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| US11059078B2 |
Underwater sensor protection device and method employed thereof
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an underwater sensor protection device and method employed thereof. The underwater sensor protection device comprises a focal tube. The focal tube comprises at least one open end and at least one top closed end, the top closed end is connected to a control board and the open end is kept open, the control board comprises an air pump and a solenoid valve, the focal tube is submerged in water level for regulating the air pump. Sensors are positioned in the focal tube. Air is passed through an air tube to the focal tube and vacates the volume of water within the focal tube for avoiding water contact with the sensors, and air bubbles are generated by passing air via the air tube for longer duration into the focal tube thereby performing cleaning operation of the sensors. |
| US11059076B2 |
Sorting support methods, sorting systems, and flatbed machine tools
A method for assisting a user with sorting workpieces disposed on a sorting table uses a positioning system for determining a spatial position of a user's hand. The position can be determined by a sorting assistance unit worn near a hand of the user and the position of which is detected by the positioning system, or by image-based positioning using one or more cameras. The method comprises providing a position data set that includes the positions of the workpieces produced of the machining plan on the sorting table; by the positioning system, detecting a position of the user's hand and comparing it with the positions of the position data set; identifying at least one workpiece that is paired with the position of the user's hand; and outputting a sorting signal which comprises information about the at least one workpiece paired with the position of the user's hand. |
| US11059072B2 |
Screen plate for screening plants for mechanical classification of polysilicon
Polysilicon chunks or granules are classified into size fractions using a mechanical screen having a profiled surface having peaks and valleys, and terminating in widening slots through which a polysilicon size fraction falls. The device is effective and the slots are resistant to clogging. |
| US11059070B2 |
Device and method for dynamic metering of sealing compounds
Described herein is an apparatus for dynamic metering of sealant volumes, and also described herein is a corresponding method.The apparatus of the invention includes two containers for sealant components; a first drive, which is connected to two devices, each of which is able to convey one of the sealant components from its container; a drive controller; a mixing unit for mixing the sealant components conveyed from the containers, having an opening for applying the sealant to a component; and also, additionally, a compensating container with a compensating volume; and a second drive, which is connected to a piston which reaches into the compensating volume of the compensating container.The compensating container in this arrangement is connected to the mixing unit. The first drive and the second drive can be dynamically controlled jointly by the drive controller. |
| US11059069B2 |
Liquid material-discharging device
A liquid material discharge device includes a discharge member made of a rod-shaped body, a liquid chamber which is wider than the discharge member and in which a tip portion of the discharge member is disposed, a discharge port in communication with the liquid chamber, a liquid feed path establishing communication between the liquid chamber and a liquid material storage container, a drive device driving the discharge member, and a main body. The liquid material discharge device further includes an elongate insert member that is removably inserted into the liquid feed path without cutting the communication between the liquid chamber and the liquid material storage container. |
| US11059068B2 |
Edge banding machine with detachable adhesive applying mechanism
An edge banding machine includes a foundation, an adhesive applying mechanism, a motor, a chain guide and a chain. The adhesive applying mechanism is detachably attached to foundation and includes an adhesive tank and an adhesive shaft that extends into the adhesive tank and has a lower end provided with a first sprocket. The adhesive shaft draws adhesive from the adhesive tank. The motor is fixed to the foundation and has a power-take-off shaft that has a second sprocket. The chain engages with the first sprocket and the second sprocket. The chain guide is attached to the foundation and has a guide wheel extending into the chain for pushing against the chain, so that the chain can move between a tensioned position and a relaxed position. |
| US11059067B1 |
Sprinkler head replacement assembly
An assembly for replacing sprinkler heads includes a sprinkler head housing assembly with a cap, a sprinkler head, a sprinkler head support assembly core, a plurality of spacers, and a base. The sprinkler head housing assembly enables replacement of a damaged inground sprinkler head. |
| US11059066B2 |
Coating booth
A coating booth (101) for elements to be coated. The coating booth (101) comprises a passage between opposing vertical sides (107a, 107b, 108a, 108b) through which elements to be coated are conveyed. There is an entrance (105) at one end of the passage and an exit (106) at the other end of the passage. The coating booth (101) comprises a conveyor line (102) for supporting said elements to be coated and configured to convey said elements from the entrance (105) to the exit (106) along a straight pathway, and, a suction system. The opposing sides of the channel are symmetrical about the pathway. Sets of spray guns (103a, 104a, 103b, 104b) for spraying coating powder at the elements are positioned symmetrically either side of the straight pathway. The suction system comprises vertical suction inlets (109a, 109b) mounted opposite one another on each opposing vertical side of the passage, the suction system being configured to provide equal amounts of suction through each of the opposing vertical suction inlets (109a, 109b). |
| US11059063B2 |
Spray device having a replaceable cartridge
The invention relates to the application of liquid active substances with the acid of a portable spray device. The subject matter of the present invention is a system comprising a portable spray device and a replaceable cartridge that contains an active substance concentrate. The invention also relates to method for applying a liquid active substance formulation. In addition, the invention discloses a replaceable cartridge that has a memory unit in which information is stored relating to an adjustable dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge. The invention also relates to a spray device comprising a control unit that can be read out a memory unit of cartridge attached to the spray device and, on the basis of the read out information, adjust a dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge. |
| US11059062B2 |
Airless adhesive spray gun and method of use
The present invention provides an airless adhesive spray gun that atomizes adhesive sprayed through it without the use of air atomization. This system provides numerous enhancements to the prior art including limiting overspray “fog,” saving on sprayed material because of a more efficient spray pattern, and providing a stronger bond than that of the air-atomized spray guns of the prior art. |
| US11059061B2 |
Apparatus for increasing flux from an ampoule
Ampoules for a semiconductor manufacturing precursors and methods of use are described. The ampoules include a container with an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port has a showerhead that the end within the container. The showerhead has at least two angled nozzles to direct the flow of gas within the cavity so that the gas flow is not perpendicular to the surface of a liquid within the ampoule. |
| US11059059B2 |
Electrostatic atomizing apparatus and electrically-charged water particle spraying apparatus
An electrostatic atomizing apparatus includes: a liquid nozzle portion for releasing a liquid column into an open space; a liquid conduit portion for introducing pressurized liquid into the liquid nozzle portion; a liquid-side electrode disposed inside the liquid conduit portion for coming into contact with the pressurized liquid; a gas conduit portion made of an insulation material and having a gas nozzle portion disposed around the liquid nozzle portion for converting the liquid column into fine particles to generate an atomized stream by making a gas stream from the gas nozzle portion act at an atomization point of the liquid column released into the open space from the liquid nozzle portion; and a ring-shaped induction electrode disposed around the atomization point located in the open space and having an electrode conductor made of a conductive material and coated with an insulation material. |
| US11059057B2 |
Shower head having an overpressure valve
A shower head, illustratively for a sanitary shower, including a shower head housing, a fluid inlet into the shower head housing, a shower jet outlet out of the shower head housing, a fluid duct within the shower head housing from the fluid inlet to the shower jet outlet, and an overpressure valve pressure-coupled to the fluid duct, including a movable valve body which, in case of an overpressure in the fluid duct, moves from a normal position to an overpressure position. The valve body is illustratively configured to be self-retaining in the overpressure position and returnable to the normal position by user operation, and/or the valve body acts position-dependent on a passage cross-section of the fluid duct, wherein the valve body reduces the passage cross-section in the overpressure position relative to the normal position. |
| US11059053B2 |
Centrifugal separator structure and assembly having an unjournaled axle member
A centrifugal separator structure is configured for cleaning of crankcase gases from an internal combustion engine. The centrifugal separator structure includes a separator rotor configured for rotation about a centre axis arranged inside a stationary housing. The separator rotor includes an axle member configured for connection to a shaft of a driving device. A stack of separation discs is supported on the axle member. The axle member is un-journaled inside the stationary housing when the centrifugal separator structure is separate from the driving device. Further, an assembly includes the centrifugal separator structure and a driving device. |
| US11059044B2 |
Microfluidic determination of low abundance events
Provided are microfluidic systems and methods for detecting, sorting, and dispensing of low abundance events such as single cells and particles, including a variety of eukaryotic and bacterial cells, for a variety of bioassay applications. The systems and methods described herein, when implemented in whole or in part, will make relevant microfluidic based tools available for a variety of applications in biotechnology including antibody discovery, immuno-therapeutic discovery, high-throughput single cell analysis, target-specific compound screening, and synthetic biology screening. |
| US11059030B1 |
Catalyst compositions having enhanced acidity for bi-reforming processes
Methods for bi-reforming over a modified red mud catalyst composition, one method including providing a methane feed in the presence of carbon dioxide and steam to react over the modified red mud catalyst composition at increased temperature and increased pressure to produce synthesis gas comprising H2 and CO, the composition comprising red mud material produced from an alumina extraction process from bauxite ore; nickel oxide, the nickel oxide present at between about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the modified red mud catalyst composition; and a Periodic Table Group VIB metal oxide, the Group VIB metal oxide present at between about 1 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the modified red mud catalyst composition. |
| US11059029B2 |
Method for producing an adsorption agent for treating compressed gas and an adsorption device provided with such an adsorption agent
A method for manufacturing an adsorption agent for treating compressed gas, which includes the steps of providing a monolithic supporting structure; producing a coating suspension that includes an adsorbent; applying the coating suspension on the supporting structure to form a coating; applying a thermal treatment to the coated supporting structure in order to sinter the coating. |
| US11059027B2 |
Microporous carbon materials to separate nitrogen in associated and non-associated natural gas streams
The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine. The interior of the material presents lower percentages of carbon, between 30% to 65%, oxygen in the amount of between 2% to 6%, and chlorine in the amount of between 30% to 60%. The second stage consists of the gradual pyrolysis of the passivated copolymer, with the aim of developing microporosity and high surface area values; as well as during the melting and gas dehydrohalogenation stages thereof, the deformation of the material is avoided. The morphology of the copolymers are microspheres of 125 to 225 micrometers, or cylinders of 4 mm in height and 3 mm in diameter, which after pyrolysis reduce its size by 35% with respect to the initial one. The material of the second stage, which is already microporous carbon material, presents in the layer percentages between 90% to 100% carbon and between 10% to 0% oxygen. |
| US11059021B2 |
Process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the preparation of non-ionic contrast agents
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of one or more intermediate chemical compounds useful in the preparation of non-ionic contrast agents wherein the process is carried out continuously using one or more flow procedures. |
| US11059018B2 |
Turbomachine chemical reactor and method for cracking hydrocarbons in a process fluid
Chemical reactors (10) and methods crack hydrocarbons in process fluids by accelerating the process fluid to a velocity greater than Mach 1 with an axial impulse impeller (40) and generating a shock wave (90) in the process fluid by decelerating it in a static diffuser (70) having diverging diffuser passages (72). Temperature increase of the process fluid downstream of the shockwave cracks the entrained hydrocarbons in a single pass, through a unidirectional flow path (F), within a single stage, without recirculating the process fluid for another pass through the same stage. In some embodiments, the turbomachine chemical reactor (110) has multiple successive stages of one or more axial impulse impellers (40A, 40B), paired with a diverging passage, static diffuser (70). Successive stages crack additional hydrocarbons by successively raising temperature of the flowing process fluid. |
| US11059015B2 |
Microcapsules modified with nanomaterial for controlled release of active agent and process for preparation thereof
The present invention disclosed a microcapsule modified with nanomaterial for controlled release of active agent comprising; a core comprising active agent and said polymer shell encompassing said core; characterized in that said polymer shell is made up of polymer nanocomposite and a process for the preparation thereof. |
| US11059014B2 |
Nanocluster liquid dispersion, nanocluster film, nanocluster solid dispersion, method for producing nanocluster liquid dispersion, and device for producing nanocluster liquid dispersion
The present invention relates to a nanocluster liquid dispersion where nanoclusters with a predetermined number of atoms are dispersed. |
| US11059011B2 |
Reforming device and reforming system
A reforming device 1 for producing a reformed gas from a methane-containing gas containing methane and carbon dioxide includes a reforming reaction tube 10 containing a catalyst layer 12 filled with a reforming catalyst 12a for reforming the methane-containing gas, and a multilayer pipe 103 for spraying a cooling fluid to an outer peripheral surface of the reforming reaction tube 10 at a position corresponding to a gas inlet of the catalyst layer 12 in a length direction of the catalyst layer 12. |
| US11059007B2 |
Rotor of a dual centrifuge
The invention relates to a rotor (10) of a dual centrifuge wherein the rotor has a rotor head (12) and an additional rotational mechanism for at least one rotational unit (22) which is provided in the rotor head (12) and comprises a bearing unit (70) and a rotational head (24) that is connected to the bearing unit (70) which is rotatably mounted and can be driven relative to the rotor head (12) by an additional rotational mechanism, an opening (16) for the rotational unit (22) being provided in which the rotational unit is accommodated and by means of which the bearing (70) is arranged such that it is fixed relative to the rotor head (12). The invention is characterized in that the rotational unit (22) has a housing (26) in which the bearing unit (70) is accommodated and in which the rotational head (24) engages, and in that the housing (26) and the rotational head (24) form, with bearing unit (70), a structural unit, the housing (26) being mounted such that it cannot rotate relative to the rotor head (12) and such that it can be detached from the rotor head. |
| US11059002B2 |
Pivoting gas/liquid dissolution device
A gas/liquid dissolution device includes: a dissolution case of a cylindrical shape; an introduction port outside a side surface of the dissolution case, where a dissolution water is introduced into the dissolution case and a different kind of gas is mixed through the introducing port; a gas/liquid separation inducer in the dissolution case, the gas/liquid separation inducer inducing the dissolution water and an insoluble gas introduced into the dissolution case to be separated to a gas and a liquid by a centrifugal force; and a discharge port outside an end portion of the dissolution case. The dissolution water and the insoluble gas are discharged from the dissolution case through the discharge port. |
| US11058996B2 |
Porous hollow fiber membrane
An object of the present invention is to provide a porous hollow-fiber membrane satisfying both high strength and high pure-water permeation performance and at the same time, having high bending resistance. The present invention relates to a porous hollow-fiber membrane including a fluororesin-based polymer, in which the porous hollow-fiber membrane has a columnar texture oriented in a longitudinal direction of the porous hollow-fiber membrane and when a photograph of a cross-section parallel to the longitudinal direction of the porous hollow-fiber membrane is binarized into a structure portion and a void portion, the following 1) and 2) are satisfied: 1) a proportion of an area of the void portion is from 20 to 50%, and 2) a value obtained by dividing a total of peripheral lengths of the void portions by a total of areas of the void portions is 2.0 μm−1 or less. |
| US11058991B2 |
Adsorption drying unit
A pressure swing adsorption drying unit which includes at least one of a sensor (46′) for the ambient temperature to which the drying unit is exposed, and a sensor (46) for the temperature of the gas stream in the inlet line (2) to the unit, and the threshold value for the humidity of the gas stream in the outlet line (42) is determined dependent on the measured temperature. |
| US11058988B2 |
Ventilating air conditioning apparatus
An energy-efficient, space-saving, low-cost, waste-heat-utilizing ventilating air conditioning apparatus uses a honeycomb rotor having a function of adsorbing or absorbing contaminants such as carbon dioxide and VOC gas. The honeycomb rotor is disposed in a rotor rotating device having at least a processing zone and a re-generation desorption zone. Air to be processed is passed through the processing zone to remove contaminants such as carbon dioxide to produce supply air. Water is directly sprayed or dropped into a heat exchanger provided at an entrance of the re-generation desorption zone to evaporate the generated water film by heating. The generated saturated steam is introduced for desorbing carbon dioxide and pollutants, and the stream is discharged the stream outdoors. The ventilating air conditioning apparatus can operate without the energy loss associated with ventilation. |
| US11058977B2 |
3D printed staged filtration media packs
A filter medium includes a plurality of layers each including an undulating strip of solidified material. |
| US11058976B2 |
Valve-sensor assembly
A valve-sensor assembly for a filter assembly that filters water from a fluid. The valve-sensor assembly includes a sensor body and a drain valve body. The sensor body includes a filter element engagement portion having a hollow interior that extends longitudinally through a length of the sensor body and a protrusion that extends circumferentially along an exterior surface of the filter element engagement portion. The sensor body further includes one or more water-in-fluid sensors provided at the exterior surface of the filter element engagement portion. The drain valve body includes a main body having a drain port, and a valve extending from the main body and extending at least partially within the hollow interior. The valve has an interior passage in fluid communication with the drain port. |
| US11058975B2 |
Filtering apparatus
A filtering apparatus has filtering elements (11) in a filter housing (1), a filter inlet (7) and a filter outlet (9). During filtration, one of the filter elements (11) can be back-flushed by a back-flushing device (45, 49), having a pressure control device (19). The pressure control device has a hydraulic accumulator (19), with a fluid chamber (47) fillable during filtration with clean fluid and connectable for back-flushing via a back-flushing guide (45) to the clean side (29) of the filtering element (11) to be cleaned. For back-flushing, a further fluid chamber (48) of the hydraulic accumulator (19) is subjected to gas pressure. By resultant movement of a separator (59) of the hydraulic accumulator (19), the filling amount of the clean fluid is dispensed for the back-flushing. |
| US11058971B2 |
Oil-water separator for offshore wind farm
Disclosed is an oil-water separator for offshore wind farms. The separator is arranged between an oil drain pipe and an accident oil tank, and has a cylindrical structure, and includes an oil storage compartment, a water storage compartment and a partition plate between them. The disclosure can ensure that the accident oil tank is empty under normal operating conditions so that a platform weight is reduced; and an insulation and an electric heating treatments are only performed at the oil-water separator to save insulation project quantity and energy consumption for heating; and a two-stage oil-water separation is achieved in the oil-water separator to avoid mixing oil droplets into water discharged from a water outlet. |
| US11058970B2 |
Vise for column and column system for chromatography
A vise for column, for attaching a plug to a column tube of a column for chromatography comprising the column tube and the plug to be attached to one end of the column tube, is provided. The vise comprises a column supporter configured to be able to support a part of the column for chromatography, a main body configured to be connected to the column supporter and extending from the column supporter by a predetermined distance, and a column presser configured to be supported at another end of the main body opposite to one end to which the column supporter is connected, and configured to be movable toward and away from the column supporter, and configured to be able to press the plug against the column tube. |
| US11058968B2 |
Salt removal and transport system and method for use in a mono ethylene glycol reclamation process
Systems and methods for removing solids from a process stream being fed into a flash separator include a solids fluidization device and a solids removal device. The solids fluidization device at the bottom end of the fluid column of the flash separator introduces a swirling motive fluid within the fluid column, while the solids removal device located above the solids fluidization device removes the slurry created by the swirling motive fluid. Systems and methods for fluidizing solids in the fluid column of a flash separator include a solids fluidization device that introduces a swirling motive fluid within the fluid column, means to limit the upward movement of the swirling motive fluid, such as a valve, and removing the solid slurry produced by the swirling motive fluid. |
| US11058966B2 |
Suspended theater with edge actuators
A suspended theater system uses a seat moving machine comprising a passenger seat assembly disposed in between opposing seat supports which raise and lower the passenger seat assembly. One or more passenger seat beam rotators are operative to rotate the passenger seat assembly to change the pitch independently of the raising and lowering. In embodiments, rather that the seat rows being pivoted up with a rotating floor, a rotate function alters their mutual positions to one another while the lift function is taking place which brings the back seat rows up and over the front seat rows, allowing control over mutual row position during lift and in the show. Though no cables are involved, by combining the motions of lift and rotate and without any further equipment, an immersive theater system comprising the seat moving machine still employs seating that is suspended. |
| US11058964B2 |
Toy
A toy for replaying music or a spoken story, includes a loudspeaker or a loudspeaker terminal, a sensor which within a region of its surroundings can detect a property or a change in a property of said surroundings, and a control unit that can drive the loudspeaker or the loudspeaker terminal to replay music or a spoken story if the sensor senses, within a region of its surroundings, a specific property or a specific change in a property of the surroundings or when the control unit detects a specific change in the property detected by the sensor. The toy also includes a toy identification and a mechanism for transmitting a signal that is dependent on the toy identification. |
| US11058950B2 |
Methods and systems for spectating characters in virtual reality views
Methods and systems for spectating a live video game are presented. In one method embodiment, an operation includes providing an interface for presenting an overhead view of an interactive environment of a video game on a head mounted display (HMD). The method also provides an operation for providing a magnifying window for displaying a magnified view of the interactive environment, where the magnified view is associated with a second vantage point that is closer to the interactive environment than is a first vantage point of the overhead view. The method further provides an operation for tracking a real-world position of a controller of the spectator and moving the location of the magnifying window to correspond to the real-world position of the controller. |
| US11058948B1 |
Predictive modeling for multiplayer gaming
Machine learning is used to generate and update predictive models configured to predict the positions, orientations, or actions of various gameplay elements capable of being controlled by players of a network-based multiplayer game. A gaming server can send a trained predictive model to each player device actively involved in a gaming session. Those devices can use the predictive model to predict the positions and orientations of various gameplay elements, where the actual data will not be received for a period of time due to latency of transmission over at least one network connection. When the actual data is received, the game state and gameplay action can be corrected or initiated as appropriate, enabling the overall gameplay experience to be smoother and more enjoyable. The gameplay and prediction data can be analyzed to further train or improve the models. |
| US11058947B2 |
User-based mini-game generation and distribution
A mini-game may be generated by recording game data during play of a video game on a computer game system, suspending play of the video game in response to a first input to the computer game system, rewinding the recorded game data to a start point in response to a second input to the computer game system, and uploading recorded game data representing a state of the video game at the start point to a remote mini-game distribution system. The mini-game data may be distributed to other game playing systems. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. |
| US11058941B2 |
Game apparatus
A game apparatus provides a game using three-dimensional game objects rollable regardless of their orientation, and includes a circulating mechanism configured to circulate the three-dimensional game objects. The circulating mechanism includes: a conveyor device configured to transport the three-dimensional game objects from a first position to a second position higher than the first position; a first path configured to move the three-dimensional game objects from the second position to a third position lower than the second position; a supply path for supply of a part of the three-dimensional game objects to a game object utilizer that uses the supplied three-dimensional game objects in the game, the part entering the supply path at a position between the second position and the third position; and a second path configured to move a part of the three-dimensional game objects not entering the supply path, to the first position lower than the third position. |
| US11058940B2 |
Sports glove
A sports glove includes a wrist portion defining an opening, a palm portion having a palm side and a backside, a thumb stall and a plurality of finger stalls extending from the palm portion. The palm side comprises a fabric layer bordering an interior of the glove, and a resilient polymer layer on an outer surface of the fabric layer. At least first and second grooves are formed into the polymer layer. The finger stalls include an index finger stall, a middle stall, a ring finger stall and a pinky stall. The first groove forms a thumb base bending line extending from at or adjacent to the opening along the palm portion to a juncture of the thumb stall and the index finger stall. The second groove forms an upper mid-palm bending line extending across the palm portion adjacent at least the pinky finger stall and the ring finger stall. |
| US11058936B1 |
Exercise rack enclosure system
An exercise rack enclosure system for providing an exercise rack which is concealable within an enclosure. The exercise rack enclosure system generally includes an enclosure including an interior space. An exercise rack is pivotably connected to the enclosure within the interior space. The exercise rack is adjustable between a collapsed position, in which the exercise rack is completely positioned within the interior space of the enclosure, and an extended position, in which the exercise rack extends out of the interior space of the enclosure for use. The enclosure may optionally include one or more doors for concealing the interior space and exercise rack when not in use. Various attachments may be stored in the enclosure and removably connected to the exercise rack for performing a wide range of exercise moves. |
| US11058933B2 |
Golf putter
A golf putter head that can improve the golfer's ability by providing function features that create a consistent setup of putter head position in relation to the golf ball and golfer position in relation to the putter. Once the setup is consistent, further increase in the consistency of the golfer's stroke can be attained through building muscle memory. From the putter stroke, the hitting face can impart an accurate forward motion to the golf ball upon being stricken by the putter head. The putter can provide tactile feedback to the golfer during the golf swing while imparting a forward roll to the golf ball upon striking and can simplify the visual alignment of the putter head to the golf ball. |
| US11058931B2 |
Multi-material iron golf club head
Described herein is a tour iron having a golf club head with a faceplate, a body, and an insert. A sole, top rail, rear, and the faceplate enclose a cavity within the body. The cavity can house the insert. The insert can comprise a low-density material, allowing weight to be concentrated around the peripheral edge of the golf club head. The rear of the golf club head has an inflection seam running from the heel to the toe. The golf club head has an upper portion, above the inflection seam and a lower portion below the inflection seam. The lower portion can have a depth greater that the upper portion depth. The faceplate, body, and insert can be formed of different materials having different densities. The golf club head has a comparatively high moment of inertia and a low center of gravity. Other embodiments and methods are described herein. |
| US11058930B2 |
Golf club heads with turbulators and methods to manufacture golf club heads with turbulators
A golf club head includes a crown surface having an apex at a highest point and extending between the face, the rear, the heel and the toe of the golf club head. The golf club head also includes a plurality of crown turbulators projecting from the surface of the crown and located at least partially between the leading edge and the apex, wherein the height of each turbulator decreases from the leading edge toward the rear portion. |
| US11058924B1 |
Method and system utilizing imaging analysis for golf balls
A method and system for determining concentricity of a multiple layer golf ball are disclosed herein. One or more images of a golf ball are generated using an X-ray source, a camera or a digital detector, and an image intensifier. An edge detection algorithm is preferably utilized. The method also includes calculating Y,Z center coordinates of the a best fit diameter or ellipse of the inner edge layer and outer edge layer of the multiple layer golf ball. |
| US11058907B2 |
Method of delivering a fire extinguishing agent
A fire suppression system is provided including at least one nozzle configured to expel a fire suppression agent into a space. A storage container includes a fire suppression agent and a first pressurized gas at least partially dissolved within the fire suppression agent. At least one canister contains a second pressurized gas. A piping system is configured to fluidly couple the at least one canister to the storage container and to fluidly couple the storage container to the at least one nozzle. When the fire suppression system is inactive, the fire suppression agent within the storage container is pressurized to a storage pressure. The storage pressure is greater than a vapor pressure of the fire suppression agent such that first pressurized gas dissolves into the fire suppression agent. When the fire suppression system is active, propellant pressure in the piping system exceeds the storage pressure of the fire suppression agent. |
| US11058906B2 |
Sweeping and fire extinguishing device
The present invention relates generally to the technical field of smart home. More particularly, it relates to a sweeping and fire extinguishing device comprising a sweeping robot, a fire extinguishing mechanism and a body frame, wherein said fire extinguishing mechanism is disposed in a space surrounded by the body frame while said sweeping robot is disposed under the fire extinguishing mechanism. Said sweeping robot comprises a body, a processer, an abutting hole and a camera, wherein an abutting terminal is disposed in said abutting hole. Said camera and the abutting terminal are both electrically connected to the processor; Said fire extinguishing mechanism comprises a supporting platform and a clamping mechanism, wherein said supporting platform comprises an abutting block on its lower end and said abutting block comprises a connecting terminal. Said supporting platform comprises a swinging mechanism for placing a fire extinguisher. Said clamping mechanism is disposed on the control handle of the fire extinguisher. Said clamping mechanism is wirelessly connected with the processor; Said body frame comprises a lifting mechanism which is connected with the swinging mechanism. The invention realizes automatic fire extinguishing by integrating the sweeping robot and the fire extinguishing mechanism into a simple structure, which takes up less space and reduces the cost. |
| US11058903B2 |
Methods for identifying and treating cachexia or pre-cachexia using an inhibitor of rage
The invention provides markers indicative of pre-cachexia, compositions and methods for identifying patients with a molecular signature indicative of pre-cachexia; a culture system that reproduces the cachetic process in cells in vitro, which facilitates the screening and identification of therapeutic agents useful for disrupting (slowing, reducing, reversing, or preventing) the progression of pre-cachexia to refractory cachexia; as well as therapeutic agents identified using the culture system of the invention. |
| US11058901B2 |
Ultrasound therapy system
In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for treating an occlusion within a patient's vasculature with ultrasonic energy comprises a catheter configured to be passed through the patient's vasculature such that a portion of the catheter is positioned at an intravascular treatment site. The system further comprises an ultrasound radiating member, an ultrasound signal generator configured to supply a drive signal to the ultrasound radiating member, an infusion pump configured to pump a therapeutic compound into the fluid delivery lumen so as to cause the therapeutic compound to be delivered to the treatment site and a controller configured to control the ultrasound signal generator and the infusion pump. |
| US11058895B2 |
Collimator and medical robot including the same
Provided is a collimator including a base unit configured to form a radiation path of light; a pair of first moving members rotatably installed in the base unit; a pair of second moving members movably installed in the base unit; and an actuator configured to externally receive power and transmit the power to the first moving members and the second moving members, wherein a first space may be formed between the first moving members, a second space may be formed between the second moving members, and the light may pass through a radiation area corresponding to an overlapping area of the first space and the second space. |
| US11058890B2 |
Method and apparatus for cyclo-scanner using surface emitting lasers or LEDs
A handheld device for delivering therapeutic light toward an eye of a patient includes a device housing that is configured to be held by a user in delivering the therapeutic light, a plurality of light sources disposed within the device housing, and an array of lenses disposed near the distal end of the device housing. Each light source is configured to independently emit a beam of therapeutic light and each lens of the array is aligned with a respective light source so that each beam of therapeutic light that is emitted from the respective light sources is focused and directed by the respective lenses of the array to target tissue of the eye in order to therapeutically treat to the target tissue. |
| US11058887B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for non-invasive chronic pain therapy
Presented herein are devices and systems as well as the methods of using the same for the purpose of reducing and/or ameliorating the sensation of pain, specifically, chronic pain. Particularly, in one aspect, the devices, systems, and their methods of use disclosed herein are effective for reducing peripheral nerve pain, such as resulting from traumatic nerve injury and other types of nerve damage. |
| US11058882B2 |
Implantable medical devices having circuitry located adjacent to header-related structures
Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures. |
| US11058877B2 |
Apparatus and method for the automated control of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation based on current and forecasted weather conditions
Apparatus for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulator for electrically stimulating at least one nerve with at least one stimulation pulse; a controller connected to the stimulator for controlling at least one characteristic of the at least one stimulation pulse; an analyzer for identifying the current and future presence of pain-altering patterns based on weather and/or environmental factors; and a processor connected to the analyzer and the controller for modulating the at least one characteristic of the at least one stimulation pulse according to the pain-altering patterns identified by the analyzer. |
| US11058876B2 |
Device and implantation system for electrical stimulation of biological systems
The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (tLESRs). Individuals with tLESRs may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow and have improved energy storage requirements. |
| US11058873B2 |
Intra-cardiac implant, cardiac pacemaker, implantation device and method for implanting intra-cardiac implant
Disclosed is an intra-cardiac implant, a device and a method for respectively implanting two connected intra-cardiac implants to two cardiac chambers at one time. The intra-cardiac implant comprises a columnar housing including a sidewall, a first terminal and a second terminal, a first connecting portion located at the first terminal of the housing and configured to connect with the implantation device; and a hook body mounted at the sidewall of the housing and comprising a fixed end on the sidewall and a free end stretching from the fixed end, wherein the hook body is configured to form a clamping structure with the sidewall, the free end comprises a tip on its top for piercing the myocardium, and the intra-cardiac implant is clamped between the hook body and the sidewall, so that the intra-cardiac implant is fixed on the myocardium. |
| US11058865B2 |
Catheter pump
A catheter pump is provided that includes a rotatable impeller and an elongate cannula. The elongate cannula has a mesh that has a plurality of circumferential members disposed about the impeller. The elongate cannula has a plurality of axial connector extending between a proximal side of a distal circumferential member and a distal side of a proximal circumferential member. The circumferential members are radially self-expandable. The cannula is configured to minimize fracture within at least in the distal zone of the mesh as the elongated cannula moves into a sheathing device. |
| US11058860B2 |
Transfer device valve
A valve is disclosed, the valve comprising a housing having an first opening and a second opening, and an elastomeric member positioned in the housing, the elastomeric member comprising a thickness, a continuous peripheral wall projecting from the thickness, and a slit extending through the thickness, a continuous portion of the peripheral wall creating a continuous sealable contact with the housing and partitioning the housing into an upper section and a lower section, the elastomeric member configured such that upon creating a pressure differential between the upper section and the lower section of the housing causes either: (i) the peripheral wall to deflect from the housing permitting fluid flow around the elastomeric member; or (ii) the slit to open permitting fluid flow through the elastomeric member. Methods using the valve are also disclosed. |
| US11058859B2 |
Apparatus and methods of dispensing fluid intravenously and flushing lines of intravenous fluid administration systems
Apparatus and methods of dispensing fluid intravenously to a subject, and of flushing a line of an intravenous fluid administration apparatus, are provided. The apparatus may include a reservoir pump configured to operate in fluid communication with an upstream source of a first fluid and a downstream pressure-operated valve. The apparatus may also include a port connector configured to operate in fluid communication with at least the pressure-operated valve. The reservoir pump may also be configured to, during operation, automatically refill itself with the first fluid from the first upstream source. The downstream pressure-operated valve may be configured to operate in fluid communication with the reservoir pump and a second fluid source upstream of the pressure-operated valve, and to, during operation, dispense the first fluid to tubing downstream of the pressure-operated valve based on a pressure condition within the pressure-operated valve exceeding a threshold pressure. |
| US11058852B2 |
Interventional medical instrument, delivery apparatus, and interventional medical system
An interventional medical system (10) comprises an instrument (100) provided with a plug head (120) and a delivery cable (200) provided with a cable head (211), and further comprises a locking sleeve (300) movably sleeved onto the delivery cable (200). The cable head (211) comprises at least one resilient locking piece (123) extending approximately away from a central axis of the cable head (211). When under a radial restraint applied by the locking sleeve (300), the plug head (120) abuts the locking piece (123) such that the plug head (120) is connected to the cable head (211), and when the locking sleeve (300) has moved relative to the delivery cable (200) such that the locking piece (123) is no longer radially restrained, the locking piece (123) elastically moves away from the plug head (120) such that the instrument (100) is separated from the delivery cable (200). |
| US11058851B2 |
Dilation delivery system for a medical device
