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| US10914960B2 |
Imaging apparatus and automatic control system
An imaging apparatus includes a filter configured to transmit light and an image sensor configured to generate an image according to the light. The filter includes first to fourth filter regions. The first filter region transmits light of a first wavelength region, and does not transmit light of a second wavelength region. The second filter region does not transmit the light of the first wavelength region and transmits the light of the second wavelength region. The third, filter region does not transmit the light of the first, wavelength region and does not transmit the light of the second wavelength region. The fourth filter region transmits the light of the first wavelength region and transmits the light of the second wavelength region. |
| US10914957B1 |
Video compression methods and apparatus
A mixed reality system including a head-mounted display (HMD) and a base station. Information collected by HMD sensors may be transmitted to the base via a wired or wireless connection. On the base, a rendering engine renders frames including virtual content based in part on the sensor information, and an encoder compresses the frames according to an encoding protocol before sending the frames to the HMD over the connection. Instead of using a previous frame to estimate motion vectors in the encoder, motion vectors from the HMD and the rendering engine are input to the encoder and used in compressing the frame. The motion vectors may be embedded in the data stream along with the encoded frame data and transmitted to the HMD over the connection. If a frame is not received at the HMD, the HMD may synthesize a frame from a previous frame using the motion vectors. |
| US10914952B2 |
Head mounted display device with wide field of view
A head mounted display (HMD) includes a first transparent light source, a first micro-lens array panel and a first transparent LCD panel. The first transparent light source emits a plurality of pin-lights along a first light projection path. The first micro-lens array panel having a plurality of micro-lens, and the micro-lens respectively receive the pin-lights and adjust characteristics of projection surfaces of the pin-lights to generate a plurality of adjusted lights. The first transparent LCD panel receives the adjusted lights and generates a first display image according to the adjusted lights. |
| US10914950B2 |
Waveguide architectures and related methods of manufacturing
Systems and methods for generating head-up displays (HUDs) using waveguides incorporating Bragg gratings in accordance with various embodiments of the invention are provided. The term HUD is typically utilized to describe a class of displays that incorporates a transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints. HUDs can be incorporated in any of a variety of applications including (but not limited to) vehicular and near-eye applications, such as googles, eyewear, etc. HUDs that utilize planar waveguides that incorporate Bragg gratings in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can achieve significantly larger fields of view and have lower volumetric requirements than HUDs implemented using conventional optical components. |
| US10914949B2 |
Image size triggered clarification to maintain image sharpness
An application engine renders an image based on image data from a content source. A display engine displays the image to a user. The image is adjustable from a first size to a second size. A detection system detects the size adjustment. An application executes a clarification routine to maintain sharpness of the image. |
| US10914948B2 |
Display device, display control method, and storage medium
A display device includes an image generation device configured to superimpose an image on a landscape and allow a viewer to visually recognize the image, a control device configured to control the image generation device, and an operation unit configured to receive an operation related to display of the image. The image generation device generates a first image constantly displayed and a second image displayed on the basis of occurrence of a predetermined event, and the control device changes a display mode of one or both of the first image and the second image output by the image generation device on the basis of a content of the image generated by the image generation device and an operation content by the operation unit. |
| US10914939B2 |
MEMS reflector system
A compact and robust microelectromechanical reflector system that comprises a support, a reflector, a peripheral edge of the reflector including edge points, and suspenders including piezoelectric actuators and suspending the reflector from the support. Two pairs of suspenders are fixed from two fixing points to the support such that in each pair of suspenders, first ends of a pair of suspenders are fixed to a fixing point common to the pair. A first axis of rotation is aligned to a line running though the two fixing points, and divides the reflector to a first reflector part and a second reflector part. In each pair of suspenders, a second end of one suspender is coupled to the first reflector part and a second end of the other suspender is coupled to the second reflector part. |
| US10914938B2 |
Oscillating structure with reduced dynamic deformation, optical device including the oscillating structure, and method of manufacturing the oscillating structure
An oscillating structure includes first and second torsional elastic elements that define an axis of rotation and a moving element that is interposed between the first and second torsional elastic elements. The moving element, the first torsional elastic element and the second torsional elastic element lie in a first plane and are not in direct contact with one another. A coupling structure mechanically couples the moving element, the first torsional elastic element and the second torsional elastic element together. The moving element, the first torsional elastic element and the second torsional elastic element lie in a second plane different from the first plane. Oscillation of the moving element occurs as a result of a twisting of the first and second torsional elastic elements. |
| US10914936B2 |
Endoscope and image pickup apparatus
An endoscope includes in order from an object side to an image side, an objective optical system, an optical-path splitter which splits light from the objective optical system into two, and an image sensor which picks up two split images.A multi-order λ/4 wavelength plate made of a birefringent material is disposed in an optical path between the objective optical system and the optical-path splitter, and the multi-order λ/4 wavelength plate satisfies the following conditional expressions (1) and (2)′. 10≤(d/d0)×0.25≤85 (1) 0.08<|Δn|<0.24 (2)′ where, d denotes a thickness of the multi-order λ/4 wavelength plate, d0 denotes a thickness of the multi-order λ/4 wavelength plate, which becomes zero-order for an e-line, and Δn denotes a birefringence for the e-line of the multi-order λ/4 wavelength plate. |
| US10914935B2 |
Objective optical system
The objective optical system includes a first lens group having a positive refractive power, a second lens group having a negative refractive power, and a third lens group having a positive refractive power. Focusing is carried out by moving the second lens group. The third lens group includes a positive lens and a cemented lens, and the cemented lens includes a positive lens and a negative lens. A first sub-unit includes a lens positioned on the object side of a predetermined air space and a second sub-lens group includes a lens positioned on an image side of the predetermined air space. The predetermined air space is the maximum air space among the air spaces in the third lens group. |
| US10914932B2 |
Microscope with observation optical system including optical filter, light dispersing element, and light block plate
It is aimed to prevent excitation light from leaking and being detected by the detector in a fluorescence microscope. A microscope includes an illumination optical system configured to illuminate a specimen with excitation light, a detector configured to detect fluorescence emitted from the specimen, and an observation optical system configured to guide the fluorescence to the detector. The observation optical system includes an optical filter having a variable wavelength characteristic, a light dispersing element configured to disperse, into light beams, light that has passed through the optical filter, and a light block plate configured to block at least some of the light beams resulting from the dispersion by the light dispersing element. |
| US10914930B2 |
Stimulated emission depletion nonlinear structured illumination microscopy (STED-NSIM) apparatus, methods, and applications
A superresolution STED-NSIM apparatus having an epifluorescence architecture utilizing a 2D structured STED pattern having a N.A. less than a N.A. of the microscope objective and no surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effects. A superresolution STED-NSIM imaging method using a fully deterministic imaging processing method, in which a pre-calibrated set of parameters are used to process all image data. |
| US10914928B2 |
Rear adapter for a high etendue modular zoom lens
A rear adapter module for a finite conjugate optical assembly and camera is configured to couple with a core zoom module. A lens assembly of the rear adapter module includes three or more lens elements and has a positive focal length. The lens assembly exhibits a pupil size of between 16 and 25 mm and a pupil depth greater than 50 mm. |
| US10914926B2 |
Optical imaging lens and lens assembly
A lens assembly for an optical imaging lens is disclosed, which includes a first lens, wherein the first lens has a negative power, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens, wherein the sixth lens has a positive power, wherein the second lens and the third lens define a first cemented achromatic lens assembly, and the fourth lens and the fifth lens define a second cemented achromatic lens assembly, wherein the first lens, the first cemented achromatic lens assembly, the second cemented achromatic lens assembly and the sixth lens are orderly arranged along the direction from the object side to the image side. |
| US10914923B2 |
Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens includes, in an order from an object side to an image side, an aperture stop, a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, and a fifth lens. The first lens is made of glass material, the second lens is made of plastic material, the third lens is made of plastic material, the fourth lens is made of plastic material, and the fifth lens is made of plastic material. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions. |
| US10914922B2 |
Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens includes, in an order from an object side to an image side, a first lens, a second lens having a negative refractive power, a third lens having a negative refractive power, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens. The first lens is made of glass material, the second lens is made of plastic material, the third lens is made of plastic material, the fourth lens is made of plastic material, the fifth lens is made of glass material, and the sixth lens is made of plastic material. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions. |
| US10914916B2 |
Non-adhesive mounting assembly for a tall Rochon polarizer
An elongated rectangular Rochon polarizer, e.g., having a height to width or depth ratio of at least 2.5, is securely held in a non-adhesive mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a plurality of compression elements that press the Rochon polarizer against corresponding reference points to properly align the Rochon polarizer within the mounting assembly. Moreover, air gaps between the Rochon polarizer and the sidewalls of the mounting assembly are provided to minimize thermal conduction between the mounting assembly and the Rochon polarizer and to provide thermal convection to cool the Rochon polarizer, thereby reducing risk of catastrophic delamination of the Rochon polarizer due to thermal effects. |
| US10914913B2 |
Flow cytometer, laser optics assembly thereof, and methods of assembling the same
A flow cytometer, laser optics assembly thereof, and methods of assembling the same are provided. The flow cytometer is capable of yielding consistent and accurate results despite exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as, for example, temperature changes within a relatively wide temperature range and/or a relatively large amount of random-axis mechanical vibration. The flow cytometer of the present disclosure is additionally or alternatively relatively insensitive to real or apparent core stream shifts, employs a slowly converging beam along the axis perpendicular to core stream flow, and provides the ability to precisely measure time-of-flight. |
| US10914912B2 |
Lens assembly, camera module, and mobile electronic device
A lens assembly includes a lens barrel formed of a first material, and a lens holder coupled to the lens barrel and formed of a second material, wherein a bonding portion in which the lens barrel and the lens holder are bonded to each other includes a mixed layer in which the first material and the second material are mixed with each other, and the bonding portion includes one or more voids. |
| US10914910B2 |
Sight glass
A sight glass for observation of industrial applications using a non-glass lens. |
| US10914909B2 |
Fiber optic breakout transition assembly incorporating epoxy plug and cable strain relief
A fiber optic cable transition assembly for transitioning a plurality of optical fibers from a multi-fiber cable to a plurality of furcation tubes. The fiber optic transition assembly has a housing with a front opening and an internal passageway that is defined by a wall and a narrow region. The housing is adapted to receive epoxy adhesive. The fiber optic transition assembly has a boot that is positioned at least partially inside the housing for receiving the multi-fiber cable to provide strain relief to the plurality of optical fibers extending therethrough. The fiber optic transition assembly has a plug supported by the boot and retained by the housing to prevent epoxy adhesive from entering the multi-fiber cable. |
| US10914908B2 |
Access control device for permitting access to a component while selectively blocking access to another type of component
An access control device for permitting access to a coaxial cable component while selectively blocking access to a fiber optical component including an access control panel member configured to be coupled to a coaxial cable component while blocking access to a fiber optical component, the coaxial cable component configured to be coupled to a coaxial cable and an optical fiber configuration base member configured to be coupled to an optical fiber component and to arrange the optical fiber component so as to create a peripheral optical fiber cable path around a portion of the optical fiber component. |
| US10914907B2 |
Optical communication cable
An optical communication cable is provided having a cable body with an inner surface defining a passage within the cable body and a plurality of core elements within the passage. A film surrounds the plurality of core elements, wherein the film directs a radial force inward onto the plurality of core elements to restrain and hold the plurality of core elements in place. |
| US10914906B2 |
Optical fiber cable
An optical fiber cable having a slot core which includes a plurality of ribs formed along a cable longitudinal direction and in which slot grooves for housing optical fibers are formed between the ribs. The optical fiber cable includes: subunits each of which is formed by bundling a plurality of intermittent-connection-type optical fiber ribbons in which a connection part where adjacent optical fibers are connected to each other and a non-connection part where adjacent optical fibers are not connected to each other are intermittently provided in the longitudinal direction among some or all of optical fibers; and a thin-skin-shaped tube having Young's modulus lower than Young's modulus of a material forming the slot core. The subunits are housed in the slot grooves, and among the subunits in the slot grooves, at least a subunit located at an outer peripheral part of the slot grooves is covered with the tube. |
| US10914902B2 |
Methods for altering properties of a radiation beam
In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beams before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece. |
| US10914900B1 |
Linear-fan configuration of photonic integrated circuit imagers
A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) imager includes a substrate, and a number of PIC imager units disposed in an arbitrary configuration on the substrate. Each PIC imager unit includes a PIC coupled to an optical connector, and a number of lenslets configured as a linear lenslet array and optically coupled to an edge of the PIC. Pairs of lenslets of the linear lenslet array are optically coupled to respective waveguides embedded in the PIC. |
| US10914899B2 |
Optical connector and method for connecting optical connector
An optical connector includes: a plurality of first ferrules; a first housing that houses the plurality of first ferrules; a plurality of second ferrules; and a second housing that houses the plurality of second ferrules. The first housing includes: a plurality of first inner housings; and a first outer housing. The optical connector butt-couples the first ferrules and the second ferrules, respectively, by mating the first housing and the second housing. Each of the plurality of first inner housings houses at least one of the plurality of first ferrules. The first outer housing is releasable from the plurality of first inner housings. The plurality of first inner housings and the second housing are mated in stages. When each of the plurality of first inner housings and the second housing are mated, each of the plurality of first inner housings to be mated is released from the first outer housing. |
| US10914895B2 |
Package structure and manufacturing method thereof
A package structure including a plurality of first dies and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The plurality of first dies each include a first waveguide layer having a first waveguide path of a bent pattern, wherein the first waveguide layers of the plurality of first dies are optically coupled to each other to form an optical route. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the plurality of first dies. |
| US10914891B2 |
Multichannel optical coupler
A multichannel optical coupler can include an output optical coupler array and a plurality of optical fibers. At least two of the plurality of optical fibers can be connected together at an end opposite the output optical coupler array. |
| US10914890B1 |
Horticultural luminaire with a downward batwing light distribution
Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/−30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy. |
| US10914881B2 |
Polarizing plate with optical compensation layer and organic EL panel using same
There is provided a polarizing plate with optical compensation layers having the following features: the polarizing plate is excellent in antireflection characteristic in an oblique direction while maintaining an excellent antireflection characteristic in a front direction; the polarizing plate can achieve such excellent antireflection characteristics over a wide wavelength band; and the polarizing plate has a neutral hue in the oblique direction. A polarizing plate with optical compensation layers according to the present invention is used for an organic EL panel. The polarizing plate with optical compensation layers includes: a polarizer; a first optical compensation layer; a second optical compensation layer; a third optical compensation layer; and a fourth optical compensation layer. Each of the first optical compensation layer, the second optical compensation layer, the third optical compensation layer, and the fourth optical compensation layer shows a refractive index characteristic of nx>nz>ny. |
| US10914879B2 |
Liquid-crystal display device having polarizing plate for reducing smudges
A polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device are provided which can prevent abrasion since the roughness and coefficient of friction of an outer base material of a polarizing plate are designed depending on the surface hardness of the outer base material by conducting studies and tests that are conducted into factors causing abrasion between the polarizing plate and an optical sheet and taking the results into account. Therefore, the problem of abrasion between the polarizing plate and the optical sheet associated with slim-profile liquid-crystal display devices can be solved, thereby achieving a slim design without cost increase. |
| US10914876B2 |
Light source device and projection display apparatus
The light source device of the projection display apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: solid-state light sources that individually emit blue light, green light, and red light; a plurality of dichroic mirrors that combine the blue light, the green light, and the red light having exited from the solid-state light sources; a first diffusion plate on which the combined light having been combined by the plurality of dichroic mirrors is incident; a dynamic diffusion plate that is disposed at a position at which the combined light having exited from the first diffusion plate converges and starts to diverge. |
| US10914868B2 |
Polarizing plate
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a polarizing plate excellent in durability. A polarizing plate (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a polarizer (10); and a protective film (21 and 22) arranged on at least one side of the polarizer (10). The polarizing plate (100) has a dimensional change ratio of −0.2% or more in a transmission axis direction thereof when the polarizing plate (100) cut into a size measuring 100 mm by 100 mm is bonded to a glass plate with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and the following operation is repeated 100 times: the polarizing plate (100) bonded to the glass plate is left to stand under an atmosphere at −40° C. for 30 minutes and then left to stand under an atmosphere at 85° C. for 30 minutes. |
| US10914865B1 |
UAVs for monitoring the intensification of tropical cyclones
A system and method for monitoring the intensification and weakening of tropical cyclones, including tropical storms and hurricanes. The method includes flying a UAV above the tropical cyclone for an extended period of time and detecting transitions in structure. Intensification to hurricane stage is indicated by core structure transition of the tropical cyclone to include the presence of an eye within an eyewall. The UAV can be a Global Hawk aircraft and include a number of sensors and detectors, such as a camera for providing images of the tropical cyclone, an infrared detector for detecting temperature changes in the eye structure, a radar detector for detecting wind magnitude and direction in the tropical cyclone, dropsonde sensors for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind speed/direction in the tropical cyclone, etc. The UAV can relay the vortex parameter data in real time to a satellite for subsequent downlinking to receiving stations. |
| US10914863B2 |
Real-time monitoring of fabrication of integrated computational elements
Techniques include receiving a design of an integrated computational element (ICE) including specification of a substrate and a plurality of layers, their respective target thicknesses and complex refractive indices, complex refractive indices of adjacent layers being different from each other, and a notional ICE fabricated in accordance with the ICE design being related to a characteristic of a sample; forming at least some of the layers of a plurality of ICEs in accordance with the ICE design using a deposition source, where the layers of the ICEs being formed are supported on a support that is periodically moved relative to the deposition source during the forming; monitoring characteristics of the layers of the ICEs during the forming, the monitoring of the characteristics being performed using a timing of the periodic motion of the support relative to the deposition source; and adjusting the forming based on results of the monitoring. |
| US10914862B2 |
System and method for detecting object
The present invention provides a system for detecting an object. The system includes a processor, a capacitive sensor operatively linked to the processor, an RF reader, and an object with an embedded RFID tag. The sensing electrode of the capacitive sensor is made from a conductive paste. The RF reader is placed below the capacitive sensor and operatively linked to the processor. And the object is placed above the capacitive sensor. The detection ranges of the capacitive sensor and the RF reader overlap in space. And once the object enters the overlapped detection space, the capacitive sensor detects the object through capacitive coupling and the RF reader detects the object through reading the RFID tag. The use of conductive paste as touch electrode in the system not only substantially eliminates the bidirectional interference resulting from both capacitive sensing and RF identification, but also is convenient and sometimes cost effective. |
| US10914856B2 |
High resolution downhole imaging
Apparatus having a focused transducer and methods of operating a focused transducer downhole in a well can provide high resolution downhole imaging. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on a seismoelectric effect. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on an electroacoustic effect. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10914854B2 |
Residual refraction statics calculation for automated near surface analysis
A surface-consistent refraction analysis automatically derives near surface corrections during seismic data processing. Residual time lags are evaluated in multiple CMP-offset-azimuth bins by similarity analysis with a pilot trace where a correlation window is centered at the refracted arrival. The similarity analysis may take the form of computerized cross-correlation, or other criteria such as semblance. The residuals are then used to build a system of linear equations that is simultaneously inverted for surface-consistent shot and receiver time shift corrections plus a possible subsurface residual term. The refraction analysis steps are completely automated and require a fraction of the time needed for conventional near surface analysis. |
| US10914842B2 |
Data recovery device for hypersonic vehicles
A data recovery device configured to store data onboard a hypersonic vehicle travelling at hypersonic speeds. The data recovery device is released from the hypersonic vehicle upon a release command or an anomalous event. Upon release, the data recovery device is configured to receive Global Positioning System (GPS) position data and configured to broadcast the GPS position data in short bursts during decent to a surface of the Earth and upon impact with the surface of the Earth to aid in recovery of the data recovery device. |
| US10914838B2 |
TOF camera, motor vehicle, method for producing a TOF camera and method for determining a distance to an object
A TOF camera for determining a distance to an object comprising: a radiation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the object, radiation-sensitive sensor elements configured and arranged to detect the electromagnetic radiation reflected/scattered by the object, an optical element arranged to influence the emitted electromagnetic radiation in the radiation path of the reflected/scattered electromagnetic radiation between the object and the sensor elements, a computing unit electrically connected to the radiation source and sensor elements configured to determine a time duration required by the electromagnetic radiation from the radiation source to the object; from the object to the sensor elements; and to determine the distance between the TOF camera and the object depending on the time duration determined. The sensor elements and/or the optical element are configured such that different sensor elements detect the reflected/scattered electromagnetic radiation from different solid angles on the far side of the optical element. |
| US10914835B2 |
System, device and method for imaging of objects using signal clustering
There is provided methods and device for imaging objects comprising unsupervised classifying and data analyzing of the object to detect and identify the structure of the object and further display the object's structure underlying structure, for example the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of the object by using a location module configured to record the physical location of an antenna array. |
| US10914827B2 |
Angle sensing for electronic device
An electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a joint moveably coupling the first and second portions for angular adjustment between the first and second portions. A speaker is fixed on the first portion at a first known distance from the joint, and a microphone is fixed on the second portion at a second known distance from the joint. An angle sensing machine is configured to emit a known sound from the speaker, detect the known sound at the microphone, and measure a transmission time of the known sound from speaker to microphone. Based on the transmission time, a current angle of the first portion relative to the second portion is calculated. |
| US10914825B2 |
Technique for reducing impact of backscatter in coherent laser detection and ranging (LADAR) systems
A method includes generating a transmit beam in different intervals of time and directing the transmit beam towards an area or object of interest. The method also includes receiving a receive beam that includes the transmit beam as reflected from the area or object of interest. The method further includes generating local oscillator (LO) laser light. The transmit beam and the LO laser light are frequency-shifted such that the transmit beam has a higher frequency than the LO laser light in a first subset of the intervals and a lower frequency than the LO laser light in a second subset of the intervals. In addition, the method includes processing the LO laser light and the receive beam to identify information about the area or object of interest. |
| US10914824B2 |
Systems and methods for measuring a time of flight in a lidar system
A lidar system can be used to measure a distance to one or more objects in a target region, such as by transmitting light towards the target and then receiving light reflected or scattered from the target. Received light can be stored as charge on storage elements such as capacitors, where received light can be stored on different storage elements depending on a time of arrival of the received light. A reduction in the number of storage elements can be achieved by providing one or more groups of storage elements, where each group of storage elements can correspond to a digit of a time of flight, where the time of flight can be round trip travel time of a light beam travelling from the lidar system to the target region and then back to the lidar system. Each group of storage elements can be arranged in a binary tree of a decimal tree configuration. Additionally, a time of activation of each of the storage elements can be increased with an increasing time of flight, such as to compensate for a decreased strength of the received light as the time of flight increases. |
| US10914822B2 |
Dual-laser chip-scale lidar for simultaneous range-doppler sensing
A chip-scale lidar system includes a first light source to output a first signal, and a second light source to output a second signal. A transmit beam coupler provides an output signal for transmission that includes a portion of the first signal and a portion of the second signal, and receive beam coupler obtains a received signal resulting from reflection of the output signal by a target. The system includes a first and second set of photodetectors to obtain a first and second set of electrical currents from a first and second set of combined signals including a first and second portion of the received signal. A processor obtains Doppler information about the target from the second set of electrical currents and obtains range information about the target from the first set of electrical currents and the second set of electrical currents. |
| US10914818B2 |
Angle-resolving FMCW radar sensor
An angle-resolving FMCW radar sensor, including multiple antenna elements in positions in a direction in which the radar sensor is angle-resolving and forming at least three transmitter arrays and at least one receiver array, and a control/evaluation device for an operating mode in which transmitter arrays periodically transmit signals whose frequency is modulated according to modulation ramps, and in which radar echoes of transmitted signals are received in by multiple antenna elements of the receiver array, and the located object angle is determined based on amplitude and/or phase relationships between radar echoes which correspond to different combinations of transmitter and receiver arrays. A measuring cycle of the radar sensor includes at least two periods in which in each case at least two combinations of transmitter and receiver arrays are alternated, and the combinations of transmitter and receiver arrays involved are different from one another for the at least two periods. |
| US10914811B1 |
Locating a source of a sound using microphones and radio frequency communication
A source of a sound is located by two or more computing devices (e.g., A/V recording and communication devices) using microphones and radio frequency communication among the computing devices. The location of the source is determined based on at least a time difference between a time that a notification from a first computing device regarding the sound arrives at a second computing device, and a time of detecting the sound at the second computing device. Additional data may be collected and/or other actions may be taken in response to locating the source of the sound. |
| US10914810B2 |
Marine electronic device for presentment of nautical charts and sonar images
An apparatus for providing marine information is provided including a user interface, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to generate a sonar image based on sonar return data received from an underwater environment, determine a location associated with the sonar return data based on location data received from one or more position sensors, and render a nautical chart on a display. The computer program code is further configured to cause the apparatus to receive a user input on the user interface directed to a portion of the display in which the nautical chart is presented, and modify presentation of the nautical chart such that the portion of the display presents the sonar image in response to receiving the user input. |
| US10914808B2 |
Managing the determination of a transfer function of a measurement sensor
The present disclosure relates to generating a measurement sensor profiling summary in relation to a measurement sensor of an electrical measurement system, the measurement sensor being suitable for measuring an electrical property. The profiling summary is generated by obtaining a plurality of profiling results each comprising an estimate of a transfer function of a measurement sensor of the electrical measurement system and a corresponding certainty value indicative of the accuracy of the estimate of the transfer function, wherein the plurality of profiling results are based on estimates of the transfer function of the measurement sensor and corresponding certainty values that were determined by a monitor module of the electrical measurement system during a profiling period of time; and generating a profiling summary based on at least one of the plurality of profiling results. |
| US10914807B2 |
Point stick device and point stick module
A point stick module has a sensing device, a rank unit and a signal processing device. The sensing device outputs multiple sensing signals in response to operations done by a user. The rank unit provides a rank signal to represent a rank of the sensing device. The signal processing device is coupled to the sensing device and the rank unit to receive the multiple sensing signals and the rank signal, wherein the signal processing device selects a parameter according to the rank signal. |
| US10914798B2 |
Eigen-vector approach for coil sensitivity maps estimation
A method for estimating a coil sensitivity map for a magnetic resonance (MR) image includes providing a matrix A of sliding blocks of a 3D image of coil calibration data, calculating a left singular matrix V∥ from a singular value decomposition of A corresponding to τ leading singular values, calculating P=V∥V∥H, calculating a matrix that is an inverse Fourier transform of a zero-padded matrix P, and solving MHcr=(Sr)Hcr for cr, where cr is a vector of coil sensitivity maps for all coils at spatial location r, and M = ( ( 1 1 … 1 0 0 … 0 … … … 0 0 … 0 ) ( 0 0 … 0 1 1 … 1 … … … 0 0 … 0 ) … ( 0 0 … 0 0 0 … 0 … … … 1 1 … 1 ) ) . |
| US10914795B2 |
Apparatus and method for magnetic sensor output compensation based upon ambient temperature
A circuit has a magnetic sensor that produces an uncompensated magnetic sensor output signal. A temperature sensor produces an ambient temperature signal. A compensation circuit is connected to the magnetic sensor and the temperature sensor. The compensation circuit is configured to add a computed temperature compensation signal to the uncompensated magnetic sensor output signal to produce a magnetic sensor temperature compensated output signal that reduces thermally induced variation of the uncompensated magnetic sensor output signal. |
| US10914792B2 |
Linearity compensation circuit and sensing apparatus using the same
A linearity compensation circuit is disclosed for improving the linearity of a sensing signal. The linearity compensation circuit may include a compensator that is capable of receiving a sensing signal from a sensor and generating a compensation signal based on the sensing signal. The linearity compensation circuit may also include an output circuit that is capable of combining the compensation signal and the sensing signal to generate a compensated signal that exhibits an improved linearity. Also disclosed is a sensing apparatus which includes a sensor and the linearity compensation circuit. The sensing apparatus may thus be able to generate a sensing signal that is linear over a wider dynamic range. |
| US10914790B2 |
Performance tests of capacitors
Example implementations relate to performance tests of capacitors. In some examples, a controller may comprise a processing resource to measure a change in voltage of a capacitor of a circuit in response to the controller entering a test mode, determine, based on the measured change in the voltage and an impedance of the circuit, a capacitance of the capacitor, compare the determined capacitance of the capacitor to a predetermined capacitance value, and determine, based on the comparison, a performance of the capacitor. |
| US10914788B2 |
Battery system, remaining capacity estimation device, and remaining capacity estimation method
Certain embodiments provide battery system including: a battery; a current measurement unit configured to measure a current charged to or discharged from the battery; a voltage measurement unit configured to measure an output voltage of the battery; a function creation unit configured to create a function representing a depth-of-discharge characteristic of the battery on the basis of the measured current and output voltage; and a remaining capacity calculation unit configured to calculate a remaining capacity corresponding to the output voltage of the battery using the created function. |
| US10914784B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing UFS terminated and unterminated pulse width modulation support using dual channels
An automated test equipment (ATE) system comprises a system controller, wherein the system controller is communicatively coupled to a tester processor and an FPGA. The FPGA is communicatively coupled to the tester processor, wherein the FPGA is configured to internally generate commands and data transparently from the tester processor for testing a DUT. Further, the system comprises a demultiplexer positioned between the DUT and the FPGA, wherein, responsive to a determination that the DUT is operating in a high speed mode, the demultiplexer is configured to channel data traffic from the DUT to a Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) receiver on the FPGA, and further wherein, responsive to a determination that the DUT is operating in a low speed mode, the demultiplexer is configured to channel data traffic from the DUT to input buffers on the FPGA with switchable on/off input terminations. |
| US10914783B2 |
Test circuit and semiconductor device
A test circuit includes a test pad supplied with a test signal causing the test circuit to be transitioned to a test mode, and further includes a first p channel MOS transistor having a source connected to the test pad, and a gate applied with a prescribed reference voltage, a first n channel MOS transistor having a drain connected to a drain of the first p channel MOS transistor, and a source grounded via a first current limiting element, and a control circuit which has an input terminal connected to the drain of the first n channel MOS transistor, and an output terminal connected to a gate of the first n Tr, and controls the first n channel MOS transistor from an on state to an off state when the test signal becomes a prescribed voltage or more. |
| US10914782B2 |
Test system and test method for testing a device under test
The present invention relates to a test system for testing a device under test, comprising a signal generating unit being connectable to an input node of the device under test and being adapted to generate a test signal to be applied to the input node of the device under test, wherein the test signal comprises a plurality of frequency peaks at different frequencies. A receiving unit is connectable to an output node of the device under test and is adapted to receive a response signal from the device under test in response to the test signal. An analyzing unit for analyzing the device under test is adapted to determine at least one of a gain value and a phase value based on the test signal generated by the signal generating unit and the response signal received by the receiving unit. |
| US10914779B2 |
Arc fault detection using time segmented captures
A detection method and system are provided to detect an arc fault signal in a (HF) high frequency signal monitored on a power line. The HF signal is monitored on the power line over a predefined time period such as a half-cycle of a base frequency, and is partitioned into a plurality of smaller time-segmented signal segments over the period. For each signal segment, a first filter is applied to a signal spectrum of the signal segment to produce a filtered signal spectrum having one or more frequency intervals associated with power line communication filtered from the signal spectrum. HF signal content is checked in the filtered signal spectrum, and a binary value is assigned to the signal segment based upon a presence or absence of HF signal content. Thereafter, an arc fault event is determined based on the accumulated binary values of the signal segments. |
| US10914778B2 |
Transformer testing device, and method for testing a transformer
A transformer testing device (10) comprises outputs (31-33) for detachably connecting the transformer testing device to windings of multiple phases of a transformer (50). The transformer testing device (10) further comprises a plurality of sources (21-23), each of which is designed to generate a test signal. The transformer testing device (10) also comprises a switching matrix (40) that is connected between the plurality of sources (21-23) and the outputs (31-33). |
| US10914767B2 |
Measuring arrangement for identifying a malfunction of an energy accumulator assembly
The present disclosure relates to a measuring arrangement for identifying a malfunction of an energy accumulator arrangement having a first energy accumulator and at least one further energy accumulator, the first energy accumulator and the further energy accumulator being electrically connected in parallel, comprising: a measuring device configured to capture a polarity of an electrical measurement variable of the first energy accumulator and a polarity of a further electrical measurement variable in the energy accumulator arrangement; and a processor device configured to identify the malfunction of the energy accumulator arrangement by comparing the polarity of the electrical measurement variable of the first energy accumulator and the polarity of the further electrical measurement variable. |
| US10914761B2 |
Voltage detector
A voltage detector includes a voltage division circuit which outputs a divided voltage based on an input voltage, a comparison circuit which compares the divided voltage and a reference voltage to output a detection signal and a release signal, and a voltage limiting circuit which limits the divided voltage to a preset voltage. |
| US10914759B2 |
Method for placing and contacting a test contact
