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| US11434502B2 |
Treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
The present invention relates to AAVs encoding a SOD1 targeting polynucleotide which may be used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and/or canine degenerative myelopathy (DM). |
| US11434493B2 |
Regulatory sequences for expression of transgenes
The invention provides important tools for the use of Chlorophyte organisms, including regulatory sequences useful for the expression of transgenes in such organisms. Also provided are vectors and expression cassettes containing promoters and/or terminators disclosed herein for expression of transgenes in Chlorophyte organisms. Methods of using these tools are also provided. |
| US11434484B2 |
Three-component CRISPR/Cas complex system and uses thereof
The invention described herein provides compositions and reagents for assembling a tripartite complex at a specific location of a target DNA. The invention also provides methods for using the complex to, for example, label a specific genomic locus, to regulate the expression of a target gene, or to create a gene regulatory network. |
| US11434479B2 |
Sialic acid binding polypeptide
Sialic acid recognizing-affinity reagents engineered from the neuraminidase NanB have lectin-like properties and defined specificities for sialic acid. |
| US11434473B2 |
Glucose oxidase GOD mutant and gene and application thereof
The present invention takes the glucose oxidase GOD from Aspergillus niger as the mutation template to obtain the glucose oxidase GOD mutants with improved catalytic efficiency and thermal stability by site directed mutagenesis. The specific activity of the mutant of the present invention is 66% higher than that of the wild type GOD; the enzyme activity of the mutant of the present invention is 13.6 times higher than that of the wild type after being treated at 70° C. for 10 min; and the enzyme activity of the mutant of the present invention is 29.4 times higher than that of the wild type after being treated at 80° C. for 2 min. |
| US11434472B2 |
Agent for removing undifferentiated iPS cells
The present invention provides a compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof wherein ring Q1 is optionally-substituted C6-10 aryl, etc.; R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen atom, etc.; W1 is C1-4 alkylene which may be optionally substituted with 1 to 3 fluorine atoms or C3-7 cycloalkyl; W2 is —NR4aC(O)—, etc. wherein R4a is hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl; ring Q2 is optionally-substituted C6-10 aryl, etc., which has an inhibitory effect on the sphere-forming ability of cancer cells and is useful an agent for removing iPS cells. |
| US11434471B2 |
Stromal stem cells
Stromal stem cells are prospectively isolated from human bone marrow then expanded into clonal populations and cultured and used, the isolation being on the basis of expression of a cell surface marker, wherein the cell surface marker binds an antibody and wherein said antibody cross reacts with a cell surface marker found on mouse stromal stem cells or rat stromal stem cells, and optionally also on a cell of at least one other mammalian species selected from mouse, rat, horse, rabbit and pig cells. Useful stromal stem cell populations are positive for SDC2. |
| US11434470B2 |
Biocompatible sculptured extracellular nanomatrix enables self assembly of neural stem cells into miniature brain organoids of substantia nigra
Biocompatible silica inorganic sculptured extracellular nanomatrices (iSECnMs) of silica nanozigzags are deposited by glancing angle deposition (GLAD), to achieve induction of specific differentiation without growth factors. The nanostructure includes a plurality of nanozigzags. The nanozigzags include SiO2 and the nanozigzags having a pitch of 80 nm to 250 nm, and a contact depth of 90 nm to 260 nm. A method of cell therapy including substantia nigra organoids formed on silica iSECnMs is also provided. |
| US11434469B2 |
Biologically functional soft tissue scaffolds and implants
The invention relates to biologically functional scaffolds having a porous structure, methods of preparing, and methods of use thereof. The invention also relates to methods of repairing a defect, methods of culturing cells and promoting differentiation of stem cells using the same. |
| US11434467B2 |
Aspergillus niger seed continuous culture and method for producing citric acid therefrom
Disclosed is an Aspergillus niger seed continuous culture method, comprising the steps of: (1) at a startup stage, Aspergillus niger spores are inoculated into a seed culture medium to obtain a seed liquid; (2) at a seed continuous culture stage, continuous dispersion treatment is performed on the seed liquid obtained in step (1), continuous culture is performed on the seed liquid obtained by dispersion, and meanwhile, a fresh seed feed medium is replenished; and (3) at a stop stage, the replenishment of the fresh seed feed medium and the dispersion treatment are stopped, continuous culture is performed to obtain a seed liquid, and then the seed liquid is transferred into the fermentation medium for fermentation culture. The method according to the present invention makes breakthrough to solve problems that multi-cellular filamentous bacteria grow slowly and mycelium pellets are easy to lose in continuous culture, thus fully achieving seed continuous culture. |
| US11434465B2 |
System and apparatus for discharging sterile media
The invention relates to a tubing device for sterile media including a container for storing sterile media, a discharge port for discharging liquid sterile media, an inlet port for introducing fluid into the tubing device and a multiple-way-connector. The multiple-way-connector is connected to the container, the discharge port, the inlet port, and an apparatus for preparing, mixing and discharging a sterile medium for use with a tubing device, including a water inlet port for introducing water, a water outlet port configured to be connected to the inlet port of the tubing device, a fluid pump for conveying the fluid, the fluid pump is connected to the fluid inlet port and the water outlet port and a container support for supporting the container of the tubing device. |
| US11434464B2 |
Perfusion bioreactor with filtration systems
The disclosure provides a filtration system for a cell culture apparatus and a method of cell culture. The filtration system comprises a bioreactor vessel and two or more alternating tangential flow (ATF) filters connected in parallel. A failure in either filter is detected by an in-line sensor, and an automated response system functions to sequester the malfunctioning filter by stopping the flow of liquid media through the filter. Media flow through the remaining operable filters can be increased so that the rate of perfusion through the bioreactor remains relatively unchanged. Such a system may prevent issues that arise from ATF filter failures in conventional perfusion bioreactors, thereby improving the long-term viability of cell cultures. |
| US11434463B2 |
Systems, apparatus and methods for controlling a movement of a cell culture to optimize cell growth
A system for controlling a motion of a cell culture includes a tray adapted to hold a cell culture, a camera adapted to capture an image of the cell culture, and a device adapted to control a movement of the tray. The system also includes a processor adapted to determine a first movement of the tray, receive from the camera data representing an image of the cell culture, determine a characteristic of the cell culture based on the image data, determine a second movement of the tray based on the characteristic, the second movement being different from the first movement, and cause the tray to move in accordance with the second movement. |
| US11434458B2 |
Systems and methods for improved performance of fluidic and microfluidic systems
Systems and methods for improved flow properties in fluidic and microfluidic systems are disclosed. The system includes a microfluidic device having a first microchannel, a fluid reservoir having a working fluid and a pressurized gas, a pump in communication with the fluid reservoir to maintain a desired pressure of the pressurized gas, and a fluid-resistance element located within a fluid path between the fluid reservoir and the first microchannel. The fluid-resistance element includes a first fluidic resistance that is substantially larger than a second fluidic resistance associated with the first microchannel. |
| US11434451B2 |
Non-corrosive oven degreaser concentrate
The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed. |
| US11434449B2 |
Apparatus for holding and centering a candle wick in a container
An apparatus is provided for holding and centering a candle wick in a container. The apparatus according to the invention is characterized in that a fixing apparatus is provided for the candle wick, which can be connected to the container in a detachable in such a way that it can be pivoted relative to the container. |
| US11434447B2 |
Silicone modified lubricant
A silicone modified lubricant includes a Group I, II, III, IV or V base oil in combination with a minor amount of a silicone oil. Further, the lubricant includes a dispersant such as a dispersant olefin copolymer which maintains the silicone oil dispersed in the base oil. The silicone oil reduces the surface tension of the lubricant thereby reducing power loss. Preferably the lubricant formation has a surface tension less than 28 mN/m, making it particularly suitable for dip lubrication systems. |
| US11434446B2 |
Hydraulic composition for extreme cold
The invention relates to the field of lubricants and provides a lubricating composition comprising at least one base oil, the kinematic viscosity of which measured at 40° C. does not exceed 10 mm2/s and the pour point of which does not exceed −50° C., and at least one thickener, said lubricating composition having a pour point not exceeding −55° C. |
| US11434435B2 |
Online zeta-potential measurements for optimization of emulsion breaker dosage in ethylene plants
A method for treating an emulsion emanating from a quenching process in production of ethylene that includes online monitoring of zeta potential of the hydrocarbon/water emulsion in a quench water tower and/or a quench water loop. In response to the online monitoring of zeta potential, the method changes the amount of demulsifier being added to the hydrocarbon/water emulsion such that the amount of demulsifier is effective in breaking the emulsion. |
| US11434420B2 |
Color conversion composition, compound used for same, and light emitting device
Provided are a color conversion composition which contains at least one kind of compound represented by a specific general formula, a compound which is used in the color conversion composition and represented by a specific general formula, and a light emitting device which has a color conversion portion consisting of the color conversion composition and a light source. |
| US11434419B2 |
Deep-red light thermally activated delayed fluorescent material and synthesizing method thereof, and electroluminescent device
A deep-red light thermally activated delayed fluorescent material and a synthesizing method thereof, and an electroluminescent device are described. The deep-red light thermally activated delayed fluorescent material is a target compound reacted and synthesized by an electron donor and an electron acceptor. The target compound is a D-A molecular structure or a D-A-D molecular structure, wherein the electron acceptor is a planar electron acceptor with an ultra-low triplet state energy level, and a triplet state energy level of the target compound ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 eV. The synthesized deep-red light thermally activated delayed fluorescent material provides high electroluminescent performance, the synthesis efficiency thereof is improved, and the preparation of the highly efficient organic electroluminescent device is realized. |
| US11434417B2 |
Fluids containing cellulose fibers and cellulose nanoparticles for oilfield applications
A fluid for treating a subterranean formation includes a solvent, a rheology modifier, and a composition that includes a mixture of cellulose fibers and cellulose nanoparticles. The cellulose nanoparticles have a positive zeta potential in a range of about +100 mV to about +10 mV, and a length in a range of from about 50 nm to about 500 nm, and the cellulose fibers have a length from about 50 microns to about 500 microns. |
| US11434416B2 |
Formation of in-situ activated injection fluids for enhanced oil recovery applications
An aqueous injection fluid including: a polymer comprising hydrophilic moieties and a plurality of hydrophobic groups; and a surfactant that changes shape based on salinity and/or temperature. |
| US11434413B1 |
Flourinated aromatic compound as refinery corrosion inhibitor
Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion on a metal surface exposed to a hydrocarbon fluid are provided. The corrosion inhibition composition can comprise tetrafluoroterephthalic acid, dimethyl sulfoxide, and heavy aromatic naphtha. The corrosion inhibitor composition can be phosphate-free and can inhibit naphthenic acid corrosion. In the methods, the corrosion inhibitor composition is added to the hydrocarbon fluid exposed to the metal surface to prevent or inhibit corrosion on the metal surface, including naphthenic acid corrosion. |
| US11434408B2 |
Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions for differential sticking
Terpene-based spotting fluid compositions and processes for freeing differentially stuck pipe are provided. A spotting fluid composition includes a terpene and an acid, such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene. Another spotting fluid composition includes an invert emulsion having a terpene external phase and a non-miscible organic hygroscopic fluid internal phase. The terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the spotting fluid composition contacts a filter cake surrounding the portion of the differentially stuck pipe. An acid may be introduced downhole in the vicinity of a portion of a differentially stuck pipe such that the acid initiates an exothermic polymerization reaction of the terpene of the terpene emulsion spotting fluid composition. |
| US11434407B2 |
Rheology modifier with a fatty alcohol for organoclay-free invert emulsion drilling fluid systems
An invert emulsion drilling fluids having a combination of fatty acids derived from waste vegetable oil (WVO) and a fatty alcohol as a rheology modifier. An invert emulsion drilling fluid may include a water in oil emulsion, an invert emulsifier, a fatty alcohol having six to thirty carbon atoms, and a fatty acid having six to eighteen carbon atoms. The fatty acid is provided by esterifying a waste vegetable oil to produce a methyl ester of the waste vegetable oil and cleaving an ester group from the methyl ester of the waste vegetable oil. The invert emulsion drilling fluid may be formulated free of organoclay. Methods of drilling a wellbore using an invert emulsion drilling fluid are also provided. |
| US11434405B2 |
Additives for oil and gas drilling and production
A quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of synthesizing a quaternary amine composition comprising the steps of reacting an alkoxylated dimer diamine with a methyl halogen, where the methyl halogen is selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride, methyl iodine, and combinations of the same; and allowing the reaction to proceed to produce the quaternary amine composition, the quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of treating a well comprising the steps of introducing an additive-containing well fluid to a well, where the additive-containing well fluid comprises a quaternary amine composition and a well fluid, allowing the additive-containing well fluid to interact with the well, and treating the well with the additive-containing fluid. |
| US11434402B2 |
Refrigerant
A refrigerant for a cooling device comprising a cooling circuit with at least one heat exchanger, the refrigerant undergoing a phase transition in the heat exchanger, the refrigerant being a refrigerant mixture composed of a mass fraction of carbon dioxide (CO2), a mass fraction of pentafluoroethane (C2HF5) and a mass fraction of at least one other component, wherein the mass fraction of carbon dioxide in the refrigerant mixture is up to 60 mass percent, the mass fraction of pentafluoroethane being 11 to 72 mass percent, the other component being 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (C3H2F4), the mass fraction of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being up to 51 mass percent. |
| US11434400B2 |
Assembly components comprising curable compositions containing acetoacetylated resins
This invention relates to an assembly component comprising at least one substrate coated with at least one curable composition comprising: I. a first component (I) comprising a resin having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of β-ketoester and malonate functional groups, II. a second component (II) comprising at least one curing agent having at least one aldehyde functional group, and III. a third component (III) comprising at least one compound having amine functionality, salts thereof, or combinations thereof. |
| US11434399B2 |
Cosmetic adhesive compositions
Single phase cosmetic adhesive compositions that are flexible and resistant to water below a selected temperature, 43° C. for example. The adhesive compositions wear well, are smudge and flake resistant, as well as oil resistant, making them very suitable for long wear without adhesive failure. Adhesive compositions according to the invention comprise specific combinations of acrylates/VA copolymer and acrylates copolymer in a cosmetically acceptable base or delivery vehicle. Adhesive compositions according to the invention are hydrophilic and easily removed when scrubbed with water above a certain temperature, but not as easily removed with water below that temperature. The adhesive compositions are easy to manufacture, flexible and comfortable, and suitable for use on skin, lips, hair and nails, particularly to secure strips of false eyelashes and eyebrows, as well as individual lash and brow extensions. Cosmetic adhesives of the present invention may also be used to affix glitter or extensions to skin, hair, lips, or nails, and other cosmetic products to keratinic surfaces. |
| US11434397B2 |
Double-sided adhesive film for bonding heterogeneous substrates, laminated film, and display device
Disclosed are a double-sided adhesive film for bonding heterogeneous substrates, a laminated film, and a display device. The double-sided adhesive film for bonding heterogeneous substrates comprises: a first adhesive layer; and second adhesive layer which is disposed on the first adhesive layer and has a different adhesive force from that of the first adhesive layer to the same substrate. |
| US11434393B2 |
Adhesive film and adhesive substrate
The present invention relates to an adhesive film including a photothermal conversion layer including a light absorber and a thermally decomposable resin; and an adhesive layer, in which the thermally decomposable resin has a —COOH or —OH functional group and includes two kinds of acrylic resins having different weight average molecular weights, and an adhesive substrate including the adhesive film and a substrate to be processed. In the adhesive film and the adhesive substrate according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify a processing process of the substrate and reduce costs and time, and prevent damage to a substrate and a circuit or an element formed on the substrate. |
| US11434389B2 |
Optically transparent superhydrophobic thin film
A composition that is easily applied, clear, well-bonded, and superhydrophobic is disclosed. In one aspect, the composition includes a hydrophobic fluorinated solvent, a binder comprising a hydrophobic fluorinated polymer, and hydrophobic fumed silica nanoparticles. Also disclosed is a structure including a substrate coated with the composition, as well as a method for making the composition and a method of coating a substrate with the composition. |
| US11434386B2 |
Water-based ink for ink-jet recording
A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes dyes and water. The dyes include a blue dye having a hue angle of 220° to 280°; a yellow dye having a hue angle of 70° to 120°; and a copper phthalocyanine dye. A mass ratio (C/B) of a content (C) of the copper phthalocyanine dye to a content (B) of the blue dye in an entire amount of the water-based ink is equal to or more than 0.5, and a total content of the dyes in the entire amount of the water-based ink is equal to or more than 6% by mass. |
| US11434385B2 |
Method for preparing a cross-linked fluorinated polymer film
A process for preparing a crosslinked fluoropolymer film, including the successive steps of: (1) formulating an ink containing: (a) the product of the reaction of triethylamine with at least one fluorinated copolymer obtained by radical copolymerization of monomers including: (i) vinylidene fluoride (VDF), (ii) trifluoroethylene (TrFE), (iii) at least one chlorinated monomer of formula —CXCl═CX1X2 where X, X1 and X2 independently denote H, F or CF3, wherein at most one of X, X1 and X2 denotes CF3; (b) at least one crosslinking agent; (c) at least one photoinitiator; and (d) at least one organic solvent; (2) applying said ink in film form to a substrate; and (3) UV-irradiating said film. Also, the film capable of being obtained according to this process, and also to the uses thereof, in particular in the manufacture of (opto)electronic devices and more particularly in the manufacture of a gate dielectric layer in a field-effect transistor. |
| US11434384B2 |
Method for manufacturing printed material using lithographic printing ink, and lithographic printing ink set
To provide is a manufacturing method for obtaining printed material in which, in lithographic printing, a printed part where multiple colors are superimposed on each other has a high gloss, and also a lithographic printing ink set. The method for manufacturing printed material according to the present invention includes a step of coating at least black ink for lithographic printing, cyan ink for lithographic printing, magenta ink for lithographic printing, and yellow ink for lithographic printing on a substrate, in which a difference in surface tension between the inks to be coated on a substrate is at most equal to 3.5 mN/m. The lithographic printing ink set according to the present invention is a lithographic printing ink set including at least black ink, cyan ink, magenta ink, and yellow ink, in which a difference in surface tension between the inks included in the lithographic printing ink set is at most equal to 3.5 mN/m. |
| US11434382B2 |
Encapsulated anti-ultraviolet agent and methods for preparing the same
The present disclosure provides an encapsulated particle for anti-UV radiation. The encapsulated particle includes a core comprising an anti-UV agent, and a shell at least partially enclosing the core and comprising a polymer. Due to the presence of the shell, the anti-UV agent can be released into surroundings at a controlled manner. The encapsulated particle can be incorporated into coatings or articles to extend their service life. |
| US11434381B2 |
Coating
A coating including one or more nano-materials and an organic material; wherein the one or more nano-materials are present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating. A razor comprising one or more blades; and a coating disposed on at least one of the one or more blades, wherein the coating comprises one or more nano-materials and an organic material, wherein the one or more nano-materials is present in a concentration of up to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the coating. |
| US11434380B2 |
Aqueous primer composition and related methods
Provided are aqueous primer compositions and methods that can be useful for protecting primary structures on an aircraft. The primer composition can contain a thermosetting resin dispersion in water, a coalescent solvent in which the thermosetting resin is at least partially soluble, a first curative that is substantially water-insoluble, and a second curative that is substantially water-soluble. Optionally, the primer composition further contains an epoxy silane, where the primer composition is substantially free of any liquid or water-soluble curatives containing a primary or secondary amine group. |
| US11434378B2 |
Barium sulfate powder and resin composition comprising same
The present invention relates to fine barium sulfate powder that can be readily and simply dispersed in resins or solvents; a resin composition, a coating composition, an ink composition, and a resin molded article each containing the barium sulfate powder; and a method for producing the barium sulfate powder. Provided is barium sulfate powder having a number average primary particle size of 1 to 100 nm, the powder including an organic compound on its surface, the powder in the form of compressed compact having a contact angle with distilled water of 10 to 170 degrees. |
| US11434375B2 |
Compound, ink, resist composition for color filter, sheet for heat-sensitive transfer recording, and toner
An object of the present invention is to provide a compound exhibiting a cyan color having properties such as high chroma, high light fastness, and high solubility. The compound is represented by the following General Formula (1). In Formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 6 or more and 12 or fewer carbon atoms, R3 represents a 4-alkylphenyl group, a 4-halogenated phenyl group, or a 3-alkoxyphenyl group, R4 represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 or more and 8 or fewer carbon atoms, and R5 represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 or more and 8 or fewer carbon atoms or a benzyl group. |
| US11434374B2 |
Water soluble fluorescent or colored dyes and methods for their use
Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, salts and tautomers thereof, R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, M1, M2, A, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided. |
| US11434371B2 |
Room temperature storage-stable UV/VIS and moisture dual curable polysiloxane composition
A composition containing the following components: (a) a polysiloxane having at least one alkenyl functional group and at least one alkoxy functional group; (b) a mercapto-functional polysiloxane with at least one mercapto functionality; (c) a silane crosslinker with at least two alkoxy groups per molecule; (d) a photoinitiator; (e) a combination of zirconium tetraalkoxylate and alkylacetoacetate at a mole ratio in a range of 1:1 to 1:4. |
| US11434365B2 |
Use of a sulfonated polyaryl ether ketone or of a sulfonated non-polymeric aryl ether ketone as a dispersant
The use of a sulfonated polyaryl ether ketone or of a sulfonated non-polymeric aryl ether ketone as a dispersant for a polyaryl ether ketone resin powder in an aqueous solution, and also to a corresponding composition, and to a process for preparing a semifinished product comprising a polyaryl ether ketone resin and reinforcing fibers. |
| US11434362B2 |
Use of vinyl acetate-copolymers as a shrinkage-reducing additive in cold-curing systems
The invention relates to the use of vinyl acetate-copolymers as a shrinkage-reducing additive (low profile additive) in cold-curing systems for producing composite materials, characterized in that vinyl acetate-copolyerisate of 40 to 95 wt % vinyl acetate and 5 to 60 wt % of one or more co-monomers from the group containing vinyl esters of unbranched or branched carboxylic acids having 3 to 20 C-atoms and methacrylic acid esters and acrylic acid esters of unbranched or branched alcohols having 2 to 15 C-atoms are used, wherein the specifications in wt % relate to the total weight of the co-monomers and add up to 100 wt %. |
| US11434361B2 |
Epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite material, prepreg and fiber-reinforced composite material
In an epoxy resin composition, per 100 parts by mass of an epoxy resin component containing from 60 to 85 parts by mass of N,N,N′,N′-tetraglycidyldiaminodiphenylmethane resin (A) having a viscosity at 50° C. of 6000 mPa·s or less and from 15 to 40 parts by mass of a liquid bisphenol A epoxy resin (B) having a viscosity at 25° C. of 20000 mPa·s or less, from 8 to 15 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (C), from 2 to 10 parts by mass of elastomer microparticles (D) having an average particle diameter of 1000 nm or less, and from 0.5 to 2.5 parts by mass of silica microparticles (E) having an average particle diameter of 1000 nm or less are blended. |
| US11434358B2 |
Matrix copolymer, graft copolymer, and thermoplastic resin composition
The present invention relates to a matrix copolymer including a cellulose nanocrystal derivative, an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based monomer unit, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit, and a vinyl cyan-based monomer unit; a graft copolymer including a cellulose nanocrystal derivative, a conjugated diene-based polymer, an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based monomer unit, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit, and a vinyl cyan-based monomer unit; and a thermoplastic resin composition including at least one thereof. In accordance with the present invention, provided is a thermoplastic resin composition having improved processability, impact strength, tensile strength and chemical resistance while maintaining transparency. |
| US11434355B2 |
Exterior or semi-exterior automotive part
The present invention relates to an exterior or semi-exterior automotive part prepared from a thermoplastic composition comprising: from 48-95 wt. % heterophasic propylene copolymer; wherein said heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of i) a propylene-based matrix, and ii) a dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 α-olefin; from 0-20 wt. % ethylene-α-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 α-olefin; from 1 up to 30 wt. % high aspect ratio (HAR) talc as a filler; from 0 to 5 wt. % of another talc; from 0.05-1 wt. % phenolic antioxidant additive; from 0.05-1 wt. % amphiphilic protective additive comprising a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part; and from 0-3 wt. % additional additives. It moreover relates to a method of producing these and to the use of such a composition for the manufacture of an exterior or semi-exterior part in automotive applications. |
| US11434353B2 |
Method and product of modifying vulcanized rubber
A method, and product thereof, for modifying the surface of recycled sulfur-cured rubber via surface devulcanization that minimizes alteration of the network structure of the recycled sulfur-cured rubber, while generating strong tack between mixed recycled rubber and fresh rubber for optimal adhesion upon subsequent co-curing. In one embodiment, the surface of recycled rubber is devulcanized by treating recycled rubber with a thiol and a base dissolved in a solvent that does not effectively penetrate and only minimally swells vulcanized rubbers. |
| US11434350B2 |
Cellulose resin composition, molded body and product using same, and a method for producing cellulose resin composition
A cellulose resin composition comprising a cellulose derivative (A) and a lubricant (B), wherein the cellulose derivative (A) is a cellulose derivative obtained by substituting at least a part of hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups of a cellulose with a short-chain organic group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and a long-chain organic group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms with specific degrees of substitution; the lubricant (B) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a urea compound (B1) having a urea group (—NH—C(═O)—NH—) and an acyclic aliphatic group having 6 to 33 carbon atoms, an amide compound (B2) having an amide group (—C(═O)—NH—) and an acyclic aliphatic group having 6 to 33 carbon atoms, a fatty acid metal salt (B3), and a silicone-based lubricant (B4); and a content of the lubricant (B) is in a range of 0.1 to 10% by mass. A cellulose resin composition capable of forming a molded body having a high-quality appearance and scratch resistance is provided. |
| US11434344B2 |
(Super)hydrophobic isocyanate based porous materials
A (super)hydrophobic isocyanate based organic aerogel/xerogel/cryogel having a water contact angle of at least 90° comprising: a cross-linked porous network structure made of polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate and/or polyurea, and hydrophobic compounds having before the gelling step at least one isocyanate-reactive group and no isocyanate groups Characterized in that said hydrophobic compounds are covalently bonded within the porous network of the aerogel/xerogel/cryogel and wherein said bondings are created during the gelling step of the formation of the isocyanate based organic aerogel/xerogel/cryogel cross-linked porous network structure. |
| US11434342B2 |
Resin for foam molding, foam molded article, and method for producing foam molded article
According to the present invention, provided is a foam molding resin containing low-density polyethylene, wherein a strain hardening degree of the low-density polyethylene is equal to or more than 0.40. |
| US11434340B2 |
Flexible polymeric material with shape retention properties
A shaped polymeric material having a three-dimensional configuration with one or more angular displacements is provided. The polymeric material is formed from a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a matrix polymer. A microinclusion additive and nanoinclusion additive are dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains, and a porous network is defined in the material. |
| US11434339B2 |
Method for making a PEG phase change composite
A heat energy storage system may have a shape-stabilized composite prepared using an easy impregnation method involving a porous Ca2+-doped MgCO3 matrix and PEG as the functional phase. The heat storage capability, microstructures, and interactions with the PEG/CaMgCO3 composite can be characterized by DSC, SEM imaging, FT-IR spectroscopy, and TGA. Likely because of the synergistic phase change effect of CaMgCO3 and PEG, the PEG/CaMgCO3 composites can have high thermal enthalpies, and their enthalpy efficiencies are substantially higher than those of traditional shape stabilized PCMs. The functional material PEG can permeate porous CaMgCO3 matrices under capillary action. Liquid PEG can be stabilized within the porous matrix, and/or the CaMgCO3 matrix can improve the thermal stability of the PEG. The high heat energy storage properties and good thermal stability of such organic-inorganic composites offers utility in a range of applications, including thermal energy storage. |
| US11434337B2 |
Ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis, and alkali chloride electrolysis apparatus
To provide an ion exchange membrane for alkali chloride electrolysis which has a low membrane resistance and which is capable of reducing the electrolysis voltage during the alkali chloride electrolysis, while increasing the membrane strength.An ion exchange membrane 1 for alkali chloride electrolysis wherein a reinforcing material 20 obtained by weaving with reinforcing yarns 22 and sacrificial yarns 24 is embedded in a fluoropolymer having ion exchange groups, the ion exchange membrane 1 comprises elution holes (28) formed by eluting at least a portion of a material of the sacrificial yarns 24, and in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the yarns, the total area (S) obtained by adding the cross-sectional area of an elution hole 28 and the cross-sectional area of a sacrificial yarn 24 remaining in the elution hole 28 is from 500 to 1,200 μm2, and the number (n) of elution holes 28 between adjacent reinforcing yarns 22 is at least 10. |
| US11434334B2 |
Composite material and foam prepared from the same
A composite material and a foam prepared from the composite material are provided. The composite material includes a network polymer, a fluorine-containing polymer fiber, and a reinforcement fiber. The polymer network is a crosslinking reaction product of a polymer and an oligomer, wherein the polymer is polyamide, polyester, polyurethane, or a combination thereof, and the oligomer is a vinyl aromatic-co-acrylate oligomer with an epoxy functional group. The oligomer has a weight percentage of 1% to 10%, based on the weight of the network polymer. The ratio of the weight of the reinforcement fiber to the total weight of the network polymer and the fluorine-containing polymer fiber is from 1:9 to 4:6. |
| US11434333B2 |
Methods of producing an elastomer compound and elastomer compounds
Methods to prepare elastomer compounds are described that include dry mixing at least one additive to an elastomer composite masterbatch at low temperatures over a shortened mixing cycle with reduced energy consumption. The elastomer composite masterbatch is produced in a liquid masterbatch process. The resulting elastomer compounds are further described as well as property improvements that can be achieved. |
| US11434329B2 |
Polymers comprising sulfonated 2,6-diphenyl-1,4-phenylene oxide repeating units
The invention relates to polymers comprising sulfonated 2,6-diphenyl-1,4-phenylene oxide repeating units, to a method for their preparation, and to their use in a membrane electrode assembly, in a proton exchange membrane, in a fuel cell, in an electrolyser, in an electrolytic hydrogen compressor or in a flow battery. The invention further relates to a proton exchange membrane comprising said polymer and to a method for the preparation of a proton exchange membrane from said polymer. The invention also relates to the use of the polymers in ion exchange materials. |
| US11434325B2 |
Biomass-resource-derived polyester and production process thereof
The present invention provides a resin capable of contributing greatly to solve environmental problems and problems related to exhaustion of fossil fuel resources and having physical properties suited for practical use.The polyester according to the present invention has a diol and a dicarboxylic acid as constituent components and has an amount of terminal acid of 50 equivalents/metric ton or less. |
| US11434324B2 |
Organic polyspirogrid nano polymer material and preparation method therefor
The invention relates to an organic polyspiralgrid nanopolymer material and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the field of nanotechnology and organic electronics. The structure of the organic polyspiralgrid nanopolymer material is composed of grids containing a spiro ring that serves as a repeat unit to form a special nano polymer, and the structure shares the spiro ring structure. A synthetic method thereof relates to a synthon containing the spiro ring, and by means of a Friedel-Crafts reaction, an organic spirogrid and a nano polymer thereof are built. By means of reasonable molecular design and the Friedel-Crafts reaction with the advantages of being mild in reaction condition, high in yield, high in selectivity, simple in posttreatment, green, free of toxicity and the like, the problems that a traditional polymer molecule is complex in synthesis step, toxic in posttreatment, large in pollution and the like are solved. |
| US11434321B2 |
Flame-retardant polyurethane rigid foams
A process for producing rigid PUR/PIR foams via the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising A1 an isocyanate-reactive component, A2 a flame retardant, A3 a blowing agent, A4 a catalyst, and A5 optionally auxiliaries and additives with B an organic polyisocyanate component. Component A1 comprises a diurethane diol A1.1 and a compound A1.2 selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polyester polyol, polyether carbonate polyol, and polyether ester polyol. Also disclosed is a rigid PUR/PIR foam, an insulating material, a composite element, and a mixture. |
| US11434319B2 |
Method of preparing high solids content polymer polyols having low viscosity
Provided is a method of preparing a polymer polyol, including steps of: (a) polymerizing a polyol and a monomer in presence of a diluent to prepare a primary particle dispersed liquid; and (b) feeding an additional polyol and monomer into the primary particle dispersed liquid and polymerizing to prepare a secondary particle dispersed liquid. |
| US11434318B2 |
Self-hardening organic synthetic resin mixture used for additive manufacturing, and application therefor
The present invention relates to organic polymer synthetic materials, and discloses a self-curing organic synthetic resin composition for additive manufacturing. The self-curing organic synthetic resin composition includes 30-75% by weight of a linear thermoplastic phenolic resin and 25-70% by weight of a phenol modified furan resin. The self-curing organic synthetic resin composition is prepared through three stages. The linear thermoplastic phenolic resin prepared in stage (1) and the phenol modified furan resin prepared in stage (2) are mixed in a certain weight ratio in stage (3) to obtain the self-curing organic synthetic resin composition for additive manufacturing, which has the advantages of high strength at normal temperature, excellent resistance to high temperature, high activity and excellent collapsibility. Thus, the self-curing organic synthetic resin composition provided in the invention is suitable for additive manufacturing, and particularly for 3D printing in mold casting. |
| US11434315B2 |
Propylene polymerizing solid catalyst for reducing VOC and method of producing polypropylene using same
The present invention relates to a propylene polymerizing solid catalyst for reducing the volatile organic compound (VOC) and a method of producing polypropylene using the propylene polymerizing solid catalyst, the propylene polymerizing solid catalyst including an organic electron donor formed of a combination of a first internal electron donor of titanium, magnesium, halogen and cyclic diester and a second internal electron donor of diether, and has improved hydrogen reactivity of a catalyst compared to a conventional method and has an effect that is capable of producing an eco-friendly polypropylene which has greatly lowered a content of the VOC by using the catalyst. |
| US11434313B2 |
Curable composition for making cured layer with high thermal stability
A curable composition can comprise a polymerizable material and a photo-initiator, wherein the polymerizable material can comprise a first monomer including at least one bismaleimide-monomer and at least one second monomer. The curable composition can have a viscosity of not greater than 30 mPa·s, and a cured layer of the curable composition can have a high thermal stability up to 350° C. |
| US11434312B2 |
Photocurable composition for forming cured layers with high thermal stability
A photocurable composition can comprise a polymerizable material and a photo-initiator, wherein the polymerizable material can comprise at least one multi-functional vinylbenzene in an amount of 15 wt % to 85 wt % and at least one multi-functional acrylate monomer in an amount of 15 wt % to 85 wt % based on the total weight of the photocurable composition. A photo-cured layer of the photocurable composition can have a high heat stability up to 400° C. and a glass transition temperature of at least 135° C. |
