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| US10787134B2 |
Grommet
A grommet is provided with a small-diameter tubular portion that is fixated to an outer circumferential surface of a wire harness, a large-diameter tubular portion that is fixated to a through-hole of a fixed member, and an increasing-diameter tubular portion that connects the small-diameter tubular portion and the large-diameter tubular portion. The increasing-diameter tubular portion includes a small-diameter tubular portion-side end portion provided isolated from the small-diameter tubular portion on the outer circumference side of the small-diameter tubular portion, and a flexible connecting portion connecting an inner circumferential surface of the increasing-diameter tubular portion to the small-diameter tubular portion. A plurality of contact ribs are provided projecting from an outer circumferential surface of the increasing-diameter tubular portion, the contact ribs being arranged so as to be separated from each other in a circumference direction, each extending from the large-diameter tubular portion side toward the small-diameter tubular portion-side end portion. |
| US10787133B2 |
Digital vehicle tag and method of integration in vehicle allocation system
A system and method for allocating drivers to procure targets, such as automobiles. These targets are then transported to a desired drop-off destination. The entire system is automated, such that a requestor may hire drivers that are certified by the system and would satisfy requirements associated with the target, such as proper driver's license and location of the driver relative to the target. The system is powered by an internet based mobile application that is designed to match individual drivers to auto dealers, auction houses, driving transport companies and other businesses and individuals (“requestors”) seeking to move automobiles, goods, services, tasks, etc. from one location to another. The system has been designed to find, organize, and manage drivers and all aspects of the trip on a real time basis and reduce the cost of the existing system. |
| US10787132B2 |
Ceiling material for vehicle
A ceiling material for a vehicle includes a ceiling interior material facing a vehicle cabin inner surface of a roof panel for a vehicle, and a reinforcement member arranged on an upper surface of the ceiling interior material on the side of the roof panel. The reinforcement member may include a rod-like member and supporting members for respectively supporting at least two sections in a slidable manner in a longitudinal direction of the rod-like member. Each of the supporting members includes a fitting portion which allows the rod-like member to be fitted from a radial direction. |
| US10787126B2 |
Mounting angle detection device for in-vehicle camera, mounting angle calibration device, and mounting angle detection method
A mounting angle detection device converts, into a bird's-eye view image, an image captured of the ground on which a target marking having two straight line parts parallel to each other and equal in width is marked, and searches for a mounting angle at which the two straight line parts in the bird's-eye view image are parallel to each other and equal in width. Even with a vehicle including an in-vehicle camera on the front or back, the mounting angle detection device detects an actual mounting angle of the camera and calibrates the mounting angle of the camera. The mounting angle detection device detects the mounting angle using, as the target marking, even a parking space that lacks a transverse line crossing the two straight line parts parallel to each other and equal in width, and calibrates the mounting angle to a correct mounting angle of the camera. |
| US10787122B2 |
Electronics for remotely monitoring and controlling a vehicle
A system and method configured to monitor use conditions of a vehicle and provide feedback to a user of the vehicle to maintain use within certain parameters is described. The description includes a plurality of sensors located proximate to the vehicle, each sensor configured to monitor at least one vehicle parameter, the plurality of sensors selected from an accelerometer, speed, temperature, mileage, oil level, oil pressure, run-time and location sensors, each sensor generating a signal encapsulating the monitored vehicle parameter and transmitting the generated signal to a control unit. The description includes a control unit that receives the generated signal from each of a plurality of sensors, the control unit including a memory that stores the received signal and selectively combines the received signal with other signals received from others of the plurality of sensors. The description includes a first transmitter coupled to the control unit capable of transmitting the combined signal. The description includes a second transceiver remote from the vehicle that receives a transmitted condition, and compares that condition to received conditions from other vehicles and provides feedback to adjust the use of the vehicle based on the comparison, and a user interface for providing feedback to a user including at least one of visual indication, audible indication, and physically altering the use of the vehicle. The description includes coupling of the plurality of sensors to the control unit with a controller area bus (CAN). The first transmitter may transmit over an RF network. |
| US10787118B2 |
Rear tail lamp with integrated window for lighting a deployed tailgate
An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tail lamp housing including a first cutout, a body panel including a second cutout, and at least one light source positioned to transmit light through the first and second cutouts to illuminate a cargo surface. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a cargo member that is moveable between an open position and a closed position and mounting at least one tail lamp adjacent to the cargo member, wherein the tail lamp includes a first cutout. The method further includes forming a second cutout in a body panel and transmitting light through the first and second cutouts to illuminate a cargo surface when the cargo member is in the open position. |
| US10787116B2 |
Adaptive forward lighting system for vehicle comprising a control that adjusts the headlamp beam in response to processing of image data captured by a camera
An adaptive forward lighting system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera to determine presence of an object in the field of view of the camera. The control receives vehicle data via a communication bus of the vehicle, with the vehicle data including vehicle trajectory data. The image processor processes captured image data to determine presence of lane markers in the field of view of the camera. The control adjusts a light beam emitted by a headlamp of the vehicle at least in part responsive to determination of the presence of the object in the field of view of the camera. Adjustment of the light beam of the vehicle headlamp may depend, at least in part, on trajectory of the vehicle. |
| US10787115B1 |
Angle-adjusting vehicular headlights
The angle-adjusting vehicular headlights comprise a housing, a swivel bracket, a distance checker, a tilt mechanism, a controller, and a headlight socket. The angle-adjusting vehicular headlights may change an elevation angle of a headlight responsive to a determination by the controller that an inclination angle of a vehicle has changed. As non-limiting examples, the inclination angle may have changed due to a cargo load that has been placed into the vehicle thus compressing the vehicle suspension or the inclination angle may have changed due to the cargo load being removed from the vehicle and the resulting decompression of the vehicle suspension. angle-adjusting vehicular headlights may generally be deployed in pairs. |
| US10787113B2 |
Vehicle front headlight device
A vehicle front headlight device includes a light source, a rotating mirror configured by a plurality of mirror bodies, that are rotationally driven about a shaft, and, while rotating, reflecting light emitted by the light source, a lens transmitting light that is reflected by the rotating mirror, a recognition unit configured to recognize a leading vehicle traveling ahead, and a controller controlling a timing at which the light source is switched off and a timing at which the light source is switched on, such that light is not illuminated onto the leading vehicle recognized by the recognition unit and such that an illumination intensity of light illuminated in a vicinity of both ends in a vehicle width direction of the leading vehicle is lower than an illumination intensity of light illuminated at an outer side of the vicinity of the both ends in the vehicle width direction of the leading vehicle. |
| US10787110B2 |
Load lock inflatable marine system
An apparatus for restricting cargo shipment within a load space of inflatable boats, rafts or any other similarly constructed container which includes a buoyant barrel receptacle containing a selectively adjustable telescoping pipe, each associated to symmetrically concavitated flange supports which are affixed to their respective distal end terminations, and being suitably mounted to provide for articulated movement on variably orientated and uneven sidewall surfaces, in order to become frictionally locked and unlocked by way of expansive force through a pivotally mounted fulcrum assemblage, and being incorporated with atmospherically impervious internally configured illumination systems. |
| US10787108B2 |
Trailer bed mounted load plow system
The present disclosure of the Improved Trailer Bed Load Plow concerns a highly customizable, legacy trailer compatible, removable, system for unloading trailer loads and/or flat bed loads. The system, generally speaking, comprises a sled, a plow, a controllable puller such as a winch, guide rails, detents, and an attachment point on the trailer. In some implementations, the plow and puller are attached to the sled, and the combined unit travels the length of the trailer bed, constrained by the guide rails to lateral travel, via the force created by the puller acting against the attachment point which is effectively positioned on an end of the trailer. |
| US10787104B2 |
Conveyance seat unit
A conveyance seat unit lessens a neck load applied to an occupant based on body shape, sex, or the like of the occupant when a rear load acts on a conveyance. The conveyance seat unit includes: a seat having a support portion that supports the occupant from behind; a state adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a state of a neck load adjustment portion, of the support portion, that affects the neck load applied to the occupant when the rear load acts on the conveyance; and an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the state adjustment mechanism. The ECU acquires occupant information on the body and the sex of the occupant and controls the state adjustment mechanism according to the acquired occupant information to change the state of the neck load adjustment portion, which has been adjusted by the state adjustment mechanism, according to the content of the occupant information. |
| US10787102B2 |
Recliner mechanism
A recliner mechanism having a first plate, a second plate, and at least one pawl. The first plate has a first set of teeth. The second plate has a second set of teeth. The pawl that has a set of pawl teeth that engage the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth to inhibit rotation of the second plate with respect to the first plate. |
| US10787098B2 |
Recliner for a vehicle seat
An occupant support adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor of the vehicle and a seat back configured to pivot about a seat-back pivot axis relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded-forward position. The occupant support further includes a seat-motion controller configured to control movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. |
| US10787093B2 |
Inductive power transfer with inductive power transfer pad including cleaning device
An inductive power transfer pad for inductive power transfer to a vehicle, which includes a stationary part and a movable part, where the movable part includes a primary winding structure for generating a magnetic or electromagnetic field while an electric current flows through windings of the primary winding structure. The inductive power transfer pad includes at least one actuator for actuating motion of the movable part and the movable part is movable at least into a first direction by the at least one actuator so as to move between a retracted state and an extended state. The inductive power transfer pad includes a cleaning device integrated in the inductive power transfer pad and adapted to remove foreign matters from a space between the stationary part and the movable part. |
| US10787090B2 |
Method and process of administrating recharging of electric vehicles using low cost charge stations
A method and system is provided in which an electric automotive charging station connects to the host computer system using un-dedicated network resource contained within the electric vehicle to be charged enabling un-supervised (non-networked) deployment of said charging stations. |
| US10787089B1 |
Methods and apparatus for powering a vehicle
This application is directed to an apparatus for providing electrical charge to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a driven mass, a generator, a charger, a hardware controller, and a communication circuit. The driven mass rotates in response to a kinetic energy of the vehicle and is coupled to a shaft such that rotation of the driven mass causes the shaft to rotate. The driven mass exists in one of (1) an extended position and (2) a retracted position. The generator generates an electrical output based on a mechanical input coupled to the shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes the mechanical input to rotate. The charger is electrically coupled to the generator and: receives the electrical output, generates a charge output based on the electrical output, and conveys the charge output to the vehicle. The controller controls whether the driven mass is in the extended position or the retracted position in response to a signal received from the communication circuit. |
| US10787088B2 |
Vehicle electrical system with inverter, energy store, electrical machine and DC transmission terminal
The vehicle electrical system described includes an inverter, an electrical energy store, an electrical machine and a DC transmission terminal. The inverter is connected to the energy store via input current terminals. At least two phase current terminals of the inverter are connected to the electrical machine. The inverter has at least two H-bridges. The DC transmission terminal has a positive rail connected to at least one of the phase current terminals. |
| US10787086B2 |
Wireless charging vehicle-to-vehicle
Disclosed herein is a vehicle component, such as a wheel, for use in a vehicle-to-vehicle charging system. The charging system may include a coil disposed about a barrel of a wheel, and in electrical connection with the battery of the vehicle. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle, and may be an autonomous vehicle. Also disclosed are the charging system, and a method charging a vehicle wirelessly by another vehicle, wherein said charging is accomplished by at least one induction coil. |
| US10787082B2 |
Wheel suspension of an electrical drive for supporting a manual movement impulse
The disclosure relates to a wheel suspension of a device having an electrical drive of a wheel for supporting a manual movement impulse. The wheel suspension includes a connector piece movably or bendably arranged between a support element or support frame connected to the device and between an interior stator of an electrical drive, wherein the connector piece is held in a starting position due to the gravity of the device, without other influencing forces. The wheel suspension also includes at least one sensor that detects a deflection of the connector piece, and a control device designed such that the control device together with the electrical drive counteracts a deflection or bending of the connector piece. |
| US10787073B2 |
Electric drive unit for vehicle with clockable gearbox
An electric drive system for a vehicle includes a motor housing and a gearbox housing that is mountable to the motor housing at a predetermined number of rotational positions. |
| US10787065B2 |
Vehicular opening/closing body control device and motor control device
A vehicular opening/closing body control device includes a braking control unit configured to apply a braking force to an opening/closing body by supplying driving power having a locked conduction phase to a motor, which is a drive source of the opening/closing body, wherein, when an execution time of phase-locked conduction control for locking the conduction phase and supplying the driving power reaches or exceeds a predetermined time, the braking control unit switches a conduction phase used for the phase-locked conduction control. |
| US10787064B2 |
Door assemblies and vehicles including outer and inner bulkheads to transfer a side impact load to a pillar structure and methods incorporating the same
A door assembly, of a vehicle that includes a first pillar structure and a second pillar structure, includes a door outer panel, a door inner panel coupled to and positioned inwardly of the door outer panel, and an impact beam positioned between the door outer panel and the door inner panel. The door impact beam includes a first end and an opposite second end, the first end overlaps the first pillar structure and the second end overlaps the second pillar structure. The door assembly further includes an inner bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the door inner panel and the first end of the impact beam, and an outer bulkhead coupled to the door inner panel and positioned between the inner bulkhead and the first end of the impact beam, the outer bulkhead overlaps a portion of the inner bulkhead. |
| US10787060B1 |
Body structure ventilation
A vehicle body structure located adjacent to a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a first wall defining an interior space adjacent to the first wall; a second wall extending outward from the first wall and defining a passageway in communication with the interior space; and a duct having a body that is disposed in the interior space of the first wall and an outlet that extends outward from the body and is disposed in the passageway of the second wall. The duct routes conditioned air from the body through the outlet to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. |
| US10787057B2 |
Air conditioner for vehicle
A vehicle air conditioner includes a bypass passage configured to cause a coolant to circulate while bypassing a heater core, a switching device set to switch between a first mode in which the coolant flows through the bypass passage and returns to an internal combustion engine while bypassing the heater core and a second mode in which the coolant flows to the heater core, a coolant-temperature sensor that detects a temperature of the coolant at a part through which the coolant flows in both the first mode and the second mode, and a control unit that controls an operation of a blower based on the coolant-temperature control data. Furthermore, first and second calculating portions are configured to calculate the coolant-temperature control data in the first and second modes, respectively. The first calculating portion calculates the coolant-temperature control data based on the temperature of the coolant detected at start-up of the internal combustion engine, and the second calculating portion sets, as the coolant-temperature control data, a temperature lower than the detected temperature of the coolant. |
| US10787052B2 |
Vehicle tow hook
A tow apparatus includes a front bumper, a housing rigidly attached to the front bumper, and a tow hook slidable in the housing. The housing and the tow hook define a closed chamber, and the closed chamber is filled with a compressible fluid. Sliding the tow hook in the housing in a direction that decreases the volume of the closed chamber compresses the compressible fluid. |
| US10787050B2 |
Tow bar for towing trucks
A vehicle tow assembly includes an elongated, rigid upper member that attaches to a tow vehicle, and a rigid, elongated lower member that attaches, using U-bolts and/or a chain, to a vehicle to be towed. A downwardly-slanting connecting member connects the upper and lower members such that the upper member is higher off the ground than the lower member. A saddle block on the upper member can be turned one way to engage the fifth wheel of the tow vehicle and can be flipped 180 degrees to engage the frame of the tow vehicle when no fifth wheel is present. |
| US10787046B2 |
Tire mount position detection system, tire mount position detection method, and tire mount position detection program
A tire mount position detection system measures a first signal intensity, which is intensity of a radio signal received by a first receiver (R1), and a second signal intensity, which is intensity of a radio signal received by a second receiver (R2), for each transmitter, and calculates a total value of the first signal intensity and the second signal intensity for each transmitter. The tire mount position detection system detects the wheel position to which a tire having the transmitter is mounted, based on the first signal intensity, the second signal intensity, and the total value of each transmitter. |
| US10787044B2 |
Pneumatic vehicle tire
A pneumatic vehicle tire has a structured tread which transitions at both sides into sidewalls the end of which is formed by a tire bead which is insertable in air-tight fashion into a wheel rim of a vehicle wheel equipped with the pneumatic vehicle tire, such that an air cavity filled with compressed air is formed between wheel rim and pneumatic vehicle tire. The pneumatic vehicle tire has, on its inner surface situated opposite the tread, a foamed material layer. The porosity of the foamed material layer amounts to between 70% and 99% of the total volume of the foamed material layer. |
| US10787043B2 |
Insert for a pneumatic tire
An insert for a pneumatic tire including an annular member adapted to contact at least 10% of an interior surface of the pneumatic tire and provide an outward pressure thereagainst. |
| US10787039B2 |
Motorcycle tire
Provided is a motorcycle tire having improved wet performance during straight running without compromising other performances. The motorcycle tire is a motorcycle tire whose rotation direction when mounted on a vehicle is designated. A main groove (10) at least including a first groove (11) and a second groove (12) having different inclination directions, and a sub groove (20) are provided on a tire tread, the main groove and the sub groove are alternately repeatedly formed in the tire circumferential direction line symmetrically with respect to the tire equator and are arranged offset in the tire circumferential direction between one side and the other side in the tire width direction, and the main groove and the sub groove include, per one pitch of pattern on one side in the tire width direction within the contact region S during straight running, two or more outward grooves extending obliquely from the tire equator side to the outside in the tire width direction toward the designated reverse rotation direction of the rotation direction and one or more inward grooves extending obliquely from the outside in the tire width direction to the tire equator side toward the designated reverse rotation direction of the rotation direction. |
| US10787035B2 |
Crown reinforcement for a tire for a heavy-duty civil engineering vehicle
A tire for a heavy construction-type vehicle includes a tread, a radial carcass reinforcement, and a crown reinforcement. The crown reinforcement includes a working reinforcement and a hoop reinforcement. The working reinforcement includes two working layers, each of which includes inelastic metallic reinforcers that are crossed from one layer to a next layer and that make an angle in a range of from 15° to 40° with respect to a circumferential direction. The hoop reinforcement, which is a ply that is wound circumferentially to form a radial stack of at least two hooping layers, includes circumferential elastic metallic reinforcers that make an angle equal to at most 2.5° with respect to the circumferential direction. The hoop reinforcement is radially positioned between the working layers, and the circumferential metallic reinforcers of the hoop reinforcement have a force at break equal to at least 800 daN. |
| US10787032B2 |
Bicycle hub
A bicycle hub includes a hub axle, a hub body, an electric power generator, a freewheel and an electric unit. The hub body is rotatable around the hub axle. The electric power generator is disposed between the hub axle and the hub body. The electric power generator is configured to generate electric power by a relative rotation of the hub axle and the hub body. The freewheel is configured to support a sprocket. The freewheel is connected to the hub body and is rotatable around the hub axle. The electric component is disposed between the hub axle and the freewheel in a radial direction with respect to the center axis. The electric unit is electrically connected to the electric power generator. |
| US10787027B2 |
Illustration robot movement
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to illustration robot movement. In examples, a destination location may specify a location to which the illustration robot should move a writing instrument from its current location. In some examples, the robot may not be parallel to the vector from the location of the writing instrument to the destination location, such that the robot may need to rotate or turn in order to create the illustration. Accordingly, the robot may move along an arc determined to cause the writing instrument to move tangent to the vector. Further, the arc may be periodically recalculated in order to maintain the movement of the writing instrument along the vector, rather than along an arc. |
| US10787025B2 |
Thermochromic writing tool
A thermochromic writing tool which includes a writing element including a reservoir in which thermochromic ink is retained, and a writing point portion which is disposed on a front end portion of the reservoir and from which the thermochromic ink is dischargeable; a barrel which is made of a resin and in which the writing element is accommodated so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction; a protruding and retracting mechanism including a push element made of a resin and disposed on a rear end portion of the barrel so as to be tiltable in a radial direction relative to an axis of the barrel; and a rub portion disposed on a rear end portion of the push element 5. |
| US10787016B1 |
Sheet material foldable to form three-dimensional signage
A system in which flat sheet stock can be digitally printed then formed and folded through a pattern process to rapidly create digitally decorated simulated tubing, and/or other unique three-dimensional shapes includes a foldable blank of a flat sheet of material with a plurality of fold lines formed into the flat sheet of material to allow the foldable blank, when folded, to configure at least one post which replicates extruded plastic or metal tubing. The post may define an elongated interior configured to receive an elongated support, after the folding along the fold lines. In a plurality of foldable blanks, each foldable blank including a flat sheet of material, and a plurality of fold lines formed into the flat sheet of material, the flat sheets of material are each foldable along their respective fold lines to configure a plurality of elements fittable together to form a standing display. |
| US10787015B2 |
Clean edge business cards
A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet. |
| US10787012B2 |
Automatic processing device including printing device for printing on carbon fiber tube
An automatic processing device of a carbon fiber tube includes a polishing device, a washing device, a first drying device, a printing device, a painting device and a second drying device centrally disposed along an identical axis in sequence to form an automatic production line. The polishing device includes feeding mechanisms disposed on two sides of a frame respectively and a positioning-polishing mechanism disposed between the feeding mechanisms. The printing device includes a supporting mechanism and a rolling-printing mechanism mounted on the frame. The disclosure aims at providing an automatic processing device of a carbon fiber tube and a processing method thereof, combining the polishing device, the printing device and the painting device as a whole. Separate processes such as polishing, printing and painting of the conventional carbon fiber tube are integrated to achieve the automatic production in the production line, which can significantly speed up the schedule. |
| US10787011B2 |
Wiping print media
An example printing apparatus is described comprising a wiping element before the print zone, for slipping in contact with a print medium and wiping a printing surface of the print medium. An implementation of a wiping roller for wiping the printing surface of a print medium may comprise a rigid core, a layer of elastic material and a driving pinion. An example method for printing is also described, comprising spreading over a larger print medium area, by wiping, amounts of a substance that may migrate through a print medium and that is present on the printing surface of a print medium, before printing on the print medium. |
| US10787009B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus includes a first roller pair that sandwiches and conveys a continuous medium, a printing head that is located downstream of the first roller pair in a conveying direction of the continuous medium and that performs printing on the continuous medium, a cutting unit that is located downstream of the printing head in the conveying direction of the continuous medium and that cuts the continuous medium, a second roller pair that is located downstream of the cutting unit in the conveying direction of the continuous medium and that sandwiches and conveys the continuous medium, a common driving source that applies driving force to the first roller pair and the second roller pair, and a clutch mechanism configured to cut power from the driving source to the second roller pair, wherein the clutch mechanism is an electromagnetic mechanism that releases transmission of the power by electromagnetism. |
| US10787008B2 |
Cutting print substrates
Print apparatus is controlled to execute a print operation comprising a plurality of print sweeps onto a print zone of a print substrate and a corresponding plurality of print advances of the print substrate between successive print sweeps. Print apparatus is controlled to execute an intermediate cutting operation between a pre-cut print sweep and a successive post-cut print sweep of the plurality of print sweeps. |
| US10787007B2 |
Printing device
A printing device includes a discharging roller, opposing rollers opposing the discharging roller, a discharge motor, a first coupling mechanism, a moving mechanism, and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism rotates the discharging roller in a direction where a tape is transported downstream when the discharge motor rotates forward (arrow R1). The moving mechanism moves the discharging roller to a nip position to hold the tape with the opposing rollers and a release position spaced from the tape. The second coupling mechanism includes a one-way clutch that couples the discharge motor and the moving mechanism in a manner drivable together when the discharge motor rotates reversely (arrow R2) and decouples the discharge motor from the moving mechanism when the discharge motor rotates forward (arrow R1). |
| US10787002B1 |
System and device for attenuating curl in substrates printed by inkjet printers
An aqueous ink printer includes an anti-curl fluid applicator that applies anti-curl fluid to a side of a substrate that is opposite a side that bears or will bear an ink image. The anti-curl fluid applicator includes a switching network that is configured to independently and selectively bias segments of a pressure member electrically. The segments are arranged along a longitudinal axis of the pressure member. The pressure member forms a nip with a anilox roller partially immersed in a reservoir of anti-curl fluid. As the switching network is operationed to selectively and independently bias the segments electrically using data corresponding to the ink image, anti-curl fluid migrates from the anilox roller onto the substrate in areas opposite the electrically biased segments. |
| US10786997B2 |
Method of creating printed matter and printed matter
To create a printed matter having favorable image quality that can prevent air bubbles from being trapped at the time when a protective film is attached to a medium. A method of creating printed matter includes: an ink arrangement step of ejecting a photocurable ink on a printing face of a medium by an inkjet method so that an average surface roughness of the printing face is smaller than 15 μm and irradiating the photocurable ink with a light to be cured; and a laminating step of attaching the protective film to the medium by bonding an adhesive layer of the protective film to the printing face and a surface of the photocurable ink, and the protective film including the adhesive layer having a thickness equal to or larger than 18 μm and a substrate supporting the adhesive layer. |
| US10786987B2 |
On-die time-shifted actuator evaluation
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid ejection die is described. The die includes a number of actuator sensors disposed on the fluid ejection die to sense a characteristic of a corresponding actuator and to output a first voltage corresponding to the sensed characteristic c. Each actuator sensor is coupled to a respective actuator and multiple coupled actuator sensors and actuators are grouped as primitives on the fluid ejection die. The die also includes an actuator evaluation die per primitive to evaluate an actuator characteristic of any actuator within the primitive Based on the first voltage and a threshold voltage. The die also includes a time-shift chain component to communicate a delayed evaluation signal, which delayed evaluation signal delays an evaluation of the actuator characteristic a predetermined amount of time following an activation event. |
| US10786985B2 |
Printing method and printing apparatus for compensating for dot omission
Provided is a printing method for forming ink dots on a printing medium by using a plurality of nozzle rows that discharge a plurality of types of photocurable inks. The printing method includes detecting a defective nozzle that has an ink discharge fault, and compensating for dot omission by causing, preceding the defective nozzle, a preceding nozzle that discharges an inducing ink different from a compensation target ink, which the defective nozzle should have discharged, to discharge the inducing ink to a position on the printing medium where dot omission occur due to the defective nozzle. |
| US10786984B2 |
Segment wheel for a device for printing on hollow bodies
A segment wheel for a device for printing on hollow bodies has a plurality of segments formed on its circumference. A printing blanket, for printing on the hollow bodies, is, or at least can be, arranged on at least one segment. The segment wheel has a main body, the main body being made from a metal material. The segments are arranged along the circumference of the main body, each at a joint. Each segment is releasably connected to the main body. |
| US10786983B2 |
System and method for three dimensional model printing
A scanning 3-D printing system comprises a printing platform movable in a printing direction and in an indexing direction, the printing platform comprising a printing head configured for dispensing building material while the printing platform is moving in a printing direction one pass at a time, and layer by layer, a roller configured for leveling the dispensed building material one pass at a time, wherein the roller is rotatably mounted on a roller axle, and wherein the roller axle extends over all passes of the printing system and is stationary in the indexing direction, a scraper configured for scraping excess building material off the roller, and a trough configured for collecting the building material scraped off the roller. |
| US10786982B2 |
Method and device for separating different material layers of a composite component
A method for separating different types of material layers of a composite component that has at least one material layer that is transparent for visible light and at least one further material layer, is provided, wherein the light from an external source falls through the at least one transparent material layer into the at least one further material layer and there is at least partially absorbed. With the help of at least one gas discharge lamp, the light-absorbing material layer is heated in less than one second to separate material layers of the composite component. A device that can be used for this method comprises at least one separation chamber and therein at least one gas discharge lamp suitable for irradiation. |
| US10786978B2 |
Packaging material and method for producing a packaging material
A packaging material (600) comprises a first sheet material (100) and a woven fabric (200), which are arranged one above the other and are connected to one another. The first sheet material (100) contains first regions (120), in which the first sheet material (100) is expanded locally, and second regions (110), in which the first sheet material (100) is not expanded locally. The first regions (120) are arranged in each case between two second regions (110) and run in a first direction. The woven fabric (200) comprises a thread (220), wherein part of the thread (220) runs in a direction which intersects the first direction. |
| US10786976B2 |
Water/oil repellent layer-provided article and method for producing it
A water/oil repellent layer-provided article, containing a substrate, a water/oil repellent layer containing a hydrolyzed condensate of a fluorinated compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group, and a silicon oxide layer containing alkali metal atoms, present between the substrate and the water/oil repellent layer, where in the silicon oxide layer, the average concentration of the alkali metal atoms in a region with a depth from the surface in contact with the water/oil repellent layer of at least 0.1 nm and at most 0.3 nm, is at least 2.0×1019 atoms/cm3. |
| US10786973B2 |
Joined fiber-reinforced composite material assembly with tunable anisotropic properties
An anisotropic composite material assembly comprising a first layer with a tensile modulus different from its compressive modulus and that exhibits variable modulus behavior. The first layer elastically buckle under compressions. A second layer has a tensile modulus substantially the same as its compressive modulus. The first and second layers are joined together, and the assembly is bendable in a first direction with an outer surface of the first layer being in compression and the assembly has a first bending stiffness during bending in the first direction. The assembly is bendable in a second direction opposite the first direction with the outer surface of the first layer being in tension, and the assembly has a second bending stiffness greater than the first bending stiffness during bending in the second direction. |
| US10786969B1 |
Fire resistant support article
Disclosed is a support article containing a first non-woven layer and a second non-woven layer. The first non-woven layer contains a blend of fibers of about 15-70% by weight fire resistant (FR) rayon fibers, 10-30% by weight hollow conjugated siliconized fibers, and 20-40% by weight binder fibers. The second non-woven layer contains a blend of FR rayon fibers, hollow conjugated siliconized fibers, and binder fibers. The amount of FR rayon fiber is within 15 percentage points of the weight percentage of FR rayon fiber in the first non- woven layer. The lower surface of the first non-woven layer is adhered to the upper surface of the second non-woven layer. The density of the first non-woven layer is at least 10% less than the density of the second non-woven layer. |
| US10786968B2 |
Ink supply tube provided with gas barrier properties
The present invention has an object to provide an ink supply tube having an excellent stress crack resistance during sliding while having a high gas barrier property. According to the present invention, an ink supply tube is provided, which includes an inner layer contacting with an ink, an intermediate layer containing at least one layer, and an outer layer, wherein the intermediate layer is a gas barrier layer formed of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin, and an oxygen concentration within a circular region that has a diameter of 100 m and is centered at the gas barrier layer is 2 to 9 atm %. |
| US10786967B2 |
Method of multi-deflector balancing and strengthening
The disclosed embodiments relate to extrusion systems and involves a method to promote self-balancing of flow velocity while enhancing the strength of the end product by off-setting seams. This invention focuses on using a system of more than one deflector to produce multiple rings which are then quickly merged to produce a more quickly balanced ring. |
| US10786966B2 |
Additive manufactured conglomerated powder removal from internal passages
A component includes an additively manufactured component with an internal passage and an additively manufactured elongated member within the internal passage. A method of additively manufacturing a component including additively manufacturing a component with an internal passage; and additively manufacturing an elongated member within the internal passage concurrent with additively manufacturing the component. |
| US10786963B2 |
Tablet manufacture
The invention relates to improvements in tablet manufacturing, particularly in the small scale/bespoke manufacture of tablets. The application describes the mechanism of a motor driven tablet press (10) with biasing means (222) and wherein the angular position of the motor (28) is controllable, the inclusion of load cells (26,234), an improved die mounting (100,300) and die assembly (36′), and improved compaction methods including controlled pauses (75,90) during tablet forming. |
| US10786962B2 |
Rebaling systems and methods
A rebaling system may include a bale processing system that processes a first bale of a first size into unbaled material; a rebaler downstream of the bale processing system, the rebaler rebaling the unbaled material into a second bale of a second size different than the first size prior to being processed; a collection platform positioned below a portion of the rebaling system that collects stray unbaled material; and a recycling system including a first auger operatively engaged with the collection platform to move collected stray unbaled material to be reintroduced to the rebaling system. |
| US10786959B2 |
Mold for contact lens with non-rotationally symmetric rim or edge
A mold for a front curve of an ophthalmic lens includes an inner region having a non-rotationally symmetric shape, an outer region having a rotationally symmetric shape, and a continuous middle region between the inner region and the outer region. A first portion of the middle region is in contact with the inner region, defining a non-rotationally symmetric rim or edge of a front surface of the ophthalmic lens. A second portion of the middle region is in contact with the outer region and is rotationally symmetrical. |
| US10786958B2 |
Bottle cap and its usage method
A bottle cap comprising a case is provided; and an accommodating hole is axially formed in the case; an inlet pipe is arranged on an external side surface of the case; a limit flange is formed on an inner side surface of the accommodating hole, and the limit flange and an inner side surface of the accommodating hole above the limit flange cooperatively form a first recess; and the bottle cap further comprises a flow path switching element which is rotatably arranged in the first recess; a protruding body is arranged on the bottom of the limit flange, and a first through-hole is formed in the limit flange and the protruding body; and a plug is movably arranged in the first through-hole; The bottle cap of the present application has a simple structure and good practicability. |
| US10786957B2 |
System, method, and apparatus for infusing a composite structure
