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| US11371711B2 |
Rotating detonation combustor with offset inlet
A combustion system includes an annular tube disposed between an inner wall and an outer wall, the annular tube extending from an inlet end to an outlet end; at least one annulus inlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the inlet end, the annulus inlet providing a conduit through which fluid flows into the annular tube; at least one outlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the outlet end; at least one inlet fluid plenum disposed upstream of the annulus inlet; and at least one fluid inlet disposed upstream of the inlet fluid plenum. The fluid inlet is linearly offset from the annulus inlet. |
| US11371708B2 |
Premixer for low emissions gas turbine combustor
A premixer for a gas turbine combustor includes a centerbody, a swirler assembly, and a mixing duct. The swirler assembly includes an inner swirler with vanes that rotate air in a first direction and an outer swirler with vanes that rotate air in an opposite direction. The inner swirler vanes and the outer swirler vanes are separated by an annular splitter. The outer swirler vanes define an outlet plane, and the inner swirler vanes each have a trailing edge that is disposed at an acute angle relative to the outlet plane. In one aspect, the inner swirler is axially offset from the outer swirler. The mixing duct may also define fuel passages that deliver fuel to fuel outlets on the downstream end of the mixing duct. The premixer is designed for operation on gaseous fuel or liquid fuel. |
| US11371700B2 |
Deflector for conduit inlet within a combustor section plenum
An assembly is provided for a gas turbine engine. This assembly includes a combustor wall, a case and an inlet. The combustor wall is configured with a quench aperture. The case is displaced from the combustor wall such that a plenum is formed by and extends between the combustor wall and the case. The case includes a case wall, a deflector and a conduit. The deflector projects out from the case wall into the plenum towards the combustor wall. The deflector is arranged upstream of the quench aperture. The inlet to the conduit is arranged next to and downstream of the deflector. |
| US11371697B2 |
Gas burner, gas burner assembly and domestic cooking appliance
A gas burner for a household cooking appliance includes a burner casing including a plurality of mixture outlet openings configured to guide out, during operation of the gas burner, a mixture of combustion gas and primary air into an area surrounding the gas burner for producing a burner flame. A mixture distribution chamber evenly distributes the mixture of combustion gas and primary air to the mixture outlet openings. Fluidly connected with the mixture distribution chamber is a storage chamber for storing, during operation of the gas burner, part of the mixture of combustion gas and primary air. The storage chamber includes an ignition flame opening configured to guide out the mixture of combustion gas and primary air that is stored in the storage chamber into the surrounding area for producing an ignition flame. |
| US11371696B2 |
System and method for configuring boiler combustion model
A system and method for configuring a boiler combustion model are provided. The system for configuring the boiler combustion model may include a model generator configured to generate the boiler combustion model using, as input/output data, data obtained based on measured data, analysis data, and controller information, a model simulator configured to simulate the generated boiler combustion model and output simulated results, and a model modifier configured to evaluate the boiler combustion model based on the simulated results and generate modification information for modifying the boiler combustion model based on the generated boiler combustion model and corresponding evaluated results. |
| US11371686B2 |
Highlighting a product in a store fixture, display or shelf
A lighting device is presented for highlighting a first product over a second product placed in a first and a second section respectively of a store fixture, display or shelf to draw a shopper's attention to the first product, the lighting device comprising: a first and a segment, adjacent to each other, arranged for providing a first light output for illuminating the first product and a second light output for illuminating the second product respectively, a controller arranged for changing an operational mode of the lighting device from a normal lighting mode to a highlighting mode based on a signal indicating presence of a field; wherein in both the normal lighting mode and the highlighting mode, the first segment and the second segment provide illumination, and wherein in the highlighting mode, the first segment highlights the first product over the second product. |
| US11371684B1 |
Hinged driver housing for lighting system and lighting system including same
A driver housing for holding driver electronics of a lighting device system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The first housing portion is configured to hold and retain the driver electronics. The second housing portion is configured to contain or hold one or more electrical connectors for connecting the first one or more electrical conductors to the one or more power source conductors. A pivotal joint connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion together, for pivotal movement relative to each other. The pivotal joint improves the ease and ability of installation of the driver housing in small or narrow spaces. |
| US11371673B2 |
Outer lens for lighting fixtures for vehicles, lighting fixture for vehicles provided with said outer lens, and method for producing said lighting fixture for vehicles
An outer lens for a lighting fixture for a vehicle includes a first region formed of a first material and a second region formed of a second material adjacent to the first region. The first material transmits light in a visible light range. The second material has a first wavelength range with transmittance equal to or less than a first transmittance. A second wavelength range has a transmittance equal to or more than a second light transmittance. A third wavelength range is between the first wavelength range and the second wavelength range. The first wavelength range includes a visible light at an S wavelength or a shorter wavelength. The second wavelength range includes a wavelength range from an M wavelength to an L wavelength. The third wavelength range increases from the S wavelength to the M wavelength. The first wavelength range includes the emission wavelength. |
| US11371667B2 |
Multifunctional solar-powered lighting devices
Lighting devices are described and may include a housing containing a rechargeable battery, a microprocessor, and a plurality of light sources in electronic communication with the rechargeable battery and the microprocessor. At least a portion of the housing may be transparent or translucent, wherein the plurality of light sources face the portion of the housing that is transparent or translucent. The lighting devices may be solar-powered, e.g., including a solar panel coupled to an outer surface of the housing, wherein the solar panel is in electronic communication with the rechargeable battery. The lighting devices herein also include a handle of a malleable material configured to adopt and maintain a variety of positions. |
| US11371662B2 |
Filament lamp
The invention provides a light generating device (1000) comprising:—a light source (100) comprising a light emitting surface (110), wherein the light source (100) is configured to generate light source light (101), wherein the light emitting surface (110) is configured in a light chamber (200);—the light chamber (200), wherein the light chamber (200) is at least partly defined by a chamber wall (210), wherein the chamber wall (210) comprises: (i) a first part (211), wherein the first part (211) is transmissive for the light source light (101), wherein the first part (211) has a first reflectance R1 for the light source light (101), and wherein the first part (211) has a first part area (A1); and (ii) one or more second parts (212), wherein each second part (212) is transmissive for the light source light (101), has a second reflectance R2 for the light source light (101), and wherein the one or more second parts (212) together have a second part area (A2), wherein R1−R2≥20%, wherein 65%≤R1<100%, and wherein the second part area (A2) is smaller than the first part area (A1). |
| US11371661B2 |
Bulb lamp
The present disclosure discloses a bulb lamp, which includes a lamp cap, a lamp holder and a bulb shell. The bulb holder connects the lamp cap and the bulb shell to form a lamp body, and a light source assembly is provided in the lamp body; the bulb lamp further includes a heat radiator, the heat radiator is arranged in the lamp holder, the heat radiator includes a first hollow mechanism, a contact part is provided at one end, away from the lamp cap, of the radiator, and the light source assembly is arranged on the contact part. |
| US11371656B2 |
Inspection apparatus for hydrogen gas dispenser
An inspection apparatus A for a hydrogen gas dispenser includes a receiving-side gas flowing unit 1 including a receptacle 11 configured to be connected to a nozzle C1 of a hydrogen gas dispenser C and an inspection unit including a rate-of-pressure-rise inspection unit 2 configured to measure a rate of pressure rise of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen gas dispenser C and a dispensed-amount inspection unit 3 configured to measure a dispensed amount of the hydrogen gas. The inspection apparatus A for a hydrogen gas dispenser is capable of measuring a dispensed amount and a rate of pressure rise of the hydrogen gas dispenser. |
| US11371652B1 |
Pole mounting system for lockable key housing
The mounting system and device secures a container, such as a lockable container to a pole. A housing restricts access to the fasteners and other attachments that secure the container to the pole. A unitary fastener, such as a U-bolt, secures the housing to the pole. The two ends of the unitary fastener enter a first section of a rear wall and a second section of the rear wall to attach to the housing at an interior attachment surface. A curvature in the rear wall separates the first section and the second section of the rear wall. The curvature of the rear wall contacts the pole. The housing, the guard plate, and the container cover the fasteners to reduce access to the fasteners. |
| US11371641B2 |
Cable management apparatus and system
There is presented a cable management apparatus for deployment within a pipe, where the pipe houses at least a portion of an umbilical cable. The cable management apparatus comprises a first engagement portion for engaging with an interior surface of the pipe, a second engagement portion for engaging with the umbilical cable, a first end and a second end. The cable management apparatus is configured such that, in use, the umbilical cable extends outwardly and away along the pipe, in substantially opposite directions from the first and second ends. The cable management apparatus is further configured to assist the moving of the umbilical cable along a lengthwise portion of the pipe using at least the first engagement portion and/or the second engagement portion. |
| US11371635B2 |
Connector and assembly method for connector
To provide a connector that facilitates assembly while having a great axial-direction engagement force, a male joint member to be connected to a first member has a plurality of outer protrusions, and a female joint member to be connected to a second member has a plurality of inner protrusions. A circumferential-direction gap between adjacent two inner protrusions allows the outer protrusion to pass therethrough. The female joint member has, in an area opposed to inner protrusion back surfaces, a circular space that allows the plurality of outer protrusions to relatively rotate therein. The inner protrusion back surfaces of the plurality of inner protrusions are engaged in the axial direction with outer protrusion back surfaces of the plurality of outer protrusions that have passed through the circumferential-direction gaps between the plurality of inner protrusions. |
| US11371634B2 |
Compression collars for coupling a tube to a tube fitting and methods of use
A method for coupling a tube to a tube fitting includes radially outwardly expanding a tubular compression collar from a constricted state to an expanded state, the compression collar having a throughway extending there through and being made of a resiliently flexible material. An end of the tube is inserted within the throughway of the expanded compression collar, the tube bounding a passageway. A tube fitting is inserted within the passageway of the tube. The compression collar is allowed to resiliently rebound back towards the constricted state so that the compression collar pushes the tube against the tube fitting. |
| US11371629B2 |
Conduits for transporting fluids and methods of fabricating the same
A method of fabricating a conduit comprises steps of attaching a first tubular outboard ply to a first inner collar portion of a first collar with a third weld and attaching the first tubular outboard ply to a second inner collar portion of a second collar with a fifth weld. The method also comprises steps of interconnecting the first inner collar portion and a first outer collar portion of the first collar with a first weld, interconnecting the second inner collar portion and a second outer collar portion of the second collar with a sixth weld, attaching a trimmed first corrugated-inboard-ply end of a corrugated inboard ply to the first outer collar portion with a second weld, attaching a trimmed second corrugated-inboard-ply end of a corrugated inboard ply to the second outer collar portion with a fourth weld, and communicatively coupling a first sensor with an interstitial space. |
| US11371625B2 |
Fluid cross-free switching valve
A fluid cross-free switching valve includes a valve body, a first drive assembly and a second drive assembly. The valve body includes a valve head, a valve core seat and a rotor valve core. The valve core seat is rotatable relative to the valve head. The rotor valve core is slidably mounted on the valve core seat. The rotor valve core is fitted with the valve head. The valve head is provided with at least three reversing connectors. The rotor valve core is provided with a groove that is in communication with the reversing connector on a fitting surface of the rotor valve core and the valve head. The first drive assembly is able to drive the valve core seat to rotate, and the second drive assembly is able to drive the rotor valve core to slide. |
| US11371624B2 |
Flow-blocking safety valve to prevent explosion of portable gas container
There is provided a flow-blocking safety valve to prevent an explosion of a portable gas container, wherein, when the portable gas container overheats during use and the temperature rises above a predetermined level, a bridge hold supporting a pin of the safety valve melts and thus a pin or ball securely supported in the bridge holder becomes free to move to close a flow channel through which the gas flows, thereby blocking the gas discharge and preventing an accident occurring when the gas container bursts by overheating. |
| US11371623B2 |
Mechanisms and methods for closure of a flow control device
A closure mechanism and a method for plugging a flow control device of a well is provided. The closure mechanism includes a switch having a hollow interior and a U-shaped portion. The closure mechanism also includes a metal insert located within a portion of the hollow interior of the switch. The mechanism further includes a heating device positioned within the well. In the method, the heating device is activated in the well and melts at least a portion of the metal insert. The melted portion of the metal insert collects and re-solidifies within the U-shaped portion of the switch, thereby closing the switch and plugging the flow control device against flow. |
| US11371620B2 |
Hydraulic control valve unit
A hydraulic control valve unit includes an input port hydraulically coupled to a pump, a working port hydraulically coupled to the working load, and a return port connected to a hydraulic tank. The unit includes a control slide movable into different working positions in an axial direction for controlling a hydraulic flow between the hydraulic ports and a slide housing surrounding the control slide. The control slide includes a control segment which is delimited in the axial direction by a control edge, and cooperates with an axial housing segment of the slide housing for controlling a flow cross section for hydraulic flow at the control segment. The control slide is rotationally driven about an axis of rotation in a rotational direction. The control edge of the control segment or the housing segment cooperating with the control segment is designed such that the flow cross section has a different size depending on a rotational position of the control slide. |
| US11371617B2 |
Secondary seal in a non-contact seal assembly
A seal assembly for sealing a circumferential gap between a first machine component and a second machine component which is rotatable relative to the first machine component about a longitudinal axis. The seal assembly includes a seal carrier, a primary seal, a mid plate, at least one secondary seal, and a front plate. The at least one secondary seal interfaces with the front plate and the mid plate. A harder material is introduced at the interface of the mid plate and the front plate with the at least one secondary seal, that is made from a more wear resistant material than the other components at the interface, to provide the other component/s as a wear component that is replaced more often. |
| US11371608B2 |
Park lock arrangement
In the park lock arrangement according to embodiments, a pivoting park pawl is arranged with a roller member against which a lower bearing surface of an actuating member is configured to bear for controlling the park pawl to pivot between a park release position and a park lock position. An upper bearing surface of the actuating member is further configured to bear against an actuator support roller being configured to assist the actuating member in pressing against the roller member of the park pawl to cause the park pawl to pivot. The roller member and the actuator support roller will decrease frictional force arising when the actuating member moves into contact with the roller member for pivoting the park pawl. |
| US11371605B2 |
Control device and control method for automatic transmission
A control device for automatic transmission of the present invention includes a transmission mechanism and a park lock device. The park lock device has a rod member and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism restricts movement of the rod member when being in a locked state. If a CPU reset (reset of a CPU constituting an ATCU) occurs, the control device maintains the locked state of the lock mechanism after a return from the CPU reset. |
| US11371598B2 |
Pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller
A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a transmission element, having a pulley, a bearing, and an annular protective flange. The flange provides a first radial portion of small diameter, the first radial portion bearing against a fixed inner ring of the bearing, a second radial portion of large diameter, and a substantially axial intermediate portion connecting the first and second radial portions. The intermediate portion forms a circumferential trough, the bottom of which is offset radially towards the inside of the pulley device compared with the outer edge of the fixed inner ring. |
| US11371594B1 |
Supplemental driver assembly for adjuster
A supplemental driver assembly is disclosed that includes a supplemental drive gear having an upper portion including a tool engagement recess and circumferential supplemental drive gear teeth, and a cylindrical neck extending axially from the upper portion to an output shaft having one or more drive engagement protrusions, as well as a drive guide housing with a gear pocket for housing the upper portion of the supplemental drive gear, the gear pocket including a cylindrical pocket wall extending from a perimeter of a pocket floor, the pocket wall having a drive guide passage extending therethrough for receiving a side adjuster tool, wherein the gear pocket receives the supplemental drive gear and allows for rotational movement of the upper portion within the gear pocket, and a cylindrical collar extending axially from the gear pocket. |
| US11371591B2 |
Tensioner lever
An object of the present invention is to provide a tensioner lever capable of consistently exerting appropriate reaction force to various tension fluctuations in conjunction with varying chain behavior, and reducing vibration and noise when the chain runs. The tensioner lever of the present invention includes a torsion coil spring having a pressing arm in which a distal end portion abuts on a lever body to form a first load point, and a support arm in which a distal end portion abuts on a support part provided to an attachment surface to form a first support point. The tensioner lever further includes a spring load adaption structure configured to form one or both of a second loading point and a second support point when a certain level or more of load is received from the chain. |
| US11371585B2 |
Oil pump drive device
An oil pump drive device (1) may include a housing (G), an oil pump drive shaft (AN), an electric motor, and a planetary gear set (RS). The planetary gear set (RS) may be supported by the housing (G) and have a first element (E1) connected to a rotor (R) of the electric motor, a second element (E2) connected to the oil pump drive shaft (AN), and a third element (E3) drivable by a drive source located outside the oil pump drive device (1). A first bearing (L1) may be supported on the housing (G) and may support at least one of the elements (E1, E2, E3) of the planetary gear set (RS) in a radial direction. The stator (S) of the electric motor is at least partially surrounded by a plastic mass (K), where the stator (S) is attached to the housing (G) via the plastic mass (K). |
| US11371584B2 |
Waste management device and a modular power system for such
A waste management device and a modular power system for such are disclosed. The waste management device may be a compactor or a shredder. The waste management device includes a cylindrical component for handling the waste, and a modular power system arranged to transmit power from one/more motors to the cylindrical component. The modular power system includes an internal gear wheel, a frame and one or more motors attached to the frame. Driving gear wheels of the motors are operably connected to the internal gear wheel such that power of the one or more motors is transmitted from the driving gear wheel(s) to the internal gear wheel. |
| US11371582B2 |
Ratchet load binder with two handles
The current invention relates to a load binder comprising an axially extending elongate, preferably tubular, member, two shanks, a first and second ratchet wheel, a first and second oscillatory handle; said member comprising end portions comprising inner screw threads in relatively opposite directions so as to accommodate said shanks which are correspondingly screw-threaded and which comprise distal ends, preferably eyes; whereby rotation of the member in one direction causes the distal ends to draw together and rotation of the member in relatively opposite direction causes the distal ends to spread apart; whereby said rotation of said member is effected by a ratchet mechanism which involves the provision of said first and said second ratchet wheel which are suitably secured intermediate the ends of the member and are rotatably mounted between mutually spaced first side members which project from said first and second handle. |
| US11371581B2 |
Torsional vibration damper or torsional tuned mass damper
A torsional vibration damper or torsional tuned mass damper having a rotating system having a primary mass, which is arranged, or preferably fixable for conjoint rotation on a rotatable shaft, such as a crankshaft of a motor, for example, in particular an internal combustion engine, and having a secondary mass, which is movable relative to the primary mass. An assembly for vibration dampening and/or tuned vibration dampening of the relative motion between the primary mass and the secondary mass is formed in part outside of the rotating system of the torsional vibration damper or torsional tuned mass damper. |
| US11371580B2 |
Centrifugal pendulum damper
A centrifugal pendulum damper in which a rolling mass can be lubricated by a simple structure without limiting vibration damping performance. The pendulum damper comprises: a rotary member; an inertia body arranged concentrically with the rotary member; a rolling mass held in a retainer on an outer circumference of the rotary member; a recess formed on an inner circumference of the inertia body; and a raceway surface formed on an inner circumference of the recess to which the rolling mass is contacted. In the centrifugal pendulum damper, oil remaining in the recess is discharged out of the recess through an oil passage. |
| US11371579B2 |
Variable stiffness bushing
A variable stiffness bushing includes: inner and outer tubular members; and an elastic member connecting these tubular members. At least one pair of liquid chambers axially separated from each other is defined in the elastic member. The liquid chambers are connected by a communication passage including a circumferential passage provided in one of the inner and outer tubular members. The one of the inner and outer tubular members includes a coil wound coaxially therewith and a yoke provided with a gap constituting the circumferential passage. A magnetic fluid fills the liquid chambers and the communication passage. Upper and lower end walls and an axially intermediate partition wall of the elastic member are configured such that when the tubular members are axially displaced relative to each other, a difference is created between volumes of the axially separated liquid chambers. |
| US11371577B2 |
Shock absorbing member and method of manufacturing the same
A shock absorbing member includes an outer member being hollow and made of a metal, and an inner member held in the outer member. The inner member includes a wood member and a bracket that is made of a solid resin or a metal and that is integral with the wood member. The inner member includes a holding structure configured to position and hold the bracket to the outer member. |
| US11371573B2 |
Methods and systems for EMI assessment for brake pad wear estimation
A method for performing a data validity assessment for a brake pad wear estimation includes providing an electric park brake assembly including a motor and a battery management sensor, receiving motor current data from the motor of the electric park brake assembly, receiving battery current data from the battery management sensor, determining a margin of current from the motor current data and the battery current data, receiving historical motor position data and instant motor position data of the motor, calculating the brake pad wear estimation using the motor current data, comparing the historical motor position data and the instant motor position data against an expected range of motor positions, determining an electromagnetic interference level from the margin of current, the historical and instant motor position data, and the calculated brake pad wear estimation, and discarding the motor current data when the electromagnetic interference level is above a predetermined threshold. |
| US11371570B2 |
Drive train of a wind turbine comprising a torque limiter, wind turbine
Provided is a drive train of a wind turbine. The drive train includes a torque limiter assembly including a torque limiter. The torque limiter includes: a first clamping disk, a friction disk, a second clamping disk, and a preloading means. The clamping disks and the friction disk are configured such that the clamping disks frictionally transmit a torque to the friction disk. The torque limiter assembly further includes a torque shaft and a hub shaft. The torque shaft is connected to a rotor of the wind turbine, and the hub shaft is connected to a generator rotor of a generator. The friction disk is bolted to the hub shaft via interface bolts from a downwind side, such that the torque limiter is detachable from the hub shaft as a whole. Further provided is a wind turbine. |
| US11371567B2 |
Disconnect apparatus and a method of sensing a state thereof
A disconnect apparatus including a first clutch member and a second clutch member in selective engagement with the first clutch member. The disconnect apparatus also includes a cam mechanism and a sensor assembly. The cam mechanism includes an axially movable first cam member and an axially fixed second cam member, wherein the sensor assembly generates a pulse pattern which is utilized to determine a position of the first cam member, and thereby a state of the disconnect apparatus. |
| US11371566B2 |
Wet friction member
The wet friction member 1 of the invention includes a core plate 2 formed in a flat ring shape, a friction part 3 arranged in a ring shape. The friction part 3 has segment pieces including rectangular shaped G1 to G4: G1 in which a lower right corner of rectangular piece is notched; G2 in which an upper left corner of rectangular piece is notched; G3 in which an upper right corner of rectangular piece is notched; G4 in which a lower left corner of rectangular piece is notched. The friction part 3 has arrangements T1 and T2: T1 in which G1 and G2 are arranged in a manner a right side of G1 and a left side of G2 face each other; T2 in which G3 and G4 are arranged in a manner a right side of the G3 and a left side of G4 face each other. |
| US11371555B2 |
Transmission input shaft arrangement
The present invention relates to a transmission input shaft arrangement (100) for a vehicle transmission, the transmission input shaft arrangement comprising an input shaft (102); a clutch arrangement (104) and a bearing arrangement (106) arranged at a position spaced apart from the clutch arrangement (104). The bearing arrangement (106) comprises a bearing inner ring (108) rotationally connected to the clutch arrangement (104). |
| US11371554B2 |
Bearing device for vehicle wheel
A bearing device for a vehicle wheel that is capable of maintaining the sealability of a protective cover by preventing a seal member of the protective cover from being damaged without performing any complex machining. The bearing device for vehicle wheel (1) is provided with: a cylindrical sensor holder (11) that is fitted outside the protective cover (9), wherein in the outer ring (2), a protective cover fitting part (13A) to which the protective cover (9) is fitted, a seal part (13B) with which the seal member (10) of the protective cover (9) is brought into contact, and a sensor holder fitting part (13C) to which the sensor holder (11) is fitted are formed, the inner diameter of the seal part (13B) is equal to that of the sensor holder fitting part (13C), and the seal part (13B) and the sensor holder fitting part (13C) are adjacent to each other. |
| US11371550B2 |
Rotary engine
The present invention provides a rotary engine comprising: a housing provided with three lobe accommodation parts; a rotor which is provided with two lobes continuously accommodated in the lobe accommodation parts, has an intake storage part communicating with an intake port provided on the front surface-side, and has an exhaust storage part communicating with an exhaust port provided on the rear surface-side; an intake-side housing cover provided with an intake hole communicating with the intake storage part; an exhaust-side housing cover provided with an exhaust hole communicating with the exhaust storage part; and a crankshaft, wherein the flow of an exhaust gas into a stroke chamber during an intake stroke is reduced by preventing the exhaust storage part, at a portion of a section in which the exhaust port is open, from communicating with the exhaust hole during the intake stroke. |
| US11371548B2 |
Shockproof nut kit
A shockproof nut kit includes an upper nut and a lower nut, in which an end surface of the upper nut is provided with a boss of elliptic cylinder; on the upper end surface of the elliptic cylinder at a longer planar extension side is provided an unfilled corner; in an end surface of the lower nut is concavely formed a cylindrical groove matching with the boss of elliptic cylinder, and in the assembly state, the boss of elliptic cylinder on the upper nut is in clearance fit with the cylindrical groove in the lower nut. The present invention avoids the slipping and displacement of nuts in the meshing process, and ensures the coaxiality of the upper and lower nuts during installation to the utmost. In terms of both safety and shockproof, the present invention achieves satisfactory results, the installation thereof is convenient and reliable, and the disassembly thereof is simple. |
| US11371547B2 |
Wood screw structure
A wood screw structure comprises a screw head section, a rod section, a first screw thread and a plurality of crushing rib units. The rod section is sequentially integrally formed from the screw head section and comprises a first rod portion connecting the screw head section, a second rod portion, a third rod portion, and a tapered portion extending and tapering outwardly from the third rod portion. The first screw thread is disposed spirally and is protruded on an outer peripheral surface of the tapered portion, the second rod portion and the third rod portion. The crushing rib units are disposed spirally and protruded around the outer peripheral surface of the third rod portion and the tapered portion, and each of the crushing rib units includes a plurality of crushers protrudingly disposed on a rib body. A first discharge gap is formed between the crushers. |
| US11371546B2 |
Self-drilling screw structure
A self-drilling screw structure comprises a screw head and a screw rod extending outwardly from the screw head. The screw rod is formed with a drill bit section at one end opposite to the screw head, a drill tail section and a screw thread section. The drill bit section comprises two first cutting edges extending helically and intersecting at a chisel edge. Two first chip flutes located at the positions respectively between the two first cutting edges and extending from the chisel edge toward the drill tail section. The drill tail section comprises two second cutting edges extending helically toward the screw thread section. Two second chip flutes located at the positions respectively between the two second cutting edges and extending helically toward the screw thread section. Each first chip flute and the second chip flute form a connection at joint between the drill bit and drill tail sections. |
| US11371545B2 |
Adjustable-angle mounting system for hazard detector
Various arrangements of a surface mount system are presented herein. The system may include a surface mount plate. The surface mount plate may include a circular lip and nubs located along the circular lip. The system may also include a device housing. The device housing can include slider clips that removably clip to the circular lip of the surface mount plate when the plurality of slider clips are pushed against the circular lip. The slider clips can be disengaged from the circular lip of the surface mount plate when the device housing is rotated with respect to the surface mount plate such that the nubs located on the surface mount plate push the slider clips away from the circular lip. |
| US11371541B1 |
Connection device for mobile frame structures
A connection device for mobile frame structures includes a bracket on a surface having a cam shaft and a cam lock has a spiral axial slot having a locking groove and a central cam groove. A cam follower, a spring and a force stop are positioned in the central cam groove. A retention device holds the components in the cam groove. A structural support is engaged to the cam lock. An intersection between the spiral axial slot and the central cam groove has one or more detents which engage the cam follower prior to engagement of the cam lock to the bracket. The cam shaft is positioned in the spiral axial slot and the cam lock is rotated moving the cam shaft into the locking groove and depressing the cam follower relative to the spring to lock the cam shaft into the locking groove. |
| US11371535B2 |
Fluid pressure circuit
A fluid pressure circuit includes a directional switching valve arranged between a fixed displacement pump and a fluid pressure actuator and configured to switch a flow passage for a pressurized fluid, an accumulator arranged in a branch flow passage branched from a connection flow passage that connects the fluid pressure actuator and the directional switching valve, an accumulator flow control valve arranged between the connection flow passage and the accumulator, and a pump flow control valve arranged between the fluid pressure actuator and the fixed displacement pump and configured to variably divert a flow rate of the pressurized fluid discharged from the fixed displacement pump into a first system including the tank and a second system including the fluid pressure actuator. |
| US11371534B2 |
Compressor and method of operating same
Provided is a compressor including: a compressor body that has a motor and compresses air; an aftercooler for cooling the compressed air supplied from the compressor body; a dryer for dehumidifying the compressed air flowing out from the aftercooler; a drain discharge valve for discharging a drain from the dryer; a first pressure sensor for measuring air pressure downstream of the aftercooler; and a control device having a rotation-speed adjusting unit that drives the motor at second acceleration smaller than first acceleration, the first acceleration being rated acceleration of the motor, when a pressure value measured by the first pressure sensor is less than a first threshold value predetermined at startup of the motor. |
| US11371529B2 |
Fan wheel, fan, and system having at least one fan
A fan wheel for a fan is equipped with at least two fan blades with a wavy design. A fan has at least one such fan wheel. A system has at least one fan with such a fan wheel. |
| US11371525B2 |
Air treatment equipment, fan and centrifugal fan blade of fan
The present disclosure provides a centrifugal fan blade, an air treatment device and a fan; the centrifugal fan blade includes a hub and a plurality of fan blades; the plurality of fan blades are distributed around the periphery of the hub; each fan blade includes a first blade and a second blade; moreover, the first blade is in a backward blade form; and the second blade is in a forward blade form. The centrifugal fan blade can improve the flowing of the airflow and improve the air output efficiency. |
| US11371524B2 |
Windmill and blower comprising the same
A windmill, including a first end plate, a second end plate, and a plurality of primary blades disposed between the first end plate and the second end plate. The first end plate includes a central part provided with a base connected to a motor shaft. The second end plate includes a central part provided with an air inlet; the space between every two adjacent blades forms an air channel. The plurality of primary blades each includes an outmost end with respect to the central part of the first end plate, and the outmost end extends out of an outer edge of the second end plate. The connection line of every two adjacent outmost ends of the plurality of primary blades forms a circle, and the diameter D1 of the circle is larger than the diameter D2 of the second end plate. |
| US11371522B2 |
Permanent magnet direct-drive slurry pump based on gas film drag reduction
Disclosed is a permanent magnet direct-drive slurry pump based on gas film drag reduction, which includes a permanent magnet motor, a main shaft, an impeller, and a valve block. The permanent magnet motor includes a housing, a stator core, stator windings, a rotor core, and a permanent magnet. The rotor core and the impeller share the main shaft, and an airflow channel is provided inside the main shaft. The impeller includes a front cover plate, a back cover plate, and blades. The blades are modularly manufactured, and blade gas jet holes and hemispherical pits are provided on the pressure surface. The airflow channel in the main shaft is communicated with the blade gas-jet holes. The valve block is disposed at the tail end of the main shaft so as to control gas exhaust and prevent liquid from entering the shaft. The present invention has such advantages as a small size, high efficiency, and strong wear resistance. |
| US11371515B2 |
Regenerative blower
In accordance with one aspect the present invention may comprise a regenerative blower comprising: a housing, a first port and second port in the housing, an airflow channel extending between the first and second ports for airflow between the ports, an impeller rotatable in an impeller channel to promote airflow in the airflow channel from the first port to the second port, a motor to drive the impeller, and an interrupter between the first and second ports to limit airflow from the second port to the first port. |
| US11371512B2 |
Centrifugal compressor and seal unit
A centrifugal compressor includes a housing 20 having a facing surface 22f facing the outer peripheral surface of a cover 43, a seal member 50 forming a clearance with the outer peripheral surface of the cover 43, an inclined hole 55 formed in the seal member 50, extending at an angle to the side opposite to a direction of rotation, and having an opening portion 57 opening at a position facing the outer peripheral surface of the cover 43, a first fin 52 provided on the seal member 50 and protruding toward the outer peripheral surface of the cover 43, and a communication flow path portion 64 formed in the housing 20, having an introduction port 66i opening at a position facing the outer peripheral surface of the cover 43, and communicating with the inclined hole 55. |
| US11371511B2 |
Diagnostic apparatus for fuel pump
A diagnostic apparatus for a fuel pump diagnoses the state of a fuel pump based on: a correlation between a pump rotational speed that is a rotational speed of the motor and fuel pressure that is pressure of the fuel discharged from the fuel pump; and an initial correlation that is the correlation in an initial actuation period from when the fuel pump is energized for the first time to when a specified period has elapsed. |
| US11371509B2 |
Parallel circulation pump coordinating control assembly
A circulation pump assembly (22) includes an electrical drive motor (10) and an electronic control device (12) controlling the drive motor (10). The control device (12) is configured for the speed control of the drive motor (10) according to a control schema (I, II, III). The control device (12) includes a detection function (42) which is configured to detect a condition variable representing an operating condition, from a parallel flow path (16, 18, 20) with a second circulation pump assembly (22). The control device (12) is also configured such that it can change the control schema (I, II, III) on the basis of a condition variable detected by the detection function (42). Further an arrangement of at least two such circulation pump assemblies (22) and a method for the control of such two circulation pump assemblies (22) are provided. |
| US11371507B2 |
Oil-injected multistage compressor device and method for controlling such a compressor device
An oil-injected multistage compressor device that comprises at least one low-pressure stage compressor element (2) with an inlet (4a) and an outlet (5a) and a high-pressure stage compressor element (3) with an inlet (4b) and an outlet (5b), whereby the outlet (5a) of the low-pressure stage compressor element (2) is connected to the inlet (4b) of the high-pressure stage compressor element (3) via a conduit (6), characterized in that an intercooler (9) is provided between the low-pressure stage compressor element (2) and the high-pressure stage compressor element (3) in the aforementioned conduit (6) and that the compressor device (1) is also equipped with a restriction (10) for limiting the amount of oil injected in the low-pressure stage compressor element (2). |
| US11371506B2 |
Rotary compressor
In a vertical cylindrical hermetically sealed container, a rotary compressor includes a motor unit and a compression unit below the motor unit. The compression unit includes a shaft having an eccentric portion, a piston shaped to fit into the eccentric portion, a flat plate-shaped vane pressed against an outer circumferential surface of the piston, and a cylinder that accommodates the piston and the vane and forms a suction chamber and a compression chamber. The rotary compressor stores, in the hermetically sealed container, lubricating oil of which amount causes immersion of a part of the compression unit. The rotary compressor has a hollow portion on a lower end side of the shaft, and has an oil supply diagonal hole that is inclined with respect to a rotation axis of the shaft and causes the hollow portion and an upper end of the eccentric portion to communicate with each other. |
| US11371498B2 |
Liquid pumping cassettes and associated pressure distribution manifold and related methods
A fluid-handling cassette comprising a plurality of diaphragm valves and pumps is configured to have its actuation ports located along a thin or narrow edge of the cassette. Actuation channels within the cassette lead from the actuation ports to actuation chambers of the valves and pumps in a space between plates that comprise the cassette. The individual plates have a nominal thickness that is sufficient to provide a rigid ceiling for the actuation channels, but sufficiently thin to minimize the overall thickness of the cassette. The cassette can be plugged into or unplugged from an actuation receptacle or a manifold by its narrow edge. A plurality of such cassettes can be stacked together or spaced apart from each other to form a cassette assembly, providing for a convenient way to install and remove the cassette assembly from its actuation receptacle. The arrangement allows for an improved way of connecting a complex cassette assembly to its associated pressure distribution manifold without the use of a plurality of flexible connecting tubes between the two. |
| US11371496B2 |
