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| US10869674B2 |
Clip-over disposable assembly for use with hemostat-style surgical instrument and methods of manufacturing same
A clip-over disposable assembly includes a switch assembly and a disposable body. The disposable body includes a first disposable member, a second disposable member including first and second wall portions, and a third disposable member. The first wall portion defines a first aperture therethrough and a first cavity configured to receive therein a first portion of the switch assembly. The third disposable member includes a third wall portion, wherein a body of the second disposable member and the third wall portion define an opening configured to allow a shaft of a hemostat-style surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The second wall portion and the third wall portion cooperatively define a chamber in communication with the opening and configured to receive therein at least a portion of the shaft of the hemostat-style surgical instrument, wherein the at least a portion of the shaft is received in the chamber from an off-axis position. |
| US10869655B2 |
Systems and methods for treatment of perforator veins for venous insufficiency
Systems and methods for the treatment of perforator veins for venous insufficiency are described. The systems can include a catheter assembly comprising a proximal hub, a spin lock on the proximal hub, a elongate body overmolded to the proximal hub, and a distal end, the catheter, the elongate body configured to be placed within a perforator vein; an extension tubing having a proximal female hub, a distal male hub, and an elongate body therebetween, the distal male hub having a spin lock thereon, the distal male hub configured to be attached to the proximal hub of the catheter assembly; a syringe filled with a volume of media including cyanoacrylate; and an injector configured to automatically dispense a bolus of the media sufficient to coapt the perforator vein from the syringe upon actuation of a control on the injector. Methods are also disclosed. |
| US10869653B2 |
Tissue sample holder with bulk tissue collection feature
A biopsy device including a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter is longitudinally translatable relative to the needle and defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder includes an outer cup or cover, a rotatable member, a tissue receiving tray, and a bulk cup assembly. The rotatable member defines a plurality of passages and a first cylindrical portion. Each strip of the plurality of strips are insertable into a corresponding passage of the plurality of passages. The bulk cup assembly is insertable into the first cylindrical portion of the rotatable member. |
| US10869652B2 |
Analogue time division multiplexing for cable reduction in imaging catheters
The disclosed technology relates to imaging catheters. A method is provided that includes: receiving, from a plurality of transducers disposed on a catheter probe, a corresponding plurality of analog signals; selectively sampling the plurality of analog signals; multiplexing to produce a sequence of samples; and transmitting the sequence of samples to a receiver circuit. The receiver circuit includes a clock; an analog to digital converter (ADC) in communication with the clock; and a sampling phase correction circuit in communication with the clock and the ADC. The method further includes: determining optimum sampling times based on measured signal delays associated with the system; adjusting a phase of the clock based on the measured signal delays; and communicating the phase-adjusted clock to the transmitter circuit for the selective sampling of the analog signals. Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology may further be utilized in conjunction with beamforming. |
| US10869650B2 |
System for tracking and imaging a treatment probe
A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images. |
| US10869648B2 |
Device, system and method for flow imaging in the body using a swept transducer
An ultrasound imaging system is disclosed. The system comprises an ultrasound emitter and receiver movably disposed within an elongate member, an actuator coupled to the emitter, and a control system. The actuator moves the emitter through a path comprising at least a portion of an arc. The control system controls the emission of a sequence of pulses from the emitter and receives from the receiver ultrasound echo data associated with the sequence of pulses emitted along the path. The control system processes the ultrasound echo data to generate a cross-sectional image of an internal structure based on echo amplitude data and echo velocity data. |
| US10869645B2 |
Methods and systems for adaptive imaging for low light signal enhancement in medical visualization
Adaptive imaging methods and systems for generating enhanced low light video of an object for medical visualization are disclosed and include acquiring, with an image acquisition assembly, a sequence of reference frames and/or a sequence of low light video frames depicting the object, assessing relative movement between the image acquisition assembly and the object based on at least a portion of the acquired sequence of reference video frames or the acquired sequence of low light video frames, adjusting a level of image processing of the low light video frames based at least in part on the relative movement between the image acquisition assembly and the object, and generating a characteristic low light video output from a quantity of the low light video frames, wherein the quantity of the low light video frames is based on the adjusted level of image processing of the low light video frames. |
| US10869644B2 |
Method and system for extracting lower limb vasculature
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for extracting a vessel of a lower limb. The methods may include obtaining an original image including a plurality of image data, in some embodiments, each of the plurality of image data may correspond to a pixel (or a voxel), the plurality of image data may include a target data set, the target data set may represent a first structure; extracting a first reference data set from the plurality of image data, in some embodiments, the first reference data set may include the target data set and a second reference data set, the second reference data set may include data of a second structure; extracting the second reference data set from the plurality of image data; and obtaining the target data set based on the first reference data set and the second reference data set. |
| US10869643B2 |
Medical imaging system and methods
A mobile medical imaging device that allows for multiple support structures, such as a tabletop or a seat, to be attached, and in which the imaging gantry is indexed to the patient by translating up and down the patient axis. In one embodiment, the imaging gantry can translate, rotate and/or tilt with respect to a support base, enabling imaging in multiple orientations, and can also rotate in-line with the support base to facilitate easy transport and/or storage of the device. The imaging device can be used in, for example, x-ray computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications. |
| US10869641B2 |
Manufacturing a collimator element
