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| US11287192B2 |
Heat sink
Provided is a heat sink having excellent heat dissipation efficiency by having excellent thermal diffusion characteristics in a planar direction of a heat receiving plate. The heat sink has the heat receiving plate that is thermally connected to a heating element, heat pipes that are thermally connected to the heat receiving plate and are formed from a tube body, and heat dissipation fins that are thermally connected to the heat receiving plate, wherein the heat pipes are provided in a plurality of layers in a vertical direction to a surface of the heat receiving plate, and in at least two layers of the plurality of layers, positions of the heat pipes on the surface of the heat receiving plate are not identical to each other. |
| US11287190B2 |
Spiral heat exchanger
A spiral heat exchanger includes a spiral unit, a case member, and a bracket. The spiral unit includes thin metal plates. The thin metal plates are spaced away from each other and spirally wound. The thin metal plates define flow paths. A portion or all of the flow paths are provided with a coolant flowing therein. The case member is attached to a vehicle and contains the spiral unit. The bracket is fixed to the case member and holds the spiral unit. The bracket includes a holding portion and a fixed portion. The holding portion holds a first end, a second end, or both of the spiral unit in an axial direction. The fixed portion is disposed between an outer peripheral surface of the spiral unit and an inner peripheral surface of the case member. The fixed portion is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the case member. |
| US11287189B2 |
Induction heating line billet pushout system and method with jointed push rod assembly
A billet pushout system is provided for an electric induction billet heating line with long length revolute jointed pushout rods forming a non-jamming pushout rod assembly that is stored in a linear enclosure connected to an arcuate enclosure that deploys and retracts the pushout rod assembly to and from the electric induction billet heating line. |
| US11287188B2 |
Refractory furnace structure
A furnace containment structure includes a roof assembly including at least one layer of refractory material that includes a first layer of refractory material, a plurality of sidewalls, a plurality of pockets disposed in the first layer of ceramic refractory material, each pocket including a retainer that is spaced apart from sides of the pocket by gaps when the roof assembly is at room temperature, an upper plate disposed above the first layer of refractory material, and a first plurality of suspension rods that pass through first holes in the at least one layer of refractory material and the upper plate, wherein the plurality of suspension rods mechanically couple the retainers to the upper plate to retain the at least one layer of refractory material. The structure can use materials with different thermal expansion rates without cracking at elevated temperatures. |
| US11287186B2 |
Drying device for display panel
A drying device is configured with a sensor corresponding to an air knife-nozzle, and a control switch which suspends an operation of the device when the air knife-nozzle is detected as working abnormally, thereby preventing abnormal products from being produced due to the failure of finding an abnormal condition of the air knife-nozzle in time, ensuring the normal process of the product, and avoiding the nonessential economic loss. |
| US11287184B2 |
Apparatus and method for drying and/or curing of materials
The invention involves an apparatus and a method for drying and/or curing impregnated wood. The apparatus includes a chamber comprising a stack containing space for containing a plurality of elongated wood planks arranged in a stack of a height Hs, width Ws and length Ls, a heating element arranged within or adjacent to the space, a flow generating device arranged outside the space and configured to generate a circulating flow (F) of curing fluid within the chamber and a fluid flow restrictor arranged between the space and the flow generating device. The flow generating device and the fluid flow restrictor are further configured such that the circulating flow (F) of curing fluid is guided through the heating element generating a homogeneously heated and distributed flow (F) of curing fluid in the space. At least one motor is arranged outside the chamber, the at least one motor being configured to operate the flow generating device via a connecting shaft. |
| US11287182B2 |
Method for power generation during the regasification of a fluid by supercritical expansion
An apparatus and method for power generation during regasification, having a tank for a cryogenic fluid, a first pump connected to the tank via a first line, a first heat exchanger connected to the first pump via a second line, and a second heat exchanger connected downstream of the first heat exchanger, and a first turbine connected immediately downstream of the second heat exchanger, wherein a third line branches off from the first turbine and opens into the first heat exchanger, and a fourth line branches off from this first heat exchanger and opens into the second line, wherein a second pump is connected into the fourth line. |
| US11287181B2 |
Automated diagnostics for transport refrigeration units
A system for managing transport refrigeration units (28) is provided. The system includes a storage device (80) to store transport parameters (82) associated with a transport refrigeration unit (28). The storage device storing historical transport parameters (84) for other transport refrigeration units (28). Also included is an equipment management system (90) coupled to the storage device, the equipment management system (90) including: a diagnostic module (92) to determine a condition of the transport refrigeration unit (28) in response to the transport parameters (82); a predictive maintenance module (94) to determine a need for upcoming maintenance of the transport refrigeration unit (28) in response to the transport parameters (82); and a remaining life module (96) to determine a remaining life of at least one component of the transport refrigeration unit (28) in response to the transport parameters (82). |
| US11287179B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator with a drawer provided in a storage compartment formed on a cabinet and which accommodates stored goods, the drawer being movably supported by a drawer guide disposed in the storage compartment. A frame which is movable in the front/back directions by a frame guide, and a door opening and closing the storage compartment may be connected with the frame by a link. The frame may have a base part which is disposed on the lower side of the drawer and is connected with the link. The side plate includes a vertical part which is vertical with respect to the base part. A cross section formed by horizontally cutting the vertical part may be formed so as to be elongated along the moving direction of the drawer. The vertical part may be connected with the drawer so as to enable the drawer to move integrally with the frame. |
| US11287176B2 |
Cooling system for refrigerator appliance with flexible chamber in door
A refrigerator appliance includes a fresh food chamber, a freezer chamber, and a flexible chamber defined in a door of the refrigerator appliance. The refrigerator appliance also includes a cooling system configured to provide cooled air to the fresh food chamber, the freezer chamber, and the flexible chamber. The sealed cooling system includes a fresh food fan configured to urge air from at least a first part of the cooling system to the fresh food chamber, a door-in-door fan configured to urge air from at least a second part of the cooling system to the flexible chamber, and a freezer fan configured to urge air from a third part of the cooling system to the freezer chamber. |
| US11287175B2 |
Refrigerator and home appliance
A refrigerator including a main body forming a storage compartment, and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment. The door includes a door body rotatably coupled to the main body and including an insulator therein, a panel body positioned in a front of the door body, a first trim disposed at a first edge of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body while being rotated with respect to the door body, and a second trim disposed at a second edge opposite to the first edge of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body. |
| US11287174B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator including: a main body forming a storage compartment and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes a door frame, a cover arranged in front of the door frame and including a cover fixer, and a door panel arranged in front of the cover, the door panel including a first fixer and a second fixer on a rear surface of the door panel. When the door panel is coupled to a front side of the cover, the first fixer is coupled to the door frame and the second fixer is coupled to the cover. |
| US11287166B2 |
Evaporative cooling system for an HVAC system
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a condenser assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a condenser coil having a plurality of tubes configured to flow a refrigerant therethrough for heat transfer between the refrigerant and a flow of air passing across the plurality of tubes, and a porous material having a plurality of fluid retaining passages, in which the plurality of fluid retaining passages is configured to receive a fluid and enable the flow of air to pass through the porous material and transfer of thermal energy to between the fluid and the flow of air. The porous material is disposed upstream of the condenser coil with respect to the flow of air such that the flow of air passes through the porous material before passing across the plurality of tubes. |
| US11287165B2 |
Refrigeration system with adiabatic electrostatic cooling device
An evaporative cooling device for a refrigeration system includes one or more heat exchanger coils, a first moisture panel, a second moisture panel, a first nozzle array, a second nozzle array, a moisture sensor, and a controller. The first moisture panel and the second moisture panel are separated by a distance and disposed external to the one or more heat exchanger coils. The first nozzle array is disposed external to the first moisture panel and the second nozzle array is disposed external to the second moisture panel. The first nozzle array and the second nozzle array are configured to provide an atomized spray of electrostatically charged droplets. The moisture sensor is configured to provide a signal representative of a moisture level. The controller is configured to receive the signal representative of the moisture level and control a supply of water. |
| US11287156B2 |
Method for controlling air conditioner compressor frequency based on vibration of pipeline
To solve the problem that a resonance phenomenon occurs between an outdoor unit and a compressor of existing air conditioners, embodiments include a compressor and a pipeline connected to the compressor. A control method includes obtaining a vibration displacement of the pipeline during the operation of the air conditioner and recording it as a first vibration displacement; obtaining the vibration displacement of the pipeline again after time has elapsed and recording it as a second vibration displacement; and selectively adjusting operating parameters of the compressor according to the first vibration displacement and the second vibration displacement. The vibration condition of the outdoor unit is determined through the real-time vibration condition and the vibration change condition of the pipeline so the air conditioner can selectively change the operating parameters of the compressor according to the vibration condition. Thus the vibration condition of the compressor is changed to avoid pipeline damage. |
| US11287153B2 |
Method and apparatus for risk reduction during refrigerant leak
A method of monitoring a refrigerant leak. The method includes monitoring, by a first controller, operation of a first HVAC system for conditioning air within a first level of a residence, monitoring, by a second controller, operation of a second HVAC system for conditioning air within a second level of the residence and determining, using a plurality of leak detectors, whether refrigerant within the first HVAC system is leaking. Responsive to a positive determination in the determining step, receiving, by the first controller, a refrigerant leak warning signal, forwarding, by the first controller to the second controller, the refrigerant leak warning signal. Responsive to receiving the refrigerant leak warning signal from the first controller, activating, by the second controller, a variable-speed circulation fan of the second HVAC system. |
| US11287149B2 |
Heat exchange ventilator
A heat exchange ventilator includes an exterior casing, and a heat exchanger that includes a heat exchange element of quadrangular-prism shape and heat exchanger frames each of which is mounted to each of four corners of the heat exchange element. The heat exchange ventilator includes guide rails that are mounted inside the exterior casing and engage the heat exchanger frame to guide the heat exchanger. Each of the guide rails includes an end-face-facing part facing an end face of the heat exchanger frame, a side-facing part providing a clearance between a side of the heat exchanger frame and the side-facing part, a holding part projecting from the side-facing part toward the heat exchanger frame, and a seal member that is provided in the clearance and seals a gap between the heat exchanger frame and the guide rail. |
| US11287147B2 |
Air handling system and method
An air handling system includes an indirect heat exchange apparatus performing heat exchange between external and internal air heat exchange passages; an external air circulation facility connected to the external air heat exchange passage and circulating an external air in an external space other than a target space through the external air heat exchange passage; an internal air circulation facility connected between the target space and the internal air heat exchange passage; the internal air circulation facility circulating an internal air in the target space through the internal air heat exchange passage; external and internal air temperature sensors disposed in the external and internal air circulation facilities to measure temperatures of the external and internal air; and a control apparatus controlling circulation of the external air within the external air circulation facility based on the temperatures of the external and internal air. |
| US11287146B2 |
Air conditioner
The present invention relates to an air conditioner. The air conditioner according to the present embodiment has a refrigeration capacity of 2 kW to 7 kW, inclusive, and uses R32 as a refrigerant circulating therein, and since a refrigerant pipe therein includes a ductile stainless steel pipe made of a material containing, at least, chrome (Cr), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu), the refrigerant pipe can maintain strength and hardness as good as or better than those of a copper pipe, while also maintaining good processability. |
| US11287138B2 |
Cooking appliance with top breathing burner having bottom breathing assist through top sheet
A domestic home gas cooktop is provided. The cooktop has a top sheet having a primary combustion air hole through the top sheet; a gas burner cup mounted to the top sheet; and a gas burner base mounted to the burner cup. The primary combustion air hole is configured to allow first primary combustion air to flow from beneath the top sheet to the burner base, and the primary combustion air hole is located remotely from the burner cup. |
| US11287136B2 |
Dual-fuel fireplace apparatus
A dual-fuel fireplace apparatus is described. In one example, an apparatus includes an enclosure having a door disposed thereon and a wood burning compartment disposed within the enclosure. The wood burning compartment has an insulated housing configured to support temperatures associated with burning of wood within the wood burning compartment. A gas burning compartment is also disposed within the enclosure and has a gas burner disposed therein. A mechanism including a motor is configured to cause movement between a first mode in which the wood burning compartment is viewable through the door and a second mode in which the gas burning compartment is viewable through the door. |
| US11287130B2 |
Method for regulating a gas mixture by using a gas sensor and a gas mixture sensor
A method for regulating a gas mixture formed from a gas and a fuel gas in a fuel gas-operated heating appliance, wherein the gas mixture is created by providing and mixing a gas quantity by way of a first control element and a fuel gas quantity by way of a second control element, wherein a microthermal gas sensor and a gas mixture sensor are used and sensor signals are relayed to a controller, and wherein upon change in the detected sensor signal [of the] gas sensor the newly detected sensor signal of the gas sensor is compared to reference values which have been measured in the laboratory and saved in a table of values in the controller and from this a target value of the sensor signal of the gas mixture sensor is determined without a mixture ratio of the gas mixture composed of fuel gas and gas being changed. |
| US11287128B2 |
Inward fired low NOX premix burner
A gas manifold assembly for delivering fuel from a fuel source to a burner assembly includes a gas manifold tube configured to deliver fuel from the fuel source and a stub tube mounted to and arranged in fluid communication with the burner assembly. An end of the gas manifold tube is connectable to the stub tube to form a slip joint. |
| US11287126B2 |
System and method for controlling operation of boiler
A system for controlling a boiler in a power plant to ensure combust under optimized conditions is provided. The system for controlling an operation of the boiler may include an optimizer configured to perform a combustion optimization operation for the boiler using a boiler combustion model to calculate an optimum control value for at least one control object of the boiler, and an output controller configured to receive the calculated optimum control value from the optimizer and control the control object according to the optimum control value. |
| US11287125B2 |
Inflatables with lighting module, systems, and methods
A lighted inflatable apparatus including: a wall comprising a first inflatable chamber; at least one lighting element disposed within the wall, the at least one lighting element configured to emit light; and a control box connected to the at least one lighting element, the control box configured to control one or more emission states of the at least one lighting element. |
| US11287123B2 |
Watertight LED arrangement
A watertight LED arrangement (1) is provided that extends in a longitudinal direction (L). A strip-shaped LED board (3) is provided with a multiplicity of LEDs (2) on its upper side and at least one cable (4) is electrically connected to the LED board (3). A one-piece, elastically formed watertight sheath (6) surrounds the LED board (3) and defines a light emission wall (5) at least on its upper side opposite the LEDs (2), the sheath (6) receiving the LED board (3) in a form-fitting manner. A cavity (7) extends in the longitudinal direction (L) between the upper side of the LED board (3) and the light emission wall (5). At least a portion of a sealing element (10a) extends from the LED board (3) toward the light emission wall (5) and defines an edge of the cavity (7). |
| US11287120B2 |
Direct-type panel lamp with driving box and package structure thereof
A direct-type panel lamp with a driving box and a package structure, including a frame, a diffusion plate, a back plate, a driving box and a lamp strip. A central region of the back plate bulges to form a chamber for accommodating the lamp strip. The chamber includes a flat bottom wall and inclined side walls. The diffusion plate is arranged opposite to the back plate to close the chamber. The frame is formed by connecting a number of frame strips, each frame strip is connected with respective edges of the diffusion plate and the back plate. The driving box is configured to receive a driving module electrically connected to the lamp strip. The driving box includes a box body with an opening and a top cove buckled over the opening. The box body has a through hole for wire through which a connecting wire of the driving module passes. |
| US11287119B2 |
Adjustable and/or recessed light fixtures and related components and methods
Some embodiments of the present fixtures include a mechanical actuator configured to direct movement of a light mount along an arcuate path defined by arcuate bearing surface(s). Some embodiments of the present fixtures include a rotatable portion coupled to a stationary portion at an interface that is at least partially defined by smooth surface(s). Some embodiments of the present mounts include a base having a sidewall that defines an outer perimeter and mounting tab(s), each movable between a deployed state and a retracted state in which at least a portion of the mounting tab is disposed within the outer perimeter. Some embodiments of the present removable shroud assemblies include a lens coupled to a second end of a shroud and movable from a first position to a second position in which a portion of the lens is not in contact with the second end of the shroud. |
| US11287116B2 |
Hanging support bracket
Aspects of the present disclosure may involve a support bracket that can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion may define a first width. The first width can be about the same dimension as a first flange width of a first type of I-beam. A clamp may be positioned within the first portion to fasten the support bracket to the first flange. The support bracket may include a second portion that may define a second width. The second width may be about the same dimension as a second flange width of a second type of I-beam. The clamp may be positioned within the second portion to fasten the support bracket to the second flange. A mounting platform may extend from the support bracket. The mounting platform may include a mounting member for securing a pole. The support bracket may include a hook where the support bracket may be hung from the first type of I-beam or the second type of I-beam. |
| US11287114B2 |
Lighting device
A lighting device may comprise: a flexible lighting module having a light emitting device; a coupling member arranged on the lower portion of the lighting module; and a bracket comprising a receiving groove in which the lighting module is received and having a coupling hole formed therein such that the coupling member is inserted and coupled thereto. |
| US11287113B2 |
LED board mounting system for a fixture
A light board mounting system includes a fixture frame having a planar surface and a plurality of alternating bosses disposed along a length of the fixture frame. The system also includes a light board having a first side and a second side, a plurality of lights disposed along a length of the light board on the first side, and a pair of electrical contacts coupled to the plurality of lights and mounted to the second side of the light board and extending away from the second side. In addition, the light board mounting system includes a first edge and opposing second edge of the light board secured to the planar surface of the fixture frame between the plurality of alternating bosses, the second side of the light board being adjacent to the planar surface of the fixture frame and the pair of electrical contacts extending through the planar surface. |
| US11287111B2 |
Spring loaded lens retainers
A luminaire includes a body, with first and second surfaces that define an elongate interior cavity between the first and second surfaces, the elongate interior cavity being sized to receive one or more elongate light sources; an elongate lens that is removably securable to the body to at least partially cover the elongate interior cavity; and at least one lens retainer disposed at a first end of the elongate interior cavity, where the lens retainer includes a frame including a first frame end and a second frame end, at least a first spring lever disposed between the first and second frame ends, where the at least first spring lever is biased towards a second end of the elongate interior cavity that is opposite the first end of the elongate interior cavity; where the elongate lens is snugly retainable on the body using the bias provided by the spring lever. |
| US11287110B2 |
Tooless optic couplings for luminaires
Optic couplings, including optic retention rings, are described herein that require reduced tooling or no tooling for optic installation on luminaires. Briefly, a retention ring for coupling an optic to a luminaire comprises radial alignment assemblies comprising a base, and a protrusion extending from a surface of the base for engaging a coupling assembly of the optic. At least one radial locking assembly is offset from the radial alignment assemblies, the radial locking assembly comprising a vertical protrusion for engaging an aperture of the optic coupling assembly and locking rotation of the optic relative to the radial alignment assemblies. |
| US11287109B2 |
Illumination apparatus
An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array. |
| US11287108B1 |
Lamp with adjustable focus and color temperature
A lamp includes a heat radiating housing, an LED terminal seat mounted in the heat radiating housing, an LED light mounted in the LED terminal seat, a positioning seat mounted on the LED terminal seat, a mounting seat mounted on the positioning seat, a focus adjusting seat mounted on the positioning seat and corresponding to the mounting seat, and a lens mounted in the mounting seat. The positioning seat has an inner face provided with two guide grooves extending in a spiral direction. The focus adjusting seat is provided with two directing slots. The mounting seat has an outer face provided with two guide pins locked in the two directing slots. The two guide pins are slidably mounted in the two guide grooves. |
| US11287107B2 |
Optical wavelength conversion device
An optical wavelength conversion device includes an optical wavelength conversion member configured to convert the wavelength of incident light; a heat dissipation member which is more excellent in heat dissipation than the optical wavelength conversion member; and a joint portion which joins the optical wavelength conversion member and the heat dissipation member together. The optical wavelength conversion member includes a plate-shaped ceramic fluorescent body and a reflecting film disposed on a heat dissipation member-side surface of the ceramic fluorescent body. The joint portion has a thermal conductivity of 120 W/mK or more. The joint portion has a melting point of 240° C. or higher. |
| US11287106B1 |
Backlight module
A backlight module includes a base plate, a plurality of light-emitting elements and a plurality of lenses. The light-emitting elements are disposed on the base plate. The lenses are disposed on the base plate and respectively correspond to the light-emitting elements. Each of the lenses has a side surface and a plurality of diffusing portions. The diffusing portions are located on the side surface. At least one of the diffusing portions of each of the lenses is located between adjacent two of the corresponding lenses. |
| US11287103B2 |
Low wattage balloon work light
A low wattage balloon work light includes an illumination unit with a light-emitting diode (LED) light bank in the range of 30 watts to 300 watts, an inflatable balloon, and a power cord to power the low wattage balloon work light. |
| US11287101B2 |
Quasi-sparse optical illumination
In described examples, a DMD includes micromirrors. A first light source generates a first beam profile illuminating a first set of micromirrors of the DMD. A second light source generates a second beam profile illuminating a second set of micromirrors of the DMD. The first and second beam profiles partially overlap on at least some micromirrors of the DMD. The first light source is source-modulated independently of the second light source for adjusting power and brightness in response to a sensed driving condition. The micromirrors of the DMD are modulated in response to the sensed driving condition. |
| US11287097B1 |
Snap fit self-locating fastener
A fastener comprising: a fastener body comprising: a connection body that is movable within the fastener body between a locked position and a locking position to connect to assembly parts together and an alignment tab that is separate from and movable relative to the connection body and is movable within the fastener body and is configured to bias the fastener against one or more of the assembly parts so that the fastener is configured to self-align itself relative to the assembly parts, configured to align the assembly parts relative to one another, or both. |
| US11287095B2 |
Lighting system for an aircraft
Lighting system for an aircraft, comprising at least one optical acquisition device, at least one long-range headlight each comprising at least one light source (3a,3b), closed-loop control means (4), and a means (5) for controlling the light sources (3a,3b) as a function of the data received from the optical acquisition device and from a data network of the aircraft in such a manner that the lighting system produces at least one beam for adaptive illumination with respect to the flight and taxi phases of the aircraft so as to illuminate at least one predefined region of the space around the aircraft. |
| US11287090B2 |
Circadian-friendly LED light source
Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80. |
| US11287089B1 |
Process for fueling of vehicle tanks with compressed hydrogen comprising heat exchange of the compressed hydrogen with chilled ammonia
The invention relates to a process for fueling of vehicle tanks with compressed hydrogen comprising splitting ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen in an ammonia cracking unit, compressing the hydrogen from the ammonia cracking unit, and dispensing the compressed hydrogen to the vehicle tanks in a hydrogen fueling unit comprising one or more dispensing units, wherein chilled ammonia is used to cool the compressed hydrogen before being dispensed to the vehicle tanks by heat exchange between the compressed hydrogen and the chilled ammonia so that the chilled ammonia is heated, and transferring the heated ammonia to the ammonia cracking unit. |
| US11287088B1 |
Heating of evacuation systems
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for controlling the temperature of inflatable evacuation systems. Specific examples provide a system that heats at least one portion of an inflation system of the evacuation system in order to regulate the temperature of the inflation gas. |
| US11287083B2 |
Information handling system display swivel arm
An information handling system display swivel arm rotates about two axes with selectable amounts of rotation. The swivel arm couples to an anchor and a display support with a tool-less swivel coupling device having a member inserted into a housing and rotationally coupled in place by first and second pins that engage first and second slots of the member. The first slot is disposed around the circumference of the member to support substantially 360 degrees of rotation of the member in the housing. The second slot is disposed only part of the way around the circumference of the member to support partial rotation, such as 180 degrees. Removal of both pins from the member allows withdrawal of the member from the housing to disassemble the swivel arm. |
| US11287081B2 |
Rotation mechanism with sliding joint
Rotation mechanisms for rotating a payload in two, first and second degrees of freedom (DOF), comprising a static base, a first rotation arm coupled mechanically to the static base through a first rotation joint and used for rotating the payload relative to the static base around a first rotation axis that passes through the first rotation joint, a second rotation arm coupled mechanically to the static base through a second rotation joint and used for rotating the payload relative to the static base around a second rotation axis that passes through the second rotation joint, and a follower member rigidly coupled to the payload and arranged to keep a constant distance from the second rotation arm, wherein the rotation of the first arm rotates the payload around the first DOF and the rotation of the second arm rotate the payload around the second DOF. |
| US11287079B2 |
Self-healing barrier films for vacuum insulation panels
A self-healing vacuum insulation panel and a method of manufacture are provided. The vacuum insulation panel includes a self-healing, multi-layer barrier film including a separator between a curing agent and a curable resin. Upon damage to the separator, the curing agent penetrates the separator due to a pressure differential across the barrier film and reacts with the curable resin to seal any cuts or punctures. The curing agent and the curable resin can be selected to have long term stability and a short reaction time with no need for external stimuli. As a result, the multi-layer barrier film can retain the internal vacuum and maintain a desirably low thermal conductivity using low-cost, commercially available epoxies and curing agents. |
| US11287074B2 |
Device and method for repairing pipe leakage
A device for repairing pipe leakage takes the form of a short section of PVC pipe with fittings. The pipe is ideally a 1′-2′ section fashioned into a U-bend with a substantially semi-circular bend and two arms, and the fittings take the form of an elbow joint glued onto each arm. The arms are ideally offset up to 5° from parallel. A method of repairing cracked PVC piping using the device involves cutting out a 4″-6″ section of piping, gluing the exposed ends of the broken piping as well as the elbow joints, squeezing the U-bend, positioning the squeezed device into the gap in broken piping, and releasing the U-bend to fit the elbow joints over the exposed ends of broken piping. The device has no vulnerable moving parts or O-rings, and it obviates the need to remove entire pipes. |
| US11287072B2 |
Lightweight sealing gasket for low pressure and non-pressure applications
A pipe sealing gasket is shown which is designed to be received within a raceway provided within the female, belled end of a section of plastic pipe which is assembled with a mating male pipe end to form a plastic pipe joint. The gasket is made up of a hard plastic band having an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface, and two separated elastomer portions. A first of the separated elastomer portions forms an outer ring which circumscribes the outer circumferential surface of the hard plastic band. The second of the separated elastomer portions forms an inner lip which circumscribes the inner circumferential surface of the hard plastic band. The two separate elastomer portions are connected during the gasket molding operation by a series of spaced ribs which form a continuous body of elastomer connecting the first and second separated elastomer portions at spaced intervals. |
| US11287069B2 |
Method for connecting a hose with a pipe socket by a pressure sleeve; pipe socket, pressure sleeve and combination of the two
A method for connecting a hose with a tubular coupling with a pressure sleeve. The pressure sleeve is crimped at least at two sites separate from one another in the axial direction such that at least two crimp bands extending in the circumferential direction are developed, wherein each crimp band completely caps at least one peripheral groove that is developed on the inner surface of the pressure sleeve. Also disclosed is a method for connecting a hose with a tubular coupling with a pressure sleeve that is crimped at least at three sites separate from one another in the axial direction such that at least three crimp bands extending in the circumferential direction are developed, wherein at least one crimp band completely caps at least one peripheral groove that is developed on the inner surface of the pressure sleeve. Tubular couplings, pressure sleeves and combinations are also provided. |
| US11287067B2 |
Ferrule coupling for joining ducts together
An apparatus comprising an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule comprises a plurality of engagement sections that define a plurality of gaps between the plurality of engagement sections. The outer ferrule is disposed around at least a portion of the inner ferrule. The outer ferrule comprises an engagement area mechanically joined to the plurality of engagement sections to join the inner ferrule to the outer ferrule. |
| US11287065B2 |
Manufacturing of parallel wire cable
A preassembled parallel wire cable creates a random cast of loops. Any of the random cast of loops is hung for transport, thus eliminating costly and time-consuming coiling and reeling operations. |
| US11287064B2 |
Home appliance having an anti-rotational housing for a gas supply orifice holder
A home cooking appliance includes a cooking compartment, a gas burner tube in the cooking compartment, a gas supply orifice holder coupled to a gas supply line at a first end and having a gas supply orifice at a second end. The gas supply orifice is configured to inject gas from the gas supply line into the gas burner tube. The home cooking appliance further includes an anti-rotational housing fixing a position of the gas supply orifice holder with respect to the gas burner tube. |
| US11287061B1 |
Underground gas line protection and method to use
The present invention is an underground gas line protective barrier to help prevent damage by common excavation. The core components of the invention include a protective barrier, warning text on the protective barrier, and a locatable wire, which is commonly referred to as a tracer wire, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: a woven protection barrier with warning text and a locatable wire positioned beside the barrier but attached to the protective barrier. The protective barrier is placed directly on the underground line with the tracer wire to the side of the protective barrier. With respect to the associated method, in order to carry out the method the following core steps are followed: unroll the product directly over the gas line, apply dirt on the product as needed to hold it in place, and continue with normal backfill procedure to cover the device. |
| US11287059B2 |
Fluid flow control devices and systems, and methods of flowing fluids therethrough
Fluid flow control devices comprise a cylindrical body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a sidewall. The cylindrical body has a first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and a second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels. |
| US11287058B2 |
Valve removal method of fluid pipeline structure, fluid pipeline structure, and valve device
A valve removal method of a fluid pipeline structure, which removes an unnecessary portion of a valve device from a connection port portion side of a pipe without flow disruption in the fluid pipeline structure that detachably includes the valve device including a valve body, which is openable and closeable from a direction intersecting a flow path axis of a connection port portion, on the connection port portion side of the pipe connected to a fluid piping system includes a valve body fixing step of fixing the valve body at a closed valve position to the connection port portion side in a sealed manner; and a valve component removing step of removing other unnecessary valve components of the valve device in a state where the valve body which is fixed in a sealed manner is left on the connection port portion side. |
| US11287057B2 |
Y-globe valve assembly with integrated pressure relief passageway
A Y-globe valve assembly includes a valve body having a neck portion defining a chamber with a circumferential wall and an integrated pressure relief passageway formed in the circumferential wall and communicating between the chamber and a flow passageway downstream of a valve port. A valve includes a core having an outer surface spaced radially inwardly from the circumferential wall of the valve body so as to define an annular space therebetween. The pressure relief passageway is in fluid communication between the annular space and the flow passageway upstream of the valve port when the valve is in at least the open position. |
| US11287056B2 |
Valve fitting
A fitting prevents the unintentional flow of flowable material out of a container through a valve. The valve comprises a housing, a flow control element rotatable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and an actuator for moving the flow control element, wherein the fitting is adapted for insertion into the housing which in use locks the flow control element in a closed configuration by preventing rotation of the flow control element. |
| US11287053B1 |
Pressing-controlled mixing valve core with through flow control type on the top
Disclosed is a pressing-controlled mixing valve core with through flow control type on the top, having a shell body, a rotational inner shell, a water guide base, fixed and moving ceramic chips, a flow adjustment top seat and a pressing-controlled lifting actuator. By changing the rotation angle of the moving ceramic chip, its mixed water adjustment hole has different communication states to the guide holes of the fixed ceramic chip, so as to adjust the mixture state of the inlet water flow. Through a pressing action by the user, the water control rod head on the lifting shaft of the actuator will have rising and descending positions inside the vertical through hole and through flow passage of the flow adjustment top seat, so as to change the sectional area of the water flow in the through flow passage and adjust the output water flow of the pressing-controlled mixing valve core. |
| US11287049B1 |
Unibody components for high-pressure valves
A high-pressure valve assembly includes a valve body, a unibody choke valve stem, and a unibody choke valve seat having surface hardened wear surfaces formed thereon. The wear surfaces formed are interacting wear surfaces, as with tribological applications. The wear surfaces are hardened using a boronization process or a thermal spray application process. The boronization process is performed using discrete parameters to obtain one of a minimum depth of deposited boronization elements and a desired measured surface hardness value. |
| US11287043B2 |
High clearance seal assembly
A seal assembly includes a seal disposed about a shaft and having an annular body with a radial sealing surface and an inner circumferential sealing surface engageable with the shaft. A housing is disposed about the shaft and has a first inner circumferential surface defining a first annular chamber about the shaft, the seal being disposed within the first annular chamber, a second inner circumferential surface spaced radially inwardly from the first inner circumferential surface and spaced from the outer surface of the shaft by a radial clearance so as to define a second annular chamber. A radial seal contact surface extends between the first and second inner circumferential surfaces and is sealingly engageable by the sealing surface of the seal to prevent flow between the two chambers, and circumferential pressure groove(s) are formed in the seal contact surface and are fluidly coupled with the first chamber. |
| US11287042B2 |
Sealing apparatus
A sealing apparatus which seals an annular gap of a hole into which a shaft is to be inserted, includes a sealing apparatus body to be fitted into the hole, and a slinger to be attached to the shaft. The sealing apparatus body includes a reinforcing ring annular around an axis line, and an elastic body portion attached to the reinforcing ring and annular around the axis line. The slinger includes a flange portion extending toward an outer periphery side and annular around the axis line. The elastic body portion includes an end-face lip extending on one side in an axis line direction, contacting the flange portion from another side in the axis line direction, and annular around the axis line. At least one groove is formed on the other side of the flange portion, and a plurality of projections are formed side by side in a circumferential direction on an inner periphery surface of the end-face lip extending in a spiral manner in a rotation direction of the shaft from the other side to the one side and being formed on an inner periphery side of a slinger contact portion of the end-face lip. |