Eccentric sleeve for crankshaft of compressor, crankshaft, crankshaft assembly and compressor
An eccentric sleeve for a crankshaft of a compressor, a crankshaft, a crankshaft assembly, and a compressor are provided. The crankshaft has a main shaft, a counterbalance and an eccentric shaft. The main shaft and the eccentric shaft are provided at two sides of the counterbalance and arranged eccentrically. The main shaft is internally provided with a main lubrication oil passage. An outer circumferential wall of the eccentric shaft is provided with an oil leakage hole in fluid communication with the main lubrication oil passage. The eccentric sleeve is fitted over the eccentric shaft. An outer circumferential wall of the eccentric sleeve is provided with a shaft flow hole extending through the outer circumferential wall in a thickness direction of the eccentric sleeve. |
| US11371495B2 |
Air pump with retractable needle and/or method of making the same
Certain example embodiments relate to an air pump for balls, tires, toys, and/or the like and include a retractable base, which facilitates the storage of the needle(s) and/or other adapter(s) inside of the pump itself. This arrangement reduces the chances that it/they will break because it/they is/are protected inside of the pump and need not be repeatedly attached/detached. The pump in certain example embodiments includes a tube body into which the retractable base retracts, a plunger disk, a guide system including one or more guides for guiding the plunger disk and/or base within the tube body, a locking mechanism to help lock the base in extended and/or retracted positions, and a handle. The pump safely stores at least one needle/adapter in the tube body. In the event that a needle breaks, it may be replaced as if it were a conventional pump. |
| US11371494B2 |
Solid particulate pump
A pump for transporting particulate material that includes a first conveyor and a second conveyor together defining a passage, wherein a working surface of each of the conveyors are canted with respect to each other. The pump includes an inlet for introducing the particulate material into the passage and an outlet for expelling the particulate material from the passage, wherein the outlet is positioned out of line with the inlet. |
| US11371492B2 |
Piston-valve engagement in fluid sprayers
A pump draws fluid from a reservoir and drives the fluid downstream to a spray tip where the fluid is applied to a surface. A piston is driven in a reciprocating manner to pump the fluid. A check valve is disposed downstream of the piston to regulate a flow of the fluid downstream from the piston. The pump is initially dry and is primed with fluid prior to operation. To facilitate priming, the piston is dimensioned to impact the ball and unseat a valve member of the check valve during a priming stroke, thereby ejecting any air from the pump through the check valve. With the air ejected from the pump, a vacuum is formed during a suction stroke of the piston, which draws fluid downstream from the reservoir to prime the pump. |
| US11371484B2 |
Wind turbine farm
Wind turbine farms are presented including: a number of steerable wind turbines each having a turbine diameter, where the number of steerable wind turbines is grouped pairwise into a number of monopole wind tower pairs, where each monopole wind tower pair is placed in a fixed pair placement and oriented in one of a number of fixed pair orientations, where each one of the number of fixed pair orientations corresponds with one of a number of prevailing wind directions, and where the number of monopole wind tower pairs is placed in a number of fixed pair positions. |
| US11371483B2 |
Method of manufacturing a shell of a wind turbine blade having improved leading edge erosion protection, method for manufacturing the wind turbine blade, shell, wind turbine blade and wind turbine
Provided is a method for manufacturing a shell of a wind turbine blade having improved leading edge erosion protection, wherein the method includes the steps of: (a) providing a preform of the shell, (b) providing a protective cover for protection of the shell, (c) arranging the protective cover at a portion of a leading edge of the shell, so that an erosion protected shell is obtained, and (d) casting the erosion protected shell, so that the shell of the wind turbine blade having the improved erosion protection is obtained. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the wind turbine blade and to a shell, a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine. |
| US11371482B2 |
Wind turbine blades
A reinforcing structure for a wind turbine blade is in the form of an elongate stack of layers of pultruded fibrous composite strips supported within a U-shaped channel. The length of each layer is slightly different to create a taper at the ends of the stack; the centre of the stack has five layers, and each end has a single layer. The ends of each layer are chamfered, and the stack is coated with a thin flexible pultruded fibrous composite strip extending the full length of the stack. The reinforcing structure extends along a curved path within the outer shell of the blade. The regions of the outer shell of the blade on either side of the reinforcing structure are filled with structural foam, and the reinforcing structure and the foam are both sandwiched between an inner skin and an outer skin. |
| US11371478B2 |
Systems and methods for a fuel delivery module helmet of hybrid vehicle
Methods and systems are provided for protective cover. In one example, the protective cover may be configured to protect a fuel delivery module and may include a domed cap. The domed cap may resistant forces exerted on the protective cover and maintain clearance between the domed cap and enclosed electronic ports of the fuel delivery module. |
| US11371475B2 |
Air intake structure of saddle riding vehicle
An air intake structure of a saddle riding vehicle is disposed in the saddle riding vehicle in which a frame including a left and right pair of main frames and an air box are disposed, an intake passage is disposed between the main frames and an outer periphery of the head tube, and the intake passage includes: a front side intake duct that extends forward; and a rear side intake duct that couples the air box to the head tube. In the air intake structure of the saddle riding vehicle, the rear side intake duct is a separate body from the air box, the air box has a front surface on which an opening inserted through the rear side intake duct is provided, and the rear side intake duct is coupled to an intake passage from an inside of the air box through the opening. |
| US11371474B2 |
Engine air intake device
A heat storage cover is provided in an engine room. The heat storage cover covers an engine from above and surrounds the periphery of an upper portion of the engine to internally store, through the medium of air, heat dissipated from the engine and block upward heat dissipation. The engine includes an air inlet for introducing, into a combustion chamber, high temperature air obtained by the heat storage cover blocking the upward heat dissipation. |
| US11371470B2 |
Evaporated fuel treatment apparatus
An evaporated fuel treatment apparatus includes an abnormality determination unit that determines an abnormality of a purge passage. The abnormality determination unit changes an operating cycle of a purge control valve to a cycle longer than an initial set value while maintaining a duty ratio of the purge control valve set according to an operating state of an internal combustion engine, and determines an abnormality of the purge passage based on a first variation range and a second variation range calculated from a detection value detected by an airflow meter before and after the change of the operating cycle. |
| US11371468B2 |
Supply system for supplying a rocket engine
A supply system for supplying a rocket engine with at least one propellant, the supply system comprising at least one supply circuit able to circulate the propellant, and at least one reservoir in fluid communication with the supply circuit via at least one communication pipe, so that a fluid contained in the reservoir can flow from the latter up to the supply circuit, and vice versa, via said at least one communication pipe, the reservoir being able to contain a volume of gas, and heating means able to vary the volume of gas in the reservoir, the heating means being configured to vaporize the propellant in the reservoir. |
| US11371464B2 |
Methods and system for diagnosing fuel injectors of an engine
Various methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a condition of a fuel injector of an engine. In one example, a method for an engine includes injecting a first pulse of fuel as a first pilot injection into a first subset of cylinders of a plurality of engine cylinders, where the first pilot injection precedes a primary injection of fuel into the first subset of cylinders by a duration; correlating a first response in an engine operating parameter to the first pilot injection; and adjusting the primary injection of fuel into the first subset of cylinders based on the first response. In one example, the first pilot injection precedes the primary injection by a predefined short duration and the primary injection of fuel is adjusted within a predefined or preset upper limit and lower limit. |
| US11371459B2 |
Control device for internal combustion engine
To appropriately adjust a pressure of a fuel according to a valve closing force of a fuel injection valve. To that end, a control device for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel pressure control unit that controls a pressure of a fuel supplied to a fuel injection valve that injects the fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel injection valve includes a plunger rod that is a valve body, a solenoid coil that is a drive unit for driving the plunger rod, and an orifice cup in which a fuel injection hole that is opened and closed according to drive of the plunger rod is formed. A cylinder pressure sensor that detects an in-cylinder pressure is attached to the internal combustion engine. The fuel pressure control unit controls the pressure of the fuel based on a pressure difference ΔP between the in-cylinder pressure detected by the cylinder pressure sensor before the plunger rod is separated from a seat portion of the orifice cup which is a valve seat and the in-cylinder pressure detected by the cylinder pressure sensor when the plunger rod is separated from the seat portion of the orifice cup. |
| US11371453B2 |
Method for regulating a fill of an exhaust component storage of a catalyst
A method is proposed for regulating a fill level of an exhaust component storage of a catalyst (26) of an internal combustion engine (10), wherein the regulating of the fill level is done by using a system model (100), comprising a catalyst model (102), and wherein uncertainties of measured or model variables influencing the regulating of the fill level are corrected by an adaptation, which is based on signals of an exhaust gas probe (34) arranged at the outlet side of the catalyst (26). The method is characterized in that the adaptation takes multiple pathways (200, 210, 220), wherein signals from different signal regions (260, 280, 300) of the exhaust gas probe (34) situated at the outlet side are processed on different pathways. An independent claim is addressed to a controller designed to carry out the method. |
| US11371446B2 |
Method and system for monitoring an engine cylinder in an internal combustion engine, a method and device for controlling combustion in said engine cylinder and an ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine
A method for monitoring an engine cylinder in an internal combustion engine includes, for each engine cycle, detection of the ionisation current generated in the cylinder in a predetermined time interval of a combustion cycle, generation of a signal representing the ionisation current and comparing a maximum value of the signal with a threshold value. Successively, the value of one or more parameters associated with the signal can be changed with respect to an equal number of corresponding reference values when the maximum value of the signal exceeds the threshold value, to reduce the maximum value of the signal in the time interval of a successive combustion cycle. The presence of water in the cylinder can be determined when the maximum value of the signal exceeds the threshold value for a predetermined first number of combustion cycles occurring within a predetermined period of time. |
| US11371445B2 |
Systems and methods for vehicular power generation
A vehicle may include: a genset including: an engine configured to combust light fuel such as natural gas, a generator linked to the engine and configured to convert mechanical energy provided by the engine into electrical energy; one or more light fuel storage containers; one or more electrical storage devices such as batteries; a plurality of wheels; a plurality of electric motors configured to drive the plurality of wheels; a first power bus configured to electrically connect the generator of the genset, the one or more electrical storage devices, and the plurality of electric motors. Each of the one or more electrical storage devices may be disposed lower than each of the one or more light fuel storage containers with respect to a vertically extending reference axis that is perpendicular to a reference plane parallel to ground. |
| US11371443B2 |
Control system for internal combustion engine, and internal combustion engine
A control system includes a controller. The controller counts the number of driving times of the high pressure fuel pump, which is the number of the reciprocating motions of the plunger based on a crank counter that is counted up at every predetermined crank angle. The controller stores a map in which a top dead center of the plunger is associated with a crank counter value, and store a crank counter value while an engine is stopped as a stop-time counter value. The controller calculates, referring to the map, the number of the crank counter values corresponding to the top dead center of the plunger between a crank counter value and the stop-time counter value, and set a calculated number as the number of driving times. |
| US11371442B2 |
Variable pressure inventory control of closed cycle system with a high pressure tank and an intermediate pressure tank
Systems and methods for variable pressure inventory control of a closed thermodynamic cycle power generation system or energy storage system, such as a reversible Brayton cycle system, with at least a high pressure tank and an intermediate pressure tank are disclosed. Operational parameters of the system such as working fluid pressure, turbine torque, turbine RPM, generator torque, generator RPM, and current, voltage, phase, frequency, and/or quantity of electrical power generated and/or distributed by the generator may be the basis for controlling a quantity of working fluid that circulates through a closed cycle fluid path of the system. |
| US11371438B2 |
Machine component, particularly a turbomachine component, with cooling features and a method for manufacturing and of operation
A cooled machine component having a body with at least one integrated cooling channel having a lattice structure for guiding a cooling fluid through an interior, the lattice structure arranged as a void space penetrated by a plurality of hollow or solid struts. The lattice structure has an inlet for providing the cooling fluid to be guided through the void space of the lattice structure, and has an outlet for receiving the cooling fluid, the outlet being fluidically connected to a hollow interior of at least one of the plurality of hollow struts. At least a subset of the hollow struts provides a fluidic connection for cooling fluid from the outlet to a plurality of further downstream discharge ports. Walls of the body surrounding each of the plurality of further downstream discharge ports are physically connected to corresponding jackets of the at least one of the plurality of hollow struts. |
| US11371429B2 |
Semi-closed cycle with turbo membrane O2 source
Disclosed is an improved method and system of operating the semi-closed cycle, which both reduces parasitic loads for oxygen generation and for gas clean up, while also reducing, capital cost of the gas clean up plant (reduced drying requirement) and of the oxygen plant (enabling membranes vs. mole sieves). The invention is applicable to piston or turbine engines, and results in a near fully non-emissive power system via the Semi-Closed Cycle (SCC), in a manner which both captures carbon in the form of carbon dioxide, CO2, and in a manner which improves the efficiency and cost effectiveness of prior disclosures. The captured carbon is of a purity and pressure directly suitable for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), sequestration, or industrial use. |
| US11371427B2 |
Geared turbofan engine with targeted modular efficiency
A turbofan engine includes a fan section including a fan blade having a leading edge and hub to tip ratio of less than about 0.34 and greater than about 0.020 measured at the leading edge and a speed change mechanism with gear ratio greater than about 2.6 to 1. A first compression section includes a last blade trailing edge radial tip length that is greater than about 67% of the radial tip length of a leading edge of a first stage of the first compression section. A second compression section includes a last blade trailing edge radial tip length that is greater than about 57% of a radial tip length of a leading edge of a first stage of the first compression section. |
| US11371426B2 |
Reciprocating piston machine and method and device for diagnosing and/or controlling a reciprocating piston machine
The invention relates to a reciprocating piston machine, in particular with a variable compression ratio, of at least one cylinder with a piston and a connecting rod which is connected to the piston and to a crankshaft of the reciprocating piston machine. The reciprocating piston machine also has a first sensor which is arranged in a cylinder wall of the at least one cylinder and is configured to detect relative movement between a piston skirt of the piston and the cylinder wall. The invention further relates to a method (100) for diagnosing and/or controlling such a reciprocating piston machine (1), in particular with a variable compression ratio, and a system which is suitable therefor. |
| US11371425B2 |
System and method for cleaning deposit from a component of an assembled, on-wing gas turbine engine
Systems and methods for cleaning deposits from a component of an assembled, on-wing gas turbine engine are provided. Accordingly, the method includes operably coupling a delivery assembly to an annular inlet of a core gas turbine engine. A portion of cleaning fluid is atomized with the delivery assembly to develop a cleaning mist having a plurality of atomized droplets. The atomized droplets are suspended within any path of the core gas turbine engine from the annular inlet to an axial position downstream of a compressor of the core gas turbine engine. A portion of the cleaning mist is impacted or precipitated onto the component so as to wet the component, and a portion of the deposits on the component is dissolved by the cleaning mist. |
| US11371419B2 |
Systems for a pre-chamber
Methods and systems are provided for a pre-chamber. In one example, a pre-chamber comprises a plurality of slots fluidly coupling it to a primary combustion chamber. The plurality of slots comprising a plurality of corresponding flaps configured to direct gases through the plurality of slots. |
| US11371418B2 |
Internal combustion system
An internal combustion system capable of exactly determining timing of exchanging a coolant of an engine. The internal combustion system includes an engine, cooling circulation mechanism circulating the coolant containing ethylene glycol to the engine while cooling it, temperature sensor measuring the temperature of the coolant having passed through the engine, and control device. The control device includes a number of cold starts counting unit determining engine cold start and counting the number of cold starts before coolant exchange, an accumulated amount of time measuring unit measuring an accumulated amount of time when the coolant temperature measured by the temperature sensor is a defined temperature or higher before the coolant exchange, and an exchange determination unit determining the need for coolant exchange, when the accumulated amount of time is a defined amount of time or greater and the number of cold starts is a defined number of times or greater. |
| US11371417B2 |
Installation structure of heat accumulator for vehicle
Provided is an installation structure of a heat accumulator for a vehicle, provided on a back surface side of a bumper beam of the vehicle in the front portion of the vehicle and accumulates heat by storing a refrigerant. The bumper beam extends in the left-right direction of the vehicle and has a height dimension A in the vertical direction orthogonal to the length direction. The heat accumulator extends along the length direction of the bumper beam in a state of being close to a back surface of the bumper beam, and has a height dimension B in the vertical direction orthogonal to the length direction. The bumper beam and the heat accumulator are arranged with centers in the vertical direction coinciding with each other in the front-rear direction, and the height dimension B is set to A≤B≤1.6A with respect to the height dimension A. |
| US11371411B2 |
Method for operating a motor vehicle having an exhaust gas aftertreatment device, exhaust gas aftertreatment system, computer program product and computer-readable medium
A method for operating a motor vehicle having an exhaust gas aftertreatment device involves an on-board electronic computing device receiving consumption information characterizing consumption of a reducing agent by the exhaust gas aftertreatment device and tank information characterizing a filling level of a reducing agent tank. Tank information is evaluated together with the consumption information with regard to a divergence, and upon determination of the divergence between the tank information and the consumption information, error information is stored in a blockchain characterizing the motor vehicle, and an action of the motor vehicle is triggered. |
| US11371408B2 |
Electrically heatable heating disk
An electrically heatable heating disk for use within a device for the aftertreatment of exhaust gas, wherein the heating disk is formed by a layer stack formed from a multiplicity of metal foils which are stacked one on top of the other, the layer stack being wound to form a honeycomb body, wherein the layer stack has alternately arranged, coarsely structured metal foils and finely structured or smooth metal foils, and wherein the honeycomb body has at least one electrical contact at a radial edge region, wherein first metal foils terminate with an offset with respect to one another as a result of the winding in the circumferential direction of the heating disk, wherein finely structured or smooth second metal foils which extend in the circumferential direction extend beyond the respective ends of the terminating first metal foils in the circumferential direction. |
| US11371407B2 |
Co clean-up catalyst, after treatment system and after treatment method
An after treatment method is disclosed. The after treatment method may include: operating an engine at a lean air/fuel ratio; calculating an amount of NH3 stored in an SCR catalyst; calculating an amount of NOx which will flow into the SCR catalyst; determining whether conversion to a rich air/fuel ratio is desired; calculating, when the conversion to the rich air/fuel ratio is desired, a rich duration for which the rich air/fuel ratio is maintained and a target air/fuel ratio; and operating the engine at the target air/fuel ratio for the rich duration. |
| US11371404B2 |
Engine muffler apparatus
An engine muffler apparatus for reducing noise and pollution from small gas engines such as those on landscaping tools includes an outer housing having a central neck extension with a principal aperture extending through to an outer housing cavity. The neck extension is selectively engageable with an exhaust of a small gas engine. The outer housing cavity has a plurality of vent apertures. An intake extension tube and a medial tube are coupled to the outer housing cavity. The medial tube has a medial cavity. A first filtering medium is coupled within the medial cavity and filters pollutants passing therethrough. A second filtering medium is coupled within the outer housing cavity outside of the medial tube and dampens sound waves passing through the apparatus from the exhaust. |
| US11371400B2 |
Systems for crankcase ventilation
Systems are provided for a crankcase ventilation system. In one example, a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system for an engine configured to transmit crankcase gases into a clean side air duct, the clean side air duct comprising a sensor and a crankcase ventilation spigot, wherein the crankcase ventilation spigot is configured to be disposed downstream of the sensor, the crankcase ventilation spigot having an outlet configured to direct crankcase gases emerging from the crankcase ventilation spigot away from the sensor. |
| US11371396B2 |
Switchable actuation device for a poppet valve in an internal combustion engine, internal combustion engine and motor vehicle
The present invention relates to a switchable actuation device (100) for a gas exchange valve. The switchable actuation device (100) comprises a two-piece rocker arm (10). Said rocker arm comprises a first rocker arm portion (1a), which is mounted pivotably about a rocker arm shaft (2) and to which a bearing sleeve (1a1) is fastened concentrically with the rocker arm shaft (2), and a second rocker arm portion (1b) mounted pivotably on the bearing sleeve (1a1). Furthermore, both the first and the second rocker arm portions (1a, 1b) each comprise a cut-out (3a, 3b), wherein a locking element (4a) of a coupling device (4) of the switchable actuation device (100) can optionally be brought into and out of engagement with the two cut-outs (3a, 3b). An actuation of the poppet valve, preferably a change between a closed position and an open position of the poppet valve, is interrupted if the locking element (4a) is not in engagement with the two cut-outs (3a, 3b). The invention also relates to an internal combustion engine (20) and a motor vehicle (30). |
| US11371395B2 |
Gland steam condenser for a combined cycle power plant and methods of operating the same
A combined cycle power plant that includes a gas turbine engine, a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), a steam turbine, a primary condenser, a condensate extraction pump, a gland steam condenser, and a cooling module. The HRSG generates steam. The steam turbine receives steam from the HRSG. The primary condenser is fluidly coupled to the steam turbine and receives a first portion of exhaust steam from the steam turbine. The condensate extraction pump is fluidly coupled to the primary condenser and receives a condensed first portion of exhaust steam. The gland steam condenser is fluidly coupled to the steam turbine and receives a second portion of exhaust steam from the steam turbine. The cooling module is fluidly coupled to the gland steam condenser and supplies a cooling fluid to the gland steam condenser. The cooling module is fluidly isolated from the condensate extraction pump. |
| US11371393B2 |
Arrangement for converting thermal energy from lost heat of an internal combustion engine
An arrangement for converting thermal energy from lost heat of an internal combustion engine into mechanical energy includes a working circuit for a working medium. An expansion engine is disposed in the working circuit. A heat exchanger is mounted upstream of the expansion engine in a flow direction of the working medium where the working circuit extends through the heat exchange. The heat exchanger includes an exhaust gas recirculation heat exchanger having a cold part and a warm part, an exhaust gas heat exchanger, and a phase transition cooling in the internal combustion engine. The heat exchanger is formed by serial connection in a sequence of the cold part of the exhaust gas recirculation heat exchanger, the exhaust gas heat exchanger, the phase transition cooling in the internal combustion engine, and the warm part of the exhaust gas recirculation heat exchanger. |
| US11371390B2 |
Assemblies for transferring compressive loads in flanges of composite gas turbine engine components
An assembly for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a composite gas turbine engine component including a first flange extending radially from a main body at a junction having an arcuate profile. An adapter ring includes a mate face dimensioned to follow a contour of the junction such that the junction sits on the mate face. A method of assembly for a gas turbine engine is also disclosed. |
| US11371389B2 |
Divot for outer case shroud
The invention concerns a turbine exhaust casing (TEC) for a gas turbine engine in which portions of the inner surface of the casing against which exhaust gas flows are provided with recesses extending into the surfaces. The recesses are positioned proximate to the leading edges of struts which extend between an outer shroud and inner hub of the casing. |
| US11371386B2 |
Manufacturing methods for multi-lobed cooling holes
A method for producing a diffusion cooling hole extending between a wall having a first wall surface and a second wall surface includes forming a cooling hole inlet at the first wall surface, forming a cooling hole outlet at the second wall surface, forming a metering section downstream from the inlet and forming a multi-lobed diffusing section between the metering section and the outlet. The inlet, outlet, metering section and multi-lobed diffusing section are formed by laser drilling, particle beam machining, fluid jet guided laser machining, mechanical machining, masking and combinations thereof. |
| US11371381B2 |
Shaft monitoring system
A monitoring system includes first and second, axially adjacent, phonic wheels formed from respective axially adjacent portions of a unitary annular body and mounted coaxially to the shaft for rotation therewith. The first and second phonic wheels have respective first and second circumferential rows of teeth. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect the passage of the first row of teeth by generating a first alternating measurement signal component, and to detect the passage of the second row of teeth by generating a second alternating measurement signal component. The sensor generates a signal having both the first and the second alternating measurement signal components when axially positioned midway between the first and second phonic wheels. The teeth of the first and second rows are configured such that the first alternating measurement signal component has an identical frequency to the second alternating measurement signal component. |
| US11371379B2 |
Turbomachine with alternatingly spaced turbine rotor blades
An engine assembly includes an engine including a component and defining an opening and an interior, the component including a first side and an opposite second side, the second side positioned within the interior of the engine. The engine assembly also includes an inspection tool having a first member including at least one of a receiver or a transmitter and directed at the first side of the component. The inspection tool also includes a second member including the other of the receiver or the transmitter and positioned at least partially within the interior of the engine and directed at the second side of the component to communicate a signal with the first member through the component, the second member being a robotic arm extending through the opening of the engine. |
| US11371377B2 |
Gas turbine induction system, corresponding induction heater and method for inductively heating a component
An induction heater is employed with a gas turbine engine in order to heat a static component of the gas turbine engine. The heating of the static component is performed such that the clearance space between the static component and a rotating component remains constant during steady state conditions and transient conditions. |
| US11371375B2 |
Heatshield with damper member
A gas turbine engine includes a shaft and a heatshield that circumscribes the shaft. The heatshield defines a cylindrical body that has radially inner and outer sides and extends between first and second axial ends. The heatshield is exclusively supported on the shaft at the first and second axial ends. The heatshield includes at least one seal member on the radially outer side. A damper member is disposed at the radially inner side of the heatshield for attenuating vibration of the heatshield. |
| US11371373B2 |
Seal assembly for use in gas turbine engines
A seal housing may comprise an aft flange, an outer diameter (OD) ring and a stopper. The stopper may extend radially inward from a radially inner surface of OD ring. The stopper may be configured to interface with a monobloc carbon seal. The stopper may comprise a circumferential stopping portion and an axial stopping portion. There may be a plurality of the stopper. |
| US11371363B1 |
Turbine blade tip shroud surface profiles
A tip shroud may include a pair of opposed, axially extending wings configured to couple to an airfoil at a radially outer end thereof. The tip shroud also includes a tip rail extending radially from the pair of opposed, axially extending wings. Tip shroud surface profiles may be of the downstream and/or upstream side of the tip rail, a leading and/or trailing Z-notch of the tip shroud, and/or upstream and/or downstream radially outer surfaces of a wing. The surface profiles may have a nominal profile in accordance with at least part of Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, Z and perhaps thickness, set forth in a respective table. |
| US11371359B2 |
Turbine blade for a gas turbine engine
A turbine blade for a gas turbine engine has: an airfoil extending along a span from a base to a tip and along a chord from a leading edge to a trailing edge, the airfoil having a pressure side and a suction side, a tip pocket at the tip of the airfoil, the tip pocket at least partially surrounded by a peripheral tip wall defining a portion of the pressure and suction sides; at least one internal cooling passage in the airfoil and having at least one outlet communicating with the tip pocket; and a reinforcing bump located on the pressure side of the airfoil and protruding from a baseline surface of the peripheral tip wall to a bump end located into the tip pocket, the reinforcing bump overlapping a location where a curvature of a concave portion of the pressure side of the airfoil is maximal. |
| US11371349B2 |
Gas impingement in-process cooling system
A blade repair apparatus is provided and includes a deposition head which is movable relative to base materials and configured to execute a repair operation that includes a deposition of additional materials onto the base materials during deposition head movements, a temperature control system including a temperature regulating assembly coupled with the deposition head in a trailing position and a controller. The controller is operably coupled to the deposition head and the temperature control system. The controller is configured to control the deposition head movements and depositional operations of the deposition head. The controller is configured to control the temperature control system such that the temperature regulating assembly controls temperatures of at least the base materials and the additional materials during at least the deposition head movements and the depositional operations. |
| US11371340B2 |
Determination of borehole shape using standoff measurements
A downhole tool is placed in a borehole of a subsurface formation. The downhole tool comprises a plurality of calipers arranged around a circumference of the downhole tool. A plurality of standoff measurements is received for different rotation angles of the downhole tool, wherein each standoff measurement is indicative of a distance between one of the plurality of calipers and a wall of the borehole. A plurality of apparent diameters of the borehole is determined for the different rotation angles of the downhole tool based on the plurality of standoff measurements and a radius of the downhole tool. A probability function is determined based on the plurality of apparent diameters and at least one of a semiminor axis, semimajor axis, and ellipticity of the borehole is identified based on the probability function. |
| US11371338B2 |
Applied cooling for electronics of downhole tool
Systems and methods for cooling an electronics compartment of a downhole tool include a tool assembly. The tool assembly is an elongated member formed of axially aligned tool units. The tool units include a turbine and the electronics compartment. The electronics compartment has an interior cavity containing electronics components. The tool units further include a compressor powered by the turbine. The compressor is operable to compress a coolant fluid. The compressor has a central heat exchanger operable to cool a non-electrically conductive fluid with the coolant fluid. An impeller is rotated by the turbine. The impeller is operable to circulate the non-electrically conductive fluid past the electronics components. |
| US11371336B2 |
Systems and methods for estimating refined reservoir productivity values as a function of position in a subsurface volume of interest
Systems and methods are disclosed for estimating reservoir productivity values that maximize reservoir productivity of a refined well design corresponding to a reservoir productivity parameter. A computer-implemented method may use a computer system that includes non-transient electronic storage, a graphical user interface, and one or more physical computer processors. The computer-implemented method may include: obtaining multiple limited production parameter values, obtaining multiple refined well designs, obtaining a productivity algorithm that predicts a reservoir productivity based on a production parameter and a well design, and generating multiple refined reservoir productivity values as a function of position in the subsurface volume of interest by applying the multiple refined well designs and the multiple limited production parameter values to the productivity algorithm. |
| US11371335B2 |
Mapping a fracture geometry
A fracture geometry mapping method includes determining a value of a diffusive tortuosity in a first direction in a first rock sample from a subterranean formation with one or more hardware processors; determining a value of a diffusive tortuosity in a second direction in the first rock sample from the subterranean formation with the one or more hardware processors, the second direction orthogonal to the first direction in the first rock sample; determining a value of a diffusive tortuosity in third direction in the first rock sample from the subterranean formation with the one or more hardware processors, the third direction orthogonal to both the first direction and the second direction in the first rock sample; comparing the values of the diffusive tortuosities in the in the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction; and based on the comparison, generating a first fracture network map of the subterranean formation, the first fracture network map including a first plurality of anisotropic fracture pathways. |
| US11371334B2 |
Rotary steerable drilling tool and method
A directional drilling system includes a rotary steerable tool. The rotary steerable tool includes an extendable member configured to extend outwardly from the rotary steerable tool upon actuation, and a geolocation electronics device configured to track a position of the rotary steerable tool and the extendable member and control actuation of the extendable member. The geolocation electronics device and extendable member are configured to rotate with the rotary steerable tool. |
| US11371329B2 |
Hydrogen production by downhole electrolysis of reservoir brine for enhanced oil recovery
Systems and methods of enhancing oil recovery with an electrochemical apparatus include introducing the electrochemical apparatus into an injection well bore. The electrochemical apparatus includes an anode, a cathode and an interior wall, the interior wall defining an interior that contains both the anode and the cathode. The electrochemical apparatus is operated such that injection water of the injection well bore is introduced into the interior of the electrochemical apparatus. Electrical power is introduced to the electrochemical apparatus such that a portion of the injection water is converted into a product gas, the product gas including hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. The electrochemical apparatus is operated such that the product gas forms product gas bubbles and the product gas bubbles travel into a formation, where the product gas bubbles react with a reservoir hydrocarbon of the formation to form a production fluid that is produced through a production well bore. |
| US11371324B2 |
Method and apparatus for installing infield flexible liner of downhole tubing
A method of lining a tube using a spoolable liner includes connecting a connector to a distal end of the spoolable liner. The connector and spoolable liner are inserted into the tube and are advanced to a tube engagement point. A distal connection is formed between the spoolable liner and the tube by attaching the connector to an engagement mechanism at the tube engagement point. A proximal end of the spoolable liner is established and a proximal connection is formed between the proximal end and the tube. The spoolable liner is plugged with a deployable plug in a vicinity of the distal end and with a termination in a vicinity of the proximal end. An interior area is filled with a fluid such that the fluid expands the spoolable liner against an interior wall of the tube. |
| US11371322B2 |
Energy transfer mechanism for a junction assembly to communicate with a lateral completion assembly
A system and method to controlling fluid flow to/from multiple intervals in a lateral wellbore. The system and method can include a unitary multibranch inflow control (MIC) junction assembly (a primary passageway through a primary leg and a lateral passageway through a lateral leg) installed at an intersection of main and lateral wellbores. An upper energy transfer mechanism (ETM) can be mounted along the primary passageway, and control lines 100 can provide communication between the upper ETM 214 and lower completion assembly equipment. A lower ETM can be mounted along the lateral passageway, with the upper ETM in communication with the lower ETM via the control lines. A tubing string can be extended through the primary passageway to access lower completion assembly equipment. The upper ETM can communicate with a tubing string ETM to receive/transmit control, data, and/or power signals from/to lower completion equipment in the lateral wellbores. |
| US11371320B2 |
Experimental method and system for simulating evolution of reservoir fracture stress field
An experimental method and system for simulating the evolution of reservoir fracture stress field, the experimental method comprises the following steps: (S1) preparing horizontal well fracturing model (100); (S2) applying boundary loads and constraints to the horizontal well fracturing model (100); (S3) injecting fracturing fluid or fracturing gas into a fracturing wellbore (130) of the horizontal well fracturing model (100) after loading for fracturing; in a fracturing stage, a photoelastic fringe image of the horizontal well fracturing model (100) is obtained by an optical phase shift method; the fracturing stage comprises an initial state before fracturing fluid or fracturing gas is injected and an end state after fracturing is completed. The experimental method and system can effectively simulate the whole process of horizontal well fracturing, and accurately obtain the variation law of reservoir stress field and its influence on crack propagation during horizontal well fracturing. |
| US11371314B2 |
Cement mixer and multiple purpose pumper (CMMP) for land rig
Embodiments disclosed provide a pump assembly including a first pump for delivering at least one fluid. The first pump may include a first inlet coupled to the first pump for delivering at least one first fluid to the first pump, a second inlet coupled to the first pump for delivering at least one second fluid to the first pump, a first discharge coupled to the first pump for delivering the at least one first fluid at a first pressure, and a second discharge coupled to the first pump for delivering the at least one second fluid at a second pressure. In some embodiments, the first discharge and the second discharge are isolated from each other. |
| US11371309B2 |
Blowout preventer with a threaded ram
An assembly for a blowout preventer includes a ram having a threaded opening. The assembly also includes a threaded shaft to engage the threaded opening and a motor to drive rotation of the threaded shaft. Rotation of the threaded shaft causes the ram to move axially along the threaded shaft. |
| US11371305B2 |
Setting tools and assemblies for setting a downhole isolation device such as a frac plug
A setting tool for setting frac plugs and the like can include a mandrel having a chamber for housing expandable gas and a gas port in fluid communication with the chamber; a firing head secured to the mandrel for igniting a power charge to generate pressurized gas within the chamber; a barrel piston housing the mandrel and connected to a sleeve for setting the frac plug; and an expansion region defined between the mandrel and the barrel piston and receiving the pressurized gas which exerts force to cause a stroke of the barrel piston over the mandrel as the expansion region expands axially. The setting tool can include various features, such as certain gas bleed systems, an enhanced shear screw assembly, a bleed port and plug assembly, a scribe line, a particular gas port configuration, a liquid escape conduit, no-shoulder barrel configuration, and/or a low-force design for frac plugs. |
| US11371303B2 |
Downhole tractor with bi-directional wheel assembly