The invention relates to a method for placing and contacting a contact element formed in particular as a test contact of a test contact arrangement, wherein in said method, for forming a heat transfer surface, a contact head provided with a contact element holding device, with the contact element received in the contact element holding device, is placed between the contact element and a contact material deposit arranged on a contact surface of a contact carrier in the direction of a feeding axis against a contact surface of the connecting material deposit, and, for realizing an at least partial fusing of the connecting material deposit and for producing a materially bonded connection between the contact element and the connecting material deposit, thermal energy is introduced into the connecting material deposit by means of treating the contact element with thermal energy, the temperature T of the contact element being measured while the contact element is being treated and the duration of the treatment being defined as a function of a determined temperature gradient dT/dt of the temperature T of the contact element. |
| US10914757B2 |
Connection module
An example apparatus includes a connection module. The example connection module includes a connection interface and a connection matrix having a root transmission line to conduct signals to and from the connection interface. The connection matrix also includes branch transmission lines that are connectable electrically to the root transmission line to conduct the signals to and from the root transmission line. Each of the branch transmission lines is part of an electrical pathway between a device and the root transmission line. A housing encloses the connection matrix and enables access to the connection interface. The root transmission line and the branch transmission lines are each multi-conductor transmission lines that conduct the signals in transverse electromagnetic (TEM) mode. |
| US10914744B2 |
Method and means for diagnosing and treating allergy
Disclosed is a method for diagnosing allergy in a human or animal patient, wherein the level of species-specific lipocalin, especially lipocalin 2 in a human patient, is measured in a sample of said patient and wherein a lowered level of said lipocalin compared to the level of said lipocalin in the corresponding sample of a human or animal that has no allergy, is indicative of an allergy, as well as a kit for performing this method, and a kit for quality control of allergen molecules or extracts used for immunotherapy of allergy by determining its siderophore-iron ligand load and thus immunomodulatory potency. Further, lipocalin proteins for use in treatment or prevention of allergies are provided, preferably complexed with siderophore-iron ligands. |
| US10914740B2 |
Detection and treatment of of early-stage ovarian cancer
A method of detecting serous ovarian cancer, particularly early stage serous ovarian cancer is described. The method uses up to sixteen compounds found in the blood serum of a person, and determines that changes of some portion of these sixteen compounds can determine the presence of serous ovarian cancer in a women with up to 100% accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity. |
| US10914739B2 |
Biomarkers for early diagnosis and differentiation of mycobacterial infection
Mycobacterial-specific biomarkers and methods of using such biomarkers for diagnosis of mycobacterial infection in a mammal are disclosed. |
| US10914733B2 |
High-throughput structure determination using nucleic acid calipers
Provided herein are compositions and methods for determining the structure of individual targets using by determining long-range distances within such targets. |
| US10914732B2 |
Method and device for determining biological analytes
The invention relates to a method for quantitatively determining biological analytes in an aqueous solution in the presence of one or more functionalised surfaces, wherein the aqueous solution comprises at least one type of biological analyte and at least one type of fluorescence marker, characterised in that the quantity and/or concentration of the biological analyte or analytes is determined by measuring the fluorescence emission of the unbound fluorescence markers, as well as to a devices for carrying out said method. |
| US10914729B2 |
Methods for detecting protein binding sequences and tagging nucleic acids
The present application provides a method of analyzing protein binding sequence, a method of making sequencing library, and compositions for performing such methods, which employs a transposome complex. |
| US10914720B2 |
Method to evaluate the stability of a protein-based formulation
Disclosed herein is a method to evaluate the stability of a protein-based formulation including a protein, a peptide and/or a protein derivative and a buffer relative to a lubricant of a lubricated container in which the formulation is intended to be stored, including: a) Evaluating a decrease over time of interfacial tension between the buffer and the lubricant, b) Evaluating a decrease over time of interfacial tension between the protein-based formulation and the lubricant, c) Identifying at least one component of the protein-based formulation interacting with the lubricant by comparing the decrease evaluated in step b) with the decrease evaluated in step a). |
| US10914713B2 |
Systems and methods for pesticide detection using mass spectroscopy
This disclosure provides quantitative, rapid, and reliable LC-MS/MS methods for analyzing panels of pesticides and mycotoxins in various samples, including very hydrophobic and chlorinated compounds normally analyzed on a GC-MS/MS system. The methods can be carried out using a single instrument and can detect and quantify levels of the pesticides and mycotoxins that are well below action limits specified by U.S. states (e.g., California) and other countries (e.g., Canada) for these compounds in cannabis products. |
| US10914708B2 |
In-situ microbubbles generation for ultrasonic biomedical applications
A method for in-situ generation of microbubbles is disclosed. The method includes preparing an electrochemical apparatus, where the electrochemical apparatus includes a substrate and an integrated three-electrodes array patterned on the substrate. The integrated three-electrodes array includes a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode. The method further includes growing a nano-structured layer on the working electrode of the integrated three-electrodes array, putting the electrochemical apparatus in contact with a medium fluid, electrolyzing the medium fluid by applying an instantaneous electrical potential to the electrochemical apparatus, and generating a plurality of microbubbles around the electrochemical apparatus in contact with the medium fluid responsive to electrolyzing of the medium fluid. |
| US10914706B2 |
Gas sensor
A sensor element includes: a first inner space into which a measurement gas is introduced from outside; a second inner space communicated with the first inner space; a main pump cell constituted by an inner pump electrode facing the first inner space, an external pump electrode on a surface of the sensor element, and a solid electrolyte located therebetween; a measurement electrode facing the second inner space and functioning as a reduction catalyst for NOx; and a measurement pump cell constituted by the measurement electrode, the external pump electrode, and a solid electrolyte located therebetween. The inner pump electrode is a cermet made of an Au—Pt alloy containing Au ranging from 0.6 wt % to 1.4 wt % and ZrO2, and has a thickness ranging from 5 μm to 30 μm, a porosity ranging from 5% to 40%, and an area ranging from 5 mm2 to 20 mm2. |
| US10914702B2 |
Gas sensor and method for detecting a gas
A gas sensor combines two separate measurement methods in one shared structure. By way of the gas sensor, a qualitative or quantitative measurement of gases based on measurement of a variation in electrical conductivity, and a measurement of a change in work function based on a variation in the capacitance or impedance between two electrodes, can be carried out. |
| US10914701B2 |
Systems and methods for determining rotor deterioration in a dynamoelectric machine
Embodiments of the disclosure are directed at determining rotor deterioration in a dynamoelectric machine. Various current and voltage measurements are carried out upon an exciter assembly when the dynamoelectric machine is operated at various speeds and at various occasions over an extended period of time. More particularly, a set of current and voltage measurements that are carried out when the dynamoelectric machine is in a slow-roll mode of operation can be used for determining a resistance of a current path through which the exciter assembly provides electrical power to a rotor assembly. A time-domain-to-frequency-domain conversion can be carried out upon this set of resistance measurements in order to generate a spectral signature. The spectral signature can then be evaluated to detect an altered rotor resistance condition and/or a rotor resistance alteration trend. |
| US10914699B2 |
Gas sensor
A gas sensor is described that includes a planar carrier membrane; a gas-sensitive layer on the carrier membrane; a first and at least a second electrode, which each lie on the gas-sensitive layer in an electrically conductive manner; and a first electric supply line to the first electrode and a second electric supply line to the second electrode. The second electrode lies radially outside the first electrode, and the first supply line is insulated with respect to the gas-sensitive layer. |
| US10914695B2 |
Method for analyzing particle accumulation on a filter membrane
Methods for analyzing an accumulation of particles on a filter membrane involve analyzing comprise the particle accumulation in an optical analysis system using a light microscope, and then analyzing the particle accumulation in an SEM-EDX analysis system using a scanning electron microscope and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. In order to simplify and accelerate the testing of the filter membrane both in the optical analysis system and in the SEM-EDX system, the filter membrane is subject to a preparation which includes: (i) fixing the particles to the filter membrane, (ii) coating the particle accumulation with an electrically conductive coating which is produced from a conductivity solution that contains an ionic liquid, and (iii) holding the filter membrane flat or pulling the filter membrane taut. |
| US10914684B2 |
In-situ photocatalysis monitoring system based on surface-enhanced raman scattering spectroscopy
An in-situ photocatalysis monitoring system based on surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. The monitoring system may include a Raman excitation light source, a laser coupling lens, a narrow band filter, a total reflection mirror, a dichroic mirror, a focusing coupling lens, a SERS optical fiber probe, a liquid phase photocatalysis reactor, a photocatalytic light source, a Raman collection lens, and a spectrometer. A first furcation part and a second furcation part each extend from one end of a common detection part of the SERS optical fiber probe; an extending end of the first furcation part is coupled with the focusing coupling lens; an extending end of the second furcation part is coupled with the photocatalytic light source; and the other end of the common detection part is arranged inside the liquid phase photocatalysis reactor. Raman excitation light and photocatalytic light may be transmitted on a common channel. |
| US10914679B2 |
Method for determining a scale inhibitor concentration in a sample
The invention relates to a method for determining a scale inhibitor concentration in a sample comprising at least a first scale inhibitor, which is a synthetic organic compound comprising at least one ionised group. The method comprises optionally diluting and/or purifying the sample, and allowing the sample to interact with a reagent comprising a lanthanide(III) ion. The sample is excited at a first excitation wavelength and a sample signal deriving from the lanthanide(III) ion is detected at a signal wavelength by using time-resolved luminescence measurement, and the concentration of the at least first scale inhibitor in the sample is determined by using the detected sample signal. |
| US10914678B2 |
Method for quantitative detection of blood lipid content in blood based on terahertz spectroscopy
A method for quantitative detection of blood lipid in blood based on terahertz spectroscopy, including: matching the terahertz spectral absorption coefficient curves of blood samples obtained in step 3 with parameters of component concentration and component type of the blood lipid detected by hospital instruments, and establishing a terahertz blood lipid parameter database by combining the time-domain signal data of samples of the triglyceride and cholesterol; determining parameters of a support vector regression (SVR) model; performing a training with the training set as input to the SVR model to obtain a support vector and a corresponding weight; and testing the test set of an unknown blood sample using the trained support vector and the corresponding weight. |
| US10914677B2 |
System and method for calibrating a melt pool monitoring system of an additive manufacturing machine
A system and method for calibrating a melt pool monitoring system of an additive manufacturing machine includes installing a calibration system on the machine and performing a calibration process. Specifically, the calibration system includes a calibration platform removably mountable to a build platform of the additive manufacturing machine and having calibrated electromagnetic energy sources mounted thereon for defining a measurement standard. The electromagnetic energy generated is measured by the melt pool monitoring system and compared to the known measurement standard to determine whether system adjustments would improve process tolerances or uniformity. |
| US10914674B2 |
Monitoring and control systems
A monitoring and control system includes a stationary body with a sensor, a moving body with a sensor, and at least one computing device. The stationary body is positioned along a path of movement. The moving body moves along the path and physically interacts with the stationary body. The at least one computing device receives signals from the sensor on the stationary body and from the sensor on the moving body. The at least one computing device determines a performance value of the stationary or moving body based on the physical interaction between the moving and stationary bodies. The performance value is dependent on both of the signals received from the sensor associated with the stationary body and received from the sensor associated with the moving body as the moving body interacts with the stationary body. |
| US10914673B2 |
Device and methods for torque measurement of friction via pulsed interference contact
A device for torque measurement of friction includes a cylindrical core and a cap with a central cavity for receiving the cylindrical core. The cap includes at least one protrusion or indent on an inner surface, and the cylindrical core includes at least one protrusion or indent on an exterior surface. The device includes at least one protrusion to provide a pulsed interference contact with a second protrusion or indent on the cylindrical core or cap as the protrusion moves into and out of contact with the at least one second protrusion or indent when the cap is rotated about the cylindrical core. The device may be connected to a test apparatus configured to measure rotational torque between the cap and cylindrical core as they rotate with respect to one another. |
| US10914672B2 |
System and method for retrieving and analyzing particles
A system and method for isolating and analyzing single cells, including: a substrate having a broad surface; a set of wells defined at the broad surface of the substrate, and a set of channels, defined by the wall, that fluidly couple each well to at least one adjacent well in the set of wells; and fluid delivery module defining an inlet and comprising a plate, removably coupled to the substrate, the plate defining a recessed region fluidly connected to the inlet and facing the broad surface of the substrate, the fluid delivery module comprising a cell capture mode. |
| US10914664B1 |
Inclined roller oven for dynamic sag evaluation/determination of settling velocity
A method for dynamically evaluating sag of a fluid by providing a test volume of the fluid into an angled sample chamber, wherein the angled sample chamber has a central axis, and wherein the central axis of the angled sample chamber is angled relative to horizontal, rotating the sample chamber about the central axis for a test period, and determining a sag density, wherein the sag density is a density of a fluid sample taken at a sample location within a stratum of the test volume of the fluid present in the angled sample chamber. |
| US10914663B2 |
Plastometer
A plastometer has: a main frame, a driving unit, an electromagnet, a loading dock, a lower mold, an upper mold and a measuring unit the driving unit drives the lifting platform, so the lifting platform makes a stable elevating displacement along the two supporting columns. Then, the electromagnet attracts and controls the loading dock, so the pressure amount to be provided by the loading dock for each test object 80 can be simply obtained, and the measurement operation is actually performed by the measuring unit which can get accurate test results to improve the measurement efficiency of the relevant industry. |
| US10914658B2 |
Preparation of tissue sections using fluorescence-based detection
The present disclosure is directed to an improved method for distinguishing tissue from an embedding medium, such as paraffin in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sample. The method involves the use of fluorescence of naturally-occurring species in tissue to determine the location of the tissue in the embedded sample. An embedded sample is generally excited by light of a selected wavelength, and the fluorescence emission at an emitted wavelength is used to locate the boundary or location of the tissue in the embedded sample. |
| US10914655B2 |
Optical time-domain reflectometer device including multiple and bi-directional optical testing for fiber analysis
In some examples, an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) device may include a laser source to emit a laser beam into a device under test (DUT), and a connection port to connect the OTDR device to a first end of the DUT, where the OTDR device may be designated a first OTDR device. A sensor display generator may determine a length of the DUT, receive, from a second OTDR device connectable to a second opposite end of the DUT, and over the DUT, OTDR information acquired by the second OTDR device in a direction from the second OTDR device towards the first OTDR device, and ascertain, based on acquisition by the first OTDR device, further OTDR information in a direction from the first OTDR device towards the second OTDR device. The sensor display generator may generate a bi-directional combined schematic display that includes relevant optical events with respect to the DUT. |
| US10914650B2 |
Method of calibrating offset of pressure sensor
A method of calibrating an offset of a pressure sensor, by which an offset of a sensing value of a pressure sensor, which detects a pressure of hydrogen in a fuel cell system, is accurately calibrated. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a sensing value of a pressure sensor which detects a hydrogen pressure in a state where a hydrogen supply starts after a start of a fuel cell system; counting, by the controller, a time for which the sensing value of the pressure sensor increases from a first pressure P1 to a second pressure P2; calculating, by the controller, an offset value corresponding to the counted time by use of stored setting data; and calibrating, by the controller, a subsequent sensing value of the pressure sensor by the calculated offset value in real time when the offset value is calculated. |
| US10914649B1 |
Ionization gauge and cartridge
An ionization gauge includes an anode having a rod shape, and a cathode including a cathode plate having a through hole through which the anode extends. A shape of the through hole on a section along an axial direction of the anode includes a concave portion sandwiched between two convex portions. |
| US10914647B2 |
Capacitive pressure sensor for monitoring construction structures, particularly made of concrete
A capacitive sensor for monitoring stresses acting in a construction structure and having a multi-layer structure provided with an upper conductive layer defining an upper outer surface of the sensor. A lower conductive layer defines a lower outer surface. At least a first structural layer of insulating material is in contact with the upper conductive layer and at least a second structural layer of insulating material is in contact with the lower conductive layer. At least a first plate layer of conductive material and at least a second plate layer, of conductive material, and at least one dielectric layer is interposed between the first plate layer and the second plate layer to define at least one detection capacitor inside the multi-layer structure of the sensor. The upper and lower conductive layers jointly defining an electromagnetic screen for screening the detection capacitor against electromagnetic interference originating from outside the capacitive sensor. |
| US10914642B2 |
Device for temperature detection
The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a device for temperature detection, including a delay unit including an odd number of inverters coupled end to end, a switching transistor having a control electrode coupled to an output end of the delay unit, a first electrode coupled to an operating voltage node of the device, and a second electrode coupled to an input end of the delay unit, a first capacitor having a first end coupled to the input end of the delay unit, and a second end coupled to the first electrode of the switching transistor or a ground node of the device, and a temperature sensitive transistor having a control electrode coupled to a bias voltage end of the device, a first electrode coupled to the input end of the delay unit, and a second electrode coupled to the ground node of the device. |
| US10914639B2 |
Divided-aperture infra-red spectral imaging system
Various embodiments disclosed herein describe a divided-aperture infrared spectral imaging (DAISI) system that is adapted to acquire multiple IR images of a scene with a single-shot (also referred to as a snapshot). The plurality of acquired images having different wavelength compositions that are obtained generally simultaneously. The system includes at least two optical channels that are spatially and spectrally different from one another. Each of the at least two optical channels are configured to transfer IR radiation incident on the optical system towards an optical FPA unit comprising at least two detector arrays disposed in the focal plane of two corresponding focusing lenses. The system further comprises at least one temperature reference source or surface that is used to dynamically calibrate the two detector arrays and compensate for a temperature difference between the two detector arrays. |
| US10914637B2 |
Ultrasensitive thermo-mechanical bolometer
A thermo-mechanical bolometer includes a substrate and a sensing component mounted on the substrate. The sensing element comprises (a) at least one thermal-actuation component mounted in parallel with the substrate and (b) a strain sensor mounted on the at least one layer of thermal-actuation component. The at least one thermal-actuation component alone or in combination (a) absorbs electromagnetic waves and converts energy from absorbed electromagnetic waves into a change in temperature and (b) converts the change in temperature into a deformation of the at least one layer. The strain sensor comprises a layer of fragments with a gap space between the fragments, wherein the strain sensor senses the deformation or mechanical movement and exhibits a change in electrical resistance in response to the sensed deformation or mechanical movement. |
| US10914634B2 |
High-resolution integrated-optics-based spectrometer
A high-resolution single-chip spectrometer is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention are analogous to Fourier-transform spectrometers; however, embodiments of the present invention have no moving parts. An illustrative embodiment is a spectrometer having a nested plurality of Mach-Zehnder interferometers (MZIs), where all MZIs share at least one surface-waveguide section in each of its sample and reference arms. The light signals in the sample and reference arms are tapped at a series of discrete locations along their length via electro-optically-controlled directional couplers, which are separated by uniform-length waveguide portions in each arm, but where the uniform lengths are different in the sample and reference arms providing a different path-length difference for the arms of each MZI. The tapped light from the sample and reference arms is recombined at a low-loss beam combiner to generate a distribution of optical power as a function of time-delay difference in the arms. |
| US10914624B2 |
Clip-scoop with anti-slipping functionality
The present invention relates to a scoop (1) comprising a bowl (2) and a handle connected to the bowl (2) and comprising a clip (6). The clip (6) can be used for re-closing a bag containing a product to be dosed by the bowl (2). The clip (6) is delimited by a free edge (9), and there is a gap (12) between the free edge (9) of the clip (6) and handle edges (10) of regions of the handle (3) surrounding the clip (6). At least a part of the clip edge (9) and at least a part of the handle edges (10) delimiting the gap (12) are provided with teeth (13) in the form of teeth-shaped protrusions. The teeth (13) at the clip edge (9) and the teeth (13) at a proximate handle edge (10), respectively, are arranged at alternating positions along a longitudinal extension of the gap (12). |
| US10914622B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring mass flow-rates of gas, oil and water phases in wet gas
The invention is directed to apparatus for measuring mass flow-rates of the gas, oil and water phases in a wet gas, comprising the following parts: a differential pressure flow meter, having a throat section, and a gamma ray detector, comprising a gamma ray emitter and a gamma ray receiver that are arranged in such a manner that gamma rays emitted from the gamma ray emitter can pass through the throat section in diametrical direction to reach the gamma ray receiver; wherein a radioactive source in the gamma-ray emitter is a multi-energy radioactive source that can naturally emit at least three energy gamma rays, and a thermostatic device is not used in the gamma ray receiver. The invention further relates to a metering method for measuring mass flow-rates of the gas, oil and water phases in a wet gas, in which the above apparatus is used. As for the apparatus according to the invention, neither a thermostatic device nor the calibration for the empty tube value is in need, and thus it is very suitable for the uses under water or down-hole. |
| US10914620B2 |
System and method for automatic runtime position sensor gain calibration in a linear motion system
A system to automatically calibrate gains and/or offsets for each position feedback signal in order to reduce variations between position feedback signals for each sensor in a linear drive system is disclosed. As a mover travels along a track segment, the segment controller records the position feedback signal output from each position sensor corresponding to a magnet on the mover passing the position sensor. The segment controller determines peak values for each position feedback signal and compares the peak values against a target peak value. The segment controller then adjusts a gain value for each sensor by a ratio of the target peak value to a measured peak value. The segment controller periodically monitors the position feedback values generated by one mover as it travels along the track segment and automatically updates the sensor gains as previously described. |
| US10914619B2 |
Electronic device and hardware diagnosis result-based process execution method thereof
A process execution method and apparatus of an electronic device are provided for performing hardware diagnosis and executing a process based on the hardware diagnosis result. The electronic device includes a plurality of hardware components; a display configured to display information on the hardware components; and a processor configured to diagnose a hardware component selected as a diagnosis target among the hardware components, determine, based on a diagnosis result, whether the diagnosis target is operating normally, and display information indicating whether the diagnosis target is operating normally and a link for providing a service related to the diagnosis target. |
| US10914618B2 |
Readout circuit for sensor and readout method thereof
A readout circuit for a sensor and a readout method thereof are provided. The readout circuit includes a reference circuit, a compensated circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The reference circuit provides a direct current (DC) signal. The compensated circuit is coupled to the reference circuit. The compensated circuit obtains an analog sensing signal of the sensor, obtains the DC signal from the reference circuit, and provides a compensated signal according to the analog sensing signal and the DC signal. The signal processing circuit is coupled to the compensated circuit. The signal processing circuit processes the compensated signal to convert the compensated signal into a digital sensing signal. The compensated circuit subtracts the DC signal from the analog sensing signal to provide the compensated signal. |
| US10914614B2 |
Encoder apparatus and method for calculating eccentricity information based on a phase difference between an incremental detection signal and an absolute detection signal used to correct rotational information
Provided is an encoder apparatus including: a scale provided to a rotation shaft of a drive apparatus and having a predetermined pattern; a detector that detects the predetermined pattern; a rotation information calculator that calculates rotation information on the rotation shaft by using detection results of the detector; an eccentricity information calculator; and a corrector that corrects the rotation information. |
| US10914607B2 |
Method, apparatus and computer program product for providing route guidance to multiple points of interest
A method, apparatus, and computer program product are therefore provided for providing a navigation user interface to a plurality of points of interest. Methods may include receiving an indication of a location; receiving an indication of a category of points of interest; identifying a plurality of points of interest associated with the category; generating point of interest specific routes from the location to each of the plurality of points of interest; identifying portions of the point of interest specific routes that are common to more than one point of interest; generating a plurality of consolidated routes, where multiple points of interest are located along at least one of the plurality of consolidated routes; and providing for presentation of the plurality of consolidated routes, where each of the plurality of consolidated routes is distinguished, based at least in part, on the number of points of interest that are located along the respective consolidated route. |
| US10914605B1 |
Guided batching
The present invention provides a method of generating a robust global map using a plurality of limited field-of-view cameras to capture an environment.Provided is a method for generating a three-dimensional map comprising: receiving a plurality of sequential image data wherein each of the plurality of sequential image data comprises a plurality of sequential images, further wherein the plurality of sequential images is obtained by a plurality of limited field-of-view image sensors; determining a pose of each of the plurality of sequential images of each of the plurality of sequential image data; determining one or more overlapping poses using the determined poses of the sequential image data; selecting at least one set of images from the plurality of sequential images wherein each set of images are determined to have overlapping poses; and constructing one or more map portions derived from each of the at least one set of images. |
| US10914598B2 |
Proactive re-routing of vehicles to control traffic flow
Aspects of the present disclosure include a navigation system and computer-implemented methods for proactively re-routing vehicles to control traffic flow. Consistent with some embodiments, the navigation system seeks to reduce traffic flow along primary navigation routes (e.g., routes with relatively short travel times) by re-routing vehicles to alternative navigation routes (e.g., routes with relatively longer travel times) using incentives. As an example, upon detecting a vehicle traveling along an alternative route instead of a primary route, the navigation system updates a data structure that represents a user account of a vehicle occupant to reflect an increased account balance. Consistent with some embodiments, the amount of value provided to an occupant of a vehicle traveling along an alternative routes may be obtained from user accounts of occupants of other vehicles that are traveling along a primary route. |
| US10914597B2 |
Information processing system, information processing method, information processing device, and information processing program
Provided is an information processing device that generates a visitor traffic line without having to collect information about the traffic of visitors. An information processing device includes a map information acquisition unit that acquires map information, a destination acquisition unit that acquires a destination, a route retrieval unit that retrieves a shortest route from a location on a road to the destination on a basis of road information included in the map information, and a visitor traffic line generation unit that generates a visitor traffic line from the shortest route retrieved by the route retrieval unit. The location of each road is a location remote from the destination by predetermined distance. In particular, the location is a location on at least one circle around the destination. |
| US10914596B2 |
Map information update system and map information update server
A map information update system includes a map database; a server; a vehicle position recognition unit configured to recognizes a vehicle position of a vehicle on a map; an external environment information generation unit configured to generate external environment information related to an external environment of the vehicle in association with the vehicle position on the map based on the vehicle position on the map and a detection result of a sensor mounted on the vehicle; a map freshness calculation unit configured to calculate map freshness per area set in advance on map information; a awarding unit configured to award a user of the vehicle or the vehicle an incentive point which is set in advance in accordance with the map freshness of the area corresponding to the external environment information, when the external environment information is transmitted to the server from the vehicle; and a user interaction unit. |
| US10914585B1 |
High dynamic range gyroscope
A sensor includes an acceleration or magnetic field sensitive microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator, configured to oscillate in at least a first normal mode and a second normal mode. The sensor further includes: a coarse readout circuit configured to drive the first normal mode, measure a motion of the first normal mode, and derive from the measured motion a coarse measurement of the true acceleration or true external magnetic field; and a fine readout circuit configured to drive the second normal mode, measure a motion of the second normal mode, and derive from the measured motion and the coarse measurement a measurement of the difference between the true acceleration or true external magnetic field and the coarse measurement. |
| US10914584B2 |
Drive and sense balanced, semi-coupled 3-axis gyroscope
In a first aspect, the angular rate sensor comprises a substrate and a rotating structure anchored to the substrate. The angular rate sensor also includes a drive mass anchored to the substrate and an element coupling the drive mass and the rotating structure. The angular rate sensor further includes an actuator for driving the drive mass into oscillation along a first axis in plane to the substrate and for driving the rotating structure into rotational oscillation around a second axis normal to the substrate; a first transducer to sense the motion of the rotating structure in response to a Coriolis force in a sense mode; and a second transducer to sense the motion of the sensor during a drive mode. In a second aspect the angular rate sensor comprises a substrate and two shear masses which are parallel to the substrate and anchored to the substrate via flexible elements. In further embodiments, a dynamically balanced 3-axis gyroscope architecture is provided. Various embodiments described herein can facilitate providing linear and angular momentum balanced 3-axis gyroscope architectures for better offset stability, vibration rejection, and lower part-to-part coupling. |
| US10914583B2 |
Sense amplifiers for gyroscopes and related systems and methods
Sense amplifiers for use in connection with microelectromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscopes are described. The sense amplifiers may be configured to change the level of a gyroscope signal, i.e., the signal produced by a gyroscope in response to angular motion, to a level suitable for processing circuitry arranged to infer the angular velocity. The sense amplifier may further provide a DC discharge path allowing for discharge of the DC component of the output signal. The DC discharge path may include an anti-aliasing filter and a resistive circuit. The anti-aliasing filter may filter the output signal to maintain the resistive circuit in the linear region. The anti-aliasing filter may be designed with a frequency response such that discrete frequency sub-bands are blocked or at least attenuated. The frequency sub-bands may be tuned to substantially match the gyroscope's resonant frequency and its integer multiples. |
| US10914578B2 |
Apparatus and method for determining the orientation and position of two rigid bodies
An apparatus for determining a position and orientation of first and second rigid bodies in relation to each other. The apparatus includes a light source mounted to the first rigid body, an image sensor mounted to either the first or second rigid body and positioned in a field of light, a shadow mask mounted to either the first or second rigid body and arranged in the field of light, and a computation unit configured to calculate at least one angle by evaluating a shadow image which passes the shadow mask and is detected by the image sensor. The apparatus may include a mechanical constraint mounted to the first and second rigid bodies that defines a fixed distance between the first and second rigid bodies, is stationary in relation to one of the first or second rigid body, and is variably inclinable in relation to the other. |
| US10914577B2 |
Position detecting apparatus, lens apparatus, position detecting method, and storage medium
A position detecting apparatus includes a signal detecting unit that detects a plurality of periodic signals, a correction unit configured to correct the plurality of periodic signals using a correction value to generate a plurality of correction signals, a first calculating unit configured to generate a plurality of displacement signals based on the plurality of correction signals and to calculate the position based on the plurality of displacement signals, a second calculating unit configured to calculate a reliability based on the plurality of displacement signals, and a correction value adjusting unit configured to adjust the correction value based on the reliability. The second calculating unit calculates a first reliability corresponding to a first correction value and a second reliability corresponding to a second correction value, and changes the first correction value to the second correction value when the second reliability is higher than the first reliability. |
| US10914568B2 |
Magnetic angle sensor device and method of operation
A magnetic angle sensor device and a method for operating such device is provided. The magnetic angle sensor device includes a shaft rotatable around a rotation axis; a magnetic field source coupled to the shaft; a first magnetic angle sensor configured to generate a first signal that represents a first angle based on a first diametric magnetic field from the magnetic field source applied to the first magnetic angle sensor; a second magnetic angle sensor configured to generate a second signal that represents a second angle based on a second diametric magnetic field from the magnetic field source applied to the second magnetic angle sensor; and a combining circuit configured to determine a combined rotation angle based on the first signal and on the second signal. |
| US10914567B2 |
Magnetic sensor based proximity sensing
Magnetic sensing technology can be used to detect changes, or disturbances (e.g., changes in magnetic field strength), in magnetic fields and can be used to measure the precise location/positioning of an electronic device in proximity to a magnetic source. In order to avoid interference by earth's static magnetic field, a modulated magnetic field can be used for magnetic based proximity sensing. Received modulated magnetic field signals can be demodulated to determine proximity of the sensor to the source of the modulated magnetic field. Devices such as gloves or devices with fingertip nodes based on receiving modulated magnetic fields can be used to detect user hand position. |
| US10914566B2 |
Position sensing system with an electromagnet
A position sensing system for measuring a position of a moving object includes an electromagnet configured to generate an alternating magnetic field, and a magnetic sensor configured to measure an intensity of a first magnetic field that is based on the alternating magnetic field. A controller is configured to estimate a position of the moving object based on the measured intensity of the first magnetic field. |
| US10914563B2 |
Shaped charge metal foam package
An apparatus for storing and/or shipping explosive components, such as shaped charges, is generally described. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a shielding assembly. The shielding assembly may include a shielding panel having a body made of metal foam and an aperture formed within the body. In an embodiment, the body is sandwiched between an upper and a lower layer. The shielding panel is configured to receive a shaped charge. Thus, the apparatus is capable of at least preventing and/or limiting ballistic transfer in the event of detonation of a shaped charge. |
| US10914561B2 |
Archery projectile location facility
An archery projectile locating facility comprises an elongated body. The elongated body includes a connection facility adapted to connect to the archery projectile. The elongated body includes a microcontroller. The elongated body includes a sensor facility in communication with the microcontroller and operable to detect a flight state. The elongated body includes a transmitter in communication with the microcontroller and operable to broadcast at least one data signal after the flight state has been detected. The at least one data signal includes information generated by the sensor facility. |
| US10914559B1 |
Missile, slot thrust attitude controller system, and method
The embodiments disclosed include a system comprising a missile segment having a hollow body with an external surface conforming to an external surface of a portion of a missile body. The missile segment comprises a plurality of slot thrust motor (STM) cavities arranged in the hollow body. Each STM cavity being elongated in a first direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the missile body. Each STM cavity includes a chamfered opening at one end of the STM cavity coincident with the external surface of the hollow body. The chamfered opening configured to expel a stream of a gas in a gas-flow direction which is at least one of perpendicular to and offset from the longitudinal axis. The embodiments also include a missile and method for producing a steering force. |
| US10914558B2 |
Subsonic polymeric ammunition with diffuser
The present invention provides a subsonic ammunition including a polymeric casing body; a propellant insert positioned in the propellant chamber to reduce the internal volume of the propellant chamber; a propellant disposed and confined within the propellant chamber; a primer insert positioned at the body base and in communication with the propellant chamber; a primer and diffuser disposed in the primer insert in combustible communication with the propellant; and a projectile frictionally fitted in the mouth in combustible communication with the propellant. |
| US10914557B2 |
Method, device, and system for managing a formation of electronically-embedded intelligent shields
