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US11491614B2	Ratchet wrench allowing easy change of rotation direction A ratchet wrench allowing easy change of rotation direction includes a main body, a ratchet gear, a pawl, a sideways pushing member, and a direction changing device. The main body has a shaft connected with a head portion. The head portion has a receiving chamber housing the ratchet gear, the pawl, and the sideways pushing member and connected to a channel in the shaft. The direction changing device has a rotating rod in the channel, a sideways pushing button for rotating the rotating rod, an engaging member at the rear end of the sideways pushing member, and an engaging groove at the front end of the rotating rod and engaged with the engaging member, which is axially offset from the rotating rod. The rotating rod can rotate the sideways pushing member and thereby displace the pawl so that a different portion of the pawl meshes with the ratchet gear.
US11491612B2	Armorer tool system for assembly and servicing AR platform firearms An armorer tool system for distributing the applied torque over a very wide surface, associated with assembling and disassembling primarily the barrel and the lower receiver extension of an AR platform firearms, independently of the specifications of their barrel extension, lower receiver and upper receiver external features, and magazine well geometry; and methods of using the tools are also disclosed.
US11491611B2	Splash guards for grinder/polisher machines and grinder/polisher machines having splash guards Apparatus and systems are disclosed of a splash guard for a grinder/polisher having a base, a bowl, and a platen having an outer edge to prevent splashing during the grinding/polishing operation. The splash guard includes an inner sidewall, a lower rib, and outer sidewall, and an upper rib. The lower rib has an inner edge that is spaced at least 2.5 centimeters from the outer edge of the platen to prevent pinching of an operator's hands between the platen and the splash guard. The splash guard may also include a recess formed by the upper rib, outer sidewall, and lower rib, and at least a portion of an inner edge of the upper rib is extending further inwardly towards that platen than the inner edge of the lower rib.
US11491608B2	Detection method and detection apparatus for polishing pad of chemical mechanical polishing device Disclosed are a detection method and a detection apparatus for a polishing pad of a chemical mechanical polishing device, particularly a detection method and a detection apparatus for detecting a surface of a polishing pad dynamically. An isolation region isolated by a gas to expose the polishing pad is formed by the detecting device, and a detection is performed on the isolation region, such that the chemical mechanical polishing device is capable of detecting the polishing pad without interrupting a manufacturing process and the detection results with more accurate can be achieved. Thereby, the polishing pad can be repaired and replaced more timely.
US11491604B2	Work tool A work tool includes a spindle and a clamp shaft. The spindle is supported to be rotatable around a driving axis defining an up-down direction of the work tool. The clamp shaft includes a shaft part and a fixing part. The shaft part extends coaxially with the spindle. The fixing part is coupled to the shaft part on a lower side of the spindle. The clamp shaft is supported to be movable in the up-down direction relative to the spindle. The clamp shaft is configured to be biased upward and to fix the tool accessory to a lower end portion of the spindle by the fixing par. The fixing part is configured to be removable from the shaft part and to be integrally coupled to the shaft part only by moving upward relative to the shaft part.
US11491596B2	Power tool and method for operating a power tool The invention relates to an electric machine tool comprising an electric motor, a motor control unit for operating the electric motor, an input interface for entering a target specification of an operating mode of the electric motor into the motor control unit, and a motor sensor device for detecting the operating mode of the electric motor. A slave control unit is provided, which is independent from the motor control unit and communicatingly connected to the motor sensor device and the input interface and designed to compare the operating mode of the electric motor detected by the motor sensor device with the target specification entered via the input interface, and to influence the operating mode of the electric motor in case of a defined deviation of the operating mode from the target specification by means of a control device.
US11491591B2	Attachment device An attachment device attaches a plurality of attachment target members to an attachment portion formed in a circumferential direction of a rotating main body portion. A first measurement unit measures a physical amount concerning a perimeter of the attachment portion. An attachment unit attaches, to the attachment portion, the plurality of attachment target members selected based on the physical amount concerning the perimeter measured by the first measurement unit. A second measurement unit measures a physical amount concerning a gap between the adjacent attachment target members to be attached by the attachment unit.
US11491589B2	Laser brazing system with a jig for contacting the brazing wire and for blocking a first part of a laser beam in association with a detector, method of monitoring a laser brazing system The invention relates to a laser brazing system, comprising a braze tool having a laser configured to emit a laser beam along a radiation path, and a braze wire tool being configured to guide a braze wire along a wire path intersecting the laser beam. The system comprises a jig comprising a first alignment surface and a first blocking surface, wherein the first alignment surface is configured to be in contact with the braze wire while the first blocking surface blocks at least a first part of the emitted laser beam, and a detector arranged in the radiation path and configured to detect the emitted light of the laser beam passing the jig.
US11491588B2	Brazing material A brazing material for brazing a brazed plate heat exchanger comprising a number of heat exchanger plates being provided with a pressed pattern of ridges and grooves adapted to provide contact points between neighbouring heat exchanger plates, such that the heat exchanger plates are kept on a distance from one another and such that interplate flow channels for media to exchange heat are formed between the heat exchanger plates comprises a brazing alloy comprising at least one melting point depressing element and metals resembling the composition of the heat exchanger plates. The brazing material comprises a mixture between grains of a melting brazing material having solidus and liquidus temperatures lower than a brazing temperature and a non-melting brazing material having solidus and liquidus temperatures above the brazing temperature. The ratio between the melting and non-melting brazing materials is such that an alloy formed by the melting and non-melting brazing materials has a solidus temperature lower than the brazing temperature and a liquidus temperature higher than the brazing temperature.
US11491585B2	Aluminum material for fluxfree CAB brazing An aluminum alloy brazing sheet has a 3XXX, 1XXX or 6XXX core, an interliner and a 4XXX brazing layer without added Mg. The interliner has Bi and Mg, the magnesium migrating to the surface of the brazing sheet during brazing and reducing the aluminum oxide to facilitate brazing without flux in a controlled inert atmosphere with reduced oxygen.
US11491579B2	Laser welding method This invention provides a laser welding method in which a state where the irradiation energy density becomes excessively high by a plurality of times of irradiation with laser is not caused and a defect, such as a hole, does not occur in a workpiece. In order to achieve the object, a laser welding method for welding a plurality of workpieces by irradiating the workpieces in a stacked state with a laser beam is characterized in that, when the laser beam is reciprocatingly emitted along a fixed welding line, the irradiation positions of a start end A and a termination end A″ of the irradiation are shifted away from each other so that the irradiation energy can be dispersed. Moreover, when the laser beam is emitted a plurality of times in the same direction along the fixed welding line, the irradiation positions of the start ends or/and the termination ends of the irradiation are shifted away from each other so that the irradiation energy can be dispersed.
US11491578B2	High speed solid state micromachining device A micromachining device that utilizes a solid state laser beam scanner to steer and scan laser beams onto a moveable stage. There are no moving parts as in the galvometric scanner devices in current use. The laser beam scanner has two components, a variable frequency signal generator that is electrically connected to at least one substantially transparent and partially conductive substrate plate (hereinafter plate) with a generally planar face thereon that has a series of quantum dots (of an arbitrary size but narrow size distribution) affixed with the plate, where each of the quantum dots possess an inducible dipole moment, and each of the quantum dots are in electrical contact with the plate, where the quantum dots undergo an excitation and successive recombination (or relaxation) by the input of magnetic, optical or electrical signals.
US11491577B2	Method of and system for welding using an energy beam scanned repeatively in two dimensions A method for establishing a weld joint comprises the step of projecting an energy beam such as a laser beam (2) onto an interface area (103) between two parts (101, 102) to be joined. The beam (2) is projected onto the interface area (103) so as to produce a primary spot on the interface area (103), and the beam (2) is repetitively scanned in two dimensions in accordance with a scanning pattern so as to establish an effective spot (21) on the object, the effective spot (21) having a two-dimensional energy distribution. The effective spot (21) is displaced along a track (104) over the interface area (103) so as to progressively melt mating portions of the first part (101) and the second part (102) so as to form the weld joint (105). The effective spot (21) can feature an asymmetric energy distribution.
US11491573B2	Portable advanced process module A portable advanced process module system includes, for example, a welding power source, an portable advanced process module, and a wire feeder. The portable advanced process module and the wire feeder are separately enclosed in suitcase style enclosures with disconnectable power and communication means between the portable advanced process module and the wire feeder. The processing unit includes power electronics to enable advanced weld processes that can be delivered to the wire feeder and a welding work piece. The portable advanced process module is powered by a DC bus that can be supplied by a welding power source. Connecting the portable advanced process module between the welding power source and the wire feeder enables advanced welding processes to be accomplished at great distances from the main welding power source. Separating the power electronics into the portable advanced process module and maintaining a standard suitcase wire feeder form factor keeps the welding equipment used in the working area envelope small, light, and portable.
US11491570B2	Arc welding method An arc welding method includes the following steps. Pulse arc welding is performed with the welding wire being fed in a forward direction during a first period. Short-circuit transfer arc welding is performed with the welding wire being fed in the forward direction and the reverse direction during a second period. The first period and the second period are alternately switched. The switching of the first period to the second period is performed in a manner such that no transfer of a molten droplet of the welding wire occurs during the final pulse cycle of the first period.
US11491566B2	Electric discharge machining assembly An electrode guide assembly for an EDM process includes a guide tube having a first end and a second end, a fluid feed portion, a fluid return portion, and an electrode. The guide tube has a set of at least two supporting protrusions, with the protrusions projecting radially inwardly from an inner diametral surface of the guide tube. The electrode is slidably accommodated within the guide tube, with an outer diametral surface of the electrode abutting against the set of supporting protrusions. The first end of the guide tube is in fluid communication with the second end of the guide tube to thereby provide a fluid feed channel, and the second end of the guide tube is in fluid communication with the first end of the guide tube to thereby provide a fluid return channel.
US11491563B2	Cutting systems and related methods In some embodiments, a cutting system including a movable blade operably coupled to a motor is disclosed, wherein the cutting system comprises a diverting feature. In some embodiments, a diverter proximity relative to the movable blade is selected to facilitate diversion of a material during cutting. In at least one embodiment, the movable blade may be a circular blade or a reciprocating blade with a thickness of less than 3/32 of an inch. A cutting system according to the present invention may be coupled to a container, for example, a residential trash container or a residential recycling container.
US11491561B2	Milling tool with coolant flow grooves A cutting tool having an elongate cutting head provided with a plurality of teeth and flutes in which a plurality of cooling grooves are recessed at a land region of each tooth between a cutting edge and a trailing edge. The grooves at the land do not extend to and are physically separated from the cutting edge to provide a tool optimized for cutting via radially consistent cutting edges and the promotion of heat exchange and dissipation from the rearward side/region of the teeth.
US11491557B2	Drill byproduct capturing device A container assembly for retaining a drill byproduct produced when drilling into a wall, the container assembly includes a container disposed on an internal side of the wall having an internal surface and an external surface. The container assembly also includes a sleeve that is disposed about the external surface of the container, the sleeve includes one or more magnets that couple the sleeve and container to the wall and retain the drill byproduct along the internal surface.
US11491555B2	Lathe Provided is a lathe capable of elongating the life of a shifter mechanism. A lathe comprises a spindle, a chucking unit, a power transmitting unit, a shifter, a claw, and a driving unit. The shape of an outer circumference of the shifter in a contact range and a first end of the claw in longitudinal section along the spindle axis is such shape as the acceleration “a” of the first end in the diameter direction with respect to the moving distance of the shifter moving in the direction of the spindle axis (Z-axis direction) at a constant speed is continuous both in a positive range and in a negative range where the contact range is a range of the outer circumference of the shifter in contact with the first end of the claw.
US11491549B2	Multi-layer coated cutting material, method for manufacturing the same, and cutting tool insert for mechanical machining including the same The present disclosure provides a multilayer coated cutting material having increased wear resistance at high temperatures, a method for manufacturing the same, and a cutting tool insert for mechanical machining including the same. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the multilayer coated cutting material includes a cemented carbide, cermet, ceramic, a cubic crystal boron nitride-based material or a hard alloy body of high-speed steel, and a cutting layer positioned on the base material and configured in multiple layers.
US11491544B2	Preparation method of metal powder material The present disclosure provides a preparation method of a metal powder material. An alloy sheet composed of a matrix phase and a dispersive phase with different chemical reactivities is prepared by the rapid solidification technique of alloy melt. Metal powder is prepared by the reaction of the alloy sheet and an acid solution. Please refer to the description for the detailed preparation method. This method is simple in operation, can be used to prepare many kinds of metal powder materials of different shapes and at the nanometer scale, the submicron scale and the micron scale, and has a good application prospect in the fields of catalysis, powder metallurgy and 3D printing.
US11491543B2	Method for producing an Nb3Sn superconductor wire A method for the production of a superconducting wire (20) uses a monofilament (1) having a powder core (3) that contains at least Sn and Cu, an inner tube (2), made of Nb or an alloy containing Nb, that encloses the powder core (3), and an outer tube (4) in which the inner tube (2) is arranged. The outer side of the inner tube (2) is in contact with the inner side of the outer tube (4) and the outer tube (4) is produced from Nb or from an alloy containing Nb. The outer tube is disposed in a cladding tube. The superconducting current carrying capacity of the superconducting wire is thereby improved.
US11491538B2	Multifunctional high strength metal composite materials A method of producing composites of micro-engineered, coated particulates embedded in a matrix of metal, ceramic powders, or combinations thereof, capable of being tailored to exhibit application-specific desired thermal, physical and mechanical properties, such as High Altitude Exo-atmospheric Nuclear Standard (HAENS) I, II or III radiation protection, to form substitute materials for nickel, titanium, rhenium, magnesium, aluminum, graphite epoxy, and beryllium. The particulates are solid and/or hollow and may be coated with one or more layers of deposited materials before being combined within a substrate of powder metal, ceramic or some combination thereof which also may be coated. The combined micro-engineered nano design powder is consolidated using novel solid-state processes that prevent melting of the matrix and which involve the application of varying pressures to control the formation of the microstructure and resultant mechanical properties.
US11491536B1	Method and apparatus for estimating dimensional uniformity of cast object A method and apparatus for providing an estimate of uniformity of wall thickness of a centrifugally cast object, such as a pipe cast from molten iron, substantially immediately after the casting process is complete. The volume of molten metal entering the mold over time is determined and correlated with casting machine position and velocity data to estimate wall thickness along the length of the pipe. Process defects can then be identified promptly and corrective action taken.
US11491534B2	Continuous casting method, cast slab, and continuous casting apparatus A continuous casting method includes, conveying a cast slab from a casting mold, stirring a non-solidified portion in the cast slab with a first electromagnetic stirring device, stirring the non-solidified portion with a second electromagnetic stirring device disposed downstream of the first electromagnetic stirring device in a conveyance direction of the cast slab, and subsequently, rolling the cast slab with a reduction roll, in which, the first electromagnetic stirring device alternately imparts the cast slab with electromagnetic force in one direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward one width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s, and with electromagnetic force in another direction to cause the non-solidified portion to flow toward another width direction side of the cast slab at a flow rate of at least 5 cm/s.
US11491533B2	Fastener insertion gun for installing fasteners in vehicle structures A system and method for drilling a hole in a vehicle structure and installing a fastener in the hole. A drill plate having openings and associated machine-readable elements is positioned on the structure. A drill gun is positioned in a particular opening and reads hole information from the associated element, and a computer determines whether the drill gun is properly set-up to drill the hole. A fastener insertion gun is positioned in the particular opening and reads fastener information from the element, and the computer determines whether the hole has been drilled and, if so, whether the fastener insertion gun is properly set-up to insert the fastener. A fastener delivery subsystem stores, tracks, and delivers fasteners to the fastener insertion gun. A system computer monitors the drilling of every hole, the insertion of every fastener, and the overall operation of the fastener delivery subsystem.
US11491528B2	Hot press-formed item manufacturing method, press-formed item, die, and die set A method of producing a hot press-formed product, in which a die includes a hard layer having a skewness (Rsk), as measured in a direction from the outside of a die hole toward the inside of the die hole, of from −5.0 to 1.2, and a hardness Hv_Die of from HV 1,000 to 1,550, over the entirety of a region of a steel sheet contact surface that is adjacent to a die shoulder portion. The steel sheet contact surface is a surface located outside of the die hole and configured to contact a plated steel sheet (a plated steel sheet including at least one kind of plating layer selected from the group consisting of a hot-dip galvanizing layer and a zinc nickel plating layer) that is to be subjected to hot press forming.
US11491525B2	Aluminum alloy component To suppress occurrence of stress corrosion cracking in a weld due to tensile residual stress generated in a web or a middle rib in case of bend forming of an aluminum alloy extrusion having the weld on the web or/and the middle rib. In bend forming of the aluminum alloy extrusion, a peak position of tensile residual stress generated in the middle rib exists in a region other than the vicinity of the weld. Since the peak position is away from the weld by a distance, tensile residual stress in the weld is reduced, making it possible to suppress occurrence of stress corrosion cracking.
US11491524B2	Production installation having a manipulation device A production installation for producing workpieces from sheet metal by reshaping includes a bending machine, a support table defining a support plane, and a manipulation device having a support arrangement and a holding arrangement. The holding arrangement has interacting upper and lower holding units. The support arrangement has a separate upper support unit and a separate lower support unit, wherein the upper holding unit is arranged on the upper support unit, and the lower holding unit is arranged on the lower support unit. In an open insertion position of the manipulation device for the sheet metal to be accommodated therein, and in a loading region in front of the bending machine, the upper support unit, together with the upper holding unit, is arranged entirely above the support plane, and the lower support unit, together with the lower holding unit, is arranged entirely below the support plane.
US11491522B2	Zero-valent metal suspension in non-aqueous phase for water remediation The present subject matter illustrates a zero-valent metal suspension in non-aqueous phase. The suspension comprises 41 wt. % of a plurality of zero-valent iron particles; 0.1 wt % of a surfactant; 36 wt. % of an oil; and 23 wt. % of a thickening agent.
US11491521B2	Landfill gas extraction systems and methods A control system for controlling extraction of landfill gas from a landfill via a gas extraction system, the gas extraction system comprising well piping for coupling a plurality of wells to a gas output. The control system comprises a controller configured to: obtain a value indicating measured energy content of landfill gas collected at the gas output from the plurality of wells; determine whether the measured energy content is different from a target energy content; and in response to determining that the measured energy content is different from the target energy content: control a plurality of valves disposed in the well piping to change flow rates of landfill gas being extracted from at least some of the plurality of wells at least in part by changing degrees to which the plurality of valves are open.
US11491519B2	Automatic die cleaning device with reusable cleaning fluid Disclosed is an automatic die cleaning device with reusable cleaning fluid. The automatic die cleaning device includes a robot, a cleaning fluid cyclic-spraying system and a die overturning mechanism. The automatic die cleaning device can spray the cleaning fluid to a die to clean oil stains off the surface of the wheel die, thus realizing the function of automatically cleaning the oil stains off the surface of the die; and the automatic die cleaning device also has the function of reusing the cleaning fluid, thereby saving the cleaning fluid and reducing the influence on the environment. The cleaned die surface is smooth, and the effect is ideal. The automatic die cleaning device reduces the labor intensity, meets the requirement of high-efficiency production, and improves the production efficiency.
US11491518B2	Air intake and blowout tool A compressed air introduction part (5) capable of introducing compressed air into an air passage (2a) of a cylinder body (2) is provided. The compressed air introduction part (5) has a compressed air exit port (5a) formed in the shape of a ring that extends circumferentially about a cylinder-center axis (C1) of the cylinder body (2). An annular protuberance surface portion (30) is formed on an inner circumferential surface forming the air passage (2a) on an air blowout port (2c) side of the compressed air exit port (5a), and a protuberance surface (30a) of the annular protuberance surface portion (30) is shaped so as to extend from a peripheral edge portion of the air blowout port (2c) side of the compressed air exit port (5a) along the radial direction of the cylinder body (2) and to then gradually curve and extend toward the air blowout port (2c) side.
US11491515B2	Cleaning apparatus A compact cleaning apparatus including a robot with a narrow range of motion is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes: a cleaning chamber; a cleaning station; a drying station; a separation wall; a single axis robot including a column arranged adjacent to a side surface, a linear guide extending vertically, and a vertical moving saddle movable vertically; an arm portion including a first rotation saddle rotatable about a second axis extending vertically, a first arm swingable about a third axis extending horizontally and extending orthogonal to the third axis, a second arm rotatable about a fourth axis orthogonal to the third axis, a second rotation saddle rotatable about a fifth axis orthogonal to the fourth axis, a third rotation saddle rotatable about a sixth axis orthogonal to the fifth axis; and a hand for gripping a workpiece.
US11491512B2	Systems and methods for cleaning shale shakers An apparatus may include: a shaker body; a shaker screen disposed within the shaker body; and one or more air nozzles disposed within the shaker body, wherein the one or more air nozzles is positioned below the shaker screen, and wherein the one or more air nozzles is operable to deliver a pressurized stream of air to at least a portion of a bottom of the shaker screen.
US11491507B2	Sealant discharge nozzle and sealant discharge apparatus An object is to suppress a variation in amount of a sealant that is applied on an object to be sealed. There is provided a sealant discharge nozzle configured such that a sealant from a cartridge is discharged from a discharge hole of the sealant discharge nozzle. The sealant discharge nozzle has a leading end portion comprising a pair of side wall portions; and a connecting wall portion configured to connect the pair of side wall portions with each other and provided in cooperation with the pair of side wall portions to form a first recess that is open on one side in a first direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the sealant discharge nozzle, and on a leading end side. The discharge hole has an opening formed on a first recess side of the connecting wall portion.
US11491504B2	Sprayer apparatus and systems Sprayer apparatus for use with an elongate boom may be configured to spray a liquid onto foliage on a ground surface. The sprayer apparatus may include a spray boom, a spray hood coupled to the spray boom, an extension member coupled to the spray boom, and a mounting apparatus coupled to the extension member. The mounting apparatus may be couplable to the elongate boom to support the spray boom and the spray hood above the ground surface.
US11491497B2	Noise suppression system Disclosed is a noise suppressor for use inside a nozzle and adjacent a nozzle liner. The suppressor can include an inlet with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the nozzle liner outlet. The suppressor can also have an entrance length with a diverging cross-sectional area, and an exit length extending from the entrance length. By incorporating this geometry, the noise suppressor reduces noise and improves performance of the apparatus in which the suppressor is used.
US11491495B2	Self-cleaning magnetic filter A self-cleaning magnetic filter for removing ferrous contaminates from a natural gas process stream including a housing through which the process stream follows for removing ferrous contaminates in the process stream by magnetic attraction with a plurality of magnetic bars that are removably disposed in a plurality of non-magnetic sleeves disposed within the housing. A recirculating washing solution is used to flush contaminates that adhere to the exterior surfaces of the non-magnetic sleeves and from the housing. A bag filter is used to remove contaminates from the washing solution to allow recycling the washing solution.
US11491487B2	Devices and methods for measuring analytes and target particles Devices and methods for measuring analytes and target particles in a sample are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a cartridge device. In other embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of using a cartridge device as disclosed herein for analyzing analytes and target particles in a sample. In further embodiments, the disclosure provides an analyzer including a cartridge device and a control unit device. The control unit device is configured to receive, operate, and/or actuate the cartridge device. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of using an analyzer as disclosed herein for analyzing analytes and target particles in a sample.
US11491485B2	Rheotaxis-based separation of motile sperm and bacteria using a microfluidic corral system The present application relates to a microfluidic system and its method for use for the separation of motile sperm from immotile sperm or motile bacteria from immotile bacteria. The system includes a housing having a first end, and a second end, with a passage connecting the first and second ends. There is an inlet at the first end of the housing for charging fluids into the passage and an outlet at the second end of said housing for discharging fluids from the passage. There are one or more corrals within the passage, each of the corrals including a closed side and a partially open side. The closed side of the corrals is closer to the first end than the partially open side, with the closed side and partially open side defining between them a confinement region suitable for retaining motile sperm or motile bacteria.
US11491483B2	Microfluidic devices and methods for high throughput electroporation Devices for high throughput cell electroporation include a trapping component that at least partially defines an upper boundary of a microfluidic chamber. A cell trap array is patterned on the underside of the trapping component, and a channeling component is positioned beneath the trapping component. The channeling component includes a vertically oriented nanochannel array. The trapping component and the channeling component are positioned such that a given nanochannels is positioned beneath a cell trap. During use, fluid flow holds trapped cells in secure contact with the nanochannels beneath the cell trap. The device further includes upper and lower electrode layers for generating an electric field to electroporate trapped cells via the nanochannel array. A reservoir positioned beneath the channeling component can be filled transfection reagent solution. During electroporation, the transfection reagent solution travels through the nanochannel array during to transfect the trapped cells.
US11491482B2	Method for extracting nucleic acid and extraction cassette thereof The present invention provides an extraction cassette, which includes an extraction module and a liquid receiving module. The liquid receiving module communicates with the extraction module. The liquid receiving module includes a receiving module body, a sample compartment, a sealing member, an alcohol compartment and a first path. The receiving module body includes a first side, a second side and a sample feeding hole. The sample compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The sample compartment communicates with the sample feeding hole, the sample compartment includes a first sample compartment connection hole and a second sample compartment connection hole. The sealing member is adapted to seal the sample feeding hole. The alcohol compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The alcohol compartment communicates with the first sample compartment connection hole of the first sample compartment via the first path.
US11491476B2	Regeneration method and device of poisoning honeycomb catalyst The present invention provides a regeneration method and a regeneration device of a poisoning honeycomb catalyst, and belongs to the field of catalyst regeneration. The regeneration method of the poisoning honeycomb catalyst provided by the present invention includes the following steps: carrying out microwave heating treatment on the poisoning honeycomb catalyst, and then spraying liquid nitrogen into cells of the poisoning honeycomb catalyst so that the poisoning honeycomb catalyst is regenerated. The regeneration method provided by the present invention is simple, and the efficiency of the regenerated catalyst can be increased by 90% more than the original efficiency. According to the regeneration device of a poisoning honeycomb catalyst provided by the present invention, the catalyst regeneration is carried out by using the regeneration device provided by the present invention, the regeneration operation is simple, and the catalytic efficiency of the regenerated catalyst is improved.
US11491472B2	Preparation and application of 4-methyl-5-vinylthiazolyl polymeric ionic liquid Disclosed are a preparation method and application of a 4-methyl-5-vinylthiazolyl polymerized spherical ionic liquid catalyst. The method comprises: preparing a functional ionic liquid monomer successfully by taking 4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole as the matrix, and preparing the polymerized spherical ionic liquid from the monomer. The catalyst combines the advantages of both ionic liquid and the polymer, and has the characteristics of large specific surface area, high catalytic activity, high mass transfer rate, good selectivity, high stability, easy recycling and separating, environmental friendliness, wide industrial application prospect, etc. The spherical ionic liquid is made into a novel catalytic packing and then put into a reactive distillation column for continuous reactive distillation of esterification and transesterification to realize the organic combination of the ionic liquid and the reactive distillation technology, achieving good catalytic activity, high product yield, environmental friendliness, and low corrosivity, which has great significance in realizing an environment-friendly process.
US11491468B2	Noble metal promoted supported indium oxide catalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol and process using said catalyst Supported catalyst for use in a process for the synthesis of methanol, characterized in that the supported catalyst comprises indium oxide in the form of In2O3 and at least one noble metal being palladium, Pd, wherein both indium oxide and at least one noble metal are deposited on a support remarkable in that the supported catalyst is a calcined supported catalyst comprising from 0.01 to 10.0 wt. % of palladium and zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) in an amount of at least 50 wt. % on the total weight of said supported catalyst.
US11491466B2	Ethyleneamines for regenerating adsorbent beds for sulfur compound removal A regeneration solvent comprised of one or more ethylene amines may contact an adsorbent bed that has been used to remove sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbon stream to extract adsorbed sulfur compounds from the adsorbent material in the bed to regenerate it. The one or more ethyleneamines may have structure (I), (II), or (III): where R1, R2, R5 and R6 are, to the extent chemically possible, independently H, C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl, amido (RRNC═O), or hydroxyalkyl, where each R in the amido group is independently H or C1 alkyl, where R3 and R4 are alkylene of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, where x ranges from 0 to 3, y ranges from 1 to 6. The regenerated adsorbent bed may be reused, either alone or in combination with a liquid-liquid extraction column, to remove sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbon stream.
US11491465B2	Silica-based stationary phase for a chromatography column and methods for producing the same A silica-based stationary phase for chromatography columns and the methods of preparing such. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, a silica-based stationary phase that is substantially free of polyethers (e.g., polymer glycols). Also, a chromatography column comprising a silica-based stationary phase substantially free of polyethers (e.g., polymer glycols) within its channels as either a thin-film coating and/or a monolith and/or a monolithic coating. More particularly, a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chromatograph comprising a silica-based monolith substantially free of polyethers (e.g., polymer glycols) as the stationary phase within the micro-channels of the column.
US11491464B1	Mesoporous poly (aryl ether ketone) hollow fiber membranes and use thereof in mass transfer processes A process for the efficient transfer of molecules between phases employing mesoporous poly (aryl ether ketone) hollow fiber membranes is provided. The method addresses the controlled transfer of reactants into and removal of reaction products from a reaction media and the removal and separation of target molecules from process streams by membrane-assisted liquid-liquid extraction. A number of possible modes of liquid-liquid extraction are possible according to the invention by utilizing porous poly (aryl ether ketone) hollow fiber membranes of Janus-like structure that exhibit a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface characteristics. The method of the present invention can address the continuous manufacture of chemicals in membrane reactors and is useful for a broad range of separation applications, including separation and recovery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
US11491458B2	Method for producing chemical reactor A method for producing a chemical reactor device based on a fluid flow comprises obtaining a substrate with a fluid channel defined by a channel wall, in which an ordered set of silicon pillar structures is positioned in the fluid channel and electrochemically anodising at least the silicon pillar structures to make the silicon pillar structures porous at least to a certain depth. After the anodising, the substrate and pillar structures are thermally treated, the treatment being carried out at a temperature, with a duration and in an atmosphere such that any silicon oxide layer formed has a thickness of less than 20 nm. The substrate and the pillar structures are further functionalized.
US11491456B2	Hydrogen reforming system A hydrogen reforming system includes: a reformer that generates first mixed gas through a reforming reaction between fuel gas and water; a transformer that is fed with the first mixed gas and generates second mixed gas from which carbon monoxide is removed by a water gas shift reaction; a pressure swing adsorption that purifies and separate hydrogen from the second mixed gas generated in the transformer; a heat exchanger that is provided between the reformer and the transformer and between the transformer and the PSA unit to control temperatures of the first mixed gas and the second mixed gas through heat exchange with water; a water feeder that communicates with the heat exchanger and supplies water to the heat exchanger; and a control value that is provided on a line through which water is discharged from the water feeder and adjusts a flow rate of water.
US11491455B2	Bio-sensing and temperature-sensing integrated circuit An integrated circuit includes an interconnection structure, first and second sensing pixels over the interconnection structure, and an isolation layer over the first and second sensing pixels. Each of the first and second sensing pixels includes a bio-sensing device, a temperature-sensing device, one or more heating elements adjacent to the bio-sensing device and the temperature-sensing device, and a sensing film over the bio-sensing device. The isolation layer includes a first opening configured to expose the sensing film of the first sensing pixel without exposing the sensing film of the second sensing pixel and a second opening configured to expose the sensing film of the second sensing pixel without exposing the sensing film of the first sensing pixel.
US11491454B2	Systems and methods for preparing wax and lipid particles The system can include: a conduit having a first dimension with an inlet and outlet; an extruder having an inlet and an outlet located within the conduit, an extruder orifice having a second dimension that is smaller than the first dimension; a carrier fluid reservoir coupled with the conduit inlet; an extruder reservoir coupled with the extruder inlet; and a particle collector fluidly coupled with the conduit outlet, wherein the particle collector has a collector inlet with a first temperature and a collector outlet with a second temperature. The method can include flowing carrier fluid through the extrudate conduit; extruding wax with the extruder into the carrier fluid that is flowing through the extrudate conduit such that the extrudate separates into extrudate segments separated from each other by carrier fluid segments; and flowing the extrudate into the particle collector so as to form wax particles.
US11491453B2	Process and apparatus for reacting feed with a fluidized catalyst over a temperature profile A fluidized catalytic reactor utilizes an ascending temperature profile. The apparatus and process deliver cooler spent catalyst to a first catalyst distributor and a hotter regenerated catalyst to a second catalyst distributor that are spaced apart from each other. The reactant stream first encounters the first stream of catalyst and then encounters the second stream of catalyst. The process and apparatus stage the addition of hot catalyst to the reactant stream. The process and apparatus may be particularly advantageous in an endothermic reaction because the hotter catalyst will encounter reactants that have cooled due to the progression of endothermic reactions.