| US11287040B2 |
Extrusion resistant gasket
An extrusion resistant gasket may have a metallic core having a first side and a second side. The metallic core may have a plurality of alternating domes and valleys integrally formed therein. The domes and valleys do not have perforations through the core. The gasket may also have a non-metallic facing material on at least one of the sides of the metallic core. The facing material may have a contact surface and an inner surface. The domes or valleys do not extend through the contact surface. |
| US11287038B2 |
Joining support jig
A joining support jig includes: a cylinder support for supporting a cylinder; an annular body support for supporting an annular body; and a plurality of movable members that can approach or separate from the cylinder. Each of the plurality of movable members extends from the cylinder side to the annular body side and across an abutment surface between the cylinder and the annular body in the thickness direction of the movable member. Further, the movable members are each formed with a gas supply groove that is depressed in the direction away from the cylinder and has an opening opposing the abutment surface. |
| US11287037B2 |
Device for blocking a transmission
The present invention relates to a device for blocking a transmission comprising an actuation mechanism, which is arranged inside the transmission in an at least partially oil-filled transmission chamber, and a drive of the actuation mechanism, wherein the drive is arranged outside of the at least partially oil-filled transmission chamber. |
| US11287035B2 |
Shift range control apparatus
A rotational angle sensor detects the rotational position of a motor and outputs a motor rotational angle signal corresponding to the rotational position of the motor. An output shaft sensor detects a change in the magnetic field of a target that rotates integrally with an output shaft to which the rotation of the motor is transmitted, and outputs an output shaft signal according to the rotational position of the output shaft. A shift range control unit includes a motor control unit. |
| US11287034B2 |
Lockup control device and lockup control method for vehicle power transmission device
Provided is a lockup control device and a lockup control method for a vehicle power transmission device provided with a fluid transmission device including a lockup clutch. The lockup clutch is controlled to perform slip-engagement such that a differential rotation between an input-side rotating member and an output-side rotating member of the fluid transmission device is a target differential rotation set in advance, and the target differential rotation is corrected based on transition of a heat accumulation amount applied to friction members of the lockup clutch. |
| US11287032B2 |
Gear stage choosing apparatus, gear stage choosing method, and simulation apparatus
A gear stage choosing apparatus that chooses a gear stage of a stepped transmission of a vehicle includes a storage unit configured to store a shift map containing a relationship between vehicle speed and gear stage, a determination unit configured to determine a gear stage associated with an estimated vehicle speed after a lapse of a first period of time from current time based on the shift map, an evaluation unit configured to evaluate fuel efficiency in some gear stages, including the determined gear stage and one or more gear stages higher or lower in less than or equal to a specific number of gear steps than the determined gear stage, of multiple gear stages, and a choosing unit configured to choose a gear stage selected from among the some gear stages based on the fuel efficiency as a gear stage to which a current gear stage is changed. |
| US11287028B2 |
Assembly for securing the axial position of a sun gear of a planetary gearing stage on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine, and use of such an assembly
An assembly secures the axial position of a sun gear of a planetary gearing stage on a rotor shaft of an electrical machine. The sun gear has an end section that is stepped radially outward on the inner diameter and is axially secured on the rotor shaft by means of at least one securing ring. At least one securing element is provided to secure against the centrifugal forces acting on the securing ring during rotation of the rotor shaft. The securing element is inserted into the end section on the sun gear and is at least partially pushed over the securing ring and radially secures the same. |
| US11287026B2 |
Lubricating device of power transmitting system
A lubricating device of a power transmitting system including a power transmitting mechanism. The lubricating device includes: an oil reservoir; an oil pump; an oil catcher provided to receive a portion of the oil delivered from the oil pump; and an oil piping assembly through which the oil delivered from the oil pump flows to be delivered to each of the at least one lubricated portion. The oil piping assembly has a first oil delivery nozzle from which the oil is delivered to each lubricated portion, and a second oil delivery nozzle from which the portion of the oil delivered from the oil pump flows into the oil catcher. The second oil delivery nozzle has a length larger than that of the first oil delivery nozzle. |
| US11287017B2 |
Transmission for a motor vehicle, motor vehicle powertrain, and method for operating a transmission
A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), two planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM1), different operating modes are implementable. A drive train for a motor vehicle with the transmission (G) and a method for the transmission (G) are also provided. |
| US11287005B2 |
Hourglass type air spring assembly
An hourglass type air spring assembly includes an upper cover plate, an air bag, an upper end plate and a lower end plate. An outer periphery of the upper cover plate is connected with an outer periphery of the upper end plate through the air bag. A low-position hourglass elastomer and a high-position elastomer which are integrally formed are connected with each other between the upper end plate and the lower end plate. An annular notch is formed between the low-position hourglass elastomer and the high-position elastomer, and an annular rigid partition plate matched with the annular notch is arranged in the annular notch. |
| US11287000B2 |
Vehicular disc brake
This vehicular disc brake in which a pad spring can be preferably attached while a caliper body is downsized and lightened, is provided with: a turn-in side pad spring provided with a turn-in side resilient portion a that is attached on a disc turn-in side relative to a friction pad accommodating portion of a bridge portion and that biases a friction pad to a disc radial inner side and a disc turn-out side, and a turn-in side retainer portion laid on a turn-in side torque reception stepped portion m; and a turn-out side pad spring provided with a turn-out side resilient portion that is attached on a disc turn-out side relative to the friction pad accommodating portion of the bridge portion 3c and that biases the friction pad to the disc radial inner side, and a turn-out side retainer portion laid on a turn-out side torque reception stepped portion. |
| US11286996B2 |
Electro-dynamic coupling and control assembly and switchable linear actuator device for use therein
An electro-dynamic coupling and control assembly and a switchable linear actuator device are provided. The assembly has first and second coupling members each of which is supported for rotation about a common rotational axis and at least one locking member for selectively mechanically coupling the coupling members together. The device includes a stator structure including at least one electromagnetic source and a translator structure configured to be coupled to the second coupling member to rotate therewith. The translator structure includes at least one plunger which is elastically deformable in an axial direction to provide the device with compliance. Each plunger has a free end portion configured to move within a passage to engage and actuate a locking member within a pocket in the second coupling member. |
| US11286995B1 |
Dual-acting piston hydraulic clutch assembly
A hydraulic clutch assembly includes a housing defining an internal cavity, a shaft, a clutch pack, a piston and a cylinder. The shaft extends within the internal cavity along a rotation axis for a rotatable member. The clutch pack includes interleaved plates and discs which are configured to rotationally couple the rotatable member to the shaft. The piston may be disposed within the internal cavity of the housing. The piston includes a first piston region and a second piston region. The first piston region is configured to engage the clutch pack while the second piston region is spaced radially from the first piston region. The piston may be arranged within the housing to define a first pressure chamber between the piston and the housing. The cylinder may be disposed within the internal cavity of the housing and may include a hollow interior for receiving the second piston region. The second piston region and the cylinder may define a second pressure chamber. |
| US11286992B2 |
Sealing boot for sealing a joint of front differentials
A sealing boot for sealing a joint of 8 & 8¼ front differentials, where the sealing boot comprises a first sealing boot section having a first cylindrical inside surface. The first sealing boot section is adapted for being tightly fitted to a shoulder section of an end portion of a differential output shaft protruding a housing of the 8 & 8¼ front differential. The shoulder section is disposed between a male spline and the housing. A second sealing boot section has a second cylindrical inside surface. The second sealing boot section is adapted for being tightly fitted to an outside surface section of an end portion of a CV axle shaft having a female spline disposed therein. The female spline being adapted for being engaged with the male spline of the differential output shaft. The sealing boot forms a sealed enclosure between the first cylindrical inside surface and the second cylindrical inside surface. |
| US11286986B2 |
Split bearing, assembly, and method of making and using the same
A bearing including a bearing sidewall including a first circumferential end including an apex region, and a second circumferential end including a nadir region, where the first circumferential end and the second circumferential end are adapted to contact each other to form an interface, where at least one of the apex region or the nadir region includes a void to prevent contact between the apex region of the first circumferential end and the nadir region of the second circumferential end, where the bearing sidewall includes a substrate and a low friction material, and where at least one of the first circumferential end or the second circumferential end comprises an end face that is free of low friction material. |
| US11286985B2 |
Polycrystalline diamond bearings for rotating machinery with compliance
Methods and apparatus for providing compliance in bearings of rotating machinery are provided. The rotating machinery may include a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. Compliant bearing assemblies may interface engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond bearing elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a metal that contains diamond solvent-catalyst. |
| US11286981B2 |
Flanged bearing outer ring unit
A flanged bearing outer ring unit includes an outer ring formed from metal and having a sliding interface and a polymeric flange attached to the sliding interface by overmolding and/or injection molding, and, optionally including an embedded metal or organo-sheet reinforcement. Also a method and a molding form for forming the flanged bearing outer ring unit. |
| US11286976B2 |
Axially hyperstatic system softener
An axially hyperstatic system softener for a transmission comprising a static component and a rotatable component mounted to each other by a double ball bearing having an outer race and an inner race includes first and second biasing elements in a rigid sleeve with the outer race disposed between the first and second biasing elements. The rotatable component includes two shafts splined together with the static component mounted to one of the shafts by the bearing double ball bearing. A shim between one of the biasing elements and the sleeve enables tuning the softener. |
| US11286975B2 |
Ball stud and method of manufacturing a ball stud
A ball joint includes a carrier part and a hollow ball which is a component separate from the carrier part and is fixed on the carrier part. |
| US11286971B2 |
System and tool for wireless retrieval of measured component data
A system for remotely retrieving sensed conditions at one or more building components. The building components are remote or numerous so that a wireless collection of the sensed conditions provides a significant benefit to a builder or building operator. A remote transceiver sends a wireless signal to a building component. The building component includes an onboard transceiver. At least some of the energy from the transmitted wireless signal is received by the onboard transceiver, sent to a storage device, and stored therein. The stored energy is used to operate a sensor for sensing an onboard condition. The onboard condition is then wirelessly transmitted by the onboard transceiver back to the remote transceiver to be displayed. |
| US11286970B2 |
Corner connection for support elements of a cableway cabin
A corner connection is provided between support elements of a cableway cabin. The corner connection has a support element (1), designed as an elongated strut having a hollow end (2), and an angled connecting element (3) having a connecting piece (4). The connecting piece (4) is insertable into the hollow end (2) of the support element (1) in a form-fitting manner. An inner shape of the hollow end (2) and an outer shape of the connecting piece (4) have an angular design. At least two oppositely situated surfaces of the hollow end (2) and the connecting piece (4) are provided in a form-fitting manner in such a way that a gap (14, 14′) remains between the inner surface (10, 10′) of the hollow end (2) and the outer surface (9, 9′) of the connecting piece (4), wherein an adhesive material is provided in the gap (14, 14′). |
| US11286968B1 |
Anchoring device
An anchoring device includes a track bar, a restricting member, and a locking device, wherein the track bar has a receiving groove. The restricting member is put into the receiving groove through open ends of the receiving groove. A width between a section of walls of the receiving groove and a width of a portion of the restricting member is greater than a width of a mouth of the receiving groove. The locking device includes a main body wherein a locking portion is disposed on the main body and is manipulatable to move between a first position and a second position. The main body slidably fits around the track bar. When the locking portion in the second position, the main body could slide to fit a flange of a fixture. After that, returns the locking portion back to the first position to fix the main body on the track bar. |
| US11286962B2 |
Flow control valve and hydraulic machine including the same
A flow control valve includes a valve body having an inner circumferential surface defining a longitudinal bore to which first and second fluid passages are connected. A spool is slidably inserted into the bore to allow a flow of fluid from the first to second fluid passage. A valve regulates a flow rate of fluid flowing through the first fluid passage. A first seat surface is defined between an area in which the first fluid passage is connected to the bore and an area in which the second fluid passage is connected to the bore. When the flow of fluid from the first to second fluid passage is initiated, an area of a gap between the first seat surface and the spool on a plane taken in a transverse direction is 5%˜50%, preferably 10%˜20% of an area of an opening defined by the first seat surface. |
| US11286961B2 |
Actuator device and method for operating such an actuator device
The invention provides an actuator device, which has: an output element, which is acted on by a fluid and as a result is movable into a holding position; two solid-state actuators, which are able to be activated alternately; a coupling element common to the solid-state actuators; a discharge duct, via which the fluid is able to be discharged from the output element; and at least one valve element, which is adjustable between a blocking closed state and an open state, in which the valve element allows the fluid to be discharged from the output element via the discharge duct and allows the output element to move from the holding position into at least one yielding position, wherein the valve element is actuable, via the coupling element of the respective solid-state actuator, by the respective activation of the solid-state actuator and is able to be moved into the closed state. |
| US11286955B2 |
Ducted fan with fan casing defining an over-rotor cavity
A ducted fan is provided including a fan casing surrounding a plurality of fan blades mounted to a rotating drive shaft. The plurality of blades define a tip stagger angle of greater than 68 degrees and the fan casing defines an annular recess defined by an inner wall of the fan casing, the annular recess extending about the circumferential direction proximate a blade tip of each of the plurality of blades. The annular recess may define an average recess depth greater than 10 percent of the tip chord length. The annular recess may also define a length ratio equal to a recess length over the tip axial chord length that is greater than 1.5. |
| US11286949B2 |
Waterproof blower fan
A waterproof blower includes a casing and at least four drain holes placed along a circumferential direction of the casing in the outer peripheral wall portion, in the first side wall portion, or in the second side wall portion of the casing. The at least four drain holes communicate with the inside and the outside of the casing. The at least four drain holes each have an opening on an inner side of the casing. The openings of adjacent two drain holes of the drain holes as viewed in a direction of a rotation axis of the impeller are placed at positions where a straight line as a chord linking portions, which are located on the outermost peripheral side of the casing, of opening edges at the shortest distance hardly intersects with the impeller. |
| US11286946B2 |
Wind wheel and fan comprising the same
A wind wheel including a plurality of blades and a hub. The plurality of blades each includes an inner edge, an outer edge, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. In a top view of the orthographic projection of the wind wheel, the maximum distance between the center O of the hub and the outer edge of the plurality of blades refers to the outer diameter R; the distance between the center O and the cross point A1 of the inner edge and the leading edge is named R1; the outer edge is connected to the leading edge via an arc; the distance between the center O and a joint A2 of the arc and the leading edge is named R2; and the distances R1, R2, and the outer diameter R satisfy the following conditions: 0.35R≤R1≤0.45R; 0.8R≤R2≤0.9R. |
| US11286945B2 |
Turbofan and method of manufacturing turbofan
A fan main body member of a turbofan has multiple blades disposed around a fan axial center, a shroud ring which is coupled to each of the multiple blades, and a fan hub portion which is coupled to each of the multiple blades on a side opposite from the shroud ring. An other end side plate of the turbofan is fitted to the radially outer side of the fan hub portion and joined to an other side blade end portions of each of the multiple blades. In addition, an outer diameter of the fan hub portion is smaller than an inner diameter of the shroud ring. In addition, the multiple blades, the shroud ring, and the fan hub portion are integrally formed. |
| US11286940B2 |
Pump device
A pump device is provided. In the pump device, a bottom portion of a case body with a suction port formed therein is provided with a through-hole through which a fluid sucked through the suction port passes, and the case body is provided with a shaft holding portion holding the lower end of the fixed shaft and a plurality of connection portions disposed with a space interposed therebetween in the circumferential direction of the rotor so as to surround the through-hole and connecting the shaft holding portion and the bottom portion. The upper end side of the connection portion is provided with a protrusion protruding upward beyond the upper end surface of the shaft holding portion, and at least one of the protrusions is a rotation preventing portion that prevents rotation of the thrust bearing in the circumferential direction of the rotor. |
| US11286937B2 |
Electrically driven mobile compressor or pump and method for controlling the maximum current that is taken from a power supply
Electrically driven mobile compressor or pump, comprising at least one compressor element or pump element for supplying a pressurised fluid to a network of consumers of such pressurised fluid; an electric drive motor with a variable speed control coupled to the compressor element or pump element and a controller for the variable speed control of the electric drive motor as a function of the flow rate of compressed gas and/or pressure demanded by the network, and a connection for connection of the compressor or pump to an electricity supply source, and the controller is provided with an algorithm with which the electric current drawn from the supply source can be limited to a set or adjustable maximum value by controlling the speed. |
| US11286929B2 |
Vacuum pump sealing element
A rotary pump, preferably a vacuum pump, featuring: a delivery space including an inlet on a low-pressure side and an outlet on a high-pressure side of the pump; a rotor which is arranged in the delivery space and delivers a fluid from the inlet into the delivery space to the outlet from the delivery space; at least one housing part which delineates the delivery space at least axially; and a drive shaft which is connected in drive terms to the rotor; including at least one sealing element which is connected, secured against shifting and/or rotating, to the drive shaft and/or rotor and forms a radial sealing gap with the housing part. |
| US11286928B2 |
Controlling the gap geometry in an eccentric screw pump
A progressive cavity pump for transporting a liquid containing solids comprises a helical rotor, a stator having an inlet and an outlet, within which the helical rotor is rotatably disposed about a longitudinal axis of the stator, and comprising a helical inner wall corresponding to the helical rotor. The helical rotor comprises a shape tapering down toward the outlet or inlet, and the helical rotor and stator are disposed relative to each other and implemented such that at least one chamber is formed for transporting the liquid, and the chamber is cut off by a constriction. The progressive cavity pump includes an adjusting device for adjusting a relative axial position of the helical rotor and stator, wherein the adjusting device is implemented for expanding the constriction between the helical rotor and stator. |
| US11286924B2 |
Control device of electric oil pump and electric oil pump
A control device is provided for controlling a rotation speed of an electric oil pump, including a motor and a pump mechanism connected to the motor, based on a command value input from a host device. The control device includes: a first calculator calculating a first duty value of current to be output to the motor based on a deviation between the command value and a rotation speed of the motor; a second calculator calculating a second duty value of current to be output to the motor based on a deviation between a current limit value of the motor and a current value of the motor; and a drive current determiner comparing the first duty value calculated by the first calculator and the second duty value calculated by the second calculator, and selecting the lower duty value as a duty value of current that drives the motor. |
| US11286916B2 |
Assembly method for a shape memory alloy actuator arrangement
An SMA actuator arrangement is assembled using a strut element shaped to comprise a sacrificial strut body and crimp tabs held apart by the sacrificial strut body. A SMA wire is laid across the crimp tabs which are folded and pressed to form crimps holding the SMA wire. The crimps are then attached to static and moving parts, after which the sacrificial strut body is removed. The method allows the crimping to be performed without hindrance from the static and moving parts, the sacrificial strut body holding the relative locations of the crimps prior to attachment. |
| US11286909B2 |
Predicting wind turbine noise
A method 400 of predicting tonal noise produced by a wind turbine is disclosed. The method comprises acquiring 410 a first set of vibration data, the first set of vibration data being from a plurality of vibration sensors positioned at different locations about a wind turbine drivetrain when the wind turbine drivetrain is undergoing testing in a test rig; acquiring 420 a second set of vibration data, the second set of vibration data being from a plurality of vibration sensors positioned at different locations about the same or a similar wind turbine drivetrain when located in a wind turbine; acquiring 430 noise data including tonal noise produced by the wind turbine; identifying 440 a vibration sensor of interest using vibration data of the second set of vibration data and the noise data; determining 450, for the identified sensor, a first relationship between vibration data of the first set of vibration data and the second set of vibration data; and determining 460, for the identified vibration sensors, a second relationship between the first set of vibration data and tonal noise produced by a wind turbine based on the first relationship. |
| US11286907B1 |
Wind turbine mountable to a motor vehicle
A wind turbine mountable to a motor vehicle preferably includes a wind blade, a turbine housing, an electrical generator and an electrical power converter. The wind blade preferably includes a plurality of blade elements, a top plate, a bottom plate and a support shaft. The turbine housing includes a turbine base plate, a turbine top plate and a peripheral side wall. A top shaft rotary bearing is retained in the turbine top plate. The electrical generator includes a generator rotor and a generator stator. The generator rotor is retained in the base plate. The bottom shaft thrust bearing is retained in the turbine base plate. The generator stator is mounted to the turbine base plate. The electrical leads of the generator stator are connected to an input of the electrical power converter. The electrical power converter converts the 120 volt AC signal to a suitable DC voltage. |
| US11286902B2 |
Wave-energy extraction
A wave energy extractor such as a wave energy converter (WEC) or wave energy dissipater has a floating body with a channel at the fore or aft end, the channel having a sloping base, side walls, in some embodiments an end wall, and an opening for receiving waves. Resonance effects enhance the energy extracted from the waves and transferred to the floating body. Embodiments include WECs such as hinged raft WECs and heaving buoy WECs. The channels may also be fitted to a floating breakwater. |
| US11286901B2 |
Floating plate type marine refrigerated container system capable of generating electricity by using wave energy
A floating plate type marine refrigerated container system capable of generating electricity by using wave energy that relates to ocean energy, including a machine room, retractable pipes, vertical rise-fall pipes, vertical connecting rods, floating plates, controllers, a rising-falling control button, an indicator light, push-pull handles, grooves, fixed supports, generator sets, wires, a storage battery, a connecting block, a machine room door, a heat dissipation window, sliding areas, a movable plate, a displacement sensor, hinges, sliding shafts, sliding groove groups and the electrical equipment of the refrigerated container. The wave energy in the vertically moving waves is collected by the floating plate, and converted into electric energy. The electric energy are gathered to the storage battery, and finally supplied to the electrical equipment of the refrigerated container. |
| US11286897B2 |
Control method for ISG of vehicle provided with manual transmission and vehicle of which the control method is applied
A control method of controlling an idle stop-and-go (ISG) function of a vehicle provided with a manual transmission includes: determining, by a controller, whether an ISG function activation condition is satisfied based on vehicle running state information of the vehicle; stopping an engine, by the controller, when the ISG activation condition is satisfied; determining, by the controller, whether a first starting condition in which a shift stage of the manual transmission is a neutral stage is satisfied; determining, by the controller, whether a second starting condition in which a shift stage of the manual transmission is a driving stage is satisfied; and restarting, by the controller, the engine when the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied. The vehicle running state information includes: an operation information of the manual transmission and a clutch pedal, and current and recorded vehicle speeds of the vehicle. |
| US11286896B2 |
Tappet for a fuel pump or for a valve drive
The disclosure proposes a tappet with a housing which is composed of a drive-side and an output-side section. The drive-side section, at its outer end, has a roller and the output-side section, at its outer end, has a contact area for a follower part. The separate sections are axially spaced apart from one another and are connected to one another by a central rod piece. |
| US11286894B2 |
Fuel pump module
A fuel pump module includes a fuel pump, a housing, a filter, a bracket, a lid, a fuel passage, and a pressure regulating valve. The fuel pump supplies a fuel in a fuel tank that defines an opening to an outside of the fuel tank. The housing has a cylindrical shape and supports the fuel pump. The bracket connects the filter to the housing. The lid covers the opening and defines a discharge port through which the fuel is supplied to the outside. The fuel passage connects the fuel pump to the discharge port. The pressure regulating valve has a gravity center inside a space defined by a first virtual cylindrical surface including the housing. A minimum circumscribed circle of both the housing and the filter is smaller than the opening. |
| US11286890B2 |
Valve member and evaporative fuel processing system
A bottom wall portion of a valve member has an annular convex portion projecting from a bottom surface toward a valve seat. A rubber seal member has a flat plate portion in contact with the bottom wall portion, and an annular lip portion formed to project toward the valve seat at a position corresponding to the convex portion in the flat plate portion so as to abut on the valve seat at the time of valve closing. A projecting tip of the lip portion forms an arc-shaped part in the axial cross section of the valve member. A projecting tip of the convex portion forms an arc-shaped part having a curvature radius larger than a curvature radius of the arc-shaped part of the lip portion in the axial cross section of the valve member. |
| US11286888B2 |
Internal combustion engine provided with a water-based operating liquid feeding system having a heating device
An internal combustion engine having an exhaust duct through which pass exhaust gases; and a water-based operating liquid system which includes a tank, and a heating device, which is coupled to the tank and is designed to heat water-based operating liquid. The heating device includes a heating chamber having an inlet opening designed to receive ambient air and that allows heat to be transferred from the walls of the exhaust duct to the air received from the environment and comprises an outlet opening for the heated air; and a heat exchanger, which receives the heated air and is thermally coupled to the tank so as to release part of the heat of the heated air to the water-based operating liquid contained in the tank. |
| US11286887B2 |
Pneumatic circuit breaker based self resetting passive overspeed control valve for turbine pump assembly
A turbine pump assembly has a turbine, a centrifugal pump, a passive electrical speed control system, and a pneumatic circuit breaker. The pneumatic circuit breaker has a plurality of elements that are configured to move to a position blocking an outlet duct of the turbine when a flow velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold. A rocket thrust vector control system is also disclosed. |
| US11286886B2 |
Distributed fuel modules with hydraulic flow circuit breakers and gaseous flow circuit breakers
A distributed fuel module includes a fuel pressure vessel with a gas port and a fuel port, a hydraulic circuit breaker connected to the fuel port, and a gaseous circuit breaker. The gaseous circuit breaker is connected to the gas port, is fluidly coupled to the hydraulic circuit breaker through the fuel pressure vessel, and is cooperatively associated with the gaseous circuit breaker to isolate the fuel pressure vessel from a compressed gas header and a fuel header according to pressure differential within the hydraulic circuit breaker and pressure differential within the gaseous circuit breaker. Power modules and methods of controlling fuel flow in fuel modules are also described. |
| US11286884B2 |
Combustion section and fuel injector assembly for a heat engine
Embodiments of a combustion section including a fuel injector assembly are provided. The combustion section includes the fuel injector assembly coupled to an outer casing and a liner assembly. The fuel injector assembly includes a body defining a first inlet opening and a second inlet opening spaced apart from one another along a first direction. The body further defines a fuel-oxidizer mixing passage therewithin extended along a second direction at least partially orthogonal to the first direction. The first inlet opening and the second inlet opening are each in fluid communication with the fuel-oxidizer mixing passage. The body defines an outlet opening at the fuel-oxidizer mixing passage at a distal end relative to the first inlet opening and the second inlet opening. The first inlet opening and the second inlet opening are each configured to admit a flow of oxidizer to the fuel-oxidizer mixing passage. The fuel-oxidizer mixing passage is configured to provide a flow of fuel-oxidizer mixture to a combustion chamber via the outlet opening. |
| US11286882B2 |
Exhaust casing for a gas turbine engine
An exhaust casing for a gas turbine engine comprises a shroud configured to surround an exhaust cone, and a heat shield attached to the shroud. The heat shield has a first end and a second end axially spaced apart from each other. A gap is defined radially between the shroud and the heat shield. The gap is configured to enclose at least a portion of an interface defined between at least one strut and the shroud. The exhaust casing is configured to surround the exhaust cone and configured to be connected to the exhaust cone via the at least one strut. |
| US11286881B2 |
Gas turbine engine with reversible heat exchanger
A gas turbine engine system includes a gas turbine engine having a fan bypass duct, a heat exchanger system, and a flow transfer unit configured to selectively allow or preclude flow between the fan bypass duct and the heat exchanger system. A controller is coupled to and configured to vary the state of one or more of a fan exit nozzle, a heat exchanger exit nozzle, and a flow control valve controlling flow between the fan bypass duct and the heat exchanger system. |
| US11286879B2 |
Target door reverser wit h non-parallel hinge lines
The present disclosure provides a thrust reverser comprising a stationary structure defining an annular body with a centerline, a first reverser door pivotally coupled to the stationary structure by a pair of first reverser door hinges, a first reverser door hinge axis extending through the first reverser door hinges and positioned at a first angle relative to a centerline, and a second reverser door pivotally coupled to the stationary structure by a pair of second reverser door hinges, a second hinge line axis extending through the second reverser door hinges and positioned at a second angle relative to the centerline. |
| US11286873B2 |
Control device
A control device includes a drive unit configured to supply electric power to a fuel injection valve to perform valve open drive to supply fuel to a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine; and a correction unit configured to correct a fuel injection amount of the fuel injection valve. The correction unit is configured to learn the fuel injection amount of the fuel injection valve when NOx purge is performed to reduce and purify the NOx occlusion catalyst. |
| US11286868B2 |
Method of compensating fuel for each cylinder of an engine during purging
A method of compensating fuel for each cylinder of an engine during purging may include, compensating a fuel injection time for each cylinder depending on an amount of intake air for each cylinder, an injection pressure of the injector, and an internal pressure of a combustion chamber of the engine; pressurizing a vaporized gas adsorbed into a canister and injecting the pressurized vaporized gas into the intake pipe by operating an active purge pump; and estimating an amount of vaporized gas reaching each combustion chamber and converting the fuel injection time depending on the estimated amount of vaporized gas. |
| US11286867B2 |
Gas turbine engine fuel control system and method
In a fuel control system (10) for a gas turbine engine (1) having a gas generator (4) and a turbine (6) driven by the gas generator (4): a main fuel regulator (12) determines a demand (Wfdem) of fuel flow (Wf) to be introduced in the gas turbine engine (1), based on an input request (PLA); and a first limiter stage (14), operatively coupled to the main fuel regulator (12), causes an adjustment of the fuel flow (Wf) based on engine safety operating limits. The first limiter stage (14) is provided with a Ngdot limiter (20) to cause an adjustment of the fuel flow (Wf) when the gas generator speed rate of change (Ngdot) is determined to overcome acceleration/deceleration scheduled safety limits; the Ngdot limiter (20) implements a predictor (23), to perform a prediction (Wfdot) of the fuel flow rate of change (Wfdot), or fuel flow (Wf), allowing the gas generator speed rate of change (Ngdot) to track a scheduled reference value (Ngdotref). |
| US11286865B2 |
Gas turbine engine with variable pitch fan and variable pitch compressor geometry
A gas turbine engine includes a fan and an engine core that includes a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine. The fan and the compressor include variable pitch geometry. The gas turbine engine further includes a control system configured to adjust the variable pitch geometry of the fan and the compressor to optimize a performance characteristic of the gas turbine engine. |
| US11286862B1 |
Torch injector systems for gas turbine combustors
A combustor system for a gas turbine engine includes a combustor case, a combustor liner disposed within the combustor case and defining a main combustion chamber, a dome defining an upstream end of the main combustion chamber, and at least one torch injector attached to the dome of the main combustion chamber configured to inject combustion gases into the main combustion chamber. Each torch injector includes a torch injector housing defining and surrounding a torch combustion chamber configured to house a combustion reaction, an outlet passage defined by the torch injector housing, an electrothermal ignition source extending at least partially into the torch combustion chamber, and a fuel injector configured to inject fuel into the torch combustion chamber to at least partially impinge on the electrothermal ignition source and generate the combustion gases. The outlet passage directly fluidly connects the torch combustion chamber to the main combustion chamber. |
| US11286860B2 |
Sealing assembly for components penetrating through CMC liner
Combustion sections and sealing systems for fuel ignition assemblies of gas turbine engine combustion sections are provided. For example, a sealing system comprises a ferrule positioned on an outer surface of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) combustor liner an aperture defined in the CMC liner; a sleeve positioned within an adapter of the fuel ignition assembly such that an inner end portion of the sleeve is in contact with the ferrule, the sleeve having an end wall that forms an inner boundary of a cavity defined by the sleeve; and a biasing member positioned within the cavity. The biasing member extends between a bushing and the end wall of the sleeve. The biasing member continuously urges the sleeve into contact with the ferrule to seal the aperture against fluid leakage therethrough. The exemplary sealing system may be part of a fuel ignition assembly of a gas turbine engine combustion section. |
| US11286855B2 |
Systems and methods for operating a turbine engine
A turbine system includes a compressor section, an inlet cooling system coupled upstream of the compressor section and configured to cool ambient air entering the compressor section, and a turbine section coupled in flow communication with the compressor section and including at least one hot gas path component. The system further includes a controller configured to receive feedback parameters indicative of a temperature of the at least one hot gas path component, estimate a remaining life of the at least one hot gas path component based on the received feedback parameters, determine a desired power output of the turbine system based on the estimated remaining life of the at least one hot gas path component and a cooling capacity of the inlet cooling system, and control operation of the turbine system to cause the turbine system to generate the desired power output. |
| US11286852B2 |
Gas turbine engine buffer system
A gas turbine engine includes a buffer system that communicates a buffer cooling air to at least one bearing structure and at least one shaft of the gas turbine engine. The buffer system includes a first bleed air supply and a conditioning device that conditions the first bleed air supply to render the first buffer supply air at an acceptable temperature to pressurize the at least one bearing structure and cool the at least one shaft. |
| US11286849B2 |
Ultrasonic cleaning system and method
A cleaning system and method use an ultrasound probe, a coupling mechanism, and a controller to clean equipment of a vehicle system. The ultrasound probe enters into an engine. The ultrasound probe emits ultrasound pulses and the coupling mechanism provides an ultrasound coupling medium between the ultrasound probe and one or more components of the engine. The controller drives the ultrasound probe to deliver the ultrasound pulse through the coupling medium to a surface of the one or more components of the engine. The ultrasound probe delivers the ultrasound pulse to remove deposits from the one or more components of the engine. |
| US11286848B2 |
Dual axis alternator
An alternator includes an exciter field device generating an exciter magnetic field in a first air gap, an exciter armature device configured to rotate with respect to the exciter magnetic field and impart a first voltage in a first set of coils at the first air gap, a main stator device including a second set of coils, and a rotor field device configured to be energized by the first current in the first set of coils and generate a main magnetic field that imparts a second voltage on the main stator device at a second air gap. The main stator device and the exciter field device lie in on a common plane normal to an axis of rotation, and the exciter armature device is inwardly spaced from the exciter field device, main stator device, and the rotor field device. |