A process for managing a formation of intelligent electronically-embedded intelligent shields includes first receiving, from a plurality of primary officer and intelligent shield pairs, first location information and pressure information measured at a pressure sensor coupled to the intelligent shield and indicative of a pressure being applied to a front and/or rear face of the intelligent shield. The received pressure information is then compared to a threshold pressure value to identify those shields exceeding the threshold. Then a particular secondary support officer is identified for aiding the particular primary officer, after which either a redeployment message is transmitted to the particular secondary support officer or an indication instruction is transmitted to the intelligent shield in the particular primary officer and intelligent shield pair. |
| US10914556B2 |
Mounting and fastening system clamp and clamp assembly
A mounting and fastening system clamp has an inboard-outboard axis, and includes a clamp inboard surface extending transversely with respect to the axis; a clamp outboard surface extending transversely with respect to the axis; a clamp outward surface extending between the inboard and outboard surfaces; a tapered inward surface extending between the inboard and outboard surfaces and tapering in an axially inboard and radially inward direction; and a rail mating inward surface extending between the inboard and outboard surfaces. |
| US10914554B2 |
Device for supporting a firearm
The invention is a device for supporting a firearm. The device comprises a body, a gripping arrangement, a fixing arrangement for the gripping arrangement and a holding arrangement for fixing the body onto the scope rail of the firearm. The body has an upper surface and a bottom surface and a first side and a second side, and on the bottom surface is a rail channel. The walls of the rail channel are configured in such a way that at least part of the scope rail can be fitted into the rail channel, and the fixing arrangement for the gripping arrangement is configured to fix the gripping arrangement into a first position where the gripping arrangement extend from the first side of the body. The first end of the gripping arrangement is configured to grip a surface when supporting the firearm. |
| US10914553B2 |
Level indicator for aiming systems
A level indicator system for an aiming system comprising a base assembly, a level assembly. The base assembly comprises a base member defining a base axis, a plate, and a support member. The level assembly comprises a level indicator defining a level axis. The base member and the plate support the support member such that a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjustable. The support member supports the level assembly such that a location of the level axis relative to the base axis is altered when a location of the plate relative to the base member is adjusted. |
| US10914545B2 |
Compressed gas gun
A compressed gas gun including a housing and a bolt movable within a passage in the housing. Movement of the bolt relative to the housing opens a flow path for firing a projectile. |
| US10914541B2 |
Magazine loader system
A loader system may include a loader including at least two pistons, each piston being translatable along a respective translation path and comprising a respective engagement surface for engaging a cartridge when translated along its respective translation path to thereby cooperatively urge the cartridge into a magazine such that the cartridge is loaded within the magazine and retained therein by feed lips of the magazine. |
| US10914539B2 |
Two piece aluminum heat sink
A heat sink includes an extruded component, a cast component, and an interface layer. The extruded component includes a first aluminum material and is configured to be coupled to a solid state light source. The cast component includes a second aluminum material overmolded onto a portion of the extruded component to form the interface layer. The interface layer is formed of at least one of the first and the second aluminum materials and abuts against and couples the extruded component to the cast component. |
| US10914538B2 |
Heat dissipation retaining structure for heat production device, installation method thereof, and wind turbine generator set
A heat dissipation retaining structure for a heat production device, an installation method thereof, and a wind turbine generator set. The heat dissipation retaining structure includes a retaining structure body for defining a middle space, and a thermal radiation absorption coating, a heat insulating material, or an infrared low-emissivity and high-reflectivity material is at least partially applied to an inner wall of the retaining structure body. The air temperature of the environment in the retaining structure is actively decreased by the foregoing structure under the conditions that noise is avoided, environmental friendliness is achieved, external power is omitted, and energy consumption is zero, thereby decreasing the temperature of the heat production device, and ensuring that the heat production device works at the allowable normal temperature for a long time. |
| US10914537B2 |
Heat exchanger with spray nozzle
An environmental control system according to an example of the present disclosure includes a heat exchanger, a ram air duct operable to provide cooling ram air to the heat exchanger, and a water extractor operable to extract water from a bleed air stream. The heat exchanger includes at least one nozzle operable to spray water from the water extractor into the ram air duct. An example heat exchanger and a method of making a heat exchanger are also disclosed. |
| US10914534B2 |
Directional antennas from fractal plasmonic surfaces
Systems according to the present disclosure provide one or more surfaces that function as power radiating surfaces for which at least a portion of the radiating surface includes or is composed of “fractal cells” placed sufficiently closed close together to one another so that a surface wave causes near replication of current present in one fractal cell in an adjacent fractal cell. The fractal cells may lie on a flat or curved sheet or layer and be composed in layers for wide bandwidth or multibandwidth transmission. The area of a surface and its number of fractals determines the gain relative to a single fractal cell. The boundary edges of the surface may be terminated resistively so as to not degrade the cell performance at the edges. Fractal plasmonic surface cards are described. |
| US10914531B2 |
Heat-sink base provided with heat-sink fin portions, method for producing same and motor provided with same
The present invention relates to a heat-sink base provided with heat-sink fin portions, it manufacturing method and a motor provided with the heat-sink base. The base is produced by pouring cast metal into a mold cavity to replace a pattern having a predetermined sublimation temperature. The base includes a preformed heat-sink member comprising a plurality of heat-sink fin portions and at least one anchor portion embedded at least partially in the pattern, and a base body comprising an enclosed base portion and a holder portion for receiving and holding the at least one anchor portion. By virtue of the invented method, the heat-sink member having an extremely thin thickness can be mounted on the base body and the overall surface area of the heat-sink base is increased considerably. |
| US10914528B2 |
High-temperature heat exchanger
This flat tube heat exchanger encompasses a closed housing, in which two tube sheets and a tube bundle, which is arranged between the tube sheets and which is supported by the tube sheets is arranged. The tube bundle comprises at least some flat tubes, which extend in longitudinal direction of the tube bundle. At their ends, the flat tubes are round and are flat in a central section. The ends of the flat tubes, which have a round cross section, can be circular or can encompass a different round shape. |
| US10914525B2 |
Side mounted refrigerant distributor in a flooded evaporator and side mounted inlet pipe to the distributor
A heat exchanger, for example a shell and tube flooded evaporator, has a refrigerant distributor that is positioned at an angle between the bottom of the shell and the sides of the shell, and includes an inlet that is welded to an inlet piping, where the inlet and inlet piping are in fluid communication with the refrigerant distributor, and are in a generally corresponding position orientation. Tubes of a tube bundles may extend proximate the bottom of the shell. |
| US10914523B2 |
Plasma furnace having lateral discharge gates
The present invention relates to a plasma furnace capable of separating and discharging different kinds of molten material, which comprises a furnace body 110; and a heating portion 140 for heating the lateral discharge gate 120, 130, wherein the furnace body comprises a melt discharge portion formed through a lower portion of the melting chamber 101 provided for accommodating molten material; and at least two lateral discharge gates 120, 130 provided at different heights capable of discharging molten material. |
| US10914518B2 |
Apparatus for distillation at cryogenic temperatures
An apparatus for distillation at cryogenic temperatures can include a cold box module comprising framing and having an upper module section and a lower module section, wherein the upper module comprises a roof; an upper column section disposed within the upper module section; a lower column section disposed within the lower module section; a plurality of support saddles attached to the upper and lower module sections that are configured to provide structural support for the upper and lower column sections when the upper and lower column sections are in a horizontal position during transportation; and means for limiting longitudinal movement of the lower column section when the lower module section is in a horizontal position during transport, wherein the means for limiting longitudinal movement are connected to the lower column section and the lower module section. |
| US10914513B1 |
Appliance mounting assembly
An appliance mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket with first and second distal arms that flare outward in opposing directions from an attachment body and couple to a panel. The mounting bracket includes a pair of coupling members that extend from the attachment body toward the panel surface and distal ends that curve inward toward one another. A self-clinching nut has an undercut, serrated clinching ring, and base. The undercut and the serrated clinching ring are disposed within an aperture defined by the attachment body. A ladder rack has first and second sides coupled via an attachment wall. The first and second sides define protrusions that engage the pair of coupling members in an interference fit. The attachment wall defines a receiving hole that aligns with the aperture assembled. A threaded fastener extends through the receiving hole and engages the self-clinching nut to fasten the ladder rack to the mounting bracket. |
| US10914508B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator that includes: a cabinet; a first door; a second door; a moving basket that includes: a basket, a moving frame that is arranged to have a first distance between the moving frame and the basket, and a bridge that couples the basket to the moving frame; a rail that is coupled to the first door and that is configured to guide the moving basket; a supporting unit that is projected from the bridge toward the rail and that supports the moving basket; a lever that, based on user manipulation, to moves between a first position and a second position, wherein the moving frame is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the lever; and a stopper that is coupled to the rail based on a position of the lever and that is configured to stop the moving basket is disclosed. |
| US10914507B2 |
Appliance bin
A refrigerated appliance is provided herein. The refrigerated appliance includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A first door is coupled to the cabinet. The first door defines a storage chamber therein. A second door is disposed on an opposing side of the first door from the cabinet. A bin is disposed within the chamber. A bracket is disposed between the first door and the bin. The bracket includes a rotatable member to rotate the bin between first and second positions. |
| US10914496B2 |
Ejector heat pump
A vapor compression system (200; 400; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000) comprises a plurality of valves (260, 262, 264; 260) controllable to define a first mode flowpath and a second mode flowpath. The first mode flowpath is sequentially through: a compressor (22); a first heat exchanger (30); a first nozzle (228; 624); and a separator (48), and then branching into: a first branch returning to the compressor; and a second branch passing through an expansion device (70) and a second heat exchanger (64) to the rejoin the flowpath between the first heat exchanger and the separator. The second mode flowpath is sequentially through: the compressor; the second heat exchanger; a second nozzle (248; 625); and the separator, and then branching into: a first branch returning to the compressor; and a second branch passing through the expansion device and first heat exchanger to the rejoin the flowpath between the first heat exchanger and the separator. |
| US10914493B2 |
Multi-stage falling particle receivers
The present disclosure is directed to multi-stage falling particle receivers and methods of falling particle heating. As the particles fall through the receiver, the particles are periodically collected and released by flow retarding devices. The periodic catch-and-release of the particles falling through the receiver reduces particle flow dispersion, increases particle opacity and solar absorption, and reduces erosion and damage to surfaces caused by direct particle impingement. |
| US10914489B2 |
Shutter structure
A shutter structure includes a rotary shaft, a shutter plate, an upper rib and at least one lower rib. The rotary shaft is provided in a cylindrical duct line. The shutter plate rotates about the rotary shaft and switches between an open state and a closed state. The shutter plate has a peripheral edge portion, a curved portion, and a shutter plate shaft portion. The peripheral edge portion includes an upper shielding plate and two lower shielding plates. The lower shielding plates are located symmetrically to each other with respect to a center line. The center line is perpendicular to the shutter plate shaft portion. When the shutter plate is in the closed state, the upper shielding plate comes into contact with the upper rib from an upstream side, and the lower shielding plates come into contact with the at least one lower rib from a downstream side. |
| US10914486B2 |
Air conditioner system and a control method for the same
The present disclosure provides an air conditioner system and a control method for the same. The air conditioner system includes: a refrigeration system. A first port of a second four-way valve is connected to a pipeline between the first four-way valve and the indoor heat exchanger, and a second port of a second four-way valve is connected to a first position in a pipeline between the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger. A first port of the first passage of an auxiliary heat exchanger is in communication with a fourth port of the second four-way valve, and a second port of the first passage is connected to a second position in a pipeline between the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger. |
| US10914478B2 |
Portable energy generation and humidity control system
A portable energy generation and humidity control system includes an engine and a humidity control system within a portable frame. The engine includes two containers in communication through a connecting arm having a central hollow bore. A volume of a low boiling point liquid is disposed in the bottom container, and a wire coil extends along the connecting arm. A buoyant permanent magnet is disposed in the central hollow bore. An active heat exchanger is capable of transferring heat to and removing heat from the bottom container. The active heat exchanger includes at least one internal heat exchanger portion and at least one external heat exchanger portion in communication with the internal heat exchanger portion. A humidity control system is supported within the portable frame and is in communication with the engine. The humidity control system and the engine maintain a desired humidity level in the ambient environment. |
| US10914476B2 |
Method for sequencing compressor operation based on space humidity
A multi-circuit refrigeration system includes a first plurality of compressors, a second plurality of compressors, and a control panel. The control panel is configured to receive an input related to humidity from a humidity sensor or humidistat. Based on the input, the control panel is configured to sequence operation of the first plurality of compressors and the second plurality of compressors between a balanced mode and a clustered mode. In the balanced mode, a first compressor of the first plurality of compressors and a first compressor of second plurality of compressors are energized before a second compressor of the first plurality of compressors or a second compressor of the second plurality of compressors is energized. In the clustered mode, the first compressor and the second compressor of the first plurality of compressors are energized before the first compressor or the second compressor of the second plurality of compressors is energized. |
| US10914469B2 |
Adjustable gas grill burner and method of making and using the same
Adjustable gas grill burners are disclosed. Methods of making and using adjustable gas grill burners are also disclosed. |
| US10914467B2 |
Method and apparatus for reheat steam temperature control of oxy-fired boilers
Method and system for adjusting a measured reheat outlet steam temperature (“RPV”) to approximate a reheat outlet steam temperature setpoint (“RSP”) in a boiler. An RPV is compared to an RSP. If the RPV is less than the RSP and a position of a fuel nozzle tilt (“TILTPV”) is below a high limit of the fuel nozzle tilt (“TILTHIGH”), the TILTPV is increased while a flow rate of a secondary flue gas recirculation (“SFGRPV”) is kept constant. If the RPV is less than the RSP and the TILTPV is at the TILTHIGH, the SFGRPV is increased. If the RPV is greater than the RSP and the SFGRPV is greater than a low limit of flow rate of the SFGR (“SFGRLOW”), the SFGRPV is decreased, while the TILTPV is kept constant. If the RPV is greater than the RSP and the SFGRPV is at the SFGRLOW, the TILTPV is decreased. |
| US10914466B2 |
Method for operating a heating boiler and heating boiler for carrying out said method (variants)
A method for operating a heating boiler and variant embodiments thereof are proposed. A working fluid is heated in the heating boiler consisting of at least two chambers by the heat of at least one heat carrier, and, by means of at least one of the heat exchangers in the heating boiler, a change in the temperature of the heat carrier in relation to the working fluid in the chambers is realized by supplying a more greatly heated heat carrier to the chambers containing a more greatly heated working fluid and, correspondingly, supplying a less greatly heated heat carrier to the chambers containing a less greatly heated working fluid, and, after heating, the working fluid is conducted out of the chamber via at least one channel or valve for use. The technical result is an increase in the efficiency of the heat recovering. |
| US10914463B1 |
Cordless LED headlight and control thereof
A wireless headlight assembly for attachment to an eyewear frame is disclosed. The wireless headlight assembly comprises a battery pod containing a battery connected to a lower housing element, which controls the application of power from the battery to an attached headlight assembly containing a headlight. |
| US10914462B2 |
Systems and methods for lighting fixtures
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls. |
| US10914461B2 |
Device to support string lights
A device to support string lights, the device including a base member configured with a slot structured to receive a supporting band, and at least one support member extending away from the base member and configured to receive and support a portion of string lights. |
| US10914459B2 |
LED rack system
An LED rack system for a troffer retrofit has a rail structure with a front rail, rear rail, right rail, and a left rail. The left rail is spaced apart from and parallel to the right rail. The front rail is spaced apart from and parallel to the rear rail. The rear rail is connected to the right rail and the left rail. The front rail is connected to the right rail and the real rail. A reflector is mounted to the rail structure. The reflector includes a reflector planar portion. The reflector planar portion has column supports and row supports. The column supports and the row supports are formed as linear intersecting protrusions from the planar portion. |
| US10914457B1 |
Bracket for mounting a cover in a lighting unit
A bracket for mounting a cover to a lighting unit. The bracket includes a mounting portion and a supporting portion that are pivotally connected together. The mounting portion includes a support surface to contact against and support the cover. The supporting portion is movable relative to the mounting portion between an open position away from the mounting portion and a closed position in proximity to the mounting portion to support the cover over the lighting unit. A lock includes a first arm on the mounting portion and a second arm on the supporting portion. The first and second arms are positioned to engage together to secure the supporting portion in the closed position. |
| US10914456B2 |
Mounting system for magnetic installation of a rimless finishing section
A mounting system includes an upper collar, a first lower collar that is configured to magnetically couple a rimmed finishing section to a luminaire, and a second lower collar that is configured to magnetically couple a rimless finishing section to the recessed luminaire. The first lower collar is removably coupled to the upper collar when the rimmed finishing section is to be coupled to the recessed luminaire, and the second lower collar is removably coupled to the upper collar when the rimless finishing section is to be coupled to the recessed luminaire. |
| US10914455B2 |
Light fixture having flexible shroud
A light fixture includes a flexible shroud, an outer housing, and a light source within a light engine. The light engine couples within the outer housing so as to define a gap between the light engine and an inner perimeter of the outer housing. The flexible shroud forms at least first and second edge portions. The light engine couples with the first edge portion, and the inner perimeter of the outer housing couples with the second edge portion, so that the flexible shroud covers at least part of the gap. A shroud for a light fixture may include a flexible shroud that defines one or more edges. The shroud may include one or more coupling features along the one or more edges. The flexible shroud may form a thickness variation at the coupling feature, to engage a corresponding coupling feature of a light fixture. |
| US10914450B2 |
Lamp shade structure and lamp
A lamp shade structure and a lamp are provided. The lamp shade structure includes a main body and light guide structures. The main body has a concave surface and an outer surface opposite to the concave surface. The light guide structures are disposed on the concave surface or the outer surface, in which each of the light guide structures has a central thickness and a peripheral thickness, and the central thickness is smaller than the peripheral thickness. |
| US10914447B2 |
Optical wave guided daytime running lights
A vehicle lamp includes a lens that has spaced apart first and second surfaces that extend to terminate at an edge. The first surface provides an exterior face of the lamp. The second surface provides an interior that contains the edge. The edge is oriented to supply a reflected light from the exterior face back through the exterior face. A light is arranged near the first surface opposite the interior. The light is configured to selectively shine light into the lens from outside the interior and supplement the reflected light. |
| US10914439B2 |
Light fixture, preferably for stage
A light fixture, preferably for stage, is provided with a source assembly configured to generate a light beam mainly along an emission direction; and with at least a first optical assembly arranged downstream of the source assembly along the emission direction; the first optical assembly comprising at least one mixing device configured to mix the light beam passing through it; the mixing device comprising an optical mixing element and a moving device configured to move the optical mixing element between a position of non-interference with the light beam emitted by the source assembly and at least one position of interference with the light beam emitted by the source assembly. |
| US10914438B2 |
LED light linear strip, mounting structure and clip assembly
A system and method comprised of an LED light strip whose electrically insulating core structure is somewhat flexible and elastic and whose alternating light producing sections and narrower clip sections have a top side containing LED elements and control signals and an underside containing a high capacity voltage bus, and a three sided mounting structure where an installed LED light strip is the fourth side with LED elements facing out and the voltage bus protected inside, and a clip system of two halves which affix to each other around a narrower clip section with a lower half connecting electrically to the voltage bus under the narrower clip section and installing in one side of the mounting structure and an upper half connecting electrically to control signals on the top half of the narrower clip section and installing in the other side of the mounting structure. |
| US10914433B2 |
Portable lantern light with multiple operating modes
A portable lantern light is configured to be operated in a range of selectable operational modes to provide flexible illumination solutions in both stationary and portable situations. The lantern light includes an elongated central body with a plurality of external longitudinal ribs, longitudinal channels positioned between a pair of external ribs, a lighting element residing within the channel, and a lens overlying the lighting element that acts as a primary optic. A power source that includes a battery cartridge is removably inserted within a receiver of the central body. The lantern light includes an operating mode selector assembly to control which lighting elements are illuminated during operation of the portable lantern light, and a luminosity selector assembly to selectively control the lumen output (brightness) of the lighting elements. The lantern light also includes a retractable stabilization assembly that can be deployed to stabilize the light on a support surface. |
| US10914425B2 |
Combination valve assembly with actuatable overfill relief
An exemplary embodiment of a combination valve assembly comprises a valve housing, an overpressure vent valve, a fill valve and a movable liquid overfill seal. The valve housing includes a longitudinal axis. The overpressure vent valve relieves excess pressure from the tank to which the assembly is affixed. The fill valve includes a fill valve pin actuatable between an open and closed configuration. The overfill seal is movable between a fluid sealing position and a fluid releasing position, and is elastically biased toward its fluid sealing position. In its fluid sealing position, the overfill seal prevents liquid from escaping the tank through the dip tube and outward of the valve assembly. Actuation of the fill valve pin toward its open position and movement of the overfill seal toward its fluid releasing position are preferably configured to both occur in the same direction, which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10914424B2 |
Service device and method for using a multi-component insulating gas during maintenance of electrical switchgear systems
A service device for a multi-component insulating gas for use during maintenance of electrical switchgear systems comprising a compressor with a downstream condenser, a storage container, the service device is connected to a system space, and the compressor compresses the insulating gas during removal from the system space, all components of the insulating gas remain in the compressor in a gaseous state, the condenser is controlled by a controller so a condensation of the insulating gas occurs first in the storage container, a storage heating device is provided for the storage container, during filling of the system space the storage heating device heats the insulating gas to a temperature above the critical temperature of the insulating gas, wherein, a line heating device is provided which at least partially heats the pipeline between the storage container and the system space and/or heats elements in the pipeline. |
| US10914423B2 |
Apparatus and method for liquid condition assessment for a multimode operational system
The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for liquid condition assessment in a liquid lubrication system for a work system operable in at least two different modes, the method comprising measuring monitored liquid condition data, determining a current operating mode of the work system, then based on the current operating mode, selecting a corresponding model, modeling corresponding simulated liquid condition data based on the model, assessing the liquid condition by comparing the monitored liquid condition data with the simulated liquid condition data, and providing a normally distributed data set for the liquid condition assessment. |
| US10914422B2 |
Grease discharge device
A grease discharge device includes a motor, a plunger, a grease supply unit, a pump, a check valve, and a relief valve. The plunger reciprocates by driving of the motor. The grease supply unit supplies grease to a forward movement side with respect to a backward movement side dead center of the plunger. The pump performs a discharge behavior of the grease by the reciprocation of the plunger. The check valve is disposed at a downstream side with respect to a forward movement side dead center of the plunger in a discharge path of the grease inside the pump. The relief valve is disposed between a supply portion of the grease by the grease supply unit and the check valve. The relief valve releases the grease inside the discharge path to the grease supply unit side according to a pressure rise inside the discharge path. |
| US10914421B2 |
Push-button grease gun barrel and method of use
A grease gun is provided comprising a body having a reservoir bore with a plurality of grooves; a grease reservoir is in communication with the reservoir bore and has a reservoir groove on an outside surface of the reservoir. A retention fastener is received by a groove and is in operational engagement with the reservoir groove to removably retain the reservoir. The retention fastener may be connected to a fastener bracket via an aperture. The bracket is connected to a push-button via a connection mechanism. The grease reservoir may be removed or mounted to the connection aperture by exerting force on the button which transfers the force to the bracket via the connection mechanism. The force causes movement of the bracket along the aperture which deforms the retention fastener to allow the grease reservoir to be mounted/removed. |
| US10914419B2 |
Camera system using stabilizing gimbal
Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera. |
| US10914416B2 |
Cured in place pipe system having integrated thermoplastic with improved melt-flow characteristics
A Cured In Place Pipe System includes a tubular substrate constructed of needle-punched fibers of carbon, aramid and thermoplastic. The tubular structure defines a longitudinal channel running along the length. Within the channel is an air bladder, preferably including an air duct. The tubular substrate is enclosed within a loose-fitting protective film. The tube is preferably constructed with multiple overlapping layers that aren't permanently bound, thereby allowing for circumferential expansion to accommodate various host pipe sizes, shapes, and configurations. The integrated thermoplastic has a melt/flow point of approximately 300-342° F., a cure point of approximately 330-370° F., and bonding point of approximately 372-412° F. at approximately 5-20 psi. |
| US10914410B2 |
Non-metallic cabling continuous oil pipe
A non-metallic cabling continuous oil pipe, relating to the technical field of oil mining in oil fields, is disclosed. Said oil pipe includes an inner liner tube, the inner liner tube which is used to form a passageway for medium transportation. An outer wall of the inner liner tube is provided with a cable embedded layer and a protection sleeve in sequence, the cable embedded layer including cables and a plurality of reinforcement belts. The reinforcement belts are used to resist torsional deformation and to bear an axial tension. The protection sleeve is used to prevent the cables from being worn. |
| US10914409B2 |
Use of semi-aromatic copolyamide for transporting refrigerant fluid
Provided is a method for heating or cooling a liquid or a body by means of a vapor compression circuit containing a heat transfer fluid. The vapor compression circuit element includes at least one layer that includes copolyamide of formula X/10.T/Y, where the structural variables are described herein. |
| US10914407B2 |
Adjustable riser support assembly
Example aspects of riser support assembly and a method for adjusting a riser support assembly are disclosed. The riser support assembly can comprise a riser support pipe and a mount extending from a side of the riser support pipe, the mount configured to engage a mounting surface and to selectively adjust a height of the riser support assembly relative to the mounting surface. |
| US10914398B2 |
Servo spool valve
A spool valve arrangement comprising a spool arranged for linear movement within a bore to regulate flow of fluid through the bore according to the linear position of the spool relative to the bore, the spool having an end arranged to be engaged, in use, by a drive member to cause the linear movement, the spool valve arrangement further comprising a sliding block component moveably attached to the spool end and arranged to engage with the drive member, in use, such that the drive member engages with the spool end via the sliding block component and the sliding block component moves relative to the spool to compensate for non-linear movement of the drive member. |
| US10914395B1 |
Low profile solenoid cartridge valve with replaceable spool
A low profile solenoid cartridge valve with replaceable spool preferably includes a valve body, a valve spool, a spool return spring, a solenoid coil, a solenoid plunger and plunger return spring. The valve body includes a spool body, a solenoid body and a threaded manifold end. A spool inner diameter is sized to receive the valve spool. The valve spool includes a chamfered neck. A plunger bore is formed through the solenoid body to receive the solenoid plunger. The solenoid coil includes a coil body and an electrical connector. A solenoid counter bore is formed in the solenoid body to receive the coil body. A chamfered slot is formed on one end of the solenoid plunger. The chamfered slot engages the chamfered neck of the valve spool and forces the valve spool upward to open a flow path in a valve manifold. |
| US10914391B2 |
Backflow prevention and method of manufacture
A backflow prevention assembly is disclosed including a backflow prevention valve having a valve housing including a valve inlet end and a valve outlet end; a spool spacer of predetermined length having a first end and a second end; an inlet shut-off valve; and an outlet shut-off valve, wherein the spool spacer extends between the backflow prevention valve and one of the inlet shut-off valve and the outlet shut-off valve. The entire assembly, including the backflow prevention valve, the spool spacer, the inlet shut-off valve, and the outlet shut-off valve, is a certified assembly, certified by a certifying authority prior to installation. Methods of manufacturing a backflow prevention assembly and replacing a backflow prevention assembly are also disclosed. |
| US10914390B2 |
Fluid valve assembly including valve body with seal retention features
A fluid valve includes a valve body, and a valve plug disposed in the valve body. The valve body includes a base and a cylindrical sidewall that together define a valve plug chamber. The valve body includes valve ports. The valve plug is rotatable relative to the valve body about a rotational axis. The valve plug supports an annular seal in such a way that, a) for certain orientations of the valve plug with respect to the valve body, the seal abuts and inner surface of the sidewall and provides a fluid-tight seal between the valve plug and the valve body, and b) during rotation of the valve plug relative to the valve body, the seal is moved relative to the valve body along a circular path. At least one of the valve ports includes a guiding feature that guides the seal along the circular path. |
| US10914388B2 |
Press type valve core
A press type valve core has a case, a pressing structure, a stem seat and a valve stem, wherein, the pressing structure is configured on one end of the case, and the other end of the case is communicated with a water supply pipe, the case is formed with two water outlets on its two ends, and the internal portion of the case is formed with first and second cavities, the stem seat is configured inside the case, the valve stem is configured inside the second cavity, and the valve stem is pivoted on the stem seat, to shift between the blocked and communicated state of the flow path between the first cavity and the second cavity. The valve stem uses a plurality of supporting wings to avoid biased abrasion and wearing between the valve stem and the stem seat, and to enhance reliability in controlling the flow path. |
| US10914387B2 |
Rotary control valve having a clamped valve seat
A rotary valve is provided for use in highly corrosive and abrasive applications. The valve includes a valve body and an adapter coupled to one end of the valve body, thereby defining an inlet, an outlet, and a valve interior in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The valve also includes a floating ball element pivotably mounted in the valve interior via a valve stem to control fluid flow through the valve, a first valve seat movably disposed in the valve interior, and a second valve seat removably disposed in the valve interior. The first valve seat is biased toward the ball element to sealingly engage a first portion of the ball element. The second valve seat is configured to sealingly engage a second portion of the ball element and is clamped between a surface of the valve body and a surface of the adapter. |
| US10914386B2 |
Method of controlling a gate valve
An object of the invention is to provide a method of controlling a gate valve that operates the gate valve in a short time while suppressing vibration of the valve body. A method of controlling a gate valve provided on an opening of a chamber, wherein the gate valve includes a valve body that opens and closes so as to close the opening of a chamber, a valve seat provided on the edge of the opening to which the valve body is pressed, and a sealing material for sealing between the valve body and the valve seat. The invented method is characterized in that, in moving the valve body to the open position from the closed position where the valve body is pressed against the valve seat with the sealing material compressed, the valve body is made to stop temporarily for a predetermined time at the position immediately before the compressed sealing material is pulled apart or immediately after pulled apart in the opening movement of the valve body. |
| US10914384B2 |
Method for refurbishing an assembly of a machine
A method for refurbishing an assembly having a first component and a second component is provided. The first component has a fore portion welded to the second component and a flared aft portion in proximity with the second component. The method includes processing the assembly such that the flared aft portion and a part of the fore portion proximal to the flared aft portion of the first component is subject to peening until the flared aft portion is plastically deformed from an initial position to a desired final position with respect to the second component. |
| US10914381B2 |
Hydraulic rotor brake with additional fire barrier
New methods and devices are described that are aimed at preventing the outbreak of fire in a hydraulic rotor brake. These methods and devices can be used in the rotor brake of a helicopter and comprise a first and second seal, with a drain groove positioned in between these two seals to drain leaked fluid away from the hot parts of the brake. In the brakes described, the second seal is positioned closer to the heat sink of the brake than the first seal. The drain groove is also connected via a channel or channels to a drain outlet or outlets. |
| US10914379B2 |
Dust cover
A dust cover is provided that is attached to a ball joint in which a spherical portion in a stud having the spherical portion and a shaft is accommodated in a socket and a knuckle is fastened into the shaft and is provided with a large diameter opening fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the socket, a small diameter opening attached to the shaft part of the stud, and a film portion connecting the large diameter opening and the small diameter opening. The small diameter opening is provided with a seal portion in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the shaft and a contact portion in close contact with the knuckle. In the contact portion, a foreign matter discharge groove discharging external foreign matter which tends to accumulate on the small diameter opening to the outside are formed. |
| US10914378B2 |
Roller-gear shift by wire parking system
A shift by wire parking system includes a park gear including a gear body and a plurality of teeth. The teeth are circumferentially spaced from one another. The park gear defines a plurality of void spaces between each pair of the plurality of teeth. The shift by wire parking system includes a circumferential body sized to fit inside each of the plurality of void spaces to lock a position of the park gear. The circumferential body is movable towards and away from the park gear between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the disengaged position, the circumferential body is disposed outside each of the plurality of void spaces, thereby allowing the park gear to rotate. In the engaged position, the circumferential body is disposed inside one of the void spaces to lock the position of the park gear. |
| US10914376B2 |
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission that includes a lubricating oil supply source that supplies lubricating oil; a plurality of friction engagement elements that can attain a plurality of shift speeds according to combinations of the friction engagement elements to be engaged simultaneously; a plurality of hydraulic servos that engage and disengage the plurality of friction engagement elements according to whether an oil pressure is supplied thereto or not; and a rotary shaft that can transmit power. |
| US10914375B2 |
Control device of vehicle
In a control device of a vehicle including a first power transmission path transmitting a power through a belt-type continuously variable transmission and a second power transmission path transmitting a power through a reduction gear mechanism in parallel between an input shaft and an output shaft and including a dog clutch in series with the reduction gear mechanism in the second power transmission path, when the dog clutch is in an engagement transition state and a rotational speed change of the output shaft is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the engagement transition state of the dog clutch is canceled to release the dog clutch. |
| US10914374B2 |
Shape-memory alloy shift element for an automatic transmission
A friction shifting element includes a plurality of first friction plates. A plurality of second friction plates is interleaved with the plurality of first friction plates. The friction shifting element also includes an actuating plate. A shape-memory alloy shifter is configured for moving the actuating plate along an axial direction between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. The actuating plate compresses the plurality of first friction plates and the plurality of second friction plates together when the actuating plate is in the engaged configuration. |
| US10914370B2 |
Gearshift assembly
A gearshift assembly comprises a base and a shift lever having an overmoulded ball portion comprising a pattern of recesses having straight side walls. A socket is fixed in the base and shaped to receive the ball portion of the shift lever. The socket has a sidewall with an inner surface forming part of a sphere to provide a pivotal mounting for the ball portion for pivotal movement of the shift lever over a pivotal movement range. Vertical slots in the sidewall which have parallel vertical side edges that are open at their upper ends to allow a sidewall portion between adjacent vertical slots to elastically flex outwardly during insertion of the ball portion into the socket. The pattern of recesses of the ball portion is arranged such that all sidewalls are inclined with respect to side edges of the vertical slots over the pivotal movement range. |
| US10914365B2 |
Ball screw spline