A kit including a sheath having a tubular body with proximal and distal ends, an axis extending between the ends and a wall defining a bore extending along the axis to the distal end of the body. A delivery tube having proximal and distal ends and a lumen is adapted for disposition within the bore of the sheath in sealing engagement with the sheath, the delivery tube being slideable distally relative to the sheath. An elongated cannula having proximal and distal ends and a lumen is adapted for disposition inside the lumen of the delivery tube and an elongated dilator is adapted to fit within the lumen of the cannula with a proximal portion of the dilator extending proximally beyond the proximal ends of the cannula and delivery tube and in sealing engagement with the delivery tube proximal to the cannula. |
| US11058850B2 |
Catheter hole having a flow breaking feature
A peripheral catheter having a catheter tip diffuser for reducing an exit velocity of an infusant within the catheter. Pluralities of diffusion side holes are provided on the tip portion of the catheter. Some examples further include pluralities of annularly arranged, staggered diffusion holes provided on the tip portion of an intravenous catheter to streamline infusant issued from the diffusion holes. An inner surface of each diffusion hole is further angled relative to the inner surface of the catheter lumen such that an infusant within the lumen exits the catheter though the diffusion holes at an angle less than 90°. |
| US11058844B2 |
Medical tubes and methods of manufacture
The disclosure relates to medical tubes and methods of manufacturing medical tubes. The tube may be a composite structure made of two or more distinct components that are spirally wound to form an elongate tube. For example, one of the components may be a spirally wound elongate hollow body, and the other component may be an elongate structural component also spirally wound between turns of the spirally wound hollow body The tube need not be made from distinct components, however. For instance, an elongate hollow body formed (e.g., extruded) from a single material may be spirally wound to form an elongate tube. The elongate hollow body itself may in transverse cross-section have a thin wall portion and a relatively thicker or more rigid reinforcement portion. The tubes can be incorporated into a variety of medical circuits or may be employed for other medical uses. |
| US11058839B2 |
Sealing cushion with inner membrane
A sealing cushion for a respiratory mask assembly has a patient interface portion having a resiliently deformable membrane for engagement with a patient's face, and an aperture formed therein for receiving a nasal and/or mouth region of the patient's face. An inner surface of the deformable membrane comprises a plurality of projections arranged in separate groups of projections positioned in a plurality of localized regions of the deformable membrane. The projections in each of the separate groups of projections are arranged such that each projection in the group of projections engages with an adjacent projection in the group of projections when the deformable membrane is deformed during engagement of the deformable membrane with the patient's face, in use, thereby providing the deformable membrane with an increased resistance to further deformation. |
| US11058837B2 |
Patient tube securement apparatus for securing a patient tube to a patient
A patient tube securement apparatus is disclosed that may be used for oral or nasal intubation of a patient.The apparatus may comprise an endotracheal tube securement apparatus for securing an endotracheal tube to a patient, the apparatus comprising a dermal patch arranged to be positioned on the skin of the patient, and at least one tube holder on the dermal patch.The apparatus may comprise a patient tube securement apparatus for securing a patient tube to a patient, the apparatus comprising a dermal patch arranged to be positioned on the skin of the patient, and at least one tube holder on the dermal patch.Examples are provided in which the tube holder is adjustably mounted on the dermal patch such that the position of the tube holder on the dermal patch can be adjusted without removing the dermal patch from the skin of the patient. |
| US11058835B2 |
Vaporizer for vaporizing a constituent of a plant material
Apparatus and methods are described for use with a vaporizer that vaporizes at least one active ingredient of a plant material. In response to receiving a first input to the vaporizer, the plant material is heated, in a first heating step. An indication of the temperature of the plant material is detected, and, in response to detecting an indication that the temperature of the plant material is at a first temperature, the first heating step is terminated, by withholding causing further temperature increase of the plant material. The first temperature is less than 95 percent of the vaporization temperature of the active ingredient. Subsequently, a second input is received at the vaporizer. In response thereto, the plant material is heated to the vaporization temperature, in a second heating step. Other applications are also described. |
| US11058832B2 |
Single dose dry powder inhaler
A dry powder inhaler may include a housing having a lower housing part defining at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet. At least one container may be disposed in the lower housing part. The at least one container may include a cavity for a dry powder drug. A chamber may be disposed above the at least one container for deaggregation of the dry powder drug after emptying of the dry powder drug from the cavity. Upon inhalation by a user at the at least one air outlet, air may flow from the at least one air inlet into and through the chamber to empty the dry powder drug from the cavity and convey the dry powder drug to the at least one outlet. |
| US11058830B2 |
Assistive device for subcutaneous injections or implants
An assistive device for subcutaneous injections or implants. The assistive device is placed under a blood pressure cuff that displaces the skin and subcutaneous tissues of a patient at an insertion site in order to allow guided insertion of a needle or implant applicator into a subcutaneous fat layer. The skin and subcutaneous tissue is displaced or drawn, via pressure applied by the blood pressure cuff, through an injection window of a device body into a hollow cavity of the device body. A guide channel leads from a front side of the device body into the hollow cavity, and an applicator of an adapter is inserted through the guide channel into the subcutaneous fat layer. |
| US11058828B2 |
Safe pen needle
A safe insulin pen needle has a structure effectively circumvents the risk of the needle head protection failure caused by the rotation of the insulin pen during the needle pulling process by some users through a first check flange on one side of a first initial fixing position matched with a first elastic clamping jaw. The safe insulin pen needle effectively circumvents the safety risk that the needle tail tends to damage the user through the needle tail protection structure and, at the same time, effectively circumvents the risk that the needle tail protector will rotate and thus the needle tail protection will fail during the separation of the insulin pen from the insulin pen needle through a second check flange on one side of a second initial fixing position matched with a second elastic clamping jaw. |
| US11058827B2 |
Shroud lock
A shroud lock for locking a position of a needle shroud relative to a housing of an autoinjector, includes a shroud beam arranged on the needle shroud and biased radially outwards, a stop arranged within the housing, a recess arranged proximal of the stop, and a cap coupled to the housing and adapted to prevent distal translation of the needle shroud relative to the housing. At least a portion of the shroud beam is within the recess when the cap is in place and, the shroud beam abuts the stop after the needle shroud is locked relative to the housing of the autoinjector. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector and to a method for assembling such an autoinjector. |
| US11058824B2 |
Multiple dosage injector
A medicament dispensing mechanism is disclosed that is configured to eject successive doses of the medicament from a medicament chamber. An embodiment of the dispensing mechanism includes a housing and a plunger rod configured for ejecting the doses of medicament from the chamber. The dispensing mechanism further includes an actuation mechanism that comprises a trigger associated with the housing and having a ready and a fired position with respect thereto. The trigger is configured for manipulation by a user for successive movement in a generally axial dosing motion from the ready position to the fired position in which the trigger is associated with the plunger rod to cause the plunger rod to eject one of the doses of a predetermined volume and a resetting motion from the fired position to the ready position that comprises axial rotation, wherein the trigger is uncoupled from the plunger rod during the resetting motion. |
| US11058820B2 |
Drug delivery device
There is provided drug delivery devices comprising a drug container assembly with a needle and automatic needle insertion and drug delivery mechanisms. Aspects of the devices described include a noise-generation mechanism to indicate the completion of drug delivery, a mechanism for triggering drug delivery following needle insertion, front-end activation of the device and a safety mechanism for covering the needle after use and methods of assembly of the devices. |
| US11058819B2 |
Auto-injector device
An auto-injector device comprises a stopper for expelling a medicament out of a medicament reservoir; a driving element which has a first configuration and a second configuration and is configured to change shape from the first configuration to the second configuration when the temperature of the driving element is raised above a shape change temperature, so as to drive the stopper of the syringe mechanism through the medicament reservoir; and a heating mechanism configured to actively heat the driving element. The heating mechanism is a chemical heating element configured to generate heat through an exothermic process or comprises a fluid reservoir for retaining a fluid; a heater configured to heat the fluid in the fluid reservoir; a pump configured to expel the fluid out of the fluid reservoir; and a connecting conduit arranged to carry the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the driving element. |
| US11058817B2 |
Administration apparatus for medical use
An expansion/compression mechanism of a piston rod assembly is composed of a bush shaft, a first cylindrical piston rod that is screwed with the bush shaft, a second cylindrical piston rod that is screwed with the first piston rod, and a piston rod holding member for housing the bush shaft and these piston rods. Therefore, the piston rods move linearly in multiple stages. |
| US11058815B2 |
Medical access ports, transfer devices and methods of use thereof
An access port system, comprising an implantable access port, the access port including an access port body, an access port needle and a fluid flow passage provided within the body and the needle; wherein the needle is fully containable within the body, and the needle is exposable outside the body; wherein the needle is arranged within the body to penetrate outwardly of the subject from within the subject when the access port is implanted in the subject; wherein, when the needle is exposed outside the body, the fluid flow passage is open to a flow of a fluid within the access port in at least a direction entering the access port through the needle and thereafter exiting the access port from the body; and wherein the assess port includes at least one sensor configured to detect the fluid within the fluid flow passage. |
| US11058812B2 |
Intravenous bag attachment
An intravenous bag attachment for automatically flushing remnants out from an intravenous line after the contents of a connected intravenous bag have emptied out. The attachment includes a container having a tubular member in fluid communication with an interior volume designed to hold a flushing solution. The tubular member is designed to create an opening and be inserted into an intravenous bag, and to act as a float valve that will remain closed while the amount of liquid remaining in the intravenous bag is above a predefined threshold, and that will open once the amount of liquid remaining in the intravenous bag falls below the predefined threshold. The float valve further includes a ball float designed to keep the tubular member upright, such that the float valve is closed, and to allow the flushing solution to exit through the tubular member when the float valve is open. |
| US11058799B2 |
Orthopedic implant having a crystalline calcium phosphate coating and methods for making the same
An orthopedic implant having a metal surface and a calcium phosphate layer disposed on at least part of the metal surface is described. The calcium phosphate layer has an average crystallite size of less than about 100 nm in at least one direction and dissolves for more than 2 hours in vitro. The calcium phosphate layer is substantially free of carbonate. The coating, which is formed on a sodium titanate surface, has increased shear strength and tensile strength. The coating is formed by a solution deposited hydroxyapatite process under inert conditions. The pH of the solution varies by less than 0.1 pH unit/hour during coating formation. |
| US11058795B2 |
Semipermeable membrane and method of manufacturing the same
The present disclosure relates to a semipermeable membrane. The present disclosure aims to provide a semipermeable membrane having tolerance against a decrease over time in substance permeability. The present disclosure provides a semipermeable membrane containing a resin. The permeation rate of albumin in the semipermeable membrane is no lower than 30%. The albumin adsorption amount obtained when the semipermeable membrane measuring 1 cm on each side is immersed in a 0.1% albumin solution for 90 minutes is no greater than 10 μg/cm2. The water permeation amount obtained when water is sucked through the semipermeable membrane at a negative pressure of 3±0.2 kPa is expressed by no smaller than 1,000 L/(m2 hour). The semipermeable membrane can isolate a cell from an external environment. |
| US11058791B2 |
Thin nanocomposite film for use in an absorbent article
A thin nanocomposite film for use in an absorbent article is provided. The film contains an ethylene polymer, a nanoclay having an organic surface treatment, and a compatibilizer that includes an olefin polymer containing an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer. The present inventors have discovered that through selective control over the particular type and concentration of the components used to form the film, as well as the manner in which it is formed, the modulus and tensile strength of the film can be significantly improved without having an adverse impact on its ductility. |
| US11058790B2 |
Electronic apparatus having photocatalytic filter
An electronic apparatus capable of controlling the air purification performance of a photocatalytic filter according to an air volume of a blowing fan and a concentration of a specific gas. An electronic apparatus having a deodorizing performance recovery function of a photocatalytic filter. The electronic apparatus includes a blowing fan, a filter apparatus configured to purify air introduced by the blowing fan and a controller configured to adjust a current applied to the filter apparatus, wherein the filter apparatus comprises a light emitting module to which a plurality of light emitting portions configured to output ultraviolet light is mounted, a photocatalytic filter provided to face the light emitting portion and a support frame configured to support the light emitting module and the photocatalytic filter to be apart from each other by a predetermined distance. |
| US11058787B2 |
Scented frame clip
An ornamental including first and second elongate members, a transverse member, and a reservoir. The first elongate member having an inner side and an opposing outer side. The second elongate member having an outer side and an opposing inner side facing the inner side of the first elongate member. The transverse member having a first end connected directly to a first end of the first elongate member and a second end connected directly to a first end of the second elongate member. The reservoir affixed to the second end of the first elongate member. |
| US11058784B2 |
Multipurpose ultraviolet floor curing devices
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a multipurpose ultraviolet (UV) floor curing device. The device includes a mobile carriage, a UV panel, and a control device. The mobile carriage is configured to move on a floor applied with a photocurable coating. The UV panel is coupled to the mobile carriage and removably secures a plurality of radiation units configured to emit UV light of a predetermined intensity capable of curing the photocurable coating. The UV panel is configured to transition between a floor configuration and a non-floor configuration. The control device configured to drive the UV panel for the plurality of radiation units to project the UV light towards the ground substantially underneath the UV panel in the floor configuration and towards elevated surfaces proximate to the ground in the non-floor configuration. |
| US11058782B2 |
Apparatus, method, system and software product for hand sanitisation
A method of implementing and using an apparatus (1a,1b,13,25) to achieve hand sanitisation by application of ozone. The apparatus has a disinfecting chamber (3,3′,110) with at least one port (2) adapted for insertion of at least one hand into the disinfecting chamber (3,110). A sensor (4) detects entry and/or exit of the hand (26) into the disinfecting chamber (3,110). An ozone water output (7,130) of an ozone water supply (8) is arranged to deliver ozone water to the at least one hand (26) when inserted into the disinfecting chamber (3,110). Control means (6) times start and stop of a discharge of ozone water from the at least one ozone water output (7,130) into the disinfecting chamber (3,110) when the at least one sensor (4) detects entry of the at least one hand (26) into the disinfecting chamber (3,110). |
| US11058779B2 |
Sirna/nanoparticle formulations for treatment of middle-east respiratory syndrome coronaviral infection
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for siRNA therapeutics for prevention and treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) infections. The compositions include a pharmaceutical composition comprising siRNA cocktails that target viral genes and pharmaceutically acceptable polymeric nanoparticle carriers and liposomal nanoparticle carriers. |
| US11058778B2 |
Nanoparticle pharmaceutical delivery system
A method of preparing a nanoparticle pharmaceutical delivery system. A nanoparticle pharmaceutical delivery system. A method of preparing a targeted nanoparticle pharmaceutical delivery system. A targeted nanoparticle pharmaceutical delivery system. |
| US11058771B2 |
Vascular ulcer treatment
A patch for treating vascular ulcers caused by excessive enzymatic activity may include a substrate configured to span a vascular ulcer as well as a linking material that is disposed relative to the substrate and has an affinity for an enzyme involved in causing the vascular ulcer. A magnetic material may be coupled to the linking material. In some cases, the enzymes involved in causing the vascular ulcer may become coupled to the linking material and thus become coupled to the magnetic material so that that the enzymes can be removed by applying a magnetic field in the proximity of the vascular ulcer. The enzymes may include matrix metalloproteinases. |
| US11058765B2 |
Means and methods for treating HSV
The present invention relates to a vaccine composition comprising a multimeric complex of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) polypeptides for the treatment or vaccination against HSV. The present invention also relates to a vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the HSV polypeptides and a host cell comprising the vector. The present invention further comprises a method for producing the vaccine composition. |
| US11058762B2 |
Immunogenic compositions and uses thereof
This invention generally relates to immunogenic compositions that comprise an RNA component and a polypeptide component. Immunogenic compositions that deliver antigenic epitopes in two different forms—a first epitope from a pathogen, in RNA-coded form; and a second epitope from the same pathogen, in polypeptide form—are effective in inducing immune response to the pathogen. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an RNA-based priming composition and a polypeptide-based boosting composition. The kit may be used for sequential administration of the priming and the boosting compositions. |
| US11058756B2 |
Compositions and methods of treating autoimmune disease by reducing enterococcus
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing an autoimmune disorder by reducing the amount or activity of Enterococcus sp. in a subject. In certain aspects, the present invention provides methods of diagnosing a subject as having an autoimmune disease or disorder by detecting an increased amount of Enterococcus sp. or anti-Enterococcus sp. antibodies in the subject. |
| US11058755B2 |
A*03 restricted peptides for use in immunotherapy against cancers and related methods
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US11058754B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against prostate cancer and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US11058751B1 |
Compositions for optimized RAS peptide vaccines
The present disclosure provides for methods, systems, and compositions of nucleic acid and peptide sequences. The present disclosure provides for a nucleic acid sequence encoding two or more amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO: 10, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 12, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 14, SEQ ID NO: 15, SEQ ID NO: 16, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 18, SEQ ID NO: 19, SEQ ID NO: 20, SEQ ID NO: 21, SEQ ID NO: 22, SEQ ID NO: 23, SEQ ID NO: 24, SEQ ID NO: 25, SEQ ID NO: 26, SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 28, SEQ ID NO: 29, SEQ ID NO: 30, SEQ ID NO: 31, SEQ ID NO: 32, SEQ ID NO: 33, SEQ ID NO: 34, SEQ ID NO: 35, SEQ ID NO: 36, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 38, SEQ ID NO: 39, SEQ ID NO: 40, and SEQ ID NO: 41. The present disclosure also provides for an immunogenic peptide composition comprising two or more peptides selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO: 10, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 12, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 14, SEQ ID NO: 15, SEQ ID NO: 16, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 18, SEQ ID NO: 19, SEQ ID NO: 20, SEQ ID NO: 21, SEQ ID NO: 22, SEQ ID NO: 23, SEQ ID NO: 24, SEQ ID NO: 25, SEQ ID NO: 26, SEQ ID NO: 27, SEQ ID NO: 28, SEQ ID NO: 29, SEQ ID NO: 30, SEQ ID NO: 31, SEQ ID NO: 32, SEQ ID NO: 33, SEQ ID NO: 34, SEQ ID NO: 35, SEQ ID NO: 36, SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 38, SEQ ID NO: 39, SEQ ID NO: 40, and SEQ ID NO: 41. The present disclosure further provides for a nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 42, SEQ ID NO: 43, SEQ ID NO: 44, SEQ ID NO: 45, SEQ ID NO: 46, SEQ ID NO: 47, SEQ ID NO: 48, SEQ ID NO: 49, SEQ ID NO: 50, SEQ ID NO: 51, SEQ ID NO: 52, SEQ ID NO: 53, SEQ ID NO: 54, SEQ ID NO: 55, SEQ ID NO: 56, SEQ ID NO: 57, SEQ ID NO: 58, SEQ ID NO: 59, SEQ ID NO: 60, SEQ ID NO: 61, SEQ ID NO: 62, SEQ ID NO: 63, SEQ ID NO: 64, and SEQ ID NO: 65. The present disclosure additionally provides for an immunogenic peptide composition comprising one or more peptides selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 42, SEQ ID NO: 43, SEQ ID NO: 44, SEQ ID NO: 45, SEQ ID NO: 46, SEQ ID NO: 47, SEQ ID NO: 48, SEQ ID NO: 49, SEQ ID NO: 50, SEQ ID NO: 51, SEQ ID NO: 52, SEQ ID NO: 53, SEQ ID NO: 54, SEQ ID NO: 55, SEQ ID NO: 56, SEQ ID NO: 57, SEQ ID NO: 58, SEQ ID NO: 59, SEQ ID NO: 60, SEQ ID NO: 61, SEQ ID NO: 62, SEQ ID NO: 63, SEQ ID NO: 64, and SEQ ID NO: 65. |
| US11058744B2 |
Composition for treating prostate cancer
The present invention relates to a composition for treating prostate cancer and, more specifically, to a composition for treating prostate cancer, which contains a peptide derived from telomerase and is effective in inhibiting growth and metastasis of prostate cancer cells. In addition, the present invention provides a composition and method for treating prostate cancer, wherein, when prostate cancer is treated, docetaxel and the peptide derived from telomerase are co-administered, thereby having a synergetic therapeutic effect compared with administration alone. Particularly, the present invention provides a treatment method useful for patients who do not have a sufficient anticancer effect merely through administration of docetaxel alone and patients who have hormone resistance. |
| US11058739B2 |
Sebum control and anti-acne composition
A method for reducing skin inflammation or reducing sebum production from sebaceous glands is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Psidium guajava fruit extract and Kunzea ericoides leaf extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces skin inflammation or sebum production from sebaceous glands. |
| US11058734B2 |
Probiotic strains having cholesterol absorbing capacity, methods and uses thereof
The invention relates to a probiotic strain selected from Lactobacillus reuteri V340 with accession number CECT and Bifidobacterium breve BT820 with accession number CECT 8606, or a variant of said probiotic strain having cholesterol-absorbing capacity, and to methods and therapeutic uses thereof. The invention also relates to compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, feeds or nutritional products comprising a probiotic strain selected from Lactobacillus reuteri V3401 with accession number CECT 8605 and Bifidobacterium breve BT820 with accession number CECT 8606, or a variant of said probiotic strain having cholesterol-absorbing capacity. |
| US11058728B1 |
Restimulation of cryopreserved tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
The present disclosure provides methods for re-stimulating TIL populations that lead to improved phenotype and increased metabolic health of the TILs and provides methods of assaying for TIL populations to determine suitability for more efficacious infusion after re-stimulation. |
| US11058726B2 |
Peptides and scaffolds for use in immunotherapy against head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US11058725B2 |
CA2 compositions and methods for tunable regulation
The present disclosure provides drug responsive domains derived from human carbonic anhydrase 2 that can modulate protein stability for human interleukin 15 (IL15) payloads, as well as compositions and methods of use thereof. |
| US11058722B2 |
Chimeric antigen receptor comprising a cartilage-oligomeric matrix protein (comp) coiled-coil spacer domain
The present invention provides a chimeric antigen-receptor (CAR)-forming polypeptide comprising: (i) an antigen-binding domain; (ii) a coiled-coil spacer domain; (iii) a transmembrane domain; and (iv) an endodomain. The invention also provides a multimeric CAR formed by association of a plurality of CAR-forming polypeptides by virtue of association of their coiled-coil spacer domains. |
| US11058699B2 |
Method and compositions for inhibition of double stranded DNA viruses
A method of inhibiting double-stranded DNA virus infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method involves exposing a papillomavirus to an effective amount of an inhibitor selected from the group of G1, S, G2, and M cell cycle inhibitors. In another embodiment, the method involves administering an inhibitor selected from the group of G1, S, G2, and M cell cycle inhibitors to a susceptible tissue or cell. |
| US11058691B2 |
Nitric oxide releasing prostaglandin derivatives for treating normal tension glaucoma
This invention provides a method of lowering intraocular pressure in a patient having normal tension glaucoma, comprising contacting an eye of a subject having normal tension glaucoma with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of Nitric Oxide releasing prostaglandin derivatives of formula (I). |
| US11058690B2 |
Use of cytochrome bc1 complex inhibitor in preparing pharmaceutical composition
A use of an inhibitor of the cytochrome bc1 complex for preparing a pharmaceutical composition which treats diseases related to smooth muscle spasms, inflammatory diseases, and relieves pain. |
| US11058687B2 |
Human papilloma virus as predictor of cancer prognosis
Methods of treating a head and neck cancer are disclosed. |
| US11058686B2 |
5-(pyrimidin-4-yl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)nicotinonitrile compounds as IKKE, TBK1 and/or SIK2 kinases inhibitors
The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R is —CH3 or —CH2CH3 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by IKKE, TBK1 and/or SIK2 mechanisms in a subject, for example cancer and inflammatory and tissue repair disorders. The invention also provides uses of the compounds of formula (I) and compositions containing them. (Formula (I)) |
| US11058683B2 |
Treating sexual desire disorders with flibanserin
The invention relates to the use of flibanserin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, for the treatment of disorders of sexual desire. |
| US11058682B2 |
Gastro-resistant formulation containing posaconazole
The present invention relates to a gastro-resistant pharmaceutical composition comprising a solid solution prepared by hot-melt extrusion, whereby the solid solution contains posaconazole, an enteric polymer and a non-enteric polymer. The composition is preferably a granulate material that can be filled into a capsule or compressed into a tablet. |
| US11058680B2 |
Combinations of opioid/TLR4 antagonists and acetaminophen for use in the treatment of emotional pain and insomnia
Disclosed are compositions for the treatment of emotional pain, physical pain, and insomnia comprising a compound comprising an opioid antagonist that treats pain by blocking Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4). Examples of opioid antagonist include naltrexone and naloxone, and their use in the treatment, prevention, and reversal of pain. |
| US11058679B2 |
Dosage form of vinca alkaloid drug
The present invention relates to a dosage form comprising an aqueous solution of a vinca alkaloid drug or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt in a flexible infusion container, and a light protective secondary packaging containing the flexible infusion container, wherein the dosage form is ready-to-infuse and wherein the aqueous solution is stable at room temperature. |
| US11058674B2 |
Drug for treating cocaine addiction or preventing recurrence of same
The present invention provides a drug for treating cocaine addiction or preventing the relapse of the same. Specifically, the present invention provides a drug for treating cocaine addiction or preventing the relapse of the same containing (R)-2-{3-[1-(5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)piperidin-4-yl]-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl}-N-methylacetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US11058672B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for producing low impurity concentrations of the same
A composition having clevidipine as an active ingredient is described. The composition includes clevidipine as an active ingredient and an amount of the impurity H168/79 that is no greater than about 1.5%, or where the ratio between clevidipine and H168/79 is equal or above 60 to 1. |
| US11058671B2 |
Formulations and methods of manufacturing formulations for use in colonic evacuation
Formulations and methods of manufacturing formulations for use in colonic evacuation are disclosed herein, in an embodiment, a solid dosage formulation includes an intra-granular fraction intermingled with an extra-granular fraction, wherein the intra-granular fraction includes granules comprising at least one osmotic evacuant agent, at least one antacid, and a first pharmaceutically acceptable excipient component, and wherein the extra-granular fraction includes one or more organic acids, a non-metallic lubricating element, and a second pharmaceutically acceptable excipient component. |
| US11058670B2 |
Therapeutic uses of relacorilant, a heteroaryl-ketone fused azadecalin glucocorticoid receptor modulator
Methods and compositions are disclosed for diagnosing a patient suspected of suffering from, and for treating a patient suffering from, a disorder such as hypercortisolemia, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's Disease, hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolemia, a liver disease, a cardiac disorder, high blood pressure, a blood clotting disorder, a cancer, a psychological disorder, weight gain, a disorder of glucose control, a bone disorder (e.g., osteoporosis), hypogonadism, pseudoacromegaly, pituitary tumors, functional hypercortisolism, ACTH secreting tumors, peripheral neuropathy, dyslipidemia and other disorders.The methods and compositions include administration of a heteroaryl-ketone fused azadecalin glucocorticoid receptor modulator (GRM). The preferred heteroaryl-ketone fused azadecalin GRM is relacorilant ((R)-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-((1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)sulfonyl)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-g]isoquinolin-4a-yl)(4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)methanone). In some cases, the GRM (e.g., relacorilant) is orally administered. In some cases, the GRM (e.g., relacorilant) is orally administered without food. |
| US11058668B2 |
Methods of treating TTR amyloidosis using AG10
Described herein are methods for treating transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis in a subject. The methods include specific dosing regimens that have great efficacy in treating the subjects and that are well tolerated in subjects. |
| US11058667B2 |
Sacubitril-valsartan dosage regimen for treating heart failure
The present invention relates to sacubitril-valsartan dosage regimens for the treatment of heart failure in a patient. |
| US11058661B2 |
Compositions and methods for lowering triglycerides in a subject on concomitant statin therapy and having hsCRP levels of at least about 2 mg/L
In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related diseases in subject in need thereof having triglyceride levels of about 200 mg/dL to about 499 mg/dL, and hsCRP levels ≥2.0 mg/L. |
| US11058659B2 |
Methods and compositions for the treatment of ophalmic diseases and disorders
This invention provides compounds, methods and compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including retinal and choroidal disorders and related conditions. More particularly, the invention provides a method of using the provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including retinal and choroidal diseases, and related conditions, upon topical administration to the eye. |
| US11058656B2 |
Lipid formulations containing bioactive fatty acids
Provided herein is technology relating to lipid compositions containing bioactive fatty acids and particularly, but not exclusively, to compositions containing defined ratios of 5,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid to one or more of: 5,9,12-octadecatrienoic acid; 7,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid; 5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid; 9,12-octadecadienoic acid; 9-octadecenoic acid; 14-methyl hexadecanoic acid; 11,14 eicosadienoic acid, 5,9-octadecadienoic acid; 5,11-octadecadienoic acid; 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid; 5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid; 7,10,13,16,19-docosapentaenoic acid; and 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid. |
| US11058651B2 |
Topical composition for pain relief
A topical composition for nociceptive and neuropathic pain relief comprising one or more of menthol, camphor, methyl sulfonyl methane, lidocaine, Arinica montana, harpagophytum tincture, Emu oil, maqui powder, turmeric oil and in some embodiments methyl salicylate or capsaicin with Cannabis sativa. |
| US11058649B2 |
Composition and method for enhancing wound healing
The invention relates to a composition for enhancing wound healing and/or for reducing pain and inflammation, comprising a first active ingredient and a second active ingredient, wherein the first active ingredient comprises an antiseptic and the second active ingredient comprises an admixture of at least one vitamin, at least one mineral and at least one amino acid, and to use of the composition for enhancing wound healing. |
| US11058647B1 |
Systems, methods, and kits for diagnostics and treatment of viral respiratory infection
The present disclosure includes methods, systems, kits and compositions for treating, preventing and diagnosing viral infections, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, with an anti-androgen and anti-thyroid medication, a thyroid receptor antagonist, a TGF-β inhibitor or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also describes methods and compositions for the treatment of viral respiratory diseases, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, including anti-androgens, anti-thyroid medications, thyroid receptor antagonists, TGF-β inhibitors, RXR inhibitors, furin inhibitors or other agents to disrupt the androgen signaling. |
| US11058638B2 |
Tyrosine derivatives and compositions comprising them
Provided herein are methods comprising providing a tyrosine derivative and a solid particulate material (and, optionally, melanin) and applying force to said tyrosine derivative and said solid particulate material for a time and under conditions effective to impregnate at least one of said tyrosine derivative and said solid particulate material with the other of said tyrosine derivative and said solid particulate material. The invention also provides compositions comprising at least one of a tyrosine derivative impregnated with a solid particulate material and a solid particulate material impregnated with a tyrosine derivative. |
| US11058637B1 |
Surface-modified emulsomes for intranasal delivery of drugs
Emulsome compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine, cholesterol, tristearin, and one or more lipophilic bioactive agents such as vinpocetine are provided. The emulsomes may further comprise surface modifications of either [N-(carbonyl-methoxypropylethyleneglycol-2000)-1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine, sodium salt] (MPEG-DSPE) for peglyation or stearylamine for cationization. Methods of improving brain delivery of lipophilic bioactive agents by intranasally administering such emulsome compositions are also provided. |
| US11058636B2 |
Dispersion process of adapalene in a gel preparation
A dispersion process of adapalene gel preparation, including the following steps: pulverizing adapalene raw material to D50 not more than 10 μm and D90 not more than 30 μm by dry detection; adding methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 1,2-propanediol, carbomer 980 and disodium edetate in water, heating and stirring consistently to obtain a matrix in a uniform jelly; adding poloxamer 188, propylene glycol and ethylene glycol phenyl ether in water, stirring and heating to prepare a mixed solution; adding adapalene in the mixed solution prepared, emulsifying at a high speed, then adding to the matrix for thorough stirring; and then adding a triethanolamine aqueous solution for homogenization and stirring. The preparation prepared has good emulsifying and dispersing effect of adapalene, can be expanded on a large scale, and the industrial promotion prospect is good. |
| US11058632B2 |
Drug delivery using aptamer construct
A molecular complex comprising a therapeutic agent and a controlled release construct, the controlled release construct comprising a primary matrix conjugation site which is linked to an cell adhesive site, via a binding region and optionally via one or more spacer elements, wherein the binding region has a folded configuration in which it is bound to the therapeutic agent, wherein the construct is configured such that when mechanical tension is applied between the primary matrix conjugation site and the cell adhesive site, the binding region adopts a less folded configuration in which bound therapeutic agent is released. Related controlled release constructs for loading with the therapeutic agent, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of manufacture and use. |
| US11058630B2 |
Method of rapidly achieving therapeutic concentrations of triptans for treatment of migraines
Compositions, devices and methods employing therapeutic concentrations of a triptan for treatment of migraine are described. Also described are methods and apparatuses for delivery of zolmitriptan for achieving a Tmax as quick as 2 minutes and not later than 30 minutes in the majority of subjects. |
| US11058627B2 |
Long-wear compositions containing silicone acrylate copolymer and surface-treated pigment
Compositions including at least one dendritic silicone acrylate copolymer and at least one surface-treated pigment, as well as methods of making such compositions and methods of applying such compositions to keratinous material are provided. |
| US11058624B2 |
Hair care composition comprising cationic polymers and anionic particulates
Disclosed is a hair care composition comprising cationic polymers and anionic particulates. The composition of the present invention provides improved deposition of anionic particulates. |
| US11058620B2 |
Product composition comprising a discrete particle and an aqueous base composition
Disclosed is a product composition comprising: a discrete particle of a mixture composition, wherein the mixture composition comprises a surfactant and a high melting point fatty compound and a benefit agent; and an aqueous base composition comprising a surfactant, a high melting point fatty compound, and an aqueous carrier, and wherein the aqueous base composition is substantially free of detersive surfactant. The product composition of the present invention provides at least one the followings: more flexibility in the product composition rheology; improved stability in the product composition; improved deposition of benefit agents; and improved visual/aesthetic appearance. |
| US11058618B1 |
Hair treatment compositions
The hair treatment compositions of the instant disclosure typically include about 20 wt. % or more of a polyol; about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a monoalcohol having a carbon chain of 1 to 10 carbons; about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a fatty acid; about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of a fatty amine; about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and about 0.1 to about 15 wt. % of an emollient, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. The hair treatment composition typically has a weight ratio of the amount of polyol to the amount the monoalcohol of 20:1 to 1:1. Additionally, the hair treatment may have a molar ratio of the amount of the fatty acid to the amount of the fatty amine of 0.8:1 to 1.2:1. |
| US11058617B2 |
Methods
Provided herein are methods of treating one or more symptoms of a gastric disorder in the oral cavity of a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises applying to the subject's teeth an oral care composition comprising a basic amino acid in free or salt form, wherein the basic amino acid is arginine (e.g., free form arginine); zinc oxide and zinc citrate; and an orally acceptable carrier. |
| US11058614B2 |
Cosmetics concealing wrinkles
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for concealing wrinkles. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention causes diffuse reflection of light on a wrinkled spot without using powder and effectively fills the wrinkled spot of skin, thereby enabling a temporary concealing of the wrinkle. Because powder is not used, the cosmetic composition has an excellent feeling of use when applied to the skin and prolonged adhesion to the skin, with no white turbidity. |
| US11058613B2 |
Suncare compositions
A suncare formulation comprising: a dermatologically acceptable organic carrier; a UV radiation absorbing agent; and an SPF booster; wherein the SPF booster comprises a multistage polymeric particle having a core comprising polymerized units of a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid core monomer and a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated core monomer; an inner shell comprising polymerized units of a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated inner shell monomer; a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid inner shell monomer and an aliphatic inner shell monomer; an outer shell comprising polymerized units of a non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated outer shell monomer; an aliphatic outer shell monomer; a monoethylenically unsaturated non-carboxylic acid outer shell monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated surfactant outer shell monomer; wherein the core, when dry, contains a void; wherein the multistage polymeric particle has an average particle size, when dry, of 50 to 1,000 nm. |
| US11058611B2 |
Hydrogen peroxide formulations in barrier layer films with a metallized layer
The present disclosure concerns a cosmetic product for modifying the natural color of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising at least one packaging (VP) and a cosmetic composition (KM) contained in this packaging (VP). The packaging is made of a multi-layer film (F) comprising at least two polymer layers (P1) and (P2) and at least one barrier layer (BS). The cosmetic composition comprises at least one oxidizing agent and at least one thickening agent from the xanthane group. The use of the packaging (VP) in combination with the cosmetic composition (KM) does surprisingly not lead to an inflation of the packaging or an excessive water loss of the agent (KM) during storage. |