| US11286845B2 |
Method for sequential turbo control
A method for controlling and engine system with a plurality of turbochargers. At least one of the plurality of turbochargers has a turbine valve, a compressor valve, and actuators operable to change the position of the turbine valve. The method comprises controlling the actuator based on the presence of a transient event or a steady state event. During a transient event an engine control module can control the actuators to change the turbine valve to opened and closed positions and the turbine valve to a closed position based on the comparison between a corrected mass flow per turbocharger to a mass flow threshold. |
| US11286844B2 |
Valve assembly for a charging device
The invention relates to a valve assembly (10) for a charging device, in particular for a wastegate of an exhaust gas turbocharger, comprising a spindle (100), a lever arm (110) coupled to the spindle (100), and a valve unit (200). The lever arm (110) has a connecting element (112), designed as at least partially spherical, and the valve unit (200) has an accommodation region (212) with at least one first conical accommodation surface (214) in which the connecting element (112) is arranged. |
| US11286843B2 |
System for fan control
A system for controlling a fan in a vehicle having a heat exchanger may include defining first and second geographic areas and determining a geographic location of the vehicle. A processor may be programmed to send a signal to operate the fan in a first rotational direction to move air through the heat exchanger in a first direction, and to send a signal to the fan to operate it in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to move air through the heat exchanger in a second direction opposite the first direction when a plurality of conditions are met. |
| US11286841B2 |
Prime mover and working machine having the same
A prime mover includes an engine, a fan to generate a cooling airflow around the engine, an air-intake tube to supply outside air to the engine, a connection tube to supply, to the air-intake tube, a blow-by gas generated in the engine, and a wind shielding member to shield the connection tube from the cooling airflow, the wind shielding member being arranged around the connection tube. |
| US11286837B2 |
Control device for internal combustion engine
A control device comprising a first exhaust temperature calculation part calculating a temperature of exhaust flowing into a PM trapping device as a first exhaust temperature, a second exhaust temperature calculation part calculating a temperature of exhaust flowing out from the PM trapping device as a second exhaust temperature, a rate of change over time calculation part calculating a rate of change over time of the first exhaust temperature and a rate of change over time of the second exhaust temperature, and a judgment part judging if the PM trapping device is in a removed state removed from the exhaust passage based on a difference between the rate of change over time of the first exhaust temperature and the rate of change over time of the second exhaust temperature. |
| US11286836B2 |
Method for monitoring an exhaust aftertreatment system of a combustion engine
A method is described for monitoring an exhaust aftertreatment system of a combustion engine, with a pressure difference sensor that captures a first pressure difference between a first sampling point and a second sampling point. A second pressure difference between the second sampling point and the environment is captured. A defect is detected based on the second pressure difference. |
| US11286829B2 |
System and method for controlling the emissions of a spark-ignition internal combustion engine of a motor-vehicle
A system for controlling emissions of a motor-vehicle spark-ignition internal combustion engine includes first and second exhaust gas treatment devices and a secondary air feeding system for feeding secondary air into an exhaust gas conduit, between the first and second exhaust gas treatment devices. The secondary air feeding system is activated only when engine load is greater than a predetermined load value and/or when engine rotational speed is greater than a predetermined speed value. In this condition, an air/fuel ratio of the engine is kept at a value lower than the stoichiometric value, so as to feed the engine with a rich mixture. In one example, an electronic controller is configured for controlling activation of the secondary air feeding system on the basis of a map, as a function of values of the engine load and rotational speed. The map is predetermined depending upon specific characteristics of the engine. |
| US11286827B2 |
System and method for determining reductant delivery performance
A system has a pump and an injector coupled to the pump. The system further comprises a controller coupled to the pump and the injector. The controller is structured to: determine a change of reductant flow relative to a change of pump rate of the pump; and generate a status command indicative of at least one of an under-restricted injector or an over-restricted injector in response to the determination of the change of reductant flow relative to the change of pump rate of the pump. |
| US11286815B2 |
Rotor drum for a turbomachine
A rotor drum for an aircraft turbomachine includes an annular wall extending around a longitudinal axis (A), the annular wall carrying rotor blades and having at least one bleed device configured to allow at least one liquid to pass through the annular wall. The bleed device includes a series of three adjacent circular orifices, the three orifices being aligned along a line and having a central orifice of larger diameter D1 and two lateral orifices of smaller diameter D2 diametrically opposed with respect to the central orifice. |
| US11286807B2 |
Metallic compliant tip fan blade
A blade for a propulsion apparatus that includes a body formed of a first material having opposed pressure and suction sides, and extending in span between a root and a boundary, and extending in chord between a leading edge and a trailing edge. A tip region that is formed of a second material and that is positioned such that it extends from the body and defines a tip. The tip region joins the body at the boundary. The tip region is configured to fail when a predetermined force is applied to the tip such that the tip separates from the blade and defines a fused tip. |
| US11286805B2 |
Multi-spool geared turbofan arrangement with integrated starter/generator
A geared turbofan engine with at least one compression stage and at least one turbine stage on a high speed shaft, the high speed shaft coupled through a speed reduction gear box to a low speed shaft with a fan and a starter/generator. The low speed shaft is collinear with the high speed shaft but does not rotate within the high speed shaft. The speed reduction gear box is positioned between and mechanically couples the high speed shaft and the low speed shaft, which allows the fan and the integrated starter/generator on the low speed shaft to operate at a lower speed than the high speed shaft. |
| US11286804B2 |
Pumped heat energy storage system with charge cycle thermal integration
A system including: a pumped-heat energy storage system (“PHES system”), wherein the PHES system is operable in a charge mode to convert electricity into stored thermal energy, wherein the PHES system comprises a working fluid path circulating a working fluid through, in sequence, at least a compressor system, a hot-side heat exchanger system, a turbine system, a cold-side heat exchanger system, and back to the compressor system; and (ii) a fluid path directing a hot fluid from a heat source external to the PHES system through a reheater, wherein a portion of the working fluid path through the turbine system comprises circulating the working fluid through a first turbine, the reheater, and a second turbine, and wherein the working fluid thermally contacts the hot fluid in the reheater, thereby transferring heat from the hot fluid to the working fluid. |
| US11286803B2 |
Cooling device for a turbine of a turbomachine
The invention relates to a cooling device (21) extending circumferentially around a turbine engine casing (1), such as, for example, a turbine casing (7), comprising a support (24) extending axially and intended to be attached to the casing (18), at least one cooling tube (23) extending circumferentially, at least one attachment member (25) comprising a radially inner portion (36) at least partially surrounding the tube (23), and a radially outer portion (37) attached to the support (24), the radially outer portion (37) of the attachment member (25) being attached to the support (24) through connecting means (30) formed by L-shaped sheets. |
| US11286796B2 |
Cooled attachment sleeve for a ceramic matrix composite rotor blade
A rotor disk assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a rotor disk with a multiple of blade slots, the rotor disk defined about an axis; a sleeve received within each of the multiple of blade slots; and a ceramic matrix composite rotor blade received within each of the multiple of sleeves. |
| US11286795B2 |
Mount for an airfoil
A gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine defines a radial direction. The engine includes: an airfoil positioned within an airflow and extending between a root end and a tip along the radial direction; and a mount coupled to or formed integrally with the root end of the airfoil for mounting the airfoil to the engine, the mount including an outer surface along the radial direction exposed to the airflow and defining an air-cooling channel extending between an inlet and an outlet, the inlet positioned on the outer surface of the mount. |
| US11286794B2 |
Erosion-resistant coating with patterned leading edge
An airfoil of a gas turbine engine includes a leading edge and an opposed trailing edge defining a chord between the leading edge and the trailing edge, wherein the chord has a chord length. A concave surface is between the leading edge and the trailing edge, which includes a first portion proximal the leading edge of the airfoil and a second portion proximal the trailing edge of the airfoil, wherein the first portion of the concave surface includes about 10% to about 50% of the chord length. An erosion-resistant ceramic, cermet or intermetallic coating is on the second portion of the concave surface, which includes a coating leading edge pattern. The first portion of the concave surface is free of the erosion-resistant coating. |
| US11286792B2 |
Ceramic matrix composite vane with cooling holes and methods of making the same
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine is made from ceramic matrix composite materials. The airfoil has an inner surface that defines a cooling cavity in the body and an outer surface that defines a leading edge, a trailing edge, a pressure side, and a suction side of the body. The airfoil is formed with a hollow tube that extends through the body to define a cooling passage that extends from the cooling cavity through the airfoil to provide fluid communication between the cooling cavity and a gas path environment surrounding the airfoil. |
| US11286789B2 |
Film cooling diffuser hole
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the airfoil includes a cooling passage; an outer wall separating a core flow path from the cooling passage; a diffuser in fluid communication with the cooling passage and opening into the core flow path, the diffuser being characterized by a linear ridge on a downstream end of the diffuser; and a thermal barrier coating covering the outer wall and the linear ridge. |
| US11286787B2 |
Gas turbine engine airfoil with showerhead cooling holes near leading edge
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes pressure and suction side walls joined to one another at leading and trailing edges to provide an exterior airfoil surface. The pressure and suction side walls are spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction. A stagnation line is located near the leading edge. A cooling passage is provided between the pressure and suction side walls. The showerhead cooling holes are arranged at least one of adjacent to or on the stagnation line. At least one of the showerhead cooling holes has a metering hole fluidly connecting the cooling passage to a diffuser arranged at the exterior airfoil surface. At least one showerhead cooling hole is arranged on each of opposing sides of the stagnation line. Each showerhead cooling hole has the diffuser with a first diffuser angle that expands downstream in the thickness direction in opposing directions from one another when separated by the stagnation line. |
| US11286785B2 |
Turbine rotor blade, turbo machine, and contact surface manufacturing method
A turbine rotor blade includes: a blade body including a pressure surface and a suction surface; and a tip shroud on a tip portion of the blade body, the tip shroud being inclined outward in a radial direction from the pressure surface to the suction surface in an axial direction. The tip shroud includes a fin at a center portion in a circumferential direction, the fin extending radially outward, a pressure-side tip shroud on the pressure surface side, and a suction-side tip shroud. The suction-side tip shroud includes a suction-side contact block at a front edge end of the tip shroud. The pressure-side tip shroud includes a pressure-side contact block at a rear edge end of the tip shroud, the suction-side contact block includes a first surface facing in the circumferential direction, and the pressure-side contact block includes a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the circumferential direction. |
| US11286784B2 |
Aerofoil assembly and method
An aerofoil assembly includes a platform and one or more aerofoils extending radially outward from the platform. The platform has a first edge, a second edge, and a platform surface disposed between the first edge and the second edge. The one or more aerofoils are disposed between the first edge and the second edge. Each of the one or more aerofoils has a leading edge proximal to the first edge and a trailing edge distal to the first edge. The platform defines one or more recesses disposed between the leading edge of each of the one or more aerofoils and the first edge. |
| US11286783B2 |
Airfoil with CMC liner and multi-piece monolithic ceramic shell
An airfoil includes an airfoil section that has an airfoil wall that surrounds a cavity. The airfoil wall includes an exterior monolithic ceramic shell and an interior CMC liner that has CMC plies. An outermost ply of the CMC plies forms tabs that are raised from an underlying ply so as to define a slot. The exterior monolithic ceramic shell includes an underlapping shell piece and an overlapping shell piece. The underlapping shell piece has a portion disposed in the slot and bonded with the tabs. The overlapping shell piece extends over the tabs and is bonded to the tabs. There are channels bounded by adjacent ones of the tabs, the underlapping shell piece, and the overlapping shell piece. Channel orifices through the CMC liner connect the cavity and the channels. |
| US11286782B2 |
Multi-material leading edge protector
An airfoil that includes an airfoil body having a root and a tip, and convex and concave sides that extend between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil also includes at least a first cladding element that is attached to the airfoil body. The first cladding element includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is configured to separate from the first portion when the first cladding element encounters a force of at least a predetermined amount. |
| US11286774B2 |
Interference protection device and method for hydraulic support and cutting part of shearer
Disclosed is an interference protection device and method for a hydraulic support and a cutting part of a shearer. The device includes: a plurality of dust-proof cases evenly and fixedly provided on a surface of one side of a hauling part of the shearer that faces away from a coal wall, and a dust-proof housing fixed on the hydraulic support. A first ultrasonic transducer and a flash lamp are fixedly provided in each dust-proof case, and a second ultrasonic transducer, a receiver, and a data processing module are fixedly provided in the dust-proof housing. The data processing module is electrically connected to the second ultrasonic transducer and the receiver separately, the first ultrasonic transducers and the flash lamps are all electrically connected to an external single-chip microcomputer, and the data processing module is electrically connected to a hydraulic support control computer. The present invention obtains a distance from the shearer to the hydraulic support by calculation from a difference between time points at which the second ultrasonic transducer and the receiver on the hydraulic support respectively receive an ultrasonic signal and an optical signal, and thus timely controls a guard plate to retract, thereby achieving the advantages of low cost, high applicability and high reliability. |
| US11286772B2 |
Wellbore network with remote diagnostics
A downhole network-interface unit provides remote diagnostics and control for a downhole communications network. A network-interface unit may convert native format signals from downhole devices to a signal to be sent to a surface controller. Remote diagnostics of signal anomalies in the downhole network can be provided by the network-interface unit to provide diagnostics information, such as measurements or signal waveforms, to the surface. In some examples, the network-interface unit can also segment the downhole network as needed to maintain network health and integrity. Network segmentation can take place automatically in response to determining an anomalous condition or can be directed from a surface controller. |
| US11286766B2 |
System and method for optimizing tubular running operations using real-time measurements and modelling
A system for optimizing a tubular running operation (TRO) in which a running string is disposed in a wellbore includes sensors located at the wellsite, plus one or more processors, displays, and user-input devices, which may be at the wellsite or elsewhere. The sensors are configured to measure running string parameters including the running strings position within the well, the running and rotation rates, and loads acting at the top of the running string. Based on this information, the processor(s) perform torque-and-drag analysis (TDA) in the top-down direction to estimate downhole loads on user-selected running string components, accounting for measurement and modelling uncertainties. Based on the estimated loads, the processor(s) calculate one or more damage indicators, which are communicated to the user via the display(s), enabling the user to take corrective action to prevent or manage damage to the running string. |
| US11286765B2 |
Measuring invisible lost time in drilling operations
A method may comprise drilling a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; collecting drill time data for the drilling; converting the drill time data into segmented drill time data; decomposing the segmented drill time data into intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) using an empirical mode decomposition; reconstructing the segmented drill time data by combining the IMFs with different weights, thereby producing modified segmented drill time data; and calculating an invisible lost time for the drilling based on the segmented drill time data and the modified segmented drill time data. |
| US11286762B1 |
Water hydration system
A water hydration system for disposing of the water content of production fluid generated by a hydrocarbon well. The production water is processed to remove particulate matter, and then to separate the water from crude oil. The water is heated and pressurized and passed through a nozzle to produce a spray which flashes into steam in a duct carrying fresh air. The water vapor hydrates the air that is forced through the duct by a high capacity fan which blows the hydrated air into the atmosphere. |
| US11286761B2 |
Strengthening proppant on-the-fly during hydraulic fracturing treatments
A method of treating a subterranean formation comprising: providing a proppant; coating the proppant with a geopolymer composition to create a coated proppant; injecting a fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the fracturing fluid comprises a base fluid and the coated proppant; and allowing the geopolymer composition to set in the formation to form a geopolymer on the proppant. |
| US11286760B2 |
Systems and methods for injecting fluids into high pressure injector line
A system includes a hydraulic fracturing system including a tank having a slurry and an injector line, where the injector line is disposed between a high-pressure pump and a treatment line to fluidly couple to a wellhead. The system includes a plurality of valves disposed adjacent to the injector line and a control system communicatively coupled to the plurality of valves. The control system fluidly isolates the injector line using the plurality of valves, fills the injector line with an amount of the slurry using a first valve of the plurality of valves, and injects the slurry into the treatment line using a second valve of the plurality of valves. |
| US11286752B2 |
In-situ evaluation of gauges
Methods for evaluating sensor data to predict when the sensor should be recalibrated are described. The methods include a model that utilizes current wellbore data as input for the recalibration prediction. |
| US11286749B2 |
Remote-open device for well operation
An assembly includes a housing of a production tubing including one or more housing ports around a housing circumference of the housing. The assembly also includes a sleeve including one or more sleeve ports around a sleeve circumference of the sleeve. The sleeve is moveable between a closed configuration in which at least a portion of the sleeve is positionable to cover the housing ports of the production tubing and an open configuration in which the sleeve is positionable such that the sleeve ports provide fluid communication between the production tubing and an annulus in a wellbore. Further, the assembly includes a shoulder positioned at an uphole edge of the sleeve to apply an opening force to the sleeve to change the sleeve from the closed configuration to the open configuration. |
| US11286747B2 |
Sensored electronic valve for drilling and workover applications
Systems and methods for controlling a flow of fluid within a subterranean well includes a sensored electronic valve assembly having a one way valve member operable to allow a flow of fluids in a first direction through the one way valve member and to prevent the flow of fluids in a second direction through the one way valve member. An electronic circuit includes a battery having a battery life of a predetermined time and a command center. A sensor can detect a valve open signal and to deliver the valve open signal to the command center. An opening device is operable to move the one way valve member to a valve open position upon receipt of an engagement signal from the command center. The opening device is inoperable after the predetermined time. The one way valve member is operable to function as a one way valve after the predetermined time. |
| US11286746B2 |
Well in a geological structure
A well (10) in a geological structure, the well (10) comprising a first casing string (12a) with a second casing string (12b) partially inside, and a third casing string (13c) partially inside the second casing string (12b). A first inter-casing annulus (14a) is defined between the first (12a) and second casing strings (12b), and a second inter-casing annulus (14b) is defined between the second (12b) and third casing strings (12c). A primary fluid flow control device (16a), such as a wirelessly controllable valve, on the second casing provides (12b) fluid communication between the first inter-casing annulus (14a) and the second inter-casing annulus (14b); and a secondary fluid flow control device (16b), such as a second wirelessly controllable valve, on the third casing string (12c) provides fluid communication between the second inter-casing annulus (14b) and a bore of the third casing (14c). In the event of a “blow-out”, a kill fluid can then be introduced into an annulus and the fluid flow control devices used to allow the kill fluid to cascade down the well to control it. Accordingly, the time taken to drill a relief well may be mitigated or obviated which can reduce the time and cost to control the well and can mitigate environmental impact of hydrocarbon loss caused by the blow-out. |
| US11286745B2 |
Subsea actuator with override function, as well as a method of operating an actuator
It is described a subsea electric actuator (100) operating a linear valve (200), the actuator (100) comprising a roller-screw (2) for translating a rotational movement of a motor (3) to a linear movement of a gate rod (4) operating the valve (200), the actuator (100) comprising: —an actuator housing (101); —an outer roller screw part (2′) rotationally connected to the motor (3) and comprising internal threads forming a first part of a first connection (10), —an inner roller screw part (2″) comprising external threads forming a second part of the first connection (10) and being arranged inside the outer roller screw part (2′), a surface of the inner roller screw part (2″) having a first interface forming a first part of a second connection (20′; 20″) connecting the inner roller screw part (2″) to a non-rotational part of the actuator (100), the second connection (20′, 20″) is configured to rotationally lock the inner roller screw part (2′) giving linear movement of the inner roller screw part (2″) when the outer roller screw (2′) is rotated, —a gate rod (4) arranged axially movable inside the inner roller screw part (2″), the external surface of the gate rod (4) comprising an interface forming a first part of a third connection (30′; 30″), —an override housing (6) arranged outside the gate rod (4) and adjacent the inner roller screw part (2″) forming an axial stop for the inner roller screw part (2″), the override housing (6) comprising an interface forming a second part of the third connection (30′; 30″), and wherein, when the third connection (30′; 30″) is connected, the inner roller screw part (2″) is locked to the gate rod (4) such that the gate rod (4) follows any axial movement of the inner roller screw part (2″), and when the third connection (30′; 30″) is disconnected, the gate rod (4) is allowed to move in the axial direction relative the inner roller screw part (2″) such that the linear valve (200) can be operated independently of the motor (3), outer roller screw part (2′) and inner roller screw part (2″). It is further described a method of performing override of a subsea electric actuator (100). |
| US11286739B2 |
Tubing hanger orientation system and techniques
A technique is provided for properly orienting a subsea tree with respect to a tubing hanger landed in a subsea wellhead. An alignment ring is rotationally positioned on the subsea wellhead such that a coarse alignment feature of the alignment ring is at a desired angular orientation with respect to a fine alignment feature on the tubing hanger. The alignment ring is then secured to the subsea wellhead. Subsequently, a subsea tree may be rotationally oriented with respect to the tubing hanger as the subsea tree is landed on the subsea wellhead. As the subsea tree engages the coarse alignment feature, the coarse alignment feature guides the subsea tree into engagement with the fine alignment feature of the tubing hanger to ensure proper rotational orientation as landing of the subsea tree is completed. |
| US11286737B2 |
Fluid-free hydraulic connector
Certain aspects and features of the disclosure relate to a hydraulic connector for use in a wellbore, for example, with or as part of a disconnect tool. The hydraulic connector can isolate hydraulic fluids in upper and lower hydraulic lines using hydraulic pistons. The pistons in the upper and lower parts of the hydraulic connector interconnect mechanically when the connector is engaged and communicate pressure without transferring hydraulic fluid across the interface. The hydraulic fluid can therefore remain confined within the upper and lower hydraulic lines even when the disconnect tool is disengaged, reducing or eliminating incidents of hydraulic fluid leaking or spilling into the wellbore. |
| US11286734B2 |
Fine control of casing pressure
Back pressure control devices used to control fluid pressure in a wellbore require various utilities for operation, such as an air supply. Apparatus disclosed herein provide for the continued operation of one or more back pressure control devices when supply of utilities for operation of the back pressure control devices are intentionally or unintentionally interrupted. |
| US11286733B2 |
Deploying material to limit losses of drilling fluid in a wellbore
Bottom hole assemblies for deploying fabric can include: a body configured to be attached to a drill pipe; a control tube disposed inside the body at a position controlled by engagement of a cam with a continuous guide path; a set tube, the set tube and the body together defining a pressure chamber with the body defining an inlet port extending between the interior cavity and pressure chamber, the set tube movable between a rolling position and a reaming position; a reamer assembly with at least one first articulated arm with extending between first attachment point on the body and the set tube; and a roller assembly with: at least one second articulated arm extending between the set tube and a second attachment point on the body; and a roller positioned at a joint of each second articulated arm. |
| US11286728B2 |
Helical hardbanding
A tubular hardbanded component that includes a body having an exterior surface, and a hardbanding treatment positioned at least partially about the exterior surface of said body. The hardbanding treatment includes a) a continuous band that forms one or more complete rotations about said exterior surface of said body, or b) a continuous band that forms less than one complete rotation about said exterior surface of said body. The continuous band is formed of a first hardbanding layer, a second hardbanding layer, and a third hardbanding layer. |
| US11286721B2 |
Combined multilateral window and deflector and junction system
Provided, in one aspect, is a windowed deflector assembly. The windowed deflector assembly according to this aspect includes a tubular housing, the tubular housing having a window there through, a wrap covering the window, and a deflector coupled to or formed integrally as part of the tubular housing. |
| US11286709B2 |
Coplanar bi-fold and sliding door
A fenestration unit such as a door operable in a sliding mode and a bi-fold folding mode. Examples include a frame, a first panel, a second panel, and one or more fold hinges releasably pivotally connecting a second side portion of the first panel to a first side portion of the second panel and defining a folding axis. In the sliding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to disconnect the first and second panels, (2) the first panel is in a closed position with respect to the frame, and (3) the second panel is configured to slide along a path generally parallel to the first panel between a closed position and a sliding open position. In the folding mode (1) the fold hinges are configured to pivotally connect the second side portion of the first panel and the first side portion of the second panel, and (2) the first panel and second panel fold with respect to one another about the folding axis with the first panel pivoting with respect to the frame and the second panel sliding and pivoting with respect to the frame as the first and second panels move between the closed positions and folding open positions. |
| US11286708B2 |
Vacuum insulated architectural covering systems and methods
An apparatus for an architectural opening may include a plurality of panels. At least one of the plurality of panels may include a frame including a pair of rails and a pair of stiles secured to the pair of rails at respective interfaces. The frame may define at least one opening. The interfaces may be sealed in a manner allowing a vacuum to be created inside at least a portion of the frame. An inset panel may be secured within the at least one opening. At least portions of the frame may be vacuum insulated. One or more hinges may secure a first panel of the plurality of panels to a second panel of the plurality of panels. The member may be a transparent or translucent window. The apparatus may be a garage door, an entry door, a window, or a storefront. |
| US11286706B2 |
Motor vehicle lock assembly
A lock arrangement for a vehicle door, which is connected in an adjustable manner to a motor vehicle body, wherein a motor vehicle lock is provided that in the mounted state is arranged on the motor vehicle door or on the motor vehicle body, wherein the motor vehicle lock arrangement, in particular the motor vehicle lock, comprises a push-open arrangement with which the motor vehicle door may be adjusted in a motorized push-open procedure out of a door closed position, in particular a door main-closed position or a door pre-closed position into a door push-open position that is lying further in its opening direction and as a consequence a gap, may be produced between the motor vehicle body and a door engagement edge of the motor vehicle door, wherein a control arrangement and connected thereto in terms of control technology a sensor arrangement are provided. |
| US11286703B2 |
Drive arrangement for a sunroof and a sun blind of a vehicle
An electromotive drive arrangement for a transparent sunroof and a sun blind, arranged beneath the sunroof, of a vehicle, comprising one motor/gearing unit for actuating the sunroof and one motor/gearing unit for actuating the sun blind, wherein the motor/gearing units are fitted at the edge of the roof cut-out for the sunroof, characterized in that the two motor/gearing units are combined into one motor/gearing block. |
| US11286702B2 |
Power drive module for vehicle doors
A power drive module for a vehicle power door includes a housing, a drive mechanism arranged in the housing and configured to move a drive element, and a brake assembly arranged in the housing. The brake assembly includes a brake ring operatively coupled to the drive mechanism. A brake band is wrapped about the brake ring and movable between a normally engaged position relative to the brake ring and a disengaged position relative to the brake ring. A brake release actuator is operatively connected to the brake band and configured to move the brake band between the engaged and disengaged positions with the brake ring in response to an electrical signal. |
| US11286701B2 |
Device for detecting an impact force and a method of manufacturing thereof
A sensor device for detecting a deformation of the sensor device, for example for use in a sunroof assembly, may be cost-effectively manufactured, while providing a high reliability. The sensor device includes a first electrically conductive metal lead; a first layer being a piezo-resistive material surrounding the first conductive lead; and a second electrically conductive metal lead. In a cross-section the second metal lead is arranged spaced apart from the first metal lead and the second metal lead is in electrical contact with the first layer. |
| US11286699B2 |
Trailer door ramp lift assist device
A trailer door that opens by hinging downward to double as a ramp for loading/unloading cargo and an improved assistive means by which such doors are opened and closed is provided. An assembly comprising a ramp pull point that is set apart from the plane of the ramp/door, and/or is moved outward from its edge, changes the physics of the tension required for the assistive lift force for any given ramp/door which in turn allows the spring or cabling counter-weight mechanism to be deployed substantially removing it from blocking the sides of the ramp/door. |
| US11286696B2 |
Tailgate latch assembly for vehicle
A tailgate latch assembly for restraining a striker of a tailgate, which is opened or closed rearward of a vehicle, or for releasing restraint of the striker includes: a pawl configured to be rotated by a drive motor, the pawl being supported resiliently in a direction opposite to a direction of being rotated by the drive motor in a housing; a claw supported resiliently in a direction in which restraint of the striker is released in the housing, the claw being configured to be rotated in a direction opposite to the direction of being supported resiliently when the striker is restrained in the claw; and a memory lever having a first end for supporting a side face of the pawl when the pawl is rotated beyond a predetermined angle by the drive motor and a second end fixed to the housing. |
| US11286695B2 |
Vehicle door handle mounting structure
A vehicle door handle mounting structure (1) includes: a vehicle door (3) including a decoration member (5) mounted on a front side of an outer panel (31) and having a coupling portion (522) that is placed in an opening (312) of the outer panel (31); a door handle (4) mounted in the decoration member (5); and a bracket (9) coupled to the coupling portion (522) from a back side of the outer panel (31) and, together with the decoration member (5), holding the outer panel (31) therebetween. |
| US11286688B2 |
Door handle arrangement with intermediate opening position
The present application relates to a handle arrangement (1) for a door (10), comprising a handle (2) and a locking clamp (3) for engaging a locking element on a door frame (70). The locking clamp is arranged to rotate around a first axis (A) from a locking to an intermediate position and to move linearly along a second axis (B) from the intermediate to an open position, when the handle is moved between a closed, intermediate, and open state. The arrangement comprises a resilient means (8) arranged to keep the locking clamp from moving from the intermediate position towards the open position until a force applied in the direction of the linear movement of the locking clamp towards the open position exceeds a resilient force of the resilient means. With this arrangement, a handle arrangement which may be opened in several steps is provided such that the opening of a door may be performed in a controlled manner. |
| US11286685B2 |
Platform for a cemetery lowering device
A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising a one-piece base, a first beam and a second beam. The one-piece base having a tapered edge, a non-skid surface, and an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base. The first beam attached to the one-piece base on one side of the opening and a second beam attached to the one-piece base on another side of the opening. |
| US11286682B2 |
Swimming pool vacuum
A self-contained electrically powered and fully submersible swimming pool vacuum includes a vacuum head having a housing with an elongate vacuum mouth at a bottom end, a discharge opening at an opposite top end and a thrust channel extending therebetween. An electrically powered motor is supported within the thrust channel and drives a propeller to create a thrust through the housing from the vacuum mouth through the thrust channel and out from the discharge opening. A catch bag is removably secured to the top discharge opening for collecting debris sucked through the vacuum mouth. The vacuum includes an onboard power supply, a smart power switch for driving the motor at different speeds and for detecting and clearing motor jams, all contained within a watertight housing fixed to an outer side of the vacuum housing. In one embodiment, the onboard power supply is a lithium ion rechargeable battery. |
| US11286679B2 |
Repair seal, method for manufacturing repair seal, and repair structure
A repair seal that is resistant to cracking and peeling during an attachment procedure and that is not noticeable after repair is provided. In addition, this repair seal is manufactured. Furthermore, a repair structure that is resistant to cracking and peeling during an attachment procedure and that is not noticeable after repair is provided. A repair seal 7 or 8 of the present invention is used for a decorative panel 1 including at least one undercoat layer 1b or 1c, a colored layer 1d, and a clear layer 1e stacked in this order on a substrate 1a. The repair seal 7 or 8 includes a repair multilayer body 70 and an adhesive layer 71. The repair multilayer body 70 includes a transparent or translucent resin base material sheet 70a, a repair colored layer 70b disposed on a front surface of the base material sheet 70a and formed from the same paint as the colored layer 1d, and a repair clear layer 70c formed from the same paint as the clear layer 1e. The adhesive layer 71 is disposed on a back surface of the base material sheet 70a and is transparent or translucent. |
| US11286673B2 |
Rotatable and compactable cover
The rotatable and compactable cover (1) proposed herein comprises two movable elements (4) mounted directly against the wall (P) or to a column or post (C/P); on the movable elements (4), movable side rails (23) are mounted, which are mutually parallel; pivoting support elements (30) are mounted on the movable side rails (23) against which the continuous cover plates (29) are attached; the rotatable and compactable cover (1) has actuators (49) comprised of arms with tension springs; the rotatable and compactable cover (1) also has a locking device (2) and a retraction device (3) that are mounted on the same plane as the wall (P); the rotatable and compactable cover (1) has a set of actuators (49) comprised of arms with tension springs; the upper region of the rotatable and compactable cover (1) incorporates a pair of blades (66), said blades (66) being mounted on supports (67) fixed directly to the wall (P) and covering the upper end of the continuous cover plates (29). |
| US11286668B1 |
Interconnecting slab bolster uppers
A plurality of identical slab bolster uppers each include a body with a rebar contact surface separated a height distance from a ground contact surface along a vertical axis. The rebar contact surface extends from a first end to a second end along a horizontal axis. The first end terminates in a planar abutment surface that is one side of a thickness profile, and the second end has a different shape that includes a planar abutment surface, and a snap-fit connector shaped to receive the thickness profile of the first end. Two slab bolster uppers may be moved from a disconnected configuration to a connected configuration exclusively responsive to sliding the planar surfaces along one another while in contact along a vertical axis until the thickness profile of the one slab bolster upper is received in the snap-fit connector on the other slab bolster upper. |
| US11286665B2 |
Roof panel system
The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods relating to roof construction. In some embodiments, a roof panel system may include a prefabricated horizontal building frame and a prefabricated roof panel structure. The horizontal building frame component may include a plate having a first aperture. The prefabricated roof panel structure may include two parallel lateral structural members and two parallel transverse structural members, one of the transverse structural members having a second aperture. The system may further include a fastener assembly connecting the horizontal building frame component to the roof panel structure through the first and second apertures. |
| US11286664B2 |
Sun tracking sun shade
A sun shade includes a cover that is extendable and retractable, a guide rail assembly that is engageable with the cover and defines a first path of movement via a first movable engagement point between the cover and the guide rail assembly, and a support bracket that is engageable with the guide rail assembly and arranged at a lower position relative to the cover. The support bracket defines a second path of movement for the guide rail assembly with the cover via a second movable engagement point between the guide rail assembly and the support bracket. |
| US11286663B2 |
Modular wall systems
A modular wall structure can include a first modular unit having a first face defined by a first perimeter and a second modular unit having a second face defined by a second perimeter. The first modular unit can be operably and selectively coupled to the second modular unit. Base units can be provided to support the first and second modular units. |
