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| US10646942B2 |
Brazing method for assembling two elements via an intermetallic compound
A brazing method for assembling two elements includes selecting two brazing materials that can generate, when they are heated and melted, an intermetallic compound having a melting temperature which is higher than the melting temperature of each of the selected brazing materials taken individually, positioning the two selected brazing materials between the two elements, heating and melting the two selected brazing materials in order to substantially reach the melting temperature of each of the selected brazing materials so as to achieve the precipitation of an intermetallic compound having a melting temperature which is higher than the melting temperature of each of the selected brazing materials taken individually. |
| US10646940B2 |
Machining method for three-dimensional open flow channel using high-speed arc discharge layered sweep
A machining method for three-dimensional open flow channel using high-speed arc discharge layered sweep, which arranges an axial line of an installation shaft of a tool electrode with six degrees of freedom to be perpendicular to an axial line of a to-be machined work piece in an arc discharge process, with the tool electrode sweeping in a closed path in a plane or a curved surface perpendicular to the installation shaft, wherein the path of the sweeping satisfies: a space of an enveloped space being formed by the tool electrode moving in the path and being coincident with a removed portion of the work piece does not exceed a preset machined cavity of the flow channel. The present invention is based on high-speed arc discharge of hydrodynamic arc breaking and realized layered milling and surface machining for three-dimensional open flow channels. |
| US10646936B2 |
Machining tool and method for manufacturing a machining tool
A machining tool, in particular a drill carrier tool, includes a monolithic base body extending in the axial direction which, at least in one section, has a porous or grid-like core structure that is encased in a solid outer jacket. These measures allow less material to be used, while maintaining good mechanical properties. The porous or grid-like core structure is simultaneously used for transporting coolant. The base body is manufactured in particular by means of a 3D printing method. |
| US10646934B2 |
Drill
The negative land includes: a first region in which a space between the upper cutting edge and the lower cutting edge becomes wider toward the outer circumferential surface; and a second region which is continuous to the first region and in which the space becomes wider toward the rotation axis. In a cross section perpendicular to the rotation axis, the rake face includes a return face continuous to the outer circumferential surface, the return face being recessed opposite to a rotation direction of the drill. When a first boundary represents a boundary between the outer circumferential surface and the first region and a second boundary represents a boundary between the first region and the second region, a length of the first boundary is larger than a length of the second boundary in a direction parallel to the rotation axis. The second boundary is continuous to the return face. |
| US10646930B2 |
System and method for precisely drilling matched hole patterns using surface mapped features
A system and method is disclosed for performing matched drilling operations on mating first and second workpieces. A microscopic camera is mounted on a movable spindle holding a tool. A micro-adjustment mechanism on the spindle controllable moves the tool. A template is provided that is mounted to the first workpiece and to the second workpiece. A controller receives images of the template from the microscopic camera at each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece and identifies microscopic features on the template associated with each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece. The controller compares microscopic features within received images of the template at each of the predetermined positions on the second workpiece associated with microscopic features of a corresponding image of the first workpiece to calculate a necessary offset adjustment that is applied to the micro-adjustment mechanism before each operation on the second workpiece. |
| US10646928B2 |
Screwing tool, tool holder, and tool assembly including the screwing tool and the tool holder
A screwing tool includes a tool head and a tool shaft having an external thread. A first support section is disposed between the tool head and the external thread, and a second support section is disposed between the external thread and a free end of the tool shaft. The second support section has radially outwardly projecting supporting elements that are disposed at a distance from each other in the circumferential direction. |
| US10646924B2 |
Additive manufacturing using a recoater with in situ exchangeable recoater blades
The present invention is related to additive manufacturing methods and systems using a recoater with in-situ exchangeable recoater blades. Being able to switch out recoater blades in situ, i.e. without stopping the build and opening up the build chamber, is advantageous, especially for larger, more complicated, and/or longer builds. For instance, if a recoater blade becomes damaged, a new one can be readily swapped in. Or if a different material for the object(s) is used during the build, it may be advantageous to switch in a new recoater blade that is made of the new, different material. |
| US10646921B2 |
Excavated nanoframes with three-dimensional electrocatalytic surfaces
Described herein are metallic excavated nanoframes and methods for producing metallic excavated nanoframes. A method may include providing a solution including a plurality of excavated nanoparticles dispersed in a solvent, and exposing the solution to chemical corrosion to convert the plurality of excavated nanoparticles into a plurality of excavated nanoframes. |
| US10646919B2 |
Process and apparatus for direct chill casting
A process in direct chill casting wherein molten metal is introduced into a casting mold and cooled by impingement of a liquid coolant on solidifying metal in a casting pit including a movable platen and an occurrence of a bleed-out or run-out is detected the process including exhausting generated gas from the casting pit; and introducing an inert gas into the casting pit, the inert gas having a density less than a density of air; reducing any flow of the liquid coolant. |
| US10646916B2 |
Composition and method to form displacements for use in metal casting
A method to form a displacement includes disposing a powder blend (comprising a plurality of ground ceramic particles and a plurality of ground resin particles) into a mold, densifying the powder blend while in the mold, heating the mold to form a first displacement, impregnating said first displacement with a polymer precursor compound to form a second displacement, and heating the second displacement to form a third displacement. |
| US10646912B2 |
Forming apparatus and forming method
A forming apparatus that forms a metal pipe includes: a heating unit which heats a metal pipe material; a gas supply unit which supplies gas into a heated metal pipe material, thereby expanding the metal pipe material; a die which forms the metal pipe by bringing the expanded metal pipe material into contact with the die; a cooling unit which cools the metal pipe after the forming by a cooling medium; and a control unit which controls an operation of the die, the gas supply unit, and the cooling unit, wherein the control unit makes cooling of the metal pipe by the cooling medium be performed, by controlling an operation of the die such that the die is opened and controlling the cooling unit such that the cooling unit brings the cooling medium into contact with the metal pipe, subsequently to completion of forming by the die. |
| US10646909B2 |
Plate roll bending machine with roll position feedback contained within roll positioning cylinder
A hydraulic roll bending machine includes a frame and a hydraulic cylinder supporting a bending roll such that extension or retraction of the rod changes a height of the bending roll relative to the frame. A hydraulic system includes a valve disposed to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid on at least one side of the hydraulic cylinder, and a controller operates to provide a command signal to a valve channeling hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic system to the cylinder. A sensor is integrated with the hydraulic cylinder, within the bore of the housing, and is disposed to sense a distance of the plunger relative to one end of the housing and provide a signal indicative of the distance to the controller. |
| US10646904B2 |
Cleaning device, method and use for cleaning a pipe
The cleaning device is for cleaning the inner surface of pipes. The method is for manufacturing the cleaning device and the use is of a vehicle anti-skid chain for cleaning the inner surface of a pipe. The cleaning device has a sleeve, to which are attached studded chains composed of steel links and surface hardened. |
| US10646902B2 |
Half round cylindrical configuration for dedusting apparatus
A half round dedusting apparatus for removes dust and debris from particulate material passing through the dedusting apparatus. The configuration of the dedusting apparatus includes a half round cylindrical housing in which is mounted a partial cone wash deck having a reverse partial cone deflector that is vertically moveable to vary the flow rate of particulate material passing over the wash deck. The product inlet port is preferably circular and directs contaminant-laden particulate material inside the deflector to pass over the surface of the wash deck. The housing has a greater diameter than the maximum diameter of the wash deck to establish a Venturi zone around the circumference of the wash deck. The wash deck and deflector are detachably mounted within the housing to allow removal thereof for ease of cleaning the wash deck and also the interior of the housing. |
| US10646899B2 |
Cell sorter
According to one embodiment, a cell sorter includes a flow channel which supplies a sample liquid containing particles, a plurality of branch channels connected to the flow channel, an image sensor which has a pixel region covering the flow channel and the branch channels, a determination unit which determines the characteristics of the particles in the sample liquid from a measurement signal of the pixel region, and a separation unit guides the particles in the sample liquid to any of the branch channels based on the determination result of the determination unit. |
| US10646898B2 |
System and method for identifying and transferring parcels from a first conveyor to a second conveyor
A system for identifying and transferring parcels includes a robot singulator configured to engage and transfer individual parcels in a bulk flow of multiple parcels on a first conveyor to a singulated stream of parcels on a second conveyor. The system further includes a vision and control subsystem, with a first camera for acquiring image data of the bulk flow of multiple parcels, and a computer that receives and processes the image data to identify and segment individual parcels, and then communicates instructions to the robot singulator to engage and transfer each of the individual parcels to the second conveyor. The system may further include a second camera for acquiring image data of the individual parcels to confirm placement on the second conveyor. The system may further include first and second indexing conveyors controlled by the vision and control subsystem for delivering parcels to the robot singulator. |
| US10646884B2 |
Centrifuge
Centrifuges are useful to, among other things, remove red blood cells from whole blood and retain platelets and other factors in a reduced volume of plasma. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and or platelet poor plasma (PPP) can be obtained rapidly and is ready for immediate injection into the host. Embodiments may include valves, operated manually or automatically, to open ports that discharge the excess red blood cells and the excess plasma into separate receivers while retaining the platelets and other factors in the centrifuge chamber. High speeds used allow simple and small embodiments to be used at the patient's side during surgical procedures. The embodiments can also be used for the separation of liquids or slurries in other fields such as, for example, the separation of pigments or lubricants. |
| US10646883B2 |
Contamination trap
A coordinate positioning apparatus for inspecting an artefact. The coordinate positioning apparatus includes at least one moveable member moveable in at least one degree of freedom, and at least one motor and at least one bearing arrangement for facilitating said movement. At least a part of the at least one motor and/or at least one bearing arrangement are located inside a protective housing therefor. A ferromagnetic contamination trap comprising at least one magnet is provided and configured to attract and retain ferromagnetic contamination entering the protective housing. |
| US10646881B1 |
System and method for separating and collecting cannabis
A system and method for separating and collecting cannabis through separates cannabis into plant material, chaff, seeds, and kief; and then collects cannabis byproducts based on size, shape, and weight through separators, including, a screw conveyor, a mechanical vibrator, an ultrasonic mechanism, and a series of stacked classifiers. The method includes: loading unprocessed cannabis into an intake chamber; grinding the cannabis to reduce the size of plant material; carrying the cannabis upwardly through an inclined tube; delivering the cannabis to an elevated terminus at the upper end of the tube; passing the cannabis through stacked classifiers; shaking the cannabis to dislodge oil glands, resin trichomes, and kief from plant material; directing high frequency sound waves towards the cannabis to dislodge oil glands, resin trichomes, and kief from the plant material; and collecting herbaceous plant material, chaff, seeds, oil glands, and kief residue in separate containers. |
| US10646872B2 |
Support for conserving a sample of biological material and a method for production thereof
A support for conserving samples of biological material comprising at least: a first portion of an absorbent material aimed at and destined to conserve a sample of biological material and a second portion, distinct from the first portion and aimed at, predisposed and destined to constitute a cleaning zone for a head of a device, in particular a punch, aimed at collecting a sample of biological material from the first portion. The support can further comprise a third portion of connection interposed between the first portion and the second portion; the third portion can exhibit one or more cuts or one or more openings. |
| US10646869B2 |
Flow cell device for single cell analysis, and single cell analysis device
(1) Plural reaction chambers each including at least one cell capturing unit and at least one nucleic acid capturing unit connected via a flow channel, (2) a first liquid flow channel commonly connected to the plural reaction chambers on a first surface side, (3) plural second liquid flow channels connected to the plural reaction chambers in a one-on-one relationship on the first surface side, and (4) a third liquid flow channel commonly connected to the plural reaction chambers on a second surface side opposite to the first surface, are provided in a flow cell device for single cell analysis. |
| US10646867B2 |
Method of manufacturing microfluidic chip and a microfluidic chip made thereby
A method of manufacturing a microfluidic chip includes providing an upper mold having multiple upper ribs extending along a second direction, and a lower mold having multiple lower ribs extending along a first direction different from the second direction, forming a forming material in a filling space defined by the upper and lower molds to provide a channeled plate having multiple upper microfluidic channels complementary in shape to the upper ribs, lower microfluidic channels complementary in shape to the lower ribs, and multiple thin film valves formed at intersections where the upper microfluidic channels intersect the lower microfluidic channels, separating the upper and lower molds, and covering the lower and upper microfluidic channels. |
| US10646866B2 |
Microparticle measurement device and liquid delivery method in microparticle measurement device
Provided is a microparticle measurement device that can deliver a liquid used in the analysis of microparticles in a stable manner. The microparticle measurement device includes a plurality of first tank units to which a liquid is supplied from the outside, and which are respectively connected in parallel, and a bulb unit that is connected to the plurality of first tank units, and which switches to a state in which it is possible to deliver the liquid to a flow channel through which microparticles flow. According to this microparticle measurement device, in addition to performing liquid delivery from a portion of the plurality of first tank units, in which the replenishment of liquid has been completed, to a flow channel, it is possible to supply liquid from the outside to the plurality of first tank units other than the plurality of first tank units that are delivering liquid. |
| US10646865B1 |
Sample manipulation tools
Sample manipulating tools may comprise a handle portion and a tool portion. A sample spreading tool may comprise a head connected to the handle portion by a pivot connection permitting at least pivotal movement of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion. The head may comprise a perimeter section and a bridge section. Another sample spreading tool may comprise a central element and at least two loop segments connected to the central element with each loop segment having a substantially arcuate shape. A sample picking tool may have a loop section forming a reservoir for receiving a liquid sample and a hook portion fixed to the loop section, with a first end fixed to the loop portion and a second end being a free end. A sample scraping tool may comprise a mounting structure to receive a pipette and a scraper structure having a scraping edge. |
| US10646862B2 |
Upgrading fuel gas using stoichiometric air for catalyst regeneration
Systems and methods are provided for catalyst regeneration using a stoichiometric amount or less air for coke combustion. |
| US10646859B2 |
Method for producing iron complexes and method for producing ester compounds using iron complex
Disclosed herein is method for producing an iron dinuclear complex having two iron atoms bonded to each other via one oxygen atom and a ligand structure containing a Schiff base, a method which can produce an ester compound in high yield by the transesterification of an alcohol compound with a carboxylate ester even in the case where the raw material alcohol has a tertiary hydroxyl group which is usually difficult to esterify by transesterification, and a method which can produce a wholly esterified compound by transesterification catalyzed by an iron complex. |
| US10646857B2 |
Catalyst system for olefin oligomerization and method for oligomerizing olefins using the same
The present invention relates to a catalyst system for olefin oligomerization, and a method for oligomerizing olefins using the same. The catalyst system for olefin oligomerization according to the present invention exhibits high selectivity to 1-hexene and 1-octene while having excellent catalytic activity, thereby enabling more efficient preparation of alpha-olefins. |
| US10646853B2 |
Chromium catalyst materials and methods for making and using the same from chromium(VI) free sources
The present disclosure relates to methods for making chromium-containing dehydrogenation catalysts using chromium feedstocks that need not include chromium(VI). The disclosure also relates to the catalysts made thereby, as well as to dehydrogenation methods using such catalysts. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method includes providing a formable mixture comprising, on a dry basis, an aluminum hydroxide, present in an amount within the range of about 40 wt. % to about 90 wt. %; an acid (e.g., nitric acid), present in an amount within the range of about 2 wt. % to about 15 wt. %; and a chromium(III) source, present in an amount within the range of about 2 wt. % to about 35 wt. %; forming the formable mixture; and calcining the formed mixture. In certain embodiments, the method further includes impregnating the calcined mixture with an aqueous impregnation solution including a chromium(III) salt; and calcining the impregnated mixture. |
| US10646851B2 |
Separation material
The present invention provides a separation material comprising porous polymer particles that comprise a styrene-based monomer as a monomer unit; and a coating layer that comprises a macromolecule having hydroxyl groups and covers at least a portion of the surface of the porous polymer particles, wherein the rupture strength is 10 mN or higher. |
| US10646846B2 |
Fabrication of carbon nanoribbons from carbon nanotube arrays
Inter-allotropic transformations of carbon are provided using moderate conditions including alternating voltage pulses and modest temperature elevation. By controlling the pulse magnitude, small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes are transformed into larger-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes of different morphologies, and multi-layered graphene nanoribbons. |
| US10646844B2 |
Vaporization supply apparatus
A vaporization supply apparatus comprises a vaporizer which heats and vaporize a liquid, a flow-rate control device which controls a flow rate of a gas sent out from the vaporizer, a first control valve interposed in a supply channel of a liquid to the vaporizer, a pressure detector for detecting a pressure of a gas vaporized by the vaporizer, a liquid detection part for measuring parameters of a liquid in an amount higher than a predetermined amount in the vaporizer, and a control device which controls the first control valve to supply a predetermined amount of a liquid to the vaporizer based on the pressure value detected by the pressure detector, and to close the first control valve when the liquid detection part detect a liquid in an amount higher than the predetermined amount. |
| US10646842B2 |
Blender
A blender has a mixing chamber for reception of materials to be blended. A mixing screw is mounted at a bottom of the mixing chamber for mixing materials within the mixing chamber and delivering mixed materials to an outlet feeding a processing line. The blender has a plurality of material handling compartments. One or more cleaning air jets are provided in each material handling compartment. The cleaning air jets are operable to direct material towards an outlet of the compartment. Each cleaning air jet is connected to a pressurised air supply through a valve which controls delivery of pressurised air to the cleaning air jet. |
| US10646835B2 |
Microbubble generating device
Provided is a microbubble generating device with a simple structure that can stably and continuously discharge microbubbles in larger volumes from a discharge section. The microbubble generating device is provided with: a liquid introduction section 2 for introducing a liquid L1 within a tank T; a gas introduction section 3a for introducing a gas; a pressure feed section 4 for pressure feeding a liquid fluid L2 fed via the liquid introduction section 2 and the gas fed via the gas introduction section 3a; a microbubble generating section 5 for generating microbubbles B in the liquid fluid L2 pressure fed by the pressure feed section 4 and discharging the liquid fluid to the liquid L1; and a discharge flow rate adjustment section 55 for adjusting the discharge volume of the liquid fluid L2. |
| US10646828B2 |
Cyclic filtration system
A method of filtering a fluid with components includes providing an alternating pressure. The alternating pressure yields an oscillating transmembrane pressure through volume and pressure variations within a filtration chamber while sealing the filtration chamber. A separation surface can be housed in the filtration chamber wherein an influent is introduced. Components can be concentrated on the separation surface, effectively removing some or all of them from the fluid. To flush the filtration chamber and separation surface, a backwash fluid and components can be introduced and removed from the filtration chamber. While both the components are being concentrated and backwashed, the system can maintain the oscillating transmembrane pressure and varying volume and pressure relative to the separation surface. |
| US10646824B2 |
Catalytic cookstove with passive control of draft and method of use
A catalytic cookstove, for use in cooking, heating, and lighting, is disclosed for reducing particulate matter and carbon monoxide emissions. A non-platinum group metal catalyst promotes oxidation of particulate matter and carbon monoxide to produce carbon dioxide. Additionally, a passive damper automatically adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio based upon the size of fuel fed to the stove to ensure catalyst light off. |
| US10646822B2 |
Systems for water extraction from air
A system for water extraction from air is provided. The system includes a housing having a plurality of openings allowing an air flow to enter into an inner space defined by the housing. The system also includes a sponge disposed within the inner space defined by the housing. The sponge includes a water absorbing/adsorbing material for absorbing/adsorbing water vapor from the air flow. The system further includes a presser disposed above the sponge and configured to compress the sponge to discharge water from the sponge. |
| US10646821B2 |
Hydrogen sensing and separation
Techniques for hydrogen sensing and mitigation are provided. As one example, a device includes a chamber and a membrane that is permeable to a first gas and is impermeable to a second gas. The membrane separates the chamber from a gas mixture that contains the first gas, such that the first gas in the gas mixture can only enter the chamber via the membrane. The device also includes a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure within the chamber. |
| US10646820B2 |
Wet flue gas desulfurization apparatus and operation method for wet flue gas desulfurization apparatus
Flue gas generated when fuel is subjected to combustion by a combustor such as a boiler is supplied, and a sulfur oxide is reduced or removed from the supplied flue gas. A desulfurization apparatus 10A includes an absorber 11, a gas introduction unit 13a, an absorbent jetting unit 15, a plurality of water flow oxidation devices 20, an absorbent supplying unit 25, a demister 30, a gas discharging unit 13b, and a control device 40 that varies the number of water flow oxidation devices 20 that jet absorbent 14 and air 21 based on a rate of the sulfur compound in the absorbent 14 within an absorbent storage tank 11A. |
| US10646818B2 |
Method and apparatus for recovering absorbing agents in acid gas treatment
A method and apparatus for continuously treating acid gases including recovering absorbent chemicals by introducing streams leaving a regenerator and/or leaving an absorber into a static mixing zone wherein supplemental washing water is added to recover absorbent chemicals. Improvements to the prior art methods are provided where one or more absorbent chemical recovery units are included to increase the amount of recovered absorbent chemicals exiting the regenerator and/or exiting the absorber are increased and/or maximized. Absorbent chemical recovery units can include mixing units where liquid is added to the stream of sour gas and absorbent chemical to mix with and absorb the absorbent chemical from the stream. |
| US10646817B2 |
Porous materials for natural gas liquids separations
A method for continuous pressure swing adsorption separation of a pressurized feed gas stream, including separating hydrocarbons heavier than methane from the pressurized feed gas stream by applying an adsorbent porous material to produce at least two product streams, a first product stream being substantially pure methane suitable for transport by natural gas pipeline, and a second product stream being substantially comprised of components with a greater molecular weight than methane. |
| US10646815B2 |
System and process for carbon dioxide removal of air of passenger cabins of vehicles
The present invention relates to systems and methods for controlling the atmosphere in the cabin (1) of a vehicle. The system comprises a carbon dioxide removal conduit (2) comprising a regenerable carbon dioxide removal chamber (5,6) containing a carbon dioxide sorbent material and a regeneration circuit (7) arranged to expel the desorbed carbon dioxide at a location exterior (8) of the cabin (1) The system is operable to maintain a carbon dioxide level below 1000 ppm in the passenger cabin for a period of at least 5 minutes while restricting the flow of air from outside the vehicle into the passenger cabin to 10 L/s or less. |
| US10646814B2 |
Replaceable grease containment device, kit and assembly for rooftop or wall-mounted exhaust fan
A grease containment device for an exhaust fan is provided. The device includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing defines an interior receptacle, a first end surface, and a second end surface opposing the first end surface. The first end surface includes an inlet to the interior receptacle for grease from the exhaust fan, and the second end surface includes a sloped drainage surface leading to at least one drainage opening. The inner housing is located within the interior receptacle and includes a quantity of grease absorbent media in communication with the inlet. The grease absorbent media is hydrophobic, and the inner housing includes a porous portion proximate the sloped drainage surface. |
| US10646813B2 |
Gas separation apparatus and methods using same
The present invention includes apparatuses and methods to separate a gas from a gaseous mixture using supercapacitive swing adsorption. |
| US10646809B2 |
Air filter condition sensing
An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user. |
| US10646807B2 |
Holding frame assembly and flexible retainers for same
A filter holding frame has two or more vertical walls coupled to two or more horizontal walls forming a rectangular frame. A flange extends inward from a back edge of each wall. At least one of the two or more vertical walls or one of the two or more horizontal walls has one or more retaining features. The one or more retaining members are coupled to the retaining features. The retaining members forming a compression catch. The compression catch has a body having a first end and a second end fixedly coupled to the retaining feature of the holding frame and a retaining portion. The first end and second end extend in the same direction to the retaining portion. The retaining portion has a bow shape to form a spring element, wherein the retaining portion is configured to bias a filter against the flange. |
| US10646804B2 |
System and method for conditioning flow of a wet gas stream
A flow conditioning device for conditioning a wet gas stream having a plurality of liquid droplets and a gas flow is presented. The flow conditioning device includes a first segment including a first convergent section configured to break the plurality of liquid droplets from a first size to a second size. Further, the flow conditioning device includes a second segment coupled to the first segment and including a second convergent section configured to break the plurality of liquid droplets from the second size to a third size. |
| US10646802B2 |
Suction filter and fuel supply device
A suction filter, through which fuel is suctioned into a suction port of a fuel pump after filtering the fuel in an inside of a fuel tank of a vehicle, includes a filter screen and a plurality of fuel stoppers. The filter screen is placed to cover an inside space, in which a negative suction pressure is exerted from the suction port. The filter screen includes a bottom wall that forms the inside space and is formed as a permeable wall, through which the fuel and air are permeable, and the filter screen filters the fuel permeated through the permeable wall. The fuel stoppers are arranged along the bottom wall from a side, at which the suction port is located, toward an away side, which is away from the suction port. The fuel stoppers extend toward the bottom wall in the inside space. |
| US10646801B2 |
Nozzle-brush automatic cleaning filter with motor reducer
The subject matter of the invention is a nozzle-brush automatic cleaning filtration device with motor reducer performing physical cleaning by trapping coarse particles and suspended solid contents in any liquids. These filters perform physical cleaning by trapping coarse particles and suspended solid contents in any liquids. |
| US10646800B2 |
Filtration filter device
A filtration filter device according to the present invention includes a filtration filter that filters out a filtration object contained in a fluid and a housing in which the filtration filter is disposed. The housing includes a fluid inlet passage that faces one main surface of the filtration filter and a fluid outlet passage that faces the other main surface of the filtration filter. An inner peripheral surface of at least one of the fluid inlet passage and the fluid outlet passage is undulated. |
| US10646798B2 |
Plate settler cover and method
The present invention is directed to a plate settler cover that prevents algae growth, prevents contamination from organic material, and provides structural support for a user who is standing or walking on the plate settler system. The plate settler covers can either float directly on standing water present in the system or may be structurally supported such that the plate cover is positioned above the surface of the water. |
| US10646795B2 |
Peripheral distribution or collection system for a simulated moving bed separation method using N columns in series
The present invention describes a device for distributing incoming fluid or for collecting fluid being discharged from a column forming part of an assembly of N columns in series intended to be used in a simulated moving bed separation process. The present device can be used to very substantially reduce the non-selective volumes at each column, while at the same time providing the flow with good synchronicity. |
| US10646786B1 |
Swinging drive control apparatus and method
Disclosed is a swinging drive control apparatus, including a controller and a motor, where the controller detects a counter-electromotive force of the motor and drives the motor according to the detection result. Also disclosed is a corresponding method, including: measuring a counter-electromotive force of a motor in a previous cycle; and comparing a maximum counter-electromotive force value with a preset value, and calculating a PWM pulse duty factor in a next cycle. By directly detecting the counter-electromotive force of the motor without using a sensor, the present invention implements swinging frequency and phase tracking as well as swinging amplitude control, and simplifies a control system. |
| US10646782B2 |
Personalized server-based system for building virtual environments
A system for creating and operating virtual worlds has an Internet-connected server, and software executing on the Internet-connected server from a non-transitory physical medium. The software provides tools enabling creation of a new virtual world, including terrain and objects in the new virtual world, and a physics simulation engine providing simulation for movement of objects in the new virtual world created. The physics simulation engine has a default physics simulation mode wherein simulation approximates real-world physics, and at least one alternative simulation mode wherein simulation applies physics substantially different than real-world physics. Simulation may be switched between the default mode and the alternative mode. |
| US10646778B2 |
Information processing system, server, storage medium storing information processing program, and information processing method
An example of an information processing system includes a server capable of communicating with a terminal device. The server stores information regarding a plurality of objects in an application executed on the terminal device. The information processing system accepts an instruction from a user for a draw through which the user obtains an object in the application. The server determines a predetermined number of objects or object groups as a set of choices in response to the draw instruction, the predetermined number being two or more. The information processing system accepts a selection instruction for selecting one of the selection candidates included in the set of choices. The server awards the user with an object corresponding to the selection candidate selected by the selection instruction. |
| US10646776B2 |
Server apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
A server apparatus, method, and program are provided that are capable of causing information about the real world to be reflected in the virtual world of a game. First, a server apparatus receives a signal including at least one of location information sent from a terminal apparatus or specific point-to-point distance information calculated based on the location information. Next, the server apparatus, based on at least one of the location information or the distance information, calculates a cumulative distance between a plurality of other points through which the terminal apparatus has passed in the real world. Next, the server apparatus sets a reward to be granted to the terminal apparatus in accordance with the cumulative distance. This makes it possible, for example, to cause an online game to be closely correlated with the daily life of the user, and to arouse the interest of users in the online game. |
| US10646775B2 |
Player journey
Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus related to enhancing player experiences at gaming locations via player journey actions. A server computing device can receive one or more gaming location events related to one or more electronic gaming machines. Each of the electronic gaming machine(s) can be configured to play one or more wager games. At least one of the gaming location events can be associated with a particular wager game. The server computing device can determine one or more player journey actions based on the gaming location events, where the one or more player journey actions instruct at least one electronic gaming machine to perform one or more actions related to the gaming location events. The server computing device can send the gaming location events. |
| US10646774B2 |
Handheld information processing apparatus, storage medium and information processing method
A game apparatus as a handheld information processing apparatus includes a CPU, and when the game apparatus is closed, the CPU shifts to a sleep mode. When a user carries the game apparatus in the sleep mode, a micon measures step counts according to a magnitude of accelerations indicated by acceleration data from an acceleration sensor. When a main power of the game apparatus is turned on to display a main menu screen, the step counts are converted into earned coins, for example. In each of a plurality of applications to be executed by the game apparatus, a special item is purchased, or game playing on a special course is permitted by utilizing the earned coins. |
| US10646772B1 |
Water balloon with eradicable colorant
Apparatus, systems, and methods for delivery of an automatically clearing composition in a balloon. |
| US10646771B1 |
Skateboard
A skateboard has a platform that extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the first and second ends being separated by a central portion. The platform body is formed so that the platform is laterally planar, and longitudinally bent upwardly at the first end, and bent downwardly at the second end, relative to the central portion. A first truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the first end, and a second truck mounting structure is provided adjacent the second end. |
| US10646765B2 |
Golf aid including heads up display for green reading
An electronic golf aid system for assisting users with reading greens on golf courses includes a camera that captures images of the user's field of view, and an electronic display device with a display screen that displays captured images. A processor, which communicates with the camera and display device, is programmed to: receive signals from the camera indicative of images of a golf ball and a cup on the green; determine respective locations for the golf ball and cup; determine a perspective view of the topology of the green between the golf ball and cup from the user's point of view; determine, based on the green's topology, a proposed trajectory line from the golf ball's location to the cup's location; and direct the electronic display device to display the proposed trajectory line superimposed on the surface of the green as the green is shown in real-time on the display screen. |
| US10646760B2 |
Snowball launching and batting apparatus
A snowball launching and batting apparatus comprising a barrel member, a handle member, and a knob feature, the handle member further comprising a primary cradle structure configured to accept, form, and store snow or snowballs. The apparatus further comprises a secondary cradle structure capable of coupling the primary cradle structure and configured to accept, form, and store snow or snowballs. The knob feature may further comprise a depression configured to form snowballs. The apparatus is further configured to have an extended and retracted state. A user inserts snow into the barrel and cradle structure to form a snowball and inserts it into the apparatus while in an extended state. Launching the snowballs from the apparatus may comprise swinging the apparatus or applying a force to the handle member to quickly move it from an extended state to a retracted state. |
| US10646759B2 |
Wood-type golf club including center of gravity adjustment
A golf club head, including an adjustable weight system including a drive mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a weight, wherein the drive mechanism is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and the weight is slidable along an axis of translation, wherein the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the axis of translation at an interface of the drive mechanism and the weight, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a plurality of teeth, wherein the weight comprises a plurality of cogs, wherein the plurality of teeth of the drive mechanism engage the plurality of cogs of the weight so that rotation of the drive mechanism about an axis of rotation forces the weight to translate along the axis of translation, wherein a component of the locking mechanism translates between an unlocked position and a locked position in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive mechanism. |
| US10646754B2 |
Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features
A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball where the face has multiple thickness regions. The face has a center region, an upper region, a lower region, a toe region, and a heel region. The upper and lower regions have a ramped thickness extending from a center region to an upper and lower edge of the face. The heel and toe regions have a constant face thickness and have a thickness less than the other regions. Additionally, the club head body has a flange where the face is welded to the club head body. The flange has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the heel and toe regions of the face. |
| US10646753B2 |
Racquet configured with increased flexibility in multiple directions with respect to a longitudinal axis
A racquet includes a frame extending along a longitudinal axis. The frame includes head and handle portions, and a throat portion positioned between the head and handle portions. The head and throat portions are formed at least in part of a fiber composite material. The material includes a plurality of ply arrangements. Each of the arrangements includes one ply having a first plurality of fibers defining a first angle with respect to a composite axis, and another ply having a second plurality of fibers defining a second angle with respect to the composite axis. The first and second angles are substantially the same except the angles have opposite polarities with respect to the composite axis. The head portion includes at least three arrangements overlaying each other, and the first and second angles of at least two of the at least three arrangements are at least 35 degrees. |
| US10646752B2 |
Methods of manufacturing of tri-tech soccer ball
A sports ball having an exquisite performance cover formed from a plurality of panels of multi-layers sheet with a backing of a softer foamy substance with selective density differences. The cover panels may be joined together at assembling zones. During manufacturing, the foamy substance of the assembling zone is selectively partially cut from the central part of the softer material attached to outer layers for each of the panels. Strips of fabric are further applied and subjected to pressure and high frequency sound waves at assembling zones, providing it the necessary characteristics to better hide the stitching. Punched out central softer material on the inside of the sports ball provides support and a stout rounder shape for the manufacturing of an exquisite performance sports ball and filling up the gap, created between the outer material and bladder, by stitching seams. Assembling zone are further be subjected on the outer side to an adhesive, which further enhance the panel to panel adhesion. The novel techniques used in the manufacturing process results an improved soccer ball with better bounce back affect, stout rounder shape, stability of size and round shape at hitting. |
| US10646749B1 |
Resistance exercise glove