An apparatus for infusing a composite structure includes a reservoir configured to receive a volume of resin, a base, a membrane configured to be sealed upon the base, and a flow medium in fluid communication with the reservoir. The flow medium includes a first flow medium portion disposed in contact with at least a portion of the base and a second flow medium portion disposed in contact with at least a portion of the membrane. |
| US10786955B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for fabricating a composite structure and reacting to a placement force
A method for fabricating a composite structure includes steps of: (1) laying up, with a delivery head of a tape placement machine, a continuous segment of a composite tape on a composite panel to form a flange portion of an initial ply of a composite stiffener; (2) locating a backing plate, coupled to the delivery head, relative to the delivery head and the composite panel; and (3) further layup up, with the delivery head, the continuous segment of the composite tape on the backing plate to form a web portion of the initial ply of the composite stiffener. |
| US10786954B2 |
In-situ pressure enhanced processing of composite articles
A method for making a composite article comprises securing a layup over a form. The layup including a plurality of dry intermediate reinforcement plies wrapped around an inner reinforcement ply. Resin is infused into the layup under vacuum. The resin-infused layup is consolidated under pressure and cured. |
| US10786951B2 |
Method of making a fiber reinforced hoop and anchors for a concrete reinforcement structure
A method of making a fiber reinforced hoop includes forming two plates having a face opposing one another and defining an outer periphery with a recessed groove to define a channel between the two plates. Fibrous strands coated with an adhesive are wrapped around the two plates within the channel a plurality of times. The adhesive is allowed to cure so that the fibrous strands form a rigid hoop. In a particular embodiment, the two plates are connected to a rotary spindle to rotate the two plates a plurality of times as the fibrous strands are fed into the channel. In a still further embodiment, multiple plate sets can be mounted to rotate with the spindle and fibrous strands can be wound into the channels in each of the plate sets so that multiple hoops can be formed and cured simultaneously. |
| US10786947B2 |
Leveling apparatus for a 3D printer
An apparatus includes a roller that skims a layer of material deposited by an additive manufacturing (AM) system, a blade that scrapes material accumulated on the roller, a bath that collects material scraped by the blade, and an auger that transports material collected in the bath to a portion of the bath that extends beyond a length of the roller. |
| US10786945B2 |
Method and device for producing three-dimensional models using a binding agent system
The invention relates to a method, a device and a binding agent system for producing three-dimensional models. |
| US10786943B2 |
Printer having a separated printhead array
A printer is configured with at least two printheads that are separated from one another in a cross-process direction by an integral multiple of printhead widths. This configuration enables parallel swaths of material to be ejected and then movement of the printheads in the cross-process direction by a distance corresponding to one or more integral numbers of the printhead width enables the area between the swaths to be completed and the area outside of the original swaths printed. |
| US10786935B2 |
Headrest assembly for vehicle seat and vehicle seat comprising such an assembly
A headrest assembly for a vehicle seat, that is height-adjustable along an adjustment direction. The headrest assembly includes a pin adapted to be fixed to a seat backrest and extending along the adjustment direction, an adjustment plate integrally secured to the one pin, and a supporting structure adapted to support a user's head, mounted so as to be adjustable in translation on the adjustment plate along the adjustment direction. The pin is covered by a covering portion. The covering portion and the adjustment plate are made of plastic material overmolded on the pin. |
| US10786924B2 |
Waterjet cutting head temperature sensor
A pressurized fluid jet cutting head is provided. The cutting head includes a body having one or more component parts coupled together, wherein a junction in the cutting head is defined between a first component part having a first engagement surface and a second component part having a second engagement surface, wherein the first and second engagement surfaces abut at the junction. A temperature sensor is positioned in thermal communication with the body and is configured to measure a temperature value of at least one of the first component part, the second component part, and the junction. The temperature value is communicated to a controller for analysis, wherein the controller receives the measured temperature value and communicates operating instructions for the cutting head based on a comparison of the measured temperature value to a predetermined value. |
| US10786922B2 |
Modular units, clamping assemblies, and slicing machines equipped therewith
Modular units with clamping assemblies for securing knives to slicing machines, and a slicing machine having a cutting head equipped with one or more modular units mounted thereto for securing knives to the cutting head. Such a clamping assembly includes a knife holder, a knife supported by the knife holder, a clamp overlying the knife holder so that the knife is between the knife holder and the clamp, and a cam rod that secures the clamp to the knife holder and clamps the knife therebetween. The cam rod has oppositely-disposed ends rotatably coupled with the mounting blocks and a camming portion between the oppositely-disposed ends and arranged for contacting the clamp. The clamping assembly further includes complementary features for inhibiting deflection of the camming portion away from the knife holder when the cam rod is in a clamping position. |
| US10786920B2 |
Mobile rigid insulation board scorer
A board scoring device for insulation board that is mobile enough to be carried on a roof and can easily score the top and bottom surfaces to be separated into multiple boards. |
| US10786918B2 |
Dedicated attachment systems for consumer products
Consumer products, e.g., shaving systems and toothbrushes, are disclosed which have a replaceable portion, e.g., a shaving assembly or a toothbrush head, that is removably mounted on a handle. The consumer products described herein include keyed structures on the handle and replaceable portion, the relative placement of which creates a unique interaction between the two parts. This unique interaction may, for example, be used to provide a dedicated attachment system for each specific customer of the manufacturer of the consumer product. |
| US10786915B2 |
Shaving blade cartridge and a shaver comprising such shaving blade cartridge
A shaving blade cartridge including a housing having a top side, a bottom side and two longitudinal sides. A cutting element is mounted in the housing between the longitudinal sides, and is retained in the housing by a retainer. The retainer includes an internal surface which extends in a direction toward the cutting element. The internal surface is provided with a non-smooth pattern that cooperates with the cutting element. The shaving blade cartridge including the retainer having an internal surface provided with a non-smooth pattern is configured to be connected to a handle of a shaver. |
| US10786912B2 |
Cutting tool with magnifier
In some embodiments, a magnifier defines a longitudinal axis A. The magnifier includes an arm with a distal end and a proximal end. A magnifying pane is located at the distal end and an engagement member is located at the proximal end. In various embodiments, the arm includes a distal segment, a mid segment, and a proximal segment. The distal segment is generally linear having a length L1 projected onto the longitudinal axis and is angled about 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis A. The mid segment is generally concave having a length L2 projected onto the longitudinal axis A. The proximal segment that is curved having a length L3 projected onto the longitudinal axis A and is convergent relative to the longitudinal axis A. |
| US10786909B2 |
Swing mechanism and gripping tool
A swing mechanism according to the present invention includes: a first swing member that swings about a first swing shaft; a second swing member that is provided in the first swing member and that swings about a second swing shaft; a traction pulley that is supported by the second swing member and that rotates about a rotational shaft; a fixed pulley that rotates about the second swing shaft; and a wire that is looped around the fixed pulley and the traction pulley. On both sides of the traction pulley, tensions are generated in the same directions by a traction force applied to the other end of the wire. The traction pulley is disposed at a position at which the tensions in the wire acting on the rotational shaft brings about a moment for causing the second swing member to swing. |
| US10786907B2 |
Manipulator and robot with fingertip module
A manipulator comprises a connecting assembly; a plurality of finger assemblies, one end of each finger assembly connects to the connecting assembly, the other end is away from the connecting assembly to form a free end; each finger assembly includes a plurality of knuckle components which are successively connected, each knuckle component includes a base module, a tactile sensor and an angle sensor, the base modules are interconnected for implementing finger configuration, the tactile sensor is installed on the base module for sensing a target object, the angle sensor is installed on the base module for acquiring information of angle changing. The manipulator is provided with the tactile sensor and the angle sensor on the base module of each knuckle component, which is beneficial to improve the sensing ability of the manipulator. The manipulator is composed of modular knuckle components, each of the single knuckle components has high level of integration. |
| US10786905B1 |
Tank excavator
Devices, apparatus, systems, vehicles and methods for cleaning contaminated tanks without introducing free water or liquefier into the tanks. A mobile vehicle with left and right sets of tracks can support a gathering arm assembly, a bucket assembly, an eductor vacuum, and a pump/tank assembly that can be used to remove and break up waste debris from a contaminated tank. |
| US10786901B2 |
Method for programming robot in vision base coordinate
A method for programming a robot in a vision base coordinate is provided. The method includes the following steps. A robot is drawn to an operation point. The coordinates of the operation point in a photo operation are set as a new point. A teaching image is captured and a vision base coordinate system is established. A new point is added according to the newly established vision base coordinate system. When the robot is operating, the robot is controlled to capture an image from a photo operation point. A comparison between the captured image and a teaching image is made. The image being the same as the teaching image is searched according to the comparison result. Whether the vision base coordinate system maintains the same corresponding relation as in the teaching process is checked. Thus, the robot can be precisely controlled. |
| US10786896B2 |
Arm supporting exoskeleton with a variable force generator
Described herein is an arm supporting exoskeleton, comprising an arm link mechanism. The arm link mechanism comprises a proximal link, a distal link, an arm coupler, and a variable force generator. The distal link is rotatable relative to the proximal link. The arm coupler is adapted to couple an upper arm of a person to the distal link. The variable force generator comprises a first spring and a second spring, configured to create a torque between the proximal link and the distal link. In the first force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a first stiffness rate defined by the first spring that supports the upper arm of the person against gravity forces and. In the second force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a second stiffness rate defined by the first spring and the second spring that supports the upper arm of the person against the gravity forces. |
| US10786889B2 |
Adjustable wrench
A wrench, connectable to a standard square shaped extension, has a wrench head with opposed jaw faces which together define a plane that lies perpendicular to the respective jaw faces. A standard square shaped extension socket is affixed to the wrench head, where a standard square shaped extension can be inserted into the standard extension socket, along a direction that is non-orthogonal to the transverse plane. The standard extension socket can be attached to a frame of the wrench head, or to a rotatable guide which controls movement the opposed jaw face which is movable. |
| US10786887B2 |
Holding apparatus for holding a pipe in a rotatable manner to be machined
A holding apparatus for holding a workpiece, which has a round and/or tubular cross section and is to be machined, in such a way that, in the held state, the workpiece can be rotated in relation to the holding apparatus, having at least two clamping arms, which are mounted in a pivotable manner on a base part and by means of which a clamping force can be exerted onto the workpiece, and having an adjustment mechanism for the clamping arms. Provision is made for the adjustment mechanism to have at least two drivers which are guided in a straight line, it being possible for the clamping arms to be pivoted or the clamping arms being pivoted toward one another by virtue of the movement of the drivers, wherein the drivers are arranged one behind the other as seen transversely in relation to the direction of movement of the drivers. |
| US10786878B2 |
Method of welding with buttering
A method of welding a component and a treated component are provided. The method comprises an initial heat-treating of the component comprising a substrate. The method further comprises removing a portion of the substrate to form a treatment region comprising an exposed surface. The method further comprises buttering the exposed surface with a first filler additive to form a weld metal adjacent to the fusion line comprising an easy-to-weld alloy. The method further comprises welding the component with the easy-to-weld alloy and a second filler additive. The first filler additive comprises a sufficient amount of each of Co, Cr, Mo, Fe, Al, Ti, Mn, C and Ni to form the easy-to-weld alloy, when welded with the hard-to-weld base alloy. |
| US10786877B2 |
Repair of an assembly comprising a main body and a reinforcement
A repair method for repairing an assembly including a main body and an old reinforcement, the assembly including an initial hole passing through the old reinforcement and at least a portion of the main body, the method including removing the old reinforcement; positioning a plug in the initial hole in the main body; fastening a new reinforcement on the main body, the new reinforcement covering the plug; and forming a new hole passing through the new reinforcement and at least a portion of the main body. |
| US10786869B2 |
Method of manufacturing a welded tube
A method of manufacturing a tubular member for an automotive application that includes providing a flat workpiece of a material; forming at least one lance in the flat workpiece; roll-forming the flat workpiece into a tubular configuration; induction welding a seam of the tubular workpiece after the roll-forming; and trimming the tubular workpiece through the lance after welding the seam. |
| US10786868B2 |
Laser nozzle with mobile element
The invention relates to a laser nozzle that can be used in laser cutting, notably with a fibre or disc laser, comprising a nozzle body comprising an axial housing passing axially through said nozzle body and comprising a first outlet orifice situated at the front face of the nozzle body, and a movable element comprising a skirt-forming front part arranged in the axial housing of the nozzle body, said movable element being capable of translational movement in the axial housing of the nozzle body and comprising an axial passage with a second outlet orifice opening onto the skirt-forming front part. |
| US10786867B2 |
GDL cutting system of fuel cell and cutting method
A GDL cutting system of a fuel cell includes: a laser-cutting device that forms a gas diffusion layer by radiating a laser on the surface of a GDL fabric panel moving on a conveyer; an adsorbing-conveying device that adsorbs and conveys at least two gas diffusion layers cut by the laser-cutting device; a first vision sensor that senses an upper side of the gas diffusion layers cut by the laser-cutting device; and a second vision sensor that senses a lower side of the gas diffusion layers adsorbed and conveyed by the adsorbing-conveying device. |
| US10786866B2 |
Inspecting and repairing device of additive manufacturing technology and method thereof
An inspecting and repairing device of additive manufacturing technology and a method thereof are provided. The inspecting and repairing device has a powder bed unit, a repairing unit, and an inspection unit. The powder bed unit has a powder platform, a powder spreading mechanism and a laser unit. The repairing unit has a processing mechanism. The inspection unit has a camera and a controller. According to an image of the powder platform captured by the camera, the controller can determine whether spreading powders, whether being overcome a powder spreading defect, or whether driving the processing mechanism to repair a surface of a workpiece. |
| US10786864B2 |
Method for manufacturing shunt resistor
In manufacturing method of shunt resistor according to the present invention, at least one of first and second conductors that is thicker than a resistance alloy plate member includes a joining surface abutted to the resistance alloy plate member with their edges on one side in a plate-thickness direction being aligned with each other, a first inclined surface that is gradually located on one side in the plate-thickness direction from the joining surface toward the side opposite to the resistance alloy plate member in the plate-surface direction, and a first plate surface extending to the side opposite to the resistance alloy plate member in the plate-surface direction from the first inclined surface. Electron beams or laser is emitted to the joining surfaces of the conductor having the larger thickness and the resistance alloy plate member from one side in the plate-thickness direction to weld the joining surfaces. |
| US10786860B2 |
Welding gun having non-threading contact tip
A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members. |
| US10786853B2 |
Cooling system for rotating cutting tools
A rotary tool includes a shank, cutting portion, coolant inlet, coolant outlet, and channel system. The cutting portion is connected to and extends from the shank. The cutting portion includes a cutting edge. The coolant inlet and the coolant outlet are disposed in the shank. The channel system is contained in the rotary tool and is a closed circulation loop system such that the coolant is contained within the channel system as the coolant is circulated within the rotary tool. The channel system includes a delivery path and a return path. The delivery path is fluidly connected to the coolant inlet and includes a shape corresponding to a shape of the cutting edge. The return path is fluidly connected to the coolant outlet and to the delivery path at a location in the cutting portion of the rotary tool. |
| US10786850B2 |
Photodetector array for additive manufacturing operations
This disclosure describes an additive manufacturing system that includes a build plane having a first region and a second region. Multiple energy source can be positioned above the build plane and configured to direct energy into the first and second regions of the build plane. The system includes optical sensors configured to monitor an intensity of light emitted from the energy sources. A processor associated with the additive manufacturing system is configured to adjust the sensor outputs in response to the energy sources coming into close proximity. |
| US10786847B2 |
Hydraulic forging press and method for controlling same
A hydraulic forging press machine and a control method, whereby surging of the forging load or dead zones where the forging speed goes to zero is suppressed, and forging is performed with high precision throughout a wider range than the prior art, from low to high load. Pressure cylinders have a main pressure cylinder configured so working fluid is supplied during forging, and secondary pressure cylinders are configured so supplying and stopping of the supply of working fluid thereto are switched in response to the forging load, head-side hydraulic chambers of the secondary pressure cylinders being connected to a head-side hydraulic chamber of the main pressure cylinder via electromagnetic switching valves. Only the main pressure cylinder is used until the forging load exceeds a set load, and the number of secondary pressure cylinders used is sequentially increased as the forging load increases after the forging load exceeds the set load. |
| US10786842B2 |
Draw-in control for sheet drawing
A method of forming a finished stamped product includes positioning a blank on a blank holder between an upper die and a lower die, inserting a movable wedge block between the blank holder and the upper die to establish a first binder gap, and while the movable wedge block is inserted, performing a first strike of the blank by lowering the upper die a first distance to contact and partially form the blank, the movable wedge block limiting downward movement of the upper die relative to the lower die. After the first strike, withdrawing the movable wedge block to establish a second binder gap between the blank holder and the upper die, and while the movable wedge block is withdrawn, performing a second strike of the blank by lowering the upper die a second distance to finally form the blank into the finished product. |
| US10786839B2 |
Internal pipe cleaning tool and method
A pipe cleaning tool has a longitudinally extending hollow shaft with a honer head on the forward end and stabilizing legs behind the honer head. The shaft is adapted to be connected to a machine for pulling the tool through the pipe while rotating the tool such that the cutting elements on the reamer head remove debris from the inside wall of the pipe. The legs center and stabilize the reamer head to prevent contact with the internal pipe wall during the cleaning operation. Water or other lubricating fluid is ejected from the shaft during use of the tool to lubricate the tool in the pipe, and to flush loose debris out of the path of the tool. |
| US10786834B2 |
Methods, materials and apparatus for cleaning and inspecting girth gear sets
A one-step method of cleaning a girth gear set of a mill in preparation for inspection is provided, the method comprising: substantially emptying the mill; inching the gear; spraying a low, very low or non-Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) cleaning formulation at high pressure onto the gear, the cleaning formulation comprising a non-VOC aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, an extreme pressure lubricant, a fretting wear lubricant, a non-ionic surfactant, and a mixture of non-VOC unsaturated fatty alcohols; and continuing to spray the low or very low VOC cleaning formulation on the gear for sufficient time for the formulation to clean the gear, thereby providing a so cleaned gear. |
| US10786833B2 |
Pruner cleaner
A pruner cleaning machine scrubs gummy sap and foreign matter from pruner blades inserted into its cleaning chamber. The machine includes a motor turning a drive shaft assembly having scrubbers coupled thereon. The scrubbers have scrubbing surfaces facing each other and a central scrubber element resides between the scrubbers. |
| US10786829B2 |
Method for improving the water tolerance of bio-based CNF-films
The present invention relates to a continuous roll-to-roll process for improving the water tolerance of bio-based polymers, in particular cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) films. Furthermore, the invention provides a method, which combines surface modification/functionalization for improving water stability and wet strength, UV/Ozone treatment, corona treatment or plasma activation for purifying and activating the surface and thus increasing the reaction efficiency, and further hydrophobization of the surface of CNF film. |
| US10786826B2 |
Equalization of nozzle performance for sprayers
Embodiments of an equalization system include a spray system with a spray boom and a plurality of nozzles that have fluid flow measurement sensors to measure flow rate from each nozzle or each section of nozzles for different boom configurations. Based on a comparison of the flow indicators to the average value, target value or reference value, a deviation from a target nozzle outflow rate is determined. The deviation is proportionally applied to adjust pulse width modulated nozzle control to equalize the performance of the nozzles or sections of nozzles. |
| US10786821B2 |
Systems and methods for coating with shear and moisture sensitive materials
Methods and systems for coating with shear and moisture sensitive materials are disclosed. A method of coating a product includes filling an inner bellows chamber of a bellows, which is provided within and isolated from an outer bellows chamber of a tank, with a predetermined amount of the coating material. The method of coating the product further includes supplying a pressurized material to the outer bellows chamber to pressurize the coating material within the inner bellows chamber to an operating pressure, and supplying the coating material within the inner bellows chamber to a spray gun at the operating pressure. The method of coating also includes determining that a measured actual pressure is within a predetermined control range of the target pressure and subsequently coating the product by spraying the product with the coating material from the spray gun. |
| US10786820B2 |
Method for citrus fruit processing
The present invention provides a method for citrus fruit processing comprising the steps of introducing liquid citrus fruit material to be processed via an inlet to a centrifugal separator being mechanically hermetically sealed at the inlet and at the liquid outlets; separating the citrus fruit material in the separator to obtain at least a liquid heavy phase and a liquid light phase, wherein the density of the liquid heavy phase is higher than the density of the liquid light phase; discharging the liquid heavy phase via a liquid heavy phase outlet and the liquid light phase via a liquid light phase outlet of the separator; measuring at least one parameter of the discharged liquid heavy phase and/or liquid light phase, wherein the parameter is related to a concentration of the heavy phase in the liquid light phase, or vice versa; and adjusting the counter pressure of the liquid heavy phase outlet with respect to the liquid light phase outlet, or vice versa, based on the measurement in step d) so as to control the concentration of the heavy phase in the liquid light phase, or vice versa, discharged from the separator. The present invention further provides a system for performing the method. |
| US10786818B2 |
Aircraft proactive air and surface purification component
The present invention provides methods and systems for an ionization device that includes a base portion, a first pair and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion to form an upper edge, a top portion is engaged to the upper edge, and a cavity is formed within the base portion, the two pairs of opposed sidewalls, and the top portion. A probe assembly is disposed on the top portion, wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to an exterior portion of the top portion and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions. |
| US10786817B2 |
Devices and method for enrichment and alteration of cells and other particles
The invention features devices and methods for the deterministic separation of particles. Exemplary methods include the enrichment of a sample in a desired particle or the alteration of a desired particle in the device. The devices and methods are advantageously employed to enrich for rare cells, e.g., fetal cells, present in a sample, e.g., maternal blood and rare cell components, e.g., fetal cell nuclei. The invention further provides a method for preferentially lysing cells of interest in a sample, e.g., to extract clinical information from a cellular component, e.g., a nucleus, of the cells of interest. In general, the method employs differential lysis between the cells of interest and other cells (e.g., other nucleated cells) in the sample. |
| US10786809B2 |
Additive and a catalyst composition comprising the additive for FCC process
The present disclosure relates to an additive and a catalyst composition for a catalytic cracking process of vacuum gas oil for preparing cracked run naphtha having reduced liquid olefin content, and increased propylene and butylene yields in the LPG fraction. The process makes use of a catalyst composition which is a mixture of an FCC equilibrated catalyst and an additive comprising a zeolite, phosphorus and a combination of metal promoters. The process is successful in achieving high propylene and butylene yields in the LPG fraction along with a lower liquid olefin content and increased aromatic content with increase in RON unit in the resultant cracked run naphtha, as compared to that achieved using an FCC equilibrated catalyst alone. |
| US10786806B2 |
Oxygenate reduction catalyst and process
The invention provides a catalyst system and method for the deoxygenation of hydrocarbons, such as bio-oil, using a sulphide-sulfate or an oxide-carbonate (LDH) system. The invention extends to a pyrolysis process of a carbonaceous bio-mass wherein a first combustion zone is carried out in one or more combustion fluidised beds in which a particulate material including chemically looping deoxygenation catalyst particles is fluidised and heated, and a second pyrolysis zone carried out in one or more pyrolysis fluidised beds in which the hot particles, including the catalyst particles, heated in the combustion zone are used for pyrolysis of the bio-mass, said combustion zone being operated at a temperature of from 250° C. to 1100° C., typically around 900° C., and the pyrolysis zone being operated at a temperature of from 250° C. to 900° C., typically 450° C. to 600° C., said catalyst particles being oxygenated in the pyrolysis zone in the presence of oxygenates in the pyrolysis oil and regenerated in the combustion zone either by calcining to drive off the carbon oxides, such as CO2, or by reduction to its form which is active for deoxygenation of the pyrolysis oil. |
| US10786805B2 |
Cadmium sulfide quantum dots
Provided herein are compositions comprising cadmium sulfide quantum dot photocatalysts and methods and systems utilizing as much (e.g., for the reduction of a nitrobenzene to an aniline). |
| US10786799B2 |
Method for continuously manufacturing an aerogel powder having a hydrophobic-hydrophilic bipolar core-shell structure
A method for producing an aerogel granule having a hydrophobic-hydrophilic bipolar core-shell structure combines an aerogel precursor having a hydrophilic structure with another aerogel precursor having a hydrophobic structure. The method comprises the steps of: mixing a hydrophilic alkoxysilane compound, a hydrophobic alkyl-substituted alkoxysilane compound, and an organic solvent to form a mixture; adding an acidic catalyst to the mixture to perform hydrolysis; adding a basic catalyst to the hydrolyzed mixture to perform condensation, and during the condensation adding a dispersion solvent to the hydrolyzed mixture and stirring the hydrolyzed mixture to gelate so as to form the aerogel granule having a hydrophobic-hydrophilic bipolar core-shell structure. |
| US10786793B2 |
Blending liquids
An apparatus for blending liquids, comprising a main body (100) comprising a seating (106) configured to receive a receptacle (200); a support (140) carried by the main body and having a plurality of slots (142, 142′), the support being configured to receive a plurality of cartridges (300, 300′), each slot (142, 142′) of the plurality of slots being configured to receive a cartridge (300, 300′) of the plurality of cartridges; a first actuator configured to move one of the support and the seating relative to the other, thereby enabling positioning of any one slot of the plurality of slots in correspondence of the seating; a second actuator (120) configured to act upon a cartridge (300′) placed in the slot (142′) currently positioned in correspondence of the seating; and a control unit (150) connected to the first and second actuators. The control unit is configured to receive a data set indicative of a sequence of one or more liquids and, for each of the one or more liquids, an associated quantity of liquid; and for each respective liquid of the sequence of one or more liquids to control the first actuator to move the support or the seating relatively to the other such that the slot holding a respective cartridge of the plurality of cartridges is positioned in correspondence of the seating, the respective cartridge containing the respective liquid of the sequence of one or more liquids; and to control the second actuator to act upon the respective cartridge to cause transfer of a respective quantity of liquid from the respective cartridge into a receptacle positioned in the seating, the respective quantity corresponding to the associated quantity of liquid. A process for blending liquids is also provided. |
| US10786784B2 |
Permeate channel alterations for counter current filtration for use in cross-flow filtration modules useful in osmotic systems
The present invention relates to modification to permeate channels and permeate materials in a cross-flow filtration system to improve performance in counter current filtration having both retentate channels and permeate channels wherein a solution is pumped through one of the channels and drawn through a membrane to one of the other channels to assist in positive pressure driven filtration by using the osmotic pressure, concentration, or preferential solubility difference between the retentate and permeate flow streams thereby increasing or altering the flux through the membrane separating the flow streams. |
| US10786777B2 |
Compact desiccant air breather with unidirectional air flow
A compact desiccant air breather with unidirectional air flow comprises a housing with a plurality of air inlets adjacent an upper end for air intake. A desiccant bed of water absorbing material is within the intake flow path of air and an air chamber is within the intake flow path of air downstream of the desiccant bed. A one-way inflow check valve is adjacent the desiccant bed between the desiccant bed and the air chamber and is configured to allow airflow from the desiccant bed material to the air chamber and to prevent reverse airflow. A coupling member has an air flow conduit there-through which is in fluid communication with the air chamber and forms an air intake flow path exit. A one-way exhaust check valve in fluid communication with the air chamber is configured to allow airflow from the air chamber to the exterior and to prevent reverse flow. |
| US10786775B2 |
Separating device
A separating device, particularly a spiral separator (10), separates impurities, particularly in the form of solids, from a gaseous medium flow, such as air. The medium can be fed to a spiral-shaped guiding device (42) that brings about an at least partial separation of the respective impurities from the medium flow. The guiding device (42) has a plurality of spiral arms (44) that delimit radially extending flow spaces (46) and that are arranged in an adjacent manner opposite to one another such that the medium flow is guided radially outwards. |
| US10786774B2 |
Air filtration media pack, filter element, air filtration media, and methods
An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet. In addition, the fluted sheet can include at least one ridge extending along at least 50% of the flute length between an internal peak and an adjacent external peak. Additional characterizations of an air filtration media pack, air filtration media, and methods of making and using are provided. |
| US10786773B2 |
Filter element
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a filter element including: a bellows in the shape of a zig-zag having pleat walls and a pleat ridge, edges of the pleat walls and the pleat ridge being provided with edge elements; and a frame element being assigned to at least one end pleat of the bellows. The frame element surrounds the end pleat so as to form a positive fit on both sides, the frame element being fixed to the edge elements. |
| US10786771B2 |
Fuel filter with additive release device
The fuel filter (1) contains a filter element (4) and an additive tank (13) in a housing (2, 3). The filter element is engaged against the removable cover (3) of the housing and has a filter medium (5) extending in an annular manner around an inner space (9). An additive release device (32) extends into this inner space (9) to distribute liquid additive from the tank (13) into a fuel circulation circuit for an internal combustion engine. The additive selectively flows into a sealed distribution channel (DC) of the device (32) depending on an open or closed configuration of an actuator component (62) associated with the distribution channel. The distribution channel (DC) opens into a fuel channel (52) of the cover (3) that has a larger cross-section than the distribution channel (DC). |
| US10786769B2 |
Flow restriction valve and filter cartridge
A “no filter, no run” filtration system that is designed to verify that a filter cartridge is present to safe-guard against damage to fuel injectors, associated fuel components, etc. and engine malfunctions. Fuel flow to the engine is prevented altogether or permitted in an amount insufficient to allow engine operation if a filter cartridge is not installed, and an appropriately designed filter cartridge is required to be used in order to permit sufficient fuel flow for engine operation. In one embodiment, a flow restriction valve is provided that includes a ball. |
| US10786768B2 |
Electrically enhanced filter cartridge and methods for its use
A fluid treatment apparatus and related methods involving the use of replaceable treatment cartridges that include a treatment media, wherein the treatment cartridge is electrically enhanced to form regions of differing polarity within the cartridge. The treatment cartridge can include a pair of fixed polarity conductors that can be electrically connected to a power source so as to induce regions of differing polarity within the cartridge. The fluid treatment apparatus can be utilized to treat liquids including aqueous solutions as well as gases such as an air supply by exposing the fluid to the regions of differing polarity. |
| US10786767B2 |
Filter apparatus with torque limiting mechanism
A filter apparatus is described that has a torque limiting device, which may be a clutch mechanism, and which provides a protective function for a filter, so as to protect a filter from being over tightened and to thereby prevent damage to filter components. The clutch mechanism can also eliminate or reduce the need for torque measurement of certain filter components. The clutch mechanism can be located on one of the fluid filter, a filter head which engages the fluid filter, or a combination of both the fluid filter and the filter head. |
| US10786766B2 |
Support structure for fluid treatment systems having belted filtration systems
The present technology is directed generally to fluid treatment systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward filter supports configured to be positioned adjacent a filter belt within a filter belt filtration system. In one embodiment, the filter support can have a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the direction of movement of the filter belt. The filter support can include a plurality of struts spaced apart by a plurality of openings, and at least one of the plurality of struts extends across a portion of the filter support such that a longitudinal axis of the at least one strut is positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the filter support. |
| US10786765B2 |
Storm drain sediment filter
A storm drain sediment filter that can be adapted to cover a catch basin and be held in place by a perforated grate. In one embodiment, the filter includes a frame including four L-shaped rigid members, each of which is provided with at least two spaced apart retaining members. The four L-shaped rigid members are arranged such that a rectangular frame is formed having a total of four overlapping sections. The retaining members engage one of the overlapping portions of the frame but slidably receives the other. No retaining ends are formed at the distal end of the slidably engaged L-shaped members to serve as a sliding boundary. Instead, the dimensions of the filter bag are such that the filter bag serves to define the maximum dimension of the frame and thereby maintain the overlapping L-shaped rigid members in slidable engagement with each other. A circular embodiment is also disclosed. |
| US10786751B2 |
Coker fractionator spray wash chamber
A hydrocarbon distribution system is provided. The hydrocarbon distribution system has a vessel shell. A vapor distribution tray is disposed within the vessel shell. A first spray header and a second spray header are disposed above the vapor distribution tray. A draw system is disposed above the first and second spray headers. The hydrocarbon distribution system reduces clogging of nozzles, and improves product quality. |
| US10786750B1 |
Spray-roto distillation device
A rotary evaporator distillation device is provided that includes a flash vaporization section in which the bulk of solvent is removed. By removing most of the solvent before it enters the evaporating flask, the entire device may be smaller in size but achieve distillation at a pace available only in much larger systems. |
| US10786747B2 |
Filaments having changeable shape for a toy or accessory
Hair for a doll, toy or a wearable item is reversibly stylable. The hair can change between straight and curly hair by subjecting the hair to a change of temperature. This temperature change can be by the application of heat, coolness or cold. In one form, then, straighten of curved doll hair filaments is through hot air or hot water. (38-40 degrees). A doll figure can include auto fitting smart hair filaments for practicing the method. Pulling straight doll hair turns the hair to curly. Straightening is affected through heat. The doll has hair filaments which are formed by shape memory plastic material. |
| US10786742B1 |
Broadcast synchronized interactive system
A method and system for physically interacting with a live broadcast stream is described. For example, in one embodiment, the users swipe or swing a mobile phone device to virtually swing and hit at a live pitch on a standard TV broadcast. The invention can also be used while present at the event. |
| US10786740B2 |
Information processing system, information processing method, information processing apparatus, and computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having stored therein information processing program
In a first information processing apparatus, a plurality of users can be registered. When an application is executed, any of the registered users is selected as an application executing user. Execution state data in which application information indicating the application being executed is associated with the selected user is transmitted to a server. In the server, the execution state data is aggregated to generate aggregate data. In this case, the aggregation is performed such that an execution state of the application is recognizable for each application executing user. The aggregate data is transmitted in response to a request from a second information processing apparatus. The second information processing apparatus displays the execution state of the application for each application executing user on the basis of the received aggregate data. |
| US10786739B2 |
Dynamic adjustment of availability of access to video games based on real-world events
A number of licenses for play of a video game may be modified or adjusted based on real-world events. Game areas for play of the video game may also change based on real-world events. |
| US10786735B2 |
Prompt method and related apparatus in virtual scene, and computer storage medium
