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US10815656B2	Connecting element and methods for connecting partial ring segments A connecting element for inserting into a wind power installation tower segment. A wind power installation tower section and a wind power installation tower. A wind power installation and methods for connecting partial ring segments. The connecting element comprises a first side wall with a first opening which can be penetrated by a fastening element, and a second side wall lying opposite the first side wall with a second opening which can be penetrated by a fastening element, an upper transverse wall with two upper openings which can each be penetrated by a mounting fastening element, and a lower transverse wall lying opposite the upper transverse wall with two lower openings which can each be penetrated by a mounting fastening element; wherein the upper and lower transverse wall are arranged substantially orthogonally to the first and second side wall and connect said side walls.
US10815655B2	Connection device for fastening two elements, in particular for building construction A connection device in particular for building construction, has an upright, a beam and a pair of first plates, which are flat and vertical, are fixed with respect to the upright, project horizontally from the upright and are parallel to each other; the device also has a pair of second plates, which are fastened to one end of the beam, are placed on the outer side faces of such end are flat and vertical, coplanar respectively to the first plates and rest on the first plates solely at an inclined plane, which causes a forcing of the end of the beam horizontally against the upright in response to a forcing of the second plates downwards along such inclined plane.
US10815652B2	Strainer with improved flow A wastewater strainer is provided that includes a strainer body that has at least one opening that enhances fluid flow through the strainer body and the wastewater plumbing to which it is interconnected. The strainer body includes a flange for engagement to the inner portion of a bathtub and a hub that is spaced from a lower edge of the strainer body.
US10815644B2	Tire size calibration and control system A mobile machine includes a plurality of ground-engaging elements that each include a tire, and a plurality of motors, one motor coupled to each of the plurality of ground-engaging elements configured to drive movement of the plurality of ground-engaging elements. The mobile machine also includes a speed sensor coupled to each motor configured to generate speed signals indicative of an operating speed of each motor. The mobile machine includes a tire calibration system configured to receive the speed signals from each speed sensor and to identify a tire size differential across the plurality of ground-engaging elements based on the speed signals. The mobile machine includes a control system configured to generate a separate control signal for each of the plurality of motors based on the tire size differential.
US10815641B2	Front loader and working machine A link operating mechanism is provided spanning a bucket and a stand. The link operating mechanism causes, using a swing force of the bucket, a bending/stretching link to bend so that propping and supporting of the bending/stretching link are released.
US10815639B2	Bucket cleanout Disclosed are excavators or other power machines having a lift arm structure with a bucket coupled to an arm to pick up material during a digging or scooping operation, and a bucket cleanout devices to aid in removal of material from the bucket. The bucket cleanout devices include components which are rotatably coupled to a support structure, such as the arm, an implement carrier and/or the bucket and configured to aid in removal of material during a material dumping movement of the bucket.
US10815637B2	Arm assembly An arm assembly for a working vehicle, the arm assembly including a material handling implement and an arm including a single plate.
US10815636B2	Tool changer for a construction machine A tool changer for a construction machine includes at least one tool retaining portion for holding a tool being mountable to the tool mount, the tool changer being configured to be movably attached to the construction machine. The tool changer also includes and a moving mechanism for moving the tool retaining portion in alignment with the articulated boom of the construction machine to allow for picking of the tool by the tool mount. The construction machine includes an articulated boom with a tool mount.
US10815631B1	Method for cemented material dam construction based on whole-process quality control A method for cemented material dam construction based on whole-process quality control includes: determining a water-binder ratio of a sand and gravel material through a simulation test; laying rockfill on the first cemented sand and gravel layer before the final setting time of the first cemented sand and gravel layer; adjusting the maximum particle size of the rockfill and the distance between the particles in the rockfill according to the design requirements; spraying a cement slurry on the rockfill to wrap all the particles in the rockfill and laying a second cemented sand and gravel layer before the initial setting time of the cement slurry; performing rolling compaction on the construction layer until the decline in the thickness of the construction layer and the apparent density of the rolled surface meet the design requirements; and completing the cemented material dam construction.
US10815630B2	Plow assembly and methods of using same A plow assembly for forming a trench within soil of a selected land area. The plow assembly has a blade element, a displacement element, and an attachment element that permits attachment of the plow assembly to a vehicle, such as a tractor. A first end of the displacement element is secured to a distal end of the blade element, and a second end of the displacement element is spaced from a rear edge of the blade element and connected to a pipe. As the plow assembly is advanced within soil, the cutting edge of the blade element cuts through the soil and the displacement element displaces the soil to form the trench and pulls the pipe into the trench as the trench is formed.
US10815625B2	Mat made of waterproof plastic material for the sub-base of synthetic turfs or pavings A mat made of waterproof plastic material for the sub-base of synthetic turfs or pavings and the like includes one or more coupling elements for mutual interconnection with other mats so as to compose a single turf for the complete covering of a predetermined bed surface. The mat is divided into at least two longitudinal portions which are mutually connected by an expansion joint component adapted to compensate for the thermal expansions and contractions by deforming.
US10815623B2	Apparatus and method for repairing worn rail shoulders In a railroad system a track includes ties positioned at predetermined intervals and supporting a pair of rails. Shoulders are disposed in pairs adjacent to the sides of each rail and are partially imbedded in the ties to limit the lateral movement of the rails and define the track gauge. Over time, friction between the insulators and the shoulders may cause excessive wear and a gap therebetween. This wear is compensated by a shim attached to the shoulders.
US10815619B2	Press belt, an arrangement in a long nip and a method of manufacturing a press belt The invention relates to a press belt for a shoe press. A press belt (5) is an endless loop made of elastomeric material and its outer surface (11) is provided with several grooves (13) to remove water. On the outer surface (11) of the press belt, there is at least one section where the depths (GD) of adjacent drain grooves, from the outer surface, change constantly. The invention also relates to an arrangement in a long nip and to a method of manufacturing a press belt.
US10815616B2	Oxidative method The present invention relates to a method of generating chlorine dioxide from chlorite salts in the presence of a manganese ion-containing complex, a method of treating a substrate with a chlorine-containing oxidant in the presence of a manganese ion-containing complex and related aqueous media, kits and compositions.
US10815611B2	Method for drying laundry in a laundry treating appliance A method of drying laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber in which the laundry is received for drying comprises moving the treating chamber to redistribute the laundry, supplying air to the treating chamber to define a supply air flow, exhausting the supplied air from the treating chamber to define an exhaust air flow, heating the air supplied to the treating chamber by actuating a heater at full output to define a first heating phase and then cycling the heater ON/OFF to define a second heating phase.
US10815606B2	Washing machine appliance with smart dispense A washing machine appliance with smart dispensing capability is provided. The washing machine appliance has features that dispense a predetermined volume of wash additive (e.g., a detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach) based at least in part on the viscosity of the wash additive. Methods for operating the washing machine appliance are also provided.
US10815603B2	Appliance having a touch film on a compound curved surface An appliance having a door with an interior surface having a compound curvature, a section thereof configured to enable viewing a user interface on the interior surface through the door. The user interface includes a touch film adhered to the interior surface by application of a roller to activate a pressure sensitive adhesive between the touch film and the interior surface.
US10815602B2	Laundry treating apparatus A laundry treating apparatus includes a body having a laundry introduction opening of a circular shape; a door configured to open or close the laundry introduction opening and having a display and a circular shape eccentric from the laundry introduction opening; a controller electrically connected to the display and provided at the body; and a hinge mounted to the body, configured to rotatably connect the door to the body, and formed to accommodate therein at least part of an electric wire to electrically connect the controller to the display.
US10815600B2	Laundry treating apparatus Provided is a laundry treating apparatus in which a position of a circulation pump is optimized. The laundry treating apparatus includes a tub holding washing water, a drum rotatably disposed within the tub and holding laundry, a nozzle jetting the washing water to an interior of the drum, and a pump unit having a pump body, a drain pump coupled to the pump body and outwardly draining washing water introduced from the interior of the tub to the pump body, and a circulation pump coupled to the pump body and supplying washing water introduced from the interior of the tub to the pump body to the nozzle, wherein the circulation pump is disposed above the pump body.
US10815599B2	Laundry treating appliance with tuned suspension system An apparatus and method for reducing displacement of a washing machine having a drum rotatable about an axis of rotation is disclosed. The washing machine comprises a chassis and a motor for rotation a drum. The drum is suspended from the chassis by a suspension. The suspension can comprise springs having six natural frequencies that can resonate at a rotational speed of the drum driven by the motor. The suspension system can be tuned such that resonant frequencies can be varied based upon rotational speed of the drum.
US10815596B2	Method for operating a laundry treatment appliance and laundry treatment appliance A method for operating a laundry treatment appliance having a casing within which a drum rotated by a motor is arranged, an opening provided in the casing for loading the laundry into the drum and a door adapted to open or to close the opening. The method includes performing a treatment cycle that includes: a) determining the amount of laundry load in the drum; and b) if the determined amount of laundry is outside a laundry load threshold range, issuing a warning to the user and waiting for a prescribed waiting time before starting the cycle, whereby during the waiting time the laundry treatment appliance switches to an operating mode in which the user to is allowed to change the amount of laundry load in the drum.
US10815594B2	Sewing device and sewing method The invention provides a sewing device which can precisely and evenly carry out a great variety of sewing works further with a good productivity. The sewing device has a sewing machine (2), and a dual-arm robot (7) having a first arm (5) and a second arm (6) which can operate an object to be sewn (4) supplied to a sewing motion portion (3) of the sewing machine. The duel-arm robot is provided with a camera which can image the sewing motion portion. Further, the sewing device is provided with an image processing portion which processes an image information acquired by the camera, and a command transmitting portion which transmits commands to an arm control portion controlling the first arm and the second arm on the basis of a processing result of the image processing portion.
US10815589B2	Cotton mixes homogenization without categorizing bales in inventory Describes a method for cotton mixes homogenization without categorizing bales in inventory, i.e., with no separation of bales into classes, whose main objective is to eliminate the large variability of cotton fiber quality for the spinning process resulted from data input concerning the quality of the mixes and inventories. With this method no categorization in inventory is required and more than 20 quality parameters can be controlled with no impact on the physical inventory management. The method is intended to solve problems in the production of cotton fibers relative to the variability among mixes, variability among the loads of the mixes and variability in the laydown of the bales resulting in cotton fiber with higher quality, as well this method presents an optimized logistics in the warehouse.
US10815588B2	Fibers fabricated to incorporate metals for high temperature applications A fiber comprises a bulk material comprising one or more materials selected from the group consisting of carbon, silicon, boron, silicon carbide, and boron nitride; and a metal whose affinity for oxygen is greater than the affinity for oxygen of any of the one or more materials. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of beryllium, titanium, hafnium and zirconium. At least a first portion of the metal may be present in un-oxidized form at the entrance to and/or within grain boundaries within the fiber.A method of improving at least one of the strength, creep resistance, and toughness of a fiber comprises adding to a fiber, initially comprising a bulk material having a first affinity for oxygen, a metal that has a second affinity for oxygen higher than the first affinity. The metal may be selected from the group consisting of beryllium, titanium, hafnium and zirconium.
US10815587B2	Sheet of microfiber assembly The present invention aims to provide a sheet of microfiber assembly having a high filtering performance suitable as an oil-mist filter. A sheet of microfiber assembly 2 comprises microfibers 1 each having a fiber diameter of 3,000 nm or less and is formed of a mixture of water-insoluble but alcohol-soluble acetalized polyvinyl alcohol resin and water-insoluble but alcohol-soluble fluorine resin.
US10815586B2	Gallium-arsenide-based compound semiconductor crystal and wafer group A GaAs-based compound semiconductor crystal includes a straight body portion having a cylindrical shape, wherein the straight body portion has a diameter of more than or equal to 110 mm and has a length of more than or equal to 100 mm and less than or equal to 400 mm, and the straight body portion has a first end surface and a second end surface having a higher specific resistance than a specific resistance of the first end surface, and a ratio R20/R10 of a specific resistance R20 at the second end surface side to a specific resistance R10 at the first end surface side is more than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 2.
US10815585B2	Susceptor with substrate clamped by underpressure, and reactor for epitaxial deposition The susceptor for an epitaxial deposition reactor comprises a disc-shaped portion (11, 12) which is adapted to be placed horizontally and which at the top has at least one cylindrical pocket (200) where a substrate (100) to be subjected to an epitaxial deposition process is placed; the pocket (200) has a bottom; one or more conduits (13) fluidically connected to an intake system (300) open on the bottom of the pocket (200); when a substrate (100) is placed on the bottom of the pocket (200) and the intake system (300) is active, the substrate (100) remains adhering to the bottom of the pocket (200). In particular: the upper body 12) superiorly has the pocket (200), the conduits (13) vertically cross only the upper body (12), the conduits (13) are fluidically connected to a plenum (14) located between the lower body (11) and the upper body (12) below the pocket (200), the plenum (14) is fluidically connected to the intake system (300); whereby when a substrate (100) is placed on the bottom of the pocket (200) and the intake system (300) is active, the lower body (11) and the upper body (12) remain united.
US10815584B2	Ordered growth of large crystal graphene by laser-based localized heating for high throughput production A method of making an ordered graphene structure includes exposing a substrate to a laser beam to locally melt a portion of the substrate, exposing the substrate to a laser beam in the presence of a carbon source, to form a nucleation site for a graphene crystal, and either a) moving either the substrate or the laser beam relative to the other, or b) decreasing the laser beam power, in order to increase the size of the graphene crystal, thereby forming an ordered graphene structure. The ordered structure can be a plurality of columns, hexagons, or quadrilaterals. Each ordered structure can have a single crystal of graphene. A polymer coating can be formed on the ordered graphene structure to form a coated graphene structure.
US10815582B2	Damascene template for directed assembly and transfer of nanoelements Damascene templates have two-dimensionally patterned raised metal features disposed on an underlying conductive layer extending across a substrate. The templates are topographically flat overall, and the patterned conductive features establish micron-scale and nanometer-scale patterns for the assembly of nanoelements into nanoscale circuits and sensors. The templates are made using microfabrication techniques together with chemical mechanical polishing. These templates are compatible with various directed assembly techniques, including electrophoresis, and offer essentially 100% efficient assembly and transfer of nanoelements in a continuous operation cycle. The templates can be repeatedly used for transfer of patterned nanoelements thousands of times with minimal or no damage, and the transfer process involves no intermediate processes between cycles. The assembly and transfer processes employed are carried out at room temperature and pressure and are thus amenable to low cost, high-rate device production.
US10815581B2	Systems and methods for tin antimony plating Systems and methods for tin antimony plating are provided. One plating method includes doping a tin (Sn) plating solution with antimony (Sb). One method also includes electroplating a component using the antimony-doped tin plating. The antimony-doped tin plating formed by one method includes between about 1% and about 3% antimony.
US10815580B2	3D reduced graphene oxide foams embedded with nanocatalysts, synthesizing methods and applications of same A method of synthesizing three-dimensional (3D) reduced graphene oxide (RGO) foams embedded with water splitting nanocatalysts includes providing a first solution containing nickel (II) nitrate, a second solution containing iron (III) nitrate, and a graphene oxide (GO) aqueous suspension; mixing the GO aqueous suspension with the first solution and the second solution to form a GO-Ni—Fe mixture; adjusting a pH value of the GO-Ni—Fe mixture to be about 3.5; and performing hydrothermal reaction in the GO-Ni—Fe mixture to form RGO-Ni—Fe foams, wherein nanocatalysts containing Ni-Fi oxide particles are embedded in porous structures of the 3D RGO foams.
US10815579B2	Catalyst for water splitting and method for preparing same The present invention relates to a catalyst for water splitting consisted of an oxide or a hydroxide that comprises silicon and one or more transition metals selected from a group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, and is amorphous, and a method of preparing the same.
US10815573B2	Passivation mixture and systems and methods for selectively passivating substrate materials including germanium or type III-IV materials using the passivation mixture A liquid passivation mixture for passivating an outer layer of a substrate comprises a first material selected from group consisting of sulfur or selenium and a base selected from a group consisting of quaternary ammonium compound, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and amine.
US10815570B2	Linearized energetic radio-frequency plasma ion source A plasma ion source includes a plasma chamber body having at least one inlet for introducing a feed gas to an interior of the plasma chamber body. The plasma chamber body is electrically isolated from a vacuum chamber attached to the plasma chamber body. An inductive antenna in an interior of the plasma chamber body is configured to supply a source of electromagnetic energy as a function of an RF voltage supplied thereto. The plasma ion source includes an extraction grid disposed at an end of the plasma chamber body. A voltage difference between the extraction grid and plasma chamber body accelerates charged species in a plasma discharge to generate an output quasi-neutral plasma ion beam. A bias voltage applied to the plasma chamber body includes a portion of the RF voltage supplied to the antenna combined with a pulsed DC voltage.
US10815569B2	Shower head of combinatorial spatial atomic layer deposition apparatus A shower head of a combinatorial spatial atomic layer deposition (CS-ALD) apparatus may be provided. The shower head of the CS-ALD apparatus may include a plurality of shower blocks. Each of shower blocks may include a plurality of unit modules. Each of the shower blocks and each of the unit modules may be controlled independently from each other. Each of the plurality of unit modules may include a source gas injection nozzle, a purge gas injection nozzle, a reactant gas injection nozzle, and exhaust areas between the injection nozzles. The plurality of shower blocks may be separated from each other. Gas injection areas of the injection nozzles may be separated from the exhaust area.
US10815568B2	Gas distribution device and processing apparatus A gas distribution device includes a plurality of supply lines, a branch unit and a variation suppression unit. The supply lines are respectively connected to a plurality of processing chambers. The branch unit is configured to distribute a gas supplied from a gas supply source to the supply lines. The variation suppression unit is provided between the branch unit and the gas supply source and configured to supply the gas from the gas supply source to the branch unit and suppress variation in flow rates of the gas distributed by the branch unit between the supply lines.
US10815567B2	Deposition device and deposition method A film deposition device includes a reaction gas supply part which is in communication with a process space defined between a placement part and a ceiling part. An annular gap in a plan view exists between an outer peripheral portion of the placement part and an outer peripheral portion of the ceiling part in circumferential directions of the placement part and the ceiling part. A reaction gas supplied from the reaction gas supply part into the process space via the ceiling part flows outside of the process space via the annular gap. A plurality of gas flow channels, which is used for forming gas-flow walls, is formed in the outer peripheral portion of the ceiling part which provides the annular gap.
US10815566B2	Flexible substrate and manufacturing method thereof, display A flexible substrate, a manufacturing method thereof and a display are provided. The method includes: forming a first organic layer on a substrate; forming a first buffer layer on the first organic layer; forming an inorganic layer on the first buffer layer; and forming a second organic layer above the inorganic layer. In this way, it is possible to enhance the adhesion between the first organic layer and the inorganic layer due to the arrangement of the first buffer layer, and in turn reduce or even eliminate the risk that the first organic layer and the inorganic layer may be fallen off from each other during the bending process of the flexible substrate, enhance the anti-water and anti-oxygen abilities of the flexible substrate, and improve the quality of the substrate.
US10815565B2	Method for synthesizing a graphene pattern A method for synthesizing a graphene pattern includes physically adhering a catalyst block including a catalyst material, which is a gamma-alumina thin film, to a portion of a growth substrate to form a flat interface between the catalyst block and the growth substrate; forming a graphene thin film selectively at the flat interface between the catalyst block and the growth substrate in an atmosphere including a carbon source and a growth inhibitor containing oxygen, and applying a force to physically separate the catalyst block from the graphene thin film and the growth substrate, wherein carbon atoms from the carbon source are diffused along the flat interface and the growth inhibitor is substantially blocked by a diffusion barrier formed by the flat interface so that the graphene thin film is selectively formed at the flat interface.
US10815563B2	Linear source apparatus, system and method of use A linear evaporation apparatus, system and method including a conductance chamber including a linear output section configured to emit a linear source deposition flux therethrough, an evaporative vapor communication conduit including an evaporative vapor mixing chamber and a plurality of crucible-receiving apertures at distal ends from the evaporative vapor mixing chamber, wherein the evaporative vapor mixing chamber is in communication with the conductance chamber and configured to transmit the linear source deposition flux therethrough, and a plurality of crucibles, each of the plurality of crucibles corresponding to one of the plurality of crucible-receiving apertures at the distal ends from the evaporative vapor mixing chamber, each of the plurality of crucibles configured to hold a material and heat the material to a corresponding material evaporation temperature, each of the plurality of crucibles further including a vapor pressure activated lid configured to open at a predetermined material vapor pressure value generated by heating the crucibles to at least the corresponding material evaporation temperature.
US10815561B2	Method and apparatus for asymmetric selective physical vapor deposition Methods and apparatus for asymmetric selective physical vapor deposition (PVD) are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for physical vapor deposition (PVD) includes providing a stream of a first material from a first PVD source towards a surface of a substrate at a first non-perpendicular angle to the plane of the substrate surface, directing the stream of the first material through a first collimator having at least one opening to limit an angular range of first material passing through the at least one opening; depositing the first material only on a top portion and a first sidewall of at least one feature formed on the substrate surface, and linearly scan the substrate through the stream of first material via the substrate support to deposit the first material only on a top portion and a first sidewall of all features formed on the substrate.
US10815560B2	Spraying powder and method for depositing sprayed coating using the same Provided are spraying powder that can suppress a decrease in the machinability of the resulting sprayed coating even under a high-temperature environment, and a method for depositing a sprayed coating using the same. The spraying powder is spraying powder for depositing a sprayed coating with an abradable property. The spraying powder includes NiCr-based alloy particles and h-BN particles. A NiCr-based alloy of the NiCr-based alloy particles contains 2 to 10 mass % of Si, and the content of the h-BN particles in the spraying powder is 4 to 8 mass %.
US10815558B2	Method for preparing rods from titanium-based alloys The invention relates to the pressure processing of metals, and specifically to methods for preparing rods and workpieces from titanium alloys, with applications as a structural material in nuclear reactor cores, in the chemical and petrochemical industries, and in medicine. The invention solves the problem of producing rods from high-quality titanium alloys while simultaneously ensuring the high efficiency of the process. A method for preparing rods or workpieces from titanium alloys includes the hot forging of an initial workpiece and subsequent hot deformation, the hot forging of an ingot is carried out following heating, with shear deformations primarily in the longitudinal direction and a reduction ratio of k=(1.2−2.5), and then performing hot rolling forging, without cooling, changing the direction of shear deformations to being primarily transverse and with a reduction ratio of up to 7.0, and conducting subsequent hot deformation by heating deformed workpieces.
US10815556B2	Method and apparatus for producing a mixture of a metallic matrix material and an additive In a method for producing a mixture of a metallic matrix material and an additive, a metallic bulk material is molten in a multi-shaft screw machine in a heating zone thereof by means of an inductive heating device to form a metal matrix material. As the at least one housing portion of the housing of the multi-shaft screw machine is made of a non-magnetic and electrically non-conductive material at least partly in the heating zone, a high and efficient energy input for melting the metallic bulk material is achievable in a simple manner. The additive for producing the mixture is admixed to the metallic matrix material by means of treatment element shafts of the multi-shaft screw machine.
US10815555B2	Heat-resistant, austenitic cast steel having excellent thermal fatigue properties, and exhaust member made thereof A heat-resistant, austenitic cast steel having excellent thermal fatigue properties, comprising by mass 0.3-0.6% of C, 0.5-3% of Si, 0.5-2% of Mn, 15-30% of Cr, 6-30% of Ni, 0.6-5% of Nb, 0.01-0.5% of N, and 0.01-0.5% of S, C/N being 4-7, and the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities; and a ratio A/B of a Cr-carbide-forming index A to a Nb-carbide-forming index B being 0.6-1.7, wherein A and B are expressed by the formula (1) of A=8.5C−Nb+0.05Cr+0.65Ni−5, and the formula (2) of B=7.8Nb.
US10815542B2	Tanning composition and method based on an acetal of an aldehydic tanning agent A composition including an acetal of an aldehydic tanning agent for tanning hides and/or pelts, as well as a method for tanning hides and/or pelts in order to produce leather, wherein an acetal of an aldehydic tanning agent is used. By reducing the pH, the aldehydic tanning agent can be released, whereby a tanning step is initiated. The composition according to the invention and the method according to the invention are characterized by lower toxicity compared to conventional compositions and tanning methods based on aldehydic tanning agents. Furthermore, improved penetration of the tanning agents into deeper layers of the hide and/or the pelt is possible, so that particularly homogeneous tanning is achieved.
US10815541B2	Compositions and methods for detecting HEV nucleic acid Disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers, including amplification oligomers, capture probes, and detection probes, for detection of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) nucleic acid. Also disclosed are methods of specific nucleic acid amplification and detection using the disclosed oligomers, as well as corresponding reaction mixtures and kits.
US10815539B1	Assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 The present invention is directed to methods for assaying for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a sample, including a clinical sample, and to oligonucleotides, reagents and kits useful in such assays. In particular, the present invention is directed to such assays that are rapid, accurate and specific for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.
US10815537B2	Pathogenesis quantification systems and treatment methods for citrus greening blight The invention relates to a novel pathogenesis model, method, or kit for detecting pathogenesis in a subject. In particular, the invention provides a pathogen index derived from a ratio of the amount of dual pathogen targets relative to the amount of host quantitative measures. The pathogen index is used in diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment strategy of any disease, including citrus greening diseases (HLB). Research tools and methods for screening drugs for treating or preventing citrus greening diseases, as well as treatment or prevention methods for citrus greening diseases are also provided.
US10815534B2	Methods and materials for treating estrogen receptor positive breast cancer This document provides methods and materials for treating cancer (e.g., estrogen receptor positive breast cancer). For example, methods and materials for identifying a mammal (e.g., a human) with cancer (e.g., estrogen receptor positive breast cancer) as having A→G variant genotype of rs6990851 and/or as having an elevated level of CSMD1 nucleic acid expression and administering one or more aromatase inhibitors (e.g., anastrozole) to treat the mammal identified as having such genotype and/or elevated level are provided.
US10815531B2	Methods and compositions related to T-cell activity Embodiments concern methods and composition related to anergic T-cells in patients, such as cancer patients.
US10815530B2	Compositions and methods for therapeutics prescreening A theranostic composition and method for determining the cell-specific potency of drugs is provided. Further, compositions and methods useful for studying the therapeutic profile of one or more drugs within a cell microenvironment, including but not limited to a tumor, are provided.
US10815529B2	Detection of traumatic brain injury The present invention provides minimally invasive methods of detecting, diagnosing, and assessing neuronal damage associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Specific species of microRNAs (miRNA), small, noncoding RNA molecules that play gene regulatory functions, are correlated with cellular damage and oxidative stress following TBI or CTE, allowing for rapid, minimally-invasive diagnosis and assessment of brain injury. The early identification and longitudinal assessment of neuronal damage in subjects suffering from or at risk of suffering from a TBI (e.g., football players, boxers, military personnel, fall victims) will improve clinical outcomes by guiding critical medical and behavioral decision making.
US10815526B2	Temporal pediatric sepsis biomarker risk model Methods and compositions disclosed herein generally relate to methods of identifying, validating, and measuring clinically relevant, quantifiable biomarkers of diagnostic and therapeutic responses for blood, vascular, cardiac, and respiratory tract dysfunction, particularly as those responses relate to septic shock in pediatric patients. In particular, the invention relates to identifying one or more biomarkers associated with septic shock in pediatric patients, obtaining a sample from a pediatric patient having at least one indication of septic shock, then quantifying from the sample an amount of one or more of said biomarkers, wherein the level of said biomarker correlates with a predicted outcome.
US10815525B2	Methods and systems for processing polynucleotides The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, systems, and devices for polynucleotide processing and analyte characterization. Such polynucleotide processing may be useful for a variety of applications, including analyte characterization by polynucleotide sequencing. The compositions, methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein generally describe barcoded oligonucleotides, which can be bound to a bead, such as a gel bead, useful for characterizing one or more analytes including, for example, protein (e.g., cell surface or intracellular proteins), genomic DNA, and RNA (e.g., mRNA or CRISPR guide RNAs). Also described herein, are barcoded labelling agents and oligonucleotide molecules useful for “tagging” analytes for characterization.
US10815524B2	Nucleic acid analyzer The purpose of the invention is to provide a nucleic acid analyzer that sets and executes temperature regulation, said temperature regulation matching the characteristics of analyzing items and the configuration of the analyzer, by a simple operation while preventing deterioration in analytical performance caused by partial overheating of a liquid reaction mixture to thereby improve temperature change speed and shorten analysis time. To achieve the above purpose, provided is a method wherein, in the case of performing overshooting: as a first processing, the temperature is continuously elevated until reaching a target overshoot temperature; as a second processing, after reaching the aforesaid temperature, the overshoot target temperature is maintained for a preset period of time; and, as a third processing, the temperature is continuously lowered until reaching a target temperature of the liquid reaction mixture. By executing the first to third processings, regulation is conducted so that temperature measurement values are in a trapezoidal form.
US10815522B2	Genomic alterations in the tumor and circulation of pancreatic cancer patients Pancreatic adenocarcinoma has the worst overall mortality of any solid tumor, with only 7% of patients surviving after 5 years. To evaluate the clinical implications of genomic alterations in this low cellularity tumor type, we deeply sequenced the genomes of 101 enriched pancreatic adenocarcinomas from patients who underwent potentially curative resections and used non-invasive approaches to examine tumor specific mutations in the circulation of these patients. These analyses revealed somatic mutations in chromatin regulating genes including MLL and ARID1A in 20% of patients that were associated with improved survival. Liquid biopsy analyses of cell free plasma DNA revealed that 43% of patients with localized disease had detectable circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in their blood at the time of diagnosis. Detection of ctDNA after resection predicted clinical relapse and poor outcome, and disease recurrence by ctDNA was detected 6.5 months earlier than with standard CT imaging.
US10815521B1	Electrochemical microarray chip and applications thereof An electrochemical microarray chip to detect specific sequences of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) or single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) target molecules in solution using a microarray of microspots of probe molecules immobilized on an electrode. The chip pertains to both regulating the immunospecific binding to the array of probes on the electrode and their subsequent detection on the microarray spots on the monolith electrode by electrochemical methods. The device can quantitatively measure the concentration of target molecules of specific sequence at high specificity and high sensitivity.
US10815520B2	Nanovesicles, methods, and systems for diagnosis and prognosis of cancer Methods for diagnosis or prognosis of a cancer in a subject include isolating one or more nanovesicles from a biological sample obtained from the subject, determining the amount in the biological sample of the one or more nanovesicles, and comparing the amount of the one or more nanovesicles to a control level to thereby diagnose the cancer. The one or more nanovesicles are obtained by depleting the biological sample of exosomes prior to the isolation of the nanovesicles. Methods for identifying a tumor metastasis in a subject are also provided and include fractionating a biological sample from a subject to obtain a fraction including one or more exosomes and one or more nanovesicles having a diameter of about 8-12 nm, and then isolating the one or more nanovesicles to diagnose the tumor metastasis.
US10815508B2	Enzymatic method for producing 2-hydroxy-4-methylmercaptobutanoic acid (MHA) The invention relates to an enzymatic method for producing 2-hydroxy-4-methylmercaptobutanoic acid from 3-methylthio-propanal (3-methylmercaptopropanal (MMP) or “methional”) and carbon dioxide.
US10815506B2	Production of fatty acid alkyl esters with caustic treatment A method for producing fatty acid alkyl esters, comprising providing a system comprising an oil phase/hydrophobic phase an a hydrophilic phase, and reacting a fatty acid feedstock present in said oil phase/hydrophobic phase with alcohol in the presence of water and one or more lipolytic enzymes.
US10815504B2	Method for producing (Z)-2-benzoyloxy-12-heptadecene and (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene and method for producing (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene Provided are methods including a method for industrially producing (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene, which is, for example, a sex pheromone of pistachio twig borer. The methods can include a production method comprising a step of reacting racemic (2RS,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene with vinyl benzoate in the presence of a lipase to obtain a mixture of optically active (2R,12Z)-2-benzoyloxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (R,Z-2) and optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (S,Z-1), a step of heating the mixture to distill out the optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene (S,Z-1), and a step of acetylating the optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene (S,Z-1) to obtain optically active (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (S,Z-3).
US10815499B2	Apparatuses and methods using nanostraws to deliver biologically relevant cargo into non-adherent cells Nanostraws and to methods of utilizing them in order to deliver biologically relevant molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins etc., into non-adherent cells such as immune cells, embryos, plant cells, bacteria, yeast etc. The methods described herein are repeatedly capable of delivering biologically relevant cargo into non-adherent cells, with high cell viability, dosage control, unaffected proliferation or cellular development, and with high efficiency. Among other uses, these new delivery methods will allow to scale pre-clinical cell reprogramming techniques to clinical applications.
US10815497B2	Production of oversized adeno-associated vectors Provided herein are methods for producing an adeno-associated virus (AAV) particle containing an oversized recombinant AAV genome (e.g., greater than 4.7 kb). In some aspects, the invention provides AAV particles and AAV vectors comprising oversized rAAV genomes. Producer cell lines to produce AAV particles comprising oversized genomes are also provided.