A downhole tractor for operational use in well casing of a wellbore. The tractor comprising a tractor body, at least one actuator assembly, and at least one tractor wheel. The actuator assembly is actionable to shift the axis of rotation of the tractor wheel. The at least one tractor wheel includes at least one bifurcated tract having a leading and trailing edge for engaging the well casing. The at least one actuator assembly causes the at least one tractor wheel to switch from traversing a first vertical plane of the well casing to a second vertical plane of the well casing when actuated. |
| US11371302B2 |
Real time drilling fluid rheology modification to help manage and miniminze drill string vibrations
A method of managing bottom hole assembly vibrations while drilling a wellbore including obtaining data regarding drilling parameters related to one or more drilling operations, determining if the bottom hole assembly has vibration levels outside of the range of normal operation parameters, modifying the drilling mud formulation to alter at least one of its physical properties and rheological properties to keep or maintain the vibration levels of the bottom hole assembly within the range of normal operation parameters, and mitigating the vibrations. |
| US11371301B2 |
Lost circulation shape deployment
Methods and systems for sealing a lost circulation zone associated with a subterranean include determining geophysical data of the lost circulation zone. An available range of lost circulation shape data and an available range of lost circulation material data is provided. The geophysical data, the available range of lost circulation shape data, and the available range of lost circulation material data are part of a fixed data set. An initial lost circulation mix is determined from the fixed data set. An initial drill string downhole flow rate and an initial annulus uphole flow rate are determined and an initial loss volume is calculated. The initial lost circulation mix is delivered into the subterranean well. A revised drill string downhole flow rate and a revised annulus uphole flow rate are determined and a revised loss volume is calculated. |
| US11371298B2 |
Support device for rotation of high-capacity and compact drill pipe storage unit of seabed drilling rig in lying state
A support device for the rotation of a high-capacity and compact drill pipe storage unit of a seabed drilling rig in a lying state, including: a rack, a plurality of curved support frames, a plurality of lateral drill pipe stoppers and a plurality of annular fences. The curved support frames are provided parallelly and coaxially on a slideway of the rack. A separating plate is provided on each of the curved support frames. A curved support surface of each of the curved support frames is in contact with a circular edge surface of the corresponding separating plate. The annular fences are mounted on the rack. Each of the annular fences is provided with a first gap and a second gap. The first gap is provided corresponding to the lateral drill pipe stopper. The second gap is configured to allow the drill pipes enter and exit the drill pipe storage unit. |
| US11371295B2 |
Wellhead connector soft landing system and method
Systems and method for providing a soft landing of a wellhead connector onto a subsea wellhead are provided. One such system includes a wellhead connector configured to be coupled to a subsea wellhead, and a soft landing system disposed on a body of the wellhead connector. The soft landing system includes one or more cylinder assemblies coupled to the body of the wellhead connector, and one or more valve assemblies coupled to the body of the wellhead connector. Each cylinder assembly includes a barrel, a rod disposed within the barrel and extending in one direction from the barrel, and a pad attached to an extended end of the rod. The one or more valve assemblies are each fluidly coupled to the one or more cylinder assemblies. |
| US11371294B2 |
Releasable ratchet latch connector
A system including a releasable connector having a housing and a split ring, and a complementary mandrel that is attachable/detachable from the connector, is provided. The mandrel is designed to be received into the housing such that a portion of the mandrel extends out of the housing for connection to a tool. The split ring is disposed in an annular space between the housing and the mandrel when the mandrel is in the housing. The split ring includes at least one set of threads and a detent formed on a radially internal surface, and the mandrel includes complementary threads. The threads on the split ring fully engage the complementary threads on the mandrel when the mandrel is in a particular axial position within the housing. The detent prevents the split ring from collapsing into engagement with the threads on the mandrel until the mandrel is in a desired axial position. |
| US11371291B2 |
Side saddle slingshot continuous motion rig
A drilling rig includes a rig floor, first and second support structures, a mast, a lower drilling machine, a continuous drilling unit, an upper drilling machine, and an upper mast assembly. The rig floor includes a V-door defining a V-door axis extending perpendicularly from the side of the rig floor that includes the V-door. The first and second support structures define a traverse corridor having a traverse corridor axis, wherein the traverse corridor axis is perpendicular to the V-door axis. The drilling rig may be used for continuous drilling of a wellbore. |
| US11371289B2 |
Drive shaft assembly for downhole drilling and method for using same
A drive shaft assembly for use with downhole mud motors is capable of handling greater torque and thrust forces. The drive shaft assembly has an elongated central drive shaft, and at least one end housing optionally disposed at one or both ends of the central drive shaft. At least one end of the central drive shaft defines a rounded or partially-spherical outer end surface and a plurality of elongate protrusions or “keys” that extend radially outward from the exterior surface of the shaft. Each end housing has a concave interior surface defining a seat for receiving a rounded end surface of the central drive shaft, as well as a plurality of circumferentially spaced axial keyways adapted to receive and engage with the keys in mating relationship. The shaft and end assemblies cooperate to facilitate omnidirectional pivotal movement and the transfer of torque forces between the shaft and each of said end housings. |
| US11371288B2 |
Rotary steerable drilling push-the-point-the-bit
A hybrid Rotary Steerable System (RSS) includes both exterior steering pads as in a push-the-bit system and, internal shaft pistons as in a point-the-bit system. The steering pads and the shaft pistons may cooperate to permit the RSS to achieve tighter turning radii. The steering pads and the shaft pistons may be independently or collectively controllable by diverting a portion of drilling fluid flowing through the RSS. In some embodiments, the steering pads and shaft pistons may extend in opposite directions to steer the drill bit, and on other embodiments, the steering pads and shaft pistons may extend in the same direction. |
| US11371287B2 |
Fluid operated drilling device and a method for drilling a hole
A fluid operated drilling device for drilling a hole includes a hammer connected to a drill rod, and a rotation device to rotate the drill rod and the hammer. The hammer includes a tubular main body, a back head, a cylindrical piston housing, a reciprocating piston and a space between the piston. The piston housing is divided by an annular pressurizing portion into first and second space portions for elevating and striking the piston. First communication channels from a hollow portion of the piston into a second space between the piston and the main body discharge fluid between the piston and the main body. A method for drilling a hole using the fluid operated drilling device is also disclosed. |
| US11371285B2 |
Rolling door guide area heating method and system
A system for heating a door guide area includes: a first and second conduit for channeling a flow of heated air; a heater fluidly connected to the first conduit and configured to provide air to the first and second conduits; first and second openings providing fluid communication between the first and second conduits to allow the air to circulate through the first and second conduits; a heat transfer wall part of the second conduit, to transfer heat from the flow of heated air in the second direction to a space outside of the second conduit that is defined, in part, by the heat transfer wall; and two side supports connected to the heat transfer wall, the side supports located opposing each other and dimensioned and located along with the heat transfer wall to form three sides to encompass a portion of a roll-up door. |
| US11371282B2 |
Slat angle adjusting mechanism for window blind
A slat angle adjusting mechanism for a window blind includes a shell, a worm gear rotatably disposed in the shell, and a rotationally driving unit rotatably disposed in the shell and including combinable first and second rotationally driving shafts. The first rotationally driving shaft is located in the shell and has a worm portion engaged with the worm gear, a cone-shaped abutting portion and an embedding portion with non-circular cross-section, which are connected with the worm portion in order. A top end of the second rotationally driving shaft is located in the shell and has an axial hole with non-circular cross-section and two opposite fastening portions each formed at a terminal end thereof with a hooking claw. As a result, the first and second rotationally driving shafts are combinable by the consumer, preventing themselves and the slats from damage during packaging and transportation. |
| US11371278B2 |
Window for an above-ground pool
A window for an above-ground pool is provided. The window includes a window portion (200) and a retainer bracket (250). The window portion (200) includes a window pane (210) and a peripheral rim (220) around a perimeter of the window pane (210). The peripheral rim (220) defines grooves (230) between inner and outer flanges (245, 235) on opposite side of the peripheral rim (220). The retainer bracket (250) includes a peripheral rim junction (260), a peripheral plate (270) and a joint (265) connecting the peripheral rim junction (260) and the peripheral plate (270). |
| US11371275B2 |
Method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a motor vehicle
The disclosure provides a method for controlling a drive arrangement for a flap of a vehicle by a control arrangement, wherein in a measuring routine a measured movement value is measured by a movement measuring system. It is proposed that in an estimation routine an estimated movement value is estimated, in a movement routine the estimated movement value is determined via the estimation routine and the flap is adjusted according to a set movement value, in a correction routine the estimated movement value is determined from the estimation routine and an estimation error is determined and from the estimated movement value and according to a correction specification the set of model parameters is corrected based on the estimation error and supplied to the estimation routine and in the correction routine the correction of the set of model parameters is performed for a part section of the motorized movement cycle. |
| US11371274B2 |
Push-pull door/window
Disclosed is a sliding door or window. The sliding door or window includes a door/window frame, a swing fastening mechanism is disposed at a lower end of a side of the door/window frame, and a locking structure is mounted on an upper end of the side of the door/window frame. The swing fastening mechanism and the locking structure are each provided with a snakelike groove inside which a shaft operative to slide along a groove orientation is arranged. A handle disposed on the door/window frame is operative to drive the shaft to slide in the snakelike groove, thereby forcing the swing fastening mechanism or/and the locking structure to swing. |
| US11371269B2 |
Activation device for at least two spatially separated motor vehicle closure units
An activation device for at least two spatially separated motor vehicle closure units, for example for a tailgate latch on the one hand and a fuel filler door latch on the other hand. The activation device possesses a linear drive with a linear actuator. Dependent on its activation direction, the linear drive impinges either the first motor vehicle closure unit or the other second motor vehicle closure unit. According to the invention, dependent on its actuating direction, the linear actuator impinges at least a pivotable activation lever to interact with either the first motor vehicle closure unit or the other second motor vehicle closure unit. |
| US11371268B2 |
Motor vehicle lock
The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle lock with a lock mechanism and with a lock housing to receive the lock mechanism, wherein the lock mechanism comprises at least one activating lever which can swivel about a geometrical lever axis, wherein a bearing sleeve element is provided, on which the activating lever is radially mounted, wherein the activating lever is mounted on the bearing sleeve element axially at both sides and for this it is coupled to the bearing sleeve element by a bayonet fitting and in the process of installing the motor vehicle lock the activating lever and the bearing sleeve element can be premounted to form a separate unit by creating the bayonet fitting. |
| US11371267B2 |
Motor vehicle lock with rotary latch support
A motor vehicle lock including a rotary latch and a pawl for latching the rotary latch in a latching position, in particular main latching position, and also a lock plate with a screw-on point for attaching the motor vehicle lock to a vehicle door or vehicle flap, wherein the rotary latch comprises a support which is provided in such a manner that, in the latching position, in particular main latching position, the rotary latch can be supported on the screw-on point via the support in the event of an overload. Opening of a vehicle door or flap can thus be avoided even in the event of a crash. |
| US11371266B2 |
Chain lock
A chain lock includes a top part pivotably connected to a bottom part. An engaging member is located in the bottom part. A lock cylinder, a rotary member and a rod are connected to each other. A torsion spring is biased between the lock cylinder and the rotary member. The torsion spring, the lock cylinder, the rotary member and the rod are located in a movable member to which a compression spring is mounted. Both of the movable member and the compression spring are received in the top part. A chain is secured in a first radial slot of the top part by the movable member, and the other end is inserted in the second radial slot of the bottom part. The chain lock is locked without using the key, and the key is required to unlock the chain lock. |
| US11371265B2 |
Hybrid drawer handle and release mechanism
A drawer release mechanism has a handle having ends, a cylindrical portion and a flange. A pair of end cap interfaces are engaged to the ends of the handle. The end cap interfaces have rotational shafts, cylindrical receiving portions, receiving slots, and flange slots. A pair of end caps are exterior to the end cap interfaces, the end caps have flange recesses, rotation surfaces, shaft openings, and cam receiving areas, where the rotational shafts are disposed through the shaft openings, the receiving portions are adjacent to the rotation surfaces, and the flange slots are disposed in the flange recesses. The end caps are attached to a drawer. A cam is engaged to each of the rotational shafts. Each cam includes a shaft receiver, an actuator support and a cam actuator. The cams engage levers to release a drawer from a cabinet upon actuation of the handle. |
| US11371264B2 |
Fence gate limiting mechanism, fence gate assembly and fence gate limiting method
The invention belongs to the technical field of protective articles for infants and young children, and particularly relates to a fence gate limiting mechanism, a fence gate assembly and a fence gate limiting method which can be suitable for protective devices such as fence gates. In the invention, the traditional dual-operation unlocking is transformed into two-stage unlocking, which eliminates the occurrence of unauthorized opening of the gate assembly by infants and young children. The invention also provides a novel connection mechanism with desirable structural strength and connection strength, which reduces the labor intensity and improves the assembly efficiency in production, assembly and maintenance. |
| US11371263B2 |
Latch arrangement having a stop latch
A latch arrangement for fastening a panel of a door or a window to a frame element, the panel including a depression is provided. The latch arrangement includes a locking element pivotally mounted on the frame element and displaceable between a locked position in which the locking element is engaged with the depression of the panel locking thereby the panel to the frame element, and an unlocked position in which the locking element is disengaged from the depression of the panel unlocking thereby the panel from the frame element, a stop latch selectively deployable to secure the locking element in the locked position, precluding thereby displacement of the locking element to the unlocked position; and an actuating mechanism configured to selectively pivot the locking element away from the depression to the unlocked position. |
| US11371262B2 |
Method and apparatus for deadbolt position sensing
The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn. |
| US11371261B2 |
Solenoid actuated locking system
A locking system and a method for using the same are provided. The locking system including a solenoid actuated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism having an armature coupled to a first end of a bell crank and a locking pin coupled to a second end of the bell crank. The activation of the solenoid linearly drives the armature in a first direction along a first axis and the locking pin in a first direction along a second axis where the first axis is generally perpendicular to the second axis. |
| US11371257B1 |
Fence lift system and method of use
A fence lift system and method of use comprises a plurality of post members; a plurality of panel members and a plurality of lift members. The post members are laterally spaced, and the panel members are secured between the post members. Each lift member is secured to a post member and attached to a panel member and configured to raise and lower the panel member. |
| US11371252B2 |
Systems and methods of concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter
Systems and methods for a concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter are provided. A concrete apparatus is formed by placing a reinforcement system in a mold. The reinforcement system comprises a lifter. Concrete is poured into the mold such that the lifter protrudes from the poured concrete. After the concrete has hardened and the mold is removed, the lifter is used to carry and position the concrete apparatus. After the concrete apparatus is positioned, the lifter is removed at the circumference of the concrete apparatus leaving no holes, thereby eliminating water leakage due to lifting methods. |
| US11371250B2 |
Support plate for installing tile
A support for installing facing materials such as ceramic tiles on a substrate, such as, floors, walls and ceilings. The support plate has a plurality of spaced apart raised portions and recesses in the plate material, and a plurality of openings extending through the top surface and bottom surface of the plate material. The openings exposing a mat layer attached to the bottom of the support plate. Support plates of the invention are used for tile installations between a substrate and tile. Thin-set mortar that is used to secure the tile to the support plate flows into the recesses and into the openings forming a continuous bond between the mortar, openings and mat layer to provide a strong bond between the support plate, mortar and the tiles. |
| US11371249B2 |
Floor panel
A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer. |
| US11371247B2 |
Panels, mounting clamps and wall or ceiling covering for a 3-dimensional pattern of wall- and ceiling panels
A rectangular or square wall- or ceiling panel is provided, comprising a first profile a first profile on two opposing edges, whereby each such first profile consists of a panel groove, an inner leg on an installation side of a panel and an outer leg on an visible side of a panel, both inner leg and an outer leg confining said panel groove, wherein both said outer legs are longer than said inner legs. A further second profile may be provided on at least one of the other two opposing edges of the panel, said at least one second profile consisting of a recess on the installation side of the panel. The visible side may be a decorative side. |
| US11371246B2 |
Automatic downspout assembly
An automatic downspout assembly includes an intake pipe that is fluidly coupled to a downspout of a gutter on a building to receive precipitation from the downspout. A spout is rotatably coupled to and extends laterally away from the intake pipe and the spout is in fluid communication with the intake pipe to receive the precipitation. A stand is positionable beneath the intake pipe when the intake pipe is fluidly coupled to the downspout to support the intake pipe above a support surface. A tipping pipe is fluidly coupled to the spout to receive precipitation from the spout. The tipping pipe is biased into a home position and the tipping pipe can be urged into a tipped position when the tipping pipe fills with precipitation. In this way the tipping pipe directs the precipitation onto ground. |
| US11371243B2 |
Building panel
A panel is disclosed for use in construction. The panel comprises opposing surfaces that extend between first and second opposite ends. The panel also comprises a plurality of parallel (e.g. sawtooth) ridges. The ridges are provided on at least one of the opposing surfaces. The ridges extend along and adjacent to a first of the opposite ends of the panel for at least a part length thereof. The ridges are arranged to engage with and move past corresponding ridges of an adjacent panel when the panels move relative to each other in opposite directions. The ridges are further arranged so as to interfere with the ridges of the adjacent panel to resist relative movement in a reverse of the opposite direction. |
| US11371234B2 |
Circular parallel plate grit remover
A grit removal unit including a cylindrical grit removal chamber above a grit storage chamber, with an opening to the grit storage chamber through the grit removal chamber bottom. At least one layer plate is an inverted truncated cone around the center axis which is spaced from the grit removal chamber vertical wall to allow fluid flow therebetween. Concentric inverted truncated cone lamella plates are supported in the grit removal chamber above the layered plates, with the lamella plates radially spaced from one another relative to the center axis. An influent opening in the grit removal chamber vertical wall below the layered plates allows fluid and grit into the grit removal chamber, and an effluent opening in the grit removal chamber vertical wall above the lamella plates allows fluid to exit the grit removal chamber. |
| US11371232B1 |
Modular toilet flange
The modular toilet flange may be a fitting that mounts a toilet to a floor and directs effluent from the toilet to an outflow pipe. The modular toilet flange may comprise a flange body and an inner ring. The flange body may couple to the floor and to the outflow pipe. The inner ring may be a circular depression in the flange body surrounding an open center of the flange body. A pair of bolts extending downward through the toilet may couple to the inner ring by engaging the inner ring. During installation, the toilet may be operable to rotate above the flange body to any angle and still engage the inner ring, thus eliminating a need for a specific alignment of the toilet with mounting bolts extending upwards from a flange. |
| US11371228B2 |
Flushing assembly, water supply assembly, lower position water suction assembly, water tank, check valve for use in a toilet, and method, device, and storage medium for controlling toilet water consumption
The present disclosure provides a water supply assembly of a toilet comprising a water input pipe, a water tank, a water suction pump and a water output pipe; wherein the water input pipe is connected to the water tank; clean water enters the water tank through the water input pipe; the water tank is connected to the water suction pump connected to the water output pipe; the water suction pump pumps the clean water inside the water tank into the water output pipe; the water tank comprises a main water tank portion, an auxiliary water tank portion, and a water equalizing pipe connecting between and through the main water tank and the auxiliary water tank. The present disclosure provides a flushing assembly, a water suction assembly, and a check valve for use in the toilet. The present disclosure provides a method, device, and storage for controlling toilet water consumption. |
| US11371216B2 |
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a first hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic oil to a first hydraulic motor so as to drive a first travel device forward when hydraulic pressure applied to a first port is higher than hydraulic pressure applied to a second port, and a second hydraulic pump to drive a second travel device forward when hydraulic pressure applied to a third port is higher than hydraulic pressure applied to a fourth port. A first pilot oil passage, a second pilot oil passage, a third pilot oil passage, and a fourth pilot oil passage connect the operation device to first, second, third, and fourth ports, respectively. A first bypass oil passage connects the first pilot oil passage and the fourth pilot oil passage. A second bypass oil passage connects the second pilot oil passage and the third pilot oil passage. A first throttle is provided in the first bypass oil passage. A second throttle is provided in the second bypass oil passage. |
| US11371209B2 |
Work vehicle with switchable propulsion control system
A propulsion control system includes a travel motor configured to be actuated to drive the track assembly in the forward and reverse travel directions; a propulsion control device actuated in first and second input directions; and a propulsion switching mechanism. In a first propulsion direction mode, when the control device is actuated in the first input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the forward travel direction, and when the control device is actuated in the second input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the reverse travel direction. In a second propulsion direction mode, when the control device is actuated in the first input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the reverse travel direction, and when the control device is actuated in the second input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the forward travel direction. |
| US11371204B2 |
Ring-shaped cofferdam and temporary pit excavation structure using tapered square pipe, and construction method thereof
A ring-shaped cofferdam and temporary pit excavation structure using tapered square pipes includes a plurality of tapered square pipes a trapezoidal cross-section, in which the plurality of tapered square pipes each have a coupling protrusion or a coupling groove formed in a longitudinal direction on a first side, the plurality of tapered square pipes each have a coupling protrusion or a coupling groove formed in the longitudinal direction on a second side, the plurality of tapered square pipes are assembled by coupling the coupling protrusions and the coupling grooves, a long side of two parallel sides of the trapezoid is disposed outside, and a short side is disposed inside. |
| US11371203B2 |
Devices for controlling erosion and storm water runoff
A storm water runoff and erosion control device includes a rigid frame covered by a layer of mesh material. The frame defines an interior space that is filled with filtration material. The device may be configured as a wattle having an elongated frame with a triangular cross-section. The wattle may be extended along the contour of a hill to reduce erosion, or it may be placed at the entrance to a drainage inlet to slow the velocity of, and filter sediment and contaminants from, water entering the inlet. Alternatively, the device may be a compact filter that is a cube, cylinder, sphere, or other suitable geometry. A plurality of these compact filters may be placed in the basin of a storm water drain, and piled sufficiently high to cover the outlet from the basin. Thus, all the water in the basin must pass through the compact filters before exiting. |
| US11371198B2 |
Spacer piece for a guard rail system
The present invention provides a spacer piece for securing a guardrail beam to a support post in a guardrail system, the spacer piece including a breakable portion configured to break preferentially during an impact, and release the beam from the support post. |
| US11371193B2 |
Method for manufacturing a road pavement comprising a heat exchanger device
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a road pavement comprising pipes of a device for a heat exchanger, comprising the following steps: a) digging a course to create grooves extending in a same direction and strips connecting the grooves, then b) laying the pipe having a crushing strength higher than 2 000N per linear metre of pipe at 100° C. into the grooves created in step a); and then c) filling the empty space left free by the pipe in the grooves with an asphalt mix having a working temperature lower than 160° C., based on: a hydrocarbon binder, at least 90% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the asphalt mix, of an aggregate fraction the elements of which have dimensions less than 10 mm, and comprising from 30% to 60% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the aggregate fraction, of sand, d) applying a surface course for a road pavement. |
| US11371188B2 |
Method of producing a fibrous product and a fibrous product
The present invention relates to multi-layer fiber products and a method of manufacturing these kinds of products. The present product comprises a first layer consists mainly of natural fibers and a second, heat-sealing layer located on top of the first layer. The heat-sealing layer consists mainly of synthetic thermoplastic fibers or particles. According to the present method, the heat-sealing layer is brought onto the first layer already during the web forming process, the first and the second layers being formed and joined together in a foam forming process. With the present invention, it is possible to decrease the amount of plastic materials in packaging materials having heat-sealing properties. |
| US11371184B2 |
Method for recycling baled waste material
A method to facilitate recycling waste material, including waste paper and organic material, comprises the steps of receiving a plurality of plastic-wrapped compressed bales of the waste material at a waste material recycling location from a remote baling location, thereafter introducing the plurality of plastic-wrapped compressed bales into a re-pulping device at the waste material recycling location to form a treated waste material including substantially re-pulped waste paper, and thereafter discharging the treated waste material from the re-pulping device. |
| US11371180B2 |
Laundry treating appliance having a spray arm assembly
A laundry treating appliance includes a chassis defining an interior. A rotatable treating chamber is located within the interior and has an access opening. A cover is movably mounted to the chassis for selective movement between opened and closed positions to open and close the access opening. The laundry treating appliance further comprises a spray arm assembly having a spray head. |
| US11371176B2 |
Laundry treating apparatus
A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a water tub provided inside the cabinet, and a detergent box to supply detergent to the water tub. The detergent box includes a housing connected to communicate with the water tub, a drawer having a plurality of detergent storage spaces and received in the housing to be drawn out, and a distribution unit to distributively supply wash water into the plurality of detergent storage spaces. The housing may include a through portion communicating with the water tub, a horizontal partition protruding above the through portion and disposed in a left and right direction, and a wash water guide unit to guide the wash water so that a plurality of wash water movement paths is defined at a front region of the horizontal partition. Accordingly, detergent residue at an inner front region of the housing can be suppressed. |
| US11371172B2 |
Tubular woven fabric
A tubular woven fabric is useful as a transport hose for a fluid or a powder, as a protective hose for linear bodies such as wires, cables and conduits, as a tubular filter, or as a base material of a vascular prosthesis. The tubular woven fabric includes warp yarns and weft yarns interwoven with each other, the tubular woven fabric having an outer diameter with a variation of within 10% along the warp direction and satisfying the formula: (L2−L1)/L1≤0.1. |
| US11371171B2 |
Production method for separated fiber bundle, separated fiber bundle, fiber-reinforced resin molding material using separated fiber bundle, and production method for fiber-reinforced resin molding material using separated fiber bundle
A production method for a separated fiber bundle includes at least: [A] a partial separation step for obtaining a partially separated fiber bundle in which separation-processed parts, each separated into a plurality of bundles, and not-separation-processed parts are alternately formed along the lengthwise direction of a fiber bundle comprising a plurality of single fibers; and [B] a cutting step for cutting the not-separation-processed parts of the partially separated fiber bundle formed in the step [A] along the lengthwise direction of the fiber bundle. A separated fiber bundle produced by the method, a fiber-reinforced resin molding material that uses the separated fiber bundle, and a production method for the fiber-reinforced resin molding material. |
| US11371163B2 |
Stabilized, high-doped silicon carbide
Stabilized, high-doped silicon carbide is described. A silicon carbide crystal is grown on a substrate using chemical vapor deposition so that the silicon carbide crystal includes a dopant and the strain compensating component. The strain compensating component can be an isoelectronic element and/or an element with the same majority carrier type as the dopant. The silicon carbide crystal can then be cut into silicon carbide wafers. In some embodiments, the dopant is n-type and the strain compensating component is selected from a group comprising germanium, tin, arsenic, phosphorus, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the strain compensating component comprises germanium and the dopant is nitrogen. |
| US11371162B2 |
System and method for generating synthetic diamonds via atmospheric carbon capture
One variation of a method includes: ingesting an air sample captured during an air capture period at a target location for collection of a first mixture including carbon dioxide and a first concentration of impurities; conveying the first mixture through a liquefaction unit to generate a second mixture including carbon dioxide and a second concentration of impurities less than the first concentration of impurities; in a methanation reactor, mixing the second mixture with hydrogen to generate a first hydrocarbon mixture comprising a third concentration of impurities comprising nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen; conveying the first hydrocarbon mixture through a separation unit configured to remove impurities from the first hydrocarbon mixture to generate a second hydrocarbon a fourth concentration of impurities less than the third concentration of impurities; and depositing the second hydrocarbon mixture in a diamond reactor containing a set of diamond seeds to generate a first set of diamonds. |
| US11371159B2 |
Methods of reducing or eliminating deposits after electrochemical plating in an electroplating processor
Methods and apparatus for reducing the formation of insoluble deposits in semiconductor electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof during electrochemical plating, including: removing electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof from an electroplating solution, wherein residual electroplating solution is disposed atop the electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof, and wherein the residual electroplating solution has a first pH; contacting the residual electroplating solution with a rinse agent having a second pH similar to the first pH to form a rinsate; and removing the rinsate from the electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof. |
| US11371154B2 |
Methods and systems for electrochemical additive manufacturing
Methods and systems for producing a three-dimensional structure using electrochemical additive manufacturing are described herein. The methods can comprise injecting a growth control solution into an electrolyte comprising a metal salt to form a growth control region and applying an electric potential to a working electrode to thereby form a layer of metal at a location defined by the growth control region. The injecting and applying steps of the methods can be repeated for form the three-dimensional structure on a layer-by-layer basis. |
| US11371149B2 |
Nickel-based coating composition for improving damping shock absorbing performance of cylinder head of diesel engine, method for producing the same and use thereof
Provided is a nickel-based composite coating, method for producing the same and use thereof. A powder mixture is coated on the surface of a substrate to obtain a nickel-based composite coating, wherein the powder mixture comprises nickel-chromium-boron-silicon powders and barium titanate powders. The barium titanate powders are added to the nickel-based powders as a second phase to form BaTiO3—NiCrBSi metal-based ceramic composite coating. The nickel-based barium titanate composite coating has an excellent damping shock absorbing performance and gives the substrate strength as well. Comparing with the conventional coating materials, the coating obtained by the present disclosure through plasma cladding technique not only bonds with the substrate in a metallurgic way, but also has a small heat affected zone, specifically, an excellent damping shock absorbing performance. In embodiments of the present disclosure, vibration and noise generated by the cylinder head is reduced 20% by using the shock absorbing cladding coating. |
| US11371142B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus having exhaust gas decomposer, and exhaust gas processing method therefor
Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas. The substrate processing apparatus and the method of processing an exhaust gas according to the present invention, an exhaust gas decomposition module may decompose a source gas exhausted from a process chamber to decompose a ligand of the source gas. Also, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may be put in a stabilized state by reacting with separately supplied O2, N2O, or O3, and then, may be changed to a mixed gas including a reactant gas mixed therewith. Subsequently, the mixed gas may flow into the exhaust pump and may be emitted. Alternatively, the ligand and the source gas may be mixed with the reactant gas and may be emitted. Therefore, the ligand and the source gas of which the ligand has been decomposed may not react with the reactant gas or heat which occurs in the exhaust pump, and thus, the ligand-decomposed source gas and the ligand flowing into the exhaust pump are not deposited on an inner surface of the exhaust pump. Also, the ligand-decomposed source gas and ligands piled in the exhaust pump are not exploded. |
| US11371141B2 |
Plasma process apparatus with low particle contamination and method of operating the same
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a plasma process apparatus with low particle contamination and a method of operating the same, wherein the plasma process apparatus comprises a chamber body and a liner, wherein a dielectric window is provided above the liner; the chamber body, the liner, and the dielectric window enclose a reaction space; a base for placing a wafer is provided at a bottom portion inside the reaction space; a vacuum pump device for pumping a gas out of the reaction space and maintaining a low pressure therein is provided below the base; a shutter for shuttering between an opening on a chamber body sidewall and an opening on a liner sidewall is provided inside the chamber body, for blocking contamination particles in the gas from flowing from a transfer module to the reaction space; a groove is provided at a lower portion of the liner, wherein a flowing space enclosed by a liner outer wall below the shutter and a chamber body inner wall is in communication with an inner space of the liner via the groove to form a gas flow path, such that the contamination particles entering the flowing space are pumped away by the vacuum pump device via the gas flow path. The present disclosure may not only keep the current wafer free from being contaminated, but also may reduce contamination for a next wafer transfer; besides, it enables introduction of clean air to make the contamination particles carried out of the reaction space with a more significant effect and a higher efficiency. |
| US11371140B2 |
Method for producing GaN crystal
A method for producing a GaN crystal that includes: (i) a seed crystal preparation step of preparing a GaN seed crystal having one or more facets selected from a {10-10} facet and a {10-1-1} facet; and (ii) a growth step of growing GaN from vapor phase on a surface comprising the one or more facets of the GaN seed crystal using GaCl3 and NH3 as raw materials. |
| US11371134B2 |
Nanowire grid polarizer on a curved surface and methods of making and using
An array of nanowires with a period smaller than 150 nm on the surface of curved transparent substrate can be used for applications such as optical polarizers. A curved hard nanomask can be used to manufacture such structures. This nanomask includes a substantially periodic array of substantially parallel elongated elements having a wavelike cross-section. The fabrication method of the nanomask uses ion beams. |
| US11371132B2 |
Nitrided part
The present invention has as its technical problem the provision of a part excellent in contact fatigue strength or wear resistance in addition to the rotating bending fatigue strength. In the present invention, the contents of the constituents of the steel, in particular C, Mn, Cr, V, and Mo, are adjusted in accordance with the targeted properties and nitrided parts are prepared while controlling the nitriding potential. |
| US11371131B2 |
Powder for film formation and material for film formation
The present invention relates a coating powder comprising a rare earth oxyfluoride (Ln-O—F) and having: an average particle size (D50) of 0.1 to 10 μm, a pore volume of pores having a diameter of 10 μm or smaller of 0.1 to 0.5 cm3/g as measured by mercury intrusion porosimetry, and a ratio of the maximum peak intensity (S0) assigned to a rare earth oxide (LnxOy) in the 2θ angle range of from 20° to 40° to the maximum peak intensity (S1) assigned to the rare earth oxyfluoride (Ln-O—F) in the same range, S0/S1, of 1.0 or smaller in powder X-ray diffractometry using Cu-Kα rays or Cu-Kα1 rays. |
| US11371128B2 |
Coated metal band having an improved appearance
A hot-dip-coated, non-skin-passed, cold-rolled metal strip is provided. The metal coating of the metal strip includes a waviness Wa0.8 of less than or equal to 0.70 μm, 0.2 to 8% by weight of aluminum and magnesium, and up to 0.3% by weight of additional elements, the balance being zinc and inevitable impurities. Metal parts are also provided. |
| US11371127B2 |
Nickel-containing steel for low temperature
A nickel-containing steel for low temperature according to an aspect of the present invention has a chemical composition within a predetermined range, in which a metallographic structure of a thickness middle portion contains 2.0 vol % to 20.0 vol % of an austenite phase, an average grain size of prior austenite grains is 3.0 μm to 15.0 μm, an average aspect ratio of the prior austenite grains is 1.0 to 2.4, a plate thickness is 4.5 mm to 30 mm, the chemical composition and the average grain size of the prior austenite grains are further limited depending on the plate thickness, a yield stress at room temperature is 460 MPa to 710 MPa, and a tensile strength at the room temperature is 560 MPa to 810 MPa. |
| US11371123B2 |
Low thermal expansion alloy
Provided is a low thermal expansion alloy wherein martensitic transformation does not occur even at −120° C. This low thermal expansion alloy contains, in mass %, 1.50-5.00% of Co, while containing Ni in such an amount that if [Ni] (mass %) is the content of Ni and [Co] (mass %) is the content of Co, [Co]≥−4×[Ni]+136 and [Co]≤−4×[Ni]+139 are satisfied, with the balance being made up of Fe and unavoidable impurities. This low thermal expansion alloy has an average thermal expansion coefficient of 0.5×10−6/° C. or less for the range of 0-30° C., while having a martensitic transformation temperature of −120° C. or less. |
| US11371118B2 |
Matrices containing lithium aluminates
Provided is a particulate composition comprising a collection of resin beads and LiX.2Al(OH)3.nH2O, wherein n is 0 to 10, wherein X is a halogen, wherein the resin beads contain polymer having 0.5 to 3 equivalents of amine pendant groups per liter of the particulate composition, wherein the resin beads have average pore diameter of 5 to 100 nm, wherein the collection of resin beads has harmonic mean particle diameter of 200-1000 micrometers; wherein the collection of resin beads has surface area of 20 to 150 m2/g; and wherein aluminum is present in an amount of 14.5% percent or higher, by weight of aluminum atoms based on the total weight of the particulate composition. Also provided is a method of removing lithium from brine using such a composition. |
| US11371114B2 |
Method of relieving stress from face plate welds of a golf club head