The present disclosure provides a prompt method and a related apparatus in a virtual scene, and a computer storage medium. The method includes obtaining, by a device comprising a memory and a processor in communication with the memory, at intervals of a preset duration or when a specified event occurs within a life cycle of a virtual scene, performance data of a plurality of virtual characters in the virtual scene within a specified time period. The method also includes determining, by the device, a best-performing virtual character currently in a best performance state in the plurality of virtual characters according to the performance data of the plurality of virtual characters within the specified time period. The method further includes generating and outputting, by the device, prompt information used for indicating the best-performing virtual character, so that a client corresponding to each virtual character in the plurality of virtual characters presents the prompt information. |
| US10786734B2 |
Method for facilitating user interactions in gaming environment
Disclosed is a method for facilitating user interactions. The method includes detecting a selection by a pointer device of a first character; detecting a movement of the pointer device towards a target object; presenting an indicator; detecting that the pointer device is within a predetermined distance of the target object; determining whether a job to be executed with respect to the target object is capable of being executed by the first character; highlighting the target object when the pointer device is within the predetermined distance and the first character is capable of executing the job; assigning the first character to the target object; causing the first character to execute the job with respect to the target object; and updating a presentation of the target object to present a result of the executed job. |
| US10786732B2 |
Video game processing program and video game processing system
The present invention allows stress of a user that may occur until matching is completed when to carry out matching of a plurality of users with each other to be reduced. The users are arranged by taking into consideration a waiting time of a user who has never cleared content. When the user carries out a play request for content, the user is arranged in the content. The content in which the user is arranged is extracted by using an extraction condition regarding the waiting time of a non-cleared user. The plurality of users arranged in the content are thus matched. |
| US10786730B2 |
Terminal device for game application using various objects with object attribute information
A terminal device includes a display for displaying first and second objects, a memory for storing computer-readable instructions and object attribute information of the first and second objects, and a processor for executing configured to execute the computer-readable instructions. The processor selects one of the first objects, moves the selected first object to another position, and display the second object on the display at an arrangement position of an adjacent series of ones of the first objects when the object attribute information of the adjacent series of ones of the first objects have a predetermined relationship. |
| US10786729B1 |
Thermopile array fusion tracking
A simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM)-enabled video game system, a user device of the video game system, and a computer-readable storage medium of the user device are disclosed. Generally, the video game system includes a video game console, a plurality of thermal beacons, and a user device communicatively coupled with the video game console. The user device includes a thermopile array, a processor, and a memory. The user device may receive thermal data from the thermopile array, the thermal data corresponding to a thermal signal emitted from a thermal beacon of the plurality of thermal beacons and detected by the thermopile array. The user device may determine, based on the thermal data, its location in 3D space, and then transmit that location to the video game system. |
| US10786724B1 |
Basketball goal bracket
A basketball goal assembly includes a suspended vertical mast, a backstop, a rim, at least one mounting bracket, at least two U-bolts straddling the mast for attaching the goal to the mast, and a safety bracket. The safety bracket straddles a U-bolt. The safety bracket reduces the possibility of the goal falling off the mast and also provides a visual indicator when the goal has begun to slip downward. |
| US10786717B2 |
Impact point estimation apparatus
Provided is an impact point estimation apparatus that is capable of estimating, easily and with high accuracy, an impact point on a face surface of a golf club head at the time of a golf swing. The impact point estimation apparatus includes an acquisition part configured to acquire time-series sensor data that is output from at least one of an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor attached to at least one of a grip and a shaft of a golf club and an estimation part configured to estimate the impact point, according to a shaft characteristic which is a characteristic of the shaft, based on the sensor data. |
| US10786710B1 |
Golf club head with an interchangeable rail system
A golf club head with an interchangeable or reversible sole rail system having a rail member configured to be received within one or more channels formed on the club head. The rail system allows the player to employ rails along a surface of the club head to improve the interaction between the club head and the ground during the swing. |
| US10786707B2 |
Golf ball
A matte golf ball which is free of luster and gloss has such a good ball appearance that the injection marks which form during injection molding of the cover are not visible. The golf ball includes a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer, and a paint film. The outermost layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition which includes a thermoplastic resin and a colorant comprising a fluorescent dye or a fluorescent pigment, and has a visible light transmittance with an average value at wavelengths in the 380 to 780 nm spectrum of from 2.0 to 50.0%. The paint film is formed of a urethane-based paint composition containing delustering particles. |
| US10786706B2 |
Cycling shoe power sensors
A cycling shoe for measuring power includes a sole having a pocket in the bottom of the sole. A sensor platform having a plurality of sensors, at least one sensor on a top of the sensor platform and at least one sensor on the bottom of the sensor platform, is inserted into the pocket. A platform cover and a cleat are attached to the sole over the sensors. Force applied to a pedal clipped to the cleat is measured and processed. |
| US10786705B2 |
Exercise machines for leg strengthening
An exercise machine for leg strengthening, the exercise machine comprising a stationary frame; and a thigh support member and an ankle support member coupled to the frame and configured to support a user's thigh and ankle, respectively, during a hamstring curl exercise motion. The thigh support member and the ankle support member are each movable with respect to the stationary frame during the hamstring curl exercise motion, thus facilitating contraction and extension of both of a hamstring and glute of the user during the hamstring curl exercise motion. |
| US10786697B2 |
Connection structure for trampoline frames
A trampoline frame includes a number of frame components arranged to form a circle or other shape around a flexible fabric trampoline bed. The frame components are fastened together by inserting them into tee joints. The tee joints have guard poles extending above the level of the trampoline bed to support a safety net or rail. Leg components extend beneath the tee joints to support the trampoline frame structure. Each tee joint is concentrically fitted together with adjacent frame components. The guard poles extend through the tee joint to be concentrically fitted together with the leg components. Bolts extend through the assembled tee joints and other components to further strengthen the trampoline structure. |
| US10786695B2 |
Protective respiratory mask with electronic system
A wearable protective respiratory mask with an attachable electronic system and an attachable gas filter system is provided. The mask may be easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. The attachable electronic system includes a functionality for communication with an external electronic system, and a control unit for controlling the attachable electronic system. The attachable gas filter system includes a plurality of components, including an adjustable valve system. The mask may act as a barrier for inhibiting transfer of one or more components of a gaseous composition. The mask is useful for individuals in a variety of environments, including environments with potentially harmful aerosols, vapors, particulates, or sounds. |
| US10786692B2 |
Respirator with floating elastomeric sleeve
A respirator device having an elastomeric sleeve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a respirator device as described herein includes a rigid nozzle element and a body including a receiver having an elastomeric sleeve. The elastomeric sleeve defines a channel, and the elastomeric sleeve is configured to deform around the nozzle element when the nozzle element is inserted into the channel. |
| US10786687B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing irradiation time optimization for intensity modulated proton therapy during treatment planning while maintaining acceptable irradiation plan quality
A computer implemented method of determining a resultant treatment plan for a proton radiation therapy system based on given dose volume constraints, wherein the resultant treatment plan is optimized for treatment time comprises accessing the dose volume constraints and range information, wherein the range information indicates acceptable deviations from the dose volume constraints. Based on the proton radiation therapy system, the method further comprises accessing machine configuration information comprising a plurality of machine parameters that define a maximum resolution achievable in irradiating a patient. Further, the method comprises iteratively adjusting the plurality of machine parameters to values which decrease the maximum resolution and simulating a plurality of candidate treatment plans to generate a plurality of treatment plan results, wherein each treatment plan result comprises: a respective treatment time and a respective plan quality. Finally, the method comprises selecting a resultant treatment plan with the shortest treatment time. |
| US10786686B2 |
Method for preventing cancerization due to low-dose irradiation
The present invention relates to a method for preventing cancerization of normal cells due to low-dose irradiation. The method enables effective prevention of cancerization of normal cells by means of low-dose radiation which is innocuous to a subject. |
| US10786684B2 |
Dermatological treatment device provided with a means for monitoring fans
The invention relates to a device (1) for dermatological treatment, comprising a laser head (2) suitable for directing a laser beam (3) towards a target zone (4), at least one fan (5) suitable for dissipating the heat emitted by the laser head (2), and at least one monitoring means (6) suitable for detecting a fault in at least one fan (5) and for controlling at least one means (7) for inhibiting the laser beam (3) when a fault is detected. |
| US10786683B2 |
Light-emitting devices for wound healing
Methods and devices related to wound healing using phototherapy are described. Some embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device, such as a light-emitting device for phototherapy, comprising Ring System 1, Ring System 2, Ring System 3, Ring System 4 or Ring System 5. |
| US10786676B2 |
Deep brain stimulation system and method with multi-modal, multi-symptom neuromodulation
Described here is a deep brain stimulation (“DBS”) approach that targets several relevant nodes within brain circuitry, while monitoring multiple symptoms for efficacy. This approach to multi-symptom monitoring and stimulation therapy may be used as an extra stimulation setting in extant DBS devices, particularly those equipped for both stimulation and sensing. The therapeutic efficacy of DBS devices is extended by optimizing them for multiple symptoms (such as sleep disturbance in addition to movement disorders), thus increasing quality of life for patients. |
| US10786672B2 |
Linked area parameter adjustment for spinal cord stimulation and associated systems and methods
Systems and methods for managing pain in a patient using an electrical waveform that link the modulation of a waveform parameter for different areas of a patient. One embodiment in a system for managing pain in a patient comprises an electric device configured to be implanted into the patient and including a plurality of electrodes having at least a first electrode associated with a first area of the patient and a second electrode associated with a second area of the patient. The system further includes an implantable device configured to be coupled to the electrode device and having a computer-operable medium programmed to change the waveform parameter applied to the first electrode and automatically set the waveform parameter applied to the second electrode based on a relationship between a first therapy range and a second therapy range of the waveform parameter. |
| US10786671B2 |
Spinal cord stimulator device and methods of manufacture and use thereof
A spinal cord stimulator device, including an implantation paddle, a connection segment and an encapsulant. The implantation paddle includes at least one pair of electrode stimulation pads, each of the electrode stimulation pads connected to ends of separate thin film electrode leads, wherein the electrode stimulation pads and the thin film electrode leads are sandwiched between softening polymer layers. The connection segment includes insulated wire leads, one end of each of the wire leads can be connected to contact pads on opposite ends of each one of the thin film leads at separated coupling joints. The encapsulant encompasses portions of the implantation paddle, including encompassing portions of the softening polymer layers surrounding the contact pads, the coupling joints and portions of the connection segment including portions of the wire leads next to the coupling joints. Methods of manufacturing device and using the device for spinal cord stimulation are also described. |
| US10786666B2 |
Devices and methods for delivering mechanical stimulation to nerve, mechanoreceptor, and cell targets
Presented herein are systems, methods, and devices that provide for stimulation of nerves and/or targets such as mechanoreceptors, tissue regions, mechanoresponsive proteins, and vascular targets through generation and delivery of mechanical vibrational waves. In certain embodiments, the approaches described herein utilize a stimulation device (e.g., a wearable device) for generation and delivery of the mechanical vibrational waves. As described herein, the delivered vibrational waves can be tailored based on particular targets (e.g., nerves, mechanoreceptors, vascular targets, tissue regions) to stimulate and/or to elicited particular desired responses in a subject. |
| US10786665B2 |
Biasing of a current generation architecture for an implantable medical device
Digital-to-analog converter (DAC) circuitry for providing currents at electrodes of an Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) is disclosed. The DAC circuitry includes at least one PDAC for sourcing current to the electrodes, and at least one NDAC for sinking current from the electrodes. The PDACs are powered with power supplies VH (the compliance voltage) and Vssh in a high power domain, and the NDACs are powered with power supplies Vcc and ground in a low power domain. VH may change during IPG operation, and Vssh preferably also changes with a fixed difference with respect to VH. Digital control signals to the PDACs are formed (and possibly converted into) the high power domain, and transistors used to build the PDACs are biased in the high power domain, and thus may also change with VH. This permits transistors in the PDACs and NDACs to be made from normal low-voltage logic transistors. |
| US10786662B2 |
Method of manufacturing microneedle and microneedle manufactured thereby
A method of manufacturing a microneedle according to the present disclosure includes a step of preparing a microneedle; a step of cooling the microneedle; and a step of inducing an endothermic reaction of the cooled microneedle, and coating the cooled microneedle with an active ingredient at least once. In accordance with such a configuration, coatability of the active ingredient can be improved due to an endothermic reaction without a separate drying process, thereby providing superior medication. |
| US10786660B2 |
Occlusion balloon catheter and methods of fabrication and use
A balloon catheter assembly is provided with an outer catheter, an inner catheter, an outer adapter and a balloon, and is configured such that the balloon resides entirely within a predetermined volume having an outer diameter substantially equal to or less than the outside diameter of the distal end of the outer catheter when the balloon is in a deflated configuration. Methods of using and steering the catheter assemblies are also provided. |
| US10786658B2 |
Non-compliant medical balloon having an integral non-woven fabric layer
A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of randomly oriented fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state. |
| US10786654B2 |
Intravenous needle assembly having blood dispensing capabilities
A needle assembly can include a needle and a proximal compartment forming a reservoir for collecting blood that flows through an inner lumen of needle. The needle assembly may also include a needle tip shield for capturing a sharpened distal tip of the needle. The needle tip shield can form a fluid pathway through which blood contained within the reservoir is expelled. The volume of the reservoir can be reduced to cause blood to be expelled from the needle tip shield such as by compressing the proximal compartment or a plunger connected to the proximal compartment or by moving a plunger into the reservoir. The fluid pathway of the needle tip shield can either be the same pathway through which the sharpened distal tip is withdrawn into the needle tip shield, or can be a separate pathway. |
| US10786650B2 |
Catheter adapter providing catheter kink resistance
A vascular access device is disclosed including a catheter, a catheter adapter having a distal end and a proximal end, an overall length extending from the distal end to the proximal end, an internal cavity, an upper portion, a lower portion and a tip having a distal opening having a circumference through which the catheter extends, an introducer needle extending through the catheter; and a needle hub connected to the proximal end of the introducer needle. The catheter adapter being connected to the proximal end of the catheter and at least a majority of the catheter adapter is made from a first material and at least a portion of the tip is made from a second material that is more flexible than the first material. |
| US10786649B2 |
Immersive system for restorative health and wellness
A restorative health and wellness system that provides an immersive environment is provided herein. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more sensors configured to measure physiological properties of an individual and/or the properties of the individual's surroundings, one or more actuators configured to create the immersive environment for the individual, a control loop module configured to receive and analyze input from the one or more sensors, and to provide information to the actuators to create the immersive environment for the individual, wherein the one or more actuators dynamically create or adjust the immersive environment based on at least one of (A) the physiological properties measured or (B) the properties of the individual's surroundings, and at least one of (A) a pre-determined individual priority balance set for the individual or (B) an optimized set of parameters determined through advanced analytic techniques. |
| US10786645B2 |
Capnometry system with supplemental oxygen detection and method of operation thereof
A capnography system (100, 400), comprising: a controller (110, 410) configured to obtain a sample gas flow from a physical interface (107) for a patient (101); determine a change in a characteristic of the sample gas flow during a sampling time interval; determine whether the change in the characteristic of the sample gas flow during the sampling time interval is equal to or greater than a corresponding threshold value; determine that supplemental oxygen is provided when it is determined that the change in the characteristic of the sample gas flow is equal to or greater than the threshold value; and determine that supplemental oxygen is not provided when it is determined that the change in the characteristic of the sample gas flow is less than the threshold value. |
| US10786644B2 |
Gas concentrator with removable cartridge adsorbent beds
A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the sieve beds, adsorbers, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the beds are at least partially exposed to the outside of the system and can be easily released by a simple user-friendly mechanism. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation. |
| US10786641B1 |
Medical tube securing device
The medical tube securing device is a fastener that is further adapted for use with a first and second catheter. The medical tube securing device fastens the first catheter to the second catheter. The medical tube securing device comprises an intubation strap, a gastric clip, and a latch. The intubation strap and the gastric clip are attached to the latch. The intubation strap and the latch attach the first catheter to the medical tube securing device. The gastric clip attaches the second catheter to the medical tube securing device thereby securing the first catheter to the second catheter. The first catheter is an endotracheal device and the second catheter is a gastric catheter. The medical tube securing device further comprises a bite guard that prevents the patient from biting one or more devices selected from the group consisting of the endotracheal device or the gastric catheter. |
| US10786640B2 |
Reversible airway device and related method for ventilating a subject
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device. The reversible airway device (10) can include: a supra-glottic airway support (12) comprising a multi-lumen tubular guide (14) and an optional sealing member (16); an endotracheal tube (26); and at least one seal (42). The multi-lumen tubular guide has a distal end portion (18), a proximal end portion (22), a first passageway (20) extending between the distal and proximal end portions, and a second passageway (24) that is non-concentric with the first passageway and also extends between the distal and proximal end portions. The at least one seal is disposed within the first passageway, the second passageway, or both, so as to occlude the flow of a gas through the first passageway and/or the second passageway. The endotracheal tube can be inserted into the first or second passageway and can traverse the seal. |
| US10786638B2 |
Nebulizer apparatus and method
An apparatus and method for providing a nebula or aerosol to a patient is described. In one aspect, the nebulizer is composed of a minimum number of parts to reduce complexity for automated or human assembly. The nebulizer may include an inhalation valve, exhalation valve and biasing member integrated into a single diaphragm structure that may be connected with an actuator and inserted into a housing for controlling nebulization of a medicine to a patient in response to the patient's breathing or in a continuous nebulization mode. |
| US10786637B2 |
Delivery devices
A delivery device is provided having a container containing a dose of greater than 40 mg of a powder and having at least one exit orifice for dispensing the dose from the container, a chamber adapted to receive the container in an operative configuration, at least one gas inlet by which gas may enter the chamber and at least one gas outlet by which gas and entrained powder may exit the chamber. The delivery device is operable to generate a gas flow through the chamber between the at least one gas inlet and the at least one gas outlet, which brings about orbital motion of the container within the chamber in that at least a central region of the container orbits a central axis of the chamber. |
| US10786623B2 |
Chemical fluid injection device
The disclosed technology generally relates to medical devices, and more particularly to a chemical fluid injection device. In an aspect, a chemical fluid injection device is configured to recognize whether a needle attached to a needle holder is inserted into a patient by sliding the needle holder and sensing whether the needle holder is adjacent to a needle penetration hole. |
| US10786622B2 |
Liquid medication injection device
Provided is a liquid medicine injection device having a needle holder slid immediately by using the elasticity of a spring such that a needle installed at the needle holder may be instantly inserted into a patient. |
| US10786617B2 |
Blood circulation system
The preset invention discloses an artificial heart and lung apparatus (100) including a roller pump (120); a blood removal line (101); a first blood transfer line (104); a blood removal rate sensor (111) and a control unit (140) that performs linked control of the roller pump (120) in correspondence with a blood removal rate. The control unit (140) is capable of detecting that the blood removal rate deviates from a blood removal condition set in advance, and out-of-set condition blood removal is performed. |
| US10786616B2 |
System and method for controlling venous air recovery in a portable dialysis system
The present specification discloses a portable dialysis system comprising a mechanism that allows the user to accurately position an air bubble in a venous line, so that it can be safely removed. When an air bubble is detected, the system automatically runs the blood pump in a direction such that the air bubble is placed close to the extraction point on the venous line, from where it can safely be removed using a needleless syringe. |
| US10786615B2 |
Method for treating drug intoxication
Methods and devices are disclosed for the treatment of a subject suffering from drug intoxication by cleansing a contaminated sample from the subject with adsorption media. The adsorption media composition is selected for its antithrombogenic properties and for its ability to adhere to one or more drug targets to be reduced or eliminated. The media can further be held in a cartridge for use in extracorporeal treatments such as those of hemoperfusion. Contacting the contaminated sample from the subject with the absorption medium allows for the separation of a portion of the drug target from the sample, producing a cleansed sample that can be infused into the subject. |
| US10786610B2 |
Catheter pump assembly including a stator
A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes a proximal a distal portion, a catheter body, an impeller, and a flow modifying structure. The catheter body has a lumen that extends along a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions. The impeller is disposed at the distal portion. The impeller includes a blade with a trailing edge. The flow modifying structure is disposed downstream of the impeller. The flow modifying structure has a plurality of blades having a leading edge substantially parallel to and in close proximity to the trailing edge of the blade of the impeller and an expanse extending downstream from the leading edge. In some embodiments, the expanse has a first region with higher curvature and a second region with lower curvature. The first region is between the leading edge and the second region. |
| US10786609B2 |
Heart help device system and method
An implantable device for improving the pump function of the heart of a human patient by applying an external force on a first position of the heart muscle following the heart's contractions. The implantable device comprising a first pump device adapted to assist the pump function of the heart. The pump device comprises a first reservoir having a first volume and adapted to varying said first volume, a second reservoir having a second volume and adapted to varying said second volume, a fluid connection adapted to fluidly connect said first reservoir with said second reservoir, such that fluid can flow between said first reservoir and said second reservoir. The reservoir, said second reservoir and said fluid connection form a fully implantable pump device adapted to maintain a fluid in a closed system, when in operation and wherein said fully implantable pump device is adapted to transfer force by transferring fluid from said first reservoir to said second reservoir to directly or indirectly apply an external force on the first position of the heart muscle, following the heart's contractions, for improving the pump function of the heart, when said device is implanted. The implantable device further comprises a sensor sensing muscle contractions of the heart. |
| US10786607B2 |
Manually-actuated reduced pressure treatment system with audible leak indicator
Illustrative embodiments of new and useful systems and methods for reduced-pressure therapy are described. One example embodiment is a manually-actuated pump for applying reduced-pressure therapy. The pump generally comprises a charging chamber, a regulated chamber, and a regulator passage between the charging chamber and the regulated chamber. A valve body controls fluid communication through the regulator passage, and a regulator spring may be engaged with the valve body to bias the valve body against a differential between a pressure in the regulated chamber and an ambient pressure. The regulator passage may have a bore size adapted deflect the valve body to cause an audible indication of a leak. |
| US10786604B2 |
Porous bioabsorbable implant
In one form, the invention is directed to a method for forming a porous implant suitable for a cavity from which tissue has been removed, including mixing soluble alginate and a radiopaque imaging agent with water; incorporating a gas or a pore forming agent into the alginate-water mixture; transferring the alginate-water mixture with the gas or the pore forming agent into a mold to form the mixture into a solid body of desired shape; removing the water from the body; and converting at least part of the soluble alginate to a less soluble alginate. In another form, the invention includes forming a mixture by mixing about 0.5 percent to about 4 percent by weight chitosan into an acidified aqueous solution containing 1 percent to 25 percent by weight acetic acid, along with about 0.5 percent to about 5 percent by weight of a powdered radiopaque imaging agent. |
| US10786602B2 |
Method for treating surface of implant
Disclosed is a method for treating a surface of an implant. The disclosed method for treating the surface of the implant comprises the steps of: coating a surface treatment composition containing an organic material having a hydrophilic group on the surface of the implant (coating step); and drying the coated surface treatment composition (drying step). |
| US10786594B2 |
High cohesive strength polyolefin construction adhesive
The invention includes a hot melt adhesive composition based on polyolefin polymers that can be used for construction applications in a disposable absorbent article. The olefin based hot melt adhesive composition has surprisingly good cohesive strength and a low odor. |
| US10786587B1 |
Method and apparatus for cleaning and treating HVAC systems with a deployed agent
A method and apparatus for cleaning and treating HVAC systems with a deployed agent preferably includes an aerosol generating device, a plurality of vent sealing devices, an outlet connection conduit and an inlet connection conduit. The HVAC system includes at least one supply duct and at least one return duct. The aerosol generating device includes an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is connected to a return vent of the at least one return duct with the outlet connection conduit. A supply vent of the at least one supply duct may be connected to the inlet with the inlet connection conduit. However, the inlet does not have to be connected to the supply vent if the aerosol generating device is retained in an enclosure. A booster chamber may be used to increase the flow rate of the deployed agent from the aerosol generating device. |
| US10786586B2 |
Microbe inactivation processing device and cell activation processing device
Disclosed are a microbe inactivation processing device that can perform inactivation processing of microbes, while damage to human body cells is prevented or inhibited, with an efficient use of light emitted from a light source and the obtainment of a large effective irradiation area. Also provided are a cell activation processing device that can reliably activate target cells with high efficiency. The microbe inactivation processing device includes: a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength within a wavelength range of 190 nm to 237 nm; a power supply unit configured to supply electric power to the light source; a control unit configured to control the power supply unit; and an optical filter. The microbe inactivation processing device is configured to perform inactivation processing of a target microbe by applying the light emitted from the light source through the optical filter. When the light emitted from the light source is incident at an incident angle of 0°, the optical filter transmits at least a part of ultraviolet light having a wavelength within a range of not lower than 190 nm and not more than 230 nm, and transmits at least a part of ultraviolet light having a wavelength within a range of more than 230 nm and not more than 237 nm, and the optical filter blocks transmission of ultraviolet light having a wavelength out of a wavelength range of not lower than 190 nm and not more than 237 nm. |
| US10786585B2 |
Anti-bacterial light delivery system and method for disinfecting a surface
A light delivery system and method are provided to promote a photochemical reaction for disinfecting a surface. The system includes a light source and a light diffusing element operatively coupled to the light source and further embedded within a surface to be disinfected. The light diffusing element outputs light to the surface to promote a photochemical reaction to disinfect the surface. A low scatter light transmission medium may further be coupled between the light source and the light diffusing element to transmit light from the light source remotely to the light diffusing element. |
| US10786578B2 |
CKIT antibody drug conjugates
The present invention relates to anti-cKIT antibodies, antibody fragments, antibody drug conjugates, and their uses for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10786577B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition comprising glutatione disulfide and glutathione disulfide S-oxide
Pharmaceutical composition comprising glutathione disulphide or pharmaceutically acceptable organic or inorganic salt thereof and glutathione disulfide S-oxide of the following structure: or pharmaceutically acceptable organic or inorganic salt thereof for eliminating dose-related toxicity and enhancing the therapeutic activity of a pharmacologically active compound in the treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases is provided. Typically, the composition comprises glutathione disulfide S-oxide in an amount of 0.01-10% by weight of the total composition, and additionally a metal (Me) in the form of coordination compound(s) containing Me-S-glutathione bond, said metal is selected from the platinum group, typically it is platinum. The amount of d-metal coordination compound administered to a patient can be 10−3 to 10−15 mol/kg of body weight. The composition can be used in combination with pharmacologically active compound, which is an anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor, antimicrobial or antiviral agents to increase their therapeutic activity and eliminate dose-related toxicity. |
| US10786573B2 |
Conductive polymer graphene oxide composite materials
A composition includes a composite material including at least one conducting polymer doped with graphene oxide and at least one agent immobilized at least one of (i) on graphene oxide extending from the surface of the composite material or (ii) within the composite material. |
| US10786572B2 |
Oncogenic Ras-induced malignant cancerization inhibition using low-dose radiation
The present invention relates to an apparatus for inhibiting oncogene-induced malignant carcinogenesis, including an irradiation unit for applying low-dose radiation to a subject, and to a method of inhibiting oncogene-induced malignant carcinogenesis, including applying low-dose radiation to a subject, whereby oncogene-induced malignant carcinogenesis can be inhibited by means of the apparatus and method of the present invention. |
| US10786566B2 |
Stable aqueous formulations of adalimumab
The invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical adalimumab compositions suitable for long-term storage of adalimumab, methods of manufacture of these compositions, methods of administration, and kits containing same. |
| US10786563B2 |
Heat-resistant protective agent, room-temperature-preserved live classical swine fever vaccine, and preparation method and application thereof
A thermostable formula comprises the following components in percentage by mass: 1% to 5% raffinose, 5% to 10% maltose, 15% to 30% saccharose, 1% to 5% lactose, 1% to 5% glucose, 0.1% to 1.5% polysorbate 80, 0.1% to 0.5% polyethylene glycol 8000, 0.5% to 3% tyrosine, 3% to 6% silk fibroin, and the balance of water for injection. It further discloses a room-temperature-preserved live classical swine fever vaccine and a preparation method thereof, wherein the live classical swine fever vaccine is obtained by mixing the thermostable formula with a live classical swine fever virus solution and then carrying out gradient vacuum drying. The vaccine prepared according to the present invention has a dried foam appearance and presents a glass-layer like structure under a scanning electron microscope, has a glass transition temperature up to more than 50° C. |
| US10786562B2 |
Interaction of moraxella catarrhalis with epithelial cells, extracellular matrix proteins and the complement system
The present disclosure relates to surface proteins of Moraxella catarrhalis and their ability to interact with epithelial cells via cell-associated fibronectin and laminin, and also to their ability to inhibit the complement system. These surface proteins are useful in the preparation of vaccines. The present disclosure also provides peptides interacting with fibronectin, laminin and the complement system. |
| US10786560B1 |
Streptococcus agalactiae antigens associated with strains virulent in fish
The present disclosure is based upon the identification of a number of Streptococcus agalactiae genes which are required for virulence in fish species. Specifically, the disclosure relates to genomic content present in fish-associated S. agalactiae strains that is absent from strains which are non-virulent to fish. Further disclosed is the use of a number of S. agalactiae proteins and antigens in methods, immunogenic compositions and vaccines for raising immune responses and treating or preventing diseases, conditions and/or infections with a Streptococcal aetiology. |
| US10786556B2 |
Cholix toxin-derived fusion molecules for oral delivery of biologically active cargo
The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a non-naturally occurring fusion molecule and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, formulated for oral delivery to a subject, and designed to provide for improved, effective therapies for treatment of, e.g., inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic disorders, and growth deficiency disorders. |
| US10786554B2 |
Factor VIII polypeptide formulations
The present invention provides a formulation of a Factor VIII polypeptide, e.g., FVIII-Fc, and methods of using the same. The FVIII polypeptide can be a recombinant FVIII protein, a short-acting FVIII protein, or a long-acting FVIII protein. The pharmaceutical formulation comprising a FVIII polypeptide can be used for individual prophylaxis, weekly prophylaxis, episodic (on-demand) treatment, or perioperative management of hemophilia. |
| US10786550B2 |
Blockade of CCL18 signaling via CCR6 as a therapeutic option in treating interstitial lung disease
The present invention relates to an isolated soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide capable of binding to CCL18 and/or CCL20 and to a method for quantifying the concentration of a soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide in a liquid sample from a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting and/or prognosticating an interstitial lung disease or a cancer in a subject by determining the level of a soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide in a sample from said subject and further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound capable of inhibiting the activity and/or the expression of CCL18 or CCL20 for the treatment of said diseases. The present invention further relates to an isolated polypeptide capable of binding to and inhibiting the activity of the chemokine receptor CCR6 and to a method for identifying further inhibitors of CCR6 receptor activity. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting an interstitial lung disease or a cancer in a subject by determining the level of CCR6 gene expression in a sample from said subject and further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inhibitors of CCR6 receptor activity and/or expression for the treatment of said diseases. |
| US10786549B2 |
CD5 chimeric antigen receptor for adoptive T cell therapy
Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and compositions related to immunotherapy that targets CD5. In particular embodiments, immune cells engineered to comprise a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that targets CD5 are contemplated, and uses thereof. In particular embodiments, the immune cells expressing the CAR do not commit fratricide to any great extent against T cells that express CD5 and which are endogenous to an individual receiving the immune cells. |
| US10786548B2 |
Inhibiting sprout angiogenesis
The teachings generally relate to a combination therapy and are directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for administering a combination of an αvβ3 antagonist with an α2β1 antagonist to a subject. The methods are for use in inhibiting, preventing, or reversing angiogenesis, as well as in treating cancer. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods include a combined administration of echistatin and VP12 (ECL12). |
| US10786543B2 |
P75NTR antagonists and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac disease
The present invention provides 75 kD transmembrane neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) antagonists and their use in prevention and treatment of loss of function, and adverse remodeling, in cardiac tissues subject to acute or chronic hemodynamic stress. Uses of the antagonists with or without additional cardiotropic agents for improving contractility and for treatment of congestive heart failure are also provided. |
| US10786539B2 |
Use of elicited iridaceae plant cells in the treatment of sensitive skin
This invention relates to the use of Lactobacillus delbrueckii to elicit a plant cell of an Iridaceae and the use of these elicited cells in treating sensitive skins. |
| US10786536B2 |
Cardiac neural crest cells and methods of use thereof
Cardiac neural crest cells and methods for making and using the same to effect cardiac injury is described herein. |
| US10786531B2 |
Mineral salt-sulfonic acid compositions and methods of use
The present disclosure generally relates to the medical use of compositions comprising a mineral salt and a sulfonic acid for prevention and/or treatment of one or more mucosal diseases, disorders, or conditions or one or more dermal diseases, disorders, or conditions. |
| US10786530B2 |
Antimicrobial cationic polycarbonates
Antimicrobial cationic polymers having one or two cationic polycarbonate chains were prepared by organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization. One antimicrobial cationic polymer has a polymer chain consisting essentially of cationic carbonate repeat units linked to one or two end groups. The end groups can comprise a covalently bound form of biologically active compound such as cholesterol. Other antimicrobial cationic polymers have a random copolycarbonate chain comprising a minor mole fraction of hydrophobic repeat units bearing a covalently bound form of a vitamin E and/or vitamin D2. The cationic polymers exhibit high activity and selectivity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive microbes and fungi. |