US10815496B2	Transgenic plants having altered biomass composition Methods and materials for modulating biomass composition in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding biomass composition-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having altered biomass composition and plant products produced from plants having altered biomass composition.
US10815488B2	Chimeric antigen receptors targeting B-cell maturation antigen The invention provides an isolated and purified nucleic acid sequence encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) directed against B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA). The invention also provides host cells, such as T-cells or natural killer (NK) cells, expressing the CAR and methods for destroying multiple myeloma cells.
US10815483B2	Compositions for modulating C9ORF72 expression Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing expression of C9ORF72 mRNA and protein in an animal. Such methods are useful to treat, prevent, ameliorate, or slow progression of neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof.
US10815480B2	Modulation of alpha synuclein expression Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing alpha-synuclein mRNA and protein expression. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating, preventing, and ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof.
US10815475B2	Method and composition A method of extracting DNA and/or RNA from a cell or capsid, the method comprising steps of: (a) contacting a composition comprising the cell or capsid with a composition comprising (ii) a quaternary ammonium compound or a precursor thereof; and (b) contacting the composition obtained in step (a) with a composition comprising a proteinaceous washing agent.
US10815473B2	Acetyl-CoA carboxylases The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.
US10815467B2	Simultaneous multiplex genome editing in yeast The present disclosure provides compositions of matter, methods and instruments for editing nucleic acids in live yeast cells.
US10815466B2	Mildew resistance gene in kalanchoe Provided herein are proteins capable of providing a mildew resistant phenotype, or mildew resistance, to plants belonging to the Kalanchoe genus. Also provided herein are nucleic acid sequences, or cDNA sequences, and genes encoding the present proteins. Further provided herein are methods using the proteins, nucleic acid sequences and genes for selecting mildew resistant Kalanchoe plants, such as Oidium kalanchoeae resistant Kalanchoe plants, and to generate mildew resistant Kalanchoe plants, such as Oidium kalanchoeae resistant Kalanchoe plants, comprising the present proteins, mRNA forms of the present cDNAs or the present genes.
US10815464B2	Microorganisms for producing putrescine and process for producing putrescine using them Disclosed is a modified microorganism producing putrescine or ornithine, and a method for producing putrescine or ornithine using the same.
US10815457B2	Active CXCR4+ immune cells and methods for their production and use Provided herein are active CXCR4+ CD8+ T cells, active CXCR4+ type-1 CD4+ T cells and active CXCR4+ NK cells and populations of those cells, methods for making active CXCR4+ T cells and NK cells and populations of those cells, and methods for using active CXCR4+ T cells and NK cells and populations of those cells for the treatment of cancer, precancerous conditions and chronic infections.
US10815456B2	Composition, kit and method for cryopreserving cells The present disclosure provides for a cryopreservation composition comprising a permeating cryoprotectant, a saccharide and a macromolecule. The cryopreservation composition has a low toxicity to cells and tissues, and promotes survival and retention of viability of the biological material during cryopreservation.
US10815449B2	Compositions for reducing acidity The present invention provides a composition based on a starch powder (such as flour), wheat germ, SiO2, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, and K2O. This composition is extremely useful in treating acid related disorders and reducing the acidity, removing water, deodorizing, from plant oil and extending the oils shelf life of 3-5 years instead of the average one-year available.
US10815447B2	Electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle lubricating oil composition Provided is a lubricating oil composition for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle having excellent gear properties, clutch properties, cooling properties, and electric insulating properties. The lubricating oil composition for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle preparing by blending (A) a base oi and (B-1) a polyamide and/or (B-2) a polyol ester, the base oil (A) including (A-1) a synthetic oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 1.0 to 10.0 mm2/s.
US10815445B2	Lubricating oil composition, lubricating method, and transmission Provided are a lubricating oil composition containing a synthetic oil (1) having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 2.5 mm2/s or less, and a polymethacrylate (2) having a monovalent functional group containing an oxygen atom in the molecule while having a specific structural unit, which satisfies both high viscosity index and high shear stability, and a lubrication method and a transmission using the lubricating oil composition.
US10815440B2	Systems and methods for producing syngas from a solid carbon-containing substance using a reactor having hollow engineered particles A solids circulation system receives a gas stream containing char or other reacting solids from a first reactor. The solids circulation system includes a cyclone configured to receive the gas stream from the first reactor, a dipleg from the cyclone to a second reactor, and a riser from the second reactor which merges with the gas stream received by the cyclone. The second reactor has a dense fluid bed and converts the received materials to gaseous products. A conveying fluid transports a portion of the bed media from the second reactor through the riser to mix with the gas stream prior to cyclone entry. The bed media helps manipulate the solids that is received by the cyclone to facilitate flow of solids down the dipleg into the second reactor. The second reactor provides additional residence time, mixing and gas-solid contact for efficient conversion of char or reacting solids.
US10815436B2	Coil-wound heat exchanger for hydrotreatment or hydroconversion The present invention relates to a device and a process for hydroconversion or hydrotreatment of a hydrocarbon feedstock, comprising in particular at least one coil-wound heat exchanger (S-1), said coil-wound exchanger being a single-pass heat exchanger formed by a vertical chamber in which one or more bundles of tubes are helically wound around a central core, as numerous superposed layers, for: heating and directly distributing a hydrocarbon feedstock/hydrogen stream mixture to a hydrotreatment or hydroconversion reaction section (R-1), and cooling the reaction effluent from the hydrotreatment or hydroconversion reaction section (R-1). The present invention also relates to a use of a coil-wound heat exchanger (S-1) in a process for hydroconversion or hydrotreatment of a hydrocarbon feedstock.
US10815435B2	Additive composition for demulsification of water-in-oil emulsion, and method of use thereof, and method of demulsification The present invention relates to a demulsification composition for demulsification of water-in-oil emulsion formed due to mixing of wash water in the crude oil, wherein the composition comprises (a) a compound selected from the group comprising glyoxal, neutralized glyoxal, glyoxal derivative and a mixture thereof, and (b) one or more demulsifiers. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of demulsification of water-in-oil emulsions by treating it with the present demulsification composition. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of using the present additive composition for demulsification of water-in-oil emulsions.
US10815434B2	Systems and processes for power generation Processes for generating electric power are provided. The processes involve combining a supercritical water stream with a pressurized, heated hydrocarbon-based composition in a mixing device to create a combined feed stream. The combined feed stream is introduced to a supercritical reactor to produce an upgraded product. The upgraded product is depressurized and separated. The upgraded product may be separated into a light and heavy fraction where the light may be introduced to a gas turbine to generate electric power and the heavy fraction may be introduced to a boiler to generate electric power, or both. Alternatively, the depressurized upgraded product may be further separated to produce a fuel oil fraction comprised of cutterstock and a heavy fraction which may be passed to a boiler to generate electric power, and a light fraction, which may be passed to a gas turbine system to generate electric power, or both.
US10815432B2	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.
US10815427B2	Fire-retardant for an insulation product A system and method for a fire-retardant insulation product are provided, along with a fire-retardant chemical formulation. An insulation product provided includes cellulose fibers and a fire-retardant chemical formulation. The fire-retardant includes calcium chloride.
US10815426B2	Liquid crystal cell for scanning antenna and method of producing liquid crystal cell for scanning antenna A liquid crystal cell according to the present invention includes a TFT board including a first dielectric substrate, TFTs supported by the first dielectric substrate, and patch electrodes, a slot board including a second dielectric substrate and a slot electrode having slots and supported by the second dielectric substrate, and a liquid crystal layer between the TFT board and the slot board, which are positioned with the patch electrodes and the slot electrode facing each other, and a sealant disposed between the TFT board and the slot board and surrounding the liquid crystal layer. The liquid crystal layer includes a liquid crystal compound containing an isothiocyanate group. The sealant includes an ene-thiol compound in which an ene compound and a thiol compound are bonded by using a radical.
US10815425B2	Quantum dot, manufacturing method of the dot, and compact, sheet member, wavelength conversion member and light emitting apparatus using the quantum dot A quantum dot has a property that, when subjected to a GC-MS qualitative analysis at 350° C., octadecene (ODE) is present while oleylamine (OLA) is absent. A light emitting apparatus has a fluorescent layer covering and disposed immediately above a light emitting side of a light emitting device. The fluorescent layer, which is disposed immediately above the light emitting device, is formed of a resin with quantum dots dispersed therein. Deteriorations of light emission intensities at respective RGB peak wavelengths of the light emitting device after light emission for 1000 hours at 85° C. are all within 30% of a light emission intensity of the light emitting device before the light emission. Black discoloration caused by the deteriorations of the light emission intensities at the respective RGB peak wavelengths of the light emitting device does not occur in the resin.
US10815420B2	Proppant comprising a crosslinked polymer for treatment of subterranean formations Proppants comprise crosslinked polymers for treatment of subterranean formations. The proppants may have a particle size less than or equal to 100 microns. A method of treating a subterranean formation includes placing a proppant including a crosslinked polymer in the subterranean formation. The placing may include placing the proppant in secondary fractures. Placing the proppant may avoid the closure of the secondary fractures.
US10815419B2	Method for a fracturing fluid system at high temperatures The method for well-stimulation through a wellbore in a rock formation is hydraulic fracturing under high temperature conditions. The method includes injecting a fracturing fluid system to the rock formation; fracturing the rock formation at a temperature between 150-260 degrees Celsius; and recovering fluid components of the fracturing fluid system from the wellbore and setting the proppant in the fractures. The fracturing fluid system includes proppant and a plurality of fluid components. The fluid components can include water, a gelling agent, and a stabilizer made of ascorbic acid ranging from 50-100 ppt so as to adjust pH and delay said cross linking agent.
US10815417B2	Invert emulsion containing vegetable oil An invert emulsion composition which includes a base fluid having an oleaginous phase and a non-oleaginous phase, an emulsifier, and wherein the oleaginous phase includes a mixture of vegetable oil and an oil other than vegetable oil. The composition may also include particles such as proppants or gravel, which may be coated prior to introduction to the composition to assist in stabilization the emulsion. The invert emulsion composition can be employed in fracturing, gravel packing, and diversion operations, and the like.
US10815410B2	Method of heat transfer between a metallic or non-metallic item and a heat transfer fluid A method of heat transfer between a metallic or non-metallic item and a heat transfer fluid including a fluid medium, hydrophobic nanoparticles having a lateral size between 26 and 50 μm and a dispersing agent is provided. The nanoparticles concentration/dispersing agent concentration ratio in weight is between 3 and 18 and the nanoparticles do not include carbon nanotubes. A heat transfer fluid is also provided.
US10815404B2	Impact-resistant polyester pressure-sensitive adhesive Polyester pressure-sensitive adhesives are described. The polyester includes at least two different diacid residues and at least two different diol residues. The polyester includes at least one pendant group containing an alkenyl group. A ratio of a total number of the at least one pendant group to the total number of ester groups in the polyester is in a range of 0.001 to 0.1. The polyester has a glass transition temperature in a range of −50° C. to −10° C.
US10815396B2	Thermally conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet Provided is a thermally conductive PSA sheet that comprises a PSA layer comprising a thermally conductive filler. The PSA sheet has a thermal resistance less than 6.0 cm2·K/W, and also has an adhesive strength N1 at 30 minutes of standing at 23° C. after applied to a stainless steel plate and an adhesive strength N2 at 23° C. after subjected to 5 minutes of heating at 80° C. after applied to a stainless steel plate, satisfying N2/N1≥2.
US10815390B2	Polyimide resin composition and varnish produced from terminal-modified imide oligomer prepared using 2-phenyl-4,4′-diaminodiphenyl ether and thermoplastic aromatic polyimide prepared using oxydiphthalic acid, polyimide resin composition molded article and prepreg having excellent heat resistance and mechanical characteristic, and fiber-reinforced composite material thereof An imide resin composition including a terminal-modified imide oligomer of General Formula (1) and a thermoplastic aromatic polyimide of General Formula (2). (In Formula (1), either R1 or R2 shows a phenyl group and the other shows a hydrogen atom; R3 and R4 show a divalent residue of aromatic diamine; R5 and R6 show a tetravalent residue of aromatic tetracarboxylic acid; m and n satisfy relationships of m≥1, n≥0, 1≤m+n≤20, and 0.05≤m/(m+n)≤1; and an arrangement of repeating units may be either a block or random.) (In Formula (2), R1 and R2 show a divalent residue of aromatic diamine; R3 shows a tetravalent residue of aromatic tetracarboxylic acid; m and n satisfy relationships of m≥1 and n≥0, and an arrangement of repeating units may be either a block or random.)
US10815388B2	Primer compositions for injection molding Curable compositions, such as by way of exposure to radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, for use as a primer composition for injection molding applications, are provided.
US10815387B2	Aqueous ink jet ink composition, ink jet recording method, and ink jet recording apparatus The aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a pigment dispersion formed of a surface-treated pigment having a phosphorus-containing group on a surface thereof and a resin dispersion, in which a conductivity of the ink composition is 2600 μs/cm or less.
US10815379B2	pH sensitive fluorescent probe Fluorescent probes and their salts have high fluorescence quantum yield and high resistance to photobleaching suitable for visualizing various pH environments within cells such as weakly basic, neutral, and weakly acidic environments. The fluorescent probes can have the following structure:
US10815376B2	Flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane, at least melamine cyanurate, at least one first phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F1) selected from the group consisting of alkyl esters of phosphoric acid and alkyl esters of phosphonic acid, where the alkyl radicals are selected from C1 to C12 alkyl radicals, and at least one further phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F2) selected from the group consisting of derivatives of phosphinic acid, and to the use of such a composition for production of cable sheaths.
US10815374B2	Renewable polyester film having a low modulus and high tensile elongation A film that is formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase tensile elongation. To even further increase the ability of the film to dissipate energy in this manner, the present inventors have discovered that an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus reduces the stiffness (tensile modulus) of the film.
US10815373B2	Thermoset resin composite materials comprising inter-laminar toughening particles A resin system containing: (i) a thermosetting resin precursor component comprising one or more multi-functional epoxy resin precursor(s) having a functionality of at least three, preferably wherein said precursor(s) are selected from a tri-functional epoxy resin precursor and/or a tetra-functional epoxy resin precursor; (ii) a thermoplastic polyamide particle component wherein the polyamide particles have a melting temperature TPA; and (iii) one or more curing agent(s), wherein the resin precursor component, the thermoplastic particle and the curing agent(s) are selected such that gelation of the epoxy matrix during the cure cycle of the resin system occurs at a gelation temperature TGEL which is at or below TPA.
US10815370B2	Liquid (meth)acrylic composition comprising a multistage polymer and a (meth)acrylic monomer, its method of preparation and its use The present invention relates to a liquid (meth) acrylic composition comprising a (meth) acrylic monomer, a (meth) acrylic polymer and a multistage polymer. In particular the present invention it relates to liquid composition comprising a (meth) acrylic monomer, a (meth) acrylic polymer and a multistage polymer that can be used as a syrup and especially as a syrup for impregnation. More particularly the present invention relates also to a process for preparing a liquid composition comprising a (meth) acrylic monomer, a (meth) acrylic polymer and a multistage polymer.
US10815367B2	Moulding compositions based on vinylaromatic copolymers for 3D printing Thermoplastic moulding composition for 3D printing containing a polymer mixture A made of components a and b: a being from 30 to 95% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic copolymer a with average molar mass Mw from 150 000 to 360 000 g/mol, b being from 5 to 70% by weight of at least one impact modifier b, where the viscosity of the moulding composition (measured in accordance with ISO 11443) at shear rates of from 1 to 10 l/sec and at a temperature of 250° C. is not higher than 1×105 Pa*s and the Melt Volume Rate (MVR, measured in accordance with ISO 1133 for 220° C. and 10 kg load) is more than 6 ml/10 min.
US10815366B2	Propylene resin composition and injection molded article The present invention relates to a propylene resin composition comprising a propylene-based polymer (component A) and an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (component B), wherein a content of the component A and a content of the component B are 60 to 90 parts by mass and 10 to 40 parts by mass, respectively, with respect to 100 parts by mass in total of the component A and the component B, and a degree of orientation of a b-axis in an α crystal of the component A in a molded article that is obtained by injection molding the propylene resin composition into a mold cavity of 100 mm (width)×400 mm (length)×3 mm (thickness) under conditions of a cylinder temperature of 220° C., a mold temperature of 50° C. and an injection speed of 23 mm/sec is 85.0% or more.
US10815363B2	Glass flakes and resin composition Glass flakes of the present invention include glass flake substrates and a coating covering at least a portion of the surface of each of the glass flake substrates and composed of a binder. The binder includes a silane coupling agent, an epoxy resin, and a carbodiimide compound as essential components and includes, as an optional component, a crosslinking agent other than a carbodiimide compound. The total amount of the carbodiimide compound and the crosslinking agent is 20 mass % or less with respect to the total mass of the binder.
US10815358B2	Reinforcing material for rubber comprising aluminosilicate particles and rubber composition for tires comprising the same The present disclosure relates to a reinforcing material for rubber including aluminosilicate particles, and a rubber composition for tires including the same. The reinforcing material for rubber according to the present disclosure exhibits excellent dispersibility in the rubber composition and reinforcing effect, and thus can be suitably used for eco-friendly tires requiring high efficiency and high fuel efficiency characteristics.
US10815354B2	Bead expanded molded article, resin expanded particles, method for producing resin expanded particles, expandable resin particles and method for producing bead expanded molded article Provided is a bead expanded molded article comprising a plurality of resin expanded particles that are fusion-bonded with each other, in which the resin expanded particles mainly include a resin having a glass transition temperature of 180° C. or more.
US10815353B1	Composition of and nozzle for spraying a single-component polyurethane foam A composition for a single-component polyurethane foam and a method of using the same. The composition comprises a polyether or polyester or a combination thereof with functionality 2 and a hydroxyl number between about 22 mgKOH/g and about 374 mgKOH/g, a polyether or polyester or a combination thereof with functionality 3 and a hydroxyl number between about 84 mgKOH/g and about 842 mgKOH/g, a fire-retarding agent, a silicone stabilizer, a catalyst, polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, a dimethyl ether, propane, isobutane or a combination thereof, and 1,1-difluoroethane or any other Freon, or any combination thereof.
US10815352B2	Molded foam body, dam rubber, composite body of dam rubber and panel, and method for increasing sound transmission loss Provided are a foam molded body capable of improving damping properties and sound insulation properties of a panel and realizing weight reduction of a panel, a dam rubber, a complex of a dam rubber and a panel, and a method for increasing a sound transmission loss.The present invention is concerned with a foam molded body of a resin composition containing a block copolymer (I) which is a block copolymer having a polymer block (A) composed mainly of a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and other polymer block (B), exhibits a peak top temperature of tan δ, as measured under a condition of a thickness of a test piece of 1 mm, a strain amount of 0.1%, a frequency of 1 Hz, a measurement temperature of −70 to 70° C., and a temperature rise rate of 3° C./min in conformity with JIS K7244-10 (2005), of −50 to 50° C., and has a peak top molecular weight determined in terms of standard polystyrene by gel permeation chromatography of 30,000 to 500,000; at least one olefin-based polymer (II) selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer rubber, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a polyethylene-based resin; a crosslinking agent (III); and a foaming agent (IV).
US10815350B2	Keycap structure and manufacturing method thereof A keycap structure includes a keycap body and a single coating layer. The keycap body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The single coating layer is formed on the top surface. The single coating layer is formed by coating a paint. The paint is a UV paint or a PU paint.
US10815349B2	Resin composition, prepreg, resin sheet, metal foil-clad laminate, and printed circuit board It is intended to provide a resin composition that suppresses the thermal expansion of a printed circuit board more than ever and also prevents the bleedout of substances from the printed circuit board, while maintaining a high glass transition temperature. The resin composition of the present invention contains an alkenyl-substituted nadimide, a maleimide compound, and an epoxy-modified cyclic silicone compound.
US10815348B2	Aesculin sturgeon skin gelatin film with antioxidant activity and enterococcus faecalis detection ability and a method of preparing the same A method of preparing an aesculin sturgeon skin gelatin with antioxidant activity and Enterococcus faecalis detection ability includes: 1) mixing a sturgeon skin gelatin and distilled water in a ratio of 1:15-1:25 (w/v) at 50-70° C. and filtering to obtain a sturgeon skin gelatin solution; 2) adding aesculin and a glycerin solution to the sturgeon skin gelatin solution, stirring the resulted sturgeon skin gelatin solution at 30-50° C. for 30 minutes, and filtering; and 3) removing air bubbles from the sturgeon skin gelatin solution of step 2) under reduced pressure, placing the sturgeon skin gelatin solution on an acrylic glass, and drying the sturgeon skin gelatin solution at in a vented oven 25° C. and 45-55% relative humidity for 24 hours to obtain the aesculin sturgeon skin gelatin film.
US10815347B2	Blush-resistant film including pigments Biaxially oriented film and metal laminate composite thereof useful for manufacturing food containers with good resistance to blushing during steam sterilization, comprising a blend of PBT and PET and also incorporating color pigment comprising polar functional groups. The films possess improve resistance to trans-esterification during melt processing, resulting in enhanced crystallinity levels present in the laminated film which leads to little or no blush discoloration during steam sterilization.
US10815344B2	Composition comprising a fibrous material, a multistage polymer and a (meth) acrylic polymer, its method of preparation and its use The present invention relates to a composition comprising a fibrous material, a multistage polymer and a (meth)acrylic polymer. The composition can be in form of a prepreg, a preform or a laminate. The present invention further relates to a method for making a composition comprising a fibrous material, a multistage polymer and a (meth)acrylic polymer and its use in making composite articles. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a composition comprising a fibrous material, a multistage polymer and a (meth)acrylic polymer and its use for producing fibre reinforced impact modified composites.
US10815343B2	Composition for preparing polyimide or poly(imide-amide) copolymer, polyimide or poly(imide-amide) copolymer, article including polyimide or poly(imide-amide) copolymer, and display device including the article A composition for preparing at least one of a polyimide and a poly(imide -amide) copolymer, the composition including at least one of a polyamic acid and a poly(amic acid-amide) copolymer, and at least one of a carbodiimide derivative and a carbodiimidazole derivative.
US10815342B2	Process for producing a stabilizer dispersion and process for producing a thermoplastic composition stabilized with the stabilizer dispersion The invention relates to a process for producing a stabilizer dispersion S, wherein the stabilizer dispersion is an aqueous composition comprising at least one phenolic stabilizer A, at least one thio co-stabilizer B, at least one surfactant C and at least one silicon oil component D. Further the present invention is directed to a process for producing a thermoplastic moulding composition, in particular an composition based on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers (ABS), using the stabilizer dispersion S.
US10815341B2	Polymeric materials A liquid formulation for addition to a polymeric material comprises a vehicle, an additive (e.g. a colourant) and carbonyl bis (1-caprolactan)). The liquid formulation may be used to colour melt spun fibre (e.g. PET or polyamide).
US10815340B2	Polymer for tissue engineering The invention relates to a polymer for tissue engineering from biodegradable polyphosphazenes, having photopolymerizable side groups, wherein the side groups of the polyphosphazenes are formed exclusively from amino acids and/or amino acid derivatives, which are bonded to the backbone of the polyphosphazene via the amino group of the amino acid and to a spacer attached to the acid group with a carbon chain of length m, which has a vinyl group at the free end, wherein m=0 to m=10.
US10815335B2	Ring-opening polymerizations using a flow reactor Techniques regarding the synthesis of polyesters and/or polycarbonates through one or more ring-opening polymerizations conducted within a flow reactor and facilitated by a urea anion catalyst and/or a thiourea catalyst are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can comprise a method, which can comprise polymerizing, via a ring-opening polymerization within a flow reactor, a cyclic monomer in the presence an organocatalyst comprising a urea anion.
US10815333B2	High-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn and its preparation method A high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn obtained by subjecting a polyester to dissolution, washing and solid state polycondensation followed by spinning. The high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn has a dry heat shrinkage rate of 2.0±0.25% under test conditions of 177° C.×10 min×0.05 cN/dtex. The average value of the crystal volume Vc of the high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn is larger than 230 nm3. The high-modulus low-shrinkage polyester industrial yarn has a fiber modulus of ≥100 cN/dtex. The polycondensation catalyst consists of magnesium ethylene glycol and antimony ethylene glycol, which has a small thermal degradation coefficient.
US10815331B2	Autocatalytic polyols The present invention discloses a polymeric polyol composition useful for making polyurethane polymers, especially polyurethane foams. Said polyurethane polymer foams demonstrate a good balance of mechanical properties, physical properties, and low emissions. The polymeric polyol composition is the reaction product(s) of (i) a polyamine initiator composition comprising the polymerization product(s) of aminoethylpiperazine with (ii) at least one epoxide compound, at least one glycidyl ether compound, or mixtures thereof.
US10815330B2	Thermolatently catalysed two-component system The invention relates to a two-component system containing a component A) comprising at least one NCO-reactive connection, and a component B) comprising at least one polyisocyanate, characterised in that the component A) contains ≥400 to ≤9500 wt. ppm water, in relation to the total weight of the component A), and the component A) and/or the component B) contains at least one thermolatent, inorganic, tin-containing catalyst. The invention also relates to a method for producing a coating on a substrate, coatings that can be obtained with the method, the use of the component A) or B) in the two-component system, and substrates coated with the coating, in particular coated vehicle bodies or vehicle parts.
US10815326B2	High molecular weight multimodal elastomer compositions with good processability Provided herein are multimodal elastomer compositions comprising a first polymer fraction and a second polymer fraction, and methods for making such compositions. The elastomer compositions are preferably ethylene, α-olefin, copolymers or ethylene, α-olefin, polyene terpolymers. The elastomer compositions have high Mooney viscosity, thereby providing for improved elastomeric properties in compounds and other articles formed from the elastomer compositions. Surprisingly, the high Mooney viscosity compositions exhibit a much lower than expected viscosity when formulated into elastomer compounds. Thus, the processing detriments typically associated with high Mooney viscosity elastomers are minimized through the use of the elastomer compositions, and methods for making them, disclosed herein.
US10815325B2	High molecular weight multimodal elastomer compositions with good processability Provided herein are multimodal elastomer compositions comprising a first polymer fraction and a second polymer fraction, and methods for making such compositions. The elastomer compositions are preferably ethylene, α-olefin, copolymers or ethylene, α-olefin, polyene terpolymers. The elastomer compositions have high Mooney viscosity, thereby providing for improved elastomeric properties in compounds and other articles formed from the elastomer compositions. Surprisingly, the high Mooney viscosity compositions exhibit a much lower than expected viscosity when formulated into elastomer compounds. Thus, the processing detriments typically associated with high Mooney viscosity elastomers are minimized through the use of the elastomer compositions, and methods for making them, disclosed herein.
US10815323B2	Silane-modified polymer, rubber compounding ingredient, and rubber composition A silane-modified polymer having a polyisoprene skeleton and a hydrolyzable silyl group is useful as a rubber compounding ingredient. When added to a rubber composition, it is effective for improving the wet grip and substantially reducing the hysteresis loss of the cured rubber composition. Low fuel consumption tires may be manufactured from the rubber composition.
US10815314B2	Amine compound, modified conjugated diene-based polymer containing functional group derived therefrom, and method of preparing the modified conjugated diene-based polymer The present invention relates to a modified conjugated diene-based polymer containing a functional group derived from a tertiary amine compound represented by Formula 1, a method of preparing the same, and a tertiary amine compound represented by Formula 1.
US10815313B2	Method for preparing a cellulose sponge A method for preparing a cellulose sponge, comprising: (A) providing a solution of hydroxypropyl cellulose having a self-crosslinkable substituent; and (B) adding an initiator and a catalyst into the solution of hydroxypropyl cellulose having the self-crosslinkable substituent for crosslinking, wherein a method for preparing the hydroxypropyl cellulose having the self-crosslinkable substituent comprises: (a) dissolving hydroxypropyl cellulose in dimethylformamide to form a hydroxypropyl cellulose solution; (b) dissolving a compound comprising the self-crosslinkable substituent in dimethylformamide and slowly adding it drop by drop into the hydroxypropyl cellulose solution; (c) adding an alcohol for reaction; and (d) reacting and drying at room temperature to form the hydroxypropyl cellulose having the self-crosslinkable substituent.
US10815312B2	Bifunctional peptide having capability to permeate cells and capability to regenerate muscles and use thereof Disclosed are a bifunctional peptide having the capability to permeate cells and the capability to regenerate muscles and the use thereof. Advantageously, the bifunctional peptide has a function of regenerating muscle cells and thus is useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases affecting muscle regeneration, and additionally has the capability to permeate cells and thus eliminates the necessity to adhere an additional peptide or add other agent or drug for cell permeation of the peptide, thereby finally exerting an efficient muscle generation effect. Thus, the bifunctional peptide can be easily applied to various surgical regenerative treatments and can shorten the treatment period.
US10815308B2	FIXaxFX bispecific antibody with common light chain Bispecific antigen binding molecules (e.g., antibodies) that bind blood clotting factors, factor IXa (FIXa) and factor X (FX), and enhance the FIXa-catalysed activation of FX to FXa. Use of the bispecific antigen binding molecules to control bleeding, by replacing natural cofactor FVIIIa which is deficient in patients with haemophilia A.
US10815307B2	Antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof The present invention provides antibodies or the antigen-binding portion thereof, that bind to one or more carbohydrate antigens. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the inhibition of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprise an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
US10815303B2	Fusion protein for restoring the functions of failing immune cells and application thereof A fusion protein for restoring functions of failing immune cells and application thereof. The fusion protein has a functional area for recognizing the failing immune cell and a functional area for conducting activation and amplification on the failing immune cell. The two functional areas are connected through a non-functional amino acid fragment with a certain length. The functional area for recognition uses the immune checkpoint specific antibody to recognize a phenotypic receptor of failing immune cells. The functional area for conducting activation and amplification adopts the cytokine or functionally-similar mutants, a ligand of the phenotypic receptor or functionally-similar mutants or an activating antibody to activate failing immune cells. The fusion protein recognizes failing immune cells, conducts activation and amplification on recognized failing immune cells, restores functions of killing antigen positive cells by the immune cells, and enhances inhibition of tumor growth and virus infection control.
US10815302B2	Anti-PD-1 antibody and use thereof This invention provides antibodies or functional fragments thereof that bind to PD-1 with high affinity. The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies or the fragments thereof according to the present invention, expression vectors and host cells for expressing the antibodies or the functional fragments thereof according to the present invention, as well as methods for producing the antibodies or the functional fragments thereof according to the present invention. The present invention also provides immunoconjugates and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies or the functional fragments thereof according to the present invention. The present invention additionally provides methods for treating a plurality of diseases (comprising cancers, infectious diseases and inflammatory diseases) by using the antibodies or the functional fragments thereof disclosed herein.
US10815299B2	Anti-KIR antibodies, formulations, and uses thereof A novel IgG4 isotype anti-KIR antibody, novel formulations of this and other IgG4 anti-KIR antibodies, and methods of using such formulations are provided. Also described are compositions, formulations, dosages, and administration regimens suitable for NK cell activation and therapeutic applications of anti-KIR antibodies, as well as kits comprising one or more anti-KIR antibodies with instructions for use in treating cancer.
US10815287B2	Acylated derivative of human insulin or analogue thereof Provided is an acylated derivative of human insulin or an analogue thereof. Specifically disclosed is an acylated derivative of a human insulin analogue, or zinc complex thereof; the human insulin analogue being derivatized is preferably Des(B30) human insulin; the acylated derivative is longer-lasting than existing insulin analogues and acylated derivatives thereof, its blood glucose reduction is more steady, and it is more stable in storage.
US10815279B2	Capsid-modified rAAV vector compositions and methods therefor Disclosed are capsid-modified rAAV expression vectors, as well as infectious virions, compositions, and pharmaceutical formulations containing them. Also provided are methods of preparing and using the disclosed capsid-protein-mutated rAAV constructs in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, including, inter alia, as mammalian cell-targeting delivery agents, and as human gene therapy vectors. Also disclosed are large-scale production methods for capsid-modified rAAV expression vectors, viral particles, and infectious virions having improved transduction efficiencies over those of the corresponding, un-modified, rAAV vectors, as well as use of the disclosed compositions in the manufacture of medicaments for a variety of in vitro and/or in vivo applications.
US10815276B2	Cell penetrating peptides and methods of making and using thereof Disclosed herein are compounds having activity as cell penetrating peptides. In some examples, the compounds can comprise a cell penetrating peptide moiety and a cargo moiety. The cargo moiety can comprise one or more detectable moieties, one or more therapeutic moieties, one or more targeting moieties, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the cell penetrating peptide moiety is cyclic. In some examples, the cell penetrating peptide moiety and cargo moiety together are cyclic. In some examples, the cell penetrating peptide moiety is cyclic and the cargo moiety is appended to the cyclic cell penetrating peptide moiety structure. In some examples, the cargo moiety is cyclic and the cell penetrating peptide moiety is cyclic, and together they form a fused bicyclic system.