A method is disclosed for manufacturing a collimator element. The method includes applying a lithographic coating layer. The lithographic coating layer is then exposed using a grid mask. Exposure regions then correspond to a structure of the collimator element. Here, the structure of the collimator element is aligned on a common focus. The lithographic coating layer is then developed to give a pre-structure of the collimator element. Further, an X-ray absorbing layer is applied via cathode sputtering. At least the X-ray absorbing layer is then removed from regions of the pre-structure. A collimator element, a method for manufacturing a scattered-radiation collimator, a scattered-radiation collimator, a radiation detector and a CT device are also disclosed. |
| US10869638B2 |
Systems, devices and methods for rendering key respiratory measurements accessible to mobile digital devices
An acoustic device for spirometric measurement is provided. The acoustic device includes an inlet conduit configured to receive an airflow and a central cavity in communication with the inlet conduit. The central cavity includes a channel configured to guide at least a portion of the airflow into a vorticial flow about a central axis of the central cavity. The acoustic device further includes an outlet conduit configured to receive at least a portion of the vorticial flow and transduce at least a portion of kinetic energy of the vorticial flow into an acoustic emission. A frequency of the acoustic emission varies based on a rate of the airflow provided to the inlet conduit. In addition, the acoustic device includes a flow controller configured to modify at least a portion of the airflow provided to the inlet conduit. |
| US10869634B2 |
Method for manufacturing implantable device header with embedded sensor and antenna
A device and method for manufacturing an implantable cardiac monitor device are provided. The method joins a feed-through assembly to a device housing having electronic components therein. The feed-through assembly includes conductors having distal ends connected to the electronic components and has proximal ends projecting from the feed-through assembly. The method assembles a header having a sensing electrode and an antenna embedded within a non-conductive header body. The electrode and antenna includes corresponding interconnection plates. The header body includes a housing mounting surface that includes at least one passage aligned with an interconnect cavity that includes the interconnection plates. The header body further includes a window exposing the interconnect cavity and interconnect regions. The method further directs the proximal ends of the conductors through the passage to align with the interconnect regions and secures the proximal ends and the interconnect regions to one another through the window. |
| US10869631B2 |
Method and system for assessing fluid responsiveness using multimodal data
A system (100) for assessing fluid responsiveness includes an infusion pump (24) in communication with at least one processor (32), and a plurality of physiological monitors (40,42,44,46) operable to receive physiological signals from an associated patient. Physiological signals (48,50) acquired from the associated patient (10) during a fluid challenge are synchronized with a timing signal (54) of the infusion pump (24) administering the fluid challenge. One or more dynamic indices and/or features (58) is calculated from the synchronized physiological signals (50), and one or more dynamic indices and/or features (50) is calculated from baseline physiological signals (48) acquired from the associated patient (10) prior to the fluid challenge. A fluid responsiveness probability value (64) of the patient (10) is determined based on dynamic indices and/or features (58) from the synchronized physiological signals (50) and dynamic indices and/or features (50) from the baseline physiological signals (48). |
| US10869630B2 |
Systems and methods for tongue-palate pressure measurement
A device for measuring the pressure applied between a user's tongue and palate includes a body shaped to fit complimentarily against the user's palate and a pressure sensor affixed to the body such that the device has a total thickness less than 4 millimeters. |
| US10869626B2 |
Image analysis for emotional metric evaluation
Techniques are described for image analysis and representation for emotional metric threshold generation. A client device is used to collect image data of a user interacting with a media presentation, where the image data includes facial images of the user. One or more processors are used to analyze the image data to extract emotional content of the facial images. One or more emotional intensity metrics are determined based on the emotional content. The one or more emotional intensity metrics are stored into a digital storage component. The one or more emotional intensity metrics, obtained from the digital storage component, are coalesced into a summary emotional intensity metric. The summary emotional intensity metric is represented. |
| US10869625B2 |
Sampling device and system for collecting a body fluid sample
This disclosure concerns a sampling device and a system for collecting body fluid, comprising a metal lancing unit having a distal tip suitable for piercing skin and a capillary channel extending between the tip and a proximal section of the lancing unit for collecting body fluid; and further comprising a plastic holding unit affixed to the lancing unit for manipulating the lancing unit in order to form an incision in the skin, wherein the holding unit contains a sorbent adapted for sorption of moisture and/or volatile substances to protect the sampling device from degradation prior to use. |
| US10869620B2 |
Biometric identification by garments having a plurality of sensors
Biometric identification methods and apparatuses (including devices and systems) for uniquely identifying one an individual based on wearable garments including a plurality of sensors, including but not limited to sensors having multiple sensing modalities (e.g., movement, respiratory movements, heart rate, ECG, EEG, etc.). |
| US10869619B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system for measuring respiratory effort of a subject
A method, apparatus, and system for measuring respiratory effort of a subject are provided. According to the method, a thoracic effort signal (T) is obtained, the thoracic effort signal (T) being an indicator of a thoracic component of the respiratory effort. An abdomen effort signal (A), the abdomen effort signal (A) being an indicator of an abdominal component of the respiratory effort. A respiratory flow (F) is obtained. The respiratory effort is determined by adjusting the components of a model of the respiratory system based on the thoracic effort signal (T), the abdomen effort signal (A), or the respiratory flow (F) or any combination of the thoracic effort signal (T), the abdomen effort signal (A), and the respiratory flow (F). |
| US10869616B2 |
Neural event detection
A neural monitoring system for detecting an artificially-induced mechanical muscle response to a stimulus provided within an intracorporeal treatment area includes a mechanical sensor, a stimulator, and a processor. The processor is configured to provide a periodic stimulus via the stimulator, and monitor the output from the mechanical sensor in an expected response window that follows one stimulus, yet concludes before the application of the next, subsequent stimulus to determine if the stimulus induced a response of the muscle. |
| US10869614B2 |
System for performing histogram analysis of the time-based capnography signals and method of operation thereof