| US10786521B2 |
Methods and compositions for treatment of COPD diseases
The present disclosure relates to treatment of a pulmonary disease. The methods and kits provided herein facilitate relieving the symptoms resulting from the pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc.). |
| US10786515B2 |
Liquid polymer delivery system for extended administration of drugs
Liquid polymer pharmaceutical compositions with a biodegradable liquid polyester that has a carboxylic acid end group, a biocompatible solvent, and an active pharmaceutical agent are useful for administration into the body to provide extended long term release of the drug. |
| US10786514B2 |
Dosage regiment of ferric maltol
The present invention relates to a dosage regimen of ST10 (ferric maltol) for use in the treatment of patients suffering from iron deficiency with or without anaemia. The invention specifically relates to use of ST10 wherein the dose is between 40 mg and 90 mg twice daily. |
| US10786510B2 |
Methods of treating eye diseases associated with inflammation and vascular proliferation
Methods for treating eye diseases associated with inflammation and/or vascular proliferation in subjects are disclosed. The methods include administering therapeutically effective amounts of a tranilast compound, in particular (E)-2-[[3-(3-Methoxy-4-propargyloxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or (E)-2-[[3,4-Bis(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. |
| US10786507B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition containing JAK kinase inhibitor or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
Provided in the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing a JAK kinase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In particular, provided in the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing (3aR, 5s, 6aS)-N-(3-methoxy-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl)-5-(methyl(7H-pyrrolo [2,3-d] pyrimidin-4-yl) amino) hexahydrocyclopenta [c] pyrrol-2 (1H)-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and cellulose ether. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is characterized by a rapid dissolution rate and good stability. |
| US10786502B2 |
Substituted pyrimidines containing acidic groups as TLR7 modulators
The present disclosure relates to a class of pyrimidine derivatives having immunomodulating properties that act via TLR7 which are useful in the treatment of viral infections and cancers. One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a compound represented by Formula 1: |
| US10786501B2 |
Treatment of prostate cancer
Methods for treating prostate cancer, including advanced prostate cancer, in a subject in need thereof, include administering once-daily to the subject, at least 80 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Another method includes: administering once-daily to the subject in need thereof, an oral load dose formulation having from 240 mg to 480 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and thereafter administering once-daily to the subject, an oral maintenance dose formulation having 80 mg to 160 mg of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N′-methoxyurea, or a corresponding amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10786495B2 |
Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitors for treating stuttering
Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor (e.g., deutetrabenazine) and an excipient useful for treating stuttering in a subject in need thereof. Further provided are methods of treating stuttering in a subject in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition of the present disclosure. Also provided herein are kits comprising such pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US10786489B2 |
Formulations of 6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-A]pyridine-3-carbonitrile
6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amorphous form, polymorph form, or pharmaceutical composition (including solid formulations or liquid formulations) thereof and the use thereof for treating diseases and disorders which can be treated with a RET kinase inhibitor, such as RET-associated diseases and disorders, e.g., proliferative disorders such as cancers, including hematological cancers and solid tumors, and gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS are disclosed. |
| US10786487B2 |
Parasiticidal compositions comprising an isoxazoline active agent, methods and uses thereof
This invention relates to topical compositions for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, optionally in combination with one or more additional active agents. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof. |
| US10786486B2 |
Bendamustine pharmaceutical compositions
Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations of dry-powder bendamustine suitable for pharmaceutical use. Also provided are methods of producing dry-powder bendamustine. The pharmaceutical formulations can be used for any disease that is sensitive to treatment with bendamustine, such as neoplastic diseases. |
| US10786485B1 |
Charged ion channel blockers and methods for use
The invention provides compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds, compositions, methods and kits of the invention are useful for the treatment of pain, cough, itch, and neurogenic inflammation. |
| US10786482B2 |
Enalapril formulations
Provided herein are stable enalapril oral liquid formulations. Also provided herein are methods of using enalapril oral liquid formulations for the treatment of certain diseases including hypertension, heart failure and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. |
| US10786480B2 |
Combination therapy of a HIF-2-α inhibitor and an immunotherapeutic agent and uses thereof
The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating proliferative disorders. |
| US10786478B2 |
Methods of reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in a subject
In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in a subject on statin therapy by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising about 1 g to about 4 g of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester or a derivative thereof. |
| US10786474B2 |
Pharmaceutical suspensions containing drug particles, devices for their administration, and methods of their use
The invention features a pharmaceutical suspension containing drug particles, a drug delivery device anchored in the mouth for continuously administering the pharmaceutical suspension, and methods of their use. |
| US10786468B2 |
Deacetylnemorone abietane diterpenoids for use in cancer treatment
A deacetylnemorone abietane diterpenoid is utilized in the prevention of growth and development of pathogenic cells, e.g., cancer cells. The deacetylnemorone can have the following structure: or a tautomer there of in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from —H, C1-10 alkyl, C1-10 alkoxy, C1-10 alkenyl, C1-10 alkenoxy, —OH, —OAc, —CHO, -Ph, —OC6H5, —OC6H4OH, —COC6H5, —OCONH2, —OCONHCH3, —OCOC6H4NH2, —NH2, or ═O. The deacetylnemorone shows efficacy in treatment and prevention of a wide range of cancer types as well as other neoplastic diseases as a chemo-preventative, a primary or secondary cytotoxic agent, a sensitizer for other therapies, or one component of a combinatorial treatment. |
| US10786466B2 |
2,4-dinitrophenol formulations and methods using same
The present invention includes a low dose and sustained release formulation of 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP). The compositions of the invention are useful for preventing or treating a disease or disorder, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, insulin resistance and/or diabetes, in a subject in need thereof. |
| US10786464B2 |
Modified release formulation of lacosamide
The present invention provides a modified release formulation of lacosamide. The modified release formulation of the present invention comprising lacosamide and modified release polymer provides modified release of lacosamide with minimal Cmax to Cmin peak to trough variation over a period of at least 12 hrs. |
| US10786462B2 |
Shape changing drug delivery devices and methods
Drug delivery using bio-affecting drugs, particularly with shape changing drug delivery devices. Embodiments are included for depots for delivery of a therapeutic agent that change from an elongated state ex vivo to a coil in vivo where the agent is released. |
| US10786456B2 |
Inhaled aspirin and magnesium to treat inflammation
A stable dry powder composition for inhalation includes acetylsalicylic acid in particles having a mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) in a range of about 1 μm to about 5 μm. The dry powder composition may contain a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, such as a stearate, in an amount ranging from about 0.04% (w/w) to about 0.06% (w/w), or from about 0.4% (w/w) to about 0.6% (w/w), of the composition. |
| US10786453B2 |
10-hydroxystearic acid compositions
The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof and at least one nonionic emulsifier. The present invention also relates to a method to retard or inhibit the re-crystallisation of 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in a topical composition, said method comprising formulating 10-hydroxystearic acid or a salt thereof in the presence of at least one nonionic emulsifier. |
| US10786452B2 |
Sugar-depleted fruit or vegetable juice and juice-retaining fruit or vegetable derived matter, methods of producing the same and the use thereof to maintain health and to treat and prevent medical ailments
Described herein is a sugar-depleted fruit or vegetable juice product, wherein said juice product is a fruit or vegetable juice or juice-retaining fruit or vegetable derived matter, wherein said juice product contains at least about 5 g/l gluconic acid and said juice product contains any two or three, of (i) at least about 0.5 g/l Ca2+, (ii) at least about 1 g/l K+, and (iii) at least about 0.1 g/l Mg2+. Also provided are methods of producing the same and the use thereof to assist in maintaining the health and well-being of a subject and in the treatment and prevention of medical ailments, specifically those associated with the over-consumption of glucose and/or sucrose or inappropriate metabolism of glucose, e.g. metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II, obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hypertension and liver steatosis. |
| US10786448B2 |
Chewing gum composition comprising polyhexanide
This disclosure describes a chewing gum composition comprising polyhexanide for the treatment and/or prevention of an infectious disease in the oral cavity. The present disclosure also describes a chewing gum composition formulated for the controlled release of polyhexanide and optionally, at least one additional water-soluble antiseptic agent. |
| US10786447B2 |
Multicomponent gummy compositions with hard core
The present disclosure provides oral, chewable dosage forms that are suitable for delivery of one or more active ingredients to a consumer, particularly a human individual. The dosage forms can be configured as multicomponent compositions formed of: a first component including a gummy composition; a second component that is a particulate material or is a pre-formed solid unit or plurality of pre-formed solid units; and an active ingredient. The second component can be, for example, in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage unit, such as a tablet, a caplet, a soft shell capsule, a hard shell capsule, a microcapsule, or a pastille. |
| US10786446B2 |
Multi-layer hydrogel capsules for encapsulation of cells and cell aggregates
Biomedical devices for implantation with decreased pericapsular fibrotic overgrowth are disclosed. The device includes biocompatible materials and has specific characteristics that allow the device to elicit less of a fibrotic reaction after implantation than the same device lacking one or more of these characteristic that are present on the device. Biocompatible hydrogel capsules encapsulating mammalian cells having a diameter of greater than 1 mm, and optionally a cell free core, are disclosed which have reduced fibrotic overgrowth after implantation in a subject. Methods of treating a disease in a subject are also disclosed that involve administering a therapeutically effective amount of the disclosed encapsulated cells to the subject. |
| US10786441B2 |
Skin barrier repair and maintenance composition
A composition of matter and method for treating compromised skin is disclosed, providing improved skin barrier repair and maintenance properties. The composition of matter comprises at least one lipid selected from a group consisting of lipids defined by a predetermined lipid profile and at least one skin nutrient selected from a group consisting of nutrients defined by a predetermined nutrient profile, but is substantially free of petrolatum. This composition of matter produced a surprising improvement when applied to cracked skin of, e.g., diabetes mellitus patients or other individuals with dry or damaged skin. |
| US10786440B2 |
Water absorbing resin having siloxane skeleton and cosmetic containing the same
A water absorbing resin has a siloxane skeleton which is a copolymer containing a structural unit derived from a polymerizable vinyl monomer (A) shown by the general formula (1), a structural unit derived from a polymerizable vinyl monomer (B) shown by the general formula (3), and a structural unit derived from an organopolysiloxane (C) having polymerizable groups at the both terminals thereof shown by the general formula (4). The water absorbing resin has a siloxane skeleton that is capable of thickening an aqueous composition without making it sticky, together with a cosmetic containing the same. |
| US10786434B2 |
Tablet splitter
A tablet splitter has a top portion that includes a splitting wedge with first and second angled sides defining a leading edge, and a bottom portion that includes a platform. The platform has a flexible matrix and a flexible tablet stabilizer disposed atop the flexible matrix for holding a tablet. The leading edge of the splitting wedge contacts the tablet and causes the flexible matrix and the flexible tablet stabilizer to flex thereunder. The tablet splits in response to the contact with the splitting wedge upon receiving a sufficient amount of force. |
| US10786432B2 |
Use of a device and a method for preparing mixtures of pharmaceutical substances
A method for the preparing mixtures of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical substances (11, 11″) includes arranging a preparation container (3, 3′, 3″) already made up with ingredients in a receptacle (2) of a device (1, 1′, 1″) feeding a fluid (10) from a storage container (4, 4″) into the preparation container (3, 3″) via a feed line (6), preparing the ingredients with the fluid (10, 10″) into a substance mixture (11, 11″), and removing the substance mixture (11, 11″) from the preparation container (3, 3′, 3″) into a receiving container via a discharge line (12, 12′, 12″). A device also is provided for carrying out the method. |
| US10786429B2 |
Preservative removal from eye drops
A BAK removal device is constructed as a plug of microparticles of a hydrophilic polymeric gel that displays a hydraulic permeability greater than 0.01 Da. The polymer hydrophilic polymeric gel comprises poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA). The particles are 2 to 100 μm and the plug has a surface area of 30 mm2 to 2 mm2 and a length of 2 mm to 25 mm and wherein the microparticles of a hydrophilic polymeric gel has a pore radius of 3 to 60 μm. |
| US10786425B2 |
Method of providing mobile therapy
A method for a mobile therapy provider to provide mobile therapy to a patient is disclosed. The mobile therapy provider receives an authorized prescription to provide therapy services, such as water therapy services, to the patient. The mobile therapy provider also verifies that medical insurance is available to the patient to cover the cost of the therapy. An appointment is scheduled with the patient to provide the mobile therapy services at an agreed upon location. A mobile therapy vehicle having therapy equipment is dispatched to the location agreed upon with the patient. An attending therapist provides the patient with the required type and scope of therapy in the mobile therapy vehicle. The results of therapy session are sent by the mobile provider to the insurance provider for payment and to the licensed health care professional. |
| US10786423B2 |
Pin-shaped stimulation device
The invention relates to a stimulation device for the clitoris, having the following: a housing which is formed to be substantially pin-shaped; a pressure field generation device having a drive unit that generates a pressure field in a hollow space made of temporally alternating negative and positive pressures, and a control device which controls the drive unit; wherein the housing has a longitudinal axis which extends from a front end of the housing up to a back end of the housing, and wherein an opening is provided in the front end of the housing for placing over the clitoris, and wherein the hollow chamber is arranged inside the housing and is connected to the opening of the housing. |
| US10786421B2 |
Image display system, image display method, and program
In an exemplary embodiment, an image display system 1 includes an input unit 50 and an information processing unit 10; wherein an input unit has a massaging apparatus 54 for massaging a human body part, and a microphone 52 placed inside or outside the massaging apparatus to detect sounds near the massaging apparatus; and the information processing unit has a sound volume determination means 310 for determining whether or not the sound volume of the sounds detected by the microphone exceeds a pre-determined threshold, and a display means 90 for displaying content constituted by a combination of image data and sound data, by modifying them according to the determination result as determined by the sound volume determination means. The image display system can augment massaging. |
| US10786419B2 |
Locomotion aid
The invention relates to a locomotion aid (1) for people with limited mobility, comprising at least one frame (1′), frame legs (2) which are connected to the frame (V) at a first end (2′) and the second ends (2″) of which are equipped with casters (3), a hip lock or a lumbar lock (8) which is connected to the frame (1′) via a return mechanism (7) and via a mounting (6), and a seat (9) with an integrated brake triggering mechanism, wherein the seat (9) interacts with the hip lock (8), the return mechanism (7), which is in the form of a spring for example, and the mounting (6) when the seat is actuated by the person such that the brake triggering mechanism (5′) can be triggered. |
| US10786417B2 |
Motion assist device
A motion assist device for assisting a motion such as a walking motion of a user includes: a pair of femoral part support units (3L, 3R) configured to be worn by two femoral parts of a user, a single power source (4, 70) for producing power and a power transmission unit (20; 60; 91, 92) for transmitting the power of the power source to the femoral part support units as an opposite phase motion, wherein the power transmission unit includes a differential unit (22; 63, 64; 93, 94) for accommodating a same phase motion of the two femoral part support units. The device may further include a control unit (5) configured to actuate the power source when the femoral part support units are undergoing the opposite phase motion, and to keep the output end of the power source stationary when the femoral part support units are undergoing the same phase motion. |
| US10786414B2 |
Lower limb of an exoskeleton or a bipedal robot
A lower limb of an exoskeleton or a bipedal robot, having a thigh segment (1), a leg segment (3) and a foot (4). The leg segment includes two connecting rods (3a, 3b) having proximal ends that are articulated along parallel axes on the thigh segment, the two connecting rods having distal ends articulated along parallel axes on the foot. |
| US10786411B2 |
Realignment of the pelvis
A device for assisting the realignment of the pelvis comprises a pair of arms (3,5) connected together at one end of each arm by a connection member (7) allowing relative rotation of the two arms in a plane passing through the longitudinal axes of both arms and also about an axis passing through the connected ends of the arms. A method of using such a device is disclosed. |
| US10786409B2 |
Gait belt
A support belt assists caretaker in moving an ambulatory-impaired person. A strap has a plurality of attachment fixtures such as grommets that are longitudinally spaced and has a buckle for engaging the strap around a torso of an individual. The connector is engageable between a selected two of the attachment fixtures to draw one portion of the strap to closely encircle the ambulatory-impaired person and to form another portion of the strap into a grasping loop. A second support belt can be attached to the strap by two or more belt connector in order to double the portion of the torso encircled or to support buttocks or thigh of the ambulatory-impaired person. |
| US10786407B2 |
Chemo mobile cart system
A chemo mobile cart system for connecting a child transport vehicle to a mobile IV post assembly includes a quick-connect linkage having a platform and a quick-connect arm connectable to the mobile IV post assembly. The platform is releasably connected to the child transport vehicle, and a battery is disposed on the platform together with an inverter electrically connected to the battery. An electrical generator is electrically connected to the battery and disposed on or adjacent to the platform. The electrical generator is mechanically connected to the child transport vehicle and electrically connected to the battery to recharge the battery as the child transport vehicle moves across a support surface. |
| US10786405B2 |
Waterproof external injury protector
External-injury waterproof protector, of long service life as a product. The structure of the limb-insertion opening enables completely shielding out water to protect an injured area. The protector has a flexible pouch body composed of a waterproofing material, with a mouth at either one or both ends, and an extensible/contractible annular constriction component hermetically and adhesively attached to the one or both pouch-body end(s). The annular constriction component is furnished with a tube portion formed to enable covering a portion of the four human limbs in a watertight state, and a brim portion formed projecting radially outward from a mouth edge of the tube portion. The tube portion favorably is formed at a narrower diameter than that of the other end of the pouch body. The brim portion arcuately slopes gently in a flaring form, lending the mouth of the annular constriction component an arcuate sloping surface. |
| US10786404B2 |
Package made of a laminate material
A flexible gusset package containing a plurality of items is described. The package has a front surface having no seam; a rear surface opposite the front surface; a first surface adjacent the front and rear surfaces; a second surface having a closing seam and being opposite the first surface; an opposing pair of third and fourth surfaces respectively adjacent the first and second surfaces, the third and fourth surfaces having a first and second side seams, respectively; a pair of side gussets located in the third and fourth surfaces, respectively; and a pair of closing gussets located in the second surface, wherein the surfaces cooperatively define an interior compartment of the package, wherein the package is a laminate having a film layer facing the interior compartment and a paper layer, and wherein the second surface includes an area of the film layer where the closing seam is formed. |
| US10786403B2 |
Absorbent article with profiled acquisition-distribution system
An absorbent article (20) having an absorbent core comprising at least about 80% of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) by weight of its absorbent material. An acquisition-distribution system (ADS) (50) is at least partially disposed between the absorbent core and the topsheet. The ADS extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article at least from a point A1 disposed at a distance D from the front edge to a point A2 disposed at a distance D from the back edge of the article, D being equal to 32% of the length L of the article. The ADS has a basis weight which may be at least 20% lower at the point A2 than at the point A1. |
| US10786401B2 |
Apertured topsheets and methods for making the same
A diaper includes a liquid permeable topsheet including a patterned apertured nonwoven material. The patterned apertured nonwoven material includes a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured nonwoven material and a plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured nonwoven material. At least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures are non-homogeneous in a repeat unit such that at least two apertures of the plurality of apertures have a different size or a different shape. |
| US10786399B2 |
Disposable pant-type absorbent article
A disposable pant-type absorbent article adapted for a male user. The disposable pant-type absorbent article includes a chassis having a front section and a back section, an absorbent core, a front region configured for receiving the genitals of a male user, in which the front section at least partly is made of an elastic material comprising at least one elastic element. The absorbent core within a front region, under the influence of side elastic elements and elastic web material is adapted to bulge outwardly during use of the article to form a bowl shaped portion for receiving the genitals of a male user. |
| US10786396B2 |
Releasable medical drapes
A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site. |
| US10786390B2 |
Apparatus for eye laser surgery and method for performing a transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy
An apparatus for laser eye surgery comprises a laser module, which is equipped to emit pulsed, focused laser radiation of a variable pulse repetition rate, and a processor-based control unit, which is equipped to receive at least one user input pertaining to a selection of one of several predefined pulse repetition rates over a user input and to control the laser module in accordance with the selected pulse repetition rate. In certain specific embodiments, the user interface enables input of two user entries, each of which relates to a selection of one of several predefined pulse repetition rates. The control unit controls the laser module for a first phase of a laser treatment in accordance with one input, and for a second phase of the laser treatment, it controls the laser module in accordance with the other input. |
| US10786388B2 |
Ophthalmological device for treating eye tissue
An ophthalmological device for treating eye tissue with laser pulses comprises a projection optical unit for focused projection of the laser pulses, a scanner system for dynamically deflecting the laser pulses and a zoom system, which is arranged between the projection optical unit and the scanner system and which is configured to adjust the focused projection of the laser pulses in the projection direction in different zoom settings. The ophthalmological device moreover comprises a displacement device, which is configured to displace the scanner system depending on the zoom setting of the zoom system. What the displacement of the scanner system coupled to the zoom setting of the zoom system renders possible is the adaptation of the position of the scanner system in a dynamic and synchronized fashion to the setting of the zoom system and hence to the current position of the virtual entry pupil of the zoom system. |
| US10786385B2 |
Profile for the attachment of an immobilisation mask
An assembly of a carrier for supporting a patient, an immobilization mask and connection means for connecting the carrier with the immobilization mask, wherein the connection assembly contains a profile that is provided on a first side to be connected to the immobilization mask and on a second side contains a first connector for connecting the immobilization mask to the carrier, the connection assembly including a carrier connector disposed on the carrier, the first connector being provided to engage the corresponding carrier connector, wherein a swivel and a swivel anchor point are provided to cooperate such that when swivelling the swivel arm around the swivel anchor point towards the carrier, the first connector is guided to a connected state. |
| US10786382B2 |
Multifunctional vest for posture correcting, pain relieving and workout boosting
A multifunctional vest for posture correcting, pain relieving and workout boosting comprises a vest-like garment wearing by an individual on the torso, the garment having shoulder and waist bands that join the anterior portion with posterior portion for securing and adjusting the fit of the garment to the wearer. The upper anterior section is made of elastic materials that allow for both female and male individuals to wear. The multifunctional vest also comprises removable parts that can be used for multiple purposes. Support stays and scapular straps are provided in the posterior portion for improving body posture. A therapeutic magnet belt that can be attached to both anterior and posterior portion is provided for purpose of relieving pain. For boosting workout purpose, a workout boosting sheet is provided in attaching to necessary place while doing exercise or daily activities. |
| US10786381B2 |
Elastic brace assembly and methods of use
Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes. |
| US10786380B2 |
Bariatric device and method
A bariatric device includes an esophageal member having an esophageal surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the esophagus and an anchoring technique anchoring the esophageal member to the portion of the esophagus. The bariatric device includes a cardiac member having a cardiac surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the cardiac portion of the stomach and a connector connected with the esophageal member and the cardiac member to cause strain to be applied by the cardiac member to the cardiac portion of the stomach. The strain applied by the cardiac member to the cardiac portion of the stomach causes satiety in the absence of food. The connector is adapted to pass through the gastroesophageal junction while leaving a continuous portion of the gastroesophageal junction substantially unrestrained. |
| US10786378B2 |
Capture tube mechanism for delivering and releasing a stent
A capture tube mechanism for delivering and releasing a self-expanding stent includes a core wire on which a proximal portion of the stent is removably retained by a distal portion of a tubular capture sleeve. In one embodiment, one or more elongated members extending through corresponding apertures through the capture sleeve and out the distal end of the capture sleeve can be pulled to split the tubular capture sleeve to release the stent. In another embodiment, the capture sleeve can be pulled proximally over one or more stop members provided on the core wire to release the stent. |
| US10786375B2 |
Stent
A stent including linear struts forming an outer periphery of a cylindrical shape in which a gap is formed, a link portion connecting the struts to each other in the gap, and a connection extension portion extending along a connection direction of the link portion. The link portion includes a first curved portion provided on one end in the connection direction, and curves to protrude inward in the radial direction, and a second curved portion provided on the other end of the connection direction, and curves to protrude inward in the radial direction. The connection extension portion includes a first gradually decreasing portion gradually decreasing from the first curved portion toward an edge on one end of the connection direction, and a second gradually decreasing portion gradually decreasing from the second curved portion toward an edge on the other end of the connection direction. |
| US10786372B2 |
Implantable vascular device having longitudinal struts
An implantable frame comprises a plurality of corner structures configured to decrease pressure to the vessel wall and define pulsatility enhancing windows of the implantable frame. The corner structures may comprise plurality of neighboring longitudinal struts that extend in a longitudinal direction of the blood vessel when placed to form the vessel wall to a substantially polygonal cross-section and distribute pressure loading of the corner structure among the plurality of neighboring longitudinal struts to improve biocompatibility. The corner structures also allow increased forming of the vessel wall and can provide stretching of the vessel wall to enhance pulsatility of the vessel wall. |
| US10786370B2 |
Cartilage repair implant, auxiliary surgical tool kit and cartilage repair system
A cartilage repair implant, an auxiliary surgical tool kit and a cartilage repair system are provided. The cartilage repair implant includes a body and a plurality of pins. The body is a porous structure and is configured to carry cartilage repair material. The pins are fixed to the body for being inserted into a patient's bone. The auxiliary surgical tool kit includes a positioning sleeve and a click tool. The positioning sleeve has a through passage. A first alignment structure is disposed on the sidewall of the through passage. The click tool includes an outer tube and a push rod. A second alignment structure mutually aligned with the first alignment structure is disposed on the outer wall of the outer tube. The outer tube is configured to pass through the through passage. The push rod is slidably disposed in the outer tube. One end of the outer tube has a shaping blade for slicing a to-be-implanted region on an affected area of the patient. In which the shape of the to-be-implanted region is corresponding to the shape of the body. |
| US10786368B2 |
Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methods
Implants and instruments for providing an ideal trajectory for the insertion of instruments and screws during implantation of an interbody implant in a spinal surgery are disclosed. |
| US10786367B2 |
Expandable implant
An expandable implant (100, 150, 160, 200, 250, 300, 400) has a base (10) and a displaceable element (12) hingedly interconnected at one end. At the other end, the base and the displaceable element are formed with complementary jaws (24, 26) which provide continuous overlap of facing surfaces over a range of angular positions of the displaceable element relative to said base. In some cases, the first end portion (16) of the displaceable element (12) is formed with projecting teeth (28) forming a partial gear centered on an axis (18) of the hinged interconnection with the base (12) for engaging a worm gear. In certain embodiments, the base is formed with a socket (30) for removably receiving a worm gear tool (32) for engaging the teeth (28) and displacing said displaceable element. After expansion, the worm-gear tool (32) can be removed. |
| US10786366B2 |
Angled, rigid intervertebral scaffolding
An intervertebral scaffolding system is provided having a central beam having a proximal portion having an end, a grafting portion having a top and a bottom, a distal portion having a end, a central beam axis, a graft distribution channel having an entry port at the end of the proximal portion, a top exit port at the top of the grafting portion, and a bottom exit port at the bottom of the grafting portion. These systems can also include a laterovertically-expanding frame operable for a reversible collapse from an expanded state into a collapsed state. The expanded state, for example, can be configured to have an open graft distribution window that at least substantially closes upon the reversible collapse. |
| US10786365B2 |
Surgical plate systems
Improved bone plate systems are described herein. In some instances, a bone plate system can include a base plate, at least one retainer plate, and at least one spacer. The at least one retainer plate is configured to reside on the base plate in a free floating manner and can receive at least one fastener to secure the retainer plate to the at least one spacer, thereby providing a plate system that attaches to a spacer. In other instances, a bone plate system can include a base plate having one or more push plates that can engage at least one spacer. |
| US10786364B2 |
Expandable intervertebral implant
A joint spacer for therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A frame defines a longitudinal axis extending between distal and proximal ends. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface and a threaded portion. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the threaded portion, and bears against said frame to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. A first endplate engages a bone of the joint, and has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage. |
| US10786363B2 |
Spacerless artificial disc replacements
Spacerless artificial disc replacements (ADR) are disclosed. One preferred embodiment includes two saddle-shaped components to facilitate more normal spinal flexion, extension, and lateral bending while limit axial rotation, thereby protecting the facet joints and the annulus fibrosus (AF). Either or both of the superior and inferior components are made of a hard material such as chrome cobalt, titanium, or a ceramic including alumina, zirconia, or calcium phosphate. The articulating surfaces of the ADR are also preferably highly polished to reduce friction between the components. Metals, alloys or other materials with shape-memory characteristics may also prove beneficial. |
| US10786360B2 |
Percutaneous implantable nuclear prosthesis
A prosthesis for implantation in a de-nucleated intervertebral disc includes a fiber ring-like layer which encloses a polymeric layer to create an annular space. The annular space is inflatable with an in-situ curable liquid polymer and forms an interior cavity. The annular space may be expanded uniformly or differentially to be tailored to the needs of a particular vertebral segment and to achieve optimal disc space width and angle, thereby stabilizing the segment while preserving normal motion of the vertebral segment. The interior cavity provides a void that allows inward deformation of the implant during weight bearing activities and bending. The prosthesis can be elastically deformed through axial elongation to a reduced profile to load into a delivery cannula using pulling techniques. |
| US10786354B2 |
Transcatheter valve implantation access sheaths
An introducer provides access to a surgical site in a patient. The introducer includes a proximal housing configured to be positioned outside the patient and a sheath extending from the proximal housing to a distal end of the introducer. One or more handles may be housed at least partially within the proximal housing and configured to translate axially in proximal and distal directions with respect to the proximal housing. A securing element may be slideably coupled to the sheath and may have a flange extending radially outwardly from the sheath. A radially expanding portion of the sheath may have a first edge, a second edge, and a middle section extending from the first edge to the second edge. The sheath portion may have a rolled configuration in which the middle section at least partially overlies the first edge, and the second edge at least partially overlies the middle section. |
| US10786349B2 |
Artificial tympanic membrane devices and uses
This disclosure features artificial tympanic membrane graft devices and two-component bilayer graft devices that include a scaffold having a plurality of ribs made of a first material and a plurality of spaces between the ribs filled or made with the first material, a different, second material, a combination of the first and a second materials, or a combination of a second material and one or more other different materials. The bilayer graft devices have two components or layers. One component, e.g., the underlay graft device, can include a projection, and the second component, e.g., the overlay graft device, can include an opening that corresponds to the projection (or vice versa) so that the opening and the projection can secure the two layers together in a “lock and key” manner. This disclosure also features methods of making, using, and implanting the three-dimensional artificial tympanic membrane and bilayer graft devices. |
| US10786347B1 |
Scleral belt and method
A scleral belt with an elongate strap having a first end and a second end. The strap has a plurality of openings disposed near the first end. A loop is disposed near the second end of the strap. A frame may be pivotally attached at the second end. The frame supports a prong which is pivotally attached to the frame. The first end of the strap passes through the frame and the loop, and the prong engages with one of the openings to fix the position of the two ends of the strap. The operation of the improved scleral belt makes it easier to adjust the scleral belt to adjust the height and location of the “buckling effect.” |
| US10786337B2 |
Interdental cleaning tool
Provided is an interdental cleaning tool which has a simple configuration and can effectively prevent an occurrence of breakage of a core base portion when inserting the interdental cleaning tool into an interdental space or during interdental cleaning without reducing productivity of the interdental cleaning tool, and provided is a method for manufacturing the interdental cleaning tool. An interdental cleaning tool (1) includes: a base portion (10) made of a synthetic resin; and a soft portion (20) made of an elastomer, the base portion (10) having a handle base portion (11) and a core base portion (12), the soft portion (20) having at least a cleaning soft portion (21) that covers the core base portion (12), in which a handle portion (3) as a grip is constituted by the handle base portion (11), and a cleaning portion (2) for interdental cleaning is constituted by the core base portion (12) and the cleaning soft portion (21), wherein two or more cleaning portion recesses (14) which penetrate the cleaning soft portion (21) and form core base portion recesses having a maximum depth d of 0.01 mm or more and 0.085 mm or less in the core base portion (12) are formed in each of a first side portion and a second side portion of the cleaning portion (2) at intervals in an axial direction of the cleaning portion (2). |
| US10786331B2 |
Automated implant identification system and method with combined machine-readable and human-readable markers
A tray includes a plurality of rows, each of which includes a plurality of slots. Each row contains a plurality of screws. Different rows may contain screws of different types, e.g., lengths. Each of one or more rows contains a machine-readable object (e.g., peg) containing both: (1) machine-readable data representing one or more properties of the objects in the corresponding rows, and (2) human-readable indicia representing one or more properties of the objects in the corresponding rows. Removal of an object from a row is performed by reading data from the machine-readable object in the row and using that data to modify (e.g., decrement or increment) a count of the type of object contained in that row. |
| US10786329B2 |
Instrument device manipulator with roll mechanism
An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween. |
| US10786327B2 |
Immersive three-dimensional display for robotic surgery
An immersive display for use in a robotic surgical system includes a support arm, a housing mounted to the support arm and configured to engage with a face of the user, at least two eyepiece assemblies disposed in the housing and configured to provide a three-dimensional display, and at least one sensor, wherein the sensor enables operation of the robotic surgical system, and wherein the support arm is actuatable to move the housing for ergonomic positioning. |
| US10786326B1 |
Surgical image pickup system
A surgical image pickup system utilizes an adjustable lens set and a complex lens set to change the direction of the incident light emitted from the light source and the position of the surgical site on which the incident light projects. The eyepiece and the sensor have the same field of view and the same optical axis such that first image generated by the sensor and a second image generated by the eyepiece are the same. The sensor transmits the first image to the external display for display by wireless communication. By means of the foregoing configuration, the second image which doctor utilizes the eyepiece to see and the first image which the external display displays are the same, thereby facilitating the operation of surgery. |