US10815272B2	CD31 peptides The present invention provides peptides corresponding to fragments of CD31 that inhibit platelet and leukocyte activation, and to their use in the treatment of thrombotic disease. These peptides find use as therapeutic agents in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and thrombotic diseases such as atherothrombosis, in particular when immobilised onto solid supports.
US10815269B2	Multimodal anion exchange matrices The invention discloses a separation matrix which comprises a plurality of separation ligands, defined by the formula R1-L1-N(R3)-L2-R, immobilized on a support, wherein R1 is a five- or six-membered, substituted or non-substituted ring structure or a hydroxyethyl or hydroxypropyl group; L1 is either a methylene group or a covalent bond; R2 is a five-or six-membered, substituted or non-substituted ring structure; L2 is either a methylene group or a covalent bond; R3 is a methyl group; and wherein if R1 is a hydroxyethyl group and L1 is a covalent bond, R2 is a substituted aromatic ring structure or a substituted or non-substituted aliphatic ring structure.
US10815266B2	β-D-2′-deoxy-2′-α-fluoro-2′-β-C-substituted-2-modified-N6-substituted purine nucleotides for HCV treatment A compound of the structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or composition thereof for the treatment of a host infected with or exposed to an HCV virus or other disorders more fully described herein.
US10815263B2	Method for purifying P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-)tetraphosphate To provide an easy and practical iron ion removal method, as a method for purifying P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-)tetraphosphate from a solution containing iron ions.Purification is performed by a purification method including a method for purifying P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-)tetraphosphate by removing iron ions from an aqueous solution or hydrophilic solvent solution containing P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-)tetraphosphate and iron ions, including (1) a step of purification using a chelating resin packed column, and (2) a step of adjusting the pH of the solution after said purification step using the chelating resin packed column to 5.5 or less, and then crystallizing P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-)tetraphosphate, or a step of treating the solution after said purification step using the chelating resin packed column with zinc chloride-activated activated carbon.
US10815261B2	Compounds produced from stevia and process for producing the same Various ingredients and compositions are prepared from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant. The compositions can be used as bulking agents, and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
US10815256B2	Dithiophene compound, preparation and its application in organic photovoltaics thereof The present invention disclosed a novel (4,8-bis(5-(trimethylstannyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene-2,6-diyl)bis(trimethylstannane) compound, its preparation and use for the synthesis of polymers, which is used to build devices for capacitor and solar applications. The present invention further discloses to an improved process for the synthesis of DTBDT having improved yields.
US10815253B2	Preparation method for zeolitic imidazolate frameworks The present invention provides a preparation method for zeolitic imidazolate frameworks. The preparation method comprises: adding a metal carbonate or oxide, an organic ligand to a hydrophilic liquid to obtain a mixture; introducing an acidic gas to reach a reaction pressure of 0.1 MPa to 2.0 MPa, and reacting for a predetermined time; heating to 30° C.-60° C. and vacuuming to obtain the zeolitic imidazolate framework. The present invention also provides a zeolitic imidazolate framework obtained by the above preparation method. The preparation method according to the present invention is environmentally friendly and has a high yield.
US10815250B2	AhR modulators Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods of using the compounds and compositions for the treatment of diseases modulated, as least in part, by AhR. The compounds are represented by formulae: wherein the letters and symbols X1, X2, Z, R1b, R1c, R1d, R1e, R2a, R2b, R2c and R2d have the meanings provided in the specification.
US10815246B2	Thailanstatin analogs The invention provides novel cytotoxic compounds and cytotoxic conjugates comprising these cytotoxic compounds and cell-binding agents. More specifically, this invention relates to novel thailanstatin A analogs, useful as cytotoxic small molecule toxins in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The present invention further relates to compositions including these cytotoxic compounds and ADCs, and methods for using these toxins and ADCs to treat pathological conditions including cancer.
US10815240B2	Manufacturing process and intermediates for a pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compound and use thereof The present invention relates to a manufacturing process and intermediates for preparing a crystalline or non-crystalline form of N-((1S,3S)-3-(methyl(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)cyclobutyl)propane-1-sulfonamide. The present invention also relates to salt forms and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline form, and to methods for use of the compound prepared from a crystalline form in the treatment of various diseases.
US10815239B2	Compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR kinase The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and solid forms of the compounds of this invention.The compounds of this invention have formula I-A or I-B: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
US10815237B2	Antimicrobials and methods of making and using same The present disclosure relates generally to the field of antimicrobial compounds and to methods of making and using them. These compounds are useful for treating, preventing, reducing the risk of, and delaying the onset of microbial infections in humans and animals. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a compound of Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or tautomer.
US10815235B2	Polycyclic compounds and uses thereof The present invention provides novel neuromodulatory compounds and compositions thereof. The invention also relates to methods of treating various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; as well as intermediates for the preparation compounds.
US10815233B2	Dihydroindolizinone derivative A compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the description) or a salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof is a potent FXIa inhibitor, has excellent oral absorption properties and kinetics in blood, can exert a potent anti-coagulation activity over a long period of time after being administered orally, and has a discrepancy between the anti-coagulation activity thereof and the CYP-inhibiting activity thereof. Therefore, the compound or the salt, solvate, N-oxide form or prodrug thereof can be used as an efficient prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for vascular occlusive diseases.
US10815232B2	Crystalline forms of viral-protein inhibitor drug VX-787, processes for preparation thereof and use thereof The present disclosure relates to novel crystalline forms of VX-787, processes for preparation thereof and use thereof. VX-787 is a viral-protein inhibitor drug. The present disclosure provides crystalline form CS1, crystalline form CS2, crystalline form CS3, and crystalline form CS4 of compound (I) hydrochloride. The present disclosure also provides crystalline form CS3 and crystalline form CS9 of compound (I).free form.
US10815228B2	Aztreonam derivatives and uses thereof Disclosed herein are aztreonam derivatives, therapeutic methods of using the aztreonam derivatives, particularly in combination with β-lactamase inhibitors, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The aztreonam derivatives can be administered orally to provide orally bioavailable aztreonam.
US10815224B2	Monocyclic heteroaryl substituted compounds Disclosed are compounds of Formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), (VI), (VII), or (VIII): (I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII) or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein R3 is a monocyclic heteroaryl group substituted with zero to 3 R3a; and R1, R2, R3a, R4, and n are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as PAR4 inhibitors, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in inhibiting or preventing platelet aggregation, and are useful for the treatment of a thromboembolic disorder or the primary prophylaxis of a thromboembolic disorder.
US10815221B2	Crystal forms of an androgen receptor antagonist, preparation method and use thereof The present disclosure relates to novel crystalline forms of an androgen receptor antagonist drug (ODM-201 represented by formula (I)), preparation method thereof and use thereof. The crystalline form B or the crystalline form C of ODM-201 provided by the present disclosure has low hygroscopicity, good stability, high solubility, excellent flowability, optimal particle size with uniform distribution, which provides a new choice for the preparation of drugs containing ODM-201 and is of great value for drug development.
US10815218B2	Benzoimidazole derivatives as PAD4 inhibitors Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, R1 and R3-R11 are as herein defined, and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.
US10815216B2	Process for the preparation of aripiprazole lauroxil The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of Aripiprazole Lauroxil of Formula (I).
US10815214B2	Regioselective N-2 arylation of indazoles A novel process is provided for the efficient preparation of an asymmetric compound of structural formula I: comprising a copper-catalyzed, carbon-nitrogen cross-coupling step. The process described as part of the present invention can be used to manufacture poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, which may be useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention describes a process for the manufacture of the PARP inhibitor, 2-{4-[(3S)-piperidin-3-yl]phenyl}-2H-indazole-7-carboxamide.
US10815213B2	Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the BTK inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. (Formula I)
US10815210B2	Benzocyclobutane derivatives useful as dual SGLT1 / SGLT2 modulators The present invention is directed to benzocyclobutane derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by SGLT activity, more particularly dual SGLT1/2 activity. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of for example, Type II diabetes mellitus, Syndrome X, and complications and symptoms associated with said disorders.
US10815204B2	Process for the preparation of diphenylpyrazine derivatives The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of amorphous Selexipag from Selexipag crystalline salts using a solvent.
US10815201B2	Method for producing pitavastatin calcium Production of pitavastatin calcium safely on an industrial scale with a high yield and high selectivity at low cost. A method of producing pitavastatin calcium including step (i) for acetalizing a compound represented by the formula (1) to give a compound represented by the formula (3), step (ii) for reacting a compound represented by the formula (3) with an acid to give a compound represented by the formula (4), and step (iii) for hydrolyzing a compound represented by the formula (4) and reacting same with a calcium compound.
US10815200B2	18F—tagged inhibitors of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and their use as imaging agents for prostate cancer The present invention generally relates to the field of radiopharmaceuticals and their use in nuclear medicine as tracers and imaging agents for various disease states of prostate cancer.
US10815194B2	Process for the preparation of mono-protected α,ω-diamino alkanes The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of mono-protected α,ω-diamino alkanes, the use of said process in a process for the synthesis of a linker drug comprising an α,ω-diamino alkane moiety and the use of the process of the present invention in a process for preparing an antibody-drug conjugate comprising an α,ω-diamino alkane moiety.
US10815192B2	U-47700 immunoassay Antibodies, immunoassay methods and kits for the detection and determination of 3,4,-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide and 3,4,-dichloro-N-[2-(methylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide, as well as the precursory immunogens, are described.
US10815189B2	Method for producing nitrobenzene The invention relates to a method for continuous production of nitrobenzene by means of nitration of benzene with nitric acid and sulfuric acid, in which load change (i.e. a reduction or increase in the quantity of nitric acid supplied to the process per time interval) is particularly advantageously developed. The invention particularly relates to a method in which, in the case of a load reduction, the ratio of the masses of benzene and nitric acid supplied per time interval is significantly increased compared to said ratio before the load change and/or the ratio of the masses of nitric acid and sulfuric acid supplied per time interval is significantly reduced compared to said ratio before the load change. In the event of a load increase, the reverse is carried out.
US10815187B2	Preparation of vegetable oil-based monomers for use in thermosetting resins The present embodiments herein generally relate to thermoset resins that are derived from vegetable oil based sources, including fibrous plant sources. The utilization of plant based oil as starting materials makes the technology a green alternative to currently available solutions. This, coupled with the novel synthetic methods that are utilized, results in a transformation of the plant based oils into useful, durable, and resilient thermoset resins.
US10815185B2	Method for separating dimethyl carbonate from methanol A method for separating dimethyl carbonate from methanol includes subjecting a raw material containing dimethyl carbonate and methanol to extractive distillation. The extractant contains an ionic liquid and a compound having a general formula of CH3O(CH2CH2O)nCH3, n being an integer of 2-8. The ionic liquid is an imidazole ionic liquid, a pyridine ionic liquid, or a mixture thereof.
US10815178B2	Intermolecular reaction of propargyl ethers with dimethylfuran in the presence of gold(I) complexes The present invention relates to a method of preparing ortho substituted phenols from 2,5-dimethylfuran and propargyl ethers in the presence of a gold(I) complex. It is particularly advantageous to use 2,5-dimethylfuran as this offers an ecological beneficial synthesis of said ortho substituted phenols.
US10815175B1	Method of fabricating diol containing bis-cycloaliphate A method is provided for fabricating a diol containing a bis-cycloaliphate. The diol is hydrogenated with hydrogen and a catalyst. Therein, the diol has a bis-aromatic. The catalyst comprises an active metal and a catalyst carrier. The active metal is a VIII-B-group transition element. The catalyst carrier is an oxide of IV-B-group element. Thus, the diol containing the bis-cycloaliphate is generated.
US10815174B2	Storage container and storage method of Z-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene A storage method of HCFO-1233zd (Z) according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes using a storage container having a liquid-contact portion thereof. The liquid-contact portion is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of epoxy-phenolic resin, phenolic resin, phenolic-butyral resin, stainless steel, iron phosphate, zinc phosphate and glass.
US10815173B2	Compositions comprising fluoropropenes and fluoropropanes and methods for preparing the compositions A process is provided comprising contacting and reacting the compound CF3CF2CHXCl, wherein X is H or Cl, or the compound CF3CF═CXCl, wherein X is H or Cl, with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst consisting essentially of Cu, Ru, Cu—Pd, Ni—Cu, and Ni—Pd, to obtain as a result thereof reaction product comprising hydrofluoropropenes or intermediates convertible to said hydrofluoropropenes, notably CF3CF═CH2 and CF3CH═CHF.
US10815172B2	1,3-butadiene separation and recovery method and 1,3-butadiene separation and recovery apparatus Disclosed is a 1,3-butadiene separation and recovery method which can reduce the amount of 1,3-butadiene polymer produced when 1,3-butadiene is separated and recovered from a mixed fluid containing 1,3-butadiene. The method includes an extractive distillation step of performing extractive distillation of the mixed fluid to obtain a fraction containing crude 1,3-butadiene, and a dividing wall distillation step of performing dividing wall distillation of the fraction containing crude 1,3-butadiene to obtain a fraction containing an impurity having a higher boiling point than 1,3-butadiene, a fraction containing an impurity having a lower boiling point than 1,3-butadiene, and a fraction containing high-purity 1,3-butadiene.
US10815171B2	Process for the production of high purity para-xylene and high purity toluene A process for the production of high purity toluene and para-xylene is described. More specifically, the process involves the production of high purity toluene produced via a light-desorbent selective adsorption process for para-xylene production, such as light desorbent para-xylene extraction, without the need for dedicated solvent extraction or olefin removal from the toluene stream.
US10815170B2	Oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of ethane Processes and associated reaction systems for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane are provided. In particular, a process is provided that comprises supplying a feed gas comprising ethane and oxygen to a multitubular fixed-bed reactor and allowing the ethane and oxygen to react in the presence of an oxidative dehydrogenation catalyst to yield a reactor effluent comprising ethylene; and supplying a coolant to an interior shell space of the multitubular fixed-bed reactor in a flow pattern that is co-current with the flow of the feed gas through reactor.
US10815167B2	Olefin double bond isomerization catalyst with high poison resistance A process for the double-bond isomerization of olefins is disclosed. The process may include contacting a hydrocarbon stream including olefins with a γ-alumina-titania isomerization catalyst to convert at least a portion of the olefin to its positional isomer. The γ-alumina-titanic isomerization catalysts disclosed herein may also have the activity to convert alcohol into additional olefins, while having increased resistance to oxygenate poisons.
US10815164B2	Process for producing styrene The invention relates to a process for the preparation of styrene or substituted styrenes comprising the steps of: (a) subjecting a feed containing 1-phenyl ethanol or substituted 1-phenyl ethanol to a dehydration treatment in the presence of a suitable dehydration catalyst; (b) subjecting the resulting product mixture to a separation treatment, thus obtaining a stream containing water and styrene or substituted styrene and a residual fraction containing heavy ends; (c) treating the stream containing water and styrene or substituted styrene with a base; (d) separating the treated stream of step (c) into a styrene or substituted styrene-rich product stream and a styrene or substituted styrene-lean waste water stream; (e) treating the styrene or substituted styrene-lean waste water stream with steam in a stripping column, thus obtaining a treated waste water stream and a treated stream comprising steam and styrene or substituted styrene.
US10815163B2	Systems for reducing resource consumption in production of alcohol fuel by conversion to hydrocarbon fuels Systems are presented that reduce energy and water consumption in processes for producing fuel from renewable alcohol-containing feedstreams. Alcohol content is converted directly to hydrocarbon transport fuels in a catalytic process, with heat transferred between intermediate process streams to reduce heat energy consumption. Overall water consumption is reduced by recovery of water from the catalytic process and reduction of water temperature to reduce evaporative losses.
US10815161B2	Reactive materials for manipulating propagation rates and a resulting chemical time delay The present invention is directed to embodiments of reactive material (RM) and an associated chemical time delay that includes an RM, according to an embodiment of the present invention. One embodiment includes a delay material that is an RM patterned on a substrate using lithographic techniques. Another embodiment includes a delay material that is an RM deposited on a patterned substrate such as a mesh. The present invention also includes a chemical time delay that includes either embodiment of the delay material, or any variation on the delay material that would be known to or conceivable to one of skill in the art.
US10815149B2	Hydrophobic finish compositions with extended flow time retention and building products made thereof Disclosed are hydrophobic finish compositions and cementitious articles made with the hydrophobic finish compositions. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention have many uses, such as, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having water durability and low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish can include fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), an extended flow time retention agent including either one or more carboxylic acids, salts of carboxylic acids, or mixtures thereof, and other optional additives.
US10815148B2	Glazing comprising a protective coating A material includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers including at least one silver-based functional layer, wherein the stack includes a protective coating deposited on top of at least one portion of the functional layer, the protective coating including: a lower protective layer having a thickness of between 1 and 10 nm, a central protective layer based on carbon graphite located on top of the lower protective layer, and an upper protective layer having a thickness of between 1 and 10 nm located on top of the central protective layer.
US10815145B2	High index glass and devices incorporating such According to at least one embodiment a glass comprises: a refractive index N of greater than 1.65 at a wavelength λ, where λ=587.6 nm; a glass density of not more than 4.2 g/cm3; Abbe number Vd greater than 30; the glass comprising greater than 0.03 wt % of rare earth oxide with an atomic number of 58 or higher.
US10815142B2	Gradient fining tank for refining foamy molten glass and a method of using the same A gradient fining tank and a method of operating the tank to refine foamy molten glass is disclosed. The gradient fining tank includes a floor, a roof, and two laterally-spaced sidewalls that at least partially define an interior chamber of the tank. The floor of the tank is profiled to provide the tank with an extended shallow portion that defines an inlet to the interior chamber and a deep holding portion that defines an outlet from the interior chamber. An entry section of the floor provides the extended shallow portion of the tank and a transition section and exit section of the floor provide the deep holding portion. A depth of the interior chamber at an outlet end of the deep holding portion is greater than a depth of the interior chamber at the outlet end of the extended shallow portion.
US10815140B2	System and method for treating and recycling process water A system and a method for treating and recycling process water has a cylindrical sedimentation tank and a cylindrical tank for flotation and storage downstream of the sedimentation tank. Water is added to an inlet at the upper part of the sedimentation tank, and treated water is removed from an outlet at the lower part of the flotation tank for recycling. A screw in the sedimentation tank has a major diameter similar the sedimentation tank, which forces water to flow rotationally from the top towards the bottom of the sedimentation tank. A riser between the sedimentation tank and the flotation tank with one end in a lower part of the sedimentation tank, and the other end at an upper part of the flotation tank. A cleaning loop with ozone added is between the tanks, removing water from the flotation tank and returning it to the sedimentation tank.
US10815132B2	Apparatus and method for treating waste water containing ammonium salts The present invention relates to the waste water treatment field, and discloses apparatus and method for treating waste water containing ammonium salts, which contains NH4+, SO42−, Cl−, and Na+. In the method of the present invention, the pH value of the waste water to be treated is adjusted to a specific range in advance; sodium sulfate crystal and relatively concentrated ammonia are obtained by first evaporation, and then sodium chloride crystal and relatively dilute ammonia is obtained by second evaporation; alternatively, sodium chloride crystal and relatively concentrated ammonia is obtained by third evaporation, and then sodium sulfate crystal and relatively dilute ammonia are obtained by fourth evaporation. The method of the present invention can recover ammonia, sodium sulfate, and sodium chloride from the waste water respectively, so that the resources in the waste water can be reused as far as possible.
US10815129B1	Method of fabricating rigid radiation reflectors A rigid radiation reflector is fabricated from a powdered material transparent to light in a wavelength band extending from approximately 0.2 micrometers to at least 8 micrometers. The powdered material is dispersed in a liquid wherein the powdered material is at least 95% insoluble in the liquid. The resulting mixture is molded under pressure at room temperature and then sintered to generate a porous solid. The porous solid is cooled to room temperature. A surface of the porous solid is then coated with a light-reflecting metal.
US10815125B2	Removable non-conjugated polymers for dispersing carbon nanotubes Polymers having pendant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) groups covalently bound to the polymer backbone via thioester bonds are provided. The PAH groups are covalently bound to the backbone of the polymer by a molecular linker that includes a thioester bond. Also provided are dispersions of polymer-coated carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube films formed from the dispersions.
US10815114B2	Effervescent liquid dispenser A container is disclosed including an effervescent liquid and an effervescent liquid dispenser including pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source, and a regulator in selective fluid communication with the container and the pressurized gas source. In response to a differential pressure applied to the regulator being less than a first threshold value between a container pressure and an environmental pressure of an environment surrounding the dispenser, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is permitted to flow into the regulator chamber and the container until the first threshold value is achieved. In response to the differential pressure applied to the regulator being greater than the first threshold value between the container pressure and the environmental pressure, pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source is prevented from flowing into the regulator chamber and the container and in which the liquid dispenser is permanently affixed to the container.
US10815110B2	Liquid product dispensing system Disclosed embodiments provide a liquid product dispensing system. Cans are transported onto a weigh plate. The weigh plate is coupled to a dispensing system such that, when the can is filled with product to a predetermined weight, the dispensing system stops the flow of product into the can. A transport system then moves the filled cans from the weigh plate and moves another set of empty cans onto the weigh plate, and the process continues, enabling high-speed production of canned beverages.
US10815109B2	Closure tool for a centrifuge sample container and method for removing a closure from a centrifuge sample container A tool for removing first and second centrifuge bottle closure members from a centrifuge bottle includes a tool head including an aperture sized and shaped to receive a protruding portion of the first centrifuge bottle closure member. The tool further includes an elongate shaft extending from the tool head to a distal end and including a tapered portion adjacent the distal end. The tapered portion is sized and shaped to be at least partially inserted in a recessed portion of the second centrifuge bottle closure member. The aperture is configured to transfer torque to the first centrifuge bottle closure member during a rotating operation of the tool and the tapered portion is configured to exert an output force on the second centrifuge bottle closure member during a prying operation of the tool.
US10815105B2	Quick connect system for industrial and construction equipment A quick-connect connection system assembly for attaching attachments or tools to industrial and construction equipment for purposes of moving and placing materials and items, particularly heavy items, at varying heights relative to the ground. The connection system can have a mounting mechanism that generally comprises a rotatable latch that can be selectively retained in at least one of an open position and a closed position, including through the use of a magnet coupled with the mounting mechanism. The rotatable latch can be selectively rotated between the open and closed positioned via interaction with a cross member of the industrial equipment and the effect of forces acting upon the rotatable latch member, and with limited interaction by an operator of the industrial equipment.
US10815100B1	Grappling assembly for use with utility equipment A utility system may include at least one moveable arm, and at least one grappling assembly connected to the at least one moveable arm. The grappling assembly may include an upper claw including one or more lower grasping surfaces, and a lower claw including one or more upper grasping surfaces. The lower claw may be pivotally secured to the upper claw. The upper claw may be configured to close with respect to the lower claw. The lower claw may be configured to be wedged into at least a portion of the moveable arm so that the upper claw may compressively grasp a structure between the one or more lower grasping surfaces and the one or more upper grasping surfaces.
US10815099B2	Lifting container power generating device using flexible guidance system A lifting container power generating device using a flexible guidance system includes a power source section, a power transmission section and an electrical section. The power source section includes a slide recess base electrically connected to a top portion of a flexible lifting container. A body is connected to the slide recess base through a linear bearing. A fixed roller and a sliding roller on the body are symmetrically disposed at two sides of a guide wire rope. Under the combined action of a preloaded spring and a tension spring, the fixed roller and the sliding roller jointly press tightly against the guide wire rope. The power transmission section includes an electromagnetic clutch axially connected to the fixed roller, and an electromagnetic clutch pulley connected to a power generator pulley via a V-belt. The power source section includes an electrical cabinet connected to the electromagnetic clutch, a power generator and a battery of the flexible lifting container. The power generating device provides the battery of the lifting container with power during an operation of the flexible lifting container, solving issues of safety risks caused by current periodical replacement and charging of a battery of the flexible lifting container.
US10815092B2	Dispenser cartridge and wiper A dispenser housing for dispensing a multi-layer tape transfer tape used in a paper web turn-up operation, the transfer tape being the combination of a tape substrate coated on one side with a web grabbing adhesive and on the other side with a mounting adhesive, and a release liner having a release liner substrate fully coated on a first side with a release layer and zone-coated on a second side with a release layer, the transfer tape being wound onto a single spool with the release liner facing inward and the mounting side adhesive facing outward, such that buckling is precluded when the transfer tape is unwound from the spool.
US10815085B2	Device for printing packages which are fed individually to a printing unit A device for printing flat packages fed individually to a printing unit of a franking machine, pass the printing unit on one side and are guided on a side edge in the conveying direction, including a conveying apparatus which grips the packages at a front end and, by a guide plate forms a conveying plane of a conveying gap with an opposite conveying unit of the conveying apparatus. In the conveying direction, the conveying unit has two endless drawing devices next to each other which circulate a common axle on deflecting rollers, and the upper run of which, and the lower run of which are guided on running rollers mounted freely rotatably in pairs so as to lie opposite one another at pivotable ends of double lever arms assigned to the upper and the lower run, and supported on the inner side of the runs by spring force.
US10815084B2	Sheet feed apparatus and image forming apparatus having the same A sheet feed apparatus includes a sheet separation unit, and the sheet separation unit includes a separation roller that is provided so as to be brought into contact to an outer peripheral surface of a sheet feed roller, and separates a sheet fed by the sheet feed roller into one. The sheet separation unit comprises a hook for rotatably supporting the sheet separation unit in a main body casing of the sheet feed apparatus and an engaging claw that makes the sheet separation unit engage with the main body casing. Therefore, the sheet separation unit is held in the main body casing detachably.
US10815080B2	Automatic truck loading and unloading system The present disclosure provides an automatic loading and unloading system that is adaptable for an array of freight sizes, trucks and/or trailers. In some examples, the automatic loading and unloading may inventory the parcels scheduled for delivery, identify the dimensions of the parcels, and plot a loading configuration that maximizes the use of the truck or trailer. Based on the plotting, the automatic loading and unloading system may direct the automated guided vehicles (e.g., automatic forklifts) to the parcels scheduled for delivery. The automated guided vehicles may utilize the information received from the automatic loading and unloading system to identify a route from the parcel's storage location in the warehouse, for example, to the plotted position in the truck or trailer.
US10815079B2	Method and arrangement for loading a semi-trailer onto a railway wagon A transfer arrangement for transferring a semi-trailer onto an intermodal pocket wagon from a ground location beside the wagon, or vice versa, may include base roller beams of a first lifting mechanism supported by the ground at the ground location and intended for lifting the semi-trailer up from the ground. Corresponding wagon roller beams of a second lifting mechanism may be supported by the rail or the ground under the wagon. The wagon roller beams may be elevated to substantially the same height as the base roller beams or lowered towards the ground. A transfer mechanism may be provided for transferring the semi-trailer sideways from the first lifting mechanism to the second lifting mechanism in the elevated condition thereof.
US10815078B2	Conveyor installation and method for conveying plastics granulate A conveyor installation for plastics granulate comprises a dispatch location at which the plastics granulate with a pressurised carrier gas is dispatched into a conveyor line, a target location that in terms of conveyance is connected to the dispatch location, a humidification unit for humidifying the carrier gas and/or the plastics granulate by adding liquid, wherein a separation device for separating the humid carrier gas from the plastics granulate is provided at the target location.
US10815077B2	Window manufacturing conveyor system and method A six-part conveyor system sharing a common line of dependency for the streamlined manufacturing of windows allowing both sides of the window to be easily worked on without the need for users to lift and move the window from one segment of a conveyor system to another. The window manufacturing conveyor line is designed to streamline the manufacture of windows. This system and method allows a user to easily move glass panels, speeding up productivity and provide efficiency by putting holding clips on glass in a first station, applying fast drying sealant to a tipped piece of glass in a second station, and moving to a final station where the glass window is prepared for shipping wherein the shipping cart is moved into position around the final station and window is lowered onto the cart.
US10815074B2	Conveyance apparatus, production line using the conveyance apparatus, and method of changing the production line A conveyance apparatus includes a conveyor configured to convey a workpiece, a support unit supporting the conveyor, and a work device which performs a work to the workpiece within a conveying range of the conveyor supported by the support unit.
US10815073B1	Item singulation systems using turn conveyors Item singulation systems and methods may include an input conveyor, a separation conveyor, a turn conveyor, and an output conveyor that is positioned parallel with the input conveyor. A vision system may determine individual columns of items from among a plurality of items on the input conveyor. Operations of the input conveyor, separation conveyor, turn conveyor, and output conveyor may be controlled substantially as a pull system to transfer individual columns of items to the output conveyor, such that singulated items can be transferred by the output conveyor to downstream processes.
US10815072B1	Turning device and method for turning articles on conveyors On a conveyor for articles traveling from an upstream to a downstream end, an assembly for turning articles is integrated for changing the orientation of the article so that the article may be proper positioned within a stack of such products on a pallet layer. The turning assembly comprises an arm that is selectively extendible along a track to a plurality of extendable positions into an article path on the conveyor. The arm includes an upstream contact surface that is configured to contact a downstream surface of the article off-axis to a center of gravity of the article so that the article rotates about the upstream contact surface to a turned position and continues downstream on the conveyor in the turned position. A turn assist plate pivots into contact with an upstream portion of the article under computer control as needed to assist with turning boxes that are particularly long.
US10815071B2	Conveyor belt scraper A conveyor belt scraper (100) comprising a mounting base (110) adapted to be mounted on a support structure. A pivot body 300 is pivotally connected to the mounting base (110). First and second scraper blades (500), are secured to the pivot body (300), wherein a scraping tip (520) of the first scraper blade (500) and a scraping tip (530) of the second scraper blade (500) are separated by a space and the scraping tips (520, 530) each extend generally parallel to a pivot axis of the pivot body (300). The pivot assembly (300) is pivotal about the pivot axis so that a position of each scraper tip (520, 530) is variable.
US10815069B1	Parcel singulation systems and methods Parcel processing systems and methods. A method for singulating parcels includes receiving an input stream of a plurality of parcels including at least a leading parcel and a lagging parcel in a singulator system. The method includes updating position information of the leading parcel and the lagging parcel on a list. The method includes determining a leading speed of the leading parcel. The method includes determining an exit time of the leading parcel. The method includes setting a lagging speed of the lagging parcel according to the exit time of the leading parcel and a distance to an exit line of the lagging parcel. The method includes controlling conveyors to transport the leading parcel at the leading speed and to transport the lagging parcel at the lagging speed.
US10815059B2	Systems and methods for home position and cart acquisition with a materials handling vehicle A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a goods storage and retrieval system, comprising a multilevel warehouse racking system, a mobile storage cart, a cart home position, and a materials handling vehicle disposed on a vehicle transit surface and comprising a fork carriage assembly, a navigation subsystem, a cart engagement subsystem, and one or more vehicular controllers to use the navigation subsystem to navigate the materials handling vehicle along the vehicle transit surface to a localized engagement position where the cart home position is within a cart engagement field of view, and use the cart engagement subsystem to engage the mobile storage cart in the cart home position with the fork carriage assembly.
US10815057B2	Universal gripper for tote and sub-tote transport A universal gripper is disclosed for transferring totes and sub-totes, for example in an order fulfillment center. The universal gripper includes adjustable tines and pins capable of being positioned to engage within slots in the different configurations of totes and sub-totes.
US10815055B2	Load transfer mechanism A mechanism for transferring loads characterized by a frame adapted to be mounted on a lift mechanism of a lift truck, having a pair of telescopic rails mounted at one end to the frame. The telescopic rails extending parallel to one another, extendable laterally of the lift mechanism of the lift truck, between retracted and extended positions by an actuator that moves the telescopic rails. A carriage is mounted on the telescopic rails for movement there along when the telescopic rails are in their extended positions and the free ends of the telescopic rails are supported. The carriage having a secondary lift mechanism mounted thereon by which a load may be raised and lowered relative to the carriage.
US10815054B2	Article transport apparatus An article transport apparatus includes a mast provided upright on the traveling body, an upper frame (6) coupled to an upper end portion of the mast and an upper rail (R2) that guides movement of the upper frame (6). Separately from guide rollers disposed on lateral opposite sides of the upper rail (R2), a first roller (18A) and a second roller (18B) that are rotatable about vertical axes (P1, P2) are disposed on opposite sides of the upper rail (R2). A first supporting member (19) supporting the first roller (18A) is attached so as to be biased by a first biasing body (22) in a direction to push the first roller (18A) against the upper rail (R2), and a second supporting member (20) supporting the second roller (18B) is attached so as to be biased by a second biasing body (22) in a direction to push the second roller (18B) against the upper rail (R2).
US10815051B2	Container for transport of bulk liquids using dry trailers A system includes a rigid container configured to receive a dry cargo and a flexible container configured to receive a bulk liquid. The flexible container is configured to be disposed within the rigid container when the flexible container contains the bulk liquid. The flexible container includes a set of container portions and a set of restriction portions. Each container portion has a first cross-sectional area and each restriction portion defines a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area. Each restriction portion is disposed between a pair of adjacent container portions and is configured to restrict a flow of the bulk liquid therebetween. The restricting of the flow of the bulk liquid between the container portions is configured to limit load shifting associated with the flexible container when disposed in the rigid container.
