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US10669839B2	Method for extracting downhole flow profiles from tracer flowback transients A method of estimating an influx profile for at least one well fluid to a producing petroleum well with two or more influx zones or influx locations to a production flow, wherein the well comprises tracer sources with distinct tracer materials in known levels of the well, at least one of said tracer sources arranged downstream and exposed to the fluids in at least one of said influx zones, wherein each said tracer source has an even release rate to said well fluid, characterised in that one or more of the tracer sources is provided in one or more delay chambers for ventilating out fluid with leaked tracer material at a time constant which is significantly longer than the diffusion rate from the tracer source to the well fluid, wherein the method further comprises: providing samples, the samples collected from the production flow at a location downstream of the tracer sources during a time period in which the tracer transient is detectable at the downstream location, analysing said samples for concentration and type of tracer material from said possible tracer sources as a function of sampling time or cumulative produced volume; and based on said measured concentrations and their sampling time or cumulative produced volume, calculating said influx volumes.
US10669837B2	Virtual flowmeter for a well A technique includes inducing a distributed temperature change along a portion of a wellbore and measuring a time varying temperature along the portion of the wellbore due to the induced change. The technique includes determining a distributed flow rate in the portion based at least in part on the measured time varying temperature before the temperature reaches equilibrium.
US10669836B2	Surface excitation ranging methods and systems employing a ground well and a supplemental grounding arrangement A surface excitation ranging method includes selecting a first well with a metal casing as a target well and selecting a second well with a metal casing as a ground well. The method also includes installing a supplemental grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the ground well and the supplemental grounding arrangement fulfill an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria. The method also includes conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along the target well. The method also includes sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current. The method also includes using distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well.
US10669830B2	Apparatus, systems and methods for multi-stage stimulation Embodiments of a sleeve assembly, used for stimulating multiple stages in a completion string has a lower shifting sleeve and an upper shifting sleeve and stimulation ports formed therebetween. The sleeves are caused to shift by progressively larger objects pumped through a bore of the completion string and engaging seats formed thereon. The seat on the lower sleeve is a releasable seat. When shifted the lower sleeve opens the stimulation ports. The seat on the upper sleeve is sized to accept the same size object as is required to engage and shift the lower sleeve on the stage uphole therefrom to close the ports. Thereby, stimulation ports are opened and closed without increasing a number of objects required to stimulate the wellbore. Further, as the ports at each stage below the stage being stimulated are closed, the objects are not required to isolate the bore therebelow.
US10669829B2	Using electromagnetic waves to remove near wellbore damages in a hydrocarbon reservoir Methods and systems for removing near wellbore damage in a hydrocarbon reservoir are described. In one example implementation, an antenna is positioned inside a wellbore in a location corresponding to a formation where near wellbore damage occurs. The wellbore extends from a surface of a hydrocarbon reservoir downward into the subterranean structure of the hydrocarbon reservoir. An electromagnetic (EM) wave is transmitted to the antenna. A portion of the EM wave is irradiated at the formation. The portion of the EM wave removes the near wellbore damage at the formation.
US10669827B2	Recycling CO2 in heavy oil or bitumen production A method relates to improving production rate and recovery of heavy oil or bitumen and reducing heat loss to over and under burden in a steam-assisted production process. The method includes strategically injecting recycled carbon dioxide into the reservoir between production wells. The heat insulation and solvent effects provided by carbon dioxide dissolved in the oil phase facilitate the desired improvement on oil recovery, and simultaneously sequester the CO2 back into the reservoir.
US10669824B2	Unibody bypass plunger and valve cage with sealable ports A bypass plunger includes a unibody, or one-piece hollow body and valve cage, retains a dart valve within the valve cage portion using a threaded retaining nut secured by crimple detents, and includes sealable flow parts. A series of helical grooves surround the central portion of the outer surface of the hollow body of the plunger to control spin during descent. A canted-coil-spring disposed within the retaining nut functions as a clutch. The valve cage includes ports that may be configured to control flow through the plunger during descent. Other embodiments include clutch assemblies using canted-coil springs with split bobbins, and surfaced valve stems surfaced.
US10669816B2	Downhole component control assembly A system for controlling a downhole component within a borehole, the system including a transfer assembly coupled between a rotatable component and the downhole component, the transfer assembly including a swash plate assembly configured to control the downhole component and a member configured to engage the swash plate assembly. The member is configured to move radially based upon a rotational speed of the rotatable component to selectively engage the swash plate assembly.
US10669813B2	Production tubing flow diversion valve A flow diversion valve comprising: a valve body including an upper housing releasably connected to a lower housing, the upper housing and lower housing being configured to receive a rotating rod therethrough; a shuttle positioned within the valve body, the shuttle being configured to move to cover one or more spill ports of the valve body; and a releasable locking member, wherein the releasable locking member is releasably connected to the valve body and positioned between the upper housing and the lower housing to assist in preventing relative movement therebetween.
US10669810B2	Controlling water inflow in a wellbore An example system includes a casing for insertion into a wellbore that includes one or more inflow control devices (ICDs). The ICDs may be disposed along the casing string to control the inflow of water into the wellbore. The system may include one or more controllers, each of which may be associated with an ICD. The controllers may be configured to receive a radio frequency identification (RFID) and to determine whether the associated ICD is a target for the RFID. A target ICD may be an ICD associated with a water cut zone. If the ICD is the target for the RFID, the controller is configured to control the ICD to open or close, thereby controlling the inflow of water. If the ICD is not the target for the RFID, the controller is configured to repeat the RFID.
US10669805B1	Adaptor for electronic submersible pump An adaptor is provided for a system including an electronic submersible pump. The adaptor includes a body including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the lower surface. The body forms an adaptor passage and a channel. The adaptor passage extends along a vertical axis between the upper surface and the lower surface. The channel extends between the upper surface and the lower surface and is operable to receive a cable coupled with the electronic submersible pump. The channel extends in a direction that forms an angle relative to the vertical axis. The upper surface is operable to receive a valve assembly forming a valve passage that aligns with the adaptor passage.
US10669803B2	Wellhead assembly with internal casing hanger pack-off Various wellhead assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the wellhead assemble includes a seal assembly that seals against an inner surface of a wellhead hanger and against an inner surface of a wellhead body. The wellhead hanger can be sized such that the upper portion of the hanger has an outer surface that abuts an inner surface of the wellhead.
US10669801B2	Subsea tree override tool apparatus and method The present disclosure relates to subsea tool apparatus and methods, particularly but not exclusively tool apparatus and methods relating to subsea trees or so-called “Christmas trees”. The subsea tool is for reinstating the functionality of a subsea tree valve actuator, by applying a thrust force to the subsea tree valve actuator stem, characterised in that: the tool gets its power supply to provide load on the actuator stem, directly or indirectly from the subsea tree SCM (subsea control module) supply.
US10669799B2	Downhole disconnect tool A downhole tool for connecting and selectively disconnecting within a wellbore first and second portions of a downhole tool string from each other. The downhole tool may include a first connector sub connectable with the first portion of the downhole tool string, a second connector sub connectable with the second portion of the downhole tool string, an internal chamber, and a fastener connecting the first and second connector subs. The fastener may fluidly separate the internal chamber into a first chamber portion and a second chamber portion. The first chamber portion may be fluidly connected with a space external to the downhole tool. The downhole tool may be selectively operable to disconnect the first and second connector subs from each other to disconnect the first and second portions of the downhole tool string from each other.
US10669798B2	Method to mitigate a stuck pipe during drilling operations Provided are systems and methods for freeing differentially stuck pipe via the in-situ release of fluids from fluid-releasing tanks coupled to a centralizer or stabilizer of a pipe. Fluid-releasing tanks may be coupled to a centralizer or stabilizer of a pipe and located around the circumference of the pipe. Nozzles may be connected to the fluid-releasing tanks to enable the in-situ release of fluid from the fluid-releasing tanks. Various mechanisms may be used to open the nozzles and release the fluid from the fluid-releasing tanks.
US10669797B2	Tool configured to dissolve in a selected subsurface environment A tool configured to dissolve in a selected subsurface environment includes a coating layer disposed about a particle core. The coating layer is formed from a plurality of substantially contiguous coated particles forming a substantially-continuous, cellular nanomatrix comprising a nanomatrix material.
US10669795B2	Collecting device and method for loosen and collect debris in a well A collecting device and method for loosening and collecting debris in a well, the collecting device includes a first end portion and a second end portion; a collecting receptacle between the first and second end portions, the collecting receptacle including at least one receptacle section and at least one screen receptacle section and at least one screen receptacle; a motor; and the collecting device, at its first end portion, including a feel pipe; a conveying screw in the feed pipe driven by the motor, the conveying screw being arranged to move the debris in towards the collecting receptacle and a tool at the leading end portion of the conveying screw.
US10669788B2	Active stabilization Active stabilization is provided. In one possible implementation a drilling tool associated with a drill bit includes one or more rotation alteration devices configured to alter a rotational radius of a drill string. The drilling tool also includes at least one active stabilizer rotatively attached to the drilling tool, as well as a variable brake configured to control a rotation of the at least one active stabilizer relative to the drilling tool. In another possible implementation, a drilling tool includes an active stabilizer rotatably coupled to the drilling tool, as well as an actuation system configured to control a torque placed on the active stabilizer through contact with a wall of a borehole.
US10669783B2	System and method for noise, vibration, and light pollution management on rig systems A system including a rig site with at least one pollution control system located on the rig site. The pollution control system is configured to modify an output of light, noise, or vibrations from the rig site to an environment surrounding the rig site. Additionally, the pollution control system may include at least one active noise cancellation device, at least one active vibration cancellation device, and/or at least one active light control system to modify the light, noise, or vibrations.
US10669778B2	Pressure system for bearing assembly and method of use A bearing pressure system includes a bearing assembly having a first component movable against a second component and at least one accumulator in fluid communication with an interface between the first and second components, the at least one accumulator holding a pressurized fluid. A method includes providing a bearing pressure system having a fluid communicable between an accumulator and an interface between components movable relative to each other, providing an amount of pressurized fluid from the accumulator to the interface when the pressure of the fluid at the interface falls below a pressure range being maintained, and transferring an amount of the fluid from the interface to the accumulator when the pressure of the fluid at the interface rises above the pressure range being maintained.
US10669772B2	Anti-float systems and methods A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.
US10669770B1	Glass panel shoe and glass panel rail frame A glass panel shoe preferably includes a frame rail, a pair of pressure grip plates, a pair of strip gaskets, a plurality of retention set screws, a plurality of wedge retention devices and a plurality of leveling set screws. The frame rail includes a panel slot. Two rows of threaded holes are formed in at least one wall to threadably receive the plurality of retention set screws. A glass panel rail frame preferably includes a frame rail, a pressure grip plate, a pair of strip gaskets and a plurality of retention set screws. The frame rail includes a panel slot, a web slot and a retention strip. The panel slot is formed in the top of the frame rail to receive a glass panel and the web slot is formed in a bottom thereof. A plurality of retention set screws are threadably retained in one wall of the frame rail.
US10669763B2	Compact clamp for sliding glass doors with incorporated damper Disclosed is a new compact clamp for sliding glass doors, which includes two jaws, left jaw and right jaw. One of the jaws has a damper formed by a double-effect damper with gas and oil technology, using a cylinder containing a front gas chamber and a rear gas chamber which are located at the ends of the cylinder, and a central oil tank, the gas chambers and the oil tank being separated by a blind piston and an annular piston, which are both leak tight. In the central oil tank is disposed a non-leak tight damping piston that is connected to a rod of the damper and divides the tank into two oil chambers.
US10669762B2	Hinge A hinge assembly for pivotally joining the opposing halves of a carryable case, especially a case for housing an electronic apparatus. The disclosed hinge is adapted to convey electrical conductors from one half of the case to the other, while protecting them from damage by excessive flexing, abrasion, moisture, and debris.
US10669759B2	Adjustable hinge assembly of mounting device An adjustable hinge assembly includes a first hinge leaf, a second hinge leaf hinge-coupled to the first hinge leaf, and a hinge pin. The first hinge leaf defines a first knuckle hole corresponding to the hinge pin, and the second hinge leaf defines a second knuckle hole corresponding to the hinge pin. The first hinge leaf is hinge-coupled to the second hinge leaf by the hinge pin, the first knuckle hole, and the second knuckle hole. The hinge pin is movable within the first knuckle hole to adjust a position of the first hinge leaf relative to the second hinge leaf.
US10669755B2	Multipoint locks and associated systems and methods Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.
US10669753B2	Motor vehicle latch A motor vehicle latch with a catch and a pawl for a latching of the catch which is pivotably mounted on a latch plate or a latch case, whereby only the catch and the pawl are pivotably mounted as rigid-shaped, power-transmitted latch components of the motor vehicle latch in the same first rotational level on the latch plate or on the latch case, whereby in a system with at least two such motor vehicle latches each catch and each pawl are mounted at the same position on the latch plate or the latch case and the at least two motor vehicle latches demonstrate differently arranged screwing points in the latch plate or the latch case for screwing of one of each motor vehicle latch to a motor vehicle. This facilitates especially great flexibility with regard to the varying arrangements of the screwing points.
US10669750B2	Latch with hold open lever A latch having: a fork bolt movably mounted to the latch for movement between an open position and a closed position; a detent lever movably mounted to the latch for movement between a latched position and a released position, wherein the detent lever prevents the fork bolt from moving from the closed position when the detent lever is in the latched position; a hold open lever configured for movement between a first position and a second position wherein the hold open lever has a feature configured to engage a feature of the detent lever such that the detent lever is retained in the disengaged position by the hold open lever when it is in the first position, wherein the hold open lever moves in a plane or directions that are angularly oriented to a plane or directions in which the fork bolt and the detent lever move.
US10669748B2	Locking bracket for locking a digital device into a casing A locking bracket for locking a digital device preliminarily inserted into a casing. The locking bracket includes an internal face for receiving at least one portion of the digital device and an external locking face. The locking bracket includes elements for assembling the locking bracket with the casing; elements for retaining the digital device; and at least one locking unit having a lock for locking the bracket to the casing.
US10669747B2	Swing bolt lock A swing bolt lock includes a swing post, a cam dog, and an electric device cooperative with a lock bolt. The electric device includes a motor, a slider connected to a rotating shaft of the motor. Without an unlock authorization, the slider is situated in the space at an end of a sliding slot and abutted against the cam dog to prevent the cam dog from moving towards the space at the end of the sliding slot, so as to prevent the lock bolt from entering into the lock housing. With an unlock authorization, the slider is driven by the motor and released from the abutment of the cam dog, and the cam dog is driven by the lock bolt and swing post to enter into the space at the end of the sliding slot so as to release the locking of the lock bolt from turning into the lock housing.
US10669741B2	Connector with rotating lock mechanism A connector device includes a connector component and a housing body. The connector component has a connector head. The housing body includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has an accommodating space for the connector head. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion and is rotatably movable with respect to the first body portion, wherein the second body portion has a first position and a second position. When the second body portion rotates to the first position, access in and out of the accommodating space is allowed for the connector head. When the second body portion rotates to the second position, the second body portion blocks the connector head access into or out of the accommodating space.
US10669739B2	High-strength lock Described herein is locking apparatus, method for making a locking apparatus, and method for mounting a locking apparatus to the door of a personal storage container. The locking apparatus may include a threaded portion having deformed threads and a lock body shape to fit a restrictive mounting hole.
US10669731B2	Accessories to cover and protect a pool from the outside environment Provided in this disclosure is a pool with a cover to provide shade to the pool's occupants. The cover is supported by poles. The cover can also be raised for use to provide shade and shelter to occupants and lowered to protect the pool from contaminants when it is lowered. The cover can have certain attachments, such as a mosquito net or misters. The mosquito net prevents bugs from entering the pool and misters provide a cool mist for users of the pool. Also provided is a cover having a series of overlapping panels that can be collected into and retracted out of a collector panel.
US10669725B2	Deck fixing apparatus applied to urban parks and ecological rivers Provided is a deck fixing apparatus including a rectangular support plate having a bottom surface which can partially come into contact with the top surface of a lower support; deck fixing parts formed by pressing the both side portions of the support plate and each of the deck fixing parts having a top surface for supporting the bottom surface of a deck and piece-fastened to the deck; and a support fixing part formed by extending a part of one side end of the support plate outwards in a plate surface direction so as to be fixed to the lower support, wherein the support plate has a cutout formed by cutting out a predetermined area inwards at the other side end of the support plate. Therefore, such deck fixing apparatuses can be coupled to each other in an angle-adjustable manner, thereby enabling the curve section construction of decks.
US10669722B1	Roofing debris collection apparatus A roofing debris collection apparatus having one or more gutter liners constructed to fit in an interior of a gutter to collect roofing debris; one or more debris chute drapes; and one or more drape support poles to maintain the debris chute drapes in a vertical angled orientation adjacent the gutter to guide roofing debris from a roof to the ground. Roofing debris accumulates in the gutter liners or falls off the roof on to the debris chute drapes and slides from the debris chute drapes onto the ground or onto a debris collecting ground tarp. The roofing debris is collected and removed by collecting the gutter liners from the gutter and gathering the debris collecting ground tarp from the ground. The roofing debris collection apparatus allows for rapid collection and removal of roofing debris and protects the sides of a building from any damage that might be caused by the collection of roofing debris.
US10669721B2	Flashing device assembly A ventilation screed having an upper attachment flange having a top portion and a bottom portion and at least one opening in the top portion; a drip edge protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange; a drainage cavity protrusion protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange above the drip edge, wherein the drainage cavity has an L-shaped drainage trough portion having at least one drainage opening in a bottom portion, an upper ground portion in communication with the L-shaped drainage trough portion and a drainage cavity shroud in communication with the upper ground portion, wherein the drainage cavity shroud extends past the drip edge.
US10669717B2	Climbing wall assemblies The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.
US10669712B2	Demountable wall system and method A demountable wall system includes a frame component. The frame component may include a front channel that receives a panel of the demountable wall system. In addition to the front channel, the frame component may include at least one of a front cover, a removable back cover, a leveling system, a supplemental channel, or a joining system. In some examples, the demountable wall system includes a door support system for movably supporting a door relative to the panel of the demountable wall system.
US10669710B2	Fireproof profile, fireproof joint assembly, and method for assembling a fireproof joint assembly A fireproof profile may be used for sealing a structural joint, in particular a connection joint between a dry wall and a ceiling. The fireproof profile includes a profiled element which has an inner face and an outer face arranged opposite the inner face and has an inner section, at least one arc section, and at least one side section. The side section is connected to the inner section via the arc section. The fireproof profile further includes at least one intumescent element made of an intumescent material. The arc section has a wall thickness which optionally differs from the wall thickness of the inner section and/or of the side section.
US10669709B2	Process for assembling a unitized panel for use within an exterior dynamic curtain wall assembly An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface, including one or more aluminum framing members. In particular, a process for assembling a unitized panel for use within an exterior dynamic curtain wall assembly, which includes glass, especially vision glass extending to the finished floor level below, is described as well as a unitized panel assembled according to said process and its installation to improve fire stopping at the safing slot.
US10669708B1	Sump system A sump system includes a catch basin and a sump pump. The catch basin is configured to receive runoff water. The catch basin has an upper end and a bottom surface. The catch basin defines a vertical chamber and a horizontal chamber. The vertical chamber extends downward in a vertical direction from the upper end to a first portion of the bottom surface. The horizontal chamber intersects the first chamber to form an intersecting region. The horizontal chamber is defined by an upper surface and a second portion the bottom surface. The horizontal chamber extends outwardly in a horizontal direction from an outer periphery of the first chamber and has a vertical dimension that extends upward from the bottom surface to the upper surface. The upper surface is positioned below the upper end. The sump pump is disposed within the catch basin.
US10669706B2	Toilet assemblies A floor standing and wall mountable toilet assemblies having one or more auxiliary features including an odorous air pathway to remove odors from the toilet bowl and deliver them to the waste outlet, a foot stool movable between a stored position with the toilet bowl base and an extended in-use position in front of the toilet bowl, and a toilet roll holder attached to the bowl.
US10669705B2	Toilet bowl treatment apparatus and method of making same A toilet bowl treatment apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a hanger having a detent, and a blister-type cartridge having a tray, a treatment material disposed in the tray, and a cover removably coupled to the tray over the treatment material. The cartridge also has a detent that releasably engages the detent of the hanger for detachably coupling the cartridge to the hanger.
US10669704B2	Toilet balls with flushing water distributor A toilet basket for receiving solid or gelled preparations having at least one container for receiving at least one preparation, the container positionable below the toilet rim so that flushing water can flow over it when the toilet is flushed, and at least one inlet opening and one outlet opening shaped in the container wall for the flushing water. A holder for mounting the toilet basket on the bowl rim; a flushing water distributing element arranged and configured on the toilet basket, so that the flushing water distributing element is impinged upon by flushing water upon flushing; and an equalized delivery of flushing water into the inlet opening of the container is produced.
US10669703B2	Sanitary insert unit The present disclosure is directed to a sanitary insert unit, configured for insertion into a discharge fitting. The insert unit includes an upstream sieve connected to a throughflow regulator. The throughflow regulator includes a control gap and a throttle body that deforms under pressure to regulate throughflow by varying an opening size of the control gap. The sieve and throughflow regulator are arranged upstream of a jet diffusor which includes a plurality of radial openings. The sieve, throughflow regulator and jet diffusor are arranged to be, at least partially, received within a housing. The ratio of the overall height of the insert unit to the height of the height of the assembled sieve and throughflow regulator is approximately 2.7:1.
US10669700B2	Wireless communication electronics storage apparatus and method of mounting the same in a dry barrel hydrant A wireless communication electronics storage apparatus that stores wireless communication electronics at a fire hydrant and provides access for electronic connections of the wireless communication electronics to sensors located within the fire hydrant at a main valve below ground level, and a method of mounting wireless communication electronics to a fire hydrant.
US10669686B2	Pile coupling for helical pile/torqued in pile A pile includes a first pile section having a first end that engages a supporting medium and an opposing second end. A first end of a second pile section is engageable with the second end of the first pile section, each of the first and second pile sections having mating end fittings that create an interlocking fit. A sleeve overlays the first and second engaged ends of the first and second pile sections. At least one through hole aligned with at least one corresponding through hole of the first pile section is sized for receiving a fastener for securing the sleeve to the first pile section. In another version, the ends of the pile section are engaged in contact while the overlaying sleeve has a pair of interlocking sleeve or coupler portions that are configured to provide torsional resistance. Additional pile sections can be sequentially attached to the second pile section.
US10669685B1	Soil modification apparatuses and methods of using the same Apparatuses are configured to modify wet subgrades prepare the same for constructions, namely for building roads and/or buildings thereon. The soil modification apparatuses spread mineral material from a truck having increased traction for maneuvering over the wet subgrades. Methods of using the same are further provided.
US10669683B2	Fine mesh fish larvae protection system for traveling water screens A traveling water screen comprises a basket having a frame including an upper portion, a lower portion, and side portions, a coarse screen secured to the frame, a fine screen overlay attachable to the coarse screen, and a bucket portion secured to a lower portion of the frame, comprising an inner wall surface, and at least one deflector secured to the inner wall surface.
US10669681B2	Mobile barrier A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.
US10669680B2	Method for installing a tensioning element in an anchor block, holder, in particular for carrying out the method and combination of a holder with a prestressing element A method for installing a prestressing element in an anchor block, in which the prestressing element is attached to a holder, includes the holder being moved to the anchor block, the prestressing element being introduced into a through-opening of the anchor block, and the prestressing element being fixed to the anchor block. The holder can be attached to the prestressing element at a distance which is selected so that the length of the projection of the prestressing element on the side of the holder facing the anchor block is greater than the length of a portion of the prestressing element, which is required for introducing the prestressing element into the through-opening and fixing the prestressing element to the anchor block.
US10669678B2	System and method for generating a paving material map A method includes determining a first temperature of paving material, determining a first location of a paving machine corresponding to the first temperature, determining a second temperature of the paving material, and determining a second location of the paving machine corresponding to the second temperature. The method also includes generating a paving material map based at least partly on the first and second temperatures, and the first and second locations. The method further includes causing at least part of the paving material map to be displayed. The displayed at least part of the paving material map including visual indicia indicating the first temperature and the second temperature.
US10669675B2	Paperboard product The present disclosure relates to paperboard having an improved basis weight to bending strength relationship and methods of making paperboard having an improved basis weight to bending strength relationship. In particular, a paperboard provided herein includes a refined cellulose in at least 1 ply.
US10669674B2	Method for reducing the bulk and increasing the density of a tissue product A method of increasing the density and reducing the bulk of multi-ply paper products allowing one to reduce the roll size or increase the roll content, while minimizing the destruction of favorable product attributes.
US10669672B2	Compositions and methods for treating filler in papermaking Method of papermaking comprises: treating filler with a starch and a flocculant to form a filler floc; combining the filler floc with the cellulose fiber stock; and forming a paper mat from the combination of filler floc and cellulose fiber stock. The method have been found to result in larger particle sizes for the filler flocs, improved shear stability, and improved sheet strength in the paper mat.
US10669671B2	Ceiling tile compositions comprising microfibrillated cellulose and methods for making same A composition for addition to a ceiling tile, flooring product, or other construction product may include microfibrillated cellulose and optionally an inorganic particulate material. The ceiling tile, flooring product, or other construction product may further include perlite, mineral wool, wood pulp, starch and other additives, where the wood pulp and other inorganic particulate materials are bonded to the microfibrillated cellulose. Methods of manufacturing the compound are also disclosed.
US10669670B2	Rope having a spliced eye, corresponding method of forming an eye and use of the rope Rope having an eye. The rope comprises a first rope portion and a second rope portion. The first rope portion and the second rope portion are spliced into each other for forming a spliced connection for obtaining the eye. The first rope portion and the second rope portion are formed from an end portion of the rope.
US10669668B2	Clothes dryer fire reduction system A clothes dryer apparatus and system that reduces the buildup of electric charges within a dryer drum by introducing ions. The system monitors the voltage within the drum by taking measurements on voltage sensor assembly. The sensor assembly obtains a voltage when two areas of a fabric, or two separate items of the clothing, contact the sensor. If a threshold voltage is obtained, an ion generator introduces cations and anions into the drum of the dryer to neutralize the static charge of the clothing. The reduction of static electricity increases efficiency as the clothing items do not stick together which permits better heat flow and increases safety by reducing the amount of electrical charge within the drum.
US10669667B2	System and method for detecting moisture content in a dryer appliance A dryer appliance and a method of detecting a moisture content of clothes in the dryer appliance are provided. The dryer appliance includes a top bearing positioned proximate a front of a rotating drum and temperature and humidity sensors positioned behind the top bearing for measuring a chamber temperature and humidity as well as a temperature sensor for measuring the exhaust temperature. A controller implements a method of detecting the moisture content of clothes within the drum by obtaining the chamber and exhaust temperatures and the chamber humidity, estimating the moisture content using these values, and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the dryer appliance in response to the estimated moisture content of the clothes.
US10669660B2	Method for producing a mixed fiber spunbonded nonwoven web A mixed fiber spunbonded nonwoven fabric which comprises 90 to 10% by weight of a long fiber of thermoplastic resin (A) that has been hydrophilization-treated and 10 to 90% by weight of a long fiber of thermoplastic elastomer (B) and which has a strength ratio [the ratio of a strength at 20% of an elongation at a maximum strength (elongation at a maximum point) to the maximum strength] in at least one direction of not more than 40% and a bulk density of 0.10 to 0.40 g/cm3. The fabric can exhibit excellent initial hydrophilicity, long-lasting hydrophilicity, liquid dispersibility, liquid transpiration property, moisture permeability, breathability, softness, resistance to fluff, stretchability and touch, and low stickiness, and is suitable for sheets constituting absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, incontinence pads, and disposable diapers. A production method is also provided.
US10669650B2	Woven geosynthetic fabric A woven geosynthetic fabric is disclosed having a first weft yarn, a second weft yarn, and a stuffer pick woven in the weft direction of the fabric. A warp yarn interweaves the first and second weft yarns and the stuffer pick. The first weft yarn and the second weft yarn having different cross-sectional shapes. At least a portion of the fabric has a plurality of weft yarn sets with stuffer picks respectively disposed and woven between the weft yarn sets. Each weft yarn set has two first weft yarns and two second weft yarns. One of the two first weft yarns is adjacent one of the two second weft yarns and stacked on the other second weft yarn. The adjacent second weft yarn is stacked on the other first weft yarn.
US10669644B2	Methods and apparatuses for electroplating and seed layer detection Disclosed herein are methods for electroplating which employ seed layer detection. Such methods may operate by selecting a wafer, illuminating one or more points within an interior region of the wafer surface, measuring a first set of one or more in-process color signals from the one or more points within the interior region, illuminating one or more points within an edge region of the wafer surface, measuring a second set of one or more in-process color signals from the one or more points within the edge region, each color signal having one or more color components, calculating a metric indicative of a difference between the color signals in the first and second sets of in-process color signals, determining whether an acceptable seed layer is present on the wafer based on whether the metric is within a predetermined range, and repeating the foregoing for one or more additional wafers.
US10669642B2	Using dispersion agents to chemically stabilize dyeing of metal parts This application relates to a part that includes a metal oxide layer having pore structures. In some embodiments, dye molecules having aromatic rings can be disposed within at least one of the pore structures. Additionally, the at least one pore structures can include dispersion molecules, where the dispersion molecules form non-covalent interactions with the dye molecules. By forming non-covalent interactions between the dye molecules and the dispersion molecules, the aromatic rings of the dye molecules are prevented from forming other non-covalent interactions with other dye molecules. Additionally, techniques for chemically stabilizing the color dye bath for dyeing anodized parts are also described.
US10669641B2	Ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis, method for its production and alkali chloride electrolysis apparatus To provide an ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis whereby it is possible to make the electrolysis voltage low and the current efficiency high at the time of performing electrolysis of an alkali chloride; a method for its production; and an alkali chloride electrolysis apparatus using it. The ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis has a layer (C) comprising a fluorinated polymer having carbonic acid functional groups, and a layer (S) comprising a fluorinated polymer having sulfonic acid functional groups; a reinforcing material containing reinforcing threads is disposed in the layer (S); and when measured after the ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis is immersed and held in a 32 mass % sodium hydroxide aqueous solution warmed at 90° C. for 16 hours and subsequently immersed in a 32 mass % sodium hydroxide aqueous solution at 25° C. for 3 hours, the AC resistance value A of the layer (S) and the AC resistance value B of the layer (C) satisfy the following formulae at the same time: 1(Ω·cm2)≤A≤10(Ω·cm2) and 200(Ω·cm2)≤B≤450(Ω·cm2).
US10669640B2	Ultral-low loading of Pt-decorated Ni electrocatalyst, manufacturing method of the same and anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer using the same Provided is an electrocatalyst for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis, including a carbonaceous material, and nickel electrodeposited on the carbonaceous material, wherein nickel is partially substituted with platinum and the substitution with platinum provides increased hydrogen evolution activity as compared to the same electrocatalyst before substitution with platinum. Also provided are a method for preparing the electrocatalyst and an anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer using the same. The nickel electrocatalyst coated with an ultralow loading amount of platinum for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis shows excellent hydrogen evolution activity and has a small thickness of catalyst, thereby providing high mass transfer and high catalyst availability. In addition, the electrocatalyst uses a particle-type electrode to facilitate emission of hydrogen bubbles generated during hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen bubbles generated during oxygen evolution reaction, and requires low cost for preparation to provide high cost-efficiency.
US10669633B2	Apparatus for vapor deposition of dielectric wire coating Embodiments of the invention involve a technique and process for coating fine diameter, single strand wire of long continuous lengths with Parylene. The special fixture design and process allows for ultra thin (as thin as 0.2 micron), pore free, coatings. The advantages of this technology allow for wire products that offer minimal intrusion, superior routing and winding characteristics, and high heat and chemical resistance. The coating process can also be used for other types of material.