The present disclosure relates to methods for forming a golf club head assembly comprising a golf club head body and a high strength faceplate. The high strength faceplate can be heat treated. After welding the faceplate to the club head body, vibrational waves can be used to relive stress in the weld heat affected zones of the golf club body and faceplate. |
| US11371113B2 |
Hot-rolled flat steel product and method for the production thereof
A hot-rolled flat steel product including (in wt %) C: 0.1-0.3%, Mn: 1.5-3.0%, Si: 0.5-1.8%, Al: ≤1.5%, P: ≤0.1%, S: ≤0.03%, N: ≤0.008%, optionally one or more of Cr: 0.1-0.3%, Mo: 0.05-0.25%, Ni: 0.05-2.0%, Nb: 0.01-0.06%, Ti: 0.02-0.07%, V: 0.1-0.3%, and B: 0.0008-0.0020%, the balance being iron and unavoidable impurities. This flat steel product possesses a tensile strength of 800-1500 MPa, a yield strength of >700 MPa, an elongation at break of 7-25%, and a hole expansion of more than 20%. The structure is at least 85 area % martensite, of which at least half is tempered martensite, with the remainder being ≤15 vol % residual austenite, ≤15 area % bainite, ≤15 area % polygonal ferrite, ≤5 area % cementite and/or ≤5 area % nonpolygonal ferrite, and has a kernel average misorientation of at least 1.50°. Also, a method for producing the flat steel product, wherein the microstructure of the flat steel product is set by the heat treatment. |
| US11371107B2 |
Method for cooling a metallic item and cooling bar
The invention relates to a method for cooling a metallic item (1) by discharging a cooling medium from a cooling bar (2) onto the item (1), wherein the cooling medium is discharged through a slot (3) in the cooling bar (2). According to the invention, in order to achieve improved cooling, during the cooling process the width (B) of the slot (3) in the conveying direction (F) of the item (1) or of the cooling bar (2) is altered in order to bring the cooling power of the cooling medium to a desired or predefined level by open-loop or closed-loop control. In addition, the invention relates to a cooling bar. |
| US11371106B2 |
Heating method and heating apparatus for center pillar for vehicle
A heating method capable of changing thermal hysteresis for each part of the center pillar for the vehicle is provided. A heating method includes heating, when the center pillar for the vehicle is annealed, the center pillar by induction heating so that: a strength of a part of the first part other than the flange part becomes higher than that of the flange part of the first part, and the strength of the flange part of the first part becomes higher than that of the second part; and toughness of the second part becomes higher than that of the flange part of the first part, and the toughness of the flange part of the first part becomes higher than that of the part of the first part other than the flange part. |
| US11371100B2 |
Detecting mutations and ploidy in chromosomal segments
The invention provides methods, systems, and computer readable medium for detecting ploidy of chromosome segments or entire chromosomes, for detecting single nucleotide variants and for detecting both ploidy of chromosome segments and single nucleotide variants. In some aspects, the invention provides methods, systems, and computer readable medium for detecting cancer or a chromosomal abnormality in a gestating fetus. |
| US11371098B2 |
Methods for diagnosing and evaluating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
The invention relates to a method for the diagnosis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), for determining the activity, the stage, or the severity of NASH or for classifying a subject as a potential receiver or non receiver of a treatment of NASH using circulating miRNAs and other blood circulating markers of liver damage, e.g. alpha 2 macroglobulin, HbA1c, N-terminal pro-peptide of collagen type III, miR-34 and miR-200. It also relates to a kit for implementing the method of the invention, and the compounds for use in a method for the treatment of NASH, wherein the subject to be treated is identified, evaluated or classified according to the method of the invention. |
| US11371097B2 |
Articles for diagnosis of liver fibrosis
Disclosed are methods and articles (e.g., gene arrays or antibodies) for determining the progression or regression of liver fibrosis, for the diagnosis of liver disease, and for screening compounds for hepatotoxicity and efficacy against liver fibrosis. Related therapeutic methods also are disclosed. |
| US11371096B2 |
Blood biomarkers for appendicitis and diagnostics methods using biomarkers
The invention relates to methods and kits for diagnosing and/or treating appendicitis in a subject, comprising performing one or more assays configured to detect one or more biomarkers on a body fluid sample obtained from the subject to provide one or more assay result(s) and correlating the assay result(s) to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of appendicitis in the subject or likelihood of the future outcome to the subject. |
| US11371095B2 |
High-throughput method for characterizing the genome-wide activity of editing nucleases in vitro (Change-Seq)
The invention relates to a high-throughput method for characterizing the genome-wide activity of editing nucleases in vitro. |
| US11371094B2 |
Systems and methods for nucleic acid processing using degenerate nucleotides
Provided herein are compositions, systems and methods for tagging molecular events, reactions, species, etc., but without the need for complex, highly diverse libraries of tagging molecules. Provided are tagging moieties that can have a smaller number, a few, or even a single original “tagging” structure that may be transformed or transformable, in situ, into a collection of larger numbers of unique tagging or “barcode” moieties. |
| US11371093B2 |
Biological analysis systems, devices, and methods
A device for performing biological sample reactions may include a plurality of flow cells configured to be mounted to a common microscope translation stage, wherein each flow cell is configured to receive at least one sample holder containing biological sample. Each flow cell also may be configured to be selectively placed in an open position for positioning the at least one sample holder into the flow cell and a closed position for reacting biological sample contained in the at least one sample holder. The plurality of flow cells may be configured to be selectively placed in the open position and the closed position independently of each other. |
| US11371081B2 |
Portable, low-cost pathogen detection and strain identification platform
Methods for detecting the presence of a pathogen infection are described. In particular, this document provides a method of detecting target nucleic acids, such as pathogen-specific RNA, in a biological sample obtained from a subject, where the method comprises using one or more toehold switch sensors and an isothermal amplification step to detect the target nucleic acid. Methods specific for detecting and identify the presence of a virus such as Zika virus are also provided. |
| US11371079B2 |
Fluorescence-based computation system
Time-resolved nucleic acids include a long-lifetime FRET donor with an emission lifetime of at least one millisecond (such as a terbium complex), configured as a donor in a first FRET process, and at least one fluorescent dye with an emission lifetime of less than 100 nanoseconds configured as an acceptor in the FRET process. They can be configured as photonic wires, hybridization probes or beacons, and/or systems for computing logical operations. |
| US11371078B2 |
Coumarin compounds and their uses as fluorescent labels
The present application relates to new coumarin compounds and their uses as fluorescent labels. The compounds may be used as fluorescent labels for nucleotides in nucleic acid sequencing applications. |
| US11371077B2 |
High throughput cell-based screening for aptamers
The invention provides eukaryotic cell-based screening methods to identify an aptamer that specifically binds a ligand, or a ligand that specifically binds an aptamer, using a polynucleotide cassette for the regulation of the expression of a reporter gene where the polynucleotide cassette contains a riboswitch in the context of a 5′ intron-alternative exon-3′ intron. The riboswitch comprises an effector region and an aptamer such that when the aptamer binds a ligand, reporter gene expression occurs. |
| US11371076B2 |
Polymerase chain reaction normalization through primer titration
Disclosed herein include systems, methods, compositions, and kits for PCR normalization. In some embodiments, after barcoding copies of a higher abundance target (e.g., a cDNA species), the barcoded copies are amplified using a pair of forward primers comprising one or more mismatches and a reverse primer. The amplified copies can be further linearly amplified using a forward primer comprising the sequence of one of the pair of forward primers, and a reverse primer. |
| US11371075B2 |
Fully integrated hand-held device to detect specific nucleic acid sequences
A fully integrated and disposable point-of-care device for detecting a target nucleic acid is provided. The device comprises: an extraction chamber adapted to receive a biological sample, wherein said extraction chamber comprises means to extract and lyse the sample to release nucleic acid; a first amplification chamber in communication with the extraction chamber, wherein said amplification chamber comprises means to trigger nucleic acid amplification of a target nucleic acid sequence to occur; and a detection chamber in communication with the amplification chamber, wherein said detection chamber comprises means to detectably label the target nucleic acid and means to detect a signal associated with labeled target nucleic acid, or a single chamber for amplification, detection and identification of multiple nucleic acid sequences. |
| US11371072B2 |
Method and apparatus for identification of bacteria
An automated system for identifying in a biological sample microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). The system provided an automated platform for preparing, from a single biological sample, inoculates for both ID and AST. The system loads a plate for ID testing as samples are being prepared for AST testing. The system tracks the sample and the inoculates from the samples to link the test results to the sample and the patients from whom the sample was obtained. |
| US11371071B2 |
Cell culturing structure including growth medium and non-growth medium
A structure for culturing cells includes growth medium regions on a surface of the structure. Each of the growth medium regions includes a growth medium surface configured to receive and promote growth in a cell that is being cultured. The structure includes a non-growth medium. The non-growth medium includes a non-growth medium surface configured to receive the cell that is being cultured. |
| US11371070B2 |
Antioxidant protein hydrolysates and peptides from cereal grain crops
Described herein are antioxidant peptides and methods of producing the same. The antioxidant peptides are produced from cereal grain protein sources, which provide a number of advantages over more expensive antioxidant sources and synthetically-produced antioxidants. The antioxidant peptides are produced by reacting the cereal grain material with an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing proteins within the material, thereby forming hydrolysate peptides. The hydrolysate peptides are then selectively recovered to form an antioxidant peptide product. The antioxidant peptide product is useful in a number of applications, particularly as an ingredient in a food product to provide antioxidant properties to the food product. |
| US11371066B2 |
Generation of acyl alcohols
Methods, compositions, and cells for generating acyl alcohols. Compositions comprising acyl alcohols. Methods of cleaving acyl amino acids and/or acyl alcohols to generate free fatty acids, free amino acids, and/or free alcohols. |
| US11371065B2 |
Genetically engineered strain
The present disclosure discloses a genetically engineered strain, belonging to the technical field of bioengineering. L-amino acid oxidase genes, α-keto acid decarboxylase genes, alcohol dehydrogenase genes, and enzyme genes capable of reducing NAD(P) to NAD(P)H are introduced into the genetically engineered strain of the present disclosure. The present disclosure further discloses a construction method and application of a recombinant Escherichia coli genetically engineered strain. When being applied to the biosynthesis of phenylethanoids, the method of the present disclosure has the characteristics of simple operation, low cost, and high synthesis efficiency and optical purity of the product, and has good industrialization prospects. |
| US11371061B2 |
Compositions and methods for improving viral vector efficiency
The present invention relates to peptides and compositions for use in improving transduction efficiency of viruses into target cells. |
| US11371059B2 |
Viral particle for the transfer of RNAs, especially into cells involved in immune response
The present invention relates to retroviral particle comprising a protein derived from the Gag polyprotein, an envelope protein, optionally an integrase and at least two encapsidated non-viral RNAs, the encapsidated non-viral RNAs each comprising an RNA sequence of interest bound to an encapsidation sequence, each encapsidation sequence being recognized by a binding domain introduced into the protein derived from the Gag polyprotein and/or into the integrase, and at least one of said sequences of interest of the encapsidated non-viral RNAs comprises a part coding at least one epitope and/or at least one molecular structure specifically recognizing an epitope. |
| US11371058B2 |
Maize parthenogenetic haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E and application thereof
The present invention discloses a maize parthenogenetic haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E and application thereof. The present invention utilizes the method of exchanged individual plant progeny tests for the first time, and successfully proves that the ZmPLA1E gene can generate and significantly increase the parthenogenetic haploid induction ability in the process of self-crossing or hybridizing as a male parent with other maize materials after the ZmPLA1E gene is mutated in the coding region. The haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E of the present invention is important for the cultivation of high-frequency parthenogenetic haploid inducing lines and the application of haploid technology. |
| US11371056B2 |
HPPD variants and methods of use
In the present invention, HPPD polypeptides and plants containing them showing a full tolerance against one or more HPPD inhibitor herbicides belonging to various chemical classes are described. A set of mutant HPPD polypeptides have been designed which have either no or only a significantly reduced affinity to HPPD inhibitor herbicides and, at the same time, the rate of dissociation of the HPPD inhibitors of the mutant HPPD polypeptide is increased to such an extent that the HPPD inhibitors no longer act as slow-binding or slow, tight-binding inhibitors but, instead of this, have become fully reversible inhibitors. In particular, isolated polynucleotides encoding mutant HPPD polypeptides conferring tolerance to HPPD inhibitor herbicides belonging to various chemical classes are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. |
| US11371055B2 |
Herbicide resistance genes
The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to pyridyloxyacetate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-12 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities. |
| US11371051B2 |
Method for targeted DNA alteration in plant cells
Disclosed is a new method of providing plant cells with a targeted alteration in a DNA molecule. The method comprises contacting a population of plant cells comprising a DNA molecule, the DNA molecule having a target sequence, with an aqueous medium, wherein the aqueous medium comprises a CRISPR associated protein (CAS protein) or a CAS-like protein, and a CRISPR-Cas system guide RNA that hybridizes with the target sequence, and wherein the aqueous medium comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG), but needs to be substantially free of glycerol. |
| US11371048B2 |
Vectors for use in an inducible coexpression system
The present invention provides expression vectors for use in an inducible coexpression system, capable of controlled induction of expression of each gene product. |
| US11371042B2 |
Expression vector production and high-throughput cell screening
The present invention relates inter alia to expression vector production as well as application to the production of host cells for protein repertoire expression and high-throughput screening. The invention also relates to primers useful for PCR amplification of nucleotide sequences encoding human antibody variable domains. |
| US11371037B1 |
Zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes for treatment of cancer and inflammation
This invention is directed to pancreatic enzymes that have been charged with zinc ions, or zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes. Charging the pancreatic enzymes with zinc ions activate the pancreatic enzyme's anticancer and anti-inflammation properties and make the enzymes capable of being administered orally. It is observed that the zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes are able to induce apoptosis in various cancer cells without affecting the normal cells. The zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes have also been observed inducing apoptosis in trophoblasts and reducing inflammation in general. This invention is further directed to a method of preparing zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes. This invention is further directed to a method of treating cancer and inflammation using the zinc-charged pancreatic enzymes. |
| US11371032B2 |
Beta glucosidase with high glucose tolerance, high thermal stability and broad PH activity spectrum
The present invention discloses a polypeptide having beta-glucosidase activity. The activity is retained also in high glucose concentration. The invention also discloses an isolated polynucleotide, a nucleic acid construct and a recombinant host usable in production of said polypeptide, and a method for producing the polypeptide. Further the invention discloses compositions including the polypeptide and method of using the polypeptide in hydrolysis or synthesis. |
| US11371024B2 |
Attenuation of human respiratory syncytial virus by genome scale codon-pair deoptimization
Described herein are RSV polynucleotide sequences that make use of multiple codons that are containing silent nucleotide substitutions engineered in multiple locations in the genome, wherein the substitutions introduce a numerous synonymous codons into the genome. Due to the large number of defects involved, the attenuated viruses disclosed herein provide a means of producing attenuated, live vaccines against RSV. |
| US11371021B2 |
Encapsulation and cardiac differentiation of hiPSCs in 3D PEG-fibrinogen hydrogels
The present invention relates to the production of cell cultures and tissues from undifferentiated pluripotent stem cells using three-dimensional biomimetic materials. The resultant cell cultures or tissues can be used in any of a number of protocols including testing chemicals, compounds, and drugs. Further, the methods and compositions of the present invention further provide viable cell sources and novel cell delivery platforms that allow for replacement of diseased tissue and engraftment of new cardiomyocytes from a readily available in vitro source. The present invention includes novel methods required for the successful production of cell cultures and tissues, systems and components used for the same, and methods of using the resultant cell and tissue compositions. |
| US11371019B2 |
Efficient generation of human red blood cells via enriching peripheral blood erythroid progenitors
A population of early-stage burst-forming unit-eryhtoid (BFU-E) cells characterized by low expression of the Type III Transforming Growth Factor β Receptor (TGFRPIII) and uses thereof for producing red blood cells in vitro, genotoxicity analysis of chemicals, drug sensitivity assessment, and drug development. Also described herein are methods for producing the population of early-stage BFU-E cells and methods for producing red blood cells. |
| US11371013B2 |
Culture medium composition and method of culturing cell or tissue using thereof
The present invention provides a culture method of cells and/or tissues including culturing cells and/or tissues in a suspended state by using a medium composition wherein indeterminate structures are formed in a liquid medium, the structures are uniformly dispersed in the solution and substantially retain the cells and/or tissues without substantially increasing the viscosity of the solution, thus affording an effect of preventing sedimentation thereof, and the like. |
| US11371012B2 |
Methods for propagating microorganisms for fermentation and related methods and systems
Disclosed are compositions, methods, and systems for propagating microorganisms for fermentation. |
| US11371011B2 |
Beneficial microbes for delivery of effector peptides or proteins and use thereof
Disclosed are recombinant host cells comprising a promoter-effective nucleic acid molecule operably coupled to a nucleic acid molecule that encodes a plant effector protein or polypeptide that induces an active plant response including, among others, growth enhancement, disease resistance, pest or insect resistance, and stress resistance. Use of these recombinant host cells for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed. |
| US11371010B2 |
Process for the preparation of active principles on thermal water and compositions comprising them
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a cosmetic or dermatological active principle, comprising the culturing of at least one nonphotosynthetic and nonfruiting filamentous bacterium on a medium comprising at least one nonsulphurous mineral and/or thermal water.It also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least one bacterium of the genus Vitreoscilla or one of its extracts. |
| US11371009B2 |
In vitro cell culture platform and cell culture method
An automatic in vitro cell culture platform includes a fluid storage device, a channel control panel, a cell culture chip and a fluid drive unit. The fluid storage device is for storing a cell culture medium and a waste liquid. The channel control panel is pipe-connected to the fluid storage device. The cell culture chip is disposed on the channel control panel and is for culturing a cell. The fluid drive unit is pipe-connected to the channel control panel and is for driving the cell culture medium and the waste liquid to flow between the fluid storage device and the cell culture chip through the channel control panel. |
| US11371008B2 |
Systems for producing cellular immunotherapeutics and methods of use thereof
Devices, systems, and methods can be used for the automated production of dendritic cells (DC) from dendritic cell progenitors, such as monocytes obtained from peripheral blood, and the automated generation of immunotherapeutic products from those dendritic cells, all within a closed system. The invention makes it possible to obtain sufficient quantities of a subject's own DC for use in preparing and characterizing vaccines, for activating and characterizing the activation state of the subject's immune response, and to aid in preventing and/or treating cancer or infectious disease. |
| US11371000B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for inhibiting invasion and metastases of cancer
The invention generally relates to a microfluidic platforms or “chips” for testing and understanding cancer, and, more specifically, for understanding the factors that contribute to cancer invading tissues and causing metastases. Tumor cells are grown on microfluidic devices with other non-cancerous tissues under conditions that simulate tumor invasion. The interaction with immune cells can be tested to inhibit this activity by linking a cancer chip to a lymph chip. |
| US11370997B2 |
Cleaning compositions and methods of use
A composition comprises from 0.1 to 30 wt-% of one or more amino acids, 0.1 to 30 wt-% of one or more surfactants, and optionally one or more hydrotropes. The amino acids may be selected from arginine (“ARG”), lysine (“LYS”), histidine (“HIS”), glycine (“GLY”), or combinations thereof. The composition can be formulated as a cleaning composition, such as a hard surface cleaner, a floor cleaner, or a degreaser. The composition can be used in a method for treating a surface, where the composition is applied to the surface and allowed to remain on the surface for a length of time, and the surface is then wiped. |
| US11370996B2 |
Compositions including keto-ester compounds and methods of using the same
Compositions that include at least one low molecular weight to oxygen containing solvent and one or more compounds of formula (I) wherein R is a C1-C6 alkyl; X is a C1-C10 alkyl and n is an integer from 0 to 5. Methods of removing polymeric material containing heteroatoms from a surface by contacting the surface with such compositions and wiping the composition at least some portion of the polymeric material from the surface. |
| US11370989B2 |
Fragrant material having long-lasting fragrance and method for preparing same
The present invention relates to a fragrant material containing aromatic essential oil for improving the retention of the smell and intensity of aroma of aromatic essential oil, and to a method for preparing the same. The fragrant material having long-lasting fragrance according to an embodiment of the present invention contains aromatic essential oil and porous silica loading the aromatic essential oil and having controlled hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity of a surface thereof, wherein the required hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (rHLB) of the aromatic essential oil and the O/C ratio in the porous silica satisfy 0.9≤required hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (rHLB) of aromatic essential oil/(O/C ratio of porous silica)≤2.9. |
| US11370986B2 |
Sliding material composition, sliding molded article, and sliding member
A sliding material composition comprising a polymer component comprising (A) a high-density polyethylene and (B) an olefin block copolymer; and (C) a silane coupling agent; wherein the Si content is 0.1 to 15% by mass based on the mass of the entire sliding material composition. The sliding material composition has the same level of slidability as a resin to which particles are added. |
| US11370985B2 |
Multicomponent diesel composition
The invention discloses novel diesel fuel compositions including a renewable paraffinic diesel component, a fossil diesel component and an oxygenate component, as well as methods for manufacture and use of a combination of a renewable paraffinic diesel component, and an oxygenate component for reducing NOx emissions. |
| US11370984B2 |
Oil tagging
The invention provides a composition which comprises an apolar medium and a tracer compound, which tracer compound comprises a hydrophobic group and an oligonucleotide. Various uses of the tracer compound are also described. |
| US11370979B2 |
Fluid catalytic cracking process and apparatus for maximizing light olefin yield and other applications
Apparatus and processes herein provide for converting hydrocarbon feeds to light olefins and other hydrocarbons. The processes and apparatus include, in some embodiments, feeding a hydrocarbon, a first catalyst and a second catalyst to a reactor, wherein the first catalyst has a smaller average particle size and is less dense than the second catalyst. A first portion of the second catalyst may be recovered as a bottoms product from the reactor, and a cracked hydrocarbon effluent, a second portion of the second catalyst, and the first catalyst may be recovered as an overhead product from the reactor. The second portion of the second catalyst may be separated from the overhead product, providing a first stream comprising the first catalyst and the hydrocarbon effluent and a second stream comprising the separated second catalyst, allowing return of the separated second catalyst in the second stream to the reactor. |
| US11370976B2 |
Method for hydrogenating aromatics using a catalyst obtained by impregnation comprising a specific support
Process for hydrogenating at least one aromatic or polyaromatic compound contained in a hydrocarbon feedstock having a final boiling point of less than or equal to 650° C., said process being performed in the gas phase or in the liquid phase at a temperature of between 30 and 350° C., at a pressure of between 0.1 and 20 MPa, at a hydrogen/(aromatic compounds to be hydrogenated) mole ratio of between 0.1 and 10 and at an hourly space velocity (HSV) of between 0.05 and 50 h−1, in the presence of a catalyst comprising an active phase comprising nickel, said active phase not comprising any group VIB metal, and a support comprising an amorphous mesoporous alumina having a connectivity (Z) of greater than 2.7, the connectivity being determined from the nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms. |
| US11370975B2 |
Steam-enhanced catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons to produce light olefins
A steam-assisted catalytic cracking process for a hydrocarbon feed is provided. The process includes: introducing the hydrocarbon feed, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst, and steam to a FCC reactor with a mass ratio of steam to hydrocarbon feed between 0.05 and 1.0; cracking the hydrocarbon feed in the presence of the FCC catalyst and steam to produce a cracked hydrocarbon feed and spent FCC catalyst, the spent FCC catalyst comprising coke deposits and hydrocarbon deposits; stripping the hydrocarbon deposits from the spent FCC catalyst with steam in a stripper to obtain a hydrocarbon-stripped spent FCC catalyst; regenerating the hydrocarbon-stripped spent FCC catalyst in a regenerator by subjecting the stripped spent FCC catalyst to heat in the presence of oxygen to combust the coke deposits on the stripped spent FCC catalyst and produce a regenerated FCC catalyst; recycling the regenerated FCC catalyst. |
| US11370974B2 |
High activity, high gasoline yield and low coke fluid catalytic cracking catalyst
A microspherical fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst includes a zeolite and alumina comprising a strong Lewis site density of less than 70 μιηol/g. |
| US11370970B2 |
Optically anisotropic film, optical film, polarizing plate, and image display device
Provided are an optically anisotropic film which has excellent moisture-heat resistance and can have a reduction in the thickness, an optical film, a polarizing plate, and an image display device. The optically anisotropic film is obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, in which the polymerizable liquid crystal composition contains a polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by Formula (1): L1-SP1-(E3-A1)m-E1-G1-D1-Ar1-D2-G2-E2-(A2-E4)n-SP2-L2 and a polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by Formula (2): L1-SP1-(E3-A1)m-E1-G1-D1-Ar2-D2-G2-E2-(A2-E4)n-SP2-L2, and the optically anisotropic film satisfies Formula (3): Re(450)/Re(550)<1 or Formula (4): Rth(450)/Rth(550)<1, and has a degree of alignment as measured by Raman spectroscopy of 0.4 or more. |
| US11370960B2 |
Polymer fiber additive for proppant flowback prevention
A method for fracturing a subterranean formation, the method comprising injecting a fracturing fluid into a wellbore through the subterranean formation, thereby creating a fracture network in the subterranean formation, the fracturing fluid comprising a proppant and a plurality of polymer fibers having a deflection temperature ranging from about 70° C. to about 150° C. dispersed in a carrier fluid. |
| US11370959B2 |
Use of liquid natural gas for well treatment operations
Included are methods and systems for enhancing recovery of a hydrocarbon fluid. An example method includes selecting a liquefied natural gas capable of being processed into a modified liquefied natural gas having a desired composition and adjusting the composition of the liquefied natural gas to provide the modified liquefied natural gas with the desired composition. The method further includes preparing a treatment fluid from the modified liquefied natural gas, introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore, and contacting the hydrocarbon fluid with the treatment fluid in the wellbore. |
| US11370957B2 |
Oil-based slurries and methods for making thereof
Disclosed herein is a copolymer concentrate in a bio-solvent that can be further diluted into a slurry composition. The bio-solvent facilitates the formation of a viscosified base fluid with the mixing being carried out in a short period of time and at ambient, providing a free flowing, pumpable, and dispersible slurry. The slurry is characterized as having excellent stability, maintaining suspension over a wide range of temperatures. In embodiments, the bio-solvent is selected from terpene and terpene-derivative-containing solvents, fatty acid alkyl esters, and mixtures thereof. The bio-solvent can be first mixed with a styrenic diblock copolymer to form a concentrate prior mixing with a hydrocarbon solvent, forming a viscosified base fluid for subsequent mixing with a water-soluble polymer to form the slurry. The bio-solvent can also be used to dilute the hydrocarbon solvent, prior to mixing with the styrenic diblock copolymer to form the viscosified base fluid. |
| US11370952B2 |
Magnetically responsive drilling fluid and methods of making and use thereof
Magnetically responsive drilling fluids and methods of using magnetically responsive drilling fluids. The magnetically responsive drilling fluids may include a drilling fluid and a plurality of superparamagnetic nanostructures disposed within the drilling fluid. The plurality of superparamagnetic nanostructures may include superparamagnetic-iron-oxide-nanoparticles (SPIONs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) adsorbed onto the SPIONs. The method of using the magnetically responsive drilling fluid may include introducing the magnetically responsive drilling fluid into a subsurface formation and applying a magnetic field to the magnetically responsive drilling fluid to elicit a rheological change in the magnetically responsive drilling fluid. |
| US11370951B2 |
Methods of suspending weighting agents in a drilling fluid
Methods of suspending at least one weighting agent in drilling fluids. The embodiments include adding a quantity of precursor nanoparticles including carbon nanotubes supported by metal oxide catalyst nanoparticles to the drilling fluid. The metal oxide catalyst nanoparticles and the drilling fluid are selected such that the metal oxide catalyst nanoparticles are dissolvable in the drilling fluid. The metal oxide catalyst nanoparticles dissolve in the drilling fluid, resulting in an amount of carbon nanotubes dispersed within the drilling fluid. The carbon nanotube dispersion increases the value of at least one of a Newtonian viscosity, a yield point, a plastic viscosity, and a density of the drilling fluid with the dispersed carbon nanotubes versus a similar or equivalent drilling fluid without the carbon nanotube dispersion. The method may further include adding at least one weighting agent which will become suspended in the drilling fluid. |
| US11370948B2 |
Tetrafluoropropene-based composition
A composition including between 4 and 6 wt. % of difluoromethane, between 2.5 and 3.5 wt. % of pentafluoroethane, and between 91 and 93.5 wt. % of tetrafluoropropene. The use of the composition as replacement for R404A, R452A, R22, R134a, R245fa, R152a, R422, R502, R407A, R407F, R407C, R1234yf or R1234ze. A heat-transfer composition including the composition and at least one additive chosen from nanoparticles, stabilizing agents, surfactants, tracing agents, fluorescent agents, odorous agents, lubricants, and solubilizing agents. |
| US11370936B2 |
Polyaddition-crosslinking silicone composition that is useful for the overmoulding of parts
A process is provided for preparing composite articles composed of a rigid glass, metal or thermoplastic resin substrate and of a silicone elastomer with good mechanical properties and good adhesion between the substrate and the silicone elastomer E such that there is a solid bond between the two parts. The composite articles are used in very diverse fields such as electrical and electronic equipment, motor vehicle and medical equipment, and they may be found, for example, in household appliances, consumer goods, medical equipment and sports and leisure articles. |
| US11370935B2 |
Metal or metallized reinforcement with polybenzoxazine-coated surface
A metal or metallized reinforcer, at least the surface of which is at least partially metallic, comprises at least a metallic part coated with a polybenzoxazine, the repeat units of which comprise at least one unit corresponding to the formulae (I) or (II): in which Z1 and Z2, which are identical or different, represent an at least divalent, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic bonding group comprising at least one carbon atom and optionally at least one heteroatom selected from O, S, N and P. Such a reinforcement can be used for the reinforcement of a rubber article, in particular a motor vehicle tire. |
| US11370934B2 |
Surfaces and coating compositions having antifouling, antithrombotic, and antibacterial properties and methods of making
Coating compositions, coated articles including the coating compositions, and methods of making the coating compositions and coated articles are provided. In some aspects, the coating compositions are applied to a substrate having nitric oxide-releasing properties. The coating compositions can include copolymers having crosslinking agents that can be activated with mild UV light (about 345 nm to 365 nm) to avoid damaging the substrate while creating strong covalent bonds to the substrate. The copolymers can include hydrophilic repeat units, and in particular zwitterionic repeat units such as repeat units containing phosphorylcholine groups. In some aspects, the coating compositions are applied to a surface of a polymer substrate, wherein the polymer substrate had nitric oxide releasing properties. The coating compositions and the coated articles can have antifouling, antithrombotic, and/or antibacterial properties. |
| US11370932B2 |
Curable composition, accommodating unit, device for forming two or three dimensional image, method of forming two or three dimensional image, and cured matter
A curable composition contains a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator, and a fluorescent whitener comprising a benzoxazole derivative, wherein the proportion of the fluorescent whitener is from 0.10 to 0.3 percent by mass and the proportion of the polymerization initiator is from 5 to 15 percent by mass. |
| US11370931B2 |
Photocurable ink composition and image forming method
Provided are a photocurable ink composition including a resin which contains an amino group having one or more hydrogen atoms on a carbon atom at an α-position and having an amine value of 3.5 mmol/g to 12 mmol/g, and a radically polymerizable monomer, in which the radically polymerizable monomer contains at least one of a monofunctional radically polymerizable monomer or a bifunctional radically polymerizable monomer, a total content of the monofunctional radically polymerizable monomer and the bifunctional radically polymerizable monomer is 50% by mass or greater with respect to a total mass of the photocurable ink composition, and a content of a radically polymerizable monomer containing an acid group in the radically polymerizable monomers is 1.5 mmol or less per 100 g of the photocurable ink composition; and an image forming method performed by using the photocurable ink composition. |
| US11370930B2 |
Solvent-based ink composition
A solvent-based ink composition is provided that includes: an organic solvent; a surface-treated metal powder; and a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphoric acid compound, the content of the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphoric acid compound with respect to the total mass of an ink is 0.1 to 10.0 percent by mass, and the surface-treated metal powder contains aluminum or an aluminum alloy and is surface-treated by a surface treating agent of a fluorine-based compound. |
| US11370929B2 |
Bioink set and applications thereof for three-dimensional printing of cells
Provided is a bioink set for printing a construct that is able to carry cells, including a bioink which contains a biodegradable polyurethane and a biopolymer, and a divalent metal ion solution. The biopolymer is gelatin, agar, alginate salts, hyaluronic acid and salts thereof, chitosan, and any combination thereof. Also provided are a method of preparing a construct for carrying cells by three-dimensional printing with the bioink set, and a method of three-dimensional printing of cells by using an ink composition. |
| US11370928B2 |
Inks for 3D printing having low polymerization shrinkage
In one aspect, inks for use with a three-dimensional (3D) printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink described herein comprises 20-60 wt. % oligomeric curable material; 10-50 wt. % cyclocarbonate (meth)acrylate monomer; and 0.1-5 wt. % photoinitiator, based on the total weight of the ink. Additionally, in some cases, the ink further comprises one or more additional curable materials differing from the oligomeric curable material and the cyclocarbonate (meth)acrylate monomer. An ink described herein, in some embodiments, also comprises one or more additional component that are non-curable. |
| US11370927B2 |
Multifunctional reactive inks, methods of use and manufacture thereof
In one embodiment, a method includes dispersing a plurality of particles in solution to form a dispersion and adding a stabilizing agent to the dispersion in an amount sufficient to cause the dispersion to exhibit one or more predetermined rheological properties. The particles in the dispersion are configured to complete a self-propagating and/or self-sustaining reaction upon initiation thereof. In another embodiment, a method includes depositing a material on a substrate. The material includes: a plurality of particles configured to complete a self-propagating and/or self-sustaining reaction upon initiation thereof, a solvent system, and one or more stabilizing agents. |
| US11370925B2 |
Infrared fluorescent coatings
A coating composition includes: (i) a film-forming resin; (ii) an infrared reflective pigment; and (iii) an infrared fluorescent pigment or dye different from the infrared reflective pigment. A multi-layer coating including the coating composition, and a substrate at least partially coated with the coating composition is also disclosed. A method of detecting an article at least partially coated with the coating composition is also disclosed. |
| US11370923B2 |
Black pearlescent pigment using natural charcoal and production method thereof
The present invention relates to a technology for producing a black pearlescent pigment for cosmetics which is a human-friendly and nature-friendly by using a pigment including natural charcoal powder. The production method of the pearlescent pigment using natural charcoal according to the present invention includes (a) milling natural charcoal to produce a pigment including natural charcoal powder; and (b) coating a flake substrate with the produced pigment including the natural charcoal powder, wherein the milling is performed at 20 to 40 Hz for 24 to 72 hours, and an average particle size of the pigment including the natural charcoal powder is 100 to 300 nm. |
| US11370919B2 |
Treated porous material
A method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising: providing a cellulosic material; a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous solution comprising a polymer, the polymer comprising a water-soluble polyetheramine; and a second treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy-containing resin. |
| US11370913B2 |
Thermoplastic elastomer composition, method for producing the same, and elastomer molded body
A thermoplastic elastomer composition having: at least one elastomer component selected from the group made of elastomeric polymers (A) each of which has a side chain containing a hydrogen-bond cross-linkable moiety having a carbonyl-containing group and/or a nitrogen-containing heterocycle and has a glass-transition point of 25° C. or below, and elastomeric polymers (B) each of which contains a hydrogen-bond cross-linkable moiety and a covalent-bond cross-linking moiety in a side chain and has a glass-transition point of 25° C. or below; an organically modified clay, a content ratio of which is 20 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the elastomer component; and a polymer (Z) which is a polymer other than the elastomeric polymers (A) and (B), and an SP value of which is 9.0 or more and is greater by 0.5 or more than an SP value of the elastomer component. |
| US11370909B2 |
Biodegradable polyester composition and use thereof
The present invention discloses a biodegradable polyester composition, wherein the biodegradable polyester composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: i) 58 to 80 parts by weight of an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester; ii) 20 to 32 parts by weight of starch; and iii) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a processing agent. The present invention unexpectedly found by research that by using an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester in which an amount of aromatic carboxylic acid accounts for a total amount of diacid is 44 mol % to 48 mol % as a matrix resin, where the aliphatic-aromatic copolyester has a crystallization peak width D of 5° C. to 16° C., and by using starch of which a particle size D (50) is 2 μm to 12 μm as the other phase, and meanwhile by adding a specific amount of a processing agent, the polyester composition prepared has excellent transversal and longitudinal tear strengths, and the polyester composition has a biodegradation rate of 90% or more during the 12-week degradation test, satisfying the industrial compost. |
| US11370908B2 |
Curable compositions and related methods
