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| US11009319B1 |
Initiator assembly that is resistant to shock
An initiator assembly that includes a header body, a frame member, a plurality of terminals, an initiator chip, a plurality of contacts, and a support member. The frame member is coupled to the header body and defines an interior aperture. The terminals are received through the header body and the frame member. The initiator chip is received in the frame member and has a plurality of lands, a conductive bridge and a flyer that is disposed over the conductive bridge. Each of the contacts is soldered to an associated one of the terminals and an associated one of the lands. The support member is formed of plastic and encapsulates the frame member, the plurality of contacts, and a portion of the initiator chip. The support member forms a barrel aperture over the flyer. The input charge is formed of a secondary explosive and is disposed in-line with the barrel aperture. |
| US11009317B2 |
Material sheet and process for its preparation
Material sheets are provided which include at least one monolayer, wherein the at least one monolayer has a plurality of drawn unidirectional polymer fibers having a strength of greater than 1.2 GPa and a thickness of less than 100 μm, and wherein the material sheet includes a bonding agent of less than 13 wt % relative to the total weight of the material sheet. |
| US11009309B1 |
Game call archery release assembly
A game call archery release assembly for actuating an animal call while drawing an archery bow includes an archery release that is weareable on a wrist of a user. The archery release engages a string on an archery bow for drawing and subsequently releasing the string. The archery release includes a wrist strap and a trigger portion. An electronic game call is integrated into the archery release. The electronic game call emits an audible sound when the electronic game call is actuated to attract a game animal. Moreover, the electronic game call is actuatable while the string on the archery bow is drawn facilitate hands free use. |
| US11009308B2 |
Archery bow support device
An archery bow support device is disclosed having a clip portion have a front leg having a front surface and a back leg and a support bracket connected to the front surface of the front leg and extending outwardly from the front leg. An archery bow support device having a clip portion have a front leg having a front surface and an end portion and a back leg and a support bracket connected to the end portion of the front leg by a hinge device for allowing the support bracket to pivot relative to the front leg and the support bracket extending outwardly from the front leg is also disclosed. |
| US11009306B2 |
Firearm shooting rest
A shooting rest and associated methods. The shooting rest includes a forward support and a rear support both supported by a frame. The forward support is configured to clamp a forward portion of the firearm and permit rotation of the firearm with respect to the frame about a pitch axis to adjust a vertical aim of the firearm and about a yaw axis to adjust a horizontal aim of the firearm. The rear support includes a platform positioned to support a bottom of a trigger hand grip portion of the firearm. The platform is adjustable in elevation to adjust the vertical aim of the firearm. |
| US11009305B2 |
Three columned magazine structure for firearms
A novel three columned magazine structure with high cartridge capacity developed for automatic shotguns that are able to perform rapid fires, which enables the firearm to have more than one type of cartridge at the same time ready to be fired from the shotgun structure, and allows different type of cartridge structures to be fired in desired order. |
| US11009303B2 |
Firearm barrel assembly
The barrel of a pistol, specifically in a short recoil operated pistol, is comprised of multiple bearings surfaces comprised of cams and lugs that allow the pistol to function. The surfaces mechanically delay the pistol enough to allow the pistol to reliably function in the manner of an automatic firearm, chambering a round at the end of each cycle of operation. A barrel that locates a forward lug positioned horizontally in front of the trigger guard of the pistol with side cams that are shallow and interact in a way to provide the pistol with a robust and consistent lock up from shot to shot to provide an advantage in the function of the firearm. |
| US11009301B2 |
Heat dissipating fin assembly
A heat dissipating fin assembly includes a bottom, a plurality of first heat dissipating fins, a plurality of second heat dissipating fins, an inner cover and an outer cover. The first heat dissipating fins extend from an inner end toward an outer end. The second heat dissipating fins are arranged between two of the first heat dissipating fins in staggered. The inner cover is disposed near the inner end and connected to the first heat dissipating fins. The outer cover is disposed near the outer end and connected to the second heat dissipating fins. The inner cover and the outer cover are separated to form an opening, and the dusts entering the heat dissipating fin assembly through the inner end are ejected via the opening. The second heat dissipating fins extend from around the opening to the outer end. |
| US11009293B2 |
Direct current smelting electric furnace
A direct current smelting electric furnace includes a rectifying control circuit, a rectifying power supply device, a short network device, a multi-load layout device including multiple electrodes, and an electric furnace body. The rectifying power supply device includes at least two double-circuit direct current power supply packs. Four output terminals of each double-circuit direct current power supply pack are connected to three electrodes in the multi-load layout device by the short network device to constitute two current circuits by an electric furnace weld pool load. Each electrode in the multi-load layout device is connected to homo-polar output terminals of a three-phase negative semi-cycle rectifying output circuit and a three-phase positive semi-cycle rectifying output circuit, separately. The rectifying power supply device-includes multiple output current circuits. The number of output current circuits of the rectifying power supply device is the same as the number of electrodes in the multi-load layout device. |
| US11009291B2 |
Method for air cooled, large scale, floating LNG production with liquefaction gas as only refrigerant
A method for large-scale, air-cooled floating liquefaction, storage and offloading of natural gas gathered from onshore gas pipeline networks. Gas gathered from on-shore pipeline quality gas sources and pre-treated to remove unwanted compounds is compressed and cooled onshore before being piped to an offshore vessel for liquefaction to produce LNG. |
| US11009289B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a main body having a storage compartment, a first door rotatably installed at a first side of the main body to open and close a first portion of the storage compartment, and a second door rotatably installed at a second side of the main body to open and close a second portion of the storage compartment. A first camera may be installed at the first door to take a picture of an interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the first door, and a second camera may be installed at the second door to take a picture of the interior of the first storage compartment during rotation of the second door. A controller may combine plural pictures taken by the first camera and the second camera into a single corrected image of a region of the first compartment spanning from the first door to the second door. |
| US11009288B2 |
Insulation structure for an appliance having a uniformly mixed multi-component insulation material, and a method for even distribution of material combinations therein
An insulation structure for an appliance includes a cabinet having an outer wrapper and an inner liner, with an insulating cavity defined therebetween. Insulating powder material is disposed substantially throughout the insulating cavity. An insulating gas is disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein the insulating powder material is combined with the insulating gas and cooperatively defines a suspended state and a precipitated state. The suspended state is defined by the insulating gas in motion and the insulating powder being in an aeolian suspension within the insulating gas while in motion. The precipitated state is defined by the insulating gas being in a deposition state and the insulating powder being precipitated from the insulating gas and deposited within the insulating cavity. |
| US11009282B2 |
Refrigerator appliance with a caloric heat pump
A refrigerator appliance includes a fresh food cold side heat exchanger positioned within a cabinet at a fresh food chamber and a freezer cold side heat exchanger positioned within the cabinet at a freezer chamber. Working fluid is flowable through a caloric material within a regenerator housing. The refrigerator appliances also includes features for flowing the working fluid from the regenerator housing to the fresh food cold side heat exchanger and for separately flowing the working fluid from the regenerator housing to the freezer cold side heat exchanger. |
| US11009278B2 |
Refrigerator with variable ice dispenser
A variable ice dispenser for a refrigerator utilizes a variable control suitable for varying the rate of ice dispensing by the dispenser. In some instances, the variable control includes a variable control actuator that is movable between a range of positions including a home position, and movement of the variable control actuator in a first direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense cubed ice while movement of the variable control actuator in a second direction from the home position causes the variable ice dispenser to dispense crushed ice. Further, in some instances, the variable control may also selectively activate the ice dispenser such that the variable control actuator controls the ice dispensing rate while the variable ice dispenser is activated. In addition, in some instances, a variable control may also include a secondary control that switches between ice and water dispensing modes. |
| US11009276B1 |
Apparatus for forming blocks of compactable material
Apparatuses for forming blocks of compactable material such as snow, having a hollow upper body with a compression chamber within for containing and subsequently compressing the compactable material to form a block that can be used in connection with recreational activities. A lower body having a flat compression plate attached to a top end, is configured to slide within the compression chamber, the compression plate being capable of pushing the compactable material into a hinged lid that is attached to a top end of the upper body and acts to cover a top opening of the upper body. Ferromagnetic materials attached to the underside of the compression plate are configured to contact other ferromagnetic materials attached to the interior walls of the compression chamber, which at least temporarily arrests sliding movement of the upper and lower bodies, and allows a user to fill the apparatus with compactable material. |
| US11009273B2 |
Expansion valve including a vibration isolation spring having a plurality of legs
An expansion valve is provided with a valve body including an inlet hole through which a refrigerant flows into a valve chamber, and a valve hole through which the refrigerant flows out of the valve chamber; a valve element configured to adjust an amount of the refrigerant flowing through the valve hole; a power element that is mounted to the valve body and configured to drive the valve element via a valve rod; a first vibration isolation spring provided in the valve chamber and configured to prevent vibration of the valve element; and a second vibration isolation spring that is in contact with the valve rod and configured to prevent vibration of the valve element. |
| US11009272B2 |
Low ambient operation of HVAC system
A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system has a refrigerant circuit that includes a compressor, a condenser system with a first set of tubes and a second set of tubes fluidly separate from the first set of tubes within the condenser system, and a valve positioned downstream of the compressor and upstream of the second set of tubes relative to a direction of refrigerant flow through the refrigerant circuit, in which the refrigerant circuit is configured to direct refrigerant through the first set of tubes and through the second set of tubes. The HVAC system further has a switch configured to detect an operating parameter and to instruct the valve to close based on the operating parameter such that refrigerant flow is blocked through the second set of tubes and refrigerant flow is enabled through the first set of tubes. |
| US11009269B2 |
Heat cycle system
The heat cycle system of the present invention is a heat cycle system which employs a working fluid containing trifluoroethylene, comprising a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator, and further having a circulation flow path and a fragile part. The circulation flow path connects the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator and circulates the working fluid. The fragile part is provided in the circulation flow path or to the condenser and has a pressure resistance strength lower than the pressure resistance strength of the circulation flow path and the condenser. |
| US11009263B2 |
Systems and methods for altering rotation of a solar rotational manufacturing system
A solar rotational manufacturing system having a monitoring device, a controller, a heliostat having a heliostat controller, a rotational apparatus having a rotational controller, and a mold, wherein the monitoring device is configured to collect actual data regarding a characteristic of the solar rotational heating system and transmit actual data to the controller, the controller is configured to receive a reference parameter, an affecting parameter, and linking instructions, receive actual data from the monitoring device, compare actual data with a reference parameter, determine an affecting parameter to alter, and transmit alteration instructions to the heliostat controller and/or the rotational controller, the heliostat controller is configured to receive the alteration instructions from the controller and execute the alteration instructions, and the rotational controller is configured to receive the alteration instructions from the controller and execute the alteration instructions. |
| US11009261B2 |
High temperature synthesis for power production and storage
A reservoir for containing a fluid includes a cylindrical wall sized to engage a shaft bored into ground, a bottom end cap fixed to a lower end of the cylindrical wall and a top end cap fixed to an upper end of the cylindrical wall. The top end cap is concave such that the top end cap extends below a top end of the cylindrical wall. The bottom end cap, the top end cap, and the cylindrical wall define a subterranean chamber. A plug made of a composite material is on the top end cap, with a lower face disposed on the concave top end cap and a peripheral face engaging the shaft. At least one pressure port extends downwardly into the shaft and through the plug and the top end cap, defining a fluid path to the subterranean chamber. |
| US11009260B2 |
System and method for accellerated heating of a fluid
A water heating system including a tank, a first heating element, a second heating element, a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, a controller having an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to determine an output temperature setpoint, determine whether a period of expected high water demand is approaching, and in response to determining that the period of expected high water demand is approaching, activate the second heating element. The controller is further configured to deactivate the second heating element when a second temperature sensed by the second temperature sensor crosses a second temperature threshold, activate the first heating element when the second temperature crosses the second temperature threshold, and deactivate the first heating element. Wherein the first temperature threshold is lower than the second temperature threshold and the first and second temperature thresholds are higher than the output temperature setpoint. |
| US11009258B2 |
Air conditioner
An air conditioner includes a plurality of heat exchangers provided to form an internal refrigerant flow path of an outdoor heat exchanger in multiple stages, a bypass pipe configured to branch refrigerant discharged from a compressor and to guide the refrigerant to the plurality of heat exchangers, flow pipes branched from the bypass pipe and extending to refrigerant pipes provided in the plurality of heat exchangers and overlap pipes branched from a flow pipe connected to any one of the plurality of heat exchangers and extending to a flow pipe connected to another heat exchanger. |
| US11009257B2 |
H.V.A.C. condensate clean out
An apparatus removes clogs from a condensate drain line. The apparatus includes: a vacuum attached to the condensate drain line, the vacuum pulling the clog material from the drain line, a control unit, an apparatus inlet forming a sealed connection point attaching the vacuum to the condensate drain line, an apparatus outlet allowing for drainage of the condensate, the outlet disposed lower than the inlet, a housing formed from durable, weatherproof material with a watertight seal, and a power supply powering the vacuum. |
| US11009256B2 |
Crack-resistant polymer foam ducts and method of installing same
A low pressure duct configured to channel a gas within a structure includes a tubular body formed from a polymer foam material, and a first plurality of strands adhered to a surface of the tubular body along a plurality of paths. The plurality of paths includes a first set of paths oriented longitudinally along the tubular body. The first set of paths are spaced apart from each other around a circumference of the tubular body. The plurality of paths also includes a second set of paths oriented circumferentially around the tubular body. The second set of paths are spaced apart longitudinally along the tubular body. |
| US11009253B2 |
Vent structure
A vent apparatus that prevents the ingress of flames, superheated air, and/or flaming materials (e.g., embers) from an external fire to a building or structure is disclosed. The vent apparatus comprises a frame that defines an inlet, and outlet, and an internal passage. A guiding member is disposed within the internal passage to thereby deflect or direct a portion of a flow of material between the inlet and outlet. A blocking element is disposed on the guiding member that is configured to expand to at least partially block the flow of material between the inlet and outlet. |
| US11009252B2 |
HVAC control system with cost target optimization
A building management system includes HVAC equipment operable to affect an indoor air temperature of a building, a system manager configured to obtain a cost function that characterizes a cost of operating the HVAC equipment, obtain a dataset relating to the building, determine a current state of the building by applying the dataset to a neural network, select a temperature bound associated with the current state, augment the cost function to include a penalty term that increases the cost when the indoor air temperature violates the temperature bound, and determine a temperature setpoint for each of a plurality of time steps in the future time period. The temperature setpoints achieve a target value of the cost function over the future time period. The building management system also includes a controller configured to operate the HVAC equipment to drive the indoor air temperature towards the temperature setpoint. |
| US11009251B2 |
Electrical energy storage system with variable state-of-charge frequency response optimization
A frequency response optimization system includes a battery configured to store and discharge electric power, a power inverter configured to control an amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery at each of a plurality of time steps during a frequency response period, and a frequency response controller. The frequency response controller is configured to receive a regulation signal from an incentive provider, determine statistics of the regulation signal, use the statistics of the regulation signal to generate an optimal frequency response midpoint that achieves a desired change in a state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery while participating in a frequency response program, and use the midpoints to determine optimal battery power setpoints for the power inverter. The power inverter is configured to use the optimal battery power setpoints to control the amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery. |
| US11009248B2 |
Adaptive comfort control system
There is provided a comfort management system including a networked comfort management control device. The comfort management control device operates an HVAC interface to maintain an environment utilizing a determined comfort zone range for one or more occupants of an area treated by the HVAC system, and utilizes controlled deviations from an initial set point to maintain comfort while maximizing energy efficiency of the HVAC system. |
| US11009246B2 |
Systems and methods to detect dirt level of filters
An approach that collects sensor data associated with a building automation system having filters and determining the optimal timing of the replacement of filters that includes replacement dates based upon use, utility, and labor costs. |
| US11009245B2 |
Method and system for proactively and remotely diagnosing an HVAC system
Methods and systems for providing remote and proactive diagnostics of HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment and HVAC systems. |
| US11009243B2 |
Systems and methods for zoning system configuration
The techniques described herein provide systems and methods for controlling climate characteristics in a building. The control system of a climate management system may calculate a default airflow rate for each zone in the building based on a minimum permitted airflow rate of climate control equipment, a maximum permitted airflow rate of the climate control equipment, and the number of zones serviced by the climate control equipment. The control system may also adjust the default airflow rate for a zone to a customized airflow rate based on a user input. The control system may adjust the default airflow rate to the customized airflow rate if the customized airflow rate is greater than or equal to the minimum permitted airflow rate. The control system may adjust the default airflow rate to the minimum permitted airflow rate if the customized airflow rate is less than the minimum permitted airflow rate. |
| US11009242B2 |
Air conditioner
Disclosed herein is an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and having a first guide surface forming the outlet and a second guide surface facing the first guide surface provided therein, a heat exchanger configured to heat-exchange air suctioned through the inlet, a blower fan configured to suction air from the inlet, heat-exchange the air by passing air through the heat exchanger, and discharge air toward the outlet, and an airflow control unit provided to be movable between a first position adjacent to one end portion of the outlet from which air is discharged and a second position spaced apart from the end portion of the outlet from which air is discharged, and protruding from the first guide surface or the second guide surface when the airflow control unit placed at the first position. |
| US11009241B2 |
Heat source unit for refrigeration apparatus
A chiller unit, which is a heat source unit, includes devices, such as a compressor and an electric component box in a machine chamber in a lower portion thereof, and a heat exchanger in an air passage in an upper portion thereof. A drain pan is disposed under the heat exchanger, and a drain gutter is disposed under the outflow port of the drain pan. The drain gutter includes a main drain port at its end portion where the depth of the drain gutter is deepest, and a secondary drain port at its end portion where the depth of the drain gutter is shallowest. The drain gutter has a guide portion, the end of which protrudes to the outside of the casing. |
| US11009239B2 |
Fresh air dehumidification device and packaged terminal air conditioner using same
A fresh air dehumidification device of a PTAC includes a cross-flow fan, a main evaporator, an air supply channel communicated with the cross-flow fan via the main evaporator, and an air exhausting device formed in the air supply channel for supplying air to the main evaporator. The air inlet of the air supply channel is connected to outdoor and the air outlet of the air supply channel is formed on a first air intake of the main evaporator. Fresh air passing through the air supply channel and the air exhausting device and is dehumidified by the main evaporator and then flows into the indoor so that the main evaporator of a PTAC is used as a dehumidifier in the dehumidification process, but without needing to increase a separate dehumidification system. So, the structure of the present disclosure can reduce the manufacturing cost of the PTAC. |
| US11009238B2 |
Staged oven self-clean preheat temperature control
One or more cooking elements of a cooking appliance may be controlled during the preheat phase of an oven self-clean cycle to maintain a temperature within an oven cavity proximate an intermediate temperature setpoint that is below a self-clean temperature setpoint for the oven self-clean cycle until reaching a predetermined time in the oven self-clean cycle. |
| US11009228B2 |
Candleholder and method
Aspects of the present invention disclose a candleholder that may be manipulated by a user to advance a candle within a candleholder to facilitate optimal burning. Embodiments describe a candleholder having a platform to move a candle within a holder. Embodiments disclose a prepackaged semi-soft candle, which is readily movable against a candleholder's inner surface. Embodiments of the present invention disclose a handle permitting a user to manipulate platform height, allowing a candle to be raised or lowered within a candleholder. Embodiments disclose a disc, sized larger than the platform, preferably formed of a soft rubber sponge which stabilizes the candle and prevents candle wax from moving below the platform's surface. An alternative embodiment omits the disc, the platform being sealed by a seal around the platform's perimeter. |
| US11009227B2 |
Container apparatus and method of using same
A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. |
| US11009225B2 |
Water-resistant wired electro-magnetic component capture
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a water-resistant capture device for enclosing wired electro-magnetic components, the capture device having a base module and a connecting cap module, wherein when the base module and cap module enclose an electro-magnetic component and the base module is connected to the cap module, one or more electric wires are compressed within deformable wire apertures formed by the combined base module and cap module. In some embodiments, the base module is deformable and deforms when affixed to the cap module so as to form a compressive water-resistant seal to an interior of the capture device. In an exemplary embodiment, an LED may be captured within the capture device. The cap module may provide a compressing aperture to provide a water resistant seal around the lens of a LED projecting therethrough. |
| US11009219B2 |
Housing box and lighting apparatus
A housing box according to an embodiment includes an outer frame, a top panel, and a bracket. The outer frame has a bottom wall and a pair of side walls continuous to the bottom wall and facing each other, and is an aluminum sheet metal having an opening on one side facing the bottom wall. The top panel is made of iron, and covers the one side of the outer frame. The bracket is made of iron, is disposed along the inner surface of the bottom wall and the inner surfaces of the pair of side walls, and is attached to the top panel. |
| US11009215B2 |
Illuminator having a plurality of light emitting elements and cylindrical lens
An illuminator including a plurality of light emitting elements and a lens having a concave cylindrical first optical surface and a second optical surface, such that a thickness between the first and second optical surfaces is non-uniform along first and second orthogonal directions. |
| US11009213B2 |
Pneumatically switched balloon light
A pneumatically switched balloon light comprises a balloon body which has an air inlet; a battery case located in the balloon body, wherein the battery case is provided with two adjacent batteries and an LED light connected with the batteries; a shield body located in the air inlet, wherein one end of the shield body is removably connected with the battery case, and the other end is made with a breather hole; a valve cover arranged in the shield body and separated from the breather hole; and an insulating piece, one end of which is fixedly connected with the valve cover, and the other end is inserted between the batteries; and the shield body is made with the breather hole for the air intake and discharge, and the shield body and the battery case can be directly fixed in the balloon body. |
| US11009210B2 |
Vehicle lamp lens body, combined lens body with two serial condensing lens body
A lens body includes a first lens portion and a second lens portion and is configured such that light from a light source exits through a first exit surface of the first lens portion after being partially blocked by a shade of the first lens portion, further exits through a second exit surface of the second lens portion, thereby forming a predetermined light distribution pattern by the shade, wherein the first exit surface is a surface for condensing the light from the light source that exits through the first exit surface with respect to a first direction and is configured as a semicircular cylinder surface, and the second exit surface is a surface for condensing the light from the light source that exits through the second exit surface with respect to a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and is also configured as a semicircular cylinder surface. |
| US11009207B2 |
Illuminated windshield assembly using an external light source and optical waveguide
An improved illuminatable windshield assembly comprising of an external light source and an optical waveguide, preferably for use on a vehicle such as a golf cart, but adaptable for use on all types of vehicles. The illuminatable windshield assembly includes a windshield comprised of a translucent panel having an outer surface, inner surface and peripheral surface wherein the panel has a channel formed therein defining an edge in the windshield, an optical waveguide seated within the channel and disposed to emit light into the edge for illuminating at least a portion of the windshield, a light source connected to said optical waveguide with the light source being external to, and situated remotely from, the windshield, and a source of electrical power for the light source. Preferably, the source of electrical power is the vehicle's existing electrical system. The windshield may additionally have an ornamental design etched therein. |
| US11009200B1 |
Lampshade and flameless candle comprising the same
A lampshade including a lampstand and a flame body. The lampstand includes a hollow column. The flame body is an integrated structure including a first curved surface, a second curved surface, and a first cavity defined by the first curved surface and the second curved surface. The first curved surface is perpendicularly disposed on the lampstand. The second curved surface is aslant disposed on the lampstand with respect to the first curved surface. The first curved surface and the second curved surface each include a top edge, two side edges, and a bottom edge. The bottom edge of the second curved surface and a connection line of two end points of the bottom edge of the first/second curved surface form a semicircular opening. The hollow column includes a first through hole corresponding to the semicircular opening in shape and size. |
| US11009199B2 |
Solar-powered flag light
A solar-powered flag light designed to affix to a flagpole or flag stand and thereby illuminate the flag for easy viewing. The solar-powered flag light includes an elongated housing having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The elongated housing has an arcuate shape. A channel is on the interior surface along a central axis designed to receive a pole therein. A plurality of lights is along the interior surface and a plurality of solar cells are disposed along the exterior surface. At least one power source is within the housing and operably connected to the plurality of lights and the plurality of solar cells, such that the solar cells power the lights. In this way, a user is able to illuminate a flag, such that individuals may easily view the flag. |
| US11009195B2 |
Apparatus for simulating an open candle flame
An apparatus for simulating an open candle flame having a swing holder located within a casing and engaging with a connecting rod, the connecting rod pivotally and rotatably connecting to the swing holder to form a first pivot structure for allowing the connecting rod to turn about a first axis, the swing holder pivotally and rotatably connecting to the casing to form a second pivot structure for allowing the swing holder and the connecting rod to turn about a second axis. The swinging mechanism of the apparatus is able to minimize the cost and the number of parts, ease and simplify assembly, and insure the flame display stays in place after manufacturing and during transit and handling. |
| US11009185B2 |
Method and system of dispensing liquefied gas
A method for dispensing liquefied fuel, the method including: providing a non-petroleum fuel as a liquefied fuel to a storage tank; increasing pressure of the liquefied fuel to a target pressure using a pump disposed within the storage tank, where a first portion of the liquefied fuel is bypassed around or at least partially around a heat exchanger, and a second portion of the liquefied fuel is discharged to the heat exchanger, where the heat exchanger is configured to warm the second portion of the liquefied fuel. A dispenser is provided that incorporates a control system that allows coordinated fueling of one or more vehicles simultaneously, where the heat exchanger uses only the fuel itself without external refrigeration to manage final dispensing temperature and the fueling station does not include a storage subsystem disposed between the pump and the dispenser. |
| US11009184B2 |
Cable tray bracket
A bracket for supporting an electrical device on a cable tray. A receiving area includes an aperture for fastening the electrical device. A plurality of retainers flanks the receiving area. The retainers are planar-formed of an integral, uniform-thickness sheet with the receiving area. The retainers extend away from each other on opposite sides of the receiving area, each formed with a relief of locally thickness-reduced sheet material along a line to define at least one fold axis for conforming the retainer to a portion of the cable tray to retain the bracket with respect to the cable tray, with the plurality of retainers extending directly over top outer edges of the cable tray. One or more of the retainers are provided along a first edge of the bracket for engaging a first edge of the cable tray, the first edge devoid of any fasteners and devoid of any fastener apertures. |
| US11009183B2 |
Length-adjustable column and manufacturing method thereof, piece of furniture
Provided is a length-adjustable column with a standpipe having a longitudinal axis, a length-adjustment device arranged in the standpipe with a portion displaceably-mounted along the longitudinal axis with respect to the standpipe and an anti-rotation locking device for locking the portion against a rotation around the longitudinal axis relative to the standpipe. The anti-rotation locking device includes an inner element, which is fastened to an outer surface of the portion, and an outer element, which is fastened to an inner surface of the standpipe. The inner element cooperates with positive locking with the outer element against a rotation around the longitudinal axis, and is displaceably guided along the longitudinal axis by the outer element. The inner element is connected with the portion through a substance-to-substance connecting layer. |
| US11009182B2 |
Multi-functional step chock
A step chock for stabilizing a vehicle or other object against undesirable movement, such as, during a rescue operation. Embodiments for a step chock includes having two leg portions, one of which angularly rotates with respect to the second with a lever to lock the two leg portions at a specific angle. The step chock is usable in three positions including where the stair-stepped top surfaces of the two leg portions are forced under the vehicle, where the top surfaces of the two leg portions are against the ground and the bottom surfaces are forced under the vehicle, and where the rear surfaces of the two leg portions against the ground and the front surfaces of the two leg portions are forced under the vehicle. Further, the step chock is usable as a fulcrum for a lever and a lever adaptor to lift a vehicle. |
| US11009178B2 |
Pump package frame
This application concerns a frame for a pump package for connecting to a liquid storage tank, the frame comprising a mounting frame portion and a transport frame portion. The mounting frame portion has an installation side for securing the mounting frame portion to the outside of a liquid storage tank and a mounting side for securing a pump package to the mounting frame portion. The transport frame portion has one or more lifting points for lifting the pump package when secured to the mounting frame portion. Together, the mounting frame portion and the transport frame portion form an enclosed space for containing the pump package when the mounting frame portion and the transport frame portion are attached. |
| US11009177B2 |
Vacuum adiabatic body and refrigerator
A vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate, a second plate, a seal that seals the first plate and the second plate to provide a space between the first plate and the second plate in a vacuum state, a support including at least a pair of support plates that maintain a distance between the first and second plates, a thermal insulator including at least one radiation resistance sheet provided between the pair of support plates to reduce heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate, and an exhaust port through which a gas in the space is exhausted. |
| US11009174B2 |
Method and apparatus for replacing underground pipe
A pipe bursting system and method, and components thereof, are described wherein a bursting head assembly pulled by a cable employs a relatively small pneumatic impactor (hammer) and a relatively large cable tension to impose a cyclical stress on the pipe being burst to cause fatigue failure of the pipe, resulting in lower size and power requirements, and higher efficiency for a given set of job requirements. |
| US11009171B2 |
Systems, compositions and methods for curing leakages in pipes
The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for sealing and/or curing a leakage at a remote site in a pipe, the system including a multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs of a deformable material including pores, at least one sealant composition disposed in the pores; and a carrier liquid composition adapted to transport the multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs to a site of the leakage, wherein at least some of the multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs polymeric carrier plugs are adapted to transport the at least one sealant composition from a first site in the carrier liquid composition to a remote site and to seal the leakage at the remote site. |
| US11009170B2 |
Thermally conductive cover for piping system, heating device for piping system, manufacturing method and attachment method for thermally conductive cover, and manufacturing method and attachment method for heating device
A thermally conductive cover improves workability of attachment and detachment. The thermally conductive cover includes a first thermal conductor on which a coupling hole is formed and a second thermal conductor on which a coupling hole is formed. The thermally conductive cover further includes a coupling member having a first inserted part to be inserted into the coupling hole and a second inserted part to be inserted into the coupling hole. At least one of the inserted parts is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to an inserting direction of the coupling member. |
| US11009169B2 |
Pipe, die, and method for manufacturing pipe
A metal pipe including a curved portion produced by bending in which a plurality of non-bending surfaces and a plurality of bent portions at which the non-bending surfaces are connected in a bending manner are provided on a circumferential surface on an inside of a center of a curvature side of the curved portion is provided. |
| US11009166B2 |
Locking coupling with multiple coupling units
The invention relates to a locking coupling including a first coupling unit and a second coupling unit, which in each case extend along a longitudinal axis and are designed to be identical. Each coupling unit includes a valve unit and a locking unit. The first and the second valve unit are designed to form a fluid connection between the first and the second coupling unit, and the first and the second locking unit are designed to connect the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit mechanically to one another. The first coupling unit includes an actuating element, by actuation of which the first and the second coupling unit can be mechanically connected to one another via the first and the second locking unit and can be fluidically connected to one another via the first and the second valve unit. |
| US11009164B2 |
Tooth disk having multi-web holding teeth
A toothed disk for fastening a feedthrough-plug-connected media line. The toothed disk includes a circular insertion opening that is defined at a periphery of the insertion opening by elastic holding teeth, separated from each other by respective slots. In the axial direction, the holding teeth extend at an angle to a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular the plane of the insertion opening. Each holding tooth is connected to an outer mounting section by at least one connecting web. Punch-outs are formed between the connecting webs. A mounting section is arranged on a peripheral circle around the insertion opening and lies in a plane parallel to the plane of the insertion opening. Each holding tooth is connected to the mounting section by at least two connecting webs. Also provided is a connection assembly for the feedthrough plug connection of a media line including the toothed disk. |
| US11009163B2 |
Field replaceable fluid element methods and systems for fluidic processors
Steam cylinders for humidifiers require periodic replacement as well as replacement to address failures etc. However, field replacement of steam cylinders is not a straight-forward operation and there is significant risk and potential for damage to the replacement cylinder and the humidifier as fluidic seals for the water inlet and steam outlet must be unmade as well as electrical connections for heater elements, level sensors etc. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide solutions for the deployment of replacement cylinders etc. for domestic, retail, and commercial systems that reduce the likelihood of damage to the fluidic seals, electrical connectors etc. |
| US11009157B2 |
Joint for submarine connections