US10669628B2	Method for manufacturing laminate and method for manufacturing liquid discharge head A method for manufacturing a laminate has a process of forming a film on a substrate by an atomic layer deposition method and a process of forming a layer containing a compound polymerizable with acid and an acid generator, and then curing the layer to form resin layer on the film, in which the nitrogen atom atomic composition ratio of the film is 2.5% or less.
US10669624B2	Sliding member and method for producing the same In an amorphous carbon film of a sliding member, provided that a number of nitrogen atoms each singly bonded to three carbon atoms is A, and a number of nitrogen atoms each singly and doubly bonded to two carbon atoms, respectively, is B, a value A/B of the amorphous carbon film obtained through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis is 10 to 18. The method includes irradiating the surface of the substrate with nitrogen ion beams and irradiating a carbon target with electron beams, thereby forming an amorphous carbon film on the surface of the substrate while vapor-depositing a part of the carbon target onto the surface of the substrate. The output of the electron beams that irradiate the carbon target is 30 to 50 W.
US10669622B2	Coated cutting tool and a method for coating the cutting tool A coated cutting tool includes a body and a hard and wear resistant coating on the body. The coating has at least one metal based nitride layer, wherein the layer is a nitrogen deficient (Ti1-xAlx)Ny layer with 0
US10669613B2	Titanium alloy A titanium alloy includes 15 to 27 atomic % (at %) of tantalum (Ta) and 0 to 8 at % of tin (Sn), the balance being titanium (Ti) and unavoidable impurities, when the entire 5 amount of the titanium alloy is taken as 100 at %. Therefore, the titanium alloy provided has characteristics suitable for medical device materials, biocompatible materials, etc.
US10669612B2	Lead alloy, electrode and accumulator A calcium-free lead alloy comprises lead and 0.003 wt %-0.025 wt % of at least two rare-earth metals. The rare-earth metals are at least a lanthanide and yttrium. Uses of the lead alloy include an electrode with an electrode structure, which is at least partly formed of the lead alloy and a lead-acid accumulator with the electrode.
US10669610B2	Rare earth element extraction from coal A method includes contacting a coal feedstock with an acidic solution to form residual coal and a leachate. The method further includes separating the residual coal from the leachate where the leachate contains rare earth elements and where the residual coal has preserved organic content and reduced inorganic content. Another method includes contacting a coal feedstock with a basic solution to form residual coal and a leachate. The method further includes separating the residual coal from the leachate where the leachate contains rare earth elements.
US10669609B2	Method for reducing salt usage in aluminum recycling A method of melting an aluminum charge having no more that 4% salt by mass, including during a melting phase, introducing fuel and oxidant via a burner operating at a first firing rate, the fuel and oxidant reacting to form a combustion zone above the aluminum charge, terminating the melting phase and commencing a transition phase when the aluminum charge is nearly completely molten, during the transition phase, reducing the firing rate of the burner to a second firing rate lower than the first firing rate, introducing a non-oxidizing gas at a first velocity to form a non-oxidizing zone between the combustion zone and the aluminum charge, and allowing the aluminum charge to become completely molten, and terminating the transition phase and commencing a tapping phase after the aluminum charge has become completely molten, and during the tapping phase, pouring the molten aluminum charge out of the furnace.
US10669608B2	Process for recovering gold Provided is a process for recovery of gold from gold-bearing raw materials comprising (a) leaching said gold-bearing raw material in a chloride containing leaching solution containing a total concentration of less than 120 g/L of halide ions, whereby the total concentration of chloride ions is less than 120 g/L of to dissolve gold and to obtain a leach solution comprising gold in solution; and simultaneously contacting the leach solution comprising gold in solution with a re-sorptive material to obtain a leach solution comprising gold-bearing re-sorptive material; and (b) recovering gold and optionally silver from the said gold-bearing re-sorptive material.
US10669604B2	Bolt A bolt is provided that has high strength and excellent hydrogen embrittlement resistance characteristics. A bolt according to an embodiment of the present invention consists of, in mass %, C: 0.32 to 0.39%, Si: 0.15% or less, Mn: 0.40 to 0.65%, P: 0.020% or less, S: 0.020% or less, Cr: 0.85 to 1.25%, Al: 0.005 to 0.060%, Ti: 0.010 to 0.050%, B: 0.0010 to 0.0030%, N: 0.0015 to 0.0080%, O: 0.0015% or less, Mo: 0 to 0.05%, V: 0 to 0.05%, Cu: 0 to 0.50%, Ni: 0 to 0.30%, and Nb: 0 to 0.05%, with the balance being Fe and impurities. The bolt satisfies Formula (1) and Formula (2), and has a tensile strength of 1000 to 1300 MPa and satisfies Formula (3). 4.9≤10C+Si+2Mn+Cr+4Mo+5V≤6.1 (1) Mn/Cr≤0.55 (2) [dissolved Cr]/Cr≥0.70 (3)
US10669603B2	Flat steel product with an Al-coating, method for producing the same, steel component and method for producing the same A flat steel product for hot forming may be produced from a steel substrate that includes a steel comprising 0.1-3% by weight Mn and up to 0.01% by weight B, along with a protective coating that is applied to the steel substrate. The protective coating may be based on Al and may contain up to 20% by weight of other alloy elements. Also disclosed are methods for producing such flat steel products, steel components, and methods for producing steel components. Absorption of hydrogen is minimized during heating necessary for hot forming. This is achieved at least in part through an alloy constituent of 0.1-0.5% by weight of at least one alkaline earth or transition metal in the protective coating, wherein an oxide of the alkaline earth or transition metal is formed on an outer surface of the protective coating during hot forming of the flat steel product.
US10669598B2	Catalytic biomass deconstruction The present invention provides processes for catalytically converting biomass to oxygenated compounds suitable for use in bioreforming processes.
US10669595B2	Oligonucleotide primer composition Oligonucleotide primer useful for synthesizing a cDNA copy of HIV-1 nucleic acids from a broad range of HIV-1 subtypes, including M group and O group variants.
US10669590B2	PIK3CA fusions The invention provides PIK3CA (phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase, catalytic subunit alpha) gene fusions, and fragments of those gene fusions. The invention further provides methods of diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders associated with PIK3CA fusions, such as conditions mediated by PIK3CA aberrant expression or activity, or overexpression of PIK3CA.
US10669589B2	Method to determine responsiveness of cancer to epidermal growth factor receptor targeting treatments Disclosed herein are methods and reagents for determining the responsiveness of cancer to an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeting treatment. The detection of these mutations will allow for the administration of gefitinib, erlotinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors to those patients most likely to respond to the drug.
US10669588B2	Methods for sub-typing and treating cancer This invention relates to a novel approach for the identification and stratification of subtypes of cancer, particularly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The invention furthermore relates to a novel approach with respect to the treatment of cancer, particularly pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
US10669582B2	Massive parallel method for decoding DNA and RNA This invention provides methods for attaching a nucleic acid to a solid surface and for sequencing nucleic acid by detecting the identity of each nucleotide analogue after the nucleotide analogue is incorporated into a growing strand of DNA in a polymerase reaction. The invention also provides nucleotide analogues which comprise unique labels attached to the nucleotide analogue through a cleavable linker, and a cleavable chemical group to cap the —OH group at the 3′-position of the deoxyribose.
US10669579B2	DNA sequencing with stacked nanopores A sensing device includes a stack of dielectric layers having conductive materials disposed between the dielectric layers. A nanopore is disposed through the stacks of dielectric layers and separates the conductive materials to provide electrodes on opposite sides of the nanopore. Contacts connect to each of the electrodes.
US10669576B2	Systems and methods for fluorescence detection with a movable detection module A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement.
US10669573B2	Confirmation test for primary nucleic acid amplification products in a continuous reaction setup and immediate analysis via immunochromatographic methods The invention relates to a method for confirming an amplified nucleic acid target sequence (target sequence), preferably from human samples, during a multiplication reaction in a collective and continuous reaction batch as a one-pot process, wherein the confirmation of the target sequence amplification product is obtained by means of a hapten-pair-marked artificial template amplification product. The artificial template sequence is amplified and optionally marked by means of the 5′-cleavage products of the at least one target-sequence-specific FEN probe. The 5′-cleavage product of the at least one target-sequence-specific FEN probe is obtained only if the FEN probe hybridizes, by means of the target-sequence-specific 3′ sequence thereof, to a complementary sequence segment of the at least one target sequence. The detection of the obtained plurality of template amplification products occurs distinctly and preferably by means of immunochromatographic methods.
US10669571B2	Compositions and methods for targeted depletion, enrichment, and partitioning of nucleic acids using CRISPR/Cas system proteins Provided herein are methods and compositions for depleting targeted nucleic acid sequences from a sample, enriching for sequences of interest from a sample, and/or partitioning of sequences from a sample. The methods and compositions are applicable to biological, clinical, forensic, and environmental samples.
US10669570B2	Sample indexing for single cells Disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and kits for sample identification. A sample indexing composition can comprise, for example, a protein binding reagent associated with a sample indexing oligonucleotide. Different sample indexing compositions can include sample indexing oligonucleotides with different sequences. Sample origin of cells can be identified based on the sequences of the sample indexing oligonucleotides. Sample indexing oligonucleotides can be barcoded using barcoded and lengthened using daisy-chaining primers.
US10669565B2	Coenzyme-linked glucose dehydrogenase and polynucleotide encoding the same The present invention provides members that produce on a large scale a coenzyme-linked glucose dehydrogenase which has excellent substrate-recognizing ability toward glucose while providing low action on maltose. The present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a soluble coenzyme-linked glucose dehydrogenase that catalyzes the oxidation of glucose in the presence of an electron acceptor and has an activity toward maltose of 5% or lower; a polypeptide encoded by the nucleotide sequence of the polynucleotide; a recombinant vector carrying the polynucleotide; a transformed cell produced using the recombinant vector; a method for producing a polypeptide comprising culturing the transformed cell and collecting from the cultivated products a polypeptide that links to FAD to exert the glucose dehydration activity; a method for determination of glucose using the polypeptide; a reagent composition for determination of glucose; and a biosensor.
US10669563B2	Method for the production of protein complexes and vaccine compositions comprising the same The present invention relates to methods for the production of heat shock protein complexes for use in vaccine compositions. In particular, there is provided a method for increasing the level and immunogenicity of heat shock protein complexes produced in cells by subjecting the cells to specific stress inducing stimuli. The invention further extends to the use of heat shock protein complexes produced according to the methods of the invention in the preparation of vaccine compositions for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and cancerous conditions.
US10669562B2	High efficiency gene transfer and expression in mammalian cells by a multiple transfection procedure of MAR sequences The present invention relates to purified and isolated DNA sequences having protein production increasing activity and more specifically to the use of matrix attachment regions (MARs) for increasing protein production activity in a eukaryotic cell. Also disclosed is a method for the identification of said active regions, in particular MAR nucleotide sequences, and the use of these characterized active MAR sequences in a new multiple transfection method.
US10669559B2	CRISPR enabled multiplexed genome engineering Described herein are methods and vectors for rational, multiplexed manipulation of chromosomes within open reading frames (e.g., in protein libraries) or any segment of a chromosome in a cell or population of cells, in which various CRISPR systems are used.
US10669557B2	Targeted deletion of cellular DNA sequences Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted deletion of double-stranded DNA. The compositions include fusion proteins comprising a cleavage domain (or cleavage half-domain) and an engineered zinc finger domain, and polynucleotides encoding same. Methods for targeted deletion include introduction of such fusion proteins, or polynucleotides encoding same, into a cell such that two targeted cleavage events occur. Subsequent cellular repair mechanisms result in deletion of sequences between the two cleavage sites.
US10669556B2	Insect inhibitory toxin family active against hemipteran and/or lepidopteran insects The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
US10669553B2	Compositions and methods for producing starch with novel functionality This invention disclosure relates to novel maize starch. The starch can be made from the newly developed waxy sugary-2 double-mutant maize that has low activity of Granule Bound Starch Synthase I (GBSSI), which results in low amylose level. The starch from newly developed waxy sugary-2 double-mutant is freeze-thaw stable and has high viscosity. In comparison with the starch of the existing waxy sugary-2 double-mutant maize, the new waxy sugary-2 double-mutant maize starch showed, inter alia, improved pasting profile, starch granule integrity, larger starch granule size, and higher viscosity.
US10669545B2	Tumor cell malignant transformation suppressor and anti-tumor agent The present invention provides an anti-tumor agent and a suppressor for suppressing malignant transformation such as acquisition of metastatic ability or acquisition of apoptosis resistance of a tumor cell. The present invention provides a tumor cell malignant transformation suppressor, including a substance suppressing or inhibiting Zic5 gene functions as an active ingredient to suppress or inhibit acquisition of metastatic ability or acquisition of apoptosis resistance of a tumor cell; a method of suppressing tumor cell malignant transformation of animals other than humans, including suppressing or inhibiting Zic5 gene functions to suppress or inhibit acquisition of metastatic ability or acquisition of apoptosis resistance of a tumor cell; an anti-tumor agent including a substance suppressing or inhibiting Zic5 gene functions as an active ingredient, in which the agent is used in prostate cancer therapy; and a marker for tumor cell malignancy consisting of the expression level of Zic5 gene.
US10669543B2	Methods to prevent or treat periodontitis or peri-implantitis Compositions and methods to prevent, inhibit or treat aveolar or periodontal bone loss, enhance bone regeneration, prevent, inhibit or treat peri-implantitis or periodontitis, e.g., periodontitis or peri-implantitis associated with bone loss, or to prevent, inhibit or treat osteoarthritis are provided.
US10669541B2	Means and methods for the generation of mammalian producer cells for the production of recombinant proteins Methods for generating mammalian cells characterized by an increased concentration of at least one of miR-15, miR-16, and miR-34 for producing proteins at an industrial scale are provided. Methods for using the mammalian cells, in particular for the production of proteins of interest, are also provided.
US10669540B2	CRISPR enzymes and systems The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered DNA or RNA-targeting systems comprising a novel DNA or RNA-targeting CRISPR effector protein and at least one targeting nucleic acid component like a guide RNA.
US10669535B2	Methods for the isolation of extracellular vesicles and other bioparticles from urine and other biofluids Compositions and methods for the isolation of protein-nucleic acid complexes and microvesicles (collectively referred to as “bioparticles”) released by mammalian cells into body fluids or cell culture media are provided. Isolated bioparticles of the invention contain biological molecules that are useful as diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers or for identification of therapeutic targets (e.g., disease or disorder-associated miRNAs). The isolation of biological molecules as described herein results in purification and concentration of the molecules. Methods for producing bio fluids that are free of detectable bioparticles, that are largely depleted of bioparticles, or that possess a reduced concentration of bioparticles compared to a bio fluid starting material (collectively termed “bioparticle-depleted”) are also provided. Isolation of bioparticle-depleted biofluid is useful, e.g., in experimental systems where it is desirable to use a biofluid that does not contain endogenous bioparticles, or has been substantially depleted of endogenous bioparticles, from the source material.
US10669531B2	Cell-permeable Cre (iCP-Cre) recombinant protein and use thereof The iCP-Cre recombinant protein of the present invention could mediate inactivation of a target genes, it may be used for the production of a conditional knockout mouse and be applied to investigation of the function and activation of the gene.
US10669529B2	Method for inducing vascular endothelial cells Provided is a method for producing vascular endothelial cells from pluripotent stem cells, the method comprising the following steps (i) to (iii): (i) a step of culturing pluripotent stem cells in a culture medium comprising a BMP, on a culture vessel coated with a first matrix, to produce mesodermal progenitor cells; (ii) a step of dissociating the resulting cells into single cells; and (iii) a step of culturing the resulting cells in a culture medium comprising VEGF, on a culture vessel coated with a second matrix selected from the group consisting of laminin-411 or a fragment thereof, laminin-511 or a fragment thereof, Matrigel, type IV collagen and fibronectin.
US10669528B2	Methods and compositions relating to hematopoietic stem cell expansion, enrichment, and maintenance The methods and compositions described herein relate to producing, expanding, enriching, and/or maintaining hematopoietic stem cells ex vivo by treating the cells with an agent(s) that exhibits two or more activities selected from modulation of histone methylation; inhibition of TGFβ signaling; inhibition of p38 signaling; activation of canonical Wnt signaling; and modulation of histone acetylation. In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells.
US10669525B2	Method for producing three-dimensional cell aggregates Means which enables preparation of a thick cell aggregate by a simple process without an operation of detaching and stacking of cells is disclosed. The method for preparing a three-dimensional cell aggregate by the present invention comprises: a cell encasing step of placing a cell suspension in a cell container; and a pressure application step of applying pressure to cells in the container. The cell encasing step and the pressure application step may be carried out a plurality of times. By the present invention, a thick, robust cell aggregate can be obtained by a simple operation of applying pressure to a cell suspension or a medium containing cells. Since the method does not require an operation of stacking a plurality of cell sheets, the cells are hardly damaged, and the conditions of the cells can be favorably maintained, so that the cells can be advantageously used as a tissue piece for transplantation.
US10669524B2	Large scale cell culture system for making meat and associated products Provided is a large-scale cell culture system for producing products without harming animals. Also provided is a method for making meat products using this cell culture system. Further provided is a method for making personal care products using this cell culture system, as well as a method for making nutritional supplements using this cell culture system.
US10669521B2	Pre-fabricated multi-modal bioenergy systems and methods Embodiments of this invention provide an apparatus that allows for the biodegrading of materials including food waste, food service paper products, wet waste, paper cardboard, landscape waste, and other organic solids using a prefabricated, multi-modal, portable, modular system that includes a series of bio-mimicry vessels in multiple mode deployment.
US10669520B2	Automated bioreactor sampling and glucose monitoring system Disclosed herein is an improved automatic sampling and biochemical monitoring system for a microbial or cell culture or a biochemical reaction in a bioreactor.
US10669518B2	Method and system for providing buffer solutions A method for delivering a processing solution includes providing a concentrated processing solution in a bioprocess container, the concentrated processing solution being produced at a first site. The method also includes combining the concentrated processing solution with a biopolymer containing solution produced in a bioreactor at a second site different from the first site. In some embodiments, the processing solution is a buffer for processing products of cells cultured in a bioreactor. A system and a pharmaceutical production facility for carrying out the method is also provided.
US10669517B2	Apparatus for accelerating reproduction of odor from air-conditioner and method for the same The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method that can accelerate reproduction of odor from an air-conditioner by segmenting microorganisms, a temperature/humidity condition and nutrients for metabolism of the microorganisms as conditions for reproducing the odor from the air-conditioner and setting the segmented microorganisms, a temperature/humidity condition and nutrients for metabolism of the microorganisms according to an accelerated condition thereof.
US10669515B2	Fluid mixing system with laterally displaced flexible drive lines and methods of use A fluid mixing system includes a container bounding a compartment and extending between a first end and an opposing second end. An elongated first drive line and second drive line are disposed within the compartment of the container and are rotatable therein. At least one tie extends between the first drive line and the second drive line so as to maintain at least a portion of the first drive line and the second drive line at lateral spaced apart positions within the compartment. An impeller or other mixing element can be coupled to the drive lines.
US10669513B2	Compositions and methods for handling potential prion contamination A composition and method of treatment for handling potential prion contamination of surfaces is disclosed. The products include and the treatment uses products that include at least one prion digester enzyme selected from a serine protease in solution with a non-ionic surfactant, a hydrotrope and high purity water
US10669512B2	Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
US10669511B2	Detergent compositions, lipase variants and polynucleotides encoding same The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising lipase variants. The present invention also relates to lipase variants and polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
US10669510B2	Concentrated detergent composition for the improved removal of starch in warewashing applications The invention provides a concentrated detergent composition comprising alkali metal carbonate, alkali metal percarbonate, and a peroxidation catalyst according to formula (I) [(LpMq)nXr]Ys, wherein each L independently is an organic ligand containing at least three nitrogen atoms that coordinate with the metal M; M is Mn or Fe; each X independently is a coordinating or bridging group selected from the group consisting of H2O, OH−, SH−, HO2−, O2−, O22−, S2−, F−, Cl−, Br−, I−, NO3−, NO2−, SO42−, SO32−, PO43−, N3−, CN−, NR3, NCS−, RCN, RS−, RCO2−, RO−, and with R being hydrogen or a C1 to C6 alkyl group; p is an integer from 1 to 4; q is an integer from 1 to 2; r is an integer from 0 to 6; Y is a counter ion; and s is the number of counter ions. The invention also relates to the use of said concentrated detergent composition as a warewashing detergent for the removal of starch soil.
US10669509B2	Fragrance compositions and air care devices The present invention aims a new fragrance composition comprising a fragrance compound and a solvent or carrier, wherein at least 10% by weight based on the total weight of solvent and carrier of the fragrance composition is one or more specific low vapor pressure volatile organic compound (VOC). The new fragrance composition is particularly well adapted to air care devices like wicking or electrical systems (plug-in, reed diffusers . . . ).
US10669503B2	Corrosion inhibiting hydraulic fluid additive Corrosion inhibiting hydraulic fluid additives, kits, and methods are disclosed. The hydraulic fluid additive may be adapted for use with brake fluid in vehicular brake systems. The kits may include an additive, a hydraulic fluid tester, and/or correlated information on test results and hydraulic fluid service actions.
US10669502B2	Solvent composition, cleaning method, coating film-forming composition, and method of forming a coating film There are provided a solvent composition containing tDCE, which does not exert an adverse effect on the global environment, has high solubility and incombustibility, and can maintain initial incombustibility even in use accompanied by a phase change, a cleaning method using the solvent composition, a coating film-forming composition including the solvent composition, and a method of forming a homogeneous coating film using the coating film-forming composition. A solvent composition includes: tDCE; a first HFE having a boiling point of 40 to 65° C.; and a second HFE having a boiling point of 70 to 120° C., in which a ratio of tDCE is 65 to 80 mass %, a ratio of the first HFE is 5 to 25 mass %, and a ratio of the second HFE is 5 to 25 mass % with respect to a total amount of tDCE, the first HFE, and the second HFE.
US10669499B2	Ether compounds and related compositions In some embodiments, a compound has the formula (I) where: R1 and R2 are alkyl or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, cycloalkyl; R3, R4 and R5 are H or alkyl (formula II); R6 is alkyl or where: R7 and R8 are H, alkyl or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, cycloalkyl; R9 is H or alkyl; X is alkylene or is absent; and p is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and m and n are 0, 1, 2 or 3 provided that m is 0 when R4 and R5 are H. The compound is suitable for use as a base stock which provides low volatility for a given viscosity profile. The compound may be used in a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine.
US10669496B2	Diesel detergent without a low molecular weight penalty The composition of the present invention related to a quaternary ammonium salt detergent and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce diesel injector deposits and remove or clean up existing deposits on the diesel injectors.
US10669495B2	Solid fuel composition formed from mixed solid waste Systems and methods of producing a solid fuel composition are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods for producing a solid fuel composition by heating and mixing a solid waste mixture to a maximum temperature sufficient to melt the mixed plastics within the solid waste mixture is disclosed.
US10669494B2	Slag discharge system, gasifier provided with same, and method for operating slag discharge system A system is disclosed provided with: a slag bath that retains slag cooling water and receives slag; a slag cooling water feed line and a slag pump outlet via which the slag and the slag cooling water are pumped and fed to a slag separation device; a circulation pump that forms a water flow for pumping out the slag; a slag cooling water circulation line linking from the slag separation device to the slag bath; a reverse flow line that causes the slag cooling water dispensed from the circulation pump to flow in reverse in the slag cooling water feed line; a selective supply unit capable of selectively supplying the slag cooling water dispensed from the circulation pump to the slag cooling water circulation line and the reverse flow line; and a water supply line, one end of which is connected to the slag cooling water feed line.
US10669488B2	Hydrocarbon pyrolysis The invention relates to hydrocarbon pyrolysis, to equipment and materials useful for hydrocarbon pyrolysis, to processes for carrying out hydrocarbon pyrolysis, and to the use of hydrocarbon pyrolysis for, e.g., hydrocarbon upgrading.
US10669487B2	Process and apparatus for reducing thermal shock in a hydrocarbon steam cracking furnace A method and apparatus of reducing thermal shock in one or more radiant tubes of a pyrolysis furnace is provided. The apparatus is a furnace comprising a blower and blower bypass conduit providing separate fluid communication paths for flue gas from the convection section to a natural draft flue gas stack. The method comprises the steps of: redirecting at least a portion of the flue gas through the blower bypass conduit when a blower shut-off event is indicated as well as reducing the firing rate of the furnace.
US10669485B2	Integrated process for producing anode grade coke The invention relates to processes for producing anode grade coke from whole crude oil. The invention is accomplished by first deasphalting a feedstock, followed by processing resulting DAO and asphalt fractions. The DAO fraction is hydrotreated or hydrocracked, resulting in removal of sulfur and hydrocarbons, which boil at temperatures over 370° C., and gasifying the asphalt portion in one embodiment. This embodiment includes subjecting hydrotreated and/or unconverted DAO fractions to delayed coking. In an alternate embodiment, rather than gasifying the asphalt portion, it is subjected to delayed coking in a separate reaction chamber. Any coke produced via delayed coking can be gasified.
US10669484B2	Process of preparing a light modulation element The present invention relates to a process of preparing a light modulation element of the PS-ULH (polymer stabilised ULH) type, which allows to reduce the operational voltage and allows to improve the switching time of the light modulation element.
US10669482B2	Liquid crystal composition, liquid crystal cured layer, and method for producing said liquid crystal cured layer A liquid crystal composition including a polymerizable liquid crystal compound capable of expressing birefringence with reverse wavelength distribution and a surfactant containing a fluorine atom, a 1-octanol/water partition coefficient of the surfactant being less than 5.0.
US10669480B2	Phosphorescent phosphor A phosphorescent phosphor having a high afterglow luminance is provided. The phosphorescent phosphor comprises, as a matrix, a compound represented by MAl2O4, the metal element represented by M comprising Sr, Mg and Ba, and the phosphorescent phosphor containing, Eu as an activator, and Dy as a co-activator, wherein the content of Eu, in terms of molar ratio, is 0.001≤Eu/(M+Eu+Dy)≤0.05; the content of Dy, in terms of molar ratio, is 0.004≤Dy/(M+Eu+Dy)≤0.06; the content of Mg, in terms of molar ratio, is 0.02≤Mg/(M+Eu+Dy)≤0.1; the content of Ba, in terms of molar ratio, is 0.03≤Ba/(M+Eu+Dy)≤0.15; and the phosphorescent phosphor contains at least one alkali metal element of the group consisting of Li, Na, K and rubidium (Rb). Mg and Ba as well as the alkali metal element(s) contained in the phosphorescent phosphor provide an excellent phosphorescent phosphor having a high afterglow luminance.
US10669477B2	Quantum dot and method for manufacturing the same A method for manufacturing a quantum dot and a quantum dot are provided. The method includes adding a core semiconductor precursor solution into a seed composition solution. The seed composition solution includes a seed composition, and the seed composition is a dendrimer-metal nanoparticle composite. The core semiconductor precursor solution includes a first semiconductor ion and a second semiconductor ion. The method also includes carrying out a first synthesis reaction to form a core semiconductor material wrapping the seed composition. The core semiconductor material is formed by combining the first semiconductor ion with the second semiconductor ion.
US10669476B2	Potassium fluoromanganate for use as raw material of manganese-activated complex fluoride phosphor and manganese-activated complex fluoride phosphor production method using same The purpose of the present invention is to provide a potassium fluoromanganate for use as a raw material for a manganese-activated complex fluoride phosphor, from which a manganese-activated complex fluoride phosphor having good fluorescence properties and reliability can be produced.The potassium fluoromanganate of the present invention is characterized in that, in an orbital electron binding energy spectrum diagram for manganese obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, a ratio (signal intensity value A/signal intensity value B) between a signal intensity value A obtained by subtracting a background value from a maximum signal intensity value for binding energy values within the range from 643.0 eV or more to 644.0 eV or less, and a signal intensity value B obtained by subtracting the background value from a maximum signal intensity value for binding energy values within the range from 645.0 eV or more to 646.0 eV or less, is greater than 0 and no greater than 0.9.
US10669474B2	Light source unit, and display and lighting device each including same A light source unit includes: a light emitting body; and a color conversion film including an organic luminescent material configured to convert at least a part of incident light incident from the light emitting body into light having a wavelength longer than a wavelength of the incident light. The light emitting body includes a light source, and a layer including a green phosphor and formed on the light source. The organic luminescent material has a light emission wavelength peak in a wavelength region of 580 nm or longer and 750 nm or shorter.
US10669473B2	Organic molecules for use in optoelectronic components The invention relates to organic molecules having a structure of formula 1 AF1-(Separator)m-AF2 Formula 1 wherein: m is 0 or 1; AF1 is a first chemical entity, having a conjugated system, in particular at least six conjugated electrons (e.g., in the form of at least one aromatic system); AF2 is a second chemical entity, having a conjugated system, in particular at least six conjugated π electrons (e.g., in the form of at least one aromatic system); with AF1≠AF2; wherein AF1 has a structure of formula 2-1: wherein FG is selected from the group consisting of CR2F, CF3, CF2R, SF5, N—(CF3)1, N—(CF3)2, O—CF3, S—CF3 and CF2CO2R; n=1 to 5; o=1 to 5; n+o=5; p=0 or 1; R′=linking point on the separator, linking point on the chemical entity AF2 or a radical R; wherein one R′ represents a linking point on the separator or on the chemical entity AF2.
US10669462B2	Abrasives, polishing composition, and polishing method Abrasives, a polishing composition, and a polishing method that can reduce undulation of an outer surface of a resin coating by polishing with reduced occurrence of polishing flaws. The polishing composition includes abrasives of aluminium oxide particles having a specific surface area of 5 m2/g or more and 50 m2/g or less and an average secondary particle diameter of 0.05 μm or more and 4.8 μm or less. This polishing composition can be used for polishing an outer surface of the resin coating.
US10669461B2	Shaped abrasive particles and method of making A method of making shaped abrasive particles including forming an abrasive flake comprising a plurality of precursor shaped abrasive particles and a frangible support joining the precursor shaped abrasive particles together; transporting the abrasive flake through a rotary kiln to sinter the abrasive flake; and breaking the sintered abrasive flake into individual shaped abrasive particles. The method is useful to make small shaped abrasive particles having insufficient mass to be efficiently individually sintered in a rotary kiln without joining two or more of the shaped abrasive particles together.
US10669460B2	Epoxy-silicone hybrid sealant composition with low shrinkage and lower postcuring properties with chemical resistance for aerospace applications In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a sealant precursor, comprising a first part (A) comprising (a1) an epoxy curing agent having an amine equivalent weight of at least 150 grams per mole of amine equivalents; (b1) a first epoxy curative; a second part (B) comprising (a2) a blend of epoxy resins comprising at least one bisphenol A epoxy resins and at least one bisphenol F epoxy resin; (b2) at least one silicone-based resin comprising epoxy functionalities; (c2) optionally, a toughener.
US10669458B2	Thermosetting epoxy resin composition and production method for same Provided is a thermosetting epoxy resin composition, including: an epoxy resin; a latent curing agent which is porous particles formed of a polyurea resin and supporting an aluminum chelate; and boric acid.
US10669457B2	Adhered structure and method for production thereof The present invention provides an adhered structure in which members of the same or different materials are adhered to each other with a high adhesive strength and a method for producing the adhered structure. The adhered structure of the present invention comprises a first solid member, a second solid member, and an adhesive member. The first solid member and the second solid member are adhered to each other through the adhesive member. The adhesive member contains a polymer. The polymer is chemically bonded to the first solid member and the second solid member.