US10815050B2	Modular material delivery system and method for setup The present invention is a modular system for delivering material directly to a blender hopper. The system includes primary base and optional secondary base modules supporting surge hoppers which receive material from material containers. The surge hopper may then dispense the material directly and rapidly to the blender hopper by gravity feed. During continuous operation, exhausted material containers may be removed from the surge hoppers and replaced with full material containers as material empties from the surge hoppers. This allows steady, high-volume flow of material to the blender hopper.
US10815047B2	Chemiluminescent aerosol product The object of present invention is to provide a chemiluminescent aerosol product that can easily form an expected quantity of a chemiluminescent composition which exhibits excellent storage stability, is stably self-held for a long period of time and achieves a good luminous effect.This aerosol product includes a double-structure container provided with a discharging mechanism for simultaneously discharging contents filled in two liquid concentrate filling spaces. A propellant filling space is filled with a propellant composed of a compressed gas, a first liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a first liquid concentrate composition containing an oxalic acid ester, a fluorescent substance and a thickener, and having a viscosity of 10,000-200,000 mPa·s (20° C.), and a second liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a second liquid concentrate composition containing hydrogen peroxide, a hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst and a thickener, and having a viscosity of 10,000-200,000 mPa·s (20° C.). The discharging mechanism includes a mixture discharging member having mixer for mixing the two kinds of liquid concentrate compositions. The two kinds of liquid concentrate compositions are mixed to form a chemiluminescent composition.
US10815041B2	Selectively opening multiple compartment packages and methods for making selectively opening multiple compartment packages Concepts and technologies disclosed herein for selectively opening multiple compartment packages and methods for making selectively opening multiple compartment packages. The selectively opening multiple compartment package can include a front layer having two sides; a second layer having two sides; a third layer having two sides; and a rear layer having two sides. Compartments of the selectively opening multiple compartment package can be formed and bound by a second side of the front layer and the first side of the second layer; a second side of the second layer and a first side of the third layer; and a second side of the third layer and a first side of the rear layer. The compartments are configured to be selectively opened.
US10815037B2	Lid for container A lid for a container is described. The lid has a basin that is designed to enhance the user's olfactory experience when drinking a beverage from the container and lid. As the user tilts the container and lid to take a drink, the beverage pours through an opening on the basin valley and flows across a sipping surface area to the user's mouth, thus allowing the beverage to aerate, evaporate, and cool. The basin is sized and dimensioned to channel and concentrate the vapor rising from the beverage towards the user's nose as the user sips the beverage. The basin and the opening are sized and dimensioned to provide a comfortable and secure feeling when drinking hot beverages. In this manner, the lid enhances the drinker's olfactory experience and provides better controllability of the flow of a hot beverage to prevent burn injuries.
US10815032B2	Compensated capillary indicator A temperature compensated bellows is provided for storage and displacement of a first fluid used as an indicator in a capillary tube. The bellows is made of a housing made of flexible, watertight material. The housing is made up of an upper portion, a lower portion, and an outer accordion formed portion. The accordion formed portion has a length/and is sealingly connected along a periphery between the upper and lower portions. At least one entry/exit port formed on at least one of the portions thereof. At least one of the upper and lower portions extends from a periphery of the accordion formed portion substantially within the housing so as to reduce the storage volume. Preferably, within this area defined by the portion which extends within the housing, a temperature compensation device is disposed. This device is made up of a miniature bellows and reservoir in which a second fluid is placed having a coefficient of expansion which is different than the first fluid. The device is arranged to allow expansion of the second fluid to negatively affect the displacement of the first fluid in the capillary tube. In this manner, the appropriate selection of a first and second fluid allows for temperature compensation, so as to yield an indication which is consistent and accurate across a large range of temperatures.
US10815029B2	Pallet box A system is provided comprising a box with four bottom flaps, at least four durable pegs projecting from exterior surfaces of two opposing bottom flaps, the pegs positioned to function as a built-in pallet structure for the box, adhesive strips on interior surfaces of the two opposing bottom flaps to promote closure of the bottom flaps, four top flaps, interior surfaces of two opposing top flaps containing protected adhesive strips to promote closure of the top flaps, and wax paper covering the adhesive strips prior to use of the strips. The pegs are constructed from the same material as the box. Material comprising the pegs is denser than material comprising the box. The denser concentration of the peg material enables the pegs to sustain weight of the box and contained items. The pegs are positioned on the opposing bottom flaps.
US10815027B2	Pull tab for collection and distribution of juice into a beverage container An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided which comprises a novel pull tab for collecting and distributing juice from fruit or vegetables into a pour opening in the end closure of the container. In some embodiments, the pull tab comprises a catch basin, raised rim, and fluid flow openings.
US10815026B2	Double-layer keg A double-layer keg comprises an outer barrel and an inner barrel made of plastic disposed in the outer barrel. A bottom of the outer barrel is fixed with a base, and a lower portion of the outer barrel has a brace for supporting a bottom periphery of the inner barrel. A spear structure is installed at a barrel opening of the inner barrel, and an upper portion of the inner barrel has a shoulder and a neck disposed around the barrel opening. An inner surface of an upper portion of the outer barrel is pressed against an outer surface of the shoulder and/or the neck of the inner barrel. An expansion space, provided for the bottom of the inner barrel to expand downward, is disposed between a portion of the bottom of the inner barrel located at an inner side of the brace and the base.
US10815025B2	Gable top with spout closure A gable top carton and a carton blank for forming a gable top carton are provided having patterns of score lines positioned beneath a closure aperture that relieve stress during a folding operation to better allow the carton blank to be formed into a suitable gable top container. The score pattern is particularly useful for cartons where the closure assembly has a flange which may touch or overlap with one of the walls of the front face panel of the assembled carton and respective portion of the carton blank.
US10815024B2	Packaging material A bulk-based packaging material is provided, comprising at least one crease line for facilitating folding of the packaging material to a package. The at least one crease line is formed as an imprint on a primary side of the packaging material, and as an embossment on a secondary side of the packaging material, wherein the imprint is formed as an elongated groove having a triangular profile.
US10815022B2	Retail ready package for carded products A retail ready cardboard package for shipping and displaying carded products is disclosed, which includes interior support struts having longitudinally extending lateral rail portions that have a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart transverse slots formed therein for accommodating and retaining the carded products.
US10815018B2	Method and system for deep vacuum packaging of a food product without covering liquid A method for deep vacuum packaging of a food product and a system for implementing this method. The food product and at least one additive are placed in a mixing device. The mixing device is evacuated and its contents are mixed to ensure a penetration of the additive(s) in the food product and to outgas the mixture until an absolute pressure is less than or equal to 30 mbar. The temperature of the food product is less than the boiling temperature of the liquid and the additives contained therein at a particular pressure. At least a portion of the mixture cold blanched is packaged in a tight container. The container is optionally pasteurised/sterilized in a short time by controlling the pressure and temperature conditions such that the container does not open or become crushed under the effect of a pressure difference between the inside of the container and the autoclave.
US10815015B2	Asteroid redirection and soft landing facilitated by cosmic ray and muon-catalyzed fusion Asteroid redirection and soft-landing systems are provided that use cosmic ray and muon-catalyzed micro-fusion. These systems include a micro-fusion propulsion system providing thrust for redirecting a small asteroid, as well as providing a particle cushion at a landing site for a soft-landing. The systems deploy deuterium-containing fuel material as a localized cloud interacting with incoming ambient cosmic rays to generate energetic fusion products. Dust or other particulate matter in the fuel material converts some cosmic rays into muons that also catalyze fusion. The fusion products provide thrusting upon the asteroid. The fusion products also aid deceleration of incoming asteroids to be mined for a soft landing upon a lunar or planetary surface.
US10815012B2	Deployable sheet material systems and methods Exemplary deployable sheet material systems may be configured to stow and deploy sheet material. The systems may include one or more masts, one or more extendable booms, and one or more guys wires configured to function in conjunction with each other to deploy the sheet material and then to maintain the sheet material in the deployed configuration.
US10815011B2	Restraint system for deployment of a feature on a satellite In one embodiment, an apparatus is attached to a feature to be deployed on a satellite. The apparatus includes a first material having an impedance, a second material coupled to the first material configured to provide a current or voltage to the first material causing the first material to generate heat based on the impedance after a launch process of a launch vehicle carrying the satellite has completed, and a third material configured to change state at a transition temperature. A release mechanism is coupled to the third material and holds the feature in an undeployed position on the satellite. The heat generated by the second material causes the third material to change state when the transition temperature range is reached and the release mechanism is released from the third material when the third material is in the second state to deploy the feature.
US10815007B2	Methods and systems for supplying water to an aircraft There are described methods and systems for supplying water to an aircraft. A water supply assembly is fluidly coupled to a water storage tank via a supply line. An overflow line is fluidly coupled to the water supply assembly. One or more sensors are configured to determine an amount of water in the water storage tank. One or more processors are communicative with the one or more sensors and configured to: determine a desired amount of water to be contained in the water storage tank; determine from the one or more sensors that an amount of water in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water; and, in response to determining that the amount of water in the water storage tank corresponds to the desired amount of water, transmit an instruction for causing water being supplied from the water supply assembly to the water storage tank to be diverted to the overflow line.
US10815003B2	Computer-based systems and methods for facilitating aircraft approach A graphical user interface (GUI) system for facilitating aircraft approaching and landing includes a database for storing airfields information and associated one or more approach patterns. The system also includes a display screen with user input interface configured for selecting a pattern for an aircraft to approach and land on an airfield, displaying the selected pattern in an overhead graphical view of the airfield according to the related information stored in the database. The system further includes a processing unit in signal communication with the database, one or more aircraft position sensors, and the display screen. The processing unit is configured to receive aircraft location and movement information from one or more aircraft sensors, airfield information from the database, and user input from the user input interface to determine display content and format of the display content on the display screen.
US10815001B2	Cockpit internal anti sabotage system (CIASS) A cockpit internal anti-sabotage system (CIASS) without compromising the cockpit security and the present anti-hijacking procedure and protocol, wherein a single cockpit crew alone in the cockpit cannot deny bonafide entry of other cockpit crew or cabin crew in an attempt to commit suicide or sabotage the aircraft, the system comprises a manual door lock system and an automated door lock system wherein both the systems comprising a mechanical system or a non-mechanical system or combination of both.
US10815000B2	Short rejected takeoff system and method The disclosed non-limiting embodiment provides important improvements in aircraft performance in short rejected takeoff systems by automatically detecting whether the speed of the aircraft does not exceed Vshort, where Vshort>V1; automatically detecting whether one of said plural engines has failed during takeoff while the aircraft is still in contact with the ground; and if the aircraft speed does not exceed vshort and an engine has failed, automatically performing an autonomous abort takeoff sequence to allow an improved takeoff weight in case of a single engine failure autonomously rejected takeoff. The aircraft's take off weight increase leads to increased payload or fuel quantity. The Payload increase allows for increased passenger and/or cargo capability. The fuel quantity increased allows the aircraft to achieve greater ranges. An aircraft provided with the proposed system, which reduces accelerate-stop distance, may then operate in shorter runways as compared to the prior art.
US10814999B2	Method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system A method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system includes a power converter adapted to receive a power supply and convert the power supply to a power output, a set of solid state switching elements connected with the power output, a set of sensors adapted to sense a power demand at the set of solid state switching elements, and a controller module communicatively connected with the set of sensors and the set of solid state switching elements.
US10814993B2	Inlet cowl deflection limiting strut A turbofan engine may comprise an inlet and a fan case coupled to the inlet. An engine case may be coupled to the fan case via a vane extending between the fan case and the engine case. A strut apparatus may extend from the fan case and limit deflection of the fan case. The strut apparatus may comprise a first end proximate the fan case, and a second end coupled to at least one of the engine case or a structure for mounting the turbofan engine to an aircraft.
US10814991B2	Propulsion system and methods of use thereof Embodiments of a propulsion system are provided herein. In some embodiments, a propulsion system for an aircraft may include an electrical power supply; a motor coupled to the electrical power supply, wherein the electrical power supply provides power to the motor; and a fan disposed proximate a rear portion of an aircraft and rotatably coupled to the motor, wherein the fan is driven by the motor.
US10814990B2	Aircraft propulsion system with a low-fan-pressure-ratio engine in a forward over-wing flow installation, and method of installing the same There is provided a propulsion system for an aircraft, the system having a low-fan-pressure-ratio engine configured to be mounted, in a forward over-wing-flow installation, to a wing of the aircraft. The engine has a core, a variable pitch fan, and a nacelle having a nacelle trailing edge with a top-most portion positioned above a wing leading edge. The engine has an L/D ratio of the nacelle in a range of from 0.6 to 1.0, and a fan-pressure-ratio in a range of from 1.10 to 1.30. The forward over-wing-flow installation enables, during all flight phases of the aircraft, a fan flow exhaust to flow behind the nacelle, and to be bifurcated by the wing leading edge, so the fan flow exhaust flows both over the wing and under the wing. During a cruise flight phase of the aircraft, the engine minimizes scrubbing drag of the fan flow exhaust to the wing.
US10814989B2	Propulsion assembly for an aircraft, comprising a gas generator, two offset fans and an air inlet sleeve An aircraft propulsion assembly, comprising a gas generator and two fans rotated by the gas generator and offset on either side of a vertical plane passing through the axis of said gas generator. The propulsion assembly comprises an air inlet sleeve comprising an inlet pipe oriented along a first axis that is substantially parallel and offset with respect to a longitudinal axis of the gas generator, the inlet pipe dividing into a supply pipe that is connected to an inlet opening of the gas generator and a discharge pipe configured such that particles ingested by the inlet pipe are discharged without entering the gas generator.
US10814986B2	Aircraft seat device including force transferring carrier element An aircraft seat device includes at least one seat bottom unit, a mounting unit, and at least one carrier element. The at least one seat bottom unit at least partly implements a seat surface. The at least one carrier element couples the seat bottom unit with the mounting unit and transfers force from the seat bottom unit to the mounting unit.
US10814982B2	Cargo handling systems and methods A cargo handling system is configured to load and unload a cargo container with respect to a cargo holding area of a vehicle. The cargo handling system includes parallel roller tracks extending from a floor. The roller tracks are separated by a clearance space. The roller tracks include rollers that are configured to rotatably support the cargo container. A mobile cargo mover is configured to move within the clearance space. The cargo mover is configured to engage the cargo container to move the cargo container on the roller tracks. The cargo mover is configured to disengage the cargo container to move away from the cargo container.
US10814979B2	Vertical take-off and landing aircraft with variable impelled air vectored thrust apertures One embodiment of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft held aloft by way of one or more powered assemblies of wing type elements capable of generating aerodynamic lift by means of rotation. A main body having an integrated means for directing air impelled from an inlet, by way of one or more powered impellers, through a cavity, acting as a duct, to an outlet. At least one movable surface located in sufficient proximity to the outlet to direct expelled air in a vectored manner providing a means of affecting the motion of the aircraft.
US10814978B2	Unmanned aerial vehicles in medical applications Technologies and implementations for using unmanned aerial vehicles in emergency applications.
US10814975B1	Fixed-wing flying device configured to fly in multiple directions A fixed-wing flying apparatus, aircraft, airplane or device is provided which is capable of stably gliding in more than one direction such as backwards, frontward or sideways. The device comprises a plurality of wings arranged around the center of area and defining a space therebetween. Each wing includes an outwardly protruding wall along an outer edge of the wing, which disrupts airflow over the wing flying in front so it is less effective than the wing flying behind, facilitating temporary or long term sustainable speed-seeking glide stability in more than one forward direction without any trim or center of gravity adjustment. The plurality of wings can include two wings, three wings forming a triangle, or four wings forming a square or rectangle. The aircraft can be unpowered, powered, free-flight or controlled. A one-front airplane can also be constructed with very relaxed yaw stability.
US10814974B2	Aircraft having VTOL, translational and traverse flight An aircraft capable of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and traverse flight. The aircraft generally includes a fixed outer structure including at least a generally cylindrical wing having an internal body situated within the fixed outer structure. A space is defined between the internal body and the fixed outer structure. Within this space are one or more rotatable ring impellers that create(s) thrust sufficient to achieve lift for the aircraft.
US10814971B2	Tail rotor housing Systems and methods include providing an aircraft with a tail rotor system having a tail rotor housing that forms a cambered airfoil between an upper cambered surface and a lower cambered surface of the tail rotor housing. The cambered airfoil design of the tail rotor housing is capable of providing sufficient lifting force of an aircraft to offload the tail rotor during forward flight, thereby eliminating the need for a traditional vertical stabilizer or fin. The tail rotor blades of the tail rotor system are disposed within an aperture in the tail rotor housing, which minimizes or preferably eliminates exposure of the tail rotor blades to edgewise airflow typically encountered during forward flight, thereby allowing rigid rotor hubs, both in-plane and out-of-plane, to be used in the tail rotor system while also reducing noise output of the tail rotor system.
US10814966B2	Shroud for an aircraft A shroud for an aircraft having a noise reducing material on or in an inner surface of the shroud adjacent to one or more tips of the propeller. The noise reducing material is preferably an electrospun nanomaterial, particularly a ridged composite acoustic nanofibre. The interior surface of the shroud may be provided with a plurality of sound deflectors configured to dissipate sound by reflection and refraction, and absorb sound into the shroud body. The sound deflectors may be ribs or arrangements of discrete reflector elements.
US10814960B1	Dynamic rotor-phasing unit A dynamic rotor-phasing unit can phase rotors in-flight for dynamic rotor tuning and in an idle state for aircraft storage. The input and output shafts can be clocked (e.g., rotated) from 0 degrees apart to in excess of 360 degrees apart or from 0 degrees apart to 140 degrees apart. Such rotation can minimize the footprint of an aircraft for stowing purposes, as the rotor blades can be folded to fit within a smaller area without disconnecting the drive system. Additionally, the unit can allow tiltrotor blades to be clocked during flight, which can allow the live-tuning of the aircraft's rotor dynamics. A fail-safe rotary actuator can rotate a stationary planet carrier to clock the input shaft and the output shaft. Alternatively, an actuator can position a slider housing to clock the input shaft and the output shaft.
US10814952B2	Boat and heading control method A boat basically includes a hull, at least one propulsion unit, a heading sensor, a position sensor and a controller. The at least one propulsion unit is movably mounted to the hull, and has a propulsion axis. The heading sensor is configured to detect a heading of the boat. The position sensor is configured to detect a position of the boat. The controller is programmed to turn the at least one propulsion unit relative to the hull such that the propulsion axis moves away from a center point of the boat to correct the heading of the boat upon determining that the boat is drifting in a drift direction based on detection results of the heading sensor and the position sensor.
US10814949B1	Submersible vehicles A water submersible vehicle, the vehicle has a variable buoyancy system where flight of the submersible is controlled by a forward thruster forward of the center of displacement and that regulates both pitch and up-and-down hover. The vehicle in combination with a control system allows the user using to use only two control elements, one with each hand, to fly the vehicle by controlling motion along long axis, yaw, pitch and roll. An ergonomic submersible pod may be incorporated into the water submersible vehicle. The ergonomic submersible pod may also be used with other flight systems to provide for new types of low cost underwater travel.
US10814943B1	Personal flotation device A horseshoe shaped personal flotation device is buoyant and can be used in a number or positions to float a person on the water and retain a beverage. The horseshoe shaped flotation device has a left and right armrest that extend out from an arced shaped closed end and dual cup holder, on the extended end of the armrest, has an cup cylinder to retain a beverage in the vertical orientation and an end cup holder to retain a beverage in an orthogonal orientation to the cup cylinder. The flotation device can be used in an underarm-floating configuration and a beverage can be retained in the cup cylinder, or used in a saddle, hammock or back floating configuration with a beverage retained in the end cup holder. The flotation device can be extended to spread the left and right armrest apart for some flotation methods.
US10814939B2	Inflatable surf board with an electric drive A surf board which may be broken into two parts, into an inflatable body component and a drive component, wherein the drive component has an electrical drive and forms, or at least partially forms, a tail of the surf board. The surf board can be controlled particularly well by the formation of the drive component as the tail, and it has a higher degree of efficiency. Furthermore it is simple and manageable to transport if the air is let out of the body component.
US10814938B2	Turret mooring buoy system A mooring buoy system releasably connects risers and anchor lines to a turret of a floating structure, and includes: a buoyant body carrying the risers, which extend to a subsea hydrocarbon well; anchor line connectors, for connecting anchor lines to the buoyant body, each anchor line having one end connected to a connector and the opposing end to the seabed; and a reconnection wire running through a channel coinciding with a center line of the buoyant body, connectable to each anchor line below the buoyant body at some distance from the anchor line connectors through anchor line connection sections on one end and includes a stopper and winch wire connection arrangement on the other end. Also disclosed is a method for pulling up risers and anchor lines, for releasably attaching the risers and anchor lines, as well as a method for constructing a mooring buoy.
US10814936B2	Core layer having wood elements, in particular wood elements having a corrugated structure A core layer suitable for a multilayer composite including at least one surface layer and one core layer, the surface layer arranged to at least partially cover the core layer and be fixedly connected thereto, wherein the core layer has elements composed of wood, which elements have plate-like regions arranged in zig-zag-shaped fashion, wherein a plate-like zig region of an element with an adjoining plate-like zag region of the element form a common edge between them, in such a way that the wood element of zig-zag-shaped form is formed, wherein elements of zig-zag-shaped form are arranged in the core layer such that two such edges of two different elements cross one another at a non-zero angle, and wherein the two elements are fixedly connected to one another at the crossing point. In one embodiment, a wood element of zig-zag-shaped form may be adhesively bonded to a planar wood element.
US10814929B2	Mounting bar, mounting bracket, and kit for use with a bicycle A mounting bar, bracket, and kit have been developed such that they can couple to a head tube of the bicycle when in a first configuration and then couple to a top tube of a bicycle when in a second configuration. The bracket may be integral with the mounting bar or may be a separate component.
US10814927B2	Bicycle saddle assembly structure thereof A bicycle saddle rail includes a first connecting structure, two arc rods and a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure includes a main body and two first connecting portions. Each of the arc rods has a first end and a second end, and each of the first ends of the two arc rods is integrally connected to one of the first connecting portions of the first connecting structure. The second connecting structure includes two second connecting portions, wherein each of the second connecting portions is integrally connected to one of the second ends of the two arc rods, respectively, and the second connecting structure is connected with the first connecting structure via the two arc rods, so that the first connecting structure, the two arc rods and the second connecting structure are connected to each other and formed the bicycle saddle rail with a closed structure.
US10814925B2	Customized proposal system of vehicle part A customized proposal system for a vehicle part capable of performing a proposal for a design part that matches user's preference is provided. The customized proposal system for the vehicle part includes a vehicle operating information acquisition unit configured to acquire vehicle operating information at least including traveling information on a vehicle; and a proposal unit configured to estimate preference of a vehicle user based on the vehicle operating information, perform selection of a part attachment position in the vehicle and design of the design part to be attached to the part attachment position based on the preference of the vehicle user that has been estimated, and propose the design part that has been designed to the vehicle user.
US10814924B2	Excavator track tensioning Power machines, power sources for power machines, and methods which provide a hydraulic signal from a hydraulic system, through the swivel joint or swivel, to control a tensioning cylinder coupled to the undercarriage without requiring a modification to the swivel. In exemplary embodiments, the same hydraulic signal provided to at least one other hydraulic component on the undercarriage to control another machine function is also provided to control one or more tensioning cylinders. For example, exemplary disclosed embodiments provide the same hydraulic signal to tension a tensioning cylinder as is provided to shift one or more two-speed drive motors. This prevents or reduces the likelihood of de-tracking without requiring a change or redesign of the swivel.
US10814921B2	Automobile Disclosed is an automobile, comprising an automobile body, wheels, a suspension device and a spoiler. The path of a fluid flowing through a lower spoiler surface is longer than the path of the fluid flowing through the upper spoiler surface, so that a lift force generated in the driving process of the automobile is reduced or even eliminated. The general understanding that the wheels bear the dead weight of the automobile, loads and all weights generated by the gravitational acceleration is changed. The dead weight of the automobile body is reduced by the lift force generated by the automobile body, the road holding of the automobile is improved after the wheels eliminate the lift force, and thus, the automobile can save more energy and can run more safely.
US10814917B2	Assembly having a skid plate module A skid plate module for a vehicle. The skid plate module may include first and second pillars that may extend from a skid plate. The first and second pillars may be disposed along a center plane of the skid plate and may be adapted to be mounted to a chassis of a vehicle. A lower control arm, a mounting bracket subassembly, or both may be mounted to the first and second pillars.
US10814916B2	Vehicle front pillar structure A vehicle front pillar structure includes a pair of front pillars disposed on both sides of a vehicle to oppose each other. An instrument panel reinforcement to which a steering portion is attached extends between the pair of front pillars (A-pillars). Each of the A-pillar includes an outer reinforcement disposed on a transversely outer side of the vehicle, an A-pillar inner portion disposed on a transversely inner side of the vehicle, and a reinforcing bracket attached to the outer reinforcement and the A-pillar inner portion. The reinforcing bracket is disposed at a position opposing an end portion of the instrument panel reinforcement.
US10814910B2	Steering wheel vibration reduction apparatus and steering wheel vibration reduction method thereof The present disclosure provides a steering wheel vibration reduction apparatus including: a vibration torque signal detector that detects a vibration torque signal according to a torque generated in accordance with vibrations of a steering wheel; a wheel frequency recognizer that detects a frequency of the vibration torque signal and, if the frequency corresponds to a wheel frequency condition set in advance and recognizes the frequency as the wheel frequency; and a vibration reduction torque signal generator that generates a vibration reduction torque signal using the wheel frequency and controls the motor such that a torque for reducing the vibrations of the steering wheel is generated by the motor and a steering wheel vibration reduction method.
US10814909B2	Torque sensor and steering apparatus including same The present invention may provide a torque sensor including: a rotor; a stator disposed outside the rotor; a sensor assembly configured to measure a magnetic field generated between the rotor and the stator, and a housing; the rotor and the stator are disposed outside the housing, the sensor assembly is disposed inside the housing and includes an alignment means configured to align a position of the housing with a position of the stator in a direction of an axis of the rotor, and the alignment means is disposed on at least one of the housing and the stator.
US10814907B2	Steering correction for steer-by-wire A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine a learned clear vision offset based on a currently calculated clear vision offset and a previously stored clear vision offset, and steer a steer-by-wire system of a vehicle while correcting a steering angle by a lesser value of the learned clear vision offset and a maximum correctable offset.
US10814904B2	Steering actuators for vehicles Steering actuators for vehicles are described herein. An example actuator includes a rack to be coupled to a knuckle of a vehicle, a ball nut coupled to the rack, a ring gear coupled to the ball nut, and a motor with a pinion engaged with the ring gear. The motor is to rotate the ball nut, via the pinion and the ring gear, to move the rack linearly.
US10814903B2	Steering column assembly for vehicle A steering column assembly for a vehicle may include a buffer structure provided between a steering housing and a steering shaft inserted into the steering housing to distribute vibration applied thereto and to compensate for the distortion of the steering shaft and a clearance of the steering shaft with the steering housing, wherein a support structure is also provided to secure the support performance of the steering housing with respect to a mounting bracket in the event of a tilt and a longitudinal motion of the steering housing, ensuring the horizontal rigidity of the steering housing and reducing vibration applied thereto.
US10814901B2	Driver station with module comprising an electronic communication interface element and associated vehicle A driver station of a vehicle including a support structure and a module that has a central part, a steering wheel and an electronic communication interface element. The central part is connected to the support structure. The steering wheel and the electronic communication interface element are arranged on either side of the central part along a main direction. The module is able to be moved relative to the support structure between a first position, in which the steering wheel is provided to be across from a driver, and a second position, in which the electronic communication interface element is provided to be across from the driver.
US10814899B2	Steering wheel having a cover with a layered seam The present disclosure provides a steering wheel that includes a core assembly defining a body, at least one functional element wrapped about the body, and a cover arranged over the functional element. The cover includes a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first and second end portions are joined and superimposed on the functional element at a notch such that the second end portion is positioned between the functional element and the first end portion. The functional element may be a heating element or a touch sensor. The steering wheel may include both a heating element and a touch sensor. In one form, the cover includes two zones and the notch extends along a diameter of the rim and/or along at least a portion of a front face of the steering wheel.
US10814897B2	Support assembly with movable leg A support assembly includes a body, a first bearing assembly, a first fastener, and a leg. The body includes a first aperture centered on an axis. The first bearing assembly includes a first ball bearing. The first fastener is threadably engaged with the first aperture. The leg is selectively repositionable along the axis. The leg includes a support. The first fastener is configured to cooperate with the leg to cause repositioning of the support relative to the body in response to rotation of the first fastener within the first aperture.
US10814896B2	Barrel drum transporter A drum transporter that can be used to move a drum from a first bed at a first location to a second bed at a second location is described. The drum transporter can be coupled to a drive cart and powered thereby. The drum transporter is operable to grab a drum on the first bed and pull the drum onto a support bed of the drum transporter for subsequent movement to the second location. The drum transporter is operable to push the drum off the support bed and onto the second bed.
US10814893B2	Vehicle control system A locomotive control system includes one or more processors configured to determine quality of service (QoS) parameters of locomotive devices communicating data with each other in an Ethernet network that is configured as a time sensitive network (TSN) and that is onboard a locomotive. The one or more processors also are configured to determine available communication pathways in the TSN through which the locomotive devices are able to communicate the data. The one or more processors also are configured to select one or more of the available communication pathways and to designate communication times at which the data is communicated between the locomotive devices to satisfy the QoS parameters of the locomotive devices.
US10814892B2	V-aware end of train device Inter-vehicle communications for avoiding rear collision of rail vehicles on a railroad that includes, for example, a collision avoidance system. The collision avoidance system may comprise an end-of-train device and a V-aware unit located on different vehicles. The two devices may be configured to wirelessly communicate with each other, and then detect each other's presence by estimating a distance between them. Warnings may be issued to respective operators against a collision hazard when the distance drops to or below a pre-determined threshold.
US10814881B2	Vehicle velocity predictor using neural networks based on V2X data augmentation to enable predictive optimal control of connected and automated vehicles Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to reducing or removing time lag in vehicle velocity prediction by training a model for vehicle velocity prediction using labeled features that provide indication of a feature associated with a vehicle acceleration or deacceleration event. In one implementation, a method includes: receiving multiple time series datasets, each of the time series datasets including sensor data, GPS data, and vehicle state data collected over time; extracting features from each of the time series datasets that are indicative of a future velocity of a vehicle; labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets to indicate vehicle acceleration or deacceleration events; and after labeling the extracted features of each of the time series datasets, using at least a subset of the extracted and labeled time series datasets to train a machine learning model that predicts vehicle velocity some time into the future.
US10814879B2	Determination apparatus and vehicle An onboard determination apparatus, comprising a first acquisition unit configured to acquire peripheral information of a self-vehicle detected by a first sensor, a second acquisition unit configured to acquire peripheral information of the self-vehicle detected by a second sensor of a type different from the first sensor, and a determination unit configured to determine a type of an on-road raised object on the periphery of the self-vehicle based on both the peripheral information acquired by the first acquisition unit and the peripheral information acquired by the second acquisition unit.
US10814870B2	Multi-headed recurrent neural network (RNN) for multi-class trajectory predictions Described herein are various technologies that pertain to controlling an AV based upon a neural-network-generated prediction of a trajectory (e.g., one or more future positions) of an object in the driving environment of the AV. With more specificity, described herein are various technologies pertaining to generating predictions of a trajectory of an object by way of a multi-headed recurrent neural network (RNN). The multi-headed RNN is configured to output probability data that indicates a probability of an object moving to a position at a future point in time when the object has each of a plurality of different object characteristics. The multi-headed RNN is further configured to use state information of the multi-headed RNN from prior predictions of a trajectory of an object in connection with generating a future prediction of a trajectory of the object.
US10814869B2	Vehicle control system and vehicle control device A first vehicle control device generates and outputs a first vehicle packet that includes first vehicle information and a first time indicating a time when the first vehicle information is acquired. A second vehicle control device includes a reception determining portion successively determining whether the first vehicle packet is received, a second time acquisition portion acquiring a second time indicating a time when the first vehicle packet is received, a delay calculation portion calculating a communication delay time that is a difference between the first time and the second time, and a second vehicle control portion performing a delay considering control that is set by changing a delay ignoring control based on the communication delay time, the delay ignoring control being a vehicle control determined based on the first vehicle information when assuming that the first time and the second time are same.