| US11286661B2 |
Profile rail with reinforcing element
A rail assembly is provided, suitable for embedding in concrete, including a profile rail having a rail body, wherein the rail body has a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall, a first rail lip protruding from the first lateral wall, and a second rail lip protruding from the second lateral wall. The rail assembly has a reinforcing element with a force-absorbing body, wherein the force-absorbing body is positioned in front of the first lateral wall of the profile rail for contacting the first lateral wall of the profile rail with the force-absorbing body. A construction body having a concrete element, in which a rail assembly of this type is embedded is also provided. |
| US11286660B2 |
Method and apparatus for fabricating a floor plate for a building
Fabrication of a multi-story building includes fabricating floor plates at or near ground level, and lifting them to a final position on a vertical support core. A method for assembling one of the floor plates assembling a floor plate frame near ground level. Cambers are imparted into framing members based upon expected deflections, and metal decking is installed onto the floor plate frame. A plurality of permanent support points for the floor plate are determined, wherein the floor plate is attachable to the vertical support core at the permanent support points. First pedestals are installed between ground level and the floor plate frame proximal to the permanent support points for the floor plate. Hardenable material is dispersed onto the metal decking of the floor plate frame while the floor plate frame is lifted at the permanent support points. |
| US11286657B2 |
Handheld sprayer assembly
A handheld sprayer assembly for personal hygienic cleansing and general cleaning tasks includes a hose having a first end, which is couplable to a water supply line that supplies water to a tank of a toilet. A spray head is coupled to a second end of the hose. A selector valve is positioned in the spray head and defines an entry chamber and an exit chamber within the interior space. A flow actuator is engaged to the spray head and is operationally coupled to the selector valve. The spray head can be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to selectively actuate the flow actuator to actuate the selector valve. Water then passes from the entry chamber into the exit chamber and is sprayed from the spray head, allowing the user to perform personal hygienic cleansing and general cleaning tasks in proximity to the toilet. |
| US11286647B2 |
Electrohydraulic control device for construction machine and method thereof
An electro-hydraulic control apparatus for construction machinery includes a control valve installed in a hydraulic line between a hydraulic pump and an actuator to control operations of the actuator according to a displacement amount of a spool therein, a spool displacement adjusting valve configured to output a secondary pressure in proportion to an inputted pressure command signal to the spool of the control valve to control the displacement amount of the spool of the control valve, a pressure sensor to detect the secondary pressure outputted from the spool displacement adjusting valve, and a controller configured to output the pressure command signal to the spool displacement adjusting valve according to a manipulation signal of the construction machinery, and to correct the pressure command signal when a pressure difference between the detected secondary pressure and a design pressure predetermined by the pressure command signal is out of a preset allowable range. |
| US11286646B2 |
Loading vehicle
Provided is a loading vehicle in which a control characteristic of traction force can be easily and finely set and changed while a configuration of a hydraulic circuit is simple. An HST traveling driven wheel loader includes an electronically controlled HST pump and HST motor, including a solenoid proportional pressure reducing valve to control displacement volume of the HST pump based on a control signal output from a controller. The controller stores characteristic tables indicating a correlation between discharge pressure of a loading hydraulic pump or an operation state of an engine and a maximum discharge pressure of the HST pump, and when the vehicle speed corresponds to work requiring traction force, outputs a control signal to the solenoid proportional pressure reducing valve so as to obtain the maximum discharge pressure Pm of the HST pump that corresponds to one of the characteristic tables. |
| US11286640B2 |
Microtrencher having an improved vacuum system and method of microtrenching
A microtrencher having a vacuum system configured to clean spoil from a microtrench having a rotating brush. A method of using the microtrencher to cut a microtrench in a roadway and using the vacuum system to clean spoil from the roadway and microtrench. |
| US11286639B2 |
Wheel loader and method for controlling wheel loader
A wheel loader includes: an operator's cab; a front wheel; a front frame configured to support front wheel such that front wheel is rotatable; a bucket; a boom having a distal end connected to bucket, and a proximal end rotatably supported by front frame; a sensor configured to measure a distance between front wheel and a loading target; and a controller configured to control an action of wheel loader. The controller causes wheel loader to perform a predetermined action for collision avoidance on condition that a distance to be measured by sensor when wheel loader travels takes a value less than or equal to a threshold value. |
| US11286617B2 |
Machine for dewatering and drying a fibrous web
A machine for dewatering and drying a paper, cardboard or other fibrous web, to which machine a fibrous stock suspension is fed which is formed at least partially from waste paper. The machine includes at least two press nips which are formed in each case by two press rolls, wherein a fibrous web runs through first press nip with a water absorbing dewatering belt on both sides. The fibrous web then runs through a second press nip with at least one other dewatering belt and a smooth impermeable transfer belt on both sides. A transfer belt transfers the fibrous web after second press nip to a belt in a downstream machine unit, e.g. dryer group. The dryer group allows the fibrous web to be guided in a serpentine manner alternatively over heated dryer cylinders and vacuum equipped guide rolls. |
| US11286616B2 |
Screen machine for screening for paper material, casing body for screen machine, and screen basket
A screen machine for resolving a raw material concentration phenomenon occurring in the screen machine, a casing body for the screen machine, and a screen basket. A diluent supplied through an external pipe enters a casing diluent pocket of a casing body. The diluent then enters a diluent supply path by passing through a diluent entrance of the screen basket through one or more casing diluent supply paths located in a casing upper flange and flows into a diluent pocket through a diluent exit of the screen basket by passing through the diluent supply path. The flowing diluent is sprayed onto a concentrated raw material through one or more open diluent spray holes formed on a spray surface of the diluent pocket. Since the concentrated raw material is diluted, the concentrated raw material can be lowered to a desired concentration, and problems of conventional screen machines can be resolved. |
| US11286614B2 |
Apparel design system with bounded area for asset placement
A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. As the user designs apparel, the system provides feedback as to what designs can be used, such as avoiding technical constraints with their designs. |
| US11286610B2 |
Laundry machine having induction heater and control method of the same
A laundry machine includes a tub, a drum that is rotatably mounted in the tub, and an induction heater that is provided in the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential surface of the drum. The laundry machine also includes a motor that is configured to rotate the drum, a user interface comprising a course selection unit that is configured to allow a user to select a course, and an option selection unit that is configured to allow the user to select option information that is related with the course selected. The laundry machine further includes a processor that is configured to control the drum rotation speed and the induction heater. The course selection unit comprises a wash-drying course that performs heat-spinning by default, the heat-spinning being configured to heat the drum by driving the induction heater when the drum rotates. |
| US11286608B2 |
Direct driving apparatus for washing machine
A stator assembly constituting a motor of a driving apparatus for a washing machine, includes: a stator core; an insulator surrounding the stator core; a central space in the stator core and insulator; and a lever unit coupling for coupling a lever unit, formed in the insulator, wherein a deceleration coupling unit is positioned in the central space to be movable frontward or rearward. |
| US11286607B2 |
Drum washing machine
A drum washing machine includes a tub; a drum rotatably provided in the tub; an agitator rotatably provided in the drum; a driver in transmission connection with the drum via a main shaft, and the main shaft transmitting a torque of the driver to the drum; a planetary gear assembly in transmission connection with the main shaft and the agitator separately, and transmitting the torque of the main shaft to the agitator; and a brake linked with the planetary gear assembly. |
| US11286605B2 |
Structural unit, in particular heating pump, comprising a heatable tube section for a water-conducting domestic appliance, and water-conducting domestic appliance comprising such a structural unit
A structural unit, in particular a heating pump for a water-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, includes a heatable tube section through which a liquid can flow during operation and in which one or more mechanical structures are arranged that produce locally different flow speeds of the liquid. A first temperature measuring device is arranged on an outer side of the tube section radially outside a region of lower flow rate or less incident flow, and a second temperature measuring device is arranged on the outer side of the tube section radially outside a region of higher flow rate or more incident flow. |
| US11286602B2 |
Washing machine
The disclosure provides a washing machine including a drum, a container for holding items to be washed, a weight sensor for sensing the weight of items in the container, and a transfer mechanism configured to automatically transfer the items from the container to the drum when the weight sensed by the weight sensor reaches a pre-determined threshold. The disclosure also provides a method for washing items using a washing machine. |
| US11286598B2 |
Lower thread supply device of sewing machine
A lower thread supply device of a sewing machine includes a bobbin, a bobbin case, a magnetic force member, and a magnetic force change portion. The bobbin has a cylindrical portion for inserting into a spindle of a shuttle, a shuttle side flange portion, and a front surface side flange portion which is magnetic, and a lower thread is wound around an outer circumference of the cylindrical portion between the shuttle side flange portion and the front surface side flange portion. The bobbin case has a non-magnetic cover portion having a front surface side part and a side wall part, housing the bobbin and transmitting a magnetic force. The magnetic force member is arranged at the front surface side of the bobbin case and attracts the front surface side flange portion of the bobbin by a magnetic force via the bobbin case. |
| US11286595B2 |
Control method of pattern loading for high speed double needle bar warp knitting machine
The disclosure discloses a control method of pattern loading for a high speed double needle bar warp knitting machine. Through disposing two or more than two high speed FIFO pattern data cache regions on a shog controller, a data read-write conversion function of each cache region continuously and automatically is respectively realized. Needle collision caused by guide bar shogging during pattern loading is avoided. Pattern loading steps of the double needle bar warp knitting machine are simplified; the work intensity is reduced; and the work reliability is improved. |
| US11286588B2 |
Industrial two-layer fabric
An industrial two-layer fabric includes an upper surface side fabric constituted by upper surface side warps and upper surface side wefts, one a lower surface side fabric constituted by lower surface side warps and lower surface side wefts, the upper surface side warps include a warp binding yarn, wherein two adjacent upper surface side warps that includes a upper surface side warp that weaves only the upper surface side wefts and the warp binding yarn form a pair, the warp binding yarn of the pair passes below three of the adjacent upper surface side wefts where the warp binding yarn passes below the one of the lower surface side wefts, a ratio of the number of the upper surface side warps to the number of the lower surface side is 2:1. |
| US11286585B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing fibers
A process and an installation for producing a yarn in accordance with an airjet-spinning method. A carded fibre sliver is subjected to more than three-fold drawing without levelling at a carding machine and deposited in a can (C). At least nine fibre slivers are fed draftfree from cans (C) to a draw frame and subjected to at least 8.5-fold drawing to form a fibre sliver and deposited in a can (C1). The fibre sliver in the cans (C1) is then fed to a spinning station of an airjet-spinning machine. |
| US11286581B2 |
Method for manufacturing acrylonitrile based fiber bundle and method for manufacturing carbon fiber bundle
A drawing method is provided which enables a pressurized steam drawing of an acrylonitrile-based fiber bundle used as the precursor fiber of the carbon fiber bundle. In particular, a drawing method is provided which realizes a high processability when this treatment is conducted at a high draw ratio and high speed. This invention is a method for producing an acrylonitrile-based fiber bundle which includes the steps of spinning a spinning solution containing an acrylonitrile-based copolymer, and subjecting the fiber bundle to a pressurized steam drawing in a pressurized steam drawing apparatus (A) having at least two zones which are a preheating zone on the fiber bundle inlet side and a heating zone on the fiber bundle exit side, the two zones being separated by a seal member. The preheating zone is in a pressurized steam atmosphere at 0.05 to 0.35 MPa, the heating zone is in a pressurized steam atmosphere at 0.45 to 0.70 MPa, temperature difference ΔT1 in the preheating zone of the steam drawing apparatus in the fiber bundle-moving direction defined in the specification is up to 5° C., and temperature difference ΔT2 in the preheating zone of the steam drawing apparatus in the cross-sectional direction of the steam drawing apparatus defined in the specification is up to 5° C. |
| US11286580B2 |
Method for producing acrylonitrile-based fiber
The present invention relates to a method for producing an acrylonitrile-based fiber, the method including: providing a polymer solution including an acrylonitrile-based copolymer containing a carboxylic acid group; mixing 100 parts by weight of the polymer solution with 1 to 6 parts by weight of a hydrophilization solution containing an organic solvent and ammonia water in a weight ratio of 95:5 to 60:40 to prepare a spinning stock solution; and spinning the spinning stock solution. The method controls the viscosity of the spinning stock solution to improve the stretchability and strength of the acrylonitrile-based fiber, and suppresses the occurrence of gelation. |
| US11286579B2 |
Fiber production method and carbon fiber production method
A method of producing a fiber is provided, the method including extruding, from a spinneret, a spinning dope solution containing a fiber-forming polymer dissolved in a solvent, once allowing the solution to run in air, and then guiding the solution into the liquid of a coagulation bath to allow coagulation, wherein a gas-phase portion formed in a vertically downward direction from an extrusion surface of the spinneret to the liquid surface of the coagulation bath has a unidirectional air flow, and has an air flow rate per unit time (Af) which satisfies, in relation to the amount of the solvent in the spinning dope solution per unit time (As) in the gas-phase-portion volume (Vh), the relational expression 0.0008 m3≤Af/(As/Vh)≤0.0015 m3. A method of producing a fiber, which, in dry-jet wet spinning, suppresses occurrence of dew condensation in the spinneret, and reduces deterioration of the appearance caused by winding on rollers in the subsequent process or by fuzzing or yarn break in the stretching process, to enable significant improvement of the productivity and the appearance as a whole, is provided. |
| US11286576B2 |
Electrodeposition solution and method for producing conductor with insulating film using same
An electrodeposition dispersion of the present invention is formed of a dispersion medium and a solid content. The solid content includes polyimide-based resin particles and fluorine resin particles. Also, a content ratio of the fluorine resin particles in the solid content is 20 to 70% by mass. In addition, a median diameter of the polyimide-based resin particles is 50 to 400 nm. |
| US11286575B2 |
Tubular articles with electrodeposited coatings, and systems and methods for producing the same
Provided herein are tubular articles comprising electrodeposited nano- or microlaminate coatings, which have improved heat, wear, and corrosion resistance. The present disclosure further provides apparatuses, systems, and methods for the electrodeposition of such coatings on tubular workpieces using fixed or dynamic electrical contact points. |
| US11286572B2 |
Gas generator
The preferred embodiment of the invention provides a gas generator comprising an ion membrane electrolytic cell and an atomized/volatile gas mixing tank. The ion membrane electrolytic cell comprises an ion exchange membrane, a cathode chamber and an anode chamber. An anode electrode is set in the anode chamber, and a cathode electrode is set in the cathode chamber. The ion exchange membrane is set between the anode chamber and the anode chamber. When water is electrolyzed by the ion membrane electrolytic cell, oxygen is generated by the anode electrode and hydrogen is generated by the cathode electrode. The atomized/volatile gas mixing tank coupled to the ion membrane electrolytic cell accepts the hydrogen generated from the ion membrane electrolytic cell and generates an atomized gas to mix with the hydrogen for generating a healthy gas. |
| US11286571B2 |
Mitigating internal corrosion of crude oil transportation pipeline
The present invention relates to development of high performing oil soluble and water dispersible corrosion inhibitor composition for mitigating internal corrosion of crude oil pipelines during storage and transportation of crude oils. The developed composition consists of acid-amine complex as corrosion inhibiting agent, mixture of organic acids as dispersing agent and ester derivative of alkylated phenol for better film formation. The present invention further relates to a process of preparation of the oil soluble and water dispersible corrosion inhibitor composition and subsequently a process for protecting the corrosion of internal metal surface of crude oil transportation pipelines using the corrosion inhibitor composition. |
| US11286570B2 |
Coated cutting tool
A coated cutting tool includes a substrate and a coating. The coating has an inner layer of 4-14 μm thick Ti1-xAlxN, an intermediate layer of 0.05-1 μm TiCN and at least one outer layer of 1-9 μm α-Al2O3. The α-Al2O3 layer exhibits an X-ray diffraction pattern, as measured using CuKα radiation and theta-2theta scan. A texture coefficient TC(hkl) is defined according to Harris formula, wherein the (hkl) reflections used are (0 2 4), (1 1 6), (3 0 0) and (0 0 12), I(hkl)=measured intensity (peak intensity) of the (hkl) reflection, I0(hkl)=standard intensity according to ICDD's PDF-card No. 00-042-1468, n=number of reflections used in the calculation, and 3 |
| US11286569B2 |
Recontamination mitigation method by carbon steel passivation of nuclear systems and components
The invention relates to methods for mitigating the recontamination of carbon steel surfaces in a nuclear reactor or related water-containing systems and components, which have undergone a decontamination process. The methods include conducting a passivation process of the carbon steel surfaces directly following completion of the decontamination process, prior to the system or component being returned to service. In certain embodiments, a chelating agent is used in the decontamination process and is retained following completion of the process, for use in the subsequent passivation process. The passivation process forms a passivation film that is effective to reduce recontamination of the decontaminated carbon steel surfaces. |
| US11286564B2 |
Tin-containing precursors and methods of depositing tin-containing films
Tin containing precursors and methods of forming tin-containing thin films are described. The tin precursor has a tin-diazadiene bond and is homoleptic or heteroleptic. A suitable reactant is used to provide one of a metallic tin film or a film comprising one or more of an oxide, nitride, carbide, boride and/or silicide. Methods of forming ternary materials comprising tin with two or more of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, boron, silicon, titanium, ruthenium and/or tungsten are also described. |
| US11286563B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus, substrate processing system, and substrate processing method
In a substrate processing apparatus for performing substrate processing by supplying, to a substrate, a source gas containing a source material of a film to be formed on the substrate, a processing chamber in which the substrate is mounted is provided. A source gas supply unit is configured to contain the source material and supplies the source gas toward the processing chamber. A buffer tank is configured to temporarily store the source gas received from the source gas supply unit. A valve arrangement unit in which supply on/off valves, each of which is configured to perform a supply and a shut-off of the supply of the source gas stored in the buffer tank to the processing chamber, are arranged. The valve arrangement unit, the buffer tank, and the source gas supply unit are arranged, in this order, above the processing chamber from the bottom side of the substrate processing apparatus. |
| US11286561B2 |
Process for producing flexible organic-inorganic laminates
Processes for producing flexible organic-inorganic laminates are described herein. In particular, a process is provided for producing a laminate comprising at least twice a sequence comprising (a) depositing an inorganic layer by performing 3 to 150 cycles of an atomic layer deposition process, and (b) depositing an organic layer comprising nitrogen by performing 1 to 3 cycles of a molecular layer deposition process. |
| US11286558B2 |
Methods for depositing a molybdenum nitride film on a surface of a substrate by a cyclical deposition process and related semiconductor device structures including a molybdenum nitride film
Methods for depositing a molybdenum nitride film on a surface of a substrate are disclosed. The methods may include: providing a substrate into a reaction chamber; and depositing a molybdenum nitride film directly on the surface of the substrate by performing one or more unit deposition cycles of cyclical deposition process, wherein a unit deposition cycle may include, contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a molybdenum halide precursor, and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant comprising a nitrogen precursor. Semiconductor device structures including a molybdenum nitride film are also disclosed. |
| US11286557B2 |
Method of forming a crystalline thin film having the formula MY2 using an ALD-formed amorphous thin film having the formula MYx as a precursor
A method of preparing a crystalline thin film having a formula MY2 includes (1) preparing an MYx amorphous film by atomic layer deposition on a surface of a substrate, and (2) annealing the amorphous MYx film at 350° C. or more to provide the crystalline MY2 film. The amorphous MYx film is formed from at least one metal M precursor and at least one element Y precursor, wherein x is 1.5 to 3.1, M is tungsten or molybdenum, and Y is sulfur or selenium. Step (1) includes a) introducing a first metal M precursor or element Y precursor into a deposition chamber, b) purging with inert gas, c) introducing a second metal M precursor when the first precursor is element Y, or element Y precursor when the first precursor is metal M, d) purging with inert gas, e) repeating steps a) to d), and f) obtaining the amorphous MYx film. |
| US11286550B2 |
Aluminum-chromium diffusion coating
A process includes applying a slurry to a surface of a metallic article to produce a slurry film on the surface. The slurry is composed of a liquid carrier, chromium and aluminum, and an agent that is reactive with the chromium and aluminum to form intermediary compounds. The article and slurry film are then thermally treated at an activation temperature at which the agent reacts with the chromium and aluminum to form the intermediary compounds. The intermediary compounds deposit the chromium and aluminum on the surface. The thermal treating also diffuses the chromium and aluminum into a sub-surface region of the article such that the sub-surface region becomes enriched with chromium and aluminum. |
| US11286549B2 |
Systems and methods for tailoring coefficients of thermal expansion between extreme positive and extreme negative values
Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to the manufacture of metallic material with a thermal expansion coefficient in a predetermined range, comprising: deforming, a metallic material comprising a first phase and a first thermal expansion coefficient. In response to the deformation, at least some of the first phase is transformed into a second phase, wherein the second phase comprises martensite, and orienting the metallic material in at least one predetermined orientation, wherein the metallic material, subsequent to deformation, comprises a second thermal expansion coefficient, wherein the second thermal expansion coefficient is within a predetermined range, and wherein the thermal expansion is in at least one predetermined direction. In some embodiments, the metallic material comprises the second phase and is thermo-mechanically deformed to orient the grains in at least one direction. |
| US11286546B2 |
Method for manufacturing and utilizing ferritic-austenitic stainless steel with high formability
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a ferritic-austenitic stainless steel having good formability and high elongation. The stainless steel is heat treated so that the microstructure of the stainless steel contains 45-75% austenite in the heat treated condition, the remaining microstructure being ferrite, and the measured Md30 temperature of the stainless steel is adjusted between 0 and 50° C. in order to utilize the transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) for improving the formability of the stainless steel. |
| US11286539B2 |
Cooling apparatus for metal strip and continuous heat treatment facility for metal strip
A cooling device for a metal plate includes a plurality of first nozzles and a plurality of second nozzles disposed on both sides of the metal plate, respectively, in a thickness direction of the metal plate across a pass line of the metal plate. The plurality of first nozzles form a staggered array in which a pitch in a width direction of the metal plate is Xn, a pitch in a longitudinal direction of the metal plate is Yn, and an offset amount in the width direction of a pair of first nozzles disposed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction is ΔXn. The plurality of second nozzles form a staggered array in which a pitch in the width direction is Xn, a pitch in the longitudinal direction is Yn, and an offset amount in the width direction of a pair of second nozzles disposed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction is ΔXn. The staggered array of the first nozzles and the staggered array of the second nozzles are disposed offset from each other such that, a center of the second nozzle is at a position offset by a shift amount S from a center of the first nozzle in the width direction, and the center of the second nozzle is positioned in a region defined by an oval having a semi-axis of ΔXn/4 in the width direction and a semi-axis of Yn/3 in the longitudinal direction. The shift amount S is expressed by S=m×ΔXn/2, where m is an odd number such that S is closest to Xn/2. |
| US11286528B2 |
Methods of reducing immunogenicity against factor VIII in individuals undergoing factor VIII therapy
The present disclosure provides methods of administering chimeric and hybrid Factor VIII (FVIII) polypeptides comprising FVIII and Fc to subjects at risk of developing inhibitory FVIII immune responses, including anti-FVIII antibodies and/or cell-mediated immunity. The administration is sufficient to promote coagulation and to induce immune tolerance to FVIII. The chimeric polypeptide can comprise full-length FVIII or a FVIII polypeptide containing a deletion, e.g., a full or partial deletion of the B domain. |
| US11286518B2 |
Analytical standards and methods of using same
Analytical standards can allow one to detect and/or measure sampling, processing, and/or amplification errors in a sample that includes a plurality of polynucleotide molecules. The analytical standards can provide an internal control to detect errors in the representation of the original sample reflected in data obtained after manipulating and/or processing of sample molecules. |
| US11286517B2 |
Molecular programming tools
The present disclosure provides, in some aspects, nucleic acid-based molecular tools that enable the recording of molecular structure and soluble signals as well as the programmed assembly of molecular structures. |
| US11286513B2 |
Rapid microbial detection
Devices and methods are provided to detect the presence of bacteria and small microorganisms, and to identify various microbial attributes rapidly. |
| US11286510B2 |
Poly(3-hydroxypropionate-b-lactate) block copolymer using microorganisms
Provided are a novel 3-hydroxypropionate-lactate block copolymer [P(3HP-b-LA)], and a method for preparing same, comprising: a) transforming a recombinant microorganism modified to be incapable of biosynthesizing lactic acid with a vector including a 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA biosynthesis gene and a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) synthetase gene, and a vector including a lactate biosynthesis gene and a gene of an enzyme that converts lactate to lactyl-CoA; (b) synthesizing poly(3-hydroxypropionate) (P(3HP)) by culturing the recombinant microorganism using a glycerol as a carbon source; and (c) inhibiting P(3HP) production by adding IPTG and glucose, and biosynthesizing polylactate (PLA) at the end of P(3HP) synthesized in step (b) by enabling the expression of a lactate biosynthesis enzyme and an enzyme that converts lactate to lactyl-CoA. Also provided is a recombinant microorganism produced in step a). |
| US11286509B2 |
Processes for recovering products from a corn fermentation mash
Processes and systems for recovering products from a fermentation mash. In some examples, a process for recovering products from a fermentation mash can include processing a ground corn product to produce a fermentation mash that can include ethanol. At least a portion of the ethanol can be separated from the fermentation mash to produce a whole stillage. The whole stillage can be separated to produce a fiber rich product and a filtrate. The fiber rich product can be hydrolyzed to produce a saccharification mash. The saccharification mash can be processed to produce additional ethanol and a stillage protein product. |
| US11286508B2 |
Ancestral cellulases and uses thereof
The invention relates to a polypeptide comprising an exoglucanase catalytic domain comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2 and SEQ ID NO: 3, and to a polypeptide having beta-glucosidase activity comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7 and SEQ ID NO: 8, and to functionally equivalent variants thereof that maintain or improve their catalytic activity. Additionally, the invention relates to an enzyme cocktail comprising said polypeptide(s) and an endoglucanase. Further, the invention also relates to methods for hydrolysing cellulose to cellobiose and/or cellotetraose, cellobiose and/or cellotetraose to glucose and cellulose to glucose, and to produce bioethanol, using the polypeptides or enzyme cocktails of the invention, and to the uses of the polypeptides and enzyme cocktails of the invention for hydrolysing cellulose to cellobiose and/or cellotetraose, cellobiose and/or cellotetraose to glucose and cellulose to glucose, and to produce bioethanol. |
| US11286506B2 |
Type I-B CRISPR-Cas system gene Cas3-based gene editing method
A novel gene editing system developed based on the gene cas3 in the type I-B CRISPR-Cas system in the chromosome of Streptomyces virginiae IBL14 enables the gene editing of a type I CRISPR-Cas system on biological cell genomes for the first time. In the system, Cas3 can specifically cleave a DNA fragment of interest guided by crRNA or t-DNA. The new approach can be applied to rapid, simple and correct genome editing of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, which provides novel supplements and selections for the commercialized gene editing system developed based on Cas9 in type II. |
| US11286503B2 |
Process for modifying human cell lines to produce factor VII
A process for producing blood coagulation Factor VII in large scale in 3 human cell lines (HepG2, Sk-Hep, and HKB-11) and to select the best recombinant protein producer is described. The murine line BHK-21 was used as control. The data allowed for the assertion that the system used to modify cell lines was efficient, so that all the cells were satisfactorily modified, and produced the protein of interest in a stable form. In addition, when comparing the murine line BHK-21 with the human cells (HepG2, Sk-Hep-1 and HKB-11), the latter proved to be able to produce rFVII more efficiently, which allows us to conclude that human cell lines are a great alternative to produce recombinant blood coagulation factors in large scale. |
| US11286502B2 |
ZIKA virus like particle (VLP) based vaccine and microneutralization assay
The present invention includes compositions, methods, vectors, vaccines, cell lines and other constructs for making and used Zika virus Reporter Virus Particles (RVPs) and/or Virus Like Particles (VLPs) that are safe for handling and manufacturing and are able to generate an effective immune response against Zika virus and can be readily scaled up for cost-effective production. |
| US11286501B2 |
Methods of treating or preventing pyruvate kinase deficiency
The present disclosure provides polynucleotide cassettes, expression vectors and methods for the expression of a gene in mammalian cells to provide gene therapy for pyruvate kinase deficiency. |
| US11286500B2 |
Recombinant Orf virus vector
A nucleic acid molecule can code for an Orf virus vector promoter. A recombinant Orf virus vector can be included in a cell. The nucleic acid molecule, the vector and/or the cell can be included in a composition. The recombinant Orf virus vector can be used for the production of a foreign gene. |
| US11286498B2 |
Use of BP005 for the control of plant pathogens
Compositions and methods for conferring resistance to a plant pathogen are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a polypeptide having antifungal activity are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in any of SEQ ID NO:1-67, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in any of SEQ ID NO:69-81, 83-95, or 97-106, as well as variants and fragments thereof. |
| US11286497B2 |
DNA encoding ring zinc-finger protein and the use of the DNA in vectors and bacteria and in plants
The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for providing stress tolerant transgenic plants comprising a RING domain zinc-finger motif transcription factor protein. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods comprising a RING-H2 domain transcription factor protein for providing drought and salt tolerant plants, in particular comprising a recombinant XERICO gene and protein. |
| US11286495B2 |
Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and methods of using same for increasing nitrogen use efficiency, yield, growth rate, vigor, biomass, oil content, and/or abiotic stress tolerance
Provided are methods of increasing nitrogen use efficiency, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant by expressing within the plant an exogenous polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:1-467, 785-3047; or an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO:468-784, 3048-4333, 4335-4682. Also provided isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:1-467, 785-3047, which can be used to increase nitrogen use efficiency, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant. |
| US11286492B2 |
Artificial nucleic acid molecules for improved protein expression
The invention relates to an artificial nucleic acid molecule comprising an open reading frame and a 3′-UTR comprising at least one poly(A) sequence or a polyadenylation signal. The invention further relates to a vector comprising the artificial nucleic acid molecule comprising an open reading frame and a 3′-UTR comprising at least one poly(A) sequence or a polyadenylation signal, to a cell comprising the artificial nucleic acid molecule or the vector, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the artificial nucleic acid molecule or the vector and to a kit comprising the artificial nucleic acid molecule, the vector and/or the pharmaceutical composition. The invention also relates to a method for increasing protein production from an artificial nucleic acid molecule and to the use of a 3′-UTR for a method for increasing protein production from an artificial nucleic acid molecule. Moreover, the invention concerns the use of the artificial nucleic acid molecule, the vector, the kit or the pharmaceutical composition as a medicament, as a vaccine or in gene therapy. |
| US11286488B2 |
Methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of LDHA
This disclosure relates to oligonucleotides, compositions and methods useful for reducing LDHA expression, particularly in hepatocytes. |
| US11286485B2 |
Oligonucleotides for modulating ATXN2 expression
The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that are capable of modulating expression of ATXN2 in a target cell. The oligonucleotides hybridize to ATXN2 mRNA. The present invention further relates to conjugates of the oligonucleotide and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's frontotemporal dementia (FTD), parkinsonism and conditions with TDP-43 proteinopathies using the oligonucleotide. |
| US11286484B2 |
Use of miR-18b for prevention, treatment, or diagnosis of muscle disease and neuromuscular disease
The present invention relates to use of miR-18b for prevention, treatment, or diagnosis of muscle diseases or neuromuscular diseases, and specifically it was confirmed that, in a muscle disease by gene mutations model, gene mutations reduce miR-18b expression, cause dysregulation of miR-18b signaling pathways, and thus induce calcium signaling, cell differentiation inhibition, and apoptosis. Therefore, miR-18b of the present invention may be used as a target factor for diagnosing and treating muscle diseases caused by gene mutations such as ALS and DMD. |
| US11286481B2 |
Method for producing complex of RNA molecule and peptide, and utilization thereof
The present invention provides a method for efficiently obtaining a complex in which a gene (mRNA) and a peptide as a translation product thereof are linked via a peptide receptor molecule, and utilization thereof. In the method of the present invention, at least one 2′-modified nucleoside derivative is introduced into a 5′ end side of an antisense strand of a template DNA. |
| US11286480B2 |
Methods and compositions for sequence specific antimicrobials
The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising cell-penetrating peptides linked to CRISPR RNAs and methods for their use. |
| US11286472B2 |
Variants of exoglucanases having improved activity and uses thereof
The present invention relates to the expression and optimization of enzymes involved in the breakdown of lignocellulosic biomass. Disclosed are variants of the exoglucanase 1 of Trichoderma reesei, as well as the use of said variants with improved efficiency in methods for breaking down cellulose and for producing biofuel. |
| US11286471B1 |
Cascade/dCas3 complementation assays for in vivo detection of nucleic acid-guided nuclease edited cells
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions that allow one to identify in vivo edited cells when employing nucleic-acid guided editing. Additionally provided are automated multi-module instruments for performing editing and selection methods and using the compositions. |
| US11286467B1 |
System and method for production of fatty acid ethanolamides
A system and method for production of fatty acid ethanolamides (FAEs) are provided. The system and method for production of fatty acid ethanolamides includes microbes engineered to express the necessary enzymes to complete a FAE biosynthetic pathway, resulting in the conversion of glucose to one or more desired FAEs. The microbes may be engineered to express at least two of thioesterase, fatty acyl CoA synthase, NAPE-synthase, and NAPE phospholipase-D. The FAE-producing microbes can be administered to a subject in need thereof as part of a probiotic regimen. |
| US11286466B2 |
Ketoreductases
Disclosed are ketoreductases and the use thereof. The disclosed ketoreductases are particularly useful for enzymatically catalyzing the reduction of ketones to chiral or non-chiral secondary alcohols and oxidation of chiral or non-chiral secondary alcohols to ketones. |
| US11286463B2 |
Reprogramming of aged adult stem cells
A method comprising (a) obtaining young adult stem cells (YASC) from a first subject; (b) lysing the YASC to generate a lysate comprising an intracellular matrix (ICM) and other cellular components; (c) filtering the lysate through a filter having a membrane size of equal to or less than 0.4 micron to obtain a filtrate; and (d) applying the filtrate to a culture of aged adult stem cells (AASC) for a time period ranging from about 24 hours to about 30 days to generate a reprogrammed AASC (R-AASC) wherein the AASC were obtained from a second subject and wherein the R-AASC when infused into a breast cancer stem model results in a reduced number of breast cancer cells in bone marrow in comparison to a breast cancer stem model having AASC that have not been reprogrammed. |
| US11286461B2 |
Method to prepare sperm
Methods for improving the functionality and/or fertility of sperm, for example, by enhancing motility and/or extending the lifespan of sperm by subjecting the isolated sperm to a starvation protocol and/or ionophore are provided. Such methods may be used in, for example, artificial insemination to reduce the number of sperm needed for insemination and to improve conception rates. |
| US11286460B2 |
Cell culture medium for eukaryotic cells
Cell culture media are provided herein as are methods of using the media for cell culture and protein production from cells. |
| US11286459B2 |
Cell culturing method using nucleic acid-containing medium
An object of the present invention is to provide an animal cell culture method which is high in protein productivity.Provided is a method for culturing animal cells in a culture medium, wherein the culture medium comprises a nucleic acid component(s) (deoxyuridine, thymidine, and/or deoxycytidine, or a salt(s) thereof). Also provided is a method for producing a protein, the method comprising the step of culturing animal cells expressing the protein in a culture medium, wherein the culture medium comprises a nucleic acid component(s). |
