field in first direction X and first yoke 23 that is located near magnetic field detection element 21 and extends in second direction Z that is orthogonal to first direction X. First yoke 23 includes first portion 23a that is located away from magnetic field detection element 21 at least in first direction X and second portion 23b that is located farther away from magnetic field detection element 21 than first portion 23a with respect to second direction Z. The second portion 23b has surface 23f that is opposite to interface 23d with the first portion 23a, surface 23f having a curved shape that protrudes in a direction away from the first portion 23a. |
| US10634738B2 |
Zeeman splitting vector magnetometer apparatus and method
A magnetometer for measuring an external magnetic influence proximate the magnetometer. The magnetometer has: (i) a volumetric enclosure for storing an alkali metal; (2) a laser proximate the volumetric enclosure and having an axis in a first dimension and along which photons are directed toward a first surface of the volumetric enclosure; (3) a photodetector proximate a second surface of the volumetric enclosure and for receiving light emanating from the laser and passing through the volumetric enclosure, wherein the photodetector is for providing a photodetector signal in response to an intensity of light emanating from the laser and passing through the volumetric enclosure; and (4) at least one magnetic field reducer for providing a magnetic field in a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension. |
| US10634736B2 |
Magnetoresistive sensors and switches from pre-bundled nanowires
A method for forming a magnetoresistive sensor. The method may include dissolving a substrate, the substrate comprising plated nanowires, wherein a dissolved substrate is formed. The method may further include forming an intermediate mixture from the dissolved substrate, and forming pre-bundled nanowires from the intermediate mixture. |
| US10634734B2 |
Sensor unit
This sensor unit includes a base having a substantially-rectangular planar shape including a first side and a second side that are substantially orthogonal to each other, and a plurality of first sensors provided on the base and arranged on a first axis. The first axis is substantially parallel to the first side and passes through a center position of the base. |
| US10634725B2 |
System and method for model predictive energy storage system control
Systems and methods for controlling Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs), including determining historical minimum state of charge (SOC) for peak shaving of a previous day based on historical photovoltaic (PV)/load profiles, historical demand charge thresholds (DCT), and battery capacity of the BESSs. A minimum SOC for successful peak shaving of a next day is estimated by generating a weighted average based on the historical minimum SOC, and optimal charging/discharging profiles for predetermined intervals are generated based on estimated PV/load profiles for a next selected time period and grid feed-in limitations. Continuous optimal charging/discharging functions are provided for the one or more BESSs using a real-time controller configured for overriding the optimal charging/discharging profiles when at least one of a high excess PV generation, a peak shaving event, or a feed-in limit violation is detected. |
| US10634723B2 |
Method and system for acquisition of test data
The present invention facilitates efficient and effective device testing and debugging. In one embodiment, a tester system includes a controller processor; a plurality of programmable accelerator circuits coupled to and controlled by the controller processor; and a plurality of load boards respectively coupled to the plurality of programmable accelerator circuits. The plurality of load boards can apply the input test signals to a plurality of devices under test (DUTs) and capture the output test signals therefrom. The plurality of programmable accelerator circuits can provide input test signals and capture output test signals. In one exemplary implementation, each of the plurality of load boards comprises: a first set of connections for transmitting input test signals to a respective DUT; a second set of connections for receiving output test signals from the respective DUT; and sideband connectors. The sideband connectors receive test related information from the DUT. |
| US10634720B2 |
First tap, test compression architecture; second tap, test compression architecture
The disclosure describes novel methods and apparatuses for controlling a device's TCA circuit when the device exists in a JTAG daisy-chain arrangement with other devices. The methods and apparatuses allow the TCA test pattern set used during device manufacturing to be reused when the device is placed in a JTAG daisy-chain arrangement with other devices, such as in a customers system using the device. Additional embodiments are also provided and described in the disclosure. |
| US10634718B2 |
Manipulator for moving a test head
A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters. |
| US10634716B2 |
Method for detecting electrical faults in a current supply of a consumer
A method for detecting an electrical fault in a current supply of a consumer, where a transition resistance of the current supply allocated to the consumer is determined from a local voltage value allocated to the consumer, a local current value allocated to the consumer, and a global voltage value, and compared to a resistance threshold value allocated to the consumer, and an electrical fault in the current supply of the consumer is detected as a function of the comparison result. |
| US10634712B2 |
Current sensing circuit for sensing current flowing through load switch
Disclosed is a current sensing circuit to sense a current flowing through a load switch. The load switch receives a supply voltage to generate an output voltage. The current sensing circuit includes a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit is coupled the load switch through a first resistor, and senses the current flowing through the load switch. The second circuit is coupled to the first circuit and the load switch, senses the output voltage, and generates an adjusting current according to the output voltage. The second circuit generates the adjusting current when the output voltage is smaller than a threshold voltage, such that the ratio of the current flowing through the load switch to a current flowing through the first circuit is maintained at certain ratio, but the second circuit is disabled when the output voltage is larger than or equal to the threshold voltage. |
| US10634711B2 |
DC high potential insulation breakdown test system and method
Test system and method comprise a controller, which can be microprocessor derived and include operating system for programmability, to control low voltage signals and feedback for managing the test system. High potential test system can include an amplifier comprising solid-state and/or passive components amplifying lower voltage signal to produce higher voltage output signal based on signal monitoring and control provided by controller. Controlled higher voltage output signal can be injected into high voltage multiplier circuit resulting in high DC voltage output voltage up to 50 kV or higher range. The monitoring can include feedback indicative of higher voltage signal output of amplifier and/or high DC voltage output voltage of high voltage multiplier circuit. System feedback and control can be fully automated, or selectively user-controlled via a user interface providing continuous and/or selective monitoring and display of system parameters and measured signal inputs and/or outputs. |
| US10634708B2 |
Radio field intensity measurement device, and radio field intensity detector and game console using the same
The present invention provides a radio field intensity measurement device having a display portion with improved visibility, in the case of measuring a weak radiowave from a long distance. In the radio field intensity measurement device, a battery is provided as a power source for power supply and the battery is charged by a received radiowave. When a potential of a signal obtained from the received radiowave is higher than an output potential of the battery, the power is stored in the battery. On the other hand, when the potential of the signal obtained from the received radiowave is lower than the output potential of the battery, power produced by the battery is used as power to drive the radio field intensity measurement device. As an element to display the radio field intensity, a thermochromic element or an electrochromic element is used. |
| US10634707B2 |
Method for determining the position of a rotor of a polyphase motor
The present disclosure relates to a method for determining the position of a rotor of a polyphase motor, e.g., the rotor angle, particularly at standstill. The method can include: applying voltage to phases of the motor, measuring a current in the phases, and determining the rotor position based on the measured current. According to the present disclosure, determination of the rotor position can be based on current values measured during a period where zero voltage is applied to the respective phases. |
| US10634706B2 |
Core power detection circuit and associated input/output control system
A core power detection circuit and an associated input/output (I/O) control system are provided, where the core power detection circuit is utilized for performing power detection in the I/O control system to generate a core power detection signal to control the I/O control system, and the I/O control system operates according to a plurality of supply voltages with respect to a first reference voltage. The core power detection circuit includes: a reference power bias circuit arranged for generating a second reference voltage according to a first supply voltage of the plurality of supply voltages; and a comparison circuit, coupled to the reference power bias circuit, arranged for performing a comparison operation according to the second reference voltage and a second supply voltage of the plurality of supply voltages, to generate a third reference voltage. |
| US10634704B2 |
Optical pockels voltage sensor assembly device and methods of use thereof
An optical voltage sensor assembly includes an input fiber-optic collimator positioned and configured to collimate input light beam from a light source. A crystal material is positioned to receive the input light beam from the light source and configured to exhibit the Pockels effect when an electric field is applied through the crystal material. An output fiber-optic collimator is positioned to receive an output light beam from the crystal material and configured to focus the output light beam from the crystal onto a detector. Methods of using the optical voltage sensor assembly are also disclosed. |
| US10634702B2 |
Current sensor
A current sensor includes: a magnetic core member including a core main body obtained by forming a slit-shaped gap portion along a tube axis direction in a tube that surrounds a conductive member, which is an object to be energized, on an inner side with a clearance, the magnetic core member being configured to generate a magnetic flux corresponding to a current flowing through the conductive member; a magnetic sensor configured to output a signal corresponding to magnetic flux density in the gap portion; and a magnetic shield member including a shield main body that surrounds the core main body from an outer side of the core main body with a clearance, the magnetic shield member being configured to block magnetism between inside and outside of the shield main body by the shield main body. |
| US10634700B2 |
Dual stripline test fixture apparatuses and methods
A dual stripline assembly includes a first stripline, a second stripline, and an intermediate member. The first stripline includes a first center conductor, first outer ground plane, and first inner ground plane. The first center conductor is spaced apart from and interposed between the first outer ground plane and the first inner ground plane. The first stripline extends along a length of the assembly. The second stripline includes a second center conductor, second outer ground plane, and second inner ground plane. The second center conductor is spaced apart from and interposed between the second outer ground plane and the second inner ground plane. The second stripline extends along the length of the assembly. The intermediate member extends along the length of the assembly, and includes the first inner ground plane and the second inner ground plane. |
| US10634698B2 |
High-precision scanning device
A high-precision scanning device (1) comprises a first linear scanner (11) for providing scanning movements along a first linear scanning axis (21). The first linear scanner comprises a first base frame (31), a first scanning frame (41), two mutually parallel first piezoelectric bending plates (51A, 51B), and two first hinge joints (61A, 61B) having two first hinge axes (71A, 71B), respectively. Under influence of synchronic piezoelectric operation of the two first piezoelectric bending plates, the first scanning frame is being synchronically moved relative to the first base frame along said first linear scanning axis. The scanning device is compact, especially nearby the working areas where the precise scanning movements have to be performed, so that the device can be operable in very tiny working areas. |
| US10634695B2 |
Force sensor
A force sensor includes a sensor chip that detects displacements in multiple axial directions, and a strain body that transfers force applied thereto to the sensor chip. The strain body includes a sensor chip mount on which the sensor chip is mounted, multiple columns disposed around and apart from the sensor chip mount, and connecting beams via which the sensor chip mount is fixed to the columns. |
| US10634692B2 |
Inertially-aided air data computer altitude
An air data computer configured to be installed on an aircraft includes an inertial sensor assembly having a plurality of accelerometers and a plurality of rate gyroscopes. The air data computer is configured to: determine a pressure altitude of the aircraft based on measured pressure of the airflow about the exterior of the aircraft; determine an estimated attitude of the aircraft based on rotational rate sensed by the plurality of rate gyroscopes; and determine a vertical acceleration of the aircraft based on the estimated attitude of the aircraft and the acceleration sensed by the plurality of accelerometers. The air data computer is further configured to blend the vertical acceleration and the pressure altitude using a complementary filter to produce a blended altitude rate that is output to consuming systems. |
| US10634688B2 |
Assay and method for identifying compounds that reduce SIL1 expression or activity
The invention relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds as candidates in the development of a drug for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to cell lines and constructs for use in an assay of the invention. The methods and assays identify a compound as useful in the treatment of a tauopathy if said compound modulates Sil1 expression or activity. |
| US10634687B2 |
Serum biomarker screen for the diagnosis of clinical and preclinical alzheimer's disease
Certain embodiments are directed to methods of identifying dementia in subjects comprising, measuring serum levels of one or more of interferon gamma, IL-10, IL-12p40, IL-13, alpha 2 macroglobulin, beta 2 microglobulin, pancreatic polypeptide, prolactin, stem cell factor, thrombopoietin, and Von Willebrand Factor and identifying a subject as having dementia if the levels of the biomarkers is increased. |
| US10634680B2 |
Target-binding activated split reporter systems for analyte detection and related components and methods
Split enzyme reporter systems are disclosed for detecting an analyte in a mixture. Fragments of the split enzyme may be covalently bound to targeting domains that bind to target regions of an analyte, thereby causing formation of an active complex. Some split enzyme reporter systems can be used to detect an analyte without the use of analyte immobilization, blocking, or wash steps. Some reporter systems also enable rapid detection of the analyte of interest. |
| US10634677B2 |
Use of acamprosate to modulate ERK1/2 activation in animal models for FXS and ASD and individuals diagnosed with FXS and ASD
Studies in mouse models of Fragile X and preliminary studies in human youth demonstrate that ERK1/2 is biomarker useful to monitoring the treatment of people diagnosed with ASD. Results reported herein demonstrate that acamprosate has the ability to reduce levels of ERK1/2 activation associated with many of the symptoms of ASD. Accordingly, in addition to its utility as a diagnostic marker for ASD ERK1/2 activation levels can be used to monitory patients treated with acamprosate. |
| US10634676B2 |
Method and kit for simultaneously detecting human parvovirus B19 antigen and antibody
Disclosed is a novel means of simultaneously detecting a human parvovirus B19 antigen and an IgM type anti-human parvovirus B19 antibody. The method of simultaneously detecting a human parvovirus B19 antigen and an IgM type anti-human parvovirus B19 antibody in a sample according to the present invention comprises bringing a sample into contact with (1) a 1st probe for detecting the parvovirus B19 antigen and (2) a 2nd probe for detecting the IgM type anti-parvovirus B19 antibody in the presence of a surfactant within the same reaction. |
| US10634674B2 |
Probe for detecting bacteria using peptidoglycan-binding protein, and use thereof
The present invention relates to a probe for detecting bacteria using a peptidoglycan-binding protein, and a method for preparing the same. Also, the present invention relates to a method for detecting bacteria using the probe.The probe for detecting bacteria according to the present invention can specifically detect bacteria. That is, the probe according to the present invention can clearly distinguish between yeast and bacteria and can detect both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and thus is expected to be usable in various fields as a universal probe for detecting bacteria. Further, use of the probe allows bacteria to be detected by identifying only fluorescence development without an additional enzymatic treatment, thereby enabling a simple and quick bacterial detection. In particular, the probe is expected to be effectively usable in the food industry where quick bacterial detection is required. |
| US10634673B2 |
Electrophoretic bar code assay devices and methods for making and using the same
A microfluidic device for determining whether an analyte is present in a sample is provided. The microfluidic device includes an elongated flow path having a polymeric medium, where the polymeric medium includes a first analyte detection domain having a first immobilized capture member that specifically binds to a first analyte and a second analyte detection domain having a second immobilized capture member that specifically binds to a second analyte. Also provided are methods, systems and kits in which the subject microfluidic devices find use, as well as methods of producing the same. |
| US10634670B2 |
Composition comprising of a conducting polymer for detecting, capturing, releasing, and collecting cell
The present invention relates to a composition in which a conducting polymer is doped with a dopant, and a diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly, to a composition which is used to diagnose a disease and detect a biomaterial and also used for qualification and diagnosis by effectively and non-destructively collecting a captured biomaterial. Further, the composition can maximize capturing efficiency by being attached to a surface of a nano-structured scaffold and can be used as an ultrahigh-sensitive sensor using various linked bodies. |
| US10634668B2 |
Modifiable chemical inducers of proximity and methods of using the same
Methods of reversibly inducing proximity of first and second target molecules in a sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting the sample with a modifiable chemical inducer of proximity (MCIP) that reversibly induces proximity of the first and second target molecules, upon application of a stimulus that modifies the MCIP. Aspects of the invention further include methods for regulating a biological process in a cell. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., compounds and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention. |
| US10634667B2 |
Modular point-of-care devices, systems, and uses thereof
The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. |
| US10634663B2 |
Determination of binding constants by means of equilibrium shifting
There are disclosed a method for determining binding constants between a substance or a substance mixture and a target, and a kit for carrying out the method according to the invention. The binding constants of the substance for the targets are determined by shifting the binding equilibrium. The concentrations of the immobilised and the dissolved target are varied and the affinities with the targets are determined by shifting the binding equilibria in the individual batches. |
| US10634662B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system
Methods for data processing and control for a medical communication system are provided, including determining a sensitivity value for each sensor of a batch of in vivo analyte sensors; determining a sensitivity variation for each sensor of the batch; determining a mean sensitivity based on the sensitivity value determined for each sensor of the batch when it is determined that the determined sensitivity variation does not exceed a tolerance threshold level; associating a sensor code with each sensor of the batch of in vivo analyte sensors when the mean sensitivity is within a predetermined sensitivity range, wherein the sensor code associated with each sensor is based on a characteristic of the associated sensor; and storing the sensor code associated with at least one sensor of the batch configured to generate signals corresponding to monitored analyte level in a memory of a data processing device associated with the sensor. |
| US10634656B2 |
Storage stable standards for aqueous chlorine analysis
A standard for testing measurement systems for aqueous chlorine species analysis includes an openable storage vessel and an aqueous composition including a compound having the formula R1R2NCl where R1 and R2 are independently methyl, ethyl or propyl, wherein the aqueous composition is storage stable within the openable storage vessel. |
| US10634653B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for width-based analysis of peak traces
Systems, methods and devices are taught for providing analytical methods for peak-shaped responses separated in time or space, including quantitation of chromatographic peaks based on a width measurement of a peak trace at a selected height as a quantitation element. Methods of treating a peak trace as a composition of exponential functions representing a leading and a trailing end are included. Methods that facilitate the detection of impurities in peak trace outputs are also included. |
| US10634651B2 |
Device and system for inspection
A probe assembly and an inspection system are provided for ultrasonic inspection. Designs for the probe assembly package components to fit into a bore of a hollow target. These designs may incorporate electronics to generate waves and to detect a wide selection of anomalies (e.g., transversal crack, longitudinal crack, and volumetric flaws) that can form in the hollow target. The probe assembly provides support structure to manipulate and operate these electronics in the bore. This support structure facilitates communication of signals, e.g., from transducer elements that operate as a phased array. The probe assembly also includes a fluid circulating system and coupling system that permits the probe device to detach and reattach to match the probe device (and other parts of the probe assembly) to the size of the bore. These systems allow for fluid and electrical signals to circulate through the probe assembly. |
| US10634650B2 |
Continuous ultrasonic fault detection
An ultrasonic mechanical defect and/or fault detection and monitoring system includes at least one ultrasonic fault detection device configured to measure ultrasonic emissions from an object under evaluation and to generate an output signal in response thereto. The system further includes at least one processor configured by code to receive the generated output signal; access a library of stored signal patterns; compare the generated output signal against the library of stored signal patterns; and generate an alert where the generated output signal matches at least one of the library of stored signal patterns. |
| US10634648B2 |
System and method for RFID-based remote material analysis
This application generally relates to systems and methods of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices to remotely analyze objects and structures, and more particularly, this application relates to systems and methods of using RFID devices to remotely analyze properties and conditions of a surface of objects and structures. |
| US10634647B2 |
Abnormal noise detection method of steering system and evaluation device of steering system
An abnormal noise detection method of a steering system is configured to detect an abnormal noise from the steering system. The steering system includes a column shaft configured to rotatably support a steering wheel and is configured to steer a wheel in response to rotations of the column shaft. The method includes measuring a sound from an end portion of the column shaft on a steering wheel-side by using a microphone arranged to face the end portion of the column shaft, and generating an abnormal noise detection signal due to the steering system from a sound signal to be output from the microphone. |
| US10634646B2 |
Acoustic frequency based system with crystalline transducer module for non-invasive detection of explosives, contraband, and other elements
The present invention relates to a system and method for molecular and/or atomic level detection of elements forming contraband such as concealed explosives, drugs, smuggled goods, etc., through the use of an acoustic frequency detector having a crystalline transducer module and elemental and mass comparator. The present invention can be employed in a non-destructive manner for the mobile and stationary inspection of objects such as luggage, persons, containers, etc., through a combination of computer-aided techniques and algorithms combined with a crystalline and oil enhanced transducer that, upon return of a system-generated acoustic signal, are used to screen and confirm explosive threats and/or other contraband. |
| US10634641B2 |
Combination NOx and Oxygen sensor with common gas chamber
A sensor system includes a common gas chamber and a reference gas chamber respectively configured to receive an exhaust gas and a reference gas. A Nernst cell is exposed to the common gas chamber and the reference air chamber. The Nernst cell provides a reference signal indicative of an oxygen difference between the common gas chamber and the reference air chamber. An oxygen electrochemical pump cell is exposed to the common gas chamber and exhaust gas and provides an oxygen signal indicative of an oxygen only concentration. A NOx electrochemical cell is exposed to the common gas chamber and provides a NOx signal indicative of a NOx concentration. A processor is in communication with the Nernst cell, the oxygen-only electrochemical pump cell and NOx electrochemical cells. The processor outputs oxygen and NOx signals and provide a NOx concentration and oxygen concentration of the exhaust. |
| US10634639B2 |
Method for producing gas sensor element
A method for producing a gas sensor element (10), the gas sensor element including a diffusive porous layer (113) disposed in a measurement chamber (111) and exposed to the outside and a ceramic insulating layer (115) forming sidewalls of the measurement chamber. The method includes transferring green diffusive porous layer pieces (113x) cut in advance so as to have prescribed dimensions onto a first ceramic green sheet (110x); applying an insulating paste which later becomes the ceramic insulating layer to the first ceramic green sheet; laminating the first ceramic green sheet onto a second ceramic green sheet (120x) to form a ceramic laminate (200x); cutting the ceramic laminate along prescribed cutting lines C to obtain a plurality of gas sensor element pieces 10x; and firing the gas sensor element pieces. |