A ball screw spline with reduced size and weight includes: a shaft formed in such a manner that a helical ball screw groove and a straight ball spline groove intersect each other; a ball screw nut having a helical ball screw groove facing the ball screw groove in the shaft, the ball screw nut being configured to allow recirculating a screw ball fitting in the ball screw groove in the shaft; and a ball spline outer race having a straight ball spline groove facing the ball spline groove in the shaft, the ball spline outer race being configured to allow recirculating a spline ball fitting in the ball spline groove in the shaft. The ball screw groove in the shaft is made as deep as or deeper than the ball spline groove in the shaft, and the screw ball is made smaller in diameter than the spline ball. |
| US10914363B2 |
Slider for an actuator
A slider for an actuator, the slider comprises a driving plate that moves under a driving force of a driving unit of the actuator, and a linkage lever channel arranged in the driving plate. A sliding track channel is disposed inside the driving plate, and the slider is sleeved on a sliding track of the actuator through the sliding track channel. When the slider moves along the sliding track of the actuator, a component to be driven is driven to move together. The slider for the actuator of the application has simple assembly process, convenient and quick assembly method, and can be applied to connecting different kinds of components to be driven to meet different user's requirements. |
| US10914361B2 |
Multi-gear torquer
Disclosed is a multi-gear torquer with end covers on both sides of the casing. An input shaft and an output shaft are respectively arranged at the center of the two end covers. A sun gear is fixed on the input shaft and moves along a planet gear engaged in the transmission mechanism. The planet gear meshes with a gear ring and moves around the sun gear, then the planet gear drives the turntable centrally fixed with the output shaft connected to the load end. The multi-gear torquer disclosed herein has the following advantages: large output torque and high mechanical efficiency, and it can be used as power transmission equipment for a car or a train and used as other mechanical transmission equipment. |
| US10914360B2 |
Toothed belt for a movable roof element of a vehicle, system for a vehicle roof, and method for producing a toothed belt for a movable roof element
A toothed belt for a movable roof element of a vehicle which may have a toothed belt body made of plastic, a coupling element, and an interface of the toothed belt, which interface is formed by the coupling element, for coupling to the movable roof element, wherein—the coupling element and the toothed belt body are coupled to each other in a form fitting manner. |
| US10914359B2 |
Fixture for sticking balance blocks to surface of hub
A fixture for sticking balance blocks to the surface of a hub includes a base, in which a fixed plate is welded to one side of the upper end of the base, a slide rail butted to the fixed plate is connected to the other side of the base by bolts, a sliding block is connected to the slide rail in a sliding manner, the middle positions of the fixed plate and the sliding block are respectively connected with a first roller and a second roller of the same type by bearings, each of the first roller and the second roller is sleeved with a rubber sleeve of the same specification, and a support table is mounted under the base. |
| US10914355B2 |
Bushings for damping vibrations in a vehicle
Bushings and methods of manufacturing bushings to be used in a chassis of a vehicle or the like for damping and absorbing vibrations, oscillations, and noise are provided. In one implementation, a method of manufacturing a bushing includes the steps of positioning a flexible member around a cylindrical outer surface of a rigid inner member having a cylindrical inner surface or solid core and positioning an outer member having a cylindrical inner surface around the flexible member. The method also includes the step of clamping a cylindrical outer surface of the outer member to form an indentation in the cylindrical outer surface of the outer member, thereby deforming the flexible member. This method may be executed to create a bushing having certain axial, radial, and torsional stiffness. |
| US10914351B2 |
Opposed piston type disc brake
In this disc brake, a pair of brake pads has recesses in the outer peripheral surfaces thereof. A pad spring has a first pressing section extending axially and provided to a base, the first pressing section pressing, toward the trailing side, a first section to be pressed which is provided on the trailing-side side surface of side surfaces which form the recess of a brake pad—and which are raised outward in the radial direction of a rotor. Also, the pad spring has a second pressing section extending axially and provided to the base, the second pressing section—pressing radially inward on the bottom surface of the recess of each of the pair of brake pads, the bottom surface being a second section to be pressed which is provided on an outer peripheral section. |
| US10914350B2 |
Opposed-piston type disc brake device
An opposed-piston type disc brake includes a guide cylinder extending axially inward from an opening edge portion of a cylinder in which an outer displacement member of a thrust generating mechanism is disposed is provided in an inner body of a caliper at an axial inner side portion of the inner body. A clamp base portion of a clamp member of a parking mechanism portion includes a housing hole opened to an axial outer side of the clamp base portion in which an inner side displacement member of the thrust generating member is disposed. A guide cylinder extending axially inward from an opening edge portion of the cylinder is fitted into the housing hole so as to relatively move in the axial direction, to form a first guide portion which supports the clamp member so that the clamp member is displaced relative to the cylinder in the axial direction. |
| US10914348B2 |
Control system and method for a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission
A vehicle control system in a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission (CVT) system with a clutch mechanism modulates a torque capacity of the clutch mechanism. The CVT system in the vehicle further includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley and a CVT belt for transmitting a torque to wheels from a power source rotatably connected with an input shaft. The clutch mechanism includes a forward (FWD) clutch between the power source and a CVT pulley assembly. The vehicle control system detects a wheel slip of the CVT system and controls a torque capacity of the FWD clutch, and the system is configured for avoiding a slip of the CVT belt by dissipating a spike torque generated by the wheel slip. |
| US10914336B2 |
Fastening clip assembly
A fastening clip assembly is configured to securely connect to a component, and may include at least one engagement member that is configured to securely engage a portion of the component. The engagement member(s) may include an angle-compensating surface that is configured to allow the fastening clip assembly to securely connect to the component over a range of angles. |
| US10914333B2 |
Suspension assembly
A suspension assembly (10) comprises a support member (12) for supporting an article, an elongate substantially flat strip (14), and a securing arrangement (16). The support member (12) defines an opening (24) through which the strip (14) can be Inserted. The strip (14) defines a plurality of apertures (26). The securing arrangement (16) includes a securing member (18) receivable through a selected one of the apertures (26) in the strip (14) to secure the support member (12) to the strip (14). |
| US10914330B1 |
Fastener for inflatable articles
An inflatable article fastener apparatus includes two lengths of flexible cord. First and second locking structures are connected to the two lengths of flexible cord, wherein the first and second locking structures are located at a spaced distance apart from one another on the two lengths of flexible cord. An eyelet portion is formed between the first and second locking structures and at least one non-eyelet portion is formed outside of the first and second locking structure. An end of the at least one non-eyelet portion is insertable through the eyelet portion to form a collapsible loop capable of constricting a neck of an inflatable article positioned within the collapsible loop. A locked position of the collapsible loop is achieved when the first locking structure is pulled through the eyelet portion. |
| US10914329B2 |
Attachment apparatuses and associated methods of use and manufacture
A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth. |
| US10914321B2 |
Fan blade with replaceable microparticle filter element
An air filtering device with a replaceable microparticle filter element consists of a rotating blade member, an air filtering panel, a first set of vortex generators, a second set of vortex generators, a receiving channel, and a positioning aperture. The air filtering panel is secured in the positioning aperture that traverses through the rotating blade member. The rotating blade member consists of a fixed end, a free end, a structural body, a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. The structural body extends in between the fixed end, the free end, the leading edge, and the trailing edge. Both the first and second set of vortex generators are mounted onto the top surface and along the leading edge for filtering efficiency purposes. |
| US10914320B2 |
Additive manufacturing process grown integrated torsional damper mechanism in gas turbine engine blade
A blade is provided for a gas turbine engine. The blade includes an airfoil portion with at least one internal cavity and a damper located within the internal cavity. The damper includes a cantilever spring arm. A fan blade is provided for a gas turbine engine. The fan blade includes an airfoil portion with at least one internal cavity; and a damper located within the internal cavity. The damper includes a cantilever spring arm that terminates with a rub surface pad adjacent to a friction bridge between a concave pressure side and a convex suction side of the airfoil portion. A method is also provided for damping a blade of a gas turbine engine. The method includes deflecting a cantilever spring arm to contact a rub surface pad with a friction bridge between a concave pressure side and a convex suction side of an airfoil portion of the blade. |
| US10914317B2 |
Centrifugal fan
A centrifugal fan that is light in weight and has a structure that restrains vibration are provided. The centrifugal fan includes a resin upper casing, a resin lower casing, an impeller, a motor, and a circuit board. The impeller, the motor and the circuit board are housed between the resin upper casing and the resin lower casing. Radial ribs and a concentric ribs for reinforcing are formed at a bottom surface of a concave part of the lower casing. Resin pins are provided in a standing manner at these rib parts, and the circuit board is fixed to the lower casing by the resin pins. |
| US10914314B2 |
Modular fan assembly
A modular fan assembly includes a center hub assembly and a first blade attached to the center hub assembly. The center hub assembly includes a first plate and a second plate each having an outer edge and a planar capture surface. The planar capture surfaces of the second plate is arranged parallel to the planar capture surface of the first plate. The first blade includes a mounting pad and a working portion. The mounting pad has opposite, parallel planar surfaces positioned in contact with the respective planar capture surfaces of the first and second plates. The working portion extends beyond the outer edges of the first and second plates. A thickness of the first blade is smaller proximate the outer edge of the first plate than at the mounting pad to create a first gap between the first blade and the first plate at the outer edge. |
| US10914313B2 |
Heat dissipation blade and heat dissipation fan
A heat dissipation fan including a hub and a plurality of heat dissipation blades is provided. The heat dissipation blades are arranged around the periphery of the hub. Each of the heat dissipation blades includes a curved surface body and a flow guiding portion. The curved surface body has a pressure bearing surface and a negative pressing surface opposite to the pressure bearing surface. The flow guiding portion is connected to the curved surface body. The flow guiding portion has a concave surface and a convex surface opposite to the concave surface, wherein the concave surface is recessed in the pressure bearing surface and the convex surface protrudes outward from the negative pressing surface. |
| US10914306B2 |
Stator assembly for a progressive cavity pump or a progressive cavity motor as well as method for manufacturing and repairing the same
A stator assembly for a progressive cavity pump or a progressive cavity motor includes connectors for connecting functional elements and at least one stator, the stator including an outer pipe as well as a lining subject to wear which is disposed inside the outer pipe, the at least one stator being disposed between the connectors such that a cavity extending across the entire stator assembly for housing a rotor is created. Between at least one of the connectors and at least one stator adjacent thereto and/or between adjacent stators an adhesion region is provided, whereby in the adhesion region an adhesive is disposed in such a way that between the at least one connector and the at least one stator adjacent thereto and/or between said respectively adjacent stators a substance-to-substance connection is created. |
| US10914305B2 |
Thermistor flow path
A fluid pump includes a pump element in communication with an inlet and an outlet. Rotation of the pump element generates a suction at the inlet and pressure at the outlet. The suction and pressure cooperate to move a fluid through a fluid path. An accessory fluid path is in communication with the inlet and outlet. The accessory fluid path includes a thermistor in communication with the accessory fluid path. The thermistor monitors a temperature of the fluid within the accessory fluid path. |
| US10914304B2 |
Pneumatic timing valve
A pneumatic timing valve includes a spool and seal system having a first seal cartridge and a spool. The first seal cartridge has an annular body with radial ports. The spool is positioned within the first seal cartridge and movable between a first and second position. The spool has a central bore and radial ports that intersect the central bore. The radial ports of the spool complement the radial ports of the seal cartridge. The seal cartridge radial ports, the spool radial ports, and the central bore of the spool define fluid flow passages. |
| US10914303B2 |
Irrigation system booster pump assembly with variable frequency drive and axial flux motor
An irrigation system broadly comprising a number of irrigation spans, an end gun, an end gun booster pump assembly having a booster pump and a booster pump motor, and a control system including a system controller and a variable frequency drive (VFD) for controlling the end gun pump motor. The system controller determines a desired end gun throw magnitude according to sensor inputs, irrigation system location information, user inputs, and/or other data and sends to the VFD a signal representative of an instruction to increase or decrease an electrical motor input for the booster pump motor. The VFD effects a booster pump motor speed via the electrical motor input so that the booster pump steps up water pressure to the end gun according to the desired end gun throw magnitude. |
| US10914299B2 |
Diaphragm pump comprising dust suction from below
A diaphragm pump for pneumatic high-pressure delivery of 1 to 10 MPa of fluidised dusts, in which filling occurs from below via pneumatic suction by hydraulic reciprocating movement of the diaphragm and also by applying a negative pressure. The dust is held in a loosened fluidised state over the entire pump operation, wherein the high-pressure gas requirement is low. A drive of the diaphragm pump by a hydraulic pressure intensifier and multiple diaphragm pumps are operated in a phase-displaced manner with respect to each other. A dust delivery system which uses the diaphragm pump is operated with a low drive power. |
| US10914298B2 |
Structure of fixing bearing of air compressor
A structure of fixing a bearing of an air compressor, the air compressor contains: a base, a cylinder, and a transmission mechanism. The base includes multiple positioning orifices, and one of the multiple positioning orifices accommodates a bearing. The cylinder is integrally connected with the base and includes an air storage chamber. The transmission mechanism actuates a piston to move in the cylinder reciprocatingly, thus producing compressed air. The first ring of the bearing is non-circular, and a shape of the one positioning orifice of the base corresponds to the first ring so as to avoid an idle rotation of the bearing in the one positioning orifice of the base or a removal of the bearing from the second positioning orifice. |
| US10914297B2 |
Mobile-automatic power supply for sump pump
A mobile power supply device and method for energizing a sump pump in a sump pit during a power outage, and a mobile power supply device and method for energizing a sump pump secured to a bottom portion of the device. The device includes an enclosure similar to a dolly that is manufactured from plastic or similar non-electrically conductive material to minimize weight to enable the manual lifting and pulling of the mobile power supply device, and to promote safety by reducing the chance of an electrical short circuit when supplying electrical power to a sump pump. The enclosure includes a carrying handle and a relatively large dolly handle that cooperate with castors attached to a bottom portion or bottom surface of the enclosure. The castors promote manual movement of the device upon a substantially horizontal surface or up and/or down stairs leading to a sump pump in a sump pump well or pit in a basement. |
| US10914296B2 |
Motor operated compressor
A motor operated compressor includes a drive motor and a rotary shaft coupled to the rotor. A first scroll disposed on one side of the drive motor is eccentrically coupled to and orbitally moved by the rotary shaft. A second scroll faces the first scroll and is coupled to the first scroll to form a compression chamber. A hollow portion is formed inside the rotary shaft along an axial direction, and an eccentric portion having a rotary shaft side discharge hole extends from the rotary shaft center to a rotary shaft outer circumferential surface. The first scroll includes a rotary shaft coupling portion surrounding an outer circumferential surface of the eccentric portion. The rotary shaft coupling portion is provided with a first scroll side discharge hole formed at a position periodically facing the rotary shaft side discharge hole to discharge compressed fluid to the rotary shaft side discharge hole. |
| US10914292B2 |
Power generating system utilizing expanding fluid
A system for extracting work from the expansion of a working fluid includes a vessel having at least a portion of the working fluid, a heating device in thermal communication with the portion of the working fluid in the vessel for heating the portion of the working fluid in the vessel and expanding the working fluid, and a conversion tool. The conversion tool is in fluid communication with the vessel and is configured to receive working fluid from the vessel when the working fluid expands. The conversion tool is further configured to extract work from the expanded working fluid. |
| US10914291B2 |
Annual energy production of wind turbine sites
A method of estimating the energy production of a wind turbine or group of wind turbines is described. The method comprises obtaining, from a climate library, climate data in respect of a selected geographical location, the climate data comprising wind speed and direction at the selected geographical location, generating a plurality of power curves, each power curve defining a power output of a wind turbine as a function of wind speed for a particular climatic condition or range of climatic conditions, and estimating an energy production for the wind turbine or group of wind turbines using the generated power curves and wind speed data. |
| US10914290B2 |
System and method for testing an energy storage device of a wind turbine pitch system
A method for testing capacity of at least one energy storage device of a pitch drive mechanism to drive a first rotor blade of a wind turbine connected to a power grid includes defining a rotor position range for implementing a first test procedure for the energy storage device(s). Further, the method includes monitoring a rotor position of the first rotor blade. When the rotor position of the first rotor blade enters the rotor position range, the method includes initiating the first test procedure. The first test procedure includes pitching the first rotor blade via the energy storage device(s), measuring at least one operating condition of the energy storage device(s) during pitching, and determining a capacity of the energy storage device(s) to drive the first rotor blade based on the operating condition(s) thereof. |
| US10914289B2 |
Airborne wind energy system
The invention relates to a method for dismantling a wind turbine and erecting a wind energy generating system, wherein the wind turbine comprises a tower placed on a foundation on a wind turbine site and a nacelle with a rotor mounted on the tower. The method comprises the steps of removing the rotor from the wind turbine, mounting an airborne wind energy system for generating electrical power on a part of the remaining wind turbine via a cable, and electrically connecting the airborne wind energy system to a power grid via a power transmission line. |
| US10914286B2 |
Method for determining an equivalent wind velocity
A method for determining an equivalent wind speed of a rotor blade plane of a wind power installation is provided. The wind power installation has a rotor with rotor blades that have adjustable blade angle. The method includes determining an electric internal power available in the wind power installation depending on a captured electric power and a captured rotational speed of the rotor. The method includes determining the equivalent wind speed depending on the determined available internal power and the captured rotational speed. |
| US10914285B2 |
Spar cap and production method
A spar cap for a rotor blade of a wind power installation, having a longitudinal extent from a first end to a second end, a transverse extent orthogonal to the longitudinal extent, and a thickness orthogonal to the longitudinal extent and to the transverse extent. A method for producing a spar cap as mentioned at the outset. The spar cap has a longitudinal extent from a first end to a second end, a transverse extent orthogonal to the longitudinal extent, and a thickness orthogonal to the longitudinal extent and to the transverse extent, at least two tiers of a first fiber composite material, and at least one tier of a second fiber composite material, wherein the first fiber composite material has a matrix material and/or fibers which is/are different from that/those of the second fiber composite material, the second fiber composite material is disposed in a portion adjacent to the second end, in the direction of the thickness between the at least two tiers of the first fiber composite material, and the at least one tier of the second fiber composite material terminates ahead of the second end. |
| US10914282B2 |
Multi-rotor, multi-axis wind turbine
A multi-rotor, multi-axis wind turbine where the rotors are in relative motion to one another to maximize the energy captured and thus generated, where there is a primary rotor axis and direction and one or more secondary rotor axes, where each rotor rotates about a different axis, and the rotors can operate in either a horizontal or vertical axis orientation or some orientation in between, and there are at least two rotor axes operating in different directions such that the relative motion of the primary rotor drives at least one secondary rotor into the surrounding air increasing the relative net vector velocity of the secondary rotor with respect to the wind velocity and surrounding air which increases the amount of energy captured at a given location for a given wind velocity over the prior art. |
| US10914281B2 |
Rotary hydraulic machine
A rotary hydraulic machine with radial pistons comprising: a rotating shaft (2); a cylinder-housing body (3), having a plurality of housing seatings (4) arranged radially at equal distances from the rotation axis (R) of the rotating shaft (2); a cylinder (5) housed in each of said plurality of housing seatings (4) and rotating relative to the same around an axis (C) concentric with said rotation axis (R) of the rotating shaft (2); a piston (6) slidable in each cylinder (5) and coupled to a crank (7) of the rotating shaft (2); a supply conduit (12), for each cylinder (5), provided with a seal (120) arranged to enable a sealed connection between the supply conduit (12) and the respective cylinder (5). Each seal (120) comprises: a first ring (121), arranged at an end of the supply conduit (12) and placed in contact with the cylinder (5); a second ring (122), concentric to the first ring (121) and interposed between the supply conduit (12) and the first ring (121), wherein the second ring (122) is coupled by interference with the first ring (121) and is inserted by interference into the supply conduit (12) in such a way as to prevent a rotation of the first ring (121) with respect to the supply conduit (12) around a common axis (X). |
| US10914279B2 |
Ignition timing controller of internal combustion engine
In starting of an internal combustion engine, among a plurality of combustions of the internal combustion engine when it is assumed that an ignition timing is set to a predetermined reference ignition timing, a preceding ignition timing, which is the ignition timing for a preceding combustion through which a peak of a rotation speed of the internal combustion engine is likely to enter a predetermined resonance rotation speed range where resonance of the conveyance dependent on vibration of the internal combustion engine is induced, is set further on a delay angle side than the reference ignition timing, and a later ignition timing, which is the ignition timing for a later combustion after the preceding combustion, is set further on an advance angle side than the set preceding ignition timing so that the peak of the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine exceeds the resonance rotation speed range. |
| US10914277B2 |
Intake device for saddle riding vehicle
In an intake device, an upper fuel injection device that injects a fuel and a suction port that suctions the air-fuel mixture supplied to a cylinder head are disposed in the air cleaner. The intake device includes the air cleaner including an air cleaner case and a sidewall filter that purifies an air suctioned into the air cleaner case. The sidewall filter partitions a space in the air cleaner case in a vehicle width direction, and has at least partially overlapping with the upper fuel injection device in the vehicle width direction. |
| US10914276B2 |
Internal combustion engine pipe and internal combustion engine
An intake pipe includes a cylindrical pipe main body, a flange, which is provided on an end of the pipe main body in an axial direction and protrudes radially outward about an axis of the pipe main body from an outer surface of the pipe main body, and a chamber forming portion, which is located outside of the pipe main body and defines a chamber. The chamber forming portion is provided to connect the outer surface of the pipe main body and the flange to each other and is integrated with the pipe main body and the flange. |
| US10914275B2 |
Filter cover structure of drawer-type air cleaner for vehicles, air cleaner, intake system, and vehicle including the same
A filter cover structure of a drawer-type air cleaner is provided. The structure includes a main body in which an air filter reception part is formed and a filter cover provided to open or close the air filter reception part. The filter cover includes a lever configured to be locked to or released from a filter cover fastening part of the air filter reception part by rotating the lever around a rotating shaft. |
| US10914274B1 |
Fuel oxygen reduction unit with plasma reactor
A fuel oxygen reduction unit for an aeronautical engine is provided. The fuel oxygen reduction unit includes a stripping gas line that provides a stripping gas flow and a plasma reactor in fluid communication with the stripping gas line. The plasma reactor includes a plasma reactor gas inlet that receives the stripping gas flow from the stripping gas line and a plasma reactor gas outlet that provides the stripping gas flow back to the stripping gas line, the plasma reactor configured to reduce a free oxygen content of the stripping gas flow such that an outlet free oxygen content of the stripping gas flow that exits the plasma reactor gas outlet is lower than an inlet free oxygen content of the stripping gas flow that enters the plasma reactor gas inlet. |
| US10914273B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine
An engine includes an air intake system, an exhaust system, a single-cylinder-sourced EGR system, an exhaust sensor that is disposed to monitor exhaust gas from the single one of the cylinders, and a diverter valve. A controller includes an instruction set that executable to determine operation of the engine in a fuel cut-off mode, discontinue fuel flow to the single one of the cylinders, divert exhaust gas from the single one of the cylinders to the air intake system, determine an airflow, temperature, and an equivalence ratio of the diverted exhaust gas from the single one of the cylinders, determine a mass flowrate of oxygen in the diverted exhaust gas, integrate the mass flowrate of oxygen in the diverted exhaust gas, and discontinue the diverting of the exhaust gas from the single one of the cylinders when the integrated mass flowrate of oxygen is greater than a threshold value. |
| US10914272B2 |
Catalytic reactive component reduction system and methods for the use thereof
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for catalytically deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from the vapor phase of fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex OBIGGS systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase from the fuel tank is passed over a catalytic bed operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free oxygen and the fuel vapor by oxidation of the fuel vapor, thus deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase. |
| US10914271B1 |
Leak diagnosis system using purge pump of active purge system and leak diagnosis method using purge pump of active purge system
A leak diagnosis system using a purge pump of an active purge system is provided. The leak diagnosis system includes a canister for adsorbing an evaporated gas from a fuel tank, a purge line for connecting the canister with an intake pipe, the purge pump and a purge control solenoid valve mounted to the purge line, and an auxiliary canister and an auxiliary canister control valve mounted to the purge line and located between the intake pipe and the purge control solenoid valve. |
| US10914266B2 |
Two stage compact evaporator for vehicle waste heat recovery system
A compact two-stage evaporator waste heat recovery (WHR) device (7) is disclosed, and a system using the device. The device recovers energy from waste heat passing through the device and transfers that energy to a Rankine Cycle working fluid also passing through the device. The device includes a first and second evaporator (15); and, a state separator (17) connected between the outlet of the first evaporator and the inlet of the second evaporator. The state separator (17) separates the working fluid into liquid and vapor. The liquid is re-cycled to the inlet of the first evaporator (15); the vapor is sent to the inlet of the second evaporator (19) for superheating. An overall WHR system using the device further includes an expander (21), condenser (23), and pump (25). The system further includes control circuitry (26) for controlling operation of the waste heat recovery device (7) itself and the WHR system. |
| US10914265B2 |
Cylinder head
In a cylinder head according to an example of the present disclosure, a pair of intake ports communicating with the common combustion chamber are formed so that the wall thickness of the port walls on opposing sides is relatively small and the wall thickness of the port walls on reversing sides is relatively large. Herein, the opposing side is the side on which the port walls of the pair of the intake ports face each other. The reversing side is the side opposite to the opposing side. That is, the reversing side is the side on which the port walls of the pair of the intake ports face away from each other. An inter-ports flow path for flowing the cooling water is formed between the port walls on the opposing sides of the pair of the intake ports. |
| US10914263B2 |
Determination of a point in time of a predetermined state of a fuel injector
A method for determining a first time at which a fuel injector having a solenoid drive is in a first predetermined opening state. The method includes the following: (a) determining a second time at which the fuel injector is in a second predetermined state, (b) determining a stroke value of a moving component of the fuel injector, which stroke value corresponds to a movement path of the moving component which is covered when the fuel injector transitions between the first predetermined opening state and the second predetermined opening state, and (c) determining the first time at which the fuel injector is in the first predetermined opening state, on the basis of the second time and the stroke value. A method for actuating a fuel injector having a solenoid drive, an engine controller and a computer program. |
| US10914261B2 |
Intake air cooling apparatus abnormality detection system for internal combustion engine
An intake air cooling apparatus abnormality detection system for an engine includes a first intake air temperature sensor that detects an intake air temperature in an intake pipe at the downstream side of an intercooler and a second intake air temperature sensor that detects the intake air temperature in an intake manifold. An abnormality determination unit determines that an abnormality occurs in an intercooler cooling water circuit if a state in which at least one of a value based on an output from the first intake air temperature sensor and a value based on an output from the second intake air temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value continues for a certain time or longer when a load state determination unit determines that the engine is in a high load state. |
| US10914255B2 |
Vehicle, control device for vehicle, and control method for vehicle
A vehicle includes an engine having a particulate matter removal filter to remove particulate matter, in an exhaust system, and a control device to control the engine such that the vehicle travels in a mode selected from a plurality of modes including a first mode in which both fuel efficiency and ride quality are achieved and a second mode in which the engine is operated at a load higher than a predetermined load. When an accumulation quantity of the particulate matter in the particulate matter removal filter is equal to or more than a threshold, the control device notifies a driver that traveling in the second mode is recommended. When the driver selects the second mode in response to the notification, it is possible to restrain an uncomfortable feeling to be given to the driver, even if the engine is operated at a high load for regenerating the filter. |
| US10914253B2 |
Internal combustion engine cylinder air-fuel ratio imbalance detection and controls
A system for detecting and controlling air-fuel ratio imbalance conditions between cylinders of an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders is disclosed. |
| US10914252B2 |
EGR apparatus of engine
An EGR apparatus includes an EGR passage to allow part of exhaust gas discharged from an engine to an exhaust passage to flow as EGR gas into an intake passage; an EGR valve to regulate an EGR flow rate in the EGR passage; various sensors for detecting an engine running state; and an ECU to control the EGR valve based on the detected running state to diagnose abnormality in the EGR valve. The ECU calculates a reference intake pressure according the detected engine rotation speed and load by reference to a reference intake pressure map showing a relationship of the reference intake pressure to engine rotation speed, and engine load, and determine whether or not the EGR valve has abnormality in opening/closing by comparing the reference intake pressure with the detected intake pressure. |
| US10914250B2 |
Method of controlling purge of fuel evaporation gas
A purge control method of the present disclosure includes determining whether or not a vehicle quickly decelerates in a driving situation in which a large amount of fuel evaporation gas is discharged, decreasing purge duty for operating a purge control solenoid valve when the controller determines that the vehicle is in a state of quick deceleration, and decreasing a purge flow of the fuel evaporation gas by controlling operation of the purge control solenoid valve by the purge duty. |
| US10914249B2 |
Method and system for evaporative emissions system purging during engine restart
Methods and systems are provided for purging a fuel vapor storage canister in an evaporative emissions system of a vehicle. In one example, a method may include generating vacuum in a fuel tank fluidically coupled to the fuel vapor storage canister during an auto-stop of an engine while the engine spins down to rest, and purging vapors to an intake manifold of the engine during a subsequent restart of the engine. In this way, the fuel tank may be held at a vacuum while the engine is off, enabling more efficient purging of the fuel vapor storage canister when the engine is restarted. |
| US10914248B2 |
Exhaust gas routing system having an actuable exhaust gas turbine
A method and system for controlling temperature in an exhaust gas routing system of an internal combustion engine is provided. The exhaust gas routing system includes an exhaust gas manifold, an exhaust gas turbine which includes an electric machine arranged downstream of the exhaust gas manifold in the exhaust gas stream, an aftertreatment system arranged downstream of the exhaust gas turbine, and a control means configured to control the operation of the electric machine to adapt an operating mode of the exhaust gas turbine between motor operating, regeneration operating and neutral operating modes control means (50) such that the temperature of the aftertreatment system is controlled based on a target temperature. |
| US10914247B2 |
Boosted engine with boost controller and control unit
A boosted engine is provided, which includes an engine body formed with a combustion chamber, a spark plug, a fuel injection valve, a booster, a boost controller, and a control unit including an operating range determining module and a compression end temperature estimating module. In a high load range, the fuel injection valve and the spark plug are controlled so that a mixture gas inside the combustion chamber starts combustion through flame propagation by ignition of the spark plug, and unburned mixture gas then combusts by compression ignition, and the boost controller is controlled to bring the booster into a boosting state. When a gas temperature inside the combustion chamber exceeds a given temperature at CTDC, the fuel injection valve is controlled so that a fuel injection end timing occurs on a compression stroke, and the spark plug is controlled so that the mixture gas is ignited after CTDC. |
| US10914246B2 |
Air-fuel ratio regulation for internal combustion engines
An air bypass system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The internal combustion engine includes an air intake system defining a first air intake chamber and a second air intake chamber coupled in flow communication with the first air intake chamber. The air bypass system includes at least one bypass assembly controlling flow communication between the first air intake chamber and the second air intake chamber, said at least one bypass assembly facilitating air flow from the second air intake chamber into the first air intake chamber during an expansion stroke of the internal combustion engine. |
| US10914245B2 |
Hand-held power tool and thereto related control system and use and method of controlling
A hand-held power tool comprising an internal combustion engine (4), a working tool (6), a centrifugal clutch (8), and a control system (10) is disclosed. The engine (4) has a clutch-in speed, above which the engine (4) drives the working tool (6). The control system (10) comprises a rotation speed sensor (12), and a speed limitation controller (14), which is configured to limit an engine speed at a limitation speed below the clutch-in speed. It is active or activated during a starting procedure of the internal combustion engine (4). The control system (10) is configured to deactivate the speed limitation controller (14) upon sensing at least one acceleration at a level above the limitation speed and sensing at least one deceleration at a level above the limitation speed, such that the engine (4) is rotatable above the limitation speed to drive the working tool (6). |
| US10914243B2 |
System and method for variable compression ratio engine
Methods and systems are provided for improving calibration of a variable compression ratio engine. Cylinder-to-cylinder compression ratio variations are detected and accounted for by comparing cylinder fuel flow and IMEP at each compression ratio setting. Dilution parameters including EGR and VCT schedule are also calibrated to account for the cylinder-to-cylinder compression ratio variations. |
| US10914242B2 |
Complex air supply system for gas turbine engine and associated aircraft
A lower pressure tap is connected to a first heat exchanger to be cooled by cooling air, and then to a selection valve. The selection valve selectively delivers the lower pressure tap air to a boost compressor. The lower pressure tap air downstream of the boost compressor is connected to cool the at least one turbine. The selection valve also selectively delivers a portion of the lower pressure tap air across a first cooling turbine, and to a line associated with an air delivery system for a cabin on an associated aircraft. A portion of the air downstream of the first cooling turbine is connected to a second cooling turbine, and air downstream of the second cooling turbine is connected for use in a cold loop A method of operating an air supply system is also disclosed. |
| US10914240B2 |
Gas turbine
A gas turbine engine, in particular an aircraft engine, includes: a turbine connected via an input shaft device to a gearbox device having a sun gear, a planet carrier having a plurality of planet gears attached thereto, and a ring gear, the sun gear is connected to the input shaft device, the planet carrier or the ring gear is connected to a propulsive fan via an output shaft device of the gearbox device, with a rear carrier bearing device radially between the planet carrier and a static structure on the input side of the gearbox device or a front carrier bearing device radially between the planet carrier and a static structure on the output side of the gearbox device. |
| US10914237B2 |
Airblast injector for a gas turbine engine
An airblast injector for gas turbines is disclosed. The airblast injector assembly consists of fuel swirler, a swirler cup, and a combustor dome. The airblast injector is designed to improve engine performance without using a fuel staging system to incorporate pressure injectors. The swirler cup is provided with pressurized air which exits the swirler cup with high velocity that penetrates perpendicularly into the fuel spray cone obtained by orifices in the fuel swirler. |
| US10914236B2 |
Heat exhaust system for on-aircraft electric generator
A heat exhaust system for an on-aircraft electric generator, includes: a fuel pump which is driven by electric power generated by an electric generator installed in an aircraft, and which measures and supplies fuel to an engine of the aircraft; a first heat exchanger which releases heat generated by the electric generator into the fuel supplied to the engine; a fuel flow rate determiner which determines a flow rate of the fuel supplied to the engine by the fuel pump; an electric generator output determiner which determines an output from the electric generator; and a heat release controller which controls heat release at the first heat exchanger by using at least one of the flow rate of the fuel determined by the fuel flow rate determiner and the output determined by the electric generator output determiner as a control parameter. |
| US10914234B1 |
Gas turbine engine and method for operating same
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor. A turbine is mechanically connected to the compressor by a shaft. An air-driven auxiliary turbine is in fluid communication with the compressor and is configured to receive pressurized air from the compressor. An auxiliary generator is operably connected to the auxiliary turbine. The auxiliary generator is configured to generate electrical energy in response to an operation of the auxiliary turbine. An energy storage device is in electrical communication with the auxiliary generator. |