The resistance exercise glove is a therapeutic device and a garment worn on a hand. The resistance exercise glove exercises the hand by providing an opposing force that works against the movement of the hand. The opposing force provides a resistance based therapeutic exercise that strengthens the hand. The resistance exercise glove comprises a glove, a plurality of resistance bands, a pocket, and a squeeze device. The glove is further defined with a front side, a rear side, and an opening. The hand inserts into the glove through the opening. The plurality of resistance bands attach to the rear side of the glove such that each of the resistance bands opposes the bending of a finger. The pocket is formed on the front side of the glove. The pocket contains the squeeze device. The squeeze device is an elastomeric device that opposes the squeezing motion of the hand. |
| US10646746B1 |
Adjustable rehabilitation and exercise device
An adjustable rehabilitation and exercise device, including a rotary member having a plurality of elongated and spaced apart elongated open-ended slots defined thereon, each slot including a plurality of enlargements along the length thereof. A mount is selectively and movably positionable on a selected one of the slots of the rotary member to select an angular location of the mount. The mount includes a slide member movably positionable along the selected slot to a selected radial location along the selected slot to select a radial location of the mount relative to the hub of the rotary member. The mount includes a movable pin having an enlarged head. The pin is positionable to selectively engage the enlarged head thereof within the enlargements of the slot so as to lock the position of the mount along the slot. A patient engagement member is connectable to the mount and movable with the mount. |
| US10646741B2 |
Weight training equipment with sensor
A weight training equipment with an ultrasonic sensor assembly including a transmitter unit, a receiver unit, a case and the support. The case is rotatably supported upon the support to expose the transmitter and the receiver upwardly. A freely rotatable pin unit is selectively inserted into the hole of the corresponding weight block of the weight training equipment to have its reflection surface downwardly face the sensor assembly. A distance between the pin unit and the sensor assembly during exercise can be measure by ultrasound transmitted from the transmitter unit toward the pin unit and further reflected by the reflection surface and received by the receiver unit. |
| US10646739B2 |
Exercise machine with lifting arm
An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the main frame for engagement and actuation by a user during an exercise, and a connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A lifting arm is movably mounted relative to the main frame and associated with at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage so as to move during an exercise. A load associated with the lifting arm provides exercise resistance. |
| US10646730B2 |
Radiation treatment planning and delivery using collision free regions
Collision free regions are predetermined for one or more class solutions. Each class solution has defined limits for allowed field geometry variations. Collision free regions in planning can be defined as a set of allowed isocenter positions relative to a fixation device. The collision free regions may be visualized by a user to plan for field geometry and isocenter position tradeoffs. Collision free regions in delivery can be defined as a set of allowed couch support coordinates. The treatment fields in a radiation treatment plan can be checked against the collision free regions in delivery to determine whether they will pose any collision risks. |
| US10646726B2 |
Robotic intraoperative radiation therapy
Intraoperative radiation therapy involves a treatment head disposed on a distal end of a robotic arm. An X-ray component included as part of the treatment head generates therapeutic radiation in the X-ray wavelength range. At least one patient motion sensor detects a breathing movement of a patient body. A control system dynamically controls a position of the treatment head by causing a position variation in at least one of the movable joints comprising the robotic arm. This movement is managed so that a relative motion as between the treatment head and a tumor bed internal of the patient is minimized. |
| US10646725B2 |
Three-dimensional precise intracavitary radiotherapy method and system for treating tumours
Provided in the present invention is a three-dimensional precise intracavitary radiotherapy method and system for treating tumours, comprising the steps of: (1) lesion three-dimensional quantitative measurement and analysis of three-dimensional scanning image of the lesion cavity; (2) comprehensive analysis according to lesion three-dimensional quantitative measurement results and lesion characteristics to calculate the three-dimensional distribution of lesion radiation dose; and (3) according to the three-dimensional distribution diagram of radiation dose, selecting appropriate radiation sources and radiation dose to make a stent, and performing three-dimensional precise intracavitary radiotherapy. At the same time, also provided by the present invention is a system for achieving the above radiotherapy method. The present invention uses modern medical imaging three-dimensional reconstruction technology for realizing three-dimensional precise internal radiotherapy to treat tumours with an optimized radiation dose and protect normal tissues to an extreme. |
| US10646722B2 |
Magnets for magnetic resonance applications
The invention pertains to advances in constructing predetermined magnets from appropriate magnetic material that allows for focusing the magnetic field in a target region. |
| US10646719B2 |
Implantable medical devices including baseplates having separate bodies of material thereon
Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway. |
| US10646714B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for selective stimulation
An implantable neurostimulator system is disclosed, the neurostimulator system comprising a hollow cylindrical electronics enclosure having a top, a bottom, and a side; a coil extending from a first part of the electronics enclosure; and at least one electrode operatively connected to the electronics enclosure. |
| US10646713B2 |
Systems, devices, and associated methods for treating patients via renal neuromodulation to reduce a risk of developing cognitive impairment
Methods for reducing a risk associated with developing cognitive impairment, including dementia, with therapeutic renal neuromodulation and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. Sympathetic nerve activity can contribute to several cellular and physiological conditions associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in later life. One aspect of the present technology is directed to methods for improving a patient's calculated risk score for developing dementia. Other aspects of the present technology are directed to reducing a likelihood of developing dementia in patients presenting one or more dementia risk factors in middle age. Renal sympathetic nerve activity can be attenuated to improve a patient's risk of developing dementia. The attenuation can be achieved, for example, using an intravascularly positioned catheter carrying a therapeutic assembly, e.g., a therapeutic assembly configured to use electrically-induced, thermally-induced, and/or chemically-induced approaches to modulate the renal sympathetic nerve. |
| US10646710B2 |
Medical wound covering employing electrical stimulation to control blood flow
A medical wound covering for controlling blood flow includes a flexible sheet for covering or surrounding the anatomical site of a wound, such as a surgical drape. The flexible sheet includes a plurality of electrodes electrically connectible to a stimulation power supply. Upon receipt of power from the stimulation power supply, the electrodes supply electrical impulses to the anatomical site of the wound in order to stem or arrest undesired bleeding. In some cases, the stimulation power supply is an interferential therapy power supply, and a pair of electrodes supplies electrical impulses at two different frequencies, the electrical impulses provided at two different frequencies giving rise to at least one beat impulse having an interference frequency. The beat impulse activates the sympathetic nerves to induce vasoconstriction in the local blood vessels. Alternatively, the beat impulse can be programmed to target the parasympathetic nerves if vasodilatation is desired. |
| US10646709B2 |
Fully implantable modular cochlear implant system
Cochlear implant systems can include a cochlear electrode, a stimulator in electrical communication with the cochlear electrode, and a signal processor in communication with the stimulator. The signal processor can receive an input signal from an input source and output a stimulation signal to the stimulator based on the received input signal and a transfer function of the signal processor. The signal processor can be connected to the stimulator via a first detachable connector configured to detachably connect and provide communication between the signal processor and the stimulator. The signal processor can be connected to the input source via a second detachable connector configured to detachably connect and provide communication between the signal processor and the input source. A modular signal processor can be detached from the stimulator and the input source for repair or replacement. |
| US10646707B2 |
Medical devices with rapid sensor recovery
Techniques that enable medical devices to quickly recover from loss of sensory functions are provided. In some examples, a medical device is configured to advantageously leverage differences between a first type of sensing electrode and a second type of sensing electrode that has a shorter recovery time than the first type of sensing electrode. In some examples, a medical device is configured to reference data generated by a first conditioning circuit that is configured to process signals acquired under a first set of environmental conditions and to reference data generated by a second conditioning circuit that is configured to process signal acquired under a second set of environmental conditions. In some examples, a medical device is configured to arrange electrodes used by the medical device to acquire signals in at specific locations to reduce the amount of disruptive power the electrodes encounter. |
| US10646696B2 |
Articulation systems, devices, and methods for catheters and other uses
Articulation devices, systems, methods for articulation, and methods for fabricating articulation structures will often include simple balloon arrays, with inflation of the balloons interacting with elongate skeletal support structures so as to locally alter articulation of the skeleton. The skeleton may include a simple helical coil. Liquid inflation fluid may be directed to the balloons from an inflation fluid canister, and may vaporize within the articulation system, with the inflation system preferably including valves controlled by a processor. The articulation structures can be employed in minimally invasive medical catheter systems. |
| US10646693B2 |
Method of controlling intravascular sheaths
A method of controlling intravascular sheaths including the steps of: a) obtaining a guide assembly having a body with a tubular wall bounding a passageway, the body having a length between axially spaced ends and an outer surface that tapers towards each of the spaced ends, the body flexible at each of the spaced ends to allow the spaced ends to bend transversely to the length of the body; b) directing the guide assembly into an operative state within a human body vessel; c) obtaining a first sheath having a tubular body extending around a passageway; and d) relatively moving the guide assembly body and first sheath to thereby direct the guide assembly body into the passageway on the first sheath and thereafter guidingly sliding the first sheath lengthwise against the outer surface of the guide assembly body to: a) advance the first sheath into the human body vessel; or b) withdraw the first sheath. |
| US10646685B2 |
Luminous roof for NICU incubators for regulating circadian rhythms in infants and for providing high visibility of infant anatomy for healthcare staff
Multipurpose lighting systems and methods of providing controllable lighting are provided. A lighting system includes a sheet of flexible material, a plurality of light sources and a controller. The plurality of light sources are attached to the sheet of flexible material and configured to emit diffused light. The controller is coupled to the plurality of light sources and is configured to control one or more of the plurality of light sources according to one of a plurality of prescribed lighting characteristics associated with a respective plurality of different lighting tasks. In some examples, the lighting system includes a camera coupled to the sheet of flexible material configured to capture at least one image of an object synchronously with the light emitted by the plurality of light sources. |
| US10646684B2 |
Reversible component for multiple respiratory support modes
Systems and methods for coupling a respiratory support circuit (5, 5a) to a pressure generator (140) include multiple flow paths 13,17) for corresponding modes of operation. A first flow path (13) for a first mode of operation couples fluidly between the pressure generator, through a control port (12) and a circuit port (14), to an exhalation limb (20) of a dual-limb configuration of a respiratory support circuit. A second flow path (17) for a second mode of operates couples fluidly between the pressure generator, through a control port (16) and a circuit port (18), an exhalation valve (21) of a single-limb configuration of the respiratory support circuit. |
| US10646682B2 |
Inspiratory synthesis of nitric oxide
A system for generating nitric oxide can include an apparatus positioned in a trachea of a mammal, the apparatus including a respiration sensor for collecting information related to one or more triggering events associated with the trachea, an oxygen sensor for collecting information related to a concentration of oxygen in a gas, and one or more pairs of electrodes for initiating a series of electric arcs to generate nitric oxide, and the system for generating nitric oxide can also include a controller for determining one or more control parameters based on the information collected by the respiration sensor and the oxygen sensor, wherein the series of electric arcs is initiated based on the control parameters determined by the controller. |
| US10646679B2 |
Respiratory apparatus and method for treating sleep apnea
The Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure (EPAP) device disclosed herein fits at or around the a person's nose, and incorporates at least one bi-resistance air flow cartridge which allows air to enter the nose freely upon inspiration, while it produces a prescribed back pressure against the discharging air from the nose upon expiration. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of detachable bi-resistance air flow cartridges is attached to the underside of a frame, in alignment with two flexible nasal pillows that connect the device to a person's nostrils. |
| US10646675B2 |
Oxygen masks
The present disclosure relates to an oxygen mask comprising: a mask body defining a cavity configured to be positioned over the mouth and nose of a patient, an oxygen port formed on the upper half of the mask body, an annular aperture formed on the mask body, and at least one vent port formed on the mask body, wherein each vent port is formed on the bottom half of the mask body in a manner that patient's exhaled gases are directed towards the vent port. |
| US10646674B2 |
Ventilation management system
Ventilator management systems are provided. In one aspect, a ventilator management system includes a memory that includes an initial configuration profile configured to designate operating parameters for a ventilation device, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive ventilator data from the ventilation device, the ventilator data includes at least one of operating parameters of the ventilation device or physiological statistics of a patient associated with the ventilation device, and determine, based on the ventilator data, a modification to the initial configuration profile for the ventilation device. The processor is also configured to generate a modified configuration profile for the ventilation device based on the determined modification. Methods and machine-readable media are also provided. |
| US10646669B2 |
Aerosol medication delivery system and method
Systems and methods are disclosed for delivering medication to a patient. One such system has an aerosol generator for aerosolizing medication. The generator is located outside the airway of a patient. A chamber is provided for receiving aerosolized medication from the generator. The system has a carrier gas supply tube for delivering carrier gas to the chamber, and an aerosol delivery tube for receiving the aerosolized medication and the carrier gas from the chamber. The aerosol delivery tube delivers the aerosolized medication to the patient. A distal end of the aerosol delivery tube is positioned inside the airway of the patient in order to discharge the aerosolized medication within the patient's airway. |
| US10646667B2 |
Method and system for controlling pressurization of a patient cavity using a pressure sensor in a trocar
According to one embodiment, a method includes positioning a trocar having a primary pressure sensor in or on the trocar into a patient cavity. The method also includes supplying an insufflation fluid to the patient cavity and measuring a pressure in the patient cavity by the primary pressure sensor. The method further includes controlling the supply of insufflation fluid by an insufflator to the patient cavity based at least on the measured pressure and determining by a processor associated with the insufflator that the measured pressure may be inaccurate and in response, controlling, by the insufflator, the supply of insufflation fluid to the patient cavity based at least on a pressure measured by a backup pressure sensor rather than based on the measured pressure. |
| US10646666B2 |
Cryolipolysis devices and methods therefor
Described herein are cryolipolysis devices, systems, and methods for facilitating percutaneous access to a target blood vessel by performing cryolipolysis on subcutaneous adipose tissue obscuring the target blood vessel (e.g., a vessel used for hemodialysis treatment). Generally, the devices include a cooling member carrying a coolant that cools a selected portion of adipose tissue overlying the target blood vessel to reduce the selected portion of adipose tissue, thereby forming a depression in the adipose tissue and allowing the target blood vessel closer to the surface of the skin. In some variations, the cooling member is placed subcutaneously to directly cool the selected portion of adipose tissue. In other variations, the cooling member is placed external to the patient to indirectly cool the selected portion of adipose tissue through the skin. |
| US10646661B2 |
Needle assembly with needle shroud and movable needle support
A needle assembly for mounting on an injection device which comprises a body configured to be attached to an injection device in use; a double ended needle; and a needle shield coupled to the body. The needle shield is arranged for axial movement with respect to the body. The needle assembly has an injection configuration, in which the shield is positioned such that the forward tip of the needle projects beyond a forward end of the shield. The needle assembly also has a shroud configuration, in which the shield is positioned such that the forward end of the shield extends beyond the forward tip of the needle. The needle assembly further comprises a needle support fixed relative to the body when the needle assembly is in the injection configuration. Movement of the shield from the injection configuration to the shroud configuration axially displaces the needle support relative to the body. |
| US10646653B2 |
Injection device configured to mate with a mobile device
Methods for operating an injection device that is mated to a mobile device are disclosed. Methods include sensing movements of the injection device and enabling inputs on the mobile device based on the movements of the injection device. Methods also include receiving desired injection parameter values into the mobile device, transmitting signals indicative of injection parameters from the mobile device to the injection device, activating injection of medicament with the injection device in accordance with the signals received from the mobile device, and obtaining data regarding the administered injection from the injection device. |
| US10646651B2 |
System for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient and method of using the same to minimize the risks associated with automated therapy
A system and method for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient. The system includes a controller that has a control algorithm and a closed loop control that monitors the control algorithm. A sensor is in communication with the controller and monitors a medical condition. A rule based application in the controller receives data from the sensor and the closed loop control and compares the data to predetermined medical information to determine the risk of automation of therapy to the patient. A system monitor is also in communication with the controller to monitor system, remote system, and network activity and conditions. The controller then provides a predetermined risk threshold where below the predetermined risk threshold automated closed loop medication therapy is provided. If the predetermined risk threshold is met or exceeded, automated therapy adjustments may not occur and user/clinician intervention is requested. |
| US10646645B2 |
Medical injection device
The present invention relates to a medical injection device for preventing a target substance contained in an injection solution from being lost when the target substance is not settled or floated, and for evenly agitating the injection solution to be safely injected. A medical injection device according to the present invention includes a container having an agitation means and a vibration sensing ball, an injection solution filter, an injection solution level controller, a bellows connector, and a guide tube. |
| US10646644B2 |
Stimulator, pump and composition
Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of, for example, follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, by tissues. Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart treatment. Follistatin controlled release is also useful for treating other ailments, such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysm, and failing heart valves. |
| US10646643B2 |
Needle insertion and retraction mechanism
A system and method are provided for preventing a sharp stick hazard from a needle tip of an automatic injector device. In some embodiments, a skin contact surface of the device is attached to an injection site, for example by an adhesive. Optionally a locking mechanism holds a needle extended into an injection site. A body of the device is optionally movably attached to the skin contact surface. Pulling the body away from the injection site optionally moves the body with respect to the skin contact surface. Movement of the body with respect to the skin contact surface optionally moves interlinked parts of the locking mechanism, releasing the locking mechanism. |
| US10646642B2 |
Medicinal-liquid Administering device
A medicinal device includes a first member; and a second member configured to be attachable to and detachable from the first member, the second member being a part of a medicinal-liquid administering device and including: a first member comprising a first-member-side power transmission part, and a second member comprising a second-member-side power transmission part; wherein the first-member-side power transmission part and the second-member-side power transmission part are configured to be engaged with each other for administering medicinal liquid into a living body; and wherein the second member is configured to open a housing covering the first-member-side power transmission part to engage the second-member-side power transmission part with the first-member-side power transmission part at a time of attaching the first member to the second member. |
| US10646638B2 |
Closed-circuit device and methods for isolation, modification, and readministration of specific constituents from a biological fluid source
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the isolation, modification and re-administration of a molecule or biomolecule, or a class of biomolecules, from the body fluid of a mammal via an extracorporeal closed circuit device. The device is able to capture and modify the biomolecule by the covalent or non-covalent attachment of a secondary molecule or protein, by cross-linking the captured molecule, or by altering the structure of the molecule (for example, by deglycosylation, peptide cleavage, or aggregation). The apparatus can be used to return the modified molecule or biomolecule to the mammalian subject. The device and methods may be utilized for the patient-specific diagnosis and/or treatment of a disease state which presents an associated molecule or protein in plasma or any other fluidized physiological system. The methods and apparatus may also be employed as a closed system allowing the on-line purification and/or modification of a target molecule or biomolecule from a fluid source such as a bioreactor or perfusion bioreactor. |
| US10646636B2 |
Needle dislodgement and blood leakage detection device
A needle dislodgement and blood leakage detection device includes a sensor assembly having a flexible sensor and a flexible substrate. The flexible sensor is provided, on an underside thereof at a location close to the flexible substrate, with a photoelectric sensor including near infrared transmitters that are of an array arrangement. The photoelectric sensor includes a signal amplifier module and a signal filter module that are electrically connected. An alarm device is coupled to the sensor assembly and includes a microprocessor unit, which includes a digital signal converter module, a signal sampling module, a signal demodulation module, a signal processing module, a time division module, a storage module, and a wireless transmission module that are connected in series. The digital signal converter module is connected to the signal filter module. The storage module and the wireless transmission module are respectively connected to a display unit and a computer. |
| US10646633B2 |
Heating device
A heating device for one or more components of an extracorporeal circuit of a blood treatment device, in particular a dialyzer, an adsorber, or a filter, includes at least one reception region for the component, and at least one heating element for heating the component located in the receiver. The heating device has a plurality of layers, with at least one layer being a flexible layer or an elastically deformable layer. |
| US10646624B2 |
Apparatus and method for topical negative pressure therapy
Apparatus and a method for the provision of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site are described, the apparatus comprising: vacuum generating means for generating a negative pressure at said wound site said vacuum generating means being operably connected to a dressing at said wound site by aspiration conduit means; pressure sensing conduit means in fluid communication with said aspiration conduit means at a junction adjacent said dressing; first pressure sensing means between said junction and said vacuum generating means; second pressure sensing means operably associated with said pressure sensing conduit means; diagnostic means in communication with said first and second pressure sensing means; and control means in communication with said diagnostic means for controlling pressure in said aspiration and said pressure sensing conduit means. |
| US10646622B2 |
Biologically active implants
This invention relates to an implant for treating pathological changes in the spinal column and/or locomotor system. According to one embodiment of the invention, the implant has a surface, a body, and an enamel-like or varnish-like coating that is up to 100 μm thick, comprises a biodegradable polymer such as polylactide which has a mean molecular weight of 100 kDa or less, forms an adhesive bond to the surface of the body such that when the implant is implanted, mechanical friction will not abrade or damage the coating, and is adapted to contact bone when implanted. This coating has an osteoinductive effect, which promotes the healing of fractures. Additional osteoinductive materials such as growth factors may be incorporated in the coating. The invention also relates to a method for producing such an implant using the following steps: preparing a dispersion of a biodegradable polymer in an organic solvent; applying the dispersion on the surface to be coated; and allowing the organic solvent to evaporate. |
| US10646621B2 |
Molecular imprinted biofunctional device
An apparatus is disclosed for a biofunctional molecular imprint apparatus comprising a supportive structure that cuts, punctures, retains, repairs, protects, interrogates, and/or supports the function of a body tissue or other substance; a surface material that receives and retains a molecular imprint and that is positioned to contact the body tissue or other substance during use; and a molecular imprint of a bioactive molecule that influences blood coagulation, tissue damage, pain, immune response, inflammation, infection, healing, tissue regeneration, cell adhesion, the formation of extracellular matrix, tumorigenesis, angiogenesis, bacterial growth, and/or side effects. |
| US10646618B2 |
Bone graft
The present invention relates to a novel bone graft and methods for producing said graft. Said bone graft can be used for surgical, plastic and/or cosmetic bone replacement for a patient in need thereof. The bone graft is made of a scaffold or matrix of sheet material having a 3-dimensional pattern of a continuous network of voids and/or indentations for enhancing new bone growth. |
| US10646615B2 |
Bone substitute material
A biphasic calcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite (CAP/HAP) bone substitute material having a sintered CAP core and a closed epitactically grown layer of nanocrystalline HAP deposited on the external surface of the sintered CAP core, wherein the closed epitactically grown layer of nanocrystalline HAP deposited on the external surface of the sintered CAP core has a homogeneous coarse external surface comprising flat crystal platelets, which shows an enhanced osteogenic response, a method of promoting bone formation, bone regeneration and/or bone repair by implanting the biphasic calcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite (CAP/HAP) bone substitute material, and a process of preparation thereof. |
| US10646614B2 |
Dissolvable hydrogel compositions for wound management and methods of use
The inventions provided herein relate to dissolvable hydrogel compositions and methods of uses, e.g., but not limited to, in wound management. Accordingly, methods for wound management involving the dissolvable hydrogel compositions are also provided herein. In some embodiments, the dissolvable hydrogel composition comprises an adhesive thioester hydrogel, which can facilitate adherence of the dissolvable hydrogen composition to a surface (e.g., a wound) and can be controllably dissolved later upon addition of a thiolate compound to release the dissolvable hydrogel composition from the surface (e.g., the wound). |
| US10646611B2 |
Methods and equipment for treating industrial gas streams and biological fouling
Methods for contacting removing an odorous or noxious component from a gas stream using a scrubbing solution containing a biocide in a gas/liquid contactor are described. The biocide is used to avoid or prevent or minimize or control biological growth and fouling, particularly in the gas/liquid contactor. |
| US10646608B2 |
System and method for disinfecting a surface of an object with iodine-laden gas
In a system and method for disinfecting a surface of an object with iodine-laden gas, a carrier gas generation means generates a gas stream, which is then directed into a chamber that includes an iodine source. As the gas stream enters and passes through the chamber, iodine is drawn and absorbed into the gas stream, creating an iodine-laden gas that exits the chamber. In some embodiments, the iodine-laden gas then travels from the chamber and is directed into an enclosure when it interacts with microbes contained on a surface of an object housed within the enclosure or otherwise engaged by the enclosure. In other embodiments, as the iodine-laden gas exits the chamber, it is directed to a nozzle, via which the iodine-laden gas is applied to the surface of the object to be disinfected. |
| US10646607B2 |
Activated disinfectant hydrogen peroxide compositions
Activated hydrogen peroxide disinfecting compositions are provided especially for low-foaming applications. A concentrate for dilution by an end-user is provided, which includes a hydrogen peroxide source, a non-surfactant organic sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a non-ionic surfactant, and an optional organic acid. Also provided is a ready-to-use hydrogen peroxide, disinfectant solution including a biocidal amount of hydrogen peroxide, a non-surfactant organic sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a non-ionic surfactant, water as solvent and an optional organic acid. An end-user can disinfect a surface of microorganisms by contacting the surface with the disinfecting composition for an amount of time effective to kill a majority of the microbes located on the surface. |
| US10646606B2 |
Ozone concentrator
Systems and methods for dissolving ozone gas in a liquid. An embodiment can comprise a tank having an upper region, a lower region, and a discharge outlet, all disposed in a specified geometry. A pump can be coupled with a liquid inlet in order to receive a liquid therefrom and to deliver the liquid via a pipe to the upper region of the tank. The pump can be coupled with the lower region of the tank in order to receive the liquid from the tank and to recirculate the liquid to the upper region of the tank. The apparatus can include an ozone inlet to receive ozone into the tank. The ozone inlet can comprise a venturi inlet disposed on the pipe downstream of the pump. The liquid can be released from the tank and depressurized, thereby providing for the ozone to emerge from the liquid as gas bubbles. The released liquid can be selected for a two-stage gas and aqueous cleaning process. |
| US10646598B2 |
Cage-like bifunctional chelators, copper-64 radiopharmaceuticals and PET imaging using the same
Disclosed is a class of versatile Sarcophagine based bifunctional chelators (BFCs) containing a hexa-aza cage for labeling with metals having either imaging, therapeutic or contrast applications radiolabeling and one or more linkers (A) and (B). The compounds have the general formula where A is a functional group selected from group consisting of an amine, a carboxylic acid, an ester, a carbonyl, a thiol, an azide and an alkene, and B is a functional group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an amine, a carboxylic acid, and ester, a carbonyl, a thiol, an azide and an alkene. Also disclosed are conjugate of the BFC and a targeting moiety, which may be a peptide or antibody. Also disclosed are metal complexes of the BFC/targeting moiety conjugates that are useful as radiopharmaceuticals, imaging agents or contrast agents. |
| US10646590B2 |
Methods for phototransfecting nucleic acids into live cells
The present invention includes methods for transferring a multigenic phenotype to a cell by transfecting, preferably by phototransfection, and locally transfecting a cell or a cellular process with a laser while the cell is bathed in a fluid medium comprising two or more nucleic acids, thereby introducing the nucleic acid into the interior of the cell. Expression of the nucleic acids results in a multigenic phenotype in the transfected cell. |
| US10646588B2 |
RP2 and RPGR vectors for treating X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
Disclosed are adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding RP2 or RPGR-ORF15 and related pharmaceutical compositions. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, increasing photoreceptor number in a retina of a mammal, and increasing visual acuity of a mammal using the vectors and pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US10646587B2 |
Simian adenovirus and hybrid adenoviral vectors
Recombinant adenoviral vectors, immunogenic compositions thereof and their use in medicine, and methods for generating recombinant adenoviral vectors are provided. In particular, the an adenovirus vector having a capsid derived from chimpanzee adenovirus AdY25, wherein the capsid encapsidates a nucleic acid molecule comprising an exogeneous nucleotide sequence of interest are provided. |
| US10646585B2 |
Hydrophilic linkers and ligand-drug conjugates thereof
Hydrophilic linkers are useful for linking drugs to cell-binding ligands in ligand-drug conjugates, such as antibody-drug conjugates. The ligand-drug conjugate includes a cell-binding ligand capable of binding to a particular cell population, and a drug connected to the ligand by a hydrophilic linker. The hydrophilic linker includes one or more hydrophilic groups that render the linker hydrophilic. The hydrophilic linker may also include functional groups at the two termini for coupling to the drug and the cell-binding ligand respectively. |
| US10646583B2 |
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC) that bind to CD37 proteins
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC's) that bind to CD37 protein and variants thereof are described herein. CD37 exhibits a distinct and limited expression pattern in normal adult tissue(s), and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, the ADC's of the invention in some embodiments provide a therapeutic composition for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10646580B2 |
Oligosaccharide conjugates for targeting bacteria and uses related thereto
This disclosure relates to conjugates for targeting bacteria and related uses. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of transferring a molecule of interest into bacteria comprising mixing bacteria with a non-naturally occurring conjugate under conditions such that the conjugate is transported across the bacterial cell wall. Typically, the conjugate comprises an oligosaccharide and a molecule of interest. In certain embodiments, the molecule of interest may be a tracer or an antibiotic. |
| US10646579B2 |
Complex comprising RNAi molecule and N-acetylated chitosan
Provided is a composition comprising an RNAi molecule which suppresses expression of CHST15 gene and successfully used for less invasive administration. A complex comprising an RNAi molecule which suppresses expression of CHST15 gene and an N-ace. |
| US10646572B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions with enhanced stability
The present invention provides for a stabilized biodegradable polymeric composition useful as a controlled release delivery system for peptide agents. The compositions of the present invention comprise a) a beneficial salt of a luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue formed with a strong acid that minimizes or prevents the interaction/reaction between the LHRH and the polymer in an organic solution; b) a biodegradable polymer; c) a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent; and d) optionally one or more excipients. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing and a method of use thereof. |
| US10646571B2 |
Liquid protein formulations containing cimetidine
Concentrated, low-viscosity, low-volume liquid pharmaceutical formulations of proteins have been developed. Such formulations can be rapidly and conveniently administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, rather than by lengthy intravenous infusion. These formulations include low-molecular-weight and/or high-molecular-weight proteins, such as mAbs, and viscosity-lowering agents that are typically bulky polar organic compounds, such as many of the GRAS (US Food and Drug Administration List of compounds generally regarded as safe) and inactive injectable ingredients and FDA approved therapeutics. |
| US10646570B2 |
Induced photodynamic therapy using nanoparticle scintillators as transducers
Photodynamic therapy systems comprising a nanoparticle that emits electromagnetic radiation having a first wavelength when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation, a photosensitizer which absorbs electromagnetic radiation of said first wavelength and a biocompatible mesoporous material are disclosed herein. In some examples, the photodynamic therapy system comprises a core comprising the nanoparticle, a first shell comprising the biocompatible mesoporous material, and a photosensitizer embedded in the first shell. Upon irradiation by, for example, X-rays, the nanoparticle can function as a transducer, converting X-ray photons to visible photons, and in turn, activating the photosensitizers. Methods of using the photodynamic therapy system are also disclosed. |
| US10646569B2 |
High concentration protein formulations with reduced viscosity
The present disclosure, among other things, provides low-viscosity, high concentration therapeutic protein agent formulations. |
| US10646567B2 |
Methods of treating cancer using PD-1 axis binding antagonists and MEK inhibitors
The present invention describes combination treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist and a MEK inhibitor and methods for use thereof, including methods of treating conditions where enhanced immunogenicity is desired such as increasing tumor immunogenicity for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10646563B2 |
Vaccines and immunotherapeutics using IL-28 and compositions and methods of using
Compositions, recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens comprising one or more isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode an immunogen in combination with an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes IL-28 or a functional fragment thereof are disclosed. Methods of inducing an immune response in an individual against an immunogen, using such compositions are disclosed. |
| US10646562B2 |
Glycosylation method
The invention relates to microbial host cells engineered to produce glycoconjugate vaccines by stable integration of an acceptor protein and an oligosaccharyltransferase into the host's genome, wherein expression of the oligosaccharyltransferase is regulated. |
| US10646561B2 |
Compositions and methods for using Salmonella typhi toxin to induce or enhance an immune response
The invention provides compositions and methods for using PltA, PltB, CdtB, or a mutant thereof, in inducing or enhancing an immune response. |
| US10646560B2 |
Multiepitope fusion antigens and vaccines and their use in treatment of enterotoxigenic diarrhea
Provided herein are polypeptides comprising up to 9 antigenic elements of ETEC virulence determinants: 7 CFA adhesins [CFA/I, CFA/II (CS1, CS2, CS3), CFA/IV (CS4, CS5, CS6)] expressed by the most prevalent and virulent ETEC strains, and 2 toxins expressed by all ETEC strains, were genetically fused together for CFA-toxoid fusion with proteins (CFA/I/II/IV-STa-toxoidLTtoxoid). Methods for making these polypeptides and their use in the treatment of ETEC related disease are also provided. |
| US10646552B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods
Pharmaceutical compositions and kits including a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor; melanin, a melanin promoter, or a combination thereof a p450 3A4 promoter; and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor are provided. Also provided are methods of treating cancer in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor, a melanin promoter, a p450 3A4 promoter, and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor to the subject in need thereof. Also provided are methods of reducing cell proliferation in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor, a melanin promoter, a p450 3A4 promoter, and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor to the subject in need thereof. |
| US10646539B2 |
Methods and compositions for the treatment of neuropathy and hyperalgesia
The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from hyperalgesia caused by drug-induced neuropathy by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from hyperalgesia caused by drug-induced neuropathy by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk for developing the condition. |
| US10646535B1 |
Modulating the endocannabinoid system to achieve desired health or wellness effects
Formulations and treatments are provided for selectively stimulating receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The formulations include non-cannabis, plant-based agents from readily available herbs, spices and other flavonoid-containing plants. The formulations and treatments can be designed to modulate the ECS so as to achieve a variety of health and wellness effects without incurring various undesirable limitations associated with cannabis. Treatments can be developed rapidly by selecting plant agents that mimic ECS effects associated with established medical agents. |
| US10646533B2 |
Absorption enhancer for polyphenol
An absorption enhancer for polyphenol containing at least one kind of extract selected from the group consisting of an extract from Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad., an extract from Acacia concinna, an extract from Sanicula europaea, an extract from Bupleurum rotundifolium, and a seed extract from Camellia sinensis, as an active ingredient. |
| US10646532B2 |
Method for preparing water extract of ashwagandha leaves which has enhanced anti-cancer activity utilizing cyclodextrin, and pharmaceutical composition containing ashwagandha leaves