US11491452B2	Fluidically powered linear motion mixer A reciprocating mixer for mixing liquids comprises a mixing shaft supporting a mixing head. A reciprocating drive assembly is connectable to the shaft and comprises a reciprocating fluidically powered actuator having a vertically reciprocating drive shaft coupled to the mixing shaft, a first fluidic input and a second fluidic input. A fluidic control valve is connected to the first and second fluidic inputs of the actuator. A fluidic pump has a fluidic output connected to the fluidic input of the control valve. A control unit has a communication interface connected to the communication port of the fluidic control valve and the control input the fluidic pump. In use, the fluidic pump and the fluidic control valve are operated by the control unit to provide for a downward motion cycle portion and an upward motion cycle portion that impart the vertically reciprocating movement to the mixing head.
US11491450B2	Cavitation reactor A cavitation reactor that may be obtained from a centrifugal pump is described. The reactor comprises a stator and a rotor having at least one centrifugal stage accommodated in a chamber of the stator. Two walls of the centrifugal stage define a gap therebetween, which is divided into compartments in fluid communication with the chamber of the stator at the peripheral portion of the centrifugal stage. The wall of the centrifugal stage that is next to the inlet opening of the chamber of the stator is closed at the central portion of the centrifugal stage, to thereby prevent the flow of fluid from the inlet opening to the peripheral portion of the centrifugal stage through the gap.
US11491447B2	Ionic liquid-containing laminate and method for producing same This ionic liquid-containing laminate includes a porous layer having affinity with ionic liquids (C), said layer holding an ionic liquid-containing liquid (A) within voids therein, and a porous layer lacking affinity with ionic liquids (B). The porous layer having affinity with ionic liquids (C) may include an inorganic material (e.g., metal oxide particles having an average particle size of 0.001 to 10 μm on a number basis). The ionic liquid-containing liquid (A) may include an ionic liquid containing cations selected from ammonium, imidazolium and phosphonium cations, and anions selected from fluorine-containing anions, cyano-containing anions and amino acid-derived anions. The porous layer having affinity with ionic liquids (C) may include 1 to 100 volume parts of the ionic liquid-containing liquid (A) with respect to 100 volume parts of voids therein. The ionic liquid-containing laminate is easily formable, and is able to stably hold (or fix) the ionic liquid while maintaining said liquid in a liquid state.
US11491445B2	Method of regenerating member and method of seawater desalination This method, for regenerating a member used in a device that treats seawater, involves a cleaning step for removing deposits from the member. In the cleaning step, a first chemical solution containing an acid other than hydroxydicarboxylic acid and a second chemical solution containing hydrogen peroxide, a heavy metal compound and hydroxydicarboxylic acid are used.
US11491443B2	Process water gas management of electrochemical inert gas generating system A system is disclosed for providing inerting gas to a protected space. The system includes an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode separated by a separator comprising a proton transfer medium. The cathode receives air from an air source and discharges an inerting gas to the protected space. The anode receives process water and discharges oxygen and unreacted process water to a process water fluid flow path. The process water fluid flow path includes a liquid-gas separator, and the liquid-gas separator includes an inlet and a liquid outlet each in operative fluid communication with the process water fluid flow path, and a gas outlet that discharges gas removed from the process water fluid flow path.
US11491441B2	Methods and systems for removing contaminants from flue gas on a ship or offshore floating vessel using a rotating packed bed device A method for scrubbing flue gas, comprising: providing a rotating packed bed device onboard a ship or an offshore floating vessel; mixing seawater with the flue gas under centrifugal force in the rotating packed bed device to prevent blow-by and produce a scrubbed flue gas having low sulfur; and discharging the scrubbed flue gas; wherein the scrubbed flue gas has less than half of the sulfur that was originally present in the flue gas before the mixing. Also, a system for scrubbing the flue gas according to the method described. Also, a marine ship, comprising: an engine that combusts HSFO; a rotating packed bed device, in a hull or funnel of the ship, comprising a rotating shaft and a porous material that mixes seawater with flue gas and reduces sulfur in the flue gas; and a connector from the engine and the rotating packed bed device.
US11491438B2	Oxygen concentrator system and method for operating the same Provided is a system for adsorbing a gaseous component comprising nitrogen from a pressurized flow of air containing the gaseous component. The system comprises a first adsorption bed, and a second adsorption bed. Each of the adsorption beds are suitable for selectively adsorbing the gaseous component from the flow of air to produce a product gas having a higher oxygen concentration than that of the air. The system includes an adjustable feed gas supply which alternately supplies the first adsorption bed and the second adsorption bed with the air. The first adsorption bed is supplied with air during a first half cycle of operation of the system, and the second adsorption bed is then supplied with air during a second half cycle of operation of the system. The feed gas supply enables adjustment of at least one parameter relating to the amount or respective amounts of air being supplied to the first adsorption bed in the first half cycle and/or to the second adsorption bed in the second half cycle. A connection and valve assembly is provided between the first and second adsorption beds. The connection and valve assembly diverts a portion of the product gas, produced from the respective absorption bed being supplied with the flow of air during the respective half cycle, to the other adsorption bed. This causes previously adsorbed gaseous component to be released from latter. The released gaseous component then escapes from the system, e.g. to the atmosphere, via a vent. A sensor system determines a measure of the flow rate of waste gas, including the released gaseous component, escaping from the system via the vent. The at least one parameter can be adjusted based on the measure in order to tune the performance of the system. Further provided is a method for operating the system.
US11491437B2	Method for the continuous production of a gaseous hydrogen stream A process for the production of a hydrogen gas stream having a CO content of less than 1 ppm having a production cycle comprising two phases: phase 1 includes a) purifying a synthesis gas in a PSA unit, b) recovering a hydrogen gas stream comprising a CO content of greater than 1 ppm, c) purifying the gas stream by adsorption in a TSA unit, and recovery a hydrogen gas stream exhibiting a CO content of less than 1 ppm, and phase 2 includes e) purifying the synthesis gas in a PSA unit, f) recovering a hydrogen gas stream having a CO content of less than 1 ppm, where throughout steps e) and f), the TSA unit is bypassed by the hydrogen gas stream and is regenerated.
US11491433B2	Backpack dust collector A backpack dust collector includes a housing, a slit portion, and a noise-absorbing member. The housing includes a suction port, a dust collecting chamber, a motor chamber, and an exhaust port. The dust collecting chamber is connected to the suction port and configured to accommodate a dust collecting bag. The motor chamber is connected to the dust collecting chamber and accommodates a fan and a motor. Through the exhaust port, air from the motor chamber is discharged. The slit portion is disposed in a flow path between the motor chamber and the exhaust port and includes at least one slit-shaped vent through which air from the motor chamber passes. The noise-absorbing member is disposed in at least part of a flow path between the vent and the exhaust port.
US11491430B2	Filter unit A filter unit configured to be arranged on a process apparatus for particulate removal from process air of a process apparatus includes a filter housing, a filter basket including a filter basket ring, and a filter. The filter is permeable to process air and impermeable to particles being treated. The filter basket is arranged between the filter housing and the filter, and the filter basket and the filter are fastenable to the filter housing. The filter unit includes a sealing mechanism including a sealant element. The sealing mechanism including a sealing element is arranged on the lower region of the filter housing.
US11491428B2	Chemical liquid purification method and chemical liquid An object of the present invention is to provide a chemical liquid purification method which makes it possible to obtain a chemical liquid having excellent defect inhibition performance. Another object of the present invention is to provide a chemical liquid. The chemical liquid purification method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a chemical liquid purification method including obtaining a chemical liquid by purifying a substance to be purified containing an organic solvent, in which a content of the stabilizer in the substance to be purified with respect to the total mass of the substance to be purified is equal to or greater than 0.1 mass ppm and less than 100 mass ppm.
US11491426B2	Liquid dispenser A purification device comprises a main body having an opening in a front-face thereof; a rotator disposed in the opening to be rotatably mounted on the main body; a manipulation structure spaced from and above the rotator and rotatably connected to a top face of the main body, the manipulation structure protruding forward of the main body; and a water-outlet including; a first cover fixed to the rotator through the opening, the first cover protruding forward of the main body, and a top of the first cover being connected to a bottom of the manipulation structure; a second cover vertically movable while being held in contact with the first cover; and a nozzle on a bottom of the second cover; wherein when the second cover rises to a highest level, a top of the second cover is located in a space between the rotator and the manipulation structure.
US11491421B2	Valve controlled vacuum system A vacuum system for use with a deoxygenator system includes a housing, a movable assembly positioned within the housing, and a biasing mechanism coupling the movable assembly to the housing. The movable assembly is movable between a first position and a second position within the housing to form a low pressure area between the housing and the movable assembly. A control system including at least one pressure source is arranged in fluid communication with the low pressure area. The control system is operable to selectively communicate fluid from the at least one pressure source to the housing to form the low pressure area.
US11491417B2	Parallel assembly of chromatography column modules A parallel assembly of chromatography column modules, the assembly having one common assembly inlet and one common assembly outlet, each column module comprising a bed space filled with chromatography medium and each column module comprises integrated fluid conduits which when the column module is connected with other column modules are adapted to connect the bed space of the column module with the assembly inlet and the assembly outlet, wherein the total length and/or volume of the fluid conduit from the assembly inlet to one bed space together with the length and/or volume of the fluid conduit from the same bed space to the assembly outlet is substantially the same for all bed spaces and modules installed in the parallel assembly.
US11491414B2	Interlocking building block toy A construction toy set comprising a plurality of construction pieces is disclosed herein. Each construction piece of the plurality of construction pieces includes a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and spaced apart relative to the top surface.
US11491412B2	Toy vehicle booster A toy vehicle booster is presented herein. The toy vehicle booster includes a booster assembly that is integrated into a lid of a track storage container so that the toy vehicle booster forms a portion of a storage container for a track set. In some instances, the booster assembly includes a first booster and a second booster. The first booster may accelerate toy vehicles along a first pathway and the second booster may accelerate toy vehicles along a second pathway. In at least some of these embodiments, at least the second booster may be reversible so that the second booster can accelerate toy vehicles along the second pathway in a first direction or a second direction opposite the first direction.
US11491402B2	Non-transitory computer readable storage medium, method, and system Provided is one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media including computer-program instructions, which when executed by a system, cause the system to: cause a terminal device to display, in a first area of a game screen of a game, a plurality of items associated with progress of the game in such a manner that at least some of the plurality of items are excluded from a first view; extract a specific item from the plurality of items, based on a status of the game; cause the terminal device to display, in the game screen, the specific item in a second area in the first view; and execute an operation based on an item selected from the plurality of items or the specific item.
US11491400B2	Method, apparatus, and device for scheduling virtual objects in virtual environment This application discloses a method, an apparatus, and a device for scheduling virtual objects in a virtual environment, which relate to artificial intelligence (AI), and belong to the field of computer technologies. The method includes: obtaining frame data generated by an application program associated with the virtual environment; performing feature extraction on the frame data to obtain a state feature of a target virtual object; performing deduction on the state feature of the target virtual object according to N scheduling policies; invoking a value network prediction model to process the N subsequent state features, to obtain expected returns of executing N scheduling policies; and controlling the target virtual object to execute a scheduling policy having a highest expected return.
US11491399B2	Method of executing multi-player, simulation-based educational games from spreadsheets A method of converting one or more datasheets into a multi-player simulation-based game.
US11491398B2	Methods and systems for increasing attention ability of a user using a gameplay Disclosed is a system for increasing attention ability of a user using a gameplay. The system may include a display device configured to display a moving image comprising an object, a cursor and a points counter. Further, the system may include an audio device configured to produce acoustic waves based on a sound data associated with a level. Further, the system may include an input device configured to receive a spatial input data. Further, the system may include a processing device communicatively coupled to each of the display device, the audio device and the input device. Further, the system may include a storage device communicatively coupled to the processing device. Further, the storage device may be configured to store digital data corresponding to an object, a cursor, a current cursor location, a previous cursor location, a geometric shape and the sound data in association with the multiple level indicators.
US11491396B2	Information processing method and electronic device An information processing method and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: acquiring an instruction for processing an image including a plurality of objects; in response to the instruction for processing the image, obtaining one or more objects, wherein a first object among the one or more objects has an object type consistent with a type of the image; and generating an interactive interface including the one or more objects and the interactive interface being configured for selecting a target object.
US11491392B2	Using finger presence to activate a motion control feature for a handheld controller A handheld controller may include a movable control that is usable for activating and deactivating a motion control feature of the handheld controller based on a detection of, or a failure to detect, a finger contacting a surface of the movable control. For example, a touch sensor associated with the movable control may provide touch sensor data indicative of a proximity of a finger relative to the movable control, and based on this touch sensor data, the motion control feature of the handheld controller can be toggled on and off, depending on whether the finger is contacting the movable control or not. When the motion control feature is activated, motion sensor data from a motion sensor(s) is sent to an application (e.g., a video game) as application input. When the motion control feature is deactivated, the motion sensor data is not used as application input.
US11491387B2	Universal non-helmeted protective facemask A protective non-helmeted single molded facemask for sports includes a frame structure formed of a polycarbonate polymer and an integrally molded rigid eye shield formed of a transparent polycarbonate polymer composition. The peripheral frame structure is structured and configured to engage a user's forehead, side and cheek facial structure and chin. An arrangement of vertical and horizontal bars in the lower portion of the face area of the facemask are structured and configured to protect the users nose and mouth from direct contact with external objects, while the rigid eye shield on the upper face area of the facemask protects the users eyes from direct impact and contact with external objects. Upper and lower straps extend from slotted openings on the sides of the facemask and are positioned and arranged to extend around the lower back of the wearer's head to secure the facemask on the wearer's head.
US11491385B2	Football yardage chain apparatus A football yardage chain apparatus for more accurately detecting first downs includes a unit housing having a pole aperture extending from a top side through a bottom side and a channel extending through to the pole aperture from proximal the bottom side to the top side. A pole is coupled through the pole aperture and a chain connector is coupled proximal a bottom end of the pole. A marker bar has a hinge coupled within the channel and swingingly moves between a stored position parallel with the pole and an alternative extended position configured to extend to a height proximal a nose of a football resting horizontally on the ground. A back side of the marker bar lies coplanar with a tangent plane of the pole at a point of union with the chain connector.
US11491383B1	Basketball training system A basketball training system includes a server computer and a basketball training machine. The server computer executes a workout module that manages operation of a graphical user interface that presents a graphical representation of a portion of a basketball court and receives user inputs that define a workout program that includes selected ball delivery locations relative to the visual representation. The basketball training machine receives the workout program and delivers basketballs to the selected ball delivery locations.
US11491372B2	Information processing device, information processing method, and computer program There is provided an information processing device, an information processing method, and a computer program capable of more reliably recognizing positions of a plurality of detection targets. The information processing device includes a control unit for recognizing positions of a first detection target and a second detection target that are present on the same surface. The control unit recognizes the position of the first detection target based on sensing data obtained by a first sensor for sensing the first detection target from a first direction, and recognizes the position of the second detection target based on sensing data obtained by a second sensor for sensing the second detection target from a direction opposite to the first direction across the same surface.
US11491370B2	Method and apparatus for predicting the likely success of golf swings A method of predicting the likelihood of a post T-off golf swing or consecutive swings resulting in a ball being sunk in a hole; the method utilising communication equipped cameras or communication equipped laser rangefinders at known locations to determine accurate ball lie information. Transmission of this location information in real time to a processing facility linked to a database of historical play information incorporating at least ball position information and golf course in order to calculate odds of success of the upcoming swing and/or subsequent swings.
US11491368B2	Foldable push-up board A foldable push-up board includes a base plate, two handles that are each detachably fixed to the base plate, and at least one anti-slip plug detachably fixed to the base plate, the bottom portion of the anti-slip plug protruding from the bottom-facing surface of the base plate. The base plate has a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a hinge connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion. Each handle has a U-shaped connecting section having protruding posts configured to be detachably fixed to the base plate, and a holding section that closes an opening of the U-shaped connecting section.
US11491363B2	Exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a resistance device including left and right sheaves and associated rewind mechanisms. Left and right cords are routed from the sheaves through left and right swivel pulleys to left and right force receiving members. A person stands on a foot platform and exercises by using her arms and/or her legs to pull the cords from the sheaves. The person may stabilize herself by placing one or both hands on handlebars when those hands are not involved in the pulling activity.
US11491359B2	Portable exercise bar A portable exercise bar is provided. The bar is particularly suited to individuals wishing to obtain balance and positional support during an exercise routine, especially routines involving the lifting and balancing of the user's legs. The bar is useful for practicing ballet and dance moves in temporary environments where there is a door that can be used for supporting the device. Thus, the bar is configured for secure, yet removeable, attachment to a common door. Further, the exercise bar of the present invention is lightweight and can be conveniently packed for modern travel needs.
US11491351B2	Acoustic device for skin treatment and methods of using the same Methods of treating the skin and in particular removing pigment from a tattoo are provided. In preferred embodiments, a piezoelectric transducer is placed at a plurality of locations above the skin and focused acoustic waves at 7 MHz or more are transmitted into the skin. The focal point of the focused acoustic waves is between 0.1 mm and 5 mm below the surface of the skin. The design of the piezoelectric transducer along with the frequency of operation are carefully chosen to create points of treatment with a desired size and shape. The correct amount of energy is supplied to the points of treatment to produce a lesion of a desired size and shape. The lesions are spaced and located to effect the treatment of the skin.
US11491350B2	Decision support system for individualizing radiotherapy dose For decision support in a medical therapy, machine learning provides a machine-learned generator for generating a prediction of outcome for therapy personalized to a patient. The outcome prediction may be used to determine dose. To assist in decision support, a regression analysis of the cohort used for machine training relates the outcome from the machine-learned generator to the dose and an actual control time (e.g., time-to-event). The dose that minimizes side effects while minimizing risk of failure to a time for any given patient is determined from the outcome for that patient and a calibration from the regression analysis.
US11491345B2	Electromagnetic radiation targeting devices, assemblies, systems and methods The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.
US11491344B2	Electromagnetic radiation targeting devices, assemblies, systems and methods The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.
US11491342B2	Magnetic stimulation methods and devices for therapeutic treatments Methods and devices producing time varying magnetic field have therapeutic uses. The device contains a coil made of insulated wires, an energy storage device, an energy source and a switch. The coil is flexibly attached in a case. The device has at least one blower for cooling the coil. The methods and devices can be used in for example in physiotherapy, neuropsychiatric therapy, aesthetic therapy, urology or urogynecology.
US11491335B2	Method and system for providing neuromodulation A system for neuromodulation, at least including a timeline definition module configured to define a timeline in which neuromodulation may be provided; A timeline dividing module for dividing the timeline into a series of time slots; several neuromodulation entities, each entity being capable to claim at least one slot exclusively for providing neuromodulation.
US11491330B2	Wellness device using interference frequencies A wellness device is provided that utilizes interference frequencies. The wellness device applies frequencies modulated by one another to interfere with one another to create a unique frequency delivery to achieve a desired result.
US11491328B2	Prevention and treatment of diastolic flow reversal Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.
US11491326B2	Stimulation lead with electrodes configured for sensing and stimulation over a partial circumference A lead body is operable to be implanted proximate a target nerve tissue of a patient. A sensing electrode is configured to sense biopotentials over a first partial circumference of the lead body. A stimulation electrode is configured to deliver stimulation energy over a second partial circumference of the lead body. A signal generator is electrically coupled to the stimulation electrode and a sensing circuit is coupled to the sensing electrode. A processor is operable to apply a stimulation signal to the stimulation electrode via the signal generator and, via the sensing circuit, sense an evoked response to the stimulation signal that propagates along a neural pathway.
US11491320B2	Intracardiac pumping device The invention relates to an intercardiac pump device comprising a pump (11) whose distal end (13) is connected to a cannula (15) which is provided with a suction head (16) for sucking blood. Said strainer is provided with a non-sucking extension (20) for stabilising the position of said pump device in the heart and mechanically prolonging the cannula (15) without deteriorating hydraulic conditions. Said extension is also used in the form of a spacer in order to avoid that the suction head (16) adheres to a cardiac wall.
US11491319B2	Multi-line opposed inlet infusion coupling An infusion coupling allows administration of IV drugs to a patient through an IV fluid line, and ensures that successive courses of medication are fully passed or flushed from the line to prevent mixing of incompatible drugs in the IV line. The infusion coupling includes a vessel body, and a plurality of branch inlets to receive medication through IV tubing connected to the inlets. The vessel body has a generally cylindrical shape such that each of the branch inlets is in fluidic communication with the interior volume for receiving the IV fluids for transport. The inlets are angled on the body of the infusion coupling. A transverse bar or obstruction extends across an interior diameter of the infusion coupling for disrupting a circular flow that can result in a vortex. Formation of a vortex can retain the infused medication in the infusion coupling and result in mixing with successive medication courses.
US11491316B2	Luer to luer tissue morselizer A morselizer comprising (a) a hollow cylindrical structure with an inner wall and an outer wall and comprising a first end section, a second end section, and a center section extending axially between the first end section and the second end section providing a substantially axial liquid pathway therein; (b) wherein each end section comprises a axially and radially hollow luer fitting that is attachable to a structure with a complementarily sized luer fitting; and (c) one or more blades extending transversally across the inner diameter of the center section wherein (i) each blade is comprised of a plurality of ends, including a posterior end secured to at least the center wall section inner wall at a center section inner wall first position and an anterior end proximal a center section inner wall second position opposite the center section inner wall first position, with a gap positioned between the blade anterior end and the center section inner wall second position, and (ii) at least two ends comprise cutting ends.
US11491314B2	Wedge dissectors for a medical balloon A cage can be positioned around a medical balloon, such as an angioplasty balloon, to assist in a medical procedure. The cage can include a plurality of strips, each extending between a set of rings including first and second rings. As the balloon expands, the first and second rings move closer together and allow the strips to expand outward. The cage may have wedge dissectors on the strips.
US11491311B2	Self-holding medical device control handle with cam actuated clutch mechanism A medical device control handle has a first actuation assembly and a second actuation assembly, wherein each assembly has a shaft that is axially aligned but not rotationally coupled with the other shaft. The first actuation assembly includes a first actuation member and a clutch mechanism having a friction disk for generating frictional torque in rendering the first actuation member self-holding. The first actuation member has a cam portion adapted to impart translational motion and rotational motion for disengaging the clutch mechanism upon pivotation of the first actuation member, thus allowing rotation of the first shaft to manipulate a feature of the medical device, for example, deflection. The second actuation assembly includes a second actuation member and a translating member that is responsive to rotation of the second shaft so as to manipulate another feature of the medical device. The second actuation member is also self holding.
US11491309B2	Delivery guidewire A delivery guidewire for navigating a catheter in the heart to deliver a valve prosthesis. The delivery guidewire comprising an elongated core, an outer sleeve disposed on the elongated core, and a coil disposed on a distal portion of the elongated core. The delivery guidewire having a first section having a generally uniform diameter and a second section having a tapering section. A distal portion of the second section of the delivery guidewire comprises a pigtail shape atraumatic tip which can remain in the left ventricle.
US11491306B2	Bi-lateral catheter system and methods for use The present disclosure provides an apparatus including a first tubular housing including a first exit port and a second tubular housing including a second exit port. The apparatus also includes a third tubular housing coupled to at least one of the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing such that each of the first tubular housing, the second tubular housing, and the third tubular housing are fixed with respect to one another. The apparatus also includes a first catheter including a first plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter including a second plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within of the second tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a pressure transducer line positioned in the third tubular housing and a pressure transducer coupled to the pressure transducer line.
US11491305B2	Method for producing a catheter comprising a FPCB A method for producing a catheter includes inserting a temporary mandrel into a catheter tube, followed by preshaping a FPCB in a round hollow cylindrical shape and position it on the catheter tube. Then a shrink tube is positioned around the FPCB on the outside of the catheter tube. The assembly is preheated to the point that the shrink tube has fully contracted and directly contacts and closes the FPCB around the catheter tube. Then the assembly is heated above the melting temperature of the catheter tube to reflow the catheter tube material around the FPCB inside the shrinking tube. After a resting period to allow solidification of the assembly material the mandrel is removed from the inner lumen of the re-solidified catheter tube, and finally the shrink tube is removed.
US11491303B2	Medical tube clearance device Methods and devices for actuating a clearance device to clear obstructive debris from medical tubes are disclosed. More particularly, a shuttle that includes a first primary magnetic element that is adapted to magnetically engage and translate a magnetic guide within a tube is disclosed. The first primary magnetic element is aligned so that a first primary magnetic field emanating therefrom is aligned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tube when viewed from a side of the shuttle.
US11491302B2	System and methods for triggering sounds to mask noise from respiratory systems and their components A system includes a respiratory device, a mask, a microphone, a speaker, and a control system. The respiratory device is configured to supply pressurized air. The mask is coupled to the respiratory device and configured to engage a user during a sleep session to aid in directing the supplied pressurized air to the user. The microphone is configured to generate audio data. The speaker is configured to emit sound. The control system is configured to analyze the audio data to determine if noise associated with air leaking from the mask is occurring. Responsive to (i) the analysis resulting in a determination that noise associated with air leaking from the mask is occurring, (ii) the respiratory device determining that air is leaking from the mask, or (iii) both, the speaker is caused to emit the sound to aid in masking the noise associated with the air leaking from the mask.
US11491293B2	Method and system for delivering oxygen to a patient A system for delivering oxygen comprises an oxygen source; a ventilator operatively connected to the oxygen source to receive a supply of oxygen therefrom; a valve having a) an open position in which the ventilator receives the supply of oxygen from the oxygen source and b) a closed position in which the ventilator is not in fluid communication with the oxygen source; a sensor configured to measure breath flow information for the patient; and a computer system to: determine a volume of gas delivered to the patient during a breath cycle of the patient and an inspiratory volume of gas delivered to the patient during an inspiration phase of the breath cycle by using the breath flow information; and provide input to the valve based on the determined volumes, the provided input causing a movement of the valve between the open and the closed positions.
US11491287B2	Inhalation device The present invention provides for the integration of drug dispersion methods into a drug or medicine delivery system. The drug dispersion methods used include shear (e.g., air across a drug, with or without a gas assist), capillary flow or a venturi effect, mechanical means such as spinning, vibration, or impaction, and turbulence (e.g., using mesh screens, or restrictions in the air path). These methods of drug dispersion allow for all of the drug in the system to be released, allowing control of the dosage size. These methods also provide for drug metering, fluidization, entrainment, deaggragation and deagglomeration. The present invention also provides for the integration of a drug sealing system into the device. The drug sealing system provides a way of blocking the migration of drug from one area of the package to another. The drug seal system can also provide a method of tightly containing the drug until the package is opened, of directing airflow through the package and of managing and containing the drug during the package/device manufacturing process.
US11491286B2	Inhaler device with improved locking clip The present invention relates to a clip (2) that is disposed in the lock section of dry powder inhaler devices (1) and that has a beak-shaped first end (4) with a retaining tab (3) at the end thereof, a housing (9) through which a pin (11) connected to the device body (10) at the center section thereof passes, and a second tab (8) at a second end (7) thereof, wherein the second end (7) of said clip (2) is composed of two pieces, namely an upper piece (5) and a lower piece (6), and said pieces (5, 6) are joined at the beak-shaped first end (4).
US11491285B2	Ultrasonic medicine application device that strongly promotes medicine absorption An ultrasonic medicine application device that strongly promotes medicine absorption, having a housing, a control panel and a circuit board inside the housing, a medicine supply mechanism and an ultrasonic massage mechanism on a bottom surface of the housing. The ultrasonic massage mechanism has a base panel having massage projections, and also an electrical ultrasonic vibration element, which drives the projections make high frequency ultrasonic vibration. The medicine supply mechanism is positioned between the ultrasonic massage mechanism and the circuit board, and is configured to supply medicine towards the ultrasonic massage mechanism.
US11491284B2	Plasma treatment method for coating a glass syringe body for a hypodermic pre-filled glass syringe Method for coating a glass syringe body for a hypodermic pre-filled glass syringe, wherein at least one emulsion and/or one solution containing at least one layer-forming substance is applied to at least one inner surface of the hypodermic pre-filled glass syringe, which defines an axial direction, wherein at least a partial surface of the inner surface in a syringe cone of the pre-filled glass syringe is subsequently exposed to a plasma, wherein a negative pressure source is arranged in relation to the syringe cone in the axial direction opposite the atmospheric-pressure plasma source, wherein a negative pressure of less than atmospheric pressure is provided by means of the negative pressure source.
US11491281B2	Assembly for a drug delivery device and drug delivery device A drug delivery device includes a housing and a movable member, which is arranged to be rotatable in an incrementing direction and a decrementing direction, the movable member being operatively coupled to an energy storage member and biased to rotate into the decrementing direction by energy stored or storable in the energy storage member. Rotation of the movable member in the incrementing direction increases the energy stored in the energy storage member. The drug delivery device also includes a locking system including a locking feature, a block feature, and a release member, wherein the locking feature is arranged to cooperate with the block feature to form a releasable locking interface configured such that, when the releasable locking interface is established, rotational movement of the movable member relative to the housing is blocked in the decrementing direction, and when the releasable locking interface is released, the movable member is rotatable in the decrementing direction.
US11491277B2	Syringe with multi-stage filling and dispensing The syringe includes a hollow body with at least one free-floating piston and a plunger within the body, with the piston between the plunger and a proximal end of the body. A manifold is provided lateral to the body. The manifold leads to an input/output tip. The manifold includes a front port located between the piston and the proximal end of the body and a rear port spaced from the proximal end of the body. The manifold includes at least one flow path leading from the input/output tip to at least one of the front port and/or the rear port. A first fluid fills a rear chamber distal to the piston and then the manifold is adjusted to fill second fluid into a front chamber proximal of the piston, and then the manifold is adjusted to allow sequential delivery of the second fluid and the first fluid.
US11491276B2	Pharmacotherapy of neurosystem dysfunctions Release of a neurological drug in a targeted region of a subject's brain by a drug delivery system (DDS) is intentionally caused by the subject watching or interacting with an audio/video-based task on an electronic display. The DDS is calibrated to release the neurological drug based on a particular pH, lactate level, blood flow, temperature, magnetic field, specific molecules released by brain cells, or other physiological factors within the target region. The interactive task produces the physiological factors in the brain in specific areas of pathology for which the drug is prescribed, and limits drug delivery at areas unaffected by illness where it could disrupt normal function, causing problematic side effects and preventing dose levels optimal for target impact. Feedback from the interactive task and associated cognitive probes also can adapt the interactive task or suggest new pharmacologic agents as the degree or primary focus of brain pathology changes during the course of treatment.
US11491272B2	Endovascular implants and devices and methods for accurate placement Various systems, devices, and methods for endovascular implants and placement thereof are disclosed. The implants include a proximal implant segment, a distal implant segment, connector struts connecting the proximal implant segment to the distal implant segment, and a side opening between the proximal implant segment and the distal implant segment. The implants can be used to create an arteriovenous fistula or connect one vessel of the body to another by placement of the proximal implant segment and the distal implant segment within the vessels to be connected. The implants can include one or more anchors for securing the implant in place with respect to the vessels of the body it is connecting. The implants can also include a continuous strut or ring at a distal edge of the proximal implant segment. Also disclosed are methods for percutaneous placement of the implants, and a device for percutaneous delivery.
US11491271B2	Method for controlling a device for extracorporeal blood gas exchange, device for extracorporeal blood gas exchange, as well as control device for controlling a device for extracorporeal blood gas exchange A method controls a device for extracorporeal blood gas exchange. The device has a membrane as a gas-liquid barrier between a bloodstream and a gas stream. The membrane further makes possible a passing over of the carbon dioxide content from the bloodstream into the gas stream. The device has at least one actuator. A change in a value of an operating parameter of the actuator brings about a change in a value of the carbon dioxide content that passes over from the bloodstream into the gas stream. The method further includes providing breathing gas information that indicates a carbon dioxide concentration in breathing gas and providing a control signal, which indicates a request for setting a value of the operating parameter and changing of the value of the operating parameter as a function of the carbon dioxide concentration in the breathing gas.
US11491259B1	Biomimetic nanofiber tissue scaffolds A biomimetic tissue scaffold for repairing an elongated tissue in need of repair can comprise a plurality of coiled flexible polymeric ribbons having a surface on which is formed an array of nanofibers, the ribbons forming a tubular body defining a first open end in which a first end of the elongated tissue is receivable, a second open end in which a second end of the elongated tissue is receivable, and a lumen extending between the first and second open ends.
US11491258B1	Biomimetic nanofiber tissue scaffolds A biomimetic tissue scaffold for repairing an elongated tissue in need of repair can comprise a plurality of coiled flexible polymeric ribbons having a surface on which is formed an array of nanofibers, the ribbons forming a tubular body defining a first open end in which a first end of the elongated tissue is receivable, a second open end in which a second end of the elongated tissue is receivable, and a lumen extending between the first and second open ends.
US11491254B2	Adhesive wafer with a neutralizer matrix An adhesive wafer for an ostomy device, the wafer comprising a skin-facing adhesive layer, a backing layer on a part of the non-skin-facing side of the adhesive layer, and a hole for accommodating a stoma. On the central portion of the wafer is located a release layer being configured to release a neutralizer. The release layer is in direct contact with the adhesive layer. The neutralizer is capable of neutralizing or at least minimizing the level of skin or adhesive aggressiveness of the output.