| US10914229B2 |
Charge air cooler condensation dispersion element
Embodiments for controlling condensate in a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, a charge air cooler comprises an inlet to admit charge air, a plurality of heat exchange passages to remove heat from the charge air, an outlet configured to discharge the charge air from the heat exchange passages to an intake passage upstream of an intake manifold of an engine, and a dispersion element extending at least partially across the outlet. |
| US10914227B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling a variable speed water pump
Systems and methods for providing an improved strategy for controlling a variable speed water pump in a vehicle. In some embodiments, more than one water pump speed function is calculated based on values obtained from vehicle sensors, and a controller chooses among the water pump speed function results to set a water pump speed. In some embodiments, the water pump speed is increased when driveline torque is greater than a threshold amount for an amount of time that varies based on the driveline torque. In some embodiments, ambient temperature is considered while determining whether the water pump should provide full coolant flow to an auxiliary coolant loop of a trailer. |
| US10914223B1 |
Particulate matter sensor hardware protection in after-run
A method for mitigating against failure of a particulate matter sensor of an automobile vehicle includes: determining if a key-off event is present, identifying an engine is off in a vehicle after-run mode; defining when local environmental conditions are outside of mechanical limits of a particulate matter (PM) sensor; identifying input values to reverse the local environmental conditions of the PM sensor; and controlling operation of a heating element of the PM sensor to achieve the input values to reverse the local environmental conditions during the vehicle after-run mode. |
| US10914219B2 |
Heat shield for a marine engine exhaust system
A heat shield includes an outer jacket including a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and an inner jacket nested within the outer jacket and spaced apart therefrom to define a fluid passageway therebetween. The fluid passageway is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet port and the fluid outlet port for directing a cooling fluid from the fluid inlet port to the fluid outlet port through the fluid passageway. The inner jacket at least partially defines a main cavity configured to at least partially protect a turbocharger of the marine engine. |
| US10914212B1 |
48V electrically heated catalyst system for a vehicle
A method is provided for powering a 48V electrically heated catalyst of a catalytic converter of a vehicle without using a 48V battery. The method provides a 12V battery. An electrical energy storage device is electrically connected between the electrically heated catalyst and the 12V battery. The electrical energy storage device is charged by the 12V battery so as to store a voltage of 12V that can then be switched to 48V. The electrically heated catalyst is powered with 48V supplied by the charged electrical energy storage device. A system for performing the method is also disclosed. |
| US10914207B2 |
Valve group for a pressurised oil circuit
A valve group (10) is housed in a duct (40) of a support body (4) of an oil filtering assembly or a temperature management assembly. The valve group (10) is provided with a valve body (11) fixed to the support body (4), an obturator (15) fitted axially movably on the valve body (11) and obturator positioner and mover (18). The obturator (15) is movable by the obturator positioner and mover (18) as a function of the oil temperature values respectively in a first, a second and a third operating configuration, in which the oil is cooled, heated, for example by a heat exchanger, or sent directly to the filtering device. The obturator (15) is movable by the obturator positioner and mover (18) as a function of the oil pressure values directly to the filtering device, preventing oil access to the heat exchanger. |
| US10914206B2 |
Cylinder block structure for engine
This application discloses a cylinder block structure including: a cylinder block surrounding a cylinder array formed by a plurality of cylinders lined up in a first direction; a reinforcement plate including: a first fastening portion fastened to the cylinder block; and a second fastening portion fastened to the cylinder block at a position separated from the first fastening portion in a second direction that intersects with the first direction; and an oil pump that supplies oil to the cylinder block. The oil pump is fastened to the cylinder block together with the reinforcement plate. The reinforcement plate is interposed between the cylinder block and the oil pump, and has a length that is equal to or more than half of the cylinder array in the first direction. |
| US10914204B2 |
Valve timing adjustment device
A sleeve includes: a supply port communicated with a hydraulic oil supply source; a primary control port communicated with a retard chamber, a secondary control port communicated with an advance chamber; and a drain port communicated with an outside of a valve timing adjustment device. A spool includes: a pressure accumulation space formed at an inside of the spool; a supply passage configured to connect between the pressure accumulation space and the supply port; a primary control passage configured to connect between the pressure accumulation space and the primary control port; a secondary control passage configured to connect between the pressure accumulation space and the secondary control port; and a recycle passage configured to connect between the primary control port or the secondary control port and the pressure accumulation space. The recycle passage and the drain port are connected with each other at the inside of the sleeve. |
| US10914202B2 |
Combined cycle power plant and method for operating such a combined cycle power plant
A water/steam system for a combined cycle power plant and related method for operating said system are provided. The system comprises a heat recovery steam generator providing a flue gas stream path for extracting heat from a flue gas stream exhausted from a gas turbine, the heat recovery steam generator having a low pressure section including a low pressure evaporator arranged along the flue gas stream path for generating low pressure steam at a low pressure input level for a main input of a low pressure steam turbine. To use heat at low temperatures, the low pressure section may include a sub low pressure subsection with a sub low pressure evaporator for generating sub low pressure steam, at a sub low pressure level below the low pressure input level. The sub low pressure evaporator is disposed in the flue gas stream path downstream of a low pressure economizer. |
| US10914200B2 |
Combined cycle power plant with improved efficiency
A CCPP includes a gas turbine, a HRSG, a steam turbine a flash tank and first and second supply lines. The gas turbine, the HRSG and the steam turbine are interconnected to generate power. The gas turbine may include an air preheating system to preheat the air supplied in the gas turbine to enable expedite combustion therein. The flash tank is fluidically connected at a cold end of the HRSG to extract waste hot water from the cold end. Further, the first supply line is configured to interconnect the flash tank and the steam turbine to supply of flash steam to the steam turbine. Furthermore, the second supply line is configured to interconnect the flash tank and the air preheating system to supply hot flash condensate thereto. |
| US10914197B2 |
Casing of a turbocharger and turbocharger
A casing of a turbocharger, which surrounds a housing to be encased such as a turbine housing and/or a compressor housing and/or a bearing housing of the turbocharger at least in sections, with axial casing segments, which axially adjoin the housing to be encased, with at least one radial casing segment, which radially adjoins the housing to be encased radially outside, and at least one stiffening element is formed or acts on at least one casing segment. |
| US10914193B2 |
Multiple spoke cooling system and method
A mid-turbine frame module comprises an outer structural ring, an inner structural ring and a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart spokes structurally interconnecting the inner structural ring to the outer structural ring. The spokes are used as air feed pipe to provide cooling to different engine systems, such as an oil scupper line and a disc cavity of an adjacent turbine disc. |
| US10914190B2 |
Variable nozzle unit and turbocharger
A variable nozzle unit includes a variable nozzle vane which is disposed between a hub wall surface and a shroud wall surface and is rotatable around a rotation axis parallel to a rotation axis of a turbine impeller inside a gas flow passage. The variable nozzle vane includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, a hub end surface facing a hub wall surface, and a shroud end surface facing a shroud wall surface. The variable nozzle vane is twisted around a twist center located between the trailing edge and the rotation axis so that the hub end surface protrudes to a radial outside of a rotation axis in relation to the shroud end surface at the leading edge side and the hub end surface protrudes to a radial inside of the rotation axis in relation to the shroud end surface at the trailing edge side. |
| US10914186B2 |
BOAS control structure with center support hook
A turbine section for a gas turbine engine includes a turbine blade that extends radially outwardly to a radially outer tip and for rotation about an axis of rotation. A support structure is arranged circumferentially about the axis of rotation and has a plurality of attachment members that extend radially inwardly. A blade outer air seal has a plurality of segments mounted in the support structure. Each segment has a first wall circumferentially spaced from a second wall. The first and second walls are joined to a base portion and an outer wall to define a passage that extends axially along the segment. |
| US10914180B2 |
Shroud segment for disposition on a blade of a turbomachine, and blade
A shroud segment (100) for disposition on a blade of a turbomachine is provided, in particular a gas turbine, the shroud segment having a stiffening structure raised above a shroud segment surface (15), the stiffening structure including at least three interconnected ribs (3, 5, 7), and a first end portion of the ribs (3, 5, 7) being connected to an upstream sealing tip (11) of the shroud segment (100), and a second end portion of these ribs (3, 5, 7) being connected to a downstream sealing tip (13) of the shroud segment (100). The angles (W1, W2, W3) between the direction of the axis of rotation (a) of the blade and the longitudinal orientations (21, 23, 25) of the ribs (3, 5, 7), as viewed in the direction of flow (9) through the turbomachine, are between zero degrees and eighty degrees. The present invention also relates to a blade (200) of a turbomachine. |
| US10914179B2 |
High-pressure distributor blading having a variable-geometry insert
The invention relates to distributor blading (10) having a blade (12), including a pressure-side wall (16) and a suction-side wall (14), and an insert (20) placed in the blade (12) and including: a closed wall (22) having an outer skin (24) extending opposite the pressure-side walls (16) and suction-side walls (14), the outer skin (24) and the wall of the facing blade (12) being separated by an air gap (30), a series of reinforcements (25) formed in the closed wall (22) and leading into the outer skin (24), and a series of through-openings formed in the reinforcements (25), the heights of impact (h) between said through-openings and the pressure-side wall (16) or the facing suction-side wall (14) being greater than the air gap (30). |
| US10914177B2 |
Dual-walled components for a gas turbine engine
Techniques for forming a dual-walled component for a gas turbine engine that include chemically etching at least one of a hot section part or a cold section part to form an etched part having plurality of support structures and bonding the etched part to a corresponding cold section part or a corresponding hot section part to form a dual-walled component, with the plurality of support structures defining at least one cooling channel between the at least one of the hot section part or the cold section part and the corresponding cold section part or the corresponding hot section part. |
| US10914174B2 |
Method for the construction of bladed discs for radial turbomachines and a bladed disc obtained by means of this method
The present invention concerns a method for the construction of bladed discs for radial turbomachines, comprising: preparing a disc (6, 14) provided with a front face (7); preparing a plurality of reinforcement rings (23) with different diameters. Preparing the disc (6, 14) comprises: realizing annular sets of blades (20) in one piece with the disc (6, 14), said sets (20) being concentric and coaxial with a central axis (X-X) and arranged on the front face (7), wherein each blade (20) has a leading edge (21) and a trailing edge (22) substantially parallel to the central axis (X-X); and/or preparing a plurality of reinforcement rings (23) comprises: realizing in one piece with each one of the reinforcement rings (23) an annular set of auxiliary blades (20′) arranged around a central axis (X-X), wherein each auxiliary blade (20′) has a leading edge (21′) and a trailing edge (22′) substantially parallel to the central axis (X-X). Each one of the reinforcement rings (23) is applied to the disc (6, 14) at one of the annular sets of blades (20) and/or auxiliary blades (20′), so as to define on the front face (7) annular sets of blades (20) and/or auxiliary blades (20′), each one provided with a respective reinforcement ring (23). |
| US10914173B2 |
Spherical energy converter
The invention relates to a spherical working chamber and to two flat rotary pistons as internally turning, rotating pistons that are used to produce energy, which flat rotary pistons are driven by means of a descent of creeks, rivers or gray water and rainwater from high-rise buildings. Because of the even rotation of the output shaft of the flange-mounted transmission, an electrical generator can be connected. The energy converter plus generator can also be used as a mobile unit in emergency situations at waterfalls in order to generate electricity. |
| US10914172B2 |
Hydraulic device
A hydraulic device comprises a shaft mounted in a housing rotatable about a first axis. A plurality of pistons are fixed to a flange rotatable about a first axis. A plurality of cylindrical sleeves sleeve bottoms and sleeve jackets that cooperate with the pistons to form compression chambers. Rotation of the shaft causes the volumes of the compression chambers. Each piston head forms a sealing line within the cooperating sleeve jacket. Each sleeve jacket has a thin wall and/or is elastically movable with respect to the sleeve bottom such that at a fixed pressure the radial deformation of the sleeve jacket at the sealing line is substantially constant at piston positions ranging from bottom dead center to a position where the distance between the sleeve bottom and the sealing line is less than 50% of the distance between the sleeve bottom and the sealing line at bottom dead center. |
| US10914164B2 |
High-efficiency pre-drilling pressure meter test apparatus and method for deep rock mass
A high-efficiency pre-drilling pressure meter test apparatus for deep rock mass includes a rigid drill pipe, a probe, a pressurizing device and a signal processing device. The rigid drill pipe, comprising a top end and a tail end opposite to the top end, receives a fluid medium. The probe is connected with the tail end of the rigid drill pipe and communicates with the rigid drill pipe. The probe includes a measuring chamber. The fluid medium flows from the rigid drill pipe to the measuring chamber. The pressurizing device is connected to the top end of the rigid drill pipe and applies pressure to the fluid medium. The signal processing device is electrically connected with the probe to detect deformation of the measuring chamber with the change of the pressure and volume of the fluid medium in the pressurizing device. |
| US10914161B2 |
Tool for measuring corrosion in oil wells and method for measuring corrosion
A corrosion measuring tool for controlling corrosion in an oil well with a tubing has a hollow cylindrical barrel, a hollow element, an expandable sleeve, at least one coupon for corrosion measurement and an elongated member. The hollow element is located at the upper end of the hollow cylindrical barrel and has a conical upper portion and a cylindrical lower portion. The cylindrical lower portion is slidable within the barrel. The cylindrical lower portion has linkage and sliding retention. An expandable sleeve is located at the upper end of the hollow cylindrical barrel, below the conical upper portion. The sleeve has a fastener. Movement of the hollow element relative to the barrel in a downward direction causes the conical upper portion to expand the expandable sleeve. Movement of the hollow element in an upwardly direction releases the expandable sleeve to separate the fastener from the tubing. |
| US10914160B2 |
Method for monitoring well or borehole performance and system
Disclosed is a method for monitoring well or borehole performance, where the method includes: receiving data including a pumped flow Q from a flow meter in the well or borehole, the well or borehole including at least: receiving a water level from a water level sensor in the well or borehole; a pump and a water level sensor; a flow meter; the pump and water level sensor in connection to computer element; generating one or more values of specific capacity Q/s, at a pump event. The method includes selecting one or more specific capacity Q/s values which are comparable under a first rule, the first rule including values of static water level SWL which remain substantially invariable. |
| US10914159B2 |
Downhole fluid characterization methods employing a casing with a multi-electrode configuration
A method that includes deploying a casing with a multi-electrode configuration over a dielectric layer in a downhole environment. The method also includes collecting electromagnetic (EM) measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and processing the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall. A related system includes a casing deployed downhole, the casing having a multi-electrode configuration and a dielectric layer between the casing and the multi-electrode configuration. The system also includes a controller for directing collection of EM measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and a processor that processes the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall. |
| US10914153B2 |
Systems and methods deriving hydraulic fracture growth from microseismicity analysis
An illustrative monitoring system for a hydraulic fracturing operation includes: a data acquisition module collecting microseismic signals from a subterranean formation undergoing a hydraulic fracturing operation; a processing module implementing a monitoring method; and a visualization module that displays an estimate or prediction of fracture extent. The monitoring method implemented by the processing module includes: deriving microseismic event locations and times from the microseismic signals; fitting at least one fracture plane to the microseismic event locations; projecting each microseismic event location onto at least one fracture plane; determining a time-dependent distribution of the projected microseismic event locations; calculating one or more envelope parameters from the time-dependent distribution; and generating an estimate or prediction of fracture extent using the or more envelope parameters. The envelope parameters may include an exponent of a time-power law, and said generating may include re-fitting the fracture plane if the exponent isn't approximately one-half. |
| US10914148B2 |
Hydraulic ball guide for subsurface ball valves
An improved ball valve on a pump system comprising a ball valve having a ball, a first end arranged for operatively engaging the pump system, a first axial port on the first end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, a ball-seat disposed on the first end with a plurality of ports annularly disposed around the ball and extending through the ball-seat, a second axial port on a second end sufficiently narrow to prevent the passage of the ball, and the second end of the ball valve arranged for connecting to the pump system. The improved ball valve further comprising a ball seat without a first axial port. The improved ball valve further comprising a plurality of ports extending outwardly from the first axial port and extending through the ball-seat. |
| US10914135B2 |
Attachments for mitigating set cement downhole
A well tool attachment includes a tubular body with a bore therethrough extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the tubular body is configured to seat in a shoe track of a well casing. A plurality of partitions are suspended from the tubular body, dividing the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of segments extending axially through the tubular body. The partitions are configured to break up cement slurry entering the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of cement segments to facilitate drilling after downhole cement sets. |
| US10914134B1 |
Treatment of casing-casing annulus leaks using thermally sensitive sealants
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system and method for treating a casing-casing annulus of a wellbore using a sealant material. The sealant material is heated to a first temperature, equal to or greater than the melting point of the sealant material such that the sealant material is in its molten state. The casing-casing annulus is heated to a second temperature, equal to or greater than the melting point of the sealant material. The sealant material in its molten state is pressurized and injected into the casing-casing annulus such that the sealant material in its molten state occupies pore or imperfections of a cemented zone located in the casing-casing annulus. The sealant material is allowed to solidify such that formation fluids are prevented from migrating to the surface of the wellbore. |
| US10914128B2 |
Diffuser and solids collection and measurement system for use in conjunction with oil and gas wells
A diffuser and solids collection system includes an enclosure including an input for receiving from a petroleum well a stream of fluid carrying solids. A set of baffles within the enclosure reduces the velocity of the stream of fluid. A solids collector in fluid communication with the enclosure receives the stream of fluid after the reduction in the velocity of the fluid by the set of baffles. A weighing system coupled to the solids collector for weighing the collected solids. |
| US10914119B2 |
Drilling tool for sinking automatically directionally monitored bores
A drilling tool includes a tubular housing, a bit drive shaft configured to rotate in the housing and support a rotary drill bit at a lower end of the bit drive shaft, and a plurality of bracing devices arranged in the housing. The drilling tool also includes a control device configured to actuate the bracing devices, wherein the bracing devices include anchoring elements and an actuator assembly to which the anchoring elements are coupled The anchoring elements are distributed over the circumference of the housing, wherein the anchoring elements are movable radially outwardly and inwardly and are configured to be retracted into grooves in the housing The radial movability of said anchoring elements is temperature-controlled by the actuator assembly which includes at least one heat-expandable pressure medium, and wherein the pressure medium includes at least one of a gas and a liquid. |
| US10914118B2 |
Multi-zone EC windows
Thin-film devices, for example, multi-zone electrochromic windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. In certain cases, a multi-zone electrochromic window comprises a monolithic EC device on a transparent substrate and two or more tinting zones, wherein the tinting zones are configured for independent operation. |
| US10914116B2 |
Automatic foldable door of detachable type for showcase
Disclosed is an automatic detachable door of a detachable type for a showcase. The automatic detachable door includes a plurality of foldable screens (30), of which a cover cap (40) is respectively fitted into upper and lower portions of the respective foldable screens (30), a first fitting protrusion (41) is mounted to one side of the upper cover cap (40), and a second fitting protrusion (47) is mounted to one side of the lower cover cap (40); and upper and lower frames (20 and 22) which are provided with a plurality of fitting holes (23) at a certain interval. Power transmission members (70) are fitted into the fitting holes (23) of the upper frame (20). A center of the power transmission member (70) is provided with a protrusion receiving hole (71) for receiving the first fitting protrusion (41). Two rod receiving holes (73) are formed at symmetric positions at an equal distance from a center the protrusion receiving hole (71). A coil spring (81) and a powered rod (80) are sequentially inserted into the respective rod receiving holes (73). An upper portion of the protrusion receiving hole (71) is provided with a locking shoulder (72) on which a holding bolt (46) for holding the first fitting protrusion (41) is seated. An upper portion of the first fitting protrusion (41) is provided at a center thereof with a fastening hole (45) to which the holding bolt (46) is fastened. A lower portion of the first fitting protrusion (41) is provided with a protrusion body (42) having an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the first fitting protrusion (41). A top surface of the protrusion body (42) is provided with two seating holes (43) at two symmetric positions at an equal distance from the center of the first fitting protrusion (41), in which the seating holes (43) are formed to receive front ends of the rods (80). The protrusion body (42) is engaged to a protrusion body seating member (44) formed on a top surface of the cover cap (40). The plurality of foldable screens (30) are simultaneously opened or closed by a rotating member mounted to the upper frame (20). |
| US10914112B2 |
Vehicle liftgate control for cargo management
Method and apparatus are disclosed for vehicle liftgate control for cargo management. An example vehicle includes a liftgate with a sensor on an inner surface and a processor. The liftgate provides access to a cargo area. The processor, when an object is in the cargo area, detect when the object is banked against the liftgate using measurements from the sensor, and when the object is banked and a command to open the liftgate is received, autonomously opens the liftgate to an intermediate position between fully open and fully closed. |
| US10914110B2 |
Multifunction radar based detection system for a vehicle liftgate
A detection system and method of operating the detection system are provided. The system includes a power supply unit and at least one sensor for sensing at least one of an object and a motion. A communication unit is electrically coupled to the power supply unit for communicating with a plurality of vehicle system controllers. A microprocessor is operable in a plurality of modes and electrically coupled to the power supply unit and the at least one sensor and the communication unit. The microprocessor is configured to determine which of the plurality of modes should be active based on communication with the vehicle system controllers and to receive and process the data from the at least one sensor. The microprocessor is also configured to initiate movement of the closure panel in response to processing the data corresponding to the at least one of the object and the motion. |
| US10914104B2 |
Pivoting mechanism and electronic device
A pivoting mechanism includes a first hollow tube and a second hollow tube. The second hollow tube is rotatably sleeved on the first hollow tube to generate a torsion force with the first hollow tube. An electronic device is also provided. |
| US10914101B2 |
Door latch assemblies for vehicles including latch release lever blocking structures
A vehicle includes a vehicle door assembly including a door handle assembly and a door latch assembly that includes a door latch device operatively connected to the door handle assembly using a latch release lever that moves along a travel path to place the door latch device in an unlatched configuration. A latch release blocking structure is located within an interior volume of the vehicle door assembly. The latch release blocking structure includes a first leg that is mounted to a support portion. An overhang portion is connected to the first leg. The overhang portion extends over at least a portion of the travel path of the latch release lever. A second leg extends from the overhang portion toward the support portion to a free end that is spaced from the mounting structure providing a gap along the travel path of the latch release lever. |
| US10914098B2 |
Enclosure latch system
A latch system has a latch hook pivotably mounted in the housing between a closed position and an open position. It further includes an actuating lever pivotably mounted in the housing between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the actuating lever is in the locked position and the latch hook is in the closed position, the actuating lever maintains the latch hook in the closed position, and when the actuating lever is in the unlocked position, the actuating lever does not interfere with movement of the latch hook between the open position and the closed position. The system can further include a mechanical indicator, and when the actuating lever is in the locked position, the indicator provides a locked indication, and when the actuating lever is in the unlocked indication position, the indicator provides an unlocked indication. |
| US10914094B2 |
Slide lock post assembly
A slide lock post assembly repairs a damaged post. The assembly has a post slide plate and a wedge plate, collectively forming an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly fits within an inner cavity of an anchor receiver. The post slide plate attaches to a repair post and the anchor receiver attaches to a base post. The post slide plate slides into the anchor receiver and the resulting assembly holds the two posts rigidly together. The post slide plate has side walls that flare outwards ensuring that the post slide plate can't be pulled upwards and out of the anchor receiver. Security pins can be tightened against the post slide plate and anchor receiver such that the plate is secured within the receiver. A decorative shroud can be slid over the other parts of the slide lock post assembly to conceal said components and beautify the resulting post repair. |
| US10914091B2 |
Dispensers
A two-part dispensing device for a pool having a dispensing saddle with a static port therein for continual delivery of a first dispersant and a hold for floatingly supporting itself and an exchangeable dispensing pod therein with the dispensing pod having a dynamic port and a static port for a continual delivery of a dispersant wherein the static port delivery of a dispersant maintains the pool at a safe level when there is no human bather load on the pool and the condition of the disperant in the dispensing pod can be determined by the orientation of the dispensing saddle and the dispensing pod in the pool. |
| US10914090B2 |
Quadric surface grate cover
A quadratic surface grate cover for a swimming pool including a hyperbolic paraboloid shaped frame having front side, a back side, a top side that runs parallel to a bottom side and two non-parallel ends that connect the top and bottom sides. The quadratic surface grate includes at least four trapezoid-shaped vented portions positioned within and across the frame so that the frame and the trapezoid-shaped portions flex in a concave direction between the two non-parallel ends and a convex direction between the two parallel sides. |
| US10914086B2 |
Moment connection component gripping apparatus
A gripping apparatus is disclosed, including a rigid housing having a slot with an engagement axis, and a shaft extending parallel to the engagement axis. The apparatus further includes a tab member on a distal end of the shaft and a rotational actuator on a proximal end of the shaft. The rotational actuator is configured to rotate the shaft, causing the tab member to move between a hooked position and an unhooked position. |
| US10914084B2 |
Connecting system for dismountably connecting two intersecting formwork beams
A connecting system is for dismountably connecting two intersecting formwork beams. The system includes a resilient single-component structure having two intermediate arms joining together respective regions for pressing the two intersecting formwork beams together at support regions. The resilient single-component structure is configured to slide longitudinally over one of the two intersecting formwork beams. Pressure or impact on the resilient single-component structure produces elastic deformation of the resilient single-component structure so as to clamp or hold the two intersecting formwork beams and press them together. The two intermediate arms extend at their upper ends into respective extensions for pressing on support regions of one of the beams to be connected, while at the other end they extend into a U- or V-shaped bridge for pressing on the support region of the opposite beam to be joined. Each of the intermediate arms has double elbows joined to respective straight-parallel extensions. |
| US10914082B2 |
Mesh seam connection element
A mesh tape bonded to the outer edge or outward side of sheet panel products. The mesh tape is applied so that the tape overhangs the edge of the panel for the purpose of adjoining to the adjacent panel following installation of the panels at a job site. The mesh may be applied to two edges of the sheet panel, one along the panel width and another along the panel length. When installed, the panel edge with the mesh tape applied is overlapped with the edge of an adjacent panel that does not have tape applied, both along the length and width, thus allowing for a faster, more robust and reliable installation of panel sheathing. |
| US10914080B2 |
Resilient flooring product and methods of making same
Described herein are resilient floor coverings produced by using digitally printed UV-cured inks and exhibiting high adhesion properties between an ink layer and a wear layer. Also described herein are methods for manufacturing same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US10914078B2 |
Facade fastening system
A fastening arrangement for anchoring facade panel elements includes a substructure on a building shell and a plurality of facade panel elements. The fastening arrangement has an adhesive component and a mechanical securing component. The fastening arrangement is characterized in that per facade panel element, at least two securing straps are provided as mechanical securing components, each having at least two fastening points. At least one fastening point of the two securing straps has a sliding point which uses an oblong hole. Furthermore, the longitudinal extent of this oblong hole defines an axis which is tilted at an angle γ of between 5° and 20° relative to the vertical axis. The fastening arrangement is constructed by preparing the substructure and at least one facade panel element for fastening, attaching the securing straps to the facade element and applying an adhesive component. After aligning and attaching the facade element to the substructure, the securing straps are attached to the substructure, with one attachment point of a first securing strap being the sliding point, and after fastening of the sliding point, the oblong hole is tilted at an angle γ of between 5° and 20° with respect to the vertical axis. |
| US10914073B2 |
Curtain die for applying a liquid release agent to a shingle substrate
An asphalt shingle manufacturing machine that includes a curtain die for applying a liquid release layer on an asphalt coated substrate. The moisture of the liquid release layer evaporates leaving a dispersed solid particulate release layer. The curtain die includes a first body section and a second body section with a shim disposed between the body sections to define a distribution channel. The second body section may include chamber manifold defined therein to store a volume of liquid release agent. The distribution channel places the chamber manifold in fluid communication with a discharge outlet of the curtain die in order to disperse a volume of liquid release agent from a chamber manifold out of the discharge outlet. The shim may be configured to define a width of the distribution channel to determine the flow rate and discharge pattern of the liquid release agent. |
| US10914072B2 |
Apparatus for arranging steel reinforcement prior to a concrete pour
A rebar support comprising: an elongate body have a first plurality of rebar cradles disposed along its length for holding rebars in a first direction; a plurality of chairs located along a back of the elongate body, each of the chairs including at least one cradle for holding steel reinforcement members in a second direction at right angles to the first direction; and first and second complementary engagement formations located at opposed ends of the elongate body for facilitating end-to-end fastening of two or more rebar supports. |
| US10914067B2 |
Integrated fenestration wall assembly
A fenestration wall assembly includes a fenestration frame extending along a perimeter of the fenestration wall assembly. The fenestration frame includes a socket core having a first module socket configured to interchangeably receive service modules therein, and a second module socket configured to interchangeably receive service modules therein. The interchangeably received service modules include at least first and second service modules. Each of the first and second modules includes respective first and second module profiles. A panel having a panel profile is surrounded by the fenestration frame. The panel profile is isolated from the first and second module profiles. |
| US10914066B2 |
Curtain wall
A curtain wall including one or more mullion profiles and one or more transom profiles, where the one or more mullion profiles extend vertically, the one or more transom profiles are attached horizontal between two mullion profiles. A barrier for water is provided on the fixing points of the transom profiles to the mullion profiles, where the barrier is adapted to divert this water to a the transom profile, where the transom profiles is adapted to drain this water to the outside of the curtain wall. |
| US10914061B1 |
Assembled slab steel-wood composite joint and assembly method thereof
An assembled slab-type steel-wood composite joint, includes a steel-wood composite column, square wood beams, connecting assemblies for connecting the steel-wood composite column and the square wood beams, and wood slabs connected to and supported by the steel-wood composite column, the square wood beams and the connecting assemblies. The steel-wood composite column includes a hollow cross-shaped outer square wood column, and square blocks are integrally formed on the outer square wood column; and a steel sleeve is inlaid in the outer square wood column, an inner wood column is inlaid in the steel sleeve, column vertical steel bars penetrate through the inner wood column, horizontal steel bars penetrate through the square blocks and are fixedly connected to the steel sleeve, and threads are arranged at the ends of the horizontal steel bars. |
| US10914058B2 |
Garbage disposal assembly apparatus
Implementations of a garbage disposal assembly apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the garbage disposal assembly apparatus comprises a top part, an elongated member, a handle, and a support member. In some implementations, a method of using the garbage disposal assembly apparatus comprises installing a garbage disposal assembly to a sink using the garbage disposal assembly apparatus. In some embodiments, the support member includes a holding element adapted to hold a portion of a garbage disposal assembly during the installation process. |
| US10914057B2 |
Dual air admittance valve
Embodiments of a valve assembly and a plumbing system incorporating the same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a valve assembly for use with an enclosed environment includes a housing having an interior volume, an inlet disposed at a first end of the housing and fluidly coupled to an environment surrounding the housing, and an outlet disposed at a second end of the housing opposite the first end and fluidly coupled to the enclosed environment; a first valve having a first valve seat and a first sealing member at least partially extending through a first opening in the first valve seat in a closed position; and a second valve disposed beneath the first valve and having a second valve seat and a second sealing member at least partially extending through a second opening in the second valve seat in a closed position. |
| US10914056B2 |
Vessel rinsing apparatus
A vessel rinsing apparatus including a mounting base, a fluid discharge member including a plurality of nozzles, a valve member operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and configured to control water flow through the nozzles, and an escutcheon supported by the mounting base. |
| US10914055B2 |
Fluid monitoring system
A system for observing flow may comprise a device for observing flow in a pipe comprising a sound detector, a housing affixing the sound detector external to a pipe, a microprocessor, a power supply, and a device interface. The system may further comprise a data transmitter, a remote server for receiving data from one or more devices for observing flow in a pipe, a plurality of server-side applications applying analytical operations to the data, and a plurality of end-user devices for accessing the data through a plurality of user interfaces. The flow observation system can be used to detect leaks, identify water conservation opportunities, alert end-users of overconsumption, and remotely shut-off the water supply. |
| US10914052B1 |
Systems and methods for laying underground fiber optic cable
The disclosed systems for laying underground fiber optic cable may include a drive body, at least one rotational motor, a forward auger element rotatably coupled to the drive body and positioned to be rotated by the at least one rotational motor in a first rotational direction, and a rear auger element rotatably coupled to the drive body and positioned to be rotated by the at least one rotational motor in a second, opposite rotational direction. Various other systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed. |
| US10914051B2 |
Work machines including automatic grading features and functions
Work machines including automatic grading features and functions. One exemplary embodiment is a work machine including a chassis, ground contacting members rotatably coupled with the chassis and an actuator coupled with the chassis. A pole assembly extends above the chassis. A receiver is coupled with the pole assembly and structured to detect a wireless signal. An electronic controller is in operative communication with the receiver and the actuator, the electronic controller structured to adjust an actuator in response to a wireless signal detected by the receiver. The actuator is adjustable to vary position of the receiver and to vary position of a grading tool assembly coupled with a suspension. |
| US10914050B2 |
Adapter board with splined bushing
A blade assembly includes an adapter board including a lower tool bit attachment portion, terminating in a lower adapter board free end, the lower adapter board free end defining a bottom surface defining a plurality of shank receiving bores. A plurality of bushings are disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of shank receiving bores. |
| US10914049B1 |
Excavating earth from a dig site using an excavation vehicle
This description provides an autonomous or semi-autonomous excavation vehicle that is capable of navigating through a dig site and carrying out an excavation routine using a system of sensors physically mounted to the excavation vehicle. The sensors collect any one or more of spatial, imaging, measurement, and location data representing the status of the excavation vehicle and its surrounding environment. Based on the collected data, the excavation vehicle executes instructions to carry out an excavation routine. The excavation vehicle is also able to carry out numerous other tasks, such as checking the volume of excavated earth in an excavation tool and helping prepare a digital terrain model of the site as part of a process for creating the excavation routine. |
| US10914048B2 |
Height adjustable meter/device pit
A height adjustable device pit (10) is provided for use in installing water meters (12) or other equipment below ground level. The device pit (10) includes a lower housing section (14), an upper housing section (16), and a lid (18). The lower housing section (14) and the upper housing section (16) are engaged with each other by mating screw threads (20) and (22) that are centered on a vertical, longitudinal axis (24). The housing sections (14,16) are movable relative to each other along the longitudinal axis (24) to adjust the vertical height of the device pit (10) in response to relative rotation of the housing sections (14) and (16) about the longitudinal axis (24). |