| US11286458B2 |
Methods and compositions for the biological control of plant pathogens
Provided herein are Streptomyces isolates, designated MH71 and MH243, cultures thereof, and compositions comprising the same. Also provided are uses of the isolates, cultures and compositions, for example, for treating and preventing infections and diseases caused by or associated with plant pathogen infections, reducing the susceptibility of plants to diseases caused by or associated with plant pathogen infections, and for inhibiting or reducing the growth of pathogens on plants. |
| US11286457B1 |
Methods of improved yeast health and fermentation with urease
Methods, compositions, and systems for propagation and fermentation, particularly large scale operations for production of ethanol and dried distiller's grain are provided. Addition of urease and urea to propagation and/or fermentation improves yeast health, fermentation efficiency, and quality and quantity of DDG. Urease can be in reagent form or can be endogenous to the natural feedstock. |
| US11286456B2 |
Large scale production of liquid and solid trichoderma products
The subject invention provides method of producing Trichoderma fungi on an industrial scale. In specific embodiments, the subject invention provides methods of producing both a liquid Trichoderma-based product and a solid-state Trichoderma-based product from the same starting seed culture and inoculant. |
| US11286448B2 |
Enzymatic processing plant and method of enzymatic processing
An enzymatic processing plant for continuous flow-based enzymatic processing of organic molecules. The enzymatic processing plant including an enzymatic processing area, wherein the enzymatic processing area includes a turbulence-generating pipe with a repeatedly changing centre-line and/or a repeatedly changing cross-section, for generating turbulence to mix a reaction mixture and prevent sedimentation of particles as the reaction mixture is flowing through the turbulence-generating pipe. The enzymatic processing plant and the enzymatic processing area are arranged such that the reaction mixture is subjected to turbulence within the enzymatic processing area for a reaction time of 15 minutes or more. |
| US11286446B2 |
Stillage solids concentration
Stillage solids concentration methods are disclosed wherein a solids concentration aid is added to a process stream mixture in a corn to ethanol process. The solids concentration aid may comprise a cationic polymer coagulant or flocculant or both, a starch based coagulant or flocculant or a biologically derived (i.e., plant or animal origin) coagulant or flocculant. Acrylamide/quaternary ammonium copolymers and homopolymeric polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride polymers are noteworthy examples of suitable solids concentration aids. |
| US11286442B2 |
Method of lubricating food processing equipment and related food grade, high temperature lubricants and compositions
Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. |
| US11286441B2 |
Anti-wear composition for lubricants
Certain citric esters and amides, and certain mixtures thereof, e.g., mixtures comprising citrate oligomers, exhibit excellent anti-wear activity in lubricants. Many of these compounds or mixtures of compounds also exhibit a high degree of anti-wear synergy in combination with zinc dihydrocarbyldithiophosphates. The compounds of the invention are thus valuable tools that can allow one to reduce the amounts of zinc, and phosphates, that are used in the lubricant without sacrificing anti-wear performance. |
| US11286436B2 |
Feed location for gasification of plastics and solid fossil fuels
Pre-ground plastics of small particle size not more than 2 mm are co-fed into a solid fossil fuel fed entrained flow partial oxidation gasifier. A syngas composition can be made by charging an oxidant and a feedstock composition comprising recycle plastics and a solid fossil fuel to a gasification zone within a gasifier; gasifying the feedstock composition together with the oxidant in said gasification zone to produce said syngas composition; and discharging at least a portion of said syngas composition from said gasifier; wherein the recycled plastics are added to a feed point comprising a solid fossil fuel belt feeding a grinder after the solid fossil fuel is loaded on the belt, a solid fossil fuel belt feeding a grinder before the solid fossil fuel is loaded onto the belt, or a solid fossil fuel slurry storage tank containing a slurry of said solid fossil fuel ground to a size as the size fed to the gasification zone. |
| US11286434B2 |
Conversion process using supercritical water
A process for upgrading a heavy oil, the process comprising the steps of introducing a heavy oil feed to a partial oxidation unit; introducing a water feed to a partial oxidation unit; introducing an oxidant feed to a partial oxidation unit, where the oxidant feed comprises an oxidant; processing the heavy oil feed, the water feed, and the oxidant feed in the partial oxidation unit to produce a liquid oxidation product, where the liquid oxidation product comprises oxygenates; introducing the liquid oxidation product to a supercritical water unit; introducing a water stream to the supercritical water unit; and processing the liquid oxidation product and the water stream in the supercritical water unit to produce an upgraded product stream, the upgraded product stream comprising upgraded hydrocarbons relative to the heavy oil feed. |
| US11286429B2 |
Process for heavy oil upgrading utilizing hydrogen and water
A process for upgrading heavy oil is provided, which integrates thermal cracking, hydrogenolysis, and catalytic aquathermolysis. A catalytic hydrogen-aquathermolysis reactor receives a heavy oil feed, water and hydrogen. In addition catalytic materials and a viscosity reducing agent are introduced. The catalytic hydrogen-aquathermolysis reactor is operated at conditions effective to produce an upgraded heavy oil product. |
| US11286427B2 |
Reverse flow reactors having high purge efficiencies while containing asymmetric feeds, methods of using same, and pyrolysis products made from same
Reverse flow reactor (RFR) apparatuses exhibiting asymmetric feed profiles and improved purge mode efficiency, and methods of using same to transform a hydrocarbon feed into a pyrolysed hydrocarbon product are disclosed. The RFR apparatus includes an RFR body with a reaction zone having at least one bed. The RFR body has a central vertical axis and flanked by first and second void spaces. The method utilizes at least two oxygen-containing feeds, a combustion fuel feed, a purge feed, and a hydrocarbon pyrolysis feed. The RFR apparatus can cycle between an exothermic heating mode (heated to ≥700° C. while maintaining a pressure drop across the reaction zone of ≤100 kPag), a purge mode (purging oxygen using <6 bed volumes of purge gas to achieve a residual oxygen level of ≤20 ppm while maintaining a pressure drop of ≤35 kPag), and an endothermic pyrolysis mode (feeding pyrolysis hydrocarbons through the reaction zone to form pyrolysis products, while maintaining a pressure drop across the reaction zone of ≤70 kPag). |
| US11286424B2 |
Systems and methods for on-line pigging and spalling of coker furnace outlets
Systems and methods for safe on-line pigging decoking of a coker furnace tubes and which also permits on-line spalling operations. |
| US11286423B2 |
Laminate, manufacturing method of laminate, and image display device
A laminate is provided having excellent adhesiveness between a light absorption anisotropic film and a barrier layer, a manufacturing method of the laminate, and an image display device using the laminate. A laminate having: a barrier layer A; and a light absorption anisotropic film B, in which the barrier layer A is adjacently provided on the light absorption anisotropic film B, a relationship between a highest content of a compound A1 contained in the barrier layer A and a highest content of a compound B1 contained in the light absorption anisotropic film B satisfies a relationship in which a value of distance calculated from Hansen solubility parameters and represented by Formula (I) is within a range of 0.0 to 5.0, and the light absorption anisotropic film B contains a component same as the compound A1. distance={4×(δD(B1)−δD(A1))2+(δP(B1)−δP(A1))2+(δH(B1)−δH(A1))2}0.5 (I) |
| US11286422B2 |
Suspension of a magnesium silicate, method for making same and use thereof as a phosphor
The silicate of magnesium and of barium, strontium or calcium of the invention is characterized in that it is in the form of a suspension of solid crystallized particles in a liquid phase, said particles having a mean size between 0.1 μm and 1 μm. It is prepared by spray-drying a liquid mixture comprising compounds of magnesium, of silicium and of at least one first element chosen from barium, strontium and calcium, by submitting the dried mixture to a first calcination in air and to a second calcination in a reducing atmosphere and by wet milling the calcined mixture. |
| US11286420B2 |
Photon multiplying material
A photon multiplying material containing a luminescent material having organic semiconductor molecules capable of singlet fission attached thereto, wherein the organic semiconductor molecules are chemically attached to the luminescent material by a linking group and wherein the linking group and the band gap of the luminescent material are selected so that exciton triplet states formed by singlet fission in the attached organic semiconductor molecules can be energy transferred into the luminescent material. |
| US11286418B2 |
Composition and method for hydraulic fracturing and evaluation and diagnostics of hydraulic fractures using infused porous ceramic proppant
A composition and method for hydraulically fracturing an oil or gas well to improve the production rates and ultimate recovery using a porous ceramic proppant infused with a chemical treatment agent is provided. The chemical treatment agent may be a tracer material that provides diagnostic information about the production performance of a hydraulic fracture stimulation by the use of distinguishable both water soluble and hydrocarbon soluble tracers. The tracer can be a biological marker, such as DNA. The porous ceramic proppant can be coated with a polymer which provides for controlled release of the chemical treatment agent into a fracture or well bore area over a period of time. |
| US11286415B2 |
Downhole fluid for removing scales and methods thereof
Compositions and methods for removing scales within a subterranean environment are provided. The method includes placing a treatment fluid into the subterranean environment containing oil-laden scales and dissolving the oil-laden scales by contacting the treatment fluid to the oil-laden scales. The treatment fluid contains a solvent mixture containing a pyrrolidone and a terpene, an emulsifier, and a chelate mixture containing hydrochloric acid and a chelating agent that contains methylglycine diacetate. |
| US11286410B2 |
Organic-inorganic hybrid polymer based fluids
A brine viscosifier includes at least one monomer and triethoxyvinylsilane (TEVS) to provide crosslinking among the at least one monomer. A method includes admixing a composition comprising a brine, a thermal stabilizer, a pH buffer, and a polymer. The polymer may include a monomer, an organic crosslinker, an inorganic crosslinker; and an initiator. |
| US11286409B2 |
Composition containing refrigerant including R32, R125, R143a and R134a, and refrigeration method using said composition, method for operating refrigerator, and refrigerator
Provided is a composition containing a refrigerant that has a refrigerating capacity equivalent to that of widely used R404A, and a low GWP. The composition contains a refrigerant that contains difluoromethane (R32), pentafluoroethane (R125), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (R143a), and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a) in specific concentrations. |
| US11286406B2 |
Adhesive tape
Disclosed is an adhesive tape having an adhesive layer on one side or both sides of a polyolefin-based foam substrate containing closed cells, wherein the 65% compressive strength measured by compressive strength measurement according to JIS K 7181 is 6.0 MPa or less and the 80% compressive strength thereof is 20 MPa or less. This adhesive tape is excellent in flexibility at high compression, and excellent in performances such as, for example, impact resistance and, stability when deformed greatly. |
| US11286403B2 |
Chemical mechanical polishing composition, chemical mechanical polishing slurry and method for polishing substrate
There are provided a chemical mechanical polishing composition, a chemical mechanical polishing slurry and a method for polishing a substrate that can realize a polishing rate equivalent to or higher than that of the existing polishing agent even if total metal content is decreased, or can realize remarkably higher polishing rate than that of the existing polishing agent when using total metal content identical as before. The chemical mechanical polishing composition comprises an iron-based metal catalyst, and a magnesium-based metal catalyst, wherein the metal content of the iron-based metal catalyst is equal to or greater than the metal content of the magnesium-based metal catalyst. |
| US11286402B2 |
Use of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition for polishing of cobalt and / or cobalt alloy comprising substrates
Use of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition (Q) for chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate (S) comprising (i) cobalt and/or (ii) a cobalt alloy, wherein the CMP composition (Q) comprises (A) Inorganic particles (B) a triazine derivative of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently from each other H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, C2-C10-alkylcarboxylic acid, hydroxymethyl, vinyl or allyl (C) at least one amino acid, (D) at least one oxidizer (E) an aqueous medium and wherein the CMP composition (Q) has a pH of from 7 to 10. |
| US11286400B2 |
Curable compositions containing reactive functional compounds and polysiloxane resins, articles of manufacture and coated articles prepared therefrom, and a method of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate
A curable composition is provided, comprising: (A) a binder composition; and (B) a polysiloxane resin comprising aromatic functional groups and terminal active hydrogen groups. The composition may be used to prepare articles of manufacture and coated articles, such as footwear components. The composition may additionally be used to mitigate dirt build-up on a substrate. |
| US11286397B2 |
Alcohol-based dry-erasable ink
An alcohol-based dry-erasable ink for a writing instrument including, as separation agent, a mixture of glycerol, glycol and pentaerythritol ester. |
| US11286395B2 |
Washable paint composition
There is disclosed a washable paint composition suitable for use by children. The composition includes one or more pigments, specific extender pigments, alkali soluble thickeners and non-volatile neutralisers in an amount that allows the paint composition, should it come in contact with a cotton based textile, to be solubilised in a water solution and washed from the textile without leaving a stain. |
| US11286388B2 |
High flow poly(phthalamide) compositions, and articles made therefrom
A reinforced poly(phthalamide) composition comprising 20-80 weight percent of a poly(phthalamide) component comprising 15-55 weight percent of a crystalline poly(phthalamide), and 5-45 weight percent of an amorphous poly(phthalamide); 0.5-60 weight percent of a reinforcing filler; and 0.1-50 weight percent of an additive composition; wherein weight percent is based on the total weight of the reinforced poly(phthalamide) composition and totals 100; and wherein the reinforced poly(phthalamide) composition has a capillary melt viscosity, measured according to ASTM D3835 (2015) at 320° C., at 5000 s−1, that is at least 10% lower than that of the same reinforced poly(phthalamide) composition without the amorphous poly(phthalamide), and a warpage that is at least 15% lower than that of the same reinforced poly(phthalamide) composition without the amorphous poly(phthalamide). |
| US11286381B2 |
Formaldehyde-free curable composition
The present disclosure provides a curable composition comprising from 70 to 99% by dry weight based on total dry weight of the curable composition, an acrylic emulsion component, and from 1 to 30% by dry weight based on the total dry weight of the curable composition, a polyolefin emulsion component prepared by emulsifying a polycarboxylic-compound functionalized polyolefin starting material. |
| US11286380B2 |
Roofing compositions comprising linear low density polyethylene
Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 15 to 75 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-50 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition. |
| US11286379B2 |
Flexible rotationally molded article
Rotomolded articles, especially flexible rotomolded articles are made from an ethylene interpolymer product having a melt index, I2 of from 2.5 to 8.0 g/10 min, a density of from 0.905 to 0.920 g/cm3; and a Dilution Index, Yd, greater than 0. The ethylene interpolymer product comprises: (I) a first ethylene interpolymer; (II) a second ethylene interpolymer, and; (III) optionally a third ethylene interpolymer. |
| US11286377B2 |
Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition, multilayer structure, and package
Problem to be solved:To provide an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition which is excellent in impact resistance even without a resin other than an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer blended therein.Solution to the problem:Use an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) an aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt; and (C) a sorbic acid ester; wherein the aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt (B) contains a metal moiety selected from the group consisting of long Periodic Table 10th to 12th element metals; wherein the sorbic acid ester (C) is present in an amount of 0.0001 to 10 ppm based on the total amount of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A), the aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt (B), and the sorbic acid ester (C). |
| US11286375B2 |
Conjugated diene polymer, rubber composition, crosslinked rubber, rubber product, and tire
The present invention provides a conjugated diene polymer containing a low vinyl portion having a vinyl content of 2 to 20% by mol and a high vinyl portion having a vinyl content of 50% by mol or more, and a method for producing the same; a rubber composition containing a rubber component containing the conjugated diene polymer, at least one filler selected from the group consisting of carbon black and silica, a silane coupling agent, and a crosslinking agent; crosslinked rubber prepared by crosslinking the rubber composition; and a rubber product and a tire containing the crosslinked rubber. The tire can achieve both the abrasion resistance and the low fuel consumption capability, the conjugated diene polymer, the rubber composition, and the crosslinked rubber are preferred for producing the tire, and the rubber product is excellent in abrasion resistance and low heat generation property. |
| US11286372B2 |
Heat sink composition for electrically resistive and thermally conductive circuit breaker and load center and method of preparation therefor
The disclosed concept relates to compositions and methods for the manufacture of electrically resistive, thermally conductive electrical switching apparatus. The composition includes a polymer component and a nanofiber component. The thermal conductivity of the nanofiber component is higher than the thermal conductivity of the polymer component such that the electrical switching apparatus which includes the composition of the disclosed concept has improved heat dissipation as compared to an electrical switching apparatus constructed of the polymer component in the absence of the nanofiber component. Further, the disclosed concept relates to methods of towering the internal temperature of an electrically resistive, thermally conductive electrical switching apparatus by forming the internals of the apparatus, e.g., circuit breakers, and/or the enclosure from the composition of the disclosed concept. |
| US11286371B2 |
Thermoplastic resin composition, shaped article, and vehicle component
Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition excellent in heat resistance, transparency, appearance after shaping, and weather resistance, and in which coloring is suppressed during shaping processing. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention includes a copolymer (P1), and an antioxidant (O) represented by General Formula (1), in which the thermoplastic resin composition contains 80% by mass or more of the copolymer (P1) with respect to a total mass of the thermoplastic resin composition, and the copolymer (P1) includes 80 mol % or more of a repeating unit (A) derived from methyl (meth)acrylate (a), 2 mol % or more and 7 mol % or less of a repeating unit (B) derived from (meth)acrylic acid (b), and 0.001 mol % or more and 0.15 mol % or less of a repeating unit (C) having a glutaric anhydride structure. [in Formula (1), R1 and R1′ each independently represent one or a plurality of alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms substituted at an arbitrary position on a phenyl group] |
| US11286367B2 |
Pellet and thermoplastic resin composition
Provided is a carbon black master batch pellet for black coloring comprising a high concentration of carbon black, having an excellent dispersibility of the carbon black, and which can express a stable black coloring concentration with hardly any classification occurring even when mixed in the various raw materials of a thermoplastic resin composition. A pellet comprising 35 to 55 mass % of carbon black (A), 65 to 45 mass % of a thermoplastic resin (B), and 0 to 10 mass % of a dispersant assistant (C), wherein a diameter (D) in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction is 2 to 5 mm, and a ratio (D/L) of the diameter (D) to a length (L (mm)) in the axial direction is 3.0 to 1.5. |
| US11286365B2 |
Process for recycling polyolefins
A process for recycling polyolefins comprising the steps of extruding used polyolefin material, producing granules from the polyolefin material exiting from the extrusion into a liquid cooling medium, separating the cooling medium to obtain a dry polyolefin granulate, and treating the dry polyolefin granulate in a treatment space with a treatment gas, preferably by counter-current flow, immediately after separation of the cooling medium, the dry polyolefin granules still have a granule temperature (T2) which is above a temperature (T1) of the liquid cooling medium and in the range of 71° C.-200° C., preferably 80° C.-160° C., but below the melting point of the granules, and at least 75% of the dry polyolefin granules, in the treatment space, have a dry temperature (T3) which is in the range of granule temperature (T2)±20° C., but below the melting point of the granules. |
| US11286356B2 |
Method for fusing aramid/aramid fibres
A method for fusing aramid fibers, wherein a) at least one area of an aramid fiber is treated with an ionic liquid so that the aramid is partially dissolved, b) the aramid fiber is contacted via the dissolved area with another aramid fiber area with pressure being applied to the contact area, and subsequently c) the partially dissolved area of the aramid is re-coagulated. |
| US11286351B2 |
Process for producing acetoxy-bearing siloxanes
Described is a process for producing preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, end-equilibrated, acetoxy-bearing siloxanes which comprises reacting cyclic siloxanes, in particular comprising D4 and/or D5, and/or cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type with acetic anhydride using preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid as catalyst and with addition of acetic acid, wherein the cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type are mixtures of cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type which contain not only siloxanes comprising D and T units but also siloxanes comprising Q units. |
| US11286349B2 |
Surface treatment agent for thermally conductive polyorganosiloxane composition
A siloxane compound represented by the general formula (1): where R1 is a group having an alkoxysilyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is a linear organosiloxy group represented by the general formula (2): where each R4 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, Y is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and d is an integer of 10 to 50, each X is independently a divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, each of a and b is independently an integer of 1 or more, c is an integer of 0 or more, a+b+c is an integer of 4 or more, and each R3 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. |
| US11286345B2 |
Biodegradable cationic polymers and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are poly(hydroxylalkyleneimine disulfide)polymers, which have both desirable transfection properties and reduced toxicity. |
| US11286340B2 |
Group transfer polymerization for the production of functional monomers
The present invention provides efficient processes for preparing brush polymers. In general, the process comprises three distinct reaction steps utilizing two separate catalysts. In the first step, the initiating compound comprising norbornene is contacted with a silane in the presence of a catalyst, thereby forming a silated intermediate. This silated intermediate is then contacted with a monomer in the presence of a catalyst via Group Transfer Polymerization (GTP). The resulting compound from GTP is contacted with a ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) catalyst to prepare the brush polymer. Surprisingly, the brush polymers obtained from the above process are accessed in an efficient and rapid GTP methodology as compared to prior methods. |
| US11286332B2 |
Hydrophobically modified polyisocyanurate plastic and method for production thereof
The invention relates to novel modified polyisocyanurate plastics, obtainable by means of catalytic trimerization of a composition (A), wherein the composition (A) contains oligomeric, modified polyisocyanates (B), which represent a reaction product from an oligomeric polyisocyanate (B1) and at least one functionalization reagent (B2) which is reactive to isocyanate groups, wherein the composition (A) comprises a content of monomeric diisocyanates of 20 wt % at maximum and wherein the at least one functionalization reagent (B2) which is reactive to isocyanate groups has at least one relative functional group which is reactive to isocyanate groups and which is not an isocyanate group. The invention further relates to the method by which the polyisocyanurate plastics according to the invention are obtainable, to the use of the polyisocyanurate plastics according to the invention for producing coatings, films, semi-finished products, composite materials and molded parts, and substrates coated by such a coating. |
| US11286325B2 |
Nitrile-diene-carboxylic acid ester copolymers
The present invention relates to nitrile-diene-carboxylic ester copolymers, to the preparation thereof, to vulcanizable compositions containing nitrile-diene-carboxylic ester copolymers and the production thereof, and to vulcanizates based on nitrile-diene-carboxylic ester copolymers and to the use thereof in elastomeric components. |
| US11286324B2 |
Carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber, method for production same, crosslinkable nitrile rubber composition, and crosslinked rubber
A carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber comprising an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit in a content of 5 to 60 wt % and having an iodine value of 120 or less, wherein the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber has a polymer Mooney viscosity (ML1+4, 100° C.) of 60 or less and a polymer pH of 7 or less. |
| US11286323B2 |
Adhesive composition, adhesive agent, adhesive tape, and airtight waterproof adhesive tape
An adhesive composition contains an acrylic resin (A) obtained by copolymerizing a copolymerization formulation (a), the copolymerization formulation (a) including predetermined proportions of: (a1) at least one selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylate having a C1 to C3 alkyl group, t-butyl (meth)acrylate, a cyclic structure-containing monomer, and a C3 to C10 vinyl ester monomer; (a2) a (meth)acrylate having a C4 to C24 alkyl group (excluding t-butyl (meth)acrylate); (a3) a terminal carboxyl-containing monomer having a specific structure; and (a4) (meth)acrylic acid. The adhesive composition provides firm adhesion to a higher-polarity adherend, a lower-polarity adherend, a poor-adhesion adherend such as of ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM), and a rough surface, and is excellent in holding force and adhesiveness in a high-temperature/high-humidity environment, with reduced susceptibility to deterioration in adhesiveness over time. |
| US11286321B2 |
Super absorbent polymer
The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer according to the present invention includes surface crosslinked polymer particles prepared by surface crosslinking particles of a base resin, wherein the base resin is polymerized from water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomers, and a water-soluble component, in which the water-soluble component is present in an amount of 5% by weight or less based on the total weight of the super absorbent polymer, when measured after free swelling the super absorbent polymer in a 0.9% NaCl solution for 1 hour, and the super absorbent polymer has a permeability of 50 seconds or shorter. According to the present invention, provided is a super absorbent polymer having excellent liquid permeability even when swollen without a reduction in centrifuge retention capacity or absorbency under load while having improved permeability. |
| US11286320B2 |
Polymerizable monomer, polymer compound for conductive polymer, and method for producing the polymer compound
Polymerization reaction is performed using a polymerizable monomer shown by the following general formula (1) and at least one monomer selected from monomers each having a structure of a salt among a lithium salt, a sodium salt, a potassium salt, and a nitrogen compound salt of a fluorosulfonic acid or the like; then, the structure of the salt of the repeating unit of a polymer obtained by the polymerization reaction is changed to the fluorosulfonic acid or the like by ion exchange. Thus, the present invention provides a polymer compound for a conductive polymer and a method for producing the polymer compound which is suitably used as a dopant for a fuel cell and a conductive material, and which is a copolymer containing a repeating unit of styrene having a 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-trifluoromethylisobutyl ether group, and a repeating unit having any of a fluorosulfonic acid, a fluorosulfonimide group, and a n-carbonyl-fluoro-sulfonamide group. |
| US11286316B2 |
Compression blow formed HDPE containers and methods of making the same
Compression blow formed articles having improved barrier properties and methods of making the same are provided herein. |
| US11286311B2 |
CH3 domain variant pair inducing formation of heterodimer of heavy chain constant region of antibody at high efficiency, method for preparing same, and use thereof
Disclosed are a CH3 domain variant pair of an antibody, a method for preparing same, and a use thereof. A mutation is induced in the CH3 domain so as to improve a yield of forming a heterodimer heavy chain constant region of an antibody. The CH3 domain heterodimer forms a heterodimer heavy chain constant region with a high efficiency of 90 to 95% or more and also has outstanding heat stability. A heterodimer heavy chain constant region including the CH3 domain heterodimer can construct a bispecific monoclonal antibody which simultaneously recognizes two kinds of antigens. The CH3 domain heterodimer and the bispecific antibody or fusion protein of an antibody constant region comprising same can be usefully applied to the treatment or prevention of a disease associated with a target antigen or a target protein. |
| US11286310B2 |
Methods and apparatus for false positive minimization in facial recognition applications
An apparatus can include a processor that can receive location data from a user device, and store the location data in a user profile data structure also storing facial recognition data. The processor can also receive at least one image, and can identify a location based at least in part on a set of characteristics within the at least one image. The processor can, for each user profile data structure stored in a database, compare location data in that user profile data structure to the location. The processor can, when the location data of the user profile data structure and the location match, conduct facial recognition to determine whether the user associated with the user profile data structure can be identified in the at least one image. The processor can then associate the at least one image with the user profile data structure if the user can be identified. |
| US11286308B2 |
Cell based anti-cancer compositions with reduced toxicity and methods of making the same
Isolated pluralities of T cells which recognize at least one epitope of an intestinal cancer antigen or CNS cancer antigen and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are disclosed. Methods of making a plurality of T cells that recognize at least one epitope of an intestinal cancer antigen or CNS cancer antigen are also disclosed. Methods of treating an individual who has been diagnosed with cancer of a mucosal tissue or preventing such cancer in an individual at elevated risk are disclosed as are nucleic acid molecules that comprise a nucleotide sequence that encode proteins that recognize at least one epitope of an intestinal cancer antigen or CNS cancer antigen and T cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. |
| US11286303B2 |
CTLA4 fusion proteins for the treatment of diabetes
A method of treating, preventing, or delaying the progression of Type 1 diabetes mellitus autoimmunity by administering an effective amount of a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4) molecule is provided herewith. The CTLA4 molecule may be a fusion protein of a CTLA4 extracellular region and an immunoglobulin, such as abatacept. |
| US11286299B2 |
Peptides selective for Bcl-2 family proteins
Provided herein are peptides selective for combinations of Mcl-1/Bfl-1/Bcl-xL. Also provided are compositions containing these polypeptides and methods of using such peptides in the treatment of cancer that include administering to a subject one of the polypeptides. |
| US11286289B2 |
T cell receptors
The present invention relates to T cell receptors (TCRs) which bind the HLA-A*0201 restricted peptide GVYDGREHTV (SEQ ID NO: 1) derived from the MAGE-A4 protein. The TCRs of the invention demonstrate excellent specificity profiles for this MAGE epitope. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the TCRs, cells engineered to present the TCRs, cells harbouring expression vectors encoding the TCRs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the TCRs, nucleic acids or cells of the invention. |
| US11286282B2 |
Methods of detection and removal of rhabdoviruses from cell lines
The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, mixtures, and kits for detecting the presence of, and for removing, a virus from a product produced in an insect cell. The disclosure also relates to proteins, peptides, polypeptides, drug substances, biological products, vaccine antigens, and virus-like particles that are produced in an insect cell and that are free or substantially free of a virus. The disclosure also relates to compositions, methods, assays, and kits for detecting a rhabdovirus in a sample. |
| US11286280B2 |
Melanocortin-1 receptor-specific peptides for cytokine storm and inflammation therapy
Methods preventing, ameliorating or treating cytokine storm or inflammatory disease, indications, conditions and syndromes by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a melanocortin-1 receptor-specific cyclic peptide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US11286276B2 |
Cationic steroidal antimicrobials
Disclosed herein are cationic steroidal antimicrobials (“CSA compounds” or “ceragenins”) and methods of making the same. Particularly advantageous methods are identified for the synthesis of CSA compounds. CSA compounds may be formulated for treating subjects with ailments responsive to CSA compounds, including but not limited to treating bacterial infections. Accordingly, some embodiments include formulations and methods of administering CSA compounds. |
| US11286272B2 |
Production method for acidic xylooligosaccharide, and acidic xylooligosaccharide
The present invention provides a reduced-cost method for producing an acidic xylooligosaccharide, the method including a depolymerization step of depolymerizing a plant-derived raw material and a deacetylation step of adding a base to a solution of the product of the depolymerization step to achieve a pH of 11 or higher. The present invention further provides an acidic xylooligosaccharide having an acetyl group content of 0 to 5.0 mass %. The acidic xylooligosaccharide of the present invention, which has an acetyl group content of 0 to 5.0 mass %, can be used as a starting material in a production method to thereby obtain pentosan polysulfate with a high yield. |
| US11286271B2 |
Iridium (III) complexes containing N-heterocyclic carbene ligand, synthesis, and their use thereof in cancer treatment
Provided herein are Ir(III) complexes comprising N-heterocyclic carbene ligand, method of synthesis of the Ir(III) complexes, a pharmaceutical composition comprises thereof. Also provided herein are the methods for the treatment and prevention of cancer/tumor in patients in need thereof by the administration of the Ir(III) complexes under both dark and light conditions. Also provided is a method of detecting the Ir(III) complex in a biological system. Also provided is a method of making the Ir(III) complex. The Ir(III) complexes possess anticancer activity such as the induction of cell death, inhibition of cellular proliferation, and inhibition of tumor growth in vivo. |
| US11286269B1 |
Synthesis of copper azido-based energetic compounds
Methods for synthesizing in situ two energetic compounds. A first energetic compound being characterized by a first local structure that features metal centers bound by 1-tetrazole, 4-cyanobenzene and azide molecules, while a second energetic compound is characterized by a second local structure that features metal centers bound by 1-methyltetrazole and azide molecules. Both energetic compounds may further be characterized as crystalline coordination polymers (CPs). |
| US11286268B1 |
EIF4E-inhibiting compounds and methods
The present invention provides synthesis, pharmaceutically acceptable formulations and uses of compounds in accordance with Formula I, or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. For Formula I compounds X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, Q, L1, L2, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and rings A, B and C are as defined in the specification. The inventive Formula I compounds are inhibitors of eIF4e and find utility in any number of therapeutic applications, including but not limited to treatment of inflammation and various cancers. |
| US11286256B2 |
Bicyclic inhibitors of histone deacetylase
Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of conditions associated with inhibition of HDAC (e.g,. HDAC2). |
| US11286249B2 |
Pyrrolidine compounds
The present invention provides compounds of the Formula wherein L is selected from the group consisting of —CH2NHCH2—, —CH2NH—, —NH—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, —OCH2—, —OCH2CH2O—, —NHSO2NH—, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a compound of the formula: processes for preparing the compounds and their salts, a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of treating patients in need of such treatment. |
| US11286246B2 |
Pro-drugs and related methods
The invention relates to Pro-drugs, comprising red-ox-sensitive cleavage sites. The compounds may be utilized in medical practice for targeting of si RNA, antisense oligonucleotides or protein-based therapeutics to the cytoplasmatic compartment of cells both in vitro or in vivo, in a subject in need. |
| US11286245B2 |
Therapeutic aurones
Substituted aurones were found to have antitrypanosomal, antifungal and immunomodulatory activity. The invention provides novel aurone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods encompassing medical and veterinary applications. |
| US11286244B2 |
Solar cell dyes for copper redox based dye sensitized solar cells and combinations thereof
The present application discloses compounds and compositions, useful in the manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cells and other similar technology. |
| US11286242B2 |
Oxadiazoles for use in controlling phytopathogenic fungi
The present invention relates to novel oxadiazoles of Formula I. wherein, R1, L1, A, L2 and R10 are as defined in the detailed description. |
| US11286240B2 |
Catalyst bound alpha radical and synthesis of OXO compounds using the same
The present invention discloses in situ generated catalyst bound alpha radical compound represented by formula (I) or (II) and a single pot process for the preparation of oxo compounds by using in situ generated catalyst bound alpha radical compound of formula (I) or (II). |
| US11286238B2 |
Melatonin derivatives, method thereof, and use thereof
The present disclosure discloses melatonin derivatives, a method thereof, and a use thereof. The method comprises: dissolving melatonin in a solvent, adding a catalyst while maintaining the solvent at 0° C. to obtain a first reaction solution, stirring the first reaction solution, adding reactants in the first reaction solution, continually stirring at room temperature or at refluxing reaction temperature until, when analyzing by thin layer chromatography, the first reaction solution is fully reacted, quenching the reaction with ice water, concentrating the first reaction solution to obtain a residue of the first reaction solution, and purifying the residue of the first reaction solution by column chromatography to obtain the melatonin derivatives. |
| US11286237B2 |
Method for manufacturing methacrylic resin composition
Provided is a method for manufacturing a methacrylic resin composition having excellent surface processability and displaying excellent preservability of formed surface processing. A method for manufacturing a methacrylic resin composition, wherein the methacrylic resin composition comprises two or more types of methacrylic resins that each have a structural unit (X) having the same type of cyclic structure-containing main chain, the methacrylic resin composition has a Vicat softening temperature of 120° C. to 160° C., methanol-soluble content is contained in an amount of 5 mass % or less relative to 100 mass %, in total, of the methanol-soluble content and methanol-insoluble content, comprising mixing a low molecular weight component and a high molecular weight component. |
| US11286235B2 |
Ultra short acting anti-arrhythmic agents
The present invention provides novel sotalol derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same that are are useful as pharmaceutical agents in the treatment of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. |
| US11286233B2 |
Stilbene derivatives for the treatment of CNS and other disorders
The present application discloses stilbene derivative compounds and compositions, and methods for treating ocular diseases, neurological disorders and protein aggregation-related disorders in patients using the compounds and compositions as disclosed herein. |
| US11286225B2 |
Organoleptic compounds
The present invention relates to novel ((4,4,8-trimethyltricyclo[6.3.1.02,5]dodecan-1-yl)oxy) alcohols and their use as fragrance materials. |
| US11286222B2 |
Azeotrope or azeotropic composition containing pentafluoropropane and water, and method for producing pentafluoropropane