The present invention concerns a rotatable coupling (60) for connecting pipes, comprising a first hollow female element (61) suited to be connected, for example, to a first pipe portion (51), and a second tubular male element (6) with a first end portion at least partially housed inside the first female element (61) so as to define an inner space for the passage of a fluid, and with a second end portion suited to be connected to a second pipe portion (52). Said first and said second element (61, 6) can be rotated with respect to each other, said second tubular male element (6) comprising a first abutment surface (6S). Furthermore, the rotatable coupling (60) comprises a third hollow tubular element (12) housed inside the first female element and provided with a second abutment surface (1S) substantially opposite the first abutment surface (6S) so as to define a first interspace (I), and the third tubular hollow element (12) can be translated along a direction substantially orthogonal to the first and the second abutment surface (6S, 1S) between a closed configuration, in which the first and the second abutment surface (6S, 1S) are positioned at a minimal mutual distance, and an open configuration, in which the first and the second abutment surface (6S, 1S) are positioned at a distance that exceeds said minimal mutual distance. |
| US11009155B2 |
Fire zone hoses and methods for forming the same
This disclosure relates to a hose, such as a fire zone hose, that can include an inner tube, a thermal protection sleeve and a braided member. The inner tube can form a flow path for conveying fluid. The thermal protection sleeve can be disposed around the inner tube. The thermal protection sleeve can include an inner surface and an outer surface such that the inner tube is positioned inwards from an inner surface of the thermal protection sleeve. The braided member can be disposed around the thermal protection sleeve, such that the braided member deforms the outer surface of the thermal protection sleeve. Additionally, the hose can include a braid retainer. The braid retainer can be disposed around an end of the braided member to secure the braided member to the thermal protection sleeve. |
| US11009150B2 |
Rotary valve
Rotary valves and methods of using, manufacturing, and storing the same are provided herein. The rotary valve includes a rotor and a stator, biased toward one another to form a fluid tight seal. In some implementations, the rotor comprises an integrated flow channel containing a porous solid support. Frequently, the interface between rotor and stator is made fluid-tight using a gasket. Some implementations of the rotary valve include a displaceable spacer to prevent the gasket from sealing against at least one of the rotor and stator prior to operation, wherein when the spacer is displaced, the gasket seals the rotor and stator together in a fluid-tight manner. |
| US11009149B2 |
Bonnet and stuffing box assembly
Example aspects of a bushing assembly for a bonnet and stuffing box assembly, a bonnet and stuffing box assembly, and a method for using a bonnet and stuffing box assembly are disclosed. The bushing assembly for a bonnet and stuffing box assembly can comprise a stuffing box bushing, the stuffing box bushing defining an outer stuffing box bushing surface and a stuffing box bushing bore wall; and a bonnet bushing, the bonnet bushing defining an outer bonnet bushing surface and a bonnet bushing bore wall, the bonnet bushing bore wall and the stuffing box bushing bore wall together defining a bushing bore configured to receive a stem therethrough. |
| US11009148B2 |
Displacement transducer
A displacement transducer for a valve in a housing includes a cylindrical displacement transducer core, a coil, a coil housing, and a compensation element. The coil is positioned in the coil housing, and radially encloses the core. The coil housing has a first side supported by the housing, and a supporting face positioned between the first side and an axial end side of the coil housing facing away from the valve such that a length change of the coil is not limited in an axial direction facing away from the valve. The housing is axially supported on the compensation element via the supporting face. A side of the compensation element facing away from the valve is supported on one or more of (i) an adjustable cover, (ii) a standard component of a supporting chain of the core, and (iii) a component formed from a material with a suitable coefficient of thermal expansion. |
| US11009147B2 |
Valve device for fuel tank
There is provided a valve device for a fuel tank. A housing is provided with a valve chamber and a vent chamber defined via a partition wall. The partition wall is provided with an opening. A float valve is received in the valve chamber to be movable up and down. The float valve includes a lower member and an upper member. The upper member includes a top portion, an outside wall extending from the top portion, and an elastic engaging piece configured to engage with an engaged portion of the lower member. The elastic engaging piece extends from a location on the back surface of the top portion, which is located inward from the outside wall, and is configured to elastically return after being bent in an outward radial direction of the upper member and thus to engage with the engaged portion of the lower member. |
| US11009145B2 |
Valve actuator, valve, and machine consisting thereof
A valve actuator includes moving equipment arranged to cause a plug of said equipment to slide along a given axis between two end positions. The moving equipment includes a core constrained to move in translation with the plug along the given axis. The actuator also includes a coil lying between two rings of ferromagnetic material, all three of which are secured to a frame of the actuator so as to surround the core, which itself carries two magnets mounted in opposition on the core level with the coil, a ring of ferromagnetic material lying between the two magnets that also lie between two other rings of ferromagnetic material. A valve and a machine may be fitted with such an actuator. |
| US11009141B2 |
Piezoelectric actuator and piezoelectric valve
In an invention including: a piezoelectric element (13) which generates, as a displacement, a driving force necessary for an operation of a valve body (12) which is an operating body; a displacement enlarging mechanism (14) including at least a spring element so as to enlarge a displacement of the piezoelectric element (13) which acts on the valve body (12); and a driving device (15) which operates the valve body (12) by applying a voltage to the piezoelectric element (13) to extend the piezoelectric element (13), the driving device (15) includes a first filter processing unit (15x) having an inverse function characteristic of a mechanical resonance frequency when operating the displacement enlarging mechanism (14), and is configured to apply, a voltage which reduces the mechanical resonance, to the piezoelectric element (13) through this resonance suppression processing unit (15x). |
| US11009135B2 |
Four valve disc frictionless ball valve
A four valve disc frictionless ball valve includes a spherical valve core assembly, wherein the spherical valve core assembly includes a wedge-shaped valve core. A closed-position valve disc is respectively installed on a pair of closed-position wedge-shaped sides. A closed-position guide key is respectively arranged at the middle positions of the pair of closed-position wedge-shaped sides along an axial direction. A closed-position guide groove is arranged on each closed-position valve disc along the axial direction. An open-position valve disc is respectively installed on a pair of open-position wedge-shaped sides. An open-position guide key is respectively arranged at the middle positions of the pair of open-position wedge-shaped sides along the axial direction. An open-position guide groove is arranged on each open-position valve disc along the axial direction. |
| US11009131B2 |
Combustor having honeycomb seal ring
Provided is a combustor of a gas turbine including a combustion liner where combustion occurs, a transition piece connected to the combustion liner to allow combustion gases to pass through, and a honeycomb seal ring disposed between the combustion liner and the transition piece to prevent compressed air from leaking through a gap between the combustion liner and the transition piece. The honeycomb seal ring is inserted into the exit portion of the combustion liner to prevent compressed air from leaking when the combustion liner and the transition piece are coupled with each other. |
| US11009123B1 |
Method and system of learning pressure applied to countershaft brake
A method and a system of learning a pressure applied to a brake of a countershaft may include determining, when a shift condition is satisfied, whether a shifting to be performed is a power off upshift; releasing a clutch mounted between a power source and the transmission when the shifting to be performed is the power off upshift; detecting a contact duration until a speed of an input shaft of the transmission is lowered by a predetermined speed by applying a target pressure stored in a memory to the brake of the countershaft when the release of the clutch is completed; comparing the contact duration with a predetermined duration; correcting, when the contact duration is greater than the predetermined duration, the target pressure according to a difference between the contact duration and the predetermined duration; and storing and updating the corrected target pressure in the memory to apply a subsequent power on upshift. |
| US11009119B2 |
Electric machine and method for manufacture of an electric machine
An electric machine and method for operating an electric machine are provided. The electric machine includes a first rotational component and a second rotational component rotationally engaging the first rotational component via a splined interface. The electric machine further includes a first lash reducing spring radially positioned between a first set two adjacent splines in the splined interface. |
| US11009118B1 |
Epicyclic gearing torque reduction mechanism
A torque reduction system for an epicyclic gearing system, comprising: a power source; a sun gear connected to the power source; planetary gears in communication with the sun gear; a ring gear in communication with the planetary gears; and at least one linkage arm connected to the ring gear and a housing. |
| US11009116B2 |
Passive oil system for planetary bearings
An exemplary passive oil system includes a reservoir housing configured in operation to rotate around a rotational axis, the reservoir housing defining a reservoir between a top wall, a bottom wall, innermost side, and an outer sidewall; and an outlet positioned adjacent the outer sidewall to discharge a lubrication fluid contained in the reservoir in response to the reservoir housing rotating around the rotational axis. |
| US11009112B2 |
Bicycle front sprocket
Methods and apparatus for a composite bicycle front sprocket are disclosed herein. One embodiment discloses a composite bicycle front sprocket assembly having an outer assembly of a first material. The bicycle front sprocket assembly also has a center assembly of a second material. The center assembly is disposed at least partially within the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly. The center assembly is irremovably coupled with the outer assembly without an external fastening device to irremovably couple the center assembly with the outer assembly. |
| US11009110B2 |
Screw-based nanometric motion control mechanism
The motion control mechanism comprises a rotor mounted rotating around an axis. The rotor has a first threaded part and a second threaded part separated by a central part placed in contact with a stator excited by an oscillator. A frame defines a first threaded part collaborating with the first threaded part of the rotor. The second threaded part of the rotor collaborates with an output shaft. Rotation of the rotor with respect to the frame results in movement of the output shaft along the axis. The oscillator comprises an oscillating mass excited by an angular actuator formed by piezoelectric actuators arranged around a star-shaped support. The oscillator is fitted inside the rotor configured in the form of a bell and comprising several stressed sectors. |
| US11009108B1 |
Pulley assembly for liquid level gauging system
A pulley assembly includes an elongate pulley hanger, supported at the upper end of a pillar rising from and dependently supported by a base bracket, and first and second pulleys slidingly supported by the pulley hanger. The base bracket securely mounts the pulley assembly to the top of a liquid storage tank. Each provided pulley implements, or is otherwise provided with, a clamp, whereby each pulley is readily positioned along the pulley hanger, and, when in a desired position, easily and securely fixed in the desired position. |
| US11009106B2 |
Method and system for tensioning a drive belt
The present disclosure relates to a drive belt tensioning system that comprises drive assembly detachably attached with mounting bracket. The drive assembly comprises assembly plate, driving mechanism rigidly affixed to the assembly plate, and driving pulley shaft protruding through assembly plate. First axis of rotation of the driving mechanism perpendicular to the assembly plate defines center of rotation of the drive assembly. The driving pulley shaft is positioned at first radial distance from the center of rotation of the drive assembly. The mounting bracket defines shaft aperture sized to receive the driving mechanism and radial driving pulley slot that extending circumferentially around a portion of the shaft aperture and sized to receive the driving pulley shaft. An application of torque causes arcuate motion of the driving pulley shaft in the radial driving pulley slot such that distance between the driven pulley and the driving pulley is altered. |
| US11009100B2 |
Helical belt assembly, method of use, and kit therefore
Disclosed herein is an assembly, method of assembling, and kit for assembling an assembled flexible helical belt that is mounted within a mounting space defined by a continuous mechanical constraint of a device. Embodiments of the flexible helical belt include a flexible helical belt that has a plurality of belt teeth, where some of the belt teeth are each pierced by a through hole which extends through the respective belt tooth and where the flexible helical belt is of sufficient length such that, when the flexible helical belt is mounted within the intended mounting space, the flexible helical belt overlaps itself by at least one rotation such that each through hole is transversely aligned with at least one other through hole, enabling a transverse compression device to be fitted through the through holes, creating a transverse compressive force on the flexible helical belt to form a single continuous drive belt. |
| US11009098B2 |
Blade and spring damper apparatus for use with vehicle torque converters
Blade and spring damper apparatus for use with vehicle torque converters are disclosed. A disclosed vehicle torque converter includes a housing, a hub, a clutch including a piston in the housing, and a damper assembly operatively interposed between the clutch and the hub. The damper assembly includes a blade damper having a blade and a roller engaging the blade. Movement of the roller relative to the blade bends and unbends the blade. The damper assembly also includes a spring damper connected to the blade damper. The spring damper includes a first spring damper portion, a second spring damper portion, and a spring between the first and second spring damper portions. Movement of the first spring damper portion relative to the second spring damper portion compresses and decompresses the spring. The blade damper and the spring damper, together, are configured to dampen a torsional vibration received by the housing when the clutch is engaged. |
| US11009097B2 |
Hydraulic mount having fluid-track
A hydraulic mount includes an inner tubular assembly, first and second elastomeric bodies and a fluid-track. The first and second elastomeric bodies are attached to the inner tubular assembly and cooperate to define a first fluid chamber. The second elastomeric body also defines a second fluid chamber that is in fluid communication with the first fluid chamber via the fluid-track. The fluid-track is attached to the inner tubular assembly partially disposed in the first fluid chamber. The fluid-track includes a central portion, a peripheral portion and a passage. The peripheral portion extends radially outwardly from a periphery of the central portion. The passage provides fluid communication between the first and second fluid chambers. Gaps are positioned between the peripheral portion and a wall of one of the first and second elastomeric bodies. The peripheral portion being configured to contact the wall during loading of the inner tubular assembly to restrict movement of the inner tubular assembly and the fluid-track. |
| US11009094B1 |
System and method for using a piston face and shim in a shock absorber with varying port configurations
One or more systems are disclosed for controlling dampening forces provided by a shock absorber by means of a piston face and an additional dampening shim underneath the piston face in the shock absorber. The piston face is coupled to a piston and the dampening shim is positioned beneath a bottom surface of the piston face. The piston face includes a first set of openings and a second set of openings on the piston face that have differing sizes and diameters. The dampening shim has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the piston face. When fluid pressure is applied against the underside of the dampening shim, the dampening shim partially blocks the first set of openings and fully blocks the second set of openings on the piston face from the bottom of the piston face, which thereby affects the overall dampening of the shock absorber. |
| US11009093B2 |
Electronically adjustable shock absorber
A mechanism for electronically adjusting a shock absorber includes a cartridge that is located on the fluid path between the main body of the shock absorber and a damping reservoir. A piston valve is mounted for reciprocal movement inside an elongated chamber of the cartridge, and a solenoid is mounted on the cartridge to interact with the piston valve. In operation, the solenoid is electronically controlled to selectively move the piston valve into various positons in the cartridge chamber to thereby vary the volume of liquid flow along the fluid path which will adjust the response characteristics of the shock absorber. |
| US11009092B2 |
Friction material
A friction material which comprises a fibrous base, a binder, a lubricating material, an organic filler, and an inorganic filler, the friction material having a copper element content of 0.5 wt % or less with respect to the whole friction material, wherein the lubricating material comprises graphite having an average particle diameter of 10.0 μm or smaller and the inorganic filler includes barium sulfate, which comprises small-diameter barium sulfate having an average particle diameter of 1.5 μm or smaller and a purity of 95.0% or higher. |
| US11009090B2 |
Braking system for electromagnetic motors
A method for preventing motion of an output shaft (401), of an electromagnetic motor comprising a coil assembly, when a mechanical brake (400) is released, comprising the steps of: determining the position of the output shaft (401); correlating the position of the output shaft (401) with a current such that when applied in the coil assembly induces a force on the output shaft (401) to prevent motion of the output shaft (401) when the mechanical brake (400) is released. |
| US11009087B2 |
Clutch connecting/disconnecting device
A clutch connecting/disconnecting device comprises: a clutch pedal; a clutch cylinder; a depression force transmission mechanism; and an actuator. The depression force transmission mechanism is configured to include a cylinder device. The cylinder device includes an input piston, an output piston, a first oil chamber, and a second oil chamber. A pressure receiving area on the first oil chamber side of the output piston is made equal to a pressure receiving area on the second oil chamber side of the output piston. The first oil chamber and the second oil chamber are connected via an electromagnetic valve connecting and disconnecting between the first oil chamber and the second oil chamber, and the actuator is connected to the output piston in a power transmitting manner. |
| US11009086B2 |
Free wheel assembly with front clutches for a bicycle
A free wheel assembly with front clutches comprising a hub sleeve rotatable on a hub pin and a cassette rotatable on the hub pin, a first annular body rotatable on the hub pin and comprising a first crown gear, a second annular body associated with the hub sleeve and comprising a matching second crown gear facing the first crown gear. The first annular body is axially movable relative to the second annular body between a motion transmission configuration and a free wheel configuration and coupling members operate between the first annular body and the cassette. In the free wheel configuration, rotation of the cassette relative to the first annular body forces the coupling members to axially translate the first annular body towards the second annular body, and magnetic members active on the first annular body and opposing the rotation of the first annular body with respect to the hub pin. |
| US11009085B2 |
Electromagnetic clutch for gas turbine accessories
A gearbox rigidly coupled to a static structure; a driven component rigidly coupled to another static structure; a clutch assembly floating between and coupled to the gearbox and driven component. The clutch may have aligned output and input shafts, defining an engagement surface, a bearing, and a magnetic friction plate coupled and rotating with the input shaft. The plate may have a friction-engagement face, and a magnetic flux generator. The magnetic flux generator may be rigidly coupled to a static housing and partially surrounded in the radial direction by a structure configured to reduce leakage of a magnetic flux, by defining a plurality of voids, which direct multiple passes of the magnetic flux through the engagement surface of the output shaft. The magnetic flux generator may create the magnetic flux that creates a magnetic force between the engagement face and the magnetic friction plate that causes them to engage. |
| US11009084B1 |
Methods and apparatuses for clutch assembly performance enhancement
Methods and apparatuses can be used to adjust the torque transfer capacity and improve the overall performance and longevity of a clutch assembly. Through the use of various improved clutch components disclosed herein, it is possible to: (1) increase clutch apply forces through an increase in the fluid pressure apply surface area, or piston reaction area, of a clutch piston, thereby increasing frictional forces generated within a clutch pack for transferring input torque from a drive shaft to a driven shaft; (2) improve clutch plate contact conditions through a more rigid clutch pressure plate configuration, thereby reducing clutch pack/plate distortion and supporting structure deformation and/or wear that can otherwise lead to excessive heat generation and overall clutch performance degradation and/or failure; and/or (3) improve the clutch assembly's ability to dissipate and/or tolerate heat generated through clutch plate friction by means of an improved clutch pack configuration. |
| US11009081B2 |
Wet dual plate clutch with levers in the wet chamber
A multi-plate dual clutch for coupling a motor vehicle engine to a drive shaft of a motor vehicle transmission and to an auxiliary power take-off output shaft of the motor vehicle. The dual clutch includes a drive clutch for coupling the motor vehicle engine with the drive shaft, and an auxiliary power take-off clutch for coupling the motor vehicle engine with the auxiliary output shaft. The drive clutch and the auxiliary power take-off clutch can each to be operated independently of one another by a separate lever mechanism. The dual clutch includes a wet chamber housing in which the drive clutch, the auxiliary power take-off clutch, and the respective lever mechanisms are accommodated in fluid-tight relationship. |
| US11009079B2 |
Vehicle drive apparatus
A vehicle drive apparatus includes: a sleeve including a first peripheral surface provided side by side with a spline; a connecting member including a groove provided side by side with a spline in spline engagement with the spline, recessed radially relative to the first peripheral surface, and including a bottom surface that serves as a second peripheral surface facing the first peripheral surface; and a tolerance ring disposed in the groove so as to exert a radial elastic force between the sleeve and the connecting member. |
| US11009077B2 |
Sealed bearing module
A sealed bearing module for a tidal turbine that has a rotor having rotor blades disposed on a rotor hub and a rotor shaft carrying the rotor for transmitting a drive torque from the rotor hub to a transmission or a generator in a nacelle which nacelle has a housing. The bearing module includes a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring, the first bearing ring is a split bearing ring having a first bearing ring part and a second bearing ring part, the second bearing ring has at least one axially extending bore for attaching the second bearing ring directly to the nacelle housing, the first bearing ring is configured to be connected to the rotor shaft and/or to the rotor hub, and the split bearing ring is preloaded by a preload element. |
| US11009075B2 |
Bearing device for vehicle wheel
A bearing device for a vehicle wheel is provided with: an outer member; an inner member; a ball row; and a seal member for sealing the space between the outer member and the inner member due to a seal plate in which a sealing lip is formed being fitted into an opening in the outer member, a slinger being fitted on the inner member, and the sealing lip coming into contact with the slinger; wherein the slinger is formed so as to cover the end surface of the opening in the outer member, the slinger is provided with a cylindrical wall part extending in the axial direction of the inner member, a labyrinth is configured between the slinger and the end surface of the opening in the outer member, and another labyrinth is configured by the wall part being disposed between the outer member and the sealing lip. |
| US11009073B2 |
Rolling bearing
A rolling bearing, wherein the rolling elements are loaded, equipped with a cage separating the rolling elements, wherein at least one groove is situated on the bearing race on which the rolling elements travel, wherein edges of the groove are positioned at an angle α from 4.5° to 80° in relation to the movement direction of the rolling elements, and in the cage, holes for the rolling elements are made askew so that the angle β between a straight line connecting the cage centre with the centre of the hole for the rolling element and a tangent to the rolling element in the contact point of this element with the cage has a value β>arc tg μ, where μ is the sliding friction coefficient of mating of the rolling element material with the cage material. |
| US11009071B2 |
Bearing assemblies, related bearing apparatuses, and related methods
Bearing assemblies that include a plurality of polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating and fabricating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses are disclosed. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements of one or more of the bearing assemblies disclosed herein include at least one first PCD bearing element. At least a portion of the first PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity of about 125 Oersteds or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 14 Gauss·cm3/gram or less. The first PCD bearing element includes a bearing surface with at least one groove formed therein. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements also include at least one second PCD bearing element. The second PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity that is less than and a specific magnetic saturation that is greater than the first PCD bearing element. |
| US11009065B2 |
Locking ring, rear view device and vehicle
A locking ring with a center axis for a rear view device includes one or more primary detents, a first set of secondary detents positioned on the one or more primary detents, and a second set of secondary detents arranged around the locking ring. A rear view device including the locking ring and a motor vehicle including the rearview device and the locking are also described. |
| US11009063B2 |
Spherical plain bearing for dampers
A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment. |
| US11009062B2 |
Pivoting drive socket
A pivoting drive socket has a cylindrical body within a sleeve, studs on the sleeve, the studs fitting into a slotted bracket, and the bracket joining to a handle. The slot has an elongated, rectangular shape. The body rotates within the sleeve and has a tab upon one end that receives an external tool. The tab has a shape with at least two flat portions. The bracket permits the handle to engage the tab. The bracket has an opening reinforced by a ring that admits the tab for connection into that handle. The tab has at least two chamfers that grip the bracket during usage. The tab rotates the body which engages a pipe that fits upon a mechanism to raise and to lower trailer legs. The invention allows a trucker to use manual effort or to use power to raise or to lower trailer legs. |
| US11009061B2 |
Hidden type split hinge
The present invention provides a hidden type split hinge. First and second curved tracks are provided on a curved seat body for respectively limiting a first and second curved blocks of first and second rotating members in a way of being relatively swung. First and second torsion units are symmetrical and adjacently provided to a first side of the curved seat body, and one end of the first and second torsion units is respectively provided with first and second pivoting holes, and the first and second pivoting holes are respectively in communication with first and second elongated opening holes, first and second tooth portions are respectively provided around peripheries of the first and second pivoting holes, and the first tooth portion is engaged with the second tooth portion, and the first and second pivoting hole are axially connected to the first and second shaft ends of a first lateral surface. |
| US11009060B2 |
Fastener assembly having a leak resistant threaded insert
A fastener assembly may be configured to mount structures in a gas turbine engine. The fastener assembly may comprise a fastener and a leak resistant insert. The leak resistant insert may be configured to at least partially reduce fluid leakage between the coupling of the fastener and the leak resistant insert. The leak resistant insert may comprise an outer surface opposite an inner threaded surface. The inner threaded surface may define an insert opening through leak resistant fastener insert, configured to receive the fastener. The outer surface may define an insert end enclosing the inner threaded surface opposite the insert opening. |
| US11009058B2 |
Anchoring part and apparatus for connecting two parts
An anchoring part, comprising: an anchoring rod that has a plurality of side walls, and a plug hole extending along a height direction of the anchoring rod; a head portion that surrounds the anchoring rod and is disposed at an upper end of the anchoring rod; at least one elastic fin that is formed by extending outwardly obliquely from at least one of the sidewalls; wherein the anchoring rod further comprises a plurality of corner portions connecting adjacent sidewalls, the plurality of corner portions being provided with locking notches at the positions adjacent to a lower surface of the head portion, respectively. |
| US11009056B2 |
Connection apparatus for collapsible structures
A collapsible structure connection system and method including an apparatus having a pair of mated ferrules or rod segments and a spring-loaded push-button locking mechanism, the spring-loaded push-button locking mechanism having a spring-loaded push-button seated on a dowel of a male ferrule or mail rod segment, and a cavity aperture traversing a dowel cavity of a female ferrule or female rod segment. Each ferrule couples to a rod segment of the structure, the ferrules connecting the rod segments when mated, but allowing the rod segments to disengage into a collapsed structure. An exemplary embodiment of the apparatus and collapsible structure connection system includes a pair of mated ferrules or rod segments, one pivoting pin and at least one slider arm. The slider arm rotates around the pivoting pins, allowing the ferrules or rod segments to rotate into various positions when selectively connecting and collapsing rod segments. |
| US11009053B2 |
Clamping hub
Embodiments of clamping hub are disclosed. In one embodiment, the clamping hub includes a non-circular aperture with a portion of the non-circular aperture being formed so as to be substantially flat. The clamping hub also includes a shaft securer aperture that is formed in a substantially flat wall that contributes to the substantially flat portion of the non-circular aperture. |
| US11009050B2 |
Hybrid surface finish for a hydraulic linear sealing system
A hydraulic rod in reciprocating movement within a barrel of a hydraulic cylinder along a longitudinal direction of the barrel, and a method of manufacturing thereof, a surface finish of the rod comprising valleys, wherein the rod further comprises microporosities on its surface, the microporosities having a depth at least equal to a depth of the valleys. |
| US11009041B2 |
Gas turbine engine with diffuser having an annular dividing guide body
A gas turbine engine, in which a compressed gas from a compressor is burned in a combustor and obtained combustion gas drives a turbine, includes: a compressed gas supply portion configured to supply the compressed gas obtained from the compressor to the combustor; an annular dividing guide body disposed in a diffuser that forms an upstream-side portion of the compressed gas supply portion, the dividing guide body being configured to divide the compressed gas in a radial direction; and a guide support body that supports the dividing guide body on an inner diameter side wall of the compressed gas supply portion. |
| US11009040B2 |
Vacuum pump
To provide a vacuum pump capable of heating only a flow channel extending from the vicinity of an exit of a thread groove exhaust flow channel toward an outlet port and prevents the accumulation of a product that is caused by a decrease in the temperature of process gas near the exit of the thread groove exhaust flow channel and the flow channel. A vacuum pump has a thread groove exhaust portion that has thread groove exhaust flow channels at least in respective parts of portions on inner and outer circumferential sides of a rotor (rotating body), a casing enclosing the thread groove exhaust portion, an outlet port for exhausting gas compressed by the thread groove exhaust portion to the outside of the casing, and a partition wall that covers a flow channel extending from the exits of the thread groove exhaust flow channels toward the outlet port. |
| US11009039B2 |
Intermittent spigot joint for gas turbine engine casing connection
A gas turbine engine casing apparatus includes annular first and second annular cases connected by a spigot joint. The spigot joint includes an annular projection of the first annular case fitted into an annular recess of the second annular case. A plurality of circumferentially spaced apart scallops are formed on one of surfaces of the annular projection or of the annular recess, and are located in selective circumferential locations adjacent respective enhanced stiff areas of the first and second annular cases. |
| US11009038B2 |
Reinforced axial diffuser
The invention relates to a diffuser (5) of a radial or hybrid compressor (2) comprising an internal shroud (20), an external shroud (30) and a series of vanes (10), the trailing edge (12) of each vane (10) being curved in such a way that a distance (di) between the leading edge (11) and the trailing edge (12) of the vane (10) at the mid-height point (h/2) of the vane (10) is 5% to 15% shorter than a distance (d2) between the leading edge (11) and the trailing edge (12) of the vane (10) at the level of the internal shroud (20), the trailing edge (12) also having an evolving cross section comprising a first part forming a low wall (14) in the vicinity of the external shroud (20) and having a height (H) equal to at most 10% of the height (h) of the vane (10), a curved second part and a third part forming a low wall (14) substantially identical to the first part. |
| US11009035B2 |
Two hybrid ball bearings and a compressor bearing arrangement
Two hybrid ball bearings and a compressor bearing arrangement with two hybrid ball bearings for a rotatable support of a rotor of the compressor versus a stator of the compressor. The two hybrid ball bearings are arranged face-to-face or back-to-back, are configured with an optimal axial clearance depending on the inner diameter of a ring-shaped inner raceway element one of the hybrid ball bearings respectively a pitch diameter of one of the two hybrid ball bearings for a long bearing life in connection with an optimal compressor operating performance. |
| US11009033B2 |
Ceiling fan system
A fan system includes a hub configured to rotate and a plurality of fan blades mounted to the hub. A motor is operable to rotate the hub. A motor controller in communication with the motor is configured to control operation of the motor. A control panel in communication with the motor controller has an input port for receiving data relating to operation of the fan system. |
| US11009032B2 |
Centrifugal fan
A centrifugal fan includes a motor, an impeller, a circuit board, and a casing. The motor has a stator and a rotatable rotor. The impeller is fixed to and rotates with the rotor. The casing has a lower casing recessed downward and provided with a board housing portion accommodating the circuit board. The impeller includes a boss portion, blade portions, an upper shroud, and a lower shroud. The blade portions are disposed at intervals in the circumferential direction on an outer peripheral surface of the boss portion and extend radially outside. The upper shroud is connected to at least a portion of each of the blade portions on the upper side. The lower shroud is connected to at least a portion of the blade portion on the lower side. At least a portion of the lower end surface of the blade portion faces the upper surface of the circuit board. |
| US11009027B2 |
Self-pumping vacuum rotor system
A vacuum rotor system is provided comprising a hollow rotor with a rotor jacket that is open at both ends perpendicular to the axis of rotation and with at least two hubs that are connected to the inside of the rotor jacket and that are suitably mounted in appropriate bearings so that the rotor can rotate. A machine housing that encloses the rotor and that has at least one gas outlet opening to discharge gases from the machine housing. A vacuum system that is connected to the gas outlet opening and that has at least one forepump for generating a fore-vacuum pressure in the machine housing. At least one first gas removal device with a gas pick-up opening is arranged in the machine housing between the hub and the appertaining open end of the rotor jacket. |
| US11009020B2 |
Vacuum pumps and methods of manufacturing the same
Techniques for manufacturing miniaturized diaphragm pumps using additive manufacturing techniques, such as polyjet printing, are provided, as are the pumps and systems that result from using such techniques to produce the pumps. The provided pumps include a compression chamber that has a first surface, a second opposed surface, and a conical outer wall that extends between the first surface and the second surface and that has a bowed configuration in which the outer wall has a generally concave shape. A diaphragm is disposed proximate to the compression chamber, and the pump also includes one or more valves that control the flow of fluid between the compression chamber and one more fluid ports. Fluid can be selectively vacuumed into and exhausted out of the compression chambers. Various manufacturing techniques for fabricating the pumps are also provided. |
| US11009017B2 |
Reciprocating compressor valve body made by additive manufacturing
It is disclosed a valve (1) for a reciprocating compressor, comprising a valve body (2) which comprises a seat (3) and a guard (4), the seat (3) and the guard (4) developing substantially parallel to a valve plane (A). The valve (1) also comprises a hydraulic apparatus (7) with pistons (9) and a hydraulic circuit (8) provided with a first portion (8a) which is made by additive manufacturing technology according to digital 3D design data. |
| US11009016B2 |
Double acting positive displacement fluid pump
Double acting positive displacement fluid pump Double acting positive displacement fluid pump having two or more housings (3A,20A), a first housing (3A) comprising a pump fluid inlet chamber (3) and a separate housing (20A) comprising a pump fluid outlet chamber (20), the pump fluid inlet chamber (3) being in fluid communication with the pump fluid outlet chamber (20) by means of a through passage (6A), said through passage (6A) having an inlet positioned within the pump fluid inlet chamber (3) and an outlet positioned within the pump fluid outlet chamber (20), the inlet portion (6) of the plunger having an effective displacement area which is larger than the effective displacement area of the outlet portion (21) of the plunger, said passage being further provided with a combined suction-discharge valve assembly (9) arranged in the through passage, wherein the pump fluid inlet chamber (3) comprises a central pump fluid inlet chamber axis and a fluid entry (1B) having an inlet suction valve assembly (2), the pump fluid outlet chamber (20) comprises a central pump fluid outlet chamber axis and the through passage comprises a through passage axis, wherein the central pump fluid inlet chamber axis, the central pump fluid outlet chamber axis and the through passage axis are coaxial and form a central double acting positive displacement fluid pump axis. |
| US11009012B2 |
Combined energy supply system of wind, photovoltaic, solar thermal power and medium-based heat storage
Disclosed is a combined energy supply system of wind, photovoltaic, solar thermal power and medium-based heat storage, capable of storing the energy which would have been “abandoned wind” and “abandoned light” temporarily in the form of heat by medium-based energy storage. Heat is released during peaks in the power grid to generate power, which serves the function of adjusting the peaks in the power grid. With the medium-based energy storage, unstable photovoltaic electric energy can be converted into stable heat energy output when a relatively large fluctuation occurs in wind and photovoltaic power generation, and therefore the stable supply of energy sources can be guaranteed efficiently. Furthermore, a second heater can also be used for heating the low-temperature media outputted by a first medium tank (100), or a third heater is used for heating water in a heat exchanger (500), and therefore the energy storage of the medium or the heating efficiency of the heat exchanger is improved. |
| US11009008B2 |
Canopy structure and a wind turbine
Provided is a canopy structure for a nacelle of a wind turbine, including at least one side and a plurality of standard panels which all have the same length and the same width, wherein the at least one side is at least partly formed from the plurality of standard panels, and wherein each standard panel includes a flange which runs only along one edge of the standard panel. Advantageously, the canopy structure including the standard panels is able to reduce the need of a high number of different canopy parts. The amount of different types of molds or tools for producing the standard panels is reduced which leads to a more cost-effective production of the canopy structure. |
| US11009006B2 |
Vertical-axis wind turbine