US11491252B1	Pathogen containment shield A pathogen containment shield comprises a plexiglass barrier to protect both employees on the one side of the barrier from infecting or being infected by customers on the other side of the barrier. The shield includes a vertical portion with an upper outwardly extending portion and side wings extending outwardly from the vertical portion in the direction of the customer. A hood mounted to the upper outwardly extending portion and including a tourmaline and antimicrobial infused filter, a fan designed to direct droplets into the filtration box at the base of the vertical barrier. The hood also includes an auto distance sensor and programmable auto timer to activate the fans and the filtration box when a customer approaches the shield and to turn off the operation a set time after the customer leaves. The filtration box includes a removable tourmaline and antimicrobial infused intake filter and pathogen killing UV-C light.
US11491249B2	Disinfection systems and methods for operating a light system In an example, a method of operating a UV light source for a vehicle includes measuring an amount of power on a commodity power feeder, determining when the measured amount of power is greater than a threshold amount of power and, responsively, actuating a switch to a first state in which the switch decouples the UV light source from the power on the commodity power feeder. The method also includes determining when the measured amount of power is less than the threshold amount of power and responsively actuating the switch to a second state in which the switch couples the UV light source to the power on the commodity power feeder. The method also includes, while the switch is in the second state, activating the UV light source, using the power from the commodity power feeder, to emit UV light in the vehicle.
US11491248B2	Sterilization tray A sterilization tray is disclosed herein. A medical instrument, such as an endoscope, may be placed into the sterilization tray, and the sterilization tray with the medical instrument disposed therein may be placed into a vacuum chamber of a sterilization system. The sterilization tray may also be used to transport the medical instrument to and from a point of care. Sterilization is performed with the instrument in the base component and the lid component disposed atop the base component. Transportation is performed with the instrument in the lid component and the base component disposed atop the lid component.
US11491247B2	Methods and reagents for tumor targeting with greater efficacy and less toxicity The present invention relates to a method for treating cancer. This method involves providing a first agent comprising a first targeting component coupled to a first cancer therapeutic component and providing a second agent comprising a second targeting component coupled to a second cancer therapeutic component. The first and second targeting components have different biodistributions and/or pharmacokinetics. The first and second agents are administered to a subject having cancer to treat the cancer. Also disclosed is a combination therapeutic comprising the first and second agents.
US11491246B2	Radiopharmaceutical and methods The radiopharmaceutical 177Lu-PSMA I&T is provided, including in high purities with extended shelf life. Further provided are methods of synthesis of 177Lu-PSMA I&T and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment that comprise 177Lu-PSMA I&T.
US11491240B2	Preparation of solid cyclodextrin complexes for ophthalmic active pharmaceutical ingredient delivery The present disclosure relates to ophthalmic compositions containing solid complexes of active pharmaceutical ingredient and cyclodextrin, to their method of preparation and their uses. The compositions can include an active agent drug/cyclodextrin complex substantially dissolved in an aqueous eye drop vehicle. The ophthalmic composition is generally in the form of a microsuspension including an active agent complex having a diameter of less than about 100 μm.
US11491234B2	Mitochondrial localization signals in human tafazzin and uses thereof Pharmaceutical compositions including a mitochondria-targeting polypeptide and a therapeutic agent coupled to the mitochondria-targeting polypeptide are provided. Methods of treating a subject in need thereof including administering a therapeutically effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition to the subject are provided. The subject may have an aging-related condition, heart failure, diabetes, myocardial infarction, acquired mitochondrial disorder, and/or inherited mitochondrial disorder. Methods of delivering compound to a mitochondrion and of preparing a compound for delivery to a mitochondrion are also provided. Furthermore, biological tracers including a mitochondria-targeting polypeptide and a label coupled to the mitochondria-targeting polypeptide are provided.
US11491231B2	Peptide-oligonucleotide chimeras (POCs) as programmable biomolecular constructs for the assembly of morphologically-tunable soft materials This disclosure related to modular and programmable peptide-oligonucleotide chimeras comprising of peptide and oligonucleotide segments interlinked by an organic core are presented and their assembly as morphologically-tunable soft materials, for example, nanostructure compositions comprising a plurality of compounds comprising a peptide segment and an oligonucleotide segment interlinked by an organic core moiety.
US11491230B2	Medication A device includes a cartridge to contain a CBD or CGB solution; a laser or heat source coupled to the cartridge to release the CBD or CBG solution; and a variable voltage power source coupled to the laser or heat source to adjust heating temperature on the cartridge.
US11491227B2	Cucurbituril-based hydrogels The invention provides hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel has a supramolecular cross-linked network obtainable or obtained from the complexation of an aqueous composition including a host, such as cucurbituril, and one or more polymers having suitable guest functionality. One or more polymers in the aqueous composition may have a molecular weight of 50 kDa or more, such as 200 kDa or more. The hydrogel may hold a component, such as a therapeutic compound or a biological molecule. The hydrogels are suitable for use in medicine.
US11491225B2	Transdermal carrier Improved formulations for topical treatment that ensure at least localized transdermal or systemic delivery of an active agent through skin, nails or hair follicles are disclosed.
US11491224B2	Bladder cancer photodynamic therapeutic agents with off-on magnetic resonance imaging enhancement Provided herein are porphyrinato-lanthanide complexes useful as theranostic agents and methods of preparation and use thereof. The porphyrinato-lanthanide complexes are useful in the treatment and imaging of cancer.
US11491220B2	Methods of producing bioconjugates of E. coli o-antigen polysaccharides, compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof Methods of producing bioconjugates of O-antigen polysaccharides covalently linked to a carrier protein using recombinant host cells are provided. The recombinant host cells used in the methods described herein encode a particular oligosaccharyl transferase enzyme depending on the O-antigen polysaccharide bioconjugate to be produced. The oligosaccharyl transferase enzymes can be PglB oligosaccharyl transferase or variants thereof. Also provided are compositions containing the bioconjugates, and methods of using the bioconjugates and compositions described herein to vaccinate a subject against extra-intestinal pathogenic E. coli. (ExPEC).
US11491218B2	Pharmaceutical composition that includes the surface and nucleocapsid antigens of the hepatitis B virus This invention reveals the pharmaceutical composition that includes the surface antigen (HBsAg) of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the antigen of the nucleocapsid (or core, HBcAg) of the same virus. The HBcAg of this composition contains messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) at a proportion of over 45% of the total amount of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in this antigen. Because of the changes in the constitution of the antigens forming it, the composition of the invention is useful for the prevention or treatment of chronic hepatitis B. It also covers the use of this pharmaceutical composition in the production of a drug for immuno-prophylaxis or immunotherapy against HBV infection, and its use to increase the immune response against an additional antigen that is co-administered with the mixture of these antigens.
US11491213B2	Modified factor IX, and compositions, methods and uses for gene transfer to cells, organs, and tissues The invention relates to modified Factor IX coding sequence, expression cassette, vectors such as viral (e.g., lenti- or adeno-associated viral) vectors, and gene transfer methods and uses. In particular, to target Factor IX nucleic acid to cells, tissues or organs for expression (transcription) of Factor IX.
US11491207B2	Gene editing methods and compositions for eliminating risk of JC virus activation and PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) during immunosuppressive therapy A method of eliminating the risk of JCV activation in a subject undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, by administering an effective amount of a gene editing composition directed toward at least one target sequence in the JCV genome, cleaving the target sequence in the JCV genome, disrupting the JCV genome, eliminating the JCV infection, eliminating the risk of JCV activation, and treating the subject with an immunosuppressive therapy. A pharmaceutical composition including at least one isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding a CRISPR-associated endonuclease and at least one gRNA having a spacer sequence complementary to a target sequence in a JCV DNA, the isolated nucleic acid sequences being included in at least one expression vector. Pharmaceutical compositions including at least one isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one TALEN, at least one ZFN, and gene editing composition of C2c1, C2c3, TevCas9, Archaea Cas9, CasY.1-CasY.6, CasX, or argonaute protein, which target at least one nucleotide sequence of the JCV genome.
US11491205B2	Biased IL2 muteins methods and compositions The present disclosures related to human interleukin-2 (hIL2) muteins, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, methods for preparing interleukin-2 muteins, recombinant vectors and cells comprising nucleic acids encoding IL2 muteins and methods for the treatment of human disease.
US11491201B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of “plaques and tangles” in humans and animals Composition and methods for treating brain “plaques” and/or “tangles” in a subject wherein the method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a black currant extract, Uncaria tomentosa extract, and an oolong tea extract.
US11491198B2	Method of chinese herbal medicine extract used for treating multiple diseases caused by drug resistant bacteria infection Disclosed is a new drug application of a Pithecellobium clypearia Benth Extract (EA), and particularly is a method of the EA used for treating multiple diseases caused by drug resistant bacteria infection. Related drug resistant bacteria include a Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB), an MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDRPA), an Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli (ECO) and an ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumonia (KPN).
US11491196B2	Use of microbial communities for human and animal health The disclosure relates to a mixture of bacteria belonging to at least six or seven different and specific bacterial species preferably for use in preventing or treating gastro-intestinal disorders. Preferably, the mixture of bacteria is grown together in a fermenter prior to administering the mixture to a subject in order to prevent or treat the disorder.
US11491195B2	Composition comprising Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP475 strain and Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP17 strain and use thereof The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising a Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP475 strain deposited under Accession No. KCCM12287P; and a Lactobacillus plantarum CJLPl7 strain deposited under Accession No. KCCM12249P, and use thereof.
US11491193B2	Compositions for fecal floral transplantation and methods for making and using them and devices for delivering them In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, for inducing the purgation of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including a colon; and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used for the stabilization, amelioration, treatment and/or prevention of constipation, for the treatment of abdominal pain, particularly non-specific abdominal pain, and diarrhea, including diarrhea caused by a drug side effect, a psychological condition, a disease or a condition such as Crohn's Disease, a poison, a toxin or an infection, e.g., a toxin-mediated traveler's diarrhea, or C. difficile or the pseudo-membranous colitis associated with this infection. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceuticals and products (articles) of manufacture for delivering these compositions and formulations to an individual. The invention also provides devices for delivering a fecal material to a patient.
US11491190B2	Visco-supplement compositions, and methods of use thereof Visco-supplement compositions derived from a transcellular fluid, such as human amniotic fluid, human aqueous humor fluid, or human vitreous fluid are described. Also described are methods for treating inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal system, such as joint inflammation, and methods of lubricating a joint using the described visco-supplement compositions.
US11491187B2	Methods of conditioning patients for T cell therapy The invention provides methods of increasing the efficacy of a T cell therapy in a patient in need thereof. The invention includes a method of conditioning a patient prior to a T cell therapy, wherein the conditioning involves administering a combination of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine.
US11491185B2	Intra-mammary teat sealant formulation and method of using same to reduce or eliminate visual defects in aged cheeses Described is an intra-mammary teat sealant and a corresponding method of forming a physical barrier in the teat canal of a non-human animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders during the animal's dry period. The method includes the step of infusing a bismuth-free teat seal formulation into the teat canal of the animal. The method also prevents the formation of black spot defect in dairy products, especially cheddar cheese, made from the milk of animals so treated.
US11491182B2	Substituted phenyl boronic acid containing polymers and methods of use The disclosure relates to cationic polymers functionalized with substituted phenylboronic acid groups and to methods of using the same to treat metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders.
US11491181B2	Glycolipid compositions and methods of use The invention provides immunostimulatory glycolipids and compositions thereof and methods of use thereof.
US11491177B1	Noninvasive medical procedure for destruction of cancer and precancerous cells Half of the cancers typically occur due to ineffective capability in their p53 proteins. The invention supplies the cells of the human body or patient with mRNA which will generate effective wild-type p53 proteins, so that this said protein can conduct proper surveillance inside the body's cells and act to destroy cells which have become or are about to become cancerous. The invention also includes introduction of interfering RNA to degrade mutated p53, allowing wild-type p53 proteins to form functional oligomers for cellular surveillance.
US11491170B2	Method for manufacturing functional material including plasmalogen A method for manufacturing a functional material that contains plasmalogen, the method including treating an animal tissue containing plasmalogen with protease, and extracting the animal tissue treated with protease with an extraction liquid containing ethanol.
US11491167B2	Combination product of Bcl-2 inhibitor and chemotherapeutic agent and use thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases The present invention relates to a combination product comprising a Bcl-2 inhibitor and a chemotherapeutic agent, and the combination product provides a use in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases (e.g., cancer).
US11491166B2	Spironolactone aqueous compositions Disclosed herein is a stable, ready-to-use liquid formulation comprising spironolactone and its method of use.
US11491161B2	Methods and compositions for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and other lung disorders Provided herein are methods for treating pulmonary hypertension. The methods include administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a vasodilator, wherein the vasodilator is administered to the subject via inhalation pro re nata using a portable inhaler. In some embodiments, the vasodilator is a PDE5 inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions for pro re nata administration of vasodilators are also described.
US11491160B2	Methods and compositions for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and other lung disorders Provided herein are methods for treating pulmonary hypertension. The methods include administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a vasodilator, wherein the vasodilator is administered to the subject via inhalation pro re nata using a portable inhaler. In some embodiments, the vasodilator is a PDE5 inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions for pro re nata administration of vasodilators are also described.
US11491159B2	Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating cardiovascular diseases Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising two or more compounds, wherein each compound is independently a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a calcium channel blocker, a histamine H1-receptor agonist, a histamine H2-receptor agonist, a histamine H3-receptor antagonist, or a β2-adrenoreceptor agonist. Also provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating a cardiovascular disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof two or more compounds, wherein each compound is independently a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a calcium channel blocker, a histamine H1-receptor agonist, a histamine H2-receptor agonist, a histamine H3-receptor antagonist, or a β2-adrenoreceptor agonist.
US11491155B2	Salt of a pyrimido[6,1-A]isoquinolin-4-one compound The present invention relates to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt of: (i) 9,10-dimethoxy-2-(2,4,6-tri-methylphenylimino)-3-(N-carbamoyl-2-aminoethyl)-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrimido[6,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one (RPL554); and (ii) ethane-1,2-disulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid.
US11491154B2	Therapeutic benefit of suboptimally administered chemical compounds The present invention describes methods and compositions for improving the therapeutic efficacy of therapeutic agents previously limited by suboptimal therapeutic performance by either improving efficacy as monotherapy or reducing side effects. Such methods and compositions are particularly applicable to mustard-based alkylating agents such as uracil mustard and analogs, derivatives, or prodrugs thereof, including 6-methyluracil mustard and 6-ethyluracil mustard.
US11491153B2	Methods for treating cancer using pyrimidine and pyridine compounds with BTK inhibitory activity The present invention provides methods of treating cancer using pyrimidine and pyridine compounds which are inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK).
US11491151B2	Compositions and kits useful for treatment of respiratory illness A stable liquid composition contained in a bottle wherein the composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 0.5% of phenylephrine hydrochloride, by weight of the stable liquid composition. The composition comprises less than about 0.1% of total aldehydes, by weight of the stable liquid composition, and has a pH from about 2 to about 6.5. The bottle comprises a material selected from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), nylon, polyethylene terephthalate polyester (PETP), or combinations thereof.
US11491149B2	Anti-androgens for the treatment of non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer Described herein are methods of treating non-metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer using an approved drug product comprising apalutamide, enzalutamide or darolutamide. Also described here are drug products containing apalutamide enzalutamide or darolutamide, and methods of selling or offering for sale an anti-androgen drug product.
US11491145B2	Combination therapies comprising targeted therapeutics The present invention provides pharmacological compounds including an effector moiety conjugated to a binding moiety that directs the effector moiety to a biological target of interest. Likewise, the present invention provides compositions, kits, and methods (e.g., therapeutic, diagnostic, and imaging) including the compounds. The compounds can be described as a protein interacting binding moiety-drug conjugate (SDC-TRAP) compounds, which include a protein interacting binding moiety and an effector moiety. For example, in certain embodiments directed to treating cancer, the SDC-TRAP can include an Hsp90 inhibitor conjugated to a cytotoxic agent as the effector moiety.
US11491138B2	Injectable psychoactive alkaloid composition and preparation thereof The liquid composition includes a psychoactive alkaloid extract or synthetic psychoactive alkaloid. The alkaloids in the extract are predominantly dephosphorylated rather than phosphorylated. The injectable psychoactive alkaloid composition includes a carrier, an optional tonicity modifier, an optional antioxidant or preservative, an optional pH modifier, and optional further excipients. A process for obtaining an injectable psychoactive alkaloid composition includes dephosphorylating the alkaloid during extraction, purifying the extracted alkaloid, and standardizing it to a specific concentration by adding measured quantities of excipients.
US11491132B2	Methods for treating thrombocytopenia The disclosure provides methods for treating, controlling or mitigating leukopenia (e.g. neutropenia) and/or thrombocytopenia, for example in the context of cancer chemotherapy, comprising administration of a monoacetyl-diacyl-glycerol compound, as well as compositions useful therefor.
US11491120B2	Pharmacological prophylactics against stress-induced affective disorders in females Methods for prophylactically treating a stress-induced affective disorder or stress-induced psychopathology in a subject are provided. Also provided are methods for inducing and/or enhancing stress resilience in a subject. In certain embodiments, an effective amount of (R,S)-ketamine or (2R, 6R)-hydroxynorketamine ((2R, 6R)-HNK) is administered to a female or male subject prior to a stressor.
US11491116B2	Adhesive patch An adhesive patch comprising: a support; at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on the support; and a release liner attached on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer so as to cover the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the support is a 3D patterned sheet characterized in that a plurality of protruded lines and recessed lines parallelly and linearly extending are formed inside and outside lines in a plurality of figures partitioned by the lines, walls of the protruded lines and recessed lines in some of the figures are formed to be inclined by different inclination angles with respect to a base part, and the protruded lines have different heights from the base part, serving as physical parameters of the protruded lines and recessed lines, toward a predetermined direction in the sheet.
US11491115B2	Nanoparticles containing extracellular matrix for drug delivery Nanoparticles coated with extracellular matrix (ECM) are provided, in some aspects, for the delivery of a therapeutic protein, nucleic acid, or drug. In some embodiments, the nanoparticles are delivered to a subject via inhalation or aerosol delivery. Also provided, in some aspects, are methods for treating acute lung injury comprising administering α-Klotho (αKlotho) protein or DNA to a subject.
US11491114B2	Formulations for enteric delivery of therapeutic agents Formulations containing pH-sensitive nanoparticles for the enteric delivery of therapeutic agents are provided. The nanoparticles include a pH-sensitive polymer that protects the therapeutic agent against degradation in the stomach and allows it to be released in the small intestine or colon. The nanoparticle formulation is particularly effective at protecting sensitive biotherapeutic agents from degradation when administered orally, and makes it possible to avoid administration of such agents by injection. Also provided are methods for producing the formulations, as well as methods of treating diseases employing the formulations.
US11491112B2	Lyophilization of RNA The present invention is directed to the field of RNA formulation, in particular to lyophilization of RNA. The invention provides a method for lyophilization of RNA. The present invention further concerns a lyophilized composition obtainable by the inventive method, a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine and a kit or kit of parts. Moreover, the present invention provides a novel use of a lyoprotectant for lyophilizing RNA, the use of the inventive method in the manufacture of a medicament as well as the first and second medical use of the composition obtainable by the inventive method, the pharmaceutical composition, the vaccine or the kit or kit of parts according to the invention.
US11491107B2	Mucoadhesive preparations, methods and applications thereof The present disclosure relates to mucoadhesive preparation comprising chitosan, and methods thereof. Further, the present disclosure relates to applications of the mucoadhesive preparation.
US11491104B2	Compositions and uses of alpha-adrenergic agents The disclosure provides cosmetic and therapeutic compositions of alpha-adrenergic agents. Compositions of the disclosure may be used for topical, transdermal or parenteral administration to the eye or eyelid. The compositions of the disclosure may be used cosmetically to improve the appearance of the eye or therapeutically to treat ptosis.
US11491101B2	Composition for strip-free hair removal The invention relates to an adhesive composition having a main fraction of synthetic tackifying resin, and a fraction of at least one macromolecular component, characterised in that said at least one macromolecular component comprises a copolymer of at least two different monomers taken from the alpha olefins and ethylene, to give the composition for strip-free hair removal mechanical or adhesive properties.
US11491097B2	Production method for medical and cosmetic material, and medical and cosmetic material The present invention provides a simple method for producing a medical/cosmetic sheet that is excellent in adhesion to skin or the like and sense of wearing, and is capable of releasing a functional component gradually and supplying it continuously to a treatment area or the like, and a medical/cosmetic sheet produced by this production method. Provided is a method for producing a medical/cosmetic material including a step of shaping a raw material containing a water-soluble salt of a first polyanionic polysaccharide having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 10,000 or lower, and a water-soluble salt of a second polyanionic polysaccharide having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 50,000 or higher, and thereby obtaining a water-soluble shaped body. A medical/cosmetic material produced by this production method is also provided.
US11491096B2	Stem cell stimulating compositions and methods The inventive subject is directed towards ready-to-use topical cosmetic formulations that include at least one defensin present in sub-antimicrobially effective concentrations. Surprisingly, even at such low concentrations, defensins recruit LGR6+ stem cells from hair follicles to the interfollicular space. Including defensins in the inventive topical cosmetic formulations may reduce one or more of wrinkle depth, wrinkle length, wrinkle width, pore size, irregularity in texture of a skin surface, oiliness, brown spots, and red spots in non-injured skin, thus reducing apparent age.
US11491095B2	Oily makeup cosmetic The present invention is intended to provide an oily makeup cosmetic that is colorless in appearance but develops a color on application onto body surface, such as skin and lips. The present invention provides a colorless oily makeup cosmetic comprising (a) one or two dyes selected from Red No. 218 and Red No. 223, and (b) an oil agent, and a mixture of the component (a) and the component (b) at a mass ratio (a):(b) of 0.1:100 has a difference of 0.2 or less between the maximum absorbance and the minimum absorbance in a wavelength region of 500 to 600 nm. The oily makeup cosmetic may develop a color due to the component (a) on application onto body surface, such as skin and lips.
US11491088B2	Compositions containing a capsule with a moisturizing agent The present specification discloses compositions comprising one or more encapsulates comprising one or more agents and methods and uses for the disclosed agents. A composition disclosed herein can be incorporated into a body wash, an after shower body lotion, a shampoo, a conditioner, a soap, a gel, a hand sanitizer, a cream, a spray, a mouse, a lotion, an ointment, a make-up product, a lip balm, a hair spray product, an arachnid/insect repellent or a medicinal product.
US11491085B2	Transfer device for fluid transmission A transfer device 2 for fluid transmission from a storage bottle 1 to a receiving unit, comprising at least one housing with a housing insert or inset which comprises at least one transfer needle 8, 9 and a needle protector. To ensure sufficient safety for the personnel, a new transfer device 2 is suggested which is suited for screwing on a disposable syringe 3 and may be directly connected to a storage bottle 1. Here, the transfer device 2 consists of only few elements which on the one hand ensure a reliable function and on the other hand prevent any contact with toxic medicine. To this end, the housing has a tubular design and has at one end an open cylinder section with at least one locking unit for a storage bottle 1, and at the other end an opening for a housing insert.
US11491084B2	Medical device Medical devices are provided comprising a spike including proximal and distal ends, and a central axis extending from the proximal to the distal end; a valve body; a biasing body which biases the valve body; a distal tube that moves integrally with the valve body to both sides in the axial direction relative to the spike; a proximal tube fixed in the axial direction relative to the spike, the distal tube comprising a guided portion guided toward the proximal tube, and an engagement control unit which moves the guided portion toward one side in the radial direction by connection of the different medical device to the distal tube allowing the guided portion to engage with the proximal tube, and moves the guided portion toward the other side in the radial direction releasing engagement with the proximal tube when the different medical device is detached from the distal tube.
US11491083B2	Insulin storage and dispensing system An insulin storage and dispensing system for housing a standard insulin bottle and securely keeping the bottle in place when using a syringe to access the port on the top of the bottle to fill the syringe while providing accessibility in the form of a convenient mounting assembly for mounting on a refrigerator, an interior cabinet door or wall.
US11491082B2	Cover for drug product bottles The cover is made with two parts that close on each other over a cap on a drug product bottle. Each cover part has a semi-cylindrical periphery, a semi-circular lid and a radially inwardly directed ledge along a bottom edge of the semi-cylindrical periphery to fit under the cap of a bottle in a closed position. The cover parts snap together to lock in place. In one embodiment, the cover cooperates with a handle assembly having a handle of U-shape that is disposed over the cover to prevent separation of the two parts from each other.
US11491071B2	Virtual scene interactive rehabilitation training robot based on lower limb connecting rod model and force sense information and control method thereof A virtual scene interactive rehabilitation training robot based on a lower limb connecting rod model and force sense information and a control method thereof are disclosed. The thigh, calf and foot of a leg of a human body are equated to a three-connecting rod series-connected mechanical arm. A human body leg gravity compensation model is constructed. The leg posture of a patient is detected by Kinect. An interaction force between a limb of the patient and a rehabilitation robot is detected by a force sensor on the rehabilitation robot. Then, a progressive rehabilitation training method is designed for the model. According to a set weight reduction ratio, the motion of the rehabilitation robot is controlled by judging plantar force data.
US11491070B2	Spine board A spine board is provided having a skull tong anchor assembly slidably attached to the spine board where a push rod mechanism is used to apply traction force on the skull tong anchor assembly. The push rod mechanism includes a strain gauge device so that the traction force can be selected and monitored. The spine board can also include a mattress that can be attached to the spine board where the mattress includes integrated shoulder straps that can be partially detached therefrom to secure a patient to the spine board.
US11491060B2	Wheelchair-bound passenger restraint device A wheelchair-bound passenger restraint device has a wheelchair retractor that rewinds one end portion of a wheelchair belt member in an extractable manner, a wheelchair buckle that can be fitted with a wheelchair tongue plate, a passenger retractor that rewinds one end portion of a passenger belt member in an extractable manner, a passenger buckle that can be fitted with a passenger tongue plate, a buckle sensor that detects that the wheelchair tongue plate has been fitted to the wheelchair buckle, and a passenger belt lock mechanism that is configured to be able to make a changeover between a locked state making the passenger belt member unextractable an unlocked state making the passenger belt member extractable, and that makes a changeover from the locked state to the unlocked state when it is detected that the wheelchair tongue plate has been fitted to the wheelchair buckle.
US11491059B2	Manually foldable wheelchair ramp A ramp assembly comprises a support defining a vertical and horizontal pivot axes and a ramp with a first ramp portion coupled at one side thereof to the support, a second ramp portion, and a hinge connecting the second ramp portion to the first ramp portion. The second ramp section is manually movable between a generally folded stowed position being disposed in a surface-to-surface facing arrangement with the first ramp section and an unfolded deployed position being disposed in an end-to-end facing arrangement with the first ramp section. The ramp is manually pivotable on the support, about the vertical and horizontal pivot axes, between a folded stowed position, an unfolded deployed position defining an inclined ramp surface, and a folded intermediate position. The ramp can be installed on a vehicle for use by non-ambulatory passengers and be disposed in a position allowing unhindered use of the vehicle by ambulatory passengers.
US11491053B2	Flexible absorbent bandage A bandage includes a top film, an absorbent layer and a perforated adhesive lower layer positioned under the absorbent layer for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. The absorbent layer includes at least one incision that improves the flexibility of the bandage.
US11491050B2	Devices and methods for a cannula-delivered treatment material application device Methods and systems for performing an ophthalmic surgical treatment procedure include one or more wicking members to secure a volume of treatment fluid to a distal end of a surgical instrument. Such a surgical instrument may include an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween, the elongate tubular member being configured to penetrate a body cavity of a patient. The instrument may further include a wicking member extending beyond the distal end of the elongate tubular member. The wicking member may be configured to secure a volume of treatment fluid delivered through the lumen to the wicking member for application from the wicking member to target tissue in the body cavity.
US11491049B2	Body physiological parameter determining Methods systems and apparatus are set forth herein. There is provided in one embodiment determining one or more body physiological parameter of a patient based on one or more input; and controlling a heating system for warming the patient based on a result of the determining.
US11491046B2	Compact male condom A compact male condom is provided having a flexible cylindrical body having a closed first end opposite an open second end defining an interior volume. The interior volume is dimensioned to receive a glans of a penis therein. A plurality of elastic rings is disposed about a circumference of the cylindrical body, wherein the plurality of elastic rings is selectively movable between an expanded position and a retracted position. The plurality of elastic rings is biased towards the retracted position.
US11491044B2	Chamber cushion, seal and use thereof A device and method for creating and/or maintain an obstruction free upper airway passage. The device configured to fit under the chin of a subject adjacent to the subject's at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's internal soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device including structural elements designed to optimize comfort, compliance and seal achieved through minimizing the pressure variation along the contact surface of the cushion element. The structural elements of the cushion may include a fluidly sealed chamber that may vary in thickness and width, a compressible elastic foam contained within the fluidly sealed chamber a ribbon layer backing the elastic foam contained within the fluidly sealed chamber and an adhesive layer disposed on the outer surface of the fluidly sealed chamber of the therapy device designed to contact the skin of the subject.
US11491042B2	Ostomy monitoring system and method An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.
US11491041B2	Peri-pelvic post-operative support assembly A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).
US11491040B2	Adjustable back brace An adjustable length spinal brace includes an elongate belt and an adjustment plate having spaced apart belt passage slits through which the belt is passed and belt engagement members that are pivotally adjustable relative to the plate to engage or disengage the belt. The belt engagement members are engaged with the belt to maintain a desired length of the brace, and are disengaged from the belt to permit adjustment of the length of the brace.
US11491035B2	Stent removal snare and dilator A tool for removing non-visually, urinary tract stents placed within the urinary tract of a patient, comprising a distal end, a longitudinally-extending stem, and a handle. The distal end has a conical head with a groove for hooking a stent, stent string or similar stent configuration. The snare head may have a channel for advancing the tool through a urethra over a guide wire. The snare head has a narrow conical front end for dilating urethral strictures. The stem connects the snare head to the snare handle and is made to be flexible or bend on encountering resistance.
US11491032B2	Artificial joints using agonist-antagonist actuators Artificial limbs and joints that behave like biological limbs and joints employ a synthetic actuator which consumes negligible power when exerting zero force, consumes negligible power when outputting force at constant length (isometric) and while performing dissipative, nonconservative work, is capable of independently engaging flexion and extension tendon-like, series springs, is capable of independently varying joint position and stiffness, and exploits series elasticity for mechanical power amplification.
US11491028B2	Insertion instrument for expandable spinal implants An insertion instrument for expandable spinal implants includes an elongate member, a shuttle, and a worm gear. The elongate member includes a handle portion of a proximal end and an end effector on a distal end, wherein the end effector is configured to be releasably engaged to an expandable spinal implant. The shuttle is slidably disposed within a cavity defined within the end effector and includes a wedged shaped distal end configured to engage an expandable spinal implant. The worm gear is rotatably disposed within the cavity defined in the end effector and is in mechanical communication with the shuttle, such that rotation of the worm gear effectuates movement of the shuttle. Distal movement of the shuttle effectuates articulation of an expandable spinal implant. A method of performing surgery is also disclosed.
US11491026B2	Methods and apparatus for implanting an interbody device An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
US11491025B2	Intervertebral implant and method of use An implant and method for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae is disclosed. In an embodiment for a spinal implant of the present invention, the implant includes a spacer body assembly and two retention members. The two retention members each include split fork tangs wherein the tangs of each retention member are simultaneously extendable from the spacer body assembly into the adjacent vertebra. A method of fusing adjacent vertebrae includes the step of inserting an implant between adjacent vertebrae with retention members. The method also includes the step of configuring the retention members wherein a portion of each tang of a retention member simultaneously extends from the implant into one of the adjacent vertebra.
US11491023B2	Methods and apparatus for minimally invasive modular interbody fusion devices The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments are positioned in a generally side by side configuration that defines a unitary body that mimics the planar shape of the vertebra such that the device contacts and supports the adjacent vertebra.
US11491017B2	Floating joint replacement device with supportive sidewall A meniscus replacement device for replacing damaged soft tissue at a host knee includes a first component comprising a first tissue-interface surface shaped to free-floatingly interface with tissue structure of one of a femur and a tibia in a knee joint having a damaged soft tissue, and comprises a second component comprising a second tissue-interface surface shaped to free-floatingly interface with a second tissue structure of the other of the femur and the tibia in the knee joint. The second component may include a containment cavity receiving at least a portion of the first component. In another form, the free floating soft joint tissue replacement component and the base component are fixed together. In some aspects, the second tissue-interface surface is shaped to fit contours of a natural tibia plateau. In some aspects, the first tissue-interface surface is shaped to fit contours of a femoral surface.