An object of the present invention is to provide a method that can efficiently remove water contained in pentafluoropropane. Provided as a solution is a method comprising distilling a composition comprising pentafluoropropane and water to thereby extract pentafluoropropane with a water content higher than that of the composition as a first stream, and pentafluoropropane with a water content lower than that of the composition as a second stream. |
| US11286220B2 |
Process for 1-butene production from n-butane dehydrogenation through efficient downstream separations
System and method for producing 1-butene are disclosed. The method includes dehydrogenating butane to form a mixture comprising butene isomers. 1-butene is separated from the mixture using a system that includes a membrane. The system also includes an isomerizing unit for isomerizing cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene to form additional 1-butene. |
| US11286217B2 |
Process and apparatus for reacting feed with fluidized catalyst and confined quench
A dehydrogenation process and apparatus contact a paraffinic stream with dehydrogenation catalyst to product olefinic product gases. The olefinic product gases are separated from spent dehydrogenation catalyst and contained in a confined space that has a smaller volume than the reactor particularly at the same elevation. The containment of the olefinic product gases facilitates quenching the olefinic product gases to terminate reaction and improve selectivity to propylene. |
| US11286215B2 |
Reverse acid and hydrocarbon cascading in alkylation
A cascade reactor scheme with acid and hydrocarbon flowing in reverse directions. The systems and processes for alkylation of olefins herein may include providing a first olefin to a first alkylation zone, and a second olefin to a second alkylation zone. Isoparaffin may be provided to the first alkylation zone. The isoparaffin and first olefin may be contacted with a partially spent sulfuric acid in the first alkylation zone to form a spent acid phase and a first hydrocarbon phase including alkylate and unreacted isoparaffin. The first hydrocarbon phase and second olefin may be contacted with a sulfuric acid feed in the second alkylation zone to form a second hydrocarbon phase, also including alkylate and unreacted isoparaffin, and the partially spent sulfuric acid that is fed to the first alkylation zone. Further, the second hydrocarbon phase may be separated, recovering an isoparaffin fraction and an alkylate product fraction. |
| US11286214B2 |
Obscurant emission systems and methods
An obscurant-emitting composition may comprise an oxidizer comprising a cation comprising at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and an anion comprising at least one of nitrate, chlorate, bromate, iodate, perchlorate, periodate, or chlorite; a fuel; and a hydrated salt composition, wherein the obscurant-emitting composition comprises between 0.001% and 8% by weight hydrated salt composition. |
| US11286210B2 |
Joined material and method of manufacturing same
A joined material and a method of manufacturing the joined material are provided which enable a metal layer and a carbon material layer to be easily joined to each other while making the thickness of the metal layer larger and which can inhibit failure.A joined material includes a CFC layer (3) and a tungsten layer (4) that are joined to each other. A sintered tungsten carbide layer (5), a mixed layer (6) of SiC and WC, and SiC and WC (7) that have been sintered while intruding into the CFC layer (3), are formed between the CFC layer (3) and the tungsten layer (4), and these layers (3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) are joined to each other by sintering. |
| US11286208B2 |
Systems and methods for thermally processing CMC components
Systems and methods for thermally processing composite components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a system includes a thermal system, a mover device, and a control system. The system also includes a plurality of vessels in which one or more components may be placed. The vessels are similarly shaped and configured. A vessel containing the one or more components therein may be mounted into a chamber defined by the thermal system during thermal processing. The thermal system and vessels include features that allow components to be thermally processed, e.g., compacted, burnt-out, and densified via a melt-infiltration process, a polymer impregnation and pyrolyzing process, or a chemical vapor infiltration process. utilizing the same thermal system and common vessel design. The control system may control the thermal system and mover device to automate thermal processing of the composite components. |
| US11286199B2 |
Substantially transparent substrates including high and low emissivity coating layers
A treated substrate includes a low emissivity coating layer disposed on a substrate and a high emissivity coating layer disposed on the low emissivity coating layer. The low emissivity coating layer is formed a low emissivity coating composition including silver, or indium tin oxide, or fluorine-doped tin oxide, while the high emissivity coating layer is formed from a high emissivity coating composition including a carbon-doped silicon oxide. The treated substrate has an emissivity of from 0.7 to less than 1.0 at wavelengths ranging from 8 micrometers to 13 micrometers and has an emissivity of greater than 0 to 0.3 at wavelengths less than 6 micrometers. The treated substrate also maintains a visually acceptable mechanical brush durability resistance for at least 150 test cycles tested in accordance with ASTM D2486-17. |
| US11286191B2 |
Apparatus for filtering and/or conditioning and/or purifying a fluid such as water
An apparatus for filtering water has a valve head and a filtration/purification canister removably mountable thereon. Connecting the canister to the valve head automatically opens a check valve in the valve head to permit water to flow from the valve head into and through the canister, and then back to and through the valve head to an outlet port. Disconnecting the canister from the valve head automatically closes the check valve, stopping the flow of water. A bypass valve is provided in the valve head to permit a sanitizing solution to flow through the valve head and along the lines of the water distribution system to sanitize the system, while bypassing the canister. The outlet port may be directly connected to an appliance that uses water, to eliminate possible contamination that may occur when water is brought indirectly from the outlet port to the appliance instead. |
| US11286179B2 |
Flow-through fluid purification device and means for accommodating a radiation source
A flow-through fluid purification device (1), which comprises a container (5) arranged such that fluid to be purified can flow-through a volume (8) of the container (5) from an inlet (3) to an outlet (7), a receptacle (10) for accommodating a radiation source in the form of a lamp (13), wherein the receptacle (10) has an interface wall (11) permeable for radiation with a wavelength in the UV-range, preferably between 150 nm and 200 nm, more preferably of 172±8 nm, and arranged to let radiation pass into the volume (8) of the container (5), a plurality of baffle plates (9) located in the volume (8) of the container (5) with an inter-baffle distance (D) in the flow direction from the inlet (3) to the outlet (7), wherein the baffle plates (9) are arranged to force the fluid flowing from the inlet (3) to the outlet (7) to flow substantially along the interface wall (11) and through gaps (G) between the interface wall (11) and the baffle plates (9) defining the shortest distance between the interface wall (11) and the baffle plates (9), and wherein the baffle plates (9) each have a surface on the upstream side in the flow direction which is perpendicular to the interface wall (11). |
| US11286177B2 |
System and a method for comprehensive monitoring, analysis and maintenance of water and equipment in swimming pools
The present invention provides a method for comprehensive monitoring, analysis and maintenance of water and equipment in swimming pools, said method implemented by one or more processors operatively coupled to a non-transitory computer readable storage device, on which are stored modules of instruction code that when executed cause the one or more processors to perform: —accumulating and monitoring data from elements including at least one of: sensors, actuators, and breakers in and around the vicinity of the swimming pools; —accumulating non-sensory data from a plurality of sources at a local processing unit; —propagating said data to an online remote server, —applying machine learning or rule based algorithms at the online remote server configured to incorporate all the acquired data and obtain an optimal policy for pool maintenance by providing recommendations, control parameters, and —providing an online interface to access said recommendation/control parameters for at least one of: pool owners, pool servicemen, pool maintenance companies, pool vendors and pool retail dealers. |
| US11286175B2 |
Fluid stream management systems and methods thereof
Fluid stream management systems and methods relating thereto are described. The fluid management system includes a neural network, which comprises: (i) an input layer that is communicatively coupled to one or more fluid facility sensors and/or one or more pre-processing flow sensors such that one or more of the flow condition attribute values are received the neural network; (ii) one or more intermediate layers, which are configured to constrain one or more of the flow condition attribute values to arrive at modified flow condition attribute values; (iii) an output layer, which transmits, one or more modified flow condition attribute values to a downstream control device. This control device and other computation devices perform certain calculations that ultimately inform a flow controller, which in turn, instructs a flow-directing device regarding management of fluid streams. |
| US11286173B2 |
Method and apparatus for filtration of lime-treated water
A method and apparatus is provided for water filtration of a milk of lime solution that contains water, impurities, and grit particles, in which the milk of lime solution enters a vessel, and wherein turbulence is created in the vessel, by which larger grit particles settle out of the milk of lime solution, to form a bed of grit particles in the lower end of the vessel, such that grit particles and impurities are filtered from the lime-treated water that comprises a milk of lime solution, with water then being drawn off, that may be discharged out one or more dosing locations and/or recycled back for further filtration, as may be desired. |
| US11286166B2 |
Method for producing graphite oxide
The present invention provides a safe and highly efficient method for producing graphite oxide. The present invention relates to a method for producing graphite oxide by oxidizing graphite, the method including the step of oxidizing graphite by adding a permanganate to a liquid mixture containing graphite and sulfuric acid while maintaining the concentration of heptavalent manganese at 1% by mass or less in 100% by mass of the liquid mixture. |
| US11286163B2 |
Method for making carbon nanotube arrays
A method for making a carbon nanotube array includes placing a gas diffusing unit defining an outlet in a chamber including a first inlet and a second inlet. A gas transporting pipe haves a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the second end is connected to the gas diffusing unit, and the first end passes through the second inlet and extends out of the chamber. A growth substrate defining a through hole covers the outlet. A carbon source gas and a protective gas is supplied to the chamber from the first inlet, to grow a carbon nanotube array including multiple carbon nanotubes. Each carbon nanotube has a bottom end. Then the carbon source gas is stopped supplying, and an oxygen containing gas is supplied to the gas transporting pipe, to oxidize the bottom end. |
| US11286158B2 |
MEMS-component
A MEMS component includes a semiconductor substrate stack having a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate, wherein the semiconductor substrate stack has a cavity formed within the first and second semiconductor substrates, and wherein at least the first or the second semiconductor substrate has an access opening for gas exchange between the cavity and an environment. A radiation source is arranged at the first semiconductor substrate, and a radiation detector is arranged at the second semiconductor substrate. Two mutually spaced apart reflection elements are arranged in a beam path between the radiation source and the radiation detector, wherein one reflection element is partly transmissive to the emitted radiation from the cavity in the direction of the radiation detector, and wherein an interspace between the two mutually spaced apart reflection elements has a length that is at least ten times the wavelength of the emitted radiation. |
| US11286157B2 |
Methods for packaging a microelectromechanical systems device
A method for packaging a MEMS device includes the following steps. A metal cap is provided that is partially anchored to a wafer comprising the MEMS device where at least one point between the cap and the wafer is unanchored, the metal cap arranged to at least substantially extend over the MEMS device. An electrical contact pad is electrically coupled to the MEMS device. A sealing layer is provided over the metal cap and the wafer such that the sealing layer seals a gap between an unanchored portion of the metal cap and the wafer to encapsulate the MEMS device, where the electrical contact pad and the metal cap include the same composition. |
| US11286156B2 |
Youth stirrup attachment for an adult size saddle
The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse. The attachment is easily mounted on the adult saddle by placing the frontal opening around the adult saddle horn and looping the stretchable strap around the adult saddle cantle (rear portion). |
| US11286152B2 |
Door and baffle interface assembly for frozen dessert machines
An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice. |
| US11286151B2 |
Vacuumed controlled level sensing liquid dispensing device
A gravity flow liquid disinfectant dispensing reservoir comprised of a tapered base and a neck portion that extends centrally from the reservoir. An aperture located on the bottom of the reservoir facilitates the dispensing of liquid (i.e., disinfectant) from the reservoir into a holding tank. In another embodiment, a closed system for dispensing a liquid disinfectant into a tank containing liquid (effluent) and controlled via vacuum. The gravity flow device introduces disinfectant to the tank as the water level rises, giving the ultimate amount of contact time for treatment of effluent. Utilizing gravity and vacuum controlled dispensing of disinfectant dispenses disinfectant continuously in real time and provides for maximum contact time for minimal pathogen survival. |
| US11286150B2 |
Dosing machine for dispensing metered quantities of fluid products, in particular for preparing paints, varnishes, dyes and the like
A dosing machine for dispensing metered quantities of fluid products, in particular for preparing paints, varnishes, dyes and the like, includes: a stock having a plurality of compartments configured to receive respective sealed disposable cartridges, a dispensing head having a plurality of nozzles, and a plurality of dosing circuits configured to supply metered quantities of fluid products to respective nozzles of the dispensing head, wherein each of said dosing circuits is hydraulically connected to two cartridge supports configured to be connected to respective cartridges containing the same fluid product, so that, during operation, one of the two cartridges connected to the same dosing circuit forms a buffer for the complementary cartridge. |
| US11286148B2 |
Liquid dispenser
A liquid dispensing apparatus has a main pipe, a plurality of secondary pipes and a plurality of tertiary pipes that allow a user to fill multiple containers simultaneously. The inlet of the main pipe receives a liquid from a liquid source and travels through main pipe, secondary pipes, tertiary pipes and exits outlet into many containers. The diameter of the tertiary pipes is narrower than the diameter of the main pipe which causes an increase in velocity as the liquid travels through device. The apparatus may also contain an option piercing tip with a piercing needle, allowing the user to fill multiple squeeze containers with their lids on. |
| US11286147B2 |
Hot-liquid supply device and method for controlling same
The present invention provides a hot-water supply device comprising: a flow control valve for controlling the flow rate of water supplied from the outside; a heating module for heating water passed through the flow control valve and guided thereto; a hot-water discharge valve for opening or closing a channel through which the water heated by the heating module is discharged; an input unit for receiving a hot-water discharge signal; and a controller for controlling the flow control valve, the heating module, and hot-water discharge valve such that the flow rate of water supplied to the heating module is controlled step by step by the flow control valve according to signals received by the input unit. |
| US11286146B2 |
Wine dispenser
A liquid dispenser adapted to dispense liquid from a beverage container. The liquid dispenser includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The liquid dispenser includes an electric powered pump that is configured to cause fluid to flow into the bottom portion when the electric powered pump is activated. The bottom portion is fluidly connected or interconnected to the top portion such that fluid which flows into the bottom portion is configured to flow out of the bottom portion and to the top portion. |
| US11286145B2 |
Valve device
Examples disclosed herein relate to conduits, devices, systems and methods, which may include a dispensing device including a valve configured to interact with an inlet stream, the inlet stream having a first pressure, the valve having an outlet area with an outlet stream, the outlet stream having a second pressure; and a solenoid configured to interact with the outlet stream. |
| US11286144B2 |
Soft robotic actuators for positioning, packaging, and assembling
Exemplary embodiments relate to applications for soft robotic actuators in the manufacturing, packaging, and food preparation industries, among others. Methods and systems are disclosed for fixing target objects and/or receptacles using soft robotic actuators, for positioning target objects and/or receptacles, and/or for diverting or sorting objects. By using soft robotic actuators to perform the fixing, positioning, and/or diverting, objects of different sizes and configurations may be manipulated on the same processing line, without the need to reconfigure the line or install new hardware when a new object is received. |
| US11286142B2 |
Fuel tank lifting apparatuses and methods of use
A fuel tank lifting apparatus includes a first lifting apparatus including a first lifting base and a second lifting base that is connected to the first lifting base by a first actuator. A positioning mount is fixedly mounted to the second lifting base. The positioning mount is configured to support a fuel tank thereon. A powered fastening gun is fixedly mounted to the first lifting base. The first actuator raises and lowers the second lifting base relative to the first lifting base. A second lifting apparatus comprising a second actuator that raises and lowers the first lifting assembly. |
| US11286137B2 |
Crane with anti-collision device and method for operating multiple such cranes
The invention relates to a method for operating multiple cranes (1, 2), the movements of which are monitored for imminent collisions by anti-collision devices of the cranes, and to cranes comprising at least one movement device for moving a crane element, a control unit (13) for actuating the movement device, and an anti-collision device (17, 18) for monitoring the crane movements of the crane element for possible collisions with another crane. According to the invention, in the event of an imminent collision between a first crane (1) being operated and a second crane (2) which is not being operated, the first crane is stopped; a remote control connection (21) is established from the first crane to the second crane; the second crane is moved out of the collision region (130), which is interfering with an intended movement of the first crane, by means of control commands, which are provided at the first stopped crane and transmitted to the second crane by the remote control connection; the second crane is stopped after being moved out of the collision region by remote control; and the first crane is started up again so that the first crane can carry out its task. |
| US11286122B2 |
Automatic transfer system and method for items
Provided are an automatic transfer system and method for items. The automatic transfer system for items includes: an item container, which is configured to receive to-be-conveyed items with a preset direction; a detection device, which is configured to detect whether items falling into the item container meet a transfer condition; and a carrying device, which is configured to automatically transfer the item container to a preset destination when the items falling into the item container meet the transfer condition. |
| US11286117B2 |
Transport system and transport method
A deviation amount is a difference between a first error that occurs when an article is placed on a first transfer destination by a first transport vehicle and a second error that occurs when the article is placed on a second transfer destination by the first transport vehicle. An nth error that occurs when the article is placed on an nth transfer destination other than the first transfer destination and the second transfer destination is acquired. In an mth transport vehicle other than the first transport vehicle, a stop position of an mth traveling body is corrected by the nth error and an mth-1 error occurring when the article is placed on the first reference platform, or by the nth error and an mth-2 error as well as the deviation amount, the mth-2 error occurring when the article is placed on the second reference platform. |
| US11286116B2 |
Proppant metering and loading in a hydraulic fracturing blender
A proppant metering and loading apparatus for a hydraulic fracturing blender unit is provided. A continuous loop conveyor belt receives proppant from a source location on the blender, such as a hopper, and delivers the proppant to a blender device of the blender. A measurement device (e.g. weigh scale) measures and provides an indication of amount (e.g. weight, volume and/or density) of the proppant delivered to the blender device by the conveyor belt. |
| US11286113B2 |
Handling method, handling device and handling system
Disclosed are a handling method, a handling device, and a handling system. The handling method includes: advancing toward a position of the target object at a first speed according to a navigation route; advancing toward the position of the target object at a second speed in response to the distance between a current position of the handling device and the position of the target object becoming less than or equal to a first distance, the second speed being less than the first speed; identifying a mark point on the target object when advancing at the second speed, and aligning with the target object according to the mark point of the target object in response to having identified the mark point on the target object; stopping advancing and lifting up the target object after aligning with the target object; and advancing toward a preset position after lifting up the target object. |
| US11286110B2 |
Grabber for a front loader refuse vehicle
A grabber assembly has a beam assembly with a bracket. A grabber gear assembly is coupled with the bracket. The grabber gear assembly has a pair of gear mechanisms coupled with the bracket. Each gear mechanism has a shaft and a pair of thrust bearings, one at each end of the shaft. A grabber arm mounting pad is coupled with each shaft. A gear section is coupled with each shaft. The gear sections of each shaft mesh with one another to drive the grabber arm mounting pads. An actuating driver is coupled with one of the shafts to drive the grabber gear assembly and move the arms between an open and grasping position. |
| US11286107B2 |
Waste disposal system
A container including a plurality of side walls connected to form a tubular structure. A lid is provided for covering a top opening of the tubular structure. The lid includes a separate compartment with a bag dispenser therein, and the compartment is accessible for dispensing a bag while the lid is in contact a top edge of the tubular structure. A base is provided at or near a bottom opening of the tubular structure. |
| US11286106B1 |
Crate assembly
A crate assembly for storing one or more items. The crate has a bottom face and a plurality of side faces, wherein the bottom face comprises a plurality of slat assemblies installed onto the bottom rail assemblies and each side face comprises a plurality of slat assemblies installed onto a pair of corner rail assemblies. In one embodiment, the crate includes a plurality of slats with each slat having a cap on each end making a slat assembly with the cap having a channel adapted to slide the slat along a rail, a plurality of corner rail assemblies each defining a corner of the crate assembly with each corner rail assembly including a vertical rail adapted for receiving the cap of a slat assembly; and a plurality of bottom rail assemblies. Each bottom rail assembly has one end connected to a bottom end of one corner rail assembly and an opposing end connected to a bottom end of another corner rail assembly. Each bottom rail assembly also includes a horizontal rail adapted for receiving the cap of a slat assembly. |
| US11286105B2 |
Flexible container bags
A flexible bulk container comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and at least one sidewall defining an internal space. There is an access portion associated with the top wall for accessing the internal space through an open end of the access portion, and a position marker located at a predetermined position on the access portion for detection by a detector of a robotic system. An insert for use with a flexible bulk container during folding of the flexible bulk container is also provided. The insert comprises: a head portion and a tail portion extending therefrom, the head portion having an insert upper edge and the tail portion being sized and shaped for engagement with an open end of a filling spout, and lateral spacer portions extending from the head portion, one on either side of the tail portion. |
| US11286098B2 |
Resealable container cap
A resealable cap having a valve-type plug incorporated therein, and a device for manipulating the valve-type plug into a closed, sealed, position to maintain a decreased pressure in a container. |
| US11286096B2 |
Opening mechanism for plastic vial
The plastic vial for dispensing highly viscous or semisolid materials is formed of two sheets of thermoformable plastic. Sheets are thermoformed to form a raised profile defining a cavity. The profile has a spout portion with a parting line extends across the spout portion through particular sheet. A bending top portion of the vial snaps the parting line forming an opening in the spout to permit access to the contents. |
| US11286087B2 |
Child safety covers for use with various packaging or containers including without limitation packaging and containers shaped to correspond to a characteristic of the contents contained therein
Child safety lid/cover is provided and used to close the opening of content containers including rigid containers. The cover requires a multiple step process in order to be removed and helps to prevent inadvertent or accidental openings of the container. An embodiment for flexible bags includes the cover and adds a ring member that contains the locking section that the cover/lid is secured to. The flexible bag is secured to the ring member. The disclosed lid/cover can also be incorporated into lids of larger containers, such as, without limitation, relatively large tubs and pails. |
| US11286084B1 |
Display system of interlocking units
An interlocking three dimensional display system is described that includes a plurality of interlocking units. The interlocking units are easily coupled together and may be coupled in multiple varied orientations utilizing various combinations of an upper and base unit. The interlocking units are easily collapsed and fold flat for transportation. |
| US11286081B2 |
Self-sealing container
A self-sealing container is formed from a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container. The container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position, with the securing feature providing a visual indication of opening if the container is opened from the closed position. After the container is opened, the securing feature provides a closure feature that allows the container to be closed. |
| US11286076B2 |
Contained transfer of sterile or aseptic materials
A system for contained sterile/aseptic transfer of materials comprises a coupler assembly (6) including an active valve assembly (9) having an active valve and docking part and a passive valve assembly (7) which comprises a passive valve and a complimentary docking part, the two docking parts enabling the two valve assemblies to be secured together in a first position with a void formed between the two facing surfaces of the closed valves. A sterilisation device (20) including a UV emitter assembly is arranged to emit UV light into the void such that the exposed outer surfaces of at least the passive valve and active valve are exposed to UV light emitted by the emitter assembly after the two docking parts are secured together in the first position, and prior to moving of the passive/active valve to a second position where material may transfer through the opened valves. |
| US11286073B2 |
Box erecting method and system
A method and a system for erecting boxes from box templates of different sizes, said method comprising the steps of: adjusting a size of a frame (5; 105) according to a size of a box template (3; 103) which should be erected; wrapping the box template (3; 103) to be erected around the frame (5; 105); and separating the frame (5; 105) from the box template. |
| US11286072B2 |
Device and method for packaging products in pre-made packages
An apparatus (1) for the packaging of products in pre-made containers (100, 101) that comprises a receiving station (2) for containers and at least two workstations (3, 4) each on one side of that receiving station; the apparatus comprising container transfer means (5) that are equipped with at least two holding groups (6, 7) prepared to hold containers in a suspended way and that can move between at least two positions, one that coincides with the container receiving station (2) and the other that coincides with one of the two workstations (3 or 4), such that the transfer means are able to serve the pre-made containers received in that receiving station to one side and to the other side of the receiving station, and to corresponding workstations, in an alternating way. |
| US11286070B2 |
System and method for making capsules with filters
A system and process for forming and sealing a filter in a capsule is provided. The system includes a filter forming station having a mandrel for forming a filter preform, a capsule holder for holding a body of a capsule for receiving the mandrel with the filter preform and a filter sealing station including a sealer for sealing the filter preform to the body at a desired location within the interior surface of the body. The mandrel is adapted to hold the filter preform at a desired position for placement and sealing within the body. The process includes forming a filter preform on a mandrel from a filter material, positioning a body of a capsule for receiving the mandrel with the filter preform, the mandrel being adapted to hold the filter preform, and sealing the filter preform at a desired location to an interior surface of the body. |
| US11286068B2 |
Machine for packaging and method of packaging articles in tubular packs of plastic film
The packaging machine includes a wrapping tunnel, adapted to form a tube of plastic film around a group of articles and a feed conveyor adapted to feed articles to be packaged toward the wrapping tunnel. An elevator is positioned between the feed conveyor and the wrapping tunnel, and is movable vertically from a lower position, to receive articles coming from the feed conveyor, to a higher height, to transfer articles to the wrapping tunnel. A pusher is arranged to push articles to be packaged from the elevator into the wrapping tunnel. An auxiliary conveyor is also provided between the feed conveyor and the elevator. An upender is associated with the auxiliary conveyor, adapted to be arranged selectively in an active position, to co-act with the auxiliary conveyor to upend articles coming from the feed conveyor and transfer them toward the elevator, and in a deactivated position. |
| US11286062B1 |
Spacecraft exoskeleton truss structure
A spacecraft includes a structural interface adapter for mating to a launch vehicle, at least one radiator panel, at least one equipment panel, a first 3-D truss structure proximal to and mechanically coupled with the structural interface adapter, and a second 3-D truss structure distal from the structural interface adapter and coupled mechanically with the structural interface adapter by way of the first 3-D truss structure. The at least one equipment panel and the at least one exterior radiator panel is coupled mechanically by one or both of the first 3-D truss structure and the second 3-D truss structure with the structural interface adapter. Each 3-D truss structure includes at least four coupling nodes and at least six strut elements, attached together by a respective plurality of joints, each strut element disposed between and attached with a respective pair of the plurality of coupling nodes. |
| US11286052B2 |
Drogue parachute assemblies with elastomeric insert sleeves
A multi-staged drogue parachute assembly may include a suspension line having a primary length and a secondary length. The primary length may be deployable upon a first deployment of the multi-staged drogue parachute assembly. The secondary length may be prevented from deployment until the primary length has fully deployed. An attenuator may attach a first portion of the secondary length to a second portion of the secondary length. |
| US11286044B2 |
Method of regulating a power plant of a rotorcraft, and an associated rotorcraft
A rotorcraft and to a regulation method for regulating a power plant of a rotorcraft, the power plant having two engine units and a main gearbox, the two engine units being suitable for mechanically driving the main gearbox in order to drive an outlet main shaft of the main gearbox in rotation, the outlet main shaft being constrained to rotate with a main rotor of the rotorcraft, the two engine units including a first engine unit including at least one main engine. In accordance with the invention, such a regulation method includes at least one regulation step consisting in regulating a speed of rotation of the at least one main engine by progressively reducing a current setpoint by an increment i in percentage of the current setpoint per second. |
| US11286043B2 |
Nose landing gear assembly for use with an aircraft
A nose landing gear assembly includes an oleo strut, a forward brace including a forward brace first end and a forward brace second end. The forward brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay of a high wing aircraft about a first pivot axis. The assembly also includes an aft brace including an aft brace first end and an aft brace second end. The aft brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay about a second pivot axis, and the aft brace second end is pivotably coupled to the oleo strut. An actuator includes an actuator first end and an actuator second end. The actuator second end is coupled to the nose gear bay and the actuator first end coupled to the forward brace. The actuator is configured to move the nose landing gear assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. |
| US11286033B2 |
Wing for an aircraft
A wing for an aircraft including a main wing, slat, and connection assembly movable connecting the slat to the main wing and including an elongate slat track. A front end of the slat track is mounted to the slat. A rear end and an intermediate portion of the slat track are mounted to the main wing by a roller bearing that includes a guide rail mounted to the main wing and a first roller unit mounted to the rear end of the slat track and engaging the guide rail. The wing has redundant main load paths. The guide rail includes a guide rail primary structure engaging with the first roller unit and an additional reinforcement structure additionally reinforcing the guide rail primary structure in a lateral direction. The guide rail primary structure forms a first main load path. The reinforcement structure forms a redundant second main load path. |
| US11286031B2 |
Assembly with captive nut
An assembly with an aircraft fuel tank is disclosed having a captive nut with an internal thread, a secondary structure, and a fastener which secures the secondary structure to the fuel tank. The fastener has a shaft which passes through the secondary structure and has an external thread coupled to the internal thread of the captive nut. The fuel tank has a fuel tank element with a hole, and the captive nut has a sleeve which is located in the hole with an interference fit between an outer surface of the sleeve and an inner surface of the wall of the hole. |
| US11286025B2 |
Diving gear
Diving gear includes an air pump having a rigid housing with an interior space and an opening closed by a bag-like flexible part to form a variable pump volume delimited by the housing and the flexible part. The air pump is configured so that, if surrounding water causes positive pressure, the flexible part is pressed into the interior space, thus reducing the pump volume, and, at least in sections, lies against a housing inner wall in an interior space contact portion. A diver can pull the flexible part out of the interior space counter to the positive pressure, thus increasing pump volume. An air duct is configured so that, during the suction, air flows from an interior space end region toward a start of the interior space at least into a maximum height region, preferably into the interior space start region, and into the interior space. |
| US11286023B2 |
Rotatable hull and multidirectional vessel
A novel rotatable hull that generally includes a hull that is capable of rotating around an attachment point where it is connected to a vessel. In preferred embodiments, an outdoor motor mounted to the rotatable hull will turn to vector thrust and apply a moment to rotate the hull around a nominally vertical axis where the hull connects to the vessel. The invention also is directed to a vessel, which employs a plurality of rotatable hulls. A plurality of rotatable hulls can be arranged into a tripod, square or other stable geometric configuration and connected by a structure to form a vessel that can move in any direction along the plane of the surface of the water with or without changing the yaw axis orientation of the connecting structure. This may be useful in applications such as catching objects that are descending from the sky. |
| US11286021B2 |
Sensor fastener arrangement
The invention relates to a sensor fastener arrangement (10a-f) for holding a sensor device (3). The sensor fastener arrangement (10a-f) comprises a plurality of fastener elements (20a, 20b). The fastener elements (20a, 20b) are configured to arrange the sensor device (3) to a platform (1). Respective fastener element (20a, 20b) is rigid in a first state and reversibly deformable in a second state. When the platform (1) of the sensor device (10a-f), and/or the sensor device (3), is exposed to an impact force, in turn exposing a fastener element (20a, 20b) to a compressive force exceeding a critical load of that fastener element (20a, 20b), the fastener element (20a, 20b) goes from being in the first state to temporarily being in the second state. Thereby the fastener element (20a, 20b) goes from having a first rigid shape to temporarily being reversibly deformed, after which, when the impact force is terminated, the fastener element (20a, 20b) goes from temporarily being in the second state back to being in the first state. Thereby the fastener element (20a, 20b) goes from temporarily being reversibly deformed to having the first rigid shape. |
| US11286020B2 |
Ballast water-free vessel using difference in depth of bottom shell plate between bow/stern and midship section and construction method thereof
A ballast water-free ship using a difference in the depth of the bottom shell plate between the bow/stern and the midship section and a construction method thereof. A stepped portion is formed between either the bow or the stern and the midship section, such that the depth of the bottom shell plate of either the bow or the stern differs from the depth of the bottom shell plate of the cargo containment in the midship section, so that cargo can be loaded and unloaded without ballast water operation. |
| US11286018B1 |
Linearly actuated vehicle providing increased force actuation
Vehicular transmission systems includes a frame, a wheel drive sprocket associated with a wheel, a main drive sprocket mounted on the frame, a transmission member rotationally coupling the drive sprockets, a pedal slider coupled to the frame and which swings forward and rearward, and a drive mechanism including an overrunning clutch system connected to the main drive sprocket. A power link is connected at a first end region to the pedal slider and at a second end region to the clutch system. Forward movement of the pedal slider causes movement of the power link and rotation of the clutch system which causes rotation of the main drive sprocket and the wheel drive sprocket resulting in rotation of the wheel. The clutch system includes a drum over which the power link passes, and which has a circular portion and a fin extending radially outward therefrom. |
| US11286017B2 |
Adjustable brake lever sensor system
An adjustable hand brake lever assembly for a proportional electric braking system for a bicycle or other vehicle. The brake lever assembly may include a sensor assembly which is adapted for use with a standard brake lever assembly as used with mechanical cable braking systems. The sensor assembly may be replaced as a unit. The sensor assembly is adapted to allow for setting the reach adjustment, allowing a user to set a preferred initial position. The adjustable brake lever assembly may be coupled to a control electronic module and a regenerative braking system on a bicycle. |
| US11286014B2 |
Mounting bracket for a bicycle light
A mounting bracket for a bicycle light is disclosed which is formed in two parts, a first part for mounting on part of a bicycle frame, the first part having a first magnet, and a second part having an elongate portion arranged to extend laterally away from the plane of the bicycle frame. The elongate portion is arranged for holding a light source at a distal end, and having a having a second magnet arranged towards its proximal end. The second magnet configured to engage with the first magnet to couple the first and second parts together. The first and second parts are further provided with cooperating engagement portions for selectively elastically engaging the first and second parts with one another. Optionally the first and second parts have cooperating alignment portions to help ensure that the coupling occurs at a desired orientation. |
| US11286013B2 |
Dynamic tensioner locking device for a track system and method thereof
A track system comprising a dynamic tensioning device located between an idler wheel and the support frame as to apply proper tension in the track. The dynamic tensioning device is adapted to block at its current length upon the occurrence of a determined condition. The dynamic tensioner is adapted to substantially maintain its length when an acceleration and or deceleration of the track system reaches a predetermined value. For instance, such characteristic is relevant in an event of emergency braking. A dynamic tensioner would become contracted and the tension in the endless track would become too low. A low tension could cause the endless track to ratchet. |