A wind turbine may include a discoidal chassis and at least one vane disposed on the discoidal chassis. The discoidal chassis can rotate about a central axis. The discoidal chassis has a first outermost surface with a pitch angle between the central axis and another axis orthogonal to the central axis. The vane is disposed on the first outermost surface. The vane has a concave surface to assist in rotation of the discoidal chassis about the central axis by harnessing wind energy. |
| US11009005B2 |
Turbine system
Disclosed herein is a turbine system comprising a support structure, a turbine assembly and a guide vane assembly. The support structure defines a central hollow and has an outer portion and an inner portion forming the periphery of the central hollow. The turbine assembly is movably coupled to and configured to be supported from the inner portion of the support structure to enable rotational displacement thereof along the periphery of the central hollow and about the first axis. The guide vane assembly is coupled to the outer portion of the support structure for circumscribing the support structure, the guide vane assembly comprising a plurality of guide vanes positionable for guiding fluids impinging thereupon towards the turbine assembly to thereby rotationally displace the turbine assembly about the first axis. |
| US11009004B2 |
Mastless wind turbine for power generation
A mastless vertical axis wind turbine that comprises a plurality of sails that rotate about a vertical axis under the influence of wind. A platform is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the bottom of the plurality of the sails. Also, an external frame is connected to and in tension with the plurality of sails at one or more points about the top of the plurality of the sails. The external frame itself comprises a plurality of legs that converge above the plurality of sails at a central point about the vertical axis of rotation and extend beyond the path swept by the plurality of sails. A coupling mechanism connects one or more of the plurality of legs to the plurality of sails and allows the sails to rotate about the vertical axis of rotation while the legs remain stationary. |
| US11008994B2 |
Engine starter attachments for drill/driver gun
A specialty nut and specialty ratchet driver device used to start an internal combustion engine, each with an integrated one direction clutch, designed to be an attachment for a commercially available battery operated drill/driver gun. The specialty ratchet driver with an integrated one direction clutch is inserted into the driver receptacle of the socket placed over the nut on the crank shaft of the engine. One end of a drive shaft is inserted into the one direction clutch portion of the specialty ratchet driver device and the other end of the drive shaft is inserted into the chuck of a battery operated drill/driver gun. The torque of the drill/driver gun turns the crank shaft of the engine with sufficient force to initiate starting of the engine. The one direction clutch then allows the engine to turn faster than the drill/driver so as not to impede the engine start up. |
| US11008990B2 |
Apparatus and method for unclogging a filter of a pumping group for pumping diesel to an internal combustion engine
Unclogging group for unclogging a filter of a pumping group for pumping diesel to an internal combustion engine, the unclogging group (1) comprising: —a metering unit (2) supplied by diesel leaving a low pressure pump and configured for feeding in a controlled manner the diesel to a high pressure pump; the metering unit (2) comprising an electromagnetic head (4) provided with a coil (6) and a control valve (5) for controlling the diesel flow; —a filter (30) associated with the control valve (5); —a temperature sensor (34) for measuring the ambient temperature; —a control unit (31) coupled at one side to the temperature sensor (34) and at another side to the coil (6); wherein the control unit (31) is configured so that once it has received the starting input of the pumping group it compares the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (34) with a threshold value, and if the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (34) is less than the threshold value the control unit (31) commands a delay of the starting of the pumping group of a period wherein the control unit (31) supplies electrical current to the coil (6). |
| US11008989B2 |
Fuel rail assembly
Various embodiments include a fuel rail assembly for an internal combustion engine comprising: an elongate, common fuel rail having a reservoir for a fuel supply; a plurality of adapters spaced along and fixed to a wall of the fuel rail for hydraulically connecting a respective fuel injector to the reservoir in the common rail; and a respective fuel passage associated with each adapter of the plurality of adapters, each fuel passage directing fuel from the reservoir to the associated adapter. Each fuel passage comprises an inlet end open to the reservoir and an upstream end section adjacent to the inlet end having a length and a cross-sectional area forming a smoothing function to smooth pressure fluctuations in the fuel entering the respective passage. |
| US11008988B2 |
Electronic control device and abnormality/normality determination method of electronic control device
An electronic control device has a compact abnormality detection circuit that does not require a complicated circuit, and is capable of suppressing a cost increase when being applied a direct injection injector drive circuit and other drive circuits. A current detection circuit includes a current detection resistor, a differential amplifier, and a current detection unit. The current detected is supplied to the abnormality/normality determination unit. A combined resistance value of a diagnostic current drive circuit and the current detection resistor is higher than an injector drive circuit. A fuel injection signal is input to a logic circuit, and a fuel cut signal is input to a different terminal of the logic circuit. The logic circuit's output terminal is connected to the injector drive circuit's gate. The output signal from a fuel injection signal output unit is supplied via a switch to the diagnostic current drive circuit's gate. |
| US11008987B2 |
Venturi fluid pump with outlet flow controller
A fuel pump for a fuel system includes a nozzle, a venturi, a pump inlet and a flow controller. The nozzle has an orifice through which fuel is ejected and the venturi is downstream of the nozzle and has an inlet through which fuel discharged from the orifice flows, a passage downstream of the venturi inlet through which fuel flows to create a drop in pressure in the area of the venturi, and an outlet through which fuel is discharged from the venturi. Fuel is drawn through the pump inlet by the drop in the pressure created in the area of the venturi and the flow controller is downstream of the outlet and has a chamber in which fuel from the venturi outlet is received. The flow controller causes fuel to fill the venturi to ensure performance of the fuel pump. |
| US11008983B1 |
EGR gas distributor
An EGR gas distributor for distributing EGR gas to each of branch pipes of an intake manifold includes a gas chamber, a gas inflow passage, and a plurality of gas distribution passages. The inner wall of the gas chamber on a downstream side is divided into a plurality of downstream divided walls corresponding to the gas distribution passages. On the boundary between adjacent two of the downstream divided walls, a downstream ridge is provided in a perpendicular direction to the arrangement direction of the gas distribution passages. The downstream ridges are arranged side by side in number corresponding to the number of gas distribution passages. The downstream ridges each include a side surface in the arrangement direction. The downstream ridges are different in at least one of height and inclination angle of the side surface according to the positions of the downstream ridges. |
| US11008976B2 |
Afterburner system for turbofan engine
A turbofan engine has: an engine core producing a core exhaust flow; an upstream fan; a bypass duct carrying a bypass air flow produced by the fan; an exhaust assembly. The turbofan engine afterburner system has: a core plug; second core flow duct, and entrance(s) from the first core flow duct for diversion into the second of a portion of the core exhaust flow, and exit for re-joining the diverted portion of the core exhaust flow to the undiverted portion of the core exhaust flow; door(s) open during normal operation of the engine but closable, during a reheat operation, to block the entrances to the second core flow duct; and fuel injector(s) and igniter(s) operable, during the reheat operation, to inject and ignite fuel within the second core flow duct, providing a reheat flow into the core exhaust flow from the exit of the second core flow duct. |
| US11008975B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine includes a crankshaft that has a journal linked to a bearing and is rotatably supported on the crankcase, a power transmission gear fixed to an extremity of the crankshaft that has a smaller diameter than a diameter of the journal and projects outward of the crankcase, a to-be-detected body that is fixed on an outer periphery of a collar member disposed between the bearing and the power transmission gear and is relatively non-rotatably supported on the crankshaft, and a detection sensor that is made to face a trajectory of the to-be-detected body and detects movement of the to-be-detected body to generate a pulse signal. This provides a structure for disposing a to-be-detected body that enables any increase in the dimensions of an internal combustion engine to be avoided. |
| US11008969B2 |
Compression ignition gasoline engine
A compression ignition gasoline engine includes a fuel injection valve for injecting fuel containing gasoline as a main component into a cylinder; an EGR device operative to perform high-temperature EGR of introducing burnt gas generated in the cylinder into the cylinder at a high temperature; an octane number determination unit for determining whether fuel injected from the fuel injection valve has a prescribed octane number; and a combustion control unit for controlling the fuel injection valve and the EGR device in such a way that HCCI combustion occurs within the cylinder. The combustion control unit controls the EGR device, in at least a partial load operating range in which HCCI combustion is performed, in such a way that the EGR rate increases, as compared with a case where fuel is determined to have a prescribed octane number, when fuel is determined not to have a prescribed octane number. |
| US11008967B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling engine of vehicle
A method for controlling an engine of a vehicle includes: monitoring, by a controller, engine operation data including a crank position and an engine rotation speed; obtaining, by the controller, a measured air amount flowing into to a specific cylinder; calculating, by the controller, an expected air amount at an intake valve closing time based on the measured air amount; calculating, by the controller, a fuel amount based on the expected air amount; calculating, by the controller, an ignition timing based on the engine rotation speed and the expected air amount; and injecting, by the controller, the calculated fuel amount and performing ignition at the ignition timing. |
| US11008962B2 |
Internal combustion engine
A system and method is provided for controlling operating of an engine having a turbocharger with a compressor and an exhaust turbine, wherein the compressor is configured to provide a boost pressure and operate stably in a stable operating range between a surge line and a choke line of a compressor map. A controller is configured to control an actuator to cause an operating point of the compressor to move along a predetermined path within a corridor along a safety zone in the compressor map. The safety zone extends along the surge line. The safety zone is selected to provide a distance between the surge line and the corridor that minimizes a reduction of the boost pressure such that a sufficient boost pressure is available after the network fault. |
| US11008959B2 |
System and method for controlling engine using reference point
A system may be used for determining a parameter relating to a piston in an engine. The parameter may be the piston position, speed, etc., which may be determined at a reference point in a cylinder. The system may be controlled based on the determined parameter. The engine may be a linear reciprocating engine, opposed piston engine, etc. The system may include a first sensor provided on a base connected to the engine, and a second sensor provided on the base. The first sensor may be configured to generate a signal in response to a component coupled to the piston being in a region of the first sensor. The second sensor may be configured to generate a signal in response to a component coupled to the piston interacting with the second sensor. The system may include an energy transformer configured to transform motion of the engine to electrical power. |
| US11008958B1 |
Dual-fuel integrated switch
A dual-fuel integrated switch includes a bracket. A valve body is provided on one side of the bracket. The inside of the valve body is provided with a spool adapted to the valve body. The spool rotates in the valve body. The first flow passage and the second flow passage communicating with the first flow passage are provided in the spool, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the outer wall of the spool, and the third flow passage adapted to the groove is provided on the side wall of the valve body. The number of the third flow passages is two, and the arc formed by the third flow passage on the side wall of the valve body is the same as the arc at the outer end of the side wall of the groove. |
| US11008957B2 |
Spill valve assembly for improved minimum delivery capability in fuel system
A fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes a nozzle, a fuel pump, a spill valve assembly, and a pumping control unit. The spill valve assembly includes a first spill valve and a second spill valve fluidly in parallel between a plunger cavity in the fuel pump and a low pressure space. A pumping control unit commands closing of the first spill valve and then the second spill valve to adjust the spill valve assembly to start pressurization in the fuel pump, and commands opening the first spill valve to end pressurization in the fuel pump. A pumping duration is determined based on a timing of the commanded closing of the second spill valve and a timing of the commanded opening of the first spill valve. |
| US11008956B2 |
Variable compression ratio-applied control system using ADAS and control method thereof
A variable compression ratio-applied control system using an ADAS and a control method thereof are provided. The system includes a driver assist unit for measuring the distance and the relative speed with a preceding vehicle, and a compression ratio changing unit for changing a compression ratio during traveling, and a neutral control mode for blocking power transfer by a transmission during traveling is implemented, a compression ratio changing unit is operated by using the information acquired through the driver assist unit in a state where the neutral control mode has been implemented, and the compression ratio is changed during inertia traveling during which the neutral control mode has been implemented. |
| US11008954B2 |
Display device
A display device for an internal combustion engine includes a variable compression ratio mechanism structured to vary an engine compression ratio of the internal combustion engine. The display device includes an indicator structured to vary its indication depending on the engine compression ratio. The indicator is configured to maintain the indication constant or within a slight change with respect to a change in the engine compression ratio within each of at least one of first and second dead zones of the engine compression ratio. The first dead zone includes a vicinity of an upper limit of the engine compression ratio including the upper limit. The second dead zone includes a vicinity of a lower limit of the engine compression ratio including the lower limit. |
| US11008952B2 |
Vacuum and compression release braking in spark-ignited engines
An internal combustion engine system includes an engine with a plurality of pistons housed in respective ones of a plurality of cylinders, an air intake system to provide air to the plurality of cylinders through respective ones of a plurality of intake valves, an exhaust system to release exhaust gas from the plurality of cylinders through respective one of a plurality of exhaust valves. The internal combustion engine uses vacuum braking and/or compression release braking in response to one or more braking conditions. |
| US11008951B2 |
Low pressure fuel injection system for a multi-cylinder light-duty internal combustion engine
In at least some implementations, a throttle body assembly includes a body that has multiple throttle bores, multiple throttle valve heads received one in each of the throttle bores, at least one throttle valve shaft to which the throttle valve heads are coupled, and at least one of a fuel metering valve and a vapor separator carried by the body. |
| US11008949B2 |
Multi-source air system and switching valve assembly for a gas turbine engine
A method of operating a gas turbine engine having a high pressure compressor and a secondary air system includes, when the gas turbine engine is operating in a first power range, providing a first bleed source for the secondary air system by bleeding air from a first bleed location, providing bleed air at a first pressure, proximate to an outlet of the high pressure compressor. When the gas turbine engine is operating in a second power range, higher than the first power range, the method includes providing a second bleed source by bleeding air from both a second bleed location and a third bleed location. The second and third bleed locations, respectively providing bleed air at second and third pressures, are both disposed upstream of the first bleed location within the gas turbine engine. The second and third pressures are different from the first pressure. |
| US11008945B2 |
Accessory gearbox with oppositely disposed starter/generator and air turbine starter
A system for starting a turbine engine is provided. The system may comprise an gearbox, and electric starter, and an air turbine starter. The gearbox may have a gearbox input shaft. The gearbox input shaft may be coupled to a turbine engine. The gearbox input shaft may be rotationally coupled to a spool of the turbine engine. The electric starter may be coupled to the gearbox input shaft. The air turbine starter may be coupled to the gearbox input shaft. The electric starter and the air turbine starter may be separated by the gearbox. The electric starter may be a starter-generator connected alternatively between an auxiliary power source and an auxiliary load. |
| US11008938B2 |
Gas turbine blower/pump
A low emission, high efficiency Gas Turbine engine operating on a combination of Natural Gas and Bio Gas as fuel, driving either a high efficiency turbo-blower or a high efficiency Turbo Pump system combined with heat recovery systems and in other embodiments is provided a generator of electricity or providing evaporate cooling from using the remaining waste heat in the exhaust gas. |
| US11008934B2 |
Engine control device
An engine control device controls an engine. The control device includes a controller. The controller is configured to open the air bypass valve of the engine and close the waste gate valve of the engine when a first condition is satisfied, and thereafter determine that an execution condition of a boost pressure increase control is satisfied when a second condition is satisfied. The air-bypass valve disposed on an air-bypass passage that communicates between an upstream side and a downstream side of a compressor in an intake passage. The waste gate valve disposed on a waste gate passage that communicates between an upstream side and a downstream side of the turbine in an exhaust passage. The first condition represents a turbine pre-rotation start request, and the second condition represents a boost pressure increase request. |
| US11008932B2 |
Engine mixing structures
A fuel and gas mixing structure for an engine is provided. This mixing structure includes a body configured to be positioned between a fuel injector and a cylinder of an engine. The body defines an interior volume that is configured to receive gas from outside the body and to receive one or more streams of fuel from the fuel injector in the interior volume. The body also defines one or more mixture conduits configured to conduct plumes of the fuel and gas, while mixing, from the interior volume to one or more exit ports and therethrough to the cylinder. |
| US11008931B2 |
Pre-chamber type internal combustion engine
A cylinder head is formed with a pre-chamber surrounded by a thin pre-chamber wall sticking out from the inside wall surface of the cylinder head to the inside of the main combustion chamber. Inside of the pre-chamber, the electrode of a spark plug is arranged. When the spark plug is used to burn the air-fuel mixture in the pre-chamber, jet flames are ejected from the communication holes to the main combustion chamber. The thin pre-chamber wall is formed from a metal material while the overall outer circumferential surface around the communication holes passing through the thin pre-chamber wall is formed by a material with a lower heat conductivity than the thin pre-chamber wall. |
| US11008926B1 |
System and method for controlling exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine
A system for controlling exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine powering a marine propulsion device includes a primary exhaust conduit having an upstream end receiving exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine and a downstream end discharging exhaust gas to a body of water via a gearcase housing. A bypass exhaust conduit has an upstream end receiving exhaust gas from the primary exhaust conduit and a downstream end discharging exhaust gas from a bypass outlet of the marine propulsion device. A bypass valve is selectively openable to allow exhaust gas to flow through the bypass conduit. A control module is in signal communication with the bypass valve. The control module opens the bypass valve to divert the exhaust gas through the bypass conduit and out the bypass outlet in response to selection of a control mode of the marine propulsion device other than a default lever control mode. |
| US11008924B2 |
On-board vehicle emissions measurement system with a sensor and a computer system
The present invention is an on-board vehicle emissions measurement system. The system comprises at least one sensor (CAP) downstream from the aftertreatment system, and optionally a sensor plugged into the vehicle diagnostics port, and a computer (SIN) including models (MOD VEH, MOD MOD, MOD POT). According to the invention, emissions determination is based on the signal from sensor (CAP) and on models (MOD VEH, MOD MOT, MOD POT). |
| US11008923B2 |
Control device for internal combustion engine
A control device comprising a first exhaust temperature calculation part calculating a temperature of exhaust flowing into a PM trapping device as a first exhaust temperature, a second exhaust temperature calculation part calculating a temperature of exhaust flowing out from the PM trapping device as a second exhaust temperature, a rate of change over time calculation part calculating a rate of change over time of the first exhaust temperature and a rate of change over time of the second exhaust temperature, and a judgment part judging if the PM trapping device is in a removed state removed from the exhaust passage based on a difference between the rate of change over time of the first exhaust temperature and the rate of change over time of the second exhaust temperature. |
| US11008922B2 |
System and method for diagnosing health of an exhaust aftertreatment system
Diagnostics for inadequate performance and/or degradation of an exhaust aftertreatment system are disclosed. A performance degradation analysis of the exhaust aftertreatment system includes a determination of a long term brake specific NOx value over a time period and a comparison of the long term brake specific NOx value to a threshold value. |
| US11008919B2 |
Internal combustion engine with turbocharger
An internal combustion engine with a turbocharger includes a catalyst, downstream of a turbine, in an exhaust passage. The internal combustion engine includes a waste gate, and a waste gate valve. The internal combustion engine further includes a flow-adjusting member or a flow-adjusting mechanism. The flow-adjusting member disperses a flow of exhaust gas from the waste gate when the opening degree of the waste gate valve is small and concentrates the flow when the opening degree of the waste gate valve is large. The flow-adjusting mechanism switches between a dispersed state in which the flow is dispersed and a concentrate state in which the flow is concentrated. |
| US11008918B2 |
Exhaust gas purification apparatus for an internal combustion engine
An exhaust gas purification apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a particulate filter, an air fuel ratio sensor to detect an air fuel ratio of exhaust gas at the downstream side of the filter, and a controller configured to: change an air fuel ratio, determine whether an amount of particulate matter (PM) deposited in an interior of a partition wall of the filter is equal to or smaller than a predetermined amount, and estimate a maximum storable oxygen amount of the catalyst from a change of the air fuel ratio of exhaust gas at the time when the air fuel ratio of the exhaust gas is changed, in cases where the amount of PM deposited in the interior of the partition wall of the filter is equal to or smaller than the predetermined amount. |
| US11008917B2 |
DEF dosing using multiple dosing locations while maintaining high passive soot oxidation
Diesel Exhaust Fluid is metered into an engine exhaust gas aftertreatment system having a close coupled SCR catalyst and a main SCR catalyst. The DEF is injected into two injector locations, one upstream of the close coupled SCR catalyst and another upstream of the main SCR catalyst, the quantity of DEF in each injector being based on primarily the temperature at the main SCR catalyst and the mass flow of the NOx through the aftertreatment system. This method of injection enables a relatively better fuel economy outcome while meeting the regulated tailpipe NOx emission levels and the N2O formation limits. |
| US11008916B2 |
Exhaust system for a motor vehicle
In an exhaust system for a motor vehicle having an exhaust treatment device for after-treating exhaust gas of a combustion engine of the motor vehicle, the exhaust gas treatment device includes a first SCR catalyst, which has a zeolite material containing copper, an ammonia slip catalyst, which is arranged downstream of the first SCR catalyst, and a particulate filter. A second SCR catalyst, which has an SCR catalyst material containing vanadium, is arranged upstream of the first SCR catalyst. |
| US11008909B2 |
Method of apex seal lubrication for a rotary internal combustion engine
A rotary internal combustion engine with a housing having a fluid passage defined therethrough opening into a portion of its inner surface engaging each peripheral or apex seal of the rotor. An injector has an inlet for fluid communication with a pressurized lubricant source and a selectively openable and closable outlet in fluid communication with the fluid passage for delivering the pressurized lubricant to each seal through the fluid passage. A housing for a Wankel engine and a method of lubricating peripheral seals of a rotor in an internal combustion engine are also discussed. |
| US11008908B2 |
Oil passageway structure for internal combustion engines
An oil passageway structure for internal combustion engines includes a cylinder head having an inter-bearing wall fluid communication oil passage for providing fluid communication between a plurality of bearing walls to allow oil to flow therebetween. The cylinder head further includes a bearing wall oil passage branched from the inter-bearing wall fluid communication oil passage to supply oil to a bearing surfaces of at least one of the bearing walls. The inter-bearing wall fluid communication oil passage is defined in one of facing side walls. The bearing wall oil passageway is defined in at least one of the bearing walls. The oil passageway structure is thus made up of a reduced number of parts, can be assembled with a reduced number of man-hours, can lead to productivity growth, and is inexpensive to manufacture. |
| US11008902B2 |
Valve timing adjustment device, and control device and control method for valve timing adjustment device
A valve timing adjustment device having a phase adjustment unit including an input rotator, a driving rotator that rotates in conjunction with a crankshaft, a driven rotator that rotates in conjunction with a camshaft that changes a relative rotation phase between the driving rotator and the driven rotator. A controller is configured to perform a startup phase control when operation of the internal combustion engine is started, the startup phase control including setting the relative rotation phase to a predetermined initial phase, and perform a startup preparation control during a period after the internal combustion engine is stopped and before the startup phase control is performed, the startup preparation control including changing the relative rotation phase. |
| US11008898B2 |
Single working-medium vapor combined cycle and vapor power device for combined cycle
The single working-medium vapor combined cycle and the vapor power device for combined cycle is provided in this invitation and belongs to the field of energy and power technology. The condenser connects the mixing evaporator by a condensate pipeline via the circulating pump and the preheater, the expander connects the mixing evaporator by a vapor channel via the middle-temperature evaporator, the mixing evaporator connects the compressor and the second expander by a vapor channel, the compressor connects the expander by a vapor channel via the high-temperature heat exchanger, the second expander connects the condenser by a vapor channel; the condenser connects the middle-temperature evaporator by a condensate pipeline via the second circulating pump and a second preheater, the middle-temperature evaporator connects the third expander and the condenser by a vapor channel; the high-temperature heat exchanger, the middle-temperature evaporator, the mixing evaporator, the preheater and the second preheater connects the external part by a working-medium channel of the heat source, the expander connects the compressor and transfers power, the expander, the second expander and the third expander connects the external part and output power, in summary, these above-mentioned equipment and pipelines build up the vapor power device for combined cycle. |
| US11008896B2 |
Water driven turbine steam engine
A closed loop steam engine that transfers its motive power to a flow of water using a steam injector. The resulting water jet then drives a turbine, is cooled in a heat exchanger to extract useful heat and then return to the steam injector water inlet. Part of the flow of water is reused as feed water to the boiler. |
| US11008891B2 |
Assembled turbine housing
An exhaust gas turbine is provided. The exhaust gas turbine includes a first turbine housing part having insulating material extending along an interior surface and a second turbine housing part having insulating material extending along an interior surface, the second turbine housing part coupled to the first turbine housing part to form a volute directing exhaust gas to a turbine wheel. |
| US11008889B2 |
Turbine engine hanger
A hanger for a turbine engine can include a first surface confronting a cooling airflow, a second surface facing a heated airflow, and a third surface radially outward of the first surface. The hanger can also include a cyclonic separator with a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet, as well as a cooling air circuit extending through the cyclonic separator. |
| US11008886B2 |
Variable vane stabilizer
A variable vane stabilizer is disclosed. One or more variable vane stabilizer may be interconnected between/among two or more vanes of a gas turbine engine in order to fix the angle of attack of the vanes. |
| US11008884B2 |
Gensets and methods of producing gensets from an engine and generator for hybrid electric propulsion
According to one aspect, a genset includes a gas turbine engine having a low pressure shaft wherein the gas turbine engine is adapted to provide mechanical power to a propulsion type load. The genset further includes a generator having an input power shaft wherein the generator is adapted to receive mechanical power to develop electric power. The genset further includes an output power shaft having a first end coupled to the low pressure shaft of the gas turbine and a second end coupled to the input power shaft of the generator and a plurality of struts wherein the first ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the gas turbine engine and second ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the generator at locations substantially aligned with a center of gravity of the generator. A suspension apparatus attaches the gas turbine engine and the generator at mounting locations substantially aligned with a gas turbine engine center of gravity and at mounting locations substantially aligned with the generator center of gravity, respectively. |
| US11008880B2 |
Turbine section assembly with ceramic matrix composite vane
A turbine assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed in this paper. The turbine assembly includes a turbine vane comprising ceramic matrix composite materials configured for use in high temperature environments. The turbine assembly further includes a vane-stage support for holding the turbine vane and other components in place relative to a turbine case. |
| US11008877B2 |
Turbine, gas turbine including the same, and method of assembling and disassembling the same
A turbine, a gas turbine including the same, and a method of assembling and disassembling the same, capable of ensuring stable sealing performance as well as facilitating assembly and disassembly are provided. The turbine may include a rotor disk having a lower hook, a plurality of turbine blades installed on an outer peripheral surface of the rotor disk, each of the turbine blades having a blade hook located above the lower hook, and a retainer sealing a cooling passage defined between the turbine blade and the rotor disk and supported by the blade hook and the lower hook. |
| US11008875B2 |
Turbine blades and manufacture methods
A blade (60; 60-2) comprises an airfoil (61) and an attachment root (63). The blade has a tipward zone (80; 80-2; 80-2, 81) and a rootward zone (82; 82-2, 81; 82). The rootward zone has a single crystal structure. The tipward zone has a single crystal structure. The crystalline orientations of the rootward zone and tipward zone are at least 15° out of registry with each other. |
| US11008873B2 |
Turbine blade tip wall cooling
A gas turbine engine blade according to an example of the present disclosure includes a blade including internal walls defining a blade cooling passage and a tip section at a radially outer end of the blade. The tip section includes a pocket protruding into the tip section from a radially outermost end of the tip section to a pocket floor. The blade further includes a pocket wall defined between the pocket floor and the radially outermost end of the tip section and including a tapered wall cooling passage. |
| US11008868B2 |
Balancing method for a turbocharger
A method of balancing turbocharger rotating assembly (50) includes installing a shaft-and-turbine wheel subassembly (40) into a ball bearing cartridge (20) within a bearing housing (8) of a turbocharger (1), connecting a compressor wheel (5) to the shaft (6), and testing the balance of the turbocharger rotating assembly (50) while the turbocharger rotating assembly (50) is installed within the bearing housing (8) of the turbocharger (1). Based on the results of the balance testing, material is removed from the turbine wheel (4) while the shaft-and-turbine wheel subassembly (40) is installed within the bearing housing (8) of the turbocharger (1). The step of removing the material from the turbine wheel (4) comprises removing material from a peripheral edge (35) of a backwall (34) of the turbine wheel (4). |
| US11008867B2 |
Scroll compressor with wear-resistant members
A scroll compressor may include a casing configured to receive a rotation shaft and a driving unit; a compression unit provided with a frame configured to rotatably support the rotation shaft, a first scroll fixed to the casing, and a second scroll configured to be connected to the rotation shaft and engaged with the first scroll. An oldham ring is provided with a plurality of key portions to guide the second scroll to perform an orbiting movement, wherein at least one of the frame, the first scroll, and the second scroll includes a respective key groove formed to receive a respective key portion; and a respective wear-resistant member mounted to cover an inner surface of the respective key groove in contact with the respective key portion. |
| US11008862B2 |
Hydrostatic piston engine
A hydrostatic piston engine comprises a housing with a cylinder drum with cylinder bores mounted rotatably therein. Each of the cylinder bores receives a working piston in a longitudinally displaceable manner, via which a hydrostatic working chamber is delimited by the cylinder bore. The hydrostatic working chamber has an opening on an outer surface of the cylinder drum by which, when the cylinder drum rotates, outlets of a high-pressure chamber and of a low-pressure chamber of the piston engine and a reversing surface arranged between the two outlets in the rotational direction can be passed over in alternating fashion. At least one pressurizing medium channel is provided which, on one hand, opens out in the reversing surface and, on the other, into a pressurizing medium trough of the piston engine. |
| US11008860B2 |
Equipment system for no-roadway no-coal-pillar retained roadway mining method
An equipment system for a self-retaining mining method mainly comprises a transition support, an end support, a following support, and a fast-retracting support. Working face gateroads do not need to advance in mining, and a coal mining machine may be used to cut a neat coal wall at the end of a district. The entry rib is automatically formed after roof caving, thus forming a gateroad in a re-mining process. The coal mining machine is under digital control when its end cuts the coal, automatically enabling the end to laterally cut the coal wall to form a vertical straight line, which is used as the entry rib of the gateroad. A scrapper conveyor works in coordination with an arc-shaped coal grabbing plate of the coal mining machine to clean up float coal at the end as much as possible. |
| US11008857B2 |
Downhole acoustic systems and related methods of operating a wellbore
A method of operating a wellbore using a plurality of acoustic emission transducers. The method comprises deploying acoustic emission transducers in association with at least one of a member of a drill string, a bottomhole assembly, and a drill bit coupled to the drill string in a wellbore. The acoustic emission transducers are coupled to a controller comprising a processor and memory. The processor is programmed to determine one or more of a frequency of the acoustic emissions, an amplitude of the acoustic emissions, an energy of the acoustic emissions, a duration of the acoustic emissions, a rise time of the acoustic emissions, and a frequency centroid of the acoustic emissions. The method includes measuring acoustic emissions generated by acoustic events originating within the wellbore with the acoustic emission transducers. Downhole acoustic systems for monitoring drilling operations of a wellbore are also disclosed. |
| US11008852B2 |
Snubber tool for downhole tool string
A snubber tool can be installed in a downhole tool string to reduce vibration in the downhole tool string. The snubber tool includes two compliance components having different stiffness properties and pre-compression and a drive washer that selectively applies further compression to the compliance components in response to external forces acting on the snubber tool. The compliance components retain their initial pre-compression under external loading of the snubber tool. |
| US11008845B2 |
Methods for improving channel formation
Provided are example methods and systems for treating a subterranean formation. An example method comprises alternately pumping a volume of proppant-laden fluid and a volume of spacer fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The proppant-laden fluid comprises an aqueous fluid and proppant. The spacer fluid comprises an aqueous fluid. At least one of the proppant-laden fluid or the spacer fluid comprises a synthetic clay. The volume of proppant-laden fluid and the volume of spacer fluid may be pumped in any order. The method further comprises repeating the alternately pumping a volume of proppant-laden fluid and a volume of spacer fluid at least once. |
| US11008844B2 |
Method for hydraulic fracturing (variants)
A method of stimulating the inflow of oil and/or gas from the wellbore, in particular, a hydraulic fracturing method, is disclosed. The method of hydraulic fracturing comprises the stages: injecting a slug of a proppant-free fluid through the well into a formation for hydraulic fracture creation and propagation; injecting a slug of proppant-laden slurry into the formation to create a proppant pack in the hydraulic fracture; injecting a slug of slurry that contains a fluid and the polyelectrolyte complex-based proppant aggregates to create permeable channels in the near-wellbore area of the hydraulic fracture; injecting a slug of a displacement fluid into the well. This sequence of operations allows avoiding the proppant slurry overdisplacement deep into the hydraulic fracture, maintaining high fracture conductivity, and increasing the well productivity. |
| US11008840B2 |
Method for optimization of huff-n-puff gas injections in hydrocarbon reservoirs
Methods for optimization of liquid oil production by huff-n-puff in shale reservoirs to achieve an improved (and optimal) oil recovery factor. The process determines and utilizes the optimum huff and puff times, number of cycles and soaking time under practical operation and reservoir conditions. The huff time in the process is a period so long that the pressure near the wellbore reaches the set maximum injection pressure during the huff period. The puff time in the process is the time required for the pressure near the wellbore to reach the set minimum production pressure during the puff period. Soaking is typically not necessary during the huff-n-puff gas injection in shale oil reservoirs. The number of huff-n-puff cycles is determinable by the time in which the economic rate cut-off is reached. |
| US11008833B2 |
Drilling fluid disposal injection system and method
A system for injecting a portion of a drilling fluid waste into a well includes a receiving pit configured to receive a drilling fluid waste. A shaker is configured to receive the drilling fluid waste from the receiving pit and to separate solids from the drilling fluid waste to produce a separated drilling fluid waste. A mixing tank is configured to receive the separated drilling fluid waste from the shaker and to mix the separated drilling fluid waste. One or more tanks are configured to receive water. A pump is configured to cause the separated drilling fluid waste and the water to flow into a well. |
| US11008829B2 |
Methods and systems for a toe sleeve
A toe sleeve that is configured to allow communication between an inner diameter of the tool and an annulus outside of the tool during a bleed off cycle, which occurs after testing the casing. To test the casing, pressure within the inner diameter of the tool may be increased, and during a bleed off cycle the pressure within the inner diameter of the tool may be reduced. |
| US11008820B2 |
Elevator with a tiltable housing for lifting tubulars of various sizes