| US10786322B2 |
Flexible-manipulator guide member and flexible manipulator
A flexible-manipulator guide member is provided in an inserted portion of a flexible manipulator including the elongated flexible inserted portion, the movable portion disposed at the distal end of the inserted portion, a drive portion disposed at the base end of the inserted portion, and the elongated driving-force transmitting member that transmits motive power of the drive portion to the movable portion, and is provided with a lumen through which the driving-force transmitting member passes in the longitudinal direction, wherein the lumen has a twisted shape about the longitudinal axis of the inserted portion. |
| US10786321B2 |
Instrument force sensor using strain gauges in a faraday cage
A surgical instrument includes a force sensor apparatus that is immune to noise from arcing cautery without relying on fiber optic strain gauges, and that is autoclabable. The surgical instrument includes a housing, a shaft, the force sensor apparatus, a joint, and an end component. The force sensor apparatus includes at least one strain gauge that is enclosed in a Faraday cage. The Faraday cage includes a sensor capsule that includes one or more strain gauges, a cable shield tube connected to the sensor capsule, and an electronics enclosure connected to the cable shield tube. The sensor capsule is positioned between the joint and the shaft. The cable shield tube extends through the shaft to the electronics enclosure that is within the housing. |
| US10786318B2 |
Compact counter balanced arm
In one embodiment of the invention, a link of a counter balanced arm is disclosed including, a hollow housing with a cylindrical cavity having an open end and a closed end with a small opening to allow cables to pass through; a first pivotal joint near the closed end of the hollow housing; a second pivotal join near the open end of the hollow housing; a compressible spring assembly received through the open end by the cylindrical cavity of the hollow housing; and a plug coupled to the open end of the cylindrical cavity of the hollow housing. |
| US10786313B2 |
Devices and methods for temporary mounting of parts to bone
Devices and methods for temporarily affixing a surgical apparatus to a bony structure. The temporary mount includes a base member having a top face configured to be impacted by an insertion device and a plurality of elongated prongs extending downwardly from the base member and configured to engage a bony structure. The prongs are separated a distance from one another, and the prongs are configured to move inwardly toward one another when driven downward into the bony structure. |
| US10786312B2 |
Systems, methods and devices to measure and display inclination and track patient motion during a procedure
Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for use in electronic guidance systems for surgical navigation. A sensor is provided with an optical sensor and an inclinometer (e.g. accelerometer or other inclination measuring sensor) and communicates measurements of patient inclination to an inter-operative computing unit. A registration device is useful to construct a registration coordinate frame. The direction of gravity may be used to construct the registration coordinate frame such as determined from inclination measurements. |
| US10786311B2 |
Apparatus and method for registering facial landmarks for surgical navigation system
An array of sensors may be used to perform touchless registration of landmarks of a patient's face before an ENT procedure in order to associate those landmarks with pre-operative images in three-dimensional space, which is required for image guided surgery features such as navigation. Touchless or light-touch registration may improve accuracy by avoiding the need for substantial pressing against a patient's skin, which may deform and thereby introduce erroneous registration data. A sensor may also be implemented in forms other than an array such as handheld probe having a single sensor as opposed to an array. |
| US10786309B2 |
Radiation-free registration of an optical shape sensing system to an imaging system
The invention relates to a registration system (13) for registering an optical shape system to an imaging system with an imaging device (2) like a radiation C-arm device with a tracking device (4) like an optical shape sensing tracking device. One or more optical cameras (27) are used to detect position information of a tracked object to register the shape coordinate system with that of the imaging system. The optical cameras are pre-calibrated with the imaging system, so that the detected position information in the camera system can directly be translated to the imaging system. |
| US10786302B2 |
Method for closure and ablation of atrial appendage
A device, system, and method for ligating the left atrial appendage without creating pro-arrhythmic tissue. The device may generally include a snare including a thermally transmissive distal portion and a suture including a distal portion, both distal portions having a lasso-shaped configuration that may be positioned proximate the base of the left atrial appendage. Once the distal portions of the snare and the suture are tightened around the base of the left atrial appendage, the thermally transmissive distal portion of the snare may be activated to create an ablation lesion in adjacent left atrial appendage tissue. The lesion may be created with radiofrequency energy or through cryoablation by the circulation of refrigerant within the thermally transmissive distal portion of the snare. |
| US10786296B2 |
Shape changing ablation balloon
A device, method, and system for thermally affecting tissue. The device may generally include an elongate body, an actuation element slidably disposed within the elongate body, a balloon defining an interior chamber, a proximal neck, and a distal neck, the first neck being coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body and the second neck being coupled to the distal portion of the actuation element, retraction of the actuation element within the elongate body causing the treatment element to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration. The distal neck may be located external to the interior chamber in the first configuration and within the interior chamber in the second configuration. The device may also include a fluid injection element that is transitionable to an expanded configuration when the balloon is inflated, thereby enhancing the cooling capacity of the balloon. |
| US10786294B2 |
Zip to the rib sternal pull-back system and method for pectus carinatum treatment
A pectus carinatum sternal pull-back device is provided that includes an implantable subcutaneous chest bar, where a size, a curve, a length and a width of the implantable later chest bar are customized according to predetermined sternum and rib cage dimensions of a pectus carinatum patient, where the customized implantable subcutaneous chest bar includes through holes at the ends of the customized implantable subcutaneous chest bar, and at least a pair of securing straps, where the securing strap includes a channeled head element at a first securing strap end, a semi-ribbed strap, and a curved solid insertion element at a second end, where the channeled head element includes a barb for receiving and locking the semi-ribbed strap, where the securing strap is configured for insertion through the through holes of the implantable subcutaneous chest bar. |
| US10786285B2 |
Paraxial revision rod-to-rod connector
Disclosed herein are an orthopedic rod-to-rod connector and rod-to-rod connector assemblies for spinal fusion surgery. The rod-to-rod connector may include a first connector portion and a second connector portion. The first connector portion may have a first aperture configured to receive at least a portion of a bone-engaging screw and a first spinal rod. The second connector portion may be rotatably connected with the first connector portion and may include a second aperture to receive a second spinal rod. The second connector portion may be L-shaped and may include a set screw to control rotation of the first connector portion with respect to the second connector portion. |
| US10786284B2 |
Bone anchor assemblies
A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor, a receiver member for receiving a spinal fixation element to be coupled to the bone anchor, a compression member positioned within the receiver member, and a closure mechanism including an outer set screw and an inner set screw. The outer set screw delivers a distal force to the compression member to fix the bone anchor relative to the receiver member. The proximal surface of the compression member has a shape configured to restrict deformation of the compression member arms including motion of the compression member arms relative to each other. The distal surface of the outer set screw has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the proximal surface of the compression member. |
| US10786278B2 |
Medical device and method
A medical device for grinding substance inside a body lumen includes a rotatable tubular drive shaft, a treatment member connected to the drive shaft, and a tubular member possessing an axially extending lumen that extends throughout the tubular member. The tubular member is mounted on the treatment member and surrounds a portion of the treatment member so that the treatment member is rotatable relative to the tubular member. The treatment member includes a shearing portion, and the tubular member includes a protrusion that projects toward the lumen of the tubular member. The protrusion is located axially in front of the shearing portion and interacts with the shearing portion during relative rotation between the treatment member and the tubular member to shear debris resulting from the grinding of the substance. |
| US10786276B2 |
Medical device
A medical device includes, a vibration transmitting member configured to be capable of transmitting vibration for use in a treatment; a jaw configured to move between an abutted position where the jaw abuts on the vibration transmitting member, and a spaced position where the jaw is spaced apart from the vibration transmitting member; and a cover provided in such a position that the vibration transmitting member is interposed between the cover and the jaw, and configured such that a first distal portion, which is located at a distal end of the cover, comes in contact with the vibration transmitting member, when the jaw is located in the abutted position. |
| US10786273B2 |
Rotation knob assemblies for handle assemblies
Rotation knob assemblies for handle assemblies of surgical instruments rotatably support a laparoscopic end effector relative to a housing of the handle assemblies. The rotation knob assemblies may include friction reducing screws, bearing members, snap rings, and/or bearing assemblies to facilitate rotation of an outer knob relative to an inner collar. |
| US10786269B1 |
Disposable snare and retrieval device and associated method
A snare and retrieval device including a handle section, a cord section attached to the handle section, and a tip section removably attached to the cord section and spaced away from the handle section. Such a tip section is selectively detachable from the cord section while the cord section remains attached to the handle section. The tip section is detachable thereby allowing a surgeon to easily change the snare tip to a bigger or smaller size as necessary during the operation. A user can use one cord section for both removal of a polyp followed by retrieval of the polyp for further examination. This is done by changing the snare member to a retrieval member. The detachability of the tip section allows the device to replace at least two or more separate snare and retrieval devices, thereby reducing cost and time during the operation. |
| US10786267B2 |
Shockwave generating device
The present disclosure pertains to assemblies, devices and systems for shockwave generation and to methods of using the same. |
| US10786266B2 |
Surgical burs with localized auxiliary flutes
A surgical bur including primary flutes and auxiliary flutes. The primary flutes include (i) first clearance surfaces, and (ii) first rake surfaces with first cutting edges. The primary flutes extend from a proximal end of the surgical bur to a distal end of the surgical bur. The auxiliary flutes are localized in central regions or distal regions of the surgical bur. The auxiliary flutes include (i) second clearance surfaces, and (ii) second rake surfaces with second cutting edges. At least one of the auxiliary flutes is located between a pair of adjacent ones of the primary flutes. |
| US10786265B2 |
Methods for less invasive glenoid replacement
The invention features a glenoid (shoulder socket) implant prosthesis, a humeral implant prosthesis, devices for implanting glenoid and humeral implant prostheses, and less invasive methods of their use for the treatment of an injured or damaged shoulder. |
| US10786264B2 |
Percutaneous disc clearing device
A discectomy tool comprising: a) a cannula having an outer surface having a longitudinal bore therein, a proximal end and a distal end; b) a steering wire disposed in the longitudinal bore; c) a flexible, hollow transmission shaft disposed in the cannula, the shaft having a throughbore, a proximal end portion, a distal end portion and an outer surface having a thread extending therefrom; d) an irrigation source fluidly connected to the throughbore; e) a cutting tip attached to the distal end portion of the transmission shaft. |
| US10786257B2 |
Devices, treatments and methods to restore tissue elastic recoil
Pulmonary treatment devices, systems and methods of use are provided which take into account the vast tissue damage of advanced COPD sufferers and provide treatments designed specifically to treat the particularly compromised lung tissues that are present in these patients. These treatments reduce trapped air volume, tension lung tissue and enhance lung elastic recoil. A variety of embodiments are provided, including pulmonary treatment devices that move portions of lung tissue around a rotational axis into a torqued configuration, anchoring such tissue in place for improved breathing mechanics. |
| US10786254B2 |
Through the scope tension member release clip
An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip includes a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of a shaft, wherein the clip assembly includes a capsule releasably coupled to the shaft, clip arms slidably received within the capsule and cooperating with the capsule to provide a first user feedback indicating a decision configuration of the clip assembly and a yoke slidably received within the capsule, the yoke including proximal and distal portions releasably and rotatably connected to one another via a first control wire, a distal end of the distal portion being connected to proximal ends of the clip arms. A second control wire extends from the handle assembly and is coupled to a proximal end of the second portion to move the clip assembly between open and closed configurations. |
| US10786253B2 |
Surgical end effectors with improved jaw aperture arrangements
A surgical instrument that includes a surgical end effector that has a first jaw and a second jaw that is pivotally attached to the first jaw for pivotal travel between a fully open position and a fully closed position by an axially movable closure member. The instrument further includes an axially movably firing member that has at least one jaw engagement feature that is configured to apply additional closure motions to the second jaw as the axially movable firing member is moved from a proximal most position to a distalmost position within the first end effector jaw. When the closure member is in a starting position and the axially movable firing member is in the proximal most position, a distal end of the closure member is distal to a distal end of the at least one jaw engagement feature. |
| US10786248B2 |
Intra dermal tissue fixation device
A device is disclosed for the securement of dermal tissues. The device provides approximation and eversion of the tissue as well as the placement of a fixation element that bridges a wound. The fixation element may be produced in several fixed or dynamic configurations that may or may not alter the ability to engage tissue in response to stresses placed upon the fixation member post-deployment. The delivery device inserts the fastener percutaneously through the epidermis into the sub-dermal position without entering the wound margins with any part of the approximation portion of the delivery device. |
| US10786247B2 |
Surgical braid having alternate cores
A surgical braid comprising a plurality of fibers arranged in a tubular braid, the tubular braid comprising an outer wall and at least first and second sections, the first section having a first core and the second section having a second core; and the plurality of fibers comprising a fiber having first color, the fiber having a first color being braided into the outer wall of the first section and forming at least art of the second core in the second section. |
| US10786246B2 |
Swaging systems for attaching surgical needles to sutures and testing attachment strengths
A swaging system for attaching surgical needles to sutures and testing the attachment strength includes a bottom swaging die and a top swaging die that is configured to move up and down along a swaging axis that is in alignment with the bottom swaging die. The bottom swaging die includes a swaging tool mounted thereon that extends toward the top swaging die along the swaging axis. The swaging tool includes an upper end having a top surface with a swaging notch for swaging a needle to a suture to form an armed surgical needle, and a testing notch, adjacent the swaging notch, for conducting a pull test on the armed surgical needle. |
| US10786242B2 |
Shapeable passer for surgical cable or suture
A shapeable passer for surgical cable or suture is made from a flexible tubular extrusion which includes at least one lumen arranged to receive the leading end of a surgical cable or suture, and at least one lumen arranged to contain a malleable stiffener element. The lumens and stiffener element are arranged parallel to each other and lengthwise along longitudinal axis of the extrusion, such that the malleable stiffener element enables the malleable portion of the passer to be shaped as desired. The leading ends of the lumens are preferably sealed, capped or tipped, while the trailing ends of the lumens arranged to receive the surgical cables or sutures are preferably flared to facilitate manual insertion of the cables or sutures. |
| US10786241B2 |
Knot-tying device and knot-tying system with knot-tying device
The present disclosure discloses a knot-tying device and a knot-tying system with the knot-tying device. The knot-tying device comprises a shear knife provided at a front end of a driving rod. Hilts of the shear knife (18) are opened by an elastic member, and the hilts are pressed by the driving rod to close and cut a suture. The shear knife is used as a substitute for a cutter in the related art, and is driven to close by the driving rod so as to realize a shearing function. When the suture is cut off by the shear knife, a requirement for sharpness of blades are greatly reduced, and the blades are able to be realized by a common processing method, thereby greatly reducing cost while ensuring reliability. In addition, abrasion on the blades from the suture is reduced, thereby greatly prolonging the service life of the product. |
| US10786239B2 |
Methods and procedures for ligament repair
Methods and devices for the repair of a ruptured ligament using a scaffold device are provided. Aspects of the invention may include a scaffold attached by one or more sutures to one or more anchors. In aspects of the invention, the anchors may be secured to a bone near or at the repair site. |
| US10786234B2 |
Suture anchor assembly with universal inserter device
An inserter device that has a driver, a removable inserter tip (or plurality of inserter tips) and a cannulation device slidable over the inserter tip is provided, wherein the removable inserter tip is provided as an interchangeable component of the device, one configuration of the interchangeable inserter tip being of a substantially hexagonal cross-sectional shape (suitable for accommodating a screw-in fixation device (screw), and another configuration of the interchangeable inserter tip being of a substantially circular cross-sectional shape (suitable for accommodating a push-in anchor). A suture anchor assembly has the inserter device that is used with a plug-in anchor, a screw-in anchor, or interchangeably with a plug-in or screw-in anchor, is also disclosed. A method for assembling the suture anchor assembly as well as a method of using the surgical assembly for tissue repair are also provided. |
| US10786232B2 |
Methods and procedures for ligament repair
Methods and devices for the repair of a ruptured ligament using a scaffold device are provided. Aspects of the invention, may include a scaffold attached by a suture to an anchor. In aspects of the invention, the anchor may be secured to a bone near or at the repair site. |
| US10786228B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, sound velocity determining method, and recording medium
In the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, the method of determining the sound velocity, and the program recorded in a recording medium, a probe is made transmit an ultrasonic beam a plurality of times so as to form a predetermined transmission focus point, an analog element signal output by the probe is A/D converted into the first element data, the second element data corresponding to any one of a plurality of the first element data is generated, and the second element data is used to determine the sound velocity in an inspection object, whereby the sound velocity of the ultrasonic waves in the inspection object can be accurately determined without decreasing the frame rate. |
| US10786224B2 |
Biopsy devices and methods of use thereof
A biopsy device includes an ultrasonic probe, a display, an actuator, and a needle assembly. The display is associated with the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is configured to send a signal to the display to generate an image on the display. The needle assembly is coupled to the actuator and is at least partially disposed within a channel defined in the ultrasonic probe. The actuator is configured to move the needle assembly in a distal direction relative to the ultrasonic probe and through the channel of the ultrasonic probe from a retracted position to a deployed position. |
| US10786223B2 |
Method and apparatus for automated ultrasonic doppler angle and flow velocity estimation
Disclosed is an ultrasound device for measuring blood flow velocity in a blood vessel of a subject without imaging functionality in the device. The measurement depends upon reflections of a collimated beam of ultrasound from a subject's body part. Received electrical signals representative of the reflected ultrasound energy is used for generating a representation of blood flow at a plurality of predetermined locations in the volume and calculating a first blood flow velocity at each of the locations. The representation of flow is used for delineating the blood flow in the blood vessel in the volume. An angle calculating unit calculates the Doppler angle between the direction of the radiated collimated beam in the delineated blood flow at each point. A velocity calculator calculates a second blood flow velocity at the plurality of points based on the calculated first velocities and the calculated angle at the point. |
| US10786221B2 |
Radiation imaging apparatus, radiation imaging system, and method for controlling radiation imaging system
A radiation imaging apparatus includes: a detection unit configured to detect emitted radiation and output radiation image data; a clock control unit that has an internal clock and is configured to control a timing at which the detection unit is driven, based on time information of the internal clock; and a communication unit configured to transmit and receive data through a network, wherein the communication unit, if a communication traffic of the radiation image data is at a threshold or less, transmits the time information to a control apparatus that is connected through the network, and the clock control unit corrects the time information of the internal clock using time information that is a reply from the control apparatus to the time information. |
| US10786220B2 |
Device for imaging an object
The invention relates to a device (10) for imaging of an object (30), an X imaging system (1) for imaging of an object (30), a method for imaging of an object (30), a computer program element for controlling such device or system for performing such method and a computer readable medium having stored such computer program element. The device (10) comprises a provision unit (11) and a processing unit (12). The provision unit (11) is configured to provide position and orientation data of an object (30) to be imaged and to provide position and orientation data of an imaging unit (20) relative to a region of the object (30) and adjusted for a subsequent imaging of the region. The processing unit (12) is configured to combine the position and orientation data of the object (30) and the position and orientation data of the imaging unit (20) to determine the region to be subsequently imaged and to set at least one imaging parameter of the imaging unit (20) based on the determined region to be subsequently imaged. |
| US10786216B2 |
Independently rotatable detector plate for medical imaging device
A real-time fluoroscopic imaging system includes a collimator and a detector which are rotationally movable independent of the support assembly, e.g., c-arm, to which they are mounted. Rotational movement of the collimator and the detector are coordinated such that the orientation of the detector with respect to the collimator does not change. The collimator may include a geared flange member to facilitate rotation, and may be a single molded piece formed of a plastic such as tungsten polymer material. The system may also include a plurality of interchangeable collimators characterized by different shapes. A display is provided to present an image to an operator, and image orientation logic displays a target anatomy in a selected orientation regardless of orientation of the target anatomy relative to the detector, and regardless of rotation of the detector. |
| US10786214B2 |
Dental X-ray sensor holder and dental X-ray sensor sheath therefor
A dental x-ray sensor holder 1 and sheath 4 for affixing a sensor to a backing plate 2 of the holder 1. The dental x-ray sensor holder 1 and sheath 4 generally includes a sensor holder 1 with a backing plate 2, having one or more spring arms 3, and affixed to or formed contiguously with a proximal end of a bite block 9 of the holder 1. It also includes a sensor sheath adapted to secure a sensor to the backing plate for X-ray acquisition. |
| US10786212B1 |
System and method of helical cardiac cone beam reconstruction
A computed tomography (CT) system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening to receive an object to be scanned, an x-ray tube, a pixelated detector positioned on the rotatable gantry to receive the x-rays from the x-ray tube, and a computer programmed to acquire helical CT data, determine a sunrise (SR) view position for each pixel within a SR index image, and determine a sunset (SS) view position for each pixel within a SS index image, for a given reference image slice, wherein the SR view position is a first angle of an illumination range for a voxel and the SS view position is a last angle of the illumination range for the voxel, for all slices, rotate the SR index image and the SS index image through a projection index, and reconstruct an image based on the rotated SR index image and the SS index image. |
| US10786211B2 |
Monitoring, predicting and treating clinical episodes
Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for use with a plurality of clinicians. The apparatus includes a patient-monitoring system, including a plurality of clinical sensors, configured to detect physiological parameters of respective patients, and to generate respective sensor signals in response thereto. At least one output unit is configured to generate an output to clinicians who are caring for the patients, in response to the sensor signals. A monitoring system (a) analyzes clinician performance in responding to the output of the output unit, and (b) generates an indication of a performance level of the clinicians in response to the analyses. Other applications are also described. |
| US10786210B1 |
System for monitoring incontinent patients
A method of adding sensing of moisture and other characteristics into a garment such as a diaper, incontinence garment, brief, or underwear is disclosed. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection, low per unit cost, and wide-scale data analysis of groups of patients. The embodiments place various forms of electrodes within a garment, and measuring the electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the garment has contacted moisture. The embodiments herein could be used for sensing incontinence, sensing perspiration, and detecting failure of protective garments, among other purposes. The target moisture is urine and feces; however, other sources of body moisture can also be sensed. A specialized mesh network achieves accuracy of the information obtained, as well as redundancy and timely updating of that information. |
| US10786206B1 |
Calibration of a wearable medical device
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and/or devices for alerting a user of a change in a medical condition. The methods, systems, apparatuses, and/or devices may include a first sensor configured to measure a first physiological characteristic of a user to obtain a first set of physiological data for a physiological condition. The methods, systems, apparatuses, and/or devices may include a processing device configured to: receive a second set of physiological data for the physiological condition; determine a unique physiological characteristic of the user based on the second set of physiological data; determine a unique baseline for the unique physiological characteristic of the user based on the second set of physiological data; determine a relative physiological measurement for the physiological condition based on the first set of physiological data; and provide an alert to the user or a third party. |
| US10786204B2 |
Electronic device
According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes an attaching member and a sensing circuit. The attaching member includes a face configured to be attached to a detection target. The sensing circuit includes a sensing interface provided on the face. The sensing circuit is configured to obtain information related to a contact state between the sensing interface and the detection target from the sensing interface. |
| US10786201B2 |
Methods for detecting heart rate, respiration, and oxygen saturation and uses thereof
This invention generally relates to methods useful for measuring heart rate, respiration conditions, and oxygen saturation and a wearable device that incorporate those methods with a computerized system supporting data collection, analysis, readout and sharing. Particularly this present invention relates to a wearable device, such as a wrist watch or ring, for real time measuring heart rate, respiration conditions, and oxygen saturation. |
| US10786199B1 |
Movement disorder continuous monitoring and therapy system
The present invention relates to a movement disorder monitor, and a method of measuring the severity of a subject's movement disorder. The present invention additionally relates to a treatment delivery system for treating a subject in response to changes in the severity of a subject's symptoms. The present invention further provides for a system and method, which can accurately quantify symptoms of movement disorders, utilizing continuously obtained kinetic information to be analyzed, accurately distinguishing between symptoms of movement disorders and activities of daily living, relating quantified symptoms to a standard clinical rating scale, and correlating a subject's symptoms with certain physiological and environmental factors. The present invention still further provides for home monitoring of symptoms in subjects with these movement disorders in order to capture the complex fluctuation patterns of the disease over the course of days, weeks, months, or years. |
| US10786197B2 |
Evaluation method for site of color irregularity and color irregularity site evaluation apparatus
An evaluation method of evaluating a color irregularity site (a blemish) includes a color irregularity site detection step (step S102) of detecting a plurality of color irregularity sites respectively from a first skin image and a second skin image different from the first skin image, a gravity center position calculation step (step S108) of calculating gravity center positional coordinates of the color irregularity sites respectively for the first skin image and the second skin image, and a matching process step (step S110) of matching the plurality of color irregularity sites included in the first skin image with the plurality of color irregularity sites included in the second skin image based on the calculated gravity center positional coordinates of the color irregularity sites. |
| US10786190B2 |
Analyte sensor and apparatus for insertion of the sensor
An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided. |
| US10786189B2 |
Transdermal analyte sensing device
There is disclosed a transdermal analyte sensor device. The device includes a sensor cartridge having a membrane permeable to a target analyte transdermally received from a subject, a reservoir containing a fluid to receive the target analyte through the membrane and an enzyme to react with the target analyte to form a byproduct, a working electrode to generate an electrical current based on a concentration of a byproduct, and a cartridge electrical contact to transmit the electrical current. The device also includes a device body having a device electrical contact to receive the electrical current from the cartridge electrical contact, a transmitter to transmit a signal based on the electrical current to a monitoring device, and a cartridge receptacle to receive the sensor cartridge and position the membrane to contact skin of the subject. |
| US10786188B1 |
Real-time and label free analyzer for in-vitro and in-vivo detection of cancer
A method for in-vivo cancer diagnosis within a living tissue. The method includes preparing an electrochemical probe by fabricating three integrated electrodes via coating a layer of vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (VAMWCNTs) on tips of three electrically conductive biocompatible needles, putting the tips of the three integrated electrodes in contact with a portion of the living tissue by inserting the tips of the three integrated electrodes into the portion of the living tissue, recording an electrochemical response from the portion of the living tissue, where the electrochemical response may include a cyclic voltammetry (CV) diagram with an oxidation current peak corresponding to a hypoxic glycolysis chemical reaction in biological cells within the portion of the living tissue, and detecting a cancer-involving status of the portion of the living tissue based on the oxidation current peak. |
| US10786181B1 |
Goniometer
A device and method for measuring the angle and range of motion of a body joint used in the course of medical treatment. Index marks are placed on the limbs of the patient that correspond to registration indicators on the arms of the device. This allows consistent application of the device in measurement sessions over time to ensure consistent measurements of the joint. A fixed display and a wireless broadcast of the angle are for reading the angles of the joint. |
| US10786179B2 |
Breathing gas measuring device
A respiratory air measuring device is provided through which a measuring air stream flows for measuring at least one component of the respiratory air of a patient. The respiratory air measuring device includes a sensor device and a flow generator disposed downstream for generating a measuring air stream. A flow nozzle is disposed in a channel portion to affect flow, wherein a generator air stream coming from the flow nozzle creates the measuring air stream. The respiratory air measuring device may be partially disassembled for effective cleaning. |
| US10786174B2 |
System and method for adjusting the intensity of sensory stimulation during sleep based on sleep spindles
The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to adjust an intensity of sensory stimulation delivered to a subject during a sleep session based on sleep spindles in the subject during the sleep session. The system is configured to adjust the intensity of the stimulation based on a sleep spindle frequency and/or a sleep spindle density. The system is configured to determine a recent spindle density and/or a recent spindle frequency for a recent period of time during the sleep session based on detected sleep spindles, and to determine a previous spindle density and/or a previous spindle frequency for a previous period of time during the sleep session based on the detected sleep spindles. The system controls the intensity of sensory stimulation provided to the subject based on a comparison of the previous spindle density to the recent spindle density and/or the previous spindle frequency to the recent spindle frequency. |
| US10786173B2 |
Similarity evaluation method using brain waves, evaluation device, evaluation system, and program
Provided are a method, a device, a system, and a program for evaluating similarity of brain activity with respect to an object to be evaluated, using data obtained by a simple measurement of brain waves. Brain wave data related to cognitive processing with respect to a plurality of sensory stimuli are dimensionally compressed, and a distribution of the object to be evaluated is displayed on a two-dimensional plane or three-dimensionally. In this way, similarity of brain information with respect to the plurality of sensory stimuli is evaluated, and the similarity is visualized. The brain wave data related to the cognitive processing include brain wave data upon selection of a stimulus as a target, and brain wave data caused by a non-target stimulus event. |
| US10786172B2 |
Systems and methods for atrial arrhythmia detection
Systems and methods for detecting atrial arrhythmias such as atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT) are described herein. An AT detection system may include a heart rate detector circuit configured to detect, from a physiological signal, representative ventricular heart rates within heart rate analysis windows. An atrial tachyarrhythmia detector circuit may perform an initial rate detection using a first ventricular heart rate statistic generated from the representative ventricular heart rates, and to perform a sustained arrhythmia detection using one or more second ventricular heart rate statistics generated within a second plurality of heart rate analysis windows during a specific duration. An AT event is detected if the second ventricular heart rate statistics satisfy a specific condition throughout the specific duration. The AT detection system may include an output unit that may output the detected AT to a user or a process. |
| US10786169B2 |
Bio-processor for measuring each biological signals and wearable device having the same
A wearable device includes a case, a bio-processor embedded in the case, and a plurality of electrodes connected to the bio-processor. The bio-processor is configured to selectively and respectively operate the electrodes as sensing electrodes and sourcing electrodes in response to a selection signal. The selected one/ones of the electrodes operated as sensing electrodes which pick up a biological signal from (e.g. biological activity or a biological condition of) the wearer. The selected one/ones of the electrodes operated as sourcing electrodes supply current to the wearer regulated to cause the desired biological signal to be picked up by the sensing electrode(s). |
| US10786168B2 |
Systems and methods for analyzing electrophysiological data from patients undergoing medical treatments
Systems and methods for analyzing electrophysiological signals acquired from a subject are provided. In some aspects, a method includes receiving electrophysiological signals acquired from a subject using one or more sensors, and assembling a set of time-series data using the acquired electrophysiological signals. The method also includes analyzing the set of time-series data using a state-space multi-taper framework to generate spectral information describing the electrophysiological signals, and determining a brain state of the subject using the spectral information. The method further includes generating a report indicative of the determined brain state. |
| US10786166B2 |
Mapping of activation wavefronts
In one embodiment, a cardiac mapping system includes a medical examination device to capture data over time at multiple sample locations over a surface of at least one chamber of a heart, a display screen, and processing circuitry to process the captured data to determine a description of a propagation of activation wavefronts associated with activation times over the surface of the at least one chamber of the heart, calculate activation wavefront propagation path traces wherein each path trace describes a point on one activation wavefront being propagated over the surface of the at least one chamber of the heart according to an advancement of the activation wavefront such that the path traces describe the propagation of different points according to corresponding activation wavefronts, prepare a visualization showing the path traces on a representation of the at least one chamber, and render the visualization to the display screen. |
| US10786163B2 |
Blood pressure measurement devices and methods
Devices and methods for monitoring blood pressure with a wearable device, which includes a contact member that concentrates radially directed tissue movement produced by arterial motion into a relatively small spot to compress the strain device. This concentration significantly increases the sensitivity of the force detecting device and allows further miniaturization of the device. |
| US10786157B2 |
Spectrophotometric sensor
A near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) sensor assembly for measuring a characteristic of a biological tissue is provided. The NIRS sensor assembly includes a light source, at least one light detector, and a layer disposed within the sensor assembly. The light source is operable to emit light at one or more predetermined wavelengths. The at least one light detector has an active area for detecting light emitted by the light source and passed through the biological tissue. The light detector is operable to produce signals representative of the detected light. The layer disposed within the sensor assembly has at least one deflection element. |
| US10786155B2 |
Skull-mounted drug and pressure sensor
A skull-mounted drug and pressure sensor (SOS), a smart pump (ISP) electrically coupled to the SOS and a drug delivery and communications catheter communicating the SOS with the ISP are combined for a first embodiment. A skull-mounted (SOS), a metronomic biofeedback pump (MBP) electrically coupled to the SOS and a drug delivery and communications catheter having a sending and receiving optical fiber communicating the SOS with the MBP are combined for a second embodiment. A third embodiment combines a (SOS), an implantable power and communication unit (PCU) electrically coupled to the SOS, and a drug delivery and communications catheter for communicating the SOS with the PCU and for communicating the exterior source of the drug to the SOS. A fourth embodiment combines a ventricular catheter with a CSF accessible chamber and drug delivery port; and an implantable stand-alone skull-mounted drug and pressure sensor (SPS). |
| US10786152B2 |
Pupilary screening system and method
A method of screening a pupil of a subject to determine whether the pupil reflex resembles a canonical pupil reflex is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of stimulating the pupil with a stimulus source, such as a pupilometer and determining whether one of various pupillary response conditions is met. |
| US10786151B2 |
Ophthalmic instrument having multiple measurement units