US10814866B2	Input signal management for vehicle park-assist Method and apparatus are disclosed for input signal management for vehicle park-assist. An example vehicle includes an autonomy unit for remote parking, a communication module, a sensor, and a controller. The controller is to designate a mobile device responsive to determining the remote parking is inactive and receiving an activation request from the mobile device. When the mobile device is designated, the controller also is to process remote parking signals of the mobile device, stop the remote parking when the sensor detects engagement of a door handle, and prevent processing of other nonemergency requests.
US10814865B2	Parking device A parking device mountable on a vehicle and capable of parking autonomously includes an autonomous-parking-command receiver, a vehicle-occupant detector, and a determination unit. The autonomous-parking-command receiver receives a parking command given by a user to park the vehicle. The vehicle-occupant detector detects whether a vehicle occupant is in the vehicle. The determination unit determines whether to permit the vehicle to park. In a case where the autonomous-parking-command receiver receives the parking command and the vehicle-occupant detector does not detect the vehicle occupant, the determination unit determines permits parking and allows the vehicle to park autonomously. In a case where the autonomous-parking-command receiver receives the parking command and the vehicle-occupant detector detects the vehicle occupant, the determination unit does not permit parking and forbids the vehicle to park autonomously by commanding the autonomous-parking-command receiver to cancel the reception of the parking command.
US10814864B2	Mobile device tethering for a remote parking assist system of a vehicle Method and apparatus are disclosed for mobile device tethering for a remote parking assist system of a vehicle. An example vehicle includes first and second wireless modules and a processor. The processor calculates trajectories of the vehicle and a mobile device and estimates a location of the mobile device. When the mobile device is within a threshold distance of the vehicle, the processor polls a key fob at an interval based on a comparison of the trajectories and estimate a location of the key fob. When the key fob is within the threshold distance, the processor enables autonomous parking.
US10814859B2	Hybrid electric vehicle and method of controlling shift thereof Disclosed are a hybrid electric vehicle which may minimize fuel efficiency loss by shift intervention, and a method of controlling shift thereof. The method of controlling shift of the hybrid electric vehicle includes predicting torque of an input terminal of a transmission at a shift time, predicting an RPM of a motor at the shift time, predicting a quantity of intervention using the predicted torque of the input terminal of the transmission and the predicted RPM of the motor, determining whether or not intervention using the motor alone at the shift time is feasible based on the predicted quantity of intervention, and executing shift corresponding to a result of the determination.
US10814857B2	Wireless air brake testing and inspection A system comprises a plurality of handheld devices including a plurality of transceivers. A control unit may be coupled to a handheld device of the plurality of handheld devices. The system may further include a plurality of end-of-train air devices coupled to a plurality of air brakes. An air manifold may be coupled to the plurality of air brakes. The system may include a controller coupled to the control unit and to the air manifold. A processor may be coupled to the controller and the control unit, and a non-transitory computer readable medium may be coupled to the processor. The non-transitory computer readable medium may include instructions executable to receive information from the control unit corresponding to an air brake test performed on the plurality of end-of-train air devices, determine a status of the air brake test, generate an inspection form based on the received information and the determined status, and transmit the generated inspection form for printing.
US10814856B2	System and method for determining effectiveness of a friction modifier along a route segment A method includes obtaining creep measurements and tractive/braking measurements from at least one vehicle system at different locations along a route segment while the at least one vehicle system moves through the route segment. The method also includes calculating tribology characteristics of the route segment at the different locations. The tribology characteristics are based on the creep measurements and the tractive/braking measurements from the at least one vehicle system. The tribology characteristics are indicative of a friction coefficient of the route segment at the different locations. The method also includes determining an effectiveness of a friction modifier applied to the route segment based on the tribology characteristics.
US10814851B2	Brake master cylinder arrangement with position transmitter element and coupling arrangement therefor The invention relates to a brake master cylinder arrangement for a motor vehicle brake system, comprising at least one piston arrangement with: a pressure piston unit that can be moved along a movement axis (V) and, together with a housing arrangement of the brake master cylinder arrangement, defines a pressure chamber; and a force input member that can be moved according to the actuation of the brake pedal and is coupled, or can be coupled, to the pressure piston unit so as to move therewith, the brake master cylinder also comprising: a position transmitter element that can be moved according to the actuation of the force input member; a detection unit designed to detect a movement of the position transmitter element; and a coupling arrangement designed to couple the position transmitter element to at least one element of the piston arrangement in a substantially rigid manner, along the movement axis (V), the coupling arrangement also being designed to allow a rotation of the at least one element of the piston arrangement in relation to the position transmitter element about the movement axis (V).
US10814850B2	Hydraulic brake device with a time difference and assembly thereof This invention relates to a hydraulic brake device with a time difference, which utilizes an innovative brake structure to realize the time difference braking technique in which the rear wheel preferentially activates the braking action, to prevent the vehicles from slipping or spillover. Moreover, said time difference hydraulic brake device in the present invention can increase the braking force of the front wheel brake, this allows bicycles, motorcycles, electric scooters, automobiles and other vehicles to effectively improve braking performance and safety.
US10814848B2	Hydraulic block for a hydraulic assembly of a brake control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system A hydraulic block of a slip control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic accumulator, a hollow storage cover, and an accumulator cylinder defined partly by a blind hole in the hydraulic block and partly by the hollow storage cover. The blind hole is closed by the hollow storage cover. An accumulator piston of the hydraulic accumulator is sealed and guided to or close to the ends in the blind hole in the hydraulic block and in the storage cover.
US10814846B2	Traction control based on friction coefficient estimation Method and apparatus are disclosed for traction control based on friction coefficient estimation. An example vehicle includes a plurality of sensors to measure qualities of a surface of a road and an anti-lock brake system module. The anti-lock brake system module (a) estimates confidence values for different road surface types based on the qualities of the surface of the road, (b) estimates a coefficient of friction between the road and tires of the vehicle based on the confidence values, and (c) adapt a traction control system by altering a target slip based on the coefficient of friction.
US10814840B2	Sensor integration based pedestrian detection and pedestrian collision prevention apparatus and method An apparatus includes a front detection sensor detecting presence of a pedestrian on a driving lane of the vehicle, gaze information of the pedestrian, and a distance and a relative speed between the pedestrian and the vehicle; a vehicle sensor detecting at least one of a speed, an acceleration, a steering angle, a steering angular velocity, or a pressure of a master cylinder of the vehicle; an electronic control unit activating a function of a pedestrian detection and collision mitigation system based on information detected by the front detection sensor and the vehicle sensor; and a warning unit operated to inform a driver of a collision of the pedestrian with the vehicle by controlling the electronic control unit.
US10814836B2	Adapter for the connection of a wiper blade to a drive arm of a wiper system for a motor vehicle The invention has as its object an adapter (100) intended to attach a wiper blade to a drive arm of a wiper system for a motor vehicle, the adapter (100) including a head (1) and a body (2) which extend, one as an extension of the other, in a longitudinal direction (Ox) of the adapter (100), the adapter (100) comprising a means of connection (6) in rotation to a connector (8) that is integral with the wiper blade, the head (1) and the body (2) of the adapter (100) each being formed at least by an upper wall (10, 20), from which at least two lateral flanks (11a, 11b, 21a, 21b) emerge so as to define an internal volume (101) into which the connector (8) is capable of extending, the body (2) of the adapter (100) comprising at least one means of engagement (3) to engage the adapter (100) with a yoke (500) of the drive arm (5), characterized in that the head (1) of the adapter (100) includes a second means of engagement (4) defining at least one housing (400) capable of accepting both an upper wall (50) of the yoke (500) and a rib (9) of the body (2) of the adapter (100).
US10814834B2	Method for operating a central locking apparatus, central locking apparatus, and motor vehicle The invention relates to a method for operating a central locking apparatus of a motor vehicle, which is locked by a central locking system of the central locking apparatus as a result of driving above a minimum speed threshold, and is then decelerated to below the minimum speed, wherein in order to subsequently unlock the central locking system, an instantaneous geoposition (GP) emitted from a portable mobile terminal, is first received by means of a detection device of the central locking apparatus. The emitted instantaneous geoposition (GP) of the portable mobile terminal is subsequently evaluated by means of a control device of the central locking apparatus, wherein when evaluating the instantaneous geoposition (GP), the control device checks whether the emitted instantaneous geoposition (GP) is within a delimited, predetermined region, which is stored in the control device. The central locking system is finally unlocked when the emitted instantaneous geoposition (GP) is within the delimited, predetermined region.
US10814831B2	Alarm system for a vehicle integrating wireless communication devices and mobile devices associated with said system A monitoring and anti-theft alarm system for a motor vehicle. The system comprises a plurality of sensors that detect vibration, motion, opening and damage to the vehicle, which sensors transmit or interrupt a respective signal to a processor which communicates with a wireless communication device such that the alarm system is able to communicate with a mobile device of the vehicle's owner to receive, on said mobile device, status reports of the vehicle after the detection of an alarm situation detected by the system and/or following the request, through the mobile device, of an updated status report of the vehicle.
US10814827B2	Gas generator A gas generator includes, a housing having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a circumferential wall having a gas discharge port. In the housing, a cylindrical member having a first communication hole in a circumferential wall is disposed along an axis of the housing. In the cylindrical member, an igniter attached to the bottom plate and a transfer charge charged in a space accommodating the igniter are provided. A cup-shaped member including a bottom surface, a circumferential wall, and an opening is disposed such that the circumferential wall is abutted against an inner wall surface of the cylindrical member. The opening is located opposing the top plate and the bottom surface has a second communication hole facing the transfer charge. A gas generating agent is charged in a space outside and inside the cylindrical member, and an annular sealing member abuts against the bottom surface and the inner wall.
US10814825B2	Airbag for automotive vehicle and method of mounting a tether on the airbag fabric of an airbag The invention relates to an airbag (12) for an automotive vehicle (10) comprising an airbag fabric (24) forming at least one airbag wall (26, 28) and an elongate flexible tether (20) for positioning the airbag (12) in its deployed state which extends from a first tether end (30) associated with the airbag fabric (24) to an opposite second tether end (32), wherein at the first tether end (30) the tether (20) is tightly sewn to the airbag fabric (24) by a fastening seam (36) and wherein the airbag fabric (24) includes a fabric reinforcing seam (38) which encloses at least part of the fastening seam (36). The invention further relates to a method of mounting a tether (20) on the airbag fabric (24).
US10814824B2	Side airbag device A side airbag device may include: an inflator mounted to a seat frame; a cushion unit covering the inflator and configured to be deployed by gas discharged from the inflator to protect a side portion of an occupant; and a tether unit mounted to the inflator and configured to enclose the cushion unit. The cushion unit may include: a cushion deployment part mounted to the inflator and configured to be deployed by gas discharged from the inflator; a cushion passing part formed in the cushion deployment part so that the tether unit passes through the cushion passing part; and a cushion penetration part formed in an upper end of the cushion deployment part so that the tether unit penetrates the cushion penetration part.
US10814823B2	Vehicle energy absorber A system includes a seat. The system includes an airbag supported by the seat. The airbag is inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag includes an inflation chamber and a panel adjacent to the inflation chamber defining a concave impact surface in the inflated position. The system includes a tether having a first end attached to a side of the airbag and a second end attached to the panel. The inflation chamber is beneath the concave impact surface in the inflated position.
US10814812B1	Method and system for identifying vehicle collisions using sensor data A method and system may identify vehicle collisions in real-time or at least near real-time based on statistical data collected from previous vehicle collisions. A user's portable computing device may obtain sensor data from sensors in the portable computing device and compare the sensor data to a statistical model indicative of a vehicle collision, where the statistical model includes sensor data characteristics which correspond to the vehicle collision. Each sensor data characteristic may have a threshold value, the portable computing device may compare a value for the sensor data characteristic to the threshold value. If the portable computing device identifies a vehicle collision based on the comparison, the portable communication device may display collision information. Further, notifications may be sent to emergency contacts and/or emergency personnel to provide assistance to the user.
US10814806B1	DC energy transfer apparatus, applications, components, and methods This discloses apparatus including, but not limited to, an all Direct Current (DC) energy transfer circuit, a energy transfer controller, an all-DC energy transfer network, components of use in such circuits, and application apparatus that benefits from including and/or using the all-DC energy transfer device and methods of operating the above in accord with this invention. The application apparatus may include, but are not limited to, a hybrid electric vehicle, an electric vehicle, and/or a solar power device, in particular, a hybrid electric/internal combustion engine automobile.
US10814805B2	Sensor wiring with parallel bus port configuration A vehicular sensor system comprising an electronic control unit and a number of sensors associated with busses of the electronic control unit. The sensors may be wired in parallel with respect to their respective associated bus. The system may comprise a multi-pin power bus providing multiplex communication between the electronic control unit and the sensors. An associated method may be utilized to initialize and operate the sensor system.
US10814802B2	Vehicular door A vehicular door includes a resin outer panel and a resin inner panel mounted on a vehicular interior side of the resin outer panel, and the resin inner panel includes a resin body member that configures an interior design surface of the vehicular door and a resin reinforcing member that is arranged on a vehicular exterior side and on a peripheral portion of the resin body member.
US10814787B2	Side-view mirror mounted bird deterrent system The vehicle-sider rear-view mirror mounted bird deterrent system delivers an electric shock to scare birds away. The bird deterrent system includes a shock strip, a sensor, a microcontroller, a power source, and a vehicle-side rear-view mirror. The vehicle-side rear-view mirror can be any rear-view mirror of a commercial or passenger vehicle. The shock strip is a thin flexible strip that attaches onto an exterior face of the vehicle-side rear-view mirror. The shock strip is positioned along the side rear-view mirror and covers most of the flat surface which the bird is likely to stand on. The sensor is operatively connected to the shock strip, wherein the sensor transmits a signal to the microcontroller when it detects a bird standing on the shock strip. The microcontroller completes a circuit between the power source and the shock strip, thereby creating a flow of electrical current capable of delivering an electrical shock.
US10814784B2	Motor vehicle artificial intelligence expert system dangerous driving warning and control system and method Specifically programmed, integrated motor vehicle dangerous driving warning and control system and methods comprising at least one specialized communication computer machine including electronic artificial intelligence expert system decision making capability further comprising one or more motor vehicle electronic sensors for monitoring the motor vehicle and for monitoring activities of the driver and/or passengers including activities related to the use of cellular telephones and/or other wireless communication devices and further comprising electronic communications transceiver assemblies for communications with external sensor networks for monitoring dangerous driving situations, weather conditions, roadway conditions, pedestrian congestion and motor vehicle traffic congestion conditions to derive warning and/or control signals for warning the driver of dangerous driving situations and/or for controlling the motor vehicle driver use of a cellular telephone and/or other wireless communication devices.
US10814779B2	Device for managing at least two light functions for a motor vehicle A device for managing at least two light functions accommodated in a same motor vehicle light device, the managing device comprising a block of light sources for each light function, wherein the managing device further comprises: an input block configured to: provide a power supply common to the at least two light functions; indicate if the at least two light functions are activated or deactivated; a bias block configured to supply a stabilized reference voltage common to the at least two light functions; a switching block for each light function, one switching block of which is configured to deactivate one of the at least two light functions that is defined as secondary with respect to the other of the at least two light functions that is defined as having priority if the latter is activated.
US10814778B2	Apparatus and method for transmitting driving information relating to surrounding situation of vehicle An apparatus for transmitting driving information of a vehicle may include: a surrounding information sensing unit configured to sense an obstacle positioned within a designated distance around the vehicle or an obstacle approaching within a designated distance; a vehicle information sensing unit configured to sense a status of the ego vehicle; a control unit configured to determine a surrounding situation of the ego vehicle or whether the surrounding situation was recognized, based on the information sensed through the surrounding information sensing unit, determine the status of the ego vehicle based on the information sensed through the vehicle information sensing unit, and output information through an information output unit, the information corresponding to the determined surrounding situation or whether the surrounding situation was recognized and the determined status of the ego vehicle; and the information output unit including a display lamp and speaker installed on the vehicle body.
US10814777B2	Sequential lighting device and method thereof A sequential lighting device may include a power supply device configured for supplying the input power of a predetermined waveform, a sequential control circuit, which is an analog circuit, sequentially operated depending upon the input power to generate a sequential operation signal, and a switching circuit for turning on or off a plurality of light sources of a lamp module depending upon the sequential operation signal.
US10814775B2	Method for calibrating an electromagnetic radiation-emitting device using a sensor unit A method for calibrating an electromagnetic radiation-emitting device configured to emit electromagnetic radiation using a sensor configured to detect electromagnetic radiation emitted by the electromagnetic radiation-emitting device includes projecting a pattern onto a projection surface by way of the emitted electromagnetic radiation, acquiring an image of the projection of the pattern using the sensor, and calculating at least one trajectory in an image plane of the sensor that describes a propagation of the emitted electromagnetic radiation based on a position of a characteristic feature of the pattern in the image and on a further item of information. The method further includes calculating a specific feature along an associated trajectory and calculating an incorrect position of the device by evaluating a geometric correspondence relationship between points in a world coordinate system and their image points in the image plane of the sensor.
US10814774B2	Free-standing holder device A freestanding holder device to secure cargo items of different sizes or orientation in different types of cargo area comprises a horizontal base section and a wall section extending from one side of the base section, wherein the wall section comprises at least one vertical indentation forming a recess in the wall section and the underside of the base section comprises a high friction surface. The high friction surface comprises a rubber or elastomer material.
US10814769B1	Vehicle securing apparatuses Vehicle securing apparatuses may include a main support arm. A base arm may be carried by the main support arm. A retainer assembly arm may be carried by the main support arm in spaced-apart relationship to the base arm. A retainer space may be defined by and between the base arm and the retainer assembly arm. A retainer assembly may include at least one retainer hasp pivotally carried by the retainer assembly arm. Accordingly, a structural member on an ATV, lawnmower, watercraft or other vehicle may be extended into the retainer space as the structural member pushes the retainer hasp from a retaining position to a release position. The retainer hasp may return to the retaining position to retain the structural member in the retainer space as the structural member clears or passes beyond the retainer hasp.
US10814768B2	Combine header transport device A combine header transport device includes a header support member. A frame is in mechanical communication with the header support member. The frame includes a first frame member and a second frame member. The frame members are in a parallel relationship with each other. A first pair of wheel assemblies are rotatably connected to a first axle assembly. The first axle assembly is attached to the frame adjacent a first end thereof. A connector assembly is attached to the frame adjacent a second end thereof. The connector assembly provides an axis about which the combine header transport device is rotatable. The connector assembly includes a first connector and is configured so that a position of the first connector is adjustable in a vertical direction.
US10814765B2	Dumper body that includes structural transitioning A dumper body is disclosed. The dumper body may include a pivot assembly. The dumper body may include at least one of: a set of ribs, wherein the set of ribs is connected to the pivot assembly such that the set of ribs is comprised of multiple respective discontinuous structures, and a set of stringers, wherein the set of stringers includes a respective stringer cut-out around an outside surface of a bed plate of the dumper body at a point where a top plate of the dumper body connects to an inside surface of the bed plate.
US10814764B2	Dumper vehicle A dumper vehicle includes: a frame comprising a front end and a rear end; front and rear wheels mounted to the frame; an operator seat mounted to the frame; and an open topped container for carrying a load therein mounted to the frame between the front and rear wheels, wherein the container is moveable between a transport position for transporting a load and a discharge position for discharging of a load; wherein the container defines an upper extent thereof, and wherein said upper extent of the container decreases in height with respect to a lower extent of the wheels towards the front end of the frame, when the container is in the transport position.
US10814763B2	Systems and methods for securing an assist grip assembly to a component of a vehicle An assist grip assembly is configured to be secured to a component. The assist grip assembly includes a handle defining a retention chamber, and a fastening assembly pivotally secured to the retention chamber of the handle. The fastening assembly includes a mounting cushion having a central channel and at least one mounting stud pivotally coupled to the retention chamber. The mounting cushion secures the fastening assembly to the handle. A retaining clip is coupled to the mounting cushion. The retaining clip is configured to secure to the component.
US10814760B1	Riding lawn equipment seat A riding lawn equipment seat having an outer plastic shell, a foam base cushion and a foam back cushion. A plastic webbing is embedded inside each of the cushions. A plurality of clips extends from each plastic webbing and through each cushion into engagement with a plurality of slots in the shell.
US10814758B2	Vehicle seat for a motor vehicle with seat cushion retention A vehicle seat for a motor vehicle, comprising a seat part with a seat cushion which provides a seat surface and which comprises a front seat portion and a rear seat portion extending diametrically thereto, and a backrest with a lower backrest portion and an upper backrest portion extending diametrically thereto. The lower backrest portion of the backrest is arranged adjacent to the rear seat portion of the seat cushion. At least one locking tab is provided that holds the rear seat portion of the seat cushion on the lower backrest portion of the backrest relative to at least one spatial direction extending substantially perpendicular to the seat surface in the direction of the upper backrest portion.
US10814749B2	Clutch unit A clutch unit includes a lever-side clutch part to control transmission and interruption of rotational torque input through a lever operation and a brake-side clutch part to transmit the rotational torque from the lever-side clutch part to the output side and interrupt rotational torque reversely input from the output side. The brake-side clutch part includes an outer ring constrained in rotation, an output shaft to output the rotation, cylindrical rollers to control interruption of the rotational torque reversely input from the output shaft and transmission of the rotational torque input from the lever-side clutch part through engagement and disengagement between the outer ring and the output shaft, a friction ring to apply a rotational resistance to the output shaft, and a variable part to change the rotational resistance applied to the output shaft between the transmission and the interruption of the rotational torque.
US10814748B2	Vehicle seat structure A vehicle seat structure including a first seat and a second seat, wherein the first seat includes: a tilting rotation mechanism configured to connect the first seat with respect to a floor in a manner switchable between a sitting position and a raised position; and a pivoting mechanism configured to pivotably connect the first seat to the floor with the tilting rotation mechanism provided therebetween, and wherein the second seat includes a concave portion configured to reduce interference between the second seat and a forefoot of a sitting occupant of the first seat which is being pivoted in the raised position when the second seat and the first seat are in a positional relationship in which the second seat overlaps, in a plan view, with a pivoting trajectory of the forefoot of the sitting occupant of the first seat which is being pivoted in the raised position.
US10814747B2	Spindle drive, method for producing a spindle drive, and comfort drive A spindle drive (10), with a spindle (20) which is rotatable about a rotation axis (24) at least indirectly by a drive motor (12), the spindle (20) having a thread-like spindle turn (22) on which a spindle nut (26) is arranged movably in the longitudinal direction of the rotation axis (24), and with a worm gear (15; 15a) which is arranged in a gear housing (14), is drivable by the drive motor (12) and is connected to the spindle (20) for conjoint rotation therewith.
US10814745B2	Lower vehicle body structure A lower vehicle body structure is provided, which includes a vehicle body floor having a bottom surface part, a floor tunnel bulging upwardly from the bottom surface part of the vehicle body floor and extending in vehicle front-and-rear directions, a power transmission mechanism disposed inside the floor tunnel, a mount member supporting the power transmission mechanism from below, and seat rails disposed on the vehicle body floor and slidably supporting seats from below. The mount member and the seat rails are jointly fastened to the vehicle body floor.
US10814739B2	Multiple storage system and method for operating a multiple storage system A method operates a storage system for a vehicle. The storage system has a first storage module and a second storage module for providing electrical energy to or for receiving electrical energy from a distribution network. The distribution network is coupled to an electrical motor of the vehicle. The first storage module is coupled by a direct current voltage converter to the distribution network. The method determines whether an amount of a voltage difference between a power supply voltage of the distributor network and a first storage voltage of the first storage module is equal to or less than a voltage threshold value. The method carries out one or more measures for increasing the amount of the voltage difference when it is determined that the amount is equal to or less than the voltage threshold value.
US10814736B2	Wireless vehicle charging A wireless charging system for a vehicle is described, as well as methods of using the system. The system may include a computer programmed with instructions stored in memory and executable by a processor, and a radar device controlled by the computer. One method includes: aligning a reception coil on a vehicle with a charging coil using ground penetrating radar data; and then receiving inductive charge at the reception coil.
US10814733B2	Electrical vehicle charger and integrated cord management system An electrical vehicle charger and cord management system includes a cord-reel and a charging cord. The cord-reel includes a spool and a reel housing extending from the spool. The spool includes a hub and a cord opening. The reel housing includes a rewind mechanism. A charging cord extends through the cord opening and is removably wound around the hub. An electric vehicle charging system is integrated with the cord-reel.
US10814732B2	Method and central control system for controlling the electrical charging of a group of vehicles A method controls the electric charging of a group of vehicles. A central control system can communicate with the respective vehicles of the group and with a server of the network operator. In each case a charging time window, a departure time and a setpoint state of charge of the vehicle-side energy store at the departure time are defined in advance for one or more specific vehicles. In addition, a cost value for the charging time window is predefined in accordance with a cost function which specifies a cost level as a function of the charging process according to the charging time window. The central control system transmits a modified charging time window to a respective specific vehicle of at least some of the specific vehicles, after which the charging process is carried out according to the modified charging time window by fulfilling the charging time criterion with an unchanged departure time and setpoint state of charge. The modified charging time window comprises at least one time period which occurs before the start of the non-modified charging time window, wherein the cost value according to the cost function for the modified charging time window is precisely as high as or is lower than the cost value for the non-modified charging time window.
US10814729B2	Method and apparatus for the alignment of a vehicle and charging coil prior to wireless charging A vehicle alignment system is adapted to align a vehicle with a wireless power induction coil for wireless charging through use of magnetic resonant induction. The system includes a transmission line disposed in the parking slot so as to guide the vehicle to the wireless power induction coil for charging. The transmission line leaks a signal having an operating frequency that is detected to align the vehicle left-right in the parking slot when the vehicle is aligned for charging by the wireless power induction coil. At least two vehicle mounted antennas mounted on opposite sides of transmission line when the vehicle is aligned in the parking slot detect the operating frequency from the transmission line, and signal processing circuitry detects a relative signal phase between signals detected by the antennas. The relative phase differences between the detected signals from the antennas are representative of alignment of the vehicle with respect to the wireless power induction coil and the parking slot.
US10814726B2	Control apparatus and power supply system A control apparatus comprises a microcontroller, an auxiliary circuit, a delay module and a logical circuit; the microcontroller is connected to a first input end of the logical circuit via the auxiliary circuit and connected to a second input end of the logical circuit via the delay module, and an output end of the logical circuit is connected to a device to be controlled; if the microcontroller is reset in a process of outputting the closing control signal, a delay disabling signal becomes invalid, the delay module is enabled to output the closing control signal within a preset delay time, wherein the delay time is greater than or equal to a reset time. A power supply system is also provided to avoid a risk that an automobile suddenly loses power due to unexpected reset of the microcontroller.
US10814725B2	Vehicle controller and electric vehicle According to one embodiment, a vehicle controller includes an electric power converter, a plurality of first electric power transmission members, a temperature sensor, and a first controller. The electric power converter converts input electric power and outputs the converted electric power. The plurality of first electric power transmission members transmit the input electric power and are connected in parallel to the electric power converter. The temperature sensor is connected to at least one of the plurality of first electric power transmission members. The first controller determines that at least one of the plurality of first electric power transmission members is disconnected when a temperature detected by the temperature sensor changes.
US10814724B2	Host cells and methods for producing isopentenol from mevalonate The present invention provides for a genetically modified host cell capable of producing isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol, comprising (a) an increased expression of phosphomevalonate decarboxylase (PMD) (b) an increased expression of a phosphatase capable of converting isopentenol into 3-methyl-3-butenol, (c) optionally the genetically modified host cell does not express, or has a decreased expression of one or more of NudB, phosphomevalonate kinase (PMK), and/or PMD, and (d) optionally one or more further enzymes capable of converting isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol into a third compound, such as isoprene.
US10814722B2	Method for the power requirement-dependent operation of a generator unit A method is provided for the power requirement-dependent operation of a generator unit mounted on an agricultural work vehicle. A power output of the generator unit is varied as a function of a determined power requirement of an electrical consumer, which is fed with the power of the generator unit of an attachment which is connected to the agricultural work vehicle.
US10814713B2	Transaxle device A transaxle device (1) for a hybrid vehicle including an engine (2), a first rotating electric machine (3), and a second rotating electric machine (4) individually transmit the power of the engine (2) and power of the first rotating electric machine (3) to an output shaft (12) on a drive wheel side and also transmits the power of the engine (2) to the second rotating electric machine (4). Further, the transaxle device (1) includes an input shaft (11) which is coaxially connected to a rotating shaft (2a) of the engine (2) and a switching mechanism (20A) which is interposed in at least the input shaft (11) and switches a high gear stage (11H, 15H) and a low gear stage (11L, 15L).
US10814710B2	Lower part structure of vehicle The lower part structure of a vehicle includes a battery unit disposed under the floor of the vehicle and attached to the body or the chassis of the vehicle at one or more battery attaching positions, and an under-cover including one or more first cover segments and one or more second cover segments, wherein the one or more first cover segments cover the battery attaching position from below, and the one or more second cover segments are attached to the battery unit and do not cover the battery attaching position from below.
US10814703B2	Integrated outside handle switch assembly for a tail gate An integrated outside handle switch assembly for a rear trunk lid or tail gate is mounted in the rear trunk lid or tail gate and is operated at the time of opening the tail gate. The outside handle switch assembly may include: an upper housing configured to be mounted on the tail gate; a lower housing configured to be assembled to the upper housing below the upper housing; a substrate configured to be fixed at a lower portion of the upper housing; a switch configured to be operated at the time of opening the tail gate and mounted on the substrate; and a lamp configured to illuminate a license plate attached to the tail gate and be mounted on the substrate.
US10814702B2	Opening/closing drive device An opening/closing drive device drives an upwardly and downwardly movable opening/closing member. The opening/closing drive device includes a motor, a position detection sensor configured to detect a position of the opening/closing member, and a controller. The controller is configured to drive the motor in order to upwardly move the opening/closing member when determining in a state in which the motor is not driven that the opening/closing member has moved downward to a position corresponding to a predetermined threshold or lower based on a signal from the position detection sensor.
US10814700B2	Vehicle cabin and high voltage battery thermal management system A vehicle thermal management system including an electric powertrain, a single thermal loop, and a controller is provided. The electric powertrain includes a high voltage battery. The single thermal loop is for managing thermal conditions of the high voltage battery and a vehicle cabin and may include a climate control system, a blower, and a front evaporator in fluid communication with the vehicle cabin. The controller is programmed to, responsive to detection of a climate control system off request, output a command to direct the blower to push air through a heater core to the vehicle cabin at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature within the vehicle cabin is maintained at a predetermined temperature and refrigerant continues to flow through the front evaporator. The system may include a vehicle cabin temperature sensor and an ambient temperature sensor, each in electrical communication with the controller.
US10814697B2	Radiant heating system with infrared sensors for temperature feedback control A radiant heating system includes a radiant heating zone, a first radiant heating feature on a first side of the radiant heating zone and a second radiant heating feature on a second side of the radiant heating zone opposite the first side. A method of radiant heating is also disclosed.
US10814693B2	Process of operating the air conditioning system of a cab of a machine A process for operating a machine having a cab and an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system includes a circuit configured for supplying the cab with air coming from a recycling branch fed with air coming from an interior of the cab and an exterior branch fed with air coming from an exterior of the cab, a blowing device, and a filtration system. The process includes the steps of operating the air conditioning system in a regular procedure, monitoring of a signal indicative of a potential contamination of the cab, and upon the detection of such signal, operating the air conditioning system in a flushing procedure. The flushing procedure includes increasing the air flow supplied in the cab, controlling a flow of air to supply air only from the exterior branch, and opening an exhaust flap within the cab for increasing a flow of air evacuated from the cab.
US10814691B2	Mechanically actuated leveling valve mechanism A mechanically actuated level control valve device for a commercial vehicle with an air suspension system is a level control valve and comprises a drive element that can be mechanically coupled to a vehicle wheel or axle. A valve element and a counter valve element have a first relative position, wherein the port for the air suspension bellow is closed, a second relative position, wherein the port for the air suspension bellow is connected to the port for the aeration device, and a third relative position, wherein the port for the air suspension bellow is connected to the port for the deaeration device. The valve element is coupled to a rotatable driveshaft of the level control valve by a drive mechanism. An integrated actuator changes the relative position of the valve element and the drive element or the relative position of the counter valve element and a valve housing.
US10814690B1	Active suspension system with energy storage device An active suspension system for a vehicle having a wheel that is subject to an external force includes an actuator having an output structure that is connected to the wheel, an energy storage device having a compressible chamber, a valve assembly that is operable to control flow of a working fluid between the actuator and the energy storage device, and a controller that determines whether to permit or resist motion of the output structure in response to the external force. The controller permits motion of the output structure by allowing fluid to flow from the actuator to the energy storage device using the valve assembly, thereby compressing the compressible chamber. The controller resists motion of the output structure by allowing fluid to flow from the energy storage device to the actuator using the valve assembly, thereby expanding the compressible chamber.
US10814687B2	Vehicle strut mount An assembly includes a leadscrew, a strut, and a motor. The strut is movable along the leadscrew upon rotation of the leadscrew. A camber angle of a wheel is changeable according to movement of the strut along the leadscrew. The motor is drivably connected to a rotating shaft that is mounted to the leadscrew.