US10669455B2	Pressure-sensitive adhesive strip The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive strip composed of at least three layers, comprising an inner layer F composed of a non-extensible film carrier, a layer SK1 composed of a self-adhesive composition arranged on one of the surfaces of the film carrier layer F and based on a vinylaromatic block copolymer composition foamed with microballoons, a layer SK2 composed of a self-adhesive composition arranged on the opposite surface of the film carrier layer F from the layer SK1 and based on a vinylaromatic block copolymer composition foamed with microballoons, where the mean diameter of the voids formed by the microballoons in the self-adhesive composition layers SK1 and SK2 is independently 20 to 60 μm.
US10669453B2	Protrusion patch, method of installation and use, and measurement of quality A patch is provided and described that can be used with the installation of a cured-in-place structural liner in a conduit when the conduit has protrusions into the conduit. The patch is made with similar material to the liner, or felt, and is impregnated with epoxy. The patch may be shaped to more closely match the anticipated curve of the outer surface of the liner. Tools for the installation of the patches, a method of use, and tools for measuring the quality of the installation of the patch before the installation of the structural liner, are also described.
US10669451B2	Adhered roof structure with two component adhesives A roof structure comprises a roof membrane and a roof substrate. A first surface of the roof membrane is adhered to the roof substrate by a two component adhesive, the adhesive being capable of adhering the first surface of the roof membrane to the roof substrate without the use of a high VOC solvent. The two component adhesive includes a Michael donor and a Michael acceptor, and the Michael donor and the Michael acceptor react to form an adhesive film.
US10669448B2	Silane endcapped polyamide resins Disclosed herein are compounds having the formula: R1—(CO—NH—R2—R3)n and polymers made by moisture curing the compound. R1 is an organic group, a dimeric fatty acid chain, a dimeric linoleic fatty acid chain, a trimeric fatty acid chain, a saturated form of any thereof, a residue of a phenalkamine compound, or a residue of a polyamine. Each R2 is an aliphatic group or an aminoaliphatic group. Each R3 comprises an alkoxysilane group. The value n is a positive integer. The compound may be made by reacting a polyester with an amine having an alkoxysilane group or reacting a polyacid with an isocyanate having an alkoxysilane group. Also disclose are compounds made by reacting an amido amine with an epoxy compound.
US10669446B2	Water-based coating composition An aqueous coating composition containing an acrylic-modified polyester resin (A) and a reactive-group-containing resin (B), the acrylic-modified polyester resin (A) comprising as a monomer component constituting the acrylic part, a polyoxyalkylene group-containing unsaturated monomer having a weight average molecular weight of 400 or more, and the proportion of compounds having 6 or more carbon atoms of the total amount of the polyester-constituting components being 50 mass % or more.
US10669444B2	Coating formulation with an open time additive The present invention relates to a coating composition which is a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and a phenyl glycidyl ether adduct of maltodextrin. The composition of the present invention is useful for improving open time in coatings formulations.
US10669439B2	Resin for active energy ray curable ink, composition for active energy ray curable ink, active energy ray curable ink, and cured film A resin for an active energy ray curable ink contains a rosin-modified unsaturated polyester resin (A). The rosin-modified unsaturated polyester resin (A) is a reaction product of a material component containing rosins (a), α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids (b), and polyols (c); the mole ratio of an unsaturated bond based on the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids (b) with respect to the total amount of the material component is 0.50 mol/kg or more and 2.00 mol/kg or less; the rosins (a) contain a stabilization-treated rosin at a ratio of 90 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the rosins (a); the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids (b) contain α,β-unsaturated dicarboxylic acids; and the polyols (c) contain a trihydric or more alcohol.
US10669436B1	Multifunctional paints and caulks with controllable electromagnetic properties An electrically conductive paint/caulk is disclosed that may be applied by spraying, rolling, and/or brushing using conventional techniques/may be dispensed from a tube. The electrically conductive paint/caulk has a plurality of metal-coated fibers precision chopped to short lengths, optionally a plurality of conductive filament structures having a high-aspect ratio, and a polymer base. The metal-coated fibers and optional conductive filament structures are dispersed uniformly within the polymer base to create a complex electron transport system facilitating conductivity sufficient for a full range of electromagnetic properties including electrostatic dissipation, electrostatic discharge, and shielding. The complex electron transport system created facilitates the full range of electromagnetic properties with lower loadings of conductors, reduces viscosity, and the additional unloaded portion of paint/caulk receives other multifunctional additives.
US10669435B2	Process for producing an antibacterial coating composition for implants A process for producing an antibacterial coating composition for implants. The process includes the steps i) reaction of a monomer A which is based on (meth)acrylic acid and contains at least one epoxide with a polyguanidine by reaction of an amino group of the polyguanidine with the epoxide to give a (meth)acrylic acid-polyguanidine macromolecule and ii) polymerization of the (meth)acrylic acid-polyguanidine macromolecule with a monomer B which contains at least one polymerizable double bond and at least one phosphonate group by free-radical polymerization of the (meth)acrylic acid unit and the double bond.
US10669434B2	Corrosion resistant coatings for metal surfaces A novel solution of an amine carboxylate. type of vapor phase migratory corrosion inhibitor (VCI), suitable for use as part of a corrosion resistant coating for metal surfaces. The solution contains a high concentration of the amine carboxylate VCI, thus facilitating, on application of the coating, a dry film coat containing an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of the amine carboxylate VCI.
US10669428B2	Manufacturing method for porous thermal insulation coating layer, porous thermal insulation coating layer and internal combustion engine using the same Disclosed are a manufacturing method for a porous thermal insulation coating layer, a porous thermal insulation coating layer with substantially reduced thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity and an internal combustion engine including the porous thermal insulation coating layer thereby having excellent durability.
US10669425B2	One-pot synthesis of reactive deep black A one-pot synthesis for preparing an aqueous reactive black mixture includes a) dissolving 2-[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]ethanesulfonic acid (vinyl sulphone parabase ester) in water; b) diazotizing the dissolved vinyl sulphone parabase ester using excess nitrous acid or using excess nitrite and an acid, resulting in a diazonium salt and remaining nitrous acid; c) quenching the remaining nitrous acid with sulfamic acid; d) coupling the diazonium salt of step c) with 4-amino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid (H-acid) until the reaction is complete, resulting in Reactive Black 5 (RB 5) and remaining diazonium salt, e) coupling the remaining diazonium salt with 7-acetamido-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (acetyl-J-acid) until the reaction is complete resulting in Reactive Orange 78 (RO 78); and f) obtaining the aqueous reactive black mixture.
US10669421B2	Cross-linkable silicone compositions for producing highly transparent molded parts by means of ballistic methods Complex shaped bodies of silicone are produced by ballistic 3D DOD printing by employing a silicone resin-based composition curable by hydrosilylation, which exhibits a high shear thinning behavior and a rapid viscosity recovery rate alter removal of shear.
US10669417B2	Recyclate blends Compositions comprising recyclate blends of polymer recyclate and polyester additives are described. In certain embodiments, the polyester additive is a PHA such as a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 8.5-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is mixed with the recyclate polymer at concentrations of 10-50% by weight of the recyclate blend. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles made from the recyclate blends.
US10669416B2	Thermoplastic resin composition and molded article in which same is used The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and carbon black (B), wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) contains a graft copolymer (C) in which a vinyl-based polymer is grafted to a rubber-like polymer, the carbon black (B) has a volume average particle size of secondary particles of 200 nm or more, and a proportion of secondary particles having a particle size of 800 nm or more with respect to the entire secondary particles of less than 20% by volume, and a content of the carbon black (B) is from 0.1 to 3.0 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (A).
US10669411B2	Flame-retardant resin composition and metal cable, optical fiber cable, and molded article using the same A flame-retardant resin composition containing a base resin composed of polyethylene and an acid-modified polyolefin, aluminum hydroxide, a silicone compound, and a fatty acid-containing compound. The flame-retardant resin composition may contain polyethylene with a density of 912.4 kg/m3 or less. The base resin may contain an amount of polyethylene of the range 80 to 99% by mass, the amount of the acid-modified polyolefin in the base resin is of the range 1 to 20% by mass. To 100 parts by mass of the base resin, the aluminum hydroxide may be added in an amount of the range 5 to 190 parts by mass, the silicone compound may be added in an amount of the range 1.5 to 10 parts by mass, and the fatty acid-containing compound may be added in an amount of the range 5 to 20 parts by mass.
US10669409B2	Rubber composition and pneumatic tire including the same A rubber composition includes a diene rubber (A), a silica (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and an acid-modified polyolefin (D); the diene rubber (A) containing not less than 30 mass % of an aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer rubber; the acid-modified polyolefin (D) having at least one type of repeating unit selected from the group consisting of propylene, 1-butene, and 1-octene; a content of the silica (B) being from 5 to 150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A); and a total content of the silane coupling agent (C) and the acid-modified polyolefin being from 5 to 30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A). Such rubber composition is capable of achieving both excellent vulcanization properties and low heat build-up. A pneumatic tire includes such rubber composition.
US10669402B2	Fibers treated with polymerization compounds and fiber reinforced composites made therefrom Methods of making fiber reinforced composite articles are described. The methods may include treating fibers with a sizing composition that includes a polymerization compound, and introducing the treated fibers to a pre-polymerized composition. The combination of the treated fibers and pre-polymerized composition may then undergo a temperature adjustment to a polymerization temperature at which the pre-polymerized composition polymerizes into a plastic around the fibers to form the fiber-reinforced composite article. Techniques for introducing the treated fibers to the pre-polymerized composition may include pultrusion, filament winding, reactive injection molding (RIM), structural reactive injection molding (SRIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), long fiber injection (LFI), sheet molding compound (SMC) molding, bulk molding compound (BMC) molding, a spray-up application, and/or a hand lay-up application, among other techniques.
US10669400B1	Multifunctional phosphated polyphenols, thermoplastics, and thermosetting resins A method for preparing fire resistant polymeric materials including, providing at least one first polyphenol having three or more phenolic groups, reacting at least one first polyphenol having three or more phenolic groups with at least one halophosphate and at least one first base to produce at least one second phenol having at least one phosphate group, and converting at least one second phenol having at least one phosphate group to a thermoplastic or thermosetting fire resistant polymeric material.
US10669399B2	Conductive self-healing network Disclosed herein are self-healing conductive network compositions. The networks can contain one or more conductive polymers and one or more supramolecular complexes. The supramolecular complex can be introduced into conductive polymer matrix, resulting in a network of the two components. In this network, the nanostructured conductive polymer gel constructs a 3D network to promote the transport of electrons and mechanically reinforce the network while the supramolecular complex contributes to self-healing property and also conductivity. The networks disclosed herein are useful for various applications such as self-healing electronics, artificial skins, soft robotics and biomimetic prostheses.
US10669398B2	Flame-retardant resin composition and molded resin object The present invention is a flame-retardant resin composition comprising a cycloolefin-based polymer and a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a group consisting of a halogenated bisimide compound and a halogen-containing styrene-based resin, and may be comprising a halogen-active species scavenger, wherein a content of the halogen-containing flame retardant is 10 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cycloolefin-based polymer, and a content of the halogen-active species scavenger is less than 25 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, and a resin formed article. One aspect of the invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition having excellent flame retardance, low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent, and a resin formed article produced by forming this flame-retardant resin composition.
US10669396B2	Thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles and molded product produced from the same A thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles, and a molded product produced from the composition, includes a semi-aromatic polyamide resin; a first chelate agent that includes an amino group and at least one of a carboxylic acid and salt thereof; a second chelate agent that includes an aliphatic multivalent C1 to C10 carboxylic acid (not including a carbon atom of a carboxyl group) having 2 to 4 carboxyl groups; and a filler.
US10669389B2	Polylactic acid foam molding material, foam-molded article thereof and method for producing same The present invention economically provides a method and device for producing a high-viscosity polylactic acid foam molding material which is suitable for foam molding at a high expansion ratio, and a foam molded article having a high expansion ratio which is formed of said polylactic acid composition. A polylactic acid foam molding material having an MI value of 0.05-5, measured in accordance with JIS K7210 at 190° C. under a 21.6-kg load, is produced by physically or mechanically lowering the molecular weight and rebonding, in the presence of a supercritical inert gas, polylactic acid having a molecular weight in terms of polystyrene of 2,000,000 or higher by GPC measurement generated when three types of crosslinked polylactic acid (A), (B), and (C) having different component ratios of D and L isomers, obtained by reacting polylactic acid composed of D and L isomers with a crosslinking agent, are mixed in a weight ratio of 25-50:25-50:25-50 (where (A)+(B)+(C)=100) and the mixture is melted; and a foam molded article is produced by providing a grinding orifice on an injection molding machine or an extrusion molding machine, discharging from a die at a temperature from the softening point to 110° C., and foam molding.
US10669387B2	Thin film material for processing use Provided is a plastic thin film material, on which a process material can be applied or deposited at low cost and with high efficiency, and in which an inorganic substance powder capable of achieving a functional processing for enabling the strong adhesion of a laminated layer on the thin film material is filled at a high density. A thin film material for processing use, which contains a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic substance powder at a weight ratio of 18:82 to 50:50, and has a specific gravity of 0.60 to 1.40 inclusive and a degree of absorption of water of 0.0 to 11.0 g/m2·120 sec inclusive as measured by a Cobb method in accordance with JIS P 8140.
US10669385B2	Rubber pellet treatment Rubber pellets are coated with an anti-tack material. The anti-tack material may be comprised of a metallic stearate, such as magnesium stearate. The coated rubber pellets are loaded on to a rotational conveyance mechanism that rotates at a speed and radial amount to provide an interaction time between the rubber pellets and the anti-tack material. The coated rubber pellets may then be dried in a centrifuge dryer having a plurality of angled fins extending from a rotational shaft.
US10669383B2	Spheronized polymer particles Spheroid polymer particles are prepared from non-spheroid particles by heating the non-spheroid particles in a liquid medium to a temperature that is above the glass transition temperature or the melting temperature of the polymer and then cooling.
US10669382B2	Super absorbent polymer The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer exhibiting excellent heat stability.
US10669381B2	Method for preparing super absorbent polymer The present invention relates to a method for a super absorbent polymer. The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present invention makes it possible to provide a super absorbent polymer in which characteristics such as a centrifuge retention capacity and an absorption rate are improved in a balanced manner.
US10669380B2	Amphiphilic star-like polyether The present invention relates to amphiphilic star-like polyether. The core molecule is an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, which is further alkoxylated, first with ethylene oxide or combinations of ethylene oxide and C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, and/or glycidol, and then with a C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, or combination of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, then optionally anionically modified. The resulting amphiphilic star-like polyether thus has an inner core based on an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, an inner shell predominantly containing polyethylene oxide units, the inner shell comprising at least 3 ethylene oxide units and an outer shell predominantly containing polypropylene oxide units, the outer shell comprising at least 3 propylene oxide units. They optionally contain anionic groups instead of hydroxyl groups on the periphery of the macromolecule. The invention further relates to their use as additive in laundry formulations and to their manufacturing process.
US10669379B2	Addition-curable silicone resin composition and die attach material for optical semiconductor device Provided is a silicone resin composition having a low level of contamination to gold pad portions on an LED chip during curing of the composition and is excellent in adhesiveness to the silver lead frame on a substrate formed of a reflector member. An addition-curable silicone resin composition comprising (A-1) a linear organopolysiloxane having, per molecule, two or more alkenyl groups having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (A-2) a branched organopolysiloxane having, per molecule, two or more alkenyl groups having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (B-1) a branched organohydrogenpolysiloxane, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polysiloxane and the content of SiH group-containing organosilicon compounds having 1 to 10 silicon atoms are each in a specified range, (B-2) a linear organohydrogenpolysiloxane, wherein the content of SiH group-containing organosilicon compounds having 1 to 10 silicon atoms is in a specified range, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst.
US10669375B2	Copolycarbonate and composition comprising the same The present disclosure relates to a copolycarbonate having improved impact strength at low temperature and yellow index simultaneously, a composition including the same, and the copolycarbonate comprising: an aromatic polycarbonate-based first repeating unit, an aromatic polycarbonate-based second repeating unit having at least one siloxane bond, and an aromatic polycarbonate-based third repeating unit having at least one siloxane bond containing fluoro-substituted C1-15 alkyl.
US10669373B2	Beta-propiolactone based copolymers containing biogenic carbon, methods for their production and uses thereof Provided herein are methods and systems for producing biodegradable beta-propiolactone-based polyester polymers from renewable EO and CO on an industrial scale.
US10669372B2	Piezoelectric actuator A piezoelectric actuator is provided, including a vibration plate, a piezoelectric layer, a plurality of individual electrodes arranged in two arrays, first and second common electrodes which have first and second facing portions facing parts of the individual electrodes and first and second connecting portions connecting the first and second facing portions respectively, and first and second wiring portions which are arranged on the vibration plate and which are connected to the first and second common electrodes respectively via first and second connecting wirings, wherein one of the first connecting wirings connects the first connecting portion and one of the first wiring portion while striding over the second connecting portion.
US10669371B2	Benzothienothiophene isoindigo polymers Polymers comprising at least one unit of formula (1) and their use as semiconducting materials.
US10669369B2	Long-chain alkylene group-containing epoxy resin composition There is provided an epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy compound, which has a low viscosity and a low dielectric constant, and when added to a general-purpose epoxy resin composition, can lower a viscosity of the composition and can sufficiently lower a dielectric constant of an epoxy resin cured product obtained from the composition. An epoxy resin composition comprising: (a) an epoxy component containing at least an epoxy compound of formula [1]; and (b) a curing agent: wherein R1 to R3 each independently are a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and L1 to L3 each independently are pentamethylene group, hexamethylene group or heptamethylene group.
US10669367B2	Polythiol composition for plastic lens An embodiment relates to a polythiol composition for a plastic lens. The polythiol composition for a plastic lens according to the embodiment can produce a clear and transparent plastic lens by way of polymerizing such raw materials as a polythiol compound, an isocyanate, a photoactive color correcting agent, and the like, followed by a simple post-process such as irradiation of ultraviolet rays. In addition, since the process for preparing the lens is simple and economical, the lens is advantageously used for manufacturing various plastic lenses such as eyeglass lenses and camera lenses.
US10669364B2	Multi-component copolymer, rubber composition, crosslinked rubber composition and rubber article Provided is a multi-component copolymer having high elasticity and excellent low heat generating property. The multi-component copolymer comprises conjugated diene units, non-conjugated olefin units and aromatic vinyl units, wherein: a peak top molecular weight of non-conjugated olefin parts linking only the non-conjugated olefin units is 40,000 or more.
US10669361B2	Preparation method of super absorbent polymer The present invention relates to a method for superabsorbent polymer that has a crosslinking density gradient increasing from the inside toward the outside, and thus, exhibits excellent properties with simultaneously improved centrifuge retention capacity and absorbency under load.
US10669358B2	Polymer backbone element tags Element tags based on novel metal-polymer conjugates are provided for elemental analysis of analytes, including ICP-MS. A polymer backbone is functionalized to irreversibly bind metals that are selected prior to use by the user. The polymer is further functionalized to attach a linker which allows for attachment to antibodies or other affinity reagents. The polymer format allows attachment of many copies of a given isotope, which linearly improves sensitivity. The metal-polymer conjugate tags enable multiplexed assay in two formats: bulk assay, where the average biomarker distribution in the sample is diagnostic, and single cell format to distinguish a rare (for example a diseased) cell in a complex sample (for example, blood).
US10669356B2	Supported hybrid catalyst and method for preparing olefin polymer using the same The present invention relates to a supported hybrid catalyst and a method for preparing olefin polymer using the same. Using the supported hybrid catalyst, olefin polymer that maintains excellent mechanical strength of olefin polymer polymerized with the existing metallocene catalyst, but exhibits remarkably improved processibility compared to the existing olefin polymer, can be provided.
US10669352B2	6-deoxy-6-thioether-amino acid cyclodextrin derivative and preparation method thereof 6-deoxy-6-thioether-amino acid cyclodextrin derivative is obtained by condensing an amino acid derivative with halogenated cyclodextrin in presence of alkali. The 6-deoxy-6-thioether-amino acid cyclodextrin derivative includes 6-deoxysulfinyl-6-thioether-amino acid cyclodextrin derivative and 6-deoxysulfonyl-6-thioether-amino acid cyclodextrin derivative. Compounds provided are for reversing neuromuscular relaxation in patients and animals induced by muscular relaxants. The compounds are able to rapidly reverse and antagonize muscular relaxation induced by muscular relaxants and can be administrated in preparing a drug having an antagonist effect on muscular relaxation. The compounds have low production cost and are able to reverse and antagonize a wide rage of muscular relaxations, thus effectively broaden scope of clinical use. More importantly, the compounds have a safe dose at least doubled compared to prior arts. The compounds have a general formula (I).
US10669351B2	Split intein compositions Disclosed herein is a protein purification system and methods of using the system. In particular, disclosed is a split intein comprising an N-terminal intein segment, which can be immobilized, and a C-terminal intent segment, which has the property of being self-cleaving, and which can be attached to a protein of interest. Through the self-cleaving mechanism of the intein, the protein of interest can be purified.
US10669349B2	Compositions and methods for treatment of cancer Compositions, e.g., compositions comprising cellular therapeutics and/or protein therapeutics, and methods of using such compositions for treating cancer are described.
US10669348B2	Antibody drug conjugates (ADC) that bind to 158P1D7 proteins Antibody drug conjugates (ADC's) that bind to 158P1D7 protein and variants thereof are described herein. 158P1D7 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in glioblastoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer. Consequently, the ADC's of the invention provide a therapeutic composition for the treatment of cancer.
US10669346B2	Monoclonal antibody and a method thereof The present invention relates to a humanized IgG1 isotype anti-CD6 antibody (T1h) that binds to the Scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) domain 1 (D1) of CD6 present on the surface of thymic epithelial cells, monocytes, activated T cells and a variety of other cells types.
US10669345B2	Method for treating CD40-mediated diseases A cell-permeable polypeptide includes a membrane transduction domain and a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence substantially homologous to the amino acid sequence of the TRAF2,3 binding domain, the cell permeable peptide inhibiting binding of TRAF2 to the TRAF2,3 binding domain of CD40 to decrease or inhibit a CD-40 activity or signal transduction pathway associated with a CD40-mediated disease in cells of a subject.
US10669337B2	Bispecific anti-CD3 antibodies, bispecific activatable anti-CD3 antibodies, and methods of using the same The invention relates generally to antibodies, activatable antibodies, multispecific antibodies, and multispecific activatable antibodies that specifically bind to at least CD3, as well as to methods of making and using these antibodies, activatable antibodies, multispecific antibodies, and/or multispecific activatable antibodies in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic indications.
US10669336B2	Therapeutic CD47 antibodies Provided are monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to CD47 of multiple mammalian species, block the binding of SIRPalpha and TSP1 to CD47, promote phagocytosis of susceptible cancer cells, and reverse TSP1 inhibition of nitric oxide signaling, as well as monoclonal antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that compete with the former for binding to CD47 and that exhibit similar biological activities. Also provided are combinations of any of the foregoing. Such antibody compounds are variously effective in 1) treating tissue ischemia and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in the setting of organ preservation and transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, sickle cell disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, and other instances of surgery and/or trauma in which IRI is a component of pathogenesis; 2) in treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases; and 3) as anti-cancer agents for treating susceptible cancer cells, promoting their phagocytic uptake and clearance.
US10669333B2	Method of treating a tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα)-related disorder by using an induction dosing regimen of adalimumab The invention relates to a multiple-variable dose method for treating a disorder in which TNFα activity is detrimental, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a first induction dose of an anti-TNFα antibody which ranges from 161 to 320 mg such that a threshold level of TNFα inhibitor is achieved within an induction phase; and subsequently administering to the subject at least one treatment dose of the TNFα inhibitor within a treatment phase, such that treatment occurs.
US10669329B2	Methods of treating and preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections and associated conditions The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing and treating Staphylococcus aureus in a subject. Therapeutic compositions of the present invention comprise leukocidin E and/or D proteins or polypeptides and anti-leukocidin E and/or D antibodies. The invention further relates to methods of identifying inhibitors of LukE/D cytotoxicity and inhibitors of LukE/D-leukocyte binding.
US10669324B2	Vector encoding an Fc gamma receptor IIB protein and composition of the encoded protein The present invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence which encodes a protein of SEQ ID NO: 1; a vector comprising said nucleic acid sequence and a host cell comprising said nucleic acid sequence or said vector. The present invention also relates to a protein obtained or obtainable by expression of said nucleic acid sequence or said vector in a host cell. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a protein encoded by a nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6. Additionally comprised by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions and a method of manufacturing the same.
US10669323B2	Methods of treating metabolic disorders with dual function fibroblast growth factor 21 proteins The present invention relates to the identification of dual function fusion proteins comprising fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and Exenatide, Exendin-4, or GLP-1. Also disclosed are methods for treating metabolic, cardiovascular, and endocrine conditions related to glucose and/or lipid homeostasis.
US10669320B2	Mps1 and KNL1 phosphorylation system Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer by activating the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) in cells. In particular, dimerized Mps1 and Spc105/KNL1 constructs are provided as tunable activators of SAC, allowing for control of chromosome segregation accuracy and prevention of aneuploidies that are common in cancer.
US10669312B2	Peptide for suppressing osteoclast differentiation and use thereof The peptide of the present invention performs a function, which is the same as or similar to that of natural interleukin (IL)-3, and has superior skin permeability due to the small size thereof. In addition, the peptide of the present invention suppresses the activation of NF-κB and nuclear transition by inhibiting the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-RANK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of a RANKL or an inflammatory cytokine-induced tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), cathepsin K, or TNF receptor type 1 or type 2, thereby inhibiting osteoclast differentiation depending on the treatment concentration. Moreover, the peptide of the present invention can contribute to osteoblast differentiation by promoting the expression of osteoblast differentiation markers such as osteocalcin (OCN), osteoprotegerin (OPG), bone sialoprotein (BSP), or osteopontin (OPN). Therefore, the superior activity and stability of the peptide of the present invention are useful for medicines, sanitary aids, or cosmetics.
US10669309B2	Method for extracting epsilon-polylysine and its hydrochloride salt from fermentation broth The present invention provides a method for extracting ε-polylysine (ε-PL) and its hydrochloride salt from fermentation broth, which belongs to the field of bio-separation engineering. ε-PL and its hydrochloride salt are produced from fermentation broth through sequential solid-liquid separation, ultrafiltration, two-stage ion exchange, nanofiltration, evaporation concentration and drying techniques. Technologies of membrane filtration and two-stage ion exchange are applied to the preparation of ε-PL and its hydrochloride salt in the present invention, and the invention are characterized by reduced cost, improved automation, and increased product yield and purity, and the method of the present invention would be more suitable for industrial production.
US10669307B2	Device, use of said device, and method for separating substances with an improved utilization of the capacity of chromatographic media The present invention relates to a device for separating and/or isolating substances in or from a mixture with improved utilization of the capacity of chromatographic media, the device comprising a first chromatography system, a second chromatography matrix downstream of the first chromatography system, and a sensor for detecting the substances present in the fluid. Furthermore, the present invention relates to both the use of said device and a method for separating and/or isolating substances in or from a mixture in a fluid.
US10669305B2	C-3 novel triterpenone with C-28 urea derivatives as HIV inhibitors The present invention relates to C-3 novel triterpenone with C-28 urea derivatives of formula (I); or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable hydrates, tautomers, stereoisomers, prodrugs, compositions or combination thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, W, J and X are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) useful for the treatment of viral diseases and particularly HIV mediated diseases.
US10669304B2	Methods and devices for de novo oligonucleic acid assembly Methods and devices are provided herein for surfaces for de novo nucleic acid synthesis which provide for low error rates. In addition, methods and devices are provided herein for increased nucleic acid mass yield resulting from de novo nucleic acid synthesis.
US10669303B2	Compositions and methods directed to treating liver fibrosis The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the COL1A1, TGF-β, and SMAD2/3 genes, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of COL1A1, TGF-β, and SMAD2/3.
US10669296B2	LXR agonists and uses thereof This invention features compounds that modulate the activity of liver X receptors, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of the invention, and methods of utilizing those compositions for modulating the activity of liver X receptors in the treatment of cancer.
US10669295B2	Process for preparation of O,O-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate and N-(methoxy-methylsulfanylphosphoryl) acetamide Preparation of O,O-dimethyl phosphoramidothioate and O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate. A process of making O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate is described including reacting sulfur with PCl3 to form PSCl3, reacting the PSCl3 formed with methanol to form O-methyl phosphorodichloridothioate, and reacting the O-methyl phosphorodichloridothioate formed with methyl lye to form O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate in solution in CH2Cl2, and reacting the O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate formed with sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide to form O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate in solution in CH2Cl2. Reacting the O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate formed with catalytic dimethyl sulfate to form methamidophos, and reacting the methamidophos formed with acetic anhydride to form N-(methoxy-methylsulfanylphosphoryl) acetamide is also described. Throughout the process, the O,O-dimethyl phosphorochloridothioate and the O,O-dimethyl phosphoroamidothioate formed are maintained in solution in CH2Cl2 at all times.
US10669288B2	Lanthanide complexes based on triethylenetetramine-N,N,N′,N″,N′″,N′″-hexaacetic acid derivatives The present invention relates to a complex comprising at least one lanthanide (Ln) and at least one compound (C) comprising a unit of formula (I) below: said unit of formula (I) being covalently connected to at least one antenna which absorbs at a wavelength ranging from 500 nm to 900 nm.
US10669284B2	Fused thiazolopyrimidine derivatives as MNKS inhibitors The present invention relates to compounds of formulae I and H, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof. Further aspects of the invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic uses of said compounds in the treatment of diseases of uncontrolled cell growth, proliferation and/or survival, inappropriate cellular immune responses, inappropriate cellular inflammatory responses, or neurodegenerative disorders, preferably tauopathies, even more preferably, Alzheimer's disease.
US10669278B2	TRAF 6 inhibitors The invention relates to compounds which are suitable for the treatment of cancer, an immune disease, Parkinson's disease, Cardiac Hypertrophy or Type-2 diabetes and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The invention further relates to a kit of parts comprising such compounds.
US10669275B2	Methods of preparing co-crystals of ibrutinib with carboxylic acids The present invention relates to co-crystals of ibrutinib and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as well as a method of preparing the same.
US10669274B2	Azaphenalene-3-one derivative, preparation method therefor, and application therof Disclosed are an azaphenalene-3-one derivative, its preparation method and its application, in the field of pharmaceutical synthesis. The derivative has the following Formula (I), wherein R is H, 2-fluoroethylamino, 2,2,2-trifluoroethylamino, diethylamino, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolyl, piperidinyl, morphinolinyl, 4-methylaminopiperidinyl, 4-dimethylaminopiperidinyl, (1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)methylamino, (1-phenylpiperidin-4-yl)methylamino, (1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methylamino, or 7-fluoro-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-2(1H)-yl. The preparation method of the azaphenalene-3-one derivative is simple, the yield is high, post-treatment is easy, and purity is high. The derivative has high inhibitory activity against PARP enzyme. It establishes a foundation for researching better anti-tumor drugs using PARP inhibitors.
US10669272B2	Substituted naphthyridinone compounds useful as T cell activators Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and m are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds to inhibit the activity of one or both of diacylglycerol kinase alpha (DGKα) and diacylglycerol kinase zeta (DGKζ), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in the treatment of viral infections and proliferative disorders, such as cancer.
US10669271B2	Heterocyclic compounds as immunomodulators Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I′), methods of using the compounds as immunomodulators, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful in treating, preventing or ameliorating diseases or disorders such as cancer or infections.