Provided is a curable composition containing a reactive mixture of components including an polyethersulfone having a chemical group reactive with an epoxide, a cycloaliphatic polyepoxide resin, a polyepoxide having a functionality greater than two, a liquid diepoxide resin, a first curative containing 9,9-bis(aminophenyl)fluorene or a derivative therefrom and having a curing onset temperature of from 150° C. to 200° C. The components can further comprise a second curative having a curing onset temperature of from 60° C. to 180° C. When thermally curing this composition, the second epoxy curative starts to cure before the first epoxy curative, thereby inhibiting vertical flow of the adhesive during the curing process. |
| US11370907B2 |
Polymer composition
The invention relates to a composition with improved scratch and/or abrasion resistance and methods of their manufacture. Compositions for injection moulding, extrusion, (co)extrusion and/or thermoforming are described. The composition comprises (a) an acrylic (co)polymer and (b) a fatty acid amide. At least 30 wt % of the acrylic (co)polymer residues are residues of an alkacrylic acid or ester monomer such as methyl methacrylate and 0 to 70 wt % are residues of one or more other vinyl comonomers. A process for the production of a composition comprising the steps of melt blending the fatty acid amide with the acrylic (co)polymer or adding the fatty acid amide to the monomer during production of the acrylic (co)polymer. Use of the composition may be in injection moulding, extrusion or co-extrusion. Co-extruded laminates comprising a cap layer of the composition are also described. |
| US11370905B2 |
Polyolefin composition with improved balance of properties
The present invention is directed to a polyolefin composition comprising a blend of a heterophasic polypropylene composition and 5.0 to 30.0 wt % of an ethylene homo- or copolymer, the ethylene homo- or copolymer having a density of at least 941 kg/m3 and a melt flow rate MFR21 of 1 to 10 g/10 min. The heterophasic polypropylene composition comprises a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene random copolymer and an elastomeric ethylene propylene rubber, and is characterized by 75.0 to 95.0 wt % of a crystalline fraction having an ethylene content of up to 4.0 wt % and an MFR2 of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min, and 5.0 to 25.0 wt % of a soluble fraction having an ethylene content of 10.0 to 70.0 wt % and an intrinsic viscosity of 1.0 to 4.0 dl/kg, wherein the crystalline fraction and the soluble fraction are determined in 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene at 40° C. |
| US11370903B2 |
Polypropylene composition and dyeable polypropylene filament yarn including the same
A polypropylene composition for a dyeable polypropylene filament yarn includes a polypropylene having a melt flow rate ranging from 30 g/10 min to 40 g/10 min, a polyester serving to modify the polypropylene and having a melt flow rate ranging from 40 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min, and a compatibilizer serving to improve compatibility between the polypropylene and the polyester. The polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate ranging from 30 g/10 min to 40 g/10 min. |
| US11370902B2 |
Articles comprising polypropylene impact copolymers and methods of making the same
Disclosed are propylene-based articles which can provide desired glossy surface including an impact copolymer substrate and a propylene-based elastomer body part overmolding, and a method of making such articles. |
| US11370901B2 |
Non-extractable and fiber-free food oil removing film and production method thereof
Non-extractable and fiber-free food oil removing film is a flexible with numerous open-cell of microporous structure used for removing oils from cooked food. The said plastic film is made from a mixture of polypropylene polymer, specific carbon atom olefin fillers and nucleating agent. The mixture is plasticized and formed into a tubular film substrate by a tubular blown film extruder, then following biaxial stretching by a specific isostatic pressurized hot water technique forming numerous of smooth, uniform, lipophilic, microporous structure that absorb and retain any kinds of oils from cooked foods. The film is applied in various forms varying to its applications such as sheet, perforated rolls, or laminated on other functional substrates to from a novel food packaging by lamination methods. |
| US11370900B2 |
Rubber composition, crosslinked product, and tire
A rubber composition contains (A) a modified conjugated diene-based polymer, (B) modified silica, and (C) a polymer having crystalline character. A crosslinked product is produced through crosslinking of the rubber composition containing the modified conjugated diene-based polymer (A), the modified silica (B), and the polymer having crystalline character (C). The crosslinked product is used for producing a tire including a tread and a sidewall, wherein at least one of the tread and the sidewall is formed of the crosslinked product. |
| US11370899B2 |
Rubber composition for tires, and pneumatic tires
The present invention provides a rubber composition for tires which provides a balanced improvement in ice performance, fuel economy, and abrasion resistance, and a pneumatic tire containing the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for tires containing a rubber component including at least 80% by mass in total of at least one of an isoprene-based rubber, a polybutadiene rubber, or a styrene-butadiene rubber, the rubber composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 10 to 120 parts by mass of silica, 0.2 to 10 parts by mass of a tetrazine compound of formula (1), and 1 to 50 parts by mass of a low-molecular-weight diene polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 200,000 or less. |
| US11370897B2 |
Curable composition comprising UV stabilizer
The present invention relates to curable compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula (1): wherein R is C1-C10 alkyl, and R1-R10 each are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C10 alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of R1-R10 is alkyl, and wherein the substitution patterns formed by the residues R1-R5 and R6-R10 on each of the aromatic rings are different from each other, cured compositions obtained from such curable compositions, mixtures of compounds of the formula (I), the use of such compounds and mixtures of such compounds as a UV stabilizer in curable compositions, and a process for the manufacture of curable compositions comprising a UV stabilizer of the formula (1). |
| US11370894B2 |
Composite product and a process for producing said product
The present invention relates to a method of making a foamed cellulosic fiber-thermoplastic composite article. The method includes the steps of providing a copolymer composition, combining the copolymer composition and cellulosic fibers, applying heat, mixing energy and pressure to form a foamable mixture, and forming the foamable article in a molding or extruding operation. The method is characterized in that at least 10% of the cellulosic fibers have been thermally modified prior to being combined with the copolymer composition. |
| US11370887B2 |
Aliphatic polysulfones with improved mechanical integrity
A polysulfone has sulfone units that are separated by alkylene units in a polymer chain or a copolymer chain where the alkylene units have at least four carbons between sulfone units. The alkylene units can include an ethenylene unit separated from the sulfone units by at least one methylene units. The polysulfones can be crosslinked for enhanced thermal stability. Membranes can be formed from the polysulfones. |
| US11370885B2 |
Resin composition and article made therefrom
A resin composition comprises a prepolymer of crosslinking agent and benzoxazine resin and a maleimide resin. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a resin-coated copper, a laminate or a printed circuit board, and achieves improvements in at least one, more or all of the properties including laminate reflow shrinkage, T288 thermal resistance, ten-layer board T300 thermal resistance, dissipation factor, copper foil peeling strength, and resin filling property in open area. |
| US11370880B1 |
Growth factor-loaded elastic poly(xylitol-dodecanedioic acid) polymer for tissue engineering
A novel polymer is provided by polymerization of xylitol and dodecanedioic acid. The polymer, poly(xylitol-dodecanedioic acid) or PXDDA, shows high elasticity. PXDDA significantly improves cell adhesion and promotes cell proliferation compared to an FDA-approved polymer, poly(lactic acid), and tissue-culture plates. PXDDA can be synthesized by a simple melt condensation polymerization without the use of any toxic catalysts. |
| US11370875B2 |
Urethane resin composition
The present invention relates to a polyol composition for obtaining a polyurethane foam through a reaction with a polyisocyanate compound. The polyol composition comprises a polyol, a catalyst, a foam stabilizer, a foaming agent, and ammonium carboxylate, wherein the ammonium carboxylate has a quaternary ammonium cation as a cationic moiety, and a carboxylic acid anion represented by formula (1) as an anionic moiety. |
| US11370871B2 |
Salt-tolerant star macromolecules
The present invention relates to multi-arm salt-tolerant star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a salt-tolerant star macromolecule is capable of providing salt-tolerance to an aqueous composition. |
| US11370865B2 |
Hardenable multi-part acrylic composition
A hardenable multi-part acrylic composition having at least two parts that react upon mixing to form a cement, such as bone cement, which hardens to a solid is described that includes storage stable liquid first and second parts, and optionally, further liquid parts. The parts react upon mixing to form a cement that hardens to a solid. The composition includes an acrylic monomer component and an initiator component in an amount effective to polymerize the acrylic monomer component when mixed and/or activated with it. The liquid first part comprises an aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymer particles and acrylic polymer beads. The polymer beads are at an equilibrium water content with the aqueous phase of the dispersion that generally has a viscosity between 10 and 10,000 centipoise. A twin barreled syringe, caulking gun or other cement mixing and delivery device and a method of producing the composition are also described. |
| US11370864B2 |
Polyfluorene-based polymer-polyvinylidene fluoride graft copolymer and element including the same
Disclosed is a graft copolymer containing a polyfluorene-based polymer as a main chain and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as a side chain, and an element including the same. The graft copolymer contains both the polyfluorene-based polymer and the PVDF, so that the graft copolymer may increase miscibility between polymers to prepare a composite having excellent performance, prepare an uniform thin film through a solution process, and be used as a single material that exhibits both piezoelectric properties and luminescence properties. |
| US11370862B2 |
Radiation-sensitive composition, planographic printing plate precursor, and plate-making method for planographic printing plate
A planographic printing plate precursor includes: a support; and an image recording layer which includes a radical initiator, a radical polymerizable component, and a radiation absorption compound, and in which the image recording layer shows two or more peaks of a radical generation amount in a radical generation amount-versus-time curve after exposure to image forming radiation, in which the radical initiator includes an electron-donating radical initiator and an electron-accepting radical initiator, and the radiation absorption compound comprises a compound represented by the following Formula 1. |
| US11370861B2 |
Chain expended or branched copolymers of vinylidene aromatic monomer and unsaturated compounds with electrophilic groups
Disclosed are such co-polymers of vinylidene substituted aromatic monomers and unsaturated compounds containing nucleophilic groups chain extended by a copolymer of one or more vinylidene aromatic monomers and one or more unsaturated compounds having pendant electrophilic groups which copolymerize with the one or more vinylidene aromatic monomers. Disclosed are compositions comprising vinylidene substituted aromatic monomers and unsaturated compounds containing nucleophilic groups and a copolymer of one or more vinylidene aromatic monomers and one or more unsaturated compounds having pendant electrophilic groups, which may optionally, contain salts of alkaline earth metals, alkali metals, transition metals, post transition metals or metalloids. Disclosed are methods of preparing such chain-extended and/or branched copolymers. |
| US11370858B2 |
Method of preparing conjugated diene-based polymer and apparatus for preparing conjugated diene-based polymer
A method of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer is provided. The method includes: adding a conjugated diene-based monomer, a catalyst, and a solvent to parallel polymerization reactors, performing a polymerization reaction to prepare a first polymer solution including a first conjugated diene-based polymer; and adding the first polymer solution to a polymerization reactor connected in series to the parallel polymerization reactors, performing the polymerization reaction to prepare a second polymer solution including a second conjugated diene-based polymer. After the polymerization reaction in the series polymerization reactor, gas produced by polymerization heat is condensed in the series polymerization reactor and refluxed to the parallel polymerization reactors, and a reaction temperature of the series polymerization reactor is maintained to be lower than a reaction temperature of the parallel polymerization reactors by 10° C. or more. |
| US11370853B2 |
Resin beads and use in processing of aqueous solutions
A method of processing an aqueous solution, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more dissolved sugar, one or more dissolved sugar alcohol, or a mixture thereof, wherein the method comprises bringing the aqueous solution into contact with a collection of resin beads, wherein the resin beads comprise functional groups of structure (S1). |
| US11370851B2 |
Transition metal compound and method for preparing polypropylene using the same
The present disclosure provides a novel transition metal compound which exhibits excellent catalytic activity and is useful in the preparation of a polypropylene having high impact strength, and a method for preparing a homo polypropylene using the same. |
| US11370845B2 |
Anti-glypican-1-immunizing antigen receptor
The purpose of the present invention is to produce a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific to glypican-1 (GPC-1) and to treat squamous cell carcinoma with genetically modified cells capable of expressing the CAR. The present invention provides: a chimeric antigen receptor for use in the treatment and/or prevention of squamous cell carcinoma, said chimeric antigen receptor comprising an extracellular domain capable of binding to GPC-1, a transmembrane domain and one or multiple intracellular domains, wherein at least one of the intracellular domains is an intracellular domain containing a primary cytosolic signaling sequence or an intracellular domain containing both a primary cytosolic signaling sequence and a secondary cytosolic signaling sequence; a genetically modified cell capable of expressing the chimeric antigen receptor; and a cell preparation containing the cell. |
| US11370844B2 |
Anti-CD5L antibody and uses thereof
The invention relates to a CD5L-binding agent or a pharmaceutical composition thereof for use in the treatment of cancer by inhibiting macrophage M2 activation or promoting lymphocyte activation. |
| US11370840B2 |
Method of using anti-CD47 antibody molecules
The invention relates to antibody molecules and antigen-binding portions thereof which bind specifically to CD47 (Cluster of Differentiation 47, also known as integrin associated protein [IAP]). In aspects of the invention, the anti-CD47 antibody molecules and antigen-binding portions thereof specifically bind to human CD47 and cynomolgus monkey CD47. Medical uses of the anti-CD47 antibody molecules and antigen-binding portions of the invention are disclosed. The anti-CD47 antibody molecules and antigen-binding portions of the invention represent modified and optimised binding molecules compared with a VxP037 murine/humanized anti-CD47 antibody described in WO2014/093678A2. |
| US11370839B2 |
ILT3 ligand
The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind ILT3, ILT3 ligand (i.e., PI16) or a complex between ILT3 and the ILT3 ligand. Methods for determining whether ILT3 and the ILT3 ligand bind together or whether a substance agonizes or antagonizes such binding are also provided. |
| US11370831B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating and preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections
Antibodies having Fab regions that specifically bind to Staphylococcus aureus protein A are capable of mediating opsinization of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria despite their expression of antibody-neutralizing protein A. These antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can be used in methods of treating and/or preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections. |
| US11370826B2 |
Recombinant chimeric protein for selectins targeting
The invention discloses a recombinant protein (P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 and Neural Retina-specific Leucine Zipper) PSGL-1-NRL chimeric protein comprising a Selectin Binding domain and a non-covalent dimerization domain, which is a leucine zipper and is more preferably the leucine zipper domain of the human or mouse Neural Retina-specific Leucine Zipper. The chimeric protein further comprises a covalent dimerization domain with at least one cysteine suitable to form a disulfide bridge with another chimeric protein to form a homodimer. In the chimeric protein, the PSGL-1 domain corresponds to the extracellular region of Human PSGL-1 and is more preferably the selectin binding region of the mature protein. The chimeric protein is correctly post-translationally modified and is efficiently expressed in a mammalian system. It is sulfated, O-linked glycosylated and sialylated and binds P, E and L selectin, allowing in vivo and in vitro targeting for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
| US11370825B2 |
Polypeptides, cells, and methods involving engineered CD16
This disclosure describes, generally, a modified form of CD16, genetically-modified cells that express the modified CD16, and methods that involve the genetically-modified cells. The modified form of CD16 can exhibit increased anti-tumor and/or anti-viral activity due, at least in part, to reduced susceptibility to ADAM17-mediated shedding upon NK cell stimulation. |
| US11370822B2 |
Self-assembling peptide for activating human mast cells
The present disclosure relates to bioactive self-assembling peptides, nanofibers and hydrogels for activating human mast cells. The peptides, nanofibers and hydrogels comprise a self-assembling peptide that mediates self-assembly linked to a MrgX2 agonist peptide; for example, (RADA)4 linked to proadrenomedullin-12 (PAMP-12). |
| US11370819B2 |
Targeted TGFβ inhibition
This invention relates generally to bifunctional molecules including (a) a TGFβRII or fragment thereof capable of binding TGFβ and (b) an antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof, that binds to an immune checkpoint protein, such as Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1), uses of such molecules (e.g., for treating cancer), and methods of making such molecules. |
| US11370806B2 |
Preparation method of solid catalyst for propylene polymerization
Disclosed is a method for preparing a solid catalyst for propylene polymerization, and more specifically, a method for preparing a solid catalyst for propylene polymerization including (1) first reacting dialkoxy magnesium and titanium halide compound under the presence of an organic solvent; (2) adding two kinds of non-aromatic internal electron donors to a product of the step (1) and reacting the mixture; and (3) second reacting the product of the step (2) with a titanium halide compound and washing a reaction product. The catalyst prepared according to the method as described in the present disclosure not only may provide high catalytic activity, but also may provide a propylene polymer having excellent stereoregularity. |
| US11370801B2 |
Pyrrolobenzodiazepine conjugates
A compound of formula I and salts and solvates thereof, wherein: R6 and R9 are independently selected from H, R, OH, OR, SH, SR, NH2, NHR, NRR′, nitro, Me3Sn and halo; where R and R′ are independently selected from optionally substituted C1-12 alkyl, C3-20 heterocyclyl and C5-20 aryl groups; R7 is selected from H, R, OH, OR, SH, SR, NH2, NHR, NRR′, nitro, Me3Sn and halo; R″ is a C3-12 alkylene group, which chain may be interrupted by one or more heteroatoms, e.g. O, S, NRN2 (where RN2 is H or C1-4 alkyl), and/or aromatic rings, e.g. benzene or pyridine; Y and Y′ are selected from O, S, or NH; R6, R7, R9 are selected from the same groups as R6, R7 and R9 respectively; R11b is selected from OH, ORA, where RA is C1-4 alkyl; and RL is a linker for connection to a cell binding agent. |
| US11370800B2 |
Process for the preparation of cyclopropyldiketopiperazines and of a key intermediate of DS-5272
Object of the present invention is an improved process for the preparation of cyclopropyldiketopiperazines and thereof key intermediates. |
| US11370795B2 |
Process for the synthesis of 6-[(3S,4S)-4-methyl-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]-3-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-7H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-8-one
The present invention relates a process for the synthesis of 6-((3S,4S)-4-methyl-1-(pyrimidin-2 ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl)-3-tetrahydropyran-4-yl-7H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-8-one, comprising use of the chiral acid (+)-O,O-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaic acid. |
| US11370792B2 |
Caffeine inhibitors of MTHFD2 and uses thereof
The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same. |
| US11370786B2 |
GLS1 inhibitors for treating disease
Disclosed herein are compounds of structural Formula VIIa or VIIb: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and compositions thereof useful in the treatment of GLS1 mediated diseases, such as cancer. Methods of inhibition GLS1 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided. |
| US11370783B2 |
Solid forms of (E)-3-[2-(2-thienyl)vinyl]-1H-pyrazole
The present disclosure provides solid forms of (E)-3-[2-(2-thienyl)vinyl]-1H-pyrazole, compositions thereof, and methods of making and using the same. |
| US11370781B2 |
Combination therapy for treating cancer
The present invention relates to compositions comprising inhibitors of human histone methyltransferase EZH2 and one or more other therapeutic agents, particularly anticancer agents such as prednisone, and methods of combination therapy for administering to subjects in need thereof for the treatment of cancer. |
| US11370779B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating acute myeloid leukemia or metastatic breast cancer
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating acute myeloid leukemia or metastatic breast cancer, comprising, as an active ingredient, an indirubin derivative. When the compound of the present invention is used, it can effectively inhibit the activity of FLT3 kinase and can be usefully used to prevent or treat acute myeloid leukemia or metastatic breast cancer. |
| US11370776B2 |
Sulfonylureas and sulfonylthioureas as NLRP3 inhibitors
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein Q is O or S, R1 is a 6-membered heteroaryl group containing at least one nitrogen atom in the 6-membered ring structure, wherein R1 may optionally be substituted, and R2 is a cyclic group substituted at the α-position, wherein R2 may optionally be further substituted. The present invention further relates to salts, solvates and prodrugs of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in the treatment and prevention of medical disorders and diseases, most especially by the inhibition of NLRP3. |
| US11370775B2 |
Substituted benzimidazole derivatives as D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO) inhibitors
The present invention provides novel substituted benzimidazole derivatives of formula (I) used as DAAO inhibitors and for treatment and/or prevention of neurological disorders. |
| US11370774B2 |
Substituted benzofuran, benzopyrrole, benzothiophene, and structurally related complement inhibitors
Disclosed are compounds of formulae I and II, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, which are inhibitors of the complement system. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound, and methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition characterized by aberrant complement system activity. |
| US11370772B2 |
6-Substituted 3-Fluoro-2-Pyridinaldoxime, 3-Fluoro-2-pyridine hydroxamic acid, and 3-Fluoro-2-Pyridinamidoxime scaffolds
Disclosed is a compound of formula (II), as well as to a process for preparing the compounds of formula (II) by a chemoselective Sonogashira reaction. It also relates to a pharmaceutical composition including at least one compound of formula (II) and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable support. Finally, it relates to the use of such a compound as a medicine, preferably in the treatment of a nervous and/or respiratory failure due to intoxication with at least one organophosphorous nerve agent; in the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease; and/or in the treatment of cancer; and/or for use as antiviral drug. |
| US11370770B2 |
3-arylindazoles as selective MEK4 inhibitors
Disclosed are indazole compounds and derivatives thereof for use as modulators of the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinase 4 (MEK4). The disclosed compounds include 3-Arylindazoles which may be formulated in pharmaceutical composition for treating cell proliferative diseases and disorders associated with MEK4 activity, including cancer. |
| US11370768B2 |
Cannabinoids and cannabinoid acids and their derivatives
The present invention relates to novel cannabinoids 1 and 2, synthesized from simple starting materials using a cascade sequence of allylic rearrangement, aromatization and, for tetracyclic cannabinoids, further highly stereoselective and regioselective cyclization. These synthesized cannabinoids can more easily be obtained at high purity levels than cannabinoids isolated or synthesized via known methods. The cannabinoids 2 are obtained containing very low levels of isomeric cannabinoids such as the undesirable Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol. The analogues with variation in aromatic ring substituents, whilst easily synthesized with the new methodology, would be much more difficult to make from any of the components of cannabis oil. Novel compounds of the formulas 3, 4, 5 and 6, as intermediates for the synthesis of the cannabinoids of the formulas 1 and 2 are also disclosed. |
| US11370765B2 |
RIP1 inhibitory compounds and methods for making and using the same
Disclosed herein are kinase inhibitory compounds, such as a receptor-interacting protein-1 (RIP1) kinase inhibitor compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising such inhibitory compounds. The disclosed compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and/or combinations may be used to treat or prevent a kinase-associated disease or condition, particularly a RIP1-associated disease or condition. |
| US11370763B2 |
Compounds and compositions for treating conditions associated with NLRP activity
In one aspect, compounds of Formula AA, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured. The variables shown in Formula AA are as defined in the claims. The compounds of formula AA are NLRP3 activity modulators and, as such, can be used in the treatment of metabolic disorders (e.g. Type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, obesity or gout), a disease of the central nervous system (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Parkinson's disease), lung disease (e.g. asthma, COPD or pulmonary idiopathic fibrosis), liver disease (e.g. NASH syndrome, viral hepatitis or cirrhosis), pancreatic disease (e.g. acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis), kidney disease (e.g. acute kidney injury or chronic kidney injury), intestinal disease (e.g. Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis), skin disease (e.g. psoriasis), musculoskeletal disease (e.g. scleroderma), a vessel disorder (e.g. giant cell arteritis), a disorder of the bones (e.g. osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or osteopetrosis disorders), eye disease (e.g. glaucoma or macular degeneration), a disease caused by viral infection (e.g. HIV or AIDS), an autoimmune disease (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Autoimmune Thyroiditis), cancer or aging. |
| US11370759B2 |
Hole transporting material using ethylene bisacridine as core and organic light emitting diode
A hole transporting material using ethylene bisacridine as a core is provided, having a following structural formula (I) and suitable migration rates under highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy levels and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy levels. Moreover, an organic light emitting diode is disclosed, including an anode, a cathode, and a light emitting structure located between the anode and the cathode, wherein the light emitting structure includes the hole transporting material using ethylene bisacridine as the core which is represented by the following structural formula (I) |
| US11370753B2 |
Crystal forms and production methods thereof
The various aspects present inventions provide various crystalline forms of (S)-(−)-amisulpride, (R)-(+)-amisulpride, and solvates thereof and methods of making same. In various aspects, the inventions also provide methods of resolving racemic amisulpride. |
| US11370751B2 |
Sulfonium salt, heat- or photo-acid generator, heat- or photo-curable composition, and cured product thereof
The sulfonium salt does not contain a toxic metal and exhibits higher cationic polymerization performance and crosslinking performance than a tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate salt. The heat- or photo-acid generator contains the sulfonium salt. The sulfonium salt is formed of a sulfonium cation selected from a group represented by general formulas (1), (9), (10) and (11) described below and a gallate anion represented by formula (a). The heat- or photo-acid generator contains the sulfonium salt. The heat- or energy ray-curable composition contains the acid generator and a cationically polymerizable compound. A cured product can be obtained by curing the same. |
| US11370749B2 |
Method for treating a suspension of solid particles in water using a (co)polymer of a hydrated crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid
The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of a suspension of solid particles in water using water-soluble (co)polymers made from the hydrated crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or of at least one of the salts thereof. This method is particularly useful for treating residues resulting from the mining industry. |
| US11370748B2 |
Therapeutics for central nervous system disorders
The invention provides novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof for treating disease affecting the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis. |
| US11370746B2 |
Granules comprising L-amino acid and method for preparing the same
The present disclosure relates to granules comprising an L-amino acid and a method for preparing the same. The method may comprise:(a) preparing a fermentation liquid of L-amino acid;(b) removing moisture from the fermentation liquid of L-amino acid such that the solid content of the fermentation liquid of L-amino acid is in a range of 20% to 90%;(c) forming granulated particles with a moisture content of 0% to 40% by mixing the concentrated fermentation liquid of L-amino acid with a seed;(d) drying the granulated particles formed in Step (c);(e) sieving the granulated particles dried in Step (d); and(f) pulverizing or circulating the particles left in step (e) to be recycled as the seed in step (c). |
| US11370744B2 |
Compound, curable composition, cured product, optical member, and lens
According to the present invention, as a monomer which is unlikely to be crystallized in a curable composition for manufacturing an optical member and which enables manufacture of a cured product having a high level of moisture-heat resistance, a compound represented by General Formula (A) is provided. In the formula, Ar11 and Ar12 each independently represent an aryl group or a heteroaryl group; X1, Y1, X2, Y2, Z1, and Z2 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom, or the like; Ar13 and Ar14 each independently represent an arylene group or a heteroarylene group, where at least one of Ar13 or Ar14 is a group other than a phenylene group; R3 to R6 each independently represent a substituent, q and r each independently are an integer of 0 to 4, and v and w each independently are an integer of 0 or more; L1 and L2 each independently represent a single bond, an oxygen atom, an ester bond, or the like; R11 and R12 each independently represent a divalent linking group containing a branched alkylene group; and R21 and R22 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. |
| US11370743B2 |
Prodrug derivatives of protein kinase C modulators
Embodiments of prodrugs of PKC modulators that show efficacy coupled with low levels of toxicity and improved stability are provided. The prodrug compounds are useful in academic research (animal studies), as candidates for preclinical research, and as therapeutic agents. By taking advantage of a pharmacophore-based strategy, this design strategy provides access to prodrugs of PKC modulators of diverse scaffolds including tigliane diterpenes, ingenane diterpenes, daphnane diterpene orthoesters, diacylglycerols, and bryostatins, and analogs thereof. In particular, embodiments of the prodrug ingenane esters having substitutions at C20 and their use as therapeutic agents are provided. |
| US11370736B2 |
Synthesis of fluoro hemiacetals via transition metal-catalyzed fluoro ester and carboxamide hydrogenation
This application is directed to use of transition metal-ligand complexes to hydrogenate fluorinated esters and carboxamides into fluorinated hemiacetals. Methods for synthesis of certain ligands are also provided. |
| US11370735B2 |
Method for decomposing phenolic by-product
A method for decomposing a phenolic by-product generated in a phenol preparation process, the method including: adding a phenolic by-product stream, a decomposition apparatus side discharge stream, and process water to a mixing apparatus and mixing the phenolic by-product stream, the decomposition apparatus side discharge stream, and the process water; adding a mixing apparatus discharge stream discharged from the mixing apparatus to a phase separation apparatus and phase-separating the mixing apparatus discharge stream into an oil phase and an aqueous phase; feeding an oil phase stream discharged from the phase-separation apparatus and discharged to a decomposition apparatus and decomposing the oil phase stream; and circulating the decomposition apparatus side discharge stream discharged from the decomposition apparatus to the mixing apparatus. |
| US11370733B2 |
Organic compound, organic light-emitting element, display device, imaging device, electronic device, illumination device, and moving object
An organic compound that emits red light having a long wavelength is represented by formula (1). In formula (1), R1 to R24 are each independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy group, a silyl group, and a cyano group. |
| US11370732B2 |
Method of separating α-olefin by a simulated moving bed
The present disclosure provides a method of separating α-olefin by a simulated moving bed. The method comprises using a coal-based Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil as a raw material to obtain a target olefin having a carbon number N within a range from 9 to 18, wherein the raw material is subjected to treatment steps including pretreatment, fraction cutting, alkane-alkene separation, and isomer separation, thereby obtaining a high purity α-olefin product. As compared to conventional rectification and extraction processes, the product obtained by the method of the present disclosure has advantages of higher purity, higher yield, lower energy consumption, and significantly reduced production cost. |
| US11370730B2 |
Method for preparing 1,3-butadiene
The present specification provides a method for preparing 1,3-butadiene, the method comprising: (A) obtaining a first product comprising a light component, 1,3-butadiene, and a heavy component from a reactant comprising butene; (B) separating the heavy component from a second product comprising the 1,3-butadiene and the light component by condensing the heavy component after heat exchanging the first product; and (C) separating concentrated heavy component by reboiling the condensed heavy component. |
| US11370728B2 |
Hydrocarbon production method and production apparatus
A hydrocarbon production method for producing hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon mixture includes: a first extractive distillation step of performing extractive distillation of an extractive distillation target to obtain a fraction (A) in which isoprene and piperylene are enriched and a fraction (B) in which a linear hydrocarbon and a branched hydrocarbon are enriched; a first distillation step of obtaining a fraction (C) in which isoprene is enriched and a fraction (D) in which piperylene is enriched from the fraction (A); a dehydrogenation step of performing dehydrogenation or oxidative dehydrogenation of either or both of the linear hydrocarbon and the branched hydrocarbon contained in the fraction (B) to obtain a dehydrogenated product; and a recovery step of supplying the dehydrogenated product to an extractive distillation column or a distillation column and obtaining isoprene and/or piperylene from the dehydrogenated product. |
| US11370727B1 |
Benzene selective hydrogenation reaction system and method thereof
A benzene selective hydrogenation reaction system and a method are provided. The system includes a benzene refiner, a first hydrogenation reactor, a second hydrogenation reactor and a separator which are connected in sequence. The first hydrogenation reactor is provided with a first inlet and a first outlet, and the second hydrogenation reactor is provided with a second inlet and a second outlet. The first inlet is connected to the discharge port of the benzene refiner; the first outlet is connected to the second inlet; the second outlet is connected to the separator. The catalyst outlet is connected to the first hydrogenation reactor for recycling the catalyst into the first hydrogenation reactor. Two micro-interface units are respectively disposed within the first hydrogenation reactor and the second hydrogenation reactor, and the micro-interface units are used for dispersing and breaking hydrogen into micro-bubbles with a micron-scale diameter. |
| US11370723B2 |
Process for preparing linear alkyl benzene
The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing linear alkyl benzne (LAB). The process comprises alkylation of benzene with an alkylating agent in the presence of an ionic liquid to obtain a first product mixture comprising a first organic phase and a first aqueous phase comprising first partially spent ionic liquid. The first organic phase is deacidified and fractionally distilled to obtain a fraction comprising LAB and a fraction comprising HAB. The fraction comprising HAB is transalkylated with benzene in the presence of the ionic liquid to obtain a second product mixture comprising a second organic phase comprising LAB and a second aqueous phase comprising second partially spent ionic liquid. The partially spent ionic liquids are regenerated, and reused in the steps of alkylation or transalkylation for at least 6 cycles. |
| US11370722B2 |
Method for producing long-chain alkylbenzene
The present invention relates to a method for producing long-chain alkylbenzene by reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon and a long-chain olefin, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a solid acid catalyst, the aromatic hydrocarbon is selected from the group consisting of benzene, toluene and xylene, the long-chain olefin is selected from the group consisting of C8-C26 alkenes, the catalyst is a HMCM-22 type molecular sieve solid acid catalyst modified with heteroatom(s), the heteroatom(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of boron, gallium, indium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese and phosphorus, and the molar ratio of silicon atoms to heteroatoms in the solid acid catalyst is in the range of 1:0.01-0.03. The invention also relates to a method for regenerating the solid acid catalyst used in the reaction. |
| US11370721B2 |
Functional particles for delivery of beneficial agricultural components
Disclosed is a functionalized particle having at its core a porous particle that acts as a structured support element. This porous particle is surrounded by a protective sealant layer encasing the porous particle. The particle includes a plurality of pores holding a first beneficial agricultural component. The functionalized particle can also include a plurality of functionalized molecules embedded in the sealant layer. The functionalized molecules comprise a base material, comprising an active agricultural component or an inactive material, and an active second beneficial agricultural component. The functionalized molecules can all contain the same base material and the same active second beneficial agricultural component or a mixture of different base materials and a mixture of second beneficial agricultural components. The first and second beneficial agricultural components can either be single components or a mixture of components and may be the same or different from each other. |
| US11370718B2 |
Compacted muriate of potash fertilizers containing micronutrients and methods of making same
A granular cohered MOP fertilizer having one or more micronutrients, and one or more binding ingredients. The fertilizer is prepared by compacting MOP feed material with a source of zinc and one or more optional binders to form a cohered MOP composition. The cohered MOP composition is then further processed, such as by crushing and sizing, to form a cohered granular MOP product containing a source of zinc. The process yields a fertilizer product containing micronutrients with superior elemental and granule size distribution without compromising handling or storage qualities. |
| US11370717B2 |
Protective coating systems for gas turbine engine applications
A protective coating system includes a substrate that has an exterior surface exhibiting a degree of valley/hill surface irregularity including a plurality of hills and a plurality of valleys and a first coating layer formed directly on to the exterior surface of the substrate and that conforms to the exterior surface of the substrate such that the first coating layer has a non-uniform coating thickness over the substrate. The protective coating system further includes a second coating layer formed directly on to the exterior surface of the first coating layer. The second coating layer includes a plurality of pores within the second coating layer. Still further, the protective coating system includes a third coating layer formed within at least some of the plurality of pores within the second coating layer. |
| US11370713B2 |
Manufacturing method for ceramic composite material
Method for manufacturing a composite material combining a metal oxide or metalloid based matrix suited for allowing light to pass, and a mineral pigment dispersed in the matrix, the method comprising a step of mixing the mineral pigment in powder form with the matrix in powder form, and a step of sintering of the mixture under sufficient pressure such that the densification temperature of the matrix under said pressure is below the breakdown temperature of the mineral pigment, where the sintering temperature is greater than or equal to the densification temperature of the matrix and below the breakdown temperature of the mineral pigment. |
| US11370710B2 |
Dense sintered product
Sintered product having a chemical analysis such that, in mass percentages: SiO2 content is greater than 0.2% and less than 2%, and CaO content is greater than 0.1% and less than 1.5%, and MgO content is less than 0.3%, and alumina and other elements being the complement at 100%, the content of other elements being less than 1.5%, having a relative density greater than 90%, comprising, for more than 90% of its volume, a stack of ceramic platelets (10) laid flat, all of said platelets having an average thickness less than 3 μm, more than 95% by number of said platelets each containing more than 95% by mass of alumina, having a width (l) greater than 81 mm. |
| US11370709B2 |
Ceramic member
A ceramic member includes: a ceramic sintered body; and a conductive member of aluminum or an aluminum alloy provided in the sintered body. |
| US11370703B2 |
Glass substrate processing methods
Described is a method of processing an antimicrobial glass substrate. More particularly, described is a method of removing one or more of silver nitrate or silver oxide on the surface of an antimicrobial glass substrate. Also described is a method of manufacturing a glass substrate that is substantially free of yellow discoloration. |
| US11370700B2 |
Coated solar control glass articles
A coated solar control glass article includes a transparent substrate provided with a multilayer coating having solar control properties is disclosed. The multilayer coating includes a metal nitride functional layer sandwiched between two transparent dielectric layers. The thickness of the dielectric layer provided above the functional layer is greater than 60 nm and less than 150 nm and the thickness of the dielectric layer provided above the transparent substrate is greater than 10 nm and less than 45 nm. The coated solar control glass article exhibits gold/rose/purple colored reflection on the side opposite to the side provided with the multilayer coating. |
| US11370697B2 |
Ion exchangeable, opaque gahnite-spinel glass ceramics with high hardness and modulus