US10814685B2	Amphibious vehicles Embodiments of amphibious vehicles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the amphibious vehicle includes a body that defines a buoyant hull. The buoyant hull includes a bottom, and a pair of lateral sides. The bottom extends downward at the lateral sides to form a pair of pockets, and each pocket is open to atmosphere through an upper side of the hull and is closed at a lower end by the bottom of the hull. In addition, the amphibious vehicle includes a plurality of wheels mounted to the lateral sides of the body, and a pair of tracks disposed about the wheels.
US10814683B2	System for tire inflation A system for tire inflation including a drive mechanism defining a rotational axis, including an eccentric mass that offsets a center of mass of the drive mechanism from the rotational axis along a radial vector; a pump arranged radially distal the rotational axis of the drive mechanism, including a chamber defining a chamber lumen, and a reciprocating element arranged at least partially within the chamber lumen and translatable along a pump axis; a drive coupler coupled between the drive mechanism at a first position and the reciprocating element at a second position fixed to the reciprocating element; a torque regulation mechanism; and a controller, communicatively coupled to the torque regulation mechanism; wherein the system is operable between at least a first mode and a second mode by the torque regulation mechanism in cooperation with the controller.
US10814680B2	Tire valve for a pneumatic tire of a vehicle The invention relates to a tyre valve for a pneumatic tyre of a vehicle, having a valve stem extending from the air inlet end to the air outlet end and having an outside thread on its outside circumference and a collar at its air outlet end for a rim well carrying the pneumatic tyre and a fastening thread for an air pressure sensor or other device to be fastened to the valve stem and positioned inside the pneumatic tyre,exhibiting a union nut with an inside thread for screwing onto the outside thread in order to clamp the rim base between the union nut and the collar, with the valve stem being inserted through a rim bore,with a plastic valve cap, with a deformable element located on the outside circumference of the valve stem and/or an inside circumference of the union nut.The tyre valve according to the invention is characterised in that the union nut and, if the deformation element is located on the inside circumference of the union nut, also the deformation element, exhibit a minimum inside diameter that exceeds the maximum outside diameter of the valve cap.
US10814678B2	Tire A tire comprises a tread portion 2 comprising a shoulder main groove 5 extending on a side of a tread edge Te and comprising inner and outer groove walls 11 and 12. The inner groove wall 11 has an angle θ1 with respect to a tread normal line in a cross section of the shoulder main groove 5 periodically increasing and decreasing in a tire circumferential direction so as to comprise concave and convex wall portions 16 and 17 arranged alternately in the tire circumferential direction. The outer groove wall 12 has an angle θ2 with respect to a tread normal line in the cross section periodically increasing and decreasing in the tire circumferential direction so as to comprise convex and concave wall portions 22 and 21 arranged alternately in the tire circumferential direction. The angle θ2 is larger than the angle θ1 in any cross section of the groove.
US10814676B2	Tread for heavy truck winter tire The tread has four grooves that delimit a central, intermediate and edge regions. Each intermediate region is divided into elongated raised elements that delimit oblique grooves which open into the circumferential grooves and are inclined at an average angle of between 30 and 60 degrees relative to the circumferential direction. The raised elements have an average circumferential length of between 50 and 70 mm. The depth of the oblique grooves is at least 30% of the depth of the circumferential grooves. Each raised element has a plurality of sipes that open into the oblique grooves. Each raised element also has an internal and oblique cut that has a total depth at least equal to 75% of the thickness PMU to be worn away. The oblique cut has a wide part and a part that forms a sipe that extends by a channel that forms a new groove after wear.
US10814675B2	Tire A tire comprises a tread portion 2 comprising a shoulder main groove 5 extending on a side of a tread edge (Te). The shoulder main groove 5 comprises an inner groove wall 11 having an angle with respect to its tread normal line in a cross section of the shoulder main groove 5 periodically increasing and decreasing in a tire circumferential direction so that the inner groove wall 11 comprises concave wall portions 16 and convex wall portions 17 arranged alternately in the tire circumferential direction. The concave wall portions 16 are provided at inner end portions thereof in a tire axial direction with recess portions 20 locally recessed inwardly in the tire axial direction and having openings at a ground contacting surface of the tread portion 2.
US10814670B2	Low-speed vehicle wheel assembly A low-speed vehicle wheel assembly includes a rim, at least three spokes, connectors, a central bearing seat, and bearings. Outer ends of the spokes are fixedly connected to an inner side wall of the rim through the connectors, respectively. Inner ends of the spokes are fixedly connected to an outer wall of the central bearing seat. The bearings are fitted in bearing holes of the central bearing seat, respectively. Because the rim and the central bearing seat are independent components, each component can be made with an independent mold and assembled according to the diameter of the wheel. The cost of the mold is lower, and the components are more versatile.
US10814663B2	Sheet item with non-circular holes A sheet system including a sheet having an edge and at least one generally triangular hole positioned adjacent to but spaced apart from the edge. A side of the triangle is oriented generally parallel with the edge of the sheet.
US10814662B2	Laminate, personal verification medium, and method of producing the laminate A laminate includes a diffraction layer that is optically transmissive and includes a diffraction part with a plurality of diffraction units being repetition of a diffraction unit in a direction extending the diffraction layer, each diffraction unit including at least one diffraction element with a reflective diffraction grating; and an absorption layer that is optically transmissive with a plurality of absorption parts for at least part of visible light, the absorption layer facing the diffraction layer with light passing between the diffraction layer and the absorption layer. The laminate has an observation side opposite where the diffraction layer faces the absorption layer; the diffraction layer has a surface serving as a front surface opposite to the surface facing the absorption layer; and in plan view perpendicular to the front surface of the diffraction layer, each of the absorption parts aligns with one of the diffraction elements.
US10814658B2	System and method for marking at optical film Disclosed is a system and method for marking at a partial area of an optical film material. The system for marking at an optical film includes a feed roll configured to feed an optical film material in a first direction, a marking unit configured to mark a nulling mark or material information in a marking area of the optical film material fed in the first direction, other than a valid area which is attached to a display panel, a light source unit having a light source member configured to supply a marking laser light to the marking unit, and a receiving roll configured to collect the optical film material.
US10814653B2	Blower roll to assist paper detack from vacuum transports A roller for a transport belt of a vacuum transport assembly includes an elongate cylindrical body adapted for a rotatably fixed connection to a vacuum transport assembly. An outer surface of the roller defines a hollow inner channel, which extends along an axial region of the body. The outer surface is a running surface for a transport belt. An inlet at one end of the hollow inner channel receives air from an air source. Perforations are formed in the outer surface for allowing air pressure to be discharged from the hollow inner channel toward the transport belt. The air diffuses through the transport belt to detack a sheet from the transport belt.
US10814652B2	Inkjet recording apparatus An inkjet recording apparatus includes a printing and conveying unit, a recording head, a raising and lowering mechanism, and a controller. The printing and conveying unit conveys a sheet with the sheet loaded on a loading surface thereof. The recording head is disposed opposite to the loading surface and ejects ink onto the sheet conveyed by the printing and conveying unit. The raising and lowering mechanism includes a wire in contact with the printing and conveying unit. The raising and lowering mechanism winds the wire to raise and lower the printing and conveying unit relative the recording head in a cross direction interesting with the loading surface. The controller controls a winding operation by which the raising and lowering mechanism winds the wire according to a degree of inclination of the wire relative to the cross direction.
US10814651B2	Ink jet recording method An ink jet recording method of the present invention includes a fixing step under the following condition (1) or (2) when on a recording medium, an image including an image part formed of colored ink and an image part formed of transparent ink is fixed: T1>MFT1>MFT2 and MFT1>T2>MFT2 (1) T1>MFT2>MFT1 and MFT2>T2>MFT1. (2) MFT1: Minimum film forming temperature of colored ink MFT2: Minimum film forming temperature of transparent ink T1: Temperature of fixing member when image is heated and pressed T2: Temperature of fixing member when image is separated from fixing member.
US10814650B2	Ink jet recording method An ink jet recording method includes: heating a recording medium; and ejecting a white color water-based ink composition from an ink jet head to a recording medium heated in the heating of the recording medium and causing the white color water-based ink composition to adhere to the recording medium, the causing of the white color water-based ink composition to adhere is performed by performing scanning, in which the ink composition is ejected while relative positions between the ink jet head and the recording medium are changed in a scanning direction, a plurality of times, and a maximum time of the scanning performed once is equal to or greater than 0.8 seconds, and the white color water-based ink composition contains first particles that are a white color pigment and second particles that are particles of a different kind from the first particles and that are inorganic fine particles.
US10814646B2	Liquid discharge apparatus, liquid discharge system, and print head In a liquid discharge apparatus, a print head includes a supply port to which liquid is supplied; a nozzle plate that includes a nozzle for discharging the liquid; a substrate that includes first side, a second side, a first surface, and a second surface which is different from the first surface; a connector that is provided on the first surface; and an integrated circuit that is provided on the first surface, the substrate is provided between the nozzle plate and the supply port, the connector is provided along the first side, the integrated circuit is provided in a place which is not adjacent to the connector, and a shortest distance between the supply port and the first surface is longer than a shortest distance between the supply port and the second surface.
US10814645B2	Method for flag customization A method is provided which enables the printing of a desired design on a flag or other textile material having a previously existing design thereon or that which does not. Providing a textile material, such as a flag; treating the textile material by removing any excess thread and hemming; preparing at least one printing paste; printing the printing paste on the textile material in a desired design through digital printing, screen printing, or heat transfer printing; and then fixing the desired design on the textile material, in accordance with embodiments of the method, may allow versatility and customization of flags and further allow consumers to personalize known flag designs.
US10814640B2	Method for improving durability of ink jet printed ink Ink jet technology is used to deposit an ink stabilizing agent at the time of ink deposition (printing), upon a substrate. The stabilizing agent and the ink mix on the substrate. The amount of stabilizing agent is varied based on the needs of the inks being printed.
US10814636B2	Liquid ejection apparatus Provided is a liquid ejection apparatus configured to suppress the occurrence of an inconvenience caused by waves in a liquid. The liquid ejection apparatus includes: a liquid ejection head; a liquid container configured to supply the liquid to the liquid ejection head; and a carriage that is for arranging the liquid ejection head and the liquid container and is configured to perform a reciprocal movement. The liquid container includes: a liquid containing chamber that is configured to contain the liquid; an atmospheric air introduction port that introduces atmospheric air into the liquid containing chamber from outside. The atmospheric air introduction port is arranged at a position higher than the highest level of a wave that occurs due to the reciprocal movement in a full state in which the liquid containing chamber is filled with liquid to the highest level in a predetermined containing range.
US10814635B2	Inkjet reusable jetting sheet with cleaning station Devices include one or more inkjet printheads, a reusable jetting sheet that is adjacent to nozzles of the printheads, support structures (e.g., drive rollers) contacting the sheet, and a cleaning station contacting the sheet. The reusable jetting sheet includes an opening, that is at least as large as the sets of nozzles, and a jetting area spaced from the opening. The support structures are adapted to move the reusable jetting sheet relative to the sets of nozzles. The inkjet printheads are adapted to eject ink from at least some of the nozzles, through the opening, to print media when the opening is positioned adjacent to the sets of nozzles, to print on print media. The inkjet printhead is further adapted to eject ink from at least some of the nozzles to the jetting area when the jetting area is positioned adjacent to the sets of nozzles to perform maintenance jetting.
US10814633B2	Liquid ejection apparatus Provided is a liquid ejection apparatus achieving a reduction of the load applied during capping to a moving mechanism of a liquid ejection head or a cap, whichever is pressed. The inkjet ejection apparatus includes: a liquid ejection head that includes an ejection port surface in which ejection ports for ejecting a liquid are provided; a capping unit that caps the ejection port surface; a moving unit that moves the capping unit to a first position at which the capping unit is capable of capping the ejection port surface and to a second position at which the capping unit is separated from the ejection port surface; and a restriction unit that is fixed to a body of the apparatus and, when the capping unit is located at the first position, contacts the capping unit to thereby restrict movement of the capping unit in a direction different from a direction toward the second position.
US10814623B2	Element substrate and liquid ejection head An element substrate of a liquid ejection head includes: a base material; an insulating film positioned on the base material; a heating resistance element for generating heat energy for ejecting a liquid; a protective film for covering the heating resistance element; a first electrical wiring layer arranged in the insulating film, for supplying a current to the heating resistance element; a second electrical wiring layer arranged on a layer different from the first electrical wiring layer in the insulating film, for supplying a current to the heating resistance element; and at least one connecting member extending into the insulating film to connect the first electrical wiring layer and the heating resistance element, for causing the current to flow in a first direction, the heating resistance element including a connecting region, extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, to which the at least one connecting member is connected.
US10814620B1	System and method for closed loop regulation of ink drop volumes in a printhead A printer includes a plurality of printheads, a plurality of printhead drivers, and an optical sensor configured to generate image data of a substrate after the substrate has been printed by the plurality of printheads. A controller operates the printheads using the printhead drivers to print a pattern of ink drops on the substrate, determine from image data of the ink drop pattern received from the optical sensor whether a density response for the pattern of ink drops for each printhead is within a predetermined range about a reference density response for the pattern of ink drops, identify a peak voltage for each printhead determined to have the density response outside the predetermined range, and store the identified peak voltage in the printhead driver for the printhead. The printhead driver uses the identified peak voltage to generate firing signals for the printhead operatively connected to the printhead driver.
US10814619B2	Image processing device and non-transitory computer-readable medium An image processing device configured to: determine whether a specific condition indicating ink supplied from an ink supplier to a printing head may be delayed; generate dot data by using image data, including: generating first dot data when the specific condition is not satisfied; and generating second dot data when the specific condition is satisfied, a ratio of first/second type of dots included in an image based on specific second dot data generated using specific image data being greater/smaller than that included in an image based on specific first dot data generated using the specific image data, and total number of dots included in the image based on the specific second dot data being larger that included in the image based on the specific first dot data; and output printing data based on the dot data.
US10814617B2	Driving variable capacitive loads Circuitry for driving a variable capacitive load comprising: a variable capacitive load; a digital control circuit configured to generate a digital drive signal; and a drive circuit configured to convert the digital drive signal into an analogue drive signal, the analogue drive signal forming a drive waveform for charging the variable capacitive load, the drive circuit comprising a slewing circuit configured to drive a time dependent voltage component of the drive waveform; wherein the digital control circuit is configured to modify the digital drive signal for each charging cycle so as to match the time dependent voltage component of the drive waveform to the variable capacitive load.
US10814616B2	Inkjet head, inkjet printer, and manufacturing method for inkjet head An ink jet head includes a head substrate, a printed board, and a plurality of flexible substrates connected in parallel to each other between the head substrate and the printed board. The head substrate includes a plurality of ink jet elements, and a common wire extending from an edge of the head substrate and electrically connected to the ink jet elements in common. The printed board includes a reference potential wire through which a reference potential is set to the ink jet head. A first one of the flexible substrates at a first end of an arrangement of the flexible substrates and a second one of the flexible substrates at a second end of the arrangement of the flexible substrates opposite to the first end each has a common connection wire electrically connected between the common wire and the reference potential wire.
US10814612B2	Use of thiazolide compounds for the prevention and treatment of viral diseases, cancer and diseases caused by intracellular infections The invention provides for the use of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a thiazolide in the stimulation of the immune system in a subject in need thereof, thereby preventing and/or treating viral diseases, cancer and diseases caused by intracellular protozoan infections.
US10814608B2	Generating three-dimensional objects and generating images on substrates A printing system may be provided. The printing system may include an agent distributor to selectively deliver at least one printing agent onto a substrate on a first type of supply module and a layer of build material on a second type of supply module. The printing system may include a controller to control the agent distributor to selectively deliver the at least one printing agent in patterns derived from data representing a slice of a three-dimensional object to be generated and representing an image to be generated on the substrate.
US10814604B2	Method and apparatus for additive mechanical growth of tubular structures A method and apparatus is disclosed for additive manufacturing and three-dimensional printing, and specifically for extruding tubular objects. A print head extrudes a curable material into a tubular object, while simultaneously curing the tubular object and utilizing the interior of the cured portion of the tubular object for stabilizing and propelling the print head.
US10814603B2	Methods for processing a first substrate bonded to a second substrate Methods of processing a first substrate bonded to a second substrate include moving a wire along an interface to propagate a debonding front and debond the first substrate from the second substrate. In some embodiments, the first substrate includes a thickness less than or equal to about 300 μm. In further embodiments, the wire includes a tensile strength less than a critical failure stress of the first substrate. In still further embodiments, the wire is configured to conform to a shape of the debonding front during the step of moving the wire such that one or more edges of the first substrate are debonded from the second substrate prior to a debonding of a corresponding interior portion of the first substrate from the second substrate.
US10814602B2	Method of producing cored composite parts A composite structure includes a base structure, a core disposed on the base structure, the core having a non-uniform contour relative to the base structure, a layered cover material disposed on the base structure covering the core, the layered cover material conforming to the non-uniform contour of the core and having at least one overlay ply, each of the at least one overlay ply having at least one slit cut through fibers of the respective overlay ply, and at least one cover ply having a shape that spans the at least one slit, and being configured to transfer a load across the at least one slit.
US10814601B2	Method to produce a coating layer, a building panel and a coated foil The present disclosure relates to a method to produce a coating layer, including applying a coating composition on a surface of a carrier, curing the coating composition to a coating layer, and subsequently applying pressure to the coating layer. The disclosure further relates to a method to produce a building panel, and such a building panel, and to a method to produce a coated foil, and such a coated foil.
US10814598B2	Method for transferring two-dimensional nanomaterials The present invention relates to a method for transferring two-dimensional nanomaterials. The method comprises: (S1) providing a first substrate with a two-dimensional nanomaterial layer on a surface of the first substrate and a carbon nanotube composite film comprising a carbon nanotube film structure and a nanomaterial layer stacked with each other; (S2) covering the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer with the carbon nanotube composite film, wherein the carbon nanotube film structure of the carbon nanotube composite film is in contact with the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer; (S3) obtaining a composite structure comprising the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer and the carbon nanotube composite film by removing the first substrate with a corrosion solution; (S4) placing the composite structure on a surface of a cleaning solution for cleaning; (S5) picking up the composite structure from the cleaning solution by contacting the target substrate with the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer; and (S6) removing the carbon nanotube composite film.
US10814597B2	Method for preparing suspended two-dimensional nanomaterials The present invention relates to a method for transferring two-dimensional nanomaterials. The method comprises the following steps: (S1) providing a first substrate with a two-dimensional nanomaterial layer on a surface of the first substrate; (S2) covering the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer with a carbon nanotube film structure; (S3) obtaining a composite structure comprising the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer and the carbon nanotube film structure by removing the first substrate with a corrosion solution to; (S4) placing the composite structure on a surface of a cleaning solution; (S5) providing a target substrate comprising at least one through hole, and picking up the composite structure from the cleaning solution with the target substrate by contacting the target substrate with the two-dimensional nanomaterial layer of the composite structure and covering the at least one through hole with two-dimensional nanomaterial layer; and (S6) removing the carbon nanotube film structure from the composite structure.
US10814596B2	Silage film, wrapped fodder, and storage method of fodder A silage film having at least one layer of a resin composition containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and a hydroxy group-containing compound (B). In the resin composition containing the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and the hydroxy group-containing compound (B), the hydroxy group-containing compound (B) has a molecular weight of less than or equal to 200, a ratio of number of hydroxy groups per molecule to the molecular weight ranging from 0.02 to 0.03, and a melting point of greater than or equal to 23° C., and a content of the hydroxy group-containing compound (B) in the resin composition ranging from 3% to 15% by mass. The silage film has excellent oxygen barrier property and stretchability (suitability for wrapping) and can be suitably used for long-term storage of silage.
US10814594B2	Laminated foam interleaf sheet for glass plates A laminated foam interleaf sheet for being interposed between glass plates, having a foam layer of a polyethylene-based resin, and an antistatic layer which is laminated on each of both sides of the foam layer and contains a polyethylene-based resin, a polystyrene-based resin and a polymeric antistatic agent, the laminated foam interleaf sheet having a surface roughness Ra of 30 μm or less.
US10814584B2	Kits and methods for fiber composites including partially-cured resinous materials for the reinforcement of physical structures A composite system for the reinforcement of physical structures includes a plurality of unidirectional fibers arranged with respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to each other over a substantial portion of a length of each unidirectional fiber. The plurality of unidirectional fibers are non-mechanically connected. A resinous material adheres the plurality of unidirectional fibers to each other such that each one of the plurality of unidirectional fiber is adhered to at least one adjacent one of the plurality of unidirectional fibers along a substantial portion of the length of the adjacent one of the plurality unidirectional fibers.
US10814583B2	Toughening of laminated composites by nanofiber yarn A method for enhancing fracture toughness of a composite laminate is disclosed. The method includes fabricating a nanofiber yarn, forming a nanofiber yarn layer by aligning the nanofiber yarn in form of a layer, forming a laminated structure by interleaving the nanofiber yarn layer into a plurality of fabric layers, forming the composite laminate by subjecting the laminated structure to a vacuum infusion process (VIP), and curing the composite laminate. Forming the laminated structure includes stacking a plurality of fabric layers onto each other and placing the nanofiber yarn layer between two fabric layers of the plurality of fabric layers. The VIP includes forming a sealed laminated structure by sealing the laminated structure, forming a vacuumed laminated structure by vacuuming the sealed laminated structure, and introducing a resin matrix into the vacuumed laminated structure.
US10814579B2	Smooth and bulky rolled tissue products The novel tissue products of the present invention are generally produced by calendering a tissue basesheet using at least one patterned roll. In one embodiment the patterned roll replaces the flat steel roll commonly used in calendering. The elements on the patterned roll provide a means of providing a nip having variable loading that yields a web having a smooth surface without subjecting the web to excessive compression forces and preventing excessive caliper loss. Thus, webs converted according to the present invention have comparable or better surface smoothness compared to webs converted using conventional calendering means and also retain a greater percentage of their caliper and bulk.
US10814576B2	Self opening bag pack, apparatus and method of making same An apparatus for making a self-opening bag pack includes a supply of film material. An extruder forms a continuous tube of film. A flattener flattens the tube. A corona treater treats at least one surface of the flattened tube. A first sealer forms a bottom seam across a width of the flattened tube. A cutter cuts the flattened tube into bag blanks at a predetermined distance from the bottom seam. A stacker forms the bag blanks into a bag pack. An adhesion knife penetrates the bag pack and adheres adjacent bag blanks together in the bag pack. An aperture maker forms means for suspending the bag pack from a dispensing rack. The pack is attached to the dispensing rack and the front wall of the subsequent bag will be adhered to the rear wall of a first bag, thereby causing the first bag to open when pulled from the rack.
US10814573B2	Bead ring design improvement A bead ring for a tire mold includes a plurality of concentric rings, wherein at least two adjacent concentric rings form an interface having a circumferential seam. The circumferential seam is configured to receive airflow from an interior of the tire mold, and the circumferential seam is in fluid communication with an air chamber located radially exterior of the circumferential seam.
US10814572B2	Airless tire manufacturing method A method of manufacturing an airless tire including a spoke unit includes a first step of injection-molding a first spoke part, a second spoke part, a third spoke part and a fourth spoke part in a disc-like shape. The method further includes a second step of forming a first spoke by fusing the first spoke part and the second spoke part. The method further includes a third step of forming a second spoke by fusing the third spoke part and the fourth spoke part, and a fourth step of forming the spoke unit by fusing the first spoke and the second spoke.
US10814564B2	Composite material inlay in additively manufactured structures Techniques for inlaying a composite material within a tooling shell are disclosed. In one aspect, an additively manufactured tooling shell is provided, into which a composite material is inlaid and cured. A surface of the tooling shell is provided with indentations or another mechanism to enable adherence between the composite material and the tooling shell. The resulting integrated structure is used as a component in a transport structure.
US10814562B2	Edge dams for fabrication of composite parts Systems and methods are provided for composite part fabrication. One embodiment is a method that includes placing a laminate onto a base of a mandrel between side walls of the mandrel, placing edge dams between the side walls and the laminate that each abut the laminate and abut one of the side walls, each edge dam having a Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) greater than a CTE of the mandrel, the CTE of the mandrel being greater than a CTE of the laminate, heating the laminate, edge dams, and mandrel, and during the heating, thermally expanding the edge dams an amount that corresponds with a difference in thermal expansion between the laminate and the mandrel.
US10814561B2	Joining method A method for joining primary and secondary members includes providing a primary member, a secondary member and a heating element which is joined to one of the primary and secondary members. The heating element includes an electrically insulating matrix material and an electrically conductive reinforcing element extending through the matrix material. The method further includes bringing the other of the primary and secondary members and the heating element into engagement and controlling a flow of electrical current in the reinforcing element so as to resistively heat and fuse at least some of the matrix material of the heating element with a matrix material of the other of the primary and secondary members. The method may be used to join a primary member such as a composite tubular and a secondary member such as a component for terminating the composite tubular.
US10814555B2	Powder dispensing unit, powder spreading unit, and a vibratory compaction system of an additive manufacturing system and methods therefor An additive manufacturing system including a build plate, and at least one powder reservoir configured to store and deposit powder onto the build plate, the at least one powder reservoir including a powder dispensing aperture having a variable size. The powder dispensing unit includes a base member, and the least one powder reservoir coupled to the base member.
US10814554B2	Control device for laser machining apparatus, and laser machining apparatus A control device for a laser machining apparatus includes: a plurality of lasers, a plurality of scanners which respectively scans the laser beams outputted from the plurality of lasers, a scanner control unit which synchronously controls the plurality of scanners, and a laser control unit which synchronously controls the plurality of lasers, in which the scanner control unit performs tracking control to precede or delay operation of at least one scanner among the plurality of scanners relative to operation of another scanner among the plurality of scanners; and the laser control unit performs tracking control to precede or delay laser output of at least one laser among the plurality of lasers corresponding to the at least one scanner, relative to the laser output of another laser among the plurality of lasers corresponding to the other scanner.
US10814552B2	Powder dispensing unit, powder spreading unit, and a vibratory compaction system of an additive manufacturing system and methods therefor An additive manufacturing system including a build plate, at least one recoater blade configured to spread powder onto the build plate, and at least one vibration mechanism coupled to one or more of the build plate and the at least one recoater blade. A controller coupled to the at least one vibration mechanism is configured to control actuation of the at least one vibration mechanism so that vibratory pulses are induced within the powder to effect compaction of the powder on the build plate.
US10814551B2	Three-dimensional printed part removal using an elastomer sheet A three-dimensional object printer automatically removes parts formed on a platen in the printer. The printer includes a platen having a surface and a planar member disposed upon the surface of the platen. The printer further includes an actuator configured to deform the planar member and an ejector head having at least one ejector configured to eject material onto the planar member. The printer further includes a controller operatively connected to the actuator and the ejector head. The controller is configured to operate the ejector head to eject material onto the planar member to form a three-dimensional object, and to operate the actuator to deform the planar member and release the three-dimensional object from the planar member.
US10814549B2	Printing a multi-structured 3D object In an example implementation, a method of printing a multi-structured three-dimensional (3D) object includes forming a layer of sinterable material. The method includes processing a first portion of the sinterable material using first set of processing parameters and processing a second portion of the sinterable material using a second set of processing parameters. The processed first and second portions form, respectively, parts of a first and second structure of a multi-structured 3D object.
US10814542B2	Extruder and method for extruding cord reinforced tire components Provided is an extruder and a method for extruding cord reinforced tire components, wherein the extruder has an extruder head with a die and a cord guide. The die is provided with a cross sectional profile that defines a first cross section of the extrusion material in the die, wherein the cross sectional profile has a profile height. The cord guide is arranged for guiding the cords into the die at a cord entry height. The extruder head is provided with first heating elements. The extruder has a control unit that is operationally connected to the first heating elements for generating an adjustable height temperature gradient in the extrusion material across the profile height to control swelling of the extrusion material relative to the cord entry height from the first cross section to a second cross section after the extrusion material leaves the die.
US10814540B2	Method for evenly distributing plastic melt in a hot runner system using strain gauges A hot runner injection molding apparatus, and method of use, is disclosed in which strain gauges are provided in the temperature zones of the hot runner injection molding apparatus and a hot runner controller creates a target strain profile, detects deviations from the target strain profile in any temperature zone based on the strain readings provided by the strain gauges in each temperature zone, and instructs correction of deviations from the target strain profile in any deviating temperature zone by adjusting the heat produced by a heater or heaters in the deviating temperature zone. The target strain profile may be based on a median or average of strain readings provided over time by the strain gauges in each temperature zone. A hollow installation tube for placing the strain gauges in the hot runner injection molding apparatus is also disclosed.
US10814537B2	Hot runner injection nozzle and actuator for injection molding device The present disclosure is directed to an injection nozzle with a nozzle head including at least one discharge opening for injecting molding material into a mold cavity of a thereto interconnected injection mold and forming therein a molded body. At least one positively controlled closure element movably supported in the nozzle head for closing a communication opening in the connected injection mold. An actuator cylinder comprises a first piston which is interconnected to the closure element. The first piston is arranged movable between a first position, in which the closure element is fully closed, and a second position in which the closure element is fully open. A second piston is interconnected to the closure element, and is arranged movable between a third position in which the second piston is not interconnected to the closure element and a fourth position in which the closure element is limited in an intermediate position.
US10814532B2	Resin-molding device and method for producing resin-molded product A resin-molding device capable of preventing a resin-molded product from being non-uniform in thickness. A resin-molding device includes: a first and second platen (outside-loaded platen) which are two plate-shaped members arranged parallel to each other to allow a molding die to be arranged in a die arrangement section which is a central region between the platens; a force applier (toggle link and tie bars) for applying a force to the platens from loading points located outside the die arrangement section; a heating mechanism (lower and upper heater plates) provided between the outside-loaded platen and the molding die; and a heat-insulating member (lower and upper heat-insulating members) formed by a plurality of elastic pillar members arranged between the outside-loaded platen and the heating mechanism, the pillar members configured so that the amount of deformation of each pillar member increases from the center of the die arrangement section toward the loading point.
US10814530B2	Mold device for a rotational molding device A mold device configured for use in a rotational molding device configured to perform a rotational molding process by rotating the mold device by means of a robot arm is provided. The mold device generally includes a connector part for connecting to the robot arm, first and second mold parts configured to assemble to each other for enclosing a mold cavity in an assembled state. The mold device includes a magnet gripper for releasably attaching the mold parts and heating and cooling elements integrated in at least one of the mold parts for respectively heating and cooling the mold part. The heating elements may be arranged in first grooves positioned in an exterior face of the respective mold part. The cooling elements may be arranged in second grooves positioned in the exterior face of the respective mold part in between the first grooves.
US10814528B2	Flexible mat forming system and method In an exemplary embodiment, a flexible mat forming system includes a rotating drum having a plurality of mold cavities about an outer periphery thereof; a hopper positioned adjacent the drum, the hopper shaped to receive a hardenable paste and deposit the hardenable paste into successive mold cavities of the plurality of mold cavities facing the hopper, as the drum rotates relative to the hopper; wherein the hopper includes an opening shaped and positioned to align with the mold cavities facing the hopper; and a sheet of mesh material that is fed between the hopper and the mold cavities facing the hopper.
US10814526B2	Induction forming and curing of thermoset composite charges A first tooling die and a second tooling die are movable with respect to each other. The first tooling die and the second tooling die form a die cavity. The first tooling die and the second tooling die comprise a plurality of stacked metal sheets. A plurality of air gaps is defined between adjacent stacked metal sheets. A first smart susceptor material is within the die cavity and connected to the first tooling die. The first smart susceptor material has a first Curie temperature. A second smart susceptor material is within the die cavity and associated with the second tooling die. The second smart susceptor material has a second Curie temperature lower than the first Curie temperature. A flexible membrane is between the second tooling die and the first smart susceptor material. The flexible membrane is configured to receive pressure.
US10814524B2	Method for making unidirectional fiber-reinforced tapes Disclosed is a fiber-reinforced composite and methods and apparatuses for making the same. Some fiber-reinforced composites include a matrix material including a thermoplastic material and a non-woven fibrous region having a plurality of continuous fibers dispersed in the matrix material, wherein the width and the length of the non-woven fibrous region are substantially equal to the width and the length, respectively, of the fiber-reinforced composite, wherein the non-woven fibrous region has a mean relative area fiber coverage (RFAC) (%) of from 65 to 90 and a coefficient of variance (COV) (%) of from 3 to 20, and wherein each of the plurality of continuous fibers is substantially aligned with the length of the fiber-reinforced composite.
US10814517B2	Chain saw A chain saw disclosed herein may include a motor configured to rotate a saw chain about a guide bar, a control unit configured to control a voltage applied to the motor, a body housing that houses the motor and the control unit, a battery detachably attached to the body housing, and a top handle provided above the body housing. The control unit may be disposed above the battery. In a rear view of the chain saw in a state where the chain saw is placed on a mount surface, the battery and the control unit may not overlap. In a top view of the chain saw in the state where the chain saw is placed on the mount surface, the battery and the control unit may overlap at least partially.