| US11434311B2 |
Three dimensional deposition method to create layers of polymeric material onto an object
A process for providing one or more thermoset polymeric materials onto an object is disclosed wherein said process comprises at least the following steps: Providing a polymeric composition having a viscosity >10 Pa.s at room temperature comprising at least one cross-linkable polymeric material; and then Optionally heating the polymeric composition to achieve a liquid cross-linkable polymeric composition having a viscosity below 4 Pa.s, and then Depositing the polymeric composition onto an object using a spray, swirl or extrusion nozzle and wherein the deposition is performed while the object and/or nozzle are moving to create an object at least partly coated with said polymeric composition; and then Optionally cooling down the at least partly coated object to room temperature, and then Optionally repeating one of foregoing steps, and then Applying a cross-linking treatment selected from radical curing, UV curing and/or heat treatment in order to convert the cross-linkable polymeric material(s) into thermoset polymeric material(s). |
| US11434309B2 |
Controlling molecular weight distribution and chemical composition distribution of a polyolefin product
A method broadening a molecular weight distribution and/or broadening a chemical composition distribution of the polyolefin product can include: polymerizing a feedstock in the presence of a metallocene catalyst in a loop reactor to produce a polyolefin product, the feedstock comprising two or more monomers; and adjusting a polymerization parameter selected from the group consisting of decreasing a recycle ratio, increasing a polymer concentration, increasing a LRSU number, and any combination thereof. |
| US11434305B2 |
Precision medicine by targeting rare human PCSK9 variants for cholesterol treatment
The invention relates to human targets of interest (TOI), anti-TOI ligands, kits compositions and method. |
| US11434301B2 |
Anti-CD46 antibodies and methods of use
Disclosed herein are methods of treating a subject having a cancer characterized by a modification at biomarker 1q21, which comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-CD46 antibody. |
| US11434295B2 |
Methods and compositions for inhibiting CD32B expressing cells
The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind FcγRIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an FcγRIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins. |
| US11434293B2 |
Anti TRBC1 antigen binding domains
The present disclosure relates to anti-TRBC1 antigen binding domains characterized by the sequences of the variable chains. The CDRs sequences of the variable chains are: (VH CDR1) GYTFT, (VH CDR2) NPYNDDIQS, (VH CDR3) GAGYNFDGAYRFFDF; and (VL CDR1) RSSQRLVHSNGNTYL, (VL CDR2) RVSNRFP, (VL CDR3) SQSTHVPYT. The claimed humanized antibodies derive from the murine JOVI antibody. Uses in cancer therapy. |
| US11434288B2 |
Nucleolin-mediated cancer diagnostics and therapy
The present invention provides for diagnostic kits for identifying cancer patients who are more susceptible to cancer therapies employing endostatin and other angiogenesis inhibitors, based upon the discovery that Nucleolin is a specific receptor for Endostatin. In particular, the diagnostic kits include antibody molecules against Nucleolin, DNA or RNA molecules that specifically bind to nucleic acid molecules encoding Nucleolin. The present invention also discloses methods of screening for angiogenesis inhibitors which specifically interact with Nucleolin, and act as angiogenesis inhibitors in an analogous manner as Endostatin. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of inhibiting the proliferation of endothelial cells or angiogenesis of tumor by administering an anti-nucleolin antibody linked to a cytotoxic agent such as tumor necrosis factor alpha to the endothelial cells. |
| US11434283B2 |
Anti-abeta antibodies
Antibodies that bind human beta-amyloid peptide, methods of detecting, measuring and treating amyloidogenic disorders with said antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of manufacture are provided. |
| US11434280B2 |
Anti-C5 antibodies having improved pharmacokinetics
The disclosure provides antibodies that are useful for, among other things, inhibiting terminal complement (e.g., the assembly and/or activity of the C5b-9 TCC) and C5a anaphylatoxin-mediated inflammation and, thus, treating complement-associated disorders. The antibodies have a number of improved properties relative to eculizumab, including, e.g., increased serum half-life in a human. |
| US11434277B2 |
Method for high-throughput screening of neutralizing antibodies, neutralizing antibodies produced therefrom, and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are methods for high-throughput screening of a virus-specific neutralizing antibody. According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the virus is an influenza virus. Also disclosed herein are the antibodies selected by the high-throughput screening method, and the uses thereof in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of viral infection. |
| US11434273B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various tumors
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US11434271B2 |
Method for preparing physiologically active polypeptide complex
A method for preparing a conjugate of a physiologically active polypeptide and a non-peptide polymer by linking physiologically active polypeptide with non-peptide polymer through a covalent bond using an organic solvent is provided. A method for preparing a physiologically active polypeptide complex by linking the conjugate with a carrier is provided. The complex shows improved in vivo duration and stability of the physiologically active polypeptide. The method can prepare the conjugate at a lower production cost, and the resulting conjugate shows an extension of in vivo activity at a relatively high level and significantly increase in the blood half-life. |
| US11434270B2 |
Protein for neutralizing programmed necrocytosis promotion antibody, and application of protein
Provided is polypeptide which derives from wild type TNF a and inhibits necrocytosis. The polypeptide contains 10-200 amino acid residues and a sequence QLVVPSE. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition containing polypeptide. The polypeptide and the pharmaceutical composition containing the polypeptide are capable of inhibiting necrocytosis, thereby being used for treating inflammatory diseases. |
| US11434269B2 |
Methods for treating disease using inhibitors of bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6)
The present invention relates methods of treatment using BMP6 antagonists. |
| US11434267B2 |
Peptides having reduced toxicity that stimulate cholesterol efflux
The present invention provides a family of non-naturally occurring polypeptides having cholesterol efflux activity that parallels that of full-length apolipoproteins (e.g., Apo AI and Apo E), and having high selectivity for ABCA1 that parallels that of full-length apolipoproteins. Further, the peptides of the invention have little or no toxicity when administered at therapeutic and higher doses. The invention also provides compositions comprising such polypeptides, methods of identifying, screening and synthesizing such polypeptides, and methods of treating, preventing or diagnosing diseases and disorders associated with dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, or inflammation; or diseases involving abnormal glucose metabolism, e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome; or Alzheimer's Disease or frontotemporal dementia. |
| US11434265B2 |
Chimeric neurotoxins
The present invention relates to chimeric neurotoxins with enhanced properties and their use in therapy. |
| US11434264B2 |
Immunoassays for differential detection of clostridium difficile
Ultrasensitive and quantitative assays for detecting toxins of Clostridium difficile, which may involve digital ELISA, are provided. Also provided herein are differential detection assays that allow for distinguishing toxin B of highly virulent Clostridium difficile strains from toxin B of less virulent strains. |
| US11434263B2 |
Stabilized polypeptides and uses thereof
The present invention features polypeptides which inhibit dimerization of small multidrug resistance transporters including a stabilized α-helix, and the use of such polypeptides in the treatment of bacterial infections. |
| US11434253B2 |
Enantiopure terphenyls with two ortho-atropisomeric axes
Enantiopure terphenyl presenting two ortho-located chiral axes having the following structural formula (I): their process of synthesis and their use as mono or bidentate ligands for asymmetric organometallic reactions, as organocatalysts, as chiral base and as generator, with metal, of isolable chiral metallic complexes for applications in asymmetric catalysis and others. |
| US11434252B2 |
Hydridosilapyrroles, hydridosilaazapyrroles, method for preparation thereof, and reaction products therefrom
Hydridosilapyrroles and hydridosilaazapyrrole are a new class of heterocyclic compounds having a silicon bound to carbon and nitrogen atoms within the ring system and one or two hydrogen atoms on the silicon atom. The compounds have formula (I): in which R is a substituted or unsubstituted organic group and R′ is an alkyl group. These compounds react with a variety of organic and inorganic hydroxyl groups by a ring-opening reaction and may be used to produce silicon nitride or silicon carbonitride films. |
| US11434248B2 |
PDE9 inhibitor and use thereof
The present invention falls within the technical field of medicine, and in particular relates to PDE9 inhibitor compounds as shown in formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof, and also relates to pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and the uses thereof. X1, X2, X3, X4, R1, R2, ring A, L and m are as defined in the description. The compounds can be used to prepare drugs for treating or preventing related diseases mediated by PDE9. |
| US11434244B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing tactile dysfunction, anxiety, and social impairment
The present invention features novel peripherally-restricted non-benzodiazipene analogs with reduced blood brain barrier permeability and methods of use thereof for reducing tactile dysfunction, social impairment, and anxiety in a subject diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rett syndrome, Phelan McDermid syndrome, or Fragile X syndrome, or for treating touch over-reactivity, pain, or mechanical allodynia. |
| US11434242B2 |
Dopamine-b-hydroxylase inhibitors
This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula Ia (with R1, R4 to R6, n and A as defined herein) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof that are useful as dopamine-β-hydroxylase inhibitors; (b) pharmaceutical compositions (comprising such compounds, salts or solvates; (c) the use of such compounds, salts or solvates in therapy; (d) therapeutic methods of treatment using such compounds, salts or solvates; and (e) processes and intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds. |
| US11434240B2 |
TYK2 inhibitors and uses thereof
The present invention provides compounds of formula I, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same for the inhibition of TYK2, and the treatment of TYK2-mediated disorders. |
| US11434239B2 |
Aza-dihydro-acridone derivatives
Aza-dihydro-acridone derivatives of formula I, wherein the meaning of R1, R′1, R2 and R3 is that specified in the description, to be used as T cells proliferation inhibitors. |
| US11434238B2 |
Method for producing triazolopyridine compound
The present invention relates to a novel method for producing a triazolopyridine compound or a salt thereof having a PHD inhibitory action and useful for treating or preventing diseases caused by decreased production of EPO, or the like. The present invention provides a method for producing 2-({[7-hydroxy-5-(2-phenylethyl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-8-yl]carbonyl}amino)acetic acid comprising a step of reacting Compound [VI]: wherein R61, R62 and R111 are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. |
| US11434237B2 |
Selective ligands for tau aggregates
The invention provides compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising compounds of formula (I). The invention further provides uses of the compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), including the use of such compounds for the detection of tau deposits, and the use of such compounds and compositions as diagnostic agents in the diagnosis or monitoring of the progression of a disease or disorder such as Alzheimer's disease or corticobasal degeneration, or for the prevention or treatment of a disease or disorder such as Alzheimer's disease or corticobasal degeneration. |
| US11434235B2 |
Solid form of dihydropyrimidine compound and preparation method therefor and use thereof
Disclosed are a solid form of (E)-3-((R)-4-(((R)-6-(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-5-(methoxycarbonyl)-2-(thiazol-2-yl)-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-4-yl)methyl)morpholin-2-yl)acrylic acid, a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and the use thereof in the preparation of drugs for preventing or treating viral diseases. |
| US11434232B2 |
ATR inhibitor and application thereof
Disclosed are a compound as an ATR inhibitor and an application in preparing a drug as an ATR inhibitor. In particular, disclosed is a compound represented by formula (I) or an isomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US11434229B2 |
4,9-dioxo-4,9-dihydronaphtho[2,3-b]furan-3-carboxamide derivatives and uses thereof for treating proliferative diseases and infectious diseases
The present disclosure provides compounds of Formulas (I), (II), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds described herein are useful in treating proliferative diseases, for example, cancer (e.g., lung cancer), and infectious diseases (e.g., bacterial infections). |
| US11434228B2 |
Heterocyclic compound and organic light emitting device comprising same
The present specification relates to a heterocyclic compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and an organic light emitting device comprising the same. |
| US11434221B2 |
Pyrazine-4-carbamate or -urea derivatives as herbicides
The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyrazine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants. |
| US11434220B2 |
Use of physiological cooling active ingredients, and compositions comprising such active ingredients
The invention relates primarily to a method of modulation, preferably of in vitro and/or in vivo modulation, of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, wherein the receptor is contacted with at least one modulator selected from the group consisting of the compounds of the structure type 1 described herein. The present invention further relates to corresponding uses and compositions comprising such compounds. |
| US11434218B2 |
Polyphenol production method
[PROBLEM] To provide a novel method for synthesising a polyphenol.[SOLUTION] A polyphenol production method including the reaction of catechin in the presence of a catalyst and an oxidising agent, said catalyst comprising a metal oxide and/or a composite that comprises: a substrate which has an inorganic material on the surface thereof; and metal nanoparticles of a particle diameter of 0.5-100 nm attached to the surface of the inorganic material. |
| US11434215B2 |
Epoxy reactive diluent and manufacturing method therefor
Provided is an epoxy reactive diluent, wherein the content of a compound represented by Formula 1 below is 85% by weight or more based on a total weight of an epoxy reactive diluent composition: wherein n is 0, 2, 4 or 6. |
| US11434212B2 |
Bicyclic compound as a caspase inhibitor
A compound represented by formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof, and an application of the compound as a caspase inhibitor. |
| US11434209B2 |
Method for synthesis of TKX-50 using insensitive intermediate
The present disclosure relates to a method for synthesis of TKX-50 using an insensitive intermediate, and more specifically, to a method of manufacturing TKX-50 which includes: preparing DCG as a starting material; forming a THP-DAG intermediate from the DCG; and synthesizing TKX-50 through the THP-DAG intermediate. |
| US11434204B2 |
Method for producing a polymorphic form of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide
This invention relates to a process for the preparation of Form A of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide. Also disclosed herein is Form A of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof, obtainable by the process described herein. |
| US11434201B2 |
Processes for preparing pyrrolidine compounds
Processes for preparing 5,5-dimethyl-3-methylenepyrrolidin-2-one, (S)-3,5,5-trimethylpyrrolidine-2-one, (R)-3,5,5-trimethylpyrrolidine-2-one, (S)-2,4,4-trimethylpyrrolidine, and (R)-2,4,4-trimethylpyrrolidine, and their salt forms are disclosed. |
| US11434200B2 |
Solid forms comprising an oxime ether compound and a coformer, compositions and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are formulations, processes, solid forms and methods of use relating to (E)-1-(4-(1-(((4-cyclohexyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)oxy)imino)ethyl)-2-ethylbenzyl)azetidine-3-carboxylic acid. |
| US11434193B2 |
Preparation method for esterquats based on oil
The present invention relates to a process for producing an esterquat by a transesterification reaction of a fatty acid oil or a mixture comprising one or more fatty acid oils and one or more fatty acids with a tertiary hydroxy amine and then a quaternization reaction. Esterquats obtained by the method of the invention show beneficial properties in particular when used as active component in fabric softener materials. |
| US11434189B1 |
Method for isolating curcuminoids from turmeric rhizome
A method for isolating curcuminoids from turmeric rhizome includes the steps of a) subjecting the turmeric rhizome to extraction with a first ethanol solution having an ethanol concentration ranging from 90% to 100% at a stirring speed ranging from 100 rpm to 300 rpm so as to obtain an ethanol-extracted product; and b) subjecting the ethanol-extracted product to crystallization with a second ethanol solution having an ethanol concentration ranging from 90% to 100 at a temperature ranging from 2° C. to 8° C. and a stirring speed ranging from 40 rpm to 300 rpm so as to obtain the curcuminoids. |
| US11434179B2 |
Fertilizer combinations
Disclosed herein is a composition comprising fertilizer particles being coated with at least two layers of superabsorbent polymers such that leachate of nitrogen in the soil is substantially decreased. |
| US11434175B2 |
Method of forming a boron nitride (BN) nanotube interface coating on ceramic fibers
An electrophoretic deposition method of forming a boron nitride (BN) nanotube interface coating on ceramic fibers has been developed. The method comprises immersing first and second electrodes in a suspension including surface-modified BN nanotubes, where the first electrode includes ceramic fibers positioned on a surface thereof. The surface-modified BN nanotubes comprise BN nanotubes with an electrically charged polymer adsorbed on surfaces thereof. A voltage is applied to the first and second electrodes, and the surface-modified BN nanotubes move toward the first electrode and deposit on the ceramic fibers. After the deposition of the surface-modified BN nanotubes, the ceramic fibers are removed from the suspension and heat treated. Accordingly, a BN nanotube interface coating is formed on the ceramic fibers. |
| US11434166B2 |
Articles with a low-elastic modulus layer and retained strength
One or more aspects of the disclosure pertain to an article including a film disposed on a glass substrate, which may be strengthened, where the interface between the film and the glass substrate is modified, such that the article has an improved average flexural strength, and the film retains key functional properties for its application. Some key functional properties of the film include optical, electrical and/or mechanical properties. The bridging of a crack from one of the film or the glass substrate into the other of the film or the glass substrate can be suppressed by inserting a nanoporous crack mitigating layer between the glass substrate and the film. |
| US11434164B2 |
A12O3 rich hard and crack resistant glasses and glass-ceramics
Al2O3— rich compositions with desirable hardness and crack resistance for various functional applications. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the composition into various dimensions and shapes under a temperature much lower than in conventional methods. |
| US11434163B2 |
Variable diameter seal for optical preform furnace
A variable seal for shielding from contaminants both an object to be heated in, and the heating element of, a high-temperature furnace. The seal has a first support ring and a second support ring separated by a distance. One or more components control the distance between the two support rings. A high-temperature fabric cylinder is attached to the support rings, is located where the object enters or exits the furnace, and surrounds at least a portion of the object. A mechanism engages the approximate center of the fabric cylinder to close the fabric cylinder as the one or more components decrease the distance between the two support rings and to open the fabric cylinder as the one or more components increase the distance between the two support rings, whereby the fabric cylinder continuously contacts the circumference of the object regardless of the diameter of the object. |
| US11434157B2 |
Operating method for organic wastewater treatment apparatus and organic wastewater treatment apparatus
An organic wastewater treatment apparatus is operated by switching between a first operation mode and a second operation mode. The first operation mode includes supplying organic wastewater to a dual-use tank and performing an anaerobic treatment process therein, performing a nitrification-denitrification process in a membrane bioreactor treatment tank, and extracting membrane-permeated water from a membrane separation device arranged in the membrane bioreactor treatment tank as treated water. The second operation mode includes supplying the organic wastewater to the dual-use tank and performing an aerobic treatment process therein, supplying mixed liquid containing activated sludge from the dual-use tank to both of the membrane bioreactor treatment tank and a sedimentation tank, performing a nitrification-denitrification process in the membrane bioreactor treatment tank, extracting membrane-permeated water from the membrane separation device arranged in the membrane bioreactor treatment tank as treated water, and also extracting solid-liquid separated liquid from the sedimentation tank as treated water. |
| US11434153B2 |
Separation of ozone oxidation in liquid media into three unit operations for process optimization
Disclosed are decoupled systems and methods for producing an oxidized liquid. The method comprises the steps of generating an ozone strong water in a mass transfer unit, mixing the ozone strong water with a process liquid in a mixing unit to form a homogeneous and gas-free mixture of the ozone strong water and the process liquid, forwarding the homogeneous and gas-free mixture to a reaction unit, and producing the oxidized liquid in the reaction unit. The method utilizes the acidic feed liquid to generate ozone dissolved in water having a higher concentration at a saturated or nearly saturated concentration compared to prior art processes at atmospheric pressure and neutral or alkaline pH. |
| US11434152B2 |
Method for increasing the magnesium ion concentration in feed water
The present invention relates to a method for increasing the magnesium ion concentration of feed water. The method comprises the steps of providing an inlet flow of feed water QIN and passing said flow QIN through a solid bed comprising a magnesium ion source to obtain an outlet flow of treated water QOUT having an increased concentration of magnesium ions. The invention further relates to a water treatment system for increasing the magnesium ion concentration of feed water and a corresponding flow reactor. |
| US11434151B2 |
Methods of improving compatibility of oilfield produced water from different sources
a method of treating aqueous wellbore fluids, comprising (a) converting one or more multivalent cations in a multivalent cation-containing aqueous fluid to form a mixture comprising one or more insoluble compounds and a treated aqueous fluid, (b) separating the treated aqueous fluid from the one or more insoluble compounds, and (c) contacting the treated aqueous fluid with a sulfide-containing aqueous fluid to form a compatibilized aqueous fluid, wherein the multivalent cation-containing aqueous fluid, the sulfide-containing aqueous fluid, or both were recovered from wellbores prior to (c). |
| US11434150B2 |
Method and apparatus for advanced vacuum membrane distillation
Embodiments provide methods and structures for purification or volume reduction of a brine by an advanced vacuum distillation process (AVMD) to achieve higher flux by passage of vapors through an AVMD distillation unit. In one example, brine is circulated in a tank. The tank may include one or more membrane pouches that are submerged in the circulating brine or placed above the water level of the hot circulating brine. In other embodiments the membrane pouches are outside of the tank that includes the hot circulating brine but still in communication with it. The circulating brine is heated, allowing creation of water vapor. Using a vacuum, the water vapor is drawn through the membrane, where it may be condensed and subjected to further beneficial use. This process can concentrate to levels to generate crystals or solids, which can be separated and utilized. |
| US11434145B2 |
Nano-functionalized support and production method thereof
A nano-functionalized support comprises an application surface and a photocatalytic nanoparticle coating deposited on the application surface. The photocatalytic nanoparticle coating comprises titanium dioxide doped with a nitrogen-containing doping agent. |
| US11434144B2 |
Durable powder composition
The present invention relates to a detoxified powder composition comprising a zinc-bearing compound selected from the group consisting of zinc carbonate, zinc hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc sulphate and mixtures thereof, and at least one detoxification agent containing at least one oxide based on a cation, selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, magnesium, strontium and beryllium. |
| US11434143B2 |
Polycrystalline YAG sintered body and production method thereof
A polycrystalline YAG sintered body, wherein, when dimensions of a smallest rectangular solid surrounding a YAG sintered body are A mm×B mm×C mm, a maximum value (A, B, C) is 150 mm or less, a minimum value (A, B, C) is more than 20 mm and 40 mm or less, and an optical loss coefficient when light of a wavelength of 300 to 1500 nm (excluding wavelengths which result in absorption of light by an additive element) is transmitted therethrough is 0.002 cm−1 or less. Moreover, a polycrystalline YAG sintered body, wherein, when dimensions of a smallest rectangular solid surrounding a YAG sintered body are A mm×B mm×C mm, a maximum value (A, B, C) is more than 150 mm and 300 mm or less, a minimum value (A, B, C) is more than 5 mm and 40 mm or less, and an optical loss coefficient when light of a wavelength of 300 to 1500 nm (excluding wavelengths which result in absorption of light by an additive element) is transmitted therethrough is 0.002 cm−1 or less. An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a large and transparent polycrystalline YAG sintered body and its production method. |
| US11434137B2 |
Ultrafine-bubble generation agent including high-CO2-content ice
An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrafine bubble generating agent capable of easily generating ultrafine bubbles in a liquid without requiring an ultrafine-bubble generator, a method for producing an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid, an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid produced by the same production method, and the like. The method for producing an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid of the present invention comprises melting ice having a CO2-content rate of 3 wt % or more (preferably a CO2 hydrate). |
| US11434136B2 |
Polycrystalline diamond bodies incorporating fractionated distribution of diamond particles of different morphologies
Diamond bodies and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Diamond bodies are formed from at least a bimodal, alternatively a tri-modal or higher modal, feedstock having at least one fraction of modified diamond particles with a fine particle size (0.5-3.0 μm) and at least one fraction of diamond particles with coarse particle size (15.0 to 30 μm). During high pressure-high temperature processing, fine particle sized, modified diamond particles in the first fraction preferentially fracture to smaller sizes while preserving the morphology of coarse particle sized diamond particles in the second fraction. Diamond bodies incorporating the two fractions have a microstructure including second fraction diamond particles dispersed in a continuous matrix of first fraction modified diamond particles and exhibit improved wear characteristics, particularly for wear associated with drilling of geological formations. |
| US11434135B2 |
Graphite sheet having excellent thermal conductivity and method for preparing the same
The present invention provides a method for preparing a high-performance graphite sheet by imidizing a polyamic acid resulting from a reaction of dianhydride monomer(s) and diamine monomer(s) to obtain a polyimide film; and carbonizing and/or graphitizing the polyimide film to obtain a high-performance graphite sheet, where the polyimide film contains 2 or more fillers having different average particle diameters, and the thermal conductivity of the graphite sheet is at least 1,400 W/m·K. Further, the present invention provides a graphite sheet obtained by the above method. |
| US11434133B2 |
Reforming system and reforming method using off gas as cooling medium
Disclosed is a reforming system using an off gas as a cooling medium, which includes: a compressor configured to compress a feed gas; a cooling system a heat exchanger connected to the compressor and configured to cool the feed gas, the temperature of which has been raised in a compression process, by a cooling medium including cooling water; a reformer configured to generate a synthesis gas including hydrogen by reacting the feed gas, which passed through the heat exchanger, with water; a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit configured to separate hydrogen from the synthesis gas generated by the reformer and discharge the off gas; and an off gas line configured to feed the off gas discharged from the PSA unit to the heat exchanger such that the heat exchanger utilizes the off gas as the cooling medium. |
| US11434130B2 |
Surface micromachined structures
Described examples include an apparatus having a substrate with a substrate surface. The apparatus also includes an element with a planar surface facing the substrate surface and with a nonplanar surface opposite the planar surface facing away from the substrate surface. |
| US11434125B2 |
Automated beverage pouring device with foam control
A beverage pouring device includes a cradle that is moveable between a first position and a second position under a dispensing spigot. The cradle supports a glass and moving the cradle to the second position actuates a valve to dispense beverage into the glass. After partially filling the glass, the cradle automatically returns to the first position and the device continues filling the glass to a desired volume. The device starts and stops the flow of beverage automatically to arrive at a desired volume within the glass. The automatically moving cradle helps with foam control while allowing the glass to be filled hands-free which allows the user to do other tasks while the glass is being filled. The device tracks beverage statistics and sends these statistics to a remote computing device, as well as provides an alert when the beverage source approaches emptiness. |
| US11434120B2 |
Stake removal apparatus
A system including means for supporting a foundation member or ancillary structure; means for driving said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means to a ground; means for prying or removing said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means driven into the ground; means for engaging at least one or more extension sections of said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means; means for contacting said engaging means to remove said foundation member or ancillary structure supporting means that is driven into the ground area; means for manipulating said prying or removing means; means for providing support for said prying or removing means; means for providing support for said manipulating means; and means for providing a generally straight sliding contact. |
| US11434117B2 |
Lifting and support apparatus
A lifting and support apparatus having a fully lowered position, a fully extended position and many transitional positions. The lifting and support apparatus includes a base portion with a first leg, a second leg, a third leg and a fourth leg hingedly attached thereto and extending therefrom. The apparatus can also include a first lateral support element that the first and second legs are extending toward and hingedly connected to and a second lateral support element that the third and fourth legs are extending toward and hingedly connected to. The apparatus further includes a lift support portion that has a fifth leg, a sixth leg, a seventh leg and an eighth leg hingedly connected thereto and extending therefrom, the fifth and sixth legs extending to and hingedly connected to the first lateral support element and the seventh and eighth legs extending to and hingedly connected to the second lateral support element. In addition, the apparatus has a drive apparatus and threaded shaft for forcing the first lateral support element and the second lateral support element toward and away from each other, which raises and lowers the lift support portion of the lifting apparatus relative to the base portion. A method of raising or supporting an object with a lifting and support apparatus. The method includes placing the lifting and support apparatus in a desired position relative to the object to be raised and supported. The method also includes actuating the lifting and support apparatus to raise the object to a desired height. |
| US11434115B2 |
Telescoping stabilization strut system
A telescoping stabilization strut system generally comprising a fixturing pin system with accidental or inadvertent operation protection for providing stability and support between a bearing surface such as a ground surface and a load such as a vehicle, an aircraft, a machine, or a structure. |
| US11434113B2 |
Crane
Provided is a crane (1) comprising: a boom (7) capable of being raised, lowered, and telescoped; a wire rope (8) being suspended from the boom (7); a winch (9) for winding and unwinding the wire rope (8); and a hook (10) being raised and lowered by the winding and unwinding of the wire rope (8). The crane further comprises a spooling operation instrument (24) for enabling commanding an operation state of the winch (9). When the hook (10) is raised to a height at which the hanging length d is a prescribed value by an operation of the spooling operation instrument (24), the boom (7) is raised and extended while the wire rope (8) is unwound such that the prescribed hanging length d is maintained, thereby sustaining the elevation operation of the hook (10). |
| US11434112B2 |
Crane
Provided is a crane (1) including: a boom (7); a wire rope (8); a winch (9); and a hook (10). The crane further includes: a spooling operation instrument (24) for enabling commanding an operation state of the winch (9); and switches (switch (41) or switch (42)) for enabling commanding a switch of a control mode with regard to the operation of the spooling operation instrument (24). When the boom (7) is in a flat travel orientation with the hook (10) loaded on a prescribed site (hook platform (12)), the switches ((41), (42)) being in an on state and the spooling operation instrument (24) being operated toward one side thereof cause the boom (7) to be raised to a work orientation while the wire rope (8) is unwound such that the hook (10) is not lifted. |
| US11434111B2 |
Crane
A crane calculates the resonance frequency of the fluctuation of a suspended load determined from the hanging length of a main wire rope or a sub wire rope, generates a control signal for actuators, in accordance with the operation of a turning operation tool, a hoisting operation tool and the like, and generates a filtering control signal for the actuators in which a frequency component in any frequency range has been attenuated from the control signal at any ratio in reference to the resonance frequency. When the actuators are controlled by the operation of the respective operation tool and when the actuators are controlled regardless of the operation of the respective operation tool, the frequency range to be attenuated and the attenuation ratio are switched to different settings. |
| US11434108B2 |
Engine hoist attachment assembly
An engine hoist attachment assembly for hoisting a vehicle component includes a tube, a bar, and a pair of rods. The tube has a first end that is configured to slidably insert a terminus of a boom of an engine hoist to removably couple the tube to the boom. The bar has a back face that is coupled to and extends bidirectionally and perpendicularly from a second end of the tube so that the bar is substantially parallel to a surface upon which the engine hoist is positioned. The pair of rods is coupled to and extends in parallel from a front face of the bar. The rods are configured to position under a vehicle component, positioning a user to utilize the engine hoist to selectively lift and lower the vehicle component. |
| US11434105B2 |
Suspension member load sensor
A suspension member load sensor configured for use with a suspension member in an elevator system is provided. The suspension member load sensor includes a housing bounded by an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate. The upper cover plate and the lower cover plates are configured to receive a rod extending therethrough. The lower cover plate is configured to seat adjacent a mounting plate. A strain gauge is disposed within the housing and configured to produce an electrical signal commensurate with a load on the suspension member. A plurality of spaced apart projections extend outwardly from a lower surface of the lower cover plate. The projections are configured to define a location for the introduction of force into the load sensor. |
| US11434104B2 |
Continuous monitoring of rail and ride quality of elevator system
A safety actuation device for an elevator system including an elevator car and a guide rail includes a safety brake disposed on the car and adapted to be forced against the guide rail when moved from a non-braking state to a braking state. An electronic safety actuator is operably connected to the safety brake. The electronic safety actuator includes at least one sensor configured to monitor one or more parameters associated with a ride quality of the elevator car. |
| US11434099B2 |
Media processing apparatus and recording apparatus
A media processing apparatus includes a media transporter, a stacking portion on which media are stacked, a binding processing portion that binds an upstream end portion of a media bundle, a pair of ejection rollers that eject the media bundle, and a displacement mechanism that displaces a first roller of the pair of ejection rollers to a nipping position at which the media bundle is nipped and a separated position at which the first roller is separated from the media bundle, in which, when the media bundle, the upstream end portion of which is closed, is to be ejected from the stacking portion, the first roller is disposed in the nipping position and ejection of the media bundle is started, the first roller is displaced to the separated position during ejection of the media bundle, and, thereafter, the first roller is disposed again at the nipping position. |
| US11434096B2 |
Adaptive sheet caliper control system and apparatus and methods
The present invention provides an adaptive control system to control a plant using direct output feedback in which a function of the full plant state, as opposed to estimates thereof, is used for feedback control of the plant. The adaptive control system of this invention is therefore highly useful in the control of plants, particularly plants for controlling the physical properties of rolls of web material and more particularly a calendering apparatus. Accordingly, in a particularly preferred embodiment the adaptive control system of this invention controls loading of a calender apparatus, such as a pair of opposed rolls forming a calendering stack, based upon the physical properties of a previously processed web. |
| US11434091B2 |
Trailer stabilizer
A trailer stabilizing device for stabilizing a parked freight trailer, the trailer stabilizing device comprising a frame separate from the support frame of the parked freight trailer, the stabilizing device frame having mounted thereto wheels and a hitch, the stabilizing device including a repositionable jack. |
| US11434090B2 |
System and equipment for automatic unloading of parcels
A system for automatic unloading of parcels from a container or trailer includes a base belt (310), a plurality of inserts (320, 322, 420, 422, 520, 522) and an automated unloading apparatus (200) with a ramp (230) and a conveyor (226). The ramp (230) is configured to pass under the base belt (310) and the conveyor (226) is configured to remove a plurality of items (370) when the automated unloading apparatus (200) moves into an interior of the container or trailer (350), and the base belt (310) is configured to be installed in a first section (360) of a floor (356) of the container or trailer (350), and the plurality of inserts (320, 322, 420, 422, 520, 522) is configured to be installed in a second section (362, 364) of the floor (356) of the container or trailer (350), such that the plurality of items (370) is either located on the base belt (310) or on the plurality of inserts (320, 322, 420, 422, 520, 522). |
| US11434089B2 |
Adapter plate assembly