A system including an elevator to move a tubular, the elevator including two or more remotely operable latches that can configure the elevator to handle various tubular diameters. A portion of the latches can be laterally offset from each other and another portion can overlap adjacent latches. The elevator can be Atmosphere Explosible (ATEX) certified or International Electrotechnical Commission for Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx) certified according to explosive (EX) Zone 1 requirements with an electronics enclosure contained within a sealed chamber. The elevator can be rotated greater than 90 degrees relative to a pair of links that support the elevator. The elevator can use rotary actuators to operate the latches and rotate the housing of the elevator. |
| US11008818B2 |
Coupling for rods
A cold worked and spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 8 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 11 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 75 ksi, is used to form a sucker rod coupling or subcoupling. Each coupling is formed from a core having two ends, each end having an internal thread. These box ends engage the pin of a sucker rod or other rod. The exterior surface of the core includes grooves running between the two ends. |
| US11008811B2 |
System and method for casing drilling with a subsea casing drive
A system and method for casing drilling with a subsea casing drive adapted to engage at the outer circumference of the casing string, to impart a linear force and/or torque to the casing string, and such a subsea casing drive per se are disclosed. During drilling, the subsea casing drive is provided in a subsea unit further comprising a blowout preventer, a pressure control device and a mud pump with an outlet to a mud hose connectable to a surface vessel. The wellbore is drilled by driving the bottom hold assembly, BHA, and the casing string into the wellbore by the subsea casing drive, while discharging mud and cuttings via the mud hose and supplying mud to the BHA from the mud circulation system on the vessel via the landing string and casing string. |
| US11008807B2 |
Position-fixing system
A position-fixing system for a window covering, which has a roller tube, includes a variable diameter screw, a guiding portion, and an elastic member. The variable diameter screw has a working section gradually broadening in a radial direction thereof. The guiding portion extends along an inner wall of the roller tube in an axial direction thereof. The elastic member fits around the variable diameter screw, and is movable along the guiding portion. The elastic member has a meshing portion provided on an inner side thereof to mesh with the working section, and a guided portion provided on an outer side thereof to slide along the guiding portion. When the roller tube rotates in a direction, the elastic member moves along the working section and deforms, whereby to exert a gradually increasing unit tightening force to the variable diameter screw in the radial direction, dampening its rotation. |
| US11008805B2 |
Roll-up screen panel
A screen panel is provided. The screen panel can have a screen frame and a screen mesh positioned over the frame. The screen mesh can be attached to the frame with hooks that can be selectively insertable and removable from the frame. The screen mesh can be attached to a portion of the frame and rolled around itself for shipping, and unrolled and attached to the remainder of the frame for use. |
| US11008803B2 |
Security door assembly
There is provided a security door leaf assembly, comprising a leaf frame structure, having at least a top rail member, a bottom rail member, a hinge stile member and a lock stile member; at least one inner leaf panel, removably mountable to a first side of said leaf frame structure; at least one outer leaf panel, removably mountable to a second side of said leaf frame structure, that is opposite to said first side; at least one first security-upgrade liner, and at least one first upgrade cavity, formed by said leaf frame structure, said at least one inner leaf panel and said at least one outer leaf panel, accessible via said at least one inner and/or outer leaf panel and adapted to removably receive and operatively affix said at least one first security-upgrade liner; and at least one first liner mount adapted to mount said at least one first security-upgrade liner in a predetermined position within said at least one first upgrade cavity. |
| US11008800B2 |
Secondary window
A secondary window includes a first glazing, a film, and a first frame. The first glazing includes a glass substrate having a thickness, between a first glazing surface opposite a second glazing surface, less than 2.0 millimeters. The film is attached to the first glazing surface. The first glazing is secured in the first frame, which at least partially surrounds the glazing. A second secondary window includes a second glazing secured in a second frame, which at least partially surrounds the second glazing. The second glazing includes (a) a first pane having a first-pane thickness less than 2.0 millimeters and (b) a second pane having a second-pane thickness that exceeds the first-pane thickness. |
| US11008799B2 |
Dead stop type projection windows with seal members for insert windows
A dead stop type projection window assembly includes a free-standing frame and at least one independent insert window. The free-standing frame includes a top member, a base member spaced below the top member, at least two mullions vertically extending between the top member and the base member and spaced apart to form an insert window opening therebetween, and a stop extending along a perimeter of the insert window opening. The insert window is secured to the free-standing frame at the insert window opening. The free-standing frame further includes at least one preformed seal member engaging the insert window to seal closed the window frame opening with a wind/water tight seal. The preformed gasket can extend from the stop to the insert window and/or can extend from at least one of the mullions to the insert window. |
| US11008797B2 |
Power door presenter
A power door actuation system for a vehicle door includes a power-operated presenter actuator mounted to one of the vehicle body and the vehicle door. The power-operated presenter actuator includes a motor and an extensible member being translatable between a retracted position and an extended position along a first axis in response to selective actuation of the motor. The motor has a motor shaft that extends along a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis along which the extensible member translates. Powered movement of the extensible member between its retracted and extended positions results in corresponding movement of the vehicle door between closed and presented positions. |
| US11008792B2 |
Urging structure for lid
An urging structure for a lid includes a spring member having one spring end linked to a supply-port-forming member and the other spring end linked to a lid, and provided so as to be most elastically deformed at an intermediate position between a closed position and a maximum open position of the lid to urge the lid. The spring member is linked to the lid in such a way so as to vary a distance between the other spring end and a turning center of the lid, and the distance stays constant when the lid is in the closed position and in the intermediate position, increases in a process of moving from the intermediate position to the maximum open position, and becomes maximum when the lid is in the maximum open position. |
| US11008791B2 |
Guide system for furniture parts
A guide system includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail for guiding furniture parts. The second guide rail extends transversely relative to the first guide rail in a mounted position. A guiding device is to be connected to one of the furniture parts, and is movable relative to the first and second guide rails and can be transferred in a crossing region between the first and second guide rail. The guide system has a drive device with an entrainment member acted upon by a force storage member and configured to be releasably coupled to the guiding device. The entrainment member is locked in a parking position and can be unlocked by an entry of the guiding device into the crossing region. Thus, the entrainment member and the guiding device coupled therewith can be retracted along the second guide rail by a force of the force storage member. |
| US11008787B2 |
Security locking assembly for shipping container doors
A locking device for preferred securement to the locking bars located on the doors of shipping container. The device includes a main frame and two preferably J-shaped plates. The a hub portion along with a first plate define an first securement area for the locking device to a first locking bar and a movable member along with a second plate define a second securement area for the second locking bar. A lock having a main shaft is inserted into the main frame and prevents the plates from being pulled outward. The lock is maintain in positioned by a solenoid which is disposed within a portion of the main frame in a closed/locked position preventing the lock and main shaft from being pulled out of the main frame. Upon receipt of an authorized remote command or password the solenoid is caused to be retracted allowing the main shaft to be move and freeing the two plates so that they can be pulled outwards allowing the locking device to be removed from the locking bars. |
| US11008785B2 |
Dual pull latch assembly
A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel. The double cable pull assembly includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch assembly includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position. |
| US11008783B2 |
Vehicle periphery monitoring apparatus
A vehicle periphery monitoring apparatus mounted on a vehicle includes a first imaging unit that captures an image of a rear side and a diagonally backward, a distance detection unit that detects a distance from the vehicle to an object present in the rear side and the diagonally backward, based on the image captured by the first imaging unit, a course prediction unit that predicts a course of the object, based on transition of the distance to the object detected by the distance detection unit, and an entry prediction unit that predicts whether the object enters a door opening and closing area, based on the course of the object predicted by the course prediction unit and the door opening and closing area which is set on sides of the vehicle and defines a movable range in which side doors of the vehicle are opened and closed. |
| US11008782B2 |
Attachable security cord tether and device
A cable tether for computer and adapter security and theft Prevention. The cable tether has one or two loops at each end of the cable with a crimp-able metal sleeve. The end of the cable is attached to the sleeve forming the end of the loop while the cable loops back through the sleeve forming an adjustable loop. This end of the cable can slide within the sleeve. The loop is placed around the item to be protected or secured and cannot be removed. The loop is then pulled tight by pulling the cable through the sleeve. Once it is tight enough that sleeve is crimped against the cable holding it in place and forming a secure loop. This can be done at the other end to secure the item to a base, table or computer protecting it from getting lost or taken. |
| US11008779B1 |
Electronic lock core device
An electronic lock core device includes: a housing, a front end thereof configured with an opening; a transmission mechanism, configured inside the housing and with a motor in connection with a gear train, the gear train in engagement with a transmission shaft, and a front end of the transmission shaft configured with a rod; a locking piece, configured with a pendulum and fixing hole, a fixing member passed through the fixing hole and the opening on the front end of the housing and fixed to the rod; and a control circuit, configured inside the housing and in connection with the motor of the transmission mechanism and an induction device adapted to sensing a signal of a chip card or RFID to drive the transmission mechanism to drive the motor to rotate positively or negatively and further to make the locking piece form a lock or unlock action. |
| US11008776B2 |
Security device for holding and sharing a key
Safety device (1) for holding and sharing among a plurality of users a key (100) provided with a remote control (102). The safety device (1) includes: an external housing (2) adapted to internally contain said key (100), configurable according to an open configuration and a closed configuration; a lock (5) that can be commanded for switching between a closed status, that prevents said external housing (2) in the closed configuration from switching into the open configuration, and an open status, that enables the external housing (2) to switch between the open and the closed configurations; means for interacting with said remote control (102) of the key (100); a transmission unit (18) configured to receive, directly or via an external server (107), command signals from an external command device (19); and a command and control unit (17). |
| US11008773B1 |
Collapsible pergola
A collapsible pergola comprising a traditionally configured pergola having a plurality of locking hinge mechanisms disposed about each section of the pergola thereby enabling the pergola to be unfolded to set up or folded up to store away in a low-profile manner requiring no assembly or disassembly of the pergola by the user. |
| US11008772B2 |
Hammock tents and related camping systems
A hammock tent comprises a ridgeline and a tent body attached to the ridgeline. The tent body comprises a platform, opposing sides, support structures, and opposing ends. The opposing sides are attached to first opposing edges of the platform. The support structures are attached to the opposing sides, and each comprise ends attached to the ridgeline and an apex proximate a central section of the platform. The opposing ends are positioned between the opposing sides, and are attached to edges of the opposing sides and second opposing edges of the platform. Additional hammock tent and a camping system are also described. |
| US11008771B2 |
In-water suction cleaner
An in-water suction cleaner includes a portable housing for disposing at water of a pool or tank, a motorized unit supported in the portable housing for vacuuming a suction cavity of the portable housing to suck the water in the suction cavity out of the portable housing through a fluid outlet of the portable housing so as to create a suction at a fluid inlet of the portable housing, a manual scrubbing arrangement detachably coupled at the fluid inlet of the portable housing for scrubbing pool or tank surfaces and for sucking the water into the suction cavity at the same time, and a filtering element replaceably disposed in the suction cavity for filtering the water from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet through the suction cavity so as to ensure the water after filtered being discharged back to the pool or tank via the fluid outlet. |
| US11008770B1 |
Reconfigurable spa filter treatment systems and methods for treating filtered water for spas and hot tubs
A method for treating water in a spa or hot tub includes, for example, supporting one or more water treatment dispensers from a supporting structure in an upper end of a filter cartridge disposed in a skimmer of the spa or the hot tub. A first dispenser includes a first water treatment material and the second dispenser includes a second different water treatment material. A supply of water is passed from the spa or hot tub into the skimmer and through the filter cartridge so that the first dispenser is disposed in the filtered water in the filter cartridge to dispense the first and/or the second water treatment materials from the first and/or dispensers, and a supply of treated filtered water from the filter cartridge to the spa or hot tub. One or more caps, for example, may be employed when the first and/or the second dispenser is not used. |
| US11008767B1 |
Automated building facade cleaner
An automated building façade cleaner includes a cleaning module attached to multiple guide cables. The cleaning module can be moved along a height of the building by hoists secured to a top of the building. A cleaning fluid is fed into the cleaning module by a fluid supply module. The liquid is sprayed onto the building from nozzles in the cleaning module. A suction line, connected to a suction module, provides suction within the cleaning module for collecting loose water and dirt produced by the cleaning module. The building façade cleaner may be automated to operate without human interaction. |
| US11008763B2 |
Structure for staging materials on a roof structure
The apparatus may include a ridge member, a first arm rotatably coupled to the ridge member and extending outward, relative to the ridge member, in a first plane angled relative to a first pitch of a roof structure. Also, the apparatus may include a second arm rotatably coupled to the ridge member and extending outward, relative to the ridge member, in a second plane angled relative to a second pitch of the roof structure. The ridge member may be positioned at an apex between the first pitch and the second pitch along a ridge of the roof structure. Further, materials for installation may be placed on at least one of the first arm and the second arm positioned between the roof structure and the materials. Additionally, the apparatus may include a load arm coupled at each respective end portion of the first arm and the second arm. |
| US11008762B2 |
Floor panel and method for manufacturing floor panels
A floor panel has a substrate and a decorative layer of wood veneer provided thereon having a thickness of 1 millimeter or less. The substrate has an average density of more than 750 kilograms per cubic meter. The floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises a pair of opposite short edges and a pair of opposite long edges. The floor panel, on at least said two opposite long edges, is provided with coupling means allowing that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels and in a horizontal direction in this plane and perpendicular to the respective edge. The wood veneer and/or the substrate immediately underneath the wood veneer is treated at least at the short edges with a fluoro copolymer or a polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. |
| US11008761B2 |
Method and apparatus for wall planks
A wall tile adapted to be molded from materials, including PVC composition material, and comprising: a planar top panel, which comprises an urethane stain shield, a second planar panel which comprises a first Polyvinyl chloride composition, a third planar panel which comprises a composite material having 3D printing on it, a Fourth planar panel which comprises a webbed fiberglass composition, a fifth planar panel which comprises a magnetic substrate, a sixth planar panel which comprises a second Polyvinyl chloride composition, and a seventh panel which comprises a self-adhesive composition. |
| US11008760B1 |
Panel splicing structure capable of repeated assembly and disassembly without damage and rapid splicing
A panel splicing structure capable of repeated assembly and disassembly without damage and rapid splicing comprises a plurality of panels and a plurality of insertable locking plate structures. The panel is a hollow panel body. The panel is also provided with reinforcing support bars, insertion cavities and locking pin holes. The insertable locking plate structure comprises a hollow plate body, a plurality of locking pins and controlling rods. The locking pins protrude outside or retract inside the sides of the hollow plate body under control of the controlling rods. The panels are arranged side by side with each other. The insertable locking plate structures are inserted into the insertion cavities of the panels, and the locking pins are inserted into the locking pin holes by the controlling rods to assemble the panels to form an integrated panel. |
| US11008759B2 |
Roofing product including a heater
A roofing product can include a heater. In an embodiment, the heater can have different areas that have different heat flux capacities, different portions having heater elements of different lengths or a combination thereof. The roofing product can be installed so that an area of the roof that has a higher heat load, such as near an eave and a valley of the roof, can receive more heat. In another embodiment, the roofing product includes an overhang section that includes at least a portion of the heater. The roofing product can be installed, and the overhang section can be coupled to an object that extends beyond an edge of the roof or over a plane defined by a roof. Many different manufacturing techniques can be used to form the heaters. |
| US11008758B2 |
Method for covering a gap between windows at the ridge of a double pitch skylight, a double pitch skylight, and a cover element for use therein
The invention relates to covering a gap between windows at the ridge of a double pitch skylight including at least one pair of windows. Each window comprises a frame with a frame top member and the windows of a pair are interconnected by one or more mounting brackets at the ridge. A cover element is arranged so that it interconnects the two windows of the pair on the interior side and extends in parallel with the ridge length direction. One edge of the cover element is inserted in a groove in the top frame member of one window of the pair and another opposite edge is inserted in a corresponding groove in the other window. The cover element is preferably made from an airtight material, is preferably convex on the interior side in the mounted state, and is preferably provided with elastic connecting parts at the two opposite edges. |
| US11008755B2 |
Ceiling system and hanger for suspending ceiling tiles or panels therefrom
A hanger for suspending tiles or panels from a ceiling or roof, and a ceiling system incorporating the hanger, is provided. The hanger comprises a suspension member securable to the ceiling, having a longitudinal axis, and a panel mount coupled to the suspension member and releasably securable to each of a multiple panels to hold the multiple panels in a spaced relation from the ceiling on a common plane. |
| US11008745B2 |
Automated toilet cleaning assembly and shower assembly
An automated toilet cleaning system includes at least one cleaning assembly communicatively connected to a control device. The cleaning assembly includes a positioning assembly and at least one cleaning end, wherein the positioning assembly has at least one positioning arm structured to movably dispose the cleaning end relative to the toilet. A cleaning solution chamber is included for retaining an amount of cleaning solution, and for fluidically delivering the cleaning solution chamber being to a nozzle or dispenser. When the automated toilet cleaning system is activated, the control device operates to movably position the positioning assembly to orient the cleaning end toward the toilet, and to direct a flow of water from and a flow of cleaning solution to and out of the cleaning end directed toward the toilet. |
| US11008744B2 |
Automatic floor cleaning machine and process
A floor cleaning device for automatically cleaning in front of and around lavatory appliances like urinals, toilets, sinks, and hand drying devices, wherein the floor cleaning device has a fixed unit, a mobile unit, and an extension mechanism connected to the fixed unit and the mobile unit that sprays disinfectant solution and recovers or removes waste solution during the extension or retraction of the mobile unit from and to the fixed unit. |
| US11008743B2 |
Toilet flush valve assemblies
Flush valve assemblies are described herein which include a valve body; a flush valve cover detachably connected to a flush line; a pivot mechanism capable of opening and closing the flush valve cover upon actuation; wherein the flush line is connected at a first end to a flush actuating device and at a second end to the flush valve cover, the line being capable of raising and lowering the cover upon actuation; and a float situated above the cover and connected to the flush line at a point between the first and the second ends of the flush line or by a separate float line connected to the cover. The float is sufficiently buoyant and capable of resisting the force of flowing water and keeping the flush valve cover open to allow flush water to pass through the valve body before closing the cover when the valve body is installed on a toilet. |
| US11008736B2 |
Conveyance drain emitter
A rainwater conveyance system comprises a vault assembly and a drain emitter. At least a portion of the vault assembly is underground and is located above a percolation region in the ground. The drain emitter is connected to the conveyance line such that a primary portion of the collected water flows through the first portion of the conveyance line and a secondary portion of the collected water flows out of the second portion of the conveyance line through the drain emitter at a preset emitter flow rate. The drain emitter is arranged within the vault assembly, above the percolation region, and below the conveyance opening. The preset emitter flow rate is predetermined such that the flow of the secondary portion of the collected water out of the conveyance line through the drain emitter drains standing water from the conveyance line and the secondary portion of the collected water percolates through the percolation region. |
| US11008734B2 |
Hydraulic control circuit for construction machine
To provide a hydraulic control circuit for a construction machine capable of shortening a time duration from the start of an engine until the pressure of a pump oil passage reaches a required pressure. A hydraulic control circuit for a construction machine includes a hydraulic pump that is driven by an engine; a hydraulic actuator that is operated by hydraulic oil discharged from the hydraulic pump; a hydraulic pilot type control valve that controls an amount and a direction of supply of the hydraulic oil to the hydraulic actuator from the hydraulic pump; a pump oil passage that connects the hydraulic pump and a pump port of the hydraulic pilot type control valve; a bypass oil passage that branches from the pump oil passage and extends to a hydraulic oil tank; a bypass valve that is disposed in the bypass oil passage and controls an amount of the hydraulic oil returning to the hydraulic oil tank through the bypass oil passage; and a pilot oil passage that branches from the pump oil passage and extends to a pilot port of the hydraulic pilot type control valve; an electromagnetic proportional pressure reducing valve that is disposed in the pilot oil passage and controls a pressure acting on the pilot port; a controller that controls an operation of the bypass valve and the electromagnetic proportional pressure reducing valve; and an operation implement for outputting an operation signal to the controller in response to an operation applied from an operator. The controller sets the opening area A of the bypass valve to a second opening area A1 in a state where an operation signal is not output from the operation implement after the engine has been started and the pressure of the pump oil passage has reached a required pressure P0, and sets the opening area A of the bypass valve to a second opening area A2 which is smaller than the first opening area A1 during a time duration from the start of the engine until the pressure of the pump oil passage reaches the required pressure P0. |
| US11008733B2 |
Energy regeneration device and work machine provided with energy regeneration device
An energy regeneration device which can regenerate energy of a working fluid discharged from an actuator while controlling a flow rate of the working fluid, and a work machine including the device. The regeneration device includes a boom cylinder, an inertial fluid container, an oil tank, an accumulator, a low-pressure-side opening/closing device, and a high-pressure-side opening/closing device. A calculation unit calculates an opening area of each of the low-pressure-side opening/closing device and the high-pressure-side opening/closing device in accordance with a desired flow rate of a hydraulic fluid discharged from the boom cylinder. A regeneration control unit adjusts an opening area of each of the low-pressure-side opening/closing device and the high-pressure-side opening/closing device, and selects alternately the low-pressure-side opening/closing device and the high-pressure-side opening/closing device as a destination with which the inertial fluid container communicates, to supply a discharged hydraulic fluid to an accumulator. |
| US11008732B2 |
Work assist system for work machine
A work assist system for a self-propelled hydraulic excavator includes a controller (18) configured to determine a region in which an assumed excavation amount is obtained from an object to be excavated by one excavation operation of the hydraulic excavator (1) as a region to be excavated S on the basis of the assumed excavation amount in the one excavation operation of the hydraulic excavator (1), and to calculate a work position Pw of the hydraulic excavator (1) at which the hydraulic excavator (1) performs a next excavation operation on the basis of the region to be excavated S. A distance Lw from the hydraulic excavator to the work position Pw is calculated by the controller (18) and this distance Lw is displayed on the monitor (21). |
| US11008731B2 |
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes: a cab to be boarded by an operator, the cab including a roof; and a first antenna mounted on the roof. The first antenna is positioned selectively at one of a position lower than a topmost portion of the roof, and a position protruding upward relative to the topmost portion of the roof. |
| US11008730B2 |
Reciprocating impact hammer
An impact hammer (1) for breaking a working surface (5), the hammer including a drive mechanism (11, 12, 14) and a housing (6) with an inner containment surface (8) and a reciprocating hammer weight (9). A reciprocation cycle of the hammer weight (9) includes an upstroke and a down-stroke, the hammer weight (9) respectively moving upwards and downwards. On the down-stroke the hammer weight (9) impacts a striker pin (4) with a driven end (17) and a working surface impact end (18). A vacuum chamber (22) in the housing is formed by the containment surface (8), upper vacuum sealing (24) coupled to the hammer weight (9) and lower vacuum sealing (25). The hammer weight (9) is driven toward the striker pin (4) by the pressure differential between atmosphere and the vacuum chamber (22) formed on the upstroke. A down-stroke vent (43) permits fluid egress from the vacuum chamber (22) on the down-stroke. |
| US11008729B2 |
Work implement of motor grader and motor grader
A work implement of a motor grader in which a blade can readily be replaced includes a shift cylinder assembly and a blade. The shift cylinder assembly includes a blade shift cylinder and a rail which carries out reciprocating motion with extending and retracting of the blade shift cylinder. The blade is removably attached to the shift cylinder assembly. The blade includes a hook and the shift cylinder assembly includes a hook reception portion. The hook is hooked on the hook reception portion. |
| US11008727B2 |
Offshore structure
An offshore structure having a foundation structure, wherein the foundation structure has at least a first and a second profile, the first profile is designed as a pile and the second profile is designed as a pile sleeve, the second profile encloses the first profile over a penetration length, wherein an interspace is formed between the first and the second profile, the interspace has a casting compound filling over the total penetration length, shear elements are provided on the first and/or the second profile, the shear elements extend into the interspace and effect an axial load dissipation into the casting compound filling, the shear elements are provided only over a first partial length of the penetration length, the first partial length is between 65 and 90% of the total penetration length and a second partial length is free of shear elements, wherein the second partial length forms the upper length of the penetration length in the installed position. |
| US11008724B2 |
Variable-diameter reinforcing cage for anchor rod or pile foundation
A variable-diameter reinforcing cage for an anchor rod or pile foundation, comprising an axial rod (4), a plurality of vertical bars (2), at least two circular fixators (5) and several groups of ribs (3) which correspond to the circular fixators (5). The circular fixators (5) are all sleeved on the axial rod (4); one end of the ribs (3) is movably connected to the position of the vertical bars (2) at the same height, and the other end of the ribs (3) is movably connected to the circular fixators (5); annular hoops (6) are arranged on the periphery of the vertical bars (2) to serve as circles of latitude; fixing points are formed on the annular hoops (6) and the vertical bars (2); and the annular hoops (6) are annular spiral spring hoops of an elastic material or flexible steel wires. |
| US11008722B2 |
Cable hang-off arrangement
Provided is a cable hang-off arrangement of an elevated platform including a number of tubular enclosures, wherein a tubular enclosure is configured to accommodate a transmission cable arrangement and includes a vertical section arranged for connection to a supporting structure of the elevated platform; a horizontal section arranged at the level of the elevated platform; and a curved section between the vertical section and the horizontal section. Also provided is a tubular enclosure of such a cable hang-off arrangement; an offshore facility; and a method of securing a transmission cable arrangement to such an offshore facility. |
| US11008717B2 |
Safety truck attachments, and methods of safety truck use
Embodiments of safety trucks incorporate multiple connection points to which a variety of attachments, or combinations of attachments, can be releasably and interchangeably coupled to enable their use with increased effectiveness to safeguard roadway construction, maintenance and repair personnel as they perform tasks within or relatively near to roadway workzones and worksites. Also, methods of operation of the safety truck embodiments enhance their ability to guard and protect roadway construction, maintenance and repair personnel while they work within or relatively near to roadway workzone and worksite locations. |
| US11008710B2 |
Sanitary tissue product with a shaped line of weakness
A roll of sanitary tissue product that includes a shaped line of weakness, wherein the roll of sanitary tissue product exhibits a roll compressibility of from about 2% to about 10%, and a Full Sheet Tensile Strength of between about 400 g and about 850 g, as measured by the Full Sheet Tensile Strength Test Method. |
| US11008709B2 |
Sanitary tissue product with a shaped line of weakness
A roll of sanitary tissue product that includes a shaped line of weakness, wherein the roll of sanitary tissue product exhibits a roll compressibility of from about 2% to about 10%, and the sanitary tissue product has a Full Sheet Average Trapezoidal Tear Strength of about 8 g to about 20 g, as measured by the Full Sheet Average Trapezoidal Tear Force Method. |
| US11008704B2 |
Deposit control for a black liquor recovery boiler
Disclosed is a process for reducing slag in a black liquor recovery boiler, the process comprising: injecting and burning black liquor in a boiler by contacting it with primary air and secondary air; introducing a slag-reducing chemical into the gases above the injection locations through interlaced, tangential or concentric secondary, tertiary, and/or quarternary air ports. |
| US11008702B2 |
High-strength fiber rope for lifting devices such as cranes
The present invention relates to a high-strength fibre rope for hoisting equipment like cranes having a rope core (11) comprising high-strength synthetic fibres or strands (4) as well as a sheathing (2) surrounding the rope core (11) and indicating wear, wherein the sheathing (2) has at least a sheath layer, in which the synthetic fibres having different wear resistance and/or tensile strength and/or bending fatigue are interwoven with each other. |
| US11008698B2 |
Garment steamer
A garment steamer is disclosed. The garment steamer includes a base body including a steam generator for generating steam, a main body disposed at the upper side of the base body for moving the steam generated by the steam generator to the outside, a front press hingedly fixed to the lower part of the main body so as to be attached to and detached from the front surface of the main body, a stretching means disposed at opposite side surfaces of the main body so as to be unfolded outside the main body, and a pair of arm tensioners having lower ends hingedly fixed to the front surface of the front press and upper ends configured to be turned so as to be spaced apart from each other. |
| US11008695B2 |
Constructive arrangement applied to the agitator of a laundry washing machine
A laundry washing machine agitator having a translucent area which facilitates visualization of the inner part of the agitator. |
| US11008690B2 |
Laundry processing apparatus
The present invention relates to a laundry processing apparatus comprising: a tub for storing water and provided with an opening for putting in and taking out laundry; a drum, provided in the interior of the tub, for storing the laundry supplied through the opening; an agitator rotatably provided inside the drum; a rotating shaft connected to the agitator by penetrating the tub and drum; a driving part for rotating the rotating shaft; a connecting part having a connecting body fixed to the drum, and a body-penetrating hole which is provided so as to penetrate the connecting body and through which the rotating shaft is inserted; and a power transmission part, provided inside the body-penetrating hole and connecting the rotating shaft and connecting body, for transmitting the driving power provided by the rotating shaft to the connecting body only when the rotating shaft is rotating in either the clock-wise direction or counter-clock-wise direction. |
| US11008688B2 |
Portable apparatus and method for mounting embroidery hoops
An apparatus for mounting dual hoop assemble in a predetermined and selected area of an item that includes a base and a mounting section including panels that is connected to the base via a connecting system that allows the mounting area to move outwardly and inwardly in relation to the base and left to right and vice versa in regards to the proximal end of the base. The apparatus includes two inner hoop support sections that are able to tightly hold and support the inner section of a dual hoop assemble of any size and shape, each one of said inner hoop support section having one elongated plates with a central groove; knurled screws inserted in a groove, holding brackets inserted in aid knurled screws and knurled screw handle knobs to secure each one of the holding brackets. Loosening or tightening said handle knobs facilitates the selection of a predetermined horizontal position of the inner hoop holding brackets in the mounting section. The inner hoop holding sections are connected to sliding units of lateral supports via knurled screws. Loosening said knurled screws allows the movement of the inner hoop holding section vertically along the mounting section, while tightening said knurled screws, allows the inner holding section to be confined in a predetermined and selected position. The holding brackets included in the apparatus are able to hold the inner hoop section of a dual hoop assembles of different sizes and shapes. In some embodiments of the invention, a central panel comprises a second mounting area convenient for mounting dual embroidery assembles onto small items, once the central panel is repositioned along the base, thus providing an apparatus with a dual mounting area for items of different sizes. In other embodiments, the central panel may be withdraw from the mounting section, generating a mounting section ideal for embroidering medium size items. |
| US11008685B2 |
Sewing machine and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions
A controller of a sewing machine obtains a rectangular frame embroidery pattern and obtains a first unit pattern to be laid out in each of four corner portions of the embroidery pattern and a second unit pattern to be repeatedly laid out in each of side portions of the embroidery pattern. The controller determines, based on the size of the embroidery pattern, the number of repeats of the second unit pattern in a target side portion. The controller generates pattern data for the embroidery pattern including the first unit pattern being laid out in each corner portion and the second unit pattern being laid out in the target side portion as many as the determined number of repeats of the second unit pattern. The controller causes the sewing machine to form the embroidery pattern on a workpiece held by an embroidery hoop based on the generated pattern data. |
| US11008684B2 |
Felting assembly for a quilting machine
Felting assembly for a sewing machine. In some embodiments, a felting assembly may include a felting needle clamp including one or more felting needles. The felting assembly may also include a needle plate defining one or more needle openings arranged to allow the one or more felting needles to reciprocate therethrough. The needle plate may be configured to be attached to a sewing machine over a rotary hook of the sewing machine. The felting assembly may also include a connector configured to attach the felting needle clamp to a needle bar of the sewing machine such that the felting needle clamp is offset from the rotary hook of the sewing machine to avoid the one or more felting needles from contacting the rotary hook when the one or more felting needles are reciprocated through the one or more needle openings in the needle plate. |
| US11008683B2 |
Apparatus and methods for material manipulation
An apparatus for manipulating a material is provided. The apparatus may comprise a magnetic device arranged in a three-dimensional configuration. The apparatus may comprise a surface on which at least one carrier is configured to move. The magnetic device may be configured to provide a magnetic field for driving the carrier on the surface to manipulate a material. The apparatus may comprise a controller configured to control the magnetic device to modulate the magnetic field. The controller may be further configured to detect a position and/or motion of the carrier. |
| US11008680B2 |
Partial float weave fabric
An innerduct for a cable containing one or more strip-shaped lengths of woven textile fabric configured to create a flexible, longitudinal compartment for enveloping a cable. The woven fabric comprises a plurality warp yarns and a plurality of picks of weft yarns, the weft yarns contain a repeating first weft pattern of at least one monofilament yarn, at least one multiple-inserted multifilament yarn, and optionally at least one single-inserted multifilament yarn. The woven fabric contains an alternating pattern containing first weave zones and partial float weave zones. The warp yarns in the first weave zone pass successively over and under each adjacent weft yarn and at least a portion of the warp yarns in the partial float zone float over some adjacent weft yarns. |
| US11008675B2 |
Antimicrobial and wicking materials and methods of making the same
A method of making a yarn is disclosed. A plurality of fibers is obtained by: preparing a slurry of polymer mixed with water insoluble nanoparticles of electrolytic copper, and extruding the slurry through a spinneret that includes a plurality of holes which impart a generally “X”-shaped cross-section to the plurality of fibers. The plurality of fibers are spun together to form the yarn. |
| US11008674B2 |
Fiber processing device and fibrous feedstock recycling device