| US11058606B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for delivering medicaments to intravenous fluid
An infusion apparatus including a body having an infusion reservoir and one end of the body adapted to receive a pierceable end of a vial, a barrel rotatably disposed in an opposing end of the body and having an internal fluid chamber, and a plunger received in one end of the barrel, wherein the barrel rotates relative to the body between a first position allowing bi-directional fluid flow between the barrel and the vial, and a second position allowing bi-directional fluid flow between the barrel and the infusion reservoir, and wherein the plunger is movable relative to the barrel to control the bi-directional fluid flow between the barrel and the vial and the bi-directional fluid flow between the barrel and the infusion reservoir. |
| US11058604B2 |
Combination emergency wash and faucet unit
A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base configured to be coupled to a sink, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base and including an emergency wash unit configured to dispense a first fluid, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base and configured to dispense a second fluid. The emergency wash arm is repositionable relative to the base between a stored position and an active position. The spout is repositionable relative to the base and the emergency wash arm. The spout is configured to move away from the active position of the emergency wash arm when the emergency wash arm is moved from the stored position toward the active position. |
| US11058603B2 |
Mattress system
The present invention provides a mattress system (1) devised to achieve a function of automatic detection, mainly comprising: a mattress (2) having a simple structure; a control unit (3) equipped with a unique user interface (31) for caregivers to simultaneously adjust three major functions, namely, therapy mode, therapy intensity and comfort level; and a connection pipe (4) for supplying air and power. The system (1) is further provided with a built-in auto-setting function to sense the body characteristics of the patient (39) lying on the mattress (2) and determine an effective supporting pressure range for the patient (39). By detecting a pressure difference representing the body characteristics of the patient (39) lying on the mattress (2) and comparing with the data stored in a built-in database, the system (1) can always provide the patient (39) with not only a well-proved therapeutic effect through the auto-setting function, but also an adjustable comfort level on the patient's request through the user interface (31). |
| US11058602B2 |
Chest compliance directed chest compressions
Among other things, in one aspect, we describe a system for assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The system includes at least one sensor; and one or more processors configured for calculating a chest compliance relationship based on data received from the at least one sensor, and determining a neutral position of chest compression based at least in part on a feature of the chest compliance relationship. The system can take the form of an active compression-decompression device. |
| US11058600B1 |
Stimulation device
A stimulation device is provided including a central portion having first and second opposite ends, a first shaft, and a second shaft. The first shaft and the second shaft extend from the first opposite end and the second opposite end, respectively. The central portion may further include one or more stimulation tips that may be integrated with the central portion or may extend from the central portion. The one or more stimulation tips may provide a pleasurable vibrating motion or pulsating sensation to the clitoral region of a female's vagina. The shafts may provide a pleasurable vibrating motion or pulsating sensation to the vagina or anus of a female. Upon insertion of the shafts into each respective female's vagina or anus, the stimulation device may serve to align the vulva or anus of the two females and influence their motion with respect to one another. Accordingly, upon penetration of the vulva or anus, the clitoral region of the first and second female may come in contact with the one or more stimulation tips, facilitating simultaneous stimulation. |
| US11058598B2 |
Tilt compensation for tremor cancellation device
A method of tremor reduction in a handheld device includes measuring a tremor motion and a tilt motion with a motion tracking module (“MTM”) disposed in a housing of the handheld device. In response to measuring the tremor motion, an attachment arm is moved with at least one motion generating mechanism to reduce the tremor motion in the attachment arm. Additionally, in response to measuring the tilt motion, the attachment arm is moved with the at least one motion generating mechanism to resist the attachment arm hitting a hard stop in the handheld device. |
| US11058594B2 |
Systems and methods for repositioning a patient
A method and system is provided for repositioning a patient on a transfer surface (e.g., a hospital bed, a stretcher, an imaging system, or the like). The system comprises two rollers positioned on one side of the surface, and a retractable transfer sheet wound around the rollers. The transfer sheet may be unwound from the two rollers to form two layers between the patient and the transfer surface. The patient may then be moved by sliding a top layer of the transfer sheet relative to a second layer of the transfer sheet. After use, the sheet can be retracted around the roller(s), allowing it to be stored in a location that is convenient but out-of-the-way. Such a system may allow a patient to be moved with less force, in less time, with fewer personnel, or with some other benefit. |
| US11058588B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy
Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. |
| US11058584B2 |
Methods and systems for OCT guided glaucoma surgery
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for aiding a surgeon to perform a surgical procedure on an eye. The surgical procedure includes inserting an elongate probe from an opening into the eye across an anterior chamber to a target tissue region comprising a trabecular meshwork and a Schlemm's canal. Exemplary systems include an optical microscope for the surgeon to view the eye with a microscope image during the procedure; an optical coherence tomography (OCT) apparatus configured to perform an OCT scan of a target location in the target tissue region during the procedure; and an image processing apparatus configured to generate an augmented image by overlaying an OCT image of target location and a graphical visual element identifying the locations, wherein the graphical visual element is registered with the microscope image to aid the surgeon in advancing a distal end of the elongate probe to the target location. |
| US11058581B2 |
Adjustable flow glaucoma shunts and methods for making and using same
Adjustable flow glaucoma shunts are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an adjustable flow shunt can include an outflow drainage tube having a proximal inflow region and a distal outflow region. The proximal inflow region can include aperture(s) defining a fluid inlet area positioned to allow fluid to flow therethrough. The shunt further comprises an inflow control assembly at the proximal inflow region. The inflow control assembly can include a control element configured to slidably engage the proximal inflow region and a spring element. The spring element is configured to be activated by non-invasive energy and, upon activation, slidably move the control element along the proximal inflow region such that (a) the one or more apertures are accessible and have a first fluid flow cross-section or (b) the one or more apertures are at least partially covered by the control element and have a second, different fluid-flow cross-section. |
| US11058579B2 |
Ophthalmic surgical device for accessing tissue and for performing a capsulotomy
A surgical device and procedure are provided for smoothly and easily accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision in the cornea of the eye. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position on the lens capsule. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion of the lens capsule and to remove the portion from the eye. |
| US11058576B2 |
Method and apparatus for subretinal administration of therapeutic agent
An apparatus for delivering therapeutic agent to an eye comprises a body, a cannula, a hollow needle, and an actuation assembly. The cannula extends distally from the body and is sized and configured to be insertable between a choroid and a sclera of a patient's eye. The actuation assembly is operable to actuate the needle relative to the cannula to thereby drive a distal portion of the needle along an exit axis that is obliquely oriented relative to the longitudinal axis of the cannula. The cannula may be inserted through a sclerotomy incision to position a distal end of the cannula at a posterior region of the eye, between the choroid and sclera. The needle may be advanced through the choroid to deliver the therapeutic agent adjacent to the potential space between the neurosensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium layer, adjacent to the area of geographic atrophy. |
| US11058573B2 |
Heating / cooling body treatment therapy pad system
A heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system incorporates a plurality of therapy pads that can be coupled together by connectors and attachments to form an integrated therapy pad assembly. The thermal pads have pouches for receiving thermal inserts that may be heated or chilled. The thermal inserts may be cylindrical in shape and there may be thermal insert gaps, or spaces between the pouches to enable better conformability of the therapy pad to a person's body, such as around the neck. The heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system may include a neck therapy pad, spine therapy pad, head and face therapy pads, shoulder therapy pad, lumbar therapy pad, armpit thermal therapy pad and a thermal therapy pad vest. The system of pads interconnect to provide tailored thermal therapy to multiple areas of a user's body and may be used to effectuate rapid cooling and in particular for those suffering from heat exhaustion. |
| US11058566B2 |
Variable rate prosthesis delivery system providing prosthesis alterations
Devices, methods, and systems for prosthesis delivery to patient vasculature are provided. A prosthesis delivery device provided herein delivers a prosthesis to the vasculature of a patient and permits an operator to deploy the prosthesis using a single action mechanism to deploy the prosthesis at a standard deployment rate and a dual action mechanism to deploy the prosthesis at an accelerated deployment rate. Deploying the prosthesis at an accelerated deployment rate results in alterations to the deployed prosthesis structure because the prosthesis is deployed with increased axial compression that results in the prosthesis having increased radial force. |
| US11058561B2 |
Prosthetic device, system and method for increasing vacuum attachment
A prosthetic system includes a prosthetic valve having a valve body with a shaft defining a flow channel fluidly connectable to an interior of a socket. One or more ports in the valve body are in fluid communication with the flow channel and a membrane is positioned in the valve body. A release button associated with the membrane controls allow air flow into the socket via the one or more ports while air can flow out of the socket via the one or more ports independent of operation of the release button. A one-way valve is connected to the valve assembly that selectively permit air flow out of the socket. A valve insert is mountable on the socket and arranged to couple the valve body to the socket. The valve insert defines an opening configured to allow the shaft to extend through the valve insert and into the socket. |
| US11058557B2 |
Digital to definitive orthotic and prosthetic device manufacturing system and method
Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time. |
| US11058556B2 |
Multimodal abrading device for fusing a sacroiliac joint
A multimodal abrading device for preparing a sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”) to receive a graft implant. The abrading device comprises an abrading head having abrading surfaces on a first pair of opposing sides, the abrading surfaces configured for decorticating the cortical bone of the SI Joint. The abrading head further comprises an open tip having a cutting edge configured to cut bone tissue in the SI Joint. The abrading device further comprises a slide hammer assembly at a proximal end of the abrading device, the slide hammer assembly having a released position that enables operation of the slide hammer assembly, and a locked position that prohibits operation of the slide hammer assembly. |
| US11058555B2 |
Holder for an acetabular cup implant
The present invention is directed to a system comprising a medical instrument (e.g. cup implant, 3) and a holding device (2) that interacts with said medical instrument to form a sealable cavity within the combined arrangement of components. An impaction device (1) is also provided, preferably which provides means to allow fluid to be expelled from the cavity but which prevents further fluid from entering the cavity. |
| US11058552B2 |
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion cage and plate
A stand-alone ALIF implant that comprises a cage and a rotatable plate attached to an anterior portion of the cage by a fastener mechanism. The plate may also be integrally formed with the cage, and both are typically manufactured using additive manufacturing techniques. Support material may be added during the additive manufacturing process to lend support to the implant, and may be positioned around the fastener mechanism during manufacturing of the implant. Once formed, the support material may be dissolved away, thereby allowing the plate to rotate independently from the cage, but still remain movably attached via the fastener mechanism. The cage may further comprise webbing thereon to promote bone growth. |
| US11058546B2 |
Bone repositioning guide system and procedure
An improved surgical system and procedure for correcting a deformity between first and second bones using an alignment guide based on a correction factor. The correction factor can be based on a virtual model of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration and a corrected configuration. In the virtual corrected configuration, first and second virtual axes can be fixed in the respective first and second bones. When reverted to the virtual deformed configuration, the orientation of the first and second axes can be used to determine the correction factor. The alignment guide is used to insert one or more k-wires into each of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration. A correction guide is passed along the k-wires to rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone into the corrected configuration. |
| US11058545B2 |
First metatarsophalangeal joint implant and method for placement
An implant is disclosed for the first metatarsophalangeal joint between the proximal phalange and the first metatarsal, the phalange moving in a sagittal plane perpendicular to a transverse plane. The implant includes a metatarsal component for securing against the distal end of the first metatarsal, the metatarsal component having an interfacing surface with a plurality of ridges and valleys. The implant further includes a phalangeal component for securing against the proximal end of the proximal phalange, the phalangeal component having an interfacing surface with a plurality of ridges and valleys, wherein the ridges of the interfacing surface of the metatarsal component are received by the valleys of the interfacing surface of the phalangeal component to provide for a full range of motion in the sagittal plane but impede motion in the transverse plane. |
| US11058542B1 |
System and method for joining boney structures
Disclosed are system and methods that use at least one non-threaded anchor and an implant with at least one aperture to join boney structures, where the interaction of the head of the anchor with the implant aperture causes the anchor to move transversely with respect to an initial trajectory. This movement causes compression or distraction of the boney structures which are coupled to the anchors. |
| US11058540B2 |
Atraumatic adjustment or replacement of a device for treating valve regurgitation
An epicardial device for reducing or preventing regurgitation of blood through a valve of a heart includes a main body having a segment adapted to apply force to an epicardial surface of the heart. A member that applies counterforce to the force applied by the segment is also provided. A foundation is configured to be anchored to the epicardial surface of the heart. The foundation includes a surface configured with attachment features. The device further includes a surface configured with mating attachment features configured to attach to the attachment features of the foundation. The mating attachment features and attachment features are separable and reattachable to allow repositioning of at least a portion of the device relative to the foundation. |
| US11058539B2 |
Heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor
An implantable prosthetic device includes a coaption portion, paddles, and clasps. The paddles are extendable from a folded closed position to an open position. A clasp is attached to each of the paddles. The clasps have a fixed arm attached to the paddle and a moveable arm. The moveable arm has a barbed portion, a first eyelet, and a second eyelet. The hinge portion connects the fixed arm to the moveable arm. A first intermediate suture loop is attached to the first eyelet and a second intermediate suture loop is attached to the second eyelet. At least one actuation suture is attached to the first and second intermediate suture loops. |
| US11058536B2 |
Method for replacement of heart valve
A method for implanting a replacement heart valve within a diseased valve includes accessing a patient's heart by piercing a myocardium, advancing a guidewire into the patient's heart, and installing an access device in a wall of the heart. The access device preferably has at least one valve mechanism. A valve delivery device is advanced over the guidewire and through the access device. The valve delivery device has a replacement heart valve disposed along a distal end portion thereof. The replacement heart valve preferably includes an outer support structure and a leaflet valve disposed within the outer support structure. The replacement heart valve is radially expanded within the diseased valve. During implantation, the outer support structure conforms to a diameter of the diseased valve and the leaflet valve expands to a fixed size having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the diseased valve. |
| US11058535B2 |
Replacement mitral valves
A prosthetic mitral valve includes an anchor assembly, a strut frame, and a plurality of replacement leaflets secured to the annular strut frame. The anchor assembly includes a ventricular anchor, an atrial anchor, and a central portion therebetween. The ventricular anchor and the atrial anchor are configured to flare radially outwards relative to the central portion. The annular strut frame is disposed radially within the anchor assembly and is attached to the anchor assembly. The central portion is configured to align with a native valve orifice and the ventricular anchor and the atrial anchor are configured to compress native cardiac tissue therebetween. |
| US11058534B2 |
Tubular prostheses
Tubular prostheses are provided for use in airways, upper digestive, and urinary tracts. Each of these uses has its own specific sets of biological specifications, based on what it must contain and exclude and the physical and chemical pressures and stresses to which it is subjected. The prostheses may be made from allogeneic cells. Thus they can be manufactured and stored prior to an individual's personal need arising. |
| US11058532B2 |
Composite scaffold for the repair, reconstruction, and regeneration of soft tissues
A composite scaffold having a highly porous interior with increased surface area and void volume is surrounded by a flexible support structure that substantially maintains its three-dimensional shape under tension and provides mechanical reinforcement during repair or reconstruction of soft tissue while simultaneously facilitating regeneration of functional tissue. |
| US11058531B2 |
Whipstitched graft construct and method of making the same
A whip stitched graft construct and method of formation. The whip stitched graft construct includes a plurality of tendon strand regions or soft tissue grafts placed together so that at least a portion of the plurality of the tendon strand regions are stitched together by employing multiple suture passes placed according to a whip stitching technique. Preferably, the multiple suture passes start at about the mid length of the plurality of tendon strand regions and are advanced toward one of the free ends of the tendon strands. The whip stitched graft construct is provided with at least two regions, one region formed of at least a plurality of tendon strand regions tied and whip stitched together, and the other region formed of untied segments of the plurality of tendon strands. |
| US11058530B2 |
Soft tissue grafts, and methods of making and using same
Soft tissue grafts, packaged soft tissue grafts, and methods of making and using soft tissue grafts are disclosed. One soft tissue graft includes processed tissue material having first and second opposed surfaces. The first and second opposed surfaces are bounded by first and second edges. The first edge has a concave shape that curves toward the second edge. The second edge has a convex shape that curves away from the first edge. The first surface comprises a plurality of apertures. At least one of the apertures is formed from a multi-directional separation in the first surface. One method of making a soft tissue graft includes positioning a cutting die on a surface of tissue material, pressing the cutting die into the tissue material to cut the tissue material, and processing the cut tissue material to create processed tissue material. |
| US11058528B2 |
Urinary incontinence prevention clip for men
A urinary incontinence prevention clip for men includes: a clip body having an upper frame positioned so as to correspond to the upper part of male genitalia, a lower frame positioned so as to correspond to the lower part of the male genitalia, and a connection part connected to one side of the upper frame and the lower frame and providing elastic force in a direction, in which the upper frame and the lower frame are spread; cushion parts respectively provided on the inside of the upper frame and the inside of the lower frame; and locking parts formed at both ends of the clip body so as to be fastened to each other, wherein the upper frame is formed so as not to press the blood vessels of the male genitalia and the lower frame is formed so as to press the urethras of the male genitalia. |
| US11058527B2 |
Implantable occlusion system
An occlusion system implantable in a human or animal body, including a fluidic circuit which includes an inflatable occlusive sleeve, a reservoir with variable volume filled with a fluid. The reservoir includes a fixed portion and a movable portion, an actuator mechanically coupled with the movable portion of the reservoir to linearly displace the movable portion relative to the fixed portion for adjusting the volume of the reservoir. The actuator and the reservoir are laid out in a sealed casing containing a gas. A sensor mechanically bound to the actuator and/or to the movable portion, measures a traction and/or compressive force of the movable portion of the reservoir. Also included is a device for measuring the fluid pressure in the fluidic circuit. |
| US11058524B2 |
Dental restoration design tools
A computer-implemented method of designing a dental restoration at a display includes providing a virtual three dimensional representation of at least a portion of the patient's dental situation. The method includes displaying a virtual three dimensional dental restoration model in an alignment with the virtual three dimensional representation. The method also includes providing a design tool selectable to deform at least a portion of the three dimensional dental restoration model. The design tool, when selected, enables a line to be drawn on a surface of the three dimensional dental restoration model. |
| US11058518B2 |
Dental appliances, systems and methods
An orthodontic appliance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a positioning member configured to position an orthodontic appliance during installation in the patient's mouth. The positioning member may comprise a first portion configured to be coupled to the patient's teeth and a second portion extending away from the first portion. The second portion may be configured to be detachably coupled to the orthodontic appliance. While the positioning member is coupled to the orthodontic appliance, the positioning member is configured to be positioned in the patient's mouth and coupled to the patient's teeth, thereby positioning the orthodontic appliance at a desired location adjacent a patient's oral anatomy. |
| US11058517B2 |
Indirect bonding trays, non-sliding orthodontic appliances, and registration systems for use thereof
Non-sliding orthodontic appliances may include an archwire having male fasteners for locking in place with brackets in a non-sliding manner and interproximal loops for exerting forces on the brackets. Appropriate forces may be calculated according to vectors between initial and ideal tooth positions. The brackets may be transferred to a patient's teeth using indirect bonding trays which contain slots for holding and aligning each bracket. The trays may include integrated handles for facilitating handling, may be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier application, and/or may be labeled for facilitating proper registration. Superposition of a digital placement plan and clinical model after bonding may illustrate the accuracy of bracket placement. The archwire may comprise atraumatic ends to avoid patient discomfort. A color registration system can be used to facilitate the attachment of the archwire to the brackets. The archwire may be locked into place with the brackets using crimpable stops. |
| US11058515B1 |
Systems and methods for forming dental appliances
A method and a system for determining a cut line of an aligner are provided. The method comprises: obtaining 3D model data of a plurality of teeth and a gingiva of a subject; obtaining, using the 3D model data, for each one of the plurality of teeth, a respective one of a plurality of individual intersection loops; segmenting, based on a predetermined rule, each one of the plurality of individual intersection loops into at least a buccal portion and a lingual portion; sequentially joining respective buccal portions and respective lingual portions associated with each one of the plurality of individual intersection loops, thereby generating a single arch form loop; smoothing the single arch form loop, thereby generating a smoothed single arch form loop; and applying the smoothed single arch form loop to an unfinished aligner to indicate the cut line on the unfinished aligner for producing the aligner. |
| US11058512B2 |
Sensor-controlled display output for dialysis machines
A medical apparatus, such as a dialysis machine (e.g. a hemodialysis machine or a peritoneal dialysis machine), includes a plurality of components, one or more sensors corresponding to the components and configured to detect signals, a display and a control unit. The control unit is configured to: receive signals from the one or more sensors, determine, from the signals, a status of the medical apparatus, and determine control commands for the display based on the determined status for status-dependent control of the display. The described apparatus improves the human-machine interface in terms of set-up time, operating time and freedom from errors. Depending upon the determined status, different status-specific menus may be illustrated on the display in order to assist the user when operating the apparatus or advise the user about any errors or subsequent steps. |
| US11058508B2 |
Sterile adapter for a linearly-actuating instrument driver
A robotic surgical system may include an actuator including a plurality of linearly displaceable drive members, where at least one drive member actuates at least one degree of freedom of a surgical instrument, and a sterile adapter interposed between the actuator and the surgical instrument. The sterile adapter includes a flexible barrier and a plurality of extensible covers integrally formed with the flexible barrier, and the plurality of extensible covers are arranged to receive the plurality of drive members. In some variations, the system may include an interlocked arrangement coupling the actuator and the surgical instrument across the sterile adapter, the interlocked arrangement urging the actuator and the surgical instrument together when the actuator actuates the at least one degree of freedom of the surgical instrument. |
| US11058505B2 |
Machine-learning-based visual-haptic feedback system for robotic surgical platforms
Embodiments described herein provide various examples of a visual-haptic feedback system for generating a haptic feedback signal based on captured endoscopy images. In one aspect, the process for generating the haptic feedback signal includes the steps of: receiving an endoscopic video captured for a surgical procedure performed on a robotic surgical system; detecting a surgical task in the endoscopic video involving a given type of surgical tool-tissue interaction; selecting, a machine learning model constructed for analyzing the given type of surgical tool-tissue interaction; for a video image associated with the detected surgical task depicting the given type of surgical tool-tissue interaction, applying the selected machine learning model to the video image to predict a strength level of the depicted surgical tool-tissue interaction; and then providing the predicted strength level to a surgeon performing the surgical task as a haptic feedback signal for the given type of surgical tool-tissue interaction. |
| US11058502B2 |
Support arm device
A support arm device includes a first drive part that is fixed to a base part and cause a first drive shaft to perform shaft rotation, a second drive part that is fixed to the base part and cause a second drive shaft to perform shaft rotation, and an arm part including at least one parallel link and that supports a predetermined tool. The arm part is caused to change an attitude to cause the predetermined tool to perform a predetermined rotational motion by the first drive part and the second drive part being driven. |
| US11058501B2 |
Configuring surgical system with surgical procedures atlas
A surgical method is provided for use with a teleoperated surgical system (surgical system), the method comprising: recording surgical instrument kinematic information indicative of surgical instrument motion produced within the surgical system during the occurrence of the surgical procedure; determining respective kinematic signatures associated with respective surgical instrument motions; producing an information structure in a computer readable storage device that associates respective kinematic signatures with respective control signals; comparing, during a performance of the surgical procedure surgical instrument kinematic information during the performance with at least one respective kinematic signature; launching, during a performance of the surgical procedure an associated respective control signal in response to a match between surgical instrument kinematics during the performance and a respective kinematic signature. |
| US11058500B2 |
Robot-assisted surgical guide system for performing surgery
A surgical system includes a bed extending along a main direction, a robotic arm disposed adjacent to the bed, and a surgical guide attached to the robotic arm. The bed has a table top to support a patient, the robotic arm is controllable to move in relation to the body of the patient; and the surgical guide is capable of holding a surgical instrument and measuring a translation of the surgical instrument as it moves through the surgical guide. The robotic arm is configured to position the surgical guide to a desired position in relation to a target area of the patient. |
| US11058499B2 |
Robotic surgical system
A robotic surgical system comprising a supporting column, a plurality of manipulator arms, a control device and a boom. The boom is connected at one end to the supporting column and at the other end includes a plurality of coupling devices for coupling the manipulator arms to the booms Depending on the position of the respective manipulator arm on the boom, some manipulator arms may be connected via first coupling devices with first coupling mechanisms to the boom, and other arms may be connected via second coupling devices to the boom. The first coupling mechanism comprises a first pivot joint. The second coupling mechanism comprises a second pivot joint, a third pivot joint and a linkage part connecting the pivot joints. The axes of rotation of the second and third pivot joints are spaced apart by the linkage part and lie parallel to each other. |
| US11058496B2 |
Registering probe and sheath images on a display
A method, including calculating locations of first sensors attached to a probe that has been inserted into a human patient, and calculating positions of second sensors attached to a sheath via which the probe is inserted. The method also includes calculating respective shapes of the probe and the sheath, to achieve a best fit to the calculated probe sensor locations and sheath sensor positions, while restricting the probe to pass through the sheath. The calculated respective shapes of the probe and the sheath are used to present an image of the sheath aligned with the probe. |
| US11058495B2 |
Surgical system having assisted optical navigation with dual projection system
A surgical navigation system comprises a computer system, a tracking system and a projector. The computer system includes instructions for performing a surgical plan. The tracking system is electronically connected to the computer system and has a viewing area in which markers can be located within a three-dimensional space relative to the viewing area. The projector is electronically connected to the computer system and has a beam projectable into the viewing area to display a step of the surgical plan based on a location of a marker. A method for guiding a surgical instrument comprises tracking a surgical instrument within a three-dimensional space using a computer-operated tracking system, matching the surgical instrument to a step in a surgical plan for conducting the surgical procedure using the surgical instrument, and projecting a visual instruction into the three-dimensional space for the step in the surgical plan related to the instrument. |
| US11058485B2 |
Ablation targeting nerves in or near the inferior vena cava and/or abdominal aorta for treatment of hypertension
A method for the treatment of a patient for the purpose of lowering blood pressure and/or treating other medical conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias. A catheter having an ablation element is placed inside the body of a patient and is directed to a targeted location either on in the abdominal aorta where the right or left renal arteries branch from the aorta at or near the superior junction or ostia or on the inside of the inferior vena cava near the junction with the right renal vein or in the left renal vein at a position spatially near where the left renal artery branches from the abdominal aorta. Catheters designed for use in the method where these targeted locations are also disclosed and claimed. |
| US11058484B2 |
Method and apparatus for percutaneous epicardial ablation of cardiac ganglionated plexi without myocardial injury
A method and device for modulating the autonomic nervous system adjacent a pericardial space to treat cardiac arrhythmia includes a treatment source arranged to supply a treatment medium, a catheter having an end sized for insertion into the pericardial space, a medium delivery assembly having a distal end arranged to be positioned by the catheter into the pericardium, with the distal end of the delivery assembly comprising a delivery tip arranged to extend away from the distal end of the catheter into the pericardial space. A connector operatively couples the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly to the treatment source, and the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly including a plurality of delivery points for delivering the treatment medium at a plurality of treatment areas within the pericardial space. The device performs modulation or ablation of the autonomic nervous system at selected treatment areas within the pericardium. |
| US11058483B2 |
Electrosurgical instrument
Electrical instrument for applying radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to tissue, comprising: a distal part comprising an instrument tip for applying radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to tissue, the instrument tip comprising first and second conductive elements; a coaxial feed cable comprising an inner conductor, a tubular outer conductor coaxial with the inner conductor, and dielectric material separating the inner and outer conductors, the coaxial feed cable being for conveying radiofrequency and/or microwave frequency energy to the distal part; wherein: the inner conductor is electrically connected to the first conductive element and the outer conductor is electrically connected to the second conductive element through a rotatable connection between the distal part and the coaxial feed cable that allows rotation of the distal part relative to the coaxial feed cable; and the instrument comprises an actuator for rotating the distal part in a first rotational direction relative to the feed cable. |
| US11058479B2 |
Robotic electrosurgical device with disposable shaft
An apparatus includes an interface assembly and a shaft assembly. The interface assembly is for use with a robotic system and includes a first drive assembly. The first drive assembly includes a first slot having a distal recess and a transverse recess. The shaft assembly is removably couplable with the interface assembly and includes an end effector and a first coupling feature. The first drive assembly of the interface assembly actuates the end effector of the shaft assembly. The first coupling feature is couplable with the first slot of the first drive assembly to longitudinally fix the shaft assembly relative to the interface assembly. |
| US11058472B2 |
Combination ultrasonic and electrosurgical instrument having clamp arm electrode
A surgical instrument includes an ultrasonic transducer, a distally extending shaft, and an end effector at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade includes an upper treatment side, a lower treatment side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. The clamp arm is movable relative to the ultrasonic blade for clamping tissue therebetween, and it provides an RF electrode operable to seal tissue with RF energy. The RF electrode includes first and second electrode side portions. The first electrode side portion is spaced laterally outward from the first lateral side of the ultrasonic blade by a first lateral gap distance. The second electrode side portion spaced from the first electrode side portion and is spaced laterally outward from the second lateral side of the ultrasonic blade by a second lateral gap distance. |
| US11058470B2 |
Insertion tool for flip anchor cable system insertion
An insertion tool for deploying a flip anchor cable, including: a mechanism having a safety button and a slider, wherein the mechanism is configured to apply a clamping force on a portion of the flip anchor cable when the mechanism is in a first position; an inner tube having a proximal end connected to the mechanism configured to house a second portion of the flip anchor cable; a handle including a safety button opening and a slider opening, wherein the handle is configured to enclose a portion of the mechanism; and an outer tube having a proximal end connected to the handle configured to receive the inner tube; wherein the mechanism is configured to decrease the clamping force on the flip anchor cable when the mechanism is in a second position and to deploy a flip anchor of the flip anchor cable in the second position. |
| US11058469B2 |
Minimal shock set screw
The present invention is generally directed to a reduced shock breakaway screw for use with medical implants and the like having improved solid wall geometry in the breakaway area between the upper and lower portions of the set screw. This improved geometry serves to slow down the fracturing process during shearing, thereby increasing the proportion of energy dissipated as heat from plastic deformation of the material to the amount of energy released as kinetic energy from elastic rebound. |
| US11058468B2 |
Bone fixation device and method of use
There is an implant, comprising a plate portion at a first end, and a stem portion at a second end extending away from an end of the plate portion. In one embodiment, the plate portion comprises a first lobe with a first screw hole; and a second lobe with a second screw hole, wherein the first lobe is adjacent to the second lobe. There is also method of inserting an implant, comprising preparing a patient's bones, performing an osteotomy on the patient's bones to form a first bone segment and a second bone segment, aligning the first bone segment and the second bone segment and inserting an implant into an intramedullary canal in the second bone segment. |
| US11058464B2 |
Interspinous process fixation devices, systems, instruments and methods of assembly and use
The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed. |
| US11058462B2 |
Bone anchoring device
A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element having a head and a shaft, a receiving part having a head receiving portion, a rod receiving portion, and a bore having a bore axis, and a pressure member movable in the bore and having a first surface for engaging the head, wherein the pressure member is movable to a first position where friction between the first surface and the head generates a preload on the head to maintain the shaft at a temporary angular position relative to the receiving part, and wherein the pressure member is configured to engage the receiving part to generate a holding force for holding the pressure member at the first position without a positive lock, and wherein the pressure member is movable in and out of the first position by applying an axial force on the pressure member greater than the holding force. |
| US11058460B2 |
Device for controlled puncturing of an object
The present invention relates to a A device for puncturing an object, in particular a bodily vein, comprising: a body defining an inner cavity with at least one opening and a perforating needle extending in the cavity and being movable in the cavity between a resting position and an active position where the needle extends at least partially through the opening outside the cavity, and actuating means arranged to move the needle between the resting and active positions. The actuating means comprises a tuneable multistable driving mechanism comprising at least a multistable element having a determined switching load, the multistable element being fixedly arranged between the needle and an inner wall of the cavity, and an actuator for transmitting energy to move the needle between the resting and active positions when the energy reaches the switching load. |
| US11058457B2 |
Pacemaker retrieval systems and methods
A catheter system for retrieving a leadless cardiac pacemaker from a patient is provided. The cardiac pacemaker can include a docking or retrieval feature configured to be grasped by the catheter system. In some embodiments, the retrieval catheter can include a snare configured to engage the retrieval feature of the pacemaker. The retrieval catheter can include a torque shaft selectively connectable to a docking cap and be configured to apply rotational torque to a pacemaker to be retrieved. Methods of delivering the leadless cardiac pacemaker with the delivery system are also provided. |
| US11058455B2 |
Catheter system
An injection adaptor hub for a medical catheter. |
| US11058454B2 |
Device for medical procedure localization and/or insertion
A device (100) for medical procedure localization that provides a template that indexes the site of interest along a first axis or plane that is defined by anatomical landmarks of a patient. An embodiment is disclosed in which a first axis is an axillary line from the patient's axilla (armpit) toward the iliac crest (pelvis) and the site of interest is a distance away from the axilla along said first axis. The site of interest is the 3rd, 4th or 5th intercostal space, into which a needle/catheter and/or chest tube may be placed for decompression. |
| US11058453B2 |
Sensor systems for skin graft harvesting
Skin graft harvesting systems and methods are disclosed that utilize sensors to automate the harvesting of skin grafts or assist a user in deciding when the skin graft is ready to be harvested. Such systems and methods can reduce the burden of visual observation and ensure greater reliability and consistency of the grafts. The invention is particularly useful with harvesters that rely upon suction and/or heating to raise a plurality of small or “micro” blisters simultaneously. |
| US11058452B2 |