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing a water extract of ashwagandha, which comprises increasing the amounts of withanone and withaferin A contained as active ingredients in the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. In addition, it is another object of the present invention to more economically and simply provide a pharmaceutical composition comprising ashwagandha leaves.The present invention relates to a method for preparing a water extract of ashwagandha leaves, which comprises extracting ashwagandha leaves with water in the presence of cyclodextrin, and a method for enhancing the anticancer activity of the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing cancer, comprising the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising dry powders of ashwagandha leaves and cyclodextrin. |
| US10646531B2 |
Uses of grapefruit essential oil in inhibiting inflammation associated with allergic disease
A method for at least one of inhibiting growth of myeloma cells, inhibiting myeloma cell-induced activation or formation of osteoclasts, and inhibiting inflammation is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of grapefruit essential oil. |
| US10646529B2 |
Methods of obtaining natural products from the comestible fluids and methods of use
Described herein is an enriched substance containing a ground edible material comprising one or more concentrated bioactive natural products from plant juice, as well as methods of producing such enriched substances and methods of using such solids to provide beneficial effects to humans or other animals. Enriched foods comprising the enriched substance(s) are also provided. Also provided are non-sorbed natural products such as sugars, fats oils, and carotenoids found in the non-sorbed plant liquor fraction of plant juice. |
| US10646528B2 |
Method for preparing extract of genus Panax including wild ginseng or ginseng, or cambial meristematic cells derived from genus panax or extract thereof containing rare ginsenosides in high quantity
The present invention relates to a method for increasing the content of rare ginsenosides in preparing an extract of genus Panax including wild ginseng or ginseng, cambial meristematic cells of genus Panax or an extract thereof, a ginseng extract prepared by the method, cambial meristematic cells (CMCs) of genus Panax or an extract thereof prepared by the method, and to a composition comprising the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for increasing the content of rare ginsenosides such as Rh2, in preparing an extract of genus Panax including wild ginseng or ginseng, cambial meristematic cells of genus Panax or an extract thereof, a ginseng extract prepared by the method, cambial meristematic cells (CMCs) of genus Panax or an extract thereof prepared by the method, and to a composition for improving blood circulation or a composition for improving liver function, which contains, as an active ingredient, a extract of genus Panax, cambial meristematic cells of genus Panax or an extract thereof, prepared by the method. |
| US10646525B2 |
Herbal composition for treatment and management of infectious diseases and method of preparation thereof
Herbal composition for treatment and management of Infectious diseases and method of preparation are disclosed herein. The disclosed composition including herbs and bhasmas may be used to treat Infectious diseases such as bacterial infection, fungal infection, viral infections, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis and Bronchitis etc. The method disclosed herein may be used as the main line of treatment or as supportive medication. |
| US10646518B2 |
Apoptotic bodies
This disclosure relates to apoptotic bodies. The disclosure particularly relates to a composition comprising the apoptotic bodies. The disclosure further relates to preparation of apoptotic bodies from stem cells. The disclosure also relates to medical treatments comprising the use of the composition comprising the apoptotic bodies. The apoptotic bodies may comprise apoptotic stem cells. The apoptosis of a cell may be induced by a starvation method, an ultra-violet irradiation method, a thermal stress method, a staurosporine method, or a combination thereof. |
| US10646516B2 |
Tumoricidal and antimicrobial compositions and methods
Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising tumoricidal and/or antimicrobial components isolated from the supernatant of NK-92 cell medium and methods of using the compositions for killing cancer cells. |
| US10646515B2 |
CD8+ regulatory T-cells for use in the treatment of inflammatory disorders of the human gastrointestinal tract
The present invention relates to composition comprising an isolated CD8+ Treg cell population, wherein the Treg cells have signatures for i) identifying that the T-cells are CD8+ regulatory Tcells, ii) identifying that the Treg cells are tissue type tropic, i.e they can migrate to the diseased tissue, iii) optionally identifying that the Treg cells are tropic with respect to the diseased tissue, i.e. they are homing cells, iv) identifying that the Treg cells are emigrant cells, i.e. they originate from the target tissue, and v) optionally identifying that the Treg cells are capable of being retained in the target tissue and optionally one or more X-signatures and/or one or more Y-signatures. |
| US10646514B2 |
Processing methods of solgel-derived bioactive glass-ceramic compositions and methods of using the same
Methods for processing and or removing organic residuals and or impurities from a solgel-derived bioactive glass-ceramic and compositions comprising solgel-derived bioactive glass-ceramics processed using these methods, are described. |
| US10646511B2 |
Universal cardioplegic solution (variants)
This invention relates to medicine, more specifically, to cardiac surgery, and may be used for protecting the heart from ischemia when administering cardioplegia in normothermia or hypothermia. The general-purpose cardioplegic solution contains pharmaceutically acceptable potassium ions; magnesium ions; a base and an acid providing a pH buffer in a range of 7.1-8.9; a diuretic providing osmolality in a range of 275-460 mOsmol/kg. Said solution is used for cardiac protection in cardiopulmonary bypass, as well as for achieving asystole and maintaining the achieved asystole. The procedure for administering the general-purpose cardioplegic solution involves maintaining the achieved asystole by decreasing the flow rate of starting components of said solution relative to the flow rate of autoblood thus decreasing the solution to autoblood ratio. |
| US10646507B2 |
Compositions for improved tissue oxygenation by peritoneal ventilation
Compositions and methods for improving transperitoneal oxygen uptake during peritoneal ventilation for extrapulmonary oxygenation of an organism or individual organs in preferably life-threatening case of need, such as pulmonary failure or circulatory shock, are disclosed. Such deficiencies can be addressed by transperitoneal administration of oxygen via a gas introduced into the abdominal cavity. A liquid, preferably aqueous, composition including an oxygen carrier such as hemoglobin is used, which, surprisingly, is capable of increasing the effectiveness of the diffusion of the oxygen administered by a one-time or repeated filling or continuous flushing of the abdominal cavity. An oxygen carrier, such as hemoglobin or derivatives thereof, is used for the manufacture of a composition for improvement of the diffusion of oxygen (gas) introduced into mucus layers of the peritoneum, preferably to enhance the diffusion of oxygen in transperitoneal ventilation. |
| US10646504B2 |
Synergistic enhancement of the delivery of nucleic acids via blended formulations
Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise “blends” of lipid nanoparticles and related methods of using such blended compositions to deliver polynucleotides to one or more target cells, tissues or organs. The blended compositions are generally characterized as being able to efficiently deliver polynucleotides to target cells and by their ability to enhance the expression of such polynucleotides and the production of functional proteins by target cells. |
| US10646503B2 |
Isotopologues of 5-azacytidine
The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising cytidine analogs for oral administration, wherein the compositions release the cytidine analog substantially in the stomach. Also provided are methods of treating diseases and disorders using the oral formulations provided herein. |
| US10646499B2 |
Compositions of obeticholic acid and methods of use
The disclosure relates to obeticholic acid formulations with improved stability, dissolution, and/or solubility, methods of preparing the same for use and methods of treating various diseases and conditions. |
| US10646498B2 |
Composition for preventing, alleviating or treating muscle diseases or improving muscular function
A composition for preventing or treating muscle diseases or improving muscular function, containing fucosterol, Sargassum fulvellum, a Sargassum fulvellum dried powder, a Sargassum fulvellum extract, Sargassum fusiforme, a Sargassum fusiforme dried powder or a Sargassum fusiforme extract is disclosed. Fucosterol, Sargassum fulvellum, a Sargassum fulvellum dried powder, a Sargassum fulvellum extract, Sargassum fusiforme, a Sargassum fusiforme dried powder or a Sargassum fusiforme extract increases the protein expression of p-mTOR, which is a main gene involved in muscle protein synthesis, inhibits the mRNA expression of MuRF-1 and atrogin-1 involved in muscle protein degradation, and increases the mRNA expression of MyoD and myogenin involved in muscle differentiation, thereby having an effect of remarkably increasing muscular function. In addition, the composition can be safely used without side effects, thereby being usable in medicine, food, cosmetic products, livestock feed, a feed additive and the like. |
| US10646496B2 |
Joint application of statin and adrenocortical hormone for treating chronic subdural hematoma
The present invention provides joint use of stain and adrenocortical hormone for preparing a pharmaceutical product for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. The pharmaceutical product according to the present invention is capable of accelerating hematoma absorption and improving a therapeutic effect of single oral administration of a statin-based pharmaceutical product, and the dose of the adrenocortical hormone-based pharmaceutical product used is 1/10 of the dose used in a large-dose hormonal therapy. |
| US10646494B2 |
Heterocycle-substituted tetracyclic compounds and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
The present invention relates to novel Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A′, R2 R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient. |
| US10646490B2 |
Thieno- and pyrrolopyrimidine analogues and prodrugs thereof as anticancer agents and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides for the design and synthesis of halogenated thieno- and pyrrolopyrimidine compounds and prodrugs thereof that exhibit cancer proliferation inhibitory activity and the use thereof for cancer treatment. |
| US10646487B2 |
Melanin production inhibitor, whitening agent, fibroblast activator, collagen and/or elastin production promotor and wrinkle ameliorant
The present invention provides an agent containing an orotic acid derivative that has high solubility in solvent and has superior physiological activity. The agent of the present invention is a melanin production inhibitor, whitening agent, fibroblast activator, collagen and/or elastin production promoter or wrinkle ameliorant containing as an active ingredient thereof an orotic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof. In formula (1), R preferably represents a side chain of glutamic acid, glycine, histidine or aspartic acid. [In formula (1), R represents a side chain of a naturally-occurring amino acid and R may form, together with a nitrogen atom adjacent thereto through a single carbon atom, a hetero ring]. |
| US10646476B2 |
Method for treatment of humoral secretion dysfunctions
The present invention concerns compositions for the increase in the humoral secretion comprising imidazole peptides or extracts containing them, as well as the use of said compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of secretarial dysfunctions of the body mucosa. |
| US10646474B2 |
Glucocorticoid receptor modulators to treat pancreatic cancer
Methods and compositions for treating a subject hosting a non-ACTH-secreting pancreatic tumor are disclosed. The methods include administering to the subject a chemotherapeutic agent and a glucocorticoid receptor modulator (GRM), preferably a selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator (SGRM), to reduce the tumor load in the subject. The GRM may be a nonsteroidal GRM, and may be a nonsteroidal SGRM. The non-ACTH-secreting pancreatic tumor may be an exocrine pancreatic tumor.The nonsteroidal SGRM may be a nonsteroidal compound comprising: a fused azadecalin structure; a heteroaryl ketone fused azadecalin structure; or an octahydro fused azadecalin structure. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a chemotherapeutic agent and a GRM are disclosed. The GRM in such pharmaceutical compositions may be a nonsteroidal GRM, and may be a SGRM, such as a nonsteroidal SGRM. The nonsteroidal SGRM may comprise: a fused azadecalin structure; a heteroaryl ketone fused azadecalin structure; or an octahydro fused azadecalin structure. |
| US10646473B2 |
Topical compositions comprising fipronil and permethrin and methods of use
The subject matter disclosed herein is directed to stable, highly-effective topical formulations comprising permethrin, fipronil and a solvent system that is sufficient to solubilize these two active ingredients and limit degradation of fipronil to its sulfone, and their uses in topical applications on animals and the environment. Useful formulations comprise from about 30% to about 55% (w/w) permethrin and about 2 to 15% (w/w) fipronil and a solvent system that comprises N-methyl pyrrolidone and a glycol, glycol ether, glycol ester, fatty acid ester or neutral oil, wherein the N-methyl pyrrolidone and glycol, glycol ether, glycol ester, fatty acid ester or neutral oil are present in a weight: weight ratio of from about 1:2.0 to about 1:3.5, glycol, glycol ether, glycol ester, fatty acid ester or neutral oil to n-methyl pyrrolidone. These two actives when combined in the described amounts have been found to have unexpected enhanced repellent activity against stable fly. However, it is the formulations described herein that provide solvency and stability that maintain synergistic concentrations after application on an animal. |
| US10646471B2 |
Lipoxygenase inhibitors
The disclosure provides bisindole suitable for inhibiting lipoxygenases or Aβ-formation, and treating associated diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The bisindoles are indolo[2,3-b]carbazole derivatives, and may be administered to a patient as part of a pharmaceutical formulation. |
| US10646468B2 |
Composition comprising tetracyclic compound
A composition which comprises substance represented by Formula (I), [Meanings of the symbols that are included in the formula are given in the specification as definitions] a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a dissolution aid.is useful for improving solubility, oral absorbability and/or absorbability in blood of a poorly water-soluble or water insoluble tetracyclic compounds having an ALK inhibitory activity that are useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for cancer, depression, and cognitive function disorder. |
| US10646465B2 |
Small molecules against cancer
Compounds capable of, or usable in, killing cancer cells, and/or modulating a biological activity of a chemokine, and/or inhibiting a kinase, and/or treating diseases and disorders associated with a biological activity of a chemokine and/or cell migration, and/or treating disease and disorders such as cancer and inflammatory diseases and disorders, are provided herein. The compounds are listed in Tables 2, 4 and 5, and/or are represented by Formulae I, IV, V and VI, as defined in the specification. Methods utilizing these compounds are also provided. |
| US10646463B2 |
Treatment for tumors driven by metabolic dysfunction
The present disclosure relates to modified or polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors. The present disclosure also relates to methods of treating metabolically-driven diseases and disorders, such as certain cancers. |
| US10646462B2 |
Compositions and methods for producing elevated and sustained ketosis
Beta-hydroxybutyrate mineral salts in combination with medium chain fatty acids or an ester thereof such as medium chain triglycerides were used to induce ketosis, achieving blood ketone levels of (2-7 mmol/L), with or without dietary restriction. The combination results in substantial improvements in metabolic biomarkers related to insulin resistance, diabetes, weight loss, and physical performance in a short period of time. Further, use of these supplements to achieve ketosis yields a significant elevation of blood ketones and reduction of blood glucose levels. Use of these substances does not adversely affect lipid profiles. By initiating rapid ketosis and accelerating the rate of ketoadaptation, this invention is useful for the avoidance of glucose withdrawal symptoms commonly experienced by individuals initiating a ketogenic diet, and minimizes the loss of lean body mass during dietary restriction. |
| US10646457B2 |
Emesis treatment
A composition for the treatment of emesis comprising 8-hydroxy-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin in which the ratio of the S enantiomer of the 8-hydroxy-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin to the R enantiomer of the 8-hydroxy-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin is between 2:1 and 10:1, and a method of treating or preventing emesis with such a composition. |
| US10646454B2 |
Microcell delivery systems including charged or magnetic particles for regulating rate of administration of actives
An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The active delivery system includes a plurality of microcells, wherein the microcells are filled with a medium including an active ingredient and charged or magnetic particles. The microcells include an opening, and the opening is spanned by a porous diffusion layer. Because the porous diffusion layer can be blocked with the charged or magnetic particles, the rate at which the active ingredient is dispensed can be controlled with an electric or magnetic field, respectively. |
| US10646453B2 |
Medical active substance patch with reduced optical conspicuousness on the skin
A transparent or translucent medical active substance patch is provided that includes a matrix of monolayer or multilayer configuration with at least one active substance-containing layer contained therein and a backing layer connected with the matrix. The patch, having been applied to the skin of a first person, has a lightness color value L1 at a place of the skin covered by the patch which is not less than 50% and not more than 200% of a lightness color value L2, with L2 being the lightness value of the region of skin of the same person which surrounds the applied patch, with the same being true of the skin of a second or any other person, provided that for all the persons mentioned, the L2 of their respective skin is in the range from 5° to 100°, especially in the range from 20° to 90°. |
| US10646449B2 |
Rice bran sterol sugar-coated tablet
The present invention discloses a rice bran sterol sugar-coated tablet comprising rice bran sterol, a filler and a coating agent, wherein a mass ratio of the rice bran sterol, the filler and the coating agent is 1:3.9-4.5:1.30-1.35. The filler is composed of starch, dextrin, talcum powder, calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, starch slurry, carboxymethyl starch sodium, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide in a mass ratio of 1.29-1.5:0.5-0.71:1:1:0.24-0.25:1.86-2.25:0.16-0.18:0.028-0.03:0.14-0.17, and the coating agent is composed of white sugar, gum, gelatin, pigment and Chinese insect wax in a mass ratio of 201-249:5.56-8:1:0.06-0.07:1. The rice bran sterol sugar-coated tablet may be used for treating periodontitis and acute pharyngolaryngitis and has obvious treatment effects on peniculus system inflammations, and is harmless to the human body. |
| US10646447B2 |
Oral sustained-release triple layer tablet
The present invention relates to an oral sustained-release triple layer tablet, more particularly, a triple layer tablet consisting of an inner immediate-release layer containing a pharmaceutically active ingredient and two outer layers containing swellable polymers. Upon exposure to aqueous media, the two outer layers swell to form gelled layers surrounding the lateral side of the inner layer rapidly, thereby control effectively the release of the pharmaceutically active ingredient from the inner immediate-release layer. |
| US10646444B2 |
Method of preparing biologically formulations active
The invention provides pellet for use as a core for a pharmaceutical dosage form having an inner and an outer zone where the inner zone includes a biologically active agent and said outer zone includes a layer formed by applying a substantially dry, free flowing inert powder which forms a non-tacky surface when placed in contact with water. The invention also provides a process for making pharmaceutical pellets where the core or at least one a layer on the core is formed by (a) contacting powder particles, adhering them to each other and compacting the adhered pellets by a rolling movement, wherein the degree of densification is controlled by the rolling movement; and (b) feeding a sufficient amount of a substantially dry, free flowing inert powder which forms a non-tacky surface when placed in contact with water to provide on said particles an outer zone including a layer formed from said substantially dry, free flowing inert powder. |
| US10646437B2 |
Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications
Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye. |
| US10646436B2 |
Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications
Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye. |
| US10646435B2 |
Pasty bio-adhesive sustained release compositions
The present invention provides pasty or liquid compositions for applications on mucous membranes of cavities easily reached by hand, having a bio-adhesive prolonged effect or release. The composition includes a polysaccharide matrix agent selected from the group constituting of lambda carrageenan and iota carrageenan. The matrix allows the in situ formation of a matrix film with a reinforced bio-adhesive capacity due to complexation reactions between the polysaccharide matrix agent and the components of the local secretions of the mucous membranes. The compositions can also include a lecithin compound as a reinforcing agent of the intrinsic bio-adhesive properties of the polysaccharide matrix agent. The composition can further include at least one of (a) a hydration medium for the polysaccharide matrix agent, (b) a lecithin co-solvent allowing the dispersion of the micellar lecithin solution in the hydration medium, (c) an additive or additives, and (d) at least one active ingredient. |
| US10646434B2 |
Hypotonic microbicidal formulations and methods of use
Hypotonic microbicidal compositions including an antimicrobial, such as an antiviral compound, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in a solution formulation having hypotonic osmolarity have been developed for administration rectally to the gastrointestinal mucosa. In a preferred embodiment for use in preventing or decreasing HIV infection, the microbicidal is tenofovir, or a prodrug or derivative thereof. The formulations may include additional agents such as surfactants to enhance cleansing, buffers, or preservatives. Polymers may be included for osmolarity as well as comfort. |
| US10646433B2 |
Intravenous administration of tramadol
A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously in a dosing regimen which includes one or more loading doses administered at shortened intervals as compared to dosing at steady-state is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the dose of tramadol is from about 45 mg to about 80 mg and the second (and optionally) third doses are intravenously administered at intervals of from about 2 to about 3 hours, and thereafter the tramadol is intravenously administered at a dosing interval of about 4 to about 6 hours, until the patient no longer requires treatment with tramadol. In preferred embodiments, the intravenous dosing regimen provides a Cmax and AUC of tramadol is similar to the Cmax and AUC of an oral dose of 100 mg tramadol HCl given every 6 hours. In certain preferred embodiments, the dosing regimen comprises 50 mg IV tramadol at Hour 0, followed by 50 mg at Hour 2, 50 mg at hour 4, and 50 mg every 4 hours thereafter (e.g., until the patient no longer requires treatment with tramadol). |
| US10646431B2 |
PH dependent carriers for targeted release of pharmaceuticals along the gastrointestinal tract, compositions therefrom, and making and using same
Novel drug carriers capable of targeted and/or pH dependent release of biologically active agents into selected pH environments including the gastrointestinal (GI), ophthalmic, urinary, or reproductive tracts. Unexpectedly, carriers including free fatty acids (FFA) are able to deliver biologically active agents to various pH environments. Such targeted delivery is tailorable and useful for active agents that are: (a) injurious to the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), (b) acid labile, (c) impermeable/soluble compounds in GI fluids, (d) susceptible to first pass metabolism, and/or (e) cause stomach irritation, upset, or dyspepsia. |
| US10646430B2 |
Topical compositions for stimulating adipogenesis and lipogenesis to reduce the signs of skin aging
Compositions for reducing skin aging are disclosed herein. The compositions can be topically applied to a skin region to reduce or prevent skin wrinkles, fine lines, thinning skin, sagging skin, skin dryness, and skin itchiness. |
| US10646428B2 |
Process for cosmetic treatment of keratin materials
The invention relates to a cosmetic treatment process, in particular for caring for or making up keratin materials, comprising the following steps: a) a step of applying, to the keratin materials, a cosmetic composition comprising a compound comprising at least 2 maleimide groups; b) a step of applying a cosmetic composition comprising a compound comprising at least 2 furfuryl groups. The invention also relates to a kit comprising the two compositions, enabling said process to be carried out. The invention also relates to copolymers furfuryl (meth)acrylate, specifically (meth)acrylamide, and addition monomer chosen from polyethylene glycol (meth)acrylates and polydimethylsiloxanes with mono(meth)acryloyloxy end group. |
| US10646427B2 |
Cosmetic compositions comprising spiculisporic acid and an ester of fatty acid and(poly)glycerol optionally polyoxyalkylenated
This invention concerns a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an aqueous phase, spiculisporic acid and/or one of its salts, and at least one ester of fatty acid and optionally polyoxyalkylenated (poly)glycerol.This invention further concerns the non-therapeutic, cosmetic use of the cosmetic composition as a hygienic product, makeup, a cleaning product, and/or care product of the skin and/or hair. |
| US10646425B1 |
Cosmetic product for the skin comprising a combination of acetic acid and natural essential oils
Apple cider vinegar, may be applied in different ways to the skin, the preferred way of application is a cream or a lotion which can be left on the skin for 10-15 minutes or preferably overnight. The objectionable odor of vinegar is masked or eliminated by the inclusion of certain natural essential oils such as lavender oil, rose oil, rosewood oil, geranium oil, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, sandalwood oil, lemongrass oil, violet oil and ginger oil. These natural essential oils also practically eliminate any potential skin irritation that may result from high concentrations of the vinegar. |
| US10646419B2 |
Peroxide gel compositions
A dental bleaching device may include a backing material made of a polymeric wax mixture, and a dental composition in contact with the backing material. The dental composition may include a thickening agent and a peroxide bleaching agent. The dental composition may be a gelatinous compound having physical deformation properties that allow the dental composition to bend and conform to a shape of a container into which the dental composition is placed, but the dental composition will not merge into a second piece of the dental composition when placed in contact with the second piece. |
| US10646418B2 |
Aftertreatment agent for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratinic fibers
Cosmetic agents for treating keratinic fibers and methods for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratinic fibers are provided herein. In an embodiment, a cosmetic agent for treating keratinic fibers includes (a) one or more metal salts chosen from the group of tin(II) salts, iron(II) salts, manganese(II) salts, titanium(II) salts, or titanium(III) salts and (b) water. The agent has a pH between about 1.0 and about 3.0. |
| US10646415B1 |
Hair-coloring compositions, aerosol products, and methods for coloring hair
The present disclosure relates to hair-coloring compositions comprising direct dyes, and aerosol hair-coloring products comprising the hair-coloring compositions. The hair-coloring compositions include: (a) at least one direct dye selected from nitro-phenylenediamines, nitro-aminophenols, azo dyes, anthraquinones, triarylmethane dyes, indophenols, and a mixture thereof; (b) at least one nonionic film forming polymer; (c) at least one thickening agent; (d) at least 40 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the compositions; and (e) 40 wt. % or less of ethanol, based on the total weight of the composition. The hair-coloring compositions can be combined with a propellant and incorporated into a canister to provide a hair-coloring aerosol product. The compositions and aerosol products are useful for coloring hair. |
| US10646411B2 |
Foam having improved feeling during use
A foam made of a specific material having superior properties and cosmetics comprising the foam are disclosed. |
| US10646405B2 |
Work station for medical dose preparation system
Embodiments of work stations for use in medical dose preparation management system. A work station may include a camera stand. The camera stand may include a housing enclosing a camera and one or more light sources therein. As such, the camera and light sources may be directed at a medical dose preparation staging region to capture medical dose preparation images of the medical dose preparation staging region. The camera stand may include an adjustable support positionable in a plurality of positions to dispose the camera and light source relative to the medical dose preparation staging region. A base with a removable tray may be provided that include medical receptacle engagement features. The work stations may facilitate improved image quality, efficiency of work flows carried out at the work station, and administrative tasks such as cleaning. |
| US10646398B2 |
Self-heating and hardening vibrating sensual stimulation device
A medical, or fertility aid, or sensual device including: an outer cylindrical phallic shaped outer cover; a cylindrical phallic shaped liquid filled enclosed casing pocket; rechargeable vibrating/infrared/ultrasound core inserted into the outer cover, wherein the liquid filled pocket contains a ferrous metal disk which can be bent; and a sheath encasing the outer cover. One embodiment relates to a vibrating, and or infrared, and/or ultrasound, and heat emitting and self-hardening dildo fertility devise which offers a solution for women with endometrial or uterine caused infertility. It can also be used as an aid in re-habilitation for women recovering from trauma to the vagina due to radiation therapy in the treatment of cervical and uterine cancers. |
| US10646396B2 |
Hybrid mobility and transfer assistance device
The present disclosure relates to an improved mobility and transfer assistance device designed act as a stability device for the user, as well as, an improved transfer apparatus for assisting in the transfer of the user or patient from one location or position to another location or position. The present mobility and transfer assistance device can be used as both a mobility device, such as a walker or wheelchair, but is also designed to provide more stability and guidance to the user, thereby encouraging the user to perform many daily tasks independently with minimal assistance. |
| US10646393B2 |
Sheet clamp
A clamp for engaging one or more sheets of fabric for moving or repositioning an immobile occupant of a bed or trolley, the clamp having a body with chamfered channel, a block configured to be received within the channel, and a returning member to selectively permit the block to be removed from the channel. |
| US10646392B2 |
Split drum for lift strap in ceiling lift
A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control. |
| US10646390B2 |
Method and structure for lightweight integrally formable bed frames for articulating beds
An articulating bed frame incorporates an extruded metal frame shape which is formed into any desired bed size by slicing of kerfs in the extrusion for side lengths with bending at the kerfs around sized base plate elements to create the completed frame. The frame employs an extruded beam having an inner flange and a support channel formed therein. The extruded beam is cut to form frame side elements and end elements and a plurality of support blocks are received in and support by the support channel. The support blocks engage a cradle supporting a seat section of an articulating structure. |
| US10646388B2 |
Serving apparatus
A serving apparatus is provided to minimise risk of injurious events in a hospital or care setting. The serving apparatus comprises, a serving member having a serving platform; a rotation mechanism in rotatable communication with the serving member; a stand in communication with the rotation mechanism, the stand having a connecting portion; said connecting portion being arranged to reversibly couple the stand to an item of furniture; wherein the rotation mechanism is arranged to provide reciprocal rotation of the serving member between a stowed position and a serving position. The serving apparatus of the present invention aims to minimise the risk of falls or injurious spillages and may also maintain the healthy orthopaedic properties of furniture during mealtimes, without necessitating an awkward seating position wherein said orthopaedic properties become substantially defunct. |
| US10646380B2 |
Feminine night pad
A feminine night pad is described having multiple layers of absorbent material selectively stacked in a manner to define a body portion and a central portion. Each portion is laid upon an upper surface of a trim member including an impermeable sheet. The body portion has a plurality of absorbing layers set in from the edge of the trim member. The central portion is built upon the body portion and includes one or more layers of additional absorbent material. The trim member is covered in absorbent material and extends around the entire periphery of the body portion. The trim member and corresponding portions are formed into a triangular shape to better conform to a woman's body. |
| US10646378B2 |
Absorbent article having a composite web with visual signal thereon
A process for making a composite web is disclosed. The composite web can be incorporated into an absorbent article. A volume of ink is applied to the composite web such that when the composite web is incorporated into the absorbent article, a visual signal is produced. |
| US10646374B2 |
Apparatus and method to form entry bleb for subretinal delivery of therapeutic agent
An apparatus includes an injector, a first fluid conduit, a second fluid line, and a control module. The injector includes a body, a flexible cannula, a flexible needle, and a sensor. The needle is configured to translate relative to the cannula. The sensor is operable to detect a position of the needle relative to the cannula. The first and second fluid lines are coupled with the needle. The control module is in communication with the sensor, with the first fluid conduit, and with the second fluid conduit. The control module is configured to provide delivery of a first fluid through the first conduit to the needle based on a signal from the sensor. The control module is further configured to provide delivery of a second fluid through the second conduit to the needle. |
| US10646373B2 |
Ejector mechanism, ejector device, and methods of use
An ejector device and method of delivering safe, suitable, and repeatable dosages to a subject for topical, oral, nasal, or pulmonary use is disclosed. The ejector device includes a housing, a reservoir disposed within the housing for receiving a volume of fluid, and an ejector mechanism in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to eject a stream of droplets, the ejector mechanism comprising an ejector plate coupled to a generator plate and a piezoelectric actuator; the piezoelectric actuator being operable to oscillate the ejector plate, and thereby the generator plate, at a frequency and generate a directed stream of droplets. |
| US10646367B2 |
Disposable tape kit and method for wrist immobilization
A disposable tape kit and method for use by athletes or others requiring immobilisation of the wrist. The tape kit includes a first strip with a palm anchor, an anterior wrist portion, and an anterior forearm anchor, along with a second strip that includes a back anchor, a wrist anchor starting end, a wrist anchor central portion, and a wrist anchor finishing end. When applied to a wearer's hand, wrist, and forearm, tension along the first strip on the anterior side of the wrist resists extension of the wrist, while tension along the second strip on the posterior side of the wrist resists flexion of the wrist. The combination of the first tension and second tension tends to immobilize the wrist against both flexion and extension. |
| US10646365B2 |
Delivery system and method for self-centering a proximal end of a stent graft
A method for implanting a prosthesis centrally within a curved lumen includes loading a prosthesis into a delivery sheath, advancing the sheath in a patient towards the curved lumen to place at least the proximal end of the prosthesis within the curved lumen, and centering the proximal end of the prosthesis and/or the distal end of the sheath within the curved lumen. In a first advancing step, the outer catheter containing the inner sheath is advanced together towards the curved lumen to a location proximal of the curved lumen and, in a second advancing step, the inner sheath containing the prosthesis is advanced into the curved lumen to place at least the proximal end within the curved lumen while the outer catheter substantially remains at the location. After centering, the proximal end of the prosthesis is deployed centered within the curved lumen. |
| US10646359B2 |
Stent fabrication via tubular casting processes
Tubular casting processes, such as dip-coating, may be used to form substrates from polymeric solutions which may be used to fabricate implantable devices such as stents. The polymeric substrates may have multiple layers which retain the inherent properties of their starting materials and which are sufficiently ductile to prevent brittle fracture. Parameters such as the number of times the mandrel is immersed, the duration of time of each immersion within the solution, as well as the delay time between each immersion or the drying or curing time between dips and withdrawal rates of the mandrel from the solution may each be controlled to result in the desired mechanical characteristics. Additional post-processing may also be utilized to further increase strength of the substrate or to alter its shape. |
| US10646358B2 |
System and method for providing biomechanically suitable running gait in powered lower limb devices
Systems and methods for a running controller for a lower limb device including at least a powered knee joint are provided. The method includes collecting real-time sensor information for the lower limb device and configuring the lower limb device to a first state in a finite state model for an activity mode including the running mode. The method further includes, based on the sensor information, transitioning the lower limb device from a current state to a subsequent state in the finite state model for the detected mode when a pre-defined criteria for transitioning to the subsequent state is met, and repeating the transitioning until the activity mode changes. In the system and method, the finite state model includes at least one stance state and at least one swing state, where the at least one stance state includes at least one absorption state and at least one propulsion state. |
| US10646357B2 |
Jointless prosthetic foot
A jointless prosthetic foot having a leaf spring which has a distal footfall section, a connecting section and a proximal attachment section which extends in an anterior-posterior direction and to which an attachment adapter can be fixed. The attachment adapter is mounted such as to be movable along a convexly curved path in the anterior-posterior direction. |
| US10646355B2 |
System and apparatus for robotic device and methods of using thereof
A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform. |
| US10646354B2 |
Kit with femoral prostheses having insertion/extraction features
A kit includes a number of femoral prostheses of different sizes and shapes. Each femoral prostheses in the kit includes a femoral stem including a proximal end portion defining a proximal stem axis, a femoral neck portion including a lateral shoulder extending distally and laterally at an angle relative to the proximal stem axis, such that when projected onto a coronal plane including the proximal stem axis, the lateral shoulder is not parallel to the proximal stem axis. Each prostheses further includes an insertion/extraction cavity extending distally from a proximal surface of the neck portion, the cavity defining an insertion/extraction cavity axis which, when projected on to the coronal plane, is not parallel with the proximal stem axis, and the lateral shoulder of each femoral prosthesis is oriented at an angle relative to the proximal stem axis that is different from the angle of each of the other femoral prostheses. |
| US10646353B2 |
Intervertebral prosthesis or disk prosthesis
An intervertebral prosthesis or disk prosthesis comprising a front side, a rear side, an upper side which can be placed on the base plate of vertebral body, a lower side which can be placed on the base plate of a vertebral body, a right side, a left side, a cavity which can receive a fluid hydraulic osteocementum, an opening in the cavity and several outlets out from the cavity. The total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets SV on the front side, the total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets SH on the rear side, the total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets SR on the right side and the total of the transversal surfaces of the outlets on the left side satisfy the following conditions: SL>SR or SR>SL or SH>SV or SV>SH. |
| US10646348B2 |
Orthopedic implant
An orthopedic implant in the form of a femoral component of a knee endoprosthesis has sliding tribological surfaces formed by inserts of a ceramic material based on zirconium dioxide or aluminum oxide, which are inserted and transition flushly into a metallic base body. The inserts are connected to the base body by a silicate ceramic solder, which is solidified or hardened in a ceramic firing, and by a silicate glass solder. Discharge channels in the metallic base body help to produce a homogeneous glass solder layer and to avoid an excessively intense heat treatment of the solder connection, which could lead to fractures in the titanium oxide layer of the base body. Because a coating of a softer glass solder may be additionally provided on the sliding tribological surfaces of the inserts, the abrasive wear is further reduced and the service life is further increased. |
| US10646346B2 |
Prosthetic implant support structure
A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthetic implant is secured to an inner surface of the support structure by an adhesive. The support structure may comprise a pair of partially hemispherical components arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining the channel between the pair of components. |
| US10646343B2 |
System and method for valve activation
A method for improving the function of a valve in the heart of a patient, comprising attaching, to a leaflet of the valve, an element that is responsive to a magnetic field; positioning, outside of the heart of the patient, a coil connected to a source of electric energy; activating the source of electric energy to provide an oscillating current in the coil; and thereby providing an oscillating magnetic field through the coil to effect movement of the element and the leaflet. |
| US10646341B2 |
Basket delivery system
A delivery device for a collapsible medical device may include a handle and a delivery assembly having a compartment for receiving the medical device. A catheter member may extend from the handle to the delivery assembly. The catheter member may have a first portion with a first compliance value and a second portion with a second compliance value different from the first compliance value. An internally threaded member may be fixedly connected to the delivery assembly. An externally threaded member may have a first portion operatively connected to the actuation member and a second portion threadedly coupled to the internally threaded member so that manipulation of the actuation member causes axial movement of the compartment relative to the catheter member. |
| US10646340B2 |