A separator as part of a sheet manufacturing apparatus has a mesh drum configured as a cylinder that can rotate and has mesh in at least part of the side; and a case that houses the mesh drum. The case has a supply port and a recovery port that communicate with an inside area, which is the inside of the mesh drum; a discharge port that communicates with a discharge area, which is outside the side of the mesh drum; and an inside wall segregating at least part of the inside area, forming a material recovery area. First screened material is supplied from the supply port to the inside area. In the material recovery area, the separator recovers accreted material, which is first screened material that was supplied through the supply port and accreted on the inside surface of the mesh drum, from the recovery port. |
| US11008673B2 |
Chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber and preparation method therefor
In order to provide a method for preparing a chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber, capable of implementing oxidation resistance characteristics and process simplification, the present invention provides a method for preparing a chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber and a chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber implemented by using the same, the method comprising the steps of: forming a chalcogenide precursor-organic nanofiber comprising a chalcogenide precursor and an organic material; and forming a chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber by selectively and oxidatively heat treating the chalcogenide precursor-organic nanofiber such that the carbon of the organic material is oxidized and the chalcogenide is reduced at the same time, wherein the oxidation reactivity of the chalcogenide is lower than that of carbon, the selective and oxidative heat treatment is carried out through one heat treatment step instead of a plurality of heat treatment steps, and the chalcogenide can form a chalcogenide-carbon nanofiber having a structure formed with at least one layer according to an oxygen partial pressure at which the selective and oxidative heat treatment is carried out. |
| US11008671B2 |
Nitride crystal
An object of the present invention is to improve quality of a group-III nitride crystal, and also improve performance and manufacturing yield of a semiconductor device manufactured using the crystal.Provided is a nitride crystal represented by the composition formula of InxAlyGa1-x-yN (satisfying 0≤x≤1, 0≤y≤1, 0≤x+y≤1),with a hardness exceeding 22.0 GPa as measured by a nanoindentation method using an indenter with a maximum load applied thereto being within a range of 1 mN or more and 50 mN or less. |
| US11008668B2 |
Inspection method, inspection device, and plating apparatus including the same
There is provided an inspection method of a substrate holder for holding a substrate. This inspection method has a step of providing the substrate holder comprising a first member and a second member between which a substrate is held, an electric contact, and a seal member, the first member having a surface region where intrusion of the liquid is prevented by the seal member, the second member having the seal member, a step of holding the second member by a holding portion of a substrate holder opening/closing unit, and detaching the second member from the first member, and a detection step of detecting that the liquid adheres to the surface region of the first member, by a detector located above the first member and the second member. |
| US11008666B2 |
Plasma frequency trigger
An exothermic reaction assembly includes a reaction chamber and a generator operative to generate an AC electrical signal and apply the signal to the reaction chamber by superimposing the AC signal over a DC signal. A gas manifold and controller is operative to connect a vacuum pump and one or more gas chambers to the reaction chamber and to control a pressure of the reaction chamber. The signal generator is operative to create a plasma in the reaction chamber by superimposing the AC electrical signal to the reaction chamber over the DC signal. The gas manifold and controller are operative to adjust the pressure within the reaction chamber to achieve a predetermined plasma frequency. |
| US11008663B2 |
Electrolysis system
The electrolysis system of the present invention has a water electrolysis unit equipped with a water electrolysis cell using a solid polymer electrolyte membrane as its diaphragm, a DC power source for supplying the water electrolysis cell with a DC current, and a mitigation unit for mitigating, when a counter electromotive force or abrupt potential fluctuation occurs in the water electrolysis cell, the counter electromotive force or the potential fluctuation. The mitigation unit is preferably a coil+diode (A) connected in parallel between the DC power source and the water electrolysis cell or a diode (B) connected between the DC power source and the water electrolysis cell. The electrolysis system is preferably equipped further with a lowering rate controller for controlling the lowering rate of a current supplied from the DC power source to the water electrolysis cell. |
| US11008662B2 |
Electrochemical and photoelectrochemical reduction of furfurals
Electrochemical cells and photoelectrochemical cells for the reduction of furfurals are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the reduction reactions. Using the cells and methods, furfurals can be converted into furan alcohols or linear ketones. |
| US11008659B2 |
Trivalent chromium chemical conversion liquid for zinc or zinc alloy bases and chemical conversion coating film
The present invention provides a chemical conversion liquid for zinc or zinc alloy bases, which contains 2-200 mmol/L of trivalent chromium ions, 1-300 mmol/L of zirconium ions and at least one component selected from among fluorine ions, a water-soluble carboxylic acid and a salt thereof, and which does not contain Co ions and hexavalent chromium ions. |
| US11008654B2 |
Apparatus and method for spatial atomic layer deposition
A semiconductor fabrication apparatus includes a processing chamber; a wafer stage configured in the processing chamber; and a chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a chemical to a reaction zone in the processing chamber. The chemical delivery mechanism includes an edge chemical injector, a first radial chemical injector, and a second radial chemical injector configured on three sides of the reaction zone. |
| US11008653B2 |
Multi-layer coating with diffusion barrier layer and erosion resistant layer
A multi-layer coating for a surface of an article comprises a diffusion barrier layer and an erosion resistant layer. The diffusion barrier layer may be a nitride film including but not limited to TiNx, TaNx, Zr3N4, and TiZrxNy. The erosion resistant layer may be a rare oxide film comprising YZrxOy. The diffusion barrier layer and the erosion resistant layer may be deposited on the article's surface using a thin film deposition technique including but not limited to, ALD, PVD, and CVD. |
| US11008652B2 |
Swirled flow chemical vapor deposition
A system may include a reactor vessel comprising an outer wall, a heat source thermally coupled to the reactor vessel, at least one reactor inlet in the outer wall, and at least one reactor outlet. The reactor vessel may be configured to house a porous preform in a radially central core region. The at least one reactor inlet may be configured to introduce a precursor gas to the reactor vessel to produce swirling flow of the precursor gas around the radially central core region of the reactor vessel. The at least one reactor outlet may be configured to remove exhaust gas from the reactor vessel and assist in maintaining a dynamic pressure of the reactor vessel greater than a pressure in the porous preform. |
| US11008650B2 |
Compact system for coupling RF power directly into RF linacs
A system and associated method are described for depositing high-quality films for providing a nanolayered coating on a three-dimensional surface. The system includes a magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along a sputter target. The system further includes an elongated sputtering electrode material tube surrounding the magnetic array comprising multiple sets of magnets arranged to have Hall-Effect regions that run lengthwise along the sputter target. During operation, the system generates and controls ion flux for direct current high-power impulse magnetron sputtering. During operation logic circuitry issues a control signal to control a kick pulse property of a sustained positive voltage kick pulse taken from the group consisting of: onset delay, amplitude and duration. |
| US11008646B2 |
Vapor deposition apparatus, vapor deposition method and method of manufacturing organic EL display apparatus
A vapor deposition apparatus disclosed by an embodiment comprises: a vacuum chamber (8); a mask holder (15) for holding a deposition mask 1; a substrate holder (29) for holding a substrate for vapor deposition (2); an electromagnet (3) disposed above a surface; a vapor deposition source 5 for vaporizing or sublimating a vapor deposition material; and a heat pipe (7) including at least a heat absorption part (71) and a heat dissipation part (72), the heat absorption part being in contact with the electromagnet (3), and the heat dissipation part being derived to an outside of the vacuum chamber (8). The heat pipe (7) and the electromagnet (3) are in intimate contact with each other at an area of a contact part between the heat pipe (7) and the electromagnet (3), the area being equal to or more than a cross-sectional area within an inner perimeter of a coil (32). |
| US11008645B2 |
Wear-resistant Cu—Ni—Sn coating
The present disclosure relates to a method of applying a wear-resistant copper-nickel-tin coating to a substrate using a thermal spray process. Briefly, a copper-nickel-tin alloy feedstock is converted into a powder or droplet form, then sprayed onto a substrate to form a coating thereon. |
| US11008644B2 |
Laser patterning of multi-layer structures
A method of non-ablatively laser patterning a multi-layer structure, the multi-layer structure including a substrate, a first layer disposed on the substrate, a second layer disposed on the first layer, and a third layer disposed on the second layer, the method including generating at least one laser pulse having laser parameters selected for non-ablatively changing the conductivity a selected portion of the third layer such that the selected portion becomes non-conductive, and directing the pulse to the multi-layer structure, wherein the conductivity of the first layer is not substantially changed by the pulse. |
| US11008642B2 |
Magnetostrictive material and magnetostriction type device using the same
A magnetostrictive material includes a FeGaBa alloy that is represented by Expression (1), Fe(100-x-y)GaxBay (1) (in Expression (1), x and y are respectively a content rate (at. %) of Ga and a content rate (at. %) of Ba, and satisfy that y≤0.012x−0.168, y≤−0.05x+1.01, and y≥−0.04/7x+0.87/7). |
| US11008640B2 |
Aluminum alloy for low-pressure casting
An aluminum alloy for casting, made of an Al—Si—Cu—Mg alloy which consists of specific amounts of Si, Cu, and Mg, in addition to specifically desired amounts of titanium, phosphorus, boron, and optional additional chemical elements sodium and strontium, with the balance of the aluminum alloy comprising aluminum and any impurities. When a content of phosphorus is defined as X mass %, the content of phosphorus, a content of Y mass % of sodium, and a content of Z mass % of strontium satisfy the following relationships: 0.45Y+0.24Z+0.003≤X≤0.45Y+0.24Z+0.01; 0≤Y≤0.01; and 0≤Z≤0.03. The aluminum alloy ensures surface smoothness of a cast article by specifying the phosphorus content. This minimizes a surface segregation layer, even in production of a cast article using a molten metal containing a eutectic structure modifier such as sodium. |
| US11008639B2 |
Powder metallurgy titanium alloys
A sintered Ti alloy comprising: 4 to 6 wt. % iron; 1 to 4 wt. % aluminium or 1 to 3 wt. % copper; >0 to 0.5 wt. % silicon; >0 to 0.3 wt. % boron; >0 to 1 wt. % lanthanum, and the balance being titanium with incidental impurities. In the associated powder metallurgy formation process, the boron and lanthanum content is preferably introduced into a blended powder mixture in the form of lanthanum boride (LaB6). |
| US11008638B2 |
Method for separating nickel and cobalt from a solution
A method for separating nickel and cobalt from a solution includes the steps of: obtaining a solution containing nickel and cobalt by acid leaching of a cathode material of a waste lithium-ion battery, adjusting the pH of the solution containing nickel and cobalt to 3.5 to 4.5, adding extractants for extraction to separate the nickel and the cobalt. The cobalt enters the organic phase, the nickel remains in the aqueous phase, and the extractants contain an acidic extractant and an alkaline extractant. The method for efficiently separating nickel and cobalt through extraction adopts a non-saponification extraction method without using NaOH as a saponifier, thereby avoiding the discharge of saponification wastewater. Under acidic conditions, the cobalt in an acidic leaching solution is effectively extracted and separated into the organic phase through synergistic action of the acidic extractant and the alkaline extractant, thereby realizing the separation of nickel from cobalt. |
| US11008632B2 |
Steel sheet, coated steel sheet, method for producing hot-rolled steel sheet, method for producing cold-rolled full hard steel sheet, method for producing heat-treated sheet, method for producing steel sheet, and method for producing coated steel sheet
A steel sheet is provided that has a tensile strength of 540 MPa or more, includes a particular composition; and has a steel structure containing ferrite and a secondary phase, in which an area fraction of the ferrite is 50% or more, the secondary phase contains 1.0% or more and 25.0% or less of martensite in terms of area fraction with respect to the entirety, the ferrite has an average crystal grain size of 3 μm or more, a difference in hardness between the ferrite and the martensite is 1.0 GPa or more and 8.0 GPa or less, and, in a texture of the ferrite, an inverse intensity ratio of γ-fiber to α-fiber is 0.8 or more and 7.0 or less. |
| US11008631B2 |
Kit and method for collecting body fluid for medical diagnosis
A kit and method for collecting body fluid for medical diagnosis. In some embodiments, the method includes collecting a sufficient amount of body fluid and cells comprising nucleic acid, and applying a nucleic acid assay to detect pathogenic genomic material such as human papillomavirus mRNA and/or human papillomavirus DNA. In some embodiments, by testing fluid and cells, a sensitivity of the test is improved. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting an absorbing member into a body orifice, such as the vagina, for a time period such as 1-2 hours; retrieving the absorbing member and placing it in a sample container; extracting fluid from the absorbing member using a fluid extraction device, and testing the fluid. In some embodiments, the kit is a home use kit and the sample is self collected by a user. |
| US11008630B2 |
Methods for discriminating between HIV-1 and lentiviral vectors
The present disclosure provides compositions (i.e., amplification primers and probes), methods, and kits that are particularly useful for detecting and/or quantifying nucleic acids present in a sample, such as those derived from HIV or a lentiviral vector. |
| US11008624B2 |
Methods for predicting prostate cancer relapse
The present invention relates to methods for determining whether a subject having prostate cancer is at an increased risk for relapse or rapid relapse. It is based, at least in part, on the results of a comprehensive genome analysis of 273 prostate cancer samples, which indicate that the percentage of large size CNVs predicts prostate cancer relapse. In certain embodiments, a method for determining whether a prostate cancer patient has an increased risk of suffering a relapse or a rapid relapse comprises determining the number and size of CNVs in a sample and determining a large size ratio, where if the large size ratio exceeds a particular threshold, the patient is deemed to be at an increased risk for relapse or rapid relapse. |
| US11008623B2 |
Comparing PIGN transcription and translation levels and sequencing to locate a PIGN mutation
The invention provides a method for determining the level of risk for development or progression of a hematologic neoplasia in a subject by analyzing the level of a phosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis protein, and providing an appropriate treatment or preventive measure, on the basis of this risk. |
| US11008619B2 |
Diagnostic markers for platelet function and methods of use
Disclosed herein are biomarkers of platelet function and methods for assessing platelet function in response to antiplatelet therapy and for determining a prognosis, diagnosis, or risk identification in a patient by detecting at least one biomarker of platelet function in the patient as well as determining amounts thereof. The biomarkers may be used to identify a patient as a candidate for treatment with an antiplatelet agent and to monitor and adjust antiplatelet therapy in a patient. |
| US11008615B2 |
Method for high-throughput AFLP-based polymorphism detection
The invention relates to a kit for use in a method for detecting genetic variation in one or more members of a population, comprising (a) an adaptor adapted for ligation to a plurality of nucleic acid fragments and (b) a set of primers for PCR amplification having a 5′-end and a 3′-end, wherein at least one of the primers comprises one or more selective nucleotides at the 3′ end, and wherein the adaptor and/or at least one of the primers comprises a sample-specific identifier sequence capable of indicating sample origin of an amplification product. |
| US11008614B2 |
Methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating parkinsonism
This document provides methods and materials related to genetic variations of neurological disorders. For example, this document provides methods for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Parkinson's disease. |
| US11008613B2 |
Tagged nucleotides useful for nanopore detection
The present disclosure relates to compounds comprising a negatively-charged polymer moiety which is capable of entering a nanopore and upon entering a nanopore in the presence of positive ions results in an increased flow of the positive ions through the nanopore. The present disclosure provides methods of preparing the compounds and for their use as nanopore-detectable tags, in particular, for nanopore-based nucleic acid detection and sequencing. |
| US11008609B2 |
Compositions and methods for immune repertoire sequencing
The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems useful in the determination and evaluation of the immune repertoire using genomic DNA from a biological sample. In one aspect, target-specific primer panels provide for the effective amplification of sequences of T cell receptor and/or B cell receptor chains with improved sequencing accuracy and resolution over the repertoire. Nucleic acid sequences of variable regions associated with the immune cell receptor are determined to effectively portray clonal diversity of a biological sample and/or differences associated with the immune cell repertoire of a biological sample. |
| US11008608B2 |
Multiplexed single molecule RNA visualization with a two-probe proximity ligation system
SNAIL provides cost-efficient detection of specific nucleic acids in single cells, and may be combined with flow cytometry to simultaneously analyze large numbers of cells for a plurality of nucleic acids, e.g. at least one, to up to 5, up to 10, up to 15, up to 20 or more transcripts can be simultaneously analyzed, at a rate of up to about 50, 100, 250, 500 or more cells/second. The methods require only two primers for amplification, and may further include a detection primer. |
| US11008607B2 |
Spatially encoded biological assays
The present invention provides assays and assay systems for use in spatially encoded biological assays. The invention provides an assay system comprising an assay capable of high levels of multiplexing where reagents are provided to a biological sample in defined spatial patterns; instrumentation capable of controlled delivery of reagents according to the spatial patterns; and a decoding scheme providing a readout that is digital in nature. |
| US11008605B2 |
Analysis of single-stranded RNA
Provided is a method for modifying a ssRNA at the 3′ end, the method including contacting the strand with a ssRNA 2′-O-methyltransferase in the presence of a co-factor, under conditions which allow for the transfer by the ssRNA 2′-O-methyltransferase of a part of the co-factor onto the 3′ end of the ssRNA to form a modified ssRNA, wherein the ssRNA bears 2′-OH group at 3′ terminal nucleotide and wherein the part of the co-factor transferred includes a reporter group or a functional group. |
| US11008604B2 |
Analyte detection on a solid support by nucleic acid amplification coupled to an immunoassay
Embodiments of the invention provides a method for detection of at least one analyte derived from a sample, comprising the steps of: a) depositing the sample on a surface of a solid support; b) transferring at least a portion of the solid support to a receptacle suitable for performing a specific binding assay for one or more analytes of interest; c) optionally washing the portion; d) adding a single specific binding partner for each analyte of interest to the receptacle, the binding partner being labelled with an oligonucleotide sequence; e) mixing the portion with nucleic acid amplification reagents; f) amplifying the oligonucleotide sequence; and g) detecting amplified nucleic acid. The invention also provides a kit for use with the method for detection of at least one analyte derived from a sample. |
| US11008601B2 |
Endo-S2 mutants as glycosynthases, method of making and use for glycoengineering of glycoproteins
The present invention provides for recombinant Endo-S2 mutants (named Endo-S2 glycosynthases) that exhibit reduced hydrolysis activity and increased transglycosylation activity for the synthesis of glycoproteins wherein a desired sugar chain is added to a fucosylated or nonfucosylated GlcNAc-IgG acceptor. As such, the present invention allows for the synthesis and remodeling of therapeutic antibodies thereby providing for certain biological activities, such as, prolonged half-life time in vivo, less immunogenicity, enhanced in vivo activity, increased targeting ability, and/or ability to deliver a therapeutic agent. |
| US11008600B2 |
Method for producing mogrol or mogrol glycoside
A novel method for producing a mogrol glycoside and mogrol has been required. The present invention provides a method for producing a mogrol glycoside and/or mogrol, said method comprising a step for cleaving at least one glucoside bond in a mogrol glycoside. |
| US11008596B2 |
Cytochrome P450 BM3 enzyme variants for preparation of cyclopropanes
The present invention provides methods for catalyzing the conversion of an olefin to any compound containing one or more cyclopropane functional groups using heme enzymes. In certain aspects, the present invention provides a method for producing a cyclopropanation product comprising providing an olefinic substrate, a diazo reagent, and a heme enzyme; and admixing the components in a reaction for a time sufficient to produce a cyclopropanation product. In other aspects, the present invention provides heme enzymes including variants and fragments thereof that are capable of carrying out in vivo and in vitro olefin cyclopropanation reactions. Expression vectors and host cells expressing the heme enzymes are also provided by the present invention. |
| US11008591B2 |
Cyclical reaction of calcium carbonate
The invention is directed to kits, compositions, tools and methods comprising a cyclic industrial process to form biocement. In particular, the invention is directed to materials and methods for decomposing calcium carbonate into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide at an elevated temperature, reacting calcium oxide with ammonium chloride to form calcium chloride, water, and ammonia gas; and reacting ammonia gas and carbon dioxide at high pressure to form urea and water, which are then utilized to form biocement. This cyclic process can be achieved by combining industrial processes with the resulting product as biocement. The process may involve retention of calcium carbonate currently utilized in the manufacture of Portland Cement. |
| US11008586B2 |
Universal donor cells
Genetically modified cells that are compatible with multiple subjects, e.g., universal donor cells, and methods of generating said genetic modified cells are provided herein. The universal donor cells comprise at least one genetic modification within or near at least one gene that encodes one or more MHC-I or MHC-II human leukocyte antigens or component or transcriptional regulator of the MHC-I or MHC-II complex, at least one genetic modification that increases the expression of at least one polynucleotide that encodes a tolerogenic factor, and optionally at least one genetic modification that increases or decreases the expression of at least one gene that encodes a survival factor. |
| US11008583B2 |
Increasing plant growth and yield by using an ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase sequence
Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase small subunit (AGPaseSS) proteins, polypeptides encompassing AGPaseSS proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided. |
| US11008573B2 |
MicroRNA-198 as a tumor suppressor in ovarian cancer
A novel network of tumorigenic prognostic factors is identified that plays a critical role in advanced pancreatic cancer (PC) pathogenesis. This interactome is interconnected through a central tumor suppressive microRNA, miR-198, which is able to both directly and indirectly modulate expression of the various members of this network to alter the molecular makeup of pancreatic tumors, with important clinical implications. When this tumor signature network is intact, miR-198 expression is reduced and patient survival is dismal; patients with higher miR-198 present an altered tumor signature network, better prognosis and increased survival. Further, according to the present disclosure, MiR-198 replacement reverses tumorigenicity in vitro and in vivo. As such, an embodiment of the disclosure is a method of treating cancer in an individual, comprising the step of increasing the level of active microRNA-198 molecules in the pancreatic cancer tumor cells of the individual by an amount sufficient to cause an improvement in the pancreatic cancer in the individual. |
| US11008571B2 |
Beta catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule
Provided herein is a potent, optimized β-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule with a unique pattern of modified nucleotides. Also provided are methods and compositions for reducing β-catenin expression and methods and compositions for treating cancer. |
| US11008568B2 |
Rationally designed, synthetic antibody libraries and uses therefor
The present invention overcomes the inadequacies inherent in the known methods for generating libraries of antibody-encoding polynucleotides by specifically designing the libraries with directed sequence and length diversity. The libraries are designed to reflect the preimmune repertoire naturally created by the human immune system, with or without DH segments derived from other species, and are based on rational design informed by examination of publicly available databases of antibody sequences. |
| US11008565B2 |
Coupling endonucleases with end-processing enzymes drives high efficiency gene disruption
The present disclosure relates to the co-expression of an endonuclease with an end-processing enzyme for the purpose of enhanced processing of the polynucleotide ends generated by endonuclease cleavage. |
| US11008558B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating celiac sprue disease
The invention provides compositions and methods for treating celiac sprue. |
| US11008557B1 |
Cascade/dCas3 complementation assays for in vivo detection of nucleic acid-guided nuclease edited cells
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions that allow one to identify in vivo edited cells when employing nucleic-acid guided editing. Additionally provided are automated multi-module instruments for performing editing and selection methods and using the compositions. |
| US11008555B2 |
Variant Cas9 polypeptides comprising internal insertions
The present disclosure provides variant Cas9 polypeptides, where a variant Cas9 polypeptide of the present disclosure comprises an internal insertion of a heterologous polypeptide. The present disclosure provides nucleic acids comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the variant Cas9 polypeptides. The present disclosure provides host cells comprising a variant Cas9 polypeptide of the present disclosure, or comprising a nucleic acid encoding a variant Cas9 polypeptide of the present disclosure. The present disclosure provides methods of binding and/or modifying a target nucleic acid, involving use of a variant Cas9 polypeptide of the present disclosure. |
| US11008553B2 |
Halogenation of complex organic compounds
The disclosure provides biocatalysts that halogenate complex chemical compounds in specific and predictable ways. Also disclosed are halogenated complex organic compounds. The disclosure further provides methods for the halogenation of complex chemical compounds and methods of inhibiting the contraction of smooth muscle in mammals. |
| US11008548B2 |
Genetically-modified immune cells comprising a microRNA-adapted shRNA (shRNAmiR)
The present invention encompasses genetically-modified immune cells (and populations thereof) expressing a microRNA-adapted shRNA (shRNAmiR) that reduces the expression of a target endogenous protein. Methods for reducing the expression of an endogenous protein in an immune cell are also provided wherein the method comprises introducing a shRNAmiR that targets the endogenous protein. Using shRNAmiRs for knocking down the expression of a target protein allows for stable knockdown of expression of endogenous proteins in immune cells. |
| US11008545B2 |
Sporulation method of Bacillus bacterium
A method of producing Bacillus spores comprising a step of culturing the Bacillus bacterium using a liquid medium having a C/N ratio (weight ratio of carbon content to nitrogen content) of greater than 4 and less than 9.5. |
| US11008541B2 |
Stacked membrane bioreactor
Scalable biomaterial-based bioreactors are described. In one embodiment, the bioreactor may comprise perforated plates stacked such that the assembled bioreactor has the necessary manifolds and chambers to transport gas and liquids to a biomaterial contained within the bioreactor, and to remove the reaction products. In another embodiment, single use bioreactors are described. Methods of operating the bioreactors are also described. |
| US11008538B2 |
Reduced misting alkaline and neutral cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting compositions via the use of high molecular weight water-in-oil emulsion polymers
Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are disclosed. In particular, the sprayable compositions include an inverse emulsion polymer for modifying the viscosity of the composition and provide numerous benefits over dispersion polymer compositions used for rheology modification to reduce misting and respiratory inhalation of cleaning compositions. Compositions and methods of cleaning using the compositions having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are provided. |
| US11008537B2 |
Cleaning composition for liquid crystal alignment layer and manufacturing method of liquid crystal alignment layer using the same
The present invention relates to a cleaning composition for a liquid crystal alignment layer, a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal alignment layer using the same, and a liquid crystal display device including the liquid crystal alignment layer manufactured by the manufacturing method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cleaning composition for a liquid crystal alignment layer that is capable of solving a non-uniformity problem of the liquid crystal alignment layer and effectively removing an ionic byproduct on a polymer surface to increase anisotropy of the liquid crystal alignment layer, by using a cleaning composition including a specific solvent in a cleaning process after a UV alignment process, and a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal alignment layer. |
| US11008535B2 |
Particulate fragrance enhancers
A particulate fragrance enhancer can include a first fragrance, a second fragrance, a coating agent, and a particulate core. The second fragrance can be an encapsulated fragrance. The first fragrance, second fragrance, and coating agent can be coated onto the particulate core. |
| US11008534B2 |
Bacteria and enzymes produced therefrom and methods of using same
A bacteria referred to here as Bacillus subtilis 6A-1 is provided, compositions thereof and processes for use of the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and enzymes. The compositions which comprise the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and/or enzymes are capable of degrading polysaccharides. Such compositions are capable of degrading cellulose, including plant-produced cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose. The bacteria produces at least two cellulose-degrading protein fractions. Cellulose degrading activity continues across pH2 to pH13. |
| US11008530B2 |
Lubricant transformable from solid to semi-solid
A lubricant composition includes a mixture of grease and wax formed into a block which is solid at atmospheric pressure and temperatures up to 150° F., and which transforms into a semi-solid under mechanical loading. The mixture is formed with 5-25% of melted wax. The block may be coated to form a shell to remain solid at elevated temperatures. The block may include other additives. The grease block is suitable for use in various applications, including on a 5th wheel trailer hitch plate. |
| US11008529B2 |
Polymeric poly-phosphorus additives for: gear oil, grease, engine-oil, combustion-engine lubricant, automatic transmission fluid, anti-wear agents, two-cycle engine lubricant, or marine-engine lubricant
A method having the step of using a compound as an additive for: gear oil, grease, engine oil, combustion-engine lubricant, automatic transmission fluid, two-cycle engine lubricant, marine-engine lubricant, or anti-wear agent, the compound having the structure: wherein each R is an independently selected alkylphenol-free moiety that is a C1-22 alkyl, C6-40 cycloalkyl, C3-20 methoxy alkyl glycol ether, C3-20 alkyl glycol ether, or Y—OH moiety; wherein each Y is an independently selected alkylphenol-free moiety that is a C2-40 alkylene, C6-40 cycloalkylene, C2-20 alkylene glycol ether, or C3-40 alkylene lactone moiety; wherein each m is an independently selected integer ranging from 1 to 100; and wherein x is an integer ranging from 1 to 1000. |
| US11008523B2 |
Chemical inhibitors with sub-micron materials as additives for enhanced flow assurance
Methods may include admixing an additive composition with a hydrocarbon fluid, wherein the additive composition contains at least one inhibitor and at least one sub-micron particle. Additional methods may include providing an additive composition containing at least one inhibitor and at least one sub-micron particle; adding the additive composition to a fluid capable of precipitating at least one of at least of asphaltenes, wax, scale, and gas hydrates; and transporting the fluid containing the additive composition. |
| US11008512B2 |
Quantum dot, light emitting material and manufacturing method of quantum dot comprising thermal treatment of solution containing formed quantum dot
A quantum dot, a light emitting material, and a manufacturing method of quantum dot are provided. A ratio of an emission intensity to an absorption intensity of the quantum dot at a characteristic wavelength ranges from 1.5×108 CPS/Abs. to 2.0×109 CPS/Abs. The characteristic wavelength is a shorter wavelength of two wavelengths corresponding to half of a maximum intensity of an emission peak of the quantum dot. |
| US11008509B2 |
Coated manganese doped phosphors
A population of coated phosphor particles is presented. Each coated phosphor particle has a core including a Mn4+ doped phosphor and a shell including aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, silicon dioxide, hafnium oxide, indium oxide, indium tin oxide, potassium fluoride, titanium nitride, boron nitride, silicon nitride, a polymer material, or a combination thereof. A process for preparing the population of coated phosphor particles is also presented. |
| US11008505B2 |
Electrically conductive proppant
Electrically conductive sintered, substantially round and spherical particles and methods for producing such electrically conductive sintered, substantially round and spherical particles from an alumina-containing raw material. Methods for using such electrically conductive sintered, substantially round and spherical particles in hydraulic fracturing operations. |
| US11008504B1 |
In situ H2S scavenger additive generation
A composition includes a borehole or pipeline fluid and a delivery molecule, the delivery molecule stable under conditions external to a borehole or pipeline and including a precursor having an end terminating in degradable linkages bonding the precursor to bridged groups and another end terminating in a leaving group, where under in situ conditions in the pipeline or downhole from the borehole surface contact with an initiator acid catalyzes degradation of the degradable linkages and elimination of the leaving group, releasing the precursor and generating an additive from the precursor. A method includes placing the delivery molecule in the borehole or pipeline; and after the placing, contacting the composition with an initiator acid under in situ conditions. |
| US11008501B2 |
Nanosurfactants for improved and enhanced oil recovery applications
Disclosed here compositions and methods suitable for injection of a nanosurfactant-containing fluid into a hydrocarbon-bearing formation for enhanced recovery operations. Embodiments of the composition contain a petroleum sulfonate surfactant, mineral oil, and a zwitterionic co-surfactant. |
| US11008500B2 |
Alkyl lactone-derived corrosion inhibitors
Disclosed are alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyamide and alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyester used in compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion. The alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyamide and alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyester are reaction products of an alkyl lactone and an amine, and an alkyl lactone and an alcohol, respectively. |
| US11008498B2 |
Cement slurry responsive to hydrocarbon gas
A method for reducing gas seepage into a cement slurry. The method includes adding a formulation to the cement slurry, the formulation comprising at least one component responsive to a predetermined concentration of hydrocarbon gas in the cement slurry, where upon the cement slurry reaching the predetermined concentration of hydrocarbon gas, the hydrocarbon gas undergoes at least a partial oxidation caused by the formulation to quicken the setting time of the cement slurry via release of heat by an exothermic reaction. |
| US11008497B2 |
Sulfur-containing polyether surfactants for cement spacer fluids and other downhole applications
Spacer fluid compositions comprising water, a clay, and a sulfur-containing polyether surfactant are disclosed, and such compositions often can further include a weighting additive, an antifoaming additive, and a co-solvent. These spacer fluid compositions can be used to treat metal casing and to remove drilling fluid residue for improved cement bonding in wellbore applications. |
| US11008495B1 |
Methods and systems to rapidly hydrate dry polyacrylamides polymers in a chemical delivery matrix
A composition comprising a water-soluble powder that is agglomerated by a water-soluble wax, which is then allowed to cool and re-solidify to product clusters of the water-soluble powder. |
| US11008493B2 |
Low global warming potential refrigerants in liquid chillers
A refrigeration system is disclosed. The system includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator fluidly connected to form a refrigeration circuit. A refrigerant composition including an environmentally-suitable chiller refrigerant that has a 100 year direct global warming potential (GWP) of less than 150 is included. The refrigerant composition includes a mixture including R-1336mzz-(Z) and R-1130-(E), wherein an amount of R-1336mzz-(Z) in the mixture is in a range from at or about 69% by weight to at or about 81% by weight, and an amount of R-1130-(E) in the mixture is in a range from at or about 31% by weight to at or about 19% by weight. |
| US11008492B2 |
Use of a polymeric material based on polyetherketoneketones for reducing wear
A wear and friction article, including on at least one of the surfaces thereof a polymeric material comprising: 20 to 100% by weight of at least one polyetherketoneketone (PEKK); 0 to 80% by weight of one or more fillers; and 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives. Also, the use of such a polymeric material for reducing wear and/or friction at elevated temperature. |
| US11008489B2 |
Non-reactive hot-melt adhesive with specific resin
The invention pertains to a non-reactive hot-melt adhesive comprising 10-90 wt. %, calculated on the weight of the adhesive, of amorphous thermoplastic resin which is compatible with polylactic acid, wherein the amorphous thermoplastic resin is a random copolymer of lactic acid and further reactive monomer, 10-90 wt. %, calculated on the weight of the adhesive, of a polylactic acid polymer unit (PLAU) selected from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLAU) and poly-D-lactic acid (PDLAU), the unit having a number average molecular weight of at least 0.75 kg/mol. |
| US11008488B2 |
Adhesive composition and film roll
Provided are an adhesive composition and a film roll whereby blocking can be prevented and excellent temporary pressure bonding properties can be obtained. The adhesive composition of the present invention contains an epoxy resin, a latent curing agent, and an acrylic rubber having a carboxyl group or a glycidyl group, and the acrylic rubber phase-separates from the epoxy resin at a normal temperature and is compatible with the epoxy resin at a predetermined temperature higher than the normal temperature and lower than the curing temperature. Adhesive force is thereby reduced at the normal temperature, blocking can be prevented from occurring and excellent adhesive force can be obtained during temporary pressure bonding. |
| US11008487B2 |
Thermoset adhesive, automotive component using thermoset adhesive, and method of manufacturing same
A thermoset adhesive for bonding two materials having different linear expansion coefficients with reduced warping and without spaces being formed therebetween. The thermoset adhesive of the present invention comprises an epoxy resin, a core-shell rubber, thermally expansive microparticles, and a curing agent. The thermally expansive microparticles can have at least one or any combination of an average particle size of from 9 to 19 μm, an expansion initiation temperature of from 70 to 100° C., and a maximum expansion temperature of from 110 to 135° C. |
| US11008485B2 |
Adhesive composition, adhesive layer, optical film provided with adhesive layer, image display panel, and liquid crystal display
A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for an image display panel, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for an image display panel, and an optical film provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer are disclosed which are free of problems regarding durability and defective appearance caused by an antistatic agent (conductive agent), and which have superior antistatic properties so as to be usable for applications such as in an image display panel. An image display panel is also disclosed in which the optical film provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is attached to the surface of the image display panel in contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer without an interposed conductive layer, and a liquid crystal display device using the image display panel. Further, a liquid crystal display device is disclosed with a touch sensing function using the image display panel that can be used as various input display devices such as mobile devices. |