Width-adjustable cutting instrument for transapical aortic valve resectioning
A surgical cutting instrument for transapical aortic valve resection includes a cutting unit arranged on the distal end of a tool shaft and at least one mechanical cutting element for making a circular incision. The at least one cutting element can be adapted, in particular continuously adapted to different aortic diameters by means of a radially movable actuating mechanism. |
| US11058448B2 |
Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with multistage generator circuits
Disclosed is a surgical instrument that includes a battery assembly, a handle assembly, and a shaft assembly where the battery assembly and the shaft assembly are configured to mechanically and electrically connect to the handle assembly. The battery assembly includes a control circuit configured to generate a digital waveform. The handle assembly includes a first stage circuit configured to receive the digital waveform, convert the digital waveform into an analog waveform, and amplify the analog waveform. The shaft assembly includes a second stage circuit coupled to the first stage circuit to receive, amplify, and apply the analog waveform to a load. |
| US11058447B2 |
Temperature controlled ultrasonic surgical instruments
A surgical instrument includes a transducer configured to produce vibrations at a predetermined frequency. An ultrasonic end effector extends along a longitudinal axis and is coupled to the transducer. The ultrasonic end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamping mechanism. A controller receives a feedback signal from the ultrasonic end effector and the feedback signal is measured by the controller. A lumen is adapted to couple to a pump. The controller is configured to control fluid flow through the lumen based on the feedback signal, and the lumen is located within the ultrasonic end effector. |
| US11058446B2 |
ENT tool antenna
An apparatus, including a handle and a first conductive tube that is attached to and extends from the handle. The first conductive tube is biocompatible, and a distal end of the first conductive tube is configured to be inserted into an orifice of a human being for a medical procedure. The apparatus includes a second conductive tube, that is attached to and is enclosed by the first conductive tube. The first and second conductive tubes together act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. An insulated conductive coil is fashioned around and is fixed to the second conductive tube, and the coil generates a signal in response to a magnetic field traversing the coil. The apparatus also includes a transceiver that receives the signal from the insulated conductive coil, and in response generates a radiofrequency signal at a preset frequency and conveys the radiofrequency signal to the second conductive tube for radiation therefrom as electromagnetic energy at the preset frequency. |
| US11058445B2 |
Methods and apparatus for treating embolism
A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly a pulmonary embolism, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member having a plurality of first clot engagement members and second clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. In an undeployed state, individual first clot engagement members can be linear and have a first length, and individual second clot engagement members can be linear and have a second length that is less than the first length. The clot engagement members can be configured to penetrate clot material along an arcuate path and hold clot material to the clot treatment device. |
| US11058444B2 |
Electrically enhanced retrieval of material from vessel lumens
Retrieval of material from vessel lumens can be improved by electrically enhancing attachment of the material to the removal device. The removal device can have a core assembly that includes a hypotube coupled to a first electrical terminal and a pushwire coupled to a second electrical terminal, the pushwire extending through the hypotube lumen. An insulating layer separates the hypotube and the pushwire, and an interventional element is coupled to a distal end of the pushwire. The interventional element can be disposed adjacent to a thrombus. An electrical signal is delivered to the interventional element to promote adhesion of the thrombus to the interventional element. The electrical signal can optionally be a periodic waveform, and the total energy delivered can be between 0.75-24,000 mJ and the peak current delivered via the electrical signal can be between 0.5-5 mA. |
| US11058437B2 |
Systems and methods for pedicle screw implantation using flexible drill bit
A method of implanting a bone anchor in a vertebra comprises engaging a tip of a flexible drill bit with boney structure of the vertebra, rotating the flexible drill bit at a slow speed, pushing the drill bit into exterior cortical bone of the boney structure of the vertebra, guiding the flexible drill bit into cancellous bone of the vertebra, receiving a tactile output generated by the flexible drill bit indicating resistance of interior cortical bone of the boney structure against the flexible drill bit, and reorienting a trajectory of the flexible drill bit toward the cancellous bone of the vertebra in reaction to the tactile output. |
| US11058436B2 |
Drill bit penetration measurement system and methods
A measurement system and method for determining a depth of penetration of a working portion of a surgical instrument (e.g., a rotating drill bit in a bore). A first sensor outputs a first signal representative of a displacement of the leading edge of the drill bit in the bore. A second sensor outputs a second signal representative of a force applied to the leading edge of the drill bit. A processor outputs a third signal representative of the depth of penetration of the leading edge of the drill bit when the leading edge of the drill bit passes from a first medium having a first density to a second medium having a second density. The third signal is based on the first and second signals. |
| US11058435B2 |
Powered surgical device
A surgical device incorporating a powered rotary cutting tool having a protective distal foot plate which protects against injuring non-target tissue enabling the rapid and safe removal of specifically-targeted bone, cartilage, and soft tissue. |
| US11058434B2 |
Tissue microfracture apparatus and methods of use
A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike. |
| US11058424B2 |
Surgical instrument comprising an offset articulation joint
A surgical instrument comprising an end effector, a shaft, and an articulation joint is disclosed. The shaft comprises a frame defining a longitudinal shaft axis and, in addition, a closure actuator translatable relative to the frame. The closure actuator comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a link rotatably connected to the proximal and distal portions about proximal and distal link axes, wherein the proximal and distal link axes define a longitudinal link axis therebetween. The end effector is rotatably connected to the shaft about an articulation axis defined by the articulation joint, wherein the end effector is articulable between an unarticulated position and an articulated position, wherein the articulation axis is offset from the longitudinal shaft axis, and wherein the longitudinal link axis is not collinear with the longitudinal shaft axis when the end effector is in either the unarticulated position or the articulated position. |
| US11058422B2 |
Mechanisms for compensating for battery pack failure in powered surgical instruments
A surgical instrument has a staple cartridge housing a plurality of staples and an anvil configured to capture tissue therebetween. The surgical instrument also has a firing assembly configured to deploy the plurality of staples into the captured tissue during a firing sequence, and a handle that includes an electric motor operably coupled to the firing assembly, wherein the electric motor is configured to motivate the firing assembly to deploy the plurality of staples into the captured tissue during the firing sequence, and a power pack. The power pack includes rechargeable battery cells configured to power the electric motor, at least one battery-cell health indicator, and an electronic control circuit configured to assess whether a subset of rechargeable battery cells is damaged during the firing sequence based on at least one measurement performed by the at least one battery-cell health indicator. |
| US11058415B2 |
Suture guide and related parts, kits, and methods
A suture guide includes a first part having a first base piece and a plurality of first needle portions joined to the first base piece. Each first needle portion has a respective first needle portion sidewall. The suture guide further includes a second part having a second base piece and a plurality of second needle portions joined to the second base piece. Each second needle portion has a respective second needle portion sidewall. The first part and second part are moveable between a separated configuration and a joined configuration. In the separated configuration, the first needle portions are spaced away from the second needle portions. In the joined configuration, each one of the first needle portions is positioned adjacent and cooperates with a respective one of the second needle portions to form a needle. |
| US11058411B2 |
Anchors and locks for percutaneous valve implants
An apparatus includes a thread (58) and a tissue anchor (60) coupled to the thread. The anchor includes a proximal portion (60p), shaped to define one or more appendages (82), a distal portion (60d), and a plurality of strips (84) joining the proximal portion to the distal portion. The anchor is configured to anchor the thread at tissue (42) of a subject by virtue of the appendages expanding radially, and the strips expanding radially to form respective loops at a distal side of the tissue, upon removal of a radially-constraining force from the anchor. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US11058404B2 |
Liquid test device
A liquid test device has a liquid absorbing body 15; and a hydrophobic retaining body 20 that adheres tightly to the periphery of the liquid absorbing body 15 and cylindrically surrounds it. The liquid absorbing body 15 is formed into a shape of a long band having predetermined thickness and width, and the retaining body 20 includes a retaining base 11 that covers one face of the liquid absorbing body 15, a surface cover 19 that covers the other face of the liquid absorbing body 15, and side parts 13 that cover both sides of the liquid absorbing body 15. A liquid contact part 10e is provided at an end of the retaining body 20, an opening 23 for allowing the liquid absorbing body 15 to communicate with outside is provided on the retaining base 11 or the surface cover 19. |
| US11058401B2 |
Method for determining a physical characteristic on a punctual location inside a medium, a method for determining an image of a medium, and an apparatus implementing said methods
The method of the invention determines a physical characteristic on a punctual location inside a medium, and includes including the steps of sending an emitted sequence having emitted pulses that have different amplitudes, receiving a received sequence having received pulses corresponding to echoes of the emitted pulses, calculating a phase difference between the received pulses relative to the emitted pulses, and determining the physical characteristic on the punctual location on the bases of said the phase difference. |
| US11058400B2 |
Apparatus and method for evaluating performance of ultrasonic transducer
An apparatus for evaluating performance of an ultrasonic transducer includes a transducer assembly having an ultrasonic transducer and an acoustic medium and configured to transmit and receive an ultrasonic wave, a storage unit configured to store a reference signal value which represents the performance of the ultrasonic transducer, and a processing unit configured to control the transducer assembly to emit ultrasonic wave and receive a response (echo) signal thereto to measure a magnitude or energy amount of the response signal, the processing unit comparing a measured value with the reference signal value stored in the storage unit to evaluate the performance of the ultrasonic transducer. |
| US11058398B2 |
System and method for shear wave elastography by transmitting ultrasound with subgroups of ultrasound transducer elements
Systems and methods for performing shear wave elastography using push and/or detection ultrasound beams that are generated by subsets of the available number of transducer elements in an ultrasound transducer. These techniques provide several advantages over currently available approaches to shear wave elastography, including the ability to use a standard, low frame rate ultrasound imaging system and the ability to measure shear wave speed throughout the entire field-of-view rather than only those regions where the push beams are not generated. |
| US11058397B2 |
Method for quantifying the elasticity of a material by ultrasounds
A method for quantifying the elasticity of a material by ultrasounds, comprising the generation of one excitation point, for generating a shear wave, a measurement of the shear wave at a plurality of lines of sight placed in a region of interest at different predetermined distances from the first excitation point, the calculation of the speed of the measured shear wave and the assessment, by calculation, of a mean stiffness value of the material in the region of interest on the basis of the measured speed of the shear wave. In the acquired image, a second excitation point is defined, in such a position that the region of interest is interposed between the first excitation point and the second excitation point. The method for the second excitation point is carried out, for calculating the speed of the shear wave for the second excitation point, and the assessment by calculation of the mean stiffness value is carried out on the basis of the average between the speed of the shear wave measured for the first excitation point and the speed of the shear wave measured for the second excitation point. |
| US11058396B2 |
Low voltage, low power MEMS transducer with direct interconnect capability
A transceiver includes an array of pMUT elements, where each pMUT element includes: a substrate; a membrane suspending from the substrate; a bottom electrode disposed on the membrane; a piezoelectric layer disposed on the bottom electrode; and a first electrode disposed on the piezoelectric layer. Each pMUT element exhibits one or more modes of vibration. |
| US11058393B2 |
Imaging-based self-adjusting radiation therapy systems, devices, and methods
Systems, devices, and methods are presented for automatic tuning, calibration, and verification of radiation therapy systems comprising control elements configured to control parameters of the radiation therapy systems based on images obtained using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) included in the radiation therapy system. |
| US11058391B2 |
System and method for PET correction
A method for determining a correction profile of an imaging device may include obtaining first data relating to the imaging device; comparing the first data and a first condition; obtaining, based on the comparison, a first correction profile relating to the imaging device; and calibrating, based on the first correction profile, the imaging device. |
| US11058385B2 |
Method for evaluating cardiac motion using an angiography image
Detecting a vessel region in multiple angiographic image frames and defining a direction that perpendicularly intersects a longitudinal direction of the vessel region to improve co-registration between two imaging modalities. Motion of the vessel region is then detected based on the direction that intersects the longitudinal direction of the vessel region by evaluating positions of the vessel region in the multiple angiographic image frames. The method includes defining an area based on the detected motion and the detected vessel region, detecting a marker of an imaging catheter disposed in the vessel region within the area and performing co-registration based on the detected marker. |
| US11058376B2 |
Adjustable support
An adjustable support for a gantry for a radiotherapy apparatus, wherein the support comprises a base and a mounting member for supporting a gantry, wherein the position of the mounting member relative to the base is adjustable. |
| US11058372B2 |
Mammography apparatus and method of pressurizing a breast
Mammography apparatus comprising an x-ray source, a movable paddle and a detector, wherein the paddle and the detector are arranged to cooperate for pressurizing a breast so as to prepare for x-ray imaging of the breast, wherein the paddle connects to a paddle drive control system that drives the paddle towards the detector with a selected speed, wherein the paddle drive control system connects to a speed controller which provides the paddle drive control system a variating target setpoint that sets a rate at which the paddle drive control system drives the paddle towards the detector, wherein the apparatus comprises a contact area measurement device with which the contact area of the breast with the paddle and/or the detector is measurable, and that the speed controller is only operable for varying the target setpoint of the paddle drive control system when the contact area measurement device establishes that the said contact area surpasses a predefined first threshold value. |
| US11058369B2 |
Systems and methods for coherent scatter imaging using a segmented photon-counting detector for computed tomography
Methods and systems are provided for coherent scattered imaging using a computed tomography system with segmented detector arrays. In one embodiment, a method includes imaging a region of interest with an x-ray source and a segmented photon-counting detector array, detecting a position of an object of interest in the region of interest, selectively scanning, via the x-ray source and the segmented photon-counting detector array, the object of interest, detecting a coherent scatter signal from the object of interest with the segmented photon-counting detector array, and determining a material of the object of interest based on the detected coherent scatter signal. In this way, the coherent scatter signal may be used to identify and investigate lesions or other objects of interest within an imaged volume. |
| US11058368B2 |
Distributed healthcare communication system
A graphical audio station of a nurse call system is operable to permit a user to perform one or more of the following functions: establish a two-way voice communication link with another computer device in another patient and/or with a another computer device located in another staff work area and/or with a wireless communication device carried by caregiver and/or with a telephone of the healthcare facility; broadcast a voice page to a group of other selected computer devices; compose and send a text message to a portable device that is carried by a caregiver and that has wireless communication capability; browse web pages and/or view multimedia content, such as videos, hosted on servers of the healthcare facility and/or that are accessible via the Internet; view and/or acknowledge and/or answer and/or cancel alerts or nurse calls originating in a plurality of patient rooms. |
| US11058362B2 |
Information provision method, information processing system, information terminal, and information processing method
To objectively grasp a stress state of a user and to prevent a mental disorder of the user, the following steps are performed: acquiring, via a network, biogas information at multiple timings and time information corresponding to each of the multiple timings, wherein the biogas information represents a concentration of 1-dodecanol of a user acquired by a sensor that detects 1-dodecanol discharged from a skin surface of the user; obtaining reference information representing an upper limit of a normal range of the concentration of 1-dodecanol per unit period of time, using a memory storing the reference information representing the upper limit of the normal range; determining a stress time period during which a concentration of the 1-dodecanol of the user is more than the upper limit of the normal range, based on the acquired biological gas information; and outputting time period information indicating the determined stress time period to an information terminal of the user, to display the stress time period indicated by the time period information on a display of the information terminal. |
| US11058360B2 |
Pulse measurement device, pulse measurement method and non-transitory computer readable medium
It is possible to measure a pulse rate correctly, when a body moves. A frequency analysis unit 13 generates a pulse wave frequency signal by converting pulse wave detection signals detected by a light sensor 20 into a frequency domain signal from time domain signals. A body motion level determination unit 14 determines a body motion level of a subject based on acceleration detection signals output by an accelerometer 21. A peak detection unit 15 detects a peak of spectrum intensity in the pulse wave frequency signal within a peak searching range, which varies depending on the determined body motion level. A pulse calculation processing unit 16 generates pulse information based on a frequency position of the peak detected by the peak detection unit 15. |
| US11058351B2 |
Method for improving head position of osteoporosis patients
An apparatus is disclosed that comprises a sensor to detect a medical condition; a processor to evaluate the signals from the sensor; an input device and read/write medium to record cues that correspond to the various condition(s) detected by the sensor; and an audio output device to play prerecorded audio cues when a particular medical condition is detected. The audio cue provides a unique reminder message to encourage a person to take a certain action that is healthy. |
| US11058349B2 |
Non-invasive handling of sleep apnea, snoring and emergency situations
A monitoring non-invasive device for handling of sleep apnea, snoring and emergency situations operates for breathing assistance by means of transdermal stimulation of muscle groups including the pectoralis majoris, the serratus anterior, and the abdominal muscles. A wrist mounted version may alarm drivers or others requiring focus or concentration when they fall asleep and may alert a medical center. The invention may have a pulse oximeter on a person's wrist/finger to monitor their breathing while asleep, and in the event of a serious snoring or sleep apnea episode, activate the breathing assistance pulses. |
| US11058348B2 |
Information processing device, information processing method, and computer-readable recording medium recording information processing program
A falling asleep prediction device includes a biological data acquisition unit that acquires biological information on a subject, a falling asleep prediction unit that predicts that the subject falls asleep after predetermined time by using the biological information, and a notification processing unit that notifies that the subject falls asleep after the predetermined time. |
| US11058346B2 |
Optical imaging method based on mapping of layered structure
An optical imaging method based on mapping of a layered structure. The specific spatial distribution and optical properties of materials in each layer are fully taken into account so that optical information of each corresponding layer can be separated out, wherein the optical information comprises absorption and scattering coefficients of each layer. The method is applied to biological system detection to obtain physiological parameter information of each layer of tissue, wherein the physiological parameter information comprises the content of oxyhemoglobin, the content of deoxyhemoglobin the content of melanin, and epidermal thickness. The method in combination with SFDI technology is applied to forearm reactive hyperemia experiments and skin mole examinations yielding positive results. |
| US11058342B2 |
Classifying ECG signals
A method, including receiving a bipolar signal from a pair of electrodes in proximity to a myocardium of a human subject, and receiving a unipolar signal from a selected one of the pair of electrodes. The method further includes delineating a window of interest (WOI) for the unipolar and bipolar signals, within the WOI computing local unipolar minimum derivatives of the unipolar signal, and times of occurrence of the local unipolar minimum derivatives, and within the WOI computing bipolar derivatives of the bipolar signal at the times of occurrence. The method also includes evaluating ratios of the bipolar derivatives to the local unipolar minimum derivatives, and when the ratios are greater than a preset threshold ratio value, assigning the times of occurrence as times of activation of the myocardium, counting a number of the times of activation; and classifying the unipolar signal according to the number. |
| US11058340B2 |
Patch-based physiological sensor
The invention provides a neck-worn sensor for simultaneously measuring a blood pressure (BP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other vital signs and hemodynamic parameters from a patient. The neck-worn sensor features a sensing portion having a flexible housing that is worn entirely on the patient's chest and encloses a battery, wireless transmitter, and all the sensor's sensing and electronic components. It measures electrocardiogram (ECG), impedance plethysmogram (IPG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms, and collectively processes these to determine the vital signs and hemodynamic parameters. The sensor that measures PPG waveforms also includes a heating element to increase perfusion of tissue on the chest. |
| US11058337B2 |
Flexible silicon nanowire electrode
A method is presented for forming a nanowire electrode. The method includes forming a plurality of nanowires over a first substrate, depositing a conducting layer over the plurality of nanowires, forming solder bumps and electrical interconnections over a second flexible substrate, and integrating nanowire electrode arrays to the second flexible substrate. The plurality of nanowires are silicon (Si) nanowires, the Si nanowires used as probes to penetrate skin of a subject to achieve electrical biopotential signals. The plurality of nanowires are formed over the first substrate by metal-assisted chemical etching. |
| US11058333B2 |
Wireless, handheld tissue oximetry device
A system includes an enclosure having a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The enclosure includes a display coupled to the processor where the display is visible from an exterior of the enclosure; and a battery within the enclosure coupled to the processor and the display. The enclosure includes a probe tip coupled to an exterior of the enclosure. The probe tip includes first, second, and third sensor openings. A first distance between the first and second sensor openings is different than a second distance between the first and third sensor openings. The enclosure includes code stored in the memory where the code is executable by the processor, and includes code to receive first data associated with the first and second sensor openings, code to receive second data associated with the first and second sensor openings, and code to perform SRS using the first and the second data. |
| US11058322B2 |
System and methods for triggering a radiofrequency transceiver in the human body
Systems and methods described herein use near field communications to locate a radiating transponder, such as a pill swallowed by a patient. The system can be triggered to turn on and transmit a waveform to a set of antennas attached to, coupled with, or near the patient. The magnetic field emitted by the transponder can be measured by the receiving antennas, for example, using principles of mutual inductance. The differential phase and/or time shifts between the antennas can contain sufficient information to find the location of the transponder and optionally its orientation relative to body coordinates. The system can display the location and/or orientation of the transponder. Further, the pill can include a reservoir to deliver a payload at a particular site of the patient's body based at least in part on the determined location. |
| US11058313B2 |
Method and apparatus for noninvasive absolute (mean) intracranial pressure (A-ICP) measurement and/or monitoring
Non-invasive measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP), for example mean ICP. A probe adjacent the head emits energy, such as ultrasound, and receives reflected signals. A processing unit derives ICP waveform from the signals. A pressure mechanism applies external pressure intermittently to outer surface of the head and incrementally increases the external pressure. The processing unit is configured to detect a decrease in amplitude of the ICP waveform (occurring in some embodiments only after an intermediate period of ICRS compensation), the processing unit configured to determine the ICP of the person from a sum of applied external pressures from a time of the initial value A1 until a final value at which the amplitude remains stable with additional increase in applied external pressure. In some cases, the final value is earlier than that but the processing unit extrapolates the sum to when the amplitude remains stable with additional increases in pressure. |
| US11058311B2 |
Living body information sensor
A light emitting unit emits light including first light and second light. A light receiving unit outputs a signal of a level in accordance with intensity of incoming light. A first optical sensor is configured to outputs a first signal of a level in accordance with intensity of the first light entering the light receiving unit. A second optical sensor outputs a second signal of a level in accordance with intensity of the second light entering the light receiving unit. Based on the second signal, a controller determines whether or not the living body information sensor and a surface of the living body are in close contact with each other. The controller generates the information related to the living body based on the first signal obtained when the living body information sensor and the surface of the living body are in close contact with each other. |
| US11058310B2 |
Pulse wave sensor unit
A pulse wave sensor unit includes a pressure sensor, and an adhesive tape to attach the pressure sensor to a measurement portion to be measured. The pressure sensor includes a diaphragm part, and an annular support part which supports the diaphragm part and has an aperture for allowing the diaphragm part to face the measurement portion, and a closed space is able to be formed between the diaphragm part and the measurement portion by attaching the pressure sensor to the measurement portion using the adhesive tape. |
| US11058309B2 |
Finger cuff with extended fixed shell to reduce finger movement
Disclosed is finger cuff that is connectable to a patient's finger to be used in measuring the patient's blood pressure by a blood pressure measurement system. The finger cuff may comprise a fixed shell and a bladder. The fixed shell may have a finger cavity, in which the finger cavity of the fixed shell may be placed around a patient's finger to surround a large portion of the patient's finger including the middle knuckle to reduce finger movement, and in particular, to reduce relative movement between the middle phalanx and the proximal phalanx. Further, the fixed shell includes a support member that extends away from the finger cavity to abut against the underside of the patient's hand to reduce bending of the finger relative to the hand. |
| US11058307B2 |
Pressure sensing guidewire systems including an optical connector cable
Medical devices including optical connector cable assemblies are disclosed. An optical connector cable assembly may include an optical connector cable having a first optical fiber extending therefrom. The optical connector cable may include a distal connector configured to connect to a guidewire. The distal connector may include an inner housing and a guidewire locking mechanism. The distal connector may also include an actuator. Actuation of the actuator may move the inner housing from a first position to a second position. When the inner housing is in the first position the guidewire locking mechanism is configured to secure the guidewire and the guidewire is rotatable with respect to the optical connector cable. When the inner housing is in the second position the guidewire locking mechanism is in an open state for receiving or removing the guidewire. |
| US11058306B2 |
Blood pressure measuring apparatus
A pressurizing/depressurizing section (3) increases or decreases an internal pressure of a cuff (20). A first controlling section (4) controls an operation of the pressurizing/depressurizing section (3) so as to cause the internal pressure to transit from a pressure transient state to a pressure steady state and vice versa. A detecting section (5) detects the internal pressure. A storage section (6) stores control modes ways for increasing/decreasing the internal pressure of which are different. A determining section (7) determines a type of the cuff (20) in accordance with whether the detected internal pressure has reached the pressure steady state within a predetermined time period since start of the pressure transient state. A second controlling section (9) selects one of the control modes in accordance with the determined type of the cuff (20), and to control the operation of the pressurizing/depressurizing section (3) in accordance with the selected one of the control modes. |
| US11058304B2 |
Methods of controlling biometric parameters via musical audio
A method of controlling a biometric parameter, such as heart rate and/or breathing rate, of a subject engaged in an activity includes sensing the biometric parameter via a monitoring device worn by the subject, determining frequency characteristics of the biometric parameter, and presenting to the subject musical audio having a tempo correlated to the frequency characteristics of the biometric parameter. The tempo of the musical audio presented to the subject may be changed in order to cause a change in the biometric parameter. A method of modulating heart rate of a subject engaged in an activity includes sensing a breathing rate of the subject via a monitoring device worn by the subject, and then presenting to the subject musical audio having a tempo selected to change the breathing rate by an amount sufficient to cause a change in the heart rate. |
| US11058301B2 |
System and method for simultaneously detecting phase modulated optical signals
An optical detection method and system are provided. Sample light is delivered into an anatomical structure having a target voxel, whereby a portion of the sample light passing through the target voxel is scattered by the anatomical structure as signal light, and another portion of the sample light not passing through the target voxel is scattered by the anatomical structure as background light that is combined with the signal light to create a sample light pattern. The sample light pattern and the reference light having an M number of different phases are concurrently combined to respectively generate an M number of interference light patterns. The M number of interference light patterns are detected. M pluralities of values representative of spatial components of the respective M number of interference light patterns are generated, and a physiologically-dependent optical parameter of the target voxel is determined based on the M pluralities of values. |
| US11058297B2 |
1060 nm wavelength range-based optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for anterior/posterior segment imaging of an eye
An OCT system for generating images of an anterior or posterior segment of an eye is described. The system includes a light source, a controller, optics, a detector, and a processor. The light source generates a beam of light and is capable of operating in a posterior or an anterior segment imaging mode. In the posterior segment imaging mode, light source outputs light with a first spectral bandwidth of less than 120 nm and including wavelengths between about 1060 to 1070 nm. In the anterior segment imaging mode the light source outputs light with a second spectral bandwidth that is larger than 120 nm. The controller enables switching between the posterior or anterior segment imaging mode. |
| US11058294B2 |
Device and method for measuring viewing distances
The present invention relates to a distance measuring system. The distance measuring system comprises a distance measuring sensor, a memory unit and a processing unit. The distance measuring sensor is adapted and arranged to measure viewing distances between a subject's eyes and one or more objects. The memory unit is adapted to store the measured viewing distances in a set of measured viewing distances. The processing unit is adapted to determine a statistical distribution of the measured viewing distances from the set of measured distances. |
| US11058293B2 |
Image processing apparatus, ophthalmologic imaging apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus includes an identification unit configured to identify periodicity of a fundus image obtained by capturing an image of a fundus of an eye, and an information acquisition unit configured to acquire information indicating an imaging state of photoreceptor cells in the fundus image based on the periodicity. |
| US11058291B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for cleaning of elongated instrument surface
Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens). |
| US11058286B2 |
Ear inspection device and method of determining a condition of a subject's ear
An ear inspection device configured for being at least partially introduced into an external ear canal for determining an ear condition, such as temperature, in particular at the subject's eardrum, wherein the device comprises an infrared sensor unit configured for detecting infrared radiation from the ear, and an electronic imaging unit configured for capturing images based on radiation in the visible range from the ear, wherein the electronic imaging unit exhibits at least one optical axis arranged such that it can be radially offset within the ear canal, and wherein the infrared sensor unit exhibits a visual axis arranged such that it can be positioned centrically within the ear canal or radially offset within the same semicircle, especially the same quadrant, of the cross section of the ear canal. |
| US11058285B2 |
Optical signal transmission module
An optical signal transmission module is provided, in which a lens surface for condensing light emitted from an LD configured to convert an electrical signal to an optical signal and emit light of the optical signal is integrally formed on an end portion of an optical fiber, a mounting substrate for the LD to be mounted is configured with a specially-shaped substrate, and a fixing portion (a fixing hole portion) for the optical fiber to be fixed is integrally formed on the mounting substrate, at a position where the light emitted from the LD (the light of the optical signal) can be incident on the lens surface. |
| US11058282B2 |
Colour reference for calibrating a dental colour camera
The invention relates to a color reference for calibrating a dental color camera comprising a plurality of fields. A surface of the color reference comprises color fields for color calibration as well as white fields and/or gray fields for a white balance and/or a shading correction. |
| US11058281B2 |
Dishwasher including rack position sensor to control capture of rack images by a camera
A dishwasher utilizes one or more sensors capable of detecting when a rack is at an operative position at which the rack is positioned within the wash tub during washing and/or an extended position at which at least a portion of the rack is extended beyond the wash tub for loading or unloading of utensils, thereby allowing image captures by a camera to be timed relative to the movement of the rack into, between and/or away from the operative and/or extended positions. |
| US11058278B2 |
Nozzle for cleaner
A nozzle for a cleaner includes a nozzle housing that has a suction flow path that allows air containing dust to flow therethrough. The nozzle also includes a driving device including a driving motor. Further the nozzle includes a rotation cleaning unit including a rotation plate which is connected to the driving device at a lower side of the nozzle housing. The nozzle also includes a mop attached to a lower side of the rotation plate. In addition, the nozzle includes a water tank mounted on an upper side of the nozzle housing and configured to store water. The water tank is separable from the nozzle housing. An upper side wall of the water tank forms an upper surface of the nozzle when the water tank is mounted on the nozzle housing, and a portion of a bottom wall of the water tank is configured to surround the driving device. |
| US11058277B2 |
Mop head and self-wringing mop apparatus and assembly and method of wringing a mop
Flat mops and self-wringing flat mops can include a wringing configuration for applying a linear wringing motion to a mop head assembly, such as may occur along an axis coaxial with a handle. Four-point self wringing configurations may include four-point guide surfaces and/or four-point pressure points for wringing a mop head assembly. |
| US11058276B2 |
Wet robot docking station
The present disclosure provides a base station for receiving a mobile cleaning robot including a docking structure. The docking structure includes a horizontal surface and at least two electrical charging contacts, each of the electrical charging contacts having a contact surface positioned above the horizontal surface. The base station also includes a platform that is connectable to the docking structure. The platform includes a raised rear surface having a front portion and a rear portion, two wheel wells located in the front portion of the raised rear surface of the platform, and a plurality of raised surface features forward of the raised rear surface configured to support an underside portion of the mobile cleaning robot. |
| US11058271B2 |
Vacuum brush
A rotating cleaning element configured to be inserted in a cleaning head compartment of a robotic vacuum, the rotating cleaning element including: a drive end including a drive protrusion configured to engage a drive mechanism of the cleaning head compartment; a bearing end and a shroud configured to surround at least a portion of the bearing end to lessen an amount of hair and similar matter that reaches the bearing; and a central member extending between the bearing end and the drive end. |
| US11058270B2 |
Robotic apparatus, method, and applications
A robotic vacuum cleaner equipped with a holonomic drive that can drive in a given direction, e.g., north (with its assigned orientation being north) and move in a different direction, e.g., east, north-east, or any direction) while maintaining its assigned orientation or that of any desired portion of the robot such as an intake, bank of sensors, or any other portion of the robot that is needed for a particular maneuver. |
| US11058269B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner, which is a portable vacuum cleaner, including a tank body, a head portion disposed above the tank body, and a battery connection portion that is disposed at the head portion and is capable of connecting to a battery. A part of an upper end portion of the tank body has a bent shape or a curved shape, and the rest part of the upper end portion of the tank body has a shape neither bending inward nor curved inward. The vacuum cleaner may further include a battery connection portion disposed at the head portion and a brushless motor disposed at the head portion. The vacuum cleaner is easy to assemble, portable, convenient in checking the battery level, waterproof and has a good performance of drainage, high efficiency in dust vacuuming, small size and compact structure, light weight, and improved service period. |
| US11058265B2 |
Portable toilet
A portable toilet comprises a container-shaped body of which the top surface is opened and the inside is empty. A first toilet cover is provided on the opened top surface and formed in an arch shape, and a second toilet cover is disposed on the opened top surface so as to be symmetrical to the first toilet cover, wherein each of the first toilet cover and the second toilet cover rotates with respect to the body such that each one end portion of the first toilet cover and the second toilet cover can be spaced apart with respect to the body. |
| US11058257B2 |
Cooking grill with counterbalancing hood
A grill or BBQ appliance that is generally intended for outdoor use has a pivoting hood disposed in hinged connection with a grill body, both of which are raised above a firebox that receives a food support grate. The hood may include a counterbalance mechanism to stably position the hood through a range of open positions. The hood may further include an opening or closing assist to assist a user in opening or closing the hood. |
| US11058254B2 |
Induction-based food holding/warming system and method with height adjustment mechanism
A device, system and method for induction heating food service pans having differing depths, while maintaining the pans sufficiently closely adjacent an enclosure containing the induction heating power source. |
| US11058252B2 |
Method of producing a cooking vessel comprising an interior surface of partially coated stainless steel