An adapter plate assembly for stocking a variety of different modular boxes includes a first adapter plate that has a plurality of protrusions to engage structural features of a first modular box. The first adapter plate has a plurality of holes each extending to accommodate structural features of a second modular box. A pair of first blocks is each of the first blocks is pivotally coupled to the first adapter plate to abut an outer wall of the second modular box. A second adapter plate has a plurality of openings to accommodate structural features of the second modular box. A pair of second blocks is each removably coupled to the second adapter plate to abut an outer wall of the second modular box. |
| US11434086B1 |
Automated item redistribution systems for containers
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for automated item redistribution systems for containers. In one embodiment, an example system may include a shuttle configured to move adjacent to an array of containers arranged in a first row and a second row, the array of containers including a first container in the first row and a second container in the second row. Example systems may include a first camera configured to image containers in the first row, a second camera configured to image containers in the second row, a first container receptacle portion configured to receive containers, and a rake arm comprising a telescoping portion and a head portion. The head portion may be configured to rotate from a flat position to an angled position. The system may be configured to clear jams in individual containers of the array of containers using the rake arm. |
| US11434084B2 |
Method and device for opening a transport bag
A method and a device for opening a transport bag for loading and/or unloading, wherein the transport bag is conveyed along a conveying path by a conveyor system, in a suspended manner, to a device for opening the transport bag. The transport bag has a front and rear wall and a movable push element, which effects a relative movement of the front and rear wall with respect to one another between a closed bag state and an open bag state. An actively moved push device exerts a pushing force on a first end of the push element of the transport bag and the push element is converted from an idle conformation into a conformation subjected to a pushing force. The front and rear wall are thus moved relative to one another in the direction of an open bag state and the transport bag is opened for loading and/or unloading. |
| US11434083B2 |
Reclaimers, reclaimer systems, and methods of using same
Disclosed herein are reclaimer systems, troughs, and methods for selectively positioning at least a portion of an upper portion of a trough relative to a vertical axis to adjust an operative height of the trough and thereby set an overflow threshold height for the reclaimed material, wherein reclaimed material below the overflow threshold height contributes to a target reclaim rate for the reclaimer system, and wherein the trough is configured to permit overflow of reclaimed material above the overflow threshold height. |
| US11434082B2 |
Stuck slide determination system
A stuck slide determination system is provided that determines if a slide (e.g., glass slide), positioned on a scanning stage at the start of the scanning process, gets stuck and does not move along with the scanning stage after the scanning process commences. In an embodiment, the system includes a sensor having a transmitter and receiver that are relatively positioned to detect the presence of the stage or a slide or the absence of the stage or a slide. When the scanning stage begins to move at the start of the scanning process, a processor monitors a signal from the sensor and determines if the slide is improperly positioned after the scanning process has commenced. If the slide is improperly positioned, the processor stops movement of the scanning stage in order to protect the slide from damage. |
| US11434072B2 |
Access control device, method for controlling the access to a tank
An access control device for controlling access to a tank defining a storage chamber and access to the storage chamber; the device includes at least one cap and an external apparatus; the cap includes a closure body defining a closed position and an open position; a housing defining a housing volume for the closure body and a reciprocal rotation with respect to the closure body; a connection to connect the closure body to the housing, thereby defining an operating configuration in which said reciprocal rotation is prevented and a non-operating configuration in which it allows said reciprocal rotation, thus preventing said housing from controlling the passage of the closure body between the closed and open positions; and a data connector to provide wireless data connection with the external apparatus to allow it to control the passage of the connection between operating configuration and non-operating configuration. |
| US11434071B1 |
Hopper cover and hopper cover system
A hopper lid for a hopper having a top opening may include a top panel, side channels formed on sides of the hopper lid and configured to engage side ridges of the hopper for the hopper lid to slide over the top opening, a front stop formed on a front of the hopper lid and configured to engage a front ridge of the hopper to stop the hopper lid from further sliding rearward when the top panel fully covers the top opening, and an undulation formed on the hopper lid protruding vertically lower than the top panel and adjacent the front stop to, together with the front stop form a detent that, when the top panel fully covers the top opening, traps the front ridge of the hopper between the front stop and the undulation to resist slide of the hopper lid, effectively locking the hopper lid to the hopper. |
| US11434067B2 |
Method and system for preparing hot drink using combined roasting and brewing
A device and method for preparing hot beverage while combining roasting the brewing in the same device. When non-roasted or semi roasted grinds or scrunched leaves are used, completion of the roasting is performed by the device to a desired level of roasting. Thereafter brewing is performed in a desired temperature and a controlled pressure. The grinds or scrunched leaves can be provided packed in a capsule. |
| US11434065B2 |
Automatic spray dispenser
The present invention relates to automatic odor treatment spray dispensers. |
| US11434061B2 |
Label for modified atmosphere packaging
Maintenance of conditions optimal to perishable materials within a package during shipment will prolong the lifetime of the goods for shipment. The present invention provides a system for mitigating spoilage of perishable materials. The system comprises a container defining a compartment for storage of perishable materials, the container further defining an opening for providing communication between the compartment and an outside environment. A film cooperates with the container to seal the opening of the container and control flow of gas and water vapor transfer between the compartment and the outside environment. |
| US11434058B2 |
Divisible container carrier
A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having two or more rows and multiple ranks of container apertures formed therein. The plurality of containers are each placed into a respective container receiving aperture and are thus unitized in a package. The flexible carrier further includes a plurality of handles corresponding with the multiple ranks, each handle formed at a periphery of the flexible sheet and a line of weakness formed between the transverse ranks. As a result of the described configuration, the flexible carrier is divisible into multiple sub-carriers, each unitizing a set of containers and each including a handle along a respective transverse edge of the resulting sub-carrier. |
| US11434055B2 |
Fastening system
A fastening system having a cable tie which has i) a toothed cable tie strip and ii) a cable tie head with a detent device for detent engagement with the toothed cable tie strip. The fastening system further includes a holding apparatus which is separate from the cable tie. The cable tie, in the fully assembled state, is positioned relative to the holding apparatus such that the material for binding held by the cable tie is arranged spaced apart from the holding apparatus in order to reduce abrasion of the material for binding. A cable tie, a holding apparatus for a fastening system of the type, and a corresponding assembly method are also presented. |
| US11434053B2 |
Bottle cap and insert apparatus
Disclosed are various embodiments of a bottle cap apparatus configured for dispensing fluids through a sealed channel. In one example, the bottle cap apparatus comprises a cap, an insert container, and a stem. The cap has a top platform with an aperture. The insert container has a first end and a second end. The first end has a first opening that is positioned adjacent to an underside of the top platform of the cap. The second end having a recessed bottom with a second opening. The stem having a platform between a first end and a second end. The second end of the stem is positioned within the recessed bottom of the insert container. The first end being extended through the aperture of the cap. A dispensing channel is formed from the components of the bottle cap apparatus and is configured to allow a fluid be extracted from a bottle. |
| US11434051B2 |
Container cap securing and venting
In consumer-market containers for beverages or other contents under pressure, the cap provides a gas-tight seal by way of two mechanisms that work interdependently. The first is a pressure grip configured to grip the outside wall of the container. The second is twist threads, or some other second attachment structure, that urges the inside of the cap (or, typically, a cap liner disposed thereon) against the rim of the container. Release of pressurized gases when the container is first opened can be by way of release vents in the cap, or via the bottom of the cap through the twist thread area. In the latter case, particular configurations of the pressure grip are relied on to establish the gas escape path. |
| US11434047B2 |
Method for packaging articles for transportation
A method for packaging articles for transportation including: a) preparing at least one pallet, wherein the pallet includes a base plate; b) placing at least one article to be transported onto the base plate; c) providing a transport box that is open toward the base plate over the at least one article to be transported, wherein the transport box is placed on the base plate in such a manner that the transport box together with the base plate forms an interior of a transport packaging unit which receives the at least one article to be transported; d) a closure step, wherein the transport box comprises a closable opening on a side opposite the base plate, wherein the closable opening is closed in the closure step; and e) at least one fixing step including fixing the transport box on the base plate with at least one fastening element. |
| US11434040B2 |
Child-resistant packaging
A child-resistant package comprising a tray and a sleeve. The tray is configured to be inserted into said sleeve. The tray comprises external protrusions and the sleeve comprises one or more internal protrusions and access holes. The internal protrusions are configured to engage with the external protrusions when the tray and the sleeve are in a closed position, such that the tray is substantially prevented from being taken out of the closed position without disengaging the external protrusions from the internal protrusions. Each of the access holes overlaps with an end of each of the external protrusions, such that a user may access and disengage the external protrusions from the one or more internal protrusions, such that the tray is no longer prevented from being taken out of the closed position. |
| US11434038B2 |
Container with liner
A container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel of the base layer, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising at least a panel foldably connected to the central panel along the opening. |
| US11434036B2 |
Label application system
A label application system and method for applying a label to a package travelling on a conveyor along a conveying path includes: an applicator apparatus which is operable to move a label into contact with a package, a control system, which controls operation of the applicator apparatus, and a sensor system operable to detect an edge of the package, a distance from a reference point to the package, and the speed at which the package is travelling, wherein the control system is operable to receive and process the data from the sensor system relating to the package and initiate operation of the applicator apparatus such that the label is applied to the package in a desired position as the package moves in a direction of travel. |
| US11434035B2 |
Device for labelling containers
A container-labeling apparatus includes a label-strip feeder having a vacuum drum and a vacuum cylinder that has vacuum regions extending between different angular ranges. A first vacuum source provides the vacuum at the vacuum drum and a second vacuum source provides the vacuum at the vacuum cylinder. During operation, the vacuum regions provide different under-pressures. |
| US11434030B2 |
Separating device for a strap end connecting device, strap end connecting device, and strapping system
The present disclosure relates to a separating device for severing at least one strap, in particular a plastic strap, the separating device having a blade with an edge for severing the at least one strap, and it being possible for the separating device to be connected to a strap end connecting device, the strap end connecting device having an assembly which has a heating element, it being possible for the blade to be connected to that assembly of the strap end connecting device which has the heating element. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a strap end connecting device for a strapping system having a separating device of this type. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a strap end connecting device for a strapping system having a strap end connecting device of this type. |
| US11434025B2 |
Deployable space vehicle
A space vehicle comprising an optical system having a field of view, the optical system comprising at least two optical elements spaced from one another along an optical axis, thereby defining an interior cavity; at least one control system comprising at least one physical element configured for performing function(s) for enabling operation of the vehicle; and at least one holding assembly for holding the at least one control system and comprising a folding mechanism configured to move between a folded position corresponding to an inoperative mode of the optical system, and a deployed position corresponding to an operative mode of the optical system, such that in the folded position, the control system is at least partially located in the interior cavity for stowage, and in the deployed position, the control system is located outside the interior cavity and outside the field of view of the optical system, allowing operation of the optical system. |
| US11434023B2 |
Presence detection systems and methods with increased occupancy status determination
A support panel assembly includes a lower panel, an upper panel pivotally coupled to the lower panel by a central pedestal, and a first pressure sensor located about a center of the support panel assembly, and coupled to the central pedestal. The first pressure sensor detects pressure exerted into the upper panel in response to the upper panel pivoting in relation to the lower panel about the central pedestal. The first pressure sensor outputs a pressure signal indicative of pressure exerted into the upper panel. In at least one embodiment, the pressure signal is received by a detecting control unit. |
| US11434013B2 |
Continuously tensioned truss strap
A support arrangement for an inflatable evacuation system may comprise an inflatable member configured to be elongated and stiffened in a longitudinal direction in response to being in an inflated condition, a protrusion extending orthogonal to a surface of the inflatable member, a tensile member attached at at least two locations to the inflatable member on opposing sides of the protrusion and being slidably engagable over the protrusion so as to maintain about equal tension in the tensile member on opposing sides of the protrusion, and a sleeve attached to the protrusion configured to maintain the tensile member laterally relative to the protrusion even as the tensile member is able to slide longitudinally. |
| US11434011B1 |
One-time flare mechanism
A one-time flare mechanism system for use with an aerial payload system is describe which uses minimal actuation force to produce a reliable flare with minimal shock to the payload, parafoil and rigging. |
| US11434003B2 |
Drone deterrence system, method, and assembly
A drone deterrence system includes a housing configured to be secured to a structure. A motion detector is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to detect motion within a predetermined range. A tracker is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to track motion of a drone within the predetermined range. A control unit is in communication with the motion detector and the tracker, and is configured to take action to deter the drone from remaining in the predetermined range. |
| US11434002B1 |
Personal drone assistant
An aerial drone system configured to serve as personal drone assistance is disclosed. The drone assistant is configured to follow the user and provide (1) audiovisual output including video, audio, and navigation, (2) environmental comfort including shade, light, misters for the benefit of the user, as well as (3) privacy and security. To provide audiovisual output, the drone is configured to track the user and maintain a constant height and distance relative to the user, preferably a few feet away in front of the user. To provide environmental comfort including shade, for example, the drone is configured to automatically maintain a position between the user and the sun, thus causing a shadow to be continually cast on the user. This shading is enhanced by specialized louvres and screens configured to prevent any direct sunlight from directly impinging on the user. |
| US11434001B2 |
Systems and methods for transporting a fluid using an unmanned aerial vehicle
An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system for fluid transport includes a UAV having a fluid chamber configured to transport a fluid, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes instructions which, when executed by the processor, may cause the system to receive a first location for collecting or releasing a fluid, determine a fluid level of the fluid chamber, and transport the fluid by the UAV to the first location based on the determined fluid level. |
| US11433993B2 |
Electromechanical actuator pump
A nose landing gear system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the nose landing gear system includes an electric motor; a hydraulic pump connected to the electric motor; a gearbox connected to the electric motor; and a clutch configured to mechanically couple the gearbox to a steering collar. |
| US11433991B2 |
Tilting landing gear systems and methods
Systems and methods for mechanically rotating an aircraft about its center-of-gravity (CG) are disclosed. The system can enable the rear, or main, landing gear to squat, while the nose landing gear raises to generate a positive pitch angle for the aircraft for takeoff or landing. The system can also enable the nose gear and main gear to return to a relatively level fuselage attitude for ground operations. The system can include one or more hydraulically linked hydraulic cylinders to control the overall height of the nose gear and the main gear. Because the hydraulic cylinders are linked, a change on the length of the nose cylinder generates a proportional, and opposite, change in the length of the main cylinder, and vice-versa. A method and control system for monitoring and controlling the relative positions of the nose gear and main gear is also disclosed. |
| US11433990B2 |
Active laminar flow control system with composite panel
An assembly is provided for active laminar flow control. This assembly includes a panel, which panel includes an outer skin, an inner skin and a plurality of plenums between the outer skin and the inner skin. Each of the plurality of plenums is fluidly coupled with a respective array of perforations through the outer skin. The panel is constructed from fiber-reinforced composite material. |
| US11433985B2 |
Door for cargo airplane
Door for cargo airplane, wherein a cargo compartment is accessible from the outside of the fuselage through an opening for loading goods provided with the door. The door is provided with a first operating handle accessible from the outside of the door and used to lock/unlock the pins that are used to connect the door to the fuselage and control the closing/opening of a ventilation door; and a second operating handle accessible from the outside of the door for advancing/retracting the pins in/from respective seats. According to the invention, the door is provided with a third handle accessible from the inside of the door and mechanically interconnected with the first handle for locking/unlocking the pins and controlling the closing/opening of the ventilation door; and a fourth operating handle accessible from the inside of the door and mechanically interconnected with the second handle for advancing/retracting the pins in/from respective seats. |
| US11433983B1 |
System and method for maneuvering marine vessel with non-engine-powered propulsion device
A marine propulsion system includes an engine-powered propulsion device coupled in torque-transmitting relationship with an engine. A non-engine-powered propulsion device is coupled to a source of electric or hydraulic power. A control module is provided in signal communication with the engine-powered propulsion device and the non-engine-powered propulsion device. A user-operated input device is in signal communication with the control module. The marine propulsion system operates in a non-engine-powered propulsion mode in response to the control module determining the following: the engine was previously running; a speed of the engine is below an engine-stopped speed threshold; the marine propulsion system is on; and a request for movement of the vessel has been input via the user-operated input device. While the marine propulsion system operates in the non-engine-powered propulsion mode, the control module controls the non-engine-powered propulsion device to generate thrust to maneuver the vessel according to the request for movement. |
| US11433979B2 |
Reversible camber wings and vehicles including the same
Reversible camber wings are disclosed herein. A reversible camber wing includes a first body portion that defines a trailing edge of the reversible camber wing and a second body portion that defines a leading edge of the reversible camber wing. The second body portion is configured to be selectively pivoted about a pivot axis relative to the first body portion between a first position and a second position. The reversible camber wing additionally comprises a flexible skin that extends around the first and second body portions and conforms to the body portions when the second body portion is in the first position and the second position. When the second body portion is in the first position, the reversible camber wing has a first camber, and when the second body portion is in the second position, the reversible camber wing has a second camber that is opposite the first camber. |
| US11433978B2 |
Mask for surface snorkeling
The mask for surface snorkeling comprises a rigid frame (2), a transparent visor (3), a soft face mask (4) applicable in an airtight way to the face of the user and having a membrane (7) which delimits an upper viewing chamber (8) being shaped to contain the eyes of the user and a lower breathing chamber (9) being shaped to contain the nose and mouth of the user, and a breathing circuit (5) connected to the lower chamber (9), a ventilation circuit of the upper chamber (8) independent and separated from the breathing circuit (5) also being provided. |
| US11433977B2 |
Methods and systems for component-based reduced order modeling for industrial-scale structural digital twins
A method for maintaining a physical asset based on recommendations generated by analyzing operational data and a composite model of a plurality of models representing the physical asset includes constructing, by a computing device, using a port-reduced static condensation reduced basis element approximation of at least a portion of a partial differential equation, the composite model. The computing device analyzes an error indicator associated with at least one model within the composite model to determine that the error indicator exceeds a tolerance level and increases a number of basis functions in the port-reduced static condensation reduced basis element approximation accordingly. The computing device receives first operational data associated with at least one region of the physical asset and updates the composite model. The computing device provides a recommendation for maintaining the physical asset, based upon the updated composite model. |
| US11433976B1 |
Mooring buoy shackle deflector
A deflector for a mooring buoy of the type having a raised shackle includes a mounting plate that has a top side, a bottom side, and at least one peripheral edge. A shackle aperture traverses a center portion of the mounting plate and is adapted for receiving the shackle therethrough. A cage projects upwardly from the at least one peripheral edge of the mounting plate and terminates at an upper rim. The cage has a plurality of apertures therethrough and two or more tie apertures adjacent the shackle aperture. In use, the shackle of the buoy is inserted into the shackle aperture and the cage is rotated 90-degrees to secure the deflector to the buoy. Ties are then fastened through the tie apertures and the through the shackle to further secure the deflector to the mooring buoy. |
| US11433972B2 |
Bicycle gearshift with high-precision control and method for carrying out gearshifting in a bicycle gearshift
A bicycle gearshift is operated by imposing on the chain guide a primary displacement in the axial direction with respect to a cogset, to move the chain between the sprockets. Simultaneously with imposing on the primary displacement imposing on the chain guide a secondary displacement in the radial direction with respect to the cogset. The secondary displacement is of a greater size when the primary displacement takes place in the area of the cogset with the larger sprockets whereas it is of a smaller size when the primary displacement takes place in the area of the cogset with the smaller sprockets. |
| US11433970B2 |
Bicycle drive unit
A bicycle drive unit includes a housing, a crankshaft and a propulsion assist motor. The housing is configured to be mounted on a frame of a bicycle. The crankshaft is provided to the housing. The assist propulsion motor is provided to the housing to assist propulsion of a bicycle. The propulsion assist motor includes a rotational axis extending in a direction intersecting a direction in which crankshaft extends. The bicycle drive unit is configured such that a distance from a rotational axis of the crankshaft to a part of the bicycle drive unit that is the farthest from the rotational axis of the crankshaft in a direction parallel to the rotational axis of the propulsion assist motor is smaller than or equal to 210 mm. |
| US11433961B2 |
Scooter supporting kit
A scooter supporting kit, including at least two stands, ends thereof being extendable from a base of a fork of a front wheel of the scooter, thereby the ends of the stands include at an extended state thereof, together with the front wheel, three points for disposing thereof on the floor by disposing the fork base parallel and near the floor, thereby stably erecting the user riding surface and the handle-bar of the scooter at the folded state of the scooter. |
| US11433950B2 |
Front lower body structure of vehicle having improved stiffness
A front lower body structure of a vehicle includes a front side rear lower member connected from a front side member disposed on one side of a fender apron to a side sill inner, a center floor side upper member disposed in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and extending from an upper surface of a dash panel to a center floor panel, and a reinforcement bracket connecting the front side rear lower member with the center floor side upper member. |
| US11433946B2 |
Vehicle support member
A vehicle support member that is die-cast includes a fixing portion configured to fix a device arranged in a power unit room, and a fixing-portion connecting rib connecting the fixing portion and an outer peripheral wall supported on a pair of front side members constituting a vehicle body and located on an outer side of the power unit room in a width direction of a vehicle. |
| US11433942B2 |
Electromechanical motor vehicle power steering mechanism for assisting steering of a motor vehicle with position control and column torque control mode
A motor vehicle power steering mechanism with an electric motor for steering assist and/or steering, and a steering controller, which controls the electric motor with a position control mode for autonomous driving and/or automatic steering and a torque control mode for manual steering by a driver. The steering controller includes a steering column reference controller, an arbitration unit, a column torque controller, a steering algorithm, and the steering system. The steering column reference controller calculates for position control based on a reference position and a measured position, and a first reference steering column torque. A steering algorithm calculates for torque control based on a measured column torque and a second reference steering column torque. The arbitration unit weights and adds the first and second reference steering column torques, and the output of the arbitration unit is input to the column torque controller. |
| US11433941B2 |
Apparatus and method for processing sensor signal, and steering control apparatus
The present embodiment relates to an apparatus and method for processing a sensor signal and a steering control apparatus. In the sensor signal processing apparatus, an abnormality test is performed on three or more sensor signals (e.g., motor position sensor signals) by a sensor signal test module, and by the sensor signal selection module, a main sensor signal (e.g., a main normal motor position sensor signal) is selected on the basis of normal sensor signals (e.g., normal motor position sensor signals), validity of the selected main sensor signal is determined, and an output of the selected main sensor signal is controlled. |
| US11433940B2 |
Electromechanical power steering system having a helical gear mechanism and having a compensation device for supporting a floating bearing on the gear housing
An electromechanical power steering system may include an electric motor with a motor shaft that drives a shaft that meshes with a helical gearwheel. The shaft may be disposed in a gear housing, and a first end of the shaft may be mounted in a bearing arrangement such that the shaft is rotatable about an axis of rotation. A second end of the shaft may be mounted in a floating bearing in the gear housing. The floating bearing may be enclosed by a compensation device having an inner ring that on two radially opposite sides includes a respective nose formed from an elastomer. The compensation device may also include an outer ring that encloses the inner ring circumferentially. The outer ring may have lugs for receiving the noses. In an unloaded state, a gap may exist between the inner ring and the outer ring outside a region of the noses. |
| US11433934B2 |
Motorized cart assembly
A motorized cart assembly includes a cart that has a basket, a collapsible frame and a plurality of wheels. The basket has a height that is greater than a width of the basket to accommodate tent poles and a tent. The frame includes a pole support for insertably receiving a respective one of the tent poles to vertically orient the respective tent pole. A drive unit is coupled to the cart and the drive unit is in mechanical communication with respective ones of the wheels. The drive unit rotates the respective wheels when the drive unit is turned on thereby facilitating the cart to be self propelled. The drive unit is in wireless communication with a personal electronic device for remotely controlling the drive unit. |
| US11433933B2 |
Ground base device, unmanned operation system, operation system, and unmanned operation method
A ground base device includes a schedule timetable storage unit storing a received schedule timetable periodically transmitted from the central control device; a departure-obstructed condition determination unit determining whether a departure-obstructed condition of a train is resolved and outputting departure-obstructed condition cancel signal when the departure-obstructed condition is resolved; a departure time control unit outputting departure-time appropriate signal when current time is departure time based on the schedule timetable upon receiving the departure-obstructed condition cancel signal; a departure interval control unit outputting departure-interval appropriate signal when intervals between the train and preceding and following trains are a threshold value or more upon receiving the departure-time appropriate signal; and a departure instruction signal output unit outputting a departure instruction signal upon receiving the departure-interval appropriate signal, and, when the central control device fails, the departure time control unit uses the schedule timetable received when the central control device is normal. |
| US11433929B2 |
Railroad track guidance systems and methods
A method for locating railroad components along a railroad track including obtaining a guidance plan and obtaining inspection data. The guidance plan includes an identity of each of a plurality of assets, the identity including previous features of the assets. The assets may be railroad components. The inspection data includes current features of a plurality of railroad components along the railroad track. The method includes using one or more processors, comparing and correlating the current features of the plurality of railroad components with the previous features of the assets to determine which of the plurality of railroad components corresponds with the plurality of assets. |
| US11433927B1 |
Lightweight fatigue resistant railcar truck, sideframe and bolster
The sideframe and bolster of a railway car truck are constructed such that basic overall sideframe and bolster appearance is maintained, but the actual material it is constructed of is changed. The material used is changed from cast steel to an austempered metal, such as, cast austempered ductile iron; whereas cast iron has a density, 0.26 lbs/in{circumflex over ( )}3, which is approximately 8% less than steel, 0.283 lbs/in{circumflex over ( )}3. This immediately allows for a reduction in weight. A second benefit is that iron is easier to pour than steel and actually increases in volume, slightly, as metal cools compared to steel which shrinks. Efficient use of materials is improved, meaning less metal is used to make the same final shape, as a way of reducing the sideframe and bolster weight. Both factures combined allow for a lighter weight railway car truck, sideframe and bolster, while utilizing standard designs. |
| US11433926B2 |
Travelling apparatus
A travelling apparatus, including: a rail; at least one vehicle, for travelling in a direction being along the rail; and a holding structure, for holding a user to stand on the at least one vehicle, with one foot in front of another along the travelling direction, thereby forces produced by the travelling, are applied on one side of the user in relation to the other, thus being safe to the user, thereby diminishing width of the rail. |
| US11433925B2 |
Method and device for assisting the automated driving of a vehicle close to a restricted area(s)
A method for assisting the driver of a vehicle that comprises an analysis means which analyzes the environment in an area located in front of the vehicle in order to detect boundaries and traffic signs and to provide environmental data representative of said boundaries and traffic signs, and a control means which controls the automated driving of said vehicle. Said method comprises a step in which the environmental data are analyzed to determine a variation in speed limit correlated temporally with a variation in the number of traffic lanes, and when such a determination is made, it is considered that the vehicle is located close to a restricted area and an alert is generated requesting that the driver take back control of the driving while crossing said restricted area or that a specific automated driving strategy be implemented by the control means for said crossing. |
| US11433923B2 |
Systems and methods for long-term prediction of lane change maneuver
A method comprises making initial predictions of whether a first vehicle will perform a lane change at a plurality of future time steps based on sensor data captured by an egovehicle; and in response to making an initial prediction that the first vehicle will perform a lane change at a first one of the future time steps, making final predictions that the first vehicle will perform a lane change at each of a plurality of time steps subsequent to the first one of the future time steps. |
| US11433921B2 |
Parking assist system
A parking assist system includes: a control device configured to control a vehicle, a vehicle position detecting device configured to detect a position of the vehicle; a shift device configured to be operated for changing a shift position; and a brake input member configured to be operated for driving a brake device. In a case where the vehicle is stopped at a position other than a target position and a switching position, the control device changes the shift position to a parking position or a neutral position unless a shift maintenance condition is satisfied. The shift maintenance condition includes at least one of condition (i) that the vehicle is stopped at a position out of a prescribed range according to an operation of the brake input member and a condition (ii) that a cause for which the vehicle has been stopped is removed. |
| US11433920B2 |
Map-based prediction and mitigation of performance limitations for autonomous vehicles
Methods and systems for controlling a vehicle. The system includes a localization system, a memory storing a digital map, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from the localization system, a current location of the vehicle and determine a future driving segment of the vehicle based on the current location of the vehicle. The electronic processor is further configured to determine at least one performance limitation based on the future driving segment of the vehicle and modify a driving behavior of the vehicle based upon the determined at least one performance limitation. |
| US11433918B2 |
Apparatus and method for providing notification of control authority transition in vehicle
An apparatus for providing a notification of control authority transition in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a speaker configured to output a sound notification, a vibration motor configured to output a vibration notification, and a control circuit configured to be electrically connected with the speaker and the vibration motor. The control circuit is configured to output a first notification using the speaker during a first time interval, when a situation to transfer control authority for the vehicle occurs, output a second notification using the speaker and the vibration motor during a second time interval, after the first time interval elapses, and output a third notification using the speaker and the vibration motor during a third time interval, after the second time interval elapses. |
| US11433914B2 |
System and method for controlling vehicle components using smartphone
The embodiments herein provide a system and method for controlling an operation of the components in the two/three wheeled vehicle through a smartphone. The system comprises a vehicle module, a smartphone and a cloud computing system. The vehicle module reads the vehicle parameters with a vehicle parameter reader and sensors. The read vehicle parameter are forwarded to the microprocessor for transmission to the smartphone through a transceiver using a wired or wireless network. The microprocessor sends the vehicle parameters data to the smartphone for generating the commands/events for controlling an operation of the parts/components of the vehicle through the vehicle parameter controller. The data is uploaded to a cloud computing system and analyzed using an artificial intelligence module, a machine learning module and a pattern recognition module for providing insights/predictions to the user for controlling the vehicle. |
| US11433913B2 |
Failure determining device, and failure determination data acquiring device
This failure determining device is provided with a first determining unit which refers to correction amount data indicating a correction amount relating to operation of a part related to an internal combustion engine, to determine whether there is a possibility that the internal combustion engine has failed, a data acquiring unit which, if it has been determined that there is a possibility that the internal combustion engine has failed, acquires influencing factor data indicating a factor influencing the correction amount, and a second determining unit which refers to the correction amount data together with the acquired influencing factor data to determine whether the internal combustion engine has failed. |
| US11433909B2 |
Wind data estimating apparatus
A wind data estimating apparatus includes one or more processors configured to collect vehicle information including a first acceleration, an amount of driving operation performed by a driver of a vehicle, and position information, which are obtained by sensors installed in the vehicle; classify the collected vehicle information by an area of a plurality of areas according to the position information; and estimate a wind velocity and a wind direction for the area and for a time range when the vehicle information is obtained, on the basis of an acceleration obtained from subtracting a second acceleration caused by the amount of driving operation from the first acceleration included in the vehicle information classified by the area. |
| US11433908B1 |
Utilizing vehicle telematics to detect, evaluate, and respond to driving behaviors
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to using vehicle telematics to detect, evaluate, and respond to driving behaviors observed during a trip in a vehicle. The vehicle telematics information may characterize the observed driving behaviors, the segments traveled in the vehicle, and type of use of the vehicle. A rate to charge a driver may be based on the observed driving behaviors and a range of rates associated with the driver. The rate may fluctuate across a series of observation periods based on the driving behaviors observed during those observation periods. The rate may be presented to the driver in real-time while the driver operates a vehicle during a trip. The rate to charge the driver may further be based on use of the vehicle for personal use, ride shares, or vehicle shares. |