A gas concentration monitoring system (100, 600) may include a processor (110, 610) configured to detect a concentration of a selected gas in a sample gas flow obtained from a physical interface (107) to a patient (101); form a dataset including a plurality of data points, each data point corresponding to the detected concentration of the selected gas within the sample gas flow during a sampling time; group the data points according to a frequency of occurrence of the data points within the sampling time; and/or determine at least one of a signal confidence and signal quality based on relative characteristics between the groups of data points. |
| US10869613B2 |
Medical guidance device
This application provides a medical guidance device with an inertial measurement unit and a mechanical interface. This device can provide accurate and precise orientation of insertable medical tools is critical in surgical procedure, such as for placement of a needle-like instrument according to plan based on medical images (e.g., computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)) in percutaneous interventions. |
| US10869610B2 |
System and method for identifying cardiac arrhythmias with deep neural networks
A system for identifying arrhythmias based on cardiac waveforms includes a storage system storing a trained deep neural network system, wherein the trained deep neural system includes a trained representation neural network and a trained classifier neural network. A processing system is communicatively connected to the storage system and configured to receive cardiac waveform data for a patient, identify a time segment in the cardiac waveform data, and transform the time segment into a spectrum image. The processing system is further configured to generate, with the representation neural network, a latent representation from the spectrum image, and then to generate, with the classifier neural network, an arrhythmia classifier from the latent representation. |
| US10869606B2 |
Method and apparatus for human health evaluation
Techniques and examples pertaining to evaluating a health condition of an aspect of a patient are described. A method for evaluating the health condition of the aspect of the patient may involve obtaining successive measurement readings of a vital sign concurrently from both a left arm and a right arm of the patient for a plurality of times. The method may also involve calculating a characteristic value based on the measurement readings. The method may also involve designating a health indicator based on the characteristic value and a standard value associated with the aspect of the patient, such that the health indicator serves as an indication of the health condition of the aspect of the patient. The aspect of the patient may be a body organ of the patient. The method may further involve diagnosing the patient based on the health indicator. |
| US10869605B2 |
Noninvasive microwave radiometric sensing of a tympanic membrane
A microwave radiometric sensor probe module configured to fit within at least an external portion of an auditory or ear canal of a patient encloses a microwave integrated circuit and associated waveguide printed probe. The probe is configured to receive microwave radiation from a dielectric rod antenna of the module oriented into the auditory canal towards a tympanic membrane. Radiation from the tympanic membrane is coupled into the rod antenna, projected towards the printed probe, and received at the integrated circuit. A communications interface connects the integrated circuit to a temperature monitor and control unit for receiving the sensor output and for deriving at least a measure of patient brain temperature from the sensor output. The temperature monitor and control unit may be connected to a targeted temperature management system for controlling the temperature of a patient on the basis of the derived brain temperature. |
| US10869604B2 |
Illumination device including an illuminator and a detector for detecting vital signs of an object, and using method thereof
An illumination device and a using method of the illumination device are provided. The illumination device includes a housing, an illuminator fixed to the housing and a detector installed on the housing, and the detector is configured to detect vital signs of an object to be detected. |
| US10869603B2 |
Display control for a multi-sensor medical device
Systems and methods for user control over the acquisition, processing, and presentation of medical data are provided. Some embodiments are particularly directed to controlling the display of multi-modality medical data in a multi-modality processing system. In one embodiment, a medical imaging system receives a set of medical data including a first data subset collected using a first sensor and a second data subset collected using a second sensor, where the first sensor and the second sensor are different. A display attribute to be applied to the first data subset independent of the second data subset is received. An instruction is generated that affects the processing of the first data subset based on the display attribute. The first data subset is processed according to the instruction. The processed first data subset is displayed according to the display attribute, and the second data subset is displayed independent of the display attribute. |
| US10869599B2 |
Remote monitoring of analyte measurements
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for remote monitoring. In some example implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at a remote monitor, a notification message representative of an event detected, by a server, from analyte sensor data obtained from a receiver monitoring an analyte state of a host; presenting, at the remote monitor, the notification message to activate the remote monitor, wherein the remote monitor is configured by the server to receive the notification message to augment the receiver monitoring of the analyte state of the host; accessing, by the remote monitor, the server, in response to the presenting of the notification message; and receiving, in response to the accessing, information including at least the analyte sensor data. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. |
| US10869587B2 |
Cyclone dust collecting apparatus and vacuum cleaner comprising same
Disclosed is a cyclone dust collector in which usability is improved. A vacuum cleaner comprising a cyclone dust collector, wherein the cyclone dust collector includes, a case configured to swirl suctioned air to separate dust from the suctioned air and accommodate the separated dust, a grille assembly separably installed in the case, and a cleaning portion included in the case and configured to remove dust adhered to a surface of the grille assembly when the grille assembly is separated from the case. |
| US10869585B2 |
Harness and back pack vacuum cleaner therefore
Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner assembly (10) including a harness assembly having a support bracket (11) and a vacuum cleaner (12) supported by the brackets (11). The brackets (11) are intended to be worn by a user so that the vacuum cleaner (12) is positioned adjacent the back of the user. |
| US10869584B1 |
Manual defrosting implement
A manual defrosting implement utilizes a handle having an attachment means capable of being removably secured to a resealable bag. The bag is capable of retaining a unit of hot liquid therein. A user manipulates the implement on an area where there is an accumulation of snow, frost, or ice for subsequent removal. |
| US10869583B2 |
Wash, clean and dry system with removable spray canister device