Provided is a method of producing a cooking vessel, including the following steps: forming a blank from a sheet of stainless steel; drawing of the blank to form a cap comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface comprising a flat base area surrounded by a side wall; hot stamping of a diffuser base onto the exterior surface of the cap; engraving of a grid pattern over at least one portion of the base area of the interior surface of the cap to form a network of ribs having top surfaces that extend above the valleys and side surfaces that are distinct from the bottom surfaces of the valleys, said side surfaces of the ribs connecting the top surfaces of the ribs to the bottom surfaces of the valleys, the side surfaces of the ribs forming ramps connecting the top surfaces of the ribs to the bottom surfaces of the valley; sanding of at least the engraved base area of the interior surface of the cap, to create roughness; applying a non-stick coating on at least the sanded, engraved base area; and brushing and/or polishing of at least the sanded, engraved and coated base area to reveal the stainless steel on the top surfaces of the ribs. |
| US11058248B2 |
Beverage brewing apparatus and container including a fragile inner container
A beverage brewing apparatus having a liquid container with a fragile inner wall, a rugged outer wall and a cushioning structure placed between the fragile inner wall and the rugged outer wall, a lid that seals the liquid container, the lid including a magnet portion that faces an interior of the liquid container when the lid seals the liquid container and an infuser that moves freely within the liquid container and releasably attaches to the magnet portion of the lid. |
| US11058246B1 |
Bag clamp
A bag clamp having retention arms, capable of rotating about a pivoting axis between an open and closed position. The retention arms are connected to a locking mechanism configured to prevent the retention arms from pivoting to an open configuration when the locking mechanism is in an engaged setting. The arms are shaped to create an open receiving space. The open receiving space allows the bag clamp to receive a rigid structure to clamp onto while also receiving a bag's straps. |
| US11058244B2 |
Customizable footwear rack
A footwear rack and clasp for storing footwear are provided. The clasp comprises a hook, a plurality of coplanar arms downwardly extending from the hook, and at least one tong. The tong is pivotally coupled to a first coplanar arm and extendable across an opening defined by the first coplanar arm and an adjacent second coplanar arm to engage the second coplanar arm. A biasing force exerted by the tong on an article to be hung is increased proportionally as the weight of the article increases. The footwear rack comprises a vertical post supporting a plurality of removeable footwear support arms and a plurality of clasps removably attachable to the arms. Each support arm extends in a direction that is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis defined by the post. Each support arm may comprise a tongue configured to engage a groove defined by a surface of the post. |
| US11058232B2 |
Product management display system
A merchandise display system may include a tray having a front rounded portion and a surface defining a plurality of apertures, a lip extending from the front rounded portion of the tray, a front wall, and a plurality of dividers attached to the tray, the plurality of dividers may be configured to separate product into one or more rows. The front wall may be formed as a separate component from the tray and the plurality of dividers. |
| US11058226B2 |
Recessed air pump
A pump is disposed within an inflatable chamber of an inflatable bed. The pump is recessed within the inflatable chamber and is offset from a faceplate, which in turn is connected to a portion of the inflatable bed. This arrangement results in less strain applied onto a peripheral panel of the inflatable chamber thereby maintaining the structural integrity of the inflatable bed. |
| US11058224B2 |
Seating components with laminated bonding material
A seating support arrangement includes a seating frame, a cover member supported by the seating frame, the cover member having a first elastic modulus in a first direction, the cover member having an outer surface area and a support area that is less than the outer surface area and is configured to support a user, and a polymer film surface layer attached to the support area of the cover member such that the combination of the cover member in the support area and the surface layer has a second elastic modulus in the first direction that is greater than the first elastic modulus. |
| US11058220B2 |
Desk with seating
An active desk includes a base having a convex surface defining at least one rocking path; a frame coupled to the base at an opposite end from the convex surface; a desk mounted to the frame; and a seat mounted to the frame at a location spaced between the base and the desk. A study seat includes a base; a frame extending upwardly from the base; a desk mounted to the frame and laterally offset from the base; and a seat mounted to the frame and laterally offset from the desk. |
| US11058219B2 |
Slide rail assembly and bracket mechanism thereof
A bracket mechanism includes a connecting wall and a mounting device. The mounting device and the connecting wall are movable relative to each other to be in a locking state or an unlocking state. The mounting device includes at least one mounting member. When the mounting device and the connecting wall are in the locking state, the at least one mounting member is adjacent to the connecting wall to be closed relative to each other. When the mounting device and the connecting wall are in the unlocking state, the at least one mounting member is away from the connecting wall to be opened relative to each other. |
| US11058216B2 |
Control of a height adjustable table using fingerprints
A height adjustable table is disclosed, comprising at least one electrically height adjustable table column and a control device, wherein the height adjustable table comprises an operating element with at least one fingerprint sensor. Furthermore, a method is disclosed by which the height adjustable table can be controlled using the fingerprint of a user. |
| US11058214B2 |
Tuft picker for a brush making machine
A tuft picker for a brush-making machine for automated production of brushes, such as toothbrushes, which is adapted to remove filaments from a filament container. The tuft picker comprises two parts. Each of the two parts comprises at least one picker eye for taking up a predefined number of loose filaments from the filament container. These picker eyes comprise an opening which can be opened and closed by moving the cover tool from a first position into a second position during one working stroke. |
| US11058213B1 |
Adaptive brush holder kit
A configurable holding set that includes a handle element having a common end that extends into an elongated linear section having a receiving end. That common end further extends into a curvilinear section that forms a handle. Also included are a first linear element having two ends that form a friction fit with the receiving end, a second linear element that is longer than the first linear element, a third linear element that is longer than the third, at least a first elbow having ends that form friction fits with the ends of the first, second, and third. |
| US11058212B2 |
Electronic product fixator
The present disclosure discloses an electronic product fixator. The electronic product fixator comprises a clip assembly and a locking strap, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first clip connected with one end of the locking strap and a second clip hooping and reciprocating along the locking strap, a top surface of the first clip comprises a first joint, and an end section of the locking strap comprises a second joint wherein a bending part at the end section of the locking strap may connect the first joint and the second joint together so as to fix an electronic device to be fixed between the first and the second joints. The electronic product fixator is advantageous in terms of convenient operation, lightness, compactness, and steady fixation against detachment to prevent an electronic device from damages, by which a user can carry a electronic device by hand holding or wearing. |
| US11058207B2 |
Precision applicator
A self-supporting applicator comprises a first structural element which is self-supporting and has a shape determined according to a target structure, the applicator further comprises an active agent. |
| US11058201B2 |
Dryer
A dryer includes a hollow casing accommodating a fan and a heater and having an open front and an open rear, and a display device disposed at the rear of the casing and covering at least a part of the open rear. The display device and a rear edge of the casing are spaced apart from each other to thereby form an air introduction area that is opened between the display device and a rear edge of the casing. The display device can display a graphic object on at least one of a plurality of display areas. A controller can select a drying object and change the graphic object to a suggested drying temperature based on pre-stored information of the drying object. The controller can also rotate the graphic object on the screen of the display panel based on a rotation posture of the dryer. |
| US11058194B2 |
Interposable magnetically coupled devices
A mobile device accessory system including a first accessory device having a first front side and a first back side. The first accessory device has a first plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the first front side and a second plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the first back side. A second accessory device having a second front side and a second back side, the second accessory device having a third plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the second front side and a fourth plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the second back side. The first accessory device is arranged to magnetically couple to a device-side attachment associated with a mobile device and is interposed between the device-side attachment and the second accessory device. |
| US11058192B2 |
Jewellery article having at least two parts movable in rotation relative to each other
Disclosed is a jewellery article including at least one first part having a first cylindrical inner face in which there is provided at least one groove, at least one second part having a second cylindrical inner face provided, in the extension of same, with at least one rim, the at least one rim being arranged facing the at least one groove, and at least one attachment member mechanically secured to the at least one rim of the at least one second part and extending into the at least one groove of the at least one first part; the at least one groove, the at least one rim and the at least one attachment member being configured to allow the at least one first part and the at least one second part to rotate freely with respect to each other. |
| US11058191B2 |
Bracelet fastening system
A bracelet including two strands provided with a fastening system which includes at least one longitudinal groove on one of the two strands and at least one longitudinal protuberance on the other strand. The material and the shape of the groove and of the protuberance are configured such that these two elements interlock under pressure exerted by the bracelet user, over two overlapping portions of the bracelet strands. The connection between the strands can easily be separated, preferably by peeling the upper strand away from the lower strand. The bracelet is continuously adjustable in length, without requiring heavy or complex elements. |
| US11058190B2 |
Jewelry system
The jewelry system of the present invention is used for easily layering jewelry by connecting strands of similar types of jewelry, such as necklace strands, into a layered jewelry piece (e.g. multi-strand necklace), and which prevents tangling and provides a distinctive presentation of each layer. The present invention allows for variety in the combining and re-arranging of individual strands in any desired order, by the use of end couplers on the ends of each strand and one or more connector pairs disposed on one or more of strands. This allows for the creation of customized layered jewelry pieces that can be adjusted to suit a variety of styles. The design of the present invention allows for the use of singular strands to form into a layered jewelry piece that is distinctively presented in a symmetrical, cascading arrangement, which moves uniformly as one piece with the weight of gravity, virtually eliminating the risk of tangling. An additional purpose of this system is to have more versatility for the user's jewelry and increase the convenience of wearing fully constructed, customizable, layered jewelry pieces which can be put on and removed as one piece. |
| US11058187B2 |
Releasable fastener
A releasable fastener having two portions that slide together to affix two portions of an article. For example, the two portions may include an elongated rail that slides into an elongated slot or tube. |
| US11058186B2 |
Dimensionally flexible touch fastener strip
A fastening strip for touch fasteners is provided which includes a corrugated portion as well as fastening elements. The corrugated portion allows the strip to be bent in a plane perpendicular as well as parallel with the longitudinal axis of the strip such that it may be applied to curved surfaces and remain substantially flat. Fastening elements such as hooks, loops, mushroom-shaped, bulbous and double hooks may be included on both sides of the strip and on the walls of the channels that form the corrugations as well as between the corrugations. The corrugated fastening strips may be useful for automotive seating and diaper applications. Processes for forming the corrugated fastening strip area also disclosed. |
| US11058179B2 |
Knitted upper with two sides and an underfoot portion
The present disclosure provides a knitted component for an article of footwear. The knitted component may include a first side and a second side, where the first side and the second side form an overfoot portion. An underfoot portion may be located between the first side and the second side, where at least a portion of the first side and at least a portion of the second side of the knitted component are located on one of a medial side and a lateral side of the overfoot portion, and where a knitted course extends from the first side, through the underfoot portion, and to the second side. |
| US11058176B2 |
Sole structure with progressively angled traction elements
A sole structure includes an outsole having an outsole body defining an inner body surface and an outer body surface opposite the inner body surface. The outsole has a plurality of traction elements each extending from the outsole body away from the inner body surface. Each of the traction elements includes a base coupled to the outsole body surface. Each of the traction elements includes a tip spaced apart from the outer body surface and has a pitch defined by a vector. The pitch of each of the plurality of traction elements varies as a function of a distance from the central axis to a respective traction element. |
| US11058175B2 |
Intermediate sole structure with siping
An intermediate sole structure for an article of footwear includes a foamed thermoplastic sole component. The foamed thermoplastic sole component has a foamed thermoplastic base layer and a foamed thermoplastic outer layer that is integrally formed with the foamed thermoplastic base layer. The outer layer includes a plurality of sipes extending through the outer layer and terminating at the base layer. The thermoplastic sole component has an inner surface defined by the base layer, an opposite, outer surface defined by the outer layer, and a thickness defined between the inner surface and the outer surface. The inner surface is substantially planar and is operative to be adhered to a ground-facing surface of an upper. Additionally, the thickness is smaller at a peripheral edge of the sole component than within a central region. |
| US11058168B2 |
Surface structure for sports boots with increased ball-contact properties and method for preparing the structure
A surface structure for sports boots used for ball games having increased ball-contact properties where each boot has an upper part and a sole and the upper part has an outer surface used for shooting a ball, wherein at least a part of said ball shooting outer surface comprises a coating that has an adhesive substance covering said outer surface and a grained structure embedded in and kept by the adhesive. The grained structure comprises discrete granules of a resilient material, wherein between the adhesive and the outer surface of the upper part and between the adhesive and the granules a stable and durable bonding is provided, and the granules have outer surfaces that provide an improved contact with the ball when getting in contact with it. |
| US11058165B2 |
Wearable audio device with brim-mounted microphones
Various implementations include a wearable audio device for enhancing the acoustic response proximate a user, for example, in the direction of the user's mouth. In particular implementations, a wearable audio device includes: a head mount having: a crown portion for resting on a head of a user, and a brim extending from the crown portion in a forward-oriented direction; and a plurality of microphones coupled to the brim of the head mount. |
| US11058164B2 |
Magnetic cushion technology
A cushion, using magnetic friction as base protection is specifically tested and designed for use in helmets to minimize the risk of concussions. The cushion can be used in a two layer helmet where the magnets are used to repel the impact normally taken straight to the head. The magnets can be placed in between the layers to not only take the impact, but also give that force back towards the source, creating a cushion like no other helmet. With this two-layer system, one can measure that the first layer of magnets takes the hit and uses the second layer to push back off of. This movement that the helmet takes significantly improves protection of the brain as compared to conventional helmets. |
| US11058161B2 |
Heat reflecting composites with knitted insulation
Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that there is at least one metal layer, forming a radiant barrier to reduce heat loss via radiation from the human body, and insulating this metal layer from heat loss via conduction, and a process for its manufacture. |
| US11058160B2 |
Convertible vest and jacket system
Aspects herein are directed to a garment that can be converted from a vest to a jacket and vice versa. The garment comprises sleeves having a proximal end and a distal end. A posterior portion of the proximal end of each sleeve is permanently affixed to a torso portion of the garment adjacent to a posterior edge of a sleeve opening of the garment. And an anterior portion of the proximal end of each sleeve is releasably coupled to the torso portion adjacent to an anterior edge of the sleeve opening of the garment. The garment may additionally comprise a pocket located on an inner-facing surface of a back aspect of a torso portion of the garment. When in the form of a vest, the anterior portion of the proximal end of each sleeve may be de-coupled from the sleeve openings, and the sleeves may be stowed within the pocket. |
| US11058158B2 |
Head protection hood with integrated frame
A head protection hood having an outer surface configured to contact a surrounding environment, an inner surface configured to contact the head of a user, a head passage section, a face opening delimited by an edge at the eyes of the user, and a breathing area is provided. The head protection hood includes a frame connected along the edge of the face opening, that receives a visor and that has a first lip resting against the head of the user at an area situated between the root and the tip of the nose, at the front region, at the temples, and at the infra-orbital regions of the face of the user, thus forming a visual compartment separated from said breathing area. The frame further comprises a second peripheral lip situated between the first lip and the visor, the second peripheral lip extending from the frame towards said surrounding environment. |
| US11058154B2 |
Accessory for electronic cigarette
An exemplary accessory for an electronic smoking article includes a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces and a sensor in the body. The sensor is configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article. A processor is embedded in the body, where the processor is configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission. A display generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor. |
| US11058153B2 |
Wearable electronic simulated smoking device
A wearable electronic simulated smoking device is provided for delivery of a desired active ingredient responsive to a user's inhalation through the device. The device includes an elongated tubular member (110) having at least one reversibly bendable portion to at least partially encompass a portion of a user's body and is releasably retainable thereat. The device includes a vaporization chamber supplied with a vaporizable smoking composition and enabled by a controller to generate vapor from the vaporizable smoking composition and add the vapor to air drawn through the device. |
| US11058152B2 |
Vaporizer assembly having a vaporizer and a matrix
A vaporizer assembly including a vaporizer and a matrix suitable for retaining a vaporizable liquid, wherein the vaporizer includes first and second surfaces forming a common edge, the first surface having a greater surface area than the second surface, wherein the vaporizer is in contact with the matrix via the second surface. |
| US11058149B2 |
Smoking paraphernalia cooled by smoke flow
A smoking paraphernalia cooled by a smoke flow includes the following components: a shell; a smoking cup placed inside the shell, wherein a part of a bottom of the smoking cup is provided with a heating unit socket, a plurality of air inlet holes and a protruded step; a pushing key; a heating unit; and a fixing base. According to the smoking paraphernalia of the present invention, a surface temperature of the shell can be reduced, and tobacco residues can be conveniently cleaned, which prevents smoke from flowing toward an interior of the smoking paraphernalia and prolongs the service life of the smoking paraphernalia. |
| US11058147B1 |
Freezable smoking pipe with integrated reflective particles
A freezable smoking pipe with integrated reflective particles for producing a cool, dry smoke that flows to the mouth, and providing an ornamental smoking experience. The pipe comprises a bowl and a mouthpiece that are in communication through a shaft. The shaft is defined by a transparent and continuous shaft outer wall and shaft inner wall that form a channel. The bowl is defined by a transparent and continuous bowl outer wall and bowl inner wall. A cooling composition consisting of isopropyl, water, and reflective particles is sealed between the walls. The cooling composition can be frozen to cool the smoke that flows through the channel of the shaft. The duration of cooling is at least partially dependent on the space between the inner and outer walls, and the concentration of isopropyl. The reflective particles are visible through the walls and reflect light to create an ornamental smoking experience. |
| US11058141B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing inductively heatable aerosol-forming rods
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing inductively heatable aerosol-forming rods (100). The method comprises supplying a first substrate web (31) and a second substrate web (32) separately to a continuous multiple-stage rod-forming process which comprises at least a first and a subsequent second stage. The method further comprises supplying a continuous susceptor profile (20) to the rod-forming process such that the susceptor profile passes through at least the second stage. Furthermore, the method comprises passing the first and second substrate web separately through the first stage. Thereby, the first and the second substrate web are separately pre-gathered transversely with regard to a respective transport direction of each of the substrate web through the first stage. The method further comprises passing the susceptor profile and the pre-gathered substrate webs through the second stage. Thereby, the separately pre-gathered substrate webs are jointly gathered into a rod shape around the susceptor profile. The invention further relates to a multi-stage rod-forming device (10) comprising at least a first stage (11) and a second stage (12) downstream of the first stage. The first stage is configured for separately pre-gathering a first and a second substrate web (31, 32) respectively as each of them passes through the first stage. The second stage is configured for jointly gathering the pre-gathered substrate webs into a rod shape around a susceptor profile (20) as the susceptor profile and the pre-gathered substrate webs pass through the second stage. |
| US11058137B2 |
Enhanced aerobic fermentation methods for producing edible fungal mycelium blended meats and meat analogue compositions
Provided herein are shelf-stable protein food ingredients, food products comprising the shelf-stable protein food ingredients, methods of their production, and methods of their use. The shelf-stable protein food ingredients comprise cultured fungal biomass and a limited amount of water. Advantageously, the shelf-stable protein food ingredients can be stored, transported, and delivered within the food supply. |
| US11058131B2 |
Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteriophage Φ241
Phage Φ241 specific for Escherichia coli O157:H7 was isolated from an industrial cucumber fermentation where both acidity (pH≤3.7) and salinity (≥5% NaCI) were high. A method for preparing a food item at least substantially free of Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination contacted the food item with a bacteriophage Φ241 under conditions for the bacteriophage Φ241 to lyse all or substantially all the Escherichia coli O157:H7 present in the food item, while Escherichia coli strains other than O157:H7 were not affected. A method for detecting the presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by contacting a bacteriophage Φ241 with a food item is also disclosed. |
| US11058130B2 |
Internet of food
Disclosed are systems and methods for improving food quality. The systems and methods include receiving first temperature data from a first food service device, determining when the first temperature data exceeds a predetermined temperature value, and activating a first alarm when the first temperature data exceeds the predetermined temperature value. The first temperature data corresponds to a food temperature of food. The systems and methods may also include discarding the food in response to the first alarm being activated. |
| US11058128B1 |
Pet supplement
A method of making a supplement for a pet. The method mixes an aqueous protein solution with supplements. Once the supplements have been mixed into the aqueous protein solution, a fat constituent is introduced and mixed into the solution. The solution is then cooled and stored. After a predetermined period of time, the mixture is reheated and a thickening agent is introduced into the mixture. |
| US11058127B2 |
Low 4-methylimidazole caramel color class IV production
A process of making a caramel color comprising a) mixing a carbohydrate with an ammonia compound and a sulfite compound and at pH from just greater than about 4.0 to about 6.0; and b) heating of the mixture from step a) in a sealed vessel to a temperature of from about 120° C. to about 137° C. and maintaining a temperature in said range for at least about 2 hours, said time and temperature being sufficient to yield a product having a color level of at least about double strength and a level of 4-MeI of less than about 20 ppm, is provided. Also provided is a process of ramped heating which results in a similar caramel color product. |
| US11058118B2 |
Acid tablet composition and methods of preparing and using the same
Compositions, tablets, prills and granules are provided including (a) about 95 to about 99.999 weight percent of at least one alkali metal hydrogen sulfate; and (b) about 0.001 to less than 0.08 weight percent of at least one alkali metal salt of a fatty carboxylic acid and/or at least one alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty carboxylic acid; wherein the composition includes less than 1 weight percent of chlorite and/or hypochlorite and less than 1 weight percent of alkali metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt that is chemically different from the at least one alkali metal hydrogen sulfate, the at least one alkali metal salt of a fatty carboxylic acid and the at least one alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty carboxylic acid, on a basis of total weight of the composition. Methods of use also are provided. |
| US11058115B2 |
Heterocycle derivatives as pesticides
The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which X, R1, R2, R3 and n have the definitions given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for control of animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof. |
| US11058107B2 |
Specimen container for biological materials
A specimen container that includes a first cylindrical housing section having a first threaded end, a second threaded end, and a body section formed therebetween, wherein a fill line is placed at a predetermined location on the body section; a threaded winged section that is adapted to be attached to the second threaded end of the first cylindrical housing section, wherein the threaded winged section includes two gripping wings formed on opposite sides of the threaded winged section; a second cylindrical housing section having a first threaded end, a second threaded end, and a body section formed therebetween, wherein two gripping wings are formed on opposite sides of the second cylindrical housing section and are integral therewith; a threaded connector ring that is adapted to connect the first cylindrical housing section to the second cylindrical housing section; and at least one syringe plunger adapted for insertion into the first cylindrical housing section or the second cylindrical housing section. |
| US11058105B1 |
Adjustable ballast keel for balanced floating
A decoy assembly is configured to have an adjustable buoyancy level. The decoy assembly has a head assembly with a decoy head. A decoy body has a body planar bottom surface and a head opening configured to accommodate the head assembly. The head assembly further has a head keel bracket, joined to the planar bottom surface. A head weight is joined to the head keel bracket and configured to lower a head assembly center of gravity. The decoy assembly has body keel brackets and body keel weights joined to the body keel bracket at the planar bottom surface and configured to lower the body assembly center of gravity. Adjusting the body assembly center of gravity independently of the head assembly center of gravity provides lifelike movement for the decoy assembly and allows the orientation of the decoy to be varied for a natural looking presentation. |
| US11058100B1 |
Open face fishing reel with quick-release spool
An open face fishing reel utilizes a quick-release spool device having a modular reel component that facilitates the interchanging of fishing line while the reel is still secured within the fishing reel housing and crank mechanism. The device is configured to be removably replaced with a different spool having a new unit of fishing line secured thereabout. |
| US11058089B2 |
Soybean variety 5PVSQ69
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVSQ69 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVSQ69, cells from soybean variety 5PVSQ69, plants of soybean 5PVSQ69, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVSQ69. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVSQ69 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVSQ69, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVSQ69, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVSQ69. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVSQ69 are further provided. |
| US11058085B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH987816
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH987816. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH987816, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH987816 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH987816. |
| US11058082B1 |
Soybean variety 5PFAH54
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PFAH54 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PFAH54, cells from soybean variety 5PFAH54, plants of soybean 5PFAH54, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PFAH54. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PFAH54 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PFAH54, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PFAH54, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PFAH54. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PFAH54 are further provided. |
| US11058078B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH101192
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101192. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101192, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101192 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101192. |
| US11058067B2 |
Systems and methods for managing the movement of seeds in a germination system
A method for moving wetted seeds from a tank includes positioning a first batch of seeds within a tank, directing water from a water source to the tank, wetting the first batch of seeds within the tank with the water from the water source to initiate germination of the first batch of seeds, releasing the first batch of seeds from the tank to a pod line in fluid communication with an assembly line grow pod after a predetermined time, and subsequent to releasing the first batch of seeds from the tank, detecting a level of seeds remaining in the tank. |
| US11058066B2 |
Customizable plant growing system
The system includes a pre-fabricated garden seedsheet, with seeds and soil embedded in water-soluble pods within a weed barrier fabric. Each water-soluble pod is fabricated from dissolvable material, which are affixed together to form cavities in which seeds and soil are applied. The pods are then affixed to the weed barrier matrix in an arrangement dictated by the plant algorithm. Upon contact with water, the pods rapidly dissolve, thereby beginning the germination process in which the seeds sprout and emerge through the aligned openings in the weed barrier fabric. The selection of plants and their physical arrangement within each seedsheet may be determined by a software-driven plant algorithm that extrapolates plant characteristics, environmental requirements, and companion benefits. The algorithm may be used both on the customer-facing software program, as well as the in-house design process to create pre-designed seed sheets. |
| US11058063B2 |
Bale cutting device, implement and method
An implement includes a bale cutting device, which includes a carrier that can be pivoted about a pivot axis, and a support connected to the carrier. A cutter bar is attached to and supported by the support so as to be movable at least substantially in the direction of a longitudinal extent of the support. The implement may include at least one pick-up for engaging a bale. In operation, the cutter bar is positioned on a far side of the bale, with the bale between the carrier and the cutter bar. The cutter bar may then be drawn inward into the bale to cut the bale approximately in half. |
| US11058057B1 |
Asparagus severing assembly with heated valve unit, asparagus lifting apparatus with asparagus spear guides and interfering member, and asparagus harvester formed therewith
An asparagus harvester includes a chassis movable over a bed of growing asparagus. Spears above a selected height are severed at the ground by a severing assembly. A conveyor receives from a pick-up apparatus and conveys away asparagus spears severed by the severing assembly. The severing assembly includes a severing blade carried by a plunger mounted in a pneumatic cylinder. Conduits couple the pneumatic cylinder to a source of air under pressure through a valve unit operable for actuating the pneumatic cylinder to repeatedly fire and withdraw the plunger for repeatedly moving the severing blade back-and-forth along a stroke path between a raised set position and a lowered severing position proximate to the ground. A heater mounted proximate to the valve unit is configured to sufficiently heat the valve unit to enable the valve unit to operate in the presence of an ambient temperature sufficiently low to impair its operation. |
| US11058051B2 |
Agricultural mowing machine and a method for unfolding/folding the machine
An agricultural mowing machine comprises a carrying arm. A lateral displacement structure is connected to the carrying arm and can be displaced relative to the carrying arm in a lateral direction between an inner position and an outer position. A mowing unit is connected to the lateral displacement structure. The mowing unit can be moved between an approximately horizontal working position, a raised headland position, and a transport position. A first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder are connected to each other in such a manner that hydraulic fluid discharged from said first or second hydraulic cylinder is supplied under pressure to the other of the first or second hydraulic cylinder for pivoting the carrying arm so as to move the mowing unit from the transport position towards the headland position displacing the lateral displacement structure outwards relative to the carrying arm simultaneously. |
| US11058048B2 |
Seed delivery apparatus, systems, and methods
An apparatus and methods for delivering seed from a metering device to a furrow. In one embodiment, a seed meter entrains and releases seed from a seed disc at a seed release location. The released seed is directed into a seed conveyor by a loading wheel. The seed conveyor conveys the seed toward the soil and releases the seed with a rearward relative velocity. |
| US11058045B2 |
System and method for detecting accumulations of field materials between ground engaging components of an agricultural implement
In one aspect, a system for detecting accumulations of field materials between ground engaging components of an agricultural implement may include first and second ground engaging components configured to rotate relative to soil within a field as the implement is moved across the field. The first and second ground engaging components may be spaced apart from each other along an axial direction of the shaft. The system may also include a sensor configured to detect field materials within a detection zone defined directly between the first and second ground engaging components and above the axis of rotation in a vertical direction of the agricultural implement. Furthermore, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, with the controller configured to determine a parameter associated with an accumulation of the field materials between the first and second ground engaging components based on data received from the sensor. |
| US11058043B2 |
Row unit position control system
An agricultural implement system that includes a first toolbar section, a first row unit coupled to the first toolbar section, a second toolbar section, a second row unit coupled to the second toolbar section, and a row unit position control system. The system includes a sensor that detects an angle of the second toolbar section with respect to the first toolbar section. A controller couples to the sensor. The controller raises the first row unit and/or the second row unit in response to the angle to block contact of the first row unit and/or the second row unit with the ground. |
| US11064639B2 |
Operation machine to control holding head
In a component mounter including a component holding tool configured to hold lead of a lead component, a position of mark given to the component holding tool and a position of a distal end of the lead are calculated based on captured image data, and when a distance between the position of the mark and the position of the distal end of the lead is smaller than a threshold, mounting work is performed, whereas when the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold, the mounting work is not performed. As a result, for example, mounting work on a lead component having a lead which is greatly bent can be avoided, thereby ensuring proper mounting work. |
| US11064638B2 |
Component supply device, surface-mounting machine, and component supply method
A component supply device is a feeder which uses a supply tape to supply an electronic component, and includes a main carrier route for carrying the supply tape to a component suction position, a first carrier route for carrying the supply tape from a tape insertion position to a rear end part of the main carrier route, a second carrier route provided so as to be aligned below the first carrier route, a second sprocket which carries the supply tape to the component suction position, a third sprocket which carries the supply tape from the tape insertion position to the second sprocket, and a route switching device provided to a loading unit which automatically changes a carrier route of the supply tape from the first carrier route to the second carrier route when the supply tape is carried to the component suction position. |
| US11064634B1 |
Testing methods and apparatuses using simulated servers
The present application pertains to testing methods and apparatus useful in two-phase liquid immersion cooling systems. Such systems cool heat generating computer components which cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. The dielectric vapor is then condensed back into a liquid phase and used to cool the computer components. Using the testing methods and apparatuses herein one may design and test more efficient components and systems. More specifically, the one or more heating elements are both passive and intelligent. They may be used to mimic the power load of a server which is used in the load testing of two phase liquid immersion cooling so actual servers are not required to test various aspects of the two phase liquid immersion cooling units. |
| US11064633B2 |
Electrical connector
The present disclosure provides an electrical connector comprising an electrical connector housing, a partition part, a partition heat sink, a heat pipe, and a cooling module. The electrical connector housing comprised an upper surface, a lower surface, and two opposite sidewalls. The partition part is disposed in the electrical connector housing. The partition heat sink is disposed on the partition part and is disposed in the electrical connector housing. One end of the heat pipe is connected to the partition part. The cooling module is disposed at the outside the electrical connector housing and is connected to the other end of the heat pipe. The cooling efficiency is enhanced by conducting the heat of the partition heat sink to the outside of the electrical connector through a heat pipe to avoid heat accumulating in the electrical connector housing. |
| US11064631B2 |
Liquid immersion cooling device and information processing apparatus
A liquid immersion cooling device for information processing apparatuses. The liquid immersion cooling device includes an immersion tank, a refrigerant liquid that is retained in the immersion tank, and a plurality of fillers that are filled in the immersion tank and that float on a surface of the refrigerant liquid to cover the surface of the refrigerant liquid. |
| US11064628B2 |
Rack adapted for receiving a component and system including the rack and the component
A rack adapted for receiving one or more components is disclosed. The rack includes a backplane, a pair of side panels extending from the backplane and internal support members on each side to receive and mechanically guide an initial alignment of components upon their initial insertion in the rack. A pair of male connectors mounted to the backplane is configured to mate with a corresponding pair of female connectors of each component to mechanically guide a final alignment of each component when the component is further inserted in the rack. Mechanical guidance may also be provided by, or supplemented with, a connection capable of providing liquid cooling to the rack. A system including the rack and the component inserted in the rack is also disclosed. |
| US11064627B2 |
Modular adjustable computing rack
Various embodiments of the present technology generally relate to systems and methods for storing datacenter equipment. More specifically, some embodiments relate to a datacenter rack (“computing rack”) that can be adjusted to fit various sizes of computing equipment and can be stacked with additional computing racks. In certain embodiments, the computing rack includes an enclosure for storing a plurality of computing units as well as one or more adjustable vertical mounting rails coupled to the frame of the computing rack for accommodating different sizes and specifications of equipment. The computing rack additionally includes components for stacking the unit with additional computing racks such that a set of stacked computing racks can fit multiple different sizes and specifications of computing equipment. |
| US11064624B2 |
Fixing device
A fixing device includes a base, a fastening assembly, a fixing assembly and a first recovery member. The base has a rail be inserted by a board card. The fastening assembly is movably coupled to the base and detachably secures the board card. The fastening assembly includes a sliding member and a rotation member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the base. The rotation member is pivotally connected to the sliding member and includes an abutting end and a latch end. The rotation member selectively causes the abutting end and the latch end to be inserted into the rail. The fixing assembly is connected to the base and the fastening assembly, and secures the fastening assembly in a locked status. The first recovery member moves the fastening assembly from the fixed position toward an entrance of the rail when the locked status is released. |