| US11433904B2 |
Road condition monitoring
A system for monitoring the condition of a road surface travelled by a plurality of vehicles, each including at least one sensor, is provided. The system includes a central processing arrangement arranged to: map at least a part of the road surface with a number of cells; receive road surface data for the cells, which road surface data is based on measurements made by the sensors as the plurality of vehicles travel on the road surface; and calculate a probability for at least one road surface parameter for each cell travelled by the plurality of vehicles based at least on road surface data received from the plurality of vehicles. |
| US11433899B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for detecting obstacle collision in automatic parking path
Provided are a method, apparatus and system for detecting obstacle collision in an automatic parking path. The method includes: geometrically performing an obstacle collision detection in a circular arc path and/or an obstacle collision detection in a straight line path by using a path contour, a vehicle contour and an obstacle contour. The system includes a collision detection module for geometrically performing detection of obstacle collision in a circular arc path and/or detection of obstacle collision in a straight line path by using a path contour, a vehicle contour and an obstacle contour. The apparatus includes: a memory and a processor configured for geometrically performing detection of obstacle collision in a circular arc path and/or detection of obstacle collision in a straight line path by using a path contour, a vehicle contour and an obstacle contour. |
| US11433898B2 |
Driving control apparatus for vehicle
A driving control apparatus for a vehicle having a function for generating a target path to a predetermined range as a target and performing automated lane change to a neighboring lane when no other vehicle is recognized in the predetermined range of the neighboring lane by a surrounding recognition function and a merging support function for generating a target path using other vehicle information obtained by a communication function, performing acceleration/deceleration control and steering control, and automatically merging to a merged lane, wherein the driving control apparatus has a function for altering override threshold values serving as a determination criterion of operation intervention for stopping the acceleration/deceleration control and the steering control to a value greater than during normal operation of the communication function when failure occurs in the communication function during the automated merging. |
| US11433892B2 |
Assertive vehicle detection model generation
There is disclosed herein examples of system and procedure for generating a model to be implemented within autonomous vehicles for identifying assertive vehicles at an intersection having stop indicators. The model can be generated via data-driven procedure where captures of the movement of vehicles through an intersection are analyzed and utilized for generating the model. The model may be provided to the autonomous vehicles and may be implemented by the autonomous vehicles for identifying assertive vehicles. |
| US11433890B2 |
Method for detecting a stop request during at least partially autonomous operation of a vehicle
A method for detecting a stop request during at least partially autonomous operation of a vehicle, having the following steps of: monitoring a stop request apparatus in the interior of the vehicle; detecting activation of the stop request apparatus; and taking the detected activation of the stop request apparatus into account during autonomous operation of the vehicle by adapting the route guidance. |
| US11433888B2 |
Driving support system
A driving support system detects a deceleration object ahead and starts deceleration assistance for a host vehicle. The driving support system includes a reliability calculation unit configured to calculate a reliability of detection of the deceleration object, an assistance mode selection unit configured to select an assistance mode of the deceleration assistance from among multiple assistance modes in accordance with the calculated reliability of detection, and a driving support unit configured to perform the deceleration assistance in the selected assistance mode. The assistance mode selection unit is configured to select a first assistance mode when the reliability of detection is lower than a predetermined reliability threshold and select a second assistance mode higher in a level of the deceleration assistance than the first assistance mode when the reliability of detection is higher than or equal to the reliability threshold. |
| US11433886B2 |
System, vehicle and method for adapting a driving condition of a vehicle upon detecting an event in an environment of the vehicle
Methods and systems are provided for adapting a driving condition of a vehicle. The system includes a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon a pre-programmed driving maneuver of the vehicle. The system also includes a processor configured to obtain audio data of acoustic sources in the environment of the vehicle. The processor is further configured to determine a receiving direction of the acoustic source based on the audio data. The processor is further configured to determine whether the acoustic source are located within the maneuver of the vehicle based on the pre-programmed or updated driving maneuvers and the determined receiving direction of the acoustic source. Furthermore, the processor is configured to determine a range between the vehicle and the acoustic source in order to determine that the acoustic source is located within the driving path of the vehicle. |
| US11433884B2 |
Lane-based probabilistic motion prediction of surrounding vehicles and predictive longitudinal control method and apparatus
Disclosed are probabilistic prediction for a motion of a lane-based surrounding vehicle and a longitudinal control method and apparatus using the same. The method includes obtaining surrounding vehicle information using a sensor, predicting a target lane of the surrounding vehicle based on the obtained surrounding vehicle information, performing future driving trajectory prediction for each target lane based on the surrounding vehicle information, and computing a probability of a collision likelihood based on a target lane and trajectory predictions of the surrounding vehicle in which future uncertainty has been taken into consideration and performing longitudinal control for collision avoidance. |
| US11433883B2 |
Autonomous vehicle maneuvering based upon risk associated with occluded regions
An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region. |
| US11433877B2 |
Hybrid vehicle and driving control method therefor
A hybrid vehicle and a control method are provided. The method of controlling a hybrid vehicle including a motor, an engine, and an engine clutch disposed between the motor and the engine includes determining whether to enter a first mode in which both the engine and the motor operate without engagement of the engine clutch, based on at least a first condition related to an accelerator pedal and a second condition related to a required torque condition, determining torque of the motor in consideration of at least required torque upon determining entry into the first mode, and determining an operating point of the engine based on engine generation power to be supplied to the motor with power of the engine. |
| US11433873B2 |
Vehicle having controller configured to change an operating point of a traveling electric motor
A vehicle includes a gear mechanism connected to a driving wheel; a traveling electric motor configured to exchange heat with a heat exchange medium shared by the gear mechanism and output motive power to the driving wheel via the gear mechanism; and a controller configured to change an operating point of the traveling electric motor to a stronger field side rather than a maximum efficiency point in a case that a temperature of the heat exchange medium is less than a predetermined temperature. |
| US11433866B2 |
Electropneumatic equipment of a vehicle
The invention relates to electropneumatic equipment (1) of a vehicle comprising an electropneumatic parking brake device (2) having an electropneumatic parking brake control unit (EPB). According to the invention, the electropneumatic parking brake control unit (EPB) is supplied with electric energy by only two electric energy sources 52,54) which are independent of each other, a first electric energy source (52) and a second electric energy source (54). |
| US11433857B2 |
Windshield wiper connector and assembly
Embodiments of a windshield wiper assembly may include a support structure, a wiper blade connector assembly for connecting the support structure with a wiper arm of a vehicle, a wiper blade cover fittable over the wiper blade connector assembly, and a wiper blade strip secured to the underside of the support structure. The connector assembly may include a wiper blade connector, a wiper blade connector cover connected to the wiper blade connector and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a wiper blade connector adapter securable between the wiper blade connector and the wiper blade connector cover. The various embodiments of a wiper blade connector assembly permit the embodiments of the wiper blade assembly to be connected with a plurality of wiper arm types. |
| US11433852B2 |
Remote control system for vehicle and operating method thereof
A remote control system for a vehicle including: a user terminal; and a vehicle configured to transmit/receive information to/from the user terminal through a communication network. The vehicle performs first authentication on a user by comparing a captured image of the user to a reference image in response to an unlocking signal or start-up request signal received from the user terminal, and transmits second authentication pre-processing information to the user terminal, the second authentication pre-processing information being obtained by generating an encryption key from a feature vector extracted from the image of the user and encrypting unique information of the user. The user terminal performs second authentication on the user by decrypting the second authentication pre-processing information received from the vehicle with a decryption key stored therein. |
| US11433850B2 |
Gas generator having a pyrotechnic propelling charge and method for producing the propelling charge
A gas generator for use for a safety device in vehicles comprises a pyrotechnical propelling charge, wherein the propelling charge is formed from a first and at least a second master batch which are in a mixed state in a filling. Each master batch has a plurality of molded propellant bodies having defined geometry and having a relative quickness. The relative quickness RQ2 of the second master batch is less than the relative quickness RQ1 of the first master batch, wherein RQ2=RQ1·fq and fq≤0.9. The invention further relates to a method for producing the propelling charge. |
| US11433847B2 |
Airbag module with a controllable ventilation device
The airbag comprises an outer skin (20) having a first opening (26), a flap (32) being at least indirectly attached to the outer skin (20), and a tether (37). The first end of the tether is attached to a flap (32) and the second end (37b) of the tether is detachably attached to a holding element (16). When the airbag is deployed and the tether (37) is under tension, the flap (32) covers the first opening (26) at least partially such that the ventilation device is in a closed or throttled first state. When the airbag is deployed and the tether (37) is not under tension because the second end (37b) of the tether is detached from the holding element, the flap (32) covers the first opening (26) less than in in the first state, such that the ventilation device is in second state. The flap (32) is located between the outer skin (20) and an additional layer (34) having a second opening (36) at least partially overlapping the first opening (26). |
| US11433841B2 |
Truck bracket assembly
A truck bracket assembly including a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is provided to mount a sports bar to a side panel of a vehicle truck bed. The first bracket has a panel facing surface that faces the side panel. The second bracket has a first portion supported to the panel facing surface of the first bracket. The second bracket has a second portion that extends cantilevered with respect to the first portion. |
| US11433830B2 |
Wire harness tray assembly
A wire harness tray assembly comprising a first tray base comprising a first plurality of wire egress openings, a wire connector feature, an engine mount feature configured to removably engage a fastener, a first tray cover comprising a connector mounting clip, a second plurality of wire egress openings, where each of the second plurality of wire egress openings corresponds to the first plurality of wire egress openings, wherein the first tray base couples with the first tray cover. |
| US11433829B2 |
Fitting structure
A fitting structure for fitting first and second members together includes a fitting projection and a receptacle. The fitting projection protrudes from a second member opposed surface of the first member opposed to the second member toward the second member. The receptacle protrudes from an opposite surface on an opposite side from the second member opposed surface in an opposite direction from the second member opposed surface and includes an internal receiving space. The receptacle includes a fitting portion, a supporting portion, and two slits. A section of an inner surface of the supporting portion is opposed to inner surface of the fitting portion. The slits are provided between two edges of the fitting portion and two edges of the supporting portion to communicate with the receiving space. The fitting projection includes a first section disposed in the receiving space and a second section fitted to the fitting portion. |
| US11433827B2 |
Bracket assembly for securing a safety equipment module to a windowpane of a vehicle
An improved bracket assembly for securing a safety equipment module, such as a forward-facing camera and/or other sensor module, to the interior surface of a windshield or other windowpane of a vehicle. The bracket assembly includes a planar bracket member including an exterior surface that is adhered or otherwise affixed to the interior surface of the windowpane. The bracket member defines a port through which the safety equipment module is provided visibility to the exterior of the vehicle through the windowpane. The bracket member includes a central spring-loaded, self-orienting clip structure that is adapted to receive a corresponding post structure coupled to a top, central portion of the safety equipment module. The bracket member also includes a pair of opposed side spring-loaded retention structures that are adapted to receive corresponding post or hook structures coupled to opposed side portions of the safety equipment module. |
| US11433824B2 |
Folding storage compartment
A storage compartment includes, front and rear panels with first and second side panels operably coupled between the front and rear panels. Each side panel includes first and second portions interconnected along an articulating joint for movement between folded and extended positions. A bottom panel includes first and second portions interconnected along an articulating joint, for movement between folded and extended positions. The front, rear and bottom panels, and the first and second side panels are made using an additive manufacturing process to create a storage compartment that is fully integrated. The panels further cooperate to define an interior vessel that is operable between deployed and retracted conditions. In the retracted condition, the interior vessel provides for a storage compartment with a minimized profile, such that multiple storage compartments can be additively manufactured in a single build box if an additive manufacturing device. |
| US11433819B2 |
Step device for vehicle
A step device for a vehicle includes: a movable step supported under a door opening; a coupling member that moves the movable step in a vehicle width direction in conjunction with opening and closing of a sliding door; and a sub-step that is disposed under the door opening. The movable step moves under the sub-step toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction so as to be disposed in a deployed position in which the movable step protrudes from the sub-step toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The sub-step has an overlapping region that covers an upper side of the movable step in a state where the movable step is disposed in the deployed position. |
| US11433817B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a first mirror and a half mirror between a display device and a concave mirror. The first mirror reflects emission light emitted from an elongate display surface of the display device, toward the half mirror. The half mirror reflects the light reflected by the first mirror, toward the concave mirror. The concave mirror reflects the light reflected by the half mirror, toward the half mirror. In a top view of the display apparatus, a line passing through a center of the display surface in a longitudinal direction and parallel to the longitudinal direction and a tangent line passing through a center of a reflection surface of the concave mirror in a longitudinal direction and parallel to the longitudinal direction intersect at a predetermined angle. |
| US11433815B2 |
Display system
A display system includes: a display device; a reflection optical system; a housing; and a shield member. The reflection optical system includes at least a last reflective member on which light, emerging from a display screen of the display device, is incident either directly or indirectly. The shield member is held by the housing to assume either a shielding state or an unshielding state. The shielding state is a state where the shield member at least partially cuts off light incident on, or reflected from, the last reflective member. The unshielding state is a state where the shielding state is canceled. The shield member in the shielding state reflects, toward the viewer's eyes, external light impinging on the housing. The housing has a holding structure to hold the shield member, no matter whether the shield member assumes the shielding state or the unshielding state. |
| US11433812B2 |
Hitching maneuver
Upon initiation of trailer-hitching, an image is obtained of an area behind and in a horizontal plane with respect to a vehicle, the area including a rearwardly extending trailer hitch, with a hitch ball mounted thereto, mounted to the vehicle. The hitch ball is located in the image. An overshoot zone, having a length extending from a vehicle rear bumper to a nearest point on the vehicle hitch ball and having a width that is a sum of a diameter of the hitch and two times a lateral offset, is defined within the area, as is a misaligned zone having a border extending from the vehicle rear bumper to a line tangent to a rearmost point of the hitch ball. A vehicle action is caused upon determining that the trailer coupling is detected in the overshoot zone or the misaligned zone. |
| US11433811B2 |
Method and device for operating a video monitoring system for a motor vehicle
Various embodiments include a method for operating a camera-monitor system for a motor vehicle, wherein the camera-monitor system has a side camera assigned to a longitudinal side of the motor vehicle to provide an image of surroundings of the motor vehicle. The method may include: specifying a region of interest in the surroundings; and transforming the image of the camera into a transformed image wherein the region of interest in the transformed image is arranged in a specified image region with a specified magnification independent of any change in relative position between the region of interest and the motor vehicle. |
| US11433810B2 |
Image processing apparatus, camera, moveable body, and image processing method
An image processing apparatus (10) includes an interface (12) configured to acquire a surrounding image of a moveable body (1) and a processor (12) configured to overlay a display indicating a course trajectory of a specific portion of the moveable body (1) in a travel direction of the moveable body (1) on the surrounding image at a position corresponding to the height of the specific portion from a road surface (3). The processor (12) is configured to change the display indicating the course trajectory when an obstacle, included in the surrounding image and present in the travel direction of the moveable body (1), and the course trajectory of the specific portion are in contact. |
| US11433809B2 |
Vehicle vision system with smart camera video output
A vision system for a vehicle includes at least one camera disposed at a vehicle and having an image sensor operable to capture image data. A display is operable to display video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle during normal operation of the vehicle. A first system on chip (SoC) receives captured image data and processes the received captured image data for machine vision. The first SoC, responsive to image processing of the received captured image data, generates an output for a driver assistance system of the vehicle. A second system on chip (SoC) receives captured image data and communicates the image data to the display. |
| US11433807B2 |
Optical system for interior lighting of a vehicle
The invention concerns a motor vehicle's optical system for interior lighting where the optical system includes a screen and multiple light sources disposed in series where the light sources are configured to project a screen light beam and the optical system includes a light box between the light sources and the screen and where the light box includes multiple cavities where each light source is associated with a light box cavity and where each light source is activated independently. The invention also concerns a motor vehicle's interior lighting device that includes this kind of optical system. |
| US11433805B2 |
Lighting unit for a motor vehicle
A lighting unit for a motor vehicle having at least one light guide and at least one circuit board having at least one light-emitting diode. The circuit board and the light guide are attached to one another. The lighting unit is elongate and curved in the manner of a crescent with a light guide extending over the length of the lighting unit and with multiple elongated, rigid circuit boards that are each equipped with multiple light-emitting diodes, wherein the circuit boards are identically constructed and lined up in their longitudinal direction along the light guide in such a manner that the light of the light-emitting diodes can be coupled into the light guide perpendicularly to the longitudinal extent thereof, and wherein the circuit boards are connected to one another electrically and in terms of signaling by cables. |
| US11433803B2 |
Vehicle door handle assembly with light sensing module
A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a base portion configured to mount at an exterior door handle region of a vehicular door of a vehicle, a handle portion, and a sensing module that includes at least one light emitter and at least one light sensor. With the base portion of the vehicular exterior door handle assembly mounted at the exterior door handle region of the vehicular door, the light emitter, when energized, emits light. With the base portion mounted at the exterior door handle region of the vehicular door, and with the light emitter energized, the light sensor senses light emitted by the light emitter. Responsive to light sensed by the light sensor with the light emitter energized being below a threshold level, the sensing module determines a presence of a person's hand at the handle portion. |
| US11433802B2 |
Switch with reversing lever and large switching path
The invention relates to a switch (10), in particular as a steering column switch for arrangement on a steering column of a vehicle, with an actuable switch lever (12) which has along its longitudinal axis (14) a bearing element (16) with which the switch lever (12) is mounted movably in a bearing (20) of a base housing (18), a switching element (30) which is movement-coupled to the switch lever (12) and which is embodied with a contact-free signalling element (32), wherein the switch lever (12) can be activated on a first side (34) of the bearing element (16), the switching element (30) is arranged on a second side (36) of the bearing element (16), the switching element (30) is embodied as a reversing lever with a first and a second lever arm (40, 42), the reversing lever (30) is retained in the connection region (44) of the first and second lever arm (40, 42) in a reversing bearing (46) rotatably on the base housing (18), the signalling element (32) is arranged on the first lever arm (40), and the second lever arm (42) is coupled to the switch lever (12). The invention furthermore relates to a vehicle with an above switch (10). |
| US11433801B2 |
Adjustable shoring beam and hook assembly
Disclosed herein is an adjustable shoring beam having a hook assembly configured to mate with E-track mating features. The adjustable shoring beam can be adjusted over a predetermined length range by adjusting the tube assembly and the rod assembly. In some embodiments, the extension length is fixed using a fixing clamp coupled to the tube assembly and the rod assembly. A connecting clamp and bracket may be used to couple a first adjustable shoring beam to a second adjustable shoring beam. |
| US11433798B2 |
Article storage system, information processing apparatus, and information processing method
An article storage system includes a moving object configured to house an article and move on a road, and a server configured to manage information of the moving object and information of a user who uses the moving object, store user identification information for identifying the user and moving object identification information for identifying the moving object used by the user in association with each other, acquire a request from the user relating to housing of the article in the moving object or take-out of the article from the moving object, and when the request from the user is acquired, specify the moving object to be used by the user based on the user identification information and the moving object identification information and perform control such that the specified moving object moves from a predetermined place on the road to a place that is different from the predetermined place. |
| US11433796B2 |
Boarding handrail
A boarding handrail includes: a base supported by a support member provided on a periphery of an entrance of a vehicle; a handrail main body provided on the base and capable of being grasped by a passenger who gets on or off the vehicle through the entrance; and a moving member movably fitted on the handrail main body. The moving member has a self-propelled device that rolls over an outer circumferential surface of the handrail main body so as to cause the moving member to move in an axial direction while rotating on its axis, and an irradiation device that irradiates the outer circumferential surface of the handrail main body with ultraviolet light. |
| US11433794B2 |
Vehicle seat headrest equipped with audio speaker units
A headrest for a vehicle seat, comprising a support configured to receive and support the head of a seat occupant, and, connected to said support, at least one speaker system comprising: a speaker unit comprising a loudspeaker received in an airtight housing, a guide system for guiding the speaker unit relative to the support of the headrest, said guide system being configured so that the speaker unit can transition from a first usage position to a second usage position, and vice versa, the transition from the first usage position to the second usage position, and vice versa, corresponding to a movement combining a translation of the speaker unit and a rotation of the speaker unit. |
| US11433793B2 |
Headrest controlling apparatus
The present invention relates to a headrest controlling apparatus, and more particularly, to a headrest controlling apparatus which includes a headrest cover, a bracket installed on a stay rod, and a locking member installed in the bracket to fix a position of a headrest, wherein the headrest cover includes a stay rod coupling part to which the stay rod is rotatably coupled, and thus the headrest controlling apparatus can minimize a distance from the stay rod to a front lower edge of the apparatus, can be easily assembled due to the modularized bracket and locking member, and can be easily operated due to increased precision of the locking member. |
| US11433792B2 |
System and method of activating a seat head restraint in a vehicle
A method of activating a head restraint system in a vehicle for an occupant is provided. The method comprises providing a vehicle seat having a seat belt and a head restraint in the vehicle and detecting the occupant in the vehicle. The method further comprises actuating the seat head restraint of the vehicle seat to an in-use position if the seat belt is buckled. The method further includes providing an actuation signal to an electronic control module of the vehicle if the seat head restraint is actuated. |
| US11433784B2 |
Seat adjustment system for a seat of a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle
A seat adjustment system for a seat of a motor vehicle, including at least one motor driving the adjustment and at least one operating element, which can be actuated by an operator, for at least one adjustment function, and the actuation of which closes a switch provided in a line from the motor associated with the adjustment function to a power supply, wherein a relay is provided downstream of the switch to the motor in the line, said relay being open in the non-energized state, and the seat adjustment system has a control unit which is designed to close the relay when an operating element is actuated and there is no collision signal indicating a collision of the motor vehicle and leaves the relay open at least temporarily if there is a collision signal when an operating element is actuated. |
| US11433775B1 |
Aircraft charging unit
A method of charging a battery system of an electrically powered aircraft that is at a location on the ground. The method moves an Aircraft Charging Unit (ACU) to a position proximate to the location, the ACU having a set of storage batteries, a charge controller, and a connection system. The method further couples the set of storage batteries to the battery system through the connection system of the ACU and causes transfer of energy from the set of storage batteries to the battery system under control of the charge controller. The method then decouples the set of storage batteries from the battery system of the aircraft. |
| US11433772B2 |
Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles
Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser. |
| US11433770B2 |
Method for switching off a current-excited synchronous machine of a motor vehicle
A method for switching off a current-excited synchronous machine of a motor vehicle, the current-excited synchronous machine having a rotor supplied by an excitation circuit of power electronics and a stator supplied via a bridge circuit of the power electronics, the method including interrupting a current supply to the rotor and the stator. The method further includes switching over the excitation circuit of the power electronics to a first freewheeling position, whereby energy contained in the excitation circuit and in the rotor is fed into a first energy store via a first feedback arrangement, and switching over the bridge circuit of the power electronics to a second freewheeling position, whereby energy contained in the bridge circuit and in the stator is fed into a second energy store via a second feedback arrangement. |
| US11433768B2 |
Vehicle information display apparatus, system and method
A vehicle-mounted display apparatus includes a display panel, a geographic position acquisition circuit, a processor, and a display panel driving circuit. The geographic position acquisition circuit acquires a current geographic position of a vehicle. The processor determines whether the current geographic position of the vehicle is within a stored geographic range, and if so, generates a first control signal. The display panel driving circuit controls the display panel to display the vehicle information upon receiving the first control signal from the processor. The vehicle information includes at least one of vehicle license information and a pseudo mobile phone number. In the display apparatus, an information push terminal communicating circuit communicates with an information push terminal to obtain the vehicle information and the stored geographic range, and a server communicating circuit communicates with a server to obtain the pseudo mobile phone number corresponding to an identification for the display apparatus. |
| US11433766B2 |
Driving device of electric-motor four-wheel drive vehicle
A driving device of an electric-motor four-wheel drive vehicle includes a propeller shaft, a first differential mechanism, a second differential mechanism, a first decoupling mechanism, a second decoupling mechanism, a first motor, and a second motor. The propeller shaft transmits power between front wheels and rear wheels. The first differential mechanism is disposed in a drive shaft of the front wheels. The second differential mechanism is disposed in a drive shaft of the rear wheels. The first decoupling mechanism decouples the first differential mechanism from the propeller shaft. The second decoupling mechanism decouples the second differential mechanism from the propeller shaft. The first motor is coupled to the propeller shaft via a part closer to the front wheels than the first decoupling mechanism or a part closer to the rear wheels than the second decoupling mechanism. The second motor is coupled between the first and second decoupling mechanisms. |
| US11433764B2 |
Apparatus for opening and closing a lid of a vehicle
An apparatus (1) for opening and closing a lid (lid body) of a vehicle includes a linearly-movable shaft (10) supported by a housing (90) such that the shaft is linearly movable along, and nonrotatable around, an axial center (X10); and a rotary shaft (30) supported by the shaft such that it is linearly movable along and rotatable around the axial center. A stopper mechanism (50, 60) selectively blocks or permits the shaft to move from moving from a second position to a first position. The shaft has a main body (11) disposed within the rotary shaft (30) and an elastic body (80) provided on a terminal end portion of the main body (11). The elastic body includes a cushioning part (81) on a tip, a sealing part (83) around the main body, and a connecting part (85) connecting the cushioning part to the sealing part within the main body. |
| US11433763B2 |
Evaporated fuel treatment apparatus
An evaporated fuel treatment apparatus includes a main canister containing an adsorbent that is capable of adsorbing and desorbing evaporated fuel generated in a fuel tank; a sub-canister connected to the main canister, the sub-canister containing an additional adsorbent that is capable of adsorbing and desorbing evaporated fuel contained in an exhaust discharged from the main canister; and a connection pipe that connects the main canister and the sub-canister. The connection pipe includes a first portion that is located near a muffler, and a second portion which is a portion other than the first portion, the second portion being located apart from an exhaust pipe and located below the first portion in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle. |
| US11433762B1 |
Device for supplying ammonia with solid adblue
A device for supplying ammonia with solid adblue includes a urea tank, a gasholder, a heating apparatus, a mixing mechanism, a one-way valve, a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, a first baroceptor, a controller. The mixing mechanism includes a first pipe, second pipe a third pipe, and media. The device is easy to has the same temperature everywhere, and then the heat distribution of the urea tank can be evenly. Thus the effectiveness about the heating apparatus is elevated. |
| US11433760B2 |
Active apparatus for modifying aerodynamic properties of a vehicle
An active apparatus for modifying aerodynamic properties of a vehicle, encompassing: a frame; a movable portion movable relative to the frame along a motion path; a transceiver to emit a transceiver signal and has a specified transceiver position relative to the frame; an antenna to receive the transceiver signal and arranged on the movable portion, an antenna signal, induced by a predetermined transceiver signal, of the antenna exhibiting a predetermined functional dependence dependent on a position of the movable portion along the motion path and on the transceiver position; a signal transmitting unit to emit a unit signal that is associatable with the antenna and carries information regarding the antenna signal, the transceiver configured to receive the unit signal; and a signal evaluation unit, the signal evaluation unit configured to determine the position of the movable portion along the motion path on the basis of the unit signal, the functional dependence, and the transceiver position. |
| US11433759B2 |
Grille shutter attaching structure
A grille shutter is fixed to a radiator grille at end portions of the grille shutter in the vehicle right-left direction. A restriction mechanism includes a restriction member provided to the radiator grille and a restriction member abutting portion provided to an intermediate portion of the grille shutter in the vehicle right-left direction. The restriction mechanism restricts the intermediate portion of the grille shutter from moving toward the vehicle rear side relative to the radiator grille. The restriction member is configured to be movable toward the vehicle rear side relative to the restriction member abutting portion. |
| US11433757B2 |
Electric wheel drive system and hybrid vehicle
An electric wheel drive system, an electric generator, a hybrid internal combustion electric vehicle, and associated methods are described that include sleeve bearings rotating on support cylinders. Fluid pumps provide lubrication and cooling. Examples include hydraulic cylinders for steering one or more electric wheel drive systems independently. Suspension is also provided to individual electric wheel drive systems independently in some examples. |
| US11433756B2 |
Drive device
A drive device includes a fluid coupling, a rotary electrical machine, and a damper device. The fluid coupling includes an input unit and an output unit. The input unit includes an impeller. The output unit includes a turbine. The rotary electrical machine includes a first stator and a rotor. The first stator is disposed in a non-rotatable manner. The rotor is attached to the output unit. The damper device is disposed axially adjacent to the fluid coupling. The damper device is connected to the input unit. |
| US11433748B2 |
Sunroof device and method for manufacturing driving shoe of sunroof device
In a sunroof device, a driving shoe includes a first plate being made of metal and including a first engaging wall engaging with a first guide portion of a support member, a second plate being made of metal and including a second engaging wall engaging with a second guide portion of the support member, and a sliding portion sliding with a guide rail. The driving shoe, by moving along the guide rail with the first engaging wall and the second engaging wall engaging with the first guide portion and the second guide portion, respectively, causes a rear edge portion of a movable panel to ascend or descend via the support member. In the driving shoe, the first plate and the second plate are coupled to each other in a width direction by the sliding portion. |
| US11433747B2 |
Vehicle having a canopy door
A vehicle has a door including: a canopy section covering a cabin from above; and a side section bulging outward in a vehicle width direction from the canopy section to cover an upper surface of a body lateral section and formed integrally with the canopy section, in which a front end of the door is attached to a body in a freely rotatable manner, and a rear end of the door is vertically movable to open/close the cabin. The vehicle further has a seat section that supports buttocks of an occupant at the time when the occupant gets in/out and is provided on an upper surface of the body lateral section covered with the side section from above. |
| US11433746B2 |
Protector with sensor
A protrusion is formed on a first part of an inner-cabin side wall of an installation base member of a protector with a sensor. The first part is closer to a connecting wall than a second part opposite the first part. The protrusion is on a virtual line in cross section. The virtual line is where convex substances, keys for example, hanging on passengers' clothes conceivably pass through. The virtual line extends toward a connecting point from a rear part of an automobile body closer to an interior of the automobile body than a reference line. The reference line is parallel with a direction in which a flange protrudes and extends from the connecting point. The connecting point is a part of an inner-cabin side end of a hollow part closest to an interior of the automobile body. The inner-cabin side end is connected with the installation base member. |
| US11433744B2 |
Summer venting window
A vehicle window assembly is disclosed that includes a screen assembly mountable within an opening and a motor operable to move a movable window to engage the screen assembly and hold the screen assembly within the opening. A controller is provided that is configured to operate the motor to apply a desired force against the screen assembly with the movable window to hold the screen assembly within the opening. |
| US11433742B2 |
Automatic control of a heating element in thermal communication with a rear window of a vehicle pursuant to predictive modeling that recalibrates based on occupant manual control of the heating element
A method of controlling a heating element in thermal communication with a rear window of a vehicle comprises: with a vehicle being in an external environment and comprising a rear window and a heating element in thermal communication with the rear window, a controller in communication with the heating element, the controller including a Pre-established Predictive Activation Model setting forth rules governing activation of the heating element as a function of data relating to Certain Identifiable Conditions, and a user interface configured to allow the heating element to be manually activated or deactivated; collecting data relating to the Certain Identifiable Conditions; determining, by comparing the collected data to the rules of the Pre-established Predictive Activation Model, whether the collected data satisfies the rules of the Pre-established Predictive Activation Model so as to initially automatically activate the heating element; and automatically activating the heating element. |