Steerable delivery system for replacement mitral valve
Devices, systems and methods are described herein to provide improved steerability for delivering a prosthesis to a body location, for example, for delivering a replacement mitral valve to a native mitral valve location. The delivery system can include a number of advantageous steering and delivery features, in particular for the transseptal delivery approach. |
| US10646338B2 |
Delivery systems with telescoping capsules for deploying prosthetic heart valve devices and associated methods
Delivery systems with telescoping capsules for delivering prosthetic heart valve devices and associated methods are disclosed herein. A delivery system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a delivery capsule having a first housing, a second housing slidably disposed within a portion of the first housing, and a prosthetic device constrained within the first and second housings. The delivery capsule can further include first and second chamber defined in part by the first and second housings. During deployment, fluid is delivered to the first chamber to move the first housing distally over the second housing, thereby releasing a portion of the prosthetic device. Subsequently, fluid is delivered to the second chamber such that the first and second housings move together in the distal direction to release a second portion of the prosthetic device. |
| US10646336B2 |
Leaflet attachment frame for prosthetic valve
An implantable prosthetic valve has an upper frame section and a lower frame section. The upper frame section has a plurality of struts and a first leaflet receiving surface at a lower portion of the upper frame section. The lower frame section has a second leaflet receiving surface at an upper portion of the lower frame section. An edge of a flexible leaflet is disposed between the first and second leaflet receiving surfaces to attach the leaflet to the upper and lower frame sections. |
| US10646335B2 |
Stents for prosthetic heart valves
A stented valve including a generally tubular stent structure that has a longitudinal axis, first and second opposite ends, a plurality of commissure support structures spaced from the first and second ends and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one structural wire positioned between each two adjacent commissure support structures, and at least one wing portion extending from two adjacent commissure support structures and toward one of the first and second ends of the stent structure. The stewed valve further includes a valve structure attached within the generally tubular stent structure to the commissure support structures. |
| US10646334B2 |
Heart valve
A method of deploying a prosthesis within a native mitral valve is disclosed. The expandable frame preferably includes about twelve proximal anchors, wherein the proximal anchors have free ends positioned radially outwardly from the frame in an expanded configuration. The expandable frame preferably includes about twelve distal anchors, wherein the distal anchors also have a free ends positioned radially outwardly from the frame and extend toward a proximal end when the frame is in the expanded configuration. A valve body is supported within the frame for preventing blood flow in one direction. The expandable frame is radially expanded during deployment, which causes the free ends of the proximal and distal anchors to move closer together. In the expanded configuration, the proximal anchors are positioned on an inflow side of the native mitral valve and the distal anchors are positioned on an outflow side of the native mitral valve. |
| US10646332B2 |
Adjustable baseplate for use with irregular tracheostomas
An adjustable base plate for use with a tracheotomy stoma includes a flexible membrane and a base component having an accessory mounting portion disposed in a center of the flexible membrane and adapted to mount a tracheostoma accessory. The base plate defines a conically shaped region formed by a plurality of conforming members extending radially from the accessory mounting portion that are laterally spaced from one another and connected to one another by a plurality of web portions formed by the flexible membrane. An adhesive material is applied to the flexible membrane. |
| US10646330B2 |
Accommodative intraocular lens
An accommodating intraocular lens implant is provided that includes (a) a bowl-shaped posterior component and (b) an anterior component, which includes an anterior floating lens unit, which includes an anterior lens; a circumferential rim; and levers, which connect the anterior floating lens unit to the circumferential rim, such that the anterior floating lens unit is movable toward and away from the circumferential ring in an anterior-posterior direction. The bowl-shaped posterior component and the anterior component are distinct from each other and not permanently fixed to each other, and are shaped so as to be assemblable together in situ in a human eye such that the circumferential rim contacts an interface region of an inner surface of the bowl-shaped posterior component, and the levers are pivotable about the interface region during motion of the anterior floating lens unit toward and away from the circumferential ring in the anterior-posterior direction. |
| US10646329B2 |
Ophthalmic apparatus with corrective meridians having extended tolerance band
The embodiments disclosed herein include improved toric lenses and other ophthalmic apparatuses (including, for example, contact lens, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and the like) and associated method for their design and use. In an embodiment, an ophthalmic apparatus (e.g., a toric lens) includes one or more angularly-varying phase members comprising a diffractive or refractive structure, each varying the depths of focus of the apparatus so as to provide an extended tolerance to misalignment of the apparatus when implanted in an eye. That is, the ophthalmic apparatus establishes an extended band of operational meridian over the intended correction meridian. |
| US10646328B2 |
Toric ophthalmic lens
A tonic ophthalmic lens is described in which refractivity of the lens differs between a first direction on a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens and a second direction which differs from the first direction on the plane. In addition, refractivity difference which is the difference between the refractivity in the first direction and the refractivity in the second direction varies depending on a position of the lens in a radial direction. |
| US10646327B2 |
Self-locking suture constructs and methods of tissue fixation
Knotless self-locking constructs and methods of tissue repairs. A flexible coupler creates a plurality of closed, knotless, continuous, adjustable, flexible loops having adjustable perimeters, the loops being located between a loop interconnection and two terminal ends. A weave region having an accordion configuration and a plurality of locking points is provided between each terminal end and each closed, knotless, continuous, adjustable, flexible loop. |
| US10646322B2 |
Deployment device for a soft tissue repair prosthesis
A deployment device for positioning a soft tissue repair prosthesis includes a self-expanding support body releasably attachable to the prosthesis. The support body may be removably insertable into a pocket of the prosthesis. A handle coupled to the support body facilitates positioning the patch and/or removal of the support body from the pocket. The support body may substantially occupy the pocket in an expanded configuration. The handle may be arranged to direct a pulling force to the outer peripheral edge of the support body and/or cause a portion thereof to be pulled downward and below the body during withdrawal of the deployment device from the prosthesis. The support body may include support segments pivotally coupled together and foldable to collapse the support body for insertion into and removal from the pocket. One or more resilient support members may be provided for collapsing and expanding the support body and the prosthesis. |
| US10646321B2 |
Prosthesis for hernia repair
The present invention relates to a prosthesis (1) for hernia repair comprising a reinforcement layer (2), a first barrier layer (3) of anti-adhesion material covering at least a part of a surface of the reinforcement layer, and a second barrier layer of anti-adhesion material covering a remaining part of the surface of the reinforcement layer, the second barrier layer being formed of one or more flap member(s) (4). |
| US10646318B2 |
Wax-based compositions, articles made therefrom, and methods of manufacture and use
Wax-based compositions for making barrier layers used in oral treatment devices are thermally stable when formed into a flat sheet or three-dimensional article to a temperature of at least 45° C. and are plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax and the polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the at least one wax and at least one polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Barrier layers in oral treatment devices made from such wax-based compositions are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition. |
| US10646313B2 |
Dental amalgam separation and recycling system
The present invention provides dental amalgam recycling systems, useful for recycling particles from a dental liquid effluent drawn, for example, from a suctioning device. |
| US10646309B2 |
Production of dental shaped parts
The invention discloses a process for producing dental shaped parts which consists entirely of porous glass without crystalline portions. The density of the blank is between 50% and 95% of its theoretical density. It has a discoidal shape with a diameter of at least 20 mm.The blank is produced by a process in which glass powder is first pressed at a pressure of between 10 MPa and 300 MPa and this green body is (pre-)sintered at a temperature of between 580° C. and 750° C. to form a blank of porous glass without crystalline portions.From the obtained blank, monolithic dental shaped parts can be obtained by mechanical processing followed by sintering, wherein a process according to the invention for stabilizing the shape of the shaped parts is used. |
| US10646300B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with transducer locking feature
A surgical instrument includes a body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly, and a transducer lock having a lock member configured to move between unlocked and locked positions. The transducer assembly is rotatably mounted along a longitudinal axis within the body such that the transducer assembly is configured to selectively rotate about the longitudinal axis. With the lock member in the unlocked position, the transducer assembly is configured to be selectively rotated about the longitudinal axis relative to the body. With the lock member in the locked position, the transducer lock is configured to seize the transducer assembly and inhibit rotation relative to the housing for coupling with an acoustic waveguide. The surgical instrument may also include an integral torque wrench for coupling the acoustic waveguide with a predetermined torque and an integral torque indictor for signaling to a user that the acoustic waveguide is coupled with the predetermined torque. |
| US10646299B2 |
System and method for containment and organization of medical wire
A system for containment and organization of medical wire features a U-shaped clamp. A first ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp first side posterior end and a second ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp second side posterior end. A first side compression member is located on an inside surface of a clamp first side and a second side compression member is located on an inside surface of the clamp second side. An adjustable ratcheting lock attaches the clamp first side and the clamp second side. A first finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp first side and a second finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp second side. Medical wire is placed between the first side compression member and the second side compression member then the clamp is compressed against the medical wire. |
| US10646297B2 |
Movable surgical mounting platform controlled by manual motion of robotic arms
Robotic and/or surgical devices, systems, and methods include a manipulator configured to be mounted to a cannula and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a mounting state of the cannula, detect an input indicating the system is to be in a set-up mode, and inhibit transition of the system to the set-up mode in response to the detected mounting state. In some embodiments, detecting the input indicating the system is to be in the set-up mode includes detecting an activation of a dedicated input button. In some embodiments, detecting the input indicating the system is to be in the set-up mode comprises detecting a joint operation of a first kinematic structure coupling the manipulator with a platform that is supported by a second kinematic structure. |
| US10646296B2 |
Medical manipulator system, controller, and computer-readable storage device
A medical manipulator system having: an end effector configured to be controlled to perform a treatment; an arm to which the end effector is attached, wherein the arm has a plurality of movable parts, wherein the plurality of movable parts are configured to be moved under one of a plurality of modes, wherein each of the plurality of modes comprises a combination of: movement by one or more actuators; and movement by an external force; and a controller configured to: control the end effector to perform the treatment; and select the one of the plurality of modes; and effect movement of the plurality of movable parts by controlling the one or more actuators and by permitting movement by the external force in accordance with the one of the plurality of modes selected. |
| US10646294B2 |
Reusable surgical instrument for minimally invasive procedures
Disclosed is a reusable surgical instrument (1) with an articulated end-effector (3), such as a dissector, scissor or grasper, to enhance a surgeon's performance during various surgical procedures. The longitudinal axis of the instrument is defined by a shaft (2), comprising an internal structural element (2″) covered by an external tube (2′), which may be inserted through a surgical incision into the body of a patient, optionally through a trocar. The articulated end-effector (3) is mounted on the distal extremity of the shaft's internal structural element and comprises a plurality of links interconnected by a plurality of joints, whose movements are remotely actuated by the surgeon's hands. This remote actuation is accomplished via mechanical transmission (5, 6, 7), mainly composed of flexible elements, which are able to deliver motion from a set of actuation elements, placed at a proximal extremity of the shaft (2), to the instrument's articulated end-effector (3). The external tube (2′) can be easily and individually detached from the shaft (2) after each procedure, so that the instrument (1) can be more effectively cleaned and sterilized. |
| US10646292B2 |
Electro-mechanical strap stack in robotic arms
In one embodiment of the invention, a strap drive-train for use in a robotic arm to enable movement of a linkage assembly of the robotic arm is provided. The linkage assembly includes a plurality of links pivotally coupled in series together at a plurality of joints, respectively, for movement of the robotic arm about a pitch axis. The strap drive-train includes a first driver pulley rigidly coupled to a link of the plurality of links and a second driver pulley rigidly coupled to another link of the plurality of links. The electro-mechanical strap stack includes at least one of a ground strap and an electrical cable strap in a stacked configuration with a drive strap, wherein the electro-mechanical strap stack is connected between the first driver pulley and the second driver pulley through a middle link. |
| US10646291B2 |
Detecting uncontrolled movement
A teleoperated surgical system includes a component such as a master control or a multi-jointed mechanical system that is configured for manual manipulation and a detection module configured to analyze movement of the component and detect uncontrolled movement of the component. Uncontrolled movement may be identified by detecting movement only on joints that gravity can move, but no movement on joints that are not subject to movement caused by gravity. In response to detection of uncontrolled movement of the component, the detection module can cause the system to switch to a safe mode of operation. |
| US10646288B2 |
Automated steering systems and methods for a robotic endoscope
Systems and methods for automated steering control of a robotic endoscope, e.g., a colonoscope, are provided. The control system may comprise: a) a first image sensor configured to capture a first input data stream comprising a series of two or more images of a lumen; and b) one or more processors that are individually or collectively configured to generate a steering control output signal based on an analysis of data derived from the first input data stream using a machine learning architecture, wherein the steering control output signal adapts to changes in the data of the first input data stream in real time. |
| US10646284B2 |
Multi-rigid registration of magnetic navigation to a computed tomography volume
Devices, systems, methods, and computer-readable media for registering an electromagnetic registration of a luminal network to a 3D model of the luminal network include accessing a 3D model of a luminal network based on computed tomographic (CT) images of the luminal network, selecting a plurality of reference points within the 3D model of the luminal network, obtaining a plurality of survey points within the luminal network, dividing the 3D model of the luminal network and the luminal network into a plurality of regions, assigning a plurality of weights to the plurality of regions, determining an alignment of the plurality of reference points with the plurality of survey points based on the plurality of weights, and generating a registration based on the alignment, the registration enabling conversion of the plurality of survey points within the luminal network to points within the 3D model of the luminal network. |
| US10646282B2 |
Oxygen permeable contact lens structures for thick payloads
A variable geometry contact lens structure having a thickness t sufficient to carry an active payload is constructed using layers of materials with high oxygen transmissibility and low oxygen transmissibility. The low transmissibility layer provide mechanical support for the active payload, and the high transmissibility layers provide adequate oxygen transmission to the cornea of the user's eye. The ratio of the thicknesses of the two layers changes abruptly at the boundaries between the payload and non-payload regions of the structure. For example, at a boundary of the payload region, a ratio of thicknesses of the high transmissibility layer t1 to thickness of the low transmissibility layer t2, R=t1/t2, changes by at least 2:1 over a lateral distance of not more than t. |
| US10646280B2 |
System and method for surgical tool insertion using multiaxis force and moment feedback
Devices, systems, and methods for detecting unexpected movement of a surgical instrument during a robot-assisted surgical procedure are provided. The surgical robot system may be configured to measure forces and torques experienced by the surgical instrument during the surgical procedure and determine if the forces and torques are within an acceptable range. The robot system is further configured to notify the user of the presence of the unexpected movement. |
| US10646276B2 |
Apparatus for laser lithotripsy
An apparatus for fragmenting a stone includes an endoscope, a laser fiber, a sheath and a detection feedback system. The endoscope includes a working channel. The working channel is configured to have a retrieval basket inserted therethrough. The sheath may include a first lumen and a second lumen. A first one of the lumen is connected to the endoscope with a shaft of the endoscope extending through the first lumen. A second one of the lumen is spaced from the shaft of the endoscope providing a channel proximate an exterior side of the shaft. The second lumen has the laser fiber inserted therethrough. The detection feedback system is configured to deliver a low energy check pulse from the laser fiber and detect a response, and configured to at least partially control delivery of a high energy laser pulse from the laser fiber to cause the stone to fragment. |
| US10646275B2 |
Laser catheter with use of determined material type in vascular system in ablation of material
Apparatus and methods for ablating material in a region within a vascular system of a patient are provided. A determination of at least one of a type of material in the region and an indication of a distance to the material in the region is made based on at least one property of the region determined from light reflected from the region. Light from a light source is transmitted in at least one of a plurality of optical fibers based on the determination, and at least some of the transmitted light is received at a first emitter disposed along a length of a laser catheter proximate a distal end thereof. The first emitter radially transmits the at least some of the light from the length of the laser catheter so that the light impinges upon and ablates the material through an opening in the length of the laser catheter. |
| US10646269B2 |
Non-linear jaw gap for electrosurgical instruments
An end effector for an electrosurgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a first jaw comprising a first energy delivery surface, a first distal end, and a first proximal end; and a second jaw comprising a second energy delivery surface, a second distal end, and a second proximal end, wherein the first energy delivery surface comprises a first curved portion that is outwardly curved, and the second energy delivery surface comprises a second curved portion that is inwardly curved. The first jaw or the second jaw is configured for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the first and second distal ends are separated apart. In the closed position, the first and second distal ends are in proximity. The end effector also comprises an electrically conductive member which protrudes from either the first or second jaw. |
| US10646266B2 |
System and method for return electrode monitoring
A system and method for return electrode monitoring are provided. The system includes an isolation circuit, a first controller, a second controller, and a detection circuit. The isolation circuit includes a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. The first controller is coupled to the primary winding. The second controller and the detection circuit are coupled to the secondary winding. The detection circuit includes an interrogation signal circuit, a resonant tank filter, and a current-to-voltage converter. The interrogation signal circuit provides an interrogation signal to at least one electrode pad. The resonant tank filter filters a response signal received from the electrode pad. The current-to-voltage converter generates a voltage signal based on a current value of the response signal. The second controller generates a digital impedance value based on the voltage signal, and provides the digital impedance value to the first controller by way of the isolation circuit. |
| US10646265B2 |
Heat exchanger unit for cryotherapy
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for cooling a sterile liquid for use in cryotherapy, the apparatus comprising: a first chamber (202) adapted to receive a removable container (201) of sterile liquid and a fluid port for receiving a fluid for applying, in use, pressure to a received removable container (201); and a second chamber (203) comprising a cooler; wherein the first chamber (202) is arranged to be in thermal conductivity with the second chamber (203) such that, in use, the contents of the first chamber (202) are cooled by the cooler of the second chamber (203). Advantageously, embodiments provide a system, heat exchanger unit within the system and method for supplying a sterilised working fluid to a catheter system for cryotherapy, the working fluid being supplied at a desired and easily controllable temperature and flow rate. |
| US10646264B2 |
Bone stabilization device and method of production
The present disclosure discloses a bone stabilization device (also referred to as a bone tape), which includes a composite flexible construct including a rigidifiable biocompatible sheet structure having first and second opposed surfaces. A biocompatible cement is located on the first surface. In use the composite flexible construct is applied to a bone with the cement contacted directly to the bone. The cement is made of a material that, once adhered to the bone, is curable to mechanically and/or ionically bond to the sheet structure and to chemically bond to the bone to achieve a permanent bond. The bone tape allows simultaneous alignment and stabilization of multiple articulated fragments for successful 3D reconstruction of shattered bones. Initial flexibility and translucency provided by the bone tape can facilitate the temporary stabilization and alignment adjustment of multiple fragments, prior to permanent rigid bonding. |
| US10646263B2 |
Bunion correction system and method
A minimally invasive method of correcting a bunion includes performing an osteotomy to divide the metatarsal into first and second portions, implanting a nail in the first portion, securing a suture to the joint capsule, tensioning the suture to align the great toe with the metatarsal, attaching the suture to the nail, and fastening the nail to the second portion. A first guide block includes a plurality of coplanar passages to guide an instrument to create one or more holes in the metatarsal in advance of the osteotomy, and a second guide block includes a guide slot for another instrument to complete the osteotomy. The method can be performed through an incision of 0.5 inches or less. The nail includes an anchor portion for anchoring in the first portion, a head for attachment to a second portion, and can include a passage for attachment of the suture. |
| US10646253B2 |
Trocar structure for abdominal surgery
The Trocar structure for abdominal surgery comprises a cannula having at one end a guide element provided with a valve for maintaining the positive intracavitary pressure and a shaft having, at one end a head and at the opposite end a tip, advantageously the valve is made of a single piece of silicone and has first elastically deformable sealing means for maintaining the positive intracavitary pressure during the passage of the shaft and of a surgical instrument through the cannula and second elastically deformable sealing means engaging the guide element. |
| US10646250B2 |
Trocar assemblies with movable atraumatic tip and methods for use
Trocar assemblies and methods of use in minimally invasive surgical procedures are described. Such trocar assemblies include a head, a distally extending shaft including an open distal end, a cutting component extending through the open distal end, and a retractable protection assembly to extend and retract through the open distal end of the shaft. The retractable protection assembly extends through the open distal end to cover the cutting component in a naturally biased position. Further, the retractable protection assembly retracts from the open distal end to expose the cutting component in a compressed position during application of body pressure to the retractable protection assembly until reaching a body cavity. Upon reaching the body cavity and removal of body pressure, the retractable protection assembly returns to the naturally biased position and extends through the open distal end to cover the cutting component. |
| US10646241B2 |
Detection of fluidic current generated by rotating magnetic particles
Some embodiments provide a system for external manipulation of magnetic nanoparticles in vasculature using a remotely placed magnetic field-generating stator. In one embodiment, the systems and methods relate to the control of magnetic nanoparticles in a fluid medium using permanent magnet-based or electromagnetic field-generating stator sources. Such a system can be useful for increasing the diffusion of therapeutic agents in a fluid medium, such as a human circulatory system, which can result in substantial clearance of fluid obstructions, such as vascular occlusions, in a circulatory system resulting in increased blood flow. Magnetic nanoparticles are provided having a non-specialized chemical coating facilitating association with a chemical composition by a user before infusion. Systems are provided for delivering a consistent infusion mass of magnetic nanoparticles to a patient. |
| US10646240B2 |
Aortic leaflet repair using shock wave applicators
Described herein are shock wave devices and methods for the treatment of calcified heart valves. One variation of a shock wave device may comprise an elongated flexible tube carried by a sheath. The tube may have a fluid input end, which may be located near a proximal end of the sheath. The tube may include a loop portion. The loop portion may be configured to be at least partially accommodated within a cusp of the heart valve. The tube may be fillable with a conductive fluid. In some variations, the shock wave device may include an array of electrode pairs associated with a plurality of wires positioned within the loop portion of a tube. The electrode pairs may be electrically connectable to a voltage source and configured to generate shock waves in the conductive fluid in response to voltage pulses. |
| US10646235B2 |
Guide wire seal for reamer irrigator aspirator system
A system for reaming a medullary canal of a bone, comprises a reamer device including an elongated member and a reamer head rotatably coupled to a distal end of the elongated member and a drive shaft sized and shaped to be inserted through the elongated member so that a first connector at a distal end of the drive shaft is engagable with the reamer head, rotation of the drive shaft rotates the reamer head relative to the elongated member, the drive shaft including a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a hole extending laterally therethrough from a first opening through a first side wall of the drive shaft to a second opening through a second side wall of the drive shaft in combination with a seal configured to be inserted through the hole of the drive shaft so that the seal extends across the channel of the drive shaft. |
| US10646234B2 |
Meniscal probe cutter
Instruments and methods that allow for a minimally invasive way to probe, locate, and cut a meniscus during a meniscectomy procedure. The instrument is a single hybrid probe/cutter instrument provided with both probing and cutting means that allow probing and cutting of the meniscus with the same hybrid instrument. A minimally invasive technique for probing and cutting (resecting) a torn area of a meniscus by employing the single, hybrid probing/cutting instrument is also provided. The technique provides a consistently good-quality meniscus with improved cosmetic results, and is simple and easily reproducible, strong, and time-saving for meniscal repairs. |
| US10646233B1 |
Device, system and method for intermittent displacement of blood to mitigate peripheral nerve neuropathy
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods adapted for implementing intermittent displacement of blood to mitigate peripheral nerve neuropathy such as that induced by chemotherapeutic agents (i.e., chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN)) that are administered to a patient. Such devices, systems and methods advantageously provide for precise, uniform and controlled blood flow occluding (and optionally blood displacing) compression along irregular surfaces of an appendage of a patient. Such precise, uniform and controlled blood occluding compression is imparted upon the epidermal and dermis skin layers within the aforementioned areas of a patient's extremities to decrease the time that free nerve endings located in the epidermal and encapsulated nerve endings located in the dermis skin layers are exposed to nerve damaging chemotherapy chemicals, thereby substantially decreasing CIN caused by prolonged exposure to such chemicals. |
| US10646231B2 |
Personalized tourniquet for intermittent vascular occlusion
An apparatus for intermittent vascular occlusion based on a personalized tourniquet pressure (PTP) includes a dual-purpose tourniquet cuff having an inflatable bladder, a sensor module having a pulsation sensor communicating pneumatically with the inflatable bladder for sensing and characterizing pressure pulsations indicative of a distal occlusion pressure (DOP) to identify a minimum pressure at which penetration of blood past the cuff is stopped, a PTP estimator responsive to the pulsation sensor for producing an estimate of a PTP, wherein the estimate of the PTP is a function of the DOP, an effector module communicating pneumatically with the inflatable bladder for maintaining pressure in the bladder near the PTP during a first time period and for maintaining pressure in the bladder near a second level of pressure during a second time period, and a controller selectively operating the inflatable bladder in conjunction with the sensor module and the effector module. |
| US10646223B2 |
Universal handle for surgical instruments
A universal surgical handle (10) includes a body (12) having a moveable handle (18), and elongate member (13) extending distally from the body (12), an actuation shaft (20), and a fire lock mechanism (60). The actuation shaft (20) defines first and second lock slots (24, 25) spaced axially apart. The moveable handle (18) is operatively associated with the actuation shaft (20) to effect longitudinal movement of the actuation shaft (20). The fire lock mechanism (60) has a lock pawl (62) that is received within the first lock slot (24) during a first mode of operation of the handle (10) to lock the actuation shaft (20) in first longitudinal position and is received within the second lock slot (25) during a second mode of operation of the handle (10) to lock the actuation shaft (20) in a second longitudinal position. The handle (10) is adapted to transition from a home position to the first or second mode of operation in response to a loading unit (110, 210) being coupled to the elongate member (13). |
| US10646221B2 |
Surgical adjunct retaining mechanisms
An adjunct can be releasably retained on an end effector of a surgical tool, such as a surgical stapler, using a plurality of retaining elements. The retaining elements can be configured to retain the adjunct to the end effector with a mechanical force until a force is applied to the adjunct that overcomes the mechanical force, thereby allowing release of the adjunct from the end effector and into a patient's body. |
| US10646210B2 |
Methods and devices for vein harvesting
A vein harvesting device is disclosed. The vein harvesting device includes a handle assembly, at least one elongated portion, first and second end effectors, and a tip. Each end effector is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the at least one elongated portion. Each end effector includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member, and at least one jaw member is movable toward the other jaw member. The tip is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the elongated portion. A distal end of the tip extends distally beyond a distal-most end of the first end effector. The first end effector is movable independently of the tip, and the second end effector is movable independently of the tip. |
| US10646206B1 |
Medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system and method for communicating with a server during an examination of a patient using two communication channels
A medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system and method are provided for communicating with a server during an examination of a patient using first and second communication channels. Communication between the controller and the server via the second communication channel occurs within a predetermined amount of time. In one embodiment, the controller of the medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system is configured to send and receive different information via the first communication channel than via the second communication channel. In another embodiment, communication between the controller and the server via the second communication channel is faster than communication between the controller and the server via the first communication channel. Other embodiments are presented, and each embodiment can be used alone or in combination with each other. |
| US10646200B2 |
Intravascular ultrasound imaging system with slip ring interface and associated devices, systems, and methods
An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system is provided. The IVUS imaging system includes an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end. The IVUS imaging system also includes an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device. The interface module includes a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft; a motor coupled to the connector; a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings; a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication. |
| US10646198B2 |
Intravascular imaging and guide catheter detection methods and systems
In part, the disclosure relates to computer-based methods, devices, and systems suitable for detecting a delivery catheter using intravascular data. In one embodiment, the delivery catheter is used to position the intravascular data collection probe. The probe can collect data suitable for generating one or more representations of a blood vessel with respect to which the delivery catheter can be detected. |
| US10646196B2 |
Systems and methods for determining a heart rate of an imaged heart in an ultrasound image feed
The present embodiments relate generally to systems, methods, and apparatus for determining a heart rate of an imaged heart in an ultrasound image feed. A plurality of ultrasound images can first be acquired. For each ultrasound image of the plurality of ultrasound images, the image can be divided into a plurality of regions; where each region is positioned so that the region corresponds to a substantially similar region location present across the plurality of ultrasound images. For each region location on each of the plurality of ultrasound images, a statistical calculation on image data of the region location can be performed. For each region location, a frequency of change in the statistical calculation over the plurality of ultrasound images can then be determined. The region location having a dominant determined frequency of change in the statistical calculation (over the plurality of ultrasound images) can be identified as a region of interest (ROI). The heart rate can be calculated based on the determined frequency of change of the ROI. |
| US10646189B2 |
Controlling motion position of multi-leaf collimator
Methods and devices for controlling a motion position of a multi-leaf collimator are provided. An example device includes a control system and two trolleys connected with the control system. The multi-leaf collimator includes two rows of leaves arranged in opposite sides, and each of the trolleys carries one row of the leaves. Each trolley is movably connected with a first screw rod and driven by a first motor connected with the first screw rod. A first encoder is arranged on the first motor and operable to feed back first position information of the trolley to the control system. A displacement sensor is arranged on the first screw rod and operable to feed back second position information of the trolley to the control system. The control system is operable to control the motion position of the trolley based on the first position information and the second position information. |
| US10646187B2 |
Stone identification methods and systems
Aspects of stone identification methods and systems are described. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: transmitting to a processing unit, with an imaging element mounted on a distal end of a scope, image data about a stone object inside a body cavity; generating from the image data, with the processing unit, a visual representation of the stone object and the body cavity; establishing from a user input, with the processing unit, a scale for the visual representation; determining from the visual representation, with the processing unit, a size of the stone object on the scale; comparing, with the processing unit, the size of the stone object with a predetermined maximum size to determine a removal status; and augmenting, with the processing unit, the visual representation to include an indicator responsive to the removal status. Associated systems are also described. |
| US10646184B2 |
Automatic road mapping for heart valve replacement
The present invention relates to a method for automatic road mapping for heart valve replacement and an examination apparatus for automatic road mapping for heart valve replacement. In order to provide the cardiologist or surgeon with better information during PHV implantation, an examination apparatus for automatic roadmapping for heart valve replacement is provided, that comprises at least one X-ray image acquisition device (10), a calculation unit (18) and a display device (20). The image acquisition device is adapted to acquire (32) at least one X-ray image of a vessel root region of a heart with injected contrast agent and to acquire (46) at least one current fluoroscopy image of the vessel root region with a replacement valve inserted into the vessel. The calculation unit is adapted to identify (34) vessel information data within the at least one acquired image, to model (36) vessel root representation using the vessel information data and to generate (44) a composite image by a combination of the model of the vessel root representation with the at least one fluoroscopy image. The display unit is adapted to display (48) the composite image. |
| US10646182B2 |
Information processing apparatus that calculates index indicating probability of event occurring to patient in future
An object is to accurately calculate an index indicating a probability of an event occurring to a patient in the future. A mortality risk calculation unit acquires a heart/mediastinum ratio (H/M ratio), obtained by administering a heart function diagnostic medicine to a first subject, from subject data stored in a subject data storage unit, and calculates an index indicating a probability of a predetermined event occurring to the first subject by substituting the H/M ratio acquired from the subject data storage unit into a function defined in accordance with a history of occurrences of the predetermined event to a plurality of second subjects. |
| US10646180B2 |
System and method for breast imaging
An imaging assembly includes a compression system configured to receive and compress an object to be imaged. The compression system includes a first compression paddle and a second compression paddle. The imaging assembly further includes an ultrasound system including a first ultrasound probe coupled to the first compression paddle. The first ultrasound probe is configured to acquire a first portion of the ultrasound image information of the object. The ultrasound system also includes a second ultrasound probe coupled to the second compression paddle. The second ultrasound probe is configured to acquire a second portion of the ultrasound image information of the object. |
| US10646171B2 |
Assistive technology for operating nursing homes and other health care facilities
A facility for coordinating the safety care of a person is described. The facility receives sensor output indicating that the person has departed a place of repose. In response to this receiving, the facility establishes an alarm identifying the person, accesses a set of on-duty caregivers, and applies one or more precedence rules to establish a precedence among at least a portion of the set of on-duty caregivers. Until a caregiver has accepted the alarm, for each caregiver in the established precedence, the facility: causes a mobile device carried by the caregiver to render a message notifying the caregiver of the alarm and soliciting the caregiver's acceptance of the alarm; and allows the caregiver an interval of time of a first predetermined length in which to accept the alarm before proceeding to the next caregiver in the established precedence. |
| US10646168B2 |
Drowsiness onset detection
Drowsiness onset detection implementations are presented that predict when a person transitions from a state of wakefulness to a state of drowsiness based on heart rate information. Appropriate action is then taken to stimulate the person to a state of wakefulness or notify other people of their state (with respect to drowsiness/alertness). This generally involves capturing a person's heart rate information over time using one or more heart rate (HR) sensors and then computing a heart-rate variability (HRV) signal from the captured heart rate information. The HRV signal is analyzed to extract features that are indicative of an individual's transition from a wakeful state to a drowsy state. The extracted features are input into an artificial neural net (ANN) that has been trained using the same features to identify when an individual makes the aforementioned transition to drowsiness. Whenever an onset of drowsiness is detected, a warning is initiated. |
| US10646167B2 |
Device, system and method for extracting physiological information
A device, system and a method extract physiological information indicative of at least one vital sign of a subject. To provide a high motion robustness, an input interface is configured to obtain at least two detection signals derived from detected electromagnetic radiation transmitted through or reflected from a skin region of a subject. Each detection signal includes wavelength-dependent reflection or transmission information in a different wavelength channel. At least two pulse signals are computed from said at least two detection signals using different signature vectors for the computation of each pulse signal. Quality indicator values are computed for the pulse signals indicating a characteristic of the respective pulse signal. Physiological information indicative of at least one vital sign is derived from the signature vector resulting in the pulse signal with the best quality indicator value and/or from the pulse signal. |