A method and a wash, clean and dry system are provided for washing, cleaning and drying a surface region of a human body. The system includes a toilet seat assembly with a bidet assembly having a spray canister device for spraying the surface region with a solution, such as a skin protecting barrier solution, a cleaning solution or a medicated solution. In one aspect, the spray canister device can be movably insert into and out of the toilet seat assembly and is easy to operate and use. In addition, the bidet assembly further includes a spray nozzle assembly and a drying nozzle assembly, which are adapted to wash, clean and dry the region of the human body in three dimensional moments. The removable spray canister device with the removable sleeved cover element is thus easy to carry and be re-filled with new solutions. |
| US10869582B2 |
Vibratory body scrubber
An improved apparatus and method for cleaning is provided. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved apparatus having a vibratory portion adapted to a traditional scrubber apparatus such as a body scrubber. Additionally, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and method wherein the apparatus may have at least a vibratory portion adapted to fit about the body scrubber which may be activated and/or de-activated by the user. Moreover, the apparatus may include a reservoir for storage of a cleansing agent that may be dispensed from the vibratory portion to the body scrubber portion to help facilitate cleansing of the portion of the body to be cleaned. Still further, the invention may include at least a handle assembly in combination with the vibratory portion to provide a handle for use by the individual user. |
| US10869577B2 |
Food processing apparatus and method
Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation. |
| US10869569B2 |
Purse storage hook with protective cover
A purse storage hook (1) having a C-shaped body (2) that is placed over an edge of a table or counter. A bottom support strap (6) extends from a bottom horizontal arm (4) of the purse storage hook and may be wrapped around one or more purse handles (16) to act as a sling that supports the purse handles and distributes pressure along a predetermined length of the purse handles. A protective cover (22) protects a purse from spills while hanging from the purse storage hook or while being carried. |
| US10869567B2 |
Baffled drinking cup lid
A removable lid for a drinking cup is described. The removable lid has a top side with an ellipsoidal recession having a bottom opening. A baffle wall extends from the perimeter of the bottom opening, and is configured to prevent a beverage from passing through the bottom opening upon sudden movement of the beverage. The ellipsoidal recession may be designed so that a hot beverage being consumed through the removable lid is exposed to more outside air for cooling purposes. The same ellipsoidal recession may be designed to funnel added ingredients into a beverage. The removable lid may have a stirrer opening so that stirrers may be inserted and taken out without lid removal. For additional strength, the surface of the removable lid may be textured to increase its moment of inertia. The bottom opening of the removable lid may be closed using a fitted blocking plug. |
| US10869564B2 |
Adjustable and mountable gallery device
A gallery device is described that can be mounted over a door for showcasing or organizing various items. The gallery device includes at least two vertically arranged cords that are substantially parallel to each other. The gallery device additionally includes one or more horizontal cords, extending between the vertical cords, that provide points of attachment for the various items. The horizontal cords are vertically adjustable along the vertical cords to accommodate different sized items. |
| US10869563B2 |
Product displaying holder systems
A product displaying holder system is configured to be removably coupled to a surface of a component. The product displaying holder system includes a retaining bracket having a longitudinal main beam and one or more securing mounts. Holder channels are formed through the longitudinal main beam. One or more product holders are removably coupled to the retaining bracket. Each product holder includes a bracket-mating stud that is retained within one of holder channels. The holder channels allow the product holder(s) to be selectively positioned at different locations along the main beam. One or more securing assemblies are coupled to the securing mount(s). The securing assemblies are configured to securely couple the product displaying holder system to the surface of the component. In at least one embodiment, the securing mount(s) are perpendicular to the main beam. |
| US10869560B2 |
Sofa with upholstery cover having attachment means
An upholstered sofa comprises a sofa frame covered with fitted upholstery. The fitted upholstery provided by a form fit upholstery cover or covers formed of upholstery material and comprising stitched upholstery panels and pieces, the cover having upholstery edge portions with attachment means for securement of the edge portion without staples to the sofa frame. The attachment means may be a resilient polymer channel sewn to the upholstery material. The attachment means may be a plurality of elastic cords with connectors on distal ends of the cords. The elastic cords may be stretched and attached to features on the sofa frame or to features on the upholstery cover thereby keeping the upholstery cover assembly taught on the sofa frame. |
| US10869558B2 |
Functionally supportive pillows and methods of preparation thereof
The present invention is directed to a functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow. |
| US10869557B2 |
Travel pillow with anchoring features
Travel pillows include anchor mechanisms. The travel pillows can include anchor mechanisms with anchor bodies such as straps. The anchor bodies can be attached to the travel pillow body, such as to the rear of the travel pillow body, or alternatively can be detachable from the travel pillow body. The anchor mechanisms can also include loops through which the anchor bodies can pass before reattaching to themselves or attaching to another element such as a cover of the travel pillow body. The anchor bodies can be placed around a portion of a headrest, such as headrest wings, to prevent or make less likely a user's head and/or body falling forward inadvertently. |
| US10869555B2 |
Motorized chair assembly
A motorized chair assembly for reducing floor space occupied by a reclining chair includes a chair that has a seat portion, a backrest portion and a pair of armrests. A foot rest is slidably coupled to the seat portion of the chair. The foot rest is positionable in a deployed position having the foot rest extending forwardly from the seat portion and being oriented parallel to ground for resting feet thereon. The foot rest is positionable in a stored position having the foot rest being retracted within the seat portion. A panel is hingedly coupled to the foot rest. The panel is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the foot rest when the foot rest is deployed wherein the panel is configured to have feet rested thereon. |
| US10869553B2 |
Supporting apparatus of a server cabinet and server cabinet using the same