| US10634638B2 |
Solid state electrolyte
A solid state electrolyte and method of preparation is provided. The solid state electrolyte includes a plasticized polymer matrix with non-dissolved salt crystals embedded in the polymer matrix and wherein the non-dissolved crystals are suitable for dissolving ions in the plasticized polymer. The method of preparation includes dissolving a plasticizer and a polymer matrix in an organic solvent to obtain a plasticized polymer matrix; and mixing the salt crystals with the plasticized polymer matrix, wherein the weight ratio of salt crystals versus plasticizer and polymer matrix and organic solvent is above saturation concentration such that non-dissolved salt crystals are embedded in the plasticized polymer matrix. |
| US10634636B2 |
Relative humidity sensor and method
A relative humidity sensor is disclosed. The relative humidity sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed above a dielectric substrate. A humidity sensitive layer is disposed above at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, where the humidity sensitive layer comprises a curable composition comprising cellulose acetate butyrate and a hydrophobic filler. In some embodiments, a dust protection layer is disposed above the humidity sensitive layer. |
| US10634631B2 |
Methods and systems for detecting defects in layered devices and other materials
Various methods of diagnosing defects and disbonds in devices and materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods involve cooling a portion of a material or device, heating a portion of the material or device with a heating instrument, terminating the application of heat to the material or device, and imaging the material or device using a thermal imager after heat is removed. In certain variants, disbonds and/or defects can be visualized as hotter areas and spots on the material through the thermal image. |
| US10634626B2 |
Apparatus and method for inducing high-speed variable-tilt wobble motions
An apparatus and method for inducing high-speed wobble motions to a sample of interest is provided. After the sample is securely attached to a sample mounting block, the sample is variably tilted by using a hexapod stage and simultaneously rotated at a high speed about a rotation axis that is substantially perpendicular to a planar top surface of the hexapod stage. The position of the sample is continuously adjusted during the wobble motion to align a surface center of the sample with a testing center of an X-ray diffractometer. The simultaneous variable tilting and high-speed rotation of the sample induces wobble motions to the sample for randomizing orientations of a sample material's crystallites relative to the source and detector of an X-ray diffractometer. |
| US10634618B2 |
Apparatus and a method for inspecting a light transmissible optical component
The invention provides an apparatus for inspecting a light transmissible optical component. The apparatus comprises an image capturing module arranged on a first side of a support configured to hold a light transmissible optical component whilst it is being inspected. The apparatus includes an illumination device configured to shape light from a light source and to illuminate a selected portion of a surface of said light transmissible optical component with said shaped light to enable the image capturing module to capture any of a bright field image, a dark field image, or a combined bright field and dark field image of the light transmissible optical component being held by the support. |
| US10634613B2 |
Molybdenum disulfide-containing biosensing chip and detection device comprising the biosensing chip
A molybdenum disulfide-containing biosensing chip includes a transparent substrate; a metal layer disposed on the transparent substrate; and a molybdenum disulfide layer disposed on the metal layer; wherein the molybdenum disulfide layer is carboxyl (—COOH)-modified. The carboxyl (—COOH)-modified molybdenum disulfide layer effectively enhances sensitivity of a detection device having the biosensing chip. The biosensing chip is applicable to detection of various biological molecules. |
| US10634612B2 |
Assessment of primer content on a print substrate
Herein is described a method for assessing primer composition coat weight on a print substrate. The method comprises providing a primed print substrate and spectroscopically analysing the primed print substrate using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy by attenuated total reflectance (ATR) to produce a FTIR spectrum. A primer peak in the FTIR spectrum characteristic of the primer composition, and a print substrate peak characteristic of the print substrate are then identified and compared to assess the primer coat weight on the print substrate of the primed print substrate. |
| US10634609B2 |
Sensor system for measuring a snowpack profile
A sensor system is for measuring the profile of a snowpack along a snowpack passage. The sensor system has a probe and at least one processor. The probe has at least one first sensor set. The first sensor set has at least one first photoemitter for emitting light and at least one first photodetector for detecting light. A processor is provided for receiving output signals from the first sensor set. The processor is for calculating a snowpack profile. |
| US10634607B1 |
Snapshot ellipsometer
A snapshot ellipsometer or polarimeter which does not require temporally modulated element(s) to measure a sample, but instead uses one or more spatially varying compensators, (eg. microretarder arrays and compound prisms), to vary the polarization state within a measurement beam of electromagnetic radiation. Analysis of the intensity profile of the beam after interaction with the spatially varying compensator(s) and the sample allows sample parameters to be characterized without any moving optics. |
| US10634606B2 |
Arrangement for measuring gas concentrations
An arrangement for measuring gas concentrations in a gas absorption method, wherein the arrangement includes a plurality of light sources, a measuring cell, at least one measuring receiver and an evaluation apparatus. The measuring cell has a narrow, longitudinally-extended beam path with an entrance-side opening diameter B and an absorption length L with L>B, wherein the measuring cell has a gas inlet and a gas outlet wherein a plurality of light sources of different wavelength spectra is grouped into a first light source group wherein an optical homogeniser is interposed between the first light source group and the measuring cell, wherein, in particular, the homogeniser is coupled to the light source group directly or via a common optical assembly. |
| US10634604B2 |
Automated real-time particle characterization and three-dimensional velocimetry with holographic video microscopy
An in-line holographic microscope can be used to analyze on a frame-by-frame basis a video stream to track individual colloidal particles' three-dimensional motions. The system and method can provide real time nanometer resolution, and simultaneously measure particle sizes and refractive indexes. Through a combination of applying a combination of Lorenz-Mie analysis with selected hardware and software methods, this analysis can be carried out in near real time. An efficient particle identification methodology automates initial position estimation with sufficient accuracy to enable unattended holographic tracking and characterization. |
| US10634601B2 |
Nozzle assembly for a flow cytometry system and methods of manufacture
A method of manufacturing a nozzle assembly may include the step of over molding a nozzle housing, or a portion of a nozzle housing, onto at least one nozzle component, such as an injection tube. Nozzle assemblies and flow cytometers incorporating nozzle assemblies may include any combination of straight smooth injection tubes, improved features for securing a nozzle assembly, improved features for debubbling a nozzle assembly, and aggressive orienting geometries. A method of sorting cells may include the step of magnetically coupling a nozzle assembly with a flow cytometer. |
| US10634599B2 |
Particle-measuring apparatus
A particle-measuring apparatus (1) for determining the particle mass concentration in aerosols having different properties has an aerosol photometer (2), by means of which a photometer measured value, which is dependent on the particle mass concentration in the aerosol, can be measured, and an evaluation unit (9), into which photometer measured values measured by the aerosol photometer (2) can be input and in which the input photometer measured values can be processed in order to output corrected particle mass concentration values.In order to provide a particle-measuring apparatus or a corresponding method that can be used to determine the particle mass concentration in a mobile manner, for example in a vehicle, or with different aerosol properties in different regions, it is proposed that respective calibration factors are stored in a memory (17) of the evaluation unit (9) for different aerosols, in that the particle-measuring apparatus (1) has an optical particle counter (10), by means of which the particle size distribution of aerosols can be detected and can be input into the evaluation unit (9) of the particle-measuring apparatus (1), in that the particle size distribution currently detected by the optical particle counter (10) can be compared in the evaluation unit (9) with particle size distributions, stored in the memory (17) of the evaluation unit (9), of the different aerosols associated with the stored calibration factors, and in that, by means of the evaluation unit (9), the stored calibration factor associated with the aerosol for which the particle size distribution has the most matches with the particle size distribution currently detected by the optical particle counter (10) can be selected for a determination of the particle mass concentration of the aerosol currently being measured. |
| US10634598B2 |
System and method for individual particle sizing using light scattering techniques
A particle sizing system is provided that includes an optical source generating a light beam for illuminating particles in a monitored volume, a plurality of light deflectors, each positioned to receive and deflect light scattered by the particles, and an image capture device collecting scattered light deflected by each light deflector. The image capture device outputs an image including a plurality of sub-images, each generated from the collected light deflected from a respective one of the light deflectors. Each particle is imaged as a spot in each sub-image, the plurality of spots associated with each particle corresponding to a plurality of scattering angles. The system also includes a processing unit configured to identify the spots associated with the each particle in the sub-images, compute a spot parameter associated with each spot, and determine the size of each particle from its related spot parameters. A particle sizing method is also provided. |
| US10634597B2 |
Method and apparatus for selecting surfactants
This present application relates generally to a testing device for selecting a surfactant during oilfield subterranean operation technologies. More specifically, the application relates to providing a testing device for selecting a surfactant depending on the interaction of the surfactant with a combination of variables, including the formation hydrocarbon, source water and formation mineralogy. |
| US10634596B2 |
Visualized supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing physical simulation test method
The present invention relates to a visualized supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing physical simulation test method, comprising: preparing a rock sample, preparing a prefabricated fracture; curing the rock sample; fixing the cured rock sample in a confining pressure chamber, and applying a preset three-way confining pressure and pore pressure to the rock sample; turning on a high-speed camera, injecting supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing fluid to the central hole, and continuously recording a fluid injection pressure and test surface image information of the rock sample until the test is ended; observing a hydraulic fracture inside. Through this method, it is possible to obtain images in the whole process of initiation and extension of the artificial fracture during supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing, and distribution rules of parameters, such as stress, strain and pore pressure on the surfaces of the rock sample. |
| US10634589B2 |
Methods of reducing or eliminating protein modification and degradation arising from exposure to UV light
Methods of inactivation of a virus in a sample comprising a protein component are provided. Also provided are methods of reducing protein degradation or modification in to the presence of a reactive species, such as a reactive species generated as a result of UV exposure, are also provided. In another aspect, a method of reducing oxidation of methionine residues, tryptophan residues or both methionine and tryptophan residues in a protein subjected to UV light is provided. The disclosed methods can be performed at any scale and can be automated as desired. |
| US10634584B2 |
Device for microscopic sample collection
A microscopic collection device, method for collecting a microscopic sample from a target surface, and the work stand for holding the microscopic collection device are provided. The microscopic collection device includes a holding element comprising a handle at one end and a collection platform connected to the holding element at a second end. The collection platform includes a collection surface on which the microscopic sample is deposited when the microscopic collection device comes into contact with the target surface. A tape is inserted through a slit and wrapped around the collection platform. The work stand includes a slit capable of holding the microscopic collection device such that the collection platform is perpendicular to the top surface of the work stand. A microscopic sample, collected using the microscopic collection device, is not only collected from the target surface but is also concentrated onto the collection face of the tape. Removal of the collection face of the tape excludes excess tape that would disrupt downstream analysis of the microscopic sample. |
| US10634576B1 |
Smart carpet, pad, or strip for leak detection and loss mitigation
A system for detecting a leak or spill and mitigating losses resulting therefrom comprises a floor covering and a software application. The floor covering includes a sensor assembly, a processing element, and a transmitter. The sensor assembly generates information when exposed to liquid. The processing element determines a location of the liquid based upon the information from the sensor assembly. The transmitter transmits data regarding the liquid. The software application executes on an electronic device and is operable to receive data from the floor covering regarding the liquid; display a message that liquid has been detected on the floor covering; calculate an area of the liquid; determine whether a leak is still occurring and if so, shut an electronically controllable valve; transmit data regarding the liquid to an insurance provider; and/or receive insurance-related information from the insurance provider, such as information related to a proposed insurance claim or estimated damage. |
| US10634575B2 |
Laser scanning leak detection and visualization apparatus
A gas detecting apparatus and method for detecting gas leaks are disclosed. The gas detecting apparatus includes an infrared (IR) detector configured to monitor a presence of one or more gases in a field-of-interest (FOI), wherein the IR detector generates IR light distribution information within the FOI; a controller configured to analyze the IR light distribution information to identify one or more locations of one or more gases in the FOI; and a visible light projector configured to project a visible image in the FOI based on the analysis by the controller, wherein the visible image depicts the one or more locations of the one or more gases in the FOI. |
| US10634574B2 |
Balance inspection device
A balance inspection device includes a bearing housing in which a bearing supporting a rotary shaft is provided, a jig that is disposed on one side of the bearing housing in a direction of a rotation axis and houses an impeller in an impeller housing space formed therein, a spray nozzle that is provided on the jig and includes a tip opened to the impeller housing space, and a gas supply unit that supplies gas to the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle is adapted to spray the gas from the tip while the gas supplied from the gas supply unit has a circumferential component opposite to a rotational direction of the impeller. |
| US10634573B2 |
Torque sensor component pairing and assembly
A system and method are provided related to replacing components of a fully assembled torque sensor system having been previously calibrated, whereby the new system with its new components, which may be installed in a larger system, can be recalibrated at the location where the component replacement or servicing occurs. Individual components are provided with individual characteristics information, either on or associated with the shipped component, so the end user may retrieve the information and enter it in the software, such as that associated with a control unit, which is used with the fully assembled torque sensor. A database storing information about each manufactured component and their respective characteristics information, and fully assembled systems and their collective characteristics information, may be maintained and accessible by end users. |
| US10634572B2 |
Automatic bonding force calibration
A calibration method for a bonder. Characteristics of a force actuator of the bonder are measured and stored in such a way that the force actuator can be controlled optimally during production operation of the bonder on the basis of the measured data. Further, a device for fully automatic or partially automatic bonding force calibration. |
| US10634568B2 |
Method for manufacturing a torque sensor comprising a step of encapsulating the electronic circuit of the sensor
A method for manufacturing a torque sensor includes: placing a first slip ring and a second slip ring inside a sensor case, the slip rings being distant from each other and each carrying respectively a first measuring terminal and a second measuring terminal which delimit an air gap therebetween; producing a sensor beam and a sensor beam subassembly, the sensor beam subassembly comprising a Hall effect cell configured to be placed in the air gap and measure the magnetic flux therein, and an electrical connection interface; and introducing the sensor beam into an access orifice which passes through a wall of the sensor case to open on the air gap, so as to place the Hall effect cell in the air gap, then fastening the sensor beam on the sensor case. |
| US10634566B2 |
Piezoelectric package-integrated temperature sensing devices
Embodiments of the invention include a temperature sensing device that includes a base structure that is positioned in proximity to a cavity of an organic substrate, an input transducer coupled to the base structure, and an output transducer coupled to the base structure. The input transducer includes a first piezoelectric material to generate vibrations which are transmitted on the base structure in response to input signals being applied to the input transducer. The output transducer includes a second piezoelectric material to receive the vibrations and to generate output signals which are used to determine a change in ambient temperature. |
| US10634565B2 |
Temperature sensing apparatus and temperature sensing method thereof
A temperature sensing apparatus and a temperature sensing method thereof are provided. A current source circuit provides a test current to a temperature sensing load, and the temperature sensing load generates a test voltage in response to the test current. A processing circuit determines a type of the temperature sensing load according to the test voltage, and determines a temperature according to the type of the temperature sensing load and a temperature sensing voltage generated by the temperature sensing load. |
| US10634559B2 |
Spectrally-scanned hyperspectral electro-optical sensor for instantaneous situational awareness
A spectrally-scanned hyperspectral EO sensor trades the temporal properties of spectral information content for instantaneous situation awareness by capturing an image frame and scanning the spectral scene (wavelength) to build up spectral content. The objective optical system, preferably including a chromatic aberration enhancing device, separates spectral components of the incident radiation. A focus cell is used to adjust a relative axial focus position of the objective optical system with respect to a detector to at least two different axial focus positions to adjust the image position and read out an image frame for a spectrally-weighted component. A processor computes a relative spatial image contrast from a plurality of image frames at different wavelengths as a function of encoded focus cell position. A mechanism may be configured to move the enhancing device in and out of the optical path to form a dual gray-scale and hyperspectral EO sensor. Existing sensors may be retrofit to form the hyperspectral or dual-mode EO sensor. |
| US10634555B2 |
Protecting a UV-transmissive window
Systems and methods are disclosed for protecting a UV-transmissive window. The system includes a first light source for emitting UV energy. The system also includes a UV transmissive window having a planar dimension and a thickness direction perpendicular to the planar dimension, the window positioned so that UV energy from the UV light source passes through the thickness dimension of the window. The system further includes a second light source for introducing a beam of light transverse to the thickness dimension of the window, a detector for detecting light received from the second light source after the light passes through the thickness dimension, and a control system responsive to changes in the detected light received from the second light source and configured to transmit an alert when a change in the detected light exceeds a threshold. |
| US10634549B2 |
Hospital bed scale calibration methods and patient position monitoring methods
A patient support apparatus includes a load frame, a support frame, and a plurality of load cells supporting the load frame on the support frame such that a load supported by the load frame is supported by the load cells, each load cell configured to produce a signal indicative of a load weight bearing upon that load cell. The load cells are calibrated after installation. |
| US10634548B1 |
Sterilizable wireless animal scale
A wireless, sterilizable scale comprising an upper module, on which an animal sits or explores, and a lower module that measures the weight of the animal. The lower module comprises a flexible membrane, through which the weight of the upper module and the animal is mechanically coupled. The flexible membrane is affixed at its perimeter to the perimeter of the lower module. The lower module is sealed by the membrane and comprises a load cell, batteries and electronics. The upper module removes easily from the lower module leaving the lower module intact and sealed for chemical sterilization. Electronics in the upper module connects to electronics in the lower module via an electrical connector that also penetrates the flexible membrane. IR communications from the upper modules transmits a series of weight values at two different data rates. The scale may be in a sterile cage free of electrical penetrations. |
| US10634545B2 |
Device for providing a gas composition and temperature compensated acoustic measurement of a liquid level
A device for providing a gas and temperature compensated acoustic measurement of the level of a liquid surface, including a transmitter, a receiver, and a waveguide for guiding acoustic signals. The waveguide includes a reference portion extending from a first end to a reference element, and a measurement portion extending from the reference element towards the end. The device further includes a channel extending from at least one inlet in said reference portion to at least one outlet in said measurement portion, the channel being separated from the waveguide so as to provide a fluid flow independent of the waveguide, and a gas-pump arranged to create a gas flow in said channel from said at least one inlet to said at least one outlet. |
| US10634539B2 |
Measuring cup
The measuring cup includes numerous embodiments configured for a user to precisely determine the cup contents without need to lift the cup to one's eye level or to lower the eye level to the level of the cup contents. The various embodiments include folding cups; cups having transparent passages in the wall; cups having adjustably positionable bottoms; cups having level indicator rods in the cup interior extending upward from the cup bottom; cups having one or more filaments extending across the cup interior; cups having rigid level indicators spanning the cup interior; cups having adjustably positionable level indicator tabs therein; cups having buoyant level indicator tabs adjustably positionable in the cup interior; and cups having removable clip-on scales extending down along the interior of the cup wall, the scales having a plurality of attachment points for the removable attachment of a level indicator tab at a desired attachment point. |
| US10634537B2 |
Apparatus, system and method for use in determining a property of a flowing multiphase fluid
An apparatus, system, and method for use in determining at least one property of a flowing multiphase fluid involves comparing an initial signal and a pair of local reference signals with a set of flow characteristics extracted from reference sensor feature maps wherein the signals are related to the flow of the multiphase fluid as it passes through a flow passage which is continuously monitored, adjusted, and calibrated. Based upon the comparison, a decision is made to either resume monitoring of the flowing multiphase fluid by using a pair of local reference signals which are closely positioned and defined, or to adjust the flow passage area significantly in order to improve metering flow conditions. The invention is best suited for determining transport flow velocity and gas void fraction or relative proportions of the gas phase and the liquid phase within the multiphase fluid which subsequently can be used to quantify gas and liquid flowrates. |
| US10634534B2 |
Flow sensing module with bypass channel
A flow sensing module with a bypass channel is provided. The flow sensing module may include a body portion and a flow sensor. The body portion may include a main fluid inlet, a main fluid outlet, a main fluid channel extending between the main fluid inlet and the main fluid outlet, a bypass fluid inlet and a bypass fluid outlet each configured to be in communication with the main fluid channel, and a bypass fluid channel extending between the bypass fluid inlet and the bypass fluid outlet. The flow sensor may be disposed in the bypass fluid channel to sense a flow rate of a fluid in the bypass channel. No pressure drop element is disposed in the main fluid channel, so the main fluid channel may have a pressure loss of a very small value. Moreover, linearity and sensitivity of the flow sensing module may also be improved. |
| US10634529B2 |
Flow measuring device having a diffuser with plural passages for directing flow toward the impeller vanes
A device for measuring the flow rate includes an impeller rotatably mounted in a conduit about an axis, and a detector indicating the angular speed of the impeller. A diffuser has a plurality of passages for dividing the flow into reduced flows which are directed toward the vanes of the impeller to cause rotation. The diffuser forms peripheral passages which extend in planes parallel to the axis and inclined in a same direction about the axis. Each passage has a longitudinal inlet portion, parallel to the axis and a transverse outlet portion laterally facing a first axial portion of the impeller such that in operation, the outlet portions of the passages direct towards the vanes of the impeller corresponding flows or jets of fluid in non-radial directions inclined in a same direction around the axis. |