US10669270B2	Amide-sulfamide derivatives, compositions, and uses related to CXCR4 inhibition This disclosure relates amide-sulfamide compounds disclosed herein and uses related to CXCR4 inhibition. In certain embodiments, the compounds have formula I, salts, derivatives, and prodrugs thereof wherein, A is a bridging aryl or heterocyclyl and R1 and R2 are further disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing CXCR4 related diseases or conditions by administering an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.
US10669269B2	Substituted N-(1H-indazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide compounds as type III receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors Compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of cFMS and are useful in the treatment of fibrosis, bone-related diseases, cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, pain and burns in a mammal.
US10669266B2	Oxadiazole inhibitors of HIPK2 for treating kidney fibrosis Compounds that are selective inhibitors of Smad3 activation are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure: in which Z is an oxadiazole. The compounds disclosed are useful in treatment of fibrotic disease, particularly renal fibrosis, and similar diseases associated with the dysregulation of the HIPK2/Smad3 signaling pathway.
US10669262B2	Aminopyrazine diol compounds as PI3K-γ inhibitors This application relates to compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of PI3K-γ which are useful for the treatment of disorders such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.
US10669258B2	3-sulfonyl-5-aminopyridine-2,4-diol APJ agonists The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) wherein all variables are as defined in the specification, and compositions comprising any of such novel compounds. These compounds are APJ agonists which may be used as medicaments.
US10669257B2	Arylmethoxy isoindoline derivatives and compositions comprising and methods of using the same Provided are 4′-arylmethoxy isoindoline compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed.
US10669256B2	Crystalline forms of lasmiditan, preparation methods, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof The present invention relates to the crystalline forms of a 5-HT1F receptor agonist 2,4,6-trifluoro-N-[6-[(1-methyl-piperidine-4-yl)carbonyl]pyridin-2-yl]-benzene formamide (lasmiditan) and its hydrochloride. The crystalline forms of the present invention have advantages in crystallinity, hygroscopicity, morphology, crystal form stability, and chemical stability as compared with the known forms of lasmiditan and lasmiditan hydrochloride. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the crystalline forms of lasmiditan and lasmiditan hydrochloride, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their use in treating and/or preventing a patient's migraine and other diseases or conditions associated with 5-HT1F receptor dysfunction.
US10669255B2	Pyrrole derivatives Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment or prevention of mGluR5 mediated disorders, such as acute and/or chronic neurological disorders, cognitive disorders and memory deficits, as well as acute and chronic pain.
US10669254B2	Process for preparing methoxy methyl pyridine dicarboxylate The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of the formula (I): wherein each occurrence of R1 is a C1-C4 alkyl; and R2 is C1-C4 alkyl.
US10669253B2	Methods to induce targeted protein degradation through bifunctional molecules The present application provides bifunctional compounds which act as SMARCA2 and Ras protein degradation inducing moieties. The present application also relates to methods for the targeted degradation of SMARCA2 and Ras through the use of the bifunctional compounds that link a cereblon-binding moiety to a ligand that is capable of binding to SMARCA2 or Ras. The application also provides compounds of Formula:
US10669250B2	Hypervalent iodine CF2CF2X reagents and their use Described herein are hypervalent iodine reagents.
US10669249B2	Rotigotine behenate, and manufacturing method and application thereof The present disclosure relates to rotigotine behenate, methods for preparing the same and use of the same for treating diseases associated with dopamine receptor. The rotigotine behenate, the structure of which is shown below, is capable of reducing fluctuation in blood drug concentrations, improving the bioavailability of the drug in vivo, and achieving smooth and extended release of rotigotine.
US10669246B2	Benzothiazol compounds and methods using the same for treating neurodegenerative disorders The present disclosure provides a compound of general Formula (I) having c-abl kinase inhibitory activity or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, and a method useful to treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases using the compound.
US10669245B2	Certain (2S)-N-[(1S)-1-cyano-2-phenylethyl]-1,4-oxazepane-2-carboxamides dipeptidyl peptidase 1 inhibitors The present disclosure relates to certain (2S)—N-[(1S)-1-cyano-2-phenylethyl]-1,4-oxazepane-2-carboxamide compounds (including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof), that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1) activity, to their utility in treating and/or preventing clinical conditions including respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to their use in therapy, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to processes for preparing such compounds.
US10669243B2	Isoxazole carboxamides as irreversible SMYD inhibitors The present disclosure provides provides substituted isoxazole carboxamides having Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, X, n, and m are defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of SMYD proteins such as SMYD3 or SMYD2. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating cancer.
US10669234B2	Cyanopyrrolidines as dub inhibitors for the treatment of cancer The present invention relates to novel compounds and method for the manufacture of inhibitors of deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs). In particular, the invention relates to the inhibition of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCHL1) and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase 30 or ubiquitin specific peptidase 30 (USP30). The invention further relates to the use of DUB inhibitors in the treatment of cancer and conditions involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Compounds of the invention include compounds having the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined herein.
US10669233B2	Process of purifying methionine The present invention provides a process for purifying methionine. A methionine product having a purity of up to 99% or higher is obtained by separating methionine from a salt by-product through a process comprising adsorption and desorption using a macroporous adsorption resin, where the methionine content in the salt by-product is ≤0.03%. The yield of methionine extracted with the resin is up to 98% or higher. By using the process of the present invention, the existing production process is simplified, the quality of the methionine product is improved, and the production costs for methionine are reduced.
US10669230B2	Disubstituted amino acids and methods of preparation and use thereof Provided are crystalline α, α-disubstituted amino acids and their crystalline salts containing a terminal alkene on one of their side chains, as well as optionally crystalline halogenated and deuterated analogs of the α, α-disubstituted amino acids and their salts; methods of making these, and methods of using these.
US10669228B2	Preparation of new stable hydrogen sulfide scavengers useful in both water as well as oil medium applications The disclosure provides compositions and methods that are useful in removing, lowering, or otherwise controlling hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans. The compositions and methods can be used in any industry where hydrogen sulfide poses problems, such as when dealing with crude oil based, natural gas based, and/or coal based products. In some embodiments, the compositions include one or more alkoxylated amino formaldehyde adducts.
US10669227B2	Curcumin analogues as zinc chelators and their uses This invention provides a compound having the structure wherein α, β, X, Y, and R1-R11 are defined herein. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above compounds, a method of inhibiting the activity and/or levels of a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), a method of inhibiting the production of a cytokine in a population of cells, a method of inhibiting the production of a growth factor in a population of cells, and a method of inhibiting NFκ-B activation in a population of cells.
US10669226B2	Polymerizable triptycene derivative compound It is an objective of the present invention to provide a novel polymerizable triptycene derivative that has a structure in which three benzene rings arranged at the axis formed by barrelene of the triptycene skeleton can rotate evenly and that has hydrophilicity imparted to it as compared to any of the prior art triptycene derivatives and is thus highly useful in functional materials.The above objective is achieved by the polymerizable triptycene derivative having substituents with an unsaturated bonding functional group at position 9 and/or position 10 of the triptycene skeleton, the polymerizable triptycene derivative having two carboxyl groups and the polymerizable triptycene derivative having one carboxyl group and one amino group.
US10669223B2	Method for synthesizing 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid by using P-xylene (PX) as raw material A method for synthesizing 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid using P-xylene (PX) as a raw material, including: dissolving PX in an organic solvent to undergo an oxidation reaction with an oxidizing agent under an action of an M-MOF catalyst; and after the oxidation reaction, performing a post-treatment to obtain the 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid; wherein, the metal element M in the M-MOF catalyst is Fe, Cu, Cr, Mn, Cu/Fe, Cu/Cr, Cu/Mn, Fe/Mn, Cr/Fe or Cr/Mn. The by-product produced in the reaction process is little, the yield is high, and the separation is convenient. The acid-base neutralization is not required in the reaction process, reducing pollution. A one-step reaction is employed which has mild reaction conditions, short reaction time, low pollution and is convenient for industrialized mass production; and the obtained 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid can be used for preparing medicines and liquid crystal materials having wide applications.
US10669221B2	Composition of catalysts for conversion of ethanol to N-butanol and higher alcohols A method of producing a catalyst can include heating a hydrotalcite above a decomposition temperature, forming a decomposed hydrotalcite in response to the heating, combining the decomposed hydrotalcite with a metal salt to form a catalyst mixture, and heating the catalyst mixture to convert the metal salt to a metal oxide. The resulting metal oxide combined with the decomposed hydrotalcite forms the catalyst.
US10669218B2	Process for catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene in the presence of chlorine intermediates A process for producing ethylene comprising: (a) reacting a reactant mixture in a reactor to yield a product mixture, wherein the reactor comprises a catalyst, wherein the reactant mixture comprises ethane, oxygen, and a chlorine intermediate precursor, wherein the product mixture comprises ethylene, unreacted ethane, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, wherein the catalyst comprises a redox agent, an alkali metal, and a rare earth element; and (b) recovering at least a portion of the ethylene from the product mixture. The reacting in step (a) further comprises (i) contacting at least a portion of the chlorine intermediate precursor with the catalyst to form a chlorinated catalyst; (ii) allowing at least a portion of the chlorinated catalyst to generate a chlorine intermediate; and (iii) allowing at least a portion of the reactant mixture to react via the chlorine intermediate.
US10669215B2	Snap-set, ready-mix joint compound A joint compound system includes a set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type, ready-mix joint compound and a set initiator. The set-inhibited, pre-wetted, setting-type joint compound includes a ready-mixed, setting-type joint compound base with a calcium-free phosphate set preventing agent that impedes chemical hydration of a gypsum component of the setting-type joint compound. The joint compound base is free of calcium carbonate. The set initiator includes alum to reinitiate the chemical hydration reactions.
US10669213B2	Method for closed pore ceramic A method includes forming a ceramic member that has a plurality of closed pores within a ceramic matrix. The forming includes compacting a ceramic powder to form intra-particle pores between particles of the ceramic powder, and sintering the compacted ceramic powder to cause diffusion of the ceramic powder and formation of the ceramic matrix. The diffusion does not fill the intra-particle pores and leaves the closed pores.
US10669211B2	Acoustically active articles Articles and methods of making and using the articles are provided. The articles include inorganic agglomerates having an average dimension in a range from about 50 microns to about 2 mm. The porous agglomerates each include a network of carbon or silica, and metal oxide particles embedded in the network. Some agglomerates are capable of lowering a resonant frequency of an acoustic device when the resonant frequency is in a range from about 50 Hz to about 1500 Hz.
US10669210B2	Silicon nitride sintered substrate, silicon nitride sintered substrate sheet, circuit substrate, and production method for silicon nitride sintered substrate Provided is a large-sized silicon nitride sintered substrate and a method for producing the same. The silicon nitride sintered substrate has a main surface 101a of a shape larger than a square having a side of a length of 120 mm. A ratio dc/de of the density dc of the central area and the density de of the end area of the main surface 101a is 0.98 or higher. The void fraction vc of the central area of the main surface 101a is 1.80% or lower, and the void fraction ve of the end area is 1.00% or lower. It is preferred that the density dc of the central area is 3.120 g/cm3 or higher, the density de of the end area is 3.160 g/cm3 or higher, and a ratio ve/vc of the void fraction vc of the central area and the void fraction ve of the end area is 0.50 or higher.
US10669209B2	Ceramic device and manufacturing method thereof A ceramic device including a ceramic material, a patterned metal structure, and a surface activation material is provided. A surface of the ceramic material at least includes a first surface and a second surface that are not coplanar. The ceramic material has recesses on the surface thereof. The patterned metal structure is disposed on the first surface and the second surface. The surface activation material is disposed on a surface of the recesses and located at an interface between the ceramic material and the patterned metal structure.
US10669203B2	System and method for manufacturing asphalt products with recycled asphalt shingles A method for manufacturing a processed asphalt suspension is provided. The method includes dry grinding shingle waste material to a particle size of less than 1 cm, forming ground recycled shingle material, introducing virgin asphalt into a heated slurry tank and mixing the ground recycled shingle material with the virgin asphalt in the heated slurry tank, forming a mixed asphalt slurry, introducing the mixed asphalt slurry into a wet grinding machine, and recovering a processed asphalt suspension comprising particles having a size no greater than about 200 microns. Roofing and paving products manufactured from the processed asphalt suspension are also provided.
US10669202B2	Sterol blends as an additive in asphalt binder Asphalt binder compositions and methods for making such compositions with pure sterol:crude sterol blends. The sterol blends improve various rheological properties.
US10669196B2	Methods for treating glass articles Methods for increasing the hydrolytic resistance of a glass article are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method includes providing a glass article with a pre-treatment hydrolytic titration value. Thereafter, the glass article is thermally treated at a treatment temperature greater than a temperature 200 C less than a strain temperature of the glass article for a treatment time greater than or equal to about 0.25 hours such that, after thermally treating the glass article, the glass article has a post-treatment hydrolytic titration value that is less than the pre-treatment hydrolytic titration value.
US10669190B2	Roller coating device for photovoltaic glass coated with AR coating liquid The invention discloses a roll film coating device for photovoltaic glass coated with an AR coating liquid, which comprises a frame, a support roller is arranged on the upper end of the frame, and the upper end of the support roller is provided with a glass to be processed, and the frame is The middle part is provided with a column, a slide rail is arranged at the upper end of the column, and a plurality of movable bearing seats are installed in the slide rail. The column is driven by a screw to move the movable bearing seat, and the column passes left to right through the movable bearing. The seat is provided with a front roller, a rear roller and a compaction roller in this order. The coating device designed in the present invention can enhance the uniformity of glue coverage and prevent the local generation of droplets, and is suitable for the mass production of laminated photovoltaic glass. The increase of production efficiency and production quality has high practical value.
US10669184B2	Glass substrate and laminate using same A technical object of the present invention is to devise a glass substrate that is suitable for supporting a substrate to be processed to be subjected to high-density wiring and enables correct recognition of production information and the like, and a laminate using the glass substrate. In order to achieve the technical object, the glass substrate of the present invention has a total thickness variation of less than 2.0 μm and includes an information identification part formed of a plurality of dots.
US10669181B2	Portable water purification systems and method of assembling same A portable liquid filtration device includes a GPS tracking unit, a portable housing, an inlet configured to receive non-potable water, and an ozone chamber positioned within the portable housing. The ozone chamber is configured to generate an ozone gas from received air. The device also includes a filtration duct positioned within the portable housing and downstream from the inlet. The filtration duct includes at least one advanced oxidation (AO) chamber configured to mix the received water with the ozone gas, and at least one ultraviolet (UV) chamber downstream from the at least one AO chamber and including a UV lamp positioned adjacent the water within the filtration duct. The device further includes an outlet positioned on the portable housing and downstream from the filtration duct. The filtration duct is operable to output at least 400 liters per hour of the received water from the outlet as potable water.
US10669178B2	Method for treating industrial water by physical separation, adsorption on resin and reverse osmosis, and corresponding plant The present invention relates to a method for treating industrial water containing organic matter, said method comprising: a step of physical separation producing wastes and an effluent; a step of adsorption of at least one part of said organic matter present in said effluent on at least one adsorbent resin chosen from the group comprising the non-ionic cross-linked resins and the microporous carbon resins; a step of reverse osmosis filtration downstream from said adsorption step.
US10669175B2	Method for treating sulfides in waste streams A method for treating sulfide in an aqueous fluid comprises contacting the fluid with an oxidizer in the presence of a sulfur dye or sulfurized vat dye. In one embodiment, the method comprises treating sulfide contaminated water by contacting the contaminated water with a gas including oxygen in the presence of a sulfur dye or a sulfurized vat dye. The method is useful for remediating industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastewater.
US10669174B2	Water purification device and a method of decontaminating a water supply A water purification device is provided in the form of a hydrogel matrix containing immobilized nanoparticles that are directly synthesized in-situ in the hydrogel matrix. The hydrogel matrix is temperature sensitive, such that swelling draws in pollutants that are captured by the nanoparticles, while deswelling releases purified water. A related method of decontaminating the water supply contaminated with a target pollutant is also disclosed.
US10669172B2	Elemental sulfur dispersant to control fouling in water systems A composition and method for dispersing sulfur, cleaning sulfur deposits, and minimizing foaming in an aqueous system is disclosed. The method may include adding a first sulfur dispersant to process water containing sulfur and dispersing the sulfur. The first sulfur dispersant may include a C5-C25 alkyl polyglycoside. A second sulfur dispersant may also be added to the process water. The second sulfur dispersant may include a polymer of acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid.
US10669170B2	Electroflotation apparatus having an outlet pipe with a low turbulence orifice An electroflotation apparatus for removing impurities from waste water includes an electrolytic cell for treating the waste water and generating a flock containing the impurities and an outlet pipe having a linear central axis located co-axially with the electrolytic cell for passing the water and flock from the electrolytic cell to a separation area. The outlet pipe comprises a first end connected to the electrolytic cell and having a first diameter, and a second end through which the treated water and flock exit the outlet pipe, the second end having a second diameter. The outlet pipe reduces the turbulence of the treated water from the electrolytic cell before the treated water is passed to the separation area such that aggregation of the flock in the separation area is increased.
US10669165B2	Antimicrobial capture system with carbon container According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.
US10669164B2	Using waste heat from a data center cooling system to facilitate low-temperature desalination The disclosed embodiments relate to a system that performs low-temperature desalination. During operation, the system feeds cold saline water through a liquid-cooling system in a computer data center, wherein the cold saline water is used as a coolant, thereby causing the cold saline water to become heated saline water. Next, the system feeds the heated saline water into a vacuum evaporator comprising a water column having a headspace, which is under a negative pressure due to gravity pulling on the heated saline water in the water column. This negative pressure facilitates evaporation of the heated saline water to form water vapor. Finally, the system directs the water vapor through a condenser, which condenses the water vapor to produce desalinated water.
US10669159B2	Proton-conductive complex oxide and fuel cell using same as electrolyte Provided is a complex oxide that has a high hydrogen content, contains almost no impurity phase, and is suitable for proton conductivity. The complex oxide is represented by a chemical formula Li7-xHxLa3M2O12 (M represents Zr and/or Hf, and 3.2
US10669158B2	Methods of synthesizing chabazite zeolites with controlled aluminum distribution and structures made therefrom A method of synthesizing chabazite zeolites with controlled aluminum distribution. The method utilizes a source of an organic structure-directing agent, a source of an inorganic structure-directing agent, a source of aluminum and a source of silicon to form a synthesis gel which is subjected to a crystallization process to crystallize a chabazite zeolite with controlled aluminum distribution. A chabazite zeolite structure with controlled aluminum distribution. The structure contains zeolite crystal lattice framework containing silicon, aluminum, and oxygen; and extra-framework positions containing non-divalent chemical species such that each aluminum atom in the zeolite crystal lattice framework is in an isolated configuration. Another variant of this structure wherein a fraction of the aluminum atoms in the zeolite crystal lattice framework positions are not in an isolated configuration and hence oxygen atoms associated with aluminum atoms in the fraction can bind with the non-aluminum cations in the extra-framework positions.
US10669151B2	Double-membrane MEMS component and production method for a double-membrane MEMS component A production method for a double-membrane MEMS component includes: providing a layer arrangement on a carrier substrate, wherein the layer arrangement comprises a first membrane structure, a sacrificial material layer adjoining the first membrane structure, and a counterelectrode structure in the sacrificial material layer and at a distance from the first membrane structure, wherein at least one through opening is formed in the sacrificial material layer as far as the first membrane structure; forming a filling material structure in the at least one through opening by applying a first filling material layer on the wall region of the at least one through opening; applying a second membrane structure on the layer arrangement with the sacrificial material; and removing the sacrificial material from an intermediate region to expose the filling material structure in the intermediate region.
US10669148B2	Fuel blending hose and fuel dispensing unit A fuel hose for delivering multiple-grades of fuel is provided and in one embodiment includes a first hose portion having a first length and a first diameter, and a second hose portion having a second length and a second diameter. The first hose portion includes a first fuel line and a second fuel line, and the second hose portion includes a third fuel line. The first fuel line and the second fuel line can be fluidly connected to the third fuel line. In one embodiment, the first diameter of the first hose portion is larger than the second diameter of the second hose portion. The invention further relates to a fuel dispensing unit.
US10669146B2	Attachment and system for mixing and dispensing a chemical and diluent A container can be configured for use with an attachment for mixing and dispensing a solution. The container can include an outlet opening for flow out of the container, and a container valve that is configured to control the flow out of the outlet opening. A neck of the container can be oblong, can include a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange, or can include a first attachment shelf and a second attachment shelf.
US10669145B2	Beverage containment, carbonation and serving system and method A beverage containment, carbonation and serving system and method whereby the system is limited dimensionally to be placed and used inside of and fit within a standard shelving space of a conventional refrigerator. The beverage containment, carbonation and serving system and method comprises a horizontally positioned vessel, a vessel base, gas inlet and liquid outlet ports, a liquid dip tube extending from the outlet port of the vessel to the intersecting point of the vessel bottom and the opposite vessel end, an integral faucet with a vertically low-profile activation handle and an interlocking removable drip tray at one end of the vessel for liquid serving purposes.
US10669142B2	Transparent elevating platform The present invention includes a partially or completely transparent elevating platform or a partially or completely translucent elevating platform. At least one panel, knee space, and/or door is composed of clear or transparent or translucent materials. These aspects of the present invention provide for advantages in visibility and safety for the operator of the elevating platform.
US10669135B2	Rotary crane and method for rotary crane A rotary crane including a vertical axis; an jib that extends from the vertical axis; a drive for rotating the jib about the vertical axis; a condition monitoring which determines wind loading, namely internal force variables, tensions, strains, transverse forces, tilting and torsion torques of the rotary crane; and a computing unit which computes a preferred direction for locking the jib from the wind loading. The invention also relates to a method for orienting the rotary crane. In order to improve the orientation of the jib of a shut down rotary crane it is proposed that the rotary crane includes measuring elements for capturing local measuring local values of the wind loading.
US10669134B2	Truck suspension used as a crane counterweight A boom truck includes a truck chassis having a frame, a boom assembly connected to the frame, and a boom counter weight assembly rotatably connected to the boom assembly. The boom counter weight assembly is configured to be disposed between a first position to extend a wheel base of the boom truck and a second position to define a counterweight relative to the boom assembly.
US10669133B2	Device providing safe access to a confined space, notably a lateral-access confined space The invention relates to a device (10) for safe access to a confined space, comprising: a rectilinear support strut (12), two arms (14, 16) each fixed rigidly to an end (12a) of the strut, at right angles thereto and in opposite directions. A first arm (14) comprises at least one anchoring element (18), the second arm (16) being provided with at least two pulleys (20, 22) whose axis of rotation is at right angles to the plane defined by the strut and the arms. The anchoring element (18) and the two pulleys (20, 22) are arranged so as to allow the passage of a cordage of the anchoring element to the pulleys without interfering with the strut and the first and second arms. The strut (12) has at least one fixing member intended to cooperate with an opening (84) of the confined space in order to ensure the fixing thereof.
US10669131B2	Construction machine equipped with boom Provided is a construction machine capable of suppressing deformation of a boom in a simple configuration and at low costs. The construction machine includes a pair of backstops having respective hydraulic cylinders; a supply device which supplies the hydraulic cylinders with hydraulic fluid; a deformation sensing device which senses deformation of the boom; and a control device which controls the supply device so as to make a thrust of the hydraulic cylinder of one backstop having a larger pressing force, out of the pair of backstops, be larger than a thrust of the hydraulic cylinder of the other backstop, the pressing force being applied due to the deformation of the boom.
US10669130B2	System and method for automated analysis comparing a wireless device location with another geographic location A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location. Other location information used for comparison may be obtained from a multiplicity of sources, such as another network based on some activity of the wireless device user, another wireless device via a wireless network, or any system capable of providing location information to the Location Comparison Engine.
US10669129B2	Dynamic rollout prevention hook A hook gate or hoist hook having a hook gate that is designed to prevent dynamic rollout. The lockable gate includes one or more release mechanisms that allow the gate to unlock and open upon actuation of the release mechanisms. The release mechanisms reside within a circumferential guard that extends outwardly from the gate. The guards preferably extend at least as far as the release mechanism or beyond the extension of the release mechanism. The hook gate further includes anti-snagging flanges extending generally in the vertical direction from both the top and bottom portions of the guard. The circumferential guard and the anti-snagging flanges in combination make it nearly impossible for an attachment mechanism to become improperly oriented under a load and effectively eliminate the possibility of dynamic rollout.
US10669125B2	Elevator rope guide system An elevator rope guide system comprises a plurality of rope guides for restricting the swaying of at least one main rope and a plurality of stop mechanisms each configured to stop a corresponding rope guide. The rope guides are located above an elevator car and/or counterweight and are vertically movable along a hoistway. The stop mechanisms are positioned at different intermediate heights along the hoistway. The elevator rope guides are collected by the elevator car or counterweight as the elevator car or counterweight moves up and are stopped by a corresponding stop mechanism as the elevator car or counterweight moves down.
US10669119B2	Deployment system Apparatus for deployment, recovery and/or storage of a resource comprising a flexible length of equipment capable of being wound on a spool, the apparatus comprising a rigid container shaped and configured to be handled by a specified vehicle type, the container having at least a base and a pair of opposing end walls, and an open side or an opening in a side wall thereof, wherein, on said base between said opposing end walls, there is provided a mounting member on which said spool is or can be mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. In an exemplary embodiment, the external dimensions of said container conform to the ISO 668 International Standard, and the equipment comprises a surface-covering track comprised of interconnected panels.
US10669118B2	Spool support A spool support, for supporting a windable material, comprises a main body, an actuator and a clamp portion. The actuator is movable relative to the main body between a first position and a second position. The clamp portion is pivotably connected to the main body. The actuator actuates the clamp portion such that the clamp portion pivots relative to the main body between a retracted position when the actuator is in the first position and a deployed position when the actuator is in the second position.
US10669115B2	Apparatus for preprocessing paper sheets and method for processing paper sheets Paper sheets preprocessing apparatus includes a material remover, a detector, a controller, and a display. The material remover removes a material from a paper sheets assembly. The paper sheets assembly includes a plurality of paper sheets strapped by the material. The detector is located at an upstream side than the material remover, and detects information of the paper sheets assembly. The controller decides whether the paper sheets assembly satisfies a predetermined specification, based on the information detected by the detector. If the controller decides that the paper sheets assembly does not satisfy the predetermined specification, the display displays a reason to decide that the paper sheets assembly does not satisfy the predetermined specification.
US10669110B2	Sheet conveyance apparatus A sheet conveyance apparatus conveying a sheet includes a conveyance roller and first and second rotary members. A first virtual line and a second virtual line cross each other when viewed in the rotation axis direction of the conveyance roller, with the first virtual line passing through the rotation center of a first longitudinal end of the first rotary member and a rotation center of a second longitudinal end of the first rotary member when viewed in the rotation axis direction of the conveyance roller. A second virtual line passes through the rotation center of a third longitudinal end of the second rotary member and the rotation center of a fourth longitudinal end of the second rotary member when viewed in the rotation axis direction of the conveyance roller.
US10669109B2	Sheet end position regulating device, sheet loader incorporating the sheet end position regulating device, sheet feeding device incorporating the sheet end position regulating device, and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet end position regulating device A sheet end position regulating device, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a first contact body disposed movable on a sheet loading portion on which a sheet is loaded and configured to contact an end portion of the sheet, a fixing body disposed movable between a fixing position at which a position of the first contact body to the sheet loading portion is fixed and a releasing position at which the position of the first contact body is released, and a second contact body disposed movable between a contact position at which the fixing body contacts a contact target portion to regulate movement of the fixing body form the fixing position to the releasing position and a non-contact position at which the fixing body does not contact the contact target portion.
US10669108B2	Boom conveyor A boom conveyor apparatus includes a boom that carries a conveyor, a support structure for the boom, a rear pivot joint that connects a rear end of the boom to the support structure, and a pivot drive that controls pivoting movement of the boom about the rear pivot joint. The boom conveyor apparatus includes an operator platform and an attachment mechanism at a front end of the boom whereby the operator platform may be attached to the boom or detached therefrom. The attachment mechanism includes a levelling mechanism that is configured to apply a levelling adjustment to the operator platform.
US10669105B2	Mold conveyance roller unit A mold conveyance roller unit includes: a rotatable roller main body on which a mold is to be placed; a roller support member that rotatably supports the roller main body; a base member to which the roller support member is attached together with the roller main body in a manner capable of vertical motion; and a resilient member that is fitted between the base member and the roller support member to elastically press the roller support member toward above the base member.
US10669102B2	Conveyor axle retainer The present disclosure relates to an axle retainer and associated conveyor system. An example axle retainer is defined by a housing that includes a first surface configured to be secured to an inner-sidewall of a conveyor frame and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface defines two or more apertures configured to mount a conveyor roller axle therein. Each aperture includes a snap-fit bracket defining two arms each with a corresponding protrusion. The two arms of the snap-fit bracket are configured to expand from a first position to a second position within the aperture to receive a conveyor roller axle and rebut from the second position to the first position such that the pair of corresponding protrusions defined by the two arms of the snap-fit bracket retain the conveyor roller axle in the aperture.
US10669100B2	Lifting and conveying device and section conveyor having the lifting and conveying device A lifting and conveying device includes a lifting body, a revolving conveyor element, and a linear drive. The revolving conveyor element is deflected on the lifting body to a conveyor path on which an item can be conveyed. The lifting body is engageable or engaged by the linear drive of the device for a lifting of the conveyor path.
US10669097B2	Zoneless pick method and system with operator data tracking A zoneless pick-to-light method and system initially inducts a group of totes into an initial picking station by scanning a tote identifier for each tote in the group. A product order is assigned to each tote in the inducted group of totes, such that matching a product in the picking station with the order causes a light to be illuminated adjacent to the corresponding product needed to fulfill the order. A user scans a personal identification and picks and places the desired quantity of the product to fulfill the product order for each tote at the station. The group of totes are moved in a flow direction to an adjacent picking station, where the user can elect to either follow the group of totes to the adjacent downstream picking station or abandon the group of totes, such that a different user may complete the product orders for the group of totes.
US10669091B2	Automated health product dispensary library An automated health product dispensary library, according to one embodiment includes storage slots configured to receive health product cartridges that have health products therein; and an accessor, configured to transport tape cartridges, for transporting the health product cartridges. Other systems, methods, and computer program products are described in additional embodiments.
US10669090B2	Environmental sleeve for portable electronic devices Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, and impact forces from being dropped. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.
US10669085B2	Strip-shaped plastic object The invention relates to a strip-shaped plastic object (1), having a longitudinal extent (2) and, perpendicular thereto, a strip width (3) and a strip thickness (4), wherein the strip-shaped plastic object (1) comprises an at least partially crystalline, thermoplastic plastic material, which is stretched monoaxially, or predominantly monoaxially, in the direction of the longitudinal extent (2). The strip width (3) and the longitudinal extent (2) form an upper (5) and a lower surface (6), which surfaces (5, 6) are spaced apart from each other by the strip thickness (4), wherein at least one of the surfaces (5, 6) has an embossment (7). The embossment (7) is formed by embossing impressions (8) distributed over the strip width (3) and over the longitudinal extent (2), wherein the embossing impression (8) has a length (9), a width (10), and a depth (11) extending in the direction of the strip thickness (4). In a top view of the embossing impression (8), the boundary line (12) thereof is formed by a closed oval curve.
US10669074B2	Dispenser for dispensing flowable material A dispenser for dispensing flowable material. The dispenser comprises a resiliently deformable body encompassing a closed volume with an optional flexible pouch disposed therein to accommodate the flowable material. A discharge element having at least one discharge opening, along with at least one valve regulating flow from the closed volume or the flexible pouch and through the discharge opening is also provided. The body is configured so that a threshold amount of deformation of the body causes the flowable material to urge from the closed body through the discharge opening or the pressure increase of the closed volume acting on the flexible pouch sufficiently so that flowable material accommodated in the flexible pouch is urged therefrom through the discharge opening.