An ophthalmic instrument includes a carrier positionable relative to a test subject, and first and second measurement units mounted on the carrier by corresponding first and second parallelogram linkages. The first measurement unit, for example an autorefractor/keratometer, performs a first type of ophthalmic measurement, and is guided by the first parallelogram linkage to move relative to the carrier simultaneously in forward and downward directions from an idle position to a measurement position. The second measurement unit, for example a tonometer, performs a second type of ophthalmic measurement, and is guided by the second parallelogram linkage to move relative to the carrier simultaneously in forward and upward directions from an idle position to a measurement position. The first and second measurement units may each have a respective optical axis which aligns with a fixed measurement axis of the carrier when the measurement unit is in its measurement position. |
| US10786148B2 |
Tube thoracostomy using an optical trocar
Systems and methods that can improve the safety and efficacy of chest tube thoracostomy are described. For example, this document provides systems and methods that facilitate direct visual confirmation of the proper placement of a chest tube within the thoracic space. |
| US10786147B2 |
Treating prostate disorders
A system for controlling a pressure inside a bladder through an endoscope, where the distal end portion of the endoscope is located inside the bladder and the endoscope has an inlet port through which fluid to enter the bladder and an outlet port through which fluid in the bladder to exit the bladder. The system includes one or more processors that receive a first signal from a first pressure sensor installed in a first fluid passageway that is in fluid communication with the inlet port; receives a second signal from a second pressure sensor installed in a second fluid passageway that is in fluid communication with the outlet port; and based on at least one of the first and second signals, actuates a valve installed in the first fluid passageway of fluid so as to adjust the flow rate into the bladder through the inlet port. |
| US10786142B2 |
Surgical instrument having working channels, each having a profile edge
A surgical instrument, such as an ureteroscope. The surgical instrument including an elongated shaft tube with at least two working channels arranged in an interior of the shaft tube. In at least a distal end area of the shaft tube, the at least two working channels, in cross-section, each have a profile edge. |
| US10786140B2 |
Endoscope having operation wire with stretchable coating member
An endoscope includes a standing base in a tip portion body, an operation wire of which a tip side is connected to the standing base, and a stretchable coating member that covers the operation wire along an extending direction of the operation wire and so as to allow the operation wire to be relatively movable over the entire region from a connection portion between the standing base and the operation wire to an operation wire-guide passage. A tip of the coating member and the standing base are liquid-tightly fixed to each other, and a base end of the coating member and the operation wire-guide passage are liquid-tightly fixed to each other, and the coating member is disposed at a position where a moving path of the coating member and a moving path of a treatment tool led from a treatment tool-guide passage do not interfere with each other. |
| US10786139B2 |
Mirror sucker having a solid mirror
A dental mirror sucker (10) for extracting liquids and particles from an oral cavity of a patient, having a hollow base body (12), which has an outer surface (16), an inner surface (14), a longitudinal axis (X-X) and a suction opening (20), wherein the inner surface (14) has a mirror (22) which can be observed through the suction opening (20) and the base body (12) is formed from a first base body part (32) and a second base body part (34), which are connected to each other. The mirror sucker (10) is characterized in that the mirror (22) is held in a mirror receptacle (48) of the first base body part (32) having an opening (28), the inner wall (30) of which forms an upper support shoulder (40), which contacts an outer wall (36) of the mirror (24), wherein the upper support shoulder (40) is formed by the first base body part (32) and encloses the entire outer circumference of the mirror (22); the opening (28) of the first base body part (34) tapers from a base body bottom side (42) in the direction of the suction opening (20) and has a diameter on the side thereof facing the base body bottom side (42) which is larger than the diameter of the mirror (22); and the two base body parts (32, 34) are connected to each other without a gap such that together they form the base body (12) in one piece. |
| US10786137B2 |
Determining whether process water has been added to a sump of an appliance for washing and rinsing goods during interruption of appliance operation
Provided herein is a method performed by an appliance for washing and rinsing goods of detecting process water added to a sump of the appliance during interruption of operation of the appliance, upon recommence of appliance operation, and an appliance performing the method. The method may include detecting process water added to a sump of the appliance during interruption of operation of the appliance, upon recommence of appliance operation. The method may include increasing operating speed of a circulation pump of the appliance to a target speed, measuring an indication of circulation pump pressure or process water flow rate through the circulation pump, and determining that process water has been added to the sump of the appliance during the interruption in case the measured pressure or flow rate is maintained at a sufficient level after the speed of the circulation pump has reached the target speed. |
| US10786130B2 |
Floor cleaning machine
A floor cleaning machine is provided, in particular a hand-guided and/or hand-held floor cleaning machine, including a support device, at least one cleaning roller arranged on the support device, capable of being driven in rotation and provided with a cleaning substrate, said cleaning substrate being made of a textile material; and at least one mouth towards the at least one cleaning roller that includes a first and a spaced second mouth wall having a mouth opening therebetween, wherein the first mouth wall is positioned above the second mouth wall relative to the direction of gravity, wherein the first and/or second mouth wall protrude(s) into the cleaning substrate of the at least one cleaning roller. |
| US10786128B2 |
Vacuum cleaner, battery assembly and charging stand
A vacuum cleaner, a battery assembly and a charging stand are provided. The battery assembly may include a plurality of battery cells, and a battery cover configured to support the plurality of battery cells. The battery cover may include a plurality of partition walls, and each of the plurality of partition walls forms a plurality of cell chambers that accommodate each of the plurality of battery cells, respectively, and at least a portion of the plurality of partition walls are spaced apart from each other to form at least one separation chamber. |
| US10786125B1 |
Sanitizing system for toilet-cleaning implements
The sanitizing system for toilet-cleaning implement is a cleaning apparatus. The sanitizing system for toilet-cleaning implement is configured for use with a cleaning tool. The cleaning tool is configured for use in cleaning toilets. The cleaning tool is further defined with a working element and a handle. The working element is selected from the group consisting of a brush and a plunger. The sanitizing system for toilet-cleaning implement stores the cleaning tool when the cleaning tool is not in use. The sanitizing system for toilet-cleaning implement comprises a container, liner, lid and disinfecting liquid. The disinfecting liquid is stored in the liner. The liner installs in the container. The cleaning tool inserts into the disinfecting liquid stored in the liner. The lid encloses the container. |
| US10786123B1 |
Bath auxiliary device
A bath auxiliary device includes a front and a back communicated via a first through hole, a second through hole and a slot. The first and second through holes are separated for the slot to located therebetween. The slot has one end communicated with the first through hole and the slot has a width smaller than a diameter of the first through hole. A rope fixing portion extends outward from a periphery of the second through hole. When the bath auxiliary device is used with a bath puff, a rope of the bath puff passes through the first through hole. Then a part of the rope is positioned in the slot, and the rest of the rope is fixed to the rope fixing portion by means of winding. Thereby, the bath puff can be easily assembled to and disassembled from the bath auxiliary device, improving convenience of use. |
| US10786119B2 |
Multi-function food processing device
A multi-function food processor, for cutting food, fruits or vegetables into continuous ribbons or strips, having a body base, body shell and upper cover, all configured to removably receive a bowl. The upper cover has an upper cover base, a feeding tube and pusher. There is a drive unit provided inside the body shell and a cutter disk provided between the drive unit and upper cover. The cutter disk has a disk with a centrally located core cutter extending therefrom and a slot extending from an outer edge of the disk to the core cutter that is provided with a shredder. The feeding tube is adjustable between a central position, where the feeding tube is co-axial with the core cutter, and an eccentric position, where the feeding tube is offset from the core cutter. There is a double-faced cutter for cutting different sized strips, including continuous spiral ribbons. |
| US10786114B2 |
Brazza grill
This invention is directed toward a rotating grill with adjustable grills that is both attractive and effective. The various grilling surfaces can be raised or lowered to allow for the different types of cooking that this device allows. A rotating base allows the user of the invention to rotate it, both for maximizing cooking and serving efficiency, and for entertainment of those waiting for food. A variety of side pieces and tables are available to provide more storage space for food and condiments/seasonings, and the base unit may, optionally, have space for internal storage. |
| US10786113B2 |
Scroll-up portable barbeque grill
A scroll-up portable grill assembly, system and method disclosed include grill rods having at least one locking ring disposed on a length of a respective grill rod, each locking ring disposed angularly to the length of the respective grill rod. Also, at least one roller chain is disposed in an angular connection with the grill rods, the roller chain configured to connect the grill rods into a single chain initially resembling a scroll. Additionally, at least one locking rod is insertable through a portion of or through all of the locking rings to give a rigid planar structure to a portion of or to all of the scroll grill. Furthermore, length adjustable legs are attachable to one of the grill rods, the roller chain, the locking rod and a grill rod angle bar termination, the adjustable legs configured to pivot and angularly extend from the grill. |
| US10786110B2 |
Portable heating rod
Provided is a portable heating rod for heating a beverage in a container and a method of using the same. The portable heating rod comprises a handle portion and a heating portion coupled to the handle portion along a longitudinal direction. The handle portion includes a first housing made of a heat insulating material, a control interface, a control circuit board and a power source within the first housing. The heating portion includes a second housing made of a heat conductive material, at least one heating element and at least one temperature sensor. During operation, the heating portion of the portable heating rod is at least partly immersed in the beverage. |
| US10786108B2 |
Method, infusion container, and preparation device for preparing an infusion beverage
A method for preparing an infusion beverage is disclosed wherein a dried infusion substance is applied in an infusion container, the latter being present, in the first instance, in a collapsed state and being extendable into an expanded state, An infusion liquid is introduced into the infusion container, wherein the infusion container is expanded. The dried infusion substance in the infusion container is kept in contact with the infusion liquid, in order to form the infusion beverage, over a contact period. The infusion container is then returned to its collapsed state, at least in part, by compression and, in the process, at least some of the infusion beverage is expelled from the infusion container. |
| US10786105B2 |
Telescoping curtain rod finial assemblies
Finial end cap assemblies for telescoping curtain rods are disclosed. The finial assemblies include an outer finial cover and an inner finial base threadably mounted into each end of a curtain rod. A rotatable end pad is mounted on each finial base. The rods may include telescoping sections that are axially extendable from each other and lockable by a twisting motion. During installation on a support structure such as a window frame or shower stall, the finial cover, finial base and end of the curtain rod are fixed together by threaded engagement of the finial base with a threaded insert inside the end of the curtain rod, while the end pad is freely rotatable in order to maintain stationary contact with the support structure when the rod sections are twisted. |
| US10786103B2 |
Collapsible secured parcel drop box
An example collapsible secured parcel drop box is disclosed and includes a plurality of side panels defining an interior space, a back panel secured to the side panels, a lid movable between open and closed positions over the interior space and a lock assembly disposed on the lid for locking the lid in position to prevent opening of the lid. The disclosed example drop box also includes a bracket temporarily securing the parcel drop box to a fixed structure and an anti-rotation bracket to maintain a fixed position of the drop box relative to the fixed structure. The drop box collapsible for storage and removable from the door when not required. |
| US10786102B2 |
Single hand operated collapsing hanger
A garment hanger with particular ease of use advantage when removing or hanging crew neck or turtleneck type shirts or blouses. The hanger provides an easily manipulated and intuitive mechanism for collapsing the garment support portions of the hanger, thus allowing for simple passage through the narrow neck hole of a garment. The hanger further provides an easily manipulated and intuitive mechanism for returning the folded garment support portions to their extended and supportive positions, which can be done with the hanger enveloped within a garment, thus providing an improved means for hanging some shirts or blouses without the need to feed a hanger up through the bottom opening of the garment. |
| US10786101B2 |
Pillow using magnesium based solid metal particles as filler
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a pillow which enables a user to sleep well. To solve this problem, this pillow uses, as a filler, magnesium (Mg) based solid metal particles which are light and have high heat conductivity to enable the user to sleep well by stably holding the user's head and by increasing heat release property from the pillow. Additionally, the user's head can be stably held and heat release property from the pillow further increases by using a pillowcase which has excellent air permeability and cushioning properties and which has a three-dimensional knit structure composed of two layers of knit fabric including an outer knit fabric and an inner knit fabric and a connecting thread that connects the two layers of knit fabric. |
| US10786100B2 |
Girth-adjustable sleeping bag
A sleeping bag includes a top cover and bottom sheet. The bottom sheet can be secured to a sleeping pad and includes a sheet portion and lateral flaps connected to the sheet portion along opposite lateral edges of the sleeping pad when the bottom sheet is secured thereto. The top cover and lateral flaps enable attachment, detachment, and reattachment of the lateral flaps along their lateral edges to a top cover outer surface along corresponding attachment paths displaced medially from top cover lateral edges, enabling a top cover headward portion to assume wrapped and expanded configurations, and enabling conversion between those configurations. When wrapped, headward portions of the top cover outer surface, that are lateral of the attachment paths, are positioned against the sheet portion; when expanded, the lateral flaps and lateral portions of the top cover extend upward or laterally away from the sleeping pad lateral edges. |
| US10786096B2 |
Photo stand sheet, photo stand, and printer
In a photo stand sheet, the length of the photo stand sheet in a first direction is smaller than that in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The photo stand sheet includes: a frame part having a window part, the frame part having a rectangular shape in which the length in the first direction is larger than that in the second direction; a stand part that is formed so as to be continuous with the frame part and that stands on a ground after the photo stand sheet is formed into a final shape; and a photo part that is formed so as to be continuous with the stand part, the dimension thereof in the second direction being larger than the dimension of the frame part in the second direction. |
| US10786095B2 |
System for glazing an object intended to allow a product to be displayed in a visually attractive way, cooled and/or kept at a desired temperature
A glazing system includes at least one object displaying at least one body to be glazed. The body to be glazed incorporates a sealed chamber extending inside the body, the chamber having at least one inlet situated at the bottom of the chamber and at least one evacuation outlet situated at the top of the chamber. The system includes a refrigeration device having a refrigeration circuit coupled to the inlet and the evacuation outlet. The refrigeration device circulates a refrigerated liquid between the inlet and the evacuation outlet. |
| US10786093B2 |
Product display pusher system
A pusher tray assembly configured to hold product includes a pusher tray including a floor configured to hold the product thereon. The pusher tray including a front wall, at least one sidewall, and at least one back wall. The assembly further includes a pusher paddle having a front face and a back face, a plurality of engagement mechanisms arranged on a lower side of the pusher paddle and configured to secure the pusher paddle to the floor, a plurality of channels arranged in the floor and configured to receive the plurality of engagement mechanisms, and a spring configured to urge the pusher paddle towards the front wall. The plurality of engagement mechanisms stabilize the pusher paddle. |
| US10786092B1 |
Foldable baby carrier
A foldable baby carrier includes a seat cushion connected to the carrier body. The seat cushion includes a hipseat detachably mounted on the carrier body and a cover sleeved on the hipseat. The hipseat includes a support portion and a bearing portion, and the support portion and the bearing portion are rotatably connected to form a foldable body through two switch buttons disposed on two sides of the support portion. A support connection base is fixed on the support portion, a bearing connection base is fixed on the bearing portion. The spring abuts against a switch control lock and the bearing connection base. When a position-limiting block provided on an outer wall of the switch control lock is in an open position-limiting recess, the position-limiting block is stuck by the open position-limiting recess and in an open state. When the position-limiting block is in a folded position-limiting recess, an inclined surface on the position-limiting block and an inclined surface on the folded position-limiting recess are attached together to become a closed state. |
| US10786090B2 |
Mattress for evenly gathering and dispersing human body gravity
A mattress for evenly gathering and dispersing human body gravity comprises elastic surface layer connecting cloth (1), elastic support frames (2), lateral connecting cloth (3), a filling region (4), granular fillers (5), a filler inlet/outlet (6), lower connecting cloth (7), a foot limiting belt (8), a leg limiting belt (9), hip limiting belts (10) and a back limiting belt (11) (“limiting belts” for short). The width of each of the limiting belts (8, 9, 10, 11) is less than that of the filling region. Upper ends and lower ends of the limiting belts (8, 9, 10, 11) are separately connected to an upper cloth layer and a lower cloth layer. When the mattress is stressed by human body gravity, the granular fillers automatically move towards a gravity-free region and fill a gap between the human body and the mattress, so as to provide a larger balanced stress surface for the human body and realize balancing of the human body gravity. The mattress is self-adaptive to a posture of lying on the side or lying on the back, so that no pillow is required. The mattress has functions of improving blood circulation and relieving fatigue of joints and muscles, and can avoid discomfort due to uneven stress. The mattress is partitioned into one or more independent filling regions by lateral upright partitioning cloth (12), so that the mattress can be used by one or more persons. |
| US10786087B2 |
Electric bed with independent adjusting device for waist rest
An electric bed includes a bed board unit, and an adjusting device mounted on a bottom of the bed board unit. The bed board unit includes a head board, a back board, a waist board, a hip board, a leg board and a foot board. The adjusting device includes a driving unit, a support unit, at least one track unit and at least one hinge unit. Thus, the waist board is pushed by the electric cylinder when the back board lies or is lifted, so that the waist board is operated independently and is lifted or lowered freely. |
| US10786086B2 |
Height-adjustable bed
The disclosure relates to a height-adjustable bed, in particular a hospital and/or nursing bed, comprising a bed frame, two bed end pieces, which accommodate the bed frame between said bed end pieces, and two telescopic lifting columns, which each interact with one of the two bed end pieces and have a supporting segment and a moving segment, wherein the lifting columns are arranged on the associated bed end pieces on the outside of the bed by means of the supporting segments of the lifting columns, and wherein the moving segment of a lifting column has a lifting column base, on which a supporting roller that can rotate about the vertical axis thereof is arranged, wherein the distance between the articulation point of the supporting roller and the associated bed end piece exceeds the rotation radius that can be described by the supporting roller about the vertical axis thereof. |
| US10786085B2 |
Modular bed assembly
A modular bed assembly includes four foldable frames each including a first elongated plate, a second elongated plate which is hinged connected to the first elongated plate, and a corner bracing member. In an unfolded position, first and second elongated bodies of the first and second elongated plates form an included angle therebetween. In a folded position, the first and second elongated plates are stacked on each other to define therebetween an accommodation space. The corner bracing member may be connected between the first and second elongated plates to keep the included angle when in the unfolded position, and may be received in the accommodation space when in the folded position. |
| US10786084B2 |
Buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same
A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair for supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a back frame and leg frame pivotally coupled thereto. Buoyant cushions are attached to the frame members to form a chair seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A pair of rear pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies are coupled to the seat frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of recline of the back frame relative to the seat frame. Similarly, a pair of front pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies coupled to the leg frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of extension of the leg frame relative to the seat frame. |
| US10786081B1 |
Connector mechanism for a boat chair, a boat chair incorporating the connector mechanism, a boat including the boat chair with the connector mechanism, and/or methods of making and/or retrofitting boat chairs with the same
A connector mechanism for boats that can be retrofit into existing seats or manufactured therewith which preferably allows a person to recline and lounge in a boat chair that may have previously only been suited for sitting upright. |
| US10786076B2 |
Modular cabinet with hidden clamping system
The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a hidden pin joining system. The hidden pin joining system allows panels of the cabinet to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The different joining pin designs allow for different ways of discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The specially designed drill bits allow the system to work seamlessly. Using CAD/CAM machinery, the drill bits can cut stock pieces that can be taken to installation sites, and formed into custom cabinetry for kitchen, closets, or any other desired shelving units. |
| US10786074B2 |
Work and videoconference assembly
A monitor support assembly includes a base and an upright frame structure i-s spaced forward to the rear of the base that extends vertically upward from the base. The frame structure includes first and second vertical members and a top frame member that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical members. A shroud assembly is mounted to the upright frame structure and includes a first central wall member and first and second additional wall member extending from the first and second lateral edges in the same direction. The first central wall member and the additional wall members form a receiving space. A mounting plate mountable to the rear surface of a displays screen is releasably supported by the upright frame structure within the receiving space. A depth dimension of the receiving space is sufficient to accommodate a display screen mounted via the mounting plate. |
| US10786064B2 |
Process for producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate biomass
The patent application relates to a method of producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomass, wherein the biomass is heated in the presence of a catalyst to release a monomer component from the PHA. |
| US10786062B2 |
Self-inking eyeliner pen and stamp
A self-inking cosmetic applicator pen eyeliner stamp pen. Applicator pen may feature a geometrically shaped stamp pad at a first end and a pen tip at another end. The stamp pad and pen tip are configured to be self-inking with via a reservoir carried within a body of the cosmetic applicator pen. The stamp pads may be formed as a uniform, or complimentary symmetrical shapes to apply a cosmetic material to the skin around a user's eyes. The present invention contemplates a left and a right pen having a stamp pad corresponding to a desired application to a user's left and right eyes. Alternatively, an applicator pen may include an applicator stamp at opposed ends thereof, corresponding to a left side stamp and a right side stamp. |
| US10786060B2 |
Hairstyle enhancing accessory
A hair enhancing accessory is used during formation of a hairstyle such as a ponytail or a bun. The hair enhancing has a base rim which is placed next to or near the head and a body which adds volume to a chosen hairstyle, allowing hair to be positioned around the body. The body is separated into a lower body section and an upper body section. The lower body section and upper body section can combine to form a cylindrical lateral surface, a tapered lateral surface, or even two oppositely tapered surfaces that meet at a midsection. Potentially, a secondary lip can be incorporated adjacent to the upper body section. A hair retaining addition such as a hair band is used to secure hair around the body, and is prevented from sliding by the base rim, the secondary rim, the tapered body sections, or a combination thereof. |
| US10786059B1 |
Hair braiding device
A hair braiding device dimensioned and adapted for enabling the separation of a plurality of braiding hair sections with minimum amounts of tangling and knotting, even when the underlying hair braiding device is moved. The hair braiding device provides a grid of hooks positioned at an operational orientation angle, even as the hair braiding device is movable between a deployed state and a collapsed state for transportation and storage. Thereby the operatively associated hair sections remain in their own spaced-apart relationship relative to each other. |
| US10786053B2 |
Woven material including double layer construction
A woven material including a four layer construction formed by distinct groups of warp threads, and a method of forming the woven material. The woven material may include a first group of warp threads, and an interior weft thread portion coupled to the first group of warp threads. The woven material may also include a second group of warp threads substantially surrounding the first group of warp threads and the interior weft thread portion, and an exterior weft thread portion coupled to the second group of warp threads. |
| US10786051B2 |
Element for slide fastener
Elements for a slide fastener are provided, which have high strength and improved abrasion resistance. More particularly, an element for a slide fastener includes as a base material, an aluminum alloy having a composition represented by a general formula: AlaSibCucMgd in which a, b, c and d are expressed in percentage by mass, a denotes a balance, 0.4≤b≤0.9, 0.15≤c≤0.8, 0.8≤d≤2.0, and unavoidable impurity elements may be contained; and the aluminum alloy containing a precipitate containing Mg and Si. |
| US10786049B2 |
Housing for a belt buckle
A housing for a belt buckle includes two housing halves, which consist of plastic material and are connected to one another, and have a plurality of connecting pins, which likewise consist of plastic material and, for the purpose of connecting the housing halves, each have a first end arranged on a first of the housing halves and have a second end inserted in each case into a mount provided on the second of the housing halves. The housing halves are each covered on the outside by a soft body, wherein the soft bodies each consist of a softer plastic material than the housing halves and the connecting pins. |
| US10786044B2 |
Footwear with protective toe guard and related method
Footwear is provided including a protective toe element in the form of a rigid protective toe guard nested in a recess defined by a sole component so that the toe guard is of a low profile and has an at least partially closed bottom which cleanly transitions to an upper surface of the sole component. The footwear and its components provide impact and crushing force resistance, yet the footwear is low profiled and flexible enough to provide enhanced mobility and comfort to a wearer. |
| US10786037B2 |
Sole structure for an article of footwear with side wall notch and nonlinear bending stiffness
A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that includes a forefoot portion with a foot-facing surface. The sole plate has at least one side wall extending upward from the foot-facing surface. The at least one side wall has a first notch in an upper periphery of the side wall in the forefoot portion. The first notch is configured to be open when the forefoot portion of the sole plate is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range and closed when the forefoot portion of the sole plate is dorsiflexed in a second portion of the flexion range greater than the first portion. |
| US10786034B2 |
Footwear having memory foam
Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring. |
| US10786027B1 |
Helmet vent bezel
A helmet may include a helmet body, a fit system, a bezel, and a hardware retainer. The helmet body may have an outer shell and an energy management layer. The bezel may be separate from the outer shell and coupled to the helmet body at the vent opening of the helmet, encircle the vent opening, and have a hardware opening extending through the bezel and an anchor opening in the bezel adjacent the hardware opening. The hardware retainer may be positioned behind and coupled to the bezel. The hardware retainer may include a hardware receiving aperture aligned with the hardware opening and a hardware retainer cover coupled to a rear side of the hardware retainer. The hardware retainer may further include an anchor recess aligned with the anchor opening. The bezel may be in-molded into the energy management layer. |
| US10786026B1 |
Synthetic braiding hair of differing lengths packaged with a cardioid
A hair accessory includes bundled synthetic braiding hair. The bundled synthetic braiding hair can include a first bundle of synthetic hair stands having a first length, a second bundle of synthetic hair strands having a second length that is shorter than the first length. Other bundles with different lengths can be included as well. A binder can be coupled about a waist of the bundled synthetic braiding hair. When the bundled synthetic braiding hair is folded about the binder, the different strand lengths work to define a substantially cardioid shaped perimeter of the bundled synthetic braiding hair. |
| US10786025B2 |
Wig base and wig
A wig base having a surface portion to which artificial hairs will be planted, an outer frame in which a first string shaped member to which artificial hairs will be planted is placed apart from at least a part of the surface portion, a middle portion in which a second string shaped member to which artificial hairs will be planted is placed in a waveform having apexes located at the surface portion side and at the outer frame side between the surface portion and the outer frame, wherein apexes of the wave-formed second string shaped member at the surface portion side and the surface portion are fixed together, wherein at least at the apexes of the second string shaped member at the outer frame side, the first and second string shaped members are connected such that a relative position of the first and second string shaped members may change. |
| US10786012B2 |
Electronic cigarette, atomizer and airflow regulator thereof
An airflow regulator has a main ring body and a regulating ring piece. The main ring body is a hollow structure and a sidewall thereof comprises an air inlet. The regulating ring piece is disposed on a bottom of an inner periphery of the main ring body. The regulating ring piece is used to deform correspondingly according to a magnitude of pressure of incoming airflows passing through the air inlet. An electronic cigarette and an atomizer having the airflow regulator are structurally novel and convenient to use. The regulating ring piece of the airflow regulator can correspondingly deform according to magnitudes of sucking forces of the user when the user smokes in order to automatically adjust an amount of air intake. |
| US10786011B2 |
Electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette includes a power supply device, an atomizer, a liquid storage structure, a fluid transportation device, a casing and a mouthpiece. The atomizer includes an electric heater and a liquid conduit. The electric heater is disposed around liquid conduit. The liquid storage structure includes a liquid container for storing cigarette liquid. The fluid transportation device includes an input channel in communication with the liquid container and an output channel in communication with the liquid conduit. The cigarette liquid is transferred to the liquid conduit through the fluid transportation device at a certain amount. Consequently, an atomized vapor is generated. The casing has an inlet in communication with the atomizer through an airflow chamber. The inlet and the airflow chamber form an airflow path for an airflow to pass through. The mouthpiece is located at an end of the casing and in communication with the airflow path. |
| US10786010B2 |
Aerosol delivery device with multiple aerosol delivery pathways
The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices and related methods of delivering aerosol to a user. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing providing multiple aerosol pathways having a mouth-end opening through which aerosol can be inhaled by a user, the housing defining a first aerosol delivery pathway in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening and a second aerosol delivery pathway separate from the first aerosol delivery pathway and in fluid communication with the mouth-end opening. An atomizer including a heating element or piezoelectric element and a liquid transport element in fluid communication with an aerosol precursor composition is provided in fluid communication with the first aerosol delivery pathway. A flavorant-infused material is positioned within the second aerosol delivery pathway and adapted to produce a second aerosol upon contact between the flavorant-infused material and flowing air. |
| US10786008B2 |
Electronic smoking device
An electronic smoking device (10) is provided comprising a power supply (18), a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid therein and having a liquid reservoir opening (35), and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir (34) when operated by the power supply (18). Further provided are at least two plates (40, 50) provided with an adjustable spacing therebetween, wherein a liquid flow passage (60) is formed between the at least two plates (40, 50) extending from the liquid reservoir opening (35) to the atomizer (26). |
| US10786007B2 |
Resealable aerosol-generating article
An aerosol-forming article is provided, including an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet; a medicament source and a volatile delivery enhancing compound source disposed between the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet, and a moveable portion moveable between an open position in which the medicament source and the volatile delivery enhancing compound source are in fluid communication with both the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet, and a closed position in which each of the medicament source and the volatile delivery enhancing compound source is in communication with only one or none of the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet. |
| US10786005B2 |
Cartridge and e-vaping device with serpentine heater
A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir. |
| US10786000B2 |
Process to produce a yeast-derived product comprising reducing sugar
Provided is a process to produce a yeast-derived product as well as a yeast autolysate or yeast extract comprising at least 1% w/w reducing sugar based on the total dry matter weight of the yeast extract or yeast autolysate. Also provided is a process to produce a reaction flavour. The yeast extract or yeast autolysate is very suitable for the production of a reaction flavour. |
| US10785997B2 |
Sterilizer having reinforcement rib
The present invention provides a sterilizer which includes a steam chamber comprising a steam chamber upper member and a steam chamber lower member which are bolt-coupled to each other; an inlet door configured to open or close an inlet of the steam chamber; and an outlet door configured to open or close an outlet of the steam chamber, wherein each of the steam chamber upper member and the steam chamber lower member comprises a housing defining a steam chamber inner space and a plurality of reinforcement ribs formed on a surface of the housing at a predetermined height. |
| US10785992B2 |
Heat exchanger and method of making thereof
A heat exchanger includes an inner tube extending longitudinally along a central axis and having an inner surface bounding a product chamber and an outer surface having a plurality of channels disposed at circumferentially spaced intervals in alternating relationship with a plurality of fins about the circumference of the outer surface of the inner tube; and a longitudinally extending outer tube disposed coaxially about and circumscribing the inner tube in radially spaced relationship, the outer tube having an inner surface contacting the plurality of fins of the inner cylinder, the outer surface being welded to the fins at a plurality of weld locations. |
| US10785990B2 |
Dry blend for making extended cheese product
Disclosed herein are dry blends used in the process of making extended cheese products with improved meltability and firmness profiles. |
| US10785989B2 |
Process for removing the fouling deposited in a milk processor unit and a cleaning solution used therein
The present invention relates to a process for removing the fouling deposited in a milk processor unit after a thermal processing of milk or a food product including milk at a T between 80° C. and 150° C. for at least 4 hours, including said fouling proteins, lactose, minerals and products formed therefrom, comprising the step of applying a cleaning solution on said fouling deposited in the milk processor unit. The present invention further relates to a cleaning solution for removing the fouling deposited in a milk processor unit. |
| US10785988B2 |
Poultry defeathering apparatus
A poultry defeathering apparatus comprising a compression plate with a central aperture operationally associated with a hub drive shaft of a feather plucking machine, wherein the compression plate is secured to the hub drive shaft, a finger plate operationally associated with the hub drive shaft and the compression plate, the finger plate includes a central aperture, an annular abutment ring operationally associated with the central aperture, a plurality of finger apertures surrounding the central aperture, a plurality of fingers secured to the finger plate by insertion through the finger plate, with the body extending through a finger aperture, wherein the hub drive shaft is secured to the finger plate and wherein the oversized base of each finger is compressed between the compression plate and the finger plate and a mounting bolt secured on the finger plate within the mounting hole of the hub drive shaft. |
| US10785982B2 |
Crisps and syrup made from low bitter chicory products
The present invention provides a food product comprising at least 1.5%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, or more, by weight total ingredients of a low bitter chicory plant material or flour. The present invention also provides a method for obtaining a chicory product with reduced bitterness, comprising blanching chicory roots or root chips, drying the blanched chicory root chips, and optionally grinding the dried chicory root chips and incorporating it into flour, dough, or other food products. Also provided is a method for obtaining a chicory taproot with reduced bitterness, comprising cultivating a chicory plant at a soil nitrogen level of 150 lbs per acre or less in the upper 3 feet of the soil. |
| US10785978B2 |
Control and repellency of biting flies, house flies, ticks, ants, fleas, biting midges, cockroaches, spiders and stink bugs
Control and repellency of biting flies, house flies, ticks, ants, fleas, biting midges, cockroaches, spiders and stink bugs is obtained by contact of the insects with at least one of the compounds of the structure (I) wherein R is —OH, ═O, —OC(O)R4, —OR6, or —(OR6)2, wherein each R6 is independently an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R4 is a branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbyl group with zero to two double bonds and from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; X is O or CH2, with the proviso that when X is O R can only be ═O: each Z is independently (CH) or (CH2); y is a numeral selected from 1 and 2; R1 is H or a branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group with zero to two double bonds and from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; R2 is H and a branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group with zero to three double bonds and from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; R3 is H, a branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group with zero to three double bonds and from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, —(CH2)nOH, —C(O)OR5, —CH2C(O)OR7, —CH2C(O)R8, —C(O)NR9R10, or —CH2C(O)NR11R12 where each of R5, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 is independently H or a branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group with zero to three double bonds and from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, and n is n integer of from 1 to 12; the bond between the 2 and 3 positions in the ring structure may be a single or a double bond; and wherein the compounds of structure (I) contain from 11 to 20 carbon atoms except where R is ═O, X═CH2 and y is 1 the compounds of structure (I) contain from 13 to 20 carbon atoms, with the proviso that when R3 is —CH2C(O)OR7 R1 and R2 must be H or a saturated hydrocarbyl group with zero double bonds. The invention also includes optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of the compounds of structure (I). |