| US10634524B2 |
Timing markers for fiber sensing systems
A system configured to a plurality of zones of an aircraft includes first and second connectors are in optical communication, an optical fiber, a first interrogator, and a controller. The optical fiber extends between the first and second connectors and includes a first timing fiber Bragg grating disposed in the optical fiber at a reference location of the optical fiber. The first interrogator is connected to the optical fiber and is configured to provide a first optical signal to the optical fiber and to receive a first timing signal from the optical fiber. The first timing fiber Bragg grating is configured to provide the first timing signal with information related to the first timing fiber Bragg grating from the first interrogator. The controller is operatively connected to the first interrogator and is configured to determine the reference location of the optical fiber. |
| US10634522B2 |
Encoder, printer, and robot
An encoder includes an optical scale including a scale portion that is constituted with a polarizer, a light emitting portion which emits light, an optical element unit which divides the light into first light and second light and makes the first and second lights incident onto the scale portion, and a light receiving portion which receives the first light and the second light from the scale unit and outputs a signal corresponding to intensities of the received first light and second light, and in which the first light and the second light overlap other within a plane of the scale portion. |
| US10634521B2 |
Scale device and two-axis displacement detection device
Disclosed embodiments include a two-dimensional scale with a simple arrangement capable of omitting setting of an origin mark in the Y-axis direction. In a linear scale, a reference origin mark array and a tilting origin mark array that is a tilting marker array are provided in an origin mark region. Since the reference origin mark array is parallel to X-coordinates, an X-direction origin signal is correctly generated. On the other hand, for the Y direction in which no origin mark is provided, the distance between a reference origin mark and a tilting origin mark is detected. A Y-direction absolute position is decided in accordance with the distance. |
| US10634515B2 |
Apparatus and method for the position determination of a cylinder piston
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for the position determination of a cylinder piston located in a cylinder liner, said apparatus comprising: a port for coupling an electrical signal into or out of the interior of the cylinder liner, wherein a signal coupled into the interior of the cylinder liner interacts with the cylinder piston. The present disclosure is characterized by a unit for determining the position of the cylinder piston which is connected to the port and which is configured to determine the position of the cylinder piston in the cylinder liner with the aid of a vectorial measurement of a signal decoupled from the cylinder liner. |
| US10634514B2 |
Avionics device, systems and methods of display
The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display. |
| US10634513B2 |
Method for visually displaying the positions of selected destinations in maps in an altered manner
The method for displaying a starting point (1) and several destination locations (3) on a screen comprises the following steps: selecting a starting point (1) on a location-based representation, and representing the starting point as such on the screen; selecting several destination locations (3) and representing them as destination symbols in the location-based representation on the screen, setting a selection criterion for reaching the destination locations (3) starting from the starting point (1), calculating the position of the destination locations (3) in a time-based representation in accordance with the distance from the starting point and taking into account the selection criterion, displaying the destination locations (3) on the screen as destination symbols in the time-based representation, wherein the location-based representation still remains visible on the screen, the time-based representation being centered around the starting symbol, and the distance of the destination symbols in the time-based representation from the starting symbol being a function of the selection criterion, and displaying a relationship between the position of at least one of the individual destination symbols in the location-based representation and the associated destination symbol in the time-based representation. |
| US10634508B2 |
Scoring system for travel planning
A method for facilitating travel reservations is described. The method may commence with receiving a travel-related query from a user and parsing the travel-related query to derive at least one attribute of the travel-related query. One or more further users may be selected based on comparing the at least one attribute of the user with attributes of the one or more further users. The at least one attribute of the user may be ranked based on preference data of the one or more further users. The method may continue with assigning weights to the at least one attribute based on the ranking to create at least one weighted attribute. Feasible travel itineraries may be searched based on the at least one attribute. The feasible travel itineraries may be scored based on the at least one weighted attribute and travel itineraries selected based on the scoring may be presented. |
| US10634506B2 |
System and method of personalized navigation inside a business enterprise
Systems and methods for tracking movement of individuals through a building receive, by one or more RF nodes disposed near an entrance to the building, RF signals from RF-transmitting mobile devices carried by persons near the entrance, capture an image of the persons while they are near the entrance, determine an identity and relative distance of each RF-transmitting mobile device from each RF node based on information associated with the RF signals received by that RF node, detect humans in the image, determine a relative depth of each human in the image, and assign the identity of each RF-transmitting mobile device to one of the humans detected in the image based on the relative distance of each RF-transmitting mobile device from each RF node and the relative depth of each human in the image, thereby identifying each individual who to be tracked optically as that individual moves throughout the building. |
| US10634505B1 |
Method and system for threshold-based detection of distortive magnetic fields in indoor locations
A method and system of localizing a mobile device having a processor and a memory. The method comprises localizing the mobile device, using the processor and the memory, along a sequence of positions describing a route being traversed in an indoor facility based on a set of data fusion inputs, detecting, based on magnetic field data of a magnetic field sensor device coupled to the processor, one or more outlier magnetic parameters in accordance with at least one magnetic parameter threshold, and upon establishing existence of a magnetic distortion field based upon the one or more outlier magnetic parameters, switching to a mobile device transition localization mode. |
| US10634498B2 |
Physical quantity sensor, electronic apparatus, and moving object
A physical quantity sensor includes: a base; an IC disposed on the base; an angular rate sensor and an acceleration sensor disposed on the IC; a first stress buffer layer disposed between the IC and the angular rate sensor; and a second stress buffer layer disposed between the IC and the acceleration sensor. The first and second stress buffer layers are disposed spaced apart from each other. |
| US10634497B2 |
Shaft support structure, laser beam projecting unit and surveying instrument
The invention provides a laser beam projecting unit in which a hollow rotation shaft is provided on a fixed portion via one bearing, a rotor of an axial gap-type motor is provided on one end portion of the rotation shaft, a stator of the axial gap-type motor is provided on the fixed portion so as to confront the rotor, an attracting force between the rotor and the stator acts on the bearing as a pressurization, an angle detector for detecting a rotation angle of the rotation shaft is provided on the other end portion of the rotation shaft, a deflection optical component is provided inside the rotation shaft, and a laser beam is projected through the deflection optical component. |
| US10634493B2 |
Multi-dimensional level tool with level indicating devices
Level tools and level indicating devices for determining the angle of a vertically oriented object relative to both level and plumb capable of being read without requiring the tool's user to change his or her position or the position of the level tool. |
| US10634487B2 |
Method and system for optical three dimensional topography measurement
For three-dimensional topography measurement of a surface of an object patterned illumination is projected on the surface through an objective. A relative movement between the object and the objective is carried out, and plural images of the surface are recorded through the objective by a detector. The direction of the relative movement includes an oblique angle with an optical axis of the objective. Height information for a given position on the surface is derived from a variation of the intensity recorded from the respective position. Also, patterned illumination and uniform illumination may be projected alternatingly on the surface, while images of the surface are recorded during a relative movement of the object and the objective along an optical axis of the objective. Uniform illumination is used for obtaining height information for specular structures on the surface, patterned illumination is used for obtaining height information on other parts of the surface. |
| US10634486B2 |
Device for measuring endogenous deformations
Device for measuring the endogenous deformations of a structure of materials, during the transition of said structure from a liquid phase to a solid phase, comprising: a uniaxial test body suitable for being embedded in the structure; a deformation measurement fiber attached to the interior of the test body; a system connected to the measurement fiber and suitable for detecting signals representative of the deformations of the measurement fiber and for determining the endogenous deformations from these signals and from known mechanical properties of the materials of the test body, the test body having a rigidity comprised between 2 and 5 gigapascals. |
| US10634482B2 |
Flexible sensor apparatus
A method of making a sensor apparatus including placing a mask over a polymeric sheet, wherein the mask is configured to block regions of the polymeric sheet, depositing a conductive structure on the polymeric sheet at regions exposed through the mask, shrinking the polymeric sheet with conductive structure patterned on its surface by heating, and transferring the conductive structure to a flexible substrate. |
| US10634480B2 |
Central point positioning determination device and central point positioning method thereof for rotor coil of large-scale steam turbine generator
A central point positioning determination device and a central point positioning method thereof for a rotor coil of a large-scale steam turbine generator includes a control device, a pulse acquisition device, and a pulse generation device. The pulse generation device is connected to connection ends of a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the rotor of the generator, and a rotor body of the rotor. The control device controls the pulse generation device to send pulses to the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the rotor body of the rotor of the generator. By doing so, the central point of the rotor coil can be found conveniently and quickly. |
| US10634479B2 |
Measuring instrument for measuring electrostatic capacity and method of calibrating transfer position data in processing system by using measuring instrument
Provided is a measuring instrument for measuring an electrostatic capacity. The measuring instrument includes a base substrate having a disk shape, a plurality of first sensors arranged along an edge of the base substrate and respectively provide a plurality of side electrodes, one or more second sensors each of which has a bottom electrode provided along a bottom surface of the base substrate, and a circuit board. The circuit board is configured to apply a high frequency signal to the plurality of side electrodes and the bottom electrode, to generate a plurality of first measurement values respectively indicating electrostatic capacities based on voltage amplitudes in the plurality of side electrodes, and to generate a second measurement value indicating an electrostatic capacity based on a voltage amplitude in the bottom electrode. |
| US10634478B2 |
Ultra-light and ultra-accurate portable coordinate measurement machine with serial bus capture
A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) includes a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints. At least one of the rotary joints from the plurality of rotary joints includes first and second bearings, a shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the first bearing and the second bearing, at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft about the axis of rotation, and a serial communication circuit configured to receive via serial communication a capture command. |
| US10634477B2 |
Comprehensive detection tool for steering knuckle
A comprehensive detection tool for a steering knuckle includes a base, a detection pin, a sliding sleeve, a first jack screw, a positioning pin, a guide sleeve and a spring. When the comprehensive detection tool is used, under the action of the spring, the conical portion of the positioning pin contacts a reference hole B of a detected element; and the bottom surface of the base is closely clung to a reference surface A of the detected element; the threaded section of the detection pin is inserted into a left hole on the base, and then a handle is rotated to allow the threaded section to mate with the threads of the detected element. |
| US10634476B1 |
Measuring tool
A measuring tool comprising two tape measures. Each tape measure may be housed in a casing, and each casing may have an interface surface detachably coupled to the interface surface of the other casing. The measuring tool further comprises a level and a vertical laser. The vertical laser projects perpendicularly downward from the horizontal plane of the level. In a method to square a corner for a structure using the measuring tool, the user selects a first side to be perpendicular to a second side, calculates the diagonal therebetween using the desired lengths of the first side and the second side, attaches the measuring tapes to end points of the first side, tautly draws the measuring tapes to the lengths for the diagonal and the second side, and then marks the location using the level and vertical laser. |
| US10634474B1 |
Apparatus and system for shock mitigation
Embodiments are directed to a shock mitigation device including a hollow fuze well having an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of vents are axially spaced at equal distance about the outer surface. A shock dampening liner is affixed to the inner surface. A shock dampening ring is concentric about the hollow fuze well. |
| US10634473B2 |
Internally coupleable joint
An internally coupleable joint is disclosed. The joint can include a first component and a second component configured to mate with one another in an end-to-end relationship. An axially extending protrusion of the first component can interface with a corresponding recess of the second component. In addition, the first component and the second component can each have an internal coupling feature extending at least partially about an inner circumference of the respective component. The joint can also include a securing member having external coupling features configured to engage the internal coupling features of the first and second components to prevent separation of the first and second components. |
| US10634472B1 |
Prefragmented warheads with enhanced performance
A deliverable weapon, such as a missile, an artillery round, an aerial bomb, or a mortar round, having an explosive warhead, utilizes concentric annular sleeves that upon detonation provide placement of smaller fragments of an inner annular sleeve interstitially with respect to larger fragments of an outer annular sleeve in an expanding fragmentation curtain that contains expanding gases to increase the pressure of the explosion and the kinetic energy transferred to the fragments. In embodiments, the sleeves are comprised of ordered layers of spherical metal fragments encased in binder material and an outer casing. |
| US10634470B2 |
Hunting arrow
One or more void spaces is provided toward the leading tip of an arrow for hunting, and void spaces are provided toward the trailing tip. The void spaces toward the leading tip can be supplied at the broadhead, behind the broadhead, at a shaft insert, or at the arrow shaft itself. The void space or spaces toward the trailing tip can be supplied at the nock, in front of the nock, at a shaft insert placed between the nock and the arrow shaft, or at the arrow shaft itself. The passageway is provided from at or near leading tip of the arrow, through the arrow shaft, to at or near the trailing tip of the arrow. Blood can be expelled from any of the void spaces, and the void spaces can also allow air to enter the passageway and into the cavity of the game. |
| US10634469B2 |
Cased telescoped ammunition cartridge having a thermal protective insert
A cased telescoped cartridge that includes a cylindrical case surrounding a projectile, a front end through which the projectile exits when the cased telescoped cartridge is fired, and a thermal protective insert located at the front end. The thermal protective insert insulates the cased telescoped cartridge from heat emanating from a barrel of a firearm into a chamber of a firearm when the cartridge is loaded into the chamber of the firearm. The thermal protective insert is made up of at least one thermally insulating material, and is integrated into the front end of the cased telescoped cartridge. |
| US10634468B2 |
Mortar gas flow insert
A projectile launch container configured to propel one or more projectiles associated with pyrotechnic effects including a gas flow insert comprising a first face and a second face, the gas flow insert configured to be placed within the projectile launch container, the first face configured to underlie the projectiles and the second face configured to overlie a lift charge; the gas flow insert including a plurality of gas flow openings each fluidly connected to one or more gas flow channels that extend at least substantially axially to the launch container between the first and second faces, the plurality of gas flow openings on each of the first and second faces configured to control a flow of gases from an exploding lift charge entering the second face and exiting the first face; wherein the gas flow insert is configured to remain within the projectile launch container following detonation of the lift charge. |
| US10634467B2 |
Initiator for rocket motor
Provided is an initiator for a rocket motor. The initiator for a rocket motor includes: a sleeve assembly configured to form a hollow portion; and an ignition assembly including a plug portion mounted on the sleeve assembly to close one side of the hollow portion and configured to deliver an electrical signal and a foil ignition portion coupled to the inside of the plug portion to be adjacent to the hollow portion. The sleeve assembly includes: a first gunpowder accommodated in the hollow portion to be adjacent to the foil ignition portion and detonated by the foil ignition portion; and a second gunpowder accommodated inside the hollow portion to contact the first gunpowder and deflagrated or combusted by the detonation of the first gunpowder. |
| US10634463B1 |
Apparatus for incapacitating an active shooter
I disclose an apparatus for incapacitating an active shooter. The apparatus is easy enough for an untrained person to disable, but not kill, an armed assailant. Lifting the main unit out of a discreet docking station unfurls spring-loaded bullet-resistant shields and a bullet-resistant apron. This motion also releases an alarm button which automatically calls local law enforcement. Simple thumb-operated triggers unleash blinding light, deafening sound waves and a potent chemical irritant toward an attacker up to 30 yards away. |
| US10634454B2 |
Dynamic sight
A dynamic sight, mounted on a gun, provides a correct target lead for a moving target. |
| US10634451B1 |
Sling clips and attachment
A sling clip has a clamping mechanism capable of releasably securing a weapon strap when the strap is slidably received through an opening in the sling clip. The sling clip also has a let strap assembly configured to secure the sling clip proximate to a weapon bearer's body. The leg strap assembly incorporates Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) compatible loops, a secondary belt fastener, and a pair of cantilevered arms that retain the sling clip. The clamping mechanism is operatively configured to secure the strap within the sling clip and thereby to the weapon bearer's body when the weapon is in a firing position and during firing. |
| US10634449B2 |
Air actuated magazine for projectile loader
A magazine for a high capacity loader for sequentially loading a plurality of projectiles into a launcher. The magazine has a magazine housing for holding a plurality of projectiles. The magazine housing has an opening providing access to a projectile chimney. The projectiles exit the magazine through the opening in the magazine housing via the projectile chimney. An aperture is provided in a sidewall of the projectile chimney and the aperture leads to a piston chamber. A pneumatically actuated actuator is provided in the piston chamber. The pneumatically actuated actuator drives an indexing assembly for the launcher. |
| US10634447B2 |
Interchangeable cam
Provided is a crossbow cam comprising: a first cam axis; a second cam axis parallel to and offset from the first cam axis; a first power cord channel extending from the first surface along a first helical path having a first helix axis coincident with the first cam axis; and a second power cord channel extending from the second surface along a second helical path having a second helix axis coincident with first cam axis. The crossbow cam may further comprise a plate normal to the first cam axis, and defining a first plane therethrough, the plate having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a perimeter surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, the perimeter surface defined by a bowstring channel extending around the first cam axis to define a path of varying radius about the first cam axis. |
| US10634437B2 |
Heat exchanger coil prototyping system
The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger coil prototyping system. The heat exchanger coil prototyping system includes a heat exchanger coil with a first conduit and a second conduit that carry a refrigerant. The first conduit includes a first open end and a second open end. The second conduit includes a third open end and a fourth open end. A fin couples to the first conduit and the second conduit. A quick release connector system also couples to the first and second conduits. The quick release connector system includes a first quick release connector assembly that couples to the first open end of the first conduit and to the third open end of the second conduit to route the refrigerant between the first and second conduits. A second quick release connector assembly couples to the second conduit. |
| US10634436B2 |
Concrete and tube hot thermal exchange and energy store (TXES) including temperature gradient control techniques
A thermal heat capture, storage, and exchange arrangement, includes at least one thermal exchange and storage (TXES) array, with each TXES array including one or more TXES elements that receive a fluid flow of a heat source fluid and a working fluid, with the TXES elements providing for a transfer of thermal energy between the heat source fluid and the TXES elements. A manifold system provides the working fluid to an input of the TXES elements and receives the working fluid from an output of the TXES elements. At least one heat engine operable with the TXES array extracts heat from the TXES array and converts it to mechanical energy, with the heat engine being selectively connected to the manifold system of a TXES array to pass the working fluid through the TXES elements, such that a transfer of thermal energy between the working fluid and the TXES elements occurs. |
| US10634434B2 |
Arrangement for cooling a closed cabinet
An arrangement for cooling a closed, sealed cabinet (1), comprising a thermosiphon heat exchanger (2) disposed inside the cabinet (1) and having an evaporator (3) and a condenser (4) for circulating a working fluid between the evaporator (3) and the condenser (4) in a closed loop, wherein the working fluid evaporated in the evaporator (3) by heat flows to the condenser (4) for cooling and the condensed working fluid flows back to the evaporator (3). The evaporator (3) is exposed to hot air flow generated inside the cabinet (1), and a heat transfer element (5) is attached to the condenser (3) in a sealed manner through a cabinet wall (6) for transferring heat to the outside of the cabinet (1). |
| US10634433B2 |
Distillation plant
A distillation plant comprises an elongated vessel extending along a longitudinal axis and defining an inner space, and a plurality of plate heat exchangers, which in an operating position are arranged after each other along the longitudinal axis in the vessel. Each plate heat exchanger comprises a plurality of heat exchanger plates, each defining an extension plane. The heat exchanger plates form first plate interspaces and second plate interspaces. The first and second plate interspaces are arranged in an alternating order in the plate heat exchanger. At least one of the plate heat exchangers is associated with a respective opening through the vessel, and is removable from the operating position out of the vessel through the associated opening by being moved in a displacement direction, which is perpendicular to the extension plane of the heat exchanger plates. |
| US10634429B2 |
Continuous-flow dryer comprising an exhaust air recirculation device
A continuous-flow dryer for drying a material by hot air is provided with a first and a second section, through which the material flows successively in a transport direction. It includes a fresh air supply device, an exhaust air recirculation device for removing exhaust air and for recirculating exhaust air as supply air, and a heat exchanger, through which fresh air and exhaust air are led, for transferring waste heat of the exhaust air into the fresh air. With the exhaust air recirculation device a first part of the exhaust air is removed from the first section and recirculated directly into the first section. Furthermore, a second part of the exhaust air is removed from the first section, led through the heat exchanger, and recirculated as supply air into the first section. The fresh air supply device supplies fresh air as supply air into the second section. |
| US10634427B2 |
Drainage system and method of drying frac sand
A drainage system for drying frac sand without heat comprises multiple layers through which liquid passes to dewater sand resting on the drainage system. At the bottom of the drainage system, perforated collection pipes, at least partially surrounded by rocks, collect the liquid and carry it to a collection pond for reuse. A cellular confinement layer comprises sections of panels which, upon expansion, have cells filled with rocks. A woven monofilament geotextile fabric layer comprising woven monofilament geotextile fabric sheets sewn together has sized openings which allow fluid, but prevent sand from passing through the openings. The top layer comprises perforated sheets of high density polyethylene welded together. A watertight liner sits below the perforated collection pipes and below the cellular confinement layer. Protective layers above and below the watertight liner prevent rocks from damaging the watertight liner. |