| US11008484B1 |
Optical adhesive, method for manufacturing optical adhesive, and display device
An optical adhesive, a method for manufacturing an optical adhesive, and a display device are provided. The optical adhesive includes a first, adhesive Layer, a second adhesive layer, and a third adhesive layer that are sequentially stacked, a storage modulus of the first adhesive layer is greater than a storage modulus of the third adhesive laver; and the storage modulus of the first adhesive layer and the storage modulus pf the third adhesive layer are both greater than a storage modulus of the second adhesive layer. |
| US11008477B2 |
Intaglio magnetic machine readable oxidative drying inks
The present invention relates to the field of magnetic machine readable oxidative drying suitable for intaglio printing of security documents. In particular, the invention relates to magnetic oxidative drying ink for intaglio printing on a substrate, said magnetic oxidative drying ink having a viscosity in the range of about 3 to about 60 Pa s at 40° C. and 1000 s−1 and comprising a) at least one oxidative drying varnish, b) a plurality of core-shell pigment particles comprising a magnetic core and an external layer made of silver and c) one or more stabilizers selected from benzotriazole compounds. |
| US11008476B2 |
Anti-counterfeit ink composition, anti-counterfeit ink, anti-counterfeit printed matter, and method for producing the anti-counterfeit ink composition
An anti-counterfeit ink composition, an anti-counterfeit ink, and an anti-counterfeit printed matter that transmits a visible light region, having absorption in an infrared region, and capable of judging authenticity of the printed matter, and there is provided an anti-counterfeit ink composition, an anti-counterfeit ink, an anti-counterfeit printed matter, and a method for producing the anti-counterfeit ink composition, wherein a value of an XRD peak top intensity ratio of the composite tungsten oxide ultrafine particles is 0.13 or more when a value of the XRD peak intensity is set to 1, with plane of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST) as a reference. |
| US11008474B2 |
Multi-purpose flexibility additive for chemical coating compositions
A multi-functional flexibility additive that reduces surface imperfections such as orange peel, facilitates lower viscosity during endothermic reactions, provides high flexibility to the final, cured coating, and possesses chemical resistance is contemplated. The additive is formed as a binder system adhered to a resinous flow aid carrier at a preferred weight ratio of 40:60 (binder:carrier). |
| US11008469B2 |
Anti-corrosion coating with low through-hole ratio for steel rebars and coating method
The invention discloses an anti-corrosion coating with low through-hole ratio for steel rebars. The composition of coating includes 45-70 weight percent feldspar powder, 15-30 weight percent borax, 10-20 weight percent calcium tetraborate, 5-15 weight percent fluorspar, 4-8 weight percent clay, 1-10 weight percent adhesion agent, and 1-1.5 weight percent thickener. This invention also discloses a coating method using above-mentioned anti-corrosion coating. The method includes seven steps: 1. dry mixing, 2. wet mixing, 3. pretreatment, 4. coating, 5. baking, 6. sintering, 7. cooling down at room temperature. The coating of this invention has outstanding anti-corrosion resistance, extremely high toughness, and good durability. |
| US11008462B2 |
Heat-conductive sheet
A thermally conductive sheet contains a matrix composed of an organopolysiloxane having a crosslinked structure, a thermally conductive filler dispersed in the matrix, and a silicon compound. The silicon compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilane compounds and alkoxysiloxane compounds. |
| US11008459B2 |
Glass flakes and resin composition
Glass flakes of the present invention include glass flake substrates and a coating covering at least a portion of the surface of each of the glass flake substrates and composed of a binder. The binder includes a lubricant other than silicone, or a lubricant and an aminosilane. The proportion of the lubricant in the binder is 30 mass % or less. |
| US11008457B2 |
Film composition containing a tannic acid derivative and process for producing said film composition
A self-supporting multifunctional film is provided based on natural poly-phenols such as tannic acid. The self-supporting film composition of the invention contains a tannic acid derivative in which 12% to 24% of hydroxyl groups in tannic acid are bonded via urethane bonds that are formed by way of reactions with cyanate groups. Preferably, the film composition further includes a precursor polymer and 45 to 65% by mass of tannic acid and 55 to 35% by mass of the precursor polymer. Preferably, the precursor polymer has a second linear hydrocarbon compound urethane-bonded to both ends of a first linear hydrocarbon compound, and more preferably a diisocyanate group having an oligoethyene glycol as a spacer. Preferably, the ratio of the urethane bonds contained in the precursor polymer to the hydroxyl groups contained in the tannic acid is (12:88) to (24:76) inclusive in terms of molar ratio. |
| US11008455B2 |
Curable adhesive compound and reactive adhesive tapes based thereon
The invention relates to a dispersion comprising one or more protic solvents as dispersion medium and also, as base components dispersed therein, one or more matrix polymers, one or more epoxides, at least one kind of a modified compound of the polyamine adduct type which is insoluble in the epoxides, where the at least one modified polyamine adduct is in dispersion in particulate form, with 90% of the particles having a particle size in the range from 0.1 to 10 μm as determined by laser diffractometry. |
| US11008452B2 |
Copolymer, process for producing copolymer, resin composition, shaped article and vehicle
The present invention provides a copolymer containing 80 mol % or more of a methyl (metl)acrylate unit (A), wherein the Vicat softening temperature thereof is 115° C. or higher, the saturated water absorption rate thereof at 60° C. is 4 % by weight or less, and the yellow index thereof is 1 or less. The process for producing the copolymer includes suspension polymerizing a monomer mixture containing 80 mol % or more of methyl (meth)acrylate (a) and 0.7 mol % to 7 mol % of (meth)acrylic acid (b), followed by melting and kneading the resulting precursor with an extruder to obtain a copolymer containing 80 mol % or more of a methyl (meth)acrylate unit (A), 0.45 mol % to 7 mol % of a (meth)acrylic acid unit (B), and 0.001 mol % to 0.25 mol % of a glutaric anhydride unit (C) wherein a conversion rate to the glutaric anhydride unit (C) is 0.1 % to 5 %. |
| US11008447B2 |
Tread rubber composition and pneumatic tire
Provided are a tread rubber composition that provides a balanced improvement of fuel economy, fracture strength, and abrasion resistance, and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a tread rubber composition including: a rubber component; a silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 220 m2/g or more; and a mercapto silane coupling agent, the tread rubber composition satisfying the following relationship (A): (A)G*(4%)−G*(64%)≤150[kPa] wherein G*(4%) is the shear modulus at an applied strain of 4% at 100° C., and G*(64%) is the shear modulus at an applied strain of 64% at 100° C. |
| US11008443B2 |
Latex and friction material
A latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber contains an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit in a content of 8 to 60 wt % and having an iodine value of 120 or less, wherein the total content of potassium and sodium contained in the latex is 2,300 to 10,000 ppm by weight with respect to the whole latex. |
| US11008440B2 |
Flame retardant propylene composition
The invention relates to a flame retardant polypropylene composition comprising (A) a polypropylene-based polymer, (B) a first flame retardant in an amount of 15 to 40 wt % of the total composition, wherein the first flame retardant is in the form of particles comprising ammonium polyphosphate and at least one phosphate selected from the group consisting of melamine phosphate, melamine polyphosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, piperazine phosphate, piperazine polyphosphate, piperazine pyrophosphate, 2-methylpiperazine monophosphate, tricresyl phosphate, alkyl phosphates, haloalkyl phosphates, tetraphenyl pyrophosphate, poly(2-hydroxy propylene spirocyclic pentaerythritol bisphosphate) and poly(2,2-dimethylpropylene spirocyclic pentaerythritol bisphosphonate) and (C) a second flame retardant in an amount of 0.1 to 15 wt % of the total composition, wherein the second flame retardant comprises an aromatic phosphate ester. |
| US11008438B2 |
Composition and method to form a composite core material
A composite core material and methods for making same are disclosed herein. The composite core material comprises mineral filler discontinuous portions disposed in a continuous encapsulating resin. Further, the method for forming a composite core material comprises the steps of forming a mixture comprising mineral filler, an encapsulating prepolymer, and a polymerization catalyst; disposing the mixture onto a moving belt; and polymerizing said encapsulating prepolymer to form a composite core material comprising mineral filler discontinuous portions disposed in a continuous encapsulating resin. |
| US11008435B2 |
Method for reproducing polyester container and reproduced polyester chip prepared therefrom
Embodiments relate to a process for regenerating a polyester container and regenerated polyester chips prepared therefrom. The process comprises preparing a polyester container provided with a heat shrinkable film; crushing the container provided with the heat shrinkable film to obtain flakes; and thermally treating the flakes to produce regenerated polyester chips, wherein when the flakes are thermally treated at a temperature of 200° C. to 220° C. for 60 minutes to 120 minutes, the clumping fraction is 5% or less, and the flakes comprise first flakes obtained by crushing the container and second flakes obtained by crushing the heat shrinkable film. It not only solves the environmental problems by improving the recyclability of the polyester container, but also is capable of enhancing the yield and productivity. |
| US11008429B2 |
Methods and compositions relating to tunable nanoporous coatings
Described herein are methods and compositions relating to tunable nanoporous coatings. In certain aspects, described herein are methods and compositions wherein a tunable nanoporous coating comprises a tunable nanoporous membrane which transitions from opaque to transparent upon the application of force, and from transparent to opaque after washing with a solvent. |
| US11008428B2 |
Polymer composite strengthened with carbon fiber surface-modified by plasma treatment and method for producing polymer composite
Provided are an engineering plastic composite and a method for producing the same. The engineering plastic composite includes a carbon fiber having a surface modified by a hydrogen plasma and including a functional group and an engineering plastic. The carbon fiber is mixed with the engineering plastic to constitute a composite. |
| US11008425B1 |
Method of producing metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgels
A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel involving the reduction of metal ions in a metal ion-loaded biopolymer microgel. The method yields a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel. Also disclosed is a method of catalytically reducing an organic pollutant in water using the metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel and a reducing agent. |
| US11008422B2 |
Impact resistant flame retardant polyhexahydrotriazine polymers via generation of polyhexahydrotriazine monomers and hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine small molecules
An impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer, processes of forming an impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer, and an article of manufacture comprising an impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer are disclosed. The impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer includes at least one hexahydrotriazine group and at least one chain comprising an allylic portion and a styrenic portion. Variations in the chain control properties of the impact resistant polymer. The process of forming the impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer includes reactions between formaldehyde and at least two classes of monomer that form hexahydrotriazine groups and impact resistant chains. Adjusting relative monomer concentrations controls properties of the impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer. The article of manufacture contains a material that has an impact resistant polymer. Impact resistance of the impact resistant polyhexahydrotriazine polymer is dependent upon variation in relative amounts of monomers used in its synthesis. |
| US11008419B2 |
Epoxy resin composition, prepreg, and fiber-reinforced composite material
The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition that serves to produce a cured epoxy resin that simultaneously realizes a high heat resistance, a high elastic modulus, and a low color and to produce a molded article having a good appearance without suffering the formation of white spots on the surface thereof when used as matrix resin in a fiber reinforced composite material. The epoxy resin composition includes an epoxy resin as component [A] and an imidazole compound as component [B] and meets certain conditions (a) to (d). |
| US11008416B2 |
Aqueous, curable composition, comprising dispersed uretdione prepolymer, reactant and azolate
The present invention relates to aqueous, curable composition, comprising or consisting of A) at least one uretdione prepolymer, which comprises at least one uretdione group, and which is obtainable by reacting A1) at least one uretdione polyisocyanate having an isocyanate functionality of at least 2.0, whereby said uretdione polyisocyanate is obtained from at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate, with A2) at least one compound comprising at least one Zerewitinoff-active group, and A3) at least one reactant, which comprises at least one Zerewitinoff-active group and being different from A2 or which is H2O, preferably in the presence of at least one catalyst, to obtain the uretdione prepolymer, wherein the prepolymer has an acid number of at most 4 mg KOH/g, preferably determined according to DIN EN ISO 2114:2002-06 as 37 wt. % aqueous dispersion; and B) optionally at least one compound, which comprises at least one Zerewitinoff-active group; and C) at least one azolate-compound. Furthermore, the present invention pertains to a process for curing the composition of the present invention on a substrate and a cured article obtained by this process. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of the compositions of the present invention for coatings, adhesives and/or sealants. |
| US11008412B2 |
Method of polymerizing an olefin
A method of polymerizing an olefin using a combination of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and an unsupported molecular catalyst in a same reactor at the same time to give a polyolefin product, and the polyolefin product made by the method. Also, methods of preparing the combination of (pro)catalysts. |
| US11008410B2 |
Composition of organic peroxide without a colloid agent
An aqueous emulsion composition of organic peroxide without a protective colloid agent wherein the emulsifying agent is a nonionic surfactant chosen exclusively from a block copolymer including at least one alkylene oxide block, a block copolymer including at least two alkylene oxide blocks, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, an alkoxylated fatty acid, an alkoxylated vegetable or animal oil (hydrogenated or not) or a mixture of a plurality of these elements. Also, a method for producing this composition and specific uses thereof. |
| US11008408B2 |
Alkoxymagnesium, method for producing alkoxymagnesium, solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization, olefin polymerization catalyst, and method for producing olefin polymer
There is provided a novel alkoxymagnesium which, when used as a constituent of a solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization to polymerize an olefin, may reduce the formation rate of a fine powder and may form a polymer having an excellent particle size distribution under high polymerization activity. The alkoxymagnesium is characterized by comprising secondary particles each of which is an aggregate of primary particles having an average particle diameter of less than 1 μm and by having a ratio represented by the average particle diameter of the primary particles/the average particle diameter of the secondary particles of 0.1 or less, a total pore volume of 0.5 to 1 cm3/g, a specific surface area of less than 50 m2/g, and a particle size distribution index (SPAN) 1 or less. |
| US11008404B2 |
Antibodies to MASP-2
The invention relates to antibodies to MASP-2 and functional equivalents thereof. In particular, the invention relates to MASP-2 antibodies capable of inhibiting the function of MASP-2. The invention furthermore discloses MASP-2 epitopes, wherein antibodies recognising said epitopes are in particularly useful for inhibiting MASP-2 activity. The invention also relates to methods of producing said antibodies, methods of inhibiting MASP-2 activity as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the MASP-2 antibodies. |
| US11008391B2 |
Anti-PD-1 antibodies
The present disclosure provides monoclonal antibodies against protein programmed cell death 1 (PD-1), which can block the binding of PD-1 ligands to PD-1, and therefore block the inhibitory function of PD-1 ligands on PD-1 expressing T cells. The antibodies of disclosure provide very potent agents for the treatment of multiple cancers via modulating human immune function. |
| US11008389B2 |
Uses of a dual V region antibody-like protein
Uses of a dual V region antibody-like protein or a fragment of a dual V region antibody-like region. |
| US11008388B2 |
RGMa binding protein and use thereof
The present invention aims to obtain an anti-repulsive guidance molecule a (RGMa) antibody having a high binding activity and few side effects which can be used as a medicine for preventing, treating, or preventing the relapse of neurological or immunological diseases. The problem is solved by providing an isolated RGMa binding protein which does not inhibit binding between RGMa and neogenin but neutralizes the neurite outgrowth inhibiting activity of RGMa, preferably by providing an anti-RGMa antibody which has complementarity determining regions having amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOS: 30-35 or SEQ ID NOS: 36-40 in Sequence Listing, and SFG. |
| US11008385B2 |
Agents for use in the therapeutic treatment of hyperopia
The present invention relates to agents for use in the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of myopia in a subject, wherein said agents are capable of decreasing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and/or signaling of another receptor susceptible for amphiregulin in a subject in a direct or indirect manner. The present invention further relates to agents for use in the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of hyperopia in a subject, wherein said agents are capable of increasing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and/or signaling of another receptor susceptible for amphiregulin in a subject. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis of myopia or hyperopia in a subject, comprising the steps of (a) providing a biological sample from the subject; (b) determining the amphiregulin level in said sample; (c) comparing the level determined in step (b) to the amphiregulin levels found in emmetropic subjects or subjects going to be emmetropic; and (d) determining that the subject has myopia or is predisposed for the development of myopia in case the level determined in step (b) is higher than the amphiregulin levels found in emmetropic subjects or subjects going to be emmetropic; and determining that the subject has hyperopia or is predisposed for the development of hyperopia in case the level determined in step (b) is lower than the amphiregulin levels found in emmetropic subjects or subjects going to be emmetropic. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for identifying agents which associate with amphiregulin or fragments or variants thereof. |
| US11008379B1 |
Preparation of purified collagen solution from porcine skin
A method of preparing a purified collagen solution from porcine skin may include receiving and inspecting the porcine skin; treating the porcine skin with a sodium hydroxide treatment, resulting in a sodium hydroxide processed skin; treating the sodium hydroxide processed skin with an ethanol treatment, resulting in ethanol treated processed skin; producing liquid collagen from the ethanol treated processed skin; clarifying the liquid collagen; and concentrating the clarified liquid collagen. |
| US11008376B2 |
Trifunctional T cell-antigen coupler and methods and uses thereof
A trifunctional molecule comprising a target-specific ligand, a ligand that binds a protein associated with the TCR complex and a T cell receptor signaling domain polypeptide is provided. Engineering T cells with this novel receptor engenders antigen specific activation of numerous T cell functions, including cytokine production, degranulation and cytolysis. |
| US11008374B2 |
Uses of IL-15 antagonists for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
The present relates to interleukin 15 (IL-15) antagonists and uses thereof, in particular for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to an IL-15 mutant polypeptide having the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 wherein the leucine residue at position 45 is substituted by an aspartic acid residue, the asparagines residue at position 65 is substituted by a lysine residue and the leucine residue at position 69 is substituted by an arginine residue. |
| US11008366B2 |
Peptidomimetic macrocycles
The present invention provides novel peptidomimetic macrocycles and methods of using such macrocycles for the treatment of disease. |
| US11008363B2 |
Preparation of bile acids and intermediates thereof
Synthetic methods for preparing deoxycholic acid and intermediates thereof are provided. |
| US11008361B2 |
Liver-specific delivery-based anti-hepatitis C prodrug nucleoside cyclo-phosphate compound and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are a liver specific delivery (LSD)-based antiviral prodrug nucleoside cyclophosphate compound and uses thereof. Specifically, this application provides a compound of formula (I), or an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a hydrate, a solvate or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. This application also provides an application of the compound alone or in combination with other antiviral drugs in the treatment for viruses, particularly hepatitis C virus (HCV). |
| US11008360B2 |
Indoleacetic acid derivative and preparation method and pharmaceutical use thereof
The present invention relates to an indoleacetic acid derivative and a preparation method and pharmaceutical use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound shown in general formula (I), a preparation method thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, and a use thereof as a cough suppressant in treating a disease such as a cough. The definition of each substituent in the general formula (I) is the same as the definition in the specification. |
| US11008357B2 |
Method for preparing canagliflozin amorphous form
Disclosed is a method for preparing a canagliflozin form. The method comprises the following steps: adding canagliflozin into an organic solvent and dissolving same, then distilling into a certain amount of an oil; then, adding an anti-solvent to the oil, stirring same with a precipitated solid, cooling, filtering, and drying to obtain the canagliflozin amorphous form. The preparation method has the characteristics of a low solvent ratio, a high yield, a simple operation, easy recovery, less three wastes and good producibility, with the resulting product having a stable quality, good fluidity, and being suitable for the preparation of formulations, etc., and the preparation process is easy to apply to large commercial production, and has a high value in terms of promotion and application. |
| US11008356B2 |
Lipochito-oligosaccharides stimulating arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis
The invention relates to lipochitooligosaccharides obtainable from arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and which are useful for stimulating arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, and lateral root formation. |
| US11008350B2 |
Functionalized F-POSS materials as additives to polymers
Functionalized fluoro polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (F-POSS) materials as additives to improve liquid repellence of various polymers, the additive including at least one functionalized F-POSS material, wherein the functional group is at least one material selected from the group consisting of amines, isocyanates, epoxies, carboxylic acids, and esters. |
| US11008345B2 |
Boron-containing small molecules
This invention relates to, among other items, benzoxaborole compounds and their use for treating bacterial infections. |
| US11008342B2 |
Crystalline polymorphs of a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Provided are novel crystalline forms of a spiro-compound which acts as a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. In particular, isolated crystalline polymorphs of (S)-2-ethyl-8-methyl-1-thia-4,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-3-one are described which have favorable properties in pharmaceutical manufacture. Also provided are methods to prepare said crystalline polymorphs, and to convert them into each other as well as methods for preparing medicaments containing the same which are suitable for use in the treatment of diseases and disorders that respond to modulation of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. |
| US11008339B2 |
Substituted pyrazole compounds containing pyrimidine and preparation method and use thereof
Disclosed are substituted pyrazole compounds containing pyrimidinyl as shown in Formula I: The definitions of each of the substituents can be seen in the description. The compounds of present invention have a good spectrum of bactericidal, insecticidal and acaricidal activity, and have good control effect on downy mildew of cucumber, powdery mildew of wheat, corn rust, rice blast, cucumber anthracnosis and the like. The compounds of present invention also show good insecticidal activity. |
| US11008338B2 |
C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker as BACE inhibitors, compositions, and their use
In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed. |
| US11008337B2 |
Chiral diaryl macrocycles as modulators of protein kinases
The present disclosure relates to certain chiral diaryl macrocyclic derivatives, of the formula I: pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat cancer, pain, neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, and inflammation. |
| US11008336B2 |
Compounds useful for inhibiting RORγt
The present invention provides novel ROR gamma-t inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, formula (A). |
| US11008334B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating cancer
K-Ras is the most frequently mutated oncogene in human cancer. Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating K-Ras and treating cancer. |
| US11008326B2 |
Synthesis of coelenterazine
Disclosed herein are synthesis methods for coelenterazine. Also disclosed are articles including the coelenterazine and coelenterazine derivatives. Representative absorbent articles include disposable diapers and adult incontinence products. |
| US11008314B2 |
Compounds and methods for modulating interleukin-2-inducible t-cell kinase
Provided herein, inter alia, are methods and compounds for modulating Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase. |
| US11008309B2 |
Substituted benzofuranyl and benzoxazolyl compounds and uses thereof
The invention generally relates to substituted benzofuranyl and substituted benzoxazolyl compounds, and more particularly to a compound represented by Structural Formula A: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables are as defined and described herein. The invention also includes the synthesis and use of a compound of Structural Formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or composition thereof, e.g., in the treatment of cancer (e.g., mantle cell lymphoma), and other diseases and disorders. |
| US11008306B2 |
Quinazolines as potassium ion channel inhibitors
A compound of formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function. |
| US11008303B2 |
TLR 9 inhibitors
A method for inhibiting TLR9 includes contacting the TLR9 with compound of general formula (I): wherein the meanings of the variables are explained in the specification, or a stereoisomeric form or a mixture of stereoisomeric forms, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. A pharmaceutical composition can include compounds of the invention, which can be used in a method for inhibiting TLR9 activity in vitro or in vivo. The method can be performed by administering the compound to a subject to inhibit TLR9 activity, which can be used to treat a disease or disorder associated with TLR9. |
| US11008299B2 |
Preparation of 3-hydroxy-3,6- dimethylhexahydrobenzofuran-2-one and derivatives thereof
The present invention relates to the synthesis of intermediate compounds which can be used in the synthesis of mint lactone and related compounds, including 3,6-dimethylhexahydrobenzofuran-2-ones, isomers, and other derivatives. |
| US11008298B2 |
Synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
The present disclosure relates to a novel and improved synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from a glucose source. The synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is carried out by reacting a mixture comprising a Brønsted acid, a Lewis acid, water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), acetonitrile, and a glucose source. |
| US11008292B2 |
FGFR4 inhibitor and preparation method and use thereof
Provided are a class of compounds as shown in formula (I) as FGFR4 inhibitors, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, preparation methods therefor and the use thereof in the preparation of drugs for treating FGFR4-related diseases. |
| US11008286B2 |
Amino mercaptan compound and preparation method therefor and use thereof in protection against radiation
The present invention discloses an amino mercaptan compound, preparation method thereof and use thereof in radiation protection. The compound has the structure of formula I, wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R5, R6, and R3 and R4 are defined herein. The compound has the effects of reducing the biological damage caused by ionizing radiation, extending the survival period and survival rate of the radiated animals, and significantly alleviating the side effects of radiotherapy, and has a low toxicity. The present invention opens up a new way for protection and treatment of ionizing radiation damage. |
| US11008285B2 |
Process for synthesis of mesotrione
The present disclosure relates to a process for synthesis of mesotrione. The process comprises reacting 4-toluene sulfonyl chloride with alkali metal sulphite and alkali metal bicarbonate to obtain alkali metal toluene-4-sulfinate. The alkali metal toluene-4-sulfinate is reacted with alkali metal salt of monochloroacetic acid to obtain 4-methylsulfonyl toluene. Further, 4-methylsulfonyl toluene is nitrated to obtain 2-nitro-4-methylsulfonyl toluene. 2-nitro-4-methylsulfonyl toluene is oxidized and then halogenated to obtain 2-nitro-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl halide. 2-nitro-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl halide is reacted with alkali metal salt of 1,3-cyclohexanedione to obtain 3-(2-Nitro-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyloxy)cyclohexen-1-one which is reacted with base, a third fluid medium and cyanide ion source to obtain an amorphous mesotrione. The present disclosure also discloses the steps of converting the amorphous mesotrione to crystalline mesotrione having purity greater than 99%. The process of the present disclosure for preparing mesotrione is rapid, economic, and environment friendly. |
| US11008283B2 |
Methods and compositions for terpenoid tricycloalkane synthesis
In one aspect, the disclosure relates to methods for preparation of intermediates useful for the preparation of terpenoid cores. In a further aspect, the disclosed methods pertain to the preparation of compounds comprising a terpenoid core or scaffold, such as 6/7/5 tricycloalkanes. The disclosed methods utilize abundant starting materials and simple reaction sequences that can be used to tunably and scalably assemble common terpenoid cores. In various aspects, the present disclosure pertains to compounds prepared using the disclosed methods. 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 disclosure. |
| US11008281B2 |
Low-pollution antidegradant compound and antidegradant composition and rubber composition comprising the same for tires
Antidegradant compound of Formula I: and antidegradant composition comprising the same and rubber composition comprising the antidegradant compound or composition. The rubber composition has good resistance to appearance discoloration while maintaining the mechanical and anti-aging properties, thus, are suitable for making the entire tire or as part of the rubber matrix. |
| US11008278B1 |
Methods of making benzophenonyl(alk)acrylic esters and substituted benzophenonyl(alk)acrylic esters in flow reactors
A method of making a benzophenonyl (alk)acrylic ester comprising adding to a mixing chamber of a microflow reactor a benzophenone alcohol, a benzophenone alcohol or substituted benzophenone alcohol comprising at least one hydroxy moiety, one or more bases, a polar liquid, an (alk)acryloyl halide or 3-haloalkylcarboxyl halide, and an organic liquid that is immiscible with the polar liquid; and producing a product stream comprising one or more benzophenonyl (alk)acrylic esters and one or more salts of the one or more bases; wherein the product stream has an organic portion and a polar portion, the organic portion of the product stream comprising the benzophenonyl (alk)acrylic ester, unreacted benzophenone alcohol or substituted benzophenone alcohol, and organic byproducts in the product stream; and further wherein either (a) the organic liquid comprises a compound of Formula (I); or (b) the method further comprises adding a compound of Formula (I) to the product stream; or (c) the organic liquid comprises a compound of Formula (I) and the method further comprises adding a compound of Formula (I) to the product stream (I) wherein R1 is H or C1 to C4 alkyl; and R2 is C1 to C12 alkyl optionally interrupted by one or more O atoms. |
| US11008273B2 |
Process for the manufacture of fluorinated benzenes and fluorinated benzophenones, and derivatives thereof
The invention relates to a new process for the manufacture or synthesis, respectively, of fluorinated benzenes and fluorinated benzophenones, and derivatives thereof, in particular of fluorobenzenes and derivatives thereof. The present invention particularly pertains to a novel environmentally friendly process for the synthesis of fluorinated benzenes and benzophenones as raw materials for the manufacture of polyaryletherketones (PAEKs). |
| US11008271B2 |
Methods for the continuous alkoxylation and derivatization of terpenes
The invention is directed to methods of producing alkoxylated or hydroxylated terpenes comprising the steps of continuously passing a solution comprising an alcohol in combination with a terpene over an acidic resin catalyst in a packed bed reactor in order to yield a product, as well as compounds that are the products of the methods described herein. |
| US11008268B2 |
Method for producing fluorinated compounds
The present invention relates to a process for producing a fluorinated compound, comprising the steps of providing a gas stream comprising hydrofluoric acid; providing at least one liquid stream of chlorinated compound; spraying said at least one liquid stream of chlorinated compound to form droplets; vaporizing said droplets produced in step c) by mixing with said gas stream, the resulting mixture being a gas mixture; catalytic reaction of the chlorinated compound with the hydrofluoric acid in the gas phase and collection of a product stream; characterized in that the droplets produced in step c) have a mean diameter of less than 500 μm. The invention also relates to a facility for performing this process. |
| US11008266B2 |
Aromatization process using heavy aromatic circulation
Disclosed are a catalytic method and system for producing aromatic hydrocarbons from aliphatic hydrocarbons or light naphtha. In an aspect, the process comprises adding a diluent comprising a heavy aromatic hydrocarbon (for example, C7-C9+) to a reactor feedstock comprising aliphatic hydrocarbons (for example, C6-C8) or light naphtha to form a reactor feed stream, such that the heat capacity of reactor feed stream is higher than the heat capacity of feedstock. The reactor feed stream is heated and contacting with a catalyst under conditions sufficient to aromatize at least a portion of the aliphatic hydrocarbons and form a product stream comprising a primary aromatic hydrocarbon product and a heavy aromatic hydrocarbon product. In an aspect, the diluent can comprise a heavy aromatic hydrocarbon having at least one carbon atom more than the primary aromatic hydrocarbon product. |
| US11008264B2 |
Methods and systems for measuring plasma renin activity
Disclosed are methods and systems for the quantification of AngI and/or determination of plasma renin activity in a sample. The methods and systems disclosed herein can be useful for diagnosis of hypertension, aldosteronism and other abnormalities of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS). |
| US11008262B2 |
Hardening acceleration/hardening retardation composition for building materials
Provided herein is a composition for use as a hardening regulator, e.g. hardening accelerator or hardening retarder, for building materials, as well as methods for producing thereof. The composition is characterized by a biphasic nature in which solid calcium silicate nanoparticles are dispersed in an aqueous solution comprising inorganic water soluble iron, and possibly zinc, silicate and calcium, species. Additional components such as inorganic ions and silica nanoparticles can be present. Depending on the relative ratio of each component, the composition can be used either for retarding or for accelerating the hardening process of a building material such as cement or concretes. The so-obtained building material further shows an enhanced strength upon compressive forces applied thereon. |
| US11008257B2 |
Gypsum composition comprising uncooked starch having mid-range viscosity, and methods and products related thereto
Disclosed are product (e.g., board), slurry, and methods relating to an uncooked starch that can be used to enhance strength in one or more gypsum layers in the board. The uncooked starch has a hot water viscosity of from about 20 BU to about 300 BU according to the HWVA method, and/or a mid-range peak viscosity of from about 120 Brabender Units to about 1000 Brabender Units. |
| US11008256B2 |
Silica-coated expanding agents and their use in cementitious systems
The invention relates to a process for preparing silica-coated particles of an inorganic expanding agent, the silica-coated particles and their use. The silica-coated particles show a delayed release of the expanding agent particularly in alkaline medium and at elevated temperatures. They are therefore useful in the oil and construction industry. |
| US11008255B2 |
Concrete, a dry mixture for the preparation of this concrete, and a method for the preparation of this concrete
A method for preparation of 1 m3 of fresh concrete includes mixing 1000 to 2000 kg of aggregate in a forced circulation mixer, wherein 40% to 100% by weight of the aggregate is recyclate made from inert construction and demolition waste. Microsilica is added to the mixture under constant mixing, and the mixture is then mixed for 40 to 80 seconds, whereby the microsilica covers particles of the recyclate and fills up pores in the recyclate. Then under constant mixing, cement or cement and at least one substituent of cement is added to the mixture in a total amount of 135 to 600 kg, and the mixture is further mixed while sprinkling or spraying the mixture with 135 to 250 kg of mixing water for under constant mixing such that a surface of the cement is gradually wetted and a cementing compound being formed gradually adheres to the particles of the recyclate already coated with the microsilica. The mixture is continued to be mixed for 80 to 160 seconds, wherein fresh concrete is prepared. |
| US11008253B2 |
System and method for making and applying a non-Portland cement-based material
A system and method for applying a construction material is provided. The method may include mixing blast furnace slag material, geopolymer material, alkali-based powder, and sand at a batching and mixing device to generate a non-Portland cement-based material. The method may also include transporting the non-Portland cement-based material from the mixing device, through a conduit to a nozzle and combining the transported non-Portland cement-based material with liquid at the nozzle to generate a partially liquefied non-Portland cement-based material. The method may further include pneumatically applying the partially liquefied non-Portland cement-based material to a surface. |
| US11008250B2 |
Laser processing
A laser processing method comprises generating a laser beam comprising laser pulses having a duration less than 1000 ps, focussing the laser beam to form a focal region inside a transparent material and varying the position of at least one of the focal region and the transparent material so as to provide a pulse-to-pulse overlap of between 45% and 99%, thereby to form a smooth material modification inside the transparent material. |
| US11008248B2 |
Coated substrate
The present invention relates to a coated substrate comprising: a substrate; a soft coating provided on at least a part of at least one face of the substrate; a protective sol-gel coating provided on at least a part of said face above the soft coating, to a process for making such coated substrate and to glazing units comprising such coated substrate. |
| US11008247B1 |
Glass ceramic and preparation method thereof
A glass ceramic and a preparation method thereof include a step of melting calcined electrolytic manganese slag to obtain molten glass. The molten glass is sequentially molded, nucleated, and crystallized to obtain the glass ceramic. The calcined electrolytic manganese slag is taken as a raw material, so that harmful gases are not generated in the raw material melting process, and secondary pollution is not caused. The preparation method provided by the present invention has the advantages of simple operation, high utilization rate of electrolytic manganese slag and low cost. Moreover, the prepared glass ceramic has good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. |
| US11008243B2 |
Method for producing a syringe having a piercing means
The invention relates to a method for producing a syringe having a piercing means, comprising the following steps: a) providing a syringe body having a distal end section, which comprises an inner channel that discharges at a distal opening, wherein the distal end section is in a formable state; b) providing a piercing means; c) inserting a proximal section of the piercing means through the distal opening into the inner channel of the distal end section; and d) shaping the distal end section by means of a first shaping tool in such a way that an inner surface of the distal end section contacts at least portions of the piercing means, as a result of which at least portions of the piercing means are secured. |