| US10785974B2 |
Foam formulations and apparatus for delivery
Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used. |
| US10785972B2 |
Inverted horseshoe having adjustable heel wedge and methods of using same
A horseshoe having a front end and a back end includes a curved heel plate disposed adjacent the back end, a pair of side branches coupled to opposing ends of the curved heel plate, a heel wedge coupled to the heel plate, the wedge being translatable relative to the heel plate, a fabric coupled to the pair of side branches and a pair of cushions coupled to the fabric and disposed over the pair of side branches. |
| US10785971B2 |
Horseshoe with dual-sided grooves centered on a bridge for splitting the horseshoe into two halves
Horseshoe comprising two legs connected by a bridge (3), characterized the bridge (3) comprises physical markers (1, 2) provided directly opposite one another in both a support surface (5) and a ground surface (4), wherein said physical markers (1, 2) function as a guide for cutting through the bridge (3) of the horseshoe. |
| US10785967B2 |
Mice with a modified glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase gene
Provided is a transgenic mouse with modified glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase which can be used as a model and screening tool for various aspects of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. |
| US10785966B2 |
Humanized M-CSF mice
Genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein are provided. Also provided are genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein that have been engrafted with human cells such as human hematopoietic cells, and methods for making such engrafted mice. These mice find use in a number of applications, such as in modeling human immune disease and pathogen infection; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate hematopoietic cell development and/or activity, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens of human hematopoietic cells from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy, etc. |
| US10785965B2 |
Automatic grading system for living aquatic organisms
The invention relates to a device, a system and a method for grading live aquatic organisms in fluid into batches by using a central control system (7) that controls the grading process in a continuous manner resulting in optimisation of the grading process, said control system (7) optimizing individual grading components, namely concentration control (3) of fish, pump (4) speed and grader (5) settings, based on a software and a database (8) containing pre-set counting data. |
| US10785964B2 |
Submersible net pen system
There is disclosed herein a submergible net pen system including for receiving a net, the system including: at least four support members; a plurality of span members connecting the support members, wherein the support members and span members collectively notionally define a pen volume; at least one chamber affixed to one or more of the span members and the support members; and at least one compressor in fluid communication with the chamber to selectively inflate the chamber with a gas. |
| US10785962B2 |
Bird feeder finial assembly
Implementations described and claimed herein provide a bird feeder finial assembly. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a finial having a finial body. The finial has a longitudinal axis. A swivel surface is disposed on the finial body, and a neck extends distally from the finial body along the longitudinal axis. The swivel has a swivel body with a proximal surface and a distal surface. A swivel opening is defined in the swivel body. The neck extends through the swivel opening, and the swivel body is translatable along the neck. A hanger is connected to the swivel body. The swivel body translates along the neck towards the first swivel surface into a swivel position when a suspending force is applied to the hanger, and the finial freely is rotatable about the longitudinal axis independent of the hanger when the swivel body is in the swivel position. |
| US10785961B2 |
Bird feeder perch extension
A perch extension for a bird feeder having an elongated perch body that defines a cavity that is adapted to fit at least partially over a perch on a bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally have a support member that is coupled to the perch body, and is further adapted to fit at least partially around the seed container of the bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally define protuberances to provide a snap-fit or press-fit engagement with the bird feeder perch. |
| US10785958B2 |
Handle assembly for leash system
A handle assembly for a leash system includes an outer housing that defines a handle interior and an inner housing that is positioned within the handle interior. The leash system includes a tether. The outer housing can be substantially spherical. The inner housing selectively moves between unlocked and locked positions. When in the locked position, the inner housing inhibits movement of the tether relative to the handle assembly in a first direction but not in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The inner housing can be biased towards one of the unlocked and the locked position. The inner housing includes a tether engager that selectively engages the tether. The handle assembly includes an inner housing mover that is connected to the inner housing so that the inner housing mover moves the inner housing between the unlocked and the locked position. |
| US10785956B1 |
Nursing device
The nursing device is for use with livestock. The nursing device is for use with one or more living cats. The nursing device is for use with a liquid feeding formula (hereinafter formula) for use with livestock. The nursing device is specifically for use with a formula for use with a living cat. The nursing device includes a feline shell, a fluid handling system, and an electrical system. The feline shell is a puppet that resembles a cat. The feline shell contains the fluid handling system and the electrical system. The fluid handling system: 1) contains the formula; and, 2) distributes the formula to the one or more living cats. The electrical system: 1) heats the formula; and, 2) creates audible sounds intended to soothe the one or more living cats. |
| US10785955B2 |
Insect-free pet feeder system
An insect-free pet feeder system includes a feeder assembly having a base, a water-cavity, a pet-food-cavity, a bowl insert, and a water bottle. The feeder assembly includes the base, the water-cavity, the pet-food-cavity, the bowl insert, and the water bottle creating a unitary structure. The base supports the water-cavity, the pet-food-cavity, the bowl insert, and the water bottle. The water-cavity surrounds the pet-food-cavity. The bowl insert is supported within the pet-food-cavity. The water bottle is provided to replenish the water-cavity with water and maintain a water level. The water-cavity creates a moat barrier between insects and pet food stored in the bowl insert located within the pet-food-cavity and ensures pets have access to clean, insect-free food. |
| US10785953B2 |
Method for handling of cheese blocks
A method and device for handling cheese blocks, which in particular can be assigned to a so-called cassette press with round or cornered cheese moulds. A rapid reloading of cheese blocks can be achieved. Compressed cheese curd is released from the inner wall of a mould and after a turning operation is evacuated from the mould, with the mould rotated, lowered and shaken or blown. Before the shaking or blowing, a pick-up plunger retracts into the mould up to the cheese block; the mould is then raised, rotated and guided back into the cheese press. The pick-up plunger with the cheese block is then lowered and the cheese block is fixed in position on the pick-up plunger by a clamping unit, is swivelled through 180° towards a secondary mould and is guided, i.e. pushed into the latter; the clamping unit is then opened and the pick-up plunger retracts. |
| US10785946B1 |
Maize inbred 4AARS4386
A novel maize variety designated 4AARS4386 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 4AARS4386 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4AARS4386 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 4AARS4386 or a locus conversion of 4AARS4386 with another maize variety. |
| US10785933B1 |
Inbred corn line 7MMDX2059
A novel maize variety designated 7MMDX2059 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 7MMDX2059 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 7MMDX2059 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 7MMDX2059 or a locus conversion of 7MMDX2059 with another maize variety. |
| US10785931B1 |
Soybean cultivar 83070909
A soybean cultivar designated 83070909 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83070909, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83070909, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83070909, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83070909. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83070909. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83070909, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 83070909 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10785929B2 |
Line design
The present invention relates to a method for genetically modifying the genome of a hybrid plant by replacing one or more of its chromosomes or chromosome fragments with the corresponding chromosome or chromosome fragment of one or more donor parents. The invention uses the reverse breeding technique to construct a novel type of substitution and introgression libraries that can be used for accelerated breeding and hybrid correction. These libraries and their use are also part of this invention. |
| US10785926B2 |
Solution cultivation method for low potassium vegetable, low potassium vegetable and cultivation device
In a solution cultivation method for a low potassium vegetable, an entire cultivation period from seeding to harvesting is divided into a first cultivation period and a second cultivation period depending on the vegetable to be cultivated. In the first cultivation period, the vegetable is cultivated in a first culture solution containing a first fertilizer for solution cultivation which contains potassium. In the second cultivation period, the vegetable is cultivated in a second culture solution containing a second fertilizer for solution cultivation which does not substantially contain potassium. During the second cultivation period, an air flow is applied at a controlled speed to the growing point of the vegetable. |
| US10785924B2 |
Defrosting machine column fixed support with inclined flat leg
The prevent invention discloses a defrosting machine column fixed support with an inclined flat leg, including a defrosting machine (1), a connecting support (2), a pedestal bolt (3), and a pedestal (4). The connecting support (2) includes an anti-tilting guide barrel (21), a fixed pillar (22), a rib plate (23), and a connecting plate (24). The pedestal (4) includes a pedestal plate (41) and a flat leg (42). The pedestal bolt (3) is used for fixedly connecting the connecting support (2) with the pedestal (4). The pedestal plates are hit into the soil so as to solve digging difficulties and low efficiency of a small diameter mounting deep hole with high accuracy requirements; each pedestal plate is respectively vertically provided with two intersecting flat legs in an inclined mode, thus balancing forces in each direction and stabilizing the defrosting machine column. The holes on the pedestal plates can integrate the soils on the inner side and outer side and two sides into one body, thus stabilizing the defrosting machine. In addition, the connecting support is employed, and standard tubes replace conventional non-standard tubes, thus saving on material cost, and transport and storage are also convenient. The support is simple in structure, convenient to implement, can be applied on pebbled land, not only reduces labour intensity when mounting, but also improves the anti-sinking, anti-horizontal torsion and anti-tilting abilities of the defrosting machine column, improves defrosting machine work reliability, and improves mounting efficiency and economic benefits of the defrosting machine. |
| US10785918B2 |
Device and method for measuring the properties of hay using near infrared spectroscopy on a large square baler
A device and method comprising a large square baler with a pre-comprssion chamber that accumulates hay and moves it into the compression chamber, one or more near infrared specrocopy (NIRS) sensors mounted near the top of the pre-compression chamber, a means to read inputs from the sensors only when the stuffer forks are moving hayfrom the pre-compression chamber into the main chamber and a processor to average multiple readings from the nirs sensors from that inteval. |
| US10785915B2 |
Agricultural bin
The invention provides a transportable agricultural bin for storing and dispersing an agricultural material. The invention also provides a trailer or a vehicle including the transportable agricultural bin. |
| US10785910B2 |
Sensor assembly for a combine harvester screen
A sensor assembly for attachment underneath a screen of a combine harvester is provided with a plurality of sensor units having sensor elements, a plurality of which sensor units are arranged one behind the other within a hollow profile which extends in the longitudinal direction of the screen. |
| US10785908B2 |
Internal combustion engine with integrated connectivity device
A power tool is provided. The power tool includes an internal combustion engine and an integrated device coupled to the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes a flywheel or another rotating component. The integrated device is coupled adjacent to either the flywheel or a rotating component. The integrated device includes a printed circuit board with a wireless communications module and a power generation portion which receives power wirelessly from the internal combustion engine only when the internal combustion engine is operating. |
| US10785907B2 |
Controlling robotic lawnmowers based on fluctuating weather conditions
A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data. |
| US10785903B2 |
System and method for determining crop residue fraction using blind source separation of color images
Described is a system for determining crop residue fraction. The system includes a color video camera mounted on a mobile platform for generating a two-dimensional (2D) color video image of a scene in front or behind the mobile platform. In operation, the system separates the 2D color video image into three separate one-dimensional (1D) mixture signals for red, green, and blue channels. The three 1D mixture signals are then separated into pure 1D component signals using blind source separation. The 1D component signals are thresholded and converted to 2D binary, pixel-level abundance maps, which can then be integrated to allow the system to determine a total component fractional abundance of crop in the scene. Finally, the system can control a mobile platform, such as a harvesting machine, based on the total component fractional abundance of crop in the scene. |
| US10785902B2 |
Dynamic linkage for agricultural implement tool gang
A dynamic linkage for a tool gang on a multi-row agricultural implement. The tool gang can include one or more ground-working or other agricultural tools, which are mounted on a tool gang frame. The tool gang frame is connected to a toolbar by the dynamic linkage, each includes adjusting mechanisms for limiting vertical travel and down-pressure forces applied to the tools. The dynamic linkage is configured for tripping to raise the tool gang for clearing a surface or subsurface obstacle. |
| US10791652B2 |
Systems and methods for heatsink to rail thermal interface enhancement
Systems (300) and methods (1200) for inserting an electronic module in a structure. The methods comprise: sliding at least one glide mechanism on a rail of the structure or a surface of the electronic module as the electronic module is being inserted into the structure; actuating a coupler to secure the electronic module to the rail and compress a thermal interface material between the electronic module and the rail; thus causing the glide mechanism to be retracted into the electronic module or rail while the coupler is being actuated. The thermal interface material first comes in contact with the rail while the coupler is being actuated. The glide mechanism is integrated with the electronic module or the rail and is resiliently biased in a direction away from the electronic module or rail so as to partially extend out from the electronic module in a direction towards the electronic module or rail. |
| US10791650B2 |
Cooling device
A cooling device includes a heat receiver that receives heat of an electronic component via a coolant, a heat discharger that discharges heat of the coolant from the heat receiver, and a circulation flow path through which the coolant flows from the heat receiver to the heat discharger and the coolant flows from the heat discharger to the heat receiver. The heat receiver is provided with an attachment surface to which a plurality of the electronic components are attached, a first flow path that communicates with the circulation flow path, and a plurality of surface area increasing members that communicate with the first flow path and that are provided on a rear surface of the attachment surface corresponding to the plurality of electronic components. |
| US10791647B1 |
Carrier safety device for heavy equipment in an immersion cooling system
A liquid immersion cooling systems can include an immersion tank for housing cooling liquid, and a carrier tray. The carrier tray can include a mounting mechanism to attach one or more electronic components to the carrier tray, one or more handles, and one or more extendable sliders, each having a first connection to the carrier tray and a second connection to the immersion tank. The immersion tank can have an opening that faces upward. In a first position of the one or more extendable sliders, the carrier tray is within the immersion tank, and in a second position of the one or more extendable sliders, the carrier tray is vertically lifted out of the opening of the immersion tank. |
| US10791646B2 |
Multi-directional, low-profile rack mounting system
Systems and devices for mounting servers are provided. In one aspect, a rack mounting system includes a first mounting bracket attached to a rack. The rack comprises a rack front side and a rack rear side opposite the rack front side. The first mounting bracket is attached to the rack rear side. A rail bracket is attached to a server component mounted in the rack. A second mounting bracket comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first mounting bracket. The second end is coupled to the rail bracket. The second mounting bracket comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the second mounting bracket contacts the first mounting bracket. The second surface of the second mounting bracket contacts the rail bracket. |
| US10791643B1 |
Button assembly
A button assembly of the present invention is configured in a communication equipment, characterized in that: the button assembly includes a button, a tray and at least an elastic arm. A surface of the button is recessed to form a holding groove. The tray is disposed with a locking hole and a locking groove. The elastic arm has a pedestal arranged in the holding groove. The pedestal is protruded outward to form an elastic bar. A free end of the elastic bar forms a bump corresponding to the locking hole. An outer edge of the free end of the elastic bar forms a locking block corresponding to the locking groove. Hence, the locking hole and the elastic arm are disposed to provide the button and the tray to be fixed or disengaged, so as to achieve an effect of saving space in assembling of internal components of the communication equipment. |
| US10791638B2 |
Locking device for notebook computer
A locking device for a notebook computer contains: a fixer and a rotatable connection rod. The fixer includes a bottom extension configured to support a bottom of the notebook computer, and the fixer includes a lock body configured to abut against a rear end of the notebook computer. The lock body has at least one orifice configured to connect with a cable lock, and the lock body has a first receiving aperture and a second receiving aperture. The rotatable connection rod includes a rod body rotatably arranged above a keyboard of the notebook computer, a first coupling post and a second coupling post which are rotatably connected with two ends of the rod body respectively. The first coupling post is inserted into the first receiving aperture of a first side of the lock body, and the second coupling post is inserted into a second side of the lock body. |
| US10791624B2 |
Resin composition and film using same
The present invention is a resin composition characterized by being able to undergo elastic deformation, having little residual strain rate and exhibiting stress relaxation properties. More specifically, the present invention relates to a resin composition wherein the stress relaxation rate (R) and the residual strain rate (α), as measured in a prescribed extension-restoration test, are as follows: 20%≤R≤95% and 0%≤α≤3%. |
| US10791618B2 |
Neutron beam source generator and filter
A neutron beam source generator is provided, which includes an accelerator connecting to a beryllium target through a channel, a filter and a collimator. The beryllium target is disposed at an end of the channel and adjacent to the filter. The filter is disposed between the beryllium target and the collimator. The channel and the beryllium target have an angle α therebetween, and the angle α is between 0° and 90°. The channel and the direction normal to the surface of the filter have an angle β therebetween, and the angle β is between 0° and 90°. The cross-section of the channel is not circular. |
| US10791617B2 |
Method of controlling ion energy distribution using a pulse generator with a current-return output stage
Embodiments of this disclosure describe an electrode biasing scheme that enables maintaining a nearly constant sheath voltage and thus creating a mono-energetic IEDF at the surface of the substrate that consequently enables a precise control over the shape of IEDF and the profile of the features formed in the surface of the substrate. |
| US10791616B1 |
Radiation source apparatus
A radiation source apparatus includes a vessel, a laser, a collector, a container, and a cone structure. The vessel has an exit aperture. The laser is at one end of the vessel and configured to excite a target material to form a plasma. The collector is in the vessel and configured to collect at least radiation of a desired wavelength emitted by the plasma and to direct the collected radiation to the exit aperture of the vessel. The container is configured to receive a residue of the plasma. The cone structure is between the collector and the exit aperture and located besides the container. The cone structure includes a first inner sidewall, and a second inner sidewall adjoining the first inner sidewall and closer to the container than the first inner sidewall, and a first baffle assembly on the first inner sidewall. |
| US10791615B2 |
Apparatus for generating X-rays
The present invention relates to an apparatus for generating X-rays. It is described to produce (210) with a power supply (40) at least two voltages between at least one cathode (20) and an anode (30), wherein the at least two voltages comprises a first voltage and a second voltage. The at least one cathode is positioned relative to the anode. Electrons are emitted (220) from the at least one cathode. Electrons emitted from the at least one cathode are interacted (230) with the anode with energies corresponding to the at least two voltages. X-rays are generated (230) from the anode, wherein the electrons interact with the anode to generate the X-rays. First X-rays are generated when the power supply produces the first voltage and second X-rays are generated when the power supply produces the second voltage. The power supply is controlled (250), such that a ratio between the first X-rays and the second X-rays is controllable. |
| US10791613B1 |
Wireless lighting control system with automatic emergency mode exit network protocol
In response to determining that the line power source for a subset or all member devices of a lighting control group is interrupted, an emergency luminaire enters an emergency mode (EM) active state by controlling a light source, via a driver circuit, to continuously emit emergency illumination lighting. Upon entering the EM active state, the emergency luminaire transmits, via a wireless lighting control network, an EM active message to a lighting control group repeatedly at a predetermined time interval. Emergency luminaire receives, via the wireless lighting control network, an EM exit message from another member device indicating to exit the EM active state. In response to receiving the EM exit message from the other member device, the emergency luminaire exits the EM active state by controlling the light source, via the driver circuit, to discontinue emitting the emergency illumination lighting. |
| US10791611B2 |
Light emitting diode (LED) lamp with wireless controller
An LED lamp is provided that is capable of being wirelessly and remotely controlled by an LED lighting control device. The LED lamp includes an antenna on the lens of the LED lamp and is embedded in a raised section of lens material. Locating the antenna in the raised section of lens material allows the LED lamp to be controlled by a stronger control signal from the LED lighting control device at greater distances (e.g., typically greater than ten feet) and does not detract from the aesthetic appeal of the LED lamp. |
| US10791601B2 |
Light-emitting device
A light-emitting device has a stabilizing-current circuit, a current source having a high electron mobility transistor, and a light source electrically connected to the stabilizing-current circuit and the current source. |
| US10791600B2 |
Illumination device control systems and methods
In various embodiments, a control system for an electronic circuit iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from a load to regulate operation of the load. |
| US10791599B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling color temperature
Controlling the color temperature of a composite light source including at least one discrete-spectrum light source is disclosed. For example, the color temperature of a composite light source including at least one discrete-spectrum light source may be determined and/or adjusted based on one or more of the ambient color temperature of a space, the actual temperature of the space, the relative brightness of the space, the occupancy of the space, a time clock, a demand response command (e.g., from an electrical utility), the absolute location of the composite light source, the location of the composite light source relative to other light sources, inputs from a camera or other external devices, the operation of appliances or other machines in the vicinity of the composite light source, media content being utilized in the vicinity of the composite light source, and/or other sensor inputs. |
| US10791598B1 |
Electronic color temperature adjustment circuit
The present utility model provides an electronic color temperature adjustment circuit, which comprises a color temperature control module, a color temperature adjustment module and at least two lines of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with different color temperatures, wherein said color temperature adjustment module is respectively connected with said color temperature control module and said LEDs, said color temperature control module is used to receive adjustment and control information of the user and output pulse width modulation (PWM) signals with different duty ratios to said color temperature adjustment module according to said adjustment and control information, and said color temperature adjustment module is used to change the color temperatures of the LEDs according to the PWM signals sent by said color temperature control module. The electronic color temperature adjustment circuit provided by the present utility model can realize different requirements for two or more lines of color temperatures and can control on-off of the LEDs at the time of color temperature adjustment. The present utility model effectively solves the problem with dazzling and has the advantages such as ease-to-operate and a long service life. |
| US10791595B2 |
Illuminating device
An illuminating device includes: a semiconductor light source; a temperature control unit disposed on the light source for controlling a temperature of the light source to a desired temperature; a dew condensation determination unit for determining whether dew condensation may occur based on at least a temperature associated with the illuminating device and an ambient environment condition of the illuminating device; and a temperature control mode selection control unit for selecting, as a temperature control mode of the temperature control unit, a dew condensation suppression mode in which the temperature control unit has a temperature higher than a predetermined temperature and equal to or less than an upper limit of a usable temperature of the light source, based on priority items of operational control of the illuminating device and characteristics of the light source, to temperature-control the temperature control unit, when the determination unit determines that dew condensation may occur. |
| US10791594B2 |
Light beam direction control device
A control circuit is configured to: change a dispersion state of the electrophoretic particles by controlling voltage across the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode to change a range of exit direction of light transmitted through the light transmissive regions and the dispersion medium; apply direct voltage at a first voltage value across the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode to change the range of exit direction from a narrow range to a wide range; measure luminance of light transmitted through the light beam direction control panel during application of the voltage at the first voltage value; and increase the voltage value to be applied across the first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode in a case where the measured luminance of the transmitted light is lower than a target value. |
| US10791593B2 |
Organic EL display unit, method of manufacturing the same, and electronic apparatus
An organic EL display unit includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a display layer, and a sealing section. The display layer is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate. The display layer includes an organic layer. The sealing section is provided continuously from an end surface of the display layer to at least a portion of respective end surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate. |
| US10791590B2 |
Food product temperature regulation
A temperature regulation unit includes a housing, a conduit, a fan, and a thermal element. The housing has a sidewall with an upper end and a lower end. The sidewall defines an internal cavity. The conduit is disposed within the internal cavity of the housing and defines a passage. The conduit has a first end and an opposing second end. The fan is positioned within the internal cavity of the housing at the first end of the conduit. The fan is configured to provide an airflow to the passage of the conduit. The thermal element is positioned within the passage of the conduit. The thermal element is configured to thermally regulate a temperature of the airflow flowing past the thermal element and out of the opposing second end of the conduit. |
| US10791589B2 |
Sensor circuit and method for compensating for temperature changes
A sensor circuit and a method for compensating for temperature changes are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, sensor circuit includes at least one sensor for determining a measurement variable; a heating structure; and at least one compensation circuit. The compensation circuit is configured to acquire information about a temperature change in an environment of the sensor, and to counteract a temperature change in the sensor on the basis of the information by driving the heating structure. |
| US10791586B2 |
Mobile device and method of pairing the same with electronic device
Methods and devices are provided of pairing glasses with an electronic device is provided. The glasses store identification information and device information regarding a plurality of electronic devices, the device information being usable to pair the glasses with the plurality of electronic devices. The glasses obtain an image of at least one electronic device via a camera of the glasses. The glasses extract identification information of the at least one included in the image. The glasses select the electronic device based on the extracted identification information and the stored identification information. The glasses pair with the electronic device based on the device information of the electronic device. |
| US10791580B2 |
Communication apparatus, communication method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
A communication apparatus that performs first wireless communication in accordance with a Neighbor Awareness Network (NAN) and second wireless communication using a communication circuit common with the first wireless communication is provided. The communication apparatus performs the first wireless communication so as to transmit identification information of the communication apparatus as a predetermined transmission in response to a start of the first wireless communication, and to advertise a service providable by the communication apparatus in response to a response from a terminal apparatus with respect to the predetermined transmission. The communication apparatus performs the second wireless communication to provide the service with the terminal apparatus which has detected the service by advertisement of the service using the first wireless communication. |
| US10791576B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving random access channel
The present invention provides a method for transmitting a random access channel (RACH). Particularly, the method includes receiving PRACH configuration information including information about a slot (RACH slot) available for transmission of the RACH and information indicating a subcarrier spacing for a PRACH, and transmitting a RACH preamble in the RACH slot on the basis of the PRACH configuration information and the subcarrier spacing, wherein the length of the RACH slot depends on the subcarrier spacing. |
| US10791575B2 |
Data transmission method, device and system
Embodiments provide a data transmission method, a device, and a system. The method includes: acquiring, by user equipment, a first preamble corresponding to a cell set of a primary timing advance group of a first base station and a second preamble corresponding to a cell set of a secondary timing advance group of a second base station; sending the first preamble to the first base station, to initiate random access to the first base station according to the first preamble; and sending the second preamble to the second base station, to initiate random access to the second base station according to the second preamble. |
| US10791564B2 |
Channel selection for a wireless access point
An access point is configured to derive signal strength levels from channel measurements, predict future signal strength levels based on the signal strength levels; and select a wireless channel based on the predicted future signal strength levels. |
| US10791561B2 |
Elevation restriction beamforming in wireless systems
Methods, systems, and devices for beamforming in environments with angular constraints are described. A wireless device such as a user equipment (UE) or base station may configure beam parameters based on a sensitivity level of a neighboring wireless device (e.g., a satellite). The configuration of beam parameters may be based on an interference power profile (e.g., threshold(s) indicated by an interference power profile). The interference power profile may specify a mask, which may indicate allowed or unintended directions for transmission or a transmission power mask. A beamformed transmission may be in accordance with the configured beam parameters, which may result in a reduced transmission power in one or more directions, compliance with total power limits, peak power limits, or energy radiated over a period of time, or any combination thereof. |
| US10791559B2 |
Information processing method, user equipment, and base station
Embodiments provide an information processing method, user equipment, and a base station, where the information processing method includes: a terminal sends a random access preamble sequence according to a first coverage enhancement requirement corresponding to a first precision to a base station. The terminal receives a coverage enhancement requirement indication message, wherein the coverage enhancement requirement indication message indicates a second coverage enhancement requirement corresponding to a second precision from the base station. The terminal communicates with the base station according to the second coverage enhancement requirement. |
| US10791558B2 |
Techniques and apparatuses for autonomous resource selection for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) transmissions
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine a limit on a number of resource blocks (RBs) permitted to be used for a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) transmission by the UE; may determine, based at least in part on the limit, one or more parameters for the V2X transmission, wherein the one or more parameters include at least one of a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for the V2X transmission, a number of transport blocks (TBs) for the V2X transmission, a number of RBs per TB for the V2X transmission, or a retransmission configuration for the V2X transmission; and may transmit the V2X transmission based at least in part on the one or more parameters. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10791556B2 |
Techniques for transmitting channel usage beacon signals over an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band
Techniques are described for wireless communication. A first method includes winning a contention for access to an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, and transmitting at least a portion of a channel usage beacon signal (CUBS) over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band. The at least portion of the CUBS is transmitted in a number of frequency interlaces of the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band. A second method includes winning a contention for access to an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band; determining whether the contention is won within a threshold time before a next symbol period boundary; and transmitting at least a portion of a CUBS over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band. The at least portion of the CUBS is transmitted during a preamble including a fractional period of a first symbol period. The at least portion of the CUBS may be based at least in part on the determining. |
| US10791554B2 |
Device provided with a plurality of types of wireless communication functions
A device includes: a first wireless communication interface; a second wireless communication interface; a storage; and a controller. The controller is configured to perform: storing in the storage a center communication frequency of a second communication channel used for second wireless communications; determining a search target distribution, the search target distribution being a range defined by minimum and maximum communication frequencies among a plurality of communication frequencies, the plurality of communication frequencies being at least a part of a plurality of center communication frequencies stored in the storage and being separated from each other by less than a first frequency bandwidth occupied by each of a plurality of first channels; and determining a first communication channel from among at least one first channel satisfying a condition requiring that both minimum and frequencies of each of the at least one first channel be included in the search target distribution. |
| US10791553B2 |
Communication interval configuration method and device, storage medium, and apparatus
The present invention provides a communication interval configuration method and device, a storage medium, and an apparatus. The method comprises: a base station receives an interface communication interval request message sent by a terminal, the interface being an interface between terminals; the base station sends an interface communication interval configuration message to the terminal according to the interface communication interval request message, and the terminal configures a communication interval for the interface according to the interface communication interval configuration message and performs a communication operation on the basis of the configured communication interval. |
| US10791552B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for handling of soft buffers
There is disclosed a method for adapting HARQ buffers in a wireless device (90), said device is adapted for HARQ communication, the method comprising determining (10) a size of a HARQ buffer, the HARQ buffer size being based on a TTI. There is also disclosed a wireless device (90) adapted for HARQ communication, the wireless device comprising a processing circuitry and a memory, said memory containing instructions executable by said processing circuitry, whereby said wireless device is operative to determine a size of a HARQ buffer, the HARQ buffer size being based on a TTI. |
| US10791551B2 |
Construction of transmission patterns for D2D communication
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe apparatuses and methods for selecting or extending time resource patterns relating to device-to-device (D2D) functionality. Various embodiments may include processing circuitry to select a subset of a predefined set of D2D time resource pattern bitmaps and generate a signal having information corresponding to the selected subset of D2D time resource pattern bitmaps. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10791546B2 |
PUCCH for MTC devices
Methods, systems, and devices are described for wireless communication at a device. A wireless device may be configured with a transmission time interval (TTI) bundling parameter. The device may then identify one or more resources for an uplink (UL) control channel based on the TTI bundling parameter (e.g., using either an implicit or an explicit indication from another wireless node such as a serving cell of a base station) and transmit the UL control channel using the identified resources. The device may also identify a downlink control information (DCI) format based on the TTI bundling parameter. For example, a resource allocation granularity level may be associated with the bundling parameter, and the length of a DCI field may depend on the resource allocation granularity level. |
| US10791540B2 |
Method and apparatus for keeping SCG configuration
Provided are a method for keeping, by a user equipment (UE), a secondary cell group (SCG) configuration in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus supporting the same. The method may include: receiving radio access network (RAN) paging message from a base station; determining whether or not to keep a SCG configuration stored in the UE, based on the RAN paging message; and if the RAN paging message includes information related to a secondary base station, keeping the SCG configuration in an RRC resume procedure. |
| US10791538B1 |
Cloud-based data synchronization