| US10646165B2 |
Removing eletrophysicologic artifacts from a magnetic resonance imaging system
Systems and a method for reducing periodic artifacts in an electrophysiologic signal are provided. The method includes receiving a time-series electrophysiologic signal acquired from a subject and providing a regression model that defines an interference signal caused by periodic artifacts using a harmonic representation. The method also includes applying the regression model using the time-series electrophysiologic signal to define a cost function and performing an iterative optimization process to estimate regression parameters that minimize the cost function. The method further includes determining, using the regression parameters, the interference signal, and generating a corrected time-series electrophysiologic signal by reducing the interference signal. |
| US10646163B2 |
Information processing system
An information processing system includes a sheet-shaped apparatus placed in a specific place, the sheet-shaped apparatus including a sensor built in the sheet-shaped apparatus to sense information indicating whether a user is present over the place in which the sheet-shaped apparatus is placed, an acquiring unit that acquires environmental information about the place, and a providing unit that provides information based on the information sensed by the sensor and on the environmental information acquired by the acquiring unit. |
| US10646162B2 |
Wearable device capable of having sensor for detecting biological signal attached thereto or detached therefrom and method of controlling the wearable device
Provided are a wearable device capable of having a sensor for detecting a biological signal attached thereto or detached therefrom, and a method of controlling the wearable device. The wearable device includes: a strap part configured to be worn on a body part of a user; a first interface configured to accommodate a detachable sensor and receive a biological signal from the detachable sensor in response to the detachable sensor being connected to the wearable device through the first interface; and a main body configured to process the biological signal. |
| US10646157B2 |
System and method for measuring body joint range of motion
A system and method are provided for measuring body joint range of motion using inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors capable of measuring their orientations relative to Earth. The method mounts a primary IMU sensor on a proximal body segment, and a secondary IMU sensor on a distal body segment connected to the proximal body segment via a joint. The sensor orientation relationship is measured between the primary IMU sensor and the secondary IMU sensor. In one aspect, the sensor orientation relationship is expressed as a quaternion. The sensor orientation relationship is converted into at least one physiologically modeled constituent joint rotation relationship between the proximal body segment and the distal body segment. More explicitly, the sensor orientation relationship is converted to a constituent axial axis, composite radial, or primary and secondary radial rotations of the distal body segment measured with respect to the proximal body segment. |
| US10646156B1 |
Adaptive image processing in assisted reproductive imaging modalities
Adaptive image processing, image analysis, pattern recognition, and time-to-event prediction in various imaging modalities associated with assisted reproductive technology. The reference image may be processed according to one or more adaptive processing frameworks for de-speckling or noise processing of ultrasound images. The subject image is processed according to various computer vision techniques for object detection, recognition, annotation, segmentation, and classification of reproductive anatomy, such as follicles, ovaries and the uterus. An image processing framework may also analyze secondary data along with subject image data to analyze time-to-event progression of the subject image. |
| US10646154B2 |
System and method to assess risk of changes to brain white matter based on head impact dose equivalent number
A system to assess risk of changes to brain white matter includes a sensor system adapted to measure an energy of each impact to an individual belonging to a sub-population that causes a repetitive head impact (RHI). A head impact dose equivalent number (HIDEN) process calculates a HIDEN for a most recent RHI event based on the energy of the most recent RHI event, a time of the most recent RHI, and all previously recorded RHI events available in a non-volatile memory. A sub-population function process calculates a risk assessment number based on the sub-population and the HIDEN. A risk assessment notification means provides a notification of the risk assessment number. A method to assess risk of changes to brain white matter based on a head impact dose equivalent number and a method to define a sub-population function to convert a HIDEN to a risk assessment value is also described. |
| US10646150B2 |
Lancing device
A lancing device having a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing the users finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force. |
| US10646148B2 |
Bodily fluid collection device with integral tube seal
A medical device useful for collecting samples of a bodily fluid, typically a vascular fluid such as blood. The subject device can also be used for infusing liquids into a patient. The fluid flow path desirably includes a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle, a needle holder and a length of plastic tubing, the forwardly extending end of which is configured to function as a fluid seal to reduce the likelihood of fluid leakage during or after use. Following use, the needle is retractable from the patient by sliding a needle retraction cavity transversely into longitudinal alignment with the needle, thereby disrupting the fluid flow path and propelling the needle rearwardly so that it no longer projects from the device. |
| US10646141B2 |
Method and device for determining head movement
Electronic devices are provided that can determine a head movement. A method comprises: acquiring, in response to a head movement performed by a user, myoelectricity information of an eye of the user; and determining information related to the head movement according to the myoelectricity information and at least one piece of reference information. A head movement can be identified according to the myoelectricity information, which helps improve accuracy of head movement identification. |
| US10646139B2 |
Body movement tracking
Disclosed methods, systems, and storage media may track body movements and movement trajectories using internal measurement units (IMUs), where a first IMU may be attached to a first wrist of a user, a second IMU may be attached to a second wrist of the user, and a third IMU may be attached to a torso of the user. Upper body movements may be derived from sensor data produced by the three IMUs. IMUs are typically not used to detect fine levels of body movements and/or movement trajectory because most IMUs accumulate errors due to large amounts of measurement noise. Embodiments provide arm and torso movement models to which the sensor data is applied in order to derive the body movements and/or movement trajectory. Additionally, estimation errors may be mitigated using a hidden Markov Model (HMM) filter. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10646135B2 |
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy pulse sequence, acquisition, and processing system and method
Systems and methods are provided for processing a set of multiple serially acquired magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) free induction decay (FID) frames from a multi-frame MRS acquisition series from a region of interest (ROI) in a subject, and for providing a post-processed MRS spectrum. Processing parameters are dynamically varied while measuring results to determine the optimal post-processed results. Spectral regions opposite water from chemical regions of interest are evaluated and used in at least one processing operation. Frequency shift error is estimated via spectral correlation between free induction decay (FID) frames and a reference spectrum. Multiple groups of FID frames within the acquired set are identified to different phases corresponding with a phase step cycle of the acquisition. Baseline correction is also performed via rank order filter (ROF) estimate and a polynomial fit. Sections of the ROF may be excluded from the polynomial fit, such as for example sections determined to be associated with relevant spectral peaks. |
| US10646134B2 |
Method for fat characterization using MRI images acquired using a multiple gradient-echo sequence with bipolar gradients
It is proposed a method for post-processing images of an region of interest in a subject, the images being acquired with a magnetic resonance imaging technique, the method for post-processing comprising at least the step of: —unwrapping the phase of each image, —extracting a complex signal over echo time for at least one pixel of the unwrapped images, and —calculating fat characterization parameters by using a fitting technique applied on a model, the model being a function which associates to a plurality of parameters each extracted complex signal, the plurality of parameters comprising at least two fat characterization parameters, the magnitude error and the phase error generated by the use of the bipolar readout gradients, the fitting technique being a non-linear least-square fitting technique using pseudo-random initial conditions. |
| US10646131B2 |
Brady pause detection for implantable cardiac monitors
An apparatus includes a cardiac signal sensing circuit configured to generate a sensed cardiac signal representative of electrical cardiac activity of a subject, a buffer memory and a pause detection circuit. The pause detection circuit is configured to: identify ventricular depolarization in the cardiac signal or the sampled cardiac signal; detect a candidate pause episode using the cardiac signal in which delay in ventricular depolarization exceeds a specified delay threshold; identify noise events in a stored cardiac signal; and discard the cardiac signal of the candidate pause episode when a number of noise events satisfies a specified noise event number threshold, otherwise store the cardiac signal of the candidate pause episode as a bradycardia pause episode. |
| US10646129B2 |
Burst analysis
Methods and an apparatus are provided, which may be used for determining the prognosis and/or diagnosis of a subject demonstrating burst suppression, whereby the subject has or is at risk of developing brain damage. In particular, the methods and apparatus determine the prognosis and/or diagnosis through the detection of bursts from a reading of electrical and/or electromagnetic activity of the subject's brain, such as an electroencephalogram (EEG), and subsequent analysis of one or more burst metrics derived therefrom. |
| US10646124B2 |
Pulse measurement device, pulse measurement method, and pulse measurement program
A pulse wave signal expressing a pulse is obtained by detecting a pulse of a measurement subject using a pulse wave sensor. The pulse wave signal is stored in a storage unit. A frequency spectrum of the pulse wave signal is found by converting the time-domain pulse wave signal stored in the storage unit into the frequency domain. It is determined whether or not the measurement subject is at rest by finding a frequency range, within a predetermined total frequency range the pulse rate of a person can take on, in which an intensity of a frequency component of the frequency spectrum exceeds a first threshold, and finding whether or not a ratio of the frequency range with respect to the total frequency range is less than a second threshold. A pulse rate from the point in time when the measurement subject has been determined to be at rest is found as the measurement subject's at-rest pulse rate. |
| US10646119B2 |
Plaque location detection in time-resolved fluorescence method and system for plaque detection
A plaque detection system is presented including a dental implement and a multi-mode optical waveguide for receiving fluorescence light from a plurality of angles, the fluorescence light traveling along a core of the multimode optical waveguide at different path lengths resulting in modal dispersion. The plaque detection system also includes a detector configured to receive the fluorescence light for detecting plaque, calculus, and/or caries, and communicating plaque identification information of teeth based on frequency domain lifetime measurements. The modal dispersion is used to detect at least one plaque, calculus, and or caries fluorescence area on the teeth. The plaque fluorescence area detected with modal dispersion includes different levels of plaque with respect to a center point of the plaque fluorescence area. Thus, a plaque detection signal depends on a radial distance from the center point of the plaque fluorescence area. |
| US10646118B2 |
Laser catheter with use of reflected light to determine material type in vascular system
Apparatus and methods for determining a type of a material in a region within a vascular system of a patient and/or a distance to the material are provided. At least one source fiber is provided that supplies light from a light source to a region within a vascular system of a patient. At least one return fiber is provided to receive light reflected from the region within the vascular system. At least one controller is provided to determine at least one property of the region within the vascular system from the reflected light, and to determine a type of a material in the region within the vascular system and/or an indication of a distance to the material. Techniques such as laser ablation may then be performed based on the determined material type and/or distance to remove unwanted buildup, deposits, etc., while avoiding harmful results such as tearing of tissue. |
| US10646117B2 |
Detecting activity by a wheelchair user
The present disclosure relates to a system and method of detecting activity by a wheelchair user. In one aspect, a method comprises collecting motion data of a user device located on an appendage of the user; detecting, by a processor circuit, that one or more activities by the wheelchair user occurred based on the motion data; calculating, by a processor circuit, an energy expenditure by the user based the one or more activities by the wheelchair user occurred; and outputting, by a processor circuit, the energy expenditure estimation. |
| US10646116B2 |
In situ determination of refractive index of materials
A laser eye surgery system focuses light along a beam path to a focal point having a location within a lens of the eye. The refractive index of the lens is determined in response to the location. The lens comprises a surface adjacent a second material having a second refractive index. The beam path extends a distance from the surface to the focal point. The index is determined in response to the distances from the surface to the targeted focal point and from the surface to the actual focal point, which corresponds to a location of a peak intensity of an optical interference signal of the focused light within the lens. The determined refractive index is mapped to a region in the lens, and may be used to generate a gradient index profile of the lens to more accurately place laser beam pulses for incisions. |
| US10646114B2 |
Ophthalmic imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same
Provided is an ophthalmic imaging apparatus, including: a combining unit combining return light obtained by irradiating an eye to be inspected with the measuring light, and the reference light to obtain interference light; an adjusting unit adjusting a polarization state of at least one of the return light or the reference light; and an acquiring unit acquiring information indicating depolarization of the eye using information about a difference between intensity of first interference light obtained under a first polarization state and intensity of second interference light obtained under a second polarization state, the first polarization state being in which the adjustment is performed so that polarization states of the return light and of the reference light match with each other, the second polarization state being in which the adjustment is performed so that the polarization states of the return light and of the reference light differ from each other. |
| US10646113B2 |
Illuminated cannula
An illuminated cannula may include an illumination tube, a hub, a cannula base, a valve, an illumination source connector, an optic fiber, and an optic fiber guide. The valve may be disposed in the cannula base. The cannula base may be fixed to the hub. The hub may include a hub aperture. The illumination tube may be disposed in the cannula base. The optic fiber guide may be disposed in the hub. The optic fiber may be disposed in the illumination source connector, the hub, the optic fiber guide, and the cannula base. The optic fiber may be optically coupled to the illumination tube. Illumination light from an illumination source may be configured to transmit through the optic fiber and into the illumination tube. |
| US10646111B2 |
Spectrally encoded endoscopy apparatus and methods
An apparatus, method, and system for a spectrally encoded endoscope comprising a focusing lens encompassed by an light guiding component and spacer, wherein the focusing lens is substantially ball or semi-circular in shape, and the refractive index of the focusing lens is greater than the refractive index of the spacer. |
| US10646106B2 |
Endoscopic device intended, in particular, for a medical usage
An endoscopic device includes an optical guide head connfigured to be at least partially inserted into a body or a cavity in order to view or image an object or a site that is poorly accessible to the naked eye. The optical guide head of such an endoscopic device is formed from an optical rod with a refractive index gradient. |
| US10646105B2 |
Device and methods for color corrected OCT imaging endoscope/catheter to achieve high-resolution
The present invention is directed to an achromatic endoscope which employs a diffractive microlens. Along with a broadband rotary joint and a custom 800 nm SD-OCT system, ultrahigh-resolution 3D volumetric imaging over a large area becomes possible. The diffractive microlens can be used directly with a GRIN lens, making the endoscope design simpler and cost effective. Preliminary ex vivo 3D intraluminal imaging was performed with the endoscope in conjunction with a home-built broadband rotary joint and a spectral-domain OCT system, demonstrating the performance of the diffractive endoscope. Considering the miniature OCT imaging probe is the required component for using the OCT technology in internal organs, the proposed approach will have a broad impact on endoscopic OCT imaging by improving OCT resolution in any applications that involve a miniature OCT probe, as intravascular OCT imaging, gastrointestinal (GI) tract imaging, airway imaging etc. |
| US10646101B2 |
Apparatus and method for recognition of inhaler actuation
A medication confirmation method and apparatus for confirming administration of medication employing an inhalable medication administration apparatus. The method of an embodiment of the invention includes the steps of capturing one or more video sequences of a user administering medication employing the inhalable medication administration apparatus, storing the captured one or more video sequences, capturing one or more audio sequences of the user administering medication employing the inhalable medication administration apparatus and storing the captured one or more audio sequences. At least one of the stored video sequences and at least one of the stored audio sequences are then analyzed to confirm that the user has properly administered the medication. |
| US10646099B2 |
Dispensing device
In an embodiment the present invention provides a dispensing device for introducing a pourable detergent in metered amounts into a treatment chamber of a program-controlled cleaning appliance, in particular a dishwasher, the dispensing device including: a supply container for holding the detergent, the supply container having a reservoir chamber and a metering chamber terminating in a dispensing opening, the metering chamber being provided by a metering element that is movably disposed within the supply container and is movable from a non-metering position to a metering position; and a carrier unit which is rotatable by a motor and is configured to replaceably receive the supply container. |
| US10646098B2 |
Integrated component for a dishwashing machine
An integrated component for supplying and treating water for a dishwashing machine having a washing tank includes a monolithic body of plastics material, within which an inlet conduit for water, a chamber containing substances with water-softening properties, into which the inlet conduit leads, a salt-containing reservoir arranged in the lowermost portion of the body and having a filler tube for loading the salt and to be connected to the washing tank, a compartment for blowing out vapours having an inlet opening to be connected to the washing tank and an outlet opening, an outlet conduit of water, a conduit for supplying water to the reservoir to produce the brine, and a conduit connecting the reservoir to the chamber are defined. The monolithic body has at least one protrusion, to which a sealing gasket is associated, for the direct connection within an opening of corresponding shape of the washing tank. |
| US10646097B2 |
Check valve assembly for a drain pump assembly of a dishwasher appliance
A dishwasher appliance includes a drain basin defined at a bottom of a sump of the dishwasher. The drain basin defines a discharge port and a drain pump is in fluid communication with the discharge port for selectively urging a flow of wash fluid through the discharge port to an external drain during a drain cycle. A check valve assembly includes a check valve removably positioned over the discharge port between the drain pump and the drain basin and a positioning arm attached to the check valve for positioning and locking the check valve in place. |
| US10646095B2 |
Cleaning tool
To provide a cleaning tool exhibiting excellent cleaning effectiveness. The present invention relates to a cleaning tool comprising a cleaning sheet, and a holding tool for holding said cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet is provided with: a brush part capable of cleaning an object to be cleaned; a base part; and insertion parts for the holding tool. The brush part is configured from a fiber, and is provided with first brush regions and second brush regions. The second brush regions are provided with protruded regions configured so as to be longer than the first brush regions. |
| US10646093B2 |
Counter/table top cleaning pad-squeegee wiper combination and method of use
A combination cleaning pad and squeegee wiper tool for cleaning and drying a counter or table top, said tool comprising: (a) a handle component attached to a flat base component at opposed ends of the handle component; (b) a cleaning pad component at least temporarily adhered to a bottom surface of the flat base component; (c) a channel extending along one lateral side of the flat base component; and (d) a squeegee wiper component that extends from the channel at an angle substantially parallel to the flat base component, said cleaning pad component being spaced a set distance from the squeegee wiper component for enabling the squeegee wiper component to dry the counter or table top in a swirling motion without interference from the cleaning pad component. |
| US10646090B2 |
Cleaning robot
A cleaning robot includes a top cover, a bottom cover formed below the top cover and configured to move by external force, a fixed body provided in the bottom cover, a first opening formed in an upper portion of the bottom cover and a first sensor connected to the fixed body and externally exposed between the top cover and the bottom cover through the first opening. |
| US10646089B2 |
Touch sensing device and robot
A touch sensing device of a robot, comprising an inner housing and an outer housing continuously surrounds the inner housing at least at the side face of the inner housing. At least one resilient member used for maintaining an even moving gap between the outer housing and the inner housing and at least one sensing switch used for detecting relative displacement between the outer housing and the inner housing are disposed between the outer housing and the inner housing. The disclosure further provides a robot for mounting the touch sensing device. Since the outer housing surrounds the inner housing, no matter what portion of the robot is colliding with the obstacle, relative displacement occurs between the inner housing and the outer housing, and the robot can detect the collision. Thus the outer housing can provide buffering function from 360° perspective around the robot and detect the touched obstacle. |
| US10646087B2 |
Vacuum cleaner and method for controlling the same
Provided is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body including a moving device for moving, a suction device connected to the cleaner body to suction dusts and air and guide the suctioned dusts and air to the cleaner body, the suction device including a handle, a detection device for detecting a distance between the handle and the cleaner body, and a controller determining whether movement of cleaner body is necessary on the basis of the distance between the cleaner body and the handle, the controller controlling the moving device when the movement of the cleaner body is necessary. The controller controls the moving device to allow the cleaner body to avoid an obstacle when it is determined that an operation for avoiding the obstacle is necessary while the moving device operates. |
| US10646085B2 |
Flexible vacuum nozzle and nozzle opening
A flexible vacuum attachment and method of use is provided for attaching a vacuum section to a vacuum to collect debris from a surface. The vacuum attachment comprises a flexible vacuum nozzle and nozzle opening, An end of the nozzle is attachable to a connector, which is then attachable to a vacuum. The nozzle forms a tube made of flexible material with a suction end. The suction end of the nozzle has a flexible tapered opening that is radially collapsible and foldable in one or more axial directions that can conform to various shapes. The tapered opening may include a rim that extends coplanar to a vacuumable surface. The suction end is capable of beating up and down on a vacuumable surface when operated with a vacuum. |
| US10646084B2 |
Cyclonic vacuum cleaner with multiple modes
A vacuum cleaner comprising a separating apparatus comprising a first cyclonic separator and a second cyclonic separator arranged in parallel with the first cyclonic separator, an airflow generator arranged to generate an airflow through the first and second cyclonic separators, and a flow control device for controlling the flow of air through the second cyclonic separator. The vacuum cleaner has a first configuration in which the flow control device is arranged to prevent flow of air through the second cyclonic separator such that, in use, air flows through the first cyclonic separator and bypasses the second cyclonic separator, and a second configuration in which the flow control device is arranged to permit flow of air though the second cyclonic separator such that, in use, air flows through the first and second cyclonic separators. |
| US10646080B2 |
Combination toilet seat
A toilet seat assembly for installation on a toilet includes a first toilet seat having a first seat aperture and a second toilet seat having a second seat aperture which is smaller than the first seat aperture. At least one of the first and second seats includes an attaching member for selectively attaching the first and second seats to each other. The first and second seat are hingedly connected to each other. When the first and second seats are attached by the attaching member, the first and second seats can be articulated together by an articulating force exerted on either one of the first and second seats. In one example, the first and second seats each include an attaching member which is a magnetic element such that the first and second seats are selectively attached to each other by a magnetic force generated between the magnetic elements. |
| US10646079B2 |
Ligature resistant roll holder assembly
A ligature resistant holder for a roll of material that is to be disposed within a wall. The holder includes a housing of which at least one side walls has an aperture with which a support assembly is associated. The support assembly includes a support member, a biasing member, a retainer and a support housing. The retainer extends through the aperture and includes portions defining a passage through the retainer. At least partially disposed within the passage of the retainer is the support member. The support member includes an actuation portion, which extends into the chamber, and a stop portion that extends radially relative to the actuation portion and engages the retainer such that axial movement of the button through the passage is limited. The biasing member is at least partially disposed within the support housing and biases the support member for movement within the chamber. |
| US10646074B2 |
Removable handle comprising a thermoelectric generator
The invention relates to a handle for a cooking vessel or lid that includes at least one thermoelectric generator. The invention is characterized in that the handle has a releasable locking device and the thermoelectric generator has at least one first contact surface thermally connected to a thermal coupling part that comes into contact under stress with a portion of the cooking vessel or lid when the releasable locking device of the handle is in a locked position on the cooking vessel or lid. |
| US10646072B2 |
Zonal barbecue grill with carryover provision
A cooking grill having a cooking grate, a plurality of gas burners arranged below the cooking grate, and at least one baffle between adjacent ones of the plurality of gas burners having an apex proximate the cooking grate and having a pair of opposite spaced apart walls extending downwardly at least to a level of the plurality of gas burners. |
| US10646070B2 |
Cooking device and components thereof
Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the cooking system being functional in a plurality of cooking modes. The cooking system including a housing defining a hollow chamber and including an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A lid is positionable relative to the housing to cover the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with one of the housing and said lid. An air movement device is located in at least one of the housing and the lid to circulate air through the hollow chamber. An air diffuser positionable in the hollow chamber and is configured to impart rotation to air circulating through the hollow chamber when the air diffuser is positioned in the hollow chamber during at least one of the plurality of cooking modes. |
| US10646063B2 |
Horizontal juice extractor
Disclosed is a horizontal juice extractor (100) comprising a main body delimiting a food processing chamber (110) comprising a juice outlet (140), a food entry section (112) having a food inlet (130) and a food compression section (114) extending from the food entry section and having a food pulp outlet (150); a spindle (120) extending through the food processing chamber for transporting food from the food entry section through the food compression section, said spindle comprising a body (122) and a helical member (123) extending from said body; and a drivetrain (160) adapted to rotate the spindle, wherein the food compression section (114) is located in between the food entry section (112) and said drivetrain (160). The food entry section (112) comprises said juice outlet (140) at or near a distal end of said main body relative to the drivetrain, wherein the juice outlet (140) is vertically displaced relative to the food inlet (130). |
| US10646062B1 |
Security mailbox
A security mailbox is configured with a door having an arm on each side of the door that extends downward from the door into a secure mail-holding receptacle. A floor of the mailbox is constructed having longitudinally extending flaps on each side of the mailbox. Each flap has a rail/slide mounted along an underneath side close to the centerline of the mailbox, each rail having a stop at an end near the door. A link extends between a distal end of each arm and a respective rail, with a tension spring that pulls the link and arm toward each other. When the door is initially opened, the arms close the flaps within the first few degrees of door movement by movement of the slides in the rails. When the slides abut the rail stops, the rest of door movement is taken up by the springs. |
| US10646058B2 |
Retail display system with power supply interface
An electrified display system for use with a retail shelving unit that employs a backer panel that has pair of right-angled electrical conductors disposed in a recessed channel on its front surface. The backer panel can selectively engage and couple the electric power to a first display panel having a straight-in electrical connector that engages a first leg on each of the right angled conductors, or second display panel having a twist and lock electrical connector that engages a second leg on each of the right-angled electrical conductors. |
| US10646057B2 |
Adjustable breath guard
A breath guard includes a first support, a second support, a guide rail coupled to the first support and extending in a substantially longitudinal direction, the guide rail including a rack defining a series of teeth, an adjustable panel extending between the first support and the second support, and an adjustment mechanism including a pawl rotatably coupled to the adjustable panel and configured to selectively engage the teeth of the rack. The adjustable panel is rotatable relative to the guide rail about an axis of rotation that extends laterally. The adjustment mechanism is configured to prevent longitudinal movement of the adjustable panel relative to the guide rail in a first direction and allow longitudinal movement of the adjustable panel in a second direction when the pawl engages the teeth of the rack, such that the adjustable panel is selectively repositionable between a series of longitudinal positions. |
| US10646055B2 |
Adjustable size apparatuses that secure portable electronic devices to display tables
Adjustable size security apparatuses are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, such an adjustable size security apparatus includes a plurality of brace elements, a main body, and a neck. Each of the brace elements is configured to be secured to a separate portion of any one of a plurality of different sized rectangular shaped portable electronic devices. The main body is configured to selectively lock the brace elements in place so that the brace elements cannot be removed from the rectangular shaped portable electronic device to which the brace elements are secured. The neck is configured to secure the main body to a display table and thereby secure, to the display table, the rectangular shaped portable electronic device to which the brace elements are secured. |
| US10646050B2 |
Inflatable air mattress alert and monitoring system
This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component. |
| US10646047B2 |
Adjustable bed frame structure
An adjustable bed frame structure includes a bed frame and bed legs. The bed frame includes a left side rod and a right side rod. A head support rod, a middle support rod and a tail support rod are connected between the left side rod and the right side rod. The head support rod, the middle support rod and the tail support rod each include a left support rod and a right support rod. The left support rod and the right support rod each have a plurality of adjustment holes. The bed legs include side legs and middle legs. Each of the middle legs has a locking portion at a top thereof to mate with the adjustment holes of the left support rod and the right support rod. The width of the bed frame can be adjusted as desired. |
| US10646044B2 |
Cushion
A fluid-fillable cushion comprises upper and lower layers, a first chamber and a second chamber and a discrete pressure distributing unit situated between the upper and lower layers, said pressure distributing unit providing a fluid connection between at least the first chamber and the second chamber. Such a cushion reduces leaks and allows controlled pressure equalisation between the chambers. Also disclosed is a process for making such cushions and seating products comprising such cushions. |
| US10646039B2 |
Storage compartment that can be inserted into a cabinet element
A storage compartment is formed from a blank made of sheet metal and comprises a base part and edge regions surrounding the base part, which edge regions are bent upwards by about 90° with respect to the base part. The upwardly bent edge regions are equipped with receiving and holding means, in each of which a plate-shaped element is insertable and is held. One each of a first edge region and a second edge region form a first side surface and a second side surface. The first side surface serves as a supporting surface for the plate-shaped element. The second side surface covers the frontal surface of the plate-shaped element. Furthermore, a projecting element is provided in the second side surface. The plate-shaped element is held between the supporting surface and the projecting element. |
| US10646036B2 |
System and associated methods for advertising from a traffic signal control cabinet
An advertising medium includes a frame enclosing a traffic signal control cabinet. Tie rods extend between lock devices, which are secured to rails of the frame such that removing the frame from its position around the cabinet is prevented. As a result, advertising material may be secured to a traffic signal control cabinet without intruding upon or modifying the cabinet. |
| US10646035B1 |
Overhead storage system and method
Free standing storage system for garage spaces and the like, without requiring any attachments, and no tools are required. The system includes positioning four or six vertical supports (posts), each having ends with extendable threaded footers/screw type jacks that can vertically abut each support (post) against both a floor surface and a ceiling surface. Posts can have a generally rectangular configuration with two short spaces between two supports (posts) on a left and right side, and two longs spaces between the two supports (posts) between the left and right pairs of supports (posts). Fasteners, can attach parts together. A pair of telescoping horizontal beams can be positioned between the left and right side posts. Horizontal accessory bars and horizontal beams can support storage racks, and/or hooks for additional storage for items that can include rakes, shovels, bicycles, electrical cords, brooms, wood, and the like. |
| US10646034B2 |
Insulated transport cabinets for food and the like
The present disclosure provides an insulated transport cabinet for food or the like having a housing, a door, a hinge cover, and a hinge pin. The housing includes a barrel portion adjacent to a front surface and extending between top and bottom ends. The barrel portion includes a longitudinal axis, a gap separating the barrel portion into top and bottom barrel sections having first and second passageways aligned with the longitudinal axis, respectively. The door includes a hinge adjacent to a side surface and including a third passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. An inner surface of the hinge pin complements an outer surface of the hinge. The hinge pin passes through the first, third, and second passageways. The door pivots about the longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The longitudinal axis is offset from a center plane of the door. |
| US10646032B2 |
Desk mountable workstation
An adjustable desk mountable workstation (90) comprising: a platform (12) adapted to support a computer keyboard thereon; and a pair of symmetrically opposed legs (91) for standing or mounting on a desk and on which the platform (12) is mounted, the legs (91) being adjustable so as to alter the height of the platform (12) above the desk, each leg (91) having outer and inner ends, wherein adjustment of the legs (91) involves concomitant pivoting without displacement at their respective outer ends and pivoting plus horizontal displacement at their respective inner ends, thereby altering the height of the platform (91) with respect to the desk. |
| US10646029B2 |
Oral hygiene systems and methods
A method for promoting compliance with an oral hygiene regimen includes displaying, on a display device, a representation of at least a portion of a set of teeth of a user. The method also includes overlaying an indicium on the representation such that the indicium is associated with a first section of the representation. Responsive to a determination, via at least one of one or more processors, that a head of an oral hygiene device is positioned directly adjacent to a first section of the set of teeth that corresponds to the first section of the representation for at least a predetermined amount of time, the indicium is removed from the display device. |
| US10646022B2 |
System and method for object modification using mixed reality
A method includes retrieving, by a device, contextual information based on at least one of an image, the device, user context, or a combination thereof. At least one model is identified from multiple models based on the contextual information and at least one object recognized in an image based on at least one model. At least one icon is displayed at the device. The at least one icon being associated with at least one of an application, a service, or a combination thereof providing additional information. |
| US10646020B2 |
Finger insertion mascara container having eccentrically formed brush rod
The present invention includes a finger-insertion mascara container having an eccentrically formed brush rod, the container having a structure in which: a packing is coupled to an upper opening of a container body for accommodating a mascara liquid; a wiper is coupled to the lower part of the packing and has an eccentric brush rod insertion hole formed to be eccentrically lopsided; a finger insertion member is inserted into the wiper; forms a finger insertion space, and has an eccentric brush rod coupling part formed to be eccentrically lopsided at the lower side thereof; and a brush rod having a brush is coupled to the eccentric brush rod coupling part. |
| US10646011B2 |
Umbrella rib and lighting umbrella
This invention provides an umbrella rib and a light umbrella, wherein the umbrella rib includes a main body and a light emitting unit. The main body has a light groove, and the light emitting unit is detachably embedded inside the light groove for the convenience of replacement and maintenance. The light emitting unit can adopt a printed circuit board configured with a plurality of lighting lamps, or a light guide plate lighted by the lighting lamps. In addition, the first tube stopper and the second tube stopper are inserted into two ends of the light groove to ensure a sealing property of the umbrella rib. An umbrella frame and the light umbrella adopting the umbrella rib not only have a lighting function, but also provide a good lighting atmosphere, which provides convenience and fun for people's leisure life. |
| US10646009B2 |
Ring having improved weight, durability, damage resistance, shine and workability features
A ring and method of manufacturing a ring which may include: an outer ring, in which a second carbide composed of a combination of tungsten carbide, iron group carbide or carbonitride is mixed with a metal binder phase at a predetermined ratio, in which the outer ring is divided into a first outer ring and a second outer ring formed in a shape corresponding to each other; an inner ring separately and/or independently assembled between the first and second outer rings, in which the inner ring includes an outside inner ring that forms an outer circumferential surface of the ring and an inside inner ring that forms an inner circumferential surface of the ring; ring fitting parts formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, such that both sides of the outer and inside inner rings are press-fit; and assembling protrusions formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, to be inserted into the outer circumferential surface of the inside inner ring to maintain a firm assembly between the outer ring and the inner ring for a long period of time. |
| US10646006B2 |
Cover attachment structure and method
A cover attachment structure includes a sheet-shaped cover member, a base, and a fastener member. The fastener member includes a first element row and a second element row. The base has a recessed groove extending along a surface thereof. Fastener elements of the first element row and the second element row are received in the recessed groove and locked in the recessed groove in a state in which engaging head portions of the fastener elements engage with each other. The recessed groove is configured such that a minimum groove width thereof in a width direction orthogonal to a length direction of the recessed groove is less than 2 times a length, in the width direction, of either one of the fastener elements received in the recessed groove. |
| US10646005B2 |
Slide fastener with blocking element