US11491014B2	Mould for making a temporary prosthetic component for a knee Described is a mould (1) for making a temporary prosthetic component for a knee in an operating room comprising: a first half-mould (10); a second half-mould (20) which can be coupled to the first half-mould (10) for forming a moulding chamber (C) for a temporary prosthetic component made of medical cement; and elements (30) for fixing the first half-mould (10) to the second half-mould (20).Each fixing element (30) has a rod (31) configured for connecting the first half-mould (10) to the second half-mould (20) and defining a weakness neck (32) configured to allow a facilitated breakage of the rod (31).
US11491010B2	Optical delivery and insertion of artificial chordae tendineae The present disclosure involves a system and method of use for delivering an interventional instrument, such as an artificial chordae tendineae (ACT) delivery instrument, into a beating heart. By delivering interventional instruments in a beating heart via the system described here, complex and invasive open heart procedures as well as cardiopulmonary bypass can be avoided, significantly reducing patient trauma and recovery time as well as operation time and complexity. The system disclosed includes an optical imaging system to provide the practitioner with visual imagery from the end of the system, and allow for real-time or near real-time imaging of tissue inside the beating heart (e.g., leaflet tissue). This provides for accurate verification of placement of the interventional instrument. In addition, the system includes a grasping mechanism, which allows the practitioner to hold tissue in position prior to placing the interventional instrument.
US11491006B2	Prosthetic valve with natural blood flow A prosthetic valve may be formed to direct flow out of the outflow orifice toward a posterior portion of a heart wall. The prosthetic valve includes an expandable frame which may be covered with a cover that is suturelessly attached to the frame. The prosthetic valve may also include an outflow orifice size which is controlled. Methods of using these devices are also disclosed.
US11490999B2	Light curing device for dental restoration materials and method of curing dental restoration materials The invention is directed to a light curing device, in particular for dental restoration materials, having a light source and a control device for the light curing device, which control device is capable of switching on the light source at different levels of power. The light curing device includes an actuation element which can be used to switch on the light curing device upon actuation by the user at a reduced dosage of light for pre-curing the dental restoration material. The control device in particular signalizes the reduced dosage.
US11490995B2	Orthodontic treatment and associated devices, systems, and methods Devices, systems, and methods for orthodontic treatment planning and orthodontic treatment are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the present technology, for example, are directed to a method of obtaining data characterizing movements of a patient's teeth from original positions to desired, final positions. In some embodiments, the method can include identifying one or more components of the movements, evaluating the movements, and/or modifying the movements. A method in accordance with several embodiments of the present technology can comprise obtaining an orthodontic treatment plan, which can include one or more suggested interventions to accomplish the tooth movements, a design of such intervention(s), and/or other useful information regarding the orthodontic treatment. In some embodiments, a method of the present technology comprises evaluating an orthodontic treatment during and/or after implementation of the treatment, which can include obtaining data characterizing current positions of the patient's teeth. Based on the evaluation, the method can include obtaining another orthodontic treatment plan and movement data characterizing movements of a patient's teeth from their current positions to desired, final positions.
US11490993B2	Elastic matrix band An elastic matrix band for use during a dental restoration process is provided. In one embodiment, among others, the matrix band may include an elastic circular band that has a first end and a second end. The elastic circular band includes an opening at the second end, and the first end has a larger diameter than the second end. The elastic circular band is configured to expand in order to situate the elastic circular band around a tooth and contract in order to adhere to the tooth. Additionally, the elastic circular band comprises a ridge that is positioned between the first end and the second end.
US11490990B2	Laser-assisted periodontics Periodontal disorders such as disorders associated with a dental implant are treated with a laser where an average laser power along with other laser parameters provide particular settings for the treatment, the treatment including one or more of creating a gingival trough or flap around the implant, ablating or denaturing infected tissue via photothermolysis, lasing a pocket around the affected implant, and compressing marginal tissues against the implant.
US11490987B2	Ultrasound-detectable markers, ultrasound system, and methods for monitoring vascular flow and patency An ultrasound-detectable marker, ultrasound system, and methods for monitoring vascular flow and patency is disclosed. The ultrasound-detectable marker comprises one or more resorbable polymers, one or more non-resorbable polymers, one or more non-polymeric materials, or any combinations thereof. The ultrasound-detectable marker is adapted for placement underneath, adjacent to, or above one or more vessels at a postoperative site, such as a vascular anastomosis site. Further, the ultrasound imaging system includes certain user guiding software and/or health analysis software for use with the ultrasound-detectable marker.
US11490985B2	Medical observation apparatus and control method There is provided a medical observation apparatus including: a determination unit which determines an apparatus to be used based on a captured image for medical use captured by an imaging device; and a display control unit which causes a related image for medical use corresponding to the determined apparatus and the captured image for medical use to be displayed.
US11490978B2	Instruments with electrically isolated components, related systems and methods A surgical instrument component for coupling an end effector to a shaft of a surgical instrument may comprise a distal portion made of an electrically conductive first material, a proximal portion made of an electrically conductive second material, and an intermediate portion made of an electrically insulating third material. The intermediate portion is disposed between and integrally connected to the proximal portion and to the distal portion.
US11490972B2	Driver interface, robotic surgical system, and method of detecting attachment of drape to driver interface A driver interface provided to a robot arm of a robotic surgical system according to an embodiment may include: a drive member provided corresponding to a drive transmission member provided on an adaptor; an actuator to drive the drive member to rotate; and a housing accommodating the actuator therein and including a drive member opening at a location corresponding to the drive member and a drape detection opening. The driver interface may further include a detection member movable between a protrusion position at which a part of the detection member is protruded from the drape detection opening of the housing, and a withdrawal position at which the detection member is withdrawn into the drape detection opening of the housing. The driver interface may further include a sensor configured to detect the detection member is moved to the withdrawal position as a drape is brought into contact with the detection member.
US11490971B2	Driver interface, robotic surgical apparatus, and method of detecting attachment of surgical instrument to driver interface A driver interface according to an embodiment may include an engagement member, an actuator, a detection member, and a sensor. The engagement member includes an engagement protrusion protruding from a surface of the engagement member and provided corresponding to an engagement recess provided at a drive transmission member rotatably provided in an adaptor. The actuator is configured to rotate the engagement member. The detection member is movable in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the engagement member. The sensor detects the detection member that has moved as a result of contact with a part of the drive transmission member.
US11490970B2	Automatic cannulating machine The invention relates to a cannulation robot for the automated affixing of a cannula to a patient. The cannulation robot comprises a fixing apparatus for affixing the cannula to the patient by means of an adhesive carrier. The cannulation robot comprises a positioning device designed to position a cannula holder of the cannula to an area of the patient's skin. The cannulation robot comprises an actuator device for a guide means, wherein the guide means is designed to guide the adhesive carrier to said skin area. The actuator device is designed to activate the guide means and thereby move the adhesive carrier by means of the guide means toward the skin area, wherein the adhesive carrier contacts the skin area as a result of the movement and adheres to same as well as is disposed such that it is connected to the cannula at least after being adhered.
US11490969B2	Optical camera positioning tool A system and method may be used to position or orient a camera within a surgical field. A method may include generating a graphical user interface including a first set of instructions to reposition the camera, and determining whether the camera is within a target volume location. The method may include automatically outputting an indication when the camera is within the target volume location. The method may include outputting a second set of instructions for display on the graphical user interface to align a laser, coupled to or integrated into the camera, to the tracker by changing an angle of the camera.
US11490967B2	Apparatus and methods for use with skeletal procedures 3D image data of a skeletal portion is acquired. A location of a proximal portion of a tool is calculated and a location is derived of a distal portion of the tool with respect to the skeletal portion, with respect to the 3D image data. A display indicates the derived location. First and second 2D images of the distal portion of the tool are acquired from two different poses of a 2D imaging device with respect to the subject and registered with the 3D image data. The location of the distal portion with respect to the 3D image data of the skeletal portion is determined based on the registration and an identified location of the distal portion within the 2D x-rays. Based upon the determined location, the display updates the indicated location of the distal portion. Other embodiments are also described.
US11490966B2	Method and system for modeling predictive outcomes of arthroplasty surgical procedures An apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory memory. The processor is configured to receive pre-operative patient specific data. The pre-operative patient specific data is inputted to a first machine learning model to determine a first predicted post-operative joint performance data output including first predicted post-operative outcome metrics. A reconstruction plan of the joint of the patient is generated based on a medical image of the joint, and at least one arthroplasty surgical parameter obtained from the user. The at least one arthroplasty surgical parameter is inputted into a second machine learning model to determine a second predicted post-operative joint performance data output including second predicted post-operative outcome metrics. The second predicted post-operative joint performance data output is updated to include an arthroplasty surgery recommendation, in response to the user varying the at least one arthroplasty surgical parameter, before the arthroplasty surgery, during the arthroplasty surgery, or both.
US11490960B2	Energy delivery systems and uses thereof The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
US11490957B2	Spectral sensing of ablation A method for tissue assessment includes ablating tissue at a site within a body of a living subject using an invasive probe applied to the site. At a first stage in ablation of the tissue, first measurements are made of scattered light intensities from the site at a plurality of different wavelengths. At a second stage in the ablation of the tissue, subsequent to the first stage, second measurements are made of the scattered light intensities from the site at the plurality of different wavelengths. Progress of the ablation is assessed by computing different, respective measures of change in the scattered light intensities at the different wavelengths occurring between the first and second measurements, and comparing the respective measures.
US11490956B2	Catheter utilizing optical spectroscopy for measuring tissue contact area A catheter comprises an elongated catheter body, a control handle, and a hollow tip electrode having a radially-symmetrical shell defining a cavity surrounding a center inner location from which light is emitted to pass through a plurality of openings formed in the shell for interaction with tissue and/or fluid, such as blood, outside of and in contact with the shell. Light interacting with tissue is reflected back into the cavity for collection whereas light interacting with fluid, such as blood, is absorbed. By analyzing the light collected in the cavity, a determination is made as to a ratio of light reflected by tissue versus light absorbed by fluid for indicating the amount of contact between the tip electrode and tissue. Alternatively, fluorescence may similarly be employed (light is emitted at one wavelength and detected at one or more different wavelengths) since tissue and blood have different fluorescence properties at various wavelengths. An integrated ablation and spectroscopy system further comprises an RF generator, a light source and a light analyzer adapted to analyze the light collected in the cavity.
US11490955B2	Electrosurgical seal plates A system for the manufacture of an end effector assembly which is configured for use with an electrosurgical instrument configured for performing an electrosurgical procedure is provided. The system includes a photolithography module that is configured to etch one or more pockets on a seal surface of the seal plate. A vacuum module is configured to raise, transfer and lower a spacer from a location remote from the pocket(s) on the seal plate to the pocket on the seal plate(s). An adhesive dispensing module is configured to dispense an adhesive into the pocket on the seal plate. An optical module is configured to monitor a volume of the adhesive dispensed within the pocket and monitor placement of the spacer within the pocket.
US11490954B2	Gap control via overmold teeth and hard stops A forceps includes an end effector assembly having a stop and a plurality of overmold teeth within at least one jaw member. One (or both) of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a stop molded within an insulative housing, and an insulator plate with the overmold teeth formed from plastic. The overmold teeth extend through openings within a sealing plate and protrude past the tissue sealing surface of the sealing plate. The stop primarily controls the gap distance between opposing jaw members by bearing most of an applied load and the overmold teeth assist in controlling the gap distance by bearing the remaining applied load.
US11490953B2	Electrosurgical instrument and passively cooled jaw members thereof An electrosurgical instrument includes an elongated first shaft fabricated from thermally-conductive plastic material, an elongated second shaft, and opposing first and second jaw members each having a proximal end portion coupled to a distal end portion of the respective first and second shafts. One or both of the jaw members has a jaw frame and an electrically-conductive tissue sealing structure disposed over the jaw frame. The first shaft has a heat sink disposed therein configured to dissipate heat from the tissue sealing structure toward the thermally-conductive plastic material.
US11490949B2	Treatment tool The disclosed technology is directed to a treatment tool having a blade. The blade includes a treatment surface configured to engage with a treatment target. A heater is configured to be coupled to the blade. The heater includes respective first and second heat generating surfaces each of which extending in a direction transverse to the treatment surface. Respective first and second thermally conductive members each of which is interposed between the respective first and second heat generating surfaces and the blade so as to thermally engage the respective first and second heat generating surfaces and the blade to one another. The respective first and second thermally conductive members includes respective first and second thermal conductivity anisotropies each of which being higher in longitudinal directions of the blade and each of which being lower in widthwise directions of the blade that are transverse to the longitudinal directions.
US11490948B2	Systems for incising tissue An elongate electrode is configured to flex and generate plasma to incise tissue. An electrical energy source operatively coupled to the electrode is configured to provide electrical energy to the electrode to generate the plasma. A tensioning element is operatively coupled to the elongate electrode. The tensioning element can be configured to provide tension to the elongate electrode to allow the elongate electrode to flex in response to the elongate electrode engaging the tissue and generating the plasma. The tensioning element operatively coupled to the flexible elongate electrode may allow for the use of a small diameter electrode, such as a 5 μm to 20 μm diameter electrode, which can allow narrow incisions to be formed with decreased tissue damage. In some embodiments, the tensioning of the electrode allows the electrode to more accurately incise tissue by decreasing variations in the position of the electrode along the incision path.
US11490947B2	Tattoo removal using a liquid-gas mixture with plasma gas bubbles Methods and systems are disclosed for removing a tattoo from a subject's skin by application of a cold plasma that is delivered via a liquid-gas mixture. The plasma can be delivered in the form of gas bubbles, in which at least a portion of gas is in the form of a plasma.
US11490946B2	Vapor ablation handpiece A vapor ablation handpiece for assisting a physician perform vapor ablation with a vapor ablation catheter includes a vapor generating element arranged in a coil shape. A mandrel seated in the body of the handpiece affixes the vapor generating element in the coiled arrangement. A voltage difference is supplied across the length of the vapor generating element when activated, causing the vapor generating element to heat liquid therein converting the liquid to vapor. The heated condensable vapor is delivered to a target tissue through the catheter.
US11490943B2	Device for inserting a surgical implant A device for forcefully inserting a surgical implant in a recipient bone by impaction, comprising an impactor (10) that exerts an impaction force on the implant and is associated with at least one sensor (12). The sensor (12) measures a value from among the exerted impaction force and the deformation of the impactor (10) and provides a measurement signal representing the temporal variation of said value during an impact. The sensor (12) is connected to a processing unit (30) that is configured to compute, on the basis of the temporal variation of said value during the impact, an indicator representing the level of contact between the implant and the recipient bone. The indicator corresponds to the duration separating the instant corresponding to the first maximum amplitude peak of the measurement signal from the instant corresponding to the second maximum amplitude peak of the measurement signal. The implant can be a femoral rod (2).
US11490941B2	Device for providing bone cement One aspect relates to a device for providing a bone cement from two starting components, having a hollow cylinder-shaped first container, in which a monomer liquid as first starting component can be stored, a hollow cylinder-shaped second container comprising a container wall, a first internal space, and a second internal space, whereby a bone cement powder as second starting component can be stored in the first internal space, and whereby the monomer liquid can be conveyed into the second internal space, a fluid-conducting conveying means arranged between the first internal space and the second internal space, whereby the first container and the second container are axially connected to each other.
US11490940B2	Device for the mixing and storing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement Device for the mixing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement and for storing a monomer liquid and a cement powder as starting components of the bone cement, comprising a cartridge having an internal space closed on one side by a mobile dispensing plunger; a monomer container for a monomer liquid and/or a connector for attachment of a monomer container which can be opened in the device so that the monomer liquid flows from the monomer container into the device; and a connecting conduit through which the monomer liquid can be guided into the internal space of the cartridge; having a pumping plunger that can be shifted axially in the hollow cylinder arranged in the hollow cylinder, which can be used to push monomer liquid from the hollow cylinder through the connecting conduit into the internal space of the cartridge by actuating the pumping plunger.
US11490938B2	Easy start cannulated bone screw A surgical screw for fixation into bone or soft tissue. The surgical screw includes a cannulated body having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the cannulated body has a tapered tip and a plurality of threads extend around the exterior of the cannulated body. An introducer extends distally from the tapered tip and has a diameter (which can be variable or constant) which is less than a diameter of the tapered tip. The surgical screw is cannulated such that a channel extends through the body from the proximal end to (and sometimes through) the distal end.
US11490937B2	Bone closure assembly A bone closure assembly that includes a buckle and a strap having a first end fixedly attached to the buckle. The strap is configured for looping around bone portions. The bone closure assembly also includes a locking cap removably connected to the buckle. The locking cap is configured for securing the strap within the buckle to secure the bone portions together.
US11490932B2	Polyaxial pedicle screw system This disclosure presents a polyaxial pedicle screw system. The system may comprise one or more of a screw body, a screw insert, a head component, a bushing, and/or other components. The screw body may have a major diameter. The screw insert may comprise a spherical head having a head diameter. The head component may have an axial bore forming an interior surface which defines a bore diameter of the axial bore. The interior surface may define a narrowest part of the bore diameter of the axial bore at a first end of the head component. The head diameter of the spherical head of the screw insert and/or the major diameter of the screw body may be larger than the narrowest part of bore diameter of the axial bore.
US11490931B2	Systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
US11490930B2	Internal pelvic fixator A system and method for internal pelvic fixation. Guide wires can be inserted through guides and opposing sides of a pelvic bone, and can indicate a depth for driving bone screws into the pelvic bone. Offset rod tools positioned about each guide can assist in determining an offset distance between an implant rod and the pelvic bone. A template rod may be coupled to the offset rod tools and used to select a length for the implant rod. Clamps can be coupled to the bone screws, the clamps having multiple axes of rotation, the angular positions of the clamps being secured by the tightening of a single nut of each clamp. Joysticks used to tighten the nuts can be coupled to a reduction holder mechanism that can decrease at least an axial distance between the clamps, and thus pelvic bones, before locking of the clamps via tightening of the nuts.
US11490927B2	Powered surgical device with speed and current derivative motor shut off A surgical instrument includes: an end effector; a power source; a motor coupled to the power source, the motor configured to actuate the end effector; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor and configured to control the motor based on a current draw of the motor and an angular velocity of the motor.
US11490920B2	Energy-based surgical instrument for treating tissue A surgical instrument includes a housing, an end effector, a movable handle, and a drive assembly. The movable handle includes first and second cantilever spring arms and is movable relative to the housing between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position. The first cantilever spring arm is flexed upon movement of the movable handle from the spaced-apart position towards the approximated position to bias the movable handle towards the spaced-apart position. The drive assembly is operably coupled between the movable handle and the end effector such that movement of the movable handle from the spaced-apart position towards the approximated position moves the end effector from an open position towards a clamping position for clamping tissue. The second cantilever spring arm is flexed upon application of a threshold pressure to tissue clamped by the end effector to control an amount of pressure applied to tissue clamped by the end effector.
US11490919B2	Minimally invasive ultrasonic osteotome head and minimally invasive ultrasonic bone power system A minimally invasive ultrasonic osteotome head and a minimally invasive ultrasonic powered system for bone; the minimally invasive ultrasonic osteotome head comprises an osteotome rod (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61) and a head end (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62), the head end (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62) being located at a front end of the osteotome rod(11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61), and the head end (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62) being bent laterally at a certain angle, wherein knurled teeth or skewed teeth are provided on the bent portion. By means of bending the head end (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62), bone tissue around the transforaminal endoscope may be removed. Therefore, a surgeon may, as much as possible, have more operation space under the limited endoscope channel, thereby increasing bone removal efficiency.
US11490915B2	Actuation mechanism with grooved actuation levers Particular embodiments disclosed herein provide a surgical instrument comprising a device having a proximal end and a functional end configured to be inserted into a body part, an assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a shaft coupled to the proximal end of the assembly, the shaft having a shaft housing, a bearing positioned around the assembly, wherein the bearing is configured to slide over the assembly, a hub having a sleeve tube. The basket comprises a plurality of grooved levers, each grooved lever having a proximal end received by the shaft housing and a distal end coupled to a tip of the basket, wherein compressing one or more of the plurality of grooved levers moves the bearing and the hub relative to the shaft and toward the functional end of the device, causing the sleeve tube to transition the device from the deactivated state to an activated state.
US11490908B2	Thrombectomy device and methods of use The device disclosed herein is used to the remove a thrombus from the vasculature. It includes an aspiration catheter and a thrombus retrieval device that extends through the lumen of the aspiration catheter. An expandable braided assembly extends over a distal region of the retrieval device, and an activation wire extends through the lumen of the retrieval device to attach to and control the expansion of the braided assembly. Applying tension to the activation wire causes the braided assembly to expand to a diameter of the practitioner's choosing. For example, the practitioner may apply a first level of tension to the activation wire to deploy the braided assembly to a first diameter and then later change the diameter by applying a different level of tension. The expanded braided assembly contacts the thrombus and is pulled proximally toward the aspiration catheter to assist in thrombus removal.
US11490907B2	Instruments and systems for an orthopedic shoulder replacement An instrument assembly for a shoulder arthroplasty that can comprise: a cut guide having a slot for aiding a resection of a head of a humerus; and a positioning assembly configured to position the cut guide relative to the head of the humerus, wherein the positioning assembly is configured to couple to a reamer. The positioning assembly can comprise: a boom configured to position the cut guide relative to the reamer and the head of the humerus along a first axis; and an arm coupled to the cut guide and configured to be moveable to position the cut guide relative to the head of the humerus about the reamer in a second axis.
US11490906B2	Drill guides and inserters for bone plates having hook members A system for assisting a surgeon in implanting hook plate-type bone plates includes a cannulated multiple barreled drill guide, a cannulated inserter/impactor, and a cannulated fastener coupling the inserter/impactor to a bone plate. The multiple barreled drill guide facilitates the drilling of at least two parallel holes at the distal end of a bone at the correct position and angle of entry, and includes a body and two drill guide channels coupled to the body in substantially parallel orientation relative to each other, with a guide pin aperture disposed between and substantially parallel to the drill guide tubes. The inserter/impactor likewise includes a central channel accommodating the same guide pin employed to place and align the multiple barreled drill guide.
US11490905B2	Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation Intramedullary nails, systems, and methods. The intramedullary nail may include a generally elongate body extending from a first, distal end to a second, proximal end. The distal end may include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the distal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the distal end of the nail. The proximal end may also include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the proximal end of the nail.
US11490901B2	Femoral neck resection guide The invention provides a surgical device for performing a controlled resection of the neck of a femur during a hip replacement procedure. The surgical device comprises a body portion having: a frame comprising an aperture dimension for receipt of a femoral head of the femur to position the body portion with respect to a centre of the femoral head; a resection guide for indicating a position of a resection plane on the femoral neck, and an arm extending between the frame and the resection guide. The body portion includes a linear alignment surface for alignment with a femoral shaft axis of the femur while the frame is mounted on the anterior or posterior aspect of the femoral head.
US11490898B2	Surgical saw blade A surgical saw blade has an upper surface and a lower surface, and includes a first end having right and left side edges, where the first end is configured to connect to an oscillating head of a powered saw. The saw blade also has a cutting end; and an elongated shank connecting the first end and the cutting end. The first end of the saw blade may be narrower than the shank, and a stopping surface may connect the first end to the elongated shank. The stopping surface is configured to engage the oscillating head of the powered saw, so as to ensure correct positioning of the saw blade relative to the oscillating head. The elongated shank of the saw blade may have an elongated hole through the shank, where the size and shape of the elongated hole are configured to optimize a resonant frequency and/or a dynamic stiffness of the saw blade. The cutting end of the saw blade may have a plurality of first teeth thereon, where each first tooth is mounted on a distal end of a tine. Each pair of adjacent tines is separated by a longitudinal slot, with a distal end of each longitudinal slot being bridged by a web connecting a corresponding pair of adjacent tines.
US11490890B2	Compressible non-fibrous adjuncts Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.
US11490881B2	Battery assemblies and control methods thereof A battery assembly includes a battery pack configured to supply energy to a load having a required energy, a housing enclosing the battery pack therein, a converter configured to convert an internal energy of the battery pack, and a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the converter based on information received from the load via a communication interface such that the converter converts the internal energy to the energy required by the load, wherein the converted internal energy is supplied to the load as the supplied energy.
US11490878B2	System and method for scanning for a second object within a first object using an adaptive scheduler Method for scanning for second object on or within first object starts by receiving information on first object and second object. Task lists are generated that include at least one task action based on information on first object and second object. Based on task lists, beamer is then signaled to generate and send first signal to first probe unit to perform first beam firing. Receiver processes first data signal from first probe unit that is then analyzed to determine if first object is identified using processed first data signal. Upon determination that first object is identified, based on task list, beamer is signaled to generate and send second signal to second probe unit to perform second beam firing. Receiver processes second data signal from second probe unit that is then analyzed to determine if second object is identified using processed second data signal. Other embodiments are described.
US11490875B2	Device for measuring blood flow The invention relates to a measurement device for the blood flow of an individual, for example for the detection of bubbles. The device comprises an acoustic emitter and a case with an emission surface capping the acoustic emitter. The emission surface is terminated at one end by a clavicular contact portion perpendicular to the emission surface and suited for coming to rest against a clavicle bone of the individual and is terminated at another end by a shoulder contact portion perpendicular to the emission surface and suited for coming to rest against a bone of the shoulder of the individual. A vertical distance between the middle of an active zone of the emission surface and the clavicular contact portion is less than 20 mm. A transverse distance between the middle of the active zone and the shoulder contact portion is included between 20 and 50 mm.
US11490872B2	C-arm imaging system and method A system for imaging an object includes an X-ray source operative to transmit X-rays through the object and a detector to receive the X-ray energy of the X-rays after passing through the object and to generate corresponding object X-ray intensity. The system also includes a controller to measure a detector entrance dose with no object being placed on the X-ray beam path and determine a relationship between an X-ray tube electrical parameter and the detector entrance dose. The controller further determines a relationship between the X-ray tube electrical parameter, the detector entrance dose and a detector average pixel intensity and obtains a normalized air map as a function of the X-ray tube electrical parameter based on calibration image data. The controller also generates an air map based on the normalized air map, the detector entrance dose and the detector average pixel intensity and reconstructs an image of the object based on the air map and the measured object X-ray intensity.
US11490871B2	Blood flow function examination apparatus and X-ray diagnostic apparatus According to one embodiment, there is provided an X-ray diagnostic apparatus which comprises an X-ray generation unit configured to irradiate an object with X-rays; an X-ray detection unit configured to detect X-rays applied by the X-ray generation unit and transmitted through the object; an image generation unit configured to generate an X-ray image based on X-rays detected by the X-ray detection unit; a recording unit configured to record pressure data acquired by using a pressure sensor provided on a guide wire; a measurement position setting unit configured to set a measurement position for a pressure by the pressure sensor using the X-ray image; and a display unit configured to display the X-ray image almost in real time and superimpose and display the measurement position set by the measurement position setting unit.
US11490866B2	Methods and systems for cooling of an imaging system Various systems are provided for an X-ray system. In one example, a mobile X-ray system, comprises a moveable arm comprising an X-ray source arranged at a first end and an X-ray detector arranged at a second end. The mobile X-ray system further comprises an integrated, fluid-circulating cooling arrangement arranged within a housing shared with the X-ray source, wherein passages of the cooling arrangement do not extend outside the housing.
US11490861B2	Physiological monitoring devices and methods using optical sensors A monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject includes a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure physiological information from the subject, a blood flow stimulator, and a processor configured to process signals from the PPG sensor to determine a signal-to-noise level of the signals. In response to a signal-to-noise level determination, the processor is configured to instruct the blood flow stimulator to increase blood perfusion at a location where the PPG sensor is attached to the subject. The signal-to-noise level determination may be a determination that the signal-to-noise level is below a threshold level. The blood flow stimulator may be a heating element or light source configured to heat the location of the subject.
US11490860B2	Biological information monitoring system, bed system, and biological information monitoring method A biological information monitoring system (100) configured to monitor biological information of a subject (S) on a bed (BD) includes at least one load detector (11, 12, 13, 14) provided below the bed or legs of the bed and configured to detect a load of the subject on the bed, a waveform calculation unit (31) configured to calculate a waveform indicating a temporal variation in a detected value of the at least one load detector in accordance with respiration or a heartbeat of the subject, and a biological information calculation unit (32) configured to calculate a respiration rate or a heart rate of the subject by using the waveform. The biological information calculation unit includes a first calculation unit (321) configured to calculate the respiration rate or the heart rate of the subject by a first means based on the waveform, a second calculation unit (322) configured to calculate the respiration rate or the heart rate of the subject by a second means that differs from the first means and includes normalizing the waveform, and a calculation control unit (320) configured to cause the second calculation unit to calculate the respiration rate or the heart rate when an amplitude of the waveform is a threshold value or less.
US11490858B2	Disposable sensor array wearable device sleeve system and method A removable wearable device sleeve includes a sleeve body, one or more sensors, and an interface for operative communication with the wearable device. A removable sleeve includes a sleeve body having a front element having a first aperture, a back element having a second aperture, a tubular element having a first end and a second end with a third aperture, and one or more back elements define a cavity to encase an earpiece, an interface, and a sensor, wherein the sensor communicates sensor readings to the wearable device through the interface. A method of placing a sensor configured to communicate with a wearable device onto the wearable device includes providing a removable sleeve and inserting the wearable device through the first aperture of the front element into the cavity of the removable sleeve to provide a removable wearable device sleeve.
US11490855B2	Methods and systems for monitoring and delivering therapy to a patient including a detachable adaptor for a monitor module An example system for monitoring and delivering therapy to a patient includes a monitor module with patient monitoring capability, and a manifold that is operable to provide an electrical connection between the monitor module and cables connecting to sensors for collecting physiologic monitoring data of a patient, and to provide a gas connection between the monitor module and tubing for delivering treatment to or collecting additional physiologic monitoring data from the patient. The manifold includes a connector for mechanically connecting the manifold to the monitor module, and the connector also for mechanically disconnecting the manifold from the monitor module while maintaining the cables and the tubing coupled to the patient. In some examples, the system can also include a cot including a second set of monitoring electronics with patient monitoring capability, the cot including a port for coupling with the connector of the manifold.
US11490853B2	Methods and devices using meta-features extracted from accelerometry signals for swallowing impairment detection A method can classify cervical accelerometry data acquired for a swallowing event to identify a possible swallowing impairment in a candidate. The method can include receiving axis-specific vibrational data for an anterior-posterior (A-P) axis and a superior-inferior (S-I) axis and representative of the swallowing event, for example from an accelerometer operatively coupled to a processing module that is a local or remote computing device. The method can include extracting one or more specific meta-features from the data and then outputting from the processing module a classification of the swallowing event based on the extracted meta-features, for example a first classification indicative of normal swallowing or a second classification indicative of possibly impaired swallowing.
US11490848B2	Advanced cardiac waveform analytics Systems and methods for electrocardiographic waveform analysis, data presentation and actionable alert generation are described. Electrocardiographic waveform data can be received from a wearable device associated with a patient. A mathematical analysis of at least a portion of the electrocardiographic waveform data can be performed to provide cardiac analytics. In instances where (1) a pathologically prolonged QT interval and (2) an R on T premature ventricular contraction and/or a ventricular tachycardia are detected from the cardiac analytics of the at least a portion of the electrocardiographic waveform data, an actionable alert can be generated and displayed with a visualization of the cardiac analytics.
US11490846B2	Bioelectrode and method for producing bioelectrode A bioelectrode (1) includes: a main electrode film (3); a nonpolarizable electrode film (4) disposed on one surface of the main electrode film (3); and a conductive gel film (5) disposed on the opposite surface of the nonpolarizable electrode film (4) from the main electrode film. The nonpolarizable electrode film (4) is constituted by an electrode film that contains supported silver chloride, the supported silver chloride including (i) a support and (ii) silver chloride supported on the support.
US11490843B2	Vehicle occupant health monitor system and method Apparatus, systems, and methods for methods for monitoring the health status of a vehicle occupant by detecting when a triggering physiological condition is met, confirming the triggering physiological condition is real by identifying a separate vehicle triggering event, and automatically responding to minimize the potential impact of the triggering event.
US11490841B2	Catheter A catheter and associated method for taking a plurality of samples from within a length of a blood vessel. The catheter includes an elongate central body arranged to be inserted into and positioned along a central region of a blood vessel. A plurality of collection areas are defined along the elongate central body for collecting samples at the central region of the blood vessel. A plurality of mixers are provided radially outwardly of the elongate central body and arranged to create a flow of blood from a boundary layer at a wall of the blood vessel to the elongate central body. This enables the collection areas to collect samples from the boundary layer.
US11490835B2	System for managing patient support apparatuses and patient fall risks A caregiver assistance system is disclosed for assisting a caregiver to ensure the beds of high fall risk patients are in desired states for reducing the likelihood of a patient falling. The system may also help the caregiver to perform rounding tasks. The system comprises a server in communication with the patients' beds and one or more mobile electronic devices (e.g. smart phones). The mobile devices receive answers to a plurality of fall risk questions and forward them to the server. The server generates a patient fall risk assessment from the answers, determines a desired state for fall-risk components of the bed if the patient fall risk assessment indicates the patient has a high risk of falling, compares the states of the fall-risk components to corresponding desired states, and issues an alert at the mobile device if any of the fall-risk components are not in their desired state.