| US11064623B2 |
Slidable assembly with spring clip retainer
Slidable assemblies are provided which include a support, a slidable assembly, and a spring-clip element. The slidable assembly, which includes a slide member, is coupled to the support to slide along the support between a first position and a second position. The spring-clip element is associated with the support, and receives the slide member of the slidable assembly. The slide member translates within the spring-clip element as the slidable assembly is slid between the first position and the second position, and is retained by the spring-clip element in position when the slidable assembly is slid to the second position to hold the slidable assembly and restrain the slidable assembly from sliding along the support to the first position. |
| US11064622B2 |
Display screen and display apparatus
The present disclosure provides a display screen and a display apparatus, pertaining to the field of display technologies. The display screen includes: a backplane, a printed circuit board and a fixing adhesive, wherein the printed circuit board is fixed to the backplane by the fixing adhesive. |
| US11064618B2 |
Electric device and housing structure thereof
The application discloses an electronic device including a motherboard and a housing structure. The motherboard has a first surface and a second surface. The housing structure includes a first casing, a first cushion, a second casing, and a second cushion. The first casing has at least one first fixing member. The first cushion covers the first surface, is accommodated in the first casing and has at least one first through hole. The second casing has at least one second fixing member. The second cushion covers the second surface, is accommodated in the second casing and has at least one second through hole. A peripheral edge of the first cushion is attached to a peripheral edge of the second cushion, and the first fixing member may be fixed to the second fixing member through the first through hole and the second through hole. |
| US11064615B2 |
Wafer level bump stack for chip scale package
A microelectronic device includes a die less than 300 microns thick, and an interface tile. Die attach leads on the interface tile are electrically coupled to die terminals on the die through interface bonds. The microelectronic device includes an interposer between the die and the interface tile. Lateral perimeters of the die, the interposer, and the interface tile are aligned with each other. The microelectronic device may be formed by forming the interface bonds and an interposer layer, while the die is part of a wafer and the interface tile is part of an interface lamina. Kerfs are formed through the interface lamina, through the interposer, and partway through the wafer, around a lateral perimeter of the die. Material is subsequently removed at a back surface of the die to the kerfs, so that a thickness of the die is less than 300 microns. |
| US11064612B2 |
Buried electrical debug access port
Embodiments are generally directed to a buried electrical debug access port. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a substrate or printed circuit board; one or more electronic components coupled with the substrate or printed circuit board; one or more electrical access ports coupled with the substrate or printed circuit board, each electrical access port including electrically conductive material; and an encapsulant material, the encapsulant material encapsulating the one or more access ports, wherein the one or more access ports are electrically connected to one or more circuits of the apparatus to provide debugging access to the apparatus. |
| US11064611B2 |
Patterning and removal of circuit board material using ultrafast lasers
A method for fabricating a printed circuit, comprising: darkening a surface location of a conductive material with one or more ultrafast pulses of laser radiation and ablating the conductive material at the surface location with one or more longer duration pulses of laser radiation to produce traces or micro via patterns on the surface of a PCB. A hole for a blind micro via is produced by ablating the conductive material at the darkened surface location with one or more longer duration pulses of laser radiation and cleaning a second conductive material under the substrate with one or more further longer duration pulses of laser radiation. |
| US11064609B2 |
Printable 3D electronic structure
A printable electronic component includes a component substrate and a circuit disposed in or on the component substrate. One or more electrically conductive connection posts protrude from the component substrate. One or more electrically conductive component contact pads are exposed on or over the component substrate on a side of the component substrate opposite the one or more connection posts. The one or more component contact pads and the one or more electrically conductive connection posts are both electrically connected to the circuit. The components can be printed onto a destination substrate and electrically connected to contact pads on the destination substrate through the connection posts. The components can also be printed onto other components and electrically connected through the connection posts and component contact pads to form a three-dimensional electronic structure. |
| US11064608B2 |
Display device
A rollable display device is disclosed. The rollable display device includes a rollable display panel, a roller configured to roll and unroll the rollable display pane, and a first printed circuit board electrically connected to the rollable display panel. The first printed circuit board comprises a curved surface having a curvature that matches a curvature of a curved surface of the roller. The first curved surface of the printed circuit board is in contact with the curved surface of the roller. |
| US11064606B2 |
Multilayer substrate and electric element
A multilayer substrate includes a stacked body including a plurality of insulating base material layers stacked on each other and a plurality of conductor patterns provided in contact with the plurality of insulating base material layers. The stacked body includes a first surface, and the plurality of conductor patterns include a plurality of mounting electrodes. The plurality of mounting electrodes include first openings. The first openings, in a plan view of a mounting surface, are provided over a mounting region and a non-mounting region of the mounting electrodes. The mounting region, when a mounted component is mounted, overlaps with the mounted component, and the non-mounting region does not overlap with the mounted component. |
| US11064605B2 |
Polymer thick film dielectric paste composition
This invention provides a polymer thick film dielectric paste composition, comprising a mixture of titanium dioxide and boron nitride powders, a resin blend of polyol and phenoxy resin, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a linear aliphatic polyester, a block copolymer, a blocked aliphatic polyisocyanate, and a wetting and dispersing agent, and one or more polar, aprotic solvents. The paste composition may be used to form polymer thick film dielectric layers in electrical circuits subject to thermoforming and in articles requiring stretchable dielectric layers such as wearables. |
| US11064602B1 |
Circuit board interconnect system and method for an array antenna
An antenna system includes a first printed circuit board having an array of printed circuit board antenna elements, a second circuit board having a signal distribution network for the antenna elements, and at least one first interconnect structure coupled between a bottom surface of the first printed circuit board and a top surface of the second circuit board. The first interconnect structure can include first vias having an aspect ratio of greater than 10 to 1. The vias electrically connect to respective first contacts on the bottom surface of the first circuit board and to respective second contacts on the top surface of the second circuit board. |
| US11064600B2 |
Apparatus and system configured to correct a cathode current and a voltage between a cathode and an anode for generating X-rays
At least one power supply produces a voltage between a cathode and an anode. The cathode and anode are operable such that electrons emitted from the cathode interact with the anode with energies corresponding to the voltage. The electrons interact with the anode at a focal spot to generate X-rays. The power supply provides the cathode with a cathode current. An electron detector is positioned relative to the anode, and a backscatter electron signal is measured from the anode. The measured backscatter electron signal is provided to a processing unit, which determines a cathode current correction and/or a correction to the voltage between the cathode and the anode using the measured backscatter electron signal and a correlation between anode surface roughness and backscatter electron emission. |
| US11064599B1 |
Vacuum oil purification system
Herein disclosed in a vacuum oil purification system which includes a fresh oil vacuum chamber, an old oil vacuum chamber for degasifying and dehumidifying insulating oil, a vacuum pump for generating vacuum environment, an oil pump for circulating oil, an oil filter for removing particles from oil, a pressure vessel for generating and adjusting oil pressure, heaters, heat, pressure and vacuum sensors, an oil penetration tray, a control panel having all the control buttons, LEDs, and quick connects, a mobile platform to hold all components in place, and an oil pan to collect all oil drips. A control unit with an LCD supervises all the input signals from sensors and generates command signals. The fresh oil vacuum chamber is covered by a foam and foil wrap insulation for heat exchange separation. This insulation cover dampens sound and vibration as well. The chambers have oil drain valves at the bottom. Vacuum is generated by a vacuum pump and is controlled manually by a switch and a vacuum gauge for each chamber. The vacuum is also controlled by a vacuum sensor coupled with electronics and the control unit to toggle vacuum pump on and off automatically.The entire system including the electronics may be mounted on a four-wheel platform to facilitate transport to a job site for example a healthcare center. Apparatus for purifying the insulating oil while flushing includes a spin-on filter to clean insulating oil in the return line. |
| US11064598B2 |
Static eliminator and static eliminating method
A static eliminator performs processing of reducing the charge amount of an electrically charged substrate. The static eliminator includes a substrate holder and an ultraviolet irradiator. The substrate holder holds the substrate. The ultraviolet irradiator is capable of irradiating a main surface of the substrate with ultraviolet light in an irradiation amount that differs between a plurality of divided regions of the main surface of the substrate. |
| US11064597B1 |
Power interruption bluetooth low energy mesh pairing
A system includes a control device and a plurality of lighting fixtures configured to receive power through the control device. Each lighting fixture includes a receiver and a memory, and is configured to: scan for a first message transmitted by the control device, the first message containing a unique identifier of the control device; receive the first message and store the unique identifier of the control device in the memory; sense a power interrupt to the lighting fixture initiated by the control device within a specified period of time after receipt of the first message from the control device; and transmit a second message including the unique identifier of the control device, the second message indicating that the lighting fixture is in a provisioning mode. |
| US11064595B2 |
Lighting dimmer module and method of calibration
A modular dimmer assembly, including a communications circuit configured to send and receive wireless communication, a control circuit configured to receive an AC input at a first pulse width and adjust the brightness of at least one lighting device, in response to the communications circuit receiving a signal, by producing an AC output at a second pulse width, a regulation circuit, controlled by the AC output, including a flyback switch mode power supply (SMPS) and a capacitor, wherein the flyback SMPS charges the capacitor and the control circuit monitors a voltage of the capacitor to determine the second pulse width, and wherein the modular dimmer assembly is a two-wire device. |
| US11064593B2 |
Controller and electric furniture
According to the embodiments, the controller includes a first receiving unit and a second receiving unit, and is capable of controlling a device to be controlled. The controller is in a first mode when in a first action state prior to the first receiving unit receiving a first operation, and the controller transitions to a second mode when the first receiving unit receives the first operation. The second receiving unit is in the first optical state in the first action state. The second receiving unit is in a second optical state in a second action state prior to the second receiving unit receiving a second operation in the second mode. The second receiving unit is in a third optical state in a third action state in which the second receiving unit has received the second operation in the second mode. The second optical state differs from the second optical state. The third optical state differs from the first optical state and differs from the third optical state. A controller and an electric furniture that are easier to use can be provided. |
| US11064591B2 |
Flooding localization and signalling via intelligent lighting
A method (300) for detecting a dangerous environmental condition within a lighting environment (100) includes the steps of: providing (310) a lighting network (200) having a plurality of lighting units (10) each with a light source (12), at least some of the plurality of lighting units including a range sensor (32); obtaining (330), by the range sensors, range information; determining (360), based at least in part on the obtained range information, a depth of precipitation or accumulation at a first lighting unit; and determining (370), based on the determined depth, a dangerous environmental condition at the first lighting unit. |
| US11064590B2 |
Optoelectronic component, method for manufacturing an optoelectronic component and method for operating an optoelectronic component
An optoelectronic component, a method for manufacturing an optoelectronic component and a method for operating an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment, the component includes a carrier comprising a molded body and a light-emitting semiconductor body with a first segment and a second segment, wherein the first segment and the second segment are spatially separated from one another, and wherein each segment has an emission side facing away from the carrier. The component further includes a first electrical conductor path arranged on the first segment and on the second segment on a side of the light-emitting semiconductor body facing towards the carrier and a first electrical connecting structure and a second electrical connecting structure, each electrically connecting the first segment and the second segment to one another, wherein the first and second electrical connecting structure are electrically connected to one another by the first electrical conductor path. |
| US11064585B2 |
Systems for providing tunable white light with high color rendering
The present disclosure provides systems for generating tunable white light. The systems include a plurality of LED strings that generate light with color points that fall within blue, yellow/green, red, and cyan color ranges, with each LED string being driven with a separately controllable drive current in order to tune the generated light output. |
| US11064579B2 |
Technologies for controlling cooking appliances using shared cooking recipes
Technologies for controlling a cooking appliance include receiving a cooking recipe from a computing device. The cooking recipe defines one or more cooking steps and each cooking step includes executable instructions that are executable by the cooking appliance to cause the cooking appliance to perform the associated cooking step. The cooking appliance may execute the instructions of each cooking step to perform the cooking recipe. The recipe may include digital rights management features, may be encrypted, and may include additional information such as an ingredient list. The cooking appliance may provide instructions, such as audible instructions, to a user while cooking the recipe. The user may also generate a cooking recipe using the cooking appliance and share the cooking recipe with other users. |
| US11064577B2 |
Induction heating device having improved control algorithm and circuit structure
An induction heating device includes: a working coil set including a first working coil connected to a first resonant capacitor and a second working coil connected to a second resonant capacitor; an inverter that performs a switching operation to apply a resonant current to at least one of the first or second working coil; a current transformer that adjusts a magnitude of the resonant current and that transmits the resonant current having the adjusted magnitude to the working coil set; a first relay that selectively connects a first end of the second working coil to the current transformer or the second resonant capacitor; a second relay that selectively connects a to second end of the second working coil to an end of the first working coil or the second resonant capacitor; and a control unit configured to control operations of the inverter and the first and second relays, respectively. |
| US11064575B2 |
Induction heating device having improved target object detection accuracy and induction heating system including the same
An induction heating device includes first and second working coils connected to each other electrically in parallel, an inverter unit configured to cause a resonant current to flow in at least one of the first working coil or the second working coil, a first semiconductor switch configured to turn on and off the first working coil; a second semiconductor switch configured to turn on and off the second working coil; and a control unit configured to apply the resonant current to the first working coil or the second working coil by controlling the inverter unit, the first semiconductor switch, and the second semiconductor switch, and, based on a number of pulses or a frequency of the resonant current, to detect whether a target object is located at a location corresponding to the first working coil or the second working coil. |
| US11064572B2 |
3-dimensional printed heater
According to an example, a three-dimensional (3D) printed heater may include a part body formed of fused thermoplastic polymer particles and an electrically resistive element formed of a matrix of conductive particles interspersed between a matrix of thermoplastic polymer particles. The conductive particles and the thermoplastic polymer particles may be provided at respective densities to cause the electrically resistive element to have a predetermined resistance level. The 3D printed heater may also include electrical contacts connected to the electrically resistive element, in which a current is to be applied through the electrically resistive element via the electrical contacts to cause the electrically resistive element to generate a predefined level of heat. |
| US11064567B2 |
Methods to adapt a frequency density of channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) resources for beam failure detection (BFD) in new radio (NR) systems
Embodiments of a User Equipment (UE), Next Generation Node-B (gNB) and methods of communication are generally described herein. The UE may receive configuration information to configure the UE with a plurality of channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) resource sets. One of the CSI-RS resource sets may be allocated for beam failure detection (BFD). The UE may determine, based on a sub-carrier spacing (SCS) of a bandwidth part (BWP), a frequency density of the CSI-RS resources in the BWP in terms of a number of resource elements (REs) per resource block (RB). The UE may determine, based on the frequency density of the CSI-RS resources, an evaluation period for CSI-RS based BFD, wherein the evaluation period is longer for higher frequency densities and the evaluation period is shorter for lower frequency densities. |
| US11064564B2 |
Sounding sequence null data packet announcement indication
An apparatus of a wireless communications device to transmit a sounding announcement frame (SAF) for use in a round-trip estimation to a receiving station, and associated method are provided. The apparatus is configured to encode an encoded field of the SAF that is one of a frame control field (FCF) or a sounding dialog token field (SDTF) of a null data packet announcement (NDPA) packet that forms the SAF to indicate to the receiving station that a communication different from a trigger frame may follow. The apparatus is also configured to configure the wireless device to transmit the NDPA packet to one or more stations. |
| US11064558B2 |
Telecommunications apparatuses and methods
A method for use in a mobile telecommunications network, the mobile telecommunications network including a base station providing wireless connectivity within a base station cell, a mobile node providing wireless connectivity within a local cell and configured to communicate with the base station, and a terminal configured to communicate wirelessly with the base station and configured to communicate wirelessly with the mobile node. The method includes: activating a limited base station radio connection between the terminal and the base station; and activating one of a full local radio connection and a limited local radio connection between the terminal and the mobile node. |
| US11064549B2 |
Bandwidth configuration techniques in wireless communications
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that provide for configuration of channel bandwidth that may be specific to a particular user equipment (UE). A UE may be configured with a channel bandwidth that is less than or equal to a channel bandwidth of the serving base station, and may also be different than a channel bandwidth of one or more other UEs that are served by the base station. The base station may signal the UE-specific channel bandwidth in UE-specific signaling, such as UE-specific radio resource control (RRC) signaling. |
| US11064548B2 |
Device, system and method to implement multiple-input multiple-output channel access rules in an enhanced directional multi-gigabit network
A wireless communication device, system and method. The device includes a memory, a processing circuitry coupled to the memory and including logic, the processing circuitry to cause communication in an Enhanced Directional Multi-Gigabit (EDMG) network. The processing circuitry may be configured to: activate at least one Radio Frequency (RF) chain of a plurality of RF chains to allow detection of a preamble of a wireless communication and to allow a setting of a Network Allocation Vector (NAV); detect the preamble using the at least one RF chain; set the NAV using the at least one RF chain; maintain a backoff timer for the at least one RF chain; and, in response to a determination that the backoff timer has reached zero, cause a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication in the EDMG network. |
| US11064547B2 |
Using radio resource control (RRC) procedures to access different radio access technologies
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to perform a multi-radio access technology (RAT) access (MRA) operation. The apparatus may include a WTRU comprising a transceiver and a processor configured to send a non-access stratum (NAS) access request message to a network node using a first radio access technology (RAT). The message may indicate that the WTRU can connect to both a network node using the first RAT and a network node using a second RAT. The transceiver may be configured to receive a NAS accept message and a message comprising configuration information for the second RAT. The transceiver and the processor may be further configured to connect to a network node using the second RAT based on the received configuration information and communicate with both the network node using the first RAT and the network node using the second RAT. |
| US11064546B2 |
Method and apparatus for device-to-device user equipment to transmit discovery signal in wireless communication system
A method for a base station to support a Device-to-Device (D2D) communication, includes transmitting a Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling for a Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) ranges configured for selecting a resource pool to one or more D2D terminals; and transmitting a reference signal to the one or more D2D terminals, wherein the resource pool is selected based on a RSRP measurement result for the reference signal and the RSRP ranges configured for the resource pool, and wherein the selected resource pool is for repeated transmissions of a discovery signal by the D2D terminals. |
| US11064545B2 |
Method and device for device to device communication
The present disclosure relates to a 5G or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate than a 4G communication system such as LTE. The method for device to device communication according to the present disclosure comprises: a step of receiving, by a terminal, search data from search resources for relay search within a specified search-receiving resource pool, and decoding the same; a step of measuring, by the terminal, link qualities of the search resources which deliver demodulation reference signals, from the search resources corresponding to successfully decoded search data; and a step of filtering a link quality corresponding to an identifier of a specific relay among the measured link qualities. |
| US11064542B2 |
Methods and apparatus for sidelink wireless communications
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and wireless terminal devices that deal with issues relating to resource allocation in sidelink radio connections. One embodiment provides a method in a first wireless terminal device. The method comprises: establishing a sidelink radio connection with a second wireless terminal device; selecting one of a plurality of resource pools for wireless communication over the sidelink radio connection, the plurality of resource pools comprising a first resource pool and a second resource pool, the first resource pool defining a first subset of available physical resources and the second resource pool defining a second subset of available physical resources; and utilizing the selected resource pool for transmitting wireless communications to the second wireless terminal device, or receiving wireless communications from the second wireless terminal device. |
| US11064537B2 |
Random access procedure fallback
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless communications that support fallback from a 2-step to a 4-step random access procedures. A user equipment (UE) may establish a connection with a base station using a random access procedure. The random access procedure may be a 2-step random access procedure and reduce a number of handover exchange messages. The 2-step random access procedure may include the UE transmitting, to the base station, a first random access message including a preamble and a payload. In some implementations, the base station may receive the preamble but fail to receive or decode the payload. The random access procedure may utilize the received preamble information instead of performing retransmission of the first random access message. The base station may transmit a second random access message to the UE indicating, explicitly or implicitly, a fallback to a 4-step random access procedure for connection establishment. |
| US11064533B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining channel access type in wireless communication system
The disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The disclosure provides method and apparatus for determining channel access procedure type for Msg3 transmission. The method includes receiving, from a base station, a random access response (RAR) including first information on a type of a channel access procedure for transmitting a msg3 of a random access procedure; performing the channel access procedure based on the first information; and transmitting, to the base station, the msg3 of the random access procedure based on a result of the channel access procedure. |
| US11064532B2 |
Channel quality reporting in LTE-M
Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) to provide downlink (DL) channel-quality reports during a random-access (RA) procedure in a cell provided by a network node in a radio access network (RAN). Such embodiments include receiving, from the network node, a first indicator indicating that the UE may have to report DL channel quality in a particular message of the RA procedure; and initiating the RA procedure. The UE may be configured to operate in a coverage-enhancement (CE) mode. Such embodiments can also include initiating DL channel quality measurements based on the first indicator, wherein the DL channel quality measurements can be initiated before receiving a RA response from the network node. Other embodiments include complementary methods performed by a network node, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform the respective methods. |
| US11064529B2 |
Signal transmission method, terminal device and network device
A signal transmission method comprises: a terminal device determining beam information about N groups of random access signals, wherein the beam information about the N groups of random access signals is the same, and each group of random access signals comprises M random access signals, M and N being positive integers; if the terminal device sends the N groups of random access signals to a network device according to the beam information about the N groups of random access signals, while does not receive a response message sent by the network device for the N groups of random access signals, redetermining the beam information about the N groups of random access signals; and the terminal device re-transmitting at least one random access signal in the N groups of random access signals to the network device according to the redetermined beam information about the N groups of random access signals. |
| US11064528B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling uplink time alignment in broadband wireless communication system
A communication technique for convergence of internet of things (IoT) technology, a fifth-generation (5G) communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate beyond a fourth-generation (4G) system, and a system therefor are provided. The disclosure can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail business, and services associated with security and safety) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. An embodiment relates to a method for controlling an uplink time alignment during execution of random access by a base station operating a broadband. |
| US11064526B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus and method
An electronic apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to select a first interval to be used for an access to a medium when a first condition is satisfied. The first interval has a fixed length shorter than DIFS (distribute coordination function inter frame space) defined in IEEE802.11 standard. The processing circuitry is also configured to select a second interval to be used for the access to the medium when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied. The second interval has a fixed length equal to or longer than the DIFS defined in the IEEE802.11 standard. The electronic apparatus also includes wireless circuitry configured to access the medium to transmit a radio wave conforming to a first wireless specification different from the IEEE802.11 standard after the medium is idle for the selected first or second interval. |
| US11064523B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting data in wireless communication system
In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for indicating, by an access point (AP) associated with a first basic service set (BSS), spatial reuse (SR) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system includes transmitting a trigger frame which requests uplink multi-user (UL MU) transmission of a plurality of stations (STAs) and receiving an UL MU physical protocol data unit (PPDU) generated based on the trigger frame from the plurality of STAs. The trigger frame may include SR indication information for indicating the SR of an overlapping BSS (OBSS) STA. The first high efficiency (HE)-signal (SIG) A field of the UL MU PPDU may include SR support information generated based on the SR indication information. |
| US11064520B2 |
PUCCH resource allocation for URLLC support
The use of PUCCH resources can be more efficient such as by sharing PUCCH resources between URLLC UEs and non-URLLC UEs in a controllable way enhanced with a smart deterministic downlink polling when needed. A method comprises receiving, by a user equipment from a network node of a communication network, information comprising a given physical uplink control channel resource instance allocated to the user equipment, wherein the physical uplink control channel resource instance is allocated to more than one user equipment including the user equipment; signaling the network node using an allocated physical uplink control channel resource instance in a given sub-frame; and, receiving polling form the network node, wherein the polling comprises an uplink grant. |
| US11064517B2 |
Optimization of signalling of absolute grants for uplink transmission using time-division multiplexing
It is provided a method including setting a grant for an uplink transmission to zero if a received absolute grant is not intended for an apparatus performing the method. |
| US11064515B2 |
Physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) resource allocation
Systems and methods for determining an uplink control channel resource to use for transmitting uplink control information to a network node are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device comprises receiving a first downlink control channel message that schedules a first downlink shared channel transmission, receiving a second downlink control channel message that schedules a second downlink shared channel transmission, and determining an uplink control channel resource to use for transmitting uplink control information to a network node. The uplink control information comprises Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback for both the first downlink transmission and the second downlink transmission, and determining the uplink control channel resources for transmitting the uplink control information comprises determining the uplink control channel resources based on: (a) signaling received from the network node and (b) resource determination performed by the wireless device based on a latest received one of the first downlink control channel message and the second downlink control channel message. The method further comprises transmitting the uplink control information using the determined uplink control channel resource. |
| US11064514B2 |
Uplink collision handling for wireless communications
Transmissions or channels may collide with one another. In the event of a collision, a first channel may be prioritized over a second channel and the second channel may be dropped. The described techniques and methods relate to prioritizing transmissions, based in part on service types, to mitigate increased latency and poor reliability. Accordingly, the described techniques may provide methods for prioritizing transmissions in the event of overlapping transmissions to decrease latency and improve reliability of transmissions for different service types. |
| US11064513B1 |
Scheduling of a primary cell from a secondary cell
A wireless device receives configuration parameters of a primary cell and a secondary cell. The secondary cell may be a scheduling cell for the primary cell. The secondary cell may be deactivated. The wireless device may monitor one or more first search spaces of the primary cell for receiving downlink control information associated with scheduling of the primary cell. The wireless device may receive a command indicating activation of the secondary cell. The secondary cell may be activated in response to receiving the command. The wireless device may monitor one or more second search spaces of the secondary cell for receiving downlink control information associated with scheduling of the primary cell. |
| US11064511B2 |
Dejittering system
Described embodiments include a system that includes a network interface and a processor. The network interface is configured to receive, at a first time, a packet transmitted from a source communication terminal over a communication network en route to a target communication terminal, before the packet passes through a particular portion of the communication network, and to receive the packet at a second time, after the packet has passed through the particular portion of the communication network. The processor is configured to delay the packet, subsequently to the packet being received at the second time, by a delay duration that is a decreasing function of a duration between the first time and the second time, and to send the delayed packet, subsequently, via the network interface, en route to the target communication terminal. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US11064507B2 |
Coordinating wireless data communications
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are described for coordinating wireless communication. Various devices may be configured for wireless communication. The wireless communications may be coordinated via a backhaul communication channel and may minimize interference between the communications. |
| US11064502B2 |
Method for sending information, method for receiving information, network device, and terminal device
Embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for sending information, a method for receiving information, a network device, and a terminal device. The method includes: determining, by a first network device, first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate a first time segment and N second time segments, the first time segment is used by a first terminal device to send a first measurement signal to at least one second terminal device in coverage of N second network devices, and a kth second time segment of the N second time segments is used by the first terminal device to receive a second measurement signal from a second terminal device in the coverage of a kth second network device of the N second network devices, where N is a positive integer, and k=1, 2, . . . , and N; and sending, by the first network device, the first indication information to the first terminal device. According to the method in the embodiments of this disclosure, the first terminal device can learn of a resource for sending a measurement signal and a resource for receiving a measurement signal, to successfully send and receive the measurement signals. |
| US11064501B2 |
Harmonizing noise aggregation and noise management in distributed antenna system
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for reducing noise levels by harmonization in a DCC-DAS using smart weighted aggregation of noise and signal resources to achieve an optimal signal to noise ratio in varying traffic and interference conditions. |
| US11064499B2 |
Communication method and apparatus
This application provides a communication method and an apparatus, to allocate a resource for wireless transmission between a base station and a terminal. The method includes: determining, by a base station based on a first measurement report, a first resource set that can be used for wireless transmission between the base station and a terminal served by the base station; determining, by the base station based on a second measurement report, a second resource set that can be used for wireless transmission between the base station and the terminal, where the second measurement report is a measurement report currently reported by the terminal; determining, by the base station based on the first resource set and the second resource set, a third resource set that can be used for wireless transmission between the base station and the terminal. |
| US11064491B2 |
Front-end modules with integrated power amplifiers and low noise amplifiers to support carrier aggregation
Disclosed herein are front-end modules that support carrier aggregation. Wireless communication configurations are disclosed that include a plurality of such front-end modules to support uplink and/or downlink carrier aggregation. Individual front end modules include a power amplifier module to amplify signals received at a transceiver port and a low-noise amplifier module to amplify signals received at an antenna port. The front-end modules include a multiplexer and an antenna switch module with a plurality of filters and duplexers between them along a corresponding plurality of paths. One path processes frequency division duplex (FDD) signals and another path processes time division duplex (TDD) signals. The front-end modules amplify TDD signals while received FDD signals are directed off module for amplification. |
| US11064490B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving information
Embodiments of this application provide a method and a device for transmitting and receiving information. The method includes: receiving, by a terminal device on a first downlink carrier, a broadcast message transmitted by a network device, where the broadcast message includes second downlink configuration information corresponding to a second downlink carrier, the second downlink configuration information includes second downlink frequency information and/or physical cell identifier information of the second downlink carrier, the first downlink carrier and a second uplink carrier are serving carriers of the terminal device, the second downlink carrier is not a serving carrier of the terminal device, and the second downlink carrier and the second uplink carrier are paired carriers on a system level. Signal transmission on an LTE low-frequency uplink carrier based on LTE low-frequency downlink carrier configuration information carried on an NR high-frequency downlink carrier helps improve system performance in an NR-LTE coexistence scenario. |
| US11064484B2 |
Method for acquiring resource region information for PHICH and method of receiving PDCCH
A method of acquiring information on a resource region for transmitting PHICH and a method of receiving PDCCH using the same are disclosed. The resource region for transmitting the PHICH can be specified by first information corresponding to the per-sub frame PHICH number and second information corresponding to a duration of the PHICH within the subframe. The first Information can be specified into a form resulting from multiplying a predetermined basic number by a specific constant. And, the specific constant can be transmitted via PBCH. Moreover, the second information can be acquired from the PBCH as well. |
| US11064479B2 |
Channel resource indication method, terminal device and network device
A method for indicating a channel resource, a terminal device and a network device are provided. The method includes that: at least two resource sets are determined, the at least two resource sets at least including a first resource set and a second resource set and different resource sets corresponding to different Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS) mapping types or corresponding scheduling types respectively; and a first resource from one resource set of the at least two resource sets is determined. Respective resource scheduling flexibility of each scheduling type may be improved, higher resource utilization rate and transmission performance for channel transmission are achieved, and a higher signaling overhead is avoided. |
| US11064477B2 |
Information monitoring method, terminal, and network device
An embodiment provides an information monitoring method, a terminal, and a network device. The method includes: allocating, by a network device, a first frequency domain resource to a terminal, where the first frequency domain resource is used as a bandwidth part of the terminal; obtaining, by the network device, a bandwidth capability of the terminal, and determining, based on the bandwidth capability and the first frequency domain resource, a second frequency domain resource allocated to the terminal, where the second frequency domain resource is used by the terminal to monitor common information; and sending, by the network device, indication information, where the indication information is used to indicate the second frequency domain resource. According to embodiments, common information and information about a terminal can be simultaneously monitored, thereby improving information monitoring efficiency. |
| US11064471B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink control information in carrier aggregation system