| US11433737B2 |
Cooling device and method for the redundant cooling of a control unit for a vehicle
A cooling device for the redundant cooling of a control unit for a vehicle. The control unit has a first electronic component and a second electronic component that is redundant with respect to the first electronic component. The cooling device has a first cooling circuit for cooling the first electronic component and a second cooling circuit, fluidically separated from the first cooling circuit, for cooling the first and/or second electronic component. |
| US11433733B2 |
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system and a method for detecting cabin air filter usage
A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including a cabin air filter, a sensor for providing a sensor reading, and a controller for determining a feedback signal from the sensor reading, wherein the controller determines a cabin air filter expected blockage level from the feedback signal. The feedback signal relates to a usage modifier of the cabin air filter, wherein the controller at east partially adjusts the estimated usage the cabin air filter from the usage modifier. |
| US11433730B2 |
Air suspension apparatus
An air suspension apparatus includes a compressor configured to compress air, a tank configured to store the air, a tank-side suction conduit configured to supply the compressed air in this tank to an intake side of the compressor, a tank conduit connecting a discharge side of the compressor and the tank, an air suspension connected to the discharge side of the compressor via an air drier, an intake electromagnetic valve provided in the tank-side suction conduit, a return electromagnetic valve provided in the tank conduit, and a discharge conduit provided so as to branch off from between the discharge side of the compressor and the air drier and configured to be connected to an atmosphere by opening a discharge electromagnetic valve. |
| US11433726B2 |
Air springs and methods for making the same
A method for forming an air spring for a vehicle including a frame coupled to the air spring includes heating an elastomeric base material to a melting point of the elastomeric base material, thereby forming a melted elastomeric base material, forming a sleeve from the melted elastomeric base material, the sleeve being substantially free of textile reinforcing fibers, and engaging the sleeve with end components, the sleeve and the end components defining a deformable pressure vessel, where the deformable pressure vessel supplies a supporting force. |
| US11433722B2 |
Trailer and vehicle collision detection and response during autohitch maneuvering
A vehicle system includes a vehicle brake system, an accelerometer mounted on the vehicle, and a controller. The controller receives a first signal from the accelerometer and, during reversing of the vehicle in a longitudinal direction, transmits an actuation signal to the vehicle brake system when the first signal from the accelerometer indicates a deceleration in the longitudinal direction above a predetermined rate within a predetermined time interval. |
| US11433718B2 |
Upgrading method and apparatus for tire pressure monitoring module and tire pressure sensor
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of vehicle electronics and disclose an upgrading method and apparatus for a tire pressure monitoring module and a tire pressure sensor. The method is applicable to a tire pressure sensor including a signal receiving module. The method specifically includes: controlling the signal receiving module to receive an upgrade file and save the upgrade file; and waking up a tire pressure monitoring module, and controlling the tire pressure monitoring module to read the saved upgrade file and upgrade the tire pressure monitoring module based on the upgrade file. The embodiments of the present invention can realize wireless upgrading of the tire pressure sensor, thereby improving the upgrading efficiency, reducing the upgrading costs, and improving the safety in upgrading of the tire pressure sensor. |
| US11433717B2 |
Process for applying noise-reducing elements to a tyre for vehicle wheels
A process for applying noise-reducing elements to a tyre for vehicle wheels. A plurality of noise-reducing elements are arranged on a feeding belt movable along a predetermined feeding direction. The noise-reducing elements are subsequently aligned along the feeding direction and brought into mutual contact, to then be transferred onto a service plane arranged downstream of the feeding belt along the feeding direction and having, on an upper surface thereof, a continuous film which supports a layer of adhesive material. The layer of adhesive material is applied onto a lower surface of each of the noise-reducing elements taking it from the continuous film. The noise-reducing elements are then transferred one by one onto a conveyor belt arranged downstream of the service plane along the feeding direction. The noise-reducing elements are finally positioned one by one on a radially inner surface of a tyre. |
| US11433708B2 |
Vehicle tire assembly
A vehicle tire assembly having a plurality of flexible spoke portions that extend from an outer annular ring to and inner annular ring. Adjacent pairs of the flexible spoke portions define a plurality of gaps therebetween. A plurality of electro-active members, are disposed radially inward from the outer annular ring and radially outward of the inner ring. The plurality of electro-active members are configured such that in the absence of an electric current flowing therethrough, the plurality of electro-active members flex in response to flexing of the plurality of flexible spoke portions. In the presence of an electric current flowing through the plurality of electro-active members, the plurality of electro-active members become more rigid and less flexible adding corresponding stiffness to the plurality of flexible spoke portions. |
| US11433705B2 |
Studless tire
A studless tire having a tread composed of a rubber composition for a tread comprising 1 to 20 parts by mass of a farnesene resin and 1 to 20 parts by mass of a terpene resin based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component. |
| US11433704B2 |
Axle assembly and the tire inflation system made therewith
An axle assembly includes a first axle shaft. The first axle shaft includes a first conduit. A second axle shaft includes a second conduit. The first conduit and the second conduit are in fluid communication through a chamber. A differential is operatively connected to the first axle shaft and the second axle shaft. The chamber is at least partially disposed within the differential. |
| US11433703B2 |
Vehicle having variable track
A vehicle having a front axle with a pair of front wheels having a track width adjustable between a wide track and a narrow track; a rear axle with at least one rear wheel; a steering wheel configured to control the turn of the rear wheel when the front wheels are set to the narrow track; track width control configured to change the track width of the front wheels and to change the wheel base between the front axle and the rear axle such that for the wide track of the front wheels the wheel base is longer than for the narrow track of the front wheels; a locking mechanism configured to lock the track width; wherein each of the front wheels is connected to a dedicated front wheel motor for driving that front wheel and to a dedicated front wheel brake for braking that front wheel. |
| US11433700B2 |
Magnetic hub plug apparatus
A magnetic hub plug apparatus for sealing a wheel hub and detecting wheel bearing failure includes a plug body having a plug outer side, a plug inner side, and a plug edge. A seal ring has a proximal perimeter coupled to the plug inner side, a distal perimeter, and a seal sidewall extending from the proximal perimeter to the distal perimeter. The seal ring is configured to sealingly fit within a wheel hub cap. A magnet extension is coupled to the seal ring. The magnet extension extends from the seal sidewall and dips within an oil reservoir of the wheel hub cap with each rotation. A magnet insert is coupled within the magnet extension to collect particles from a faulty wheel bearing. A plug grip is coupled to the plug body and extends from the plug outer side. |
| US11433699B2 |
Spoked bicycle wheel and spoke attachment element for such a wheel
A spoked bicycle wheel having a rim at least partially comprised of a composite material. The rim has at least one spoke attachment chamber with a plurality of spoke attachment holes. The wheel has a plurality of spokes coupled with the rim and a spoke attachment element partially inserted in a respective spoke attachment hole. The wheel includes a holding element that prevents the movement of said spoke attachment element along a radially outer direction. The spoke attachment element has a holding surface configured for abutment against the holding element. |
| US11433694B2 |
Sheet tray, sheet transport device, and image forming apparatus
A sheet tray includes a sheet storage unit that stores a sheet, the sheet storage unit being capable of being pulled out of a housing in a forward direction and pushed into the housing in a rearward direction to a position such that a gap is provided below the sheet storage unit; and a sheet moving portion fixed to the sheet storage unit, the sheet moving portion moving together with the sheet storage unit when the sheet storage unit is pulled out, thereby moving a sheet that has entered the gap in the forward direction. |
| US11433691B2 |
Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes a medium mounting section on which a medium is to be mounted, a reverse-feeding path for reversing the medium that has been fed from the medium mounting section, a recording unit configured to perform recording onto the medium that has been reversed by the reverse-feeding path, and a reverse-discharging path for reversing the medium on which recording has been performed by the recording unit and for discharge the medium to a discharge section configured to discharge the medium, in which when viewed in a medium width direction intersecting a medium transport direction, a path section for reversing the medium in the reverse-feeding path and a path section for reversing the medium in the reverse-discharging path have portions overlapping each other in the vertical direction. |
| US11433686B2 |
Method of producing recording medium and image recording method
Provided are a method of producing a recording medium, including a step of preparing a liquid A which includes at least one kind of aggregating agent selected from the group consisting of an acid, a polyvalent metal compound, and a metal complex, and water, a step of preparing a liquid B which includes a resin and water, a step of mixing the liquid A with the liquid B at an ambient temperature of 5° C. to 40° C. to obtain a mixed solution, a step of storing the mixed solution at an ambient temperature of 5° C. to 40° C., and a step of applying the mixed solution after the storage onto an impermeable base material within 30 days from the start of mixing the liquid A with the liquid B to obtain a recording medium; and an image recording method. |
| US11433683B2 |
Ink delivery system for gross and fine pressure control
An ink delivery system for an inkjet printer includes: (a) an ink delivery module for supplying and receiving ink in a circulating fluidic loop having positive and negative pressure ink lines; (b) print modules interconnected between the positive pressure ink line and the negative pressure ink line. The ink delivery module has regulator pumps for gross control of ink pressure in the print modules; and each print module has a respective pressure control system for dynamic fine control of ink pressure in each individual print module. |
| US11433682B2 |
Tank and liquid droplet jetting apparatus connected to the same
There is provided a tank including: a wall defining a liquid storage chamber, the wall including: an upper wall defining an upper end of the liquid storage chamber, a lower wall defining a lower end of the liquid storage chamber, and an erected wall between the upper wall and the lower wall and through which the liquid inside the liquid storage chamber is visible from outside of the tank; an inlet penetrating through the upper wall or the erected wall; and an outlet, wherein the lower wall includes an upper stage wall making contact with the erected wall; a lower stage wall located at a position separated and away from the erected wall and below the upper stage wall; and a connecting wall connecting the upper and lower stage walls; and the outlet is disposed below the upper stage wall. |
| US11433681B2 |
Sealing tape for organic solvent-based fluidic cartridges
A fluidic ejection cartridge and protective tape therefor. The cartridge includes a cartridge body for an organic solvent-based fluid having a cover closing a first end thereof, an ejection head on a second end thereof and side walls attached to the first and second ends between the first and second ends. The side walls include a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall attached to the first and second side walls, and a second end wall opposite the first end wall attached to the first and second side walls. A removable tape is attached to a nozzle plate of the ejection head and to a portion of the first side wall. The removable tape contains a polymeric backing film and a glass-filled, platinum-cured silicone adhesive. The glass-filled, platinum-cured silicone adhesive is cross-linked with silane and a second cross-linking agent. |
| US11433679B2 |
Cartridge and printing device
A cartridge is configured to be moved in a −Y direction and then rotated in an intersecting direction intersecting with a Y direction in an installation process of installing the cartridge in a printing device including a device terminal holder holding device terminals and having first and second positioning portions. The cartridge includes cartridge terminals and a cartridge terminal mounting portion disposed on a case and has the cartridge terminals thereon in a movable manner in the Y direction and a rotation radial direction relative to the case. The cartridge terminal mounting portion includes a restricting portion configured to restrict the movement of the cartridge terminals in the Y and Z directions during the installation process. The restricting portion includes first and second restricting portions located at respective ends in the +Y and −Y directions of the cartridge terminal mounting portion and being in contact with the respective first. |
| US11433675B2 |
Maintenance device and liquid discharge apparatus
A maintenance device configured to maintain a head configured to discharge a first liquid, the maintenance device includes a cap configured to contact a nozzle surface of the head, a storage configured to store a second liquid to be supplied into the cap, a supply device configured to supply the second liquid into the cap, a receptacle configured to receive the second liquid supplied into and overflown from the cap, and a collection device configured to collect the second liquid received by the receptacle. |
| US11433672B2 |
Liquid discharge head
A liquid discharge head, includes an individual channel, and first and second common channels. The individual channel includes: a nozzle; a pressure chamber; a connection channel; a first communication channel; and a second communication channel. A first vector is defined such that a starting point and ending point are located on the connection channel, and a second vector is defined such that a starting point and an ending point are located on the second communication channel. A first angle formed by a projection vector of the first vector onto the first plane and a projection vector of the second vector onto the first plane is less than 90°. A second angle formed by a projection vector of the first vector onto the second plane and the second vector is less than 90°. |
| US11433668B2 |
Liquid discharge head
There is provided a liquid discharge head including: a communication plate having a plurality of descenders in respective communication with a plurality of nozzles, a pressure chamber plate being stacked on the communication plate and having a plurality of pressure chambers, a piezoelectric element arranged in a position overlapping with the pressure chambers in a stacking direction, and a discharge common channel extending in an array direction and being in communication with the plurality of pressure chambers. The discharge common channel includes: a first discharge portion formed in the communication plate; and a second discharge portion formed in the pressure chamber plate and in communication with the first discharge portion, the second discharge portion reaching as high as to a surface of the pressure chambers at the side of the piezoelectric element along the stacking direction. |
| US11433667B2 |
Liquid ejection head and method of manufacturing the same
A recording element substrate is bonded to an FPC in at least a part of a region of a second face between a liquid supply port and an edge of the recording element substrate, and an electric connection part is provided in which a wiring conductor and a pad are electrically connected to each other by a bonding wire. |
| US11433660B2 |
System, method, and computer program for creating an internal conforming structure
A system for creating an internal formation of a tubular structure having an inner surface via additive manufacturing. The system broadly includes a computer modeling system and an additive manufacturing system. The computer modeling system may include a processor for generating a lattice cellular component via computer-aided design software according to inputs received from a user. The processor may also generate an internal formation lattice structure based on the lattice cellular component and modify the lattice structure to follow and/or conform to the curvature of the inner surface of the outer wall of the tubular structure. The additive manufacturing system may be configured to produce the lattice structure and the tubular structure via additive manufacturing material deposited layer by layer according to the lattice structure. |
| US11433657B2 |
Method of peeling off protective film and a method of manufacturing a display device
A method of peeling off the protective film includes: providing a panel lower sheet, where a protective film is provided on one surface of the plane lower sheet and the protective film has a bending line extending in a first direction parallel to opposing sides thereof; gripping a portion of the protective film; moving the gripped portion of the protective film in a second direction which is a thickness direction thereof; and moving the panel lower sheet in a third direction perpendicular to the bending line. |
| US11433656B2 |
Continuous vacuum production method for laminated glass
A production method for laminated glass: loading laminated glass into a vacuum inlet chamber, evacuating to a first vacuum pressure, and transferring the glass at a high speed; transferring the glass to a vacuum inlet buffer chamber, and evacuating to a second vacuum pressure; transferring the glass to a vacuum inlet transfer chamber, reducing the transfer speed, and evacuating to a third vacuum pressure; transferring the glass to a vacuum heating chamber, maintaining a third vacuum pressure, and heating; transferring the glass to a vacuum cooling chamber, maintaining a third vacuum pressure, and cooling; transferring the glass to a vacuum outlet transfer chamber, maintaining a third vacuum pressure, and increasing the transfer speed; transferring the glass to a vacuum outlet buffer chamber, and dropping a vacuum pressure to a second vacuum pressure; transferring the glass to a vacuum outlet chamber, dropping a vacuum pressure to a first vacuum pressure. |
| US11433654B2 |
Fluid-filled pressure sensor assembly capable of higher pressure environments
This disclosure provides systems and methods for a fluid-filled pressure sensor assembly for higher pressure environments. A fluid-filled pressure sensor assembly may be adapted for coupling to a structure at a mating surface and may include a header; a pressure sensor coupled to the header; a diaphragm coupled to the header and configured for positioning forward of the mating surface so that a fluid region is disposed between the diaphragm and the pressure sensor; a fill hole coupled to the fluid region; a sealing element coupled to the fill hole and configured for positioning forward of the mating surface; and wherein during operation the first pressure applied at the diaphragm is substantially transferred by the fluid in the fluid region and the fill hole to an inner-side of the sealing element and the first pressure is about equivalent to a second pressure applied at an outer-side of the sealing element. |
| US11433651B2 |
Hard coat laminated film
According to at least one embodiment, there is provided a hard coat laminated film, including, from a surface layer side, a second hard coat, a first hard coat, and a transparent resin film layer, where the first hard coat and the transparent resin film layer are laminated directly, where the first hard coat is formed of a coating material including: (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; and (B) 1 to 100 parts by mass of an N-substituted (meth)acrylamide compound, where the second hard coat is formed of a coating material containing no inorganic particles, and where the transparent resin film is a transparent multilayer film or a transparent monolayer film made of a poly(meth)acrylimide resin, where the transparent multilayer film includes a surface layer made of a poly(meth)acrylimide resin, the first hard coat being formed on the surface layer. |
| US11433646B2 |
Metallic component and method of reducing liquid metal embrittlement using low aluminum zinc bath
A metallic component includes a core formed of steel. A zinc alloy layer is disposed on the core. The zinc alloy layer is formed of zinc and a very small amount of aluminum, such as 0.14 weight percent or less. A method of creating a component includes providing a steel core, providing a zinc bath consisting of essentially of 0.01 to 0.14 weight percent aluminum, and hot dipping the steel core into the zinc bath to form a zinc coating on the steel core resulting in a zinc-coated steel component. The aluminum may be provided in even lower contents, such as less than 0.08 weight percent, or even less than 0.05 weight percent. The zinc-coated steel component may then be spot welded to another component without first annealing the zinc-coated component. Rather, heat treating is performed locally at the weld joint by the welding procedure alone. |
| US11433643B2 |
Manufacturing process of EPC composite structure floors high in deformation resistance and low in shrinkage
A manufacturing process of EPC composite structure floors which includes an LVT layer and a substrate layer from top to bottom includes steps of separately and independently preparing the LVT layer and the substrate layer, and performing stacking and attaching the LVT layer and the substrate layer with glue so as to obtain finished products of the EPC floors. The substrate layer needs to be subjected to a working procedure of tempering before being stacked and attached with the LVT layer. The EPC floors manufactured by the process completely meet ISO standard requirements, and when being maintained in an environment of 80° C. for 6 hours, the WPC floors can also maintain a size change rate of 0.15% or below. |
| US11433642B2 |
Composite paneling having multiple facesheets and a core
Systems and methods are provided for fabricating composite parts. One embodiment is a method of forming a composite part. The method includes laying up opposing composite facesheets, placing a viscous material between the facesheets, increasing a distance between the facesheets, and solidifying the facesheets and the viscous material into an integral composite part. |
| US11433640B2 |
High performance fibers composite sheet
The invention relates to a composite sheet comprising at least two adjacent fibrous monolayers of unidirectionally aligned high tenacity polyethylene fibers, whereby the direction of orientation between the polyethylene fibers of said two fibrous layers differs by at least 80° and up to 90°, the fibers having a tenacity of at least 1.5 N/tex, said fibers being in a matrix comprising a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and wherein said homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene has a density as measured according to IS01183 of between 870 to 980 kg/m3, said composite sheet having an areal density of between 50 and 500 g/m2 wherein the composite sheet has an areal density normalized in-plane shear force measured at 25° C. evaluated according to the bias extension test method of at least 0.40 N·m2·g-1 at 10 mm clamp displacement. |
| US11433638B2 |
Creating a true thermally conductive apparel using intricate thermally functional coating and thermally conductive yarns
Provided are garments that comprise thermally-conductive materials, the materials comprising a heat-collecting coating disposed on a fibrous base material having a thermally-conductive additive dispersed within. Also provided are methods of fabricating thermally-conductive garments. |
| US11433636B2 |
Device for folding sheets
Disclosed is a device for folding sheets, the device provided with two transport belts positioned opposite each other in such a way that sheets can be clamped between the transport belts with the exception of a protruding part that protrudes between the transport belts, whereby the device is provided with two slats that extend along the transport belts and between which the protruding part can slide so a strip protrudes between the slats, whereby the device is also provided with one or more folding elements along the transport belts that can fold the abovementioned strip over or around a slat to form a fold line and whereby the device is such that it guides the sheets with their strip along the folding elements and the slats by the driver of the transport belts. |
| US11433634B2 |
Container forming apparatus and method
An apparatus for forming a container from a blank is provided. The apparatus includes a blank feeder assembly, and a compression assembly including a mandrel assembly, an upper folding arm assembly including a plurality of folding arms moveable between a first position and a second position, a compression plate, and a rollover arm assembly. |
| US11433630B2 |
Method for making silicone hydrogel contact lenses
The present invention generally relates to a method for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses having less optical defects or free of optical defects by subjecting the extraction tray for the formed silicone hydrogel contact lenses to a reciprocating lowering and raising motion thereof to obtain the silicone hydrogel contact lenses. |
| US11433629B2 |
Method for preparing silicone hydrogels
The invention provides a contact lens manufacturing method for cast-molding of silicone hydrogel contact lenses having enhanced oxygen permeability without adversely affecting desirable lens mechanical properties (e.g., modulus). A method of the invention comprises adding a small amount of a radical scavenger (e.g., H-TEMPO) in a polymerizable composition for cast-molding of SiHy contact lenses) to provide the resultant polymerizable composition with a bi-phase curing profile at a curing temperature of from about 45° C. to about 100° C. With such a bi-phase curing profile, the resultant polymerizable composition can be thermally cured at the curing temperature to form a SiHy contact lens having an oxygen permeability higher than that for a polymerizable composition having the substantially identical composition excepting being free of any radical scavenger. |
| US11433628B2 |
Contact lens with a hydrophilic layer
Embodiments of the technology relate to a contact lens having a core that is coated by a hydrogel layer, and to methods of making such a lens. The coated lens can include a rigid gas permeable contact lens. The coated lens can also include a hybrid silicone and rigid gas permeable contact lens. In one aspect, embodiments provide for a coated contact lens comprising a lens core with a water equilibrium constant of less than about 2% comprising an outer surface; and a hydrogel layer covalently attached to at least a portion of the outer surface, the hydrogel layer adapted to contact an ophthalmic surface, wherein the hydrogel layer comprises a hydrophilic polymer population of one or more species. |
| US11433627B2 |
Method of forming fluid channels on a bathtub
A method of forming a bathtub includes forming a core from a core material, coupling the core to a bathtub shell, applying a reinforcing material to the bathtub shell over the core to form a reinforcement structure, forming one or more openings in the bathtub shell, and substantially removing the core from between the bathtub shell and the reinforcement structure to define one or more fluid channels of the bathtub. |
| US11433620B2 |
Method and system for fabricating an elastic nonwoven material
A method and system for fabricating an article using a first bonding module having a first bonding module face and a second bonding module having a second bonding module face include supplying a first non-woven fabric to at least one of the first bonding module face and the second bonding module face, and supplying a plurality of elastic strands to a surface of the first non-woven fabric. The method and system further include entrapping a first elastic strand between a first pair of adjacent bonds in a first row in the first non-woven fabric, entrapping a second elastic strand between a second pair of adjacent bonds in the first row, and creating a third pair of adjacent bonds in the first row free of elastic bands therebetween. The third pair of adjacent bonds is located between the first pair of adjacent bonds and the second pair of adjacent bonds. |
| US11433619B1 |
System and method for selectively post-curing parts printed with stereolithography additive manufacturing techniques
The present subject matter is directed towards a system and a method for selectively post-curing a three-dimensional (3D-printed) object to attain variable properties. The system comprises a selective post-curing chamber coupled to a computer in communication with a database for accessing a digital model or data concerning the 3D-printed object. The chamber comprises a movable light source assembly and a mounting platform for supporting at least one 3D-printed object thereon. The computer includes one or more executable instructions for selectively emitting a curing light onto the 3D-printed object along a predetermined curing toolpath based on the digital model. The curing of the 3D-printed object along the predetermined curing toolpath generates variable properties along different regions of the 3D-printed object. |
| US11433618B2 |
Large area three-dimensional printer with precision optical path
A three-dimensional printing system includes a support plate and a resin vessel. The support plate defines a central opening and an upper surface. The resin vessel is disposed upon the upper surface of the support plate and includes a substructure and a transparent sheet. The substructure includes a vertical wall and a tension ring that extends inwardly and downwardly from the vertical wall. The tension ring impinges downwardly upon an upper surface of the transparent sheet and tensions the transparent sheet. |
| US11433615B2 |
Fixture and method of cleaning additive manufacturing machine components
A method of cleaning a recoater of an additive manufacturing machine includes installing a cleaning fixture into the additive manufacturing machine, the cleaning fixture including one or more cleaning elements, advancing the recoater into contact with the one or more cleaning elements, and rotating the recoater about a recoater axis thus dislodging material from a recoater outer surface due to frictional contact with the one or more cleaning elements. |
| US11433609B2 |
Apparatus for generating electron radiation and 3D printing apparatus
An apparatus for generating electron radiation comprises a wire-shaped hot cathode that is much more extensive in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction. Electron radiation emerges from the hot cathode that, due to the elongated shape of the hot cathode, exhibits an elongated, line-shaped cross section perpendicular to its direction of propagation, where the extension in longitudinal direction of the line is significantly greater than in transverse direction of the line. The apparatus further comprises a cathode electrode and an anode. A voltage for accelerating the electrons emitted from the hot cathode is applied between the cathode electrode and the anode. The hot cathode is arranged to be spaced apart from the cathode electrode such that electrons that are accelerated to the anode are emitted from the hot cathode in each of the transverse directions. |
| US11433605B2 |
Filament materials comprising marking additives for extrusion-based additive manufacturing systems
A filament material and a method for producing the same is disclosed. For example, the filament material includes a polymer resin that is compatible with an extrusion based printing process and a marking additive that allows selective portions of the filament material to change color when exposed to a light, wherein the marking additive is added to approximately 0.01 to 25.00 weight percent (wt %). |
| US11433604B2 |
Three-dimensional printing system with laser convergence calibration based upon acoustic analysis
A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional article includes: (1) Loading a metal platen into a build chamber, the metal platen defines an upper surface; (2) Performing concurrent processes including operating a movement mechanism to vertically translate the platen, operating a laser system to impinge a radiation beam upon the upper surface of the platen, and receiving a signal from an acoustic sensor that is positioned within the build chamber; (3) Analyzing the signal including determining a height of optimal laser convergence for the platen; and (4) Based upon the analysis, adjusting the laser convergence height to a build plane height. |
| US11433600B2 |
Material provision device for a stereolithography apparatus
The invention shows a material provision device for a stereolithography apparatus to provide print material (16), in particular a photopolymer, to be cured, wherein the material provision device (10) surrounds an in particular limp material cartridge (12) which receives the print material (16) on all sides and (UV) light-proof, and the material cartridge (12) comprises an outlet (20) via which the print material (16) may be dispensed and which is received in a connection (43) or a spout in the material provision device (10) and is at least partially supported thereon or therein or seals against it. |
| US11433598B2 |
Bioactive glass/polymer composite filament, and methods of making
Bioactive glass compositions, composites of the bioactive glass compositions with polymers, and 3D printable filaments made from the same, along with methods of making and using the same, are described. In some embodiments, the compositions, composites, and filaments have antibacterial activity. |
| US11433595B2 |
Device for formfree printing a three-dimensional object in layers
According to various embodiments, a device for formfree printing a three-dimensional object in layers using at least one printing material includes: at least one printing head to output printing material in at least one printing material string; a printing platen to receive the at least one printing material string output by the at least one printing head; a rod-shaped heating device movably arranged over the printing platen; a heat controller configured to control the rod-shaped heating device to emit a heat irradiation directed to the printing platen to heat the at least one printing material string; at least one motor coupled to the rod-shaped heating device to move it over the printing platen; a motor controller configured to control the at least one motor to move the rod-shaped heating device over the printing platen to harden the at least one printing material string printed on the printing platen. |
| US11433593B2 |
System of corrugated plates
The disclosure relates to a method for producing a three-dimensionally shaped plate consisting of a wood fibre material. The aim of the disclosure is to provide a method and a system for producing three-dimensionally shaped plates from a wood fibre material, which are logistically simplified and can be used on demand. To this end, e) steam is applied to a prefabricated flat starting plate consisting of a wood fibre material, and f) the plate is coated with a separating means, g) shaped in a forming station, and h) hardened by cooling. |
| US11433592B2 |
Method of forming a linear panel from multi-layer panel material assemblies
In one aspect of the present subject matter, a method of forming a linear panel includes drawing a multi-layer panel material assembly having differing inner and outer material layers along a processing path. The method also includes heating the panel material assembly. In addition, the method includes forming the heated panel material assembly into a desired shape as the assembly is drawn along the processing path. Additionally, in another aspect of the present subject matter, a linear panel includes a body formed from a multi-layer panel material assembly having differing inner and outer material layers. |
| US11433591B2 |
Process of forming polymeric material
A method for forming an article includes providing a sheet of material, optionally conditioning the sheet with a surface of a roller, forming the sheet to provide a web, and separating an article from the web to provide the article. An apparatus adapted to form the article from a sheet is provided. |
| US11433590B2 |
Insulated structural cabinet for an appliance
An insulated structural cabinet for an appliance includes outer walls that are attached together to define a structural envelope that is operable from an expanded state that includes an expanded interior volume of the interior cavity, to a final state that includes a contracted interior volume of the interior cavity, wherein the contracted interior volume is less than the expanded interior volume. An insulating material disposed throughout the interior cavity in the expanded state. Operation of the structural envelope to the final state densifies the insulating material. Operation of the structural envelope to the final state is performed by a vacuum pump that expresses air from the interior cavity. The structural envelope is also operable from a performed state to the expanded state via an expanding device, and subsequently operable from the expanded state to the final state. |
| US11433589B2 |
Injection molding machine and screw control method for injection molding machine
An injection molding machine includes: a screw inserted in an injection cylinder and configured to be movable in the axial direction; a motor configured to move the screw; a torque detection unit configured to detect the torque of the motor; a position detection unit configured to detect the position of the screw; a motor drive control unit configured to drive the motor while imposing torque limitation so that the motor's torque will not exceed a limit torque, to thereby advance the screw to the foremost position in the direction of injection; and a determination unit configured to determine that unmelted resin remains inside the injection cylinder if the moving speed of the screw becomes lower than or equal to a predetermined speed while the screw is advancing to the foremost position. |
| US11433585B2 |
Method for manufacturing resin pipe joint
A method for manufacturing a resin pipe joint with a joint body includes the following steps. Preparing a mold and a supply device configured to supply molten resin. The mold includes a first mold for an outer shape of the joint body and a second mold for an inner shape of the joint body. Combining the second mold with the first mold to form a cavity, into which the molten resin is injectable, inside the mold. Supplying the molten resin to the cavity in the mold. Solidifying the molten resin in the cavity after stop of the supply of the molten resin from the supply device. The second mold has a gap that connects the cavity to a discharge space outside the cavity and allows gas to flow. |
| US11433581B2 |
Injection molding a device such as a cable holder with an integrated wireless tagging foil
The disclosure relates to a method for injection-molding a device, in particular a cable tie, with an integrated wireless tag, comprising the method steps of a) putting a tagging foil with two main surfaces which are separated by an edge, into a mold cavity of an open mold, where the tagging foil is held in place by a supporting device; b) closing the mold; c) injecting an injection material into the mold cavity parts adjoining the two main surfaces of the tagging foil simultaneously and symmetrically with respect to a main extension plane of the tagging foil which is parallel to the two main surfaces of the tagging foil so as to simplify and speed up the manufacturing process of a device with an integrated wireless tag or label. The disclosure furthermore relates to a corresponding molding device as well as a corresponding device with an integrated wireless tag. |
| US11433573B2 |
Method for producing polyamide-imide film
An embodiment can provide a method for producing a polyamide-imide film which is colorless and transparent and has excellent mechanical properties, the method comprising: a step of producing a polyamide-imide polymer solution by polymerizing an aromatic diamine compound, an aromatic dianhydride compound, and a dicarbonyl compound; a step of producing a gel sheet by extruding, casting and drying the polymer solution; and a step of producing a polyamide-imide film by heat-treating the gel sheet, wherein the viscosity of the polymer solution is 100,000 to 500,000 cps, and the polyamide-imide film has a yellowness index of 5 or lower, a haze of 2% or lower, a transmittance of 85% or above and a modulus of 5.0 GPa or above, at a thickness of 20 μm to 75 μm. |
| US11433569B2 |
Method for operating an apparatus for transforming plastic parisons into plastic containers, and apparatus
A method and apparatus for operating an apparatus for transforming plastic parisons into plastic containers, wherein the apparatus has a movable carrier, on which a plurality of transforming stations are arranged for transforming plastic parisons into plastic containers. The transforming stations each have at least two mould supports on which blow mould parts are arranged, which blow mould parts are components of a blow mould and form a hollow space within which the plastic parisons can be expanded into the plastic containers by application of a flowable medium. The mould supports are pivotable with respect to one another for opening and closing the blow mould and wherein furthermore the transforming stations have a latching mechanism which is configured to latch the two mould supports at least at times to one another such that an opening movement of the blow mould is prevented. |