| US10914045B2 |
Hydrophilic material oil fence having double-porous mesh
Disclosed is a hydrophilic material oil fence having a double-porous mesh. The hydrophilic material oil fence having the double-porous mesh includes a floating body floating on a water surface, and a skirt coupled to an upper portion and a lower portion of the floating body and made of a hydrophilic material through which a hydrophilic fluid selectively passes. A mesh hole size of a partial region of the skirt and a mesh hole size of the other region of the skirt are different. |
| US10914044B2 |
Breakaway guardrail post for a highway crash attenuation system
A highway crash attenuation system having an improved breakaway guardrail post. An improved upper section of Post 1 has an anchor bearing plate with a cooperating stabilizing bolt engaging with the upstream face of the upper post section. The downstream side of the upper post section is provided with split, spaced-apart strut sections which do not obstruct the rear cable pass through notch. |
| US10914043B1 |
Construction method for a cantilever beam on a central pier
A construction method for a cantilever beam on a central pier. A scaled model of the cantilever beam on the central pier is established and tested to obtain the stress distribution regularities of the cantilever beam according to test data and analysis results of the scaled model, so as to find out week parts of the cantilever beam, and thus the optimization design can be performed to make the cantilever beam reasonably carry the load and improve the materials with a higher utilization ratio. The wheeled stand support used in the present application has a high turnover rate and it is easy and convenient to dismantle and assemble the wheeled stand support. A height of the cantilever beam mold can be adjusted by a hydraulic cylinder. |
| US10914041B2 |
Machine with stabilization assembly, and measurement method
The invention relates to a machine (1) having a machine frame (2), mobile by means of on-track undercarriages (3) on rails (4) of a track grid (5), and a stabilizing unit (8) which comprises a vibration exciter (15) for generating horizontal vibrations extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the machine and flanged rollers (10) designed to roll on the rails (4). In this, a camera (11) is mounted on the machine frame (2) for recording a section of the track grid (5) set in vibrations, wherein the camera (11) is connected to an evaluation device (16) in order to derive from the recorded image data a resulting deflection (sr) of the track grid (5). In this manner, the amplitude (ar) of the sleeper deflection can be recorded, which is a measure of the actually effective vibration for stabilizing the track. |
| US10914039B2 |
Soft tissue comprising non-wood fibers
The present invention provides soft, durable and bulky tissue products comprising non-wood fibers and more particularly hesperaloe fiber. The inventors have discovered that high yield hesperaloe pulp fiber, when incorporated in amounts of at least about 5 percent by weight of the tissue product, produces products having a GMT less than about 1000 g/3″ and a GM Slope less than about 7.0 kg. At the foregoing tensile strengths and modulus the tissue products of the present invention are also generally soft, such as having a Stiffness Index less than about 10.0, and more preferably less than about 9.0, such as from about 7.0 to about 9.0. |
| US10914038B2 |
Paper strength improving polymer composition and additive system, use thereof, and manufacture of paper products
A polymer composition including an anionic synthetic polymer, an anionic polysaccharide, including a strength additive system, a paper product and a method of production. |
| US10914037B2 |
Yankee dryer profiler and control
A method for creping paper includes applying an adhesive composition to an outer surface of a creping cylinder (Yankee cylinder) to form an adhesive coating, contacting paper with the adhesive coating, removing the paper and adhesive coating from the creping cylinder, and determining a quality of the adhesive coating. Determining the quality of the adhesive coating may include measuring a degree of cross-linking of the adhesive polymer, a concentration of the adhesive polymer in the adhesive coating, a water content of the adhesive coating, an ash content of the adhesive coating, or combinations thereof. Determining the quality of the adhesive coating may also include determining a thickness of the adhesive coating by measuring light absorbed by the coating and calculating the thickness using Beer's Law. Systems and apparatuses for determining the quality of the adhesive coating and for creping paper are also disclosed. |
| US10914036B2 |
Ink fixative solutions
The present disclosure is drawn to ink fixative solutions, which can consist essentially of a polyvalent metal salt, a holdout additive, and water. The polyvalent metal salt can be present in an amount from about 1 wt % to about 5 wt %, with respect to the entire weight of the ink fixative solution. The holdout additive can be present in an amount from about 2 wt % to about 20 wt %, with respect to the entire weight of the ink fixative solution. The holdout additive can be polyethylene glycol, glycerol, carboxy methyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, a fatty acid, a fatty acid ethoxylate, or combinations thereof. |
| US10914028B2 |
Laundry treating appliance with stain station
A laundry treating appliance, such as a clothes washer, either vertical or horizontal axis, can have a bulk dispenser capable of dispensing multiple doses of treating chemistry from a reservoir of treating chemistry. A housing fluidly couples a supply of water and the treating chemistry for supplying both to a treating chamber within the laundry treating appliance. |
| US10914024B2 |
Nonwoven fabric and process for forming the same
The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of polypropylene-containing fibers that form a nonwoven web, which fibers in addition contain a slip agent, the web has a side which is provided with an alternating pattern which consists of individualized bonded areas which bonded areas are in the form of rods which are arranged in the cross direction of the web, the alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas defines a non-bonded area, the web has a basis weight on the range of from 5-25 g/m2, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20% of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95% of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for forming the nonwoven fabric. |
| US10914021B2 |
Polycrystalline silicon rod and method for producing single crystal silicon
The present invention provides polycrystalline silicon suitably used as a raw material for producing single crystal silicon. The polycrystalline silicon rod of the present invention is a polycrystalline silicon rod grown by chemical vapor deposition performed under a pressure of 0.3 MPaG or more, wherein when a plate-shaped sample piece collected from an arbitrary portion of the polycrystalline silicon rod is observed with a microscope with a temperature increased from a temperature lower than a melting point of silicon up to a temperature exceeding the melting point of silicon, a heterogeneous crystal region, which is a crystal region including a plurality of crystal grains heterogeneously assembled and including no needle-like crystal, having a diameter exceeding 10 μm is not observed. |
| US10914019B2 |
Plating apparatus and plating method
A plating apparatus for plating a substrate is provided to reduce vibration of a paddle. The plating apparatus includes a plating bath configured to accommodate plating solution; a paddle that is arranged in the plating bath, and configured to move in a reciprocating direction along a surface of the substrate to stir the plating solution; a support member for supporting a first end portion of the paddle; a first magnet provided on the paddle; and a second magnet provided on the plating bath. The first magnet and the second magnet are configured to exert a magnetic force on each other so that a second end portion on an opposite side to the first end portion of the paddle is suppressed from vibrating in directions approaching and leaving the substrate while the paddle is moving. |
| US10914016B2 |
Steel sheet for cans and production method for steel sheet for cans
A steel sheet for cans has, on the surface thereof, in order from the steel sheet side, a chromium metal layer and a hydrous chromium oxide layer. The chromium metal layer is deposited in an amount of 50-200 mg/m2, and the hydrous chromium oxide layer is deposited in an amount of 3-15 mg/m2 in terms of chromium. The chromium metal layer includes: a flat chromium metal layer that has a thickness of at least 7 nm; and a granular chromium metal layer that includes granular protrusions that are formed on the surface of the flat chromium metal layer. The maximum grain size of the granular protrusions is 150 nm or smaller. The number density of the granular protrusions per unit area is 10/μm2 or higher. |
| US10914014B2 |
Alkaline water electrolysis diaphragm and method of manufacturing same
A diaphragm includes a porous supporting body and a polymer porous membrane. When one of surfaces of the porous membrane is defined as a surface A, the other surface opposite to the surface A is defined as a surface B, a section of the porous membrane parallel to the surfaces A and B is defined as a section C, an average pore diameter on the surface A is defined as an average pore diameter DA, an average pore diameter on the surface B is defined as an average pore diameter DB, and an average pore diameter on the section C is defined as an average pore diameter DC, the average pore diameters DA and DB are substantially equal to each other, and the average pore diameter DC is larger than each of the average pore diameters DA and DB. |
| US10914011B2 |
Membrane electrode assembly and method for hydrogen evolution by electrolysis
A method for hydrogen evolution by electrolysis includes soaking a membrane electrode assembly into an alkaline aqueous solution. The membrane electrode assembly includes an anode having a first catalyst layer on a first gas-liquid diffusion layer, a cathode having a second catalyst layer on a second gas-liquid diffusion layer, and a cationic exchange membrane between the first catalyst layer of the anode and the second catalyst layer of the cathode. The first catalyst layer, the second catalyst layer, or both of the above has a chemical structure of MxRuyN2, wherein M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, 0 |
| US10914010B2 |
Refrigerant compressor and freezer including same
A refrigerant compressor includes: an electric component; and a compression component driven by the electric component to compress a refrigerant. At least one sliding member constituting the compression component is made of a base material (185) that is an iron-based material. An abrasion resistance film (180) including a surface layer constituted by at least fine crystals is formed on a sliding surface of the sliding member. The surface layer (181) includes an A portion in which a component contained most is diiron trioxide (Fe2O3). The A portion exists within a range of at least 0.3 μm or less from an outermost surface of the sliding surface. The abrasion resistance film (180) may include at least one intermediate layer (182 to 184) located between the surface layer (181) and the base material (185). With this, self-abrasion resistance of the sliding member can be improved, so that the refrigerant compressor having excellent reliability and efficiency can be obtained. |
| US10914009B2 |
Method for manufacturing non-phosphate coated metal material for cold heading-plastic working process
A non-phosphate coated metal material for plastic working includes a metal material, a coating layer formed on a surface of the metal material, and a lubrication layer on the coating layer. The coating layer includes calcium tetraborate. A method for manufacturing a non-phosphate coated metal material includes a pre-treatment process to remove foreign matters or scale from a surface of a metal material, a coating treatment process to form a coating layer on the surface of the metal material by dipping the metal material, which is subject to the pre-treatment process, into a coating agent, and a lubrication treatment process to form a lubrication layer on the coating layer through the contact between the coated metal material and a lubricating agent. The coating agent includes a non-phosphate treatment solution including at least one borate selected from sodium tetraborate and a hydrate thereof, sodium nitrite, calcium hydroxide, and water. |
| US10914007B2 |
Method and apparatus for substrate processing
The present disclosure relates to a substrate processing apparatus and a substrate processing method using the same, the substrate processing method including: introducing a substrate into a chamber; processing the substrate while heating the substrate by using a heat source unit provided in the chamber; and reciprocating at least any one of the substrate and the heat source unit in an extending direction of the substrate. Thus, while the substrate is processed, the temperature of the substrate may be uniformly adjusted, and the efficiency of thermal processing of the substrate may thereby be improved. |
| US10914006B2 |
Nanoparticle continuous-coating device and method based on spatial atomic layer deposition
A nanoparticle continuous-coating device based on spatial atomic layer deposition. A first-stage pipeline unit, a second-stage pipeline unit, a third-stage pipeline unit and a fourth-stage pipeline unit which are connected sequentially. The first-stage pipeline unit is used for providing a first precursor and enabling the first precursor to be adsorbed on surfaces of nanoparticles. The third-stage pipeline unit is used for providing a second precursor and enabling the second precursor to react with the first precursor on the surfaces of the nanoparticles, so that a monomolecular thin film layer is generated on the surfaces of the nanoparticles. The second-stage and fourth-stage pipeline units are used for cleaning the nanoparticles and discharging the redundant first precursor, the redundant second precursor or reaction by-products. |
| US10914005B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus having gas guide capable of suppressing gas diffusion
A technique that improves a quality of substrate processing. A substrate processing apparatus includes: a plurality of processing chambers and transfer chambers; a vacuum transfer chamber; a plurality of gate valves; a plurality of first gas supply units to supply an inert gas to a substrate; a transfer robot; and a control unit to control the plurality of first gas supply units and the transfer robot to: supply the inert gas to the substrate at a first flow rate when a distance between a gas supply port and the substrate passing through the plurality of gate valves is a first distance; and supply the inert gas to the substrate at a second flow rate greater than the first flow rate when the distance between the gas supply port and the substrate is a second distance greater than the first distance when the substrate passes through the plurality of gate valves. |
| US10914004B2 |
Thin-film deposition method and manufacturing method of semiconductor device
A method of depositing a thin film having a desired etching characteristic while improving a loss amount and loss uniformity of a lower film includes, on the semiconductor substrate and the pattern structure: a first operation of depositing a portion of the thin film by repeating a first cycle comprising (a1) a source gas supply operation, (b1) a reactant gas supply operation, and (c1) a plasma supply operation for a certain number of times; a second operation of depositing a remaining portion of the thin film by repeating a second cycle comprising (a2) a source gas supply operation, (b2) a reactant gas supply operation, and (c2) a plasma supply operation for a certain number of times after the first operation, wherein a supply time of the source gas supply operation (a1) is longer than a supply time of the source gas supply operation (a2). |
| US10914001B2 |
Volatile dihydropyrazinly and dihydropyrazine metal complexes
A composition comprising dihydropyrazinyl anions that can be coordinated as 6 electron ligands to a broad range of different metals to yield volatile metal complexes for ALD and CVD depositions are described herein. Also described herein are undeprotonated dihydropyrazines that can coordinate to metals as stabilizing neutral ligands. In one embodiment, the composition is used for the direct liquid injection delivery of the metal dihydropyrazinyl complex precursor to the chamber of an ALD or CVD chamber for the deposition of metal-containing thin films such as, for example, ruthenium or cobalt metal films. |
| US10913995B2 |
Pretreatment assembly and method for treating work pieces
A pretreatment assembly includes a product support assembly and a pretreatment device. The product support assembly includes a primary support assembly, a primary drive assembly, a number of secondary support assemblies, and a secondary drive assembly. The primary drive assembly is operatively coupled to the primary support assembly. The primary drive assembly imparts a generally constant motion to the primary support assembly. Each secondary support assembly is structured to support a number of work pieces. Each secondary support assembly is movably coupled to the primary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly is operatively coupled to each secondary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly selectively imparts a motion to each secondary support assembly. The pretreatment device is disposed adjacent the product support assembly. |
| US10913992B2 |
Method of manufacturing a crystalline aluminum-iron-silicon alloy
Provided is a method of manufacturing a crystalline aluminum-iron-silicon alloy, and optionally an automotive component comprising the same, comprising forming a composite ingot including a plurality of crystalline phases by melting aluminum, iron, and silicon raw materials in an inert environment to form a substantially homogenous melt, subsequently solidifying the melt, and annealing the ingot under vacuum by heating at a temperature in the range of 850° C. to 1000° C. yield an annealed crystalline ingot wherein the predominant crystalline phase is FCC Al3Fe2Si. The raw materials can further include one or more additives such as zinc, zirconium, tin, and chromium. Melting can occur above the FCC Al3Fe2Si crystalline phase melting point, or at a temperature of about 1100° C. to about 1400° C. Annealing can occur under vacuum conditions. |
| US10913987B2 |
Bacteria identification and antibiotic susceptibility profiling device
The system described herein for bacterial identification can be used as a point-of-care or lab-based diagnostic system. In some implementations, the system can be used to detect other foreign agents within blood or other samples. The system can include disposable microfluidic cartridges that are removable from the system. The microfluidic cartridges can receive a sample, such as a blood sample, that is suspected of containing bacterial cells and separate the bacterial cells from the blood sample. Once the bacterial cells are separated from the blood, the system can introduce the recombinant detector bacteriophages into the system that can infect the bacterial cells. The system can then detect the expression of reporter genes from the recombinant detector bacteriophages. |
| US10913974B2 |
Nucleic acid amplification and detection assays
The present invention relates to a method and kit for amplifying and detecting a quantity of nucleic acid. The invention is particularly relevant to isothermal amplification techniques carried out on a flow based assay device. The amplified nucleic acid may be detected on the device using an optical read-out. |
| US10913972B2 |
5,5-disubstituted luciferins and their use in luciferase-based assays
Described are luciferin analogues, methods for making the analogues, kits including the analogues, and methods of using the compounds for the detection of luminescence in luciferase-based assays. |
| US10913970B2 |
Method and device for antibiotic susceptibility testing based on fluctuations of electrical resistance in a microchannel
A system and method for antibiotic susceptibility testing efficiently determines whether bacteria are alive or have been killed by antibiotic treatment. The antibiotic susceptibility testing device includes at least one reservoir into which a bacteria solution is introduced and a microfluidic channel connected to the reservoir, wherein the cross-sectional size of the microfluidic channel is selected to be comparable to the size of the bacterium to be tested. Furthermore, the electrical resistance or voltage signal across the microchannel is monitored as bacteria swim into and out of the channel. Alternatively, a small population of bacteria can be immobilized in the microchannel. The resistance or voltage signal fluctuates when the bacteria are alive and moving in and out of the channel or wiggling on the microchannel walls. If the bacteria are dead, they have limited motility and the signal fluctuations are significantly smaller. By monitoring the signal fluctuations, the antibiotic susceptibility testing device can determine whether or not bacteria are alive, thus enabling antibiotic susceptibility testing of bacteria. |
| US10913968B2 |
Mass-spectrometric resistance determination by growth measurement
The invention relates to a mass-spectrometric method to determine microbial resistances to antibiotics, in which the microbes are cultured in a medium comprising an antibiotic, and a mass spectrum of the microbes is acquired after they have been cultured. The method is characterized by the fact that any microbial growth taking place during the culture is mass-spectrometrically determined with the aid of a reference substance, which is added in a dosed amount and is co-measured in the mass spectrum, wherein a growth in microbes indicates the resistance to the antibiotic. |
| US10913962B2 |
Process of making (S)-nicotine
A process for synthetically producing (S)-nicotine ([(S)-3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl) pyridine]) is provided. |
| US10913960B2 |
Biotechnological production of omega-functionalised carboxylic acids and esters thereof
A microbial cell, which is genetically modified to increase the expression relative to the corresponding genetically unmodified cell of an AlkB alkane hydroxylase (Eb) having an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 and a wax-ester synthase (Ef) having an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. The cell does not have a genetic modification that increases formation of a carboxylic acid or a carboxylate ester from a simple carbon source. |
| US10913956B2 |
Gene therapy for neurometabolic disorders
The disclosure pertains to methods and compositions for treating disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). These disorders include neurometabolic disorders such as lysosomal storage diseases that affect the central nervous system, e.g., Niemann-Pick A disease. They also include disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. The disclosed methods involve contacting an axonal ending of a neuron with a composition containing high titer AAV carrying a therapeutic transgene so that the AAV vector is axonally transported in a retrograde fashion and transgene product is expressed distally to the administration site. |
| US10913955B2 |
Aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH1) nucleic acid molecules that control pathogens
This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of pathogens through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in pathogens. The disclosure also concerns methods for applying dsRNA through formulations and/or transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of pathogens, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby. |
| US10913954B2 |
Abiotic stress tolerant plants and methods
Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs are useful for conferring improved drought tolerance, and/or for regulating flowering time. Compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprise these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilize these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode drought tolerance polypeptides and/or flowering time-regulating polypeptide. |
| US10913947B2 |
Antisense oligomers for treatment of conditions and diseases
Alternative splicing events in SCN1A gene can lead to non-productive mRNA transcripts which in turn can lead to aberrant protein expression, and therapeutic agents which can target the alternative splicing events in SCN1A gene can modulate the expression level of functional proteins in Dravet Syndrome patients and/or inhibit aberrant protein expression. Such therapeutic agents can be used to treat a condition caused by SCN1A, SCN8A or SCN5A protein deficiency. |
| US10913945B2 |
Nucleic acid linked to a trivalent glycoconjugate
The present invention relates to a compound comprising a modified saccharide moiety conjugated to a nucleic acid. The compound is useful in medicine for RNA interference therapy or for research and diagnostic purposes. In particular, the compound is useful in treating liver disease. |
| US10913942B2 |
Yeast strain with xylose utilizing capacity
Disclosed herein are a yeast strain capable of utilizing xylose as a carbon source and a method for producing lipids using the same. The yeast strain is obtained by adaptively evolving a wild-type yeast strain which cannot utilize xylose as a carbon source so that it can produce high density lipids and then transforming the adaptively evolved strain to obtain the ability to metabolize xylose. Since the strain does not have the xylose metabolic pathway based on oxidoreductase, it can produce biodiesel and biomaterials based on lipid and lignocellulosic biomass at a high yield without a problem of cofactor imbalance and can greatly improve the economic feasibility and sustainability of the production processes of biodiesel and biomaterials. |
| US10913940B2 |
Compositions and methods for pesticide degradation
Compositions and methods related to anucelate cells (e.g., bacterial minicells) for pesticide degradation applications including related cells, polypeptides, and vectors. |
| US10913937B2 |
Degradation of sporopollenin
A composition comprised of a perodixase, a catalase and a peroxide that, in combination, is suitable for degradation of pollen wall sporopollenin, and coatings comprising sporopollenin in a matrix that can be selectively degraded through application of a peroxidase, a catalase and a peroxide to the sporopollenin matrix. |
| US10913933B2 |
Bioengineered liver constructs and methods relating thereto
An in vitro liver organoid is provided along with methods of making and using the organoid. A cell culture system that includes the liver organoid is also provided. The liver organoid has fetal liver characteristics and supports expansion and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells. |
| US10913932B2 |
Maturation of mammalian hepatocytes
The present invention relates to directed differentiation and maturation of mammalian hepatocytes, such as human hepatocytes. The hepatocyte obtained in accordance with the present invention show a phenotype which is more similar to that of primary hepatocytes than previously shown. In particular, the present invention relates to exposure of mammalian hepatocytes, such as human hepatocytes, to at least one maturation factor selected from the group consisting of Src kinase inhibitors, vitamin D including precursors, metabolites and analogs thereof, hypoxia inducing compounds, sphingosine and sphingosine derivatives, activators of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), platelet-activating factor (PAF), PKC inhibitors, and combinations thereof. |
| US10913929B2 |
Method of differentiating stem cells
The present disclosure provides methods of generating germ layers from stem cells comprising culturing the stem cells in a culture medium having an osmolality less than 340 mOsm/kg. The present disclosure also includes a method to generate different cell lineages from the germ layers as well as to detect them by immunological methods. The present disclosure further provides methods for the generation, isolation, cultivation and propagation of committed progenitor cells and for the production of differentiated cells from the three germ layers. The present disclosure also provides culture media for use in inducing the three germ layers. |
| US10913926B2 |
Device and method for automatic processing of culture plates for microbiological samples
An automatic processing device of culture plates (2) for microbiological samples, wherein the processing device (1) includes a support frame (3); a slide (4) provided with a seating (5) configured for removably housing a culture plate (2) and movably mounted on the support frame (3) so as to be selectively displaceable between a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and a first unloading; a camera (6) of a linear type, provided with an optic (7) of a telecentric type and a trilinear sensor, and arranged according to a vertical axis (8) such as to acquire, at an image-acquiring zone, a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2), during the displacing of the slide (4); a first lighting device (11) orientated such as to illuminate the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2); an advancing device (14) of the slide (4) configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide (4) in the image-acquiring zone; and an electronic control device (9) of a functioning of the camera (6), of the lighting device and of the advancing device (14). |
| US10913925B2 |
Modular platform for tissue integrated cell culture
The systems and methods disclosed herein are generally related to a cell culture system. More particularly, the systems and methods enable the culturing and interconnecting of a plurality of tissue types in a biomimetic environment. By culturing organ specific tissue types within a biomimetic environment and interconnecting each of the organ systems in a physiologically meaningful way, experiments can be conducted on in vitro cells that substantially mimic the responses of in vivo cell populations. In some implementations, the system is used to monitor how organ systems respond to agents such as toxins or medications. The system enables the precise and controlled delivery of these agents, which, in some implementations, enables the biomimetic dosing of drugs in humans to be mimicked. |
| US10913924B2 |
Controlling pressure
A culture module is contemplated that allows the perfusion and optionally mechanical actuation of one or more microfluidic devices, such as organ-on-a-chip microfluidic devices comprising cells that mimic at least one function of an organ in the body. A method for pressure control is contemplated to allow the control of flow rate (while perfusing cells) despite limitations of common pressure regulators. The method for pressure control allows for perfusion of a microfluidic device, such as an organ on a chip microfluidic device comprising cells that mimic cells in an organ in the body, that is detachably linked with said assembly, so that fluid enters ports of the microfluidic device from a fluid reservoir, optionally without tubing, at a controllable flow rate. |
| US10913919B2 |
Automatic dishwashing detergent composition
An automatic dishwashing cleaning composition having a new protease. |
| US10913918B2 |
Refrigerating machine oil
The present invention provides a refrigerating machine oil comprising: a lubricating base oil; and 40 mass % or less of a polymer, based on a total amount of the refrigerating machine oil, the polymer having a structural unit represented by the following formula (I) and a weight average molecular weight of from 500 to 100000. [In formula (I), Ra, Rb and Rc each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, and Rd represents an oxygen-containing organic group or a C1-18 hydrocarbon group.] |
| US10913916B2 |
Lubricating composition
Lubricating composition comprising (i) base oil and (ii) a metal-free phosphonate compound having the general formula P(═O)(R1)(OR2)(OR3) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and each independently selected from a straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C4-C22 alkyl group. The lubricating composition of the present invention provides improved engine durability, improved wear and friction reduction, improved fuel economy and excellent oxidative stability. |
| US10913911B1 |
Chemical compositions and treatment systems and treatment methods using same for remediating H2S and other contaminants in gasses
A treatment composition for remediating for remediating H2S and other contaminant(s) in contaminated gasses comprising: an aqueous hydroxide solution containing at least one hydroxide compound at a collective concentration of 35-55 weight percent of the aqueous hydroxide solution; at least one organic acid selected from the group consisting of fulvic acid and humic acid; and a chelating agent, wherein the aqueous hydroxide solution constitutes at least 80 wt % of the treatment composition, the at least one organic acid constitutes 0.1-5 wt % of the treatment composition, the chelating agent constitutes 0.1-5 wt % of the treatment composition, and a pH of the treatment composition is at least 12.0. |
| US10913910B2 |
Quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts
The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels. |
| US10913909B2 |
Selection of bright stock processing conditions based on sample characterization
Systems and methods are provided for modifying or selecting processing conditions for bright stock formation based on compositional characterization of the feedstock and/or bright stock products. In some aspects, the compositional information can include Z-class characterization of the components of a feed and/or bright stock product, optionally in combination with carbon number and/or molecular weight for the components. The compositional information can be used to select processing conditions to allow for removal and/or modification of selected components within a bright stock in order to improve throughput and/or provide desirable cold flow properties. |
| US10913904B1 |
Control of demulsifier injection into crude oil entering separators
A computer-implemented method includes controlling water separation in a hydrocarbon stream flowing through a separator train including one or more separator vessels located upstream of a dehydrator by adjusting a flowrate of demulsifier added to the separator train by receiving data from a real-time process test of the separation train, quantifying a demulsifier inertia value from the process data, estimating model fit parameters to the process data to generate a water separation profile (WSP) correlating water draw-off and demulsifier flowrate for the separation train, and during operations, modifying the demulsifier flowrate according to the WSP and according to the inertia value to achieve a received target water separation value for the stream entering the dehydrator. |
| US10913903B2 |
System and method for using a flash evaporator to separate bitumen and hydrocarbon condensate
A system and method for separating bitumen and condensate extracted from separating bitumen from oil sands material is disclosed. The method includes passing the mixture of bitumen and condensate through a flash evaporator to separate them. In the flash evaporator the mixture is heated at high pressure after which it is sprayed into a tank where the pressure is much lower, allowing the condensate to vaporize and the bitumen to settle to the bottom of the tank. The vapors are then passed through a condenser unit, causing them to cool and liquefy. |
| US10913902B2 |
Production of high energy-dense liquid hydrocarbon from low energy-dense aqueous solutions of oxygen containing organic compound(s)
Methods to convert an oxygen containing organic compound(s) to one or more water-free liquid hydrocarbons products. They make use of a catalytic process in a two-stage reactor system having a first reactor and a second reactor in series. Process design is described for effective conversion of aqueous low energy-dense aqueous solutions containing oxygen containing organic compound(s) to liquid hydrocarbons; the process design preferably employs the solid acid catalysts comprised of microporous aluminosilicates denoted as zeolites mixed with silicon carbide binder in series of two reactor system with capability of complete water removal. |
| US10913901B2 |
Integrated process for mesophase pitch and petrochemical production
An integrated method for mesophase pitch and petrochemicals production. The method including supplying crude oil to a reactor vessel; heating the crude oil in the reactor vessel to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined amount of time; reducing asphaltene content in the crude oil by allowing polymerization reactions to occur in the reactor vessel at an elevated pressure in the absence of oxygen; producing a three-phase upgraded hydrocarbon product comprising gas, liquid, and solid hydrocarbon components, where the liquid hydrocarbon component comprises deasphalted oil and the solid hydrocarbon component comprises mesophase pitch; separating the gas, liquid, and solid hydrocarbon components; directly utilizing the liquid hydrocarbon component for petrochemicals production; and directly utilizing the solid hydrocarbon component for carbon artifact production. |
| US10913898B1 |
Fire resistant phosphate cyanate esters
This invention describes resins with phosphate cores and a simple, three-step process for their synthesis. Preferred resins are cyanate ester resins with bridging phosphate groups. These resins can be cured to produce thermoset polymers having Tgs of between 131 and >360° C. depending on the number of cyanate ester groups per phosphate and the substitution pattern of the aromatic rings. The high char yields of these resins, up to about 67%, coupled with the phosphate core means that these materials will have applications as fire-resistant polymers. Additionally, these materials can potentially be blended with conventional cyanate esters or other compatible thermosetting resins to improve the fire resistance of composite materials. Other applications may include use in fire-resistant circuit boards, or as surface coatings to reduce flammability of conventional composite materials or thermoplastics. |
| US10913894B1 |
Construction method for ecologically protecting expansive soil slope by combining phosphogypsum with microbial mineralization
The present invention provides a construction method for ecologically protecting an expansive soil slope by combining phosphogypsum with microbial mineralization. The method includes: (1) placing Bacillus pasteurii in a culture medium to prepare a microbial solution, and mixing urea, calcium chloride and water to prepare a cementing solution; (2) preparing a mixture with phosphogypsum fly ash and soil; mixing the mixture, the microbial solution and water well, and adding the cementing solution and water to prepare an improving mixture slurry; and (3) spraying the improving mixture slurry to a face of the slope by wet spraying, and covering with a non-woven fabric by tying and fixing. |
| US10913891B2 |
Systems and methods for producing hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon bearing rock via combined treatment of the rock and subsequent waterflooding
A method for producing hydrocarbons within a reservoir includes (a) injecting an aqueous solution into the reservoir. The aqueous solution includes water and a thermally activated chemical species. The thermally activated chemical species is urea, a urea derivative, or a carbamate. The thermally activated chemical agent is thermally activated at or above a threshold temperature less than 200° C. In addition, the method includes (b) thermally activating the thermally activated chemical species in the aqueous solution during or after (a) at a temperature equal to or greater than the threshold temperature to produce carbon-dioxide and at least one of ammonia, amine, and alkanolamine within the reservoir. Further, the method includes (c) increasing the water wettability of the subterranean formation in response to the thermally activation in (b). Still further, the method includes (d) waterflooding the reservoir with water after (a), (b) and (c). |
| US10913881B2 |
Method of stabilization of a haloolefin-based composition
The present invention provides a haloolefin-based composition comprising a highly-stable haloolefin in which decomposition and oxidization are inhibited, and the haloolefin-based composition being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers.The present invention relates to a haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water and being used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. The haloolefin-based composition comprising a haloolefin and water is used for at least one application selected from the group consisting of heat transfer media, refrigerants, foaming agents, solvents, cleaning agents, propellants, and fire extinguishers. |
| US10913876B2 |
Polyurea-poly(meth)acrylate interpenetrating polymer network adhesive compositions and methods of using the same
Provided herein are adhesive compositions comprising a polyurea-poly(meth)acrylate interpenetrating polymer network. Further provided are two-part curable adhesive compositions comprising a Part A initiator composition and a Part B activator composition. The Part A initiator composition comprises an organoborane-amine complex and the Part B activator composition comprises an isocyanate that is reactive with the amine portion of the organoborane-amine complex to liberate organoborane from the organoborane-amine complex. Further provided are methods of using an adhesive composition comprising a polyurea-poly(meth)acrylate interpenetrating polymer network, such as, for example, in joining and/or bonding together polyolefin materials (e.g., polypropylene random copolymer (PP-R) pipes). |
| US10913872B2 |
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer-triallyl phosphate composition
A peroxide-curable ethylene copolymer composition having (A) a crosslinkable ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, (B) an effective amount of triallyl phosphate (TAP), (C) an organic peroxide, and, optionally, (D) a supplemental polymer; wherein the (A) crosslinkable ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer is made by copolymerizing ethylene and an olefin-functional comonomer in the presence of a molecular catalyst useful therefor. Also provided are a cured product made from the composition, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same. |
| US10913868B2 |
Aqueous coating composition
The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an aqueous coating composition that can form a multilayer coating film having excellent storage stability, excellent adhesion to plastic base materials, excellent finish, and excellent coating film performance, such as water resistance; and to also provide a coating method using the composition. The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition comprising (A) an aqueous dispersion of a modified polyolefin, (B) an aqueous acrylic resin and/or an aqueous polyester resin, and (C) a phosphoric acid compound represented by a specific formula; and also provides a method for forming a coating film, comprising applying the aqueous coating composition, as well as an article coated with the aqueous coating composition. |
| US10913867B2 |
Aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, microspheres, and polyethylene wax
The present invention relates to a matte coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polymer particles having an average particle size in the range of from 80 nm to 500 nm; b) polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres having a particle size in the range of from 1 μm to 20 μm; c) polyethylene wax particles having a particle size in the range of from 0.3 μm to 30 μm; and d) a rheology modifier. The composition of the present invention gives matte finish coatings with excellent burnish resistance. |
| US10913866B2 |
Coating composition and paint produced from same
The invention relates to a coating composition based on organic or water-based solvent, containing at least one binder (A), optionally at least one cross-linking agent (B), and at least one matting agent (M) based on silicon dioxide (SiO2), wherein the coating composition contains a combination of a) a matting agent based on silicon dioxide (SiO2) that is surface-modified with one or more waxes, b) an organic matting agent, and c) polyamide particles, and a clear lacquer comprising a coating composition of this type. In this way, automobile series paints can be produced having targeted, adjustable low gloss. |
| US10913865B2 |
Modified metal nanoplate and conductive paste comprising the same
A modified metal nanoplate and a conductive paste including the same are provided. The modified metal nanoplate includes a metal nanoplate, a first protecting agent, and a second protecting agent. The metal nanoplate has an average width of 0.3-20 μm and an average thickness of 10-35 nm. The first protecting agent is disposed on a surface of the metal nanoplate and includes an oxygen-containing polymer. The second protecting agent is disposed on the surface of the metal nanoplate and includes a C6-C12 alkylamine. |