| US10634422B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet that includes a storage compartment. The refrigerator further includes a door. The refrigerator further includes a drawer. The refrigerator further includes a drawer guide that is configured to support the drawer and that is configured to guide the drawer based on the drawer moving forward and backward. The refrigerator further includes a withdrawal unit that is configured to push the drawer forward based on the door opening. The withdrawal unit includes a base part that is located under the drawer, that is configured to move forward based on the door opening, and that is configured to move backward based on the door closing. The withdrawal unit further includes a rear frame that extends from the base part to a rear side of the drawer and that is configured to push the drawer forward based on the base part moving forward. |
| US10634421B2 |
Water dispenser water-outlet assembly and refrigerator
In a water dispenser water-outlet assembly for a refrigerator, the water-outlet assembly includes a housing disposed in a side wall of the refrigerator body; a water-outlet switch and a trigger mechanism are included in the housing, and the trigger mechanism includes a triggering member and a driving member; the driving member is configured to drive the triggering member to one-dimensionally slide in a direction parallel to the side wall; the triggering member is slidably connected to the housing, and the triggering member is configured to one-dimensionally slide in a direction parallel to the side wall to trigger the water-outlet switch when it is driven by the driving member. The water dispenser water-outlet assembly of the present disclosure can be used in a water dispenser in a refrigerator. |
| US10634419B2 |
Thermoelectric wine cabinet with an external power supply
A thermoelectric wine cabinet with an external power supply is provided. The wine cabinet comprises a case, a door, a circuit board, a refrigeration system, a power cord, an external power supply and a water-receiving member that opens upwards. The case comprises a housing, a liner and a heat insulating layer provided between the housing and the liner. A rear end of the case is provided with a chamber that opens rearwards for containing the water-receiving member. A heat dissipation chamber is provided above the chamber for containing the water-receiving member. The refrigeration system is provided inside the heat dissipation chamber. The circuit board is provided on a rear plate of the housing inside the heat dissipation chamber. The power cord passes through a wall of the heat dissipation chamber, extends thereinto and is connected to the circuit board. The water-receiving member communicates with the liner through a water-receiving groove passing through the heat insulating layer. |
| US10634417B2 |
Door of refrigeration device, and refrigeration device
A door of a refrigeration device, and a refrigeration device. The door comprises a door main body, a retractable shaft, a handle and a first return member. The door main body is used for closing an opening of a refrigeration space. The retractable shaft is slidably disposed on the door main body, with an outer end of the retractable shaft being able to slide with the retractable shaft and extend outwards or retract inwards, and with a first guide face being provided on the retractable shaft. The handle is capable of rotating on the door main body, the handle being provided with a drive part cooperating with the first guide face, wherein when the drive part rotates with the handle, the drive part can slide along the first guide face and drive the retractable shaft to slide inwards. In the door, by making use of the cooperation between the drive part of the handle and the first guide face, the retractable shaft is driven to slide by the rotation of the handle directly, with no need for another connecting rod structure. |
| US10634415B2 |
Refrigerator appliance and arc-resistant heating assembly
A refrigerator appliance and an arc-resistant heating assembly are provided herein. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet defining a chilled chamber, a sealed system, and an electrical heater. The electrical heater may include a resistive element, a sheath, a thermally conductive electrical insulation, and an internal insulator. The sheath may be disposed about the resistive element from a first end portion to a second end portion. The thermally conductive electrical insulation may be radially positioned between the resistive element and the sheath. The internal insulator may be radially positioned between the resistive element and the thermally conductive electrical insulation. |
| US10634412B2 |
Concealed upstream air tower guide vanes
A refrigerating appliance includes an evaporator for providing cooled air to a refrigerating compartment. An air tower defines an air channel for directing the cooled air from the evaporator to the refrigerating compartment. A plurality of air-directing guide vanes is positioned within the air tower and proximate a top of the air channel. The air directing guide vanes direct the cooled air from the air channel to define redirected air that is delivered in a direction toward an upper cool-air slot defined within the air tower. The redirected air from the air-directing guide vanes travels through the upper cool-air slot at substantially the same velocity as the cooled air entering the air-directing guide vanes. The redirected air is directed through the upper cool-air slot and toward at least one upper corner of the refrigerating compartment. |
| US10634411B2 |
Energy efficient refrigerated room with optionally associated geothermal earth loop system
A cooling and heating system may include a first heat exchange loop and a second heat exchange loop. The first heat exchange loop may include a first heat transfer fluid contained in a first pipe loop effective for passing the first heat transfer fluid between a set of functional elements remote from each other. The first pipe loop optionally includes an underground portion extending into the ground to a depth of at least 5 feet. The first heat exchange loop may also include a chiller effective for providing refrigerated air to a refrigerated space, with the first chiller using the first heat transfer fluid to cool air for the refrigerated space. The first heat exchange loop may also include a manifold for selectively directing heat transfer fluid from said the chiller to one or more remote functional elements. The first heat exchange loop may also include a heat pump effective for receiving the first heat transfer fluid and for using the first heat transfer fluid to warm air for a living or working space when heating is desired for the living/working space, and additionally effective for using a second heat transfer fluid to cool air for a living or working space when cooling is desired for the living/working space. The first heat exchange loop may also include a water heater that uses the first heat transfer fluid to transfer heat to a first fluid differing in composition from said heat transfer fluid. The second heat exchange loop may have a second heat transfer fluid contained in a second pipe loop effective for passing the second heat transfer fluid between an underground portion and the heat pump of the first heat exchange system, with the second pipe loop optionally including an underground portion extending into the ground to a depth of at least 5 feet. The system may include valves for selectively controlling the flow of the first and second heat transfer fluids to and from the first heat pump such that heat transfer fluid may be directed to or from the first heat pump to or from either said first pipe loop or said second pipe loop, or both. |
| US10634410B2 |
Applications of liquid tank as fresh food evaporator
An appliance having a storage tank disposed on its back surface wherein the storage tank includes a front cover and a back cover that matingly engages the front cover to form a liquid tight seal with the front cover. The storage tank further includes a phase-changing material disposed within the storage tank and a heat exchanger containing refrigerant tubing which transfers cooling from refrigerant tubing to the phase-changing solution. The storage tank, when fully charged with cooling capacity, maintains the food storage compartment at a temperature of 45° F. or less for at least 8 hours without activating a compressor. |
| US10634407B2 |
Method, in particular, for producing snow, and a device for performing the method
A method, in particular for generating snow from water, using a low-pressure hydraulic device having a pump unit, to which a purification system is connected, and a distribution device having at least one high-pressure pump, to which a high-pressure unit having a snow cannon and/or a different snow-generating unit is connected. In order for the bonding of the water molecules in the supermolecular water structure of the process water to change and the generation of snow to improve, according to the invention at least part of the water used is exposed to an ionization field and/or a polarization field while simultaneously being exposed to the effects of an alternating electromagnetic field so that a weaker bonding of the water molecules in the supermolecular water structure is achieved, resulting in an improvement in the absorption and transfer of heat. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method. |
| US10634405B2 |
Methods and systems for controlling a chiller system having a centrifugal compressor with a variable speed drive
Methods and systems for controlling a chiller system to achieve control stability while maintaining optimum efficiency. Particularly, methods and systems for controlling a centrifugal compressor speed and an inlet guide vane position that establishes three distinct regions in the control path: (i) during initial unloading from full load, the inlet guide vane position is kept at a fully open position while the centrifugal compressor speed is changed to achieve the desired cooling capacity; (ii) between an inflection point and a transition point, keeping the centrifugal compressor speed constant while the inlet guide vane position is changed to achieve the desired cooling capacity; and (iii) between the transition point and zero cooling capacity, changing both the inlet guide vane position and the centrifugal compressor speed to achieve the desired cooling capacity. |
| US10634399B2 |
Cooling system with heat exchanger and evaporator
An absorption cooling system that includes a plurality of solar collectors, a generator containing a dilute absorbent-refrigerant solution, a condenser, an evaporator, an absorber, a heat exchanger located between the generator and the absorber, first, second, and third storage tanks, a first temperature control valve located between the solar collectors and the first storage tank, a second temperature control valve located between the first storage tank and the generator, and a plurality of additional valves, wherein the first temperature control valve and the second temperature control valve are configured to regulate a flow of a heating fluid into the generator by automatically toggling between an open mode or a closed mode in response to a controller signal indicating a presence or an absence of a set point of a solid absorbent content in the dilute absorbent-refrigerant solution of the generator. |
| US10634397B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for the rapid transient cooling of pulsed heat sources
Heat transfer devices and systems are provided for the rapid cooling of pulsed high-powered, high-flux devices using flash boiling. Such devices comprise at least two fluidly connected chambers and a heat exchanger in thermal communication with a heat source. A flash boiling event is actively triggered at a location close to the heat source by rapid depressurization of the chamber containing a multi-phase coolant. This boiling process allows for high heat transfer rates from the heat source into the chambers due to the latent heat of vaporization, which results in the rapid cooling of the heat source. A porous medium may also be positioned within a chamber of the device to enhance boiling nucleation and extended surface heat transfer. Methods of rapidly cooling pulsed heat sources are also provided using the devices and systems hereof. |
| US10634392B2 |
Heat pump defrosting system and method
A heat pump system for conditioning regeneration air from a space is provided. The heat pump system is operable in a winter mode and/or a summer mode, and may be selectively operated in a defrost mode or cycle. During a defrost mode, hot refrigerant may be used to directly and sequentially defrost the regeneration air heat exchanger. A compressor may be configured to be overdriven during a defrost cycle. |
| US10634387B2 |
Solar selective absorbing coating and preparation method thereof
The invention relates to a solar selective absorbing coating and a preparation method thereof. The solar selective absorbing coating comprises a substrate, an infrared reflective layer, an absorbing layer and an antireflective layer in sequence from bottom to surface. The absorbing layer consists of a first sublayer, a second sublayer and a third sublayer. The first sublayer and the second sublayer contain metal nitride, and the third sublayer is metal oxynitride. The first sublayer is in contact with the infrared reflective layer, and the third sublayer is in contact with the antireflective layer. The preparation method comprises: depositing an infrared reflective layer on a substrate; depositing an absorbing layer on the infrared reflective layer; and depositing the antireflective layer on the absorbing layer. According to the metal nitride (oxynitride) solar selective absorbing coating, the working temperature of the metal nitride (oxynitride) solar selective absorbing coating is increased, the preparation is simple, and the coating is suitable for large-scale production. |
| US10634380B2 |
System for monitoring occupancy and activity in a space
Disclosed herein are embodiments of an occupancy monitoring system. The occupancy monitoring system includes a thermal sensor configured to monitor a gate (e.g., entry way) to a space. The thermal sensor includes a pixel array that generates a pixel value for each pixel in the pixel array, and the pixel value corresponds to a quantity of heat or thermal information detected by a pixel. The occupancy monitoring system acquires pixel values for the pixels of the pixel array. The occupancy monitoring system determines whether there is a change in occupancy of the space based on changes to a first region (or first pixel cluster) of the pixel array and a second region (or second pixel cluster) of the pixel array over time. The occupancy monitoring system may adjust lighting, temperature, and/or security systems for the space as the occupancy changes. |
| US10634378B2 |
Heat pump and air conditioning grading systems and methods
An expectation module determines an expected average power consumption of a heat pump for a predetermined period as a function of indoor and outdoor temperatures of the building during the predetermined period. A difference module determines a power difference between an average power consumption of the heat pump during the predetermined period and the expected average power consumption of the heat pump for the predetermined period. A grade determination module determines a grade of the heat pump for the predetermined period based on the power difference of the predetermined period. A reporting module generates a displayable report including the grade of the heat pump for the predetermined period. |
| US10634377B2 |
Industrial on-demand exhaust ventilation system with closed-loop regulation of duct air velocities
An air pressure measuring ventilation system, comprising: at least one duct; at least one motorized exhaust fan; and one or more air pressure sensors. The at least one motorized exhaust fan may draw air through the at least one duct. The one or more air pressure sensors may be placed on a side of the at least one duct such that an air pressure is measured as the air is drawn through the at least one duct, such that a plurality of air pressure measurements are generated. The one or more air pressure sensors may be substantially flush with an interior side of the at least one duct and do not obstruct the air as the air is drawn through the at least one duct. |
| US10634371B2 |
System for energy consumption reduction and cost savings in a building
A system for obtaining energy consumptions, savings and cost reduction in structures adapted for human habitation which includes the utilization of a plurality of mats including phase change material encapsulated within first and second layers of plastic material having heat transfer capability disposed within the plenum area above a ceiling of a room within a building with the amount of phase change material contained within each mat being between 0.5 lbs. and 0.67 lbs. per square foot. |
| US10634370B2 |
Refrigeration device uses phase change material for cooling air
A refrigeration device has a condenser coil that has periodic access to outside air. A time-activated thermostat controls the operation of an evaporator coil that is in thermal contact with a reservoir containing phase change material. A thermally conductive pipe containing antifreeze fluid is connected to a pump that circulates the antifreeze fluid inside the pipe. A first portion of the pipe is inside the reservoir in thermal contact with the phase change material and a second portion of the pipe is near an air fan or connected to a fan coil unit to exchange heat through the pipe between the reservoir and the air blown by the fan or the fan coil unit. The evaporator coil produces a phase change in the phase-changing material in the reservoir at night when outdoor temperature is colder than during day and the phase-change material is used during day to cool air blown by the air fan or the fan coil unit. The air fan and a portion of the pipe can be outside of the refrigeration device and be detached. |
| US10634367B2 |
Portable air conditioner
Portable air conditioner provided with an external container comprising internally a refrigerating circuit provided with a condenser. |
| US10634361B2 |
Gas-heated cooking device
A gas-heated cooking appliance, e.g. a gas cooktop, includes at least one gas valve, which has a connector, and a gas line, which is connected to the connector to supply the gas valve with gas. A carrier part is fastened to a housing part and fixes the gas line relative to the connector. |
| US10634360B2 |
Gas control valve, hob and gas oven
A gas control valve for a hob includes a valve housing, and a valve body accommodated in the valve housing. The valve body is rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation from a closed position, in which the gas control valve is closed, into an open position, in which the gas control valve is open. The valve body is rotatable in the predetermined direction of rotation beyond the open position into a low-flame position when the valve body is rotated from the open position into the low-flame position for controlling a flow volume of combustion gas flowing through the gas control valve/The valve body is rotatable in opposition to the predetermined direction of rotation from the open position into a booster position, in which the flow volume of combustion gas is greater than the flow volume of combustion gas in the open position. |
| US10634355B2 |
Dual fuel radial flow nozzles
A nozzle includes a nozzle body defining a longitudinal axis. The nozzle body includes an inner air passage fed by a radial swirler and having a converging conical cross-section. A first fuel circuit is radially outboard from the air passage with respect to the longitudinal axis. A second fuel circuit is radially outboard from the first fuel circuit with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein each of the first fuel circuit and the second fuel circuit extends from a respective fuel circuit inlet to a respective annular fuel circuit outlet. An outer air passage is defined between a fuel circuit outer wall and an outer air passage wall, wherein the outer air passage is a converging non-swirling outer air passage. |
| US10634353B2 |
Fuel nozzle assembly with micro channel cooling
The present disclosure is directed to a fuel nozzle for a gas turbine engine, the fuel nozzle defining a radial direction, a longitudinal direction, a circumferential direction, an upstream end, and a downstream end. The fuel nozzle includes an aft body coupled to at least one fuel injector. The aft body defines a forward wall and an aft wall each extended in the radial direction, and a plurality of sidewalls extended in the longitudinal direction. The plurality of sidewalls couples the forward wall and the aft wall. The forward wall defines at least one channel inlet orifice. At least one sidewall defines at least one channel outlet orifice. At least one micro channel cooling circuit is defined between the one or more channel inlet orifices and the one or more channel outlet orifices. |
| US10634352B2 |
Gas turbine engine afterburner
An afterburner for use with a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of vanes distributed downstream of a turbine of the gas turbine engine. The vanes can include one or more exit apertures through which hot combustion flow from a pilot can be injected. The exit apertures can be protrusions or slots in some forms. In some embodiments, cooling passages are arranged around the exit apertures. An upstream vane portion can be positioned to inject fuel to be combusted via interaction with hot flow that is discharged through the exit apertures. |
| US10634351B2 |
Combustor panel T-junction cooling
A heat shield for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes an outer edge surface with an outlet of an edge cooling passage, the edge cooling passage oriented to direct cooling air generally upstream relative to a combustion gas flow. |
| US10634344B2 |
Fuel nozzle assembly with fuel purge
A fuel nozzle assembly includes a flange body including a stem. The flange body defines a flow passage therethrough. The fuel nozzle assembly further includes a conduit assembly having an inner tube that is disposed within an outer tube. A purge passage is defined radially between the inner tube and the outer tube and a fuel passage is defined within the inner tube. The outer tube and the inner tube are connected to the stem with the inner tube being connected to the stem via a flexible coupling disposed within the purge passage. The purge passage is in fluid communication with an inlet flow plenum and with a plurality of premix tubes of the fuel nozzle assembly. |
| US10634331B1 |
Cordless LED headlight and control thereof
A wireless headlight assembly for attachment to an eyewear frame is disclosed. The wireless headlight assembly comprises a battery pod containing a battery connected to a lower housing element, which controls the application of power from the battery to an attached headlight assembly containing a headlight. |
| US10634330B1 |
Headband assembly
A medical headlamp assembly, including a headlamp subassembly and a headstrap subassembly, that has a headstrap having an interior surface that touches the user's head when the headstrap is being worn. Battery holders are supported by the headstrap away from the headstrap interior surface, so that batteries held by the battery holders have no interior surface that is closer than 2 mm away from the headstrap interior surface, and thereby, away from the user's head. Also, battery contacts are positioned to be contacted by batteries held in the battery holders. Finally, an electrical network is electrically connected to the battery contacts and a headlamp subassembly connector, physically connected to the headlamp subassembly and electrically connects the headlamp subassembly to the electrical network. |
| US10634329B2 |
Lamp unit and manufacturing method thereof
A lamp unit includes: a light source module; and an optical system for projecting light emitted from the light source module with a required light distribution. The light source module includes a thermally-conductive plate, a circuit board attached to the thermally-conductive plate, and a light emitting element mounted on the circuit board and powered via the circuit board. The thermally-conductive plate is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the optical system at a predetermined position with the light emitting element as a reference. |
| US10634326B2 |
Lighting apparatus
Present invention provides for a lighting system constructed and arranged to be positioned within a container having a lid and light mounted thereon wherein said container is constructed and arranged to be buried in the ground in a position such that the lid is substantially congruent with the planar surface of the ground. |
| US10634324B2 |
LED-based illumination assembly with adjustable irradiation angle
A LED (light-emitting diode)-based illumination assembly with an adjustable irradiation angle comprises a conductive threaded protrusion protruding from a hollow cylindrical body and threaded to an electrical bulb-type socket; a vertical elongate guide rod protruding from the base sub-assembly; a fixed LED-module support fixed to a distal end of the vertical elongate guide rod; a movable LED-module support configured to move along the vertical elongate guide rod; a plurality of LED-based illumination modules; a plurality of elongate elastic plate; an irradiation angle adjustment mechanism, wherein the irradiation angle adjustment mechanism is configured to allow operative connection between an outer circumferential surface of the hollow cylindrical body of the base sub-assembly and the movable LED-module support, wherein the irradiation angle adjustment mechanism is configured to allow adjustment of an irradiation angle of the LED-based illumination modules to a selected angle via the operative connection. |
| US10634322B1 |
Quickly assembled ceiling light fixture
A ceiling light fixture includes an embedded box, a mounting board, a ceiling light assembly, and a locking member. The embedded box is inserted into a ceiling. The mounting board is mounted in the embedded box and is provided with two locking slots each including an introducing portion, and a retaining section. The locking member is mounted on the ceiling light assembly and includes two locking portions and a linking portion. Each of the locking portions is introduced into the introducing portion of one of the locking slots. When the locking member is rotated relative to the mounting board, each of the locking portions is moved in the one of the locking slots, and is locked in the retaining section of the one of the locking slots, such that the locking portions are locked by the mounting board. |
| US10634320B2 |
Lighting fixture mounting systems
Example embodiments provide lighting fixture mounting kits for mounting a flat panel lighting fixture to a mounting surface. The lighting fixture mounting kits may comprise a mounting portion (e.g., a mounting plate) and a lighting fixture. The mounting portion may be secured relative to a mounting surface and may comprise mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be secured relative to the mounting portion, and may comprise fixture catches configured to selectably engage the mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be slidable relative to the mounting portion between an engaged configuration in which the fixture catches are engaged with the mounting catches; and a disengaged configuration in which the fixture catches are disengaged from the mounting catches. When in the disengaged configuration, the lighting fixture is pivotable away from the mounting portion to facilitate access to a back portion of the lighting fixture. |
| US10634318B2 |
Landscape lighting assembly having stackable gobo sections
A lighting assembly is provided including a base configured to support the lighting assembly, a plurality of gobo sections configured to be vertically stacked upon the base, at least one illumination element located internal to the lighting assembly, such that light from the at least one illumination element is cast through at least one of the plurality of gobo sections, and an assembly top configured to enclose a top side of an upper most gobo section of the plurality of gobo sections. The base and the plurality of gobo sections comprises complementary alignment couplings that are removably connected when stacked. |