| US11433568B2 |
Method for producing a dry preform produced by knitting, method for manufacturing a product made of composite materials from said preform
A method for producing a transformable dry preform, in particular for the creation of a product made of composite materials, includes the sequence of the following steps: simultaneous weft/wale knitting of at least one stitch thread and at least one unidirectional reinforcement thread, at least one stitch thread including a material, the nature of which being different to that of a material comprised in at least one unidirectional reinforcement thread, at least one of the materials being thermoplastic and having a melting point lower than the melting point of at least one other material, referred to as reinforcement material; and creating of a three-dimensional knit that constitutes a dry preform in the shape of the product that is to be obtained. Additionally, a product made of composite materials can be produced using the dry preform created by the method. |
| US11433567B2 |
High-pressure mixing device with single-piece delivery duct
A high-pressure mixing device adapted to form a polymeric mixture from the reaction of two or more reactive liquid components or resins, comprises a head-body with a mixing chamber having an inner cylindrical surface with inlet and outlet openings for injecting and recirculating reactive components; a duct for delivering the mixture, a valve body with recirculation longitudinal slots; the delivery duct, of the self-cleaning type, is a single-piece tubular element, insertable into a hole passing through the head-body, having an intermediate transversal hole aligned with the mixing chamber with a diameter greater than a diameter of the mixing chamber for avoiding protrusions of the walls of the transversal hole from forming inwardly of the mixing chamber of the head-body. Sealing elements duly arranged between the coupling interfaces of the various components prevent the leakage of polymeric mixture and lubricant liquid. There is also disclosed a related method. |
| US11433563B2 |
Safety knife with slidable grip
A safety knife functions as both a box cutter and a separate line cutter. A slidable grip is manually displaceable between two stable safety positions. In one safety position, the grip obstructs access to a forwardly projecting blade. In a second safety position, the grip obstructs access to the line cutter. |
| US11433558B2 |
Flexible drive manipulator
A flexible drive manipulator according to an example embodiment may include a proximal portion, a plurality of joint portions drivably connected from an end of the proximal portion with respect to a longitudinal axis, a distal portion connected to an end of the plurality of joint portions, a pair of drive wires passing through the plurality of joint portions in parallel along the longitudinal axis, the pair of drive wires configured to drive the plurality of joint portions in a rotational direction of rotation with respect to a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a fixing wire passing through the plurality of joint portions in a shape of converging along the longitudinal axis, the fixing wire configured to adjust rigidity of the plurality of joint portions. |
| US11433551B2 |
Measurement system and method for positioning accuracy of a robotic arm
A measurement system for positioning accuracy of a robotic arm includes the robotic arm, a computing device, a robotic arm controlling device, a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The robotic arm controlling device is electrically connected to the robotic arm and the computing device. The first magnetic element is disposed on a robotic arm. The second magnetic element is disposed on a fixed platform. One of the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element is electrically connected to the computing device. The robotic arm controlling device controls the robotic arm to move the first magnetic element above the second magnetic element to generate a magnetic field. The computing device is configured to calculate a plurality of movement error information of the first magnetic element in the magnetic field, and count the plurality of movement error information to obtain a positioning accuracy of the robot arm. |
| US11433547B2 |
Robot
A robot includes an ingredient mold configured to cool food ingredients into solid ingredients; a storage container spaced from the ingredient mold and having a storage space configured to store the solid ingredients; a cooling chamber formed therein with a cooling space in which the storage container is accommodated; a cooler configured to cool the cooling space; and a guide configured to guide the solid ingredients dropped from the ingredient mold to the storage space. |
| US11433539B2 |
Abnormality determination device and abnormality determination method
An abnormality determination device includes an input unit to which a device-condition signal output from an operating device is input, a first memory configured to store a determination algorithm for determining a predetermined abnormality of the operating device, an abnormality determination unit configured to determine the predetermined abnormality of the operating device in accordance with the device-condition signal and the determination algorithm, an output unit configured to output a determination result regarding the predetermined abnormality made by the abnormality determination unit to a user, an operation unit configured to receive an input of true-or-false information of whether the determination result is correct from the user, and an update unit configured to update the determination algorithm in accordance with the true-or-false information. |
| US11433538B2 |
Trajectory generation system and trajectory generating method
A trajectory generation system includes a computing unit that generates a trajectory on which a mobile body or a gripper moves from a start position to a target position, and an evaluating unit that evaluates a plurality of trajectory candidates. The computing unit generates the trajectory candidates leading to a target area including the target position and its vicinity, with a plurality of degrees of freedom associated with predetermined grip conditions, within at least one of a range in which the candidates can be computed in a predetermined period, a range in which they can be computed in a predetermined processing amount, and a range in which a predetermined number of trajectory candidates can be computed. The evaluating unit conducts evaluation of the trajectory candidates generated, based on an evaluation item, and the computing unit generates the trajectory, using one trajectory candidate selected based on the evaluation. |
| US11433537B2 |
Automatic path generation device
An automatic path generation device includes a preprocessing unit creating teacher data based on a temporary motion path which is a motion path between a plurality of motion points where a robot moves and which is automatically generated with a motion planning algorithm and an actual motion path which is a motion path between the motion points and which is created by a skilled worker and a motion path learning unit generating a learned model which has learned a difference between the temporary motion path and the actual motion path with teacher data created by the preprocessing unit. |
| US11433533B2 |
Kinematic chain for transmission of mechanical torques
A kinematic chain comprises a first pulley, arranged to rotate about a rotation axis x, and a second pulley arranged to rotate about a rotation axis y. The kinematic chain comprises then at least one connecting element comprising at least one passage having at least one rotating element, said or each connecting element also comprising at least one interface arranged to connect the connecting element to an adjacent connecting element or to a pulley, generating a rotational constraint about a rotation axis z. The kinematic chain also comprises a transmission element arranged to develop along a determined path for transmitting a rotational motion between the first pulley and the second pulley. The transmission element is adapted to be, in use, fixedly in contact with said or each rotating element by a constraint of rolling friction, in order to allow a modelling the determined path according to a predetermined geometry. |
| US11433529B2 |
Storage hutch assembly
A storage hutch assembly 10 including a plurality of dissimilar assemblies, such as a power tool holder assembly 120, which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the hutch assembly 10 upon a contained shelf 30 and/or upon a storage cart, such a cart 50, and/or upon a surface such as surface 25 contained within the storage hutch assembly 10. |
| US11433525B2 |
Electric working machine and method of assembling electric working machine
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an electric working machine includes an integrally-molded member, a first conductor, and a second conductor. The integrally-molded member includes a surface and contains an insulation material. The first conductor is integrally provided to the surface of the integrally-molded member and supplies a first current. The second conductor is integrally provided to the integrally-molded member and supplies a second current. A portion of the second conductor is embedded into the integrally-molded member. |
| US11433518B2 |
Automatic screw tightening control method and device
In an electric driver configured such that a driver bit is coupled to a drive output shaft of an electric motor via a clutch mechanism to perform screw tightening operations, an automatic screw tightening control method and a device are provided such that an appropriate screw tightened state in a screw tightening operation can be confirmed and determined, simply and reliably. In a screw tightening operation by an electric driver, at start of a predetermined screw tightening operation, a rotation amount of an electric motor at a clutch operation time by a clutch mechanism is detected, this rotation amount is set to be a target rotation amount and in the subsequent screw tightening operations, a rotation amount of the electric motor at the clutch operation time is detected and compared with the target rotation amount, respectively, so that acceptability of the respective screw tightened states is determined. |
| US11433513B2 |
Multifunctional torque wrench
A multifunctional torque wrench includes a main body, an operation member, and an indication device. The main body has a driving portion, a combination portion, and a twisting portion. The driving portion pivotally drives a fastener to rotate about an axis passing through the main body. The operation member is switchable between a first position and a second position with respect to the main body. The extension portion extends along a second axis. When the operation member is at the first position, the second axis is vertical to the first axis, allowing a user to turn the main body to generate the torque for driving a fastener. The indication device is disposed between the main body and the operation member for displaying the torque value. When the operation member is at the second position, the second axis is parallel to the first axis for storage. |
| US11433511B2 |
Dual positionable fastener installation tool adaptor
A dual positionable adaptor for a fastener driver assembly employs a tandem guide assembly mounted to a guide head which has an entry reference surface defining an opening for a fastener to provide a proper location and entry angle for the fastener. A pair of wings each defines a pair of reference engagement edges which engage either an upper horizontal member or a lower horizontal member. The wings, together with the entry reference surface, define a proper entry location and angle for connecting a vertical stud to either an upper plate or a lower plate. The selected adaptor position is achieved by securing the adaptor in one of two angular positions relative to the tube axis of the fastener driver assembly. The wings are also affixed with squirrel claws to lock the adaptor in place for installing the fastener. The adaptor also includes flush indicators to indicate that the proper flush position of the reference surface against the vertical member is achieved. The wings are independently pivotal to accommodate situations wherein the tandem wing configuration cannot be employed. The fastener is retained within the adaptor fastener channel via a magnet assembly. |
| US11433509B2 |
Extension control handle for a portable grip device
A detachable control handle for an extended grip system is provided for attachment with an interface of a portable grip device including a pair of spaced apart connector tabs extending from a rigid frame of the portable grip device and forming a pair of parallel captivation channels. The control handle can include an elongate grip handle and a pair of opposed support arms attached to the grip handle and extending away at angles from each other. The support arms can be more flexible in a perpendicular direction of the portable grip device. A crossarm can extend between the pair of support arms proximate a second end portion for establishing a preset inboard spacing maintaining the pins and support arms in an after-attached arrangement that can interfere with connecting and disconnecting. A method includes a user flexing the engagement members and pins for guiding the attachment. |
| US11433506B2 |
Wheel brush and grinding element bundle holder
A wheel brush (1) includes a grinding element bundle holder (3) having an annular grinding element bundle-holding surface (12) that faces the outer circumferential side and a plurality of grinding element bundles (4) that are formed by gathering a plurality of wire-shaped grinding elements (5). The grinding element bundle-holding surface (12) has a plurality of holding holes (16) arrayed in a circumferential direction (R), the grinding element bundles (4) protrude to the outer circumferential side from the grinding element bundle-holding surface (12) while one end portions are inserted into the holding holes (16). First protrusions (18) protruding to the outer circumferential direction are provided on first opening edge portions (17a) adjacent to the holding holes 16 at a first direction (L1) side in the rotational center line direction orthogonal to the circumferential direction R (R) in opening edges of the holding holes (16) in the grinding element bundle-holding surface (12). The first protrusions (18) are continuous in the circumferential direction R (R) to configure an annular first flange portion (19). |
| US11433505B2 |
Systems, methods and tools for distributing different pluralities of abrasive particles to make abrasive articles
A system includes a distribution tool, a backing, a first plurality of abrasive particles and a second plurality of abrasive articles. The distribution tool includes a first section and a second section. The first section is configured to receive the first plurality of abrasive particles and pass the first plurality of abrasive particles through one or more of the plurality of slots to the backing. The second plurality of abrasive particles differ in at least one of a size, an average weight and a shape from the first plurality of abrasive particles. The second section is configured to receive the second plurality of abrasive particles and pass the second plurality of abrasive particles through one or more of the plurality of slots to the backing. |
| US11433503B1 |
Adjustable grinding surface
An adjustable grinding apparatus includes a grinder having a motor and grinding disk. A grinder base houses the motor. The grinder base has at least one sidewall extending around at least a portion of the motor. An adjustable motor support includes a motor support surface positioned between the motor and the grinding disk. First, second arms are affixed to first and second ends of the motor support surface and rotatably secured to the at least one sidewall. At least one of the first, second arms has at least one slotted cutout. A locking mechanism is in communication with at least one of the first and second arms and the at least one sidewall through at least one slotted cutout. The grinder and the adjustable motor support are rotatable about the grinder base to adjust a grinding orientation of the grinder. A grinder position is fixable by tightening the locking mechanism. |
| US11433502B2 |
Polishing table and polishing apparatus having ihe same
An object of the present invention is to provide a polishing table capable of preventing peeling or detachment of a coating of the polishing table, thereby to enable an operation for replacement of a polishing pad to be easily conducted. One embodiment of the present invention provides a polishing table having a support surface configured to support a polishing pad, the polishing pad being adapted to be used for polishing a substrate, the polishing table comprising: a stacked body comprising a stack of a porous layer and a non-porous layer, the porous layer including open pores formed in a surface thereof disposed to face a polishing pad; and a resin-based coating material disposed in the open pores so as to form at least a part of the support surface of the polishing table. |
| US11433492B2 |
Heat exchanger automatic assembly apparatus and method
Provided is a heat exchanger automatic assembly apparatus including: a fin distribution unit distributing fins; a fin transfer unit including two or more fin trays and a driving means connected to the fin trays, respectively, to selectively transfer the fin trays to a predetermined position; and a fin discharge unit discharging the fins stored in the fin trays of the fin transfer unit to the predetermined position. The fins may be continuously supplied to the fin trays without stopping the supply of the fins to the fin trays and the plurality of fins may be discharged at one time to allow the fins to be interposed between the tubes arranged to be spaced apart from each other, thereby reducing a supply time of the fin to improve productivity, and reducing discarded fins to reduce the manufacturing cost. |
| US11433491B1 |
Resurfacing discharge ring of hydraulic turbine with runner in place
A method for repairing a discharge ring of a hydraulic turbine with a turbine runner in place includes: mounting adjustable fixtures to runner blades that are approximately evenly spaced around the turbine runner, where each adjustable fixture is mounted to a different runner blade at a different predetermined vertical position with respect to a surface of the discharge ring; attaching cutting equipment configured to remove material from the discharge ring to each adjustable fixture installed on the runner blades; installing a drive unit configured to rotate the turbine runner; controlling the drive unit to rotate the runner at a specified speed; and controlling the cutting equipment attached to each adjustable fixture to concurrently remove material from the discharge ring as the turbine runner rotates. |
| US11433490B2 |
Welding for electrical tools
A method includes removing a section of electrical insulation proximate an end of a tubing-encased conductor (TEC) to form an end of electrical insulation that is axially recessed relative to the end of the TEC. The method includes welding an end member to an outer surface of the outer tube at a weld joint that is axially between the end of the TEC and the end of the electrical insulation to protect the electrical insulation from heating damage from welding. The method includes replacing the section of electrical insulation proximate the end of the TEC by inserting a spacer into the end of the TEC between the outer tube and the electrical conductor after welding the end member to the outer surface of the TEC. A tool can be electrically connected to the electrical conductor and the tool can be welded to the end member. |
| US11433484B2 |
Deposition mask, mask member for deposition mask, method of manufacturing deposition mask, and method of manufacturing organic EL display apparatus
A deposition mask in which a resin film can be completely removed in opening portions, a method of manufacturing the deposition mask, and a mask member for the deposition mask are provided. A light irradiation source for laser light is disposed on one side of a resin film (11) and emits the laser light for forming a pattern of opening portions. A reflective film (30) is provided on another side of the resin film (11) and reflects light having a wavelength of the laser light emitted from the light irradiation source for the laser light. The laser light reflected by the reflective film (30) is used to form the patterns of the opening portion (11a) in the resin film (11). |
| US11433483B2 |
System and method laser for processing of materials
A multiple wavelength laser processing system is configured with a multiple wavelength laser source for generating a multiple wavelength coaxial laser processing beam. The laser processing system further includes a multiple wavelength optical system to deliver the coaxial laser processing beam to a laser-material interaction zone on the surface of a workpiece such that each of the first and a second laser wavelengths in the processing beam impinge at least a portion of the interaction zone as respective first and second concentric laser spots. The multiple wavelength optical system includes a multiple wavelength beam collimator, a configurable chromatic optic, and a laser processing focus lens, wherein the configurable chromatic optic provides an adjustment to the relative focus distance of the first and second laser wavelengths. |
| US11433482B2 |
Additive manufacturing apparatus
An additive manufacturing apparatus forms layers with a material that is molten to produce a formed object. The additive manufacturing apparatus includes a CMT power supply that supplies as a power supply current to heat a wire that is the material fed to a workpiece, to the material; a laser oscillator that produces as a beam source a laser beam that is a beam with which the workpiece is irradiated; and a head drive unit that shifts as a drive unit a feed position for the material on the workpiece and an irradiation position for the beam on the workpiece. The additive manufacturing apparatus shifts the feed position and the irradiation position, with the irradiation position leading in a moving path for the feed position in spaced relation to the feed position. |
| US11433473B2 |
Remote detection of induction weld temperature
Systems and methods are provided for controlling welding. One embodiment is a method for controlling welding. The method includes initiating induction welding by operating an induction coil along a weld interface of a first composite part comprising a matrix of thermoplastic reinforced by fibers, in order to join the first composite part to a second composite part, determining a measured magnetic field strength at a location distinct from the induction coil, and determining a welding temperature at the weld interface of the first composite part based on the measured magnetic field strength. |
| US11433470B2 |
System and method to control two wire feed motors
A system for controlling multiple wire feed motors for use in a welding-type system including a push motor controlled to operate at a target wire feed speed and a pull motor disposed in a welding torch controlled to apply a target torque to the fed welding wire. Such a system eliminates shaving and bird nesting of welding wire. |
| US11433468B2 |
Electrode for an electro-erosion process and an associated method thereof
Electrode for an electro-erosion process, includes a shaft, a body coupled to the shaft, a plurality of machining-inserts, an insulated layer, and a flushing cover disposed on the body and coupled to the shaft. The shaft includes a channel, a plurality of first and second openings, each opening connected to the channel. The body includes a plurality of main-flushing channels, each channel connected to a corresponding first opening. The plurality of machining-inserts is spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction and detachably coupled to a peripheral end portion of the body. Each machining-insert includes at least one third opening connected to a corresponding main-flushing channel. The insulated layer is disposed on top and bottom surfaces of the body. The flushing cover includes a plurality of side-flushing channels and a plurality of fourth openings, each channel connected to a corresponding second opening. |
| US11433467B2 |
Saw blade
A reciprocating saw blade includes a body defining a longitudinal axis. The blade includes a cutting portion having a plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a protrusion and a tip spaced a first distance from the protrusion. The tip of a first cutting tooth is spaced a pitch distance from the tip of an adjacent second cutting tooth. A gullet is defined between the tip of the first cutting tooth and the protrusion of the adjacent second cutting tooth. The tip of a respective cutting tooth is spaced a tip height distance from a base of the gullet. An apex of the protrusion is spaced a protrusion height distance from the base of the gullet. The protrusion height distance is 65% to 68% of the tip height distance. The first distance is 40% to 77% of the pitch distance. |
| US11433462B2 |
Drilling tool
A drilling tool with improved structure to improve chips discharging performance. The drilling tool comprises a cutting insert 60 having a cutting edge 62 at the front end portion and a main body 10 mounted with the cutting insert 60, further, the drilling tool comprises a hollow discharge channel 12 formed inside the main body 10, and the discharge channel 12 has a curved surface 14 for guiding the chips S in a direction towards the base end portion opposite to the front end portion. |
| US11433459B2 |
Coated cutting tool
A covered cutting tool having a cemented carbide and a covering layer formed on the cemented carbide. The covered cutting tool includes a rake face, a flank face, and a cutting edge line part located between the rake face and the flank face. The coating layer includes a compound layer containing a compound having a composition represented by (AlxTi1-x)N. The average thickness T1 of the covering layer in the cutting edge line part and the average thickness T2 of the coating layer in the rake face at a position 2 mm or more away from the cutting edge line part toward the rake face are within specific ranges and satisfy T2 |
| US11433457B2 |
Creating a breakaway region
An apparatus is disclosed to create a breakaway junction for 3D printed parts. Powder is spread along a target zone, such as a build bed. A liquid functional agent is selectively dispensed upon the powder to form a 3D object, a supporting part, and the breakaway junction between them. |
| US11433453B2 |
Device and method for manufacturing a metal alloy blank by centrifugal casting
A device (10) for manufacturing a metal alloy blank by centrifugal casting of a molten metal alloy, comprising a centrifugal casting wheel (20), the centrifugal casting wheel (20) being rotary about an axis of rotation (A) and comprising a mold (22) for receiving the molten metal alloy, the mold extending in a radial direction (R1) with respect to the axis of rotation (A). The device (10) comprises at least one magnet arranged in such a way as to induce an electric current in the mold (22) during the rotation of the centrifugal casting wheel (20) about the axis of rotation (A). |
| US11433448B2 |
High-frequency continuous electromagnetic forming device for plate formation
A high-frequency continuous electromagnetic forming device for plate formation comprises a charger, a control terminal, a continuous charge-discharge device, a forming coil and a plate access terminal. The charger is used for charging the continuous charge-discharge device. Capacitor banks are arranged in the continuous charge-discharge device, and capacitors in the capacitor banks are sequentially discharged through an electromagnetic coil to apply a pulsed electromagnetic force to a workpiece to complete one forming process, and after discharging, the capacitors are charged to prepare for further discharging, so that continuous formation is realized. The control terminal is connected to the continuous charge-discharge device and the plate access terminal, and the forming coil is connected to the continuous charge-discharge device through a wire. |
| US11433444B2 |
Steel sheet member and method for producing the same
A method for producing a steel sheet member, includes: forming at least one pair of opposing strip grooves in a flat steel sheet such that one of the pair of opposing strip grooves is disposed in one of opposite surfaces of the steel sheet, the other of the pair of opposing strip grooves is disposed in the other of the opposite surfaces, and the strip grooves extend in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the steel sheet; heating the steel sheet having the strip grooves to a temperature higher than an austenite transformation finish temperature; and placing the heated steel sheet between an upper die and a lower die to press-form the steel sheet while cooling. When press-forming the steel sheet while cooling, there is space between each of the upper and lower dies and a bottom of a corresponding one of the strip grooves. |
| US11433443B2 |
Movable heat-insulating carriage in metal processing
A heat-insulating device for use in a processing line for a metal strip to be transported along a strip conveying direction, preferably for use in a rolling mill, wherein the heat-insulating device has: at least one heat-insulating carriage which has a heat-insulating hood which, in order to reduce temperature losses, can be moved over the metal strip; and a transport, which has a drive for moving the heat-insulating carriage and is configured in such a way that the heat-insulating carriage can be moved out of the processing line and into the latter horizontally, preferably along a straight line. |
| US11433441B2 |
Aluminum sheet with enhanced formability and an aluminum container made from aluminum sheet
In some embodiments of the present invention a method includes: obtaining a first aluminum alloy sheet formed from rolling a first ingot of a 3xxx or a 5xxx series aluminum alloy, wherein, prior to rolling, the first ingot has been heated to a sufficient temperature for a sufficient time to achieve a first dispersoid f/r of less than 7.65; and forming a container precursor from the first aluminum alloy sheet, wherein when the first aluminum alloy sheet is formed into the container precursor, the container precursor has less observed surface striations and ridges as compared to a container precursor formed from a second aluminum alloy sheet rolled from a second ingot having a second dispersoid f/r value of 7.65 or greater. |
| US11433440B2 |
Cleaning device for cleaning electroplating substrate holder
A cleaning device for removing contamination on a substrate holder used with an electroplating cell includes an arm, a cleaning agent supplier, a nozzle and a receiver. The cleaning agent supplier is coupled to the arm and configured to supply a cleaning agent. The nozzle is coupled to the cleaning agent supplier and configured to spray the cleaning agent onto the substrate holder to remove the contamination. The receiver is coupled to the arm and configured to receive the cleaning agent after the cleaning agent is sprayed onto the substrate holder. |
| US11433438B2 |
Dissolved ozone removal unit, substrate treating apparatus including the same, and substrate treating method
The inventive concept relates to a dissolved ozone removal unit, a substrate treating apparatus including the same, and a substrate treating method. The dissolved ozone removal unit includes a fluid channel providing member having a fluid channel through which a processing liquid passes and a light source member that is mounted in the fluid channel providing member and that supplies UV light to the processing liquid, and the fluid channel providing member includes a helical fluid channel configured such that the processing liquid is exposed to the UV light while helically moving around the light source member. |
| US11433436B2 |
Carousel for ultrasonic cleaning and method of using thereof
Disclosed herein is a sonic cleaning insert. In one example, the sonic cleaning insert includes a carousel configured to rotate about a central axis. The carousel further includes a platform having an outer perimeter. The platform is radially disposed about the central axis. The carousel has an inner ring and an outer ring circumscribing the inner ring. A plurality of partitions couple the inner ring and the outer ring to the platform. The plurality of partitions are arranged at a predetermined angle about the central axis. The carousel further includes a plurality of holders. Each holder is formed from a portion of the platform, a portion of each of the inner ring and outer ring, and a first sidewall and a second sidewall formed from the plurality of partitions. The carousel is configured for immersion in an ultrasonic vibrating fluid. |
| US11433431B2 |
Pre-loaded floor wipes with improved pickup
A pre-loaded cleaning substrate, and related systems and methods for picking up particles with an aspect ratio (L/D) greater than 300 (e.g., hair), or greater than 1200 (e.g., particularly long hairs). The substrate (e.g., a nonwoven) may include only a single layer of material. The pre-loaded substrate is loaded (e.g., during manufacture) with a cleaning composition. The fibers of the substrate may have an average diameter less than 15 μm, the substrate may have an air permeability of 35 ft3/min to 75 ft3/min, and the liquid cleaning composition may have a surface tension of less than about 50 dynes/cm. Together, the combination of the particular substrate and cleaning composition may facilitate markedly improved ability to pick up high L/D aspect ratio particle debris (e.g., such as hair), while retaining such particles (e.g., providing hair retention index values of at least 20). |
| US11433430B2 |
Article discharge system
An article discharge system includes a placement unit in which the article group is placed, plural grippers, a movable member, a robot that moves the movable member, weight acquisition units, and a control unit. The plural grippers grip some articles with gripping member. The plural grippers are attached to the movable member. The weight acquisition units acquire weight values of the articles that each of the grippers grips. The control unit moves the movable member, brings the plural grippers closer to the placement unit, causes the plural grippers to grip some of the articles of the article group placed in the placement unit, and, based on the result of a combination calculation using the weight values of the articles that each of the grippers grips and which the weight acquisition units have acquired, causes predetermined grippers among the plural grippers to release the articles and thereby discharge the articles. |
| US11433427B2 |
Ultrasonic transducer
An ultrasonic transducer includes a piezoceramic element, a first acoustic matching layer with extending sidewall attaching the lateral surface of the piezoceramic element, wherein the thickness of the first acoustic matching layer is smaller than ¼ wavelength of an ultrasonic wave emitted by the piezoceramic element in the first acoustic matching layer in an operating frequency of the ultrasonic transducer, and the height of the sidewall of the first acoustic matching layer is larger than 1/20 height of the lateral surface of the piezoceramic element, and a second acoustic matching layer attaching the first acoustic matching layer. |
| US11433426B2 |
Vibration device and imaging unit including vibration device
A vibration device includes a protective cover to transmit light with a predetermined wavelength, a first cylindrical body to hold the protective cover at one end, a plate spring to support the other end of the first cylindrical body, a second cylindrical body to support, at one end, a portion of the plate spring in an outer side portion of a portion that supports the first cylindrical body, and a vibrating body that is provided at the other end of the second cylindrical body to vibrate in an axial direction of the second cylindrical body. |
| US11433421B2 |
Masking strip for use in painting vehicles
A masking strip for use in painting automobile doors includes an elongated flexible body configured to cover a gasket of a door assembly, and an elongated spine extending perpendicularly from the elongated flexible body. The elongated spine is configured for receipt in a narrow opening defined between the door assembly and a front fender. |
| US11433417B2 |
Water-based pyrotechnic illusion
Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics. |
| US11433416B2 |
Apparatus for painting articles
An apparatus for painting articles comprises a painting booth delimited by side walls and having at least one inlet opening and an outlet opening reciprocally aligned on two of said respectively opposite side walls. A transport assembly moves a plurality of articles being processed respectively aligned along a movement path extending through the painting booth, to lead the articles being processed therein through the inlet opening and to extract said articles through the outlet opening. The delivery nozzles operatively arranged inside the painting booth deliver atomised paint against the articles transported along the movement path. Adjustment devices comprising adjustment knobs positioned externally of the painting booth and manually accessible by an operator operate on each delivery nozzle to modify its positioning with respect to the articles being processed. |
| US11433413B2 |
Paint system and paint method
A paint system includes a paint unit having a first paint robot and a second paint robot. The first paint robot includes a first robot base and a first robot arm operably mounted on the first robot base. The second paint robot includes a second robot base and a second robot arm operably mounted on the second robot base. When a virtual plane extending in a vertical direction and along a direction of relative movement between an object to be painted and the paint unit is defined as a reference plane, a distance between the first robot base and the reference plane is set to be shorter than a distance between the second robot base and the reference plane. A passage range allowing passage of the second robot arm is provided under the first robot base. |
| US11433405B2 |
Water outlet device and driving mechanism for water outlet device
The present disclosure discloses a water outlet device comprising a body. The body comprises a driving mechanism, a switching mechanism, and a plurality of water outlet parts. The switching mechanism is coupled with the plurality of water outlet parts to control switching of the plurality of water outlet parts. The driving mechanism comprises an operating member and a directional control mechanism. The operating member is movably connected to the body, and the operating member is connected to the directional control mechanism. Bidirectional movements of the operating member respectively controls the directional control mechanism to move in a single direction. The directional control mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism and configured to drive the switching mechanism to control switching of the plurality of water outlet parts. |
| US11433404B2 |
Centrifugal field-flow fractionation device having a restricting member to prevent deformation of an intermediate layer
A centrifugal field-flow fractionation device includes an annular rotor, an arc-shaped channel member, a rotation drive unit, and a restriction unit. A channel member 16 is provided along an inner peripheral surface of the rotor, has therein a channel 161 for a liquid sample by laminating a plurality of layers, and has an inlet for the liquid sample to the channel 161 and an outlet for the liquid sample from the channel 161. By rotating the rotor, particles in the liquid sample in the channel 161 are classified by centrifugal force. A restriction spacer 64 restricts the channel 161 from being compressed to a height less than a certain height when the channel member 16 is compressed and deformed in a laminating direction. |
| US11433401B2 |
Purification systems and methods
A purification system and method may include a container receiving portion, pump, and magnetic field generating element. The container receiving portion may be configured to receive and support a container containing a mixture. Magnetic beads may be added to the container for separating a target substance from a remainder of the mixture. The magnetic field generating element may be movable relative to the container receiving portion between a non-working position remote from the container receiving portion and a working position adjacent an outer periphery of the container receiving portion. In the working position, the magnetic field generating element may attract the magnetic beads and hold them firmly against an interior surface of the container. While the magnetic beads are immobilized by the magnetic field generating element, the pump may remove the mixture from the container, leaving behind the magnetic beads bound tightly but reversibly to the target substance. |
| US11433397B2 |
Process tube and carrier tray
The disclosure provides a system and method to safely and efficiently store and transport process tubes in a carrier tray comprising prior to and during amplification of nucleotides in the process tubes. The process tube disclosed includes a securement region having an annular ledge, a neck, and a protrusion. The securement region of the process tube can secure the process tube in a port of the carrier tray, but still allows the process tube to adjust or float in order to align the process tube into a rigid heater well of a thermal cycler. |
| US11433395B2 |
Separating apparatus, separating method, separating device, inspection apparatus, and inspection method
Provided is a separating apparatus including separating unit configured to apply external force to a fluid sample containing two or more components immiscible with each other and having different specific gravities to separate the fluid sample into separation target and non-separation target, and a transfer mechanism configured to apply a pressure to the separation target separated by the separating unit to transfer the separation target. |
| US11433394B2 |
Flow control device
A flow control device comprises a laminate structure of an electroactive material layer and a non-actuatable layer. An array of orifices is formed in one of the layers wherein the orifices are open in one of the rest state and actuated state and the orifices are closed in the other of the rest state and actuated state. Actuation of the electroactive material layer causes orifices to open and close so that flow control function may be implemented. |
| US11433384B2 |
Nitrogen-doped catalyst for oxidative coupling reaction of methane, manufacturing method of nitrogen-doped catalyst for oxidative coupling reaction of methane thereby, and method for oxidative coupling reaction of methane using the same