Various implementations include a slide fastener that has a blocking element on one stringer that prevents engagement compatibility with standard elements on the other stringer. For example, at least one blocking element is coupled to a first stringer, and first and second blocking coupling elements are coupled to a second stringer. The contour of the blocking element and the contour of the blocking coupling elements are different from the contour of the standard elements on the stringers such that the standard elements do not engage with the blocking element or the blocking coupling elements in an alternating arrangement. However, the contour of the blocking element and contour of the blocking coupling elements allow for the engagement of the blocking element with the blocking coupling elements in an alternating arrangement. |
| US10646004B2 |
Methods for manufacturing hook fastener
A hook fastener includes a stem having two lateral edges, a first surface, and a second surface. A cap extends from an upper end of the stem, and the cap includes an upper surface, a first end, a second end, and a pair of overhanging portions. The upper surface of the cap is sloped between the first end and the second end. The first and second ends are at opposite longitudinal ends of the cap, and each overhanging portion extends in a lateral direction from the stem. |
| US10646003B2 |
Snap no mo
The Snap No Mo invention centers around the innovative concept of providing a fast, easy and safe way to connect, install or remove any item. This concept uses or replaces the conventional snap fasteners system for connecting any item with less effort to the installer or damage to the material and with a minimal amount of strength. |
| US10646002B2 |
No slip one-piece strap adjustor
A strap adjustor can comprise a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a third surface that extends between the first surface and the second surface. A first opening in the first surface can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A second opening in the first surface can extend partially but not completely through the strap adjustor. A bar can be disposed at the first surface between the first opening and the second opening. A third opening in the third surface can extends partially but not completely through the strap adjustor and join with the second opening. At least one strap can be disposed partially through the third opening, and the at least one strap can comprise an uncompressed thickness that is greater than a height of the third opening. |
| US10646001B2 |
Footwear forming device
Construction of a shoe relies on application of pressure to form the shoe portions to a desired shape and configuration. The application of pressure is accomplished with an adjustable width roller that conforms to different sizes of shoes while still contacting the shoe portion to conform the shape. Additionally, vibrational energy may be transmitted from the roller to the shoe portion to aid in the forming and shaping process of the shoe portion. |
| US10646000B2 |
Article with coloring layer and control surface layer
An article, such as an article of footwear or an article of apparel, includes an upper having a gradient-like coloring pattern. The article further includes protruding elements configured in a pattern that corresponds to the coloring pattern. The article may have a layered structure including a base layer, a coloring ink layer and a layer of protruding elements. |
| US10645997B2 |
Shoe capable of changing shoe types
A shoe capable of changing shoe types includes a shoe body, a shoe loading-plate disposed on one side of the shoe body, and having a front bracket and a rear bracket pivotally connected to the front bracket and having a pivoting base fixed on a side of the rear bracket opposite to the shoe body, a shoe heel pivotally connected to the pivoting base, a linking member pivotally connected to the front bracket and the shoe heel, and a shoe sole layer covering the shoe loading-plate and the linking member. The shoe sole layer is formed with an opening for receiving the shoe heel. |
| US10645991B2 |
Unitless activity assessment and associated methods
A system assesses activity and displays a unitless activity value. A detector senses activity of a user. A processor reads sensed activity data from the detector. A display displays the unitless activity value. An enclosure houses the detector and the processor. The processor periodically reads the sensed activity data from the detector and processes the data to generate an activity number, the number being used to generate the unitless activity value based upon a maximum number and a display range. |
| US10645986B1 |
Collapsible modular hat
A collapsible modular hat comprises a base having a base connector, a top having a top connector, and a side panel having an upper connector and a lower connector. The base connector of the base is releasably fastened to the lower connector on the side panel, and the top connector of the top is releasably fastened to the upper connector of the side panel. |
| US10645985B2 |
Trim piece for an apparel item
A trim piece assembly is provided herein comprising a first set of apertures providing access to a drawstring channel, and a second set of apertures that do not provide access to the drawstring channel. The trim piece assembly may be incorporated into various apparel items, such that the trim piece assembly allows for a drawstring to be positioned on an interior surface or exterior surface of the apparel item. |
| US10645984B2 |
Protective device for use with a glove
A protective device for use in a high temperature and liquid environment provides a glove integrally formed with a protective member in the thumb webbing region. The protective member is not readily detectable when viewing the outside of the glove. The protective member is cut resistant and constructed to protect a workman's hand as a sharp and hot object passes over the protective member contacting the outer surface of the glove. |
| US10645981B2 |
Manufacturing method of a protective pad for sportswear and the protective pad obtained according to the manufacturing method
A manufacturing method of protective pad for sportswear and the protective pad obtained by the manufacturing method are disclosed. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 1. making separate paddings using spongy materials; 2. choosing several paddings being made; adhering the several paddings with fabric pieces by heat press using a heat press mold and heat press formation devices, thereby forming the protective pad for sportswear. Specifically, the heat press mold contains cavities for accommodating the paddings; before heat press, laying a first fabric piece on the heat press mold, and then placing the paddings into the cavities; and after that laying a second fabric piece over the paddings; applying glues between the first fabric piece, the second fabric piece and the paddings; finally, adhering the first fabric piece, the second fabric piece and the paddings by heat press using the heat press formation devices. |
| US10645979B2 |
Garment with a built-in bra and having a stretchable fabric layer extending along a back fabric portion thereof
Disclosed is a garment with built-in bra. The garment includes a first fabric layer, which includes a front fabric portion having an outer surface and an inner surface and a back fabric portion having an outer surface and an inner surface. The garment also includes a pair of bra cups having first peripheral portions, second peripheral portions, and third peripheral portions. The garment further includes a pair of side panels connected to the pair of bra cups at the first peripheral portions. The garment further includes a second fabric layer having a front fabric portion and a back fabric portion. The front fabric portion of the second fabric layer is connected to the pair of bra cups at one or more of the second peripheral portions and the third peripheral portions. The garment further includes one or more flexible bands extending between and sewn to the second fabric layer and the inner surface of the back fabric portion of the first fabric layer. The garment further includes a flexible band extending along or proximally to a bottom edge of the second fabric layer. |
| US10645969B2 |
Filter manufacturing apparatus
The invention relates to a filter manufacturing apparatus (1) to form a hollow filter body, the filter manufacturing apparatus comprising: —a feed path adapted to continuously feed a filter material along a longitudinal transport direction (30); —a forming device (4) connected to a terminating end of the feed path and adapted to form the filter material into a hollow rod-shaped filter body and deliver the formed filter body, the forming device including: ▪ a tubular forming element (8) adapted to allow the filter material to pass therethrough, ▪ a pin (34) extending longitudinally within the tubular forming element, the pin having a pin diameter;—a diameter changing device (40), adapted to vary the pin diameter of the pin, so as to obtain a filter body having a through hole of variable diameter. |
| US10645968B2 |
Preformed smokeless tobacco product
Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. |
| US10645966B2 |
Apparatus for grinding food
Apparatus, system and method for cold pressing juice from a food including a food delivery chute, a food grinder, and a pressing chamber which may removably fit together as a single, stand-alone unit. |
| US10645965B2 |
Dietary composition with probiotics and prebiotics
The present invention relates to compositions for use and formulation as weight management products and in particular fermented dairy foodstuffs. The compositions generally comprise two or more of the following components: a) a microbiome modifying component; b) a satiety modifying component; and c) a metabolic modifying 5 component and at least one of the following: d) Streptococcus thermophilus CBS 139100 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus CBS 139099 microbial strains or mutant strains or fragments or fractions thereof; e) a combination of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus microbial strains which together, or individually, are capable of secreting polysaccharides having high levels of galactosamine 10 and no or low levels of rhamnose and glucuronic acid when grown on a dairy substrate; or f) polysaccharides formed of: i) 15-25% galactosamine; ii) 45-60% galactose; and iii) 20-30% glucose. The compositions may also be useful in the management or treatment of obesity, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease. |
| US10645962B2 |
Strain isolated from traditional meju, soybean koji preparation method using same, and soybean koji prepared by the same preparation method
The present disclosure relates to a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CJ14-6 strain isolated from traditional meju, a preparation method for soybean koji using the same, and a soybean koji prepared by the preparation method. The preparation method for soybean koji includes: soaking soybeans in water or adding waster to soybeans and steaming the soaked soybeans; and inoculating a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CJ14-6 strain into the steamed soybeans, fermenting the steamed soybeans, and drying the fermented soybeans to prepare a soybean koji. |
| US10645956B2 |
Carbonated drink comprising omega, vitamins and minerals
Provided herein are carbonated beverages comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., an omega-3, omega-6, and/or amega-9 polyunsaturated fatty acids), wherein the beverages are characterized by having a low oxygen level of less than 500 ppb. Also provided herein are methods for preparing carbonated beverages comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., an omega-3, omega-6, and/or amega-9 polyunsaturated fatty acids), wherein the beverages are characterized by having a low oxygen level of less than 500 ppb. |
| US10645955B2 |
N-acyl derivatives of gamma amino-butyric acid and beta alanine as food flavouring compounds
A flavour composition comprising a compound according to the formula (I) and edible salts thereof, wherein R1 is an alkyl residue containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkene residue containing from 9 to 25 carbon atoms with 1 to 6 double bonds, R1 together with the carbonyl group to which it is attached is a residue of a carboxylic acid, and m is 0 or 1. |
| US10645954B2 |
Beverage and food production using Greek yogurt acid whey
A method of producing a beverage base or a component for a beverage or a food, providing Greek yogurt acid whey which has been obtained by separating the whey from Greek yogurt during a manufacturing process for the Greek yogurt; removing from the acid whey particulate material having a particle size of greater than 10 μm; filtering the whey, directly or indirectly thus obtained to remove from the whey any bacteria and germinated bacterial spores therein having a molecular mass of at least 10,000 Daltons, the filtering being through a filter having a pore size of no greater than 1 μm; and filtering the whey, directly or indirectly thus obtained to remove from the whey any enzymes therein having a molecular mass of at least 1,000 Daltons, the filtering being through a filter having a pore size of no greater than 0.1 μm. |
| US10645949B2 |
Coated frozen confection
An aerated frozen confection coated in a coating, the frozen confection comprising a plurality of substantially flat faces, each substantially flat face having a radius of curvature substantially across the whole of the face of greater than 50 mm, and wherein the relatively flat faces meet to form edges, wherein substantially all or all of the edges have a radius of curvature of from 5 mm to 20 mm. |
| US10645944B2 |
Method for brewing coffee and having enhanced aroma release
A method for brewing coffee involves providing two separate quantities of coffee particles, wherein only a first quantity of coffee particles is used for an actual process of brewing coffee by causing this quantity to interact with an extracting medium, and wherein another, secondary quantity of coffee particles is heated for enhanced aroma release. The second quantity may be small compared to the first quantity. The two separate quantities of coffee particles may be obtained by first providing a single quantity of coffee particles, for example by grinding a number of coffee beans in a grinding module (20), and then dividing the single quantity into the two quantities. In a device (1) which is suitable for carrying out the method, a dividing arrangement (40) may be applied for realizing a suitable distribution of coffee particles over a brewing chamber (10) and a heating module (30) of the device (1). |
| US10645943B2 |
Beverage containing tea polymerized polyphenol and RebD and/or RebM
Tea polymerized polyphenol-containing beverages having reduced bitterness and astringency of tea polymerized polyphenols while maintaining tea-like preferable flavors, methods of production thereof, and the like are provided. The content of tea polymerized polyphenols in a beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, the total content of RebM and RebD in the beverage is adjusted to within a certain range, and the weight ratio of the total content of RebD and RebM to the content of the tea polymerized polyphenols is adjusted to within a certain range. |
| US10645942B2 |
Synergistic formulation including at least one gibberellin compound and salicyclic acid
A synergistic formulation comprising at least one gibberellin (GA) compound and salicylic acid (SA) for delaying fruit ripening and maintaining good quality of fruit under storage. |
| US10645937B2 |
Biomass compositions for increasing sweetness of fruit and methods therefor
Biomass compositions and methods for increasing sweetness of fruit of a fruiting plant by administering to the fruiting plant, seedling, or seed, a liquid composition treatment comprising a culture of microalgae cells are disclosed. The liquid composition may comprise pasteurized Chlorella cells only, Aurantiochytrium acetophilum HS399 cells only, or a combination of Chlorella and Aurantiochytrium acetophilum HS399 cells that are pasteurized at a temperature between 65° C.-90° C. The administration may comprise contacting soil in the immediate vicinity of the fruiting plant, seedling, or seed. |
| US10645935B2 |
Methods and compositions for controlling fungus and fungal spores and improving plant quality
Methods and compositions for controlling or reducing fungal spores in a plant or crop. The disclosure further provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality. |
| US10645931B2 |
Extended release formulation
The present invention provides an extended release insecticide formulation, the formulation comprising: an insecticide on a substrate; a lipophilic wax, wherein the insecticide is incorporated into the wax forming a matrix; a release retarding polymer in the matrix; and a rate extending polymer embed the matrix. Methods of making the formulation and use of the formulation are also provided. |
| US10645929B2 |
Pyrimidine compound
Provided is a compound represented by formula (I), or an N-oxide thereof: wherein: A1 represents a nitrogen atom or a CR4; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R1 represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group having one or more halogen atoms or the like; R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms or the like; q represents 0, 1, 2, or 3; R3 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more substituents selected from Group B or the like; p represents 0, 1, or 2; R6 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms or the like; and n represents 0, 1, or 2. The compound of formula (I) has excellent control efficacies against harmful arthropods. |
| US10645925B2 |
Grease-like gel for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals
Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin. |
| US10645921B2 |
Viable disc regenerative composition and method of manufacture and use
A viable disc regenerative composition has a micronized material of nucleus pulposus and a biological composition made from a mixture of mechanically selected allogeneic biologic material derived from bone marrow having non-whole cellular components including vesicular components and active and inactive components of biological activity, cell fragments, cellular excretions, cellular derivatives, and extracellular components; and wherein the mixture is compatible with biologic function and further includes non-expanded whole cells. The biological composition is predisposed to demonstrate or support elaboration of active volume or spatial geometry consistent in morphology with that of disc tissue. The viable disc regenerative composition extends regenerative resonance that compliments or mimics disc tissue complexity. |
| US10645918B2 |
Animal trapping device
An animal trapping device with a base having a substantially planar lower surface and an upper surface opposing the lower surface, a wire mesh cage assembly, and first and second wire mesh entrances. The first and second wire mesh entrances coupled to the wire mesh cage assembly and defining an enclosed entrance opening and a second free end elevated above the upper surface of the base and defining an exit aperture, and of a conical shape defining an enclosed entrance channel spanning from the enclosed entrance opening to the exit aperture, wherein the upper surface of the base, the wire mesh cage assembly, and the first and second wire mesh entrances defining an animal retention zone and the exit apertures of the first and second wire mesh entrances each disposed within the animal retention zones and aligned with one another. |
| US10645914B2 |
Fly rod and reel holder
The present application describes an improved apparatus to hold and secure fly fishing equipment while not being directly handled by the operator. |
| US10645913B1 |
Anaconda rattler fishing tackle
An apparatus and methods relating to Anaconda Rattler tackle, a new type of lure that includes an audible generator (such as a rattle) attached to a bent blade to form wings and a lift surface, the wings may be formed in a direction generally the same as a direction of the lift surface or an opposite direction to the lift surface. The audible generator has some freedom of movement relative to the blade, allowing various noise profiles to be produced depending upon the type of audible generator chosen and the degree of bend in the blade. The blade may also have various holes to secure it to a wire and to change its hydrodynamic profile. |
| US10645908B2 |
Systems and methods for providing a sound masking environment
A system is described herein that comprises a collar device including a sound masking component, the collar device including one or more collar device sensors for detecting physiological data of an animal. The system includes one or more environmental sensors configured to detect environmental data of the animal's environment and to transmit the environmental data to the collar device. The collar device comprises one or more applications running on at least one processor for detecting an occurrence of one or more events using at least one of the physiological data, the environmental data, and outcome data. The one or more applications are configured to use information of the one or more events to select a sound masking signal for delivery after the occurrence of the one or more events The system includes a sound masking component for delivering the sound masking signal. |
| US10645903B2 |
Bowl with freely adjustable height
The disclosure provides a bowl with a freely adjustable height, comprising: a pedestal; a lifting support rod, whose one end is fixed on the pedestal; a bowl seat, which is fixed on the other end of the lifting support rod; a lifting locking piece, which has a fixing piece and an extrusion piece matched with each other, wherein the fixing piece has a fixing hole, the lifting support rod penetrates through the fixing hole and is partially located in the fixing hole, the extrusion piece exerts an action force to the fixing piece so as to fix the lifting support rod on the bowl seat, and the fixing piece is matched with and fixed on the bowl seat or arranged on the bowl seat; and a bowl body, which is arranged on the bowl seat. According to the disclosure, the height of the bowl may be adjusted freely. |
| US10645901B2 |
Mobile configurable animal trap system
A portable, trapping system for capturing and non-lethally retaining a large number of large animals, such as wild horses or feral hogs. A specialized trailer aligns and secures deployable corral components for transportation. The corral comprises a modular fence erected on-site from multiple fence panels that are hinged together by pinning. The fence panels are configured with voids to prevent animal climbing. A gate with a remotely actuated trap door is similarly pinned between adjacent fence panels. The gate threshold is concealable. Stakes secure panels to the ground, forming a stable enclosure. The trailer comprises a rigid, confining frame structure adapted to constrain and transport corral components. When the corral is disassembled, multiple individual fence panels are slidably captivated between channels on first and second confining surfaces, being maintained in a parallel and stable configuration during transportation. |
| US10645900B2 |
Integrally manufactured stall dividers for barns
A hollow polymer stall divider for use in a barn permits lateral flexing when a cow presses against the stall divider while the stall divider asserts a lateral force against the cow to urge the cow to move into a proper position between adjacent stall dividers without causing injury to the cow. The polymer stall divider can be formed of a single polymer material having a unitary density throughout. Alternatively, the polymer stall divider can be formed of multiple sections of different densities of polymer material, and different types of polymer material. The different sections of polymer material can be plastic welded together or connected by plug members inserted into the adjoining ends of the sections and secured with adhesives or other bonding material to form line blanks that can be heated until softened sufficiently to be bent into a proper shape within a pre-formed mold. |
| US10645899B1 |
Soybean variety 5PWKR60
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PWKR60 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PWKR60, cells from soybean variety 5PWKR60, plants of soybean 5PWKR60, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PWKR60. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PWKR60 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PWKR60, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PWKR60, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PWKR60. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PWKR60 are further provided. |
| US10645891B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH799142
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH799142. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH799142, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH799142 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH799142. |
| US10645889B1 |
Maize hybrid X00M469
A novel maize variety designated X00M469 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00M469 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00M469 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00M469, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00M469 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00M469 and methods of using maize variety X00M469 are disclosed. |
| US10645888B2 |
Regeneration and genetic transformation of Okra through somatic embryogenesis
The present invention provides medium compositions and methods for the regeneration of the whole plant from explants obtained from plants belonging to the Malvaceae family, particularly the Abelmoschus genus, more preferably Abelmoschus esculentus L, through somatic embryogenesis. The present invention also provides an efficient methodology for genetic transformation of plants belonging to the Malvaceae family through somatic embryogenesis in semisolid culture with the use of the Agrobacterium. The present invention is also related to a method for the development of virus-resistant transgenic plants belonging to the Malvaceae family. |
| US10645884B2 |
Battery-powered backpack blower
The battery-powered backpack blower includes a back support assembly including a back plate configured to permit a user to mount the blower to the user's back, and a volute assembly including a first volute portion and a second volute portion. The backpack blower further includes a housing assembly including a battery assembly and a motor assembly therein, the housing assembly is provided intermediate to the back assembly and the volute assembly. |
| US10645876B2 |
System and method for controlled cleaning in a cane harvester
A control system for a harvester having a primary crop cleaner for cleaning a cut crop, and a secondary cleaner for cleaning the cut crop downstream of the primary crop cleaner. The control system includes a processor, a memory, and a human-machine interface. The processor is configured to receive an input corresponding to a desired cleaning level of the crop, monitor an actual cleaning level, control the primary crop cleaner based at least in part on feedback from monitoring the actual cleaning level and including adjusting a speed of the primary crop cleaner to move the actual cleaning level of the crop during harvester operation towards the desired cleaning level of the crop, monitor an error between the desired cleaning level and the actual cleaning level during control of the primary crop cleaner, and control the secondary crop cleaner based at least in part on the error. |
| US10645870B2 |
Apparatus and methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields
An apparatus for revitalizing artificial turf fields may comprise a support frame, a plurality of shearing machines installed on the support frame, and a plurality of wheels installed on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to position the shearing machines parallel to each other, to tilt the shearing machines with respect a surface of the artificial turf field, and to position the shearing machines above a surface of the field at a distance such that the shearing machines cut fibers to produce trimmed fibers that have a length that can extend above infill or topmost layer of the artificial turf field. Methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields involves the aforementioned apparatus. |
| US10645862B2 |
Row cleaner finger wheel
A finger wheel for a row cleaner has multiple, spaced, radially extending fingers. Each finger has a concave forward edge with inner and outer sections, and a convex rearward edge with inner and outer sections. The outer sections of the forward and rearward edges converge to a point. A curved connecting section connects the forward edge of one finger to the rearward edge of the next finger. |
| US10645861B2 |
Method for seed priming
Disclosed is a method of priming dry seeds, wherein said seeds firstly wetted in a manner such that the seed absorbs at least 75 wt. % of the amount of water required by the seed for entering phase II of water uptake. Subsequently, the moisture content of the seed is reduced by at least 1 percentage unit, and in manner such that the resulting moisture content of the seed still is at least 25%. At last is the seed incubated in such a manner that: the weight of the seed during the incubation remains at least 80%, such as at least 90% or at least 95%, of the weight of the seed before the incubation; and the moisture content (dry weight based) of the seed during the incubation remains at least 25% during at least 25% of incubation time. |
| US10645855B2 |
Lift arm control system
A lift arm control system can be configured to raise or lower a lift arm assembly of an agricultural machine with variable speed so that the lift arm assembly can optimally perform under varying conditions, including changing a tool connected to the lift arm assembly while stationary and/or moving the lift arm assembly while operating at various speeds in the field. The lift arm assembly can be manually configured to adjust with speeds that are proportional to a user input. The lift arm assembly can also be automatically configured to adjust with speeds that are proportional to sensor(s) input of the machine, such as a vehicle speed sensor. |
| US10653051B2 |
Electronic component mounting device and dispenser
According to the present disclosure, an electronic component mounting device includes: a mounting head which picks up an electronic component from a part feeder, and transfers and mounts the electronic component on a board; a dispenser which applies a paste to a lower surface of the electronic component picked up by the mounting head, the paste being flied out from an ejection hole of the dispenser against gravity, the ejection hole opening upwardly; and a shield member which is disposed between the electronic component and the dispenser and has an opening above the ejection hole. |
| US10653044B2 |
Energy efficiency based control for a cooling system
A method for controlling a cooling system based on a heat dissipation of an electronic module and an ambient air temperature includes determining a combination of individual controls on components of the cooling system that achieve a specific amount of cooling based on a cooling power relationship for the plurality of components, the heat dissipation of the electronic module and the ambient air temperature, and applying the individual controls to the plurality of components. |
| US10653043B2 |
Vapor management system for a liquid immersion cooling system
A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. The system includes a vapor management system which can condense the vapor back into a liquid phase to cool the computer components. Using a pressure controlled vessel and pressure controller, the disclosed system may be operated at less than ambient pressure. |
| US10653036B1 |
Systems and methods for immersion cooling thermal management
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for immersion cooling for information technology (IT) equipment. For example, an immersion tank can receive a cooling fluid that is circulated therethrough (e.g., by a pump). Further, an IT container can be at least partially received within immersion tank, and the IT container can include a plurality of IT compartments that are configured to receive one or more IT components. The cooling fluid can be selectively provided to the IT compartments with IT equipment installed therein for cooling of the IT equipment. |
| US10653035B2 |
Cold plate device for a two-phase cooling system
Techniques that facilitate two-phase liquid cooling of an electronic device are provided. In one example, an apparatus, such as a cold plate device, comprises a first stackable layer and a second stackable layer. The first stackable layer comprises a first channel formed within the first stackable layer. The first channel comprises a first channel width and the first channel receives a coolant fluid via an inlet port of the apparatus. The second stackable layer comprises a second channel that provides a path for the coolant fluid to flow between the first channel and an outlet port of the apparatus. A width of the second channel increases along a flow direction of the coolant fluid that flows between the inlet port and the outlet port. |
| US10653033B1 |
Kits for enhanced cooling of components of computing devices and related computing devices, systems and methods
Kits for cooling computing devices may include at least one heat-generating component and a fan. A first duct may be sized and shaped to surround the at least one heat-generating component on three sides to direct a portion of air flow from the fan. A second duct may be sized and shaped to extend over the first duct and direct another portion of air flow between the first and second ducts. The at least one heat-generating component may comprise multiple vertically and longitudinally aligned memory modules Computing devices, electronic systems and methods of cooling are also disclosed. |
| US10653032B2 |
Tablet computer positioning assembly
A tablet computer positioning assembly for stabilizing and positioning a tablet computer includes a plate that is configured to position on a substantially horizontal surface. A first frame is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from the plate proximate to a first side of the plate. A second frame is pivotally coupled to the first frame and extends substantially perpendicularly from the first frame over the plate. The second frame is selectively fixedly couplable to the first frame so that the second frame is selectively angularly positionable relative to the plate. A plurality of couplers that is coupled to the second frame is configured to couple to a rim of a tablet computer to couple the tablet computer to the second frame so that the second frame is configured to selectively position the tablet computer relative to the plate. |
| US10653027B2 |
Sensor device, systems, and methods for determining fluid parameters
Provided is a method, system, and sensor device for collecting fluid data and fluid conduit data. The sensor device includes an outer capsule that is free flowing within the fluid and provides fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment, at least one sensor mounted within the interior compartment, wherein the at least one sensor senses fluid data and fluid conduit data, the sensed fluid properties being the collected fluid data, and a conductor for activating the at least one sensor to sense fluid data and fluid conduit data, wherein the conductor passes from the interior compartment and through the outer capsule. |
| US10653025B2 |
Cable pass-through panel for electronic equipment enclosure
An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure and at least one panel secured to the frame structure. The at least one panel includes one or more panel knockouts arranged therein. Each panel knockout is configured to be removable from the at least one panel to provide a pass-through opening for a cable. The at least one panel further includes a split brush assembly seated in place of a removed one of the one or more panel knockouts. |
| US10653024B2 |
Door opening and closing mechanism
A door opening and closing mechanism includes: a door configured to open and close a front side opening of a housing, wherein an electronic device is housed in the housing and is exposed through the front side opening; and an accommodation mechanism configured to accommodate the door in the housing when the door is in open state. The accommodation mechanism includes: an opening and closing action unit configured to cause an opening action and a closing action of the door; and a retracting action unit configured to retract the opening and closing action unit into the housing so as to accommodate the door in the housing, when the door is brought in open state by the opening and closing action unit. |
| US10653023B2 |
Magnetic adjustment tool for a display module
According to various examples, a display assembly includes a support chassis. The display assembly further includes a display module. The display module includes a front major face, a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted to the front major face, and a rear major face generally opposing the front major face. The rear major face is mounted to the support chassis. The display assembly further includes a first biasing subassembly positioned generally at or proximate to a first biasing location along the front major face, the biasing subassembly. The first biasing subassembly includes a first biasing magnet located within a first cavity in the display module. The first biasing magnet is movable within the cavity between a first position and a second position relative to the display module. The first biasing subassembly further includes a first biasing member extending generally between the front major face and the rear major face. |
| US10653010B1 |
Connection of multilayer printed conductive ink through filled microvias
Attaching electronic components to a substrate can be challenging in certain applications. By utilizing printed conductive ink to fill vias, one or more conductive layers may be provided, which allow for fine pin pitches or other crowded substrates to utilize multiple layers for traces connecting the contact pad to the pins of an electronic component. By applying a substrate with conductive ink and then selectively applying a solderable ink on the conductive ink, and with conductive ink filling the vias, electronic components may be attached to a substrate that provides mechanical attachment and electrical connectivity which may also be formable or flexible. |
| US10653005B2 |
Rollable display device and electronic device including the same
A rollable display device includes a rollable structure including a plurality of unit structures, the rollable structure being configured to be rolled and unrolled based on the unit structures, and a display panel structure attached to the rollable structure, wherein respective widths of the unit structures increase in a first direction from a first side of the rollable structure to an opposite second side of the rollable structure. |
| US10653002B2 |
Actively sensing and cancelling vibration in a printed circuit board or other platform
An embodiment of an assembly includes a platform (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)), a sensor, and a vibration-cancel circuit. The sensor is mounted to the platform and is configured to generate a sense signal that represents a vibration induced (e.g., a shock-induced vibration) in the platform. And the vibration-cancel circuit is configured to reduce or eliminate a level of the vibration in response to the sense signal. For example, such a vibration-cancel circuit is configured to reduce a magnitude of a vibration induced in platform, or to eliminate the vibration altogether, by generating, in the platform, a counter vibration that has a magnitude approximately equal to the magnitude of the induced vibration and that has a phase approximately opposite to the phase of the induced vibration. That is, the counter vibration cancels the induced vibration to reduce the net vibration that the platform experiences. |
| US10652995B2 |
Electronic module for arrangement to a transmission component and a method for arranging an electronic module to a transmission component
The invention relates to an electronic module (100) mounted on a transmission component (112). The electronic module (100) comprises a printed circuit board element (102) that has component side (104) with at least one electronic component (108) and a contact side (106) lying opposite the component side (104), and a heat conducting film (110) that is placed between a surface section of the contact side (106) lying opposite the component (108) and a surface section of the transmission component (112). The printed circuit board element (102) can be or is tightened to the transmission component (112) such that the heat conducting film (110) is pressed against the surface section of the contact side (106) and the surface section of the transmission component (112). |
| US10652988B2 |
Mobile x-ray apparatus including a battery management system
Provided is a mobile X-ray apparatus including: an X-ray radiator configured to emit X-rays; a battery configured to supply power to the X-ray radiator; a charger configured to charge the battery; a battery management system (BMS) configured to receive power from the battery or the charger and output a first signal based on a state of the battery; and a first switch configured to be turned off according to the first signal to prevent power from being supplied to the BMS, wherein the first switch is further configured to be turned on by power supplied from the charger when the BMS is shut down. |
| US10652986B1 |
Dimmer system control
A method and system for allowing automatic provisioning of a LED lamp in a dimmer system. The dimmer powers the lamp through a switched AC line. A wireless link serves for information exchange between the dimmer and the lamp. When the lamp is turned on by the dimmer, it starts a short waiting period in which it expects to wirelessly receive from the dimmer a provisioning message including a dimmer identification, which it saves to identify dimming messages the dimmer. Another aspect of the invention is disclosed in the above dimmer system, wherein the lamp comprises a backup battery. The dimmer wirelessly informs the lamp upon voltage drops at its input caused by user OFF actions and/or by AC supply outage. The lamp is configured to assume backup mode only upon detecting, based on the above information, a voltage drop at its input caused by an AC supply outage. |
| US10652979B2 |
LED lighting system
An LED lighting system having at least one LED circuit and at least two circuits or drivers capable of receiving an AC voltage at a first frequency and having an output capable of driving the at least one LED circuit, wherein the output of each circuit or driver capable of driving the at least one LED circuit is provided to the at least one LED circuit through a circuit or sensor capable of permitting only a single output from the at least two circuits or drivers be provided to the at least one LED circuit. |
| US10652969B2 |
Lighting system for growing plants which provides a location indication
A lighting system includes an LED controller, and an LED array which includes first and second LED sub-arrays, wherein the LED array is operatively coupled to the LED controller. The lighting system includes an antenna in communication with the LED controller. First and second wavelength spectrums are provided by the first and second LED sub-arrays, respectively, and are adjustable in response to adjusting an input signal provided to the antenna. |
| US10652965B2 |
Apparatus, dimmable light emitting diode drive circuit and control method
An apparatus can include: a light-emitting diode (LED) drive circuit having a silicon-controlled rectifier dimmer; and a bus voltage adjustment circuit configured to adjust a direct current bus voltage to delay a turn-on time instant of the silicon-controlled rectifier dimmer when a conduction angle signal is greater than an angle threshold. |
| US10652963B2 |
LED display structures and fabrication of same
LED structures (e.g., LED arrays) and fabrication methods can reduce or even eliminate deep etching, and associated defect formation, proximate sites of individual LEDs. Such approaches can achieve desired electrical isolation without deep etching, provide a high conductivity current spreading layer, and, or reduce losses otherwise associated with conventional fabrication approaches. Some implementations advantageously lift off or separate an insulating substrate from a wafer to expose a bottom surface of the epitaxial LED layer and forms a backside contact (e.g., ground plane) overlying the bottom surface. Other implementations isolate deep etching away from sensitive regions and locate the backside contact on a top surface of the epitaxial LED layer. Some implementations form light extraction features (e.g., photonic crystals) on the exposed bottom surface. The top surface of the epitaxial LED layer may be undoped to improve electrical isolation. The bottom surface of may be shallow etched to improve light extraction. |
| US10652962B1 |
Dim-to-warm LED circuit
Various embodiments include apparatuses and methods enabling a dim-to-warm circuit operation of an LED multi-colored array. In one example, an apparatus includes a hybrid driving-circuit coupled to the LED array and to a single control-device to receive an indication of a luminous flux desired from the LED array. A color temperature for the LED array is determined based on the desired luminous flux of the LED array. In various embodiments, the hybrid driving-circuit includes an analog current-division circuit to produce current for at least two LED current-driving sources and a multiplexer array coupled between the analog current-division circuit and the LED to provide periodically, for a predetermined amount of time, current from at least one of the at least two LED current-driving sources to at least two colors of the LED array. Other apparatuses and methods are described. |
| US10652960B2 |
Power converter, LED driver and control method