| US11008239B2 |
Algae scrubber with directed water flow
A water filtering system is provided for growing algae that filters the water. The system may include a container having a cylindrical inner surface and an opening at one end of the container. A clear central core including a cavity may be disposed inside the container and a light source may be disposed inside the cavity of the clear central core. A screen mesh may be disposed inside the container such that a surface of the screen mesh is parallel to the cylindrical inner surface of the container. The system may include an inlet configured to route water into the container and an outlet configured to route water from the container. A lid may cover the opening of the container. |
| US11008237B2 |
Method of treating high strength wastewater by anaerobic bio reactor
We provide methods, systems, and apparatus for treatment of high chemical oxygen demand wastewater using anaerobic treatment with ceramic membranes. We also provide post-treatment using microbial fuel cells. |
| US11008233B2 |
Chlorine measurement/filter testing/brine container monitoring of a water treatment system
A water treatment system, particularly pre-filtration unit of the water treatment system, comprising at least one chlorine sensor device, includes a salt-water treatment device which is connected to the chlorine sensor device, an electrolysis cell being disposed in the associated line, and thereafter a pump and a release valve. |
| US11008220B2 |
Photochromic nanomaterial capable of blocking ultraviolet rays, production method and use thereof
The present disclosure provides a photochromic nanomaterial capable of blocking ultraviolet rays with a general formula of MaObXc, a production method and use thereof, wherein the M, O and X and a, b and c are as defined herein. The nanomaterial may be prepared by the following method: heating a mixture of an M-containing cation source compound, a polyol, a surfactant and first solvent under agitation, to obtain a hot first solution; mixing an X-containing anion source compound and a second solvent, to obtain a second solution; injecting the second solution into the hot first solution, to perform a reaction and obtain a reaction mixture; and subjecting the reaction mixture to post-treatment. The nanomaterial of the present disclosure can block 80% or more of UV rays, in particular, may change to a transparent dark color and reduce the transmittance under irradiation by strong light, whereas may restore colorless transparent state under irradiation by weak or non-strong light. Additionally, the present disclosure may have following features: a simple processing flow, low cost, high productivity, applicability in the industrial production, etc. |
| US11008218B2 |
Multilayered graphene dispersion, blackening agent for thermophysical property measurement, and mold release agent/lubricant for powder sintering
The present invention provides a multilayered graphene dispersion capable of instantaneously forming a thin uniform coating film containing multilayered graphene on the surface of a sample, a blackening agent for thermophysical property measurement excellent in a blackening effect, and a mold release agent/lubricant for powder sintering excellent in releasing and lubrication effects. The multilayered graphene dispersion of the present invention is characterized in that multilayered graphene is dispersed in a liquid phase containing an organic solvent and a liquefied gas. The blackening agent for thermophysical property measurement of the present invention is a blackening agent for forming a blackened film on the surface of a sample for thermophysical property measurement, and contains the multilayered graphene dispersion. The mold release agent/lubricant for powder sintering of the present invention is a mold release agent/lubricant for forming a separation layer between a sintering mold and a sintered body in powder sintering, and contains the multilayered graphene dispersion. |
| US11008216B2 |
Precise modifying method for fine particle dispersion liquid
A method for modifying a fine particle dispersion liquid has excellent dispersibility and dispersion stability. In this method for modifying a fine particle dispersion liquid having improved fine particle dispersibility, impurities included in an agglomeration of fine particles contained in the fine particle dispersion liquid are released into the dispersion liquid by applying physical energy to the agglomeration and performing dispersion processing for dispersion into particles that are smaller than the agglomeration of fine particles. The impurities are removed from the dispersion liquid by means of a removal unit provided with a filtration membrane before reagglomeration is caused by the impurities. |
| US11008215B2 |
Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) micro electro-mechanical (MEMS) microphone and method for fabricating the same
A complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. Firstly, a CMOS device including a semiconductor substrate, a first oxide insulation layer, a doped polysilicon layer, a second oxide insulation layer, a patterned polysilicon layer, and a metal wiring layer from bottom to top. The metal wiring layer is formed on the second oxide insulation layer. The patterned polysilicon layer includes undoped polysilicon. Then, a part of the metal wiring layer is removed to form a metal electrode and the semiconductor substrate is penetrated to have a chamber and expose the first oxide insulation layer, thereby forming a MEMS microphone. |
| US11008210B2 |
Fuel dispenser with fraud detecting breakaway valve assembly
A fuel dispenser includes a fuel nozzle configured to be connected to a vehicle fuel system, fuel piping configured to transfer fuel from at least one fuel storage tank associated with the fuel dispenser through the fuel nozzle into the vehicle fuel system, and a fraud detection valve apparatus. The fraud detection valve apparatus includes a cutoff valve configured to selectively prevent flow of fuel, a flow sensor configured to sense a flow of fuel, and processing circuity. The processing circuitry is configured to receive an indication of flow of fuel through the fuel flow control valve apparatus, determine an authorization status, and in response to a determination of no authorization during flow, cause the cutoff valve apparatus to close. |
| US11008207B2 |
Method of controlling artificial intelligent liquid dispensing apparatus
The present invention relates to a water dispensing device control method, which includes: a step of allowing a call word in a sound shape uttered from a user to be input into a microphone; a step of identifying the input call word in a sound identifying module and outputting guiding sound of identifying the call word through a speaker; a step of allowing the desired discharge water amount in the sound shape uttered from the user to be input into the microphone; a step of identifying the input desired water discharge amount in the sound identifying module and outputting guiding sound of identifying the water discharge amount through the speaker; a step of allowing a user to input a water discharge order; a step of allowing water discharge to be implemented while a water discharge valve is opened; and a step of allowing the water discharge to be finished while the water discharge valve is closed when the water discharge flow rate detected in a flow rate sensor reaches the input desired water discharge amount. |
| US11008205B2 |
Dispensing apparatus provided with a cooling unit
A cooling unit has (a) a cooling cartridge having (i) two foils sealed to one another along a perimeter area delimiting an inner area of the cartridge where a liquid pathway is defined between both foils, the liquid pathway making a fluid communication between an inlet and an outlet of the cooling cartridge; (ii) a web or mesh of material provided between both foils in the inner area of the cooling cartridge in the liquid pathway, the web or mesh of material has contact zones where the foils contact the web or mesh of material in the inner area of the cooling cartridge when the pressure reigning in the inner area equals ambient pressure; (b) a first cooling plate has a first surface and a second cooling plate has a second surface facing the first surface; (c) a cold source suitable for cooling said first and second surfaces, wherein the inner area of the cooling cartridge is positioned between both cooling surfaces; wherein the foils are not or only at distinct locations attached to the contact zones of the web or mesh material. |
| US11008202B2 |
Cart transport vessel
A cart transport vessel includes a fixed platform configured to hold at least one cart, a fixed ramp located adjacent to the fixed platform and a foldable ramp extension that is rotatably coupled to a front end of the fixed ramp. In an opened configuration, a first side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly and is in planar alignment with a planar top surface of the fixed ramp and an opposing second side of the foldable extension faces downwardly. In a closed configuration, the foldable ramp extension is rotated so that the first side of the foldable ramp extension faces downwardly and is in contact with the planar top surface of the ramp section and the opposing second side of the foldable ramp extension faces upwardly to provide a flat operator workspace area that is configured to be stood on by an operator. |
| US11008201B2 |
Automated rolling-jack for drive-on lifts
Techniques are disclosed for methods and systems for automating the operation of a rolling-jack system for the servicing of automotive vehicles. The rolling-jack(s) travel/transport between the runways of a drive-on lift. They have automated/motorized transportation, engagement and jacking power mechanisms. These mechanisms are controlled by a guidance system which guides/controls them for a fully automated operation. A number of technologies may be used for this purpose, including sensors onboard the vehicles and/or the drive-on lifts and/or the rolling-jacks and/or the service center. A computer vision pipeline may also be utilized to assist in the process. Machine learning may also be employed. Techniques are also extended to autonomous vehicles as well as interfacing with fleet management software. |
| US11008200B2 |
Floor jack chassis
A chassis member for a hydraulic floor jack having angled side frame members which have a curved upper surface and provide an inner wall attached to a rear side frame and an outer wall attached to a tapered surface of a caster support bracket. |
| US11008196B2 |
Blocking device
A blocking device (2) for blocking access to an door unlocking device (118) of an elevator system (102) comprises: an outer element (4), which is introducible into an access opening (30) providing access to the door unlocking device (118); and an inner element (6), which is introducible into the outer element (4). The inner element (6) is configured for bringing the blocking device (2) into a fixing configuration, in which the outer element (4) is fixedly engaged with the access opening (30), by introducing the inner element (6) into the outer element (4). |
| US11008195B2 |
Portable, powered collection system for flexible fluid hoses
The present invention relates generally to medical equipment, more particularly, the use of fluid hoses coupling tanks to cannulas, as part of medical gas therapy, such as oxygen therapy. The invention describes a collection system for managing excess flexible hose that a patient might need to wear for medical reasons such as home oxygen medical therapy. It comprises a non-spooling roller system attached to a receptacle for collecting excess hose into the receptacle and extraction from the receptacle, and a power system to power and control the roller system, and design features that optimize the collection and extraction. |
| US11008194B1 |
Portable rack for holding coils of windable material
A portable rack for holding windable material, such as cable or wire, includes two elongated leg sections which are joined together at the upper ends thereof for pivotal movement between a folded condition at which the lower ends of the leg sections are disposed adjacent one another and an unfolded condition at which the lower ends of the leg sections are in a spaced-apart relationship. A two-ended rod is attachable to one leg section so that each of the two ends of the rod is capable of supporting a coil of windable material directed thereover. In addition, a plate member is secured to one of the leg sections adjacent the upper end thereof and defines an abutment edge for limiting the movement of the lower ends of the leg sections further apart during an unfolding operation to a distance as measured between the lower ends of the leg sections when in the unfolded condition. |
| US11008193B2 |
Drive shaft for reusable paper core
A driveshaft for a reusable paper core includes a shaft body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a medial portion extending between the proximal end and the distal end. An outer periphery of the medial portion has a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The driveshaft includes one or more receptacles provided in an outer surface of the medial portion of the shaft body, a first bearing coupled with the distal end, a second bearing coupled with the proximal end, and one or more gear keys coupled with the proximal end. The one or more gear keys may be configured to transfer force from a rotating machine element to the driveshaft. |
| US11008192B2 |
Fiber bundle joining apparatus and fiber bundle joining method
A fiber bundle joining apparatus includes: a support table configured to hold a terminal end portion side of a first fiber bundle; a roller mechanism having a roller around which a leading end portion side of a second fiber bundle is capable of being wound; a movement mechanism configured to perform a first movement for moving the roller mechanism to the vicinity of the terminal end portion side of the first fiber bundle, and a second movement for further moving the roller mechanism on the terminal end portion side of the first fiber bundle to create a state where the leading end portion side of the second fiber bundle is stacked on the terminal end portion side of the first fiber bundle; and a thermocompression bonding mechanism configured to pressure-bond the first fiber bundle and the second fiber bundle. |
| US11008189B2 |
Parallel edge guides for sheet offset
A device for offsetting sheets as they are conveyed in a paper path toward a stacker includes a narrow channel mounted to a set of linked arms which when moved in a process direction (upstream-downstream) articulate in a cross process direction (inboard-outboard) to register the sheets at various locations for stacking or finish processing. The linked arms keep the channel parallel to the paper path at all times regardless of inboard-outboard offset. |
| US11008185B1 |
Systems and methods for actuation of fracking slurry boxes
A system for transporting a proppant for fracking may include a transport vehicle, a proppant container, a container clutch part, and a floating clutch part. The transport vehicle may include a carriage having forks for engaging fork pockets of the proppant container. The proppant container may house proppant releasable using a release gate and actuator. The container clutch part may be connected to the proppant container and configured to transfer rotational movement to the actuator. The floating clutch part may be connected to the carriage of the transport vehicle and configured to engage and selectively rotate the container clutch part when the forks engage the fork pockets. The forks and fork pockets vary in size which leads to a potential for misalignment between the container and floating clutch parts. The floating clutch part is vertically and laterally positionable to compensate for misalignments between the container and floating clutch parts. |
| US11008181B2 |
System for transferring substrate
A system for transferring a substrate may adjust a suction force to a suitable level. The system may include a work table, a picker, and a pressure measuring unit. The work table may include a work area for supporting the substrate. The picker may be disposed above the work table and may include a suction unit for providing the suction force. The pressure measuring unit may overlap the suction unit and may include a pressure-sensitive element for facilitating adjustment of the suction force. |
| US11008178B1 |
System, apparatus, and method for detecting a fault in a pusher shoe of a shoe sortation conveyor
A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned. |
| US11008177B2 |
Grain cart with automated unloading assistance
A control assembly provides autonomous control of various functions of a grain cart and/or provides guidance to an operator of the grain cart during the unloading of a grain cart. The control assembly collects input from one or more sensors including a speed sensor to monitor speed of a PTO that drives the unloading auger of the grain cart, a height sensor that measures the height of material discharged from the grain cart into a receptacle such as a grain truck, and/or a boundary sensors that measure lateral position of the grain cart relative to the receptacle or grain truck. Based on the input, the control assembly may vary the position of the discharge gate of the grain cart, or provide guidance to the operator to steer and position the grain cart relative to an adjacent grain truck. |
| US11008176B1 |
Slip roller conveyor
A slip roller conveyor utilizes slip rollers constructed of an interior sleeve formed of a relatively lower friction material combined with an exterior sleeve formed of a relatively more durable material that has relatively greater resistance to damage or wear, e.g., as may be caused by barrels or other abrasive objects to be conveyed. |
| US11008167B2 |
Order picking systems and methods using mobile robots
Robotic automation and methods described herein can be used to enhance the efficiencies of order fulfillment and inventory stowage processes. For example, this document describes the use of mobile robots in conjunction with a human order picker to pick and transport items for order fulfillment processes in an efficient manner. The described systems and methods allow the elimination of human labor particularly related to transporting saleable goods and similar items. Mobile robots take over many of the tasks related to transporting the picked items. Accordingly, the efficiency of the human order picker, as measured by the number of line items picked per hour for example, is greatly enhanced. |
| US11008164B2 |
Folding and unfolding space shelf
A folding space shelf has a lower backplane and an upper backplane that are connected by one or more hinges, and a pair of top crossbeams and a pair of upper stringers. Each top crossbeam has a first end hinged to an upper portion of the upper backplane and a second end rotatably connected to one of the pair of upper stringers. It further contains a pair of bottom crossbeams and a pair of bottom stringers. Each bottom crossbeam has a first end hinged to a lower portion of the lower backplane and a second end rotatably connected to one of the pair of bottom stringers. The folding space shelf also contains a pair of middle stringers, each having a first end connected to one of the pair of upper stringers and a second end hinged to one of the pair of the bottom stringers. |
| US11008158B2 |
Bag for enclosing a cushion
A bag for enclosing a cushion is disclosed. The bag comprises a tubular sleeve having first and second end pieces coupled to first and second longitudinal ends thereof, a plurality of reinforcing straps encircling a circumference of the tubular sleeve, and at least one handle extending between the plurality of reinforcing straps. The at least one handle is configured to lay flush against the tubular sleeve during shipping. Methods for packaging and shipping a cushion in the bag include roll packing a cushion into a cylindrical shape, disposing the cushion in a compressed form into the bag, and shipping the bag to a customer without inserting the bag in any other container. Methods of unpacking the cushion from the bag includes uncoupling the first end piece from the tubular sleeve, opening the tubular sleeve along a longitudinal length thereof, and unrolling the compressed cushion to an expanded form. |
| US11008155B2 |
Double-walled container
A double container includes an outer layer body constituting an outer shell; an inner layer body including an upper opening communicating with a containing space, accommodated in the outer layer body, and deformable to undergo volume reduction; an inside plug including a tubular wall extending toward the containing space, a spherical body serving as a valve body being disposed inside the tubular wall; and a dispensing plug fitted to a mouth portion of the outer layer body and including a dispensing tube connected to the tubular wall. The tubular wall includes an inclined wall having a diameter decreasing toward the containing space and configured to abut against the spherical body over an entire circumference and including a protruding wall protruding from the inclined wall to the containing space. The protruding wall includes a liquid holding member holding a pool of liquid medium of the content formed below the spherical body. |
| US11008154B2 |
Insulating bottle cover
An insulating cover for beverage bottles is formed by cutting, folding, and sewing a unitary, flexible sheet of insulating material such as a laminate of fabric and neoprene foam. Following sewing, the cover is turned inside out so that the stitching is hidden inside the cover. The sheet is shaped in the cutting stage so that the cover includes a portion that surrounds a part of the neck of the bottle, and a web that extends across and covers substantially the entire bottom surface of the bottle. The bottle is inserted into the cover through one of two openings on opposite sides of the web. |
| US11008150B2 |
Storage container
A storage container includes: a storage portion having a rectangular bottom portion, a side wall, and a hollow region; positioning members positioning a rectangular plate-like structural body inside the hollow region; positioning members positioning a rectangular plate-like structural body inside the hollow region; and grooves formed in the storage portion, each of the grooves being formed in the inner side surface at an inner corner of the bottom surface, and two of the grooves being formed at two inner corners adjacent to each other. Each of the positioning members is detachably fitted into the storage portion into corresponding one of grooves. Each of the positioning members includes a joint member in contact with one of the grooves and a contact member detachably fitted into each other. The contact member includes an engaged portion, a contact portion, and an intervening portion integrally formed with the contact portion. |
| US11008148B2 |
Inflatable container for transporting a biopharmaceutical fluid and system and method implementing such a container
Disclosed is a container for transporting a biopharmaceutical fluid, the container including a leak-tight wall having an outer portion and an inner portion, the outer portion and the inner portion delimiting between them an intermediate space that may be inflated under pressure with an inflation gas, the container being adapted to be alternately in: a non-inflated state in which the container is empty of pressurized inflation gas; an inflated state in which the wall of the container is inflated and delimits an internal cavity adapted to contain the biopharmaceutical fluid. The wall includes a peripheral lateral wall around the internal cavity, the peripheral lateral wall being completely rigid or semi-rigid when the container is in the inflated state so as to ensure a protection of the biopharmaceutical fluid. |
| US11008147B2 |
Security packaging
A security packaging provides a structure for providing evidence of package tampering. The packaging includes a first panel having an opening, and a foil label at least partially overlaying the opening and at least partially adhered to an insert member. Upon separation of the insert member from the packaging, at least a portion of the foil label is separated from the foil label thereby leaving a visual void in the opening indicating that the separation has occurred. |
| US11008142B2 |
Lid and scoop for a container
A lid and scoop assembly for a container is disclosed. |
| US11008140B2 |
Cap coupled to a container
The invention relates to a cap designed to be coupled to the neck of a container. The cap comprises an inner body and an outer body coupled around the inner body, the rotation of the outer body causing same to move in an axial direction with respect to the inner body. The inner body comprises a peripheral skirt having a lower part split into a plurality of feet. The feet comprise outer surfaces that form a frustoconical shape with a sloped generatrix converging upwards, and inner surfaces with projections that delimit a circular hollow. The cap also comprises a sealing device for preventing the rotation of the outer body with respect to the inner body. |
| US11008137B2 |
Adjustable container
An adjustable container for foods or beverages. The adjustable container includes an assembly that can be adjusted, both vertically and horizontally, to hold any of a range of different sizes, shapes, or amounts of foods or beverages. The assembly of the adjustable container can be incorporated into a pot, a pan, a bowl, a cup, a plate, or another container, for selectively controlling an area or a volume of the container. The adjustable container includes a small form factor that can be easily transported and stored in a limited space. |
| US11008132B1 |
Packaging for shoes
A single piece of material that changes from a cuboid to a wedge includes a central panel bounded by four creases and four sidewall panels extending therefrom, respectively. A fold-over panel extends from the second sidewall panel. The third and fourth sidewall panels each define first and second portions sharing a crease angled from the respective third or fourth crease. The central panel, fold-over panel, and sidewall panels define the top, bottom, and sides of the cuboid, respectively, with an interior label. In the wedge: the second sidewall panel and the first portions extend downward from the central panel, the second portions are folded inward from the first portions, the central panel overlies and is inclined at the angle with respect to the fold-over panel, which is attached to the first sidewall panel, and the label is exterior. Each crease is pre-formed in the piece. |
| US11008131B2 |
Vessel with folded dam
A vessel has an inner flap and an outer flap that fold across a base of the vessel to form a cover. The inner flap includes a dam tab along the outer edge of the inner flap. When the inner flap is folded down, the free edge of this tab contacts the wall of the vessel and bends upward forming a “folded edge” dam. This folded edge dam can either be one segment or be made of two or more segments divided by one or more V-shaped cuts to allow each segment to fold down and fit together seamlessly. A restrictive channel is formed by the outer and inner flaps together with the “folded edge” dam, which is present in-between the outer and inner flaps. |
| US11008126B2 |
Vacuum sealing device
A vacuum sealing device includes a sealing base and a sealing cover arranged on the sealing base, the sealing base is also provided with a push-pull assembly for pushing and pulling the sealing cover; the push-pull assembly includes two piston cylinders disposed at both ends of the sealing base, a piston assembly disposed within the piston cylinder and pivoted to said sealing cover, and a pneumatic assembly disposed in the sealing base and pushed the piston assembly to reciprocate within the piston cylinder. The vacuum sealing device solves the trouble that the original mechanical structure needs to close and open the seal cover manually, thus realizing automatically vacuum sealing functions, it releases hands and greatly increases the convenience of operation. |
| US11008123B2 |
Manual binding tool
A manual binding tool has a first operating part opposite a handle unit and is capable of shifting positions relative to the tool body. A tightening mechanism pulls a second end in the lengthwise direction of the cable tie band part relative to a head part via operation of the first operating part. A holding mechanism holds the second end in the lengthwise direction of the band part pulled by the tightening mechanism to prevent a return movement. Second operating parts are provided to shift positions relative to the tool body. A fastening mechanism secures the second end of the band part in response to the operation of the second operating parts. Third operating parts are provided to shift positions relative to the tool body. A cutting mechanism cuts the second end of the band part in the lengthwise direction in response to the operation of the third operating parts. |
| US11008121B2 |
Space body
A space body has at least two space modules which can be interchangeably connected to one another. At least one closable connection opening is in each case provided on the space modules, via which a passage is produced when the space modules are connected. Furthermore, at least one coupling device connects in each case the space modules to one another. A supply interface is provided for coupling a supply line of the space modules. |
| US11008118B2 |
Airspeed measurement system
A technique enables horizontal measurement of the airspeed of a low-speed flight vehicle. An airspeed measurement system is for a low-speed flight vehicle, and includes a flow sensor that measures an airspeed along at least two axes in a horizontal direction during flight of the low-speed flight vehicle. |
| US11008117B1 |
Flight deck display station with split keyboard
Systems and methods for enabling a user (e.g., a pilot) to input information to a computer at a flight deck display station using both a split keyboard and a touch screen. The split keyboard provides space in front of the touch-screen display device, which space is available for a pilot to use as an arm or wrist rest while manually interacting with the touch screen. For example, the split keyboard may be mounted to a shelf having an empty central or middle portion in front of the touch-screen display device. The split keyboard concept entails placing one keypad on one side and another keypad on the other side of the empty middle shelf portion, both keypads being communicatively to the keyboard controller of the computer that controls the display device. The open space between the keypads may also be used for meal trays or tablet computers. |
| US11008116B2 |
Gas turbine auxiliary power unit
A gas turbine engine includes a supply air conduit fluidly connected to an inlet of a combustion chamber to convey supply air to the combustion chamber, an exhaust conduit fluidly connected to an exit of the combustion chamber to convey exhaust gases away from the combustion chamber, and a recuperator defining a first flow path and a second flow path therethrough, the second flow path being in heat transfer communication with the first flow path, the first flow path defining part of the supply air conduit, the second flow path defining part of the exhaust conduit. Methods of operating the engine are also provided. |
| US11008109B2 |
Aircraft ice protection systems
Ice protection systems for aircraft, and methods of their manufacture, where the ice protection system includes a metallic substance applied to a nonconductive substructure of the external skin portion at a leading edge of an aircraft, an electrical power source, and a conductor circuit electrically connecting the power source across the metallic substance. In particular, the metallic substance may be applied to a nonconductive substructure on an annular inlet surface of an aircraft nacelle lip skin, and a power source can be electrically connected across the metallic substance. |
| US11008106B2 |
Seat device, particularly aircraft seat device
A seat device, particularly aircraft seat device, includes at least one head-support module, which device has a central cushion unit and at least one lateral cushion unit, wherein the lateral cushion unit is supported movably relative to the central cushion unit. |
| US11008105B2 |
Aircraft seat
A seat is disclosed. The seat comprises a moveable seat carriage having a seat pan and a seat back supported thereon. The seat also comprises a seat base supporting the moveable seat carriage thereupon and a support member moveable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, wherein a first end of the support member is coupled to the moveable seat carriage and a second end of the support member is coupled to the seat base. The seat also comprises an actuator to move the moveable seat carriage relative to the seat base to thereby transition the seat between an upright and a reclined position, with the movement of the seat carriage driving the support member between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration, wherein the support member stiffens the seat as the seat transitions away from the upright to the reclined position and while in the reclined position. |
| US11008104B2 |
System for controlling an aircraft passenger seat unit
An aircraft device includes at least one control and/or regulation unit which is configured for controlling an aircraft passenger seat unit, and of a PED in which at least one operating program is stored, wherein the control and/or regulation unit is configured to receive control signals from the PED for controlling the aircraft passenger seat unit. |
| US11008098B2 |
Systems and methods for adjusting UAV trajectory
A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a first user interface configured to receive a first user input and a second user interface configured to receive a second user input. The first user input provides one or more instructions to effect an autonomous flight of the UAV. The second user input provides one or more instructions to modify the autonomous flight of the UAV, The autonomous flight includes a flight towards a target. |
| US11008096B1 |
Redundancy management for rotor systems with individual blade control
A method and system for redundancy management of an individual blade controller rotor system is provided. The blade controller rotor system has a control computer in a stationary frame and multiple blade controllers in a rotary frame. Each of the blade controllers corresponds to a blade of a rotor system. A slip ring interfaces the stationary frame and the rotary frame. Data is transferred, via the slip ring, between each blade controller and the control computer. Each blade controller accepts and transmits information, including historical blade positions, from the other blade controllers. Each blade controller can determine a valid position for its blade based on a historical position of another blade. |
| US11008092B2 |
Compact design of a liquid inertia vibration elimination system
A piston for use in a liquid inertia vibration elimination (“LIVE”) system. The piston includes a port that extends from a first end of the piston to an opposite second end of the piston, wherein a length of the port is longer than a length between the first and second ends of the piston. |
| US11008085B2 |
Trolling motor steering assembly with stall prevention
A trolling motor assembly is provided for attachment to a watercraft. The trolling motor assembly includes a steering assembly having a stepper motor with motor current feedback to prevent stall of the stepper motor during steering of the trolling motor. The stepper motor, which rotates the shaft to which the primary trolling motor is coupled to change the direction of thrust in accordance with a steering command, is dynamically controlled utilizing motor current feedback to change the speed of the stepper motor to adapt to the load conditions on the steering assembly. The feedback control can enable operation of the stepper motor at increased RPMs under relatively low load conditions, while preventing stalls by adjusting the drive signal to decrease the speed of the stepper motor in response to increased loads. |
| US11008081B2 |
Underwater drone with capacity of fishing, rapidly moving and wireless remote control
An underwater drone is disclosed. The underwater drone includes a horizontal propeller module and a vertical propeller module to respectively provide a drone body with a horizontal proceeding force and a vertical lifting or diving force. The underwater drone includes a horizontal channel and a vertical channel, which allow the water to pass through for reducing resistance when the underwater drone moves forwards, upwards or downwards. The underwater drone is equipped with a buoy member with an antenna portion of a communication module disposed therein. The underwater drone is equipped with the fishing device, the fish finding device and the image capturing module. Therefore, the underwater drone is capable of fishing, rapidly moving and wireless remote control. |
| US11008080B1 |
Electronic device and system and method for diving
A control method of an electronic device system for diving is provided. The control method includes steps of sending a positioning request signal to the slave device; receiving a feedback signal sent by the slave device, the feedback signal is generated by the slave device responding to the positioning request signal, the feedback signal includes water pressure data; according to the time difference between the sending time of the positioning request signal and the receiving time of the feedback signal, and the signal transmission speed, the relative distance with the slave device is calculated; obtaining the relative direction between the slave device and the master device according to the incoming direction of the feedback signal received by the ultrasonic receiver; calculating the relative depth with the slave device according to the water pressure data in the feedback signal. Furthermore, an electronic device and system for diving are also provided. |
| US11008079B1 |
Devices, systems, and methods for aligning a boat skeleton to form a boat hull
Disclosed herein is an alignment system which is tractable by amateur boat builders and flat-packable for shipping, to assist such builders in assembling plate-based boat hulls free from hull skin warping, such system comprised of (a) longitudinal and transverse skeleton elements, such elements employing half-lap or similar joints and (b) an alignment jig comprised of a horizontal plate with intruded deep slots corresponding to the thickness and location of upper edges of the skeleton elements. The jig is set atop a planar surface (i.e., concrete floor or worktable), with the slots facing upwards. The skeleton elements are inverted, mated with each other at the half-lap joints, and inserted into the slots in the plate jig. The slots and the skeleton joints work together to maintain precise location and rotation of all skeleton elements, such that the edges of the freestanding skeleton present a developable arc for hull skin panel installation. |
| US11008078B2 |
Floating and manoeuvrable hull washing and cleaning plant for ships
A floating and maneuverable hull washing and cleaning plant for ships, includes cleaning and washing means submerged below the water level and operating against the hull, propulsion members for moving the plant in the engagement and washing against the hull in its length, members for controlling and changing the buoyancy displacement of the plant with control of the immersion level; a basin with side walls within which the cleaning and washing means are positioned, the cleaning and washing means being arranged in said basin and brought into contact with the hull during the cleaning with the control of the plant floating and of the position of the support members of the cleaning and washing means with respect to the basin itself; and guiding members for engaging and positioning the ship during the treatment. |
| US11008070B2 |
Mid-line tensioner
A mooring apparatus (50) comprising a guide portion (55) for guiding a portion of a first mooring line (60), an arrangement (65) for connecting or coupling the apparatus (50) to a second mooring line (70), and a lock (75) or lock means. The guide portion (55) is moveably connected to the arrangement, and the lock is connected to, attached to or provided on the arrangement. A system (250) for tensioning a mooring line, the system comprising the mooring apparatus (50) and the first mooring line (60) and/or the second mooring line (70). A method of tensioning a mooring line, wherein the method comprises providing the system for tensioning a mooring line, and the method further comprises applying a pulling force to a first portion of a first mooring line (60) in a direction away from the apparatus (50). |
| US11008065B2 |
Bicycle sprocket arrangement
A bicycle sprocket arrangement comprises a largest sprocket, a smallest sprocket, and a plurality of intermediate sprockets. A first quotient is obtained if a total tooth-space number of the large sprocket is divided by a half of the tooth-space number difference. The first quotient is an even number with respect to all sprockets of the plurality of intermediate sprockets. A second quotient is obtained if the total tooth-space number of the small sprocket is divided by a half of the tooth-space number difference. The second quotient is an even number with respect to all sprockets of the plurality of intermediate sprockets excluding a largest intermediate sprocket of the plurality of intermediate sprockets. |
| US11008060B1 |
Vertical bike stand
A vertical bike stand contains: a base, a coupling column, a guide groove, and a positioning rack. The positioning rack includes a toothed section, and the support tube includes a channel. A holder is arranged on the support tube and is configured to close the channel and includes two prongs and a recess. A fixer is fitted on the support tube and is rotatably connected with a connector. The connector includes a shaft rotatably connected with the fixer, a press tab extending from an upper end of the connector, an operation portion extending outward from the press tab, an orientation segment extending into the guide groove from a lower end of the connector, and a paw extending from the orientation segment and configured to engage with the toothed section. The orientation segment is pushed by a first resilient element to fix in the fixer. |
| US11008059B2 |
Mounting system for tool-free mounting of a centre console in a motor vehicle
An installation system for toolless installation of a central console in a motor vehicle is provided. The system includes a front fixing region on the central console and a front fixing region on a vehicle-side instrument panel, which engage one-into-the-other in an interference-fit manner in an intended installation position of the central console, a rear fixing region on the central console and a rear fixing region on a vehicle-side support, which with shifting of the central console in a predetermined installation direction directed toward the instrument panel, engage one-into-the-other even before reaching the intended installation position and fix the central console to the support transversely to the installation direction, wherein at least one central fixing region on the central console and at least one central fixing region on the vehicle-side support include respective toothings. |
| US11008058B2 |
System for transferring rotational, mechanical motion into sinusoidal wave-like motion
The present invention relates to a device and method for transferring rotational, mechanical motion into sinusoidal wave-like motion. The device comprises at least one motor, generating rotational movement around a first Cartesian axis; an elongated rod, curved in the form of a helix, substantially aligned along said first Cartesian axis, and rotated by the at least one motor; a surface comprised of discrete, connected hollow elements, wherein: (i) the curved rod is interlaced within the said discrete hollow elements, such that the surface is undulated, and the rotation of the curved rod dynamically changes the surface's shape, moving the discrete hollow elements along a second perpendicular Cartesian axis, thus creating a wave like motion; (ii) the width of each said discrete hollow element is slightly larger than the diameter of the helix-shaped rod, so as while rotating, the elongated rod is freely movable within the cavity of the discrete hollow elements, along the third perpendicular Cartesian axis; (iii) the said surface interacts with the surrounding medium or base-surface upon-which the device is moving, wherein said interaction is generated by said wave-like motion, such that the said interaction creates a propelling force that drives said device forward or backward along the said first Cartesian axis. |