An inbuilt but deployable supporting apparatus for supporting a server cabinet includes an extension arm and a supporting unit. The extension arm includes two opposite ends, one end of the extension arm is movably connected to a lower side of the server rack, the supporting unit is connected to the other end of the extension arm. The extension arm is movable between a retracted position, where the extension arm saves space by being accommodated in the lower side of the server rack, and a deployed position, where the extension arm is extended out of the server rack and, being adjustable in respect of the distance or depth down to a supporting surface, takes support from the supporting surface through the supporting unit. |
| US10869551B2 |
Portable paper organizer
Disclosed are various embodiments of a free standing paper organizational system comprising: a base; at least one vertical support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the base; a handle component coupled to the second end of the at least one vertical support member; at least one fixed or removable shelf unit comprising a first shelf member extending from the vertical support member at a predetermined angle. |
| US10869548B2 |
Telescopic table frame part, method for producing a sliding guide, and apparatus for carrying out the method
A telescopic table frame part, in particular a height-adjustable table leg (26), comprising an outer tube (12) and an inner tube (10) which can be moved relative to the former and which is guided by means of a sliding guide, characterized in that the sliding guide comprises at least one injection-molded sliding element (24) made from a slide-promoting plastic, a method for producing a sliding guide for guiding an inner tube (10) in an outer tube (12) movable relative thereto of a telescopic table frame part, comprising attaching of at least one sliding element (24) made from a slide-promoting plastic onto the inner surface (23) of the outer tube (12) or onto the outer surface (25) of the inner tube (10) by injection molding, wherein said plastic is introduced into the inside of the inner tube through an injection molding tool access opening (16) in same, and an apparatus for carrying out the method. |
| US10869545B2 |
Filament for an oral care implement and oral care implement
A filament for an oral care implement has a longitudinal axis and a substantially cross-shaped cross-sectional area extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cross-shaped cross-sectional area has four projections and four channels, the projections and channels are arranged in an alternating manner. The cross-sectional area has an outer diameter, and each channel has a concave curvature formed by neighboring and converging projections. The concave curvature has a radius which is within a range from about 0.015 mm to about 0.12 mm, and the ratio of the outer diameter to the radius is within a range from about 2.5 to about 12. |
| US10869543B2 |
Pet grooming tool
A pet grooming tool includes a handle, a comb member, a push button, a gear rack, and a removal assembly. The removal assembly is rotatably connected to the handle and is movable between an original position and a removal position. The comb member has multiple claws, each has a distal end. A first slit is defined between every two adjacent claws. The removal assembly has a pinion section and multiple removing sections. The pinion section engages with the gear rack. The removing sections are corresponding to the first slits, respectively. when the removal assembly revolves from the original position to the removal position, the multiple removing sections pass through the first slits towards the distal ends of the multiple claws, so as to remove any hair from the claws. |
| US10869542B2 |
Dental brush
A brush for cleaning a periodontal pocket between a tooth and a gum of a user. The brush includes, at least, a handle portion, an arm extending from the handle portion, and a brush head located at an end of the arm having a plurality of brush filaments extending therefrom. The brush filaments are configured to be inserted into a periodontal pocket. The brush can be used to assist in the treatment of gum disease by enabling a user to precisely clean periodontal pockets. The brush may be for self-use. Alternatively, the brush may be used by a healthcare professional such as a dentist or hygienist to treat a patient or to demonstrate its use. |
| US10869536B2 |
Squeeze-type mascara container
The present invention provides a mascara container including: a pouch-shaped inner container of a film material; and an outer container of an elastic material that covers the outside of the inner container. According to the present invention, highly-viscous mascara content can easily be transferred to an application member when a user lightly squeezes a container, so that the residual mascara content inside the container can easily be discharged to increase the usable amount of content after the mascara is opened, regardless of the duration of use. Accordingly, the effect can be realized of improving eyelash volume by applying a sufficient amount of mascara content. |
| US10869529B2 |
Hand held appliance
A haircare appliance includes a handle having a fluid inlet at one end and a power cable, wherein the fluid inlet is formed at least partially around the power cable and the fluid inlet comprises a filter grille, wherein the filter grille is formed from two parts. The filter grille may extend at least partially along the length of the handle. The handle and the filter grille may be cylindrical. The two parts of the filter grille may join together to produce an assembled grille. The assembled grille may be removable from the handle of the appliance. The assembled grille may be retained around the power cable when the assembled grilled is removed from the handle of the appliance. The two parts of the filter grille may be united via a lap joint. |
| US10869528B2 |
Convertible bag
A convertible bag is provided to include a bottom surface including a central portion and two movable portions differently positioned with respect to the central portion depending on whether the bag is in a folded state or in an unfolded state; a first side portion foldable in response to a force applied to the bag, the first side portion having first magnets attracted to each other to facilitate maintaining the bag in the folded state; a second side portion foldable in response to the force applied to the bag, the second side portion having second magnets attracted to each other to facilitate maintaining the bag in the folded state and the second side of the bottom surface opposite to the first side of the bottom surface; and a third and fourth side portions that are respectively located at a third side and a fourth side of the bottom surface. |
| US10869526B2 |
Slide closure with stabilizing fins and associated garment
A slidable closure includes a first fastener tape and a second fastener tape and a stabilizing fin. A first row of fastener elements extends along a first fastener tape longitudinal edge. A retainer box is positioned near first fastener tape bottom edge and adjacent a bottom fastener element of the first row of fastener elements. A second row of fastener elements extends along a second fastener tape longitudinal edge and is configured to selectively interlock with the first row of fastener elements. An insertion pin is positioned near the second fastener tape bottom edge. The stabilizing fin is more rigid than the first fastener tape and is substantially planar. The stabilizing fin is coupled with the first fastener tape to extend upwardly from a first fastener tape bottom edge and defines a first edge closest to the first row of fastener elements. |
| US10869522B2 |
Footwear, and methods of preparing same
Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold. |
| US10869519B2 |
MEMS valve actuator system and method
A micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) exhaust valve-based impact attenuating fluid filled cell for use in cushioning impact and decelerating of a wearer's body portion (e.g. head, shoulder, torso, etc.) after an impact. In combination with the use of accelerometers, pressure sensors, location and other electronics supply signals to a microcontroller, the controlled opening/closing of said exhaust valve (resulting in the expelling of said fluids with an optional combination with cell refill means) when certain parameters exceed a threshold. Individuals who engage in activities that carry a risk of injury to the head from impact in the normal course of the activity could, in combination with regular exams, benefit from a system that produces and updates a kinematic 3D model of the individual's head, including brain matter, cerebrospinal fluid paths, arterial and venous blood flow pathways, as well as the skull, supporting connective tissues and other biological structures in the head suitable for interaction with exogenous stimuli prepared from hypothetical or actual recorded impact events. |
| US10869518B1 |
Chin strap assembly for a protective helmet
A chin strap assembly having a pad portion and a strap portion for a protective helmet. The strap portion of the chin strap assembly includes a first strap having first and second major sides and a terminal end and a second strap having first and second major sides and a terminal end. A socket is secured proximate the terminal end of the first strap. The socket includes a cavity therein. A stud is secured proximate the terminal end of the second strap in engagement with the first major side thereof. The stud is releasably secured in the cavity. A longitudinal plate having a first end and a second end is positioned on the second major side of the second strap. The stud is secured to the plate proximate the second end thereof with the first end of the plate extending away from terminal end of the second strap. A distance between the first and second ends of the plate is between 0.5 and 2.5 inches. |
| US10869509B2 |
Flavor inhaler
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technique which, while avoiding excessive conduction of heat to the flavor source, reduces variance of heat conduction, and which makes it possible to reduce the weight and the cost of the flavor inhaler. This purpose is met by a flavor inhaler which, provided with a cylindrical holding member which extends along a prescribed direction from a lighting end to a non-lighting end, comprises a combustion-type heat source which is disposed at the lighting end, a flavor source which, in the aforementioned prescribed direction, is arranged towards the non-lighting end with respect to the combustion-type heat source, a cup-shape cup member which holds the flavor source and has a side wall and a bottom plate, and a heat conductive member which covers at least a portion of the lateral surface of the cup member and the combustion-type heat source and is arranged between the cup member and the holding member, wherein the cup member is arranged with the bottom plate thereof disposed towards the non-lighting end with respect to the combustion-type heat source, and is inserted into the holding member oriented so as to open towards the lighting end or oriented so as to open towards the non-lighting end, and at least the side wall and the bottom plate configuring the cup member are configured from a material containing pulp and a binder. |
| US10869501B2 |
Method of manufacture for a heater assembly for use with a liquid filled cartridge
There is provided a method of manufacturing a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system, including providing a flexible wick; coupling a rigid support element to the wick; assembling a heating element around the rigid support; and removing the rigid support. There is also provided a method of manufacturing a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system, including providing a flexible wick; applying tension to the wick; assembling a heating element around the wick; and releasing the tension from the wick. |
| US10869498B2 |
Tip-less water pipe
A spill-resistant water pipe, water pipe base, and water pipe assembly for filtering smoldering herbal materials. There is a fluid vessel having a bottom surface, a smoking bowl coupled to the fluid vessel, a neck with a mouthpiece coupled to the fluid vessel, and a base removably coupled to the bottom of the fluid vessel. The base has a rounded/convex bottom with a weight greater than a combined weight of the fluid, the fluid vessel, the smoking bowl, and the neck. There is also an annular bumper member (disc) circumscribing the base and extending laterally outward therefrom, with an exterior wall extending upwardly from a lateral edge of the annular bumper member and a container disposed thereon. There is a power module that powers one or more of: speakers, wireless signal transponders, scent dispensers, clocks, light emitters, light sensors, and position sensors. |
| US10869496B2 |
Systems and methods for testing heat-not-burn tobacco products
Provided herein are systems and methods for testing a heat-not-burn tobacco product. A heater carrier may be movable with respect to a tobacco product placement region and configured to heat a first end of a tobacco product located in the tobacco product placement region. A puffing simulator is configured to fluidically couple to a second end of the tobacco product. The puffing simulator is configured to draw air through the tobacco product thereby simulating a puff of the tobacco product. A thermocouple placement right is configured to selectively position one or more thermocouples in or along the tobacco product. A drill is configured to selectively drill one or more holes at positions within the tobacco product. The thermocouple(s) are positioned on or within the tobacco product and generate data corresponding to detected temperatures of the tobacco product as the puffing simulator simulates one or more puffs. |
| US10869495B2 |
Functional composition for improvement and prevention of estrogen deficiency in menopausal women
The present invention relates to a food composition for improvement and prevention of estrogen deficiency, the composition containing a thistle extract or a thistle and thyme complex extract as an active ingredient. The present invention has advantages of alleviating estrogen deficiency in climacteric women and improving symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency, such as facial flushing, sweating, fatigue, anxiety, depression, memory impairment, insomnia, increased blood cholesterol, weight gain, and reduced bone density. |
| US10869489B2 |
Portioning accuracy analysis
Workpieces WP are scanned at a scanning station (14) while being transported on a conveyor (12). A control system (18) analyzes the scanning data to develop a three-dimensional model of the workpiece WP and determine how to portion or trim the workpiece as desired. The cutting/trimming paths made through the workpiece is compared with the predetermined cutting paths to quantify the correspondence (or deviance) of the actual cutting paths from the predetermining cutting paths. This information is reviewed to determine whether the system (10) is operating property. If the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths are not within a predetermined set point, the control system (18) seeks to determine the cause of the deviation as well as determine what remedial steps to take to restore the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths. |