A power converter for an LED drive circuit, can include: a capacitor and an LED load coupled in parallel to receive an output signal of a rectifier circuit; a power switch coupled in series with the LED load, and being configured to control a current path from the rectifier circuit to the LED load; and a control circuit configured to control the power switch to be turned off in accordance with an error between an output current flowing through the LED load and a desired current value to decrease power consumption of the power switch, where the operation of the power switch is controlled to transition between on and off states in each sinusoidal half-wave period. |
| US10652953B2 |
Conjoined class-based networking
A data communication network includes two logically distinct class-based networks conjoined by at least one common node that has membership in each of the respective classes of the two logically distinct class-based networks. Optionally, three or more class-based networks may be conjoined to form a data communications network. |
| US10652951B1 |
Communicating with a wireless device via at least two access nodes
Systems, methods, and processing nodes for communicating with a wireless device via at least two access nodes include receiving, at a gateway node, data addressed to a first network address of the wireless device, transmitting, via a donor access node, a first portion of the data within a first bearer addressed to a second network address of the wireless device, and transmitting, via a relay access node wirelessly coupled to the donor access node, a second portion of the data within a second bearer addressed to a third network address of the wireless device. |
| US10652947B2 |
Resource allocation for device-to-device (D2D) communications
A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive from a network resource allocation information for device to device (D2D) communication. The WTRU may select, from the received resource allocation information for a transmission time interval (TTI), resources for a D2D channel. The WTRU may transmit, with use of the selected resources, data directly to another WTRU. |
| US10652944B2 |
Apparatus and method to control reconnection of a terminal device to a wireless network via another wireless network
An apparatus obtains connection status information of each of terminal devices coupled to a first wireless network via an access point, from the access point. The apparatus detects a disconnected device which is a terminal device whose communication with the access point is disconnected, with reference to the connection status information, and notifies, by using a second wireless network, the disconnected device of a reconnection instruction for instructing the disconnected device to reconnect to the first wireless network by accessing the access point. |
| US10652939B2 |
Method and apparatus for device-to-device communication
A device-to-device (D2D) communication method is provided. The D2D communication method includes the operations of receiving, by a first terminal, system information including a threshold value for link quality with a base station (BS) from the BS, measuring, by the first terminal, the strength of a signal from a serving cell, comparing, by the first terminal, the measured strength of the signal with the threshold value, and searching for a second terminal acting as a relay between the first terminal and a network when the measured strength of the signal is less than the threshold value on the basis of the compared result. |
| US10652937B2 |
Method for data communication, system for communication and related devices
A data communication method, a communication system, and related devices are configured to establish a transaction identifier (TI) in a user equipment (UE). The data communication method includes the following steps. A mobility management entity (MME) receives a request message and obtains ability information of the UE. If the UE has an ability to access a Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network/GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (UTRAN/GERAN), the MME generates the TI. A communication system and related devices are also provided. Thus, the TI is effectively established in the UE, so as to ensure normal processing of the UE. |
| US10652936B2 |
Short identifiers for device-to-device (D2D) broadcast communications
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for transmitting/receiving scheduling assignment(s) (SAs) are provided. One method is directed to including a short version of a target ID (i.e., short ID) in a SA. The method may also include transmitting the SA including the short ID to one or more monitoring UE(s). The monitoring UE(s) may then compare the short ID to target ID(s) being monitored. The corresponding data from the SA may be decoded if there is a match between the short ID and any of the target ID(s). |
| US10652935B1 |
Secure wireless networks for vehicles
A system and method (600) of securely and accurately connecting mobile devices (110) to wireless networks in vehicles (210) for a predetermined work assignment by using encrypted wireless network configurations based on vehicle specific data is disclosed herein. The system comprises a vehicle (210) comprising an on-board computer (232) with a memory (231) having a vehicle identification number (233), a connector plug (235), and an motorized engine (234), a connected vehicle device (130) comprising a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory, and a connector for mating with the connector plug of the vehicle (210), and a mobile device (110) comprising a graphical user interface (335), a processor (310), a WiFi radio (307), a BLUETOOTH radio (306), and a cellular network interface (308). |
| US10652933B2 |
System, method and apparatus for monitoring wireless communications
A system for monitoring wireless communications in a client device includes a wireless communications interface, including: an analyzer; a monitoring controller coupled to the analyzer; an operational controller of the client device coupled to the wireless communications interface, the operational controller configured to: control the wireless communications interface to establish a wireless connection with an access point according to a set of connection parameters including a channel identifier; and transmit the set of connection parameters to the monitoring controller; the monitoring controller configured, responsive to receiving the connection parameters from the operational controller, to: monitor a channel corresponding to the channel identifier to obtain a plurality of frames transmitted over the channel; and provide the plurality of frames to the analyzer. |
| US10652929B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving data on multiple carriers in mobile communication system
A data transmission method and an apparatus to communicate data on multiple carriers in the mobile communication system are provided. A random access method of a terminal in a mobile communication system including primary and secondary cells operating on multiple carriers according to the present invention includes communicating data after random access in the primary cell, receiving, when the random access is triggered in the secondary cell, information for use in the secondary cell random access from the primary cell, transmitting a preamble in the secondary cell based on the received information, monitoring the primary cell to receive a Random Access Response for the secondary cell, and applying, when the Random Access Response for the secondary cell is received, the information carried in the Random Access Response to the secondary cell in which the preamble has been transmitted. |
| US10652921B2 |
Techniques for handling feedback for downlink transmissions in a shared radio frequency spectrum band
Techniques are described for wireless communication. A first method may include classifying feedback received for a first downlink transmission over a shared radio frequency spectrum band; identifying an interference parameter for a subsequent downlink transmission; and scheduling the subsequent downlink transmission based at least in part on feedback classified in a feedback category associated with the identified interference parameter for the subsequent downlink transmission. The feedback may be classified in one of a plurality of feedback categories, and the classifying may be based at least in part on an interference parameter for the first downlink transmission. A second method may include identifying an interference parameter for a first downlink transmission received over a shared radio frequency spectrum band; generating feedback for the first downlink transmission; and sending, to a base station, the feedback along with an indication of the interference parameter. |
| US10652920B2 |
Base station apparatus, mobile station apparatus, method for mapping a response signal, and method for determining a response signal resource
Provided is a radio communication base station device which can obtain a maximum frequency diversity effect of a downstream line control channel. The device includes: an RB allocation unit (101) which allocates upstream line resource blocks continuous on the frequency axis for respective radio communication mobile stations by the frequency scheduling and generates allocation information indicating which upstream line resource block has been allocated to which radio communication mobile station device; and an arrangement unit (109) which arranges a response signal to the radio communication mobile station device in the downstream line control channels distributed/arranged on the frequency axis while being correlated to the continuous upstream line resource blocks according to the allocation information. |
| US10652918B2 |
Increased uplink pilot time slot length in special subframes
Increased symbol length of uplink pilot time slots (UpPTS) in special subframes is disclosed in which a configuration of a first special subframe may be independent from configuration of a second special subframe in the same frame, such that the first UpPTS of the first special subframe is longer than the second UpPTS of the second special subframe. The second UpPTS of the second special subframe may also be longer than legacy UpPTS length in select configurations. A serving base station may select the special subframe configurations in order to balance sounding reference signal (SRS) capacity for compatible user equipments (UEs) and downlink throughput for legacy UEs. The selected special subframe configurations may be transmitted by the serving base stations. In additional aspects, compatible UEs may be configured with at least two separate SRS power control parameters for use in the additional and legacy UpPTS symbols. |
| US10652917B2 |
Techniques for wireless access and wireline network integration
One embodiment is a method and includes receiving at a termination element of a first network a bandwidth report (“BWR”), in which the BWR includes information regarding a data transmission opportunity over a second network for at least one endpoint data; scheduling a first network transmission opportunity for the at least one endpoint data using information derived from the received BWR; and receiving from a first network forwarding device the at least one endpoint data in accordance with the scheduled first network transmission opportunity. |
| US10652913B2 |
Systems and methods for enabling coexistence of multiple wireless components operating in the same frequency band
Methods and systems for enabling coexistence of multiple potentially interfering wireless components in a device are provided. A device may include a wireless module using a proprietary protocol and one or more modules using standardized protocols. The device further includes a coexistence arbitration module configured to arbitrate access to a shared communication medium among the wireless modules based on assertion of medium access requests by the modules and the associated priority of the asserted medium access requests. When multiple medium access requests have the same priority, precedence for access to the shared medium is determined based on additional criteria. The coexistence arbitration module may be a separate module or may be integrated into another module or distributed among the modules. The device may include a host processor for altering transmission characteristics of a module to increase the likelihood that another module can receive data within a reasonable time period. |
| US10652906B2 |
Method for distributing a load in a multi radio access technology heterogeneous network
A method for distributing the traffic load in a multi radio access technology heterogeneous network, the network including macrocells operating in a first sub-6 GHz band, and minicells that can operate in the sub-6 GHz band and in a millimeter band. The distribution of the traffic is carried out with an association strategy that calls upon, on the first hand, a first bias (QT) in order to favour the association with the base stations of the minicells/macrocells and a second bias (QR) in order to favour the use of the millimeter/sub-6 GHz band when the terminal is associated with a base station SBS of a minicell. |
| US10652905B2 |
Steering connection requests for an access point to a best-serving access point
Network devices are steered to preferred access points using a probability function. A probe request for connection is received from a network device. The probe request can be from a network device attempting to use a wireless network (e.g., a IEEE 802.11-type network or other suitable type of network). A probability function that defines a likelihood of granting the network device a connection is used to determine whether to accept or deny the response. The probe response is then sent to the network device. |
| US10652898B2 |
Control node and method thereof
The disclosure relates to a control node. The first control node comprises a transceiver configured to receive a first set of Channel State Information, CSI, comprising CSI for radio channels between a plurality of first remote radio heads and a plurality of user devices, a processor configured to determine a first association based on the first set of CSI, wherein the first association comprises an association between the plurality of first remote radio heads and the first control node. Furthermore, the disclosure also relates to a corresponding method, a cellular wireless communication system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium. |
| US10652895B2 |
Feedback information sending apparatus and method, and feedback information receiving apparatus and method
A method includes: allocating, by an eNB, a same uplink shared resource to m UEs, where m≥2; sending, by the UE to the eNB by using the uplink shared resource, uplink data that includes an identifier of the UE and/or buffer status information corresponding to the UE; generating according to successfully received uplink data, feedback information that includes the UE identifier and/or an uplink scheduling grant; and sending, by the eNB, the feedback information by using a MAC PDU, or sending acknowledgement information by using a downlink resource indicated by a combination of an agreed feedback location and an offset. A problem that an eNB cannot correctly send feedback information to each UE when the multiple UEs send uplink data by using a same uplink shared resource and DM-RS is resolved, so that each UE is clear about whether the uplink data of the UE is successfully sent. |
| US10652894B2 |
Timing advance reporting for latency reduction
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) and a base station may communicate according to a timing configuration that includes a time delay between uplink and downlink communications. The time delay may be based on UE capabilities, scheduling in the system, and an uplink timing advance. The UE may determine an uplink timing advance and transmit an indication of the uplink timing advance to the base station. Using the uplink timing advance, the base station may determine a timing configuration to use for communicating with the UE. The timing configuration may be dynamically configured based on the value of the uplink timing advance with respect to a timing advance threshold and may be shortened or lengthened depending on whether the uplink timing advance crosses the timing advance threshold. Multiple timing advance thresholds may be used, and a timing configuration may be selected accordingly. |
| US10652888B2 |
Real-time location system network policy configuration control of fixed and mobile elements
A system for allocating wireless frequency spectrum is provided. The system may include one or more location tags attached on one or more foreign network devices and domestic network devices, one or more real-time location tracking system configured to detect the one or more location tags, and at least one control unit in communication with at least one domestic network device. The control unit may be configured to query one or more proximity policies associated with the foreign network devices and the domestic network devices, apply a modified network configuration to one or more of the domestic network devices when at least one associated proximity policy is discovered, and restore a default network configuration, or setting the modified network configuration as a new default network configuration, to the one or more of the domestic network devices when the discovered proximity policy is no longer effective. |
| US10652884B2 |
Method and device for generating subframe, method for determining subframe and user equipment
This application provides a method and device for generating a subframe, a method for determining a subframe and a user equipment. The method for generating a subframe includes: determining, by a first device, patterns of at least two special subframes used in a broadcast control channel modification period, where guard period GP durations of the at least two special subframes are different; and generating, by the first device, the at least two special subframes. The method enhances flexibility and improves a system resource utilization rate. |
| US10652882B2 |
Data transmission method, wireless network device, and communications system
A data transmission method, a wireless network device, and a communications system are provided. The method includes: sending, by a first wireless network device, at least two channels for common information on a same carrier, where the at least two channels for common information include a first channel for common information and a second channel for common information, the first channel for common information and the second channel for common information are on different subbands of the same carrier, and the common information includes at least one of a synchronization signal, a broadcast signal, or a system message. |
| US10652876B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving control information in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
A method for receiving, by a terminal, control information in a wireless communication system, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: receiving search space information for a self-contained subframe having all of a downlink control symbol, a data symbol, and an uplink control symbol; determining control channel candidates in the downlink control symbol of the self-contained subframe on the basis of the search space information; and searching for downlink control information of the terminal from the determined control channel candidates, wherein the determined control channel candidates constitute at least two or more search spaces on the downlink control symbol, and the terminal can search for the downlink control information assuming a transmission scheme specific to a search space to which each control channel candidate belongs. |
| US10652874B2 |
User equipment, network node and methods therein for determining transport block size in downlink transmissions in a telecommunications system
A method in a user equipment (121) for determining a transport block size is provided. The transport block size is used by the user equipment (121) in receiving downlink data transmissions from a network node (110) on an enhanced Control Channel, eCCH. The user equipment (121) and the network node (110) are comprised in a telecommunications system (100). The user equipment (121) has access to a table or predetermined transport block sizes. The user equipment (121) may calculate an indicator NPRB based on the total number of PRBs allocated to the downlink data transmission NPRB, and based on an PRB offset value OPRB or a PRB adjustment factor APRB. Then, the user equipment (121) may determine the transport block size from the table of predetermined transport block sizes based on at least the calculated indicator NPRB. A user equipment, a method in network node and a network node are also provided. |
| US10652872B2 |
Downlink control information receiving method and user equipment, and downlink control information transmitting method and base station
Provided is a method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving downlink control information (DCI). DCI is set to have different DCI formats according to a coverage enhancement (CE) mode of a user equipment. In the case of a DL grant, the DCI is set according to a first DCI format when the CE mode of the user equipment is CE Mode A, and the DCI is set according to a second DCI format when the CE mode of the user equipment is CE Mode B. In the case of a UL grant, the DCI is set according to a third DCI format when the CE mode of the user equipment is CE Mode A, and the DCI is set according to a fourth DCI format when the CE mode of the user equipment is CE Mode B. |
| US10652870B2 |
Uplink resource allocation for relay node based communication
A wireless communications system is described which comprises a base station, a relay device, and a terminal device. The terminal device is operable to receive from the base station an allocation of uplink resources for transmitting uplink data to the relay device, and to transmit uplink data to the relay device using the uplink resources allocated to the terminal device. The relay device is operable to receive the transmitted uplink data from the terminal device on the allocated resources, to receive an allocation of uplink resources for relaying the received uplink data to the base station, and to transmit the received uplink data to the base station using the uplink resources allocated to the relay device. |
| US10652868B2 |
Terminal apparatus, base station apparatus, and wireless communication method
A terminal apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive a radio signal; processor circuitry configured to generate a response signal to respond to the received radio signal; and a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of types of signals including the generated response signal, wherein a size of a radio resource to be used for transmitting the generated response signal is changed when the plurality of types of signals including the generated response signal are transmitted on one physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) resource. |
| US10652867B2 |
NLOS wireless backhaul uplink communication
A method for uplink (UL) wireless backhaul communication at a wireless backhaul remote unit in a radio access network comprising receiving a configuration for radio frames and a transmission schedule through a downlink (DL) physical layer broadcast channel, wherein the transmission schedule comprises a transmission allocation for the remote unit, generating a UL data frame, wherein generating the UL data frame comprises performing forward error correction (FEC) encoding on a data bit stream to generate a plurality of FEC codewords, wherein performing the FEC encoding comprises performing Reed Solomon (RS) encoding on the data bit stream to generate a plurality of RS codewords, performing byte interleaving on the RS codewords, and performing Turbo encoding on the byte interleaved RS codewords to generate one or more Turbo codewords, wherein each Turbo codeword is encoded from more than one RS codeword, and transmitting the UL data frame according to the transmission allocation. |
| US10652863B2 |
Integrated circuit for decoding control information in radio communication
Provided is a base station capable of suppressing increase of overhead of allocation result report in frequency scheduling in multi-carrier communication and obtaining a sufficient frequency diversity effect. In the base station, encoding units (101-1 to 101-n) encode data (#1 to #n) to mobile stations (#1 to #n), modulation units (102-1 to 102-n) modulate the encoded data so as to generate a data symbol, a scheduler (103) performs frequency scheduling according to a CQI from each mobile station so as to uniformly allocate data to the respective mobile stations for a part of RB extracted from a plurality of RB, and an SCCH generation unit (105) generates control information (SCCH information) to report the allocation result in the scheduler (103) to the respective mobile stations. |
| US10652861B2 |
Uplink grant-free transmission enhancement for latency and reliability
A method may include transmitting, by a user equipment, a data packet to a network entity. The method may further include starting, by the user equipment, a timer with a first value associated with the transmission to the network entity. The method may further include checking, by the user equipment, for feedback from the network entity associated with the transmission to the network entity. The method may further include determining, by the user equipment, that no feedback for the transmission has been received within the associated timer, or a negative acknowledgement has been received without the corresponding resource allocation for re-transmission. The method may further include in response to receiving no feedback associated with the transmission within the associated timer, or receiving a negative acknowledgement without the corresponding resource allocation for re-transmission, re-transmitting, by the user equipment, the data packet to the network entity. |
| US10652860B2 |
Resource unit allocation for orthogonal-frequency-division multiple access communications
An example method of controlling a wireless access point may include causing the wireless access point to identify any groupings of contiguous non-protocol FFT bins of a wireless channel in which all of the non-protocol FFT bins in the grouping have respective signal strength values exceeding a first threshold, and a bandwidth of the grouping does not exceed a second threshold. The method may also include causing the wireless access point to identify any resource units of the wireless channel that overlap with any of the identified groupings. The method may also include causing the wireless access point to, in allocating the resource units to client devices for an OFDMA communication, skip the identified resource units. |
| US10652852B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving positioning reference signal in wireless communication system
An apparatus and method of processing a positioning reference signal are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes determining a narrow-band (NB) positioning reference signal (PRS) bitmap indicating a pattern selecting NB PRS subframes, wherein each NB PRS subframe comprises an NB PRS for positioning an NB user equipment (UE), transmitting, to the NB UE, NB PRS configuration information for the NB UE, the NB PRS configuration information comprising the NB PRS bitmap, determining, by a reference cell and based on the NB PRS bitmap, NB PRS subframes of the reference cell, mapping, by the reference cell, a first NB PRS in the NB PRS subframes of the reference cell, and receiving, from the NB UE and in response to the first NB PRS, a reference signal time difference (RSTD) measurement. |
| US10652844B1 |
Paging auto-acknowledgement
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with paging auto-acknowledgement are described. According to one embodiment, a method for performing paging auto-acknowledgement includes transmitting according to a protocol, on a first channel, a synchronization packet to a slave device, where the synchronization packet specifies a second channel on which a subsequent packet will be transmitted to the slave device. The protocol specifies that the slave device send an acknowledgement to the synchronization packet on the first channel prior to switching to the second channel. The method includes, when predetermined automatic acknowledgement criteria are met, transmitting the subsequent packet to the slave device on the second channel in the absence of an acknowledgement to the synchronization packet from the slave device. |
| US10652843B2 |
Techniques for synchronization in wireless communications
This application discloses a synchronization signal sending method and a related device. The method includes: generating a first synchronization signal sequence and a second synchronization signal sequence, where the first synchronization signal sequence is a sequence obtained based on a first m-sequence, the second synchronization signal sequence is a sequence obtained based on a Gold sequence, the Gold sequence is generated based on a second m-sequence and a third m-sequence, and a generator polynomial of the first m-sequence is the same as a generator polynomial of the second m-sequence; mapping the first synchronization signal sequence onto M subcarriers in a first time unit to obtain a first synchronization signal, and mapping the second synchronization signal sequence onto M subcarriers in a second time unit to obtain a second synchronization signal, where M and N are positive integers greater than 1. |
| US10652842B2 |
Communication control device, communication control method, and terminal device
A communication control device including an acquisition unit that acquires synchronization relation information indicating which frequency bands are mutually synchronized among a plurality of frequency bands used for radio communication, and a control unit that controls transmission of the synchronization relation information to a terminal device. The plurality of frequency bands include one or more frequency bands with which a common reference signal is not transmitted in at least one subframe among subframes which are units of time in the radio communication. |
| US10652836B2 |
Switching threshold setting method and apparatus and device
Embodiments provide a switching threshold setting method and apparatus, and a device, applied to a wireless local area network. A switching threshold of a terminal and a switching threshold of a wireless access device that match each other are set, so that when the wireless access device is to release an association with the terminal, the terminal has started roaming to find a target wireless access device. |
| US10652832B1 |
Systems and methods to adjust transmission power in electronic devices
A method of controlling wireless communication performance in an electronic device includes accessing data containing material properties relating to a plurality of materials, transmitting a first test signal on a first transmission channel with a first antenna at a first location in the electronic device, receiving the first test signal on the first transmission channel with a second antenna at a second location in the electronic device, determining a housing material of the electronic device based on a measured attenuation of the first test signal received by the second antenna based upon the data containing transmission properties relating to a plurality of materials, and adjusting a transmission power of one of the first antenna and the second antenna based upon the material properties of the housing material. |
| US10652828B2 |
Electronic device for providing mode switching and a method thereof
According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a housing configured to house a battery; a display configured to be disposed in the housing, to be exposed through a portion of the housing, and to be electrically connected to the battery; a motion detection sensor circuit configured to be disposed in the housing and to be electrically connected to the battery; a power management circuit configured to be disposed in the housing and to be electrically connected to the battery; and a processor configured to be functionally or electrically connected to the motion detection sensor circuit and the display and to be electrically connected to the power management circuit through a switch that is turned on when the processor is in a first mode and turned off when the processor is in a second mode, wherein, in the second mode, the motion detection sensor circuit detects a motion associated with the electronic device, and provides image data to the display in response to the detection of the motion. Other embodiments are also possible. |
| US10652819B2 |
Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption in multi antenna system
An apparatus and method for reducing the power consumption of a Base Station (BS) in a multi antenna system are provided. The method for reducing the power consumption of the BS includes identifying an amount of resources being in use for communication, determining whether to convert at least one Radio Frequency (RF) unit into a power saving mode considering the amount of resources, if converting at least one RF unit into the power saving mode, turning OFF a power supply of a power amplifier of at least one of at least two antenna paths constituting the at least one RF unit converted into the power saving mode, and increasing a gain of at least one antenna path turning ON a power supply such that a transmission Power Spectral Density (PSD) is not changed according to the power saving mode conversion. |
| US10652816B2 |
Systems and methods for enhanced mesh networking
A method for enhanced mesh networking, preferably including performing network analysis, configuring router link parameters, and managing routing paths. A metric for routing path assessment, preferably including a throughput metric and a channel utilization metric. A Segment Table Announced Mesh Protocol, preferably including determining network segments and designating forwarding devices for communication between the network segments. |
| US10652807B2 |
Voting to connect to a wireless network
An example technique is performed by a client on a device, and includes: obtaining attributes relating to the device, to one or more wireless networks, or to both the device and the one or more wireless networks; evaluating the attributes in voting modules of the client to generate votes, with a voting module evaluating one or more of the attributes and generating a vote; making a determination, based on the votes, to connect the device to a wireless network of the one or more wireless networks, or to maintain a connection between the device and the wireless network; and controlling the device based on the determination. |
| US10652806B1 |
Dynamic multi-channel power management for neighbor discovery
Transmitting a probe signal. A method includes transmitting a signal, having a predetermined total power, during a transmit cycle. The signal has a traffic channel transmitting user data and a probe channel to locate new nodes to add to the network. The transmit channel uses a first portion of the total power and the probe channel uses a second portion of the total power. The method further includes performing a probe cycle by lowering the power in the first portion of the total power and raising the power in the second portion of the total power, but maintaining the total power at the same level as the total power during the transmit cycle. The method further includes, after the probe cycle, raising the power in the first portion of the total power and lowering the power in the second portion of the total power. |
| US10652804B2 |
Non-transitory computer-readable medium for communication device, and method performed by communication device
Computer-readable instructions stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may cause a communication device to acquire predetermined information from a first interface under a state where a number of child stations participating in a first wireless network in which an external device operates as a parent station is equal to an upper limit, shift an operation state of the communication device to a parent station state from a specific state so as to form a second wireless network in a case where the predetermined information is acquired from the first interface, and supply a first predetermined instruction to an OS program. The first predetermined instruction may include an instruction for causing a second interface to send a participation request to the external device. The participation request may be a command for requesting the external device to participate in the second wireless network as a child station. |
| US10652803B2 |
Commissioning of lighting devices
A method of enabling at least some of plurality of nodes to join a wireless network, where each operates according to a wireless networking protocol and each is a component of a lighting system. An initiating unit wirelessly broadcasts a discovery request using a protocol of the network, according to which each other node only responds to the discovery request as broadcast from the initiating unit on condition of being within a predetermined range. Hence one or more in-range nodes each respond to the discovery request from the initiating unit and thereby join the network, while one or more out-of-range nodes do not respond. One or more of the in-range nodes also act as relaying nodes, to re-broadcast the discovery request for receipt by one or more of the out-of-range nodes. One or more of the out-of-range nodes respond to the re-broadcast discovery requests, thereby joining the wireless network. |
| US10652801B2 |
Network management system, and network management method
A network management system includes a plurality of server units. A first management server included in a first server unit transmits a disconnection setting request for disconnecting an abnormal flow to each of a communication node connected to a self-region covered by the first management server, and one or more second server units covering one or more primary adjacent regions adjacent to the self-region. Disconnection setting is executed in response to the disconnection setting request. Each of a plurality of regions includes two or more areas each of which is covered by corresponding one of two or more base stations connected to an identical communication node. |
| US10652800B2 |
MmWave for mobile data
In one embodiment, a system includes: a download server instantiated on a computing device, and a multiplicity of wireless access points (APs), where the download server is operative to: receive a download request from a mobile device, determine a current location for the mobile device, predict a route for the mobile device based at least on the current location, allocate at least one target AP along the route from among the multiplicity of wireless APs, and in response to the download request, forward at least one download file to the at least one target AP, where the at least one target AP is operative to: receive the at least one download file, identify the mobile device, and download at least part of the download file to the mobile device in an mmWave transmission. |
| US10652790B2 |
Method for distinguishing measurement object, base station and user equipment
A method for distinguishing a measurement object, a base station and a UE are provided. The method includes: in case of determining to configure the UE to perform measurement to a neighboring cell, generating measurement configuration for the neighboring cell, wherein the measurement configuration includes a measurement object configuration IE and a measurement report configuration IE, and the measurement object configuration IE or a combination of the measurement object configuration IE and the measurement report configuration IE is used to indicate a RAT type of the measurement configuration; transmitting the measurement configuration to the UE so as to instruct the UE to perform measurement to a measurement object indicated in the measurement configuration; and receiving a measurement result message transmitted by the UE through a measurement result report IE after the UE performs the measurement to the measurement object. |
| US10652789B2 |
Location based mobility measurement activation
There is provided mechanisms for location based mobility measurement activation. A method is performed by a network node. The network node is configured to provide network access in a first cell. The method comprises determining, according to information of at least one measurement area, whether wireless devices are to perform mobility measurements for a possible handover to another network node or not. Each of the at least one measurement area has a dynamically changeable size. The size depends on position dependent events of the wireless devices in the first cell. The method comprises providing mobility measurement activation instructions to the wireless devices in the first cell in response thereto. |
| US10652788B2 |
Packet-switched wireless communication for link budget limited wireless devices
This disclosure relates to techniques for a link budget limited UE to improve communications performance with a cellular network. The UE may perform signal to interference noise ratio (SINR) measurements and use these measurements to adjust a received signal power value that is provided to the cellular network as a received signal power measurement. The UE may generate the received signal power value based at least in part on the SINR measurement in order to reduce the likelihood of handover when the UE has good SINR but poor received signal power. The UE may also provide preferred configuration information to the base station which enhances the performance of the UE when link budget limited. The configuration information may specify one or more parameter values designed to provide improved performance for a link budget limited device. |
| US10652783B2 |
Authentication system and method thereof for integrating heterogeneous network
An authentication system and method thereof for integrating heterogeneous network is provided. The authentication system triggers the heterogeneous network router when an external terminal device is located in a service covering range of the heterogeneous network router and the wireless router, and the authentication server is triggered to authenticate the terminal device when the terminal device has a heterogeneous network integration access condition, and after the authentication server finishes the authentication of the terminal device, the terminal device is ordered by the heterogeneous network router to communicate with the heterogeneous network router and the wireless router in the same time so as to perform the splitting operation of the telecommunication traffic. By the aforementioned operations, the system can provide the terminal device to access the mobile network and the wireless network in the same time, and promote the communication quality significantly. |
| US10652779B2 |
Method for providing congestion information in a network
A method for providing congestion information in a network is performed in a memory available to a computing entity. A traffic demand is obtained within a certain part of the network by evaluating an amount of traffic in the part of the network per time. A congestion value representing a congestion level of a bottleneck connection link in the network is calculated. The congestion value is a scalar and calculated based on a comparison between measured and/or estimated traffic and traffic demand within a certain part of said network. |
| US10652778B2 |
Method and apparatus for mobility management
Method for a communication device switching among a plurality of sub-bands in a wireless network. The method comprises measuring a signal quality for an operation sub-band, comparing the signal quality with a signal quality threshold, determining a switch action according to the comparison of the signal quality with the signal quality threshold, and switching from the operation sub-band according to the determined switch action. The communication device and access node thereof are also disclosed. |
| US10652776B2 |
Contextual quality of user experience analysis using equipment dynamics
The techniques described herein involve determining a context-based Quality of Experience based upon client device Quality of Experience diagnostic files in combination with client device equipment dynamics. Client device Quality of Experience (QoE) diagnostic files may indicate a reduced QoE at a client device, such as reduced signal strength or an increased number of dropped packets. User behavior during a reduced QoE event may be reflected as equipment dynamics, which may be included in equipment dynamics files. A service provider may receive information from the client device and may analyze the information to determine, with an increased confidence level, that the user device experiences a reduced QoE. Network resources may be allocated in response to the reduced QoE determination, thereby increasing a functioning of the computing network and an associated device's Quality of Experience. |
| US10652774B2 |
Prediction of quality of service of a possible future connection of a device to a wireless network
The disclosure relates to wireless networks, and more specifically to multiple access networks. This present disclosure provides for a method in a wireless device, for predicting Quality of Service of a possible future connection between the wireless device and one or more wireless networks. The predicted Quality of Service may be used e.g. for making a handover decision. The disclosed method comprises detecting an access point of a first wireless network within range of the wireless device. The method further comprises determining the number of devices already being connected to the access point and calculating the predicted Quality of Service based on the determined number of devices already being connected to the access point. The disclosure further relates to a wireless device and to a computer program. |
| US10652773B2 |
Method and system for performance estimation of a communication link