US10669068B2	Bottle with open loop handle A beverage bottle may include a handle that engages a neck of the bottle. The handle may include a band region that encircles a portion of the neck of the bottle. The handle may be easily assembled onto the bottle, and be aesthetically pleasing. In an embodiment, a grip portion may be aligned angularly higher than the band region when the bottle is resting in a vertical position. The handle may have a grip portion sized to enable an adult to comfortably hold the grip portion with at least one finger.
US10669067B1	Toiletry organizer A cosmetic and toiletry organization apparatus is disclosed, comprising one or more telescopic columns configured with a base column for movement of an uppermost of the telescopic columns between a storage configuration of the apparatus, in which the telescopic columns are nested within the base column, and an extended configuration, in which the at least one of the telescopic columns extends at least partly out of the base column. The uppermost telescopic column may include a plurality of openings that accommodate one or more telescopic storage members for telescopic movement within the openings such that in the extended configuration, the telescopic storage members move downward within the openings, thereby providing storage cavities, which, in the extended configuration of the apparatus, have a depth that is more than a height of the apparatus in the storage configuration.
US10669064B2	Sealable multi-positional can lid An improved multi-positional lid for a beverage can includes an outer layer and an inner layer, one of which is rotatable around a central point, thus providing various changeable modes for the can. One mode enables the user to drink the beverage through an opening designed for a straw, a second mode provides a larger opening designed for direct consumption, and a third mode enables closure of the lid to protect the contents inside. The multi-positional lid can also include a removable tamper resistant sealing layer for keeping the top of the can clean and providing a tamper resistant mechanism.
US10669057B2	Systems and methods for cutting label material The present invention is an apparatus and method for cutting individual label strips from a roll of label web utilizing a cutter assembly. A label cutter comprises a cutter assembly for continuously and independently controlling the rotational speeds of a rotating cutter shaft, a stationary shaft, and a label feed roller is provided. The length of the label strip is controlled by the distinct speed of rotation of a stationary knife, the stationary knife is rotatably coupled to the stationary shaft. At least one cutter blade is operatively associated to the rotating cutter shaft for cutting the label web. The stationary knife rotates with a speed of rotation different from the speed of rotation of the cutter blade to produce longer or shorter label length strips. The frequency at which the cutter blade meets the stationary knife is inversely related to the length of the label strip that is produced during cut off.
US10669046B2	Systems and methods for improving efficiency of electroantimagnetic launchers The present disclosure relates launch systems, launch vehicles for use with the launch system, and methods of launching articles utilizing the launch vehicle and/or the launch system. In particular, various improvements for electroantimagnetic launch systems, vehicles, and methods are provided.
US10669041B2	Device for creating luminous signs in the space surrounding one or more vehicles The present invention details a group of focussed means to create points of light of different sizes and colours, that together form figures whose function is to create a sign in front of the eyes of a driver or operator, to provide them with certain information from a remote point. The points of light are created by the ionization of the air in different points in the space where it is desirable to create the sign in question.
US10669038B2	Engine inlet system with integral firewall seal One embodiment is an inlet plenum assembly for a rotary aircraft that includes an inlet plenum defined on a first side by an inlet plenum wall and on a second side by a forward firewall assembly, the forward firewall assembly having an inlet aperture configured to receive a drive shaft to rotatably coupled to an engine; and a seal connected to the forward firewall assembly via a seal retainer disposed around a periphery of the inlet aperture. The forward firewall assembly may further include a forward firewall upper portion and a forward firewall lower portion, the forward firewall upper portion configured to removably seat to the forward firewall lower portion. The seal retainer may be attached to the forward firewall assembly via a plurality of bolts disposed around the periphery of the seal retainer. In some embodiments, the seal is connected to an inlet duct of the engine.
US10669034B2	Tube type pneumatic deicers A pneumatic deicer assembly includes a first stretch fabric with a first edge opposite a second edge. The first edge is positioned proximate the second edge such that the first stretch fabric forms a tube. A non-stretch fabric covers a seam formed between the first edge and the second edge of the first stretch fabric. A second stretch fabric covers the non-stretch fabric and a portion of the first stretch fabric.
US10669033B2	Integrated lightning protection and electrical de-icing for aerodynamic structures An example method includes: forming a conductive layer on at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, where the substrate comprises a composite material of an aerodynamic structure, and where the conductive layer is configured to provide a conductive path to conduct an electric current generated by a lightning strike to an electrically-grounded location; depositing an insulating layer on the conductive layer; removing one or more portions of the insulating layer to form respective gaps in the insulating layer and expose corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer; and forming a resistive-heater layer on the insulating layer such that the resistive-heater layer fills the respective gaps in the insulating layer and contacts the corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer, such that when electric power is provided to the conductive layer, the electric power is communicated to the resistive-heater layer thereby generating heat therefrom.
US10669028B1	System and method for detecting items in aircraft stowage areas A system for identifying forgotten items is disclosed. In embodiments, the system includes one or more item detectors. The item detectors may be configured to determine a calibration value of a stowage area in a calibration mode, and further configured to determine a check value of the stowage area in a check mode. The system also includes a controller configured to receive the calibration value and the check value, calculate a difference value between the calibration value and the check value, and compare the difference value to a threshold value. If the difference value is greater than the threshold value, the controller is further configured to generate one or more found item signals which indicate the presence of a found forgotten item.
US10669026B2	Lift cell modules and lift pods A lift cell module is disclosed having a housing with an air inlet, an air outlet and an air duct connecting them, the housing having a generally circular inner wall having an axis and the inner wall being mounted for rotation about the axis. A plurality of radially disposed lift cells including winglets having opposed ends are connected to the inner wall, each of the winglets being vertically spaced and extending parallel to one another. The lift cell module further including a member connected to the housing for applying a motive force to rotate the inner wall.
US10669023B2	Tactical aerial platform An aerial platform having motive devices for obtaining and maintaining loft of the aerial platform, the motive devices being pivotable relative to a wing of the aerial platform for aerial maneuvering of the aerial platform while generally maintaining stable disposition of the wing relative to the ground. The motive devices may include blades having selectively adjustable pitch for varying output force of respective motive devices. The aerial platform may further include one or more bladed turbines outwardly coupled to the wing and drivable by wind for generating power for the aerial platform. In some cases, the aerial platform may be tethered via a flexible power cable to a power source.
US10669021B2	Method of optimizing and customizing rotor blade structural properties by tailoring large cell composite core and a rotor blade incorporating the same An airfoil member can have a root end, a tip end, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. The airfoil member can include an upper skin, a lower skin, and a composite core member having a plurality of cells, an upper surface network of the cells can be bonded to the upper skin, a lower surface network of the cells can be bonded to the lower skin. The composite core can have a septum layer embedded in the cells that form the composite core, the septum layer being configured to provide tailored characteristics of the airfoil member.
US10669020B2	Rotorcraft with counter-rotating rotor blades capable of simultaneously generating upward lift and forward thrust A rotorcraft with counter-rotating rotor blades can hover in place, translate forwards, backwards, or side-to-side irrespective of the airspeed over the rotorcraft. The rotorcraft includes a fuselage, a first axial-flow rotor, a radial-flow rotor, a propulsion funnel, and a plurality of lift funnels. The fuselage is used to house passengers, cargo, flight electronics, and or fuel. The first axial-flow rotor rotates independent of the radial-flow rotor and generates forward thrust for propelling the rotorcraft. The radial-flow rotor in the opposite direction of the first axial-flow rotor and generates upward thrust for lifting the rotorcraft. The airflow generated by the first axial-flow rotor travels through the propulsion funnel and exits out of the back of the rotorcraft. The airflow generated by the radial-flow rotor travels through the plurality of lift funnels which gradually directs the airflow downwards.
US10669016B2	Tail skid shock absorber and indicator A tail skid shock absorber including an outer shock absorber canister, a crushable indicator cartridge disposed within the outer shock absorber canister, and an indicator rod coupled to the crushable indicator cartridge so as to move with a portion of the crushable indicator cartridge as a unit.
US10669013B2	Split gimbal A gimbal having a split design, which can be used in an assembly for actuating an aerodynamic high lift device, is described. The gimbal enables a rotating load path when a force is transferred from the actuator to the high lift device via the gimbal. In particular, the split design can include two receivers which can be coupled to posts extending from a nut. The nut can be secured to a shaft which receives a force generated by the actuator. In one embodiment, the actuator can rotate the shaft to cause the gimbal to translate along the shaft. The split design provides a more compact form factor and is lighter in weight than traditional gimbal designs.
US10669010B2	Unducted-fan aircraft engine including a propeller comprising vanes with roots outside the nacelle and covered by detachable covers The invention relates to an unducted-fan aircraft engine comprising a generally cylindrical nacelle through which a primary jet flows, the nacelle bearing a fan rotor comprising variable-pitch vanes (33) located radially outside the nacelle in order to be traversed by a secondary jet (31) flowing longitudinally around the nacelle. The rotor comprises a hub bearing variable-pitch vane supports each carrying one vane (33), each vane (33) comprising a blade extending from a root that is used to removably attach same to a base of the associated support (34). Each base (36) is located radially outside the nacelle so that it is in the secondary jet, and each assembly formed by a base (36) and the vane root supported by the base (36) is surrounded and covered by a detachable aerodynamic cover (37).
US10669006B2	Interface between an outer end of a wing and a moveable wing tip device An aircraft (102) including a wing (101), having a fixed wing (105) with a wing tip device (103) moveably mounted at the outer end thereof. The wing tip device (103) is moveable between: a flight configuration; and a ground configuration. The wing tip device (103) and the fixed wing (105) are separated along an oblique primary cut plane (113). The wing tip device (103) and the fixed wing (105) meet along an interfacing cut line (135). The interfacing cut line (135) comprises a first length (137) offset from the primary cut plane (113) in a first direction; a second length (141) offset from the primary cut plane (113) in a second direction, opposite to the first direction; and a transition section (139) over which the interfacing cut line (135) transitions from the first length to the second length.
US10669005B2	Solid laminate stringer A solid laminate stringer includes a base segment that forms a first generally trapezoidal cross section. The solid laminate stringer also includes a transition segment abutting the base segment, with concave sides that are continuous with the sides of the base segment. The solid laminate stringer also includes a top segment abutting the transition segment, where the top segment forms a second generally trapezoidal cross section with sides that are continuous with the concave sides of the transition segment. The solid laminate stringer also includes a first overwrap layer covering the top segment, the transition segment, and at least a portion of the base segment. The solid laminate stringer also includes a second overwrap layer overlapping at least a portion of the first overwrap layer covering the base segment.
US10669002B2	Intelligent sea water cooling system A sea water cooling system including a first fluid cooling loop coupled to a first side of a heat exchanger and to a thermal load, a second fluid cooling loop coupled to a second side of the heat exchanger and including a pump for circulating fluid through the second fluid cooling loop, and a controller operatively connected to the pump, wherein the controller is configured to monitor an actual temperature in the first fluid cooling loop and to adjust a speed of the pump based on the monitored temperature to achieve a predetermined temperature in the first fluid cooling loop. The system may be selectively operable in one of a plurality of operating modes, wherein in a first operating mode the pump operates based entirely on cooling demands of the thermal load, and in a second operating mode the pump operates to maintain a fluid pressure above a predefined pressure.
US10669000B2	Mobile underwater docking system for an underwater vehicle A docking system has flat funnel and a slotted ramp at the end of the flat funnel. The ramp has a plurality of inclined planes, each on a respective side of the slot. A docking adapter, fitted over an underwater vehicle, includes a guide plane and a mask. The funnel guides the guide plane to the top of the ramp during docking/charging of the underwater vehicle. Another aspect of the invention is a highly maneuverable glider including a forwardly mounted buoyancy module followed, in order, by a pitch module, a processing module, and a roll module, mounted concentrically with respect to each other. The glider may be attached to any docking system. When used in conjunction with the docking system of the present invention, the glider may be attached to either the flat funnel or the docking adapter of the docking system of the present invention.
US10668999B2	Mask for surface snorkeling The mask for surface snorkeling comprises a rigid frame (2), a transparent visor (3), a soft face mask (4) applicable in an airtight way to the face of the user and having a membrane (7) which delimits an upper viewing chamber (8) being shaped to contain the eyes of the user and a lower breathing chamber (9) being shaped to contain the nose and mouth of the user, and a breathing circuit (5) connected to the lower chamber (9), a ventilation circuit of the upper chamber (8) independent and separated from the breathing circuit (5) also being provided.
US10668997B2	Unmanned aerial vehicle search and rescue system A search and rescue drone system includes a buoyant body member, a frame attached to the buoyant body member for carrying a motor and propeller, and an electronic array including a camera, GPS, an EPIRB radio distress beacon, and a transmitter/receiver for remote control flying the drone and communicating with an operator. The search and rescue drone may be flown manually, or may have some autonomous flight and locator capabilities. For example, in one embodiment, the search and rescue drone may be programmed to simply fly to the location of an electronic wearable device, like a bracelet, that is worn by a man overboard. In another embodiment, the search and rescue drone includes a basket, harness, or other means for actually recovering a swimmer in distress, and flying that person back to safety on a ship or on shore.
US10668993B2	Foot binding assembly for standup paddleboards A stand-up paddleboard (SUP) may be configured with a non-retentive binding system to secure a user's foot positioning. In one example, the binding system may include pockets formed from panels extending continuously along edges of the paddleboard, and straps to provide tension on the pockets, to reduce a likelihood of undesired sliding of the user's feet. The pockets of the binding system may allow the user to reposition the user's feet to multiple secured footholds within the binding system, thereby allowing the user's stance and balance to be maintained.
US10668992B2	Multi-position user support device for a stand-up paddle board A device for providing user-support on a stand-up paddle board (SUP) includes a support post having a user-support pad mounted to its upper end portion and a horizontal rotation axle around which the support post is rotatable to a position for use, and to a stored position. The device is configured to be mounted to the SUP with the horizontal rotation axle positioned transversely to a length of the SUP. The device includes a spring component returnably connected to the support post via the horizontal rotation axle, configured to impose a return force on the support post in the stored position.
US10668991B1	Mat storage system for a boat A mat storage system including a shaft that is configured to be coupled to a mat. The shaft is configured to rotate to wrap the mat around the shaft. The mat is preferably inflatable, and a motor is preferably coupled to the shaft for rotating the shaft. The mat storage system is preferably used with a watercraft, and the shaft is preferably coupled to a portion of the watercraft. The shaft is preferably positioned in a mat compartment, and the mat compartment is preferably positioned adjacent a stern of the watercraft. The mat compartment is preferably defined by a deck of the watercraft and positioned beneath at least a portion of a floor of the deck. The mat compartment is preferably sized for receiving an inflatable mat that is deflated and wrapped around the shaft. A method for using the mat storage system is also described herein.
US10668989B2	Methods and system relating to positioning a ship to side-by-side configuration alongside a floating offshore storage facility and transferring fluid cargo therebetween A method is for performing an approach to position a ship in side-by-side configuration alongside a floating offshore storage facility, for transfer of fluid cargo between the floating offshore storage facility and the ship. The method may comprise connecting a helper vessel to the ship, moving the ship on an approach path toward the floating offshore storage facility using the helper vessel, and obtaining a component of sideways movement of the ship by applying thrust from the connected helper vessel, to facilitate moving the ship on the approach path and position the ship in the side-by-side configuration. The ship can be brought into the side-by-side configuration alongside the floating offshore storage facility, at least one transfer pipe can be connected between the ship and the floating offshore storage facility, and communication can be opened through the transfer pipe to communicate fluid cargo between the ship and the storage facility.
US10668984B2	Rear derailleur An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.
US10668981B2	Device for motion transmission on cycles The device for the motion transmission onto cycles comprises: a connecting core able to be associated with a frame of a cycle in a rotatable way around an axis of rotation; and a ring gear lying on a lying plane surrounding the core and able to be coupled to a flexible transmission element closed on itself in a loop for starting said cycle along a direction of forward movement; oscillation means placed between the connecting core and the ring gear and able to tilt the lying plane with respect to the axis of rotation.
US10668979B2	Air intake structure for saddled vehicle An air intake structure for a saddled vehicle including a downsized air cleaner box and a sufficient intake path is provided.An air intake structure for a saddled vehicle applied to a saddled vehicle including an engine suspended from a vehicle body frame and an air cleaner box disposed behind the engine includes: a side cover mounted on a sidewall on an outer side in the vehicle width direction of the air cleaner box; and a side cover opening formed at the side cover toward the vehicle rear side. Outside air to be taken into the air cleaner box is taken from the side cover opening. The sidewall is provided with an intake opening, and the intake opening is covered with the side cover. The side cover includes a body that covers the sidewall, and a canopy member provided at the surface of the body. The side cover opening is formed of the outer edge of the canopy member.
US10668975B2	Shock device in particular for bicycles A shock device for an at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicle including a damping system having a damper cylinder and a moving piston disposed therein and connected with a piston rod extending from the damper cylinder, wherein the piston acts on a first damping chamber in the damper cylinder in the compression stage as the piston rod plunges in from a retracted base position into a plunged-in position. In the damping system, as the piston rod plunges in, damping fluid is transferred from the first damping chamber to an auxiliary chamber. A flow resistance for transferring the damping fluid into the auxiliary chamber is configured travel-dependent, depending on the piston position. The flow resistance for transferring the damping fluid into the auxiliary chamber over a first travel distance of the piston including the base position is smaller than over a second travel distance that is plunged in further.
US10668974B2	Throttle tube with cable side radial bearing located inline with cable cam housing A throttle tube including a radial bearing on a cable side of the throttle tube. On the cable side of the throttle tube, a bearing is used to support the throttle tube on the handle bar to avoid the undesirable friction feeling that would otherwise resulting due to the rubbing of the throttle tube against the supporting handle bar. The bearing on the cable side is located inline with the cable cam housing and the cable itself.
US10668972B2	Saddle riding type vehicle A saddle riding type vehicle includes left and right front wheels that unlock a linkage more surely when the vehicle starts. The vehicle includes a linkage that connects the left and right front wheels to a vehicle body frame, a lock that locks or unlocks the linkage, a lock controller that controls the lock, a wheel speed sensor that detects a vehicle speed, and a vehicle speed change rate obtainer that obtains a vehicle speed change rate. The lock controller unlocks the linkage via the lock if the linkage is locked by the lock and at least one of the vehicle speed and the vehicle speed change rate satisfies an unlocking condition.
US10668970B2	Saddle riding vehicle A saddle riding vehicle includes: a fuel tank supported by a body frame; a filler opening provided in an upper surface of the fuel tank; a tank cover covering the upper surface of the fuel tank; and a fuel sump collecting fuel overflowing from the filler opening. The saddle riding vehicle includes a shroud covering a side surface of the fuel tank. The fuel sump is placed around the filler opening and under the tank cover. The fuel sump includes a drain pipe discharging fuel downward. The drain pipe extends between the tank cover and the shroud.
US10668967B2	Mount having structure wherein coupling means is covered, and locking device for means of transportation using same The present invention relates to a locking device, which is capable of directly locking the body of a means of transportation, such as a bicycle or a light electric vehicle (LEV), regardless of the shape or size thereof, and to a locking device for a means of transportation, which is provided with a mount simply and securely mounted on a tubular frame of the means of transportation, wherein a rack is provided with brackets coupled to the mount and provided at one end of articulated cables, which are fixed to a fixture, so that not only is the locking device securely locked simply by coupling the brackets provided on the rack to the mount mounted on a user's means of transportation, even if the user does not carry a separate lock, but a coupling means, which is capable of disassembling the mount, is covered by the coupling with the brackets when the locking device is locked, thereby significantly reducing the risk of theft during parking.
US10668964B2	Running device A running device includes: a rubber crawler of an endless shape; a guide protrusion disposed in center, with respect to a width direction, of an inner circumferential surface of the rubber crawler; a driving protrusion disposed on each of opposite sides, with respect to the width direction, of the inner circumferential surface of the rubber crawler; and a track roller disposed over the guide protrusion, and configured to roll on the inner circumferential surface of the rubber crawler and to be in surface-contact with a side surface of the guide protrusion and a side surface of the driving protrusion. The track roller has side surfaces disposed on end portions with respect to the width direction, surface-contactable with the side surface of the guide protrusion and the side surface of the driving protrusion, respectively. The side surfaces of the track roller are disposed facing the side surface of the guide protrusion and the side surface of the driving protrusion, respectively, so as to be in surface-contact with the side surface of the guide protrusion and the side surface of the driving protrusion in response to sway of the track roller in the width direction of the rubber crawler.
US10668963B2	Idler wheel, crawler-type travel device, and wear plate An idler wheel includes a disk shaped idler body, and a plurality of wear plate assemblies disposed to encircle a circumferential surface of the idler body. Each wear plate assembly includes a first wear plate and a second wear plate. The first and second wear plates are adjacent to each other. Each of the first and second wear plates includes a first crawler belt contact surface and a second crawler belt contact surface. Each of the first wear plates includes a first end part that defines an end on a second wear plate side of the first crawler belt contact surface as seen in a plan view, and a second end part that defines an end on the second wear plate side of the second crawler belt contact surface as seen in the plan view. The first end part is inclined with respect to an axial direction.
US10668960B1	Plow conversion kit A plow conversion kit includes a frame having a pivot plate configured to attach to a vehicle and a frame pivotally attached to the pivot plate. A first actuator is attached to the frame. A pivot bracket is directly pivotally attached to the frame at a first pivot and to the first actuator at a second pivot. A mounting bracket is directly pivotally attached to the frame such that the mounting bracket is adapted to releasably attach to a work piece. A mount arm is directly pivotally attached to the mounting bracket and to the pivot bracket at a third pivot.
US10668959B2	Big air control apparatus Various embodiments of an apparatus for changing the in-air pitch and/or roll of a land craft are described herein. The apparatus may include a steering input mechanism, a support structure, and an articulator. The apparatus may include one or more of a pitch-forward input mechanism, a pitch-back input mechanism, a roll-right input mechanism, and a roll-left input mechanism. The vehicle may include a set of wheels on which the vehicle travels over ground. The steering input mechanism may receive steering inputs from a driver of the vehicle. The steering input mechanism may receive pitch and roll control inputs from the driver. The support structure may connect the steering input mechanism to the vehicle, at least one of the wheels, or the vehicle and the at least one of the wheels. The articulator may rotatably connect the steering input mechanism to the support structure.
US10668955B2	Fender flare for vehicles A fender flare for attachment to a fender of a vehicle, the fender flare having a flap and a support system operatively connected to the flap to attach the flap to the fender. The support system has a trim having or being capable of adopting a U-shaped configuration. To improve connection to the fender, the support system can have a carrier embedded within the walls of the trim or protrusions projecting from the walls of the trim to facilitate a gripping action of the walls against the fender. Fasteners can also be used to facilitate securement of the support system to the fender. A thinned segment between the trim and the flap can be used to eliminate certain distortions in the fender flare and for efficient packaging. A seal projecting obliquely from the first wall at a top end of the first wall may be used to keep debris out.
US10668948B2	Vehicle steering device A vehicle steering device includes a steering wheel, an input shaft, an output shaft coupled to the input shaft via a torsion bar, an electric motor, a torque detector that detects a torsion bar torque applied to the torsion bar, a rotational angle detector that detects a rotational angle of the electric motor, and a microcomputer. The microcomputer is configured to estimate a driver torque applied to the steering wheel using at least (i) the torsion bar torque detected by the torque detector, (ii) the rotational angle of the electric motor detected by the rotational angle detector, and (iii) a physical model that is constructed with a torsion bar viscosity and a torsion bar rigidity, and determine whether the steering wheel is operated in a hands-on state or a hands-off state based on the estimated driver torque.
US10668941B2	Electric power steering apparatus An electric power steering apparatus compensates a dead time of an inverter without tuning operation, improves distortion of a current waveform and responsibility of a current control, and suppresses sound, vibration and ripple. The apparatus calculates dq-axes steering-assist command values based on at least a steering torque, calculates dq-axes current command values from the dq-axes steering-assist command values, converts the dq-axes current command values into 3-phase duty command values, driving-controls a 3-phase brushless motor by an inverter of a PWM control, and applies an assist torque to a steering system of a vehicle. Dead time reference compensation values are calculated based on a motor rotational angle. Dead time compensation of the inverter adds dead time compensation values in which the dead time reference compensation values are processed by using a gain, a sign and the like, to dq-axes voltage command values or to 3-phase voltage command values.
US10668938B1	Folding handcart A folding handcart includes: a main body provided with at least one wheel unit for moving at a lower portion thereof and provided with a supporter configured to extend vertically from the lower portion thereof; and a loading plate connected to the supporter of the main body through a hinge unit, folded while being rotated toward the main body by the hinge unit, and stowing an article or a folding box, wherein, when the loading plate is folded while being rotated toward the main body, a predetermined stowing space is provided between the main body and the loading plate in accordance with an area of the supporter such that the folding box is folded and stowed therein.
US10668936B2	Processor and system for train assistance tracking and early-warning The present disclosure provides a processor and a system for train assistance tracking and early-warning. The processor includes a synthesis analysis unit configured to perform a synthesis logic analysis on information ahead of a train based on a preset logic synthesis rule; and an identification unit configured to identify an abnormal condition within a predetermined distance ahead of the train according to an analysis result, wherein the abnormal condition includes an appearance of any one or more of a signal machine, an obstacle, or a track turnout.
US10668935B2	Rail vehicle, particularly a tram comprising a bumper It is described a rail vehicle, in particular a tram comprising a front portion and a bumper. Preferably, the bumper comprises at least a thermoplastic material comprising PPS, more preferably the bumper comprises more than 50%, even more preferably more than 80% by weight on the total weight of the thermoplastic materials present in the bumper in a thermoplastic PPS-based material. Preferably, the thermoplastic material comprises reinforcement fibres, more preferably glass fibres.
US10668928B2	Method and device for estimating the friction values of a wheel of a vehicle against a substrate A method and a device for estimating coefficients of friction of a wheel of a vehicle with respect to an underlying surface including decomposing a supplied trajectory into individual curve segments, estimating a lateral force and a slip angle for a front axle of the vehicle, assigning respectively estimated lateral forces and slip angles relating to the associated individual curve segments and storing these value pairs in a memory, estimating a tire characteristic curve for each of the curve segments based on the value pairs stored for the respective curve segment in the memory, estimating a coefficient of friction for each curve segment based on the respectively estimated tire characteristic curve, and storing the estimated coefficients of friction relating to the respectively associated curve segments in a coefficient of friction map.
US10668923B2	Method for adaptively controlling a vehicle speed in a vehicle, and speed control system for carrying out the method A method for adaptively controlling a vehicle speed in a vehicle includes establishing a reference speed; and activating an engine and/or brakes and/or a transmission of the vehicle by a speed-control system as a function of a set vehicle speed and/or a set vehicle retardation for fuel-saving adaptation of the currently existing vehicle speed to the reference speed. The set vehicle speed and/or the set vehicle retardation for a current driving-dynamics situation of the vehicle defined by driving-dynamics vehicle parameters is/are determined as a function of at least one computation coefficient. The at least one computation coefficient is provided by an external arithmetic unit outside the vehicle as a function of the currently existing driving-dynamics vehicle parameters and also as a function of currently existing route information for a route segment situated ahead. The route segment situated ahead is established on the basis of the currently existing driving-dynamics vehicle parameters.
US10668922B2	Travel lane identification without road curvature data One or more dynamic trailing objects can be detected in an external environment of a vehicle. Position data of the dynamic trailing object(s) can be acquired. It can be determined whether a current position of one of the trailing objects is at substantially the same longitudinal position as a previous position of the ego vehicle. If the current position of the dynamic trailing object is at substantially the same longitudinal position as a previous position of the ego vehicle, a lateral offset between the current position of the trailing object and the previous position of the ego vehicle can be determined. The lateral offset can be used to identify a current travel lane of the ego vehicle, determine lane crossings, and/or determine travel lane probability distributions.
US10668919B2	Object detection apparatus and object detection method An object detection apparatus acquires a lateral position which is a relative position of a target to the own vehicle, and determines that a first target is present, as the target, ahead of the own vehicle and that a second target is present between the first target and the own vehicle. The object detection apparatus determines, based on the lateral position of the first target and a limiting value which indicates a width in the lateral direction, whether the first target is present on a traveling course of the own vehicle. The object detection apparatus sets the limiting value such that when the second target is not present, sets as the limiting value, a predetermined reference value, and when the second target is present, sets as the limiting value, a value different from the reference value.
US10668914B2	Method for operating a drive train of a motor vehicle A method for operating a drive-train (1) of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, a transmission connected between the internal combustion engine and a drive output, and a brake assembly. While the motor vehicle is traveling, if a manual command is given or if defined operating conditions exist, the drive-train (1) is operated in a coasting mode, in which the drive-train (1) is disengaged and the internal combustion engine is turned off. If the internal combustion engine, turned off for the coasting mode, fails to restart despite the existence of a signal to restart the internal combustion engine, a braking process is initiated automatically.
US10668902B2	Wheelie determining device and wheelie determining method A wheelie determining device comprises a lift-off start determiner section which determines whether or not a lift-off of a front wheel from a ground surface has started, based on a traveling state value indicating a traveling state of a vehicle and an operation value indicating a rider's driving operation.
US10668900B2	Mechanism for selectively opening/closing a vehicle wash component inlet opening A dryer assembly for a vehicle wash system for emitting high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior includes a housing having an air inlet and an outlet. The air inlet is in communication with a motor assembly having an operating and a non-operating mode. The assembly also includes a gate mechanism in communication with the air inlet. The gate mechanism includes a plurality of pedals that are each pivotable between a first position and a second position. The gate mechanism is in communication with a controller, which directs movement of the plurality of pedals from the first position where the plurality of pedals surround the inlet opening such that air can flow into the housing and the second position where each of the plurality of pedals covers a portion of the inlet opening such that in their entirety the plurality of pedals obstruct the inlet opening to prevent air for flowing into the housing.
US10668899B2	Transportation vacuum assembly A vacuum cleaner assembly designed for use in a vehicle having a passenger compartment such as those with at least one row of seats and a cargo area. The vacuum cleaner assembly preferably includes a power head, a collection drum or other container, and a hose. The powerhead of the present invention is powered by the vehicle's electrical system and is preferably mounted between exterior body panels and interior compartment panels of the vehicle. For example, the power head may be mounted between the exterior body panels and the interior compartment panels adjacent to, but not in the cargo area.
US10668898B2	Wiper system for vehicle A wiper system for a vehicle includes: a glass wiper disposed on a window glass of a vehicle; a motor providing driving power to the glass wiper; a camera capturing images of surroundings of the vehicle; and a camera wiper disposed on a camera lens of the camera and connected to the motor by a linkage to operate in association with the glass wiper such that the camera wiper swings back and forth over the camera lens while the glass wiper swings back and forth over the window glass.
US10668896B2	Car sharing system and car sharing method A car sharing system includes a car sharing device. The car sharing device includes a key function unit and a user authentication function unit. The key function unit allows a device of a vehicle that is shared with multiple people to operate by performing ID verification through a process similar to an electronic key of the vehicle. When the device of the vehicle is operated with a mobile terminal, the user authentication function unit obtains key information from an external device via the mobile terminal and performs authentication of the key information. When authentication of the key information is accomplished and use of the vehicle is within a reservation time, the user authentication function unit validates the key function unit. The key information is generated as information that is permitted only a temporary use.
US10668895B2	Variable force limiter control system for vehicle A variable force limiter control system for a vehicle includes a variable force limiter mechanism, a relative speed sensor, an acceleration sensor and an electronic control unit. The variable force limiter mechanism is configured to change a force limiter load. The relative speed sensor is configured to detect a relative speed of the vehicle with respect to a collision object before a collision. The acceleration sensor is configured to detect an acceleration of the vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to predict a severity of a collision on the basis of at least the relative speed. The electronic control unit is configured to control the force limiter load on the basis of both the predicted severity and the acceleration in an initial stage of the collision of the vehicle.