A nitrogen-doped catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane, which is a catalyst for obtaining a C2 hydrocarbon product with high yield, and a method for manufacturing the catalyst are provided. An embodiment of the present inventive concept relates to a nitrogen-doped catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane having a silica support; and sodium tungstate and manganese supported on the support. |
| US11433381B1 |
Efficient catalysts for hydrogen production
Catalysts for hydrogen production from NaBH4 by hydrolysis or alcoholysis are provided. The catalysts comprise hydrogel beads formed from alginate and starch. The hydrogel beads optionally comprise metal nanoparticles on their surfaces, and the hydrogen generation reactions are optionally conducted in the presence of one or more surfactants. |
| US11433378B2 |
Intermetallic compound, hydrogen storage/release material, catalyst and method for producing ammonia
Provided are an intermetallic compound having high stability and high activity, and a catalyst using the same. A hydrogen storage/release material containing an intermetallic compound represented by formula (1): RTX . . . (1) wherein R represents a lanthanoid element, T represents a transition metal in period 4 or period 5 in the periodic table, and X represents Si, Al or Ge. |
| US11433375B2 |
Photocatalytic carbon filter
Provided herein are photocatalytic carbon filters for the removal impurities such as microorganisms, organic compounds, algal toxins, and their degradation by-products from water and wastewater. The photolytic carbon filters comprise a porous titanium substrate comprising TiO2 nanotube arrays and multi-wall carbon nanotubes disposed on the TiO2 nanotube arrays. Also provided herein are methods of manufacture and methods of use of the disclosed photocatalytic carbon filters. |
| US11433371B2 |
Composites for chemical sequestration decontamination
Materials for decontamination of compounds having a phosphorous-sulfur bond or a phosphorous-oxygen bond. A porous polymer, such as poly(dicyclopentadiene), contains particles of zirconium hydroxide. The polymer optionally has hydroperoxide groups. |
| US11433367B2 |
Support structure for structured catalyst packings
A support structure for a structured catalytic packing is disclosed. The support structure is in a fixed position relative to the reactor tube containing it. It supports catalyzed casings that are free to move relative to the support structure. The support structure and casings are inserted in the reactor tube such that the support structure is located proximate the longitudinal axis of the tube and the casings are located between the support structure and the reactor tube wall. The support structure comprises a central support tube or rod proximate to, and impervious or perforated discs perpendicular to, the longitudinal axis of the reactor tube, and may comprise spacers separating the discs. |
| US11433363B2 |
Mixer system for producing a cosmetic product and dispensing bottle
The invention relates to a mixer system for producing a cosmetic product. The invention also relates to a bottle for dispensing a cosmetic product. The mixer system is used to produce a cosmetic product from capsules (7, 8, 9) containing the raw materials needed in the composition of such a cosmetic product, namely the cosmetic texturiser, the cosmetic active ingredient and, optionally, a cosmetic fragrance. The invention is intended to be used in the cosmetics industry. |
| US11433362B2 |
Carbonation machine and a gas canister for a carbonation machine
A carbonation machine may include a carbonation head, a holder that is configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket, and an activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head. |
| US11433360B2 |
Dispenser and solution dispensing method
A dispenser includes a dock configured to be fixed in place at a use device and a solid product holder configured to be removably secured to the dock. The dock has a first portion including a fixation element that is configured to fix the dock in place at the use device and a second portion including a receiving structure. The solid product holder includes a retaining structure, a base, and a support structure. The retaining structure is configured to removably secure the solid product holder to the receiving structure at the second portion of the dock. The base defines a plurality of apertures that form an open area at which the liquid is received at the solid product holder. The support structure extends from the base and defines an internal volume for holding the solid product at the solid product holder. |
| US11433356B2 |
Spiral membrane element
Provided is a spiral membrane element that has a restricted outer diameter and is capable of being decreased in operation energy therefor. The element is a spiral membrane element including plural membrane leaves in each of which a permeation-side flow-channel member is interposed between opposed separation membranes a supply-side flow-channel member interposed between any two of the membrane leaves a perforated central pipe on which the membrane leaves and the supply-side flow-channel member are wound and a sealing part that prevents a supply-side flow-channel member from being mixed with a permeation-side flow-channel member. This element has an efficiency index E of 0.005 to 0.10, and the thickness of the supply-side flow-channel member is from 10 to 110 mil. |
| US11433353B2 |
Hydrogen isotope separation methods and systems
Methods and systems for the separation of hydrogen isotopes from one another are described. Methods include utilization of a hydrogen isotope selective separation membrane that includes a hydrogen isotope selective layer (e.g., graphene) and a hydrogen ion conductive supporting layer. An electronic driving force encourages passage of isotopes selectively across the membrane at an elevated separation temperature to enrich the product in a selected hydrogen isotope. |
| US11433352B1 |
Apparatus and method for oxidizing fluid mixtures using porous and non-porous heat exchangers
A reactor for oxidizing low concentrations of methane in air or other oxidizable fluid mixtures using a porous heat exchanger and a non-porous heat exchanger and an activation zone that allows the oxidation of very weak streams of methane in air or of other oxidizable fluid mixtures. |
| US11433349B1 |
Humidification process and apparatus for chilling beverages and food products and process of manufacturing the same
A novel self-cooling food and beverage container and a process for manufacturing the same is disclosed. A self-cooling beverage and food container using a substantive humidification cooling process within said food and beverage container for cooling food and beverage products is disclosed. Methods of assembling and operating the apparatus are disclosed. |
| US11433344B2 |
Divided flow guiding device, kit comprising base body and end piece of a flow guiding device, filter unit and method for cleaning
The present application relates to a filter cartridge for removing impurities from a dirty gas flow to be filtered, including a cylindrical filter element made from filter material, a filter insert inserted in the filter element, an inner space formed between the filter element and the filter insert, with the filter material being designed for being cleaned when a compressed air flow is applied against a flow direction of the dirty gas flow, and a base body of a flow guiding device having a surface designed for guiding the compressed air flow, wherein the base body has a distal end zone which is prepared for being completed by an end piece separate from the filter cartridge and mountable to an external housing for flow guiding the compressed air flow. Further, the present application relates to a kit, a filter unit, and a method for cleaning the filter cartridge. |
| US11433342B2 |
Frame-type air purifier
A frame-type air purifier includes a purifier housing and a front cover. The purifier housing includes a rear plate and a circumferential plate. The circumferential plate surrounds an outer periphery of the rear plate and forms a basin-shaped space. The basin-shaped space is divided into an open chamber and a close chamber. The open chamber includes a front opening. The close chamber includes an air inlet. The close chamber receives a purifier body. The front cover includes a front plate and a side frame. The side frame surrounds an outer periphery of the front plate and extends towards the rear plate. The front cover covers the front opening without contacting. The front plate and the circumferential plate are spaced by a longitudinal spacing. The side frame and the circumferential plate are spaced by a lateral spacing. The longitudinal spacing and the lateral spacing form an L-shaped air inlet channel. |
| US11433339B2 |
Eco-friendly air filter element having fixation slits and reusable exoskeleton frame
A replaceable air filter element is provided with fixation pockets configured to record corers or edges of reusable exoskeleton support frame. The exoskeleton support frame, The reusable exoskeleton support frame is adapted to detachably engage the fixation pockets to support the filter medium. The exoskeleton support frame of the filter element is configured to be reused such that only the filter medium is replaced, thereby reducing the environmental waste and making for a “green” eco-friendly air filter element. |
| US11433335B2 |
Suction assembly for a centrifugal air filter
A suction assembly for a centrifugal air filter, including an axial fan for generating a cooling air flow and a Venturi nozzle having a flow pipe and an intake port which opens out in a constriction region within the flow pipe. The flow pipe in the outflow direction of the axial fan is penetrated by the cooling air flow in such a manner that a vacuum is initiated in the intake port. |
| US11433333B2 |
Electretized sheet and filter
The electret-treated sheet includes: a core layer (A) which is a porous film containing at least a thermoplastic resin; a surface layer (X) disposed on one side of the core layer (A); and a back surface layer (Y) disposed on the other side of the core layer (A), the surface layer (X) and the back surface layer (Y) each having a charged outermost surface, wherein the electret-treated sheet has a water vapor permeability coefficient of 0.1 to 2.5 g·mm/m2·24 hr; the core layer (A) has a pore aspect ratio of 5 to 50 and an average pore height of 2.5 to 15 μm; the surface layer (X) and the back surface layer (Y) each have a thickness of 5 to 200 μm; and the surface layer (X) includes a heat seal layer (B) including the outermost surface, wherein the heat seal layer (B) has a melting point of 50 to 140° C. |
| US11433331B2 |
System and method for engineered ceramic packages for use in fluid treatment technologies
The present disclosure relates to a modular fluid modification system having an outer container configured to permit a fluid flow there into at a first location, and to allow the fluid flow to exit the container at a second location spaced apart from the first location. A plurality of fluid contacting elements is housed in the outer container. The fluid contacting elements each form an independent filtering or reactor element. Each fluid contacting element includes a plurality of openings formed in a grid or lattice-like pattern. |
| US11433330B2 |
Filter system and method
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a filter assembly includes a filter housing including a housing inlet and a housing outlet, and a filtering section located downstream of the housing inlet and upstream of the housing outlet. The filtering section includes a first filtering portion, a second filtering portion, a wall longitudinally separating the first filtering portion and the second filtering portion, a filtering outlet, and a valve located in the filtering outlet. The valve includes a closed condition and an open condition, and wherein, in the valve closed condition the valve blocks flow from the second filtering portion to the housing outlet. |
| US11433328B1 |
Non-discharge backwash filter system
A pool filter system comprising a plurality of filtration chambers configured to filter pool water, a water supply inlet, a water return line, and a control valve. The water supply inlet is configured to receive unfiltered water from a pool of water. The water return line is configured to return filtered water to the pool of water. The control valve receives water from the water supply inlet. The control valve has a backwash nozzle configured to rotate and sequentially align with each of the plurality of filtration chambers. The backwash nozzle has a first position aligned with a first filtration chamber and a second position aligned with a second filtration chamber. The control valve is configured to backwash water through the first filtration chamber when the backwash nozzle is in the first position and through the second filtration chamber when the backwash nozzle is in the second position. |
| US11433327B2 |
Filter housing with filter key attachment
A filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. A push filter design activates a filter key lock upon insertion and extraction, where the filter key may be used simultaneously as a lock and as an identifier for particular filter attributes. The filter housing assembly may be attached to, and removed from, a filter base by a push-actuated release. Upon insertion, the filter key shifts the filter lock longitudinally to receive interlocking segments. Upon extraction, the same axial push shifts the filter lock further to align the interlocking fingers within gaps that allow for easy extraction. The specific key lock design allows a user to identify and match certain filter configurations received by the mechanical support, and reject other filter configurations. |
| US11433325B2 |
Filter element and filter module comprising same
The invention relates to a filter element comprising one or more fluid-pervious layers of a fluid-pervious sheet material having first and second surfaces in a substantially parallel arrangement, a fluid-impervious layer arranged in fluid tight contact with at least one of said first and second surfaces of said layer(s) of fluid-pervious sheet material to substantially fully cover the first and/or second surfaces thereof, one or more first and second edge portions, said first and second edge portions being arranged at a predefined distance and separated from one another by a predefined area of the fluid-pervious sheet material, a fluid flow path limited to and extending essentially parallel to the first and second surfaces from the first edge portion(s) to the second edge portion(s) within each of said layers of fluid-pervious sheet material, said first and second edge portions providing a fluid intake and a fluid drainage at the upstream and downstream ends of said fluid flow path, respectively. The invention further relates to filter modules comprising one or more of said filter elements. |
| US11433322B2 |
Squeeze film damper acoustic isolation
A machine has a first member; a second member; a third member; a bearing having an inner race mounted to the second member and an outer race mounted to the third member; a damper chamber between the first member and the third member; a fluid outlet in the first member to the damper chamber; a fluid supply flowpath to the fluid outlet; and an unvented chamber open to and locally above the fluid supply flowpath. |
| US11433317B1 |
Building toy set
A building toy set is disclosed herein. The building toy set may include a plurality of elongate stick members, at least one of the plurality of elongate stick members having at least one rounded end; and a plurality of connector members, at least one of the plurality of connector members being in the form of a two-sided parallel connector having a body portion defining two slots, each of the two slots being disposed adjacent to, and extending parallel to one another. At least one of the plurality of connector members may include a body portion defining a bulb-shaped slot bounded by a straight wall portion and at least one curved wall portion, the at least one curved wall portion enabling one of the plurality of elongate stick members to be disposed at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the body portion of the connector member. |
| US11433312B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing an online map-based sports fantasy game competition
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing an online map-based sports fantasy game competition. For example, in a accordance with a particular embodiment, there is a system having at least a processor and a memory therein and having further means for receiving a request at the system from a remotely located user device requesting access to a user game interface; transmitting the user game interface to the user device for display; receiving first user input from the user game interface displayed to the user device, wherein the first user input specifies one or more of: (i) game settings, (ii) rules of gameplay, and (iii) scoring settings; receiving second user input from the user game interface displayed to the user device, wherein the second user input specifies multiple players to participate as a player league in a game instance; creating the player league and instantiating the game instance and the player league for the game instance at the system based on the first and second user inputs; setting a date and time for a league draft for the game instance; executing the league draft at the system by following a draft order for the multiple players of the player league, with each of the multiple players of the player league individually taking turns selecting an unclaimed polygon from a geographic map board during a first round of gameplay to establish a home territory for each of the multiple players of the player league; accumulating points based on the rules of gameplay and scoring settings specified; and determining one of the multiple players within the player league as a winner based on which player has accumulated a highest point total after all rounds of gameplay and terminating the game instance. Other related embodiments are disclosed. |
| US11433310B2 |
Method for creating a virtual object
A computer-implemented method for creating a virtual object; the method comprising: obtaining a digital representation of a real-world object, the digital representation representing a visual appearance of a shape of the real-world object; obtaining an input indicative of one or more properties of an entity different from the real-world object; creating a virtual object representing the real-world object; and assigning, based on at least the obtained input, an attribute to the created virtual object. |
| US11433309B2 |
Behavioural promotion in video games
A computer-readable recording medium including a program which is executed by a computer apparatus to provide a video game that is progressed by controlling a character operated by a player in a virtual game world, the program causing the computer apparatus to function as: a character generating unit that generates the character operated by the player, wherein the character is of one of a plurality of character classes in the game world, each character class having at least one associated behavioural trait; a character behaviour monitoring unit that evaluates a player-controlled behavioural characteristic of the character and determines whether the evaluated behavioural characteristic satisfies a respective predetermined condition, the predetermined condition being respective to the behavioural trait associated with the class of the character; and an award generating unit that generates at least one of: a positive indicator or reward if the evaluated behavioural characteristic satisfies the respective predetermined condition, or a negative indicator or punishment if the evaluated behavioural characteristic does not satisfy the respective predetermined condition. |
| US11433307B2 |
Shooting game in three-quarters view
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores a game program causing a computer to execute functions includes moving each of a game medium in a game field including a plurality of regions, along respective paths set in accordance with a movable path and a moving speed set in the game medium associated with a first player and an attribute of the region; displaying a selection object so that the selection object is shown in at least one of the plurality of regions according to an operation by a second player; changing an attribute of a region in which the selection object is shown and an attribute of regions contained in an influence range set in the selection object; and moving, when the attribute of the region in which the selection object is shown is changed, the game medium according to the attribute of the region in which the selection object is shown, the movable path and the moving speed set in the game medium. |
| US11433302B2 |
Interactive play apparatus
An interactive play apparatus comprising: an input device configured to receive an input from a user, one or more communications interfaces, and one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to: detect one or more electronic devices; for each detected electronic device, determine one or more capabilities of said electronic device; receive one or more inputs via the input device; determine one or more user-perceptible play actions based at least in part on the received one or more inputs; translate the determined one or more play actions into one or more instructions operable to cause one or more of the detected electronic devices to perform one or more functions that at least approximate the determined one or more play actions; wherein the translation is based at least in part on the detected one or more capabilities of the respective detected electronic devices; cause the one or more of the detected electronic devices to perform said one or more functions. |
| US11433300B2 |
Request distribution system
Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein provide a request distribution system in which a request for resources may be executed by a plurality of workers. Upon receiving a request for resources from a user computing system, the request distribution system may select a subset of workers from the plurality of workers to execute the request within a time limit. Once the workers generate a plurality of outputs, each output associated with a quality level, the request distribution system may transmit the output associated with the highest quality level to the user computing system. |
| US11433294B2 |
Foot lift attachments for skateboards and combinations thereof
A pair of foot lift attachments for attachment to single-wheel motorized electric skateboards, and combinations thereof. The foot lift attachments include a right foot lift attachment and a left foot lift attachment, each having a first concave curved outer facing side wall configured to be engaged on a curved support surface of either of a fender covering the single wheel, or a curved support surface of a mounting bracket secured at each side of the opening for the single wheel, and each having a convex curved top end wall with a concave curved underside configured to laterally receive and overlap the medial side and a top portion of the skateboard rider's foot and footwear worn on the foot to enable the rider to lift the skateboard off the ground with their feet and perform freestyle skateboarding maneuvers and aerial moves and jumps. |
| US11433293B1 |
Roller blade ice wheel assembly
A roller blade ice wheel assembly for using roller blades on ice includes a plurality of blade wheel apparatuses each comprising a wheel body having a central wheel aperture, a pair of wheel sidewalls, and a wheel edge. The wheel edge is less than 0.5 cm. At least one bearing is coupled to the wheel body. The bearing receives an axle of a roller blade through a bearing aperture and the wheel aperture. Each of a plurality of spacers has a central spacer aperture to receive the axle of the roller blade. The plurality of spacers is positioned on both sides of the bearing to occupy space up to a wheel frame of the roller blade. The width of the blade wheel apparatus is dimensioned to equal the width of a wheel of the roller blade that is being replaced. |
| US11433291B1 |
Light-based baseball training system
The present invention provides a system and method for sport training by providing an illuminated representation of a base runner or other runner that is programmable or controllable by electronic means to simulate the movement of a specific runner or ideal runner to provide instruction to a team. |
| US11433290B2 |
Sharing updatable graphical user interface elements
User interface elements relating to fitness may be shared between user devices. These user interface elements may be updated based at least in part on activity data of users associated with the user devices. Once a sharing relationship between at least two users has been established, updates corresponding to user interface elements may be shared between the users via their respective user devices. |
| US11433288B1 |
Ball tossing machine
The present invention relates to an improved ball tossing device that is portable and adjustable to accommodate a variety of different balls and lobbing preferences. This may be achieved through various features including some or all of the following: a ball feeding mechanism using a rotating disk with an offset feed channel to deliver balls to the ball tossing queue; a catapult arm that uses a motor/spring mechanism to toss balls in the queue out of the machine; an indexer feature for isolating the ball to be tossed from the other balls in the queue; and adjustable features that allow users to vary ball trajectory of the ball being tossed. |
| US11433286B1 |
Flying object game system and method of using the same
Flying object games including systems and methods for playing the same using one or more football goal posts with two or more award slots. |
| US11433282B2 |
Method of manufacturing golf club head having stress-reducing features
A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a plurality of stiffening members proximate the face, and particularly solid rods or a plate with one or more cutouts, is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a wax of a golf club head body having at least one through-hole, a hollow interior, and at least one receiving pocket, preparing waxes of one or more stiffening members, inserting the wax of the stiffening members into the through-hole and seating its opposite end in the receiving pocket, bonding each of the stiffening members to the body with an adhesive material to form a combined wax mold, and casting a golf club head from the combined wax mold. |
| US11433279B2 |
Golf ball
A golf ball can include a core, a mid layer, and a cover. The golf ball can satisfy the following mathematical formulas (1), (2), and (3): C1≤(124.8−Hs)/11.5 (1) C2−C1≥(−1/6*C1+(68−H2)/20+(5−Hd)/100)*T2 (2) 10≤H2*T2−H3*T3 (3), where C1 is an amount of compressive deformation (mm) of the core, C2 is an amount of compressive deformation (mm) of a sphere including the core and the mid layer, Hd is Hs−Ho, Ho is a hardness (Shore C) of a center the core, Hs is a hardness (Shore C) of a surface of the core, H2 is a hardness (Shore D) of the mid layer, H3 is a hardness (Shore D) of the cover, T2 is a thickness (mm) of the mid layer, and T3 is a thickness (mm) of the cover. |
| US11433278B2 |
Method for forming polyurethane covers for golf balls using foam compositions
The present invention provides methods for producing molded golf balls and the resultant balls. The methods of this invention involve producing foamed polyurethane covers and these methods help reduce dimple distortions and other surface imperfections. These golf balls contain an inner core and outer foamed polyurethane cover. One or more intermediate layers can be disposed between the core and cover. In one embodiment, a castable liquid polyurethane composition containing a foaming agent is dispensed into mold cavities, which are then pressed together to form a foam cover for the ball. |
| US11433277B1 |
Use of an impact modifier in a low compression golf ball
A golf ball with improved durability is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core comprising a polybutadiene material and methyl methacrylate, butadiene, styrene (MBS) with a weight percentage of MBS ranging from 0.5 to 5 weight percent of the core. |
| US11433265B2 |
Fire sprinkler assembly including adjustable drop
Provided herein are example aspects of a fire sprinkler assembly and a method for adjusting the height of an adjustable drop. In one aspect, the fire sprinkler assembly can comprise a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; a flexible conduit; an adjustable drop coupled to the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, and the adjustable drop comprising: an inner casing, wherein the flexible conduit is directly coupled to the inner casing; and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the inner and outer casings including corresponding threading to permit rotation between the inner casing and the outer casing to adjust an axial height, along the lengthwise axis, of the inner casing; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop. |
| US11433263B1 |
Structure climbing safety device
A safety device comprising a support harness that includes at least one safety cable, and preferably a pair of safety cables. The end of the safety cable has a snap hook designed to releasably connect to the structure. In application, the safety harness is worn by the worker and as the worker ascends or descends the structure, the worker continuously releases and then connects one of the snap hooks to the structure such that at least one safety cable is connected to the structure at all times. The safety harness includes sensors for detecting whether the worker is ascending or descending the structure, for detecting whether at least one of the snap hooks are connected to the structure, and detecting when the worker is attempting to open the snap hook. |
| US11433259B2 |
Internal organ, injury and pain treatment
Ultrasound (US) apparatus and method for applying low energy US onto an internal tissue/organ, including a non-invasive US appliance used on a treatment region over the internal tissue/organ, and an electrical stimulation apparatus for simultaneously inducing interferential electrical stimulation. A controller controls parameters of the electrical stimulation apparatus and the US appliance, and dynamically changes at least one of the parameters, for maintaining the impedance of the body tissue in the treatment region within an impedance range. The US apparatus includes an impedance monitoring apparatus for continuously measuring, tracking, and monitoring impedance in the treatment region, wherein the controller dynamically changes at least one of the parameter in response to the impedance as monitored, for maintaining the impedance within the predefined range. The internal tissue/organ can be a female fertility organ, which can be, an ovarian follicle, a blood vessel of the uterus (womb), the ovary, the endometrial lining, and the Fallopian tube, ulcer, closed wound, internal injury, inflammation. and nerves. |
| US11433258B2 |
System and method for dose measurement in radiation therapy
The present disclosure provides a system and method for dose measurement in radiation therapy. The method may include obtaining a beam model and a detector model related to a radiation device, and a reference image and a treatment plan related to the subject, and determining a synthetic image based on the beam model, the detector model, and the reference image. The method may also include obtaining a treatment image by performing at least a portion of the treatment plan including delivering at least a radiation beam toward the subject using the radiation device, and determining one or more scaling factors. The method may further include determining a synthetic estimate of the treatment image based on the synthetic image and the one or more scaling factors. The method may further include estimating radiation dose deposition based on the treatment image and the synthetic estimate of the treatment image. |
| US11433256B2 |
Treatment techniques with remote activation of devices and reagents
The present invention includes new medical techniques involving radiation and electromagnetic actuation of reagents deployed and directed within bodily fluids (e.g., the bloodstream, digestive tract, or lymph ducts) of a patient. In one aspect of the invention, a medical reagent and/or particle is provided with multiple dipoles, oriented differently in three-dimensional space, allowing a remote control system to drive the acceleration and three-dimensional orientation of the medical agent or particle according to a three-dimensional path. In some embodiments, the medical reagent and/or particle is energized remotely to an activation energy level, and then driven into the treatment target. The design of each small-scale machine may include different sub-devices and electrostatic charges or magnetic dipoles, at different surface or internal locations. In some aspects, the sub-devices include actuable housings and other sub-devices, to deliver drugs or other factors at specific locations commanded by the control system or a user. |
| US11433255B2 |
Applicator for intraoperative radiotherapy
An applicator for intraoperative radiotherapy with low-energy X-ray radiation includes an applicator body, an air-permeable outer surface with a circumferential outer face and with a distal end, a receiving device which is arranged at a proximal end and with which the applicator can be secured to an X-ray irradiation device, and an inner recess which has an opening at the proximal end and into which an X-ray radiation source is insertable. The applicator has a solid porous structure on its outer surface which provides the air-permeable outer surface with a rigid shape. The solid porous structure forms a continuous air-permeable channel structure which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the proximal end of the applicator. |
| US11433251B2 |
Systems and methods for treatment of fungus
Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the treatment of fungus. In particular, provided herein are systems, devices and methods employing energy to nail and tissue structures to treat fungal infection. |
| US11433247B2 |
Leadless pacemaker with collapsible anchoring device
The present disclosure provides improved leadless pacemakers. In one embodiment, the leadless pacemaker includes an implantable pulse generator releasably coupled to a collapsible anchoring device. The collapsible anchoring device includes at least one pacing electrode configured to contact tissue at a target site. |
| US11433244B2 |
Cardiac pacing device and system
A cardiac pacing device to be disposed in a heart between an atrium and an atrial appendage protruding from the atrium includes a blocker and a regulator attached to the blocker. The blocker is configured to occlude the atrial appendage. The regulator is configured to contact the heart when the blocker is positioned between the atrium and the atrial appendage to occlude the atrial appendage in order to regulate a cardiac rhythm of the heart accordingly. |
| US11433242B2 |
Pulse discrimination device and electrocardiogram analyzer
A pulse discrimination device is configured to receive electrical signals from a plurality of positions of a living body to which a pacing device for outputting a pacing pulse to cause a heart to beat is attached, and is configured to discriminate the pacing pulse included in the electrical signals. The pulse discrimination device includes: a differential processor configured to calculate a difference of the electrical signals received from the plurality of positions, a sum processor configured to calculate a sum of the electrical signals received from the plurality of positions, and a pulse discrimination unit configured to discriminate the pacing pulse included in the electrical signals based on the difference obtained by the differential processor and the sum obtained by the sum processor. |
| US11433234B2 |
External trigeminal nerve stimulation for the acute non-invasive treatment of migraine attacks
The current invention concerns a system and a method for the acute non-invasive treatment of a migraine attack. The system comprises at least one skin electrode for placement on the forehead of a patient. The system is configured for providing consecutive biphasic electrical pulses via said at least one skin electrode to the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve during a prolonged time span. Preferably, the time span is at least 10 minutes. |
| US11433233B2 |
Electrode contact for a subcutaneous device
A subcutaneously implantable device includes a housing, a clip attached to the housing, a prong, and an electrode. The clip is configured to anchor the device to a muscle, a bone, and/or a first tissue. The prong has a base portion attached to the housing, an arm portion extending from the base portion so as to define a first plane that includes opposite ends of the arm portion of the prong and is perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the housing, and a contact portion that is configured to contact an organ, a nerve, the first tissue, and/or a second tissue. The contact portion is angled away from the first plane. The electrode is at the contact portion of the prong. The electrode is configured to contact the organ, the nerve, the first tissue, and/or a second tissue. Circuitry in the housing is in electrical communication with the electrode and is configured to provide monitoring, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic capabilities with respect to the organ, the nerve, the first tissue, and/or the second tissue. |
| US11433231B2 |
Bioelectric stimulation for sonic hedgehog expression
Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of sonic hedgehog (“Shh”), a useful protein, by tissues. Also described are methods of enhancing expression of sonic hedgehog in cells, particularly a method of stimulating the expression and/or release of Shh in a cell having a gene encoding Shh, wherein the method includes applying a bioelectric signal of less than 50 Hz (e.g., 5 Hz, 10 Hz, or 20 Hz) at a pulse width duration of, e.g., 1 ms, to the cell (e.g., directly, indirectly, or wirelessly), and wherein the amount of Shh expression enhanced by this bioelectric signal is greater than that seen with a prior art bioelectric muscle stimulation or bioelectric muscle contraction alone as may be determined by, e.g., by an analysis of the upregulation of mRNA level/GAPDH fold gene expression in the cell. |
| US11433225B2 |
Microneedle structure and biodegradable microneedle thereof
A microneedle structure and a biodegradable microneedle thereof are provided. The biodegradable microneedle defining a central axis includes a first step portion and a second step portion that is taperedly extending from the first step portion along the central axis. The biodegradable microneedle has a total height along the central axis and a maximum internal diameter along a direction perpendicular to the central axis. The total height is within a range of 380-430 μm, and an aspect ratio defined by the total height divided by the maximum internal diameter is within a range of 1.2-2.2. In a cross section of the biodegradable microneedle having the central axis, a part of the second step portion arranged away from the first step portion having a corner. The corner has an angle within a range of 65-100 degrees and faces toward the first step portion. |
| US11433223B2 |
Delivery devices and methods
Implementations of a delivery device and method are disclosed. One implementation is a delivery device comprising a flow chamber with an inlet port for receiving a fluid flow in the flow chamber, and an outlet port for exiting a material from the flow chamber. The flow chamber may include a formation portion in which a suspension of the material is formed, and a collection portion that directs the suspension toward and/or into the outlet port. An amount of the material may collect in the collection portion adjacent the outlet port. The device may further comprise an insertion port for permitting insertion of the material in the flow chamber, and/or a pusher operable to move the amount of material through the outlet port. Related devices and methods also are disclosed. |
| US11433221B2 |
Devices and method for maxillary sinus lavage
A lavage catheter for the treatment of a maxillary sinus is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion comprises an irrigation tip. The irrigation tip has a tip opening through which fluid may be delivered by one handed operation of the catheter. A method for lavaging the maxillary sinus includes inserting the lavage catheter into a patient's anatomy and advancing the irrigation tip into the maxillary sinus using one hand. |
| US11433219B2 |
Coated urinary catheter or ureteral stent and method
A coated urinary catheter or urinary stent device includes a urinary catheter or stent which, in a deployed position, includes or defines a protective surface area and a protected surface area and a coating upon at least a portion of the protective surface area. The coating includes a lubricant and an antimicrobial and/or pH buffering material. The device is configured such that, upon application of negative pressure to the catheter or stent, tissue of a urinary tract of a patient conforms or collapses onto the protective surface area and is thereby prevented or inhibited from occluding one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations of the catheter or stent. |
| US11433216B2 |
Methods for fabricating medical devices and portions of medical devices
Methods for making medical devices and portions of medical devices (e.g., intravascular catheters, catheter shafts, and tubular guiding members) are provided. Example methods may include providing a first ribbon comprising one or more thermoplastic materials and a piece of shrink tubing defining a shrink tube lumen and forming a first assembly by positioning the first ribbon inside the shrink tube lumen and urging the first ribbon to assume a tubular shape in which the first ribbon defines a ribbon lumen. A second assembly may be formed by loading an inner tubular member over a mandrel and forming or placing a support structure over an outer surface of the inner tubular member. A third assembly may be formed by inserting the second assembly into the ribbon lumen defined by the first ribbon of the first assembly. The third assembly may be heated to a process temperature. |
| US11433215B2 |
Antimicrobial device comprising a cap with ring and insert
Systems, methods, and devices for providing an antimicrobial composition to the proximal elements of a transdermal catheter and into the lumen of the transdermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a cap configured to be removably secured to the hub, the cap comprising a ring member comprising first threads for engaging second threads on the hub of the transdermal catheter, the ring member having an opening through its interior; and an insert member secured within the opening of the ring member; wherein the insert member comprises an antimicrobial composition and the ring and insert member do not readily rotate with regard to one another. |