| US11286011B2 |
Active aero panel
An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics. |
| US11286009B2 |
Tailgate with integrated modular loading ramp
A tailgate system, comprising: (i) a tailgate door configured to pivotally engage a rear cargo area of a body of a vehicle in between a closed position and an open position; and (ii) a bed extension pivotally engaged to the tailgate door and configured to pivot from a closed position to one or more open positions, wherein the bed extension includes a plurality of removable panels. |
| US11286005B2 |
Hood frame reinforcement for deflection mitigation
A vehicle hood includes a unitary metallic hood frame including a plurality of embosses having respective curved surfaces and a plurality of openings. The vehicle hood includes a metallic reinforcement material welded to a subset of the respective curved surfaces of the metallic hood frame. The vehicle hood includes a hood skin attached to the hood frame. The selective placement of metallic reinforcement material may reduce deflection of the vehicle hood while reducing weight compared to metal supports or a thicker metallic hood frame. |
| US11286003B2 |
Vehicle body structure
A vehicle body structure includes a space frame, a roof side bracket fastened to a roof side part of the space frame, a roof matching part provided on an upper side of the roof side bracket, and a roof panel, wherein a lower side of the roof panel is supported by the roof matching part. |
| US11285994B2 |
Modular chassis
A modular chassis is provided for an off-road vehicle to improve assembly, servicing, and repairing of a drivetrain of the off-road vehicle. The modular chassis includes a chassis to support components of the off-road vehicle. A front frame module couples with a front of the chassis, and a rear frame module couples with a rear of the chassis. The front frame module supports lower suspension arms of the off-road vehicle by way of inboard bushing joints. The front frame module supports at least a steering gear and a front differential of the off-road vehicle. The rear frame module is a tube-frame structure that supports components of the off-road vehicle. A lower portion of the rear frame module extends rearward and acutely upward to a top frame member that couples with upper side portions of the chassis. Several cross-members impart structural integrity to the rear frame module. |
| US11285993B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling steering system of vehicle
An apparatus and a method for controlling a vehicle steering system, which are capable of improving a sense of unity between driver's driving input and vehicle motion and the stability of the vehicle by estimating a side slip angle and performing return control, may include an assist torque determination module for determining assist torque for steering assist, a return control module for determining steering return torque for returning the steering wheel to a neutral position, a side slip angle estimation module for estimating a side slip angle, a side slip control module for determining a return control gain value in a response to the estimated side slip angle, a correction unit of correcting the determined steering return torque in a response to the return control gain value, and a torque compensation unit of determining final assist torque by compensating the determined assist torque with the corrected steering return torque. |
| US11285992B2 |
Rotating electric machine control device
A rotating electric machine control device has an electronic control unit, or an ECU that controls driving of a motor having motor windings, and includes mutually-communicable plural control units. The control unit includes a basic instruction calculation unit, a field-weakening calculation unit, and a current control calculation unit and a PWM (pulse width modulation) output unit. The current control calculation unit and the PWM output unit generate a PWM signal based on d-axis current instruction values and q-axis current instruction values that are calculated based on basic current instruction values and field-weakening d-axis current instruction value. At least a part of the instruction values used for generation of the PWM signal is shared by the plural control units. |
| US11285986B1 |
Steering bar for lever controlled vehicle
A steering bar for a lever-controlled vehicle provides for single hand operation of the lever-controlled vehicle. For example, the steering bar couples to the control levers for a zero-turn mower, providing safer, easier operation of the mower and making the mower handicap accessible. The steering bar can easily be installed on any dual steering zero turn mower. Steering is easier because turning it controlled by rotating the steering bar either right or left, with control of forward and reverse movements by pushing or pulling the bar. Speed, turning direction, or motion forward or reverse are all controlled by a single bar with a single hand. The steering bar is coupled with a selectively extensible control shaft to accommodate for the differing displacement length between the control levers during turning movements. The steering bar is coupled with the control levers with a ball and socket joint. |
| US11285984B2 |
Industrial cart comprising a mother or primary cart and a secondary or daughter cart
In one example, a mother cart is provided that is suitable for transporting a daughter cart. The mother cart includes a base frame having a group of wheels configured to allow the mother cart to be moved. The base frame, in turn, includes a loading bay for receiving the daughter cart, and a support surface for supporting the daughter cart. Finally, the base frame includes a primary restraint mechanism for engaging and securing the daughter cart in the loading bay. |
| US11285982B2 |
Elevated pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow
A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel. |
| US11285981B2 |
Train communication system and vehicle-mounted device
A train communication system which performs communication between a vehicle-mounted device and a TCMS includes one or a plurality of the vehicle-mounted devices and the TCMS. The vehicle-mounted device converts a signal to the TCMS into a signal in a network transmission format which is a format used for transmission over a network connectable by a plurality of vehicle-mounted devices and transmits the signal via the network and converts a signal in the network transmission format received from the TCMS via the network into a signal in an original format. The TCMS converts a signal to the vehicle-mounted device into a signal in the network transmission format and transmits the signal via the network, and converts a signal in the network transmission format received from the vehicle-mounted device via the network into a signal in an original format. |
| US11285980B2 |
Speed proving method and apparatus
The present invention relates to methods of improving the reliability and accuracy of level crossing warning systems. The invention is comprised of an axle counter based system that detects the presence and calculates the speed of a train approaching a level crossing and adjusts the activation time for any warning system using a pre-defined period. |
| US11285978B2 |
Rail vehicle
The present disclosure discloses a rail vehicle. The rail vehicle includes: a bogie, where the bogie has a straddle recess suitable for straddling a rail; and a vehicle body, where the vehicle body is connected to the bogie and pulled by the bogie to travel along the rail, and the vehicle body includes a plurality of compartments hinged sequentially along a length direction of the rail; and in the length direction of the rail, a surface of a compartment at at least one end of the vehicle body and facing away from an adjacent compartment is provided with an escape door that can be opened and closed. The rail vehicle according to these embodiments of the present disclosure facilitates optimization the structure of an escape passage, reduction in costs, reduction in occupied space and the weight borne by the rail, and improvement in stability. |
| US11285977B2 |
Rail vehicle
A rail vehicle contains a roof, a securing device, and a body. The securing device has at least a first securing unit and at least a second securing unit, and the first securing unit and the second securing unit are arranged offset relative to each other and are configured to secure the roof to the body. The first securing unit contains a fixed bearing, the fixed bearing is configured to prevent a movement of the roof relative to the body, and the second securing unit has a floating bearing, the floating bearing is configured to allow a movement of the roof in a longitudinal direction of the rail vehicle and to prevent a movement of the roof perpendicularly to the vehicle longitudinal direction. |
| US11285974B2 |
Vehicle control system and vehicle
A vehicle control system includes a vehicle, an information terminal apparatus that can provide, on a display unit, a plurality of contents which provide training on an operation method of the vehicle, and a server that can communicate with the vehicle and the information terminal apparatus. The information terminal apparatus includes a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display a first content that provides training on an operation method including a method to start an operation of a specific function of the vehicle and a second content that provides, to a user of the vehicle who has been trained by the first content and is registered in the server, training on an operation method corresponding to a phenomenon that can occur while the specific function is provided. |
| US11285972B2 |
Method and device for operating an automated vehicle based on a validity of a planning map
A method and a device for operating an automated vehicle, including: determining a position of the automated vehicle, detecting at least one surroundings feature in the surroundings of the automated vehicle, reading in a planning map depending on the position of the automated vehicle, the planning map being configured for determining a first driving function for operating the automated vehicle, determining a validity of the planning map depending on the position of the automated vehicle depending on the at least one surroundings feature, and operating the automated vehicle depending on the validity of the planning map. |
| US11285971B2 |
In-vehicle device and incident monitoring method
An in-vehicle device is mounted on a vehicle capable of automated driving, and comprises an incident detection processing unit which acquires vehicle information representing a control state of the vehicle, and detects an incident that occurred in the vehicle based on the vehicle information. |
| US11285965B2 |
Autonomous vehicle interface system with multiple interface devices featuring redundant vehicle commands
The present disclosure provides an autonomous vehicle and associated interface system that includes multiple vehicle interface computing devices that provide redundant vehicle commands. As one example, an autonomous vehicle interface system can include a first vehicle interface computing device located within the autonomous vehicle and physically coupled to the autonomous vehicle. The first vehicle interface computing device can provide a first plurality of selectable vehicle commands to a human passenger of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle interface system can further include a second vehicle interface computing device that provides a second plurality of selectable vehicle commands to the human passenger. For example, the second vehicle interface computing device can be the passenger's own device (e.g., smartphone). The second plurality of selectable vehicle commands can include at least some of the same vehicle commands as the first plurality of selectable vehicle commands. |
| US11285963B2 |
Driver-based prediction of dangerous events
A method that includes (a) monitoring a physiological state of a driver to provide physiological state information; (b) receiving or generating an indication about a dangerous event; (c) searching for a predicting physiological parameter that is associated with a predicting pattern that was indicative of an occurrence of the dangerous event; and (d) responding to the when finding of the predicting physiological parameter. |
| US11285962B2 |
Methods and systems of one-click registration of drivers in a load transport network
A computer-implemented method for one-click registration drivers in a load transport network via a mobile device messaging application includes the step of obtaining a driver information in a digital format. The method includes the step of passing via a computer network, the driver information to a driver registration/tracking application programming interface (API). The method includes the step of storing the driver information in a database; generating a hyperlink and send hyperlink to driver's smart phone as a text message, hyperlink includes a parameter mapped to the driver. The method includes the step of receiving a message that the driver has clicked on the hyperlink. The method includes the step of downloading a driver registration/tracking application to the mobile device after the driver has clicked on the hyperlink. The method includes the step of, with the driver registration/tracking application, requesting and fetching, with a driver registration/tracking application server functionality, the driver information from the database. The method includes the step of loading the driver information into the driver registration/tracking application and one-click set up is presented via a virtual button displayed with the mobile device. |
| US11285960B2 |
Method for operating a vehicle having a disconnect clutch
A method for operating a vehicle that includes a driveline disconnect clutch is described. In one example, the method includes adjusting a pressure of the driveline disconnect clutch as a function of an engine pull-up torque minus a driver demand torque when the pressure of the driveline disconnect clutch is between a torque stroke pressure and a hydraulic stroke pressure. |
| US11285959B2 |
Systems and methods for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions
Methods and systems are provided for improving fuel economy and reducing undesired emissions. In one example, a method may include in response to an engine speed being within a first threshold speed of an engine idle speed during a speed reduction request with engine cylinders unfueled, maintaining the cylinders unfueled, and controlling the engine to a desired stopping position responsive to the engine speed being greater than a second threshold speed lower than the idle speed. In this way, fuel usage and emissions may be reduced and engine restart requests may be conducted at least in part via vehicle inertia. |
| US11285958B2 |
Work vehicle
This work vehicle (tractor), which is provided with an engine and an accelerator pedal capable of changing the operational state of the engine, and is configured to be free to travel by means of an operation of the accelerator pedal by an operator, is equipped with a display near an operator's seat, said display being configured to be capable of displaying a screen (travel customization screen) for selecting whether or not to allow travel in conjunction with the accelerator. |
| US11285957B2 |
Traveling control apparatus, traveling control method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program
An estimation unit, if an acquisition unit acquires, as information outside a vehicle, information of a following other vehicle that is a vehicle traveling on a lane different from a traveling lane of the vehicle and is traveling behind the vehicle and information of a preceding other vehicle that is traveling ahead the vehicle and the following other vehicle, estimates, based on a behavior of the following other vehicle to the preceding other vehicle and a behavior of the following other vehicle to the vehicle, whether the behavior of the following other vehicle allows a lane change of the vehicle to enter between the preceding other vehicle and the following other vehicle. |
| US11285952B2 |
Braking and driving force control device
A braking and driving force control device includes a target braking and driving force calculation unit, and a braking and driving force distribution unit. The braking and driving force distribution unit causes a driving device to generate a target braking and driving force in a case where the target braking and driving force is within the availability, and in a case where the target braking and driving force is less than a lower limit value of the availability, causes the driving device to generate a braking and driving force corresponding to the lower limit value of the availability, performs arithmetic processing of suppressing time variation on the lower limit value of the availability, and causes a braking device to generate a braking force corresponding to a difference between the lower limit value of the availability after the arithmetic processing and the target braking and driving force. |
| US11285950B1 |
Vehicle one pedal drive grade compensation system
A vehicle includes a gear selector that selects between a drive and reverse gear. The gear selected defines an intended travel direction. The vehicle also includes a controller that, responsive to user input, activates a one-pedal drive system, and responsive to detecting the vehicle is rolling back for more than a predefined time period, a feedforward road grade compensation torque being opposite to the intended travel direction and having a magnitude greater than a feedforward threshold, and a feedback data noise compensation torque in the intended travel direction having a magnitude greater than a feedback threshold, reduces the maximum magnitude of the feedforward road grade compensation torque to a predefined value throughout a current key cycle for the vehicle. |
| US11285949B2 |
Vehicle travel control system and control method therefor
A vehicle travel control system for a vehicle may include: a braking profile generator to generate a brake pressure profile or a target speed profile based on monitored driving information of a host vehicle and a target vehicle; and a controller to control a speed or a deceleration of the host vehicle based on the generated profile. In particular, the braking profile generator analyzes an intention of a driver of the host vehicle when the driver intervenes at least one of the speed or deceleration of the host vehicle being controlled, and the braking profile generator further revises the target speed profile or brake pressure profile when the analyzed intention represents preferences of the driver such that the controller controls the host vehicle based on the revised profile. |
| US11285943B2 |
Vehicle control system and control method
A vehicle control system includes an automated driving control unit for controlling, based on surrounding environment information of a vehicle, driving, braking, and/or steering of the vehicle without depending on a driving operation of a driver; and a driving support control unit for supporting driving of the vehicle by the driver by controlling driving, braking, and/or steering of the vehicle. The control units are communicably connected. The driving support control unit can control, depending on a reception result of a signal received from the automated driving control unit, steering, and driving and/or braking of the vehicle based on the surrounding environment information without depending on the driving operation of the driver. |
| US11285942B2 |
Collision mitigation and avoidance
A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to, upon determining a front threat number exceeds a threat threshold, determine a rear time to collision between a turning host vehicle and a target, and, upon determining that the rear time to collision is below a time threshold, actuate a component based on a rear threat number for the target. |
| US11285938B2 |
Method for controlling a vehicle on a bend and roll stability control system
A method for controlling a vehicle when driving on a bend, includes determining bend information, wherein the bend information characterizes a further course of the bend in a direction of travel after a current position of the vehicle, determining predicted lateral acceleration values based on the bend information, wherein each of the predicted lateral acceleration values indicates a lateral acceleration predicted to act on the vehicle at a respective one of a plurality of future positions over the further course of the bend, and determining the probability of overturning at the future positions based on the predicted lateral acceleration values by comparing the predicted lateral acceleration values with a lateral acceleration limit value. A roll stability control system outputs a reduced deceleration request if the predicted lateral acceleration values undershoot the lateral acceleration limit value at least in certain regions. |
| US11285935B2 |
Driving support apparatus
A driving support apparatus (12) has: a setting device (122) for setting a first target position (31) on the basis of a first sign object (21), if the first sign object requesting a vehicle (1) to stop is detected; and a supporting device (123) for performing a first deceleration control for decelerating the vehicle to a first target speed before the vehicle reaches the first target position, if a second sign object (22) representing a stop position is detected during a period when the first decelerating control is performed, the setting device sets a second target position (32) on the basis of the second sign object and the supporting device performs a second decelerating control for decelerating the vehicle to a second target speed before the vehicle reaches the second target position. |
| US11285919B2 |
Secure layered autonomous vehicle access
A vehicle having at least one vehicle access secured by a first lock and at least one secure area secured by a second lock. The vehicle may also have a receiver configured to receive a command from a remote computing system to unlock the vehicle access or the secure area. |
| US11285918B2 |
Secure access to vehicle using biometric identifier
Secure access to a vehicle is described, in which one or more biometric identifiers of a user may be utilized to enable the vehicle. The user may not operate the vehicle without satisfying security measures based on his/her biometric identifier generated from various biological traits. In some embodiments, an artificial engine and/or algorithm may be combined to facilitate the authentication process to determine whether the user is authorized to use the vehicle. The secure access features may also manage a list of biometric identifiers of the authorized users. In some instances, the secure access features may be temporarily disabled. Further, individual parts of the vehicle may be associated with a unique identifier of the vehicle (which may include a vehicle identification number), and/or may be configured to transmit their geological locations determined by a global positioning system (GPS). |
| US11285916B2 |
Vehicle remote control system, communication module, vehicle, server, vehicle remote control method, vehicle remote control program, and storage medium
A vehicle remote control system includes a communication module configured to communicate with an ECU of a vehicle and acquire vehicle information, and a server configured to compute a starting state control command for switching between a starting-disabled state and a starting-enabled state of the vehicle based on the vehicle information received from the communication module. The server computes the starting state control command and outputs the starting state control command to the communication module. The condition for switching between the starting-disabled state and the starting-enabled state of the vehicle by the communication module is that, in addition to that power of the vehicle being off, at least one of the followings is satisfied: (1) the vehicle is stopped; (2) the vehicle is not stopped on a public road; and (3) the vehicle is stopped at a predetermined parking area. |
| US11285914B2 |
Anti-theft rollaway prevention handle assembly incorporated into a manual park release mechanism
An anti-theft and rollaway prevention handle assembly integrated into a park release mechanism of a vehicle. A housing has a recessed configuration supporting a park release pull handle engaged to the housing in a stowed position and preventing access to the handle. An unlock mechanism communicates with the handle via a latch such that, upon actuating the unlock mechanism, the latch being displaced to release the handle to project outwardly from the recessed configuration, permitting grasping of the same by a user in order to actuate the vehicle from the park position. |
| US11285912B2 |
Vehicle body rear structure
Provided is a vehicle body rear structure including: a rear roof rail extending in a vehicle width direction and being attached with a retractor for a seat belt; a bracket which is connected to the rear roof rail, so that the retractor is arranged between the bracket and the rear roof rail, and defines an opening portion at an end portion in the vehicle width direction thereof with the rear roof rail; and an extension which connects an end portion in the vehicle width direction of at least one of a top surface and a rear surface of the bracket to a front wall of the rear roof rail. The rear roof rail includes a protruding portion which protrudes frontward to have the retractor arranged therein, and the front wall extending in a vertical direction at a front side of a vehicle body. |
| US11285910B2 |
Safety belt for a vehicle
A safety belt for a vehicle includes at least one belt strap which has a belt interior arranged between at least two belt strap layers. In order to introduce heat into the vehicle near a vehicle occupant wearing the belt strap, at least one heating element is arranged in the belt interior adjacent to a belt strap layer facing the vehicle occupant wearing the belt strap. |
| US11285905B2 |
Airbag assembly and method
A vehicle airbag assembly for a vehicle body includes an airbag having a storage position and an unfolded position, in the unfolded position the airbag features an inboard side facing an interior of the vehicle body, an outboard side facing an exterior of the vehicle body, a top portion fixed to the vehicle body, and a bottom portion located on a side of the airbag opposite the top portion. A fabric layer is adapted to overlay the outboard side of the airbag in the unfolded position, the fabric layer including a top portion and a bottom portion located on a side of the fabric layer opposite the top portion, the top portion of the fabric layer fixed to the top portion of the airbag. |
| US11285901B2 |
Steering wheel
An airbag device is moved toward mounting portions and pins are inserted into insertion holes. Slopes at the distal end of each pin come into contact with a locking bar, so that the locking bar rotates and enters a longitudinal groove. When the locking bar approaches a back surface of the longitudinal groove, the locking member is rotated by an urging force of the coil spring and enters lateral grooves. Thus, the airbag device is mounted on a steering wheel body. |
| US11285900B1 |
Airbag housing
An airbag assembly includes a housing having a base, a first wall, a second wall, and a pair of end walls defining a cavity. The first wall and the second wall are spaced from each other, each of the first wall and the second wall extending from the base to a distal edge. The pair of end walls are spaced from each other and extending from the first wall to the second wall. The distal edge of the first wall extends from the end walls toward the second wall. The airbag assembly includes an airbag disposed in the cavity. |
| US11285896B2 |
System and method for vehicle sharing
A method, a system, and non-transitory computer readable medium for vehicle sharing are provided. The method includes receiving a user request via a ride share agent. The ride share agent is communicatively coupled to a server. The method further includes identifying a vehicle from one of ride share providers based on the user request, retrieving one or more settings associated with one or more systems of the identified vehicle from the server, determining a setting of a system of the identified vehicle based on at least one physical characteristic of the user when the setting of the system is not stored in the server, and implementing the one or more settings on the identified vehicle. |
| US11285894B2 |
Structural module assembly having overmolded electrically conductive reinforcements
A structural module assembly with conductive reinforcements overmolded within the plastic and/or composite subassembly as a main power bus and a communication bus for electrical components assembled onto the module. Control signals are either transmitted between a main microcontroller and another microcontroller by way of the communication bus or wirelessly. The microcontrollers determine which electrical components to activate, and power is provided to the electrical components by way of the main power bus. |
| US11285893B2 |
Electric wire
An electric wire includes a core wire made of a conductive metal, and an insulating covering that covers an outer circumference of the core wire. A part of at least one of the core wire and the insulating covering is formed with a flat part flatter than a rest of the at least one of the core wire and the insulating covering. |
| US11285890B2 |
Wire harness routing structure for panel, harness module, and wire harness routing method for panel
A wire harness routing structure for a panel, includes: a panel member that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a wire harness that is routed to the panel member. The first surface has a harness accommodating groove that accommodates a harness main body of the wire harness, the harness accommodating groove being recessed toward the second surface. A resin cured portion that holds the harness main body is formed in the harness accommodating groove. The resin cured portion is formed by a resin with which a predetermined range of the harness accommodating groove is filled and which is cured. |
| US11285889B2 |
Harness guide
A harness guide includes: a plurality of first link members each including a first side plate configured to face one side face of a wire harness and a pair of upper and lower first coupling plates that extend from the first side plate and are configured to face an upper and lower faces of the wire harness, and a plurality of second link members each including a second side plate configured to face another side face of the wire harness and a pair of upper and lower second coupling plates that extend from the second side plate and are configured to face the upper and lower faces of the wire harness, and an elongated housing space for housing the wire harness is formed by alternately arranging the plurality of first link members and the plurality of second link members and coupling the first coupling plates and the second coupling plates. |
| US11285885B1 |
Sound bar for mounting on a recreational land vehicle or watercraft
A sound bar having a mounting assembly configured to pivotally secure the bar. The sound bar includes an elongated, at least partially hollow, housing. The housing has a body extending between two opposing ends. A speaker array is positioned in the body. At least one speaker is positioned in at least one end of the bar. The end speaker(s) are preferably bass speakers in fluid communication with the hollow housing. A grill is preferably positioned over at least one of the housing ends. The grill preferably has a center hub affixed to an outer rim by spokes defining open spaces in the grill to facilitate the emission of sound. A mount is attached to the sound bar to secure the bar to a structure while allowing the bar to pivot along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the mount is secured to the center hub of the grill. |
| US11285881B2 |
Vehicle interior component
A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising an outer surface and a support comprising an outer surface and configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position. The component may comprise a light source to provide a lighted border around the support and/or illuminate walls of the cavity. The outer surface of the support and the outer surface of the base may comprise a substantially continuous surface when the support is in the raised position. The support may descend into the base to provide a cavity. The support may rotate and translate as it descends. The support may comprise a switch to send a signal to move the support. The component may comprise a pump and a valve. The component may comprise at least one of a console, floor console, tunnel console, armrest, instrument panel, door or door panel. |
| US11285880B2 |
Energy absorbing system and method for vehicle
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a device that can be used as a step on a vehicle. A vehicle step device and system can provide a vehicle step in a use disposition, and can retract and automatically return to the use disposition when impacted. Such a device and system can comprise a bracket that is fixed to a vehicle, such as at the bumper, and a step component that is slidably engaged with the bracket. A biasing component can be coupled between the step component and bracket, to apply a biasing force between the two, thereby keeping the step component in a sue position. Upon impact, the step can retract into the bracket, such as into the bumper, and after impact, the biasing component can return the step to the use position. |
| US11285878B2 |
Vehicle vision system with camera line power filter
A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view interior or exterior of the vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera. The camera is connected to a system of the vehicle via an image data transmission line. The image data transmission line transmits an image signal from the camera and provides a power signal to the camera. The image data transmission line includes a filter that filters electrical noise in at least one signal, such as the power signal, carried by the image data transmission line. |
| US11285870B2 |
Expansion type caution device
An inflatable warning system for roads that enables the user to warn the rear driver by expanding an inflatable tube, which is a warning system. More specifically, when the driver pulls the handle of the gas injector formed on the main body, the compressed gas stored in a gas container is instantaneously injected to the inflatable tube, and the warning system expanded by the injected compressed gas stands up, thereby notifying the rear driver to recognize the warning system to prevent an accident. |
| US11285869B2 |
Decorative part
A decorative part, in particular for a vehicle interior, having a decorative layer with a visible front surface, a support on a reverse side of the decorative layer and a light-conducting layer provided between the support and the decorative layer for backlighting at least part of the decorative layer, which is assigned a light-conducting element for generating light. For more uniform backlighting of the decorative layer, a light-conducting dome is provided on a reverse side of the light-conducting layer facing away from the decorative layer, which protrudes therefrom and is coupled in a light-conducting manner to the light-conducting layer and at its free end to the light element. |
| US11285868B1 |
Puddle lamp device for displaying image
A puddle lamp device configured for displaying an image may include a housing; and an illumination system lens, an image film, and a plurality of image forming system lenses embedded in the housing, and sequentially arranged in one direction thereof, in which at least one image forming system lens among the plurality of image forming system lenses is made of a cycloolefin polymer (COP) material, and the present invention may make an image to be displayed clearer while performing a function of a puddle lamp, thereby improving the resolution. |
| US11285866B2 |
Vehicular ground illumination and icon projection module
A vehicular ground illumination module includes first, second and third icon LEDs, and first, second and third masks associated with respective ones of the first, second and third LEDs. A ground illumination LED and a freeform optic of the module function to, when the ground illumination LED electrically powered, illuminate the ground adjacent the side of the vehicle at which the module is mounted, with a ground illumination region of the ground being illuminated at a ground illumination intensity and an icon region of the ground being illuminated at an icon illumination intensity that is less than the ground illumination intensity. When the first, second and third icon LEDs are individually electrically powered to emit light, light emitted by the LEDs passes through the respective masks to project first, second and third projected images that provide animated images at the icon region of the ground adjacent the vehicle. |
| US11285864B2 |
In-vehicle light apparatus
A light apparatus mounted on a vehicle includes a lamp unit having: a first cover, and a light source that emits light through a first cover into a predetermined area including a first direction. The light apparatus also includes: a radar unit provided on a lower side or an upper side of the lamp unit, and a separator provided between the lamp unit and the radar unit. The radar unit includes: a circuit board having a board surface arranged in a substantially horizontal state, and an antenna unit that transmits an electromagnetic wave in a range including a second direction different from the first direction and that receives a reflected wave from an object existing outside the vehicle. The antenna unit is arranged in the board surface. |
| US11285863B2 |
Lighting apparatus of autonomous vehicle having a mounted lamp box with lamp units and sensing units
A lighting apparatus of an autonomous vehicle including a lamp box disposed in a roof part of a vehicle; one or more front lamp units housed in a front portion of the lamp box and configured to distribute light to a forward area of the vehicle; one or more rear lamp units housed in a rear portion of the lamp box and configured to distribute light to a rearward area of the vehicle; one or more interior lamp units disposed at the bottom of the lamp box, and configured to distribute light to an indoor area of the vehicle; and a control unit configured to control operations of the front lamp unit, the rear lamp unit and the interior lamp unit. |
| US11285851B2 |
Vehicle headrest
Various implementations include vehicle headrest configurations and related audio systems. In some cases, a headrest includes: a main body having a front surface to support a back of a user's head and a pair of acoustic channels each formed in part by a side wall having a front edge that is offset from the front surface, the main body having a portion configured to receive first and second transducers having a center-to-center spacing of approximately 130 millimeters (mm) to approximately 240 mm, where a dimension (Dimension K) is defined by a distance between respective inside surfaces of side walls of the pair of acoustic channels, a dimension (Dimension F) is defined by an amount that the front edge of each side wall is recessed from the front surface and, the first and second transducers are oriented at an outward firing angle relative to the centerline of the vehicle headrest. |
| US11285850B2 |
Armrest module with human-machine interface for vehicle seat
An armrest module for a motor vehicle. The armrest module includes an armrest arm able to support the arm of an occupant of the motor vehicle, the armrest arm extending primarily in a longitudinal direction (X); a pad, the pad being pivotable relative to the armrest arm about two axes (A1, A2) which are perpendicular to each other, the two axes (A1, A2) also being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X) of the armrest arm; and a human-machine interface provided by the pad. |
| US11285845B2 |
Seat arrangement for a means of transport
A seat arrangement for passenger transport, wherein the seat arrangement can be arranged on the vehicle by a fastening device. The seat arrangement is intended and suitable for providing a sitting position at standing height, wherein the seat arrangement comprises at least one frame element. The frame element is arranged on the fastening device by at least one mounting shaft, wherein the at least one frame element can be pivoted relative to the fastening device about a pivot axis extending along a width axis. |
| US11285833B2 |
System and method for charging electric vehicles
The present invention provides a method for charging an electric vehicle. The method includes two steps. The first step is to move at least one of a transmitter coil of a charger and a receiver coil arranged at an upper end of a chassis of an electric vehicle relative to the other. The second step is to align the transmitter coil with the receiver coil such that the transmitter coil is arranged above and proximal to the receiver coil. The present invention also provides an electric vehicle arranged to be charged by the above method, a method for manufacturing such electric vehicle, and a charger or charging station that is arranged to charge electric vehicles using the above method. |
| US11285830B2 |
Charging cable
A charging cable including a rectifier, a first connector element, and a second connector element. The first connector element is designed for connection to a vehicle-external energy source and the second connector element is designed for connection to a charging socket of a motor vehicle with an electrical traction energy accumulator. An alternating current supplied at the first connector element is convertible by the rectifier into a direct current deliverable at the second connector element. The first connector element is detachably fastened on the charging cable via an interface of the charging cable. |
| US11285822B2 |
Electric power system and control method therefor
An electric power system includes a secondary battery configured to supply electric power to a drive motor, configured to generate driving force of a vehicle, and an auxiliary having an auxiliary smoothing capacitor, a secondary battery relay configured to open or close an electrical contact between the secondary battery and the drive motor, a secondary battery smoothing capacitor connected between the secondary battery relay and the drive motor, an auxiliary relay configured to open or close an electrical contact between the secondary battery and the auxiliary, and a control unit configured to control a switching operation of each of the secondary battery relay and the auxiliary relay. The control unit is configured to, at startup of the vehicle, precharge the secondary battery smoothing capacitor by closing the secondary battery relay and then precharge the auxiliary smoothing capacitor by closing the auxiliary relay. |
| US11285820B2 |
Battery tray assembly for a vehicle
A battery tray for a vehicle includes a tub having a base, a first side wall connected to the base, and a second side wall connected to the base and disposed opposite the first side wall. The tub includes a first portion with a first strength, the first portion extending from the first side wall through the base to the second side wall, and a second portion with a second strength, the second portion extending from the first side wall through the base to the second side wall. The second strength is greater than the first strength. The first portion is welded to the second portion prior to forming the tub. |
| US11285817B2 |
System and method for setting regenerative braking value
A system and method for setting a regenerative braking value are disclosed. The disclosed system may include: a first measurement unit configured to measure the displacement information of a brake pedal of an electric vehicle; a second measurement unit configured to measure the speed of the electric vehicle; a third measurement unit configured to measure the distance from the electric vehicle to an object in front of the electric vehicle; a first computation unit configured to compute the brake force required for a deceleration of the electric vehicle by inputting the displacement information and the speed into a first fuzzy logic algorithm; and a second computation unit configured to compute the regenerative braking value by applying the brake force and the distance to the object to a second fuzzy logic algorithm. |