An opaque gahnite-spinel glass ceramic is provided. The glass ceramic includes a first crystal phase including (MgxZn1-x)Al2O4 where x is less than 1 and a second crystal phase includes at least one of tetragonal ZrO2, MgTa2O6, mullite, and cordierite. The glass ceramic has a Young's modulus greater than or equal to 90 GPa, and has a hardness greater than or equal to 7.5 GPa. The glass ceramic may be ion exchanged. Methods for producing the glass ceramic are also provided. |
| US11370694B2 |
Alkali-free glass substrate, laminated substrate, and method for manufacturing glass substrate
An alkali-free glass substrate includes, as represented by molar percentage based on oxides, 11.0% or more of Al2O3, 8.0% or more of B2O3, and 1% or more of SrO. The alkali-free glass substrate has an average coefficient of thermal expansion α100/200 at 100 to 200° C. of from 3.10 ppm/° C. to 3.70 ppm/° C., a Young's modulus of 76.0 GPa or less, and a density of 2.42 g/cm3 or more. |
| US11370692B2 |
Fabrication method and fabrication apparatus for porous glass base material for optical fiber
According to a fabrication method for fabricating a porous glass base material for optical fiber, the orientation of a clad forming burner used to form the outermost layer of a clad-corresponding portion is changed further upward while glass fine particles are deposited during the period between a first timing and a second timing. At the first timing, the outer diameter of the porous glass base material for optical fiber has not reached a target outer diameter. The second timing is later than the first timing, and either a timing at which the outer diameter of the porous glass base material for optical fiber reaches the target outer diameter for the first time, or a timing prior to this timing. |
| US11370673B2 |
Assembly comprising at least two elements in a movable arrangement relative to each other and an anti-fouling system
An assembly comprising at least two elements in a movable arrangement relative to each other for performing a first function of the assembly is furthermore equipped with an anti-biofouling system for subjecting at least an area of the assembly that is to be at least partially exposed to water during at least a part of its lifetime to an anti-biofouling action as an additional function of the assembly, different from the first function of the assembly. The anti-biofouling system comprises one or more light sources for emitting anti-biofouling light, and the anti-biofouling system is adapted to realize coverage of the area with the anti-biofouling light on the basis of the movable arrangement of the at least two elements relative to each other for performing the first function of the assembly. |
| US11370671B2 |
Zinc oxide varistor
Focusing on zinc oxide itself, which is a main raw material for a zinc oxide varistor (laminated varistor), a predetermined amount of additive is added to a zinc oxide powder having crystallite size of 20 to 100 nm, particle diameter of 20 to 110 nm found using a specific area BET method, untamped density of 0.60 g/cm3 or greater, and tap density of 0.80 g/cm3 or greater. This allows a zinc oxide sintered body to secure uniformity, high density, and high electric conductivity, resulting in a zinc oxide varistor with high surge resistance, capable of downsizing and cost reduction. Moreover, addition of aluminum (Al), as a donor element, to the zinc oxide powder allows control of sintered grain size in conformity with the aluminum added amount and baking temperature, and also allows adjustment of varistor voltage, etc. |
| US11370670B2 |
Lithium mixed metal sulfide with high ionic conductivity
The present invention relates to a compound represented by the general formula Li2+2xM1−xZS4, wherein 0.3≤x≤0.9; wherein M is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Pb, Mg, Ca, Ge and Sn; and wherein Z is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ge, Si, Sn and Al.The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the material of the present invention, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mixture of lithium sulfide Li2S, sulfides MS and ZS2, in a stoichiometric ratio ensuring Li2+2xM1−xZS4 to be obtained, wherein M, Z and x are as defined above; (b) pelletizing the mixture prepared in step (a); (c) heating at a maximum plateau temperature. In still another aspect, the present invention relates to a use of the compound of the present invention as a solid electrolyte, in particular in an all solid-state lithium battery. |
| US11370660B2 |
Method for the preparation of synthesis gas
Method for the preparation of synthesis gas based on a combination of the ATR process or partial oxidation of hydrocarbon fee stock using oxygen from the electrolysis of water and an air separation unit to produce the synthesis gas. |
| US11370655B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of forming microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package
A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect structure adjacent to the first semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect structure as a reconstituted panel. An interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect structure. An active area of the first semiconductor die remains devoid of the interconnect structure. A second semiconductor die is mounted over the first semiconductor die with an active surface of the second semiconductor die oriented toward an active surface of the first semiconductor die. The reconstituted panel is singulated before or after mounting the second semiconductor die. The first or second semiconductor die includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS). The second semiconductor die includes an encapsulant and an interconnect structure formed over the second semiconductor die. Alternatively, the second semiconductor die is mounted to an interposer disposed over the interconnect structure. |
| US11370654B2 |
Device for protecting components against liquids and for ventilating the same
A device is described for protecting components, housings and the like against liquids and for ventilating the same, including at least one first layer, the first layer being configured as a diaphragm and this has a first area in such a way that the first area is configured as gas-permeable and liquid-tight below a first liquid pressure, and at least one second layer, the second layer being connected pressure-tight at least in part to the first layer, and having a second area that is configured in such a way that the first area and the second area interact for sealing against a liquid at a liquid pressure greater than or equal to the first liquid pressure. |
| US11370644B1 |
Adjustable load handler for mounting on lift trucks with different types of standard carriages
An adjustable load handler configured to be mounted on lift trucks with different standard type carriages. The handler comprising a frame assembly, a top hook assembly with a securing mechanism for securing the top hook assembly to the frame assembly in a plurality of positions A center manifold is coupled to the underside of the side shift actuator, with hydraulic connections directly into the side shift actuator. Hydraulic lines coupled to the center manifold and to one or more hydraulic components of the loader have sufficient slack so the top hook assembly can be moved between positions without disconnecting any of these hydraulic lines. |
| US11370642B2 |
Apparatus for controlling orientation of suspended loads
A rotator apparatus (10, 100, 200) for rotationally positioning a suspended load (16). A flywheel (44, 144) can be directly or indirectly driven by a motor (40, 140). Vanes (50, 150) on a fan (45) or on the flywheel can be used to provide additional rotational control through air resistance/braking. A controller (20, 24, 120, 124) can provide wired or wireless control. Thrusters (52) can provide additional rotational impetus or resistance. One or more load cells (54, 232, 234) can provide load sensing. Cameras (28) can be used to visualise the load and can record load moving operations and details of the load for logistics tracking and safety. The attachment part (202) and/or the load support (216) can be connected to the body via a respective pivot (204, 214). The apparatus can include replaceable or rechargeable batteries (206, 210), such as within in a removable container (230), preferably supported by at least one drawer (231), which drawer may be mounted on telescopic drawer slides (212). The replaceable or rechargeable batteries (206, 210) can be provided as a cassette arrangement whereby the batteries plug in and are removable as a unit. At least one hook (157) for suspending a load from the rotator can include a groove or recess (158) to restrict or prevent load rotation. |
| US11370639B2 |
Emergency elevator evacuation system
The disclosure includes elevator emergency control systems and methods for use in an elevator. The elevator emergency control system may include a control station disposed external to multiple buildings. The control station may be configured to: determine that an emergency condition exists for the multiple buildings; in response to determining that the emergency condition exists for the multiple buildings, transmit a first emergency alert signal that directs a first group of elevators located in at least two buildings of the multiple building to enter an emergency mode, and the emergency mode results in the first group of elevators: traveling vertically downward with respect to a first group of structures; and answering down hall calls until the first group of elevators reaches an elevator weight capacity, an egress floor, or a combination thereof. |
| US11370629B2 |
Method for printing a web of packaging material and an apparatus thereof
A method for printing a web of packaging material for packages holding liquid food products is provided. The method comprises receiving a web of packaging material, identifying a first register mark using a first sensor, determining a first register mark position based on the first register mark, determining a second register mark position area based on the first register mark position, identifying a second register mark within the second register mark position area using a second sensor and determining a second register mark position for the second register mark, determining a second area position of the second area based on the second register mark position, adjusting the web in relation to printer bars in accordance with the second area position, determining a second area position of the second area based on the second register mark position, and printing the second area by using the printer bars. |
| US11370628B1 |
Convolute cardboard tube, apparatus and method for manufacturing the same
A plastic film roll includes: a convolute cardboard tube including a tubular body having a tubular body wall formed by a plurality of layers of a straight rolled cardboard sheet having a weight equal to or less than 300 gsm; a plastic film wound about the convolute cardboard tube to form a plurality of plastic film windings around the convolute cardboard tube, the plastic film windings creating a radial compression force equal to or greater than 10 bar on the tubular body wall, wherein the cardboard sheet includes a plurality of fibers, at least a majority of the fibers being substantially aligned in a tangential direction relative to the tubular body to allow the convolute cardboard tube to resist the radial compression force. |
| US11370627B1 |
House wrap dispenser apparatus
A house wrap dispenser apparatus for use by a single user to use with a roll of house wrap in installation of house wrap on an exterior wall(s) of a stable structure. The house wrap dispenser apparatus includes a house wrap dispenser having a lower house wrap bracket operational with an upper house wrap bracket, a bag, removable fasteners, and a driver. In another embodiment, a water-resistive barrier wrap dispenser apparatus includes a water-resistive barrier wrap dispenser, a multiplicity of threaded dowels, removable fasteners, a bag, and a driver. In an embodiment, a house wrap dispenser apparatus kit, includes a house wrap dispenser apparatus carrying case to contain the house wrap dispenser apparatus. In an embodiment, a water-resistive barrier wrap dispenser apparatus kit includes a water-resistive barrier wrap dispenser apparatus carrying case to contain the water-resistive barrier wrap dispenser apparatus. |
| US11370623B2 |
Devices and methods for supplying lids to a can seamer
A device for supplying lids to a can seamer includes a destacking screw for conveying lids that are fed in via a lid feed, for transferring the correctly separated lids to a downstream transport and/or treatment device, and for interrupting the supply of the lids to the downstream transport and/or treatment device in the event of an interruption of production. Methods for supplying lids to a can seamer are also provided. |
| US11370621B2 |
Conveyance apparatus and manufacturing method of article
A conveyance apparatus includes a stator in which a plurality of coils is arranged along a first direction and a movable element to move along the plurality of coils. The stator includes a first magnet group including a plurality of first magnets arranged along the first direction and magnetized in one direction. The movable element includes a second magnet group including a plurality of second magnets arranged to face the plurality of coils, and a third magnet group including a plurality of third magnets arranged to face the first magnet group and magnetized in a direction repelling the first magnet group. |
| US11370617B2 |
Flexible hopper for a conveyor system
Some examples described herein include a flexible hopper for a conveyor system. The flexible hopper may include a hopper weldment attached to a frame of the conveyor, wherein the hopper weldment surrounds a charge end of the conveyor, a flexible frame configured to enable an opening of the flexible hopper to expand or contract, and/or a skirt attached to the flexible frame and configured to form an enclosure between the flexible frame and the hopper weldment. |
| US11370616B2 |
Robot to pick up and transport objects, corresponding use and method
The present invention relates to a robot (2) configured to pick up and transport items; wherein the robot (2) comprises a pick up unit (10), wherein the pick up unit (10) comprises a pick up device (110) configured to pick up and release items, wherein the robot (2) is configured to move the pick up device (110) along a first direction, rotate the pick up device (110) around a first axis, and extend and retract the pick up device (110) along a second direction different from the first direction; wherein the robot (2) further comprises a shelf unit (8) configured to temporarily store items, wherein the shelf unit (8) comprises a rotatable portion (80) and a support structure (84), wherein the rotatable portion (80) is rotatable with respect to the support structure (84). The present invention also relates to a use of the robot and to a corresponding method. |
| US11370611B2 |
Automated storage system having guided transfer means
An automated storage system with at least two racks with storage places for storing hanging goods, the hanging goods are storable being suspended using storage rails. A rack aisle is formed by the racks, in which a level rack operating device is longitudinal movable. The level rack operating device has a transfer means and a drive unit, firmly connected to the level rack operating device, in order to store at least one hanging item transported by the level rack operating device from the level rack operating device onto the storage rail/place of one of the storage places during a transfer process and/or to retrieve at least one hanging item from the storage rail/place onto the level rack operating device. Each storage place has a guide for the transfer means, at least in sections, the transfer means contacting the guide, at least in sections, during storing and retrieval of hanging goods. |
| US11370605B2 |
Relief module and device for unloading bulk material
The present invention proposes a relief module comprising a tubular body (10) for the passage of bulk material, at least a lateral opening (12) in the tubular body (10), a window (20) to cover the respective lateral opening (12), the window (20) operating in a closed position preventing the bulk material from exiting through the lateral opening (12) or in an open position allowing the material to exit through the lateral opening (12), the window (20) having at least one portion made of filtering material allowing the air to pass through and retain solid particles, when the window (20) is in the closed position. The present invention also proposes a bulk material discharge device which receives the bulk material from a feeding system and discharges the bulk material to a destination, the discharge device comprising a relief module configured according to the invention. |
| US11370604B1 |
Dispensing system
The present invention generally relates to a device that allows for dispensing of products from one or more hoppers. The system utilizes a hopper or hoppers to hold product. An impeller is enclosed within an outlet chute of the hopper. A sensor monitors the area surrounding the port of the outlet chute and, when a receptacle is sensed, the sensor transmits a signal to a controller that in turn controls the operation of a motor to move the impeller and dispense product. |
| US11370601B2 |
Aerosol device for hair shaping and/or hairstyle hold
The invention relates to an aerosol device comprising: a container containing a cosmetic composition which comprises at least one fixing polymer, and a dispensing head (3) comprising a body (5) and an end part (7) comprising at least two outlet orifices (12) configured to allow spraying of the composition about a longitudinal axis (Y) of the end part (7) in at least two different directions, the dispensing head (3) comprising at least first (15) and second (16) chambers, through which the composition stream successively passes before it exits via the outlet orifices (12). |
| US11370598B2 |
Outer cover of a pen needle for a drug delivery pen
A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members. |
| US11370597B2 |
Piston for a reservoir of a dispenser of a fluid product without air intake
A piston for a reservoir of a dispenser of a fluid product without air intake, and presenting a central axis X includes both sealing means and also guiding means. The sealing means extend in a plane orthogonal to the axis X and define a single external sealing line in a closed loop, distal from the axis X, capable of coming into contact with an inner wall of the reservoir 10. The guiding means include a base from which extends one or more tabs with free ends defining external guide points, distal from the axis X, capable of coming into contact with the inner wall of the reservoir. |
| US11370594B2 |
Elastomer coated foam cooler and carrying strap system
The invention consists of a cooler system entailing a foamed polymer body coated in a layer of elastomer and secured with a strap system. The body of the cooler consists of a base which serves as a container for beverages or other products as well as a lid, designed to fit the base such that it can only be removed by lifting upward. The foamed polymer provides insulation and structure while the elastomer coating and the straps provide increased durability and functionality. The body of the cooler contains grooves in which the straps are housed in order to secure the lid. The strap system also provides a means for carrying the invention as an anchoring place for handles. The resulting cooler system is lightweight and durable as well as inexpensive to construct. |
| US11370590B2 |
Packaging, preferably medical, and corresponding assembly of packagings
A packaging element (2, 3) has two shells (21, 22, 31, 32), each shell having a margin (210, 220) defining an access opening giving access to the inside of the shell, said packaging element (2, 3) having at least a “closed” configuration in which the shells form a chamber that is substantially closed and that is suitable for receiving an article, such as a medical implant. The packaging element (2, 3) further has a sealing strip (4) that extends, outside the shells (21, 22, 31, 32), over the entire length of the margins (210, 220) of the shells of the packaging element, and from one margin (210, 220) of the shell to the other margin (220, 210) of the shell in such a manner as to seal the chamber defined by the two shells. An assembly has two packaging elements received one inside the other, with a corresponding sealing method. |
| US11370586B2 |
Internal vent handle cover arrangement; and methods
Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an internal cover/vent handle arrangement, in association with a container, such as a 5 gallon bucket with a slanted sidewall for evacuating air volume above stored material. The disclosure relates to a squeeze-actuated vent valve arrangement arranged and configured to be easily operated even while deeply recessed in the bucket. The disclosure also relates to a deflectable outer seal arrangement configured to seal against a slanted sidewall of a bucket. |
| US11370583B2 |
Storage box for storing an article
The present invention provides a storage box (100) for storing an article, the storage box (100) having a locking assembly arranged on a portion of the body (100b) to facilitate an open position and closed position of the storage box (100). The locking assembly includes a biasing member (110), a latching member (120) and a button (130). The biasing member (110) is attachable to a side or front portion of the body (100b). The latching member (120) arranged on a portion of the biasing member (110). The latching member (120) is adapted to engage with an engaging portion of the lid (100a). The button (130) operably configured on the biasing member (110) such that upon pressing the button (130), the biasing member (110) biases and enable the latching member (120) to disengage with the engaging portion of the lid (100a) thereby opening the storage box (100). |
| US11370582B2 |
Cover, method of producing cover, and secondary processing die used for producing cover
A method of forming an undercut which is engageable with an edge, on a side wall of a cover intermediate body using a cover intermediate body and a secondary processing die. In the secondary processing die, a moving inner core has, on the outer surface thereof, a concave shape corresponding to a convex shape of the inner surface of the undercut. The moving inner core is made up of a plurality of core segments which are arranged along the circumferential direction. Each core segment is vertically movable along an inclined surface of a core. When the moving inner core is moved upward, the moving inner core transforms smaller than the inner diameter of the side wall of a cover. The slide core has, on the inner surface thereof, a convex shape corresponding to the concave shape of the undercut. |
| US11370580B2 |
Coffee and liquid container with concealed mini-cup compartment
The coffee mug or drink container has an internal multi-cup compartment. A thermally insulated container (liquid containment store) has a lid with drink spout(s) (if the drink container is not a bottle). The special container has an internal dry store for two or more cups placed in a storage compartment beneath the bottom of the container. Identically shaped cups nest together (stacked) in the dry store on a nested cup support with a complementary surface to limit vertical and horizontal jostling and cup damage. Sometimes the cups are frusto-conically shaped or are matching convex/concaved shaped. An added secondary storage container is included for coffee or drink additives. |
| US11370577B2 |
Storage box blank
Example aspects of a main body blank for a storage box, a tray blank for a storage box, and a storage box blank are disclosed. The main body blank can comprise a planar sidewall assembly comprising a plurality of sidewalls, each of the sidewalls defining a top edge and a bottom edge opposite the top edge; and a first fastener panel formed monolithically with the sidewall assembly and hingedly connected to the bottom edge of a first one of the sidewalls by a first fastener bend line, the first fastener panel coplanar with the sidewall assembly. |
| US11370574B2 |
Applicator apparatus and method
An applicator apparatus including an applicator pad (10) and an actuator (180) for positioning the applicator pad (10) in a desired position, the applicator pad (10) being attached to the actuator (180) by an attachment member (40), wherein the attachment member (40) enables articulation between the applicator pad (10) and the actuator (180). |
| US11370573B2 |
Method for testing the function of a tubular bag machine
A method for testing a tubular bag machine, the tubular bag machine having multiple electronic drive units controlled independently by a drive control system for driving functional elements of the packing machine in a cycle time-synchronous manner during predefined motion sequences, one drive unit being a transverse sealing unit comprising a motor and two transverse sealing jaws for transversely sealing a film tube, the drive torque being measured using a drive controller, and the position of the drive motor measured using a position sensor, by removing the film tube from the sealing zone between the transverse sealing jaws, closing the jaws according to a predefined target torque stored in the drive control system; measuring the actual position of the drive motor at the target torque; and comparing the measured actual position to a target position stored in the drive control system and associated with the predefined target torque. |
| US11370572B2 |
Surface treatment method and surface treatment device for resin vessel
A surface treatment method and a surface treatment device 2 for a resin vessel 1 forms a coating or performs surface modification on the surface of the resin vessel 1. In a sterilized environment as well as an environment with a pressure equal to or higher than the atmospheric pressure, a material for the coating or the surface modification is attached to at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the resin vessel 1, and the resin vessel 1, to which the material is attached, is irradiated with an electron beam to perform the coating or the surface modification. It is possible to form the coating or perform the surface modification on the resin vessel at a high speed. |
| US11370567B2 |
Device for vacuum and vent tube stoppering a medical container
The present invention relates to a device for vacuum and vent tube stoppering a medical container. The device includes a main body defining an internal volume that has a first variable pressure chamber configured to be connected to a vacuum pump, the main body being configured to receive the proximal end of a medical container so that said medical container is in communication with the first variable pressure chamber. A vent device including a vent tube is moveable inside the internal volume of the main body along a longitudinal axis between a proximal rest position and a distal operative position. A piston rod is moveable inside the internal volume of the vent tube along the longitudinal axis between a proximal rest position and a distal operative position. A container holder system is provided in the main body, in communication with the first variable pressure chamber. |
| US11370566B2 |
System for transferring a group of components of electronic cigarettes from a first operating station to a second operating station
A system for transferring a first group of components of electronic cigarettes from first to second operating stations includes a flat collecting surface extending from a feeding zone to a releasing zone. A feeding device receives the components and feeds them onto the collecting surface. A first abutment element abuts the first component of the first group. A second abutment element abuts the last component of the first group. A compacting and stabilizing device moves the components closer together and stabilizes their positions. A first movement device moves the first and second abutment elements along the collecting surface to transfer the first group to the releasing zone. A tray faces the releasing zone to receive the first group. A pushing device pushes the components from the releasing zone into the tray. A transferring device transfers the tray with the first group towards the second operating station. |
| US11370565B2 |
Peristaltic pump-based apparatus and method for the controlled dispensing of fluids
The present invention involves a rotary peristaltic pump and associated method employing the relaxation of pressure on flexible tubing between the rotor and stator of the pump to restore the rotor to a start angle while a valve on the output of the pump is closed to avoid progress of fluid through the system. Three different implementations of the pump and method are presented including reciprocating the stator, reciprocating the rotor, and retracting the idler rollers of the rotor into the rotor to relieve the pressure on the flexible tubing. A controller ensures the appropriate switching and timing of the valve and rotor of the pump. The pump and associated method are directed to the precision dispensing of pharmaceutical fluids into containers, including containers held in container nests. |
| US11370564B2 |
Adjustable internal support restraint device for roundness control of cabin component
Disclosed is an adjustable internal support restraint device for roundness control of a cabin component. The present disclosure solves the problem that the existing cabin components are prone to roundness distortion in a heat treatment process. The adjustable internal support restraint device includes a central limiting column and at least two circumferential ejecting correcting assemblies that are coaxially mounted on the central limiting column in a sleeving manner. Each circumferential ejecting correcting assembly includes a mounting piece and a plurality of ejector blocks. The mounting piece is mounted on the central limiting column in a sleeving manner. The plurality of the ejector blocks are annularly arranged outside the mounting piece and are in threaded connection with the mounting piece. One side surface, close to the inner cavity profile of a cabin, of each ejector block and the inner cavity profile of the cabin are arranged according to the shapes. |
| US11370563B2 |
Method and system for joining structures
A method includes making a first structure with a first plurality of pre-drilled holes at pre-defined locations, making a second structure with a second plurality of pre-drilled holes at pre-defined locations, making a third structure without pre-drilled full-size holes, measuring the location and orientation of the first and second plurality of pre-drilled holes in the first and second structures, determining the location of a third plurality of holes to be drilled in the third structure that correspond to first and second plurality of pre-drilled holes measured in the first and second structures, creating a program to drill the third plurality of holes in the third structure that align with the measured location and orientation of the first and second plurality of pre-drilled holes in the first and second structures based on the measure location and orientation of the first and second plurality of pre-drilled holes in the first and second structure, drilling the third plurality of holes in the third structure based on the program, positioning the third structure on the first and second structures such that the third plurality of holes in the third structure are aligned with the first and second plurality of pre-drilled holes in the first and second structures, and inserting fasteners through the third plurality of holes and the first and second plurality of predrilled holes that are aligned with the third plurality of holes to secure the second structure to the first structure using the third structure. |
| US11370556B2 |
Hybrid electric power distribution and control for an aircraft
A power system of an aircraft includes a hybrid energy storage system with at least two energy storage subsystems each having a different power-energy density, power draw characteristics and/or dissimilar configuration. A primary power unit includes an aircraft engine coupled to an electric motor and a first generator. A secondary power unit is coupled to a second generator. A bidirectional power converter is coupled to the hybrid energy storage system and one or more controllers of the electric motor, the first generator, and the second generator. A power management controller is configured to interface with the hybrid energy storage system and the one or more controllers of the electric motor, the first generator, and the second generator and perform a model predictive control to dynamically adjust one or more electric power flows through the bidirectional power converter based on an engine propulsion power demand of the aircraft engine. |
| US11370553B2 |
Space saver fitting for ejection seat catapult
A fitting for use with an ejection seat system of an aircraft includes a fitting bar configured to extend across a top of a catapult of the ejection seat system and defining an angled slot configured to receive a portion of a gas port of the ejection seat system. The fitting further includes a first leg and a second leg coupled to and extending away from the fitting bar and configured to be pivotally coupled to a smokestack structure of the ejection seat system. |
| US11370552B2 |
Transducer assembly for electric pulse generation
A transducer assembly configured to convert a pyrotechnic initiation to an electrical signal may comprise a magnet, a hollow tube, and a conductive element. The hollow tube may be wrapped around the magnet in the shape of a coil. The hollow tube may be at least partially filled with a thermite. The conductive element may be coupled to an outlet of the hollow tube. The conductive element may seal the outlet of the hollow tube. |
| US11370551B2 |
Aircraft propulsion assembly provided with a rotary transformer for supplying the blades with electrical energy
A propulsion unit for an aircraft, including an engine and a propeller shaft and further a propeller with airfoils which is coupled to the propeller shaft and having electrical members consuming electrical power, sealing between a case and the propeller shaft being ensured by a dynamic seal housed between a rotating dynamic seal support secured to the propeller shaft and a dynamic seal support flange secured to an end portion of the case, the rotating dynamic seal support being secured to the propeller shaft and abutted against a bearing for supporting this propeller shaft, it is provided that the propulsion unit, in order to deliver electrical power to the electrical members, having a rotating transformer rotated by the propeller shaft and including a stator, a casing of which is secured to the dynamic seal support flange and a rotor, a casing of which is secured to this propeller shaft. |
| US11370550B2 |
Compressor temperature control system and method
A compressor temperature control system and method for an aircraft air cycle machine is presented. The system prevents overheating of the compressor using a low limit valve positioned between a turbine outlet and a bleed air source. The low limit valve directs the air to an air cycle machine, or bypasses the machine, in regards at least in part to the air temperature measured in the cabin supply duct. |
| US11370548B2 |
Aft complex galley and lavatory arrangement
A modular aft galley and lavatory complex is disclosed. The galley complex is situated aft of an aircraft passenger cabin and incorporates left-side, right-side, and aft galley structures together partially enclosing an interior workspace, the left-side and right-side galley structures separated by a center aisle. Each galley structure includes trolley bays capable of securing trolleys therewithin. Each trolley can be removed from its trolley bay into the interior workspace or central aisle for use in catering or service operations inflight. Each galley structure includes storage bays accessible from the interior workspace. Between the upper and lower portions are flat workdecks and galley insert bays capable of accepting ovens, chillers, beverage makers, and other galley insert devices. Either the left or right galley structure includes a lavatory complex adjacent to the passenger cabin, incorporating aft lavatory units and a galley extension housing additional storage and cart space. |
| US11370536B2 |
Tip gap control systems with active blade tips
A tip gap control system for a ducted aircraft includes a flight control computer including a blade length control module configured to generate a blade tip actuator command and a proprotor system in data communication with the flight control computer. The proprotor system includes a duct and proprotor blades surrounded by the duct. Each of the proprotor blades includes an active blade tip movable into various positions including a retracted position and an extended position. The tip gap control system also includes one or more actuators coupled to the active blade tips. The one or more actuators move the active blade tips between the various positions based on the blade tip actuator command, thereby controlling a tip gap between the proprotor blades and the duct. |
| US11370533B2 |
Collapsible flying device
A collapsible flying device is provided having a housing including first and second housing sections forming an enclosure, and a motorized assembly that includes a drive motor and a drive shaft driven by the drive motor. The drive shaft matingly receives the first housing section and is coupled to the second housing section, wherein operation of the drive motor drives the drive shaft to move the first housing section from a closed position adjacent the second housing section to an open position spaced from the second housing section. A rotor hub is rotatingly driven by the drive motor. At least two rotor blades are coupled thereto and positioned within the enclosure in a collapsed position when the first housing section is in the closed position, and extend beyond the enclosure in an expanded position when the first housing section is in the open position. |
| US11370531B1 |
Unmanned aerial vehicle with ports configured to receive swappable components
A configurable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may include swappable components that may be selectable to configure a customized UAV just prior to deployment of the UAV that is configured to deliver a package to a destination. The UAV may include a plurality of ports that may accept swappable components. The ports may be coupled to a logic board to enable control of the swappable components. The ports and swappable components may enable quick replacement of a malfunctioning components, such as an image sensor, which may avoid subjecting a UAV to significant downtime for service. The malfunctioning component may then be serviced after the UAV is readied for a subsequent flight or deployed on a subsequent flight. |
| US11370528B2 |
Variable camber trim units, aircraft comprising the same, and associated methods of operation
A variable camber trim unit comprises a housing, an input gear, and an output gear. The input gear and the output gear are rotatably supported by the housing. The variable camber trim unit is selectively configurable to one of a coupled configuration or a decoupled configuration. When the variable camber trim unit is in the coupled configuration, rotation of the input gear relative to the housing causes rotation of the output gear relative to the housing. When the variable camber trim unit is in the decoupled configuration, rotation of the input gear relative to the housing does not cause rotation of the output gear relative to the housing, and the output gear is capable of at least 5° and no more than 15° of rotation relative to the housing. |
| US11370527B2 |
Variable camber trim units, aircraft comprising the same, and associated methods of operation
A variable camber trim unit comprises a housing, an input gear, and an output gear. The input gear and the output gear are rotatably supported by the housing. The variable camber trim unit is selectively configurable to one of a coupled configuration or a decoupled configuration. When the variable camber trim unit is in the coupled configuration, rotation of the input gear relative to the housing causes rotation of the output gear relative to the housing. When the variable camber trim unit is in the decoupled configuration, rotation of the input gear relative to the housing does not cause rotation of the output gear, and the output gear is rotationally fixed relative to the housing. |
| US11370525B2 |
Wing assembly tension joint and method of assembly
A wing assembly is disclosed. The wing assembly includes a main structure having a first contact face and a first recess arranged to receive a portion of a tension bolt; and a modular edge having a second contact face and a second recess arranged to receive a portion of the tension bolt. The modular edge is pivotally mounted on the main structure for rotation between an installation position and an operational position in which the modular edge is aligned with the main structure to form at least part of an edge of the wing assembly. The wing assembly is arranged such that, when the modular edge is in the operational position, tension in a tension bolt received in the first and second recesses acts to press the first and second contact faces together, thereby forming a tension joint that resists pivoting of the modular edge relative to the main structure. |
| US11370518B2 |
Device for propelling a navigational seacraft, and navigational seacraft provided with such a device
The present invention concerns an outboard propulsion device for a navigational seacraft comprising a propulsion means (4), at least one engine (1) supplying torque to a drive shaft (20) extending out of the engine and driving a transmission shaft (3) intended to supply torque to the propulsion means, the drive shaft and the propulsion shaft being in a fixed relative orientation, and a transmission means (2) connected at the input to the drive shaft (20) in order to receive the engine torque and transmit it, in the form of modified torque, to the transmission shaft (3) to which it is connected at the output, and the transmission shaft (3) is a double universal joint shaft (30, 31) that extends in an inclined manner between the transmission means (2) and the propulsion means (4). |
| US11370516B2 |
Motorized rotating transducer mount
A transducer mount assembly includes a housing and a motor coupled to and disposed within the housing. An elongated rod extends from the housing and is operably coupled to the motor. The motor is configured to rotate the elongated rod about a longitudinal axis of the elongated rod in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. A controller is in communication with the motor and is configured to selectively direct the motor to rotate the elongated rod in the first direction and the second direction. A boat mount bracket is configured to couple the transducer mount assembly to portion of a boat. A transducer mount bracket is configured to couple a transducer to the elongated rod. |
| US11370515B2 |
Paddle
The present invention disclosed a paddle, which includes a blade and a pole that connects to the blade. The pole consists of a first rod and a second rod capable of entering and moving within; with one end of the second rod connected to the first rod and able to move simultaneously. Wherein, the material of the first rod within the pole is different from that of the pole, and the paddle is less likely to break instantaneously. |
| US11370513B2 |
Method of monitoring diving and a system for monitoring or planning a dive
The invention concerns a method, device and computer program product for monitoring or planning a dive of a diver. The method includes providing data on the composition of gases breathed by the diver during the dive, providing data on the depth or ambient pressure of the diver, and using a model to provide a safe ascent profile for the diver based on the data on the composition of gases and on the depth or ambient pressure. According to the invention, the method further comprising detecting, based on the data on the composition of gases, a gas composition change which may lead to a deep tissue isobaric counter diffusion situation, and the model comprising means for immediately temporally retarding the ascent profile if such gas composition change is detected. The invention can be used to mitigate the harmful effects of dangerous breathing gas changes during diving. |
| US11370511B2 |
Water ski fin
A water ski fin comprising a planar body and a plurality of chevrons. The planar body may have a top end, a convex leading edge, and a trailing edge. The mounting elements on the top end may mount the fin on a tail of a water ski. A bottom may connect the leading edge to the trailing edge. A plurality of chevrons may have alternating crests and troughs positioned in the trailing edge. |
| US11370510B2 |
Remotely controlled container lock, system and method
Method, container corner lock and system for fastening a first container corner casting of a first container and a corresponding second container corner casting of a second container. The first container is stacked on the second container. The container corner lock includes: a first protruding part; including a first locking for fixing the first protruding part into the first recess; a second protruding part, including a second locking for fixing the second protruding part into the second recess; an electric motor configured to block or unblock the movement of at least one of the locking means; a first wireless transceiver; a processing circuit configured to receive the signal from the wireless transceiver and generate a command for operating the electric motor and a second wireless transceiver or transponder with a shorter range than said first wireless transceiver. |
| US11370508B1 |
Control system for water sports boat with foil displacement system
A foil displacement system includes one or more foils that can be deployed and stowed. When deployed, each foil can exert downforce or uplift depending on its orientation. For example, each foil may be positioned to have an angle of attack that creates a downward force effectively transmitted to the hull to pull the hull deeper within the water to, for example, create a larger wake. Use of the foil displacement system can enhance or replace the use of a ballast tank system, can be integrated into a new boat or retrofitted to existing boats, can be electronically or manually positioned, can enhance activities such as wake surfing, wake boarding, water skiing or other similar or related water sports. |