| US10634314B2 |
Light source device, projector apparatus equipped with light source device, and illuminating apparatus equipped with light source device
A light source device includes a semiconductor laser that outputs laser light, a polarization rotator that rotates a polarization plane of the light, a polarization splitter that transmits and reflects the light in accordance with the polarization plane, and a fluorescent body that emits light by being excited by the laser light. The light source device controls an amount of the light that excites the fluorescent body by controlling a rotational angle of the polarization plane in the polarization rotator in a time-series fashion. |
| US10634308B2 |
Lighting device for a motor vehicle
A lighting device for a motor vehicle has a ventilating device for ventilating the interior of the lighting device. The ventilating device has at least one separate component which is connected to a lower housing wall of the lighting device in the region of a ventilation opening in the housing wall, and through which component external air can pass into the interior. The component is embodied as an air-guiding element by which a slip stream can be selectively deflected from the outside onto at least one specific partial region of a lens of the lighting device. The ventilation and therefore the demisting of the lighting device is significantly improved. |
| US10634305B1 |
Programmable automobile light bar
A light bar has a circuit board positioned within a housing and having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) is configured to transmit light. The housing has wiring electrically connected to a controller. The controller is configured to receive signals from the electrical system of the vehicle, interpret the signals received from the electrical system of the vehicle, and in response automatically control illumination of independently controllable segments of the vehicle light bar. The controller is initially programmed to perform specific function(s) and/or strobe according to specific patterns and is thereafter at least partially restricted from being reprogrammed by a user to serve other function(s), either by restricting the emission of light in at least one color and/or preventing specific strobing pattern(s). |
| US10634303B2 |
Optical unit
The control part controls a timing of changing the light emission intensity of the first light source and a timing of changing the light emission intensity of the second light source such that a first light-shielding portion is formed in a part of the first irradiation pattern, a second light-shielding portion is formed in a part of the second irradiation pattern so as to overlap with the first light-shielding portion, and a range of the first light-shielding portion and a range of the second light-shielding portion are deviated from each other. |
| US10634301B2 |
Light guiding lens for a vehicle headlamp
A headlamp lens includes a transparent body having at least one light tunnel defining at least one entry area, and a light-directing part with at least one optically active light exit area. The light entry area merging into the light-directing part at a sharp end to project a light/dark boundary by means of light coupled or radiated into the light entry area. |
| US10634296B2 |
Luminous flux control member, light-emitting device, planar light source device, and display device
This luminous flux control member has: a plane of incidence having a first incidence plane and a second incidence plane; an emission plane; and a second concavity. The luminous flux control member satisfies the expression h1 |
| US10634294B1 |
Method of making a wavelength specific light source
A light source is realized in a wall portion and a base portion forming a flexible structure, the wall portion having a plurality of inward facing LEDs, a bottom edge of the wall portion being adjacent to an edge of the wide portion. The resulting well is subsequently filled with a material to form an optical cavity, the height of the resultant optical cavity being matching a top edge of the wall portion. The top surface of the optical cavity is spin coated with a thin layer of quantum dots which serve to shift a wavelength of light emitted from the LEDs. Finally, a protective layer is applied to fix and protect the thin layer of quantum dots. Thus, a light source is realized which can reliably provide light at a specific wavelength defined by the interaction between the LEDs and quantum dots. |
| US10634292B1 |
LED lamp with shell and holder inserted therein
An LED lamp includes a shell, a holder, LED strings and a circuit board. The shell includes a top strip and two lateral strips each of which includes a curved section extending from the top strip, a hemi-circular section extending from the curved section, and a straight section extending from the hemi-circular section and including a reflective face. The holder is inserted in the shell and formed with a middle strip and two lateral strips each of which includes an upper section extending above the middle strip and a lower section extending below the middle strip. The lower section of each lateral strip of the holder is inserted in a groove defined by the hemi-circular section of a corresponding lateral strip of the shell. The LED strings are connected to the holder. The circuit board is connected to the holder. |
| US10634291B2 |
LED tube lamp
The invention involves an LED tube lamp, which comprises a lamp tube, which includes a light transmissive portion, a reinforcing portion and an end cap. The LED tube lamp further includes an LED light assembly, which includes an LED light source and an LED light strip. The light transmissive portion is fixedly connected to the reinforcing portion. The LED light strip abuts against the reinforcing portion, which holds the LED light assembly in place. The LED light source is thermally and electrically connected to the LED light strip, which is in turn thermally connected to the reinforcing portion. The end cap is attached to an end of the lamp tube. A ratio of a cross-sectional area of the reinforcing portion to a cross-sectional area of the lamp tube is from 1:3 to 1:30. |
| US10634290B2 |
LED tube lamp
An LED tube lamp comprises a lamp tube, two end caps attached at two ends of the lamp tube respectively, a power supply disposed in one of the two end caps or separately in both of the end caps, an LED light strip disposed inside the lamp tube and a protective layer disposed on the LED light strip. The LED light strip comprises a mounting region and a connecting region. The plurality of LED light sources is mounted on the mounting region and two soldering pads are disposed on the connecting region. The mounting region and the connecting region are electrically connecting the plurality of LED light sources with the power supply. The protective layer comprises a plurality of first openings arranged on the mounting region for accommodating the LED light sources and two second openings are arranged on the connecting region for accommodating the two soldering pad. |
| US10634289B2 |
LED lamp with a transparent tube and an end cap
An end cap for a retrofit LED lamp includes a transparent tube. An end cap is mounted to an end of the transparent tube. A pair of pins electrically and mechanically connects the LED lamp to a tube holder. The pair of pins extends through the end cap. A protective cap sits over the pair of pins thereby protecting the pair of pins from being touched by a user. |
| US10634287B2 |
Solid state lamp using light emitting strips
In one embodiment, an LED lamp has a generally bulb shape. The LEDs are low power types and are encapsulated in thin, narrow, flexible strips. The LEDs are connected in series in the strips to drop a desired voltage. The strips are affixed to the outer surface of a bulb form to provide structure to the lamp. The strips are connected in parallel to a power supply, which may be housed in the lamp. Since many low power LEDs are used and are spread out over a large surface area, there is no need for a large metal heat sink. Further, the light emission is similar to that of an incandescent bulb. In other embodiment, there is no bulb form and the strips are bendable to have a variety of shapes. In another embodiment, a light sheet is bent to provide 360 degrees of light emission. Many other embodiments are described. |
| US10634283B2 |
Gas supply system and hydrogen station
A gas supply system—includes a compressor unit, an accumulator unit, a pre-cooling system and a housing. In the gas supply system, the compressor unit is vertically arranged and the pre-cooling system is arranged above the accumulator unit in the housing. The compressor unit and the accumulator unit are covered by one rectangular parallelepiped housing. |
| US10634282B2 |
Exoskeletal harness
A harness may be configured to carry a piece of equipment and be worn by a wearer. The harness may comprise, for example, a central mounting plate, an equipment support member configured to support the piece of equipment, one or more vertical support members, and a belt. The equipment support member, the vertical support members, and the belt may be fixedly or removably attached to the central mounting plate. In some instances, an equipment bag may be removably attached to a portion of the harness. The equipment bag may weigh about 25 pounds, and the harness may be configured to be worn for approximately 12 hours at a time. The harness may be configured to transfer the weight of the piece of equipment from the shoulders and chest to the hips and lower back of the wearer. |
| US10634280B2 |
Spring loaded accessory hub
An accessory hub joins accessories such as towel bars and robe hooks to a wall. In order to attach the accessory to the wall, a collet is fastened to the wall. The accessory hub may be joined to the collet with a spring-loaded button extending from the collet that is inserted into a receiver in the accessory hub. A first cleat portion on the collet mates with a second cleat portion on the accessory hub further securing the accessory hub to the collet. The accessory may then be attached to the accessory hub. The accessory hub may be detached from the collet without damaging the wall by depressing the button into the collet and disengaging the first and second cleat portions. |
| US10634279B2 |
Ventilated shelving hook element system and method
A hanger element for one or more receiving bracket apertures that receives a hanging item. The hanger element includes a load bearing, concave shaped flange that attaches to the one or more receiving bracket aperture. A trailing concave shaped, curved hanging structure extends from the load bearing, concave shaped flange. |
| US10634278B2 |
Monitor stand
A monitor stand with a support portion supporting a monitor; a base contacting a placing plane; and a support pillar connecting the support portion and the base. The support pillar includes a plurality of support pillar members provided to overlap one another and the plurality of support pillar members being configured to be slidable one another. The support portion is provided in a first support pillar member which is one of the plurality of the support pillar members. The support pillar includes an interlocking portion configured to extend and shorten the support pillar by sliding the plurality of the support pillar members one another. |
| US10634271B2 |
Bayonet duct coupler assembly for post-tensioned concrete member
A duct coupler assembly includes a female duct coupler, where the female duct coupler is coupled to a first duct segment. The female duct coupler includes a female duct coupler body having an inner surface having an inner diameter and a bayonet slot formed therein. The duct coupler assembly further includes a male duct coupler. The male duct coupler is coupled to a second duct segment. The male duct coupler includes a male duct coupler body having an outer surface having an outer diameter, where the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner surface of the female duct coupler body. The male duct coupler has a bayonet post extending from an outer surface of the male duct coupler body, and the male duct coupler body is positioned within the female duct coupler body such that the bayonet post is positioned within the bayonet slot wherein the male duct coupler is coupled with the female duct coupler. |
| US10634268B1 |
Method and apparatus for multidirectional pipe runners
A multidirectional runner assembly for positioning a carrier pipe within a surrounding casing pipe. Each multidirectional runner assembly has at least one ball transfer assembly at least partially protruding from the runner assembly, in order to contact an inner surface of a surrounding casing pipe. The ball transfer assemblies reduce static and/or kinetic friction forces during installation of a carrier pipe within the central bore of a casing pipe, permit multidirectional orientation of the runners within the casing pipe, and provide greater load support. |
| US10634264B2 |
Indicator of the opening and/or closing status of a tap or a pressure reducer
The invention is directed to an indicator (22) of the opening and/or closing status of a device controlling the flow of a fluid, such as a tap or a pressure reducer for compressed gas, comprising a sleeve-shaped support (24) to rotatably engage with a protruding portion (18) of a body of the device and from which an actuating spindle (20) extends along a longitudinal axis of said device; an indicator sleeve (26) axially sliding along the support (24); a rotor (28) to be fixed to the spindle (20) and comprising at its periphery a least one track (32) with a curved profile; and at least one track follower (30) extending radially from the indicator sleeve (26) through a longitudinal slot (242) in the support (24) and engaging with the at least one track (32). |
| US10634262B2 |
Refrigeration cycle device and three-way flow rate control valve
Disclosed herein are a refrigeration cycle device and three-way flow rate control valve. In a refrigeration cycle device including a compressor, first and second coolers configured to cool first and second storage compartments at least, respectively, and a mixer configured to mix refrigerants that have passed through the first and second coolers, a refrigerant flow path is switched so that refrigerants of first and second flow rates are circulated to the first and second coolers, respectively, while the first and second storage compartments are being cooled, and a refrigerant flow path is switched so that a refrigerant of a specific flow rate, which is smaller than a first flow rate but is not zero, is circulated to the first cooler after cooling of the first storage compartment is completed. |
| US10634261B2 |
Attachment structure for actuator-specific solenoid valve and actuator-equipped valve
An attachment structure for an actuator-specific solenoid valve and an actuator-quipped valve. The attachment structure can be easily applied to or released from any actuator and a solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve can be easily attached to and removed from any position in a side-surface circumferential direction without impairing compactability of the actuator. The attachment structure for an actuator-specific solenoid valve includes a base body provided on a lower part of a cylindrical actuator and an attachment member removably attachable externally from a main body of the actuator, the attachment member having a fixing part formed as being extended at a position close to a side surface of the main body of the actuator and a solenoid valve for fluid control attached to the fixing part, and the attachment member fixing the solenoid valve being provided rotatably about a side surface of the main body of the actuator. |
| US10634260B2 |
Rupture disc with upper lip
A pressure relief valve assembly includes a rupture disc that is shaped to only be inserted into a particular rupture disc cavity in the correct way. The rupture disc includes a cylindrical rupture disc stem and a radially protruding upper lip. A relief valve body in the pressure relief assembly includes an internal radial shoulder at the entrance of the rupture disc that is narrower than the protruding upper lip of the rupture disc but that is wider than the rupture disc stem. The shoulder allows only the rupture disc stem to be inserted into the rupture disc cavity, not the protruding upper lip. Optionally, the relief valve body is marked with some indicia to indicating the direction of inserting the rupture disc stem and/or a shrapnel catcher for trapping shrapnel of the rupture disc upon rupturing. |
| US10634252B2 |
Dual gasket retainers for mating electrical device enclosures
Dual sealing assemblies for mating and isolating a wire chamber from an electronics chamber within an electrical device enclosure is disclosed. The dual sealing assemblies include a dual chamber housing, wherein the dual chamber housing includes an electronics chamber and a wire chamber, and wherein the dual chamber housing isolates the electronics chamber from the wire chamber. The electrical device enclosure includes an electronics chamber cover mateable with the dual chamber housing for enclosing the electronics chamber; and, a wire chamber cover mateable with the dual chamber housing for enclosing the wire chamber. The wire chamber includes a compressible stubbed gasket having at least one locating stub corresponding to a receptacle in the dual chamber housing for positioning and holding the gasket within the top section during assembly. |
| US10634251B2 |
Multi-layer gasket assembly
An improved multi-layer gasket assembly is provided. The gasket assembly includes a plurality of metal gasket layers which have at least one set of axially aligned openings. The plurality of layers includes at least two functional layers, at least one distance layer and at least one stopper layer. Each of the functional layers has at least one embossment bead that is spaced radially from the openings, and the distance and stopper layers are sandwiched between the functional layers. At least one of the stopper and the distance layer has a polymeric coating applied to at least a portion of an exterior surface thereof, and the stopper and distance layers are laser welded together through the polymeric coating. |
| US10634250B2 |
Non-collapsible flexible sealing membrane and seal assembly for rotary shaft equipment
A non-collapsible flexible sealing membrane (or bellows) for incorporation in a mechanical seal assembly and use in rotary shaft equipment. The sealing membrane includes a substantially radially outward extending first flange portion, which can be urged into an axially shiftable ring by a biasing mechanism. The sealing membrane further includes a substantially axially outboard extending second coaxial portion, substantially radially inward of the balance diameter of the seal. The horizontal portion is advantageously held fixed to a stub sleeve by an annular band. The angle between the vertical portion and the horizontal portion of sealing membrane enables directional control of the forces acting on stub sleeve and primary ring. |
| US10634247B2 |
Piston structure for engine
Disclosed is an engine piston structure including an outer peripheral portion (6) formed along an outer shape of a piston (1), and having a predetermined thickness, a pair of piston pin supporters (7) having peripheral walls (7b) having a predetermined thickness, and couplers (8) each coupling the pair of the piston pin supporters (7) to the outer peripheral portion (6). The outer peripheral portion (6) and the peripheral walls (7b) of the piston pin supporters (7) are solid. Each of the coupler (8) is porous. The outer peripheral portion (6), the piston pin supporters (7), and the couplers (8) are made of a metal material and are integrally formed together. |
| US10634246B2 |
Hydraulic piston with cooling and lubrication valve
The hydraulic piston forms a hydraulic chamber with a cylinder and has a cylindrical body which receives a seal and whose external cylindrical surface is housed with little clearance in the cylinder in such a manner as to leave an interstitial space, the cylindrical body being run through by a cooling and lubrication pipe which can be opened or closed by a cooling and lubrication valve which is moved by translation by a valve-actuator in such a manner that fluid can pass via a flow calibration opening from the hydraulic chamber to the interstitial space when the pressure existing in the hydraulic chamber is low and cannot pass when the pressure in the chamber is high. |
| US10634242B2 |
Vehicular shifter device
A vehicular shifter device includes: an operation member; a body portion which supports the operation member to be shiftable from a home position in a predetermined direction, and which causes the operation member after a shift operation to automatically return to the home position; and a control means which controls the range of a transmission on the basis of a shift operation of the operation member. The control means sets the range to a neutral range when the operation member is shifted from the home position in the predetermined direction. The control means switches the range from the neutral range to a travel range when the operation member is shifted from the home position in the predetermined direction again after the shift operation. |
| US10634238B2 |
Chain drive system
An object of the present invention is to provide a chain drive system that can reduce sliding resistance between a chain and a guide shoe, minimize increase of sliding resistance over time, and reduce production cost. Provided is a chain drive system 100 including a plurality of sprockets 101 and 102 over which a chain 130 passes over, and one or more guides 110 and 120 that guide the chain 130. The guides 110 and 120 include integral or separate guide shoes 111 and 121 each having a chain running surface. The chain running surfaces include, in part thereof, a lubricated area 114 where a solid lubricant P is held. |
| US10634233B1 |
Efficiency based gearbox cooling control
A processing system can include one or more processors configured to: automatically transition an operating condition of a gearbox cooling system through a plurality of operating states; determine an efficiency of the gearbox at each of a plurality of the operating states; for each of the plurality of operating states: select a future operating state of the cooling system based on the determined gearbox efficiency at the current operating state. |
| US10634232B2 |
Sealing array for a transmission, in particular for the output shaft of a transmission, and transmission having the sealing array
In a sealing array for a transmission, in particular for the output shaft of a transmission, and a transmission having a sealing array, a spacer ring is situated between a first and a second shaft-sealing ring, a flange part is connected to the coupling flange, in particular by screws, and a coupling flange presses the second shaft-sealing ring against the spacer ring, the spacer ring presses on the first shaft-sealing ring so that the first shaft-sealing ring is positioned against a flange part. The flange part, the coupling flange, the first shaft-sealing ring, the spacer ring, and the second shaft-sealing ring are arranged as a pre-assembled unit, and thus, in particular, as a transportable, integrated unit. |
| US10634227B2 |
Torque converter
A torque converter includes a housing, and a fluid-operated power transmitting portion and a vibration damping device which are accommodated within the housing and which are disposed around an axis such that the vibration damping device is located adjacent to the fluid-operated power transmitting portion in a direction of the axis, the torque converter further includes a space occupying member which occupies a part of a space formed within the housing and between the fluid-operated power transmitting portion and the vibration damping device. The space occupying member comprises a wall surface facing the fluid-operated power transmitting portion in the direction of the axis. A distance in the direction of the axis between a part of the wall surface and the fluid-operated power transmitting portion is smaller than a distance in the direction of the axis between the part of the wall surface and the vibration damping device. |
| US10634224B2 |
Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously and infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a variator is adapted to receive a control system that cooperates with a shift nut to actuate a ratio change in an IVT. In another embodiment, a neutral lock-out mechanism is adapted to cooperate with the variator to, among other things, disengage an output shaft from a variator. Various inventive mechanical couplings, such as an output engagement mechanism, are provided to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT for maintaining a powered zero operating condition. In one embodiment, the output engagement mechanism selectively couples an output member of the variator to a ratio adjuster of the variator. Embodiments of a ratio adjuster cooperate with other components of the IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the IVT. Among other things, user control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. |
| US10634222B2 |
Multi-speed transmission
The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. |
| US10634218B2 |
Multiplying nested gearbox
A transmission apparatus is disclosed. The transmission apparatus includes at least a first gearset and a last gearset. Each gearset includes a sun gear, a set of planetary gears, and a ring gear. The ring gears have splined outer surfaces. Each gearset has a rotational speed and a torque. A drum encloses and mates with the gearsets. The drum has splined inner surfaces that mate with the splined outer surfaces. The last splined outer surface transfers the last torque of the last gearset directly to the drum. The drum transfers at least a portion of the last torque to the first splined outer surface of the first gearset. This reduces the first rotational speed of the first gearset and increases the first torque of the first gearset, thereby reducing the last rotational speed of the last gearset and increasing the last torque of the last gearset. |
| US10634214B2 |
Securing and centering device and vibration damping device including same
A securing and centring device for securing fastening elements of a vibration damping device and for centring said vibration damping device on a component, such as a crankshaft. The securing and centring device may includes a securing mechanism that can be inserted into an opening of the vibration damping device and is configured to secure a fastening element inserted into the opening against falling out, a centering mechanism insertable into a further opening of the vibration damping device and into an assembly opening of said component for positioning and/or centering the vibration damping device and said component relative to each other, and a connecting member connecting the securing mechanism and the centering mechanism. A vibration damping device may include such a securing and centering device. |
| US10634210B2 |
Isolator for a stationary vibration isolation system
An isolator for a stationary vibration isolation system, which is effective in the horizontal and vertical directions, the isolator comprising at least one pneumatic actuator. |
| US10634209B2 |
Controllable shock absorber
A controllable shock absorber may include a cylinder tube with hydraulic fluid, a movable piston that divides the cylinder tube into two working spaces, and a piston rod connected to the piston. Two fluid leadthroughs in the piston may connect the two working spaces. Valve assemblies for damping piston movement in actuating directions may be arranged on the leadthroughs. Each valve assembly may have a pilot control chamber and a valve plate movable between open and closed positions. The valve plate can be prestressed into the closed position by pressure loading the pilot control chamber. Pressures in the pilot control chambers can be set by a pilot control valve having a valve body that is movable between open and closed positions. An outflow cross section between the pilot control chambers and the working spaces is settable. First and second outflow paths may adjoin the valve body on the outflow side, the first outflow path being closed when an actuator for actuating the position of the valve body is inactive. A closing element separate from the valve body may be provided for closing the first outflow path. |