| US10913860B2 |
Coated metal sheet for automobile excellent in rust resistance in low temperature running environments
Provided is a coated metal sheet for automobile comprising: a metal sheet; and a coating film (α) present on at least one surface of the metal sheet. The coating film (α) contains an organic resin (A), an electrically conductive pigments (B), and anti-corrosion pigments (C), and a Martens micro-hardness HM at −20° C. of the surface of the coating film (α) is 10 to 200 (mg/mm2) at 20 points or more when measured at 100 points, and a Martens micro-hardness HM at 40° C. of the surface of the coating film (α) is 200 to 200,000 (mg/mm2) at 5 points or more when measured at 100 points. |
| US10913859B2 |
Thermosetting powder coating compositions comprising peroxydicarbonates
The invention relates to thermosetting powder coating compositions as disclosed herein, said compositions comprising one or more unsaturated resins comprising ethylenic unsaturations, one or more curing agents, and one or more thermal radical initiators, wherein at least one of the initiators is a peroxydicarbonate-X. The invention further relates to a process for making said thermosetting powder coating compositions and processes for coating an article with said thermosetting powder coating compositions. The invention further relates to cured thermosetting powder coating compositions obtained by curing of the thermosetting powder coating compositions of the invention. The invention further relates to an article having coated thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition as well as to an article having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition. The invention further relates to the use of said thermosetting powder coating compositions, to the use of an article having coated thereon said thermosetting powder coating compositions and to the use of an article having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating compositions. The invention further relates to various uses of either the thermosetting powder coating compositions of the invention, or the cured thermosetting powder coating compositions of the invention or of articles having coated thereon the thermosetting powder coating composition of the invention, or of articles having coated and cured thereon the thermosetting powder coating composition of the invention. The invention further relates to a method for enabling the fast heat-curing of a thermosetting powder coating composition at low temperature. The invention further relates to a method for enhancing the chemical resistance of a powder coating obtained by heat curing of the thermosetting powder coating composition of the invention at low temperature. |
| US10913858B2 |
Waterborne heat-insulation coating and composition thereof
A waterborne heat-insulation coating uses a silicon dioxide dispersion with silicon dioxide evenly dispersed in resin through a sol-gel method as a heat-insulation agent; since the silicon dioxide dispersion has great fineness and large specific surface area of between 30.1 and 100 m2/g, the waterborne heat-insulation coating when applied to building surfaces forms a coating layer that features a packed structure, a smooth surface, and a high surface reflectivity of 85% or more; resulted in that the coating layer can effectively block infrared rays and provide excellent thermal shielding effects, stain resistance, and durability. |
| US10913857B2 |
Method for producing aluminum hydroxide-coated silicon carbide particle powder and method for producing dispersion containing the same powder and dispersing medium
According to the present invention, there is provided a means for producing an aluminum hydroxide-coated SiC particle powder having a coating layer containing aluminum hydroxide on a surface of SiC particles. The present invention relates to a method for producing an aluminum hydroxide-coated SiC particle powder, which includes a coating step of maintaining a pH of a dispersion containing SiC particles, sodium aluminate, and water in a range of from 9 to 12 and forming coated particles having a coating layer containing aluminum hydroxide on a surface of the SiC particles. |
| US10913855B2 |
Silicon-containing heterocyclic compound, and quencher
Quenchers of the related art do not have a quenching ability high enough to sufficiently inhibit the emission of fluorescence from fluorescence compounds. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a quencher which can sufficiently quench the fluorescence from fluorescent compounds including xanthene-based dyes. The present invention relates to a quencher formed of a compound represented by the following general formula (1), and the like. (In the formula, n1 pieces of R5 each independently represent a group having a polymerizable unsaturated group, an amino group having a substituent, or the like, R6 represents a group having a polymerizable unsaturated group, a hydroxy group, or the like, An− represents an anion, Ar1 represents a specific ring structure, * and ** each represent a position of bonding to the specific ring structure, Ar2 represents a benzene ring or the like, in a case where Ar2 is the benzene ring, n1 represents an integer of 0 to 4, and R32 and R33 each independently represent an alkyl group or an aryl group.). |
| US10913844B2 |
Plasticized thermoset resin, and associated cured resin, method of curing, and article comprising cured resin
A curable composition includes a hydrogen-bonded prepolymer, a plasticizer, and, optionally, a crosslinking agent. The plasticizer includes a reactive plasticizer having structure (I), (II), or (III), wherein X is —OR1, —N(R1)2, —R4—OR1, or —R4—N(R1)2, wherein R1 is independently at each occurrence hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, and R4 is C1-12 alkylene; y is zero or 1; z is zero or 1; R2 is C1-12 alkyl; and R3 is C1-12 alkyl when z is 1, or R3 is C1-12 alkyl or H when z is zero. |
| US10913841B2 |
Stabilized polyolefin compositions comprising benzofuranones and hindered phenolic antioxidants
Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus-containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered phenolic antioxidants are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture. |
| US10913833B2 |
Prepregs and production of composite material using prepregs
A prepreg having at least one layer of fibres and a curable thermosetting resin system at least partly impregnating the at least one layer of fibres, wherein the curable thermosetting resin system includes a curable thermosetting resin including at least two epoxide groups, a curing agent that includes at least one amine group, and an accelerator that includes an azole group; wherein the curable thermosetting resin, the curing agent and the accelerator are provided in respective concentrations in the prepreg to provide that, after curing the thermosetting resin at a cure temperature of at least 140° C. for a period of from 1 to 6 minutes, (i) the cured thermosetting resin has a glass transition temperature Tg which is greater than the cure temperature and is within the range of from 150° C. to 180° C. and (ii) the cured thermosetting resin is at least 90% cured. |
| US10913831B2 |
Polyolefin film with improved toughness
A film formed from a polyethylene copolymer using a reduced chromium oxide catalyst, ethylene monomers and a co-monomer selected from butene monomers or 1-hexene, where the polyethylene copolymer has a density in the range of from about 0.935 to about 0.950 g/cm3 and an I21/I5 in a range of about 18.0 to about 30.0. The film formed from the polyethylene copolymer has a dart drop impact (g/μm) that significantly greater as compared to a film of the polyethylene copolymer formed using a silyl chromate catalyst in place of the reduced chromium oxide catalyst. A method of making such films is also provided. |
| US10913830B2 |
Rubber-reinforcing cord and rubber product including same
A rubber-reinforcing cord (30) according to the present invention includes: a reinforcing fiber or reinforcing fiber bundle (21); a first coating (22) provided to cover the reinforcing fiber or reinforcing fiber bundle (21); and a second coating (31) provided to cover the first coating (22) and be located at the outer surface of the rubber-reinforcing cord (30). The first coating (22) includes: first rubber including nitrile-based rubber as a main component; and a first crosslinking agent. The second coating (31) is a coating different from the first coating (22) and includes: second rubber consisting essentially of nitrile-based rubber; and a second crosslinking agent. The nitrile-based rubber is at least one selected from nitrile rubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, carboxylated nitrile rubber, and carboxylated hydrogenated nitrile rubber. |
| US10913829B2 |
Epoxidized oil binder compositions and process for preparation of thermoset hardened products
In some aspects, the disclosure relates to processes involving a two-component resin system to provide a composite matrix binder. The first component may be a liquid reactive diluent, like an epoxidized vegetable oil, and the second component may be a solid, powdered polymer component, like a carboxylic functional acrylic or polyester, that may react with the liquid component. The liquid component may wet and coat the filler materials, while the powdered resin may soften/melt at higher temperatures below its threshold reactive temperature, thus allowing it to flow, diffuse and mix with the liquid component. This facilities processing and allows use of higher molecular weight resins and/or a higher Tg polymers without solvent use. When used in stone composite formulations with fillers like quartz and/or titanium dioxide, example resulting products have high hardness, very low water absorption, and high mechanical strength along with stain, chemical, and heat resistance. |
| US10913826B2 |
Powders from wax-based colloidal dispersions and their process of making
This invention relates to colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructures and dispersions thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to powders prepared from colloidally-protected, wax-based microstructure dispersions and process of making such powders. This invention also relates to a various end-use compositions comprising such powders from wax-based colloidal dispersions. |
| US10913825B2 |
Process for the preparation of graphene dispersions
The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of a graphene dispersion comprising the following steps: i) providing cellulose acetate flakes or powders; ii) swelling the cellulose acetate flakes or powders in an alcohol having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; iii) adding acetic anhydride in a concentration range from 30 to 50 wt % referred to the total weight of the mixture; iv) adding graphene nanoplatelets to yield a graphene dispersion. The graphene dispersion is used as ink for composite materials that are employed in the field of foldable electronics. The invention relates also to a composite material comprising uniformly dispersed graphene nanoplatelets and its use for manufacturing electronic devices. |
| US10913824B2 |
Lignin based coating compositions
The current invention includes coating compositions having a lignin, methods for coating substrates using the coating compositions, and substrates coated with the coating compositions. In some embodiments of the invention, a coating composition having a mixture of a) a lignin, b) a solvent, and c) a crosslinker, wherein the lignin has a neutral or negative charge. The current invention also includes a coating composition having a mixture of a) a lignin, b) a polymeric epoxy crosslinker having glycidyl (meth)acrylate, and c) a solvent. Additionally, the current invention includes a coating composition having a mixture of a) a lignin, b) a solvent, and c) a phenolic crosslinker. |
| US10913823B2 |
POSS-based polyurethane modified poly(propylene carbonate) and preparation method thereof
A POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane modified poly(propylene carbonate) and a method of making are described. The POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane modified poly(propylene carbonate) includes a poly(propylene carbonate) and 1 to 20 wt % of a POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane. The method includes subjecting a POSS-based epoxy compound to a cycloaddition reaction with CO2 to obtain a POSS-based cyclic carbonate under an action of a catalyst, and subjecting the POSS-based cyclic carbonate to a ring-opening reaction with a monoamino compound to obtain the POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane. Polyurethane bonds and hydroxyl in the POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane serve as proton donors and forms a high-density of hydrogen bonds with carbonate units of the poly(propylene carbonate), enhancing the compatibility of the POSS-based non-isocyanate polyurethane with the poly(propylene carbonate). |
| US10913820B2 |
Process for producing a cationic dyeable polyester and the cationic dyeable polyester produced thereby
A process for producing a cationic dyeable polyester includes the steps of: (a) subjecting a combination of a bis-hydroxy alkyl terephthalate monomer of Formula (1) defined herein and an organic diacid monomer mixture which includes an aromatic dicarboxylic acid monomer and a sulfo group-containing aromatic dicarboxylic acid dyeable monomer to an esterification reaction to form an esterification reaction product; and (b) subjecting the esterification reaction product to a polycondensation reaction. |
| US10913815B2 |
Curable resin composition
The present technology provides a curable resin composition that contains a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group, a coated amine formed by using a filler to coat solid amine having a melting point of 50° C. or higher, an isocyanate group-containing compound having an isocyanate group bonded to an aliphatic hydrocarbon group and having a hydrolyzable silyl group or (meth)acryloyl group, and a tertiary amine compound. |
| US10913808B2 |
Mixed catalysts with unbridged hafnocenes with -CH2-SiMe3 moieties
The present disclosure provides a supported catalyst system and process for use thereof. In particular, the catalyst system includes an unbridged metallocene compound, an additional unbridged metallocene compound having a structure different than the first unbridged metallocene compound, a support material and an activator. The catalyst system may be used for preparing polyolefins. |
| US10913804B2 |
Process for separating non-Hevea natural rubber in solid form from solutions including it
The present invention relates to a process for separating natural rubber deriving from non-Hevea type plants, in the form of solid crumbs, from solutions in an organic solvent system including it, where said organic solvent system may comprise at least one nonpolar organic solvent, or a mixture of at least one nonpolar organic solvent and at least one polar organic solvent, and the concomitant removal of said organic solvent system from said rubber, where the aforementioned process comprises subjecting said solution to a stripping stage by means of water vapor, in presence of a dispersing system, separating the aforementioned crumbs of natural rubber from the liquid phase, obtained through the stripping stage, and subjecting said crumbs to drying. |
| US10913797B2 |
Anti-PD-1 antibodies and therapeutic uses thereof
Anti-PD-1 antibodies and uses thereof in treating diseases associated with the PD-1 signaling, such as cancer, infectious diseases such as viral infection or immune related diseases. |
| US10913796B2 |
Antibodies targeting Fc receptor-like 5 and methods of use
The presently disclosed subject matter provides fully human antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to FcRL5 and methods of using the same. |
| US10913795B2 |
Compositions and methods for antibody production
Compositions and methods for minimizing antibody disulfide bond reduction are described. In one aspect, a composition is provided for culturing mammalian host cells to express an antibody including an anti-reduction agent that minimizes reduction of a disulfide bond in the antibody or fragment thereof. In some other aspects, methods for minimizing disulfide bond reduction; increasing production of an antibody or fragment thereof with intact native disulfide bonds; increasing a ratio of non-reduced to reduced antibody or fragment thereof; producing a therapeutic antibody or fragment thereof by adding a sufficient amount of an anti-reduction agent to a cell culture media, pre-harvest cell culture fluid, or harvest cell culture fluid are described. In another aspect, minimizing disulfide bond reduction in an antibody or fragment thereof culturing the host cell in a concentration of at least about 20% O2 is described. |
| US10913791B2 |
Immunoglobulins and variants directed against pathogenic microbes
Anti-SpA murine, chimeric and humanized monoclonal antibodies, and variant antibodies having a heavy chain with at least one amino acid substitution are provided. Such antibodies may be used to prevent or treat microbial infections. |
| US10913790B2 |
Compositions of, and methods for, alpha-1 anti trypsin Fc fusion molecules
A novel method of treating and preventing bacterial diseases is provided. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibition of Gram negative, Gram positive and acid fast bacilli in general and tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), and anthrax in particular. Thus, the invention relates to modulation of cellular activities, including macrophage activity, and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to the inhibitory compounds comprising naturally occurring and man-made inhibitors of serine protease. |
| US10913776B2 |
Zika virus vaccines
Disclosed is an immunogen comprising a fusion protein, wherein the fusion protein comprises a Zika virus (ZIKV) envelope protein, optionally a signal peptide, and a multimerization domain. The signal peptide is a premembrane (prM) signal peptide, an IgG signal peptide, or a human secretory signal peptide hidden Markov model, and the multimerization domain is an immunoglobulin Fc domain, a T4 fibritin foldon trimerization domain, or a human collagen XV trimerization domain. Nucleic acids, vectors, and microneedle arrays including these compositions are disclosed. Methods of producing an immune response to ZIKV are also disclosed. |
| US10913775B2 |
Treating cancer with viral nucleic acid
This document provides methods and materials related to the use of nucleic acid coding for viruses to reduce the number of viable cancer cells within a mammal. For example, methods for using infectious nucleic acid to treat cancer, engineered viral nucleic acid, methods for making engineered viral nucleic acid, methods for identifying infectious nucleic acid for treating cancer, methods and materials for controlling virus-mediated cell lysis, and methods and materials for assessing the control of virus-mediated cell lysis are provided. |
| US10913768B2 |
Compositions and methods for synthesizing 5′-capped RNAs
Provided herein are methods and compositions for synthesizing 5′Capped RNAs wherein the initiating capped oligonucleotide primers have the general form m7Gppp[N2′Ome]n[N]m wherein m7G is N7-methylated guanosine or any guanosine analog, N is any natural, modified or unnatural nucleoside, “n” can be any integer from 0 to 4 and “m” can be an integer from 1 to 9. |
| US10913767B2 |
Oligonucleotides comprising acyclic and abasic nucleosides and analogs
This invention relates to an oligonucleotide comprising one or more abasic nucleoside monomers of formula V: These monomers are useful for modifying of oligonucleotides at one or more positions. This invention also relates to a method of inhibiting the expression of a target gene in a cell. The method comprises contacting the cell with an oligonucleotide having one or more of the above formula (V). |
| US10913766B2 |
Liver specific delivery-based entecavir prodrug, nucleoside cyclic phosphate compound, and application thereof
Disclosed is a liver specific delivery (LSD)-based entecavir antiviral prodrug, i.e., a nucleoside cyclic phosphate compound, and the application thereof. Specifically, disclosed are a compound as represented by formula (I) and isomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and solvates of the compound, and a corresponding pharmaceutical composition. Also disclosed is the application of the compound of the present invention, used separately or used in combination with other antiviral drugs, against viruses, especially the application against hepatitis B virus (HBV). |
| US10913762B2 |
Process for the preparation of D-glucitol, 1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[[4-[[(3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl] oxy]phenyl] methyl] phenyl]-, (1S) and its crystalline forms thereof
The present invention relates to process for the preparation of D-glucitol, 1,5-anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[[4-[[(3S)-tetrahydro-3-furanyl]oxy]phenyl] methyl]phenyl]-, (1S) formula-1 and its crystalline forms thereof. |
| US10913761B2 |
2,7-dibromospiro[fluorene-9,4′-piperidine] compounds
The present invention relates to compounds useful for the treatment or prevention of bacteria infections. These compounds have formula I: The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of bacteria infections. Finally, the invention provides processes for making compounds of the invention. |
| US10913758B2 |
Organometallic compound, organic light-emitting device including the organometallic compound, and diagnostic compound including the organometallic compound
An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: M(L11)n1(L12)n2 Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, M is a third row transition metal, L11 is a ligand represented by Formula 2, n1 is 1 or 2, and when n1 is two, two groups L11 are identical to or different from each other, L12 is an organic ligand, n2 is 0, 1, 2, or 3, and when n2 is two or more, two or more of groups L12 are identical to or different from each other: wherein, in Formula 2, groups and variables are the same as described in the specification. |
| US10913755B2 |
Transition metal compound, preparation method therefor, and composition for depositing transition metal-containing thin film, containing same
The present invention relates to: a novel transition metal compound; a preparation method therefor; a composition for depositing a transition metal-containing thin film, containing the same; a transition metal-containing thin film using the composition for depositing a transition metal-containing thin film; and a method for preparing a transition metal-containing thin film. The transition metal compound of the present invention has high thermal stability, high volatility, and high storage stability, and thus a transition metal-containing thin film having high-density and high-purity can be easily prepared by using the same as a precursor. |
| US10913754B2 |
Lanthanum compound and methods of forming thin film and integrated circuit device using the lanthanum compound
A lanthanum compound, a method of synthesizing a thin film, and a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit device, the compound being represented by Formula 1 below, wherein, in Formula 1, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl group, R2 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl group, at least one of R2 and R3 being a C3-C5 branched alkyl group, and R4 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl group. |
| US10913749B2 |
Macrocyclization reactions and intermediates and other fragments useful in the synthesis of halichondrin macrolides
The invention provides methods for the synthesis of a halichondrin macrolides through a macrocyclization strategy. The macrocyclization strategy of the present invention involves subjecting a non-macrocyclic intermediate to a carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction (e.g., an olefination reaction (e.g., Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination), catalytic Ring-Closing Olefin Metathesis, or Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction) to afford a macrocyclic macrolide. The invention also provides compounds useful as intermediates in the synthesis of a halichondrin macrolides and methods for preparing the same. |
| US10913747B2 |
Efficient process for the preparation of sitagliptin through a very effective preparation of the intermediate 2,4,5-trifluorophenylacetic acid
Object of the present invention is an efficient process for the preparation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient Sitagliptine and the 2,4,5-trifluorophenylacetic acid (TFAA) and salt thereof, which is a key intermediate for the synthesis of Sitagliptine. |
| US10913735B2 |
Bis-heteroaryl derivatives as modulators of protein aggregation
The present invention relates to bis-heteroaryl compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them, including methods for preventing, reversing, slowing, or inhibiting protein aggregation, and methods of treating diseases that are associated with protein aggregation, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, Parkinson's disease with dementia, fronto-temporal dementia, Huntington's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple system atrophy, and cancer including melanoma. |
| US10913734B2 |
Substituted aminothiazoles
Described herein are substituted aminothiazoles, compositions comprising same; and methods of making and using same. |
| US10913731B2 |
Epoxy-oxetane compound, method for synthesizing same, and use of said compound
The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel curable compound which can be expected to be used as a raw material for photocurable resins and thermosetting resins; a method for synthesizing said compound; a resin composition containing said compound; and a cured product thereof. This compound is an epoxy-oxetane compound represented by a formula, and this compound has a structure in which two epoxycyclohexyl groups (groups in which an oxirane ring and a cyclohexane ring are condensed) are bonded to an oxetane ring via a connector having one ether bond. In formula (I′), R1 to R3 may be the same as, or different from, each other, and each denote a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. n is 1 or 2. |
| US10913729B2 |
Mixtures of cannabinoid compounds, and production and use thereof
Described are specific mixtures comprising one or more (cannabinoid) compounds of the formula (A) and/or one or more of their salts as well was methods for their production. Further described are a compound of the formula (A), a salt of the formula (A) and a corresponding mixture for use as a medicament or, respectively, for use in a method for therapeutic treatment of the human or animal body.Described are also corresponding pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetic preparations and preparations for pleasure and/or nutrition, suitable for consumption, as well as methods for producing CBDV and THCV. |
| US10913727B2 |
Modulators of the integrated stress pathway
Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the integrated stress response (ISR) and for treating related diseases; disorders and conditions. |
| US10913726B2 |
Centrally active and orally bioavailable antidotes for organophosphate exposure and methods for making and using them
In alternative embodiments, the invention provides nucleophilic hydroxyimino-acetamido alkylamine antidotes that cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to catalyze the hydrolysis of organophosphate (OP)-inhibited human acetylcholinesterase (hAChE) in the central nerve system (CNS). The hydroxyimino-acetamido alkylamines of the invention are designed to fit within AChE active center gorge dimensions, bind with reasonable affinity, and react with the conjugated phosphate atom in the gorge. The hydroxyimino-acetamido alkylamines of the invention are also designed to possess ionization states that govern affinity and reactivity for the two linked hAChE re-activation steps. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides pumps, devices, subcutaneous infusion devices, continuous subcutaneous infusion devices, infusion pens, needles, reservoirs, ampoules, a vial, a syringe, a cartridge, a disposable pen or jet injector, a prefilled pen or a syringe or a cartridge, a cartridge or a disposable pen or jet injector, a two chambered or multi-chambered pump, a syringe, a cartridge or a pen or a jet injector, comprising a compound of the invention. |
| US10913725B2 |
Oxazine compound, composition and cured product
The present invention provides an oxazine compound which contains a group having an aromatic ring structure and a plurality of specified carbon-carbon double bond structure so as to achieve an object. The present invention further provides a composition containing the oxazine compound of the present invention, a cured product containing the composition, and a laminate having a layer of the cured product. The present invention further still provides a composition for a heat-resistant material and a composition for an electronic material, which contain the composition containing the oxazine compound of the present invention so as to achieve the object. |
| US10913722B2 |
Compositions and methods of treating retinal disease
Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed |
| US10913719B2 |
Intermediates to prepare pyridazinone herbicides, and a process to prepare them
Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of Formula 1, from a compound of Formula 2 wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, R6, R7, G and W are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compounds of Formulae 2 and 4 wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, R6, R7, G and W are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the compounds of Formulae 2 and 4. |
| US10913716B2 |
Substituted indoline derivatives as dengue viral replication inhibitors
The present invention concerns substituted indoline compounds, methods to prevent or treat dengue viral infections by using said compounds and also relates to said compounds for use as a medicine, more preferably for use as a medicine to treat or prevent dengue viral infections. The present invention furthermore relates to pharmaceutical compositions or combination preparations of the compounds, to the compositions or preparations for use as a medicine, more preferably for the prevention or treatment of dengue viral infections. The invention also relates to processes for preparation of the compounds. |
| US10913715B2 |
Crystalline form of 1-(5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1-((3-fluorophenyl)sulfonyl)-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)-N-methylmethanamine salt
The present invention provides a novel crystalline form I of hydrochloride, a crystalline form II of hydrochloride, a crystalline form of succinate, a crystalline form of tartrate, a crystalline form I of fumarate and a crystalline form II of fumarate of 1-(5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1-((3-fluorophenyl)sulfonyl)-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrol-3-yl)-N-methylmethanamine. The above-described novel crystalline forms have high solubility in water and excellent stability under moisture-proof conditions and high-humidity exposure conditions, and thus can be pharmaceutically used. |
| US10913708B2 |
Process for preparing electron deficient olefin precursors
This invention relates to a process for producing electron deficient olefin precursors, such as 2-cyanoacetates, using an acid catalyzed esterification reaction. |
| US10913703B2 |
Purification of pleuromutilin
The present invention relates to purification methods of pleuromutilin (I) by means of crystallisation and/or recrystallisation. The process according to the present invention is carried out in the presence of i-propylacetate. |
| US10913701B2 |
Processes for purification, recovery, and conversion of chlorophenol salts and preparation and recovery of products prepared therefrom
The present invention generally relates to processes for purification, recovery, and conversion of chlorophenol salts (e.g., 2,5-dichlorophenol and salts thereof). In various aspects, the present invention is related to removing one or more impurities from chlorophenol salt-containing process streams and/or recovering chlorophenol salts from process streams for use of the recovered chlorophenol elsewhere in an integrated process. Process streams that may be treated in accordance with the present invention include those incorporating one or more chlorophenol salts in a feed mixture and also those where one or more chlorophenol salts are present in a product or by-product stream of an integrated process. For example, conversion processes of the present invention are suitable as one piece of an integrated process for producing 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid (dicamba) or a salt or ester thereof or a process for producing 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) or a salt or ester thereof. The present invention further relates to processes for preparation, purification, and recovery of intermediates formed in integrated processes utilizing chlorophenol salts such as 2,5-dichlorophenol as starting material, including the intermediate 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid (3,6-DCSA) formed during preparation of dicamba from 2,5-dichlorophenol. |
| US10913696B2 |
Method for aromatic fluorination
Disclosed is a fluorination method comprising providing an aryl fluorosulfonate and a fluorinating reagent to a reaction mixture; and reacting the aryl fluorosulfonate and the fluorinating reagent to provide a fluorinated aryl species.Also disclosed is a fluorination method comprising providing, a salt comprising a cation and an aryloxylate, and SO2F2 to a reaction mixture; reacting the SO2F2 and the ammonium salt to provide a fluorinated aryl species.Further disclosed a fluorination method comprising providing a compound having the structure Ar—OH to a reaction mixture; where Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl; providing SO2F2 to the reaction mixture; providing a fluorinating reagent to the reaction mixture; reacting the SO2F2, the fluorinating reagent and the compound having the structure Ar—OH to provide a fluorinated aryl species having the structure Ar—F. |
| US10913693B2 |
Energetic materials comprising perovskite compound ABX3
The present application belongs to the field of energetic compounds, and particularly relates to the use of a perovskite-type compound ABX3 as an energetic material. As a finding of the present application, the structural characteristics of the perovskite type enables the type of compound to be highly stable, thus overcoming the unsafety of an explosive having poor stability in the prior art. Meanwhile, the structural characteristics of the compound, such as rich energetic ligands, as well as the alternately arranged oxidizing energetic anions and reducing organic cations in the space, endow the compound with excellent performance on instantaneously releasing energy at detonation. The resulting three-dimensional structure allows the compound to not only have an energetic material effect but also overcome shortcomings of some existing energetic materials. |
| US10913688B2 |
Flowable compositions and methods of utilizing and producing the same
A low density annular grout composition for filling voids. The composition may consist of cementitious fly ash, water, set retarder and cellular foam. The composition may have a compressive strength of between 100 and 600 psi at seven days and less than 1500 psi at 28 days. The composition may have a density between 20 and 75 pcf. Also disclosed is a method of filling a void with a low density annular grout composition. The method can include determining the time necessary to fill the void, adding water and set retarder to a cementitious fly ash to make a wet mixture, adding air to the wet mixture, and adding the composition to the void. |
| US10913687B2 |
Composite material part
A composite material part includes a fiber preform forming fiber reinforcement including a stack of at least two fiber plies, each of the fiber plies being made of an interlock weave three-dimensional fabric and each of the fiber plies having a number of warp yarn layers or a number of weft yarn layers that is greater than or equal to three; and a matrix present in the pores of the fiber preform. |
| US10913686B2 |
Composite ceramic powder, sealing material, and composite ceramic powder production method
A composite ceramic powder of the present invention includes: a LAS-based ceramic powder having precipitated therein β-eucryptite or a β-quartz solid solution as a main crystal; and TiO2 powder and/or ZrO2 powder. |
| US10913685B1 |
Comprehensive mineral supplement
A multifunctional comprehensive mineral supplement containing one or more molecular clusters, wherein each of the one or more molecular clusters has a metal-containing core and one or more ligands attached to the metal-containing core, wherein at least a portion of the metal-containing core and/or the one or more ligands is derived from a mineral component, wherein the mineral component is obtained from at least one mineral source, and wherein the at least one mineral source includes at least one selected from the group consisting of bauxite residue, ultrabasic rock, and a combination thereof. |
| US10913684B2 |
Bonding element, bonding matrix and composite material having the bonding element, and method of manufacturing thereof
A bonding element, a bonding element matrix and composite materials with a wide range of attractive properties that may be optimized, including, but not limited to, mechanical properties, thermal properties, magnetic properties, optical properties and nuclear properties, as a result of a first layer and second layer structure or core, first layer, and second layer structure of the bonding elements, as well as methods for making the bonding elements and the corresponding ceramic and/or composite materials. |
| US10913683B2 |
Cement-based direct ink for 3D printing of complex architected structures
Provide is a cement ink for a cement ink for 3D printing (which also includes additive manufacturing) of 3D cement structures and materials. The cement ink includes an American Petroleum Institute (API) Class G cement, a nano-clay, a superplasticizer, a hydroxyethyl cellulose, and a defoamer. The nano-clay may be hydrophilic bentonite. The superplasticizer may be a polycarboxylate ether. The defoamer may be 2-ethyl-1-hexanol. Processes for forming the cement ink and printing 3D cement structures using the cement ink are also provided. |
| US10913682B2 |
Glazing comprising a functional coating
A material includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers including at least one functional coating including at least one silver-based metal functional layer, and at least one niobium-based metal or nitride functional layer. |
| US10913681B2 |
Glass-ceramic article and glass-ceramic for electronic device cover plate
The present invention discloses a glass-ceramic article and a glass-ceramic for an electric device cover plate, the glass-ceramic comprises, as a predominant crystalline phase, lithium silicate and the quartz crystalline phase, and has a composition expressed in weight percent including: SiO2: 65-85%, Al2O3: 1-15%, Li2O: 5-15%, ZrO2: 0.1-10%, P2O5: 0.1-10%, K2O: 0-10%, MgO: 0-10%, ZnO: 0-10%, and Na2O: 0-5%, wherein (SiO2+Al2O3+Li2O+ZrO2)/P2O5 is 40-90, the falling ball test height is 700 mm or more. By reasonable component design, the present invention achieves excellent mechanical properties of the glass-ceramic and the glass-ceramic article of the present invention and obtains the glass-ceramic or the glass-ceramic article suitable for electronic devices at a lower cost. |
| US10913680B2 |
Lead-free glass composition, glass composite material, glass paste, sealing structure, electrical/electronic component and coated component
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lead-free glass composition in which crystallization is suppressed and which has a low softening point. This lead-free glass composition is characterized by containing silver oxide, tellurium oxide and vanadium oxide, and further containing at least one compound selected from among yttrium oxide, lanthanum oxide, cerium oxide, erbium oxide, ytterbium oxide, aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, indium oxide, iron oxide, tungsten oxide and molybdenum oxide as an additional component, and in that the content values (mol %) of silver oxide, tellurium oxide and vanadium oxide satisfy the relationships Ag2O>TeO2≥V2O5 and Ag5O≤2V2O5 when calculated in terms of the oxides, and in that the content of TeO2 is 25-37 mol. %. |
| US10913678B2 |
Vacuum mold shuttle system for a glass sheet forming system
A vacuum mold shuttle system in a glass sheet forming system includes a vacuum mold mounted on a support frame. A shuttle frame including a pair of generally parallel elongate beams for receiving and supporting the mold support frame thereon. A vacuum source is mounted on the shuttle frame near the end of the beams opposite to the end supporting the mold, a conduit and coupling port for releasably connecting the mold to the vacuum source. At least one guide element is mounted on the support surface of one of the beams for receiving and fixing the position of the mold support frame relative to the shuttle frame to align and prevent movement of the mold support frame with respect to the shuttle frame in any direction as the mold support frame is supported thereon. |
| US10913676B2 |
Thermoforming method, thermoforming mold and thermoforming device for glass product
The present disclosure relates to a thermoforming method, a thermoforming mold, and a thermoforming device. The method comprises: providing a glass sheet to be processed at a softening point temperature and above; providing a thermoforming mold which comprises a male mold, a female mold arranged above the male mold and matched therewith, and a limiting block for limiting the female mold from deviate from the male mold, wherein the female mold comprises a central body module and a female mold frame surrounding the central body module and matched therewith; a first pressurizing process, wherein the central body module and the male mold are matched to press a central plane portion of the glass sheet; and a second pressurizing process, wherein the female mold frame and the male mold are matched to press a peripheral portion of the glass sheet so that the peripheral portion is bent and molded relative to the central plane portion; wherein the central plane portion is always pressed by the central body module in the second pressurizing process. The method improves the quality of a molded glass product and enhances the manufacturing yield of the glass product. |
| US10913672B2 |
Compositions for mitigating hydrogen sulfide contamination using a recombinant protein with an affinity tag fused to a hydrogen sulfide scavenging enzyme
In some embodiments, the present invention provides a recombinant protein comprising an affinity tag configured to attach the recombinant protein to a silicate surface, fused to a hydrogen sulfide scavenging enzyme. |
| US10913670B2 |
Oil sands tailings treatment
Processes of consolidating oil sands tailings which includes fines and process water are disclosed. The processes include mixing the oil sands tailings with a highly water soluble salt or an aqueous solution thereof to destabilize and consolidate solids in the tailings, e.g., to destabilize and consolidate fines in the tailings and separating the consolidated solids from the process water. A water soluble polymer flocculant and coarse particles, e.g., sand, can also be used in the treatment of oil sands tailings. |
| US10913665B2 |
Iron based media
A filtering medium for removing the content of contaminants in fluids, wherein said filtering medium includes an acid-washed iron-based powder, wherein the acid-washed iron-based powder is formed by washing an iron-based powder in HCl, wherein the BET surface area of the acid-washed iron-based powder is at least 1.2 m2/g, wherein the acid-washed iron-based powder has a Fe content of at least 90% by weight. And, a method for reducing the content of contaminants in fluids including the steps of: a) providing the filtering medium, b) bringing one or more contaminated fluid(s) in contact with the filtering medium to reduce the content of contaminants in said one or more fluid(s), c) optionally removing the filtering medium from the one or more fluid(s) with a reduced content of contaminants. |
| US10913661B2 |
Multi-stage filter assembly
In one aspect, a modular filter assembly for filtering fluid that flows in a flow direction therethrough is disclosed. The assembly includes a first housing section having a first filter element; a second housing section having a second filter element; and a connector disposed between the first and second housing sections. A housing includes the first housing section, the connector, and the second housing section. The flow direction is through the first and second filter elements in series. |
| US10913660B2 |
CHA type zeolitic materials and methods for their preparation using combinations of cycloalkyl and ethyltrimethylammonium compounds