A communication method and a system for supporting a high data transmission rate are provided. The method and system fuses 5G communication systems with IoT technology to transmit data at a high rate after 4G systems. The communication method and system are applied to intelligent services, based on 5G communication technology and IoT related technology, for example, smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail business, security, safety-related services, etc. The method for transmitting control information by a user equipment (UE) includes generating uplink control information (UCI), identifying whether a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) is not configured to transmit on a primary cell (PCell), identifying whether the PUSCH is configured to transmit on at least one secondary cell (SCell) for licensed band, and transmitting, to a base station, the UCI according to the identification. |
| US11064467B2 |
User terminal, radio base station and radio communication method
The present invention is designed so that UL transmission can be made adequately even when transmission of uplink control information using secondary cells (SCells) is made configurable. A user terminal communicates with a radio base station by using carrier aggregation, and has a receiving section that receives a DL signal transmitted from the radio base station, a transmission section that transmits uplink control information that is generated based on the DL signal received, and a control section that controls transmission of the uplink control information, and, in this user terminal, the control section controls the transmission of the uplink control information using an uplink control channel and controls the transmission of the uplink control information using an uplink shared channel in each of a plurality of cell groups, each cell group including at least one component carrier (CC). |
| US11064466B2 |
Method for component carrier configuration, base station and user equipment
A method for component carrier configuration is provided. The method includes: generating, by a Base Station (BS), secondary cell (SCell) configuration information and transmitting it to a User Equipment (UE); transmitting, by the BS, an SCell activation request for the UE to a micro BS and receiving from the micro BS an SCell activation response to the SCell activation request; and transmitting, by the BS, SCell activation information to the UE if the received SCell activation response indicates that the SCell activation request is accepted by the micro BS. The SCell configuration information contains group numbers and indices of SCells associated with the BS and the micro BS, respectively, and indicates a secondary primary cell (S-PCell) associated with the micro BS. The present invention also provides a BS and a UE. With the method for component carrier configuration and the corresponding BS and UE according to the present invention, the channel state information of the UE can be fed back on an uplink working of the micro cell base station. |
| US11064461B2 |
Control channel structure design to support V2X traffic
There is provided an apparatus, said apparatus comprising means for providing first control information using a first control channel and at least second control information using a second control channel, wherein the first control information comprises at least an indication of resource reservation for an associated data channel and the second control information comprises at least transmission format information for the associated data channel, wherein the associated data channel comprises periodic or aperiodic data traffic. |
| US11064460B2 |
Method and device in UE and base station for wireless communication
The disclosure provides a method and a device in a User Equipment (UE) and a base station for wireless communication. The UE receives a first signaling for indicating a first time-frequency resource pool and a first spatial parameter group and a second signaling for indicating a second spatial parameter group in turn, the first spatial parameter group being associated to the first time-frequency resource pool including a first time-frequency resource set; the UE judges whether the first time-frequency resource set can transmit a radio signal; if so, the UE transmits a first radio signal in the first time-frequency resource set; otherwise, the UE gives up transmitting a radio signal in the first time-frequency resource set; the first spatial parameter group and the second spatial parameter group judge whether the first time-frequency resource set can transmit a radio signal. The disclosure improves efficiency of configured grant uplink transmission. |
| US11064456B2 |
Wireless communication method, device, chip and system
Provided are a wireless communication method, a device, a chip and a system. The method is applied to a terminal device in a connected state; the method includes: the terminal device receives first indication information sent by a network device, the first indication information being used to indicate whether change indication information of a system broadcast exists in a paging message; and the terminal device determines whether to receive the paging message sent by the network device according to the first indication information. The first indication information is sent by the network device, in the case where the change indication information of the system broadcast is not included in the current paging message, preventing the terminal device from acquiring and decoding the paging message to verify if there is the change indication information of the system broadcast, thereby reducing the complexity and the power consumption of the UE. |
| US11064455B2 |
Telecommunications apparatus and methods for determining location of terminal device using beam sweeping
Infrastructure equipment for use with a wireless telecommunications system, the infrastructure equipment operable to transmit a first radio signal to a terminal device located within one of a plurality of predetermined geographical regions, wherein the value of one or more predetermined parameters indicative of the one of the plurality of predetermined geographical regions within which the terminal device is located is determinable by the terminal device on the basis of the first radio signal, each of the plurality of predetermined geographical regions being associated with a different respective value of the one or more predetermined parameters which is indicative of that predetermined geographical region. |
| US11064453B2 |
Position stream session negotiation for spatial audio applications
Embodiments herein relate to methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for position stream session negotiation. An example method includes: transmitting, to a positioning system, a message for initiating a positional data stream associated with at least one audio source, the message comprising one or more requirements for positional characteristics of the positional data stream; receive a response from the positioning system comprising an indication of one or more of the positional characteristics that are supported by the positioning system for the at least one audio source; and initiating the position data stream with the positioning system based on the received response. |
| US11064450B2 |
Synchronization of QoS flows and rules in mobile communications
Various examples and schemes pertaining to synchronization of quality of service (QoS) flows and rules in mobile communications are described. An apparatus establishes one or more protocol data unit (PDU) sessions with a wireless network. The apparatus then transmits a message to the wireless network to result in synchronization of status of at least one or more aspects related to QoS rules or QoS flows with respect to the one or more PDU sessions. |
| US11064449B2 |
Over the air synchronization of network nodes
The described technology is generally directed towards over the air synchronization of network nodes. In general, the techniques disclosed herein can be implemented by a first base station node device and a second base station node device. A wireless backhaul connection between the base station node devices allows the first base station node device to connect to a core network via the second base station node device. The techniques disclosed herein can be implemented as a protocol including communications back and forth between the base station node devices, which enables measurement of communication delays such as propagation delays and processing delays. The base station node devices can then use the measured communication delays to better synchronize clocks used to time radio frequency transmissions. |
| US11064448B2 |
Power and energy efficient waveform for frequency range FR2 and FR3
Various communication systems may benefit from improved single carrier-based waveform techniques. An apparatus may comprise at least one memory comprising computer program code and at least one processor. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least to transmit at least one indication of synchronization signal block (SSB) to a network entity. The apparatus further receives at least one bandwidth part comprising at least one SSB associated with CP-OFDM waveform and/or at least one SSB below at least one threshold peak to average ratio. The apparatus further configures at least one waveform based upon the received at least one SSB. The at least one SSB below at least one threshold PAR comprise at least one indication of PDCCH. |
| US11064446B2 |
Apparatus and methods for wideband receivers
Provided herein are apparatus and methods for wideband receivers. In certain configurations, a radio frequency (RF) communication system includes two or more receiver slices that operate in parallel with one another to process an RF input signal. The receiver slices generate digital signals by processing different sub-bands of the RF input signal. For example, the RF communication system can include a first receiver slice that processes a first sub-band of the RF input signal and that generates a first digital signal representing the first sub-band, and a second receiver slice that processes a second sub-band of the RF input signal and generates a second digital signal representing the second sub-band. The RF communication system further includes a clock generation circuit that generates one or more clock signals to control timing of the receiver slices, and a sub-band processing circuit that processes the digital signals from the receiver slices. |
| US11064444B2 |
Method and system for generating a move list
A method is provided. The method comprises: selecting a new protection point in a dynamic protection area; creating an initial sort list of radios; determining look angles; determining which look angle includes most radios in its main beam; determining a modified sort list and an initial move list for the determined look angle; determining a certain percentile of aggregate interference power spectral density at the new protection point for radios that are in a main beam for each of remaining look angles; sorting, by level of certain percentile of aggregate interference power spectral density, the remaining look angles; and generating a move list of radios. |
| US11064443B1 |
Apparatus and method for managing the exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMF)
Apparatuses and methods for managing electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. A method includes determining one or more radiation power related parameters, the one or more radiation power related parameters including precoding vectors selected for transmission on a transmission time interval (TTI) basis, a transmit power, and resource block (RB) utilization. The method also includes estimating, based on the one or more radiation power related parameters, a time-averaged radiation power over a predefined time window in azimuth and elevation dimensions. The method also includes determining a direction of a maximum time-averaged radiation power among the estimated time-averaged radiation power; and adjusting one or more transmission parameters based on determining that the maximum time-averaged radiation power in the direction is higher than a threshold. |
| US11064442B1 |
Uplink channel power management in dual connectivity devices
Systems and methods are provided for dynamically is provided for dynamically modifying the per-channel maximum transmit power limits of a user device using E-Utran/New Radio Dual Connectivity (ENDC) to communicate with a wireless communications network. Uplink channel grants and maximum total transmit power of the user device are determined. The power headroom of un-granted uplink channels is re-allocated to granted uplink channels, allowing the ENDC user device to more efficiently utilize the user device's maximum total transmit power to communicate with the wireless communications network. |
| US11064440B2 |
Wireless circuitry with scalable accuracy
Described herein are architectures, platforms and methods for implementing scalable power in a wireless device. Multiple radio access technology architectures running different operating clock frequencies are supported by providing a scaled static clock frequency and dynamic clock frequencies by dynamically switching parallel paths of processing resources. |
| US11064434B2 |
Methods for performing communication for a cell
Methods and apparatuses for improving power consumption for an activated cell in a wireless communication system are disclosed herein. In one method, a user equipment (UE) receives a configuration of at least one bandwidth part for a cell. The UE performs a reception for the cell with a bandwidth associated with a first bandwidth part when a first bandwidth part of the cell is active. The UE does not perform the reception for the cell when a second bandwidth part of the cell is active. |
| US11064431B2 |
Arrangement for, and method of, accurately locating, and reducing electrical power consumption of, mobile devices at rest in a venue
A sensing system generates location signals indicative of where an electrically-powered, mobile device is in a venue. A control system determines that the mobile device is at rest when the location signals are substantially the same for a predetermined period of time, processes the location signals to determine an accurate, current location of the mobile device in the venue when the mobile device is determined to be at rest, and controls the mobile device when determined to be at rest to operate in a low power mode in which the average electrical power consumption of the mobile device is reduced. |
| US11064430B2 |
Communication system, communication terminal device and base station device
A communication system capable of preventing unnecessary switching of an energy saving cell between a normal operation state and an energy saving state. An energy saving cell (ES cell) is in a dormant state that is the energy saving state. In this case, when being notified of a wake-up request message from a communication terminal device (UE), the ES cell executes access restriction control to judge whether the UE can access its own cell. If judging that the UE can access its own cell, the ES cell switches on its own cell and shifts from the dormant state to an active state that is the normal operation state. |
| US11064415B2 |
Wireless communication method and apparatus
A wireless communication method, includes: acquiring network information of a cellular communication network perceived by a wireless access point (AP), wherein the network information is configured to indicate a type of the cellular communication network; transmitting the network information to a terminal; and receiving a connection establishment request transmitted by the terminal, wherein the connection establishment request is transmitted when an intersection between the type of the cellular communication network indicated by the network information and a type of a cellular communication network supported by the terminal exists. |
| US11064412B2 |
Method and device for performing cell reselection by terminal
Provided are a method for performing cell reselection by a terminal in a wireless communication system and a device for supporting same. The terminal detects a single-cell point-to-multipoint (SCPTM) cell of interest, calculates the ranking of the SCPTM cell of interest, and performs cell reselection on the basis of the calculated ranking. The ranking of the SCPTM cell of interest can be calculated by means of applying a cell-specific priority (CSP). |
| US11064411B2 |
Load balancing in wireless networks to enhance user experience
Distribution of traffic to cells in a communication network can be controlled. User equipment (UE) can perform measurements regarding signal quality with cells and communicate measurement information and a connection request to a source cell. The source cell can establish an initial connection with the UE. Meanwhile, the UE can perform additional measurements and communicate additional measurement information to the source cell. A distribution management component (DMC) can analyze the measurement information and cell-related information and determine whether to redirect the UE from the source cell to a target cell based on the analysis results. If the DMC determines that the UE is to be redirected to the target cell, the DMC can release the connection to the source cell and communicate a redirect message that includes target cell information to the UE, and the UE can send a connection request to the target cell. |
| US11064407B2 |
Method and device for performing handover in mobile communication system
A method for transmitting a channel state by a terminal in a communication system, according to one embodiment, comprises the steps of: receiving discontinuous reception (DRX) configuration information from a base station; determining whether the terminal is set to transmit channel state information only in onDuration according to a DRX operation; determining whether an arbitrary subframe to be received is a subframe included in onDuration if the terminal is set to transmit the channel state information only in onDuration according to the configuration; and not transmitting the channel state information on the arbitrary subframe if the arbitrary subframe is not a subframe included in onDuration. According to the embodiment, the terminal can efficiently report channel state information. |
| US11064406B2 |
Method for using a short signal identity in communication between a radio terminal and a radio access node, a radio terminal and a radio access node
A method in a radio access node for communicating with a radio terminal in a network system includes transmitting to the radio terminal a mapping between a first set of identifiers and a second set of identifiers, each identifier identifying a reference signal in a network system, and communicating with the radio terminal using at least one identifier in the first set of identifiers. |
| US11064403B2 |
Dual network geographical radio configuration
Systems, methods, and computer readable mediums for configuring a radio system to provide network service access based on a location of the radio system. The radio system can identify the location and send a location signal indicating its location over a first network. The radio system can receive, over the first network, first configuration data for communicating over a second network based on its location. The radio system can configure itself to communicate over the second network using the first configuration data and subsequently provide network service access over the second network according to the first configuration data. |
| US11064402B2 |
Method and apparatus for releasing a mobility configuration without a signal from a network in a wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for releasing a mobility configuration without a signal from a network in a wireless communication system is provided. A wireless device receives, from a serving cell, a mobility configuration related to a target cell, wherein the mobility configuration includes a specific identity. A wireless device detects that measurement result of the target cell satisfies a leaving condition related to the specific identity. A wireless device releases, autonomously, the mobility configuration related to the target cell based on the detection. |
| US11064398B2 |
Resource processing method, network-side device, terminal, and system
Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a resource processing method, a network-side device, a terminal, and a system. The method includes: a first network-side device acquiring association information concerning candidate networks for the terminal, the candidate networks at least comprising a second network, the terminal being switched from a third network to a first network, the first network-side device being applied to the first network; and the first network-side device releasing, according to the association information of the candidate networks, a switching preparation resource of the second network, the switching preparation resource of the second network being used for the switching of the terminal from the third network to the second network. |
| US11064394B2 |
Method for establishing SDAP entity by relay node in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
A method for processing signals by a relay node in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) configuration from a network; when a field included in the received SDAP configuration is a special value, establishing an SDAP entity for control data based on the SDAP configuration; and transmitting and receiving the control data via the SDAP entity, wherein the special value is excluded from identities for a PDU session for user data. |
| US11064392B2 |
Resource partitioning between access and backhaul communication links
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that provide for partitioning of time-frequency resources for access and backhaul links separately. A centralized scheduler in a centralized system or a set of access nodes (ANs) in a distributed system may allocate a portion of a set of resources for a given link type (e.g., access or backhaul). In some cases, multiple ANs may exchange reports or measurements to determine the resources to allocate to a given link type. The allocated resources may be repurposed for use by a different link type (e.g., access resources may be repurposed and used for backhaul resources) in order to account for varying traffic conditions. |
| US11064390B2 |
Traffic control method and device, terminal, system, and storage medium
Disclosed is a traffic control method applied to a satellite network, comprising: after accessing a wireless local area network, a terminal determines the type of the accessed wireless local area network; send a networking data packet of an application to a network element when it is determined that the wireless local area network is a wireless local area network of a satellite network; the network element determines whether to control traffic of the application according to the networking data packet and preset rules. Also disclosed are a system, a terminal, a traffic control device applied to a satellite network, and a storage medium. |
| US11064384B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for multipath communications using a plurality of wireless technologies
A wireless communication device including two wireless transceivers and a controller is provided. The first and second wireless transceivers provide a first connection and a second connection for wireless transmission and reception using a first wireless technology and a second wireless technology, respectively. The controller determines a first period of time from reception of a request for transmitting a packet transmission of a data flow by the first wireless transceiver to a start of the packet transmission over the first connection via the first wireless transceiver, or a second period of time from reception of the request for transmitting the packet of the data flow by the first wireless transceiver to reception of the packet by a router, and activates a multipath communication protocol, based on the first or second period of time, for transmitting subsequent packets of the data flow over both the first and second connections. |
| US11064381B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating cell measurement information in a wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a fifth generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system to be provided to support a higher data transmission rate since fourth generation (4G) communication systems like long term evolution (LTE). A method for generating cell measurement information is provided. The method includes receiving measurement configuration information associated with a beam reference signal that is a beamformed reference signal, receiving beam reference signals per a plurality of beam pairs consisting of a base station's (5G-NB's) beam and a user equipment's (UE's) beam, generating beam measurement information based on the beam reference signals received per the plurality of beam pairs, and generating cell measurement information on a cell based on the beam measurement information. |
| US11064376B2 |
Radio link monitoring and radio link failure recovery
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A base station may transmit, to a user equipment (UE), a configuration of a radio link monitoring resource for a radio link that transports downlink traffic for a first type of service, the first type of service having a higher reliability specification and a lower latency specification than a second type of service offered by the base station. The UE may receive the configuration, and detect that the radio link satisfies a failure condition for the first type of service based on monitoring the RLM resource. The UE may transmit a radio link failure (RLF) indication for the first type of service to the base station based on detecting that the radio link satisfies the failure condition for the first type of service. The base station may receive the RLF from the UE, and transmit an RLF response to the UE. |
| US11064371B2 |
Reconfigurable dynamic mesh network
A network communication system includes three or more nodes that are wirelessly connected in a mesh configuration, forming a reconfigurable mesh network, to improve communication link performance. The reconfigurable mesh network can be dynamically adjusted to maintain and improve communication links throughout a region serviced by the mesh, or between a source and destination on the mesh network. Adaptive antenna system techniques are implemented in one or more of the nodes on the mesh network, such that multiple radiation pattern modes can be generated to dynamically adjust radiated performance between specific links along a selected path for communicating information on the mesh network. Antenna system metrics, such as signal to noise ratio, signal to interference plus noise ratio, and receive signal strength indicator are used to monitor and to adjust adaptive antenna system characteristics to optimize link performance between nodes on the mesh network. |
| US11064370B2 |
Telecommunication networks
A mobile telecommunications network includes a core and a radio access network having radio means for wireless communication with mobile terminals registered with the network, wherein the radio access network includes control means 700 operable to control the use of network resources by the mobile terminals. The control means processes control plane signalling. |
| US11064368B2 |
Non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage for millimeter wave communication
A system, in an active reflector device, adjusts a first amplification gain of each of a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals received at a receiver front-end from a first equipment via a first radio path of an NLOS radio path. A first phase shift is performed on each of the plurality of RF signals with the adjusted first amplification gain. A combination of the plurality of first phase-shifted RF signals is split at a transmitter front-end. A second phase shift on each of the split first plurality of first phase-shifted RF signals is performed. A second amplification gain of each of the plurality of second phase-shifted RF signals is adjusted. |
| US11064362B2 |
Communication device
A communication device may send a public key externally; receive a specific signal from a first external device; determine whether a radio field intensity of the received specific signal is equal to or greater than a threshold value; receive an authentication request from the first external device; in a case where it is determined that the radio field intensity is equal to or greater than the threshold value and the authentication request is received from the first external device, send an authentication response to the first external device; after the authentication response has been sent to the first external device, receive connection information from the first external device; and establish, by using the connection information, a wireless connection between the communication device and a second external device. |
| US11064360B2 |
Network device and WPS connection method thereof
A network device, which can be disposed in a mesh network, and include a WPS button and a processing circuit. The WPS button may trigger a WPS connection process. The processing circuit may be connected to the WPS button. The processing circuit can determine whether the uplink connection of the network device exists; if the uplink connection of the network device does not exist, the processing circuit can implement an uplink connection process; if the uplink connection of the network device exists, the processing circuit can implement a downlink connection process. |
| US11064353B2 |
Infrastructure coordinated media access control address assignment
Described herein are systems, devices, techniques and products for managing the dynamic assignment of media access control (MAC) addresses to wireless network devices, such as by identifying a dynamically assigned MAC address before, after, or during a wireless association process and communicating the dynamically assigned MAC address to a wireless network device. Also disclosed are systems, devices, techniques and products for preventing a denial of service attack on a wireless access point's association table, such as by requiring devices that associate with a wireless access point to respond to a query from the wireless access point shortly after association. |
| US11064346B2 |
Method for transmitting an existing subscription profile from a mobile network operator to a secure element, corresponding servers and secure element
A method for transmitting a subscription profile from an MNO to a secure element pre-provisioned with a temporary profile comprising a unique identifier, MCC and MNC, includes:—Transmitting from the MNO the unique identifier to a SM-DP;—Creating the subscription profile at the SM-DP;—Provisioning in a D-HSS server having the first MCC/MNC the unique identifier and a temporary IMSI comprising a second MCC, a second MNC;—Provisioning in the MNO the temporary IMSI and an ephemeral key;—At the first attempt of the secure element to connect to the D-HSS server, exchanging data in signaling messages for provisioning the secure element with the temporary IMSI;—At the next attempt of the secure element to connect to the MNO network with the temporary IMSI, open an APN and send from the SM-DP to the secure element the subscription profile. |
| US11064344B2 |
Physical address-based communication method, mobile terminal and communication database
A physical address-based communication method, the method including: generating a user number of a mobile terminal according to a physical address of a preset module when the mobile terminal is in a first preset communication mode; wherein the user number includes a first user number and a second user number; generating by the mobile terminal an identification code of the mobile terminal according to the user number and a predetermined country code and a domestic destination code; controlling the mobile terminal to switch from the first communication mode to a second communication mode when the mobile terminal satisfies a preset communication condition; and communicating with a communication database using the identification code when the mobile terminal is in the second communication mode. |
| US11064338B2 |
Heads up mass notification
Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, apparatus, and systems for mass notification including receiving the message from a server via a link and causing the projector to project the message on a surface using the light patterns. |
| US11064337B2 |
Beam as a service for 5G or other next generation network
A radio access network intelligent controller (RIC) platform can enable various highly secure, reliable, fast communications for first responders during emergency situations. Self-organizing service chaining of public safety edge applications, can be enabled in both time and space when triggered by an emergency situation. The RIC platform can perform reassignment of resources and network slices according to historical data and situational analysis. The RIC platform can select and provide the best frequencies and resources to ensure that first responders have communication services that do not get affected by anomalies such as network load, congestion, and/or related degradations. |
| US11064332B2 |
Machine-to-machine communication over a mobile communication network
It is disclosed a method for supporting a machine-to-machine communication over a mobile communication network. The communication involves machine-to-machine devices that connect to the mobile communication network through a gateway including a transceiver module to connect to the mobile communication network over a radio link. The method includes determining whether a radio carrier is present over the radio link, and in the absence of the radio carrier, switching off the transceiver module for a first time period. After the first time period elapsed, the transceiver module is switched on for a second time period. The method further includes, after the second time period elapsed, repeating steps above. The first time period and the second time period are determined on the basis of a number of parameters whose value depend on at least one set of values provided to the gateway by the mobile communication network. |
| US11064330B2 |
Methods for enabling delay-awareness in the constrained application protocol (CoAP)
A Delay Indicator parameter is contained in CoAP messages to reflect delay tolerance information. The Delay Indicator is leveraged by CoAP Clients and CoAP Servers to improve their behavior such as entering sleep mode to save energy while not violating delay requirements. A timeout mechanism for CoAP Response is enabled by a RESPONSE_Timer based on the Delay Indicator in CoAP ACK. Cancellation of CoAP Requests is enabled by leveraging the delay tolerance information as indicated by Delay Indicator. |
| US11064328B2 |
Systems and methods for QoS aware SIM refresh
A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) refresh request. The processor may be further configured to identify one or more Quality of Service (QoS) classes for which, if an active communication session exists that is associated with at least one of the QoS classes, a SIM refresh should be rejected; access a database of active communication sessions associated with the UE device; determine that an active session, stored in the database of active communication sessions, is associated with at least one of the one or more QoS classes; and reject the SIM refresh request based on determining that the active session is associated with at least one of the one or more QoS classes. |
| US11064326B2 |
Creating, joining, finding, discovering, restoring and relocating process-based channels
A novel solution is disclosed whereby one or more mobile devices or web applications are able to create, join, find, discover, restore or relocate processed based channels for the purpose of creating a message bus for each attached device or application. A mobile or web application is allowed to open one or more channels as a message bus from one or more devices, which may include one or more other devices, to a node in a distributed cluster for the purpose of performing logic necessary for the function of the native application. Other objects, features, apparatus and methods are also disclosed. |
| US11064325B2 |
Method of discovering services provided by a network repository function
A method of discovering services provided by a network function, NF, in a Service Based Architecture, SBA, based telecommunication network, wherein said network function is registered, in a Network Repository Function, NRF, comprised by said telecommunication network, using a service name, a service address and a selection rule, wherein said selection rule defines a further service address and a precondition for applying said selection rule, said method comprising the steps of receiving, by said NRF, a discovery request, from a Network Function, NF, consumer, wherein said discovery request comprises said service name, determining, by said NRF, that said selection rule applies by determining that said precondition is met based on said received discovery request and transmitting, by said NRF, to said NF consumer, a discovery response, wherein said discovery response comprises said further service address. |
| US11064324B2 |
Systems and methods for automatic breakdown detection and roadside assistance
Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention can proactively determine if an individual is likely in need of roadside assistance. Information can be collected from the individual's phone, including the person's location, the type of road, ambient noise, and/or motion of nearby objects. If it is determined that the individual likely needs roadside assistance, the system can proactively contact the individual to see if roadside assistance is desired, and if so, initiates roadside assistance. The system also can provide helpful information, such as safety information, and/or automatically contact other individuals to alert them of the roadside event and the location of the individual. |
| US11064323B2 |
Method and apparatus for peer to peer distribution strategy for updates
A system includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of reports identifying file-chunk distribution among reporting vehicles. The processor is also configured to determine reseeding file chunks to improve distribution characteristics, responsive to the reports. The processor is further configured to determine a plurality of candidate delivery vehicles and responsive to determining that a distribution threshold has passed, send the reseeding file chunks to the determined delivery vehicles. |
| US11064321B2 |
Content centric dynamic ad hoc networking
An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to generate first name information corresponding to data and/or content for an autonomous vehicle to represent vehicular application information based on requirements of the vehicular application information, and generate second name information corresponding to a chain of functions for an autonomous vehicle based on the requirements of the vehicular application information. Another embodiment may include technology to identify a cluster head for a cluster of autonomous vehicles, utilize the cluster head to assist in-networking caching of data and/or functions, utilize the cluster head to coordinate discovery of availability of functions, data cache resources, and/or compute resources in a proximity of the cluster head, and utilize the cluster head to coordinate producer mobility and/or consumer mobility. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. |
| US11064320B2 |
Systems and methods for using a pressure sensor of a mobile device to improve the reliability of determined contexts
Using a pressure sensor of a mobile device to improve the reliability of determined contexts. Particular embodiments described herein include machines that determine a context of a mobile device, and determine if the determined context is accurate using one or more measurements of pressure from a pressure sensor of the mobile device. |
| US11064319B2 |
Machine learning coordinated wireless networking
The disclosed methods and systems use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to model the usage and interference on each channel. For example, units of the system can measure channel interference regularly over the time of day on all radios. The interference information is communicated to the base unit or a cloud server for pattern analysis. Interference measurements include interference from units within the system as well as interference from nearby devices. The base unit or the cloud server can recognize the pattern of the interference. Further, connected devices have a number of network usage characteristics observed and modeled including bitrate, and network behavior. These characteristics are used to assign channels to connected devices. |
| US11064317B2 |
System for maintaining sessions for seamless push-to-talk services
Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for providing seamless PTT services to a user. In an embodiment, a push-to-talk (PTT) component provides, to the user, PTT services with a talk group through connectivity to a data channel in a mobile network. A voice monitoring component monitors attributes of data connectivity on the data channel to determine when a voice quality falls below a threshold. When the voice quality is determined to fall below the threshold, a connectivity component requests the user to switch the connectivity to a voice channel. Then, the connectivity component dials a telephone number through the voice channel to access a voice conference bridge that provides the PTT services. To provide the PTT services, the voice conference bridge sets up a routing path to a session initiation protocol (SIP) session for the talk group, and routes voice communication through the SIP session. |
| US11064316B2 |
Portable radio system for dual programmable push-to-talk buttons and method for the same
A portable radio system including dual programmable push-to-talk (PTT) switches is disclosed. One embodiment includes the PTT switches positioned so as to permit ambidextrous operation of the portable radio. Another embodiment allows a user to program the PTT switches to execute different functional tasks. |
| US11064314B2 |
Method and apparatus for acquiring location information of terminal through wireless communication system
The present embodiments relate to a method and an apparatus for acquiring location information of a terminal by using a wireless communication system. An embodiment provides an apparatus for measuring location information of a terminal, the apparatus comprising: at least one downlink signal receiver; at least one uplink signal receiver; and a controller for controlling the downlink signal receiver and the uplink signal receiver, wherein the controller configures uplink resource allocation information on the basis of control information received by the downlink signal receiver, and determines, on the basis of the uplink resource allocation information, whether to receive an uplink signal. |
| US11064313B2 |
In-vehicle wireless communication device and distance information detection method
An in-vehicle wireless communication device stores calibration information used in combination with a radio wave intensity of a mobile terminal in a state of identifying the mobile terminal, performs wireless communication with the mobile terminal in a state of identifying the mobile terminal, detects the radio wave intensity of a radio wave received from the mobile terminal during the wireless communication, and detects distance information to the mobile terminal based on the radio wave intensity of the radio wave received from the mobile terminal and the calibration information stored for the mobile terminal. |
| US11064312B2 |
Shopping trolley security system
The invention relates to an operating state measuring system, to a server, and to a method for controlling the operating state measuring system, comprising the following method steps: receiving a data packet from a receiving unit; receiving a position signal; evaluating the received data; and generating a result data set from the evaluated data. |
| US11064310B2 |
Method, apparatus or systems for processing audio objects
Diffuse or spatially large audio objects may be identified for special processing. A decorrelation process may be performed on audio signals corresponding to the large audio objects to produce decorrelated large audio object audio signals. These decorrelated large audio object audio signals may be associated with object locations, which may be stationary or time-varying locations. For example, the decorrelated large audio object audio signals may be rendered to virtual or actual speaker locations. The output of such a rendering process may be input to a scene simplification process. The decorrelation, associating and/or scene simplification processes may be performed prior to a process of encoding the audio data. |
| US11064304B2 |
Hearing aid adapted for embedded electronics
A hearing aid comprising a microphone, a receiver, hearing aid electronics coupled to the microphone and the receiver, and conductive traces overlaying an insulator, the conductive traces configured to interconnect the hearing aid electronics and to follow non-planar contours of the insulator. Examples are provided wherein the insulator includes a hearing aid housing. |
| US11064303B2 |
Bellows vibration body and hearing aid comprising same
A hearing aid having a bellows vibration body is disclosed. The hearing aid comprises: an external unit having a microphone for converting an external voice into an electrical signal; an internal unit which can be implanted under the skin and is for communicating with the external unit; a bellows vibration body which can be connected to the auditory ossicles and comprises a non-magnetic body; and an audio transmission tube for transmitting an acoustic signal, which is output from the internal unit, to the bellows vibration body, wherein the bellows vibration body vibrates in accordance with the acoustic signal transmitted by means of the audio transmission tube and thus transmits the vibration to the auditory ossicles. |