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to cloud-based data synchronization. Two or more devices associated with an account in a cloud can be synched. The account is configured to manage publishing and subscription relationships between these devices such that a first device is able to publish data to the account in the cloud, and a second device is able to subscribe to the data from the account. In some embodiments, the account is configured to determine whether the second device has proper dependencies for subscribing to the data, and to prevent the second device from subscribing to the data upon determining that the second device does not have proper dependencies. However, in some embodiments, proper dependencies are automatically satisfied by downloading and installing a tool configured to properly process the data (e.g., execute applications) on the second device. |
| US10791534B1 |
Synchronizing sensing systems
In a message receiver, a receipt timestamp is assigned according to a time of wirelessly receiving a message. Object data about an object is extracted from the message, including a timestamp adjustment for the object from a message sender. An estimated sender capture timestamp is assigned to the object by subtracting the timestamp adjustment and an estimated message transmission latency from the receipt timestamp; a receiver capture timestamp is assigned to receiver object data captured in the receiver. The sender object data and the receiver object data are combined according to the estimated sender capture timestamp and the receiver capture timestamp, thereby generating combined object data. |
| US10791533B2 |
Methods and systems for generalized RACH-less mobility
In accordance to embodiments, a user equipment (UE) may receive, from the source base station, a beam information message comprising beam associated information. The beam associated information may indicate a plurality of beam identifiers (IDs) corresponding to a plurality of beams in the target base station and a plurality of default timing advance (TA)s. Each default TA of the plurality of TAs is associated with one beam of the plurality of beams in the target base station and additional related configurations. |
| US10791531B2 |
Downlink synchronization
The present application is directed to an apparatus for wireless communication. The apparatus includes a non-transitory memory including instructions stored thereon for performing the wireless communication. The apparatus also includes a processor, operably coupled to the non-transitory memory, capable of executing an instruction of receiving a beam sweeping block carrying downlink initial access signals including a first synchronization signal, a second synchronization signal, a beam reference signal and a PBCH monitoring transmission of a downlink sweeping subframe. The processor is capable of also executing the instruction of determining, based on the downlink initial access signals, an identity of the beam sweeping block associated with the downlink initial access signal. A part of the identity of the beam sweeping block is associated with the beam reference signal. The present application is also directed to a method for performing wireless communication. |
| US10791525B2 |
Non-orthogonal multiple access signalling in LTE
The present invention provides a method of operating a non-orthogonal multiple access, NOMA, communications network, the method comprising receiving from each of a plurality of user equipment, UE, devices at least one radio resource measurement report; processing the radio resource measurement reports to select a group of UE devices of the plurality of UE devices as a NOMA group; for the UE devices in the NOMA group determining a set of control parameters for the UE devices; informing the NOMA group UE devices a of the control parameters, wherein the control parameters are transmitted to the NOMA group UE devices using a downlink control information message having a format specific for NOMA messaging. |
| US10791523B2 |
Configuring different uplink power control for long and short uplink bursts
Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a user equipment (UE) to set uplink power control for a long uplink burst and a short uplink burst. The UE receives uplink power control information including a first set of power control parameters for a long uplink burst and a second set of power control parameters for a short uplink burst with the sets of power control parameters being different from each other. The UE configures uplink power control for the long uplink burst based at least on the first set of power control parameters and the short uplink burst based at least on the second set of power control parameters. The UE sends at least one of a long uplink burst and a short uplink burst based on the corresponding uplink power control and sends at least one uplink power-headroom report for the long uplink burst and short uplink burst. |
| US10791519B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating training signal using predetermined binary sequence in wireless LAN system
A method and an apparatus for generating an STF signal usable in a wireless LAN system is provided. The STF signal is included in a field used to improve AGC estimation of a MIMO transmission. A portion of the STF signal is used to transmit an uplink, and can be used for uplink MU PPDUs transmitted from a plurality of STAs. The STF signal that is disclosed is used for a 40 MHz band or an 80 MHz band, is desirably usable for the 40 MHz band, and can be generated based on a sequence in which a predetermined M sequence is repeated. The predetermined M sequence can be a binary sequence of 15 bits. |
| US10791516B1 |
Methods and apparatus for allocating physical resources of a wireless network to client devices
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatuses for improved target wake time (TWT) operations in wireless networks. In some aspects, an access point transmits a trigger frame to stations of a TWT session during a TWT service period. Responsive to the trigger frame, the access point receives respective uplink frames transmitted by the stations. The access point then transmits a multi-block acknowledgment (M-BA) frame with a per association identifier traffic identifier (per AID TID) field configured to indicate whether one or more of the stations are permitted to enter a low-power state before an end of the TWT service period. By so doing, stations that are typically unable to interpret a more data field of the M-BA frame can determine based on the per AID TID if they are permitted to enter the low-power state and conserve power during a remainder of the TWT service period. |
| US10791506B2 |
Adaptive ownership and cloud-based configuration and control of network devices
Methods, systems, and computer program products for cloud-based adaptive configuration and control of a network device include, detecting an access by a user through the network device to a cloud-based service; and responsive to the detected access, configuring the network device to be controlled by the user via a cloud-based configuration controller. Further implementations include, receiving a configuration request from the network device, wherein the configuration request includes access information pertaining to an access made by a user to a cloud-based service; determining a cloud-based identity of the user based upon the received access information; associating the cloud-based identity with an ownership identifier; forming one or more instructions to configure the network device with the ownership identifier as an owner of the network device; and transmitting the one or more instructions to the network device. |
| US10791505B2 |
Server providing list of wireless hot-spots for mobile terminal and control method therefor
Provided is a control method of a server providing information on an optimum AP. The control method of a server includes: acquiring wireless communication connection information of at least one user terminal and location information of the at least one user terminal, from each of the at least one user terminal; when a request for an access point (AP) search is received from a first user terminal, determining at least one optimum AP which can connect with the first user terminal, on the basis of the acquired wireless communication connection information and location information; and transmitting information on the determined optimum AP to the first user terminal. |
| US10791503B2 |
Methods and apparatus for obtaining system message, terminal, and base station
Disclosed in the present invention are methods and apparatus for obtaining a system message, a terminal, and a base station. The method comprises: after a first basic system message of a current cell sent by a base station is received, determining whether a service system message needs to be obtained; when it is determined that the service system message needs to be obtained, sending, to the base station, a system request message for requesting the service system message; and receiving the service system message sent by the base station according to the system request message. |
| US10791499B2 |
System information broadcasting in a wireless network
The invention refers to a method for providing system information to a user equipment, UE (100), wherein a first access node (140a) of a first radio cell selects (S03) a second cell to support the system information broadcasting, and sends (S04) a message to the second access node (140b) of the second cell, wherein said message is indicative of a request to jointly broadcast system information, and wherein said request is indicative of the system information to be broadcasted; the invention further refers to corresponding access nodes (140a, 140b) a user equipment, UE (100), and computer programs. |
| US10791498B2 |
Device and method of performing an access control
A communication device for performing an access control comprises at least one storage device and at least one processing circuit coupled to the at least one storage device. The at least one storage device stores, and the at least one processing circuit is configured to execute instructions of: detecting an access attempt; obtaining an access category corresponding to the access attempt; and performing an access barring check corresponding to the access attempt according to the access category and at least one access barring parameter. |
| US10791492B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring internet connection status in wireless communication system
A method and mobile station in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes determining whether there is a packet that is at least one of transmitted and received for each of time intervals, determining a traffic status of at least one of transmission and reception based on a result of the determining of whether there is the packet that is the at least one of transmitted and received for each of the time intervals, and determining the internet connection status based on the determined traffic status of the at least on transmission and reception. |
| US10791487B1 |
Controlling handover between dual-connectivity service and standalone service, with dynamic handover threshold
A method for controlling handover of a user equipment device (UE) between (i) a first cell site that provides dual-connectivity service on a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT and (ii) a second cell site that provides standalone first-RAT service, wherein the handover includes transitioning the UE from source first-RAT service to target first-RAT service. The method includes setting a handover threshold to use as a basis to evaluate whether target first-RAT coverage detected by the UE is sufficiently stronger than source first-RAT coverage detected by the UE, where setting the handover threshold includes setting the handover threshold to a value selected based on whether the UE has detected that second-RAT coverage of the first cell site meets a defined threshold measurement threshold. Further, the method includes applying the set handover threshold as a basis to control whether to invoke the handover of the UE. |
| US10791479B2 |
Systems and methods for classifying traffic flows to enable intelligent use of spectrum
A base station may be associated with a primary cell to communicate with a user equipment (UE) in a licensed frequency band and at least one secondary cell to communicate with the UE in an unlicensed frequency band. The base station may receive a traffic flow associated with an application executing at the UE and assign the traffic flow to either the primary cell or the at least one secondary cell based on a classification associated with the traffic flow. For example, the traffic flow may be assigned to the primary cell based on the classification indicating that the application is executing at the UE in a foreground state or to the at least one secondary cell based on the classification indicating that the application is executing at the UE in a background state. |
| US10791478B2 |
System and method for optimizing performance of a communication network
A communication apparatus and method are provided for predicting effects of changes in at least one radio network parameter on a cellular network which comprises a processor which is adapted to: (a) select a source cell in a cellular network; (b) select from among a first plurality of cells being neighbors of that source cell, a second plurality of neighboring cells and define a reference cluster that includes the source cell and the second plurality of cells; and (c) use the reference cluster to predict the effects of carrying out one or more changes in at least one radio network parameter on at least one network performance indicator of the reference cluster, and based on that prediction, establishing an expected impact of the one or more changes in the at least one radio network parameter on a cellular network performance. |
| US10791476B2 |
Method and device for performing measurement in wireless communication system
A method by which a terminal measures device-to-device (D2D) resources in a wireless communication system, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving allocated resources for D2D transmission and reception; performing a first measurement on resource regions for the D2D transmission and reception; determining resource regions in which a discovery signal exists, which are estimated on the basis of the first measurement result; and performing a second measurement on the estimated resource regions. |
| US10791471B2 |
System and method for wireless network offloading
Wireless offloading provides tools to a service provider to encourage or direct a subscriber to offload from a first network, e.g., a cellular network, to a second network, e.g., a Wi-Fi network. The cellular service provider can use network data to determine wireless offloading priorities for cellular subscribers on an individual or group basis. The cellular service provider may use wireless network data it has and/or wireless network data it learns about networks from the wireless devices (which may obtain Wi-Fi network data from beacon frames of Wi-Fi networks or active scanning and which may report to the cellular service provider). Each wireless device can be given scanning assignments to ensure that the reporting task is shared among subscribers or adjusted to fill in gaps in data. With the network data, the cellular service provider is capable of generating useful prioritized network lists for wireless devices, either individually or as a group. Preferences can be encouraged in the form of incentive offers to subscribers to, e.g., offload from the cellular network to a Wi-Fi network. Incentive offers can include offers to lower service costs or provide additional or improved services. |
| US10791470B2 |
Radio communication method, radio base station and radio communication system
The present invention is designed to shorten the time that a user terminal takes to detect the common control/reference signals while coverage of the common control/reference signals transmitted from a small base station is secured. As the radio communication method of the invention, a radio communication method is provided in which beam forming information for forming transmission beams directed from the small base station to the user terminal are generated based on position-related information of the user terminal acquired by communication between the macro base station and the user terminal using a coverage carrier and position-related information of the small base station, and the small base station precodes at least one of a common control signal and a reference signal that are common in a small cell based on the beam forming information and transmits the precoded signal from a plurality of transmitting antennas using a capacity carrier. |
| US10791469B2 |
Radio base station, user terminal and radio communication method
The present invention is designed to expand the coverage of reference signals in small cells that are arranged to overlap a macro cell, and, furthermore, reduce the interference between the small cells and improve the received quality of the reference signals in user terminals. The radio communication method of the present invention provides a radio communication method in a radio base station forming a small cell that is placed to overlap a macro cell, and includes the steps of generating a reference signal for measuring received quality, in a first transmission period in which beamforming is not executed, transmitting the reference signal in a narrower transmission bandwidth and with greater transmission power than in a second transmission period in which beamforming is executed, and allocating the reference signal to a band associated with information that is specific to each radio base station forming a small cell, and transmitting the reference signal. |
| US10791468B2 |
System and method for cell placement using end-user-device scoring
A system determines an optimized number and placement of wireless stations based on predicted future demand scoring of end user devices. A computing device calculates a growth projection of mobile devices in a geographic region for a time period; calculates a visiting projection for a peak amount of mobile devices connected to wireless stations in the geographic area and their locations when connected to wireless stations within the time period; calculates an application-use projection for bandwidth use patterns of the mobile devices within the time period; and calculates a network impact projection for an amount bandwidth impact by the mobile devices at each of the wireless stations. The computing device generates a demand score for geographic units within the geographic region, based on the projections, and assigns, based on the demand score, one or more of the geographic units as placement locations for new wireless station during the time period. |
| US10791464B2 |
Method for establishing a secure connection
A method for creating a secure communication session between a user and an application server is provided. The method includes: providing a database associating a plurality of authorized user identifiers with a plurality of security credentials approved by the application server; assigning an IP address to the user; providing the serving gateway with the IP address and the user identifier of the user connected to the core network; checking whether the user identifier of the connected user to the core network is present in the database among the authorized user identifiers; forming a secure connection between the application server and the serving gateway using the security credential associated to the authorized user identifier of the user connected to the core network; and forwarding all packets from the application network addressed to the user via the secure connection to the user and vice versa. |
| US10791463B2 |
Forbidden network list management
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may be configured to include procedures to mitigate denial of service (DoS) attack by a rogue base station when the initial non-access stratum (NAS) messages between the UE and a mobility management entity (MME) is unprotected. UE may maintain a temporary forbidden network list, which resides outside a subscriber identity module (SIM), and update a forbidden network list, which resides on the SIM, only under certain conditions. For example, a visited network, from which the UE receives a reject message, may be added to the forbidden network list on the SIM only when a counter associated with the visited network is equal to a maximum counter value, which is configured by the UE. |
| US10791457B2 |
Using a plurality of sim cards at an electronic device
Apparatus with I/O modules such as a networked security camera with a plurality of wireless connections to continue to use at least one network connection is presented. The apparatus, comprising a plurality of RF units, a plurality of SIM card interfaces, at least one processing unit, at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium and at least on input/output module, is able to continue sending and receiving data through one or more wireless networks using a plurality of RF units. Further, when more bandwidth and/or higher reliability is required, the apparatus aggregates data connections established with different wireless networks. |
| US10791453B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus and wireless communication method
A wireless communication apparatus comprising: a frame configuration circuit that generates a transmission frame including DMG beacons, wherein sector ID fields in SSW fields included in the respective DMG beacons indicate one or more transmit sectors used for directional transmissions of the respective DMG beacons, and a field different from the sector ID field included in each DMG beacon indicates whether or not there is quasi-omni transmission; and a transmission wireless circuit that performs, by using the transmit sector indicated by the sector ID field, directional transmission on a first DMG beacon that is included in the DMG beacons and in which the field different from the sector ID field indicates non-quasi-omni transmission and performs quasi-omni transmission on a second DMG beacon that is included in the DMG beacons and in which the different field indicates quasi-omni transmission, in a BTI. |
| US10791451B2 |
Proximity service discovery using a licensed frequency spectrum
Methods, systems, and devices provide improved proximity services. In one aspect, a base station includes an information generating module and an information transmission module. The information generating module generates control information for causing a mobile device to initiate a discovery signal transmission procedure. The discovery signal transmission procedure allows the mobile device to be discovered. The information transmission module transmits the control information to the mobile device. In another aspect, a mobile device includes an information receiving module, a control module, and a signal transmission module. The information receiving module receives control information. The control module initiates a discovery signal transmission procedure for proximity services responsive to the information receiving module receiving the control information. The discovery signal transmission procedure includes generating a discovery signal allowing the mobile device to be discovered. The signal transmission module broadcasts the discovery signal. |
| US10791447B2 |
System and method for verifying tactical equipment
Hierarchically verifying tactical equipment (122, 124, 126, 128) associated with a group of communication devices (121, 131) including a lead device (111). One example includes validating radio-beacon-associated tactical equipment (122, 124, 126, 128) of each of a plurality of portable communication devices (121, 131) against a set of tactical equipment requirements (302) for each respective one of the plurality of portable communication devices (121, 131), validating an acquired set of available tactical equipment for the plurality of portable communication devices (121, 131) against a set of group tactical equipment requirements (304), responsive to determining that at least one of the plurality of portable communication devices (121, 131) fails to meet its respective set of tactical equipment requirements (302), determining that the plurality of portable communication devices fails to meet the set of group tactical equipment requirements (304), or both, and generating an alert message (703). The alert message may be transmitted to and displayed at the lead device (111). |
| US10791436B2 |
Systems and methods for a vehicle application programming interface
Systems and methods are directed to communication between a vehicle and an entity infrastructure. In one example, a computer-implemented method for facilitating communication from and to a vehicle includes obtaining, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices, a request to establish communication from a vehicle computing system. The method further includes establishing, by the computing system, one or more bidirectional communication connections to the vehicle computing system. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, one or more messages over the one or more communication connections to the vehicle computing system. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, routing for the one or more received messages. The method further includes providing, by the computing system, the one or more messages to one or more clients based at least in part on the determined routing. |
| US10791432B2 |
Communication system of a rescue vehicle
Communication system of a rescue vehicle, comprising a plurality of speech input channels and a plurality of speech output channels, and an interface router connecting the plurality of speech input channels and the plurality of speech output channels in a way that each of the plurality of speech input channels can be linked to communicate with a plurality of the speech output channels at the same time. |
| US10791425B2 |
Mobile tag sensing and location estimation
Apparatuses, methods, and systems for estimating a location of a tag are disclosed. One method includes sensing a first condition of a structure, sensing a second condition of the structure, generating a first set of weighted likelihoods based on the first sensed condition of the structure, wherein the first set of weighted likelihoods includes a weighted likelihood of the tag being at each one of a plurality of grid points within the structure, generating a second set of weighted likelihoods based on the second sensed condition of the structure, wherein the second set of weighted likelihoods includes a weighted likelihood of the tag being at each one of the plurality of grid points, generating a combined set of likelihoods based on the first set of weighted likelihoods and the second set of weighted likelihoods, and estimating a location of the tag based on the combined set of likelihoods. |
| US10791424B2 |
Location-based note sharing
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method that includes presenting a first user interface (UI) and a second UI on a mobile device. The first UI may include a map display and a control to compose a note. The method may include, in response to a user of the mobile device activating the control to compose the note, presenting a second UI including: an input to receive text for the note, one or more controls to select a picture for the note, and a control to save the note. The method may include, in response to the user activating the control to save the note: determining a location for the note using a geo-location sensor within the mobile device, sending the received text, the selected picture, and the location for the note to a server device, and displaying an indication of the note on the map display based on the location determined for the note. |
| US10791421B1 |
Hyper-localization based edge-converged telemetry
Edge-converged telemetry is provided. A system, method, and computer readable storage device are provided for collecting telemetry data from a plurality of telemetry sources in an edge network, determining geolocations of the telemetry, tagging the telemetry with geolocation metadata corresponding to the determined geolocations, correlating telemetry based at least in part on the geolocation, converging the telemetry, and providing the edge-converged telemetry to a client decisioning system that is enabled to use the converged telemetry for making or influencing decisions made by the system. In an example aspect, the decisioning system is configured to make decisions for controlling a device, wherein the decisions are based at least in part on telemetry data. Accordingly, edge-converged telemetry enhance capabilities of the decisioning system by providing data that may have not been previously available to the system and/or by providing a more comprehensive representation of the environment in which the system is operating. |
| US10791418B2 |
Method and system for modeling user and location
A method and system for determining a preference of a user for a location is provided. The preference of the user for the location is determined based on a plurality of users and a plurality of locations. The method includes determining a user-location relation based on a plurality of relations of the users with the locations, determining a plurality of POItags indicative of one or more properties of the plurality of locations, and determining a user-POItag relation based on the plurality of users and the plurality of POItags. The method also includes determining a location-POItag relation based on the plurality of locations and the plurality of POItags, and determining the preference of the user for the location based on at least one of the user-location relation, the user-POItag relation, and the location-POItag relation. The system includes a controller configured to perform the method. A vehicle including the system is also provided. |
| US10791404B1 |
Assisted hearing aid with synthetic substitution
A device and method for improving hearing devices by using computer recognition of words and substituting either computer generated words or pre-recorded words in streaming conversation received from a distant speaker. The system may operate in multiple modes such as a first mode being amplification and conditioning of the voice sounds; a second mode having said microphone pickup up the voice sounds from a speaker, a processor configured to convert voice sounds to discrete words corresponding to words spoken by said speaker, generating a synthesized voice speaking said words and outputting said synthesized voice to said sound reproducing element, which is hearable by the user. Other modes include translation of foreign languages into a user's ear and using a heads up display to project the text version of words which the computer had deciphered or translated. The system may be triggered by eye moment, spoken command, hand movement or similar. |
| US10791397B2 |
Locating method, locating system, and terminal device
A device monitors, by using a microphone array, a sound generated by a monitoring target. In response to detecting a sound signal by the microphone array, the device determines a sound source direction corresponding to detected sound signal according to a sound phase difference obtained by each microphone in the microphone array. The device performs infrared detection in the sound source direction by using the infrared transceiver. The device determines a distance between the monitoring target and the infrared transceiver in the sound source direction according to an infrared detection result obtained by the infrared transceiver. The device generates location information of the monitoring target according to the sound source direction and the distance. |
| US10791393B2 |
Speaker case for a mobile device and speaker system with such a speaker case
A speaker case for a mobile device with a speaker. A protective shell into which the mobile device can be inserted. The protective shell has a rear wall and at least one side wall with an opening for the speaker, a plate-shaped component, which is fastened to the protective shell so as to pivot about a first pivot axis. At least one second plate-shaped component which is pivotally mounted about a second pivot axis on the first plate-shaped component. The pivot axes are preferably perpendicular to each other and whereby the protective shell has a sound channel from the opening for the speaker to the rear wall of the protective shell. |
| US10791389B1 |
Ear-plug assembly for acoustic conduction systems
An ear-plug assembly is implemented as part of an audio system to present a user with improved audio content. The audio system uses an acoustic conduction system to provide audio content to the user using tissue (e.g., bone and/or cartilage) born acoustic pressure waves. The ear-plug assembly mitigates leakage of low frequency components of airborne acoustic waves generated within the ear canal from the ear. The acoustic conduction system adjusts how content is presented based in part on the presence of the ear-plug assembly within the ear. In some embodiments, the ear-plug assembly may include one or more microphones (external and/or internal), and the acoustic conduction system adjusts how content is presented based on the signals detected by the one or more microphones. |
| US10791388B2 |
Shock-mounted and positional boundary microphone
One or more boundary microphones is mounted with elastic shock cords and is mounted within a housing such that the microphone is isolated from other components to isolate the microphone and improve audio performance. Each microphone in a preferred embodiment is angularly adjustable to allow the microphone to be pointed toward a desired audio signal source. |
| US10791386B2 |
Method of manufacturing a composite panel
Embedded lighting, microphone, and speaker features for composite panels are described. An example composite panel includes a plurality of plies assembled in a stack-up, and a trace sheet with electrically conductive traces and a plurality of transducer discs positioned onto the electrically conductive traces at positions such that the electrically conductive traces form an electrical interconnection between selected ones of the electrically conductive traces and associated ones of the transducer discs. The trace sheet is included as an internal ply in the stack-up of the plurality of plies. The composite panel also includes a composite base upon which the stack-up of the plurality of plies is applied, and the plurality of plies are cured upon the composite base to integrate the trace sheet and the plurality of transducer discs into the composite base. |
| US10791383B2 |
Draft beer supply chain systems and methods
Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and/or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink/gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database. |
| US10791381B2 |
Receiving apparatus, transmitting apparatus, and data processing method
There is provided an arrangement which is capable of reliably generating and transmitting viewing information with respect to contents received via a communication route other than terrestrial broadcasting waves. Contents in which a contents ID applicable to the generation of viewing information and viewing information-compatible data such as viewing information destination information or the like are recorded in an electronic watermark (WaterMark) or a sound data file are sent from a transmitting apparatus to a receiving apparatus. The receiving apparatus acquires the contents ID and the viewing information destination information, etc. from the electronic watermark (WM) or the sound data file, generates viewing information using the acquired data, and sends the generated viewing information to a designated address. |
| US10791380B2 |
System and method for providing default selections among aggregated universal program information
Systems and methods present to a user a single option when multiple sources (such as recording, on-demand, live airing, etc.) of a video asset exist in aggregated universal program information. The systems and methods compare metadata from asset variants along with user profile data to identify which option will provide the best user experience for the selected video asset. The systems and methods simplify the user experience to avoid forcing the user to choose between multiple options. |
| US10791379B2 |
Video processing method and apparatus, and computer storage medium
A video processing method, video processing apparatus, and a computer storage medium are also disclosed for implementing a solution for compensating for lost video frames that are lost during transmission. Lost video frame detection and compensation is implemented by separately numbering each video frame, at a data layer of transmission, with no need to perform additional encoding/decoding calculation, and without increasing a load of a server during lost frame compensation. A lost video frame is compensated for by inserting a compensation video frame after the lost video frame is detected, so as to ensure that a total quantity of video frames is not changed, thereby avoiding stalling at the playback end during a playback process because the quantity of video frames decreases, and ensuring smooth watching during video playback. |
| US10791373B2 |
Generating 2D video from 360 video
A semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to aggregate region of interest information for omni-directional video content from two or more sources, select video information from the omni-directional video content based on the aggregated region of interest information, and generate one or more two-dimensional videos based on the selected video information. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. |
| US10791371B2 |
Systems and methods for multi-device content recommendations
Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that provides content recommendations based on recent activity. For example, the media guidance application determines that the user has stopped using the first device and is using the second device. In response, the media guidance application retrieves, from memory, a length of time that the user has consumed media on the first device. The media guidance application then determines the time interval when the user was consuming media on the first device. Next, media content is determined that the user consumed on the first device during the time interval. The media guidance application then determines a characteristic of the consumed media content and recommends media content on a second device based on the characteristic. |
| US10791370B1 |
Content recommendation based on game progress
Systems and methods for recommending content based on gaming progress are disclosed herein. A gaming log, which is generated based on performance of a video game using a computing device, is received from the computing device over a communication network. The gaming log includes an identifier of a segment of the video game and an attribute of the segment. Control circuitry searches metadata associated with items of content in a database to identify, based on the identifier of the segment or the attribute of the segment, an item of content associated with the segment of the video game. In response to identifying the item of content associated with the segment of the video game, the control circuitry transmits a recommendation of the identified item of content for display via the computing device. |
| US10791369B2 |
Content recommendations using personas
Systems and methods for generating and displaying groupings of content recommendations using personas are provided. The system determines content for each of the plurality of personas. The determined content for each of the plurality of personas comprises content that shares a common genre or theme for each persona. The system populates each of the plurality of personas using the determined content for each of the plurality of personas. The system then causes display of at least some of the plurality of personas on a viewing device of a user. The at least some of the plurality of personas is selected for the user based on device data corresponding to the user, whereby the device data indicates user preferences and interactions with previous content. |
| US10791365B2 |
Temporally-seamless channel change functionality during multichannel streaming sessions
Devices, systems, method, and program products are provided, which support temporally-seamless change functionalities during multichannel streaming sessions established between a streaming media server and a client media receiver. In embodiments, the method includes outputting, to a display device, a first streaming channel contained in a streaming channel bundle and assigned a high priority level. When receiving a channel change request to view a second streaming channel, the client media receiver monitors for additional channel change requests over a predetermined wait period. If an additional channel change request is received within the wait period, the client media receiver repeats the step of monitoring. Conversely, if an additional channel change request is not received with the wait period, the client media receiver sends a channel reprioritization command to the streaming media server to prioritize the second streaming channel over the first streaming channel in continued transmission of the streaming channel bundle. |
| US10791359B2 |
Set-top box with enhanced functionality and system and method for use of same
A set-top box with enhanced functionality and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box system, first and second set-top boxes each include a housing securing a television input, a television output, a processor, a wireless transceiver, memory, and storage communicatively interconnected by a busing architecture. Each of the set-top boxes is connected to a display, such as a television. A syndication profile associated with the set-top boxes enables a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device to control both displays via each of the set-top boxes. |
| US10791358B2 |
Set-top box with interactive portal and system and method for use of same
A set-top box with an interactive portal and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, the set-top box includes a housing that secures a signal input, a signal output, a processor, a transceiver, and memory therein in an interconnected bus architecture. The set-top box establishes a pairing with a proximate robot executing room service to a room where the set-top box is located. As the proximate robot executes room service, signals are received from the proximate robot. The set-top box then generates an interactive portal that provides a description of the behavior of the proximate robot and facilitates guest interaction with the proximate robot. |
| US10791352B2 |
Generating customized video previews
A dynamically created video preview can be provided to a viewer by stitching relevant video clips from a target video based on a viewer profile of the viewer. In various embodiments, a computer receives a request from a viewer to preview a video. The computer can then select one or more clips from the video based on the viewer profile of the viewer. Thereafter, the computer can generate a customized video preview from the one or more selected clips for the viewer based on the viewer profile. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10791351B2 |
System for addressing on-demand TV program content on TV services platform of a digital TV services provider
Video content is uploaded via the Internet to a video-on-demand (VOD) server identified by a title and a hierarchical address of categories and subcategories for categorizing the title. The VOD server converts and stores the video content at a storage address in a video content database linked to the title. The title is listed in a location of an electronic program guide (EPG) using the same categories and subcategories as in its hierarchical address. Any TV subscriber can access the EPG and navigate through its categories and subcategories to find a title for viewing on the TV. This can enable many new blogging or podcasting-like programs by popular “Hosts” to be self-published on the Internet and readily navigated for display on TV. The EPG can also store TV program addresses as bookmarks and allow them to be shared with other subscribers or with friends and contacts online by sending to their email addresses. |
| US10791340B2 |
Method and system to refine coding of P-phase data
A method and system to refine coding of P-phase data, includes receipt of an input P-phase data block. The P-phase data block may comprise a plurality of entropy coded bits and a plurality of un-coded bits of P-phase data values. A refinement step size is determined for the received input P-phase data block, based on a count of refinement bits available for coding of the plurality of un-coded bits and a block size of the input P-phase data block. A refinement start position is also determined for the received input P-phase data block. The plurality of un-coded bits of the P-phase data values are refined by allocation of the refinement bits in one or more bit-planes of the input P-phase data block, based on the determined refinement step size and the determined refinement start position. |