US10668894B2	Seat belt retractor In a belt retractor (10) comprising a frame (12), a sensor (16) for vehicle-sensitive blocking including a sensor lever (22), a belt reel (14) and a rocker arm (30) coupled to the belt reel (14) via a coupling (32) which is adjustable between a home position in which the sensor lever (22) is blocked and an extended position in which the sensor lever (22) is released, the coupling (32) is a wrap spring coupling comprising a drive element (34) coupled to the belt reel (14) as well as a driven element (40) connected to the rocker arm (30), wherein the drive element (34) and the driven element (40) include a respective annular outer friction surface (38, 44) and are arranged concentrically to each other and a coil spring (46) is provided which contacts the friction surfaces (38, 44) and couples the driven element (40) to the drive element (34).
US10668892B2	Vehicle seat with dual shoulder strap seat belts A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom, a seat back, a first seat belt retractor, a second seat belt retractor, a first seat belt shoulder strap and a second seat belt shoulder strap. The seat bottom includes an upper side, a lower side, a front side, a back side, a right side and a left side. The seat back includes a front side, a back side, an opening extending between the front side and the back side, a left side, a right side, an upper edge and a lower edge. The first and second seat belt retractors are connected to the back side of the seat back. The first seat belt shoulder strap has a first end connected to the first seat belt retractor and a second end connected to the left side of the seat back. The second seat belt shoulder strap has a first end connected to the second seat belt retractor and a second end connected to the right side of the seat back.
US10668890B2	Automobile seat restraint system and method A system and method for securing a child in a typical adult-sized automobile seat are provided. The system includes a plurality of straps, or webbing, removably attached to the typical adult-sized automobile seat, an optional seat pad, two optional shoulder pads, two optional shoulder buckles, a chest buckle, and a hip buckle. The system is configured to safely and conveniently secure the child into the typical adult-sized automobile seat, thereby reducing or eliminating a need for a child-sized automobile seat. During use, the system secures the child into the typical adult-sized automobile seat, thereby preventing or ameliorating injury from an automobile collision.
US10668889B2	Method for folding driver airbag A method for folding a driver airbag may include: forming a tuck-in folding part by pushing an upper end portion of an airbag cushion part into the airbag cushion part; folding the tuck-in folding part toward the opposite side with respect to a driver seat; temporarily attaching the tuck-in folding part to the airbag cushion part; injecting gas into the airbag cushion part, and compressing the airbag cushion part such that the airbag cushion part maintains a plate shape; and folding the airbag cushion part while moving a folding jig disposed in a radial shape around the circumference of the airbag cushion part toward an inflator connection part.
US10668888B2	Curtain airbag apparatus A curtain airbag apparatus may include: a curtain airbag cushion part installed at a side of a vehicle, and expanded and deployed to cover the side of the vehicle; a first seaming part disposed in the curtain airbag cushion part at one side of a driver airbag cushion part, suppressing a thickness-direction expansion of the curtain airbag cushion part when the curtain airbag cushion parts is expanded, forming a constraint concave portion into which one side of the driver airbag cushion part is inserted, and forming first and second chamber parts at both sides of the constraint concave portion; a protruding chamber part expanded and deployed to the interior of the vehicle when the curtain airbag cushion part is expanded; and an anti-expansion tether part connected to both sides of the protruding chamber part, and restricting an expansion of the outside of the protruding chamber part.
US10668884B2	Load limiter configuration using multidimensional model A vehicle seat restraint system includes a control system and a second-row restraint system. The control system receives a first-row seat value and a second-row seat value from seat sensors. The control system generates relative position data for a first-row seat and a second-row seat based upon the first-row seat value and the second-row seat value. The control system selects a load limiter setting value using a multidimensional load limiter model based upon body impact values as a function of load limiter setting values and the relative position data, a selected load limiter setting value outside a value avoidance zone for the body impact values. The second-row restraint system is configured by the control system with the selected load limiter setting value. The control system may also determine an occupant weight value and select the load limiter setting value using the occupant weight value.
US10668881B2	Collision detection device for vehicle In a collision detection device for a vehicle, the bumper absorber includes general parts and holding parts alternately in a lengthwise direction of the groove portion. In each of the general parts, a predetermined clearance is formed between an inner wall surface of the groove portion on at least one side of vehicle up and down sides, and the detection tube member. Each of the holding parts is in contact with a surface of the detection tube member on at least one side of vehicle up and down sides, and vehicle front and rear sides to hold the detection tube member. A holding part ratio, which is a ratio of a part of the detection tube member held by the holding parts to a unit length of the detection tube member, is set to be smaller than a predetermined value.
US10668880B2	Collision detecting device for a motor vehicle for detecting a collision with a pedestrian A collision detecting device for a motor vehicle for detecting a collision with a pedestrian has a pressure measuring chamber, which is formed by a tube, and a flexurally stiff structural element. The tube is formed to be deformable in the event of a collision, i.e. as a result of a collision of the motor vehicle with the pedestrian, and is correspondingly arranged. The tube is also supported in a direction, in particular in precisely one direction transverse to a vertical direction of the motor vehicle. In addition, the tube is essentially in particular flexurally stiffly supported on the structural element in precisely one, i.e. in exclusively one, vertical direction of the vehicle.
US10668874B1	Clamp assembly for electrical wiring harnesses A clamp assembly includes a grommet with a non-circular aperture with a multiple of crush apertures defined at least partially around the non-circular aperture. A method of supporting a wiring harness within a clamp assembly for a gas turbine engine includes installing a wiring harness through a non-circular aperture with a multiple of crush apertures defined in an arc at least partially around a major axis of the non-circular aperture; and compressing the grommet to compress the multiple of crush apertures to retain the wiring harness within the non-circular aperture.
US10668872B2	Door edge protector A door edge protector for an edge of a door of a motor vehicle includes a unitary extrusion having a push rod member having a proximal end coupled to a rear wall member by a coupling member. The unitary extrusion also includes a pull member coupled to the rear wall member and extending to an edge covering member. An adhesive attaches the unitary extrusion to an interior surface of the door of the motor vehicle. In a first position of the push rod member, the push rod member is not in contact with the pull member and the edge covering member extends around the edge of the door. In a second position of the push rod member, the push rod member is in contact with the pull member and compresses a portion of the pull member so as to retract the edge covering member.
US10668871B2	Retaining device, in particular for removably connecting vehicle body parts A retaining device (1) including: a box-like element (5) designed so that it can be inserted so as to pass through a perforation (4) of parts to be connected; a pivot (8) mounted inside the box-like element rotatably about an axis (A) of symmetry thereof and provided with a head (9) arranged on the outside of the box-like element; and a pair of elastically deformable wings (10) mounted in an angularly integral manner on the pivot (8) and projecting from opposite sides transversely so as to jut out through a pair of opposite through-windows (11) formed in a side wall (12) of the box-like element (5) and designed to assume an elastically deformed or retracted configuration, in which they are fully folded up inside the box-like element (5).
US10668860B2	Car running board and car The present invention discloses a car running board and car, comprising a first running board body, a second running board body and at least one car installation support; the first running board body is telescopically connected with the second running board body; the car installation support is rigidly connected with the first running board body and/or the second running board body on one end and with the car on the other end. Through the above method, the car running board structure of the present invention can change flexibly and contract to reduce volume during the transport, thus saving both the transport cost and storage space.
US10668858B2	Around view monitoring system and operating method thereof The present invention is directed to providing an around view monitoring system (AVMS) that may enhance accuracy of an estimation of a camera attitude while a road gradient is present, and an operating method thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the AVMS may calculate a rotation matrix for removing a road gradient component using a camera that has not changed position and generate an estimated rotation matrix from which the road gradient is removed by applying the rotation matrix to an estimated rotation matrix for a camera that has changed position.
US10668855B2	Detection apparatus, imaging apparatus, vehicle, and detection method A detection apparatus includes an image acquisition interface and a controller. The image acquisition interface acquires captured images from an imaging apparatus that is installed in a vehicle and captures images of an area surrounding the vehicle. The controller calculates, on the basis of the captured images, the distance from the imaging apparatus to a road edge in the width direction of the road on which the vehicle is traveling or to an obstacle on the road and determines, on the basis of the calculated distance and information on an outer dimension of the vehicle, whether travel on the road by other vehicles will be possible after the vehicle has parked on the road.
US10668854B2	Work vehicle and display device A work vehicle includes a vehicle body, a working implement, a camera, and a display control unit. To the vehicle body, front tires are mounted. The working implement is movably coupled to the vehicle body and at least a part thereof is arranged anterior to the front tires. The camera is arranged at a front portion of the vehicle body and shoots an image of an anterior area outside the vehicle body as a shooting area. The display control unit causes a display device to display a shot image shot by the camera and a first guide image which indicates a first projection position obtained by projecting a first site of the working implement on a plane including ground-contacting surfaces of the front tires in a superimposed manner.
US10668853B2	Interior A-pillar electroluminescent assembly of a vehicle An electroluminescent assembly on a vehicle A-pillar and a method for installing the same on a vehicle A-pillar includes a panel positioned over an interior surface of the A-pillar, the panel including a plurality of facets extending along a length of the panel. The electroluminescent assembly covers the three facets. The portion of the electroluminescent assembly that covers a middle facet provides real-time visual indicators to an occupant of the vehicle based on signals derived from a vehicle electronic system. The portion of the electroluminescent assembly that covers the other two facets provide illumination to an interior and exterior of the vehicle.
US10668846B2	Adjustment device for a motor vehicle An adjustment device includes a housing in which a rotary element is rotatably mounted about a rotational axis, a locking device having a first locking element, connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the rotary element, and a second locking element arranged on the housing and which can be reversibly moved between a primary position in a locked situation, in which the locking elements have a form- and/or force-locking connection, and a secondary position without the connection. An adapter plate is rotates relative to the rotary element and the housing. An unlocking element cooperates with the adapter plate in an actuator region when the second locking element is transferred into the secondary position. The second locking element is shifted by an unlocking height in the unlocking region, and by a lifting height in the actuator region. The actuator region is arranged with the lifting height smaller than the unlocking height.
US10668844B2	Extension assist for headrest A headrest extension assist system is disclosed. In embodiments, a headrest extension assist system includes a headrest extension assembly movably coupled to a backrest assembly. The headrest extension assist system may further include an extension assist assembly. The extension assist assembly may be coupled to the headrest extension assembly at one end, and a fixed point relative to the headrest extension assembly at another end. The extension assist assembly exerts an extension force on the headrest extension assembly to offset, or partially offset, an extension resistance force. The extension assist assembly exerts the extension force to extend the headrest extension assembly to at least one of a retracted position, an intermediate position, and an extended position.
US10668842B2	Adjustable lumbar support for a vehicle seat A lumbar support device for a vehicle seat permits vertical and fore-aft adjustment of the support or forces exerted on the back of an operator seated on the vehicle seat. The lumbar support device includes a lumbar panel resiliently flexibly attached to the seat frame and/or seat shell to permit fore and aft movement of the lumbar panel relative to the seat back, the lumbar panel arranged to bear against the seat back, and a cam element having a cam surface bearing against the lumbar panel to apply force to the lumbar panel toward the seat back, the cam element supported on the seat frame and/or seat shell for movement relative to the lumbar panel and relative to the seat shell and/or seat frame, the cam element configured to vary the force applied to the seat back based on the movement of the cam element.
US10668841B2	Removable seat backrest cover A protective seat backrest cover which can be quickly and easily installed and/or removed consisting of a cover with a seam down one side, allowing it to be opened and wrapped around a seat backrest and then closed and fastened, without removing the headrest.
US10668836B2	Vehicle seatback latch with remote handle having integrated flag A vehicle seatback includes: a first panel; a second panel coupled to the first panel so that a welding stitching pattern is exposed, each welding stitch of the welding stitching pattern accessible from a common direction; and a bracket, wherein at least one welding stitch included in the welding stitch pattern connects the bracket to one of the first or second panels. A vehicle latch system includes: a housing at a first edge of a movable vehicle seatback with a handle to assume an extended position outside the housing in which a flag on the handle is presented, and a retracted position inside the housing in which the flag is not presented; a latch configured for placement at a second edge of the movable vehicle seatback, the second edge opposite the first edge; and a cable connecting the handle and the latch to each other.
US10668830B2	Method and system for mounting and dismounting batteries in a vehicle A method and system for swapping batteries in an electric vehicle is disclosed. The method includes dismounting a first battery assembly, moving to a second battery assembly and mounting the second battery assembly onto the vehicle. Mounting and dismounting are accomplished by an onboard mounting and dismounting system. The method can be used in a zero infrastructure environment such as an underground mine since mounting and dismounting are accomplished by components on the vehicle itself. An auxiliary battery pack powers the vehicle during between dismounting a battery pack and mounting another battery pack.
US10668825B2	Engine start and battery support module An Engine Start and Battery Support Module for a vehicle is provided that utilizes a bank of Ultra Capacitors (UCs) charged with or without running the vehicle's alternator to levels that support both engine starting assistance and hotel load support. The UCs' per-cell charge can be adjusted and raised during periods of low temperatures and even higher during ultralow temperatures. The adjustment, which can be dynamic and/or automatic, increases the UC energy storage capability. Further, the release of energy from the UCs is controlled by a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller based on the DC bus voltage. The UCs can be charged either from an onboard DC/DC converter, an AC hook up, or from smartly switching the banks of UCs between parallel and serial configurations.
US10668822B2	Elimination of fundamental harmonic position measurement errors in a vector-based position sensing system A rotary system includes a rotor, a vector-based position sensor, and a controller executing a method to eliminate fundamental harmonic position measurement error. The sensor measures angular position of the rotor and outputs raw sine and cosine signals representative of the angular position. The raw signals have a fundamental harmonic position measurement error at the frequency of the sensor signals. The controller receives the raw signals, adaptively adds or subtracts sensor signal offsets to or from the raw signals to generate offset sine and cosine signals, calculates a corrected position of the rotor using the offset sine and cosine signals eliminating the fundamental error, and controls an action or state of the rotary system using the corrected position. The rotor may be part of an electric machine, such as in a vehicle.
US10668820B2	Protocol conversion apparatus for electric vehicle A protocol conversion apparatus includes: a first communication unit that communicates with a power conditioner that supports a first charging protocol; a second communication unit that communicates with an electric vehicle that supports a second charging protocol; and a control unit that is a conversion unit placed between the first communication unit and the second communication unit, which receives from the first communication unit a communication signal received from the power conditioner, and upon the reception, converts the received signal to a communication signal that conforms to the second charging protocol to output the resultant signal to the second communication unit, and which receives from the second communication unit a communication signal received from the electric vehicle, and upon the reception, converts the received signal to a communication signal that conforms to the first charging protocol to output the resultant signal to the first communication unit.
US10668814B1	Module active response system The invention relates to the supplemental generation of energy from a vehicle operation, and specifically to the generation of energy in connection to a vehicle's disc brakes in combination with brushless electric motor-generators. The aim of the invention is to provide a solution making it possible to provide a generator and a disc brake having a compact structure.
US10668813B2	Control device for transport vehicle A control device for a transport vehicle configured to travel with a driving force output from an electric motor is provided. When the transport vehicle is driven by a driving force of the electric motor and a variation rate is equal to or less than a predetermined value while a parameter relating to a traveling speed of the transport vehicle is less than a first predetermined value, the control device sets a threshold value, at which an output limit of the electric motor is started based on a parameter relating to a temperature of the electric motor or a temperature of an electric device for driving the electric motor, to a variable value corresponding to a required driving force to the transport.
US10668812B2	Power supply system There is provided a power supply system that is mounted on a vehicle and that comprises an accumulator connected with a power line via a system main relay including a precharge circuit; a smoothing capacitor mounted to the power line; and a power converter configured to use a DC power from the power line and supply an AC power to an electric load. When a precharge control that uses the precharge circuit to pre-charge the capacitor at a system start time fails in pre-charging the capacitor, the power supply system diagnoses a place of a failure, based on a change in common voltage of the accumulator during the precharge control.
US10668807B2	Compressed natural gas fueling system with integrated fill receptacle A compressed natural gas fueling system includes a frame arrangement with at least one tank disposed therein and an inlet that can receive a compressed natural gas fueling nozzle to fill the at least one tank. The fueling system can be attached with and supported by frame rails behind a cabin of a vehicle such that the inlet is positioned above the frame rails.
US10668806B2	Concrete transit mixer A concrete transit mixer can include a cabin having four doors for people to enter and exit the cabin, and a rotatable drum for mixing and pouring concrete. The mixer can include a water tank mounted below the cabin and a fuel tank mounted below the cabin. The mixer can include four distinct sets of steps to allow people to climb up to each of the four doors to enter the cabin.
US10668805B2	Stiffening assembly for a fuel tank A method of forming a tank with a stiffening assembly includes forming a fuel tank such that the tank wall carries at least a first and second insert, locating a connecting assembly within the tank interior aligned with the first and second inserts, the connecting assembly including a rigid body, a first coupler and a second coupler, and coupling at least a portion of the first insert with the first coupler and at least a portion of the second insert with the second coupler to limit movement of the two wall portions relative to each other.
US10668803B2	In-wheel motor drive device A wheel hub bearing unit includes an outer ring disposed on an axially outer side of the hub bearing unit and coupled to a wheel, a stationary shaft passing through a center bore of the outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements arranged in an annular space between the outer ring and the stationary shaft. Motor and speed reduction units are offset from an axis of the wheel hub bearing unit in a direction perpendicular thereto, with the motor unit disposed adjacent to an axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft. The speed reduction unit includes an output gear coupled to the outer ring and a rolling bearing provided between the output gear and the stationary shaft to support the output gear. A carrier disposed on an axially inner side relative to the hub bearing unit is secured to the axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft.
US10668800B2	Drive unit for vehicles A vehicle drive unit to prevent a single phase lock of a motor as a prime mover to limit damage is provided. The drive unit includes: a first transmission route to deliver drive force of an engine to drive wheels; and a second transmission route to deliver drive force of a motor to the drive wheels. The second transmission route comprises an intermediate shaft that transmits the drive force of the motor to the first transmission route. A fluid coupling is disposed between the motor and the intermediate shaft. A lockup clutch is arranged parallel to the fluid coupling between the motor and the intermediate shaft.
US10668794B2	Fastening mechanisms for truck soft covers The present invention is directed to truck cover systems and methods thereof. Embodiments of the invention provide a system for securing a flexible tonneau cover for a truck bed. The cover, when deployed, seals a truck bed to protect the bed and its contents from outside elements. The cover systems described herein may be modular and/or adjustable to fit trucks of any size without modifications to the truck. The fasteners used to secure the cover to the truck bed rails are designed to withstand the forces of attaching and removing the cover over time. The cover system may be quickly and easily installed without the need for drilling. Once installed, the cover systems described herein are rugged and stable.
US10668793B2	Retractable autonomous roof panel A retractable roof apparatus for an autonomous hardtop vehicle is described. The apparatus includes a vehicle roof having an opening to a compartment that extends below the surface of the vehicle roof and a retractable cover assembly that encloses sensor devices. The retractable cover assembly includes a top panel having a peripheral size and shape that matches the roof opening to the compartment. The sensors include an array of cameras having a field of view of the full width of the vehicle in at least the front of the vehicle when the retractable roof cover is in the raised position. The height of the top panel in the raised position above the vehicle roof is a minimal height to accommodate the height of the cameras. When the retractable cover assembly is retracted into the compartment, the top panel is flush with the surrounding roof panel of the vehicle.
US10668790B2	Interlayers comprising optical films having enhanced optical properties An interlayer comprising a first polymer layer, a polarization rotary optical film and optionally a second polymer layer, and multiple layer panels formed from such interlayers. The panels may exhibit desirable optical properties, including, for example, less image “ghosting,” when used as part of a heads-up-display (HUD) display panel for use in automotive and aircraft applications.
US10668789B2	Sunroof incorporating electro-optic element A vehicle sunroof comprising an electro-optic device is disclosed. The electro-optic device forms a variable transmission window comprising a first layer, a second layer, and an electro-optic medium disposed between the first layer and the second layer. At least one of the first layer and the second layer correspond to a polymeric film. The sunroof further comprises a frame configured to connect the electro-optic device to the vehicle.
US10668784B2	Forced-ventilation device A forced-ventilation device ventilates a compartment of a vehicle by forced ventilation by actuating a blower of an air-conditioning device of the vehicle when the compartment is left at a high temperature. When a mode for forced ventilation has been set by the user, when a mobile device approaching the vehicle together with a user enters a predetermined detection area within which the mobile device is detectable by a response signal, and when the response signal is successfully verified, a control portion switches ON an ignition switch of the vehicle, opens one or two or more windows using an opening and closing mechanism, and directs the air-conditioning device to actuate the blower.
US10668783B2	Vehicle air conditioning control systems An air conditioning system of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes a condenser configured to receive refrigerant output by an electric compressor and transfer heat from the refrigerant within the condenser to air passing the condenser. A first evaporator is configured to receive refrigerant from the condenser when a first control valve is open and transfer heat from air passing the first evaporator to the refrigerant within the first evaporator. A first blower is configured to blow air across the first evaporator to a first section of a cabin of the vehicle. A second evaporator is configured to receive refrigerant from the condenser when a second control valve is open and transfer heat from air passing the second evaporator to the refrigerant within the second evaporator. A second blower is configured to blow air across the second evaporator to a second section of the cabin of the vehicle.
US10668779B2	Functional component attaching member In order to provide a functional component attaching member of which durability can be further improved because when a load is applied to a functional component while a vehicle is travelling, the load can also be borne by portions other than a wall portion opposite to a load direction, the present invention provides a rubber functional component attaching member (functional component mounting base 1) for fastening a functional component 29 to an inner surface 70 of a tire, comprising a bottom surface 4 that is fixed to the inner surface 70 of the tire, an attaching portion 2 having a recessed portion 2A to which a functional component-side attaching portion 30 provided to the functional component 29 is attached, and a reinforcing material 20 embedded in a rubber portion on an outer side of the recessed portion 2A.
US10668772B2	Tire A tire has excellent wet performance without leading to a reduction in steering stability. The tire includes a tread portion and a pair of bead portions each with a bead core and a bead filler disposed on the radial outside of the bead core. Tread rubber forming the tread portion includes a rubber composition including a rubber component (A) and, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A), 5 to 50 parts by mass of at least one kind of thermoplastic resin (B) selected from the group consisting of C5-based resins, C5- to C9-based resins, C9-based resins, terpene-based resins, terpene-aromatic compound-based resins, rosin-based resins, dicyclopentadiene resins, and alkylphenol-based resins, and 20 to 120 parts by mass of a filler (C) including silica. The dynamic storage modulus (E′) of the bead filler exceeds 50 MPa.
US10668770B2	Motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly A motor vehicle wheel bearing assembly includes a hub configured to be supported by at least one rolling-element bearing and to provide a seat for a wheel. The hub includes a first hollow-cone-shaped element manufactured from light metal and having a first axial end section having a first diameter and a second axial end section having a second, larger, diameter and at least one bearing raceway or raceway support at the first axial end section. The hub also includes a second element extending radially from an end of the first hollow-cone-shaped element, the second element having a radially inner section and a radially outer section. The second axial end section of the first element is connected to the radial outer section of the second element, for example, at a joint.
US10668769B2	Anti-roll off assembly and system including same An anti-roll off assembly. The assembly comprises a band, a plurality of compression-resistant well filler assemblies and a coupler assembly. The band is configured to extend substantially around a circumference of a well portion of a wheel. The compression-resistant well filler assemblies are coupled to the band and are configured to be positioned against the well portion to block off respective volumes along circumferential portions of the well portion. The coupler assembly is configured to increase a tension force of the band and comprises a first trunnion, a second trunnion and a threaded member. The first trunnion is in contact with the band and has a first threaded opening. The second trunnion is in contact with the band and has a second threaded opening. The threaded member comprises a first end threadedly engaged with the first threaded opening and a second end threadedly engaged with the second threaded opening.
US10668760B2	Frequency band extension in an audio signal decoder A method is provided for extending the frequency band of an audio signal during a decoding or improvement process. The method includes obtaining the decoded signal in a first frequency band, referred to as a low band. Tonal components and a surround signal are extracted from the signal from the low-band signal, and the tonal components and the surround signal are combined by adaptive mixing using energy-level control factors to obtain an audio signal, referred to as a combined signal. The low-band decoded signal before the extraction step or the combined signal after the combination step are extended over at least one second frequency band which is higher than the first frequency band. Also proved are a frequency-band extension device which implements the described method and a decoder including a device of this type.
US10668759B2	Head voltage correcting method for inkjet printing apparatus, an apparatus using same, and a program thereof A head voltage correcting method for inkjet printing apparatus which perform printing with a head having a plurality of head modules includes the following steps: a testing chart printing step for printing testing charts which includes a lowest density head module check pattern, satellite check patterns, band-by-band density variable patterns, and in-band density variable patterns; a lowest density head module determining step for determining a lowest density head module; a satellite-free drive voltage determining step; and a new reference voltage determining step for determining a drive voltage of the band-by-band density variable patterns of the adjacent head module to be a new reference voltage for the adjacent head module.
US10668757B2	Printer A printer according to one embodiment includes: a container configured to store a roll, the roll being a belt-like shaped print medium that is wound; a limiter in the container, the limiter having an abutting face to limit movement of the roll stored in the container and the belt-like shaped print medium extracted from the roll in width directions; and a damper disposed at a position opposed to a surface of the print medium extracted from the roll and the abutting face, the damper absorbing fluctuations in tension of the print medium.
US10668754B2	Cable array for inkjet module An inkjet module includes: first and second opposite end brackets; a print module slidably mounted between the end brackets for raising and lowering the print module relative to the end brackets, the print module having a front face, a rear face and an elongate printhead positioned at a lower surface of the print module; and a cable array including a plurality of laterally arranged cables connected to the print module. The cables of the cable array extend in a common plane parallel to the rear face of the print module and follow a curved path such that an outer cable is longer than an inner cable.
US10668752B2	Inkjet printer and method for acquiring gap information An inkjet printer is provided that is configured to store a plurality of pieces of gap information respectively corresponding to a plurality of examined sections discretely arranged along a head moving direction on a recording sheet, each of the plurality of examined sections including a corresponding one portion of top portions and bottom portions on the recording sheet, and calculate interpolation gap information to be interpolated over a whole width in the head moving direction of at least one of a plurality of segments, each of which has a width in the head moving direction defined by two adjacent sections of the plurality of examined sections, based on the stored gap information.
US10668750B2	Tape cartridge with improved running stability when conveying fabric tape A tape cartridge includes a casing, a tape roll, and a ribbon roll. The casing has a tape outlet. The tape roll is formed by winding a fabric tape. The ribbon roll is formed by winding an ink ribbon. The tape outlet is formed at a most downstream end of a tape conveying path of the fabric tape paid out from the tape roll. The fabric tape is discharged through the tape outlet outside. The fabric tape includes a heat cutter processed parts, and a printing part. The heat cutter processed parts are positioned at each end portion in a widthwise direction of the fabric tape. The printing part is positioned between the heat cutter processed parts. The fabric tape is in contact with an outer circumferential part of the ribbon roll on a way of conveying the fabric tape along the tape conveying path to the tape outlet.
US10668749B2	Inline duplexer media path In one example, a system for a inline duplexer media path includes a first print media pathway extending from an input roller to an output roller, wherein the first print media pathway provides the print media through a print zone, and a second print media pathway extending from the output roller to the input roller, wherein the second print media pathway is substantially parallel and separate from the first print media pathway.
US10668746B2	Image recording device An image reading device includes a tray unit, a recording unit disposed above the tray unit, an outer guide defining a curved path extending from the tray unit to the recording unit, a sheet feeder configured to feed a sheet from the tray unit to the curved path, and a return guide disposed between the recording unit and the tray unit. The return guide pivots about a shaft and guides the sheet having an image recorded thereon back to the curved path. The tray unit includes at least one supporting portion. The return guide includes at least one supported portion. The at least one supporting portion of the tray unit engages the at least one supported portion of the return guide such that the return guide takes a guiding position in which the return guide defines a return path extending to the curved path.
US10668744B2	Printing method, and manufacturing method for decorated object A printing method is provided and includes: ejecting a photo-curable ink from a head onto a print medium by an ejection amount v2 required of matte-finish printing; irradiating a light after a standby time t2 is passed to cure the photo-curable ink in a manner that a matte finish is obtainable; ejecting a transparent-photo-curable ink from the head onto the print medium by an ejection amount v3 greater than the ejection amount v2 and less than or equal to an ejection amount v1 required of glossy-finish printing; and irradiating the light after a standby time t3 shorter than a standby time t1 is passed to cure the transparent-photo-curable ink which is ejected.
US10668735B2	Printing-fluid cartridge including contact surface for providing positioning of the printing-fluid cartridge A printing-fluid cartridge is inserted into a printing-fluid consuming apparatus in an insertion direction crossing a gravitational direction and attached thereto in a first posture. The printing-fluid cartridge includes: a storage chamber, a supply portion having a supply port, an upper surface and a locking surface positioned upward of the storage chamber, an electrical interface disposed at the upper surface, and a contact surface positioned rearward relative to the supply port of the supply portion in the insertion direction in the first posture. The printing-fluid cartridge inserted in the printing-fluid consuming apparatus is movable between the first posture and a second posture. In the first posture, the locking surface engages a lock portion and the contact surface abuts against a positioning portion. In the second posture, the locking surface is positioned downward relative to the lock portion and the contact surface is separated from the positioning portion.
US10668734B2	Ink container and image forming apparatus The ink container includes an ink pack, a paper case and a cover. The ink pack is configured to store ink. The paper case is configured to store the ink pack and to have a shape elongated in one direction. The cover is bonded to an end portion in the one direction of the case. A protection rib is protruded on an outer circumferential face of the cover. The protection rib covers, from an outside in the one direction, a bonded portion of the end portion of the case and the cover.
US10668731B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus A discharger is configured to discharge liquid in a liquid channel to outside the liquid channel. The liquid is at least one of first liquid and second liquid different from the first liquid. An agitator is configured to agitate the liquid in the liquid channel. When executed by a processor, instructions cause the processor to perform: an introducing process of, when the second liquid exists in the liquid channel, controlling the discharger to discharge the second liquid to outside the liquid channel and to introduce the first liquid from the tank into the liquid channel; an agitating process of, after the introducing process, controlling the agitator to agitate the liquid in the liquid channel; and a discharging process of, after the agitating process, controlling the discharger to discharge the liquid in the liquid channel agitated by the agitator to outside the liquid channel.
US10668724B2	Piezoelectric device, liquid ejecting head, and liquid ejecting apparatus A piezoelectric device includes an active portion of a piezoelectric layer interposed between a first electrode and a second electrode is provided independently for each of a first recessed portions, the first electrode forms an individual electrode provided independently for each of the active portions, the second electrode forms a common electrode commonly provided to a plurality of the active portions, in the piezoelectric layer, a second recessed portion which is provided outside the active portion and opens on a side opposite to a substrate is provided, and in a lamination direction of the substrate and the piezoelectric element, a vibration plate has a nitride film as an uppermost layer on the second electrode side at least in a region overlapping a bottom surface of the second recessed portion.
US10668721B2	Voltage drop compensation for inkjet printhead A drop ejector array device includes a first plurality and a second plurality of drop ejectors that are alternatingly disposed along an array direction on the substrate surface. A voltage input terminal and a current return terminal are disposed on the substrate surface. A first power bus line connects the first plurality to the voltage input terminal. A second power bus line connects the second plurality to the voltage input terminal. The second power bus line is electrically connected to the first power bus line by a primary power bus connector line. A first current return bus line connects the first plurality to the current return terminal. A second current return bus line connects the second plurality to the current return terminal. The second current return bus line is electrically connected to the first current return bus line by a primary current return bus connector line.