| US10634208B2 |
Bearing member, and vibration damping device using same
An object of the present invention is to provide a vibration damping device including a bearing member capable of achieving simplification of configuration in the vibration damping device, reducing frictional force during operation, and having an excellent wear resistance. A vibration damping device of the present invention includes a bearing structure, in which a metal bush (bearing member) has a resin layer on a side defined as a friction sliding surface of a base member, the resin layer includes polytetrafluoroethylene and a tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer resin, and the metal bush is lubricated by a magneto-rheological fluid composition. |
| US10634207B2 |
Damping force control type shock absorber
A damping force control type shock absorber capable of achieving both air bleeding performance and damping force responsiveness at reduced cost. When a pilot valve (47) is closed during the extension stroke of a piston rod (6), a cylinder upper chamber (2A) is communicated with a back-pressure chamber (46) through a passage (73) including an orifice (76), a communicating passage (70), a pilot chamber (33), and a communicating passage (50). At this time, the cylinder upper chamber (2A) is not communicated with a cylinder lower chamber (2B); therefore, damping force responsiveness is ensured. Further, because there is no need to provide a check valve in the passage, it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing cost. Further, air entering the pilot chamber (33) moves upward through the communicating passage (70). Therefore, the air can be discharged into the cylinder upper chamber (2A) through the passage (73). |
| US10634204B2 |
Dynamic damper
A dynamic damper includes a tubular member, a mass body, a protruding section, an elastic coupling section, a fastening member, and a projecting section. The protruding section is positioned toward the second end of the tubular member with respect to the projecting section. The projecting section and the protruding section overlap in the axial direction of the tubular member at any position reached by relatively rotating the mass body around the axial center of the tubular member with respect to the tubular member. |
| US10634202B2 |
Electric linear motion actuator and electromechanical brake system
A locking mechanism capable of locking and unlocking the rotation of the rotor shaft of an electric motor is constituted by a plurality of recesses formed in one side surface of one gear of a plurality of gears of a reduction gear mechanism. A locking pin is movable toward and away from the recesses, and is configured such that when the locking pin moves toward the recesses, the locking pin engages in one of the recesses and locks the one gear. A linear solenoid is configured to move the locking pin toward and away from the recesses, and a protrusion extends from one end surface of each recess. |
| US10634199B2 |
Method for operating a clutch
Operating a clutch assembly of a vehicle drive train, the clutch assembly comprising a clutch with a clutch component that exchanges heat at least indirectly with a medium which is conducted at least partially in the clutch, comprises at least: a) determining an operating point parameter which is representative of a current operating state of the clutch; b) determining a first thermal property parameter of the medium, as a function of the determined operating point parameter; c) determining a second thermal property parameter of the at least one clutch component; d) calculating a component temperature of the at least one clutch component as a function of at least the following three values: a further component temperature of a further clutch component, the first thermal property parameter, and the second thermal property parameter; and e) adapting activation of the clutch as a function of the calculated component temperature. |
| US10634197B2 |
Clutch mechanism and method for controlling fan speed
A clutch mechanism includes a control member. The control member is adapted to receive motive power and includes a first dry clutch member and a first viscous clutch member. The clutch mechanism further includes an output member that includes a second dry clutch member and a second viscous clutch member. The first and second dry clutch members form a dry clutch and the first and second viscous clutch members form a viscous clutch. The clutch mechanism further includes an actuation arm coupled to at least one of the control and output members. The actuation arm is selectively controllable to effect relative movement of the control and output members such that one of the dry and viscous clutches is selectively engaged. |
| US10634196B2 |
Double clutch apparatus for hybrid electric vehicle
A double clutch apparatus for a hybrid electric vehicle for transmitting torques of an engine and a motor to first and second input shafts includes two clutches formed in a volume between the rotor and the two coaxial input shafts, two slave cylinders operating the two clutches, an engine clutch shaft coaxially disposed between the two input shafts and an engine output shaft and connected to the rotor, an engine clutch disposed between the engine output shaft and the engine clutch shaft, and a third slave cylinder operating the engine clutch. |
| US10634195B2 |
Seal for a constant velocity joint
A constant velocity universal joint includes a body which encloses the constant velocity joint components and provides a smooth outer surface. A semi-rigid plastic boot has a spherical surface sized to generally match the outer surface of the body. The material of the boot is sufficiently elastic to allow the boot to fit over the body, yet sufficiently resilient to snap the open end closed after the boot is placed over the body to provide a substantial seal preventing entry of debris under the seal. A retaining ring is positioned on the boot near the truncated end, the ring establishing the location of an elastic seal that contacts the outer surface of the body. |
| US10634193B2 |
Rotary seal
A rotary seal is used for a horizontal rotation axis or an inclined rotation axis, and has a slinger including a cylindrical portion and an outward flange portion, a core metal including a cylindrical portion and an inward flange portion, and a seal member including a base joined to the core metal and an axial lip brought into sliding contact with an axially inner surface of the outward flange portion. The rotary seal includes a lip wetting inhibitor located radially outward of the axial lip, in which a gap is provided between a tip end of the lip wetting inhibitor and the axially inner surface of the outward flange portion, and the tip end of the lip wetting inhibitor does not contact the axially inner surface even if the lip wetting inhibitor is applied with a water pressure and elastically deformed. |
| US10634188B2 |
Rotors for rotating machines with hollow fiber-reinforced composite shaft
Rotating machines and rotors therefor are disclosed. The bearings may be magnetic bearings configured to magnetically levitate the rotor. The rotors may include a hollow fiber-reinforced composite shaft and a magnetic bearing rotor core disposed on the shaft and configured for use with the magnetic bearing. In some examples, the rotating machines may be electrical machines. |
| US10634182B2 |
Shim plate
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a shim plate which is inserted between components that are assembled to and disassembled from one another via at least one shaft may be provided. The shim plate includes a plurality of plate pieces that are separable from one another, wherein the plurality of plate pieces are configured such that one plate piece is connected to the other plate piece in a circumferential direction, and an internal ring-shaped empty space is formed. |
| US10634181B2 |
Asymmetrical-force connector system
An asymmetrical-force connector system includes a socket having a longitudinally-oriented shaft bore defining a bore axis. A spring-receiving cavity is coaxial with the bore axis and extends laterally around the shaft bore. The spring-receiving cavity has an inner circumference that is open to the shaft bore. A toroidal canted coil spring is located at least partially within the spring-receiving cavity. The toroidal canted coil spring has an inner spring circumference. A connector pin including a maximum shaft circumference is configured for selective sliding insertion into the shaft bore longitudinally from the front housing face. A v-groove extends laterally inward from the maximum shaft circumference toward the pin axis and defines a minimum shaft circumference. The connector pin is located in a maintenance position within the shaft bore when at least a portion of the toroidal canted coil spring laterally extends into the v-groove beyond the maximum shaft circumference. |
| US10634180B2 |
Clip
A clip may include a base to which an attaching member is connected, and an anchor configured to be attached to a plate-shaped subject member and having a pillar, at least one pair of flexible engagement strips and at least one pair of blocks. The pillar is configured to be inserted into an attaching hole formed in the subject member. Each of the at least one pair of engagement strips is configured to engage a periphery of the attaching hole when the pillar is inserted into the attaching hole. Each of the at least one pair of blocks has a stopper surface that is configured to prevent each of the at least one pair of engagement strips from being folded back when an extraction load is applied to the anchor in a condition in which the anchor is attached to the subject member. |
| US10634177B2 |
Precursor for a furring channel clip, furring channel clip formed therefrom, method of making a furring channel clip, and method of mounting a furring channel to a load bearing member
Disclosed is a precursor for a clip and a clip formed by the precursor. The clip is configured for mounting a furring channel to a load-bearing member and is a generally U-shaped member having a pair of sidewalls, each of which includes a pair of tabs projecting therefrom. The clip is arranged to receive the load-bearing member between its sidewalls, such that the tabs can be snap-fit under inwardly directed flanges of the furring channel. Also disclosed is a method of forming the clip from the precursor, by bending portions of the precursor to form the sidewalls of the clip, and a method for mounting a furring channel onto a load-bearing member using the clip. |
| US10634176B2 |
Sealed fastener clip with one-step assembly
A system and method including a a fastener clip assembly including a tub configured to engage and be secured to a slot in a chassis. The tub is configured to be secured to the slot bases at least upon the tub comprising two or more tabs. The tabs are attached to the tub along a top portion of each of the tabs, and each of the tabs are configured to bend along the top portion of the tabs. Each of the tabs are configured to bend in response to the tub being inserted into the slot and to bend back to original positions of each of the tabs. Bottom portions of each the tabs secure the tub to the slot. |
| US10634175B2 |
Mounting device for nail strip panels
A mounting device (10) is disclosed having a one-piece body (11). A slot (20) extends into this body (11), and is defined by a slot base (22) and a pair of spaced slot sidewalls (24a, 24b) that each extend from the slot base (22). The slot sidewalls (24a, 24b) are disposed in non-parallel relation to each other. |
| US10634174B2 |
Hydraulic valve
A hydraulic spool valve assembly comprising a housing defining a bore having a longitudinal axis (L), a hydraulic spool valve, a sleeve disposed within the bore and a temperature compensation device disposed between the sleeve and the housing. The hydraulic spool valve having a first end for connection to a drive arm, and an opposing second end disposed within the bore. The sleeve disposed between the hydraulic spool valve and the housing. The temperature compensation device configured to expand in a first longitudinal direction in response to a temperature increase, to oppose movement of the sleeve in an opposing second longitudinal direction caused by the temperature increase. |
| US10634169B2 |
Fan rotor with flow induced resonance control
A rotor for a gas turbine is disclosed which includes alternating first and second set of rotor blades, the first set of rotor blades having a baseline profile and the second set of rotor blades having a profile with a cutback relative to the baseline profile, the cutback removing a portion of the baseline profile surrounding a maximum deflection point of a natural vibration mode. The cutback may be a leading edge cutback at a span position located a distance away from the hub between 50% and 90% of the total span length. The natural vibration mode may be a natural vibration mode higher than the 1st natural vibration mode, more specifically may be the 4th natural vibration mode. |
| US10634166B2 |
Lift out rail system
A lift-out pump disconnect system is mounted to two parallel rails that are affixed to a pump enclosure. The disconnect system has a receiver body that is affixed to the rails and slidable along the rail axes with ear portions. The disconnect system further includes an outlet body that mates to the receiver body using tabs that slide on clamping ramped surfaces on the receiver body. Downward movement of the outlet body causes the clamping ramped surfaces to move the outlet body closer to the receiver body until flat sealing surfaces are in biased contact. |
| US10634165B2 |
Pumping apparatus having a flow guiding element
A pumping apparatus includes an impeller, an inlet housing and at least one flow guiding element. The impeller is rotationally supported for the guidance of a pumpable medium about an axis of rotation. The inlet housing spans a suction region upstream of the impeller. The at least one flow guiding element is at least partly arranged within the suction region and the flow guiding element is provided to guide the medium flow in the direction of the impeller. |
| US10634162B2 |
Axial fan
An axial fan comprises an impeller. The impeller comprises a hub and a plurality of blades disposed on an outer circumference of the hub. A pressure surface of each of the blades is at least partially a convex surface bulging from a suction surface side to a pressure surface side. The convex surface is provided within a predetermined region of the pressure surface of the blade on a hub side. The predetermined region is arranged as part of a radial width of the blade. |
| US10634153B1 |
Apparatus and process for manufacturing a centrifugal pump with a rotor within a single piece housing
A turbopump is formed from a metal additive manufacturing process in which both the housing and the impeller are formed as a single piece with the impeller trapped within the single piece housing. The impeller is formed with an axial bore and a shaft is secured by a tie bolt on one end to secure forward and aft bearings within the housing after the impeller and housing have been formed. |
| US10634152B2 |
Multi-bearing design for shaft stabilization
A centrifugal pump features a bearing housing; a rotor shaft configured in the bearing housing; an impeller configured on the rotor shaft; a sealing arrangement having a seal configured between the rotor shaft and the bearing housing; and a multiple sleeve bearing arrangement positioned on a rotor span between the impeller and the sealing arrangement to provide rotor stabilization, the multiple bearing arrangement having a primary sleeve bearing configured between the rotor shaft and the bearing housing near or in close proximity to the impeller on the rotor span, and a secondary sleeve bearing configured between the rotor shaft and the bearing housing near or in close proximity to the sealing arrangement on the rotor span. |
| US10634146B2 |
Water pumping control device and system
A water pumping control device may include a primary power source and a secondary power source. The primary power source may be configured to provide a primary power input to a processing unit, and the secondary power source may be configured to provide a secondary power input to the processing unit. A primary pump and a secondary pump may be in communication with the processing unit, and the primary pump and the secondary pump may each be variable in speed. The primary pump and the secondary pump may each be in fluid communication with a sump so that when a pump is activated, the pump may remove water from the sump. A water level sensor may be in communication with the processing unit, and the water level sensor may be configured to provide a water level input describing a water level in the sump to the processing unit. |
| US10634140B2 |
Scroll compressor with step
In a scroll compressor that forms two suction volume parts by engaging paired fixed scroll and turning scroll with each other while scroll laps respectively erected on end plates of the fixed scroll and the turning scroll are opposed to each other and driving the turning scroll to revolve around the fixed scroll, out of the two suction volume parts, one of the suction volume parts that is formed close to a suction port provided in a housing is made larger than the other suction volume part. |
| US10634138B2 |
Bidirectionally flow-impinged device for measuring flow processes of fluids
A device for measuring flow processes of fluids includes an inlet, an outlet, a housing in which is arranged a drivable positive displacement flow meter which includes a positive displacement chamber in which a driven impeller is rotatably arranged, a first supply duct connecting the displacement chamber with the inlet, a first discharge duct connecting the displacement chamber with the outlet, a first inlet port, a second supply duct connected to the inlet, a displacement flow meter bypass with a differential pressure sensor, and an evaluation and control unit which controls the displacement flow meter based on a differential pressure applied to the pressure sensor. Cavitation wear of the positive displacement meter is reduced by the first supply duct opening into a front of the displacement chamber via the first inlet port, and the second supply duct opening into a rear of the displacement chamber via a second inlet port. |
| US10634135B2 |
Reduction of cavitation in gear pumps
A fluid gear pump comprising: a first gear including a concentrically disposed first hub portion and a plurality of first teeth; a second gear including a concentrically disposed second hub portion and a plurality of second teeth, wherein at a time in operation the plurality of first teeth and second teeth contact at first and second contact point to create a backlash volume; a first bearing abutting and coaxial to first hub portion; a second bearing abutting and coaxial to second hub portion; and a bridgeland connecting the first and second bearing, the bridgeland separates a low pressure side from a high pressure side, the bridgeland is located such that the backlash volume closes to the high pressure side and opens to the low pressure side when a rate of change of a volume measurement of the backlash volume is decreasing or about equal to zero. |
| US10634134B2 |
Beverage dispenser system with removable pumps
A post-mix beverage dispenser system with removable pumps is disclosed. The system includes a pump enclosure for receiving a plurality of beverage syrup pumps. Each beverage syrup pump may be easily removed from the enclosure and replaced in a tool-less manner. A sensor and control system for the plurality or removable pumps is also disclosed. |
| US10634132B2 |
Integrated pump guard and control interlock
A paint sprayer includes an end bell, a motor connected to the end bell, a pump drive connected to the end bell, a pair of protrusions attached to an extending from the end bell such that each protrusion is cantilevered from the end bell, and a pump assembly comprising a pair of mounting holes and containing a piston. The pair of mounting holes is adapted to receive and slide onto the pair of protrusions to mount the pump assembly on the end bell as well as slide off of the pair of protrusions to remove the pump assembly from the end bell. The pump drive is configured to covert rotational motion output by the motor to reciprocal motion. The pump assembly is configured to pump paint when reciprocated by the pump drive while mounted on the end bell. |
| US10634127B2 |
Linear compressor
A linear compressor is provided that may include a shell provided with a refrigerant inlet; a cylinder provided inside of the shell to form a compression space; a piston that reciprocates inside of the cylinder to compress a refrigerant in the compression space; and a motor assembly that provides a drive force to the piston and provided with a permanent magnet. The piston may include a piston body having a cylindrical outer circumferential surface and a surface-treated area, which may be processed with a material having a predetermined hardness value, and a valve support provided at an end of the piston body and having a suctioning hole be in communication with the compression space. The valve support may form a first non-surface-treated area, which is not surface-treated. |
| US10634124B2 |
Energy-efficient high level device, plant and method for the use of thermal energy of solar origin
A device for storage and exchange of thermal energy of solar origin, which device is configured to receive a concentrated solar radiation using an optical system of “beam down” type, which device comprises: —a containment casing which defines an internal compartment and has an upper opening configured to allow entry of the concentrated solar radiation, which opening puts in direct communication the internal compartment with the external environment having no closure or screen means; —a bed of fluidizable solid particles, received within the internal compartment, which bed has an irradiated operative region directly exposed, in use, to the concentrated solar radiation that enters through said opening and a heat accumulation region adjacent to said operative region; —fluidization elements of the bed of particles, configured to feed fluidization air within the compartment, which fluidization means is configured to determine different fluid-dynamic regimens in the operative region and in the accumulation region, based upon different fluidization speeds, wherein, in use, the particles of the operative region absorb thermal energy from the solar radiation and they give it to the particles of the accumulation region. |
| US10634120B2 |
System and method for controlling thrust and/or tower loads of a wind turbine
A method for controlling loads of a wind turbine includes receiving sensor signals from one or more sensors being indicative of a movement of a nacelle of the wind turbine from a reference point. More particularly, the movement corresponds, at least, to a tilt and/or a displacement of the wind turbine tower and/or nacelle. The method also includes generating a deflection profile of the tower along its overall length from a bottom end to a top end thereof based on the sensor signals. Further, the method includes determining at least one of a thrust or a tower load of the wind turbine from the deflection profile. In addition, the method includes implementing a control action for the wind turbine based on the thrust and/or the tower load. |
| US10634119B2 |
Method of operating a wind turbine yaw assembly
The disclosed describes a method of operating a wind turbine yaw assembly comprising a yaw ring and a number of yaw drive units, wherein a yaw drive unit comprises a pinion arranged to engage with the yaw ring, which method comprises the steps of identifying a damaged tooth on the yaw ring; providing damage descriptor parameters to the yaw drive controller; and controlling a yaw drive unit on the basis of the damage descriptor parameters to reduce the force exerted by its pinion on a damaged tooth. The disclosed further describes a wind turbine yaw assembly, a wind turbine, and a computer program product. |
| US10634114B1 |
Multivane hydrokinetic turbine
A hydrokinetic turbine has upper and lower vane mounts; a main shaft coupling the vane mounts to form an assembly mounted for rotation about a central axis; a set of vanes, each vane mounted between the upper and lower vane mounts for reciprocating rotation about its respective longitudinal axis; a vane angle control mechanism, configured to control angle of the vanes relative to the direction of current so as to provide an angle of attack, relative to the direction of the current, that is cyclically adjusted over the course of rotation of the shaft. A given vane is oriented: (i) substantially transversely to the direction of the current when the assembly's orientation causes the vane to be in a driving mode, and (ii) substantially parallel to the direction of the current when the assembly's orientation causes the vane to be in a driven mode. |
| US10634113B2 |
Inertial water column wave energy converter
Disclosed is a novel device that converts some of the power in ocean waves into electrical power or other means of performing useful work. One or more tubes are arranged so that when the device is in position in a body of water, the tubes are oriented vertically with one end positioned proximate to and/or above the surface of the body of water on which the device floats, and with the other end positioned below the surface of that body of water. In some embodiments, through a differential restriction on the flow of air in and out of an upper end of the tube, the average height of the water inside the tube is different from the average height of the water outside the tube. In some embodiments, a hollow void inside a flotation structure of the embodiment is filled with water to contribute significant mass to the embodiment and increase the momentum associated with its vertical oscillations. Additional elements of the present disclosure include features that protect the device from damage during periods of large waves, and facilitate the powering and cooling of computers and/or other electronic equipment operated therein. |
| US10634111B2 |
Ignition module for internal combustion engine with integrated communication device
An electronic device for the ignition system of an engine, which may incorporate circuitry for voltage amplification via transformer action, while also containing circuitry for sensing operational parameters, circuitry for calculation of derived values from the sensed data or operational parameters, circuitry for storage of the data and derived values, circuitry for engine system control, and circuitry for the wireless communication of data and derived values. |
| US10634109B2 |
Multiple pulse ignition system control
In a general aspect, an ignition circuit can include a control circuit that is coupled with an engine control unit (ECU) to receive a command signal from the ECU. The control circuit can include a multi-pulse generator configured to, in response to the command signal, generate a multi-pulse drive signal. The multi-pulse drive signal can include a first pulse cycle having a first duty cycle, a second pulse cycle having a second duty cycle, and a dwell period during which the multi-pulse drive signal continuously remains at a logic high value. The control circuit can be configured to provide the multi-pulse drive signal to an ignition switch coupled with the control circuit to receive the multi-pulse drive signal. |
| US10634105B2 |
Fuel injection valve
One passage for swirling is formed in an orifice plate fixed on a nozzle body. Two swirl chambers in which fuel is caused to swirl so that the fuel has swirling force are provided at an end of the one passage for swirling on the downstream side of the flow direction of fuel. Therefore, the collision between the swirling flow in the swirl chamber and the fuel flowing in the passage for swirling is mitigated, and the swirling flow can be smoothly produced to promote pulverization of sprays injected from fuel injection ports. |
| US10634103B2 |
Fuel injection valve and fuel injection system
In a fuel injection valve, a movable structure includes: a movable core that includes a first attractive surface and a second attractive surface, which are configured to be attracted toward at least one stationary core when a coil is energized; and an elongated shaft member that has a length, which is measured in a moving direction of the movable structure and is larger than a length of the movable core, which is measured in the moving direction. A modulus of longitudinal elasticity of the elongated shaft member is larger than a modulus of longitudinal elasticity of the movable core. |