| US11064296B2 |
Voice denoising method and apparatus, server and storage medium
Provided are a voice denoising method and apparatus, a server and a storage medium. The voice denoising method comprises: acquiring voice signals synchronously collected by an acoustic microphone and a non-acoustic microphone (S100); carrying out voice activity detection according to the voice signal collected by the non-acoustic microphone to obtain a voice activity detection result (S110); and according to the voice activity detection result, denoising the voice signal collected by the acoustic microphone to obtain a denoised voice signal (S120). The effect of denoising can be enhanced, and the quality of voice signals can be improved. |
| US11064294B1 |
Multiple-source tracking and voice activity detections for planar microphone arrays
Embodiments described herein provide a combined multi-source time difference of arrival (TDOA) tracking and voice activity detection (VAD) mechanism that is applicable for generic array geometries, e.g., a microphone array that lies on a plane. The combined multi-source TDOA tracking and VAD mechanism scans the azimuth and elevation angles of the microphone array in microphone pairs, based on which a planar locus of physically admissible TDOAs can be formed in the multi-dimensional TDOA space of multiple microphone pairs. In this way, the multi-dimensional TDOA tracking reduces the number of calculations that was usually involved in traditional TDOA by performing the TDOA search for each dimension separately. |
| US11064292B2 |
Acoustic transmission member and method of designing same
The present technology provides an acoustic transmission member that includes a core layer layered between two skin layers, the skin layers being formed of a material having a higher elastic modulus than a material of the core layer. A thickness ds of the skin layers is formed such that Equation (1) is satisfied, where f is the center frequency of the transmission frequency band, cw is the acoustic velocity in the medium surrounding the acoustic transmission member, λ is the wavelength corresponding to the center frequency in the medium, Cds is the longitudinal wave acoustic velocity in the skin layer, and n is a discretionary natural number. ds = n 2 Cds cw λ = n 2 Cds f ( 1 ) |
| US11064291B2 |
Microphone array system
A microphone array system or microphone array unit for a conference system is provided that includes a front board, side walls and a plurality of microphone capsules arranged in or on the front board mountable on or in a ceiling of a conference room. The microphone array system or unit is adapted for generating a steerable beam within a maximum detection angle range. The microphone array system or microphone array unit includes a processing unit which is configured to receive the output signals of the microphone capsules and to steer the beam based on the received output signal of the microphone array. The processing unit is configured to control the microphone array to limit the detection angle range to exclude at least one predetermined exclusion sector in which a noise source is located. |
| US11064286B1 |
Vibrator apparatus and electronic device having the same
The present disclosure provides a vibrator apparatus and an electronic device. The vibrator apparatus is fixed in the body of the electronic device. The vibrator apparatus includes a plurality of vibrators separately disposed in the body and configured to vibrate to generate sound, and the vibrator includes a bonding face configured to be bonded to the body. Two or more vibrators of the plurality of vibrators have at least one of the following different qualities: thicknesses, different areas of the bonding faces and different shapes of the bonding faces. The thickness of the vibrator is a dimension measured along a direction perpendicular to the bonding face. |
| US11064285B1 |
Tunable contact microphone
A tunable contact microphone is fabricated from nanometer size piezoelectric materials. The piezoelectric nanostructures are deposited on a flexible substrate or tunable resonant backplane. The backplane can be designed to vibrate at fundamental harmonic or sub-harmonic frequencies from 10 Hz to 20 KHz, corresponding to vibration frequencies of the human cranium. The backplane can be attached to a band or other material that will facilitate the attachment to the forehead, behind the ear or throat, with a preferred location being the forehead. When a person speaks, the backplane vibrates causing the nanostructures to generate electricity. The electrical signals are sent to an impedance matching preamplifier. The signal can then be sent to a communications system or fed into the microphone input of a communication system. |
| US11064279B2 |
Headphone earcup including seamless cover
A headphone device having an earcup that is configured to form a portion of an acoustic assembly of a headphone device. The earcup includes a seamless three-dimensional cover. The cover is formed from a continuous fabric of interlocking yarn. The cover can include portions having different performance characteristics, such as acoustic properties and/or comfort properties, that can be provided using different knit patterns and/or different fabric materials. |
| US11064277B2 |
Display apparatus
Disclosed is a display apparatus for transferring an accurate sound. The display apparatus includes a display module including a display panel configured to display an image, a panel guide configured to support a rear periphery portion of the display panel, a rear cover configured to support the panel guide and to cover a rear surface of the display module, a first vibration generating module in a first portion of the rear cover, the first vibration generating module being configured to vibrate a center portion of the display panel, and a second vibration generating module in a second portion of the rear cover, the second vibration generating module being configured to vibrate a periphery portion of the display panel. |
| US11064274B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes: a display panel, and a vibration generator including a plurality of sound-generating modules configured to vibrate the display panel, the plurality of sound-generating modules being configured as touch sensors for sensing a touch pressure applied to the display panel. |
| US11064273B2 |
Device enclosure with integrated speaker housing
A speaker module is described that includes a first sidewall opposite a second sidewall. The first sidewall may form a radio frequency transmissive window and the second sidewall may include at least one port aperture to receive an electrical connection for at least one speaker. The speaker may also include a first end wall opposite a second end wall in which the first end wall is configured to integrate a flexible antenna element for receiving radio frequency signals through the radio frequency transmissive window. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, the first end wall, and the second end wall form an enclosure to house the at least one speaker. |
| US11064265B2 |
Method of processing media contents
Disclosed is a method for processing media contents. A method for processing media content in a client terminal includes: receiving first information related to a partial media content and a background media content from a managing server, in which the first information includes region information of the partial media content and second information to create the partial media content; creating the partial media content based on the second information; creating an entire media content based on the region information, the partial media content and the background media content; and displaying the entire media content, in which the partial media content includes one of a partial media content object and a function object. |
| US11064263B2 |
Systems and methods for managing content distribution to an in-transit media system
Systems and methods for dynamically multiplexing requested linear media channels and network data on forward link traffic streams of a communication link to a craft media delivery system are provided. Furthermore, systems and methods for receiving dynamically multiplexed requested linear media channels and network data on forward link traffic streams of a communication link by a craft media delivery system are also provided. |
| US11064262B2 |
Method and apparatus for creating and sharing customized multimedia segments
Multimedia content segment identified by users may be shared among media devices and media device users. Media content segment metadata is generated based on one or more identified media content item segments identified in one or more media content items. The media content segment metadata may include, but is not limited to, information indicating segment start and stop times, information about the particular media content item (e.g., title, actors, original air date), and other user-provided descriptive information. A link for the media content segment metadata may be posted for display on a webpage and which enables other users to access the media content segment metadata. |
| US11064259B2 |
Interaction data distribution control method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium
The present disclosure discloses an interaction data distribution control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method includes: determining a maximum amount of interaction data distributed to each client within a set time based on a time interval for processing the interaction data of each client, wherein the interaction data is data that a user interacts with a live broadcast display interface of the client; distributing linkage interaction data to each client, wherein the linkage interaction data is used to indicate each client that receives the linkage interaction data to generate a matched interaction response, and the linkage interaction data is not greater than the maximum amount of the interaction data, and the matched interaction response is an interaction response generated by each client based on the linkage interaction data. |
| US11064258B2 |
Reaction selection device, reaction selection method, and reaction selection program
A reaction candidate storage unit stores candidates of reactions that are switched at predetermined time intervals. A reaction candidate update control unit updates the reaction candidates stored in the reaction candidate storage unit so that a candidate of a new reaction is stored and a reaction candidate already stored is erased after a predetermined time. A reaction candidate display control unit implements control to cause a reaction candidate stored in the reaction candidate storage unit to be displayed on a display unit. A reaction posting control unit, when one of reaction candidates being displayed on the display unit is selected and instructed to be posted, implements control to post the selected reaction candidate stored in the reaction candidate storage unit. |
| US11064255B2 |
System and method of tablet-based distribution of digital media content
A method for distributing media content and tracking viewer impressions in an out-of-home context includes: a mobile computing device receiving an identifier of a first media content item; causing display of the first media content item to a first viewer; sensing image data of the first viewer during display of the first media content item; determining a location of the mobile computing device during display of the first media content item to the first viewer; sending the image data of the first viewer, and an impression-reporting message including: the identifier of the first media content item and the location of the mobile computing device during display of the first media content item to the first viewer. |
| US11064254B2 |
Dynamic verification of playback of media assets at client device
A media presentation and distribution system includes a verification server that handles dynamic verification of playback of media assets on a client device. The client device receives an asset stream of media assets that comprises one or more tags embedded in the media assets. The client device detects an asset identifier associated with each of the media assets during playback of each media asset on the client device, based on identification of a tag of the one or more tags. The verification server verifies the playback of the media assets on the client device based on received support information from the client device. The playback of the media assets are verified to satisfy defined asset delivery criteria and to identify and debug a deviation or one or more errors with the playback of the media assets. |
| US11064247B1 |
System and method for communicating non-standard video data via USB
Some embodiments include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for receiving non-standard video data via a single standard universal serial bus (USB) interface, where the non-standard video data includes sensor data from one or more sensors in addition to standard video frames from an image detector. Some embodiments include recovering a standard video picture encoding packet from a standard USB packet, and recovering non-standard video data. Some embodiments include detecting a pseudo-video frame within the non-standard video data, determining sensor data from one or more sensors from the pseudo-video frame, and transmitting the sensor data to a monitor scaler processor. Some embodiments include storing the standard USB packet, and in response to the detecting, discarding the pseudo-video frame. |
| US11064245B1 |
Piecewise hybrid video and audio synchronization
The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for automatically synchronizing a first stream of media data with a second, and outputting a third by decoding the streams into channels, splitting the channels into a plurality of piecewise segments defined by control points that the control points with the same index are to be synchronized in time across all the channels, automatically and intelligently adjusting the length of the media data in each segment in an optimal and hybrid manner using a linear or non-linear digital signal processing algorithm, synchronizing and mixing all the processed segments, and outputting the final mixed and encoded data stream. Specifically, one of the media data is video and the other is audio or a translation voice in a different language. With a controlled minimized distortion, one can achieve faster post-processing speed and optimal synchronization quality, therefore save both time and cost for video language localization services. |
| US11064243B2 |
Transmitting method, receiving method, transmitting apparatus, and receiving apparatus
A transmitting method according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes transmitting video control information for reproduction of video data having an individually reproducible unit, transmitting the video data, determining a transmission order of audio control information for reproduction of audio data in a reproduction interval corresponding to a reproduction interval of the video data in such a way that the audio control information is transmitted after the video control information, and transmitting the audio control information according to the determined transmission order, and transmitting the audio data. Thus, in the receiving apparatus, a delay time from reception of data to reproduction of video and audio is shortened. |
| US11064242B2 |
On-screen item grid control method and device, and corresponding display device and ancillary device
A method and device for moving an indicator on an on-screen keyboard depicted on a display device is described. A series of signals transmitted from a remote-control unit are received at the display device. The indicator on a grid depicted on the display device is moved based on the received signals. A time for moving the indicator on the grid varies based on the series of signals received from the remote-control unit. |
| US11064233B2 |
Providing service recommendation information on the basis of a device use history
The present disclosure relates to an artificial intelligence (AI) system utilizing machine learning algorithms and to an application thereof, and discloses an electronic device. The electronic device comprises: a memory for saving history information corresponding to the day and/or time for each of a plurality of services provided by the electronic device; and a processor for giving a weight to a piece of history corresponding to the day and/or time of an occurred event and selecting a recommended service from among the plurality of services on the basis of the piece of history given the weight, when a predetermined event occurs. |
| US11064232B2 |
Media broadcast system
Aspects of the present disclosure include systems, apparatuses and methods of instituting an online broadcasting system. The system may combine live video streaming, video on demand (VOD), messaging and other content provided by an owner of the live broadcast and by the owner's online followers. The media content may be combined into a single broadcast stream. The owner of the broadcast may use an online control room to choose in real time what stream of content to provide to his/her followers. A gaming and/or revenue sharing component may also be provided wherein the owner and the followers may earn points for viewing and/or interacting with sponsored media through the system. |
| US11064229B2 |
Transmitting device, receiving device, transmitting method and receiving method
A transmitting device includes: a generator that generates an encoded stream by using rate control satisfying a determined definition of a receiving buffer model; and a transmitter that sequentially transmits a transmitting packet, and the receiving buffer model includes a first buffer that converts a packet into a first packet where the packet includes a packet header of a variable length, and the first packet includes a packet header of a fixed length of a decompressed header, a second buffer that converts the first packet into a second packet including a payload of a variable length, a third buffer that converts the second packet into a Network Abstraction Layer (NAL) unit, and a fourth buffer that outputs an access unit generated from a plurality of sequentially accumulated NAL units to a decoder at a timing of a decoding time corresponding to the access unit. |
| US11064226B2 |
System and method for concurrent data streams from a singular sensor with remotely selectable parameters
A system and method for concurrently streaming audio and video data in different qualities through a single input signal is provided. Audio and video data are captured for monitoring at a selectable rate set by a remote computing device. The captured A/V data is stored in a local memory as a local data stream with a high definition and may be streamed locally at a high rate. Simultaneously, the captured A/V data is manipulated in different (lower) quality for transmission as a remote data stream based on remote instructions. The local data stream is also streamed to the remote computing device. |
| US11064223B2 |
Method and system for remotely controlling consumer electronic devices
A media system replaces content in a first sequence of media content. The media system presents the first sequence of media content to an end-user and generates a fingerprint of the sequence of media content. The fingerprint is for comparison with a plurality of reference fingerprints so as to identify the first sequence of media content and determine a reference position within the first sequence of media content. The media system sends a request for a replacement sequence of content to a content replacement system, and receives replacement media content selected based on the identified first sequence of media content. The media system presents the replacement media content to the end-user instead of the first sequence of media content. Presenting the replacement media content begins at a position in the first sequence of media content that is determined based on the reference position. |
| US11064219B2 |
Image format, systems and methods of implementation thereof, and image processing
There is disclosed herein a method of encoding an image file, the method comprising inputting dimension, channel, bit depth and color model data of the image file; forward transforming the image file; entropy coding the image file; inverse transforming the image file; and, reconstructing the image file. |
| US11064217B2 |
Method and apparatus for coding video using merging candidate list according to block division
The present invention relates to block merging according to block split among video coding techniques, and a method and an apparatus for coding and decoding a video, in which in generating and modifying a block merging list, spatial merging candidate blocks of the block merging list are changed according to a split type and order of a current coding unit. |
| US11064214B2 |
System and methodology for video compression
A system and method for compressing video is disclosed, in which video frames that are only between consecutive I-frames are grouped into a video data set. The video data set is split into separate homogeneous files, and each of the homogeneous files are individually compressed. In one embodiment, the individually compressed files are multiplexed to form a bit stream. |
| US11064211B2 |
Advanced video coding method, system, apparatus, and storage medium
A method, apparatus, system and computer-implemented non-transitory memory may encode h.264/AVC compliant video with region of interest compression, wherein a hybrid region of interest of each frame may include both an enlarged luminance region of interest of each frame and in addition thereto an excess portion of an enlarged chrominance region of interest of each frame, in excess of the enlarged luminance region of interest of each frame. |
| US11064208B2 |
Transcoding in security camera applications
The disclosure is related to adaptive transcoding of video streams from a camera. A camera system includes a camera and a base station connected to each other in a first communication network, which can be a wireless network. When a user requests to view a video from the camera, the base station obtains a video stream from the camera, transcodes the video stream, based on one or more input parameters, to generate a transcoded video stream, and transmits the transcoded video stream to a user device. The base station can transcode the video stream locally, e.g., within the base station, or in a cloud network based on transcoding location factors. Further, the camera system can also determine whether to stream the video to the user directly from the base station or from the cloud network based on streaming location factors. |
| US11064202B2 |
Encoding 3D rendered images by tagging objects
Image information is often transmitted from one electronic device to another. Such information is typically encoded and/or compressed to reduce the bandwidth required for transmission and/or to decrease the time necessary for transmission. Embodiments are directed to tagging objects or primitives with attribute tags to facilitate the encoding process. Other embodiments are directed to codecs running on hardware and/or software. |
| US11064201B2 |
Method and device for image encoding/decoding based on effective transmission of differential quantization parameter
A method for image decoding includes: a step of parsing division depth information and division direction information of a block to be decoded; a step of acquiring division structure information, of a unit to be decoded in the block, corresponding to the parsed division depth information and division direction information; a step of acquiring, based on the division structure information, one or more prediction quantization parameters from at least one neighboring unit corresponding to the unit to be decoded; a step of acquiring a differential quantization parameter for the unit to be decoded; a step of acquiring a quantization parameter from the differential quantization parameter and the one or more prediction quantization parameters; and a step of performing decoding corresponding to the unit to be decoded, by using the acquired quantization parameter. |
| US11064200B2 |
Encoding apparatus, decoding apparatus, encoding method, and decoding method
An encoding apparatus includes: a circuit; and a memory. The circuit, using the memory: writes a first parameter that specifies an arrangement order for a plurality of parameters which includes a second parameter, into a header; writes a second parameter for a block into a bitstream according to the arrangement order wherein the second parameter, when positioned earlier in the arrangement order than later in the arrangement order, is written with less bits; and performs encoding operation for a block using the second parameter. |
| US11064199B2 |
Method and system for generating a transform size syntax element for video decoding
In a video processing system, a method and system for generating a transform size syntax element for video decoding are provided. For high profile mode video decoding operations, the transform sizes may be selected based on the prediction macroblock type and the contents of the macroblock. A set of rules may be utilized to select from a 4.×.4 or an 8.×.8 transform size during the encoding operation. Dynamic selection of transform size may be performed on intra-predicted macroblocks, inter-predicted macroblocks, and/or direct mode inter-predicted macroblocks. The encoding operation may generate a transform size syntax element to indicate the transform size that may be used in reconstructing the encoded macroblock. The transform size syntax element may be transmitted to a decoder as part of the encoded video information bit stream. |
| US11064198B2 |
Image coding apparatus, image coding method, image decoding apparatus, image decoding method, and program
An image coding apparatus configured to divide an image into one or more slices each including a plurality of blocks and to code each slice on a block-by-block basis includes a first coding unit configured to code blocks included in a first portion of the slice, and a second coding unit configured to code blocks included in a second portion of the slice, wherein, when the second coding unit codes an initial block in the second portion, the second coding unit codes the initial included in the second portion by referring to a first quantization parameter provided to the slice as an initial value and referred to by the first coding unit when the first coding units codes the initial block in the first portion. |
| US11064192B2 |
Simplification of spatial-temporal motion vector prediction
A device and method for coding video data determines a spatial-temporal motion vector predictor (STMVP) so that the STMVP does not need to be motion vector scaled. The device may determine a candidate list. The device may then determine which candidates in the candidate list have the same reference picture. The device may then generate the STMVP based on the candidates in the candidate list determined to have the same reference picture. The device may then code a current block of video data using the STMVP. |
| US11064188B2 |
Driving method for calculating interpupillary distance and related head-mounted device
A driving method suitable for a head mounted device (HMD) is provided. The driving method includes the following operations: moving a first image capture unit and a second image capture unit of the HMD to respectively capture two left-eye images and two right-eye images; calculating a first eye relief according to at least one left-eye feature in the two left-eye images; calculating a second eye relief according to at least one right-eye feature in the two right-eye images; calculating an interpupillary distance (IPD) according to the first eye relief and the second eye relief; and adjusting, according to the IPD, a distance between a first lens and a second lens of the HMD. |
| US11064187B2 |
Display module, head mounted display, and image stereoscopic display method and apparatus
Embodiments of this application disclose a display including a display screen, a liquid crystal lens layer, and a control module. The display screen comprises a plurality of pixel groups, each of which includes at least one pixel. The liquid crystal lens layer comprises a plurality of liquid crystal lens units, each pixel group being correspondingly disposed with a liquid crystal lens unit. The control module is configured to obtain virtual display depth information of to-be-displayed content of each pixel group. The control module is configured to control, when displaying the to-be-displayed content on a pixel group and according to the virtual display depth information, an electric field applied to a liquid crystal lens unit corresponding to the pixel group, to change a refractive index of the corresponding liquid crystal lens unit, and is configured to adjust a first virtual image of the content displayed by the pixel group. |
| US11064184B2 |
Aerial vehicle imaging and targeting system
The subject disclosure relates to a tracking system to mount to an aircraft and to image and track a target aircraft. The tracking system may include a structured light source operatively coupled to a processor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) operatively coupled with the processor, a mirror to steer light from the light source toward the target aircraft, and a stereo-vision system having a first camera and a second camera. The IMU may be configured to generate position data representing a position of the aircraft. The stereo-vision system may be operatively coupled to the processor and configured to determine a 3D position of the target aircraft as a function of the position data. The processor may be configured to adjust the mirror position as a function of a mirror position. |
| US11064175B2 |
Event-triggered video creation with data augmentation
A method for creating a video that is generated based on the occurrence of pertinent events within a period of time. This video may be a summary video that includes video segments from multiple sources. The video may be augmented to display data describing pertinent events that occur. |
| US11064174B2 |
White balance processing method and apparatus
The present application provides a white balance processing method and apparatus. The method comprises: recognizing a portrait region in an image; calculating a target white balance gain value according to the area occupied by the portrait region in the image; and performing white balance processing on the image according to the target white balance gain value. The present application resolves the problems of poor user experience due to inaccurate image color restoration caused by a small area proportion of a human face region in an image during white balance adjustment according to the white balance gain value determined according to the area occupied by the human face in the case of a long photography distance. |
| US11064172B2 |
Image display system, movable object, image display method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
An image display system includes: a light source driver configured to supply, to a light source, a drive current including a first current and a second current; a processor configured to output the set value of the first current to the light source driver; and a corrector configured to perform a correction process on the first current. The processor is configured to set, based on a correspondence relationship between the gradation value and the current value of the first current, the set value of the first current to a current value determined with reference to the correspondence relationship when the gradation value is in a second gradation range in which numerical values are smaller than numerical values in the first gradation range, the correction process correcting the correspondence relationship such that a difference between a measured intensity and a target intensity of the light source falls within a prescribed range. |
| US11064171B1 |
Method of controlling display device, and display device
A method of controlling a projector includes a distributing step of distributing each of luminance values of a plurality of pixels constituting an original image into a first luminance value, a second luminance value lower than the first luminance value, a third luminance value lower than the second luminance value, a first replacing step of replacing the luminance values of the pixels corresponding to the second luminance value with the third luminance value in the original image to generate a first image, a second replacing step of replacing the luminance values of the pixels corresponding to the second luminance value with the first luminance value in the original image to generate a second image, and a generating step of converting the luminance values of the pixels into transmittances in each of the first image and the second image to generate mask images. |
| US11064168B1 |
Video monitoring by peep hole device
An electronic peep hole device includes a first portion that is configured to be mounted to an exterior side of a front door of a monitored property, the first portion includes a user interface and a camera that is configured to capture image data, a second portion that is configured to be mounted to an interior side of the front door of the monitored property, the second portion includes a display unit that is configured to display the image data captured by the camera, and a connecting portion that is configured to connect the first portion to the second portion through a hole in the surface of the front door, the connecting portion being configured to house an electrical connection between the first portion and the second portion. |
| US11064166B2 |
Dynamic video exclusion zones for privacy
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for preserving privacy in surveillance. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of determining a state of a monitoring system, determining an exclusion zone that is shown in a video, determining whether to obfuscate at least a portion of the video based on the exclusion zone and the state of the monitoring system, and obfuscating at least the portion of the video. |
| US11064164B2 |
System and method for acquiring images of medication preparations
A system for holding a camera for acquiring images of preparations includes a rail that can be mounted above a preparation surface. A camera carrier couples a camera with the rail such that the camera is movable relative to the rail and such that the camera can acquire images of preparations on the preparation surface. |
| US11064161B2 |
Systems and methods for video monitoring using linked devices
A subject can be tracking using a plurality of physical video monitoring or image acquisition devices deployed in a delimited area. A map represents the delimited area. Icons representing the physical monitoring devices can be placed and configured on the map representing the delimited area. Some or all of the placed and configured video monitoring devices can be logically linked together to form scenes. The video feed from the physical video monitoring devices may be recorded in stable storage. A layout for display of the video feeds may be selected. Upon playing the video feed, whether live or recorded, a subject can be tracked through the delimited area by selecting one of the video monitoring devices in one of the available scenes. |
| US11064160B2 |
Systems and methods for video monitoring using linked devices
A subject can be tracking using a plurality of physical video monitoring or image acquisition devices deployed in a delimited area. A map represents the delimited area. Icons representing the physical monitoring devices can be placed and configured on the map representing the delimited area. Some or all of the placed and configured video monitoring devices can be logically linked together to form scenes. The video feed from the physical video monitoring devices may be recorded in stable storage. A layout for display of the video feeds may be selected. Upon playing the video feed, whether live or recorded, a subject can be tracked through the delimited area by selecting one of the video monitoring devices in one of the available scenes. |
| US11064159B2 |
Systems and methods for video monitoring using linked devices
A subject can be tracking using a plurality of physical video monitoring or image acquisition devices deployed in a delimited area. A map represents the delimited area. Icons representing the physical monitoring devices can be placed and configured on the map representing the delimited area. Some or all of the placed and configured video monitoring devices can be logically linked together to form scenes. The video feed from the physical video monitoring devices may be recorded in stable storage. A layout for display of the video feeds may be selected. Upon playing the video feed, whether live or recorded, a subject can be tracked through the delimited area by selecting one of the video monitoring devices in one of the available scenes. |
| US11064153B2 |
Methods and apparatus for encrypting camera media
Apparatus and methods for encrypting captured media. In one embodiment, the method includes capturing media data via use of a lens of an image capture apparatus; obtaining a number used only once (NONCE) value from the captured media data; obtaining an encryption key for use in encryption of the captured media data; using the obtained NONCE value and the obtained encryption key for encrypting the captured media data; and storing the encrypted media data. In some variants, the media is encrypted prior to storage, thereby obviating any instances in which the captured media data resides in a wholly unencrypted instance. Apparatus and methods for decrypting encrypted captured media are also disclosed. |
| US11064149B1 |
Blended integration of quick response codes into images and video
Provided are systems and methods for integrating encoded identifiers (e.g., Quick Response (“QR”) codes) with changing arrangements into different video frames of a video in a manner that blends the encoded identifiers with the pixels, coloring, and/or pattern of the video frames and that allows a particular message to be decoded from each encoded identifier. The blended integration of encoded identifiers may include clustering a first set of images from a video based on an amount of variation in the first set of images, determining visual properties for pixels at a particular location within the first set of images, generating an identifier as a two-dimensional pattern with different colored blocks that encode a particular message using coloring that is derived from the visual properties for the pixels at the particular location, and integrating the identifier into the first set of images at the particular location. |
| US11064145B2 |
Imaging device, imaging system, and moving body
In an imaging device, a differential stage includes an input transistor having an input node connected to a floating diffusion portion, a first control line and a second control line are located in a plurality of sets, the first control line is connected to connection portions of some sets of the plurality of sets, and the second control line is connected to connection portions of the other sets of the plurality of sets. |
| US11064143B2 |
Image processing device and image pickup apparatus for processing divisional pixal signals to generate divisional image data
An image processing device includes an image data generation circuit configured to generate n pieces of Bayer-type divisional image data configured by divisional pixel signals having the same divisional arrangement from divisional pixel signals of m×n generated by photoelectric conversion elements at n parts into which each of m pixels is divided, and an image processing circuit configured to perform image processing on the n pieces of Bayer-type divisional image data. |
| US11064135B2 |
Image capturing apparatus, control method for image capturing apparatus, and control program for image capturing apparatus
An image capturing apparatus includes: an image sensor that outputs an image signal obtained by image capturing by an imaging device, the imaging device performing image capturing of a photographic subject through an image capturing optical system; a display that displays a captured image based on the image signal; and a processor configured to determine, on the basis of a result of analysis of the captured image, a position of a boundary line along which the captured image is divided into a plurality of regions, adjust, in a case where a change occurs in the captured image, the determined position of the boundary line on the basis of the change in the captured image, and control, on the basis of a brightness of the captured image after the change, an exposure for at least one of the plurality of regions separated by the adjusted boundary line. |
| US11064129B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, imaging apparatus, and program
The present technology relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, an imaging apparatus, and a program that enable motion correction to be performed more appropriately.Provided are a synthesizing unit that synthesizes a plurality of images captured at different timings; and a motion correction unit that performs correction that reduces influence on the images relating to motion, in which the motion correction unit sets a criterion of a section for which motion amount information relating to a motion amount supplied at a predetermined interval is referred to, on the basis of a synthesis ratio when the plurality of images is synthesized, and refers to the motion amount information according to the set criterion to perform the correction. The plurality of images is a long-time exposure image captured during a long-time exposure period and a short-time exposure image captured during a short-time exposure period, and the synthesizing unit synthesizes the long-time exposure image and the short-time exposure image at the synthesis ratio to generate an image with a higher dynamic range. The present technology can be applied to an imaging apparatus. |
| US11064126B2 |
Multi-positioning camera system and camera system
A multi-positioning camera system includes an industrial endoscope having an imaging device provided in a tip portion of a flexible soft portion; a reel mechanism which pays out and takes up the soft portion by rotating, in a normal direction and a reverse direction, a reel drum; a support pipe which supports the soft portion inserted from a tip of the support pipe in a pay-out direction; a distributor which switches and places a tip portion of the soft portion paid out from a support pipe opening formed at an insertion tip of the support pipe at one of a plurality of different positions; and plural branch pipes which have reception holes formed corresponding to the plural different positions, and observation windows that communicate with the reception holes and are located at the plural different positions, and each of which receives the soft portion inserted through the reception hole. |
| US11064124B2 |
Methods and apparatus for use with multiple optical chains
Methods and apparatus for supporting zoom operations using a plurality of optical chain modules, e.g., camera modules, are described. Switching between use of groups of optical chains with different focal lengths is used to support zoom operations. Digital zoom is used in some cases to support zoom levels corresponding to levels between the zoom levels of different optical chain groups or discrete focal lengths to which optical chains may be switched. In some embodiments optical chains have adjustable focal lengths and are switched between different focal lengths. In other embodiments optical chains have fixed focal lengths with different optical chain groups corresponding to different fixed focal lengths. Composite images are generate from images captured by multiple optical chains of the same group and/or different groups. Composite image is in accordance with a user zoom control setting. Individual composite images may be generated and/or a video sequence. |
| US11064123B2 |
Method and Apparatus for zooming relative to an object
A method for zooming an imaging device relative to an object to be imaged includes determining a condition associated with the object and/or the imaging device, and selecting a zooming mode of the imaging device based on the determined condition. |
| US11064116B2 |
Image stitching in a multi-camera array
Images captured by multi-camera arrays with overlap regions can be stitched together using image stitching operations. An image stitching operation can be selected for use in stitching images based on a number of factors. An image stitching operation can be selected based on a view window location of a user viewing the images to be stitched together. An image stitching operation can also be selected based on a type, priority, or depth of image features located within an overlap region. Finally, an image stitching operation can be selected based on a likelihood that a particular image stitching operation will produce visible artifacts. Once a stitching operation is selected, the images corresponding to the overlap region can be stitched using the stitching operation, and the stitched image can be stored for subsequent access. |
| US11064115B2 |
Image sensor, image pickup apparatus, image sensor-identifying method, image forgery-preventing method, and image alternation-limiting method
An image sensor includes an image information processing unit that forms integrated information in which image sensor identification information capable of identifying the image sensor and image information obtained by an analog/digital conversion unit are associated with each other, and an image information output unit that outputs the integrated information to an external unit. |