| US11285809B2 |
Travel control apparatus for four-wheel drive vehicle
Disclosed is a travel control apparatus for a four-wheel drive vehicle in which the states of engagements between a drive output part for secondary drive wheels and left and right secondary drive wheel axles are each changed to a torque transmission state or a torque transmission interruption state. The ratio of rotational speed of the drive output part to the average of rotational speeds of primary drive wheels is greater than 1. When the engagement states corresponding to the secondary drive wheels on the outer and inner sides of a turning locus have been set to the torque transmission state and the torque transmission interruption state, respectively, the engagement state having been set to the torque transmission state is changed to the torque transmission interruption state upon determination that an accelerator pedal is not operated and the magnitude of lateral acceleration is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. |
| US11285805B2 |
Vehicle lid device
The lid device for vehicle includes a link member supporting a lid to open and close; and a basing member moving the lid from a fully-closed position to a first reference position which is a partly-open position, and moving the lid from a second reference position which is further in the open direction than the first reference position to a fully-open position. The link member includes first and second link members pivotally supported at one end on the rear side of the lid, and pivotally supported at the other end within the housing. The biasing member has a pop-up contact part for switching the lid from the closed position to the first reference position, and a deadlock contact part inner surface for switching between biasing toward the first reference position and biasing toward the fully opening position with the second reference position in between. |
| US11285802B2 |
All in one fuel tank assembly
The present invention relates to an all in one fuel tank assembly, and a process of manufacturing the same, for use in commercial vehicles, and more particularly, to an all in one fuel tank assembly that allows multiple components to be manufactured as a single integral structure, such as a single extruded device including a draw tube, a return tube, a fuel sender device, and a vent, for example. |
| US11285800B2 |
Device for regulating an air flow for a motor vehicle front end module
An air flow regulation device for an air inlet of a front-end module for a motor vehicle includes a support frame with multiple blocking flaps mounted mobile on the support frame. At least one of the blocking flaps of the support frame includes a leading edge and a trailing edge, and one of the leading and trailing edges is arranged to come into abutment against the support frame. The support frame includes an obstacle configured to generate disturbances in the flow of the air between the support frame and the flap that comes into abutment against the frame. |
| US11285797B2 |
Side part structure of engine
A side part structure of an engine having cylinders lined up in a front-and-rear direction of a vehicle body, is provided. The structure includes auxiliary machinery disposed in a front part of one side wall part of the engine in a vehicle width direction, a fuel system component disposed in a rear part of the side wall part, an intercooler disposed between the auxiliary machinery and the fuel system component, and a first protector member disposed between the intercooler and the fuel system component. At least a front part of the first protector member is formed so as to be separated from the side wall part as it extends rearward. A front part of the intercooler is disposed rearward of the auxiliary machinery and the intercooler is disposed along the first protector member so as to be separated from the side wall part as it extends rearward. |
| US11285787B2 |
Air flow control system and method of climate control for an autonomous vehicle
An air flow control system includes a plenum having an air inlet, a first air outlet, a second air outlet and a third air outlet, a vent door, an air guide, carried on the vent door, and an actuator. The actuator displaces the vent door between a first position closing the first air outlet and a second position opening the first air outlet. A climate control method for an autonomous vehicle is also provided. |
| US11285780B2 |
Vehicle climate control assembly
A vehicle climate control assembly for modulating a temperature of a passenger compartment includes a solar panel, a battery, a heating and cooling unit, a temperature sensor, and a controller, all of which are mountable to a vehicle. The battery is operationally engaged to the solar panel, which is mountable to an exterior surface of the vehicle. The heating and cooling unit is in fluidic communication with the passenger compartment of the vehicle and is operationally engaged to the battery. The temperature sensor and the controller are mountable within the passenger compartment. The controller is operationally engaged to the solar panel, the battery, the heating and cooling unit, and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor measures a temperature of the air in the passenger compartment, positioning the controller to selectively actuate the heating and cooling unit to modulate the temperature within the passenger compartment. |
| US11285777B2 |
Semi-active stabilizer device
The present disclosure relates to a semi-active stabilizer device which may adjust the rigidity of a stabilizer bar according to a traveling state of a vehicle, and may include a first stabilizer bar, a second stabilizer bar, an outer housing which has a hollow portion formed therein, an inner housing which is inserted into the hollow portion of the outer housing to rotate relatively, an elastic member which applies an elastic force so that the outer housing and the inner housing return to original positions thereof upon relative rotation, and a stopper which limits the inner housing to rotate relatively only within a certain angular range upon the relative rotation, thereby improving riding comfort upon traveling on a straight road, and improving traveling stability upon traveling on a curved road. |
| US11285761B2 |
Tire
In a pneumatic tire 10 according to the present invention, as an average sipe interval hc defined by an average interval of sipes adjacent to each other in a tire circumferential direction in a center portion block, which is a block arranged at a position including a tire equatorial line, and an average sipe interval hs is defined in a shoulder portion block, which is a block located at an ground contact end in a tire width direction, a relation of 1.05≤(hs/hc)≤4.00 is fulfilled. |
| US11285759B2 |
Pneumatic tire
In a pneumatic tire, one end of a first lug groove opens to an edge of an inner second land on the ground contact edge side, and at the other end terminates within the inner second land. One end of the second lug groove opens to the edge of the inner second land on a equatorial plane edge side, and the other end terminates within the inner second land. The first and second lug grooves are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction. In a region on the outer side in the width direction, a circumferential main groove on the equatorial plane side defining the outer second land has a bent shape with an amplitude in a lateral direction, and includes an acute angle bend bending at an edge on the equatorial plane side. The outside second land includes a lug groove opening to a position facing the bend. |
| US11285758B2 |
Commercial vehicle, in particular heavy-duty vehicle, and wheel assembly for such a commercial vehicle
The invention relates to a commercial vehicle, in particular a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising a plurality of wheel assemblies mounted on a vehicle frame. At least one of the wheel assemblies comprises an elongate wheel carrier, a wheel at each of the longitudinal ends of the wheel carrier, a drive unit for driving the wheels, and a transmission device. According to the invention, the at least one wheel assembly further comprises a clutch device which selectively interrupts or establishes a power transmission connection between the drive unit and the wheels, and a brake device which is approved for the operation of the commercial vehicle on public roads up to speeds of more than 25 km/h. |
| US11285757B2 |
Saddle lock ring for rear dual wheels of heavy transport vehicle
The present invention relates to a novel design for quick tyre change in rear dual wheel assembly in a heavy transport vehicle. The invention provides a safe design that comprises a two-piece segmented saddle lock ring retained in position by an endless ring. A self-locking taper provided on the inside of endless ring can be pressed against the taper provided on the two-piece segmented saddle lock ring. The endless ring retaining the two-piece segmented saddle lock rings due to wedge action of self-locking taper cannot move from its position until an external force is applied on the endless ring towards the direction of the tyre position. The endless ring acts as a hood over the two-piece segmented saddle lock rings and prevents any loose parts flying off the rim during the tyre burst. Further in this safe design both inboard and outboard rim tyre support components are identical as both rims are of same diameter. |
| US11285753B2 |
Security display devices, their production and use
Security documents often incorporate security devices to prevent or hinder counterfeiters. Disclosed herein are security devices that include a fluid or fluids within the devices. Such devices, and security documents that include them, afford new techniques to check whether a security document is a legitimate or counterfeit copy. |
| US11285752B2 |
Multi-sheet double stick layered pad
A multi-layer pad of double-sided adhesive sheet material with individual pull-tabs. A method of making an adhesive sheet product may comprise: providing a first double-sided adhesive sheet having a first pull tab and a first adhesive strength on one side of the first double-sided adhesive sheet and a second adhesive strength on the other side of the first double-sided adhesive sheet; providing a second double-sided adhesive sheet having a second pull tab and a first adhesive strength on one side of the second double-sided sheet and a second adhesive strength on the other side of the second double-sided sheet; adhering the first double-sided adhesive sheet to the second double-sided sheet such that side with the second adhesive strength of the first double-sided adhesive sheet contacts the side with the first adhesive strength of the second double-sided adhesive sheet and such that the second pull tab is offset from the first pull tab; whereby a multi-layer double-sided adhesive pad is formed whereby the first double-sided adhesive sheet may be removed from the second double-sided adhesive sheet with the use of the first pull tab to expose the side having the first adhesive strength of the second double-sided adhesive sheet. |
| US11285744B2 |
Detecting artefacts on printable substrates
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is to detect an artefact on a printable surface. The apparatus comprises a detection element to engage the printable surface as the printable surface moves relative to the detection element, and to move away from the printable surface when an artefact passes between the detection element and the printable surface. The apparatus also comprises an actuator to be actuated in response to the detection element moving beyond a defined distance from the printable surface. A method and a print apparatus are also disclosed. |
| US11285743B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a printer body (110) including a recording-paper holder (111) that holds rolled recording paper (100) and includes a holder guide (112) for guiding the recording paper (100), a platen roller (140), a print head (130) attached to the printer body (110), and a lower guide (160) that is disposed to face the holder guide (112) such that a conveying path for guiding the recording paper (100) is formed between the lower guide (160) and the holder guide (112). |
| US11285742B2 |
Half cutter and tape printing apparatus
A half cutter includes a blade, a blade holder to which the blade is fixed, a blade receiving member which the blade approaches to or departs from, a blade receiving holder to which the blade receiving member is fixed, a spacer which is provided to at least one of the blade and the blade receiving member and generates a gap between the blade and the blade receiving member when the blade approaches the blade receiving member, and a fixing member that fixes the spacer to at least one of the blade holder and the blade receiving holder. |
| US11285733B2 |
Determining reflected light intensities of light sources
The method may comprise depositing print agent of a particular color onto a printable substrate to form a patch of print agent. It may comprise directing radiation from a plurality of radiation sources onto the patch of print agent and onto the printable substrate. Also, may comprise detecting, using a sensor, radiation from the plurality of radiation sources which has been reflected from the printable substrate and radiation from the plurality of radiation sources which has been reflected from the patch of print agent. Further, may comprise measuring, for each of the plurality of radiation sources, an intensity of the radiation reflected from the printable substrate and an intensity of the radiation reflected from the patch of print agent. Also, may comprise selecting, based on the measured intensities, a radiation source of the sources to be associated with the print agent of the particular color. |
| US11285731B2 |
Fluid feed hole port dimensions
A fluid ejection device may include fluid actuators, ejection chambers adjacent the fluid actuators, nozzles extending from the ejection chambers, and fluid feed holes to supply fluid from a fluid supply passage to the ejection chambers. The fluid feed holes have ports connected to the ejection chambers. The ports are sized to pass bubbles formed by the fluid actuators out of the ejection chambers. |
| US11285728B2 |
Colorant sensors
In various examples, colorant sensors can include a printing device comprising a hopper to receive a colorant, a supply to receive the colorant from the hopper, an aperture disposed between the hopper and the supply, a light emitter to emit light that passes through the aperture, and a light sensor located on the opposite side of the aperture relative the light emitter to sense a portion of the emitted light that passes through the aperture to permit determination of whether colorant present in the aperture based on the portion of the emitted light sensed by the light sensor. |
| US11285723B2 |
Inkjet device and printing method of inkjet device
An inkjet device includes a stage, a first suction member, a second suction member, a spray member, and a substrate. The first suction member is at a first side surface of the stage. The second suction member is at a second side surface of the stage. The spray member is configured to store ink and to move above top surfaces of the stage, the first suction member, and the second suction member, the spray member including a body and a nozzle at a side of the body to discharge the ink. The substrate is on the stage in which the ink discharged from the spray member is printed on the substrate. |
| US11285718B2 |
Liquid jet head and liquid jet recording device
A liquid jet head and a liquid jet recording device capable of reducing the installation area of the liquid jet head are provided. The liquid jet head according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is to be installed in a carriage of the liquid jet recording device. The liquid jet head includes a jet section provided with a nozzle hole configured to jet liquid, a support member configured to support the jet section, and provided with a hole part including a through hole penetrating in a jet direction of the liquid, a biasing member disposed in the hole part, and configured to bias the support member toward the carriage, and a biased member which is disposed at a predetermined position with respect to the carriage, and is biased in the hole part by the biasing member to thereby set a position of the nozzle hole with respect to the carriage. |
| US11285717B2 |
Input control signals propagated over signal paths
In some examples, a control apparatus for a fluid ejection device includes a plurality of selectors controllable by an input control signal to produce signals for selecting respective nozzles of the fluid ejection device, where a first selector is responsive to the input control signal propagated over a first signal path to turn on a device in the first selector, and a second selector is responsive to the input control signal to perform a different task. A memory encoder is to select a memory location in the memory, the memory encoder responsive to the input control signal propagated over a second signal path to turn on a device in the memory encoder, where signal loading of the second signal path is isolated from signal loading of the first signal path. |
| US11285716B2 |
Ink jet printing system
The ink jet printing system may have a printing section and a maintenance section. The ink jet printing system may include at least one first alignment mark disposed in the printing section along a first direction, an ink jet head for discharging chemical liquid onto a substrate, at least one second alignment mark disposed in the maintenance section along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, at least one first identification member disposed proximate to the ink jet head, the at least one first identification member identifying the at least one first alignment mark and the at least one second alignment mark, a gantry extended from the printing section to the maintenance section, the gantry moving the ink jet head between the printing section and the maintenance section, at least one second identification member disposed proximate to the gantry, the at least one second identification member identifying discharging points of the chemical liquid in the maintenance section, and a control member for correcting discharging points of the chemical liquid discharged from the ink jet head onto the substrate in the printing section based on a result that the at least one second identification member identifies the discharging points in the maintenance section. |
| US11285714B2 |
Apparatus for securing printing screen frame
An apparatus for securing a printing screen frame is configured so that, when a piston rod moves backward due to the supply of air pressure, tensile force applied to a support frame of a printing screen unit by a coupling protrusion of a tension member is released and the printing screen unit can be replaced, and, when the piston rod moves forward as an elastic spring extends due to the stop of the supply of the air pressure, the coupling protrusion of the tension member is caught on the support frame of the printing screen unit and applies pressure thereto due to elastic force so as to tension the printing screen, and then reverse pressure can be applied thereto by using air pressure, as needed. |
| US11285711B2 |
Adhesion of a substrate onto a CMC component
Methods for adhering a substrate onto a surface of a ceramic component are provided. The method may include applying a first bond coating onto an attachment surface of the substrate, applying a first alumina coating onto the first bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a second bond coating onto an outer surface of the ceramic component, applying a second alumina coating onto the second bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a cement onto at least one of the first alumina coating and the second alumina coating, and adhering the attachment surface of the substrate onto the outer surface of the ceramic component. Connections between a metal substrate and a ceramic matrix composite component are also provided. |
| US11285703B2 |
VIG unit lamination
The present disclosure relates to a laminated vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit (1) comprising: a vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit (11) comprising at least two thermally tempered glass sheets (11a, 11b) separated by a plurality of support structures (12) distributed in a gap (13) between the tempered glass sheets (11a, 11b), and a lamination layer (2) arranged between one of the thermally tempered glass sheets (11a, 11b) of the vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit (11) and a further sheet (3). The thickness (Th1) of the lamination layer (2) is between 0.25 mm and 3 mm, such as between 0.4 mm and 3 mm, for example between 0.7 mm and 2.4 mm, and the lamination layer thickness varies (VAR1) with at least 0.1 mm such as at least 0.2 mm, e.g. at least 0.3 mm between the further sheet (3) and the vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit (11). The disclosure additionally relates to use of a method and use of a system for providing laminated vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units (200). |
| US11285702B2 |
Siloxane-based adhesive layers as ceramic precursors
Transfer tapes include a releasing substrate and an adhesive layer adjacent to the surface of the releasing substrate. The adhesive layer includes a at least one siloxane-based copolymer, and at least one siloxane tackifying resin. The adhesive layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive at room temperature and is convertible into a ceramic-like layer by bake-out at a temperature of from 100-500°. |
| US11285697B2 |
Optical laminate and wavelength conversion sheet
An optical laminate comprising an adherend including a curable resin, and a barrier film laminated on at least one surface of the adherend, wherein the barrier film comprises, on an outermost surface facing the adherend, a primer layer formed by curing a primer composition containing a silane coupling agent having a reactive functional group capable of reacting with the curable resin, other than an alkoxysilane group and a silanol group, and assuming that a thickness of the primer layer is D, a total content of the reactive functional group and the reactive functional group that has reacted with the curable resin per 1 m2×D of the primer layer is 1.5×10−6 mol or higher and 3.5×10−3 mol or lower. |
| US11285696B2 |
Packaging film for organoleptic sensitive product, and process, packaging article, and packaged product thereof
A multilayer film for use in packaging organoleptic sensitive products has the structure seal/bulk/tie #1/core/tie #2/tie #3/odor barrier, in which the seal layer contains a homogeneous ethylene/α-olefin copolymer having a density of at least 0.906 g/cc. The odor barrier contains a polyester, amorphous polyamide, polycarbonate, polyvinylalcohol, and/or cyclic olefin copolymer. The 7-layer film above, and variants thereof, can be produced by coextrusion, extrusion coating, lamination (via adhesive, heat, etc). Packaging articles include pouches. Packaged products have the organoleptic sensitive product in the pouch made from the film, or made from a film without the odor barrier layer, with the pouch being sealed inside a separate bag containing the odor barrier layer. |
| US11285693B2 |
Decorative molded article
To provide a decorative molded article that enables clear visual recognition of an arbitrary pattern on a surface of a skin material when a light source is turned on. The decorative molded article is a decorative molded article capable of being illuminated by a light source on a back surface and configured so that a skin material having an OD value of 1 or more and 3.5 or less, a light-shielding layer having an arbitrary pattern, and a transparent molded body are laminated together in sequence, and so that a color difference ΔE between a light emitting unit and a non-light emitting unit of the skin material is 50 or more when the light source is turned on. The decorative molded article may further include a nonwoven fabric between the skin material and the light-shielding layer, or between the light-shielding layer and the molded body. |
| US11285691B2 |
Fibrous structure-containing articles that exhibit consumer relevant properties
Fibrous structures including a plurality of pulp fibers wherein at least a portion of the plurality of pulp fibers are in the form of a paper web and a plurality of thermoplastic meltblown filaments spun directly onto the paper web such that the fibrous structures exhibit novel properties are provided. |
| US11285690B2 |
Fibrous structure-containing articles that exhibit consumer relevant properties
Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. |
| US11285689B2 |
Multi-layer acoustic and/or reinforcing nonwoven fabric
The present invention includes a multi-layer acoustic and/or reinforcing non-woven fabric. |
| US11285685B2 |
Apparatus for feeding bag
A film roll on which a tube film is wound is supported by a lower shelf of a frame. The tube film is fed from a reel mechanism. A table for guiding the fed tube film is provided in the upper part of the apparatus. The tube film held by a clip mechanism on the table is drawn to the front end of the table, and the drawn tube film is cut into a predetermined length while being pressed by a press cutter. The clip mechanism is provided with a clip including a pair of fingers for holding the tube film. The clip mechanism is provided on a slide mechanism for reciprocating the clip. |
| US11285684B2 |
Method and device for correcting the folded position of a blank in a folder-gluer
A method for checking and correcting the position of a blank (10) that includes closing the folded right-hand and left-hand flaps (17, 18) of the blank, which are positioned one above the other in an overlapping portion, checking the position of the right-hand edge (13) and of the left-hand edge (14), and comparing the position with a predetermined position in order to determine a positional deviation, if the positional deviation exceeds an admissible deviation value, and before the glue sets, fixing of the central flap (19), then holding the upper face of the right-hand flap and of the left-hand flap by a suction cup (21, 23, 24, 26), and correcting the position of the left-hand flap (18) and/or of the right-hand flap (17) by moving the suction cup (21, 23, 24, 26). |
| US11285681B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming a lens
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for forming an ophthalmic lens. An exemplary method includes providing a plurality of posterior tools each having a posterior optic defining surface and a plurality of anterior tools each having an anterior optic defining surface, wherein each one of the plurality of posterior tools has a different central posterior optic defining surface including a unique conic section. The method further includes selecting one of the plurality of posterior tools and one of the plurality of anterior tools based on a criteria, and forming a posterior mold by the selected one of the plurality of posterior tools and an anterior mold by the selected one of the plurality of anterior tools, the posterior mold and the anterior mold operable to form an ophthalmic lens having the criteria. |
| US11285679B2 |
Device and method for producing pultruded article
A device for producing a pultruded article is provided with: a mold in which an intermediate molded article comprising reinforcing fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin is heated and hardened; and a pultrusion device that causes a pultruded article generated by heating and hardening the intermediate molded article in the mold to be pultruded from the mold. The mold comprises a pressing member that is elastically deformable and that presses the intermediate molded article. |
| US11285676B2 |
Control method of ultrasonic welding system, ultrasonic welding system and storage medium
A control method of an ultrasonic welding system comprises: detecting operation of the ultrasonic welding system immediately while the ultrasonic welding system is in a working state; acquiring a current working frequency of an ultrasonic generator in the ultrasonic welding system while the ultrasonic welding system is detected to complete a preset first operation every time; determining a current frequency searching range of the ultrasonic generator according to the current working frequency of the ultrasonic generator; controlling the ultrasonic generator to search for an anti-resonance point in the current frequency searching range; and adjusting the working frequency of the ultrasonic generator to be an anti-resonance point while the anti-resonance point is searched in the current frequency searching range. |
| US11285674B1 |
Method and apparatus for a geo-registered 3D virtual hand
A 3D virtual hand is generated and is geo-registered to a tangible object. When the tangible object changes in position, so too does the 3D virtual hand. When the tangible object changes in orientation, so too does the 3D virtual hand. The 3D virtual hand is displayed on an extended reality head display unit. Applications include, but are not limited to, teaching music lessons. |
| US11285671B2 |
Method for melt pool monitoring using Green's theorem
A method of controlling an additive manufacturing process in which a directed energy source is used to selectively melt material to form a workpiece, forming a melt pool in the process of melting. The method includes: using an imaging apparatus to generate an image of the melt pool comprising an array of individual image elements, the image including a measurement of at least one physical property for each of the individual image elements; from the measurements, mapping a melt pool boundary of the melt pool; applying Green's theorem to the melt pool boundary; and controlling at least one aspect of the additive manufacturing process with reference to the Green's theorem application. |
| US11285667B2 |
Systems for material deposition
Systems for material deposition. One such system includes a number of containers arranged relative to one another in a conical or other shape, pointing toward a common deposition point. When not actively depositing material, the containers are held at a distance from the deposition point. Another system has a rod disposed within a container and a flexible tip on the rod seals a material exit of the container when biased closed. Pressurized gas introduced into the container forces the rod away from the material exit and material from the container. In yet another system, a container includes a barrel adapter having a one-way air valve that seals the container and creates a vacuum, preventing material from leaking from the container. Upon application of a pressurized gas, the one-way valve is forced open and material is deposited from the container. The valve closes automatically in the absence of the gas. |
| US11285663B2 |
Methods and systems for additive manufacturing of collimators for medical imaging
Methods and systems are provided for additive manufacturing of collimators for medical imaging applications. In one example, a collimator may include a plurality of collimator segments including a plurality of septa, wherein at least one collimator segment may be interlocked with at least one adjacent collimator segment via mating of one or more projections with one or more complementary recesses, each of the one or more projections including a lengthwise portion of at least one septum of the plurality of septa. |
| US11285660B2 |
Method of making relaxor ferroelectric fluoropolymers
This disclosure relates to a method of making a fluoropolymer object. The method may include providing a substrate including fluoropolymer comprising units derived from monomers M1, M2 and M3, wherein: M1 is a vinylidene fluoride; M2 is a monomer of formula (I): CX1X2═CX3X4, wherein each of X1, X2, X3 and X4 is independently selected from H, Cl and F, and wherein at least one of X1, X2, X3 and X4 is F; M3 is a monomer of formula (II): CY1Y2═CY3CF3, wherein each of Y1, Y2 and Y3 is independently selected from H, Cl, F, Br, I and alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 3 carbon atoms which are optionally partly or fully halogenated; and stretching the substrate. |
| US11285658B2 |
Manufacturing method for high pressure tank
A manufacturing method for a high pressure tank, includes preparing a liner, and forming a helical layer by helical-winding fiber bundles around the liner, wherein a plurality of layers included in the helical layer include: base turnback layers formed by winding the fiber bundles while a base section of each of caps projecting outward of the liner is used as a winding turnback position where the fiber bundles are turned back in the axial direction; and distant turnback layers formed by winding the fiber bundles while a distant position distant from each base section is used as the winding turnback position, and in the distant turnback layers, the helical-winding is performed such that gaps are generated between adjacent fiber bundles of the fiber bundles. |
| US11285654B2 |
Liquid blow molding device
A liquid blow molding device includes: a supply block including a supply path; a blow nozzle detachably attached to the supply block; a pressurized liquid supply unit configured to supply the pressurized liquid to the blow nozzle; an annular-shaped sealing surface that is provided in a portion of the supply block that is located between an inner circumferential surface defining the supply path and the outlet and that surrounds an entire circumference of the outlet; and a sealing body that is disposed inside the supply path and that is displaceable between a closing position, in which the sealing body abuts against the sealing surface to close the outlet, and an opening position, in which the sealing body is spaced from the sealing surface to open the outlet. |
| US11285653B2 |
Method for positioning heat-screening ramps in a preform heating station
The invention proposes a method for positioning protective screening ramps of a station for heating preforms, on the occasion of a change of format, the heating station comprising: —members for transporting preforms; —at least one pair of parallel longitudinal screening ramps for protecting necks against heat, which ramps are parted in order to leave a slot through which the preforms progress; —a motorized device for moving the ramps transversely. The method includes a preliminary calibration step which consists in arranging at least two calibration elements between the two protective screening ramps occupying an initial position, and manually causing the protective screening ramps to move into a calibrated position in which they are each in simultaneous contact with the two calibration elements. |
| US11285647B2 |
Device for securing and/or releasing injection moulds, means and method
A device for securing and/or releasing injection moulds for plastics injection moulding includes a slide retainer that is located in a receiving mould region, can be pushed into predefined, complementary regions of a corresponding sliding mould region and comprises a roller which is rotatably mounted in a housing and over which the sliding mould region can roll. A spring-loaded pressure piece comprises the housing and a slide retainer spring that presses against the housing, for engaging in an opening in the sliding mould region. The housing has a pre-loading projection in a peripheral region for pre-loading by means of the slide retainer spring. One or more fixing screws run through the housing and is/are screwed into a complementary opening in the receiving mould region. A central lead-through means is provided and each of the one or more fixing screws runs through one through-opening of the lead-through means. |
| US11285645B2 |
Method for manufacturing an electronic assembly and an electronic assembly
A method, for manufacturing an electronic assembly, such as an antenna or a capacitive sensing device or a coupled inductor, comprising at least a first electrically conductive element and a second electrically conductive element is presented. The method comprises obtaining said electrically conductive elements, such as patch elements, arranging said electrically conductive elements, such as inside of a cavity defined by a mold structure, at a pre-defined distance from each other for establishing an electromagnetic coupling between said electrically conductive elements, and molding, such as injection molding, a molding material layer at least between said electrically conductive elements, wherein the molding material layer has a thickness between said electrically conductive elements defined by the pre-defined distance. In addition, electronic assemblies, antennas, capacitive sensing devices and coupled inductors are presented. |
| US11285644B2 |
Molded pocket in transaction card construction
Methods and apparatuses are provided for manufacturing a transaction card. The disclosed methods and apparatuses may be used to form a transaction card frame within a mold. The transaction card frame may include one or more recessed portions formed within a first surface of the transaction card frame. The one or more recessed portions may be configured for affixing one or more electronic components. |
| US11285640B2 |
Facility for forming one of graphene-polymer resin composite and carbon material-polymer resin composite
The present disclosure relates to a facility for forming one of a graphene-polymer resin composite and a carbon material-polymer resin composite. According to the facility of the present disclosure, in a process of forming the composite, gas and water vapor contained in graphene, a carbon material, and a polymer resin are effectively removed resulting in an increase in coupling force between the polymer resin and one of the graphene and the carbon material, and the graphene and the carbon material is uniformly dispersed inside the polymer resin resulting in no degradation of physical properties of the composite, and also, the polymer resin may be prevented from carbonizing and solidifying because there is no stagnant section while molten liquid of the polymer resin and one of the graphene and the carbon material passes through each apparatus in the facility, and thus, physical properties of the composite are maintained constant. |
| US11285639B2 |
Portable mixer for hydrating and mixing cementitious mix in a continuous process
A portable mixer includes a frame, a hopper for receiving therein dry cementitious mix, and a chute rigidly coupled to the hopper that communicates with the hopper via an aperture. The hopper and chute are pivotally coupled to the frame. The portable mixer further includes an auger extending from the hopper into the chute via the aperture, a water supply system configured to apply water to cementitious mix, and a motor coupled to the auger and configured to rotate the auger to mix the dry cementitious mix with the water. |
| US11285637B1 |
High reliability mechanical automatic ceramic plate dry press device
A high reliability mechanical automatic ceramic plate dry press device is provided, comprising: a frame, a lower pressure mould, an upper pressure mould, a mould sleeve, a lower pressure closure band, a return closure band and a discharging push plate; a lower pressure slot is provided inside of the lower pressure closure band; an end of the cross bar is provided with a lower pressure fixture block corresponding to the lower pressure slot; the lower pressure closure band is provided with teeth outside of a position of the lower pressure fixture block; the frame is provided with a slow pressure gear and a quick pressure gear corresponding to the teeth; the discharging push plate is located below the lower pressure closure band, and a toothed bar matched with teeth is provided at a top of the discharging push plate. The device can realize automatic continuous processing and high pressing efficiency. |
| US11285630B2 |
Handle for a razor
A razor handle for a razor cartridge is provided. The handle comprises a head, a body, a cover layer, and a clip member. The head has a cartridge engaging end and an attachment end. The body has a front end and a rear end and comprises a first shell and a second shell that are releasably coupled together. The front end is coupled with the attachment end. The cover layer at least partially surrounds the body. The clip member is coupled with the first shell and the second shell at the rear end of the body such that the first and second shells are held together at least partially by the clip member. The clip member has a plurality of features which are coupled to a plurality of features on the body. These are retention features such as recesses or projections. |
| US11285629B2 |
Shaving razor cartridge and method of manufacture
A shaving razor cartridge with a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface. A guard is at the front of the housing. A cap is at a rear of the housing. At least one blade is mounted to the housing between the guard and the cap. The housing has a wall defining an opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface that is configured to receive a portion of a handle. The bottom surface has a handle docking alignment member indicating an intended direction for the handle to be inserted into the opening. |
| US11285625B2 |
Folding knife with frame lock guard
A knife includes a blade and a handle assembly. The handle assembly is rotatably coupled to the blade, and extends along a longitudinal axis. The handle assembly includes a side frame, a handle frame, a locking arm, and a guard. The handle frame is spaced apart from the side frame and defines a cavity with the side frame. The locking arm is coupled to the side frame and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking arm is defined by an arm length. The guard is coupled to the side frame, and is positioned outward from the locking arm relative to the longitudinal axis. The guard overlays at least a portion of the locking arm along the longitudinal axis, and is defined by a guard length. A ratio of the guard length to the arm length is greater than seventy-five percent. |
| US11285624B2 |
Object detection device, control device, and object detection computer program
An object detection device detects, when a camera that generates an image representing a target object and the target object do not satisfy a predetermined positional relationship, a position of the target object on the image by inputting the image to a classifier, and detects, when the camera and the target object satisfy the predetermined positional relationship, a position of the target object on the image by comparing, with the image, a template representing a feature of an appearance of the target object when the target object is viewed from a predetermined direction. |
| US11285622B2 |
Wrist structure of robot, and robot
A wrist structure of a robot capable of protecting an oil seal of a wrist structure from a high-pressure jet for cleaning or from external foreign matter or the like. A wrist structure of a robot includes a wrist body, a holder attached to the wrist body, a wrist flange rotatably supported by the holder, an oil storage provided between the wrist body and the holder, an oil seal disposed between the holder and the wrist flange and configured to prevent oil from leaking from the oil storage, and a cover that is formed integrally with the holder and that covers the oil seal from the outside between the holder and the wrist flange. |
| US11285621B2 |
Compliant robot end-effector and method of controlling the same
An end effector for a robotic arm. The end effector includes an angle compensator for attaching a suction cup, a vacuum control valve, a vacuum generator, a level compensator, and an extension tube which are sequentially connected along a central axis and in fluid communication, and a vacuum sensor connected to the vacuum control valve for measuring vacuum, a proximity sensor attached to the extension tube 121 for determining position of the level compensator. The vacuum is generated when compressed air passes the extension tube, the level compensator and the vacuum generator along the central axis. The level compensator provides compensation along the central axis. |