US10668720B2	Controlling recirculating of nozzles In some examples, a fluid ejection device includes a nozzle to dispense fluid, and a recirculation controller to control recirculating of the nozzle. The recirculation controller is to receive, from a fluid ejection controller, an indication corresponding to a start of a sampling time interval, determine, during the sampling time interval, whether a firing event corresponding to firing of the nozzle has occurred, and in response to determining that the firing event has not occurred, cause activation of a recirculation pump to recirculate fluid through a chamber of the nozzle.
US10668713B2	Sheet processing apparatus that applies an adhesive for binding sheets A sheet processing apparatus includes a sheet tray on which one or more sheets to be processed are placed, an adhesive applying unit, and a pressing member. The adhesive applying unit has an end portion that faces the sheet tray and holds an adhesive material and is configured to move towards the sheet tray up to a position at which the end portion is in contact with or proximate to a sheet on the sheet tray and apart from the sheet tray. The pressing member is configured to move into and out of a moving path of the adhesive applying unit. The pressing member is pressed against a sheet on the sheet tray by the adhesive applying unit, when the pressing member is in the moving path of the adhesive applying unit and the adhesive applying unit moves towards the sheet tray.
US10668709B2	Three-dimensional printing using carriers with release mechanisms A method of forming a three-dimensional object (17) includes: providing a carrier (18) and an optically transparent member (15) having a build surface, the carrier (18) and the build surface defining a build region therebetween; filling the build region with a polymerizable liquid (16); irradiating the build region with light (12) through the optically transparent member (15) to form a solid polymer from the polymerizable liquid; and advancing the carrier (18) away from the build surface to form the three-dimensional object (17) from the solid polymer. The carrier (18) includes at least one retain and release (34) feature that is configured to: i) retain the three-dimensional object (17) formed from the solid polymer on the carrier (18) in a first state; and ii) facilitate release of the three-dimensional object (17) formed from the solid polymer from the carrier (18) in a second state.
US10668706B2	Distributed sensing system employing a film adhesive A sensing apparatus includes a sheath, a central member disposed in the sheath, at least one optical fiber disposed with the central member, and a film adhesive disposed between the central member and the sheath, the film adhesive provided in one or more sheets or strips and disposed in one or more layers between the central member and the sheath, and the film adhesive attached to the sheath.
US10668704B2	Adhesive sheet for sealing metal terminals of flat electrochemical cell In a packaging body provided with at least an inner layer composed of a thermal-adhesive polyolefin based resin and a barrier layer composed of a metal foil, in which metal terminals are sealed by the thermal-adhesive resin with unconnected ends of the metal terminals protruding outside, an adhesive sheet for sealing metal terminals of a flat electrochemical cell which is not only able to prevent a short circuit between the barrier layer and the metal terminals but high in a layer-to-layer adhesive strength and a low possibility of a reduction in battery performance to be caused due to invasion of moisture is provided. In the adhesive sheet for sealing a metal terminal part of a flat electrochemical cell according to the invention, a fibrous sheet or a porous sheet is covered by the inner layer and an acid-modified polyolefin based resin layer having adhesive properties.
US10668696B2	Bonding structure on gold thin film The present invention provides a bonding method (S1) which is capable of achieving a high adhesive force without carrying out any special treatment on the second member (14), even in a case where the first member (11) has a surface on which a gold thin film (12) is formed. The first member (11) is made of a material other than gold and has a surface on which the gold thin film (12) is formed. The bonding method (S1) includes the steps of: (S11) irradiating, with laser light, at least part of a specific region (12a) of the surface of the first member (11), so that a base of the thin film (12) is exposed in the at least part of the specific region (12a); and (S12) bonding the second member (14) to the specific region (12a) by use of an adhesive (13).
US10668693B2	Composite light blocking sheet, imaging lens assembly and electronic device A composite light blocking sheet includes a first surface layer, a second surface layer, an inside substrate layer and a central axis. The first surface layer has a first opening and a first outer surface connected to the first opening. The second surface layer has a second opening and a second outer surface connected to the second opening. The inside substrate layer has a substrate opening and is disposed between the first surface layer and the second surface layer and connects the first surface layer and the second surface layer. The central axis is coaxial with the first opening, the second opening and the substrate opening. More than 95% of the first outer surface has a first gloss being GU1, more than 95% of the second outer surface has a second gloss being GU2, and the first gloss GU1 and the second gloss GU2 satisfy specific conditions.
US10668692B2	Base film for producing a graphic film The present invention provides a method of reducing lifting of a graphics film from a substrate, the graphic film having a polymeric film layer having on one major side thereof an adhesive layer, wherein lifting is reduced by applying the graphic film to the substrate with an intermediary base film, the base film comprising a backing layer having opposite first and second major sides, the first major side having an adhesive layer and the graphic film being adhered to the second major side of the base film.
US10668684B1	Hydraulic jack for hand tool repair A hydraulic powered press for hand tool repair is mounted to a wall and powered by an electric motor. A plurality of adjustable holders is secured about the side frame of the jack.
US10668679B2	Process for producing tyres A process for producing tyres including building a green tyre having two bead structures. Each bead structure includes a bead filler. The bead filler or another rigid component of the green tyre includes a final elastomeric compound produced by the following: feeding elastomeric polymer and reinforcement filler to a first batch mixing device; mixing and dispersing the reinforcement filler in the elastomeric polymer and unloading the obtained elastomeric compound; feeding the obtained elastomeric compound, along with at least 5 phr of reinforcement resin, to a continuous mixing device of intermeshing and co-rotating twin-screw or multi-screw type or of planetary type; mixing the reinforcement resin in the elastomeric compound and unloading the obtained elastomeric compound; and feeding the obtained elastomeric compound along with the components capable of facilitating the cross-linking to a second batch mixing device and mixing to obtain the final elastomeric compound. The first and second batch mixing device have two counterrotating rotors.
US10668676B2	Ophthalmic devices An ophthalmic device is disclosed that is a polymerization product of a monomeric mixture comprising: (a) a major amount of one or more non-silicone-containing hydrophilic monomers; (b) a crosslinking agent mixture comprising (i) one or more first crosslinking agents containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated reactive end groups, wherein the at least two ethylenically unsaturated reactive end groups are (meth)acrylate-containing reactive end groups and (ii) one or more second crosslinking agents containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated reactive end groups wherein at least one of the ethylenically unsaturated reactive end groups is a non-(meth)acrylate reactive end group, and (c) one or more hydrophilic polymers or copolymers comprising one or more hydrophilic units and a thio carbonyl thio fragment of a reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (“RAFT”) agent wherein the ophthalmic device has an equilibrium water content of at least about 45 weight percent.
US10668672B2	Radially extending composite structures A composite structure having at least one radially extending part is provided. The composite structure is formed with ply layers. At least one of the ply layers used to form the radially extending part has fibers oriented at an angle offset from an edge of the at least one ply layer.
US10668669B2	System and method for manufacturing a bag for medical purposes The aim of the invention is to avoid the risk of contamination of a bag for medical purposes, in particular to significantly reduce the amount of residual particles of material during the cutting of a tube for access to the bag. The invention proposes a system (1) for producing a bag for medical purposes comprising a tube transfer station (2) having transfer means (3) for transferring a tube (11), which is being transported towards the tube transfer station (2), to a holder (10) and for separating there a tube section (17) transferred to the holder (10) from a remainder (18) of the tube (11), in order to then render the separated tube section (17) connectible to two film layers to form an access to the bag. The tube transfer station (2) comprises at least one air nozzle (55, 57), and an effective area (58) of the at least one air nozzle (55, 57) is directed onto a designated location (20) for separation such that a forced air flow (56) in the designated location (20) forced by air blown out and/or drawn in can be adjusted for separation.
US10668666B2	Color mapping in 3D printing In some examples, a plurality of print material combinations for object generation are determined, each print material combination having an associated color. A plurality of color descriptions may be determined, the color descriptions corresponding to a combination of voxels, each of the voxels of the combination of voxels having a defined print material combination and a defined depth with respect to a surface. A color mapping resource may be defined, the color mapping resource associating a color description with a print instruction, each print instruction being for use in causing an object generation apparatus to generate the combination of voxels corresponding to the associated color description.
US10668664B1	Systems and methods for printing components using additive manufacturing A method of forming a part using additive manufacturing may include receiving, at a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, a computer aided design (CAD) model of the part. The method may further include dividing the CAD model into plurality of sections. The method may further include slicing each of the plurality of sections into a plurality of layers. Each section may include a distinct set of print parameters. The method may further include depositing a flowable material onto a worktable according the set of print parameters for each section of the plurality of sections to manufacture the part.
US10668663B2	Head and system for continuously manufacturing composite hollow structure A head is disclosed for use with a manufacturing system. The head may have a housing configured to discharge a tubular structure reinforced with at least one continuous fiber and having a three-dimensional trajectory, and a cure enhancer operatively connected to the housing and configured to cure a liquid matrix in the tubular structure during discharge. The head may also have a nozzle configured to discharge a fill material into the tubular structure, and a wand extending from the housing to the nozzle.
US10668659B2	Integrally blow-moulded bag-in-container comprising an inner layer ad an outer layer comprising energy absorbing additives, preform for making it and process for producing it The present invention relates to an integrally blow-moulded bag-in-container (2) and preform (1, 1′) for blow-moulding the bag-in-container. An inner layer (11) and an outer layer (12) are used, wherein the preform forms a two-layer container upon blow-moulding, and wherein the obtained inner layer of the container releases from the thus obtained outer layer upon introduction of a gas at a point of interface (14) between the two layers. At least one of the inner and outer layers includes at least one additive allowing both inner and outer layers to reach their respective blow-moulding temperatures substantially simultaneously.
US10668658B2	Blow molding apparatus A blow molding apparatus includes: an injection molding section for injection molding a plurality of preforms at a time; a cooling section for cooling the preforms; a heating section for heating the preforms while continuously transporting them along a transport line; and a blow molding section for blow molding the preforms to form hollow containers. The blow molding section includes a primary blow molding section which is equipped with a heat-treating blow mold and blow molds the preforms moved from the transport line into the heat-treating blow mold to form intermediate molded products, and a secondary blow molding section which is equipped with a final blow mold and blow molds the intermediate molded products moved from the heat-treating blow mold into the final blow mold to form the hollow containers.
US10668657B2	Machine and method for forming articles A machine and method of forming an article generally comprising extruding a molten bead of thermoplastic material along x, y and z axes in forming an article consisting of a strata of such material, and passing a roller over each applied portion of such molten bead to compress such bead portion, enhancing the fusion of engaging plies of such extruded material.
US10668656B2	Molding die, molding die system, and compression molding method In a molding die, movable die elements are respectively received in die element receiving holes formed in a frame plate. An end surface of the frame plate, which faces a cavity at a location that is other than locations of the die element receiving holes, forms a frame portion compression surface. An end surface of each movable die element, which faces the cavity, forms a split compression surface. Die element drive devices respectively drive the split compression surfaces of the movable die elements. A whole compression plate commonly supports an opposite end part of the frame plate and opposite end parts of the movable die elements, which are opposite from the cavity. When the whole compression plate is moved forward, the whole compression plate integrally drives the frame plate and the movable die elements forward. A whole drive device drives the whole compression plate.
US10668651B2	Pressurized rapid casting process A method for molding a component. The method includes: providing a mold tool having a sprue and a cavity; heating the mold tool to a predetermined mold temperature; placing the heated mold tool into a pressure vessel; pouring a material through the sprue into the cavity of the heated mold tool; prior to complete polymerization of the material in the cavity of the heated mold tool, elevating an internal pressure of the pressure vessel to a predetermined pressure to apply a force to the material in the heated mold tool; completely polymerizing the material in the cavity in heated mold tool to form the molded component; and removing the molded component from the mold tool.
US10668648B2	Mould for moulding wind turbine blade and assembly of mould A mould for moulding a wind turbine blade or an elongate structural part thereof, the mould comprising a plurality of longitudinal elongate mould sections adapted to be fitted together in an end-to-end relationship to form a unitary mould, each mould section having a central mould portion between opposite end portions, each mould section being composed of a fibre reinforced resin matrix composite material, at least one end portion of each mould section forming an integral flange oriented substantially orthogonally downwardly with respect to an upper surface of the mould section, and the upper surface including a moulding surface and a recess located between the flange and the moulding surface, the recess extending across a transverse width of the mould section whereby when the flanges of adjacent mould sections are fitted together in an abutting relationship, the adjacent recesses form a combined recess separating the moulding surfaces of the adjacent mould sections.
US10668647B2	Prepreg with variable cure rate resin composition A prepreg comprising a layer of impregnated reinforcing fibers comprising at least one layer of reinforcing fibers impregnated by a resin composition comprising at least a thermosetting resin, a curing agent and an accelerator, such that the accelerator has a gradient concentration which is more concentrated in the resin composition in the vicinity of the reinforcing fibers than further away. The resin composition comprising a first resin composition impregnates the reinforcing fibers to provide a layer of impregnated reinforcing fibers and a surface layer comprising a second resin composition is formed on the layer of impregnated reinforcing fibers, wherein the first resin composition has at least one peak exotherm occurring at a time earlier than and/or at a temperature lower than any peak exotherm of the second resin composition. The heat generation from the first resin composition is tailored to initiate or speed up the curing of the second resin composition, leading to a substantial reduction of cure cycle time of the prepreg. Excellent handling and processing abilities of the uncured prepreg and excellent physical, thermal and mechanical properties when cured are achieved.
US10668645B2	Process for the acetylation of wood Disclosed is a process for the acetylation of wood, wherein the wood is impregnated with acetylation fluid and heated in stages. It is thereby secured that an acetylation reaction is conducted at a temperature above the boiling temperature of the acetylation fluid, at a stage where the impregnated wood is largely devoid of free acetylation fluid (i.e., acetylation fluid not retained in the wood matrix or in capillaries). Preferably, the process is conducted in a plant having conveyors, such as transportation screws, in the zones in which the separate heating steps are conducted.
US10668644B2	Portable cutting devices The dust proof circular saw has a main body with a rotating disc cutter blade and a cover fixed to the body to cover a blade outer radial periphery part. The body is supported by a base such that an angle of the body in the up-down and right-left directions can be adjusted at a base upper side. A further blade outer radial periphery is covered by an auxiliary cover. The auxiliary cover covers a gap between the fixed cover and the base. The auxiliary cover is moved by a mechanism relative to the body in accordance with an angle of the circular saw main body relative to the base in the up-down direction. The auxiliary cover is pivotally connected to the base, and is pivoted around a laterally tilting support shaft in the right-left direction by an interlock mechanism in accordance with a body angle in the right-left direction.
US10668641B2	Magnet cutting device The magnet cutting device includes a pair of supporting portions spaced apart by a predetermined distance and configured to support the magnet from a bottom side, a blade configured to press the magnet supported by the pair of supporting portions from an upper side of the magnet, and a magnet supporting tool arranged between the pair of supporting portions to support the magnet from the bottom side of the magnet. A surface of the magnet supporting tool to be held in contact with the magnet is shaped such that a central part of an upper end is higher than the upper ends of the pair of supporting portions and an end part of the upper end is lower than the upper ends of the pair of supporting portions when the magnet is placed on the surface, the upper end having a slope connecting the central part and the end part.
US10668639B2	Pillow template system and method of use A pillow template system having at least one pillow template which is preferably made of a transparent or semi-transparent material which can be overlaid onto a piece of fabric and can quickly and easily be aligned on the fabric such that any patterns on the fabric are aligned in a desirable way. The template is a frame having an inner edge and an outer edge, with the width of the frame between the inner and outer edges providing a preferable seam allowance. In a preferred embodiment the frame can be nested into a stack with one or more additional frames. The size and shape of the pillow can vary based upon a selected one of the nested frames.
US10668638B2	Double headed knife A knife has a first head and a second head. The first head has a first pair of arms and a first pair of knife edges. Each arm of the first pair of arms hangs over a different knife edge of the first pair of knife edges. Similarly, a second head has a second pair of arms and a second pair of knife edges. Each arm of the second pair of arms hangs over a different knife edge of the second pair of knife edges. The first head is connected to the second head.
US10668636B2	Cutter head for automated hair cutting system A cutter head for use with automated hair cutting systems are provided. The cutter head comprises a coupling apparatus for attaching the cutter head to an automated hair cutting device; a top comb comprising a plurality of top cutting members; a bottom comb comprising a plurality of bottom cutting members; and a control apparatus having a plurality of control modes for controlling movement of the top and bottom cutting members.
US10668631B2	Compensating device for a handling unit and handling unit comprising the compensating device A compensating device, which can be placed between a robot, e.g., used to grip and position workpieces, and a gripper moved by the robot to compensate position tolerances, includes respective interfaces for a manipulator and an end effector, with the compensating device positioned between the manipulator and the end effector and including a joint device aligned with a first axis Z between the interface segments, a first joint partner connected to the first interface segment, and a second joint partner connected to the second interface segment, one of the joint partners including a ball segment and the other including, for the ball segment, a receptacle segment that includes at least one ramp region so that the joint device forms a pivot or ball joint, the ball segment being capable of being displaced from a normal position in a transverse direction X-Y to the first axis Z into a compensating position.
US10668629B2	Structure for a robotic end effector Various stabilization devices for a robotic end of arm tool, such as a robotic gripper, are described. The stabilization device is provided in a palm area of the end of arm tool and serves as a backstop against which actuators of the end of arm tool can push a compliant or slick target object. The stabilization device may take many any of a variety of shapes, depending on the application. Based on the shape of the stabilization device and the action of the robotic gripper on the target object, the target object can be moved or rotated in a more stable configuration, thus allowing the actuators to apply less force while still maintaining a firm grasp of the object.
US10668626B2	Series-parallel movable heavy-load casting robot A series-parallel movable heavy-load casting robot, includes a four-driving-wheel type moving platform, a rotating device, an upright assembly, a lifting drive device, a parallel working arm, an end actuator and a binocular vision system. The four-driving-wheel type moving platform is driven by adopting four omnidirectional wheels, the platform utilizes rear hydraulic supporting legs and adjustable hydraulic supporting legs to implement stationary point self-balancing supporting, and a robot body has five freedom degrees of motion in space; and the rotating device and the lifting drive device can respectively implement rotating and lifting adjustment, the four-degree-of-freedom parallel working arm can carry out attitude adjustment for the end actuator, different end actuators can be changed according to working requirements.
US10668621B1	Fast motion planning collision detection Techniques described herein include a system and methods for implementing fast motion planning of collision detection. In some embodiments, an area voxel map is generated with respect to a three-dimensional space within which a repositioning event is to occur. A number of movement voxel maps are then identified as being related to potential repositioning options. The area voxel map is then compared to each of the movement voxel maps to identify collisions that may occur with respect to the repositioning options. In some embodiments, each voxel map includes a number of bits which each represent voxels in a volume of space. The comparison between the area voxel map and each of the movement voxel maps may include a logical conjunction (e.g., an AND operation). Movement voxel maps for which the comparisons result includes a value of 1 are then removed from a set of valid repositioning options.
US10668616B2	Robot including telescopic assemblies for positioning an end effector A robot includes an actuator assembly, first and second parallel telescoping lead screw assemblies cantilevered from the actuator assembly, and an end effector supported by ends of the lead screw assemblies. The actuator assembly causes each lead screw assembly to independently deploy and retract.
US10668615B2	Service robot and method for controlling same A service robot and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The service robot comprises a main body (101) and a base (102). A motor (1021), a transmission mechanism (1022) and a wheel (1023) are provided in an inner cavity of the base (102). The transmission mechanism (1022) is connected with the motor (1021) and the wheel (1023) respectively. The wheel (1023) is disposed below the transmission mechanism (1022). A space for the transmission mechanism (1022) to move up and down is formed in the inner cavity of the base (102). After the motor (1021) is started, the transmission mechanism (1022) is driven to move in the inner cavity of the base (102, 26) according to a predetermined stroke, and the transmission mechanism (1022) drives the wheel (1023) while the transmission mechanism (1022) is moving so that the wheel (1023) can retract into the inner cavity of the base (102) or extend out of the inner cavity of the base (102).
US10668614B2	Impact tools with ring gear alignment features A hand-held power tool is provided that includes a housing, a motive source, a front endbell, an output shaft, a front housing, and a gear set assembly. The output shaft protrudes from an output end at the front endbell of the housing. The output shaft is also functionally coupled to the motive source such that the output shaft rotates in response to activation of the motive source when the motive source is supplied with power. The gear set assembly is located in an interior space of the front housing, and is configured to transfer rotation from the motive source to an output spindle. The gear set assembly also includes a ring gear that surrounds a portion of the output shaft and abuts the front endbell of the housing. A set of piloting features is provided that is configured to prevent movement of the ring gear relative to the motive source and the front housing, or the front housing relative to the housing.
US10668612B2	Hand-held power tool A hand-held power tool has a tool housing in which a gear unit which is drivable by a drive motor for driving a drive shaft is situated and to which a torque clutch is assigned. On the hand-held power tool, the drive shaft is provided with a tool holder for holding an assigned insertion tool, and an acceleration sensor is provided which is designed for enabling detection of an activation of the torque clutch.
US10668611B1	Multi-purpose hand tool A multi-purpose hand tool includes a first side and a second side that are pivotally connected. The first side includes a lower end having a first handgrip and an upper end including a shaft having a hammer head at one end; a first recess extending at least partially along a bottom of the shaft for holding one or more straight fasteners; and a second recess located substantially in a bottom part of the hammer head for holding one or more rounded fasteners.
US10668610B2	Methods and apparatus for a chipping hammer adapter handle Methods and apparatus for a chipping hammer adapter handle generally comprising an elongated shaft and a hammer receiver. The elongated shaft is coupled to the hammer receiver. The hammer receiver comprises a hammer handle housing configured to receive a chipping hammer handle, and at least one secure arm to secure a chipping hammer. The adapter handle further comprises a knee guard and at least one vacuum hose guide. The adapter handle allows a user to remain in a standing position while using a chipping hammer for tile removal. The more ergonomic position may prevent fatigue and health issues for the user.
US10668607B2	Lockout for fastener-driving tool A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source having a combustion chamber, a reciprocating piston and driver blade, and a valve sleeve reciprocable relative to the power source between a rest position and a firing position. The valve sleeve partially defines the combustion chamber. A lockout device is in fluid communication with the combustion power source and includes a reciprocating gas piston connected to a latch in operational proximity to the valve sleeve. The lockout device is configured such that upon combustion in the combustion chamber, gas from the combustion engages the gas piston and moves the latch to an engaged position in which the valve sleeve is prevented from moving to the rest position.
US10668606B2	Key locked insert installation tool In a method for installing a key locked insert to a workpiece, the workpiece has a hole open to a first surface. The method includes: threading an insert body into the hole; threading a first portion of a mandrel into the insert body; after the threading of the first portion into the insert body, mating a second portion of the mandrel with an actuator; and using the actuator to extend an anvil relative to the mandrel to drive keys of the insert through a thread of the workpiece hole.
US10668605B2	Gasket installation tool A gasket installation tool for installing a gasket member within an internal gasket chamber of a sprinkler head adapter or fitting. The installation tool includes a tubular assembly that engages the sprinkler head fitting and provides a passageway into which the gasket member is loaded. A rod member engaged with the tubular assembly advances the gasket member through the passageway of the tubular assembly to radially compress the gasket member. The engagement between the rod member and the tubular assembly controls the advancement of the gasket member into the fitting to properly locate the gasket within the chamber and prevent over travel.
US10668600B1	Wrench A wrench has a roller motion transmission mechanism that changes reciprocating motion of a driving member to unidirectional rotational motion of a driven member. The wrench as a head with an inside cylindrical wall surrounding a body with a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion has a ramp inclined toward the cylindrical wall. A wedging member comprising a cylindrical roller engages each ramp and inside cylindrical wall of the head. A cage anchored to the protrusions retains the wedging members in engagement with the ramps and the inside cylindrical wall of the head.
US10668596B2	Surface treatment device and surface treatment method A surface treatment device includes a vacuum blast head, an air curtain-forming unit and an auxiliary air injection unit. The vacuum blast head includes an injection nozzle and a suction hole. The injection nozzle injects a polishing agent used for blast treatment on a surface of a material to be treated. The suction hole sucks up the injected polishing agent with suction air. The air curtain-forming unit injects air toward the surface of the material to be treated to form an air curtain that surrounds the injected polishing agent. The auxiliary air injection unit injects auxiliary air between the air curtain and the suction air toward the material to be treated at a lower pressure than the air that forms the air curtain.
US10668595B2	Method of using laminated dressing board A method of using a laminated dressing board is provided. In the laminated dressing board, a shape adjustment dressing layer containing first abrasive grains and used for shape adjustment of a cutting blade and a setting dressing layer containing second abrasive grains and used for setting of the shape-adjusted cutting blade are laminated. The method includes a holding step of holding the shape adjustment dressing layer side of the laminated dressing board by a chuck table, a setting dressing step of causing the cutting blade to cut into the laminated dressing board from the setting dressing layer side to form a first groove in the setting dressing layer, and a shape adjustment dressing step of causing the cutting blade to cut into the bottom of the first groove along the first groove to form a second groove in the shape adjustment dressing layer.
US10668590B2	Method of and an apparatus for manufacturing an optical lens including compensating for relative positioning shift between first and second reference frames A method and apparatus for blocking an unfinished optical lens member on a blocker for manufacturing an optical lens from the unfinished optical lens member, the latter being provided with a finished surface having a first reference frame, the blocker having a second reference frame, includes: placing the unfinished optical lens member on the blocker; measuring the relative positioning of the first reference frame of the finished surface of the placed unfinished lens member with respect to the positioning of the second reference frame of the blocker; comparing the measured relative positioning with a predetermined relative positioning to determine a relative positioning shift; moving at least the blocker and/or the lens member to change the relative positioning of the first reference frame with respect to the second reference frame to compensate for the relative positioning shift; and blocking the unfinished lens member on the blocker at the changed relative positioning.
US10668587B2	Device for the machining of curved laminar surfaces A device for the machining of curved laminar surfaces, having a first part including a tool for machining the concave face of the surface, and first pressure device in contact with the concave face of the surface, a second part including second pressure device in contact with the convex face of the surface, and devices synchronizing the movements of the first and second parts is provided. The tool has a circular shape for the radial machining of the concave face, and the first pressure device has at least one disc parallel to the tool, the tool and disc disposed on a rotary shaft and both having a radius equal to or less than the radius of curvature of the concave face.
US10668585B2	Seat frame assembling unit and manufacturing method for seat frame A seat frame assembling unit includes: a setting device and a setting robot. The setting device is driven in a state where side frames, a connecting frame, a pan frame, a member frame and an upper frame are arranged. The setting robot installs the side frames side by side and subsequently installs the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame between the side frames. The setting device moves the side frames to positions in which the side frames are to be assembled with the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame.
US10668584B2	Component mounting method A plurality of workpieces on which components are to be placed are lined up in a row and held by a workpiece holding body, and the workpiece holding body is placed on a carrier and is transported to a working position using a transport conveyor. After the workpiece holding body is chucked by a chuck portion, the workpiece holding body is separated from the carrier by linking an operation of lifting and lowering the chuck portion using a lifting-lowering mechanism and an operation of moving the carrier in a transport direction. The chuck portion which chucks the workpiece holding body is rotated by a rotation mechanism, postures of the plurality of workpieces which are held in the workpiece holding body are adjusted, and then, the components are placed on component placing parts using a placing head.
US10668578B2	Systems and method for pushing a busbar against a battery cell using magnetic force Methods and systems for welding a terminal of a battery cell to corresponding terminal tab or busbar are described using a magnet that causes the terminal and tab/busbar to be placed in physical contact. The terminal of a battery cell is aligned in contact with the tab/busbar by the force of a magnetic field. A welder, e.g., a laser welder, can then generate a laser weld beam to weld the terminal of the battery cell to the tab/busbar. Next, the laser weld beam is narrowed, reducing the first diameter to a smaller second diameter. Without touching the tab/busbar or terminal of the battery (which could affect the welding operation), the magnetic field can cause a force that brings the tab and terminal in contact during welding.
US10668576B2	Boric acid free flux The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.
US10668574B2	High temperature devices and applications employing pure aluminum braze for joining components of said devices The present applicant presents a structure intended for high temperature use above 30° C. comprising multiple components having metal-to-metal or metal-to-ceramic contacting surfaces wherein the surfaces are joined by a braze composed of pure aluminum. Anticipated devices include but are not limited to igniters as well as electronic applications in the automotive and aerospace industries.
US10668570B2	Method and device for preparing aluminum-coated steel sheets intended for being welded and then hardened under a press; corresponding welded blank The present invention provides a method for the preparation of steel sheets to be fabricated into a welded steel blank. The method includes procuring at least one pre-coated first steel sheet and one pre-coated second steel sheet, made up of a steel substrate and a pre-coating made up of an intermetallic alloy layer in contact with the steel substrate, topped by a layer of aluminum metal or aluminum alloy or aluminum-based alloy, the first sheet having a principal face, an opposite principal face, and at least one secondary face, the second sheet having a principal face, an opposite principal face and at least one secondary face, positioning the first and second sheets, leaving a gap of between 0.02 and 2 mm between the secondary faces and facing each other, the mating of the first and second sheets defining a median plane perpendicular to the principal faces of the first sheet and the second sheet, then removing the layers of metal alloy by melting and vaporization simultaneously on the principal faces, in a peripheral zone of the sheets, the peripheral zones being the zones of the principal faces closest in relation to the median plane located one on either side of it.
US10668568B2	Plastic component and method for generating a surface structure on a plastic component A plastic component is provided that leads to an initial friction reduction with a friction partner. At least part of the surface of the plastic component, which interacts with a surface of a friction partner, is provided with a plurality of structures. The structures are composed of at least one structure type. Between two adjacent structure types, a distance is formed in the range of 10 microns to 1 mm. A width of the structure types is in the range of 10 microns to 100 microns. A height or depth of the structure types is in the range from 1 micron to 100 microns.
US10668567B2	Multi-operation laser tooling for deposition and material processing operations Disclosed herein are methods, apparatus, and systems for a multi-operation optical beam delivery device having a laser source to generate the optical beam. A beam characteristic conditioner that, in response to a control input indicating a change between the different laser process operations, controllably modifies the beam characteristics for a corresponding laser process operation of the different laser process operations. A delivery fiber has an input end coupled to the beam characteristic conditioner and an output end coupled to a process head for performing the corresponding laser process operation.
US10668563B2	Laser machining apparatus A laser machining method, including: liquid supplying into a rectifying chamber; the rectifying chamber attenuating disturbances in flow of the liquid supplied; a liquid injecting into a liquid oscillating chamber exclusively from one direction from a liquid inlet port arranged on only one portion of a sidewall of the liquid oscillating chamber; the liquid jetting as a jet liquid column into air from a nozzle; a laser beam focusing on the axis of the nozzle and guiding to a machining point by the jet liquid column; a surface wave of the jet liquid column generating and gradually increasing in amplitude in the direction away from the nozzle; a body of the jet liquid column atomizing when the jet liquid column strikes the workpiece on the machining point.
US10668561B2	Laser apparatus for cutting brittle material An apparatus for cutting brittle material comprises an aspheric focusing lens, an aperture, and a laser-source generating a beam of pulsed laser-radiation. The aspheric lens and the aperture form the beam of pulsed laser-radiation into an elongated focus having a uniform intensity distribution along the optical axis of the aspheric focusing lens. The elongated focus extends through the full thickness of a workpiece made of a brittle material. The workpiece is cut by tracing the optical axis along a cutting line. Each pulse or burst of pulsed laser-radiation creates an extended defect through the full thickness of the workpiece.