Described is a method for performance estimation of a communication device. The method comprises: executing active probing to determine active probing data; reading operational data which includes data related to channel and its noise condition, latency and counter values related to user data traffic between the communication device and another communication device, wherein the operational data is relevant to the current settings of the communication device; and training a performance estimation algorithm for the communication device according to the active probing data and the operational data. |
| US10652768B2 |
Control channel based broadcast messaging
Aspects of the present disclosure provided techniques that may be applied in systems to allow for communication over a control channel utilizing a relatively narrowband (e.g., six physical resource blocks) based search space. An exemplary method, performed, for example, by a machine type communication (MTC) UE, generally includes identifying, within a subframe, a first search space to monitor for a control channel that occupies a first number of physical resource blocks (PRBs) that represents a narrowband within a system bandwidth comprising a plurality of narrowbands and monitoring at least the first search space for the control channel, wherein the control channel comprises broadcast control information. |
| US10652767B1 |
System, method and apparatus for managing disruption in a sensor network application
A system, method and apparatus for managing disruption in a sensor network application. Nodes in the sensor network can include a storage memory to store collected data during disruptions that impact communication in the sensor network. The sensor network can be configured to continue to collect sensor data during the communication disruptions. |
| US10652765B2 |
Automated network diagnostic techniques
Automatically diagnosing operation of a communication network, including collecting, during multiple time periods spanning multiple days, a plurality of Layer-4 statistics for Layer-4 network connections on the network; determining, for each time period in the multiple time periods, a first Layer-4 condition metric for the time period based on the Layer-4 protocol statistics collected during the time period; determining a network performance indicator, based on a number of the time periods that a first threshold condition is met by the first Layer-4 condition metric; determining whether the communication network has experienced a performance issue based on the network performance indicator meeting a second threshold condition; and causing a diagnostic action, a corrective action, or a maintenance action to be performed based on the determination whether the communication network has experienced a performance issue. |
| US10652763B2 |
Cellular phone message delivery testing system and method
A process for determining an operational status for a cellular service vendor includes, within a computerized device, sending a test signal comprising a test message to each of a plurality of testing nodes, each testing node being associated with a different cellular service vendor and each testing node including a computerized application configured to provide data back to the computerized device in reply to the test signal independently from data provided by the associated cellular service vendor. The process further includes, within the computerized device, determining a quality of service for each of the cellular service vendors based upon the data provided by the computerized application, generating a computerized display output describing the quality of service for each of the cellular service vendors, and allocating marketing resources based upon the quality of service for each of the cellular service vendors. |
| US10652761B2 |
Monitoring and controlling industrial equipment
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium for configuring a network edge device for communicating between an operational asset and a backend network that include the actions of establishing communication with a backend network through a first network connection. Establishing communication with a user computing device through a second, different network connection. Receiving an asset template that identifies communication protocols of the backend network and communication protocols of an operational asset to which the network edge device is coupled. Sending registration data to the backend network to register the network edge device and the operational asset with the backend network in response to receiving an instruction from the user computing device. |
| US10652759B2 |
Apparatus and method for radio resource management for high reliability and low latency traffic
Embodiments are provided for managing and mitigation contention of high reliability and low latency transmissions in wireless communications networks. According to an embodiment, a network entity indicates a first grant to a first device associated with a first service. The first grant includes a first resource for transmitting for the first service and a second resource for retransmitting for the first service. The network entity also indicates a second grant to a second device associated with a second service. The second grant includes the first resource for transmitting for the second service and a third resource for retransmitting for the second service. A third grant is also indicated to a third device associated with a third service. The third grant includes the first resource for transmitting for the third service. The first service and the second service have higher transmission reliability and latency requirements than the third service. |
| US10652753B2 |
Method for transmitting control signal and channel in mobile communication system using unlicensed band
An operation method of a base station in a mobile communication system operating in an unlicensed band is provided. The method includes communicating data with a terminal in a first cell, confining signal transmission occasion to a starting symbol of at least one slot of a subframe of a second cell, occupying resources by sensing a band corresponding to the second cell, and communicating with the terminal on the occupied resources based on the signal transmission occasion. |
| US10652750B2 |
Wireless internet access with enhanced bandwidth capabilities
Techniques for efficiently and economically providing data transfer through wireless data networks. These techniques are particularly suitable for Internet data transfers. In one aspect, mobile devices are able to be allocated additional wireless channels to obtain increased data transfer capabilities. The additional wireless channels can be used for unicast, multicast or broadcast of data. These techniques provide additional wireless bandwidth to mobile devices and allows control over allocation of the additional wireless bandwidth. |
| US10652748B2 |
Method, system and application programmable interface within a mobile device for indicating a confidence level of the integrity of sources of information
The present disclosure discloses a method of allowing WebView to verify the source context, source reputation, integrity and/or security level of a web content and inform the user with regards to the security and blocks web contents that are determined harmful or inappropriate. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the WebView checks a trusted data source to see if the visited web content has been labeled or flagged as suspect, safe or unsafe by initiating a connection to a trusted third-party database using a to determine whether or not the URL is associated with a domain that has been classified or labeled as safe or unsafe. The WebView then informs the user about the security level, suspect quality, reputation and/or integrity of the web content through a visual indicator or it can redirect the user to a warning page explaining why access to the site is prohibited, or it can block access without warning. |
| US10652743B2 |
Security system for a moveable barrier operator
Electronic systems are provided for secure actuation of a remote device such as a moveable barrier operator. The systems address the “man in the middle” problem of persons intercepting and duplicating radio frequency signals from a control device by introducing timing parameters into a bidirectional communication sequence between at least two devices. |
| US10652741B2 |
Communication apparatus and method for controlling the same
A communication apparatus automatically starts operating in a direct wireless communication mode in conjunction with a user's logging in to the communication apparatus. |
| US10652739B1 |
Methods and systems for transferring call context
Methods and systems described in this disclosure receive a call from a device associated with a caller and request an indication of a context of the call. The system can send a request for authentication credentials in a push notification to the device. The push notification can be linked to an authentication tab or page in an application. After authentication of the caller, the system can direct the application to cause a tab or page associated with the subject matter of the call to be displayed on the qualified device. |
| US10652737B2 |
Method of connecting user equipment to IMS network through web browser for web real-time communication service
A method that connects a User Equipment (UE) to an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network through a web browser for a Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) service is provided. The method, and a UE adapted to the method, downloads a web app for a WebRTC service and connects to an IMS network through a WebRTC client. The UE connects to the IMS network and is registered in the IMS network in such a way as to use a Universal Resource Locator (URL) of an enhanced Proxy-Call Session Control Function (eP-CSCF) obtained by establishing a Packet Data Network (PDN) connection of the UE through a web browser in the process of obtaining a URL of the eP-CSCF, or the obtained URL of an eP-CSCF to which the WebRTC client can connect by transmitting Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) information of a network to which the UE is connected to a WebRTC Web Server Function (WWSF). Therefore, the UE can easily use WebRTC services. |
| US10652735B2 |
Systems and methods for programming, controlling and monitoring wireless networks
A system for programming, controlling and monitoring wireless networks enabling a wireless device (Dev) being utilized and integrated into car electronic control module or home (or business) alarm/security system. This system also presents a general control (robotic) device, which controls general input and output functions, where plurality of cellular handsets, internet devices can co-control, monitor, share and exchange information through the cellular, the internet networks and other wire/wireless network. |
| US10652728B1 |
eSIM profile discovery
Mobile devices are provisioned that do not have a direct communications path to a data network. A proximate device is discovered that is available for connecting to the mobile device via a peer-to-peer connection. The second device is determined to be trusted by the mobile device and usable to communicate to the data network A peer-to-peer connection is established with the proximate device. Identification data is provided to the proximate device, and an activation code is received. The mobile device, via the peer-to-peer connection, communicates to the mobile network operator indicated by the activation code. Subscription credentials are received for accessing a mobile network operated by the mobile network operator. |
| US10652726B2 |
Method and apparatus for efficiently transmitting small amounts of data in wireless communication systems
According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method by means of which a mobility management entity (MME) determines the communication mode of a terminal in a communication system includes the steps of: receiving, from the terminal, an access request including information on the position of the terminal; transmitting a message to a home subscriber server (HSS) on the basis of the received access request; receiving, from the HSS, specific position information for setting a first mode; comparing the information on the position of the terminal with the specific position information; and determining the communication mode of the terminal according to the result of the comparison. According to the present disclosure, the frequent transmission of small amounts of data can be supported in an efficient manner. |
| US10652725B2 |
Obtaining and using D2D related information to perform mobility operation(s)
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for obtaining and using Device-to-Device (D2D) related information for a node (e.g., a wireless device or a network node) in a cellular communications network to perform one or more mobility operations for a wireless device. Embodiments of a method of operation of a network node for operation in the cellular communications system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method of operation of the network node in the cellular communications system comprises obtaining D2D related information for one or more nodes in the cellular communications system, and using the D2D related information to perform one or more mobility operations associated with the wireless device. |
| US10652723B2 |
Situational awareness systems and methods
Systems and methods for computer-aided, session-based operational and organizational responses to asynchronously occurring events. A “session” is a collection of client-server connections, each client connection being an endpoint device in a pool of devices under the control of the members of a defined operational response team cooperating to address an event. The session provides an organizational framework for information sharing, including using context roles to identify the proper recipients for data and messages. The information and data is shared to participating recipients in the session in real-time as the operational response is conducted, and as new data and information is generated, that data is added to the session with a timestamp. Once the response is concluded, the sessions can be closed, encapsulating the data, which can then be “played” back to re-experience the response as it played out, such as for audit, analysis, and review purposes. |
| US10652722B2 |
Providing status of user devices during an adverse condition
A method includes establishing information regarding a potentially adverse condition associated with one or more user devices. The information includes one or more of: geographic location coordinates of the potentially adverse condition, an identifier of the potentially adverse condition, and a relevant time period of the potentially adverse condition. The method further includes determining group constraints for a group regarding the potentially adverse condition. The group constraints include one or more of: family member devices, neighbor devices, friend devices, first responders, co-workers, and devices of other persons having an affiliating commonality. The method further includes selecting user devices to produce selected user devices. The selected user devices have an affiliation with the group. The method further includes obtaining status associated with the selected user devices and issuing the status to the selected user devices. |
| US10652718B2 |
Audio correlation selection scheme
The disclosure generally relates to connecting wireless devices based on a correlation between different audio sources. For example, according to various aspects, a first wireless device may capture sound via a microphone and receive audio content from a second wireless device via a wireless receiver. Accordingly, a wireless connection may be established between the first and second wireless devices based on a substantial match between the sound captured via the microphone and the audio content received via the wireless receiver. For example, the sound captured via the microphone may be output from a speaker on the second wireless device. In other examples, the received audio content may be sound captured via a local microphone at the second wireless device. In either case, the correlation between the audio received through the microphone and the audio content received over a radio may substantially simplify the procedure(s) used to connect two audio-enabled devices. |
| US10652716B2 |
Internet of things device hierarchies
In embodiments, Internet of Things (IoT) devices may be organized according to an IoT device hierarchy, which may include parent and/or child associations between resources associated with IoT devices and/or with groupings of IoT devices. IoT devices wishing to support an IoT device hierarchy may utilize an extended IoT device resource model which provides for IoT device hierarchy information and interfaces to be provided by supporting IoT devices. A supporting resource may have one or more parent properties and/or child properties which may identify, respectively, parent or child resources which are associated with the resource. In various embodiments, these parent properties and/or child properties may include uniform resource identifiers (URI). A supporting resource may also identify an interface type for a hierarchical access interface, through which one or more descendant resources may be accessed through a single command. Other embodiments may be descried and/or claimed. |
| US10652713B2 |
Method of application data switching between a device in a wireless PAN mesh network and a virtual ethernet interface
A computer-implemented method for application data switching comprises receiving, by one or more processors of a computer, an application data packet received from an application running on the computer; determining, by the one or more processors and from the application data packet, an Ethernet destination of the application data packet; based on the determined Ethernet destination, identifying, by the one or more processors, a destination on a wireless personal area network (WPAN); accessing, by the one or more processors, a payload of the application data packet; creating, by the one or more processors, a WPAN data packet that includes the identified destination on the WPAN and at least a portion of the payload from the application data packet; and transmitting, by the one or more processors, the WPAN data packet to the identified destination on the WPAN via a WPAN interface. |
| US10652712B2 |
Method for organizing the communication between mobile radio network subscriber stations in a mobile radio cell, mobile radio network subscriber station, and mobile radio network management unit
A method for organizing the communication between mobile radio network subscriber stations in a mobile radio cell, wherein a mobile radio network management unit, especially the scheduler of a base station, in the mobile radio cell performs the allocation of the radio resources. The mobile radio network management unit defines for the mobile radio cell a number of subradio areas in which a number of mobile radio subscriber stations are allowed to use the same radio resources for direct communication with one another in parallel operation. |
| US10652711B2 |
Alert system capable of indicating the nature of an object, person, or pet
An alert system having a first wireless tag; and a control device capable of being in communication with the first wireless tag, wherein when the control device receives a signal from the wireless tag it is an indication of no event, and when the control device does not receive a signal from the wireless tag it is an indication of an even, thus the control device sends a notification to the user. |
| US10652708B1 |
System and method for reporting observed events/objects from smart vehicles
An event/object reporting system is provided using data from sensors of a smart vehicle, which events/objects are observed by the smart vehicle but do not involve the smart vehicle. For this purpose, a computer-implemented method includes collecting, by the computer device, sensor data from at least one sensor on the smart vehicle regarding events/objects external to the smart vehicle, analyzing, by the computer device, the sensor data to detect whether a predetermined event and/or object external to the smart vehicle is found in the sensor data, and transmitting, by the computer device, portions of the sensor data pertaining to the predetermined event and/or object to an external server based on the detecting. |
| US10652706B1 |
Entity disambiguation in a mobile environment
Systems and methods are provided for disambiguating entities in a mobile environment and using the disambiguated entity to perform actions. An example method includes identifying an ambiguous entity reference in a screen shot of an interface generated by a first mobile application executing on a mobile device, determining a chronological window of content captured prior to the screen shot, and identifying a plurality of entities appearing in the chronological window of content. The method also includes disambiguating the ambiguous entity reference using the plurality of entities appearing in the chronological window and using the disambiguated entity to perform an action in a second mobile application executing on the mobile device. |
| US10652704B2 |
Broker service apparatus for controlling a mobile device
A method and apparatus for controlling a second mobile device in response to a first mobile device having no connection to a telephony service. In response to receiving a first control signal including the first unique identifier and from the telephony service, the first unique identifier is used to identify the first group. The data is targeted to the first mobile device. In response to the first mobile device not being connected to the broker service apparatus and the second mobile device being connected to the broker service apparatus, a second control signal, which includes the identifier of the first mobile device, is issued to the second mobile device in order to forward the data to the second mobile device. |
| US10652702B2 |
Methods, user equipment and application managing function node for managing transfer of message over radio interface
A user equipment (110A), an application managing function (130) and methods therein for managing a message transferable over a radio interface of the user equipment (110A) are disclosed. The user equipment (110A) receives (310) a configuration comprising a set of service identifiers mapped to a set of barring categories. Moreover, the user equipment (110A) receives (320) a set of barring parameters mapped to the set of barring categories. The user equipment (110A) also obtains (330) a service identifier associated with the message. Next, the user equipment (110A) determines (340), based on the configuration, a barring category that is mapped to the service identifier. The user equipment (110A) determines (350) a barring parameter that is mapped to the barring category. Then, the user equipment (110A) manages (360) a transfer of the message over the radio interface according to the barring parameter. Corresponding computer programs and computer program carriers are also disclosed. |
| US10652701B2 |
Method and apparatus of transmitting a spatial stream for MU-MIMO in a wireless local area network system
A method of transmitting a spatial stream for multi user (MU)-multiple input multiple output (MIMO) in a wireless local area network system and a transmitter for performing the method are provided. The method includes transmitting, to a receiver, a management frame including group information to assign or change a position of a plurality of spatial streams corresponding to each of a plurality of groups, and transmitting, to the receiver, a frame including at least one spatial stream, wherein the group information includes a plurality of group indicators and a plurality of spatial stream (SS) indicators, each of the plurality of group indicators indicating whether the receiver is a member of each of the plurality of groups, each of the plurality of SS indicators indicating a position of the plurality of spatial streams corresponding to each of the plurality of groups. |
| US10652700B2 |
Apparatus and method for sending and receiving broadcast signals
A broadcast signal receiver includes a tuner configured to tune a broadcast signal, a pilot detector configured to detect pilots comprised in the tuned broadcast signal, a de-framer configured to de-frame a signal frame of the broadcast signal and to extract Physical Layer Pipe (PLP) data, and a decoder configured to decode the extracted PLP data. |
| US10652698B1 |
Local determination of geo-location data by user devices
Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for local determination of geo-location data by user devices are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining geo-location data attributed to one or more access points within a given proximity of a previously-determined geo-location of a user processing device; detecting one or more access points within the given proximity of the user processing device; comparing the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data; and determining geo-location data attributed to the user processing device based at least in part on the comparing of the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data. |
| US10652697B2 |
Bio-powered locator device
A locator assembly is provided. The locator assembly includes an article of wear and a location sending device embedded in the article of wear. A bio-related electric generator is connected to the location sending device for providing power for the location sending device. A system for locating a person and a locating method are also provided. |
| US10652690B2 |
Method and apparatus for identifying and presenting location and location-related information
Method and apparatus to analyze and present location information in an easy-to-digest manner are disclosed. In one embodiment, each piece of location information can include a piece of location-designating information and a piece of location-related information. Location-designating information is primarily for identifying location. Location-related information is information related to location-designating information. The location-designating information and the location-related information can be supplied by a mobile device. With the help of location-related information, each piece of location-designating information can be more accurately transformed into a label to help identify a location. The amount of location information can be reduced. All of the location-designating information pertaining to a given area can be consolidated into one piece of location-designating information related to the label. Consolidation of some of the information may not occur if a piece of location-related information changes by more than a preset value. To better present location information in an easy-to-digest manner, location information can be compared to standards. Presentation can be on a display with respect to a reference location. |
| US10652688B2 |
Improving computer performance of executing binaural sound
A method improves performance of a computer that provides binaural sound to a listener. A memory stores coordinate locations that follow a path of how the head of the listener moves. This path is retrieved in anticipation of subsequent head movements of the listener to improve computer performance of executing binaural sound. |
| US10652686B2 |
Method of improving localization of surround sound
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method and system for processing an audio signal to optimize the localization of sound in a sound system using a head related transfer function HRTF). A location of a user is determined and a speaker is driven with a waveform representing a location specific cue having a desired user response. The location specific cue is associated with a defined HRTF for the determined location of the user. A user response to location specific cue is detected and compared to the location specific cue. The defined HRTF is then updated with information from the comparison of the user response to the location specific cue. |
| US10652670B2 |
Method for operating a hearing aid and hearing aid
A method operates a hearing aid which has at least one input transducer and at least one output transducer. An input signal is generated by the at least one input transducer from a sound signal in the environment. From the input signal, a classification of a hearing situation of the environment is determined and/or at least one of four parameters including tonality, loudness, stationarity and reverberation time is determined for the sound signal of the environment. A first intermediate signal is generated in dependence on the input signal by signal processing. Wherein by the classification of the hearing situation and by at least one of the four parameters of tonality, loudness, stationarity and reverberation time, at least one parameter of a frequency distortion is predetermined. The frequency distortion predetermined in this way is applied to the first intermediate signal. |
| US10652659B2 |
Methods and apparatus to facilitate time synchronization of audio over bluetooth low energy
Example methods and apparatus to facilitate time synchronization of audio over Bluetooth Low Energy are disclosed herein. An apparatus includes a packet processor to process a data packet to identify a timestamp encoded in the data packet; a buffer to store the data packet with the timestamp; and a host to: when the data packet is removed from the buffer, initiate a timer; and when the timer reaches a time corresponding to a sum of the timestamp and a presentation delay time, out the data packet to render the data packet. |
| US10652657B2 |
System, terminal apparatus, main apparatus, and method
Provided is a system including: a sink device related information acquisition unit configured to acquire sink device related information, which is information on sink device capable of receiving a signal transmitted from a transmission unit of a main apparatus in response to an operation of switching the transmission unit of the main apparatus on, the sink device related information being acquired before the operation of switching the transmission unit on; a first display control unit configured to display, when information on sink device is contained in the sink device related information, the information on sink device on a display unit based on the sink device related information; and a second display control unit configured to cause, when information on sink device is not contained in the sink device related information, the main apparatus to try to detect sink device, and to display information on sink device on the display unit based on a result of the detection. |
| US10652655B1 |
Cognitive volume and speech frequency levels adjustment
A volume and speech frequency level adjustment method, system, and computer program product include learning a preferred level and a characteristic of at least one of volume and speech frequency from a historical conference conversation, detecting a context characteristic of an ongoing conversation and an interaction of a user with a device, determining a cognitive state and a contextual situation of the user in relation to the ongoing conversation as a function of at least one of the context characteristic, a preferred level and a characteristic of the volume or the speech frequency, and the interaction, determining at least one factor to trigger an audio level modulation based on the function, and dynamically adjusting audio levels of the ongoing conversation for the user based on the at least one factor. |
| US10652652B2 |
Collection and analysis of muted audio
Apparatus having corresponding methods comprise a microphone configured to produce audio; a mute control configured to select a microphone open selection or a microphone muted selection; a processor configured to identify the audio produced during the microphone open selection as primary audio, and to identify the audio produced during the microphone muted selection as secondary audio; and a transceiver configured to transmit the primary audio over a first link and the secondary audio over a second link different than the first link. |
| US10652648B2 |
Sound output device and control method for sound output device
A sound output device includes: a first microphone configured to receive ambient sounds from around a user; a loudspeaker configured to output sounds toward an eardrum of the user; signal processing circuitry configured, in a case in which it is detected that an external terminal is in a playback state in which the external terminal provides a playback sound signal indicative of a playback sound, to generate a first reverse-phase signal based on a first signal derived from a sound received by the first microphone, and configured to impart predetermined frequency characteristics to the first signal in a case in which it is detected that the external terminal is in a stopped state that is not the playback state; and an adder configured to add together the playback sound signal and a signal output from the signal processing circuitry, to output a resultant signal for output by the loudspeaker. |
| US10652647B2 |
Head-mounted display device
A head-mounted display device includes a display unit projecting an image beam to user's eyes, thus enabling the user to see an enlarged virtual image, a headphone unit configured to transmit sound information to user's ears, and a connecting unit. The connecting unit is substantially C-shaped and defines a C-shaped opening. A middle portion of the connecting unit couples to the display unit. Two opposite sides of the C-shaped opening of the connecting unit couples to the headphone unit. The connecting unit includes an outer frame, a connecting assembly, and an inner frame. The connecting assembly includes at least two independent connecting members. The connecting assembly couples to the outer frame. The inner frame couples to the connecting assembly, and portions near the two opposite sides fix to the outer frame, thus sandwiching the connecting assembly between the inner frame and the outer frame. |
| US10652645B2 |
Wireless headset and signal transmission method for the same
Disclosed is a wireless headset and a signal transmission method for the same, the method comprises: sending, by a first earpiece, channel information about an audio transmission channel to a second earpiece after establishing the audio transmission channel with a mobile device; receiving, by the first earpiece, audio data from the audio transmission channel, and sending a response message to the mobile device; and receiving, by the second earpiece, audio data from the audio transmission channel according to the channel information about the audio transmission channel. The mobile device enables the two earpieces both to receive the audio data without maintaining two channels and it only requires the first earpiece to return a response message to the mobile device; and the difference between the energy consumption of the two earpieces is relatively small, and the mobile device only needs to maintain one channel, thus the complexity is relatively low. |
| US10652644B2 |
Ear tip designed to enable in-ear detect with pressure change in acoustic volume
An earbud tip for an in-ear headphone can include an outer body; an inner tube extending at least partially within the outer body, the tube having opposing first and second ends and first and second openings at the opposing first and second ends, respectively, the first opening configured to emit audio signals provided by a speaker of an in-ear headphone into a user's ear canal during operation of the in-ear headphone and when the earbud tip seals the user's ear canal and the second opening configured to be removably coupled to a portion of the in-ear headphone; and one or more channels extending from an outer periphery of the earbud tip to the inner tube. |
| US10652642B1 |
Keypad light ring for audio device
Various implementations include audio devices and components of such devices. In some particular cases, a keypad for an audio device includes a base having an array of circumferentially separated slots. The keypad further includes a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) each located in a corresponding one of the slots in the base, and a cover over the base and the set of LEDs. The cover has a set of lenses each corresponding with one of the LEDs and forming a space over the corresponding LED to diffuse light from the corresponding LED, such that when powered, the set of LEDs is configured to provide a continuous ring of light around the keypad. |
| US10652636B2 |
Distributed antenna system architectures
Optical fiber-based wireless systems and related components and methods are disclosed. The systems support radio frequency (RF) communications with clients over optical fiber, including Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) communications. The systems may be provided as part of an indoor distributed antenna system (IDAS) to provide wireless communication services to clients inside a building or other facility. The systems incorporate various functions, such as optical network terminal (ONT), splitter, and local powering, in antenna coverage areas. |
| US10652633B2 |
Integrated solutions of Internet of Things and smart grid network pertaining to communication, data and asset serialization, and data modeling algorithms
A smart grid network is provided including one or more transformer monitoring devices configured to collect metering data from one or more metering devices in the smart grid network. The smart grid network further includes a cloud-based data processing and storage system with one or more cloud data processors configured to receive data from the one or more transformer monitoring devices and process the received data into categories including at least a first category of data comprising the collected metering data. The cloud-based data processing and storage system further includes at least one data store to store data of at least the first category of data, an analytics platform configured to analyze the received and categorized data and a graphics server configured to format the analyzed data for display on a user device of the smart grid network. |
| US10652630B2 |
Sample entries and random access
In one example, a device for retrieving video data includes one or more processors configured to, in response to determining that a lowest track of a plurality of tracks, the lowest track including a base layer of the video data carrying a lowest sub-layer of the video data, is to include sample entry type values for samples indicating that convenient random access is enabled, set sample entry type values for samples of each of the other tracks of the plurality of tracks that include video data to indicate that convenient random access is enabled, and generate a file including the plurality of tracks, such that the sample entry type values for the tracks of the plurality of tracks indicate that convenient random access is enabled. |
| US10652626B2 |
Gateway, and method, computer program and storage means corresponding thereto
A gateway connects a first communication network comprising at least one terminal intended to consume multimedia contents and a second communication network via which the gateway is intended to receive the multimedia contents in a stream form. The gateway detects (400) a use of a unicast connection intended for transmitting a multimedia content from an original server to a terminal of said network via the gateway; seeks (403) a connection redirection rule according to information exchanged by the original server and the terminal; establishes (406) a multicast connection in order to receive the multimedia content; receives (407) the multimedia content in the form of a stream according to the multicast connection; and transmits (409) to the terminal the multimedia content in the form of a stream according to the unicast connection. |
| US10652623B1 |
Display timing determination device, display timing determination method, and program
Voice storage data acquisition means of a display timing determination device acquires voice storage data storing a plurality of voices to be output sequentially. Timing data acquisition means acquires timing data on provisional display timings of a plurality of pieces of character information, which are to be sequentially displayed during reproduction of the voice storage data and represent content of the respective voices. Waveform analysis means analyzes a voice waveform of the voice storage data to acquire an output timing of each of the voices. Display timing determination means determines a definitive display timing of each of the pieces of character information based on the output timing of each of the voices acquired by the waveform analysis means and the provisional display timings of the respective pieces of character information determined based on the timing data. |
| US10652620B2 |
Movie trailer voting system with audio movie trailer identification
A computing device receives audio data and identifies a movie trailer from the audio data. The computing device generates a prompt for user feedback regarding a movie associated with the movie trailer. The computing device receives user feedback from a user regarding the movie associated with the movie trailer. The computing device determines a likelihood that the user will attend a showing of the movie at a theater based on the user feedback. |
| US10652618B2 |
Transmitting video clips of viewers' reactions during a broadcast of a live video stream
This disclosure covers systems and methods that both transmit a live video stream from a broadcaster device to viewer devices and relay video clips of reactions (by viewers to the live video stream) to the broadcaster device during presentation of the live video stream. In certain embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods facilitate viewers capturing video clips of reactions to a live video stream using a viewer device and, in turn, transmit video clips received from the viewer device to a broadcaster device during broadcast of the live video stream. For instance, in some embodiments, the systems and methods present the video clips of a viewer's reaction to the broadcaster device during a live-video-stream broadcast. Additionally, in some embodiments, the systems and methods present video clips of other viewers' reactions to a viewer device during a live-video-stream broadcast. |
| US10652614B2 |
System and method for content delivery optimization based on a combined captured facial landmarks and external datasets
A system and method to turn computer vision captured data of a subject into an optimized rearranged media content to a display device using historic or real-time data points captured by facial analytics software comprising a media compiler computer that receives a digital media segment and metadata describing the digital media segment, the metadata comprising, at least, a priority marker for each frame of a plurality of frames and one or more set durations and create a new digital media segment by rearranging at least a portion of the plurality of frames in combination with additional elements such as generated text, zooming in on focal items within the media and other techniques for highlighting key elements of the new digital media segment, the rearrangement based on priority markers associated to each frame and other pre-configurations. |
| US10652610B2 |
Content providing device and power source controlling method thereof
A content providing device includes a first wired interface that communicates with a first external electronic device through a wired cable or a wireless dongle, and a processor that determines whether the wired cable or the wireless dongle is connected to the first wired interface, and selects a power source based on whether the wired cable or the wireless dongle is connected to the first wired interface. |
| US10652607B2 |
Media bridge apparatus and methods
Methods and apparatus for content, media and data delivery and access between devices of a premises and one or more portable media devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a media bridge between a portable media device (PMD) and a user's home network and/or home devices (e.g., set-top boxes, DVRs, etc.)). The apparatus is adapted to convert content stored on a PMD to a format capable of being rendered on a home device which may then store or playback the content. Control of the presentation is also provided by the bridging apparatus. The apparatus may also be adapted to transfer content from the home device to the PMD for storage or playback. In another embodiment, the apparatus may function within a home network having a trusted domain to provide content between a plurality devices on the network (and in the domain) and the PMD. |
| US10652606B2 |
Streaming media presentation system
One or more embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for providing media presentations to users of a media presentation system. A media presentation generally includes a one or more media streams provided by one or more capturing users of the media presentation system. In one or more embodiments, a user of the media presentation system may share a media presentation with a viewing user. The media presentation system can provide a number of features to produce a media stream within a media presentation. |
| US10652605B2 |
Visual hot watch spots in content item playback
A method for providing visual hot watch spots in content item playback on a content sharing platform is disclosed. The method includes obtaining viewer feedback comprising input associated with a time interval segment of a content item of a content sharing platform, the viewer feedback received from user devices of users of the content sharing platform, determining a score for the time interval segment based on the viewer feedback, modifying a portion of a scrub bar user interface element of a media player presenting the content item by providing a visual indication of the score for the time interval segment corresponding to the portion, and providing a gradual transition between colors at one or more boundaries of the time interval segment, and updating the score and modifying the portion responsive to new viewer feedback received for the time interval segment during playback of the content item. |