US10814516B1	On demand apparel panel cutting Aspects of on demand apparel manufacturing are described. A system of on demand apparel manufacturing includes a textile cutter and a computing device. The computing device is configured to perform a process including capturing an image of a textile sheet on the textile cutter, where the textile sheet includes a panel for a product. The process further includes identifying cut control factors using the image of the textile sheet, to account for a textile thread, weave, nap, or knit pattern of the textile sheet, a textile print pattern alignment on the textile sheet, or panel deformation of the textile sheet on the textile cutter. The process also includes generating cut control instructions to cut the textile sheet based in part on the image and the cut control factors, and instructing the textile cutter to cut the panel out from the textile sheet based in part on the cut control instructions.
US10814513B2	Perforating apparatus for manufacturing a nonlinear line of weakness A perforating apparatus includes a longitudinal cylinder axis about which a cylinder rotates. At least one shaped anvil is disposed on the cylinder. Further, a support operatively engages with the cylinder, and the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder. A blade is disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, and the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis. At least one of the blade and the anvil comprises a plurality of teeth, and adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion. A web is perforated as the web passes between the rotating cylinder and the support and the blade cooperates with the anvil.
US10814512B2	Device for cutting foods Among other things, there are disclosed embodiments of a cutting device for foods, having two opposed handles and a grid of filaments connected to them. In particular embodiments, a spindle within one handle allows the grid to be wound around it. The spindle may be biased, e.g. with a spring, and may include holding or braking mechanisms to hold the grid in a desired configuration.
US10814511B2	System and method for cutting material in continuous fiber reinforced additive manufacturing Methods, apparatus, and systems for cutting material used in fused deposition modeling systems are provided, which comprise a ribbon including one or more perforations. Material is passed through at least one perforation and movement of the ribbon cuts the material. A further embodiment comprises a disk including one or more blade structures, each forming at least one cavity. Material is passed through at least one cavity and a rotational movement of the disk cuts the material. A further embodiment comprises a slider-crank mechanism including a slider coupled to a set of parallel rails of a guide shaft. The slider moves along a length of the rails to cut the material. Yet another embodiment comprises one or more rotatable blade structures coupled to at least one rod. The rotation of the blade structures causes the blade structures to intersect and cut extruded material during each rotation.
US10814510B2	Cutting tool A cutting tool for cutting flexible building materials, such as, for example, rubber or vinyl baseboards, chair rails and crown molding, at an angle. The cutting tool includes a pair of risers moveably connected near a center of a base with a hinge connection. A blade holder and blade positioned between the risers and moveable from a starting position to a cutting position. The blade can be set to a range of angles relative to the base by rotating the risers and locking the risers in an angle relative to the base.
US10814509B2	Cutting apparatus and printer The disclosure discloses a cutting apparatus including a feeder, a fixed blade, a movable blade, and at least one scraping-off device. The movable blade is configured to slide in a sliding direction crossing a transport direction against the fixed blade and is configured to move along the sliding direction from a standby position on one side to a cutting position on the other side and to cut the print-receiving medium fed by the feeder. The at least one scraping-off device is disposed in proximity to the movable blade and is configured to come into contact from the other side with an adhesive that has adhered to the movable blade and scrape off the adhesive when the movable blade moves from the standby position on the one side to the cutting position on the other side.
US10814506B2	Hair clipping device A hair clipping device includes a cutting assembly having a stationary cutting blade and a moveable cutting blade, where the moveable cutting blade is arranged on a first side with respect to the stationary cutting blade. The hair clipping device further includes a driver configured to drive the moveable cutting blade relative to the stationary cutting blade, and a housing having an air outlet and an air inlet. A fan for generating a pressurized airflow is fluidly connected to the air outlet such that the pressurized airflow exits the housing at the air outlet and at least partly re-enters the housing at the air inlet. The air outlet and the air inlet are both arranged on the first side with respect to the stationary cutting blade.
US10814497B2	Robot hand apparatus, robot hand system, and holding method A robot hand apparatus includes a holder having a bendable sucking surface that sucks an object; a magnetic elastic body arranged at the holder and formed of an elastic material containing magnetic particles; and a magnetic-field generator that is arranged at the holder and applies a magnetic field to the magnetic elastic body to change a coefficient of elasticity of the magnetic elastic body. When the magnetic-field generator applies a magnetic field to the magnetic elastic body, a flexible portion and a hardened portion having a bigger coefficient of elasticity than that of the flexible portion are formed in the magnetic elastic body. When the holder holds the object, in a state in which the sucking surface is bent at a position corresponding to the flexible portion, a region of the sucking surface between the position and a distal end of the holder sucks the object.
US10814496B2	Apparatus and method for active shape control of a micro pick up array Structures and methods to actively control the shape of a micro pickup array (MPA) during micro device transfer are described. In an embodiment, a strain is applied to the MPA counteractive to strain arising during micro device transfer operations. For example, strain may be applied by a piezoelectric actuator element bonded to a back side of the base substrate to control a curvature of base substrate, and by extension the MPA.
US10814495B2	Attachment mechanisms for stabilization of subsea vehicles Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.
US10814487B2	Communicative self-guiding automation A self-guiding automaton includes sensors, a hardware processor, and a memory storing a self-guidance software code. The hardware processor executes the self-guidance software code to detect a location and/or travel path of one or more human being(s) in a pedestrian environment using the sensors, and identify a self-guided path forward in the pedestrian environment based on the location and/or travel path of each human being(s). The self-guidance software code also determines a social cue for communicating the self-guided path forward to the human being(s), detects any change in the location and/or travel path of each human being(s) using the sensors, determines a pedestrian safety score of the self-guided path forward based on the location and/or travel path and any change in the location and/or travel path of each human being(s), and moves the automaton along the self-guided path forward if the pedestrian safety score satisfies a safety threshold.
US10814486B2	Information processing device, information processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium An information processing device includes an actuator emulator simulating a behavior of a first drive apparatus that is for driving a first control target, an actuator emulator simulating a behavior of a second drive apparatus that is for driving a second control target, a storage device for storing a PLC program including an instruction group with respect to the actuator emulator and a robot program including an instruction group with respect to the actuator emulator, a timer generating a virtual time, and a PLC emulator for repeatedly executing the instruction group included in the PLC program in each predetermined first control period in accordance with measurement using the virtual time, and a robot controller emulator for sequentially executing the instruction group included in the robot program in a predetermined execution order in accordance with the virtual time.
US10814484B2	Method, control system and movement setting means for controlling the movements of articulated arms of an industrial robot The invention relates to a method for controlling the movements of articulated arms (21, 22, 23) of an industrial robot (2) using a movement setting means (3) to be guided by hand by an operator, the movements of which are provided for generating at least a portion of the movement control data for the industrial robot (2) to be controlled. At least one of a plurality of reference marks (19, 19′, 19″) is arranged or formed at least on individual articulated arms (21, 22, 23) adjustable by the operator. The movement setting means (3) comprises at least one imaging and/or at least one distance-sensitive sensor (16, 17) which at least one sensor (16, 17) can be set with at least one of the plurality of reference marks (19, 19′, 19″) into a relative spatial position selected by the operator. During a movement of the movement setting means (3) at least the articulated arm (21, 22, 23) bearing the respectively selected reference mark (19, 19′, 19″) follows the movements of the movement setting means by control technology. In addition, a corresponding control system (1) and movement setting means (3) are specified.
US10814483B2	Data conversion apparatus, robot, program, and information processing method To facilitate synchronization of a robot motion with a musical piece, a data conversion apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire first time-series information for designating coordinates of a constituent component of a predetermined computer graphics (CG) model on a beat basis in time series. The data conversion unit also includes a control unit configured to detect a structural difference between the predetermined CG model and a predetermined robot based on the first time-series information. The data conversion unit further includes a generation unit configured to correct the first time-series information based on the detected difference to generate second time-series information for designating coordinates of a constituent component of the predetermined robot on a beat basis in time series.
US10814479B2	Automated assembly station An automated assembly station includes a mobile platform for holding a first workpiece, a robot having a moveable arm, and a controller. The moveable arm includes a load cell and a gripper that is adapted to grasp a second workpiece. The robot is operable to use the moveable arm and gripper to insert the second workpiece into a locked position on a mating part of the first workpiece. The load cell is operable to measure an amount of insertion force used to insert the second workpiece into the locked position. The controller is configured to record the insertion force and trigger an alarm in response to the insertion force exceeding a predesignated threshold insertion force.
US10814478B2	Joint module and multi-joint modular robot arm A joint module has a base, a motion mechanism, a linear driving mechanism, a driving motor assembly, and a transmission. The motion mechanism, the linear driving mechanism, and the driving motor assembly are disposed on the base. The transmission is disposed between the linear driving mechanism and the driving motor assembly. A first transmitting assembly and a second transmitting assembly of the motion mechanism are disposed on the base in parallel. A first linear driving assembly and a second linear driving assembly of the linear driving mechanism are non-coaxial and are disposed on the base in parallel. A first wheel transmitting assembly of the transmission is connected to the driving motor assembly and the first linear driving assembly. A second wheel transmitting assembly of the transmission is connected to the driving motor assembly and the second linear driving assembly.
US10814477B2	Robot A robot includes an arm that rotates about a rotation axis, a motor that is provided in the arm, and an amplifier unit that includes an amplifier substrate which drives the motor and that is provided in the motor, in which, when a longitudinal direction of the arm as seen from an axial direction that is parallel to the rotation axis is a first direction and a direction orthogonal to the first direction is a second direction, the amplifier unit and the motor are arranged in a direction different from the second direction.
US10814475B2	Dual robot including spaced upper arms and interleaved wrists and systems and methods including same Robots including spaced upper arms are described. The robot includes first and second upper arms rotatable about a shoulder axis wherein the second upper arm is spaced from the first upper arm. The other robot components (first and second forearms, first and second wrist members, and first and second end effectors) are interleaved in the space between the first and second upper arms. Each of the first and second upper arms may be individually and independently controlled. Methods of operating the robot and electronic device processing systems including the robot are provided, as are numerous other aspects.
US10814473B2	Mechanism for alleviating the effects of joint misalignment between users and wearable robots Implementations described and claimed herein involve a shoulder exoskeleton having a spherical parallel manipulator with a plurality of parallel linear actuators connected to a base coupled to a user's arm. A passive slip mechanism is operatively coupled to the spherical parallel manipulator as well as being coupled to the user's arm. The slip mechanism increases system mobility and prevents joint misalignment caused by the translational motion of the user's glenohumeral joint from introducing mechanical interference.
US10814472B2	Vehicle mountable robotic and communication systems The disclosure describes vehicle mountable robotic and communication systems and techniques that can facilitate communications between a police officer and a driver within vehicles in a manner that removes the police officer from a proximity of the driver and enables real-time communication between the police officer and the driver. A vehicle mountable robotic and communication system can deliver a communication device from a police vehicle to a driver vehicle so that the police officer and the driver may remain separated during part or all of a traffic stop or other temporary detention. This communication device can provide a sensory or communicative interface to permit the police officer to collect additional information of the environment of the driver and/or permit the police officer and the driver to engage in two-way communication.
US10814471B2	Toolbox A tool box has a box body and a handle. The box body has a mounting portion mounted at the box body. The mounting portion has an upper positioning recess and a lower positioning recess. The handle has a holding portion, a connecting portion, and a marking portion. The holding portion is an elongated board and is engaged with the lower positioning recess, a cross section of the holding portion being U-shaped with an opening facing upward. The connecting portion is formed at an inner end of the holding portion and is an upright board. The marking portion is formed at a top portion of the connecting portion and is an elongated board and is engaged with the upper positioning recess, a cross section of the marking portion being U-shaped with an opening facing downward.
US10814470B2	Electrically powered tool A rectifier circuit for rectifying an AC voltage supplied from a commercial power supply into a DC voltage, a smoothing capacitor for smoothing the output of the rectifier circuit, and an electrically powered tool for supplying the smoothed pulsating DC voltage to a motor by an inverter circuit, wherein when the motor is driven while no load is being applied to a tip tool, the smoothed DC voltage repeatedly generates a maximal value and a minimum value so as to synchronize with the fluctuation in the AC voltage. During no-load rotation, control is performed so that driving is performed at a value that is less than a threshold value D1 for the duty ratio at which the generation of a gear sound starts in any of the speed dial setting values 1-6. It is thereby possible to suppress a gear sound generated by a power transmission mechanism during no-load rotation.
US10814467B2	Handheld power tool A handheld power tool 1 has a tool socket 2 to hold a tool along a working axis 11. A motor-driven, pneumatic striking mechanism 6 has an exciter 17 which is driven by a motor 5, a striker 14 that is coupled to the exciter 17 via a pneumatic chamber 19, and an intermediate striker 22 arranged on the working axis 11 in the striking direction 12 behind the striker 14. A ventilation opening 30 connects a cavity 29 situated between the striker 14 and the intermediate striker 22 to the environment. A valve 38 that closes the ventilation opening 30 is opened when actuated by the intermediate striker 22 when the intermediate striker 22 is moved into its working position counter to the striking direction 12.
US10814466B2	Nail gun and operation device thereof A nail gun includes a gun body, a power module, a muzzle module and an operation module. The muzzle module includes a contact arm resiliently maintained at a normal position. The operation module includes a transmission unit and a trigger unit. The transmission unit includes a transmission member that is connected to the contact arm. The trigger unit includes a trigger member, a trigger arm and a switch member. The trigger arm is mounted in the trigger member, and abuts against the transmission member when the trigger member is not depressed. The switch member is operable to move between a sequential firing position and a repetitive firing position.
US10814462B2	Tools for releasing cable ties A tool comprises a chassis, a slider, a first jaw, a second jaw and a compression spring. The chassis comprises a distal end, a proximal end, opposite the distal end, and a distal interior wall, facing the proximal end of the chassis. The slider comprises a slider opening and is coupled to the chassis. The first jaw is coupled to the chassis and is located between the distal interior wall of the chassis and the slider. The second jaw is coupled to the chassis and is located between the first jaw and the slider. The compression spring is located between the first jaw and the second jaw. When the slider is moved relative to the chassis, the first jaw is stationary relative to the chassis, and the second jaw moves relative to the chassis and is stationary relative to the slider.
US10814454B2	Tool guide for tie bar removal from casting cores This disclosure relates to a tool guide for a tool that shapes a workpiece. The tool guide may include a body having a contact surface configured to contact a surface of a workpiece, a tool holder positioned within the body and configured to hold a machining tool having a tool bit, the tool holder holding the machining tool in a predetermined orientation relative to the workpiece, a guide element attached to the body configured to engage a surface feature of the workpiece, and an upper opening and a lower opening in the body configured to allow the tool bit to extend beyond the contact surface and operate to remove a portion of the workpiece.
US10814450B2	Processes for fitting cable bushings A cable bushing fitting machine includes: a fitting region; a mandrel disposed at said fitting region, said mandrel being hollow to receive a cable therethrough; a first rotatably mounted stripping jaw arranged in the fitting region; a second rotatably mounted stripping jaw arranged in the fitting region; a drive configured to mount cable bushings onto cable by successively disposing respective ones of the cable bushings onto the mandrel, feeding the cable through the mandrel, and executing a relative movement between the mandrel and the first and second rotatably mounted stripping jaws to locate the respective cable bushings onto the cable; a camera directed toward the fitting region to capture images of the respective cable bushings located on the cable; and at least the first rotatably mounted stripping jaw having a rotation axis, the first stripping jaw rotation axis being laterally offset from an optical axis of said camera by a distance sufficient to permit the camera unimpeded views of cable bushings in the fitting region when the first stripping jaw is at least to a first selected extent opened.
US10814448B2	Comprehensive performance evaluation method for CNC machine tools based on improved pull-off grade method A comprehensive performance evaluation method for the CNC machine tools based on an improved pull-off method belongs to the technical field of performance evaluation of CNC machine tools. A linear proportional method is used to standardize the performance index data of machine tool. The entropy weight method and mean variance method are used to determine the two objective weights of each level of indicator. Based on the principle of vector A comprehensive evaluation of three-level index is obtained from the linear weighted evaluation function. Finally, a similar method was used to calculate the comprehensive evaluation of a large system layer by layer. The present invention is used for the comprehensive performance evaluation of various CNC machine tools and also for a lateral comparison of specific performance of different machine tools, providing a scientific and possible evaluation method and process for the comprehensive performance evaluation of machine tools.
US10814442B2	Nut torquing device for recessed nut A nut torqueing device for a recessed nut is disclosed. The nut torqueing device includes a nut engaging assembly to engage a nut in a recess. The nut engaging assembly includes: a nut engaging element to engage the nut in the recess, at least one stackable riser element to stackably connect to one of the nut engaging element and an adjacent stackable riser element therebelow, and a transmission engaging element to stackably connect to an uppermost one of the at least one stackable riser element. A ratchet interface within the nut engaging assembly allows rotation of the nut engaging element in only one direction, while other stackable elements rotationally interlock. A low profile transmission extends within a small space to transmit rotational power to the nut engaging assembly. The nut torqueing device is applicable with a terminal nut of an electric generator.
US10814439B2	Turbomachine repair using additive manufacturing A system includes a mounting plate having a plurality of reference members, an inspection system having a profiler device, and an additive manufacturing machine operatively coupled with the inspection system. A computer device scans the mounting plate with the profiler device to obtain position and orientation of the reference members and position and top surface profile data of any parts located on the mounting plate. A transmitting step transmits reference member position and orientation and part position and top surface profile data to the additive manufacturing machine. A detecting step detects mounting plate orientation and position inside the additive manufacturing machine. A combining step combines mounting plate orientation/position inside of the additive manufacturing machine and part position and top surface profile data to calculate a build path program for the additive manufacturing machine. A performing step performs a build process using the build path program to repair the parts.
US10814438B2	Method and arrangement for removing and lifting a blade pitch slewing ring bearing of a wind turbine A method and an arrangement for removing and lifting of a blade pitch slewing ring bearing of a wind turbine after a blade from a rotor hub of the wind turbine is removed, is disclosed. The arrangement and method enables the lowering and lifting of the wind turbine without the need of large and heavy cranes so that the replacement can be carried out cost effectively. The arrangement includes a first pulley mounted at the bottom of the wind turbine, a second pulley mounted inside a rotor hub, a lifting line running over the first pulley, the second pulley and further over a third pulley mounted inside a carrier. The carrier supports the blade pitch slewing ring bearing during lifting and lowering which is achieved through a coordinated operation of a ground winch, the lifting line and tag lines. Further, rigging equipment is attached to the lowered blade pitch slewing ring bearing to enable easy transportation.
US10814437B2	Machine component and method for producing the same A sprocket wheel, which is an example of the machine component, includes a base made of a first metal, and an overlay disposed in contact with the base to cover at least a part of a surface of the base. The overlay includes a matrix made of a second metal, and hard particles dispersed in the matrix. The overlay includes a protrusion that protrudes toward the base in a region including the interface between the overlay and the base.
US10814434B2	Joint structure and method of manufacturing joint structure A joint structure comprising a light-absorbable member having at least one opening portion and a light-permeable member superposed on the light-absorbable member so as to cover the opening portion, wherein an annular weld part is formed so as to enclose the opening portion and join the light-absorbable member and the light-permeable member, and an area ratio of a portion at the side of the light-absorbable member to a portion at the side of the light-permeable member side is in a range of 12-35 viewing a section perpendicular to the extending direction of the annular weld part.
US10814432B2	Unloading a cut-free workpiece part during machining In the method according to the disclosure for the unloading of a workpiece part from a workpiece, in parallel with processing time, by means of an unloading element, e.g. a vacuum sucker, the workpiece part is cut from an especially plate-form workpiece by means of a laser beam. The movement of the laser beam relative to the workpiece at least along a first movement axis (X) is divided into a movement of the workpiece and a movement of the laser beam. Before executing a final cut, which separates the workpiece part from the workpiece, the workpiece is decelerated until standstill and the final cut is then executed for example, by moving the laser beam. The workpiece part is being unloaded by an unloading element that operates at least partially during cutting of the workpiece. The unloading element operates according to one of three operating options.
US10814429B2	Systems and methods for dynamic shaping of laser beam profiles for control of micro-structures in additively manufactured metals An additive manufacturing system includes a laser device, a build plate, and a scanning device. The laser device is configured to generate a laser beam with a variable intensity. The build plate is configured to support a powdered build material. The scanning device is configured to selectively direct the laser beam across the powdered build material to generate a melt pool on the build plate. The scanning device is configured to oscillate a spatial position of the laser beam while the laser device is configured to simultaneously modulate the intensity of the laser beam to thermally control the melt pool.
US10814427B2	Systems and methods for additive manufacturing in-build assessment and correction of laser pointing accuracy An additive manufacturing system includes a laser device, a build plate, a first scanning device, and an alignment system. The laser device is configured to generate a laser beam. The build plate has a position relative to the laser device. The first scanning device is configured to selectively direct the laser beam across the build plate. The laser beam generates a melt pool on the build plate. The alignment system includes a fiducial marks projector configured to project a plurality of fiducial marks across the build plate. Each fiducial mark has a location on the build plate. The alignment system also includes an optical detector configured to detect the location of each of the fiducial marks on the build plate. The alignment system is configured to detect the position of the build plate relative to the laser device.
US10814425B2	Compact laser machining head An improved laser-machining head unit for fabric comprising a diagonal mirror assembly with a tubular sleeve extending downward to an internally threaded distal tip. An annular adapter is provided with an externally-threaded male fining at one end and an internally-threaded receptacle at an opposing end. The externally-threaded male fitting of the adapter is adjustably screw-threaded into the internally threaded distal tip of the tubular sleeve. A laser nozzle has a frusto-conical tip and an annular collar Cm attachment to the adapter, the collar being externally threaded and fixedly screw-inserted into the internally-threaded receptacle of the adapter. In addition, there is a gas inlet affixed to the collar of the laser nozzle for introducing gas at a 90-degree angle thereto. The screw-adjustable configuration ensures proper alignment at all times of the lens, the beam and the nozzle aperture, and air stream.
US10814424B2	Laser machining head having function of rectifying assist gas A laser machining head has a function of rectifying an assist gas and includes a protection window, a nozzle configured to blow the assist gas over a workpiece, a chamber defining a space between the protection window and the nozzle, an inflow port disposed in a chamber and configured to allow the assist gas to flow in, and a flow dividing projection disposed at a position opposing to the inflow port and configured to divide the assist gas from the inflow port into a first flow and a second flow flowing along a circumferential direction around an optical axis of a laser beam.
US10814416B2	Method for producing threaded shaft for power steering device, and power steering device In a power steering device equipped with a rack shaft constructed by joining a first member having rack teeth and a second member serving as a ball screw shaft on which a ball screw groove is formed, a grinding process of the ball screw groove is performed on the second member by causing a grindstone to rotate and move along a rotation axis of the second member, while causing the second member to rotate about an axis of the second member as the rotation axis. The grinding process is performed so as to satisfy a specified machining condition “g/(5×p)
US10814414B2	Saw blade A saw blade includes a body and a plurality of cutting teeth formed on the body. Each cutting tooth includes a tip at a first end of the cutting tooth, a rake face extending from the tip toward the body, a relief face extending from the tip toward a second end of the cutting tooth and sloping toward the body, and a projection at the second end of the cutting tooth and sloping away from the body. The saw blade also includes a plurality of gullets formed on the body between the plurality of cutting teeth. Each gullet forms an undercut portion between the body and the projection of each cutting tooth.
US10814410B1	Saw blade hand tool structure A saw blade hand tool structure includes a handle, an internal insert plate installed in the handle, an assembly head installed at an end of the handle and having an accommodating space with an abutting slope, an elastic element installed between the assembly head and the handle, a tightening assembly formed by a plate, a spring, a displacing member and locking pins, and a saw blade. A recess is formed on the plate which is installed in the assembly head; the locking pin is secured with the internal insert plate; the spring is sheathed on the displacing member which passes into the through hole of the internal insert plate; the displacing member is abutted by the abutting slope of the assembly head; and the saw blade is inserted into the assembly head and positioned by an end of the displacing member to prevent the saw blade from falling out.
US10814407B2	Axially and radially compliant deburring tool An axially and radially compliant deburring tool holds a commercially available end tool holder, which in turn holds a variety of commercially available interchangeable deburring end tools, such as those commercially available for the hand deburring market. The axially and radially compliant deburring tool exhibits axial compliance in response to an external force by allowing a longitudinal sleeve holding the end tool holder to move longitudinally along a longitudinal axis of the tool, against a bias force. The axially and radially compliant deburring tool exhibits radial compliance in response to an external force by interaction between a cam contact member and a concave cam surface, both under the bias force and hence operative to return the commercially available to a centered, extended position in the absence of external forces.
US10814405B2	Orienting apparatus for turning tools An orienting apparatus for arranging on a turning tool and for orienting a bore or depression to be introduced or for orienting a finishing step with respect to a normal to the surface of a workpiece, comprising a main body having a through-hole for receiving the tool shank or the tool tip in an orienting direction, and at least two probe elements for oriented support on the surface of the workpiece. As a result of an orienting movement of the orienting apparatus with respect to the normal to the surface of the workpiece, all of the probe elements form an electric circuit between an electrical current source contained in the main body and the signaling device, said electric circuit being closed by a series circuit activated by the probe elements. Furthermore, a method for orienting a bore or depression or for orienting a finishing step with an orienting apparatus.
US10814403B2	Tool alignment device A tool alignment device for mounting on a tool having a stop, especially on a drilling and/or countersinking tool having a single-piece tool shaft and a stop, for alignment of a drill hole and/or countersink to be introduced or for alignment of a finishing step in relation to a normal to the surface of a workpiece, comprising a main part and a through hole. Upon mechanical contact between the tool alignment device and the surface of the workpiece, a signaling device is actuated and emits alignment signal(s) during alignment in an alignment direction, and the stop of the tool can be accommodated in the main part, which comprises a guide device which establishes a connection between a stop sleeve of the stop and the tool alignment device such that the stop can be aligned in the alignment direction. Also, a drilling, milling and/or countersinking tool having a stop.
US10814401B2	Vibration cutting insert A vibration cutting insert includes a top surface having a rake face and a breaker face, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a bottom surface. In a cross section which includes a bisector of an angle formed between a first ridgeline and a second ridgeline when viewed in a direction from the top surface toward the bottom surface, and which is parallel to the direction from the top surface toward the bottom surface, a rake angle formed between the rake face and a plane parallel to the bottom surface has a positive angle. The angle formed between the first ridgeline and the second ridgeline is an acute angle. The rake face constitutes a cylindrical surface. The breaker face constitutes a flat surface.
US10814396B2	Sintering tool and method for sintering an electronic subassembly Sintering tool (10) with a cradle for receiving an electronic subassembly (BG) to be sintered, characterized by at least one support bracket (20), arranged at two locations opposite the cradle, for fixing a protective film (30) covering the electronic subassembly (BG).
US10814395B2	Heated gas circulation system for an additive manufacturing machine An additive manufacturing machine includes a heated gas circulation system for regulating the temperature of additive powder throughout a powder bed and parts formed therein. The additive manufacturing machine includes a build platform defining a plurality of perforations and a heated gas supply that provides a flow of heated air into a distribution manifold and through the plurality of perforations and the powder bed to minimize temperature gradients within the powder bed which might otherwise result in distortion, thermal stresses, or cracking in the finished part.
US10814393B2	Apparatus for additive manufacturing An apparatus comprising a control unit configured for applying a first powder layer on a work table, directing a first energy beam from a first energy beam source over said work table causing said first powder layer to fuse in first selected locations according to a corresponding model to form a first cross section of said at least one three-dimensional article, where said first energy beam is fusing a first article with parallel scan lines in a first direction, fusing a second scan line in said first direction in said first layer in said first article within a predetermined time interval after fusing a first scan line in said first article, wherein at least one intermediate scan line is fused within said time interval at another predetermined position and where said first and second scan lines are adjacent to each other.
US10814392B2	Apparatus for additive manufacturing An apparatus comprising a control unit configured for applying a first powder layer on a work table; directing a first energy causing said first powder layer to fuse in first selected locations to form a first cross section where said first energy beam is fusing a first region with parallel scan lines in a first direction and a second region with parallel scan lines in a second direction; fusing at least one of the scan lines in said first region in said first direction immediately before fusing at least one of said scan lines in said second region in said second direction; applying a second powder layer and directing the energy beam causing said second powder layer to fuse in second selected locations where the energy beam is fusing said first region with parallel scan lines in a third direction and said second region in a fourth direction.
US10814391B2	Additive manufacturing material analysis system and related method Various aspects include systems and methods for analyzing materials in additive manufacturing processes. In some cases, a system includes: an additive manufacturing (AM) printer for printing an AM object, the AM printer including a raw material chamber and a build chamber; a control system coupled with the AM printer configured to control the printing of the AM object; and a material analysis system coupled with the control system and the AM printer, the material analysis system configured to analyze a raw material obtained directly from at least one of the raw material chamber or the build chamber for a defect prior to, or contemporaneously with, additively manufacturing the AM component.
US10814390B2	Tailored material properties using infrared radiation and infrared absorbent coatings A method of manufacturing a structural component having tailored material properties by applying an IR-absorbent coating to a substrate formed of a ferrous-based, aluminum-based, magnesium-based, or fiber reinforced composite material is provided. The coating is preferably formed of iron oxide (Fe3O4) decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes. Alternatively, the coating is wax-based or polymer-based and includes TriSilanollsooctylt POSS and additives. Different coating compositions may be applied to different zones of the substrate so that the emissivity coefficient varies along the substrate. The coated substrate is heated and formed between a pair of dies to achieve a complex shape or features. The IR-absorbent coating increases the infrared absorption rate during the heating step, which improves formability of the substrate. The iron oxide (Fe3O4) decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes can also be applied to an engine component to increase the thermal efficiency of the engine by reducing friction and enabling the use of light weight materials.
US10814386B2	Coating process and coated materials The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for coating large area solid substrates with metal based alloys or compounds by contacting the substrate surface with an unoxidised metal powders formed by in situ reaction of a metal halide and a reducing agent. The method is suitable for coating large area substrates such as flakes, powder, beads, and fibres with metal based alloys or compounds starting from low-cost chemicals such as metal chlorides. The method is particularly suited for production of substrates coated with metals, alloys and compounds based on Zn, Sn, Ag, Co, V, Ni, Cr, Fe, Cu, Pt, Pd, Ta, Nb, Rh, Ru, Mo, Os, Re and W.
US10814382B2	Special-shaped roll formed by a composite casting method and preparation process therefore A composite casting special-shaped roll is compounded of two parts: an inner layer and an outer layer. The shape of body of the roll is curved surface, and a center hole is arranged for mount the shaft in that central axis of roll. The casting mold is designed into two parts, namely inner cast mold and outer cast mold through the curved surface design and mold design of the roll body. The composite casting special-shaped roll with the wear-proof working layer of the roll body that is resistant to impact, rapid cooling and heating resistance and the high-strength and high-toughness core is prepared by separate casting. It meets the requirements of the service conditions of rolls used by the steel pipe and cold forming sectional steel rolling mill and other equipment, improves the service life of the roll, saves the alloy material and reduces the manufacturing cost.
US10814379B2	Molten metal stirring device and continuous casting device system provided with same In continuous casting, to provide products with excellent quality with high productivity. A molten metal from a melting furnace is stirred and driven by a Lorentz force due to crossing of magnetic lines of force from a magnet and direct current and sent to a mold while improving the quality of the molten metal, or a molten metal immediately before solidification in the mold by the Lorentz force to equalize the temperature of the molten metal immediately before solidification in the mold. As a result, finally a high quality product can be obtained, and the performance of the magnet can be maintained by cooling the magnet.
US10814371B2	Cooking appliance and method of manufacturing housing of cooking appliance A cooking appliance includes a housing including a door, a cooking chamber provided inside the housing, and a heater provided to heat the cooking chamber, wherein the housing includes a bending portion, which is bent to have a bending angle and has a bending groove cut using a tool and formed at an inside of the bending portion a first portion, which extends from one end of the bending portion and a second portion, which extends from the other end of the bending portion.
US10814370B2	Special-purpose die for shaping aluminum-magnesium alloy by rotating extrusion A special-purpose die for shaping an aluminum-magnesium alloy by rotating extrusion is provided, including a male die and a female die, wherein a trapezoidally-sectioned groove is formed at an end portion of a working area of the male die, an inner portion of the male die is hollow, with the hollow inner portion having sections of equal area, a circumferential wall of a die cavity of the female die is provided with at least two symmetrical axial grooves, and a cavity is formed inside a clamping part of the female die. The present disclosure remarkably reduces the axial extrusion force such that the deformation of the formed workpiece is more uniform, which greatly improves the mechanical property of the formed workpiece.