| US10634099B2 |
Passive pumping for recirculating exhaust gas
An exhaust gas recirculation mixer includes a convergent nozzle in a flow path from an air inlet of the mixer to an outlet of the mixer. The convergent nozzle is oriented converging toward the outlet of the mixer. The nozzle accelerates the flow to high velocity, which is released as a free-jet. The mixer includes an exhaust gas housing having an exhaust gas inlet into an interior of the exhaust gas housing, and a convergent-divergent nozzle having an air-fuel-exhaust gas inlet in fluid communication to receive fluid flow from the convergent nozzle (i.e., the free-jet), the interior of the exhaust gas housing, and a fuel supply into the mixer. |
| US10634095B2 |
Portable engine working machine and rotary carburetor incorporated therein
To improve responsiveness of fuel supply control, a rotary carburetor 100 has a nozzle 8 including a fuel discharge port 8a and a needle 10 disposed coaxially with the nozzle 8 and disposed with a portion inserted into the nozzle 8. The needle 10 can be displaced relative to the nozzle 8 to change an effective area of the fuel discharge port 8a. The rotary carburetor 100 has an electric motor 14 for displacing the needle 10 along an axis, and a drive mechanism component 12 interposed between the electric motor 14 and the needle 10 and converting a rotational movement of the electric motor into a linear movement. |
| US10634092B2 |
Linkage assembly preventing axial rotation of the link rod
Disclosed is a linkage assembly for a gas turbine engine having a link having a first end, a second end, and a rod extending therebetween, the first end having a first sliding bearing disposed within a first sliding bearing housing, a fastener comprising a first flange and a second flange, a pin extending between the first flange and the second flange, wherein the first sliding bearing is pivotally connected to the pin; and a biasing member secured between the first flange and the sliding bearing housing, the biasing member contacting the sliding bearing housing and biasing the link against rotation about a center axis for the rod of the link. |
| US10634091B2 |
Multi-layered piston crown for opposed-piston engines
A piston crown for a piston of a pair of pistons in a two-stroke, opposed-piston, compression ignition combustion engine has a barrier layer and a conductive layer. The barrier layer at least partially surrounds a combustion chamber formed by the piston crown and an end surface of an opposing piston. The conductive layer connects the crown to the rest of the piston body. The barrier layer and the conductive layer are joined either through welding or through the fabrication process. Optionally, the piston crown includes an insulating layer between the barrier and conductive layers. |
| US10634090B2 |
Piston for an internal combustion engine
A piston for an internal combustion engine with a piston crown and a circumferentially arranged crown edge, whereby, near the periphery of the crown edge, a thermal barrier coating is applied, whereby the thermal barrier coating tapers off before the periphery of the crown edge. |
| US10634089B2 |
Diesel piston with sharp-step profile
A piston for a diesel engine includes a piston body having a skirt and crown. The piston body has portions defining an outer combustion bowl and an inner combustion bowl within the piston body through the crown. The outer combustion bowl has a curved annular side wall extending from the crown surface and an annular flat shelf extending from the curved annular side wall. The new stepped bowl design integrates a bottom profile with smoothly varying curvature and a sharp step at the top. The annular flat shelf is recessed a distance in the range of 2.5-4.5 millimeters from a line coplanar with the crown surface. The piston body defines an outer convex curved surface connecting the curved annular side wall to the crown surface. The outer convex curved surface has a radius of curvature in the range of 0.25-0.75 millimeter. |
| US10634088B2 |
Coolant jacket for a liquid-cooled cylinder head
A coolant jacket is provided for a liquid-cooled cylinder head for an internal combustion engine having a crankcase. The cylinder head has a gas exchange intake side having two gas exchange intake valves and a gas exchange exhaust side having two gas exchange exhaust valves. A fuel injection valve is provided on the intake side and an ignition device is provided on the exhaust side between the gas exchange valves. The coolant jacket extends as a first partial coolant jacket on the exhaust side, coming from the crankcase, between the gas exchange exhaust valves and then radially outside around the ignition device and the fuel injection valve and further in the direction of the intake side and the crankcase. Optimal cooling of the ignition device and the fuel injection valve is achieved which enables high specific powers and pressures leading to fuel consumption and cost advantages. |
| US10634087B2 |
Cylinder block for internal combustion engine
An engine and a method of forming an engine are provided. The engine has a block that defines a cooling jacket extending continuously about an outer perimeter of first and second siamesed cylinders. The block defines a series of head bolt bores intersecting a deck face such that each cylinder is surrounded by four bores. The jacket has a first floor and a second floor. The second floor is offset above the first floor and extends along an intake side of the block between midpoints of the first and second cylinders, respectively. The second floor is configured to decouple a relationship between the cooling jacket and the series of bores for each cylinder and reduce fourth order bore distortion for each cylinder. |
| US10634086B1 |
System and method for estimating cylinder pressures
Methods and systems for operating an engine and determining relative compression ratio differences from a reference cylinder are disclosed. In one example, an engine is rotated via a starter or another type of electric machine and engine deceleration rates related to each engine cylinder are determined. The engine deceleration rates form a basis for compression ratio factors for each engine cylinder. |
| US10634082B2 |
Fuel injector calibration method and apparatus
A method for matching the performance of a plurality of electronic fuel injectors, includes: applying a supply voltage to a control module; applying an operating voltage signal having a pulse width to each of the plurality of electronic fuel injectors individually via the control module; measuring an amount of time that each of the plurality of electronic fuel injectors supplies fuel; individually adjusting an operating voltage supplied to each of the plurality of electronic fuel injectors to cause each of the electronic fuel injectors to deliver fuel for a substantially same amount of time. |
| US10634078B2 |
Methods and systems for an exhaust aftertreatment device
Methods and systems are provided for an aftertreatment system arranged in a vehicle underbody downstream of close-coupled aftertreatment devices, the aftertreatment system including a first aftertreatment device and a second aftertreatment device adjacent one another. In one example, the first aftertreatment device is a hydrocarbon trap and the second aftertreatment device is a three-way catalyst. |
| US10634077B2 |
Method for determining the state of rotation of a camshaft of a vehicle engine
Disclosed is a method for determining the state of rotation of a camshaft of a vehicle engine, notable in that the method for determining the state of rotation of the camshaft determines that the state of rotation of the camshaft is “in the process of stalling”, corresponding to an intermediate state of rotation, when the time elapsed since the last detection of a camshaft wheel tooth-front by the sensor exceeds Tcam_cal, Tcam_cal being defined as the theoretical length of time needed for the camshaft wheel to cover an angular distance equal to the maximum angular distance separating two successive camshaft wheel tooth-fronts at a camshaft rotational speed corresponding to a predetermined low engine speed higher than the minimum engine speed tolerated by the engine. |
| US10634068B2 |
Method and device for controlling the engine braking operation in internal combustion engines
A method and a device for controlling the engine braking operation in internal combustion engines for motor vehicles, wherein the internal combustion engine is operated with direct injection of fuel and a controllable brake flap is provided in the exhaust gas system for retaining exhaust gases in the engine braking operation, and moreover has an exhaust gas recirculation device having an EGR valve that is arranged upstream of the brake flap and a recirculation line that connects the exhaust gas system to the intake system of the internal combustion engine and during the driving operation controls a defined quantity of recirculated exhaust gas with respect to the combustion air. To avoid critical excessive temperatures at the injection valves, in the engine braking operation (MB), the EGR valve (13) is more or less opened in dependence upon operating parameters (n, TE) of the internal combustion engine (1). |
| US10634066B2 |
System and method for controlling valve timing of continuous variable valve duration engine
A method for controlling intake and exhaust valves of an engine includes: controlling, by an intake continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) device, opening and closing timings of the intake valve; controlling, by an exhaust CVVT device, opening and closing timing of the exhaust valve; determining, by a controller, a target opening duration of the intake valve and target opening or target closing timings of the intake valve based on an engine load and an engine speed; modifying, by an intake continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) device, current opening and closing timings of the intake valve based on the target opening duration; and advancing or retarding, by the intake CVVD device, the current opening timing of the intake valve while simultaneously retarding or advancing the current closing timing of the intake valve by a predetermined value based on the target opening duration of the intake valve. |
| US10634061B2 |
Gas turbine engine accessory architecture
A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor, a combustor and a turbine. A housing for the gas turbine engine includes a mount member to define a vertically upper location. Sides of the engine are defined on opposed sides of the mount, with a fuel filter, a fuel pump and a fuel flow meter being positioned on a first side and an oil pump, an oil filter and an oil tank positioned on a second of the sides. |
| US10634060B2 |
Engine door with burst seal
A method and apparatus for a gas turbine engine including a core engine a nacelle surrounding at least a portion of the core engine and defining an interior with an opening. An access door for the opening to provide selective access to the opening where the access door provides pressure relief for the interior. |
| US10634054B2 |
Additive manufactured ducted heat exchanger
A ducted heat exchanger system for a gas turbine engine includes an additive manufactured heat exchanger core with a contoured external and/or internal geometry. A method of additively manufacturing a heat exchanger for a gas turbine engine includes additively manufacturing a core of a heat exchanger to set a ratio of local surface area to flow area to control a pressure drop per unit length along the core. |
| US10634047B2 |
Multiple axle-sleeve driving bidirectional rotating wheel-shaped fan turbine and a bushing wheel-shaped fan compressor
A multiple axle-sleeve driving bidirectional rotating wheel-shaped fan turbine and a bushing wheel-shaped fan compressor, including: a working component, a driving component, a structural and installed component and a starting component. A wheel-shaped fan of the turbine drives a corresponding wheel-shaped fan of compressor to rotate through a driving axle sleeve. A rotating direction of the wheel-shaped fan of the turbine is opposite to a rotating direction of a wheel-shaped fan adjacent to the wheel-fan and rotating speed of the plurality of wheel-shaped fan is different. Each of the auxiliary wheel-shape fans is respectively bushed on each of the wheel-shaped fans of the compressor. A turbojet assembled with this disclosure has a high functionality, a light weight, a quick heat dissipation, an excellent anti-surging and a low energy consumption. |
| US10634040B2 |
Engine air path cooling system
Methods and systems are provided for selectively re-cooling intake air downstream of a charge air cooler. In one example, a system may include a cylinder head defining a plurality of cylinders, the cylinder head including a plurality of inlet ports each fluidically coupled to a respective cylinder, a refrigerant supply, and a refrigerant passage surrounding each inlet port and fluidically coupled to the refrigerant supply, the refrigerant passage shaped to correspond to an outer profile of each inlet port. |
| US10634039B2 |
Cooling apparatus of internal combustion engine
The cooling apparatus of the internal combustion engine according to the invention executes an incompletely-warmed state control for supplying the cooling water to the cylinder block water passage from the cylinder head water passage without flowing the cooling water through the radiator and supplying the cooling water to the cylinder head water passage from the cylinder block water passage when the temperature of the cooling water is lower than the engine completely-warmed water temperature at which the engine is estimated to be warmed completely. |
| US10634030B2 |
Nitrous oxide removal catalysts for exhaust systems
A nitrous oxide (N2O) removal catalyst composite is provided, comprising a N2O removal catalytic material on a substrate, the catalytic material comprising a rhodium (Rh) component supported on a ceria-based support, wherein the catalyst composite has a H2-consumption peak of about 100° C. or less as measured by hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR). Methods of making and using the same are also provided. |
| US10634029B2 |
Mobile selective catalyst reduction system
The present application provides a mobile selective catalyst reduction system for use at a remote location. The mobile selective catalyst reduction system may include a first trailer with an ammonia delivery system and a tempering air system mounted thereon in whole or in part and a second trailer with a selective catalyst reduction section mounted thereon in whole or in part. The ammonia delivery system, the tempering air system, and/or the selective catalyst reduction section are permanently mounted on the first trailer or the second trailer for use at the remote location. |
| US10634024B2 |
Exhaust tube and tuning tube assembly with whistle reduction feature
A vehicle exhaust system component includes an exhaust tube defining an exhaust gas flow path, a side branch tuning tube connected to the exhaust tube at an interface, and a porous structure associated with the exhaust tube to reduce noise generated at the interface. In one example, the porous structure comprises a perforated orifice in the exhaust tube. In another example, the porous structure comprises a mesh screen or mesh sleeve. |
| US10634023B2 |
Volume flow control valve
The invention relates to a volume flow control valve with a control function for ventilating the crankcase of an internal combustion engine in a housing between a crank chamber of a crankcase and an intake tract with at least two openings between the crank chamber and the intake tract. |
| US10634021B2 |
Fluid method and system
An apparatus configured to control fluid distribution in a fluid circulation system. The fluid circulation system is coupled to a fluid container that includes a fluid supply port configured to couple to a fluid supply line of the fluid circulation system, a fluid return port configured to couple to a fluid return line of the fluid circulation system, and a breather port. The apparatus is configured to cause fluid to flow into the fluid container from the fluid circulation system while inhibiting outflow of the fluid from the replaceable fluid container into the fluid circulation system, so as to collect the fluid in the replaceable fluid container, and to cause a gas to flow from the replaceable fluid container through the breather port while inhibiting outflow of the fluid from the replaceable fluid container into the fluid circulation system. |
| US10634019B2 |
Rocker arm control systems
Systems for valve actuation in internal combustion engines with a dedicated rocker for actuating the at least one of two or more engine valves in a braking operation may include a biasing component, such as a compression spring, tension spring, spring catch, hydraulic actuator, pneumatic actuator for biasing the dedicated rocker in a biased direction away from the motion source, and a limiting component, such as a physical stop including a set screw or a stop integrated in the biasing component, for limiting the motion of the dedicated rocker in the biased direction. The biasing component and limiting component maintain the dedicated rocker in a controlled state and a positive, neutral position during operation. |
| US10634017B2 |
Variable valve timing control device
A variable valve timing control device includes a phase detecting portion; a phase control portion driving an electromagnetic solenoid while obtaining a detection signal detected by the phase detecting portion to set a spool to one of a phase control region and a lock region; and a boundary memory portion memorizing a boundary electric current value for referring a boundary between the phase control region and the lock region when the phase control portion operates a phase control; and a characteristic calculation portion obtaining the boundary electric current value by calculation, the boundary electric current value supporting the boundary between the phase control region and the lock region based on solenoid characteristic information of the electromagnetic solenoid and valve characteristic information of an electromagnetic control valve, the characteristic calculation portion memorizing the boundary electric current value to the boundary memory portion. |
| US10634015B2 |
Continuous variable valve lift apparatus and engine provided with the same and varying valve lift according to operation conditions of engine
A continuously variable valve lift apparatus may include a camshaft, a cam portion on which two cams are formed and on which a rotation member is formed between the cams, a slider housing into which the rotation member is rotatably inserted, and rotatable around a pivot shaft, a control portion configured to selectively change a position of the slider housing, an output portion contacting the cams, rotatable around the pivot shaft and on which a valve shoe is formed, and a valve device configured to be driven by the valve shoe. |
| US10634014B2 |
Variable valve drive with a sliding cam system for an internal combustion engine
A variable drive for an internal combustion engine with a first gas exchange valve, in particular outlet valve, and a second gas exchange valve, in particular outlet valve. The variable valve drive has a sliding cam system. The sliding cam system has an axially displaceable cam carrier which, for the first gas exchange valve, has only two cams, namely a first cam and a second cam offset axially with respect thereto, and, for the second gas exchange valve, has only two cams, namely a third cam and a fourth cam offset axially with respect thereto. The first cam, the second cam, the third cam and the fourth cam differ from a zero lift cam. The first cam and the third cam are identical in design. The second cam and the fourth cam differ in design. |
| US10634013B2 |
Method for liquid air energy storage with semi-closed CO2 bottoming cycle
A proposed method provides a highly efficient fueled power output augmentation of the liquid air energy storage (LAES) through its integration with the semi-closed CO2 bottoming cycle. It combines the production of liquid air in air liquefier during LAES charge using excessive power from the grid and an effective recovery of stored air for production of on-demand power in the fueled supercharged reciprocating internal combustion engine (ICE) and associated expanders of the power block during LAES discharge. A cold thermal energy of liquid air being re-gasified is recovered for cryogenic capturing most of CO2 emissions from the facility exhaust with following use of the captured CO2 in the semi-closed bottoming cycle, resulting in enhancement of total LAES facility discharge power output and suppressing the thermal NOx formation in the ICE. |
| US10634012B2 |
Flow and pressure estimators in a waste heat recovery system
An apparatus includes a pump circuit structured to receive pump data indicative of an operating characteristic of a pump feeding a fluid to a waste heat recovery (WHR) system; a flow circuit structured to receive valve position data indicative of a position of a valve downstream of the pump, estimate a flow rate of the fluid exiting the pump, and estimate the flow rate of the fluid exiting the valve; and a pressure circuit structured to receive pressure data indicative of the pressure of the fluid exiting the valve, estimate a change in pressure of the fluid across the WHR system, and determine a pressure of the fluid in a hot section of the WHR system based on the pressure of the fluid exiting the valve and the change in the pressure of the fluid across the WHR system. |
| US10634011B2 |
System and method for controlling a closed loop working on a rankine cycle with a tank and a pressure regulating device
The present invention is a device and method for controlling a closed loop (10) working on a Rankine cycle comprising a compression and circulation pump (12) for the liquid fluid, a heat exchanger (20) swept by a hot source (C) for evaporation of the fluid, expansion device (32) for the fluid in vapor form, a cooling exchange (44) swept by a cold source (F) for condensing the working fluid, a working fluid receiving tank (50) and working fluid circulation lines (60, 62, 64, 66, 68). The tank (50) is connected to a pressure regulating system (52, 54). |
| US10634009B2 |
Datum positioning in dies
An assembly for hot forming a component includes first and second location features reversibly attached to a sheet metal element that forms the component. The assembly is loaded into a high temperature forming rig by loosely locating the location features into corresponding datum features in a forming tool. As the assembly heats up, the location features locate accurately with the datum features. Thus, the assembly can be accurately located onto the tool accurately and with minimal opening of the hot forming rig, thereby improving efficiency and safety. |
| US10634007B2 |
Rotor support system having a shape memory alloy
A rotor support system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The rotor support system includes a bearing support flange, a frame support flange proximate to the bearing support flange, a fastener between the bearing support flange and the frame support flange, a damping component, and an axial retainer. The damping component includes a super-elastic shape memory alloy. The fastener is configured to fail when a load on the fastener exceeds a threshold value and the damping component is configured to deform from a normal state to a deformed state after the fastener fails. The axial retainer is configured to retain the bearing support flange and the frame support flange within an axial displacement from each other after the fastener fails. A radial gap exists between the bearing support flange and the frame support flange when the damping component is in the normal state. |
| US10634005B2 |
Flow metering and retention system
A flow metering and retention system includes a first disk that is annular in shape surrounding a centerline and extending axially along the centerline, a first coverplate axially rearward of the first disk with the first coverplate having an axially rearward extending arm, a second disk that is annular in shape surrounding the centerline and rearward of the first coverplate, a second coverplate at least partially between the first coverplate and the second disk; and a ring adjacent to the radially outer side of the slot of the second disk. The second disk has a slot into which the arm of the first coverplate extends with the slot having a radially outer side and a radially inner side, and the ring is configured to meter air flowing between the radially outer side of the slot and the arm of the first coverplate. |
| US10634003B2 |
Methods and apparatus to control the actuation of regulators including a loading chamber
Methods and apparatus to control the actuation of regulators including a loading chamber are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first pneumatic regulator including a loading chamber, the first pneumatic regulator to flow fluid toward a downstream process; a second pneumatic regulator coupled between the loading chamber and the downstream process, the second pneumatic regulator to control an actuation of the first pneumatic regulator during normal operation based on a pressure difference between a first pressure downstream of the first pneumatic regulator and a second pressure within the loading chamber; and a valve coupled between the loading chamber and the downstream process, the valve to control the actuation of the first pneumatic regulator during a shut-down event. |
| US10633997B2 |
Inter stage seal housing having a replaceable wear strip
An inter stage seal housing for a turbine engine having upper and lower half inter stage seal housings in which a contact sealing surface of the seal housing is restored after an interval of engine operation. The contact sealing surface is restored by fitting a replaceable wear strip on the downstream sealing surface of the seal housing. In order to fit the replaceable wear strip, a circumferential groove is machined along an outer peripheral edge of the seal housing. The groove is machined to include axial location and radial retention such that the wear strips can be slid into the upper half and lower half inter stage seal housing circumferentially from the horizontal joint. The groove includes through holes and the wear strips include corresponding threaded holes such that the wear strips can be fastened in the groove by fasteners and fastener retention hardware. |
| US10633996B2 |
Turbine cooling system
A turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The turbine assembly includes a turbine vane and an annular turbine shroud. The turbine vane has an airfoil extending through a primary gas path and is formed to include cooling passages sized to conduct cooling air from an inlet aperture to a discharge aperture. The turbine shroud is adapted to extend around a bladed turbine wheel to resist gasses from passing over turbine blades without interacting with the turbine blades. The turbine shroud includes a ceramic matrix composite blade track having a radially-inwardly facing inner surface arranged in confronting relation with the primary gas path. |
| US10633987B2 |
Simplified pitch actuation system for a turbine engine propeller
A pitch actuation system for a turbine engine propeller, comprising an actuator, a movable part of which is designed to be connected to blades of the propeller so as to rotate said blades relative to blade pitch-setting axes, wherein the actuator is an electromechanical actuator and comprises at least two electric motors for driving a common rotor, and a transmission screw rotated by the common rotor, and in that the system further comprises a nut, through which the transmission screw passes and which is designed to cooperate with the blades so as to move them. |
| US10633986B2 |
Platform with axial attachment for blade with circumferential attachment
A wheel assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a disk, a plurality of blades, and a plurality of platforms. The disk is configured to rotate about an axis during operation of the gas turbine engine. The blades each include a circumferentially extending attachment feature that is received in the disk. The platforms each have an axially extending attachment feature that is received in the disk. |
| US10633985B2 |