| US10869488B2 |
Sausage processing apparatus
A sausage processing apparatus, including a circulating compartmented belt, a downstream compartmented roller, wherein a sausage is transferred from a compartment of the belt into a compartment of the roller, and a second circulating transport device, onto which the sausages are transferred from the compartments of the roller. A control device controls the conveying operation of the second transport device and of the roller. A sensor device detects the occupancy of the compartments of the belt. The control device controls the conveying operation of the roller and the second transport device dependent on the detection result of the sensor device such that, upon detection of one or more successive unoccupied compartments of the belt, the conveying operation of the roller and of the second transport device is stopped or slowed when the unoccupied compartment is in or is entering a transfer position and, upon detection of an occupied compartment, the conveying operation is resumed when the occupied compartment is in or is entering the transfer position. |
| US10869484B2 |
Chlorella-based composition for application to plants and methods of its preparation
Methods of preparing a liquid Chlorella based composition comprising pasteurization and stabilization of a low concentration of mixotrophic or non-mixotrophic Chlorella whole cells are disclosed. The liquid composition can be used to enhance the emergence and growth of plants in low concentration and low frequency soil, foliar, seed soak, capillary action, and hydroponic applications. |
| US10869481B2 |
Method for controlling nematode pests
Plant propagation material expressing sugar beet cyst nematode resistance can be treated with a nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent. Use of the nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent can reduce the rate at which sugar beet cyst nematode (SBN) pests acquire tolerances to pesticidal activity of sugar beet plants expressing SBN resistance and pesticides, and can also increase yield and pesticidal activity. |
| US10869479B2 |
Wipe for killing spores
This invention relates to a wipe for killing spores comprising an absorbent sheet holding an aqueous composition and a sealed package containing the absorbent sheet, wherein the aqueous composition comprises water, an antimicrobial agent and a peroxide. The invention also relates to a process for killing spores using the above-indicated wipe. |
| US10869478B2 |
Uses of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone as foliar herbicide
The present invention is directed to new uses of the herbicidal active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) as foliar herbicide. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to combinations comprising active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) and to a method for controlling undesired weeds by applying the herbicidal active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) or combinations comprising compound I to weeds or to the area in which the weeds grow after emergence of the crop. |
| US10869474B2 |
Fungicidal compositions
The present invention relates to the use of a composition as a fungicide, wherein said composition comprises at least one compound of formula (I) or formula (II) wherein wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are independently of each other H, OH or OCH3. |
| US10869468B1 |
Motor driven fishing reel
A variable speed motor driven fishing reel is powered by a brushless DC motor and adapted for remote control operation by adapting a salt water bait-casting reel with a motorized drive assembly including an end plate having an environmentally sealed cover removably connected thereto, and mounted on the opposite side of the reel from the manual crank, the drive assembly including a brushless DC out-runner motor having an output shaft connected to a planetary gear system configured to power rotation of the fishing reel spool axel for driving the spool. A power cable provides 12.0 volt DC power from a suitable on-board vessel power source. An electronic motor control system allows for variation of DC motor speed via a manually actuated speed control knob. A remote control device is adapted for wireless communication with the electronic motor control system to allow for remote activation of the DC motor in low and high speed modes. |
| US10869467B1 |
Spinning type fishing reel with bi-directionally rotating rotor and drag control to prevent line twist
A fishing spinning reel that eliminates problems associated with line twist by providing a rotor adapted for both forward and reverse rotation wherein a drag assembly applies drag to the rotor using an adjustable cam mechanism to prevent the rotor from imparting twist on the line when in the winding mode. By enabling the rotor to rotate in a reverse direction with the application of drag the present invention prevents line twist when fighting a fish by allowing the rotor to rotate in a reverse direction to let out line and/or to remain stationary as the handle is cranked thereby preventing the rotor from imparting twist on the line. |
| US10869466B2 |
Genetically modified major histocompatibility complex mice
The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I polypeptide and/or human or humanized β2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of the human immune system are provided. |
| US10869465B2 |
Transgenic mouse model of retinal vascular disease, method of making, and method of using
Provided are a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease that can favorably show symptoms similar to those of human retinal vascular diseases such as human diabetic retinopathy, and a method for producing the non-human model animal. In particular, provided are a non-human model animal that is suitable for establishing a method for treating, preventing, or diagnosing retinal edema, which causes highly impaired vision, and a method for producing the non-human model animal. A method for screening a drug for treating and preventing a retinal vascular disease, the method using a non-human model animal, is provided. Provided are a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease in which constitutively active Akt is expressed, a method for producing a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease in which constitutively active Akt is expressed, and a method for screening a drug for treating or preventing a retinal vascular disease. |
| US10869464B2 |
Cathedral hive
A hive for housing honey bees, including a substantially hollow hexagonal shaped structure including a three-side base forming one-half of the hexagon and a three-sided exterior roof forming the other half of a hexagon, the base and the roof configured to fit together with a front plate and an end plate to form the substantially hollow hexagonal structure to house the hive; and at least one interior bar in the shape of one-half of a hexagon configured to rest on top of the base and under the roof such that the half hexagonal shape of the interior bar approximately matches the half hexagonal shape of the roof, the interior bar having a plurality of openings extending through its cross-section for bees to travel through, the interior bar being configured to retain a honeycomb hanging therefrom, the honeycomb being able to hang down into the base. |
| US10869458B1 |
Animal litter box apparatus