US10814366B2	Coil width control method and apparatus Disclosed is a coil width control method including: a step in which a control unit generates a prediction model for predicting the width shrinkage of a coil, which occurs in the heat-treatment process and post-treatment process of a cold-rolled steel sheet production process, on the basis of historical operating results; a step in which the control unit receives the input width of the coil entering the heat-treatment process; and a step in which the control unit predicts the output width of the coil after the post-treatment process on the basis of the received input width and the conditions of the cold-rolled steel sheet production process, and controls in-furnace temperature and in-furnace tension of the heat-treatment process and elongation of the post-treatment process.
US10814365B2	Systems and methods for cooling a roll in metal processing Provided herein are systems and methods for containing a viscous material, such as coolant, applied to cool a roll or a roll processed engineering material such as a metal strip. In particular, a viscous material containment system can include a housing, a viscous material delivery system, a plurality of movable seals and a plurality of gas delivery devices. A method for cooling a roll can include applying a vicious material, such as coolant, to the roll and containing the viscous material on the roll using the viscous material containment system. In some cases, the viscous material containment system can be used to facilitate removal of the viscous material from the roll.
US10814356B2	Cleaning system for a polishing film A cleaning system comprises a first cleaning tank, a carrying and moving unit, a first cleaning spray head, and a rolling brush unit. The carrying and moving unit is configured to move a polishing film to be cleaned into the first cleaning tank and hold the polishing film in the first cleaning tank. The first cleaning spray head is configured to spray a cleaning liquid on the polishing film held in the first cleaning tank. The rolling brush unit is configured to brush the polishing film while the first cleaning spray head sprays the cleaning liquid on the polishing film.
US10814355B2	Collection bin for an in-line product inspection system, and in-line product inspection system A collection bin (2) for an in-line product inspection system (1) is arranged downstream of an inspection device (5) along a transport conveyor (4) for the inspected articles (8) and is positioned to receive articles that are pushed off the transport conveyor by an ejection device. The collection bin is configured as an enclosed compartment divided into a top part (11) and a bottom part (16). The top part is solidly attached to the supporting structure and includes a chute with an entry opening (13) facing towards the transport conveyor, and with a downward-sloped slide surface (14) leading to a bottom opening (15) of the chute. The bottom part, which serves to collect the ejected articles, is constrained to the supporting structure with limited guided mobility between a closed position where the open top of the receptacle lines up with the bottom opening, and with an open position where the bottom part is moved out from underneath the bottom opening of the chute so that the collected articles can be removed. A closure gate (18) which is hinged to the bottom part along a hinge axis (19) slides over the sloped slide surface when the bottom part is closed and slips out of the sloped slide surface into a position to block the bottom opening of the chute when the bottom part is opened.
US10814353B2	Sieve In a sieve, unit blocks are arrayed along an up-down direction and a left-right direction. Each unit block includes elongated holes and short holes that are shorter than the elongated holes. In each of the unit blocks, the elongated holes include a first elongated hole extending along a first length direction and a second elongated hole extending along a second length direction intersecting an extension line running along the first length direction. Plural of the short holes are arranged in each of the unit blocks so as to be arranged between long edges of adjacent elongated holes of the elongated holes.
US10814352B2	Ultrasonic transducer chip assembly, ultrasound probe, ultrasonic imaging system and ultrasound assembly and probe manufacturing methods Disclosed is an ultrasonic transducer assembly comprising an ultrasonic transducer chip (100) having a main surface comprising a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements (112) and a plurality of first contacts (120) for connecting to said ultrasound transducer elements; a contact chip (400) having a further main surface comprising a plurality of second contacts (420); an backing member (300) comprising ultrasound absorbing and/or scattering bodies (310), said backing member comprising a first surface (302) on which the transducer chip is mounted and a second surface (306) on which the contact chip is mounted; and a flexible interconnect (200) extending over said backing member from the main surface to the further main surface, the flexible interconnect comprising a plurality of conductive tracks (210), each conductive track connecting one of said first contacts to a second contact. An ultrasound probe including such an assembly, an ultrasonic imaging system including such an ultrasound probes and manufacturing methods of such an assembly and probe are also disclosed.
US10814349B2	Vapor phase deposition of organic films Methods and apparatus for vapor deposition of an organic film are configured to vaporize an organic reactant at a first temperature, transport the vapor to a reaction chamber housing a substrate, and maintain the substrate at a lower temperature than the vaporization temperature. Alternating contact of the substrate with the organic reactant and a second reactant in a sequential deposition sequence can result in bottom-up filling of voids and trenches with organic film in a manner otherwise difficult to achieve. Deposition reactors conducive to depositing organic films are provided.
US10814348B2	Discrete deposition of particles A particle can be discretely ejected from a orifice.
US10814347B2	Caulking gun A caulking gun includes a push disk, a push rod, an adhesive cartridge compartment, a trigger and a gun body; the trigger is hingedly coupled to the middle part of the gun body; the rear end of the push rod is outside the gun body and provided with a braking device; the front end is in the adhesive cartridge compartment through the gun body and provided with a push disk; a push piece for driving the push rod is mounted in the gun body; the front end of the push piece is provided with a return spring; the trigger is provided with a pin position switching device for adjusting the propulsion ratio by adjusting the contact position of the push piece; adjustment of different propulsion ratios enables the caulking gun to be multifunctional to meet the construction requirements of different adhesives.
US10814342B2	Irrigation sprinkler cover latch A latching mechanism for a sprinkler can be actuated from underneath the cover by the user's fingers. An elongated, horizontal, latch member slides radially inward and outward along the underside of the cover to either engage the cover to the sprinkler head or disengage the cover from the sprinkler head.
US10814340B2	Flow-based control for texture sprayer A texture sprayer comprises an air compressor, a motor, a spray gun, an airflow switch, and a pressure switch. The air compressor is disposed to send the pressurized gas down a pneumatic line, and is driven by the motor. The spray gun receives pressurized gas from the pneumatic line, and expels the gas when actuated. The airflow and pressure switches are both disposed on the pneumatic line. The airflow switch is situated between the spray gun and the air reservoir, and powers the motor when gas flows through the airflow switch. The pressure switch powers the motor whenever pressure within the pneumatic line falls below a threshold value.
US10814337B2	Composite ozone flotation integrated device A composite ozone flotation integrated device may include a cylinder body, an intermediate cylinder, and a central cylinder which are coaxial. The cylinder body and the center cylinder have a common bottom. The cylinder body and the intermediate cylinder have a common top. The intermediate cylinder is arranged on support channel steel between the cylinder body and the center cylinder. A top of the center cylinder is in the intermediate cylinder. The top of the center cylinder is open-mouthed. An upper part of the cylinder body is provided with a drainpipe. The top of the cylinder body is provided with an inner cylinder exhaust pipe and a slag discharge pipe. An upper part of the intermediate cylinder is provided with an outer cylinder exhaust pipe. A lower part of the center cylinder is connected to a water inlet pipe, a dissolved gas inlet pipe, and a venting and sludge-discharge pipe.
US10814332B2	Cooled motor for a paper shredder A paper shredder motor cooling assembly having a paper shredder motor coupled to a fan shaft, an enclosure surrounding the paper shredder motor and having selected input and selected output vents to control airflow to the paper shredder motor, a fan coupled to the fan shaft, communicating with the selected input vents or the selected output vents; when the paper shredder motor is operating, the rotor shaft turns the fan to generate a differential air pressure between the selected input vents and the selected output vents, removing heat from the motor. A duty cycle of greater than 15 minutes is obtained. The fan can be coupled to the motor by speed increasing gearing, attached to the cutter blade assembly, such that the fan turns faster than the motor. The fan also can be attached to the motor shaft. An input fan and an output fan can be used.
US10814324B2	AM-EWOD array element circuitry with shared sensor components An AM-EWOD device includes a plurality of array elements arranged in an array of rows and columns, each of the array elements including array element circuitry, an element electrode, and a reference electrode. The array element circuitry includes actuation circuitry that applies actuation voltages to the element and reference electrodes, and impedance sensor circuitry that senses impedance at the array element electrode to determine a droplet property at the array element. At least one component of the impedance sensor circuitry is a shared component that is shared between more than one of the array elements. The shared component may include a shared sensor readout transistor that passes a sensor current to a sensor output line, or a shared reset transistor that applies a reset voltage to a gate of the shared sensor readout transistor, with such components being shared by array elements in adjacent rows. The shared component may include a shared sensor output column line that is shared between array elements in adjacent columns.
US10814315B2	Process for managing sulfur on catalyst in a light paraffin dehydrogenation process A process is presented for the management of sulfur on a catalyst. The catalyst is a dehydrogenation catalyst, and sulfur accumulates during the dehydrogenation process. Sulfur compounds are stripped from the spent catalyst and the catalyst is cooled before the regeneration process. The process includes controlling the amount of sulfur that needs to be removed from the catalyst before regeneration.
US10814312B2	Desulfurizing agent for gases and gas desulfurization method Provided are a high-performance desulfurizing agent for gases and a gas desulfurization method that provide a high desulfurization performance even at low temperatures and can maintain its desulfurization performance for a long period of time. The desulfurizing agent is characterized in that it includes a zinc oxide, an aluminum oxide and copper, the agent further including nickel by from 1.0 mass % to 10 mass % and ruthenium by from 0.1 mass % to 1.0 mass %. The gas desulfurization method is characterized in that the desulfurizing agent is brought into contact with the gas in the coexistent of hydrogen, thus decomposing/removing sulfur compound contained in the gas.
US10814307B2	Super absorbent polymer and method for producing same A super absorbent polymer according to the present invention has fast absorption rate while having high permeability and suction power, and thus is preferably used for hygienic materials such as diapers and can exhibit excellent performance.
US10814306B2	Molecularly imprinted polymer beads for extraction of metals and uses thereof The present disclosure provides Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) technology for selectively sequestering one or more target molecules from chemical mixtures. Also disclosed herein are MIP beads and methods of making and using thereof.
US10814304B2	Carbon-based compositions with highly efficient volumetric gas sorption The present application is generally directed to gas storage materials such as activated carbon comprising enhanced gas adsorption properties. The gas storage materials find utility in any number of gas storage applications. Methods for making the gas storage materials are also disclosed.
US10814303B2	Process for producing a calcium phosphate reactant, reactant obtained and use thereof in the purification of liquid effluents A process for producing a calcium phosphate reactant, according to which: in a first step, use is made of a source of calcium and a source of phosphate ions in water, in a molar ratio that is adjusted so as to obtain a Ca/P molar ratio of between 0.5 and 1.6, and the source of calcium is reacted with the phosphate ions at a pH of between 2 and 8, in order to obtain a suspension (A) of calcium phosphate, and in a second step, added to the suspension (A) are an alkaline compound comprising hydroxide ions in order to set a pH of more than 8 and an additional source of calcium in order to obtain a suspension (B) of calcium phosphate reactant having a Ca/P molar ratio of more than 1.6.A calcium phosphate reactant obtainable by such a process.
US10814299B2	Loading nucleic acids onto substrates Methods, compositions, and systems for distributing nucleic acids into array regions are provided. The methods, compositions, and systems utilize nucleic acid condensing agents to increase efficiency of distribution of the nucleic acids into the array regions. Various methods for facilitating distribution of the nucleic acids to the array regions are provided.
US10814294B1	Pivotal rigid vortex shield A pivotal rigid vortex shield configured for use in combination with a propeller-type aerator has a vortex shield, and a rigid support affixing the vortex shield to a support system. The support has a horizontal support bar with at least two cross arches, first and second vertical pivot and locking members, and a top arch affixed between. A pintle couples the support to vortex shield, and defines a pivotal axis about which the vortex shield is configured to rotate. A locking member may be at least one quick release pin that in an operational configuration simultaneously passes through at least a portion of at least one of the vertical pivot and locking members and at least a portion of the vortex shield support to prevent rotation of the vortex shield about the pintle. In a service configuration the pin is removed to permit the vortex shield to rotate.
US10814292B2	Horizontal product distribution system using static baffles in a distributor The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product mechanical and/or pneumatic conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes a static distributor interconnecting the supply lines of the conveying system with the distribution lines connected to the individual nozzles. The static distributor includes internal structures that effectively divert the incoming particulate material evenly across the interior of the static distributor such that the particulate material is evenly distributed into each of the distribution lines. The static distributor accomplishes this without the need for any moving parts or control systems/devices. In addition, damage done to the particulate material flowing through the distributor is not high, and the operation of the distributor creates a lower pressure drop across the distributor than prior art vertical distributors.
US10814289B2	Separation membrane, separation membrane element and separation membrane module [Problem] To provide a membrane for the forward osmosis method, which keeps a high porosity, reduces concentration polarization by appropriately controlling the pore distribution, achieves both high water permeability and a self-supporting property, and has high chemical durability such that are membrane is applicable to various draw solutions. [Solution] A separation membrane having a structure inclined from an outer surface side to an inner surface side, a ratio between a thickness of a dense layer having a dense polymer density and a thickness of a coarse layer having a coarse polymer density being in a range of 0.25≤(the thickness of the coarse layer)/[(the thickness of the dense layer)+(the thickness of the coarse layer)]≤0.6, when measuring polymer density distribution in a thickness direction of the separation membrane by Raman spectroscopy.
US10814288B2	Separation of gases using reactive adsorbents and membranes Gas separation modules and methods for use including an integrated adsorbent and membrane. In certain refining applications, it is paramount to obtain high purity product gases. Adsorbent beds are effective at removing certain contaminants, such as CO2, from gas streams containing product and contaminant constituents to form a product-rich stream. The integrated membrane permits a further separation of products from any unadsorbed contaminant to produce a high purity product, such as hydrogen, stream. The gas separation modules described herein include stacked, radial, and spiral arrangements. Each modules includes a configuration of feed and cross-flow channels for the collection of contaminant gases and/or high purity product gases.
US10814281B2	Separation element with improved channelling of the filtrate A separator element comprising a porous rigid single-piece substrate (2) made of a single porous material, and including internally at least one channel (3) for passing a flow of the fluid medium, which channel opens out in one end of the porous substrate for inlet of the fluid medium for treatment and in another end of the porous substrate for outlet of the retentate.At least one empty space (10) is arranged in the porous substrate so as to be surrounded by a portion of the material constituting the single-piece substrate (2) either completely so as to form a closed cavity or partially so as to form a cavity (101) that opens out locally through the peripheral envelope (22) of the substrate via a passage (102) of section smaller than the section of the cavity (101).
US10814280B2	Structures for normalizing multi-planar flow distribution within an electrochemical separation system A module comprises a cell stack having a plurality of alternating ion depleting compartments and ion concentrating compartments, an inlet manifold configured to facilitate a flow of fluid into the cell stack, and a first flow distribution system, associated with the inlet manifold, including a first ramp to promote the circulation of the flow of fluid into the cell stack.
US10814276B2	Process for manufacturing a component for a catalytic converter In a process for manufacturing a catalytic converter component, a ceramic unit is used that has been prepared by extruding green ceramic product through a die to form an extrusion having a honeycomb substrate structure in which tubular passages extend along the extrusion, the passages bounded by walls dividing adjacent passages from one another. The unit is obtained by cutting off a length of the extrusion and curing and firing it. The process further comprises flowing insulation material from one end of the unit into selected ones of the elongate passages, the insulating material then being cured. The passages are selected so that the cured insulation material forms an internal thermal insulating barrier between a core zone and a radially outer zone of the unit. Passages in the inner and outer zones are free of insulation material and the honeycomb structure walls include walls crossing the insulating barrier.
US10814271B2	Device and system for decomposing and oxidizing gaseous pollutant The invention provides a device and system for decomposing and oxidizing of gaseous pollutants. A novel reaction portion reduces particle formation in fluids during treatment, thereby improving the defect of particle accumulation in a reaction portion. Also, the system includes the device, wherein a modular design enables the system to have the advantage of easy repair and maintenance.
US10814266B2	Honeycomb filter A honeycomb filter includes a honeycomb structure body having porous partition walls arranged to surround cells, in a cross section of the honeycomb structure body which is perpendicular to an extending direction of the cells, a value of a porosity of the partition wall in a partitioning region between the inflow cell and the outflow cell is defined as a porosity A, among intersecting portions where partitioning regions of the partition walls between the cells intersect one another, a value of a porosity of the partition wall in an intersecting portion between the two inflow cells is defined as a porosity B, and a value of A/B obtained by dividing the porosity A by the porosity B is from 0.50 to 0.95.
US10814263B2	Filter media pack with porous wrapper A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.
US10814261B2	Electret-containing filter media Filter media, such as electret-containing filtration media for filtering gas streams (e.g., air), are described herein. In some embodiments, the filter media may be designed to have desirable properties such as stable filtration efficiency over the lifetime of the filter media, increased normalized gamma, relatively low pressure drop (i.e. resistance), and/or relatively low basis weight. In certain embodiments, the filter media may be a composite of two or more types of fiber layers where each layer may be designed to enhance its function without substantially negatively impacting the performance of another layer of the media. For example, one layer of the media may be designed to have a relatively low basis weight and/or a relatively high air permeability, and another layer of the media may be designed to have stable filtration efficiency and/or a relatively high efficiency throughout the filter media's lifetime. The filter media described herein may be particularly well-suited for applications that involve filtering gas streams (e.g., face masks, cabin air filtration, vacuum filtration, room filtration, furnace filtration, respirator equipment, residential or industrial HVAC filtration, high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filters, ultra-low particular air (ULPA) filters, medical equipment), though the media may also be used in other applications.
US10814253B2	Large scale acoustic separation device Devices for separating a host fluid from a second fluid or particulate are disclosed. The devices include an acoustic chamber, a fluid outlet at a top end of the acoustic chamber, a concentrate outlet at a bottom end of the acoustic chamber, and an inlet on a first side end of the acoustic chamber. An ultrasonic transducer and reflector create a multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber that traps and separates particulates (e.g. cells) from a host fluid. The host fluid is collected via the fluid outlet, and the particulates are collected via the concentrate outlet. The device is a large-scale device that is able to process liters/hour, and has a large interior volume.
US10814251B2	Substrate processing method and substrate processing apparatus Processing liquid is stored by a supply tank. The dissolved oxygen concentration of the processing liquid is measured. The dissolved oxygen concentration of the processing liquid in the supply tank is adjusted by supplying concentration adjusting gas having a concentration of inert gas higher than that of air into the supply tank in accordance with the dissolved oxygen concentration of the processing liquid measured. The processing liquid in the supply tank is supplied to a substrate. The processing liquid that has been supplied to the substrate is collected to the supply tank. Unnecessary gas that is a gas other than the concentration adjusting gas and dissolved in the processing liquid during the processing of the substrate is decreased from the processing liquid before the processing liquid is collected to the supply tank.
US10814248B2	Methods to reduce chlorophyll co-extraction through extraction of select moieties essential oils and aromatic isolates A system, machines and methods for extracting select moieties, flavonoids, and essential oils from plant material without co-extracting chlorophyll, lipids and other undesirable constituents from plants. Super-cooled extraction techniques are taught. Likewise, according to embodiments methods provides 100% grain ethyl alcohol extract with a concentration of chlorophyll that is below 1%.
US10814243B2	Apparatus and method for generating bubbles A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for generating bubbles including an housing assembly, a motor, and a fan device operably coupled to the motor to generate an air stream. There may also be a bubble generating assembly having a plurality of bubble generating devices that are aligned with the air stream generated by the fan device. The bubble solution dispenser may include a storage reservoir containing a supply of a bubble solution and a delivery reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the storage reservoir. The motor may be operably coupled to the bubble solution dispenser to rotate the bubble solution dispenser about a rotational axis to deliver the bubble solution to each of the bubble generating devices.
US10814241B2	Wearable toy system A wearable toy system comprising a wearable component, a toy housing and at least one replaceable toy; wherein the wearable component comprises at least one fastening member for securing the wearable component to a part of a user's body; wherein the toy housing comprises a toy-receiving base and a cover, the toy-receiving base being adapted to receive at least a base member of the replaceable toy, the toy-receiving base and the cover together defining a void for accommodating at least a part of the replaceable toy when the base member is received by the toy-receiving base and when the cover is in a closed state; wherein the toy housing defines at least one opening when the cover is in the closed state, the opening allowing one or more parts of the replaceable toy to extend out of the toy housing.
US10814237B2	Toy vehicle and track system therefor A toy vehicle having a longitudinal central axis aligned in a direction of travel and for travel through a passageway of an elongated tubular track having a non-linear pathway which extends in three dimensions and which at least partly confines said toy vehicle, said toy vehicle comprising a first plurality of translational elements comprising two+2n, wherein n=1 or more, translational elements spaced about the longitudinal central axis of the toy vehicle for engagement with the inner surface of the elongated tubular track; and a second plurality of translational elements comprising two+2m, wherein m=1 or more, translational elements spaced about the longitudinal central axis of the toy vehicle for engagement with the curved inner surface of the elongated tubular track, wherein each of the translational elements of the first plurality of translational elements and each of the translational elements of the second plurality of translation elements are independently moveable in relation to each other and are biased in at least an outward radial direction from the longitudinal central axis of the toy vehicle, and a control system for controlling at least the operable rotational speed of at least two translational elements, wherein said at least two translational elements are drive translational elements.
US10814229B2	Fragment-based mobile device application streaming utilizing crowd-sourcing Some examples include decomposing an application into fragments and streaming the application in fragments. For instance, a plurality of application fragments may include a first application fragment and a second application fragment that each correspond to a portion of a mobile game application. When streaming the first application fragment to the mobile device, a system may determine that the second application fragment follows the first application fragment based on a fragments relationship data structure. The fragments relationship data structure may associate the first application fragment with the second application fragment based on an analysis of the fragment information that indicates that the second application fragment follows the first application fragment during operation of the mobile game application. The system may stream the second application fragment to the mobile device based on the determination that the second application fragment follows the first application fragment.
US10814228B2	Statistically defined game channels The subject disclosure relates to the creation of channels providing customizable video feeds in an online gaming platform. In some aspects, a process of the disclosed technology can include steps for receiving a first set of event attributes from a first user, the first set of event attributes comprising information identifying a first game title and a first game-play event associated with the first game title, monitoring play of the first game title by a second user to detect occurrence of the game-play event, and in response to a detected occurrence of the first game-play event, automatically providing a video stream of the first game title to the first user. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
US10814225B2	Game with an area of effect for structures impacting a surrounding area Users may build structures having an area of effect surrounding the structure in a game as a result of in-game actions. In-game actions may include building an instance of a structure controlled by a user. The structure may have an associated area of effect configured to impact at least one of resource accumulation, structure properties, and event frequency within the area of effect. The area of effect may be presented on a map with information relating to its impact. The area of effect may impact the cost of building other buildings therein, the rate at which resources are accumulated therein, the defensive ratings of other buildings therein, the effectiveness of other buildings therein in carrying out an intended functionality, and the frequency at which various positive or negative events occur therein. Some buildings can only be built within the area of effect of a specific other building.
US10814220B2	Method for controlling display of electronic device using multiple controllers and device for the same An electronic device is provided. The electronic device a display configured to output a screen, a communication circuit, at least one processor electrically connected with the display and the communication circuit, and a memory electrically connected with the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that configure the at least one processor to display a first pointer for a first controller based on first data obtained by a first sensor on the screen, and upon determining that a second controller points at the screen based on second data obtained by a second sensor of the second controller, control the display to delete the first pointer from the screen and to display a second pointer for the second controller based on the second data.
US10814212B2	Shoe devices and card handling systems Card handling systems include shuffling devices, shoe devices, and a card transfer system for automatically transferring cards from the shuffling device into the shoe device. Shuffling devices may include a divider configured to contact at least one card positioned within a compartment of the shuffling device. Shoe devices may include a card loading system for loading cards into a card storage area through an opening in a base of the shoe device. Methods of providing cards during a casino table game play include identifying card information including a rank and a suit of each card in a shuffling device and a shoe device and transporting cards from the shuffling device to the shoe device.
US10814209B1	Athletic striking mitts An athletic striking mitt is disclosed used in training athletes in boxing, martial arts, and other sports. The athletic striking mitt includes a back pad that increases the number of creative striking combinations available to the striker and reduces the repetitive stress common to the wrist, elbow, and shoulder of the trainer. An athletic striking mitt may include a glove assembly having a palm side and a back side, a front pad coupled to the palm side of the glove assembly, and a back pad coupled to the back side of the glove assembly. The glove assembly is sandwiched between the front pad and the back pad.
US10814208B2	Method for delivering sports telemetry for a curling game A method for delivering sports telemetry for a curling game provides players, coaches, and viewers with the detailed dynamics of a curling stone. The method is generalized to at least one computerized sports equipment in communication with at least one remote server. A sensing module of the sports equipment captures and sends an angular-motion measurement and a linear-motion measurement to the remote server. Further, a tracking module of the sports equipment sends a precise location reading to the remote server. The angular-motion measurement, the linear-motion measurement, and the precise location reading are compiled into a sports telemetry data. Subsequently, the sports telemetry data assess a plurality of summarization metrics which promotes game awareness and interest. Further, the sports telemetry data also generates at least one equipment motion animation of play-by-play breakdown of the game. Finally, an online view platform allows the general public to access the sports telemetry data.
US10814204B2	Golf alignment training aid A golf directional aid that is attached to each shoe of the two shoes of an individual who is playing golf, to visually assist the individual physically align his/her feet with respect to an intended target (e.g., fairway, green, hole, etc.) quickly and easily.
US10814202B2	Information processing device, sensor device, and information processing system An information processing device includes a motion information acquiring section that acquires a plurality of pieces of motion information showing a series of motions of a same kind performed by a plurality of users and a reference timing extracting section that extracts a reference timing based on a plurality of pieces of the motion information. Also included are an image information acquiring section that acquires a plurality of series of image information corresponding to a plurality of pieces of the motion information and a synchronization processing section that synchronizes a plurality of pieces of the image information based on the reference timing.
US10814200B2	Sports hitting training system for lightweight balls A hitting system for sports training includes a ball attached to a flexible mast. The flexible mast may be mounted to a base with more than five sidewalls, which inhibits movement of the system in any one direction after the ball is struck by the user. The mast may project upward from the base. Some embodiments include a weighted basket, which may be filled for example with a plurality of the same type of ball mounted to the flexible mast. Some embodiments may be configured for training with lightweight balls, for example pickle balls. The mast may include a securing mechanism which attaches around one of the pre-existing holes of the ball's shell. In some embodiments, the mast may be modular including a mechanism to detach from and reattach to the basket at the user's will. When detached, the mast becomes a hand-held hitting system.
US10814196B2	Synthetic shuttlecock The present disclosure discloses a synthetic shuttlecock, which includes a base portion, a plurality of stems, and a plurality of feathers. One end of each of the stems is inserted into the base portion. Two of the feathers are connected to one of the stems. A connecting portion is formed on the stem, respectively. Each of the feathers has a first length and a first width. Each of the feathers has two holes, the two holes are located on the two sides of the connecting portion respectively, and the holes are close to a front end of the connecting portion. Each of the holes has a second length and a second width. The ratio of the second length to the first length is between 0.22 and 0.31, and the ratio of the second width to the first width is between 0.06 and 0.28.
US10814189B1	Golf club head with adjustable hosel A golf club head having an adjustable hosel assembly and a plug assembly that can reversibly secure the hosel assembly in a chosen configuration within the club head is disclosed herein. In particular, the hosel assembly includes a shaft sleeve that is trapped within a hosel opening with a screw that extends through an interior flange. The plug assembly includes a wedge-shaped flange that is inserted into an opening in the body and fits between the interior flange and the head of the screw to temporarily immobilize the shaft sleeve. The plug assembly preferably completely fills the opening in the body so as to preserve a smooth outer mold line of the club head and allow graphics or decorations to extend across the exterior surface without disruption.
US10814188B2	Tennis racket In a tennis racket, longitudinal strings extending in a longitudinal direction and transverse strings extending in a transverse direction intersect each other to form a plurality of meshes. At a center, in the transverse direction, of a head, a ratio of an area St of a tip mesh located closest to a tip in the longitudinal direction relative to an area Sc of a center mesh located at a center in the longitudinal direction is not less than. The center mesh is formed in a rectangular shape having short sides in the longitudinal direction and long sides in the transverse direction. Preferably, from the center mesh to the tip mesh, an area of each mesh is set so as to be not larger than an area of a mesh adjacent thereto at a tip side.
US10814184B2	Golf balls having at least one layer formed from a plasticized acid copolymer composition The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a relatively soft or low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard or high modulus HNP composition. Optionally, the soft (or low modulus) HNP composition and/or the hard (or high modulus) HNP composition is plasticized or is replaced with a different plasticized acid copolymer composition.
US10814180B2	Golf balls incorporating thermoplastic blend(s) of ionomer(s), thermoplastic polymer(s), and polymethyl methacrylate-based polymer(s) Golf ball incorporating thermoplastic blend of (i) ionomer(s); (ii) different thermoplastic polymer(s) selected from thermoplastic polyurethane(s), thermoplastic urea(s), thermoplastic urea-urethane hybrid(s), or combinations thereof; and (iii) polymethyl (meth)acrylate-based copolymer(s) and/or core-shell polymer(s) having a core and/or a shell containing polymethyl (meth)acrylate-based copolymer(s). Ionomer(s) are present in thermoplastic blend in amount of about 45 wt % or greater. Different thermoplastic polymer present in blend in amount of: from about 8 wt % to about 50 wt %; or greater than 20 wt %, or from about 25 wt % to about 45 wt %; or from about 35 wt % to about 50 wt %. In a particular embodiment, amount of ionomer(s) is greater than thermoplastic polyurethane amount. Component (iii) may be present in an amount of about 2 wt % to about 35 wt %, and in a specific embodiments, polymethyl (meth)acrylate-based copolymer(s) and/or core-shell polymer(s) included in blend in amount of from about 15 wt % to about 35 wt %.
US10814169B2	Sensor-based athletic activity measurements Determining pace or speed based on sensor data may include determining an amount of contact time a user's foot has with a workout surface such as the ground. Contact time may be determined by identifying samples in the sensor data that correspond to various events such as a heelstrike, a toe-off and a subsequent heelstrike. In one example, these events may be identified by determining a sequence of three sample values (e.g., a triplet) that exceeds corresponding thresholds. The validity of an identified triplet (e.g., heelstrike, toe-off and heelstrike) may be confirmed by determining whether a difference between a last event sample and a middle event sample is greater than a difference between the middle event sample and an initial event sample. Once confirmed, a contact time may be determined from the triplet. A linear or non-linear relationship may then be applied to the contact time to determine a speed or pace.
US10814166B1	System and method for developing core muscle usage employing music A wearable device has a core contraction sensor. Signals from the core contraction sensor are transmitted to a processor which analyzes the core contraction signals and determines if the user's core is contracted or relaxed. The processor can cause a computing device to output a sequence of tones in response to a core contraction signal. The sequence of tones can correspond to a song which can be played by performing a plurality of core contractions with durations that correspond to a duration of the notes in the song. Alternatively, the core muscles can be contracted to correspond to music heard by the user. The processor can output a score based upon the matching of the core contractions with the musical notes.
US10814161B2	Gymnastic machine with movable steps and operation method thereof The present invention concerns a gymnastic machine of the type having movable steps, comprising a supporting frame, for the resting of said gymnastic machine on the floor, a movable stair comprising a plurality of elongated elements, each elongated element being hinged in series to a preceding elongated element and to a following elongated element, so as to form a closed series, two consecutive elongated elements forming a step of said movable stair acting respectively as tread and riser, said gymnastic machine being characterized in that at least one elongated element comprises at least one first and one second part articulated to each other.The present invention also concerns an operating method of said gymnastic machine.
US10814159B2	Flip and grip handle system for lateral pulldown exercise machine A gripping assembly for a lateral pulldown exercise machine, having: a swivel link connected to a center mount, wherein the swivel link is adapted to be pivotally connected to a pulldown arm of a lateral pulldown exercise machine; an outwardly extending arm connected to the center mount for performing wide-angle grips; an inwardly extending arm connected to the center mount, wherein the inwardly extending arm is rotatable between a forwardly angled position and a backwardly pointing position; and a climb hold attached to the center mount.
US10814158B2	Weightlifting bench A weightlifting bench comprising two adjustable arms that translate across a pair of horizontal rails. The adjustable arms each attaching to a corresponding cushion holder. Each cushion holder containing a stiff, textured, round cushion intended to isolate and challenge the core musculature and strengthen core and back supportive structures to promote proper spine health and alignment.
US10814157B1	Wearable weighted exercise system and method of use A weighted suit, includes a sleeveless suit to fit around a torso area of a user and having a zipper to secure the sleeveless suit in place on the torso; a first pair of weights integrated into a chest portion of the sleeveless suit; a second pair of weights integrated into an upper back portion of the sleeveless suit; a third pair of weights integrated into thigh regions; and a control system sewn into the sleeveless suit and having a power source; a wireless chip; and one or more sensors incorporated into the control system and to receive and determine data associated with a workout; each weight of the first, second, and third pair of weights is permanently sewn into the sleeveless suit to be completely enclosed by a material that the sleeveless suit is composed of, thereby being permanently incorporated into the sleeveless suit.

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