US11490833B2	Apparatus and method for remote range-of-motion testing An apparatus for performing a remote test of range of motion of a person operating a user device includes a transceiver, a processor, and a display. The transceiver is configured to transmit a link to the user device and to receive motion data from the user device. The processor is configured to calculate in real time, based on the motion data, the position of the user device to enable real-time display to a test provider of the performance of the test and to determine in real time the quality of the test. The display is configured to show in real time a continuous indication of the performance of the test and quality results of the test. A method for performing a remote test of range of motion of a person operating a user device is also described and claimed.
US11490832B2	Method and apparatus for determining acetabular component positioning An instrument for establishing orientation of a pelvic prosthesis comprises a hub, a first arm attached to and extending from the hub, and a second arm attached to and extending from the hub. The first and second arms define a nominal plane of the apparatus, and may extend from the hub at an angle relative to each other. Distances between the first and second legs and between the first and third legs are adjustable. The first, second, and third legs have tips, and the tips of the first, second, and third legs define a plane having a predefined geometric relationship to the nominal plane of the apparatus.
US11490828B2	Bioelectrical impedance measurement device and method thereof The bioelectrical impedance measurement device mainly includes a portable casing, a control member inside the portable casing, and an electrode assembly joined to the portable casing and electrically connected to the control member. The control member includes current generation element, a current collection and processing element, and a current protection element. The electrode assembly includes a left-hand contact and a right-hand contact, both configured on the portable casing. The electrode assembly further includes a left-foot contact, and a right-foot contact, both extended from the portable casing. The left-hand contact, right-hand contact, left-foot contact, and right-foot contact are respectively connected to a user's left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot. The current generation element generates an electrical current, which enters the user's body through the limbs and then collected to calculate various bioelectrical impedances and to determine a required biological information.
US11490826B2	Apparatus, systems and methods for measuring flow and pressure within a vessel Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, system and method can be provided to measure a flow of fluid within an anatomical structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first probe arrangement structured to be insertable into a vessel and configured to direct at least one radiation to at least one portion of the anatomical structure. Further, it is possible to provide at least one second arrangement which configured to detect an interference between a first radiation provided from the fluid via the probe arrangement and second a second radiation provided from a reference path as a function of wavelength thereof. Further, at least one third arrangement can be provided which is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid as a function of the interference.
US11490825B2	Biological information detection apparatus that includes a light source projecting a near-infrared pattern onto an object and an imaging system including first photodetector cells detecting near-infrared wavelength light and second photodetector cells detecting visible wavelength light A biological information detection apparatus includes: a light source which projects a pattern of near-infrared light onto an object including a living body; an imaging system which includes first photodetector cells detecting light in a near-infrared wavelength range and second photodetector cells detecting light in a visible wavelength range, and generates a first image signal representing a first image, which is an image taken in the near-infrared wavelength range, of the object on which the pattern is projected, and a second image signal representing a second image of the object taken in the visible wavelength range; and a calculator which calculates biological information concerning the living body using at least one selected from the group consisting of the first and second image signals.
US11490823B2	Method of detecting portal and/or hepatic pressure and a portal hypertension monitoring system The devices and methods generally relate to vibratable sensors for measuring ambient fluid pressure, in particular implantable sensors. The devices and methods are suited to implantation within the body to monitor physiological conditions, such as portal and/or hepatic venous blood pressure, and allow frequent, remote interrogation of venous pressure. The sensor devices are relatively small compared to conventional devices for measuring fluid pressure and can be implanted in the portohepatic venous system, whereas conventional devices are too large. The small size of the device is accomplished by using a thick sensor membrane, compared to conventional devices, and by limiting the size of additional elements of the device relative to the size of the sensor membrane. The thicker sensor member also obviates the need for multiple sensor arrays and maintains the accuracy and robustness of the sensor device. A data capture, processing, and display system provides a pressure measurement reading.
US11490818B2	Fiber-based multimodal biophotonic imaging and spectroscopy system The disclosed embodiments relate to multimodal imaging system, comprising: a fiber-coupled fluorescence imaging system, which operates based on ultra-violet (UV) excitation light; and a fiber-coupled optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system. The multimodal imaging system also includes a fiber optic interface comprising a single optical fiber, which facilitates light delivery to a sample-of-interest and collection of returned optical signals for both the fluorescence imaging system and the OCT imaging system. During operation of the system, the single optical fiber carries both UV light and coherent infrared light through two concentric light-guiding regions, thereby facilitating generation of precisely co-registered optical data from the fluorescence imaging system and the OCT imaging system.
US11490817B2	Interferometric frequency-swept source and detector in a photonic integrated circuit A non-invasive optical measurement system comprises a two-dimensional array of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) mechanically coupled to each other. Each PIC is configured for emitting sample light into an anatomical structure, such that the sample light is scattered by the anatomical structure, resulting in physiological-encoded signal light that exits the anatomical structure. Each PIC is further configured for detecting the signal light. The non-invasive optical measurement system further comprises processing circuitry configured for analyzing the detected signal light from each of the PICs, and based on this analysis, determining an occurrence and a three-dimensional spatial location of the physiological event in the anatomical structure.
US11490804B2	Optical coherence tomography receiver An Optical Coherence Tomography receiver may include prisms, polarizing beam splitters, reflectors, lenses, and a photodetector array arranged in a compact package. Sample and reference beams are combined into an interference beam and split in two. The two resulting interference beams are then split into two polarization sates each. The optical path lengths for both pairs of interference beams with the same polarization state are equal or nearly equal.
US11490790B2	Device for shielding endoscopic optics with a fluid barrier The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering an agent including a plurality of particles to a target site. In example embodiments, a system suitable for delivering an agent to a target site includes a catheter having a first wall defining a lumen sized for delivery of the agent to the target site. The catheter has a distal end terminating with a primary opening of the lumen, an opposing proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end. At least one secondary opening is formed at the distal end, wherein the secondary opening is configured to allow fluid to flow through the secondary opening to create a steady flow of fluid at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and prevent the plurality of particles from flowing through the secondary opening.
US11490787B2	Leak tester A leak tester of the present disclosure includes: an air pump for supplying air into the endoscope device; a pressure sensor that detects a pressure inside the endoscope device, and a control unit that controls operation of the air pump and the pressure sensor. The control unit executes: a first process of judging whether an internal pressure of the endoscope device has dropped by a first pressure value within a first time span after start of a wet test; a second process of judging whether the internal pressure has further dropped by a second pressure value different from the first pressure value within a second time span different from the first time span in a case where the internal pressure has dropped by the first pressure value in the first process; and a process of judging pass or fail in the wet test.
US11490780B2	Operational state analyzable dishwasher and method of analyzing operational state of dishwasher A method and a dishwasher capable of analyzing the closure state of the filter of the dishwasher by using a deep neural network model trained through machine learning of artificial intelligence is provided. The dishwasher may include a microphone configured to obtain a drainage sound signal generated by draining washing water through the filter during operation of the dishwasher, a processor configured to analyze the degree of closure of the filter based on the drainage sound signal, and an alarm generator configured to generate an alarm if the degree of closure is a greater than or equal to a predetermined level. The operational state of the dishwasher may be analyzed based on a drainage sound of the washing water drained to the filter by the degree of closure of the filter.
US11490779B2	Dishwasher with multi-level dishwasher rack A dishwasher may utilize a multi-level dishwasher rack that in some instances may be reconfigurable into different configurations to optimize the rack for different types and/or combinations of utensils. A movable divider may be used in some instances to selectively expose a deep portion of a rack, and a drawer may be used in some instances to provide access utensils stored underneath a divider. A movable portion of a bottom of a rack may also be used in some instances to provide different support surfaces in the rack at different elevations. A tubular spray element or another rotatable spray tube may also be positioned relative to a multi-level dishwasher rack in some instances to facilitate concentrated washing of different facing surfaces of different utensils stored in the rack.
US11490775B2	Floor cleaning machines having intelligent systems, associated sub-assemblies incorporating intelligent systems, and associated methods of use A floor cleaning machine having an intelligent system including a recovery tank sub-assembly, a vacuum fan sub-assembly, a solution tank sub-assembly, wherein the solution tank sub-assembly preferably includes a secondary electrochemical cell, a solution flow sub-assembly, a control console sub-assembly, a frame and wheel sub-assembly and/or a frame and transaxle sub-assembly, a scrub head sub-assembly, a scrub head lift sub-assembly, a squeegee sub-assembly, a solution flow sub-assembly, and an intelligent system associated with at least one of the above-identified sub-assemblies, wherein the intelligent system at least one of selectively gathers, obtains, monitors, stores, records, and analyzes data associated with components of the floor cleaning machine assembly, and at least one of controllably communicates and disseminates such data with at least one of another system and user.
US11490773B2	Filter system for a vacuum cleaner A pre-filter for a filter system includes a frame having air flow openings having a height and an top portion having a width and a depth. The pre-filter includes a filter panel having a width less than or equal to the width of the top portion and a depth less than or equal to the depth of the top portion at least during insertion of the filter panel into the frame, and height equal to or greater than the height of the air flow openings. A filter system using the pre-filter includes a tank, an air intake aperture, an air exhaust aperture, and a cartridge filter. Another filter system has a relatively large air intake aperture that permits easy debris dumping. A vacuum cleaning system using the filter system includes a support structure connected to the filter system by a release lever.
US11490770B2	Natural disposable bamboo wipes Disclosed are natural baby products and related methods of use. A natural disposable wipes comprised of all-natural materials. The natural disposable wipes may comprise a natural disposable wipe and a natural cleansing solution. The natural disposable wipes may be pre-moistened with the natural cleansing solution. The natural disposable wipes may be made from 100% biodegradable materials. Biodegradable materials may include bamboo fibers. The natural cleansing solution may be made from all-natural ingredients and may include a solvent, one or more preservatives, one or more skin conditioning agents, one or more antioxidants, and one or more astringents.
US11490767B2	Apparatus for agitating liquid foodstuff An apparatus for agitating liquid foodstuff, comprising a whisk that includes a magnetic rotor of a brushless electromotor assembly, and a main body including a liquid foodstuff container in which the whisk is receivable such that it is rotatable around a rotation axis thereof, and a stator of the electromotor assembly. The stator is configured to electromagnetically drive the rotor in rotation, and includes at least one magnetic sensor configured to provide a signal that reflects positional changes of the magnetic rotor relative to the magnetic sensor. The main body also includes a controller configured to detect an initial, manually effected rotational movement of the whisk around its rotation axis from the signal of the magnetic sensor, and, once such initial movement of the whisk is detected, to operate the apparatus independent of said initial, movement.
US11490766B2	Coffee grinder-doser provided with means of protection of the weighing device with respect to the coffee powder Coffee grinder-doser including a grinder-doser body, a containment compartment which contains an electric motor and at least a coffee grinder operatively connected to the electric motor, configured to grind coffee beans into grounds, a conveyor of the ground coffee, a support for a container suitable to receive the ground coffee from an output of the conveyor, the support being mechanically connected to a weighing device by pulley means, the weighing device being placed inside hollow body, where the pulley means has a block which discharges the weight from the support to the weighing device, the block crossing a front opening of the hollow body, and where the grinder-doser includes means of protecting the ground coffee joined to the block in order to divert and/or increase the path of the ground coffee to enter the hollow body through the front opening.
US11490762B2	Cooking apparatus with filter element The present application relates to a cooking apparatus (1) comprising a cooking chamber (2), a basket (3) disposed within the cooking chamber (2) to receive food (4) to be cooked, a heating element (5) disposed above the food basket (3) for heating air flowing out from the food basket (3), an air circulation system (6, 12, 13) for circulating the heated air upwards within the food basket (3) and a filter element (7) disposed between the food basket (3) and the heating element (5). The filter element (7) is spaced from the heating element (5). The filter element (7) comprises an air-permeable meshed structure for retaining particles contained in the air flowing out from the food basket (3). The food basket (3) comprises an upper opening (11), and the filter element (7) extends entirely over the upper opening (11).
US11490760B2	Beverage dispenser with a plurality of dissolution chambers The invention concerns a system of: —a beverage preparation apparatus, wherein said apparatus comprises a mainframe (1) supporting a diluent supply (4), at least two container areas (11) with identification means reader device (13), at least two dissolution chamber areas (12), with identification means reader (14), and a user interface (16), and—a multiplicity of containers (2), with identification means (23) identifying the nature of the soluble beverage ingredient the container is designed to store, and—a multiplicity of dissolution chambers (3) with identification means (34) identifying the nature of the soluble beverage ingredient the dissolution chamber is designed to dissolve, wherein the apparatus comprises a control system (18) configured for comparing, for each pair of a container housed in a container area and a dissolution chamber housed in the chamber area positioned under the container area and receiving the soluble beverage ingredient from said container, the identification means (34) of the dissolution chamber and the identification means (23) of the container.
US11490749B2	Nested tableware set A nested tableware set includes: a) first and second bowls having a base and container portion that terminates at an open rim, and b) a plate interposed between the first and second bowls. Each plate has: 1) a base terminating at a side wall that extends upwardly and terminates at a side wall rim, 2) a base wall extending vertically downwardly from the base, 3) a first annular surface extending horizontally away from an upper end of the base wall, and 4) a second annular surface extending horizontally away from and vertically above the first annular surface. The first annular surface and the base wall together define a first shelf for seating the first bowl, and the second annular surface defines a second shelf for seating another plate. The base and side wall together define a third shelf for seating the second bowl.
US11490745B2	Pegboard adapter and method An adapter for attaching a slatwall accessory to a pegboard comprises a first region with an elongated aperture being sized and shaped to receive an offset portion of the slatwall accessory therethrough, two hooks disposed on one edge of the first region and being configured to attach the adapter to the pegboard, a second region extending from the first region in a vertical direction and being offset therefrom in a direction away from the pegboard, during use of the adapter, and a flange terminating the second region and being configured to abut a surface of the pegboard during use of the adapter. The flange can be replaced with a third region to receive another flange of the slatwall accessory and a fourth region to detachably attach a bottom of the adapter to the pegboard. The adapter can be configured as a rail to attach a plurality of the slatwall accessories.
US11490744B2	Display case equipped with informational display and synchronized illumination system for highlighting objects within the display case A system for displaying a plurality of objects is provided. The system includes at least one display case which houses the plurality of objects such that each of the plurality of objects is visible from outside of the at least one display case; a lighting system; an electronic display; and a control system which causes each of said plurality of objects to be successively displayed on the electronic display, and which manipulates the lighting system such that, while each of the plurality of objects is being displayed on the electronic display, the object being displayed is simultaneously highlighted in the at least one display case by the lighting system.
US11490743B2	Product management display system A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.
US11490740B2	Method of monitoring the quality of a mattress The invention pertains to a method of monitoring the quality of a mattress during its lifetime, wherein the mattress is an assembly of multiple separate parts, wherein the parts are mechanically interconnected, the method comprising during its lifetime, assessing at least one property of the mattress, determining whether or not the property meets a predetermined specification, and when the property does not meet the predetermined specification, identifying a part of the said multiple separate parts that corresponds to the property, removing the identified part from the assembly and optionally replacing the removed part with a replacement part, wherein the mattress that is monitored is manufactured by forming the mechanical interconnection with an adhesive, which adhesive has a first order phase-transition temperature between 80° C. and 180° C., at which temperature the adhesive undergoes a solid-liquid transition, and wherein before the said removing of the identified part, the adhesive with which this part is interconnected with other parts in the assembly is heated to a temperature above its phase-transition temperature, whereafter the identified part is grasped and pulled out of the assembly. The invention also pertains to a method of manufacturing a mattress suitable for use in this monitoring method.
US11490734B2	Dynamic furniture featuring pendulum-like motion A dynamic furniture system includes a first frame portion; a set of rollers mounted to the first frame portion; a second frame portion including one or more rockers having a roller-interface surface having a curved profile; wherein the set of rollers interface with the roller-interface surface of the rockers such that the second frame portion is moveable relative to the first frame portion; a set of one or more electromagnets mounted to or integrated with the first frame portion or the second frame portion; a set of one or more magnetically-interactive elements mounted to or integrated with a different one of the first frame portion or the second frame portion; and an electronic control system configured to vary a parameter of electrical energy supplied to the set of electromagnets over time to induce back and forth motion of one of the first frame portion or the second frame portion.
US11490731B2	Modular artist studio easel system An example modular artist studio easel system includes a first mast member pivotally attached to first base member, and a second mast member pivotally attached to a second base member. Support arms are attached between the base members and the mast members. Cross members are slidably connected between the first mast member and the second mast member to adjust a width between the first mast member and the second mast member. A first back support is mounted to the first mast member, and a second back support is mounted to the second mast member, for supporting at least one canvas thereon. A first upper edge support and a first lower edge are mounted on the second back support. A second upper edge support and a second lower edge are mounted on the second back support.
US11490730B2	Post couplers A post coupler has one or more positive post stops therein limiting extension of an end of a post section in or over the coupler beyond the stop. The stops may be freely extended tabs or stop embossments from or in the coupler flanges. Outside wrap, inside wrap and hidden post couplers are disclosed, as well as assembly methods.
US11490727B2	Assembly-friendly table frame and table Disclosed is an assembly-friendly table frame, which relates to the field of lift tables. The table frame includes an upright and a base stand mounted to the underside of the upright; one of the base stand or the upright is securely coupled with a connecting member, and the other thereof is provided with a locking bump; the connecting member includes an insert-fitting rail and a locking slot provided in the insert-fitting rail; the locking bump is sequentially inserted into the insert rail and slid to be snapped into the locking slot; the table frame further includes an ejector member configured to eject the locking bump out of the locking slot. Further disclosed is a table applying the table frame. An advantage of the present disclosure lies in enhancing convenience of assembly and disassembly between the upright and the base stand.
US11490722B2	Multiuse tooth cleaning devices and processes for using same Tooth cleaning devices for portable, discrete use to improve dental hygiene as well as cosmetic appearance of teeth and processes for using same. The devices enable discrete cleaning of teeth after drinking dark-colored beverages or after eating food in social settings when conventional teeth cleaning devices are unavailable or inconvenient. In particular, these devices are designed for multiple uses, so that the same device may be used for teeth cleaning on multiple occasions.
US11490715B2	Flexible and wearable garment bag for lightweight and comfortable travel A flexible garment bag for use during travel is disclosed. The bag includes an elongated and flexible tubular body. The elongated and flexible tubular body includes a storage area. The bag further includes dual closure devices. The dual closure devices mount at each end of the elongated and flexible tubular body. The dual closure devices includes a buckle mechanism. The bag further includes a detachable strap. The storage area stores one or more items such as clothing articles. The detachable strap removably mounts to the buckle mechanism for configuring the bag suitable for wearing over cross body, around waist and over the shoulder. The bag folds upon removing one or more items. Bag includes secondary bag connected to elongated and flexible tubular body for storing smaller items.
US11490714B2	Auger support stand A rotary auger support stand for holding objects such as decoys above the ground. The auger support stand includes at least one rod of longitudinal support member or shaft. The rotary auger anchor comprises a helical coil for screwing that end of the stake into the ground. handle means such as an S-shaped handle provides a crank handle for rotatably screwing the anchor into the ground or at least two opposing legs extend perpendicular from and between the shaft and auger forming a base. The distal end of opposing legs are bent upward perpendicular from the ground or bent upward and inwardly at an acute angle toward the shaft forming handles for rotating the auger into the ground. The transverse legs extending from the elongated support pole provides a base bearing against the ground for increased lateral support. The top distal end of the shaft includes means for supporting an object.
US11490710B2	Lipstick container The lipstick container includes: a case 3 that has a cylindrical shape and includes a protrusion 21 formed to protrude from the inside thereof; a protective tube 5 rotatably mounted on an upper portion of the case 3; inner containers 7a and 7b that are rotatably disposed on an inner surface of the case 3 and in which the protrusion 21 of the case 3 is coupled to grooves thereof formed in an vertical direction to rotate together when the case 3 rotates and that includes first and second containers 7a and 7b; a screw shaft 9 disposed at an inner side of the case 3 so as to be movable up and down; raising/lowering parts 11a and 11b which are screwed between the inner containers 7a and 7b and the screw shaft 9 to selectively raise or lower the screw shaft 9.
US11490708B2	Reusable dispenser and cartridge A product dispensing apparatus including a reusable product dispenser and a refill cartridge configured to releasably couple to the reusable product dispenser. The reusable product dispenser includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis, a base rotatably coupled to a proximal portion of the housing, and a telescope assembly. The base is configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis in a first direction and a second direction. The telescope assembly includes a proximal section and a distal section movable relative to the proximal section along the longitudinal axis defined by the housing between a collapsed condition and an extended condition. At least one of the proximal section or the distal section is operably coupled to the base such that rotation of the base about the longitudinal axis causes corresponding rotation of the telescope assembly about the longitudinal axis.
US11490701B2	Glasses case having a reducible size A glasses case having a reducible size is described, having an inner frame including a filiform element made of resiliently flexible material. The element has a closed profile and is folded to assume a first, saddle-shaped configuration in which two portions of the element are formed that extend laterally from opposite sides with respect to a top zone of the element, and a case body, which holds the frame in the operative configuration, the body is connected to the frame along its profile and extends to delimit the inner volume of the case. The case has a second, non-operative configuration having a smaller size by a first relative torsional fold of the frame portions, thus forming a substantially eight-shaped configuration, followed by a second fold that brings the frame portions together such that they lie one on top of the other until a flattened shape of the case is obtained.
US11490700B2	Crash-ready, portable, compartmentalization device A crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device may include a shell which includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell and the second half shell may have substantially similar dimensions and define an interior space and an exterior space. One or more pouches may be removably coupled to the shell in the interior space. The crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device may be relocated throughout the interior of an emergency vehicle when used with an equipment mounting system or taken to the field for use away from the emergency vehicle. The individual pouches may also be removed and replaced with stocked pouches to replenish the crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device.
US11490696B2	Garment fastener and method for assembling a garment portion A garment assembly including a first garment portion having an outer perimeter, a second garment portion, and a first fastener. The first fastener is positioned on the first garment portion and configured to removably attach the first garment portion to the second garment portion. The first fastener has a base portion that extends entirely about the outer perimeter. The first fastener further has an extension portion that overlaps with at least part of the base portion in a radial direction but is axially spaced apart from the base portion.
US11490693B2	Bite line marking for automated shoe assembly A method for assembling a shoe upper and a bottom unit includes digitally determining a bite line on the shoe upper. The method further includes storing a set of data representing the bite line in a computing device. The method also includes utilizing the set of data to automatically indicate the location of an actual physical bite line on the shoe upper.
US11490691B2	Shoe having counter A shoe including: an upper, wherein an upper edge of a topline is defined by a medial line and a lateral line; and a counter, wherein an upper edge is defined, at a position downward of the upper edge of the topline, by first counter line on a medial side and a second counter line, which protrude downward, wherein: a medial height difference is defined by a difference in a height direction between a first point at a lowermost point on the medial line and a second point at a lowermost point on the first counter line; a lateral height difference is defined by a difference in the height direction between a third point at a lowermost point on the lateral line and a fourth point at a lowermost point on the second counter line; and the lateral height difference is greater than the medial height difference.
US11490687B2	Fluid-filled chamber with stitched tensile member A chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer and including a plurality of tethers extending between the first tensile member layer and the second tensile member layer. The chamber may include stitching through the tensile member in a stitched region. When the chamber is pressurized with the pressurized fluid, a substantial majority of the first tensile member layer is separated from the second tensile member layer by a distance that corresponds to a length of the plurality of tethers. In addition, the first tensile member layer is held in contact with the second tensile member layer by the stitching in the stitched region, thereby forming an area of the chamber having a reduced thickness relative to adjacent portions of the chamber.
US11490681B2	Particulate foam with other cushioning An article of footwear has an upper, an outsole attached to the upper, and a midsole. The outsole includes a ground-engaging surface and an inner surface disposed on opposite sides. The midsole has a footbed and a bottom surface disposed on opposite sides. The bottom surface opposes the inner surface to define a cavity therebetween. The article of footwear also includes a first series of projections extending into the cavity from one of the inner surface and the bottom surface in a first direction toward the other of the inner surface and the bottom surface. The article of footwear also includes a second series of projection extending into the cavity from one of the inner surface and the bottom surface in the first direction toward the other of the inner surface and the bottom surface. The article of footwear also includes a quantity of particulate matter disposed within the cavity.
US11490680B2	Rapid-entry footwear having an arm for expanding an opening A shoe upper having a plurality of arms that expand the shoe opening when the topline of the upper is compressed toward the sole portion of the shoe.
US11490678B2	Boot cover An equestrian boot cover for protecting against the elements and extending the life of an equestrian riding boot comprising a cover body and a neck extending the height of the equestrian riding boot for forming a snug fit against the outer surface of the equestrian riding boot and including a spur aperture for allowing passage of the spur from about the equestrian boot cover.
US11490675B2	Dynamic lacing system An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip.
US11490673B1	Headwear with integrated image projector The headwear with integrated image projector comprises an image projector and a hat. The hat may be adapted to be worn upon a head of a wearer. The image projector may be coupled to the hat. The hat may project a projected image from the hat onto a viewing surface using the image projector. In some embodiments, the image projector may be coupled to a first position of the hat and the viewing surface may be a second position of the hat. As a non-limiting example, the first position may be the front of the hat bowl and the second position may be the top surface of the hat brim. In some embodiments, the hat having the image projector may comprise a wireless communication interface such that the image projector may communicate with an application program running on a wearer's smartphone.
US11490672B2	Pre-braided hair extension A pre-braided hair extension is configured to be attached to a bunched grouping of hair of a wearer and includes a plurality of hairs weaved into a braided pattern. The hair extension further includes a first end comprising a decorative end of the pre-braided hair extension and a second end distal from the first end, wherein the second end is configured to receive the bunched grouping of hair there through. According to one embodiment, the second end can include a loop. The loop can be configured to receive the bunched grouping of hair there through. The hair ropes weaved into the braided pattern can be configured to permit threading of the bunched grouping through and among the hair ropes.
US11490664B2	Supporting garments and sizing systems New body supporting and enhancing garment techniques are provided. In some embodiments, new types of strapless, backless bras and other garments are provided, along with new sizing systems for fitting them to women's bodies. For example, new types and positions of bra straps and bands are provided, in some embodiments. In other embodiments, new systems of internal and external attachment devices, for reversibly connecting adhesives, straps, clothing, and accessories to bras and other garments, are also provided.
US11490662B2	Power supply unit for aerosol inhaler A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply capable of supplying power to a load capable of generating aerosol from an aerosol source; and a charger capable of controlling charging of the power supply, in which the power supply unit further includes: a power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner, a converter configured to convert AC power into DC power, an AC conductive wire connecting the power reception coil and the converter, and a DC conductive wire connecting the converter and the charger and having a length equal to or greater than a length of the AC conductive wire.
US11490655B2	Tank protector for a vaporizer cartridge A vaporizer cartridge and tank guard including an elongated member. The long member is a cylindrical member. The long member has a vertical hole located through a middle section. The interior of the hole is surrounded by a flexible material. This material allows a glass cartridge or tank to be removably secured within the hole. A second material is placed around the flexible material. The second material is a hard, protective material that prevents the cylinder from being crushed. The long member has an ergonomic exterior. This exterior is created by tapering the long member inward at the center.
US11490651B2	Tongue and tongue assembly with injection port for rod forming apparatus, rod forming apparatus with tongue assembly and method of installing tongue assembly on rod forming apparatus The tongue includes a shaft, the shaft being hollow. The shaft includes a first end and a second end, the first end defining a first opening with a first radius of curvature, and the second end defining a second opening with a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature. The shaft defines at least one injection port that traverses through an inner surface of the shaft. A first plate is connected to the shaft. The first plate includes an engaging structure configured to mount the tongue onto a lower plate and align the shaft with a groove defined by the lower plate. The rod forming apparatus includes the tongue. The method installs the tongue onto the rod forming apparatus.
US11490650B2	Composite tobacco-containing materials Tobacco products suitable for oral ingestion are provided. The tobacco products include a tobacco composition and at least one edible film. The edible film can include one or more of (i) a fruit or vegetable puree and (ii) a denatured protein. A multi-layer tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco composition in the form of a compressed sheet layer and at least one edible film adjacent to the tobacco composition layer, wherein the edible film includes a puree of at least one fruit, vegetable, or a combination thereof. A process for preparing a tobacco product is also provided, such as a process that includes receiving a tobacco composition and an edible film; applying the edible film to the tobacco composition; and compressing the edible film and tobacco composition together to form a multi-layer tobacco product.
US11490649B2	Apparatus for aerating a pasty product and for mixing with another product An apparatus includes a housing with an inlet for a pasty product to be aerated and an outlet for the aerated product. The apparatus includes at least a first set of a rotor and a stator and a second set of a rotor and a stator. The apparatus further includes a gas injector for injecting, upstream of the first set of the rotor and the stator, a gas into the pasty product to be aerated. The apparatus further includes an intermediate mixing chamber provided in the housing between the first and the second sets of the rotor and the stator . A secondary product introduction member protrudes into the intermediate mixing chamber so as to issue into the intermediate mixing chamber. A method for aerating a pasty product is also provided.
US11490647B2	Sandwich maker for making crustless sealed sandwich An objective of the present invention is to provide users with an apparatus, that can cut and seal a sandwich in multiple shapes. It is an aim of the present invention to provide a sandwich maker that comprises a semi-transparent or transparent material, which enables users to see and monitor the sandwich, as the crusts of the bread are being cut and the sandwich sealed. Further, the present invention comprises multiple pieces and shapes that serve specific purposes, the functions of which may be performed mutually exclusively. Furthermore, the sealing piece of the present invention has an oblique inner surface, that compresses the upper piece of the sandwich compactly, without creating any cracks or spillage of the filling. Thus, the present invention enables users to have a perfectly sealed, spill proof, and aesthetically appealing sandwich with a slight dome shape.
US11490646B2	Machine and method for peeling skin from un-peeled objects The present disclosure discloses a machine and a method for peeling skin from un-peeled objects that mainly includes at least one controller, an object: handling unit, an agitating: and heating unit and a peeling and separating unit. The agitating and heating unit includes an agitator and a heater. The agitator receives un-peeled objects and hot abrasive particles. During agitation, un-peeled objects and hot abrasive particles tumble with each other thereby loosing bond between skin and objects and provide objects with loosely bonded skin. The heater heats the abrasive particles and then permits, flow within the agitator by use of abrasive conveyor. Objects with loosely bonded skin are then provided in the peeling and separation unit for peeling and separating skin from un-peeled objects and provide peeled objects in a controlled manner.
US11490645B2	Machine for removing seeds A machine for removing seeds, including: a rotating rod (11) that is movable between a first position, in which it is found outside of a product (P), and a second position, in which it can be inserted in a product (P); a curved knife (12) associated with the rotating rod (11); an adjusting mechanism (20) structured so as to adjust the second position of the rotating rod (11) with respect to at least one dimension of the product (P) being processed.
US11490642B2	Method and apparatus for producing instant fried noodles Frying is performed in two stages so as to dip a retainer in frying oil at a prescribed dipping ratio and then to dip the whole of the retainer in the frying oil, and in addition, flow rates of the frying oil supplied from an upstream side and a downstream side of a frying oil tank and a surface level of the frying oil are controlled. Therefore, a noodle lump can be prevented from peeling off and floating from the bottom of the retainer before fixing the shape of the noodle lump due to a pressure applied by the frying oil so as not to impair the shape of the noodle lump, and as a result, frying efficiency or production efficiency can be improved. Besides, a noodle lump that has a very small number of coarse or dense portions in a distribution of noodle strings can be stably produced.
US11490640B2	Suspendable feed block system for animals and method for making same A suspendable feed block system for animals has a feed block formed of a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material provides a source of magnesium. The feed block is molded around and encases a feed block support. The support has an elongated flexible element including a plurality of protuberances located intermittently along a length of the element. At least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component. A method of manufacturing the suspendable feed block system for animals is also provided. A mold can be used for forming the feed block with the support suspended or encased therein, and the mold can be biodegradable, edible, or both.
US11490635B2	Replaceable freezer cylinder of yogurt or ice cream machine An expansion evaporator includes a heat exchanger and a replaceable freezer cylinder detachably received within a receiving channel of the heat exchanger, wherein the replaceable freezer cylinder has a feeding channel for raw material feeding therethrough to thermally communicate with the heat exchanger so as to form a frozen product within the feeding channel. The replaceable freezer cylinder is detached from the heat exchanger for cleaning purpose as the raw material is not contacted with the heat exchanger.