An animal litter box apparatus includes a main body having a base and vertical sides. A main body front side has a dual-walled construction including an exterior wall, a spaced-apart interior wall, and an upper edge adjoining upper ends of the interior and exterior walls to define an interior storage space. A compound opening is defined by respective cut-out portions of the interior wall, exterior wall, and the upper edge. A magnetic coupling element within the interior storage space cooperates with a corresponding magnet on a litter-sifting basket of a litter scoop to selectively retain the litter scoop basket therein. A recessed portion of the exterior surface of the exterior wall accommodates a proximal end portion of the litter scoop handle. An inverted U-shaped cover member disposed about the front side is slidable from an open position to a closed position to discreetly house the entire litter scoop. |
| US10869456B2 |
Pet stroller with foldable access ramp assembly
A pet stroller includes a supporting frame and a foldable access ramp assembly, wherein the supporting frame includes a supporting platform for a pet lying thereon. The foldable access ramp assembly, which is provided at the supporting frame, includes a ramp member slidably coupled at the supporting frame and being moved in a storage position that the ramp member is supported underneath the supporting platform, and an extension position that the ramp member is slid out frontwardly to extend from the supporting platform for the pet easily accessing in-and-out from the supporting platform. |
| US10869454B1 |
Soybean variety 01073329
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073329. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073329. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073329 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073329 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10869450B1 |
Soybean cultivar 86372839
A soybean cultivar designated 86372839 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86372839, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86372839, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86372839, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86372839. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86372839. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86372839, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 86372839 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10869446B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 89458876
A novel maize variety designated 89458876 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety 89458876 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 89458876 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 89458876, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 89458876 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 89458876 and methods of using maize variety 89458876 are disclosed. |
| US10869445B1 |
Maize inbred PH47NN
A novel maize variety designated PH47NN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH47NN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH47NN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH47NN or a locus conversion of PH47NN with another maize variety. |
| US10869440B1 |
Inbred corn line 1DLAA1074
A novel maize variety designated 1DLAA1074 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1DLAA1074 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1DLAA1074 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1DLAA1074 or a locus conversion of 1DLAA1074 with another maize variety. |
| US10869437B2 |
Plants and seeds of Brassica carinata variety AGR044-312E
The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to Brassica carinata variety AGR044-312E. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of this variety and its progeny. |
| US10869436B2 |
Hydroponic growing system
A hydroponic growing system having multiple growing units, wherein each growing unit includes a container for a plant. The growing units are linked through a water recirculation system. The water recirculation system includes a sprayer located on an upper, inner portion of the growing unit above a water level. Water is sprayed downward onto the water surface and plants creating increased levels of oxygen for optimal growth. Each growing unit is connected to a water return channel that directs water to a water pump to circulate water throughout the system via a pressurized manifold system. Sprayers are connected to the manifold for introducing water into the growing unit. The system delivers limitless oxygen to roots and can produce healthy plants with fewer nutrients than conventional systems. The system provides increased oxygen levels such that plant life can thrive, even in less than optimal conditions. |
| US10869432B2 |
Lawn monitoring and maintenance via a robotic vehicle
Some example embodiments may provide a capability for intelligent control or management of a number of assets in connection with yard maintenance with the assistance or inclusion of a management unit having distributed properties. Thus, for example, sensor equipment and task performance equipment operation may be coordinated between local management and remote management entities for efficient monitoring and maintaining of lawn wellness. |
| US10869427B2 |
Concave cover plate system and methods
The invention comprises a method for increasing the harvesting effectiveness of a combine harvester using a removable cover plate assembly, which may be quickly attached, detached and adjusted to the exterior of a concave grate of a combine harvester in order to adjust the flow characteristics of the concave or separator grate assemblies. The method for using the cover plate assembly increases the threshing capability of the rasp bar threshing cylinder while simultaneously capturing additional threshed grain. Moreover, the cover plate assembly of the present invention enables a single set of concave grate assemblies to better harvest a wider variety of crop types. |
| US10869424B2 |
Power tool, lawn mower, and control method thereof
A lawn mower includes a blade configured to cut grass, a chassis, configured to accommodate the blade, and front and rear wheels connected to the chassis. A motor is configured to drive at least the rear wheel to rotate. A detection apparatus detects the rotational speed of the front wheel and a controller controls the motor. Accordingly, the speed of a front wheel is detected to control a moving speed of the lawn mower, thereby enhancing the performance of the lawn mower and improving the user's experience. |
| US10869423B2 |
Kits, systems, and methods for sprayers
Kits for sprayer vehicles may include electrically-actuatable solenoids configured to selectably turn individual nozzle assemblies on and off when installed in ports from which check valves were removed, one or more wirelessly-controllable solenoid controllers, a first wiring harness to electrically connect the electrically-actuatable solenoids to the controller(s), a GPS antenna system that wirelessly communicates information identifying its position, bracketry configured to attach the GPS antenna system and the one or more controllers with the sprayer vehicle, a second wiring harness to electrically connect the controller(s) and the GPS antenna system with a source of electrical power on the vehicle, and a mobile device configured to wirelessly cause the one or more controllers to turn individual nozzle assemblies on and off based on a comparison of predetermined geographical boundaries and predefined relative positions of the individual nozzle assemblies to real-time location information received wirelessly from the GPS antenna system. |