| US11370507B2 |
Continuously variable reciprocating prime mover and vehicle comprising the same
The present invention disclose a continuously variable reciprocating prime mover. The feature of this continuously variable reciprocating prime mover is that the reciprocating rotatory motion of the legs is modified into the reciprocating linear flexion and extension of the legs, by which one leg is flexed while the other leg is stretching, the combined force of the legs can be multiplied by the force. After each linear motion stroke is completed, the reverse linear motion stroke is repeated, and the driving direction remains unchanged. At any moment of the full stroke of the reciprocating linear flexion and extension of the legs, both can generate 2 times of the instantaneous power equivalent to the maximum moment point of the circular rotation. |
| US11370498B1 |
Booster axle and system for coupling booster axle to a payload
A booster axle assembly includes a wheel axle, a suspension system coupled to the wheel axle, a booster frame supported by the suspension system, a main link coupled via a first hinged connection to a rear portion of the booster frame and extending from the first hinged connection in an upward and forward direction, a lock assembly coupled to a forward end of the main link via a second hinged connection, and a lockup frame (with a curved bottom portion that defines a cradle) coupled to a front end of the booster frame by a third hinged connection and coupled to the lock assembly by a fourth hinged connection and a fifth hinged connection. |
| US11370497B2 |
Vehicle having non-axial drive and stabilization system
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, in a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel. |
| US11370496B2 |
Programmable texture surfaces having artificial muscles
A programmable texture surface including one or more artificial muscles is provided. Each artificial muscle includes a housing having a first wall opposite a second wall and an electrode region adjacent an expandable fluid region. One or both of the first wall and the second wall include an interior tapered portion within the electrode region. A dielectric fluid is housed within the housing and an electrode pair is housed within the electrode region of the housing. The electrode pair includes a first electrode coupled to the first wall and a second electrode coupled to the second wall, such that at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is coupled to the interior tapered portion. The electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated state and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region. |
| US11370493B2 |
Vehicle body roof structure
A vehicle body roof includes: a plurality of assembly rails spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle and extending in a forward-backward direction; a first roof rail disposed between the assembly rails; the first roof rail extending in the lateral direction toward the assembly rails and detachably mounted to the assembly rails; and a second roof rail extending in a predetermined shape according to a type of vehicle body and detachably mounted at an end portion thereof to an end portion of each of the assembly rails. |
| US11370491B2 |
Chassis system
This disclosure is directed towards a chassis system and more particularly to a spindle cross member for the chassis system which is suitable for an articulated vehicle. At least one of the cross members of the chassis system is spindle cross member comprising a main member, having a middle section and tubular end sections. The middle section has an at least partially curved middle section wall which defines a cavity with an opening for receiving a head of a suspension frame of the chassis system. The tubular end sections are located at each end of the middle section located along a longitudinal axis of the spindle cross member. The spindle cross member further comprises means for pivotally attaching the head of the suspension frame to the middle section wall within the cavity. |
| US11370487B2 |
Steer/brake system
A steer/brake system for a vehicle (with wheels and/or tracks) is disclosed. The system may comprise a steering system with an operator control and braking system for each side of the vehicle with a master cylinder for the brake mechanism and an interface between the braking system and the operator control. Operation may provide a phase where the interface is at least partially engaged and force may be applied through the interface to the master cylinder to engage the brake mechanism to provide modulation for the operator control. A steering emulation system may comprise the interface and a compliant element configured to provide modulation for the operator control. The system may comprise a shared hydraulic system; the brake mechanism may comprise the steering brake mechanism and the service brake mechanism. |
| US11370483B2 |
Steer by wire system with dynamic braking and endstop cushioning for haptic feel
A haptic feedback mechanism for steering by wire system includes a motor. Electronic circuitry includes a node and switches for controlling the motor. A voltage sensor at the node and a motion sensor for the DC motor feed a motor control logic module that is operative to: determine if the voltage at the node is above a predetermined threshold; determine if the input motion is above a predetermined speed; and change the switches into an overcurrent protection mode if the voltage is above the predetermined threshold or the input motion is above the predetermined speed. In overcurrent protection mode, electrical power, generated by the input motion, passes through resistance and/or the motor to dissipate while maintaining haptic feedback. An endstop mechanism includes a position sensor coupled to the haptic feedback mechanism for detecting an angular position of the motor to increase feedback torque near an endstop of the motor. |
| US11370480B2 |
Hydraulic steering arrangement
A hydraulic steering arrangement (1) is described comprising a supply port arrangement (P, T) having a pressure port (P) and a tank port (T), a working port arrangement having two working ports (L, R), a main flow path (2) having a main orifice (A1), at least one further orifice (A2, A3, A4) downstream the main orifice (A1), and a measuring motor (3), the main flow path (2) being arranged between the pressure port (P) and the working port arrangement (L, R), a return flow path (4) arranged between the working port arrangement (L, R) and the tank port (T), an amplification flow path (6) having an amplification orifice (AU) and being arranged between the pressure port (P) and the working port arrangement (L, R), and an adjustable pressure source (9) connected to the pressure port (P) and having a load sensing port (18), wherein a main drain orifice (Amd) is connected between the main flow path (2) downstream the main orifice (A1) and the return flow path (4). It should be possible to operate such a steering arrangement with a dynamic flow. To this end a flow divider (19) connects the load sensing port (18) with the main flow path (2) downstream the main orifice (A1) and the amplification flow path (6) downstream the amplification orifice (AU). |
| US11370479B2 |
Apparatus for and method of compensating for steering error in advanced driving assistance system
Disclosed are an apparatus for and a method of compensating for a steering error in an advanced driving assistance system, and the apparatus includes a command steering angle correction module that corrects a command steering angle according to whether or not the command steering angle input from the advanced driving assistance system satisfies a preset error compensation condition; and a motor control unit that controls a motor of a motor-driven power steering system according to the command steering angle corrected by the command steering angle correction module. |
| US11370476B2 |
Drive device
A drive device includes a motor, a control board, a connector located between the motor and the control board in a predetermined direction, and a solder connecting a motor wire and the control board. The control board has a through-hole opening on an upper side and on a lower side. The connector includes a support portion that protrudes toward the control board such that a tip surface of the support portion is in contact with the lower side of the control board, a guide portion that has a guide hole through which the motor wire passes, the guide hole opening on a lower side and on an upper side. The upper side of the connector is spaced from the lower side of the control board in the predetermined direction. A fillet of the solder is formed on both the upper side and the lower side of the control board. |
| US11370468B2 |
Modular stroller platform
The present invention is a modular stroller platform for carrying multiple small children. The invention enables secure mounting of three seats or carriers in a compact arrangement, giving each child sufficient space without making the stroller unnecessarily difficult to move. Because of its modular design, other accessories, including a wagon body, may be mounted in place of the seats. |
| US11370463B2 |
Roof segments for the roof of a carriage body
The application relates to roof segments for constructing a roof of a carriage body for a rail vehicle for passenger transport, in particular for use in short-haul operation, such as underground and suburban trains, the rail vehicles or the train units formed by same must be accelerated and decelerated at short intervals. The roof segments are designed in the form of plates, shells or half-shells and consist of an outer wall and an inner wall at a distance to same. At least two roof segments are configured in such a way that the protruding region of the outer wall or inner wall of one roof segment is interlockingly, force-lockingly and/or integrally connected to the non-protruding region of the outer wall or inner wall of the neighbouring roof segment. The roof segments consist at least partially of a fibre-reinforced plastic composite. |
| US11370459B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system includes: an operation element configured to receive a driving operation by an occupant; a movement sensor configured to detect a movement of the operation element; a travel control unit configured to select a manual driving mode to control a steering device based on a signal from the movement sensor or an autonomous driving mode to control the steering device regardless of the signal from the movement sensor; a travel information acquiring unit configured to acquire travel information of a vehicle; a grip area setting unit configured to set at least one recommended grip area of the operation element based on the travel information of the vehicle; an indicator configured to turn on so as to illuminate the recommended grip area; and an indicator control unit configured to change a control mode of the indicator according to a driving mode selected by the travel control unit. |
| US11370456B2 |
System and method for providing customized recommendation service used for autonomous vehicle
Provided are a system and a method for providing service to recommend customized exercise used for autonomous vehicle. The system and method are configured to determine whether the user does the exercise safely and freely during autonomous control of the vehicle through the monitoring system in the autonomous vehicle and recommend the customized exercise used for the autonomous vehicle according to a situation of the user and the situation of the autonomous control and to determine whether the user does the exercise safely and freely during the autonomous control of the vehicle through the monitoring system in the autonomous vehicle and recommend the autonomous vehicle in which the user can do the recommended exercise according to the situation of the user and the situation of the autonomous control. |
| US11370455B2 |
Boarding-alighting position determination method, boarding-alighting position determination device, and boarding-alighting position determination system
A boarding-alighting position determination method determines a boarding position and an alighting position in a vehicle dispatch system that dispatches a vehicle in response to a vehicle dispatch request. A plurality of boarding position candidates and a plurality of alighting position candidates are calculated around a geographical point from which the vehicle dispatch request was transmitted. A vehicle position is detected when the vehicle dispatch request was transmitted. For each boarding position candidate, a travel route is calculated from the vehicle position at a time of the vehicle dispatch request to at least one of the alighting position candidates via the boarding position candidate. A travel time is calculated for the vehicle to travel the travel route calculated for each of the boarding position candidates. A selected boarding position is determined from among the boarding position candidates based on the traveling time for each boarding position candidate. |
| US11370453B2 |
Driving assistance method and driving assistance device
A controller performs: trajectory generation processing of generating a target travel trajectory in such a way that, when a distance between a turning position of an own vehicle and a parked vehicle satisfies a predetermined condition, the own vehicle passes beside the parked vehicle at a predetermined side position with a predetermined interval interposed between the parked vehicle and the own vehicle on one side of the parked vehicle and a turning end position in a case of turning at a position before a position of the parked vehicle or a turning start position in a case of turning after having passed beside the parked vehicle on the route coincides with the predetermined side position in a width direction of a road on which the parked vehicle is parked; and processing of performing travel control, based on the target travel trajectory. |
| US11370451B2 |
Information providing system and information providing method
A server includes a storage device that stores history information indicating a history of a state of a vehicle, and a controller that performs a process using the history information. The controller makes a first determination of whether or not a vehicle load exceeds a first load. For the vehicle for which it has been determined that the vehicle load is higher than the first load in the first determination, the controller makes a second determination of whether or not an environmental load is higher than a second load. When it is determined that the environmental load is higher than the second load in the second determination, the controller outputs an area change request requesting a change of the dispatch area of the vehicle to another dispatch area lower in the environmental load than a current dispatch area. |
| US11370449B2 |
Driver identification and identification systems and methods
An identification system in communication with a vehicle control system comprises a communication circuit configured to communicate with a remote server and at least one scanning apparatus configured to capture a biometric data. A controller is in communication with the communication circuit and the scanning apparatus. The controller is configured to receive a request for a security authorization, capture the biometric data with the scanning apparatus, and compare the biometric data to authentication data in an identification profile. Based on the comparison, the controller is further configured to authenticate a vehicle operator and communicate with a mobile device associated with the vehicle operator via the communication circuit. The communication with the mobile device is configured to limit or restrict operations of the mobile device. |
| US11370448B2 |
Vehicle control device and method based on user-requested driving force
A vehicle control device is equipped with a travel control unit which, in the case that a user-requested driving force exceeds a system-required driving force in a state in which a user is not in contact with an operating element, performs a travel control on the basis of a limited driving force obtained by applying a limit to the user-requested driving force, whereas in the case that the user-requested driving force exceeds the system-required driving force in a state in which the user is in contact with the operating element, performs the travel control on the basis of the user-requested driving force without applying the limit to the user-requested driving force. |
| US11370444B2 |
Vehicle control device, terminal device and vehicle control system
A vehicle control device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires road surface condition information indicative of a road surface condition determined on the basis of sound data obtained by performing sound source separation with respect to a sound acquired by a microphone array, a storage unit in which there is stored control content in accordance with the road surface condition, and a control unit which controls a drive unit provided on a vehicle, on the basis of the control content in accordance with the road surface condition indicated by the road surface condition information. |
| US11370439B2 |
Vehicle travel control device, and vehicle travel control system
Provided and disclosed herein is a vehicle travel control device capable of improving fuel consumption performance of a host vehicle by, in response to receiving vehicle information indicating a deceleration cause has occurred ahead of the host vehicle, rapidly stopping or suppressing the generation of a driving force by the host vehicle. |
| US11370437B2 |
Vehicle control device and vehicle control method
A vehicle control device includes: a stop position determination portion configured to determine a stop position at which a vehicle is stopped for a user to get in the vehicle or get off the vehicle so that a space for the user to get in or get off the vehicle is secured around a door of the vehicle, the door being used by the user when the user gets in or gets off the vehicle; and a driving controlling portion configured to perform an automatic driving control on the vehicle so that the vehicle stops at the stop position. |
| US11370435B2 |
Connected and automated vehicles, driving systems, and control logic for info-rich eco-autonomous driving
A method for controlling automated driving operations of a vehicle includes determining vehicle origin and destination data, and generating a graphical representation of a road network with multiple candidate routes between the vehicle's origin and destination. Road-level data, including speed, turn angle, and/or gradient data, is received for each candidate route, and respective total energy uses are estimated for the vehicle to traverse across the candidate routes. Multiple candidate driving strategies, each having respective speed and acceleration profiles, are determined for the candidate route with the lowest estimated total energy use. An optimal candidate driving strategy is selected through a cost evaluation of the associated speed and acceleration profiles and forward movement simulations of the vehicle over a prediction horizon. Command signals are transmitted to the vehicle's steering and/or powertrain systems to execute control operations based on the optimal driving strategy and the candidate route with the lowest energy use. |
| US11370432B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus includes an electric control unit that performs a preceding vehicle trailing control which makes an own vehicle trail a preceding vehicle as an adaptive cruise control, and performs a first brake control which automatically applies a first braking control to the own vehicle when a time-to-collision to a target object is less than a first threshold. In a case where a performing condition for the first brake control has been determined to be satisfied during a performance of the adaptive cruise control, the electric control unit continues performing the adaptive cruise control without performing the first brake control when a deceleration control by the adaptive cruise control is being performed, whereas stops performing the adaptive cruise control when the deceleration control by the adaptive cruise control is not being performed. |
| US11370429B2 |
Distance control for a vehicle with trailer
The present invention refers to a method for controlling a distance of a vehicle (10) to a closest preceding vehicle (60), whereby the vehicle (10) has a trailer (12) connected thereto, comprising the steps of determining a velocity of the vehicle (10), detecting a closest preceding vehicle (60), determining a distance (62) to the closest preceding vehicle (60), and determining a safe distance based on the velocity of the vehicle (10) and the distance (62) to the closest preceding vehicle (60), wherein the method further comprises determining an extra safe distance based on at least one characteristic of the trailer (12), and performing a control of the distance (62) to the closest preceding vehicle (60) to stay above the safe distance plus the extra safe distance. The present invention also refers to a driving assistance system (14) for a vehicle (10), which is adapted to perform the above method. The present invention further refers to a vehicle (10) with an above driving assistance system (14). |
| US11370427B2 |
Driver assistance apparatus and method for operating the same
The present disclosure relates to a driver assistance apparatus and a method for operating the same. The driver assistance apparatus includes a navigation device that provides a guide route and road information, a detector that measures information regarding surroundings of a vehicle, and a processor that performs a deceleration control for entrance to an exit ramp, based on the information obtained through the navigation device and the detector. |
| US11370424B1 |
Relevant object detection
A tool for providing vehicle perception system metrics associated with objects that are relevant to the vehicle is discussed herein. The tool may be configured with criteria for relevance. The criteria may include a region of interest proximate the vehicle, an object classification, an object characteristic and/or a sensor type. The tool may receive sensor data captured by a sensor of the vehicle and may be configured to identify relevant objects based on the criteria. The tool may filter and/or determine perception system metrics associated with the relevant objects. In some examples, the tool may identify the relevant objects and may cause the vehicle to be controlled based on the determination of object relevance. |
| US11370420B2 |
Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, and storage medium
A vehicle control device comprising a processor configured to recognize a surrounding environment of a vehicle and perform driving control according to speed control and steering control of the vehicle on the basis of a recognition result of the recognizer. The processor is configured to recognize a physical object present on a route of the vehicle on the basis of an image representing a space in a traveling direction of the vehicle and determine whether or not the physical object is a specific obstacle that hinders traveling in a lane where the vehicle is currently traveling. The processor is further configured to start a lane change execution possibility determination before determining whether the specific obstacle hinders travel or simultaneously with a start of the determining in a case where the physical object and the vehicle is allowed to make the lane change. |
| US11370418B2 |
Parking assist system and parking assist device
A parking assist system includes a server device and a parking assist device provided in a host vehicle to communicate with the server device. The server device comprises a server storage portion that is configured to store parking lot information acquired when a second vehicle different from the host vehicle is parked in a parking section of a parking lot. The parking assist device includes a parking lot information receiver configured to receive the parking lot information from the server device, and a parking assist controller configured to control the host vehicle based on the obtained parking lot information to park the host vehicle in the parking section of the parking lot. |
| US11370417B2 |
Remote parking device and remote parking method
In a remote parking device, a remote control receiver receives remote operation signals including remote parking commands of a subject vehicle from a plurality of remote controllers. A sensor information receiver receives sensor information including surrounding information obtained in a surrounding information sensor in the subject vehicle and vehicle information obtained in a vehicle information sensor in the subject vehicle. When the plurality of remote operation signals including the remote parking commands are received at the same time, a priority determination part determines priority of each of the plurality of remote parking commands included in the plurality of remote operation signals based on information obtained from the plurality of remote operation signals. A remote parking controller controls a remote parking of the subject vehicle based on the remote parking command having highest priority and the sensor information. |
| US11370416B2 |
Vehicle control system, vehicle control method, and storage medium
A vehicle control system includes a recognizer that recognizes a peripheral situation of a vehicle, a driving controller that automatically performs speed control and steering control of the vehicle on the basis of a recognition result of the recognizer, and a determiner that determines whether a predetermined condition indicating that automated parking is not adequate is satisfied when a user exits the vehicle. The driving controller causes the vehicle to start to travel from a stop state and stop at a parking lot in a case where it is determined by the determiner that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and causes the vehicle not to start to travel from a stop state and stop at a parking lot in a case where it is determined by the determiner that the predetermined condition is satisfied. |
| US11370415B2 |
Systems and methods for adaptive user input boundary support for remote vehicle motion commands
Systems and methods are provided herein for adaptive user input boundary support for remote vehicle motion commands. The systems and methods described herein may be used to allow more flexibility in continuous inputs provided to trigger commands to a vehicle to perform an autonomous function, such as Remote Park Assist (RePA). The systems and methods may allow RePA to continue even if the continuous input is not provided in the form of a perfect circle or if the continuous input drifts gradually over time. |
| US11370414B2 |
Vehicle attitude control apparatus
A vehicle attitude control apparatus is provided in which an active suspension device of each wheel has a mass body arranged between a sprung mass and an unsprung mass of a vehicle, and upper and lower actuators each configured to generate an actively generated force acting on the sprung and unsprung masses, respectively, by applying urging forces to the masses, and a control unit calculates a target braking/driving force of each braking/driving device for achieving target motion state quantities of the vehicle, target actively generated forces of the upper and lower actuators, and controls a braking/driving device and the upper and lower actuators, so that the target braking/driving force and the target actively generated forces of the upper and lower actuators are achieved. |
| US11370412B2 |
Power unit for vehicle and vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle including an engine includes an electric motor, an electricity storage device, and a motor controller. The electric motor is coupled to the engine and generates motor power. The electricity storage device is coupled to the electric motor through a power supply cable. The motor controller causes execution of an assistance mode. The assistance mode includes controlling the electric motor to a powering state to transmit the motor power to the engine in operation. The motor controller permits the execution of the assistance mode on the condition that a rotation speed of the electric motor is lower than a threshold. The motor controller prohibits the execution of the assistance mode on the condition that the rotation speed of the electric motor is higher than the threshold. |
| US11370410B2 |
Control device for hybrid vehicle
When a travel mode in which an engine is not used as a drive power source for travel is switched to a travel mode in which the engine is used as a drive power source for travel in response to an acceleration request from a driver, it is determined whether an assist torque which is able to be output from a second rotary machine is sufficient for a required assist torque for compensating for an output shortage of the engine due to a supercharging response delay in a supercharger. When it is determined that the assist torque is not sufficient for the required assist torque, an engine rotation speed is increased to a predetermined target rotation speed by an MG1 torque of a first rotary machine. |
| US11370408B2 |
Control apparatus
A control apparatus is used with a vehicle including an engine, a storage battery, and an electrical load. The control apparatus works as an automatic engine stop and restart system and calculates a SOC lower limit that is a minimum value of state of charge (SOC) of the battery required to continue to stop the engine in an idle stop mode. The control apparatus also calculates an amount of electric power expected to be consumed by the electrical load during the idle stop mode and determines an idle stop enable SOC at which the idle stop mode is entered and which is selected to be the sum of the SOC lower limit and a SOC of the battery which at least compensates for the consumed amount of electric power. This ensures chances to stop the engine in the idle stop mode and improves fuel economy. |
| US11370405B2 |
System, controller and method for air charging
Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for an air charging system controller for an air braked vehicle are disclosed. The air charging system controller comprises an input for receiving conditions of the vehicle, an output for controlling a compressor in a normal mode and in a high demand mode and control logic. The control logic determines whether the vehicle meets a predetermined condition and controls the compressor in the high demand mode in response to the vehicle meeting the predetermined condition. |
| US11370404B2 |
Electronically controllable braking system having two levels of redundancy
An electronically controllable braking system for a commercial vehicle is provided, including a service brake system having a front axle brake circuit with a front axle modulator, a rear axle brake circuit, and a central control module. The central control module is configured to implement a braking specification via the front axle brake circuit and the rear axle brake circuit. A parking brake module that is configured, in the event of a defect in the central control module, to process the braking requirement and to output a rear axle redundancy brake pressure to spring-brake parts for the redundant implementation of the braking specification. It is further provided that the front axle modulator is configured to process the braking specification and to output a front axle redundancy brake pressure to the front axle brakes for the further redundant implementation of the braking specification. |
| US11370403B2 |
Unit having at least one piston with an associated piston spring
An apparatus having a housing, a cavity which is disposed in the housing and which at least in regions is configured as a bore in which at least one piston and one piston spring associated with the piston are received, wherein the piston spring in the bore when activating the piston in the operation of the apparatus is compressed by the piston. The piston spring is configured from a magnetic or magnetizable material, the piston is configured from a non-magnetic material, and an assembly unit which comprises the piston having the piston spring is provided, and in which the piston spring is held on the piston by a magnetic field. |
| US11370398B2 |
Mover and method for controlling the mover
Disclosed herein is a mover including a plurality of wheels, a body, and a friction braking mechanism. The body has a bottom surface. The body is supported by the plurality of wheels with the bottom surface facing a traveling surface, and travels on the traveling surface by turning the plurality of wheels. The friction braking mechanism applies a brake on the body with at least a portion of the bottom surface or at least a portion of a movable body brought into contact with the traveling surface by switching, while the body is traveling, a state of the movable body from a first state into a second state. The second state is a state where the movable body protrudes from the bottom surface to a different height from in the first state. |
| US11370397B2 |
Wheel cleaning device and a method for cleaning wheels
A wheel cleaning device (10) for cleaning vehicle wheels (12) having a rim and a tyre mounted on said rim is disclosed. The cleaning device (10) comprising a wheel cleaning zone (15) and a wheel conveying system (20) for conveying the wheels (12) to and from the wheel cleaning zone (15). The wheel conveying system comprises at least one vertically displaceable wheel engaging element (21, 22), and a wheel conveyor (20) extending at least partially in a horizontal direction, wherein the wheel conveying system is arranged for conveying wheels (12) individually, in consecutive order and in a lying position from a stack (14) of wheels (12) to the wheel cleaning zone (15) at least partially in the horizontal direction and then from the wheel cleaning zone (15) at least partially in the horizontal direction to output a stack (14) of cleaned wheels (12). |
| US11370395B2 |
Adhering substance removing device
An adhering substance removing device is configured to remove adhering substances on an exterior member of a vehicle body. The device includes a vibration generator and a vibration transmitting member. The vibration generator is configured to generate vibrations. The vibration transmitting member includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface faces the exterior member. The second surface is inclined with an acute angle relative to the first surface. The vibration generator is mounted on the second surface. The vibration transmitting member is softer than the exterior member. The vibration transmitting member is configured to generate surface waves that advance in a predetermined direction in the exterior member. |
| US11370393B2 |
Wiper device
A wiper device including a wiper member that includes a wiper arm to which a wiper blade is coupled, a base end portion of the wiper arm being supported by a support section provided at a vehicle, and the wiper member being configured to of undergo displacement relative to the vehicle, a drive wheel that is rotatably supported by the wiper member at a position of the wiper member which is separated from the support section, and that rolls across a running face provided at the vehicle so as to displace the wiper member relative to the vehicle, and a motor that is supported by the wiper member so as to undergo displacement together with the wiper member, and that drives rotation of the drive wheel. |
| US11370392B2 |
Authentication PIN collision prevention for autonomous vehicles
A vehicle ridesharing system includes a user interface used to interact with rideshare passengers. The interface matches a selected user identifier with a PIN index and sends the PIN index to a vehicle body control module (BCM) of the vehicle through an unsecure communication channel. The BCM uses the PIN index to select a salt value and a nonce associated with a unique user associated with the PIN index, and sends a salt and a nonce back to the interface through the unsecure channel. The user enters a PIN value into the interface to authenticate their identity for the rideshare service. The interface generates a first hash result by hashing the PIN value with the salt and the nonce received from the BCM, and sends the hashed result back to the BCM for authentication. |
| US11370388B2 |
Dual-web retractor arrangement
A dual-web retractor includes a frame having spaced-apart sidewalls, a spool rotatably mounted between the sidewalls, a pair of engagement members configured to be releasably engaged to one another, and a single web having opposite ends each coupled to a different one of the pair of engagement members and a portion of the single web between the opposite ends affixed to the spool to define a first web section extending from one end of the frame between the spool and one of the pair of engagement members and a second web section extending from an opposite end of the frame between the spool and the other of the pair of engagement members. Rotation of the spool in a web take up direction alternatingly wraps the web sections onto the spool and rotation of the spool in a web pay out direction alternatingly unwraps the web sections from the spool. |
| US11370387B2 |
Emergency safety seat belt pin release device
A Seat Belt Release device for vehicles that is a backup and redundant release. It doubles the chance of release from a seatbelt system in an emergency situation. The release device includes an alert tab on a pull ring that is configured and holds the standard receiver with an extension strap. The receiver engages the tongue of a seat belt and subsequently the electrical switch that deactivates the no-seat-belt warning buzzer. The system provides a secondary backup to the traditional push only release and enables a person in an emergency to pull a pin and quickly release the safety seat belt to allow a driver or passengers to exit the vehicle and save lives. |
| US11370384B2 |
Cool burning gas generant compositions with liquid combustion products
Cool burning gas generant compositions for an automotive inflatable restraint system are provided that include a bismuth-containing compound selected from the group consisting of: bismuth citrate, bismuth subsalicylate, bismuth hydroxide, copper bismuth hydroxy nitrate, bismuth subcarbonate, bismuth suboxalate, and combinations thereof. The gas generant comprises at least one copper-containing component. The gas generant includes at least one oxidizer, fuel, and optional coolant. The maximum flame temperature at combustion (Tc) of less than or equal to about 1700K (1,427° C.). The cool burning gas generant composition generates liquid phase combustion products making it suitable for use in a filterless inflatable restraint system. Copper and bismuth present in the cool burning gas generant composition react to form an alloy having a melting point at or near the maximum flame temperature at combustion (Tc). |
| US11370379B2 |
Mounting element for vehicle-side assembly of an airbag module
A mounting element (1) for vehicle-side assembly of an airbag module (100) is suggested with at least one mounting plate (3) adapted to be mounted on the vehicle side which in its plate plane (E) can be non-rotatably coupled to an airbag (2), wherein the mounting plate (3) includes an extension (4) through which the mounting element (1) can be fixed, perpendicularly to the plate plane (E), non-rotatably to the airbag (2) or to a retaining element (9) maintaining the latter in its folded state. Furthermore, an airbag module (100) is suggested with an airbag (2), an inflator for providing inflating gas for the airbag (2) and at least one mounting element (1) according to the invention. Furthermore, a vehicle occupant restraint system is suggested comprising the airbag module (100) as well as comprising at least one sensor unit for detecting circumstances which trigger a case of activation of the inflator and comprising an electronic computing unit for defining the case of activation based on the circumstances detected by the sensor unit. |
| US11370377B2 |
Vehicle steering wheel and steering wheel assembly having a vehicle steering wheel of this kind
The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel (10) having a steering wheel axis (A) about which the vehicle steering wheel (10) can be rotated in the installed state, a steering wheel carcass (12) which has a hub section (14) in the region of the steering wheel axis (A), and a separate latching peg (18) for latching with an airbag module (20), which extends in the axial direction (22) and can be mounted on the steering wheel carcass (12), wherein the hub section (14) of the steering wheel carcass (12) has a rigid carcass hook (24) for latching with the airbag module (20), which extends in the axial direction (22), wherein the latching peg (18) adjoins the carcass hook (24) and partially surrounds same in the circumferential direction. The invention also relates to a steering wheel assembly having a vehicle steering wheel (10) of this kind. |
| US11370376B2 |
Deployable seat armrest
A seat includes a seatback and an armrest supported by the seatback. The armrest is rotatable relative to the seatback to a deployed position. A swing bar is supported by the armrest and is rotatable relative to the armrest to a downward position. The swing bar in the downward position is elongated downwardly from the armrest. A drive belt is indexed with the armrest and the swing bar to rotate the swing bar to the downward position when the armrests rotates to the deployed position. |
| US11370374B2 |
Schedule-based power management system
Methods and systems for managing a supply of power to a communications system in a vehicle. A power management system obtains at least one of schedule information for a party associated with the vehicle or historical data for the communications system is obtained. The power management system controls the supply of power from a power source to the communication system when the vehicle is turned off based on the at least one of the schedule information or the historical data. |
| US11370371B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes a vehicle interior, a battery provided below the vehicle interior with a floor panel in between, a front room provided in front of the vehicle interior with a dashboard in between, a charging port disposed in the front room, and a junction box which electrically connects a first power line extending from the charging port and a second power line extending from a power line connection portion of the battery. The junction box is disposed on a virtual line connecting the charging port and the power line connection portion in a side view. |
| US11370365B2 |
Vehicle glazing panel comprising a baseplate for fixing accessories having a metal part and baseplate for fixing accessories
A vehicle glazing panel includes a glazed element and a baseplate for the reversible attachment of an internal accessory, such as an internal rearview mirror or an internal display screen, to the glazed element, the baseplate being based on plastics material and having a body, an external face located opposite the internal face of the glazed element, an internal face and a housing for the fixing of a further accessory opposite the internal face of the glazed element, such as a sensor, wherein the baseplate further includes a metal part which has a recessed part located inside the body of the baseplate, an external protruding part which protrudes further to the exterior than the external face of the baseplate and in the direction of the internal face of the glazed element, and an internal protruding part which protrudes further to the interior than the internal face of the baseplate. |
| US11370364B2 |
Display screen mounting assembly
A vehicle display screen mounting assembly includes an instrument panel and a display screen coupled to a casing. The casing includes a protrusion extending from a back surface of the casing towards the instrument panel. A bushing is positioned within a receiving channel defined by the protrusion. An attachment feature is coupled to the protrusion of the casing and is coupled to the instrumental panel via a bracket. |
| US11370362B2 |
Vehicle storage device
A protrusion is formed on a facing surface which is integral with a shaft of a hinge mechanism. The protrusion has a tip that is in contact with an end surface of the engagement portion when the first member and the second member swing relative to each other, so that displacement of the second member along the lengthwise direction of the shaft is restricted. A state immediately after the engagement portion is engaged with the shaft is referred to as an initial engagement state. In the initial engagement state, the protrusion is situated at a position beyond a center of the shaft when viewed in a direction of engaging the engagement portion with the shaft, and the end surface of the engagement portion is separated from the tip of the protrusion. |
| US11370353B2 |
Wireless doorsill plate with changeable display information and power-saving mechanism
A wireless doorsill plate with changeable display information and power-saving mechanism includes a baseplate, a battery module, a radio frequency module, a display module and an energy-saving module. A circuit board is provided on the baseplate, the battery module is disposed on the baseplate and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the battery module is used to generate an electric power. The radio frequency module is disposed on the circuit board and used to receive an activation signal to generate a wireless signal. The display module is assembled on the circuit board and has a backlight unit connected to the battery module. The energy-saving module is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the battery module. According to the wireless signal the energy-saving module reduces the electric power generated by the battery module in order to turn on the backlight unit. |
| US11370351B2 |
Aiming adjustment method for vehicle headlamp, aiming adjustment mechanism for vehicle headlamp and vehicle headlamp
There is provided an aiming adjustment method for a vehicle headlamp which performs aiming adjustment based on a reference point on a light-dark boundary of a light distribution pattern, the method includes setting, as the reference point, an intersection between a vertical light-dark boundary of a part of multi-divided light distribution patterns which are to be synthesized to form a high-beam light distribution pattern and a horizontal light-dark boundary of a low-beam light distribution pattern. |