| US11433207B2 |
Mask assembly
A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face. |
| US11433204B2 |
Tracheostoma device holder
A tracheostoma device holder for holding a tracheostoma aid device superimposed on a tracheostoma of a person is provided. The tracheostoma device holder may comprise a skirt for attachment over a tracheostoma via a skin adhesive proximal side thereof, wherein the skirt is provided with a through hole. The tracheostoma device holder may comprise a tubular tracheostoma device fitting arranged circumferentially of the through hole. The tubular tracheostoma device fitting may comprise a sleeve extending distally from a distal side of the skirt, and an annular lip. The lip may extend proximally and centrally from the sleeve. |
| US11433198B2 |
Methods and apparatus for flow therapy
A method of estimating respiratory demand of a patient being administered flow therapy can include: administering a gas flow rate to the patient through both nostrils using a flow therapy apparatus with a patient interface for each nostril, measuring a parameter associated with that nostril, the parameter being one or more of: respiratory demand of that nostril, indicative of respiratory demand of that nostril, or a parameter from which respiratory demand of that nostril can be derived, determining respiratory demand (or parameter indicative of respiratory demand) for the patient from the nostril parameter for each nostril. |
| US11433195B2 |
Breathing device and method of controlling breathing using the device
A breathing device having an elongated body which may be cylindrical in shape. The body can be hollow so as to form the general shape of a tube. The tube has an opening and an exit. The user may interact with the device by placing their mouth in communication with the opening so that the user may exhale through their mouth into and through the hollow body of the device. The exit can comprise a connective part which may be configured to be coupled to one or more objects such as clothing, strings, necklaces and chains, bracelets, headbands and hair accessories, and the like. |
| US11433194B2 |
Device for detecting air flow
A device for detecting a flow of a first gas in a conduit includes a gas jet interfaced to a side of the conduit. The gas jet emits a jet of gas aimed across the conduit. A fluid port is interfaced to a distal side of the conduit for receiving the jet of gas and a pressure-detecting device is interfaced to the fluid port. In absence of the flow of the first gas within the conduit, the gas jet enters the fluid port and the pressure-detecting device reports a first pressure. In presence of the flow of the gas within the conduit, the gas jet is deflected away from the main port by the flow of the first gas and the pressure-detecting device reports a second pressure, the second pressure being lower than the first pressure. |
| US11433192B2 |
Cartridge for e-vaping device with open-microchannels
A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a reservoir configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation and a channel structure that includes a channel surface with one or more open-microchannels. An open-microchannel in the channel structure may be in fluid communication with the reservoir and may transport pre-vapor formulation from the reservoir to a heating element based on capillary action of the pre-vapor formulation through the open-microchannels. The heating element may vaporize the pre-vapor formulation drawn through one or more open-microchannels. The cartridge may be independent of fibrous dispensing interfaces, including one or more wicks. Fabrication of such a cartridge may be simplified, faster, cheaper, some combination thereof, or the like relative to fabrication of a cartridge that includes a fibrous or soft dispensing interface to draw pre-vapor formulation from a reservoir to a heating element. |
| US11433190B2 |
Method and system for controlling pressurization of a patient cavity using a pressure sensor of a medical appliance
A method comprises positioning a medical appliance having a primary pressure sensor at or within a patient incision site and supplying an insufflation fluid to the patient cavity. The method further comprises measuring a pressure in the patient cavity by the primary pressure sensor and controlling the supply of insufflation fluid by an insufflator to the patient cavity based at least on the measured pressure. The method further comprises determining, by a processor associated with the insufflator, that the measured pressure may be inaccurate and, in response to determining that the measured pressure may be inaccurate, controlling, by the insufflator, the supply of the insufflation fluid to the patient cavity based at least on a pressure measured by a backup pressure sensor. |
| US11433189B2 |
Aerosol delivery system with humidification
An aerosol delivery system has a nebulizer and a humidifier providing a gas flow to the nebulizer. A controller varies humidity level of the gas flow to the nebulizer so that if the nebulizer is not operating it has about 100% humidity and it is operating the value is less to allow for the humidification effect of the nebulizer. The control may be achieved by dynamically varying proportions of flow through a dry branch and a humidification branch. |
| US11433186B2 |
Devices and methods for precision dose delivery
Disclosed herein are delivery devices for delivering a volume of a drug product, placebo product, or other product including a fluid. The devices may include a barrel having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end region, and a distal end region. The proximal end region may include an opening, and the barrel may be configured to receive a drug therein. A plunger rod may be disposed at least partially inside the barrel and protruding from the opening. The plunger rod may include a rack having a plurality of teeth. The device may further include a pinion having a plurality of teeth configured to engage with the plurality of teeth of the rack, and rotation of the pinion against the rack may move at least a part of the plunger rod along the longitudinal axis of the barrel. |
| US11433171B2 |
Blood chamber lid having integrated blood filter and vent
A lid for closing an open ended blood chamber is provided. The lid is a one piece device forming an inlet to the blood chamber. The one piece device includes a filter media spaced apart from the inlet and wherein blood passing through the inlet passes through the filter media upon entry into the blood chamber. The filter media filters gross particulate from the blood passing therethrough. The one piece device further includes a vent port with an associated vent port cover to allow air separated to vent from the blood chamber. |
| US11433166B2 |
Liquid level sensor for liquid receptacle
Disclosed herein are various techniques and devices for detecting a level of fluid within a fluid collection receptacle. In one embodiment, a pressure sensor connected to a bottle is provided. The pressure sensor detects air pressure in the bottle as the bottle is filled with a liquid and provides information to determine a volume of the liquid in the bottle. |
| US11433165B2 |
Breast pump
The present application relates to a breast pump. The breast pump has a chamber (12) and a membrane (22). The membrane (22) is receivable in the chamber (12) to separate the chamber (12) into first and second spaces (23, 24). The membrane (22) is also deformable in the chamber in response to a reduction of pressure in the first space (23) to cause a reduction of pressure in the second space (24). A limiter (16) is in the chamber (12) against which the membrane (22) is locatable to limit deformation of the membrane (22). |
| US11433162B2 |
Meniscal repair adhesive
A composition that includes (a) a prepolymer having at least one free isocyanate group that is capable of bonding to tissue and that cures in vivo upon exposure to water to form a polymer having a compressive modulus between 1.9 and 14.4 MPa and a tensile modulus between 5.0 and 30, and (b) an oil that is miscible in the prepolymer, the oil being selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, mineral oil, vegetable oils, and combinations thereof. The composition retains its integrity when delivered in an aqueous medium. |
| US11433159B2 |
Hydratable and flowable implantable compositions and methods of making and using them
Implantable bone compositions are provided. The implantable compositions comprise hydratable bone putties. The hydratable bone putties comprise porous ceramic granules having an average diameter from about 50 μm to 800 μm. The porous ceramic granules comprise hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate. The implantable bone compositions further include collagen carriers. In some embodiments, the hydratable bone putty can be hydrated to form a non-settable flowable cohesive cement or gel. Methods of making and using the implantable compositions are also provided. |
| US11433151B2 |
Microbe inactivation processing method and cell activation processing method
Disclosed are a microbe inactivation processing method that can perform inactivation processing of microbes, while damage to human body cells is prevented or inhibited, with an efficient use of light emitted from a light source and the obtainment of a large effective irradiation area. Also provided are a cell activation processing method that can reliably activate target cells with high efficiency. The microbe inactivation processing method includes: a step of applying light emitted from a light source through an optical filter, with the light source configured to emit light having a wavelength within a wavelength range of 190 nm to 237 nm, in order to perform inactivation processing of a target microbe. When the light emitted from the light source is incident at an incident angle of 0°, the optical filter transmits at least a part of ultraviolet light having a wavelength within a range of not lower than 190 nm and not more than 230 nm, and transmits at least a part of ultraviolet light having a wavelength within a range of more than 230 nm and not more than 237 nm, and the optical filter blocks transmission of ultraviolet light having a wavelength out of a wavelength range of not lower than 190 nm and not more than 237 nm. |
| US11433150B2 |
Aircraft sanitization systems and devices
An aircraft sanitization system is disclosed. The aircraft sanitization system includes a frame. The aircraft sanitization system further includes a tray operatively coupled to at least first two corners of the frame and is rotatable about a pivot axis. The tray is configured to be in one of a locked state and an unlocked state based on rotation about the pivot axis. In the unlocked state the tray is at an angle greater than zero with respect to the frame and in the locked state the tray is at an angle equal to zero with respect to the frame. The aircraft sanitization system further includes a set of Ultraviolet (UV) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) attached on an exposed surface of the frame, wherein the set of UV LEDs is configured to sanitize the tray when the tray is in the locked state. |
| US11433149B2 |
Microsphere and preparation method thereof
Provided is a microsphere including a glass sphere core. The glass sphere core includes a first nuclide, a second nuclide and a diffusion region extending inwardly from an outer surface of the glass sphere core, with the second nuclide distributed in the diffusion region. The first nuclide and the second nuclide become radioactive after being activated by neutrons to produce radiations including β-rays or γ-rays, or simultaneously β-rays and γ-rays. A preparation method of a microsphere is also provided. |
| US11433144B2 |
Biodegradable lipids for delivery of nucleic acids
The present invention provides, in part, a biodegradable compound of formula I, and sub-formulas thereof:Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where each X independently is O or S, each Y independently is O or S, and each R1 independently is defined herein; and a liposome composition comprising the cationic lipid of formula I or a sub-formula thereof, and methods of delivering agents, such as nucleic acids including mRNA, in vivo, by administering to a subject the liposome comprising the cationic lipid of formula I or a sub-formula thereof, where the agent is encapsulated within the liposome. |
| US11433142B2 |
Compositions and methods for delivery of RNA-lipid nanoparticle complexes encoding for viral RNA polymerase region and protein antigen
The disclosure provides nanoemulsion compositions and methods of making and using thereof to deliver a bioactive agent such as a nucleic acid to a subject. Compositions of the disclosure include RNA-lipid nanoparticle complexes encoding for viral RNA polymerase region and protein antigen. Compositions are further described where the lipid nanoparticles are characterized as having a z-average diameter particle size measurement of 20 nm to 80 nm when measured using dynamic light scattering. The nanoemulsion compositions of the disclosure comprises a hydrophobic core, optionally including inorganic nanoparticles, in a lipid nanoparticle that allows imaging as well as delivering nucleic acids. Methods of using these particles for treatment and vaccination are also provided. |
| US11433141B2 |
Anti-B7-H4 antibody
An object is to produce a new anti-B7-H4 antibody having high specificity and affinity and provide a composition for treating cancer making use thereof. A monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to an extracellular domain protein of a human B7-H4 protein is newly produced and an “anti-B7-H4 antibody-effector cell complex” in which the monoclonal antibody and an effector cell are bound in order to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity of the monoclonal antibody or a bispecific antibody comprising an antigen recognition region of the monoclonal antibody and an effector cell antigen recognition region is further produced and used as a composition for treating cancer. |
| US11433140B2 |
Specific antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) having KSP inhibitors
Specific binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of kinesin spindle protein inhibitors, effective metabolites of these ADCs, processes for preparing these ADCs, the use of these ADCs for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and to the use of these ADCs for preparing medicaments for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic disorders such as, for example, cancer diseases, are described. |
| US11433136B2 |
Polyacetal polymers, conjugates, particles and uses thereof
Provided herein are polymers, pH-sensitive polymers and/or linkers; conjugates comprising said polymers and/or linkers, optionally, coupled to one or more agents and/or targeting moieties; and particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising the aforesaid polymers, linkers and/or conjugates), which can be used to enhance the delivery and/or efficacy of one or more agents in a subject. |
| US11433134B2 |
Aqueous formulation of erythropoiesis stimulating protein stabilised by antioxidants for parenteral administration
The present invention relates to stable aqueous protein formulations. In particular, disclosed herein are therapeutic protein formulations suitable for parenteral administration having one or more antioxidants. |
| US11433133B2 |
Methods for photodynamic therapy
A method of enhancing penetration of a topical composition of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) into tissue for photodynamic therapy includes topically applying ALA to a treatment area to be treated with photodynamic therapy. The method further includes, after the ALA is applied to the treatment area, covering the treatment area with a low density polyethylene barrier. The treatment area is covered with the low density polyethylene barrier prior to light treatment to minimize transepidermal water loss from the treatment area. |
| US11433123B2 |
Sustained release cowpea mosaic virus or virus-like particle therapeutic constructs for the treatment of cancer
A method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof includes administering in situ to cancer cells of the subject a nanoparticle construct that includes a plurality of cowpea mosaic virus or virus-like particles electrostatically coupled to a plurality of G4 dendrimers having a different surface charge than the cowpea mosaic virus or virus-like particles. The nanoparticle construct upon delivery to a subject can provide a sustained release of the cowpea mosaic virus or virus-like particles and/or G4 dendrimers to a cell or tissue of the subject. The cancer selected from the group consisting of melanoma, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer. |
| US11433121B1 |
Lipid composition for the delivery of therapeutic cargos
A construct includes a core comprising an external surface and a plurality of pores, a cargo disposed in a pore of the plurality of pores, the cargo comprising a CRISPR Cas9 component or a nucleic acid sequence encoding a CRISPR Cas9 component; and a coating coupled to the core, wherein the coating comprises a cationic lipid, a pegylated lipid, a zwitterionic lipid, and a sterol. The coating may comprise a molar ratio of about 1 cationic lipid to 1 zwitterionic lipid to 0.9 sterol to 0.15 PEGylated lipid, wherein each molar ratio optionally varies by about plus or minus 10%. A method of treatment is also provided. |
| US11433120B2 |
Controlled release peptide formulations
The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: a) 20-80 wt. % of at least one diacyl glycerol and/or a tocopherol; b) 20-80 wt. % of at least one phosphatidyl choline (PC); c) 5-20 wt. % of at least one biocompatible, organic mono-alcoholic solvent; d) up to 20 wt. % polar solvent e) at least one peptide active agent; f) optionally at least one antioxidant; wherein the ratio of components a:b is in the range 40:60 to 54:46; wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with excess aqueous fluid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations. |
| US11433118B2 |
Long-acting VEGF inhibitors for intraocular neovascularization
Compositions and methods for treating a VEGF-related ophthalmic disorder in a subject in need comprising, administering intravitreally to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-VEGF agent, comprising a VEGF binding portion operatively linked to a Fc-IgG, wherein the VEGF binding portion comprises at least one VEGF binding domain that is an IgG-like domain 2 of VEGFR-1. |
| US11433115B2 |
Glycopeptide antibiotics liquid formulations and methods and uses thereof
The invention relates to formulations and compositions comprising one or more glycopeptide antibodies or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for parenteral administration. In particular, stable liquid formulations and compositions comprising vancomycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, N-acetyl-methionine and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also relates to a process of preparing such compositions and methods and uses thereof. |
| US11433114B2 |
Composition for cell protection containing cyclo histidine-proline as active ingredient
A new use of a cyclo histidine-proline (Cyclo His-Pro, CHP) is disclosed. A composition including cyclo histidine-proline (CHP) as an active ingredient has an excellent protective effect to protect kidney and liver cells from damage and/or toxicity induced by various causes. The composition is useful and effective in protecting kidney and/or liver cells/tissues and in treating a subject with kidney and/or liver diseases and/or damages. |
| US11433112B1 |
Collagen peptide-based medicament compositions and devices and methods of production and use thereof
The present invention is in the fields of medicinal chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The invention provides compositions comprising one or more collagen mimetic peptides, optionally attached to one or more therapeutic compounds or one or more imaging compounds, for use in methods of treating, preventing, ameliorating, curing and diagnosing certain diseases and physical disorders in humans and veterinary animals, as well as methods of manufacturing such composition. The invention also provides medical devices comprising one or more such compositions of the invention. The invention also provides methods of use of such compositions and devices in treating and diagnosing certain diseases and physical disorders in humans and veterinary animals, including ocular diseases or disorders, skin diseases or disorders, certain cancers, particularly intraluminal cancers, gastrointestinal diseases or disorders, genitourinary tract diseases or disorders, fibrotic diseases/disorders and rheumatic diseases/disorders. |
| US11433111B2 |
Composition for treatment and management of dementia and cognitive dysfunction and method of preparation thereof
The invention relates to a composition for treatment and management of Dementia. The composition is a combination of herbs and bhasmas. It includes herbs such as Bacopa monnieri, Convolvulus pluricaulis, Mucuna pruriens, Nardostachys jatamansi, Rauwolfia serpentina, Withania somnifera, Acorus calamus, Sida cordifolia and Emblica officinalis. It further includes Shilajit, Rasa sindura and bhasmas. The composition is useful in treating Cognitive dysfunction, Dementia and other cognitive impairments associated with neuro-degenerative disorders. Further, the composition is also useful in restoring and improving cognitive function. |
| US11433109B2 |
Supplement for mitigating woman's disorders caused by ageing
Combination of dry extract of Rhodiola, dry extract of Tribulus terrestris, dry extract of Undaria pinnatifida, Moringa oleifera, folic acid and vitamin B12 in the form of food supplement for mitigating woman's disorders caused by ageing. |
| US11433108B2 |
Anti-cancer oncolytic virus combination therapies and elite responder selection platforms
Therapeutic methods for administering gut microbiota and oncolytic viruses to a subject are provided. The gut microbiota serve to pre-condition, the subject's immune system to antitumor responses and augments anticancer activity of the oncolytic vims. Combinations of the gut. microbiota and viruses and uses thereof for treating and preventing cancer are provided. The present disclosure also provides methods for building elite responder selection platforms through hierarchical clustering analysis of genomic profiles for human gut microbiome. |
| US11433106B2 |
Compositions comprising bacterial strains
The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. |
| US11433105B2 |
Compositions and methods for enhancing hyperthermia therapy
A method for decreasing proliferation of cancer cells comprises the steps of administering a sensitizer. Sensitizers can include selenium, fish oil, and a combination of selenium and fish oil to a cancer cell. The method contemplates that the selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to respectively increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells, and the administration of the combination of selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to synergistically increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells more than the selenium or the fish oil alone. The method additionally exposes cancer cells to temperatures in excess of 37° C. |
| US11433103B2 |
Universal donor cells
Genetically modified cells that are compatible with multiple subjects, e.g., universal donor cells, and methods of generating said genetic modified cells are provided herein. The universal donor cells comprise at least one genetic modification within or near at least one gene that encodes a survival factor, wherein the genetic modification comprises an insertion of a polynucleotide encoding a tolerogenic factor. The universal donor cells may further comprise at least one genetic modification within or near a gene that encodes one or more MHC-I or MHC-II human leukocyte antigens or a component or a transcriptional regulator of a MHC-I or MHC-II complex, wherein said genetic modification comprises an insertion of a polynucleotide encoding a second tolerogenic factor. |
| US11433100B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating ceacam positive cancers
The disclosure provides immune cells comprising a first activator receptor specific to CEA, and a second inhibitory receptor, and methods of making and using same for the treatment of cancer. |
| US11433096B2 |
Ophthalmic formulation and methods of use
Provided herein are methods and compositions for an eye drop and medication. Accordingly, the eye drop and medication have the potential for the provision of and pioneering non-surgical treatment of eye conditions. |
| US11433095B1 |
Foods to promote better health and/or to maintain homeostasis and method of production thereof
Engineered food to promote health and maintain homeostasis in a subject and methods of producing the food. |
| US11433087B2 |
Anti-tumor compound with high CD169 affinity, method thereof, and use thereof
The disclosure provides a CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound (TCC-Neu5A) and its preparation and application. The CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound is a small molecule compound, which has specific and broad-spectrum tumor killing characteristics. TCC-Neu5Ac could targets tumor cells in vivo and metabolize onto a surface of the tumor cells to form CD169 ligands. These tumor cells are recognized and phagocytized by CD169-positive macrophages, which then release tumor-related antigens and present them to other immune cells, triggering an anti-tumor immune response. The CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound provided by the disclosure is effective for a variety of tumors and has an inhibitory effect on tumor metastasis. In addition, the CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound provided by the disclosure can not only be injected but also be orally administered. Cytotoxicity and animal toxicity of the CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound are very low. |
| US11433085B2 |
Phospholipid compositions
Compositions involving a modified egg yolk extract for use as an effective anti-cancer agent are described. The modified egg yolk extract involves specific fractions of phosphatidylcholines and sphingomyelins modified and produced from a chemical synthesis applied to the extract that produce a beneficial effect on the inhibition of cancerous cell growth. Methods of administering these compositions are also described. |
| US11433084B2 |
Preparation of microparticulate methylprednisolone acetate suspension
The present invention relates to a process for preparation of a water-insoluble steroid composition by moist heat sterilization. The invention particularly relates to a process for preparation of a water-insoluble steroid composition comprising moist heat sterilization or autoclaving of an aqueous slurry of methylprednisolone acetate in the presence of a specified quantity of polysorbate. The suspensions prepared by using the current invention exhibited good physical and chemical stability. Compositions related thereto are also disclosed. |
| US11433082B2 |
Composition containing sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin and latanoprost
An aqueous composition of latanoprost and SAE-CD is provided. The composition possesses improved stability over otherwise similar compositions excluding SAE-CD. Methods of and systems for treating disease, disorders, conditions or symptoms of the eye that are therapeutically responsive to latanoprost are also provided. |
| US11433079B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less. |
| US11433078B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less. |
| US11433075B2 |
Methods of treating glioblastoma
Disclosed herein are methods and compounds for treating glioblastoma with iniparib. Also disclosed herein is a method of selecting subjects having a glioblastoma for treatment based on a biomarker panel. |
| US11433069B2 |
Methods of use and pharmaceutical combinations comprising histone deacetylase inhibitors and JAK1/2 inhibitors
The disclosure relates to pharmaceutical combinations comprising an HDAC6 selective inhibitor and a JAK1/2 inhibitor for the treatment of a cancer, such as a hematological cancer, in a subject in need thereof. Also provided herein are methods for treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an HDAC6 selective inhibitor and a JAK1/2 inhibitor. |
| US11433067B2 |
Bupropion as a modulator of drug activity
Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan. |
| US11433065B2 |
Certain chemical entities, compositions and methods
Chemical entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the chemical entities, and methods of using these chemical entities for treating diseases and conditions associated with P13 kinase activity are described herein. |
| US11433063B1 |
Intranasal composition of pharmaceutical countermeasures for chemical warfare nerve agents and accidental exposure to organophosphate pesticides
Nasally targeted dry powder compositions and methods for their use in the treatment of exposure to organophosphate compounds including chemical warfare agents and pesticides. Compositions include anticholinergic agents and cholinesterase reactivator agents used for primary treatment and vasoactive agents and benzodiazepines used for secondary treatment of exposure, and combinations of these agents. Compositions incorporate excipients and enabling agents such as permeation enhancers, and optimal sizing of active pharmaceutical ingredient particle size to improve drug delivery across the nasal mucosa, stability, and resistance to heat degradation. Packaging and configuration of devices for dry powder nasal compositions enable their use by non-medical personnel in civilian mass casualty or battlefield environments. |
| US11433061B2 |
Heteroaryl sulfonamides and CCR2/CCR9
Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR2 receptor. Animal testing demonstrates that these compounds are useful for treating inflammation, a hallmark disease for CCR2. The compounds are generally aryl sulfonamide derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR2-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of CCR2 antagonists. |
| US11433053B2 |
LSD1 inhibitor and preparation method and application thereof
A cyclopropylamine compound as a lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor. Particularly, the present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also provides an application of the same in preparing a drug for treating an LSD1-related disease. |
| US11433048B2 |
CXCR4 receptor-binding compounds useful for increasing interferon level
The invention relates to a CXCR4 receptor-binding compound for use for increasing or restoring interferon (IFN) level in an individual, wherein the interferon is a type-I interferon (IFN-I). |
| US11433047B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more pyrone compounds, and their use for treating inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases
Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, each comprising a pyrone compound, for example, a compound of Formula I, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of an inflammatory, neurodegenerative, or immune-mediated disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis). |
| US11433045B2 |
Treatment of metabolic disorders in canine animals
The present invention relates to one or more SGLT2 inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a metabolic disorder in a canine animal, preferably wherein the metabolic disorder is one or more selected from the group consisting of: ketoacidosis, pre-diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia induced cataract formation, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, dysadipokinemia, subclinical inflammation, systemic inflammation, low grade systemic inflammation, hepatic lipidosis, inflammation of the pancreas, metabolic disorder consequences, such as hypertension, renal dysfunction and/or muscoskeletal disorders, and/or Syndrome X (metabolic syndrome), wherein preferably the development of hyperglycemia induced cataract formation is prevented or remission is achieved and/or wherein preferably the development of metabolic disorder consequences, such as hypertension, renal dysfunction and/or muscoskeletal disorders, is prevented or progression is slowed or remission is achieved. |
| US11433044B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulations for subcutaneous administration of furosemide
The present teachings relate to liquid pharmaceutical formulations of furosemide, where the pharmaceutical formulations include a molar excess of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane to furosemide, have a pH in the range of 7 to 8.5, and a concentration of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane greater than or equal to about 50 mM. The present teachings can improve the stability of liquid pharmaceutical formulations including furosemide and the suitability of such pharmaceutical formulations for subcutaneous administration or delivery. |
| US11433035B2 |
Dosage forms and methods for enantiomerically enriched or pure bupropion
This disclosure relates to dosage forms containing an enantiomerically enriched or pure bupropion such as enantiomeric excess of (S)-bupropion, enantiomerically enriched (S)-bupropion, or enantiomerically pure (S)-bupropion and methods of using these dosage forms. These dosage forms may be administered to human beings in a reduced amount as compared to the amount of racemic bupropion that would be administered in the same situation. |
| US11433031B2 |
Method for manufacturing acetaminophen preparation
A method for manufacturing a preparation which contains acetaminophen at a high content, in particular, a miniaturized tablet (conventional tablets, sustained-release tablets, etc.) which have excellent elution properties, preferable hardness and high drug content uniformity, and a premix drug substance of acetaminophen which has improved manufacturability. According to the method in which acetaminophen having a preset particle size is used for manufacturing a preparation, the flowability of acetaminophen can be improved so that secondary agglomeration can be suppressed and manufacturing efficiency can be elevated. Thus, this method is highly useful for manufacturing an acetaminophen preparation having improved administrability, for example, a reduced size. |
| US11433030B2 |
Extended relief dosage form
A dosage form with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be an immediate release portion and can comprise a pain reliever, which can be naproxen or naproxen sodium. The second portion can be an extended release portion and can comprise pseudoephedrine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or dextromethorphan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosage form can optionally comprise a stabilizing agent. The dosage form can be adapted to maintain a therapeutically effective amount of pain reliever, pseudoephedrine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or dextromethorphan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for at least eight hours. |
| US11433020B2 |
Brightening skin care serums
Formulations such as serums to treat skin discoloration via a multi-modal approach are provided in some embodiments. In several embodiments, the formulations are configured to allow select ingredients to work together to effectively brighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation. In several embodiments, the formulations comprise a first anti-melanin agent, such as a Bidens pilosa extract, a second anti-melanin agent, such as a Rheum rhaponticum extract, and an anti-inflammatory agent, such as a Vitamin E compound. In several embodiments, the formulation is provided as a topical formulation. |
| US11433019B2 |
Ganoderma lucidum extract-preparing method using eco-friendly extraction technique, Ganoderma lucidum extract prepared thereby, and anti-aging cosmetic composition comprising same extract
A method for preparing Ganoderma lucidum extract using an eco-friendly extraction technique is disclosed. A Ganoderma lucidum extract prepared thereby and a cosmetic composition containing the extract, and their uses are disclosed. The extraction technique use an aqueous cyclodextrin solution alone or in combination with ultrasonic extraction to afford a Ganoderma lucidum extract containing a high concentration of the effective ingredient triterpenoid. |
| US11433016B2 |
Cosmetic compositions for skin
The present disclosure relates to anhydrous cosmetic compositions comprising: a) From about 0.1% to about 2% of one silica silylate; b) From about 0.1% to about 5% of allantoin; c) From about 0.1% to about 5% of at least one fatty substance; d) From about 2% to about 30% of at least one emulsifier; e) From about 20% to about 30% of at least a first silicone having a viscosity from about between 2 cst to about 70 cst; and f) From about 50% to about 95% of at least a second silicone; wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. |
| US11433002B2 |
Dental liner and manufacturing method therefor
A dental liner and a manufacturing method therefor are disclosed. The dental liner is a dental liner for coupling feldspar porcelain and zirconia and includes: silicon dioxide; aluminum oxide; 1,4-butanediol for maintaining the moisture of the dental liner and preventing the generation of layers; and a zirconia powder for coupling the dental liner and zirconia by strengthening chemical bonding of the dental liner and zirconia. |
| US11433001B2 |
System, apparatus and method employed with enteral systems
A connector system is configured to fluidly connect a nasogastric tube assembly including a lumen and a tube to a medical device. The system includes a connector including: a fitting configured to provide a fluid-tight connection with the medical device; a neck coupled to the fitting, the neck configured to attach to the nasogastric tube assembly; and a body coupled to the neck, the body configured to provide a fluid-tight connection with the nasogastric tube assembly when at least partially inserted within the lumen; and a first tether including a first fastening region defining a first opening configured to receive the neck, a second fastening region defining a second opening configured to couple to the nasogastric tube assembly, and a link coupling the first fastening region to the second fastening region, the link configured to maintain a fixed distance separating the first fastening region from the second fastening region. |
| US11432998B2 |
Pill cutters and methods of use
Pill cutters and methods of cutting pills. The pill cutters may optionally include a spinnable blade and may be configured to cause the blade to spin to cut a pill. The pill cutters may be adapted to adjust the position of the pill before cutting the pill. |
| US11432992B2 |
Vibrating egg for sexual stimulation
The present invention relates to the field of sexy toys, in particular to a sexy vibrating egg with a vagina-shrinking function. According to the sexy vibrating egg with the vagina-shrinking function of the present invention, by providing the electrode modules, the vagina or clitoris can be better stimulated, and in combination with the vibration caused by the eccentric block driven by the motor, a greater stimulation required by women can be met, thus better improving the effect of flirting between partners. In addition, the sexy vibrating egg can be used for vagina-shrinking training when it is turned off or turned on. |
| US11432991B2 |
Chest wall oscillation system with digital auscultation
Described is a wearable device configured to oscillate a chest of a user. The wearable device may include a chest wall oscillator, a sound detector, and a controller for controlling operations of the chest wall oscillator, based on sound from the sound detector. The chest wall oscillator may be mounted on the chest of the user to oscillate the chest of the user. The sound detector may detect the sound from the chest of the user before, during, and/or after operation of the chest wall oscillator. The controller may change one or more of a frequency, intensity, or duration of the oscillations of the chest wall oscillator, depending on an analysis of the sound from the sound detector. |
| US11432990B2 |
Textured apparatus with therapeutic material incorporated therein and methods of manufacturing same
A device that fits on a person's finger to reduce the effect, appearance, and/or sensitivity of a scar. The device includes a therapeutic material such as a therapeutic cream that can be released upon the application of heat such as frictional heat generated during use of the device. The device can also be used as an applicator to distribute and work therapeutic material into the scar after the therapeutic material has been placed directly onto the scar tissue. A method of manufacturing the device includes mixing the therapeutic material, a moldable material, and an optional curing agent to form a compound material, molding the compound material, heating the compound material or the molded structure, and curing the molded structure. Alternatively, the curing agent can be absorbed into the cured structure. |
| US11432989B2 |
Information processor
A controller of a white stick system determines a walking direction of a person who acts without using eyesight based on sensor data acquired from built-in sensors, such as a camera, and generates a first notification to notify the determined walking direction. A wireless communication unit receives information regarding movement of a mobile object present around the person from a data communication module and a mobile terminal. The controller generates a second notification to notify a collision between the person who moves without using eyesight and the mobile object when the collision is predicted based on the information regarding movement of the mobile object. |
| US11432980B2 |
Scoliosis correction table
An advance system for treatment of scoliosis using a lateral manual or linear actuator compression force in conjunction with axial rotation. The assembly is table that has comprises of axial rotation and lateral compression allowing axial movement, to assist the physician or therapist in the treatment and correction of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression. The style and design of this therapy unit is convenient, giving physicians and therapists the unique ability to use this device in a successful way. |
| US11432979B2 |
Smart sling device using pneumatically driven growth mechanism
A smart sling device includes a body; a support rod installed at the body; and a sling member installed at the support rod and inserted under a patient to support the patient therebelow, and the sling member includes an expanding unit having an accommodation space for accommodating air therein, the expanding unit expanding due to a pneumatic pressure generated by the accommodated air to support the patient therebelow; and an expansion limiting unit installed at the expanding unit to limit expansion of the expanding unit in one direction. |