US11490634B2	Method and composition for the preparation of gelatin based gummy candies The invention describes a method for the preparation of gelatin based gummy candies, wherein a liquid candy composition comprising gelatin, bulking agent and water is casted in a mold and allowed to set to provide the gelatin based gummy candies, and the gelatin based gummy candies are removed from the mold. The liquid candy composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, 20 w/w % or less water, and the mold is not capable of absorbing water from the liquid candy composition, and at least a portion of the mold that is in contact with the liquid candy composition is resilient. A liquid candy composition suitable to be casted in such a mold and capable to form gelatin based gummy candies upon setting therein is described.
US11490630B2	Prepared foods having high efficacy omega-6/omega-3 balanced polyunsaturated fatty acids A composition and method for supplementing food, nutrition, and diet systems with omega-6 to omega-3 balanced oils comprising a synergistic blend of at least two oils. The composition further comprises a synergistic blend of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as a means to further increase the nutritional value. The composition provides an effective increase in therapeutic and pharmacological properties in nutrition, and retards the rate of oxidation thereof.
US11490629B2	High solids concentrated dairy liquids The methods and products disclosed herein relate to high solids concentrated dairy liquids that remain retort and shelf stable for an extended shelf life at ambient conditions with substantially no negative flavor notes typically found in the prior retorted dairy liquids. In one aspect, the stable concentrated dairy liquids have up to about 50 percent total solids, and in some approaches, between about 38 and about 50 percent total solids. In another aspect, the high solids concentrated dairy liquids may also include increased levels of sugar relative to the dairy solids and/or increased levels of sugar relative to the protein and fat to aid in achieving stability.
US11490628B2	Air composition adjusting device An air composition adjusting device includes: a carbon dioxide separator that separates carbon dioxide from air-to-be-treated to be supplied to a target space; a gas supply path including a high concentration gas supply path through which the carbon dioxide separator communicates with the target space; and a controller that performs a carbon dioxide concentration raising operation of supplying a high carbon dioxide concentration gas, which has a higher carbon dioxide concentration than air-to-be-treated before being treated, to the target space through the high concentration gas supply path.
US11490627B2	Anti-microbial application equipment with controls A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.
US11490626B1	Low profile water bath co-extrusion process for sausage manufacturing, and machines for use therewith A low profile water bath co-extrusion process for sausage manufacturing is disclosed, along with machines for accomplishing this process. The process is an automated assembly line which begins with co-extruded food product, such as a sausage emulsion coated with collagen and finishes with cooked, boxed, packaged link sausage. The process includes the steps of co-extrusion, linking and cutting the co-extruded food product to individual links. Following these steps and prior to a liquid smoking step, the casing is prepared by steps which includes chemical treatment of the individual links in a water bath, while dehydrating the product in a salt solution, the water bath being a two-part process and following the water bath using a forced hot air drying step. Machines disclosed include a modification of prior art screw driven water bath and a novel roller/conveyor forced hot air drying assembly that subjects individual links of a co-extruded food product to a rolling motion while simultaneously being transported horizontally and being subject to forced hot air drying.
US11490623B2	Oral care compositions and methods for anti-attachment polymers and coatings Antimicrobial compositions and methods for depositing or coating the antimicrobial or antibacterial compositions on a substrate to prevent microbial adhesion are provided. The antimicrobial composition may include a cationic polymer having a poly-allylamine backbone. A portion of the poly-allylamine backbone may be functionalized with at least one of a guanidine functional group and a biguanide functional group.
US11490620B2	Pesticidally active thiophene derivatives Compounds of formula (I), as defined herein, to processes for preparing them, to pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control pests such as insect, acarine, molluse and nematode pests.
US11490615B2	Assessing, maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs/tissues Methods for ex vivo perfusion of organs (and/or tissues) with a perfusate designed to condition the organ with the desired effect being that upon transplant, said organ, having been administered said perfusate, is less likely to experience delayed graft function, deleterious effects of ischemia/reperfusion injury, including inflammatory reactions, and/or other detrimental responses that can injure the organ or recipient including precipitating or enhancing an immunological reaction from the recipient with the potential of compromising the graft's and/or recipients short teen and/or long term health and proper functionality while monitoring, sustaining and/or restoring the viability of the organ and preserving the organ for storage and/or transport.
US11490612B1	System and method for reducing bird collisions with glazing A system and method for reducing bird collisions with glazing utilizes a UV light source and a perforated opaque object. The UV light source is located adjacent an edge of a glass panel and is configured to project UV light rays onto a planar surface of the glass panel. The perforated opaque object is located between the UV light source and the planar surface of the glass panel, such that UV light rays passing through the perforated object cast onto the planar surface of the glass panel a UV shadow visible to birds and substantially invisible to humans.
US11490609B2	Mosquito identification classification trap and method to use It is important to trap and identify mosquitos to ensure the safety of the population where mosquitos gather. The classification of a type of mosquito is typically accomplished by a unique wingbeat signature that is characteristic of different types of mosquitos. One of the goals of the trap is to quickly identify the mosquito and then quickly release the mosquito. This application will allow the user to obtain an approximate population so that the appropriate type and amount of insecticide can be applied to control the population to insure the health of the human and animal population while at the same time minimizing danger to the environment or surrounding ecosystem.
US11490608B1	Gimbal for a fishing rod butt A fishing rod butt includes a tubular member defining a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the tubular member is configured to be coupled with a fishing rod. A gimbal assembly is supported at the proximal end of the tubular member. The gimbal assembly includes a gimbal rotatably coupled with the proximal end of the tubular member. The gimbal allows the tubular member to rotate with respect to the gimbal. A washer is arranged between the proximal end of the tubular member and the gimbal. The washer prevents the proximal end of the tubular member from directly contacting the gimbal.
US11490607B2	Fish holding apparatus The fish-holding apparatus is a stick device which may be used to take pictures of fish. The device may be attached to any boat that has a pedestal hole to secure the device. In addition, the device may be held in hand by a user, with a fish positioned at one end of the device, so as to allow taking of a picture of the fish itself or of a group picture together with the fish. Further, the apparatus includes additional support members for better stability and gripping elements for improved ease of use. Additionally, the fish-holding apparatus has access for installing a variety of attachable links, to which a wide variety for fish-grips and/or hanging scales may be attached to. The fish-holding apparatus provides a cost-effective, portable, and easy-to-use device for taking pictures of fish.
US11490605B2	System and method for use in fish farming or marine harvesting A device comprising a body; at least one propulsion unit fixed to the body and configured for moving the device along a sea bed; a collection unit having an inlet opening and a fluid channel extending from the inlet opening; a transport pipe fluidly connected to the fluid channel; and a fluid conveyance unit arranged in connection with the fluid channel and/or the transport pipe and configured to generate a fluid flow from the inlet opening to the transport pipe. There is also provided a method for removing sea floor sediments below a fish farm and a method for sea bed harvesting.
US11490604B2	Automated mass rearing system for insect larvae Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an automated mass rearing system for insect larvae. The automated mass rearing system can facilitate hatching, feeding, monitoring the growth and emergence of insect larvae and pupae. In some embodiments, the automated mass rearing system can include a production unit, a transportation unit, a storage unit, a dispensing unit, and a monitoring unit. In some embodiments, this automated mass rearing system can facilitate mass mosquito growth from egg hatching all the way through to full adults or certain stages in between such as the larvae rearing process (i.e., from larvae to pupae) with little or no human intervention. By automating the rearing and transportation of insect eggs, larvae, and pupae, deaths or developmental issues can be minimized. Various techniques and apparatuses are used in this automation that causes minimal disturbance to the insects during development, and thereby maximizing survival rate and fitness of the insects.
US11490602B2	Breeding method for improving reproductive performance of chicken specialized dam line A breeding method for improving reproductive performance of a chicken specialized dam line includes the steps of forming an F1 generation group, forming a breeding group, screening a breeding group, forming an F2 generation group, and continuously breeding to an Fn generation group. The method includes raising in small-scale groups and natural mating for systematic selection and breeding, which effectively reduces the generation interval and has the features of easy operation and fast genetic progress, not only ensuring animal welfare, but also effectively improving production performance.
US11490601B2	Self-calibrating ultrasonic removal of ectoparasites from fish Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for self-calibrating ultrasonic removal of sea lice. In some implementations, a method includes generating, by transducers distributed in a sea lice treatment station, a first set of ultrasonic signals, detecting a second set of ultrasonic signals in response to propagation of the first set of ultrasonic signals through water, determining propagation parameters of the sea lice treatment station based on the second set of ultrasonic signals that were detected, obtaining an image of a sea louse on a fish in the sea lice treatment station, determining, from the image, a location of the sea louse in the sea lice treatment station, and generating a third set of ultrasonic signals that focuses energy at the sea louse.
US11490599B2	Reduced weight live poultry hauling system A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.
US11490597B2	Systems, methods, and apparatus for establishing keep out zones within wireless containment regions A system comprising a first transmitter for transmitting a first signal at a first frequency and a second transmitter for transmitting a second signal at a second frequency. The system includes a collar unit comprising a filter for receiving a combined signal, wherein the combined signal comprises the first signal and the second signal, wherein the filter includes a first antenna for detecting the first signal and a second antenna for detecting the second signal. The collar unit includes at least one signal analysis component configured to analyze the first signal and the second signal. The collar unit is configured to instruct a stimulus delivery unit to deliver a stimulus to the animal when the first signal voltage falls below a first value and the second signal voltage exceeds a second value.
US11490589B2	Material feeder with material flow assist mechanism and method of use A material flow assist mechanism for a feed hopper using a vertically aligned rotating auger includes a frame, the frame having a pair of spaced apart first and second telescoping arms attached to frame, and a connector to link a shaft of a motor to the auger for auger and material flow assist mechanism rotation. Each of first and second telescoping arms have an elongated member mounted to a plate-containing end portion of each respective first and second telescoping arms. Rotation of the material flow assist mechanism by the motor rotates the first and second elongated members for material dispensing out a hopper. Dispensing of the material from the hopper results in extension of portions of the first and second telescoping arms such that the elongated members and plate travel with a top portion of the material as the top portion of the material in the hopper descends during dispensing.
US11490588B2	Pet carrier mountable on a bicycle's handlebar or a car's seat Presented is a pet carrier for retaining small pets. The pet carrier essentially includes a carrier body and a carrier support arrangement for mounting the carrier body on the bicycle's handlebars or the car's seat. The carrier body includes a front door section, a head section, and a base section. The carrier body also includes a built-in handle at the head section enabling a user to carry the pet carrier from one location to another. The front door section is selectively openable and includes a self-locking latch mechanism that self-locks, when a user places the pet inside the pet carrier and closes the front door section. Further, the base section of the pet carrier includes a mounting/dismounting mechanism that allows the carrier body to click or attach onto the carrier support arrangement designed to removably mount the carrier body on to a bicycle's handlebar or a car's seat.
US11490585B1	Maize hybrid X90P479 A novel maize variety designated X90P479 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90P479 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90P479 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90P479, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90P479 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90P479 and methods of using maize variety X90P479 are disclosed.
US11490584B1	Maize hybrid X13N234 A novel maize variety designated X13N234 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N234 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N234 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N234 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N234 and methods of using maize variety X13N234 are disclosed.
US11490578B2	Lettuce variety ‘clearwater’ New lettuce variety designated ‘Clearwater’ is described. ‘Clearwater’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.
US11490577B2	In vitro rescue method for immature embryo of avocado An in vitro rescue method for immature embryo of avocado includes: collecting immature avocado hybrid fruits, stripping immature zygotic embryos from the sterilized fruits; inducing maturation of zygotic embryos in different media selected according to the maturities of zygotic embryos; and avocado seed embryos growing to normal plants under light conditions after germination. Provided is a technology for the in vitro culture rescue of immature embryo of avocado, wherein the zygotic embryos at different developmental stages are induced to maturation under in vitro conditions, and after maturation, the seed embryos are induced to germinate and form healthy plants. The present invention can effectively improve the survival rate of hybrid avocado zygotic embryo, increase the success rate of hybrid avocado, rescue the hybrid offspring, reduce the loss of hybrid offspring, ensure the genetic integrity of hybrid group, and provide the key technology for hybrid breeding and genetic research of avocado.
US11490575B2	System and method for detecting and removing deflection stresses from irrigation machine spans The present invention relates generally to a system and method for detecting and adjusting the position of an irrigation span. More particularly, the present invention provides a system and method for detecting and removing deflection stresses from irrigation spans caused by corner arm positioning.
US11490573B2	Container, such as a tray or strip, with cutting edges A container, such as a pot, strip or tray, comprising at least one accommodation for at least one specimen from a group, comprising: plants; seeds; seedlings; cuttings and the like, where the accommodation is configured to be filled with a substrate and the container exhibits at least a side wall, a bottom and a top surface to accommodate the substrate and the specimen in the substrate, of which at least a portion of the top surface is open to enable growth of the specimen there through in a longitudinal direction. The side wall includes a completely open passage which is dimensioned for inserting or extracting a block of substrate with essentially a full size of an interior of the accommodation into or from the interior through the passage in a sideways direction relative to the longitudinal direction, where at least the side wall includes a cutting edge alongside the passage.
US11490572B2	Modular floating structure A floating wetland structure including a plurality of floating connected modules, each module having a frame that is at least partially hollow and a support structure adapted to support a plurality of containers for growing plants in the wetland.
US11490571B1	Modular planter assembly The modular planter assembly incorporates a pedestal structure, a stanchion structure, and a plurality of planting trays. The pedestal structure and the stanchion structure elevate each of the plurality of planting trays such that elevation of any initial planting tray selected from the plurality of planting trays differs from the elevation of any subsequent planting tray selected from the plurality of planting trays. The modular planter assembly is a modular structure. By modular structure is meant that: a) any initially selected planting tray can be substituted for any subsequently selected planting tray; and, b) the number of planting trays contained in the plurality of planting trays is adjustable. The modular planter assembly is a rotating structure. By rotating structure is meant that the cant between the center axis of any initially selected planting tray and the center axis of any subsequently selected planting tray is adjustable.
US11490569B2	Pulley assembly for an agricultural harvester A pulley assembly is provided for mounting on a rotatable shaft of an agricultural harvester and is operable in a high-speed configuration or a low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly comprises a high-speed pulley with a high-speed running surface for receiving a drive belt when the pulley assembly is in the high-speed configuration and a low-speed pulley with a low-speed running surface for receiving a drive belt when the pulley assembly is in the low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly has three sets of teeth extending from surfaces of the two pulleys. In the low-speed configuration, the running surfaces of the low-speed pulley and high-speed pulley are axially aligned and the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth are engaged. In the high-speed configuration, the running surface of the high-speed pulley is exposed for receiving the drive belt.
US11490568B2	Pivoting apparatus for row head row crop heads and pivoting assemblies associated with the row crop heads operable to displace a crop divider of the row crop heads during folding of a portion of the row crop head are disclosed. In some implementations, a pivoting assembly may include a first bracket coupled to a center frame of a row crop head, a second bracket coupled to a wing frame of the row crop head, and a rotatable locking component rotatably coupled to the first bracket. The rotatable locking component is operable to lock a row divider disposed at an interface between the wing frame and the center frame when the wing frame is moved from an unfolded position to a folded position relative to the center frame.
US11490567B2	System for unloading particulate material from an agricultural machine The invention provides an unloading system which can be arranged to move a bin or box a distance away from metering equipment of an agricultural machine, such as a dry pneumatic applicator, to allow access to bottom oriented-gates of the bin and retractable chutes for directing particulate material out of the bin and away from the machine. In one aspect, the bin can be lifted or vertically raised by one or more cylinders to allow access to the bottom gates and allow gravity to empty the material from the box, through the bottom gates, down one or more chutes directed to a particular area. One or more hoppers of the bin, typically 1 to 4, can each have a bottom positioned slide gate or door that can be operated to expose a chute for emptying the material out of the box.
US11490561B2	Dual rotor spreader system A spreader for broadcasting granular or particulate material over a surface includes a dual rotor configuration, a material deflection system, and a portable electronic device holder. The material deflection system includes components for deflecting material broadcasted by each of the rotors. The spreader includes a walking speed indicator to inform the user whether the current speed is too fast, too slow, or within an acceptable reference range.
US11490560B2	Fertilizer meter with motor control and method thereof An agricultural implement for distributing fertilizer to a plurality of rows includes a fertilizer container, a plurality of fertilizer metering units, and a plurality of motors. The fertilizer containers are used for storing the fertilizer prior to the fertilizer being distributed to the soil. The plurality of fertilizer metering units each include a housing and a metering device positioned in the housing. The housing has an inlet configured to receive fertilizer from the fertilizer container and an outlet. The plurality of motors are each drivingly coupled to and configured to rotate at least one metering device to distribute fertilizer to a row of the plurality of rows.
US11490557B2	Sowing coulter with adjustable blades A sowing coulter for direct and/or mulch sowing includes a coulter body, a tear-open chisel fastened by a fastening device, and coulter blades laterally projecting from the tear-open chisel and provided with front cutting edges, which are arranged in order to create a sowing furrow in the ground. In order to change the penetration depth of the sowing coulter into the ground, the coulter blades are adjustable about a horizontal axis that extends transversely to the direction of travel, and that is fixable in different positions by way of an adjustment device arranged between the tear-open chisel and the coulter body.
US11497150B2	Shielded case for wireless earpieces An apparatus includes a ear piece case housing, a receptacle within the ear piece case housing and configured to hold an earpiece, an earpiece connector at the receptacle and configured to electrically connect with the earpiece, and electromagnetic shielding materials integrated into the ear piece case housing to electromagnetically isolate the earpiece while the earpiece is contained within the case housing. The ear piece case housing may include a charger and a removable slide cover adapted for sliding over the charger.
US11497147B2	Cooling module for parallel type power module of inverter A cooling module for a parallel type power module of an inverter may include parallel type power modules configured to be disposed in three or more columns and rows, wherein three parallel type power modules are disposed to correspond to U, V, and W phases of the inverter in the three or more rows in each of the three or more columns, a first cooling water passage having a passage through which cooling water flows and configured to be brought into contact with an upper surface and a lower surface of a power module disposed at a first row, and a second cooling water passage having a passage through which the cooling water flows and configured to be brought into contact with an upper surface and a lower surface of a power module disposed at a third row.
US11497144B2	Optimized thermal control of data center A method includes measuring a plurality of temperatures corresponding to a plurality of servers located in a data center, determining a subset of the plurality of servers as high-temperature servers based on the plurality of temperatures, and reassigning tasks from at least a portion of the subset of the plurality of servers to one or more other servers of the plurality of servers.
US11497143B2	Mechanically flexible cold plates for low power components An assembled circuit board has a topology that defines positions, dimensions and power dissipation of components mounted to the circuit board, including a high power component and one or more low power components. A cold plate makes thermal contact to the high power component through a thermal interface material. A thermally conductive sheet overlays the circuit board and is formed to match the topology of the low power component or components. The sheet has a first portion that makes thermal contact with the cold plate and a second portion that overlays the low power component or components. The cold plate removes heat directly from the high power component and indirectly through the thermally conductive sheet from the low power component or components. The thermally conductive sheet conforms to the topology of the low power components either by preforming or by flexibility.
US11497142B2	Surface mounted heat buffer An assembly (110) for dissipating heat generated by a heat generating electrical component (16) which is surface mounted on a circuit board (11) in a surface mounting process. The assembly comprises a heat buffer (120) made of a thermally and electrically conducing material, and being surface mounted on the circuit board (11) so as to be soldered to a thermal flag (18) of the heat generating electrical component (16). The assembly further comprises a heat sink (12) in thermal contact with the heat buffer, and a galvanic separation (13) between the heat buffer and heat sink. The heat capacitance of the heat buffer can absorb short term increases in heat dissipation from the electrical component, before the heat is further dissipated to the galvanically separated heat sink. This may drastically improve performance of the surface mounted component.
US11497140B2	Absorption / desorption processes and systems for liquid immersion cooling A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. Advantageously an absorption/desorption unit is employed having a carbon element and a controller configured to regulate the absorption unit.
US11497137B2	Method and apparatus for extended serial temperature control in a compute device A compute device includes a printed circuit board, at least three compute subassemblies disposed on the printed circuit board, and a liquid loop. The compute subassemblies disposed on the printed circuit board and each of the three compute subassemblies includes a thermal control plate defining a respective internal conduit therethrough. A temperature controlled liquid circuit circulates through the liquid loop through to control the temperature of each of compute subassemblies in series during operation, the liquid loop including each of the internal conduits in each of the thermal control plates in each of the compute subassemblies.
US11497129B2	Composite material strand mounts and assemblies The present disclosure describes strand mounts for small cell radios and/or antennas. A strand mount may include a plurality of polymeric mounting tubes configured such that one or more small cell radios and/or antennas can be mounted thereto, a pair of polymeric retaining members, each retaining member having a plurality of apertures sized and configured to receive a corresponding end of each mounting tube, and one or more mounting brackets configured to secure the strand mount on a cable strand. Stand mount assemblies are also described herein.
US11497128B2	Device for ensuring the installation of a component at the designated installation location of said component A device is described for ensuring the installation of a component at the designated installation location of said component in a system, made up of two parts, the first part of the device being attached to the component, and the second part of the device being attached to the system to which the component will be attached, and, during installation of the component into the system at the designated installation location of said component, the first part of the device and the second part of the device interlock precisely and enable assembly, in that the first part of the device and the second part of the device interact exclusively mechanically and exclusively enable the ensuring of the installation of the component at the designated installation location of the component in the system. When installing the component at a non-designated installation location on the system, the interaction of the first part of the device and the second part of the device, which form a poka-yoke system with each other, prevents installation.
US11497126B2	Multilayer wiring board and probe card including same Proposed are a multilayer wiring board having both durability and chemical resistance, and a probe card including the same.
US11497122B2	Grid array connector system A grid array connector system is provided that includes cables connected to pedestals that are mounted on a board. The cables include conductors that are connected to support vias positioned in openings in the board and the conductors are connected to the support vias.
US11497115B2	Carrier board structure with an increased core-layer trace area and method for manufacturing same Carrier board structure with an increased core-layer trace area and method for manufacturing the same are introduced. The carrier board structure comprises a core layer structure, a first circuit build-up structure, and a second circuit build-up structure. The core layer structure comprises a core layer, a signal transmission portion, and an embedded circuit layer, wherein the signal transmission portion and the embedded circuit layer are disposed inside the core layer and electrically connected. The first circuit build-up structure is disposed on the core layer on a same side as the embedded circuit layer and is electrically connected to the embedded circuit layer. The second circuit build-up structure is disposed on the core layer on a same side as the signal transmission portion, and is electrically connected to the first circuit build-up structure through the signal transmission portion and the embedded circuit layer.
US11497113B2	Electronic circuit and circuit board An electronic circuit includes plural individual electronic circuits arranged, in which each of the plural individual electronic circuits has a first conductor column that is connected to a ground of a first layer which is any one of plural conductor layers sequentially stacked in a separated state and extends in a stacking direction, a conductor line that is connected to the conductor column to extend in a band shape in a second layer different from the first layer which is any one of the plural conductor layers, and of which an end portion separated from the conductor column is an open end, and a second conductor column that is connected to the conductor line, is not connected to the ground, and extends in the stacking direction, and each of a first individual electronic circuit and a second individual electronic circuit adjacent to each other among the plural individual electronic circuits has at least a pair of the second conductor columns, which are formed at adjacent positions without interposing any one of the conductor lines of the first individual electronic circuit and the second individual electronic circuit between the pair of the second conductor columns.
US11497111B2	Low-erosion internal ion source for cyclotrons A low-erosion radio frequency ion source is disclosed having a hollow body with conductive interior walls that define a cylindrical cavity, with a gas supply inlet for plasma-forming gases and a power supply inlet for injecting radio frequency energy into the cavity; an expansion chamber connected to the cavity by means of a plasma outlet hole; an ion-extraction aperture in contact with the expansion chamber; coaxial conductor disposed in the cavity, parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof, one or both ends of the coaxial conductor being in contact with a circular interior wall of the body, forming a coaxial resonant cavity; the coaxial conductor having a conductive protuberance opposite the plasma outlet hole and which extends radially into the cavity. It substantially reduces the erosion of the conductive materials.
US11497110B2	Dielectric barrier discharge electrode and dielectric barrier discharge device A dielectric barrier discharge electrode of an embodiment has: a dielectric; a first electrode provided to be exposed on the dielectric; a second electrode provided to be covered by the dielectric; and a third electrode provided to be covered by the dielectric in a neighborhood of the first electrode.
US11497108B2	Radiation imaging system A radiation imaging system includes a radiation source and a notifying unit. The radiation source is for still image shooting and moving image shooting performed by the radiation imaging system to obtain image data of a subject. The notifying unit notifies whether a type of imaging to be performed is the still image shooting or the moving image shooting in a mode in which the type is instinctively recognizable by at least one of sense of sight, sense of hearing, and sense of touch.
US11497102B2	Method for detecting number of lamp beads, controller, lighting module and storage medium Disclosed are a method for detecting a number of lamp beads, a controller, a lighting module and a storage medium. The method for detecting a number of lamp beads may include: acquiring a reference electrical parameter value of the lamp bank; controlling the plurality of lamp beads to turn on or turn off according to a preset rule, and acquiring a current electrical parameter value of the lamp bank; and determining the number of current lamp beads according to the reference electrical parameter value and the current electrical parameter value.
US11497101B2	Priority control circuit for operation of vehicle lamps A priority control circuit for the operation of vehicle lamps. The priority control circuit includes a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit includes a first PNP transistor, a first NPN transistor having a gate connected to a collector of the first PNP transistor, and a first output port connected to a collector of the first NPN transistor. When a first lamp turn-on signal for turning on a first lamp is input, the first circuit turns on a second lamp and a third lamp. The second circuit includes a second NPN transistor, a second PNP transistor having a gate connected to a collector of the second NPN transistor, and a second output port connected to a collector of the second PNP transistor. The second circuit controls priorities for the operation of the second lamp and the third lamp.
US11497094B2	LED lighting apparatus An LED lighting apparatus, including an LED light source configured to emit white light having a first melanopic/photopic (M/P) ratio; a tuning LED light source configured to emit tuning blue light having a peak wavelength in a range of 465 nm to 495 nm; and a driving control unit configured to control currents respectively applied to the LED light source and the tuning LED light source to generate tuned white light having a second M/P ratio higher than the first M/P ratio
US11497091B2	Hybrid light emitting diode tube with power select switch A lamp including a light source including at least one string of light emitting diodes (LEDs) within a tube body; end caps having contacts on each end of the tube body; driver electronics within the tube body including a filament detector portion provided by a passive resistance capacitor (RC) circuit that simulates the filament load of a fluorescent lamp when installed into a ballast containing fixture: and a power level selector switch in communication with the driver electronics for selecting the power level for powering the light source.
US11497089B2	Induction coil assembly for uterine ablation and method A vapor delivery device includes an induction coil system. The induction coil system can include a coiled fluid tube, a coiled wire, a capsule between the coiled fluid tube and the wire, and a cooling fluid supply configured to force a cooling fluid through the capsule across the coiled wire. The induction coil system can include a closed loop ferrite core, a wire coiled around a first portion of the ferrite core, and a fluid tube coiled around a second portion of the ferrite core. A wire coil can be contained in a cartridge system removably coupleable to a disposable vapor delivery device. The system can include a fluid flow controller and induction power regulation to maintain a specific operating pressure range for vapor within a uterus or other bodily cavity, tract, or duct.
US11497083B2	Communication system and control method including wireless supplying of power A communication system includes an outdoor gateway and an indoor gateway. The outdoor gateway includes: a communication IF that connects to an outdoor network; and a communication IF that communicates wirelessly. The indoor gateway includes: a communication IF that connects to an indoor network; and a communication IF that connects, via wireless communication, to the communication IF included in the outdoor gateway.
US11497080B2	Wireless communication apparatus and wireless communication method A wireless communication apparatus performs communication with a relay apparatus that performs change processing for changing a channel for wireless connection upon detecting an interference condition. The wireless communication apparatus includes a wireless communication unit and a communication control unit. The wireless communication unit establishes the wireless connection with the relay apparatus. The communication control unit performs control for disconnecting the wireless connection, when the communication with the relay apparatus through the wireless connection stops for a period based on a set timeout time. The communication control unit increases the period before the control for disconnecting the wireless connection is performed, when the wireless connection is performed through a target channel on which the change processing is performed.
US11497077B2	Method and apparatus for port management of ethernet bridges Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products for transparent integration of a wireless network (e.g., a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network) into a wireline network (e.g., a time sensitive networking (TSN) network) are provided. A method, system, and apparatus may receive, at a networking translator, a notification trigger related to a protocol data unit session from a networking translator client or a network function of a communication network. The method, system, and apparatus may cause transmission, at the networking translator, of notification information to a network controller of the communication network according to an interface.
US11497070B2	Secure pairing of devices via pairing facilitator-intermediary device The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to systems and circuitry for and/or methods of establishing communication having one or more pairing facilitator-intermediary devices (for example, a network connected server) to enable or facilitate pairing and/or registering at least two devices (e.g., (i) a portable biometric monitoring device and (ii) a smartphone, laptop and/or tablet) to, for example, recognize, interact and/or enable interoperability between such devices. The pairing facilitator-intermediary device may responsively communicates information to one or more of the devices (to be paired or registered) which, in response, enable or facilitate such devices to pair or register. The present inventions may be advantageous where one or both of the devices to be paired or registered is/are not configured (e.g., include a user interface or certain communication circuitry that is configured or includes functionality) to pair devices without use of a facilitator-intermediary device.
US11497068B2	Establishing a private network using multi-uplink capable network devices Various implementations disclosed herein include systems, methods and apparatuses of a first device, that obtain contact point information of a second device associated with the first device, as a peer device in a private network, where the contact point information of the second device includes one or more peer uplink identifiers and each respective peer uplink identifier corresponds to a respective peer device uplink of the second device. The systems, methods and apparatuses establish a first private network data tunnel from a first uplink of the first device to the second device, using the contact point information of the second device, and a first uplink identifier associated with the first uplink, and establish a second private network data tunnel from a second uplink of the first device to the second device, using the contact point information of the second device, and a second uplink identifier associated with the second uplink.
US11497065B2	Method and apparatus for establishing connection A method and apparatus for establishing a connection are provided. The method includes: terminal equipment determines a connection establishment request format adopted when a connection establishment request message is sent from multiple connection establishment request formats; and the terminal equipment sends the connection establishment request message to network equipment according to the determined connection establishment request format. In such a manner, rapid connection establishment for different service requirements in multiple environments may be adapted.
US11497063B2	Method and apparatus for performing random access procedure based on multiple identifiers in wireless communication system The present invention relates to a method for performing a random access (RA) procedure by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system. In particular, the method includes transmitting a RA preamble and a payload to a network; monitoring a first RA response (RAR) using a first identifier and a second RAR using a second identifier; if the first RAR is detected, re-transmitting the payload to the network; and if the second RAR is detected, considering a contention resolution successfully completed.
US11497058B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting PPDU in WLAN system A method and an apparatus for transmitting a PPDU in a WLAN system are proposed. Particularly, a transmission device receives configuration information relating to a multi-band. The transmission device performs channel sensing with respect to the multi-band. The transmission device transmits PPDUs to a reception device via the multi-band on the basis of the result of the channel sensing. In the multi-hand, a first band and a second band are combined. The first band includes a first primary channel. The second band includes a second primary channel. The channel sensing is performed on the basis of a first CW value which is set in common for the first and second bands. If transmission of some PPDUs allocated to the second band of the PPDUs fails, the first CW value is increased.
US11497056B2	Channel access procedures for directional systems in unlicensed bands A method to reserve a directional channel, such as in an unlicensed spectrum for instance, is disclosed. In an example embodiment, the method may be performed by a receiving node, such as a user equipment (UE) for instance. In such method, the receiving node may receive an enhanced directional transmit request message from a transmitting node and transmit an enhanced directional transmit confirmation message using one or more first beams, with at least one first beam being directed in a first direction towards the transmitting node. Further, the receiving node may transmit at least one additional enhanced directional transmit confirmation message using one or more second beams, with at least one second beam being directed in a second direction towards a potentially interfering node. In the method, the second direction is a different direction than the first direction.
US11497054B2	Channel congestion measurement This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatuses for listen-before-talk (LBT) failure-based channel congestion measurement and recovery triggering. In one aspect, a user equipment (UE) may determine an LBT metric based on a result of attempting to perform an uplink transmission in connection with an LBT procedure. For example, the UE may determine an absolute quantity of LBT failures, a ratio of unsuccessful uplink transmissions to total uplink transmission attempts, an absolute quantity of LBT successes, or another type of LBT metric. The UE may trigger a recovery action, such as a radio link failure (RLF) recovery action or a bandwidth part switch, based on determining that the LBT metric satisfies a threshold.