System having blade segment with curved mounting geometry
A system includes a blade segment having a blade and a mounting segment coupled to the blade. Additionally, the mounting segment includes a first contact face and a second contact face, wherein the first and second contact face are concave with respect to a longitudinal axis of the blade segment. To reduce stresses within the mounting segment, the mounting segment further includes a lower face coupling the first contact face and the second contact face, wherein the lower face is convex across the longitudinal axis of the blade segment. |
| US10633983B2 |
Airfoil tip geometry to reduce blade wear in gas turbine engines
An airfoil for use in a turbomachine includes a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall coupled to the pressure sidewall. The suction sidewall and the pressure sidewall define a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge and the trailing edge define a chord distance. The airfoil includes a tip portion extending between the pressure sidewall and the suction sidewall. The tip portion includes a planar section and a recessed section. The recessed section extends adjacent to the planar section such that a thickness of the planar section is less than a thickness of the airfoil. The recessed section is offset a predetermined distance from the leading edge and the trailing edge along the chord distance. |
| US10633981B2 |
Airfoil tip pocket with augmentation features
A component for a gas turbine engine includes, among other things, an airfoil that includes a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that meet together at both a leading edge and a trailing edge, the airfoil extending radially from a platform to a tip, a tip pocket formed in the tip and terminating prior to the trailing edge, and one or more heat transfer augmentation devices formed in the tip pocket. |
| US10633975B2 |
Device for producing, repairing and/or replacing a component by means of a powder that can be solidified by energy radiation, method and component produced according to said method
The invention relates to a device for producing, repairing and/or replacing a component, particularly an aircraft component, by means of a powder that can be solidified by energy radiation of an energy radiation source, characterized in that the device comprises an application unit that is designed such that the powder can be applied onto an uneven surface by means of the application unit. |
| US10633971B2 |
Bit holder with enlarged tire portion and narrowed bit holder block
A bit assembly includes a base block and a bit holder having a forward body portion and a shank. The forward body portion includes an enlarged tire portion to deflect material and particles removed from the terra firma and protect the base block from damage. The base block includes a base and a shortened front end. The enlarged tire portion has dimensions that cover at least all of the shortened from end. The dimensions of the tire portion can also extend beyond the dimensions of the shortened front end. |
| US10633968B2 |
Controlled pressure pulser for coiled tubing measurement while drilling applications
An apparatus and system for generating pressure pulses for enhancing and completing a well bore within a coiled tubing assembly including: a CT-MWD-FTD tool longitudinally and axially positioned within the center of a main valve assembly including a main valve. The drilling fluid is subsequently split into both an inlet main fluid stream and a pilot fluid stream, wherein the pilot fluid stream subsequently flows such that the pilot fluid recombines with the main flow stream to become a main exit fluid flow. The main exit fluid flow then proceeds toward a motor housing wherein one or more annular pressure sensors measure the pressure of fluid flow with sensors that send signals to a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that controls flow throttling devices which generate controllable, large, rapid and measurable energy pulses. |
| US10633967B2 |
Modular system for geosteering and formation evaluation
A downhole electromagnetic modular system has two or more antenna modules incorporated into a drill string, each antenna module comprising an antenna sub and an antenna. The antenna modules may be spaced apart by one or more spacer modules, battery modules, spacer-battery modules, and/or downhole tools. The connected modules (and/or downhole tools) provide an electrical pathway throughout the modular system. An antenna module may have an inner connector formed on its antenna sub between the antenna of that antenna module and a retainer of that antenna sub. An antenna module may have two antenna groups located towards opposite ends of the antenna module and spaced apart by more than half the length of the antenna module. If an antenna group has more than one antenna, those antennas may be co-located or in proximity to one another. A probe may be held fixed by the retainer of the inner pin connector. |
| US10633963B1 |
Method and apparatus for removing gas from gas producing formations
A method and apparatus for removing dissolved gas from a coal bed or other type of gas bearing formation is provided. |
| US10633962B2 |
Method and system for subsea separation of produced water
Method and system for separation of produced water into a water fraction, a solids fraction and a hydrocarbon fraction, comprising feeding produced water into a collapsible flexible bag maintained subsea by a protection structure; operating the flexible bag at an overpressure and thereby providing a predefined geometry of the flexible bag; maintaining the produced water in the flexible bag to allow for gravitational separation of the solids fraction with a higher density than water in a lower section and optionally separation of the hydrocarbon fraction with a lower density than water in an upper section; removing the water fraction from a section above the lower section; optionally removing hydrocarbons from the upper section and replacing the flexible bag to remove the solids fraction. |
| US10633960B2 |
Natural gas apparatus and method for in-situ processing
A natural gas processing system is mounted on at least one mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. A liquid removal tank separates liquid contaminants from the gas. A particulate filter removes particulates from the gas. A membrane separates the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A gas compressor is selectively connected either upstream of the membrane or downstream of the membrane. For low pressure source gas, the upstream connection will compress the natural gas before entering the membrane. For high pressure source gas, the downstream connection will compress the natural gas after exiting the membrane. An electrical generator and an air compressor are provided. A process control is connected to all the valves in the system, all instruments, the gas compressor, the electrical generator, and the air compressor. The process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system. |
| US10633957B2 |
Reducing solvent retention in ES-SAGD
Hydrocarbons in a subterranean reservoir are recovered using Expanding Solvent-Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (ES-SAGD), including recovering hydrocarbons while reducing the solvent retention in the reservoir. Reducing solvent retention improves process economics. |
| US10633956B2 |
Dual type inflow control devices
Inflow control devices that can be used for both viscous and less viscous hydrocarbons. Optimized configurations for passive inflow control devices or ICDs having two types of fluidic pathways are combined in the same device or well in series or in parallel. Also provided, are well configurations that can be used for e.g., steam assisted oil recovery methods, wherein steam flashing is prevented by included dual type passive inflow control devices in the completion. |
| US10633955B2 |
Nano-particle reinforced well screen
A well screen for use in a subterranean well can include a filter with a nano-particle reinforcement. A method of constructing a well screen can include treating a filter with a nano-particle reinforcement. |
| US10633953B2 |
Slurrification and disposal of waste by pressure pumping into a subsurface formation
Computerized method, apparatus, and systems for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility include a network for connectivity of facility equipment, sensor equipment, and control software operated on a computer system. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations performed on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during an injection event. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules and can recommend and implement changes to an injection operation while it is in process, including through automated equipment control. |
| US10633948B2 |
Flow-activated fill valve assembly for cased hole
A differential fill valve assembly for application in float collars or shoes in a well casing can provide a mechanism for releasing a flapper valve by advancing and activating sleeve of the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a backpressure flapper valve and an activating sleeve slidably disposed within a housing. The activating sleeve initially maintains the flapper valve in an open position. The activating sleeve provides at least one ramp on an inner surface thereof. Fluid flow through the activating sleeve generates a pressure differential, across the activating sleeve that produces a net force on the activating sleeve to drive the activating sleeve downward, releasing the backpressure flapper valve. |
| US10633943B2 |
Braking devices for drilling operations, and systems and methods of using same
A brake device for engaging an inner surface of a drill string within a borehole. The brake device has a driving member that defines a plurality of wedge surfaces, a brake retainer that receives at least a portion of the driving member, and a plurality of braking elements positioned in contact with at least a portion of the outer surface of the driving member. The brake retainer has a biasing member that is operatively coupled to the driving member. The biasing member of the brake retainer biases the driving member in a proximal direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the drill string to position the wedge surfaces in contact with corresponding braking elements, and the wedge surfaces drive the braking elements radially outwardly to engage the inner surface of the drill string. The brake device is not coupled to an inner tube assembly. |
| US10633939B2 |
Drilling apparatus
A drilling apparatus (1) is for use on a rotary drilling rig with a top drive which enables circulation and rotation of a drill string (3) to continue uninterrupted during the making of drill string connections. It has a snubber gripping mechanism (10, 9) to enable tool joints (2, 3) to be supported and gripped with a reduced pressure chamber (5) volume and snubbing force, during tool joint connections. The gripping mechanism has gripping pads (14) arranged to move radially by relative rotation of a drive cylinder (34) causing a tapered surface (36) of the drive cylinder (34) to press against or release the pad (14). A guide cylinder (30) supports and guides the pads (14) and collets (13) for retaining a drill string at an upset shoulder (19). |
| US10633936B2 |
Hoisting system
A hoisting system includes a hoisting tower, a yoke which is movable relative to the hoisting tower and which carries a tool, a first winch, a second winch, a first sheave arranged in a top section of the hoisting tower, a second sheave arranged in the top section of the hoisting tower, a first hoisting member arranged to extend from the first winch to the yoke via the first sheave, a second hoisting member arranged to extend from the second winch to the yoke via the second sheave, and at least one first releasable connector which selectively connects the second hoisting member to the yoke. |
| US10633935B2 |
Device for termination of a riser in a floating structure
A device for coupling a riser comprises a flexible joint comprising flanges, a ball joint with a housing comprising a mating face; a connection pipe comprising flanges; a guide pipe comprising a hang off face; a hang off structure underneath a flange of the connection pipe comprising a coned section with a surface contacting the connection pipe, a spline having parts fitting into the connection pipe, hang off segments attached to the hang off structure, the segments providing a load transferring surface; and an adapter fastened to the flexible joint housing comprising a mating surface complementary to a mating surface of the flexible joint housing; support regions; a coned section above a support region, ending at a distance from the hang off structure and in contact with the connection pipe; at least one of the support regions and the flexible joint housing being in contact with the guide pipe. |
| US10633933B2 |
Connection apparatus
A releasable connector apparatus is provided for permitting a releasable connection with an object. The apparatus comprises a connector assembly which includes a connector member moveable between connection and disconnection configurations to facilitate a releasable connection with an object. A connector mandrel comprising a support surface is movable relative to the connector assembly such that alignment of the support surface and the connector member locks said connector member in its connected configuration, and misalignment of the support surface and the connector member permits the connector member to be moved towards its disconnected configuration. A limit arrangement of the apparatus is configurable from an activated state in which movement of the connector mandrel is limited to a first range of movement over which alignment of the support surface with the connector member is maintained, to a deactivated state in which movement of the connector mandrel is permitted beyond the first range of movement to allow misalignment of the support surface and the connector member. |
| US10633932B1 |
System and method to reduce wellbore annular fluid volumes
A system and method for reducing the annular fluid volume in a wellbore to increase the lift efficiency of a lift system. In the preferred embodiment, a plunger lift system is installed in combination with a production tubing containing one or more joints with an increased outer diameter created by surrounding the joints by a material comprised of a differing composition than the composition of the joints. The increased outer diameter joints are placed in the liquid filled portion of the casing annulus above the setting depth of the plunger to reduce the accommodation space to liquids, resulting in a reduced annular liquid volume and an increase in the lift efficiency of the plunger lift system. |
| US10633931B1 |
Support apparatus for supporting down hole rotary tools
A portable mast assembly is comprised of a skid assembly having a horizontally oriented frame comprised of longitudinally extending support beams and a mast assembly having at least two vertically extending columns that are supported directly upon a longitudinally extending mast beam without an intervening track or roller. A means for moving the mast beams along the top of the extending support beams of the frame without a roller is provided. |
| US10633928B2 |
Polycrystalline diamond compacts having leach depths selected to control physical properties and methods of forming such compacts
A method of forming a polycrystalline diamond compact includes forming a polycrystalline diamond material at a temperature and a pressure sufficient to form diamond-to-diamond bonds in the presence of a catalyst; substantially removing the catalyst from a volume of the polycrystalline diamond material from a first surface to a first leach depth; and substantially removing the catalyst from a volume of the polycrystalline diamond material from a second surface to a second, different leach depth. A polycrystalline diamond compact includes a polycrystalline diamond material having a first volume, a second volume, and a boundary between the first volume and the second volume. The first volume includes a catalyst disposed in interstitial spaces between diamond grains. The second volume is substantially free of the catalyst. The boundary's location is selected to control thermal stability and/or impact resistance. |
| US10633925B2 |
Degradation resistant rotary valves for downhole tools
A rotary valve with increased resistance to degradation that can include, a manifold with multiple flow paths, a rotary actuator rotatably mounted within the valve, and a valve seat that is fixedly attached to the manifold, with an end (or component) of the rotary actuator made from silicon carbide diamond (ScD) and the end having a first surface. The valve seat can have a second surface that sealingly engages the first surface. Manufacturing a rotary valve can include combining diamond particles in a press with silicon and applying temperature and pressure to produce a piece of ScD. Interposing a compound between the piece and a structure and brazing them by heating the compound between 700-1200 degrees Celsius. Forming ports and flow paths in the piece by machining the piece with an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) tool. |
| US10633922B2 |
Directional micro lateral drilling system
A flush of directional drilling apparatus for directionally drilling a lateral bore from a main bore, has a casing in the main bore, the casing having at least one lateral exit port, with a fragmentable plug, flush lateral directional drilling tube, and a pre-installed whipstock guide for guiding the flush lateral directional drilling tube into the lateral exit port to drill a directional lateral hole from the lateral exit port. |
| US10633921B2 |
Tool carrier for a well rig
A tool carrier, which is also known as a top drive or a power swivel, for a well operation rig includes link arms coupled between the rotating hook assembly and the lower pipe gripping structure, the link arms each secured to the rotating hook assembly by a first rigid connection and secured to the lower pipe gripping structure by a second rigid connection such that the link arms can extend along well center even when operating in slant. Another tool carrier includes a hinge between the mast and the main housing. The hinge permits the tool carrier to be moved into a more central position when folded onto the rig chassis for transport. |
| US10633920B2 |
Selective activation of motor in a downhole assembly
A downhole assembly and method are provided for selective activation of a motor in a drilling string. The downhole assembly includes a stator and a rotor assembly. The rotor assembly comprises a rotor body having a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, the fluid passage extending through at least part of the length of the rotor; and a ball catch component comprising a receiving end and an interior seat for receiving and retaining a blocking implement, and a fluid passage. When no blocking implement is retained in the rotor assembly, the fluid passage permits flow of drilling fluid entering the receiving end to the fluid passage of the rotor body. The fluid thereby bypasses the motor, which is not activated. When a blocking implement is in place, drilling fluid flows around the ball catch component and into the motor to thereby activate the motor. |
| US10633917B2 |
Device for manually operating a motorized drive of a screen, such as a window covering, and method for saving setting values associated with different positions of the screen
A motorized drive of a window covering provided with a device for manually operating the motorized drive comprising a housing to be attached to the window covering with a pull cord and a push button for manual operation. A switch converts pulling movements on the pull cord into first electrical signals for the motorized drive.Controls are configured to save a setting value associated with a current position of the window covering in a data memory after receiving second electrical signals from the push button.A method for saving setting values associated with different positions of the window covering provided with the motorized drive comprising the steps of saving a current position by manual operation of the pull cord and/or the push button. |
| US10633912B2 |
Device for handling notes of value comprising an intermediate module adaptable to the thickness of the safe wall
The invention relates to a device for handling notes of value, comprising a head module and a safe module for accommodating a cash box. Further, the device has an intermediate module for transmitting a drive force of a drive unit of the head module to a cash box mechanism and/or to transport elements of the safe module. The intermediate module is designed such that it is adaptable to at least two different wall thicknesses of a wall of the safe module so that at least for these two wall thicknesses it can transmit the drive force from the drive unit to the cash box mechanism or the transport elements of the safe module. |
| US10633911B2 |
Outdoor chaise lounge with integrated lock-box and communications system
An outdoor chaise lounge including a lock-box integrated therein. The chaise lounge may have a photovoltaic device mounted to a portion of a seat member where a user rests his or her head, and the lock-box may be positioned below a foot portion of the seat member. The foot portion of the seat member may be configured to be rotated upwards to enable a user to access the lock-box. In an embodiment, electronic devices may be integrated into a member of the chaise lounge, such as a leg member, frame member, or armrest, and be configured to enable a user to order food, beverages, attendants, or perform other communications with a billing or other system of a venue (e.g., hotel, cruise ship, etc.) via a wireless communication. |
| US10633909B2 |
System for remotely actuating a window
A controlled, motorized mechanism to actuate a sash type window opened and closed. The system provides a set of motors, each positioned on either side of a window, that are controlled by a motor controller that receives feedback on the progression of rotation of the motors as they actuate each side of the window. The feedback is then utilized to control each of the motors. This controlled system ensures that one side of the window does not become raised or lowered further in its channel than the opposite side—or “racked”—and thus increase the friction against the frame that would disable any further progress actuating said window. |
| US10633905B2 |
Combined door hinge with variable hydraulic damping and stopper device performance
An apparatus combining a door hinge and a door closer is provided. In one embodiment, the hinge provides a variable hydraulic damping speed control with spring action closing, as well as an optional stop action. In one embodiment, the hinge of the present invention includes an adjustable compression spring to operate the opening and closing of the door. After the door has closed to approximately 20 degrees or so, the hydraulic component of the door may then control the speed of the door preferably from approximately 20 degrees until closed. The hydraulic component can also be adjusted to vary the speed and force of the door opening and closing. A pair of magnets may be present in the control cylinder of the hinge to provide more force to complete the closing function. Additionally, a stop function allows for the door to remain open and in place in one embodiment. |
| US10633904B2 |
Domestic appliance hinge assembly with cylinder alignment shoulder bushing
A hinge assembly is provided for attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper and having a pivot end, the foot engaging a foot receiving portion of the appliance such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance; and a shoulder bushing attached to the pivot end of the foot and to a pivot point of the hinge body such that the foot pivots relative to the hinge body around the pivot point, the shoulder bushing having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion. The pivot end of the foot is fixed to the shoulder bushing at a fixing area of the small diameter portion such that a side surface of the pivot end of the foot is in contact with a side surface of the large diameter portion. |
| US10633902B2 |
Hydraulic door closer capable of reducing oil-pressure therein in high temperature
A hydraulic door closer capable of reducing oil-pressure therein at high temperature, comprises a housing with an oil chamber, an oil storage cavity, and a piston in the housing of the hydraulic door closer. The oil storage cavity is in communication with the oil chamber; when the oil temperature increases, hydraulic oil in the oil chamber and oil storage cavity generates an increased oil pressure move the piston, whereby volume of the oil storage cavity is enlarged, such that oil from the chamber will flow into the cavity, to reduce the oil pressure of the chamber and cavity. When the oil temperature decreases, the oil pressure in the chamber and cavity is reduced, whereby the storage piston restores its original position, whereby volume of the cavity will be reduced, and the oil in the cavity flows back into the chamber. The pressure in the oil chamber is reduced when the hydraulic oil expands due to increased temperature to prevent failure of the seal and to avoid hydraulic oil leakage. |
| US10633900B2 |
Vehicle interior component
A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a door moveable along a track between open and closed positions. The door may move in a direction transverse to the track between offset and biased/centered positions. The door may comprise a spring to bias the door toward the biased position. The spring may move first and second arms of the door against the base to prevent door rotation. The door may move along a biased path and first and second offset paths parallel to the biased path. The component may comprise a mechanism configured to move the door from the open position to the closed position along the offset paths and the biased path. The component may comprise at least one of a console, a floor console, a center console, an instrument panel, a door, a cockpit, a storage compartment. |
| US10633899B2 |
Multi-piece top cap for a geared continuous hinge
A multi-piece hinge cap covers an upper surface of an installed geared continuous hinge to provide ligature resistance with a door supported by the installed geared continuous hinge in a closed position. The multi-piece hinge cap has a frame cap that attaches at a vertical member of a door frame above a frame leaf of the installed geared continuous hinge. Also, the multi-piece hinge cap has a door cap that attaches at the door adjacent to the frame cap and above a door leaf of the installed geared continuous hinge. The frame and door caps each include an upper surface having a downward sloping angle that slopes downward from the door frame and the door, respectively, and extends over the exposed upper surface of the installed geared continuous hinge. |
| US10633897B2 |
Tamper-resistant lock
A tamper-proof lock includes: a housing, shaft/handle, cam, lever, spring, and plate. The shaft is pivotally mounted in a housing orifice, with the cam pivotally mounted to the shaft. The cam has first and second shaped openings at first and second respective radial positions, and an arcuate recess. The lever is secured to the shaft, and has a protrusion that alternately engages each of first and second ends of the arcuate recess to respectively/selectively drive the cam to rotate/counter-rotate in first and second directions, into locked and unlocked cam positions. The spring biases the plate for a protrusion thereon to be respectively received within each of first and second shaped cam openings, when aligned therewith at those cam positions, and for a curved surface of the plate to be correspondingly received within first and second curved cam recesses, respectively, when aligned therewith, which facilitate withdrawal of the plate protrusion. |
| US10633896B1 |
Theft resistant locking device for a roll-up door
The invention is a locking device for securing roll-up doors on tractor trailers and other cargo vehicles. The working parts of the invention are enclosed inside a housing and the invention employs a dual catch-pin system which allows the door to be locked shut with minimal play between the bottom of the door and loading deck of the cargo vehicle. This, the invention is resistant to attempts to slide pry bars or jacks under the door in force breach attempts. |