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure comprising YO2 and X2O3, wherein said process comprises the steps of: (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more sources for X2O3, one or more optionally substituted ethyltrimethylammonium cation-containing compounds, and one or more tetraalkylammonium cation R1R2R3R4N+-containing compounds as structure directing agent; (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1) for obtaining a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure; wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element, wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently from one another stand for alkyl, wherein R4 stands for cycloalkyl, and wherein the YO2:X2O3 molar ratio of the mixture in (1) ranges from 2 to 1,000, as well as to zeolitic materials which may be obtained according to the inventive process and to their use. |
| US10913659B1 |
Molecular sieve SSZ-114, its synthesis and use
A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-114, is provided. SSZ-114 can be synthesized by treating an aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve of CTH framework topology with water or an aqueous solution of a mineral acid under conditions sufficient to degermanate at least a portion of aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve to form a degermanated molecular sieve and calcining the degermanated molecular sieve under conditions sufficient to convert the degermanated molecular sieve to SSZ-114. Molecular sieve SSZ-114 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes. |
| US10913656B2 |
Method for sealing an access opening to a cavity and MEMS component comprising a sealing element
A method for sealing an access opening to a cavity comprises the following steps: providing a layer arrangement having a first layer structure and a cavity arranged adjacent to the first layer structure, wherein the first layer structure has an access opening to the cavity, performing a CVD layer deposition for forming a first covering layer having a layer thickness on the first layer structure having the access opening, and performing an HDP layer deposition with a first and second substep for forming a second covering layer on the first covering layer, wherein the first substep comprises depositing a liner material layer on the first covering layer, wherein the second substep comprises partly backsputtering the liner material layer and furthermore the first covering layer in the region of the access opening, and wherein the first and second substeps are carried out alternately and repeatedly a number of times. |
| US10913654B2 |
Packaging a sealed cavity in an electronic device
An electronic device includes a package substrate, a circuit assembly, and a housing. The circuit assembly is mounted on the package substrate. The circuit assembly includes a first sealed cavity formed in a device substrate. The housing is mounted on the package substrate to form a second sealed cavity about the circuit assembly. |
| US10913652B2 |
Micromechanical z-inertial sensor
A micromechanical z-inertial sensor having a movable MEMS structure developed in a second function layer; first spring elements developed in a first function layer, and a first electrode developed in the first function layer, the first spring elements being connected to the movable MEMS structure and to a substrate, and the first function layer being situated below the second function layer; second spring elements developed in a third function layer, and a second electrode developed in the third function layer, the second spring elements being connected to the movable MEMS structure and to the substrate, and the third function layer being disposed above the second function layer; the movable MEMS structure being deflectable in the z-direction with the aid of the spring elements, and in a defined manner, not being deflectable in the x- and y-directions. |
| US10913649B2 |
Fluid nozzle with one or more sensors
A fluid nozzle includes a housing, a poppet configured to move within the housing, and a contact sensor disposed in the housing and configured to sense a position of the poppet. A contact sensor may include an actuation rod configured to move in response to contact with the poppet, an actuation rod spring configured to apply a biasing force to the actuation rod, a push rod, a rolling member disposed between the actuation rod and the push rod, and a switch actuated via movement of the push rod. In a connected position of the poppet, the actuation rod may push the rolling member, the rolling member may push the push rod, and the push rod may activate the switch to indicate a connection. |
| US10913648B2 |
Motor and pump system
The present system generally relates to a fluid flow system where a controller and motor pump assemblies are used to optimize the control of fluid flow through the system. The controller samples the back electromotive force of the motor and pump assemblies and is able to utilize the sampled back electromotive force in conjunction with predefined target back electromotive force values, preferably empirically determined and tuned to an individual motor and for a select fluid, to tune the voltage applied to the system, control the back electromotive force of the system and, by extension, control the flow of fluid. |
| US10913645B2 |
Vent tube for bottling machine and related methods
A gas stem assembly comprising a vent tube having at least one protrusion extending in a radial direction, a receiver having a hole through which the vent tube extends and having at least one mating recess configured to interact with the at least one protrusion, and a spring configured to bias the at least one protrusion toward the receiver. |
| US10913640B2 |
Cable winch arrangement
A cable winch arrangement (1) which includes at least one cable drum (2), which is mounted rotatably about a drum axis (3), for winding up and/or unwinding at least one cable (30-37), and a supporting structure (20), and a spindle drive (14) for displacing the cable drum (2) relative to the supporting structure (20), wherein the spindle drive (14) has a spindle (16) extending along a spindle axis (15), and a cable run-off point (6) of the at least one cable (30-37), at which the cable (30-37) runs tangentially onto and/or out from the cable drum (2), is at least substantially positionally fixed with respect to the supporting structure (20), and the spindle axis (15) is arranged coaxially with respect to the drum axis (3) of the cable drum (2). |
| US10913633B2 |
Retractable strap
A strap may be removably attachable to a container. The strap may include a retractor having an opening, a retraction spring and a brake. The strap may further include a strip of flexible material attached to the retraction spring and extending through the opening of the retractor. The strap may also include clips attaching the retractor and distal end of the flexible material to the container. The strip of flexible material may move from a fully retracted position, where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is nearest the retractor, relative to the entire length of the strip of flexible material, to an extended position where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is furthest from the retractor. The retraction spring may bias the strip of flexible material into/toward the fully retracted position. |
| US10913631B2 |
Apparatus and method for cutting or perforating a paper web
An apparatus and a method for processing a digitally printed-on paper web, conveyed continuously through the apparatus includes a perforating tool for perforating the paper web transverse to its movement direction, and a cutting tool for cutting print sheets from a downstream end of the paper web. The tools are attached spaced-apart to a tool carrier which can be moved to two operating positions in which respectively one of the tools can be made to engage with a counter tool on a rotating cutting drum. |
| US10913630B2 |
Apparatus and tab-forming process for adhesive backed products
The present invention relates to apparatuses and processes for forming tabs on adhesive backed products. Specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab on an adhesive-backed product, such as adhesive tape, so that the same may be easy to remove from an article at a later date. More specifically, the apparatus of the present invention provides a sequential series of mechanisms to form a tab that is formed solely of the adhesive-backed product itself, which may be utilized for the subsequent removal thereof after placement on an article. |
| US10913628B2 |
Deskewing media
A deskew module of a valuable media depository is selectively controlled to operate in two deskew modes of operation. One deskew mode of operation selectively activates a single angle drive idler in a first cell while simultaneously activating a single straight drive idler in second cell, which forces the media to self-align against an edge of the deskew module for exiting the deskew module deskewed. |
| US10913624B2 |
Device for grasping insert sheets, loading device, station for receiving blanks and machine for processing elements in the form of sheets
The invention relates to an insert-sheet pick-up device (13) for an insert-sheet loading device (10) of a station for receiving copy (500). The pick-up device (13) includes a suction element (20) configured to pick up an insert sheet. The pick-up device (13) includes a pivoting axis (30) and at least one telescopic arm (33) including a proximal arm (33a), one end of which is fixed to the pivoting axis (30), and a distal arm (33b), able to move with respect to the proximal arm (33a), and one end of which is pivot-articulated to the suction element (20) to move the suction element (20) between a raised position and a lowered position according to a vertical movement of the suction element (20). Also, the invention also relates to an insert-sheet loading device, a copy-receiving station and a machine for processing elements in sheet form including the insert-sheet pick-up device. |
| US10913622B2 |
Systems and methods for providing a track for an industrial cart
A track system for a cart includes a plurality of curved modular track sections for the cart. Each of the plurality of curved modular track sections includes one or more rails configured to engage with the cart on the track, and one or more reservoir sections configured to receive liquid from the cart. Each of the plurality of curved modular track is tilted relative to ground by a predetermined angle such that the one or more reservoir sections are configured to direct the liquid to a predetermined area. Each of the plurality of curved modular track sections includes a gear system configured to engage with a gear of the cart. |
| US10913613B2 |
Operation of an active control roller top conveying assembly
A modular conveying assembly includes active roller control for reducing backline pressure without product to product contact when accumulating products. Methods are discussed for manipulating objects by a bump-through indexing operation, a slug-control indexing operation, a catch-and-release indexing operation, box or case turning operations, and zero-pressure accumulation operations. |
| US10913609B2 |
Belt conveyor and system
A belt conveyor (1), a belt conveyor system and a box template production system. Said belt conveyor comprising an endless loop of belt (3) which is rotating about at least two pulleys (5a, 5b) comprised in the belt conveyor, whereby different parts of the belt (3) will constitute an upper surface (7) for transporting goods during run, the belt conveyer (1) further comprising a frame (9) holding said at least two pulleys (5a, 5b) and a belt supporting device (11) configured for supporting the belt between the at least two pulleys while allowing the belt (3) to slide over the belt supporting device (11), wherein said belt (3) comprises a substantially plane middle part (13) along the length of the belt and two edge areas (13a, 13b), one provided on each side of the middle part (13), wherein at least one of said edge areas (13a, 13b) is sloped towards an opposite part of the belt in the endless loop at least when said at least one edge area (13a, 13b) constitutes a part of the upper surface of the belt. |
| US10913602B2 |
Apparatus for retrieving units from a storage system
A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern can include a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load-handling device includes a container-receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container-receiving space. The load handling device has a footprint that, in use, occupies only a single grid space in the storage system. |
| US10913601B2 |
Temporary storage system
A temporary storage system includes a travel rail having first rails and second rails, the first rails and the second rails being disposed in a grid pattern on a same plane and disposed to surround a transfer port for receiving an article in a two-dimensional view; a vehicle having a travel part and a transfer part including an elevator; and storages each configured to store the article, in which the travel rail is disposed such that the vehicle is accessible to a stop position where the transfer part is disposed immediately above the transfer port from a side with the storage for the transfer port and the vehicle is accessible to another stop position where the transfer part is disposed immediately above the storage. |
| US10913598B2 |
Connector apparatus
The apparatus is a grappling device that allows multiple trash bins or material movers to be linked together so that all can be moved simultaneously to the curb and removed after emptying. The apparatus is a removable connector that is coupled to a vehicle at one end and engages a handle of a bin or suitable material mover at the other. Additional refuse/recycle bins can be linked into the train configuration with robust tie-downs, such as bungee cords, EPDM Trucker's cords, and the like. |
| US10913596B2 |
Cartridge for preparing a liquid product, and method for production thereof
A cartridge (10) containing a dose (12) of at least one substance, for example, ground coffee, for preparing a liquid product using liquid and/or steam introduced into the cartridge (10) comprises a body (14) with a bottom wall (142) and a cover (16) for closing the body (14) of the cartridge (10) in a position opposite to the bottom wall (142). The cover (16) is coupled to the body (14) via a coupling element, such as, for example, the mouth part (144) of the body or a lock ring (148) that undergoes shape variation under the action of said liquid and/or steam, thus causing release of the coupling between the cover (16) and the body (14) of the cartridge (10). The coupling element (144, 148) comprises, for example, compostable material that can undergo post-crystallization under the action of heat, which has not been subjected to post-crystallization in the cartridge (10) prior to use. |
| US10913595B2 |
Cartridge for preparing a liquid product and method for producing it
A cartridge (10) containing a dose (12) of at least one substance for preparing a liquid product, e.g., coffee, by means of liquid and/or steam introduced into the cartridge (10). The cartridge comprises a body (14) containing the aforesaid dose (12), with a bottom wall (142), through which the liquid product is able to flow out of the cartridge (10), and a cover (16) that closes the body of the cartridge (10) at the end of the body opposite to the bottom wall (142). The body (14) comprises a crushed-plant-fibre material (e.g., with a base of rice husk), which may also be used for producing the cover. Alternatively, the cover (16) may be made of paper material (e.g., filter paper). The body (14) and the cover (16) are connected together via purely mechanical connection, it thus being possible to avoid gluing or welding. |
| US10913594B2 |
Smart ejection trays for use with medication containers
An ejection tray is provided for use in combination with a medication container including a medication-containing cell. The tray includes a frame configured to receive at least a portion of the medication container. An actuator is movably associated with the frame to eject the medication from the cell. A switch is associated with the frame and configured to change from a first state to a second state upon the actuator being moved to eject the medication from the cell. A host processor is associated with the frame and is electrically coupled or selectively coupled to the switch. The host processor is programmed to detect a change in the state of the switch. |
| US10913589B2 |
Compression resistant package for wall and ceiling tile
The compression resistant package for wall and ceiling tile includes a first container having a box portion and a cover. An L-shaped corner protection member is provided inside the box portion at each of the tour corners of the box portion. Each of the L-shaped corner protection members have two intersecting legs that respectively extend alongside predetermined portions of the interior wall surfaces of the box portion. The corner protection members have a height that extends upwardly from the floor of the box portion to the height of the walls of the box portion. The corner protection members are formed of a compression resistant material that prevents any overlying containers from imposing pressure on a stack of tiles inside the first container when the stack height of the tiles inside the first container is less than the height of the corner protection members. |
| US10913588B2 |
System and method for providing a screen protector
A system and method for providing a screen protector to a portable handheld electronic device or cell phone with a user facing surface comprises a mold having an outer surface matching a user facing surface. A stack of layers including the screen protector is disposed over the outer surface of the mold. A vacuum bag receives and surrounds the stack of layers disposed over the mold. The vacuum bag is sealed and evacuated of air. The screen protector is heated and/or cured while in the vacuum bag to shape the screen protector over the mold to have curved lateral edges matching curved lateral edges of the outer surface of the mold and the user facing surface of the display screen of the cell phone. The vacuum bag maintains the curved lateral edges of the screen protector against the curved lateral edges of the outer surface of the mold. |
| US10913573B2 |
Collapsible container
A container includes a base and a wall secured to the base and movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base. The wall including a recess and a pair of pins projecting into the recess. A hinge member is pivotably secured to the pins in the recess in the wall. The hinge member includes a pair of opposed bases connected by a plurality of curved walls. The bases each include an aperture receiving one of the pair of pins in the recess. In one embodiment, the hinge member pivotably secures the wall to the base. In another embodiment, the hinge member pivotably secured the wall to another wall such that the wall can pivot 270 degrees to leave that side of the container completely open. |
| US10913571B2 |
Pallet having panels and tube segments
The invention relates to a pallet (1) comprising parallel panels (11, 12), a layer (13) arranged between the panels (11, 12) and formed by at least one spacer (18), having a respective first strip (15a) and a plurality of tube segments (14), wherein the tube segments (14) have two respective cut ends (141, 142) and two respective cut surfaces (143, 144), wherein the tube segments (14) are mechanically connected to the first strip (15a) by their cut ends (141, 142), and mechanically connected to the panels (11, 12) by their cut surfaces (143, 144), wherein the tube segments (14) of the at least one spacer (18) have two respective lateral elements (146) and a cover element (147) mechanically connected to the lateral elements (146), wherein the lateral elements (146) form a first internal angle (α) of 95° to 120° with the cover element (147). |
| US10913570B2 |
Insulated liners and containers
An insulated shipping liner includes a flexible sealed sack having a first layer and second layer sealed together about their outer peripheral edges to form a housing. An insulating layer made from a single sheet of foam material is located within the housing and is configured to be folded such that a first side portion, second side portion and middle portion create a substantially rectangular box form, with the first and second side portions defining opposing sides of the box form, the middle portion defining a bottom of the box form, the substantially rectangular top flap defining at least part of a top of the box form, and the opposing substantially rectangular first and second side flaps defining at least part of other opposing sides of the box form. The box form can be placed in a container to form an insulated container for shipping and/or storage. |
| US10913569B2 |
Machine and method for forming reinforced polygonal containers from blanks
A method of forming a container from a blank of sheet material using a machine is provided. The blank includes a bottom panel, two side panels, two end panels, and a reinforcing panel assembly extending from a first side panel. The machine includes a hopper station, a corner post forming station, and a plunger station. The method includes rotating the reinforcing panel assembly upwardly toward the first side panel as the blank is transported from the hopper station to the corner post forming station, forming a corner wall and a reinforcing end tab by folding reinforcing panels about fold lines as the blank is transported through the corner post forming station, rotating the side panels and the end panels to be substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel by directing the blank through the plunger station, and coupling the reinforcing end tab to an end panel to form the container. |
| US10913558B2 |
Folding station of a cardboard blank and a machine for packing an article internally of a cardboard box obtained from the cardboard blank
A folding station includes an inlet and an outlet and is predisposed to receive at the inlet a cardboard blank having two transversal edges, two longitudinal edges, two longitudinal score lines, and four transverse score lines. The two longitudinal score lines define therebetween a central sector and also define two lateral sectors externally of the two longitudinal score lines. Cuts in the two lateral sectors define a series of flaps. The folding station further comprises a conveyor for transporting the cardboard blank in an advancement direction to a position, a first folding bar located by a flank of a first side of the conveyor at the position, and a second folding bar located by a flank of a second side of the conveyor at the position. The first folding bar and the second folding bar rotate to fold the flaps in the two lateral sectors onto respective portions of the central sector of the cardboard blank. |
| US10913556B2 |
Device for metering filling material
The invention relates to a device for filling containers with filling material in powder form, comprising: at least one metering wheel (29); a metering chamber (28a, 28b); at least one container (27) for discharging into the metering chamber (28a, 28b) a filling material (21) to be metered; at least one filter (36) which is mounted on the metering chamber (28a, 28b), the filter (36) being non-permeable to the filling material (21) and permeable to a gaseous medium; at least one feed (46) for the gaseous medium, to influence the filling material (21) to be metered in the metering chamber (28a, 28b) by means of the gaseous medium via the filter (36), at least one transport means (43) being provided to displace the filter (36) such that a new region of the filter (36) reaches the underside of the metering chamber (28a, 28b). |
| US10913552B2 |
Stand-off panel thermal protection system and method of fabricating the same
A stand-off panel thermal protection system is disclosed. The system comprises a sandwich panel comprising: a first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and a second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. A ceramic matrix composite core is positioned between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. The ceramic matrix composite core has a perimeter. The first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet extend past the perimeter to form a gap between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet surrounding the ceramic matrix composite core. A plurality of orifices are formed through the sandwich panel. The thermal protection system further comprises a soft goods seal positioned in the gap; a plurality of insulation components; a plurality of stand-off brackets; and a plurality of fasteners positionable through the plurality of orifices to couple the sandwich panel to the plurality of brackets. |
| US10913546B2 |
Landing and charging system for drones
A system for homing and recharging an unmanned vehicle comprises a plurality of homing layers operative along the radius of an imaginary circle that has the homing target at its center, each homing layer consisting of a sub-system provided with location means of increasing accuracy relative to that of a sub-system that operates along said radius farther away, from the center of said circle. |
| US10913541B2 |
Aircraft having redundant directional control
An aircraft has an airframe with a two-dimensional distributed thrust array attached thereto having a plurality of propulsion assemblies that are independently controlled by a flight control system. Each propulsion assembly includes a housing with a gimbal coupled thereto that is operable to tilt about first and second axes responsive to first and second actuators. A propulsion system is coupled to and operable to tilt with the gimbal. The propulsion system includes an electric motor having an output drive and a rotor assembly having a plurality of rotor blades that rotate in a rotational plane to generate thrust having a thrust vector. Responsive to a thrust vector error of a first propulsion assembly, the flight control system commands at least a second propulsion assembly, that is symmetrically disposed relative to the first propulsion assembly, to counteract the thrust vector error, thereby providing redundant directional control for the aircraft. |
| US10913537B2 |
Retractable chair for an aircraft cabin
A retractable chair for an aircraft cabin which is connected in use to a wall of the cabin, and includes an articulated frame having a back and a seat; a support which is connected to the frame, and fitted such as to be mobile on the wall around an axis of rotation; and at least one covering stretched on the frame. The fact of pivoting the support relative to the wall makes it possible to be able to incline the back, which contributes towards improving the comfort of the chair. |
| US10913534B1 |
Airborne docking system and method for unmanned aerial vehicle recovery
An airborne docking method is provided for an unmanned aerial vehicle. The airborne docking method includes securing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a host aircraft via a docking assembly having a base coupled to the host aircraft, a tug device, and a cable connecting the tug device to the base, the tug device being engaged with the base, and the UAV being engaged to the tug device. The tug device is deployed from the base and the cable is extended therebetween to distance the tug device from the base. The UAV is then disengaged from the tug device. |
| US10913532B2 |
Precision landing system for unmanned aerial vehicles and utilization thereof
A precision landing system including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a beacon is provided. A processor of the UAV controls a flight system of the UAV to fly the UAV. The processor detects, via a sensor of the UAV, a signal emitted by a beacon. The processor controls the flight system of the UAV to land on or near the beacon. The processor also energizes one or more electromagnets on a cradle of the UAV to retrieve the beacon. |
| US10913530B2 |
Cockpit control system for controlling ground travel in aircraft equipped with engine-free electric taxi system
A cockpit control system and method for efficiently controlling ground travel in an aircraft equipped with engine-free electric taxi drive systems are provided. The cockpit control system is configured with a display that provides a maximum amount of information during aircraft ground movement with a minimal amount of input from and distraction to pilots or cockpit crew to facilitate essentially hands free operation and control of aircraft ground travel. System test and drive procedures ensure safe aircraft ground travel with the engine-free electric taxi system. Constant pilot hand or other input is not required to achieve safe and maximally efficient aircraft ground travel powered by the aircraft's engine-free electric taxi drive systems or, under selected defined conditions, by the aircraft's engines to achieve this maximum efficiency. The system may further be designed to be uninterruptible by unauthorized persons. |
| US10913527B2 |
Method and apparatus for latent fault detection and management for fly-by-wire flight control systems
An aircraft control system includes pilot and co-pilot flight control systems that each include a first shaft mechanically coupled to and displaced apart from a second shaft, the shafts defining and being rotatable about independent longitudinal axes. A connecting link enables rotation of one of the first shafts to rotate a corresponding one of the second shafts. A position transducer is mechanically coupled to each shaft and configured to communicate an electrical signal corresponding to the rotation of the respective shaft. A flight control unit electrically communicates with the position transducers and is configured to (a) receive the electrical signal from each position transducer, (b) detect a failure of the flight control system by detecting differences in the position transducers' electrical signals, and (c) communicate the electrical signal from the position transducer to a flight control surface actuation system to compensate for the detected failure. |
| US10913526B2 |
Fresh water boat chiller system
A boat chiller system (1) wherein a self-contained externally cooled fresh water supply is used in place of water in which the boat is docked, such as seawater, to transfer heat from an interior space of a boat (4) to outside of the boat. The use of recirculated fresh water eliminates barnacle growth in an onboard water cooled a/c system (2) and/or excess barnacles and other sea life from growing near an external water discharge (12) on the boat as would occur with the discharge of heated sea water in a conventional boat a/c system. |
| US10913523B2 |
Adaptable modular power system (AMPS) and dedicated connector; modular payload boxes and autonomous water vehicle configured to accept same
An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or multiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power. |
| US10913518B2 |
Inflatable watercraft and method for the production thereof
The invention relates to an inflatable watercraft which consists of at least two inflatable parts that are joined together by means of holding strips or the like under preload. The invention also relates to a method for producing said inflatable watercraft and a gluing table that can be used in the production of the watercraft. |
| US10913517B1 |
Boat chair configured for coversion between multiple use and storage positions, a freestanding stand for a boat chair, a combination boat chair and boat, and/or a method of use thereof
A boat chair configured such that it may be converted between several storage and/or use configurations and may be detachably affixed to and removed from a boat or placed on a boat using a free-standing stand. The boat chair may be configured such that the boat chair may be used in multiple use positions and may be transitioned into one or more storage configurations to allow for the boat chair to be more easily transported and/or stored. The boat chair may further be configured such that the use configurations may allow for customized position and/or use of the boat chair on a boat, including use of a free-standing stand for the boat chair. |
| US10913514B2 |
Deployable boat hook
The deployable boat hook assembly includes a clamping assembly which is attachable to a pole. The clamping assembly includes a clamp adapted to temporarily secure a boat hook which is configured to connect to a receiving member on a dock. The boat hook is configured to receive a boat line extending from the boat. The temporary securement of the boat hook by the clamping assembly is overcome by an operator moving the pole in a manner to release the clamping assembly from the pole, such that the boat remains connected to the dock by the boat hook and the boat line. |
| US10913511B2 |
Human-powered vehicle control device
A human-powered vehicle control device includes an electronic controller configured to control a motor that assists in propulsion of a human-powered vehicle in accordance with a human driving force input to the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to switch at least five control states imparting different output characteristics to the motor with respect to the human driving force. |
| US10913508B2 |
Bicycle operation device
A bicycle operation device is provided that allows for easy operation of operation units. The bicycle operation device includes a clamp, a first operation unit and a second operation unit. The clamp is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The first operation unit including an operation lever, and is coupled to the clamp. The second operation unit includes an electric switch and is attached to the clamp. |
| US10913506B2 |
Generator for bicycle, and battery module attachable/detachable to/from generator
The present invention provides a generator for a bicycle which can be applied to a rim of all kinds of bicycle wheels, comprising: a rotating body 30 which is arranged to be adjacent to or to make contact with the rim 10, wherein eddy current induction magnet 35 is installed along an outer circumferential surface of the rotating body 30; a rotation shaft 62 whose one side end part is fixed at a center of the rotating body 30; and a generation unit 60 which is arranged at the other side end part of the rotation shaft 62, wherein at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the rotating body 30 is arranged farther outside than an outer circumferential surface of the eddy current induction magnet 35. |
| US10913505B2 |
Notification system
A notification system notifies brake-related information related to braking of a rotation body of a human-powered vehicle. The notification system includes a notification unit that includes a notification device configured to notify a user of the brake-related information. The notification device is provided on at least one of a brake device braking the rotation body, an operation device operating the brake device, and a display device. |
| US10913504B2 |
Smart lock of bicycle
A smart lock of a bicycle includes a bicycle locking apparatus and a dock locking apparatus. The bicycle locking apparatus works with a key to lock the bicycle without dock, and the dock locking apparatus works with a dock to lock the bicycle to the dock. The bicycle locking apparatus includes a gear, a locking member, and a driving module. The locking member has a locking tooth portion, the driving module moves the locking member to engage and disengage the locking tooth portion of the locking member with an engaging portion of the key. The dock locking apparatus has a locking latch and a stop member. The driving module moves the locking member to let the stop member against or away from the locking latch to lock or unlock the bicycle to the dock. |
| US10913499B2 |
Vehicle hinge pillar assembly
An assembly includes a hinge pillar having an inner member and an outer member. The assembly includes a brace between the inner member and the outer member, the brace having a side portion fixed to the outer member and a front portion fixed to the inner member. |
| US10913495B2 |
Vehicle safety steering system
Technical solutions described herein include a steering system that includes a motor that generates assist torque, and a controller that generates a motor torque command for controlling an amount of the assist torque generated by the motor. The steering system further includes a remote object assist module that computes a steering intervention based on a proximity of a vehicle from a detected object. The controller changes the motor torque command using the steering intervention. |
| US10913494B2 |
System and method for trailer height adjustment
A vehicle system comprises a hitch assembly mounted on a vehicle, a display, and a controller. The controller is configured to access a saved configuration for the hitch assembly and display the saved configuration on the display. The controller is further configured to receive a selection of the saved configuration and program a characteristic of the hitch assembly based on the selection. |
| US10913493B2 |
Power steering system
A power steering system including a first linkage arm pivotally coupled to a cross-link member extending in a transverse direction. Also included is a first shaft generally orthogonal to the first linkage arm, the first shaft configured to rotate the first linkage arm. Further included is a power portion of the first linkage arm extending from a first end of the first linkage arm to the first shaft. Yet further included is an assist portion of the first linkage arm extending from the first shaft to a second end of the first linkage arm. Also included is an electric actuator. Further included is a linkage member extending from the electric actuator and operatively coupled to the assist portion of the first linkage arm. |
| US10913486B2 |
Steering apparatus, steering method, and steering control device
A steering apparatus, a steering method, and a steering control device. A steering motor includes a first winding and a second winding respectively receiving three-phase power. A first steering controller controls the power supplied to the first winding. A second steering controller controls the power supplied to the second winding. A detector detects whether or not a phase among three phases corresponding to each of the first and second windings is open; and a controller. If the phase among the three phases is detected to be open, the controller controls one steering controller corresponding to the open phase, among the first steering controller and the second steering controller, in accordance with an angular velocity of a steering wheel and the rotational speed of the steering motor, so that the steering motor generates additional torque. |
| US10913481B2 |
Baby carriage having improved convenience of use
Provided is a baby carriage having improved convenience of use configured to have a structure in which a baby carriage frame and a wagon frame are detachably coupled to a single baby transportation means frame such that the baby carriage frame and the wagon frame are optionally coupled to the left side and the right side of a single frame, in which the compatibility of the frame is excellent through the detachable coupling of a baby carriage seat and a wagon seat, whereby the baby carriage can be used without replacement during growth from a baby to a child, and in which it is possible for a single caregiver to operate the baby carriage in the state of carrying a maximum of four children using a single frame. |
| US10913479B1 |
Motorized stroller accessory
A wheeled platform has a base, a plurality of wheels, and a power supply. A connector extends from the wheeled platform. A motor assembly has at least one motor mounted on the connector to couple with a stroller. A controller assembly steers the stroller. The base includes an upper surface for supporting an operator. The base forms a wheel assembly for holding the wheels. The power supply sends power to the motor assembly through the control assembly to drive the stroller. |
| US10913478B1 |
Outdoor stroller for children
An outdoor stroller for children is disclosed, including a top frame and a bottom frame which are frame units parallel to each other. An upper lateral bar is pivoted with a lower lateral bar which is crossed over and put upright with a crossbar in an X-shape. By the arrestment of a disengaging mechanism and a clamping device, the upper lateral bar and the lower lateral bar are formed into a straight bar to support and level the top frame parallel, thereby unfolding the stroller. On the other hand, the upper lateral bar and the lower lateral bar are turned backward, the top frame is lowered down parallel, and the lower lateral bar and the crossbar that are crossed over in the X-shape are folded with each other, so as to fold the stroller. |
| US10913475B2 |
Modular pallet jack
A lift for a fork tine assembly includes a generally upright frame having at least one handle grip portion at a rearward portion thereof. The handle grip portion is fixed relative to the frame. A lift mechanism is secured to the frame. The lift mechanism is capable of attaching to and raising and lowering at least one fork tine. A plurality of wheels support the frame. The at least one fork tine may be part of a first fork tine assembly that can be selectively removed from the lift and replaced with a different configuration fork tine assembly. An optional shelf is provided on the frame for convenience but may be pivoted out of the way when not in use. |
| US10913474B1 |
Cart with removable table extensions
A cart, such as a kitchen cart, has a bottom shelf supported by leg members. The leg members further support a central shelf or basket at a user-desired position along the legs, and a top support. The top support can retain a top work surface thereto. On at least one side of the cart, arms can pivot outward, adjacent the top work surface, to support one or more work surface extension members. Typically, there may be one work surface extension member on each side of the cart, providing the user with additional workspace and providing the option of removal without interfering with the functionality of the cart. |
| US10913469B2 |
Railroad car truck bolster
A railroad car truck bolster including a first end, a first diagonal member, a transitional concave first turn of spring seat, a center rib assembly, first and second diagonal ribs, and a bottom member. The center rib assembly includes first, second, and third center ribs and a U transition. The bottom member includes thickened walls that define brake rod holes. The first diagonal member is connected to the first end via the concave first turn of spring seat. The center rib assembly is connected to the first end, the straight first diagonal member, and the first turn of spring seat. The first, second, and third center ribs are connected to one another via the U transition. The first and second diagonal ribs are connected to the first turn of spring seat. The third center rib is between the first and second diagonal ribs. The bottom member is connected to the first diagonal member. |
| US10913464B1 |
Intelligent escalation strategy for autonomous vehicle
An autonomous vehicle, system and method of operating an autonomous vehicle. The system includes a processor for operating an external condition awareness module, a driver driving behavior awareness module and an escalator module: The external condition awareness module is configured to determine an intelligent escalation factor based on an external condition of an environment and driving traffic conditions of the autonomous vehicle. The driver driving behavior awareness module is configured to generate a behavior disciplining factor based on a behavior history of a driver of the autonomous vehicle. The escalation module is configured to generate an escalation signal to alert the driver based on the intelligent escalation factor and the behavior disciplining factor, a driver attention level and a speed of the vehicle. |
| US10913463B2 |
Gesture based control of autonomous vehicles
A triggering condition for initiating an interaction session with an occupant of a vehicle is detected. A display is populated with representations of one or more options for operations associated with the vehicle. Based at least in part on an analysis of one or more signals generated by the occupant, a particular option is selected for implementation. An indication that the particular option has been selected is provided, and an operation corresponding to the particular option is initiated. |
| US10913461B2 |
Driving behavior determining method, apparatus, and device, and storage medium
A driving behavior determining method, apparatus, and device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes obtaining, by a computing device, a driving video of a target vehicle. A content of the driving video includes a road and a neighboring vehicle of the target vehicle, and the neighboring vehicle includes at least one of a front vehicle in front of the target vehicle and a rear vehicle at a rear of the target vehicle. The method also includes: obtaining, by the computing device, vehicle running information that comprises a running status of the target vehicle; and determining, by the computing device, whether a dangerous driving behavior exists according to the driving video and the vehicle running information corresponding to a same time period. The dangerous driving behavior is a driving behavior having an accident risk. |
| US10913459B2 |
Shift switching mechanism of utility vehicle
A shift switching mechanism of a utility vehicle includes: an input gear connected to an input shaft to which a driving force of an engine is input; a shifter that is connected to a counter shaft transmitting a driving force of the input shaft, and enables engagement between the input gear and a gear connected to the counter shaft; and a control unit that controls the shift switching mechanism. At reception of a shift command, the control unit calculates a rotation difference between the input gear and the shifter, and controls output of the engine to reduce the rotation difference. |