| US11370344B2 |
Tilting truck bed and dump truck
A tilting truck bed includes a bed body configured to load materials, lifting supports, shock absorber supports and a shock-absorbing pad assembly. The bed body includes a first bottom plate, a front plate, a tail plate, a left side plate, and a right side plate that are welded to upper edges of the first bottom plate. The lifting supports are symmetrically mounted on the tail plate and hinged to the frame to realize the tipping of the bed body. The shock absorber supports are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the front part of the first bottom plate, wherein the shock absorber support includes a shock absorber support main body and a gap adjusting device. |
| US11370342B2 |
Holding apparatus
An apparatus for a vehicle having a carriage and a rotatable insert configured to be moved between a stowed position and an open position in the carriage. The carriage is configured to be mounted within a side-ledge and includes a first carriage panel having a first slot and a second slot. The first slot has an arcuate curve thereto and the second slot is linear. The rotatable insert includes a first insert panel and a compartment. The first insert panel includes first and second protrusions extending therefrom that are configured to respectively engage the first and second slots such that, as the rotatable insert is moved to the open position, the first and second protrusions travel respectively up the first and second slots. The compartment that is hidden when in the stowed position and can carry at least one item when in the open position. |
| US11370341B2 |
Vehicle seating assembly having lower leg support and suspension assembly
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat and a lower leg support. The seat includes a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are opposite to one another. The lower leg support is coupled to the seat at the second end and is movable relative to the seat between a retracted position and an extended position. A suspension assembly is coupled to the lower leg support. The suspension assembly includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. The first end of the suspension assembly is coupled to a portion of the seat. The second end of the suspension assembly is coupled proximate to a distal end of the lower leg support. A distance between an interior surface of the intermediate portion and an adjacent surface of each of the seat and the lower leg support may vary based on lower leg support position. |
| US11370339B2 |
Vehicle console with modular accessories
A removable console for use in a row of vehicle seating includes a base and receptacles formed along the base. One of a plurality of interchangeable and accessory modules can be attached to the console base in each receptacle and optionally powered by the console base when installed. A latch holds each installed accessory module in the respective receptacle. Each latch can include electrical contacts to power an installed module. |
| US11370333B2 |
Vehicle access system
The embodiments described and claimed herein are improved vehicle access systems. In particular, one embodiment includes three compact, motorized mechanisms for pivoting a passenger seat toward a door opening, extending the passenger seat outside the door opening, lowering the passenger seat, and tilting the passenger seat to help the passenger stand. The first mechanism concurrently pivots the passenger seat and moves it sideways during the pivoting operation so that it is aligned with the door opening. The second mechanism extends the passenger seat outside the door opening. The third mechanism lowers the seat. |
| US11370332B2 |
Latch mechanism for seat assembly
A latch mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a latch, a plate and a second cam. The latch is movable between a first position in which the latch is engaged with a striker and a second position in which the latch is disengaged from the striker. The plate defines an arcuate slot. The second cam is coupled to the plate and includes a body and a protrusion extending outwardly from the body. The protrusion is received in the arcuate slot and is configured to traverse the arcuate slot when the latch is in the first position. |
| US11370331B2 |
Vehicle seat backrest, vehicle seat comprising such a backrest, and method for manufacturing such a seat backrest
A method for manufacturing a vehicle seat backrest comprises the steps of: providing first and second uprights of a backrest frame and a support member of an upper backrest adjustment device; positioning the first upright partly facing a first side face of the support member and the second upright partly facing a second side face of the support member; moving the first upright relative to the second upright along a transverse direction of the support member, in order to sandwich the support member such that the support member of the upper backrest adjustment device is mounted on the first and second uprights of the backrest frame so as to pivot about a transverse axis. |
| US11370330B2 |
Vehicle seat with morphing portions
A vehicle seat can be configured to selectively provide support to a vehicle occupant in conditions when lateral acceleration is experienced. An actuator can be located within the vehicle seat. When activated, the actuator cause a portion of the seat to morph into an activated configuration. The actuator can be activated based on vehicle speed, steering angle, and/or lateral acceleration. The actuator can include end members connected by a shape memory material connecting member. Actuator blocks with sliding surfaces can be located between the end members. The actuator can be configured such that, in response to an activation input, the shape memory material connecting member contracts, which draws the end members toward each other and causes corresponding sliding surfaces of the plurality of actuator blocks to engage and slide relative to each other. In this way, the actuator morphs into an activated configuration in which its overall height increases. |
| US11370329B2 |
Control apparatus of vehicle seat
A control apparatus of a vehicle seat includes: at least one actuator configured to adjust at least one of a reclining angle or a position of the vehicle seat in a seat front-rear direction; and a control unit configured to determine whether a road divider is provided on a road where the vehicle is traveling and perform, when determining that no road divider is provided, at least any one of controlling the actuator not to incline the seat back rearward at an angle more than a predetermined angle, controlling the actuator not to position the vehicle seat at a position more rearward than a predetermined position, outputting a warning signal when the seat hack is inclined rearward at an angle more than the predetermined angle, and outputting a warning signal when the vehicle seat is positioned at a position more rearward than the predetermined position. |
| US11370324B2 |
Fuse and contactor management for an electric mobile application
A system includes a vehicle including a motive electrical power path; a power distribution unit including: a current protection circuit disposed in the motive electrical power path, the current protection circuit including a fuse and a contactor in a series arrangement with the fuse; a high voltage power input coupling including a first electrical interface for a high voltage power source; and a high voltage power output coupling including a second electrical interface for a motive power load, where the current protection circuit electrically couples the high voltage power input coupling to the high voltage power output coupling. |
| US11370320B2 |
Electronic control device for in-vehicle use
An electronic control device including a first power supply path that supplies power from a battery for in-vehicle use through an electric power supply terminal, to a load; a first disconnecting part in the first power supply path and performs connection/cutoff of the first power supply path; a second power supply path that supplies power from the battery for in-vehicle use, to a control part that controls the first disconnecting part, through a control power supply terminal and a power supply IC; a third power supply path that supplies power from the control power supply terminal, to a connecting point between the first disconnecting part and the load in the first power supply path from a point between the control power supply terminal and the power supply IC in the second power supply path; a second disconnecting part that is provided in the third power supply path and performs connection/cutoff of the third power supply path; and a detecting part that detects a voltage in the first power supply path. |
| US11370316B2 |
Contact device and rapid charging system
A contact device for a fast charging system for electrically driven vehicles includes a charging contact device disposable on a vehicle floor, the contact device having a contact unit carrier with contact units electrically connectable to a respective charging contact of the charging contact device to form a contact pair, the contact device or the charging contact device including a positioning device, the contact units positionable relative to the charging contacts by the positioning device to form an electrically conductive connection between the vehicle and a stationary charging station, the contact device being disposable on a ground below the vehicle, the contact device having a base frame attachable to the ground, the contact unit carrier being inserted into the base frame, the contact unit carrier being made of a dielectric material, the contact units each having a contact element moveable relative to the contact unit carrier. |
| US11370311B2 |
Electrical energy system with fuel-cells
An electrical energy system containing fuel-cells and a method for operating an electrical energy system for a motor vehicle are disclosed. The electrical energy system includes, for example: at least one fuel-cell; at least one HV battery; a diode arranged between the at least one fuel-cell and the at least one HV battery, which diode allows current flow only in a direction from the at least one fuel-cell to the at least one HV battery; a switching element configured to reversibly disconnect or close a circuit between the at least one fuel-cell and the at least one HV battery; a control unit configured to control the switching element; and an inductor arranged between the at least one fuel-cell and the at least one HV battery and connected in series with the switching element. |
| US11370307B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling an electric motor
A method for controlling an electric motor is described herein. The method includes setting a current limit, a speed limit and a torque limit. The method also includes sensing a DC link current, comparing the sensed DC link current with the current limit and adjusting the torque limit based on the comparison with the current limit to provide an adjusted torque limit. The method also includes sensing the speed of the electric motor, comparing the speed with the speed limit and further adjusting the adjusted torque limit based on the comparison with the speed limit. |
| US11370306B2 |
Electrically driven underground vehicle, in particular a mobile loader
An electrically driven, movable underground vehicle and a method for operating the same, includes a chassis with at least two driven drive wheels, an electrical trailing cable for connection to an electrical supply network, an electric drive motor, which is electrically connected to the trailing cable, for driving the drive wheels, and an energy storage unit. The vehicle further includes an auxiliary drive motor with a subsequent hydraulic fluid transmission, a switchgear assembly and a processor for controlling the supply of the electric drive motor and the electric auxiliary drive motor with electrical energy. The drive motor directly drives the drive wheels while bypassing the hydraulic fluid transmission. Also, the energy provided by the energy storage unit is sufficient for driving the drive wheels and for temporarily moving the load-haul-dump machine independently of the supply network. |
| US11370305B2 |
Movable power coupling and a robot with movable power coupling
An apparatus comprises a first induction section comprising a first core and a first coil on the first core. A second induction section comprises a second core and a second coil on the second core. The first core comprises rail extensions, where at least two of the rail extensions extend from opposite ends of the first core. The second core comprises shoe portions located at respective ones of the rail extensions, where a gap is provided between each of the rail extensions and respective ones of the shoe portion. The second induction section is configured to move relative to the first induction section in a path along the extensions. The first induction section is configured to induce current in the second induction section, including when the second core moves relative to the first core along the extensions, to provide a contactless induction coupling between the first induction section and the second induction section. |
| US11370299B2 |
Power transmission device
A power transmission device include: a differential having three rotational elements; and a connection switching device that selectively switches a connection relationship among an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, and the three rotational elements. Further, the connection switching device selectively fixes any one rotational element to a fixing member, the second power source is coupled to rotational elements other than the rotational element fixed to the fixing member, the differential can be switched between modes including a first mode where any one rotational element among the three rotational elements is coupled to the input shaft, one of the remaining rotational elements is fixed to the fixing member, and the other is coupled to the first output shaft, and a second mode where the three rotational elements are respectively coupled to the second power source, the first output shaft, and the second output shaft. |
| US11370293B2 |
Electrical drive unit for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle
An electric drive unit for a motor vehicle includes an electrical machine having a stator and a rotor. An inverter having a first switch unit energizes a first phase system (U, V, W) of the stator. A transmission is connected to the rotor for torque transmission. A lubricant circuit lubricates the transmission and/or cools the rotor. A first cooling circuit cools the first switch unit. A lubricant-coolant heat exchanger thermally couples the first coolant circuit and the lubricant circuit. A control device provides a dissipation-increasing operating mode for the first switch unit in order to increase a dissipation heating a coolant of the first coolant circuit. The lubricant-coolant heat exchanger transfers heat from the heated coolant to the lubricant circuit in order to reduce a viscosity of a lubricant. |
| US11370292B2 |
Tractor unit with on-board regenerative braking energy storage for stopover HVAC operation without engine idle
A through the road (TTR) hybridization strategy is proposed to facilitate introduction of hybrid electric vehicle technology in a significant portion of current and expected trucking fleets. In some cases, the technologies can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle (e.g., a trailer, a tractor-trailer configuration, etc.). In some cases, the technologies can be built into new vehicles. In some cases, one vehicle may be built or retrofitted to operate in tandem with another and provide the hybridization benefits contemplated herein. By supplementing motive forces delivered through a primary drivetrain and fuel-fed engine with supplemental torque delivered at one or more electrically-powered drive axles, improvements in overall fuel efficiency and performance may be delivered, typically without significant redesign of existing components and systems that have been proven in the trucking industry. |
| US11370290B2 |
Friction clutch for a motor vehicle powertrain, powertrain unit, transmission unit, and powertrain
A friction clutch includes a reference plane aligned perpendicular to a rotational axis, a first clutch component, and a second clutch component. The first clutch component has a first friction element, a first support part that receives the first friction element, a leaf spring unit including a leaf spring that rotationally fixes the second support part to the first support part. The second clutch component has a second friction element. The first friction element lies against the second friction element in a frictionally locking manner in a closed position, and is axially spaced from the second friction element in an open position. The leaf spring is designed and positioned relative to the reference plane in a set angle in the closed position such that an additional axial force is applied to the first friction element and the second friction element in a drive rotational direction of the first clutch component. |
| US11370287B2 |
Vehicle body substructure
This vehicle body substructure includes side sill load transmitting members that are provided inside each of side sills, a floor cross-member that is provided on one of an upper surface and a lower surface of a floor panel laid between the side sills and has extending portions extending toward upper portions of the side sill load transmitting members, an underfloor mounting component that is provided below the floor panel and includes an underfloor cross-member, underfloor frames that are attached to lower portions of the underfloor mounting component and the side sills, and underfloor load transmitting members that are provided in the underfloor frames and face the underfloor cross-member. The underfloor load transmitting member has an upper half portion which faces a lower portion of the side sill load transmitting members, and a lower half portion which is fixed to a part of each of the underfloor frames attached to a lower portion of each of the side sills. |
| US11370286B2 |
System for vehicle noise and vibration reduction
A drive module for an electric vehicle having noise, vibration, and harshness counter measures. The drive module includes multiple covers and mass dampeners in order to detune vibration and noise from the cabin of the vehicle. |
| US11370282B2 |
Guide and sunshade assembly provided therewith
A guide is presented intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having opposed longitudinal edges and two opposed longitudinal guides each comprising at least two spaced guide legs for defining there between a guide channel for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. The guides and longitudinal edges are provided with cooperating guide locking members and edge locking members for preventing the longitudinal edges of the sunscreen from moving out of the guide channels. The guide locking members are defined on separate parts engaging the guides. |
| US11370280B1 |
Closure panel with increased weather-blocking capacity
A vehicle includes a body that defines an aperture. A closure panel is coupled to the body and is movable between open and closed positions. The closure panel covers the aperture when the closure panel is in the closed position. A support member has first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the body. The second end is coupled to the closure panel. The support member is operable between compressed and extended positions. The extended position corresponds with the open position. A panel assembly is coupled to an interior surface of the closure panel. The panel assembly includes a first, second, and third panels. The first and second panels are rotatably coupled to a mounting structure. The third panel is slidably coupled to the mounting structure. The first, second, and third panels are each movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. |
| US11370278B2 |
Motor vehicle
A motor vehicle with at least one vehicle door includes a reinforcement component arranged in the lower section of the door body of the vehicle door. The reinforcement component is an open profile with lateral walls and an M-profile formed thereon which extend in the vehicle transverse direction in order to absorb forces acting in the vehicle transverse direction in the event of a load. |
| US11370274B2 |
Blow-off device of air conditioner
A blow-off device (10) is equipped with a wind direction variable means (40) and a pressure adjustment unit (60) in a ventilation passage (50). The wind direction variable means is rotatably provided in the ventilation passage and can change a conditioned air from the inflow port (50c) toward a blow-off port (50d) and a second inclined part (52r) along an intermediate part (53r). The pressure adjustment unit prevents the pressure of the ventilation passage from exceeding a predetermined value by releasing the conditioned air to the outside of the ventilation passage. A bypass inlet (66) of the pressure adjustment unit is provided on an upstream side of an end portion (42d) in a +X direction at the time of maximum rotation of the wind direction variable means. |
| US11370268B2 |
Air conditioner energy-saving inflatable device and vehicle
An air conditioner energy-saving inflatable device is adapted to be disposed in a vehicle body. The air conditioner energy-saving inflatable device includes an air pump, an air bag, a circuit board and a sensor. The air bag is connected to the air pump and adapted to be disposed beside an area in the vehicle body. The circuit board is electrically connected to the air pump and includes a controller. When an air-conditioning system of the vehicle body is activated, the sensor is adapted to sense whether the area is vacant. When the sensor senses that the area is vacant, the controller instructs the air pump to inflate the air bag, so that the air bag fills at least a portion of the area. When the air-conditioning system of the vehicle body stops running, the air bag is deflated. A vehicle is also provided. |
| US11370266B2 |
Hybrid utility vehicle
A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes a first cooling system configured to cool an engine and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components. The second cooling system is configured with a first method of cooling at least a first electrical component and is configured with a second method of cooling at least a second electrical component. The first method of cooling is different from the second method of cooling. |
| US11370264B2 |
Multifunction reservoir for a secondary loop, climate control system and a secondary loop climate control system incorporating that multifunction reservoir
Secondary loop air conditioning and heat pump systems include a reservoir with a capsule holding a phase change material. |
| US11370261B2 |
Methods and apparatus for suspending vehicles
A method and apparatus for a shock absorber for a vehicle having a gas spring with first and second gas chambers, wherein the first chamber is utilized during a first travel portion of the shock absorber and the first and second chambers are both utilized during a second portion of travel. In one embodiment, a travel adjustment assembly is configured to selectively communicate a first gas chamber with a negative gas chamber. |
| US11370258B2 |
Trailing blade suspension system with angled blade
A suspension system for a vehicle may include a steering knuckle operably coupled to a wheel hub, and a plurality of links operably coupling the steering knuckle to a chassis of the vehicle. One of the links may be a trailing blade having a body portion that lies in a plane. The trailing blade may include a first end operably coupled to the steering knuckle and a second end operably coupled to the chassis. The trailing blade may extend from the first end to the second end such that the plane of the body portion forms an angle of greater than 5 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. |
| US11370257B1 |
Towing hitch shifting fork assembly
A trailer hitch ball mount locking apparatus that includes a locking rod assembly having a main body with a slidable rod extending from each end of the main body, a trailer hitch coupler having a hitch ball socket for receiving a hitch ball therein and a pair of rail slots for receiving and supporting a free end of the corresponding slidable rod of the locking rod assembly therein, and a shifting fork pivotably connected to the trailer hitch coupler with the shifting fork having a hand gripping end and a slotted end with a surface for engaging a portion of the main body of the locking rod assembly to guide the locking rod assembly between an open gate condition and a closed gate condition. |
| US11370256B2 |
Hitch tightener
A hitch tightening pin system is designed to attach a draw bar to a hitch receiver tube and prevent relative motion between the draw bar and receiver tube. The pin system has an elongate tapered shoulder bolt that has a larger and smaller outer diameter with a tapered surface extending between the larger and smaller outer diameter. The system includes an expansion sleeve that has arcuate portions. The expansion sleeve can slide onto the smaller outer diameter with the arcuate portions facing the tapered surface. A nut tightens to move the arcuate portions radially outwardly to apply force to the inside surface of a draw bar. The application of force causes the draw bar to be held tightly to the receiver tube and reduce or eliminate looseness or rattling during use. |
| US11370255B2 |
Communication device, system, and method for active control of external vehicle components
The present disclosure includes a system, method, and device related to data collection and communication related to after-market and external vehicle systems, such as towing systems, cargo carrying systems, trailer breakaway systems, brake systems, braking control systems, and the like. Data is sensed, processed, shared, and further leveraged throughout the discrete components of the system, and possibly via internet and other communications' links, to effect various beneficial actions with minimal driver/user interaction or intervention. In the same manner, data from the system may be used for diagnostic reasons, safety controls, and other purposes. |
| US11370254B2 |
Tire noise reduction device and pneumatic tire provided with same
A tire noise reduction device includes a sound absorbing member made of a porous material; and a band member disposed between the sound absorbing member and the tire inner surface and provided for attaching the sound absorbing member to a tire inner surface, the band member including chamfered portions on both surface sides at both ends in a width direction of the band member. |
| US11370253B2 |
Tire
A tire includes a tread portion provided with lateral grooves extending in a tire axial direction and blocks divided by the lateral grooves. At least one of the lateral grooves is provided with a first projected portion with a bottom protruding from a groove bottom of the at least one of the lateral grooves. The first projected portion includes at least one tie-bar portion connecting a pair of blocks with each other which is arranged adjacently through the at least one of the lateral groove, and a narrow rib-portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the at least one of the lateral groove from the at least one tie-bar portion without being connected to the pair of blocks. |
| US11370250B2 |
Non-pneumatic tire, car wheel device, tire member, and securing fastener
A tire member of a non-pneumatic tire is provided. An inner circumference of the tire member is provided with a mounting protrusion. Securing notches for securing the tire member to a rim are provided at two sides of where the mounting protrusion joins the tire member. A position fixing groove is provided at an inner circumference of the mounting protrusion. The position fixing groove has an annular structure; alternatively, the position fixing groove has an arc structure, and a plurality of the position fixing grooves having the arc structure are uniformly distributed at the inner circumference of the mounting protrusion in a circumferential direction. Two side walls of the position fixing groove are provided with several securing holes below the securing notches, respectively. The securing holes pass through the side walls of the position fixing groove, and partially coincide with securing notches at an outer side. |
| US11370249B2 |
Non-pneumatic wheel
A non-pneumatic wheel having a hub (12), an outer tread band (200) and a plurality of spokes (100) connecting the hub (12) with the outer tread band (200), each of the plurality of spokes (10) having first and second support elements joined by a first elastomeric joint body (130) connecting the first support element to the second support element. |
| US11370244B2 |
Writing, drawing, marking and/or cosmetic device
A writing, drawing, marking and/or cosmetic device, wherein the device includes at least one shaft and at least one inner body, wherein the at least one shaft is formed from concrete-containing material. The shaft at least partially surrounds the inner body. In the installation position the shaft is secured in an axial direction against axial displacement by a closing cover and a front part and a prestress is formed in the shaft in the axial direction via the closing cover and the front part. |
| US11370239B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a holder configured to house rolled recording paper, a cover that is attached to the holder to be openable and closable relative to the holder, and a contact part that is attached to the cover and configured to contact the recording paper. The contact part is configured such that the contact part substantially point-contacts the recording paper, and positions on the contact part contacting the recording paper change as the recording paper is unrolled. |
| US11370234B2 |
Cutter device and printer
A cutter device, comprising: a first blade including a first cutting edge extending in a first direction; a second blade including a second cutting edge extending in a second direction; and a guide portion provided at a position anterior to the second blade in the second direction, wherein the second blade moves in the second direction to cut a recording medium while leaving a part thereof uncut, and when the second blade is located posterior, in the second direction, to a position where the second blade cuts the recording medium, at least a part of the guide portion is located to protrude farther in the first direction than the first cutting edge, or located at a same position as the first cutting edge. |
| US11370232B2 |
Medium transport device and recording apparatus
The medium detection unit is a component constituting an optical path of the detection light, and includes a first optical element disposed on an upper side of the medium transport path and a second optical element disposed on a lower side of the medium transport path so as to face the first optical element, the second optical element has a facing surface that faces the first optical element, the facing surface being located at a position that is not in contact with a medium nipped by both the first roller pair and the second roller pair, and a medium feeding direction by the first roller pair is a direction by which a leading edge of a medium fed out abuts a position upstream in the medium transport direction relative to a position where the detection light is received on the facing surface. |
| US11370228B2 |
Image recording apparatus, output control method, and storage medium
An image recording apparatus includes a light source, a switching drive circuit configured to control an electric current for causing the light source to emit a light beam, a moving part configured to move one of a recording target on which an image is to be recorded by the light beam and a light emitting position at which the light beam is emitted relative to another one of the recording target and the light emitting position, and a controller configured to control a light emission timing of the light source and a relative moving speed of the moving part based on image information. The drive circuit includes a switching circuit configured to turn on and off a switching element. The controller is configured to change a switching frequency of the switching element according to at least one of the light emission timing and the relative moving speed. |
| US11370225B2 |
Dispensing aperture hoods
An example of a device (100) may include a valve body (108). The device (100) may include a printing substance transfer aperture (122) through the valve body (108). The device (100) may include a hood (138), fixed to the valve body (108), encompassing the printing substance transfer aperture (122) within a cavity between an external face (137) of the valve body (108) and the hood (138). The device (100) may include a printing substance dispensing nozzle (110) movable between a first position with an orifice (126) of the printing substance dispensing nozzle (110) facing an internal face of the valve body (108) and a second position with the orifice (126) of the printing substance dispensing nozzle (110) facing the printing substance transfer aperture (122). The device (100) may include a dispensing-side gasket material (132) slide-able through the printing substance transfer aperture (122) when moving the printing substance dispensing nozzle (110) between the first position and the second position. |
| US11370220B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharge head including a nozzle face including a nozzle configured to discharge a liquid, a head cap configured to cover the nozzle face of the liquid discharge head, a buffer tank disposed downstream from the head cap in a direction of collection of the liquid from the liquid discharge head and configured to temporarily store the liquid, a communication passage coupling the head cap and the buffer tank, and a heater configured to heat the liquid stored in the buffer tank. The quid discharge apparatus further includes a heat source configured to generate heat and a heat introduction passage coupling the heat source with the buffer tank, to introduce exhaust heat from the heat source into the buffer tank. |
| US11370217B2 |
Improving printed output of digital printing systems by reduction of unprinted margins of the substrate
An impression station of a printing system comprises a rotatable impression cylinder with an impression cylinder gap housing a plurality of grippers recessed therein. A pressure cylinder assembly comprises a pressure cylinder comprising a pressure cylinder gap and an angle portion joining a trailing edge of the pressure cylinder gap and an outer circumferential surface of the pressure cylinder. A compressible blanket is disposed around the circumference of the pressure cylinder. A margin insert is interposed between the pressure cylinder and the compressible blanket at least at the angle portion, such that a local external geometry of the pressure cylinder assembly at the angle portion is changed by the presence of the margin insert. The change in the local external geometry of the pressure cylinder assembly due to the presence of the margin insert is effective to reduce a dimension of an unprinted leading-edge margin. |
| US11370216B1 |
Fountain solution film thickness measurement system using Fresnel lens optical properties
An apparatus and method for measuring the thickness of fountain solution (FS) in a Digital Architecture for Lithographic Ink (DALI) printing system by transferring the FS to an optical roller with the properties of a lens and measuring the resulting effect on the refraction of an image captured through the lens. The optical roller may comprise a clear or glass cylinder forming a Fresnel lens cylinder having an engineered surface of known surface roughness and wherein the roller is placed adjacent the image member blanket. A heat source is used to evaporate the FS from the blanket for transfer to the optical roller where the FS wets the roller surface to different degrees based on the FS thickness relative to Fresnel ridge depth. Changes to the optical refraction through the lens varies with the FS thickness. An image sensor (e.g., a CCD camera or image analysis system) evaluates the image through the optical roller for FS thickness determination. |
| US11370213B2 |
Apparatus and method for removing paint from a surface
Apparatuses and methods adapted for removing a layer of paint, sealant, or adhesive from a surface of an article, including wooden, metal, plaster, stone, and brick articles. The apparatuses are provided with a module comprising at least one carbon infrared emitter bulb that generates short-wavelength infrared radiation. The module has an opening through which the infrared radiation is emitted from the module, and the intensity and wavelengths of the infrared radiation are controlled to selectively attain temperatures in a range of about 90 to 375° C. at the surface of the article when located a distance of about 5 to 15 centimeters from the opening of the module. |
| US11370199B2 |
Coloured laminated glazing
A process for the manufacture of a colored laminated glazing including at least two glass sheets connected together by a thermoplastic interlayer, includes deposition, by the liquid route, on a first glass sheet, of a polymeric layer including a coloring agent and polymeric compounds, drying and optionally curing of the polymeric layer, assembling of the glass sheet, coated with the colored polymeric layer, with a colorless transparent thermoplastic interlayer and with the second glass sheet, so that the colored polymeric layer is in direct contact with the interlayer, degassing, during which the air trapped between the glass sheets and the thermoplastic interlayer is removed, and heat treatment under pressure and/or under vacuum of the laminated glass at a temperature of between 60 and 200° C., during which the coloring agent present in the polymeric layer migrates toward the thermoplastic interlayer and during which the laminated glazing is assembled. |
| US11370191B2 |
Changing a density of a nanofiber sheet using an edged surface
A density of a nanofiber sheet can be changed using an edged surface, and in particular an arcuate edged surface. As described herein, a nanofiber sheet is drawn over (and in contact with) an arcuate edged surface. Depending on whether the arcuate surface facing a direction opposite the direction in which the nanofiber sheet is being drawn is convex or concave determines whether the nanofiber sheet density is increased relative to the as-drawn sheet or decreased relative to the as-drawn sheet. |
| US11370184B2 |
Cassette for securing fiber-optic cables and ferrules during the curing process
Disclosed herein is a cassette for securing fiber-optic cables and ferrules during the curing process. The cassette may include a base body may include a first cavity disposed at a cable section of the base body. Further, the first cavity may be configured for immovably securing a fiber-optic cable. Further, the base body may include a second cavity may be disposed at a middle section of the base body. Further, the second cavity may be characterized by a cavity length. Further, the cavity length corresponds to a length of the fiber-optic cable from a first cable end to a second cable end, the wherein the second cavity may be configured for accommodating the fiber-optic cable along the cavity length. Further, the base body may include a third cavity disposed at a fiber section of the base body. Further, the third cavity may be configured for immovably securing a ferrule. |
| US11370183B2 |
Composite material manufacturing method and composite material
An object is to provide a composite material manufacturing method for improving interlayer strength. The present disclosure provides a composite material manufacturing method of laminating a plurality of prepregs (10) formed of a fiber reinforced base material impregnated with an uncured matrix resin and performing hot molding, the method including: using the prepregs (10) each provided with a gap layer (12) that does not contain a resin and is continuous in an in-plane direction and resin layers (11a, 11b) disposed on both surfaces of the gap layer; disposing a plurality of short fibers (13) on facing surfaces of the prepregs (10) that are adjacent to each other; and evacuating the laminated prepregs (10) to degas the gap layer (12) and then performing hot molding. |
| US11370182B2 |
Automatic laminating apparatus having welding device
An automatic laminating apparatus includes: a lay-up head provided with a raw-cloth roller on which a thermoplastic prepreg is wound and a pressing device for pressing the thermoplastic prepreg drawn from the raw-cloth roller against a lamination surface; and a welding device provided with a welding head pressed against the thermoplastic prepreg to temporarily weld the thermoplastic prepreg to the lamination surface, the automatic laminating apparatus laminating the thermoplastic prepreg by performing a lamination operation of moving the lay-up head to lay the thermoplastic prepreg having a predetermined length on the lamination surface, in which the welding device is provided in the lay-up head, and the automatic laminating apparatus further comprises a drive control device that causes the welding device to perform temporary welding of the thermoplastic prepreg laid in the lamination operation in a course of the lamination operation. |
| US11370181B2 |
Methods for manufacturing composite components
Methods for manufacturing composite components having complex geometries are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a method includes laying up each of a plurality of laminates to an initial shape with a substantially planar geometry or a gently curved geometry. Then, a laid up laminate is formed to a final shape for each predefined section defined by the composite component to be manufactured. Thereafter, the laminates formed to their respective final shapes are stacked to build up the complex geometry of the composite component. Next, the composite component can be cured and finish machined as necessary to form the completed composite component. |
| US11370178B1 |
Seal plate assembly
The seal plate assembly of this invention includes a base plate, an insulator pad positioned on the base plate, an electric heater pad positioned on the insulator pad and a pair of seal plates positioned on the electric heater pad, all of which have registering vacuum openings formed therein. The base plate, insulator pad, heater pad and seal plates are bolted together. The seal plates have spaced-apart cavities formed therein. A support plate is positioned in each of the cavities with each of the support plates having a length and width which is less than the length and width of the respective cavity to create a vacuum space at the perimeter of the support plates. The support plates are spaced above the bottom of the cavities. |
| US11370177B2 |
Systems and methods for manufacturing a microfluidic rotor device
Described herein are various embodiments directed to rotor devices, methods, and systems. Embodiments of rotors disclosed herein may be used to characterize one or more analytes of a fluid. A method may include bonding a first layer and a second layer using two-shot injection molding. The first layer coupled to the second layer may collectively define a set of wells. The first layer may be substantially transparent. The second layer may define a channel. The second layer may be substantially absorbent to infrared radiation. A third layer may be bonded to the second layer using infrared radiation. The third layer may define an opening configured to receive a fluid. The third layer may be substantially transparent. The channel may establish a fluid communication path between the opening and the set of wells. |
| US11370175B2 |
Optical element, assembly comprising such an optical element and method of manufacturing an optical element
An optical element includes an optical lens produced by an additive manufacturing method and a holder formed at least in part with the optical lens by the additive manufacturing method. The holder is adapted for cooperation with a manufacturing machine to thereby position the optical lens at a predetermined position in the manufacturing machine. A corresponding assembly and a method of manufacturing an optical element are also described. |
| US11370166B2 |
Methods and apparatus for three-dimensional printed composites based on folded substrate sheets
A three-dimensional object comprises substantially planar or flat substrate layers that are folded and stacked in a predetermined order and infiltrated by a hardened material. The object is fabricated by positioning powder on all or part of multiple substrate layers. On each layer, the powder is selectively deposited in a pattern that corresponds to tiles that each have a slice of the object. For each slice, powder is deposited in positions that correspond to positions in the slice where the object exists, and not deposited where the object does not exist. The tiles of each substrate layer are folded and aligned in a predetermined order. Multiple folded substrate layers mat be combined into a single stack. The powder is transformed into a substance that flows and subsequently hardens into the hardened material in a spatial pattern that infiltrates positive regions, and does not infiltrate negative regions, in the substrate layers. |
| US11370161B2 |
Air flow controller and manufacturing method of stretched film
An air flow controller includes: a box-shaped body cover that is disposed above and/or below a film running surface to be adjacent to an upstream side of an entrance of a tenter oven in a film running direction and/or a downstream side of an exit of the tenter oven in the film running direction, the box-shaped body cover extending in the film running direction and having a surface facing the film running surface and being open. The box-shaped body cover includes at least one partition structural body in the box-shaped body cover, the partition structural body extending in a width direction of the film and separating inside of the box-shaped body cover into a plurality of chambers, and each of at least two of the chambers is provided with an air discharge mechanism configured to discharge air in a corresponding chamber. |