US11497053B2	Collision management Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment may receive a set of indicators indicating that a first transmission is scheduled for concurrent transmission with a second transmission, wherein the user equipment is not configured to transmit the first transmission and the second transmission concurrently. The user equipment may select one of the first transmission or the second transmission for transmission based at least in part on a characteristic of at least one of the first transmission or the second transmission identified using the set of indicators. The user equipment may transmit the selected one of the first transmission or the second transmission based at least in part on selecting the one of the first transmission or the second transmission. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11497051B2	Backwards-compatible narrowband physical random access channel (NPRACH) for extended range An example method in a wireless device operating in a wireless network comprises generating a random access preamble signal and transmitting the random access preamble signal. The generated random access preamble signal comprises a random access symbol group that comprises a plurality of consecutive symbols, where each of the plurality of consecutive symbols being modulated on a corresponding subcarrier frequency and each of the plurality of consecutive symbols corresponding to a truncated sinusoid of 3.75/N kHz, with N>1.
US11497048B2	Wireless communication framework for multiple user equipment The described technology is generally directed towards operating a user equipment node as a scheduler user equipment (e.g., which can be a local manager of other nodes in a group). The scheduler user equipment receives a scheduling request for the scheduling of the resources for transmission of data by a transmitter user equipment, and based on the traffic type requested, schedules the transmitter user equipment and receiver user equipment(s) with scheduling data/allocated radio resources. The transmitter user equipment can directly transmit to the receiver user equipment(s) on the allocated radio resources, e.g., without further involvement of the scheduler user equipment/local manager. For cellular data, the scheduler user equipment can schedule the transmitter user equipment to transmit to the scheduler user equipment as a receiver node.
US11497043B2	Resource splitting among different types of control information and uplink data for a transmission on an uplink shared channel Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that support splitting resources among different types of control information and uplink data for transmission on an uplink shared channel. A base station may transmit a grant indicating resource elements (REs) of an uplink shared channel allocated to a user equipment (UE) for an uplink transmission. The UE may process the grant and split the granted REs between different types of uplink control information (UCI) and uplink data based on a reference payload size. The UE may generate an uplink transmission based on the splitting of the REs, and may transmit the uplink transmission in the REs of the uplink shared channel indicated in the grant. The base station may monitor the REs of the uplink shared channel for the uplink transmission in accordance with the splitting of the plurality of REs.
US11497040B2	Scheduling of network traffic for wireless communications devices Systems, methods, and devices schedule network traffic for wireless communications devices. Methods include identifying a plurality of stations included in a first network, and generating, using one or more processors of a first access point, a network traffic schedule configured to assign a plurality of service periods to the plurality of stations, the network traffic schedule identifying a plurality of sleep times and wake times for the plurality of stations. Methods further include transmitting a query frame to at least one station of the plurality of stations during a designated service period, and receiving a data transmission from the at least one station, the data transmission being generated by the station based on transmission parameters included in the query frame.
US11497039B2	Transmission device, wireless communication method, wireless communication system, and reception device A transmission device includes: a communication circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with a reception device, by using a plurality of wireless services including a first wireless service having a first priority and a second wireless service having a second priority that is a priority lower than the first priority; and a processing circuit configured to perform, in accordance with a first information element, allocating of an uplink radio resource to transmission data of the first wireless service, the allocating of the uplink radio resource being performed in a situation, the situation being a situation that a medium access control—protocol data unit (MAC-PDU) has been generated or can be generated in response to allocating the uplink radio resource to a transmission data of the second wireless service, the first information element indicating a value configured to control logical channel prioritization (LCP) procedure.
US11497038B2	Method and system for end-to-end network slicing management service A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which an end-to-end network slice management service is provided. The service may map application services to network slices based on network profiles, and may generate mapping information. The mapping information may indicate network slice portion-to-application service mappings, and end-to-end mappings between a network slice and the application service. The service may calculate metric values pertaining to networks and associated network slices, and calculate prospective metric values for the networks and network slices based on the metric values. The service may estimate resources allocation values associated with resources to support the prospective metric values based on the prospective metric values and the mapping information. The service may calculate a schedule and assignment of the resources, and provide them to the networks.
US11497037B2	Coexistence of different radio access technologies or services on a same carrier A method of a user equipment (UE) operating with a new radio (NR) radio access technology (RAT). The method comprises receiving synchronization signals and a master information block (MIB) in a first bandwidth (BW) and receiving a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in a second BW, wherein the second BW is indicated by an offset in the MIB relative to the first BW and the PDCCH conveys a downlink control information (DCI) format that configures a reception of a first system information block (SIB).
US11497036B2	Ultra-reliable low-latency communication over sidelink Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a transmitter user equipment (UE) may transmit a stage one sidelink control information (SCI) message to multiple receiver UEs. In some aspects, the stage one SCI message may indicate respective resource reservations for multiple sidelink transmissions to the multiple receiver UEs. The transmitter UE may transmit a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) to a subset of the multiple receiver UEs based at least in part on a configured grant associated with the subset of the multiple receiver UEs and the respective resource reservations indicated in the stage one SCI message. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11497034B2	Triggering distributed MIMO communication in a wireless node cluster Various aspects of the disclosure relate to distributed multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication such as coordinated beamforming or Joint MIMO. In some aspects, distributed MIMO is used to support communication in a cluster of wireless nodes (e.g., access points). A distributed MIMO scheduling scheme as taught herein is used to schedule the wireless nodes (e.g., access points and/or stations) operating within the cluster. For example, selected stations may be triggered to communicate with respective access points.
US11497033B2	Resource allocation method, device and system of wireless communication system Disclosed are a UE of a wireless communication system and a wireless communication method using the same. More particularly, the method including receiving scheduling information including resource allocation information, wherein the resource allocation information comprises a RIV determined based on the number of RBs of a first BWP, and transmitting or receiving data on a RB set corresponding to the RIV in a second BWP, wherein the number of RBs of the second BWP is greater than the number of RBs of the first BWP, the starting RB index S and the number of RBs of the RB set corresponding to the RIV in the second BWP are given in powers of 2 and a device for the same are disclosed.
US11497028B2	Interference mitigation through SINR-based iterative distributed beam selection Systems and methods for iterative distributed beam selection include a device including at least one of a first head wearable display (HWD), a second HWD, a first console or a second console. The device detects a predefined condition. The device performs a first distributed beam selection responsive to detecting the predefined condition. Performing the first distributed beam selection includes performing beamforming to provide a first plurality of beams for a first link between the first HWD and the first console, selecting a first beam of the first link with a highest signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) from the first plurality of beams, performing beamforming to provide a second plurality of beams for a second link between the second HWD and the second console while the first beam of the first link is active, and selecting a second beam of the second link with a highest SINR from the second plurality of beams.
US11497023B1	Assigning carriers to radio ports of a split radio head Assigning carriers to radio ports communicably coupled to a corresponding plurality of antennae of a radio head, wherein the radio head is split into at least first and second split portions, determining a difference between a first power level available to the first carrier via the first set of radio ports and a second power level available to the second carrier via the second set of radio ports, and changing a split of the radio head such that the difference between the first and second power levels is minimized.
US11497021B2	Method and apparatus for fast beam management Methods and apparatuses for fast beam selection. A method for operating a user equipment (UE) includes receiving configuration information on a set of transmission configuration information (TCI) states. Each of the TCI states refers to at least one source reference signal (RS) with a corresponding quasi co-location (QCL) and is associated with downlink (DL) data and UE-specific DL control information (DCI). The method further includes receiving a TCI state update on a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), decoding the TCI state update, and applying the TCI state update to a reception of DL data and a corresponding UE-specific DL assignment.
US11497018B2	HARQ process identifier determination for multiple configured scheduling processes Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine a first hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) process identifier set associated with a first configured scheduling process and may determine a second HARQ process identifier set associated with a second configured scheduling process. The UE may assign an HARQ process identifier, included in the first HARQ process identifier set, to a process instance associated with the first configured scheduling process and may assign an HARQ process identifier, included in the second HARQ process identifier set, to a process instance associated with the second configured scheduling process. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11497016B2	Method of determining modulation order and transport block size in downlink data channel, and apparatus thereof The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for configuring a resource for the transmission/reception of data. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for configuring an MCS and a TBS for an MTC terminal. Particularly, provided is a method and apparatus for determining a TBS by an MTC terminal. The method may include receiving scheduling information transmitted based on an MCS used for the MTC terminal and a TBS table and determining a TBS using the scheduling information provided by a base station.
US11497009B2	Frequency domain resource allocation method and apparatus A frequency domain resource allocation method includes receiving frequency domain resource configuration information sent by a base station, where the frequency domain resource configuration information is used to indicate frequency domain resources configured for the user equipment UE, and the frequency domain resources include at least one available frequency domain resource segment and at least one unavailable frequency domain resource segment; and receiving frequency domain resource indication information sent by the base station, where the frequency domain resource indication information is used to indicate a frequency domain resource that is in the at least one available frequency domain resource segment and that is used by the UE to transmit data.
US11497002B2	Apparatus and methods for resource message segmentation in wireless networks Apparatus and methods for segmentation of resource/control messages in a wireless system. In one embodiment, the messages being segmented are radio resource control (RRC) messages used in a downlink direction for a 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) system. In various implementations, RRC segmentation in the downlink direction is enabled in a generic manner when message size exceeds a prescribed limit. A container format is specified, and messaging exchanged between the UE and base station (gNB) indicates (i) the UE's capability for receiving segmented messages, and (ii) data related to the segmented message that the UE can utilize to receive and reassemble the message, as well as a protocol to be followed upon detection of link failure. In one variant, a 4G/4.5G LTE/LTE-A configuration is disclosed.
US11497001B2	Edge-intelligence for stability guaranteed real-time control systems A method for operating a real-time control system comprising a first system configured to generate an information signal and a second system configured to use the information signal, wherein the second system comprises a first buffer for storing a previously received information signal. The method comprising: transmitting, by the first system, a first communication packet comprising the first information signal and generating, by the second system, a predicted first information signal for use in the first time slot. The predicted first information signal being generated by: retrieving the previously received information signal from the first buffer; generating a first prediction using a short-term predictor; and concurrently generating a second prediction using a long-term predictor; and setting the predicted first information signal equal to the first prediction unless the second prediction is available. The method further comprising using the predicted first information signal in response to determining that the first information signal was not received by the second system in the first time slot.
US11496999B2	Transmission resource selection method, network apparatus, and user equipment A transmission resource selection method, a terminal apparatus, a network apparatus, a chip, a computer readable storage medium, a computer program product, and a computer program are provided. The method includes: sending a duplication-transmission configuration to a UE unit, wherein the UE unit determines whether to perform duplication and/or transmission or not and determines transmission resources to be used to transmit and/or duplicate data according to the duplication-transmission configuration, and the duplication-transmission involves transmitting duplicated data by means of at least two transmission resources.
US11496994B2	Acknowledgement information sending method, acknowledgement information receiving method, communications device, and network device A first communications device obtains a first resource and a second resource; the first communications device sends first control information and first data to at least one communications device in a group on the first resource, where the first communications device and the at least one communications device in the group belong to a first communications device group, and the first communications device and the at least one communications device in the group each have a group identifier of the first communications device group; and the first communications device receives acknowledgement information from a second communications device on the second resource, where the second communications device is the at least one communications device in the group.
US11496989B2	Positioning network system, apparatus and method using a mobile object The present disclosure relates to a positioning network system, apparatus, and method using a mobile object, and more particularly, to a positioning network system, apparatus, and method using a mobile object, that are capable of improving positioning accuracy while reducing an amount of calculation for positioning by arranging a plurality of positioning nodes included in a positioning mobile object in a right angle direction, and also efficiently expanding a positionable region by using a plurality of positioning mobile objects or an intermediate mobile object.
US11496986B1	Distributed positioning procedure for vehicular-ues in out-of-coverage cellular networks An initiator UE may be configured to send one or more units of messages to one or more responder UEs. A unit of message may include a pre-PRS message, a PRS message and a post-PRS message. A responder UE may be configured to send one or more units of messages to the initiator UE. The pre-PRS message and the post-PRS message may be sent or received using a license spectrum. The PRS message may be sent or received using an unlicensed spectrum. The communication between the initiator UE and the responder UE may be initiated by the initiator UE identifying the responder UE from a plurality of UEs based on positioning properties of the responder UE. The positioning properties of the responder UE may include a direction, a velocity, a location confidence or a location of the responder UE, or a combination thereof.
US11496985B2	Method for determining time difference of arrival, and communication device and system A method for determining a time difference of arrival, and a communication device and system, where neighbor cells for positioning are determined for a target terminal by a positioning server, then cell identities of the neighbor cells and beam polling configuration information of the neighbor cells are transmitted to the target terminal, so that the target terminal may detect a Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) beam transmitted by a corresponding neighbor cell according to the beam polling configuration information, and a time difference of arrival of PRS beams transmitted by one neighbor cell and another neighbor cell is calculated.
US11496977B2	User apparatus, base station, discovery signal reception method and discovery signal transmission method A user apparatus, for use in a radio communication system including a base station forming a cell, configured to receive a discovery signal of device-to-device communication, including: an information reception unit configured to receive, from a base station of a residing cell, a resource range in which a discovery signal can be transmitted in a neighbor cell; and a discovery signal reception unit configured to receive a discovery signal at a time position that is synchronized with the neighbor cell in response to receiving a synchronization signal that is synchronized with the neighbor cell within the resource range received by the information reception unit.
US11496965B2	Power control with flexible scheduling delay Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a transmit power control (TPC) command in a grant associated with transmitting an uplink communication. A scheduling delay between the grant and the uplink communication may be a flexible scheduling delay. The UE may sample a TPC state in association with determining a transmit power, and may determine the transmit power based at least in part on the TPC state and the TPC command. In some aspects, a UE may detect a power headroom report (PHR) trigger associated with a carrier of a plurality of carriers. The UE may identify a set of carriers that is to be ignored when calculating a power headroom, and may calculate the power headroom based at least in part on ignoring the identified set of carriers. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11496964B2	Power boosting design for multi-slot shared channels Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described to enable a user equipment (UE) to perform power-boosting to increase power for specific portions (e.g., repetitions, symbols, slots) of an uplink transmission, where the portion may overlap with a previously-scheduled uplink transmission from another UE. The base station may configure the UE to apply power-boosting to all portions of the uplink transmission or over specific slots or repetitions of the uplink transmission, or to apply power-boosting if the uplink transmission occupies one slot or repetition. The base station may configure the UE semi-statically or dynamically with the power-boosting configuration, and may configure the UE to perform power-boosting for repetitions of the uplink transmission corresponding to one or more predefined transmission reception points, panels, beams, or precoders. The UE may transmit the uplink transmission to the base station based on the power-boosting configuration.
US11496963B2	Uplink channel sending method and device An uplink channel sending method includes sending, by a terminal device, a first uplink channel to a network device at a first power in a first time unit of a first Bandwidth Part (BWP) region, and sending, by the terminal device, the first uplink channel to the network device at a second power in a second time unit of a second BWP region. The second time unit is adjacent to the first time unit, the second BWP region is different from the first BWP region, and the second power is determined using a reset accumulated closed-loop power, an absolute closed-loop power, or the first power and an offset value.
US11496960B2	Root node selection system A root node selection system includes a plurality of idle nodes, and each idle node has a signal quality parameter. The each idle node is configured to broadcast a signal beacon and monitor other signal beacons, where each signal beacon carries the corresponding signal quality parameter. Any of the idle nodes is used as a to-be-selected node, and the to-be-selected node stores a signal quality table. The signal quality table includes a signal item and a rank item. The signal item includes the signal quality parameters. The rank item includes a plurality of ranks, and the ranks correspond to the signal quality parameters in the signal item in a one-to-one manner. The to-be-selected node serves as a root node of a mesh network based on that the rank corresponding to the signal quality parameter of the to-be-selected node is greater than a rank threshold.
US11496958B2	Public land mobile network selection by user equipment in an inactive mode at a radio resource control layer This document describes techniques and apparatuses for handling Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection while user equipment is in an inactive mode at a radio resource control layer. In aspects, the UE performs a cell-selection procedure that selects a first cell that serves a first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN). The UE establishes a radio connection to the first PLMN. The UE transitions from a connected mode at a radio resource control layer to an inactive mode at a radio resource control layer. After a period of time, the UE performs a cell-reselection procedure that selects a second cell that serves a second PLMN. The UE determines if the second PLMN is an equivalent PLMN to the first PLMN. If the second PLMN is an equivalent PLMN to the first PLMN, the UE sends an indication to a lower layer that triggers an action.
US11496944B2	Enhanced UE route selection policy (URSP) rules evaluation A method for evaluation of UE route selection policy (URSP) rules is proposed. URSP is used by a UE to determine if a detected application can be associated to an established PDU session, can be offloaded to non-3GPP access outside a PDU session, or can trigger the establishment of a new PDU session. The UE first finds a non-default URSP rule with a matching traffic descriptor to the application. Then, the UE selects a route selection descriptor including a preferred access type from a list of RSDs of the non-default URSP rule. After that, the UE matches or establishes a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session for the application by ignoring the preferred access type or using the preferred access type.
US11496943B2	Fronthaul interface for use with a cloud radio access network A C-RAN includes a plurality of remote units (RUs), each being configured to exchange RF signals with at least one UE. The C-RAN also includes a central unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of RUs via a fronthaul interface. The central unit is configured to determine sets of data to be sent to a plurality of remote units across the fronthaul interface. The central unit is also configured to determine a mapping of each of the sets of data to at least one of the plurality of remote units. The central unit is also configured to add a respective indicator, based on the mapping, to each set of data, wherein each respective indicator indicates each remote unit that the respective set of data is intended for. The central unit is also configured to broadcast the sets of data, each with the respective indicator, to the plurality of remote units.
US11496940B2	Inter user interference control techniques Aspects of the present disclosure implement techniques of a new 3D waveform coding scheme that leverages the spatial properties of 5G NR systems. Specifically, in 5G systems, each UE location may be characterized by three parameters: propagation delay (tp), angle of elevation (θ), and angle of azimuth (φ). Global coding matrix may be generated by linear combination of these three attributes and a unique lattice code may be generated for each UE at different locations from the base station. Thus, considering the coding gain increases with increasing the distance between the codes, aspects of the present disclosure take advantage of geometrical properties of lattice. Particularly, within the 3D waveform coding, if lattice distance between co-beamed UEs is determined to be greater than threshold radius, a conjugate lattice code for the UEs may be applied in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.
US11496935B2	Cell measurement method and terminal device This application provides a cell measurement method and terminal device. The cell measurement method includes: first determining, by a terminal device, whether a cell meets a first preset condition; and when the terminal device determines that the cell meets the first preset condition, measuring or evaluating, by the terminal device, the cell by using a first period; or when the terminal device determines that the cell does not meet the first preset condition, measuring or evaluating, by the terminal device, the cell by using a second period, where the cell being a serving cell or a neighboring cell of the terminal device corresponds to different first preset conditions, and the first period is different from the second period.
US11496933B2	Method and apparatus for updating handover parameters in open-radio access network (O-RAN) environment The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for identifying handover requirement by a Radio access network (RAN) controller in open RAN (O-RAN) environment. The O-RAN environment has a virtualized network architecture having at least one RAN controller that is able to control, via an E2 node, a plurality of user equipments (UEs) positioned in a serving cell, a cell covering a location for serving a UE, the serving cell is adjacent to a plurality of neighbour cells. The method includes parallel execution of the operations performed by the RAN controller for each serving cell and each of the neighbor cell and updating CIOs in stepwise i.e., gradually with repeated comparing of the serving cell load parameter with each of the plurality of neighbour cell load parameters and updating the serving cell handover parameter and the plurality of neighbour cell handover parameters based on the comparison.
US11496930B2	Method for updating PDU session and network side-device A method of updating a PDU session and a network-side device are provided. The method includes: after a User Equipment UE moves across PLMNs or across systems, determining that the UE has a first PDU session of which an anchor SMF is not in a current PLMN; determining a Session Management Function V-SMF in a Visited Public Land Mobile Network VPLMN for the first PDU session, and updating the first PDN session by using the V-SMF.
US11496927B2	Methods and infrastructure equipment An infrastructure equipment of a wireless communications network is configured to act as a first relay node by determining an allocation of a first set of communications resources by the infrastructure equipment acting as a first relay node for another infrastructure equipment acting as a second relay node, the communications resources for transmitting uplink data from a first communications device to an infrastructure equipment connected to a core network part of the wireless communications network acting as a donor node, the allocation of the first set of communications resources for the other infrastructure equipment acting as the second relay node being based upon a donor set of communications resources allocated by the donor node for communicating the uplink data from the first communications device to the donor node via the infrastructure equipment acting as the first relay node.
US11496926B2	EHT padding and packet extension method and apparatus In an 802.11be wireless system, data units are generated for transmission by configuring a transmitting device to process encoding parameters, including a first encoding parameter NSD and a second encoding parameter NSD,short, to select a padding boundary from pre-defined padding boundaries in the last symbol that will most closely include the number of information bits NEXCESS in the last symbol and to append padding bits to the number of information bits NEXCESS to fill up to the selected padding boundary in the last symbol, thereby generating pre-encoded data bits which are encoded for data transmission, where at least the first encoding parameter NSD is specified for an aggregated resource unit size that is allowed under the 802.11be protocol as a sum of NSD values for at two other resource units.
US11496923B2	Data transmission method and apparatus used in wireless backhaul network Data transmission methods and apparatuses for wireless backhaul networks are described. A wireless backhaul node determines one or more reporting nodes for a data volume of a first-type data packet from a plurality of next-hop nodes of the wireless backhaul node on an uplink based on the data volume of the first-type data packet, a data volume of a second-type data packet, and a data volume of a third-type data packet. The wireless backhaul node sends, to the one or more reporting nodes, a buffer status report used to indicate the data volume of the first-type data packet. At least one of the first-type data packet, the second-type data packet, and the third-type data packet includes a data packet from an adaptation layer entity of the wireless backhaul node and/or a data packet from a radio link control layer entity of the wireless backhaul node.
US11496922B2	Transmission of buffer status reports on multiple component carriers The present disclosure generally relates to a methods, apparatus, and computer readable medium for implementing the methods for transmitting multi-bit SR (SRs) from a user equipment (UE). The UE receive from a base station a radio resource control (RRC) message from the base station. The RRC message may indicate that uplink component carriers (CCs) of the UE are to be assigned to a plurality of uplink CC groups. Upon receipt of the RRC, the UE may assign the uplink CCs to the plurality of uplink CC groups. A multi-bit SR may be generated for each group of the plurality of uplink CC groups. The UE may transmit the multi-bit SR generated for each group of the plurality of uplink CC groups to the base station. multi-bit SR transmission across different CCs may reduce latency in uplink grant and improve data transmission time.
US11496921B1	Computer-based systems configured for managing mesh networks having integrated roofing components and methods of use thereof Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable mesh network capacity management via network metering using a processor an integrated roofing mesh network node in a mesh network to receive and transmit data packets in the mesh network. Each data packet includes a source address, a destination address, and a payload of data. The processor determines passthrough traffic including a subset of data packets routed between radio nodes of the mesh network through the gateway based on the source address and the destination address of each data packet and an address associated with the gateway. The processor determines a passthrough data capacity based on the payload of each data packet in the subset and determines a metric based on the passthrough data capacity to signify an amount of mesh network bandwidth provided by the integrated roofing mesh network node.
US11496919B2	Measurement reporting method, measurement configuration method, terminal, and network side device Provided is a measurement reporting method, measurement configuration method, terminal and network side device, wherein the measurement reporting method comprises: the terminal reports the measurement result of the reference signal of the first predetermined bandwidth portion BWP.
US11496911B2	Network-controlled E-UTRAN neighbor cell measurements According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is disclosed in a user equipment (UE) for performing downlink measurements on a plurality of cells according to a received measurement configuration. The UE receives measurement configuration information from a radio base station supporting a serving cell of a wireless communications network, the measurement configuration information including an indication of a variably sized measurement bandwidth over which measurements are to be performed on the serving cell and one or more neighbor cells. The UE performs measurements on each of the serving cell and the one or more neighbor cells over the measurement bandwidth, and reports the measurements to the network.
US11496910B2	Electronic equipment, user equipment, wireless communication method, and storage medium An electronic equipment, a user equipment, a wireless communication method, and a storage medium. An electronic equipment configured in a wireless communication system that comprises a single base station equipment comprises a processing circuit and is configured to: estimate the distance between a network side equipment and a user equipment according to a downlink signal arrival angle measured by the user equipment and an uplink signal arrival angle measured by the network side equipment; and determine the position of the user equipment according to the distance between the network side equipment and the user equipment as well as the uplink signal arrival angle.
US11496902B2	Access to Wi-Fi networks via two-step and two-party control Systems and methods include, responsive to a Wi-Fi client device providing a password for a zone of a Wi-Fi network, determining a status of the Wi-Fi client device; when the status is unknown, placing the client device in a holding area associated with the zone, wherein the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi network while in the holding area and has restricted access that is less than full access to the zone in an allowed zone; responsive to placing the client device in the holding area, causing a notification to an administrator that the client device is in the holding area; and with the client device in the holding area, one of moving the Wi-Fi client device to the allowed area, moving the client device to a rejected area for the zone, and leaving the client device in the holding zone, based on any input or lack thereof.
US11496901B2	Radio communication apparatus, wireless LAN router, unauthorized access prevention method, and radio communication system An object of the present invention is to provide a radio communication apparatus, a wireless LAN router, an unauthorized access prevention method, and a radio communication system that have security for protection against unauthorized access. A radio communication apparatus (1) according to the present invention includes: first radio communication means (10) for functioning as an access point for radio communication; second radio communication means (20) for functioning as an access point for radio communication; and storage means (21) for storing dummy information. The first radio communication means (10) has a security level higher than that of the second radio communication means (20), and the second radio communication means (20) is capable of transmitting the dummy information stored in the storage means (21).
US11496900B2	Electronic device and method for storing user identification information An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes at least one wireless communication circuit, a processor operatively connected with the at least one wireless communication circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to detect an event related to transmission of identification information through the at least one wireless communication circuit, in response to the detection of the event, perform a first authentication procedure for obtaining access right to the identification information, relay a second authentication procedure between an external electronic device and a server through the at least one wireless communication circuit, and receive the identification information that is stored in the external electronic device from the server through the at least one wireless communication circuit.
US11496897B2	Biometric identification of information recipients A method may involve receiving, by a device operated by a user, at least one first input indicating that information is to be shared with at least one individual other than the user. The first device may acquire first biometric data from the at least one individual, and the information may be caused to be made accessible to at least one account that is associated with stored biometric data that matches the first biometric data.
US11496893B2	Secure computation system and relay device, and method, program, and recording medium thereof A relay device transfers a plurality of original data fragments corresponding to a plurality of secret sharing values of original data to a plurality of secure computation devices, transfers, to each of the secure computation devices, a request to send a result fragment based on a secure computation result corresponding to any one of the original data fragments, and transfers the result fragment. The relay device controls timing with which the original data fragments are transferred and timing with which the request to send is transferred.
US11496889B2	Provision GPSI pertaining to PDU session(s) Disclosed herein is a method by an AMF node operative in a 5GS that comprises a UE associated with a Subscriber Permanent Identifier (SUPI) that is associated with subscription data of the UE. The method comprises: sending towards a SMF node, a request relating to a PDU Session of the UE and comprising a Request Type that is set to Existing PDU Session; and receiving from the SMF node, a response comprising a Generic Public Subscription Identifier (GPSI) of the PDU session, which GPSI is associated with the SUPI and which GPSI is to be used in networks outside the 5GS for addressing the subscription data of the UE.
US11496887B1	Apparatuses and methods for streaming audio and video A wirelessly enabled mirror includes a mirror, a wireless data system, and a data output interface. The mirror has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the mirror. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive wireless data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from a wireless stream of data.
US11496882B2	Method to select the right UDM instance and ensure the UDM instance security Methods for (i) finding/discovering the right UDM instances and (ii) ensuring the UDM instance security are provided. The method for (i), includes the steps of: (i-1) pre-provisioning of UDM instance discovery information/parameters to the UE/USIM, (i-2) sending the UDM instance discovery related parameters to a core network element, and (i-3) discovering the right UDM instance at the core network element based on the discovery parameters and related routing information either at the UDM consumer/NRF. The method for (ii) includes the steps of: (ii-1) Secured choice of parameter for UDM instance discovery (e.g. UDM instance identifier) to the core network element and (ii-2) the secured UDM instance identifier generation and management at the UDM to prevent attack on UDM instances. Also a method to identify the cleartext IMSI/SUPI is provided for the re-authentication scenario along with the relevant procedures.
US11496881B2	Managing MSIM concurrent activities A method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE). The apparatus determines that a first subscriber identity module (SIM) and a second SIM of the UE share a cross switch and determines whether to modify concurrent operation of the first SIM or the second SIM based, at least in part, on a determination that the first SIM and the second SIM of the UE share the cross-switch. The concurrent operation of the first SIM and the second SIM may include the first SIM performing SRS antenna switching and the second SIM performing an idle mode activity.
US11496880B2	Method for tracking area update in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor Disclosed herein are a method for tracking area update in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, a method for user equipment (UE) to perform a tracking area update (TAU) procedure in a wireless communication system comprises: a step of transmitting a TAU request message to a mobility management entity (MME); and a step of receiving a TAU accept message from the MME, wherein if the UE uses signaling optimization to enable the delivery of user data through a control plane over the MME, and the UE does not have pending user data to be transmitted through a user plane and has pending user data to be transmitted through the control plane over the MME, then a first active flag can be set in the TAU request message.
US11496878B2	Relay selection method and apparatus and system Embodiments of this disclosure provide a relay selection method and apparatus and a system. The method includes: relay equipment broadcasts relay discovery information, the relay discovery information including identifier information (a relay UE ID) of the relay equipment and identifier information (a cell ID) of a serving cell of the relay equipment, so that remote terminal receiving the relay discovery information selects relay equipment according to the relay discovery information or transmits relay information of discovered relay equipment to an eNB, thus the eNB may select relay equipment for the remote terminal. With the embodiments of this disclosure, the serving cell may learn a cell where a relay to which the terminal accesses is located, so as to perform configuration for the terminal or perform path switching of downlink data.
US11496877B1	Emergency user interfaces in telematic systems Vehicles can employ onboard telematic monitoring devices to collect vehicle and operation data, such as for improved vehicle fleet management. Such telematic monitoring devices are dependent on power from a vehicle, such that data collection and communication can be interrupted if a telematic monitoring device is disconnected or has a poor connection. The present disclosure relates to battery devices, which provide power to telematic monitoring devices as needed in order to maintain data collection and communication, or other more limited functionality. The present disclosure also relates to systems including battery devices, and methods for operating battery devices. The present disclosure also relates to detecting temperature of batteries, as well as emergency input and messages for telematic monitoring systems.
US11496869B2	Server, communication system, communication method and program A sever transmits an acknowledgement in response to data transmission from first and second terminals, respectively, among a plurality of terminals. The server controls the first and second terminals so that the first and second terminals open a reception slot at substantially the same timing. The server transmits a collective acknowledgement shared by the first and second terminals during both of the first and second terminals open the reception slot.
US11496863B2	System and method for creating, storing and delivering self-guided audio tours A system for delivering a self-guided audio tour to an end user, the system comprising: a central server comprising: a database; a tour instruction file stored in the database, the tour instruction file comprising: a tour type; a tour path comprising a plurality of tour points; an order of the tour points on the tour path; location information identifying the real-world position of each of the tour points on the tour path; and data to be delivered to the end user for each of the tour points on the tour path; and a personal electronic device comprising: a central processing unit; a wireless transceiver in communication with the central processing unit for wirelessly communicating with the central server; a position determination unit in communication with the central processing unit for identifying the real-world position of the personal electronic device; a display in communication with the central processing unit; at least one acoustic output unit in communication with the central processing unit; and a software app running on the central processing unit for: using the position determination unit to identify the real-world position of the personal electronic device; comparing the real-world position of the personal electronic device with the tour path to determine if the personal electronic device is located at one of the plurality of tour points; if the end user is at one of the plurality of tour points, and if the end user reached that tour point following the order of the tour points on the tour path, delivering the data from the tour instruction file for that tour point.
US11496852B2	Head-related transfer function Example systems, devices, media, and methods are described for efficiently processing an audio track of a virtual object with a head-related transfer function (HRTF). Audio tracks are processed by determining a current position (direction and optionally distance) of the virtual object with respect to the head of a user, identifying a current audio zone from predefined audio zones responsive to the determined current position where each of the audio zones has a corresponding left predefined filter and a corresponding right predefined filter, applying the left and the right predefined filters corresponding to the current audio zone to the audio track to produce a left audio signal and a right audio signal, and presenting the left audio signal with a first speaker and the right audio signal with a second speaker.
US11496847B1	State detection device for use in an audio interface A state detection device in an audio interface includes: a first voltage detection circuit, a second voltage detection circuit and a state determination circuit. The first voltage detection circuit is coupled to a first contact and a second contact of an audio jack socket, for detecting a voltage across the first contact and the second contact to generate a first detection value. The second voltage detection circuit is coupled to a third contact of the audio jack socket, for detecting a voltage on the third contact to generate a second detection value. The state determination circuit is coupled to the first voltage detection circuit and the second voltage detection circuit, for determining a water ingress state of the audio jack socket according to the first detection value, and a connector type of an audio plug that is inserted into the audio jack socket according to the second detection value.