| US11008052B2 |
Air guiding device for a motor vehicle
An air guiding device for a motor vehicle includes a rear wing, a wing supporting device configured to secure the rear wing and to forward forces which act on the rear wing, and connecting components configured to connect the rear wing and the wing supporting device to one another. A first of the connecting components is configured as a trough-shaped receiving device on the rear wing and/or the wing supporting device. A second of the connecting components which interacts with the first connecting component is configured as a hammer component on the other of the rear wing and/or the wing supporting device. The hammer component has a hammer handle and a hammer head which is connected to the hammer handle, extends transversely with respect thereto, and is received in the trough-shaped receiving device. |
| US11008044B2 |
Vehicle panel and manufacturing method thereof
A panel to be arranged in a vehicle body includes a reinforcing inner panel made of metal and formed by press molding, and a thickening part to partially thicken the reinforcing inner panel by a thickening process. The reinforcing inner panel includes a first surface, a second surface, and a surface edge between the first surface and the second surface, along which the thickening part is provided. |
| US11008040B2 |
Vehicle chassis for an electrically powered vehicle
A chassis for an electrically powered vehicle including a front wheel suspension and a rear wheel suspension each having longitudinal control arms arranged on both sides and a torsion spring actively connected to the longitudinal control arms. The chassis includes a battery housing receiving a propulsion battery. A front transverse carrier extends between the respective longitudinal control arms of the front wheel suspension and a rear transverse carrier extends between the respective longitudinal control arms of the rear wheel suspension. The respective transverse carriers are rigidly connected to the battery housing and couple the longitudinal control arms and the torsion spring. |
| US11008035B1 |
All-terrain accessorized stroller apparatus
An all-terrain accessorized stroller apparatus for all season and weather capable stroller includes a set of wheels and a pair of handles coupled to a stroller frame. A console that has a pair of handle clamps and a console body is coupled to the pair of handles. A pair of skis is selectively engageable with the set of wheels. A ski rack and a pair of seat supports are coupled to the stroller frame. A child seat that can be in a forward or alternative backward position is selectively engaged with the pair of seat supports. A canopy and a tray are coupled to the child seat. |
| US11008028B2 |
Friction end-of-car cushioning assembly
An assembly that includes a housing with a chamber formed within a bore of the housing. The assembly further includes a center shaft disposed at least partially within the bore of the housing. The chamber includes a backing wedge, a sliding wedge, and a load spring. The sliding wedge is positioned to apply a force onto an angled contact surface of the backing wedge. The sliding wedge is also positioned to apply a frictional force to a rod portion of the center shaft. The load spring is compressed between a contact surface of the chamber and a contact surface of the sliding wedge. The load spring is positioned to apply a compressive force onto the contact surface of sliding wedge toward the angled contact surface of the backing wedge. |
| US11008027B2 |
Railroad car truck with warp restraints
A railroad car truck including a first side frame, a second side frame, a bolster, and a plurality of warp restraints that are configured to prevent warping of the bolster relative to the side frames. |
| US11008021B2 |
Manual mode training system
A manual mode training system for a vehicle having a manual transmission or a “manual mode” transmission controlled by a paddle shifter. The system includes a sensor to obtain force and position information from a foot pedal of the vehicle, and a processor to receive the information. Based on the information, the processor may predict an intended vehicle response, determine an appropriate gear to achieve the intended vehicle response, and notify a driver, through a haptic feedback mechanism, how to shift the transmission of the vehicle to reach the appropriate gear. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein. |
| US11008019B2 |
Alert apparatus of vehicle
An alert apparatus of a vehicle generates an alert to a driver when an object is a target alert object that is is an object that is present in one of predetermined areas around the vehicle and that has object distance equal to or shorter than a first distance threshold. The alert apparatus sets each one or more of said predetermined areas to a high level alert area based on a current shift range, and set each of the rest of said predetermined areas to a low level alert area. |
| US11008014B2 |
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle weight information based on ride height
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle weight information based on ride height are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a weight calculator to determine a relationship between ride height information and weight of a vehicle and a compensation calculator to adjust the relationship based on compensation factors and calculate vehicle weight information for the vehicle based on the adjusted relationship, the compensation factors based on vehicle sensor data. The example apparatus further includes a calculation adjustor to adjust the vehicle weight information calculation of the weight calculator or the compensation calculator based on driver behavior. |
| US11008010B2 |
Apparatus for controlling lane change of vehicle, system having the same and method thereof
An apparatus for controlling a lane change of a vehicle may include: a processor determining whether a condition of interrupting a lane change procedure occurs, during controlling the lane change. In particular, when the condition of interrupting the lane change procedure is satisfied, the processor determines whether to interrupt the lane change procedure or whether to return the vehicle to an original lane to control the vehicle depending on a result of the determinations. The apparatus further includes a storage to store the result determined by the processor. |
| US11008006B2 |
Driving assist system and driving assist method
Provided is a driving assist system which includes an own vehicle velocity sensor, an adjacent vehicle velocity sensor, and a control device and where the control device makes constant velocity travelling by causing a velocity of an own vehicle to fall within a constant velocity range between a lower limit value and an upper limit value set based on a target velocity and, when the own vehicle travels on a passing lane and an adjacent vehicle travels on a cruising lane, if a relative velocity of the adjacent vehicle to the own vehicle falls within a set range, the control device performs speed-up adjustment to increase the velocity of the own vehicle in a range up to the upper limit value. |
| US11008005B2 |
Vehicle travel control apparatus
A vehicle travel control apparatus configured to control an actuator for driving a vehicle with a self-driving capability so that the vehicle follows a forward vehicle in front of the vehicle. The vehicle travel control apparatus includes a travel state detector configured to detect a traveling state of the forward vehicle, and an electric control unit having a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is configured to perform determining whether the forward vehicle is cruising based on the traveling condition detected by the travel state detector, and controlling the actuator so that the vehicle travels in a normal mode, when it is determined that the forward vehicle is not cruising, and the vehicle follows the forward vehicle in a cruise mode with a fuel economy performance or quietness higher than in the normal mode, when the forward vehicle is cruising. |
| US11008003B2 |
Device for making safe a stationary vehicle in the presence of a risk of collision from the rear
A safety device (DS) equips a first vehicle (V1) comprising analysis means (MA1-MA2) suitable for analyzing its environment. This device (DS) comprises control means (MC) designed, when the first vehicle (V1) is stationary and has its contact open, and in the presence of a risk of collision of the first vehicle (V1) by a second vehicle (V2) travelling behind it, to determine whether there exists in this analysed environment at least one empty zone (ZV1) accessible by the first vehicle (V1), and, in the affirmative, to determine for the latter (V1) a trajectory in this empty zone (ZV1) suitable at least for limiting the consequences of this collision, and then to trigger a displacement of the first vehicle (V1) according to this determined trajectory. The device considers the presence of a third vehicle (V3) travelling on another lane (VC3), in the environment of the first vehicle. |
| US11008001B2 |
Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, and storage medium
A vehicle control device (100) includes a deceleration controller (110) that operates according to an operation of an occupant of a vehicle or on the basis of a result of detecting a state of the occupant, and performs at least control of decelerating the vehicle, and a lane change controller (150) that causes the vehicle to change a lane independently of a steering operation of the occupant of the vehicle, and at least a part of the control of the deceleration controller is restricted when an operation condition of the deceleration controller and an operation condition of the lane change controller are satisfied at the same time. |
| US11007993B2 |
Brake pump for vehicles
A brake pump for vehicles having a pump body and an actuation device, operatively associated with the pump body. The actuation device being operable to generate a braking. A piston is housed inside a housing of the pump body, the piston being operable by the actuation device to vary the pressure of a brake fluid in a braking system to which the brake pump belongs, to generate the braking. The brake pump also has a switch group and an auxiliary actuation element. |
| US11007990B2 |
Valve of a piston pump having a two-part closing body
A valve of a piston pump for a vehicle brake system having a closing body which is resiliently preloaded against a sealing seat. The closing body is formed in two parts with a damping piston and a closing element inserted therein. The damping piston is axially displaceably guided in a cylindrical piston guide. At least one flow channel is provided between the damping piston and the piston guide. The at least one flow channel is configured such that fluid can flow around the damping piston in the longitudinal direction thereof through the at least one flow channel. |
| US11007989B2 |
Brake control apparatus for vehicle
Disclosed is a brake control apparatus which starts ABS control on the basis of slip ratio speed and which reduces a variation in the slip ratio at the time of start of the ABS control. A brake ECU computes a braking stiffness BS** in a linearly increasing region of a μ-S characteristic, and computes a slip ratio speed reference value dSref**/dt by dividing a changing speed dFxc**/dt of braking force of a wheel by the braking stiffness BS**. The brake ECU computes, as a slip ratio speed threshold, a value ((dSref**/dt)+dSn) by adding a slip ratio speed noise offset value dSn to the slip ratio speed reference value dSref**/dt and starts ABS control when the slip ratio speed dSc**/dt of the wheel exceeds the slip ratio speed threshold. |
| US11007981B2 |
Wiper blade
A wiper blade is presented having a wiper strip, a primary frame, and a pair of secondary frames. The primary frame having a connection device capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm disposed on a top side of the primary frame, and a connection structure disposed, on opposite ends of the primary frame. The pair of secondary frame, each have a central pivot connection portion and two leg portions extending from the central pivot connection portion, a pivot structure disposed on the central pivot connection portion of the secondary frames wherein the pivot structure of the secondary frames are connected to the connection structures on the ends of the primary frame. A wiper blade is also presented having a wiper strip, a force distribution structure having opposite ends, and a cover. |
| US11007979B1 |
Vehicle theft detection
A vehicle theft detection system uses data from a GPS vehicle tracking unit, information regarding previous driving behavior of the authorized driver, and integration with a smartphone application to determine the likelihood that a vehicle has been stolen. |
| US11007978B2 |
Vehicular illumination system with reconfigurable display element
A vehicular illumination system includes an illumination module disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle. The illumination module includes a reconfigurable display element and a light source operable to emit light. When the light source is operated, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the illumination module projects an icon established by the reconfigurable display element. The reconfigurable display element is reconfigurable to form the icon responsive to one of (i) a user selection of an icon and (ii) programming of the reconfigurable display element for an icon. When the light source is operated, light emitted by the light source passes through the reconfigurable display element and the illumination module projects the icon of the reconfigurable display element onto a surface exterior of the equipped vehicle. |
| US11007972B2 |
Multi-pull latch and lock systems for compartment closure assemblies of motor vehicles
Disclosed are lock mechanisms for latch assemblies of vehicle compartment hoods, methods for making or using such lock mechanisms, and motor vehicles equipped with a multi-pull latch and lock system for releasably locking a hood assembly. A lock mechanism includes a gear that couples a closure latch to a latch release mechanism. The gear moves between a latched position, whereat the closure latch secures the closure in a closed position, and an unlatched position, whereat the gear transfers activation forces from the release mechanism to disengage the closure latch from the closure. A pawl is movable between a locked position, whereat the pawl engages and locks the gear in the latched position, and an unlocked position, whereat the pawl disengages the gear. An actuator is operatively engaged with a vehicle door to automatically move the pawl to the unlocked position responsive to movement of the door to an open position. |
| US11007971B2 |
Side airbag including spacer chamber
An assembly includes a seatback having an upright frame member and a side airbag mounted to the upright frame member. The side airbag is inflatable to an inflated position. The side airbag includes a forward chamber and a spacer chamber adjacent each other and substantially fluidly separated from each other in the inflated position. At least one inflator is in fluid communication with the forward chamber and the spacer chamber. |
| US11007969B2 |
One-piece woven airbag
The invention relates to a one-piece woven airbag, in particular for vehicle restraint systems, with an upper fabric and a lower fabric which are joined together in a single-ply seam area forming the border of the airbag, with tether threads which are woven partially into the upper fabric and partially into the lower fabric and float there between over a defined length, which is characterized by upper limiting threads which are woven into the upper fabric and/or lower limiting threads which are woven into the lower fabric, the limiting threads between upper fabric and lower fabric floating over a defined number of floating tether threads and being attached to attachment points of their fabric layer. |
| US11007967B2 |
Front airbag for a vehicle occupant
A front airbag (10) for a vehicle occupant (12), especially a passenger airbag, comprises a contact panel (22) facing the vehicle occupant (12) in the inflated state, wherein in the interior of the airbag at the contact panel (22) first tensile means (32) are arranged which in portions retain the contact panel (22) in the inflated state of the airbag (10) and are disposed so that the contact panel (22) forms a side bulge on at least one of its two lateral edges and forms plural central bulges between the lateral edges which central bulges are smaller in cross-section than the at least one side bulge. At least a second tensile means (38) is disposed so that the contact panel (22) forms an upper bulge (36) which substantially extends in the transverse vehicle direction (y) and, with respect to a vertical vehicle axis (z), is disposed above the central bulges. |
| US11007966B2 |
Head protecting airbag device
An airbag includes an annular attachment portion having an opening portion through which a bracket can be inserted and which is open in a substantially square shape. A case includes a protective ring portion having an opening through which the bracket can be inserted and which protects the annular attachment portion. The protective ring portion includes a corner cover portion that covers areas of front and rear corner portions on an upper edge side of an inner peripheral edge of the opening portion. |
| US11007963B2 |
Work vehicle having ROPS
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body frame extending in a vehicle body front/rear direction, a front wheel unit and a rear wheel unit attached to the vehicle body frame, a driver's seat disposed upwardly of the vehicle body frame, a ROPS and and an operational tool operable by a driver seated at the driver's seat. The ROPS includes a pair of left and right lower portions fixed to the vehicle body frame and an upper portion supported to the lower portions to be pivotable between a vertical posture and a horizontal posture about a pivot shaft extending in a vehicle body transverse direction, an actuator unit for generating power, and an operational mechanism configured to pivot the upper portion with using the power. The actuator is controlled by the operational tool. |
| US11007962B2 |
Structural tube connection device for a vehicle roll over protection system
A vehicle roll over protection system with at least one hoop member, longitudinal member, and connection device. The connection device couples the longitudinal member to the hoop member and includes first and second side plates that are fixedly attached on opposing sides of the hoop member in a substantially parallel arrangement to define a channel between the first and second side plates. Each side plate includes a cut-out that forms a cradle. The longitudinal member is received in the cradle. One or more wing plates are fixed to the longitudinal member. The wing plate(s) are received in the channel between the first and second side plates such that the first and second side plates act as displacement limiting features that limit the displacement of the longitudinal member relative to the hoop member in multiple directions. |
| US11007961B2 |
Deployable vehicle assembly
An assembly includes a seat. The assembly includes a bin adjacent the seat and defining a chamber having an open top. The assembly includes an uninflatable member having a front and a rear and above the open top, the uninflatable member movable to an elevated position with the front and the rear spaced from the bin. |
| US11007960B1 |
Restraint systems and restraint system methods
Passenger restraint systems are provided. The restraint systems can include: a passenger seat supported by a frame; a restraint bar pivotably attached to the frame; and at least one piston operably engaged between the restraint bar and the frame. Restraint system pistons are provided. The pistons can include: a central chamber housing a piston head and rod; a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the central chamber; and at least one electromechanical valve operable between an open and a closed position. Methods for restraining a passenger within a seat are also provided. |
| US11007957B2 |
Bumper structural body
A bumper structural body (100) includes a bumper reinforcement (10), energy absorbing members (30a, 30b), and intermediate members (50a, 50b). The sloped sections (12a, 12b) of the bumper reinforcement (10) are connected to the energy absorbing members (30a, 30b) and the intermediate members (50a, 50b). The intermediate members (50a, 50b) are each formed in a quadrilateral by connecting a first portion (51) contacting the energy absorbing member (30a, 30b), a second portion (52) contacting the bumper reinforcement (10), and portions connecting the first portion (51) and the second portion (52). |
| US11007956B2 |
Bumper arrangement for the front region of a passenger car
A bumper arrangement of a passenger car has an upper and a lower load path. A spring element is provided on the transverse support of the lower load path, which, in the event of a collision of a pedestrian with the passenger car, exerts an additional force on the lower leg of the pedestrian, so as to support the movement of the pedestrian in the direction of the front hood of the passenger car. |
| US11007955B2 |
Low pressure generator with electrical assembly for gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine and methods of operation include a low pressure electric motor-generator having an electrical assembly for electrical connection. |
| US11007952B2 |
Magnet fastener assembly and base therefor with relatively rigid upstanding doghouse on a relatively flexible support
A magnet fastener assembly includes a base, a magnet carrier held in the base and a magnet held in the magnet carrier. The base includes a one-piece body having an upstanding doghouse on a support. The support is made from a first material and the doghouse is made from a second material. The first material has more flexibility than the second material and the second material has a greater rigidity than the first material. |
| US11007951B1 |
Mounting assembly
Mounting a device to a horizontal surface of a transport vehicle is achieved by connecting a latch post assembly to the horizontal surface and a receiver assembly to the device. The latch post assembly and the receiver assembly may then be mated together creating multiple zones of frictional contact and positive retention force preventing inadvertent decoupling of the latch post assembly and the receiver assembly. |
| US11007950B2 |
Mounting base, and vehicle glass with mounting base
A mounting base for mounting in-vehicle components on an interior side of a vehicle glass, comprising a mirror base for mounting a rear-view mirror, and a component base for mounting an in-vehicle component other than the rear-view mirror is provided. The mirror base and the component base are each at least partially exposed on a mounting surface side of the vehicle glass. The mirror base is fixed to the component base, and formed of a material having a modulus of longitudinal elasticity greater than a modulus of longitudinal elasticity of the component base. |
| US11007949B2 |
Collapsible folding truck trunk
A collapsible trunk for use with a vehicle having a wheel well. The trunk comprises a base wall and a side wall pivotally connected thereto. The side wall extends from the base wall and terminates at an upper edge. The side wall and base wall collectively define a storage cavity. The base wall and the side wall each have an expandable portion conformable to the wheel well in response to placement of the base wall and the side wall over the wheel well. The trunk is selectively transitional between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the collapsed configuration, the base panels overlap each other, and in the deployed configuration, the plurality of base panels are co-planar to each other. The upper edge of the side wall moves away from the base wall as the trunk transitions from the collapsed configuration toward the deployed configuration. |
| US11007948B2 |
Device connectable to the luggage boot of a motor vehicle for quickly preparing the same to safely transport one or more packages, luggage boot comprising said device and motor vehicle provided with a luggage boot comprising said device
Disclosed is a device connectable to a luggage boot of a motor vehicle to quickly and easily safely transport packages. The device includes a first rod connectable to a bar of the luggage boot, parallel thereto. The device further includes a second rod hinged to the first rod at a respective end thereof. The second rod is rotatable with respect to the first rod between a first position at which the second rod is arranged substantially parallel to the bar of the luggage boot, and a second position at which the second rod is arranged substantially transversely to the bar of the luggage boot. The device also includes a mechanism so the second rod may be reversibly locked in the first or second positions. Also disclosed is a luggage boot including the device and to a motor vehicle provided with a luggage boot including the device. |
| US11007946B2 |
Glove box assembly providing increased leg room when opened
A glove box assembly includes a body, a first guideway fixed to a support and first pivot pin carried on the body and adapted for translation along the first guideway. The glove box assembly also includes a first rotation arm connected between the body and the support. A first biasing element biases the first rotation arm toward a position wherein the glove box assembly is open. |
| US11007945B2 |
Storage for seating assembly
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. The seatback includes a rear portion and a substantially horizontal strap including first and second ends fixed to the rear portion. The substantially horizontal strap further includes an intermediate attachment area fixed to the rear portion between the first and second ends. |
| US11007944B1 |
Automatic railing for a retractable stairway
An upper rail assembly, an actuator that actuates between a retracted position and an extended position based on a signal that the platform is in one of a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the recreational vehicle, and a first drive chain combined to the actuator and connected to the upper rail assembly for moving the upper rail assembly between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the platform is disclosed. |
| US11007935B2 |
Vehicle imaging system
A system for a vehicle may comprise a rearview assembly comprising a display element configured for providing a rearward view of a scene behind the vehicle, at least one imaging device in communication with the display element and configured to capture images from within a passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a printed circuit board in communication with the display element and the at least one imaging device. The display element may be configured to selectively display content received from a source external to the vehicle. The display element may be suitable for receiving inputs from a plurality of sources. At least one of the plurality of sources may be one of the internet and a cellular network. |
| US11007930B2 |
Lighting device
A lighting device includes a light guide that propagates incoming light, and a lighting panel including a lighting region. A front side of the lighting panel excluding the lighting region is configured to prevent transmission of light, the light guide is covered by the lighting panel, the lighting device is configured such that the light emitted from the light guide passes through the lighting region of the lighting panel for illumination, and surfaces of the lighting panel surrounding the light guide are white in color. |
| US11007929B2 |
Multimodal vehicle-to-pedestrian notification system
A method for improving pedestrian safety is provided. The method includes determining operating conditions of a vehicle using a plurality of vehicle sensors. A path of the vehicle is predicted based on the determined operating conditions. Pedestrian parameters for a pedestrian in a vicinity of the vehicle are acquired using the plurality of vehicle sensors. The pedestrian parameters include at least one of a position, a speed of the pedestrian, gait, body posture and a level of distractedness. A determination is made whether a notification of the pedestrian is necessary based on the determined vehicle operating conditions and the acquired pedestrian parameters. A mode of notification of the pedestrian is selected from a plurality of modes of notification, in response to determining that the notification of the pedestrian is necessary. The pedestrian is notified using the selected mode of notification. |
| US11007924B2 |
Adjusting device for adjusting a light module in a vehicle lighting device
An adjusting device for adjusting a light module in a vehicle lighting device. The adjusting device includes an adjusting mechanism into which a rotary motion can be transmitted. The adjusting device also includes a transmission element that can be used to transfer the rotary motion. The adjusting mechanism and the transmission element are connected in a way that transmits torque via a coupling that provides torque overload protection. The adjusting mechanism is embodied with at least two parts and features a first part into which a rotary motion can be transmitted and it features a second part that is embodied as a part of the coupling. |
| US11007910B2 |
Vehicle seat hinge mechanism
A vehicle seat hinge mechanism includes: a base portion that is fixed to a vehicle body; a movable portion that is fixed to a vehicle seat; a rotating shaft that is passed through the movable portion and the base portion and is welded to one of the movable portion and the base portion; a spiral spring that is passed through the rotating shaft and applies a rotational urging force to the movable portion; and a heat affected member that is passed through the rotating shaft and arranged with the spiral spring, wherein the rotating shaft is divided into a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, and the first shaft portion includes an assembling portion that is capable of setting the heat affected member such that the heat affected member is passed from the one side. |
| US11007908B2 |
Upper thoracic support paddle attachment assembly
A seatback assembly includes a pair of lateral seatback assembly frame members and a moveable thoracic back support defining a support surface operably coupled with an upper thoracic support bracket. An attachment assembly operably couples the thoracic back support to the upper thoracic support bracket, and includes a pair of mounting lugs disposed on either of one of the upper thoracic support bracket or the moveable thoracic back support, and a pair of mounting bosses disposed on the other of the upper thoracic support bracket or the thoracic back support. The seatback assembly is assembled by aligning the pair of mounting lugs with the pair of mounting bosses as the moveable thoracic back support is horizontally positioned above the lower seatback insert, whereby the pair of mounting lugs are received within the pair of mounting bosses, and vertically lowering the moveable thoracic back support relative the lower seatback insert. |
| US11007906B2 |
Vehicle seat fold mechanism
A vehicle seat assembly has a seat base, a seat back rotatably connected to the seat base and movable between an upright position and a folded position. An arm has a first end region connected to the seat base and a second end region defining a cam surface. A follower such as a pin is connected to the seat back and fixed relative thereto. The follower engages the cam surface when the seat back is in the folded position. |
| US11007905B2 |
Blocking and contact system for the electrical connection of an on-board power supply of a motor vehicle to a removable vehicle seat or a seat system
A blocking and contact system for an electrical connection of an on-board power supply of a motor vehicle to a vehicle seat or a seat system that is blockable, removable, and longitudinally displaceable. Such a system is of structurally simple construction, and facilitates a rapid and automatic electrical connection in every position without additional control by a user. |
| US11007900B2 |
Battery thermal management assembly and method
An exemplary vehicle assembly vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a heat exchange module that manages thermal energy levels of a traction battery. An inlet conduit is configured to draw air to the heat exchange module from an area underneath a vehicle. An outlet conduit is configured to dispense air from the heat exchange module to the area underneath the vehicle. An exemplary thermal management method includes, among other things, to manage thermal energy within a traction battery of a vehicle, exchanging thermal energy between a fluid and air at a heat exchange module. The air is drawn to the heat exchange module from an area underneath the vehicle. The air is dispensed from the heat exchange module to the area underneath the vehicle. |
| US11007896B2 |
Storage apparatus, control apparatus, and moving body
A storage apparatus stores output property data including groups of residual capacities of a secondary battery and output densities corresponding to the residual capacities. In the output property data, both a difference between a residual capacity of a group that includes an extreme value in the output densities and a residual capacity of a group that includes an output density that immediately precedes the extreme value, and a difference between the residual capacity of the group that includes the extreme value in the output densities and a residual capacity of a group that includes an output density that immediately follows the extreme value are less than a difference between output densities of other groups adjacent to each other. |
| US11007893B2 |
Control device for electric vehicle and electric vehicle
A control device for an electric vehicle equipped with a drive motor and a fuel cell includes a control output setter, a motor controller, and a fuel cell controller. The control output setter is configured to set a target value of an output of the drive motor based on a request command value. The motor controller is configured to control an output of the drive motor based on the target value using an electric power from a secondary battery as a power source. The fuel cell controller is configured to control the supply of a generated power by activating the fuel cell when the remaining capacity of the secondary battery decreases or an output of the secondary battery is insufficient. The control output setter decreases an allowable maximum value of the output of the drive motor when the remaining capacity can be decreased even after the fuel cell is activated. |
| US11007889B2 |
Automatic, hands-free conductive charging system for electric vehicle applications
An automated charging system for a vehicle includes a telescoping mechanism configured to move a charge connector in a vertical direction. The charging system includes a rack and pinion mechanism that is configured to move the telescoping mechanism. The charging system is configured to translate horizontal motion of the rack to vertical motion of the telescoping mechanism. |
| US11007883B2 |
Vehicle power supply system
A power supply system includes a first drive motor, a second drive motor, a first power line to which a first inverter and a first battery are connected, a second power line to which a second inverter and a second battery are connected, a voltage converter that converts a voltage between the first power line and the second power line, and an ECU that operates the first and second inverters and the voltage converter and controls charging and discharging of the first and second batteries. In a case where total required power is larger than first outputtable power of the first battery, the ECU discharges a shortage of power from the second battery to the second power line, wherein the shortage of power is obtained by excluding an amount that is output by the first battery from the total required power. |
| US11007882B2 |
Saddle-type electric vehicle
An electric bicycle includes a battery, a high voltage electric wire extending from the battery, a motor driven by electricity supplied from the battery, and a reduction gear configured to reduce a speed of output of the motor. The battery is disposed in front of and above the motor. The reduction gear is disposed outside the motor in a vehicle width direction. The high voltage electric wire is disposed in a gap between the reduction gear and the battery in a forward/rearward direction at outer side of the motor in the vehicle width direction. |
| US11007872B2 |
Shift device
Rattling of a shift body in a second direction is suppressed when movement of the shift body toward one side in the second direction is restricted. In a shift lever device, a projecting portion of a hook of a lever projects toward the left from the lever. When disposing the lever on an R position side from an N position, a leading end face of the projecting portion is restricted from pivoting toward the left side by a right face of a rear restricting portion of a left plate, such that a pivot operation of the lever toward the right side is restricted. Flexing of the hook can thereby be suppressed, enabling rattling of the lever in a left-right direction to be suppressed. |
| US11007867B2 |
Tube support assembly
A fuel tank assembly includes a securement structure that may be secured to a fuel tank. The securement structure may stabilize the lower regions of a draw tube and a return tube positioned within the fuel tank such that movement and vibration of the draw and return tubes is reduced during motion of the vehicle to which the fuel tank is secured. |
| US11007861B2 |
Double clutch apparatus for hybrid electric vehicle
A double clutch apparatus for a hybrid electric vehicle having a motor and an engine includes: first and second clutches transmitting a motor torque and an engine torque to first and second input shafts; and first and second slave cylinders disposed at a transmission case and configured to respectively operate the first and second clutches in an axial direction. In particular, a rotor hub of the motor is rotatably supported by an end of a radially interior side of a front cover, and is connected to the first input shaft through a clutch retainer of the second clutch and a first connection member to transmit the motor torque to the first input shaft. In addition, the first and second clutches are disposed in parallel in an interior circumference of the rotor hub to selectively transmit the engine torque to the first and second input shafts, respectively. |
| US11007856B1 |
Locking device for carriage cover
A locking device for a carriage cover includes a limit locking clamp assembly and a lock catch assembly, wherein the limit locking clamp assembly is detachably disposed at the carriage of the vehicle body and is provided with a limit step and a limit protrusion disposed at the lower surface of the limit step; and the lock catch assembly is disposed at the carriage cover and is provided with a lock bolt and a limit groove formed in the lock bolt, the lock bolt is clamped into the limit step, and the limit protrusion is clamped into the limit groove to connect the lock catch assembly to the limit locking clamp assembly, so that the carriage cover is mounted on the carriage. The carriage cover is reliably connected to the vehicle body and is not prone to getting loose or moving. |
| US11007852B2 |
Sunshade for a vehicle, a vehicle including a sunshade, and a frame and sunshade assembly
A frame and sunshade assembly for a vehicle having a passenger space configured in a side-by-side seating arrangement can include a plurality of frame members connected together to define an area above the passenger space when the frame members are mounted on the vehicle, a flexible panel extending along the area, and a plurality of anchors connected to the flexible panel. Each of the anchors can be mounted onto a respective one of the frame members. The anchors can include a first flexible strap, a second elastic strap, a pair of D-ring assemblies, and a fourth elastic strap. |
| US11007850B2 |
Heat pump system for vehicle
A heat pump system for a vehicle cools or warms a battery module by use of one chiller in which a coolant and a refrigerant exchange heat such that the system may be simplified, and heating efficiency may be improved by selectively using an external air heat source and waste heat of an electrical component in a heating mode of the vehicle. |
| US11007845B2 |
Door fixation boss
A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system for a vehicle includes a housing, a door supported by the housing, and a lock integral with the housing. The housing further includes a first air flow path and a second air flow path. The door moves between a first position blocking airflow from the first air flow path and a second position blocking airflow from the second air flow path. The lock is configured to automatically lock the door in the second position upon assembly of the housing. |
| US11007844B1 |
Multi-channel air vent assembly with narrow profile
An air vent assembly includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and two or more channels that are positioned between the air inlet and the air outlet. The air vent assembly also includes moveable vanes that are interconnected to an actuator that is configured to move each of the moveable vanes in unison. The vanes may be positioned in the channels or upstream of the channels. The air vent assembly also includes a valve that is positioned between the air inlet and the vanes, and which is configured to selectively increase or decrease air flow to at least one of the channels when moved. Optionally, the vanes may be positioned at least partially behind a fixed divider so that they are not typically visible via the air outlet. |
| US11007841B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal management of vehicle sensor devices
Methods and systems for thermal management of sensors of a vehicle. The system includes a sensor that is attached to a vehicle, a temperature monitor configured to collect temperature data corresponding to the sensor, a processor, and a sensor cleaning subsystem. The sensor cleaning subsystem includes a cleaning fluid reservoir and a port that is positioned to direct cleaning fluid from the reservoir to the sensor. The processor is configured to: receive temperature data corresponding to the sensor from the temperature monitor, determine that a current temperature of the sensor is greater than a first threshold temperature, and cause the sensor cleaning subsystem to initiate a cleaning cycle and direct the cleaning fluid to the sensor to cool down the sensor in response to determining that the current temperature of the sensor is greater than the first threshold temperature. |
| US11007836B2 |
Trailer with height-adjusting axle assembly
A height-adjusting axle assembly separate from and connectable to a trailer frame. A first pair of wheels is connected to a first cross-beam by a first pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the first cross-beam causes rotation of the first pair of torsion axles. A second pair of wheels is connected to a second cross-beam by a second pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the second cross-beam causes rotation of the second pair of torsion axles. An interconnecting bar is pivotally connected to the first cross-beam and the second cross-beam. A first frame rail and a second frame rail are connectable to the trailer frame. The first cross-beam and the second cross-beam are supported by and extend between the first frame rail and the second frame rail. |