US10668559B2	Joining method, method of manufacturing liquid cooling jacket, and liquid cooling jacket A joining method includes abutting an end face of a first metal member in a plate shape having a projecting part on the end face on a rear face of a second metal member in a plate shape having a hole that is bored through the second metal member in a plate thickness direction and simultaneously inserting the projecting part into the hole. The method includes inserting a stirring pin of a rotary tool into an abutment portion of a wall of the hole and an outer peripheral surface of the projecting part from a front face side opposite to the rear face of the second metal member. The rotary tool is moved along the abutment portion to join the abutment portion by friction stirring. The abutment portion is joined together with only the stirring pin of the rotary tool being in contact with the first and second metal members.
US10668558B2	Metal wiring bonding structure and production method therefor A metal wiring bonding structure 100 comprises contacts 753 of connection FPC 75 and heater lands 46 of a sheet heater 30 to be bonded by a solder bonding member 766. A connection FPC 75 includes contact opposed lands 754 famed of metal and disposed at positions respectively opposed to the plurality of contacts 753 on a surface of a support layer 751 opposite from a surface on which metal wires 750 are provided, and through holes 755 penetrating the contact opposed lands 754, the support layer 751, and contacts 753. Solder bonding members 756 cover surfaces of contact opposed lands 754 and are filled inside through holes 755 and in a bonding space C.
US10668557B2	Spot welding electrode and welding apparatus and welding method using same A spot welding electrode of a donut-shaped electrode wherein even when a welded member of a steel sheet is slanted with respect a plane perpendicular to an axis of the spot welding electrode, a cross tensile strength (CTS) of the spot welded joint can be improved. The donut shape spot welding electrode according to the present invention has an electrode tip and an electrode support. The electrode tip contacts the electrode support to be able to move. Due to this, it is possible to strikingly raise the ability of the donut-shaped electrode to track a steel sheet and make the entire surface of the donut shape contact-and-conduction part contact the steel sheet, so it is possible to secure a high CTS value even if the steel sheet is slanted.
US10668556B2	Direct resistance heating simulation method A direct resistance heating simulation method is provided. In this method, a welding region and its peripheral region of steel sheets to be welded by a pair of electrodes are divided into a plurality of elements. A coupled analysis is performed such that a temperature, a metal structure, stress and strain at each element are determine in a mutually associated manner based on Joule loss obtained through a current analysis and a magnetic field analysis for each element. The coupled analysis is repeated to predict an effect of one or more parameters, including at least one of a frequency, a magnitude and an application time of electric current to be applied to the electrodes, a cooling time, a pressure applied from the electrodes to the steel sheets and a shape of the electrodes, on welding quality after a post-heating by direct resistance heating and to improve weld strength.
US10668551B2	High reliability modular welding power supply system Embodiments of modular-based power supply systems to support welding or cutting operations are disclosed. One embodiment includes a module rack having multiple slots configured to accept electrical input power from a single power drop within a welding or cutting environment. Multiple power supply modules are provided that are configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the multiple slots. Each power supply module is configured to accept an electrical AC input derived from the electrical input power and provide an electrical DC output. The module rack is configured to support reconfigurable parallel electrical connections of subsets of the power supply modules. Each subset is configured to electrically connect to an output power supply stage to provide a dynamic waveform-controlled welding or cutting electrical signal to support generation of a single arc between an electrode and a workpiece.
US10668549B2	Resistive soldering method, assembly of antenna and glass, and resistive soldering system A resistive soldering method, assembly of antenna and glass, and resistive soldering system are provided. The method includes providing glass and an antenna component including a base structure and a cylindrical structure having a hole on a front surface of the base structure; forming solder on a surface to be soldered of the glass or a surface to be soldered of the base structure; resistive soldering the surfaces to be soldered of the glass and the base structure to melt the solder, wherein during the resistive soldering process, first and second electrodes are used to apply pressure and heating current to edge portion on the front surface of the base structure, and a support cylinder is inserted into the hole and applies to the antenna component a pressure for attaching the antenna component to the glass.
US10668547B2	Saw blade for a saw cutting stalk crops A saw blade for cutting stalk crops, such as for example maize or millet, has a planar flank and a facet flank and a sawing edge with a succession of saw teeth. The saw teeth are provided with a wear protection zone, the wear resistance of which is greater than that of a material of the base body of the saw blade. The wear protection zone is respectively located on the planar flank of each saw tooth. The saw teeth in the region of the tooth face have a cutting facet, starting from the facet flank. The cutting facet is configured at a distance from the planar flank of the saw tooth to form a blunt tooth cutting edge and, in a preferred embodiment, the cutting facet and the facet flank are configured without a wear protection zone.
US10668546B2	MITER CUTTING SLIDE FOR JIG SAW A portable cutting table, with SLIDE, and a TABLE, an adjustable BACKPLATE to support material being cut, and a BASE, all which support a JIG SAW, mounted upside down on the SLIDE, to allow easy control of cutting to Molding, Millwork, Stair Edging, angled cuts, with easy control of motor/blade speed, and easy visibility of cutting markings on the material being worked upon.
US10668543B2	Key duplication machine having user-based functionality A machine is disclosed for use in duplicating features of an existing key within a key blank. The machine may have an identification module configured to capture data associated with the features of the existing key, a fabrication module configured to cut the features in the key blank based on the data, a user input device, and a controller in communication with the identification module, the fabrication module, and the user input device. The controller may be configured to regulate operation of the identification module and the fabrication module, and to receive input from a user via the user input device. The input may be indicative of the user being a first type of user or a second type of user. The controller may also be configured to selectively implement one of a first mode of operation or a second mode of operation based on the input.
US10668539B2	Graphite heater with tailored resistance characteristics for HPHT presses and products made therein A method for sintering includes loading a tool material into a resistance heating element within a HPHT press and heating the resistance heating element at a first axial portion to a control temperature, where a temperature difference is measured between the control temperature and a second temperature measured at a distal axial portion along the resistance heating element, wherein a difference between the control temperature and the second temperature ranges between about 5 percent to about 11 percent of the control temperature.
US10668537B2	Systems for and methods of temperature control in additive manufacturing An apparatus for temperature control in additive manufacturing may include: an optical beam source configured to generate one or more optical beams; a homogenizer configured to flatten an irradiance profile of the generated one or more optical beams; and/or an optical system configured to form the generated one or more optical beams so as to match a portion of a shape of a powder bed. The apparatus may include optical beam sources configured to generate two or more optical beams; and/or an optical system configured to form the generated two or more optical beams to match the portion of the shape of the powder bed. The apparatus, using the formed one or more optical beams with the flattened irradiance profile or using the formed two or more optical beams, may be configured to pre-heat the powder bed prior to fusing and/or to post-heat the fused powder bed.
US10668536B2	Additive manufacturing First subareas of a layer of powder applied on a substrate are heated locally with a process beam so as to heated, but not yet interconnect the grains of the powder in the first subareas. A temperature profile of the applied layer is evaluated proximate to the first subarea as a function of the distance from the respective first subarea and/or the time. The local thermal conductivity and/or local diffusivity are determined for the respective first subarea based on the temperature profile. Second subareas of the applied layer which at least partially overlap the first subareas are then heated locally with the process beam so as to interconnect the grains of the powder in the second subareas. A process variable of the process beam influencing heating of the second subareas is determined based on the local thermal conductivity or diffusivity previously determined for the at least partially overlapping first subarea.
US10668532B2	Additively manufactured non-contact support An additively manufactured assembly including an additively manufactured component with an edge oriented with respect to a recoater blade direction and an non-contact support that does not form a part of the additively manufactured component, the additively manufactured support located adjacent the edge. A method of additively manufacturing a component includes additively manufacturing an component with an edge oriented with respect to a recoater blade direction simultaneous with additively manufacturing an non-contact support that does not form a part of the component, the additively manufactured support located adjacent the edge.
US10668531B2	3D printing method and powder mixture for 3D printing A 3D printing method includes mixing a sintered component which is selected from the group comprising ceramic materials, ceramic material combinations, metal materials, metal material combinations and metal alloys, with at least one surface coating component which is selected from the group comprising boron nitride, graphene, carbon nanotubes, tungsten sulfide, tungsten carbide, molybdenum sulfide, molybdenum carbide, calcium fluoride, caesium molybdenum oxide sulfide, titanium silicon carbide and cerium fluoride, in a powder mixture; and laser sintering or laser melting the powder mixture in a selective laser sintering method or a selective laser melting method.
US10668528B2	Method for producing a rotor blade A method for producing a rotor blade for a gas turbine, the blade having a fastening region and a platform, on which a blade ending in a blade tip is arranged. The method is designed to facilitate a particular high efficiency of the gas turbine with a particularly resource-saving manner of production. The method includes: production of a reinforcement; casting of a first part of the rotor blade about at least one portion of the reinforcement; and construction of a second part of the rotor blade by a 3D-printing method.
US10668525B2	Method of reusing core sand A method of reusing core sand includes crushing a core used for casting into granules; heating the granules at a temperature of 300° C. to 550° C.; causing the heated granules to collide against each other such that water glass used as a binder detaches from the core sand; and blowing air into a mixture of the water glass and the core sand, which are detached from each other, such that the core sand is separated and collected from the mixture due to a difference in specific gravity between the water glass and the core sand.
US10668519B2	Method for manufacturing gasket-constituting plate Provided is a method for manufacturing a gasket-constituting plate made of metal, in which a folded-back part whose thickness is set to be less than the thickness of a general part is provided at a periphery of a combustion chamber hole. The method includes, with a raw metal plate being held between a blank holder and a drawing die having an extrusion hole, extruding the raw metal plate in a thickness direction thereof by using a drawing punch as an extrusion tool to form a projecting part in the raw metal plate, and causing a tensile force to act on the raw metal plate due to the extrusion so as to elongate the raw metal plate, to form a thin peripheral wall part at an outer peripheral portion of the projecting part.
US10668515B2	Apparatus and method of size correction for hot stamping component An apparatus of size correction for a hot stamping component is provided. The apparatus includes a jig frame and a plurality of attaching units disposed on the jig frame to rotate in an anteroposterior direction and support a hot stamping component including a quenched component which is partially quenched along the jig frame in the anteroposterior direction. A plurality of clamping units disposed on the jig frame and configured to clamp the hot stamping component. A plurality of measurement units mounted on the jig frame and measure a height of the quenched component based on a predetermined zero base. A plurality of correction units are mounted in front of the jig frame corresponding to the quenched component of the hot stamping component. A force is applied to the quenched component in a vertical direction based on the height size, measured by the measurement unit to adjust the height.
US10668511B2	Method of cleaning process chamber A method of cleaning a process chamber includes following steps. A plurality of process films and a plurality of non-process films are alternately formed on an interior surface of the process chamber. A cleaning operation is performed to remove the plurality of process films and the plurality of non-process films from the interior surface of the process chamber.
US10668504B2	Item individualization station An individualization station has a supply deck for supplying flat goods to a goods processing apparatus following in the transport path in the transport direction x of a Cartesian coordinate system, with openings in the supply deck for a drum in an individualization region, and with individualization assembly as well as with a contact pressure box. The contact pressure box is movable in the z-direction, and has a linkage that is pivotable at a downstream end. An individualization assembly carrier forms an L-shape at an upstream end of the linkage that is pivotable in the contact pressure box. A stop side of the undeflected individualization assembly carrier is aligned parallel to the y/z-plane and extends counter to a y-direction. The individualization assembly carrier can be deflected above the supply deck at a variable distance corresponding to the thickness of the flat good to be individualized, and is adjustable in the y-direction and counter thereto by an adjustment assembly.
US10668503B2	Transfer conveyor assembly for a screening apparatus A transfer conveyor assembly for a screening apparatus includes at least one transfer conveyor that is oriented transversely with respect to a feed direction of the screening apparatus and is configured to receive material from at least one respective screen deck of the screening apparatus. At least one intermediate transfer conveyor is positioned with respect to at least one further screen deck of the screening apparatus to receive material from the at least one further screen deck to feed material to a position away from the at least one transfer conveyor in a discharge direction of the screening apparatus.
US10668502B2	Polymeric coatings and coating method Polymeric coatings and methods of forming polymeric coatings are described. In a method of forming a polymeric coating a first layer is deposited on a substrate. The first layer includes at least one highly soluble diamine component. A second layer is formed on the substrate to contact the first layer. The second layer includes paraformaldehyde and an aromatic diamine including two primary amine groups. Once formed, the first and second layers are heated. Heating causes the components of the first and second layers to cure. For example, the paraformaldehyde from the second layer diffuses into the first layer and reacts via hemiaminal-type chemistry with the high soluble diamine component. The coatings may be substantially homogenous or comprise a compositional gradient in thickness or along the substrate plane depending on deposition methods and other processing parameters.
US10668501B2	Process for obtaining superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic surfaces The present invention relates to a process for texturing surfaces providing the latter with superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, superhydrophilic or even superoleophilic properties. This process comprises i) a step of texturing the surface (via the deposition of nanoparticles of different sizes); ii) a step of curing the surface thus textured (with a curing agent); and, optionally, iii) a step of modifying the properties of the surface with perfluorinated (and therefore hydrophobic) molecules. This process is suitable, inter alia, for treating transparent and/or heat-sensitive materials and surfaces. Specifically, none of the steps of the process use a temperature higher than 100° C. Thus, the process of the invention is particularly suitable for treating transparent surfaces composed of non-mineral materials, such as polycarbonate for example, as it will affect neither their transparency nor their optical properties.
US10668493B2	Spray system with dynamically configurable droplet sizes Apparatuses and methods for a spray system with dynamically configurable droplet sizes are disclosed.
US10668492B2	Vented closure assembly for a spray container A closure assembly includes a vented closure and a dispensing fitment. The closure includes an upper deck, a tubular hub extending downwardly from the upper deck, an annular outwardly threaded fitment neck extending upwardly from the upper deck, and a fitment seat surrounding the fitment neck. The fitment seat has a vent hole radially spaced from the hub. The dispensing fitment includes a fitment body, an arbor extending downwardly from the fitment body, an annular inwardly threaded sealing wall extending downwardly from the fitment body, and a dispensing neck extending upwardly from the fitment body. The arbor is movable between an open venting position and a closed position which blocks the vent hole.
US10668491B2	Coating agent valve The disclosure relates to a coating agent valve (1) for controlling a flow of fluid of a coating agent mixture consisting of two coating agent components (H, SL), in particular a two-component paint consisting of a master batch (SL) and a hardener (H). The coating agent valve according to the disclosure (1) comprises a valve seat, a displaceable valve head (12), a valve drive (15) for displacing the valve head (12) and a displaceable valve needle (14, 20) which connects the valve drive (15) to the valve head (12) and moves the valve head (12) in correspondence with the valve drive (15). The disclosure provides for an automatic reduction in pressure in order to avoid excess-pressure damage upstream from the coating agent valve (1).
US10668490B2	Wireless electronic sprinkler head A fluid dispersal node is disclosed that includes one or more fluid outlets, an electromechanical valve, one or more hardware processors, hardware memory, a hardware wireless communication module, an antenna, and a fluid-tight, substantially radio frequency (RF) transparent enclosure. The valve is disposed in the node, and controls fluid flow to the outlets. The processors, in turn, control the valve. The wireless module receives instructions for operating the valve and forwards those instructions to one or more of the processors and the memory. The processors, memory, wireless module and antenna are disposed within the RF-transparent housing. In some embodiments, the antenna is disposed on a riser associated with the node outside the enclosure. In other embodiments, the antenna is disposed in a fluid line connected to the node.
US10668482B2	Method for processing of electrical and electronic components to recover valuable materials The subject of the present invention is a method for processing electrical and electronic components in order to recover valuable materials, such as the metals contained in printed circuit boards. According to this method, the electrical and electronic components are pre-shredded mechanically and then mixed with a liquid before they undergo wet milling (5).
US10668480B1	Systems and method for removal of acid gas in a circulating dry scrubber Systems and methods for the use of highly reactive hydrated lime (HRH) in circulating dry scrubbers (CDS) to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other acid gases from the flue gas.
US10668478B2	Multi directional rifling and multi flow variable speed rifling for liner segments for crushers, reclaimers, separators and cleaners for products A multi-directional tumbling cylinder for use in concentrating or cleaning of products such as dross, salt cake, slag, carbon blocks, both, or cast or molded metal pieces, wherein the tumbling cylinder is of length, the cylinder mounted upon a base, is rotated through the operations of a motor, with the cylinder capable of turning in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The cylinder has an intake end and an outlet, and a series of liner segments disposed therein, that interconnect together to form an inner cylinder, and the segments have a series of rifling provided upon the inner surface, and series of vanes formed upon their outer surfaces, with the riffling and vanes having sloped lateral edges, at select degrees, to provide for controlled movement and volumetric flow of product being processed, either towards the outlet, tumbled within its midsection, moving product back towards the inlet, for regulated processing and cleaning of such product. An entrance vane provides for the prompt or slower movement of castings into the cylinder for processing during its operation.
US10668475B2	Pulverizer attachment with tooth rails A pulverizing attachment for an excavator and a method of removably rigidly retaining teeth to one or more jaws of a pulverizer. A plurality of tooth members each have a longitudinal slot with a cross-sectional shape and a relief slot extending substantially transverse to the longitudinal slot producing a flexible end portion capable of deflection upon application of a longitudinal compression force. The tooth rails having a complimentary cross-sectional shape to the longitudinal slot slidably receive the tooth members. The complimentary shape of the longitudinal slot and tooth rail in cooperation with a longitudinal compression force applied to deflect the flexible end portions of each of the tooth members rigidly retains the tooth members on the tooth rails fixed to the pulverizer jaws.
US10668464B2	Liquid sample introduction device A liquid sample introduction device including: a multiport valve having a port (a) in communication with a sampling loop, a port (f) in communication with a mobile phase supply passage, a port (e) in communication with a column, a port (d) in communication with a sample injection unit, a port (b) in communication with a measuring pump, and a port (c) in communication with a multi-position valve. The multi-position valve having a common port (g) in communication with the measuring pump, a port (i) in communication with the multiport valve, a port (j) in communication with a cleaning liquid supply passage, and a port (h) in communication with a washing container.
US10668462B2	Multiphasic titanium dioxide photocatalyst for the reduction of carbon dioxide A microemulsion technique of synthesizing a multiphasic titanium dioxide photocatalyst is provided, as well as a method of doping the photocatalyst with platinum. The physical properties of different multiphasic titanium dioxide photocatalysts are described. The multiphasic titanium dioxide photocatalyst is used for the reduction of carbon dioxide into methanol, and a method for reusing the photocatalyst is discussed.
US10668459B2	Exhaust gas purification catalyst An exhaust gas purification catalyst is provided for which a purification performance is excellent and particle growth of a catalyst metal is suppressed. The exhaust gas purification catalyst is provided with a substrate and a catalyst layer formed on the substrate. The catalyst layer contains a catalyst metal that functions as an oxidation and/or reduction catalyst and contains a support that supports the catalyst metal. The support is constituted of a porous ceramic that, in its volumetric pore diameter distribution measured based on a nitrogen gas adsorption method, has a pore diameter P10 corresponding to a cumulative 10% from a small pore side and a pore diameter P90 corresponding to a cumulative 90% from the small pore side that are both in a range from 5 to 50 nm.
US10668453B2	Composite material containing a bismuth-molybdenum-nickel mixed oxide or a bismuth-molybdenum-cobalt mixed oxide and SiO2 The present invention relates to a process for producing a composite material and also the composite material itself. The composite material contains a bismuth-molybdenum-nickel mixed oxide or a bismuth-molybdenum-cobalt mixed oxide and a specific SiO2 as pore former. The present invention also relates to the use of the composite material according to the invention for producing a washcoat suspension and also a process for producing a coated catalyst using the composite material according to the invention. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a coated catalyst which has a catalytically active shell comprising the composite material according to the invention on a support body. The coated catalyst according to the invention is used for preparing [alpha],[beta]-unsaturated aldehydes from olefins.
US10668451B2	Mesoporous and macroporous nickel-based catalyst having a median macropore diameter of between 50 nm and 200 nm and its use with regard to hydrogenation A supported catalyst, its method of preparation and use in hydrogenation methods, which catalyst contains an oxide substrate that is for the most part calcined aluminum and an active phase that contains nickel, with the nickel content between 5 and 65% by weight in relation to the total mass of the catalyst, with the active phase not containing a metal from group VIB, the nickel particles having a diameter that is less than or equal to 20 nm, the catalyst having a median mesopore diameter of between 14 nm and 30 nm, a median macropore diameter of between 50 and 200 nm, a mesopore volume that is measured by mercury porosimetry that is greater than or equal to 0.40 mL/g, and a total pore volume that is measured by mercury porosimetry that is greater than or equal to 0.42 mL/g.
US10668449B2	Oxygen storage material and method for producing the same An oxygen storage material comprises a Ce—Zr-Ln-Ti-based composite oxide containing cerium (Ce), zirconium (Zr), a rear-earth element (Ln: excluding cerium), and titanium (Ti), wherein at least part of the rear-earth element and at least part of the titanium are solid-dissolved in a composite oxide of the cerium and the zirconium, and the Ce—Zr-Ln-Ti-based composite oxide has a composition expressed by the following chemical formula (1): Cea-xLnxZrb-yTiyOδ (1), where a, b, x, and y are numbers satisfying conditions of a=0.4 to 0.6, b=0.4 to 0.6, x=0 to a (exclusive of x=0 and x=a), y=0 to 0.3 (exclusive of y=0), and a+b=1, and δ is a number of 1.7 to 2.2.
US10668445B2	Urea preparation machine A urea preparation machine includes a cabinet, a stirring tank, a filtering portion, a water tank portion and a heating portion. The stirring tank is provided in the cabinet. The filtering portion is provided in the cabinet. An inlet of the water tank portion is communicated with an outlet of the filtering portion. The heating portion is provided in the cabinet, the heating portion is communicated with the outlet of the water tank portion, and an outlet of the heating portion is communicated with the stirring tank. The independent heating portion is used for heating water in the water tank portion, then the water heated by the heating portion is conveyed to the stirring tank for preparing urea, through such installation, the heating portion is capable of heating the water in the water tank portion in time.
US10668441B2	Heat dissipating diluent in fixed bed reactors Incorporating into a fixed bed reactor for an exothermal reaction having a catalyst supported on a support having a thermal conductivity typically less than 30 W/mk within the reaction temperature control limits heat dissipative particles having a thermal conductivity of at least 50 W/mk less than 30 W/mk within the reaction temperature control limits helps control the temperature of the reactor bed.
US10668440B2	Dust reducing treatment for proppants during hydraulic fracturing operations Dust produced by handling proppant during fracking or other mechanical operations can be a health and/or safety hazard. The dust can be eliminated or at least mitigated using a method of conducting a hydraulic fracturing or other mechanical operation on an oil or gas well including treating a proppant that has been transported to an end use site at a level sufficient to prevent the formation of dust during handling of the proppant.
US10668438B2	Fluid supply pipe A fluid supply pipe according to an embodiment of the invention includes a first internal structure, a second internal structure, and a pipe body configured to house the first internal structure and the second internal structure, and the pipe body has an inlet and an outlet. The first internal structure includes a head portion comprising a plurality of spiral vanes, and a body portion positioned downstream from the head portion and comprising a plurality of protrusions on its outer circumferential surface. The second internal structure formed in a hollow shaft shape includes a head portion comprising a plurality of spiral vanes, and a body portion positioned downstream from the head portion and comprising a plurality of protrusions on its outer circumferential surface. At least a part of the first internal structure is housed in the hollow of the second internal structure.
US10668434B2	Membrane filtration system and membrane bioreactor including the same A membrane filtration system, capable of effectively removing foreign matter attached to a separation membrane while saving energy by reciprocating the separation membrane, includes a treatment bath, a membrane support frame disposed in the treatment bath, a separation membrane module installed in the membrane support frame, a reciprocating part connected with the membrane support frame to reciprocate the membrane support frame, a sludge floating part disposed on a lower end of the membrane support frame to float sludge accumulated in the treatment bath, and a control part controlling a reciprocating distance or frequency of the separation membrane module.
US10668432B2	Hollow fiber membrane module A hollow fiber membrane module includes a housing having an inlet formed one end thereof and an outlet formed on the other end thereof, in which hot and humid humidifying fluid flows in through the inlet and the humidifying fluid after humidifying a cool and dry fluid flowing out of the housing through the outlet; at least one hollow fiber membrane bundle which is inserted into the housing in the longitudinal direction; a partitioning part for supporting the hollow fiber membrane bundle and partitioning an inflow space, in which the humidifying fluid flowing into the housing momentarily remains, and an outflow space, in which the humidifying fluid momentarily remains before being discharged through the outlet; and a potting part for potting both ends of the hollow fiber membrane bundle to the housing.
US10668431B1	Free-standing liquid membranes for substance separation, filtration, extraction, and blockage A free standing liquid membrane is disclosed that can selectively separate objects based on the kinetic energy value of the objects such that either an object having a first kinetic energy value can pass through the free standing liquid membrane while retaining the membrane and/or an object having a second kinetic energy value is prevented from passing through the membrane while retaining the membrane. Advantageously, the free standing liquid membrane can remain intact for seconds to hours with multiple objects passing through the membrane.
US10668430B2	Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described.
US10668428B2	Apparatus and methods for enhancing gas-liquid contact/separation An environmental control system includes an air conditioning subsystem; a mix manifold downstream of the air conditioning subsystem and upstream of an environment to be conditioned; and a contaminant removal subsystem downstream of the environment to be conditioned. The contaminant removal subsystem includes a first gas-liquid contactor-separator. The first gas-liquid contactor-separator includes a first rotating porous bed that provides a heat/mass transfer surface for contact between a contaminated air from the environment and a liquid absorbent.
US10668426B2	Process for producing an adsorption unit and adsorption unit A process for producing an adsorption unit is disclosed, wherein an adsorber bed of the adsorption unit is filled with a bed of an adsorbent which is selected from a multitude of adsorbents by a test method, wherein, in the test method, a particle of each adsorbent is repeatedly laden with a sorbate and regenerated again, which converts the particle to an aged particle, and a fracture property B of the aged particle of each adsorbent is determined, wherein the adsorbent for the bed is selected depending on the fracture property B determined from the multitude of adsorbents.
US10668425B2	Separation of methane from gas mixtures Processes for separating methane from a gas mixture that comprises methane and C2 gas, including C2+ gas, and other gases, including CO2 and H2S, that are based upon formation of gas hydrates, and systems useful for implementing such processes, are disclosed.
US10668424B2	Filter medium having large fold spacing The inventive semi-finished product for a filter, particularly an air filter, comprises a filter medium, wherein said filter medium comprises a nonwoven having fibrous structure produced in a melt-spinning process and at least partially arranged in pleated layers.
US10668422B2	Air freshener An air freshener is disclosed. The air freshener includes a body case defining the air freshener, the body case having a filter installation opening formed in one side thereof, a filter housing disposed in the body case, a drawer including a frame forming therein a drawer opening, through which air passes, and a filter cover coupled to the frame for covering the filter installation opening, and a filter module separably located on the frame for filtering the air that has passed through the drawer opening. The drawer is configured to be withdrawn from the inner space of the filter housing through the filter installation opening.
US10668413B2	Elongate structure An endless elongate structure adapted to circulate around a path. The endless elongate structure comprises a central longitudinal portion and two lateral longitudinal portions on opposed sides of the central longitudinal portion for supporting the central longitudinal portion therebetween. The central longitudinal portion and two lateral longitudinal portions are connected together by joiners. The central longitudinal portion is adapted to be assembled into a movable tubular formation which is adapted to be continuously assembled at one end thereof and continuously disassembled at another end thereof during movement of the elongate structure along the path. The central longitudinal portion has two longitudinal edge sections adapted to be releasably connected together for assembling the tubular formation by a slidably interlocking connector. The slidably interlocking connector is integrated with the two longitudinal edge sections by joiners.
US10668412B2	Automatic filter cleaning apparatus, automatic filter cleaning method using the same, and supercritical fluid power generation system including the same A supercritical fluid power generation system includes an automatic filter cleaning apparatus, which is used in an automatic filter cleaning method. The system includes a cooler configured to cause a phase change of a working fluid from a gaseous state to a liquid state or to cool the working fluid to a low temperature; a fluid pump configured to receive and compress the working fluid from the cooler; a heat exchanger configured to heat the working fluid via a heat exchange with the working fluid which has passed through the fluid pump; at least one turbine configured to expand the heated working fluid and connected to a generator to produce electric power; a plurality of transport pipes in which the working fluid flows; and plural filter lines configured to remove, via back-flushing, a foreign substance included in the working fluid present in at least one of the transport pipes.
US10668410B2	Fuel filter comprising a fuel filter insert with a prefilter element and a main filter element A fuel filter has a filter housing and a fuel filter insert exchangeably arranged in the filter housing and provided with a prefilter element and a main filter element. Prefilter element and main filter element are positioned one behind the other in the filter housing in axial direction of the filter housing. A fuel discharge channel is arranged in the filter housing below the fuel filter insert. In operating position of the fuel filter insert in the filter housing, the raw sides of prefilter element and of main filter element are sealed relative to the fuel discharge channel by seal-tight contact of the fuel filter insert on the filter housing. The raw side of the main filter element, when the fuel filter insert is moved by axial movement away from the operating position, is fluidically connected with the fuel discharge channel via the raw side of the prefilter element.
US10668409B2	Water treatment apparatus and method A mobile water treatment plant includes a container (10) having: a plurality of tanks, including a clarifying tank fitted with a multiplicity of inclined plates defining a multiplicity of channels there between, an upstream tank from which water is arranged to be fed to the clarifying tank and a downstream tank to which water is arranged to be fed from the clarifying tank; means for introducing a neutralizing agent into water in the upstream tank; at least one storage space within the interior space of the container for accommodating the neutralizing agent. The container is of generally cuboidal shape having a length greater than its width and having sides, ends, a top and a bottom and has corner fittings positioned to enable standard equipment for handling freight containers to engage the container and the overall width of the container is substantially the same as the width of a standard freight container.
US10668408B2	Measurement and control of bitumen-containing process streams A method and apparatus for analyzing a bitumen-containing process stream and controlling a process. The method including directing a beam of infrared light at the bitumen-containing process stream, capturing light corresponding to the infrared light after interaction with the bitumen-containing process stream, and analyzing the captured light to obtain a spectrum. A composition estimate can be generated based on the spectrum and a calibrated model. A controller is operative to adjust a setpoint of the process in response to the composition estimate.
US10668403B2	Source supplier for a supercritical fluid, substrate processing apparatus having the same A source supplier includes a source reservoir that contains a liquefied source fluid for a supercritical process, a vaporizer that vaporizes the liquefied source fluid into a gaseous source fluid under high pressure, a purifier that removes organic impurities and moistures from the gaseous source fluid and an analyzer connected to the purifier that analyzes an impurity fraction and a moisture fraction in the gaseous source fluid. Moisture and organic impurities are removed from the source fluid to reduce the moisture concentration of the supercritical fluid in the supercritical process.
US10668401B2	Extractor with settling zone near solvent discharge An extractor may have a housing that maintains a solvent pool in which solids material being processed is immersed during operation. One or more bed decks can be positioned inside of the housing to provide multiple extraction stages. In some examples, the bed decks are arranged to provide one bed deck positioned at a vertically elevated position relative to another bed deck, thereby providing a drop zone where the solids material passing through the machine drops from the vertically elevated bed deck to a lower bed deck. To reduce the amount of solids material passing through the drop zone that becomes entrained in the solvent, the exactor can be configured with a settling zone. In some examples, the settling zone is formed by truncating the length of the vertically elevated bed deck, providing increased space and residence time for the solids material to fall out of suspension.

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