US11496846B2	Hearing aid A hearing aid contains a housing having a baseplate and a housing shell, a number of electrical units, and a transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves. The number of electrical units are fastened on the baseplate. The transmitting and receiving unit includes an electronic circuit for generating a transmission signal and an antenna unit coupled thereon, and the antenna unit includes a first antenna arm and a shielding element for shielding the first antenna arm against the number of electrical units.
US11496843B2	Hearing device with antenna extending from the hearing device An in-the-ear hearing device includes: a microphone configured to receive an audio signal; a signal processor configured to process the audio signal for compensating a hearing loss; a wireless communication unit being connected to the signal processor; a feeding network; a hearing device shell accommodating the microphone and the signal processor; a face plate positioned at the hearing device shell; and an antenna for electromagnetic field emission and electromagnetic field reception, the antenna coupled with the wireless communications unit, wherein the antenna has a first end, and wherein the feeding network is configured to feed the antenna via the first end of the antenna; wherein the antenna extends through the face plate at a first position; at least a part of the antenna extending from the faceplate being arch-shaped; and wherein a second end of the antenna is an electrically open end, or is coupled to a ground potential.
US11496839B2	Speaker unit for earphone A speaker unit is provided. The speaker unit may include a frame; a yoke elongated on the frame along a front-to-rear direction; a first magnet disposed on one side of the yoke; a first plate disposed on one side of the first magnet; a first diaphragm disposed on one side of the first plate; a first coil fixed to the first diaphragm; a second magnet disposed on the other side of the yoke; a second plate disposed on the other side of the second magnet; a second diaphragm disposed on the other side of the second plate; a substrate disposed on the frame; a microphone electrically connected to the substrate; and a second coil fixed to the second diaphragm, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are both in contact with the yoke, the frame includes a seating portion, and the microphone is disposed in the seating portion.
US11496835B2	Speaker control method and mobile terminal This disclosure provides a speaker control method and a mobile terminal. The method is performed by the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal includes at least two speakers. The method includes obtaining a use state of the mobile terminal, and determining corresponding audio mode information based on the use state of the mobile terminal, where the audio mode information includes audio modes of the at least two speakers. The method further includes controlling each speaker to work in a corresponding audio mode in the audio mode information.
US11496834B2	Systems, methods, and user interfaces for headphone fit adjustment and audio output control While operating a wearable audio output device in a first mode, a computer system receives an input corresponding to a request to transition the wearable audio output device from the first mode to a noise-cancellation mode in which audio outputs that are provided via the wearable audio output device include cancellation audio components selected so as to at least partially cancel ambient sound from the physical environment. In response, if a first and second wearable audio output components of the wearable audio output device are both in-ear, the computer system transitions the wearable audio output device from the first mode to the noise-cancellation mode; and if either or both of the first and second wearable audio output components is not in-ear, the computer system forgoes transitioning the wearable audio output device from the first mode to the noise-cancellation mode.
US11496832B2	Dynamic control of multiple feedforward microphones in active noise reduction devices Technology described in this document can be embodied in an earpiece of an active noise reduction (ANR) device. The earpiece includes a plurality of microphones, wherein each of the plurality of microphones is usable for capturing ambient audio to generate input signals for both an ANR mode of operation and a hear-through mode of operation of the ANR device. The earpiece further includes a controller configured to: process a first subset of microphones from the plurality of microphones to generate input signals for the ANR mode of operation, process a second subset of microphones from the plurality of microphones to generate input signals for the hear-through mode of operation, detect that a particular microphone of the second subset is acoustically coupled to an acoustic transducer of the ANR device in the hear-through mode of operation, and in response to the detection, process the input signals from the second subset of microphones without using input signals from the particular microphone.
US11496829B2	Charge pump and microphone circuit arrangement A charge pump having an input section, and first and second output charge pump sections. The input section includes an input and output node and N input charge pump cells arranged between the input and output nodes. The first output charge pump section includes a first input and output node and M first charge pump cells arranged between the first input and output nodes. The second output charge pump section includes a second input and output node and K second charge pump cells arranged between the second input and output nodes (M, N, K: any integer≥1). The output node of the input charge pump section is coupled with the first input node of the first output charge pump section and with the second input node of the second output charge pump section. The charge pump is configured to provide a first output voltage on the first output node and a second output voltage on the second output node.
US11496827B2	Microphone natural speech capture voice dictation system and method A system for voice dictation includes an earpiece, the earpiece may include an earpiece housing sized to fit into an external auditory canal of a user and block the external auditory canal, a first microphone operatively connected to the earpiece housing and positioned to be isolated from ambient sound when the earpiece housing is fitted into the external auditory canal, a second microphone operatively connected to earpiece housing and positioned to sound external from the user, and a processor disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the first microphone and the second microphone. The system may further include a software application executing on a computing device which provides for receiving the first voice audio stream into a first position of a record and receiving the second voice audio stream into a second position of the record.
US11496826B2	Host detection and acoustic module detection An audio system and methods for detecting proximity between or engagement between a removable open-ear acoustic module and a host device. Upon detection of proximity or engagement, the audio system may adjust at least one device setting of the devices in the system. In some examples, the devices of the audio system are capable of obtaining specific identifying information about the other devices, and can be configured to adjust the at least one device setting based on device identity. For example, adjusting the device settings can include an adjustment to power state of the open-ear acoustic module, an audio equalization (EQ) setting, a volume setting, a bass level setting, a treble level setting, an Active Noise Reduction (ANR) setting, a user profile setting, selection of an algorithm of a plurality of algorithms related to data collection, a sensor calibration setting, and a user interface control setting.
US11496825B1	Ear-plug device with in-ear cartilage conduction transducer An ear-plug device is an in-ear device that presents audio content to an ear canal of a user. The in-ear device includes a body configured to at least partially fit inside the ear canal of the user, and a transducer assembly coupled to the body. The transducer assembly comprises at least one transducer located within the ear canal. The at least one transducer is configured to vibrate a portion of the ear canal to cause the ear canal to create an airborne acoustic pressure wave in the ear canal in accordance with vibration instructions. The airborne acoustic pressure wave corresponds to and is for presentation of the audio content to the user.
US11496824B2	Acoustic output apparatus with drivers in multiple frequency ranges and bluetooth low energy receiver The present disclosure provides a system and method for acoustic device. The acoustic output device may include an earphone core including at least one acoustic driver for outputting sound though one or more sound guiding holes set on the acoustic output apparatus; the acoustic output device may include one or more sensors configured to detect status information of a user of the acoustic output apparatus; the acoustic output device may include a controller configured to cause the at least one acoustic driver to output sound based on the detected status information of the user; the acoustic output device may further include a power source assembly configured to provide electrical power to the earphone core, the one or more sensors, and the controller; and the acoustic output device may further include a flexible circuit board configured to connect at least the earphone core and the power source assembly.
US11496821B2	External microphone active ingress protection A microphone apparatus for attachment to an exterior portion of a vehicle, the apparatus may include a housing maintaining a printed circuit board (PCB) and a microphone element positioned on the PCB, a sealing element arranged on one side of the housing and defining at least one housing opening, and a cover extending over the sealing element and defining a cover opening configured to align in an open state with the housing opening to enable ambient sound external to the vehicle to be transmitted to the microphone element, the cover configured to block the housing opening in a closed state to protect the microphone element.
US11496816B2	Telematics road ready system including a bridge integrator unit A trailer monitoring system for monitoring a trailer having at least one trailer sensor has a bridge integrator unit, configured to couple with the trailer, including a wireless data transceiver electrically coupled with a microcontroller and capable of wirelessly communicating data over a short-range wireless protocol; the bridge integrator unit receives data existing in a first messaging format that is compatible with and used by one or more trailer sensors via a short-range wireless protocol, extracts the data, encodes the data into a second messaging format that is compatible with a master control unit having a telematic data transceiver capable of cellular data communications, and transmits the data in the second messaging format from the bridge integrator unit to the master control unit via a short-range wireless protocol.
US11496815B2	Live concert/event video system and method One aspect of the invention is a method of providing video to attendees of a live concert. Video of different views of the live concert is captured. A plurality of video streams are provided to attendees of the live concert while the live concert is occurring. The plurality of digital video streams enable an attendee of the live concert to select which of the plurality of digital video streams to view using a portable digital device associated with that attendee such that the attendee may choose from among the different views of the live concert.
US11496812B2	Goal-oriented method for procuring advertising A goal-based method, as disclosed herein, is usable to procure advertising. The method, in an embodiment, includes providing goal data associated with an advertising goal for a plurality of markets. The at least one processor is operable to process advertising inventory data associated with one or more media sources. The advertising inventory data is associated with a plurality of advertising opportunities. The at least one processor is operable to modify at least one of the opportunity sets as a result of the at least one opportunity set deviating from the advertising goal by an extent, and the modification results in a modified opportunity set that deviates from the advertising goal by a lesser extent. The at least one processor is operable to cause an output that identifies the modified opportunity set.
US11496811B2	Systems and methods for improving communications network performance using video session data A method for assessing and improving network performance using video session data. Control plane signaling data comprising geographic location data from network monitoring equipment connected to a communications network is collected. Video session data comprising data of a plurality of video sessions from video monitoring equipment connected to the communications network is collected. The plurality of video sessions are associated with a plurality of mobile devices streaming videos on the respective mobile device across the communications network. The video session data and control plane signaling data within a cell of the communications network is correlated. The correlated data is provided to a communications network provider. The communications network is reorganized according to the correlated data.
US11496808B2	Systems and methods for facilitating content discovery based on augmented context Method, systems, and computer-readable media are provided to facilitate content discovery based on augmented context. A first set of images of a graphical display may be acquired and analyzed to identify visual characteristics of an object represented. Attributes of the object may be identified. Specifications may be transmitted to the television receiver and/or a remote data source in order to pull matching information. A user-selectable interface element may be generated for presentation as an option to take an action relating to the object represented. A visual output of the interface element may be output as an overlay on the first set and/or a second set of images displayed by the computing device. A user selection responsive to the outputting of the visual output of the at interface element may be processed. A communication may be transmitted to the television receiver to cause the action responsive to the user selection.
US11496807B2	Video distribution system, video distribution method, information processing device, and video viewing program An information processing device displays a video including an avatar object on a display based on video data received from a server, displays a group to which a distributing user belongs in an identifiable manner in a video view or a video distribution list including images of multiple videos, and sends a display request to display an object in one of the videos to the server.
US11496805B2	Video delivery method and apparatus, and electronic device A video distribution method and apparatus and an electronic device, where the video distribution method includes: obtaining a popularity of each video program, wherein the popularity is a preference degree of a user group for a video program within a statistic time period; and determining, according the popularity of each video program, to distribute a video content of the video program through repeating broadcasting channels or by means of broadcasting on demand.
US11496802B2	Media stream delivery A media stream is delivered to a searcher by identifying a desirable emotional state for the searcher; identifying a current emotional state of the searcher; and estimating a target emotional trajectory that begins with the current emotional state and concludes with the desirable emotional state. Then the target emotional trajectory is matched to an aggregate emotional trajectory of the media stream; the media stream is recommended to the searcher in response to the matching; and a bit stream of the media stream is rendered to the searcher in response to the searcher's acceptance of the recommendation.
US11496801B2	Identifying viewing characteristics of an audience of a content channel Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying viewing characteristics of an audience of a content channel. A method includes receiving an identification of a channel of interest having a plurality of first videos and being associated with a first channel owner in a network-based media sharing platform that provides a plurality of watch sessions to a plurality of users. The plurality of watch sessions comprises a subset of watch sessions that each include a first watched video from the channel of interest and one or more of a plurality of second watched videos from a plurality of additional channels, each of the plurality of additional channels associated with one of a plurality of second channel owners. The method further includes presenting a notification indicating characteristics of content of an additional channel of the plurality of additional channels, the additional channel comprising a second watched video from at least one watch session in the subset of watch sessions that each comprise the watched video from the channel of interest. The second watch video is associated with a popularity indicator representing lower popularity as compared to other second watch videos from the plurality of watch sessions.
US11496800B2	Systems and methods for overriding user input of commands in a multi-user environment The system and methods described herein determine whether to override commands to modify content presentation in a multi-user content consumption environment. A media guidance application detects a first and second user consuming content. Upon receiving a command from the first user to modify the presentation of the content, the media guidance application retrieves a user profile of the second user and compares attributes in the user profile to metadata for the segment of the content. Based on the comparison, the media guidance application determines whether to override the command, for example based on a predicted interest level or importance level determined by the comparison. In response to determining to override the command, the media guidance application refrains from executing the command by canceling or delaying the command and generates a notification message to the user with a reason why the command was overridden.
US11496784B2	Method and apparatus for streaming video Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that obtains consumption information for each of a group of communication devices associated with a user. A data plan is identified that is applicable to a communication device of the group of communication devices, and a group of media content is identified for the user based on the consumption information. The media content is provided to the communication device at a bit rate that varies according to the data plan. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US11496778B2	Methods, systems, and devices for identifying viewed action of a live event and adjusting a group of resources to augment presentation of the action of the live event Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first group of video content streams of an event, determining a first point of view of a plurality of audience members of the event, and selecting a first portion of the first group of video content streams of the event according to the first point of view of the plurality of audience members. Further aspects can include aggregating the first portion of the first group of video content streams resulting in first aggregated video content, generating first augmented reality content from the first aggregated video content according to the first point of view, and providing the first augmented reality content to a communication device. The communication device can present the first augmented reality content. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US11496774B2	Header syntax for QT/BT/TT size There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to perform obtaining a coding tree unit (CTU) from video data, partitioning the CTU by a quadtree structure, partitioning leaf nodes of the partitioned CTU by at least one of a binary tree structure and a ternary tree structure, and signaling a difference, in base 2 logarithm, between at least one value and a size of a sample resulting from at least one of partitioning the CTU by the quadtree structure and partitioning leaf nodes of the partitioned CTU by the at least one of the binary tree structure and the ternary tree structure.
US11496773B2	Using residual video data resulting from a compression of original video data to improve a decompression of the original video data A method, computer readable medium, and system are disclosed for identifying residual video data. This data describes data that is lost during a compression of original video data. For example, the original video data may be compressed and then decompressed, and this result may be compared to the original video data to determine the residual video data. This residual video data is transformed into a smaller format by means of encoding, binarizing, and compressing, and is sent to a destination. At the destination, the residual video data is transformed back into its original format and is used during the decompression of the compressed original video data to improve a quality of the decompressed original video data.
US11496772B2	Subpicture size definition in video processing A method of video processing includes performing a conversion between a video comprising a video picture that includes multiple sub-pictures and multiple video blocks, and a coded representation of the video according to a rule. The rule specifies that a boundary between any two sub-pictures is also a boundary between two video blocks.
US11496769B2	Neural network based image set compression Techniques for coding sets of images with neural networks include transforming a first image of a set of images into coefficients with an encoder neural network, encoding a group of the coefficients as an integer patch index into coding table of table entries each having vectors of coefficients, and storing a collection of patch indices as a first coded image. The encoder neural network may be configured with encoder weights determined by jointly with corresponding decoder weights of a decoder neural network on the set of images.
US11496768B2	GOLOMB-RICE/EG coding technique for CABAC in HEVC A system utilizing a high throughput coding mode for CABAC in HEVC is described. The system may include an electronic device configured to obtain a block of data to be encoded using an arithmetic based encoder; to generate a sequence of syntax elements using the obtained block; to compare an Absolute-3 value of the sequence or a parameter associated with the Absolute-3 value to a preset value; and to convert the Absolute-3 value to a codeword using a first code or a second code that is different than the first code, according to a result of the comparison.
US11496767B2	Context coding for matrix-based intra prediction Devices, systems and methods for digital video coding, which includes matrix-based intra prediction methods for video coding, are described. In a representative aspect, a method for video processing includes encoding a current video block of a video using a matrix intra prediction (MIP) mode in which a prediction block of the current video block is determined by performing, on previously coded samples of the video, a boundary downsampling operation, followed by a matrix vector multiplication operation, and selectively followed by an upsampling operation; and adding, to a coded representation of the current video block, a syntax element indicative of applicability of the MIP mode to the current video block using arithmetic coding in which a context for the syntax element is derived based on a rule.
US11496761B2	Systems and methods for signaling picture types of pictures included in coded video This disclosure relates to video coding and more particularly to techniques for signaling a picture type in coded video. According to an aspect of an invention, 4 bits NAL unit type information in a NAL unit header is decoded; and a NAL unit type indicating that a content of a NAL unit is trailing picture is determined.
US11496757B2	Methods, apparatuses, computer programs and computer-readable media for scalable video coding and transmission Residual data is obtained based on first and second representations of an image at a first level of quality. The second representation is based on a representation of the image at a second, lower level of quality. The residual data is useable by a decoder to reconstruct the first representation using the second representation. A configuration message comprising a header part and a payload part is generated and output for processing by the decoder. The payload part comprises obtained configuration data relating to processing of the residual data. The header part comprises: (i) a message type parameter specifying a configuration message type and indicating a given payload format of the payload part, a format size of a payload part having said payload format is predetermined or can be determined from the content of the payload part, and (ii) a payload size parameter specifying the actual size of the payload part.
US11496756B2	Methods, apparatuses, computer programs and computer-readable media for processing configuration data Configuration data is obtained and is useable by a decoder to reconstruct a first representation of an image at a first level of quality using a second representation of the image at the first level of quality. The second representation is based on a representation of the image at a second, lower level of quality. The configuration data comprises a value of a configuration parameter, the value having a variable bit-length. The configuration data is arranged into a sequence of bytes comprising a variable-length element arranged to store the value of the configuration parameter. The variable-length element comprises at least one given byte having one or more predetermined bits arranged to indicate whether or not the variable-length element comprises one or more additional bytes to the at least one given byte. The sequence of bytes is output for processing by the decoder.
US11496753B2	Display driver circuit supporting operation in a low power mode of a display device A display driver circuit configured to drive a display panel includes a memory, a decoder, and a controller. The memory stores first data using data from outside of the display driver circuit. The decoder decodes the stored first data. The controller generates compression data using the decoded first data. While an image based on the decoded first data is displayed on the display panel, when second data based on the data from the outside are not stored in the memory after the first data are stored in the memory, the controller controls the decoder such that the decoder does not operate and controls the memory such that the compression data are stored in the memory.
US11496745B2	Binarization in transform skip residual coding A video decoder can be configured to determine that a block of video data is encoded without transforming residual data for the block; determine a quantization parameter for the block of video data; based on the determined quantization parameter, determine a range for levels of quantized residual values of the block; divide the range into k intervals, wherein k is an integer value; determine a level for a quantized residual value of the block based on the k intervals by receiving information indicating the level for the quantized residual value is within a particular interval of the k intervals, receiving information indicating a difference value that represents a difference between a reference level value for the particular interval and the level for the quantized residual value of the block, and based on the reference level value and the difference value, determining the level for the quantized residual value.
US11496744B2	Motion candidate list construction for video coding A method of video processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current block of a video and a bitstream representation of the video, an operation associated with a list of motion candidates based on a condition related to a characteristic of the current block. The list of motion candidates is constructed for a coding technique or based on information from previously processed blocks of the video. The method also includes performing the conversion based on the determining.
US11496742B2	Video or image coding based on luma mapping and chroma scaling According to disclosure of the present document, an LMCS procedure can be used for blocks having various block tree structures, and memories used in the LMCS procedure can be reduced (limited).
US11496739B2	Encoding device, decoding device and program An encoding device encodes each encoding-target block. The encoding device includes: a predictor configured to generate, for each of the components, a prediction block corresponding to the encoding-target block; a residual generator configured to generate, for each of the components, a prediction residual that represents a difference between the encoding-target block and the prediction block; a color space transformer configured to perform a color space transform process on the prediction residual of each of the components; a transformer configured to generate transform coefficients by performing a transform process on the prediction residual; a quantization controller configured to determine a scaling list to be used in a quantization process on the transform coefficients; and a quantizer configured to perform the quantization process on the transform coefficients by using the determined scaling list, wherein the quantization controller is configured to determine the scaling list, based on the color space transform process.
US11496737B2	Image encoding/decoding method and apparatus, and recording medium storing bitstream The present specification discloses a method of decoding an image. The method of decoding an image according to the method includes: obtaining transform skip information of a current block from a bitstream; obtaining multiple transform selection information of the current block on the basis of the transform skip information from the bitstream; and performing inverse transform on the current block on the basis of the multiple transform selection information, wherein the multiple transform selection information is used to set each of a horizontal transform type and a vertical transform type.
US11496736B2	Using screen content coding tool for video encoding and decoding A method of video processing is provided to include: performing a conversion between a video comprising a video region having one or more luma blocks and one or more chroma blocks and a coded representation of the video according to a rule, wherein the rule specifies that use of an intra block copy (IBC) mode is available for the one or more luma blocks and the one or more chroma blocks having a block size M×N, for all values of M and N, where M and N are integers; wherein, using the IBC mode, a video block is coded using at least a block vector pointing to a video frame containing the video block.
US11496735B2	Image encoding device, image decoding device and program An image encoding device (1) encodes a block-based target image. The image encoding device (1) comprises: a predictor (109) configured to generate a prediction image corresponding to the target image by performing prediction using a plurality of reference images; an evaluator (111) configured to evaluate a degree of similarity between the plurality of reference images on a pixel-by-pixel basis; a calculator (101) configured to calculate a prediction residual indicating a pixel-based difference between the target image and the prediction image; a determiner (112) configured to determine a partial area, to which an orthogonal transform and quantization are to be applied, of the prediction residual based on a result of the evaluation by the evaluator; and a transformer/quantizer (102) configured to perform an orthogonal transform and quantization only for the partial area in the prediction residual.
US11496727B2	Streaming to display array Aspects of the present invention are drawn to a server device for use with a stream of encoded A/V data and an n×m array of client devices. The server device includes a memory and a processor. The memory causes the server device to decode the A/V data to gain access to decoded video data and decoded audio data, as well as determining the configuration of the n×m array of client devices. The memory causes the server device to separate the decoded video data into n times m distinct video data payloads and encode n times m converted streams of encoded A/V data. The memory additionally causes the server device to transmit the n times m encoded subdivided streams to the n×m array of client devices, respectively, based on the determined configuration of the n×m array of client devices.
US11496725B2	Image display device, image display system, and movable body An image display device includes a display panel, a barrier panel, a light projecting unit, and a controller. The display panel is configured so as to include a first display region. The barrier panel is configured so as to include a first barrier region. The light projecting unit is configured so as to include a first light emitting region. The controller is configured so that a portion located in the first display region is displayed as one parallax image frame including two subframes, and configured so that a light quantity of light emitted from the first light emitting region is reduced during a frame change period including a timing of changing display from the parallax image frame to a new parallax image frame.
US11496718B2	Method and device for homogenizing images of multiple projectors A method and device for homogenizing images of projectors is provided, and includes: projecting a first test pattern on respective projection images of projectors, projection images between a first and a second projectors among the projectors having an overlapping area, and the first test pattern having grid lines; selecting, in the grid lines of the first test pattern on the projection image of the first projector, an inner and an outer boundaries of the overlapping area of the first projector; selecting, in the grid lines of the first test pattern on the projection image of the second projector, an inner and an outer boundaries of the overlapping area of the second projector; gradually reducing a brightness from the inner to the outer boundaries of the overlapping area of the first projector; gradually reducing a brightness from the inner to the outer boundaries of the overlapping area of the second projector.
US11496716B2	Solid state imaging device and electronic apparatus A solid state imaging device includes a pixel array unit in which color filters of a plurality of colors are arrayed with four pixels of vertical 2 pixels×horizontal 2 pixels as a same color unit that receives light of the same color, shared pixel transistors that are commonly used by a plurality of pixels are intensively arranged in one predetermined pixel in a unit of sharing, and a color of the color filter of a pixel where the shared pixel transistors are intensively arranged is a predetermined color among the plurality of colors. The present technology can be applied, for example, to a solid state imaging device such as a back-surface irradiation type CMOS image sensor.
US11496713B2	Systems and method for managing remote display of video streams Systems and methods for provisioning remote display of video streams. For instance, the system includes video cameras, monitoring devices and provisioning server(s). Each video monitoring device includes a client device and a display. The provisioning server is configured to: discover the video cameras by receiving discovery requests; register the video cameras, the registering including storing real time streaming protocol (RTSP) information in the provisioning database; discover the video monitoring devices by receiving discovery requests; register the video monitoring devices, the registering including storing display capabilities in the provisioning database; provide a provisioning portal, the provisioning portal including a graphical user interface for receiving provisioning instructions including assignments of the video cameras to the video monitoring devices, where the provisioning portal stores the received provisioning instructions in the provisioning database; and reconfigure, responsive to the received provisioning instructions, the video monitoring devices to display outputs of selected cameras on the display.
US11496712B2	Arrangement for wireless transmission of electrical signals in a motor vehicle An arrangement for wireless transmission of electrical signals in a motor vehicle maintains a cassette equipped with a stator (3) and a rotor (4) rotatably mounted in the stator (3) is arranged on the steering wheel of the motor vehicle, where the cassette has at least one electrical line extending in windings mounted between stator and rotor. The stator of the cassette is connected to the steering column, while the rotor is connected to the steering wheel. The transmitter (6) is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the stator (3) of the cassette and the receiver (7) is mechanically connected to the rotor (4) of the cassette and electrically to at least one electrical line (9) with a display (8) for displaying received signals.
US11496709B2	Terminal, operating method thereof, and computer-readable recording medium Disclosed are a terminal, an operating method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium. The operating method includes establishing a video call session between a first terminal and a second terminal, receiving, by the second terminal, data obtained by the first terminal, sequentially storing, by the second terminal, the data received from the first terminal in a buffer size, performing, by the second terminal, a validity check on the data stored in the buffer, and processing, by the second terminal, the data in response to a result of the validity check.
US11496703B2	High conversion gain and high fill-factor image sensors with pump-gate and vertical charge storage well for global-shutter and high-speed applications Disclosed herein are image apparatuses comprising a frontside surface, a backside surface, a storage region (e.g., a storage node or a floating diffusion node), the storage region being situated closer to the frontside surface than to the backside surface, a storage well situated between the backside surface and the storage region, and a doping region situated between the storage region and the storage well. An impurity type of the doping region is opposite an impurity type of the storage well. A lateral area of the storage well is greater than or equal to a lateral area of the storage region, and no portion of a lateral perimeter of the storage region extends outside of a lateral perimeter of the storage well.
US11496698B2	Imaging an object using projected electromagnetic radiation and a rolling shutter According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments there is provided an apparatus comprising means for: capturing or causing capture of an image of an object using a rolling shutter having an aperture width and shutter scan speed; during the image capture, projecting or causing projection of electromagnetic radiation with a fixed-spatial, time-variable distribution onto the object, wherein the time-variable distribution of the projected electromagnetic radiation, the aperture width of the rolling shutter, and the shutter scan speed of the rolling shutter, are such that adjustment of one or more of these would not decrease a proportion of projected electromagnetic radiation captured which is directly reflected from a surface of the object.
US11496693B2	Endoscope system with high dynamic range image capture using image sensor with polarization Scopes such as medical imaging camera head devices and methods are provided using light captured by an endoscope system or other medical scope or borescope. At least one polarizing optical element manipulates the polarization properties of image light. The manipulated image light is focused on an image sensor including polarizers for each pixel. Multiple images are produced based sets of pixels having the same orientation of polarizer. The resulting images are combined with high dynamic range techniques.
US11496692B2	Camera-equipped portable information terminal The present invention makes it possible to perform good illumination and obtain a good captured image when a plurality of users each having a camera-equipped portable information terminal device gather in the same place. A camera-equipped portable information terminal device is provided with: an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject; a first illumination means for illuminating the subject; a first communication unit that communicates with other portable information terminal devices; and a first control unit that controls the imaging unit and the first communication unit. The first control unit transmits a light emission instruction signal to the other portable information terminal devices via the first communication unit, and causes a second illumination means of each of the other portable information terminal devices to emit light in tandem with an imaging operation of the imaging unit.
US11496686B2	Display control apparatus, display control method, and storage medium storing program of the same A display control apparatus is provided that performs control to display an image on a display unit, and that displays a plurality of lines in such a manner that the plurality of lines are superimposed on the image displayed on the display unit, displays, when an arrangement change operation is being performed on any line of the plurality of displayed lines, arrangement information regarding arrangement of each of the lines, the arrangement information displayed in a superimposed manner, and then, executes at least processing for displaying an operation target line to be distinguishable from an operation non-target line, or processing for displaying arrangement information of the operation target line to be distinguishable from arrangement information of the operation non-target line.
US11496683B2	Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof, and image capturing system An image capturing apparatus comprises a first generation circuit that generates a first synchronization signal with a predetermined cycle, a second generation circuit that generates a second synchronization signal for controlling timings for driving an image sensor including timings for repeatedly reading out image signals from the image sensor, a control circuit that controls the second generation circuit in accordance with a driving method of the image sensor, a selector that selects the first synchronization signal or the second synchronization signal in accordance with the driving method of the image sensor and outputs the selected synchronization signal, and a display panel that updates and displays image signals which are repeatedly read out from the image sensor at timings based on the synchronization signal selected by the selector.
US11496677B2	Signal control module and low coherence interferometry A signal control module integrated to a low coherence interferometry including a one-dimensional (1D) array image sensor is provided. The signal control module includes an image acquisition controller and a signal controller. The image acquisition controller sends a 1D image acquisition control signal. The signal controller sends a two-dimensional (2D) image acquisition control signal, wherein the 1D and 2D image acquisition control signals are synchronized with each other. The 1D array image sensor captures 1D image information of an object-to-be-tested at different positions along a direction according to the 1D and 2D image acquisition control signals. The 1D image information constitutes 2D image information. Furthermore, a low coherence interferometry is provided.
US11496673B1	Apparatus and method for supplying content aware photo filters A mobile client device includes a photo controller to identify when a client device captures a picture. Photo filters are designated based upon attributes of the mobile client device. The picture with a selected photo filter is sent to a server for routing to other client devices.
US11496671B2	Surveillance video streams with embedded object data Systems and methods for surveillance video streams with embedded object data from another video camera are described. At least two video cameras are configured with fields of view to provide images of an object from alternative views. Video data for a primary video stream is received from one camera and secondary object data for the object from the other camera is embedded in the primary video stream. The primary video stream is sent to an analytics engine for processing the primary video and embedded secondary object data, such as performing facial recognition on a better image of a human face and/or feature vectors therefrom that are embedded in the primary video stream.
US11496670B2	Electronic device with display screen capable of reliable detection of a user selected displayed eye region in a scene to be captured, and region selection method An electronic device is provided with a detecting unit for detecting a face and an eye from an image; an obtaining unit for obtaining a position designated by a user on a display screen on which the image is displayed; a setting unit for setting a left region for selecting a left eye of a face specified by the position designated and a right region for selecting a right eye of the face; and a selecting unit for selecting an eye region of a corresponding eye when the position designated is present in the left region or the right region. The setting unit extends a region for selecting, out of eyes of the specified face, an eye closer to an edge of the specified face when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
US11496667B2	Electronic apparatus, control method, and storage medium An electronic apparatus including at least a memory and at least one processor which function as a control unit configured to perform control to display a specific icon and set a first range at least partially overlapping with the specific icon as a touch sensitive region of the specific icon in a case where a positional relationship of the display unit with the housing is a first positional relationship, and to perform control to display the specific icon on a side close to the housing relative to a center of a display area in the display unit and set a second range wider than the first range on a side opposite to the housing, at least partially overlapping with the specific icon, as a touch sensitive region of the specific icon in a case where a positional relationship of the display unit with the housing is a second positional relationship.
US11496665B2	Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof An image capturing apparatus comprises an image sensor in which a plurality of pixels are arranged, wherein the plurality of pixels output focus detection signals based on light flux that has passed through an imaging optical system, a shifting unit that shifts an incident position of the light flux on the image sensor; and a focus detection unit that performs focus detection using the focus detection signals. The shifting unit shifts the incident position by a predetermined distance which is equal to or less than a distance between the pixels of the image sensor corresponding to the focus detection signals during a charge accumulation period in the image sensor for acquiring the focus detection signals.
US11496664B2	Electronic devices and corresponding methods for modifying voice coil motor drive signals in response to influencing magnectic fields from device operating conditions A method in an electronic device includes determining, with one or more processors, an operating condition of the electronic device influencing one or more magnetic fields measured by a voice coil motor sensor of the electronic device. The method includes obtaining, by the one or more processors from a memory of the electronic device, an expected voice coil motor sensor measurement that is a function of the operating condition. Thereafter, the method includes causing, by the one or more processors, a voice coil motor driver to modify a voice coil motor drive signal until the voice coil motor sensor detects the expected voice coil motor sensor measurement, thereby compensating for effects of the operating condition affecting the voice coil motor.

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